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Define the term red data book. |
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Answer» Red Data Book : (W.W.F.) World Wild Life Federation or the (I.U.W.C.) International Union For Wild Life Conservation published a book containing the details of endangered and threatened species of Flora and Fauna called Red Data Book or Red Ust Book. |
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Define the term sanctuary. |
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Answer» Sanctuary: A sanctuary is a pl2ce where conservation of birds in their natural habitat. Ex: Palak Sanctuary – Adilabad. |
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Based on your understanding of the story, answer the following questions by choosing the correct answer.1. The story I Can’t Climb Trees Anymore highlights the importance of …….. . (a) old age (b) youth (c) adulthood (d) middle age2. The house which was visited by the man ………(a) remained unchanged.(b) was totally changed. (c) was slightly repaired. (d) was given a facelift.3. Who said, “A blessing rests on the house where the shadow of a tree falls”? (a) Grandmother (b) Uncle (c) Grandfather (d) The visitor4. The visitor came back to the house because he ……(a) wanted to see the jackfruit tree. (b) was looking for his lost youth. (c) wanted to look again at his old house (d) wanted to buy the house.5. The visitor gifted the ……….. to the little girl. (a) iron cross (b) marbles (c) bronze medal (d) old coins |
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Answer» 1. (b) youth 2. (a) remained unchanged. 3. (a) Grandmother 4. (b) was looking for his lost youth. 5. (a) iron cross |
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Define national park. |
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Answer» National Park: The place where Wildlife is protected in the natural environment is National Parks. Ex: Corbett National Park – Gauhati. |
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How can you start the practice of Biodiversity and its Conservation Class 12 Mock Test? |
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Rani said conservation, of biodiversity starts from our home. Is she correct? How do you support Her? What will be your action for this? |
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Answer» 1. We live in houses that protect us from heat, cold and rain etc. 2. We keep some animals and birds as pets in our houses. We also grow some plants which give us fruits and vegetables. 3. Thus we can say that our house is also a habitat. Several animals like dogs, cats, goats, cows, birds, hens, ducks, pigeons, spiders, ants, cockroaches live with us. 4. Plants like money plant and some crotons are also kept inside our house. 5. We know that every bit of effort towards conservation helps. If we take due care of plants growing around us, we may not be adding a forest, but adding to greenery around us which is essential for our own existence. 6. So Rani is correct. Conservation of biodiversity starts from our house. |
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Read the extracts given below and briefly answer the questions that follow :That was a near thing. Open the door, Victoria. Now, Henry, get your coat on. (a) What was a near thing ?(b) Why has Victoria been asked to open the door ?(c) Why has Henry been asked to wear a coat ?(d) Identify the speaker |
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Answer» (a) The speaker and her husband being caught in the act of stealing. (b) To usher in her aunt and uncle. (c) Because it is black in colour and it would make him appear to be in mourning. (d) Mrs. Slater. |
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Prepare an essay to give a talk on biodiversity and conservation. |
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Answer» 1. The existence of biodiversity in nature teaches us that every plant and animal whether useful or not has right to exist on earth. 2. Every organism is a part of our ecosystem. Loss of any organism endemic or otherwise effects the food chain and food web of that ecosystem, which has impact on the world biodiversity. 3. Hence if we want to protect the biodiversity on our planet, first we must be a part of conservation and then make other aware of it because today we see extinction of some species tomorrow it could be our species. 4. Conserving the biodiversity in a wider prospective is utilizing the forest resources judiciously without affecting the ecosystems so that we can have a sustainable development in the forests and the biodiversity can be conserved for future generations. 5. Nature is for human’s need, not for his greed. If we protect nature, it protects us. |
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Write an essay on efforts for conservation of biodiversity. |
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Answer» Many efforts are on to save endangered species, at local, national and international levels. International Efforts: The United Nations constituted International Union for Conservation of Nature in 1968. This organization studied different species of plants and animals for four years and came with a book named ‘Red Data Book’. A comprehensive list of endangered species, their habitat and their current population was included in this book. IUCN organized the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in 1973. In this convention, the participant countries gave their consensus on controlling the trade of endangered species. The earth summit held in 1992 at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil resulted in Convention on Biodiversity (CBD). The CBD is now accepted by 193 countries. These countries have expressed their commitment towards conservation of biodiversity. National Efforts: India is one of the signatories to Convention on Biodiversity (CBD). In context of this, the Union Government enacted the Biodiversity Act 2002. This act has three main goals which are as follows:
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Explain the lines ‘A song bathed in the stainless blue un vaporing in the void.’ |
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Answer» In the and the poet sang the song which is very remarkable and pure, it was bathed in the firm melodious voice that which does not disappear into nothingness. |
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Who does the poet mean by ‘of your children that died to call their own’? |
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Answer» The Soldiers who guard our mother and motherland are mother’s children and they sacrificed their lives for the sake of their motherland. So they are her own. |
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What are the epics? Why does the poet call the temples as ‘epics in stone?’ |
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Answer» Epics are long poem or story about heroic deeds. In India, most of the ancient temples are built by stones and carving many historical or mythological stories on the walls or.an the pillars. So the poet called the temples are ‘Epics in stone”. |
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Give the summary of the song of India ? |
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Answer» This is one of the popular poems of the poet. Though he was a poet, he was also a patriotic person. This is a simple poem, her the poet describes a person towards his motherland. This word The language of the poem is versatile, flow like between he/she (poet) with their mother. He/She asked their mother that they can sing for her. They questioned their mother that what type of song they want to sing? They explained that they want to sing about the Himalayas, their snowbound peaks or the three great oceans such as the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian ocean which wash her feet or the beautiful dawn with its golden touch of nature. For this, the mother said in a calm voice. She wants the song of the beggar, leper or any untrodden people. Or the crowd of the streets, impure or dirty places or any secluded places. The son/daughter (poet) ignores their mother’s request and again asked about the topic of the Song. They continue their talk asking about the song of rock-cut temples, Epics in stone or sacrifice of her children and her own children or the inspired persons, famous prophets or the great persons who made great tasks or any worthy pilgrims. Hearing the sons/daughter’s words, mother get upset and angrily she asked to sing about millions of people who toiled and kept their life to a great cause, the experienced old people or ignorant people or helpless children who were very meek and dwelt in dark places. These words make the author that his heartbeat increased and the words heard a sound of a bell and make him emotional. This situation is like a great white bird flew in a pitiful manner. He/she become very nervous and asked about the topic of the poem Even though he was afraid to question her but believed in his work, again he requested her what type of songs she liked whether he can sing about the dams and lakes or any steel mills (factories and Industries) or shipbuilding yards like Vishakapatanam or any great technologies or any great recognized events or any atomic incidents etc., For this mother rejected and said you may sing on these topics but you can sing about the early and the important strikes, brave men and their goal, their achievements or any class wars and their consequences. The poet complained and in a humble condition, he/she questioned that they could n’t sing for her wholeheartedly and in pure love? He/she sang for her. That song was bathed in the stainless blue that means it is very touching and appears into nothingness. At that time the mother stands. That scene is really extraordinary. She looks like this. Mother was decorated by blue sky, her dress is marvellous, milk-white oceans revolve around her. The waves of the oceans were entering and moved with power and make her sit on the lighted throne and she wrote the book of Morrow. Her forehead opened like earth luck. The Sun God eradicate all sorrows. There was a clear down. It was like a nightmare that fled the night and the Sunbeam was glowing on the leaves, flowers, and plants. All the nature looks more beautiful and saved by the sun – beam’s unseen hand. Here the Poet’s intention is that the time will come to establish the new ideas. The poet always encourages new thoughts and ideas. |
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What, according to the poet, is the contribution of the seers and prophets? |
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Answer» The seers and prophets have contributed their valuable lessons and experiences to others. |
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A change in a sequence of DNA occurs so that the mRNA codon reads AUC rather than AUU. Both of these code for the amino acid isoleucine. Argue that this is not a mutation. |
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Answer» If one defines a mutation as a change in genetic material resulting in a different phenotypic expression. Hence this is not a mutation. |
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Find the correct statement i) 365 days is a year ii) 100 year is a decade A) both are correct B) i only correct C) ii only correct D) both are wrong |
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Answer» The correct option is B) i only correct. |
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The basic unit of speed isA) km/minB) m/minC) km/hD) m/s |
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Answer» The correct answer is D) m/s. |
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The basic unit of time is A) Month B) Second C) Hour D) Days |
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Answer» Correct option is B) Second |
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The basic unit of time is. A) Minute B) Second C) Hour D) All the above |
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Answer» The correct option is B) Second. |
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Which of the following are not correct?(i) The basic unit of time is second.(ii) Every object moves with a constant speed.(iii) Distances between two cities are measured in kilometres(iv) The time period of a given pendulum is not constant.(v) The speed of a train is expressed in m/h |
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Answer» (i) Correct. (ii) Not Correct. (iii) Correct. (iv) Not Correct. (v) Not Correct. |
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Classify the following as motion along a straight line, circular or oscillatory motion:(i) Motion of a child on a see-saw.(ii) Motion of the hammer of an electric bell.(iii) Motion of a train on a straight bridge. |
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Answer» (i) Oscillatory motion (ii) Oscillatory motion. (iii) Straight line motion. |
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Calculate the polarising angle for water. [μ = 1.33] |
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Answer» Polarising angle for water = 53°3' |
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Which similarity do you find in the moving parts of the above instruments? |
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Answer» All are moving in ‘to and fro’ motion. |
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Have you played with a see-saw? How does it move? |
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Answer» 1. See – saw moves in up and down direction with a fixed point. 2. This type of motion is called oscillatory motion, |
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If the object is moved towards a convex lens the size of its real image ………………. A) decreasesB) increases C) remains the same D) first decreases and then increases |
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Answer» Correct option is B) increases |
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Differentiate between the following :Pollen tube and style. |
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Fill in each blank with the appropriate term from the brackets :(a) A bucketful of water is to be drawn from a well ………. will be done when a ………… is applied to do this, because there will be an ……………. of water.(displacement, workforce)(b) If a ball is dropped on the sloping roof of a house, it acquires ……………. and falls on the ground. That is transformation of ………… energy into ……….. energy takes place.(kinetic, potential, motion)(c) You might have seen some beautiful fireworks during Diwali. It is an example of transformation of ……….. energy into ………………. energy.(light, atom, chemical, solar)(d) The solar cooker is an application of the ………… energy of the sun, while solar cells, solar lamps are applications of the ………….. energy of the sun.(light, chemical, heat)(e) One labourer carried four pans of road metal through a distance of 100 metres. If he carries two pans of road metal through a 200 metre distance …………. work will be done. (equal, more, less)(f) The capacity that an object has for doing work is called ………… . (energy, displacement, force) |
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Answer» (a) work, force, displacement. (b) motion, kinetic, potential (c) chemical, light (d) heat, light (e) equal (f) energy |
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What is geological time scale? |
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Answer» Geological time scale is the arrangement of major divisions of geological time into eras, periods and epochs on the time scale, in order of their age. |
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Differentiate Net sown Area from cultivable land? |
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Sugarcane cutting is a ……………… migration. A) permanent B) international C) seasonal and internal D) none of these |
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Answer» C) seasonal and internal |
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…………… means money sent by migrants from their destination A) Accountant B) Reporter C) Remittances D) Orator |
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Answer» C) Remittances |
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The Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges in its longitudinal extent. Which of the following is the name of the northern-most range? |
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Answer» The Himadri is the name of the northern-most range. |
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Which of the following are young-fold mountains? |
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Answer» The Himalaya are young-fold mountains. |
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From the point of view of geology, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is considered to be an unstable zone? |
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Answer» The Himalayan Mountains |
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The value of the Prime meridian is A) 90° B) 0° C) 60° D) 180° |
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Answer» The value of the Prime meridian is 0° |
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Name the different major physiographic divisions of India. Write a note on any one of the physiographic divisions of India. |
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Answer» The major physiographic divisions of India are as follows: (i) The Himalayan Mountains (ii) The Northern Plains (iii) The Peninsular Plateau (iv) The Indian Desert (v) The Coastal Plains (vi) The Islands The Coastal Plains: The Peninsular Plateau of India is flanked by a stretch of narrow coastal plains to its west and east. The Western Coastal Plain is a narrow strip of plain stretching along the Arabian Sea lying to its west and flanked by the Western Ghats to its east. The northern part of the West Coast is called the Konkan (Mumbai to Goa), the central stretch is called the Kannada while the southern part is called the Malabar Coast. The Eastern Coastal Plain is comparatively wide and level stretch running along the Bay of Bengal lying to its east with the Eastern Ghats rising to its west. It is known as Northern Circar in the north, while its southern part is referred to as the Coromandel Coast. |
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The other name of 0° longitude …………A) Greenwich longitude B) The longest longitude C) 180° western longitude D) All the above |
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Answer» (A) Greenwich longitude |
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Sun’s rays fall directly on the Earth on A) 21st June and 22nd DecemberB) 21st March and 22nd December C) 21st March and 23rd September D) 21st June and 23rd September |
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Answer» (C) 21st March and 23rd September |
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The Earth moves at a speed ofA) 1610 KMPH B) 1160 KMPH C) 1810 KMPH D) 1060 KMPH |
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Answer» (A) 1610 KMPH |
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An imaginary line that connects the North and South poles on the earth is called A) Latitude B) Longitude C) Axis D) Orbit |
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Answer» (B) Longitude |
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A globe is the A) Model of the Mars B) Model of the Earth C) Model of the Jupiter D) Model of the Saturn |
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Answer» (B) Model of the Earth |
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The Earth moves on its own axis from A) West to East B) East to West C) North to East D) South to North |
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Answer» (A) West to East |
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Fill in the blanks.1. The ocean on both sides of a world map ……2. The word Globe came from …….. language.3. The Globe is a true model of the ……4. The needle fixed through the globe is called ……5. The oldest terrestrial globe was made in ……6. The world’s first seamless celestial globe was built by Mughal scientists under the patronage during ……… empire.7. The horizontal imaginary line that divides the globe into two equal halves is ……8. The halve that lies north of the Equator is known as ……9. The halve that lies south of the Equator is known as …....10. The horizontal lines drawn parallel to the Equator are …....11. The 90° latitude that lies to the north Of the Equator ………12. The 90° latitude that lies to the south of the Equator …… |
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Answer» 1. Pacific Ocean 2. Latin 3. Earth 4. Axis 5. 1492 6. Mughal 7. the Equator 8. Northern Hemisphere 9. Southern Hemisphere 10. latitudes 11. North Pole 12. South Pole |
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The globe and the earth are different in A) shape B) size C) continents and oceans D) None of these |
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Answer» The globe and the earth are different in size |
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A: The globe moves around the axis from East to West. B: The imaginary line which runs horizontally on the globe divides it into two equal halves. A) A is correct B) B is correct C) Both A & B are correct D) Both A & B are wrong |
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Answer» (B) B is correct |
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Match the following: Column A Column B1) Globe A) Sun, Earth, Moon comes into one line2) SeasonsB) Sun, Moon, Earth comes into one line3) Day and nightC) 90° Northernmost part of the earth4) Solar eclipse D) Model of the earth5) Lunar eclipse E) 66VS° North latitude6) Arctic circle F) 90° Southernmost part of the earth7) South Pole G) Rotation of the earthH) 6614° North latitudeI) Revolution of Earth |
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Answer» 1 – D 2 – I 3 – G 4 – B 5 – A 6 – E 7 – F |
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The longest latitude A) Tropic of Cancer B) Tropic of Capricorn C) the EquatorD) Arctic circle |
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Answer» (C) the Equator |
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A globe shows the A) The shape of the Earth B) Water and Masses C) Oceans D) All the above |
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Answer» (D) All the above |
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Who was Bhindtanwale and what was his demand? |
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Answer» Bhindranwale, the leader of the group of militant Sikhs began to preach separatism and also demanded the formation of a Sikh State Khalistan. |
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The imaginary horizontal lines on the globe are ............A) latitudes B) longitudes C) parallels D) both A & C |
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Answer» (A) latitudes |
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