Sub : Science 2 Time : 2Hr
Std : 10th SSC Full Portion Test Marks : 40
Q1. (A) Choose correct alternative. 5M
i. Which of the following vitamin is essential for the synthesis of NADH₂?
(A) Vitamin B₃ (B) Vitamin C (C) Vitamin B₂ (D) Vitamin K
ii. _______ is observed as world Biodiversity Day.
(A) 5th June (B) 28th February (C) 22nd May (D) 1st December
iii. Microbial fermentation is used for production of which of the following product(s)?
(A) Kefir (B) Yoghurt (C) Monosodium glutamate (D) All of these
iv. Which of the following is a factor affecting the social health?
(A) Education (B) Financial status (C) Residential area (D) All of these
v. Water reservoir possesses _______ energy.
(A) Nuclear (B) Thermal (C) Kinetic (D) Potential
Q.1. (B) Answer the following. 5M
i. Find the odd one out and give appropriate explanation:
Resurgence, Preparedness, Response, Restoration
ii. Give examples of threatened species.
iii. Complete the analogy and give a proper explanation :
Cylindrical body of coelenterate : Polyp :: Umbrella like body of coelenterate : _______
iv. State whether True or False:
Collecting information about intensity of disaster and probable sites of disasters is a part
of post-disaster management.
v. Match the following:
Column I Column II
a. Pteris vittata 1. Cleans hydrocarbon and oil pollutants from soil and water
b. Pseudomonas 2. Absorbs radiations
3. Absorbs arsenic from soil
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons. (Attempt any 2) 4M
i. Cockroach belongs to phylum Arthropoda.
ii. Only humans can conserve and improve the quality of nature.
iii. Cell division is one of the important properties of cells and organisms.
Q.2. (B) Answer the following. (Attempt any 1) 6M
i. If a silicon solar cell of dimension 1 cm² generates current of about 30 mA and potential
difference of about 0.5 V. Find the current and potential difference generated by a silicon
solar cell of dimension 1000 cm².
ii. Write a short note on the following diagram.
iii. Define industrial microbiology. Give any two examples of products formed by
fermentation process in industrial microbiology.
iv. What are the physical effects of various addictions on human?
v. Write a short note on the benefits of biotechnology in improving agricultural yields.
Q.3. Answer the following. (Attempt any 5) 15M
i. Observe the following diagram and answer the questions.
a. Atom of which element is bombarded with a neutron?
b. Into atoms of which elements does the unstable isotope convert?
c. What is the above reaction known as? Which power plant makes use of this reaction?
ii. Suggest the measures for conservation of biodiversity.
iii. Fill in the blanks by selecting the correct word from the bracket and complete the
paragraph.
(collar, roundworms, marine, proboscis, acorn worms, Urochordates, terrestrial,
Herdmania, Balanoglossus, Doliolum, Saccoglossus)
Body of Hemichordates is divided into proboscis, _______ and trunk. Notochord is
present in the _______ region only. These animals are also known as _______. They are
found in _______ habitat. _______ and _______ are the members of this phylum.
iv. Complete the following chart and state which process of energy production it represents:
v. Write a short note on the importance of medicinal plants.
vi.a. Which substance is used to produce cheese?
b. Which enzyme was used earlier for cheese production?
c. Which enzyme is used to produce vegetarian cheese?
vii. Identify the various aspects of disaster management based on the given statements.
a. Plan for minimizing the damage to the society and country.
b. Intensity of various aspects of disaster and disaster management are reviewed.
c. A plan is chalked out so as to get the quick response from general public and
administration.
d. It is an important link between emergency measures and national progress.
e. Reacting to the disaster giving immediate response after the incidence.
f. Important link between measures after disaster and national development.
viii. Give any six factors affecting the social health.
Q.4. Answer the following. (Attempt any 1) 5M
i. Answer the following questions based on human male reproductive system:
a. In which organ sperms are formed?
b. What is the length of a sperm?
c. What is the work of vas deferens?
d. By which type of cell division, sperms are formed?
e. Name any two unpaired organs of male reproductive system.
ii. a. Define evolution.
b. What is heredity? Explain the mechanism of hereditary changes.
c. Enlist the uses of the s cience of heredity.