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1.

Which kinds of hazards are caused by repetitive movements or improper setup of workstation?

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Ergonomic hazards

2.

____is used to indicate the prevention of infection, usually by inhibiting the growth of bacteria in wounds or tissue. a) Sterilization b) Antisepsis c) Decontamination d) Disinfection

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Antisepsis is used to indicate the prevention of infection, usually by inhibiting the growth of bacteria in wounds or tissue. 

3.

Blood clotting is a defense mechanism to prevent the loss of blood through wounds. Mention the different stages of this process.

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  • Tissues of the wounded part degenerate to form the enzyme thromboplastin.
  • Thromboplastin converts prothrombin in the plasma to thrombin.
  • Thrombin converts the fibrinogen in the plasma to fibrin.
  • Blood clot is formed by the entangling of platelets and red blood cells in the fibrin network.
4.

Which method is used to prevent infection by inhibiting growth of bacteria in wounds?

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prevent infection by inhibiting growth of bacteria in wounds Antisepsis

5.

Differentiate between the following:-(i) red algae and brown algae(ii) liverworts and moss(iii) homosporous and heterosporous pteridophyte(iv) syngamy and triple fusion

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(i) Red algae and brown algae

Red algaeBrown algae
1. Red algae are grouped under the class Rhodophyceae.1. Brown algae are grouped under the class Phaeophyceae.
2. They contain floridean starch as stored food.2. They contain mannitol or laminarin as stored food.
3. They contain the photosynthetic pigments chlorophylls a and d, and phycoerythrin.3. They contain the photosynthetic pigments chlorophylls a and c, and fucoxanthin.
4. Their cell walls are composed of cellulose, pectin, and phycocolloids.4. Their cell walls are composed of cellulose and algin.
5. Flagella are absent5. Two flagella are present

(ii) Liverworts and moss

Liverworts

Moss

1.

They have unicellular rhizoids.

1.

They have multicellular rhizoids.

2.

Scales are present very often

2.

Scales are absent

3.

They are generally thalloid, with dichotomous branching.

3.

They are foliage, with lateral branching.

4.

Gemma cups are present

4.

Gemma cups are absent

5.

Sporophyte has very

photosynthetic tissue little

5.

Sporophyte has abundant

photosynthetic tissue

(iii) Homosporous and heterosporous pteridophyte

Homosporous pteridophytes

Heterosporous pteridophytes

1.

They bear spores that are of the same type.

1.

They bear two kinds of spores – microspores and megaspores.

2.

They produce bisexual gametophytes.

2.

They produce unisexual gametophytes.

6.

Which is NOT a sound argument? a. Sabrina wanted to be a better figure skater, so she took extra lessons and practiced every day. Her skating improved so much that she entered a competition. b. Yesterday, a black cat ran in front of me, and later, I lost my wallet. If I don't see that black cat today, I won't have any bad luck. c. We had a storm last night with hurricane-strength winds, and many trees were downed. There was a citywide power outage. d. On a clear day, I can see the top of Murphy Monument from my house. If it's clear tomorrow, I'll be able to see the monument

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b. Yesterday,a black cat ran in front of me, and later, I lost my wallet. If I don't see that black cat today,I won't have any bad luck.

7.

What is wrong with this argument? "You think we need a new regulation to control air pollution? I think we already have too many regulations. Politicians just love to pass new ones, and control us even more than they already do. It is suffocating. We definitely do not need any new regulations!" a. The person speaking doesn't care about the environment. b. The person speaking has changed the subject. c. The person speaking is running for political office. d. The person speaking does not understand pollution.

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b. The person speaking has changed the subject. 

8.

Marcy's American Lit teacher gives a quiz every Monday on the 50 pages of reading he assigns on Fridays.His quizzes are becoming harder as the semester progresses, and Marcy hasn't been doing very well on them. What can she do to troubleshoot the problem and hopefully get better grades on the quizzes? a. plan to get to class early on Monday to skim the pages b. look for a new outfit to wear on Monday so she'll be relaxed c. set aside time on Sunday to read and review the new material d. spend an hour on Saturday looking over what she missed on past quizzes

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c. set aside time on Sunday to read and review the new material.

9.

Choose the best conclusion for an argument that begins, "The other members of Philip's swim team …" a. won their events, so Philip will win his event, too. b. have been swimming for at least six years,so Philip has been swimming for six years, too. c. prefer to swim in outdoor pools,so Philip prefers outdoor pools, too. d. wear swim trunks with the school logo on them, so Philip wears them, too.

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d. wear swim trunks with the school logo on them, so Philip wears them, too.

10.

Mimose (touch me not plant) shows(1) Thigmotropism movement (2) Chemotactic movement (3) Thigmonasty (4) Seismonasty

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(4) Seismonasty

11.

----------- is shown by the Khapra beetle a. Phototropism b. Geotropism c. Thigmotropism d. None of all

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c. Thigmotropism

12.

Which of these problems is most severe? a. Your professor is sick and misses class on the morning you are supposed to take a big exam. b. You lose track of your schedule and forget to study for a big exam. c. You can't find one of the books you need to study for a big exam. d. The big exam is harder than you thought it would be and includes a section you did not study.

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b. You lose track of your schedule and forget to study for a big exam.

13.

Which explanation is weakest? a. The steak was overcooked because I cooked it too long. b. Jose didn't drive his car today because it was in the shop for repairs. c. We don't belong to the country club anymore because we can't afford it. d. Gabrielle overslept because she stayed up very late last night.

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a. The steak was overcooked because I cooked it too long.

14.

Which scenario best represents a situation that has been decided by emotion alone? a. Sue hates the winter,so even though she can't afford it, she takes a vacation to the Bahamas. b. The school shuts down after a bomb threat. c. Third-quarter earnings for Marie's company were much higher than predicted. d. Alexis needs a new mixer,so she watches the newspaper ads and buys one when it goes on sale.

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a. Sue hates the winter, so even though she can't afford it, she takes a vacation to the Bahamas.

15.

Chemically abscisic acid is (1) Terpenoid (2) Fatty acid (3) Precursor of typical fat (4) Steroid

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(1) Terpenoid

16.

Leaf fall occurs when the content of(1) Auxin increase (2) Auxin decreases (3) Abscisic acid decreases (4) Gibberellic acid decreases

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(2) Auxin decreases

17.

Haustorial movement in Cuscuta(1) Hapto/thigmotropism (2) Aerotropism (3) Hydrotropism (4) Thermotropism

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(1) Hapto/thigmotropism

18.

Wheat, potato & henbane are(1) SDP(2) DNP (3) LNP (4) LDP

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The Correct option is (4) LDP

19.

In red-far red treatment response of plant depends upon(1) First treatment (2) Last treatment (3) Middle treatment (4) Sum total of all the treatment

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(2) Last treatment

20.

Synthesis of abscisic acid occurs in (1) Leaves (2) Stem (3) Seeds and fruits (4) All the above

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(4) All the above

21.

Which statement represents a judgment instead of a fact? a. My presentation was excellent.I am sure my boss will promote me now. b. My presentation was excellent.The clients all told me they liked it. c. My presentation was excellent.It won an award from management. d. My presentation was excellent.It was cited as such on my peer evaluation.

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c. My presentation was excellent. It won an award from management.

22.

Which is a judgment, not a fact? a. That production of Hamlet was first-rate; you'll never see it done better. b. That production of Hamlet was first-rate; it was cited as such in the Daily News. c. That production of Hamlet was first-rate; it won an award this year. d. That production of Hamlet was first-rate; 94% of audience members interviewed after the show agreed.

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a. That production of Hamlet was first-rate; you'll never see it done better.

23.

Phytochrome is found in(1) Algae (2) Fungi (3) Gymnosperms (4) Angiosperms

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(4) Angiosperms

24.

Movement of pollen tube is(1) Chemotropism (2) Hydrotropism (3) Phototropism (4) None

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(1) Chemotropism

25.

Abscission in leaves occurs due to(1) Abscissic acid (2) Ethylene (3) Combined effect of both (4) None of the above

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(3) Combined effect of both

26.

Consider the following statements with reference to the 'Beads and Ornaments' in the Indus Valley Civilization:1. Necklaces, fillets, armlets and finger-rings were worn by only females of Indus valley civilization.2. The practice of burying dead with ornaments was not present. 3. The bead industry seems to have been well developed at Chanhudaro and Lothal.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?1. 1 and 2 only2. 3 only3. 2 and 3 only4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 3 only

The correct answer is 3 only.

  • The Harappan men and women decorated themselves with a large variety of ornaments produced from every conceivable material ranging from precious metals and gemstones to bone and baked clay.
  • While necklaces, fillets, armlets and finger-rings were commonly worn by both sexes, women wore girdles, earrings and anklets. Hence, Statement 1 is NOT correct.
  • Hoards of jewellery found at Mohenjodaro and Lothal include necklaces of gold and semi-precious stones, copper bracelets and beads, gold earrings and head ornaments, faience pendants and buttons, and beads of steatite and gemstones.
  • All ornaments were well crafted.
  • It may be noted that a cemetery has been found at Farmana in Haryana where dead bodies were buried with ornaments. Hence, Statement 2 is NOT correct.
  • The bead industry seems to have been well developed as evident from the factories discovered at Chanhudaro and Lothal. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

  • Beads were made of cornelian, amethyst, jasper, crystal, quartz, steatite, turquoise, lapis lazuli, etc.
    • Metals like copper, bronze and gold, and shell, faience and terracotta or burnt clay were also used for manufacturing beads.
    • The beads are in varying shapes—disc-shaped, cylindrical, spherical, barrel-shaped, and segmented.
    • Some beads were made of two or more stones cemented together, some of stone with gold covers.
  • From archaeological finds, it appears that the people of the Indus Valley were conscious of fashion.
    • Different hairstyles were in vogue and growing a beard was popular among all.
    • Cinnabar was used as a cosmetic and facepaint, lipstick and collyrium (eyeliner) were also known to them.
27.

Gibberellins are found in (1) Algae, fungi and bacteria (2) Bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms (3) Angiosperms (4) All the above

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(4) All the above

28.

Movement of male gametes in lower plants (Fern, Bryophytes) is (1) Thermotactic (2) Chemotropism (3) Chemotactic (4) Phototactic

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(3) Chemotactic

29.

Which effect is due to abscisic acid ? (1) Induction of dormancy in buds and seeds (2) Inhibition of growth(3) Senescence (4) All the above

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(4) All the above

30.

What is it called when the plant remains fixed and the organ/part changes its position ? (1) Fixed movement (2) Curvature movement (3) Tactic movement (4) Nastic movement

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(2) Curvature movement

31.

Which type of movement is exhibited by male gametes of Bryophytes and Pteridophytes when moving towards archegonial neck ? (1) Photonastic (2) Chemonastic (3) Chemotropic (4) Chemotactic

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(4) Chemotactic

32.

Name few plant disease caused by mycoplasma?

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Little leaf of brinjal, witches broom of legumes, phyllody of cloves and sandal spike are some plant diseases caused by mycoplasma.

33.

Seaweeds are rich source of which of the following vitamin?1. Vitamin A2. Vitamin C3. Vitamin D4. Both 1 and 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

  • Seaweed refers to several species of macroscopic, multicellular, and marine algae.

  • They are high in essential amino acids and full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
  • It is also rich in potassium, iron, calcium, iodine, and magnesium, which are minerals concentrated in seawater.
  • They are rich sources of vitamin A and C and also have a high level of vegetable proteins and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.
34.

A bilobed dithecous anther has 100 microspore mother cells per microsporangium. How many male gametophytes can this anther produce?

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1600 male gametophytes.

35.

Is it true that if the dissolved oxygen level drops to zero the water will become septic? Give an example which could lower the dissolved oxygen content of an aquatic body.

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Yes, the water become septic if the dissolved oxygen drops to zero. Organic pollution (biodegradable) is an example.

36.

Why are conventional methods not suitable for the assessment of biodiversity of bacteria?

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Many bacteria are not culturable under normal conditions in the laboratory. This becomes a problem in studying their morphological, biochemical and other characterisations which are useful for their assessment.

37.

Why are conventional methods not suitable for the assessment of biodiversity of bacteria?

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Many bacteria are not culturable under normal conditions in the laboratory. This becomes a problem in studying their morphological, biochemical and other characterisations which are useful for their assessment.

38.

White ppt of AgCl dissolves in NH4OH due to formation of:(1) AgOH(2) Ag2O(3) [Ag(NH3)4]CI(4) [Ag(NH3)4]CI

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Correct option is (3) [Ag(NH3)4]CI

AgCI↓  + 2NH4OH → [Ag(NH3)2]CI + 2H2O

39.

Which of the following has least melting point nearest to a metalloid?(a) Al (b) Ga(c) Se(d) B

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Correct option is (b) Ga

Ga has the least melting point and B has the highest Melting point among the given elements.

40.

Colombia is the ______ country in the world. A) as wet as B) wetter than C) wetter D) wettest

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Correct option is D) wettest

41.

Calculate mol fraction of each component of 400 ml 4mNaOH solution. If the density of solution is 1.25 gram/ml?

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Given, 

Volume of solution = 400 mL

Molarity of NaOH = 4M

Density of solution = 1.25 g/ml.

Mass of solution = 400 x 1.25 = 500 g

Number of moles of NaOH = 0.400 x 4 = 1.6 moles

Weight of NaOH = 1.6 x 40 = 64 g

∴ Weight of water = 500 - 64 = 436 g

Number of moles of water = \(\frac{436}{18} = 24.2\)

∴ Mole fraction of NaOH = \(\frac{1.6}{24.2 + 1.6} = 0.062\)

∴ Mole fraction of water = 1 - 0.062 = 0.94

42.

Which of the following elements in considered as a metalloid? (A) Sc(B) Pb(C) Bi(D) Te

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Correct option is (D) Te

Sc, Pb, Bi are metals

Te is a metalloid

43.

Match List I with List II.ListIIList-IIEnymeConversion ofA. InvertaseI.Starch into maltoseB. ZymaseII. Maltose into ethanolC.DiataseIII. Glucose into ethanolD. MaltaseIV. cane sugar into glucoseChoose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:(A) A-III, B-IV. C-II. D-I(B) A-III. B-II. C-I. D-IV(C) A-IV, B-IIL C-I. D-II(D) A-IV, B-II. C-III. D-I

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Correct option is (C) A-IV, B-IIL C-I. D-II

Invertase: Cane sugar → Glucose and fructose

Zymase: Glucose→ Ethanol and CO2

Diastase: Starch → Maltose

Maltase: Maltose → Glucose

44.

Match the column:(A) Diastage(i) Starch→ maltose(B) Zymase(ii) Cane sugar → glucose + fructose(C) Maltase(iii) Maltose → glucose(D) Invertase(iv) Glucose → ethanol(1) (A)-(i), (B)-(iii), (C)-(iv), (D)-(ii) (2) (A)-(), (B)-(iii), (C)-(iv, (D)-(i) (3) (A)-(i), (B)-(iv). (C)-(iii). (D)-(ii)(4) (A)-(iv). (B)-(i), (C)-(1). (D)-(ii)

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(3) (A)-(i), (B)-(iv). (C)-(iii). (D)-(ii)

It is fact

45.

How can physisorption be distinguished from chemisorptions ?

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[Hint : Physisorption arises because of van der Waal’s forces, not specific and reversible while chemisorptions is caused by chemical bond formation, highly specific and irreversible.]

46.

Suggest a mechanism of enzyme catalysed reaction.

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[Hint : (a) Binding of enzyme and substrate : E + S => [ES]
(b) Decomposition of activated complex to product : [ES] => E + P]

47.

Write the differences between adsorption and absorption.

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[Hint : Adsorption is surface, while absorption is bulk phenomenon.]

48.

A small amount of silica gel and a small amount of anhydrous calcium chloride are placed separately in two beakers containing water vapour. Name the phenomenon that takes place in both the beakers.

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[Hint : Silica gel : Adsorption, Anhydrous CaCl2 : Absorption, as it forms Ca- Cl2.2H2O]

49.

Name the phenomenon/effect for Colloidal particles are in zig-zag motion.

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Brownian movement.

50.

RNA directed DNA polymerase is (A) Replicase (B) Transcriptase (C) Reversetranscriptase (D) Polymerase–III

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(C) Reversetranscriptase