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CHECK YOUR APTITUDE CURRICULUM EXERCISES Q3. Identify the place in the 1) (935421 x 625) = ? A. 4434 D. 3125736 31111 Q1. What is the kraft process? A. 584638125 B. 9944 4) (?) + 3699 + 1985 - A. 64493 B. 77993 following picture: B. 533338125 C. 6444 2047 = 31111 C. 56993 D. 69993 Q2. Fill in the blanks: A. 27422 C. 586668125 D. 7888 A. Oxidation of SO2 to SO3 is favoured by ____. D. 555638125 B. 27474 C. 24474 3) Which of the following ANSWER: B. Gun powder, which is an explosive comprises 2) The largest 4 digit number is divisible by 24 D. 33474 1. 584638125 charcoal, sulphur and____. number exactly divisible ? 5) The difference 2. 9944 by 88 is: A. 5625736 between the local value 3. 3125736 4. 27474 Answer: (1) The kraft process (also known as kraft pulping or sulfate 264, 396, 462, 792, 968, B. 3777768 and the face value of 7 in the numeral 32675149 is 5. 69993 process) is used for conversion of wood into wood pulp, which con- 2178, 5184, 6336 C. 4555736 sists of almost pure cellulose fibre, the main component of paper. (2) A) low temperature and high pressure B) salt petre (3) Bandra- Worli Sea Link, Mumbai KNOWLEDGE BANK Quiz time Word discombobulated by LOTUS EFFECT Q.1) National Pollution B. India the hecklers. WUZZLES Control Day is observed on Wise It is the self-cleaning prop- C. China  And this bit of information that they which date? D. Sri Lanka discombobulate: (v) to FLOWER erty, owing to ultrahy- had discovered that A. 2nd December confuse or disconcert; drophobicity, exhibited by Q.3) The 13th South Asian upset; frustrate: started the lotus leaves. The leaf's micro and nanoscopic B. 30th November Games have recently been discombobulation aspects reduce the adhesion of droplets to its C. 1st December inaugurated in... Synonymous words: process of Nixon – the D. 3rd December bewilderment, daze, stuff about Colson. surface. The water carries away the dirt on the A. China discomposure, muddle,  The butler’s leaf’s surface. Ultrahydrophobicity and self- Q.2) Which country became B. Bangladesh perplexity, bewilderment knew no cleaning properties are also found in plants such the first Asian nation to be C. Bhutan stupefaction, etc bounds when his everyone in the room as nasturtium, alchemilla, cane and the wings of D. Nepal the 'Guest of Honour Examples:  The stopped talking and all certain insects. The phenomenon was first stud- Country' at the International speaker was of a sudden turned ied by Dettre and Johnson in 1964 and later by Book Fair, Mexico? completely towards him. Wilhelm Barthlott and Ehler in 1977, who A. Japan described the phenomenon as ‘lotus effect’. ANSWERS 1. A) 2nd December 2. B) India 3. D) Nepal FAMILY CIRCUS

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COVID WARRIORS St. Joseph’s School - CBSE COVID 19 - A DISASTER 1. Our big wide world so hard to bear, STUDENT MUSINGS Extending a helping hand to the needy Is with a pandemic for us to stare, It may be a boon or a disguise, RESPECT THE he unprecedented lock- For us to think as this, is wise. down to battle the 2. Turn back the pages and you will see EARTH; FOLLOW TCOVID-19 pandemic has meant stay home to stay safe History repeating itself is to be. for most of us. But the world As us, we humans with every move- SOCIAL DISTANCING came crashing down for a sec- fter one successful year at the school, I tion of the society, who were Have made this worse than we ever knew. was looking forward to some fun times left without food, shelter, em- 3. Suffocated, deprecated, sick and tired, A during the summer holidays. But with ployment and money.The Je- the outbreak of COVID 19, which spread faster suit priests of St Joseph's In- Has, in many ways, the Earth's than fire, our exams got cancelled, and we have dian Institution, Karnataka beauty fired. since then been at home. Not everyone took the Jesuit Educational Society, issue seriously in the beginning, but with the through their Centre for So- It's time to care for number of deaths rising, both outside and with- cial Concern, have extended her and for her feeling; in India, the enormity of the situation dawned a helping hand to migrant So quarantine your- on everyone. workers, daily wagers, eco- The lockdown declared by prime minister nomically weak families, self, while she's Narendra Modi seemed like the best way for- transgenders, destitute self-healing. ward to contain the spread of the virus. It gave homes, old age homes, or- all of us an opportunity to spend time with our phanages, etc. Nearly 120 mi- 4. Social distancing families. I also realized the importance of keep- grant labourers have been pro- while you're in a ing ourselves clean and learnt the advantages vided shelter and groceries. emotional concern and anxi- Rohan D'Almeida says "it is knowledging the contribu- queue, of washing our hands frequently. To boost the morale of serv- ety of the families are also be- important for us humans to tions made by parents, alum- I would like to give a big salute of respect to ice personnel such as police ing taken care of by their staff go beyond our differences and ni and staff members, he said We must limit our- the numerous police officers, doctors, nurses officials and BBMP Poura- members through telephonic value fellow human lives by they will the Centre will con- selves to only a few. and other people who have put their lives at risk karmikas, they are being pro- counselling. Director of Cen- helping one another in what- tinue the service till life is Kisses and hugs and shaking of hands, to help stop the spread of this virus. vided snacks and tea. The tre for Social Change Rev Fr ever ways possible." Ac- back on track for all. Most importantIy, I believe in what Paulo Could get you in trouble when illness lands. Coelho has said: Save the Planet is just an ex- pression of arrogance. The planet was here be- 5. We are being told to stay at home- fore we arrived, and will kick us out if we don't Sireesha G A, Yes for some of us it'll be all alone. respect it. But there are a few people who are After all it isn't an isolated jail, disregarding the dangers from the virus, and CLASS VI, not respecting the importance of social dis- Hayagriva But as I see, few deliberately fail. tancing. So, I would request you all to STAY Schools, HOME & STAY HEALTHY. 6. So stay at home and you'll be safe Bengaluru Enjoy as if you were in a café, Saniya Naveed, class VI, Royal Public School, E- The mother Earth will take some rest; City, Bengaluru And she'll be back soon to her very best.

EMOTIONALLY 7. And finally to the health workers, we salute you all, CONNECTED: For the volunteers, the Police, for you stood tall; Diya L, You gave of your time, your sweat in our need, class VII, And for this, may our Good God bless you indeed! Delhi Public School North, Alistair LaPorte, principal, AMC Cambridge Public Bengaluru School, HSR Layout, Bengaluru