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1.

Ramayana was written by A) Vyasa maharshi B) Rama C) Valmiki D) Vyasa

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Answer is (C) Valmiki

2.

Which quickened the process of liberation in South America? (a) Support of US (b) Napoleonic Invasion (c) Simon Bolivar’s involvement (d) French Revolution

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(b) Napoleonic Invasion

3.

Who was the brain behind the apartheid policy in South Africa? (a) Verwoerd (b) Smut (c) Herzog (d) Botha

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Correct Answer is: (a) Verwoerd

4.

Who made Peru as part of their dominions? (a) English (b) Spaniards (c) Russians (d) French

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(b) Spaniards

5.

(i) in 1930, Civil disobedience Movement evoked tremendous response in rural India. (ii) The decision of Britain to involve Indians in the Second World War was a welcoming effect from the Congress Ministry. (iii) The Ottawa Submit of 1931, helped the colonies to give preference to non-imperial goods. (iv) Decolonisation process started in India with the introduction of Swadeshi movement in 1905. (a) (i) and (ii) are correct (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct(c) (iii) and (iv) are correct (d) (i) and (iv) are correct

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(d) (i) and (iv) are correct

6.

(i) The American and French Revolutions provided inspirations to the Latin Americans. (ii) Latin American nationalists fought not only with Spain and Portugal but also among each other. (iii) U.S.A protected the South American republics from Europe.(iv) U.S.A rejected its right to intervene in Cuban internal affairs.(a) (i) and (ii) are correct (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct (c) (iii) and (iv) are correct (d) (i) aid (iv) are correct

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(b) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

7.

Define “Dollar Imperialism”.

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‘Dollar Imperialism’ is the term used to describe the policy of the USA in maintaining and dominating over distant lands through economic aid.

8.

Explain the reason for the Smuts-Herzog alliance.

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When the world economic depression affected South Africa very badly, Smuts believed that coalition Government was necessary to solve the economic problems of the country. Therefore, the South Africa party and the United party made an alliance in 1934. The alliance continued till 1939,

9.

Anti-Colonial Struggle in Indo-China (a) Define the concept of decolonisation.(b) What were the three States that formed IndoChina?(c) How did Communist ideas help in developing the spirit of anti-colonialism.(d) Which was the mainstream political party in IndoChina?

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(a) Decolonisation is a process through which colonial powers transferred institutional and legal control over their colonies to indigenous nationalist government.

(b) Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

(c) Communist ideas from mainland China helped in developing the spirit of anti-colonalism in Indo-china. Many became convinced that the considerable wealth of Ind-ochina was benefiting only the colonial power. This aroused the feeling of nationalism which resulted in violence. In 1916 there was a major anti-colonial revolt which was crushed brutally. There were also guerrilla activities in Tongking.

(d) The mainstream political party in Indo-china was the Vietnam Nationalist Party. It was composed of the wealthy and middle-class sections of the population.

10.

Ho Chi Minh (a) Where was Ho Chi Minh born?(b) How did Ho Chi Minh become a popular Vietnam Nationalist?(c) What do you know of Ho Chi Minh’s Revolutionary Youth Movement?(d) How was the League for Independence called in Indo-China?

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(a) Ho Chi Minh was bom in Tongking in 1890.

(b) In the Paris peace conference, he insisted the right for Vietnam independence. His articles on newspapers the Pamphlet, “French colonialism on Trial’’ , made him popular as a Vietnam nationalist.

(c) In 1923, he went to Moscow and learnt revolutionary techniques. In 1925, he founded the Revolutionary Youth Movement.

(d) League for Independence was called as Viet Minh in Indo-China.

11.

(i) Decolonisation process was quickened during the Inter-war period in India. (ii) The Munroe Doctrine prevented Colonisation of Latin American countries by European powers. (iii) The economic slump originated in USA in 1929 affected all the countries of (iv) British setup the Union of South Africa, which was racist in nature. (a) (ii) and (iv) are correct (b) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) are correct(c) (in) and (iv) are correct (d) (i) and (ii) are correct

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(b) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) are correct

12.

How did Great Depression impact on Indian agriculture?

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The Great Depression had a deep impact on Indian agriculture. The value of farm produce, declined by half, while the land rent to be paid by the peasant, remained unchanged. In terms of prices of agricultural commodities, the obligation of the farmers to the state doubled.

13.

The Greatest craze in America was (a) Trade (b) Gambling (c) Share market

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(c) Share market

14.

HO-Chi-Minh was greatly influenced by the …………… ideas, that he made him to return to Indo China. (a) Mas-Tse-Tung (b) Hitler (c) Bismarck (d) Tonking

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(a) Mas-Tse-Tung

15.

Why is the position assigning to hydrogen in the periodic table considered anomalous ?

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Electronic configuration of Hydrogen resembles that of alkali metals. Like alkali metals, hydrogen combines with halogens, oxygen and sulphur to form compounds having similar formulae. On the other hand, just like halogens, hydrogen also exists as diatomic molecules and it combines with metals and non-metals to form covalent compounds. So, no fixed position can be given to hydrogen in the Periodic Table

16.

Assertion (A): Jews were removed from Government positions, deprived of citizenship and their establishments were attacked.Reason (R): Hitler had developed violent political biases against Jews.(a) Both A and R are correct.(b) A is correct but R is not the correct explanation.(c) Both A and R are wrong. ”(d) R is correct but it has no relevance to A.

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(a) Both A and R are correct.

17.

Assertion (A): In 1990, the ban on ANC was lifted and Mandela was freed. Reason (R): Apartheid is based on the belief that the political equality of white and black in South Africa would mean Black rule. (a) Both A and R are correct. (b) A is correct but R is not the correct explanation. (c) Both A and R are wrong.(d) R is correct but it has no relevance to A.

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(b) A is correct but R is not the correct explanation.

18.

Point out the essence of the Berlin Colonial Conference, 1884-85.

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The Berlin colonial conference of 1884-85 put forward the idea that Africa should be divided into spheres of influence of various colonial powers.

19.

The …………… change the political conditions in several countries. (a) Fascism (b) Nazism (c) Depression (d) Oligarchy

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(c) Depression

20.

What do you know of the White Terror in Indo-China?

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In general, the various periods of violent repression led by the counter-revolutionary forces in any country is called as White terror. In Indo-China, when a large number of peasants revolted against the French government, . headed by the communists. It was crushed by the White terror. Many rebels were killed in this incident.

21.

Comprehension given below is followed by some multiple choice questions. Each question has one correct option. Choose the correct option. In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic numbers which is related to the electronic configuration. Depending upon the type of orbitals receiving the last electron, the elements in the periodic table have been divided into four blocks, viz, s, p, d and f. The modern periodic table consists of 7 periods and 18 groups. Each period begins with the filling of a new energy shell. In accordance with the Arfbau principle, the seven periods (1 to 7) have 2, 8, 8, 18, 18, 32 and 32 elements respectively. The seventh period is still incomplete. To avoid the periodic table being too long, the two series of f-block elements, called lanthanoids and actinoids are placed at the bottom of the main body of the periodic table.The electronic configuration of the element which is just above the element with atomic number 43 in the same group is ________.(i) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s2(ii) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s3 4p6(iii) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d6 4s2(iv) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d7 4s2

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(i) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5 4s2

22.

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23.

The ratio of product of radius and time period of electron orbiting in 2nd and 3rd orbit hydrogen atom

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Ratio of nth orbit = \(k\frac{n^2}{z}\) where k= constant and n = no of orbit

Here z =1 (for hydrogen atom)

Now,

n for 3rd orbit = n2 = 9

n for 2nd orbit = n2 = 4

K is constant and Z =1

\(\frac{r_2}{r_3}\) \(=\frac{4}{9}\)

24.

The masses of two bodies are measured to be 15.7 ± 0.2 kg and 27.3 ± 0.3 kg. What is the total mass of the two and the error in it?

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Given: A ± ∆A = 15.7 ± 0.2kg and 

B ± ∆B = 27.3 ± 0.3 kg. 

To find: Total mass (Z), and total error (∆Z) 

Formulae: i. Z = A + B

ii) ±∆Z = ±∆A ± ∆B

Calculation: From formula (i),

Z = 15.7 + 27.3 = 43 kg 

From formula (ii),

± ∆Z (± 0.2) + (± 0.3) 

=±(0.2 + 0.3) 

= ± 0.5 kg

Total mass is 43 kg and total error is ± 0.5 kg.

25.

Why is ice packed in sawdust? Explain.

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Ice is packed in sawdust because it prevents ice from melting. Sawdust is a bad conductor of heat.

26.

What is the value of one mole?

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1mole = 6.022 x 1023 atoms/ ions / entities

27.

What is meant by Breaking of Wire ? What are the applications of  breaking force ?

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When the wire is loaded beyond the elastic limit, then strain increases much more rapidly. The maximum stress corresponding to B (see stress-strain curve) after which the wire begin to flow and breaks, is called breaking stress or tensile strength and the force by application of which the wire breaks is called the breaking force. 

(i) Breaking force depends upon the area of cross-section of the wire. 

(ii) Breaking stress is a constant for a given material. 

(iii) Breaking force is independent of the length of wire. 

(iv) Breaking force α πr2

(v) Length of wire if it breaks by its own weight

L = P/dg

28.

What are the Factors Affecting Surface Tension ?

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(1) Temperature : The surface tension of liquid decreases with rise of temperature 

Tt = T0 (1 – α t) 

where Tt , T0 are the surface tensions at t°C and 0°C respectively and α is the temperature coefficient of surface tension. 

(2) Impurities : A highly soluble substance like sodium chloride when dissolved in water, increases the surface tension of water. But the springly soluble substances like phenol when dissolved in water, decreases the surface tension of water.

29.

Give an example of semisynthetic polymer.

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Semisynthetic polymer : Viscose rayon, cuprammonium silk.

30.

When a gas is heated, its temperature increases. Explain it on the basis of kinetic theory of gases.

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When a gas is heated, the root mean square velocity of its molecules increases. As Vrms α√T so temperature of the gas increases.

31.

Silk is a kind of ………… fibre A. Semisynthetic B. Synthetic C. Animal D. Vegetable

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Correct answer is

C. an animal

32.

Dacron is another name of ………A. Nylon 6 B. Orlon C. Novolac D. Terylene

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Correct answer is

D. Terylene

33.

Which of the following is NOT a vegetable fibre? (a) Hemp (b) Jute (c) Cotton (d) Keratin

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Correct answer is

(d) Keratin

34.

Which of the following is made up of polyamides? A. Dacron B. Rayon C. Nylon D. Jute

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Correct answer is

C. Nylon

35.

Which of the following is not a vegetable fibres? (a) Hemp (b) Jute (c) Cotton (d) Keratin

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Correct answer is

(d) Keratin

36.

Which of the following fibres are made up of polyamides? (a) Dacron (b) Rayon (c) Nylon (d) Terylene

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Correct answer is

(c) Nylon

37.

Define Central force.

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If a position dependent force is always directed towards or away from a fixed point it is said to be central otherwise non-central.

38.

Explain the term uniform circular motion.

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1. The motion of a body along the circumference of a circle with constant speed is called uniform circular motion.

2. The magnitude of velocity remains constant and its direction is tangential to its circular path.

3. The acceleration is of constant magnitude and it is perpendicular to the tangential velocity. It is always directed towards the centre of the circular path.

This acceleration is called centripetal acceleration.

4. The centripetal force provides the necessary centripetal acceleration.

5. Examples of U.C.M:

  • Motion of the earth around the sun.
  • Motion of the moon around the earth.
  • Revolution of electron around the nucleus of atom.
39.

Difference between Conservative or non-conservative force.

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If under the action of a force the work done in a round trip is zero or the work is path independent, the force is said to be conservative otherwise non-conservative. 

Example : 

Conservative force : Gravitational force, electric force, elastic force. 

Non-conservative force : Frictional force, viscous force.

40.

An example of natural cellulose fibre is (a) cotton (b) wool (c) silk (d) rayon

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Correct answer is

(a) cotton

41.

Cellulose is the main constituent of (a) nylon-6 (b) cotton (c) terylene (d) wool

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Correct answer is

(b) cotton

42.

Glycol is an important constituent of (a) nylon-6 (b) nylon-66 (c) terylene (d) hexamethylene diammonium adipate

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Correct answer is

(c) terylene

43.

(a) How does the atomic radius changes as you go. (i) From left to right in a period? (ii) Down a group in the periodic table? (b) Two elements X and Y have atomic numbers 12 and 16 respectively. Write the electronic configuration for these elements. To which period of the Modern Periodic Table do these two elements belong? What type of bond will be formed between them and why?

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(a) (i) Atomic radius decreases from left to right in a period because effective nuclear charge increases from left to right in a period. Due to this effective nuclear charge, the electronegativity increases and the attraction of nucleus on valence shell electrons also increases. So the size decreases. 

(ii) Atomic radius increases down a group because number of shells increases. 

(b) X12- 2, 8, 2 

Y16- 2, 8, 6 

These two elements belong to 3 period because period of an atom in periodic table is equal to the number of shells present in that atom. 

These two elements will form ionic bond because X has two valence electrons so it will completely lose these two electrons to acquire noble gas electronic configuration and Y has six valence electrons and it has more electronegativity so it will gain two electrons to complete its octet. So X will completely give its two electrons to Y and ionic bond will form.

44.

In the following table, six elements A, B, C, D, E and F (here letters are not the usual symbols of the elements) of the modern Periodic Table with atomic numbers 3 to 18 are given:345678910AEG1112131415161718BCDF(a) Which of these is (i) a noble gas, (ii) a halogen? (b) If B combines with F, what would be the formula of the compound formed? (c) Write the electronic configurations of C and E.

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(a) (i) G with atomic number 10 is a noble gas because it has complete octet. 

(ii) F with atomic number 17 is a halogen. 

(b) B with atomic number 11 has 1 valence electron and F with atomic number 17 has 7 valence electrons so the formula of the compound formed would be BF. 

(c) Electronic configuration of C and E are 

E8- 2, 6 

C12- 2, 8, 2

45.

In the following table, are given eight elements A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H (here letters are not the usual symbols of the elements) of the Modern Periodic Table with the atomic numbers of the elements in parenthesis. PeriodGroup 1Group 22A (3)E (4)3B (11)F (12)4C (19)G (20)5D (37)H (38)(i) What is the electronic configuration of F? (ii) What is the number of valence electrons in the atom of F? (iii) What is the number of shells in the atom of F? (iv) Write the size of the atoms of E, F, G and H in decreasing order. (v) State whether F is a metal or a non-metal. (vi) Out of the three elements B, E and F, which one has the biggest atomic size?

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(i) Electronic configuration of F is 

F12- 2, 8, 2 

(ii) There are 2 valence electrons in the atom of F. 

Explanation- Valence electrons are those electrons which present in the last shell. 

(iii) There are 3 shells in the atom of F. 

(iv) We know that atomic size increases from top to bottom in a group due to increment in shells. So the order will be H>G>F>E. 

(v) Since F has 2 valence electrons so it will donate these two electrons to acquire noble gas electronic configuration. Hence it is a metal. 

(vi) We know that atomic size increases from top to bottom in a group and decreases from left to right in a period. So B has the bigger atomic size.

46.

Give the characteristics of photon.

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Photoelectric effect thus gave evidence to the strange fact that light in interaction with matter behaved as if it was made of quanta or packets of energy, each of energy hν.

(i) In interaction of radiation with matter, radiation behaves as if it is made up of particles called photons. 

(ii) Each photon has energy E (=hn) and momentum p (= h ν/c), and speed c, the speed of light. 

(iii) All photons of light of a particular frequency ν, or wavelength l, have the same energy E (=hν = hc/λ) and momentum p (= h ν/c = h/λ), whatever the intensity of radiation may be. By increasing the intensity of light of given wavelength, there is only an increase in the number of photons per second crossing a given area, with each photon having the same energy. Thus, photon energy is independent of intensity of radiation. 

(iv) Photons are electrically neutral and are not deflected by electric and magnetic fields. 

(v) In a photon-particle collision (such as photon-electron collision), the total energy and total momentum are conserved. However, the number of photons may not be conserved in a collision. The photon may be absorbed or a new photon may be created. 

47.

Who built a large reservoir just outside Delhi-ikuhna? A) lltutmish B) Qutubuddin – Aibak C) Deshpond D) Balban

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(A) lltutmish

48.

Describe the plan of the temples of the Chandela dynasty?

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To begin with, an ornamented gateway led to an entrance and the main hall (mahamandapa) where dances were performed. The image of the chief deity was kept in the main shrine (garbha griha). This was the place for ritual worship where only the king, his immediate family, and priests gathered.

49.

Read the following passage. Temples and mosques were beautifully constructed because they were places of worship. They were also meant to demonstrate the power, wealth and devotion of the patron. Take the example of the Rajarajeshvara temple. An inscription mentions that it was built by King Rajarajadeva for the worship of his god, Rajarajeshvara. Notice how the name of the ruler and the god are very similar. The king took the god’s name because it was auspicious and he wanted to appear like a god. Through the rituals of worship in the temple, one god (Rajarajadeva) honored another (Rajarajeshvara). Now answer the following questions. a. Why were the temples and mosques constructed beautifully?b. What were the beautiful temples and mosques meant to?c. Who built the Rajarajesvara temple?d. Why did King Rajaraja take the name of God?e. Who were the two gods mentioned in the passage?

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a. Temples and mosques were built beautifully because they were places of worship.

b. Temples and mosques were meant to demonstrate the power, wealth and devotion of the patron.

c. The King Rajarajadeva built Rajarajeshvara temple.

d. King Rajarajadeva took the name of God – Rajarajesvara because it was auspicious and he wanted to appear like a god.

e. The Lord Rajarajeshvara and the King Rajarajadeva who himself wanted to appear like a god.

50.

By destroying temples – especially the one at Somnath tried to win credit as a great hero of Islam. A) Mahmud Ghazni B) Mahmud Ghori C) Akbar D) Babur

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(A) Mahmud Ghazni