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PART – A : SECTION – I : PHYSICS MARKS :45 Paragraph for Question 6

Directions: Read the passage and answer the
(Section – I) contains 15 questions of Physics. following questions:
1 Figure shows a ray of light travelling from A concave mirror can form real and virtual
medium A to medium B. Refractive index of images of objects depending on the position
medium B with respect to medium A is
of object.

1 √ 3 1
(1) (2) (3) √ 3 (4) For a real object, the real image is always
2 2 √ 3 inverted while virtual image is always
2 Figure shows a ray of light as it travels from magnified. If r is radius of curvature and f the
medium A to medium B. Refractive index of the
focal length of mirror, then r = 2f. The focal
medium B relative to medium A is :
length of a concave mirror is 10 cm. An L-
shaped object is placed in front of mirror as
shown in figure. The dimensions of L are:
Width along the axis = 2 cm. Length normal
to axis = 4 cm.
6 The length of image along the axis is
(1) 2.5 cm (2) 5 cm
(3) 13.2 cm (4) 22.5 cm

(1)
√ 3
(2)
√ 2
(3)
1
(4) √ 2 7 The focal length of a concave mirror is f and the
√ 2 √ 3 √ 2 distance of the object from the principal focus is a.
3 For a colour of light the wavelength for air is 6000
The magnitude of magnification obtained will be :
Å and in water the wavelength is 4500Å. Then the (1) (f + a)/f (2) f /a
speed of light in water will be
(3) f a
√ √ (4) f2/a2
8
14
(1) 5. × 10 m/s 8
(2) 2.25 × 10 m/s
Which of the following is a correct relation ?
(3) 4.0 × 108 m/s (4) Zero
(1) aμr = aμw × rμw (2) aμr × aμw = wμa
4 The speed of light in vacuum is 3times108 ms−−1 , a μr
= μw
then speed of light in a medium whose refractive (3) aμr × rμa = 0 (4)
w μr
index left(muu00a0right) is frac32
(1) 1 × 108 ms−1 (2) 2 × 108 ms−1
9 If an object is kept at a distance of 60 cm in front
of a convex mirror of focal length 30 cm. Then the
(3) 3 × 108 ms−1 (4) 4 × 108 ms−1 size of image formed by the mirror

5 If i μj represents refractive index when a light ray

(1) is equal to size of object
goes from medium i to medium j, then the product (2) is smaller than size of object
2 μ1 × 3 μ2 × 4 μ3 is equal to
(3) is greater than size of object
1
(1) 3 μ1 (2) 3 μ2 (3) (4) 4 μ2 (4) data given is inadequate to conclude
1 μ4

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10 An object is placed at a distance x1 and its image 12 An object is placed at a distance u cm from a
is formed at a distance x2 from the pole of a concave mirror of focal length of f cm. The real
mirror. Then, the focal length of the mirror is image of the object is received on a screen placed
at distance of v cm from the mirror. The value of u
x1 x2 are changed and the corresponding value of v are
(1) x1x2 (2)
x1 + x2 measured. Which one of the graph shown in the
x1 + x2 x 1 1 1
(3) (4) figure represents the variation of with ?
2 x2 v u
11 Match the Column : (1) (2)
Column I Column II
An object is placed
at a distance equal to
focal Magnification
(i) (p) (4)
length from pole is(= ∞ ) (3)
before convex
mirror
An object is placed
Magnification
(ii) at focus before a (q)
concave mirror
is (0.5)
13 A ray of light from a denser medium strikes a rarer
An object is placed medium at angle of incidence i as shown in figure.
The reflected and refracted rays make an angle of
at the centre of Magnification
(iii) (r) 90º with each other. The angle of reflection and
curvature before a is (1/3) refraction are r and r' respectively then which of
concave mirror. the following relation is correct? (nR & nD are
An object is placed refractive index of rarer and denser medium
at a distance equal to respectively).
Magnification
(iv) radius of curvature (s)
is (—1)
before a convex
mirror

(1) nR = sin i (2) nR sin r′

=
nD sin(90 − i) nD sin i
(3) nR sin r′ (4) nR sin (r′ + 90)
= =
nD sin (90 − i) nD sin (i)
14 A dentist uses a small mirror that gives a
magnification of 2 when it is held 1.2 cm from a
(1) 1 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 4 tooth. The radius of curvature of the mirror is :
(1) 0.60 cm (convex) (2) 1.20 cm (concave)
(3) 4.8 cm (concave) (4) 2.40 cm (convex)
15 Sun rays through the window are directed on to a
concave mirror of small aperture. The reflected
ray ________
(1) Appears to converge at focus
(2) Actually converge at centre of curvature
(3) Actually converge at focus
(4) Appears to converge at centre of curvature

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SECTION – II : CHEMISTRY MARKS : 45
22 In the reaction xP b(NO3 )2 → yP bO + zNO2 + O2
x, y and z are
(Section – II) contains 15 questions of (1) 1, 1, 2 (2) 2, 2, 4 (3) 1, 2, 4 (4) 4, 2, 2
Chemistry.
23 Which of the following reaction is not a
16 Our body glucose combines with oxygen in the precipitation reaction :
cells of our body and provides energy. The special
(1) AgNO3 + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO3
name of this reaction is ___ 'a' ___. It is
accompanied by release of ___ 'b' ___. Here 'a' (2) P b(NO3 )2 + 2Kl → P bl2 + 2KNO3
and 'b' respectively are
(3) F eCl3 + 3NH4 OH → F e(OH)3 + 3NH4 Cl
(1) breathing, H2O (2) respiration, CO2
(4) 2Kl + Cl2 → 2KCl + l2

17
(3) breathing, energy (4) digestion, energy
a Mg3N2 + b H2O → c Mg(OH)2 + d NH3
24 The chemical reaction between quicklime and
water is characterised by :
When the equation is balanced the coefficients a,
b, c and d respectively are (1) evolution of hydrogen gas

(1) 1, 3, 3, 2 (2) 1, 6, 3, 2 (2) formation of slaked lime precipitate

(3) 1, 2, 3, 2 (4) 2, 3, 6, 2 (3) change in temperature of mixture

18 Which of the following equations is representing (4) change in colour of the product
combination of two elements? 25 A piece of granulated zinc was dropped into
(1) CaO + CO2 → CaCO3 copper sulphate solution. After sometime, the
colour of the solution changed from
(2) 4Na + O2 → 2Na2 O
(1) light green to blue
(3) SO2 + 1/2 O2 → SO3
(2) blue to colourless
(4) 2Na + 2H2 O → 2NaOH + H2
19 Which of the following is not a thermal
(3) light green to colourless
(4) blue to yellow
decomposition reaction
(1) 2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2 26 Which of the following gives a milky and shiny
appearance to the walls after white washing ?
(2) 2Pb(NO3)2 → 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2
(1) 2Ca + O2 —→ 2CaO
(3) 2FeSO4 → Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3
(2) CaO + H2O —→ Ca(OH)2
(4) 2H2O → 2H2 + O2
(3) Ca(OH)2 + I2 —→ CaIO3 + H2O
20 Cu + x HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + y NO2 + 2H2O
(4) Ca(OH)2 + CO2 —→ CaCO3 + H2O
The values of x and y are
(1) 3 & 5 (2) 8 & 6
(3) 4 & 2 (4) 7 & 1
21 Which of the statements about the reaction below
are incorrect?
2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g)
(a) Lead is getting reduced.
(b) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
(c) Carbon is getting oxidised.
(d) Lead oxide is getting reduced.
(1) (a) and (b) (2) (a) and (c)
(3) (a), (b) and (c) (4) all

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27 Divya has three test tubes containing
SECTION – III : BIOLOGY MARKS : 45
ZnSO4, Al2(SO4)3 and FeSO4 solutions. She
dropped magnesium pieces into all the three test (Section – III) contains 15 questions of
tubes. Choose the option with the correct match.
Biology.
31 Saliva contains
(1) enterokinase (2) ptyalin
(3) chymotrypsin (4) lipase
32 Rings of cartilage present in the trachea throat
ensure that
Test tube(s) in Test tube(s) in
which colour which reaction (1) the air passage collapse
changed occurred (2) the air passage does not collapse
(1) III I, II and III
(3) the air is filtered entering the nostril
(2) I, II III
(4) None of thee
(3) I, III
(4) I, II and III
I, II
I, II and III
33 The end products of aerobic respiration are
(1) Only carbon dioxide
28 Which of the following statements about the given
(2) Carbon dioxide and water
reaction is/are not correct?
Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 (3) Carbon dioxide, water and energy
I. Fe2O3 is getting oxidised to Fe.
II. Fe2O3 is acting as a reducing agent. (4) Energy and carbon dioxide
III. CO is acting as a reducing agent. 34 Assertion (A) : In anaerobic respiration, one of
IV. CO is getting reduced to CO2. the end product is alcohol.
(1) III only (2) I, II and IV Reason (R) : There is an incomplete breakdown
of glucose.
(3) III and IV only (4) I and III only
(1) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
29 Heat
2F eSO4 −−−→ X + Y + Z explanation of A.
What are X, Y and Z? (2) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(1) F e2 O3 , SO2 , O2 (2) F e2 O3 , SO2 , SO3 explanation of A.
(3) A is true but R is false.
(3) F eO, SO2 , O2 (4) F eO, SO2 , SO3
30 CuO + X → CuSO4 + H2O
(4) A is false but R is true.
Here X is : 35 As compared to day time, the amount of carbon
(1) CuSO4 (2) HCl dioxide released by the plants during night is more
because
(3) HNO3 (4) H2SO4
(1) It is stored in the leaves of plants during
daytime.
(2) Plants do not respire during daytime.
(3) It is not produced during daytime.
(4) Major amount of carbon dioxide produced is
used up for photosynthesis during daytime.

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36 Respiratory structure of 2 different animals a fish 41 Read the following statements :
and human being have one of the common I. In plants diffusion of gases depends upon the
characteristic environmental conditions and requirements.
Il. In fermentation ethanol is formed from pyruvate.
(1) Both are placed internally in the body of
III. Oxygen is required for the formation of ethanol.
animal.
IV. Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for
(2) Both have thin and moist surface for gaseous pulmonary diseases and cancer.
exchange. V. Rings of cartilage ensure that air passage does
(3) All are poorly supplied with blood vessels to not collapse.
conserve energy. VI. Lungs do not contain residual volume of air
which ensures continuous exchange of gases.
(4) In both the blood returns to the heart after Which of the following option shows the
being oxygenated. combination of incorrect sentences?
37 Respiratory strucutres in the insects are (1) I, II and IV (2) II, IV and V
(1) Gills (2) Skin (3) III and VI (4) IV, V and VI
(3) Lungs (4) Trachea 42 Which of the following statements are true about
38 Assertion (A) : Energy is used during process of respiration?
respiration. (A) Haemoglobin has greater affinity for CO2 than O2.
Reason (R) : Respiration stores energy in the (B) The gaseous exchange takes place in the alveoli.
form of ATP. (C) During inhalation ribs move inward and
diaphragm is raised.
(1) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(D) Haemoglobin has greater affinity for O2 than CO2.
explanation of A.
(2) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(1) B and D (2) A and C
explanation of A.
(3) B and C (4) A and B
(3) A is true but R is false.
(4) A is false but R is true.
43 Which part of the alimentary canal receives bile
from the liver ?
39 Which of the following is a waste product of
(1) Stomach (2) Small intestine
respiration?
(3) Large intestine (4) Oesophagus
(1) Oxygen (2) Glucose
(3) Carbon dioxide (4) Starch
44 The lining of stomach of vertebrates is protected
from damage by HCl because
40 Assertion (A) : In woody plants, Gaseous
(1) HCl is too dilute
exchange occurs through lenticels.
Reason (R) Lenticels are specialised cells found (2) the lining is resistant to the action of HCl
along with stomata on the stem of woody plants.
(3) HCl is neutralized in the stomach
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A). (4) the lining is covered by a mucus secretion

(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the 45 Column-I Column-II
correct explanation of (A). (A) Stomach Initiation of carbo-
(p) hydrate digestion.
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(B) Mouth (q) Initiation
digestion
of protein
(4) (A) is false but (R) is true.
(C) Large
intestine (r) Absorption of water

(D) Small
intestine (s) Absorption of food
Option D matches with
(1) p (2) q (3) r (4) s

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SECTION – IV : MATHEMATICS MARKS : 75
52 If I buy one candy & 3 pencils, I have to pay ₹ 13.
However, if I by 3 candies and one pencil, I have
(Section – IV) contains 25 questions of to pay ₹ 7. The cost of one candy and one pencil
Mathematics. in ₹ is

46 If
2 3
+ =
9
and
4 9
+ =
21
, where
(1) (1, 1) (2) (2, 1) (3) (4, 1) (4) (1, 4)
x y xy x y xy
x ≠ 0, y ≠ 0, then the value of x and y are
53 The sum of two numbers is 35 and their difference
is 13. Then the number are
respectively
(1) (10, 10) (2) (12, 24)
(1) 0 and 1 (2) 1 and 2
(3) (24, 11) (4) (11, 11)

47
(3) 2 and 3 (4) 1 and 3
A bill for Rs 40 is paid by means of Rs 5 notes and
54 If 1 is added to each of the two numbers, in a
fraction their ratio becomes 1 : 2 and when 5 is
Rs 10 notes. Seven notes are used in all. If x is the subtracted from each of these, the ratio becomes 5
number of Rs 5 notes and y is the number of Rs 10 : 11. Then the numbers are
notes, then
(1) (3, 4) (2) (10, 25)
(1) x + y = 7 and x + 2y = 40
(3) (35, 71) (4) (12, 6)
(2) x + y = 7 and x + 2y = 8
55 In a Δ ABC, ∠ A = x°, ∠ B = 3x° and ∠ C = y°. If
(3) x + y = 7 and 2x + y = 8 3y – 5x = 30°, then find ∠ C – ∠ A.
(4) x + y = 7 and 2x + y = 40 (1) 30° (2) 60° (3) 50° (4) 45°
48 If three times the larger of the two numbers is 56 If the pair of linear equations x – y = 1, x + ky = 5
divided by the smaller one, we get 4 as quotient has a unique solution x = 2, y = 1, then value of k
and 3 as the remainder. Also if seven times the is
smaller number is divided by the larger one, we
get 5 as quotient and 1 as remainder. Find the sum (1) – 2 (2) 3 (3) – 3 (4) 4
of the numbers. 57 The pair of equations 3x + 4y = k, 9x + 12y = 6
(1) 34 (2) 43 (3) 47 (4) 74 has infinitely many solutions if

49 A man had a certain number of orangesx. He (1) k = 2 (2) k = 6 (3) k ≠ 6 (4) k = 3

divides them into two lots A and B. He sells the
first lot at the rate of Rs 2 and 3 oranges and the
58 The pair of linear equations 2x + ky = k, 4x + 2y =
k + 1 has infinitely many solutions if
second lot at the rate Rs 1 per orange and gets a
total of Rs 400. If he had sold the first lot at the (1) k = 1 (2) k ≠ 1 (3) k = 2 (4) k = 4
rate of Rs 1 per orange and the second lot at the
rate of 4 for 5 oranges, his total collection would
59 The pair of equations x + 2y + 5 = 0 and – 3x –
6y + 1 = 0 have
have been Rs 460. Find the total number of
oranges he had? (1) A unique solution

(1) 50 (2) 100 (3) 500 (4) 400 (2) Exactly two solutions

50 The value of k for which the system of equations x (3) Infinitely many solutions
+ 2y = 5, 3x + ky + 15 = 0 has no solution (4) No solution
(1) k = 2 (2) k = 4
60 A pair of linear equations which has a unique
(3) k = 6 (4) None of these solutions x = 2, y = – 3 is
51 On solving the given system of equations (1) x + y = – 1, 2x – 3y = – 5
4x, +, , frac6y, , =, 15, , 6x − frac8y = 14, , yne0 ,we
(2) 2x + 5y = – 11, 4x + 10y = – 22
get solution as
(1) (1, 0) (2) ( – 1, 0) (3) 2x – y = 1, 3x + 2y = 0
(4) x – 4y – 14 = 0, 5x – y – 13 = 0
(3) (3, 2) (4) (2, 3)

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61 The pair of linear equations x + 2y = 5, Paragraph for Question 68
7x + 3y = 13 has a unique solution
If a line is drawn parallel to one side of a
(1) x = 1, y = 2 (2) x = 2, y = 1
triangle to intersect the other two sides in
(3) x = 3, y = 1 (4) x = 1, y = 3 distinct points then the other two sides are
62 If the sum of the roots of the equation x2 – x = divided in the same ratio.
λ (2x – 1) is zero then λ =
(1) – 2 (2) 2
68 In the given figure, DE || AB then value of a is

1 1
(3) − (4)
2 2
63 If α , β are zeroes of the polynomial p(x) = 4x2 +
1 1
3x + 7 then + is equal to :
α β
7 7
(1) (2) − (1) a = 2 cm (2) a = 4 cm
3 3
3 3 (3) 3
(3) (4) − a= cm (4) a = 5 cm
7 7 2
64 If α and β are the zeros of 2x2 + 5x – 9 then the 69 In the figure given below DE || BC. If AD = x, DB =
value of ( α β ) is x – 2, AE = x + 2 and EC = x – 1, the value of x is :
(1) ( – 5)/4 (2) 5/4
(3) ( – 9)/2 (4) 9/2
65 If α , β be the zeros of the polynomial 2x2 + 5x +
k such that α 2 + β 2 + α β = 21/4 then k = ?
(1) 3 (2) – 3
(3) – 2 (4) 2
66 In the given figure, ST || QR and
PS
=
3
and
PQ 8 (1) 4 (2) 8 (3) 16 (4) 32
PR = 28 cm, find PT.
70 In the given Δ ABC, DE||BC, so that AD = (7x –
4) cm, AE = (5x – 2) cm, DB = (3x + 4) cm and
EC = 3x cm. The value of x is

67 In the given figure, Δ ABC has points D and F in

¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
AC and point E in BC such that DE ∥ AB and
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
EF ∥ BD. If CF = 4 cm and AC = 9 cm, what is
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
the length of DC ?
(1) x = 3 (2) x = 5
(3) x = 4 (4) x = 25

(1) 7 cm (2) 6 cm
(3) 5 cm (4) 4 cm

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SECTION-II SOCIAL SCIENCE MARKS : 45
74 A belief that the majority community should be
able to rule a country in whichever way it wants,
by disregarding the wishes and needs of the
(Section – II) contains 15 questions of Social minority is:
Science. (1) Power Sharing
71 Which of the following statements accurately (2) Central Government
distinguishes between Majoritarianism and Power (3) Majoritarianism
sharing?
(4) Community Government
(1) Majoritarianism emphasizes the dominance
of the majority community, while Power 75 The people whose forefathers came from India to
sharing emphasizes the sharing of power Srilanka as plantation workers during the colonial
among different groups. period are called … … .

(2) Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for (1) Sri Lankan Tamils (2) Indian Tamils
consensus building, while Power sharing (3) Tamil Indians (4) Indian Sri Lankans
emphasizes the exclusion of minority groups.
(3) Majoritarianism emphasizes the importance
76 When many countries of Europe came together to
form the European Union, … … … . was chosen
of accommodating minority interests, while as the headquarter?
Power sharing emphasizes the need for (1) Paris (2) Brussels
majority rule.
(3) Rome (4) London
(4) Majoritarianism emphasizes the need for
peaceful resolution of conflicts, while Power 77 Most of the Sinhalese Speaking people in Srilanka
are … … … … ?
sharing emphasizes the use of force to
impose the majority’s will. (1) Hindus (2) Christians
72 Different arguments are usually put forth in favour (3) Muslims (4) Buddhists
of and against power sharing. Identify those which
are in favour of power sharing and select the 78 In Srilanka the democratically elected government
adopted a series of … … … .. measures to
answer using the codes given below? Power establish Sinhala supremacy?
sharing:
1. reduces conflict among different communities (1) Extreme (2) Democratic
2. decreases the possibility of arbitrariness (3) Political (4) Majoritarian
3. delays decision making process
4. accommodates diversities 79 Identify the incorrect option from the following:
5. increases instability and divisiveness (1) Belgium has a population of slightly over one
6. promotes people’s participation in government crore.
7. undermines the unity of a country (2) Belgium shares borders with Germany,
(1) 1, 2, 4, 6 (2) 1, 3, 5, 6 France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

(3) 1, 2, 4, 7 (4) 2, 3, 4, 7 (3) Belgium is a large country in North America.

73 The ‘community government’ is elected by people (4) None of the Above.

belonging to one language community – Dutch, 80 Give reason as to why power sharing can be good
French and German-speaking. What powers does for a country?
it hold? (1) it helps to reduce the possibility of conflict
(1) Cultural, educational and language-related between social groups
issues. (2) is a good way to ensure the stability of
(2) Trade issues political order
(3) It does not lead to confusion in managing the
(3) Defence related issues
state
(4) All of the above (4) A & B

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81 Belgium Shares borders with France, the
SECTION-III MENTAL ABILITY MARKS : 15
Netherlands, Germany and … … ?
(1) England (Section – III) contains 5 questions of
MENTAL ABILITY.
(2) Norway
(3) Luxembourg
86 If in a code GO = 105, SO = 285, then how RAT
will be written ?
(4) Italy (1) 280 (2) 295
82 Which of the following is not a major social group (3) 345 (4) 360
in Sri Lanka?
(1) Sinhala-speakers or Sinhala Community
87 In a certain code language, ‘si po re’ means ‘book
is thick’, ‘ti na re’ means ‘bag is heavy’, ‘ka si’
(2) Sri Lankan Tamils means ‘interesting book’ and ‘de ti’ means ‘that
bag’. What should ‘that is interesting’ stand for in
(3) Indian Tamils that code language?
(4) Anglo-Indians (1) ka de re
83 In the capital city Brussels, 80 percent people (2) ti po ka
speak … … … ?
(3) ka re na
(1) French
(4) de si re
(2) Dutch
(3) German
88 If Monday = 617, Tuesday = 729, Wednesday =
9312, Thursday = 8412, Friday = 6511 and
(4) English Saturday = 8614

84 In Sri lanka, there are about … .. percent

Then Sunday =?
(1) 6713 (2) 9415
Christians, who are both Tamil and Sinhala?
(1) 10 (2) 15 (3) 9515 (4) 852

(3) 7 (4) 12 89 If the letters in PRABA are coded as 27595 and

THILAK are coded as 368451, how can
85 The term Eelam stands for BHARATI be coded?
(1) government (1) 9567568 (2) 9675538
(2) state (3) 9657538 (4) 9567538
(3) District 90 In a certain code 'DIVISION' is written as
(4) political party 'DVISIOIN'. How is STATES written in that code?
(1) SATETS (2) STAETS
(3) SATTES (4) SAETTS

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