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6751.

Glass is made from …………(a) soil (b) limestone (c) sand

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Correct option is (c) sand

6752.

Which of the following characteristics of a job refers to the degree to which a job r equires completion of a work, from the beginning to the end? (a) Task significance(b) Autonomy (c) Task identity (d) Feedback

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Correct option is (c) Task identity

6753.

Houses are built in large numbers due to increasing ……………. (a) population (b) natural resources (c) land

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Correct option is (a) population

6754.

Which of the following methods for determining the validity of a selection method refers to the degree to which the value provided by the selection method enhances the effectiveness of an organization?(a) Legality (b) Reliability (c) Generalizability (d) Utility

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Correct option is (d) Utility

6755.

What is meant by strong bases and weak bases ? Classify the following into strong bases and weak bases :NH4OH, Ca(OH)2 , NaOH, KOH, Mg(OH)2

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Strong base: A base which completely ionises in water and produces a large amount of hydroxide ions.

Weak base: A base which is partially ionised in water and produces a small amount of hydroxide ions.

Strong bases: NaOH , KOH

Weak bases:NH4OH, Ca(OH)2 Mg(OH)2

6756.

Give reasons:Differences occur in the construction of houses according to the regions.

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There are differences in the construction of houses according to the region because : 

1. People build houses to suit the climate of the region. 

2. Using the natural resources that are available

6757.

Why are houses being built in large numbers?

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The population of the world is increasing all the time. That is why, houses are being built in large numbers.

6758.

Which of the following characteristics of selection methods produces consistent results across different situations and times? (a) Legality (b) Validity (c) Generalizability (d) Reliability

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Correct option is (d) Reliability

6759.

Put a (✓) mark against the correct option related to oxygen from those given below.  Colour Yes/ No Odour Yes/ No Solubility in Water Soluble/insoluble

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Colour — Yes/ No ✓

Odour — Yes/ No ✓ 

Solubility in Water — Soluble✓/insoluble 

6760.

Take some calcium carbonate (marble pieces) in a boiling tube as shown in figure.  Add dilute hydrochloric acid to it through a thistle funnel. Pass the evolving gas through clear lime water taken in a test tube.1. Which is the gas that comes out through the delivery tube?2. What is your observation when this gas is passed through clear lime water?

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1. Carbon dioxide

2. Lime Water turns milky

When acids react with carbonates, carbon dioxide(CO2) gas is liberated.

6761.

..................... is the first step in the decision making process : (a) Identifying resource and constraints (b) Determining the problem. (c) Generating alternative solutions. (d) Selecting an alternative

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Correct option is (b) Determining the problem.

6762.

Which of the following is the third step in the process of job enrichment? (a) Providing scope for change (b) Concentrating on motivational factors (c) Changing the content of the job (d) Making a list of changes

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Correct option is (d) Making a list of changes

6763.

The first step in an MBO program is................ (a) Formulating action plans. (b) Clarifying organisational roles. (c) Establishing specific goals for various departments. (d) Developing overall organisational goals

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Correct option is (c) Establishing specific goals for various departments.

6764.

What are neutralization reactions?

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Acid and alkali react with each other to nullify their individual properties. Such chemical reactions are called neutralization reactions.

6765.

From the characteristics given below, find out those suitable for acids and put (✓) Mark. 1. Have alkaline taste. 2. Turn blue litmus red 3. React with carbonates to form carbon dioxide gas 4. Soapy to touch 5. Liberate hydrogen on reaction with highly reactive metals like Mg and Zn 6. Have sour taste 7. Turns red litmus blue

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1. Have alkaline taste.

2. Turn blue litmus red (✓)

3. React with carbonates to form carbon dioxide gas (✓) 

4. Soapy to touch 

5. Liberate hydrogen on reaction with highly reactive metals like Mg and Zn (✓) 

6. Have sour taste (✓) 

7. Turns red litmus blue

6766.

Which of the following is the third step in the O.B. Mod Process? (a) Identify (b) Measure (c) Intervene (d) Analyze

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Correct option is (d) Analyze

6767.

The actinoids exhibit, more member of oxidation states in general than the lanthanoids. This is becauseA. the actinoids are more reactive than the lanthanoids.B. the 5f orbitals extend farther from the nucleus that the 4f orbitals.C. The 5f orbitals are more buried than the 4f orbitals.D. There is a similarity between 4f and 5f orbitals in their angular part of the wave function

Answer» Correct Answer - B
6768.

Larger number of oxidation state are exhibited by the actinoids than those by the lanthanoids , the main reason being.A. Lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d than between 4f and 5d orbitals.B. more energy difference between 5f and 6d than between 4f and 5d orbitalsC. more reactive nature of the actinoids than the lanthanoidsD. 5f orbitals more diffused than the 5 orbitals.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
6769.

What is meant by Lanthanoids and Actinoids?

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The fourteen elements after La (57) are called Lanthanoids and the fourteen elements after Ac (89) are called Actinoids.

6770.

Name the group in which members together called representative elements.

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S and P block elements

6771.

What are (a) representative elements (b) transition elements (c) Lanthanoid and actinoids. Give their position in modern periodic table.

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(a) Representative Elements: Group 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 exhibit the main groups of the periodic table and so, the elements of these groups are collectively called representative elements. These elements belong to s-block and p-block in modern periodic table.

(b) Transition Elements: The elements in which the last electron enters in one of the inner-d orbitals are called transition elements. These elements belong

(c) Lanthanoids and Actinoids: The elements of 4f series [i.e. from Ce (Z = 58) to Lu (Z = 71)] are called lanthanoids and the elements of 5f series [i.e. from Th (Z = 90) to Lr (Z = 103)] are called actinoids. These elements belong to f-block elements in the modern periodic table which lie at the bottom of the periodic table.

6772.

Which of the following sequences contain atomic numbers of only representative elements?(i) 3, 33, 53, 87(ii) 2, 10, 22, 36(iii) 7, 17, 25, 37, 48(iv) 9, 35, 51, 88

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(i), (iv)

(i) 3, 33, 53, 87

(iv) 9, 35, 51, 88

6773.

The order of decreasing polarity in the compounds CaO, CsF, KCl and MgO is(a) MgO > CaO > KCl > CsF(b) MgO > KCl > CaO > CsF(c) KCl > CaO > CsF > MgO(d) CsF > KCl > CaO > MgO

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Correct option is (d) CsF > KCl > CaO > MgO

6774.

Why electron gain enthalpy of Be and Mg are almost zero?

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They have fully filled s-orbitals and the additional electron cannot be placed in the much high energy p-orbitals of the valence shell.

6775.

What is covalency?

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Number of electrons shared between the atoms during covalent bond formation.

6776.

Are the oxidation state and covalency of Al in [AlCl(H2O)5]2+ same?

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No, The oxidation state of Al is +3 and the covalency is 6.

6777.

What is your opinion?The Gram Panchayat levies various taxes.

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  • The Gram Panchayat looks after the administration of the village. 
  • It carries out the functions relating to water supply, electricity, registration of births, deaths and marriages. 
  • To carry out these functions money is required and taxes are one of the sources of income of Gram Panchayat.
6778.

Elections of the Zilla Parishad are held every _______ years. (a) six (b) five (c) three

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Correct option is (b) five

6779.

Choose the correct answer:Guru Nanak/Guru Tegh Bahadur/Guru Gobind Singh was the founder of the Sikh religion.

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Guru Nanak was the founder of the Sikh religion.

6780.

The chief executive officer of the Zilla Parishad is appointed by the ______. (a) State Government (b) Central Government (c) Elected member of Zilla Parishad from among themselves

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Correct option is (a) State Government

6781.

Name the following:Any two issues raised by women before the meeting of the Gram Sabha .

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1. Employment 

2. Health

6782.

Name the following:The local government bodies at the rural level.

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1. The Gram Panchayat. 

2. The Panchayat Samiti. 

3. The Zilla Parishad.

6783.

Make a list of the functions of the Panchayat Samiti.

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  • Building roads, gutters, wells and borewells. 
  • Organising vaccination drives. 
  • Providing clean drinking water.
  • Maintaining cleanliness of roads and arrange for the disposal of waste. 
  • Helping the farmers improve agriculture and livestock. 
  • Provide primary education. 
  • Promote handicrafts and cottage industries. 
  • Provide financial aid to the weaker sections
6784.

Name the following:The assembly of all the voters of the village or rural area.

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The Gram Sabha.

6785.

Name the following:Local self government at the district level.

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Zilla Parishad.

6786.

Name the following:Minimum number of meetings which must be held in each financial year.

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Minimum number of meetings which must be held in each financial year is six.

6787.

It is binding to hold at least ______ meetings of the Gram Sabha in each financial year. (a) four (b) five (c) six

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Correct option is (c) six

6788.

Name the following:The link between the Zilla Parishad and Gram panchayat.

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Panchayat Samiti.

6789.

Name the following:Any two sources of income of the Panchayat Samiti.

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1. Money from district fund. 

2. Grants from the State Government.

6790.

Name the following:The office bearer who has the responsibility of calling the meetings and conducting business of the meetings of the Panchayat Samiti.

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The chairman.

6791.

Name the following:In the absence of the Sarpanch the office bearer who looks after the work of the Gram Panchayat.

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Deputy Sarpanch.

6792.

Which carbon compound is produced by the combustion of fuels?

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Carbon dioxide

6793.

Discuss the consequences of global warming in the following. 1. In ice layers 2. In ocean islands 3. In the field of agriculture 4. In the climate

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1. Ice layers melt and rivers will be flooded 

2. The ocean islands will be submerged. 

3. Fields of agriculture will be submerged 

4. Causes rise in atmospheric temperature.

6794.

Cock, coal, charcoal, bone charcoal, etc. are non-crystalline allotropes of carbon. These are commonly called amorphous carbon.

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Carbon dioxide

6795.

Which properties of CO2 are familiar to you?

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Extinguishes fire

6796.

How carbon dioxide is prepared of in the laboratory?

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Carbon dioxide is prepared in the laboratory by the action of marble piece or calcium carbonate with dil. 

HCl CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

6797.

How can we identify that the gas formed here is CO2?

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1. Show a burning splinter into the gas. It gets extinguished.

2. lt turns lime water in milky

6798.

Which are the reactants are used to prepare carbon dioxide (CO2) in the laboratory?

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CaCO3 and HCl

6799.

Suggest some measures to resist global warming effectively.

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1. Limit the use of fossil fuels

2. Plant more trees

6800.

What are characteristics responsible for the increase in number of carbon compounds?

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  • Valency of carbon is 4 
  • Ability of catenation is high 
  • Single, double and triple bonds are possible be-tween carbon atoms. 
  • Carbon atoms combine together to form many straight-chain, ring or branched-chain compounds.