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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 10 SCIENCE 2023

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Magnification of a convex lens is always:
  • A. Positive
  • B. Negative
  • C. Either positive (or) negative
  • D. Zero

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Q2 mcq 1 mark
In which of the following reaction, the mass number decreases by four of the daughter nucleus?
  • A. $\alpha$ decay
  • B. $\beta$ decay
  • C. $\gamma$ decay
  • D. neutron decay

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Q3 mcq 1 mark
The gram molecular mass of water is:
  • A. 2 g
  • B. 16 g
  • C. 18 g
  • D. 8 g

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Q4 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is the universal solvent?
  • A. Acetone
  • B. Benzene
  • C. Water
  • D. Alcohol

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Q5 mcq 1 mark
The secondary suffix used in IUPAC nomenclature of an aldehyde is __________.
  • A. -ol
  • B. -oic acid
  • C. -al
  • D. -one

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Q6 mcq 1 mark
The heart of amphibians possess __________ chambers.
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 2
  • D. 5

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
Kreb’s cycle takes place in __________.
  • A. chloroplast
  • B. mitochondrial matrix
  • C. stomata
  • D. inner mitochondrial membrane

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
Bipolar neurons are found in:
  • A. retina of eye
  • B. cerebral cortex
  • C. embryo
  • D. respiratory epithelium

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Q9 mcq 1 mark
Syngamy results in the formation of __________.
  • A. zoospores
  • B. conidia
  • C. zygote
  • D. chlamydospores

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Q10 mcq 1 mark
Match the following: (1) Sarcoma (2) Carcinoma (3) Polydipsia (4) Polyphagia
  • A. (1)-(iii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(ii), (4)-(i)
  • B. (1)-(iv), (2)-(iii), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii)
  • C. (1)-(i), (2)-(iii), (3)-(iv), (4)-(ii)
  • D. (1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iii)

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Q11 mcq 1 mark
9 : 3 : 3 : 1 ratio is due to:
  • A. Segregation
  • B. Crossing over
  • C. Independent assortment
  • D. Recessiveness

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Q12 mcq 1 mark
The term Ethnobotany was coined by:
  • A. Khorana
  • B. J.W. Harshberger
  • C. Ronald Ross
  • D. Hugo de Vries

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Q13 short answer
Define inertia. Give its classification.

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Q14 short answer
Why does the sky appear blue in colour?

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Q15 short answer
Define one Calorie.

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Q16 short answer
Mention any two applications of Avogadro’s Law.

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Q17 short answer
List out the parasitic adaptations in leech.

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Q18 short answer
What are the structures involved in the protection of brain?

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Q19 short answer
Identify the parts A, B, C and D in the given figure.

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Q20 short answer
Define genetic engineering.

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Q21 short answer
What is Sprite?

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Q22 short answer
Calculate the amount of energy released when a radioactive substance undergoes fusion and results in a mass defect of 2 kg.

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Q23 long answer
Deduce the equation of force using Newton’s Second Law of Motion.

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Q24 long answer
Differentiate the eye defects : Myopia and Hypermetropia.

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Q25 short answer
(a)What do you understand by the term Ultrasonic Vibration ? (b)What is meant by reflection of sound ?

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Q26 short answer
(a)What is an amalgam ? Give an example. (b)Mention any two uses of copper.

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Q27 long answer
Explain the mechanism of cleansing action of soap.

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Q28 short answer
(a)Name the three basic tissue systems in a flowering plant. (b)What are the factors affecting photosynthesis ?

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Q29 short answer
Enumerate the functions of blood.

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Q30 long answer
How do rainwater harvesting structures recharge ground water ?

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Q31 short answer
(a)What do you understand by the term phenotype and geno type ? (b)What are allosomes ?

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Q32 short answer
(a)Calculate the pH of 0.01 M solution of HNO3. (b)A solution is prepared by dissolving 25 g sugar in 100 g of water. Calculate the mass percentage of solute.

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Q33 long answer
(a)(i)State Joule’s Law of Heating. (ii)An alloy of nickel and chromium is used as the heatin g element. Why ? (iii)How does a fuse wire protect electrical appliances ? OR (b)(i)What is a longitudinal wave ? (ii)What is a nuclear reactor ? Explain its essential p arts with their functions.

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Q34 long answer
(a)(i)Define : Atomicity. (ii)Calculate the percentage of sulphur in H2SO4. (iii)In what way hygroscopic substances differ from deliquescent substances. OR (b)(i)Differentiate reversible and irreversible reaction. (ii)What is neutralization reaction ? Give an example. (iii)Give any three characteristics of homologous series.

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Q35 long answer
(a)(i)Which hormone induces parthenocarpy in tomatoes ? (ii)Why is thyroid hormone referred as ‘personality hormone’ ? (iii)Explain Lamarck’s theories of evolution. OR (b)(i)Which enzyme cuts DNA at specific sites ? (ii)Name two maize hybrids rich in amino-acid, lysi

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Q36 short answer
Define: Atomicity.

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Q37 short answer
Calculate the percentage of sulphur in $H_2SO_4$.

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Q38 short answer
In what way hygroscopic substances differ from deliquescent substances.

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Q39 short answer
Differentiate reversible and irreversible reaction.

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Q40 short answer
What is neutralization reaction ? Give an example.

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Q41 short answer
Give any three characteristics of homologous series.

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Q42 short answer
Which hormone induces parthenocarpy in tomatoes ?

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Q43 short answer
Why is thyroid hormone referred as ‘personality hormone’ ?

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Q44 short answer
Explain Lamarck’s theories of evolution.

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Q45 short answer
Which enzyme cuts DNA at specific sites ?

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Q46 short answer
Name two maize hybrids rich in amino-acid, lysine.

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Q47 short answer
Explain smoking hazards and the harmful effects of tobacco.

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