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10th Science Sankalya (EM) - 2023 (GSEBMaterial - Com)
10th Science Sankalya (EM) - 2023 (GSEBMaterial - Com)
Standard: 10
Time: 3 Hours
SANKALYA Paper: 1
A WAY TO BETTER EDUCATION Marks: 80
SECTION - A
Answer the following questions as requested (Total 16 questions are objective) (one mark each) (Marks - 16)
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A. The near point of his eyes has receded away. B. The near point of his eyes has come closer to him. C. The far point of his
eyes has come closer to him. D. The far point of his eyes has receded away.
5. Generally non-metals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity? Diamond
A. Fullerene B. Coke C. Coke D. Graphite
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6. Which of the statement is incorrect?
A. All green plants and blue green algae are producers.
B. Green plants get their food from organic compounds.
C. Producers prepare their own food from inorganic compounds.
D. Plants convert solar energy into chemical energy.
7. Match the following: Column I (Reaction) ------- Column II (Type)
1. a. Displacement
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2. b. Double displacement
3. c. Combination
15. KeepIng the potential difference constant, the resistance of a circuit is halved. How does the current change?
16. True or False : Prenatal sex determination is legal in our country.
SECTION - B
Answer the following Q. no, 17 to 26 (within the limit of 40 to 50 words) as directed : (two marks each) (Marks - 20)
17. Mention the type of reactions Involving burning of coal and formation of water. Write equation for the reactions.
18. Give scientific reasons : It is not true that human beings have evolved from chimpanzees.
19. On which basis are the factors / points,chosen for the energy source?
20. Distinguish between: Coal and Petroleum
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22. Chart - diagram based questions:
A food chain with four trophic levels is shown in following diagram:
(1) Which trophic level indicates carnivores?
(2) Arrange trophic levels in correct manner on the basis of the amount of
available energy.
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22. Food chain and Food web.
23. Solve the following examples : A current of 0.5 A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb for 10 minutes. Find the amount of
electric charge that flows through the circuit.
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23. What is meant by saying that the potential difference between two points is 1 V ?
24. What is meant by displacement reaction? Which metal amongst the Fe and Cu is more reactive? Why?
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24. Give scientific reasons : Melting points and boiling points of ionic compounds are high.
25. Give scientific reasons :On moving down in a group, the atomic radii of elements increases gradually.
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25. On what basis, scientists classified the different elements in early attempts?
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What change occurs In the solution In test tube? What is responsible for such
change?
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SECTION - C
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Answer the following Q. no, 27 to 34 in short (within the limit of 60 to 80 words) as directed : (three marks each) (Marks - 24)
27. What are the functions of nervous tissue? How muscle tissue respond to nervous impulses?
28. What are fossil fuels? State its disadvantages.
29. Write note on : Fragmentation
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30. Which things do we need to remember in an exercise of tracing the family trees of species?
31. Write the laws of refraction of light.
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31. Solve the following examples : Light propagating In a rectangular glass slab enters into water. The refractive index of water with
respect to glass is 0.9. The angle of Incidence at the surface separating the two media Is 26° 48’. Find the angle of refraction.
Take sin 26° 48’ = 0.45 approximately.
32. Explain gaseous exchange in plants.
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32. What is lymph ? How it is formed and transport ? State the functions of it.
33. What does water of crystallisation indicate? Give examples.
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33. “The aqueous solution of the salt produced by neutralisation of weak acid and strong base possesses basic nature, while aqueous
solution of salt produced by neutralisation of weak base and strong acid possesses acidic nature.” Explain.
34. What changes would you suggest in your home in order to be environment-friendly?
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SECTION - D
Answer the following Q. no, 35 to 39 in detail (within the limit of 90 to 120 words) as directed : (four marks each) (Marks - 20)
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structure formed by it which show quick
response.
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37. Design an experiment to demonstrate hydrotropism.
38. Name different types of chemical reactions; and explain it with suitable example.
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38. How do you balance the chemical equation? Explain it stepwise with suitable illustration.
39. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a solar cooker? Are there places where solar cookers would have limited
utility?
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SCIENCE
Standard: 10
Time: 3 Hours
SANKALYA Paper: 2
A WAY TO BETTER EDUCATION Marks: 80
SECTION - A
Answer the following questions as requested (Total 16 questions are objective) (one mark each) (Marks - 16)
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C. to cut down forest trees for developmental activities
D. government agencies have the unquestionable right to order destruction of trees in forests.
5. On which metallic piece is the conducting wire wound to prepare an electromagnet?
A. Copper B. Soft iron C. Aluminium D. Nichrome
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6. ___________is the enzyme secreted by the pancreas which aids in digestion of proteins.
7. True or False : Fe acts as an oxidising agent in the following reaction:
8. The resistance of a wire is R. When this wire is stretched so that its length becomes double, its cross-sectional area becomes
half. What will be the resistance of this stretched wire ?
A. 4R B. 2R C. R D.
9. Unsaturated hydrocarbons add hydrogen in the presence of catalyst such as ………. give saturated hydrocarbons.
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10. Why are green plants called 'producers'?
11. Match the following Organisms with the Mode of reproduction commonly shown by it:
SECTION - B
Answer the following Q. no, 17 to 26 (within the limit of 40 to 50 words) as directed : (two marks each) (Marks - 20)
17. Give scientific reasons : Unlike animals, the plants do not show immediate response.
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18. Carefully observe the given diagram and answer the questions related it:
Only 10% energy is transferred from one trophic level to its upper trophic level. From following diagram how much energy
available to second and third trophic level?
19. What is the lens formula? State the lens formula for a thin lens with small aperture.
20. Arrange following events in correct sequence:
(a) Menstruation lasts for two to eight days.
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(b) Ovary releases one egg every month.
(C) Uterus lining becomes thick and spongy.
(d) Egg is not fertilised.
21. Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirement of multicellular organisms like humans ?
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22. Give scientific reasons : In a tungsten electric-bulb, a coil of wire, rather than a straight wire, is used.
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22. Diference between: Resistance in conductor and Resistivity of the conductor.
23. In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involved displacement by copper metal. Write down the
reaction involved.
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23. Deference between: Combination reaction and Decomposition reaction:
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24. Deference between: Diamond and Graphite:
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24. What is hydrogenation? What is its industrial application?
25. Give scientific reasons :Newlands’ law of octaves could not classify all the elements known at that time.
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25. What were the limitations of Dobereiner’s classification?
26. Explain why the planets do not twinkle.
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SECTION - C
Answer the following Q. no, 27 to 34 in short (within the limit of 60 to 80 words) as directed : (three marks each) (Marks - 24)
27. Solve the following examples : A convex lens forms a real and inverted image of an object at a distance of 40 cm from It. What is
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the distance of the object from the lens if the size of the image is the same as that of the object? Determine the power of the
lens.
28. Explain the need to use more complex ways of reproduction for most of multi-cellularorganisms.
29. Write a short note on compass. OR What is a compass? Give brief information about it.
30. Why does the Sun appear reddish at the sunrise and the sunset?
31. How can three resistors of resistances and be connected to give a total resistance of (a) ?
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31.
Solve the following examples : In the following circuit A, B and
C are three ammeters. 0.5 A current is shown by ammeter B.
(a) Find the currents passing through ammeters A and C.
(b) Find the total resistance of the circuit.
32. Draw neat and clean diagram of digestive system of human and label it.
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32. How heart and blood circulation varies in higher animals ? Explain.
33. Identify the fossils in, successive layer a, b axid c.
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33. Carefully observe the given diagram I chart and answer the questions related with it:
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(1) In the given figure state suitable word in place of a and b for the type of reproduction.
(2) Which character is a dominant one? How would you decide that it is a dominant character?
(3) What is the ratio of expression of dominant and recessive traits in the generation
34. Explain the preparation and uses of bleaching powder.
SECTION - D
Answer the following Q. no, 35 to 39 in detail (within the limit of 90 to 120 words) as directed : (four marks each) (Marks - 20)
35. On the basis of the issues raised in sustainable management of natural resources chapter, what changes would you incorporate in
your lifestyle In a move towards a sustainable use of our resources?
36. What are structural isomers? Give examples.
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37. Balance the following chemical equations: (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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37. Water contains hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of 2:1. Prove it by an activity.
38. Write a short note on: Ecosystem
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38. State the points of explanation which are derived from the study of flow of energy in an ecosystem.
39. What is atmospheric refraction? Explain briefly.
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SCIENCE
Standard: 10
Time: 3 Hours
SANKALYA Paper: 3
A WAY TO BETTER EDUCATION Marks: 80
SECTION - A
Answer the following questions as requested (Total 16 questions are objective) (one mark each) (Marks - 16)
1. What are the recycled materials used in building houses and roads these days?
2. Charcoal is considered as a better fuel compared to wood because ….
A. it burns without flames. B. it is comparatively smokeless. C. it has a higher heat generation efficiency. D. all of the given.
3. With what Newlands’ law of octaves was compared?
4. Variations are more viable in ______________reproduction.
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5. Who am I?: The compound which is also called marble and limestone.
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9. Why does a soft iron rod start attracting iron needle or pins if current is passed through a coil which is wound around it?
10. In evolutionary terms, we have more common with
A. a bacterium. B. a spider. C. a chimpanzee. D. a Chinese school-boy.
11. Alloys do not oxidise (burn) readily at high temperatures. For this reason, they are commonly used in ___________ .
12. Match the following: Column I ----- Column II
3. (C) Carboxylic_acid
SECTION - B
Answer the following Q. no, 17 to 26 (within the limit of 40 to 50 words) as directed : (two marks each) (Marks - 20)
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22. What are the qualities of an ideal source of energy?
23. What are metallolds or semi-metallic elements? Give examples.
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23. Distinguish between the following:Elements of a group and Elements of a period
24. You must have seen tarnished copper vessels being cleaned with lemon or tamarind juice. Explain why’ these sour substances are
effective in cleaning the vessels.
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24. What would you observe when zinc is added to a solution of iron (II) sulphate ? Write the chemical reaction that takes place.
25. How is food transported in plants ?
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25. What happens when we are injured and start bleeding ?
26. Diference between: Myopia and Hypermetropia.
SECTION - C
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Answer the following Q. no, 27 to 34 in short (within the limit of 60 to 80 words) as directed : (three marks each) (Marks - 24)
34. Consider a circular loop of wire lying in the plane of the table. Let the current pass through the loop clockwise. Apply the Right-
hand thumb rule to find out the direction of the magnetic field inside and outside the loop.
SECTION - D
Answer the following Q. no, 35 to 39 in detail (within the limit of 90 to 120 words) as directed : (four marks each) (Marks - 20)
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36. How is a normal eye able to see distinctly, distant as well as nearby objects?
37. State the true and false option for the chemical reaction given below:
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39. Explain the extraction of metals low In the reactivity series.
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SCIENCE
Standard: 10
Time: 3 Hours
SANKALYA Paper: 4
A WAY TO BETTER EDUCATION Marks: 80
SECTION - A
Answer the following questions as requested (Total 16 questions are objective) (one mark each) (Marks - 16)
1. The image formed by a concave mirror is virtual, erect and magnified. The position of the object is ......... .
A. At F B. At C C. At infinity D. Between P and F
2. True or False : Absence of calcium or magnesium makes the water hard.
3. Which of the following devices can harness solar energy?
A. Solar cooker B. Solar cells C. Solar water heater D. All of the above
4. Which fundamental particle forms the real basis for the modern classification of elements?
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A. Nucleon B. Neutron C. Electron D. Proton
5. Why are ‘danger’ signal lights red?
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7. Which of the following statements is true for acids?
A. Bitter and change red litmus to blue. B. Sour and change red litmus to blue. C. Sour and change blue litmus to red. D. Bitter
and change blue litmus to red.
8. The synthesis of enzymes in the cell is under the control of…………..….
9. True or False : Plants such as banana, orange, rose and jasmine that have lost the capacity to produce seeds can reproduce by
vegetative propagation.
10. Answer in one word: Which canal has brought greenery to considerable areas of Rajasthan?
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11. In food chain, organisms which synthesise carbohydrates by the conversion of radiant energy are called....
A. primary producers B. primary consumers C. primary carnivores D. primary decomposers
12. Why is sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil?
13. The artery emerging from the left ventricle is called…………….. .
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14. Name the hormones secreted by thyroid, parathyroid and pancreas.
15. In Fleming’s left-hand rule, the thumb denotes the direction of………………. .
16. A material following Ohm’s law is Ohmic. Which of the following is non Ohmic material ?
A. Copper wire B. Liquid electrolyte C. Vacuum tubes D. Both (b) and (c)
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SECTION - B
Answer the following Q. no, 17 to 26 (within the limit of 40 to 50 words) as directed : (two marks each) (Marks - 20)
17. Give scientific reason :The production of household waste can be reduced by few common steps.
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18. State the equations of zinc and lead, where it displaces copper from its compounds.
19. Explain in short : Wave energy
20. Give scientific reasons :On moving down in a group, the atomic radii of elements increases gradually.
21. Explain the word : Micro-evolution
22. The magnification produced by a plane mirror is + 1. What does this mean?
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22. Give scientific reasons :A big concave mirror Is used In a solar furnace and solar cooker.
23. What happens at the synapse between two neurons?
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23. Diferents between: Phooperiodism and phototropism:
24. Difference between: Afforestation and Reforestation. Ans.
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24. Difference between: Extinct species and Endangered species.
25. Give scientific reasons for the following statements: The wall of the artery is thick and elastic while that of vein is relatively thin.
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25. Why the energy and the materials from Outside are needed in our body ? what is the source for these?
26. Fresh milk has a pH of 6. How do you think the pH will change as it turns into curd? Explain your answer.
SECTION - C
Answer the following Q. no, 27 to 34 in short (within the limit of 60 to 80 words) as directed : (three marks each) (Marks - 24)
27. You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two contain an acidic solution
and a basic solution respectively. If you are given only red litmus paper, how will you identify the contents of each test tube?
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28. What is called redox reaction (or oxidation - reduction reactions)? Explain it with suitable examples.
29. What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances?
30. How does the design of the body solve a problem when immediate response is needed? Where should such connection be made
?
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31. Explain the Idea of evolution.
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31. Natural selection is directing evolution in the beetle population. Explain in detail.
32. Enlist the common properties of metals.
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32. Explain the extraction of metals remain at the top of the reactivity series.
33. Write the laws of refraction of light.
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33. Draw a ray diagram showing the position, nature and size of the image of an object placed (anywhere) between the optical centre
of a concave lens and infinity.
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34. (a) What property do all elements in the same column of the periodic table as boron have in common ? (b) What property do all
elements In the same column of the periodic table as fluorine have in common?
SECTION - D
Answer the following Q. no, 35 to 39 in detail (within the limit of 90 to 120 words) as directed : (four marks each) (Marks - 20)
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37. Explain the chemical properties of acid.
38. Explain the series combination of resistors and derive the formula of equivalent resistance.
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38. What is an electric fuse? Explain its fabrication, function and use in electric circuit in detail.
39. How do fossils form layer by layer?
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SCIENCE
Standard: 10
Time: 3 Hours
SANKALYA Paper: 5
A WAY TO BETTER EDUCATION Marks: 80
SECTION - A
Answer the following questions as requested (Total 16 questions are objective) (one mark each) (Marks - 16)
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5. Define: OR Explain the terms: Nuclear fission
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restore proper’ vision?
9. Definition: Watershed Management:
10. WHO AM I? : I am an allotrope of carbon which has 60 atoms of carbon in a shape of a football.
11. True or False : Aluminium cannot be extracted by reducing alumina with carbon.
12. A detritus food chain begins with ................. .
A. Carnivores B. Herbivores C. Omnivores D. Decomposers
13. Match the following: Section A - Section B
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1. Current-carrying solenoid a. Is used to lift heavy objects made of iron.
5. Electric generator e. Is used to prevent damage to the appliances and the circuit due to overloading.
14. True or False : The communication between the peripheral nervous system and the other parts of the body is facilitated by the
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16. Match the following : Match the following compounds with their formulae:
SECTION - B
Answer the following Q. no, 17 to 26 (within the limit of 40 to 50 words) as directed : (two marks each) (Marks - 20)
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19. Let the resistance of an electrical component remain constant while the protentlal difference across the two ends of the component
decreases to half of its former value. What change will occur in the current through it?
20. Draw the structures for the following compounds:
(i) Ethanoic acid (ii) Bromopentane (iii) Butanone (iv) Hexanal
Are structural Isomers possible for bromopentane?
21. Compare the traditional water harvesting system with the probable systems in hilly / mountainous area or plains or plateau
regions.
22. How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits may be dominant or recessive?
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22. Explain the word : Micro-evolution
23. Give full form: HIV—AIDS
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23. Following events in flowering plants given below:
(a) Pollen tube develops in style
(b) Plumule develops as shoot system
(c) Ovule modified in seed
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(d) Anther releases pollen and stigma receives it.
Arrange them in correct sequence.
24. Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals. I
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24. Diferents between: Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system:
25. Give any two ways in which non- biodegradable substances would affect the environment.
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Chart - diagram based questions:
In a given food web,
(1) Identify which one is secondary as well as tertiary consumers.
(2 ) Identify which one has minimum conc. of pesticides.
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26. Give scientific reasons : Curd and sour substances should not be kept in brass and copper vessels.
SECTION - C
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Answer the following Q. no, 27 to 34 in short (within the limit of 60 to 80 words) as directed : (three marks each) (Marks - 24)
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31. Carefully observe the given diagram / chart and answer the questions related with It:
Questions:
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(1) State the name of microbe that has increased beyond a safe level in the river Ganga.
(2) What is the main cause of the contamination of the river Ganga?
(3) From which source does we know that the pollution level in the Ganga is high?
32. Solve the following examples : Three resistors are connected in parallel with a 30 V battery. A current of 7.5 A flows through the
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circuit. If two out of the three resistors are of 10 Ω and 12 Ω, determine the resistance of the third resistor.
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SECTION - D
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Answer the following Q. no, 35 to 39 in detail (within the limit of 90 to 120 words) as directed : (four marks each) (Marks - 20)
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