Grand Test : Environmental Studies 1B
Q1. Which characteristic distinguishes living organisms from non-living things, specifically involving the ability to maintain internal stability?
Q2. In xerophytic plants adapted to desert habitats, which plant part is primarily modified to reduce water loss?
Q3. Which adaptation in birds allows raptors like eagles to have a tearing function in their beaks?
Q4. In the human skeletal system, what is the primary function of cartilage at joints?
Q5. Which deficiency disease is caused by lack of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and affects the nervous system?
Q6. In parasitic nutrition, which plant derives nutrients from the host by penetrating haustoria?
Q7. During anaerobic respiration in muscle cells, glucose is converted to which end product?
Q8. In human reproduction, which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males during puberty?
Q9. The reactivity series of metals places which metal at the top, indicating highest reactivity?
Q10. In a distance-time graph, a curved line indicates?
Q11. The phenomenon where white light splits into colors when passing through a prism is called?
Q12. In an electric circuit, what device is used to protect against short circuits by melting when current exceeds a safe level?
Q13. The minimum temperature at which a substance catches fire is known as?
Q14. The characteristic of sound that distinguishes between a male and female voice is?
Q15. During an earthquake, the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus is called the?
Q16. Which mode of transportation is most energy-efficient for international goods export?
Q17. In animal communication, which type involves pheromones for mating signals?
Q18. The Panchayati Raj system represents which level of governance in India?
Q19. The greenhouse effect is primarily enhanced by increased levels of which gas?
Q20. In the nitrogen cycle, the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates by bacteria is called?
Q21. The Chipko movement was a non-violent protest against?
Q22. Latitudes and longitudes are imaginary lines used to determine?
Q23. Which type of resource is solar energy classified as?
Q24. The Doctrine of Lapse was a policy introduced by which British Governor-General?
Q25. The Dandi March was part of which movement in India’s freedom struggle?
Q26. In the context of social inequities, what does the term ‘stereotype’ refer to?
Q27. The Non-Brahman Movement was led by whom in South India?
Q28. In power sharing, the model of Belgium is an example of?
Q29. Which teaching method in science emphasizes hands-on experiments and inquiry?
Q30. In social studies methodology, what is the primary purpose of using TLM (Teaching Learning Materials)?