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Soil

The microorganisms present in the soil require moisture (water)
and nutrients for growth and survival. Choose from the options
below the habitat (place) where the soil has plenty of water and
nutrients.
(a) Desert
(b) Forest
(c) Open field
(d) Cricket ground

31/10/2024

Science

7th

Secondary Activities

In which one of the following types of economy are the factors of production
owned individually ?
(a) Capitalist
(c)
Socialist
(b) Mixed
(d) None

31/10/2024

Geography

12th (Arts/Humanities)

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

Describe an activity to demonstrate that warm air is lighter than cool air.

31/10/2024

Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

Suggest some precautions to be taken to prevent the roof of a
tin sheet from flying away during a fierce wind storm.

31/10/2024

Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

When strong/high speed wind blows, an umbrella held upright
at times gets upturned. Explain the reason.

31/10/2024

Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

Paheli kept an empty bottle made of plastic inside a refrigerator.
After few hours, when she opened the refrigerator she found
the bottle had collapsed. Explain the possible reason.

31/10/2024

Science

7th

Secondary Activities

Which one of the following statements is wrong?
(a) Cheap water transport has facilitated the jute mill industry along
the Hugli.
(b) Sugar, cotton textiles and vegetable oils are footloose industries.
(c) The development of hydro-electricity and petroleum reduced, to a great
extent, the importance of coal energy as a locational factor for
industry.
(d) Port towns in India have attracted industries.

31/10/2024

Geography

12th (Arts/Humanities)

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

A flag mounted on a flag post near the sea coast flutters in the direction of sea. At what time of the day does this happen – at midnight or in the afternoon?

31/10/2024

Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

A flat in Mumbai with a balcony facing the sea has some clothes hung on a clothes line in the balcony. Towards which direction the clothes will be blown in the afternoon? Explain.

31/10/2024

Science

7th

Wind, Storm and Cyclone

Why is it advisable not to shut all the doors and windows during a storm?

31/10/2024

Science

7th