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The amount of precipitation that soaks into the soil depends on
  • a)
    how long the rain lasts.
  • b)
    whether or not there are plants around.
  • c)
    whether the soil is wet or dry.
  • d)
    all of the choices
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ans: d
Explanation: The amount of precipitation that soaks into the soil depends on several factors: the amount and intensity of the precipitation, the prior condition of the soil, the slope of the landscape, and the presence of vegetation.

Refer to the given paragraph.
The two main types of root are X and Y. X roots are mostly found in plants having leaves with reticulate venation, while Y roots are mostly found in plants having leaves with parallel venation.
Select the incorrect statement regarding X and Y.
  • a)
    Radish, turnip and carrot are modifications of X.
  • b)
    X is found in gram while Y is found in barley.
  • c)
    X spreads horizontally hence cannot provide strong anchorage whereas Y penetrates very deep into the soil hence provides strong anchorage.
  • d)
    In Y, primary root is short-lived while X has persistent primary root.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rutuja Roy answered
Understanding X and Y Roots
In the context of root types, X and Y represent distinct root systems in plants. Let’s clarify their characteristics to comprehend why option 'C' is incorrect.
Characteristics of X Roots
- X roots, typically associated with plants exhibiting reticulate venation (like dicots), have several key features:
- They often develop a taproot system.
- Modifications of X include radish, turnip, and carrot, which store nutrients.
- X roots, such as those found in gram, provide reliable anchorage due to their deep, primary root structure.
Characteristics of Y Roots
- Y roots, common in plants with parallel venation (like monocots), display different traits:
- These roots form a fibrous system with numerous thin roots.
- They tend to spread horizontally rather than penetrate deeply.
- In Y roots, the primary root is often short-lived, leading to the dominance of secondary roots.
Analysis of Option C
- The statement "X spreads horizontally hence cannot provide strong anchorage whereas Y penetrates very deep into the soil hence provides strong anchorage" is incorrect because:
- X (taproot) provides strong anchorage due to its ability to penetrate deeply into the soil.
- Y (fibrous roots) does spread horizontally, but it does not provide the same level of anchorage compared to deep taproots.
Conclusion
Thus, option 'C' is incorrect because it misrepresents the anchorage capabilities of X and Y roots. X roots actually provide stronger anchorage, while Y roots are characterized by their horizontal spread.

Which is an example of a periodic motion?
  • a)
    Oscillation of a pendulum
  • b)
    Motion of a bus on road
  • c)
    Kids sliding down from a slide
  • d)
    A stone dropped from a certain height
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Gunjan Lakhani answered
Periodic motion is characterized by regular and repeated movements around a central position. In this case, the oscillation of a pendulum swinging back and forth is an example of periodic motion. This phenomenon follows a defined pattern and can be studied in relation to pendulum length and period.

The thin strand of _______________ that we see, are made up of still thinner strand called __________________.
  • a)
    Fiber, yarn
  • b)
    Fiber fabrics
  • c)
    Fabrics, fiber    
  • d)
    Yarn, fibers
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aaditya Chawla answered
The thin strand of _______________ that we see, are made up of still thinner strand called __________________.

Answer:
The correct answer is option D: Yarn, fibers.

Explanation:
- Yarn: Yarn is a long, continuous strand of fibers that is used to make fabric, textiles, or knitting and crocheting projects. It is made by spinning or twisting fibers together to form a cohesive thread. Yarn can be made from various materials such as cotton, wool, silk, polyester, etc.
- Fibers: Fibers are the individual strands that are twisted or spun together to form yarn. They are extremely thin and can be natural or synthetic. Natural fibers include cotton, wool, silk, etc., while synthetic fibers are man-made and include materials like polyester, nylon, acrylic, etc.

Example:
Let's take the example of a cotton T-shirt. The thin strand of fabric that we see is made up of a still thinner strand called yarn, which in turn is made up of even thinner individual strands called fibers.

- The cotton fibers are harvested and processed to remove impurities.
- These fibers are then spun or twisted together to form yarn.
- The yarn is then used to weave or knit fabric, which is further processed to create a T-shirt.

In this example, the fabric is made up of yarn, and the yarn is made up of fibers. The fibers are so thin that they are not visible to the naked eye, but when they are spun together to form yarn, they become visible as a thin strand. This yarn is then used to create the fabric we see in everyday items like clothing, curtains, bedsheets, etc.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D: Yarn, fibers.

Arav performed the following experiment.
He pasted a piece of paper onto the inner bottom surface of a glass. He turned the glass upside down and pushed it into a basin of water. He noticed that the paper remained dry.
Q. Which property of air does this experiment show? Choose the correct option.
  • a)
    Air has mass
  • b)
    Air occupies space
  • c)
    Air cannot dissolve into water
  • d)
    Air takes the volume of the container
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Gunjan Lakhani answered
- The experiment demonstrates that air occupies space.
- When Arav pushed the inverted glass into the water, the air trapped inside prevented water from entering, keeping the paper dry.
- This shows that air takes up space inside the glass, creating a barrier against the water.
- If air did not occupy space, water would fill the glass and wet the paper.
- The experiment effectively illustrates this fundamental property of air.

An example of rectilinear motion is
  • a)
    Apple falling from a tree
  • b)
    Both (a) and (d) 
  • c)
    A spinning top
  • d)
    Motion of a car on a straight road
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rectilinear motion example

Rectilinear motion refers to the motion of an object along a straight line. This means that the object moves in a single dimension without any deviation or change in direction.

Example

The correct answer to the question is option 'b', which states that an apple falling from a tree and the motion of a car on a straight road are both examples of rectilinear motion. Let's examine these examples in detail:

1. Apple falling from a tree: When an apple falls from a tree, it follows a straight path towards the ground due to the force of gravity. As long as there are no external factors such as wind or air resistance, the apple will maintain a rectilinear motion until it reaches the ground.

2. Motion of a car on a straight road: When a car travels on a straight road without making any turns or changing directions, it exhibits rectilinear motion. The car moves in a single dimension along the road without any lateral or sideways movement.

Explanation

Rectilinear motion is characterized by the absence of any change in direction. Objects in rectilinear motion move in a straight line, either horizontally, vertically, or at an angle. In the case of the apple falling from a tree, the force of gravity acts vertically downwards, causing the apple to accelerate towards the ground in a straight line.

Similarly, when a car travels on a straight road, the engine's power propels it forward in a straight line. The car's wheels are aligned parallel to the direction of motion, ensuring that it moves without deviating from the intended path.

Conclusion

In summary, rectilinear motion refers to the motion of an object along a straight line without any change in direction. Examples of rectilinear motion include an apple falling from a tree and the motion of a car on a straight road. These examples demonstrate how objects can move in a single dimension without any lateral or sideways movement.

Which is a correct relationship?
  • a)
    1 m = 100 cm
  • b)
    1 cm = 100 cm
  • c)
    1 km = 100 m
  • d)
    1 km = 1000 cm
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Relationship between meters (m) and centimeters (cm)

Conversion factors are used to convert one unit of measurement to another. In this case, we want to convert between meters (m) and centimeters (cm). The correct relationship is given by the option 'A': 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters.

1. Understanding the Relationship:
The relationship between meters and centimeters can be understood as follows:
- 1 meter is made up of 100 centimeters.
- This means that if we take a meter and divide it into smaller units, each smaller unit will be 1/100th of a meter, which is equal to 1 centimeter.

2. Conversion Factors:
In the metric system, conversion factors are used to convert between units. A conversion factor is a numerical ratio that relates one unit to another. In this case, the conversion factor between meters and centimeters is 100:1.

3. Using the Conversion Factor:
To convert meters to centimeters, we can use the conversion factor as follows:
- Multiply the given value in meters by the conversion factor of 100.
- The result will be the equivalent value in centimeters.

Example:
Let's say we have a length of 2 meters. To convert it to centimeters, we can use the conversion factor:
2 meters * 100 = 200 centimeters

4. Using the Relationship:
The correct relationship between meters and centimeters is that 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters. This means that for any given length in meters, we can multiply it by 100 to find the equivalent length in centimeters.

Summary:
- The correct relationship is option 'A': 1 meter = 100 centimeters.
- This relationship is based on the fact that 1 meter is made up of 100 centimeters.
- Conversion factors are used to convert between meters and centimeters, with the conversion factor being 100:1.
- To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the given value in meters by 100.
- The relationship between meters and centimeters allows for easy conversion between the two units of measurement.

Take small amount of food sample in a test tube. Put a few drops of iodine on it. Note down the change in colour. Bluish black colour indicates the presence of (a). The food product (b) can be used for this experiment.
Q. Choose the correct option from ‘a’ and ‘b’ and  answer the question.
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    b
  • c)
    c
  • d)
    d
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Subset Academy answered
When iodine solution is added to a food sample, it reacts with starch to give a bluish-black color. This is a common test to check for the presence of starch in food. In this case, potato is a food rich in starch. Therefore, the correct food product that can be used for this experiment is potato (option b).
The other options are not correct for this iodine test:
  • Calcium is not detected with iodine.
  • Proteins are not tested with iodine, but with other methods like biuret reagent.
  • Vitamin C does not react with iodine in the same way as starch does.

Swati, Sanchit, Surbhi and Sakshi were talking about the difference between the weaving and knitting.
Q. Who among them correctly made the difference between weaving and knitting?
  • a)
    Swati: The process of making a yarn from fibers is called knitting. And weaving is interlacing of two sets of yarns at right angles to make a fabric
  • b)
    Sanchit: The process of making a yarn from fibers is called weaving. And knitting is interlacing of two sets of yarns at right angles to make a fabric. Weaving is done on looms
  • c)
    Surbhi: Weaving is interlacing of two sets of yarns at right angles to make a fabric. In the knitting process, the thread or yarn is used to create a cloth
  • d)
    Sakshi: Weaving is done for silk only while knitting is done for wool only
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rahul Kumar answered
  1. Weaving:
    • Weaving involves interlacing two sets of yarns at right angles to create a fabric. The two sets of yarns are known as the warp (the set that runs lengthwise) and the weft (the set that runs crosswise). This process is typically carried out on a loom.
  2. Knitting:
    • Knitting is a process in which a single thread or yarn is used to create loops, and these loops are interlinked to form a fabric. Knitting can be done by hand or using a knitting machine.
Analyzing the Statements:
  1. Swati:
    • Incorrectly defines knitting as making yarn from fibers (which is actually spinning) and incorrectly defines weaving as interlacing yarns (which is correct but does not relate to knitting).
  2. Sanchit:
    • Incorrectly defines weaving as making yarn from fibers and incorrectly defines knitting as interlacing yarns at right angles (which is actually weaving).
  3. Surbhi:
    • Correctly defines weaving as interlacing two sets of yarns at right angles to make a fabric and correctly states that in knitting, a thread or yarn is used to create a cloth.
  4. Sakshi:
    • Incorrectly claims that weaving is done only for silk and knitting only for wool, which is not true.

Refer to the given Venn diagram and select the correct statement regarding X, Y and Z.
  • a)
    Deficiency of X and Y causes night blindness and scurvy respectively.
  • b)
    X helps in building strong bones and teeth while Y helps in keeping eyes and skin healthy.
  • c)
    Deficiency of Z causes pellagra.
  • d)
    V is a group of several vitamins which forms vitamin complex.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dr Manju Sen answered
In the given Venn diagram X, V and Z represent vitamin D, vitamin E or vitamin A and vitamin K respectively. Deficiency of vitamin A causes night blindness and deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy. Pellagra is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B3. Vitamin B is a group of eight vitamins (i.e., B1 B2 BB5, B6, B7, B9 and B12 and is therefore known as vitamin B-complex.

Study the given flow chart and identify the processes P, Q, R and S carried out in the given sequence for separation of the mixture.

  • a)
    A
  • b)
    B
  • c)
    C
  • d)
    D
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Subset Academy answered
Camphor being sublim able in nature, is separated by sublimation.
Iron filings being magnetic in nature, are separated by magnetic separation method. Sand particles being larger in size and insoluble in water, are separated by filtration. They are obtained in the filter paper, j On evaporating the filtrate, salt is separated.

The act of determining size, capacity, or quantity of an object is called
  • a)
    Units
  • b)
    Measurement
  • c)
    Pace
  • d)
    Motion
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Measurement refers to the process of quantifying attributes such as size, capacity, or quantity of an object. It involves using standardized units to express these attributes accurately. Understanding measurement is essential in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life.

Swati classified a few changes occurring around us as shown in the table.
Which of the changes is/are classified correctly?
  • a)
    2 and 3 only
  • b)
    3 and 4 only
  • c)
    1 and 4 only
  • d)
    3 only
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Coachify answered
Sharpening of pencil - Physical, irreversible change
Evaporation of water - Physical, reversible change
Photosynthesis - Chemical, irreversible change
Rusting of iron - Chemical, irreversible change

 Study the given Venn diagram and identify the gases (L, M and N) present in our atmosphere.
Select the incorrect option regarding characteristics X, Y and Z of these gases
  • a)
    X - Support life on Earth
  • b)
    Y - Do not support combustion
  • c)
    Z - Form compounds that are components of acid rain
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohini Seth answered
L, M and N are oxygen (21 %), nitrogen (78%), and carbon dioxide (0.03%), respectively. Oxygen and carbon dioxide gases support life on Earth (X). Oxygen is required by all living organisms for breathing. CO2 is used by green plants for manufacturing food that is directly or indirectly used by different animals to stay alive. CO2 is also a greenhouse gas that prevents heat from escaping Earth’s surface and keeps the temperature of Earth hospitable.
Both nitrogen and carbon dioxide gases do not support combustion (Y). Oxides of nitrogen react with water vapour present in air to form nitric acid which fall down with rain on Earth’s surface as acid rain (Z).

Refer to the given flow chart and select the incorrect statement regarding P, Q, R and S.
  • a)
    P could be protein fibre whereas Q, R and S could be cellulosic fibres.
  • b)
    Retting is involved in processing of Q whereas ginning is involved in processing of S.
  • c)
    P could be wool, Q could be jute, R could be sisal and S could be cotton.
  • d)
    Fabrics made from P and S are excellent winter clothing whereas fabrics made from Q and R form excellent summer clothing.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Indu Gupta answered
In the given flow chart, P could be animal fibre like wool or silk. Q could be jute, flax or hemp. R could be sisal and S could be cotton. Wool is used in winter clothing while cotton is used for summer clothing. Plant stem fibres like jute, flax, hemp are generally used for making bags, ropes, carpets, etc. Sisal which is a leaf fibre is also used for almost same Dumoses.

Three identical bulbs namely P, Q and R are connected to a battery as shown. What will happen when the circuit is closed?
  • a)
    R will glow brighter but Q and P will be dimmer.
  • b)
    P, Q and R all will glow equally bright.
  • c)
    Q and R will immediately burnout.
  • d)
    P will glow brighter, but Q and R will be dimmer.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

When the circuit is closed, an electric current starts flowing in the circuit from the positive terminal of battery. The current which passes through bulb P is the sum of current flowing in bulbs Q and R. As the brightness depends upon the current flowing through the bulb, so P will be bright but Q and R will be dim.

The properties of four different materials 1,2, 3 and 4 are listed in the given wheel. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate option.

  • a)
    A
  • b)
    B
  • c)
    C
  • d)
    D
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohini Seth answered
Vaseline is immiscible in water as it does not mix completely with water. Metal spoon is hard and lustrous. Cardboard is opaque as it does not allow the passage of light through it. Cotton ball first floats and then sinks when placed in water. This is because once it floats, it starts absorbing water, thus, it becomes heavy and will ultimately sink.

Look the following compass carefully
Now, observe the following arrangements of magnet and compass and find out which of the following shows the direction of compass when they are put near a bar magnet?
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Gayatri Chavan answered
- A compass needle aligns itself with the magnetic field lines.
- A bar magnet has a magnetic field with lines that emerge from the north pole and enter the south pole.
- When a compass is near a bar magnet, its north-seeking pole (usually marked) points towards the south pole of the magnet.

Refer to the given figures of machines P, Q, Pand S which represent different joints of our body. Identify the joints according to movement of these machines and select the correct statement.
  • a)
    P type of joint is found between the upper arm bone (humerus) and shoulder.
  • b)
    Q type of joint is present in our elbow and knee and allows movement in only one plane.
  • c)
    S type of joint allows side to side as well as backward and forward movement, e.g., wrist joint.
  • d)
    R type of joint allows the highest freedom of motion e.g., hip joint.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev Class 6 answered
The given figures P, Q, R and S represent hinge joint, ball and socket joint, pivot joint and gliding joint respectively. Hinge joint (P) is present in our elbow and knee and allows movement in only one plane. Ball and socket joint (Q) allows highest freedom ol motion, e.g., shoulder joint (between humerus and shoulder) and hip joint (between femur and hip bone). Pivot joint (R) also called rotatory joint allows rotatory movement around a single axis. The moving bone rotates within the ring formed from second bone. Joints between firsl and second cervical vertebrae exemplify pivot joint.

Read the given flow chart carefully and fill in the blanks by choosing an appropriate option.

Identify P, Q, R and S.
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    B
  • c)
    C
  • d)
    D
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

:Blowing of a balloon and drying of wet clothes are examples of physical, reversible changes as both these changes do not involve any change in the composition and can be reversed. Tearing of paper and cutting of tree are physical changes that cannot be reversed. Hardening of cement and baking of a cake involve chemical reactions, and are thus chemical changes. Sunrise-sunset and low-high tides are examples of periodic changes as these changes occur at regular intervals.

Study the given Venn diagram.

If 1 represents slaking of lime and 2 represents decomposition of calcium carbonate then P, Q and R could be respectively.
  • a)
    Reversible change, irreversible change and physical change
  • b)
    Periodic change, non-periodic change and physical change
  • c)
    Exothermic change, endothermic change and chemical change
  • d)
    Endothermic change, exothermic change and chemical change.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vp Classes answered
Decomposition of calcium carbonate is an endothermic, chemical change as calcium carbonate breaks into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide by absorption of heat. Slaking of lime releases a lot of heat hence, it is an exothermic, chemical change.
Therefore, P should be ‘exothermic’, Q should be 'endothermic' and R should be chemical change.

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