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A substance 'X' reacts with HCl producing a gas that gives a pop sound with a burning match. What is the most likely identity of substance 'X'?

  • A reactive metal (correct)
  • A metal hydroxide
  • A metal oxide
  • A metal carbonate
  • What is the main reason why the number of chromosomes in a cell and a germ cell are different in any given species?

  • Germ cells have an extra set of chromosomes to accommodate variation.
  • Germ cells gain an extra chromosome to ensure successful cell division.
  • Germ cells need to reduce chromosome number to correctly restore a species' normal chromosome count when two combine during reproduction. (correct)
  • Germ cells are produced in a different part of the body that requires a different number of chromosomes.
  • A convex mirror always produces a virtual image behind it. What property of the convex mirror leads to the virtual image?

  • Its positive magnification
  • Its positive focal length (correct)
  • Its negative focal length
  • Its real focal point
  • If lions are removed from a food chain, the impact is minimal compared to the removal of plants. What key difference explains the contrasting effect in an ecosystem?

    <p>Lions are consumers, while plants are primary producers, performing photosynthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the reaction Fe2O3 + 2Al -> Al2O3 + 2Fe + heat, what type of reaction is taking place?

    <p>Displacement reaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary type of reproduction exhibited by the banana plant when using suckers?

    <p>Vegetative propagation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary functional difference between alveoli and nephrons?

    <p>Alveoli are the site of gaseous exchange, whereas nephrons filter blood and produce urine. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lens forms an image that is twice the size of the object and is 30 cm away from the lens. Where does the object have to be located if the lens is a convex lens?

    <p>15 cm from the lens. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of using suckers for banana plant propagation?

    <p>Rapid production of new plants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the banana plant only produces male flowers, what is its role in pollination?

    <p>Providing pollen to other flowers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lens always creates a virtual, erect, and diminished image, and what is it commonly used for?

    <p>Concave lens, used in corrective eyeglasses for nearsightedness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why aren't the offspring of a banana plant grown from suckers considered to be genetically identical to the parent plant?

    <p>Mutations can occur during cell division (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two substances are transported through the blood vessels in the umbilical cord?

    <p>Nutrients and waste products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would a reduction in the number of villi in the placenta affect the fetus's development?

    <p>It would lead to a slower growth rate for the fetus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the embryo develop within the female body, and how is this region adapted for nourishing the baby?

    <p>Uterus, by having a nurturing, blood-rich lining (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If fetal cells collected from amniotic fluid are found to have XY chromosomes, what is the sex of the fetus and what is a potential misuse of prenatal sex determination?

    <p>Male, can be misused for gender selection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the magnetic field strength as the distance from a current-carrying wire increases?

    <p>It decreases inversely with distance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following changes in a circuit would NOT increase the deflection of a compass needle placed near a current-carrying wire?

    <p>Decreasing the current in the wire. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor primarily determines the direction of the magnetic field around a straight current-carrying wire?

    <p>The direction of the current flow. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of hydrocarbons do substitution reactions primarily occur?

    <p>Saturated hydrocarbons with single bonds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these represents the electron dot structure of the immediate lower homologue of propane?

    <p><code>H:C:H</code> <code> H</code> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a mixture of ethyne and oxygen preferred over a mixture of ethyne and air in welding?

    <p>A mixture with oxygen provides a higher temperature for welding. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using hard water (such as underground water), which type of cleansing agent is more effective: sodium salts of long-chain carboxylic acids or long-chain sulfonic acids?

    <p>Sodium salts of long chain sulfonic acid, because they prevent the formation of soap scum. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of reproduction exhibited by banana plants through suckers, as described in the text?

    <p>Vegetative propagation through stem outgrowths. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following metals will not produce hydrogen gas when reacting with nitric acid?

    <p>Copper (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A solution has a pH of 6. How does its hydronium ion concentration compare to a solution with a pH of 9.5?

    <p>It has a higher concentration of hydronium ions because it is more acidic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is baking soda applied to bee stings?

    <p>To neutralize the acidity of the bee venom. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do plant roots absorb water from the soil instead of directly from the leaves?

    <p>Because xylem vessels in roots transport water more efficiently than other plant parts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a cross where the father has a pure dominant trait for long ears (LL), and the mother has a pure recessive trait for short ears (ll), what is the expected genotypic ratio in the F2 generation?

    <p>1 LL : 2 Ll : 1 ll (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person is experiencing myopia, what is their primary optical experience?

    <p>They have difficulty seeing distant objects clearly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A wire's resistance is related to its length and cross sectional area. If R represents resistance, l length, and A cross-sectional area, which of the formulas correctly shows this relationship?

    <p>$R = \rho \frac{l}{A}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best definition of the resistivity of a material, based on the provided information?

    <p>It is the resistance of a material per unit length and unit area. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the IUPAC name of the first member of the alkene series that results from the addition of concentrated sulfuric acid?

    <p>Ethene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why isn't every oxidation considered a combustion reaction?

    <p>Oxidation reactions do not always involve rapid reactions that produce heat and light unlike combustion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the bending of shoots towards sunlight?

    <p>Unequal distribution of auxin, a plant hormone. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the folding of leaves in the 'Touch me not' plant?

    <p>Changes in turgor pressure at the base of leave (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the movement of a pollen tube towards an ovule differ from the bending of shoots towards sunlight?

    <p>Pollen tube movement is directed along a chemical gradient, and bending of shoots is in response to a directional light (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the movement of 'Touch me not' plant leaves compare to the movement of animal body parts?

    <p>The plant's movement is due to hydraulic mechanisms, while animals movement involves muscle contraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a reflecting telescope in astronomy?

    <p>To collect and reflect light from distant objects using mirrors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major advantage did reflecting telescopes offer over previous telescope designs?

    <p>Reflecting telescopes use mirrors that can be made much larger, making them capable of collecting more light. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A cell is found to have an XY chromosome. What is the most likely sex of the fetus?

    <p>Male (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an electrical circuit, if the current through resistor R1 is $2A$ and the potential difference across it is $10V$, and resistor $R2$ has a potential difference of $5V$, what is the potential difference across R1 if the current through it changes to $4A$?

    <p>$20V$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lamp is rated at $12V$, $24W$. What current will it draw when operated at its rated voltage?

    <p>$2A$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lamp with a rating of $6V$ draws $3A$ when operating at its rated voltage. What is its resistance?

    <p>$2\Omega$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Two resistors, $2\Omega$ and $4\Omega$, are connected in series. What is their total resistance?

    <p>$6\Omega$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the same two resistors ($2\Omega$ and $4\Omega$) are connected in parallel, what is their total resistance?

    <p>$1.33\Omega$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process represents the formation of compounds X, Y and Z from A?

    <p>Polymerization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A household uses five 100W fans for 4 hours daily and a 500W press for 2 hours daily. If the cost of 1 unit of energy is Rs. 6.5, what is the total cost of using these appliances for 60 days?

    <p>Rs. 3120 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Displacement Reaction

    A type of chemical reaction where one substance replaces another in a compound.

    Hydronium Ion Concentration and Acidity

    The concentration of hydronium ions (H3O+) in a solution determines its acidity. The higher the concentration of H3O+ ions, the more acidic the solution.

    Water Transport in Plants

    A process where water is absorbed by roots and transported upwards through the stem to the leaves using a specialized network of vascular tissues called xylem.

    Photosynthesis

    The process of photosynthesis occurs in the leaves of plants, where chlorophyll captures sunlight's energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) and oxygen. This glucose provides energy for the plant's growth and development.

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    Hypermetropia

    Hypermetropia, also known as farsightedness, is a refractive error where the eye focuses light behind the retina, making distant objects appear clear, but near objects blurry.

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    Myopia

    Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error where the eye focuses light in front of the retina, making near objects appear clear, but distant objects blurry.

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    Resistance of a Wire

    The resistance (R) of a wire is directly proportional to its length (l) and inversely proportional to its cross-sectional area (A). This relationship can be expressed mathematically as R = (ρl)/A, where ρ is the resistivity of the material.

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    Resistivity

    Resistivity (ρ) is the inherent property of a material that quantifies its resistance to the flow of electric current. It is defined as the resistance (R) of a wire made of that material with a unit length (l) and unit cross-sectional area (A).

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    What type of reaction is described by this scenario: HCl + 'X' -> H2 + Compound of 'X'?

    A chemical reaction where a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound. In this case, hydrogen (H) is more reactive than the metal 'X', so it displaces 'X' from its compound, resulting in the formation of hydrogen gas (H2).

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    Compare and contrast alveoli and nephrons.

    Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs responsible for gas exchange, while nephrons are functional units of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine. Alveoli are located in the lungs, while nephrons are located in the kidneys.

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    How do plants synthesize glucose? What adaptations do desert plants have for this process?

    The process of photosynthesis in plants involves the use of sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose (a sugar) and oxygen as a byproduct. Some desert plants have adapted to conserve water by possessing special features like thick cuticles, sunken stomata, or reduced leaf size.

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    What type of image is always formed by a convex mirror?

    A convex mirror always forms a virtual, upright, and diminished image. This is because parallel rays of light reflect from a convex mirror as if they are coming from a point behind the mirror, which is the focal point.

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    Identify the type of lens being used in the diagram and the nature of the image.

    A convex lens is the type of lens shown. The image formed is real, inverted, and magnified. The object is placed between the focal point (F) and the center of curvature (C) of the lens which results in a magnified real image.

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    What type of lens forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image?

    A concave lens always forms a virtual, upright, and diminished image. This is because parallel rays of light passing through a concave lens diverge as if they originated from a point behind the lens, which is the focal point.

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    List two uses of concave lenses.

    Concave lenses are used in corrective lenses for people with myopia (nearsightedness) and in magnifying glasses.

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    Why are producers more crucial to an ecosystem than consumers?

    Producers like plants are essential for any ecosystem, as they form the base of the food chain. Removing producers would disrupt the entire ecosystem as consumers would lose their food source. While lions are consumers, their removal wouldn't directly impact the entire food chain, but rather their prey populations.

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    Why does compass needle deflection decrease?

    The strength of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire decreases with distance from the wire. As the compass moves away from the wire, the magnetic field acting on it weakens, causing a smaller deflection.

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    How to increase compass deflection?

    Increasing the current flowing through the wire will increase the magnetic field strength around it, leading to a larger deflection of the compass needle.

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    Direction of magnetic field around a wire?

    The direction of the magnetic field around a straight current-carrying wire can be determined using the right-hand rule. Point your thumb in the direction of the current, and your curled fingers will indicate the direction of the magnetic field lines.

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    Substitution reactions: saturated vs. unsaturated?

    Substitution reactions primarily involve the replacement of an atom or group of atoms in a molecule. Saturated hydrocarbons, containing only single bonds, are less reactive towards substitution reactions compared to unsaturated hydrocarbons, which have double or triple bonds.

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    Methane, propane, and isomers as fuels?

    Methane and propane are both alkanes, and their isomers display similar chemical properties. Their combustion reactions release energy, making them valuable fuels. The straight-chain alkanes and their branched isomers exhibit similar properties but differ in their boiling points and physical characteristics.

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    Why not use ethyne and air for welding?

    Ethyne burns with a very hot flame due to the presence of carbon-carbon triple bonds, making it suitable for welding. However, ethyne mixed with air (containing oxygen) is not suitable because it forms an explosive mixture, posing a safety hazard.

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    Cleaning action of soaps and detergents?

    Sodium salts of long-chain carboxylic acids (soaps) form micelles in water, where the hydrophobic tails are inside and the hydrophilic heads are towards the water. They can trap grease and dirt, making them effective cleansing agents. Sodium salts of long chain sulfonic acids (detergents) work similarly.

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    Soap preparation from an ester?

    The preparation of soap involves reacting an ester (e.g., methyl acetate, CH3COOCH3) with a strong base (like sodium hydroxide, NaOH) in a process called saponification. This reaction breaks the ester bond, producing a carboxylate salt (soap) and an alcohol.

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    What is the fetus's sex?

    The presence of XY chromosomes in a fetus indicates a male sex.

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    How is prenatal sex determination misused?

    Prenatal sex determination can be misused for practices like female feticide, which involves selectively aborting female fetuses based on gender preference.

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    What is the potential difference across a resistor?

    The potential difference across a resistor is the voltage drop across it, calculated using Ohm's law: V = IR, where V is the potential difference, I is the current, and R is the resistance.

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    How do you calculate the resistance of a resistor?

    The resistance of a resistor is determined by its ability to impede the flow of electric current. It can be calculated using Ohm's law: R = V/I, where R is the resistance, V is the voltage, and I is the current.

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    What is the power consumed by a lamp?

    The power consumed by a lamp is the rate at which it converts electrical energy into light and heat. It is calculated using the formula: P = VI, where P is the power, V is the voltage, and I is the current.

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    What are series resistors?

    Two resistors are connected in series when they are connected one after the other, forming a single path for current flow. In this case, the total resistance is the sum of individual resistances: Rtotal = R1 + R2.

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    What are parallel resistors?

    Two resistors are connected in parallel when they are connected across the same two points, providing multiple paths for current flow. In this case, the reciprocal of the total resistance is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of individual resistances: 1/Rtotal = 1/R1 + 1/R2.

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    What is Joule's law of heating?

    Joule's law of heating states that the heat generated by an electric current flowing through a resistor is directly proportional to the square of the current, the resistance, and the time for which the current flows. Mathematically: H = I²Rt, where H is the heat, I is the current, R is the resistance, and t is the time.

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    What is the type of reproduction used by banana plants?

    A type of asexual reproduction in plants where new plants develop from specialized buds called suckers, growing from the base of the parent plant.

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    What are two advantages of using suckers for banana plant propagation?

    1. Faster Propagation: Suckers develop quickly into new plants, allowing for efficient large-scale planting.
    2. Genetic Uniformity: All offspring are genetically identical to the parent, ensuring desirable traits are preserved.
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    How is a banana plant with only male flowers involved in pollination?

    Male flowers typically produce pollen, which is necessary for pollination. In the case of the banana plant, even though it produces only male flowers, it can still be involved in pollination through cross-pollination.

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    Why isn't the offspring of a banana plant absolutely identical to its parent?

    While the banana plant reproduces through suckers, a process of asexual reproduction, the offspring aren't completely identical to the parent due to mutations that can occur during cell division. This leads to subtle variations in the offspring.

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    What is the placenta?

    The placenta is a vital organ that connects the developing fetus to the mother's uterus.

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    What are the villi in the placenta?

    The placenta has villi, which are finger-like projections that increase the surface area for exchange of nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the fetus, and waste products from the fetus to the mother.

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    How can a smaller placenta affect the baby's growth?

    A smaller placenta with fewer villi will limit the exchange of nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus, which can negatively impact the baby's growth and development.

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    Where does the embryo develop and how is this region adapted for nourishing the baby?

    The uterus is the region in the female body where the embryo develops. It's adapted for nourishing the baby with a thick lining called the endometrium, which is richly supplied with blood vessels to provide nutrients and oxygen.

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    What is the first alkene formed by the addition of conc. sulfuric acid?

    Ethene (C2H4) is the first member of the alkene homologous series. When ethene reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid, it undergoes an addition reaction to form ethyl hydrogen sulfate (C2H5HSO4).

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    Explain: "All combustion reactions are oxidation but all oxidation reactions are not combustion."

    Combustion reactions are a specific type of oxidation reaction involving rapid reaction with oxygen, producing heat and light. While all combustion reactions involve oxidation, not all oxidation reactions involve a rapid reaction with oxygen to produce heat and light. For example, rusting is a slow oxidation process without significant heat or light.

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    What causes shoots to bend towards sunlight?

    The bending of shoots towards sunlight is a growth response called phototropism. The plant hormone auxin is responsible for this response. Auxin accumulates on the shaded side of the shoot, causing cells on that side to elongate more than those on the illuminated side, resulting in bending.

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    Why do 'touch-me-not' leaves fold when touched?

    The folding of leaves in the 'touch-me-not' plant is due to a rapid change in turgor pressure in specialized cells called motor cells. When touched, these cells lose water quickly, causing the leaves to fold and droop. This response is called thigmotropism, a response to touch.

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    How is the growth of a pollen tube towards the ovule similar to phototropism?

    The growth of the pollen tube towards the ovule is also a type of tropism called chemotropism. The pollen tube is attracted by chemicals called chemotropic substances released by the ovule. This is similar to phototropism, where the plant shoot is attracted to sunlight.

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    Compare the movement of 'touch-me-not' leaves to animal body movements.

    The folding of leaves in the 'touch-me-not' plant is a rapid, reversible movement, similar to the movements of animal body parts. Both involve changes in turgor pressure or muscle contractions. However, in plants, the movements are usually slower and less complex.

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    Study Notes

    General Instructions

    • All questions are compulsory
    • Internal choice is provided (approximately 33%)
    • 50% of marks are competency-based questions
    • Section A: 16 simple/complex MCQs and 4 Assertion-Reasoning questions (1 mark each)
    • Section B: 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions (2 marks each)
    • Section C: 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions (3 marks each)
    • Section D: 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions (5 marks each)
    • Section E: 3 source-based/case-based/passage-based/integrated units of assessment (4 marks each)

    Section A - Question 1

    • Identify p, q, and r in the balanced reaction:
      • 2 Pb(NO₃)₂(s) -----> 2 PbO(s) + 4 NO₂(g) + O₂(g)
      • Option A: 2, 2, 4
    • Match column I with column II:
      • a. A metal that forms amphoteric oxides --- (iii) Al
      • b. A metal which melts when kept on our palm -- (i) Ga
      • c. A metal that reacts with nitric acid -- (iv) Mn
      • d. A metal which cannot displace hydrogen from acids -- (ii) Au
      • Correct Option: A --- a - (ii), b - (i), c - (iii), d - (iv)

    Section A - Question 2

    • Match column I with column II:
      • a. A metal that forms amphoteric oxides - (iii) Al
      • b. A metal which melts when kept on our palm - (i) Ga
      • c. A metal that reacts with nitric acid - (iv) Mn
      • d. A metal which can't displace hydrogen from acids - (ii) Au
      • Correct Option: B - a - (iii), b - (i), c - (iv), d - (ii)

    Section A - Questions 3-16

    • (Questions 3 through 16) are multiple choice questions (MCQs) and require the selection of the correct option from the provided choices.

    Section B - Questions 21-26

    • (Questions 21 through 26) are short answer questions and require detailed explanations and answers.

    Section C - Questions 27-33

    • (Questions 27 through 33) are short answer questions and require detailed explanations and answers.

    Section D - Questions 34-36

    • (Questions 34 through 36) are long answer questions and require detailed, comprehensive answers.

    Section E - Questions 37-39

    • (Questions 37 through 39) are case-based/data-based questions.

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