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Refer to the given dichotomous key and answer the following questions.
I. (A) The cells of tissue have walls. -Go to II
(B) The cells of tissue have no walls.
-Go to III
II. (A) The cells are living. - Go to IV
(B) The cells are dead. - Go to V
III. (A) The tissue lines the oviducts. - R
(B) The tissue transports nutrients. - S
IV. (A) Cells store air. - P
(B) The tissue conducts nutrients. - Q
V. (A) The tissue conducts water. - T
(B) It is only a mechanical tissue. - U
Select the incorrect option regarding tissues P, Q, R, S, T and U.

A P is found in aquatic floating plants whereas T is greatly reduced or absent in aquatic plants.
B R and S are animal tissues while P and Q are plant tissues.
C S can be xylem, Q can be blood and U can be parenchyma.
D R is ciliated epithelial tissue whereas U possesses uniform wall thickenings of lignin.

The given table shows some properties of four substances P, Q, R and S.

Study the table carefully and identify P, Q, R and S.

Study the given figure and answer the following questions.

After making a 1/2 clockwise turn followed by 5/8 anti-clockwise turn, Rahul is facing the Church. Where was he facing before he made the turns?

AMall
BAirport
CHospital
DLibrary

Refer to the given flow chart and select the incorrect statement regarding P, Q and R.


A If P is an adventitious root then it could be sweet potato, whereas if P is a tap root then it could be turnip.
B Q could be stilt root found in sugarcane or prop root found in banyan tree.
C R is found in money plant and betel.
D Q and R are modifications of tap root whereas P is a modification of adventitious root only.

Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.


A a - (ii), b - (iii), c - (iv), d - (i)
B a - (iv), b - (iii), c - (i), d - (ii)
C a - (ii), b - (i), c - (iii), d - (iv)
D a - (iii), b - (iv), c - (ii), d - (i)

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

ADispersion can easily be demonstrated using a convex lens.
BA spectrum is formed when white light is dispersed.
CViolet light dispersed the most while passing through a triangular prism.
DDispersion demonstrates that white light can be broken up.

Which of the following statements about a solid is incorrect?

AThe particles in a solid vibrate about fixed positions.
BThere is very little space between the particles in a solid.
CThe particles in a solid can move around freely.
DThere are usually strong forces between the particles in a solid.

A place 'X' receives heavy rainfall but only during a particular season. For the rest of the year, the area remains very dry. What would you suggest to the citizens living in 'X' do to make sure the water remains available throughout the year?

A Reduce the wildlife
B Construct more wells
C Start harvesting rainwater
D Reduce the mining activities in the area

Refer to the given classification chart where plants have been classified based on plant parts from which they propagate vegetatively.

Now study the given relationship P :: R :: Q and select the option that correctly satisfies the same relationship.

A Dahlia :: Zamikand :: Water hyacinth
B Turmeric :: Tapioca :: Onion
C Garlic :: Colocasia :: Kalanchoe
D Asparagus :: Begonia :: Ginger

Which of the following will NOT be a consequence of reduction or removal of forest cover?

AWeather will be affected as summers will be more hot and winters will be excessively cold.
BThere will be more floods.
CThere will be more overgrazing by a large live stock population.
DLand slides will occur bringing damages to local population.