100525 + Interview Questions in GENERAL QA IN GENERAL AWARENESS

1.	A ______________ may be included in an estimate to provide for unknown costs which are indicated as likely to occur by experience, but are not identifiable.(a) approximate(b) improbability(c) contingency(d) certainty
Answer» Right choice is (c) contingency Explanation: When using an estimate which has no contingency to set a budget or to set aside funding, a contingency is often added to improve the probability that the budget or funding will be adequate to complete the project. Being unable to complete a project risks public ridicule. See cost contingency for more information. The estimate or budget contingency is not intended to compensate for poor estimate quality, and is not intended to fund design growth, owner changes, or anything else unrelated to delivering the scope as defined in the estimate documentation. Generally more contingency is needed for earlier estimates due to the higher uncertainty of estimate accuracy.

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2.	Let children learn to judge their own work. A child (256) to talk does not learn (257) being corrected all the time (258) corrected too much, he will (259) talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the (260) he uses and the language those around him use.A. speechB. languageC. talkD. skill
Answer» Correct Answer - B

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3.	Let children learn to judge their own work. A child (256) to talk does not learn (257) being corrected all the time (258) corrected too much, he will (259) talking. He notices a thousand times a day the difference between the (260) he uses and the language those around him use.A. stopB. haltC. avoidD. shun
Answer» Correct Answer - A

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4.	Houses for _____ people pay high prices aren’t always well built. A) why B) that C) which D) whom
Answer» Correct option is C) which

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5.	______________ include general office expenses, rents, taxes, supervision and other costs which are indirect expenses and not productive expenses on the job.(a) Total costs(b) General costs(c) Overhead costs(d) Contingencies
Answer» Right answer is (c) Overhead costs Explanation: The miscellaneous expenses on overheads may be under the following heads- General overheads, Job overheads.

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6.	Her children are too young to look after______. A) them B) by themselves C) on their own D) themselves
Answer» Correct option is D) themselves

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7.	There were ______ snow on the car. A) two feet of B) two feet C) a two-feet D) a foot
Answer» Correct option is A) two feet of

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8.	Explain the importance of village studies.
Answer» Importance of village studies are summarized below. 1. Field Work is an Antidote to Book View: According to M.N. Srinivas, studies of Indian village communities would be of great significance for planners and administrators. Information provided by a Sociologist is based on his intensive fieldwork experience and no account of book knowledge can ever be a substitute for this. M.N.Srinivas undertook a study on Rampura village near Mysore, with a view to high lighting that the agricultural practices of the Indian peasant can only be understood in the context of his Technology, level of knowledge, legal and social institutions, religion and way of life. He has recorded his experience in Rampura village in his work ‘Remembered Village’. 2. Calculated opposition to change: Over the last hundred years or more, the peasant has been represented as extremely conservative, pigheaded, ignorant and superstitious. But the Sociological studies do not subscribe to this view. McKim Marriot’s study of Kishan Garhi village in Uttar Pradesh reveals that the peasants had accepted new crops, techniques of cultivation, etc., and had opposed only a few changes. Thus, the headman of Rampura village wanted bull-dozers and electricity, but not a school. Electricity and bull-dozer would get him name and fame, his authority over others becomes stronger, etc. But, a school would make labour scarcer, educated poor people may lose respect they have for the rich and so on. There are key persons in each village thus, who exploit every change to their benefit. If he then opposes the tool or process, it is not because of stupidity but because of his intelligence. Only a field-study of the village community could shed light on aspects which otherwise go unnoticed. 3. Literary Bias: Literature on caste states that caste is immobile. This is not a fact as through Sanskritization, castes have tried to move up on the local hierarchy. This is also true of the conditions of women. Condition of women prevalent among the upper castes were generalized to include all Hindus. But, the truth is that the women of lower castes are better placed in comparison to women of upper castes. Observation of Hindu social life has been vitiated by book view and the upper-caste view. Thus, the only solution for this literary bias lies in doing field research. Field-studies suggest something different, from what is found in religious texts. It is clear that the book-view and upper-caste view’ may be biased and need not be a fact always. Only field research can help us to overcome literary bias and accept facts about village communities. 4. Recording for later evaluation: Prof. Yogesh Atal states that “Roots of the present are always to be found in the past and an analysis of the present would guide the future. Hence, a comparison and evaluation of the impact of planned change at a later date necessarily demands that the present be recorded”. 5. Development of Analytical Categories: The study of Indian village community has helped in developing certain analytical categories. Field studies conducted in different parts of the country point to the existence of certain processes of change which have been labeled either locally or on an all India basis. For instance, analytical models like Sanskritization and West ernisation (M.N. Srinivas), Kulinisation (N. Prasad), DeSanskritization (Majumdar), Universalisation and Parochialisation (McKim Marriot), Great tradition and little tradition (Robert Redfield), etc., have helped in the analysis of transformation that the village communities are undergoing. A. R. Desai’s Rural Sociology in India is an important work in this regard. 6. Village Studies are important for Social Reformation: Prof. Ramakrishna Mukher- jee’s analysis makes it clear that the village has become the centre of all discussions and debates. Plan, Budget, Administrative strategy, etc., all have become rural area oriented. Thus, planners, economists, administrators, sociologists, reformers, and others concentrate on village and are busy collecting data on them. Under the impact of planned and non-directed changes, villages are undergoing transformation. Thus, there is the need for the study of village communities in India.

8.

Explain the importance of village studies.

Answer»

Importance of village studies are summarized below.

1. Field Work is an Antidote to Book View: According to M.N. Srinivas, studies of Indian village communities would be of great significance for planners and administrators. Information provided by a Sociologist is based on his intensive fieldwork experience and no account of book knowledge can ever be a substitute for this.

M.N.Srinivas undertook a study on Rampura village near Mysore, with a view to high lighting that the agricultural practices of the Indian peasant can only be understood in the context of his Technology, level of knowledge, legal and social institutions, religion and way of life. He has recorded his experience in Rampura village in his work ‘Remembered Village’.

2. Calculated opposition to change: Over the last hundred years or more, the peasant has been represented as extremely conservative, pigheaded, ignorant and superstitious. But the Sociological studies do not subscribe to this view. McKim Marriot’s study of Kishan Garhi village in Uttar Pradesh reveals that the peasants had accepted new crops, techniques of cultivation, etc., and had opposed only a few changes.

Thus, the headman of Rampura village wanted bull-dozers and electricity, but not a school. Electricity and bull-dozer would get him name and fame, his authority over others becomes stronger, etc. But, a school would make labour scarcer, educated poor people may lose respect they have for the rich and so on.

There are key persons in each village thus, who exploit every change to their benefit. If he then opposes the tool or process, it is not because of stupidity but because of his intelligence. Only a field-study of the village community could shed light on aspects which otherwise go unnoticed.

3. Literary Bias: Literature on caste states that caste is immobile. This is not a fact as through Sanskritization, castes have tried to move up on the local hierarchy. This is also true of the conditions of women. Condition of women prevalent among the upper castes were generalized to include all Hindus. But, the truth is that the women of lower castes are better placed in comparison to women of upper castes.

Observation of Hindu social life has been vitiated by book view and the upper-caste view. Thus, the only solution for this literary bias lies in doing field research. Field-studies suggest something different, from what is found in religious texts. It is clear that the book-view and upper-caste view’ may be biased and need not be a fact always. Only field research can help us to overcome literary bias and accept facts about village communities.

4. Recording for later evaluation: Prof. Yogesh Atal states that “Roots of the present are always to be found in the past and an analysis of the present would guide the future. Hence, a comparison and evaluation of the impact of planned change at a later date necessarily demands that the present be recorded”.

5. Development of Analytical Categories: The study of Indian village community has helped in developing certain analytical categories. Field studies conducted in different parts of the country point to the existence of certain processes of change which have been labeled either locally or on an all India basis.

For instance, analytical models like Sanskritization and West ernisation (M.N. Srinivas), Kulinisation (N. Prasad), DeSanskritization (Majumdar), Universalisation and Parochialisation (McKim Marriot), Great tradition and little tradition (Robert Redfield), etc., have helped in the analysis of transformation that the village communities are undergoing. A. R. Desai’s Rural Sociology in India is an important work in this regard.

6. Village Studies are important for Social Reformation: Prof. Ramakrishna Mukher- jee’s analysis makes it clear that the village has become the centre of all discussions and debates. Plan, Budget, Administrative strategy, etc., all have become rural area oriented. Thus, planners, economists, administrators, sociologists, reformers, and others concentrate on village and are busy collecting data on them. Under the impact of planned and non-directed changes, villages are undergoing transformation. Thus, there is the need for the study of village communities in India.

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9.	The poor ______ unable to look after themselves. A) are B) is C) was D) has been
Answer» Correct option is A) are

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10.	Explain the role of Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar in eradicating untouchability.
Answer» Freedom struggle and eradication of untouchability were both very important for Gandhiji. He preached against untouchability and has set a model by his deeds and words. He himself lived with the Harijans and shared their sorrows and sufferings. He made them participate in worships, prayers, keerthanas. He wrote extensively in ‘Harijan’ and ‘Young India’ about the condition of Harijans and propagated in favour of various legal provisions against several kinds of injustice meted out to the untouchables. He cleaned the streets and toilets of scheduled castes. By his selfless, sincere self-effort he created awareness among the Harijans regarding cleanliness, sanitation, and health. After 1931, Indian National Congress set up a council to consider the problem of untouchability. It was due to ceaseless effort of this council that ‘Harijan Sevak Sangh’ came into existence. The sangh also provides the Harijan students with financial assistance and scholarships. Kasturaba Balika Ashram in Delhi, Harijan Balika Vidyalaya at Sabarmati are just two examples of schools started by the Sangh for the cause of female education. The Sangh has branches all over the country and it is maintaining 120 boarding houses. Gandhiji called untouchables as Harijana and popularised the word Harijana. The word Harijana was first coined by Gujarathi saint Narasimha Mehatha. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, popularly known as Baba Saheb stood for the emancipation of untouchables. Being the chief architect of the constitution, he has legalised the upliftment of the untouchables through the inclusion of many articles. The Constitution of India guarantees, protects, and safeguards the rights and interests of all in general and of untouchables in particular. Ambedkar wanted to instil in the hearts of untouchables, the ideas of self-dignity, self-confidence and selfrespect. For the very same purpose he had started the ‘Bahishikrita Hitakarini Sabha’. The movement he had started was known as ‘self-respect movement’. In order to attain a respectable position in society, he asked untouchables to follow five principles, i.e. pancha sutras’. They are self-improvement, self-dependence, self-respect, self-confidence, and self-progress. In order to create awareness among the untouchables Ambedkar started a paper called Mooka Nayaka. He brought them under one banner; organized ‘All-India Depressed Classed Conference’ in 1942 at Nagpur. In his dalit movement, Ambedkar suggested three principles, i.e. education, agitation, and organization.

10.

Explain the role of Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar in eradicating untouchability.

Answer»

Freedom struggle and eradication of untouchability were both very important for Gandhiji. He preached against untouchability and has set a model by his deeds and words. He himself lived with the Harijans and shared their sorrows and sufferings. He made them participate in worships, prayers, keerthanas.

He wrote extensively in ‘Harijan’ and ‘Young India’ about the condition of Harijans and propagated in favour of various legal provisions against several kinds of injustice meted out to the untouchables. He cleaned the streets and toilets of scheduled castes.

By his selfless, sincere self-effort he created awareness among the Harijans regarding cleanliness, sanitation, and health. After 1931, Indian National Congress set up a council to consider the problem of untouchability.

It was due to ceaseless effort of this council that ‘Harijan Sevak Sangh’ came into existence. The sangh also provides the Harijan students with financial assistance and scholarships. Kasturaba Balika Ashram in Delhi, Harijan Balika Vidyalaya at Sabarmati are just two examples of schools started by the Sangh for the cause of female education.

The Sangh has branches all over the country and it is maintaining 120 boarding houses. Gandhiji called untouchables as Harijana and popularised the word Harijana. The word Harijana was first coined by Gujarathi saint Narasimha Mehatha. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, popularly known as Baba Saheb stood for the emancipation of untouchables.

Being the chief architect of the constitution, he has legalised the upliftment of the untouchables through the inclusion of many articles. The Constitution of India guarantees, protects, and safeguards the rights and interests of all in general and of untouchables in particular. Ambedkar wanted to instil in the hearts of untouchables, the ideas of self-dignity, self-confidence and selfrespect.

For the very same purpose he had started the ‘Bahishikrita Hitakarini Sabha’. The movement he had started was known as ‘self-respect movement’. In order to attain a respectable position in society, he asked untouchables to follow five principles, i.e. pancha sutras’. They are self-improvement, self-dependence, self-respect, self-confidence, and self-progress.

In order to create awareness among the untouchables Ambedkar started a paper called Mooka Nayaka. He brought them under one banner; organized ‘All-India Depressed Classed Conference’ in 1942 at Nagpur. In his dalit movement, Ambedkar suggested three principles, i.e. education, agitation, and organization.

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11.	Two dozens of cows ______ lying peacefully in the shade. A) were B) was C) has been D) is
Answer» Correct option is A) were

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12.	Explain the role of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in eradicating untouchability.
Answer» Freedom struggle and eradication of untouchability were both very important for Gandhiji. He preached against untouchability and has set a model by his deeds and words. He himself lived with the Harijans and shared their sorrows and sufferings. He made them participate in worships, prayers, keerthanas. He wrote extensively in ‘Harijan’ and ‘Young India’ about the condition of Harijans and propagated in favour of various legal provisions against several kinds of injustice meted out to the untouchables. He cleaned the streets and toilets of Scheduled Castes. By his selfless, sincere self effort he created awareness among the Harijans regarding cleanliness, sanitation and health. After 1931, Indian National Congress set up a council to consider the problem of untouchability. It was due to ceaseless effort of this council that ‘Harijan Sevak Sangh’ came into existence. The sangh also provides the Harijan students with financial assistance and scholarships. Kasturaba Balika Ashram in Delhi, Harijan Balika Vidyalaya at Sabarmati are just two examples of schools started by the Sangh for the cause of female education. The Sangh has branches all over the country and it is maintaining 120 boarding houses. Gandhiji called untouchables as Harijana and popularised the word Harijana. The word Harijana was first coined by Gujarathi saint Narasimha Mehata. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, popularly known as Baba Saheb stood for the emancipation of untouchables. Being the chief architect of the constitution, he has legalised the upliftment of the untouchables through the inclusion of many articles. The constitution of India guarantees, protects, and safeguards the rights and interests of all in general and of untouchables in particular. Ambedkar wanted to instil in the hearts of untouchables, the ideas of self-dignity, self-confidence and selfrespect. For the very same purpose, he had started the ‘Bahishikrita Hitakarini Sabha’. The movement he had started was known as ‘self-respect movement’. In order to attain a respectable position in society, he asked untouchables to follow five principles, i.e., Pancha Sutras’. They are; Self Improvement, Self-Dependence Self¬Respect Self Confidence Self Progress. In order to create awareness among the untouchables Ambedkar started a paper called Mooka Nayaka. He brought them under one banner; organized ‘All-India Depressed Classed Conference’ in 1942 at Nagpur. In his dal it movement, Ambedkar suggested three principles: Education, Agitation and Organization.

12.

Explain the role of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in eradicating untouchability.

Answer»

Freedom struggle and eradication of untouchability were both very important for Gandhiji. He preached against untouchability and has set a model by his deeds and words. He himself lived with the Harijans and shared their sorrows and sufferings. He made them participate in worships, prayers, keerthanas.

He wrote extensively in ‘Harijan’ and ‘Young India’ about the condition of Harijans and propagated in favour of various legal provisions against several kinds of injustice meted out to the untouchables. He cleaned the streets and toilets of Scheduled Castes. By his selfless, sincere self effort he created awareness among the Harijans regarding cleanliness, sanitation and health.

After 1931, Indian National Congress set up a council to consider the problem of untouchability.

It was due to ceaseless effort of this council that ‘Harijan Sevak Sangh’ came into existence. The sangh also provides the Harijan students with financial assistance and scholarships. Kasturaba Balika Ashram in Delhi, Harijan Balika Vidyalaya at Sabarmati are just two examples of schools started by the Sangh for the cause of female education.

The Sangh has branches all over the country and it is maintaining 120 boarding houses. Gandhiji called untouchables as Harijana and popularised the word Harijana. The word Harijana was first coined by Gujarathi saint Narasimha Mehata. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, popularly known as Baba Saheb stood for the emancipation of untouchables. Being the chief architect of the constitution, he has legalised the upliftment of the untouchables through the inclusion of many articles.

The constitution of India guarantees, protects, and safeguards the rights and interests of all in general and of untouchables in particular. Ambedkar wanted to instil in the hearts of untouchables, the ideas of self-dignity, self-confidence and selfrespect. For the very same purpose, he had started the ‘Bahishikrita Hitakarini Sabha’.

The movement he had started was known as ‘self-respect movement’. In order to attain a respectable position in society, he asked untouchables to follow five principles, i.e., Pancha Sutras’. They are; Self Improvement, Self-Dependence Self¬Respect Self Confidence Self Progress.

In order to create awareness among the untouchables Ambedkar started a paper called Mooka Nayaka. He brought them under one banner; organized ‘All-India Depressed Classed Conference’ in 1942 at Nagpur. In his dal it movement, Ambedkar suggested three principles: Education, Agitation and Organization.

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13.	How did Dr. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi try to wipe out caste discrimination from India?
Answer» Both Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar refused the caste system and declared the oneness of the Hindu Community. Gandhiji reminding the higher castes of their duty towards depressed classes. And Dr. Ambedkar reminding the inherent rights to equality with the powerful castes. Gandhiji stressed the duties and Dr. Ambekar stressed the rights both brought about a true revolultion in social thought of the people.

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14.	List the main concepts that indicate how the biodiversity seen today has been developed from prokaryotes.
Answer» Origin of prokaryotes 3500 million years ago Origin of eukaryotes 1500 million years ago Origin of multicellular organisms 1000 million years ago

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15.	Who among the following have been the Union Finance Ministers of India? 1. V. P. Singh 2. R. Venkataraman 3. Y. B. Chavan 4. Pranab Mukherjee Select the correct answer using the code given below:(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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16.	Which concept is put forward by the theory of natural selection? a) Origin of life b) Origin of species c) Origin of eukaryotes d) Chemical evolution of life
Answer» Correct option: b) Origin of species

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17.	With reference to Union Government, which one of the following undertake the country-wide Economic Census?(a) Department of Expenditure (b) The National Sample Organization (c) Planning Commission (d) The Central Statistical Organization
Answer» (d) The Central Statistical Organization

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18.	What are fossils? What are the inferences you can arrive at from fossil studies?
Answer» Fossils are the remnants of primitive organisms. The inferences that we can arrive at from such studies. Primitive fossils have simple structure. Recently formed fossils have complex structure. Certain fossils are connecting links between different species.

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19.	A few concepts of scientists like Darwin and Malthus are given below. Classify them in the table given below.a) Selection by nature leads to the diversity of species.b) Rate of food production does not increase proportionately to the increase in population.c) Those organisms that overcome the unfavourable situations will survive. d) Scarcity of food and starvation leads to struggle for existence.Concepts of Darwin Concepts of Malthus
Answer» Concepts of Darwin – a, c Concepts of Malthus – b, d

19.

A few concepts of scientists like Darwin and Malthus are given below. Classify them in the table given below.a) Selection by nature leads to the diversity of species.b) Rate of food production does not increase proportionately to the increase in population.c) Those organisms that overcome the unfavourable situations will survive. d) Scarcity of food and starvation leads to struggle for existence.Concepts of Darwin Concepts of Malthus

Answer»

Concepts of Darwin – a, c

Concepts of Malthus – b, d

Discussion

20.	An excerpt from the article “Darwin view of evolution” is given below.Variations often occur in organisms. New species arise when these variations are subjected to natural selection. But Darwin could not explain the reason for these variations.a) Explain the reason for variations on the basis of Genetics. b) How was Darwinism revised later?
Answer» a) Mutations taking place in gene, chromosome; This brings about variations, b) Darwinism was revised as Neodarwinism in the light of new information form the branches of genetics, cytology, geology, and paleontology.

20.

An excerpt from the article “Darwin view of evolution” is given below.Variations often occur in organisms. New species arise when these variations are subjected to natural selection. But Darwin could not explain the reason for these variations.a) Explain the reason for variations on the basis of Genetics. b) How was Darwinism revised later?

Answer»

a) Mutations taking place in gene, chromosome; This brings about variations,

b) Darwinism was revised as Neodarwinism in the light of new information form the branches of genetics, cytology, geology, and paleontology.

Discussion

21.	How molecular studies can infer the period of separation of different groups from their ancestors?
Answer» Mutations are the main reason for evolutionary changes. Through the molecular studies, we can find out how mutation occurs in the genes that determine amino acid sequences in protein molecules. From this, we can infer the period of separation of different group of organisms from their ancestors.

Discussion

22.	The table given below shows the difference in amino acids obtained from a comparative study of the (3 chains of hemoglobin of different organisms Analyse the table and answer the questions.OrganismDifference from the aminoacids in the p chain of hemoglobin in manChimpanzee0Gorilla1Rat31a) Which organism is more closely related to man on the basis of evolution? Substantiate your observation.b) Explain the reason for the difference in amino acids of hemoglobin of the organisms listed in the table on biochemical basis.
Answer» a) 1. Chimpanzee 2. No difference in the amino acid sequence in the Beta-chain of hemoglobin b) 1. Mutations may occur in the genes that determine amino acid sequence 2. This causes changes in amino acid sequence.

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The table given below shows the difference in amino acids obtained from a comparative study of the (3 chains of hemoglobin of different organisms Analyse the table and answer the questions.OrganismDifference from the aminoacids in the p chain of hemoglobin in manChimpanzee0Gorilla1Rat31a) Which organism is more closely related to man on the basis of evolution? Substantiate your observation.b) Explain the reason for the difference in amino acids of hemoglobin of the organisms listed in the table on biochemical basis.

Answer»

a) 1. Chimpanzee

2. No difference in the amino acid sequence in the Beta-chain of hemoglobin

b) 1. Mutations may occur in the genes that determine amino acid sequence

2. This causes changes in amino acid sequence.

Discussion

23.	The differences of the sequential arrangement of amino acids in the beta chain of hemoglobin of man with other animals are given below.ChimpanzeeNo differenceGorillaDifference of 1 amino acidRatDifference of 31 amino acidsWhich animal is so close to human beings? What is the reason for this?
Answer» Chimpanzee. There is no difference in the sequential arrangement of amino acids in the beta chain of hemoglobin in man and chimpanzee.

23.

The differences of the sequential arrangement of amino acids in the beta chain of hemoglobin of man with other animals are given below.ChimpanzeeNo differenceGorillaDifference of 1 amino acidRatDifference of 31 amino acidsWhich animal is so close to human beings? What is the reason for this?

Answer»

Chimpanzee.

There is no difference in the sequential arrangement of amino acids in the beta chain of hemoglobin in man and chimpanzee.

Discussion

24.	Rivers from land, add minerals to sea water. Discuss how?
Answer» Water is capable of dissolving a large number of substances. As water flows over the rocks containing soluble minerals, some of them get dissolved in the water. Thus, rivers carry many nutrients from land to the sea.

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25.	What evidences of organic evolution do the study of molecular biology provide us?
Answer» Through a comparative study of protein molecules in different species, the evolutionary relationship (similarity/difference) among organisms can be identified. For instance, we can analyze the similarities or differences in the sequence of amino acids in the beta chain of hemoglobin molecules of different mammals and thereby we can understand about the evolutionary relationship among them.

Discussion

26.	Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which ‘later came to be known as Bethune Female School?1. Annie Besant,2. Debendranath Tagore3. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar4. Sarojin Naidu
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar The correct answer is Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. The Hindu Female School owes its origin to John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune. What began as Hindu Female School in 1849 was renamed Bethune School in 1856. In 1856, the Government took charge of the Hindu Female School, later renamed Bethune School. The Managing Committee of the school was then formed and Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was made the Secretary. In August 1878, Bethune School was amalgamated with Banga Maha Vidyalaya which was founded by Miss Annette Akroyd with the help of Durgamohan Das, Dwarka Nath Ganguly and Anandamohan Basu.

26.

Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which ‘later came to be known as Bethune Female School?1. Annie Besant,2. Debendranath Tagore3. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar4. Sarojin Naidu

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

The correct answer is Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

The Hindu Female School owes its origin to John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune. What began as Hindu Female School in 1849 was renamed Bethune School in 1856.
In 1856, the Government took charge of the Hindu Female School, later renamed Bethune School.
The Managing Committee of the school was then formed and Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was made the Secretary.
In August 1878, Bethune School was amalgamated with Banga Maha Vidyalaya which was founded by Miss Annette Akroyd with the help of Durgamohan Das, Dwarka Nath Ganguly and Anandamohan Basu.

Discussion

27.	How do modern men differ from the other groups of human beings?
Answer» Modern man have developed brains and equipped with advanced technologies.

Discussion

28.	With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?1. Paragana - Sarkar - suba2. Sarkar - Paragana - Suba3. Suba - Sarkar - Paragana4. Paragana - Suba - Sarkar
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Paragana - Sarkar - suba The correct answer is Paragana - Sarkar - suba. The Mughal Empire was essentially military in nature where the word of the emperor was law. The administrative structure was highly centralized as viewed by historians like Irfan Habib, Athar Ali, etc. Mughal Empire was divided into Suba; Suba was further divided into Sarkar, and Sarkar was divided further into Pargana and Pargana had various Villages under them.

28.

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?1. Paragana - Sarkar - suba2. Sarkar - Paragana - Suba3. Suba - Sarkar - Paragana4. Paragana - Suba - Sarkar

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Paragana - Sarkar - suba

The correct answer is Paragana - Sarkar - suba.

The Mughal Empire was essentially military in nature where the word of the emperor was law.
The administrative structure was highly centralized as viewed by historians like Irfan Habib, Athar Ali, etc.
Mughal Empire was divided into Suba;
Suba was further divided into Sarkar, and
Sarkar was divided further into Pargana and
Pargana had various Villages under them.

Discussion

29.	Do the interventions of modern man cause any change to natural evolutionary process? How?
Answer» Yes. Biodiversity is on a dangerous decline due to the interference of human beings in nature and natural resources. By human interventions, climatic changes brought in as well as the extinction of many organisms.

Discussion

30.	The names of organisms that are included in the evolutionary history of modern man are given in the box. Select the answer from the box related to the statements given below. Homo neanderthalensis, Homo erectus, Ardipithecus ramidus, Homo sapiens, Homo habilis.a. Modern man b. Most primitive member of the human race. c. Made weapons from stones and bone pieces. d. Contemporary to modern man. e. Have the ability to stand erect, thick chin and large teeth.
Answer» a. Homo sapiens b. Ardipithecus ramidus c. Homo habilis d. Homo neanderthalensis e. Homo erectus

30.

The names of organisms that are included in the evolutionary history of modern man are given in the box. Select the answer from the box related to the statements given below. Homo neanderthalensis, Homo erectus, Ardipithecus ramidus, Homo sapiens, Homo habilis.a. Modern man b. Most primitive member of the human race. c. Made weapons from stones and bone pieces. d. Contemporary to modern man. e. Have the ability to stand erect, thick chin and large teeth.

Answer»

a. Homo sapiens

b. Ardipithecus ramidus

c. Homo habilis

d. Homo neanderthalensis

e. Homo erectus

Discussion

31.	Identify the odd one from those given below, and write the feature common to others.a) Monkey, gibbon, orangutan, gorilla. b) acquired characters, overproduction, struggle for existence, favorable variations.
Answer» a) 1. Monkey 2. Others belong to Hominoidea b) 1. Acquired characters 2. Others are related to the theory of natural section

31.

Identify the odd one from those given below, and write the feature common to others.a) Monkey, gibbon, orangutan, gorilla. b) acquired characters, overproduction, struggle for existence, favorable variations.

Answer»

a) 1. Monkey

2. Others belong to Hominoidea

b) 1. Acquired characters

2. Others are related to the theory of natural section

Discussion

32.	Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?1. Sugarcane2. Sunflower3. Pearl millet4. Red gram
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Sugarcane The correct answer is Sugarcane. Sugarcane: In terms of production, Sugarcane is the world’s largest crop. Sugarcane belongs to Poaceae family of true grasses. In India, Sugarcane is grown as a Kharif Crop. It needs hot and humid climate with an average temperature of 21°C to 27°C. 75-150 cm rainfall is favorable for sugar cane cultivation. Irrigation needed for areas with lesser rainfall. Sugarcane can grow in any soil which can retain moisture. Ideal soil for sugarcane is deep rich loamy soil. The soil needs to be rich in nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus but neither it should be neither too acidic nor too alkaline. Crop water needed: 1500-2500 (mm/total growing period) and draught sensitivity is very High. Hence, sugarcane is the correct answer.

32.

Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?1. Sugarcane2. Sunflower3. Pearl millet4. Red gram

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Sugarcane

The correct answer is Sugarcane.

Sugarcane:
- In terms of production, Sugarcane is the world’s largest crop.
- Sugarcane belongs to Poaceae family of true grasses.
- In India, Sugarcane is grown as a Kharif Crop.
- It needs hot and humid climate with an average temperature of 21°C to 27°C. 75-150 cm rainfall is favorable for sugar cane cultivation.
- Irrigation needed for areas with lesser rainfall.
- Sugarcane can grow in any soil which can retain moisture.
- Ideal soil for sugarcane is deep rich loamy soil.
- The soil needs to be rich in nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus but neither it should be neither too acidic nor too alkaline.
- Crop water needed: 1500-2500 (mm/total growing period) and draught sensitivity is very High. Hence, sugarcane is the correct answer.

Discussion

33.	Rearrange the following animals according to the evolutionary series.a) List out any two evidences of organic evolution.b) Man is involved in the evolution of other living beings. Substantiate your answer.
Answer» a) Gibbon, Orang-utan, Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Man. b) Morphological similarities among animals and similar biochemical reactions indicate about a common ancestor/Different type of fossils are available / Scientific classification or taxonomy and molecular biology indicate that organisms are evolved from common ancestor and how they are interrelated or different,

33.

Rearrange the following animals according to the evolutionary series.a) List out any two evidences of organic evolution.b) Man is involved in the evolution of other living beings. Substantiate your answer.

Answer»

a) Gibbon, Orang-utan, Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Man.

b) Morphological similarities among animals and similar biochemical reactions indicate about a common ancestor/Different type of fossils are available / Scientific classification or taxonomy and molecular biology indicate that organisms are evolved from common ancestor and how they are interrelated or different,

Discussion

34.	Even though chemicals are used continuously, mosquitoes can’t be destructed completely. Write down scientific explanations for this statement on the basis of the theory of evolution.
Answer» Mosquitoes develop resistant power in them against the chemicals. This is the survival of the fittest. Those mosquitoes which have the ability to resist the action of the chemicals survive, the others die.

Discussion

35.	According to the distortion-energy theory, the yield strength in shear is. (a) 0.277 times the yield stress (b) 0.377 times the maximum’ shear stress (c) 0.477 times the yield strength in tension (d) 0.577 times the yield strength in tension
Answer» (d) 0.577 times the yield strength in tension According to distortion energy theory τ_y = \(\cfrac{σ_y}{\sqrt3}\) = 0.577 σ_y

35.

According to the distortion-energy theory, the yield strength in shear is. (a) 0.277 times the yield stress (b) 0.377 times the maximum’ shear stress (c) 0.477 times the yield strength in tension (d) 0.577 times the yield strength in tension

Answer»

(d) 0.577 times the yield strength in tension

According to distortion energy theory

τ_y = \(\cfrac{σ_y}{\sqrt3}\)

= 0.577 σ_y

Discussion

36.	Coaxing is a process of_____. . (a) Improving the fatigue properties, attained by under-stressing and then raising the stress in small increments (b) Decreasing the hardness by full annealing (c) Increasing the uniaxial tensile strength by heating above recrystallization temperature and quenching in oil media (d) Maintaining the ductility of the material by chemical treatment
Answer» (a) Improving the fatigue properties, attained by under-stressing and then raising the stress in small increments

Discussion

37.	Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What steps are being taken to limit this damage?
Answer» Ozone layer is a protective shield around the earth. It prevents harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun from reaching the earth. Air pollutants, like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), are causing depletion of ozone layer. This is allowing greater amount of UV radiation to reach the earth. UV radiation can upset the ecosystem by affecting photosynthesis in plants, destroying planktons and decomposers. In human beings, UV radiation may cause skin cancer, cataract of eyes and damage to immune system. Several developed as well as developing nations of the world have agreed to sign and obey the directions of TINEP (United Nations Environment Programme) to freeze the production of CFCs or to 1imit their production to some extent.

Discussion

38.	What is the primary reason for sustaining life on Earth? a) Availability of trees b) Availability of water c) Availability of gold d) Availability of solar energy
Answer» correct option is b) Availability of water

Discussion

39.	Which one of the following is NOT a copolymer ? (A) Buna-S (B) Neoprene (C) PHBV (D) Butadiene-styrene
Answer» Correct option is (B) Neoprene Buna-S, PHBr and Butadiene-styrene are copolymer. Only neoprene is namopolymer.

39.

Which one of the following is NOT a copolymer ? (A) Buna-S (B) Neoprene (C) PHBV (D) Butadiene-styrene

Answer»

Correct option is (B) Neoprene

Buna-S, PHBr and Butadiene-styrene are copolymer. Only neoprene is namopolymer.

Discussion

40.	Instructions: Consist of the following two items. Two statements, one labeled as Assertion A' and the other as 'Reason R'. You have to examine these two statements carefully and decide whether Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. Select the answer to these questions using the codes given below and mark your answer.(i) (A) Conservation of natural resources is our moral responsibility. (R) Plants grow only up to a certain age.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(ii) (A) Burns may be caused by heat either dry, by contact with fire or flame, or wet. (R) A contact burn is a burn caused by touching a hot object.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(iii) (A) Non-Biodegradable pollutants pile up. (R) Micro-organisms cannot decompose non-biodegradable substances.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(iv) (A) All cases of snake bite should be treated as a medical emergency. (R) In snake bite, the poison is injected by the snake through a pair of hollow and deeply grooved biting fangs.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(v) (A) Anything which interferes with respiration producing irregularities in breathing produces a condition known as Asphyxia. (R) Asphyxia is caused due to drowning.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(vi) (A) Drill is defined as being instructed in military exercises which involves marching, saluting and turning. (R) Drill inculcates a sense of discipline, improves bearing, smartness in appearance and turns out, creates self-confidence.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(vii) (A) Accuracy of the aim is essential for a successful shot. (R) Good shooting can only be achieved with consistency of aim.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(viii) (A) Hazardous wastes have a serious damaging effect on the environment. (R) Hazardous wastes contain heavy metals, cyanides, pesticides etc which are toxic, reactive or corrosive.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(ix) (A) Incidence of cancer is largely increasing currently. (R) There is a growth of big industries around the world in the last decade.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(x) (A) There is a growth of cases of wild animals entering the cities. (R) National parks, Botanical Gardens, Sanctuaries and Biosphere reserves have been constructed to provide natural habitat to wild animals.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.
Answer» (i) (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (ii) (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (iii) (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (iv) (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (v) (c) A is true, but R is false (vi) (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (vii) (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (viii) (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (ix) (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (x) (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

40.

Instructions: Consist of the following two items. Two statements, one labeled as Assertion A' and the other as 'Reason R'. You have to examine these two statements carefully and decide whether Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. Select the answer to these questions using the codes given below and mark your answer.(i) (A) Conservation of natural resources is our moral responsibility. (R) Plants grow only up to a certain age.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(ii) (A) Burns may be caused by heat either dry, by contact with fire or flame, or wet. (R) A contact burn is a burn caused by touching a hot object.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(iii) (A) Non-Biodegradable pollutants pile up. (R) Micro-organisms cannot decompose non-biodegradable substances.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(iv) (A) All cases of snake bite should be treated as a medical emergency. (R) In snake bite, the poison is injected by the snake through a pair of hollow and deeply grooved biting fangs.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(v) (A) Anything which interferes with respiration producing irregularities in breathing produces a condition known as Asphyxia. (R) Asphyxia is caused due to drowning.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(vi) (A) Drill is defined as being instructed in military exercises which involves marching, saluting and turning. (R) Drill inculcates a sense of discipline, improves bearing, smartness in appearance and turns out, creates self-confidence.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(vii) (A) Accuracy of the aim is essential for a successful shot. (R) Good shooting can only be achieved with consistency of aim.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(viii) (A) Hazardous wastes have a serious damaging effect on the environment. (R) Hazardous wastes contain heavy metals, cyanides, pesticides etc which are toxic, reactive or corrosive.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(ix) (A) Incidence of cancer is largely increasing currently. (R) There is a growth of big industries around the world in the last decade.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.(x) (A) There is a growth of cases of wild animals entering the cities. (R) National parks, Botanical Gardens, Sanctuaries and Biosphere reserves have been constructed to provide natural habitat to wild animals.(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) A is true, but R is false. (d) A is false, but R is true.

Answer»

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

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

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

(iv) (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(v) (c) A is true, but R is false

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

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

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

(ix) (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(x) (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Discussion

41.	Method of waste Disposal in MalaysiaTreatmentPercentage of waste Disposal20022006Target 2020Recycling5.05.522.0composting0.01.08.0Incineration0.00.016.8Inert Landfill0.03.29.1sanitary landfill5.030.944.1Other disposal sites90.059.40.0Total100.0100.0100.0(i) Which kind of treatment was maximum in the year 2006? a) Recycling b) Sanitary Landfills c) Inert Landfill d) Other Sites(ii) What was the target treatment for the incineration method for the year 2020? a) 16.8 b) 44.1 c) 8.0 d) 3.2(iii) Compared to 2002, the total reduction in 2006 of the other disposable sites was by what percentage? a) 21.04% b) 30.6% c) 30.39% d) 18.39%(iv) Which waste treatment method improved considerably in the year 2006? a) Sanitary Landfill b) Recycling c) Composting d) Inert Landfill
Answer» (i) d) Other Sites (ii) b) 44.1 (iii) b) 30.6% (iv) a) Sanitary Landfill

41.

Method of waste Disposal in MalaysiaTreatmentPercentage of waste Disposal20022006Target 2020Recycling5.05.522.0composting0.01.08.0Incineration0.00.016.8Inert Landfill0.03.29.1sanitary landfill5.030.944.1Other disposal sites90.059.40.0Total100.0100.0100.0(i) Which kind of treatment was maximum in the year 2006? a) Recycling b) Sanitary Landfills c) Inert Landfill d) Other Sites(ii) What was the target treatment for the incineration method for the year 2020? a) 16.8 b) 44.1 c) 8.0 d) 3.2(iii) Compared to 2002, the total reduction in 2006 of the other disposable sites was by what percentage? a) 21.04% b) 30.6% c) 30.39% d) 18.39%(iv) Which waste treatment method improved considerably in the year 2006? a) Sanitary Landfill b) Recycling c) Composting d) Inert Landfill

Answer»

(i) d) Other Sites

(ii) b) 44.1

(iii) b) 30.6%

(iv) a) Sanitary Landfill

Discussion

42.	As armed forces protect the country at borders, NCC cadets play a big role during various emergency situations within the country. So, NCC is rightly called the second line of Defence. We have always seen them helping people during Floods, tsunamis etc. This time, the government decided to rope in the cadets of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), to help the Indian civil infrastructure in the fight against the widening coronavirus outbreak. The NCC moved to help the civilian authorities by extending the services of its cadets under a program called ‘Exercise NCC Yogdan’. 25,000 cadets were mobilized to provide necessary local assistance.Under the initiative, Exercise NCC Yogdan, a set of guidelines have been issued for temporary deployment of cadets to augment relief efforts and functioning of various agencies involved in fighting the outbreak. According to guidelines, cadets will not be employed in handling law and order situations or for active military duties. Only Senior Division boy and Senior Wing girl volunteer cadets above 18 years old are being mobilized in small and cohesive groups of eight to 20 under the supervision of permanent instructor staff or their associate NCC officers.(i) N.C.C. is called the second line of Defence because: a) It goes to the border to fight together with the armed forces. b) It helps in emergency situations within the country. c) It has the second place after the army. d) It provides help in the development of policies.(ii) N.C.C. cadets voluntarily help in emergency situations like: a) Terrorist attack b) Attack on borders c) Missile attack d) NCC Yogdan(iii) The program taken up by N.C.C. cadets to help the civil authorities was: a) Exercise Volunteer b) Exercise Warrior c) Exercise NCC Yogdan d) Exercise FitnessThe NCC cadets were mobilized under the supervision of: a) PI staff and ANOs b) Chief Minister c) Group Commander d) Prime Minister
Answer» (i) b) It helps in emergency situations within the country. (ii) d) NCC Yogdan (iii) c) Exercise NCC Yogdan (iv) a) PI staff and ANOs

42.

As armed forces protect the country at borders, NCC cadets play a big role during various emergency situations within the country. So, NCC is rightly called the second line of Defence. We have always seen them helping people during Floods, tsunamis etc. This time, the government decided to rope in the cadets of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), to help the Indian civil infrastructure in the fight against the widening coronavirus outbreak. The NCC moved to help the civilian authorities by extending the services of its cadets under a program called ‘Exercise NCC Yogdan’. 25,000 cadets were mobilized to provide necessary local assistance.Under the initiative, Exercise NCC Yogdan, a set of guidelines have been issued for temporary deployment of cadets to augment relief efforts and functioning of various agencies involved in fighting the outbreak. According to guidelines, cadets will not be employed in handling law and order situations or for active military duties. Only Senior Division boy and Senior Wing girl volunteer cadets above 18 years old are being mobilized in small and cohesive groups of eight to 20 under the supervision of permanent instructor staff or their associate NCC officers.(i) N.C.C. is called the second line of Defence because: a) It goes to the border to fight together with the armed forces. b) It helps in emergency situations within the country. c) It has the second place after the army. d) It provides help in the development of policies.(ii) N.C.C. cadets voluntarily help in emergency situations like: a) Terrorist attack b) Attack on borders c) Missile attack d) NCC Yogdan(iii) The program taken up by N.C.C. cadets to help the civil authorities was: a) Exercise Volunteer b) Exercise Warrior c) Exercise NCC Yogdan d) Exercise FitnessThe NCC cadets were mobilized under the supervision of: a) PI staff and ANOs b) Chief Minister c) Group Commander d) Prime Minister

Answer»

(i) b) It helps in emergency situations within the country.

(ii) d) NCC Yogdan

(iii) c) Exercise NCC Yogdan

(iv) a) PI staff and ANOs

Discussion

43.	Who is the Supreme Commander of all the Armed Forces of the Country? a) Army General b) Prime Minister c) The President of India d) Defence Minister
Answer» correct option is c) The President of India

Discussion

44.	Which agency is in-charge of mapping and surveying? a) Archaeological survey of India b) Survey of India c) Parliament d) Ministry of Tourism
Answer» correct option is b) Survey of India

Discussion

45.	What does Green colour depicts in a map? a) River b) Hills c) Forest d) Farms
Answer» correct option is c) Forest

Discussion

46.	Grid lines that increase towards North is called: a) Grid North b) Northing c) Magnetic Variation d) North Pole
Answer» correct option is b) Northing

Discussion

47.	Telephone was invented by a) Thomas A. Edison b) Graham Bell c) Thomas Newcomen d) Wright Brothers
Answer» correct option is b) Graham Bell

Discussion

48.	A ____________ is an artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit a) Planet b) moon c) Satellite d) Sun
Answer» correct option is c) Satellite

Discussion

49.	The age group eligibility for NCC Special Entry Scheme for men a) 16-20 b) 19-25 c) 18-24 d) 17-21
Answer» correct option is b) 19-25

Discussion

50.	From socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Class 9
Answer» Hitler's most cherished dream was to create an exclusive racial community of pure Germans. So the moment he came into power, he began to implement his dream. He wanted to physically eliminate all those who were seen as `undesirable' in extended empire Nazis wanted only a society of 'pure and healthy Nordic Aryans'. They alone were considered 'desirable'. Only they were seen as worthy of prospering and multiplying against all others who were classed as 'undersirable'. This meant that even those Germans who were seen as impure or abnormal had no right to exist. Alongwith Jews, gypsies and blacks were also living in Nazi Germany. They all were classified as 'undesirable'. They were viewed as racial 'inferiors' who threatened the biological purity of the 'Superior Aryan' race. Hence, they were widely persecuted. Even Russians and Poles were considered subhuman. When Germany occupied Poland and parts of Russia, captured civilians were forced to work as slave labour. However, Jews remained the worst target of Hitler. They lived in separately marked areas called Ghettos. They were often persecuted through periodoc organised violence, and expulsion from the land. Hitler was not satisfied with this only. He wanted total elimination of the Jews. From 1933 to 1938 the Nazis terrorised, pauperised and segragated the Jews, compelling them to leave the country. The next phase, 1939-1945, aimed at concentrating them in certain areas and eventually killing them in gas chambers in Poland. Polish children who looked like Aryans were forcibly snatched from their mothers and examined by 'race experts'. If they passed the race tests they were raised in German families and if not, they were deposited in orphanages where most perished.

50.

From socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Class 9

Answer»

Hitler's most cherished dream was to create an exclusive racial community of pure Germans. So the moment he came into power, he began to implement his dream. He wanted to physically eliminate all those who were seen as `undesirable' in extended empire Nazis wanted only a society of 'pure and healthy Nordic Aryans'.

They alone were considered 'desirable'. Only they were seen as worthy of prospering and multiplying against all others who were classed as 'undersirable'. This meant that even those Germans who were seen as impure or abnormal had no right to exist.
Alongwith Jews, gypsies and blacks were also living in Nazi Germany. They all were classified as 'undesirable'.

They were viewed as racial 'inferiors' who threatened the biological purity of the 'Superior Aryan' race. Hence, they were widely persecuted. Even Russians and Poles were considered subhuman. When Germany occupied Poland and parts of Russia, captured civilians were forced to work as slave labour.

However, Jews remained the worst target of Hitler. They lived in separately marked areas called Ghettos. They were often persecuted through periodoc organised violence, and expulsion from the land. Hitler was not satisfied with this only.
He wanted total elimination of the Jews. From 1933 to 1938 the Nazis terrorised, pauperised and segragated the Jews, compelling them to leave the country.

The next phase, 1939-1945, aimed at concentrating them in certain areas and eventually killing them in gas chambers in Poland.
Polish children who looked like Aryans were forcibly snatched from their mothers and examined by 'race experts'. If they passed the race tests they were raised in German families and if not, they were deposited in orphanages where most perished.

Discussion

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Even though chemicals are used continuously, mosquitoes can’t be destructed completely. Write down scientific explanations for this statement on the basis of the theory of evolution.

According to the distortion-energy theory, the yield strength in shear is. (a) 0.277 times the yield stress (b) 0.377 times the maximum’ shear stress (c) 0.477 times the yield strength in tension (d) 0.577 times the yield strength in tension

Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What steps are being taken to limit this damage?

What is the primary reason for sustaining life on Earth? a) Availability of trees b) Availability of water c) Availability of gold d) Availability of solar energy

Which one of the following is NOT a copolymer ? (A) Buna-S (B) Neoprene (C) PHBV (D) Butadiene-styrene

Who is the Supreme Commander of all the Armed Forces of the Country? a) Army General b) Prime Minister c) The President of India d) Defence Minister

Which agency is in-charge of mapping and surveying? a) Archaeological survey of India b) Survey of India c) Parliament d) Ministry of Tourism

What does Green colour depicts in a map? a) River b) Hills c) Forest d) Farms

Grid lines that increase towards North is called: a) Grid North b) Northing c) Magnetic Variation d) North Pole

Telephone was invented by a) Thomas A. Edison b) Graham Bell c) Thomas Newcomen d) Wright Brothers

A ____________ is an artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit a) Planet b) moon c) Satellite d) Sun

The age group eligibility for NCC Special Entry Scheme for men a) 16-20 b) 19-25 c) 18-24 d) 17-21

From socialism in Europe and the Russian Revolution Class 9