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2701.

Using Euclid’s division algorithm, find the HCF of 240 and 228.

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Solution:
By Euclid’s division algorithm,
240 = 228 x 1 + 12
228 = 12 x 19 + 0
So, HCF (240, 228) = 12

2702.

On dividing 43628 by a certain number the quotient and the remainder are 76 and 536 respectively. Find the divisor.1. 5362. 5673. 7654. 576

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 567

Given:

Quotient = 76

Remainder = 536

Formula Used:

Dividend = Divisor × Quotient + Remainder

Calculation:

Let the Divisor be x
⇒ 76x+536 = 43628
⇒76x = 43628-536
⇒76x = 43092
⇒x = 43092÷76
x = 567

2703.

What is the remainder when 45 is divided by 15?1. 42. 53. 84. 11

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 4

Concept used:

The remainder can be multiplied in the same way as the actual number when divided by any other number

Ex- 52/4 = (5 × 5)/4 = (1 × 1)/4 = 1/4, Remainder = 1

Calculation:

45 is divided by 15

⇒ 45/15

⇒ (42 × 42 × 4)/15

⇒ (16 × 16 × 4)/15

⇒ (1 × 1× 4)/15      ----(When 16 and 4 is divided by 15 then it gives 1 and 4 as remainder respectively)

⇒ 4/15 

∴ The remainder is 4

2704.

The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 19 and 342 respectively, if dividing one number by 2 gives the quotient 19, find the second number.A. 133B. 171C. 198D. 1141. A2. B3. C4. D

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : B

 Given: 

The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 19 and 342 respectively and if dividing one number by 2 gives the quotient 19

Concept Used:

For two numbers, 

LCM × HCF = product of those two numbers

Calculation:

Given that, if dividing one number by 2 gives the quotient 19.

Here nothing is mention about the remainder, so, we have to assume that the remainder is 0

The number is 2 × 19 = 38

Accordingly,

19 × 342 = 38 × the other number

⇒ The other number = 171

∴ The second number is 171.

2705.

HCF of two number is 4 and the sum of those two numbers is 36. Find how many such pair of number is possible.1. 12. 23. 34. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 3

Given:

HCF of two number is 4 and the sum of those two numbers is 36.

Concept Used:

Concept of HCF

HCF is the least common factor among two or more numbers.

Calculation:

HCF of two number is 4

Let, those numbers be 4x and 4y where x and y are prime to each other

Accordingly,

4x + 4y = 36

⇒ 4(x + y) = 36

⇒ (x + y) = 9

Now,

9 = 8 + 1

9 = 7 + 2

9 = 6 + 3

9 = 5 + 4

In all these cases only (8,1); (7,2); and (5,4) are prime to each other. So, such three pair is possible

∴ Such three pair of number is possible.

2706.

The ratio of two numbers is 7 : 9 and their LCM is 945. What is their HCF?1. 142. 153. 104. 12

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 15

Given :

Ratio of two numbers 7 : 9 

Their LCM is 945 

Formula used :

Multiplication of two numbers = LCM × HCF 

Calculations :

Let the HCF be x 

The number will be 7x and 9x 

⇒ 7x × 9x = x × 945 

⇒ x = 15 

∴ The HCF will be 15 

2707.

Intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of blood clotting are interlinked at the activation steps of which of the following factors?A. Factor IXB. Factor IVC. Factor XD. Factor XIII-a

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Both intrinsic and extrinsic pathway of blood clotting are interlinked at the final common pathway of factor X, thrombin and fibrin.
2708.

The sum of two numbers is 36 and their HCF is 4. Find the possible number of pairs.1. 32. 43. 54. 6

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 3

Given:

Sum of numbers = 36

HCF = 4

Concept used:

The H.C.F. of two or more than two numbers is the greatest number that divides each of them exactly.

Calculation:

Let, the numbers are 4x and 4y

⇒ 4x + 4y = 36

⇒ 4(x + y) = 36

⇒ x + y = 9

⇒ (1, 8)

⇒ (2, 7)

⇒ (4, 5)

We can see the 3 possible pairs.

∴ The possible number of pairs is 3.

To find the pairs we only can take those pair which are prime to each other. We can't take those pair which are not prime to each other.

For example: In this problem, 9 can be represent as 6 + 3 = 9

But, 6 & 3 are not prime to each other. So, it can't be a possible pair.

2709.

A hormone, secreted by the endocrinal cells of duodenal mucosa which influences the release of pancreatic juice isA. relaxinB. cholecystokininC. secretinD. progesterone

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Cholecystokinin Pancreozymin (CCK-PZ) is the hormone secreted from mucosa of small intestine. It stimulates pancreas to release enzymatic (Pancreatic) juice and gall bladder to eject bile.
2710.

Torsion of visceral mass is seen in animals belonging to classA. CephalopodaB. ScaphopodaC. AmphineuraD. Gastropoda

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Animals of class-Gastropoda of phylum- Mollusca undergo twisting or torsion of the visceral mass during development, leading to conversion of symmetrical embryo into asymmetrical adult.
2711.

If the product of two numbers is 1014 and their HCF is 13, then find the numbers of such possible pairs is:1. 32. 53. 44. 6

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 4

Given:

The product of two number is 1014 and their HCF is 13

Concept:

The HCF of two or more numbers is the greatest factor that divides each of them exactly.

Calculation:

Let the number be 13a and 13b

The product of the two number = 1014

⇒ 13a × 13b = 1014

⇒ a × b = 1014/169

⇒ a × b = 6

Possible pairs are (1, 6), (6, 1), (2, 3), (3, 2)

The number of such possible pairs is 4.

2712.

If the product of two numbers is 1083 and their HCF is 19, then find the numbers of such possible pairs is:1. 32. 53. 44. 1

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1

Given:

The product of two numbers is 1083 and their HCF is 19

Concept:

The HCF of two or more numbers is the greatest factor that divides each of them exactly.

Calculation:

Let the number be 19a and 19b

The product of the two numbers = 1083

⇒ 19a × 19b = 1083

⇒ a × b = 1083/361

⇒ a × b = 3

Possible pairs is  (1, 3)

∴ The number of such possible pairs is 1.
2713.

A plant is provided with ideal conditions for photosynthesis and supplied with isotope `.^(14)CO_(2)`. When the products of the process are analysed carefully, what would be nature of productsA. Giucose and oxygen are labelledB. Oxygen is labelled, but glucose is normalC. Glucose and oxygen are normalD. Glucose is labelled, but oxygen is normal

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In the process of photosynthesis
`6CO_(2)+12H_(2)Ounderset(Chl)overset(hv)tounderset(`(Glucose)`)(C_(6)H_(12)O_(6))+6H_(2)O+6O_(2)uarr`
Plants manufacture glucose from `H_(2)O` and `CO_(2)` and oxygen gas is released, So, due to isotopic catbon of `CO_(2)` only glucose will be labeiled, but oxygen will be normal.
2714.

Oxygen dissociation curve of haemoglobinis isA. sigmoidB. hyperbolicC. linearD. hypobolic

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Oxygen haemoglobin dissociation curve gives the relationship between the saturaition of haemoglobin and oxygen tension.
The curve obtained by plotting the per cent saturation of Hb against time is sigmoid, at 38°C and pH 7.4. Dissociation of oxyhaemoglobin can be promoted by rise in the body temperature and low pH (high `CO_(2)`).
2715.

If p2 + q2 + 4r2 + 3 = 2p – 2q + 4r, then the value of 2p – 3q + 4r is (Assume that p, q, r are all real numbers.)

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 7

Assuming p = 1, q = -1,

We get,

\(\begin{array}{l} 1 + 1 + 4{r^2} + 3 = 2 - \left( { - 2} \right) + 4r\\ \therefore 4{r^2} - 4r + 1 = 0 \end{array}\)

∴ r = ½

∴ 2p – 3q + 4r = 2 – (-3) + 2 = 2 + 3 + 2 = 7
2716.

Consider the following statements:1. The HCF of (p + q) and (p2 – q2) is (p + q).2. The HCF of (p – q) and (p2 – q2) is (p + q).3. The HCF of (p + q) and (p3 + q3) is (p + q).4. The HCF of (p – q) and (p3 – q3)  is (p + q).Which of the above statements is/are correct?1. 1 and 2 only2. 1 and 3 only3. 1, 2, and 4 only4. 1, 3, and 4 only

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1 and 3 only

Concept:

The HCF of two or more numbers is the greatest factor that divides each of them exactly.

Calculation:

Statement 1

The factor of (p + q) = (p + q)

The factor of (p2 – q2) = (p + q) (p – q)

The HCF of (p + q) and (p2 – q2)

⇒ (p + q)

Statement 2

The factor of (p – q) = (p – q)

The factor of (p2 – q2) = (p + q) (p – q)

The HCF of (p – q) and (p2 – q2)

⇒ (p – q)

Statement 3

The factor of (p + q) = (p + q)

The factor of (p3 + q3) = (p + q) (p2 – p × q + q2)

The HCF of (p + q) and (p3 + q3)

⇒ (p + q)

Statement 4

The factor of (p – q) = (p – q)

The factor of (p3 – q3) = (p – q) (p2 + p × q + q2)

The HCF of (p – q) and (p3 – q3)  

⇒ (p – q)

Only statement 1 and 3 are correct.

2717.

Fixation of one `CO_(2)` molecule through Calvin cycle requires.A. 1 ATP and `2NADPH_(2)`B. 2 ATP and `2NADPH_(2)`C. 3 ATP and `2NADPH_(2)`D. 2 ATP and `1NADPH_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
2ATP are required during conversion of PGA to 1, 3 diphosphoglyceric acid and 1 ATP during conversioin of glyceraldelyde phosphate to ribulose biphosphate. `2NADPH_(2)` molecules are utilised for converting 1, 3 diphosphoglyceric acid to glyceraldehyde phosphate.
2718.

The least count of the main scale of a vernier callipers is 1 mm. Its vernier scale is divided into 10 divisions and coincide with 9 divisions of the main scale. When jaws are touching each other, the 7th division of vernier scale coincides with a division of main scale and the zero of vernier scale is lying right side of the zero of main scale. When this vernier is used to measure length of a cylinder the zero of the vernier scale between 3.1 cm and 3.2 cm and 4th VSD coincides with a main scale division. The length of the cylinder is (VSD is vernier scale division) (1) 3.21 cm (2) 2.99 cm (3) 3.07 cm (4) 3.2 cm

Answer»

Answer is (3) 3.07 cm

Least count of V.C = \(\Big(1-\frac{9}{10}\Big)\times1mm\)

= 0.1 mm

∴ Zero error = 7 × 0.1 = 0.7 mm

positive error

Measured value = (31 + 4 × 0.1) mm 

= 31.4 mm

∴ Length of cylinder = 31.4 – 0.7

= 30.7 mm

= 3.07 cm

2719.

Name any TWO nitrogen Fixing bacteria.

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Rhizobium, Azotobactor.

2720.

Birds and mammals share one of the following characteristics as a common feature. (a) Pigmented skin (b) Alimentary canal with some modification (c) Viviparity (d) Warm blooded nature

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(d) Warm blooded nature

2721.

Which one of the following sets of animals share a four chambered heart? (a) Amphibian, Reptiles, Birds (b) Crocodiles, Birds, Mammals (c) Crocodiles, Lizards, Turtles (d) Lizards, Mammals, Birds

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(b) Crocodiles, Birds, Mammals

2722.

Which one of the following is a winter crop?a. Wheat b. Sugarcane c. Groundnut d. Millet

Answer»

Correct option: a. Wheat

2723.

Which of the following statement is correct? a) When heat is applied on protein it coagulates from opaque to white in colour. b) When heat is applied on protein no affect is there. c) When heat is applied on protein from white it becomes opaque. d) When heat is applied on protein it does not coagulates.

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a) When heat is applied on protein it coagulates from opaque to white in colour

2724.

Which of the following pairs of animals has non glandular skin. (a) Snake and Frog (b) Chameleon and Turtle(c) Frog and Pigeon (d) Crocodile and Tiger

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(c) Frog and Pigeon

2725.

Name TWO major pests of oil seed crops.

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Major pests of oil seed crops: 

Aphids, white grub, cut worm, pod borer, jassids.

2726.

Name any two major Kharif cereal crops of India.

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Major Kharif cereal crops of India: 

Paddy, maize.

2727.

Name any three major cereal crops of India.

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Rice, wheat, maize.

2728.

_________ is a rabi cereal crop: a) Paddy b) Maize c) Wheat d) Gram

Answer»

Correct answer is c) Wheat 

2729.

A cold dish prepared of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables or meat usually seasoned isa) Cold Soup b) Sandwiches c) Salad d) Broth

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Correct option: c) Salad

2730.

Salamander is an example of_________ equipment.a. Small size b. Very small size c. Medium size d. Large size

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c. Medium size

Salamander is an example of Medium size equipment.

2731.

Name any two major Rabi cereal crops of India.

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Major Rabi cereal crops of India:

Wheat, barley

2732.

A salamander is an equipment used to cook food usinga) Moist heat b) Dry heat c) Sautéing d) Deep frying

Answer»

Correct option: b) Dry heat

2733.

The freshly baked bread should not be used for sandwiches as it becomesa) Soggy b) Dry c) Crunchy d) Hard

Answer»

Correct option: a) Soggy

2734.

Name any two coarse cereals of India.

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Coarse cereals of India are:

Sorghum, Bajra (Pearl millet), maize, Ragi (finger millet)

2735.

Hazoor Sahib was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1815 and is a samadhi of which Sikh guru?

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Guru Angad Dev-the second Sikh guru

2736.

Which Sikh Guru founded the Tarn Taran Sahib?

Answer»

Guru Arjun Dev-fifth Guru (1563-1606)

2737.

What information do you get from the ‘workshops’ of primitive man ?

Answer»

We get the information of the things like big pieces of stone, the tools left by the primitive man and the tools which were not well prepared, from the ‘workshops’ of primitive man.

2738.

How is the population of a country divided on the basis of age? Explain.

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Classification is done in age group like 0-14 years, 15-59 years and 60 and above years. Labour force participation rate is the ratio of the population in the age group 15- 59, who are either employed or actively looking for jobs. This age group has a capability to con-tribute to the progress of the nation. The age group 0-14 years and 60 years and above are included in the dependent group. 

2739.

a. Define dependency rate. Who are all included in dependency rate ? b. What are the qualitative factors that improve the labor potential ?

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a. Labor force participation rate proportion in total population is known as dependency rate. The age group 0-14 years and 60 years and above are included in this. 

b. Education, healthcare, training, social capital

2740.

Examine the table given below and answer the following questions.

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YearPopulation (in crores)Decade growth rate (in percentage)
195136.1113.31 (1941 – 51)
196143.9021.64 (1951 – 61)
197154.8224.80 (1961 – 71)
198168.3324.66 (1971 – 81)
199184.6423.87 (1981 – 91)
2001102.8721.54 (1991 – 2001)
2011121.0217.64 (2001 – 11)

2741.

What is labor force participation rate ?

Answer»

Labor force participation rate is the ratio of the population in the age group 15-59, who are either employed or actively looking for jobs.

2742.

List the advantages of the increase in labor force participation rate and disadvantages due to increase in dependency rate. Advantages due to increase in labor force participation rate.

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  • It leads to the progress of the nation.
  • Per capita income will increase.
  • Standard of living of the people will increase.
  • Increase in production of goods and services.
  • Natural resources can be utilized properly.

Disadvantages due to increase in dependency rate

  • Economic progress of the country will decrease.
  • It decreases percapita income.
  • Standard of living of the people will decrease.
  • Production of goods and services also will decrease.
2743.

What is labour force participation rate and dependency rate?

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  • Labour force participation rate – Ratio of the population in the age group of 15 – 59, who are either employed or actively looking for jobs
  • Dependency ratio – The number of people in the age group 0-14 and 60 above and their proportion to the population.
2744.

What are the factors that affect the population of a country?

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The birth rate, The death rate and Migration.

2745.

What is migration ?

Answer»

Migration is the settlement of people of a region to another region.

2746.

How does density of population affect the availability of man power?

Answer»
  • Human resource availability is more in areas of high density of population.
  • Human resource availability is less in areas of less population density.
2747.

Which date is observed as World Population Day? Write any one programme you are planning to implement in your school on that day.

Answer»
  • July -11 
  • Seminar on population growth – Awareness classes (any one such programme)
2748.

What changes do birth rate, death rate and migration make. Explain.

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  • Increase in birth rate – Results in the in-crease in population decrease in death rate
  • Decrease in birth rate – Results in the decrease in population increase in death rate
  • Birth rate and death rate equal – No change in population
  • Migration – Population of a region increases Population decreases at another place
2749.

Distinguish between Birth rate and Death rate.

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Birth rate is the number of live births per 1000. Death rate is the number of deaths per 1000.

2750.

People with labor potential is the strength of a nation. Which are the qualitative factors that improve labour potential?

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  • Education
  • Improving the skills of the individuals 
  • Imparting the technological knowhow
  • Improve labor skills 
  • Health care (any four)