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June, 2OO8
: FOUNDATTON COURSE tN SCTENCE
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(i) Method of science G based on the sp€cuhtions
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: (ii) h lron Age, the human existence rwohred only
around {oodgathering and hunting'
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(i) Name any two Indian scientists of the colonial
era and also thelr contdbutions.
(ii) Write two applications of LASER.
(iii) Whai is an arti{icial satellite ?
(iv) Write two evidences lavouring the Big-Bang
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(v) Ust two factors that could have led to the end
of Stone Age.
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B1. In what way have the following affected human society ?
(i) Television
(ii) Genetic Engineering
82. Enhst the various in the npthod oI science
Describe them wtth the hdp of a srrttable exarnple.
83. Explain anr/ two features of the Indian society thal helped
the growth of science and technology in the Gupta period.
Btl. Flow ts th€ age of fosdls determlned ?
85. What is meant by a balanced diii ? Sr:ggest the composltion
of a balanced diet needed by an adult working men.
86. Exphin the concept of cosrnic distance: List four features
that distinguish a radio telescope {rom.the optical telescope.
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clrcaper as compared to other cormtries, yet the cost of
finished product.ii much higher." Justifu the statement.
BlO, What is pollution ?. With the help of an example, explain
, _ B1l. Do ycu think that stability leads to social stagnation land
errentually to stagnation ln scimce ? Justifu lnur answer
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Cl. Would you agree with the statement thai 'Prevention is
better than cure' ? What prewniive mea$res are suggested
for public health ? 10 "-
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C2 With suitable examples, explain hol the science o{
. ergonomics has improved the life oI humans'
C3. What is technology transfer ? How has it helped Indta
advance its technological stahrs ? 10
Ol. Enumerate rrarious scientilic and technical achievenrents of
the Bronze Age. 10
C5. GMng two examples, explain how recycling o{ u/astes
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Cr6. A park of your locality is an ecoE'stem Describe the
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