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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. 8×1=8

1. The inner surface of solar cooker is coated with black paint to

(A) absorb more heat (B) reflect light

(C) prevent rusting (D) converge the light rays.

2. As the pH value of a neutral solution increases

(A) basic property decreases and number of OH − ions increases

(B) acidic property increases and number of H + ions decreases

(C) basic property increases and number of OH − ions increases

(D) acidic property decreases and number of H + ions increases.

3. In the given figure of Cotyledon the parts labelled as A and B respectively

are

(A) fruit, shoot

(B) primary shoot, primary root

(C) secondary root, primary shoot

(D) bud, leaf.

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4. An object is kept at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror. The

position and nature of the image formed is

(A) between F and C and inverted

(B) behind the mirror and erect

(C) between F and P and erect

(D) at the centre of curvature and inverted.

5. The power plant in which natural source of energy is directly used to rotate

turbines is

(A) thermal power plant

(B) hydro-electric power plant

(C) nuclear power plant

(D) solar power plant.

6. An example for saturated hydrocarbon is

(A) C2H6

(B) C3H4

(C) C2H2

(D) C 2H 4.

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7. The incorrect statement related to thyroxine hormone among the following

is

(A) it regulates fat metabolism

(B) its deficiency leads to goitre

(C) it is secreted by parathyroid gland

(D) iodine in the food is essential for its production.

8. The molecular formula of three carbon compounds which are in

homologous series are C 2 H 6 , C 3 H 8 , C 4 H 10 . The suitable general

formula for these compounds is

(A) C n H 2n

(B) C n H 2n − 1

(C) C n H 2n − 2

(D) C n H 2n + 2 .

II. Answer the following questions. 8×1=8

9. An iron ring is to be coated with copper. How can we do this without using

electricity ?

10. What is the SI unit of potential difference ? Name the device used to

measure the potential difference.

11. “The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than that seen

in terrestrial organisms.” Why ?

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12. Sodium and potassium are placed in the same group of modern periodic

table. If the molecular formula of sodium sulphate is Na 2 SO 4 , then decide

the molecular formula of potassium sulphate. Give reason for your answer.

13. “Biogas plant is a boon to farmers.” Why ?

14. The gene for brown coloured hair is recessive over gene for black coloured

hair. What is the hair colour of a person who has inherited a gene for

brown coloured hair from mother and black coloured hair from father ?

15. CuO + H 2 → Cu + H 2 O

In this reaction name the reactant

i) that is oxidised

ii) that is reduced.

16. Observe the given figure.

What type of current is induced in the coil by doing the experiment related

to this figure ? Give reason for your answer.

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III. Answer the following questions. 8 × 2 = 16

17. Agricultural scientists have suggested to add a certain amount of lime

powder to an agricultural field. What may be the reasons for this ?

Explain.

18. “The body temperature of frogs and lizards depend on temperature in the

environment.” Justify.

19. Draw the diagram of the apparatus to show that acid solution in water

conducts electricity. Label the following parts :

i) Dil. HCl solution

ii) Rubber cork.

OR

Draw the diagram of arrangement of the apparatus to show the reaction of

zinc granules with dilute sulphuric acid and testing hydrogen gas by

burning. Label the following parts :

i) Test tube

ii) Soap solution.

20. The resistivity of manganese wire of length 1 m is 1·84 × 10 − 6 Ω m at

20°C. If the diameter of the wire is 3 × 10 − 4 m, what will be the resistance

of the wire at that temperature ?

OR

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Observe the given circuit :

Calculate the total resistance in the circuit and the total current flowing in

the circuit.

21. “As energy moves progressively through various trophic levels of food chain

it is no longer available to the previous level.” Give reasons.

22. Which physical properties of metals are used in the following situations ?

i) Gold is used to make ornaments

ii) Nickel is used in strings of guitar.

23. Draw the diagram showing the germination of pollen on stigma and label

the pollen tube.

24. Draw the diagram of a simple electric generator. Label the following parts :

i) Brushes

ii) Rings.

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IV. Answer the following questions. 9 × 3 = 27

25. State Joule’s law of heating. Explain the working of electric filament bulb.

OR

State Ohm’s law. How ammeter and voltmeter should be connected in

electric circuit ? What is the use of these instruments, in the circuit ?

26. The reaction of Barium chloride with Aluminium sulphate solution is an

example for which type of chemical reaction ? Why ? Write the balanced

chemical equation for this reaction.

27. Explain the significant function of each structure in human male

reproductive system.

OR

Explain the structure and important role of placenta during pregnancy

period of woman.

28. Explain the addition and substitution reaction with the help of examples.

C 2 H 6 undergoes substitution reaction but not addition reaction. Why ?

OR

Explain how soap cleans clothes. More amount of soap is required to clean

the clothes in hard water. Why ?

29. “Building crescent shaped earthen embankment in level terrain is better

than the construction of large dams across the river to store water.”

Analyse this statement with their effects.

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30. An object is kept on the principal axis of a concave mirror of focal length

12 cm. If the object is at a distance of 18 cm from the mirror, calculate the

image distance. Determine the nature of the image formed by calculating

the magnification produced by the mirror.

OR

A doctor prescribes a corrective lens of power – 0·5 D to a person. Find the

focal length of the lens. Is this lens diverging or converging ? Give reason.

How does the property of this lens can be used to correct eye defects ?

31. Draw the diagram showing the schematic sectional view of the human

heart. Label the following parts :

i) Aorta

ii) Pulmonary veins.

32. Draw the ray diagram when the object is kept between F1 and 2F1 of the

convex lens. With the help of the diagram mention the position and nature

of the image formed. [ F1 : Principal focus of the lens ]

33. The atomic numbers of two elements are 8 and 16 respectively. Write the

electronic configuration of these two elements. Do you keep these two

elements in the same group of the modern periodic table ? Justify your

answer. Find out which of these two elements is more electronegative. Give

reason for your answer.

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V. Answer the following questions. 4 × 4 = 16

34. Name the given structure. What is its general function ? Mention the

function of the parts labelled as A and B. These structures in animals are

said to be more efficient to give quick responses. Why ?

35. Mention the difference between calcination and roasting. How these

processes are used in the extraction of zinc ? Explain with the help of

chemical equations. After these processes, is reduction necessary to obtain

zinc ? Why ?

36. How do you trace the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet using

compass needle ? Explain. Write the properties of magnetic field lines.

37. The plants bearing round yellow coloured ( RrYy ) seeds are self pollinated.
Represent the result obtained in the F2 generation of dihybrid cross with

the help of a checker board. Mention the varieties of plants obtained in F2

generation.

OR

What is evolution ? Explain the three evidences for evolution.

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

38. Explain the experiment conducted by Newton to show that white light

contains seven colours. Sun appears red in colour during sunrise but

appears white at noon. Explain with the reasons.

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