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What distinguishes matter with biological processes from matter that does not?

Capacity for homeostasis, organisation, metabolism, growth, adaptation, response to stimuli, and reproduction (correct)
Presence in air, water, and soil
Existence since ancient times
Ability to replicate only in host cells

What makes defining viruses as living organisms difficult?

They replicate only in host cells (correct)
They have souls and embody both form and matter
They exist all over the Earth
They are composed of four eternal elements

Where does life exist on Earth?

In self-organizing systems
Only in harsh environments
Air, water, and soil (correct)
Since ancient times

What is the proposed origin of life according to the text?

At least 3.5 billion years ago, resulting in a universal common ancestor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Empedocles's materialism theory propose about life?

It was composed of four eternal elements (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which language were most of Surdas's poems written?

Braj language (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Surdas known for in his works?

Writing in praise of the deity Krishna (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Vallabha and what was his association with Surdas?

Founder of the Pushtimarg Sampradaya; Surdas was associated with the Astachap (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most popular belief about Surdas's physical condition?

He was blind from birth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Surdas's religious affiliation and devotion?

Vaishnava devotee of Krishna (D) Signup and view all the answers

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