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In-text Questions 1. Why 82°30’E has been selected as the Standard Meridian of India? India is a large country, with a time lag of two hours from the easternmost point to the westernmost point. To avoid confusion, 82°30’E longitude, which passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, is chosen as the Standard Meridian of India because … Read more
1. Describe the circumstances leading to the outbreak of revolutionary protest in France. Answer:The French Revolution started because the common people were heavily taxed while the clergy and nobility enjoyed privileges. France’s debt from wars and the monarchy’s lavish spending worsened the economy, causing food shortages and high bread prices. The spread of ideas about … Read more
1. Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below. (i) A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as: (a) Coast (b) Island (c) Peninsula (d) None of the above Answer: (c) Peninsula (ii) Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called: … Read more
In-text Questions and Answers State the universal law of gravitation. Answer: The universal law of gravitation states that every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Write the formula to … Read more
In-Text Questions Answers 1. What is a tissue? A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function in an organism. This organization allows the cells to be more efficient in carrying out tasks like movement, support, or transporting nutrients. 2. What is the utility of tissues in multi-cellular … Read more
List two differences between the capitalist and socialist ideas of private property. Capitalist Idea: Private property is owned by individuals or businesses who are concerned with personal gain. They control the means of production, and profits are kept by the owners. Socialist Idea: Private property is controlled by society as a whole, meaning that the … Read more
1. Which of the following are matter? Answer: Chair, air, almonds, lemon water, smell of perfume are matter because they have mass and occupy space. Love, smell, hate, thought, cold are not considered matter because they do not have mass or occupy space. 2. Give reasons for the following observation: The smell of hot sizzling … Read more
1) What is meant by a substance? Answer: A substance is a form of matter that has a uniform and definite composition. It can be either an element or a compound, where all the constituent particles have the same chemical nature. 2) List the points of differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. • Homogeneous Mixtures: … Read more
Activity 8.1: Understanding Inertia Objective: To demonstrate the concept of inertia and how it affects the motion of objects. Materials Needed: Carom coins, striker, table. Procedure: 1. Make a pile of similar carom coins on a table. 2. Attempt a sharp horizontal hit at the bottom of the pile using another carom coin or the … Read more
NCERT Solutions Intext Questions: Question 1: Do most leaders fulfill their election promises? Answer: Many leaders make big promises during elections to get votes. But after elections, they often forget these promises and do not fulfill them. Question 2: The time is after midnight. An expectant crowd sitting for the past five hours in a … Read more