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1.

What is an isolated system?

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An isolated system is that on which no external force is acting.

2.

Where does the Nagar Panchayat function?

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Nagar Panchayat functions in those areas which are neither fully rural nor fully urban.

3.

Name the following:He prepares the annual budget of the Municipal Corporation.

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The Municipal Commissioner.

4.

Name the following:Any two committees of the Municipal Corporation.

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Health committee, Transport committee.

5.

Name the various committees of the Municipal Corporation.

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Education committee, Health committee, Transport committee, Standing committee, Ward committee, Women and Child Welfare committee, etc.

6.

State whether the following statement are True or False giving reason:Lighting public streets is the discretionary function of the Municipal Council.

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False.

  • There are some functions that are binding on the Council which are known as obligatory functions. 
  • Lighting public street is one such obligatory function.
7.

What is system of units? Mention some of them.

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In general, a complete set of base units as well as derived units is called system of units. But, it was a practice to name the system of units after three fundamental units of length, mass and time only, e.g.,

(a) FPS system—In this system length is measured in foot (F), mass in pound § and time in second (S). So this system is called FPS system. This system is also known as British Engineering system of units of simply British system of units.

(b) C.G.S. system—In this system length is measured in cm, mass in kilogram and time in second, so this system is called C.G.S. system.

(c) M.K.S. system—In this system length is measured in metre, mass in kilogram and time in second, so this system is called M.K.S. system or metric system.

8.

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow : Then in the seventh grade he got a hint of what real science is when he entered a country science fair - and lost. " It was really a sad feeling to sit there and not get anything while everybody else had won something, " Ebright said. His entry was slides of frog tissues, which he showed under a microscope.1. What lesson did Ebright learn when he did not win anything at the science fair?a. He learnt that just by showing neat and clean simple slides won't make him win anything but the actual experiment will help him win the prize at any fair.b. He learnt that simple experiments with neatness could make him win at any fair.c. He learnt that complex experiments only win regardless of neatness.d. He learnt that real experiments would not be able to get him anything. He had to stick to logical and simple things.2. What did he present in the science fair ? How was he feeling after that?a. He presented slides of cockroach tissues under a microscope. After losing at the science fair, he was feeling sad to sit there and get nothing while everbody else won something.b. He presented slides of onion tissues under a microscope. After losing at the science fair, he was feeling sad to sit there and get nothing while everbody else won something.c. He presented slides of frog tissues under a microscope. After losing at the science fair, he was feeling sad to sit there and get nothing while everybody else won something.d. He presented slides of flower tissues under a microscope. After losing at the science fair, he was feeling sad to sit there and get nothing while everbody else won something.3. Find the correct synonym for the word hint.a. curiosityb. cluec. inquisitived. hinder4. What type of a student was Richard Ebright?a. Richard Ebright was not a bright student.b. Richard Ebright was very dull student.c. Richard Ebright was a bright but a third rated student.d. Richard Ebright was a bright first rated student.5. For what field did Richard Ebright won the Scholar Award and Schering Plough Award?a. Richard Ebright won the Scholar Award and Schering Plough Award for Bio-chemistry and Molecular Biology.b. Richard Ebright won the Scholar Award and Schering Plough Award for Chemistry.c. Richard Ebright won the Scholar Award and Schering Plough Award for Mathematics.d.  Richard Ebright won the Scholar Award and Schering Plough Award for social studies.

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1. a. He learnt that just by showing neat and clean simple slides won't make him win anything but the actual experiment will help him win the prize at any fair.

2. c. He presented slides of frog tissues under a microscope. After losing at the science fair, he was feeling sad to sit there and get nothing while everbody else won something.

3. b. clue

4. d. Richard Ebright was a bright first rated student.

5. a. Richard Ebright won the Scholar Award and Schering Plough Award for Bio-chemistry and Molecular Biology.

9.

When you hand over your household waste to the waste pickers.

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  • I will ensure that I separate organic and inorganic waste. 
  • I will ensure that if there is anything which can be reused and recycled then it is sent to the recycling centre. 
  • E-waste if any, will be collected and sent to the e-waste processing centre.
10.

State whether the following statement are True or False giving reason:The total number of members in a Municipal Corporation is determined so as to be in proportion to those who contest elections

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False. 

The total number of members in a Municipal Corporation is determined so as to be in proportion to the population of the city.

11.

What is a real velocity?

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Area swept out per unit time is known as areal velocity, i.e., \(\frac{ΔA}{Δt}.\)

12.

How do you ensure road safety?

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Road safety is primarily’ meant about to protect and provide security of all those who travel on roads.

13.

What is the rotational analogue of force?

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Rotational analogue of force is torque.

14.

There are three type of ………(a) Traffic signs (b) Road Safety (c) Road Safety Act (d) All the above

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(a) Traffic Signs

15.

What is rigid body?

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A rigid body is defined as a system of particles, in which distance between any two particles does not change under the influence of external forces, where, size and shape of the body will remain unaffected under the effect of external forces.

16.

Match the following  A B1. Save Life Foundationa. Non Profit2. LEDb. Automatic Headlight On3. Decade of Actionc. 20154. Brasilia Declarationd. Display important information5. AHOe. 2011 - 2020

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1. a 

2. d 

3. e

4. c

5. b

17.

State true or false:1. The problem of accidents lies with roads only.2. Check mirrors before changing lanes.3. Flashing yellow signal indicates to slow down and proceed with caution.4. On a two wheeler only one pillion rider is allowed. 5. The roads are one of the worst invention of man.

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1. False 

2. True 

3. True 

4. True 

5. False

18.

Assertion (a) : Consumption of Alcohol reduces concentration.Reason (R) : Drunken Driving hampers vision due to dizziness.(a) A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (b) A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true

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(a) A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

19.

Match the following    A  B1.Fatal Accident Singsa. legal and dangerous habit2. Informatory Singsb. One pillion rider3. Cautionary Singsc. Over speeding4. Two wheelerd. Rectahgular shape5. Tailgatinge. 40

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1. c 

2. d 

3. e 

4. b 

5. a

20.

Which of the following statements is/are not correct?(i) Maintain the right distance to the vehicle in the front. (ii) Maintain speed limit, never exceed the speed limit (iii) Wearing seat belt is not necessary while driving. (iv) Don’t slow down on bend and turn in the road. (a) i, iii only (b) ii, iv only (c) i, ii only (d) iii, iv only

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(d) iii, iv only

21.

Assertion (a) : Road signs are easy to comprehend. Reason (R) : They are mostly pictorial. (a) A is true but R is false. (b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (c) A is false but R is true.(d) Both A and Rare true. R is not the correct explanation of A

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(b) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

22.

…….. are prohibited from carrying protruding roads.(a) Buses (b) Cars (c) Trucks (d) Vans

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Trucks are prohibited from carrying protruding roads.

23.

At a red light(a) You can keep going if the path looks clear. (b) You must stop and wait for it turn green.(c) Quickly you can reply your friend’s text message. (d) You can attend call.

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(b) You must stop and wait for it turn green.

24.

Find the odd one out (road safety rules)(a) Slow down on the bends (b) Maintain speed limit(c) Use cell phone while driving (d) Avoid walking on roads

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(c) Use cell phone while driving

25.

Which of the following is correctly matched?(a) Over speeding – Good for driving(b) Single Solid Yellow Lines – It is used where visibility is low(c) 108 – Call for traffic accident(d) Accident take place – Only night time

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(b) Single Solid Yellow Lines – It is used where visibility is Sow

26.

Assertion (a) : Drunken driving causes accidents. Reason (R) : It hampers vision due to dizziness.(a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A (b) A is correct and R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is wrong and R is Correct (d) Both are wrong

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(a) A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A

27.

Fill in the blanks1. …………… is done to detect consumption of alcohol.2. …………… is given to a vehicle that is used by foreign ambassadors.3. White Number Plate is used in cars by ……4. Setu Bharatam aims to make all National Highways free of railway level crossing by .....5. Expand – AHO ………6. Brasilia Declaration on Road Safety is the Second level High level conference on road safety co-sponsored by the ……7. ……… are undesired events.8. On ……… the driver should allow the overtaking vehicle through the right.9. ……… Signal indicates you may go if the way is clear.10. ……… Signal indicates to stop behind the stop line.

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1. Random breath test

2. Blue number plate

3. Common Citizen

4. 2019

5. Automatic Headlight On

6. WHO 17. Accidents

8. one way road

9. Green

10. Red

28.

Tabulate tips for avoiding driver fatigue

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Some of the tips are as follows: 

1. Prevent driver Fatigue – Plan to get a sufficient amount of sleep before driving. 

2. Driving – Shoot for at least 6 hours, but 8 hours is recommended. 

3. Avoid – Avoid consuming any alcohol when you will driving late night.

29.

Which of the following is not correctly matched?(a) Solid White Line – Seen on areas of strategic importance(b) Cars – Seat belt (c) Traffic signs – Cautionary signs(d) Red Number Plate – Commercial Vehicle

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(d) Red Number Plate – Commercial Vehicle

30.

Fill in the Blanks:1. Always keep ……. while driving.2. Mandatory signs are exhibited in ……… shape. 3. ……controls the speed of the vehicle. 4. Higher the speed; ……… the risk.5. Use of in four wheelers and ……… for two wheelers has been brought under law.

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1. to the left 

2. circular 

3. Automatic speed 

4. higher 

5. seat belt and helmets

31.

Tabulate a few basic road safety rules for children.

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1. Know your signals 

2. Stop, look and cross

3. Pay attention – Listen 

4. Don’t Run on Roads 

5. Always use sidewalks 

6. Cross roads and Pedestrian crossing 

7. Never cross road at bends 

8. Staying safe on a bicycle

32.

Flashing Red Signal means to come to complete ........(a) Go(b) Stop (c) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’ (d) Slow

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Flashing Red Signal means to come to complete Stop 

33.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has taken a number of steps to prevent …….. (a) Road Safety (b) Road Accident (c) Improper Lights (d) None of these

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(b) Road Accident

34.

List out the Universal Colour Code.

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1. Red 

2. Yellow 

3. Green 

4. Steady Green Arrow Signal 

5. Flashing Red Signal 

6. Flashing Yellow Signal

35.

Expand NSC (a) National Safety Council (b) National Sample Commission(c) National Safety Commission (d) National Sample Commission

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(b) National Safety Council

36.

Write any four traffic rules.

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Traffic rules in India: 

1. On a two – way road, the driver must drive on the left side of the road. 

2. It is mandatory for the driver to slow down at all inter junctions and pedestrian crossing. 

3. If the driver is turning left, he has to rotate the hand in the anti-clockwise direction. 

4. On a two – wheeler only one pillion rider is allowed.

37.

The rule of the road regulation was brought into effect from 1st July ……. (a) 1999 (b) 1989 (c) 1979 (d) 1990

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The rule of the road regulation was brought into effect from 1st July 1989.

38.

Write a short note on Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011 – 2020.

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1. Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011 – 2020, officially proclaimed by the UN General Assembly.

2. The decade seeks to save millions of lines by improving the safety of roads and vehicles, enhancing the behavior of road users.

39.

Write a short note on steady Green Arrow Signal.

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1. Green Arrow signal may be provided in addition to the full green signal.

2. This indicates to proceed with caution in the direction the arrowing points.

40.

Expand ABS:(a) Anti Brake start (b) Annual Base System (c) Anti – locking Brake System (d) None of these

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(c) Anti – locking Brake System

41.

…….. program was launched in 2016. (a) Mandatory Signs (b) Setu bharatam (c) Agricultural (d) Safety rules

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(b) Setu bharatam

42.

What is the aim of observing Road Safety Week?

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Road Safety Week:

1. Road safety week is a national event aimed at raising public awareness about traffic rules and ultimately to reduce casualties due to road accidents.

2. It is also intented to reinforce road safety behaviour among road users.

43.

Demonstrate road safety techniques

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Defensive Driving Behaviour:

1. Drive defensively 

2. Avoid all distractions – keep both eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel. 

3. Be visible – drive with your lights on. 

4. Headlights should be dipped well before an approaching vehicle is within range of the main beam.

5. Stay within the speed limit at all times.

44.

Road safety is ……….. meant about the protection and security of all road users. (a) Primary (b) Secondary (c) Tertiary (d) All of these.

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Road safety is Primary meant about the protection and security of all road users.

45.

What are the three types of traffic signs?

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1. Mandatory Signs 

2. Cautionary Signs 

3. Informatory Signs

46.

‘Setu Bharatam’ , a program was launched in …… (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017

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‘Setu Bharatam’ , a program was launched in 2016

47.

When the ambulance is approaching –(a) allow passage if there are no vehicles from front side(b) no preference need be given (c) allow free passage by drawing to the side of the road(d) drive behind the ambulance with great Speed

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(c) allow free passage by drawing to the side of the road

48.

Road Safety Week is celebrated in the month of ……… every year. (a) December (b) January (c) March (d) May

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Road Safety Week is celebrated in the month of January every year.

49.

The first category of traffic signs is …… (a) Mandatory Signs (b) Cautionary Signs (c) Informatory Signs (d) None of these

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(a) Mandatory Signs

50.

For emergency, call ……… for ambulance service.(a) 108 (b) 100 (c) 106 (d) 101

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For emergency, call 108 for ambulance service.