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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME

Term-End Examination,
June, 2010
FST-01 : FOUNDATION COURSE IN SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
Time : Li hours

Maximum Marks : 100

Note : All the questions of Section A are Compulsory. Your answers should be brief and to the point.

SECTION - A
1.

Fill in the blanks :

The disease scurvy is caused by the deficiency of
The theory of universal gravitation was given by
Endocrine glands are glands without
Nuclear
____ is the splitting of a large nucleus into two small nuclei.
(e) The distance travelled by light in one year is called

2.

State if the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

Pythagoras contributed in the development of astronomy in the iron age.
Some energy is always lost during its transfer from one trophic level to the next.
Telephone is a device mainly used for mass communication.
Causative agent for dengue fever is a virus.
(e) Wind is a non - renewable energy resource.

3.

Give short answers for the following (in not more than 50 words) :
Write any two applications of optical fibres.
Any two adverse effects of deforestation.
List any two achievements of Bronze Age.
What is meant by essential amino acids ?
(e) What are persistent pollutants ?

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any eight questions. Limit your answer to 100 words for each question.

The separation of theory from practice becomes an impediment in the growth of science.

Justify the statement with an example.

In what ways development of horse - collar and mills helped the transformation of

medieval economy ?

What is a neuron ? List the three types of neurons citing one function of each.

Describe any

List any

two evidences that support the Big Bang Theory of creation of universe.

four non - conventional sources of energy. Briefly describe any two of these.

What is Carbon dating ? How is it used to determine the age of fossils ?

With the help of an example, explain various aspects of cognitive learning.

Draw a schematic diagram of carbon cycle. In what way human activities have caused

intrusion into the carbon cycle ?

Briefly describe the technique of genetic engineering.

List the three ways of technology transfer. Briefly describe any

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any four questions. Limit your answers upto 250 words for each question.

Answer

Describe the Life Story of a star.

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In the present condition, why is it important to manage our resources ? Suggest ways

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to manage our forest and water resources.

With the help of an appropriate example, explain various aspects of method of science.

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With the help of a suitable example, describe the concept of systems view of life.

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two problems

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'Science influences social edifice, and in turn society influences scientific developments

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Describe the three basic resources needed for agriculture. Discuss any
associated with modern agriculture.

: Justify the statement.

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