PRELIM EXAMINATION 2022-23
SUBJECT: Science II GRADE:10th
TOTAL MARKS: 40 TIME: 2 hours
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All questions must be attempted.
2. Wherever necessary, scientifically correct diagrams and correct labelling should be drawn.
3. Start every main question on a new page.
4. Numbers to the right indicate marks.
5. For Q1(A), MCQ marks will be given only for the first attempt.
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Q1.A. Solve the following questions (1x5=5 marks)
(i) Fill in the Blank:
Human beings belong to _____________________ class.
(ii) Find the odd man out:
Prostate gland, Uterus, Cowper’s glands, Seminal vesicles.
(iii) Match the following
Evidence of evolution Examples
1. Morphological evidence a. Human hand and forelimb of ox
b. Shape and venation of leaf
c. The brain of ape and man
(iv) State whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, correct it:
Oxidation of proteins is carried out in aerobic respiration.
(v)What does the picture indicate:
1.B. Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the statements: (1x5=5 marks)
(i) Volcano is a _________________________ disaster
a. social c. biological
b. political d. geological
(ii) _________________ is a cold-blooded animal.
a. Bat c. Rabbit
b. Snake d. Elephant
(iii) Alcohol consumption mainly affects ________________ system
a. respiratory c. digestive
b. nervous d. circulatory
(iv) Alia and Aditya are twins in your class. They belong to_____________ twins type.
a. Monozygotic c. Siamese
b. Dizygotic d. None of the abov
(v) The spindle fibres starts appearing from _______ stage of Karyokinesis.
a. Prophase c. Metaphase
b. Anaphase d. Telophase
Q2.A. Give scientific reasons: (any 2 out of 3) (2x2=4 marks)
(i) Our body gets irritated when it comes in contact with jellyfish.
(ii) Tigers from Sunderbans and Rhinos from Manas are under threat.
(iii) Cell division is one of the important properties of cells and organisms.
Q2.B. Solve the following questions: (any 3 out of 5) (2x3=6 marks)
(i) Explain the concept of connecting links with one suitable example.
(ii) A couple could not have a child despite various diagnostic tests. In this situation which remedies will you suggest
(iii) Observe the figure and answer the following question
a. To which phylum do these organisms belong?
b. Name their organs of locomotion.
(iv) Observe the diagram and answer the following questions
[Link] the energy conservation in the above figure?
[Link] the name of the two pieces of equipment from this figure.
(v) Complete the paragraph using appropriate words given in the bracket
( crossing over, haploid, Meiosis- I, diploid)
Meiosis- II is just like mitosis. In this stage, the two haploid daughter cells formed in (a)._____________ undergo
division by separation of recombined sister chromatids, and four (b).___________daughter cells are formed. The
process of gamete production and spore formation occurs through meiosis. In this type of cell division, four
haploids (n) daughter cells are formed from one (c ). ____________ cell. During this cell division, (d)________
occurs between the homologous chromosomes, and thereby, genetic recombination occurs.
Q3 Solve the following questions: (any 5 out of 8) (3x5=15 marks)
(i) Draw a neat labelled diagram of a human female reproductive system.
(ii) Complete the following diagram
(iii) Complete the following flowchart and state which process of energy production it represents
(iv) Write a short note on Sacred Groves.
(v) Explain the following terms
a. Transcription
b. Translation
c. Translocation
(vi) Identify the type of symmetry and explain it in the pictures given below.
a. b.. c.
(vii) From the disaster picture, what will be your pre and post-disaster management for it?
(viii) Write any six causes of poor social health.
Q4 Solve the following questions: (any 1 out of 2) (1x5=5 marks)
(i) With the help of a neat labelled diagram, explain the functions of any two
parts of a flower.
(ii) What will you do? Why?
a. You spend more time on the internet/mobile games, phones, etc.
b. Your neighbour's child is addicted to chewing tobacco.
c. Your sister has become uncommunicative. She prefers to remain alone.
d. You have to use free space around your home for a good purpose.
e. Your friend has developed the hobby of snapping selfies.