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7851.	Meaning of shoot
Answer» Meaning of shoot

Discussion

7852.	Louder sound of heart beat occurs during closure of
Answer» Louder sound of heart beat occurs during closure of

Discussion

7853.	What is the correct order of nerve impulse conduction through nerve fibre?
Answer» What is the correct order of nerve impulse conduction through nerve fibre?

Discussion

7854.	What is used to produce smoke screens
Answer» What is used to produce smoke screens

Discussion

7855.	Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Answer» Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Discussion

7856.	A woman suffers from colour blindness and her husband does not. They have a son and a daughter. Which one of the following statements is most probably correct?
Answer» A woman suffers from colour blindness and her husband does not. They have a son and a daughter. Which one of the following statements is most probably correct?

Discussion

7857.	DNA is made up of repeating sequences of molecules called
Answer» DNA is made up of repeating sequences of molecules called

Discussion

7858.	How are alveoli designed for maximum exchange of gases ?
Answer» How are alveoli designed for maximum exchange of gases ?

Discussion

7859.	How does our body respond when adrenaline is secreted into the blood? [5 MARKS]
Answer» How does our body respond when adrenaline is secreted into the blood? [5 MARKS]

Discussion

7860.	Which of the following can be categorized as viral diseases?
Answer» Which of the following can be categorized as viral diseases?

Discussion

7861.	With reference to Green peace, which of the following statements is/are correct? Code:
Answer» With reference to Green peace, which of the following statements is/are correct? Code:

7861.

With reference to Green peace, which of the following statements is/are correct? Code:

Answer»

With reference to Green peace, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Code:

Discussion

7862.	Environment Conservation Act was put forward in the year:
Answer» Environment Conservation Act was put forward in the year:

Discussion

7863.	Which of the following is responsible for focusing light?
Answer» Which of the following is responsible for focusing light?

Discussion

7864.	Which of these are the by-products of photosynthesis and respiration?
Answer» Which of these are the by-products of photosynthesis and respiration?

Discussion

7865.	Traits of organism are controlled by ________
Answer» Traits of organism are controlled by ________

Discussion

7866.	List any four reasons for the population explosion in India. [4 MARKS]
Answer» List any four reasons for the population explosion in India. [4 MARKS]

Discussion

7867.	Name the cellular elements of xylem tissue. [2 MARKS]
Answer» Name the cellular elements of xylem tissue. [2 MARKS]

Discussion

7868.	(a) Define 'natural selection'. (b) "Only variations that confer an advantage to an individual organism will survive in a population". Do you agree with this statement? Give the reason for your answer.
Answer» (a) Define 'natural selection'. (b) "Only variations that confer an advantage to an individual organism will survive in a population". Do you agree with this statement? Give the reason for your answer.

Discussion

7869.	Is the brain involved in reflexes?yes/no?if yes then is the definition of reflex arc wrong that says there is no involvement of brain?
Answer» Is the brain involved in reflexes?yes/no?if yes then is the definition of reflex arc wrong that says there is no involvement of brain?

Discussion

7870.	The Taj Mahal is threatened by pollution from
Answer» The Taj Mahal is threatened by pollution from

Discussion

7871.	Functioning of brain ?
Answer» Functioning of brain ?

Discussion

7872.	If the heart is stimulated through its vagus supply, heart rate will
Answer» If the heart is stimulated through its vagus supply, heart rate will

Discussion

7873.	Match the following: Column IColumn IIA. Locus1. Genetic makeup of an organism.B. Homozygous2. Both the alleles of a gene are non-identical.C. Heterozygous3. Both the alleles of a gene are identical.D. Phenotype4. Position of gene on chromosome.E. Genotype5. Physical expression of gene.
Answer» Match the following: $\begin{matrix} C o l u m n I & C o l u m n I I A. Locus & 1. Genetic makeup of an organism. B. Homozygous & 2. Both the alleles of a gene are non-identical. C. Heterozygous & 3. Both the alleles of a gene are identical. D. Phenotype & 4. Position of gene on chromosome. E. Genotype & 5. Physical expression of gene. \end{matrix}$

Discussion

7874.	(a) What is a tuber? Name one stem tuber and one root tuber. (b) What is the name of the organ of propagation present in a tuber? (c) Name one commonly used vegetable which is propagated by using tubers.
Answer» (a) What is a tuber? Name one stem tuber and one root tuber. (b) What is the name of the organ of propagation present in a tuber? (c) Name one commonly used vegetable which is propagated by using tubers.

Discussion

7875.	Write names of various parts of carpel of a flower and their functions.
Answer» Write names of various parts of carpel of a flower and their functions.

Discussion

7876.	Which word pair exhibits similar relationship to the given pair? Giant - Gargantuan
Answer» Which word pair exhibits similar relationship to the given pair? Giant - Gargantuan

7876.

Which word pair exhibits similar relationship to the given pair? Giant - Gargantuan

Answer»

Which word pair exhibits similar relationship to the given pair?

Giant - Gargantuan

Discussion

7877.	Define clone.
Answer» Define clone.

Discussion

7878.	Given below is the outline of the male reproductive system. Name the pats labelled 1 to 8 and state their functions. Also, name the corresponding structure of the part (4) in the female reproductive system.
Answer» Given below is the outline of the male reproductive system. Name the pats labelled 1 to 8 and state their functions. Also, name the corresponding structure of the part (4) in the female reproductive system.

7878.

Given below is the outline of the male reproductive system. Name the pats labelled 1 to 8 and state their functions. Also, name the corresponding structure of the part (4) in the female reproductive system.

Answer»

Given below is the outline of the male reproductive system. Name the pats labelled 1 to 8 and state their functions. Also, name the corresponding structure of the part (4) in the female reproductive system.

Discussion

7879.	Where is the female gamete formed : (i) in humans ? (ii) in flowering plants ?
Answer» Where is the female gamete formed : (i) in humans ? (ii) in flowering plants ?

Discussion

7880.	In an experiment with 15 observations, the results are as follows:∑x2=2830, ∑x=170.One observation that was 20 was found to be wrong and was replaced by the correct value 30. Then the corrected variance is
Answer» $I n a n e x p e r i m e n t w i t h 15 o b s e r v a t i o n s, t h e r e s u l t s a r e a s f o l l o w s : \sum x^{2} = 2830, \sum x = 170. O n e o b s e r v a t i o n t h a t w a s 20 w a s f o u n d t o b e w r o n g a n d w a s r e p l a c e d b y t h e c o r r e c t v a l u e 30. T h e n t h e c o r r e c t e d v a r i a n c e i s$

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7881.	Why is DDT banned?
Answer» Why is DDT banned?

Discussion

7882.	The process of digestion in humans is completed in : (a) oesophagus (b) small intestine(c) stomach (d) large intestine
Answer» The process of digestion in humans is completed in : (a) oesophagus (b) small intestine(c) stomach (d) large intestine

Discussion

7883.	(a) What criteria can be used to decide whether something is alive ? (b) What is meant by life processes ? Name the basic life processes common to all living organisms which are essential for maintaining life.
Answer» (a) What criteria can be used to decide whether something is alive ? (b) What is meant by life processes ? Name the basic life processes common to all living organisms which are essential for maintaining life.

Discussion

7884.	What is the biological term for the process by which a water body becomes rich in dissolved nutrients, thereby stimulating the growth of aquatic life and ending in the depletion of dissolved oxygen in the water body?
Answer» What is the biological term for the process by which a water body becomes rich in dissolved nutrients, thereby stimulating the growth of aquatic life and ending in the depletion of dissolved oxygen in the water body?

Discussion

7885.	The process of duplication of chromosomes is observed in interphase (or early prophase). The particular or specific stage of the eukaryotic cell cycle during which this occurs is termed the -
Answer» The process of duplication of chromosomes is observed in interphase (or early prophase). The particular or specific stage of the eukaryotic cell cycle during which this occurs is termed the -

Discussion

7886.	Which of these is/are symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?
Answer» Which of these is/are symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?

Discussion

7887.	Explain photosynthesis and gas liberated in the end. [2 MARKS]
Answer» Explain photosynthesis and gas liberated in the end. [2 MARKS]

Discussion

7888.	Define variations in relation to a species?
Answer» Define variations in relation to a species?

Discussion

7889.	The first living organisms on earth were___ .
Answer» The first living organisms on earth were___ .

Discussion

7890.	Raisins absorb water by___________.
Answer» Raisins absorb water by___________.

Discussion

7891.	Fill in the blanks in the following passage to make it a meaningful description. In a nephron, the ___ flows through the ___ under great pressure. The reason for this great pressure is that the ___ (outgoing) ___ is narrower than the ___ (incoming). This high pressure causes the ___ part of the blood to filter out from the ___ into the ___ capsule.
Answer» Fill in the blanks in the following passage to make it a meaningful description. In a nephron, the ___ flows through the ___ under great pressure. The reason for this great pressure is that the ___ (outgoing) ___ is narrower than the ___ (incoming). This high pressure causes the ___ part of the blood to filter out from the ___ into the ___ capsule.

7891.

Fill in the blanks in the following passage to make it a meaningful description. In a nephron, the _ flows through the _ under great pressure. The reason for this great pressure is that the _ (outgoing) _ is narrower than the _ (incoming). This high pressure causes the _ part of the blood to filter out from the _ into the _ capsule.

Answer»

Fill in the blanks in the following passage to make it a meaningful description.

In a nephron, the ___ flows through the ___ under great pressure. The reason for this great pressure is that the ___ (outgoing) ___ is narrower than the ___ (incoming). This high pressure causes the ___ part of the blood to filter out from the ___ into the ___ capsule.

Discussion

7892.	In nerve fibre, the impulses transmit quickly due to
Answer» In nerve fibre, the impulses transmit quickly due to

Discussion

7893.	Explain the difference between each of the following pairs of terms : (a) receptor and effector (b) cerebrum and cerebellum
Answer» Explain the difference between each of the following pairs of terms : (a) receptor and effector (b) cerebrum and cerebellum

7893.

Explain the difference between each of the following pairs of terms : (a) receptor and effector (b) cerebrum and cerebellum

Answer»

Explain the difference between each of the following pairs of terms :

(a) receptor and effector

(b) cerebrum and cerebellum

Discussion

7894.	Fill in the blanks of the following paragraph using just two words – arteries and veins ___(a)___ carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body and ___ (b)___ carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from all parts of the body back to the heart. ___ (c)___ have thin walls and ___ (d)___ have thick elastic walls. Blood flows at high pressure in ___ (e)___. Valves are present in ___ (f) ___ which allow blood to flow only towards the heart. ___ (g)___ divide into smaller vessels. These vessels further divide into extremely thin tubes called capillaries. The capillaries join up to form ___ (h)___.
Answer» Fill in the blanks of the following paragraph using just two words – arteries and veins ___(a)___ carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body and ___ (b)___ carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from all parts of the body back to the heart. ___ (c)___ have thin walls and ___ (d)___ have thick elastic walls. Blood flows at high pressure in ___ (e)___. Valves are present in ___ (f) ___ which allow blood to flow only towards the heart. ___ (g)___ divide into smaller vessels. These vessels further divide into extremely thin tubes called capillaries. The capillaries join up to form ___ (h)___.

7894.

Fill in the blanks of the following paragraph using just two words – arteries and veins _(a)_ carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body and _ (b)_ carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from all parts of the body back to the heart. _ (c)_ have thin walls and _ (d)_ have thick elastic walls. Blood flows at high pressure in _ (e)_. Valves are present in _ (f) _ which allow blood to flow only towards the heart. _ (g)_ divide into smaller vessels. These vessels further divide into extremely thin tubes called capillaries. The capillaries join up to form _ (h)_.

Answer»

Fill in the blanks of the following paragraph using just two words – arteries and veins

___(a)___ carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body and ___ (b)___ carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from all parts of the body back to the heart. ___ (c)___ have thin walls and ___ (d)___ have thick elastic walls. Blood flows at high pressure in ___ (e)___. Valves are present in ___ (f) ___ which allow blood to flow only towards the heart. ___ (g)___ divide into smaller vessels. These vessels further divide into extremely thin tubes called capillaries. The capillaries join up to form ___ (h)___.

Discussion

7895.	What is Cerebellum ?
Answer» What is Cerebellum ?

Discussion

7896.	The nose has two openings called the___ , through which air enters the nasal cavity.
Answer» The nose has two openings called the___ , through which air enters the nasal cavity.

Discussion

7897.	Define the following terms : (a) Hernia (b) Ovulation (c) Puberty
Answer» Define the following terms : (a) Hernia (b) Ovulation (c) Puberty

7897.

Define the following terms : (a) Hernia (b) Ovulation (c) Puberty

Answer»

Define the following terms :

(a) Hernia (b) Ovulation (c) Puberty

Discussion

7898.	Transpiration will be fastest when the day is (a) cool, humid and windy (b) hot, humid and still (c) hot, humid and windy (d) hot, dry and windy
Answer» Transpiration will be fastest when the day is (a) cool, humid and windy (b) hot, humid and still (c) hot, humid and windy (d) hot, dry and windy

7898.

Transpiration will be fastest when the day is (a) cool, humid and windy (b) hot, humid and still (c) hot, humid and windy (d) hot, dry and windy

Answer»

Transpiration will be fastest when the day is

(a) cool, humid and windy

(b) hot, humid and still

(c) hot, humid and windy

(d) hot, dry and windy

Discussion

7899.	Describe the process of fertilisation in human beings with the help of a diagram. [3 MARKS]
Answer» Describe the process of fertilisation in human beings with the help of a diagram. [3 MARKS]

Discussion

7900.	How a human being occur and start develop.
Answer» How a human being occur and start develop.

Discussion

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Meaning of shoot

Louder sound of heart beat occurs during closure of

What is the correct order of nerve impulse conduction through nerve fibre?

What is used to produce smoke screens

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A woman suffers from colour blindness and her husband does not. They have a son and a daughter. Which one of the following statements is most probably correct?

DNA is made up of repeating sequences of molecules called

How are alveoli designed for maximum exchange of gases ?

How does our body respond when adrenaline is secreted into the blood? [5 MARKS]

Which of the following can be categorized as viral diseases?

With reference to Green peace, which of the following statements is/are correct? Code:

Environment Conservation Act was put forward in the year:

Which of the following is responsible for focusing light?

Which of these are the by-products of photosynthesis and respiration?

Traits of organism are controlled by ________

List any four reasons for the population explosion in India. [4 MARKS]

Name the cellular elements of xylem tissue. [2 MARKS]

(a) Define 'natural selection'. (b) "Only variations that confer an advantage to an individual organism will survive in a population". Do you agree with this statement? Give the reason for your answer.

Is the brain involved in reflexes?yes/no?if yes then is the definition of reflex arc wrong that says there is no involvement of brain?

The Taj Mahal is threatened by pollution from

Functioning of brain ?

If the heart is stimulated through its vagus supply, heart rate will

Match the following: Column IColumn IIA. Locus1. Genetic makeup of an organism.B. Homozygous2. Both the alleles of a gene are non-identical.C. Heterozygous3. Both the alleles of a gene are identical.D. Phenotype4. Position of gene on chromosome.E. Genotype5. Physical expression of gene.

(a) What is a tuber? Name one stem tuber and one root tuber. (b) What is the name of the organ of propagation present in a tuber? (c) Name one commonly used vegetable which is propagated by using tubers.

Write names of various parts of carpel of a flower and their functions.

Which word pair exhibits similar relationship to the given pair? Giant - Gargantuan

Define clone.

Given below is the outline of the male reproductive system. Name the pats labelled 1 to 8 and state their functions. Also, name the corresponding structure of the part (4) in the female reproductive system.

Where is the female gamete formed : (i) in humans ? (ii) in flowering plants ?

In an experiment with 15 observations, the results are as follows:∑x2=2830, ∑x=170.One observation that was 20 was found to be wrong and was replaced by the correct value 30. Then the corrected variance is

Why is DDT banned?

The process of digestion in humans is completed in : (a) oesophagus (b) small intestine(c) stomach (d) large intestine

(a) What criteria can be used to decide whether something is alive ? (b) What is meant by life processes ? Name the basic life processes common to all living organisms which are essential for maintaining life.

What is the biological term for the process by which a water body becomes rich in dissolved nutrients, thereby stimulating the growth of aquatic life and ending in the depletion of dissolved oxygen in the water body?

The process of duplication of chromosomes is observed in interphase (or early prophase). The particular or specific stage of the eukaryotic cell cycle during which this occurs is termed the -

Which of these is/are symptoms of Cushing's syndrome?

Explain photosynthesis and gas liberated in the end. [2 MARKS]

Define variations in relation to a species?

The first living organisms on earth were___ .

Raisins absorb water by___________.

In nerve fibre, the impulses transmit quickly due to

Explain the difference between each of the following pairs of terms : (a) receptor and effector (b) cerebrum and cerebellum

What is Cerebellum ?

The nose has two openings called the___ , through which air enters the nasal cavity.

Define the following terms : (a) Hernia (b) Ovulation (c) Puberty

Transpiration will be fastest when the day is (a) cool, humid and windy (b) hot, humid and still (c) hot, humid and windy (d) hot, dry and windy

Describe the process of fertilisation in human beings with the help of a diagram. [3 MARKS]

How a human being occur and start develop.