DAY – 11: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015
11 June 2015
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Question 1 of 16
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- A copyright protects an invention, where invention is defined as a solution to a specific technological problem and is a product or a process
- A patent is granted for a limited period of time
- Trademark rights prevents others from making the same goods or from selling the same goods or services under a clearly different mark
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
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Solution: c)
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. A patent protects invention.
Trademark rights may be used to prevent others from using a confusingly similar mark, but not to prevent others from making the same goods or from selling the same goods or services under a clearly different mark.
http://www.lawmart.com/forms/difference.htm
http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-getting-started/trademark-basics/trademark-patent-or-copyright
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 1
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Solution: c)
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. A patent protects invention.
Trademark rights may be used to prevent others from using a confusingly similar mark, but not to prevent others from making the same goods or from selling the same goods or services under a clearly different mark.
http://www.lawmart.com/forms/difference.htm
http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-getting-started/trademark-basics/trademark-patent-or-copyright
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 1
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Question 2 of 16
2. Question
With reference to Ruhr region of Germany, consider the following statements:
- The Ruhr coalfield is one of the world’s largest, producing the bulk of Germany’s bituminous coal
- The region is predominantly located on the banks of the River Rhine
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
It is located on the River Ruhr.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/economic_change/industry_medcs_rev1.shtml
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/512476/Ruhr
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 1
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Solution: a)
It is located on the River Ruhr.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/economic_change/industry_medcs_rev1.shtml
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/512476/Ruhr
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 1
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Question 3 of 16
3. Question
70 per cent of the world’s fresh water is in Antarctica. This resource can be termed as
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Solution: b)
For definitions, Please refer:
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Solution: b)
For definitions, Please refer:
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Question 4 of 16
4. Question
Wood and biomass can be considered as
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Solution: c)
Some resources can be thought of as both renewable and non-renewable.
Wood – can be used for fuel and is renewable if trees are replanted.
Biomass – which is material from living things, can be renewable if plants are replanted.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/energy_resources/energy_rev1.shtml
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 1
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Solution: c)
Some resources can be thought of as both renewable and non-renewable.
Wood – can be used for fuel and is renewable if trees are replanted.
Biomass – which is material from living things, can be renewable if plants are replanted.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/energy_resources/energy_rev1.shtml
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 1
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Question 5 of 16
5. Question
With reference to sustainable development, consider the following statements:
- Its goal is to ensure that development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
- Millennium development goals can be described as one of the means to achieve the larger goal of sustainable development
- The Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was established by the UN General Assembly in December 1992 to ensure effective follow-up of the Earth Summit
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
http://www.hks.harvard.edu/sustsci/ists/docs/whatisSD_env_kates_0504.pdf (very important for Mains GS+ Essay)
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/csd.html
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 1
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Solution: d)
http://www.hks.harvard.edu/sustsci/ists/docs/whatisSD_env_kates_0504.pdf (very important for Mains GS+ Essay)
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/csd.html
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 1
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Question 6 of 16
6. Question
Consider the following statements
- The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks, by temperature changes, plants, animals and man is known as weathering
- Weathering doesn’t take place in the regions where the temperature fluctuates around 0°C
- Salt also works to weather rock
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/weathering/?ar_a=1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/rock_landscapes/processes_rev1.shtml
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 2
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Solution: a)
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/weathering/?ar_a=1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/rock_landscapes/processes_rev1.shtml
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 2
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Question 7 of 16
7. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Altitude and slope are one of the factors that affect soil formation
- The thickness of a soil profile is determined by the time factor
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 2
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Solution: c)
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 2
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Question 8 of 16
8. Question
Which of the following is used in – Shelterbelts, a method used to protect soil from erosion?
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Solution: b)
A windbreak or shelterbelt is a plantation usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. They are commonly planted around the edges of fields on farms. If designed properly, windbreaks around a home can reduce the cost of heating and cooling and save energy.
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 2
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Solution: b)
A windbreak or shelterbelt is a plantation usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. They are commonly planted around the edges of fields on farms. If designed properly, windbreaks around a home can reduce the cost of heating and cooling and save energy.
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 2
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Question 9 of 16
9. Question
Irrigation accounts for nearly 90% of total groundwater water used. Which of the following states in India uses maximum groundwater compared to other states for irrigation purpose?
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Solution: c)
Please refer to the chart given in the below article:
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 2
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Solution: c)
Please refer to the chart given in the below article:
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Question 10 of 16
10. Question
In which of the following region/regions are you likely find the blue-eared kingfisher bird?
- Western Ghats of India
- Borneo and the Sulu Islands
- Thailand
- Condo Basin
- Amazon Basin
Choose the correct answer using the codes below
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Solution: a)
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 2
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Solution: a)
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Question 11 of 16
11. Question
With reference to Tin, consider the following statements
- Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin
- Indonesia and China are the world’s largest producers of Tin
- India is world’s third largest producer of Tin
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
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Solution: c)
India’s tin production is a meager 10 tons. India meets most of her tin requirements through imports. It is estimated that India imports around 4000 tons of tin and its alloys (including scrap). Tinplate packaging is picking up in the country. The market size of tin plate packaging is estimated to be around 3,00,000 tons. In India, tin plate is mainly used for packaging in three categories: edible oil & cashew, processed food and non-food.
http://www.indexmundi.com/minerals/?product=tin
http://www.mcxindia.com/SitePages/ContractSpecification.aspx?ProductCode=TIN
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 3
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Solution: c)
India’s tin production is a meager 10 tons. India meets most of her tin requirements through imports. It is estimated that India imports around 4000 tons of tin and its alloys (including scrap). Tinplate packaging is picking up in the country. The market size of tin plate packaging is estimated to be around 3,00,000 tons. In India, tin plate is mainly used for packaging in three categories: edible oil & cashew, processed food and non-food.
http://www.indexmundi.com/minerals/?product=tin
http://www.mcxindia.com/SitePages/ContractSpecification.aspx?ProductCode=TIN
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 3
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Question 12 of 16
12. Question
With reference to diamond, consider the following statements
- A green diamond is the rarest diamond
- Cause of colour in green diamonds is the presence of copper impurities
- Diamond has the highest hardness and thermal conductivity of any bulk material
- Diamond is an allotrope of carbon
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Cause of colour in green diamonds is natural radiation, which creates an external skin or surface of green colour. It is uncommon for the green colour to reach deep within a diamond.
http://www.pricescope.com/wiki/fancy-color-diamonds/green-diamonds
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 3
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Solution: c)
Cause of colour in green diamonds is natural radiation, which creates an external skin or surface of green colour. It is uncommon for the green colour to reach deep within a diamond.
http://www.pricescope.com/wiki/fancy-color-diamonds/green-diamonds
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 3
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Question 13 of 16
13. Question
Consider the following Hydel Projects and their Locations:
- Salas Hydel Project: Jammu and Kashmir
- Tehri dam: Uttarkhand
- Nathpa Jhakri: Nagaland
- Chamera Dam: Uttarkhand
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
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Solution: b)
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_power_stations_in_India
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Solution: b)
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_power_stations_in_India
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Question 14 of 16
14. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Smelting is the process in which metals are extracted from their ores by heating beyond the melting point
- Stainless steel does not corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel does in any conditions
- Stainless steels are iron alloys with a minimum of 10.5% nickel
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
In metallurgy, stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox from French “inoxydable”, is a steel alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium content by mass. Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel does. However, it is not fully stain-proof in low-oxygen, high-salinity, or poor air-circulation environments. There are different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel to suit the environment the alloy must endure. Stainless steel is used where both the properties of steel and corrosion resistance are required.
http://www.bssa.org.uk/about_stainless_steel.php
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 5
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Solution: a)
In metallurgy, stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox from French “inoxydable”, is a steel alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium content by mass. Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel does. However, it is not fully stain-proof in low-oxygen, high-salinity, or poor air-circulation environments. There are different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel to suit the environment the alloy must endure. Stainless steel is used where both the properties of steel and corrosion resistance are required.
http://www.bssa.org.uk/about_stainless_steel.php
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 5
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Question 15 of 16
15. Question
Muslin, Calico and Chintzes are made from which of the following materials?
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Solution: b)
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 5
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chintz
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Solution: b)
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 5
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chintz
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Question 16 of 16
16. Question
With reference to India’s Census 2011 and its findings, consider the following statement
- Bihar has highest density of population among major states in India
- Area wise, Madhya Pradesh is the largest country in India
- Among both states and union territories, Chandigarh has the lowest sex ratio in India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Rajasthan is the largest state in India (area-wise). Daman and Diu has lowest sex ratio at 618.
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 6
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_union_territories_of_India_by_population
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Solution: a)
Rajasthan is the largest state in India (area-wise). Daman and Diu has lowest sex ratio at 618.
NCERT Class VIII, Resource and Development, Chapter – 6
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_union_territories_of_India_by_population
