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What does a crescograph measure?

Plant Growth

What condition can result from iodine deficiency in humans?

Goiter

What is the term for the study of coins?

Numismatics

What are the modified arms of a whale called that assist in swimming?

Flippers Signup and view all the answers

What does the quote 'Aaram Haram Hai' imply?

Rest is forbidden Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reproduction process in plants where a new plant grows from any part of the parent?

Vegetative Reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Which process describes the change of a seed into a seedling?

Germination Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the visible scar on a seed's exterior, indicating where it was attached to the plant?

Hilum Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reaction of the body that occurs automatically and without conscious thought?

Reflex Action Signup and view all the answers

What do we call the process by which seeds are dispersed away from the parent plant?

Dispersal Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of 'Origin of Species'?

Charles Darwin Signup and view all the answers

What type of soil do rice and jute predominantly grow in?

Clayey soil Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the baby plant that develops from a seed?

Embryo Signup and view all the answers

Which famous Indian leader wrote 'The Discovery of India'?

Jawaharlal Nehru Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the ancient Indian text 'Arthashastra'?

Kautilya Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is known for its ability to reproduce through its leaves?

Bryophyllum Signup and view all the answers

Identify the cricketer who authored 'One Day Wonders'.

Sunil Gavaskar Signup and view all the answers

Who penned the vision document 'India 2020'?

Dr. APJ Kalam Signup and view all the answers

Name the author of the book 'The God of Small Things'.

Arundhati Roy Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the celebrated book 'Malgudi Days'?

RK Narayan Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian author wrote the Nobel Prize-winning book 'Geetanjali'?

Rabindranath Tagore Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of permaculture in agriculture?

The primary focus of permaculture is to utilize natural farming methods involving materials like water management, soil nutrients, and composting. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the process of shifting cultivation.

Shifting cultivation involves temporarily cultivating a plot of land and then abandoning it to allow fallow vegetation to grow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of canning in food preservation?

Canning preserves food by processing it and sealing it in airtight containers to prevent spoilage. Signup and view all the answers

How does tanning convert animal skin into leather?

Tanning converts animal skin into leather by soaking it in a liquid containing tannic acid or using other chemicals. Signup and view all the answers

What essential concept did Aryabhata contribute to mathematics?

Aryabhata contributed the concept of zero, the number system, and the value of $rac{22}{7}$ for $ ext{pi}$. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme of Mulk Raj Anand's novel 'Untouchables'?

The primary theme is the argument for eradicating the caste system in India. Signup and view all the answers

What significant scientific advances are Marie Curie known for?

Marie Curie is known for her discovery of the radioactive elements radium and polonium, which advanced cancer treatment. Signup and view all the answers

Which socio-economic issues does 'Godan' by Munshi Premchand address?

It addresses socio-economic deprivation and the exploitation of poor villagers. Signup and view all the answers

What major contributions did Isaac Newton make to physics?

Isaac Newton formulated the Laws of Motion and presented the concept of gravity. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the protagonist of 'The Room on the Roof' and what is his main conflict?

The protagonist is Rusty, whose main conflict is with his guardian, Mr. Harrison. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an open-heart surgery?

Open-heart surgery involves opening the chest to perform surgery on the heart's muscles, valves, or arteries. Signup and view all the answers

What setting is central to the adventures in 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?

The setting is primarily along the Mississippi River. Signup and view all the answers

What significant historical event is depicted in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Anand Math'?

The novel is set against the backdrop of the Sannyasi Rebellion. Signup and view all the answers

What genre does 'Akbar Nama' belong to and what does it detail?

It belongs to the historical genre and details the life of Emperor Akbar. Signup and view all the answers

What historical period is captured in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities'?

The novel captures the period around the French Revolution in 1859. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main plot driving Edmond Dantes' character in 'The Count of Monte Cristo'?

The main plot revolves around Dantes' imprisonment for a crime he didn't commit and his quest for revenge. Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution did Hergevind Khurana make in the field of biochemistry?

He demonstrated how the order of nucleotides in nucleic acids controls the cell's synthesis of proteins. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Vikram Sarabhai often referred to as the Father of India's space program?

He was instrumental in setting up the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Signup and view all the answers

Identify one invention by Jagdish Chandra Bose that contributed to the field of communication.

He first used semiconductor junctions to detect radio signals. Signup and view all the answers

What areas of mathematics did S. Ramanujan primarily contribute to?

He made extraordinary contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. Signup and view all the answers

For what achievement was S. Chandrasekhar awarded the Nobel Prize in 1983?

He was recognized for his mathematical theory of black holes. Signup and view all the answers

What was M. Visvesvaraya's role in Indian science and engineering?

He was a notable engineer, scholar, statesman, and the Diwan of Mysore. Signup and view all the answers

What discovery did C.V. Raman make that earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics?

He discovered that some deflected light changes in wavelength when it traverses a transparent material. Signup and view all the answers

List one field of specialization for Indian woman scientist Dr. Janaki Ammal.

She specialized in Botany. Signup and view all the answers

What notable achievement is attributed to Dr. Anna Mani in meteorology?

She was a prominent meteorologist known for her work on weather forecasting and solar energy. Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian woman scientist is recognized for her contributions to the field of medicine?

Dr. Kamal Ranadive. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Section C: World of Literature

Lesson 14: Slogans
1. "Give me blood and I will give you freedom" - Subhas Chandra Bose
2. "Swaraj is mera janamsiddhi hai, aur main ise lekar rahunga"- Mahatma Gandhi
3. "Vande Mataram" - Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
4. "Jai Jawaan, Jai Kisan" - Indira Gandhi
5. "Satyameva Jayate" - Veda Vyasa
6. "Inquilab Zindabad" - Hasrat Mohani
7. "Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna, Ab Hamare Dil Mein Hai" - Chandrashekhar Azad
8. "Don't take rest after your first victory, because if you fail in second, more victories was just luck" - Subhas Chandra Bose

Section B: Take Your Pick

1. Cressograph is an instrument for measuring the growth of plants
- Options: Age of Earth, Plant Growth
2. Deficiency of Iodine in human beings
- Options: Cancer, Goiter
3. The study of coins is known as
- Options: Coinology, Numismatics
4. Modified arms of the the which attach muscles to bones
- Options: Wings, Ligaments
6. A scar visible on the exterior curving edge of the seed
- Options: Radicle, Hilum
7. When an Astronaut looks at the outer space, it appears
- Options: Blue,Black
8. X Rays cannot pass through
- Options: Metal,Wood
9. Bauxite is an ore of
- Options: Tin, Aluminum
10. The life of Red Blood Cells is
- Options: 120 Days, 12 Months

Fact

Bamboo is the fastest-growing woody plant in the world; it can grow up to 35 inches in a single day.

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