Saturday, 26 January 2013

Value Based Questions Class X Science - Answers


Answers for Value Based Questions - Class X  Science


Chapter-1 CHEMICAL REACTION AND EQUATIONS
Ans 1. (i). Junk food makes the person obese.
(ii). He/She may suffer from loss of apetite.
(iii). He/She may develop the problems related to his/her physical or mental growth
(iv). It leads to wastage of money.
Associated Value : The learner will be able to understand the benefits of healthy food habits.

Chapter-2 ACID, BASES AND SALTS
Ans 2. We should brush our teeth twice a day as bacteria present in the mouth produce acids by degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after eating. The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth using toothpaste which are generally basic. These can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
Associated Value : The learner will be motivated to keep her teeth properly cleaned.
Ans 3. Plants require a specific pH range for their healthy growth by using a large no. of pesticides and fertilizers pH of the soil changes which make it more acidic or basic. So in the long run the soil becomes infertile. This leads to soil erosion causing a damage to the environment also. So use of these pesticides and fertilizers should be restricted.
Associated Value : The learner understands the need to wash her vegetables and fruits properly before eating them.

Chapter -3 METALS AND NONMETALS
Ans 4. i We should always purchase the Gold jewellery from a branded shop with proper receipt and Hall Mark certificate.
ii. Govt. insists on purchasing hall marked jewellery as it contains the gold and its alloyed metal (ie. Copper or silver) in a fixed ratio.
Associated Value : They will be more careful and educated and thus cant be befooled easily while shopping jewellery and other products.
Ans 5. The rusting of iron can be prevented by painting , oiling greasing, galvanising, chrome plating, anodising or making alloys.
Associated Value : The learner will be able to escape from the economic loss of metallic objects by keeping them corrosion resistant.
Ans 6. Equipments contained Mercury should be handled carefully
. If broken or discarded their disposal should be done carefully.
Associated Value : The learners will handle & dispose such poisonous items more carefully.

Chaper-4. CARBON AND ITS COMPOUNDS
Ans 7. a).The inlets for air in stove get blocked which leads to yellow flame.
b). This problem is harmful for our environment as incomplete combustion results in the formation of oxides which are major pollutants of our environment.
c). For preventing this situation gas or stove burners should be cleaned time to time.
Associated Value : Eco-friendly habits will be inculcated among the learners.
Ans 8. By sensitizing the people about the harmful effects of liquor consumption.
By making poster, banners and writing articles on this issue.
By not getting attracted towards this habit and to stop my friends also to keep control on themselves to condemn alchololism.
Associated Value : The learners understand the bad effects of Alcoholism and also start try to discourage this practice in the society.
Ans 9. Vegetable oils contain unsaturated fatty acids which are healthy and decrease the cholesterol level in our blood. That is why we should use vegetable oils for cooking. Cooking oil should be selected in such a manner that it should contain low cholesterol.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to adopt healthy food habits once they understand that animal fats produce more cholesterol than vegetable oil.

Chapter – 5 PERIODIC CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS
Ans 11. Organisation makes our life simple, easy and systematic.
As classification and organization help us in our daily life in the same way classification of elements has make the study of elements easier and simple.
We can know about the properties of elements because of this classification.
Associated Value : The learner will be motivated to adopt well disciplined and organized life.
Ans 10
(i) By sensitizing people about adulteration.
(ii) Small amount of pebbles/impurities are mixed in pulses.
(iii) When we wash the pulses the impurities float on the water.
Associated Value : The learner will become more vigilant towards Food adulteration and they start try to check this menance.

Chapter-6 LIFE PROCESSES
Ans 12.
(i). Prefer and enjoy eating fruits and vegetables.
(ii). Choose a diet that provide enough calcium and iron and proteins to meet their growing bodys requirements.
iii. Add fresh vegetables to pizzas, burger, if you cant avoid eating them.
Associated Value : The learners will go for healthy food habit once they understand the harms of taking Fast and junkfood.
Ans 13.
(i). A good, regular exercise keep diabetes under check.
(ii). Exercise is also crucial to those who are obese or overweight.
(iii). Weight traning exercises increases uptake of calcium In the bones and help in preventing osteoporosis (Bone disease).
iv. Regular exercise also reduces bad cholesterol in our body and helps in improving the function of the heart.
Associated Value : The learners will be motivated to take up sports activities more regularly to keep them healthy.
Ans-14. (i). No the steps taken by Rahul was not right.
(ii). It can lead to addiction and can affect the health adversely.
Associated Value : The learners will be discouraged to get influenced trom other of taking any food supplements that harm their health
Ans 15.Om developed Stomach ache as he had not chewed his food properly. Chewing food properly helps in proper breakdown of food and mixing it with saliva
. Large food pieces if enter the stomach might cause damage.
Associated Value : The learners will start chewing their food properly for healthy digestion.
Ans 16. i. Meena is suffering from Anaemia.
ii. She should take fruits and vegetables (Spinach) which is rich in iron. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin and is required for its proper functioning.
Associated Value : The learners will be motivated to take the balanced diet especially rich with protein & Iron to keep their Haemoglobin level in the required range.
Ans 17.(i). Respiratory system/lungs will get affected.
(ii). a. Factories should treat harmful waste & filter it before releasing it in the environment.
b. Less polluting fuels like CNG should be used in vehicles.
c. Regular pollution check and proper service and maintenance should be done for private vehicles.
Associated Value : The learners will start taking up more eco-friendly transit system like metro to travel besides advocating car pool among others.

CHAPTER-7. CONTROL AND COORDINATION
Ans 18.
1. Goitre/Thyroid related disease.
2. Iodine present in iodised salt is needed to produce thyroxin hormone.
Associated Value : The learners will only take up Iodised salt in their meal in order to check Iodine deficiency disease.
Ans 19 (i) No.
(ii)Intake of such contaminated milk may cause various health disorders.
Associated Value : The learners will become more vigilant while taking milk or milk products and would prefer to take them from registered outlet like Mother Diary, DMS etc.
Ans 20.
1. Spread awareness that blood donation is a healthy social habit.
2. Sensitizing and encouraging the people with the help of Nukkad Natak, Media etc. to participate in blood donation camp.
Associated Value : It will motivate the learner in believing that the blood donation is a social value and duty of human being.
Ans 21.
(i) Diabetes (Type-II)
(ii) Regular exercise, taking Balanced diet avoid sweet food item, cola etc.
Associated Value : The learner will understand that Diabetes is a life style disease and will be encouraged to adopt a life style with balanced diet and regular exercise to keep such diseases away from them.
Ans 22.Good habits to beat the exam stress:
(i) Regular study hours.
(ii) Taking balanced /light diet.
(iii) Exercise /walk with good speed in the morning /evening.
(iv) Regular breaks.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to cope exam stress in a more better way by following disciplined & planned studies.
Ans 23. Adolescence brings about the hormonal secretion among teenagers. This leads to some physical and emotional changes among them which are difficult to bear by them.
2 (i). Proper counseling of teenagers should be arranged from the counsellor.
(ii). Healthy communication with parents.
(iii). Teenagers should be properly motivated to set realistic goals.
Associated Value : The learner will be able to handle various challenges of adolescent stages in a more better way.
 Chapter-8 HOW DO ORGANISMS REPRODUCE?
Ans 24.Approach of society is baseless. Sex of child is determined by type of chromosome present in sperm (X or Y) that fuses with ovum at time of fertilization. 
Associated Value : The learner will be able to improve their mindsets that help them to discontinue various social malaise viz gender inequality, female foeticide etc.
Ans 25. 1. Absolutely not.
Human approach/behavior
One should be aware about the mode of transmission of disease, danger of sharing needles etc.
Associated Value : The learners will understand that only a generous and improved mindset of society can help the people to fight HIV/AIDS related problems.
Ans 26 (i) Placenta.
(i) Would be mother should eat healthy balanced nutritious diet, should be stress free.
(ii) She should not take any medicine without proper doctors advice.
Associated Value : The learner will appreciate the idea that it is very important for all of us to help in maintaining good health of the pregnant lady.
Ans 27 This will prevent himself from contracting various STDs as well as spreading of diseases.
Associated Value : The learner will be motivated to maintain a good reproductive health as well.
Ans 28.Big families can be one of the reasons/advantages of having short family.
Associated Value : The learner will understand the fact that only small family gets good health and education unlike that of a large family.
Chapter-7 CONTROL AND COORDINATION
Ans. 29. He may get head enjury that may even prove fatal to him.
2. Brain, Eye.
Associated Value : The learners will be encouraged to obey traffic rules while traveling on the roads.

CHAPTER-10-11 LIGHT, HUMAN EYE AND COLOURFUL WORLD
Ans 30 Dont Rub eyes.
Wash them properly and softly
Any other suggestions.
If broken or discarded their disposal should be done carefully.
Associated Value : The learners will handle & dispose such poisonous items more carefully.

Chaper-4. CARBON AND ITS COMPOUNDS
Ans 7. a).The inlets for air in stove get blocked which leads to yellow flame.
b). This problem is harmful for our environment as incomplete combustion results in the formation of oxides which are major pollutants of our environment.
c). For preventing this situation gas or stove burners should be cleaned time to time.
Associated Value : Eco-friendly habits will be inculcated among the learners.
Ans 8. By sensitizing the people about the harmful effects of liquor consumption.
By making poster, banners and writing articles on this issue.
By not getting attracted towards this habit and to stop my friends also to keep control on themselves to condemn alchololism.
Associated Value : The learners understand the bad effects of Alcoholism and also start try to discourage this practice in the society.
Ans 9. Vegetable oils contain unsaturated fatty acids which are healthy and decrease the cholesterol level in our blood. That is why we should use vegetable oils for cooking. Cooking oil should be selected in such a manner that it should contain low cholesterol.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to adopt healthy food habits once they understand that animal fats produce more cholesterol than vegetable oil.
Chapter – 5 PERIODIC CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS
Ans 11. Organisation makes our life simple, easy and systematic.
As classification and organization help us in our daily life in the same way classification of elements has make the study of elements easier and simple.
We can know about the properties of elements because of this classification.
Associated Value : The learner will be motivated to adopt well disciplined and organized life.
Ans 10
(i) By sensitizing people about adulteration.
(ii) Small amount of pebbles/impurities are mixed in pulses.
(iii) When we wash the pulses the impurities float on the water.
Associated Value : The learners will follow the tips to maintain the good eye care.
Ans 31. Yes,, Independent view of student.
Associated Value : The learners will be motivated/inspire to appreciate the idea of organ donation in their life.
Ans 32. Myopia (Reason)
Get the proper check up for the eyes.
Should wear spectacles as recommended by doctor.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to handle eye sight disorder if any in their life.
Ans 33. Yes
Yes
Independent view of a student.
Associated Value : The learners will understand the fact that the urban people will have to keep their city clean & pollution free if they wish to experience some beautiful natural events viz twinkling of star, a rainbow etc. 
Ans 34. Refractioin
Explanation of Refraction.
Never try to catch or hold anything in deep water, As it appears nearer them it actual position.
Associated Value : The learners will be encouraged to obey rules strictly to avoid life risk during recreational activities like boating etc.
Ans 35.Yes/Self introspection is esstential.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to tackle the adolescent challenges developed due to enormous physical and emotional changes in their life during this stage.

Chapter 12-13 ELECTRICITY,MAGNETIC EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT
Ans. 36 Definition of short circuiting
Use fuse, connecting wire should be of good quality, wire should be properly insulated externally.
Associated Value : The learners will become more educated to handle emergency situation like electric fire more carefully.
ANS 37. Earth wire is not used
Explain function of earth wire
Its colours, need of connecting metallic appliances with earth wire.
Associated Value : The learners will be more careful and vigilant while handling electric gadgets to avoid electric shocks.
ANS 38 Fuse
Yes, function & application of FUSE.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to understand and appreciate the importance of electric fuse in domestic circuit.
ANS 39 : No, electricity theft is not good.
Proper connection, billing, safety measure can save both property and life which is more precious.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to appreciate the role of being a responsible citizen and not to involve in any unlawful and risky events like electric thaft etc.
ANS 40 No Yes it will affect the economical condition of family as well as the nation
Because both renewable and mostly non-renewable sources of energy is used to generate large amount of electricity. We should conserve the energy.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to encouraged to adopt eco-friendly attitude which also a need of hour.
Chapter – 14 SOURCE OF ENERGY
ANS 41 No, excessive use of fossil fuel, pollute the environment, and fossil fuels are non renewable source of energy.
Can use car pool.
Associated Value : The learners will appreciate and adopt the idea of traveling in MRTs (Metro) and favour car pool so that they can also play a role in promting eco-friendly life style.
ANS 42 i. Heat evolved during nuclear fission
ii. a. Damage to property & life
b. Genetical Disorder
c. Infertile soil
iii. Pros & cons of nuclear energy.
Associated Value : The learners will be more educated and careful towards safety measurers against nuclear hazards.
ANS 43 Second village
Qualities of Bio gas fuel.
Associated Value : The learners will appreciate the practice of adopting renewable sources of energy like CNG, Biofuel, solar energy by the people.
ANS 44 Renewable source of energy
Saving of electrical energy, money
 Non-polluting
Associated Value : Same as in 43.
ANS 45 Use of renewable sources of energy
Population control
Planning trees (afforestation)
Any other point according to the student.
Associated Value : The learners will be encouraged to play their role as a responsible citizen in the conservation of energy resources.
Chapter – 15 OUR ENVIRONMENT
ANS 46 Fossil fuel – non renewable

 Traveling in Metro (MRTS) / Public transport

 Opting for CNG as a motor fuel instead of petrol & diesel.

Associated Value : The learners will adopt all these fuel saving techniques in their life.
ANS 47 i. Scavenger
ii. Help in recycling in nature by eating dead animals.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to understand and participate in maintaining ecological Balance by not harming other creatures.
ANS 48 1. Chemicals (Pesticides, Fertilizers) used in agricultural practices.
2. Biological magnification.
Associated Value : The learners will be able to apply rational approach while using such pesticides & will be more careful towards using packaged food.
ANS 49 1. Chlorofluoro carbon (CFCs) released into atmosphere disintegrate the ozone molecule.
2.Stop using devices that release CFCs.
Associated Value : The learners will be more educated and will be more vigilant & judicious towards using equipments /chemical that produces CFCs in order to protect ozone layer.
ANS 50 1. Oxides of Nitrogen & sulphur released from vehicular & industrial emissions on mixing with rain water produces acid rain.
2. Traveling in metro (MRTS) instead of fossil fuel driven vehicles.
 Associated Value : The learners will adopt Eco-friendly lifestyle so that lesser amount of (No)x and (So)x released into atmosphere which are the main contribution factor causing Acid Rain.
ANS 51 i Environmental pollution
Burning plastics can cause pollution
Plastic cause harm to the cattle / animals if enter inside their alimentary canal.
ii. Paper bags / jute bags can be used instead of plastic bag.
Any other relevant view of the student
Associated Value : The learners will be discouraged to use plastics as a source of packaging, storing as it is non biodegradable.
Chapter 16 Management of Natural Resources
ANS 52 1. Yes
2. Yes

3 Chipko movement has challenged the old belief that forests are meant only for timber. Gift of trees to us is soil, water, oxygen.

Associated Value : The learners will be motivated for Tree plantation drive and will be discouraged to be a part in reckless cutting of trees.
ANS 53 1. Good initiative approach of reuse
2. Sensitizing general public towards community
Associated Value : The learners will become more socially responsible citizen by contributing their share towards much generous acts of society towards their under privileged fellows.
ANS 54 1. Growing plants and trees in the open area in the school.
2 Arrangement for water harvesting
3. Reporting any kind of water leakage in the school.
Associated Value : The learners will be motivated to act like a eco-club members and participate actively in its all environment saving activities.
ANS 55 1. Yes
2. Global warming, degradation of environment health hazards.
Associated Value : The learners will appreciate the fact that rational use of natural resourses is their responsibilities towards saving has nature for future generations as well.
 ANS 56 1. Agreed
2. One should minimize use of water, should not keep the taps open when not in use, should use bucket of water for cleaning purpose for taking bath, as these practices consume less water.
Associated Value : The learners will start using water resources more judiciously to avoid its waste.
ANS 57 1 Trees are the basis of human and animal life; no life can exist without them. We are directly or indirectly dependent on the trees for all our requirements.
2. We can protect trees by taking care of these. By reducing our needs and by not wasting the paper.
3. mahotsava is the festival celebrated to enhance the plantation of trees.
Associated Value : Same as in 52.
ANS 58 1. Reusing means using the things again and again thus without wastage of any energy we can use the things.
2. Old envelop can be reused. Old news papers can be used to make cards, pots, decorative pieces etc.
3. By adopting the principles of three „Rs we can make our selves Eco-Friendly.
Associated Value : The learners will be motivated to adopt 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in their life to save her environment.
ANS 59 Being a good citizen is more important than becoming a successful business man because if we are not good citizen our action will take our country towards destruction.
Associated Value : The learners will appreciate the fact that one should not involve in any business gain activity which may also harm then environment.
ANS 60 1. By industrial waste.
By human activities.By not throwing waste materials and garbage into water.
2. By sensitizing people about harmful effects of water pollution.or any other methods.
Associated Value : The learners will become more responsible by discouraging any activity in their life that may cause water pollution.
ANS 61 While visiting to tourist places we should not throw garbage and waste materials.
 1. We should not try to temper with the natural beauty of that place.

Associated Value : The learners will appreciate the very idea of keeping the tourist spot clean whenever they visit their as these are our natural heritage.
ANS 62 1. Reduce reuse and recycle
2. By becoming Eco-friendly
By planting trees, by not throwing garbage etc.
Associated Value : Same as in 58 


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