Science

Term-1 Exam revision-1

I. MCQ’s:
1. The correct way of making a solution of acid in water is to
(a) add water to acid
(b) add acid to water
(c) mix acid and water simultaneously
(d) add water to acid in a shallow containe
2. Paheli wanted to buy a gift made of animal fibre obtained without killing the animal.
Which of the following would be the right gift for her to buy?
(a) Woollen shawl
(b) Silk scarf
(c) Animal fur cap
(d) Leather jacket
3. Read the following statements with reference to the villi of small intestine.
(i) They have very thin walls.
(ii) They have a network of thin and small blood vessels close to the surface.
(iii) They have small pores through which food can easily pass.
(iv) They are finger-like projections.
Identify those statements which enable the villi to absorb digested food.
(a) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)
4. Given below from (i) to (iv) are some food items.
(i) Boiled and mashed potato
(ii) Glucose solution
(iii) A slice of bread
(iv) Mustard oil
Which of the above will give blue-black colour when tested with iodine?
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
5. The swallowed food moves downwards in the alimentary canal because of:
(a) force provided by the muscular tongue.
(b) the flow of water taken with the food.
(c) gravitational pull.
(d) the contraction of muscles in the wall of food pipe.
 6. The image shows a part of the food chain.

A student claimed that rabbit has a heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Is the claim made by the student correct?
(a) No, as the rabbit prepare its own food.
(b) No, as the rabbit provide food to the plants.
(c)Yes, as the rabbit takes in food prepared by the grass.
(d)Yes, as the rabbit takes in food prepared by other rabbit.
7. Turmeric is a natural indicator. On adding its paste to acid and base separately, which colours
would be observed.
(a) Yellow in both acid and base
(b) Yellow in acid and red in base
(c) Pink in acid and yellow in base
(d) Red in acid and blue in base
8. When the soil is too basic, plants do not grow well in it. To improve its quality what must be
added to the soil?
(a) Organic matter
(b) Quick lime
(c) Slaked lime
(d) Calamine solution
9. Selective breeding is a process of
(a) selecting the offspring with desired properties.
(b) selecting the parents with desired properties.
(c) selecting an area for breeding.
(d) selecting fine hair for good quality wool

10. LOB: Construct the cause & effect model of plant rotation done by farmers
1) The model shows how a farmer plants the crop in different beds in three consecutive years.

What is the likely benefit of this

pattern of planting crops?
(a)It increases the height of the crops.
(b)It increases the fertility of the soil.
(c)It reduces the water requirement of crops.
(d)It increases the same type of nutrients in the soil.
SectionB
I Answer the following in two or three sentences each:
1. How do the hair of certain animals help in keeping their bodies warm?
2. Except plants, why can’t other living organisms prepare their food using CO2, water and
minerals?
3. Fungus can be harmful and useful. Give an example showing both of these traits of fungus.
4. Sheep are herbivores, so which type of feed (or food) is provided by shepherds?
5. Steps for the production of silk are given below in a jumbled order. Arrange them in their
proper sequence.
 (a) Eggs are warmed to a suitable temperature for the larvae to hatch from eggs.
(b) Fibres are taken out from the cocoon.
(c) After 25 to 30 days, the caterpillars stop eating and start spinning cocoons.
(d) The larvae/caterpillars or silkworms are kept in clean trays along with freshly
chopped mulberry leaves.
(e) Female silk moths lay eggs.
(f) Cocoons are kept under the sun or boiled in water.
6. Ajay’s father works in a wool industry. In his line of work, he does the job of sorting the
fleece of sheep into fibres of different qualities. Ajay noticed that his father and other
workers who were doing the similar kind of jobs faced a number of health problems.
Ajay discussed this problem with his friends and he came to know that his father is
getting health problems due to the nature of his work.
Ajay is worried about his father’s health. He advised his father to take care of their health
and told him about the occupational hazards.
Now answer the following questions.
(a) What do you mean by occupational hazard?
(b) Name the disease that workers may at risk.
7. Usually crops require a lot of nitrogen to make proteins. After the harvest, the soil
becomes deficient in nitrogen. The bacterium called Rhizobium can take atmospheric
nitrogen and convert it into a soluble form. Most of the pulses (dals) are obtained from
leguminous plants. In return, the plants provide food and shelter to the bacteria. They,
thus, have a symbiotic relationship. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
1. Which is the nutrient mineral which helps in synthesis of proteins for crops?
2. Name the bacteria which helps to convert atmospheric nitrogen into soluble form?
8. Vinay went to visit his grandfather in village where he saw that his grandfather’s field of
wheat are infected with fungus but no one is aware of this. Vinay rushed to his
grandfather’s side and told him that the field have been infected with fungi. He should
use an antifungal agent in his fields to stop this infection.
(a) What is fungus?
(b) Can fungus only cause diseases or can it be helpful also?