Question Bank Science and Life

All questions carry 10 marks each ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Indias Space Programme was started within decades of our Independence when India was yet to be self-reliant in agriculture and industry. Do you think such a massive investment was justified? 2. With many parts of India prone to massive disaster due to flood, earthquake and cyclones, can you suggest ways to minimize economic loss and loss of lives? 3. While looking for life elsewhere in the Universe what bio-signatures should one look for? Give your comments on how the earth is unique in our solar system for sustaining life. 4. Comment upon how water acts as a unique liquid for life sustenance and discuss problems related to water in our country. 5. What are your views on the origin of life on Earth? Should we believe that there is no other planet in the universe with intelligent life forms? Give your arguments. 6. Give examples of how we unwillingly and unconsciously raise the trouble of e-waste in our environment. Suggest ways to manage e-waste and curb its generation. 7. Write about role of science in our daily life and explore whether we can afford to live without the technological developments of science. 8. What are the areas where satellites are used in modern living? From your own understanding, write briefly whether the use of satellites improves our life or that we lose little if all the satellites stop functioning. 9. What is the thought behind the development of standard units for measuring, for example, time, distance, temperature, and volume? What is their significance and what will happen if we revert to times before the use of standard units? 10. What are polymers? Name some items where polymers are used. How will our life be affected if we remove polymers from our daily life? 11. What are the different sources of energy? Which one of them in your view holds the maximum prospect for common use in the future, and why?

Question Bank Science and Life

12. With the ever changing scenario in the electronic industry, discuss the changes that you / your family have experienced in using household appliances 13. Fermented food is an essential constituent of food in many parts of the world and especially in India because it is good for health. Discuss. 14. Suggest various methods of water harvesting, taking into consideration the local conditions in your surroundings. 15. If there one chemical industry that has left its impact everywhere and is ancient as well as modern, then it is Ceramics. Discuss. 16. Explain the role and scope of generic and herbal drugs in a country like ours where modern and ancient medicines co-exist in the market and the choices made by people.

17. Give your views on the advantages and disadvantages of any one : television/ internet /mobile phones. 18. Give your opinion on how the economic growth of our country is dependent on the chemical and electronic industry . 19. Is organic farming a craze or the genuine need of the hour? Give your views highlighting the differences between organic and inorganic farming; and the need to feed millions of people in India. 20. Give an estimate of the energy needs in a typical Indian home. Give your description of the home and suggest ways to avoid wastage. 21. What are the conditions that determine whether the fruits of science are used for human good or for destructive purposes? Give specific examples. 22. Discuss how the application of scientific knowledge has made better agriculture possible under difficult conditions. 23. With your understanding of what constitutes a balanced diet, design an average Indian meal taken at your home containing the essential ingredients of a balanced diet. Give your views on how feasible it is for everybody in India to have a single balanced meal a day.