Match the following pairs with reference to common air pollutants and its effect/impact on plants and animals:
Pollutant | Associated Effect |
1. Sulphur dioxide | A. Aging in plants. |
2. Oxides of nitrogen | B. Reduces oxygen carrying capacity of blood. |
3. Hydrocarbons | C. Red haze in the traffic. |
4. Carbon monoxide | D. Stiffness of flower buds. |
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Consider the following statements:
1. Small intestine is the longest part of the human alimentary canal.
2. Carnivores have a longer small intestine than herbivores.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Read the following statements carefully in the context of ‘particulate pollutants’?
1. Smoke particulates consist of gaseous or mixture of gaseous and liquid particles formed during combustion of organic matter.
2. Dust is composed of fine solid particles produced during crushing, grinding and attribution of solid materials.
3. Mists are produced by particles of spray liquids and by condensation of vapours in air.
4. Fumes are generally obtained by the condensation of vapours during sublimation, and boiling.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Read the following statements carefully and select the correct answer from codes given below:
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?
Read the following statements carefully and select the correct answer from the code given below:
1. Dugong (Dugong dugon) is an herbivorous mammal.
2. Dugongs are listed as Critically endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
3. Recently, an announcement was made by Tamil Nadu State government for the set-up of Dugong conservation reserve.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. Exchange of gases in plants occurs not only across the surface of leaves but also across the surface of stems and roots.
2. Plant close its pores known as the Stomata, when they do not need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
3. Guard cells present in plants are responsible for controlling the movement of water in them.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match the following pairs with reference to different types of ‘Phyla’ with their most distinctive features:
PHYLA | MOST DISTINCTIVE FEATURE |
1. Ctenophora | A. Body segmentation like rings. |
2. Platyhelminthes | B. Comb plates for locomotion. |
3. Annelida | C. Presence of jointed appendages. |
4. Arthropoda | D. Flat body, suckers |
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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?
In the context of ‘immunity’ in human body, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Skin on our body is an example of innate immunity.
2. Acquired immunity is characterised by memory.
3. Injecting the microbes deliberately during immunisation induce passive immunity.
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According to Archimedes’ principle - When a body is immersed fully or partially in a fluid, it experiences an upward force that is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by it. Which among the following are based on the application of this principle?
1. Ships
2. Lactometer
3. Thermometer
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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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