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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 10 SCIENCE 2022

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Where should an object be placed so that a real and inverted image of same size is obtained by a convex lens ?
  • A. f
  • B. infinity
  • C. 2f
  • D. between f and 2f

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Q2 mcq 1 mark
If a molecule is made of similar kind of atoms, then it is called __________ molecule.
  • A. Mono atomic
  • B. hetero atomic
  • C. homo atomic
  • D. poly atomic

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Q3 mcq 1 mark
The number of components in a binary solution is _________.
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

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Q4 mcq 1 mark
A charge of 12 coulomb flows through a bulb in 5 sec ond. What is the current through the bulb ?
  • A. 60 A
  • B. 17 A
  • C. 2.4 A
  • D. 24 A

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Q5 mcq 1 mark
Rectified spirit is an aqueous solution which contains about __________ of ethanol.
  • A. 95.5%
  • B. 75.5%
  • C. 55.5%
  • D. 45.5%

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Q6 mcq 1 mark
The endarch condition is the characteristic feature of __________.
  • A. root
  • B. stem
  • C. leaves
  • D. flowers

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
The heart of fishes possess __________ chambers.
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 2
  • D. 5

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
Male gametes in angiosperms are formed by the division of __________.
  • A. Generative cell
  • B. Vegetative cell
  • C. Pollen grain mother cell
  • D. Microspore

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Q9 mcq 1 mark
Which one is referred as “Master Gland” ?
  • A. Pineal gland
  • B. Pituitary gland
  • C. Thyroid gland
  • D. Adrenal gland

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Q10 mcq 1 mark
Himgiri developed by hybridization and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens is a variety of __________.
  • A. chilli
  • B. maize
  • C. sugarcane
  • D. wheat

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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 ?

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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.

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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
  • A. (1) - (iv), (2) - (iii), (3) - (ii), (4) - (i)
  • B. (1) - (iii), (2) - (iv), (3) - (i), (4) - (ii)
  • C. (1) - (iii), (2) - (i), (3) - (iv), (4) - (ii)
  • D. (1) - (i), (2) - (iv), (3) - (ii), (4) - (iii)

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Q11 short answer
(a) (i) Define : Atomicity. Give an example. (ii) Consolidate the major differences between atoms and molecules.

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Q11 short answer
(b) (i) Define combination reaction. (ii) Give an example for combination reaction. (iii) Differentiate reversible and irreversible reaction.

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Q12 mcq 1 mark
Find the correct pair :
  • A. Gregor Johann Mendel - Theory of Natural Selection
  • B. Waldeyer - Chromosomes
  • C. Watson and Crick - Theory of Evolution
  • D. Jean Baptiste Lamarck - Law of Heredity

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Q13 short answer
State Newton’s second law.

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Q14 short answer
Write any two applications of echo.

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Q15 short answer
State Boyle’s Law.

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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

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Q17 short answer
What is the importance of rainwater harvesting ?

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Q18 short answer
Identify the parts A, B, C, D in the given figure.

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Q19 short answer
What is evolution ? Who proposed the theories of evolution ?

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Q20 short answer
Name the two maize hybrids rich in amino acid lysine.

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Q21 short answer
What is the importance of valves in the heart ?

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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 ?

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Q23 short answer
Differentiate mass and weight.

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Q24 short answer
List any four properties of light.

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Q25 long answer
Explain why the ceilings of concert halls are curved ?

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Q26 short answer
(a)What is an alloy ? (b)Give the reasons for alloying.

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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

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Q28 short answer
(a)What is respiratory quotient ? (b)Write the overall reaction for photosynthesis.

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Q29 short answer
(a)Draw and label the parts of process of transpiration. (b)Draw the pictures of Granulocytes.

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Q30 short answer
(a)List the theories postulated to explain the origin of life. (b)Who coined the term ‘Ethnobotany’ ?

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Q31 long answer
Discuss the importance of biotechnology in the field of medicine.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Q35 short answer
butane (iv) Furan

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Q36 short answer
(a) What is respiratory quotient ?

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Q37 short answer
(b) Write the overall reaction for photosynthesis.

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Q38 short answer
(a) Draw and label the parts of process of transpiration.

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Q39 short answer
(b) Draw the pictures of Granulocytes.

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Q40 short answer
(a) List the theories postulated to explain the origin of life.

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Q41 short answer
(b) Who coined the term 'Ethnobotany' ?

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Q46 short answer
(a) (i) What are synthetic auxins ? Give examples. (ii) Define triple fusion. (iii) Name the secondary sex organs in male.

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Q47 short answer
(b) (i) Why did Mendel select pea plant for his experiment ? (ii) Suggest measures to overcome the problems of an alcoholic.

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