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1.

Suppose there is no meiosis and the gametes are formed by mitotic divisions. What kind of situation do you expect under such circumstances?

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Without meiosis there wouldn't be any variation, it's the basic and most important thing to point out.

Explanation: In mitosis their is developement of clones means identical cell. There arises two case

1. If from beginning there wasn't any meiosis; then we'll see most of the organisms alike(mutation may occur)

2. If in humans meiosis stops and we start producing gamete from mitosis; then we'll notice considerable variation (except inbreeding). But it'll be more like blending variation not the independent assortment.

2.

Name two animals which reproduce asexually.

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Hydra and planaria reproduce by asexually.

3.

Which type of reproduction : (a) involves gametes ?(b) does not involve gametes ?

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(a) Sexual reproduction involves gametes. 

(b) Asexual reproduction does not involve gametes.

4.

Most of the plants reproduce by sexual method. Name two plants which can reproduce asexually.

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Ferns and mosses.

5.

………. is the biggest country of the southern hemisphere.(A) USA(B) Mexico(C) Brazil(D) West Indies

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Correct option is (C) Brazil

6.

Canada is the biggest producer of ……….. in the world.(A) Nickel(B) Platinum(C) Asbestos(D) Mica

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Correct option is (C) Asbestos

7.

Write a note on agriculture in Europe.

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  • 75% people of the eastern part of Europe are involved in agriculture.
  • However, only 25% people of the western part of Europe are involved in agriculture because the western region is mountainous.
  • The colour of soil is grey in Norway and Sweden.
  • The colour of soil is dark brown in the southern part of Europe.
  • The coastal region of Middle Sea grows citrus fruits, wheat and corn.
  • Question 15.
    Write a note on the minerals of Europe.
    Answer:
  • Europe is a mineral-rich continent.
  • The western part of Ural Mountains of Europe produces 56% minerals of the world. .
  • This region mainly produces iron, coal, bauxite and potash.
  • Apart from-this, the Ruhr province of Germany produces coal.
  • The Quinoa province of Russia produces iron.
  • Therefore, the iron and steel industry has developed very well in Europe.
8.

France is ……….. in shape.(A) Rectangle(B) Triangle(C) Flexagonal(D) Round

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(C) Flexagonal

Option (C): Flexagonal Shape

9.

Mont Blanc is ……… m high.(A) 4813.2(B) 4460.8(C) 4729.7(D) 4940.6

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Correct option is (A) 4813.2

10.

Aconcagua Volcano is …………. m high.(A) 8900(B) 6960(C) 4250(D) 3110

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Correct option is (B) 6960

11.

How does Plasmodium reproduce. Is this method sexual or asexual ?

Answer» Plasmodium reproduces by a process known as multiple fission. Multiple fissicn is a type of asexual reproduction.
12.

In the list of organisms given below, those that reproduce by the asexual method are (i) banana (ii) dog (iii) yeast (iv) Amoeba (a) (ii) and (iv)(b) (i), (iii) and (iv) (c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii), (iii) and (iv

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The answer is (b) (i), (iii) and (iv)

Dog reproduce sexually, yeast reproduce by budding, Amoeba reproduce sexually and cultivated banana also reproduce asexually.

13.

Name two organisms which reproduce by the same asexual process as that of Amoeba.

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Paramecium and Leishmania.

14.

Which type of reproduction : (a) involves gametes ? (b) does not involve gametes ?

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(a) Sexual reproduction.

(b) Asexual reproduction.

15.

State whether human beings reproduce by sexual method of asexual method.

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Human beings reproduce by sexual method.

16.

The western part of Ural Mountains of Europe produces …….. % minerals of the world.(A) 65(B) 56(C) 54(D) 45

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Correct option is (B) 56

17.

Which minerals does Europe produce?

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Iron, coal, bauxite and potash.

18.

………. % people of western Europe is involved in agriculture.(A) 25(B) 35(C) 40(D) 50

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Correct option is (A) 25

19.

……… is the biggest democratic country of Europe.(A) Russia(B) England(C) France(D) Germany

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Correct option is (C) France

20.

U.S.A. covers …….. % of the land area of the world.(A) 12(B) 18(C) 16(D) 22

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Correct option is (C) 16

21.

South America is ……… in shape.(A) Rectangular(B) Oblongular(C) Circular(D) Triangular

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Correct option is (D) Triangular

22.

What is responsible for attainment of sexual maturity in both males and females?

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Sexual maturity is attained due to the secretions of sex organs “testis” and “ovaries” in males and females respectively. 

These secretions are Testosterone (male sex hormone) and Progesterone and Estrogen (female sex hormones) at puberty.

23.

During adolescence, several changes occur in the human body. Mark one change associated with sexual maturation in boys:A. Loss of milk teeth B. increase in height C. cracking on voice D. Weight gain

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The cracking on voice in boys is due to the growth of voice box or larynx which can be seen as a protruding part of throat called Adam’s apple.

24.

State whether human beings reproduce by sexual method or asexual method.

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Sexual method.

25.

The western part of Europe is ……… region.(A) Desert(B) Plateau(C) Mountainous(D) Snow-clad

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(C) Mountainous

26.

What is the function of a flower ?

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The function of a flower is to make male and female gametes and to ensure that fertilisation  will take place to make new seeds for the reproduction of plant.

27.

South America covers ……… % of the total land area of the world.(A) 12(B) 16(C) 18(D) 13

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Correct option is (D) 13

28.

…….. is the neighbor of South America.(A) Australia(B) Europe(C) Asia(D) Antarctica

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Correct option is (D) Antarctica

29.

Which are the main countries of South America that produce coffee? How much coffee do they produce?

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Brazil, Columbia, Venezuela and Ecuador; 90% of the coffee of the world.

30.

Why is the northern part of North America not useful for agriculture?

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Because the region is full of snowy mountains.

31.

What kind of farming is practised in South America?

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Shift farming, plantation farming, horticulture, etc.

32.

Which regions of South America are suitable for the plantation of coffee?

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North Chile, Peru, Columbia, Terra roxa, etc.

33.

What changes are noticed on sexual maturity of human beings?

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The changes that occur in humans on sexual maturity are collectively referred to as secondary sexual characters. Some of these changes are common to both the genders, whereas some changes occur specific to one gender.

The changes common to both sexes are: 

1. Growth of thick hair in armpits and genital area. 

2. Darkening of armpits and genital area. 

3. Growth of thin hair on arms, legs and face. 

The changes occurring in girls: 

1. Enlargement of breasts 

2. Darkening of the area of nipple 

3. Beginning of menstruation. 

The changes occurring in boys are: 

1. Appearance of thick hair on face. 

2. Cracking of voice.

34.

Why testes in male body are extra-abdominal?

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Testes are extra abdominal because they require temperature less than body temperature for the production of sperms. If they are attached with the abdomen they cannot produce sperms due to high temperature.

35.

Make a list of the main cities of North America and Europe.

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North America: Mexoci city, New York city, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Montreal, Ecatepec, Philadelphia, etc.

Europe: London, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Paris, Bucharest, Vienna, Budapast, Humburg, Warsaw, Barcelona, Italy, Munich, Pragua, etc.

36.

Testes and Ovaries are considered as the primary sex organs, Explain.

Answer» Both produces gametes and sex hormones.
37.

Where are a plant’s sex organs located ?

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In flowers sex organs located.

38.

Give a reason for the declining balance in sex ratio.

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The major reason for the decline in balance of sex ratio is due to reckless female foeticide, sex ratio is declining rapidly in some section of our society.

39.

State the functions of the human male and female sex hormones.

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The human male sex hormone testosterone regulates the formation of the male gamete, the sperms and brings about changes in appearance seen in boys at the time of puberty. 

The human female sex hormone estrogen brings about the changes occurring in girls at puberty and progesterone controls the uterus changes occurring during the menstrual cycle and also helps in maintaining the pregnancy.

40.

Where are a plant’s sex organs located ?

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 plant’s sex organs located are In flowers.

41.

A study in Ahmedabad found that out of 15,00,000 workers in the city, 11,00,000 worked are in the unorganised sector. The total income of the city in this year (1997-1998) was Rs. 6000 crores. Out of this Rs. 3200 crores was generated in the organised sector. Present this data as a table. What are the ways for generating more employment in the city?

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Contribution of organised and unorganised sectors in Ahmedabad in 1997-98:

SectorEmployees(workers)Generated Income (In crores)
Organised4,00,000Rs.3200
Unorganised11,00,000Rs.2800
Total15,00,000Rs.6000

1. Government must provide more incentives to people who are engaged in unorganised sector. 

2. Government should give waiver of certain taxes, exemptions of certain taxes and encourage many others to take up the establishments.

42.

Which of the following does NOT belong to unorganized sector? A) Building construction B) Public sector C) Agricultural labourers D) Small-scale industry

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B) Public sector

43.

Among the following, this does not belong to organised sector. A) Tahsildar B) Software engineer C) Bank employee D) Blacksmith

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correct option is D) Blacksmith

44.

South America makes ………. % coffee of the world.(A) 80(B) 70(C) 90(D) 60

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Correct option is (C) 90

45.

………….. % land of South America is occupied by farming.(A) 3.1(B) 8.6(C) 4.2(D) 5.7

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Correct option is (C) 4.2

46.

……… % of the population of South America is involved in agriculture.(A) 50(B) 60(C) 70(D) 80

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Correct option is (B) 60

47.

Which of the following does not belong to final goods? A) Car B) Notebook C) Television D) Tyre

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Correct option is D) Tyre

48.

The following table shows the percentage of workers employed in different sectors in India in 1972-73 and in 2009-2010, i.e., after 37 years.YearAgricultureIndustryServices1972-7374%11%15%2009-1053%22%25%(i) What are the major changes that you observe from the above table?(ii) From what you have read before, discuss what could be some of the reasons for these changes.

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(i) 

1.The percentage of workers employed in agricultural sector was decreased by 21%.

2. The percentage of workers employed in industrial sector was increased by 11%. 

3. The percentage of workers employed in service sector was increased by 10%. 

4. These changes suggest that India is a developing country in its economy,

(ii) 

1. After the planning was started in India, factories came up and started expanding. 

2. People began to use many more goods. 

3. Industrial sector became the dominant sector and the importance of agriculture declined.

4. In the past 50 years, there has been a further shift from industry to service sector.

5. The service sector has become the most important in terms of total production.

49.

mention two secondary sexual characters in human male.

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The secondary sexual characters in male are 

1.appearance of hairs in pubic areas,under arms,chest and facial hairs like moustache and beard, 

2.Cracking of voice and growth of Adam's apple. 

3.cahnge in body shape i.e. broadening of shoulders and widening of chest

50.

What is the colour of the soil of Norway and Sweden?(A) Red(B) Grey(C) Dark Brown(D) Black

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Correct option is (B) Grey