10th Science 2 Paper
1.A | Write the correct alternative :
1.A.i) Transfer of information from molecules of DNA to mRNA is called as ______ process.
Gene
Mutation
Translocation
Transcription
ii) In a plant flower the female whorl is ______.
Corolla
Calyx
Androecium
Gynoecium
iii) Giant squirrel is an example of ______ threatened species.
Endangered
Rare
Vulnerable
Indeterminate
iv) Sponges have special cells present on their body, they are known as ______ cells.
Germ
Collar
Cnidoblasts
Ectodermal Cell
v) Triple fusion involves ______.
Fusion of male gamete with female gamete
Fusion of tube nucleus with generative nucleus
Fusion of two polar nuclei
Fusion of second male gamete with two polar nuclei
1.B | Answer the following :
1.B.i Find odd one out:
Tail bone ,wisdom teeth ,ear pinna ,appendix ,heart
ii) Find out the correlation
White revolution : increase in dairy production::Green Revolution:_____
iii) State whether True or False:
The chromosome number in germ cells producing the gametes are diploid.
iv) What is the full form of UNEP?
v) I am the V shaped chromosome with central centromere and equal
chromatid arms. What is my name?
2.A | Give scientific reasons (any two) :
2.A.i Why are oral rehydration solution given to people who experience
loose motion?
ii) Why it is necessary to ban the use of plastic bags?
iii) Power generation plant based on natural gas is eco-friendly.
2.B | Answer the following question (any three):
2.B i) What is pollination? Explain the different types of pollination.
ii) Differentiate between pre-disaster management and post-disaster
management
iii) Observe the following picture and state what can be the outcome
iv) Complete the flowchart
v) Complete the chart on production of beverages.
3 | Answer the following (any five) :
3.A) Label the body organization of human in the following figure:
3.B) Observe the following diagram and answer the following
question
1. To which phylum does the animal included in the diagram belong?
2. What is the exoskeleton made up?
3. What is the symmetry?
3.C) Sketch and label the essential and accessory whorls of
flower.
3.D) Complete the paragraph using proper words:
3.E) Complete the following chart
3.F)
i) What are the components of the DNA molecule?
ii) Define heredity and give two examples?
iii) What is meant by triplet codon?
3.G) What is importance of stem cells in medical science?
3.H)
i) Define disaster?
ii) Mention the long term effects of disaster on society.
iii) What is catastrophic disaster? Give an example.
4 | Answer any one of the following :
4.A Observe the figure and label it properly:
What is the figure related to?
Why are reflectors used?
Draw a flow chart showing different stages in such a process.
How is the process used to generate electricity?
What other method can be used to generate electricity using the same
energy source?
4.B) Answer the questions.
Ecosystem is formed by biotic and abiotic factors and their
interactions with each other. Each factor plays very important role
in the ecosystem.
Name the different types of ecosystem. Give one example of each.
What type of ecosystem is formed by ponds?
What is the relationship between environment and ecosystem?
How is environmental balance maintained?
What is the impact of ecosystem destruction?
