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1.	The craze for collecting postage stamps is known as ………(a) Melomania (b) parricide (c) pragmatist (d) stampomania
Answer» (d) stampomania

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2.	Australian aborigines are dark skinned people whose DESCENDANTS came to the continent from Asia about 25,000 years ago. A) predecessors B) relatives C) offsprings D) colonists E) supporters
Answer» Correct option is C) offsprings

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3.	I am a BIG FISH IN A SMALL COMPANY. A) to be important in a big company B) to be respected everywhere C) to be important in a small company D) to be estimated everywhere E) not to be important in a small company
Answer» Correct option is C) to be important in a small company

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4.	Following are three equations of motion `S(g)=ut+(1)/(2)at^(2) v(s)=sqrt(u^(2)+2as) v(t)=u+at` Where `,S,u,t,a,v` are respectively the displacement `(` dependent variable `)`, initial `(` constant `)`, time taken `(` independent variable `)`, acceleration `(` constant `)` and final velocity `(` dependent variable `)` of the particel after time `t`. Find the displacement of the particle when its velocity becomes `10m//s` if acceleration is `5m//s^(2)` all through -A. `50 m`B. `200 m`C. `10 m`D. `100 m`
Answer» Correct Answer - C `v^(2)=u^(2)+2as` `(10)^(2)=0+2xx5xxs` `s=10m`

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5.	`y=x^(3)+2x^(2)+7x+8` then `(dy)/(dx)` will be-A. `3x^(2)+2x+15`B. `3x^(2)+4x+7`C. `x^(3)+2x^(2)+15`D. `x^(3)+4x+7`
Answer» Correct Answer - B `y=x^(3)+2x^(2)+7x+8` `(dy)/(dx)=3x^(2)+4x+7`

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6.	Statement 1: While drawing a line on a paper by pencil, friction force acts on paper in the same direction along which line is drawn on the paper. Statement 2: Friction always opposes motion.A. Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.B. Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.C. Statement-1 is true but statement-2 is falseD. Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
Answer» Correct Answer - C Friction always oppose relative motion.

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7.	Which factors will you consider while preparing time plan for your brother? i. Estimate of time ii. Incentive received iii. Help available iv. Change in routine Choose the correct option. a. i and ii b. ii and iv c. iii and iv d. i and iii
Answer» correct option is d. i and iii

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8.	Which of the following statement is correct for adolescents? a. Give less importance to their friends b. Have rebellious attitude c. Follow set rules d. Always emotionally balanced
Answer» correct option is b. Have rebellious attitude

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9.	Anup likes to solve different types of puzzles. It will help in developing his____________ skills. a. Social b. Emotional c. Physical d. Cognitive
Answer» correct option is d. Cognitive

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10.	Suggest your mother the best way to save her energy while cleaning the house. a. Mopping while sitting b. Using long handled mop c. Mopping while bending d. Using short handled mop
Answer» correct option is b. Using long handled mop

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11.	What are the components to be filled in Labour Budget format?
Answer» Labour budget format comprises month-wise details for the next financial year, such as: i. Projection of households to be provided employment ii. Projected persondays to be generated iii. Projected wage expenditure iv. Projected material expenditure

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What are the components to be filled in Labour Budget format?

Answer»

Labour budget format comprises month-wise details for the next financial year, such as:

i. Projection of households to be provided employment

ii. Projected persondays to be generated

iii. Projected wage expenditure

iv. Projected material expenditure

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12.	“Where were you at 2:00?” “_____ the beach.” A) In B) On C) At D) To
Answer» Correct option is B) On

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13.	“Where were you at 2:00?” “_____ a cave.” A) In B) On C) At D) By
Answer» Correct option is A) In

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14.	I hate doing the ______ especially cleaning the windows. A) homework B) houseworkC) jobs D) house-jobs
Answer» Correct option is B) housework

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15.	“Where were you at 2:00?” “_____ Sally’s house doing my homework.” A) Of B) On C) At D) From
Answer» Correct option is C) At

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16.	What is biological indicators? Discuss briefly.
Answer» Biological Indicators (BIs), as defined by ANSI/AAMI and ISO, are test systems containing viable microorganisms providing a defined resistance to a specific sterilization process. A biological indicator provides information on whether necessary conditions were met to kill a specified number of microorganisms for a given sterilization process, providing a level of confidence in the process. Endospores, or bacterial spores, are the microorganisms primarily used in BIs. They are considered some of the toughest ones to kill. Additionally, bacterial spores are chosen for a specific sterilization process based on their known resistance to that process. For example, Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores demonstrate a high resistance towards steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide and are therefore used in BIs that monitor these sterilization processes.

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17.	Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification. 2. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only. 3. The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines. Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer» (c) Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gassfication. Combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines.

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18.	Which statement is correct regarding deforestation?I. The process of clearance of forest by burning or logging is called deforestationII. The main reasons for deforestation are trees or derived charcoal are used as, or sold, for fuel or as a commodity, while cleared land is used as grassland for livestock, plantations of commodities, and settlements.III. Deforested areas usually sustain extensive adverse soil erosion and regularly damage into wasteland.(a) I & II (b) II & III (c) Only III (d) All the above
Answer» (d) The process of clearance of forest by burning or logging is called deforestation. The main reasons for deforestation are trees or derived charcoal are used as, or sold, for fuel or as (a) commodity, while cleared land is used as grassland for livestock, plantations of commodities, and settlements. Deforested areas usually sustain extensive adverse soil erosion and regularly damage into wasteland.

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19.	Consider the following statements : 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer» (d) Eco-sensitive zones are the ecologically important areas designated to be protected from industrial pollution and unregulated development under the Environment Protection Act of 1986. Only environmentally hazardous human activities are prohibited in those areas. Therefore, both the statements are incorrect.

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20.	With reference to ‘Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’, which of the following statements is/ are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples. 2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management. 3. It assists the countries in their ‘REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)’ efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer» (c) The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society, and Indigenous Peoples focused on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, forest carbon stock conservation, the sustainable management of forests, and the enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries (activities commonly referred to as REDD+).

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21.	Deforestation includes which of the following? I. Felling, and removal of forest litter II. Browsing III. Grazing and trampling of seedlings IV. Repeated lopping Select the correct answer: (a) Only I (b) I and III (c) III and IV (d) All the above
Answer» (d) Deforestation is the removal of vegetation in (a) forest to the extent that it no longer supports its natural flora and fauna. Deforestation is (a) very broad term, which consists of cutting of trees including repeated lopping, felling, and removal of forest litter, browsing, grazing and trampling of seedlings.

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22.	Consider the following statements : 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer» (b) The Animal Welfare Board of India was established in 1962 under Section 4 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. The National Tiger Conservation Authority is set up under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Environment and Forests and is a statutory body. National Ganga River Basin Authority was established by the Central Government of India, on 20 February 2009. The Prime Minister is the chair of the Authority.

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23.	The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 °C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world? 1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source. 2. Widespread coral mortality will occur. 3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear. 4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» (b) If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level then Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source and Widespread coral mortality will occur.

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24.	Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Carbon monoxide 4. Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» (d) In steel furnace coke reacts with iron to release pollutants like Oxides of sulphur, Oxides of nitrogen, Carbon monoxide & Carbon dioxide.

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25.	What is carrying capacity?
Answer» The population that can be supported indefinitely by an ecosystem without destroying that ecosystem is called Carrying Capacity.

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26.	What are the advantages of using PVC in Water supply pipes and Industrial piping over GI pipes? I. They are heavy and plumbing work is difficult II. Corrosion problem is eliminated and hence corrosion related contamination of water is avoided and life of the pipes increases III. Inner surface of pipes may be made smooth to reduce friction losses, thus saving on electricity bills and conserving energy (a) I & II (b) II & III (c) Only III (d) All the above
Answer» (b) II & III

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27.	What are the problems from Indiscriminate Discarding of used Plastics? I. They choke storm water drains, often causing overflow of storm water on roads. II. Being non-biodegradable they remain in the soil for a very long time, thus affecting the farm economy III. Direct transfer of molecular oxygen into water is also affected (a) I & II (b) Only II (c) Only III (d) All the above
Answer» (d) All the above

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28.	The basic objectives of Indian planning are: 1. economic growth2. self-reliance 3. employment generation 4. population growth (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» The correct option is: (b) 1, 2 and 3

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29.	What is the correct sequence of the following strategies used for Five Year Plans in India?1. Balanced growth 2. Rehabilitation of the economy 3. Industrial development (a) 1, 3, 2 (b) 2, 1, 3 (c) 2, 3, 1 (d) 3, 2, 1
Answer» The correct option is: (c) 2, 3, 1

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30.	Observe the flow chart given below.What will come in the empty box?A. gramB. maizeC. milletsD. pulses
Answer» Correct option is :C. millets

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31.	What is common between primitive subsistence farming and intensive subsistence farming? A. Both require the use of modern machinery. B. Both are done on large tracts of land. C. Both require large amounts of credit. D. Both are labour-intensive.
Answer» D. Both are labour-intensive.

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32.	In India, the Public Sector is most dominant in :(a) transport (b) steel production (c) commercial banking (d) organised term-lending financial institutions
Answer» (c) commercial banking

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33.	What was the purpose of replacing the former royal standard with a new French flag, the tricolour, during the French revolution in 1789?A. to evoke loyalty toward the nation instead of a king B. to show other countries that the French flag was superior to theirs C. to support the businessmen who had created the flag to lead the revolution D. to provoke the people to wage a war against Holland and Switzerland in 1790
Answer» A. to evoke loyalty toward the nation instead of a king

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34.	Consider the following statements:1. The highest deciding body for planning in India is the Planning Commission of India.2. The Secretary of the Planning Commission of India is also the Secretary of National Development Council3. The Constitution includes economic and social planning in the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 only
Answer» The correct option is: (b) 2 only

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35.	The first attempt to initiate economic planning in India was made by: (a) Balwantrai Mehta (b) Vallabhbhai Patel (c) M. Visvesvaraya (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer» (c) M. Visvesvaraya

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36.	India's economic planning CANNOT be said to be :(a) indicative (b) imperative (c) limited (d) democratic
Answer» India's economic planning CANNOT be said to be imperative.

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37.	Among the achievements of Indian planning, we may include: 1. development of strong infrastructure 2. diversification of industry and exports 3. high growth of national income 4. strong control over prices (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 2 and 3
Answer» The correct option is: (a) 1 and 2

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38.	Indicative Planning being pursued in India since the 8th Plan aims at ensuring that: 1. Planning mechanism plays a facilitatory role 2. Planning mechanism brings about a balance between need and supply 3. Planning mechanism concerns itself with optima! utilisation of resources 4. Planning concerns itself with laying down broad directions in which the economy should move Choose the correct answer from: (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
Answer» The correct option is: (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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39.	Microeconomics is concerned with: 1. behaviour of industrial decision-makers 2. the level of employment 3. changes in the general level of prices 4. determination of prices of goods and services (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
Answer» The correct option is: (d) 1 and 4

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40.	The Planning Commission of India: I. was set up in 1950 II. is a constitutional body III. is an advisory body IV. is a government department (a) I and II (b) II and III (c) I and III (d) III only
Answer» The correct option is: (c) I and III

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41.	Which of the statements given below is/are correct?1. Food for Work Programme was launched in India during the 10th Five Year Plan.2. The Planning Commission in India is a constitutional body. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» The correct option is: (a) 1 only

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42.	'The strategy of Rolling plan was adopted during the Prime Ministership of:(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri (b) Indira Gandhi (c) Morarji Desai (d) Rajiv Gandhi
Answer» (c) Morarji Desai

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43.

Differentiate between Grazing food chain and Detritus food chain.

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Grazing food chain	Detritus food chain
1. Grazing food chain begins from plants and proceed from small to large animals. Ex-Plants(Grass) → herbivores (Rabbit) → carnivores (Tiger)	1. Detritus food chain proceeds from dead animals to microorganism. Ex-Detritus→Decomposers
2. They are directly dependent on solar radiations as a source of energy.	2. They do not depend on solar radiation.

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44.	Consider the following about the 'Rolling Plan': I. A plan for the current year which includes the annual budget II. A plan for a fixed number of years, say 3, 4 or 5 III. It is revised every year as per requirements of the economy IV. A perspective plan for 10, 15 or 20 yearsWhich of the above are correct?(a) I and II (b) I and III(c) II and III (d) I, II, III and IV
Answer» The correct option is: (b) I and III

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45.	Define food chain and food web.
Answer» Food chain – Organism of different trophic levels in nature are connected to each other for food or energy relationship forming a food chain. Food web – A network of food chains which become interconnected at various trophic levels so as to form a number of feeding connections amongst the different organisms of a biotic community is called as food web.

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Define food chain and food web.

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Food chain – Organism of different trophic levels in nature are connected to each other for food or energy relationship forming a food chain.

Food web – A network of food chains which become interconnected at various trophic levels so as to form a number of feeding connections amongst the different organisms of a biotic community is called as food web.

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46.	What is gene therapy?
Answer» Gene therapy – The application of techniques of genetic engineering to alter or replace defective genes is called gene therapy. In gene therapy, normal genes are inserted into individual or embryo to take over the function and compensate for nonfunctional gene.

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47.	What do you understand by clone?
Answer» Clone is the product of living structures genetically identical to their parent structure. It occurs naturally in asexually reproducing microbes, some lower animals like Amoeba and also in monozygotic identical twins. Thus clone is exact carbon copy of a single living parent.

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48.	Give an account of Test tube baby.
Answer» In the laboratory ova from wife/donar (female) and sperms from the husband/donar (male) are collected and are induced to form zygote under simulated conditions. The early embryos (with upto 8 blastomeres) could then be transferrred into the fallopian tube and embryo with more than 8 blastomeres into the uterus to complete its further development. The baby produced by this process known as Test tube baby.

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49.	Name the important parts of female reproductive system.
Answer» Female reproductive system includes– (a) A pair of ovaries, (b) A pair of oviducts, (c) Uterus, (d) Cervix, vagina, external genitelia, and (e) A pair of mammary glands.

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Name the important parts of female reproductive system.

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Female reproductive system includes–

(a) A pair of ovaries,

(b) A pair of oviducts,

(c) Uterus,

(d) Cervix, vagina, external genitelia, and

(e) A pair of mammary glands.

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50.	What is the cause of discontinuous synthesis of DNA on one of the parental strands of DNA? What happens to these short stretches of the DNA synthesised?
Answer» DNA polymerase can polymerise the nucleotides only in 5’ → 3’ direction. Hence, on the template strand of DNA with 5’ → 3’ polarity, there is discontinuous synthesis at the replication fork. These short stretches of DNA are joined together by DNA-ligase into a new strand of DNA.

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The craze for collecting postage stamps is known as ………(a) Melomania (b) parricide (c) pragmatist (d) stampomania

Australian aborigines are dark skinned people whose DESCENDANTS came to the continent from Asia about 25,000 years ago. A) predecessors B) relatives C) offsprings D) colonists E) supporters

I am a BIG FISH IN A SMALL COMPANY. A) to be important in a big company B) to be respected everywhere C) to be important in a small company D) to be estimated everywhere E) not to be important in a small company

`y=x^(3)+2x^(2)+7x+8` then `(dy)/(dx)` will be-A. `3x^(2)+2x+15`B. `3x^(2)+4x+7`C. `x^(3)+2x^(2)+15`D. `x^(3)+4x+7`

Which factors will you consider while preparing time plan for your brother? i. Estimate of time ii. Incentive received iii. Help available iv. Change in routine Choose the correct option. a. i and ii b. ii and iv c. iii and iv d. i and iii

Which of the following statement is correct for adolescents? a. Give less importance to their friends b. Have rebellious attitude c. Follow set rules d. Always emotionally balanced

Anup likes to solve different types of puzzles. It will help in developing his____________ skills. a. Social b. Emotional c. Physical d. Cognitive

Suggest your mother the best way to save her energy while cleaning the house. a. Mopping while sitting b. Using long handled mop c. Mopping while bending d. Using short handled mop

What are the components to be filled in Labour Budget format?

“Where were you at 2:00?” “_____ the beach.” A) In B) On C) At D) To

“Where were you at 2:00?” “_____ a cave.” A) In B) On C) At D) By

I hate doing the ______ especially cleaning the windows. A) homework B) houseworkC) jobs D) house-jobs

“Where were you at 2:00?” “_____ Sally’s house doing my homework.” A) Of B) On C) At D) From

What is biological indicators? Discuss briefly.

Deforestation includes which of the following? I. Felling, and removal of forest litter II. Browsing III. Grazing and trampling of seedlings IV. Repeated lopping Select the correct answer: (a) Only I (b) I and III (c) III and IV (d) All the above

Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Carbon monoxide 4. Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1and 3 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

What is carrying capacity?

The basic objectives of Indian planning are: 1. economic growth2. self-reliance 3. employment generation 4. population growth (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

What is the correct sequence of the following strategies used for Five Year Plans in India?1. Balanced growth 2. Rehabilitation of the economy 3. Industrial development (a) 1, 3, 2 (b) 2, 1, 3 (c) 2, 3, 1 (d) 3, 2, 1

Observe the flow chart given below.What will come in the empty box?A. gramB. maizeC. milletsD. pulses

What is common between primitive subsistence farming and intensive subsistence farming? A. Both require the use of modern machinery. B. Both are done on large tracts of land. C. Both require large amounts of credit. D. Both are labour-intensive.

In India, the Public Sector is most dominant in :(a) transport (b) steel production (c) commercial banking (d) organised term-lending financial institutions

The first attempt to initiate economic planning in India was made by: (a) Balwantrai Mehta (b) Vallabhbhai Patel (c) M. Visvesvaraya (d) Jawaharlal Nehru

India's economic planning CANNOT be said to be :(a) indicative (b) imperative (c) limited (d) democratic

Among the achievements of Indian planning, we may include: 1. development of strong infrastructure 2. diversification of industry and exports 3. high growth of national income 4. strong control over prices (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 2 and 3

Microeconomics is concerned with: 1. behaviour of industrial decision-makers 2. the level of employment 3. changes in the general level of prices 4. determination of prices of goods and services (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4

The Planning Commission of India: I. was set up in 1950 II. is a constitutional body III. is an advisory body IV. is a government department (a) I and II (b) II and III (c) I and III (d) III only

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?1. Food for Work Programme was launched in India during the 10th Five Year Plan.2. The Planning Commission in India is a constitutional body. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

'The strategy of Rolling plan was adopted during the Prime Ministership of:(a) Lal Bahadur Shastri (b) Indira Gandhi (c) Morarji Desai (d) Rajiv Gandhi

Differentiate between Grazing food chain and Detritus food chain.

Define food chain and food web.

What is gene therapy?

What do you understand by clone?

Give an account of Test tube baby.

Name the important parts of female reproductive system.

What is the cause of discontinuous synthesis of DNA on one of the parental strands of DNA? What happens to these short stretches of the DNA synthesised?