Monday, 3 August 2015

CBSE Class 9 - Science - CH2 - Is Matter Around Us Pure? (MCQs)

Is Matter Around Us Pure?

CBSE Class 9 - Science - CH2 - Is Matter Around Us Pure? (MCQs)

MCQs Based on Class 9 Science NCERT Book Chapter 2


Q1: Which of the following is NOT true about colloids?

(a) Particles in a colloid can pass through filter paper.
(b) A colloid is a homogeneous solution.
(c) Colloidal particles exhibit Brownian motion.
(d) Colloidal particles exhibit electrophoresis.



Q2: Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?

(a) air
(b) brass
(c) sugar dissolved in water
(d) lime water



Q3: How can we separate cream from milk?

(a) Centrifugation
(b) Chromatography
(c) Sublimation
(d) Distillation


Sunday, 2 August 2015

CBSE Class 7 - Science - CH 11 - Transportation In Animals and Plants (MCQs)

Transportation In Animals and Plants 

CBSE Class 7 - Science - CH 11 - Transportation In Animals and Plants (MCQs)
Human Heart Working

MCQs based on NCERT chapter Class 7 Science


Q1: Name the pigment which gives red colour to the blood in mammals.

(a) Globulin
(b) Haemoglobin
(c) Plasma
(d) Platelets



Q2: The fluid part of the blood is called _______

(a) RBCs
(b) Plasma
(c) Haemoglobin
(d) WBCs



Q3: Which component of blood in mammals build up defense against harmful germs enter in the body?

(a) RBCs
(b) Plasma
(c) Platelets
(d) WBCs



Q4: Upper chambers of a human heart are called?

(a) atria
(b) ventricles
(c) pulmunory vein
(d) vena cava

CBSE Class 10 - Introduction to Trigonometry - NCERT Ex 8.3

Introduction to Trigonometry 


CBSE Class 10 - Introduction to Trigonometry - NCERT Ex 8.3


NCERT Exercise 8.3 Chapter Answers 


NCERT Chapter 8.3 solutions are available at www.eduvictors.com site.
Please share your feedback and suggestions here.

Saturday, 1 August 2015

Class 9/10 - English Vocabulary - Ten Foreign Words Used in English You must Know

Ten Foreign Words Used in English 
You must Know

Class 9/10 - English Vocabulary - Ten Foreign Words Used in English You must Know

English language has adopted a many foreign words from other languages. Here is a list of ten such words of foreign words that are used most frequently.

addendum (origin: Latin)

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: An additional chapter or section added to a document after printing or publishing.

Example: The latest edition of Class 9 Maths NCERT book includes an addendum on mathematical models.


adios (origin: Spanish)

Part of Speech: interjection

Meaning: ‘See you tomorrow’, a Spanish farewell.

Example: It’s almost 11 pm, time to go home. Adios, my friends.


Wednesday, 29 July 2015

CBSE Class 10 - Social Science - SA1 Question Paper (2014)

SOCIAL SCIENCE Q. Paper

Class X Summative Assessment-I (September 2014) 

CBSE Class 10 - Social Science - SA1 Question Paper (2014)

Time Allowed: 3 hours                                                                   Maximum Marks: 90
 INSTRUCTIONS
(i) Question Paper has 30 questions in total. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks are indicated against each question.
(iii) Questions No. 1 to 8 are very short answer questions and carry 1 mark each.
(iv) Questions from 9 to 21 carry 3 marks each. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words.
(v) Questions from 22 to 29 carry 5 marks each. Answer of these questions should not exceed 100 words.
(vi) Question No. 30 is a map question. Attach the map inside your answer book.
  
 Q1: Explain any five reasons for bringing in large number of new readers among children, women and workers during the late 19th century.
Or
Identify the hero of the novel 'Indulekha'.

1 
 Q2: In what broad category do the soils of Maharashtra fall?

1 
 Q3: Which local body has a 'Mayor' as its head?

1 
 Q4: What does the concept of patriarchy refer to?

 1
 Q5: What is the language .spoken by the people residing in the Wallonia region of Belgium?

1 
 Q6: How many days of guaranteed employment are provided under National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005?

1
 Q7: Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

1 
 Q8: ATM is an example of which sector?

Thursday, 23 July 2015

CBSE Class 8/9/10 - Reading Comprehension (Set-6)

 Reading Comprehension


Read the following passages carefully and mark out the correct answers from among the alternatives given below each question in every passage:


PASSAGE - 1

Discussions on drug addiction should also be concerned with the vast, majority of people who are not addicts. Their homes and lives are insecure because our narcotics laws drive such people to crime. The drug addict is almost never dangerous when he is under the influence of drugs. What makes him dangerous is the desperate need for money to buy the next dose. Drugs are available only in an illegal black market. The costs are stupendous, and this is what drives the addict to steal, rob and even kill.




Q1: According to the author, discussions of drug addiction are generally concerned with

(a) addicts
(b) non-addicts
(c) criminals
(d) black marketers



Q2: Addicts take to criminal acts because 

(a) drugs make them lose self-control
(b) the habit of robbing and stealing is hard to break
(c) they need large sums of money to buy drugs
(d) law is powerless against them




Q3: The author seems to criticize the narcotics laws for

(a) being too lenient
(b) being too complicated
(c) being ineffective
(d) driving addicts to crime

Wednesday, 22 July 2015

CBSE Class 9 - Biology - CH6 - Tissues (MCQs)

Tissues

CBSE Class 9 - Biology - CH6 - Tissues (MCQs)

MCQs based on NCERT Chapter 6 Tissues


Q1: In plants which of the following have the capability of cell division?

(a) Parenchyma
(b) Sclerenchyma
(c) Xylem
(d) Apical Meristem



Q2: The growth is plants are

(a) limited to certain regions
(b) uniform in all parts
(c) limited to the top region
(d) limited to roots only.



Q3: Intercalary meristems are found 

(a) at internodes and base of leaves
(b) at growing tips of roots
(c) beneath the bark
(d) at the tips of the stem



Q4: Cells of the tissue have dense cytoplasm, thin cellulose walls and prominent vacuoles. Identify the tissue.

(a) Collenchyma
(b) Sclerenchyma
(c) Meristem
(d) Parenchyma



Monday, 20 July 2015

CBSE Class 12 - Business Studies - Question Paper (2014-15)

CBSE QUESTION PAPER  BUSINESS STUDIES 2015

(DELHI)


INSTRUCTIONS
(i)   Answers to questions carrying 1 mark may be from one word to one sentence.
(ii)  Answers to questions carrying 3 marks may be from 50 to 70 words.
(iii) Answers to questions carrying 4-5 marks may be about 160 words.
(iv)  Answers to questions carrying 6 marks may be about 200 words.
(v)   Attempt all parts of a question together
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Q1: What is meant by 'efficiency'in management?                                                  (1)


Q2: How does management help in achieving personal objectives?                              (1)


Q3: Define 'planning premises'.


Q4: Alliance Ltd. is engaged in manufacturing plastic buckets. The objective of the company is to manufacture 100 buckets daily. To achieve this efforts of all departments are coordinated and interlinked and authority-responsibility relationship is established among various job functions. There is clarity on who is to report to whom. Name the function of management discussed above.


Q5: Explain how 'cost of debt' affects the choice of capital structure of a company.


Q6: 'Indian logistics' has its own warehousing arrangements at key locations across the country. Its warehousing services help business firms to reduce their overheads, increase efficiency and cut down distribution time.
State with reason, whether the working, capital requirements of 'Indian Logistics' will be high or low.


Q7: 'Beauty Products Limited' is a natural and ethical beauty brand famous for offering beauty products for men and women. The company uses plant based materials for its products and is the Number 1 beauty brand in the country. It not only satisfies its customers but also believes in overall protection of he planet.

Identify the marketing management philosophy being followed by 'Beauty Product Ltd.


Q8: On Sonika's birthday her mother gave her a pair of gold earrings. After one month Sonika observed that the earrings are losing their shine. She checked the mark on the earrings and found that it was not a proper Hallmark and her mother had been cheated by the shopkeeper. So, she filed a complaint in the district forum which rejected it. Not satisfied by the decision of the district forum, she was very much disturbed and after two months decided to appeal further.
Can Sonika appeal against the decision of the district forum? Give reason in support of your answer.

Saturday, 18 July 2015

CBSE Class 6 - Science - CH 7 - Getting To Know Plants (Worksheet)

Getting To Know Plants (Worksheet)

CBSE Class 6 - Science - CH 7 - Getting To Know Plants (Worksheet)
World's Largest Flower. Do you know its name? See Answer below.
Image credits: wikimedia

Assignment based on NCERT Chapter for Class 6


Q1: Answer the following in one word or one sentence each:

(a) We often see in our homes or in neighbourhood some plants that have long but weak stems and crawl on ground. What are these plants called? Give an example of such a plant.

________________________________________________________________


(b) Some plants grow in our neighbourhood have medicinal properties. What do we call such plants? Give an example of such plant.

________________________________________________________________


(c) Meena tries to pull out a bunch of grass and a rose plant from a soil in her garden. Which plan she is able to pull out easily? Why?

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________


(d) Name the plant which produces the largest flower? What is the diameter of the flower?

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

CBSE Class 6 Science - CH 16 - Garbage In Garbage Out (MCQs)

Garbage In Garbage Out 

MCQs based on NCERT Chapter 

CBSE Class 6 Science - CH 16 - Garbage In Garbage Out (MCQs)
If we keep generating more garbage, we'll turn our city into slums
Dharavi Slum (Asia's the largest slum colony)
photo by: Meena Kadri

Q1: A low lying open area used to store city garbage is called ________.

(a) Garbage House
(b) Trash Bin
(c) Landfill
(d) Pond



Q2: Which one of the following is a good source for making compost?

(a) aluminium foil
(b) polythene
(c) vegetable peels
(d) plastic toy



Q3: The rotting and conversion of some materials into manure is called __________.

(a) logging
(b) composting
(c) scraping
(d) recyling



Q4: Green garbage bin is used for collecting which of the following item?

CBSE Class 10 - Science - SA1 Question Paper (2014)

Science - Question Paper (2014)

Class 10 Science  Question Paper (SA1 - September 2014)

CBSE Class 10 - Science - SA1 Question Paper (2014)

Time Allowed: 3 Hours                                                                            Maximum Marks: 90


General Instructions:
(i) The Question Paper comprises of two sections, A and B. Attempt both sections.

(ii) All questions are compulsory

(iii) All questions of Section A and all questions of Section B are to be attempted separately.

(iv) Question numbers 1 to 3 in Section A carry one mark each. These questions are to be answered in one word or in one sentence.

(v) Question numbers 4 to 6 in Section A are three marks questions. Answer each in about 30 words each.

(vi) Question Numbers 7 to 18 in Section A are three marks each. Answer each question not more than 50 words.

(vii) Questions 19 to 24 in section A are five marks each. Answer each question in not more than 70 words.

(viii) Questions numbers 25 to 33 in section B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question carries one mark.Select the most appropriate choice from the given choices.

(ix) Question Numbers 34 to 36 in Section B are questions based on practical skills and are two marks.
SECTION A
 Q1:Name the two components of peripheral nervous system? 1
 Q2: What are hot spots inside the earth's crust? 1
 Q3: A charge of 150 C flows through a wire in one minute. Find the electric current flowing through it. 1
 Q4: Explain why an aqueous solution of sodium sulphate is neutral while an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is basic in nature. 2
 Q5: When hydrogen gas is passed over heated copper (II) oxide, copper and steam are formed. Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction and state:
(i) the substance oxidised.
(ii) the substance reduced in the reaction.
 2
 Q6: Why do herbivores have longer, smaller intestine than carnivores?

Thursday, 16 July 2015

CBSE Class 10 Maths - CH8 - Introduction to Trigonometry (NCERT Ex 8.2)

Introduction to Trigonometry 

 NCERT Exercise 8.2


NCERT Exercise 8.2 Chapter Answers 


NCERT Chapter 8.2 solutions are available at www.eduvictors.com site.
Please share your feedback and suggestions here.

Monday, 13 July 2015

CBSE Class 6 Science - CH 15 - Air Around Us (MCQs)

Air Around Us 

MCQs based NCERT Chapter 

CBSE Class 6 Science - CH 15 - Air Around Us (MCQs)
Air is present inside the balloon as well as out side it.
How does it rises up? See answer here.
image credits: openclipart

Q1: The blanket of gases that surrounds the earth is called __________.

(a) air
(b) atmosphere
(c) lithosphere
(d) biospehere


Q2: Which one of the following has the major part in air?

(a) Nitrogen
(b) Oxygen
(c) Carbon Dioxide
(d) Helium


Q3: Identify the gas "Odourless, Colourless, Heavier than air, supports combustion"

(a) Nitrogen
(b) Oxygen
(c) Carbon Dioxide
(d) Water vapours


Q4: Which one of the following statement is TRUE?

Sunday, 12 July 2015

CBSE Class 9 - History - CH1 - French Revolution (Important Timelines)

French Revolution 

Important Timelines

CBSE Class 9 - History - CH1 - French Revolution (Important Timelines)

French Revolution has been the important land mark in the history of democracy. Many historians mark it as the beginning of democracy foundation. The site eduvictors.com posted a timelines pictorial view for CBSE Class 9 examination perspective.


Please share your feedback and suggestions.

CBSE Class 10 - CH 8: Introduction to Trigonometry - NCERT Ex 8.1

Introduction to Trigonometry 

NCERT Exercise 8.1 Chapter Answers 

Introduction to Trigonometry Ex 8.1
NCERT Chapter 8.1 solutions are available at www.eduvictors.com site.
Please share your feedback and suggestions here.

Friday, 10 July 2015

CBSE Class 12: Business Studies - CH10 - Financial Markets (Very Short Q and Answers)

Financial Markets

Very Short Q & A based on NCERT Chapter.

CBSE Class 12: Business Studies - CH10 - Financial Markets (Very Short Q and Answers)

Q1: What is a financial market?

Answer: A financial market is a market for the creation and exchange of financial assets.


Q2: Does Financial contribute in any development?

Answer: Financial markets contribute to economic development.


Q3: Name the two major components of a financial market.

Answer: Money Market and Capital Market


Q4: What are financial assets?

Answer: Financial instruments or securities like shares, debentures, treasury bills etc. are considered to be financial assets.


Q5: What is a money market?

Answer: A money market refers to the market where borrowers and lenders exchange short-term funds to solve their liquidity needs.

Thursday, 9 July 2015

CBSE Class 6 Science Ch 12 Electricity and Circuits (MCQs)

CBSE Class 6 Science Chapter 12 
Electricity and Circuits

NCERT Chapter MCQs

CBSE Class 6 Science Ch 12 Electricity and Circuits (MCQs)

Q1: What is pointer 'A', as shown in figure of an electric bulb?

(a) Element
(b) Filament
(c) Holder
(d) Terminal



Q2: What is pointer 'B', as shown in figure of an electric bulb?

(a) Element
(b) Filament
(c) Holder
(d) Terminal



Q3: A simple device that is used to either break or complete the electric circuit, is called ________ .

(a) Switch
(b) Terminal
(c) Current
(d) Conductor



Q4: Electric Cell (Battery) as shown in the figure, pointer 'A' indicates ______________.

(a) Filament
(b) Holder
(c) Positive Terminal
(d) Negative Terminal



Q5: Electric Cell (Battery) as shown in the figure, pointer 'B' indicates ______________.

Wednesday, 8 July 2015

CBSE Class 9 Political Science - CH2 - What is Democracy? Why Democracy? - NCERT Solutions

What is Democracy? Why Democracy?

NCERT Book Solutions for Class 9
CBSE Class 9 Political Science - CH2 - What is Democracy? Why Democracy? - NCERT Solutions

Q1: Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, how would you Classify each of these countries. Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against each of these.
  1. Country A: People who do not accept the country’s official religion do not have a right to vote
  2. Country B: The same party has been winning elections for the last twenty years.
  3. Country C: Ruling party has lost in the last three elections
  4. Country D: There is no independent election commission
Answer:
(a) undemocratic
(b) not sure
(c) democratic
(d) undemocratic

Q2: Here is some information about four countries. Based on this information, how would you Classify each of these countries. Write ‘democratic’, ‘undemocratic’ or ‘not sure’ against each of these.
  1. Country P: The parliament cannot pass a law about the army without the consent of the Chief of Army
  2. (b) Country Q: The parliament cannot pass a law reducing the powers of the judiciary
  3. (c) Country R: The country’s leaders cannot sign any treaty with another country without taking permission from its neighbouring country.
  4. (d) Country S: All the major economic decisions about the country are taken by officials of the central bank which the ministers cannot change.
Answer:
(a) undemocratic
(b) democratic
(c) undemocratic
(d) undemocratic


Q3: Which of these is not a good argument in favour of democracy? Why?
  1. People feel free and equal in a democracy
  2. Democracies resolve conflict in a better way than others
  3. Democratic government is more accountable to the people
  4. Democracies are more prosperous than others

Answer: The argument ‘d’, which states that “Democracies are more prosperous than others”does not fit in favour of democracy. It is because democratic countries like India are still developing economically while there are monarchies like UAE, Kuwait that are economically rich.


Q4: Each of these statements contains a democratic and an undemocratic element. Write out the two separately for each statement:
  1. A minister said that some laws have to be passed by the parliament in order to conform to the regulations decided by the World Trade Organisation.
  2. The Election Commission ordered re-polling in a constituency where large scale rigging was reported.
  3. Women’s representation in the parliament has never reached 10 per cent. This led women’s organisations to demand one-third seats for women.

Answer:
  1. Democratic element: some laws have to be passed by the parliament
    Undemocratic element: conform to the regulations decided by the World Trade Organisation
  2. Democratic element: the Election Commission ordered re-polling
    Undemocratic element:  large scale rigging was reported
  3. Democratic element:  this led to women’s organisations to demand one third seats for women
    Undemocratic element: women’s representation in the parliament has never reached 10 per cent
Q5: Which of these is not a valid reason for arguing that there is a lesser possibility of famine in a democratic country?
   a. Opposition parties can draw attention to hunger and starvation.
   b. Free press can report suffering from famine in different parts of the country.
   c. Government fears its defeat in the next elections.
   d. People are free to believe in and practise any religion.

Sunday, 5 July 2015

CBSE Class 6 - Science - CH11 - Light, Shadows and Reflection (MCQs)

Light, Shadows and Reflections

MCQs
CBSE Class 6 - Science - CH11 - Light, Shadows and Reflection (MCQs)
Sun Dial at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
Do you know it uses the principles of Light and Shadows?
Do you want to make your own Sun Clock (Dial)? See below.


Q1: Objects that emit light on their own are called ___________

(a) Ligth Objects
(b) Luminous bodies
(c) Non-Luminous bodies
(d) Opaque bodies

Q2: Which one of the following is not a luminous object?

(a) lit candle
(b) sun
(c) star
(d) moon

Q3: If we are able to see anything clearly through an object, then such an object is said to be a _______ object.

(a) transparent
(b) translucent
(c) opaque
(d) none of these

Q4: A _______ eclipse occurs when earth comes between sun and moon in a straight line.

(a) solar
(b) lunar
(c) shadow
(d) none of these

Q5: The shape of a shadow depends on which of the following.

Saturday, 4 July 2015

CBSE Class 10 - NTSE SAT Quiz - 24

NTSE (SAT) Quiz-24

CBSE Class 10 - NTSE SAT Quiz - 24

Q1: Which of the following is a plant hormone?

(a) Insulin
(b) Cytokinin
(c) Oestrogen
(d) Thyroxin

Q2: A wire with black insulation in a household electric supply is:

(a) live wire
(b) earth wire
(c) neutral wire
(d) fuse wire

Q3: A solution turns red litmus blue. The pH of the solution is:

(a) 7
(b) 1
(c) 5
(d) 10

Q4: Which one of the following is responsible for ozone layer depletion?

(a) CFC
(b) CO2
(c) SO2
(d) O2

Q5: The change of focal length of an eye lens is caused by an action of the

(a) pupil
(b) retina
(c) cilliary muscles
(d) iris