Carbon cannot reduce the oxides of sodium, magnesium, calcium, aluminium, etc., to the respective metals. This is because these metals have more affinity for oxygen than carbon. These metals are obtained by electrolytic reduction.
For example, sodium, magnesium and calcium are obtained by the electrolysis of their molten chlorides. The metals are deposited at the cathode (the negatively charged electrode), whereas, chlorine is liberated at the anode (the positively charged electrode). The reactions are : At cathode (Na⁺) + (e⁻) → Na ; At anode (2Cl⁻) → Cl2 + (2e⁻) Similarly, aluminium is obtained by the electrolytic reduction of aluminium oxide.
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10th Kendriya Vidyalaya Periodic Test -3 original papers 2019
For more : see post 10th Biology: HEREDITY AND EVOLUTION SOLVE 1. “Different species use different strategies to determine sex of a new born individual. It can be environmental cues or genetically determined‟. Explain the statement by giving example for each strategy. Ans: Environmental Cue – (a) In some animals, the temperature at which fertilized eggs are kept determines whether the developing animal in egg is male or female eg lizard (b) In some animals like snail, individual can change sex. Genetically – A child who inherits an x chromosome from her father will be a girl and one who inherits a y chromosome from the father will be a boy. 2. a. Define the term Gene. b. The gene for red hair is recessive to the gene for black hair. What will be the hair colour of a child if he inherits a gene for red colour from his mother and a gene for black hair from his father? Express with the help of flow chart. Ans: a. The functional unit of DNA which are made of nucleic acids and protein is called gene. b. Given Black hair – father Dominant [ BB ] and Red hair – Mother – Recessive [ bb] Parents Father BB/Bb X Mother Bb/bb F1 Bb (Black) 3 .a. Mention any two point of difference between acquired and inherited traits. b. If the tail of a mouse is cut for twenty one generations, will the tail occur in the twenty second generation of that mouse? Give reason to support your answer. c. Define the term – Natural Selection. Ans: a. Acquired Traits Inherited Traits Trait acquired during its lifetime Traits inherited from its parents cannot passed on to progeny passed on to progeny Not present in the genetic makeup Present in the genetic makeup b. The mouse continue to have information for presence of tail in its DNA So, mouse will continue to have tail, because it is an acquired trait. c. The process by which nature selects organisms which are more suitably adapted and possesses favourable variations is called Natural Selection 4. With regard to turnip, carrot, sweet potato and potato, three belong to the same category. Identify those three modifications and mention whether they are homologous or analogous. Also mention the reason why the fourth modifications do not belong to the same category. Ans: Turnip, Carrot, Sweet Potato – are modified root – Homologous organs but Potato – modified stem. 5. What are chromosomes ? Explain how in sexually reproducing organisms the number of chromosomes in the progeny is maintained Ans: Chromosomes are thread like structures made up of DNA found in the nucleus of cell. The original number of chromosomes becomes half during formation of gamete. Hence, when the gametes combine, the original number of chromosomes gets restored in the progeny. 6. Explain with an example for each, how the following provides evidences in favor of evolution in organisms: (a) Homologous organs (b) Analogous organs (c) Fossils Ans: Homologous organs – Study of homologous organs suggests that the organs having same structure but performing different functions have evolved from a common ancestor. Ex. - forelimbs of a frog, lizard, bird and man. Analogous organs – Study of Analogous organs suggests that these organs are having different origin and structural plan but perform same function . These are evolved from different ancestors and show adoption of organs for common use. Ex. – wings of butterfly and wings of bat. Fossils – provide the missing links between two species. Fossil Archaeopteryx possess features of reptiles as well as birds. This suggests that birds have evolved from reptiles 7. Explain the following: (a) Speciation (b) Natural Selection Ans: Speciation – The process by which new species develop from the existing species is known as speciation. Speciation takes place when variation is combined with geographical isolation. Natural selection – this is the change in frequency of some genes in a population. This give survival advantage to a species from elimination. Ex. – in a population of beetles, a new variation (green colour) get survival benefit / advantage to green beetles whereas other (red) perishes. 8. How do Mendel’s experiments show that the (a) traits may be dominant or recessive, (b) traits are inherited independently ? Ans: a) When Mendel cross pollinated pure tall pea plants with pure dwarf pea plants, only tall plants were obtained in F1 generation. On self pollinating the F1 progeny, both tall and dwarf plants appeared in F2 generation in the ratio 3:1 Appearance of tall character in both the F1 and F2 shows that it is a dominant character. The absence of dwarf character in F1 generation and its reappearance in F2 shows dwarfness is the recessive character. b) When Mendel conducted a dihybrid cross having two sets of characters, he obtained only one set of parental characters in F1 generation whereas in F2 generation he obtained both the set of parental characters now recombined in the ratio of 9:3:3:1. The appearance of new recombinants in the F2 generation along with parental type shows that traits are inherited independently. 9. What do you mean by Gene flow, Genetic drift . Ans: Gene flow is transfer of gene between population that are partly but not completely separated. Genetic drift: It is the random change in the frequency of alleles (gene pair) in a population over successive generations. Genetic drift takes place due to (a) Severe changes in the DNA (b) Change in number of chromosomes 10. ‘‘It is possible that a trait is inherited but may not be expressed.’’ Give a suitable example to justify this statement. Ans: Yes, it is possible. Example – When pure tall pea plants are crossed with pure dwarf pea plants, only tall pea plants are obtained in F1 generation. On selfing tall plants of F1, both tall and dwarf plants are obtained in F2 generation in the ratio 3:1. Reappearance of the dwarf character, a recessive trait in F2 generation shows that the dwarf trait/ character was present in individuals of F1 but it did not express (due to the present of tallness, a dominant trait / character). 11. ‘‘It is a matter of chance whether a couple will have a male or a female child.’’ Justify this statement by drawing a flow chart. Ans: A human male has XY sex-chromosomes and produces two types of sperms (heterogametic). Either with X-chromosome or with Y-chromosome. A human female has XX sex-chromosomes and produce ova of one type (homogametic) all with X-chromosomes. Parents Male Female Gametes X Y XX Progeny XX XY Female (50%) Male (50%) 12. What is speciation? List four factors that could lead to speciation. Which of these cannot be a major factor in the speciation of a self-pollinating plant species? Explain. Ans: Speciation is the process of the formation of new species from pre-existing ones. Factors – (i) Mutations (ii) Natural selection (iii) Genetic drift (iv) Geographical Isolation Geographical isolation cannot be a major factor in the speciation of a self pollinating plant species. This is because physical barrier cannot be created in self pollinating plants. 13. (a) Cite the evidence on the basis of which it is concluded that birds have evolved from reptiles. (b) Insects, Octopus, Planaria and Vertebrates also possess eyes. Can these animals be grouped together on the basis of the eyes they possess. Why or why not ? Give reason to justify your answer. Ans: a) i) Fossils showing imprints of feathers along with the bones in dinosaurs / reptiles found, ii) They could not fly and presumably using the feathers for insulation, iii) Later they developed / evolved and adapted feathers for flight. iv) Thus, they give evidence that birds have evolved from reptiles. b) No, the structure of the eye in each of these organisms is different / they have separate evolutionary origins. 14. How does sexual reproduction leads to similarities as well as variations ? Ans: Similarities and variations are dependent on the type of allele combination an offspring will get from their parents. If a child get dominant alleles from father then he will look quite similar to his father and quit different from his mother. If he got a combination of dominant alleles from both the parents then he will be quite different from both the parents. 15. What is hybrid? Give term for (i) externally exhibited traits (ii) Traits developed by gene - Ans: Organism having two or more mixed traits are called hybrid . Plants having two pairs of contrasting characters is called dihybrid. (i) Externally exhibited traits : Phenotype (ii) Traits developed by gene – Genotype Visit page dedicated Board exam Heredity and evolution 10th Light Numerical Question Test Paper-1 Download File 10th Light Numerical Question Test Paper-2 Download File 10th Light Numerical Question Test Paper-3 Download File 10th Light Numerical Question Test Paper-4 Download File For more study material for Chapter Light Refraction-Reflection-eye
1. What is the function of ozone in upper atmosphere? Ans: It shields the surface of the earth from ultraviolet rays from the Sun. 2. What is meant by “sustainable management”? Why reuse considered better than recycling? Ans: A type of management which encourages utilization of resources that meet current basic human needs while preserving the resources for the needs of future generations. Reuse considered better than recycling as it does not consume energy. 3. Why are forest considered “biodiversity hot spot”? List two ways in which an individual can contribute effectively to the management of forest and wildlife? Ans: In forest large number of life forms such as bacteria, insects, birds, reptiles, mammals, etc are found . it is a region with large biodiversity of endangered species, many of them being highly endemic and such regions being subjected to large scale destruction are designated as “Hot spots” by ecologists. Two ways in which an individual can contribute effectively to the management of forest and wildlife – i) Not allowing cutting of trees ii) To promote / make people aware about the importance of forests and wild life. iii) Not using wild life products / fur coat or any other named product 4. Why do we need to manage our resources carefully ? Ans: These are not unlimited and with a tremendous increase in human population, the demand for resources is increasing at an exponential rate. 5. Why management of natural resources require a long term preservative? Ans: Long term perspective required to meet the needs of the present as well as for the generations to come. 6. List four measure to conserve forest ? Ans: Four measures to conserve forest are: (i) Reforestation of the deforested areas as soon as possible. (ii) Ban on the indiscriminate cutting of trees. (iii) Felling of trees for fuel wood should be avoided. (iv) Overgrazing in forests should be discouraged. 7. Why should biodegradable and non biodegradable waste be discarded in two separate dustbins? Ans: So that the time and energy required in segregation may be saved and waste may be disposed off quickly 8. List two advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level. Ans: Two advantages associated with water harvesting at the community level are : (i) Recharges ground water (ii) Mitigates floods and droughts (iii) Brings rivers and wells back to life and makes more water available 9. Every one of us can do something to reduce our personal consumption of various natural resources. List four such activity based on 3 – R approach. Ans: Four activities every one of us can do to reduce our personal consumption of various natural resources: i) Reduce excessive use of natural resources like water, fossil fuels, etc.. ii) Reuse of some resources instead of wasting (throwing) them, like empty bottles. iii) Recycle the materials like paper to reduce the pressure on existing natural resources. iv) Changes in lifestyle, personal attitudes and practices. 10. The following organisms form a food chain. Which of these will have the highest concentration of non-biodegradable chemicals ? Name the phenomenon associated with it. Insects, Hawk, Grass, Snake, Frog. Ans: Hawk ; Biomagnification 11. What is meant by three types of ‘R’ (3-R’s) to save the environment ? Ans: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 12.Explain with examples how would you follow the 3-R’s in your school to save the environment. Ans: To save the environment we at school: - Switch off the fans and bulbs when not in use, - Reuse of paper, polythene bags, etc., - Reduce the wastage of water / paper or any other item 13. List four advantages of water stored in the ground as ‘‘ground water’’ Ans: Advantages of water stored in the ground as ‘‘ground water’’ – I. It does not evaporate. II. Spreads out to recharge wells. III. Provides moisture for vegetation over a large area. IV. Does not provide breeding ground for mosquitoes. V. Remain protected from contamination from human excreta, etc.. 14.. Write the full name of the group of compounds mainly responsible for the depletion of ozone layer. Ans: Chloroflurocarbons 15. List two problems that may arise by planting trees of single variety over vast tracts of a forest. Ans: 1. Loss of biodiversity 2. Varied needs of the local people can no longer be met. 3. Degradation of soil 16. Building of big dams gives rise to some problems. List three main problems that may arise. Suggest a solution to any one of these problems. Ans: 1. Social problems 2. Economic problems 3. Environmental problems Solution: Adequate rehabilitation / compensation to the displaced persons / aforestation 17. List two examples of natural ecosystem. Ans: Forests ,Ponds,Lakes 18. Write two advantages of sustainable management of natural resources. Out of the two – reuse and recycle – which is better and why ? Ans: Two advantages - (i) Provides the resources for the present generation. (ii) Preserve the resources for the future generation as well. Reuse is better than recycling because it does not involve use of energy 19. ‘‘Energy flow in food chains is always unidirectional.’’ Justify this statement. Explain how the pesticides enter a food chain and subsequently get into our body. Ans: In a food chain the energy moves progressively through the various trophic levels and is no longer available to the organisms of the previous trophic level / energy captured by the autotrophs does not revert back to the solar input. Pesticides used for crop protection when washed away into the soil or water bodies absorbed by plants. On consumption they enter our food chain and being non – biodegradable these chemicals get accumulated progressively and enter our body. 20. What will be the amount of energy available to the organisms of the 2nd trophic level of a food chain, if the energy available at the first trophic level is 10,000 joules ? Ans: 1000 J 21. List two main causes of the pollution of water of the river Ganga. State how pollution and contamination of river water prove harmful for the health of the people of neighbouring areas. Ans: Causes: Disposal of industrial effluents. Human activities like bathing, washing, immersion of ashes, etc. Disposal of untreated sewage Harmful effects on health – Spreads water borne diseases,- Consumptions of contaminated fishes 22. What is biodiversity ? What will happen if biodiversity of an area is not preserved ? Mention one effect of it. Ans: Biodiversity - number and range of variety of species of life forms in an area Effect – loss of diversity may lead to a loss of ecological stability 23. Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances with the help of one example each. List two changes in habit that people must adopt to dispose non-biodegradable waste, for saving the environment. Ans: Biodegradable substances – can be broken down into simpler substances by nature / decomposers/ bacteria/ saprophytes/ saprobionts. Ex. – Human Excreta/ Vegetable peels, etc. Non-biodegradable substances – can’t be broken down into simpler substances by nature / decomposers. Ex. – Plastic/ glass (or any other) (any one) Habits: - Use of separate dustbins for biodegradable and non biodegradable waste, - Reuse of things such as poly-bags, etc., - Recycle of waste - Use of cotton /jute bags for carrying vegetables 24. What is ozone ? How and where is it formed in the atmosphere ? Explain how does it affect an ecosystem. Ans: Ozone (O3) is a molecule formed by three atoms of oxygen. Ozone is formed at at the higher levels of the atmosphere by action of UV radiation on oxygen (O2) molecule. The higher energy UV radiations split apart some moleculer oxygen (O2) into free oxygen (O) atoms. These atoms then combine with the molecular oxygen to form ozone as shown-- O2 ⎯⎯UV⎯→ O + O then, O + O2 ⎯⎯⎯→ O3 (Ozone) Ozone shields the surface of the earth from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun. This radiation is highly damaging to organisms, for example, it is known to cause skin cancer in human beings. 25. Construct an aquatic food chain showing four trophic levels. Ans: Hydrilla →Scorpio→ Fish → Crane
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