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1.

Reproduction by budding takes place in(a) hydra(b) amoeba(c) paramecium(d) bacteria

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The Right option is : (a) hydra

2.

Why do female frogs (or female fish) lay hundreds of eggs?

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The female frogs (or female fish) lay hundreds of eggs because there are fewer chances of surviving in that environment, so from 100 even if 5-10 survive, their species will survive.

3.

Find out the Oviparous in the following 1) She buffalo 2) Parrot 3) Fish 4) Cow 5) Frog 6) Deer A) 1, 4, 6B) 1, 2, 6 C) 2, 3, 5 D) 5, 2, 1

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Answer is (C) 2, 3, 5

4.

What is not present in animals that lay eggs?

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Animals that lay eggs do not have epidermal hair or external ears.

5.

Do all animals lay eggs?

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All animals do not lay eggs.

6.

Name the technique which was used in producing ‘Dolly’ the sheep.

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Cloning is the technique which was used in producing ‘Dolly’ the sheep.

7.

What kind of climate do Chile and Peru experience?

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Correct answer is Cold and dry

8.

…………. experiences severe cyclones.(A) Canada(B) Illinois(C) Alaska(D) Texas

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Correct option is (D) Texas

9.

The winter is moderate in ……….. Germany.(A) East(B) West(C) North(D) South

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Correct option is (D) South

10.

Define budding.

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Budding is a form of asexual reproduction, where new individuals develop from bulges or outgrowths on the parent body. These bulges are called buds, and hence the process is called budding. Being an asexual form of reproduction, it requires only one parent for the process.

11.

Why have industries developed on a large scale in USA?

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A. Because of easy availability of coal, mineral oil and iron. 

B. Due to speedy and efficient transport system.

12.

What is uterus?

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Uterus: It ¡s a part of the female reproductive system. This is a strong muscular sac, where the embryo develops into a baby.

13.

The multicellular organism which reproducts by buddings is : A. Amoeba B. Yeast C. Paramecium D. Hydra

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D. Hydra 

Hydra is a multicellular organism which reproduce by budding.

14.

………. live in igloos.(A) Red Indians(B) Eskimos(C) Pygmies(D) Habsis

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Correct option is (B) Eskimos

15.

Which are the main crops of Argentina?

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Wheat and grapes.

16.

How is reproduction in hydra different from that in amoeba?

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Hydra reproduces by budding where an outgrowth arises from the parent and develops into a new individual. Amoeba reproduces by binary fission in which the division of nucleus is followed by division of the cell resulting in two individuals.

17.

Draw the diagram of Hydra. Compare it with the figure below recall what you have observed in the first slide ?Compare slide 1 & 2 to observe which part of it’s body develops a swelling?a) What have you observed in slide/picture 1, 2 and 3?b) What is the main difference between slide 1 and 2 as well as 3 and 4?c) What does swelling (bulge) develop into?

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The body wall develops swelling. Observe all the remaining slides. 

a) Picture 1, 2 the body surface of hydra has smooth surface. 

Picture 3, a swelling is formed on it’s body surface.

b) Slide 1 and 2 Hydra body is smooth. Slide. 3, a swelling is formed. Swelling increases in size, tentacles are formed which is called bud. 

Slide 4, the bud is cut off and separated from parent Hydra and can live individually.

c) The swelling develops into a bud.

18.

Name the asexual method of reproduction : (a) in Hydra, and (b) in Amoeba.

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(a) Hydra reproduce by asexual method called budding. 

(b) Amoeba reproduce by binary fission, a asexual method.

19.

Why do fish and frog lay more number of eggs whereas cow and human beings usually give birth to only one at a time?

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1. Fish and frog lay many eggs to increase chance of survival of the offspring and the continuation or their generation. 

2. They do not take care of their young ones making them prone to predators and may even be washed away by the water force.

3. Thus the more eggs produced, the greater the chances that some will grow to maturation. 

4. Female frog and fish release their eggs in the water and male animals release their sperms in the water. As fertilization takes place in the water it is external ferlitization. There is no safety for the fertilized eggs in the water so these animals lay more number of eggs. 

5. Whereas cow and human beings usually give birth to only one at a time and the internal fertilization takes place in these animals. There is safety for the embryo (the offspring) in the mother’s womb until it’s birth.

20.

What are the differences you observed in the reproduction of Amoeba and frog?

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Reproduction in AmoebaReproduction in Frog
1. Asexual mode of reproduction takes place in Amoeba.1. Sexual mode of reproduction takes place ts Frog.
2. Fusion of garnets will not occur.2. Fusion of garnets takes place.
3. Through binary fission or multiple fission (during un favourable conditions) daughter amoebas are formed.3. Through external fertilization, many off springs will take birth in water.
4. Daughter amoebas formed during binary fission, completely resemble their mother.4. Off springs formed exhibit variations.
5. Mother Amoeba will extinct sifter binary fission.5. Mother frog will not extinct after external fertilization.

21.

Identify this animalA) Paramecium B) Euglena C) Amoeba D) Hydra

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Answer is (D) Hydra

22.

The Grand Canyon is located over River ……… .(A) Colorado(B) Amazon(C) Orinoco(D) Rongue

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Correct option is (A) Colorado

23.

Choose the correct matching.  List – A   List – Bi) Buddinga) Amoebaii) Binary fissionb) Parameciumiii) Conjugationc) HydraA) i – b, ii – c, iii – a B) i – a, ii – b, Iii – c C) i – c, ii – a, iii – b D) i – a, ii – c, iii – b

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(C) i – c, ii – a, iii – b

answer is c) c,a,b

24.

………. stands first in terms of industries in the world.(A) Canada(B) USA(C) Mexico(D) Japan

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Correct option is (B) USA

25.

What is budding?

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Budding: Hydra, a microscopic organism reproduces asexually. Buds are formed on the body surface. These buds separated from the hydra and develop into a new individual. This type of asexual reproduction is called Budding.

26.

Which trees grow in regions with moderate climate?

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Oak, birch, ash and beech.

27.

Which grasslands are found in South America? In which region?

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Pampas and Savanna grasslands in Brazil and Argentina.

28.

Which forests of South America is well known? For what?

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Amazon forest for its vegetation and wild life.

29.

Which of the following organisms reproduces by binary fission ? A. Hydra B. Yeast C. Amoeba D. Sea anemone

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C. Amoeba 

Amoeba, a unicellular organism reproduce by binary fission.

30.

The diagram represents gametes P and Q fusing to give cell R. This cell then produces gametes S.T.U and V.Which statement about the numbers of chromosomes in the cells and gametes is corrected. A. The numbers of chromosomes in P and Q are different. B. The numbers of chromosomes in P and Q are the same. C. The numbers of chromosomes in S in one-quarter of chromosomes in D. The numbers of chromosomes in T is half the member of chromosomes in Q

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All the cell types have 23 pairs of chromosomes or 46 total. 

During Meiosis, a cell undergoes two rounds of cell division during which the chromosome pairs are separated and the resulting gametes each have only one copy from each set of chromosomes.

31.

Name the male and female gametes in animals.

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The male gamete in animals is sperm and the female gamete is ovum (egg).

32.

List any four steps involved in sexual reproduction and write its two advantages.

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Steps involved in sexual reproduction are :

(i) Formation of gametes through meiosis.

(ii) Transfer of male gametes into the female body.

(iii) Fusion of male and female gametes' Process is fertilisation.

(iv) Formation of offspring from a single-celled zygote fusion Post fertilization changes.

Advantages of sexual reproduction :

(i) It is a source of genetic variations among individuals of a population.

(ii) It gives rise to individuals that are most adapted to the environment.

33.

Compare the reproduction in Hydra and Amoeba. Note down the differences in your notebook.

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Comparison:

Asexual Reproduction takes place in Hydra and Amoeba.

HydraAmoeba
1. Multicellular organism.1. Unicellular organism.
2. Nucleus is absent.2. Nucleus is present.
3. Buds are formed on the body surface.3. A constriction is formed in the middle of the nucleus.
4. The bud increases in size and develops tentacles.4. The constriction deepens divides the nucleus into two nuclei.
5. It grows in size.5. A constriction is formed on the body wall of Amoeba in the middle.
6. This bud separates from the parent Hydra and lives independently.6. The constriction deepens and divides the body of amoeba into two individuals (daughter amoebae).

34.

The correct sequence of reproductive stages seen in flowering plants is (a) gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling (b) zygote, gametes, embryo, seedling (c) seedling, embryo, zygote, gametes (d) gametes, embryo, zygote, seedling

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The answer is (a) gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling

  • Gametes fuse to form a zygote during fertilization. 
  • After fertilization embryo will be formed which will lead to seedling in plants.
35.

What is asexual reproduction?

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Reproduction without the fusion of gametes is called Asexual Reproduction.

36.

There are …. Great Lakes which make a natural boundary between America and Canada.(A) 5(B) 9(C) 12(D) Several

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Correct option is (A) 5

37.

………….. is the largest country of the world.(A) Russia(B) China(C) India(D) Mexico

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Correct option is (A) Russia

38.

What is meant by the terms ‘internal fertilization and ‘external fertilisation’? Explain with example.

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Internal fertilization: Fertilization which takes place inside the female body is called internal fertilization. Internal fertilization occurs in many animals including humans, cows, dogs and hens.

External fertilization: This type of fertilization in which the fusion of a male and a female gamete takes place outside the body of the female is called external fertilization. It is very common in aquatic animals such as fish, starfish, etc.

39.

…… trees grow in Tundra region.(A) Evergreen(B) Deciduous(C) Thorny(D) Coniferous

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(D) Coniferous

40.

Name some animals which reproduce by budding.

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Animals which reproduce by budding are:

  1. Hydra
  2. Sea anemone
  3. Corals
  4. Sponges
  5. Starfish
41.

…….. is the National Game of Canada.(A) American football(B) Ice hockey(C) Rugby(D) Hand ball

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(B) Ice hockey

42.

Maximum number of people of Brazil live in the ……… part of the country.(A) Eastern(B) Western(C) Northern(D) Southern

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Correct option is (A) Eastern

43.

…….. is the capital of Canada.(A) Montreal(B) Toronto(C) Ottawa(D) Hamilton

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Correct option is (C) Ottawa

44.

Brazil is the ….. largest country of the world.(A) 3rd(B) 5th(C) 9th(D) 7th

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Correct option is (B) 5th

45.

The Plains of Prairies are famous for growing ………. .(A) Wheat(B) Paddy(C) Fruits(D) Pineapples

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Correct option is (A) Wheat

46.

Differentiate between: a) Sexual Reproduction and Asexual Reproduction b) Gametes and Zygote c) External fertilization and Internal fertilization d) Viviparous and Oviparous animals

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a) Sexual Reproduction and Asexual Reproduction:

Sexual ReproductionAsexual Reproduction
1. Male and female gametes are formed.1. No production of gametes.
2. Involves fusion of male and female gametes.2. No fusion of gametes.
3. Involves two organisms.3. Involves a single
4. Off springs have some characters from male parent and other from female parent. Some characters may not be present in either of the parents.4. Produces off springs that are identical to the parent.

b) Gametes and Zygote:

1. Millions of male gametes (sperms) are produced by the testes. These are microscopic and single celled. Sperm has a head, a middle piece and a tail. Ovary produces female gaffietes called ova. It is a single cell, (haploid) 

2. The fusion of male and female garnet is called fertilization. The result of fertilization is the formation of a zygote. Zygote is a diploid cell. This develops mitorically and forms into an embryo, which further develops into a baby.

c) External fertilization and Internal fertilization:

The process of fertilization that occurs outside of an organism is called External fertilization. 

E.g. Frog, Fish, Star fish, etc. The process of fertilization that takes place inside the body of females is called Internal fertilization. 

E.g. Animals, Human beings.

d) Viviparous and Oviparous animals:

Animals which give birth to their off springs are called Viviparous animals.  

E.g. Animals, human beings. Animals which lay eggs are called Oviparous animals. 

E.g. Hen, duck, pigeon, etc.

47.

Is binary fission, sexual or asexual?

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Binary fission is an asexual mode of reproduction because it involves production of progeny from one single organism only, and no gametes are formed.

48.

Which of the following organisms reproduces by sexual and which by asexual method?

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Sexual method: Cats, humans, birds 

Asexual method: Amoeba and Hydra

49.

What is the basic difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?

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Difference between asexual and sexual reproduction:

Asexual reproductionSexual reproduction
In this type of reproduction, the offspring arises from a single parent.The offspring arises from two parents of different sexes.
Example: Hydra, Amoeba, etc.Example: Frog, human beings, etc.

50.

Name the two types of mammalian gametes. How are these different from each other ? Name the type of reproduction they are involved in. Write the advantage of this type of reproduction.

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Mammalian gametes are generally of two types......the ovum or egg in females and the sperm in males they are different from each other on account of their chromosome content which is XX in females and XY in male gametes they are involved in sexual reproduction....

The main advantage of sexual reproduction is that it produces various adaptive features in the offspring which helps them to cope up with the environment.