1. To combat acute water scarcity, Chennai was the first city in India to make rooftop rainwater harvesting mandatory for every household and building. The policy led to significant groundwater recharge and improved water availability. This successful model inspired several other states to adopt similaRead more

    To combat acute water scarcity, Chennai was the first city in India to make rooftop rainwater harvesting mandatory for every household and building. The policy led to significant groundwater recharge and improved water availability. This successful model inspired several other states to adopt similar conservation measures for ensuring sustainable urban water use. Correct Option is (b).

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  2. The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched to link unconnected villages with durable, all-weather roads. Its goal is to provide better access to markets, schools and hospitals. By improving rural connectivity, the scheme reduces isolation, promotes economic activities and ensures inRead more

    The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched to link unconnected villages with durable, all-weather roads. Its goal is to provide better access to markets, schools and hospitals. By improving rural connectivity, the scheme reduces isolation, promotes economic activities and ensures inclusive growth and development across India’s rural regions. Correct Option is (c).

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  3. Tiger conservation faces persistent challenges despite Project Tiger’s efforts. Rapid deforestation, poaching for illegal trade and shrinking prey base threaten tiger survival. Human encroachment and conflicts further degrade habitats. Although government initiatives and protected reserves exist, inRead more

    Tiger conservation faces persistent challenges despite Project Tiger’s efforts. Rapid deforestation, poaching for illegal trade and shrinking prey base threaten tiger survival. Human encroachment and conflicts further degrade habitats. Although government initiatives and protected reserves exist, inconsistent enforcement, habitat fragmentation and inadequate awareness continue to endanger tigers, making their protection an ongoing struggle.

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  4. Answer: Aluminium oxide and zinc oxide are amphoteric oxides; they react with dilute hydrochloric acid to form corresponding chlorides and with aqueous sodium hydroxide to form soluble aluminates or zincates. Calcium oxide is a basic oxide; it reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid but not with sodiumRead more

    Answer: Aluminium oxide and zinc oxide are amphoteric oxides; they react with dilute hydrochloric acid to form corresponding chlorides and with aqueous sodium hydroxide to form soluble aluminates or zincates. Calcium oxide is a basic oxide; it reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid but not with sodium hydroxide. Sulphur dioxide is an acidic oxide; it does not react with hydrochloric acid but reacts with bases like sodium hydroxide to give sulphites/bisulphites, so statement IV is incorrect here.

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  5. Answer: When an iron nail is placed in aqueous copper(II) sulphate (tube P), iron, being more reactive, displaces copper ions; copper is deposited as reddish-brown metal on the nail and iron goes into solution as Fe²⁺. In aqueous silver nitrate (tube Q), iron similarly displaces silver; silver metalRead more

    Answer: When an iron nail is placed in aqueous copper(II) sulphate (tube P), iron, being more reactive, displaces copper ions; copper is deposited as reddish-brown metal on the nail and iron goes into solution as Fe²⁺. In aqueous silver nitrate (tube Q), iron similarly displaces silver; silver metal plates the nail producing a silver coating while iron salts form in the solution. Thus both tubes show displacement reactions, with copper and silver metals deposited respectively during the experiment period.

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