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1.

What do you mean by meristematic cells?

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Meristematic cells are special types of cells that have the capacity for continuous division.

2.

The stem of monocots increases in length faster than dicots. Why?

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Because the intercalary meristem is visible only in the monocot plants.

3.

……… helps to increase the length of root and stem.

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Lateral meristem helps to increase the girth of the stem.

4.

Point out the phases taken place in the changes in nucleus?

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Prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase

5.

Where do you find intercalary meristem?

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It seen above the nodes of monocot plants.

6.

What changes occurs in telophase?

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In telophase chromosomes that moved to the poles become chromatin reticulum and daughter nuclei are formed.

7.

The stage of karyokinesis at which daughter nuclei are formed A. Prophase B. Metaphase C. Anaphase D. Telophase

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Correct answer is D. Telophase

8.

What are the differences between the growth in plants and animals? Draw a comparison and complete table

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AnimalsPlants
Animals grow only up to a certain stage Animals do not have localized centers of growthPlants can grow throughout their lives Growth in plants is localized only at certain parts
9.

Observe the figuresa) Which stages of mitosis are indicated in the figures? b) What are the changes that occur in the chromosomes during these stages?

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a) Metaphase 

b) Chromosomes get aligned at the equator of the cell.

10.

List the meristems in various parts of the plant and list their functions

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MeristemFunction
Apical meristemIncrease the length of root and stem
Lateral meristemHelps to increases the girth of stem
Intercalary meristemHelps to increase the length of the stem of monocot plants
11.

Name the meristematic cells which help to increase the length of the stem.

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Intercalary meristem

12.

In which phase does the chromatin reticulum become chromosomes?

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The chromatin reticulum become chromosomes is Prophase

13.

What do you mean by polar body?

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When meiosis occurs in the female germinal cell, a large ovum and three small cells are formed. The smaller cells are the polar bodies. These sterile cells get destroyed.

14.

What is the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells formed after meiosis I?

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The number of chromosomes in the daughter cells formed after meiosis is 23

15.

Select the most appropriate answer from the alternative given below and rewrite the sentences.i. Benefit Ratio is the ratio in which _________(a) The old partner gain on the admission of a new partner(b) The Goodwill of a new partner on admission is credited to old partners(c) The continuing partners’ benefits on retirement or death of a partner(d) All partners are benefitted.ii. The ratio by which existing partners are benefitted ____________(a) gain ratio (b) sacrifice ratio (c) profit ratio (d) capital ratioiii. Profit and Loss Suspense Account is shown in the new Balance Sheet on ____________ side.(a) debit (b) credit (c) asset (d) liabilitiesiv. Death is a compulsory _____________(a) Dissolution (b) Admission (c) Retirement (d) Winding upv. The balance on the Capital Account of a partners, on his death is transferred to ____________ Account.(a) Relatives(b) Legal Heir’s Loan/Executors Loan (c) Partners’ Capital (d) Partners’ Loan

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i. (c) The continuing partner’s benefits on retirement or death of a partner

ii. (a) gain ratio

iii. (c) asset

iv. (c) Retirement

v. (b) Legal Heir’s Loan/Executors Loan.

16.

Complete the illustration

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a = 46 

b = 23 

c= 23 

d = 23 

e = 23 

f = 23 

g = 23

17.

What is the number of chromosomes in germinal cells?

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The number of chromosomes in germinal cells is 46

18.

When is the gain ratio required to be calculated?

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The gain ratio is usually calculated at the time of retirement or death of a partner.

19.

How is the gain ratio calculated?

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The gain ratio is calculated by using the

formula:

Gain Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio.

20.

As per classical economists, determination of income is affected through which factors ?

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Through capital, stock, supply of labour, the production of income is estimated.

21.

When were the Keynesian ideas propounded ?

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In the decade of 1930 during the Great Economic Depression.

22.

What is the type of vertical range supply curve ?

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Perfectly inelastic.

23.

What can be the other name for horizontal range ?

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Keynesian Range.

24.

According to Keynes, income is determined at which point ?

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It is determined where AD equals AS.

25.

According to the Keynes, what is the shape of AS curve during depression?

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Horizontal in the beginning and vertical later at full employment point.

26.

Define Aggregate Demand.

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Total demand of goods and services is called Aggregate Demand. It is the sum total of Consumpton Expenditure and Investment Expenditure.

27.

What is the shape of Aggregate Supply curve in full employment situation?

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Vertical line.

28.

The aggregate supply curve in the figure reflects which concept ?(a) Keynesian(b) Classical(c) Moneterism(d) Ratex

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(b) Classical

29.

Write down four components of Aggregate Demand.

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Four components of Aggregate Demand are :

  1. Consumption Expenditure
  2. Investment Expenditure
  3. Government Expenditure
  4. Net Exports.
30.

What is Macro Economic Equilibrium ?

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It is an economic state in an economy which indicates the actual state of short-term equilibrium economy. Here, the quantity of Aggregate Demand equals the quantity of Aggregate Supply.

31.

‘And the children look like bear’s cubs.A. AlliterationB. SimileC. MetaphorD. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

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D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

32.

Let’s look at the words at the end of the second and fourth lines, viz., ‘snows’ and ‘clothes’, ‘true’ and ‘you’, ‘below’ and ‘know.’ We find that ‘snows’ rhymes with I ‘clothes’, ‘true’ rhymes with ‘you’ and ‘below’ rhymes with ‘know’.Find more such rhyming words.

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The rhyming words are :

‘Few’ and ‘through’

‘Earth’ and ‘hearth’

‘Done’ and ‘one’

‘Lay’ and ‘away’

‘One’ and ‘done’

‘Flat’ and ‘that’

‘Myself’ and ‘shelf’

33.

Go to the local library or talk to older persons in your locality and find legends in your own language. Tell the class these legends.

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Echo was a nymph who talked too much. She was very fond of having the last word. One day she spoke rudely to the great Juno, who said that for this offence Echo should never use her voice again unless to repeat what she had just heard, but since she was so very fond of last words, she might repeat the last words of others. This was almost as bad as if Juno had changed her into a parrot.

Echo was very much ashamed and hid herself in the forest. Narcissus, a young man who had hair as yellow as gold and eyes as blue as the sky, – a very rare thing in Greece, where most people were very dark,-used to hunt in the forest where Echo was hiding. As she was peeping out shyly from some cave or from behind a great tree, Echo often saw Narcissus, and she admired him very much.

One day Narcissus became separated from his friends, and hearing something rustle among the leaves, he called out, “Who’s here ?” “Here,” answered Echo. “Here I am. Come!” said Narcissus. “I am come,” said Echo; and, as she spoke, she came out from among the trees. When Narcissus saw a stranger, instead of one of his friends as he had expected, he looked surprised and walked quickly away.

After this, Echo never came out and allowed herself to be seen again, and in time she faded away till she became only a voice. This voice was heard for many, many years in forests and among mountains, particularly in caves. In their solitary walks, hunters often heard it. Sometimes it mocked the barking of their dogs; sometimes it repeated their own last words. It always had a weird and mournful sound and seemed to make lonely places more lonely still.

34.

What do you understand by price elasticity of demand?

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The price elasticity of demand is defined as the degree of responsiveness or sensitiveness of demand for a commodity to the change in its price.

35.

Explain the following terms/concept :Public company

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  • A minimum of 7 members is needed for incorporation and no maximum limit. 
  • The shares of a public company are easily transferable. 
  • The minimum paid-up capital is prescribed by the Articles. 
  • It can invite and accept deposits from the public.
  • A company, which is not a private company is called a Public Company.
36.

Explain the following terms/concept :Statutory company

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  • These companies are incorporated by Special Act. 
  • Such Special Act is passed in Central or State legislative. 
  • E.g. Reserve Bank of India, SBI, Unit Trust of India. LIC, etc.
37.

What is a statutory company? Give two examples.

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A statutory company is a public enterprise brought into existence by a special act of the parliament or legislative assembly; Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, etc. are statutory companies.

38.

Define least distance of distinct vision.

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The minimum distance at which the objects can be seen clearly without any strain is called least distance of distinct vision. It is the near point of eye and is equal to 25 cm.

39.

Which is the range of vision of normal eye?

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25 cm to infinity

40.

What is the : (a) far point of a normal human eye ? (b) near point of a normal human eye ?

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(a) The far point of a normal human eye is at infinity. 

(b) The near point of a normal human eye is at 25cm from the eye. 

41.

List out the expert of services from the following…….. (a) India buys a new technology from France (b) A Japaneese tourist visits India (c) An Indian student registers for a UK exam (d) an Indian doctor going to work in the US.

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b and d are examples of expert services from India.

42.

What is the range of vision of a normal human eye ?

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Range of vision of a normal human eyes is from infinity to about 25cm. 

43.

What happens to the aggregate demand due to 1. A leakage from the circular ow of income 2. A injection to the circular ow of income

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AD falls due to the leakage from circular flow of income and AD increases due to injection in too the circular ow of income.

44.

Name the part of our eyes which helps us to focus near and distant objects in quick succession.

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Solution : Ciliary muscles

45.

Where in nature can you find evidence that white sunlight may be made of different colours ?

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Formation of the rainbow in the sky

46.

Name two effects produced by the atmospheric refraction. 

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Twinkling of stars; Advance sunrise and delayed sunset

47.

Which of the following phenomena of light are involved in the formation of a rainbow? (a) Reflection, refraction, and dispersion (b) Refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection (c) Refraction, dispersion and internal reflection (d) Dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection

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The answer is (c) Refraction, dispersion and internal reflection

  • Dispersion of light leads to scattering of white light into different color to an angle to cause internal reflection.rs. 
  • Refraction bends incident light leading to the formation of rainbow
48.

Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric (a) dispersion of light by water droplets(b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices(c) scattering of light by dust particles(d) internal reflection of light by clouds

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The answer is (b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices

Refraction of light keeps the position of source of light change. This will make the stars sparkle

49.

Name the phenomenon which causes the twinkling of stars

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Atmospheric refraction of light

50.

 Differentiate between political and permanent executive in a democracy.

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1. The first category is the elected representatives, elected for a specific period. They are called the political executive. Political leaders, who take the big decisions fall in this category. 

2. In the second category, people are appointed on a long-term basis. This is called the permanent executive or civil services. Persons working in civil services are called civil servants. They remain in office even when the ruling party changes. These officers work under political executive and assist them in carrying out the day-to-day administration.