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Kavyopadhyaya Hiralal was the first writer of the Chhattisgarhi grammar of the Chhattisgarh Government.

Cold war was fought between America and Russia.

Operation Desert Starm’ is related from First gulf war .

(d) Both (a) and (b)

A cross between F₁ hybrid and its homozygous recessive parent is called Test cross.

When a progeny of F1 is crossed with the homozygous recessive parent, it is called test cross. Such a cross is useful to determine the genotype of an unknown i.e., whether it is heterozygous, or homozygous dominant for the trait.

Mycorhiza is a symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of higher plants.

On crossing red and white flower only red colour flower appeared in the F1 generation. But the white colour flower again appear in the F2 generation which is raised out of the F1 individuals only. Mendel reasoned that there is a factor of each and every character. Accordingly, there has to be one factor(R) for red flower and other one factor (r) for white flower. In case, an organism possess only one copy of the gene then the possibility of reappearance of white flower in the F2 generation of the given cross is not there. Also the ratio (3:1 of red and white) indicates that each organism must possess two copies of a particular gene.

Cattle egret and grazing cattle.

Answer: Producers

Grass, Amaranths, Shrubby plants, Teak

When we say simple or complex organisms we are talking in terms of evolutionary history of an organism. A simple organism is considered to be primitive and has simple thallus organisation. The level of complexity of metabolism is also low. On the other hand a complex organism refers to a more evolved form forming higher levels of structural and functional complexities. They are believed to have arisen from simple organisms.

(i) c. Change in heritable characters

(ii) d. Change in the sequence of genes in DNA

(iii) d. Mutations

(iv) c. Whenever cells are exposed to X-rays

(v) b. Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

An autosome is any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome. The members of an autosome pair in a diploid cell have the same morphology, unlike those in allosome pairs which may have different structures. The DNA in autosomes is collectively known as atDNA or auDNA.

Vikram Sarabhai

The correct answer is (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii).

• Other Administrative Departments under the Mughal Empire
  • Diwan-i-quza - Justice department
  • Diwan-i-Barid - Intelligence department
  • Diwan-i-Saman - Department in charge of Royal household

Correct answer is Ayurveda

The correct answer is West.

• It originates from Mount Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh.
  • As it flows down the hill, it is trapped in a rift valley between the Vindhya and the Satpura mountain ranges which leads it to the west towards Gujarat, where it drains into the Gulf of Khambat

• The two major west-flowing rivers are the Narmada and the Tapi.
  • This exceptional behaviour is because these rivers didn't form valleys and instead they flow through faults (linear rift, rift valley, trough) created due to the bending of the northern peninsula during the formation process of Himalayas.
  • Narmada rises from Amarkantak Plateau in Anuppur district Madhya Pradesh.
  • It forms the traditional boundary between North India and South
  • India and flows westwards over a length of 1,312 km (815.2 mi) before draining through the Gulf of Khambhat into the Arabian Sea, 30 km (18.6 mi) west of Bharuch city of Gujarat.

Koh-i-noor diamond was presented to Aurangzeb by Mir Jumla.

Correct answer is Hoogly

Correct answer is Delhi

Konkan on behalf of Aurangzeb Shivaji attacked.

Maharani Gayatri Devi

(a) Mir Jumla

The correct answer Teesta and Karala river.

• Jalpaiguri city, northern West Bengal state, northeastern India, on the west bank of the Teesta River and Karala river.
• The Karala River in Jalpaiguri has been aptly titled “Thames of Jalpaiguri” as it veins and bisects the town in two halves.

India, China, Brazil, Mexico and South Africa

Correct Answer is Dooars

Correct option is B) painting

Correct option is D) was painted

Kerala Congress (Jacob)

Various challenges faced by political parties:
Lack of internal democracy
This is caused by the concentration of power in the hands of a few leaders. As a result, positions at the top are reserved for the leaders’ relatives (dynastic succession) or people close to them.
Increased dependence on money and muscle power
This causes the party policies to be moulded by groups which supply these to the party.
Failure to provide a meaningful choice to the voters
This is because of the decline in fundamental, ideological differences among parties in most parts of the world.

(i) All over the world there is a tendency in political parties towards the concentration of power in one or few leaders at the top.

(ii) Parties do not keep membership registers, do not hold organisational meetings, and do not conduct internal elections regularly.

(iii) Ordinary members of the party do not get sufficient information on what happens inside the party. They do not have the means or the connections needed to influence the decisions. As a result, the leaders assume greater power to make decisions in the name of the party.

(iv) Since one or few leaders exercise paramount power in the party, those who disagree with the leadership find it difficult to continue in the party.

(v) More than loyalty to party principles and policies, personal loyalty to the leader becomes more important

Burckhardt's historical writings did much to establish the importance of art in the study of history; indeed, he was one of the "founding fathers of art history" but also one of the original creators of cultural history.

In a democratic set-up, political parties are required because without political parties: 

(a) every candidate in the elections will be independent. No promises could be made and the utility of the government formed will remain uncertain. 

(b) no one will be responsible for running the country. Elected representatives will only be accountable to their constituency. 

(c) there will be no agency to gather and present different views on various issues to the government. 

(d) no one will be responsible for bringing various representatives together so as to form a responsible government. 

(e) there will be no mechanism to support the government, make policies and justify or oppose them. 

Casteism is the exploitation of caste consciousness for narrow political and electoral gains. For a casteist Jattis are the primary relevant group for political bargaining and for capturing power. It has various implications on society as well as on political community like: 

(a) Casteism fragments society and weakens national unity. It leads to caste violence and caste interest being given predominance over national interest. 

(b) It violates and goes against the democratic principles of our Constitution that of justice, equality and fraternity. 

(c) To maintain and promote caste identity, democratic facilities like fundamental rights, formation of political parties, free media and press and even legislative platform are misused. 

(d) By encouraging outdated caste loyalities at different levels of politics, casteism creates an obstacle in the development of a secular society. 

(e) Casteism leads to an atmosphere of destruction, fear and suspicion in the society. All this in turn leads to violence and polarisation on caste lines. 

(f) Caste also acts as a divisive factor. The overemphasis on caste interest loyalty rather than national interest and weakens the modernisation of the polity. (any three)

Measures to Combat the Evils of Caste System 

(a) Everyone, including political leaders, social reformers and general people, should discourage casteism and work for socio-economic and political harmony. 

(b) The political and regional political parties based on caste should be removed from the political horizon. 

(c) The name and aim of educational institutions referring to castes should be given up. (any two) In this way, we can try to check the evil effects or implications of casteism.

The correct answer is Jim Corbett National Park.

• Jim Corbett National Park is a part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve, a Project Tiger Reserve lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
  • The magical landscape of Corbett is well known and fabled for its tiger richness.
  • It was established in the year 1936, as Hailey National Park, Corbett has the glory of being India's oldest and most prestigious National Park.
  • It is also being honoured as the place where Project Tiger was first launched in 1973.
  • This unique tiger territory is best known as the father who gave birth to the Project Tiger in India to protect the most endangered species and the Royal of India called Tigers.

The correct answer is Biomass.

• Biomass is a renewable energy source that comes from plants and animals.
• Biomass contains stored chemical energy from the sun.
• Plants produce biomass through photosynthesis.

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• Biomass sources for energy include:-
  • Wood and wood processing wastes — firewood, wood pellets, and wood chips, lumber and furniture mill sawdust, and waste, etc.
  • Agricultural crops and waste materials — corn, soybeans, sugar cane, switchgrass, woody plants, and algae, and crop and food processing residues.
  • Biogenic materials in municipal solid waste — paper, cotton, and wool products, and food, yard, and wood wastes.
  • Animal manure and human sewage.
• Fossil fuel is a fuel formed by natural processes.
• It is natural fuel such as coal, Petroleum products, and Natural gas, that was formed millions of years ago from dead animals or plants in the ground.

• Burning either fossil fuels or biomass releases carbon dioxide (CO₂), a greenhouse gas. 
• India's Rank in Global Energy Transition Index - 74.

Bahujan Samaj Party, formed in 1984, draws inspiration from the ideas and teachings of Sahu Maharaj. The following are the features of BSP. 

(a) It is the youngest among the national parties and is an example of dalit resurgence. 

(b) It seeks to represent and secure power for the bahujan samaj, including the dalits, adivasis, OBCs and religious minorities. 

(c) It draws its inspiration from the ideas and teachings of Mahatma Phule, Periyar Ramaswami Naicker and Babasaheb Ambedkar. 

(d) Its main base is in Uttar Pradesh. It also has its presence in neighbouring states of Delhi, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Uttarakhand.

The correct answer is Two new varieties of paddy.

• Farmers from Assam have cultivated new flood-resistant paddy varieties.
• The varieties called Ranjit Sub1, Swarna Sub1 and Bahadur Sub1 have been used in the West Brahmaputra area.

• Phenotypic screening during Kharif 2015 and evaluation of Sub1 introgressed lines in Ranjit and Bahadur for submergence tolerance was done with the 35 genotypes.
• Out of 35 genotypes, 32 were Sub1 introgressed BC2F3 lines (24 BC2F3 lines of the cross -Ranjit x Swarna-Sub1and 8 BC2F3 lines of the cross -Bahadur x Swarna-Sub1) with three parents i.e. Ranjit, Bahadur, and Swarna-Sub1.
• The phenotypic screening of genotypes showed that all Sub1 introgressed lines had significantly higher survival rates as compared with the original recipient parents whereas less change in plant height was observed.

The correct answer is Diesel.

• Liquid fuels are combustible or energy-generating molecules that can be harnessed to create mechanical energy, usually producing kinetic energy; they also must take the shape of their container.
• It is the fumes of liquid fuels that are flammable instead of the fluid.
• Most liquid fuels in widespread use are derived from fossil fuels; however, there are several types, such as hydrogen fuel (for automotive uses), ethanol, and biodiesel, which are also categorized as a liquid fuel. Many liquid fuels play a primary role in the transportation and the economy.
• So Diesel is liquid fuel. 

Democratic govt is preferred for the following reasons-

• Power in the hands of people.no single person rules the country.
• Citizens participate in all the matters and hence feel unified for the nation.
• People are directly responsible for the social, cultural and economically condition of the country along with the elected representatives which gives them equal say in the decisions.
• Democracy is a form of govt. in which rulers are elected by the people.
• Democracy improves the quality of decision making.
• Democracy provides a method to deal with differences and conflicts.
• Democracy enhances the dignity of citizens.
• A democratic govt. is a better govt. because it is more accountable form of govt.
• Thus we can say that there is an overwhelming support for democratic govt. all over the world.

Hence, the democracy is by the people, for the people, of the people.