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What is released into the atmosphere when certain materials burn?
What is released into the atmosphere when certain materials burn?
The three Rs that will help us to conserve natural resources for long-term use are:
The three Rs that will help us to conserve natural resources for long-term use are:
Which of these is an example of sustainable development?
Which of these is an example of sustainable development?
Which of the following is not a natural resource?
Which of the following is not a natural resource?
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In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented in India?
In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act implemented in India?
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Who prepared the Ganga Action Plan?
Who prepared the Ganga Action Plan?
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At which of the following places are royal Bengal tigers found?
At which of the following places are royal Bengal tigers found?
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In which of the following states does the Ganga originate?
In which of the following states does the Ganga originate?
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How can the construction of a water harvesting system help a region?
How can the construction of a water harvesting system help a region?
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Which of the following is not a natural resource?
Which of the following is not a natural resource?
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Which one of the following is the Biosphere Reserve of India?
Which one of the following is the Biosphere Reserve of India?
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When was the Ganga Action Plan launched?
When was the Ganga Action Plan launched?
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The pH range most conducive for the life of freshwater plants and animals is:
The pH range most conducive for the life of freshwater plants and animals is:
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Tropical rainforests grow well in areas receiving rainfall:
Tropical rainforests grow well in areas receiving rainfall:
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Electrolysis of water is an example of:
Electrolysis of water is an example of:
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In which of the following reactions, there is an exchange of ions between the reactants?
In which of the following reactions, there is an exchange of ions between the reactants?
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Burning of natural gas is an example of:
Burning of natural gas is an example of:
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What are the substances that are oxidised and reduced in the reaction ZnO + C → Zn + CO?
What are the substances that are oxidised and reduced in the reaction ZnO + C → Zn + CO?
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The reaction between quicklime and water is an example of:
The reaction between quicklime and water is an example of:
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Thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate gives:
Thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate gives:
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Which one is not formed in the thermal decomposition of lead nitrate?
Which one is not formed in the thermal decomposition of lead nitrate?
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The colour of white silver chloride after placing it in sunlight for some time will be:
The colour of white silver chloride after placing it in sunlight for some time will be:
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a chemical reaction?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a chemical reaction?
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Human body works efficiently within the pH range:
Human body works efficiently within the pH range:
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Our tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is:
Our tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is:
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Which of the following acid is secreted when nettle leaves sting?
Which of the following acid is secreted when nettle leaves sting?
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What is the nature of sodium chloride salt?
What is the nature of sodium chloride salt?
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What is the nature of the salt produced by the reaction between a strong and a weak base?
What is the nature of the salt produced by the reaction between a strong and a weak base?
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What is the nature of the salt produced by the reaction between a weak acid and a strong base?
What is the nature of the salt produced by the reaction between a weak acid and a strong base?
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Which of the following non-metallic oxides is neutral in nature?
Which of the following non-metallic oxides is neutral in nature?
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Which of the following non-metallic oxides is neutral in nature?
Which of the following non-metallic oxides is neutral in nature?
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What is the ratio of concentrated HNO3 to concentrated HCl in aqua regia?
What is the ratio of concentrated HNO3 to concentrated HCl in aqua regia?
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How many bonds can one carbon atom form in a compound with the electronic configuration of 2, 4?
How many bonds can one carbon atom form in a compound with the electronic configuration of 2, 4?
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What is the likely product represented by 'X' in the reaction CH4 + Cl2 → X?
What is the likely product represented by 'X' in the reaction CH4 + Cl2 → X?
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Which functional group is present in the carbon compound represented in the following image?
Which functional group is present in the carbon compound represented in the following image?
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What name should a carbon compound containing two atoms of carbon bear?
What name should a carbon compound containing two atoms of carbon bear?
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How does chlorine react to a hydrocarbon compound in the presence of sunlight?
How does chlorine react to a hydrocarbon compound in the presence of sunlight?
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Which chemical compound represents a diluted form of ethanoic acid?
Which chemical compound represents a diluted form of ethanoic acid?
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What is the molecular formula of cyclobutane?
What is the molecular formula of cyclobutane?
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How does a soap molecule interact with oil?
How does a soap molecule interact with oil?
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Why do methane, ethane, and propane form a homologous series?
Why do methane, ethane, and propane form a homologous series?
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Which of the following belongs to a homologous series of alkynes?
Which of the following belongs to a homologous series of alkynes?
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Choose the correct statement regarding the ethene molecule.
Choose the correct statement regarding the ethene molecule.
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What is a property of ionic compounds?
What is a property of ionic compounds?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fullerenes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fullerenes?
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How many single bonds are present in methane?
How many single bonds are present in methane?
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A hydrocarbon should have a minimum of _____ carbon atoms to show isomerism.
A hydrocarbon should have a minimum of _____ carbon atoms to show isomerism.
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Which of the following forms the basis of the modern periodic table?
Which of the following forms the basis of the modern periodic table?
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Which of the following is the most reactive element of group 17?
Which of the following is the most reactive element of group 17?
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What is the correct order of the atomic radii of the elements oxygen, fluorine, and nitrogen?
What is the correct order of the atomic radii of the elements oxygen, fluorine, and nitrogen?
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Element X forms a chloride with the formula XCl2, which is solid with a high melting point. X would most likely be in the same group as:
Element X forms a chloride with the formula XCl2, which is solid with a high melting point. X would most likely be in the same group as:
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What happens to the electropositive character of elements on moving from left to right in a periodic table?
What happens to the electropositive character of elements on moving from left to right in a periodic table?
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What is the other name for group 18th elements?
What is the other name for group 18th elements?
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Which group elements are called transition metals?
Which group elements are called transition metals?
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The electronic configuration of an element M is 2, 8, 4. In the modern periodic table, the element M is placed in:
The electronic configuration of an element M is 2, 8, 4. In the modern periodic table, the element M is placed in:
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Which of the following elements has 2 shells, and both are completely filled?
Which of the following elements has 2 shells, and both are completely filled?
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Which option describes the achievements of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table?
Which option describes the achievements of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table?
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As one goes from sodium to argon, how does the atomic radius of elements in the third period change?
As one goes from sodium to argon, how does the atomic radius of elements in the third period change?
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Boron is a non-metal and is placed under group 13 and period 2. How can boron form bonds with other elements?
Boron is a non-metal and is placed under group 13 and period 2. How can boron form bonds with other elements?
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The current induced in the coil will change its direction continuously?
The current induced in the coil will change its direction continuously?
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Electronegativity is defined as the ability of an element to form bonds by gaining electrons. How does electronegativity vary across the periods?
Electronegativity is defined as the ability of an element to form bonds by gaining electrons. How does electronegativity vary across the periods?
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What is the order of the metallic character down the group?
What is the order of the metallic character down the group?
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A soft iron bar is introduced inside a current-carrying solenoid. The magnetic field inside a solenoid will?
A soft iron bar is introduced inside a current-carrying solenoid. The magnetic field inside a solenoid will?
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What is the trend of valency along the periods in the modern periodic table?
What is the trend of valency along the periods in the modern periodic table?
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As the speed of the coil in the motor increases, there is a reduction in the current flowing through it. This assertion is?
As the speed of the coil in the motor increases, there is a reduction in the current flowing through it. This assertion is?
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In amoeba, food is digested in the:
In amoeba, food is digested in the:
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Which of the following correctly describes the magnetic field near a long straight wire?
Which of the following correctly describes the magnetic field near a long straight wire?
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Among the following statements regarding the solenoid, which one is incorrect?
Among the following statements regarding the solenoid, which one is incorrect?
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In which of the following groups of organisms are food materials broken down outside the body and absorbed?
In which of the following groups of organisms are food materials broken down outside the body and absorbed?
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What is the contraction and expansion movement of the walls of the food pipe called?
What is the contraction and expansion movement of the walls of the food pipe called?
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Why are appliances with metal bodies generally connected to the earthing wire?
Why are appliances with metal bodies generally connected to the earthing wire?
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Which process explains the energy extraction from a sea wave?
Which process explains the energy extraction from a sea wave?
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What are the products obtained by anaerobic respiration in plants?
What are the products obtained by anaerobic respiration in plants?
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Why is wind energy considered a conventional source of energy?
Why is wind energy considered a conventional source of energy?
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When a few drops of iodine solution are added to rice water, the solution turns blue-black in color. What does this indicate?
When a few drops of iodine solution are added to rice water, the solution turns blue-black in color. What does this indicate?
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Should biogas be considered a ‘good’ source of energy?
Should biogas be considered a ‘good’ source of energy?
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What is the respiratory pigment in human beings?
What is the respiratory pigment in human beings?
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Which process would help extract energy from fossil fuels?
Which process would help extract energy from fossil fuels?
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What is the important characteristic of emphysema?
What is the important characteristic of emphysema?
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What are the characteristic processes observed in anaerobic respiration?
What are the characteristic processes observed in anaerobic respiration?
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Which process explains the conversion of wind energy into energy for a water-lifting pump?
Which process explains the conversion of wind energy into energy for a water-lifting pump?
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The opening and closing of the stomatal pore depend upon:
The opening and closing of the stomatal pore depend upon:
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Why is biogas considered a 'good' source of energy?
Why is biogas considered a 'good' source of energy?
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How do plants get rid of solid waste products?
How do plants get rid of solid waste products?
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Should tidal energy be considered a conventional or non-conventional source of energy?
Should tidal energy be considered a conventional or non-conventional source of energy?
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Chemicals present in tobacco smoke lead to the breakdown of the elastic tissue in the alveoli. Name this specific condition.
Chemicals present in tobacco smoke lead to the breakdown of the elastic tissue in the alveoli. Name this specific condition.
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How does increased fuel efficiency benefit humans and the environment?
How does increased fuel efficiency benefit humans and the environment?
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Digestion of food starts from which organ of the human digestive system?
Digestion of food starts from which organ of the human digestive system?
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Why is a thermal power plant considered a bad source of energy?
Why is a thermal power plant considered a bad source of energy?
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Which source of energy should Rihaan use for cooking to avoid smoke production?
Which source of energy should Rihaan use for cooking to avoid smoke production?
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What is the percentage of oxygen in the expired air when a person is resting?
What is the percentage of oxygen in the expired air when a person is resting?
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How is food transported from the phloem to the tissues according to plants’ needs?
How is food transported from the phloem to the tissues according to plants’ needs?
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Which process explains the working of a geothermal power plant?
Which process explains the working of a geothermal power plant?
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What is the correct sequence of body parts in the human alimentary canal?
What is the correct sequence of body parts in the human alimentary canal?
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Should hydropower plants be considered a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ source of energy?
Should hydropower plants be considered a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ source of energy?
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What is the function of the pituitary gland?
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
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Which process explains the extraction of the sun’s energy to light a bulb?
Which process explains the extraction of the sun’s energy to light a bulb?
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Which option shows the correct order of events when a bright light is focused on our eyes?
Which option shows the correct order of events when a bright light is focused on our eyes?
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Which characteristic helps us recognize a good source of fuel?
Which characteristic helps us recognize a good source of fuel?
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A female is suffering from an irregular menstrual cycle and is prescribed hormonal tablets. What hormone is likely lacking?
A female is suffering from an irregular menstrual cycle and is prescribed hormonal tablets. What hormone is likely lacking?
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The decomposers in an ecosystem do what?
The decomposers in an ecosystem do what?
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How does the plant communicate the information of touch when the leaves of the 'touch-me-not' plant droop?
How does the plant communicate the information of touch when the leaves of the 'touch-me-not' plant droop?
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Which statement shows the interaction of an abiotic component with a biotic component in an ecosystem?
Which statement shows the interaction of an abiotic component with a biotic component in an ecosystem?
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How will information travel within a neuron?
How will information travel within a neuron?
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Which of the following are environment-friendly practices?
Which of the following are environment-friendly practices?
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The amount of energy that flows from one trophic level to another in a food chain is typically what percentage?
The amount of energy that flows from one trophic level to another in a food chain is typically what percentage?
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Which parts of the brain control blood pressure?
Which parts of the brain control blood pressure?
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What can be a likely advantage of hormones over electric impulses in signal transmission?
What can be a likely advantage of hormones over electric impulses in signal transmission?
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Manufacturing Chlorofluorocarbons-free refrigerators helps to prevent ozone depletion by?
Manufacturing Chlorofluorocarbons-free refrigerators helps to prevent ozone depletion by?
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The primary consumers in an ecosystem are?
The primary consumers in an ecosystem are?
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Which of the following is responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
Which of the following is responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
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How do free oxygen atoms form at higher levels of the atmosphere?
How do free oxygen atoms form at higher levels of the atmosphere?
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The driving force of any ecosystem is?
The driving force of any ecosystem is?
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Kitchen wastes can be hygienically disposed of through?
Kitchen wastes can be hygienically disposed of through?
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The environment includes?
The environment includes?
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Which of the following is a linear arrangement of organisms?
Which of the following is a linear arrangement of organisms?
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An agricultural cropland is?
An agricultural cropland is?
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What is the order of the waste management hierarchy, from most to least favoured?
What is the order of the waste management hierarchy, from most to least favoured?
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Problems of solid waste disposal can be reduced through?
Problems of solid waste disposal can be reduced through?
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An environment-friendly practice is?
An environment-friendly practice is?
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Which of the following limits the number of trophic levels in a food chain?
Which of the following limits the number of trophic levels in a food chain?
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The cleaners of nature are?
The cleaners of nature are?
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The ozone hole may cause?
The ozone hole may cause?
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In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by?
In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by?
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The biotic components of an ecosystem consist of?
The biotic components of an ecosystem consist of?
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Which of the following could be incinerated?
Which of the following could be incinerated?
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The harmful chemical which is accumulating in human beings through the food chain is?
The harmful chemical which is accumulating in human beings through the food chain is?
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Carnivores represent?
Carnivores represent?
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Which of the following constitutes a food chain?
Which of the following constitutes a food chain?
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Biodegradable wastes include?
Biodegradable wastes include?
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What are the methods by which energy can be recovered from waste to energy?
What are the methods by which energy can be recovered from waste to energy?
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What is the most expensive component of solid waste handling?
What is the most expensive component of solid waste handling?
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Which of the following statement regarding recycling is wrong?
Which of the following statement regarding recycling is wrong?
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What is the main significance of sustainable development?
What is the main significance of sustainable development?
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The most rapidly dwindling natural resource in the world is?
The most rapidly dwindling natural resource in the world is?
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Which of these practices will help to conserve forests?
Which of these practices will help to conserve forests?
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Which of these practices can be adopted to save the environment?
Which of these practices can be adopted to save the environment?
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What is the disadvantage of using fossil fuels as energy sources?
What is the disadvantage of using fossil fuels as energy sources?
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Fruits are formed from the
Fruits are formed from the
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Reproduction is essential for living organisms in order to ……………………
Reproduction is essential for living organisms in order to ……………………
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The male reproductive parts of a flower, the stamens, are collectively known as
The male reproductive parts of a flower, the stamens, are collectively known as
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Which of the following diseases is transmitted sexually?
Which of the following diseases is transmitted sexually?
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IUCD is for
IUCD is for
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Which among the following is not the function of the testes at puberty?
Which among the following is not the function of the testes at puberty?
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Which of the following is a contraceptive?
Which of the following is a contraceptive?
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The correct sequence of organs in the male reproductive system for the transport of sperm is
The correct sequence of organs in the male reproductive system for the transport of sperm is
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During adolescence, several changes occur in the human body. Mark one change from the following associated with sexual maturation in boys.
During adolescence, several changes occur in the human body. Mark one change from the following associated with sexual maturation in boys.
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AIDS is a deadly disease which is caused by
AIDS is a deadly disease which is caused by
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Which among the following diseases is not sexually transmitted?
Which among the following diseases is not sexually transmitted?
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A population of thermophilic archaebacteria are generally found in hot springs. Any change to the temperature of the water affects the survival of the archaebacteria. If the temperature of hot springs gets reduced, change in which component can allow the survival of a few members of these archaebacteria?
A population of thermophilic archaebacteria are generally found in hot springs. Any change to the temperature of the water affects the survival of the archaebacteria. If the temperature of hot springs gets reduced, change in which component can allow the survival of a few members of these archaebacteria?
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The process in which small portions of the oviducts of a woman are removed by surgical operation, and the cut ends are ligated is
The process in which small portions of the oviducts of a woman are removed by surgical operation, and the cut ends are ligated is
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What conclusion can be made about the division in plasmodium?
What conclusion can be made about the division in plasmodium?
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The ratio of the number of chromosomes in a human zygote and a human sperm is
The ratio of the number of chromosomes in a human zygote and a human sperm is
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How do spores develop into Rhizopus?
How do spores develop into Rhizopus?
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Which event will likely occur in the ovaries of females after attaining puberty?
Which event will likely occur in the ovaries of females after attaining puberty?
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Which of the following options correctly shows the path that the sperms take when they are released from the male reproductive system?
Which of the following options correctly shows the path that the sperms take when they are released from the male reproductive system?
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Mendel conducted his famous breeding experiments by working on the following:
Mendel conducted his famous breeding experiments by working on the following:
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Which section of DNA provides information for one protein?
Which section of DNA provides information for one protein?
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Which of the following is an example of genetic variation?
Which of the following is an example of genetic variation?
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In peas, a pure tall (TT) is crossed with a pure short plant (tt). The ratio of pure tall plants to pure short plants in the F2 generation is:
In peas, a pure tall (TT) is crossed with a pure short plant (tt). The ratio of pure tall plants to pure short plants in the F2 generation is:
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Humans have two different sex chromosomes, X and Y. Based on Mendel’s laws, a male offspring will inherit which combination of chromosomes?
Humans have two different sex chromosomes, X and Y. Based on Mendel’s laws, a male offspring will inherit which combination of chromosomes?
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Two pea plants, one with round green seeds (RR yy) and another with wrinkled yellow seeds (rrYY), produce F1 progeny that have round yellow seeds (RrYy). When F1 plants are self-pollinated, the F2 progeny will have a new combination of characters. Choose the new combinations from the following:
Two pea plants, one with round green seeds (RR yy) and another with wrinkled yellow seeds (rrYY), produce F1 progeny that have round yellow seeds (RrYy). When F1 plants are self-pollinated, the F2 progeny will have a new combination of characters. Choose the new combinations from the following:
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Miller and Urey performed an experiment to prove the origin of life from organic compounds. The gases they took were:
Miller and Urey performed an experiment to prove the origin of life from organic compounds. The gases they took were:
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Which of the following is a pair of analogous organs?
Which of the following is a pair of analogous organs?
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Two pink-coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink, and 1 white-flower progeny. The nature of the cross will be:
Two pink-coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink, and 1 white-flower progeny. The nature of the cross will be:
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A zygote which has an X chromosome inherited from the father will develop into a:
A zygote which has an X chromosome inherited from the father will develop into a:
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The surprise products formed in the experiment conducted by Miller and Urey were:
The surprise products formed in the experiment conducted by Miller and Urey were:
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From the list given below, select the character which can be acquired but not inherited.
From the list given below, select the character which can be acquired but not inherited.
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In humans, if gene B gives brown eyes and gene b gives blue eyes, what will be the colour of the eyes of the person having combination (i) Bb and (ii) BB?
In humans, if gene B gives brown eyes and gene b gives blue eyes, what will be the colour of the eyes of the person having combination (i) Bb and (ii) BB?
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What is the probability that the male progeny will be a boy?
What is the probability that the male progeny will be a boy?
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Which of the following does Darwin’s theory not include?
Which of the following does Darwin’s theory not include?
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In pea plants, yellow seeds are dominant to green seeds. If a heterozygous yellow-seeded plant is crossed with a green-seeded plant, what ratio of yellow and green-seeded plants would you expect in the F1 generation?
In pea plants, yellow seeds are dominant to green seeds. If a heterozygous yellow-seeded plant is crossed with a green-seeded plant, what ratio of yellow and green-seeded plants would you expect in the F1 generation?
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Which of the following statements is not true with respect to variation?
Which of the following statements is not true with respect to variation?
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The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female gametes are situated on:
The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female gametes are situated on:
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Exchange of genetic material takes place in:
Exchange of genetic material takes place in:
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When a plane mirror is rotated through a certain angle, the reflected ray turns through twice as much, and the size of the image:
When a plane mirror is rotated through a certain angle, the reflected ray turns through twice as much, and the size of the image:
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If an object is placed symmetrically between two plane mirrors, inclined at an angle of 72 degrees, then the total number of images formed is:
If an object is placed symmetrically between two plane mirrors, inclined at an angle of 72 degrees, then the total number of images formed is:
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Which statement is true for the reflection of light?
Which statement is true for the reflection of light?
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The focal length of a plane mirror is
The focal length of a plane mirror is
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A beam of light incident on a plane mirror forms a real image on reflection. The incident beam is:
A beam of light incident on a plane mirror forms a real image on reflection. The incident beam is:
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An object is placed at a distance of 40 cm in front of a concave mirror of a focal length of 20 cm. The image produced is:
An object is placed at a distance of 40 cm in front of a concave mirror of a focal length of 20 cm. The image produced is:
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A student conducts an experiment using a convex lens. He places the object at a distance of 60 cm in front of the lens and observes that the image is formed at a distance of 30 cm behind the lens. What is the power of the lens?
A student conducts an experiment using a convex lens. He places the object at a distance of 60 cm in front of the lens and observes that the image is formed at a distance of 30 cm behind the lens. What is the power of the lens?
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An image of an object produced on a screen, which is about 36 cm using a convex lens. The image produced is about 3 times the size of the object. What is the size of the object?
An image of an object produced on a screen, which is about 36 cm using a convex lens. The image produced is about 3 times the size of the object. What is the size of the object?
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Image formed by a convex spherical mirror is:
Image formed by a convex spherical mirror is:
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A student studies that a convex lens always forms a virtual image irrespective of its position. What causes the convex mirror to always form a virtual image?
A student studies that a convex lens always forms a virtual image irrespective of its position. What causes the convex mirror to always form a virtual image?
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A 10 mm long awl pin is placed vertically in front of a mirror. The image is formed at 30 cm in front of the mirror. What is the focal length of this mirror?
A 10 mm long awl pin is placed vertically in front of a mirror. The image is formed at 30 cm in front of the mirror. What is the focal length of this mirror?
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Rahul conducts an experiment using an object of height of 10 cm and a concave lens with a focal length of 20 cm. The object is placed at a distance of 25 cm from the lens. Can the image be formed on a screen?
Rahul conducts an experiment using an object of height of 10 cm and a concave lens with a focal length of 20 cm. The object is placed at a distance of 25 cm from the lens. Can the image be formed on a screen?
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Magnification produced by a rearview mirror fitted in vehicles:
Magnification produced by a rearview mirror fitted in vehicles:
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A student conducts an activity using a concave mirror with a focal length of 10 cm. He placed the object 15 cm from the mirror. Where is the image likely to form?
A student conducts an activity using a concave mirror with a focal length of 10 cm. He placed the object 15 cm from the mirror. Where is the image likely to form?
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The image of an object placed in front of a convex mirror is formed at
The image of an object placed in front of a convex mirror is formed at
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A full length of the image of a distant tall building can definitely be seen using:
A full length of the image of a distant tall building can definitely be seen using:
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A student conducts an activity using a flask of height 15 cm and a concave mirror. He finds that the image formed is 45 cm in height. What is the magnification of the image?
A student conducts an activity using a flask of height 15 cm and a concave mirror. He finds that the image formed is 45 cm in height. What is the magnification of the image?
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Which of the following can make a parallel beam of light from a point source incident on it?
Which of the following can make a parallel beam of light from a point source incident on it?
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What causes the difference in the speed of light in air and a glass slab?
What causes the difference in the speed of light in air and a glass slab?
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Which defect is likely if a person's eye lens curvature is increasing?
Which defect is likely if a person's eye lens curvature is increasing?
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How does the pupil regulate the light entering the eye when a person exits a dark room into sunlight?
How does the pupil regulate the light entering the eye when a person exits a dark room into sunlight?
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Where does most refraction occur when light rays enter the eye?
Where does most refraction occur when light rays enter the eye?
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In which part of the human eye is the image of an object formed?
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Why can danger signals installed at the top of tall buildings be easily seen?
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Which phenomena of light are involved in the formation of a rainbow?
Which phenomena of light are involved in the formation of a rainbow?
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What changes occur in a person's eyes when seeing an object closer?
What changes occur in a person's eyes when seeing an object closer?
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The splitting of white light into different colors on passing through a prism is called what?
The splitting of white light into different colors on passing through a prism is called what?
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The deflection of light by minute particles and molecules of the atmosphere in all directions is called ____________ of light.
The deflection of light by minute particles and molecules of the atmosphere in all directions is called ____________ of light.
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Which phenomenon contributes to the reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise or sunset?
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Why do stars appear to twinkle at night?
Why do stars appear to twinkle at night?
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What happens when white light enters a prism?
What happens when white light enters a prism?
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When white light enters a glass prism from the air, the angle of deviation is least for which color?
When white light enters a glass prism from the air, the angle of deviation is least for which color?
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Which option justifies that the sun appears red at sunrise and sunset?
Which option justifies that the sun appears red at sunrise and sunset?
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At noon, why does the sun appear white?
At noon, why does the sun appear white?
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Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric what?
Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric what?
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What will be the colors of X, Y, and Z in the dispersion of white light in a prism?
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What is the least resistance obtained by using 2 Ω, 4 Ω, 1 Ω, and 100 Ω in combination?
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What is the potential difference if 14 J of work is done to move 2 C charge?
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What type of fuse wire should be used if it repeatedly gets burnt with a heater?
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What will indicate the current in a circuit with a charge of 2C moving in 3s?
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What does electrical resistivity of a metallic wire depend on?
What does electrical resistivity of a metallic wire depend on?
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What physical quantity remains the same between two points A and B when devices are connected in parallel?
What physical quantity remains the same between two points A and B when devices are connected in parallel?
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The unit of electric power can also be expressed as what?
The unit of electric power can also be expressed as what?
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What is the relationship between resistance and current?
What is the relationship between resistance and current?
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If a current of 1 A is drawn by a filament for 16 seconds, how many electrons pass through?
If a current of 1 A is drawn by a filament for 16 seconds, how many electrons pass through?
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How much more heat is produced if the current is doubled?
How much more heat is produced if the current is doubled?
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Which of the following represents voltage?
Which of the following represents voltage?
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What is the rating of the fuse to be used for a 1500 W cooler and a 500 W fan at 200 volts?
What is the rating of the fuse to be used for a 1500 W cooler and a 500 W fan at 200 volts?
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Which combination of a 2 Ω resistor and a 4 Ω resistor offers the least resistance?
Which combination of a 2 Ω resistor and a 4 Ω resistor offers the least resistance?
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What is the heat dissipated by a 4 Ω resistor in a circuit with a series connection and a 6 V battery?
What is the heat dissipated by a 4 Ω resistor in a circuit with a series connection and a 6 V battery?
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To reduce electricity consumption at home, what kind of appliance should one purchase?
To reduce electricity consumption at home, what kind of appliance should one purchase?
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If n resistors each of resistance R are connected in parallel, what is their equivalent resistance?
If n resistors each of resistance R are connected in parallel, what is their equivalent resistance?
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Which bar has greater resistivity: a bar of an alloy of 2 kg or a 3 kg iron bar of the same dimension?
Which bar has greater resistivity: a bar of an alloy of 2 kg or a 3 kg iron bar of the same dimension?
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If two resistors connected in series give an equivalent resistance of 10 Ω and when connected in parallel give 2.4 Ω, what are the individual resistances?
If two resistors connected in series give an equivalent resistance of 10 Ω and when connected in parallel give 2.4 Ω, what are the individual resistances?
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A battery of 10 volts carries 20,000 C of charge through a resistance of 20 Ω. What is the work done in 10 seconds?
A battery of 10 volts carries 20,000 C of charge through a resistance of 20 Ω. What is the work done in 10 seconds?
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What will be the ratio of the resistances of two bulbs rated 40W, 220V and 60W, 220V?
What will be the ratio of the resistances of two bulbs rated 40W, 220V and 60W, 220V?
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If R1 and R2 be the resistance of the filaments of a 40W and 60W bulb, respectively, operating at 220V, which is the correct statement?
If R1 and R2 be the resistance of the filaments of a 40W and 60W bulb, respectively, operating at 220V, which is the correct statement?
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How much does it cost to operate a 200 W toaster for 10 days at Rs. 5 per kWh?
How much does it cost to operate a 200 W toaster for 10 days at Rs. 5 per kWh?
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What happens to the power consumption if a coil in a heater is cut into halves and joined in parallel?
What happens to the power consumption if a coil in a heater is cut into halves and joined in parallel?
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What is the most suitable material for making the core of an electromagnet?
What is the most suitable material for making the core of an electromagnet?
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Which of the following is not attracted by a magnet?
Which of the following is not attracted by a magnet?
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When a straight conductor is carrying current, what is around it?
When a straight conductor is carrying current, what is around it?
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What will a plotting compass placed near the south pole of a bar magnet do?
What will a plotting compass placed near the south pole of a bar magnet do?
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What is true about two magnetic field lines?
What is true about two magnetic field lines?
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If the front face of a circular loop of wire is the North Pole, which direction will the current flow?
If the front face of a circular loop of wire is the North Pole, which direction will the current flow?
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Which statement regarding magnetic field lines is incorrect?
Which statement regarding magnetic field lines is incorrect?
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What is the magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carrying current?
What is the magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carrying current?
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What happens to the magnetic lines of force around a strong bar magnet placed vertically above a board?
What happens to the magnetic lines of force around a strong bar magnet placed vertically above a board?
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The strength of the magnetic field inside a long current-carrying straight solenoid is:
The strength of the magnetic field inside a long current-carrying straight solenoid is:
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Which option explains Fleming’s left-hand rule for understanding the working of a motor?
Which option explains Fleming’s left-hand rule for understanding the working of a motor?
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What is the formula for the force on a current-carrying conductor when placed perpendicular in a uniform magnetic field?
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What happens if a student inserts a bar magnet into a coil?
What happens if a student inserts a bar magnet into a coil?
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Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of?
Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of?
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Sodium and chlorine react to form sodium chloride, also called table salt. What options give the reactants and products of the reaction?
Sodium and chlorine react to form sodium chloride, also called table salt. What options give the reactants and products of the reaction?
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Which of the following options gives the chemical equation for the formation of aluminum chloride from aluminum and chlorine?
Which of the following options gives the chemical equation for the formation of aluminum chloride from aluminum and chlorine?
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Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by volume.
Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by volume.
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A researcher adds barium hydroxide to hydrochloric acid to form a white-colored barium chloride. Which of the following options gives the balanced chemical equation of the reaction?
A researcher adds barium hydroxide to hydrochloric acid to form a white-colored barium chloride. Which of the following options gives the balanced chemical equation of the reaction?
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One of the following processes does not involve a chemical reaction:
One of the following processes does not involve a chemical reaction:
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The chemical formula of magnesium oxide is ______.
The chemical formula of magnesium oxide is ______.
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From the following, which one is an example of a chemical reaction?
From the following, which one is an example of a chemical reaction?
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A student adds lead and silver to two different test tubes containing an equal amount of copper sulfate solution. The student observes that the color of the solution in the test tube with lead changes. What explains the change in the color of the solution?
A student adds lead and silver to two different test tubes containing an equal amount of copper sulfate solution. The student observes that the color of the solution in the test tube with lead changes. What explains the change in the color of the solution?
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Which of the following reactions is used in black-and-white photography?
Which of the following reactions is used in black-and-white photography?
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What happens when lead nitrate reacts with potassium iodide?
What happens when lead nitrate reacts with potassium iodide?
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The chemical reaction between potassium chloride and silver nitrate is given by the chemical equation, AgNO3 + KCl → AgCl + KNO3. What can be inferred from the chemical equation?
The chemical reaction between potassium chloride and silver nitrate is given by the chemical equation, AgNO3 + KCl → AgCl + KNO3. What can be inferred from the chemical equation?
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Which of the following shows an oxidation reaction?
Which of the following shows an oxidation reaction?
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Formation of carbon disulfide from carbon and sulfur takes place by?
Formation of carbon disulfide from carbon and sulfur takes place by?
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The metal which is liquid at room temperature is?
The metal which is liquid at room temperature is?
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Which of the following are exothermic processes?
Which of the following are exothermic processes?
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Which of the following reaction can also be termed a thermal decomposition reaction?
Which of the following reaction can also be termed a thermal decomposition reaction?
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Oxidation is a process which involves?
Oxidation is a process which involves?
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The process of reduction involves?
The process of reduction involves?
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Which of the following does not involve a chemical reaction?
Which of the following does not involve a chemical reaction?
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Which acid is present in tomato?
Which acid is present in tomato?
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Which of the following is a strong acid?
Which of the following is a strong acid?
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Na2CO3.10H2O is known as?
Na2CO3.10H2O is known as?
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PH value less than 7 indicates that the solution is?
PH value less than 7 indicates that the solution is?
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Which of the following is neutral salt?
Which of the following is neutral salt?
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Lactic acid is present in?
Lactic acid is present in?
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Farmers neutralize the effect of acidity on the soil by adding?
Farmers neutralize the effect of acidity on the soil by adding?
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Which of the following are present in a dilute aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid?
Which of the following are present in a dilute aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid?
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CuSO4.5H2O: In this compound, the water molecule is called?
CuSO4.5H2O: In this compound, the water molecule is called?
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Which of the following salts does not contain water of crystallization?
Which of the following salts does not contain water of crystallization?
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An aqueous solution turns the red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following solutions would reverse the change?
An aqueous solution turns the red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following solutions would reverse the change?
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In which pH range does our body work to survive in the atmosphere?
In which pH range does our body work to survive in the atmosphere?
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What is the chemical formula of POP (Plaster of Paris)?
What is the chemical formula of POP (Plaster of Paris)?
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What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube?
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Which salt is acidic in nature?
Which salt is acidic in nature?
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When a base reacts with a metal, it forms a salt, and hydrogen gas is released. By what method can the presence of hydrogen be detected?
When a base reacts with a metal, it forms a salt, and hydrogen gas is released. By what method can the presence of hydrogen be detected?
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At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?
At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?
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Sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid and produces?
Sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid and produces?
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Which acid is present in tamarind?
Which acid is present in tamarind?
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Which of the following oxides of iron would be obtained on the prolonged reaction of iron with steam?
Which of the following oxides of iron would be obtained on the prolonged reaction of iron with steam?
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A non-metal used to preserve food material is?
A non-metal used to preserve food material is?
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The arrangement for copper, tin, lead, and mercury, according to the reactivity series, is?
The arrangement for copper, tin, lead, and mercury, according to the reactivity series, is?
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The metals that float when treated with water are?
The metals that float when treated with water are?
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Aluminum is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of aluminum are responsible for the same?
Aluminum is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of aluminum are responsible for the same?
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When hydrochloric acid is added to barium hydroxide, a white-colored compound is formed. Which of the following option gives the complete chemical reaction?
When hydrochloric acid is added to barium hydroxide, a white-colored compound is formed. Which of the following option gives the complete chemical reaction?
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What happens when a pellet of sodium is dropped in water?
What happens when a pellet of sodium is dropped in water?
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The chemical reaction between a piece of copper and nitric acid is given by the chemical equations, Cu + HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + H2; H2 + HNO3 → H2O + NO2. What can be inferred from the chemical equation?
The chemical reaction between a piece of copper and nitric acid is given by the chemical equations, Cu + HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + H2; H2 + HNO3 → H2O + NO2. What can be inferred from the chemical equation?
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Which of the following options gives the process of extraction of mercury from its ore cinnabar?
Which of the following options gives the process of extraction of mercury from its ore cinnabar?
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When calcium oxide is added to water, it completely dissolves in water without forming bubbles. What products are formed in this reaction?
When calcium oxide is added to water, it completely dissolves in water without forming bubbles. What products are formed in this reaction?
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A student studying the chemical properties of metals finds incomplete chemical reactions in his book, as shown below: MgO + HNO3 → Which option completes the reaction?
A student studying the chemical properties of metals finds incomplete chemical reactions in his book, as shown below: MgO + HNO3 → Which option completes the reaction?
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Which of the following can undergo a chemical reaction?
Which of the following can undergo a chemical reaction?
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Pick the statement which is correct about the non-metal.
Pick the statement which is correct about the non-metal.
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When a non-metal is allowed to react with water:
When a non-metal is allowed to react with water:
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General Science Questions
- Magnesium Ribbon: Rubbed before burning to remove basic magnesium carbonate coating.
- Sodium Chloride Formation: Reactants are sodium and chlorine; product is sodium chloride (table salt).
- Aluminium Chloride Reaction: The balanced chemical equation is 2Al + 3Cl2 → 2AlCl3.
- Water Composition: Hydrogen and oxygen in water are present in a 2:1 ratio by volume.
- Barium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid: Reaction yields BaCl2 + 2H2O; balanced by 2HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaCl2 + 2HOH.
- Chemical Reactions: Melting candle wax does not involve a chemical change, while burning does.
- Chemical Formula Identifications: Magnesium oxide is MgO; carbon disulphide formation absorbs heat.
Acids and Bases
- Acidity in Solutions: pH below 7 indicates an acidic solution; strong acid example: HCl with pH 1.
- Neutral Salts: Example includes CH3COONH4, while NH4Cl is acidic.
- Soil Neutralization for Farmers: Achieved by adding slaked lime (calcium hydroxide).
- Water of Crystallisation: Present in CuSO4.5H2O; non-example is baking soda, which lacks water of crystallisation.
Chemical Properties and Reactions
- Hydrolysis Reaction of Calcium Oxide: Forms Ca(OH)2 when mixed with water.
- Extraction of Mercury: Conducted by heating cinnabar to convert it into mercuric oxide.
- Sodium in Water: Reacts vigorously to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas, which combusts.
- Copper Reaction with Nitric Acid: Causes oxidation of HNO3 to form NO2; produces water.
Reactivity and Group Properties
- Reactivity Series Order: Tin > Lead > Copper > Mercury indicates relative metallic reactivity.
- Non-metal Characteristics: Most non-metal oxides tend to be acidic, and chlorine reacts with hydrocarbons in the presence of sunlight to yield chlorinated products.
Basic Chemistry Concepts
- Oxidation and Reduction: Oxidation involves the addition of oxygen, while reduction involves the addition of hydrogen.
- Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions: C + 2S → CS2 is an endothermic reaction (absorbs heat); reactions releasing heat are exothermic.
- Importance of pH: Human body functions optimally at pH 7.0 to 7.8.
Practical Applications in Chemistry
- Detection of Hydrogen: The presence of hydrogen can be confirmed with a burning candle.
- Thermal Decomposition: Magnesium oxide reacts with HNO3 as part of a thermal decomposition reaction.
Summary of Chemical Groups
- Carbon Compounds: Ethane (C2H6) signifies the presence of two carbon atoms; functional groups can be identified in carbon compounds.
- Determining Reactivity: Displacement and double displacement reactions highlight the behaviors of metals and nonmetals in reactions with acids and bases.
Conclusion
- Comprehensive understanding of chemical reactions, pH levels, and properties of elements and compounds is essential for mastering concepts within the general science curriculum, especially for entrance examinations.### Chemical Reactions and Compounds
- Hydrogen addition to compounds often occurs during hydrogenation.
- Oxygen addition typically involves oxidation reactions.
- Substitution reactions involve replacing a hydrogen atom with another atom or group.
- Breaking double and triple bonds into single bonds is characteristic of certain reaction mechanisms.
Properties of Ethanoic Acid
- Pure ethanoic acid has a low melting point; it can freeze in winter, indicating this property.
Molecular Formulas
- Cyclobutane has a molecular formula of C4H8.
Soap Molecules
- Soap molecules have dual properties with an ionic end and a carbonic chain; the carbonic chain interacts with oil.
Homologous Series
- Methane, ethane, and propane form a homologous series differing by a CH2 group.
- C3H4 belongs to the homologous series of alkynes.
Chemical Bonding
- Ethene consists of 2 carbon atoms and 4 hydrogen atoms, with carbon atoms sharing electrons to form covalent bonds.
- Ionic compounds exhibit high melting and boiling points and conduct electricity in solutions or molten states.
Fullerenes
- C60 is the most stable fullerene and resembles a soccer ball, containing fused six-membered carbon rings.
Hydrocarbons and Isomerism
- Methane has four single bonds.
- A minimum of four carbon atoms is required for a hydrocarbon to exhibit isomerism.
Periodic Table Trends
- The modern periodic table is based on atomic number, not atomic mass.
- Fluorine is the most reactive element in group 17.
- Atomic radii decrease from sodium to argon in the third period.
- Elements in the same group have similar properties; X with formula XCl2 likely belongs to group 2.
Electropositive Character and Groups
- Electropositive character decreases across a period from left to right.
- Group 18 elements are known as noble gases.
- Transition metals are found in groups 3 to 12.
Boron and Electronegativity
- Boron, a non-metal in group 13, can share three electrons.
- Electronegativity increases as more electrons are added to the same shell across periods.
Human Digestive System
- Food digestion begins in the mouth due to saliva.
- The correct sequence of the alimentary canal: Mouth → oesophagus → stomach → small intestine → large intestine.
Respiration and Plant Processes
- Anaerobic respiration in plants produces ethanol, carbon dioxide, and energy.
- Stomatal pore opening and closing depend on water in guard cells.
Reproductive Biology
- Fruits develop from the ovary of a flower; reproduction ensures species continuation.
- The male reproductive parts of flowers are called androecium.
- IUCD is utilized for contraception.
Hormones and Body Responses
- Hormonal imbalances can lead to menstrual cycle irregularities, often requiring oestrogen treatment.
- Blood pressure is regulated by the medulla, pons, and cerebellum.
Transmission of Information
- Communication within neurons follows the pathway: Dendrite → cell body → axon → nerve ending.
- Electrical signals transmit information across plant cells in response to stimuli.
Diseases and Medical Conditions
- AIDS is caused by a virus, and syphilis is transmitted sexually.
- Emphysema involves the destruction of the alveolar wall and is linked to tobacco smoke.
Conditions Impacting Survival
- Thermophilic archaebacteria in hot springs have a resilient cell wall which aids in survival during temperature changes.### Cell Division and Genetics
- Cysts can divide multiple times, resulting in numerous daughter cells.
- A human zygote has a chromosome ratio of 2:1 compared to a human sperm.
- Spores of Rhizopus develop into new individuals through division and growth.
- After puberty, females begin the production of eggs in their ovaries.
- The sperm's path after being released from the male reproductive system is: testis → vas deferens → urethra → penis.
Mendelian Genetics
- Mendel used Pisum Sativum (pea plants) for his breeding experiments.
- A gene is a DNA segment that provides information for producing a single protein.
- Genetic variation can be observed in traits, such as different eye colors between siblings.
Inheritance and Ratios
- Crossing pure tall (TT) and pure short (tt) pea plants yields an F2 generation with a 3:1 ratio of tall to short plants.
- A male offspring inherits a combination of X and Y chromosomes from its parents.
- In a cross between two pea plants with different traits, new combinations can arise in the F2 generation, such as round yellow seeds and wrinkled green seeds.
Origin of Life and Evolution
- Miller and Urey's experiment aimed to demonstrate the origin of life using gases like methane, ammonia, hydrogen, and water vapor.
- Analogous organs include the wings of a pigeon and a bat, displaying similarity in function but differences in structure.
- Concepts of natural selection, struggle for existence, and survival of the fittest are central to Darwin's theory of evolution.
Light and Optics
- When a plane mirror is rotated, the reflected ray turns through twice the angle of rotation, while the size of the image remains unchanged.
- The total number of images formed between two plane mirrors depends on the angle of inclination.
- The focal length of a plane mirror is infinite; images formed by convex mirrors are always virtual.
Eye and Vision
- The crystalline lens of the eye performs most of the refraction for incoming light.
- The retina is where the image of an object is formed in the eye.
- Red light is less scattered in the atmosphere, making it more visible in foggy conditions.
Rainbow Formation and Light Phenomena
- A rainbow is created through refraction, dispersion, and total internal reflection of light.
- Stars appear to twinkle due to light variances through the Earth's atmosphere.
- The splitting of white light into colors when passing through a prism is due to different wavelengths having varying refractive indices.
Color Perception and Atmospheric Effects
- At sunrise and sunset, the sun appears red because red light has a longer wavelength and travels a greater distance through the atmosphere.
- At noon, the sun appears white due to minimal scattering of light.
Miscellaneous
- Genetic traits can be acquired but not inherited; for example, body size can change without being passed to offspring.
- Light behaves differently in various mediums, resulting in changes in speed and color visibility.
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