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1. Circles 1
2. Magnetic Effects of Electric Current 5
3. Carbon and Its Compounds 10
4. Heredity and Evolution 16
5. Forest and Wildlife Resources 21
6. Investigations 29
7. Syllogism and Series 33
Circles
Crossword
Across
2. A line segment joining two points on
a circle is a _______. [5] 1 2
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6. A part of circumference of a circle is
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called _____. [3]
Down
1. A line that touches the circle at exactly one point is known as a _____. [7]
3. When a chord divides the circular region into two unequal parts, the bigger
part is called the _____. [5, 7]
5. A line that intersects a circle at two distinct points is called a _____. [6]
7. The distance from the centre to a point on the circle is called as _____. [6]
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Standard Equation of Circle
P(x, y)
X
O
(0, 0)
A circle is the locus of a point, which moves in a plane so that its distance
from a fixed point is always constant.
We are taking a point P(x, y) on the circle with centre ‘O’ and radius ‘r’.
OP = r units
OP = (x – 0)2 + (y – 0)2 = x2 + y2
r = x2 + y2
The circle with centre (h, k) and radius ‘r’ has the equation :
(x – h)2 + (y – k)2 = r2
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Puzzle on Tangents
Sol.:- As, QL = QN
N
RN = RM Q R
PL = PM
2 14
[ Lengths of the tangents
from exterior points]
Let ‘r1’ be the radii of semi-circles with diameters QL and QN
Answer (Crossword)
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Magnetic Effects of
Electric Current
Crossword
Across
1. It's a machine which can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
4. _____ is a good example of magnetic substance.
5. The magnetic North pole is located towards the Geographic _____ pole of
Earth.
6. The field lines directed from South to North
1 2 3
______ a magnet. 4
sets magnetic_______. 6
11 12
14. A Solenoid is just similar to a _____ magnet. 13 14
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15. Cobalt is an example of _______ magnetic 16
material. 17 18 19
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16. We can not have a magnet with _____ pole.
17. The ends of a magnet.
18. A metal that has magnetic properties. Hint: It begins with N
20. Voltmeter is a device used to measure _____ .
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2. The filed lines directed from North to South______ a magnet.
3. Microphone is a device which converts ________ in to electrical energy.
8. A freely suspended magnet always aline in_____ -south direction.
10. Ammeter is a device used to measure________.
11. The magnetic field lines never_____ each other.
12. Similar poles of a magnets_______ each other.
13. The net magnetic moment in the diamagnetic material is______.
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19. Many loops of wire placed one on top of another.
Do
You Know?
1. Sea contains magnetic field, induced current and of course water
(i) Seawater has many salts and ions so it is a conductor and therefore its
motion in the Earth’s magnetic field leads to the induction of weak
currents and low intensity magnetic fields (few nanotesla).
(ii) The fields are larger near the surface of the ocean than at greater
depths due to the higher velocity of water near to the surface.
(iv) With the use of Satellite we observe the magnetic fields created by the
movement of seawater can be used to study the generation of tides at
different depths and to understand the flow of energy through the
oceans, which can provide information on climate change.
2. Magnetoreception
(i) A number of organisms including honeybees, bacteria, sharks and
pigeons are capable of detecting magnetic fields.
(ii) Three hypotheses exist for the nature of the mechanism that enables
animals to detect magnetic fields:
a. Induction
b. Alterations in chemical
reactions due to the
magnetic field
One day five scientists accidentally met on the street. As they started to
greet each other, they start talking about their recent works and
discoveries
All nod in unison and seprated with one question in their mind. “Who
was that guy ??”
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Make Electric Bell
Hammer
Gong
2 3
1 D Y N A M O S
U 4 I R O N
5 S O U T H U
S N
6 I N S I D E 8
7 F I E L D 10 N
11 9 E L E C T R O 12
13 C U R R
Z R 14 B A R T E
15 F E R R O R H P
R 16 S I N G L E 19 E
17 P O L E S 18 N I C K E L
20 V O L T O
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Carbon and Its
Compounds
Crossword
Across
Down
2. The process of making soap by the hydrolysis of fats and oils with an alkali
is called ________. [14]
4. Compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structures
are known as ________. [7]
5. The self linking property of an element to form long chain of compounds is
called ________. [10]
6. The products obtained by combustion of hydrocarbons are carbon dioxide
and ________. [5]
8. The ionic part of the soap and detergent molecule is ________ in nature. [11]
12. Methane is a colourless and odourless ______. [3] 10
How to
choose a soap
free from toxic
chemicals?
2. Parabens
They mimic the behaviour of estrogen in the body and are associated
with endocrine disruption, cancer and development of toxicity.
They are also toxic to the environment.
To avoid parabens, avoid soaps containing ingredients ending in
–paraben.
Health concerns with this one include irritation to the eyes, lungs,
and skin.
6. Fragrances
You can see the word “fragrance” listed on product labels, but it is
impossible to know what that means because the fragrance industry
isn’t required to disclose the ingredients used in their products.
This means there could be hundreds of ingredients in one fragrance.
Fragrances are absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream
where they pose health risk including endocrine disruption, organ
toxicity, allergies, asthma, neurotoxicity and cancer.
Fragrances also frequently contain phthalates (which won’t be listed
on labels), which are associated with hormone disruption, birth
defects and developmental toxicity.
Choose
your Soap
wisely!
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Information About Naphthalene and Anthracene
Naphthalene
Anthracene
Anthracene in laboratory
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If anthracene is reacted with an oxidizing agent, such as hydrogen
peroxide, the product we get is anthraquinone.
O
Anthraquinone
4. What is the sum of the number of carbon atoms present in the single
molecule of naphthalene and anthracene?
Answer
1. 19 : 5 3. 7
2. Ketone 4. 24
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Answer (Crossword)
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C
11 B U T A N E
2 6 T
10 I N V E R T A S E W E
A A N
P T A
1 S O L V E N T 8
N R I H
I O 12 Y
F 9 V I N E G A R D
I A R
C 4 S O
A I P
3 A L L O T R O P E S H
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7 H Y D R O P H O B I C
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Heredity and Evolution
Interesting Facts
The sex of the echiuroid worm Bonellia
viridis depends on where a larva settles. If a
Bonellia larva lands on the sea floor, it
develops into a female which is about 10 cm
long. If the larva is attracted to a female's
proboscis, it travels along the tube until it
enters the female's uterus. There, it
differentiates into a minute (1-3 mm long)
male.
Let's take another example: In case of slipper snail, Crepidula fornicata, sex
determination is affected by its location. In this species, individuals pile up on
top of one another to form a mound. Young individuals are always male. This
phase is followed by the degeneration of the male reproductive system and a
period of lability. The next phase can be either male or female, depending on
the animal's position in the mound. If the snail
is attached to a female, it will develop into male
and when such a snail is removed from its
attachment, it will develop into female.
Similarly, the presence of large numbers of
males will cause some of the males to become
females. However, once an individual becomes
female, it will not revert to being male.
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Crossword
1
2
3
4
7
8
Across Down
2. The term used for the complete 1. Another name for sex
set of genetic information in an chromosome.
organism.
3. Observable characters of an
4. Cross that deals with the single organism.
trait.
7. Location of a gene on
5. Gene expressed in both chromosome.
homozygous and heterozygous
conditions.
6. Genetic constitution of an
organism.
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8. Individual with identical alleles.
Origin of Universe
Origin of universe was the most important phenomenon in origin of life. The
Big Bang Theory attempts to explain the origin of universe. This theory
proposes that the universe is very old and its origin took place almost 20
billion (20 × 109) years ago. It states that a single huge explosion (i.e., Big
Bang) took place in the space which was so powerful that it is unimaginable
in physical terms. Due to this explosion, the universe expanded in volume
and the temperature of the space came down. Slowly hydrogen and helium
gases formed, which condensed due to the gravitational forces present in
the surroundings.
What is Atavism ?
n = Number of
Number of zygotes/
(Gametes)n
offsprings
Number of phenotype 2n
Number of genotype 3n
Number of genotypes for n Here,
(n + 1)
multiple allelism 2 n = Number of alleles
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Select the set of parents that can’t produce offsprings having blood
group ‘O’.
A A B A A
(a) I i × I i (b) I i × I I
A B B A B
(c) i i × I i (d) I I × I I
In Pisum sativum, yellow seed colour (Y) is dominant over green (y) and
round shape of seed (R) is dominant over wrinkled (r). Consider that
these two pairs of genes assort independently, then
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Answer (Crossword)
1
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2 G E N OME
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E 3
R P
4 MO N O H Y B R I D
S E
5 D OM I N A N T
M O
6 G E N O T Y P E
7 S Y
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Gametes: Gametes:
YR Yr yR yr yr Yr yr Yr yr
Offsprings Offsprings
produced produced
in F1 in F1
generation generation
YyRr Yyrr yyRr yyrr YYrr Yyrr Yyrr yyrr
Interesting Facts
It has about 47,000 plant species which is tenth place in the world and
fourth in Asia in plant diversity.
There are about 15,000 flowering plants in India, which accounts for 6 per
cent in the world’s total number of flowering plants.
The country has many non-flowering plants, such as ferns, algae and
fungi.
India also has approximately 90,000 species of animals, as well as, a rich
variety of fish in its fresh and marine waters.
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YOU About 10 per cent of India’s recorded wild flora and 20 per
D ?
DI OW cent of its mammals are on the threatened list. Many of
N
K these would now be categorised as ‘critical’, that is on the verge
of extinction like the cheetah, pink-headed duck, mountain quail, and
forest spotted owlet.
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Reasons Behind The Declining Population of Flora and Fauna
Deforestation
Habitat Destruction
Climate Change
YOU 17% of the Amazon rainforest has been lost in the last
D W ?
DI O 50 years due to deforestation.
K N
Since 1951, over 5,000 sq km of forest was cleared for
river valley projects in India.
The Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal is seriously threatened by the
ongoing dolomite mining.
0ver 80,000 tigers, 150,000 leopards and 200,000 wolves were killed for
reward in the period 1875-1925.
Gradually, the tiger came to be seen as a sporting trophy that is Tiger
hunting in India became a Royal Sport. The Maharaja of Sarguja alone
shot 1,157 tigers and 2,000 leopards up to 1957. A British administrator,
George Yule, killed 400 tigers.
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Because of the persistant deforestation and declined level of flora and
fauna, an International Institution called IUCN (International Union for
Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) led the conservation
measures by classifying species into different categories.
24
YOU Bishnoi Community of Rajasthan known to be the protector
D ?
W
DI O of the Blackbucks. They were an instrumental part of the
K N
Blackbuck case or Salman Khan Case.
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Endemic Species: These are species which are only found in some
particular areas usually isolated by natural or geographical barriers.
Examples of such species are the Andaman teal, Nicobar pigeon,
Andaman wild pig, Mithun in Arunachal Pradesh.
Extinct Species: These are species which are not found after searches of
known or likely areas where they may occur. A species may be extinct from
a local area, region, country, continent or the entire earth. Examples of such
species are the Asiatic cheetah, pink head duck.
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Conservation Methods
It is high time for us to think, plan and act for the conservation of the flora and
fauna for their contribution for the maintenance of the ecological balance until
nature chooses it own way to do this.
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Quiz
1. IUCN is abbreviated as:
(1) International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural
Resources
(2) International Union & Council of Nature and Natural Resources
(3) Indian Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
(4) International Union for Conservation of Nature and Wildlife
Answer
1. (1) 2. (4) 3. (4) 4. (2) 5. (1) 28
Investigations
Crossword Puzzle
Solve the crossword using the list of words and the clues.
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2
3
4
5
6 7
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9 10 11
1213
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Across
2. A question
5. Unimaginable
15. To figure out something unknown by considering all its known aspects and
reasoning it through
16. To consider the evidence and then decide what is true or correct (Or to end
something)
Down
1. Curious; wants to understand things
11. To make a logical guess that something is true based on the evidence,
although the evidence is not clear enough to be absolutely certain
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1. POTATO 6. PLANE
2. BOTTLE 7. MANGO
3. DOCTOR 8. CLASSROOM
4. CALCULATOR 9. PORTION
Crossword
Across Down
4. 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, .... is a series of 3. “All A is B” and “some A’s are
_____ B’s” are _____ sentences
1
2
3
5
6 7
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Interesting Facts
A, E, I, O prepositions :-
A E I O
b
b b
b a a a
a
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Answer (Crossword)
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B O
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24 ......
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The first woman to win a nobel prize
Happy Birthday
Marie Curie
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