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The evidence from the graph that the shore crab absorbs salt when placed in dilute solutions of seawater is that the solute potential of the shore crab's body fluids increases (becomes less negative) as the external solution becomes more dilute (less negative solute potential). This indicates that the crab is taking in solutes from the surrounding water to maintain osmotic balance. ai_gemini |
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When the shore crab is placed in dilute solutions of seawater, it absorbs salt through its gills from the surrounding solution. The effect of absorbing salt is to increase the solute concentration of the crab's body fluids. This will lower the solute potential of the body fluids, making them closer to that of the external environment and reducing osmotic stress. ai_gemini |
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When diluted seawater has a lower solute potential (higher water potential) than the body fluids of the spider crab, water will move into the crab's body by osmosis. This will cause the solute potential of the crab's body fluids to decrease (become less negative or more positive), moving closer to that of the surrounding seawater. Conversely, if the seawater is more concentrated (lower water potential), water will move out of the crab's body. Diluting seawater leads to a higher water potential in the external environment compared to the crab's internal environment, causing water to enter the crab and dilute its body fluids, thus increasing the solute potential of the body fluids (making it less negative). ai_gemini |
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Shore crab ai_gemini |
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When the seawater is diluted to a solute potential of -1600 kPa: The solute potential of the body fluids of the spider crab is approximately -1600 kPa. The solute potential of the body fluids of the shore crab is approximately -2000 kPa. ai_gemini |
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Water is absorbed by osmosis from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential across a selectively permeable membrane. ai_gemini |
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The rate of absorption of all ions was found to differ in different plant cells, and it was highest in cells with the greatest number of mitochondria. This suggests that ion absorption, particularly when it occurs against a concentration gradient, is an active process that requires energy. Mitochondria are the primary sites of aerobic respiration, which produces ATP, the energy currency of the cell. Therefore, cells with more mitochondria can supply more energy for active transport, leading to a higher rate of ion absorption. ai_gemini |
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One function for the magnesium ions absorbed by the plant is that they are a component of chlorophyll, which is essential for photosynthesis. ai_gemini |
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To lower the solute potential of the solution, solutes such as salts or sugars can be added to the solution. To raise the solute potential of the solution, water can be removed from the solution, for example, by evaporation, or by adding a solute that dissociates into more particles, thus increasing the solute concentration. ai_gemini |
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The functioning of the cell surface membrane, specifically the presence of carrier proteins and the requirement of energy for active transport, can explain why ions are absorbed at different rates. Different ions may bind to different carrier proteins or require different amounts of energy for transport. ai_gemini |
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The process by which plant cells absorb these ions is active transport. The evidence provided in the table is that the concentration of ions in the cell cytoplasm is higher than in the pond water, and the accumulation ratio is greater than 1 for all listed ions, indicating that ions are moved against their concentration gradient. ai_gemini |
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The missing value for phosphate in the table is 300. The accumulation ratio is calculated by dividing the concentration of the ion in the cell cytoplasm by the concentration of the ion in the pond water. ai_gemini |
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An enzyme acts as a catalyst by lowering the activation energy of a reaction. It does this by binding to the substrate at its active site, forming an enzyme-substrate complex. This binding facilitates the conversion of substrate to product, after which the product is released and the enzyme is free to catalyze another reaction. ai_gemini |
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(a) A: Thylakoid membrane, B: Granum, C: Stroma, D: Outer membrane ai_gemini |
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DNA replication occurs during the S phase (synthesis phase) of the cell cycle. ai_gemini |
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The term used to describe the mechanism by which DNA replicates is semi-conservative replication. ai_gemini |
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Mitochondrion ai_gemini |
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Chromosome ai_gemini |
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Gene ai_gemini |
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1. Phosphate group 2. Deoxyribose sugar 3. Nitrogenous base 4. Nucleotide ai_gemini |
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A triglyceride is a fat molecule composed of glycerol and three fatty acids, serving primarily as an energy reserve. A phospholipid, on the other hand, has a glycerol backbone, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group, forming a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails. This amphipathic nature makes phospholipids essential components of cell membranes, while triglycerides are mainly for energy storage. ai_gemini |
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Ribosomes ai_gemini |
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Triglycerides are used for energy storage. ai_gemini |
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Esterification ai_gemini |
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Metaphase ai_gemini |
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Tissue ai_gemini |
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Endocytosis ai_gemini |
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(a) An unsaturated fatty acid is identified by the presence of at least one carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) in its hydrocarbon chain. In the given diagram of the triglyceride, each of the three fatty acid chains has carbon-carbon double bonds. Therefore, to answer the question, you would draw a line around any one of these three fatty acid chains, as they are all unsaturated. ai_gemini |
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2 * Math.sqrt(m) - 3 / Math.pow(n, 3) ai_gemini |
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5000 5000 7000 7000 ai_gemini |
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ASSAM HI ai_gemini |
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The body of the loop gets executed 5 times. The loop starts with i=1 and continues as long as i <= 5. So, the values of i will be 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Each value of i represents one execution of the loop body. ai_gemini |
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The program iterates through the string "RABBIT". If a character is 'B', it skips printing that character. Therefore, the output will be "RRAIT". ai_gemini |
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50 The code initializes an integer array arr with values {5, 10, 15, 20, 25} and an integer variable s to 0. The loop iterates from i = 0 to i < 3. In each iteration, it adds the element at index i of the array arr to s. - When i = 0, s = 0 + arr[0] = 0 + 5 = 5. - When i = 1, s = 5 + arr[1] = 5 + 10 = 15. - When i = 2, s = 15 + arr[2] = 15 + 15 = 30. After the loop finishes, the value of s is 30. The code then prints the value of s. ai_gemini |
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The image shows a question from a math class: "(iii) Find the maximum of the absolute values of A and B using the Math class." To answer this question, we need to know the values of A and B. Since these values are not provided in the image, we will assume they are integers for demonstration purposes. We can use the Math.abs() method in Java to find the absolute value of a number. Then, we can use Math.max() to find the maximum of these absolute values. Let's assume A = -10 and B = 5. Absolute value of A = Math.abs(-10) = 10 Absolute value of B = Math.abs(5) = 5 Maximum of absolute values = Math.max(10, 5) = 10 Let's assume A = -3 and B = -8. Absolute value of A = Math.abs(-3) = 3 Absolute value of B = Math.abs(-8) = 8 Maximum of absolute values = Math.max(3, 8) = 8 The method to find the maximum of the absolute values of A and B would be: Math.max(Math.abs(A), Math.abs(B)) ai_gemini |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : Computer Applications (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru) | |
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int num = 15; int output; if (num % 3 == 0) { output = num * 3; } else { output = num - 2; } ai_gemini |
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Option (d) i and iii. Primitive data types in Java are int, char, boolean, byte, short, long, float, and double. String and class are not primitive data types. ai_gemini |
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(a) 3040 The code first converts the strings "30" and "40" into integers x and y respectively. Then, it concatenates an empty string with x and y, resulting in the string "3040". ai_gemini |
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The code initializes a string `str` with leading and trailing spaces: " OpenAI GPT ". The `trim()` method removes these leading and trailing spaces, resulting in "OpenAI GPT". Then, it concatenates ">" with the trimmed string and "OpenAI GPTOpenAI GPTOpenAI GPT< ai_gemini |
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The loop starts with cnt = 4. The condition for the loop to continue is cnt > 1. Inside the loop, cnt is incremented (cnt++). Iteration 1: cnt = 4. Condition (4 > 1) is true. cnt becomes 5. Iteration 2: cnt = 5. Condition (5 > 1) is true. cnt becomes 6. Iteration 3: cnt = 6. Condition (6 > 1) is true. cnt becomes 7. ... Since cnt is always incremented and never decreases, and it starts greater than 1, the condition cnt > 1 will always be true. Therefore, the loop will execute infinitely. d Infinite times The loop condition (cnt > 1) will always remain true because the variable 'cnt' is incremented in each iteration and starts with a value greater than 1. This creates an infinite loop. ai_gemini |
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Abstraction. The diagram shows two different views of a car: the driver's view which is a simplified interface, and the mechanic's view which shows the underlying complexity of the engine. This illustrates abstraction, where complex systems are hidden and only essential features are exposed. ai_gemini |
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(b) A constructor is called automatically when an object is created. Constructors are special methods in object-oriented programming that are invoked when an object of a class is instantiated. They do not have a return type, a class can have multiple constructors (overloading), and constructors are not inherited in the same way as other methods. ai_gemini |
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b MAR The substring method extracts characters from a string. In Java, the first argument is the starting index (inclusive), and the second argument is the ending index (exclusive). The string "MARKER" has indices: M(0), A(1), R(2), K(3), E(4), R(5). Therefore, substring(1, 4) extracts characters from index 1 up to (but not including) index 4, which are 'A', 'R', and 'K'. ai_gemini |
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b) Primitive value Wrapper objects in Java are used to wrap primitive data types. For example, an Integer object can store an int value. ai_gemini |
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d) Appellate. The High Court is exercising appellate jurisdiction when it reviews a case decided by a lower court to determine if there were errors in procedure or law. ai_gemini |
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b) It reviews the law to confirm whether it is consistent with the Constitution. The Supreme Court reviews laws to ensure they align with the Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land. ai_gemini |
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The passage describes the annexation of Awadh by the British, which angered the local nobility, soldiers, and peasants, leading to resentment and becoming a cause for the Revolt of 1857. The British justified this annexation, and the text implies that the local population lost their livelihoods. This situation is characteristic of the "Doctrine of Lapse," which allowed the British to annex Indian states if the ruler died without a natural heir, or "the pretext of misrule," where the British intervened citing maladministration. However, the description specifically mentions that "Awadh was known for its prosperity and cultural richness," which contradicts the idea of misrule. The Doctrine of Lapse is not directly suggested by the details. The passage strongly implies that the British found an excuse (which was a pretext) to annex Awadh, likely due to its strategic importance or resources, under the guise of "misrule" even though it was prosperous. Therefore, the pretext of misrule is the most fitting policy. ai_gemini |
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The correct chronology of the events is: 1. The Cabinet Mission (1946) 2. The Lucknow Pact (1916) 3. The Quit India Movement (1942) Arranging these in chronological order: The Lucknow Pact (1916) The Quit India Movement (1942) The Cabinet Mission (1946) Therefore, the correct order is 2, 3, 1. ai_gemini |
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Ranjan notices students littering the school ground and wants to address this issue by taking inspiration from the methods of the Early Nationalists. Early Nationalists primarily used methods of prayer, petition, and protest, emphasizing constitutional means and persuasion. Among the given options, "Write a letter to the Principal about the problem" best reflects the persuasive and constitutional approach associated with the Early Nationalists, as opposed to more confrontational or punitive methods. ai_gemini |
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The image shows the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" logo, which translates to "Self-Reliant India." This is a national campaign aimed at promoting domestic production and self-sufficiency. The question asks which self-reliance method of the Assertive Nationalists aligns with this Central Government program. The Swadeshi movement, advocated by Assertive Nationalists, focused on promoting indigenous goods and boycotting foreign products to achieve economic self-reliance. This aligns directly with the spirit of "Aatmanirbhar Bharat." ai_gemini |
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Assertion (A): The Brahmin soldiers felt that the British policies were a danger to their caste. This is true. Many Brahmin soldiers were concerned about the General Service Enlistment Act, as it implied that they might have to travel overseas, which was seen as a violation of their caste rules. Reason (R): The British Parliament passed the General Service Enlistment Act. This is also true. The Act was passed by the British Parliament. Explanation: The passing of the General Service Enlistment Act directly led to the fears among Brahmin soldiers that their caste would be endangered. Therefore, Reason (R) is a correct explanation for Assertion (A). ai_gemini |
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The image shows a group of people sitting in a semi-circular arrangement around a central table with a boat on it. This setting is characteristic of a parliamentary session or a cabinet meeting. The options provided are about the responsibilities and structure of ministers. Given the visual context, the most appropriate description relates to how decisions are made within such a body. The image best describes a situation where decisions are collectively taken by the Cabinet. ai_gemini |
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A writ issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal directing it to stop proceedings in a particular case is called Prohibition. This is because the lower court is acting in excess of its jurisdiction. ai_gemini |
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The Electoral College for the Vice-Presidential elections in India consists of the elected members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Therefore, P (elected members of the Lok Sabha) and Q (elected members of the Rajya Sabha) form the Electoral College. ai_gemini |
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The image depicts a formal meeting setting, likely a legislative or parliamentary assembly, with many individuals seated and facing a central point. The question asks which option best describes this picture. Considering the typical functions and structures of such bodies, the statement "All decisions are collectively taken by the Cabinet" aligns with the collaborative nature often seen in governmental decision-making processes, which could be represented by such a gathering. ai_gemini |
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To be eligible to become the President of India, a person must be a citizen of India, have completed 35 years of age, and be qualified for election as a member of the House of the People (Lok Sabha). Person W is 30 years old, which is below the age requirement. Person X has taken Canadian citizenship, disqualifying them from being a citizen of India. Person Y has declared bankruptcy, which can disqualify them. Person Z is 35 years old and described as a reputed scientist, fulfilling the age requirement and not having any obvious disqualifications. Therefore, Z is the person who fulfills the eligibility criteria. ai_gemini |
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The question asks about the advantage of the Lok Adalat highlighted in the case where Rani and Ramya reached a good settlement over a boundary wall dispute without anger or resentment. This scenario demonstrates the effectiveness of the Lok Adalat in resolving disputes amicably and without prolonged conflict. The Lok Adalat aims to facilitate compromise and mutual agreement, which is directly reflected in the peaceful resolution achieved by Rani and Ramya. Therefore, the advantage highlighted is that it Works on the spirit of compromise. ai_gemini |
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a. Science: 1. UNESCO promotes international scientific cooperation by organizing conferences and workshops. 2. It supports research and development in various scientific fields through grants and scholarships. b. Education: 1. UNESCO works to ensure quality education for all by developing educational policies and standards. 2. It promotes literacy and lifelong learning opportunities worldwide. ai_gemini |
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The veto power is the power to unilaterally stop an official action, especially the enactment of legislation. It is a special power of voting where a member can cast a negative vote to prevent a decision from being made or implemented. Four countries that have this power are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (all permanent members of the UN Security Council). ai_gemini |
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The organization established by the leaders in the picture is the United Nations. Two of its objectives are: 1. To maintain international peace and security. 2. To develop friendly relations among nations. ai_gemini |
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(d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a prominent social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education in India during the 19th century. ai_gemini |
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b UNICEF The image shows a vaccination being administered, which is a health-related activity. UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) is a UN agency that focuses on children's rights, survival, development, and protection, including health initiatives like vaccination programs. The other options are ILO (International Labour Organization), UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), which have different primary focuses. ai_gemini |
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The odd one out is (a) To prohibit the states from entering into secret treaties. This is because the other options represent positive goals or principles of international relations, whereas prohibiting secret treaties is a restrictive measure. ai_gemini |
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The Treaty of Versailles severely restricted Germany's military capabilities by: 1. Limiting the army to 100,000 men and prohibiting conscription. 2. Demilitarizing the Rhineland, preventing Germany from stationing troops or building fortifications in this strategic border region. ai_gemini |
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The question asks to find the equivalent for Group B, given that Group A is "United Provinces". This is a historical question related to the administrative divisions of British India. The United Provinces of Agra and Oudh was a province of British India. Among the given options, Bihar was also a province of British India, and in many historical contexts, the grouping of provinces would be between these regions. (d) Bihar ai_gemini |
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I'm 2017 batch. So sweet of y'all to reply though. Its almost 9 years since my boards haha. We definitely have grown so much! anshika28 |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : Chemistry (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru) | |
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Name of the process: Catalytic oxidation of ammonia A. Oxidised substance: NH3 B. Reduced product: H2O and NO ai_model |
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(a) Volume of O2 = 105.0 ml, Volume of CO2 = 60.0 ml (b) Total volume of gaseous mixture = 28.0 L ai_model |
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(a) Magnesium nitride and Water (b) Mg3N2 + 6H2O -> 3Mg(OH)2 + 2NH3 (c) Lumps of calcium oxide (d) Concentrated Hydrochloric acid ai_model |
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(a) Iron (Fe) (b) Zinc (Zn) ai_model |
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(a) Non-volatile acid property (b) Acidic property (c) Oxidising property (d) Dehydrating property ai_model |
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(a) Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and Oxygen (O2) (b) Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Sulphur dioxide (SO2) (c) Nitrogen (N2) (d) Ethyne / Acetylene (C2H2) ai_model |
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(a) In the solid state, the ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction and are not free to move. (b) Aluminium has a stronger affinity for oxygen than carbon does, so carbon cannot reduce alumina. ai_model |
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(a) Ferric chloride (b) Lead nitrate (c) Nitric acid (d) Sulphuric acid ai_model |
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(a) Cu2+ (Copper ions) (b) Cu - 2e- -> Cu2+ (c) Electrorefining of copper (d) Anode mud ai_model |
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(a) Al3+ + 3e- -> Al (b) To facilitate the easy removal of molten aluminium which collects at the bottom. (c) To prevent the oxidation of the carbon anodes by the oxygen evolved, and to minimize heat loss by radiation. (d) Cryolite and Fluorspar. ai_model |
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P: Ethanol (C2H5OH) Q: Sodium aluminate (NaAlO2) R: Ethene (C2H4) ai_model |
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(a) NH4+ (Ammonium ion) (b) CaO (Calcium oxide) (c) Ar (Argon) ai_model |
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(a) Ethyl alcohol is a derivative of a hydrocarbon. (b) Concentrated Sulphuric acid is a good dehydrating agent. (c) Dry HCl gas does not turn dry blue litmus to red. ai_model |
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(a) The pink colour of the solution turns colourless. (b) It turns yellow when hot and white when cold. (c) The blue litmus paper turns red and then gets bleached (turns white). ai_model |
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Empirical formula: CH2O Molecular formula: C6H12O6 ai_model |
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(a) (NH4)2SO4 + 2NaOH -> Na2SO4 + 2H2O + 2NH3 (b) Fe + 2HCl -> FeCl2 + H2 (c) AgNO3 + NaCl -> AgCl + NaNO3 ai_model |
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(a) Atomic radius (b) Catenation (c) Molar volume ai_model |
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(a) Sample B (b) Sample C (c) Sample C (d) Sample B ai_model |
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(a) - 5 (b) - 1 (c) - 2 (d) - 3 (e) - 4 ai_model |
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(a) J is Fluorine (F), K is Chlorine (Cl) (b) Element C (c) E - 3e- -> E3+ (d) Element I (Sulphur) or Oxygen (e) Element Ne ai_model |
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(a) ions (b) blue (c) Con. Sulphuric acid (d) increases (e) 3 ai_model |
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(a) Carbon dioxide (CO2) (b) Covalent bonding (c) O::C::O (with two lone pairs on each oxygen atom) (d) CO2 + H2O -> H2CO3 (e) Acidic ai_model |
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(c) Statements 3 and 2 ai_model |
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(b) Acidic property ai_model |
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(c) Calcium ion ai_model |
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(b) 4 ai_model |
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(c) Leaching ai_model |
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(a) Lead nitrate ai_model |
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(b) 2 and 3 ai_model |
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(b) Al2O3 ai_model |
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(d) 3, 1, 1, 1, - ai_model |
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(a) He < C < Al < Ca ai_model |
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(b) Electrolyte: Gold solution, Y - Cathode: Key, X - Anode: Pure gold metal rod ai_model |
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(b) M - 2e ----------> M2+ ai_model |
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(d) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). ai_model |
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(a) 1 and 3 ai_model |
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(b) 2 and 4 ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru) | |
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The Security Council consists of 15 members. It has 5 permanent members (USA, UK, France, Russia, and China) who have veto power, and 10 non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term. ai_model |
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The axis formed was the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis. The countries that were part of this axis were Germany, Italy, and Japan. ai_model |
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Gandhi agreed to attend the Second Round Table Conference as a result of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931), where the government agreed to release political prisoners and Gandhi agreed to suspend the Civil Disobedience Movement. He returned disappointed because the British government refused to concede the demand for immediate self-government and instead focused on the communal question, trying to divide Indians by offering separate electorates to minorities. ai_model |
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Causes included the failure of the Simon Commission, the demand for Purna Swaraj at the Lahore Session, and the rejection of Gandhi's Eleven Demands by Lord Irwin. Gandhi began his march from the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and it ended at Dandi, a village on the Gujarat coast. ai_model |
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The Indian National Congress was established by A.O. Hume. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee presided over its first session. Two objectives were: 1. To promote friendly relations between nationalist political workers from different parts of the country. 2. To formulate popular demands and present them before the government. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru) | |
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The picture shows guns/arms, which connects to the Arms Act of 1878 introduced by Lord Lytton, making it a criminal offense for Indians to carry arms without a license. Two other repressive policies were: 1. The Vernacular Press Act (1878), which restricted the freedom of the Indian language press. 2. The reduction of the maximum age limit for the Indian Civil Service examination from 21 to 19 years. ai_model |
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The immediate cause was the introduction of the Enfield rifle. A rumor spread that the cartridges for this rifle were greased with the fat of cows and pigs. The sepoys had to bite off the end of the cartridge before loading it. This offended the religious sentiments of both Hindu and Muslim sepoys, leading to a mutiny. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru) | |
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The Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie. According to it, if an Indian ruler of a dependent state died without a natural heir, his adopted son would not inherit the throne, and the state would lapse to the British East India Company. It affected Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II, as the British refused to grant him the pension they had been paying to his father. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru) | |
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(a) Revisory Jurisdiction: The High Court can call for the record of any case decided by a subordinate court if it feels the subordinate court has exercised a jurisdiction not vested in it, or failed to exercise its jurisdiction, or acted illegally. (b) Court of Record: The judgments and proceedings of the High Court are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony, and these records are admitted as evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in any subordinate court. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru) | |
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The judges of the High Court are appointed by the President of India. Two qualifications are: 1. He/she must be a citizen of India. 2. He/she should have held a judicial office in the territory of India for at least ten years, or should have been an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru) | |
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Discretionary powers are those powers that the President exercises without the advice of the Council of Ministers. Three such powers are: 1. Appointing the Prime Minister when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha. 2. Dismissing the Council of Ministers if it cannot prove its majority in the Lok Sabha. 3. Dissolving the Lok Sabha if the Council of Ministers has lost its majority. ai_model |
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a. Quorum: It is the minimum number of members required to be present in the House to conduct its business. In both Houses of Parliament, it is one-tenth of the total membership. b. Adjournment Motion: It is a motion introduced in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance, interrupting normal business. ai_model |
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The Rajya Sabha consists of a maximum of 250 members. Out of these, 238 are elected representatives of the States and Union Territories, and 12 are nominated by the President from among persons having special knowledge in literature, science, art, and social service. The elected members are chosen by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies through proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. ai_model |
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| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Karnataka ICSE Schools Association KISA, Bengaluru) | |
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The Mountbatten Plan stated that the treaties with the Princely States would come to an end. They would be free to join either India or Pakistan, or remain independent. ai_model |
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The group is the Assertive Nationalists. Two other methods they practiced were: 1. Boycott of foreign goods, government services, and institutions. 2. National Education, establishing national schools and colleges to promote patriotism. ai_model |
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The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has to approve the introduction of the No-Confidence Motion. If the motion is passed, the Prime Minister and the entire Council of Ministers must resign, leading to the fall of the government. ai_model |
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(d) Nasser, Nehru ai_model |
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(a) France ai_model |
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(b) Write a letter to the welfare association highlighting the problem ai_model |
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(b) Lala Lajpat Rai ai_model |
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(d) Jyotiba Phule ai_model |
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(c) Unity, Faith and Sacrifice ai_model |
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(a) UNESCO ai_model |
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(d) 3-2-1 ai_model |
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(c) He was the founder of the INA ai_model |
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(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). ai_model |
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(d) The ministers work together like a team ai_model |
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(a) P and R ai_model |
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(d) The Parliament ai_model |
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(c) Works on compromise ai_model |
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(d) Z ai_model |
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(b) Deputy Ministers ai_model |
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The principles of Peaceful Co-existence (Panchsheel) are: mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful co-existence. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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Nehru's leadership established India as a powerful force by championing Non-Alignment, allowing an independent foreign policy. He supported anti-colonial movements, enhancing India's moral stature, and his advocacy for peaceful coexistence and global disarmament earned India international respect. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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The objectives of NAM include preserving the independence of newly independent nations by avoiding Cold War military alliances, promoting world peace and disarmament, opposing colonialism and racism, and fostering economic cooperation among developing countries. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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In Science and Technology, UNESCO promotes international scientific cooperation to address global challenges, supports the development of science education in developing countries, facilitates the exchange of scientific knowledge, and organizes regional and world conferences of scientists and technologists. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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Functions of WHO include directing and coordinating international health matters, setting global health standards and norms, assisting governments in strengthening their national health systems, and conducting campaigns to eradicate or control major diseases. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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Functions of UNICEF include providing emergency relief to children and mothers in disaster areas, supporting immunization programs against preventable diseases, promoting maternal and child health and nutrition, and advocating for children's rights and basic education. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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Four provisions of the Indian Independence Act were: the creation of two independent Dominions (India and Pakistan), the abolition of the office of the Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy, granting full sovereign power to the Constituent Assemblies of both Dominions, and the lapse of British paramountcy over Princely States. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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The Congress accepted the Mountbatten Plan because it was seen as the only alternative to widespread communal violence and civil war. Experience in the Interim Government showed a united India with a weak center was unworkable, and they preferred a smaller, strong India over a larger, divided, and weak one. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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The Mountbatten Plan provided that the existing Constituent Assembly would continue its work, but the constitution framed by it would not apply to those parts of the country unwilling to accept it, effectively leading to a separate Constituent Assembly for seceding areas. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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The objectives of the INA were to organize an armed rebellion against British forces to achieve complete independence, to form a Provisional Government of Free India, to seek the help of foreign powers like Japan, and to instill unity and patriotism among Indians transcending religious differences. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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The INA's successes and subsequent trials shattered the myth of the absolute loyalty of Indian soldiers to the British Crown. The patriotic fervor inspired nationalist sentiments within the British Indian armed forces, leading to mutinies like the Royal Indian Navy mutiny in 1946, convincing the British they could no longer rely on the military. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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The objectives of the Forward Bloc were to achieve complete independence for India through mass struggle, to establish a socialist society by reorganizing agriculture and industry on socialist lines, and to abolish the Zamindari system. ai_model |
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Consequences of the 1942 Movement included a massive awakening demonstrating the masses' willingness to sacrifice for independence, the British realization that their rule was untenable without Indian consent, the emergence of new leaders like Aruna Asaf Ali, and increased global attention and sympathy for the Indian cause. ai_model |
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The Cripps Mission failed because its proposals did not satisfy major Indian parties. The Congress rejected it for offering only Dominion Status after the war and allowing provinces to opt out, threatening unity. The Muslim League rejected it because it did not explicitly concede the demand for Pakistan. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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During World War II, the Japanese army was rapidly advancing towards India. The Indian National Congress believed that the British presence in India was an invitation to a Japanese invasion. Leaders felt that if the British withdrew, Japan might not attack, or a free India could better defend itself, prompting the Quit India Resolution. ai_model |
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Advantages of the Lok Adalat include speedy justice without lengthy procedures, economical resolution as there is no court fee, amicable settlement that preserves relationships, and the finality of the award, against which no appeal lies in any court. ai_model |
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The distinction lies in the type of cases handled. When the principal court of original jurisdiction in a district presides over civil cases, the presiding officer is called the District Judge. When the same judge presides over criminal cases, they are referred to as the Sessions Judge. ai_model |
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Lok Adalat, meaning 'People's Court', is an alternative dispute resolution mechanism in India where disputes pending in a court of law or at the pre-litigation stage are settled or compromised amicably, providing quick and affordable justice. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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A writ is a formal written order issued by a court directing an authority to act or abstain from acting in a certain way to enforce Fundamental Rights. Two writs are: 1. Habeas Corpus ('to have the body'), issued to protect personal liberty by directing an authority to produce a detained person before the court. 2. Mandamus ('we command'), issued to a public official or lower court directing them to perform their statutory duty. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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A 'Court of Record' means that the judgments, proceedings, and acts of the High Court are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony. These records have evidentiary value and cannot be questioned in subordinate courts. Additionally, it has the power to punish for its own contempt. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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To be appointed as a judge of a High Court, a person must be a citizen of India and must have either held a judicial office in the territory of India for at least ten years or have been an advocate of a High Court (or of two or more such courts in succession) for at least ten years. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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The Supreme Court exercises Original Jurisdiction in cases involving disputes between the Government of India and one or more States, disputes between the Government of India and any State(s) on one side and one or more other States on the other, disputes between two or more States, and the enforcement of Fundamental Rights under Article 32. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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Appellate Jurisdiction refers to the power of a higher court to hear appeals against the judgments, decrees, or orders of lower courts. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of appeal and hears appeals in constitutional, civil, and criminal matters against the decisions of the High Courts. ai_model |
| ICSE Class X Prelims 2026 : History and Civics (Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum, Kolkata) | |
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The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President after consultation with such judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts as the President deems necessary. For the appointment of other judges, the Chief Justice of India must always be consulted, typically following the collegium system's recommendations. ai_model |
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