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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME (BDP)
Term-End Examination
4 December, 2016
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 Section C, give answers as per
instructions given.

SECTION A
1. Choose the correct word from those given in the
parentheses : 5
(a) Light year is the unit of (distance/time).
(b) Carbon dioxide is utilised during
photosynthesis and released during
(transpiration/respiration).
(c) Nuclear (fission/fusion) is the splitting of a
large nucleus into two nuclei.
(d) (Circulatory/Immune) system in our body
protects us from invasion of germs.
(e) The entry point of solar energy in an
ecosystem is (producer/herbivore).

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2. State whether the following statements are
True (T) or False (F) : 5

(a) The fimctional unit of the nervous system is

called brain.

(b) The cosmic distances are measured in miles.

(c) The causative agent for mumps is a virus.

(d) Ergonomics relates to the study of efficiency

of a person in the working environment.

(e) Oil is a non-renewable resource of energy.

3. Match the items given under Column A with

those given under Column B : 5

Column A Column B

(a) Measles (i) Based on reason

(b) J.C. Bose (ii) Food scarcity

(c) Scientific (iii) Tool of domination
Knowledge

(d) End of Stone Age (iv) Virus

(e) Technology (v) Crescograph

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 SECTION B
Answer the following questions. Limit your answers up to
200 words for each question., All questions carry equal
marks.
4. Mention the names of two diseases caused due to
protein-calorie malnutrition. State their
symptoms. 10
OR
Briefly discuss the impediments to the growth of
science in Medieval India. 10
5. Discuss the problems faced by any country when
it imports technology from another country. 10
OR
Why is soil considered a basic resource for
agriculture ? How can saline and alkaline soils
be reclaimed ? 10
6. Describe the various renewable resources of
energy. 10
OR
What is the full form of the term 'Laser' ?
Describe the applications of lasers. 10
7. Write any five features of the planet Jupiter.
How would you differentiate it from the Red
Planet ? 10
OR
Prepare a detailed account on the application of
science and technology in small scale industries. 10

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 SECTION C
Answer the following questions. Limit your answers up to
300 words for each question. All questions carry equal
marks.
8. Write short notes on any three of the following : 15
(a) Neuron
(b) Eutrophication
(c) Bronze Age Civilisation
(d) Science and Technology for National
Development
(e) Robotics
OR
Describe the evidences that support the various
theories proposed for the evolution of modern
man. 15
9. What is meant by cycling of materials in an
ecosystem ? Describe the carbon cycle in detail
with the help of a suitable diagram. 15
OR
What is Biotechnology ? Describe the underlying
techniques of genetic engineering and enzyme
immobilisation. 15
10. Describe the life story of a star. 15
OR
With the help of a suitable example, describe the
concept of systems view of life. 15

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