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1.

What are the roles played by (a) Cytokinins and (b) Gibberellins.

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(i) Role of Cytokinins : 

(a) Promote cell division 

(b) Promotes sprouting of lateral buds

(ii) Role of Gibberellins : 

(a) Germination of seeds and sprouting of buds 

(b) Elongation of stems

2.

How does inscription help in reconstruction of history?

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  • Knowledge about the rulers and their achievement ( By prashasti ) 
  • Script and language of that time 
  • Land grand and economic condition 
  • Extent of the empire 
  • Social and Religious conditionsof Kingdom.
3.

In the given political outline map of India locate and label the following with appropriate symbols:A. The state at the top in human development indexB. An oil refinery located in Uttar PradeshC. A major sea port located in OdishaD. Iron ore producing area in Karnataka with name E. Dry land farming areas with name 

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A- Kerala

B-Mathura

C- Paradwip

D- Hills of Kudremukh in Karnataka

E- Gujarat or Rajasthan

4.

What is Earth’s axis?

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The Axis is an imaginary line joining the north and south pole of the globe.

5.

Which branch of Geography studies about heavenly bodies?

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Astronomical Geography is the study of the heavenly bodies of the Space

6.

Expalain the types of maps. 

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Maps may be broadly divided into two types. 

A. On the basis of Scale Maps are classified into three types. 

(a) Large Scale Maps: The Maps drawn on the scale of 1 cm= 1 km or 1:1, 00,000 and 1 inch=1 mile or 1:63,360 eg. Cadastral maps (Village, Town and City maps).

(b) Medium Scale Maps: the Maps drawn on the scale of 1 cnm=1 Km to 1 cm=10 km or 1:1,00,000 and 1:10,00,000 eg. Topographical Maps (Mountains, Plateaus, plains).

(c) Small Scale maps: The Maps drawn on the scale below 1 cm: 15Km or 1:15,00,000 eg. Atlas and Wall Maps. These maps show broad physical and cultural features.

B. On the basis of purpose various types of Maps are prepared.

(i) Topographical maps: To show relief features, forests, land use, river system, roads, railways, pipelines, distribution of rural and urban settlements etc. 

(ii) Cadastral maps: The Cadastral maps are drawn to register the ownership of field, farm, building, firm etc. 

(iii) Economic Maps: These maps provide information about human economic activities eg. Agriculture, mining, industry, marketing, trade etc.

(iv) Population Maps: These maps show the information about distribution, growth, density, migration, age and sex composition of population. These maps are also drawn to show the distribution of occupational structure, language, social groups of people etc. 

(v) Weather Maps: These are useful to analyzed weather condition and distribution of temperature, pressure, humidity, winds, rainfall etc.

7.

What is an ‘Orbit’?

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The path on which the earth revolves around the Sun is called ‘Orbit’.

8.

Which branch of Geography deals with heavenly bodies of the space?

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Astronomical Geography is the study of the heavenly bodies of the space 

9.

Name the reagents which are used in the following conversions :(i) 1º alcohol to an aldehyde(ii) Butan-2-one to butan-2-ol(iii) Phenol to 2, 4, 6 tribromophenol

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(i) PCC, a complex of chromium trioxide with pyridine and HCl.
(ii) NaBH4, sodium borohydride.
(iii) Br2 (water)

10.

Explain what is observed, when (i). an electric current is passed through a sol. (ii). KCl, an electrolyte is added to hydrated ferric oxide sol.

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(i) Electrophoresis takes place 

(ii) Coagulation of the sol takes place and a precipitate of Fe(OH)3 is obtained.

11.

Explain giving reasons: (i). Which is stronger reducing agent Cr2+ or Fe2+? (ii).  A compound of vanadium has a magnetic moment of 1.73 B.M. Work out the electronic configuration of vanadium ion in the compound. (iii). The transition metals generally form colored compounds.

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(i) Cr2+ is stronger reducing agent than Fe2+ . d4 to d3 occur in case of Cr2+ to Cr3+ and in medium like water d3 is more stable as compared to d5(CFSE). 

(ii) V4+ 

(iii) because of the presence of unpaired electrons they show d ‐d transition

12.

(i) a) Arrange the following in the increasing order of thermal stability: H2O, H2S, H2Se, H2Te b) Give the formula of the brown ring formed at the interface during the ring test for nitrate. (ii) A greenish yellow gas ‘A’ with pungent and suffocating odour, is a powerful bleaching agent. ‘A’ on treatment with dry slaked lime it gives bleaching powder. Identify ‘A’ and explain the reason for its bleaching action. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of ‘A’ with hot and concentrated NaOH.

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(i)(a) H2Te, H2Se, H2S, H2

(b) [Fe (H2O)5 (NO)]2+ 

(ii) A is chlorine gas 

Its bleaching action is due to oxidation. 

Cl2 + H2O → 2HCl + O , Coloured substance + O → Colourless substance 

6 NaOH + 3Cl2 → 5NaCl + NaClO3 + 3H2O

13.

The elements of 3d transition series are given as: Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn Answer the following:(i). Write the element which shows maximum number of oxidation states. Given reason. (ii). Which element has the highest melting point and why? (iii).Which element is a strong oxidizing agent in +3 oxidation state and why?

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(i) Mn, because it has electronic configuration 3d54s2 , Thus there are 7 electrons that can be shared.

(ii) Cr, because Cr has configuration 3d54s1 , 6 unpaired electrons participated in formation of metallic bonds. 

(iii) Mn3+ . The change from Mn2+ to Mn5+ results in half filled (d) stable configuration.

14.

Correct order of bond dissociation energy (1) Br2 > Cl2 (2) F2 > Cl2 (3) I2 > F2 (4) F2 > I2

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Correct option (4) F2 > I2

Explanation:

Bond dissociation energy order Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2

15.

i. Arrange the following in decreasing order of bond dissociation enthalpy F2 , Cl2 , Br2 , I2 ii. Bi does not form pπ-pπ bonds. Give reason for the observation.iii.Electron gain enthalpy of oxygen is less negative than sulphur. Justify

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i. Arrange the following in decreasing order of bond dissociation enthalpy Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I

ii. Bi does not form pπ-pπ bonds as its atomic orbitals are large and diffuse so effective overlapping is not possible

iii. Due to small size of oxygen, it has greater electron electron repulsions

16.

DNA polymerase I possesses (A) Polymerase activity (B) 3’→5’ Exonuclease activity (C) 5’→3’ Exonuclease activity (D) All of these

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(D) All of these

17.

DNA polymerase III holoenzyme possesses (A) Polymerase activity (B) 3’→5’ Exonuclease activity (C) 5’→3’ Exonuclease and polymerase activities (D) 3’→5’ Exonuclease and polymerase activities

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(D) 3’5’ Exonuclease and polymerase activities

18.

 Column I Column II (a) Chlamydomonas (i) Moss(b) Cycas (ii) Pteridophyte(c) Selaginella (iii) Algae(d) Sphagnum (iv) Gymnosperm

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Column I

Column II

(a)

Chlamydomonas

(iii)

Algae

(b)

Cycas

(iv)

Gymnosperm

(c)

Selaginella

(ii)

Pteridophyte

(d)

Sphagnum

(i)

Moss

19.

define inlforesence b

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Inflorescence, in a flowering plant, a cluster of flowers on a branch or a system of branches. An inflorescence is categorized on the basis of the arrangement of flowers on a main axis (peduncle) and by the timing of its flowering (determinate and indeterminate).

20.

6 Give general classification of kingdom Plante.Ans

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Kingdom Plantae includes all the plants. They are eukaryotic, multicellular and autotrophic organisms. The plant cell contains a rigid cell wall. Plants have chloroplast and chlorophyll pigment, which is required for photosynthesis.

21.

Which step is irrelevant with respect to aerobic respiration? (a) Glycolysis(b) Pyruvate oxidate (c) Fermentation (d) TCA cycle

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(c) Fermentation

22.

Identify the correct statement: (I) Sulphur is essential for amino acids Cystine and Methionine (II) Low level of N, K, S and Mo affect the cell division (III) Non-leguminous plant Aims which contain bacterium Frankia (IV) Denitrification carried out by Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter(a) (I), (II) are correct (b) (I), (II), (III) are correct (c) (I) only correct (d) All are correct

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(b) (I), (II), (III) are correct

23.

Rubber is a ……(a) Latex (b) Resin (c) Alkaloid (d) Drug

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Rubber is a Latex.

24.

DNA fingerprinting Kya hai

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डीएनए फिंगरप्रिंटिंग तकनीक का उपयोग आपराधिक मामलों की गुत्थियां सुलझाने के लिए किया जाता है।  इस पद्धति में किसी व्यक्ति के जैविक अंशो जैसे- रक्त, बाल, लार, वीर्य या दूसरे कोशिका-स्नोतों के द्वारा उसके डीएनए की पहचान की जाती है।

25.

What is the function of scrotum

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The bag of skin that holds and helps to protect the testicles. The testicles make sperm and, to do this, the temperature of the testicles needs to be cooler than the inside of the body.

26.

Type γ H chain is present in (A) Ig G (B) Ig A (C) Ig M (D) Ig D

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Correct option (A) Ig G

27.

Discuss fitness according to Darwin

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According to Darwin's theory fitness refers to the Reproductive fitness of an organism because it describes the reproductive success of an individual which is measured as the number of offsprings produce by an individual with respect to specific genotype or phenotype. Fitness theory of Darwin doesn't depend on strength of an organism to survive but the ability of an organism to pass on its genetic material to its offsprings. 

28.

What is the male reproduction system

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1. Testis are essential organs which are located outside the abdomen in the scrotal sacs. 

2. There is common urethra through which urine and semen, are passed out.  

3. Reproductive system of male continues to work even in old age.  

4. Sperms or male gametes are produced by meiosis in the testis.  

5. Sperms are produced in millions at one time.  

6. Three accessory glands are associated with the male reproductive system.  

7. Testis secrete testosterone which is essential male hormone.

29.

Type α H chain is present in (A) Ig E (B) Ig A (C) Ig M (D) Ig D

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Correct option (B) Ig A

30.

Type ε H chain is present in (A) Ig A (B) Ig M (C) Ig D (D) Ig E 

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Correct option (D) Ig E

31.

Type δ H chain is present in (A) Ig G (B) Ig A (C) Ig M (D) Ig D 

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Correct option (D) Ig D

32.

Type µ H chain is present in (A) Ig G (B) Ig A (C) Ig M (D) Ig D

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Correct option (C) Ig M

33.

A ‘J’ chain is present in (A) Ig D (B) Ig M (C) Ig G (D) Ig E

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Correct option (B) Ig M

34.

A secretory protein T chain (T protein) is present in (A) Ig A (B) Ig M (C) Ig D (D) Ig E

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Correct option (A) Ig A

35.

Anatropus ovule is- (a) Upright (b) Inverted (c) Round (d) Curved

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Anatropus ovule is Inverted.

36.

Possible blood group in children from the parent with ‘B’ and ‘O’ blood group are- (a) All B (b) All O (c) Both B and O (d) A and B

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Possible blood group in children from the parent with ‘B’ and ‘O’ blood group are  Both B and O.

37.

The amount of energy transferred from one trophic level to next is- (a) 1.5% (b) 10% (c) 15% (d) 20%

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The amount of energy transferred from one trophic level to next is  10%.

38.

Biogas contains- (a) CO2 (b) H2S (c) CH4 (d) All of these 

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(d) All of these 

39.

How many structural genes are present in lac-operon in E.coli? (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1 

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structural genes are present in lac-operon in E.coli.

40.

Exine of pollen grain is made up of- (a) Pectocellulose (b) Lignocellulose (c) Sporopollenin (d) Pollen kit

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Exine of pollen grain is made up of Sporopollenin.

41.

The order in which the reagent must be used to separate the compound I-IV is: A. `NaOH,NaHCO_3,HCl`B. `HCl, NaOH, NaHCO_3`C. `NaHCO_3, NaOH, HCl`D. `NaOH, HCl,NaHCO_3`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
It is soluble in `NaHCO_3` , I is soluble in NaOH and III is soluble in HCl.
42.

Which of the following has no net dipole moment ?A. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - B,C,D
cis form have some net dipole moment.
43.

Explain the significance of magnetic spin quantum number

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SPIN QUANTUM NUMBER (s) - It signifies the spin of the electron can have ±1/2 for each value of m.

44.

Describe the function of Epididymis

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The epididymis is a long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle. It carries and stores sperm cells that are created in the testes. It's also the job of the epididymis to bring the sperm to maturity — the sperm that emerge from the testes are immature and incapable of fertilization.

45.

All hormones

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  • Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Luteinising hormone (LH)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Prolactin (PRL)
  • Growth hormone (GH)
  • Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
46.

The endocrine glands includes

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Important endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands. There are other glands that contain endocrine tissue and secrete hormones, including the pancreas, ovaries, and testes.

Endocrine glands are ductless glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood.

Important endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands. There are other glands that contain endocrine tissue and secrete hormones, including the pancreas, ovaries, and testes.

47.

Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “room”. (a) wash (b) white (c) blue (d) big

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Correct answer is (a) wash

48.

Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “ship” ,(a) boat (b) hill (c) brother (d) friend

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Correct answer is (d) friend

49.

Benzene reacts with acetyl chloride in the prescence of anhydrous `AlCl_(3)` to giveA. `C_6 H_5 Cl`B. `C_6 H_5 COCl`C. `C_6 H_5 CH_3`D. `C_6 H_5 COCH_3`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Friedel-Crafts Acylation Reaction.
50.

Choose the word from the options given to form a compound word with “light” , (a) river (b) sing (c) lime (d) lemon

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Correct answer is (c) lime