FST-01

ASSIGNMENT BOOKLET

Foundation Course
in
Science and Technology
Bachelor’s Degree Programme
(BDP)
(Valid from January 01, 2010 to December 31, 2010)

School of Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi
2008
(For January 2010 Cycle)
 Dear Student,

We hope, you are familiar with the system of evaluation to be followed for the Bachelor's Degree
Programme. At this stage you may probably like to re-read the section on assignments in the Programme
Guide that was sent to you after your enrolment. A weightage of 30 percent, as you are aware, has been
earmarked for continuous evaluation, which would consist of one tutor-marked assignment for this
course. This assignment is based on all Blocks of this course i.e. Block 1-8.

Instructions for Formatting Your Assignments

Before attempting the assignments, please read the following instructions carefully.

1 On top of the first page of your answer sheet, please write the details exactly in the following format:

ENROLMENT NO: …………………...

ADDRESS: …………………...
……………………………
COURSE CODE : ……………………………….
COURSE TITLE : ………………………………..

ASSIGNMENT NO : ………………………………...

STUDY CENTRE : ……………………………..… DATE: …………………...

PLEASE FOLLOW THE ABOVE FORMAT STRICTLY TO FACILITATE EVALUATION

2 Use only foolscap size writing paper (but not of very thin variety) for writing your answers.
3 Leave 4 cm margin on the left, top and bottom of your answer sheet.
4 Your answers should be precise.
5 While writing answers, clearly indicate the Question No. and part of the question being solved.
6 Please note that:
(i) This assignment is valid from January 01, 2010 to December 31, 2010.
(ii) However, the response to this assignment is to be submitted to the Study Centre Coordinator within
eight weeks of the receipt of this booklet in order to get the feedback and comments on the evaluated
assignment, and
(iii) However, in any case, you have to submit the assignment response before appearing in the term end
examination.
7 We strongly suggest that you should retain a copy of your assignment responses.

Wishing you all good luck.

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 TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

Course Code: FST-01

Answer all questions.

1. a) Explain with the help of suitable examples that science in modern times is a collective
and organised activity. (5)
b) Describe the advances in the areas of chemistry, botany and zoology in India during
Iron Age. (5)

2. a) Briefly discuss the impediments to the growth of science in medieval India. (5)

(5)
b) List the different operations that make up method of sciences. With the help of an
example, explain these operations. (5)

3. a) Draw a labelled diagram of electro-magnetic spectrum showing the wavelength of all

(5)
b) Describe the features of satellite moon gathered till date by the scientists. (5)

(5)

4. a) Describe Miller’s experiment. How this experiment is supported the chemical

5. a) With the help of a labelled diagram explain the energy flow through an ecosystem. (5)
b) Discuss the impact of increasing population on environment. (5)

6. a) With the help of suitable examples explain why renewable resources should be
preferred over non-renewable resources. (5)
b) Discuss the ways to use, plan and manage the land resource. (5)

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7. a) Giving examples, explain how are livestock a resources for us? (5)

b) How can saline and alkaline soils be reclaimed? (5)

8. a) Explain why vitamins are essential for us. (5)

b) How does our body fight with the invading germs? (5)

9. a) With the help of an example explain that hormones work in close coordination with
our nervous system. (5)

b) Discuss the role of communications in economic development of a society. (5)

10. Write the applications of the following. (10)

a) Semiconductors
b) Computers
c) Enzymes
d) Laser.