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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
(i) Fats deposited in our body act as shock absorbers and protect us from injury.
(ii) Kwashiorkor is caused by deficiency of protein, carbohydrate and fat.
(iii) Roughage neither releases energy nor helps in tissue or body building.
(iv) Starch containing food item turns bluish black in colour on undergoing iodine test.

A (i) and (ii) only
B (ii) only
C (iii) only
D (ii) and (iv) only

Which of the following functions is not performed by the organic components of soil?

AIncreasing the moisture content of soil
BDecomposing slowly to produce nutrients
CProviding a strong base for plants to grow on
DActing as buffer and maintaining the pH level of soil

Which one of the following events is most likely to happen if a hedgerow is cleared for building a new house?

AThe wildlife in the hedgerow will continue to thrive in the garden.
BThere will be no effect on the animals living in the hedgerow as they will move elsewhere.
CThere will be more space for birds to build their nests.
DThe bird population will decrease as their nests are destroyed.

Following are the properties of four minerals P, Q, R and S. Identify them and select the correct option.
P : It is required for proper functioning of thyroid gland.
Q : It helps in maintaining body’s water balance.
R : It is important for haemoglobin formation.
S : It strengthens bones and teeth and helps in blood clotting.

A Deficiency of P causes dryness of eyes and inflammation of tongue.
B Q is also required for the proper functioning of nervous system.
C Deficiency of R causes goitre.
D S also helps to fight infections and keeps skin and mouth healthy.

Read the given passage and select the option which fills blanks correctly. Many people wear particular dress called uniform. wears white coat. Ironing of clothes after washing . clothes should be dry cleaned. Insects eat up woollen clothes, so they should be stored with .
                  1                     2                          3                      4

A Doctor          Removes dust          Cotton          Moth balls
B Lawyer         Kills germs              Silk               Silver fish
C Doctor          Kills germs              Woollen        Neem leaves
D Teacher        Removes sweat        Jute               Neem leaves

Four scientists are trying to determine which of the four beakers of water is coldest. Each choice below shows what each scientist said. Which comment gives the best start in finding this answer?

AOne of these feels the coldest to me
BWhich one do you think is the coldest?
CWhat is the freezing point of water?
DIs there any way we can measure the temperature of the water in each beaker?

Priya is older than Manish. Yash and Teenu is of the same age. Anita is younger than Prerna. Manish is older than Yash. Prerna is younger than Teenu. Who is the oldest?

A Anita
B Priya
C Yash
D Manish

Which of the following adaptations are shown by given plant?
      
(i)    Hollow stems and poorly developed roots.
(ii)   Branches are cone-shaped and slanting.
(iii)  Large and flat floating leaves with waxy upper surface.
(iv)  Stem performs photosynthesis.
(v)   Succulent and swollen stems to store water.

A(i) , (iv) and (v)
B(i) and (iii)
C(ii) , (iii) and (v)
D(i) , (iii) , (iv) and (v)

Unscramble the given letters to get the name of a very weak stemmed plant.

A LOGIABVNEUILA
B UMKPPNI
C IISCHBUS
D UACNSGRAE

Which of these living things would die if there would be no green plants on Earth?


A a and c only
B b and c only
C b and d only
D a, b, c and d