Science 1 and 2 Question Bank Objectives Solution
Science 1 and 2 Question Bank Objectives Solution
26) Which of the following statements about the Modern periodic table is correct ?
a) 18 horizontal rows are known as Periods.
b) 7 vertical columns are known as Periods.
c) 18 vertical columns are known as groups.
d) 7 horizontal rows are known as Periods.
27) The d-block elements are called as………elements
a) Transition b) Metalloid c) Normal d) Iner transition
28)The size of an atom is indicated by its……..
a) atomic number b) Atomic radius c) number of shells d) atomic
mass
29)___is the distance between the nucleus of the atom and its outermost shell.
a) Atomic radius b) Atomic diameter c) atomic mass d) atomic size
30)Atomic radius is expressed in the unit …..
a) nanometer b) picometer c) micrometer d) millimeter
31) The tendency of an element to form cation is the character of that element.
a) non metallic b) basic c) metallic d) acidic
32)………… is in liquid form in the halogen family.
a) Fluorine b) Chlorine c) Bromine d) Iodine
33) While going from top to bottom in a group the atomic radius………
a) increases b) decreases c) remains same d) No change occurs
34) The tendency of an element to form anion is the character of that element.
a) non metallic b) basic c) metallic d) acidic
35)The elements from the zero group are called…..
a) alkali metals b) alkaline earth metals c) halogen d) noble gases
36)Writing a chemical reaction in brief by using chemical formulae is called as…….
a) chemical change b) chemical symbol
c) chemical equation d) chemical reaction
37) When the positive charge on an ion increases or the negative charge on them decreases it is
called as…………..
a) reduction b) corrosion c) oxidation d) decomposition
38) The chemical reaction in which two or more products are formed from a singlereactant is
called____reaction.
a) decomposition b) combination
c) displacement d) double displacement
39) In the chemical equation the____are written on the left hand side .
a) products b) reactants c) element d) catalyst
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40) Aqueous solution of ZnSO4 is added into the aqueous solution of BaCl2 , this is theexample of ……reaction.
a) displacement b) double displacement c) redox d) reduction.
41)The unit of electrical power is ….
a) Volt b) Watt c) Joul d) Ampere
42) The ‘live’ and the ‘neutral’ wires have potential difference of ……a) 110 V b)
202V c) 201 V d) 220 V
43) In an electric bulb coil of____metal is used.
a) copper b) Tungsten c) aluminium d) iron
44) The electricity bill specifies the usage in ………..
a) kilowatt b) Joule c) Volt d) Unit
45) The frequency of AC is____Hz
a) 20Hz b) 50Hz c) 25Hz d)75Hz
46) These days when current in the circuit suddenly increases switches are used.
a) MCA b) MCC c) MCD d) MCB
47) A coil of an alloy is used in electric heater cooker as a resistor.
a) Stainless steel b) Nichrome c) Copper d) Bronze
48) The right hand thumb rule is also called ___ rule.
a) Newton’s law of motion b) Newland’s law of Octave
c) Mendeleev’s periodic law d) Maxwell’s cork- screw
49) ____is used for electrical measurements.
a) Thermometer b) Galvanometer c) Voltmeter d) Electric meter 50)Which of
the following scientist invented the rule of electromagnetic induction?
a) Newton b) Kepler c) Mendeleev d) Michael Faraday
51) Which of the following substance contracts on heating?
a)Lukewarm water b) Ice c) Iron d) Mercury
51) If pressure increases the melting point of a substance ………..
a) does not change b) decreases c) increases d) remains constant
52) The vapor content in the air is measured by ……….
a) relative humidity b) dew point c) absolute humidity d) none of these
54)Humid and dry nature of air depends on the………
a) amount of vapor in the air b) amount of vapor to make the air saturated
c) temperature of the air d) volume of the air
55) Vapors in air condenses to form……..
a) fog b) snowfall c) rainfall d) b and c
56) When the temperature of water decreases below 4 0C it’s volume…..
a) decreases b) increases c) remains same d) none of these
57) In a region with a cold climate the aquatic animals can survive at 40C, because……..
a) Ice floating on water is insulator
b) the heat from water cannot transfer to the atmosphere
c) anomalous behavior of water
d) all the above
58) From the options given below the specific heat of ___is maximum.
a) copper b) silver c) iron d) mercury
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59) Ice-ball is prepared from shredded ice again. This is the example of ……
a) melting b) condensation c) regelation d) freezing
60) The SI unit of specific heat is …………….
a) Kcal b) Cal c) Cal/g0c d) J/Kg0c
61) ___apparatus is used to study the anomalous behavior of water.
a) calorimeter b) Joule's apparatus c) Hope’s apparatus d) Thermos
flask
62) …………….heat is necessary to raise 1 Kg of water from 14.50 c to 15.50 C.
a) 4180 joule b)1 KJoul c) calorie d) 4180 calorie
a) refraction of light
b) dispersion of light
c) internal reflection of light
d)reflection of light
64) In the following diagram if ∠ i =40, then ∠ e = ?
a) 50 b) 40 c) 60 d) 90
65) A ray of light strikes the glass slab at an angle 400 with the surface of the slab. Thenthe
angle of incidence will be___ 0
a) 50 b) 40 c) 60 d) 90
66) We see the sun even after it goes below the horizon, because…..
a) refraction of light b) dispersion of light
c) partial reflection of light d)
reflection of light
67)…………this is the unit of refractive index.
a) cm b) m c) degree d) refractive index has no unit
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69) Lights of different colours are used ad signal for safety transport .From these thewavelength of red
light is………nm.
a) 400 b)500 c) 600 d) 700
70) If the refractive index of air with respect to glass is 2/3 .What is the refractive indexof glass with
respect to air ?
a) 2/3 b) 3/2 c) 1/3 d) ½
71) The process of separation of light into its component colors while passing througha medium is
called ……………….
a) reflection of light b) refraction of light
c) dispersion of light d) absorption of light
72) Light changes its direction when going from one transparent medium to another transparent
medium. This is called ………………
a) reflection of light b) refraction of light
c) dispersion of light d) absorption of light
73) A ray of light gets refracted while entering the lens.
a) once b)twice c) thrice d) doesn’t happen
74) The point inside the lens on the principal axis through which light rays pass withoutchanging their
path is called ………………
a) center of curvature b) optical center c) principal focus d) axiom point
75) Virtual image is formed if an object is placed …………..
a) at infinity b) at 2F1 c) at focus F1 d) between F1 and O
76) In the convex lens if an object is placed at 2F1, the image is formed at………
a) F1 b)2F2 c) beyond 2F1 d) On the same side of the lens as the object
77)All distances parallel to the principal axis are measured from the……
a) optical center b) centre of curvature c) principal focus d) infinity
78)A small hole of changing diameter at the centre if Iris is called ……..
a) optic nerves b) cornea c)optic disc d) pupil
79)For a normal human eye the near point is at………
a) 2.1cm b)2.5cm c)25cm d)5cm
80) The image formed by____lens is always virtual and small.
a) plane convex b) biconvex c) biconcave
d)bifocal
81)In a relaxed state , the focal length of healthy eyes is ……..
a) 2cm b) 2.5cm c) 25cm d) 5cm
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82) For a specific glass lens f=0.5 .This is the only Information given to the student. Which type of
lens is given to him and what is its power?
a) power 2D ; convex lens
b) power 1D ; concave lens
c) power -0.5; concave lens
d) power -0.25 D ; convex lens
83) In Myopia the human eye….
a) cannot see nearby objects distinctly b)cannot see distant objects clearly
c) cannot see nearby as well as distant objects clearly
d) can see nearby as well as distant objects clearly
84) Due to elongation of………….and increase in curvature of the eye lens, a personcannot
see distant objects clearly.
a) eyeball b) pupil c) eyelid d) cornea
85) In hypermetropia human eye ………..
a) can see distant objects clearly b) can see nearby objects distinctly
c) cannot see nearby as well as distant objects clearly
d) cant see nearby as well as distant objects clearly
86) Bifocal lens is required to correct______defect.
a) myopia b) hypermetropia c) presbyopia d) none of these
87) ____times larger images can be obtained by using a simple microscope.
a) 5 b) 10 c) 20 d) 60
88) is a combination of two convex lenses with small focal length.
a) simple microscope b) compound microscope
c) telescope d) none of these
89) Bronze is an alloy of…….
a) copper and tin b) copper and zinc c) copper and iron d) iron and nickel
90) _____ is an alloy made from iron, nickel and chromium.
a) brass b) bronze c) stainless steel d) amalgam e) None of above
91) ____is basic oxide .
a) CO2 b) K2O c) SO2 d) Al2O3
92) In electrolytic reduction of alumina is used as a cathode.
a) sulphur b) graphite c) platinum d) aluminium
93) Iron is…….
a) more reactive than zinc b) more reactive than aluminium
c) less reactive than copper d) less reactive than aluminium
94) If Cu, Fe, Zn, Al elements are arranged in increasing order of their reactivityThen the
correct order would be which of the following?
a) Cu, Fe, Zn, Al b) Al, Cu, Fe, Zn c) Zn, Al, Cu, Fe d) Fe, Zn, Al, Cu
95) Which of the following method is used to prevent the accumulation of greenishlayer on
brass due to corrosion
a) electroplating b) anodization c) tinning d) alloying
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Dioptre
Convex lens
Object is At Focus
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Que 1 B) II. Find odd one out and give its explanation
1. F , K , Cl , I
2. Lithium, Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium
3. Beryllium, Helium, Neon, Argon
4. Gallium, Scandium, Germanium, Calcium
5. Boron, Arsenic, Germanium, Gallium
6. Dobereiner, Newland, Mendeleev, Moseley
7. Fluorine, Boron, Bromine, Chlorine
8. Carbon, Calcium, Oxygen, Neon
9. Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Beryllium
10. Beryllium, Magnesium, Carbon, Oxygen
11. Voltmeter, Ammeter, Galvanometer, Electric motor
12. Loud speaker, Magnet, Microphone, Electric motor
13. Fuse wire, bad conductor, Rubber gloves, Generator
14. Tungsten, Nichrome, Aluminium, Iron
15. Boiler, Electric stove, Electric bulb, Electric bell
16. Temperature, Conduction, Convection, Radiation
17. Cal/g, cal/g°C, Kcal/Kg°C, erg/g°C
18. Joule, erg, Calorie, Newton
19. Rainbow, Earthquake, Sunset, Sunrise
20. Focal length, Radius of curvature, Image distance, Size of Image 21.
Simple Microscope, Compound microscope, Telescope, Prism
22. Eye lens, Retina, Cerebellum, cornea
23. Object distance, Image distance, focal length, principal axis
24. Eye piece, Magnifier, Kaleidoscope, Telescope
25. Sodium, Potassium, Silver, Sulphur
26. Boron, Chlorine, Bromine, Fluorine
27. Copper, Iron, Mercury, Brass
28. Brass, Bronze, Phosphorous, Steel
29. Tinning, Alloying, Anodization, Froth floatation
30. Zinc coating, Tinning, Electroplating, Calcination
31. Na, K, Cu, Li
32. Ethylene, Styrene, Propylene, Teflon
33. Butane, Methane, Benzene, Ozone
34. CH4 , C2H6 , C5H12 , CaCO3
35. C2H2 , C3H8 , C2H6 , CH4
36. C2H4 , C4H10 , C3H8 , CH4
37. Sputnik, Moon, Swayam, Chandrayaan
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4. Write the molecular formula of the oxide of any one of the elements
in Mendeleev’s periodic table.
Ans – Na2O (Sodium oxide )
5. Write the name of noble gas having 2 electrons in its valence shell.
Ans - Helium
17. How much Volts potential difference between live and neutral
wires?
Ans – 220V
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18. What is used to turn off the sudden increase in current in the
electrical circuit of the house nowadays?
Ans – Fuse or MCB
19. Write two devices based on the heating effect of electric current.
Ans - Electric Iron, Electric Heater
1.Direction Of Current
1. Motion of conductor
2.Dierection of Magnetic field
3. Induced current
29. What does the existence of drops of water on the leaves of a tree
in the morning indicate?
Ans – Formation of dew i.e. Dew point temperature
Ans – fig. A
22. The ability of lens to adjust the focal length as per need is –
23. The defect of eye occurring due to ageing –
24. The fleshy screen behind cornea –
25. The screen with light sensitive cells in human eye –
26. The sensation on the retina persists for a while is –
27. persons which are unable to distinguish between different
colours -
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28. The imaginary line passing through two optical centers of lens -
29. The molecular formula of main ore of aluminium –
30. The ore is produced by using –
31. Non metals which are good conductors –
32. The reagent which dissolves noble metals
33. Metals which are amphoteric in nature –
34. An alloy of copper and zinc –
35. Two highly reactive metals –
36. Strongly heating carbonate ores in insufficient air –
37. Extraction of aluminum from alumina
38. Method used to prevent corrosion of copper –
1. Lithium
2. Helium
3. Alkali Metals
4. Fluorine
5. Argon
6. Bromine
7. Noble gases
8. A. Lithium , B. Beryllium
9. Fluorine
10. Caesium
11. Hydrogen
12. Alkaline earth metals
13. Carbon and water
14. Melting Point
15. Specific latent heat of vaporization
16. Regelation
17. Hope’s apparatus
18. Calorimeter
19. Focal length
20. Optic nerve
21. Convex lens
22. Power of accommodation
23. Presbyopia
24. Iris
25. Retina
26. Persistence of vision
27. Colour blind
28. Principal axis
29. Al2 O3 . H2 O
30. Minerals
31. Graphite
32. Aqua regia
33. Aluminium.
34. Brass
35. Sodium, Potassium
36. Calcination
37. Electrolytic reduction of alumina
38. Tinning/ Anodization
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13. The modern periodic table shows the molecular values of the
elements in each frame.
Ans - Wrong
15. To the left of the serpentine line in the periodic table are the metal
elements.
Ans - Right
18. Moving from left to right, the size of the atom decreases.
Ans - Wrong
20. The elements lithium and beryllium are in the same cycle because
their compounds are similar.
Ans - Wrong
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23. The number of shells decreases as the calculation goes down from
top to bottom.
Ans - Wrong
24. The metal properties of the element decrease as the spiral moves
from left to right.
Ans - Right
29. If edible oil is kept well for a long time, it will get sour.
Ans – Right
32. Increasing the current passing through the wire decreases the
magnetic field intensity.
Ans - Wrong
36. The dew point temperature does not depend on the amount of
vapor in the air.
Ans - Wrong
47. The incident rays and refracting rays are on opposite sides of the
column.
Ans - Right
51. The image of the object in the human eye is formed on the cross
screen.
53. If the incident ray is parallel to the main axis, then the refracted
ray passes through the main navel.
55. The power of the magnifying glass depends on the distance of the
magnifying glass.
Ans - Wrong
56. The lens of the eye is flattened when looking at nearby objects.
Ans - Wrong
57. For a healthy human eye the distant point is infinite distance.
Ans - Right
58. Vision defects increase the distance between the lens of the eye
and the retina of the eye. There are defects in myopia.
Ans - Right
59. The virtual shape of the object seen by the eye depends on the
angle held by the object with the eye.
Ans - Right
75. Two carbon atoms can always form one or two covalent bonds.
Ans - Wrong
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80. There are different common molecules for all members of the
homologous range.
82. Substances that can give oxygen to other substances are called
particulate matter.
Ans - Wrong
87. The speed of liberation on the moon is less than the speed of
liberation on earth.
Ans - Right
88. India is the first country to discover the existence of water on the
moon.
Ans - Right
1. Group
Ans – Vertical Columns in modern periodic table are called as
group. There are 18 groups in modern periodic table
2. Period
Ans – Horizontal rows in modern periodic table are called as
periods. There are 7 periods in modern periodic table
3. Atomic radius
Ans – Distance from center of an atom ( nucleus ) to outermost
valence shell is called atomic radius.
4. Electro positivity
Ans – Ability of an element to lose electron and form cation.
Mostly metals are electropositive
5. Electronegativity
Ans – Ability of an element to gain electron and form anion.
Mostly non-metals are electronegative.
6. Balanced equations
Ans - The chemical equation in which the number of atoms of
different elements are equal in reactant side (L.H.S.) and product
side (R.H.S.) is called a balanced chemical equation.
7. Endothermic reaction
Ans- A reaction in which heat is either absorbed from the
surrounding or has to be supplied continuously from outside is
called as endothermic reaction.
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8. Critical angle
Ans - The angle of incidence for which the angle of refraction is
90° is called as critical angle.
19.Aklane
Ans- Alkanes are chemical compounds that consist of carbon
and hydrogen atoms, so they are also called hydrocarbons, the
chemical structure of alkanes only consists of single covalent
bonds. As they contain only single bonds, and because of that
each carbon atom is saturated with hydrogen atoms. Alkanes
are, therefore referred to as saturated hydrocarbons.
20. Alkene
Ans –
1. The hydrocarbons which contain carbon to carbon double
bonds (C = C) are called alkenes.
21. Alkyne
Ans –
1. The hydrocarbons which contain carbon to carbon triple
bonds (C C) are called alkynes.
2. Their general formula is CnH2n-2
3. e.g. ethyne
1. Carbon aberrations
62) Biotechnology integrated the toxin which is fatal for ______, was produced in
leaves and bolls of cotton.
A. bollworm B. caterpillar C. sparrow D. frog
63) Cell _______ starts from 14th day of conception.
A. growth. B. differentiation C. development D. division
64) The Government of India has encouraged _____ for improving the
productivity by launching the program NKM-16.
A. aquaculture. B. poultry C. piggery D. apiculture
65) _____ are present in the umbilical cord by which the foetus is joined to the
uterus of the mother.
A. stem cells B. muscle cells C. neuron cells D. bone cells
66) For the purpose of preservation stem cell samples are kept in -------.
A. liquid oxygen B. hydrogen C. liquid chlorine D. liquid nitrogen
67) Phenylketonuria arises due to genetic changes in ______ cells.
A. liver B. intestine C. pancreas D. heart
68) ________ organism is used as biofertilizers.
A. Thiobacillus B. Nostoc C. Saccharomyces D. Ischeria
69) Alcohol consumption mainly affects the ______ system.
A. nervous B. excretory C. respiratory D. digestive
70) Laughter club is a remedy to drive away _______.
A. addictions B. stress C. lethargy D. epidemics
71) _______ helps to improve concentration in the studies.
A. hobbies B. sports C. meditation. D. eatables
72) _______influence is stronger in case of adolescents.
A. Teachers. B. Fathers C. Relatives. D. Peer group
73) Our _______ has been changed to some extent in the age of technology.
A. lifestyle B. habit C. circumstance D. passion
74) Hobbies like _______ pet animals help to create a positive mindset.
A. feeding B. transferring C. rearing D. looking
75) Continuous consumption of ______ substances causes carcinogenic especially
on the mouth and lung.
A .hot B. sweet C. spicy D. tobacco like
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Ans : Mutation
12) Power available from solar cells : DC :: power require to run domestic
equipment : AC
13) Thermal power generation : Air pollution :: Atomic power generation :
Radiation pollution
14) Tapeworm: Phylum Platyhelminthes :: Intestinal worms : Phylum
Aschelminthes
15) Mammals : Breathing through lungs :: Pisces : Breathing through gills
16) Flat worms : Bisexual :: Round worms : Unisexual
17) Porifera : Asymmetrical :: Cnidaria : Radially symmetrical
18) Arthropoda : Largest phylum :: Mollusca: second largest phylum
19) Lactobacillus :Yoghurt : : Baker’s yeast: bread
20) Saccharomyces cerevisiae : Ethanol : : Aspergillus oryzae : soya sauce
21) Lactic acid: To impart acidity : : Beta carotene: edible colour
22) Gaseous fuel : Coal gas : : Solid fuel : Coal
23) White revolution :Increase in Milk production : : Blue revolution : Increase in
production of aquatic organisms
24) White revolution : Milk production : : Blue revolution : Aquatic organisms
25) Apiculture : Honey bees : : Cultivation of medicinal plants : Ayurveda
26) Substances leading to addiction : Drugs : : Substances leading to cancer :
tobacco containing substances
27) Control on tobacco consumption : TATA trust : : Empowering children in slum
area : Salaam Mumbai foundation
27. Antibiotics cannot be obtained from a variety of bacteria and fungi. - False
28. Non-genetic technology involves mutations in cell genes. - False
29. Earlier insulin was being collected from the pancreas of horses. - True
30. Various essential elements like N, P, K are made available to crop by
earthworms and fungi. - True
31. We don't have any tradition of curing disease with the help of natural
resources. - False
32. Malaria is caused due to genetic disorder taking place in liver cells. - False
33. Pseudomonas bacteria can separate the hydrocarbon and oil pollutants from
soil and water. - True
34. A gene isolated from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis and is integrated
with the genome of cotton. - True
35. High class of varieties of crops have been developed through the techniques
of organ transplantation. - False
36. Genetically modified crops have low resistance for disease. - False
37. Vaccines produced with the help of biotechnology do not remain active for a
longer duration. - False
38. Children who watch cartoon films may imitate the characters of those films. -
True
39. Tobacco chewing does not cause a carcinogenic effect on mouth and lungs. -
False
40. Stress increases due to more laughing. - False
2. column A column B
1) Polluting energy a) smoke particles
2) Environment friendly energy b) thermal energy
c) wind energy
4. A B
1. Aspartame a. anaerobic respiration
2. Fermentation b. microbial restrictor
3. Niacin c. Vanillin
4. Essence d. Sweetener
5. A B
Baker’s yeast Probiotics
Sauerkraut Bread
Ligases Antibiotics
Penicillin Microbial enzyme
14) DNA fingerprint - DNA sequence of each person is unique as that of the
fingerprints. Due to this, identity of any person can be established with the help
of its available DNA. This is called as DNA fingerprinting.
15) Genetic treatment - Gene therapy is an experimental technique that
uses genes to treat or prevent disease.
16) Diversity - Biodiversity is the richness of living organisms in nature due to
presence of varieties of organisms, ecosystems and genetic variations within a
species
17) Social health - Social health can be defined as the ability of a person to establish
good relations with other person.
18) First aid - First aid is emergency care or treatment given to a sick or injured
person until proper medical treatment is available.
11) How can plants and animals save themselves from extinction?
Ans : Plants and animals save themselves from extinction by reproducing.
12) Name the three types of asexual reproduction in unicellular
organisms.
Ans : Binary fission, multiple fission and budding are the three types of
asexual reproduction seen in unicellular organisms.
13) Write the functions of-.
i) Ovary – Ovary is responsible for the development and release of
ovum as well as production of estrogen and progesterone hormones.
ii) Sepals – Sepals are green in colour and perform photosynthesis as
well as protect the inner essential whorls.
iii) Penis – Penis is responsible for ejaculation of semen into the vagina.
iv) Seminal vesicle – They release their secretions into the ejaculatory
duct which leads to formation of semen.
14) What does ecosystem mean?
Ans : The Ecosystem is formed by the biotic and abiotic factors and their
interactions with each other.
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26) In fuels coal and natural gas which one is eco friendly ? why?
Ans : Since the natural gas does not contain sulphur, burning of natural gas results in
less pollution. Thus natural gas is more eco friendly.
27) State the importance of inverters.
Ans : The DC power obtained from solar cells is converted to AC power using an
electronic device called inverter.
28) Why are control rods used in nuclear reactors ?
Ans : Control rods are used to control the rate of nuclear fission reaction.
29) What is green energy ? Which energy source can be called a green energy
source?
Ans : Energy generated without causing environmental problems is called as green
energy. Sources such as water, wind, sunlight and biofuels can be called as green
energy source.
30) Explain: Fossil energy is not an example of green energy.
Ans : Burning of fossil fuels like coal, and natural gas leads to emission of certain
gases and soot particles. This results in air pollution. Therefore…..
31) Which animal has three pairs of legs ?
Ans : Cockroach has three pairs of legs.
32) In how many parts is the body of Hemichordates divided ?
Ans : Body of hemichordates is divided into three parts viz. proboscis, collar and
trunk.
33) Write any one cold blooded animal you know.
Ans : Snake
34) Spongila bears numerous pores on their body .What are those pores called?
Ans : These pores are called as Ostia.
35) What are the animals having vertebral columns in their body called as ?
Ans : Animals having vertebral columns are called as vertebrates.
36) The body of the animal in which phylum is radially symmetrical and
diploblastic?
Ans : The body of animal in phylum cnidaria is radially symmetrical and
diploblastic.
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41) What are the locomotory organs of the animal given in the picture ?
Ans : The locomotory organs of starfish are tube feet.