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1.

What is array? Write a program segment to read and print the elements of one dimensional array.

Answer»

Array is a group of similar elements that share a common name. Using ‘for’ loop:

int age [10], i;

for(i=0; i<10; i++) { cin>>age[i];

}

for(i=0;i<10;i++)

cout<<age[i];

2.

Write an algorithm to find the area and circumference of a circle. 

Answer»

Step 1: Start

Step 2: input r

Step 3: let pi = 3.14

Step 4: area = pi * r * r

Step 5: circum = 2 * pi * r

Step 6: print area, circum ,

Step 7: stop

3.

Give any two input devices.

Answer»

The two input devices are 

1. Keyboard

2. Mouse.

4.

Write a program segment to read and write the elements of one dimensional array of size N.

Answer»

Using 'for' loop:

int age [10],i;

for(i = 0;i<10;i++)

{

cin>>age[i];

}

for(i=0;i<10;i++)

cout<<age[i];

5.

Name the basic electronic component used in second-generation computers.

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The main electronic component of second-generation computer systems was a transistor.

6.

What is a word processor?

Answer»

Word Processor is an application Software that enables you to create, edit, print and save documents for future retrieval and reference.

7.

Explain hybrid computer.

Answer»

Computers which combine features of both analog and digital operating principle are called hybrid computers. 

8.

What is e-mail? Write its advantages.

Answer»

It is a system for exchanging written text, voice and video messages through a computer network 

Advantages: 

  • Messages can be sent at whatever time of day which suits the user.
  • Messages reach recipient’s mailbox within minutes.
  • No need to speak to the recipient.
  • Delivery of the messages can be confirmed.
  • Copies of the message can be sent automatically to more recipients.
  • Received Messages can be read whenever it is convenient for the user.
  • Incoming messages can be saved in one’s computer.
  • email reduces paper usage for communication. 
9.

Explain the structure of a function with an example.

Answer»

{

variable declarations;

statement 1;

statement 2;

.....

statement n;

return(expression);

}

1. Function type: 

The function-type identifies the type of return value, which will be sent back after the function has performed its task. Eg: function type may be a int, float, char, void.

2. Function_name:

Function name followed by a pair of open and close parentheses ‘()’ helps to identify name of the function and its arguments. () The parentheses can contain an optional list of arguments that are passed to the function. Arguments are used to transfer/copy (pass) the values from calling function to called function.

3. Body of the function:

It is enclosed within braces. A function should have at least one executable statement and rest of the things are same as in main( ) function. The body of the function can also have an optional declaration for the variables to be used by the function only also called local variables.

4. Return(expression): 

The return statement can return the value of any expression. The return statement can contain an optional expression or value that is to be returned back to the calling function.

10.

List the types of charts in ESS.

Answer»

The different chart types in ESS are Bar chart, Pie chart, Column chart, etc.,

11.

Write any five applications of ESS.

Answer»

The different uses of spreadsheets are as follows:

  • Performing basic mathematical operations such as adding columns and rows of figures.
  • Finding values such as profit or loss.
  • Calculating repayment plans for loans or mortgages.
  • Finding the average, maximum, or minimum values in a specified range of data.
  • Graphing or charting data, to assist users in identifying data trends.
  • Sorting and filtering data to find specific information.
  • Creation of simple lists and tables of alphabetic or numerical data.
  • Creation and manipulation of simple (flat-file) databases.
  • Establish relationships between sets of numerical data.
  • Applies arithmetical, mathematical or statistical functions to numerical datasets.
  • Represents datasets in graphical or chart form. 
12.

What is the important aspect of the design of a solution?

Answer»

The most important aspect of developing a solution is, developing the logic to solve the specific problem.

13.

Explain any five statistical functions in ESS.

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1. = average() is a statistical functions that computes average of a series.

2. = max() function is used to find the maximum value of a series. 

3. = min() function is used the find the minimum value of a series.

4. = count () function is used the return the number of values present in a series.

5. = stdev() function estimates the standard deviation based on a sample.

14.

What are ergonomic keyboards?

Answer»

It is a special type of keyboard that allows typing without much strain and bending at the wrists. It reduces muscle and finger pain while typing.

15.

Explain any five built-in functions of ESS?

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1.  The sum(): It is used to find the addition for a range of cells.

For example = sum(A1 : A20)

2.  The product() : It calculates the multiplication of values in the specified cells.

For example, = product(B1:B5).

3.  The max(): It finds the maximum element in the range of cells or sequence of values.

For example, = max( 10, 20, 11, 45, 30) gives 45 as the output.

4.  The min(): It finds the minimum element in the range of cells or sequence of values.

For example, = min(10, 20, 11x, 45, 5, 30) gives 5 as the output.

5.  The count(): It counts the number of elements present in the range of cells and sequence of values.

For example, The Max (): It finds the maximum element in the range of cells or sequence of values.

16.

What are the advantages of media convergence?

Answer»

Better Medium Services 

Global Connectivity 

Easier to access 

Variety of choice

17.

What is the function of ALU?

Answer»

ALU unit performs all the arithmetic calculations and logical operations involved in a program.

18.

Mention any two responsibilities of producer.

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Producers are responsible for all the stages of film-plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script; coordinating writing, directing, and editing; and arranging financing.

19.

Describe any two basic aspects of website design.

Answer»

Basic aspects of websites design are:

• The substance, and information on the site should be relevant to the site and should target the area of the public that the website is concerned with. 

• The site should be user-friendly, with the interface and navigation simple and reliable. 

• The graphics and text should include a single style that flows throughout, to show consistency. The style should be professional, appealing and relevant. 

• The site must also be easy to find via most, if not all, major search engines and advertisement media.

20.

Design a Web page to display your details on a website.

Answer»

<HTML>

<HEAD> <TITLE> my details < /TITLE> < /HEAD>

<BODY BGCOLOR=”Yellow”>

<CENTER> <H1> MY DETAILS

<IMG SRC=“C:\mydocuments\Pictures\cute%ganesha.jPg”>

</CENTER>

<FONT FACE =”algerian” size = “2” color = “blue”>

<OL>

<LI> NAME: GANESHA </LI>

<LI> FATHER’S NAME: SHIVA </LI>

<LI> MOTHER’S NAME: PARVATHI </LI>

<LI> ADDRESS: “ManasaGangothri,” 1st Cross, 1st Main,

Himalayas. </LI>

<LI> HOBBIES: Reading, Painting, Dance </LI>

<LI> COLLEGE: Karnataka Pre-university Board </LI>

</OL>

</FONT>

<MARQUEE> Thanks for visiting my web page </MARQUEE>

</BODY>

</HTML>

21.

Personal hygiene is about keeping our body clean from head to toe. This is essential for breaking the cycle of disease transmission from one person to another. Below is the list of few personal habitsi. Short hair or tied in a bun ii. Nail paints iii. Minimal jewellery iv. Using strong perfumesChoose correct option of good personal hygiene practices a chef must possess. a. i and iii b. ii and iv c. iii and iv d. i and iv

Answer»

Correct answer is

a. i and iii

22.

Which of the following is a element of sensing the opportunities –(A) Ability to Perceive (B) Insight into the change(C) Innovation (D All of these

Answer»

Ability to Perceive, Insight into the change and Innovation are an element of sensing the opportunities. 

23.

What is grafting?

Answer» Grafting is an artificial method of vegetative propagation in which the parts of two different plants are united in such a way that they unite with each other and continue their growth as one plant.
24.

Arrange the clothes from head to toe:1. Paag2. Angrakha3. Patka4. Birjas1. 21342. 12343. 34214. 4321

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1234

The correct answer is 1234.

  • Paag:
    • It is also known as Safa, Pagadi, or Baga. 
    • It is a cloth that is wore on head. 
    • It covers the head portion. 
    • It symbolises prestige. 
  • Angrakha:
    • Worn on the upper body
    • It is also known as Bugtari. 
  • Patka:
    • It is worn above Angrakha or Jama. 
    • It is tied like a belt. 
  • Birjas:
    • It is worn instead of Churidar Pyjamas.
25.

Which of the following factors are involved in sensing opportunities? 1. Ability to perceive and preserve basic ideas 2. Ability to read the environment 3. Ability to assess the environment 4. Ability to harness different sources of information

Answer»

Answer is c. 1,4 only

26.

What are stem tubers?

Answer» The underground part of stem produces axillary under-ground branches in which terminal part is swollen due to storage of starchy reserve food. These swollen tips are stem tubers.
27.

Surya and his friend Chander are into developing sustainable products that are environment friendly and at the same time carrying value for the customers. They want to develop vegan leather by using Aloe vera. They met the officials from Venture Angles company that promotes young entrepreneurs. Hopeful of a positive response they submitted a detailed, well written, and pleasingly formatted plan. Identify the format of business plan presentation used by Surya and his friend. a. Elevator pitch b. A pitch deck with oral narrative c. A written presentation for external stakeholders d. An internal operational plan

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c. A written presentation for external stakeholders

28.

What is the name of the Indian-American who has been selected by the NASA in December 2020 among 18 astronauts to be trained for Nasa's Artemis moon landing program?1. Ajay Bhatt2. Raja Chari3. Uday Singh4. Vivek Kundra5. V Mohan Reddy

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Raja Chari

The correct answer is Raja Chari:

  • Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, an Indian-American US Air Force colonel, has been selected by NASA for its ambitious manned mission to the Moon and beyond.
  • Nasa is sending 18 astronauts to the moon's surface for the first time since the 1970s.
  • The 18 astronauts, comprising of nine men and nine women, have been chosen for the mission under NASA's Artemis program.
  • Chari is among 18 astronauts, who will form the Artemis Team and help pave the way for the next lunar missions, including sending the first woman and next man to walk on the lunar surface in 2024.
  • The astronauts were selected among 18,000 applicants in 2017 after Nasa announced its Artemis programme.
  • Chari was selected by Nasa to join the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class.
  • He has a bachelor's degree in astronautical engineering and a master's in aeronautics and astronautics.
29.

What is ploidy level of endosperm in Angiosperms?

Answer» The ploidy level of endosperm in Angiosperms is triploid.
30.

In a bid to send astronauts to Mars, US space agency Nasa has invited applications for four people to live in a simulated Martian exploration habitat in order to prepare them for the reallife challenges of future missions to the red planet. Nasa started taking applications for participants to live for a year in Mars Dune Alpha, a 1,700-square-foot Martian habitat created by a 3D-printer that is inside a building at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Identify the macro environment factor which has influenced Nasa to develop Mars Dune Alpha. a. Political b. Social c. Legal d. Technological

Answer»

d. Technological

31.

Name any three plants in which natural vegetative propagation occurs through leaves.

Answer» Kalanchoe, Bryophyllum and Begonia are the three plants in which natural vegetative propagation occurs through leaves.
32.

Give two examples for fossil fuels ?

Answer»

Petroleum, Coal.

33.

In ......... (i), small plants grow on the edges of the leaves. In potato plant the natural vegetative propagation occurs through .......... (ii).

Answer»

In Bryophyllum (i), small plants grow on the edges of the leaves. In potato plant the natural vegetative propagation occurs through Tubers (ii).

34.

Thrombocyte is another name for

Answer»

Answer: platelets

35.

When a blood vessels wall is injured, which one of the following phenomenas take place with thrombocyte ?A. AgglutinationB. AggregrationC. ActivationD. Adhesion

Answer» Correct Answer - A
36.

Carrots, potatoes, and cabbage are all types of ___

Answer»

Correct answer is vegetables

37.

Which of the following forms of haemoglobin is not present in erythrocytes ?A. MethemoglobinB. OxyhaemoglobinC. Carbon monooxyhaemoglobinD. Carbon dioxy haemoglobin

Answer» Correct Answer - A
38.

Which one of the following viscera accommodates a largest blood volume at rest ?A. SpleenB. HeartC. LiverD. Lungs

Answer» Correct Answer - A
39.

What are the uses of lac?

Answer» Lac is used to make bangles, toys, woodwork, polish inks and for silvering mirrors, etc.
40.

Which is the best layer and which are the best broiler varieties of poultry?

Answer» Leghorn is the best layer while Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Aseel, Brahma and Kadarnath are the best broiler varieties of poultry.
41.

What is a meaning of antonyms

Answer»
Antonym in simple words mean opposite.
42.

Pick out the words from the list and put them appropriately in the table.David, Madurai, parrot, happiness, book, thought, green, tiger, Trichy, computer,Narayanan, fan, sister, Kalam, woman, pencil, Bharthi, problem, brother, Mumbai,swan, elephant, Vijay, solution, success, school, convent

Answer»
personplaceAnimalsThingsIdeas/feelings
DavidMaduraiParrotbookhappiness
NarayananTrichytigercomputerthought
sisterMumbaiswanfangreen
kalamschoolelephantpencilproblem
womanconventsolution
bharthisuccess
brother
vijay

43.

Write the common noun for the following proper nouns.No.Proper Noun Common Noun1.Priya.........2.Saran.........3.Tiger.........4.India.........5.Peacock.........6.Coimbatore.........7.Lion.........8.Dove.........9.kabilan.........10.Sallema.........

Answer»
No.Proper Noun Common Noun
1.Priyagirl
2.Saranboy
3.Tigeranimal
4.IndiaCountry
5.PeacockBird
6.Coimbatoreplace
7.Lionanimal
8.Dovebird
9.kabilanboy
10.Sallemagirl

44.

Disease reduced the farmer’s ______ from 90 to 65 cows. A) flock B) bundle C) herd D) stack

Answer»

Correct option is C) herd

45.

Complete with the subject personal pronoun.1. My name is Preethi. (Preethi)______ am a student and this is my family.2. My mom’s name is princy a house wife. 3. Albert is my dad. (My dad) 4. Benjamin is my brother. (Benjamin) 5. (Preethi and Benjamin) are twins.

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1. I 

2. She 

3. He 

4. He 

5. They

46.

Read the following paragraph and pick out the different types of nouns and put them in the table.Hobby is an activity we enjoy doing in our free time. It keeps us busy in our leisure time. People choose their hobby on the basis of their interests and personality. Do you know what Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s hobby was?

Answer»
Proper NounCommon NounCollective NounAbstract Noun
Dr. A.P.J Abdul kalamHobbyactivityPersonality
Peopleleisureinterests
time
busy

47.

Fill in the blanks. ( flock, swarm, bunch, herd)1. a______ of cows. 2. a______ of birds. 3. a______ of ants. 4. a______ of grapes.

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1. herd 

2. flock 

3. swarm

4. bunch

48.

Write meaningful sentences using the words given below. a) i) often: ii) need: b) i) early: ii) soon: c) i) wish: ii) however: d) i) terribly: ii) nearby: e) i) later: ii) plenty: f) i) lovely: ii) quite: g) i) much:ii) each other: h) i) probably: ii) still:

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a) i) He often goes to pictures. 

ii) You need not come to school tomorrow. 

b) i) He is in his early twenties. 

ii) We’ll be home very soon. 

c) i) I wish I had a car. 

ii) However you look at it it’s going to cost a lot. 

d) i) I was terribly upset when I heard that news. 

ii) My uncle works in a nearby town. 

e) i) See you later. 

ii) I have a plenty of cheese. Do you want to have some? 

f) i) She has a lovely voice. 

ii) He plays quite well. 

g) i) I don’t have much money with me. 

ii) They looked each other and laughed. 

h) i) Probably you are right. 

ii) Do you still live at the same address?

49.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate phrases.(crushed to death, nest of, homes of, swarm of, herd of)Long time ago there lived a ..... (i) mice under a tree peacefully. One day a ...... (ii) of elephants in search of water came that way and destroyed the ....... (iii) of the rats and many of them were ........ (iv).

Answer»

i) nest of 

ii) herd 

iii) homes 

iv) crushed to death

50.

Edit the following passage correcting the underlined parts. 1. Speech is a great blessing, and (a) it can also be an (b) great – curse, for it helped (c) us to make our intentions and desires knowing (d) to our friends. 2. Once upon a time there lived a king in central India. He is (a) handsome and (b) very vain. He looked after (c) himself constantly in mirrors, in pools of water even in other people’s eyes when they spoke to him. “I am the handsomest (d) king on earth” he said to his courtiers. 3. The green cells of leaves are wonderful little laboratories, there (a) all the starch in the world is produced. Since starch forms a (b) important part of the food of men and animals, their life depend (c) on the work done by the green cells of plants. Thus trees are such great friends to (d) man. 4. Deforestation in a (a) Himalayas have become (b) major ecological problem. Its results are felt not only in the hill regions and (c) hundreds of miles downstream in the Ganges plain, who (d) feeds and waters about one – third of India’s 840 million people. 5. Fourteen hundred years ago, a great traveller of (a) China has come (b) to India in search of wisdom or (c) knowledge. He spent many years in India. Huen Tsang was given the title “Master of Law” of a (d) Buddha. 6. Sardar Vallabhai Patel know (a) as “An (b) Iron Man of India”. He was, no doubt, the (c) iron man in the sense that one could rely for (d) him for strict and efficient administration.

Answer»

1. a) but 

b) a 

c) helps 

d) known 

2. a) was 

b) but 

c) at 

d) most handsome 

3. a) where 

b) an 

c) depends 

d) of 

4. a) the

b) has become 

c) but 

d) which 

5. a) from 

b) came

c) and 

d) the 

6. a) is known 

b) The 

c) an 

d) on