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Name the organelle of the cell, which has membrane-bound sac illed with powerful digestive enzymes |
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Answer» Lysosome is the organelle of the cell which is membrane- bound and contain powerful digestive enzymes,that acts upon harmful pathogens in the cell. It is also known as the suicide bags of the cell. |
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| 19902. |
Give Reasons for the Following: Why are lysosomes known as suicide-bags? |
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Answer» Lysosomes are membrane bound cell organelles that keep the cell clean by digesting unwanted substances. Lysosomes are filled with digestive enzymes that break down the unwanted harmful substances and organisms like bacteria. Sometimes, when the cell is damaged, the lysosomes burst open and the digestive enzymes digest or destroys its own cell. This is why they known as suicide-bags. |
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Purkinje identified the fluid substance of the cell and named it as: A. Nucleolus B. Cytoplasm C. Protoplasm D. Nucleoplasm |
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Answer» C. protoplasm Purkinge in 1839 coined the term protoplasm for the fluid substance of the cell. |
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| 19904. |
Which organelles constitutes the network of complex cellular membrane system in living cells? |
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Answer» Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes constitute the complex cellular system in living cells. |
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| 19905. |
Write true or false for the following statements: An undefined nuclear region containing only nucleic acids is called a nucleolus. |
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Answer» False An undefined nuclear region containing only nucleic acids is called nucleoid. |
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| 19906. |
Fill in the blanks to complete the statement. During ………., the lysosomes digest stored food contents by ……… to supply energy to the cell. |
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Answer» During digestion, the lysosomes digest stored food contents by digestive enzymes to supply energy to the cell. Explanation: Lysosomes are formed by the Golgi body or the endoplasmic reticulum. These powerful enzymes can digest cell structures and food molecules such as carbohydrates and proteins. |
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| 19907. |
Name the organelle, which acts as storage sacs of the cell. |
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Answer» Vacuole act as the storage sacs of the cell. It stores cell sap. It maintains the turbidity and rigidity of the cell. |
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Write true or false for the following statements: The endoplasmic reticulum is a large network of membrane-bound tubes and sheets. |
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Answer» True Endoplasmic reticulum is a network of branching tubules. It extends from the cell membrane to the nuclear membrane. |
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| 19909. |
Write true or false for the following statements: The chlorophyll in photosynthetic prokaryotic bacteria is associated with membranous vesicles but not with plastids. |
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Answer» True The chlorophyll in bacteria is not in the form of a cell organelle. Instead, it occurs as a loose pigment that is associated with the cell membranes of vesicles. |
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| 19910. |
The cell organelle found in prokaryotes as well as eukaryotes is A. centrioles B. plastids C. endoplasmic reticulum D. ribosomes |
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Answer» Because, other than ribosomes all other organelles are found in eukaryotes only. |
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| 19911. |
Explain the relevance of Ashoka Damma today? Appreciate the greatness of Ashoka. |
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Answer» The main principles of Damma include : 1. Be kind towards animals. We should be kind to animals all the time. 2. Be obedient to father and mother. We should be grateful and obedient to our parents. 3. Be kind towards the poor. Poor need the support of others to come out of their problems all the time. 4. Respect the elders. May be of Ashoka’s time or today elders are to be respected. 5. Never criticize other religions. We should be tolerant of other religions. 6. Work for the welfare of mankind. We should work for all the men by not being selfish. So we can say that the principles of dhamma have relevance even today or in the future also. |
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Write true or false for the following statements: Leucoplasts are the coloured plastids. |
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Answer» False Chromoplasts are coloured plastids |
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| 19913. |
Who were called “Navaratnas’? |
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Answer» Nine great poets in Chandragupta – H’s court were called Navaratnas. |
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Compare and contrast the public works undertaken during Ashoka’s period with those of today. |
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Answer» Ashoka founded hospitals for people and animals and supplying medicines. Good roads with trees on both sides were provided. People draw water from the wells dug by the government. Travelers were provided with rest houses. Even today the government is providing some of these facilities to us. But we have to pay some amount for these facilities. In widening the roads they are cutting the big trees. Because of this, the heat will increase and it will become difficult in day time particularly in summer. |
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The famous poet ‘Kalidasa’ was in the court of A) Samudragupta B) Chandragupta -1 C) Chandragupta – II D) None of the above |
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Answer» (C) Chandragupta – II |
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| 19916. |
National Emblem of India is in A) Pataliputra B) Kalinga C) Sarnath D) Delhi |
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Answer» Answer is (C) Sarnath |
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| 19917. |
Navaratnas are in the period of A) Samudragupta B) Chandragupta Maurya C) Chandragupta -1 D) Chandragupta -2 |
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Answer» (D) Chandragupta -2 |
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Assertion – Reason type questions. Assertion (A) : No-new substance is formed when water is heated to get steam.Reason (R) : Conversion of water into steam is a physical changeMark the correct choice as:a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. c. A is true butR is false. |
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Answer» (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
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| 19919. |
Beating an egg to make a cake is a ____________ (a) physical change (b) reversible change (c) chemical change (d) change in state |
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Answer» (c) chemical change |
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| 19920. |
Give an example of a physical change in which the colour of the substance changes. |
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Answer» Heat a piece of iron wire on fire. After some time, it turns red in colour. On cooling it is again converted into its original colour. |
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| 19921. |
Earlier famous ruler of Gupta dynasty A) Satakarni B) Pulakesin C) Chandragupta D) Ashoka |
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Answer» (C) Chandragupta |
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| 19922. |
Do you think there was a relationship between trade and transport? If so justify your answer. |
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Answer» There is a close relationship between trade and transport. Transportation helps in easy exchange of raw materials and finished goods. Transport is important because it enables trade between people, which is essential for the development of civilizations. Transport plays an important part in the economic growth of a particular place. |
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| 19923. |
Pataliputra was the capital of two great empires. Which of these is correct. A) Mauryans and ChalukyasB) Mauryans and Guptas C) Mauryans and Pallavas D) Guptas and Chalukyas |
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Answer» (B) Mauryans and Guptas |
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There is a group of cows and chickens. If the number of legs was 14 more than twice the number of heads, then the number of cows is ………………A) 5B) 8 C) 7 D) 4 |
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Answer» Correct option is (C) 7 Let there are x number of cows and y number of chickens. Since, one cow has 4 legs and 1 head. Similarly, one chicken has 2 legs and 1 head. \(\therefore\) Total number of legs of x cows and y chickens = 4x+2y According to given condition, we have 4x + 2y = 2 (x+y) + 14 \(\Rightarrow\) 4x + 2y = 2x + 2y + 14 \(\Rightarrow\) 4x - 2x + 2y - 2y = 14 \(\Rightarrow\) 2x = 14 \(\Rightarrow\) x = \(\frac{14}2\) = 7 Hence, the number of cows is 7. Correct option is C) 7 |
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Assertion – Reason type questionsd. Assertion (A) : Cutting of paper into very small pieces is an irreversible change. Reason (R) : Physical changes are always reversible.Mark the correct choice as:a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. c. A is true butR is false. |
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Answer» (c) A is true but R is false |
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Tabulate the difference between physical and chemical changes |
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Give an example to justify the statement that physical changes can be reversible as well as irreversible. |
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Answer» 1. When water is frozen into ice, it is a physical change. It is reversible since ice can be converted to water again. 2. When a piece of wood is cut into very small pieces, it is a physical change. It is reversible since small pieces of wood cannot be converted back to the bigger piece of wood. 3. It shows that physical changes can be reversible as well as irreversible. |
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What is artificial changes? Give example |
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Answer» The changes which are brought about by human beings are known as human made or artificial changes. Ex.: Construction of bridges, Road construction, Cooking |
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What is the meaning of natural changes? Give example. |
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Answer» Changes which take place in nature on their own and are beyond the control of human beings are known as natural changes. Ex.: Rotation of earth, Raining. |
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Shall we say Gauthamiputhra Satakarni the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas? If so, why? |
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Answer» Yes. we can say that Gautamiputra Satakarni was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas. He defeated sakas. He defeated Yawanas and Pallavas and conquered their kingdoms. He conquered the land between the three seas. He got the title of ‘Trisamudradhees-wara. |
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Do you think Samudra Gupta was a great conqueror? Support your answer. |
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Answer» After Chandragupta’s death, his son Samudragupta took over and expanded the Gupta empire in north India. He was a great conqueror and remained undefeated. Nine important kingdoms of North India were made part of the Samudraguptas empire. 12 rulers of Dakshinapadha surrendered after defeat. Other neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and Srilanka accepted his authority. With all these, I can say that Samudragupta was a great conquerer. |
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Ice converting to water, water converting to steam are ………. changes. A) reversible B) chemical C) periodic D) all |
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Answer» The correct option is A) reversible. |
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| 19933. |
When Ice melts to form water, change occurs In its (a) position (b) colour (c) state (d) composition |
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Answer» Correct answer is (c) state |
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Write the name of causative agent, infection ite, mode of transmission and any two symptoms of Chikungunya. |
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Answer» 1. Causative agent – Alpha virus 2. Infection site – Nervous system 3. Mode of transmission – Aedes aegypti (Mosquito) 4. Symptoms – Fever, headache, joint pain and swelling. |
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Who is named as the father of Ayurvedic Medicine? To which dynasty he belongs? |
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Answer» ‘Charaka’ was named as the father of Ayurvedic Medicine. He belongs to Gupta dynasty. |
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True or False. If False, give the correct statement:1. Growing of teeth in an infant is slow change.2. Burning of match stick is a reversible change.3. Change of New moon to Full moon is human made.4. Digestion of food is a physical change.5. In a solution of salt in water, water is the solute. |
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Answer» 1. True 2. False, Burning of match stick is an irreversible change. 3. False, Change of new moon to full moon is natural change. 4. False, Digestion of food is a chemical change 5. False, In a solution of salt in water, water is the solvent |
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Which change takes place when ice cube melts? A) colour B) phase C) chemical D) all |
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Answer» The correct option is B) phase. |
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Give one example in each case that happens around you.a. Slow and fast change b. Reversible and irreversible change c. Physical and chemical change d. Natural and man-made change e. Desirable and undesirable change |
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Fill in the blanks 1. Turmeric, which is used as medicine is actually a ………………. . 2. Perennial plants are usually large and ………… trees.3. Plants which are found in water are called ……………. . 4. Those plants which do not have flowers are called ……………. plants. |
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Answer» 1. herb 2. shady 3. aquati 4. non – flowering |
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On adding phenolphthalein indicator to a colourless solution, no change is observed. What is the nature of this solution?(a) Basic(b) Either acidic or basic(c) Either acidic or neutral(d) Either basic or neutral |
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Answer» (c) Either acidic or neutral |
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The liquid taken in this beaker isA) Copper sulphate B) Magnesium oxide C) Vinegar D) Lime water |
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Answer» Correct option is A) Copper sulphate |
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Ice melts in to water, it is a A) physical change B) Reversible change C) Slow change D) All of these |
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Answer» Correct option is D) All of these |
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Turmeric is a natural indicator. On adding its paste to acid and base separately, which colours would be observed(a) Yellow in both acid and base.(b) Yellow in acid and red in base.(c) Pink in acid and yellow in base.(d) Red in acid and blue in base |
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Answer» (b) Yellow in acid and red in base. |
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When turmeric is added with lime water it turns into colourA) yellow colour B) white colour C) red colour D) green colour |
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Answer» Correct option is C) red colour |
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A solution changes the colour of turmeric indicator from yellow to red. The solution is(a) basic(b) acidic(c) neutral(d) either neutral or acidic |
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Answer» (a) basic, Answer is correct |
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Assertion(A): Bithional is added to soap as an antiseptic. Reason (R): Bithional is a suipha drug and destroy bacteria. (a) Both A and R are correct and R explains A. (b) Both A and R are correct but R does not explain A. (c) A is correct but R is wrong. (d) A is wrong but R is correct. |
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Answer» (a) Both A and R are correct and R explains A. |
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Explain :Turmeric powder can be used as antiseptic. |
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Hence, Turmeric powder can be used as antiseptic. |
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समांगी और विषमांगी मिश्रण किसे कहते हैं? |
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Answer» समांगी मिश्रण – ऐसे मिश्रण जिनमें दो या दो से अधिक अवयव उपस्थित रहते हैं किंतु उन्हें अलग-अलग नहीं देखा जा सकता, समांगी मिश्रण कहलाते हैं। विषमांगी मिश्रण – ऐसे मिश्रण जिनमें उनके अवयवी पदार्थों को अलग-अलग देखा जा सकता है, विषमांगी मिश्रण कहलाते हैं। |
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______ is National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to financial services, namely, Banking/ Savings & Deposit Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance by all people of India.(A) Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna(B) Gramin Bhandaran Yojna(C) Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojna(D) Digital India Programme |
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Answer» Correct option is (C) Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojna |
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What is financial inclusion? Explain in detail. |
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Answer» Non-monetary functions of Reserve Bank of India: Financial inclusion and development:
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