NALANDA ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL,

VIDYARANYAPURAM MYSURU
SSLC SCHOOL LEVEL PREPARTORY EXAMINATION
2022-2023
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
CLASS - X- Standard Max Marks -80

Time: 3Hrs

I) Choose the answer and fill the blanks: 6 Marks

1. The correct sequence of Reproductive stages seen in flowering plant is ______________

a) Gamete, Zygote, embryo, seedling
b) Zygote, gamete, embryo, seedling
c) Seedling, embryo, Zygote, gametes.
d) Gamete, embryo, Zygote, seedling.

2. The name and the Molecular formula of the unsaturated hydrocarbon having general formula
Cn h2n and containing 3 carbon atom is __________________
a) Propane, C3H2
b) Cyclopropane C3 H6
c) Propyne C3H4
d) Propene C3H 6

3. A cross between tall plant (TT) and short pea plant (tt) is inherited in progeny that were all
tall plants because:
a) Tallness is dominant character
b) shortness is dominant character
c) Tallness is recessive trait
d) Height of pea plant is not governed by gene.

4. Which of the following Method is used to regulate the sexually transmitted diseases (STD)
a) Chemical Method
b) Barier Method
c) Surgical method
d) Intrauterine Contraceptive device (Copper-T)

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5. The elements ABCDE have atomic numbers 9,11,17,12 and 13 which elements belong to the
same group.
a) A and B
b) B and C
c) A and C
d) D and E

6. Which of the following formula represents a saturated hydrocarbon.

a) Cn H2n
b) Cn H2n-2
c) Cnh2n+1
d) Cn H2n+2

II. Answer the following . 6X1=6

1. State Mendal I law of dominance.
2. State Modern periodic law.
3. Name the First member of Alkynes and write its Molecular formula.
4. Define Speciation.
5. Write two characteristics of good fuel.
6. Write the Molecular of an alkene having 5 Carbon atoms.

III. Answer the following. 5X2=10

1. Draw open and close stomata and label the parts?
2. Explain the Mechanism of evolution with examples?
3. Draw a neat diagram of germination of Pollen grain on Stigma of the flower.
4. Explain the formation of Covalent bond taking dot structure of Methane?
5. Draw neuron and label and also explain cell body, dendrites, Axon, nerve ending and
Nucluers functions.
OR
Observe the given table.
Elements A B C D E
Atomic 11 4 2 7 19
number
Identify the 2 elements belong to same period and 2 elements belong to same group? Give
reason for your conclusion.

V. Answer the following . 5X3=15

1. Draw a neat diagram of flower and label the parts?
2. Write the difference between Saturated and Unsaturated hydrocarbons.
3. Write the Structural formula of Benzene and Butane.
4. Draw a neat diagram of Zinc Granulas and label the parts?
5. The plants bearing round yellow coloured (Rr /Yy) seeds are self pollinated. Represent the
result obtained in the 2F Generation (9:3:3:1) di hybrid cross with help of eheeker board.

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 V. Answer the following. 4X4=16
1. Write the differences between homologous and Analogous organs.
2. Sex of a child is determined by the father how?
3. Draw a neat labeled diagram of Brain and label the parts.
4. Name the plant harmones and their function.

PART-B PHYSICS
I. Choose the correct answer: 3X1=3

1. The S.I unit of electric current is ________________

a)Ohm
b) Volt
c) Ampere
d) Watt

2. No matter how far you stand from a mirror your image appears erect. The mirror is likely to
be.
a) Plane
b) Concave
c) Convex
d) Either plane or Convex.

3. What is f if you have an object 2.0m from the concave mirror and the image is 4.0m from the
mirror.
a) 25m
b) 2.5m
c)25m
d)2.5m

II. Answer the following: 4x1=4

1. What are fossils?
2. A Ray of light travelling in air enters obliquely into water. Does the light ray bend towards or
away from the normal. why?
3. Define the principal focus of concave mirror.
4. The radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is 20cm what is its focal length.

III. Answer the following: 2X5=10

1. Name some devices in which electric motors are used.

2. The magnification produced by a plane mirror is + 1, what does the P mean.
3. Two registers of resistance R and 2R are connected in series is an electrical circuit? Calculate
the ratio of the electric power consumed by R and 2R?
4. Draw the diagram of current carrying Solenoid Coil.

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5. Draw the ray diagram showing the formation of image when the object is kept infront of a
Concave mirror.

IV. Answer the following. 3X2=6

1. Explain and draw the diagram of an electric motor.
2. Draw and explain about biogas plant.

V. Answer the following. 4X1=4

1. Distinguish between renewable an non-renewable source of energy.

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