Q.1 |
Identify the process shown below. |
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Fission |
b) | Fertilisation |
c) | Conjugation |
d) | Ovulation |
Q.2 |
Which of the following statement is/are correct? Statement 1: Cholera is caused by protozoa. Statement 2: Malaria is caused by protozoa. |
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Statement 1 is correct |
b) | Statement 2 is correct |
c) | Both the statements are correct |
d) | Both the statements are ijncorrect |
Q.3 |
Identify the fibres, P, Q and R using the given hints. P. It does not get wrinkled easily, remains crisp and is easy to wash. Q. It was the first fully synthetic fibre. R. Although it is obtained from a natural source, yet it is a man-made fibre. (NSO 2013) |
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P - Rayon, Q - Polythene, R - Terylene |
b) | P - Polyester, Q - Nylon, R - Rayon |
c) | P - Nylon, Q - Polythene, R - Bakelite |
d) | P - Melamine, Q - Nylon, R - Polyester |
Q.4 |
Which of the following is NOT true of the process of reproduction? |
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Unicellular organisms cannot reproduce. |
b) | Reproduction is the process of producing young animals or plants. |
c) | Reproduction is one of the life processes of living things. |
d) | Reproduction is of two types, sexual and asexual reproduction. |
Q.5 |
Which of the following is the industrial applications of the chemical effects of electric current?
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Electroplating only |
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b) | Galvanising only |
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c) | Anodising only |
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d) | Electroplating, Galvanising and Anodising |
Q.6 |
What is the main cause of the pollution of water in India? (i) Discharge of untreated sewage (ii) Bathing (iii) Discharge of industrial waste |
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Only (i) |
b) | Only (ii) and (iii) |
c) | Only (i) and (iii) |
d) | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
Q.7 |
What process takes place when yeast is added to grape juice and left for a week?
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Decomposition |
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b) | Fermentation |
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c) | Distillation |
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d) | Oxidation |
Q.8 |
Which of the following cannot be charged easily by friction?
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A plastic scale and copper rod |
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b) | An inflated balloon |
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c) | A woollen cloth |
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d) | A copper rod |
Q.9 |
A force is applied on an object in the direction of its motion. What is the effect of force on the object? |
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The speed of the object will increase. |
b) | The speed of the object will decrease. |
c) | The speed of the object will remain unchanged. |
d) | The object comes to rest. |
Q.10 |
In cities, water from an overhead tank is supplied to houses using the principle of: (i) difference in pressure (ii) gravitational force (iii) decrease of friction in pipes |
a) |
Only (i) |
b) | Only (i) and (ii) |
c) | Only (ii) and (iii) |
d) | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
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Answers to Sample Questions from Olympiad Success:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : a | Q.5 : d | Q.6 : c | Q.7 : b | Q.8 : d | Q.9 : a | Q.10 : b