125876 + Interview Questions in General QA

1.	What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day?
Answer» That day Franz was expected to be prepared with participles because M. Hamel had said that he would question them on participles. Franz did not know anything about participles.

Discussion

2.	Other than the students, who were present in the class?
Answer» The village people, old Hauser, the former mayor, the former postmaster and several others were present in the class, besides the students.

Discussion

3.	What was the usual scene when school began every day?
Answer» When school began every day, there was a great bustle of opening and closing of the desks, lessons were repeated in unison loudly and the teacher’s ruler rapped on the table.

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4.	What kind of news was usually put up on the bulletin board?
Answer» All bad news like lost battles, the draft, the orders of the commanding officer, came from the Bulletin board.

Discussion

5.	Listen to the article titled “Remembering Nel Jayaraman”It must have been eight years ago I was at Thiruvarur to attend the Nel Thiruvizha (seed festival) organised by Jayaraman.I went there to volunteer; I’d heard about him from organic farming pioneer G. Nammalvar and wanted to see if we could bring the varieties Jayaraman revived, to the market.It was just a small affair then; some people attended. But the festival grew exponentially from then on; from 500, the number of participants went up to 1,500 next year; and then to 2,500, 5,000… there was no looking back. When I entered the village Adhirangam where the festival took place, I saw men carrying sacks of paddy, they came with five kilograms and returned with 10 kilograms the next year. That was how the seed exchange work.I remember how Jayaraman cycled across villages to find traditional paddy seeds and distribute them. I asked him how he planned to carry his vision forward; what would he do for funds/ But he replied, “What do I need funds for ? I have seeds and my cycle will take me to everywhere. Or I’ll take a bus”.If people called him asking for his number of varieties of seeds, he went directly to see to it – that they got what they wanted. I participated in the planning of his seed festivals.But the man didn’t believe I going by a strict plan. He was always cool when those around him panicked. For instance, if I told him there were many people coming for the event and that we i had to pain for meals and plates, he would respond unfettered, “Thambi, it’ll fall in place. If i there is no plates we can buy banana leaves; if there’s no food. We can cook and serve rice, we have it in plenty, don’t we?”What if the sound system doesn’t work, I insisted and he said.’Then we might have to speak louder”. I joked that I would refuse to come for planning meetings, because anyway, he didn’t need them. On a serious note, all the festivals he organised went on smoothly, like he believed. During floods or droughts , he took the collector of Nagapattinam to show him how our traditional paddy withstood the forces of Nature.He visited collectorates to submit petitions against genetically modified crops whenever he encountered them. Later in life, when his popularity grew, he spent more time in the field; but that’s where his heart was. Hundreds of people called me from India and abroad, enquiring about his health during his final days. He showed that if you worked selflessly for the society, it will give back.Student A: (interviewer) – Vanakkam sir. For what cause do you organise festivals ?Student B : ( NJ) – I organise these festivals with a difference. I present seeds to all the 1 participating farmers.Student A: (interviewer) – Oh ! That’s really good, Sir. What do you expect in return?Student B : (NJ) – In return I expect them to have double the harvest next year.Student A: (interviewer) – Where did you organise the NEL festival?Student B:(NJ) – (1) …………Student A: (interviewer) – Can you mention how many people congregated for the meeting?Student B : (NJ) – (2) ………Student A: (interviewer) – What did you distribute to the farmers?Student B : (NJ) – (3) ………Student A: (interviewer) – How did you commute to each of these villages?Student B : (NJ) – (4) ………Student A: (interviewer) – Ayya, Do you plan your schedules?Student B : ( NJ) (5) ………Student B : ( NJ) – 1 have an alternative (6) ………Student A: (interviewer) – Where was your heart and soul?Student B : (NJ) – (7) ………Student A: (interviewer) – People say when your popularity grew, you spent less time in the field?Student B : (NJ) – (8) ………Student A : (interviewer) – What is your message to the world?Student B : (NJ) – (9) ………Student A: (interviewer) – Thank you, Sir. Nandri Student B : (NJ) – Nandri.
Answer» 1. I organized the Nel festival at Thiruvarur. 2. Around 500 people congregated for the meeting. 3. I distributed traditional paddy seeds to the farmers. 4. I used to cycle across to these villages. 5. Yes, I do plan my seed festival schedules. 6. to everything – no plates meant that we could buy banana leaves; no food meant that we could cook and serve rice which was available in plenty; no mike meant that we have to just raise our voices and speak! 7. My heart and soul was in the field. 8. That’s the world we live in! 9. If you work selflessly for the society, it will give back.

5.

Listen to the article titled “Remembering Nel Jayaraman”It must have been eight years ago I was at Thiruvarur to attend the Nel Thiruvizha (seed festival) organised by Jayaraman.I went there to volunteer; I’d heard about him from organic farming pioneer G. Nammalvar and wanted to see if we could bring the varieties Jayaraman revived, to the market.It was just a small affair then; some people attended. But the festival grew exponentially from then on; from 500, the number of participants went up to 1,500 next year; and then to 2,500, 5,000… there was no looking back. When I entered the village Adhirangam where the festival took place, I saw men carrying sacks of paddy, they came with five kilograms and returned with 10 kilograms the next year. That was how the seed exchange work.I remember how Jayaraman cycled across villages to find traditional paddy seeds and distribute them. I asked him how he planned to carry his vision forward; what would he do for funds/ But he replied, “What do I need funds for ? I have seeds and my cycle will take me to everywhere. Or I’ll take a bus”.If people called him asking for his number of varieties of seeds, he went directly to see to it – that they got what they wanted. I participated in the planning of his seed festivals.But the man didn’t believe I going by a strict plan. He was always cool when those around him panicked. For instance, if I told him there were many people coming for the event and that we i had to pain for meals and plates, he would respond unfettered, “Thambi, it’ll fall in place. If i there is no plates we can buy banana leaves; if there’s no food. We can cook and serve rice, we have it in plenty, don’t we?”What if the sound system doesn’t work, I insisted and he said.’Then we might have to speak louder”. I joked that I would refuse to come for planning meetings, because anyway, he didn’t need them. On a serious note, all the festivals he organised went on smoothly, like he believed. During floods or droughts , he took the collector of Nagapattinam to show him how our traditional paddy withstood the forces of Nature.He visited collectorates to submit petitions against genetically modified crops whenever he encountered them. Later in life, when his popularity grew, he spent more time in the field; but that’s where his heart was. Hundreds of people called me from India and abroad, enquiring about his health during his final days. He showed that if you worked selflessly for the society, it will give back.Student A: (interviewer) – Vanakkam sir. For what cause do you organise festivals ?Student B : ( NJ) – I organise these festivals with a difference. I present seeds to all the 1 participating farmers.Student A: (interviewer) – Oh ! That’s really good, Sir. What do you expect in return?Student B : (NJ) – In return I expect them to have double the harvest next year.Student A: (interviewer) – Where did you organise the NEL festival?Student B:(NJ) – (1) …………Student A: (interviewer) – Can you mention how many people congregated for the meeting?Student B : (NJ) – (2) ………Student A: (interviewer) – What did you distribute to the farmers?Student B : (NJ) – (3) ………Student A: (interviewer) – How did you commute to each of these villages?Student B : (NJ) – (4) ………Student A: (interviewer) – Ayya, Do you plan your schedules?Student B : ( NJ) (5) ………Student B : ( NJ) – 1 have an alternative (6) ………Student A: (interviewer) – Where was your heart and soul?Student B : (NJ) – (7) ………Student A: (interviewer) – People say when your popularity grew, you spent less time in the field?Student B : (NJ) – (8) ………Student A : (interviewer) – What is your message to the world?Student B : (NJ) – (9) ………Student A: (interviewer) – Thank you, Sir. Nandri Student B : (NJ) – Nandri.

Answer»

1. I organized the Nel festival at Thiruvarur.

2. Around 500 people congregated for the meeting.

3. I distributed traditional paddy seeds to the farmers.

4. I used to cycle across to these villages.

5. Yes, I do plan my seed festival schedules.

6. to everything – no plates meant that we could buy banana leaves; no food meant that we could cook and serve rice which was available in plenty; no mike meant that we have to just raise our voices and speak!

7. My heart and soul was in the field.

8. That’s the world we live in!

9. If you work selflessly for the society, it will give back.

Discussion

6.	Given below are some idiomatic phrases. Find the meaning of it using the dictionaryABPut onWalk awayCome intime outtry againtry againFrame sentences of your own to bring out the meaning.
Answer» 1. Put on – (assume) They put on an American Accent which sounded perfect. 2. Come in – (join later) Ashish will sing the verse and then the rest of choristers will come in on the chorus. 3. Try again – (don’t quit) Oh common, just try again. 4. Walk away – (escape a danger) You were lucky to walk away from that ghastly car accident. 5. Time out – (a short break) Workaholics rush around so much now-a-days that they all need a time out now and then. 6. Try again – (never give up) It’s hard at first to shift gears but try, try again till you feel at ease with changing gears.

6.

Given below are some idiomatic phrases. Find the meaning of it using the dictionaryABPut onWalk awayCome intime outtry againtry againFrame sentences of your own to bring out the meaning.

Answer»

1. Put on – (assume) They put on an American Accent which sounded perfect.

2. Come in – (join later) Ashish will sing the verse and then the rest of choristers will come in on the chorus.

3. Try again – (don’t quit) Oh common, just try again.

4. Walk away – (escape a danger) You were lucky to walk away from that ghastly car accident.

5. Time out – (a short break) Workaholics rush around so much now-a-days that they all need a time out now and then.

6. Try again – (never give up) It’s hard at first to shift gears but try, try again till you feel at ease with changing gears.

Discussion

7.

In column A are some of the idiomatic phrases from the essay. Match them with equivalent single words in column B:Column AColumn Bgo farrevealblow upsubmitshow upexplodecall onsucceedbreak offfinishKnuckle underrequire

Answer»

SI. No.	A	B
1.	go far	reveal	3
2.	blow up	submit	6
3.	show up	explode	2
4.	call on	succeed	1
5.	break off	finish	5
6.	knuckle under	require	4

Discussion

8.	There are many features required to facilitate successful cloning in to a vector. Write shortly any two such features required by a vector
Answer» Origin of replication (ori): This is a sequence from where replication starts and any piece of DNA when linked to this sequence can be made to replicate within the host cells. Selectable market: Genes encoding resistance to antibiotics are considered as useful selectable markers which helps in identifying and eliminating non transformants and selectively permitting the growth of the transformants.

8.

There are many features required to facilitate successful cloning in to a vector. Write shortly any two such features required by a vector

Answer»

Origin of replication (ori):

This is a sequence from where replication starts and any piece of DNA when linked to this sequence can be made to replicate within the host cells.

Selectable market:

Genes encoding resistance to antibiotics are considered as useful selectable markers which helps in identifying and eliminating non transformants and selectively permitting the growth of the transformants.

Discussion

9.	While studying nucleotide sequence. Raj found the following sequence which can be recognized by some enzymes :5′- GAATTC – 3′3′- CTTAAG – 5′(a) Give salient features of this sequence.(b) Write name of enzymes which recognize such sequences.(c) Elaborate importance of this enzyme in Genetic engineering.
Answer» (a) Palindromic sequence (b) Restriction endonuclease enzyme (c) The enzyme cut at specific nucleotide sequence and get sticky ends.The same restriction enzyme is used to cut both foreign DNA and cloning vector.

9.

While studying nucleotide sequence. Raj found the following sequence which can be recognized by some enzymes :5′- GAATTC – 3′3′- CTTAAG – 5′(a) Give salient features of this sequence.(b) Write name of enzymes which recognize such sequences.(c) Elaborate importance of this enzyme in Genetic engineering.

Answer»

(a) Palindromic sequence

(b) Restriction endonuclease enzyme

(c) The enzyme cut at specific nucleotide sequence and get sticky ends.The same restriction enzyme is used to cut both foreign DNA and cloning vector.

Discussion

10.	Genetic engineering is a promising branch recently developed in biological science.(a) Expand PCR and name three steps in each cycle. (b) What is a plasmid? Name three features required for cloning vectors.
Answer» (a) PCR or polymerase chain reaction involves 4 steps (1) Denaturation – It involves the separating of DNA strands. (2) Annealing – The double strands are synthesised from free nucleotides by the action of DNA polymerase. (3) Extension – The length of the strands are increased as a result of addition of more and more nucleotides. The process of replication is repeated many times & billions of copies of DNA is synthesised. (b) Plasmids are circular double stranded DNA molecules occurring in extra chromosomal state (1) Ori (Origin of replication) it is the sequence from where replication starts. (2) Cloning sites: For linking the alien DNA into the vector, there must be preferably single recognition sites because more than one recognition sites within the vector results several fragments. (3) Selectable markers are employed in rDNA technology for selecting the recombinants from non recombinants.

10.

Genetic engineering is a promising branch recently developed in biological science.(a) Expand PCR and name three steps in each cycle. (b) What is a plasmid? Name three features required for cloning vectors.

Answer»

(a) PCR or polymerase chain reaction involves 4 steps

(1) Denaturation – It involves the separating of DNA strands.

(2) Annealing – The double strands are synthesised from free nucleotides by the action of DNA polymerase.

(3) Extension –

The length of the strands are increased as a result of addition of more and more nucleotides. The process of replication is repeated many times & billions of copies of DNA is synthesised.

(b) Plasmids are circular double stranded DNA molecules occurring in extra chromosomal state

(1) Ori (Origin of replication) it is the sequence from where replication starts.

(2) Cloning sites: For linking the alien DNA into the vector, there must be preferably single recognition sites because more than one recognition sites within the vector results several fragments.

(3) Selectable markers are employed in rDNA technology for selecting the recombinants from non recombinants.

Discussion

11.	Origin of replication and select table markers are the two important features required for a cloning vector. Explain their role in facilitating cloning.
Answer» Up Origin of replication – It is the start of replication required for making many copies of the desired gene. Selectable markers – They are antibiotic-resistant genes that helpful in identifying recombinants from non-recombinants.

11.

Origin of replication and select table markers are the two important features required for a cloning vector. Explain their role in facilitating cloning.

Answer»

Up Origin of replication – It is the start of replication required for making many copies of the desired gene.

Selectable markers – They are antibiotic-resistant genes that helpful in identifying recombinants from non-recombinants.

Discussion

12.	The following photograph shows the result of a technique showing the separation of DNA.(a) Name the technique. (b) How the separated DNA is visualized?(c) DNA fragments of size 500bp and 2000 bp are separated by this process. Which fragment will migrate fast. Why?
Answer» (A) (a) Gel electrophoresis (b) The separated fragments of DNA can be visualized only after staining with ethidium bromide followed by exposure to uv radiation. DNA will be visualized as bright orange coloured bands on the gel. (c) 500 bp migrate fast because it is the smaller fragment found nearer to anode than other fragments on the gel.

12.

The following photograph shows the result of a technique showing the separation of DNA.(a) Name the technique. (b) How the separated DNA is visualized?(c) DNA fragments of size 500bp and 2000 bp are separated by this process. Which fragment will migrate fast. Why?

Answer»

(A) (a) Gel electrophoresis

(b) The separated fragments of DNA can be visualized only after staining with ethidium bromide followed by exposure to uv radiation. DNA will be visualized as bright orange coloured bands on the gel.

(c) 500 bp migrate fast because it is the smaller fragment found nearer to anode than other fragments on the gel.

Discussion

13.	Sequences of base pairs in DNA that reads the same on both the strands when the orientation of reading is kept the same are called ........... sequences.
Answer» Palindromic nucleotides

Discussion

14.	During genetic engineering Vector with foreign DNA is transferred into a host bacterium. The next target will be the selection of transformants from non- ‘ transformants.How antibiotic resistance and insertional inactivation is exploited for this purpose?
Answer» Antibiotic gene is used us selectable marker to identify the recombinants from non recombinant. Insertional inactivation is used to identify the transformants as white coloursed and non transformants as blue coloured.

Discussion

15.	Different methods have been suggested to introduce alien DNA into host cells. Given and explain any three methods adopted for this purpose.
Answer» (1) Micro-injection-recombinant DNA is directly injected into the nucleus of an animal cell. (2) Biolistics or gene gun – cells are bombarded with high velocity microparticles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA. It is suitable for plants. (3) Disarmed pathogen – vectors when allowed to infect the cell, transfer the recombinant DNA into the host.

15.

Different methods have been suggested to introduce alien DNA into host cells. Given and explain any three methods adopted for this purpose.

Answer»

(1) Micro-injection-recombinant DNA is directly injected into the nucleus of an animal cell.

(2) Biolistics or gene gun – cells are bombarded with high velocity microparticles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA. It is suitable for plants.

(3) Disarmed pathogen – vectors when allowed to infect the cell, transfer the recombinant DNA into the host.

Discussion

16.	Jaya read in a Biotechnology book that alien DNA can be introduced into host ceil by micro injection and biolistics. Explain these methods.
Answer» (1) Micro-injection- The recombinant DNA is directly injected into the nucleus of an animal cell. (2) Biolistics or gene gun- The cells are bombarded with high velocity micro particles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA. It is suitable for plants.

16.

Jaya read in a Biotechnology book that alien DNA can be introduced into host ceil by micro injection and biolistics. Explain these methods.

Answer»

(1) Micro-injection-

The recombinant DNA is directly injected into the nucleus of an animal cell.

(2) Biolistics or gene gun-

The cells are bombarded with high velocity micro particles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA. It is suitable for plants.

Discussion

17.	Mention the types of marriage which are customary among Bhils.
Answer» The marriage systems popular in Bhils are: 1. Mor Bandiya Vivah (arranged marriage). 2. Kidnapping marriage. 3. Marriages to younger brother of husband (Devar vivah). 4. Exchange marriage. 5. Service marriage. 6. Purchasing marriage.

17.

Mention the types of marriage which are customary among Bhils.

Answer»

The marriage systems popular in Bhils are:

1. Mor Bandiya Vivah (arranged marriage).

2. Kidnapping marriage.

3. Marriages to younger brother of husband (Devar vivah).

4. Exchange marriage.

5. Service marriage.

6. Purchasing marriage.

Discussion

18.	What is meant by the terms Gameti, Bhopa and Bhagat?
Answer» Among Bhil tribe, the head-person of village is called Gameti, occultist is called Bhopa, and the person who performs religious rituals is known as Bhagat.

Discussion

19.	Sex ratio has an impact on which demo – graphical aspects?
Answer» The sex ratio affects the population growth, life standard, economic structure, migration etc.

Discussion

20.	What is Dajiya and Chimata?
Answer» Cultivation done by Bhil tribe in plain regions is known as Dajia and Jhooming cultivation done by them in mountainous regions is known as Chimata.

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21.	What is the Bhil village called?
Answer» The small village of Bhils is called Fala and the larger village is called Pal.

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22.	From where has the word Bhil originated?Or Which word is considered as the origin of the word Bhil?
Answer» The word Bhil has originated with “Bilu”, which means the tribe with bow and arrows.

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23.	What is the position of Rajasthan with regard to sex – ratio in India?
Answer» Rajasthan stands at the 21^st position in India with regard to sex – ratio.

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24.	What is difference between Dajiya and Chimata?
Answer» Chimata and Dajiya are the names of different types of agriculture. Chimata is done in the slope of mountains, while Dajiya in the plains.

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25.	What is the sex ratio in Rajasthan?
Answer» In Rajasthan, there are 928 females on every 1000 males.

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26.	Distinguish between Palvi and bagri Bhils
Answer» The Bhils who reside on high mountains are called Palvi Bhils and those who live in the plains are called Bagri Bhils.

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27.	What is natural decrease and natural increase in population?
Answer» Due to difference between the births and deaths, if population increases, it is natural increase, otherwise it is a natural decrease.

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28.	What is the main cause of low infant sex – ratio in Rajasthan?
Answer» The main cause of low infant sex ratio in Rajasthan is female foeticide.

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29.	What is meant by Atak?
Answer» Bhils have several patriarchal clans (Gotras), known as Atak.

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30.	Mention the factors responsible for migration.
Answer» The natural, social, economic, political, etc. factors are responsible for migration.

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31.	What is emigration?
Answer» The act of leaving one’s own country to settle permanently in another, or moving abroad.

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32.	What is meant by migration?
Answer» Human migration is the movement by people from one place to another with the intention of settling permanently or temporarily in a new location.

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33.	What is immigration?
Answer» The act of coming into another country to live permanently.

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34.	What is the basis of study of demographic characteristics?
Answer» The basis of study of demographic characteristics is the analysis of population distribution and its forms.

Discussion

35.	Describe any three favorable factors of population growth of a region.
Answer» The three favorable factors of population growth of a region are: 1. Favorable geographical conditions for human habitation. 2. The supply of foodstuffs. 3. Lack of natural disasters.

35.

Describe any three favorable factors of population growth of a region.

Answer»

The three favorable factors of population growth of a region are:

1. Favorable geographical conditions for human habitation.

2. The supply of foodstuffs.

3. Lack of natural disasters.

Discussion

36.	What is meant by population distribution?
Answer» Population distribution means the pattern of in – habitation of people in a given regional extent.

Discussion

37.	Describe two causes of rapid population growth during the last three decades.
Answer» Two causes of rapid population growth during the last three decades are: 1. Success of family welfare programmes. 2. economic development.

37.

Describe two causes of rapid population growth during the last three decades.

Answer»

Two causes of rapid population growth during the last three decades are:

1. Success of family welfare programmes.

2. economic development.

Discussion

38.	Describe the factors responsible for population growth.
Answer» The factors responsible for population growth are high birth rate, low – death rate and migration.

Discussion

39.	Describe the determining factors of literacy rate.
Answer» The main determining factors of literacy rate are: 1. Level of economic development. 2. Urbanization. 3. Life standard. 4. Social status of women. 5. Availability of educational facilities. 6. Government policies.

39.

Describe the determining factors of literacy rate.

Answer»

The main determining factors of literacy rate are:

1. Level of economic development.

2. Urbanization.

3. Life standard.

4. Social status of women.

5. Availability of educational facilities.

6. Government policies.

Discussion

40.	Mention two functions of population directorate.
Answer» 1. Collection and aggregation of population – related information. 2. Publication of population – related information.

40.

Mention two functions of population directorate.

Answer»

1. Collection and aggregation of population – related information.

2. Publication of population – related information.

Discussion

41.	What is meant by the term population growth?
Answer» Population growth is an increase in the number of people living in a certain area and a certain period.

Discussion

42.	Name main gods and goddesses of Bhils.
Answer» Besides Hindu Gods, Bhils worship several other local deities and they are Dharal, Birsa Munda, Kalaji, Goraji, Mataji, Govind Guru, Lasoriya Maharaj, etc.

Discussion

43.	Name important festival of Bhils.
Answer» The important festival of Bhils is Gavri. It includes worship of goddess Parvati in the month of Shrawan.

Discussion

44.	Name the dances popular among Bhils.
Answer» Dances like Gavri and Ghumar are very popular among Bhils.

Discussion

45.	Name important clans (Gotras) of Bhils.
Answer» Important clans (Gotras) of Bhils are – Katara, Tabiyar, Rot, Pargi, etc.

Discussion

46.	Name the programs operated by the government for welfare of scheduled Tribes.
Answer» After India got independence, Government of India started many programs and plans for welfare of scheduled Tribes. Some of the programs are given below: 1. Tribal Area Development Approach (TADA). 2. Modified Area Development Approach (MADA). 3. Sahariya Development Program. 4. Mada Cluster Scheme. 5. Scattered Tribes Development Program. 6. Clean – Project. 7. Tribal Area Sericulture Program. 8. Eklavya Plan. 9. Rookh – Bhayala Program. 10.Employment Program etc.

46.

Name the programs operated by the government for welfare of scheduled Tribes.

Answer»

After India got independence, Government of India started many programs and plans for welfare of scheduled Tribes.

Some of the programs are given below:

1. Tribal Area Development Approach (TADA).

2. Modified Area Development Approach (MADA).

3. Sahariya Development Program.

4. Mada Cluster Scheme.

5. Scattered Tribes Development Program.

6. Clean – Project.

7. Tribal Area Sericulture Program.

8. Eklavya Plan.

9. Rookh – Bhayala Program.

10.Employment Program etc.

Discussion

47.	Write a short note on literacy of your state.
Answer» With regard to literacy, Rajasthan is a backward state of India. Only two states Arunachal Pradesh and Bihar have a lower literacy rate than Rajasthan. According to census of 2011, the average literacy in Rajasthan is 67.06 per cent, in which male literacy is 79.2 per cent while female literacy is only 52.1 per cent. After India got independence, during 1951 to 2011, literacy has increased by 59.04 per cent in the state. In the state, Kota district stands first in literacy with 76.6 per cent. The lowest literacy rate is found in the district of Jalore with 54.9 per cent. The highest increase in literacy was noted in district Dungarpur with an increment of 10.90 per cent.

47.

Write a short note on literacy of your state.

Answer»

With regard to literacy, Rajasthan is a backward state of India. Only two states Arunachal Pradesh and Bihar have a lower literacy rate than Rajasthan. According to census of 2011, the average literacy in Rajasthan is 67.06 per cent, in which male literacy is 79.2 per cent while female literacy is only 52.1 per cent. After India got independence, during 1951 to 2011, literacy has increased by 59.04 per cent in the state.

In the state, Kota district stands first in literacy with 76.6 per cent. The lowest literacy rate is found in the district of Jalore with 54.9 per cent. The highest increase in literacy was noted in district Dungarpur with an increment of 10.90 per cent.

Discussion

48.	Neja dance is performed by: (a) Bhils of Banswara (b) Meenas of Kherwara (c) Bhils of Bhilwara (d) Meenas of Bharatpur
Answer» (b) Meenas of Kherwara

Discussion

49.	By what factors is population distribution in Rajasthan affected and controlled?
Answer» Population distribution in Rajasthan is affected and controlled by the quantity of rainfall, availability of water, fertile soil and economic.development.

Discussion

50.

Describe the population distribution and its density in Rajasthan.

Answer»

With area point of view, Rajasthan ranks first, while in population, it stands at the 8th position in Indian states. According to the census of 2011, the population in Rajasthan was 6.85 crores and the average population density was 200 people per square kilometer.

Population Distribution: Highly dense population is seen in some areas of Rajasthan state, while some areas have rare population.

The main features of population distribution in Rajasthan are given below:

Features Affecting population distribution: The distribution of population in Rajasthan is effected and controlled at large by the quantity of rainfall, availability of water, fertility of soil and economic development.

The factors affecting population distribution in Rajasthan are given below:

1. Physical Factors: Fluctuation of climate, soil, vegetation and natural water sources.

2. Economic Factors: Availability of minerals, urbanization, industrial development, etc.

3. Socio – Cultural Factors: Human migration and availability of labour, etc.

4. Political factors.

Density of Population: The number of people living per square kilometer is called the density of population. According to census of 2011, average population density in Rajasthan is 200 people per square kilometer.

The districts of Rajasthan are divided into 5 classes at the base of population density:

1. Districts with most population density (more than 400): They are only four in number. Jaipur, Bharatpur, Dausa and Alwar are included in this category.

2. Districts with high population density (300 – 400): The number of these districts is 7 and they are Dholpur, Banswara, Kota, Dungarpur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Ajmer.

3. Districts with medium population density (200 – 300): The number of these districts is 7 and they are: Sawai Madhopur, Sirohi, Bhilwara, Karoli, Udaipur, Rajsamand and Jhalawar.

4. Districts with low population density (100 – 200): The number of these districts is 12 in all. Under this category, Tonk, Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Bundi, Nagaur, Hanumangarh, Sri ganganagar, Baran, Jalore, Pali, Jodhpur and Churu districts are included.

5. Districts with minimum population density (less than 100): Only three districts are included in this category – Bikaner, Barmer and Jaisalmer.

On the basis of population density, following trends are found in Rajasthan.

1. In eastern plains, there is high population density.

2. In the western desert region, population density is very low.

3. The district of Jaipur has the most population density – 595 people per square kilometer.

4. Jaisalmer has the minimum population density – 17 people per square kilometer.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in Current Affairs.

What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that day?

Other than the students, who were present in the class?

What was the usual scene when school began every day?

What kind of news was usually put up on the bulletin board?

Given below are some idiomatic phrases. Find the meaning of it using the dictionaryABPut onWalk awayCome intime outtry againtry againFrame sentences of your own to bring out the meaning.

In column A are some of the idiomatic phrases from the essay. Match them with equivalent single words in column B:Column AColumn Bgo farrevealblow upsubmitshow upexplodecall onsucceedbreak offfinishKnuckle underrequire

There are many features required to facilitate successful cloning in to a vector. Write shortly any two such features required by a vector

Genetic engineering is a promising branch recently developed in biological science.(a) Expand PCR and name three steps in each cycle. (b) What is a plasmid? Name three features required for cloning vectors.

Origin of replication and select table markers are the two important features required for a cloning vector. Explain their role in facilitating cloning.

The following photograph shows the result of a technique showing the separation of DNA.(a) Name the technique. (b) How the separated DNA is visualized?(c) DNA fragments of size 500bp and 2000 bp are separated by this process. Which fragment will migrate fast. Why?

Sequences of base pairs in DNA that reads the same on both the strands when the orientation of reading is kept the same are called ........... sequences.

During genetic engineering Vector with foreign DNA is transferred into a host bacterium. The next target will be the selection of transformants from non- ‘ transformants.How antibiotic resistance and insertional inactivation is exploited for this purpose?

Different methods have been suggested to introduce alien DNA into host cells. Given and explain any three methods adopted for this purpose.

Jaya read in a Biotechnology book that alien DNA can be introduced into host ceil by micro injection and biolistics. Explain these methods.

Mention the types of marriage which are customary among Bhils.

What is meant by the terms Gameti, Bhopa and Bhagat?

Sex ratio has an impact on which demo – graphical aspects?

What is Dajiya and Chimata?

What is the Bhil village called?

From where has the word Bhil originated?Or Which word is considered as the origin of the word Bhil?

What is the position of Rajasthan with regard to sex – ratio in India?

What is difference between Dajiya and Chimata?

What is the sex ratio in Rajasthan?

Distinguish between Palvi and bagri Bhils

What is natural decrease and natural increase in population?

What is the main cause of low infant sex – ratio in Rajasthan?

What is meant by Atak?

Mention the factors responsible for migration.

What is emigration?

What is meant by migration?

What is immigration?

What is the basis of study of demographic characteristics?

Describe any three favorable factors of population growth of a region.

What is meant by population distribution?

Describe two causes of rapid population growth during the last three decades.

Describe the factors responsible for population growth.

Describe the determining factors of literacy rate.

Mention two functions of population directorate.

What is meant by the term population growth?

Name main gods and goddesses of Bhils.

Name important festival of Bhils.

Name the dances popular among Bhils.

Name important clans (Gotras) of Bhils.

Name the programs operated by the government for welfare of scheduled Tribes.

Write a short note on literacy of your state.

Neja dance is performed by: (a) Bhils of Banswara (b) Meenas of Kherwara (c) Bhils of Bhilwara (d) Meenas of Bharatpur

By what factors is population distribution in Rajasthan affected and controlled?

Describe the population distribution and its density in Rajasthan.