BOARD QUESTION PAPER: MARCH 2019

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PART – 1

Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 40
Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Draw scientifically, technically correct labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
iii. Start writing each main question on new page.
iv. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
v. For each MCQ (i.e. Q. No. 1-B) evaluation would be done for first attempt only.
vi. For each MCQ correct answer must be written along with its alphabet.
Eg.: (i) (a)……..., (ii) (b) ……..., (iii) (c) ……....

1. (A) Answer the following questions: [5]

1. Write proper answer in the box:

m1 m2 m1 m2

d 3d
Gm1m2
If F = , then F =
d2
2. In Dobereiner’s triads Li, Na, K, the atomic masses of Lithium and Potassium are 6.9 and 39.1
respectively, then what will be the atomic mass of sodium.
3. State whether the given statement is true or false:
A concave lens is a converging lens.
4. By considering first correlation complete the second correlation:
Hubble telescope: 569 km high from earth surface
Revolving orbit of Hubble telescope:
5. Find the odd man out:
Tinning, Anodization, Alloying, Froth floatation.
(B) Choose the correct alternative: [5]
1. The reaction of iron nail with copper sulphate solution is _______ reaction.
(A) Combination
(B) Decomposition
(C) Displacement
(D) Double displacement
2. Observe the following diagram and choose the correct alternative:
Magnetic lines of force Magnetic lines of force
N N
P O P O
S S

R1
R2 R1 R2
A A
+` + 
+ + 
5V A B
5V

(A) The intensity of magnetic field in A is larger than in B.

(B) The intensity of magnetic field in B is less than in A.
(C) The intensity of magnetic field in A and B is same.
(D) The intensity of magnetic field in A is less than in B.
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 3. A ray of light makes an angle of 50° with the surface S1 of the glass slab. Its
will be _______.
(A) 50° (B) 40°
(C) 140° (D) 0°

4. Water expands on reducing its temperature below _______°C.

(A) 0 (B) 4
(C) 8 (D) 12

5. The carbon compound is used in daily life is _______.

(A) Edible oil (B) Salt
(C) Carbon dioxide (D) Baking soda

2. Attempt any five of the following questions: [10]

1. Two tungsten bulbs of power 50 W and 60 W work on 220 V potential difference. If they are
connected in parallel, how much current will flow in the main conductor?
2. Give scientific reason:
In the electric equipment producing heat e.g. iron, electric heater, boiler, toaster etc., an alloy
such as Nichrome is used, not pure metals.
3. A metal ball of mass 5 kg falls from a height of 490 m. How much time it will take to reach
the ground? (g = 9.8 m/s2)
4. Write names of first four homologous series of alcohols:

Homologous
series of alcohols

5. Observe the following figure and complete the table:

B
B

2F1 A F1 A O F2 2F2

Points Answers
i. Position of the object
ii. Position of the image
iii. Size of the image
iv. Nature of the image

6. Out of sodium and sulfur which is a metal? Explain its reaction with the oxygen.
7. A tapping vessel opens in a tank like container that is tapering on the lower side. The tank has
an outlet for water on the upper side and a water inlet on the lower side. Finely ground ore is
released in the tank. A forceful jet of water is introduced in the tank from lower side and
gangue particles and pure ore are separated by this method.
i. The above description is of which gravitation separation method?
ii. Draw labelled diagram of this method.
3. Attempt any five of the following questions: [15]
1. What would be the value of ‘g’ on the surface of the earth if its mass was twice and its radius
half of what it is now?
2. Write merits of Mendeleev’s periodic table.
3. Study the following chemical reaction and answer the questions given below:

AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq)  AgCl(s)  + NaNO3(aq)

(Precipitate)

i. Identify and write the type of chemical reaction.

ii. Write the definition of above type of chemical reaction.
iii. Write the names of reactants and products of above reaction.
4. Explain the following temperature Vs time graph:

Boiling water + Vapour

100 D
C Liquid – Gaseous state
90
80
70
C 60
50
40
30
20
10 A B
(0, 0)
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Ice + Water
Time (Minutes)
(Solid + liquid)

5. Surabhi from std. X uses spectacle. The power of the lenses in her spectacle is 0.5 D.
Answer the following questions from the given information:
i. Identify the type of lenses used in her spectacle.
ii. Identify the defect of vision Surabhi is suffering from.
iii. Find the focal length of the lenses used in her spectacle.
6. Complete the following table:
Sr. No. Common Name Structural Formula IUPAC Name
1. Ethylene CH2 = CH2 …….
2. ……. CH3COOH Ethanoic acid
3. Methyl alcohol ……. Methanol
7. What is meant by space debris? Why there is need to manage the debris?
Q.4. Answer any one of the following questions: [5]
1. Taking into consideration the period of the elements given below, answer the following
questions:
Atomic Radius
Elements
(pm)
O 66
B 88
C 77
N 74
Be 111
Li 152
i. Arrange the above elements in a decreasing order of their atomic radii.
ii. State the period to which the above elements belong.
iii. Why this arrangement of elements is similar to the above period of modern periodic
table?
 iv. Which of the above elements have the biggest and the smallest atom?
v. What is the periodic trend observed in the variation of atomic radius while going from
left to right within a period?
2. The observation made by Swarali while doing the experiment are given below. Based on these
write answers to the questions:
Swarali found that the light ray travelling from the denser medium to rarer medium goes away
from the normal. If the angle of incidence (i) is raised by Swarali, the angle of refraction (r)
went on increasing. However after certain value of the angle of incidence the light ray is seen
to return back into the denser medium.
Questions:
i. What is the specific value of Li called?
ii. What is the process of reflection of incident ray into denser medium called?
iii. Draw the diagrams of three observations made by Swarali.

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 BOARD QUESTION PAPER: July 2019
Science and Technology Part - 1
Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 40

Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Draw scientifically, technically correct labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
iii. Start writing each main question on new page.
iv. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
v. For each MCQ (i.e. Q. No. 1-B) evaluation would be done for first attempt only.
vi. For each MCQ correct answer must be written along with its alphabet.
Eg.: (i) (a)……..., (ii) (b) ……..., (iii) (c) ……....

Q.1. (A) Solve the following questions: [5]

i. Fill in the blank and rewrite the sentence: (1)
The initial velocity (during launching) of the Mangal-Yaan must be greater than _______ of
the earth.

ii. Match the pairs: (2)

Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’

i. Ethanol a. Hydrogen peroxide
ii. Methane b. Tincture iodine
c. Biogas
d. Non-stick cookware

iii. Write co-relation: (1)

Molecular formula of beryllium oxide: BeO :: Molecular formula of beryllium chloride :
_______

iv. Write whether the following statement is true or false: (1)

Simple microscope is used for watch repairs.

(B) Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the statement: [5]
i. Combustion of coal in air is a _______ reaction.
(A) combination (B) displacement
(C) decomposition (D) double displacement

ii. When electric current is passed through the solenoid, it shows magnetic lines of force similar
to a _______.
(A) bar magnet (B) horse shoe magnet
(C) disk magnet (D) spherical magnet

iii. The crystals of ferrous sulphate are_______.

(A) Blue in colour (B) Pink in colour
(C) Pale green in colour (D) Colourless

iv. A laser beam enters from air to soap solution in water then _______.
(A) it goes away from the normal (B) it bends towards the normal
(C) it travels straight without bending (D) it returns back into air
v. When temperature of water is reduced below _______ C, it expands.
(A) 0 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 12
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Q.2. Solve the following questions (any five): [10]
i. If mass of a planet is eight times the mass of the earth and its radius is twice the radius of the earth,
what will be the ratio of escape velocity of earth to the escape velocity on the planet?

ii. Explain why value of g changes if we go inside the earth.

iii. Complete the following flowchart and write the general formula of alkane:

CH4 _______ C3H8 _______ C5H12

iv. What is a geostationary satellite? Why are geostationary satellites not useful for studies of polar region?
v. If the speed of light in a medium is 1.5  108 m/s, what is the absolute refractive index of the medium?
(Velocity of light in vacuum 3  108 m/s)

vi. In two methods of control of corrosion of aluminium, either a layer of aluminium oxide is formed or a
silver plating is done on the surface. State to which electrode the aluminium article is attached in these
methods respectively.
vii. Write down any two rules used for drawing ray diagrams for the formation of image by convex lens.
Q.3. Solve the following questions (any five): [15]
i. An object thrown vertically upwards reaches a height of 500 m. What was its initial velocity?
How long will the object take to come back to the earth? (g = 10 m/s2)

ii. Explain the similarity and difference in two events namely adding NaOH to water and adding
CaO to water.

iii. Observe the following reaction carefully and answer the sub-questions:
NH3 + HCl NH4Cl

a. What are the salt and acid in the above reaction?

b. Which is the base in the above reaction? It is weak or strong?
c. Write a reaction showing dissociation of this base in water.

iv. Explain the following temperature Vs. time graph:

Boiling water + Vapour

100 D
C
90
Liquid – Gaseous state
80
C 70
60
50
40
30
20
10 A B
(0, 0)
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Ice + Water Time (Minutes)
(Solid + liquid)

v. Doctor has prescribed a lens having power +1.5 D for correction of eye defect. What will be
the focal length of the lens? What is the type of the lens and what must be the defect of
vision?

vi. Give scientific reason:

Anodes need to be replaced from time to time during the electrolysis of alumina.

vii. What is meant by Vinegar and Gashol? What are their uses?
Q.4. Solve the following questions (any one): [5]
i. Observe the following diagram and write the answers of the following questions:
1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18
H He
1 1 2
Li Be B C N O F Ne
2 2, 1 2, 2 2, 3 2, 4 2, 5 2, 6 2, 7 2, 8
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
3 2, 8, 1 2, 8, 2 2, 8, 3 2, 8, 4 2, 8, 5 2, 8, 6 2, 8, 7 2, 8, 8
K Ca
4 2, 8, 8, 1 2, 8, 8,2
Sr
5
Ar
Ba
K
6
1
Ra 2
7 3
4 Argon atom
Potassium atom
a. Write the atomic numbers of first two elements in the second group.
b. Write the number of valence electrons of the elements in the halogen group.
c. Draw the diagram of electronic configuration of magnesium atom.
d. After completion of a period, what change does take place in the electronic
configuration of the next element?
e. Write the names of any two elements from the diagram which do not take part in
chemical reaction.
ii. Observe the following diagram and write the answers of the given sub-questions:
Magnetic field

N B Coil C S

A D
B1 R1
Carbon
Conducting brushes
ring
B2
R2
Axle

a. Which instrument the above figure shows?

b. Which rule is used to determine the direction of the current produced?
c. State the rule.
d. In which direction (B1 to B2 or B2 to B1) will the current flow in the external circuit in
that situation?
e. What change will have to be made in the coil for increasing the current several times
without changing the magnet?

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 BOARD QUESTION PAPER: MARCH 2020
Science and Technology Part - 1
Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Use of a calculator is not allowed.
iii. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
iv. In case of MCQs (Q. No. 1(A)) only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
v. For each MCQ, the correct alternative (A), (B), (C), (D) with sub-question number is to be written as
an answer.
For Eg: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Write the correct alternative: [5]

i. According to Mendeleev’s periodic law, properties of elements are periodic function of their _______.
(A) Atomic numbers (B) Atomic masses
(C) Densities (D) Boiling points
ii. The vapour content in the air is measured using a physical quantity called _______.
(A) Absolute humidity (B) Relative humidity
(C) Dew point (D) Humidity
iii. For the normal human eye, the near point is at _______ cm.
(A) 10 (B) 20 (C) 25 (D) 30
iv. The astronomical object closest to us is _______ is our galaxy.
(A) Mars (B) Venus (C) Jupiter (D) Moon
v. In the Wilfley table method, the particles of gangue are separated by _______ separation method.
(A) Magnetic (B) Froth floatation (C) Hydraulic (D) Gravitational
(B) Answer the following: [5]
i. Find the odd one out:
Voltmeter, Ammeter, Thermometer, Galvanometer.
ii. Complete the correlation:
Alkene : C = C :: Alkyne: _______.
iii. State true or false:
The frequency of AC is 50 Hz.
iv. Match the Columns:
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
(a) 600 nm
The wavelength of red light (b) 700 nm
(c) 500 nm
v. Name the first artificial satellite sent by Russia in space.
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. The weight of an object changes from place to place though its mass is constant.
ii. Stars twinkle but we do not see the twinkling of planets.
iii. Elements belonging to the same group have the same valency.
(B) Answer the following (any three): [6]
i. How much heat energy is necessary to raise the temperature of 5 kg of water from 20C to 100C?
ii. Observe the given figure of Fleming’s Right Hand Rule and write the labels of A and B correctly.
Motion of a conductor

B
 iii. Observe the given graph and answer the following questions:
0.30
0.25

1 kg Volume of water
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Temperature C
a. Name the process represented in the figure.
b. At what temperature does this process take place?
iv. Complete the given chemical reaction:
CuSO4 (aq) + Fe (s)  _______ + _______.
Name the type of the reaction.
v. Write a short note on Alloying.
Q.3. Answer the following (any five): [15]
i. An element has its electronic configuration as 2, 8, 2. Now answer the following questions:
a. What is the atomic number of this element?
b. What is the group of this element?
c. To which period does this element belong?
ii. Observe the given figure showing the orbit of a planet moving around the Sun and write the three
laws related to it: D C
2
B
E 1 3
S
F Sun A
Planet
The orbit of a planet moving
around the Sun
iii. Read the given passage and answer the following questions:
The home electrical connection consists of ‘live’, ‘neutral’ and ‘earth’ wires. The ‘live’ and the
‘neutral’ wires have potential difference of 220 V. The ‘earth’ is connected to ground. Due to a fault
in the equipment or if the plastic coating on the ‘live’ and the ‘neutral’ wires gives a way the two
wires come in contact with each other and a large current flows through it producing heat. If any
inflammable material (such as wood, cloth, plastic, etc.) exists around that place it can catch fire.
Therefore a fuse wire is used as a precautionary measure.
a. Name the two wires having potential difference of 220 V.
b. What is short circuit?
c. Write the function of a fuse.
A
iv. Observe the given figure and answer the following questions: C
Air i N
a. Name the process represented by the figure.
b. State the two laws related to the process. Dr Glass

v. What is an artificial satellite? Name any two types of artificial satellite and state their functions.
vi. Answer the following questions:
a. Define Hydrocarbons.
b. Name the types of Hydrocarbons.
c. Name two carbon compounds used in day-to-day life.
 vii. Observe the given figure of reactivity series of metals and answer the following questions:
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium React with water Higher
Calcium

React with acids

Magnesium
Aluminium

Reactivity
Zinc React with oxygen
Iron
Tin
Lead

Copper
Mercury
Silver

Lower

Gold

Reactivity series of metals

a. Name two metals which react with water.
b. Name two moderately reactive metals.
c. Name the most highly reactive metal and the most less reactive metal.
viii. Complete the following table:
Straight chain of Molecular
Structural formula Name
Carbon compounds formula
H

C HCH CH4 Methane

H
CC _______ _______
Ethane
CCC _______ C3H8 _______
H H H H

HCCCCH _______ _______

CCC C

H H H H

Q.4. Answer any one of the following: [5]

i. Draw a scientifically correct labelled diagram of a human eye and answer the questions based on it:
a. Name the type of lens in the human eye.
b. Name the screen at which the maximum amount of incident light is refracted?
c. State the nature of the image formed of the object on the screen inside the eye.

ii. Observe the following picture and answer the Collected rust
following questions: Water drop
Fe2O3H2O
a. What is a rust? O2
b. Write the chemical formula of rust. Fe2+ (aq)

c. Write the reaction of oxidation of iron at anode. e

Cathode Anode
d. Write the reaction of oxidation of iron at cathode.
e. What is corrosion? Fe  Fe2+ + 2e
+ 
O2 + 4H + 4e  2H2O Iron
 BOARD QUESTION PAPER: JULY 2020
Science and Technology Part - 1
Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Use of a calculator is not allowed.
iii. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
iv. In case of MCQs (Q. No. 1(A)) only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
v. For each MCQ, the correct alternative (A), (B), (C) or (D) with sub-question number is to be written
as an answer.
For Eg: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Choose the correct option: [5]

i. The minimum velocity of the spacecraft to escape from earth’s gravitational force must be
.
(A) 112 km/s (B) 11.2 km/s (C) 1.12 km/s (D) 0.112 km/s
ii. The melting point of pure ethanoic acid is .
(A) 17C (B) 19C (C) 15C (D) 27C
iii. The process of separation of light into its component colour while it is passing through a
medium is called .
(A) Reflection (B) Refraction
(C) Dispersion (D) Internal reflection
iv. The conversion of ferrous sulphate into ferric sulphate is reaction.
(A) Oxidation (B) Displacement
(C) Electrolysis (D) Reduction
v. Lithium (Li), and Potassium (K) is Dobereiner’s triad.
(A) Magnesium (Mg) (B) Aluminium (Al)
(C) Sodium (Na) (D) Calcium (Ca)
(B) Solve the following sub-questions: [5]
i. State true or false:
The refractive index depends upon the velocity of light in medium.
ii. Write the correlated answer:
Torch : Concave lens :: Camera : .
iii. Find odd man out:
Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Sodium.
iv. Draw the structural formula of C3H8.
v. Which satellite is used in educational field among INSAT and GSAT series?
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. Star appears to be twinkling at night.
ii. Simple microscope is used for watch repairs.
iii. The copper vessels turn greenish and silver articles turn blackish when kept open in air for
long time.
(B) Answer the following questions (any three): [6]
i. An object takes 5 seconds to reach the ground from a height of 5 m on a planet. What is the
value of ‘g’ on that planet?
 ii. Identify ‘A’ and ‘B’ from the following table and complete the table. Write the chemical
equation:
Limestone

Δ Heat

…………. ………….
A B

iii. Write the modern periodic law and also give the names of ‘blocks’ in modern periodic table.

iv. Distinguish between ‘alternating current’ and ‘direct current’.

v. Define specific heat capacity. Write its S.I. unit.

Q.3. Answer the following (any five): [15]
i. An iron ball of mass 3 kg is released from a height of 125 m and falls freely to the ground.
Assuming that the value of ‘g’ is 10 m/s2, calculate:
a. Time taken by the ball to reach the ground.
b. Velocity of the ball on reaching the ground.
ii. An element has its electron configuration as (2, 8, 2). Answer the following:
a. What is the ‘atomic number’ of this element?
b. What is the ‘Group’ of this element?
c. To which period does this element belong?
iii. a. Write the ‘endothermic’ or ‘exothermic’ nature of the reaction:

2KClO3 (s) ⎯⎯
→2KCl(s) + 3O2 

b. Balance the given chemical equation:

NaOH(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → Na 2SO4 (aq) + H2O(l)

c. From given reaction, identify ‘oxidant’ and ‘reductant’:

CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O

iv. A copper sphere of 100 g mass is heated to raise its temperature to 100C and is released in
water of mass 195 g and temperature 20C in a copper calorimeter. If the mass of the
calorimeter is 50 g, what will be the maximum temperature of water?
(Specific heat of copper = 0.1 cal/gC)
v. a. Draw a neat labelled diagram of ‘dispersion of white light through glass prism’.
b. Which coloured ray is the least deviated?
c. Which coloured ray is the most deviated?

vi. Complete the following table for convex lens:

Nature of
Position of object Position of image Size of image
image
(a) Real and
At focus F2 Point image
inverted
(b) Real and
At 2F1 At 2F2
inverted
(c) Between F1 and O On the same side (object
Very large
(within focal length) side)
 vii. Observe the following diagram and answer the questions:

Anode (Graphite)

Cathode
Steel (Graphite lining)
tank Mixture of alumina,
cryolite and fluorspar
Molten
aluminium Outlet for molten
aluminium

a. Write the ‘anode reaction’.

b. Write the ‘cathode reaction’.
c. What is the purpose of mixing ‘cryolite’ and ‘fluorspar’ with ‘alumina’ in the
electrolytic reduction of alumina?
viii. a. What is the principle behind the working of satellite launch vehicle?
b. Write the formula for the escape velocity.
c. Write the long form of ‘ISRO’.
Q.4. Solve the following questions (any one): [5]
i. Observe the diagrams and answer the questions:
+ − – +
)
•
(

)
•
(
Plug key Plug key

A W B
A B
S S N
N
E
Magnetic needle Magnetic needle

a. Which effect of electric current is shown in the above figure?

b. What will happen if the number of electric cells is increased on the magnetic needle?
c. If the distance between the conductor and magnetic needle is increased, what will be
the effect on intensity of magnetic field?
d. If the ends of electric cell are interchanged, what will be the effect of the magnetic
needle?
e. Write the names of any two instruments which work on magnetic effect of electric
current.
ii. Answer the following:
a. Draw the electron-dot structure of Methane.
b. Define Homologous series.
c. Write the IUPAC names of the following:
(i) CH3 − CH2 − COOH
(ii) CH3 − CHOH − CH3
(iii) CH3 − CO − CH2 − CH3
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2021 IX 30 1030 -N 197 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (72) - PART I (E)

(REVISED COURSE)

Time: 2 Hours (Pages 11) Max. Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Use of calculators is not allowed.

iii. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

iv. Start writing each main question on new page.

v. For each MCQ (i.e. Q. No. 1(A)) evaluation would be done for first

attempt only.

v. For each MCQ correct answer must be written along with its alphabet.

Eg.: (i) (A)……..., (ii) (B) ……..., (iii) (C) ……....

vi. Draw scientifically correct labelled diagrams wherever necessary.

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1. (A) Write the correct alternative: 5

(i) If I is the current flowing continuously through the circuit, the heat

produced in the resistor R in time t will be ………………

(A) IRT

(B) IR2T

(C) I2RT

(D) IRT2

(ii) ………………. element belongs to group 18.

(A) Na

(B) Cl

(C) Fe

(D) Ne

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(iii) _________ is a satellite vehicle.

(A) PSLV

(B)GSAT

(C) IRNSS

(D) INSAT

(iv) The phenomenon in which the ice converts to liquid due to applied

pressure and then re-converts to ice once the pressure is removed

is called _________

(A) Boiling point

(B) regelation

(C) freezing

(D) melting point

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(v) As we rise from the surface of the earth, the value of g _________

(A) increases

(B) becomes zero

(C) does not change

(D) decreases

(B) Answer the following : 5

(i) Complete the correlation :

Object is at unlimited distance : Point is at focus F1 ::

Object is between F1 and 2F1 :

(ii) State True or False:

In chemical equation we write the reactants on the right and the product

on the left.

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(iii) Write the name of the law shown in the following diagram:

(iv) Match the columns:

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’

Anomalous behaviour of water (a) 0°C to -10°C

(b) 0°C to 4°C

(c) 0°C to 10°C

(v) What is meant by space debris?

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2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two) : 4

(i) Elements belonging to the same group have the same valency.

(ii) It is necessary to connect earth wires in home electric connection.

(iii) Sodium metal is always kept in kerosene.

(B) Answer the following (any three) : 6

(i) A tennis ball is thrown up and reaches a height of 5 m before coming

down. What was its initial velocity? (𝑔 = 10 𝑚/𝑠 )

ii. Identify the process described in the sketch below and write any two uses.

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iii. Explain the law of refraction.

iv. Balance the following chemical equation

(Do not write step by step)

(a) H2S + SO2  S ↓ + H2O

(b) MnO2 +HCl  MnCl2 + H2O + Cl2↑

v. Write a note on : ‘Persistence of vision’

3. Answer the following (any five) : 15

(i) (a) What is the chemical formula of rust?

(b) Write the chemical reaction of electric current passing through

positive and negative surface of iron.

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(ii) Answer the following questions with the help of following diagram.

(a) Heat is transferred from where to where?

(b) Which principle do we learn about from this process?

(c) Which property of the substance is measured using this principle?

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(iii) The electronic configuration of metal ‘A’ is 2,8,1 and that of metal ‘B’

is 2,8,2.

(a) Which of the two metals is more reactive?

(b) Write the name of more reactive metal.

(c) Write their reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid

(iv) Complete the following table:

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(v) Distinguish between myopia and hypermetropia. (Any 3 points)

(vi) Saturated hydrocarbons are classified into three types. Write these names

giving one example each.

(vii) Who will spend more electrical energy? 500 W TV Set in 30 mins,

or 600 W heater in 20 mins?

(viii) Describe the demerits of Mendeleev’s periodic table.

4. Answer any one of the following: 5

i. With the help of a neat labelled diagram prove that a rainbow is the

combined effect of the refraction, dispersion, and total internal

reflection of light.

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ii. Answer the following questions.

a) Draw neat labelled diagram of ‘Esterification Reaction’

b) Write the molecular formula of ester.

c) Describe the characteristics of ester.

d) Write any two uses of ester.

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Science and Technology Part - 1
Time: 2 Hours Max Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Use of a calculator is not allowed.
iii. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
iv. In case of MCQs (Q. No. 1(A)) only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
v. For each MCQ, the correct alternative (A), (B), (C) or (D) with subquestion number is to be written as
an answer.
For Eg: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Choose the correct Alternative: [5]

i. Gold plated ornaments is the example of _______.
(A) Electroplating (B) Alloying
(C) Anodizing (D) Galvanizing

ii. The functioning of the satellite launch vehicle is based on _______.

(A) Newton’s first law of motion (B) Newton’s second law of motion
(C) Newton’s third law of motion (D) Newton’s universal law of gravitation

iii. _______ is one of the combustible components of L.P.G.

(A) Ethane (B) Propane
(C) Methane (D) Ethene

iv. The power of a convex lens of focal length 25 cm is ________.

(A) 4.0 D (B) 0.25 D (C) –4.0 D (D) –0.4 D

v. ______ colour is deviated the least, in the spectrum of white light obtained with a glass prism.
(A) Red (B) Yellow (C) Violet (D) Blue

(B) Answer the following: [5]

i. Find the odd one out:
INSAT, GSAT, IRS, PSLV

ii. Complete the correlation:

Group 1 : Alkali metals : : _________ : Halogens.

iii. Match the correct pair:

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’

Refractive index of water (a) 1.31
(b) 1.36
(c) 1.33

iv. State True or False:

An electric motor converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

v. Write the IUPAC name for the following structural formula:

CH3  CH  CH3

OH
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. Atomic radius goes an increasing down a group.
ii. Simple microscope is used for watch repairs.
iii. It is recommended to use airtight container for storing oil for long time.

(B) Answer the following questions (any three): [6]

i. An object takes 5 s to reach the ground from a height of 5 m on a planet. What is the value of
‘g’ on the planet?
ii. Draw a neat labelled diagram of Hope’s Apparatus.
iii. State the Laws of Refraction.
iv. Answer the following:
(a) Name the main ore of aluminium.
(b) What impurities are present in aluminium ore?
v. Observe the given figure of Fleming’s Left Hand Rule and write the labels of ‘A’ and ‘B’:
Force of the conductor

Q.3. Answer the following (any five): [15]

i. Write the demerits of Mendeleev’s periodic table.
ii. State the laws related to the given diagram:
D C
2
B
E 1
3
S
F Sun A
Planet

iii. Identify the type of chemical reaction given below:

(a) CuSO4 + Fe 
 FeSO4 + Cu
(b) 2Mg + O2 
 2MgO
(c)  2KCl + 3O2 
2KClO3 
iv. If the speed of light in a medium is 1.5  108 m/s, what is the absolute refractive index of the
medium? (Speed of light in vacuum = 3  108 m/s).
v. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions based on it:
If heat is exchanged between a hot and cold object, the temperature of the cold object
goes on increasing due to gain of energy and the temperature of the hot object goes on
decreasing due to loss of energy.
The change in temperature continues till the temperatures of both the objects attain the
same value. In this process, the cold object gains heat energy and the hot object loses heat
energy. If the system of both the objects is isolated from the environment by keeping it
inside a heat resistant box, then no energy can flow from inside the box or come into the
box.
(a) Heat is transferred from where to where?
(b) Which principle do we learn about from this process?
(c) How will you state the principle briefly?
 vi. Complete the following table for convex lens:

Sr. Nature of the

Position of the object Position of the image
No. image
1. Beyond 2F1 ________ ________
2. ______ At infinity
3. Real, inverted
______ ________
and enlarged
vii. Explain the following terms:
(a) Metallurgy
(b) Ores
(c) Gangue.
viii. State the importance of Space Mission.
Q.4. Answer any one of the following questions: [5]
i. Observe the following diagram and answer the questions given below:
Magnetic field

N B Coil C S

A D
B1 R1
Carbon
Conducting brushes
ring
B2
R2
Axle

a. Identify the above diagram. 1

b. Write the principle on which the above appliance works. 1
c. Write the working of the above appliance. 2
d. Write the use of the above appliance. 1
ii. a. Identify saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon from the given structural formula: 2
H H
H H
(1) H – C –– C – H (2) C=C
H H
H H
b. Draw electron dot structure for (1) and (2). 2
c. Define Homologous series. 1
 BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: MARCH 2023
Science and Technology Part - 1
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Use of a calculator is not allowed.
iii. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
iv. In case of MCQs (Q. No. 1(A)) only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
v. For every MCQ, the correct alternative (A), (B), (C) or (D) with subquestion number is to be written
as an answer.
For Eg.: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Choose the correct alternative: [5]

i. The device used for producing current is called _______.
(A) A voltmeter (B) An ammeter
(C) A galvanometer (D) A generator
ii. If a ray of light passes from a denser medium to a rarer medium in a straight line, the angle of
incidence must be _______.
(A) 0 (B) 30 (C) 60 (D) 90
iii. The power of convex lens of focal length 20 cm is _______
(A) +5.0 D (B) 0.20 D (C) –5.0 D (D) 0.5 D
iv. Good conductor of electricity is ________.
(A) Bromine (B) Iodine (C) Graphite (D) Sulphur
v. The height of medium earth orbit above the surface of the earth is:
(A) 1,500 km (B) 250 km (C) 45,000 km (D) 25,000 km
(B) Answer the following questions: [5]
i. Find the odd man out:
Loudspeaker, Microphone, Electric motor, Magnet.
ii. Complete the co-relation:
CuI2 : Brown : : AgCl : _________
iii. Match the pair:
Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’
Substance Refractive index
Air (a) 1.33
(b) 1.46
(c) 1.0003
iv. State True or False:
“Wavelength of red light is close to 700 nm.”
v. Write the name of small satellite made by a group of students from COEP (College of
Engineering, Pune) sent to the space through ISRO in 2016.
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. For electric power transmission, copper or aluminium wire is used.
ii. Lemon or tamarind is used for cleaning copper vessels turned greenish.
iii. Elements belonging to the same group have the same valency.
 (B) Answer the following questions (any three): [6]
i. How do we feel about air in each of the following conditions?
(a) Relative humidity is more than 60%.
(b) Relative humidity is less than 60%.
ii. Complete the following reaction:
C12H22O11 heat
 ________ + ________
iii. Distinguish between Mass and Weight.
iv. Complete the following table:

Type of Satellite The names of Indian Satellite and launcher

1. Navigational Satellite : ________

Satellite Launcher : ________

2. Earth observation Satellite : ________

Satellite Launcher : ________

v. Define periods and groups of modern periodic table.

Q.3. Answer the following questions (any five): [15]

i. Calculate the escape velocity on the surface of the moon given the mass and radius of the
moon to be 7.34  1022 kg and 1.74  106 m respectively. (Given: G = 6.67  10–11 Nm2/kg2).
ii. An element has its electron configuration as 2, 8, 1. Now answer the following questions:
(a) What is the atomic number of this element?
(b) What is the group of this element?
(c) To which period does the element belong?
iii. Observe the figure and name the ray AB, ray CD, ray GH:
A
B
i Air
P N Q

r C
Glass
D
i1

S R
M
e G Air
H

iv. Read the following sentence and answer the questions:

“NaCl is an ionic compound.”
(a) Why is NaCl an ionic compound?
(b) State any two properties of ionic compounds.
v. Identify the physical and chemical changes from the following phenomena:
(a) Transformation of ice into water.
(b) Ripening of fruit.
(c) Milk turned into curd.
(d) Evaporation of water.
(e) Digestion of food in the stomach.
(f) Iron fillings get attracted towards the magnet.
 vi. Observe the following figure and answer the questions:
Wax layer

Lead
Copper
Iron
Specific heat capacity of metals
(a) Which element has maximum specific heat capacity? Justify.
(b) Which element has minimum specific heat capacity? Justify.
(c) Define specific heat of object.
vii. Identify figures A, B, C and given their uses:
(A) (B)

(C)

viii. Complete the following flow chart:

Hydrocarbons

Saturated __________

__________
Alkene __________
CnH2n+2
__________ CnH2n–2
Ex. : _______
Ex. : Ethene Ex. : _______

Q.4. Answer any one of the following questions: [5]

i. Observe the figure and answer the following questions:

(a) Name the defect of vision represented in above figure.

(b) State the reasons for this defect.
(c) How is it corrected?
(d) Draw the diagram to show the correction of this defect.
ii. Complete the following table:

S.N. Common Name Structural Formula IUPAC Name

1. Ethylene CH2 = CH2 _______
2. Acetylene _______ Ethyne
3. Acetic acid CH3 – COOH _______
4. Methyl alcohol _______ Methanol
5. _______ CH3 – CO – CH3 Propane-2-one
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BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: July 2023

Science and Technology Part - 1
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Use of a calculator is not allowed.
iii. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
iv. In case of MCQs (Q. No. 1(A)) only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
v. For each MCQ, the correct alternative (A), (B), (C) or (D) with subquestion number is to be written as
an answer.

ns
For Eg.: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

io
Q.1. (A) Choose the correct alternative and write the correct option: [5]
i. _______ has the highest refractive index.
(A) Air (B) Water
(C) Glass (D) Diamond

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ii. The left hand side of a chemical reaction represents _______.
(A) Product (B) Reactants
(C) Catalyst (D) Indicator
iii.
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In _______ block of the modern periodic table non-metals are found.
(A) s-block (B) d-block
(C) p-block (D) f-block
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iv. The chemical reaction in which two or more products are formed from a single reactant is
called ________ reaction.
(A) Decomposition (B) Combination
(C) Displacement (D) Double displacement
P

3
v. If the refractive index of glass with respect to air is , the refractive index of air with respect
2
to glass is _______.
et

1
(A) (B) 3
2
1 2
(C) (D)
rg

3 3
(B) Attempt the following questions: [5]
i. State whether the given statement is true or false:
Ta

Rancidity is oxidation process.

ii. Find the odd man out:
Camera, Telescope, Peephole in door, Microscope
iii. Find the co-relation:
Resistance : Ohm :: Potential difference : _______
iv. Write the defect of eye from the given figure:

v. Give the unit of intensity of magnetic field.

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Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. Tungsten metal is used to make solenoid type coil in an electric bulb.
ii. Simple microscope is used for watch repairs.
iii. Metallic character goes on decreasing while going from left to right in a period.
(B) Answer any three of the following questions: [6]
i. Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formulae:
(a) CH3 – CH – CH3

OH
(b) CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CH – CH3

ns
Cl
ii. An iron ball of mass 5 kg is released from a height of 125 m and falls freely to the ground.
Assuming that the value of g is 10 m/s2, calculate time taken by the ball to reach the ground.
iii. What is meant by artificial satellite? Name the first satellite launched by Russia.

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iv. Draw the image formed by convex lens, if object is placed at 2F1.
v. Why does the apparent position of stars keep changing a bit?

at
Q.3. Answer any five of the following questions: [15]
i. Identify the process given below and accordingly draw neat labelled diagram:
A molten mixture of alumina (melting point > 2000C) is done in a steel tank. The tank has a
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graphite lining on the inner side. The lining does the work of cathode. A set of graphite rods
dipped in the molten electrolyte works as anode. Cryolite (Na3AlF6) and fluorspar (CaF2) are
added in the mixture to lower its melting point upto 1000C.
ii. With reference to the given diagram answer the following questions:
P ub
et

Calcium Lime
carbonate water
Heating
rg

(a) Give type of chemical reaction.

(b) Give the names of reactants and products.
Ta

(c) Write down the balanced chemical equation.

iii. What is Electrical Power? Derive the unit of electric power from the given equations:
P=V

P=  ampere
1J 1C
= 1 volt  1 = 
1C 1S
1J
 P= = W (Watt).

iv. Explain the term anodization with example. Give one use of it.
v. State Kepler’s three laws of motion.
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vi. The electronic configuration of an element X is 2, 8, 8, 2.
(a) What is the atomic number of the element X?
(b) To which group does this element belong?
(c) In which period does this element lie?
vii. What is the contribution of India in space technology?
viii. Observe the given diagram and answer the following questions:
A
i
B N Air
P Q
r
Glass

ns
Refraction
of light i1

S R
M C Air
e

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D

(a) What is refraction of light?

at
(b) Name the emergent ray.
(c) Which two angles are equal?
Q.4. Attempt any one of the following questions: [5]
i.
lic
Observe the given diagram and answer the following questions:

T2
ub

T1
P

(a) What is the name of the given apparatus?

et

(b) Which phenomenon is studied with the help of this apparatus?

(c) What are the final temperatures in thermometers T1 and T2?
(d) At what temperature the density of water is maximum?
rg

(e) Give one example of the above phenomenon in nature.

ii. Observe and write the answers to the questions given below:
(I) (II)
Ta

H H
H H
HCCH C=C
H H
H H

(a) Write the names of compound I and II.

(b) Draw electron-dot structure for I and II.
(c) Which one of the above structures is saturated compound and unsaturated compound?

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BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: MARCH 2024

Science and Technology Part - 1
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Use of a calculator is not allowed.
iii. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
iv. In case of MCQs (Q. No. 1(A)) only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
v. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

ns
Q.1. (A) Write the correct alternative: [5]
i. The SI unit of heat is _______.

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(A) calorie (B) joule
(C) kcal/kg °C (D) cal/g °C

at
ii. We can see the sun even when it is little below the horizon because of _______.
(A) Reflection of light (B) Refraction of light
(C) Dispersion of light (D) Absorption of light

iii.
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_______ is the functional group of carboxylic acid.
(A) COOH (B) CO
(C) CHO (D) OH
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iv. In simple microscope ________ lens is used.
(A) Concave (B) Plano concave
(C) Plano convex (D) Convex
P

v. In ________ process a layer of molten tin is deposited on metals.

(A) Anodization (B) Tinning
(C) Galvanizing (D) Alloying
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(B) Answer the following: [5]

i. Write the name of the atom having the smallest size.
rg

ii. Write the molecular formula of calcium carbonate.

iii. Write the use of ‘Calorimeter’.

Ta

iv. Identify the hydrocarbon from the given electron–dot structure :

H H
•• ••
H C C H
••

••

••

•• ••
H H

v. Match the columns:

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’

Refractive index of water (a) 1.31
(b) 1.36
(c) 1.33
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Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. When the gas formed on heating limestone, is passed through freshly prepared lime water, the
line water turns milky.
ii. Tungsten metal is used to make a solenoid type coil in an electric bulb.
iii. On exposure to air, silver articles turn blackish after some time.
(B) Answer the following (any three): [6]
i. State Dobereiner’s law of triad. Give one example of it.
ii. Identify the figure and explain its use:

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iii. What is meant by satellite launch vehicle? Name any one Indian satellite launch vehicle.
iv. What is free fall? When is it possible?
v. The focal length of a convex lens is 20 cm. What is its power?
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Q.3. Answer the following questions (any five): [15]
i. Select the appropriate option and complete the following paragraph :
(Metals, non-metals, metalloids, four, seven, s-block, p-block, d-block, f-block.)
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On the basis of electronic configuration, elements in the modern periodic table are classified
into ________ blocks. Group 1 and 2 elements are included in ________ and all these
elements are metals. (except hydrogen). Group 13 to 18 elements are included in ________.
This block contains metals, non-metals and metalloids. Group 3 to 12 elements are included
P

in ________ and all the elements are ________ elements shown at the bottoms of the periodic
table i.e., lanthanides and actinides constitute ________ and all these elements are metals.
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ii. (a) What are the factors affecting the rate of chemical reaction?
(b) Explain any one factor.
iii. Observe the following graph answer the following questions.
rg

Boiling water + Vapour

100 D
C Liquid – Gaseous state
90
Ta

80
70
C 60
50
40
30
20
10 A B
(0, 0)
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Ice + Water
Time (Minutes)
(Solid + liquid)

(a) What does the graph represent?

(b) What does the line AB represent?
(c) What does the line BC represent?

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iv. Complete the following table by observing the given figures:

Figure

Points 

(a) Name of the defect ____________ ____________

(b) Position of the image ____________ ____________

(c) Lens used to correct ____________ ____________
the defect.

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v. Write any three general properties of ionic compounds.

vi. Observe the figure and answer the questions:

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F F
m1 m2

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d

(a)
(b)
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State Newton’s universal law of gravitation.
If the distance between the two bodies is tripled, how will the gravitational force
between them change?
(c) What will happen to gravitational force, if mass of one of the objects is doubled?
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vii. The orbit of a satellite is exactly 35780 km above the Earth’s surface and its tangential
velocity is 3.08 km/s.
How much time the satellite will take to complete one revolution around the earth?
P

(Radius of the Earth = 6400 km.)

viii. What is a solenoid? Draw a neat diagram and name its various components.
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Q.4. Answer the following questions (any one): [5]

i. Observe the given diagram and answer the questions :
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Ta

Glass prim

(a) Name the process shown in the figure.

(b) Name the colour that deviates the most.
(c) Name the colour that deviates the least.
(d) Name any one phenomenon in the nature which is based on the above process.
(e) Define ‘spectrum’.

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ii. Observe the diagram given below and answer the questions :

Thistle funnel
Gas delivery tube
Cork
Stand
Small
test tube

Big test tube

Acetic acid Freshly prepared

lime water
Sodium

ns
carbonate

(a) Name the reactants in this reaction.

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(b) Which gas comes out as effervescence in the bigger test tube?
(c) What is the colour change in the lime water?
(d) In the above experiment instead of sodium carbonate which chemical can be used to
get same product?

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(e) Write the use of acetic acid.
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2024 VII 25 1100 -N 405 - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (72) - PARTI (E)
(REVISED COURSE)
Time: 2Hours (Pages 12) Max, Marks: 40

Note - ) All questions are compulsory.

(i) Use of the calculator is not allowed.

(iii) The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full

marks.

(iD) In case of MCQs [Q. No. 1(A)] only the first

attempt
will be evaluated and will be given credit.

(v) For each MCQ the correct alternative (A), (B), (C),
(D)
with subquestion number is to be written as an
answer.

For Eg. ) (A) (i) (B) (ii) (C)

Scientifically and techaically correot labelled diagrams

(vi)
should be drawn wherever necessary.

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5
alternative :
oorreot
Choose the
(A)
non-metals are found
periodic table the
() In modern

in
(cmsider e r e t
(A) -block

(B) p-block

(C) d-block

(D) fblock

()
CusO4aq) + Zas) ’ ZnSO4(ag) + Cus

This is
type of chemical reaction.

A) displacemnent

(B) double displacement

(C) combination

decomposition
(D)
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(iü) The unit of electric power i8

(A) Joule

(B) Volt

) Watt

(D) Coulomb

below the horizon

(w) We can see the sun even when it is little
because of

(A) reflection of light

(B) refraction of light

(C) dispersion of light

(D) absorptioD of light

(o)
is one of the combustible component of

LP.G.

(A) Ethane

(B) Propane

(C) Methane

(D) Ethene

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5
(B) Answer the following questions :

Write the correlation :

Brass : Copper and Zinc :: Bronze :

.SOPRe

ú) Write True or False

Benzene is an aromatic compound.

(iüi)Find the odd one out :

Myopia; Presbyopia; Hypermetropia; Retina

(iv) What is angle of refraction when angle of

incidence is 0° ?
(U) Name two appliances which work on
the principle of
effect of electric
magnetic
current.
2. (A)
(any
Give scientific
reasOns (any two) :
4
Sodium is always kept in
A
kerosene.
(üi)
simple microscope is
used for watch
(üii) It ie
nece8sary to
repairs.
manage the space
debris.
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6
(B) Answer the following questions (any three) :
1.33. What is the
() The absolute refractive index of water is
velocity of light in water ?
108 m/s)
(Velocity of light in vacuum = 3 x
questions given below.
(ü) Observe the figure and answer the

Íce

Weight

phenomenon shown in the figure.

(a) Name the
phenomenon.
Define the above
(6)
A
(wi)
+2H,0
2H,S + S0,
B

reaction.
(a) Identify the above chemical
and B.
(6) Name the type of reaction in A
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as to match with the
(iv) Rearrange the column 2 and 3 so

column 1.

Column 3
Column 1 Column 2

Concentrated mass and Thomson

(1) Triad

+ve charge

Newlands
(2) Octave Average of the atomic

masses of first and

third element

Properties of the eighth Dobereiner

elerment are similar to first

() Define the following terms :

(a) Escape velocity

Free fall.
(6)
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five) :
3. Answer the following questions (any

the given reaction ?

() What information will you get from

CaCO3) CaO., +C0, T

diagram and answer the questions given

Observe the following ray
(ü)

below

Object u

Objective lens Eyepiece

Image

instrument shown in the diagram.

(a)
Identify the

combined effect of two lenses ?

(6) What is the

above instrument.
Write the use of the
(c)
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and angwer the quostiona Kivon
(2i2) Read the following paragraph

below :

natural phenomenen. It is the combined

Rainbov is a beautiful
lixht.
dispersion, refraction and total internal retlection of
efect of

after rainfall. Small droplets of water act

It can be seen mainly

the sun enter these droplets

as small prisms. When hght ravs from

reflection
it gets refracted and dispersed. Then there is internal

and after that once again the light gets retracted while coming out

of the droplet. All these three processes together produce the

rainbow.

(a) Which three major phenomena are

responsible for rainbow
formation ?

(b) How does refraction take place ?

Draw a
(c)
diagramnmatic representation of rainbow
production.
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period of the modern periodic table
second
(iv) From the elements of

answer the following questions :

given below,
F Ne
B C N
Li Be Darto Caulas

completely
which both tbe shells are
elements in
(a) Name the

filled with electrons.

in
same number of electrons
element which has
Name the
(6)
both the shells.
period ?
electropositive element in this
(c) Which is the most
acceleration due to gravity 'g
on which factor the value of
Explain
(v)
depends.
following terms
Explain the
(vi)
Metallurgy
(a)

Oros
(b)
Gangue.

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(vü) Give the names of the series
following satellite
India
telecom-
field of
(a) Satellite series actively working in the

munication, television and meteorological servi

the field of education.
(6) Satellite series specially working in
On
position of any place
(c) Satellite series to exactly locate
earth's surface.
behaviour of water ?
(viii) (a) What is meant by anomalous
behaviour of water in
(6) Explain the role of anomalous
climate.
preserving aquatic life in cold

folowing question (any one) :

Answer the
4.
Observe
the following diagram and answer the questions given
(2)
below
Magnetic leld

N Coll S

B
Conductúng
riog Carbon
brushes
Axle
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(a) Identify the above diagram. 1

(6) Write the principle on which the above appliance works ? 1

2
(c) Write the working of the above appliance.
1
(d) Write the use of the above appliance.

following paragraph and answer the questions given

(ü) Read the

below

compounds contain many elements. The element hydrogen

Carbon

a smaller or larger extent in majority of carbon

1s present to

compounds which contain carbon and hydrogen as

compounds. The

elements are called hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are the

the only two

and the fundamental organic compourtds. The smallest

simplest
combination of one carbon
hydrocarbon is methane (CH), formed by

atom and four hydrogen atoms. We have already seen the structure

methane. Ethane is one more hydrocarbon. Its molecular formula

of

is C,H

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having a double bond or triple bond between
compounds
The carbon
called unsaturated compounds. Ethene and
atoms are
two carbon

unsaturated hydrocarbons. 1ne unsaturated hydrocarhons

ethyne are
ouDle bond are called Alkenes'
containing a carbon-carbon
whose structures contain a carbon-carhon
unsaturated hydrocarbons

called Alkynes'. Generally the unsaturated

triple bond are
more reactive than the saturated compounds.
compounds are
1
(a) What is meant by hydrocarbon ?
1
(6) Name the smallest hydrocarbon.
1
(c) Define unsaturated compound.
2
(d) Differentiate between Alkene and Alkyne.