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PRE BOARD
EXAMINATION 2021
GRADE 12
SET-1)
(SUBJECT:PHYSICS (042)
Time: 90 Minutes
Max. Marks:35
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The Question paper contains three sections
Section A has 25 questions.
Attempt any 20 questions.
Section B has 24 questions.
Attempt any 20 questions.
Section Chas 6 questions.
All
5Attempt any questions.
questions carry equal marks
There is no negative marking.

SECTION A
This section consists of 25 multiple choice
questions with overall choice to attempt any 20 questions.
In case more than desirable number of
questions are attempted, ONLY first 20 will be considered for
evaluation.
1. Electric flux d through a closed surface enclosing charge Q isWhat will be the electric flux through
the closed surface if its size is doubled?

(a) 20 Q
(d) zero.

2. Figure shows electric field lines in which an electric dipole P is placed as shown. Which of the following
statements is correct?

(a) The dipole will not experience any force. (c) The dipole will experience a force towards right.
(b).The dipole will experience a force towards left. (d) The dipole will experience a force upwards.
3. A charge 'q' is placed at the centre of the line joining two equal charges Q°'.The system of the three
charges will be in cquilibrium if 'q' is cqual to
(a) -Q/4 (b) Q/4 (c)-Q/2 (d) Q/2.
4. Figure shows some equipotential lines distributed in space. A charged object is moved from point A to
point B.

(a) The work done in figure (i) is greatest.

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 h) lie wok done in fipure (ii) is least
(C)The mork donc is the same in figure (i). (11) and (iI)

The Work done in lipure (iii) is prcater thn ipne (u) but cqul
lo thal in ipure (i).
(d
poitivcl charged particle is releascd lrom IC na nilom clectric Iicd, The clectric potentiai cner

the clharge
unifom
()1Cmans a constant because the clectric licld is

b) ecases because thecharge moes alon the clectric licd.

(c) decreaes because the charge moves along the clectric ficld
(d) decrcases because the charge movCs opposite to the clectric ficld
d lom a parallcl-plate capacitor. A metal sheet of
( wo dentical metal platcs, separated by a distance
thickness d 2 is inserted between the plates. T hc ratio of capacitancc after the insertion of the shect to that

bctor inscrton is

()2:1 (b) 2:1 (c)I: (d) 1:2

The figure shown represents part of a closcd circuit. The potential difference hetween points A and B
''s)is
A

A WWw HVWA E

(a)+9 (b) -9V (c) +3V (d) +6V

S. A student connects 10 dry cells each of emf E and internal resistance r in series, but by mistake the one
cell gets wrongly connected. Then net emf and net internal resistance of the combination will be
(a) SE. 8r. (b) 8E, 10r (c) 10E. 10r (d) 8E. r/10
A wire ofresistance 12 0/m is bent to form a complete circle ofradius 10cm. The resistance between its
TO diametrically opposite points A and B in figure is

(b) 6TN (c)62 (d) 0.67n

(a) 30
10. An is projected with uniform velocity along
electron
the axis of a current carrying long solenoid. Which of

the following is true?

(2) The electron will
be accelerated along the axis.
the axis.
(b) The clectron path will be circularabout
to the axis and hence execute a helical path.
(c The electron will experience a force at 45
with unilorm velocity along the axis of the solenoid.
(d The electron will continue to move
with same velocity enter mto a uniform magnetie tield, acting
A proton and an a - particlemoving
The ratio of radii of the circular paths described by the proton
and t
n o r m a l to the plane of their motion.

particle is
(b) 1:4 (c) T:16 (d) 4:1
(3) 12
1.5m carTIes a It is suspended in mid-air by
current ot 2A.
2 Astraight wire of mass 200g and length
uniform forizontal magnetic ficld 3. The mapnitude ol B (in Tesla) is (take g-9.8m/s2)
(b) 1.5 (c)0.55 (d) 0.65
(a) 2
of inductanee 0.1H are jonet in
Aei.tor 4f 12 , a capacitor of s e a c t C e 149and a pure inducto
The value of mpedance i
tie a t i d placcd acfossan i. upply. (d) 2113N
(a) 204 (b) 150
h e numter of tun in the prnary
and secondary coilsof deal tuanstomer
an 2000and 0 are

coil is connectcd to a
COl is Coeted o a m a n pply ofT20V and second.ary
fepectvEly. The Jprinary
hulhof eisance(i.6. THe valueol u n e n the bulh
(d) SA
(a) 7A (b) 15A
is
when inductance ul ? cOnnected to l50V, 50U2 supply
15. The mam1 Valic ol current
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 (a) 0.337A
(b) 0.721A (c)1.521A (d) 2.5221
16. Which of the
1ollowing statemenis is correct?
(a) The induced e.m.l is not in the direction
cause which produces it.
opposing the change in magnetic llux so as to Opposc

(b) The relative motion betn cen the coil and magnet produces change in magnetie 1lu.
(c) Emf is induced only if the magnet is moved towards coil.
(d) Emf is induced only if the coil is moved towards magnet.
17. Near a circular loop ofl conducting wire as shown in the figure, an electron moves along d siraigne
The direction of induced current if any in the loop is

(c)-anti clock wise (d) Zero

(a) Variable (b) clock wise other.
each
18. Two identical circular coils A and B are kept
in a horizontal tube side by side without touching
with time in response, the coil B
Ifthe current in the coil A increases (c) is repelled
(d) rotates
is attracted by A (b)remains stationary
(a) the vertical component.
The

19. In a ccrtain place, the horizontal component of magnetic field istimes

angle of dip at this place is
() (d)
(a) 7ero (b) is defined as
north shown by compass needle
20. The angle betwecn
the true geographic north and the of meridian (d) magnetic pole.
(c) angle
(b) magnetic declination
pole,it
plane is taken to a geomagnetic
(a) Inclination
horizontal
necdle which is allowed to move in a
21. A compass
movement (c) will stay in any position
become rigid showing no cast-west direction only.
(a) will
direction only. (d) will stay in
on it is given by
north-south
(b) will stay in field E, then torque acting
placed in a uniform electric
22. Ifa dipole of
moment P is
(c) i = p +E (d) i i E =
-

(b) f = pxË is given by

i
(a) p. F =
uniform surface charge density
surface having a
near a conducting
23. The electric ficld (c)and is normal to the surlace
to the surface
(a)and is parallel 20
is normal to the surface
(d)and
to the surface Eo diclectric
(b)and is parallel Now, if the
dielectric material (with
to a certain voltage.
capacitor charged
is
24. A parallel plate a factor k
constantK) is removed
then the (c) electric field reduces by
increases by a factor of K (d) None of
these.
(u) Capacitance decreases by a factor k toa
across the capacitor
on a circular path
of radius r that is perpendicular
(b) voltage m and charge q
travels mr
revolution is
25. A charged particle of mass taken the particle to complete
one

ficld B. The time by 27T17

(d) <7qp
mugnetic
(a) g ' n
(6) Tmq

B
()
SECTION B
overall choice to attempt any
20 questions.
choice questions with considered for
consists of 24 multiple ONLY first 20 will be
This scction number of questions a r e attempted,
desirable
m o r e than
In case

cvaluation.
electric dipole has
surrounding a stationary (c) electric field only
26. A repion fields.
(u) magnetic
field only (d) no electric and magnetic
magnetic fields and T2 are shown in
(b) both clectric and at two different temperatures 7,
lor a conductor
V and current I graphs
27. The voltage and T2 is
relation betw cen T1
he figurc. The
(6)T, <T2
(c) T = T2 (d)T,=
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S h e magncti tield anomd a ong straight cunent carying wirc is
a) pherical smmetrn (c) cylindrical symmetry
h)cubical sammctrn (d) unsymmetrical symmetry
current canying coil is subjected te a unilom magnctic ficld. Thc coil will orient so that its plane
me
(a) inclincd at 45 to the magnctic ficld. (c) inclincd at any arbitrary angle to the magnetic field
) pnarallet to the magnctic ficld (d) perpendicular to the magnefic field
S0. The magnetism of magnet is due to
(3 spin motion of clectron (c) carth
b) pressure of big magnet inside ihe carth. (d) cosic rays
Considera coil and magnet
Current is induced in the coil when
1.Coil and magnet both are at rest.
11.Coil is at rest and magnet moves along x.
111. Magnet is at rest and coil moves along x.
Then true false statements are
(a) T.F.F (b)T.TF (c) F.F.T
(d) F.T.T
2ig shown below represents an area A= 0.5m situated in a uniform magnetic field B-2.0 weber
m

and

with respect to magnetic field. The value of the magnetic flux through the area
making an angle of 60
would be equal 1o

(d)0 sweber
(a) 2.0 weber
(b) V3 wecber (c)weber
20N is e- 8Osin100nt. The ettective value
of

3The
instantaneous voltage through device of impedance
a

Current 15
(b)2 828A (d)4A
(c).732A
(a) 2A
ot 12\ each The are now
iand ojul are charged to a potential
34 capacitHs of capacitances 31u The
negative plate ot the other.
Two

i t h the p0sifive plale of cach joined to the

Uttcrd
V eah other,
each will be
fArAzi di1ference atfoss
(c) oV
(h) 4V
(a) t third charge
a distance dt Whereshuult
a

aiud fplar rd fird n aNis separaled by

t

tsiafgr 4 q are

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6 n the given iUe. ihe rharge om
3ul capcitor is

10
(a) 10 a
(b) 15 C
37, AB is a wire of
notcnlimeler with increaSe in valuIc of (c) 30
(a) tonards B (b) towards A resistance R. the shift in the
(c) halance point J will be
S. The magnetic 1icld 5 al i
pomt on one
remains constant (d) first towards B then back
end of
a solenoid having towardsA
cument ofi ampere is
given by n turns per emtre length and carrying a

(b)
30 A bar magnet is cul int0 Iwo (cM,ni (dni
cqual halves by a
plane parallel to the
physical quantities. the one which remains magnetic axis. Of the
following
(a) pole strength unchanged is
(b) magnctic moment
40. 1f the rate of (c) intensity of
change of current of 2A/s induces an emf of 10mV in magnetisation (d) none
solenoid is a solenoid. the self-inductance of the
(a) 5 x 10-3H (b) 8 x 10-SH
41. A.C power is transmitted from a power house at a (c)25x 10-6 (d) 55x 10-12 H
high
of transmission is faster at high voltages. voltage
(a) the rate as

(b) it is nmore economical due

to less power loss.
(c) power cannot be transmitted at
low voltages.
(d) a precaution against theft
42. Two cqual
of transmission lines.
point charges each of 3uC are separated by a certain
distance in metres. If they
(i+j+ k) and (2i + 3J + k).then the electrostatic force between them is
are located at

(a)9x 10*N (b) 16 x 10- N

43.Given below are two
(c)10-3N (d) 9x 107 N
statements labelled as Assertion
Assertion (A): The charge given to a (A) and Reason (R)
metallic sphere does not
Rcason (R): Since the depend on whether
charges resides only on the surface of the
it is hollow or solid.
Select the most
appropriate answer from the option given below:conductor
G) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct
Gi) Both A and R are true but R is explanation of A
(ii) A is true but R is false
correct not 1the
explanation of A
(iv) A is false and R is also false.
44. given below are two
statements labelled as Assertion
Asertion (A): Polar molecules have (A) and Reason (R)
Reasm ) : n polar molccules, the permanent dipole momen.
centres of
rio cternal ficld positive and negative
charges coineide even when there is
Selcct the most
appropriale answer from the
option given below:
G tbA and are rue and R is the corect
( t / and ale ue but is nt
explanation
the coreet
of A
explunation ot A
(iv) A fala and
also lalse
45Given el are
1w latements labelled
as Assertm
adrntomcier of oper length is used(A) and Reason (R)
A1ita (A
ea (i'). j lrial pTdnt a lor areurate
hecome, all t polenneter l longer lengti measuuenment
with a given suuree ot e m.t
Selcct itc 1nfv1
a ate itwer on the
(i13ts A ant alt Ifue ad Rthe opn pincn below
oetesplanatuon ot A
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 ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correci
ii) A is true but R is false
esplanation of A

(iv) A is false and R is also false.

6. Given below are two statements labelled as
Assertion (:A) and Reason (R)
ASserlion (A): The magnetic field at the end of a ver long current carrying solenoid is halt or thal at lhe
Cenire.
Reason (R): If the solenoid is sufticiently
long. the field w ithin it is uniform.
Select the most appropriate answer from the
option given below:
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
explanation of A
(ii) Both A and R are true butR is not the correct
(ii) A is true but R is false explanation of A
(iv) A is false and R is also false.
47. Given below are two statements labelled as
Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): Magnetic moment of an atom is due
to both the orbital motion and
electron. spin motion of every
Reason (R): A charged particle
produces magnetic field.
Select the most appropriate answer from the
option given below:
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
explanation of A
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(iii) A is true but R is false explanation of A
(iv) A is false and R is also false.
48. Given below are two statements
labelled
as Assertion (A) and Reason
Assertion (A): Figure shows a metallic conductor (R)
ends is zero.
moving in a magnetic field. The induced
e.m.f across its
Reason (R): The induced emf across the ends of a
conductor is given by e Bvlsint =

Sclect the most appropriate answer from the

option given below:
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(ii) A is true but R is false
(iv) A is false and R is also false.
49. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): 200V AC is more dangerous than 200V D.C.
Reason (R): For 200 V AC, the corresponding peak valuc is 200V2. But for 200V DC, peak value is 200V
only.
Select the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(ii) A is true but R is false
(iv) A is false and R is also false.
SECTIONC
This section consists of 6 multiple choice questions with overall choice to attempt any 5 questions. In
case more than desirable number of questions are attempted, ONLY first 5 will be considered for
evaluation.
50. A galvanometer is converted into an ammeterby connecting a low resistance (shunt) in parallel with it.

Shunt S= G, Where G is the galvanometer resistance.

A galvanometer having a coil ofresistance of 60 show s full scale deflection when a current of 1.0
ampere passes through it. t can be converted into an ammeter to read currents up to 5.0 ampere by
(a) Putting a series resistance of 15
(b) Pulting in series a resistance of 2400
(c) Putting in parallel a resistance of i 50
(d) Putting in parallel a resistance of 2402

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 A oal anomeler o resistance. G is shunted by a resistance S obn. To keep the main current in the circuit
1.
Changcd. ne e s i s n c e lo be pul in series with the palvanomeler is

SG G G

(aS6) (b)-(S+G) (c)

(S+)
(d) (S+)
Case Study:
Read the 1ollow in paragraplh and answers the questions:
Resonant Series LCR Cireuit
When the irequenes ol ac supply is such that the inductive reactance and capacitive rcactance become
equal. the mpedanee ofthe series LCR cireuit is cqual to the ohmic resistance in the circuit. Such a series
LCR eneut is Known as resonant series 1CR circuit and the frequency of the ac supply is known as
resonant frequeney. Resonance phenomenon is exhibitcd by a circuit only if both IL and C are present in
the cireuit. We cannot have resonance in a RI. or RC circuit.
A series LCR circuit with L-0.1211, C-480nl, R-23 0 is connected to a 230 V variable frequency
supply. R

-
52. Find the value of source frequency for which current amplitude is max1mum.
(a) 222.32Hz (b) 550.52Hz (c) 663.48Hz (d) 770Hz
53. The value of maximum current is
(b) 22.52A (c) 50.25A (d) 47.41A
(a) 14.14A
54. What is the Q-factor of the givencircuit?
(b) 42.21 (c) 35.42 (d) 21.74
(a) 25
is maximum?
55. At resonance which ofthe following physical quantity
(a) Impedance (b) Current (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b)