National Level Science Talent Search Examination = Previous Question Papers © UNIFIED COUNCIL INDIA'S 1“ ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation in Testing & Assessment www.unifiedcouncil.comCONTENTS OP 2012 ee eg eh a 5-23 QG.P.- 2013... 0... .... See eee 24-44 GiPSs 2014 «sca ee eR a 45-63 Key. 7 ia hee ee eee 64 Class-VIINational Level Sélenca Talent Search Examination - 2012 Ure KK Lhd B Neeta’s volvo bus takes 50 boys to a field trip. Some of them take % 20 tickets while the rest take = 45 tickets. If the total cost of tickets purchased is = 2000, how many boys took the tickets of 20 each? (A)7 (B)10 (c) 12 (D) 15 B Find the product of (x? + 3x + 5) and (x?-1). (A) x4 +3x° —4x?-3x-5 © (B) x +3x? +4x7-3x-5 (C) x4 43x? +4x?-8x-5 9 (D) x + 3x9 +4x? 3x45 [Ey] in a World Cup final match against Srilanka, for six times Sachin Tendulkar hits a six out of 30 balls he plays. What is the probability that in a given throw, the ball does not hit a six? wy B) 4 (o) % ) % gi The square of which numbers below will contain the first nine natural numbers? (A)1111111 (B)11111111 (C)111111111 Mat 1i1i1i1a UCN/2012/vill— CLASS Vin Unified Council fistse Bi The following pie-charts show the distribution of students of IIT’s and IIM’s in seven different companies TCS, WIPRO, SATYAM, INFOSYS, TATA, RELIANCE and BIRLA. ‘Total students from IIT = 27300 Total students from IIM = 24700 SATYAM — INFOSYS WIPRO er TATA Tcs Aa ae BIRLA How many of TATA and BIRLA are students from IIT? (A) 4641 (B)3822 (C) 8420 (D) 8463 G Which of the statements is true about consecutive natural numbers? (A) There are 2n + 1 numbers between the difference of squares of consecutive numbers. (B) There are 2n non perfect square numbers between the squares of consecutive numbers. (C) The sum of the squares of two consecutive numbers is not a perfect square. (D) n?-1is the standard form of the difference between two consecutive numbers. UCN/2012/VIIICLASS : vil Unified Council fistse 7 | In the diagram, KLMN is a constructed parallelogram. N M K L Find the value of KLM. (A) 15° (B) 30° (C)45° (D) 60° 8 Which expression is a factor of m4 -16? (Aym+5 (B)m-4. (©) m742- (D) m-2 | 9 | Aquadrilateral that is not a parallelogram but has exactly two equal opposite angles is: (A) a rhombus. (B) a trapezium. (C) a square. (D) a kite. Which of the following is a pythagorean triplet? (A) 16, 18,20 (B)1,2,3 (C) 30, 40, 50 (D) 50, 51, 52 Consider the following statements: @) The diagonals of a parallelogram are equal. (2) Thediagonalsofa square are perpendicular to each other. (3) Ifthe diagonals ofa quadrilateral intersect at right angles, it is not necessarily a rhombus. (4) Every quadrilateral is either a trapezium or a parallelogram or a kite. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (A) Only (2) (B) Only (3) (C) Both (2) and (3) (D) (1), (2) and (3) The square root of 350 lies between which pair of numbers? (A)18and19 (B)35and36 (C)3.5and3.6 (D)7and8 1&3) What is the relation between ‘p’ and ‘q’? (A) q= 2p (B)p =2q (C)p=q (D)p>q UCN/2012/VIIIaa CLASS : vi Unified council, AStSE 216 14 Find the cube root of ——. 343 ay re o- o- tt 9 7 val EG] Which of the following statements is incorrect? (A) Aregular polygon is equiangular and equilateral. (B) Arectangle is equilateral but not equiangular. (C) Convex polygons have no portions of their diagonals in their exteriors. (D) Equilateral triangles are always equiangular. If ab = 6 and a+ b = 5, then find the value of a2 +b’. (A)11 (B)12 (C) 13 (D)16 Which rational numbers are equal to their reciprocals? (A) 0,1 (B)-1,0 (C)-1,1 (D)-1, 0, 1. If each angle of a regular polygon is 135°, how many sides does it have? (A)6 (B)7 ()8 (D)9 What is the percentage decrease, if a number reduces from 70 to 42? (A) 10% (B)25% (C) 35% (D) 40% Ey Which of the following set of numbers is closed under subtraction? (A) Fractions (B) Negative integers (C) Natural numbers (D) Rational numbers A polyhedron has 11 faces and 18 vertices. Find the num- ber of edges. (A) 15 (B)27 (C) 33 (D)21 by The population of a town increased at the rate of 10% p.a. If in the year 2009 it was 3.2x 10”, then what will it be in the year 2012? (A) 4.2592.x 107 (B) 4259200 (C) 3.963 x 108 (D) 39860000 UCN/2012/viIl-~ CLASS : Vil : Unified counat | AStse Rajesh bought an arm chair for ~ 2200 and sold it for ¥ 2420. Find his profit percent. (A) 5% (B) 10% (C) 12% (D) 15% 1 1 Ej Ifx= Oe 5 4 3 4 (A) a (B) S (C) a (D) 3 1 4 6 Identify a rational number between a and mc 1 9 17 7 (A) A (B) to (C) 30 (D) Aa Nee & Assertion: Aeroplanes are given streamlining to increase the speed of vehicles. Reason: Air friction decreases due to streamlining. (A) Both Assertion and Reason are true. Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. (B) Both Assertion and Reason are true. Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion. (C) Assertion is true and Reason is false. (D) Both Assertion and Reason are false. Ashwin pulls a load up an inclined plane. What forces must Ashwin need to overcome to pull it up? (i) Non-contact force Gi) Gravitational force Gii) Frictional force (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) Gii) and (i) Inly (D) (i), Gi) and (iii) only UCN/2012/VIII—s CLASS: Vin Unified Council fistse & Observe the figure given below. i i Pure I k | ® ! copper rod (ron key Solution X’ If the iron key need to be electroplated, then identify solution %’ from the following. (A) Copper (II) sulphate (B) Aluminium nitrate (C) Iron (II) sulphate (D) Silver chloride 29 | Which of the following frequencies can be heard by a normal human being? (A) 10‘ Hz (B)10°Hz = (C) 10° Hz (D) 107 Hz Ed Which of the following are units used to measure pressure? @ kgm (ii) pascal (iii) newton (metre)* (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) Gii) and (i) only (D) (i), (ii) and (iii) E39 If an ebonite rod rubbed with fur and a glass rod rubbed. with silk cloth are brought nearer to each other, then what happens? (A) They will attract each other. (B) They will repel each other. (C) Nothing will happen to them. (D) They will get heated up. UCN/2012/VIII. . rman ernss aur < Unified Council NSCtSE By using which of the following can electrical charge be transfered from a charged object to another? (A) Air (B) Vacuum (C) Insulator (D) Conductor Which effect of force is caused by the magnetic force between a magnet and a magnetic substance? (A) Change of position. (B) Change of shape. (C) Change of physical state. (D) Change of chemical nature. Which of the following graphs, represents higher pitch of sound? (B) \ Ea Which effect of current isresponsible for a compass placed in an electric field to be deflected? (A) Heating effect of current. (B) Magnetic effect of current. (C) Conducting effect of heat. (D) Chemical effect of current. UCN/2012/vIIICLASS : Vu Unified Council 77. 36 | A polyethylene strip rubbed against a woollen cloth can attract small pieces of paper. Which of the following changes takes place on small pieces of paper during the application of the force ? (A) The shape of the object. _ (B) The position of the object. (C) The density of the object. (D) The mass of the object. When we remove polyester or woollen clothes in dark, we can see a spark and hear a crackling sound. Which of the following is responsible for it? (A) Static electricity. (B) Current electricity. (C) Reflection of light. (D) Refraction of light. & Why are vehicle tyres treaded? (A) To increase friction. (B) To decrease friction. (C) To multiply friction. (D) To decrease grip. 39 | Why are LEDs extensively used to replace bulbs? (i) They consumes less electricity. (ii) They have longer life (iii) They are compact in size (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) (iii) and (i) only (D) (i), (ii) and (iii) 40 | Why is sound heard when a ball strikes the floor? (A) The air particles from the floor flow into our ears. (B) The air particles from the floor vibrate and pass the signal to our ears. (C) The air particles from the floor vibrate and produce transverse waves which flow through the air into our ears. © The wavelength of the sound wave is large enough to produce the sound. UCN/2012/vVill | j“ a _ CLASS ®: Vill Unified counci. ISCSE Which of the things will not happen in the world if friction were not present? (A) Dentist drilling your teeth. (B) Carpenter smoothening a wooden block. (C) Motion of cars on road. (D) All of the above Anoop places a cuboid of dimensions 12 em x 8 cm x 6 cm with different faces touching the table. Which face touching the table will have the greatest pressure exerted? 8cem 12cm 5 (D) Cannot be said 17/6 cm iS 8cm °°) By what sign can an approaching cyclone be identified? (C) (A) Cool breeze and rains. (B) High temperature and humidity. (C) Rains accompanied by lighting. (D) Powerful water waves. UCN/2012/VIIL |ee. CLASS : vii Unified Counct MIStSE a Aperson can be identified by the quality of sound produced by him. How is the characteristic of sound determine? (@) Amplitude (ii) Frequency (iii) Loudness (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) (iii) and (i) only (D) (i), Gi) and (iii) What are the weak zones around the boundaries of plates underneath Earth, which are prone to slide and cause earthquake commonly known as? (A) Fault zone (B) Eruption zone (C) Explosive zone (D) Sliding zone a Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity? (A) Tap water (B) Distilled water (C) Sea water (D) Rain water Which of the following are harmful effects caused due to noise pollution? (i) Insomnia (ii) Hypertension (iii) Hearing impairment (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) Gi) and (i) only (D) (®), (ii) and (iii) ga Why carrom board is usually powdered before playing? (A) For increasing friction. (B) For decreasing friction. (C) For decoration. (D) For fragrance. UCN/2012/VIIIaa CLASS : Vil Unified councit ~NStse 49 Which force is used by an archer to pull a bow? (A) Muscular force (B) Frictional force (C) Gravitational force (D) Elastic spring force E What are the fragmented outermost layers of earth known as? (A) Plates (B) Crust (C) Core (D) Zones Ceti dag 51 | Which of the following is a natural fibre that comes from plants? (A) Silk (B)Cotton (C) Rayon (D) Polyester 52] Which is the most common substance that can be used to put out fires? (A) Wood (B) Petrol (C) Sand (D) Kerosene Study the characteristics of substance ‘X’ given below. ¢ High melting point © Good conductor of electricity @ Malleable Based on the above characteristics, what could ‘X’ be? (A) Silicon (B) Sodium Chloride (C) Iron (D) Carbon. Which of the following is a fossil fuel? (A) Petroleum (B) Wood (C) Cow dung (D) Dry leaves Why is rayon used as a fabric for dress materials? (i) Soft (ii) Silky (iii) Moisture absorbent (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) Giii) and (i) only (D) (i), Gi) and (iii) UCN/2012/vINI a)5 aa CLASS : Vill % ‘Unified Council fistse The order of reactivity of four metals and hydrogen is given below. Most reactive Rubidium Potassium Tin Least reactive Hydrogen Gold Which of the following does not give hydrogen as a product? (A) The adding of Rubidium to water. (B) The adding of tin to dilute Hydrochloric acid. (C) The electrolysis of aqueous gold chloride. (D) The electrolysis of aqueous rubidium chloride. Assertion: Fuel oil is better than coal for use in industries. Reason: It has a high calorific value than coal and does not leave smoke or ash on burning. (A) Both Assertion and Reason are true. Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. (B) Both Assertion and Reason are true. Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion. (C) Assertion is true and Reason is false (D) Both Assertion and Reason are false. B Which of the following properties of synthetic plastic makes it the most convenient to use? (A) Good electrical conductor (B) Malleable (C) Light, strong and remouldable (D) Reactive What kind of combustion is undergone by ignition of a cracker? (A) Explosive combustion (B) Spontaneous combustion (C) Rapid combustion (D) Slow combustion UCN/2012/vill {16a CLASS : Vill é Unified Counc! NMStSE f Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy? (A) Coal (B) Wood (C) Cow dung (D) Agriculture waste @ For which of the following purposes is a coating of melamine plastic used? (A) Fire proof plastic. (B) Good conductor of heat. (C) Remouldable. (D) Strong and flexible. a Why is graphite generally used as a refractory material for lining electric furnaces? (A) It has a high melting point. (B) It is lustrous. (C) It has a layered structure. (D) It is a good conductor of electricity. & Which of the following happen when a wax candle is burnt? (i) Fuel undergoes oxidation. Gi) Liberation of heat and light energy. (iii) Release of water vapour and carbon dioxide. (A) @ and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) Gii) and (i) only (D) (i), (ii) and (iii) When an oil well is drilled through rocks, what comes out first? (A) Coal gas (B) Marsh gas (C) Natural gas (D) Gas carbon 65 | To which of the following does the 4R principle apply the most? (A) Synthetic fibre (B) Natural fibre (C) Metals (D) Plastic UCN/2012/vIII fi j——~ CLASS : Vill Unified Counc) AIStSE 68 Match the entries in the column-I with that in column-II. Column-I Column-IT i_| Carbonisation (_) | _p | Coke ii_| Destructive C)]q | Coal distillation iii | Cracking () |r | Petroleum iv | Refining () | -s_| Hydrocarbons (A) i-p, ii-q, iii-r, iv-s (B) i-q, ii-p, iii-s, iv-r (C)i-r, ii-s, iii-g, iv-p (D) i-s, ii-r, iii-g, iv-p Which metal will displace hydrogen from aqueous solutions of acids but not from cold water? (A) Calcium (B)Sodium (C) Copper (D) Zinc f& Observe the figure showing a kerosene lamp. Which of the following is not formed during the combustion of kerosene? (A) Carbon dioxide (B) Heat energy (C) Carbon (D) Water vapour [) sitver foil is used for wrapping food. Which property of silver is used for this? (A) Density (B) Malleability (C) Duetility (D) Strength EQ which property of coke makes it useful in the manufacture of steel? (A) Availability in pure form. (B) Toughness. (C) Porosity. (D) Ability to act as reducing agent. UCN/2012/vIII x}Unified Council Which of the following deals with the practice of growing food crops ? (A) Apiculture (B) Moriculture (C) Sericulture (D) Agriculture Which of the following statements is TRUE about chloroplast ? (A) It traps carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. (B) It breakup carbon dioxide into carbon and oxygen. (C) It has chlorophyll to trap sun light during photosynthesis. (D) It releases carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. Which of the following processes include the mass emigration of bees to settle down elsewhere in order to form a new hive ? (A) Migration (B)Swarming (C)Spawning (D)Carding Which of the following microorganisms exists asa crystal? (B)| f3 (©) Which of the following cell organelles digests and removes dead contents of a cell ? (A) Ribosomes (B) Lysosomes (C) Centrosomes (D) Golgi complex UCN/2012/vIIlUnified Council yi} Which of the following processes involves transferring and combination of desirable characteristic features into plants and multiply them ? (A) Parthenocarpy (B) Genetic Engineering (C) Eutrophication (D) Broadcasting Which of the following consequences is due to the over exploitation of natural resources by man? (A) Increase in natural resources. (B) Ecological imbalance. (C) Increase in the ozone layer. (D) Reappearance of some extinct species. Diagrams given below are the organelles of a cell. Which of the following organelles is responsible for mechanical support and enzyme transport ? Which of the following microorganisms converts milk into curd ? (A) Yeast (B) Aspergillus (C) Penicillin (D) Bacteria 80} Which of the following methods of cultivation makes soil fertile? (A) Excessive use of chemical fertilizers (B) Extensive cultivation (C) Crop rotation (D) Monocropping UCN/2012/viIIIUnified Councit. fistsé In which of the following agricultural practices is a part of a forest cleared for cultivation and then moving on to anew part for cultivation ? (A) Monoculture (B) Mixed farming (C) Field fallow (D) Shifting cultivation [J which of the following statements describes bacteriophage correctly ? (A) It is a bacterium which causes diseases in plants. (B) It is a virus which attacks bacteria. (C) It is a bacterium which kills viruses. (D) It can multiply inside of both living and non-living organisms. 8 Which of the following statements is true about chemical fertilisers ? (A) They are insoluble in water (B) They provide organic matter to the soil (C) Overuse of chemical fertilisers make soil fertile (D) They are nutrient specific. i Which of the following prevents soil erosion ? (A) Allowing herbivorous animals to graze excessively. (B) Growing plants to form a soil cover. (C) Increasing fertility of the soil. (D) Making the land slopy. & The information given in the box is about the organelles present in a cell. I Cytoplasm II Cell wall Ill Nucleus IV Chloroplast The above cell cannot be an animal cell because of the presence of which of the following cell organelles ? (A) Land II only (B) Land III only (C) ILand IV only (D) Land IV only UCN/2012/VINI ala CLASS : vill Unified Council NStSE In which of the following processes is chaff removed from grains ? (A) Weeding (B) Threshing (C) Harvesting (D) Winnowing 87 Energy flow in an ecosystem is in which of the following forms ? (A) Multidirectional (B) Unidirectional (C) Bidirectional (D) Circular Match the following pathogens in Column-I with the diseases caused by them in Column-II. [estat eta fa Botamosi hnoivic| | Scoping ene fo |Ssinonelpht [Malan = [Teapanosina | B [Amocte not [a [Pesmnium iv [yong | (A) a-ii (B) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv (C) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i (D) a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii iv, ci, di Ee] In which of the following organisms is the cell wall made up of silica ? (A) Rhizopus (B) Mucor (C) Agaricus (D) Diatoms Energy conversion within a plant cell would be severely limited by the removal of which of the following cell organelles ? (A) Ribosomes (B) Nucleus (C) Chloroplast (D) Lysosomes UCN/2012/VIIICLASS : Vill Unified Council CM Ae 91 | Which actor made his directorial debut with ‘Taare Zameen Par’? (A) Akshay Kumar (B) Salman Khan (C) Shah Rukh Khan (D) Aamir Khan 92 | What is the folk dance of Meghalaya? (A) Loho (B) Nati (C) Bamboo Dance (D) Khasi iE King Gyanendra was the last king of which Asian country? (A) Tibet (B) Nepal (C) China (D) Bhutan 94 | What is a robot? (A) An animal found in the forests of Africa. (B) A machine that resembles a person doing the task on command. (C) A type of bomb. (D) A type of rocket. 95 What does ‘blue blood’ mean? (A) Aristocratic descent (B) Blood of blue whale (C) Sea water (D) Clear sky Ea The loss of which of the following leads to dehydration in man? (A)Vitamins (B) Hormones (C) Water (D)Salt El In which state of India is the Amarnath temple located ? (A) Jammu & Kashmir (B) Rajasthan (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Uttar Pradesh 98 | Which of the following is not a proof of citizenship in India? (A) Ration card (B) Driving License (C) Voter ID card (D) Debit card 99 | Which word gives the order of colours of the rainbow ? (A)BGYOVIR (B)VIBGYOR (C) VOYGBIR (D)ROGYIBV Which of these is called ‘Palace of Winds’? (A) Gol Gumbaz (B) Hawa Mahal (C) Taj Mahal (D) Gateway of India UCN/2012/VvIII 2)National Level 5 Stents . Talent Search Examination - 2013 Ure Teele) i> What is the length of the diagonal of a square whose area is 16900 m?? (A) 130m (B) 130/2m (C) 169m ~—(D) 144m 2 Identify the value of the given expression. 1 1 & sy «® Vi0 © 2 D) i» Given that 9"+9" +9" = 3”, what is the value of n? (A) 1005 = (B)_-:1006 (C) 2011 (D) 6019 i> Ifx > 100, then /x+16 is between which of the two given limits? (A) Vx and Jx+1 (B) Jx+1and Jx+2 © vx+2 and Jx+3 (D) Vx+3 and Vx+4 . (67.542)" - (32.458) i What is the value of —————"“""""""_ 9 ab as the value Ol 75.458 — 40.374 (A) 1 ®) 10 ©) 100 @) 1000 i» In a trapezium ABCD, AB is parallel to CD and the diagonals intersect each other at O. What is the ratio of OA and OC? 0B BC aD ac (A) OD ® op () AB () BD UCN/2013/VIIIra ~ CLASS : VN Unified Counc’ NStsSe UCN/2013/VIII If5% more is gained by selling an article for = 350 than by selling it for = 340, what is the cost of the article? (A) =50 ~=(B) = 160 (C) = 200 (D) & 225 Aman can row a boat at 8 kmph in still water. If the speed of the river is 2 kmph, it takes him 48 min to row to a place and come back. How far is the place from the starting point? (A) lkm (B) 2km (C) 3km (D) 4km The cube of a number is 8 times the cube of another number. If the sum of the cubes of numbers is 243, then what is the difference of the numbers? (A) 3 (B) 4 (© 6 (D) 6 Which of the following statements is true of the 2 rational number 3 ? (A) It lies to the left side of 0 on the number line. (B) It lies to the right side of 0 on the number line. (C) Itis not possible to represent it on the number line. (D) It cannot be determined on which side of 0 the number lies. Which of the following is false? 7-7-5 ob 1-7-8 6 12 12° 6 8 (il, -2)_(8 11), -2 8 7_7 8 © o*t3*3flo*3)'3 © oii 9 If the marked price of an article is Z x, and the selling A = t0=— (B) price is Z y, then what is the discount percentage? —y)100 -x)100 (ay &=x)100 (a, S22 )00 x x y-x x-y == |100 Se © [ y } ©) 700aa CLASS : Vil Unified Council fistse i> » »> Li A rectangular tank has a capacity of 24 /. If its length th is twice its breadth and its height is 3 its length, find its length. (A) 25cm (B) 30cm = (C) 40cm () 45cm Numbers | to 10 are each written on ten separate slips (one number on one slip), kept in a box and mixed well. One slip is randomly chosen from the box. What is the probability of the number chosen being less than 6? 1 2 i 2 2 @ 3 B® 3 © 3 ®) 3 Identify the value of the product of (3x? - 5x + 6) and (8x3) when x = 0. (A) 2 (B) 2 (© 1 () 0 Identify the value of x in the equation given. (A) (B) ab (©) (D) 2ab a+b ols 15 The product of two rational numbers is i6° If one of the numbers is 5, then what is the other number? AS 15 25 25 3 A 64 ® ba © a () 4 What is the present worth of = 169 due in 2 years at 4% per annum compound interest? (A) 7150.50 (B) % 154.75 (C) % 156.25 (D) = 158 UCN/2013/VIII“CLASS : vin i Unified Council be UCN/2013/VII The pie chart shows the favourite sports of a group of students. Lawn Tennis (18%) ae = Table Tennis (28%) Soccer (32%) If34 students like VU calculate the total number of students who like lawn tennis and table tennis. (A) 92 students (B) 70 students (©) 40 students (D) 100 students Which of the following solids can be formed from the net in the given figure? Go © ae (D) Ao The sides of a triangle are (3p - 4) em, (2p - 5) cm and (2p + 5) cm. Which of the following expressions gives its perimeter? (A) (7p—4) em ®) (6p+5)cem (©) 5p-7cm @) 7p+4cmLass: ; Unified couneit > » UCN/2013/VIII Three regular polygons are joined together as shown in the figure. What is the size of the angle marked ‘x’ between the square and the hexagon? (A) 48° (B) 36° (C) 24° (D) 72° The construction of which figure is shown in the diagram? B A Cc D (A) Atrapezium (B) Arhombus (©) Arectangle (D) Akite How many faces does the solid in the given figure have? L> - (A) 5 (B) 7 (©) 8 (D) 9 The product 864xn is a perfect cube. What is the smallest possible value of ‘n’ ? (A) 2 (B) 1 (C) 4 (D) 3CLASS : VII : Unified Count ~NStSe ah > What happens when two bodies are rubbed against each other? (A) They acquire equal and similar charges. (B) They acquire equal and opposite charges. (C) They acquire different charges but in different amounts depending upon their masses. (D) They do not acquire any charge. i> Identify the ray diagram that shows the formation of an image by a plane mirror. oO JI (©) (D) 18> Air pressure is also known as atmospheric pressure. How is it caused? (A) By the heat energy in the air (B) By the wind that blows in the air (C) By water vapour in the air () Bytheair around us that presses on the surfaces of objects UCN/2013/VIII 2Ja CLASS : Vill Unified Council fistse » > How is sound produced in a bamboo flute? (A) By the vibrations of air inside the bamboo (B) By the vibration of bamboo (C) By hitting the bamboo (D) By a change in the direction of air Analyse the given statements and choose the correct option. Statement 1 : If a glass rod is rubbed with silk cloth, it acquires a positive charge. Statement 2: A body acquires a positive charge when electrons are removed from it. (A) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are CORRECT and statement 2 is the CORRECT explanation of the statement 1. (B) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are CORRECT, but statement 2 is NOT THE CORRECT explanation of the statement 1. (©) Statement 1 is CORRECT, but statement 2 is INCORRECT. () Statement 1is INCORRECT, but statement 2 is CORRECT. What kind of force is used by an archer to pull a bow? (A) Muscular force (B) Frictional force (C) Gravitational force (D) Magnetic force Look at the given figure. ® Initially, the ammeter did not show any flow of current. When a few drops of dil. sulphuric acid was added to liquid Z, the ammeter showed deflection. Identify liquid Z. (A) Pure water (B) Vinegar (C) Brine solution (D) Honey UCN/2013/VIIICLASS : Vill Unified Council Which of the following is a natural phenomenon that shows dispersion of light? (A) Rainbow (B)Tsunami (C) Thunder (D) Lightning Why is a metal spoon electroplated? (A) To make the spoon in the desired shape (B) To prevent corrosion (C) To prevent the melting of metal spoon (D) To make the spoon less expensive Identify the outer most layer of the earth. (A) Crust (B) Mantle (C) Outer core (D) Inner core Which of the following is NOT a force? (A) Bending (B) Heating (C) Pressing (D) Twisting Find the angle of reflection from the given diagram. Normal 6 (A) 6° (B) (90-8)? (C) 45° (D) 90° Identify the force that tends to slow down the motion of a moving body. (A) Magnetic force (B) Frictional force (C) Gravitational force (D) Electric force Analyse the given statements and choose the correct option. Statement 1: A Kaleidoscope can produce numerous beautiful patterns of objects. Statement 2: In a Kaleidoscope, three rectangular mirrors are placed parallel to each other. (A) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are CORRECT and statement 2 is the CORRECT explanation of the statement 1. (B) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are CORRECT, but statement 2 is NOT THE CORRECT explanation of the statement 1. (©) Statement 1 is CORRECT, but statement 2 is INCORRECT. (D) Statement 1is INCORRECT, but statement 2 is CORRECT. UCN/2013/VIII jaa CLASS : Vil Unified Counc’ NStSe i> Which of the following instruments produces sounds by the vibrations of the air column in them? (A) Jaltaranga () Flute (C) Harmonium () Both(B)and(C) i> What is the cause for the streaks of bright light and sound produced during lightning? (A) Meeting of positive charges (B) Meeting of negative charges (C) Meeting of like electric charges (D) Meeting of unlike electric charges 2 Match the entries in Column - I with those in Column - II correctly. Column - I Column - IT Retina . Helps in focussing the image on the retina Tris Receives light and sends impulses to the brain Ea of the Jens = [ara See the pupil (A) i-s, ii-r, iii-q,iv-p ®) i-q, ii-s, iii-p,iv-r (© i-r, ii- p, iii-s,iv-q @) i-4q, ii-r, iii-s,iv-p i> Which of the following powders is used as a lubricant to reduce friction in machines ? (A) Graphite (B) Chalk (C) Sand (D) Crushed stone UCN/2013/vIIICLASS = Vil Unified Council i> Study the given information. e@ A metallic rod that provides easy route for the transfer of electric charges to the ground @ It protects buildings from the effect of lightning Which of the following metals is described in the given information? (A) Aluminium (B) Copper (C) Iron (D) Silver i> In an experiment, it was determined that the speed of sound in three media ‘X’,, ‘Y and ‘Z’? were 1412 m s", 332 ms" and 5002 m s' respectively. Identify X, Y and Z. (A) (B) (©) () i> Identify the angle between the incident ray and the reflected ray from the given figure. 70" (A) 20° (B) 70° (C) 90° (D) 40° - A cube of side &’ rests on the floor as shown in the figure. Given that the pressure exerted by this cube on the floor is P, what is the pressure exerted by another cube of the same material of side 4x? (Take g = 10N kg") a (A) P (B) 2P (C) 4P (D) 16P UCN/2013/VIII J“CLASS : Vill Unified Council fistse > What happens when electric current is passed through a conducting solution? (A) A change of state occurs (B) Achemical reaction takes place (C) An explosion occurs (D) Both (A) and (C) In which of the following cases does water flow due to the force of gravity? (A) Water flowing from the tap (B) A fountain of water coming out of leaking joints (C) Movement of waves in the pond (D) Water in rivers flows due to change in pressure Which of the following helps to increase friction? (i) Making the surfaces of objects rough (ii) Fixing wheelsto the objects (iii) Increasing the weight of objects (A) Only (i) and (ii) (B) Only (ii) and (iii) (C) Only (i) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii) > > Identify the metal used in crackers which when ignited produces a white, dazzling light. (A) Copper (B) Iron (C) Magnesium (D) Silver Which of the following are pollutants of air? @ CO Gi) N,O (iii) N, (A) Only (i) and (ii) (B) Only (ii) and (iii) (©) Only (i) and (iii) (@) (i), Gi) and (iii) UCN/2013/VIII=~ CLASS : Vil 2 Unified Council fistse » » > Which is the hottest part of the candle flame? (A) Inner most zone (B) Middle zone (©) Outer zone (D) Both (B) and (C) What kind of silk is Rayon? (A) Pure silk (B) Impure silk (©) Mulberry silk (D) Synthetic silk Why are the spirit and kerosene lamps made in such a way that the free end of the wicks with the flame remains totally cut off from the fuel? (i) The fuel vapourises at room temperature (ii) The fuel is highly inflammable ¢ (iii) The calorific value of fuel can be increased (A) Only @) and Gi) ®) Only Gi) and (ii) (©) Only @j) and (ii) ©) (i), (i) and it) Which of the following fibres is used for rock climbing and in parachutes? (A) Nylon (B) Cotton (C) Jute (D) Silk Which metals given below can be used for making bronze? (A) Copper (B) Tin (©) Silver (D) Both (A) and (B) Identify the petroleum product which is a mixture of nearly 200 substances? (A) Coke (B) Coaltar (C) Coalgas (D) Castor oil Natural wool is scarce and expensive. Identify the synthetic fibre which can be substituted in its place for making winter wear. (A) Polyester (B) Acrylic (C) Terylene (D) Terycot UCN/2013/VIII jeLASS vm Unified coun’. fIStSE > > All fuels undergo combustion. Identify the fuel which undergoes slow combustion on burning. (A) Wood 6B) Kerosene (C) Petrol (D) Diesel Analyse the given statements and choose the correct option. Statement 1: Kerosene oil in oil lamps is regarded as more suitable than petrol. Statement 2: Petrol has a high calorific value than kerosene oil. (A) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are CORRECT and statement 2 is the CORRECT explanation of the statement 1. (B) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are CORRECT, but statement 2 is NOT THE CORRECT explanation of the statement 1. (© Statement 1 is CORRECT, but statement 2 is INCORRECT. () Statement 1is INCORRECT, but statement 2 is CORRECT. Cloth or paper bags are encouraged for use by us. Which of the following is a reason for imposing ban on plastic bags? (A) They are degradable. (B) They are of non-recycling nature. (C) They are the cause for pollution when burnt. (D) They are not biodegradable. What is the calorific value (in kJ/kg) of cow dung cake? (A) 6000-8000 (B) 17000-22000 (©) 25000-33000 (D) 35000-40000 Which of the following constituents of petroleum is used as a solvent for dry cleaning? (A) L.P.G. (B) Petrol (C) Lubricating oil (D) Paraffin wax Which of the followingis used for coating a non-stick pan? (A) Nylon (B) Zefron (©) Rayon (D) Teflon UCN/2013/ViII42 ran Unified Counc FAIStSE > Look at the given figures. \ From the given figures, it is observed that the flame goes off on placing a lid over the flame. What inference can be made from the observation? (A) Nitrogen supports combustion (B) Oxygen is necessary for combustion (©) Carbon dioxide helps in combustion (D) All of the above _ Generally metals are very hard. Identify from the following, the non-metal which is also hard. (A) Graphite (B) Silver (C) Spongeiron (D) Diamond i> What are the characteristics of an ideal fuel? G) Low ignition temperature Gi) High calorific value ¢ (iii) Residues that do not pollute the environment (A) Only (i) and (ii) (B) Only (ii) and (iii) (C) Only (i) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii) i Study the given flow chart. A fossil fuel Stored under high pressure as CNG Based on the given flow chart, what could X’ be? Used in the manufacture of chemicals and fertilisers (A) Petrol (B) Kerosene (C) Diesel (D) Natural gas i> In terms of calorific value, which of these fuels is better for use? (A) L.P.G. (B) Kerosene (C) Coke (D) Biogas UCN/2013/VIII f jCLASS : vill Unified Council fistse > Which of the labelled parts of the cell is its controlling centre? P (A) P (B) Q OR () Ss i> The diagram given shows three microorganisms. Which of these statements about them is true? (A) P, Q and R are able to move about. (B) P, Q and Rare able to synthesise their own food. (C) P, Q and Rare unicellular organisms. (D) P and Q are autotrophs and R is a heterotroph. UCN/2013/VIIICLASS : Viti Unified Council i: Match the terms in Column - I with those in Column - II correctly. Endemic Towards extinction The originating of new forms Restricted to a region A species out of sight (© i-s,ii-r,iii-giv-p () i-q ii-p,iii-r,iv-s i> Identify the branch of biology based on the information given in the box. Rearing of animals in a large scale at home or in farms by providing them with proper food, shelter and care to obtain food from them (A) Biosphere reserve (B) Animal husbandry (©) Sanctuary (D) National park ~ Which of the following crops is grown between October and March? (A) Paddy (B) Maize (C) Wheat (D) Cotton UCN/2013/VIIICLASS : vi Unified Council fistse UCN/2013/VIII AO) Which of the following terms is used for raising both plant crop and livestock on farm? (A) Mixed farming (B) Intercropping (©) Monocropping (D) Crop rotation Which of the following illustrations shows the formation of the fertilised egg (zygote) when a sperm fertilises an egg to produce a baby boy? (A) (B) (D) The diagram given shows a special method of reproduction in an organism. O-C—F=-0o Which of the following organisms also reproduces in a similar way? (A) Amoeba (B) Hydra (C) Paramecium (D) Euglena<< CLASS = Vill Unified Council fistse > The table given shows pathogens and the diseases they cause. Pathogens x Measles Bacterium Plasmodium Which of the following information completes the given table? (A) X- Virus, Y - Common cold, Z - Malaria (B) X- Protozoan, Y - Chicken, Z - Malaria (C) X- Virus, Y - Malaria, Z - Measles (D) X- Virus, Y - Cholera, Z - Malaria Abhi labelled four pots as P, Q, R and S. He placed vegetable peels and fruits in pot ‘P’, broken glasses in pot ‘Q’, plastic bags in pot ‘R’ and plastic toys in pot ‘S’. He then covered all the pots with soil and left them for two weeks. The contents of which pot will be decomposed by microbes present in soil? (A) Ponly () Qonly (C) Ronly (D) S only Which of the following changes is NOT observed in girls at the time of puberty? (A) Increase in height. (B) Enlargement of larynx. (©) Development of ovaries. (D) Changein the shape of body. The information given is about the kind of reproduction in an animal. © The animal lays hundreds of uncovered eggs in water © The male deposits sperms over them © The eggs are fertilised externally Identify the animal. (A) Ostrich (B) Hen (C) Frog (D) Snake UCN/2013/VIICLASS : VIL : Z Unified Council > Identify the bacteria that promotes the formation of curd. (A) Vibrio cholerae (B) Lactobacillus (C) Mycobacterium leprae (D) Clostridium tetani i> Which of the following agricultural implements is \ 1 i> $ UCN/2013/Viil eo sed to separate grain seeds from the chaff? (A) Plough (B) Hoe (©) Sickle (D) Combine Which of these fixes atmospheric nitrogen into the soil? (A) Chlamydomonas (B) Spirogyra (C) Rhizobium (D) Lactobacillus Which of the following hormones controls metamorphosis in a frog? (A) Adrenaline (B) Insulin (©) Oxytocin (D) Thyroxine Which of the following are commonly used as food preservatives? (A) Boric acid and zinc phosphide (B) Bleaching powder and chlorine compounds (C) 2,4-D and zinc phosphide (D) Sodium benzoate and sodium metabisulphite=~ ‘CLASS : Vill i Unified Council fistse > > The diagram given shows the reproduction processes of 3 organisms P, Q and R. Which of the above shows the process of sexual reproduction being taking place? (A) Only P (B) Only PandQ (C) OnlyR (D) Only PandR Which of the following microorganisms convert nitrogenous waste into nitrogen compound? (A) Bacteria and Fungi (B) Fungi and Protozoan (C) Protozoan and Algae (D) Protozoan and Bacteria TTT A aed » > What do you call a person who carries out research on the origin, history, constitution and structure of the earth? (A) A geologist (B) Aphysiologist (C) Apharmacist (D) An archaeologist In how many sports did the Indian athletes compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London? (A) 10 B®) 13 (©) 12 (D) 14 UCN/2013/VIII |SOtASs ce Unified Councit i> Which device measures the velocity of wind? (A) Richter scale (B) Barometer (C) Anemometer (D) Seismograph i> Which of these organisations is devoted to the cause of human rights? (A) Red cross (B) Group of 77 (C) Amnesty International (D) AACSB International i> Which colour occurs exactly in the middle of a rainbow? (A) Yellow (B) Orange (C) Blue (D) Green i> What is the full form of FIPB? (A) Foreign Investment Promotion Board (B) Federation of Indian Press Bureau (C) Free India People’s Bureau (D) Forum of Indian Progressive Businessmen ep Which country topped the final medals tally in the 2012 London Summer Olympics? (A) Ukraine (B) China (©) Great Britain (D) Russian Federation i> To an astronaut in space, in which colour does the sky appear? (A) White (B) Black (C) Blue (D) Red i> In which dance form are the themes taken from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata? (A) Kathakali (B) Bharatnatyam (©) Odissi (D) Kathak i> Which of the following is INCORRECT? (A) Crowd of onlookers (B) Culture of bacteria (C) Company of ants (D) Clan of hyenas UCN/2013/VillWhich of the following best describes the triangle of sides /2, /3 and 11? (A) Right angled (B) Acute (C) Obtuse (D) Does not exist If p = /-1, what is the value of (1 - p)”°? (A) -p (B) —1024 (C) 1024 (D) 1-p Which of the following numbers, some of whose digits have been replaced by @ symbol, could possibly be the perfect square of a 3 digit odd number? (A) 65@@@1 ®B) 9@@1 (C) 10@@@4 (D) 9@@@C@@@5 The cost of a notebook is% 3a? - 4ab + 6b”. How much does 5ab* notebooks cost? (A) & 15a*b?— 20a*b + 30a°b* (B) & 15a‘b? + 20a*? + 30a*b* (C) & 15a*b? — 20a*b? — 30a*b* (D) = 15a‘? + 20a°b? — 30a7b* A student has to secure 40% marks to pass a test. He got 30 marks and failed by 50 marks. What is the maximum marks of the test? (A) 160 (B) 180 (C) 200 (D) 320 A man borrowed % 3125 for C.I. which amounted to = 4500 in 2 years. What was the rate of interest per annum’ (A) 30% (B) 25% (C) 20% (D) 15% UCN/2014/vIII |sat —— CLASS : Vill : Unified Council fistse > ABEF and A FED are two isosceles triangles in the square ABCD. A B 70° F D E Cc What is the measure of 4 FBE? (A) 85° (B) 50° (C) 65° (D) 130° If M is a square number, what is the next immediate square number? () M+5 (B)M+2VM +1 (©)M’+2M (D)M+2VM -1 <> The pie chart given shows the expenditure (in percentage) on various items and savings of a family during a month. On which item was the expenditure the maximum? (A) Food (B) Clothes (C) Savings (D) Transport If the perimeter of the figure given is 57 cm, find the perimeter of the triangle in the figure. 2p em 5p cm. 7p cm 3pcm (A) 30cm (B) 45cm = (C) 39cm (D) 3cm UCN/2014/VIII<< CLASS : vill z unified Counc AStSE > Identify the ones that is/are greater than ‘m’, if m = * i (A) (i) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) (i) and (ii) only (D) (i) and (ii) only Which one of the following solids can be formed using the net given? oo (A) (B) (C) E Y wy _ The product 864xn is a perfect cube. What is the smallest possible value of ‘n’? (A) 2 (B) 2 © (D) 4 => The angles P, Q, R and S of a quadrilateral PQRS, taken in order, are in the ratio 3: 7: 6: 4. What type of quadrilateral is PQRS? (A) Arhombus (B) Aparallelogram (C) Atrapezium (@) Akite Among the following shapes of equal perimeter, which one has the largest area? (A) Asquare (B) Anequilateral triangle (© Acircle (D) A regular pentagon UCN/2014/VII: — CLASS : Vill S Unified Council fistse A man bought goods worth ~ 6000 and sold half of them at a gain of 10%. At what gain percent must he sell the remainder to get a gain of 25% on the whole? (A) 40% (B) 25% (C) 35% (D) 20% Aman can row at 8 kmph in still water. If the river flows at 2 kmph, it takes him 48 minutes to row to a place and back. How far is the place from the starting point? (A) lkm- (8) 2km (C) 3km (D) 4km The diagram shows the construction of a parallelogram KLMN. The width of the compasses for step I and step II are the same. L M K N How much does the angle KLM measure? (A) 45° (B) 60° (C) 120° (D) 135° A pyramid is labelled W, X, Y, and Z. Each alphabet appears only once on its four outer equilateral triangular faces. The diagram shows a net of the solid given in the figures (i) to (iv). /X/N/ Which of the following can be a solid of the folded net with base X? @) (ii) (iii) (iv) (A) Gii) only (B) Gi) and (iii) only (C) (i), Gi) and (iv) only (D) (iii) and (iv) only UCN/2014/VIII——~ CLASS : vi Unified counci 'StSE d -3 q are arranged in descending order? ay 2 4 oS ~6 As ®B) 9 O =| ©) 7 The bar chart shows the number of cell phones sold by a shop on 5 days of a certain week. The difference between the highest number and the lowest number of cell phones sold is 15. Y 7 Number of Cell phones x Signe ees z Days Find the number of cell phones sold on Thursday. (A) 6 (B) 12 (C) 18 ) 24 Ifx +y=6 and 3x -y = 4, find the value of x - y. (A) -1 () 0 (©) 2 () 4 A wooden cuboid is 24 cm by 30 cm by 36 cm. Cubes of equal sides are cut off from all its corners. The volume of the remaining block is 20088 cm’. What is the length of the edge of each cube cut off from the cuboid? (A) 6cm =(B) 9em (©) lem () 7cm Jatin bought a refrigerator with 20% discount on the labelled price. Had he bought it with 25% discount, he could have saved ¢ 500. At what price did he buy the refrigerator? (A) =8000 (B) %10000 (C) % 12500 (D) % 15000 How many different chords are determined by 8 distinct points lying on a circle? (A)_40 ®) 18 (©) 32 (D) 28 UCN/2014/vIII wo}a CLASS : Vill Unified Council nstse Lib - Observe the given figure. Opaque wall Observer Q w s p @ Plane mirror How many bulbs can the observer see from the mirror without changing the position of his eye and bulbs? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 Given in the figure is a football on which some force is applied. ~~ ge ad On which of the following floors does the ball travela Bulbs longer distance? (A) Rough floor (B) Mud floor (C) Cement floor (D) Carpetted floor Flat-footed camels can walk easily in sandy deserts because the pressure per unit area on the sand is (A) decreased by increasing the area of the surface in contact. (B) increased by increasing the area of the surface in contact. (C) decreased by decreasing the area of the surface in contact. (D) increased by decreasing the area of the surface in contact. BJ UCN/2014/VIII= CLASS : VI Unified Council MSCS i Which apparatus is used for electrolysis of substances? (A) Electroscope (B) Voltameter (C) Voltmeter (D) Ammeter E> A boy plays a musical note on a piano. Next he plays another note of higher pitch to make it louder. Which of the following is true of the second sound when compared with the first? Frequency of | Amplitude of second sound | second sound (A) Smaller Smaller (B) Smaller Larger (C) Larger Larger (D) Larger Smaller = Why is blood pressure in human beings measured at the position shown by the arrow? A (A) It is nearer to the heart. (B) It is at the same level as the heart. (C) To measure the pressure of the blood vessels on the arm. (D) The sphygmomanometer can only be used to measure the pressure of blood exerted on the arm. > The same size image in all positions of the object is obtained by a (A) plane mirror. (B) convex mirror. (C) concave mirror. (D) cylindrical mirror. UCN/2014/VII a_= cuAssivm Unified council FIStSE UCN/2014/vIII What is the result of discharge of electric charge during lightning? (A) Fixation of sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere (B) Formation of ozone layer (C) Production of infrared rays (D) Depletion of ozone layer Which of the following actions requires both a push and a pull? (A) Stapling of papers (B) Painting a wall with rollers (© Pressing the lift button (D) Closing the door Which type of waves are used to relieve pain in muscles and joints in a human body? (A) Subsonic waves (B) Seismic waves (C) Supersonic waves (D) Ultrasonic waves How is the strength of a force usually expressed? (A) By its magnitude (B) By its pressure (C) By its motion (D) By its direction Observe the given figure. Which part in the human eye senses the images of various objects in the surroundings? (A) Iris (B) Cornea (C) Lens (D) Retina Identify from the following, the processes by which an uncharged body can be charged. ) Conduction Gi) Induction Friction (iv) Repulsion (A) Only (i) and (iii) (B) Only Gi) and (iv) (C) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) (D) Only Gii) and (iv)—— CLASS : Vil Unified Council fistse => Which of these reduces friction between two objects? Gi) Use of wheels and rollers Gi) Smoothening the surfaces of contact (iii) Use of lubricants (iv) Changing the colour of vehicles (A) Only (i) and (ii) (B) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) (©) Only (i), (ii) and (iii) (D) Only (ii) and (iv) In a game of tug-of-war between two teams X and Y, the rope broke at a point which is nearer to X. Then which of the following is correct? (A) Xhas applied more force. (B) Yhas applied more force. (©) Xand Y both have applied same force. (D) Xand Y have not applied any force. Identify the incorrect option from the following. Effect produced on the human ear Source of sound | Range in dB (A) (B) (C) (D) Jet planes Above 150 dB Normal breathing] 10 dB Irritating sound Low volume Busy traffic Teacher's voice 40-50 dB Normal sound b> Which of the following statements is false about the formation of a rainbow? (A) Each of its colours travels at different wavelengths. (B) The red light has the longest wavelength. (C) The blue light is dispersed more than the green light. (D) The violet light has the longest wavelength. > By which process is a brass article coated with tin? (A) Thermoplating (B) Magnetisation (©) Galvanisation (D) Electrolysis UCN/2014/viII a}=~ CLASS : VIN Unified Council fistse » Observe the following figure. (Cathode) Z Identify the electrolyte Z in the given figure. (A) Silver nitrate (B) Zinc sulphate (©) Copper sulphate (D) Potassium sulphate i> — Which of the following frictions is the least? (A) Sliding friction (B) Fluid friction (© Rolling friction (D) Static friction i What are the gases formed during lightning? (A) Sulphur dioxide and Sulphur trioxide (B) Nitric oxide and Nitrogen dioxide (C) Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide (D) Nitrogen trioxide and Sulphur dioxide i> What is the S.I. unit of pressure? (A) cm? (B) N/em? (C) m?® (D) N/m? i Observe the given figure showing the parts of a human ear. UCN/2014/viII—_ CLASS : vin ; Unified Councitt’ NStse Identify the parts of the middle ear labelled P, QandR through which vibrations of sound travel into the ear. (A) (B) (C) (D) How many images are formed when two mirrors are placed at an angle of 72°? (A) 4 (B) 5 () 6 (D) 7 Which force is involved in the following situations? @ Hammering anailintothe wall e@ Cutting vegetables and fruits e Bullocks ploughing thefield (A) Gravitational force (B) Muscular force (C) Electric force (D) Magnetic force In anodising process, which metal is coated with its oxide to prevent corrosion? (A) Platinum (B) Copper (C) Pure silver (D) Gold Which of the following is false about a gas stove burning with a blue flame? (A) The burner of the gas stove is clean. (B) There is incomplete burning of the fuel. (C) Sufficient oxygen is available to the fuel to produce flame. (D) There is complete burning of the fuel. How many of the given natural fibres have polymers made of amino-acids? Silk, Wool, Cotton (A) 2 (B) 0 © 1 (D) 3 UCN/2014/VIIIa CLASS : Vil “Unified Council MNStSE isa i> Identify the substance used as a moderator in nuclear reactors. (A) Cadmium (B) Diamond (C) Dolomite () Graphite Which pair of metals do not react with water? (A) Copper, Gold (B) Silver, Iron (C) Iron, Mercury (D) Sodium, Copper Which process is similar to that of a burning candle except for the difference in temperature? (A) Transpiration (B) Respiration (C) Evaporation (D) Sublimation Identify the fibre used in swim suits and T - shirts as it has great elasticity. (A) Acrylic (B) Silk (C) Spandex (D) Cotton What are the constituents of LPG used for cooking? (A) Propane and Benzene (B) Benzene and Butane (C) Propane and Butane (D) Only Benzene Which zone is very hot, with a blue flame and oxidises the fuel completely? (A) Dark zone (B) Luminous zone (C) Non-luminous zone (D) Blue zone Identify the material used for making microwave ovenware. (A) Polyethylene tetrapthalate (B) Polyvinyl chloride (© Polyurethane (D) Polytetrafluoroethylene Which of the following form the raw materials for synthesising plastics? (A) Ethane, Propane (B) Benzene, Copper (C) Silver, Styrene (D) Toluene, Rubber Which of the following restricts the use of gaseous hydrogen as a fuel? (A) It forms an explosive mixture with air. (B) It has low calorific value. (C) It has high ignition energy. (D) Both (B) and (C) UCN/2014/viII =: a CLASS : vi Unified Council fistse When copper vessels are exposed to moist air for a long time, a green coating is formed. What are the constituents of the coating? (i) Copper hydroxide (ii) Copper carbonate (iii) Copper oxide (A) Only (i) and (ii) (B) Only (ii) and (iii) (©) Only (i) and (iii) (D) Only (ii) Petroleum is a mixture of various components. By which of the following processes are they separated? (A) Fractional distillation (B) Sublimation (©) Decantation () Filtration Which of these polymers is used for making bullet proof glass? (A) Polypropylene (B) Polyvinyl chloride (©) Polyurethane (D) Polytetrafluoroethylene Which of the given statements is true of gaseous fuels? (A) They burn completely leaving some residues. (B) They have high calorific values with a moderate rate of burning. (© They have high ignition temperatures. (D) They are unsafe to handle. The uses of an element are given in the following box. For bleaching paper and clothes In the manufacture of plastics, acids, pesticides, etc., To kill germs in water UCN/2014/viIL Identify the element. (A) Chlorine (B) Nitrogen (C) Sulphur (D) Carbon Identify the semi-synthetic fibre. (A) Tussar silk (B) Polyester (©) Cuprammonium (D) Wool Which type of coal has the highest percentage of carbon? (A) Bituminous (B) Anthracite (©) Peat (D) Lignitea CLASS : vill : Unified councit’ NStSE Which of the following statements is true for saving fuel while driving a motor bike on the road? (A) Maintain a constant and moderate speed while driving. (B) Keep the engine on near traffic junctions. (C) Maintain low pressure in the tyres. (D) Carry heavy loads on it. EY BY The figure given shows an amoeba that has been sliced into four parts. Sr 2 ey Which of the following labelled parts can still live and reproduce? (A) P ®) Q © R @) s Which of these antibiotics is / are made from bacteria? (A) Penicillin (B) Tetracycline (©) Polio vaccine (D) All of these Which of these includes production of earthworms and worms? (A) Sericulture (B) Horticulture C) Pisciculture (D) Vermiculture How are earthworms useful to farmers? (A) They help in nitrogen fixation in the soil. (B) They help in killing pests. (©) They make the soil airy, soft and fertile. (D) They help in pulling out of weeds. Which of the following is NOT paired correctly? (A) Alexander Fleming — Penicillin (B) Leeuwenhoek — Microscope (©) Elic Metchnikoff — Phagocytes (D) Louis Pasteur — Antiseptic UCN/2014/vIIUnified Council > Which of the following processes involves the conversion of sugar into alcohol by yeast? (A) Pasteurisation (B) Sterilisation (©) Fermentation (D) Curdling Le Match the following crops in Column-I with the season in which they are sown in Column-II. (A) p-i,q-ii, r-iii ®) p-ii, q-iii,r © p-iii, q-ii, r-i ©) p-ii,q-i,r- iii I> The diagram given shows the roots of aleguminous plant. What type of bacteria are present in structure X? (A) Lactobacillus (B) Rhizobium (C) Vibrio (D) Spirillum > Study the given flow chart. Organism Does it have a four | Yes. stage life cycle? >{P] ——_Neol Does the young _| Yes [a] resemble the parent? No, Identify P, Q and R. P Qe | Frog __| (A) «Ant (B) _Grasshopper | Frog (C) Butterfly (D) _ Moth UCN/2014/VIII {59CLASS : Vii = Unified Council o> UCN/2014/VIII John came across three drawings in a book. Q R He concluded that they could represent three parts of a cell. Which parts could they represent? (A) Cell wall (B) Cell membrane| Cytoplasm| Nucleus (C) Cell wall Nucleus Four pupils were asked to state what they knew about decomposers. Their answers are shown in the given box. (D) Cell membrane} Cytoplasm Abhi : They help toreturn nutrients to the soil. Esha : They require sunlight, air and water to grow. Jane : They break down dead organisms into simpler substances. John : They remove dead organisms from the environment. Who are correct? (A) OnlyEshaandJane (B) Only Abhiand Esha (C) OnlyEshaandJohn (D) Only Abhi, Jane and John The statements given in the box describe an animal. © Itisacarnivore. © Itlivesina forest. @ Itis being wiped out by poachers killing them for their skin, bones, nails and teeth. Identify the animal. (A) Chinkara (B) Black buck (C) Tiger (D) Chiru—_ CLASS : vm ‘Unified Council fistse UCN/2014/VIII During a science lesson, Anish learnt how to identify the cells. Y Pvt care el Cell membrane Chloroplast Pensreets TT 7] Which of the following correctly shows the parts of the plant from which X, Y and Z were obtained? (A) (B) (C) (D) Which of these is NOT a major group of activities for improving crop yield? (A) Crop protection management (B) Crop production management (C) Crop variety improvement (D) Crop transport management Which of the given figures represents budding in Hydra?y Sateen CLASS :Vin Unified Council MSCSE uD X is the reproductive cell produced in Y of a female organism while Z is the reproductive cell that is produced in the testes of a male organism. What can X, Y and Z be? (A) (B) (C) (D) Which of the following changes occur in females at puberty? Gi) Ovulation (ii) Deepening of voice (iii) Broadening of pelvis (A) Only (i) and (ii) (B) Only (ii) and (iii) (©) Only (i) and (iii) (D) (), Gi) and (iii) Which of the following pairs of hormones control the onset of puberty in boys and girls respectively? (A) Thyroxine and insulin (B) Estrogen and progesterone (©) Testosterone and estrogen (D) Estrogen and testosterone Which of the following agricultural tweols is required to harvest a crop? (A) Harrow (B) Sickle (C) Seeddrill (D) Plough Which of the following is / are the consequences of deforestation? G) Global warming (ii) Erosion of the top layer of soil (iii) Increase in the level of carbon dioxide in air UCN/2014/viII (A) Only (i) (B) Only (ii) and (iii) (© Only (ii) (D) (), Gi) and (iii)= CLASS : vm : < Unified Council nstse General Awareness What do you call a person who eats a lot? (A) Gullible (B) Glutton (C) Eater () Avaricious Which of the following is the Land of Lilies? (A) Canada (B) Mexico — (C) Brazil (D) Toronto Which day is celebrated as the ‘National Mathematics day’ in India every year? (A) 22 December (B) 10" October (C) 10% January (D) 22"¢ March Who was popularly known as ‘Badshah Khan’? (A) Shahrukh Khan (B) Abdul Gaffar Khan (C) Mohammed Ali Jinnah (D) Parvez Musharraf What is the full form of BBC? (A) British Broadcasting Carports tion. (B) Broadcasting British Channel (C) Broad Band Channel (D) British Board Corporation ‘Who won the “Best actress (in a leading role) Oscar” in 2013? (A) Quvenzhané Wallis (B) Jessica Chastain (C) Jennifer Lawrence (D) Naomi Watts Identify the given famous statue. (A) Christ the God (B) Christ the Son of God (C) Christ the Redeemer (D) Christ the Savior Who among the following is the winner of 2012 Arjuna Award in Boxing? (A) Akhil Kumar (B) Vikas Krishan (C) Suranjoy Singh (D) Dinesh Kumar Which of the following means ‘Fear of heights’? (A) Heightophobia (B) Ombrophobia (C) Acrophobia (D) Xenophobia Where is the headquarters of Commonwealth Nations? (A) Amsterdam, Netherlands (B) Brussels, Belgium (C) Kahira, Egypt (D) London, England UCN/2014/vII 3Jee e 5. Dj6 8B Iz. ¢ | 15.8 16.C |17.C eau a 27.D 42. 52.C | 53. pee 55.D He 57.C_|58.C |59°A | 60.A 62.A aa 64.C a ee 67.D_|68.C [69.8 are [7.0 | 72 82. B 5. 85. D} 86. C 92. B | 93.C| 94. C| 95.D]96. A j97. B 61. A | 62. 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