DAY – 8: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015
08 June 2015
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Question 1 of 18
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- Capsaicin – a component of chilli, is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact
- Main natural component of nectar is fructose, followed by glucose and sucrose respectively
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Capsaicin is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact.
Nectar’s main ingredient is natural sugar in a proportion of approximately 55% sucrose, 24% glucose and 21% fructose.
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 1
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Solution: a)
Capsaicin is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact.
Nectar’s main ingredient is natural sugar in a proportion of approximately 55% sucrose, 24% glucose and 21% fructose.
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 1
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Question 2 of 18
2. Question
Sprouts are said to be rich in nutrients are essential for human health. With reference to this, consider the following statements:
- The desirable nutritional changes that occur during sprouting are mainly due to the breakdown of complex compounds into a more simple form
- A downside to consuming raw sprouts is that the process of germinating seeds can also be conducive to harmful bacterial growth
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
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Question 3 of 18
3. Question
Which of the following animals is/are herbivores?
- Panda
- Beaver
- Kangaroo
- Gorilla
- Rhinoceros
Choose the answer using the codes below:
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Solution: d)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_herbivorous_animals
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 1
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Solution: d)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_herbivorous_animals
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 1
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Question 4 of 18
4. Question
With reference to caustic soda, consider the following statements:
- It is extensively used in food processing industries as a food additive
- It is an hydroxide of calcium salt
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
It is Sodium Hydroxide.
It is not used as ‘additive’ in foods. Sodium Carbonate (washing soda) is used an additive. However, caustic soda is used as washing and softening agent in food processing industry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_hydroxide#Food_preparation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_carbonate#Domestic_use
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 2
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Solution: d)
It is Sodium Hydroxide.
It is not used as ‘additive’ in foods. Sodium Carbonate (washing soda) is used an additive. However, caustic soda is used as washing and softening agent in food processing industry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_hydroxide#Food_preparation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_carbonate#Domestic_use
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 2
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Question 5 of 18
5. Question
With reference to starch, consider the following statements:
- It is produced by all green plants
- Starch is a tasteless powder that is insoluble in cold water, alcohol, or other solvents
- Starch is manufactured in the green leaves of plants from excess glucose produced during photosynthesis and serves the plant as a reserve food supply
- Enzyme Amylase which breaks down starch during digestion, in present only in saliva
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
All carbohydrates absorbed in the small intestine must be hydrolyzed to monosaccharides prior to absorption. The digestion of starch begins with the action of salivary alpha-amylase/ptyalin, although its activity is slight in comparison with that of pancreatic amylase in the small intestine
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/563582/starch
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 2
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Solution: b)
All carbohydrates absorbed in the small intestine must be hydrolyzed to monosaccharides prior to absorption. The digestion of starch begins with the action of salivary alpha-amylase/ptyalin, although its activity is slight in comparison with that of pancreatic amylase in the small intestine
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/563582/starch
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 2
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Question 6 of 18
6. Question
Which of the following tests is used to identify the presence of proteins in a given solution?
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Solution: d)
http://www.harpercollege.edu/tm-ps/chm/100/dgodambe/thedisk/food/xback8.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugol%27s_iodine
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 2
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Solution: d)
http://www.harpercollege.edu/tm-ps/chm/100/dgodambe/thedisk/food/xback8.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugol%27s_iodine
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 2
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Question 7 of 18
7. Question
The symptoms such as poor vision, loss of vision in darkness (night), sometimes complete loss of vision are caused by the deficiency of which of the following vitamins?
Correct
Solution: a)
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 2
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Solution: a)
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Question 8 of 18
8. Question
With reference to jute, consider the following statements:
- Jute fibers are composed primarily of the plant materials cellulose and lignin
- Jute is not 100% recyclable and degradable
- At present India is the largest producer and exporter of jute in the world
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
India is largest producer, but is a net importer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jute#Production
http://www.fao.org/economic/futurefibres/fibres/jute/en/
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 3
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Solution: b)
India is largest producer, but is a net importer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jute#Production
http://www.fao.org/economic/futurefibres/fibres/jute/en/
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 3
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Question 9 of 18
9. Question
A process for the separation of mixtures, by removing a layer of liquid, generally one from which a precipitate has settled is called as
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Solution: c)
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 5
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Solution: c)
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 5
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Question 10 of 18
10. Question
With reference to biogas, consider the following statements:
- It is composed mainly of methane and carbon dioxide
- Biogas can be compressed, the same way natural gas is compressed to CNG, and used to power motor vehicles
- Production of biogas from cow dung involves the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Question 11 of 18
11. Question
Which of the following is the pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower?
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Question 12 of 18
12. Question
With reference to the composition of bones, consider the following statements:
- The bone stores 99% of the body’s calcium and 85% of the potassium
- The organic matrix is composed primarily of the protein collagen which provides flexibility
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Bone is mainly composed of minerals calcium and phosphorous – not potassium.
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 8
https://depts.washington.edu/bonebio/ASBMRed/structure.html#mineral
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Solution: b)
Bone is mainly composed of minerals calcium and phosphorous – not potassium.
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 8
https://depts.washington.edu/bonebio/ASBMRed/structure.html#mineral
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Question 13 of 18
13. Question
Neglecting the rotation and other motions of the Earth, the ball thrown straight up and falling back straight down is a type of
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Solution: a)
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 10
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_motion
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/systemscontrol/mechanismsrev8.shtml
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Solution: a)
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 10
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_motion
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/systemscontrol/mechanismsrev8.shtml
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Question 14 of 18
14. Question
It is said that directly looking at the sun during eclipse would damage the eyes. Which part/parts of the eye will be damaged most?
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Solution: d)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_retinopathy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photokeratitis
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 11
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Solution: d)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_retinopathy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photokeratitis
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 11
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Question 15 of 18
15. Question
The electric bulb is the glass enclosure around the filament that often contains a vacuum or is filled with a low-pressure noble gas to
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Solution: b)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sci-tech-and-agri/fused-bulb/article3225767.ece
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 12
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Solution: b)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sci-tech-and-agri/fused-bulb/article3225767.ece
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 12
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Question 16 of 18
16. Question
Consider the following statements:
- A very small magnet can destroy data when it is brought in contact with a flash drive
- Magnets lose their properties if they are heated, hammered or dropped from some height
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
http://www.techhive.com/article/116572/article.html
http://www.forbes.com/sites/adriankingsleyhughes/2012/11/28/can-a-magnet-destroy-a-pc/
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 13
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Solution: b)
http://www.techhive.com/article/116572/article.html
http://www.forbes.com/sites/adriankingsleyhughes/2012/11/28/can-a-magnet-destroy-a-pc/
NCERT Class VI – Science Chapter – 13
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Question 17 of 18
17. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Asteroids are minor planets, especially those of the inner Solar System.
- Meteroids are usually larger than asteroids
- The large majority of known asteroids orbit in the asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Asteroids are significantly larger in size compared to meteroids.
Class VI, Geography Chapter – 1
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Solution: c)
Asteroids are significantly larger in size compared to meteroids.
Class VI, Geography Chapter – 1
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Question 18 of 18
18. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The equator represents the zero degree latitude
- Both Chandrapur in Maharashtra (India) and Belo Horizonte in Brazil (South America) are located on parallels of about 20° North latitude
- As we move away from the equator, the size of the parallels of longitudes decreases
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Class VI, Geography Chapter – 2
Chandrapur is in North and Belo Horizonte is in South.
Size of latitudes decrease, not longitudes.
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Solution: c)
Class VI, Geography Chapter – 2
Chandrapur is in North and Belo Horizonte is in South.
Size of latitudes decrease, not longitudes.