MSB X | Science and Technology | Paper - II

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Maharashtra State Board

Class X
Science and Technology Paper – II
Sample Paper - 1
Time: 2 Hours. Max. Marks: 40

Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Use of a calculator is not allowed.
iii. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
iv. In case of MCQs [Q. No. 1(A)] only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
v. For each MCQ, the correct alternative (A), (B), (C), (D), with sub-question number is to be
written as an answer.
vi. Scientifically correct and labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q 1.
(A) Choose the correct option and write its number for the following questions: [5]
(1) Peripatus is a connecting link between ……………… and arthropods.
(A) Nematodes
(B) Annelids
(C) Coelenterates
(D) Mammals

(2) Reproduction in Sycon takes place through

(A) Budding
(B) Multiple fission
(C) Fragmentation
(D) Regeneration

(3) Which of the following organisms uses tube-feet for locomotion?

(A) Star fish
(B) Crab
(C) Leech
(D) Liver fluke

(4) ………………… bacteria can are used to clear the oil spills in oceans.
(A) Phenol oxidising
(B) Methanogenic
(C) Decomposing
(D) Hydrocarbonoclastic

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(5) Which of the following is used to harvest solar energy in a solar cooker?
(A) Solar panels
(B) Silicon cell
(C) Mirrors
(D) Glass lid

(B) Solve the following questions: [5]

(1) State whether the following statement is True or False.

Urochordates are also called ‘acorn worms’.
(2) Find the odd one out:
Bryophyllum, Spirogyra, Potato, Sweet potato
(3) Find the correlation:
Nucleolus begins to disappear : Prophase :: Nucleolus begins to reappear :
………………..
(4) Write the name of the phylum to which the below animal belongs.

(5) Select the correct option in Group ‘B’ related to group ‘A’:
Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’
(a) Green revolution
Dr. Verghese Kurien (b) White revolution
(c) Blue revolution

Q 2.
(A) Give scientific reasons: (Any two) [4]
(1) Study of fossils is an important aspect of study of evolution.
(2) Gender of a child is determined by the male partner of a couple.
(3) Effective disaster management makes us well prepared for future.

(B) Solve the following questions: (Any three) [6]

(1) Define the following terms:
Heredity
Speciation
(2) Distinguish between Glycolysis and TCA cycle. (Write 2 points of differences)

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(3) Give the meanings of the symbols in relation to environment conservation.

(A) (B)

(4) Write short note:

Role of microbes in compost production

(5) What do the below symbols indicate? Explain in brief.

(A) (B)

Q 3. Solve the following questions: (Any five) [15]

(1) How is energy obtained from the oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins?
(2) Define cross pollination. Sketch and label a diagram showing self-pollination and
cross-pollination.
(3) How is nuclear fission reaction carried out in nuclear power plants?
(4) Explain the differences between conventional and non-conventional sources of
energy.
(5) Observe the given picture carefully.

(a) Identify the animal given here.

(b) Write the phylum to which it belongs.
(c) Identify the parts labelled A, B and C.

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(6) Complete the paragraph by choosing the appropriate words given in the brackets:
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Phenol oxidizing bacteria, Xanthomonas, Azotobacter,
Acidobacillus ferroxidens, Hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria, Aspergillus oryzae,
Alcanovorax borkumensis)
Microbes are useful to us in many ways. Ethanol, an alcohol is obtained by the
fermentation of carbon compounds like fruit juices and sugar molasses with the
help of …………………… Soya sauce is produced by the fermentation of the mixture of
flour of wheat or rice and soyabean with the help of the fungus …………………….
Xanthan gum which imparts thickness to our favourite ice creams and puddings, is
obtained by the fermentation of starch and molasses with the help of
…………………… species. …………………… decompose the xenobiotic chemicals present
in sewage. Bacteria such as …………………… can control the soil pollution occurring
due to acid rain. Solution containing …………………… and artificial nitrogenase is
used in organic farming.

(7) What type of changes occur in a house having chronically ill old person? How will
you help to maintain a good atmosphere?

(8) The following pictures show the excessive use of social media and technology. How
does it affect our day-to-day life?

Q 4. Solve the following questions: (Any one) [5]

(1) Read the paragraph and answer the questions given below:
Biodiversity is the richness of living organisms in nature due to the presence of
various organisms, ecosystems and genetic variations within a species.
Biodiversity occurs at three different levels – genetic, species and ecosystem
diversity. 34 highly sensitive biodiversity spots are reported all over the world.
As far as India is considered, out of 135 species of animals, 85 species are found
in the jungles of eastern region. About 1,500 endemic plant species are found in
the Western Ghats. Construction of dams, roads, and colonies destroy the
habitats of wild life. Industrialization, urbanization and population explosion
put tremendous pressure on the existing biodiversity. It is crucial that we
conserve our rich biodiversity before it is completely destroyed and lost forever.

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Questions:
(a) What is biodiversity?
(b) Explain the types of biodiversity.
(c) Write the names of biodiversity hot spots in India.
(d) List the reasons for endangering several species of plants and animals.
(e) How will help conserve biodiversity?

(2) With respect to biotechnology, answer the following questions:

Questions:
(a) Mention two areas which involve the use of biotechnology.
(b) Name two institutes which work under the control of department of
biotechnology.
(c) Give two examples of genetically modified crops and their significance.
(d) What is bioremediation?
(e) Explain the concept of edible vaccines.

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