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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME (BDP)

Term-End Examination

FST-01

6212@ June, 2013

FST-01 : FOUNDATION COURSE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : All questions of Section-A are compulsory. In Section-B and C give answers as per instructions given.

SECTION-A

1. Fill in the blanks : 5 (a) The entry point of solar energy in an Ecosystem is (b) AIDS is caused by a (c) Functional unit of Nervous system is called (d) amino acids are those which our body cannot synthesise. (e) is the branch of science that deals with the interaction of organisms

with their environment.

2. State if the following statements are True (7') or False (F) : 5 (a) The cosmic distances are measured in miles. (b) Fossil fuel is a renewable source of energy. (c) Ergonomics relates to the study of efficiency of a person in the working

environment.

(d) Louis Pasteur postulated the theory of natural selection. (e) Small pox is caused by fungus.

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3. Give short answers for the following questions (Not more than 50 words) 10 (a) Major contribution of the following scientists.

(i) C.V. Raman (ii) Albert Einstein

(b) What are persistent pollutants ? Give an example. (c) Lead time of scientific development. (d) List the socio-economic needs that led to the advances in techniques in the early

phase of growth of cities. (e) n-type and p-type semiconductors.

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SECTION-B

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

4. Describe Kepler's laws related to planetary motion. 5

5. Explain the carbon cycle with the help of a labelled diagram. 5

6. Describe the role of radio and TV in education. 5

7. Describe in brief the structural components of central nervous system. 5

8. Describe the ways to manage water resources. 5

9. Who, in the society, should decide about the purpose and scope of science ? 5

10. What is meant by balanced diet ? Why is it necessary for us ? 5

11. What do you understand by nuclear fission ? Give any one of its application. 5

12. Describe Pasteur's experiment that disproved the theory of spontaneous generation. 5

13. Write short notes (any two) : 5 Vitamins

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SECTION-C

Answer any four questions. Limit your answer up to 200 words for each question. Describe the developments in science and technology in India, from the fourth century 10 B.C. to the seventh century A.D.

. Explain the theory of origin of universe as given by Big-Bang theory. 10

. Compare the state of science and technology during renaissance with that of post- 10 renaissance period in Europe.

Briefly discuss the impediments to the growth of science in medieval India. 10

Describe in detail the life-story of a star. 10

I. What do you understand by recycling ? How recycling of wastes improves resource 10 utilization ?

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