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Q1
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1 mark
Where should an object be placed so that a real and inverted image of same size is obtained by a convex lens ?
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A.
f
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B.
infinity
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C.
2f
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D.
between f and 2f
Correct Answer: C —
Solution
A convex lens forms a real and inverted image of the same size as the object when the object is placed at $2f$ (twice the focal length). In this case, the image is also formed at $2f$ on the other side of the lens. At $f$ the image is formed at infinity, at infinity the image is at the focus and highly diminished, and between $f$ and $2f$ the image is real, inverted and enlarged.
Q2
mcq
1 mark
If a molecule is made of similar kind of atoms, then it is called __________ molecule.
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A.
Mono atomic
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B.
hetero atomic
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C.
homo atomic
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D.
poly atomic
Correct Answer: C —
Solution
A molecule made of similar kind of atoms is called a homo atomic molecule. "Homo" means same, so the atoms present are of the same element. Monoatomic means a single atom, hetero atomic means different kinds of atoms, and polyatomic refers to a molecule with many atoms, not necessarily of the same kind.
Q3
mcq
1 mark
The number of components in a binary solution is _________.
Correct Answer: A —
Solution
A binary solution has $2$ components. 'Binary' means two, so the solution contains two substances: a solute and a solvent.
Q4
mcq
1 mark
A charge of 12 coulomb flows through a bulb in 5 sec ond. What is the current through the bulb ?
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A.
60 A
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B.
17 A
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C.
2.4 A
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D.
24 A
Correct Answer: C —
Solution
Current is given by $I=\frac{Q}{t}$. Here, $Q=12\,\text{C}$ and $t=5\,\text{s}$. So, $I=\frac{12}{5}=2.4\,\text{A}$. Therefore, the current through the bulb is $2.4\,\text{A}$.
Q5
mcq
1 mark
Rectified spirit is an aqueous solution which contains about __________ of ethanol.
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A.
95.5%
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B.
75.5%
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C.
55.5%
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D.
45.5%
Correct Answer: A —
Solution
Rectified spirit is an aqueous solution containing about $95.5\%$ ethanol. It is ethanol with a small amount of water left after rectification.
Q6
mcq
1 mark
The endarch condition is the characteristic feature of __________.
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A.
root
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B.
stem
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C.
leaves
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D.
flowers
Q7
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1 mark
The heart of fishes possess __________ chambers.
Q8
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1 mark
Male gametes in angiosperms are formed by the division of __________.
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A.
Generative cell
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B.
Vegetative cell
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C.
Pollen grain mother cell
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D.
Microspore
Q9
mcq
1 mark
Which one is referred as “Master Gland” ?
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A.
Pineal gland
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B.
Pituitary gland
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C.
Thyroid gland
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D.
Adrenal gland
Q10
mcq
1 mark
Himgiri developed by hybridization and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens is a variety of __________.
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A.
chilli
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B.
maize
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C.
sugarcane
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D.
wheat
Q10
short answer
(a) (i) What is meant by electric current ?
(ii) Name and define its unit.
(iii) Which instrument is used to measure the electric current ? How should it be connected in a circuit ?
Q10
short answer
(b) (i) Who discovered natural radioactivity ?
(ii) Write any three features of natural and artificial radioactivity.
(iii) Give any three uses of radio isotopes in the field of agriculture.
Q11
mcq
1 mark
Match the following :
(1)Solar Energy (i)Flowing water
(2)Petroleum (ii)Mobile phone
(3)Hydropower (iii)Inexhaustible energy
(4)Electronic device (iv)Exhaustible energy resource
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A.
(1) - (iv), (2) - (iii), (3) - (ii), (4) - (i)
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B.
(1) - (iii), (2) - (iv), (3) - (i), (4) - (ii)
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C.
(1) - (iii), (2) - (i), (3) - (iv), (4) - (ii)
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D.
(1) - (i), (2) - (iv), (3) - (ii), (4) - (iii)
Q11
short answer
(a) (i) Define : Atomicity. Give an example.
(ii) Consolidate the major differences between atoms and molecules.
Q11
short answer
(b) (i) Define combination reaction.
(ii) Give an example for combination reaction.
(iii) Differentiate reversible and irreversible reaction.
Q12
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1 mark
Find the correct pair :
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A.
Gregor Johann Mendel - Theory of Natural Selection
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B.
Waldeyer - Chromosomes
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C.
Watson and Crick - Theory of Evolution
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D.
Jean Baptiste Lamarck - Law of Heredity
Q13
short answer
State Newton’s second law.
Q14
short answer
Write any two applications of echo.
Q15
short answer
State Boyle’s Law.
Q16
short answer
Write the functional group and the suffix used for the following class of compounds.
Class of Compounds Functional Group Suffix used
Alcohol
Aldehyde
Ketone
Carboxylic Acid
Q17
short answer
What is the importance of rainwater harvesting ?
Q18
short answer
Identify the parts A, B, C, D in the given figure.
Q19
short answer
What is evolution ? Who proposed the theories of evolution ?
Q20
short answer
Name the two maize hybrids rich in amino acid lysine.
Q21
short answer
What is the importance of valves in the heart ?
Q22
short answer
A person with myopia can see objects placed at a distance of 4 m. If he wants to see objects at a distance of 20 m, what should be the focal length and power of the concave lens he must wear ?
Q23
short answer
Differentiate mass and weight.
Q24
short answer
List any four properties of light.
Q25
long answer
Explain why the ceilings of concert halls are curved ?
Q26
short answer
(a)What is an alloy ?
(b)Give the reasons for alloying.
Q27
short answer
Classify the following compounds based on the pattern of carbon chain and give their structural formula :
(i)Propane (ii)Benzene (iii)Cyclobutane (iv)Furan
Q28
short answer
(a)What is respiratory quotient ?
(b)Write the overall reaction for photosynthesis.
Q29
short answer
(a)Draw and label the parts of process of transpiration.
(b)Draw the pictures of Granulocytes.
Q30
short answer
(a)List the theories postulated to explain the origin of life.
(b)Who coined the term ‘Ethnobotany’ ?
Q31
long answer
Discuss the importance of biotechnology in the field of medicine.
Q32
short answer
‘A’ is a blue coloured crystalline salt. On heating it loses blue colour and gives ‘B’. When water is added, ‘B’ gives back ‘A’. Identify ‘A’ and ‘B’. Write the equation.
Q33
short answer
(a)(i)What is meant by electric current ?
(ii)Name and define its unit.
(iii)Which instrument is used to measure the electric current ? How should it be connected in a circuit ?
OR
(b)(i)Who discovered natural radioactivity ?
(ii)Write any three features of natural and artificial radioactivity.
(iii)Give any three uses of radio isotopes in the field of agriculture.
Q34
short answer
(a)(i)Define :Atomicity. Give an example.
(ii)Consolidate the major differences between atoms and molecules.
OR
(b)(i)Define combination reaction.
(ii)Give an example for combi
Q35
short answer
butane (iv) Furan
Q36
short answer
(a) What is respiratory quotient ?
Q37
short answer
(b) Write the overall reaction for photosynthesis.
Q38
short answer
(a) Draw and label the parts of process of transpiration.
Q39
short answer
(b) Draw the pictures of Granulocytes.
Q40
short answer
(a) List the theories postulated to explain the origin of life.
Q41
short answer
(b) Who coined the term 'Ethnobotany' ?
Q46
short answer
(a) (i) What are synthetic auxins ? Give examples.
(ii) Define triple fusion.
(iii) Name the secondary sex organs in male.
Q47
short answer
(b) (i) Why did Mendel select pea plant for his experiment ?
(ii) Suggest measures to overcome the problems of an alcoholic.