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Take MCQ Science Test1.
List the difference between Dicot and Monocot stem.
2.
Explain the Theory of Special Creation.
3.
Write the difference between ammeter and voltmeter.
4.
What is Scratch?
5.
What is metastasis?
6.
Classify the following substances into deliquescent, hygroscopic. Conc. Sulphuric acid, Copper sulphate pentahydrate, Silica gel, Calcium chloride, and Gypsum salt.
7.
How does leech suck blood from the host?
8.
Name three animals, which can hear ultrasonic vibrations.
9.
Write the different types of isotopes of oxygen and its percentage abundance.
10.
While catching a cricket ball the fielder lowers his hands backwards. Why?
11.
A plant hormone was first discovered in Japan when rice plants were suffering from Bakanae disease caused by Gibberella fujikoroi. Based on this information answer the following questions:
a) Identify the hormone involved in this process.
b) Which property of this hormone causes the disease?
c) Give two functions of this hormone.
12.
Polyploids are characterised by gigantism. Justify your answer.
13.
Will the cool drinks give more fizz at top of the hills or at the foot? Explain.
14.
Can a nickel spatula be used to stir copper sulphate solution? Justify your answer.
15.
Metal A belongs to period 3 and group 13. A in red hot condition reacts with steam to form B. A with strong alkali forms C. Find A, B and C with reactions.
16.
A heavy truck and bike are moving with the same kinetic energy. If the mass of the truck is four times that of the bike, then calculate the ratio of their momenta. (Ratio of momenta = 2:1)
17.
Sneezing, yawning etc are examples of _______
voluntary actions
involuntary actions
reflex actions
planned actions
18.
Absolute scale is also called as ______
Kelvin scale
Celsius scale
Centigrade scale
Fahrenheit scale
19.
The main source of stellar energy is
(i) fission reactors
(ii) fusion reaction
(iii) chemical reaction
(iv) thermonuclear reactions
(i) is correct
(i) & (ii) are correct
(i) & (iv) are correct
(ii) & (iv) are correct
20.
21.
The gravitational force between two objects becomes _______ when the masses of both objects are halved without altering the distance between them.
\(\frac{f}{4}\)
\(\frac{f}{2}\)
f
2f
22.
Which is used to edit programs?
Inkscape
script editor
stage
sprite
23.
The best way of direct dating fossils of recent origin is by
Radio-carbon method
Uranium lead method
Potassium-argon method
Both (a) and (c)
24.
The animals which give birth to young ones are
Oviparous
Viviparous
Ovoviviparous
All the above
25.
A solution is a __________ mixture.
homogeneous
heterogeneous
homogeneous and heterogeneous
non homogeneous
26.
Which of the following has the smallest mass?
6.023 × 1023 atoms of He
1 atom of He
2 g of He
1 mole atoms of He
27.
A small bulb is placed at the principal focus of a convex lens. When the bulb is switched on, the lens will produce
a convergent beam of light
a divergent beam of light
a parallel beam of light
a coloured beam of light
28.
What is diabetes? Explain the types.
29.
Explain the uses of radio isotopes in medicine field?
30.
Explain the working of the eye.
31.
How are chromosomes classified based on the position of centromere?
32.
Program for print the word “Hello” with sound
33.
Name three improved characteristics of wheat that helped India to achieve high productivity.
34.
Why is the Sinoatrial node called the pacemaker of heart?
35.
The degenerated wing of a kiwi is an acquired character. Why is it an acquired character?
36.
Find the final temperature of a copper rod. Whose area of cross section changes from 10 m2 to 11 m2 due to heating. The copper rod is initially kept at 90 K. (Coefficient of superficial expansion is 0.0021 /K)
37.
Give the balanced chemical equation of the following reactions:
(i) Neutralization of NaOH with ethanoic acid.
(ii) Evolution of carbon dioxide by the action of ethanoic acid with NaHCO3.
(iii) Oxidation of ethanol by acidified potassium dichromate.
(iv) Combustion of ethanol.
1.
|
S.No: |
Tissues |
Dicot Stem |
Monocot Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Hypo dermis | Collenchymatous | Scleren chymatous |
| ii | Ground tissue | Differentiated into cortex, endodermis, pericycle and pith | Un differentiated |
| iii | Vascular bundles | i. Less in number ii. Uniform in size iii. Arranged in a ring iv. Open v. Bundle sheath absent |
i) Numerous ii) Smaller near periphery, bigger in the centre iii) Scattered iv) Closed v) Bundle sheath present |
iv |
Secondary growth | Present | Mostly absent |
| v | Pith | Present | Absent |
| vi | Medullary rays | Present | Absent |
2.
This idea states that life on Earth is a divine creation and also attributes to supernatural event at a particular time in the past. It also emphasize that life has not changed ever since its origin.
3.
| S. No | Ammeter | Voltmeter |
| i) | It measures current | It measures potential difference |
| ii) | It is connected in series | It is connected in |
4.
Scratch is a software used to create animations, cartoons and games easily. Scratch, on the other hand, is a visual programming language. It is developed in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Media Lab to make programming easier and more fun to learn.
5.
(i) The cancerous cells migrate to distant parts of the body and affect new tissues.
(ii) This process is called metastasis.
6.
|
Deliquescent |
Hygroscopic |
|---|---|
| Copper sulphate pentahydrate, Calcium chloride, Gypsum Salt. | Conc. Sulphuric acid, Silica gel. |
7.
The Ieech makes a triradiate or 'Y' shaped incision in the skin of the host by the jaws protruded through the mouth and sucks the blood by muscular pharynx.
8.
Dolphins, dogs, bats can hear the ultrasonic vibrations.
9.
Isotopes of oxygen and its percentage abundance
| Isotope | % abundance |
|---|---|
| 8O16 | 99.757 % |
| 8O17 | 0.038 % |
| 8O18 | 0.205 % |
10.
(i) Catching a cricket ball the fielder lowers his hands backwards. Because, he stops his hands soon after catching the ball, the ball comes to rest very quickly.
(ii) It means that the momentum of the ball is brought to rest very quickly.
(iii) So the average force acting on the body will be large.
(iv) Due to this large average force, the hands will get hurt.
(v) To avoid getting hurt, the player brings the ball to rest slowly.
11.
a) Gibberellin
b) The active substance was identified as Gibberellic acid, which caused this disease.
c) i) Application of gibberellins on plants stimulate extraordinary elongation of internode. e.g. Corn and Pea.
ii) Treatment of rosette plants with gibberellin induces sudden shoot elongation followed by flowering. This is called bolting.
12.
Polyploldys are characterised by gigantism
An organism having more than two sets of chromosomes is called polyploid. It causes increase in size. Polys = Many + aploos = One fold + eidos = Form (E.g) Watermelon
13.
(i) Cool drinks give more fizz at the foot of mountain because the atmospheric pressure is less at the top of the mountain.
(ii) So the pressure affects the fizz of the cool drink.
14.
(i) No, because Nickel is more reactive than Copper.
(ii) So Nickel easily reacts and displaces copper from copper sulphate solution.
(iii) \(\mathrm{Ni}_{(\mathrm{s})}+\mathrm{CuSO_4}_{(\mathrm{aq})} \rightarrow \mathrm{NiSO_4}_{(\mathrm{aq})}+\mathrm{Cu}_{(\mathrm{S})}\)
15.
i) Metal A belongs to periods 3 and group 13 is Aluminium.
ii) When steam is passed over red hot aluminium, Aluminium oxide and Hydrogen is produced.
iii) when Aluminium react with strong caustic alkalis forming aluminates

| A | Al | Aluminium |
| B | Al2O3 | Aluminium oxide |
| C | NaAlO2 | Sodium meta aluminate |
16.
Given: K1 = K2 = K, m1 = 4m2
The kinetic energy of the truck \(=\frac{1}{2} m_{1} v_{1}^{2} \Rightarrow v_1= \sqrt\frac{2 k}{m_{1}}\)
The kinetic energy of the bike \(=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~m}_{2} \mathrm{v}_{2}^{2}\Rightarrow v_2= \sqrt\frac{2 k}{m_{2}}\)
∴ Momentum p = mv
∴ Momentum of the two bodies are given by,
\(P_1=\sqrt{2m_1K,}\)
\(P_2=\sqrt{2m_2K,}\)
\(\therefore \frac{P_1}{P_2} =\sqrt{\frac{2 m_1K}{2m_{2}K}}=\sqrt{\frac{m_1}{m_{2}}}=\sqrt{\frac{4m_2}{m_{2}}}=\frac{\sqrt { 4}}{\sqrt 1}= \frac{2}{1}\)
Ratio of momenta = 2: 1
17.
(c)
reflex actions
18.
(a)
Kelvin scale
19.
(d)
(ii) & (iv) are correct
20.
(d)
21.
(a)
\(\frac{f}{4}\)
22.
(b)
script editor
23.
(a)
Radio-carbon method
24.
(b)
Viviparous
25.
(a)
homogeneous
26.
(b)
1 atom of He
27.
(c)
a parallel beam of light
28.
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder. It is characterized by increased blood glucose level due to insufficient, deficient or failure of insulin secretion. This is the most common pancreatic endocrine disorder.
Type I Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM):
(i) IDDM accounts for 10 to 20% of the known diabetics.
(ii) The condition also occurs in children (Juvenile onset diabetes) and young adults, the onset is usually sudden and can be life threatening.
(iii) This is caused by the destruction of cells of the pancreas.
(iv) It is characterized by abnormally elevated blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) resulting from inadequate insulin secretion.
Causes: Genetic inheritance and environmental factors (infections due to virus, acute stress) are the cause for this condition.
Type II Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM):
(i) This is also called as adult onset diabetes and accounting for 80 to 90% of the diabetic population.
(ii) It develops slowly, usually milder and more stable.
(iii) Insulin production by the pancreas is normal but its action is impaired. (iv) The target cells do not respond to insulin.
(v) It does not allow the movement of glucose into cells.
Causes: The causes are multifactorial which include increasing age obesity, sedentary lifestyle, overeating and physically inactive.
29.
Medical applications of radioisotopes can be divided into two parts
i) Diagnosis ii) Therapy Radio.
Isotopes are used as tracers to diagnose the nature of blood circulatory disorders, defects of bone metabolism, to locate tumors, etc. Some of the radio isotopes which are used as tracers are: hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, etc.
(i) Radio sodium (Na24) is used for the effective functioning of heart.
(ii) Radio - Iodine (I131) is used to cure the goiter.
(iii) Radio iron is (Fe59) is used to diagnose anemia and also provide treatment for the same.
(iv) Radio phosphorous (P32) is used in the treatment of skin diseases.
(v) Radio cobalt (Co60) and radio gold (Au79) are used in the treatment of skin cancer.
(vi) Radiations are used to sterilize the surgical devices as they can kill the germs and microbes.
30.

(i) The transparent layer cornea bends the light rays through pupil located at the centre part of the Iris.
(ii) The adjusted light passes through the eye lens. Eye lens is convex in nature. So, the light rays from the objects are converged and a real and inverted image is formed on retina.
(iii) Then, retina passes the received real and inverted image to the brain through optical nerves. Finally, the brain senses it as erect image.
31.
Based on the position of centromere, the chromosomes are classified as Telocentric, Acrocentric, Submetacentric andMetacentric.
(i) Telocentric - The centromere is found on the proximal end. They are rod shaped chromosomes.
(ii) Acrocentric - The centromere is found at the one end with a short arm and long arm. They are also rod - shaped chromosomes.
(iii) Submetacentric - The centromere is found near the centre of the chromosome. Thus forming two unequal arms. They are J

(iv) Metacentric - The centromere occurs in the centre of the chromosome and form two equal arms. They are V shaped chromosomes.
32.

1. Click events in script option

3. Click Looks in script option. Drag “say” to script area.

4. Type “Hello “ word in say tab.

5.Click sounds in script option. Drag play sound to script area. Choose the hello sound from the audio file.

6. From File menu choose the Save option.
7. Click the green flag at the top right corner of the stage window to run the program


33.
Semi dwarf nature high yield, disease resistance, early maturity.
34.
Sino-atrial node is called the 'pacemaker' of heart because it is capable of initiating impulse which can stimulate the heart muscles to contract thereby pushing the blood into the ventricles.
35.
(i) Kiwi is a flightless bird. The degenerated wing in Kiwi is an example for organ of disuse.
(ii) When there is a change in the environment, the animals respond to the change.
(iii) They develop adaptive structures (acquired characters).
36.
Area of copper rod, Ao = 10 m2
Changes of Area of cross section,
Initial temperature \(\Delta \mathrm{A} =11 -10 =1 \mathrm{~m}^{2} \)
\(\mathrm{~T}_{1} =90 \mathrm{~K} \)
\(a_{\mathrm{A}} =0.0021 / \mathrm{K} \)
\(\mathrm{T}_{2} =? \)
\(\frac{\Delta A}{A_{0}} =a_{\mathrm{A}} \Delta \mathrm{T} \)
\(\frac{1 }{10 } =0.0021\left[\mathrm{~T}_{2}-90\right] \)
\(0.1 =0.0021\left[\mathrm{~T}_{2}-90\right]=\frac{0.1}{0.0021}+90=\mathrm{T}_{2} \)
\(\mathrm{~T}_{2} =137.61 \mathrm{~K}\)
So the final temperature of a copper rod is 137.61 K
37.
(i) Ethanoic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium ethanoate and water
CH3COOH + NaOH ⟶ CH3COONa + H2O
Ethanoic acid Sodium hydroxide
(ii) Ethanoic acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate and liberates CO2, with brisk effervescence.
CH3COOH + NaHCO3 ⟶ CH3COONa + CO2 ↑ + H2O
Ethanoic acid Sodium hydroxide
(iii) Ethanol is oxidized to ethanoic acid with alkaline KMnO4 or acidified K2Cr2O7
(iv) Ethanol is highly inflammable liquid. It burns with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.
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