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41. Read the following which appears in Class VIII NCERT textbook. Nylon appears like silk. It is strong and flexible. These endearing qualities of nylon created a public sensation, or nylon mania when it was introduced in 1939. Women's stockings made from this new fiber were in great demand. But, unfortunately, most of the nylon productions had to be diverted to making parachutes during the Second World War (1939-1945). After the War, when production of stockings resumed, supply did not match the demand. There was a huge black market for this product. Women had to wait for hours in queues to get a pair. Often there were 'nylon riots'.
What are the significances of including the above in a science textbook?
A. To develop a historical perspective in science and development of ideas.
B. To develop an appreciation of how new inventions create new demands.
C. To develop a holistic understanding of science.
D. Including such anecdotes makes science textbook light and easy.

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42. The assessment in science should focus on

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43. Which one of the following best describes a teacher's role in a middle school classroom?

  • Option : A
  • Explanation : Discussion can be an excellent strategy for enhancing student motivation, fostering intellectual agility and encouraging democratic habits.
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44. Which one of the following statements about motivation and learning is correct?

  • Option : A
  • Explanation : Motivation affects what learners pay attention to and how effectively they process it motivation increase the amount of effort and energy that learners expand in activities learning is effective only when the students have intrinsic motivation.
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45. Which one of the following statements about learning is correct?

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : Learning is the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience or being taught. Learning does not happen all at once but it builds upon and is shaped by previous knowledge, it is facilitated by social actions.
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