SSC Biology Important Questions from New Syllabus

Q: What questions would you ask a scientist about the aeration of roots, if you happen to visit a science center? (2 Marks)
A: I shall ask the following questions about aeration of roots:
1. How do plant roots take in air?
2. How do root hairs help in taking in air?
3. Does water plants contain air in their roots?
4. What is the use of hollow stem?
5. Can I know more about aeration of roots in mangrove plants/ trees?

Q: What questions would you ask a doctor to clear your doubt on why elders advise us not to talk while eating food? (2 Marks)
A: i) Why are we advised not to talk while eating food?
ii) What will happen if we talk while eating?
iii) What will happen if food particles enter the wind pipe?
iv) Why do we have separate pipes for food and wind in our system?

Write at least 5 questions to such type of questions. Think of the concept asked about. Then frame questions in your mind. Then
check if you are asking questions on logic and reasoning. Then write the questions.

Q:Who were the scientists that experimented on composition of air? (1 Mark)
A: It was Priestley and Lavoisier that experimented on air. (Learn about all the scientists mentioned in this lesson and their experiments).

Q: What is diaphragm? (1 Mark)
A: Diaphragm is a muscular tissue present at the floor of the chest cavity.

SVU Tirupati Distance Education Admissions 2014-15

Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati (SVU) has issued notification for admission into various post graduate programmes for the academic year 2014-15. The SVU directorate of distance education is offering PG, Degree and PG Diploma programmes in distance mode. Here are details:

Courses: PG (MBA, MS Public Relations, MA - English, Hindi, Telugu, Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, History; M.Com, M.Sc - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Psychology, Computer Science; B.Ed.

Duration of the course: Two years.
Eligibility: Applicants should have degree in concerned subject.

Degree Courses: BA, B.Com (General, Computers), BBA, B.Sc. (BZC, MPC, MPE, MEC).
PG Diploma Courses: Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Guidance and Counseling, Hospital and Health Care Management, Dress Designing and Garment Making, Journalism and Mass Communication, Yoga and Stress Management. Duration is one year.

Application forms can be obtained from the website or study centers of the SV University. Address: The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Sri Venkateswara University,
Tirupati, Chhittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

Obul Reddy Public School Admissions 2015-16 for Nursery, LKG, UKG and Other Classes

P. Obul Reddy Public School, an arm of Andhra Mahila Sabha (AMS), Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad has issued admission notification for the academic year 2015-16. The admissions are open for Nursery, LKG, UKG and Class I sections. PORPS is a CBSE School. Following are details of application submission:

The application forms can be downloaded for all classes from the website www.amsprops.org from 14 December 2014 to 19 December 2014. Very limited seats are available in UKG and Class I.

Duly filled in application forms along with relevant copies of certificates should be submitted in the school office between 9 AM and 11-30 AM on all working days from 17 December to 20 December 2014.

Application forms for Class XI can be downloaded from the school website from 1 February to 7 February 2015 and the same can be submitted in the school office from 4 February to 9 February 2015 between 9 AM and 11-30 AM. For admission into all other classes from Class II to Class IX, you can contact the school office in the 2nd week of March 2015.