method of sterilization in man. (iv) Guttation is the loss of water in the form of water droplets from hydathodes. (v) Nephrons are the basic unit of the brain. [5] (c) Give technical terms for the following: (i) Plasma devoid of fibrinogen. 79 ICSE Specimen Question Paper (ii) Movement of water molecules across the cell membrane from hypertonic to hypotonic solution. (iii) The stage where chromosomes lie on the equator of the achromatic spindle. (iv) Alternative form of a gene on a pair
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Question 1 (a) Write the expanded forms of: i) CPCB ii) UNDP iii) GBCF iv) CITES (b) Mention two points to substantiate the fact that health is a key determinant in the capacity of a family to move towards poverty alleviation (c) Why is it important to maintain a buffer zone around a forest? (d) State two objectives of the integrated rural development programme. (e) What are the benefits of using alternate fuels? Question 2 (a) Write any two points to
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Question 1 (a) Name the following: (i) The phase of cardiac cycle in which the auricles contract. Systole (ii) The organ where urea is produced. Liver (iii) The hormone that helps increase the reabsorption of water from the kidney tubules. ADH (iv) Chemical substances produced by micro organisms that can kill or inhibit the growth of other micro organisms. [4] (b) State the main function of the following: (i) Chordae tendinae It holds the valves of the heart in place. (ii) Lymphocytes
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Dusk-H.H Munro Q: Who are the defeated and lost people who find it comfortable to walk about at dusk? Ans: The defeated and the lost people are those who are dejected and disappointed in life. They feel comfortable to walk about at dusk as they do not want to face others and want to escape the bitter and harsh realities of life. Q: Describe the setting of the story. Ans: The story begins with Norman Gortsby sitting on a bench in a park located near the Hyde Park corner in London. It was some
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on punctuality did you learn? (c) Every home should adopt a pet animal. Express your views either for or against this statement. (d) Write an original short story which illustrates the truth of the statement‚ One lie leads to another. [25] 1 ICSE Specimen Question Paper (e) Study the picture given below. Write a story or a description or an account of what it suggests to you. Your composition may be about the subject of the picture or you may take suggestions from it; however‚ there
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POLLUTION Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change.[1] Pollution can take the form of chemical substances orenergy‚ such as noise‚ heat or light. Pollutants‚ the components of pollution‚ can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants. Pollutant A pollutant is a substance or energy introduced into the environment that has undesired effects‚ or adversely affects the usefulness of a resource. A pollutant
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ICSE X | CHEMISTRY Board Paper – 2015 ICSE Board Class X Chemistry Board Paper – 2015 Time: 2 hrs Max. Marks: 80 Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed 10 write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the Question Paper. The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Section I is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from section II. The intended marks for questions or parts
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QUESTION BANK FOR ICSE- 2014-15 CIVICS 1. Name the main constituents of the Indian Parliament. 2.Who can increase the number of judges of the Supreme Court? 3.What is meant by the original jurisdiction of the High Court? 4.Who administers the oath of office to the High Court judges? 5.Mention one reason why Lok Adalats have become popular? 6.Mention one situation when both the houses of Parliament meet for a joint session. 7.Mr. Gurudev was nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha.Mention
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2008 ICSE Mathematics Question paper Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the Question Paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Section I is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section II The intended marks for questions or the parts of questions given in brackets [ ]. SECTION I (40 Marks)
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Dance‚ Physical Education‚ Spanish‚ Western Music‚ Yoga Technical Drawing Applications Saturday March 21 Monday March 23 Wednesday March 25 Thursday March 26 Monday March 30 Note: 1. 3 hrs. 09.00 a.m. Art Paper IV (Applied Art) 3 hrs. 11.00 a.m Biology - SCIENCE Paper 3 2 hrs. 11.00 a.m. Environmental Science (Group II Elective) 2 hrs. 11.00 a.m. Punjabi 3 hrs. 11.00 a.m 2 hrs. Economics (Group II Elective) In addition to the time indicated on
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