BRILLIANCE CLASSES

Std.: 10 (English) Science - II Marks: 40

Date: 14-Dec-2023 Science prelim paper Time: 2 hours
Chapter:
Q.1 (A) Multiple Choice Questions. (5)

1) ............... is an organic compound of abiotic components.

a. Proteins b. Iron c. Sodium d. Oxygen

2) The given figure provides essential evidence regarding the evolution of species from one
form to another which are referred to as-

a. Anatomical Evidences b. Morphological Evidences

c. Paleontological Evidences d. embryological Evidences

3) Cytokinesis is the division of ............... .

a. cell b. cytoplasm c. cell wall d. nucleus

4) An ovule develops into ............... and an ovary into ............... after fertilization.
a. fruit, seed b. seed, fruit c. zygote, seed d. seed, zygote

5) In thermal power plants, the steam is converted back to water by taking out heat from it in
the ............... in the cooling tower.
a. compressor b. condenser
c. generator d. boiler

(B) Answer the following questions. (5)

1) Find co-related terms

Calyx: Sepals :: Corolla : ____________.

2) Find the odd one out.

Planaria, Yeast, Euglena, Amoeba

 3) Match the pair.

Column "A" Column "B" Column "C"

i. Wind Dams Solar energy

ii. Water Power plant Chemical energy

Solar panels Potential energy

Windmill Kinetic energy

4) State true or false.

In thermal power plants, the turbine is rotated using water with great force.

5) Name the following.

The agents of a cross pollination.

Q.2 A) Give scientific reason. (Any two) (4)

1) Fertilization in plants is called double fertilization.

2) It is absolutely necessary to control fission reaction in nuclear power plants.

3) We need to conserve our nature.

B) Answer the following questions. (Any three) (6)

1) State the functions of sepals and petals.

2) Complete the give diagram.

3) Distinguish between

Solar photovoltaic cells and Solar thermal power plant.

OR
Electricity generation from solar cells and Solar thermal power generation.

4) Write short notes

Write short note on Energy production in microorganisms through Anaerobic Respiration.

5) Give examples of non-conventional sources of energy.

Q.3 Answer the following questions. (Any five) (15)

1) Redraw the flow-chart with corrections. Explain in brief the process of obtaining energy
through oxidation of carbohydrates, lipids & proteins.

2) 1. What is Meiosis?
2. What is the significance of meiosis? (any 2)
3. Why is meiosis called a reductional division?

3) Select the appropriate options and rewrite the following paragraph.

(Luteinizing hormone, endometrium of uterus, follicle stimulating hormone, estrogen,
progesterone, corpus luteum)
The effect of ................ causes growth of follicles present in the ovary. This follicle secretes
................. . Under the effect of this hormone, ............... grows / regenerates. Fully grown up
follicle bursts due to the effect of ..............., ovulation occurs and ............... is formed from
remaining part of follicle. It secrets estrogen and ................. . Under the effect of these
hormones, glands of endometrium are activated and it becomes ready for implantation.

4)

i. Write the name and category of each of the component shown in the picture​? (2)
ii. What is necessary to convert this picture into food web? Why? (3)

5) How all the life processes contribute to the growth and development of the body ?

6) Study of fossils is an important aspect of study of evolution or explain the importance of

fossils as proof of evolution.

7) Redraw the given type of reproduction in the correct sequence and explain it.
 8) Is water a conventional source of energy ? Why do you think so ?

Q.4 Answer the following in details (Any one) (5)

1) Write evolutionary history of modern man.

2) What are twins? Explain their types and the process of development.