Current Affairs 7th Class

Learning Objectives:
  • To learn of conveying a message through signals.
  • To learn how to decode a signal given in the form of codes.
  INTRODUCTION A 'code' is a system of conveying a message through signals. It is a method of sending a message between sender and receiver in such a way that only sender and receiver can know its meaning. However 'coding' is done according to a certain pattern in the mind of the sender. Therefore its meaning cannot be deciphered by a third person. Only if he carefully studies this pattern, he can decode it. This process is called 'Decoding'. This capability is important in many fields of application like computer programming, military applications, etc. The 'Coding-Decoding' test is set up to judge the candidates' ability to decipher the pattern which goes behind a coded message or statement. In questions on coding, artificial values are assigned to certain given words and the candidates are required to find out the code for another given word.   TYPES OF CODING   TYPE1: Letter coding: In such questions, code values are assigned to a word in terms of the alphabets. In this category, one word is coded according to a particular pattern and the candidate is asked to give the code letters for another word following the same pattern of coding. Example 1: If TEMPLE is coded as RCKNJC, in the same way MOSQUE is coded as (a) KNQPTD                        (b) KMQOSC      (c) OQUSWG                      (d) LMPNRB Solution: (b) In the coded word TEMPLE, each letter has been moved in backward direction with a gap of 1 letter. \begin{matrix}   \text{T} & \text{E} & \text{M} & \text{P} & \text{L} & \text{E}  \\   -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow   \\   \text{R} & \text{C} & \text{K} & \text{N} & \text{J} & \text{C}  \\\end{matrix}   In the same way MOSQUE is \begin{matrix}   \text{M} & \text{O} & \text{S} & \text{Q} & \text{U} & \text{E}  \\   -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow  & -2\downarrow   \\   \text{K} & \text{M} & \text{Q} & \text{O} & \text{S} & \text{C}  \\\end{matrix} So (b) is the correct answer.   Example 2: In a secret way of writing GANDHI WASAGREAT LEADER OF INDIA, it is written as RUFZOJSUV U RDTUB QTUZTD EP JFZJU. Keeping this in mind, pick the code for each word given below from the choices given: (i) STRONG (a) VBDERE        (b) VBDEER     (c) VBEDFR        (d) VBDEFR (e) None   (ii) ISLAND (a) JVQUFZ                      (b) ZFUQVJ      (c)  QUFZJV                         (d) FUZJVQ more...

Learning Objectives
  • To understand ranking in a given set of items.
  • To learn how a complex information can be simplified by ranking.
  INTRODUCTION A ranking is a relationship between a set of items such that, for any two items, the first is either 'ranked higher than', "ranked lower than" or 'ranked equal to' the second. In mathematics, this is known as weak order or total pre order of objects. It is not necessarily a total order of objects because two different objects can have the same ranking. The rankings themselves are totally ordered. For example, materials are totally pre ordered. For example, materials are totally pre ordered by hardness, while degrees of hardness are totally ordered. By reducing detailed measures to a sequence of ordinal numbers, ranking makes it possible to evaluate complex information according to criteria. For example, an internet search engine may rank the pages it finds according to an estimate of their relevance making it possible for the users to quickly select the pages they are likely to want to see. Numbers and ranking is a type of Verbal Aptitude which judges quantitative aptitude of a student.   Example 1: In a class of 60 where the number of boys are twice that of girls, Ramya ranked 17th from the top. If there are 9 boys ahead to Ramya, how many girls are after her in the rank? (a) 26                     (b) 12                  (c) 10                    (d) 33 Solution: (b) There are 2 boys and 1 girl out of three. \[\therefore \] Out of 60 there are 40 boys and 20 girls Girls ahead of Ramya in rank = 16 – 9 = 7 Girls behind Ramya in rank =19 – 7 = 12

Learning Objectives:-
  • To learn about fundamental operations.
  • To learn how to solve brackets.
  MATHEMATICAL OPERATIONS This section deals with questions on simple mathematical operation. There are four fundamental operations, namely: Addition i.e. \[+;\]Subtraction i.e. \[-;\] Multiplication i.e, \[\times ;\]and Division i.e, \[\div \] There are also statements such as Less than i.e \[<;\] greater than i.e, \[>;\] and equal to i.e, = not equal to i.e, \[\ne ;\] etc. Such operations are represented by symbols, different from the usual ones. The questions involving these operations are coded using artificial symbols. The candidate has to make a substitution of real signs and solve the equation accordingly. While solving a mathematical expression, we always proceed according to the rule B O D M A S. i.e, B for Brackets; O for' of (literarily multiplication), D for division; M for multiplication, A for additions and S for subtraction.   DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROBLEMS  TYPE I : Problems-solving By Substitution In this type, you provided substitutes for various mathematical symbols or numbers. Followed by question involving calculation of an expression or choosing the correct/ incorrect equations. The candidate is required to put the real signs or numerals in the given equation and then solve the questions as required.   Example 1:
  • If L stands for \[+,\] M stands for \[-,\] N stands for \[\times ,\]P stands for \[\div \] then 14 N 10 L 42 P 2 M 8 = ?
  • (a) 153                                  (b) 216                (c) 248                                   (d) 251 Solution: (a) Using the proper signs, we get Given expression \[=14\times 10+42-2-8=14\times 10+21-8\] \[=140+21-8=161-8=153.\]   Example 2:
  • If\[\times \]stands for \[-,\div \] stands for \[+,\]\[+\] stands for\[\div \] and \[-\] stands for \[\times ,\] which one of the following equation is correct?
  • (a) \[15-5\div 5\times 20+10=6\]               (b) \[8\div 10-3+5\times 6=8\] (c) \[6\times 2+3\div 12-3=15\]                 (d) \[3\div 7-5\times 10+3=10\] Solution: (b) Using the proper signs, we get Expression in (a) \[=15\times 5+5-20\div 10\] \[=15\times 5+5-2=75+5-2=78\] Expression in (b) \[=8+10\times 3\div 5-6=8+10\times \frac{3}{5}-6=8+6-6=8.\] Expression in (c) \[=6-2\div 3+12\times 3=6-\frac{2}{3}+36=42-\frac{2}{3}=\frac{124}{3}\] Expression in (d) \[=3+7\times 5-10\div 3=3+7\times 5-\frac{10}{3}=\frac{104}{3}\] \[\therefore \] Statement (b) is true   Example 3: Which one of the four interchanges in signs and numbers would make the given equation correct? \[3+5-2=4\] (a) \[+\]and\[-,\]2 and 3               (b) \[+\]and\[-,\]2 and 5   (c) \[+\] and\[-,\]3 and 5              (d) None of these (c) \[6\times 2+3\div 12-3=15\]     more...

    Learning Objectives
    • To learn how to complete a partially filled chart with the help of information given.
    • To learn how to find missing characters from given alternatives.
    Chart logic problems present you with a partially filled in chart or table and ask you to fill it in completely given either the information in the chart, or some information given by the question. Example 1: 
    8   Y
    X    
    4 9 2
    In the figure above, each of the nine boxes must be filled by an integer from 1 to 9, so that each row and column is equal. No integer may be repeated. What is the value of\[x+y\]? Solution: The bottom row is equal to 15. Since the question states that each row is of equal value \[\therefore \]  \[8+x+4=15\]  \[x=15-8-4\Rightarrow x=3\] The question also states that each box must be filled with a number from 1 and 9 and that each number can only be used once. The numbers 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9 have already been used, leaving you with 1, 5, 6, and 7 to fill in the remaining boxes. You should see immediately that the 7 can't go in the same row or diagonal with the 8, because that would add up to 15 for just two boxes in a row, and the entire row must add up to fifteen. Hence, 7 therefore must go here: \[\therefore \] \[x=3\]and\[y=6\] Hence, value of\[x+y=3+6=9\]  
    8   Y
    X   7
    4 9 2
      Example 2: Find the missing character from among the given alternatives (a) 121                                  (b) 61                  (c) 74                                     (d) 101 Solution: (a) Here \[{{\left( 6+3 \right)}^{2}}={{9}^{2}}=81\] \[{{\left( 2+6 \right)}^{2}}={{8}^{2}}=64\] \[{{\left( 5+8 \right)}^{2}}={{13}^{2}}=169\] \[\therefore \]\[{{\left( more...

    Learning Objectives
    • To learn how to count number of cubes.
    • To understand the rules of dice.
      CUBE  INTRODUCTION Questions on Cube and Dice are an integral part of non-verbal reasoning. Cube is a 3-D figure, having 8 comers (vertices), 6 surfaces and 12 edges. In a cube all the sides (length, breadth and height) are equal. \[L=B=H.\] In a cube the number of unit cubes\[={{\left( side \right)}^{3}}\] Example 1: A cube of each side 4 cm, has been painted black, red and green on pairs of opposite faces. It is then cut into small cubes of each side 1 cm.   Solve the following questions based on the information given above. 1. How many small cubes will be there? (a) 16                     (b) 64                 (c) 24                     (d) 8 2. How many small cubes will have three faces painted? (a) 16                     (b) 8                   (c) 4                       (d) 24 3. How many small cubes will have two faces painted? (a) 8                       (b) 16               (c) 24                     (d) None of these 4. How many small cubes will have only one face painted? (a) 8                        (b) 16               (c) 24                     (d) None of these 5. How many small cubes will have no face painted? (a) 8                       (b) 16                  (c) 24                     (d) Nil 6. How many small cubes will have only two faces painted in green and black and all other faces not painted? (a) 8                       (b) 16               (c) 24                      (d) None of these   Solutions 1. (b) 64 Total number of small cubes\[=4\times 4\times 4=64\] 2. (b) 8 From the figure it is clear that the small cubes having three faces painted are situated at the comers of the big cube, because at these comers only three faces of the big cube meet. \[\therefore \] Required number of such cubes = 8 (Because there are 8 comers). 3. (c) 24 From the figure it is clear that to each edge of the big cube 4 small cubes are connected and two out of them are situated at the comers of the big cube which have three faces painted.   Thus, to an edge two small cubes are left which have two faces painted. As the total edges in a cube are 12, the number more...

      Learning Objective
  • Types of waste
  • Water Treatment plants
  • Waste Management
  • Sewerage system
  • Eutrophication
  •   INTRODUCTION Wastewater needs to be treated before it can be reused, or released into a water body. Wastewater has many impurities and these impurities should be removed by water treatment. Wastewater from households is treated at a treatment plant to remove the physical, biological and chemical matter. In the physical process, wastewater is filtered to remove large impurities. For example: Take a funnel. Place a filter paper in the funnel and wet it with water. Then add some sand, fine gravel and medium gravel into the funnel. These are layers for the filtration of water. Now pour wastewater into the funnel and collect clean water. Repeat the same process several times till the collected water looks clean.   Do you know?
    • Over 1.5 billion people do not have access to clean safe water.
    • On an average women in Africa and Asia have to walk 3.7 miles to collect water.
    • 80% of an illness in the developing world comes from water borne diseases.
      WATERTREATMENT PLANTS In water treatment plants, the layers are substituted by:   Bar Screens Bar screens are screens that prevent the flow of large objects in wastewater. These screens help to remove large objects like rags, plastic bags, cans, napkins and sticks from sewage. These bar screens are cleaned regularly either manually or with the help of the machines. Grit and Sand Removal Tank The grit and sand removal tank may not remove some impurities, such as faeces.   Clarifier A clarifier is a tank with its central part inclined downwards so as to allow faeces to settle down. The inclined waste is then removed using a scraper. This waste is termed as sludge. Sludge is transferred to a separate tank where it is decomposed using bacteria. The gas produced is burned in an apparatus such as micro-turbine to generate electricity. Finally, a skimmer is used to remove the oils and grease. Thus, if all the physical contaminates are separated from the sewage, then the sewage is termed to be clarified water. Biological contaminates such as bacteria and microbes consume humar waste, food waste, soaps and other wastes, and still remain in the clarified water. Now this clarified water is passed into an aerator in waste water treatment. An aerator pumps air into the water. After many hours, the bacteria settle at the bottom of the tank as activated sludge. The water present in the top is 95% clean and is let out into a water source, while the activated sludge is dried in a sand bed and is more...

    Learning Objectives
  • Introduction
  • Uses of forests
  • Interdependence of plants and animals
  • Forests help in purifying sir
  • Conservations of forests
  •                            A forest   INTRODUCTION The forest is a complex ecosystem consisting mainly of trees that have formed a buffer for the earth to protect life forms. The trees which make up the main area of the forest create a special environment which, in turn, affects the kinds of animals and plants that can exist in the forest. Forests can be broadly classified into many types, some of which are the Taiga type (consisting of pines, spruce, etc.) the mixed temperate forests with both coniferous an deciduous trees, the temperate forests, the sub tropical forests, the tropical forests, and the equatorial rainforests. In India it is believed that organized exploitation of forest wealth began with an increase in hunting. Ashoka the Great is said to have set up the first sanctuary to protect the forests and all life in it. The Mughal rulers were avid hunters and spent a great deal of time in the forests.   Do you know?
    • The oldest living tree has an age of 4700 years and it is in US.
    • In less than 100 years half of the entire forest range of the world has been cut. Hence the whole area is now bereave and unprotected.
      It was during the British rule that the first practical move towards conservation in modem times took place. They established 'reserved forest' blocks with hunting by permit only. Though there were other motives behind their move, it at least served the purpose of classification of and control over the forests. Soon after independence, rapid development and progress saw large forest tracts fragmented by roads, canals, and townships. There was an increase in the exploitation of forest wealth. It was only in the 1970s that the importance of conservation of forests was realized and the preservation of India's remaining forests and wildlife was given a front seat.   DIFFERENT TYPES OF FORESTS IN INDIA
  • Mangrove are short dense trees that tolerate and adapt themselves well to both saline and fresh water and grow in coastal areas. The Gangetic Sunderbans is the largest mangrove area in India.
  • Scrubs are the areas which are covered mainly by grass or scrubs, these lie mainly in the Deccan Plateau and on the outskirts of the forests.
  • Open Forest is where the forest cover is not very dense and the area is more open. Mainly found in the Himalayan region and the North- Eastern part of India.
  • Dense Forest is an area more...

  • Learning Objectives
  • Types of reproduction
  • Asexual reproduction
  • Pollination
  • Pollination
  • Agents of pollination
  • Fertilization
  • Dispersal of seeds
  • Germination of seeds
  • Dormancy of seeds
  •   INTRODUCTION Each living organism has a definite span of life. During this period it produces new offsprings which are similar to itself. Thus each organism is survived by its offspring. This is made possible by the process of multiplication. This is also called reproduction which can be defined as "the ability of living organisms to produce new ones of their own kind."  Reproduction is mainly of two types - sexual and asexual. In sexual reproduction, the male and the female gametes fuse to form seeds that eventually develop into new plants. The seeds are formed inside the fruit. On the other hand, in asexual reproduction, a new plant is grown from any part of a plant other than the seeds.   ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction by which offspring arise from a single parent, and inherit the genes of that parent only, it is reproduction which does not involve meiosis or fertilization. It refers to reproduction without the fusion of gametes. Asexual reproduction is the primary form of reproduction for single-celled organisms such as the bacteria, and protests. Many plants and fungi reproduce asexually as well. All prokaryotes reproduce asexually (without the formation and fusion of gametes), A lack of sexual reproduction is relatively rare among multi cellular organisms, for reasons that are not completely understood. Many hypotheses suggest that asexual reproduction may have short term benefits when rapid population growth is important or in stable environments, while sexual reproduction offers a net advantage by allowing more rapid generation of genetic diversity, allowing adaptation to changing environments.   Characteristics of Asexual Reproduction
    • Asexual reproduction involves only one parent.
    • All the offspring are identical to the parent.
    • Asexual reproduction does not involve the process of meiosis and fertilization, hence the process does not require a mate for reproduction.
    • This type of reproduction is seen in lower forms of organisms. Asexual reproduction does not require time and energy to be spent on seeking a receptive mate.
    • It is efficient method as large numbers of offspring are produced quickly, this enable animals to take advantage of favorable environmental conditions.
    • Asexual reproduction is sometimes known as cloning.
    • There are many types of asexual reproduction like vegetative propagation, fission, budding and fragmentation.
    • All the forms of sexual reproduction are the variations of process of mitosis.
      Do you know? Organisms like Hydra use regenerative cells for reproduction in the process of budding   Modes of Asexual Reproduction Following means of more...

    Learning Objectives  Transportation in unicellular organisms
  • Blood circulation in humans
  • Excretory system in humans
  • Transportation in plats
  •   INTRODUCTION All living organisms need to take in air, water and nutrients and eliminate waste products out of their bodies. Oxygen from the air we breathe in is required by each cell of our body. Similarly, water and minerals absorbed by plant roots from the soil, must reach the leaves for preparation of food. This means, there must be some mechanism by which substances get transported within the body of plants and animals   TRANSPORTATION IN UNICELLULAR ORGANISMS In unicellular organisms, transportation of substances happens through diffusion and osmosis. Gases move in and out of the cell by diffusion. Other substances move by osmosis.   Diffusion Random motion of particles in order to attain equilibrium of concentration is called diffusion. Diffusion can be observed in many aspects of day to day life. The aroma of food comes from the kitchen because of diffusion. A pleasant smell of flowers comes because of diffusion. Bad odour of garbage RE comes because of diffusion. Particles move from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.     Osmosis Movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane from high water concentration to low water concentration is called osmosis. Osmosis is a type of diffusion. Cell membrane is a semi-permeable membrane. Substances move across the cell membrane because of osmosis. Seeds swell up; when soaked in water; because of osmosis.   CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IN HUMANS Diffusion and osmosis can result in transportation of substances to short distances only. For bigger and complex organisms, there is a need of a more complex system for transportation of substances. The circulatory system in humans is composed of three main components, viz. heart, blood vessels and blood.   Do you know? Blood surges out into the main arteries at a speed of 16 inches per second. If it were to pass through a hole the size of a pinhead at this speed and pressure it would spurt more than 10 feet.   Blood Blood is a type of tissue which is responsible for transportation of substances. Blood works as the carrier of various substances. Blood performs many very important functions in the body
  • it transport oxygen and nutrients to the cells and takes waste products away from the cells
  • it carries hormones and chemicals to where they're needed in the body
  • it helps to maintain the body's temperature so that it doesn't get too hot or too cold
  • it's a more...

  • Learning Objectives
  • Weather and climate
  • Factors affecting the climate of the Earth
  • Adaptations of animals to different climates
  •  INTRODUCTION The day-to –day conditions of the atmosphere at a place with respect to elements like temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, etc. is called the weather of that place. The atmosphere is all around us-we cannot see it, but it keeps us warm. The sun is responsible for all the changes in the weather. The distance between the sun and us is very large. The sun is the chief source of light and heat for the earth. It is also the Primary source of energy, and causes changes in the weather. The energy is absorbed and reflected by the earth's surface. The oceans and the atmosphere play an important role in determining the weather at anyplace. Also, gases like carbon dioxide, methane and water vapor play a role in determining the weather. The weather in coastal areas is very different than that in a desert or hilly areas the maximum temperature of the day is recorded during the afternoon, while the minimum temperature is recorded early in the morning. Meteorologists record the weather every day. The records of the weather are preserved for several decades. These records help us determine the pattern of the weather at a place. The average weather pattern taken over a long time, say, 25 years, is called the climate of the place. The mean temperature for a given month is found in two steps. First, we find the average of the temperatures recorded during the month. Next, we calculate the average of such temperatures over many years. The result is the mean temperature.   Do you know?
    • The highest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica is 14.6oC recorded in 1947.
    • USA has more tornadoes than any other country in the world averaging around 1200 a year.
    • The most rainfall recorded in one year is 25.4 meters in cherrapunji, India.
    • the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth is 57.8oC in Al Aziziyah in Libya.
      Role of the Meteorological Department of a Country: The Meteorological department collects data on temperature, wind, etc., and prepares various kinds of weather reports.
    • It also makes the weather prediction.
    • It provides services to aviation sector like fog information.
    • It issues various national and zonal alerts like cyclone, tsunami information etc.
    • It studies and identifies seismic activities and provides earthquake reports.
    • It helps farmers and agriculture sector by providing monsoon and rainfall reports.
    • The department also use Satellite data to map patterns of heating and cooling of various regions of the earth.
    • Each and every living organism has its specific surrounding medium of environment with which it continuously interacts and remains more...


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