Sample Question Paper
General Instructions
1. The question paper consists of five sections: A, B, C, D, and E.
2. Section A has a mix of fill-in-the-blanks and true/false questions.
3. Section B has short-answer questions (2 marks each).
4. Section C has short-answer questions (3 marks each).
5. Section D has long-answer questions (5 marks each).
6. Section E has paragraph-based MCQs.
Section A (12 marks)
1. Fill in the blanks: Crop production and management involves _______________________. (1 mark)
2. True or False: Microorganisms are always harmful to humans. (1 mark)
3. Fill in the blanks: Coal and petroleum are examples of _______________________ resources. (1 mark)
4. True or False: Reproduction in animals always involves the fusion of gametes. (1 mark)
5. Fill in the blanks: The force applied to a unit area is called _______________________. (1 mark)
6. True or False: Sound waves can travel through a vacuum. (1 mark)
7. Fill in the blanks: The chemical effect of electric current is used in _______________________. (1 mark)
8. True or False: Light always travels in a straight line. (1 mark)
9. Fill in the blanks: The process of reproduction in animals involves the formation of
_______________________. (1 mark)
10. True or False: Force and pressure are two different physical quantities. (1 mark)
11. Fill in the blanks: Microorganisms are used in the production of _______________________. (1 mark)
12. True or False: Coal and petroleum are renewable energy sources. (1 mark)
Section B (8 marks)
1. What is the importance of crop production and management in agriculture? (2 marks)
2. Describe the role of microorganisms in our daily lives. (2 marks)
3. What is the significance of force and pressure in our daily lives? (2 marks)
4. Explain the process of reproduction in animals. (2 marks)
Section C (9 marks)
1. What is the role of microorganisms in the environment? (3 marks)
2. Explain the process of reproduction in animals. (3 marks)
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using coal and petroleum as energy sources? (3 marks)
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Section D (10 marks)
1. Describe the process of reproduction in animals, including the role of gametes and fertilization. (5 marks)
2. Explain the chemical effect of electric current, including its applications and importance. (5 marks)
Section E (13 marks)
Read the following paragraphs and answer the MCQs that follow:
Paragraph 1
Crop production and management involve several techniques, including irrigation, fertilization, and pest
control. These techniques help to increase crop yields and improve food security.
a) To increase crop yields
b) To improve food security
c) To reduce pest control
d) To decrease fertilization
Paragraph 2
Microorganisms are tiny living organisms that are found everywhere in the environment. They play a crucial
role in decomposing organic matter, fixing nitrogen, and producing antibiotics.
a) Decomposing organic matter
b) Fixing nitrogen
c) Producing antibiotics
d) All of the above
Paragraph 3
Coal and petroleum are fossil fuels that are formed from the remains of plants and animals. They are
non-renewable energy sources that are used to generate electricity and power vehicles.
a) Renewable energy sources
b) Non-renewable energy sources
c) Fossil fuels
d) Both b and c