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Living cells were discovered by
  • a)
    Robert Hooke
  • b)
    Purkinje
  • c)
    Leeuwenhoek
  • d)
    Robert Brown
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anita Menon answered
Robert Hooke, a scientist, was the first person to discover the existence of cells with the help of a microscope in 1665 but they were dead cells.
Anton van Leeuwenhoek, in 1674 with the improved microscope, discovered free-living cells of algae Spirogyra in pond water for the first time.

The combining capacity of an element is called 
  • a)
    Valency 
  • b)
    Atomicity 
  • c)
    Atomic number 
  • d)
    Valence electron
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
  • The combining capacity of an element is known as its valency.
  • Valency is the number of valence electrons in outer shell that take part in the chemical reaction.

Which of the following is not a mixture? 
a) Soap solution
b) Blood
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Coal
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
Carbon dioxide is not a mixture since it contain fixed ratio of oxygen and carbon in 2:1, which is a property of compound not a mixture.

A desert is ...................
  • a)
    an endless stretch of sand
  • b)
    without rainfall
  • c)
    without vegetation
  • d)
    all of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Parth Nambiar answered
Desert

Desert is a geographical region that is characterized by extreme dryness and lack of precipitation. It is a vast expanse of land that receives very little rainfall, and as a result, vegetation is scarce, and sand is abundant.

Endless stretch of sand

Deserts are often associated with endless stretches of sand dunes, but this is not always the case. While sand dunes are a common feature of many deserts, there are also rocky deserts, and deserts that are characterized by vast plains of gravel and dirt.

Without rainfall

Deserts are defined by their lack of rainfall, with many receiving less than 10 inches of rain per year. This lack of rainfall is often due to their location, such as being situated in areas that are far from oceans or other moisture sources.

Without vegetation

The extreme dryness of deserts means that vegetation is scarce, with many deserts being home to only a few types of plants that are adapted to the harsh desert environment. These plants often have specialized adaptations to help them survive in the arid conditions, such as the ability to store water in their leaves or roots.

All of the above

In conclusion, deserts are characterized by their lack of rainfall, scarcity of vegetation, and often vast stretches of sand or rocky terrain. These features make deserts some of the most inhospitable places on Earth, but they are also home to a variety of unique and fascinating plant and animal species that have adapted to the harsh desert environment.

Identify the correct symbol of Gold. 
  • a)
    Go 
  • b)
    Gd 
  • c)
    Ge 
  • d)
    Au 
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
The chemical symbol for gold is Au, taken from the Latin word for gold- Aurum. Its atomic number is 79.

The smell of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas
  • a)
    pleasant
  • b)
    of rotten egg
  • c)
    of burning sulphur
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
Hydrogen sulfide is a flammable, colorless gas with a characteristic odour of rotten eggs. It is commonly known as hydrosulfuric acid, sewer gas, and stink damp. People can smell it at low levels.

The atom is indivisible, was proposed by
  • a)
    Einstein
  • b)
    Lavoisier
  • c)
    Dalton
  • d)
    Proust
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Yes john Dalton say this first but this was expect after because this is made up of electron protein and nuetron

The cell organelles (other than the nucleus) which contain DNA are
  • a)
    plastids and lysosomes
  • b)
    mitochondria and Golgi apparatus
  • c)
    Golgi apparatus and lysosomes
  • d)
    plastids and mitochondria
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
Both mitochondria and plastids possess  their  own genetic material and ribosomes .
The mitochondria DNA and plastid DNA possess genes which produce the proteins necessary for the functioning  of mitochondria and plastids  respectively. 

If a plant cell is kept in a hypotonic solution, it will
  • a)
    Increase in its volume
  • b)
    Maintain the same volume
  • c)
    Decrease in its volume
  • d)
    Burst
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
When the plant cell is placed in a hypotonic solution , it takes up water by osmosis and starts to swell, but the cell wall prevents it from bursting.

Na+ has 12 neutrons and 10 electrons. Which of the following statement is correct?
  • a)
    Na+ has atomic number equal to 10 and mass number 22 
  • b)
    Na+ has atomic number equal to 11 and mass number 23
  • c)
    Na+ has atomic number equal to 10 and mass number 23  
  • d)
    Na+ has atomic number equal to 11 and mass number 22
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
The chemical symbol Na+ represents a sodium ion. The atomic number of sodium (Na) is 11, which means it has 11 protons.
Given that Na+ has 12 neutrons, we can determine the mass number by adding the number of neutrons to the number of protons. So, for Na+:
Mass number = Number of neutrons + Number of protons Mass number = 12 neutrons + 11 protons Mass number = 23
The atomic number remains unchanged because it is determined by the number of protons, which is characteristic of each element. The loss or gain of electrons to form ions does not change the atomic number.
Therefore, the correct statement is: Na+ has an atomic number equal to 11 and a mass number of 23.

The magnitude of the displacement of an object is always
  • a)
    greater than the distance travelled
  • b)
    equal to the distance travelled
  • c)
    less than the distance travelled
  • d)
    less than or equal to the distance travelled
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
  • Displacement is the shortest straight line distance between the initial and final position. This means that there doesn't exist any other path which is shorter than it.
  • If the object travels with that shortest straight-line path then the magnitude of distance and displacement would be the same.
  • If the object doesn't do so and travels with any other paths then as the other path is not the shortest path, so it will be larger than that of displacement. So if the object travels with this path then the magnitude of displacement will be smaller than the distance.
Thus, the magnitude of displacement may be equal to or smaller than that of distance.

Which one of the following phrases would be incorrect to use?
  • a)
    A mole of an element
  • b)
    A mole of a compound
  • c)
    An atom of an element
  • d)
    An atom of a compound
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
 it  will be incorrect to say that  an  atom of  a compound   because, 
Every combination of atoms is a molecule. A compound is a molecule made of atoms  from different elements. All compounds are molecules , but not all molecules are compounds.

1.0 mole CO2 contains
  • a)
    6.022 x 10-23 atoms of carbon
  • b)
    6.022 X 10-23 atoms of oxygen
  • c)
    6.022 x 1023 molecules of CO2
  • d)
    3g atom of CO2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Swati Verma answered
  • One mole of CO2 = one mole of C = 6.02×10 23 atoms of carbon.
  • One mole of CO2 = two moles of O = 2×6.02×1023= 12.04×10 23 atoms of oxygen.
  • One mole of CO2​ = 6.02×1023 molecules of CO2
Note: 6.02×1023 is Avogadro's number and represents number of atoms/molecules present in one mole of substance.

Which of the following is not correct? 
  • a)
    SI unit of temperature is kelvin 
  • b)
    SI unit of pressure is Newton
  • c)
    SI unit of density is kg/m3 
  • d)
    1 litre = 1000 cm3 - 1 dm3 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kritika Bose answered
SI Units of Measurement

SI units are the International System of Units, which is the modern form of the metric system. It is used in scientific and technical fields as a standard system of measurement. The SI system has seven base units, which are used to derive all other units of measurement.

SI Units of Temperature, Pressure, Density and Volume

Temperature: The SI unit of temperature is Kelvin (K), not Celsius (°C).

Pressure: The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), not atm (atmosphere).

Density: The SI unit of density is kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3).

Volume: The SI unit of volume is cubic meter (m3). However, liter (L) is also commonly used as a non-SI unit of volume. 1 L = 1000 cm3 = 1 dm3.

Conclusion

Option B is not correct because the SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), not atm (atmosphere). Atm is a non-SI unit of pressure. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?
  • a)
    Matter is made up of particles
  • b)
    Particles of matter are always in state of motion
  • c)
    Matter is continuous in nature
  • d)
    Particles of matter attract each other
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Incorrect Statement: Matter is continuous in nature.

Explanation:

Matter is made up of small particles called atoms and molecules that have mass and occupy space. These particles are not continuous but are separated by empty spaces. Therefore, the statement that "matter is continuous in nature" is incorrect.

Evidence Supporting the Correct Statements:

a) Matter is made up of particles:

The concept of matter being made up of small particles was first proposed by the Greek philosopher Democritus in the 5th century BC. This idea was later supported by scientists like John Dalton, who proposed the atomic theory of matter in the 19th century. Today, we know that matter is made up of atoms and molecules.

b) Particles of matter are always in a state of motion:

Particles of matter are always in motion, even when they appear to be at rest. This motion can be either random or organized. The kinetic theory of matter explains that the temperature of matter is related to the speed of its particles. When matter is heated, the particles move faster and vice versa.

d) Particles of matter attract each other:

Particles of matter attract each other due to the presence of forces like gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces. These forces allow particles to stick together and form larger structures like molecules, crystals, and even planets.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the statement that "matter is continuous in nature" is incorrect. Matter is made up of small particles that are separated by empty spaces. These particles are always in motion and attract each other due to the presence of forces.

Which of the following is the chemical symbol for nitrogen gas?
  • a)
    N2
  • b)
    N
  • c)
    N3
  • d)
    Ni
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Mahi Chauhan answered
The chemical formula of Nitrogen is N but Nitrogen exists in the molecule of two ions hence the chemical symbol of Nitrogen gas is written as N2.

Identify the correct one from the following statements. 
  • a)
    Elements can be changed into simpler substances. 
  • b)
    Compound has variable composition 
  • c)
    The mixture has properties similar to its components. 
  • d)
    Brass is a compound of Copper and Zinc
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
option ( c) The mixture has properties similar to its compound is the correct answer. 
 
Explanation:- 
This is because in a mixture, the constituent particles are not mixed chemically.
They are mixed physically and can be separated fairly easily by physical Methods.
Thus they show the properties of components.
Example can be alloys.

Find the average speed of a bicycle if it completes two round of a circular track of radius 140m twice in 5min 52 sec.
  • a)
    10m/s
  • b)
    5m/s
  • c)
    2m/s
  • d)
    4m/s
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
Radius of truck = r = 140m 
circumfarance
Time taken to cover the distance = t = 5 min 52 sec = 352 sec
Since it complete 2 rounds, therefor distance it travels is 2 times of circumference. 

The only cell organelle present in prokaryotic cell is 
  • a)
    mitochondria 
  • b)
    ribosome 
  • c)
    plastids 
  • d)
    lysosome
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Lokesh Kumar answered
Ribosomes are a cell structure that makes protein. Protein  is needed for many cell  functions such as repairing damage or directing chemical processes. Ribosomes can be found floating within the cytoplasm  or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.

Find out the correct sentence. 
  • a)
    Enzymes packed in lysosomes are made through RER
  • b)
    Rough endoplasmic reticulum and smooth endoplasmic reticulum produce lipid and protein respectively
  • c)
    Endoplasmic reticulum is related to the destruction of plasma membrane
  • d)
    Nucleoid is present inside the nucleoplasm of eukaryotic nucleus
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
Option B: Rough endoplasmic reticulum produce proteins and smooth endoplasmic reticulum produce lipids. Hence, given statement is wrong. 
Option C: Endoplasmic reticulum is related with the making of plasma membrane. It makes the proteins (with the help of ribosomes) and lipids which are used for membrane synthesis. Hence, given statement is false.
Option D: Nuclear material of a prokaryotic cell consists of a single chromosome which is not membrane bound and lies naked in cytoplasm. Such, nuclear region of cytoplasm is called as nucleoid. Hence, given statement is wrong.
Option A: Lysosomal enzymes are made by rough endoplasmic reticulum. The ribosomes present on rough endoplasmic reticulum are involved in protein synthesis. Almost all enzymes are proteins
So, the correct answer is 'Enzymes packed in lysosomes are made through RER (rough endoplasmic reticulum)'

The process of separation of insoluble solids from a liquid is called:
  • a)
    Filtration
  • b)
    Decantation 
  • c)
    Crystallisation 
  • d)
    Evaporation
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
Filtration is a method for separating an insoluble solid from a liquid. When a mixture of sand and water is filtered: the sand stays behind in the filter paper (it becomes the residue ) the water passes through the filter paper (it becomes the filtrate).

70-80 % of volume of a mature plant cell is occupied by
  • a)
    endoplasmic reticulum
  • b)
    nucleus
  • c)
    cytoplasm
  • d)
    vacuole
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina Sharma answered
The mature cell has simple tissues rather than meristematic tissues so they will not divide and plant cell needs vacuole to make itself rigid and various excretion and storage works are also done by the vacuoles.
So, the vacuoles perform majority of the tasks of the plant cell and hence this is the reason, a mature plant cell has 70-80% of vacuoles in them.

Equations of motion can be used for a body having
  • a)
    uniform motion
  • b)
    non-uniform motion
  • c)
    uniform acceleration
  • d)
    non-uniform acceleration
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
The equations of motion are applicable only when the body moves with uniform acceleration. A body under constant acceleration is uniformly accelerated motion.

Engulfing of food materials or foreign bodies by cells like Amoeba is called
  • a)
    diffusion
  • b)
    endocytosis
  • c)
    osmosis
  • d)
    plasmolysis
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
Organisms like Amoeba have flexible cell membrane due to which they can take in food material or engulf foreign bodies through the process called endocytosis.

Can you explain the answer of this question below:

What is the quantity which is measured as the area occupied in the velocity – time graph?

  • A:

    distance

  • B:

    displacement distance speed acceleration

  • C:

    acceleration

  • D:

    speed

The answer is B.

Vikram Khanna answered
The area under the velocity time graph will give us the displacement of an object and the slope gives the acceleration we should find the area under the graph , if the graph is irregular we need to split it into parts and finally add them and if the shape is not at all regular we should go for integration.

Shivam visited an LPG unit and found that the gas can be liquified at specific conditions of temperature and pressure. Help him to identify the correct set of conditions.
  • a)
    High temperature and high pressure
  • b)
    Low temperature and low pressure
  • c)
    Low temperature and high pressure
  • d)
    High temperature and low pressure
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Basak answered
Explanation:

  • LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is a mixture of propane and butane gases.

  • LPG is stored and transported in a liquid state under high pressure.

  • The liquefaction of LPG can be achieved by compressing the gas and cooling it to a low temperature.

  • Lowering the temperature of the gas reduces its kinetic energy and makes it easier to compress.

  • At low temperatures and high pressures, the LPG gas can be easily liquefied.

  • Therefore, the correct set of conditions for liquefying LPG is low temperature and high pressure.

Which one of the following sets of phenomenon would increase on raising the temperature?
  • a)
    Evaporation, diffusion, compression of gases 
  • b)
    Evaporation, compression of gases, solubility 
  • c)
    Evaporation, diffusion, expansion of gases 
  • d)
    Evaporation, solubility, diffusion, compression of gases.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Mihir Shah answered
The correct answer is option 'C': Evaporation, diffusion, expansion of gases.

Explanation:
When the temperature is increased, several physical processes tend to increase. These processes include evaporation, diffusion, and expansion of gases. Let's understand each of these phenomena in detail:

1. Evaporation:
Evaporation is the process by which a liquid changes into a vapor or gas at temperatures below its boiling point. When the temperature is increased, the kinetic energy of the molecules in the liquid also increases. As a result, more molecules gain enough energy to overcome the attractive forces of the liquid and escape into the gas phase. Therefore, evaporation increases with an increase in temperature.

2. Diffusion:
Diffusion is the process of movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. It occurs due to the random motion of particles. When the temperature is increased, the kinetic energy of the particles also increases. This increased kinetic energy leads to faster and more frequent collisions between particles, resulting in an increased rate of diffusion.

3. Expansion of gases:
When gases are heated, their molecules gain kinetic energy and move faster. This increased molecular motion leads to an increase in the volume of the gas because the molecules now occupy a larger space. Therefore, gases expand when the temperature is raised.

These three phenomena - evaporation, diffusion, and expansion of gases - all increase with an increase in temperature.

Let's summarize the answer:

- Evaporation, the process by which a liquid changes into a vapor or gas, increases with an increase in temperature.
- Diffusion, the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, increases with an increase in temperature.
- Expansion of gases occurs when the temperature is raised, as the increased kinetic energy of the gas molecules causes them to move faster and occupy a larger volume.

Hence, the correct answer is option 'C': Evaporation, diffusion, expansion of gases.

Which of the following graphs show that the body is at rest?
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

In figure A, we can see that the object continues to remain at a fixed place while the time keeps running. So, the object is at rest, because the object does not change its position with time.

The percentage of hydrogen in water is______.
  • a)
    1.11%
  • b)
    11.11%
  • c)
    8.89 %
  • d)
    88.9%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
There is also one mole of oxygen atoms weighing 16.00 grams in the mole of water and that of hydrogen is 2.00 gram.
To get the percentage of hydrogen, divide the 2 by 18 and multiply by 100.
i.e. Percentage of hydrogen = (2/18) x 100 = 11.11%

18 g of water is electrolysed. The weight of oxygen formed will be 
  • a)
    16 g 
  • b)
    8 g 
  • c)
    4 g 
  • d)
    2 g 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Parth Khanna answered
Electrolysis of Water

Electrolysis is a process of decomposition of a compound by passing electricity through it. Water can also be electrolyzed to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases.

The balanced chemical equation for the electrolysis of water is as follows:

2H2O(l) → 2H2(g) + O2(g)

From this equation, it is clear that for every 2 moles of water electrolyzed, 1 mole of oxygen gas is produced.

Calculation of Oxygen Gas Produced

Given that 18 g of water is electrolyzed, we need to calculate the weight of oxygen gas produced.

The molar mass of water (H2O) is 18 g/mol. Therefore, 18 g of water is equal to 1 mole of water.

According to the balanced chemical equation, 1 mole of water produces 1/2 mole of oxygen gas.

The molar mass of oxygen (O2) is 32 g/mol. Therefore, 1/2 mole of oxygen gas is equal to 16 g.

Hence, the weight of oxygen gas produced from the electrolysis of 18 g of water is 16 g.

Therefore, option A, 16 g, is the correct answer.

Fat is abundant in
  • a)
    Liver cells
  • b)
    Alveolar tissue
  • c)
    Lymph glands
  • d)
    Adipose tissue
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
D is the correct option.The fat stored in adipose tissue comes from dietary fats or is produced in the body. hormone signaling; adipose tissueWhen hormones signal the need for energy, fatty acids and glycerol are released from triglycerides stored in fat cells (adipocytes) and are delivered to organs and tissues in the body.

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