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18, Assertion (A) : Offsprings produced by asexual reproduction are
genetically similar to the parents.
Reason (R) : Asexual reproduction invelves single parent.
19, Assertion (A) : Red light signals are used to stop the vohielos on the road.
Reason (R) : Red coloured light is seattered the most 60 as to be visible
from a large distance,
20, Assertion (A) : The waste we generate daily may be biodegradable or
pon-biodegradable
Reason (R) : The waste generated, ifnot disposed off properly may cause
serious environmental problems.
SECTION-B
Question Nos. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions. ach
question carries 2 marks.
21. When magnesium ribbon is but in air, an ash of white colour is
produced. Write chemical equation for the reaction giving the chi
rname of the ash produced. State the type of chemical reaction giving
justification for your answer.
22, Where are auxins synthesized ? How do they promote phototropism ?
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16. Consider the following statements about ozone 1
(@) Ozone is poisonous gas.
() Ozone shiclds tho earth’s surface from tho infrared radiation from
the sun.
(© Ozone is a product of UV radiations acting on oxygen molecule,
(@) At the lower level of the earth's atmosphere, ozone performs most
‘ssential function.
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. Nos. 17 to 20 consists of two statements ~ Assertion (A) and Reason (R),
answer thes
questions selecting the appropriate option given below
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) isthe correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) isnot correct explanation of (A).
(© Adis teue, but is false.
©) Ais false, but (Ris true
17. Assertion (A): A piece of Zine metal gets reddish brown coating when,
kept in copper sulphate solution for some time. 1
Reason (R) : Copper is more reactive metal than Zine.
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deeify the foe chain in which the organisms of the second trophic level
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(@) Grass, goat, lion
(©) Zooplankion, Phytoplankton, small ish, larg fish
(©) Tiger, grass, snake, frog
(4) Grasshopper, grass, snake, fog. eagle
16 In which of the following organisms, muiple fission is @ means of
‘sexual reproduction? 1
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(©) Leishmania Nl
(©) Paramoecium
(©) Plsmodium
For Q. Nos. 17 10 20, wo statements are given ~ One labelled as Assertion (A) and
‘the otber labled 3s Reason (R). Select the corest answer o these questions from the
‘ods (a) (b), 6) and (das given below
(@) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the comet
‘explanation ofthe Assertion (A),
(©) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are tru, but Reason (R) is not the
‘correct explanation ofthe Assertion (A),
(©) Assertion (A) is rue, but Reason (R) is fae
(@)_ Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is tue.
1 Assertion (A): Hydrogen gas is no evolved when zine reals with nitric
seid
Reason (R) Nitric aid oxidise the hydrogen gas produced to water
and ite gets educed, 1
18, Assertion (A): Accumlation of harmful chemicals i maximum in the
‘organisms at the highest trophic level ofa food chain
Reason (R) +
Hannful chemicals are sprayed on the crops to protect
them from diseases and pests. 1
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19. Assertion (A) The rte of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster
than in eesti organisa,
Reason (R): The amount of oxygen dissolved in water is very high as
compared tthe amount of oxygen in ale 1
20, Assertion (A): The rainbow isa natural spectrum of sunlight in the sky
Reason (R): Rainbow is formed in the sky when the sun is overhead
and water droplets are also present i i. 1
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[Name the type of chemical resstion in which calelum oxide
water, Justily your answer by giving balanced chemical equation for the
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22, State one role of cach of the fllosing in human digestive system 2
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(iv) Lipase
23, (A) How is the movement of eaves ofa sensitive plant different from the