The presence of certain minerals is essential in water, however, if found in excess they can be harmful to our body. In this context, which of the following statements are correct?
1. Deficiency of fluoride in drinking water causes diseases such as tooth decay.
2. Excessive sulphate in drinking water causes laxative effect.
3. Excess lead in drinking water can cause disease such as ‘blue baby’ syndrome.
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1. Working of electric motors involves the electric effect of electric current.
2. Working of electric generators involves the magnetic effect of moving magnets.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
In context of cells in the human body, consider the following statements:
1. The shape and size of cells are related to the specific function they perform.
2. A cell is able to live and perform all its functions because of its components known as organelles.
3. All cells present in human body have the same organelles.
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When light enter the human eye, it passes through the different parts of the eye. In this context arrange the following in the correct sequence:
Which of the following diseases and their causative agents is NOT correctly matched?
Disease | Causative Agent |
1. Ringworms | Fungi |
2. Amoebiasis | Protozoan |
3. Plague | Bacterium |
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Consider the following statements:
1. Cold-blooded animals do not have the capacity to regulate their body temperature.
2. Amphibians are cold-blooded animals and reptiles are warm-blooded animals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. The direction of current is taken opposite to the direction of flow of electrons.
2. Resistance is a property of a conductor that generates heat in the electrical circuit.
3. The SI unit of electric current is Amperes.
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Vaccines are now available for preventing a whole range of infectious diseases. Which among the following infectious diseases are preventable by the use of vaccine?
1. Polio
2. Measles
3. Whooping cough
4. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
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Consider the following statements about ‘Acid Rain’:
1. Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen are major contributors to acid rain.
2. Acid rain is good for agriculture as it provides nitrogen for the growth of plants.
3. When acid rain flows into the river, it increases the pH level of river water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Typhoid fever in human beings is caused by a virus.
2. Plasmodium is a tiny protozoan responsible for causing malaria.
3. Plasmodium enters the human body through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquito.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the Animal Kingdom, which of the following groups of organisms shows the highest level of cellular organisation?
1. Annelids
2. Sponges
3. Coelenterates
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