10th Public Exam Question Paper 2012 Science March

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Science 10th Public Exam Question Paper 2012
MARCH – 2012
SCIENCE
Time Allowed: 21/2 Hours Maximum Marks : 75
Note: This question paper contains three Sections.
SECTION - I
(Marks : 15)
Note: (i) Answer all the 15 questions.

(ii) Choose the correct answer from the four alternatives given in the brackets. 15 x 1 = 15
1. Theory of Natural Selection was proposed by ________-

(Charles Darwin, Hugo de Vries, Gregor Johann Mendel, Jean Baptiste Lamarck)
2. The most serious form of malaria is caused by _________

(Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax)
3. In sexual reproduction of flowering plants, the first event involved in this is

(Fertilization, Germination, Regeneration, Pollination)
4. The process in which metabolic wastes are removed is _________

(Conduction, Excretion, Respiration, all of these)
5. What is called as black gold?

( Hydrocarbons, Coal, Petroleum, Ether)
6. _________ is opaque in nature.

(Water, True solution, Colloids, Suspension)
7. Zn + 2HCI -> ZnCl2 + H2 ↑

The above reaction is an example of ________-
(Combination reaction, Double displacement reaction, Displacement reaction, Decomposition reaction)
8. Number of periods in modern periodic table is __________

(7, 17, 8, 18)
9. The ore of Aluminium is _____________
(Haemetite, Magnetite, Bauxite, Siderite)
10. Alkanes have the general formula Cn H2n+2. The molecular formula of the first hydrocarbon is ________
11. The freezing of biotechnology products like vaccines requires _______ freezing system.
(Helium, Nitrogen, Ammonia, Chlorine)
12. The potential difference required to pass a current 0.2 A in a wire of resistance 20 ohm is ______
Note: V = IR
(100 V, 4 V, 0.01 V, 40 V)
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13. The symbol of Ammeter is __________
(V, A, G, I)
14. A device which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy is ____________
(Generator, Motor, Transformer, Power supply)
15. An object is placed 25 cm from a convex lens whose focal length is 10 cm. The image distance is ________
(50 cm, 16.66 cm, 6.66 cm, 10 cm)
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SECTION – II
(Marks : 40)
Note: Answer any twenty questions. 20 x 2 = 40
16. Consider the following statements:

a) Somatic variation pertains to body cells and it is inherited.
b) The genotype of a character is influenced by factors called chromosomes.
Do you agree with the above statements? If not. give correct statements.
17. Match the following vitamins with deficiency diseases:
18. Copy the diagram of human brain and label the parts A, B:
A) Seat of smell
B) Seat of vision.

Assertion (A): Pituitary gland is called as the conductor of endocrine orchestra.
Reason (R): Some of the endocrine glands are regulated by the pituitary gland.

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Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given below:
A) A is correct and R is not giving correct reasoning
B) A is correct, but R is wrong
C) A is wrong, but R is correct
D) Both A and R are correct.
20. What are the functions of cerebrum?
21. Draw the given diagram of paddy seed and label any two parts:
22.’Master chemists’ of our body are kidneys. Give reasons.
23. Fill in the blanks:

a) Sensitive whiskers are found in ………….
b) The tusks of elephants are modified …………….
24. Draw the given diagram of L.S. of kidney and label the following parts:
a) Medullary pyramid.
b) Ureter.
25. Sugar is converted into alcohol.
a) From the above statement what kind of process takes place?

b) Which micro-organism is involved?
26. Study the food chain below. Correct it and convert into a pyramid of energy.
Mulberry - > Sparrow - > Caterpillar -> Kite.
27. Find out the odd one:

a) Bio-alcohol, green diesel, bio-ethers, petroleum
b)Cholera, typhoid, scabies, dysentery.

Assertion (A): Bio-diesel is made from vegetable oil and animal fats.
Reason (R): It is also called as bio-ethanol.
Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given below:
A) Both A and R are correct.
B) A is correct, but R is wrong

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C) A is correct and R is relevant
D) A is wrong, but R is correct.
29. What are the benefits of household waste water recycling systems?
30. You have prepared a saturated solution of sugar. Is it possible to dissolve some more grams of sugar to
this solution? Justify your stand.
31. Take 10g of common salt and dissolve it in 40 g of water. Find the concentration of solution in terms of weight
per cent.
32. Analyse the table and fill in the blanks:
33. Read the redox reaction given below and answer the questions:
34. The pH values of certain substances are given below:
35. Can rusting of iron nail occur in distilled water? Justify your answer.
36. X is a silvery white metal. X reacts with oxygen to form Y. The same compound Y is obtained from the metal X
on reaction with steam. with the liberation of hydrogen gas. Identify X and Y.

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37. Match the following:
38. Observe the figure and write the answer:
39. F = Gm1m2/d2 is the mathematical form of Newton’s law of gravitation. Then give the statement of Newton’s
law of gravitation.
40. Voltaic cell diagram is given below. Label the parts marked a,b,c,d.
41. Match the following:
42. γ-rays are harmful radiations emitted by natural radioactive substances.

a) Which are other radiations emitted from such substances?
b) What is the unit of nuclear radiation?

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43. The ray diagram shown below is introduced to show how a concave mirror forms an image of an object:
a) Identify the mistake and draw the correct ray diagram.
b) Write the justifications for your corrections.
44. The focal length of a concave lens is 2 m. Calculate the power of the lens.
45. Find out the odd one:

a) Angel of incidence, angle of refraction, angle of emergence, right angle.
b) Convex mirror, concave lens, plane mirror, convex lens.
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SECTION – III
(Marks : 20)
Note: i) Answer any four questions by choosing one question from each part.
ii) Each question carries five marks.
iii) Draw diagram wherever necessary. 4 x 5 = 20
PART – I
46. a) What is Genetic engineering?

b) What are the uses of Genetic engineering?
47. a) Vaccine is to prevent the body from diseases. Suggest the immunization schedule for the baby in the first
six months.
b) What are all the diseases that can be prevented as per the schedule?
PART – II
48. Fruit is the product of fertilization. Is there any fruit formed without the act of fertilization?
Represent the classification of fruits in a diagrammatic sketch.
49. Smoke, smoke, everywhere smoke. Do you agree this situation is good for health? List out the harmful
effects of coal burning.

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PART – III
50. a) Calculate the gram molecular mass of water from the values of gram atomic mass of hydrogen and oxygen.
Gram atomic mass of hydrogen = 1g

Gram atomic mass of oxygen = 16g.
b) Modern atomic theory takes up the wave concept. Principle of uncertainty and other latest discoveries to give
a clear-cut picture about an atom. State any three findings of modern atomic theory.
51. a) Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of concentrated H2SO4.
i) Name the organic product formed.

ii) Give the name of the reaction.
iii) What is the role of H2SO4 in the above reaction?
b) The molecular formula of an organic compound is CH3COOH.
i) Write the IUPAC name of this compound.

ii) Give one use of this compound.
PART – IV
52. a) Newton’s first law of motion gives a qualitative definition of force. Justify.
b) Which would require a greater force for accelerating – a 2 kg of mass at 4 ms-2 or a 3 kg of mass at 2 ms-2?
53. a) What are the defect of eye? How are these rectified?
b) Observe the figure and answer the following questions:
i) What does the given diagram represent?
ii) Write the principle of the device denoted in the given diagram.
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Note: This question paper contains three Sections.

Note: (i) Answer all the 15 questions.

1. Theory of Natural Selection was proposed by ________-

2. The most serious form of malaria is caused by _________

3. In sexual reproduction of flowering plants, the first event involved in this is

4. The process in which metabolic wastes are removed is _________

5. What is called as black gold?

6. _________ is opaque in nature.

7. Zn + 2HCI -> ZnCl2 + H2 ↑

(Combination reaction, Double displacement reaction, Displacement reaction, Decomposition reaction)

8. Number of periods in modern periodic table is __________

9. The ore of Aluminium is _____________

(Haemetite, Magnetite, Bauxite, Siderite)

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(Generator, Motor, Transformer, Power supply)

Note: Answer any twenty questions. 20 x 2 = 40

16. Consider the following statements:

17. Match the following vitamins with deficiency diseases:

19. Consider the following statements:

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20. What are the functions of cerebrum?

22.’Master chemists’ of our body are kidneys. Give reasons.

23. Fill in the blanks:

25. Sugar is converted into alcohol.

a) From the above statement what kind of process takes place?

27. Find out the odd one:

28. Consider the following statements:

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32. Analyse the table and fill in the blanks:

34. The pH values of certain substances are given below:

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38. Observe the figure and write the answer:

41. Match the following:

42. γ-rays are harmful radiations emitted by natural radioactive substances.

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45. Find out the odd one:

46. a) What is Genetic engineering?

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Gram atomic mass of hydrogen = 1g

i) Name the organic product formed.

b) The molecular formula of an organic compound is CH3COOH.

i) Write the IUPAC name of this compound.

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