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1.

Fill in the blanks:A line is parallel to xy-plane if all the points on the line have equal ________.

Answer»

z-coordinate

Explanation:

If a line is parallel to xy plane, perpendicular distance of each and every point on line from xy plane remains.

∵ z-coordinate of a point gives its perpendicular distance from xy plane.

This implies that z-coordinate of every point must remain the same.

2.

Fill in the blanks:The equation of z-axis, are ________.

Answer»

x = 0, y = 0.

Explanation:

Let P be an arbitrary point on z-axis. Its locus will give the equation of z - axis

∵ P lies on z-axis and this axis is common to xz and yz planes or we can say that it lies on xz and yz planes.

∴ it’s y and x coordinates are going to be 0 but still it may have any distance form xy axis as it is ⊥ to it.

∴ Co-ordinates of P are of the form (0, 0, z)

Clearly x = 0 and y = 0 together defines any point on z – axis.

∴ locus of P is x = 0 & y = 0 and also the equation of z-axis.

3.

Fill in the blanks:If the point P lies on z-axis, then coordinates of P are of the form ________.

Answer»

(0,0,z)

Explanation:

∵ P lies on z-axis and this axis is common to xz and yz planes or we can say that it lies on xz and yz planes.

∴ its y and x coordinates are going to be 0 but still it may have any distance form xy axis as it is ⊥ to it.

∴ Co-ordinates of P are of the form (0, 0, z)

4.

Write co-ordinate of foot of perpendicular from (3,7,9) on x − axis, z − axis.

Answer»

On X − axis, the co-ordinates are (3, 0, 0)

On Y − axis, the co-ordinates are (0, 7, 0)

On Z − axis, the co-ordinates are (0, 0, 9)

5.

If A, B, C are the feet of perpendicular from a point P on the XY, YZ and plane respectively, then find the distance of A, B and C in each of the following, where the point P is.(i) (-5, 3, 7) (ii) (4, -3, -5)

Answer»

(i) (-5, 3, 7) Distance of A from XY plane is 7 units 

Distance of B from YZ plane is 5 units 

Distance of C from ZX plane is 3 units

 (ii) (4, -3, -5) Distance of A from XY from XY plane is 5 units 

Distance of B from YZ plane is 4 units 

Distance of C from ZX plane is 3 units

6.

Fill in the blanks:The equation of yz-plane is ________.

Answer»

x = 0

Explanation:

∵ x coordinate gives the distance of a point from yz plane.

∴ x = 0 implies that the point lies on yz plane.

Thus, locus of a point for which x = 0 is the yz plane or we can say that equation of yz plane is x = 0.

7.

If a point lies on yz-plane then what is its x-coordinate?

Answer»

If the point lies on yz-plane then x-coordinate will be zero.

8.

Fill in the blanks:The plane parallel to yz - plane is perpendicular to ________.

Answer»

x-axis

Explanation:

∵ x-axis is perpendicular to yz plane, so it is going to be perpendicular to any plane parallel to yz.

9.

The plane parallel to yz - plane is perpendicular to ________.

Answer»

The plane parallel to yz-plane is perpendicular to x-axis.

10.

If a point lies on the z-axis, then find its x-coordinate and y-coordinate.

Answer»

X and y coordinates of a point are its distance from the origin along or parallel to the horizontal x-axis and y-axis. 

To measure the x and y coordinates, you must move either to the left of the origin or to its right. 

In case of a point on the z-axis, you do not move to the right or to the left of the origin. 

Hence x and y coordinates are 0 for a point on the z-axis.

11.

Equation of y-axis is considered as A. x = 0, y = 0  B. y = 0, z = 0 C. z = 0, x = 0 D. none of these

Answer»

As y-axis lies on xy plane and yz.

So its distance from xy and yz plane is 0.

∴ By basic definition of 3-D coordinate we can say that x-coordinate and z–coordinate are 0.

∴ any point on Y-axis has x and z coordinate = 0

∴ x = 0 and z = 0 can be considered as the equation of y-axis.

Hence, option(C) is the only correct choice.

12.

x-axis is the intersection of two planes(A) xy and xz (B) yz and zx(C) xy and yz (D) none of these

Answer»

Answer is (A) xy and xz 

We know that, on the xy and xz-planes, the line of intersection is x-axis

13.

Equation of y-axis is considered as(A) x = 0, y = 0 (B) y = 0, z = 0(C) z = 0, x = 0 (D) none of these

Answer»

Answer is (C) z = 0, x = 0 

On the j-axis, x = 0 and z = 0

14.

The point (–2, –3, –4) lies in the(A) First octant (B) Seventh octant(C) Second octant (D) Eighth octant

Answer»

Answer is (B) Seventh octant

The point (-2, -3, -4) lies in seventh octant

15.

If nth term of an A.P. is 6n − 7 then write its 50th term.

Answer»

Given,

Tn = 6n − 7

T50 = 6 × 50 − 7 = 300 − 7 = 293

16.

……………. is in direct contact of brain in humans. (a) Cranium (b) Dura mater (c) Arachnoid (d) Pia mater

Answer»

Correct option is (d) Pia mater

17.

Distinguish between the following :Dura mater and pia mater.

Answer»
Dura materpia mater
1. Dura mater is the outermost meninx1. Pia mater is the innermost meninx.
2. Dura mater lies on the innermost side of skull or cranium.2. Pia mater lies on outermost side of the brain.
3. Dura mater is tough, thick and fibrous.3. Pia mater is thin and highly vascular.
4. Dura mater is mainly protective in function.4. Pia mater is mainly nourishing in nature.
5. Below dura mater is subdural space.5. Above pia mater is sub-arachnoidal space.
18.

Distinguish between the following :Epithalamus and hypothalamus.

Answer»
Epithalamushypothalamus
1. Epithalamus is the roof of diencephalon.1. Hypothalamus is the floor of diencephalon.
2. Epithalamus shows pineal stalk to which pineal gland is attached.2. Hypothalamus shows infundibulum to which pituitary gland is attached.
3. Epithalamus is nonnervous in nature.3. Hypothalamus is the higher centre of autonomous nervous system.
4. Epithalamus has anterior choroid plexus which secretes cerebrospinal fluid.4. Hypothalamus has neurons which secrete two endocrine hormones.
5. Epithalamus controls biological rhythm.5. Hypothalamus controls homeostasis of the body.
19.

What structure is present on the anterior side of the hypothalamus?

Answer»

Optic chiasma or crossing of two optic nerves is seen on the anterior side of the hypothalamus.

20.

Optic chiasma or crossing of two optic nerves is seen on the anterior side of the hypothalamus.

Answer»

The upper two lobes of corpora quadrigemina are called superior colliculi which receive impulse from optic nerves while the lower two lobes are called inferior colliculi which receive auditory stimuli. Both colliculi control and coordinate head movements.

21.

What is the approximate weight of heart of a man ?

Answer»

300 gm (approx) is the approximate weight of heart of a man.

22.

The respiratory pigment contained in human blood. Give technical name.

Answer»

The respiratory pigment contained in human blood is Haemoglobin.

23.

By which the human body is protected from invading bacteria.

Answer»

W.B.C is the human body is protected from invading bacteria.

24.

Describe the role of lymph.

Answer»

(i) Transport of nutrients and oxygen to the cells and tissues.

(ii) Removal of CO2 and nitrogenous wastes from the tissues and carry them to the blood.

(iii) It absorbs fatty acids and glycerol through lacteals.

(iv) It destroys harmful pathogens by its lymphocytes.

(v) It maintains body temperature.

(vi) It regulates protein level in the tissue fluid.

25.

The chief function of lymph nodes is to(a) produce WBCs(b) produce hormones(c) destroy old RBCs(d) destroy pathogens

Answer» (d) destroy pathogens
26.

Write about origin and functions of Red Blood Corpuscles.

Answer»

Origin: R.B.Cs. or erythrocytes are minute biconcave disc-like structures, flat in the centre and thick and round at periphery in blood formed in red bone marrow of the long bones and begot bone.

Function: They help in the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide to the different parts of body.

27.

The blood plasma from which fibrinogen has been removed. 

Answer»

The blood plasma from Serum fibrinogen has been removed. 

28.

What are the functions of blood plasma?

Answer»

The functions of blood plasma are:

(a) Transports of digested food from the alimentary canal to tissues.

(b) Transports excretory materials from tissues to excretory organs.

(c) Distributes hormones from the glands to their target site.

(d) Distributes heat in the body to maintain the body temperature.

29.

Name the metallic element present in red blood cells.

Answer»

Iron is present in red blood cells.

30.

Differentiate between Blood plasma and Serum.

Answer»

Blood plasma: It is transparent fluid part of blood that contains blood corpuscles, fibrinogen and prothrombin.

Serum: It is a transparent fluid secreted from blood clot that do no contain blood corpuscles, fibrinogen and prothrombin.

31.

Why is circulatory system also known as transport system ?

Answer»

The circulatory system is also known as transport system because it carries various substances from one organ to another.

32.

Differentiate between Red blood cells and White blood cells.

Answer»
Red blood cells(RBCs)White blood cells(WBCs)
(i) These are minute biconcave disc like structures, flat in centre, thick and round at the periphery and nuclei are absent in mature RBCs.These are amoeboid and can produce pseudopodia and have a nucleus.
(ii) These contain a respiratory pigment haemoglobin.Haemoglobin is not present.
(iii) RBCs help in transport of oxygen and CO2.WBCs help in protection of the body against infections from the germs.
(iv) The number of RBCs in adult male is 5 million per cubic millimetre.Their number is usually about 4000-8000 per cubic millimetre.
(vi) Their average life span is about 120 days.Their average life span is about two weeks.

33.

Differentiate between Diastole and Systole.

Answer»
DiastoleSystole
It is the condition of the heart when the chambers relax.It is the condition of the heart when the chambers of the heart contract.
It is the condition when the blood enters the chamber, e,g., when left atrium relaxes, blood enters from the pulmonary vein under low pressure.It is the condition when the blood is pumped out of the heart, e.g., when the left ventricle contracts, the blood is pumped to the body under high pressure.

34.

Differentiate between Open circulatory system and Closed circulatory system.

Answer»
Open circulatory systemClosed circulatory system
(i) Blood may flow in vessels but also remains in direct contact with tissues.Blood flows in definite vessels known as arteries and veins.
(ii) Blood spaces or sinuses are present.Blood spaces or sinuses are absent.
(iii) Haemocoel is present.Haemocoel is absent.
(iv) Found in insects, e.g., cockroach, housefly, etc.Found in annelids and higher vertebrates.

35.

In what ways do you think that the life of a raja was different from that of a dasa or dasi?

Answer»

The words like' raja','dasa' and 'dasi' are used to describe the people found in the Rig Veda.The raja is the elected ruler of a tribe called jana.He did not have capitals, palaces or armies, nor did they collect taxes. Generally the sons did not automatically succeed fathers as rajas.They managed with voluntary contributions (bali) made by members of the tribe.The raja took decision in consultation with sabha and samiti which were tribal assemblies.There were people who did not perform sacrifices and probably spoke different languages. Later the term came to mean dasa (and the feminine dasi)or slave. Slaves were men and women captured in the war. They were treated as the property of the owners, who could make them do any work they wanted.

36.

Find out whether your school library has a collection of books on religion, and list the names of five books from this collection.

Answer»

The five books on religion are:

BooksReligions
1. Guru Granth SahibSikh
2. Zend AvestaZoroastrianism
3. QuranIslam
4. BibleChristianity
5. Old testamentJudaism

37.

In the Rigveda, people were described in terms of the work they did and the languages they spoke. In the table below, fill in the names of six people you know, choosing three men and three women. For each of them, mention the work they do and the language they speak. Would you like to add anything else to the description?

Answer»

In the Rig-Veda people were described in term of the work they did and the language they spoke. In the table below given the names of six people we know, three men and three women. For each of them, mentioned the work they do and the language they speak.

NameWorkLanguageAnything else
1. Teacher in my school (Female)Teaching. Hindi.Sometimes they act the scene with
the help of the children.
2. Doctors (Male),Gives medical treatment.Generally
Hindi
sometimes
Examines the body parts, gives medicine and sometimes a dose of injection
3. Vegetables Sellers (Male)Sells vegetablesHindi.Use haggling and tries to give less weight
4. Maid-Servant (Female)Does Households workHindi.Sometimes cooks food and very often take leave
5. Driver (Male)Drive our carsHindi.Drop us to school, takes us to any other place
6. Salesgirl in the Shop (Female)Display the goods in the
shops and show them to
customers
and Hindi.Gossip a lot, tries to sell the goods
as quickly as possible

38.

Write down a short poem or song that you have memorised. Did you hear or read the poem or song? How did you learn it by heart?

Answer»

A Song which we have memorized is a song from film Jagriti (1954), sung and written by the legendary poet and singer kavi .We heard and saw this song in film Jagriti, 2-3 times on TV. Also during Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations, this song is very often broadcasted by All India Radio and even telecasted by DoorDarshan on TV.

39.

The circulatory system

Answer»

The circulatory system in human beings consists of heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins  and capillaries) and blood. Blood circulates throughout the body in blood vessels by the  pumping action of the heart. The impure blood is carried by veins from all parts of the  body to the heart. The heart pumps it into the – lungs where blood is oxygenated and  carried back to the heart. From heart, the oxygenated (pure) blood is pumped to all  parts of the body through arteries.  

Thus, the circulatory system forms the transport system carrying food, oxygen, waste  products, nutrients etc. throughout the body.

40.

Match the columnsSuktaStone BoulderChariotsSacrificeYajnaWell-saidDasaUsed in BattlesMegalithSlave

Answer»

Sukta - Well-said
Chariots - Used in Battles
Yajna - Sacrifice
Dasa - Slave
Megalith - Stone Boulder

41.

Do you think that the life of farmers and herders who supplied food to the Harappan cities was different from that of the farmers and herders you read about in Chapter 3? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer»

In chapter 3; discussion is mainly on rural people. But in this chapter, the discussion is mainly on urban people. In both the cases; farmers and herders did the same type of work. But their group was much bigger in case of the Harappan cities. Their work could have been more organized; compared to what it was in earlier societies. Farmers and herders (in previous chapter) mainly produced for their own use. But in case of the Harappan cities; the farmers and herders sold their surplus production to craft persons,scribes,and rulers living in cities.

42.

Why were metals, writing, the wheel, and the plough important for the Harappans?

Answer»

Metals, writing, the wheel and the plough were important for the Harappans in many ways. Metals were used for making various tools, utensils, jeweIlry and seals. Many ornaments were made of gold,silver,copper ,bronze,terracotta and several types of beads. Writing was useful for maintaining the records related to trade and for various other purposes. The wheel was used in carts to ferry people and goods. Wheel was also used as potter’s wheel. Plough was used for tilling the land so that farming could be done.

43.

Match the columns Copper, Gujarat, Gold, Afghanistan, Tin, Rajasthan, Precious stones, KarnatakaMatch Columns Column IColumn IICopperGujaratGoldAfganistanTinRajasthanPrecious StonesKarnataka

Answer»

Copper: Rajasthan
Gold: Karnataka
Tin: Afghanistan
Precious stones: Gujarat

44.

Make a list of what the Harappans ate, and put a tick mark against the things you eat today.

Answer»

The people of Harappa ate various kinds of grains (rice, wheat, barley, pulses, mustard,sesame,linseed etc.), fruits (ber), fish, meat and milk. Most of these things we eat even today. At present; we eat rice, wheat, pulses, fish, meat and milk. Barley is used barely by us.

45.

Derive a Canonical PQR expression for a Boolean function F, represented by the following truth table:PQRF (P, Q, R)00000011010101101000101011011111

Answer»

F (P,Q,R) = (P' + Q' + R) . (P + Q' R) . (P + Q' R).(P' + Q + R')

OR

F (P,Q,R) = π (0,3,4,5)

46.

Which of the following contains maximum number of lone pairs on the central atom?a. CIO3-b. XeF4 c. SF4d. I3-

Answer»

Correct option is d. I3-

47.

Molecular Shape of SF4, CF4 and XeF4 area. the same with 2, 0 and 1 lone pair of electrons respectivelyb. the same with 1, 1 and 1 lone pair of electros respectivelyc. different with 0, 1 and 2 lone pair of electrons respectivelyd. different with 1, 0 and 2 lone pair of electrons respectively

Answer»

Correct option is d. different with 1, 0 and 2 lone pair of electrons respectively

48.

The species having bent–T–shape isa. SO3b. BrF3 c. SiO32-d. OF2

Answer»

Correct option is b. BrF3

49.

Define Genetics.

Answer» Genetics is the branch of biology that deals with the study of heredity and variations.
50.

(i) Who is regarded as the'Father of Genetics' ? Name the plant on which he performed his experiment.(ii) Why did he selected that specific plant for his experiments ?

Answer» (i) Gregor Johann Mendel, garden pea.

(ii) Garden pea plants were easily available / they grow in one season/fertilization was easy.