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ICSE Class 10 Biology 2022 Semester-1 Sample Paper

Question 1: Name the following by choosing the correct option:

(a) A pair of corresponding chromosomes of the same shape and size but one from each parent.

  1. Autosomes
  2. Sex chromosomes
  3. Homologous chromosomes
  4. Analogous chromosomes

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ICSE Class 10 Chemistry 2022 Semester-1 Sample Paper

1. The trend in metallic nature of metals as we go from top to bottom in a group:

  1. increases
  2. decreases
  3. neither increases nor decreases
  4. none of the above

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ICSE Class 10 Physics 2022 Semester-1 Sample Paper

Question 1

(a) Choose the correct statement with respect to Refraction of light

  1. The frequency always changes when light enters from one optical medium to another.
  2. Absorption of light when it strikes the surface of a medium is refraction.
  3. Speed of light changes when it enters from one optical medium to another of different optical density.
  4. Speed of light does not change when it enters from one optical medium to another of different optical density.

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ICSE Class 10 Geography 2022 Semester-1 Sample Paper

Maximum Marks are 40 and Time allowed is one hour. All the questions are compulsory. Section A contains questions on Topography.

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ICSE Class 10 Mathematics 2022 Semester-1 Sample Paper

There are three sections in the paper. Maximum Marks are 40 and Time allowed is one and a half hours. All questions are compulsory.

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ICSE Class 10 English Literature 2022 Semester-1 Sample Paper

English Literature is part of English Paper 2. Maximum Marks are 40 and Time allowed is one hour. All questions are compulsory. Select the correct option for each of the following questions.

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ICSE Class 10 English Language 2022 Semester-1 Sample Paper

English Language is part of English Paper 1. Maximum Marks are 40 and Time allowed is one hour. All questions are compulsory. You have to select the correct option for each of the following questions.

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ICSE Class 10 History & Civics 2022 Semester-1 Sample Paper

History and Civics is H.C.G. Paper 1. Maximum Marks are 40 and time allowed is one hour. All questions are compulsory.

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ISC Questions & Answers: Biology - Biotechnology and Applications

1. How are the copy number of plasmid vector and yield of the recombinant protein related to each other?

More copy number means higher degree of expression of the foreign DNA; hence more product is obtained.

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ICSE Questions & Answers: Maths - Trigonometric Identities

1. Prove the standard identity sec2θ - tan2θ = 1 by using sin2θ + cos2θ = 1?

LHS = sec2θ - tan2θ

= 1/cos2θ - sin2θ/cos2θ

= (1 - sin2θ)/cos2θ

= cos2θ/cos2θ

= 1

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ICSE Questions & Answers: English Literature - Merchant of Venice (Act 4 Scene 1)

1. Why has the Duke sent for Bellario?

Expected to face difficulty in this case - Shylock was adamant in wanting his bond and the Duke wanted to save Antonio, who was a friend and fellow Venetian. Bellario was an experienced lawyer - the Duke hopes that Bellario’s expertise would save Antonio.

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ICSE Questions & Answers: English Literature - Merchant of Venice (Act 3 Scene 2)

1. Is it important to quote the exact words on the casket?

It is fine if you do but a paraphrase is equally acceptable.

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ISC Questions & Answers: Computer Science - Recursion

1. What are the disadvantages of iteration?

Some disadvantages are: If, for instance, you need to remove some item during your iteration, this cannot be done in many implementations. Same set of variables and code is used for iteration process.

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ISC Questions & Answers: Accounts - Redemption of Debentures

1. Why do only the unlisted companies other than NBFCs and HFCs need to transfer 10% of nominal value to DRR and not the rest?

One of the recent measures taken by the government to boost the fear-ridden bond market, was its decision to do away with the requirement for all listed companies, unlisted NBFCs, and HFCs, to create a Debenture Redemption Reserve (DRR) for their outstanding debentures. According to the government this move would improve the ease of doing business and deepen the bond markets. All India Financial Services and Banking Companies, were, even earlier, exempted from this provision.

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ISC Questions & Answers: English Literature - The Tempest (Act - V)

1. Explain the line, "The rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance".

It is more noble to show compassion than to take revenge.

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ICSE Questions & Answers: Topographical Maps

1. How to find out the different occupations from the topographical map?

Different colours signify different occupations. For example, Yellow (yellow wash) - agriculture; green (green wash) - forestry; white wash - grazing / mining (if kilns present); DB / PTO / Hospital - Government service.

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ICSE Questions & Answers: Resonance

1. Does the amplitude remains constant in resonance?

No, amplitude keeps on increasing and becomes maximum.

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ICSE Questions & Answers: Sound - Free & Forced Vibrations

1. What is Supersonic sound?

Any speed more than the speed of sound is Supersonic.

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ICSE Questions & Answers: English Language

1. What is the positive degree of an adjective.

The Positive degree of comparison is the basic level of comparison. This is the level where nothing is being compared. The positive degree is used to describe one person, item or group. Some examples - Smart, happy, beautiful, young, large.

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ICSE Questions & Answers: English Grammar

1. What is an easy way to remember how to convert active to passive?

Identify the doer of the action. Next identify the receiver of the action. Interchange their positions. Now use 'be' or 'to be' with the past participle to form the passive.

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ICSE Questions & Answers: The Union Parliament (Lok Sabha)

1. When can the term of the Lok Sabha be increased for one year?

When the country is under an emergency.

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ICSE Questions & Answers: The Union Parliament (Rajya Sabha)

1. Why can the Rajya Sabha not pass a bill?

It can pass all Ordinary Bills. It has no power over a Money Bill.

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