Std : SSC (Eng.

Medium) Preliminary Examination Marks: 80 Date : 08/Jul/2013 Science & Technology Time: 2 Hours __________________________________________________________________________________________ Section - A Q.1.(A) Answer the following sub-questions: (1) Fill in the Blanks and rewrite the complete statements: 1 The potential difference between the live wire and neutral wire in ;domestic electric circuit is ________. (2) Find the odd one out and write it: 1 Coulomb, Volt, Ampere, Ammeter (3) Considering the relationship in the first pair complete the second pair: 1 Maximum scattering : Blue light :: Least Scattering:_______ (4) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. 1 In a physical change new substance is formed. (5) Answer the following in One sentence only: 1 What is radioactive pollution? (B) Rewrite the following statements by selecting the correct options: 5 (1) If the equivalent resistance is to be decreased, then the resistances should be connected in (a) series (b) parallel (c) series or parallel (d) None of these (2) A ______converges the rays of light falling on it. (a) concave mirror (b) convex mirror (c) plane mirror (d) none of these (3) When a ray of light travels from air to glass and strikes the surface of separation at 90 with the surface, it a) passes without bending b) bends away from the normal c) passes without bending d) Noen of these (4) When crystals of ferrous sulphate are strongly heated, the residue obtained is (a) having no colour (b) red in colour (c) green in colour (d) yellow in colour (5) The pH range of human blood is _________. (a) 7.35 to 7.45 (b) 5.5 to 5.7 (C) 9.35 to 9.45 (d) 2.12 to 2.25 Q.2. Attempt any FIVE of the following questions: 10 (1) Give scientific reason: Radioactive pollution is very dangerous for human beings. (2) Write short notes on the following: Fleming's Right Hand Rule

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(3) Differentiate between the following: Oxidation and Reduction (4) Solve the following: An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a convex lens of focal length 12cm. Find the position and nature of the image. (5) Draw well labelled diagrams: Magnetic lines of force around a bar magnet (6) Answer the following : How does a valency vary in a period and in a group? Attempt any FIVE of the following questions: 15 (1) What major harm is done to the human beings by air pollution? (2) What are the merits of modern periodic table over Mendeleev's periodic table? (3) Explain 'balancing of equation' with a suitable example. (4) Find the expression for the resistors connected in parallel. (5) State the characteristics of magnetic lines of force. (6) What is a lens? State and explain the types of lenses. Attempt any one of the following: 5 (1) Explain a ray of light travelling from denser to rarer medium with the help of diagrams. (2) What is baking soda?State its formula. What are the properties? Write any two uses of baking soda. Section - B Answer the following sub Questions: (1) Answer in One sentence only: 1 Which plant hormone makes a stem bend towards sunlight? (2) Find the odd one out and write it: 1 Anatomy, Embryology, Criminology , Morphology. (3) Considering the relationship in the first pair complete the second pair: 1 Urban Area : Burning of garbage :: Rural Area: __________ (4) State whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE. 1 The embryo is capable of growing into a new plant. (5) Fill in the Blanks and rewrite the complete statements: 1 One gram of gold can be drawn into a wire of_________ length. Rewrite the following statements by selecting the correct options: 5 (1) A redox reaction is a reaction in which (a) oxidation takes place (b) reduction takes place (c) oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously (d) oxygen is removed (2) Ethanoic acid which solidifies below 290K is known as (a) glacial acetic acid (b) solid acetic acid (c) ethyl acetate (d) None of these (3) When photosynthesis takes place

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(a) carbon dioxide is reduced to carbohydrate (b) water is converted into only oxygen (c) chlorophyll is synthesized in plastids (d) sunlight heats up the plant (4) Fission, budding and spore formation are________ type of reproduction. (a) Vegetative propagation (b) sexual (c) asexual (d) fertilization (5) The process of absorption of water into raisirs depends upon (a) temperature of the water (b) shape of the beaker (c) size of raisin (d) shop from which raisins are bought Q.6. Attempt any FIVE of the following questions: 10 (1) Answer the following : How does tendril support the plant? (2) Write short notes on the following: Plant Hormones (3) Differentiate between the following: Mitosis and Meiosis (4) Explain the following reactions with the help of balanced chemical equations: Sodium reacts with oxygen in air at room temperature (5) Draw well labelled diagrams: Structure of Graphite (6) Give scientific reason: Translocation is needed in all higher plants. Q.7. Attempt any FIVE of the following questions: 15 (1) Write the formation of oxygen (O) molecule. (2) What are the objectives of sustainable development? (3) What are heterotrophic organisms? Explain the different strategies used by these organisms to obtain food. (4) Explain Chemical control in animals. (5) How do fertilization, development and birth take place in human beings? (6) Write the theory of evolution of life. Q.8. Attempt any ONE of the following: 5 (1) Describe the process of preparation of aluminium by the electrolysis of alumina. (2) Write in detail about sex determination in human beings. -------- All the Best --------

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