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1.

Three features which distinguish angiosperms are

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Three features which distinguish angiosperms are


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Q32. Consider the following statements. 1. The Norwegian government built the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in 2008 to store seed samples of the world’s crops and plants. 2. Svalbard was chosen as the site of the seed bank because of the area’s permafrost – a thick layer of soil that stays frozen throughout the year. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Q32. Consider the following statements.

1. The Norwegian government built the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in 2008 to store seed samples of the world’s crops and plants.

2. Svalbard was chosen as the site of the seed bank because of the area’s permafrost – a thick layer of soil that stays frozen throughout the year.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?


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Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion and the other labeled as Reason (R) :Assertion (A) : Mangroves are very specialized forest eco-systems of tropical and sub-tropical regions bordering certain sea coasts.Reason (R): They stabilize the shoreline and act as bulwark against encroachments by sea.In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct? \N

Answer» Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion and the other labeled as Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : Mangroves are very specialized forest eco-systems of tropical and sub-tropical regions bordering certain sea coasts.
Reason (R): They stabilize the shoreline and act as bulwark against encroachments by sea.In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?
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4.

What is an adsorbent?

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What is an adsorbent?


5.

If a gardner is interested in obtaining several flowers of Chrysanthemum from a single plant, he should

Answer» If a gardner is interested in obtaining several flowers of Chrysanthemum from a single plant, he should
6.

Calculate power of accommodation for the healthy human adult age?

Answer» Calculate power of accommodation for the healthy human adult age?
7.

Deficiency of vitamin D causes:

Answer» Deficiency of vitamin D causes:
8.

The following simplified diagram refers to the outline plan of the circulation of blood in a mammal. Study the diagram and write the number and the name of the blood vessel mentioned in each case. (a) Several hours after a meal containing a lot of protein, which vessel will contain the highest concentration of urea? (b) Which vessel would contain the highest concentration of amino acids and glucose soon after a meal?

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The following simplified diagram refers to the outline plan of the circulation of blood in a mammal. Study the diagram and write the number and the name of the blood vessel mentioned in each case.

(a) Several hours after a meal containing a lot of protein, which vessel will contain the highest concentration of urea?
(b) Which vessel would contain the highest concentration of amino acids and glucose soon after a meal?

9.

I wanted to upload image for asking doubts . I am not able to upload the images those taken from camera ,it says URL missing. plz help

Answer» I wanted to upload image for asking doubts .
I am not able to upload the images those taken from camera ,it says URL missing.
plz help
10.

Which is/are common to urea, uric acid and ammonia from the given listed features? (1) They are nitrogenous wastes (2) They all need very large amounts of water for excretion (3) They are all equally toxic (4)They are produced in the kidney

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Which is/are common to urea, uric acid and ammonia from the given listed features?

(1) They are nitrogenous wastes (2) They all need very large amounts of water for excretion

(3) They are all equally toxic (4)They are produced in the kidney


11.

The primary role of light in photosynthesis is to

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The primary role of light in photosynthesis is to


12.

___ is a special reproductive structure present in male roundworms.

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___ is a special reproductive structure present in male roundworms.


13.

A mixture of equal numbers of fast and slow dividing cells is cultured in a medium containing a trace amount of radioactively labeled thymidine for one hour. The cells are then transferred to regular (unlabelled) medium. After 24 hrs of growth in regular media.

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A mixture of equal numbers of fast and slow dividing cells is cultured in a medium containing a trace amount of radioactively labeled thymidine for one hour. The cells are then transferred to regular (unlabelled) medium. After 24 hrs of growth in regular media.


14.

Amount of air in the lungs that remains after deep breathing is called ______.

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Amount of air in the lungs that remains after deep breathing is called ______.


15.

The body is divided into segments in

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The body is divided into segments in


16.

Consider the following bodies. Which of the following are autonomous bodies under The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change? Code:

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Consider the following bodies. Which of the following are autonomous bodies under The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change?

Code:


17.

(i) With respect to rib cage, explain the following bicephalic ribs (ii) With respect to rib cage, explain the following true ribs (iii) With respect to rib cage, explain the following Floating ribs

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(i) With respect to rib cage, explain the following

bicephalic ribs

(ii)

With respect to rib cage, explain the following

true ribs

(iii) With respect to rib cage, explain the following

Floating ribs

18.

(a) Can a plant flowering in Mumbai be pollinated by pollen grains of the same species growing in New Delhi? Provide explanations to your answer. (b) Draw the diagram of a pistil where pollination has successfully occurred. Label the parts involved in reaching the male gametes to its desired destination. [3]

Answer» (a) Can a plant flowering in Mumbai be pollinated by pollen grains of the same species growing in New Delhi? Provide explanations to your answer.

(b) Draw the diagram of a pistil where pollination has successfully occurred. Label the parts involved in reaching the male gametes to its desired destination. [3]
19.

Match the following deficiency disorders with their Adrenal hormones _____. Column I Column II I. Addison’s Disease a. Androgens in Females II. Cushing’s Syndrome b. Estrogens in Males III. Aldosteronism c. Cortisols IV. Gynaecomastia d. ACTH V. Adrenal Virilism e. Aldosterone

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Match the following deficiency disorders with their Adrenal hormones _____.

Column I Column II

I. Addison’s Disease a. Androgens in Females

II. Cushing’s Syndrome b. Estrogens in Males

III. Aldosteronism c. Cortisols

IV. Gynaecomastia d. ACTH

V. Adrenal Virilism e. Aldosterone


20.

Leaves modified to spines to reduce transpiration is the adaptive feature of __________.

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Leaves modified to spines to reduce transpiration is the adaptive feature of __________.

21.

Which alky1 halide is preferentially hydrolysed by SN1 mechanism?

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Which alky1 halide is preferentially hydrolysed by SN1 mechanism?


22.

In foetuses, ductus arteriosus connects

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In foetuses, ductus arteriosus connects


23.

Green alga showing oogamy is

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Green alga showing oogamy is


24.

Which pathway utilizes both Photosystem I and Photosystem II?

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Which pathway utilizes both Photosystem I and Photosystem II?


25.

Removal of hydrogen and formation of ATP are commonly called as

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Removal of hydrogen and formation of ATP are commonly called as


26.

Centre of autonomic nervous system is located in:

Answer» Centre of autonomic nervous system is located in:
27.

Mechanism of ear and eye [in points]

Answer» Mechanism of ear and eye [in points]
28.

Which of the following adversely affects photosynthesis?

Answer» Which of the following adversely affects photosynthesis?
29.

Unsaturated fatty acids have _________.

Answer» Unsaturated fatty acids have _________.
30.

The outer most layer of the connective tissue covering the brain is called

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The outer most layer of the connective tissue covering the brain is called


31.

Non keratinised stratified epithelium is not found in

Answer» Non keratinised stratified epithelium is not found in
32.

Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option. Assertion [A]: An infected person is always monitored in a sterile zone called bubble. Reason [R]: We are surrounded by thousands of pathogens in our environment.

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Regarding assertion and reason, select the right option.

Assertion [A]: An infected person is always monitored in a sterile zone called bubble.

Reason [R]: We are surrounded by thousands of pathogens in our environment.


33.

Ectodermal cells that secrete enamel of tooth is.

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Ectodermal cells that secrete enamel of tooth is.


34.

Which of the following plexus controls the peristaltic movement of alimentary canal?

Answer» Which of the following plexus controls the peristaltic movement of alimentary canal?
35.

In plant tissue culture, plant tissues can be regenerated into complete plantlets primarily by altering the concentrations of

Answer» In plant tissue culture, plant tissues can be regenerated into complete plantlets primarily by altering the concentrations of

36.

Choose the correct option regarding the Assertion and Reason: Assertion [A]: Turner syndrome occurs only in females. Reason [R]: Turner syndrome is characterised by X0 sex chromosomes.

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Choose the correct option regarding the Assertion and Reason:

Assertion [A]: Turner syndrome occurs only in females.

Reason [R]: Turner syndrome is characterised by X0 sex chromosomes.


37.

Terramycin is got from

Answer» Terramycin is got from
38.

The function of leghaemoglobin during biological Nitrogen fixation in root nodules of legume is to

Answer» The function of leghaemoglobin during biological Nitrogen fixation in root nodules of legume is to
39.

Given below are certain statements regarding sperm organelles. With respect to these statements, choose the correct option. Statement 1: Centrioles provide polarity to the sperm. Statement 2: Centrioles release energy when mitochondria in sperm become dysfunctional. Statement 3: Centrioles help in cell division in the zygote formed post fertilisation. Statement 4: Sperm do not possess centrioles.

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Given below are certain statements regarding sperm organelles. With respect to these statements, choose the correct option.

Statement 1: Centrioles provide polarity to the sperm.

Statement 2: Centrioles release energy when mitochondria in sperm become dysfunctional.

Statement 3: Centrioles help in cell division in the zygote formed post fertilisation.

Statement 4: Sperm do not possess centrioles.


40.

Which part in our body is not understood completely by us and why ?

Answer» Which part in our body is not understood completely by us and why ?
41.

Ground tissues include

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Ground tissues include


42.

Which of these is mismatched?

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Which of these is mismatched?


43.

How is directing different from supervision?

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How is directing different from supervision?

44.

One set of the plant was grown at 12 hours a day and 12 hours night period cycles and it flowered while in the other set, night phase was interrupted by a flash of light and it did not produce a flower. Under which one of the following categories will you place this plant?

Answer» One set of the plant was grown at 12 hours a day and 12 hours night period cycles and it flowered while in the other set, night phase was interrupted by a flash of light and it did not produce a flower. Under which one of the following categories will you place this plant?
45.

Theory of continuity of germplasm negated ___

Answer» Theory of continuity of germplasm negated ___
46.

Why do we need transgenic organisms?

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Why do we need transgenic organisms?


47.

Synthesis of ATP by the chemiosmotic mechanism occurs during

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Synthesis of ATP by the chemiosmotic mechanism occurs during


48.

Differentiate between (a) Inspiratory and expiratory reserve volume (b) Vital capacity and total lung capacity. (c) Emphysema and occupational respiratory disorder.

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Differentiate between

(a) Inspiratory and expiratory reserve volume

(b) Vital capacity and total lung capacity.

(c) Emphysema and occupational respiratory disorder.

49.

Which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) Mesoglea is present in between ectoderm andendoderm in Obelia (b) Asterias exhibits radial symmetry an (c) Fasciola is pseudocoelomate animal (d) Taenia is a triploblastic animal

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) Mesoglea is present in between ectoderm andendoderm in Obelia

(b) Asterias exhibits radial symmetry an

(c) Fasciola is pseudocoelomate animal

(d) Taenia is a triploblastic animal

50.

During aerobic respiration, FADH2 is produced during

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During aerobic respiration, FADH2 is produced during