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General Instructions to the Candidate :
1. There are three parts in the question paper :
Part A : Physics, Part B : Chemistry, Part C : Biology.
2. This question paper consists of objective and subjective types of
48 questions.
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PART – A
( PHYSICS )

I. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions /

incomplete statements. Choose the correct alternative and write

the complete answer along with its letter of alphabet. 4×1=4

1. The device used to measure the rate of the current in a circuit

is

(A) Ammeter (B) Voltmeter

(C) Galvanometer (D) Battery

2. The focal Length of a lens is + 0·50 m. The power of the lens and

type is

(A) + 2·0 D and concave lens

(B) + 2·0 D and convex lens

(C) – 2·0 D and concave lens

(D) – 2·0 D and convex lens

3. A light ray enters to rarer medium from a denser medium. Then

the speed of that light ray

(A) decreases and bends towards the normal

(B) increases and bends away from the normal

(C) decreases and bends away from the normal

(D) increases and bends towards the normal

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4. The inner wall of the solar cooker is painted black. Because

black colour

(A) reflects light (B) converges solar rays

(C) prevents from rusting (D) absorbs more heat

II. Answer the following questions : 2×1=2

5. Write the symbols of the following components used in an

electric circuit.

i) Rheostat

ii) Wires crossing without joining

6. What does the thumb indicate in the right hand thumb rule ?

III. Answer the following questions : 5 × 2 = 10

7. Light enters from air to benzene having refractive index 1·50.

Calculate the speed of light in benzene.

( Speed of light in air is 3 × 10 8 ms − 1 )

OR

A concave lens has focal length of 12 cm. At what distance

should the object from the lens be placed so that it forms an

image at 9 cm from the lens ?

8. Name the major constituent of biogas and write the properties of

biogas.

OR

List the hazards of nuclear power generation.

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9. “Connecting electrical appliances in parallel is advantageous

over connecting them in series” in a circuit. Justify.

10. Draw the diagram of a simple electric motor and label ‘brushes’.

11. When an object is placed between F 1 and 2 F 1 of a concave lens,

mention the position, size and nature of the image formed.

( F 1 : Principal focus of the lens )

IV. Answer the following questions : 3×3=9

12. State Ohm’s law. On which factors does the resistance of a

conductor depend ? Mention the SI unit of electric power.

OR

State Joule’s law of heating. How is fuse connected in the

circuits ? Name the metal used in the filament and the gas filled

in electric bulb.

13. The resistors R 1 , R 2 and R 3 have the values 10 Ω, 20 Ω and

60 Ω respectively, which have been parallelly connected to a

battery of 24 V in an electric circuit. Then calculate the

following.

i) The current flowing through each resistor

ii) The total current in the circuit

iii) The total resistance of the circuit.

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14. Draw the ray diagram for the image formation in a convex lens

when the object is placed beyond 2 F 1 . Mention the position and

nature of the image formed.

[ F 1 : Principal focus of the lens ]

V. Answer the following question : 1×4=4

15. a) What is solenoid ? Write the properties of the magnetic

field lines formed around a current carrying solenoid.

b) What is alternating current ? Electric appliances having

metallic body are connected to earth wire. Why ?

VI. Answer the following question : 1×5=5

16. a) Define focal length, principal axis and aperture of the

spherical lens.

b) State two laws of refraction of light.

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PART – B

( CHEMISTRY )

VII. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions /
incomplete statements. Choose the correct alternative and write
the complete answer along with its letter of alphabet. 2×1=2

17. A non-metallic oxide reacts with base and produces salt and

water. Then the property of this non-metallic oxide is

(A) acidic (B) basic

(C) neutral (D) amphoteric

18. Among 2
X 4 , 8Y 16 , 10 Z 20 ; the elements having zero valency

are

[ 2, 8, 10 are atomic numbers of elements ]

(A) 2
X 4 and 8Y 16 (B) 8
Y 16 and 10 Z 20

(C) 2
X 4 and 10 Z 20 (D) 2
X 4 , 8Y 16 and 10 Z 20

VIII. Answer the following questions : 4×1=4

19. The general formula of cycloalkanes is Cn H2n and its first

member is cyclopropane ( C3H6 ). Write the molecular formula

and structural arrangement of the fourth member of this

homologous series.

20. State Mendeleev’s periodic law.

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21. Potassium is kept immersed in kerosene. Why ?

22. How many electrons are shared to form hydrogen molecule ?

IX. Answer the following questions : 6 × 2 = 12

23. Draw the diagram of arrangement of apparatus to show that

acid solution in water conducts electricity and label dilute HCl

solution.

24. Write the structural arrangement of isomers of butane.

25. Draw the diagram of arrangement of apparatus to show the

action of steam on a metal.

26. What is malleability of metals ? Name a highly ductile metal and

a liquid metal.

27. Carbon forms covalent compounds. Why ? Why do covalent

compounds have low melting and boiling points ?

28. Explain the reason for applying baking soda on honeybee stung

area.

X. Answer the following questions : 3×3=9

29. a) Depict the formation of magnesium chloride with the help

of electron dot structure.

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b) Hydrogen gas is not liberated when a metal like zinc reacts

with nitric acid. Why ?

OR

a) Why is aluminium oxide called an amphoteric oxide ?

b) Write the differences between the physical properties of

metals and non-metals.

30. a) Observe the given part of the modern periodic table and

answer the following questions :

Groups →
1 2 13 17
Periods ↓

2 — Be — —

3 Na Mg Al Cl

4 — Ca — —

i) Which element is more electropositive ? Why ?

ii) Atoms of which element have minimum atomic

radius ? Why ?

b) Mention the period and group number of the element that

has atomic number 19.

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31. Name the gases liberated in the following chemical reactions.

Write balanced chemical equations for these reactions.

a) Zinc reacts with dilute sulphuric acid

b) Sodium hydrogen carbonate reacts with dilute

hydrochloric acid.

OR

a) The pH values of four solutions are given in the below

table. Classify these into acidic and basic solutions :

Solution pH Value

e 5

f 13

g 9

h 2

b) Name the antacid used to neutralise excess of acid in the

stomach.

XI. Answer the following question : 1×4=4

32. a) What are functional groups ? Name the functional group

present in propanal and write the structure of this

compound.

b) Write the molecular formula and electron dot structure of

ethane.

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PART – C

( BIOLOGY )

XII. Four alternatives are given for each of the following questions /

incomplete statements. Choose the correct alternative and write

the complete answer along with its letter of alphabet. 2×1=2

33. “A person immediately starts running soon after observing a

snake.” The correct transmission path of reflex impulse in this

situation is

(A) Receptor → Sensory neuron → Brain → Relay neuron →

Motor neuron → Effector

(B) Receptor → Sensory neuron → Spinal cord →

Relay neuron → Motor neuron → Effector

(C) Effector → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron →

Relay neuron → Motor neuron → Receptor

(D) Effector → Motor neuron → Relay neuron → Brain →

Sensory neuron → Receptor

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34. In humans, the testes are located outside the lower abdomen in

the scrotum, because

(A) to protect testes from mechanical shocks

(B) to increase the production of sperms

(C) to maintain the secretion of testosterone hormone

(D) to maintain the temperature required for sperm

production.

XIII. Answer the following questions : 2×1=2

35. What is the role of abscisic acid in plants ?

36. Name any two sexually transmitted diseases and that are caused

by the bacteria.

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XIV. Answer the following questions : 7 × 2 = 14

37. Mention the tools used for tracing the evolutionary relationships

between the organisms.

38. Observe the given below figure :

Germination of Seed

a) Which parts of the plant will develop from A and C ?

b) What is the role of B in germination ?

39. List the differences between the biodegradable substances and

non-biodegradable substances.

40. Draw the diagram to show the structure of nephron and label

Bowman’s capsule.

41. How does the embryo get nourishment inside the mother's

body ?

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42. Name the gland that secretes insulin hormone and mention the

function of this hormone.

43. Write the differences between homologous organs and analogous

organs.

XV. Answer the following questions : 3×3=9

44. What is pollination ? What are the changes that occur in the

flower after pollination ?

45. How is ozone layer formed at higher levels of atmosphere and

what is its function ?

46. Tall pea plant producing red flowers ( TT RR ) is crossed with

short pea plant producing white flowers ( tt rr ).

i) Mention the type of plants produced from these plants in

the F 1 generation.

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ii) Write the ratio of plants obtained in the F 2 generation by

crossing the plants of F 1 generation and name the

varieties of plants obtained.

OR

Analyse the situations given below. Answer the questions

given.

Situation 1 : The number of green grasshoppers in a green zone

has been increasing from one generation to another

generation.

Situation 2 : The number of brown grasshoppers in the same

green zone has been reducing.

Here,

a) Where would genetic drift be happened more ? Why ?

b) How can natural selection be considered as an important

factor in organic evolution ?

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XVI. Answer the following questions : 2×4=8

47. Draw the diagram showing the structure of human brain. Label

the following parts.

i) Hypothalamus

ii) Pons.

48. Write any four differences between aerobic and anaerobic

respiration.

OR

Explain the role of xylem and phloem tissues in the

transportation of materials in plants.

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