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(d) requested

Answer is (d) Adsorption of litmus by Al(OH)₃

In lake test for Al³⁺ ions, there is the formation of coloured ‘floating lake’ In lake test for Al³⁺ ions, there is the formation of coloured ‘floating lake’ due to adsorption

Answer is (c) osmosis

Correct option is A) rescue

Correct option is (C) Sodium rosinate

Rosin is added to soaps which forms sodium rosinate which lathers well.

In recent years India has paid adequate attention to ASEAN- 

(a) The ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement came into effect in 2010. 

(b) On January 25th, 2018, silver jubilee of India and ASEAN partnership was commemorated. Leaders released postal stamps to mark the event.

OR

Miracle on Han River- 

(a) South Korea emerged as a center of power in Asia. 

(b) Between the 1960s and the 1980s, it rapidly developed into an economic power, which is termed as 'Miracle on the Han River'.

(a) The mighty Himalayas in the north and the vast Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal in the south west and east respectively provide a natural insularity to the region which is largely responsible for the linguistic, social and cultural distinctiveness of the subcontinent. 

(b) The various countries in South Asia do not have the same kind of political systems but democracy has become an accepted norm in this region. 

Thus, yes, South Asia stands for diversity in every sense and yet constitutes one geo- political space.

(a) The United States has had good relations with both India and Pakistan since the end of the Cold War and increasingly works as a moderator in India- Pakistan relations.

(b) The Economic reforms and liberal economic policies in both the countries have greatly increased the depth of American participation in the region. 

(c) The large South Asian Diasporas in the US and the huge size of the population and markets of the region also give America an added stake in the future of regional security and peace. 

The 21^st century India is being seen as an important emerging global power-

(a) The economic, cultural and strategic position of the country with the population of more than 135 crores is very strong. 

(b) From a strategic perspective, the military of India is selfsufficient with indigenous nuclear technology, making it another nuclear power. 

(c) From an economic perspective, targeting the goal of a $5 trillion economy, a competitive huge market, and ancient inclusive culture with 200 million people of Indian diaspora spreading across the globe impart distinct meaning and salience to India as a new center of power in the 21^st century.

The 21st century India is being seen as an important emerging global power-

(a) The economic, cultural and strategic position of the country with the population of more than 135 crores is very strong.

(b) From a strategic perspective, the military of India is selfsufficient with indigenous nuclear technology, making it another nuclear power.

(c) From an economic perspective, targeting the goal of a $5 trillion economy, a competitive huge market, and ancient inclusive culture with 200 million people of Indian diaspora spreading across the globe impart distinct meaning and salience to India as a new center of power in the 21st century.

Shah Commission was a commission of inquiry appointed by Government of India in 1977 to inquire into all the excesses committed in the Indian Emergency (1975 - 77). It was headed by Justice J.C. Shah, a former chief Justice of India.

Lenin argued that imperialist expansion allowed capitalism to postpone its inevitable crisis and metamorphose into socialism. It also created new, serious problems for the world. Lenin viewed World War I as an imperialist war, caused by tensions that arose from the simultaneous expansion of several European empires.

Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) is a system of rural local self-government in India. 

• Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) is a system of rural local self-government in India.
• Local Self Government is the management of local affairs by such local bodies who have been elected by the local people.
• PRI was constitutionalized through the 73^rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 to build democracy at the grass roots level and was entrusted with the task of rural development in the country.
• In its present form and structure PRI has completed 26 years of existence. However, a lot remains to be done in order to further decentralization and strengthen democracy at the grass root level.

In some countries power usually changes between two main parties. Several other parties may exist contest elections and win a few seats in the national legislatures. But only two main parties have a serious chance of winning majority of seats to form government. Such a party system is called bi-party or two party system. For example the United States of America The United Kingdom.

1. Front Foot No Ball – Overstepping by the Bowler:

A front foot no ball is the most common type of a no ball that you will see taking place in a game of cricket. This usually happens when a bowler by mistake steps over the bowling crease while delivering the ball.

2. No Ball if Ball Bounces Over Batsman’s Head:

This is another common type of no ball that we get to see during a cricket match.

Bowling a bouncer or a short pitched delivery is a common strategy in getting a batsman dismissed in cricket. However, sometimes the ball just bounces a bit too much in a manner that it goes over the top of the batsman’s head.

3. No Ball if Bowler Bowls a Beamer:
Another type of a no ball is when a bowler ends up bowling a beamer at the batsman.

A beamer is a type of delivery in cricket that reaches the batsman directly without bouncing on the pitch and at least above the height of the waist of the batsman.

The welfare state is a way of governing in which the state or an established group of social institutions provides basic economic security for its citizens. By definition, in a welfare state, the government is responsible for the individual and social welfare of its citizens.

Article 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.  

Air near water bodies is cooled due to evaporation of water. So we feel relief from the heat

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion. 

Addition of undesirable chemicals like pesticides, fertilizers, industrial waste and domestic wastes not only kill the organisms, they also cause diseases to the aquatic organisms. Besides, the requirement of oxygen by aquatic organisms is also increased. There is a reduction in the dissolved oxygen in water which adversely affects the aquatic organisms.

Transpiration: The evaporation of excess water from the stomata present in leaves of plants is called transpiration. 

Functions: 

(i) important for upward movement of water in plants. 

(ii) helps in regulating temperature of plant. 

(iii) helps in movement of xylem sap, which also increases the absorption of minerals nutrients by the roots from the soil.

Various causes of water pollution:

• Industrial waste 

• Sewage and waste water 

• Mining activities 

• Marine dumping 

• Accidental oil leakage 

• The burning of fossil fuels 

• Chemical fertilizers and pesticides 

• Leakage from sewer lines. 

• Leakage from underground storage tanks for liquids like gasoline. 

• Contamination of water causes disruptions of food chains and destruction of ecosystems. A deadly by product of this water pollution is the spread of water- borne diseases such as cholera, typhoid etc. 

Pollutants such as lead and cadmium are eaten by tiny animals. Later, these animals are consumed by fish and shellfish, and the food chain continues to be disrupted at all higher levels. Eventually, humans are affected by this process, too.

The effect of root pressure plays a important role during the night to move water upwards in a plant. Root pressure develops in the root cells because of turgidity. Under this pressure, water passes from the living cells of a root into the xylem and rises up through the stem up to the leaves.

Correct option: a) hemoglobin, PCV and total red cell count

Correct option: c) Platelet

Here, radius of curvature, R = 20 cm.
Focal length, f=?
We know, that, f =R/2  = 20/2 cm = 10 cm
The focal length of spherical mirror is 10 cm.

Concave mirror can give an erect and enlarged image of an object, when object is placed between pole and focus of the mirror.

The arteries carry oxygen and nutrients away from heart to various organs of the body. The veins take oxygen-poor blood back to the heart. Arteries begin with the aorta, the large artery leaving the heart.

\(\frac{cos45^{\circ}}{sec 30^{\circ}}+\frac1{sec 60^{\circ}}\)

⇒ cos 45° cos 30° + cos60°

⇒ \(\frac1{\sqrt2}\times\frac{\sqrt3}2+\frac12\)

\(=\frac{\sqrt3+\sqrt2}{2\sqrt2}\)

1. \(\sqrt 5 sin \theta - cos \theta = 0\) 

⇒ \(\frac{sin\theta}{cos\theta} = \frac1{\sqrt 5}\)

⇒ \(tan \theta = \frac1{\sqrt5}\)

⇒ \(\theta = tan^{-1}\left(\frac 1{\sqrt 5}\right), 0° < \theta < 90° \) 

\(\therefore \theta = 24 ° \) (approx)  (Using scientific calculator)

2. \(\frac{cos 45°}{sec 30°} + \frac 1{sec 60°}= \frac{\frac 1{\sqrt 2}}{\frac 2{\sqrt 3}} + \frac 12\)

\(= \frac{\sqrt 3}{2\sqrt 2} + \frac 12 = \frac {\sqrt 3 + \sqrt 2}{2\sqrt 2}\)