Friday 6 October 2017

CBSE Class 8 - Science - Ch 8 - Cell Structure and Functions (Worksheet) (#cbseNotes)


Cell Structure and Functions (Worksheet) 


CBSE Class 8 - Science - Ch 8 - Cell Structure and Functions (Worksheet) (#cbseNotes)


Fill in the blanks

1. ______ is the structural and functional unit of life.


2. All living organisms are made of ______.


3. Cells were first observed by ____________ in 1665.


4. Antonie van Leeuwen hook was the first to see __________ under microscope which he had constructed himself

Thursday 5 October 2017

CBSE Class 12 - Informatics Practices - Java GUI Programming - Revision Tour-2 (Q & A)

Java GUI Programming - Revision Tour-2
(Q & A)

CBSE Class 12 - Informatics Practices - Java GUI Programming - Revision Tour-2  (Q & A)

Questions and Answers


Q: What is Netbeans? Write about its three important features.

Answer: Netbeans is an open source, Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tool for developing Java applications. 

1. Its a RAD (rapid application development) tool that allows us to develop applications by dragging and positioning GUI components from a palette onto a container.

2. Its GUI builder automatically takes care of the correct spacing and alignment of the different components relative to each other.

3. It has in built support for Java Compiler, interpreter and debugger.

4. It has in built text editor with syntax highlighting.

CBSE Class 10 - Chemistry - Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds - Important Points To Memorise (#cbsenotes)

Carbon and its Compounds 
Important Points To Memorise

CBSE Class 10 - Chemistry - Chapter 4 - Carbon and its Compounds - Important Points To Memorise (#cbsenotes)


1. Carbon forms a large variety of compounds because of its tetra-valency and the property of catenation.


2. Hydrocarbons are the compounds of carbon and hydrogen.


3. Hydrocarbons are of two types – saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) and unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkenes and alkynes)


Tuesday 3 October 2017

CBSE Class 9 - Chemistry - Structure Of An Atom, Atoms & Molecules - Practice Test (#cbseNotes)

Chemistry - Structure Of An Atom, Atoms & Molecules - Practice Test

CBSE Class 9 - Chemistry - Structure Of An Atom, Atoms & Molecules - Practice Test (#cbseNotes)

M.M = 40

Q1. What are the failures of Dalton Atomic theory? (3)


Q2. State the law of constant Proportion? verify it for the reaction of 2.047g H₂ and 16.166g O₂ giving 18.210g water.(3)


Q3. How many molecules of water are present in a drop of water which has a mass of 50g? (2)


Q4. Oxygen is (a) Monovalent (b) Bivalent (c) Trivalent (d) Tetravalent        (1)


Q5. Define the terms:
a) Atomic number
b) Mass number       (2)

CBSE Class 8 - English - Half Yearly Examination Paper - (2017-18) (#cbsePapers)

CBSE Class 8 - English - Half Yearly
Examination Paper - (2017-18)

CBSE Class 8 - English - Half Yearly  Examination Paper - (2017-18) (#cbsePapers)

Monday 2 October 2017

CBSE Class 11 - Business Studies - Banks and Functions Of Commercial Banks (#cbseNotes)

Banks and Functions Of Commercial Banks

CBSE Class 11 - Business Studies - Banks and Functions Of Commercial Banks (#cbseNotes)

Banks
Banks occupy an important position in the modern business world. No country can make commercial and industrial progress without a well organised banking system. Banks encourage the habit of saving among the public. They mobilise
small savings and chennelise them into productive uses.


Q: How will you define bank?

Answer: A bank is an institution which deals in money and credit. It collects deposits from the public and supplies credit, thereby facilitating exchange. It also performs many other function like credit creation, agency functions, general services etc Hence a Bank is an organisation which accepts deposits, lends money and perform other agency functions.

Sunday 1 October 2017

CBSE Class 10 - English (C) - Literature Reader - A SHADY PLOT (Summary) (#cbseNotes)

A SHADY PLOT
(Chapter Summary)

CBSE Class 10 - English (C) - Literature Reader - A SHADY PLOT (Summary) (#cbseNotes)

John Hallock, a ghost story  essayist, is given the undertaking of composing another of the same 'genre’' by Mr Jenkins, the main publisher of his stories.

An arrogant and over-confident John begins considering the 'plot' of his new story yet shockingly he discovers thoughts and new ideas missing his creative energy, at this very crossroads he sees an irregular, spooky and ghostly 'she' figure in his room.

The phantom/ghost claims that she has been the purpose for him composing his spooky stories that effectively by giving him thoughts and plots.


She informs John that she has no further intention to help him as she, along with other members of Writer’s Inspiration Bureau, is going on strike to protest against the misuse of ‘Ghost Calling Board’, i.e., Ouija Board by human beings.

CBSE Class 12 - Informatics Practices - Java GUI Programming - Revision Tour-1 (Q and A) (#cbseNotes)

Java GUI Programming - Revision Tour-1
(Q & A)

CBSE Class 12 - Informatics Practices - Java GUI Programming - Revision Tour-1 (Q and A) (#cbseNotes)

Exercise Solutions of Sumita Arora Textbook


Q1: What is RAD?

Answer: Rapid Application Development (RAD) describes a method of developing software through the use of pre-programming tools or wizards. The pre-programmed tools or controls are simply dropped on a screen to visually design the interface of application.


Q2: What are RAD tools?

Answer: RAD tools are the tool that enables one to create applications in shorter time as compared to conventional language. Common examples of tools are:

NetBEans IDE: Provides RAD tools for Java GUI Application development
C++ Builder: RAD tool to develop Windows GUI applications in C++
Visual Basic: RAD tool to develop Windows based applications in BASIC language

Saturday 30 September 2017

CBSE Class 8 Science - Term 1 - Sample Question Paper (2017-18) (#cbsePapers)

SAMPLE PAPER OF SCIENCE FOR Term-1 (2017-18)       

CLASS-VIII
CBSE Class 8 Science - Term 1 - Sample Question Paper (2017-18) (#cbsePapers)
M.M-90                                                                                                              Time: 3 Hrs

General Instructions:
1. The question paper consists of 34 questions and is divided into four sections, A, B, C and D
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Section A comprises question numbers 1 to 10. Each carries 1 mark
4. Section B comprises question numbers 11 to 20. Each carries 2 marks
5. Section C comprises question numbers 21 to 30. Each carries 3 marks.
6. Section D comprises question numbers 31 to 34. Each carries 5 marks.

SECTION-A  
Q1. Name the process of sowing seeds by scattering them in the field by hand.
Q2. Why are dried neem leaves put in the container in which food grains are stored?
Q3. What is the huge reserve stock of food grains held by government agencies called?
Q4. How is yeast a beneficial fungi?
Q5. Which antibiotic was discovered first and who discovered it?
Q6. Which phenomenon  disturbs the nitrogen cycle?
Q7. Are the handles and bristles of tooth brush made of same material?
Q8. Why are metals used to make bells and musical instruments?
Q9. How does pressure at a point within a liquid change with its depth?
Q10. Why  is a sharp knife more effective in cutting a fruit than a blunt life?