BOARD QUESTION PAPER: MARCH 2022

Science and Technology Part - 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) or (D) with subquestion number is to be written as
an answer.
For Eg: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Choose the correct Alternative: [5]

i. Gold plated ornaments is the example of _______.
(A) Electroplating (B) Alloying
(C) Anodizing (D) Galvanizing

ii. The functioning of the satellite launch vehicle is based on _______.

(A) Newton’s first law of motion (B) Newton’s second law of motion
(C) Newton’s third law of motion (D) Newton’s universal law of gravitation

iii. _______ is one of the combustible components of L.P.G.

(A) Ethane (B) Propane
(C) Methane (D) Ethene

iv. The power of a convex lens of focal length 25 cm is ________.

(A) 4.0 D (B) 0.25 D (C) –4.0 D (D) –0.4 D

v. ______ colour is deviated the least, in the spectrum of white light obtained with a glass prism.
(A) Red (B) Yellow (C) Violet (D) Blue

(B) Answer the following: [5]

i. Find the odd one out:
INSAT, GSAT, IRS, PSLV

ii. Complete the correlation:

Group 1 : Alkali metals : : _________ : Halogens.

iii. Match the correct pair:

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’

Refractive index of water (a) 1.31
(b) 1.36
(c) 1.33

iv. State True or False:

An electric motor converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

v. Write the IUPAC name for the following structural formula:

CH3  CH  CH3

OH
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. Atomic radius goes an increasing down a group.
ii. Simple microscope is used for watch repairs.
iii. It is recommended to use airtight container for storing oil for long time.

(B) Answer the following questions (any three): [6]

i. An object takes 5 s to reach the ground from a height of 5 m on a planet. What is the value of
‘g’ on the planet?
ii. Draw a neat labelled diagram of Hope’s Apparatus.
iii. State the Laws of Refraction.
iv. Answer the following:
(a) Name the main ore of aluminium.
(b) What impurities are present in aluminium ore?
v. Observe the given figure of Fleming’s Left Hand Rule and write the labels of ‘A’ and ‘B’:
Force of the conductor

Q.3. Answer the following (any five): [15]

i. Write the demerits of Mendeleev’s periodic table.
ii. State the laws related to the given diagram:
D C
2
B
E 1
3
S
F Sun A
Planet

iii. Identify the type of chemical reaction given below:

(a) CuSO4 + Fe 
 FeSO4 + Cu
(b) 2Mg + O2 
 2MgO
(c)  2KCl + 3O2 
2KClO3 
iv. If the speed of light in a medium is 1.5  108 m/s, what is the absolute refractive index of the
medium? (Speed of light in vacuum = 3  108 m/s).
v. Read the following paragraph and answer the questions based on it:
If heat is exchanged between a hot and cold object, the temperature of the cold object
goes on increasing due to gain of energy and the temperature of the hot object goes on
decreasing due to loss of energy.
The change in temperature continues till the temperatures of both the objects attain the
same value. In this process, the cold object gains heat energy and the hot object loses heat
energy. If the system of both the objects is isolated from the environment by keeping it
inside a heat resistant box, then no energy can flow from inside the box or come into the
box.
(a) Heat is transferred from where to where?
(b) Which principle do we learn about from this process?
(c) How will you state the principle briefly?
 vi. Complete the following table for convex lens:

Sr. Nature of the

Position of the object Position of the image
No. image
1. Beyond 2F1 ________ ________
2. ______ At infinity
3. Real, inverted
______ ________
and enlarged
vii. Explain the following terms:
(a) Metallurgy
(b) Ores
(c) Gangue.
viii. State the importance of Space Mission.
Q.4. Answer any one of the following questions: [5]
i. Observe the following diagram and answer the questions given below:
Magnetic field

N B Coil C S

A D
B1 R1
Carbon
Conducting brushes
ring
B2
R2
Axle

a. Identify the above diagram. 1

b. Write the principle on which the above appliance works. 1
c. Write the working of the above appliance. 2
d. Write the use of the above appliance. 1
ii. a. Identify saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon from the given structural formula: 2
H H
H H
(1) H – C –– C – H (2) C=C
H H
H H
b. Draw electron dot structure for (1) and (2). 2
c. Define Homologous series. 1
 BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: MARCH 2023
Science and Technology Part - 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 every MCQ, the correct alternative (A), (B), (C) or (D) with subquestion number is to be written
as an answer.
For Eg.: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Choose the correct alternative: [5]

i. The device used for producing current is called _______.
(A) A voltmeter (B) An ammeter
(C) A galvanometer (D) A generator
ii. If a ray of light passes from a denser medium to a rarer medium in a straight line, the angle of
incidence must be _______.
(A) 0 (B) 30 (C) 60 (D) 90
iii. The power of convex lens of focal length 20 cm is _______
(A) +5.0 D (B) 0.20 D (C) –5.0 D (D) 0.5 D
iv. Good conductor of electricity is ________.
(A) Bromine (B) Iodine (C) Graphite (D) Sulphur
v. The height of medium earth orbit above the surface of the earth is:
(A) 1,500 km (B) 250 km (C) 45,000 km (D) 25,000 km
(B) Answer the following questions: [5]
i. Find the odd man out:
Loudspeaker, Microphone, Electric motor, Magnet.
ii. Complete the co-relation:
CuI2 : Brown : : AgCl : _________
iii. Match the pair:
Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’
Substance Refractive index
Air (a) 1.33
(b) 1.46
(c) 1.0003
iv. State True or False:
“Wavelength of red light is close to 700 nm.”
v. Write the name of small satellite made by a group of students from COEP (College of
Engineering, Pune) sent to the space through ISRO in 2016.
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. For electric power transmission, copper or aluminium wire is used.
ii. Lemon or tamarind is used for cleaning copper vessels turned greenish.
iii. Elements belonging to the same group have the same valency.
 (B) Answer the following questions (any three): [6]
i. How do we feel about air in each of the following conditions?
(a) Relative humidity is more than 60%.
(b) Relative humidity is less than 60%.
ii. Complete the following reaction:
C12H22O11 heat
 ________ + ________
iii. Distinguish between Mass and Weight.
iv. Complete the following table:

Type of Satellite The names of Indian Satellite and launcher

1. Navigational Satellite : ________

Satellite Launcher : ________

2. Earth observation Satellite : ________

Satellite Launcher : ________

v. Define periods and groups of modern periodic table.

Q.3. Answer the following questions (any five): [15]

i. Calculate the escape velocity on the surface of the moon given the mass and radius of the
moon to be 7.34  1022 kg and 1.74  106 m respectively. (Given: G = 6.67  10–11 Nm2/kg2).
ii. An element has its electron configuration as 2, 8, 1. Now answer the following questions:
(a) What is the atomic number of this element?
(b) What is the group of this element?
(c) To which period does the element belong?
iii. Observe the figure and name the ray AB, ray CD, ray GH:
A
B
i Air
P N Q

r C
Glass
D
i1

S R
M
e G Air
H

iv. Read the following sentence and answer the questions:

“NaCl is an ionic compound.”
(a) Why is NaCl an ionic compound?
(b) State any two properties of ionic compounds.
v. Identify the physical and chemical changes from the following phenomena:
(a) Transformation of ice into water.
(b) Ripening of fruit.
(c) Milk turned into curd.
(d) Evaporation of water.
(e) Digestion of food in the stomach.
(f) Iron fillings get attracted towards the magnet.
 vi. Observe the following figure and answer the questions:
Wax layer

Lead
Copper
Iron
Specific heat capacity of metals
(a) Which element has maximum specific heat capacity? Justify.
(b) Which element has minimum specific heat capacity? Justify.
(c) Define specific heat of object.
vii. Identify figures A, B, C and given their uses:
(A) (B)

(C)

viii. Complete the following flow chart:

Hydrocarbons

Saturated __________

__________
Alkene __________
CnH2n+2
__________ CnH2n–2
Ex. : _______
Ex. : Ethene Ex. : _______

Q.4. Answer any one of the following questions: [5]

i. Observe the figure and answer the following questions:

(a) Name the defect of vision represented in above figure.

(b) State the reasons for this defect.
(c) How is it corrected?
(d) Draw the diagram to show the correction of this defect.
ii. Complete the following table:

S.N. Common Name Structural Formula IUPAC Name

1. Ethylene CH2 = CH2 _______
2. Acetylene _______ Ethyne
3. Acetic acid CH3 – COOH _______
4. Methyl alcohol _______ Methanol
5. _______ CH3 – CO – CH3 Propane-2-one
 BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: July 2023
Science and Technology Part - 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) or (D) with subquestion number is to be written as
an answer.
For Eg.: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Choose the correct alternative and write the correct option: [5]
i. _______ has the highest refractive index.
(A) Air (B) Water
(C) Glass (D) Diamond
ii. The left hand side of a chemical reaction represents _______.
(A) Product (B) Reactants
(C) Catalyst (D) Indicator
iii. In _______ block of the modern periodic table non-metals are found.
(A) s-block (B) d-block
(C) p-block (D) f-block
iv. The chemical reaction in which two or more products are formed from a single reactant is
called ________ reaction.
(A) Decomposition (B) Combination
(C) Displacement (D) Double displacement
3
v. If the refractive index of glass with respect to air is , the refractive index of air with respect
2
to glass is _______.
1
(A) (B) 3
2
1 2
(C) (D)
3 3
(B) Attempt the following questions: [5]
i. State whether the given statement is true or false:
Rancidity is oxidation process.
ii. Find the odd man out:
Camera, Telescope, Peephole in door, Microscope
iii. Find the co-relation:
Resistance : Ohm :: Potential difference : _______
iv. Write the defect of eye from the given figure:

v. Give the unit of intensity of magnetic field.

252
252
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. Tungsten metal is used to make solenoid type coil in an electric bulb.
ii. Simple microscope is used for watch repairs.
iii. Metallic character goes on decreasing while going from left to right in a period.
(B) Answer any three of the following questions: [6]
i. Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formulae:
(a) CH3 – CH – CH3

OH
(b) CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CH – CH3

Cl
ii. An iron ball of mass 5 kg is released from a height of 125 m and falls freely to the ground.
Assuming that the value of g is 10 m/s2, calculate time taken by the ball to reach the ground.
iii. What is meant by artificial satellite? Name the first satellite launched by Russia.
iv. Draw the image formed by convex lens, if object is placed at 2F1.
v. Why does the apparent position of stars keep changing a bit?

Q.3. Answer any five of the following questions: [15]

i. Identify the process given below and accordingly draw neat labelled diagram:
A molten mixture of alumina (melting point > 2000C) is done in a steel tank. The tank has a
graphite lining on the inner side. The lining does the work of cathode. A set of graphite rods
dipped in the molten electrolyte works as anode. Cryolite (Na3AlF6) and fluorspar (CaF2) are
added in the mixture to lower its melting point upto 1000C.
ii. With reference to the given diagram answer the following questions:

Calcium Lime
carbonate water
Heating

(a) Give type of chemical reaction.

(b) Give the names of reactants and products.
(c) Write down the balanced chemical equation.
iii. What is Electrical Power? Derive the unit of electric power from the given equations:
P=V

P=  ampere
1J 1C
= 1 volt  1 = 
1C 1S
1J
 P= = W (Watt).

iv. Explain the term anodization with example. Give one use of it.
v. State Kepler’s three laws of motion.
 vi. The electronic configuration of an element X is 2, 8, 8, 2.
(a) What is the atomic number of the element X?
(b) To which group does this element belong?
(c) In which period does this element lie?
vii. What is the contribution of India in space technology?
viii. Observe the given diagram and answer the following questions:
A
i
B N Air
P Q
r
Glass
Refraction
of light i1

S R
M C Air
e
D

(a) What is refraction of light?

(b) Name the emergent ray.
(c) Which two angles are equal?
Q.4. Attempt any one of the following questions: [5]
i. Observe the given diagram and answer the following questions:

T2

T1

(a) What is the name of the given apparatus?

(b) Which phenomenon is studied with the help of this apparatus?
(c) What are the final temperatures in thermometers T1 and T2?
(d) At what temperature the density of water is maximum?
(e) Give one example of the above phenomenon in nature.
ii. Observe and write the answers to the questions given below:
(I) (II)
H H
H H
HCCH C=C
H H
H H

(a) Write the names of compound I and II.

(b) Draw electron-dot structure for I and II.
(c) Which one of the above structures is saturated compound and unsaturated compound?
 BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: MARCH 2024
Science and Technology Part - 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. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Write the correct alternative: [5]

i. The SI unit of heat is _______.
(A) calorie (B) joule
(C) kcal/kg °C (D) cal/g °C

ii. We can see the sun even when it is little below the horizon because of _______.
(A) Reflection of light (B) Refraction of light
(C) Dispersion of light (D) Absorption of light

iii. _______ is the functional group of carboxylic acid.

(A) COOH (B) CO
(C) CHO (D) OH

iv. In simple microscope ________ lens is used.

(A) Concave (B) Plano concave
(C) Plano convex (D) Convex

v. In ________ process a layer of molten tin is deposited on metals.

(A) Anodization (B) Tinning
(C) Galvanizing (D) Alloying

(B) Answer the following: [5]

i. Write the name of the atom having the smallest size.

ii. Write the molecular formula of calcium carbonate.

iii. Write the use of ‘Calorimeter’.

iv. Identify the hydrocarbon from the given electron–dot structure :

H H
•• ••
H C C H
••

••

••

•• ••
H H

v. Match the columns:

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’

Refractive index of water (a) 1.31
(b) 1.36
(c) 1.33
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. When the gas formed on heating limestone, is passed through freshly prepared lime water, the
line water turns milky.
ii. Tungsten metal is used to make a solenoid type coil in an electric bulb.
iii. On exposure to air, silver articles turn blackish after some time.
(B) Answer the following (any three): [6]
i. State Dobereiner’s law of triad. Give one example of it.
ii. Identify the figure and explain its use:

iii. What is meant by satellite launch vehicle? Name any one Indian satellite launch vehicle.
iv. What is free fall? When is it possible?
v. The focal length of a convex lens is 20 cm. What is its power?

Q.3. Answer the following questions (any five): [15]

i. Select the appropriate option and complete the following paragraph :
(Metals, non-metals, metalloids, four, seven, s-block, p-block, d-block, f-block.)
On the basis of electronic configuration, elements in the modern periodic table are classified
into ________ blocks. Group 1 and 2 elements are included in ________ and all these
elements are metals. (except hydrogen). Group 13 to 18 elements are included in ________.
This block contains metals, non-metals and metalloids. Group 3 to 12 elements are included
in ________ and all the elements are ________ elements shown at the bottoms of the periodic
table i.e., lanthanides and actinides constitute ________ and all these elements are metals.

ii. (a) What are the factors affecting the rate of chemical reaction?
(b) Explain any one factor.
iii. Observe the following graph answer the following questions.

Boiling water + Vapour

100 D
C Liquid – Gaseous state
90
80
70
C 60
50
40
30
20
10 A B
(0, 0)
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Ice + Water
Time (Minutes)
(Solid + liquid)

(a) What does the graph represent?

(b) What does the line AB represent?
(c) What does the line BC represent?
 iv. Complete the following table by observing the given figures:

Figure

Points 

(a) Name of the defect ____________ ____________

(b) Position of the image ____________ ____________

(c) Lens used to correct ____________ ____________
the defect.

v. Write any three general properties of ionic compounds.

vi. Observe the figure and answer the questions:

F F
m1 m2
d

(a) State Newton’s universal law of gravitation.

(b) If the distance between the two bodies is tripled, how will the gravitational force
between them change?
(c) What will happen to gravitational force, if mass of one of the objects is doubled?

vii. The orbit of a satellite is exactly 35780 km above the Earth’s surface and its tangential
velocity is 3.08 km/s.
How much time the satellite will take to complete one revolution around the earth?
(Radius of the Earth = 6400 km.)

viii. What is a solenoid? Draw a neat diagram and name its various components.

Q.4. Answer the following questions (any one): [5]

i. Observe the given diagram and answer the questions :

Glass prim

(a) Name the process shown in the figure.

(b) Name the colour that deviates the most.
(c) Name the colour that deviates the least.
(d) Name any one phenomenon in the nature which is based on the above process.
(e) Define ‘spectrum’.
ii. Observe the diagram given below and answer the questions :

Thistle funnel
Gas delivery tube
Cork
Stand
Small
test tube

Big test tube

Acetic acid Freshly prepared

lime water
Sodium
carbonate

(a) Name the reactants in this reaction.

(b) Which gas comes out as effervescence in the bigger test tube?
(c) What is the colour change in the lime water?
(d) In the above experiment instead of sodium carbonate which chemical can be used to
get same product?
(e) Write the use of acetic acid.
 BOARD QUESTION PAPER: MARCH 2022
Science and Technology Part ‐ 2
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 subquestion number is to be written as
an answer.
For Eg: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Write the correct alternative: [5]

i. Bones contain ________ amino acids.
(A) Melanin (B) Haemoglobin
(C) Ossein (D) Insulin
ii. Giant squirrel is an example of ________ threatened species.
(A) Endangered (B) Rare
(C) Vulnerable (D) Indeterminate
iii. Human being belongs to ________ class.
(A) Mammalia (B) Amphibia
(C) Reptilia (D) Cyclostomata
iv. Organs like _______ can be donated after death.
(A) Skin (B) Heart
(C) Lungs (D) Bones
v. Volcano is a _________ disaster.
(A) Social (B) Political
(C) Biological (D) Geological
(B) Answer the following: [5]
i. Find the odd one out:
Earthquake, Flooding, Tsunami, War
ii. State true or false:
Oxidation of proteins is carried out in aerobic respiration.
iii. Complete the correlation:
Western ghat : Asiatic lion : : Sunderban sanctuary : __________
iv. Which type of fuel is used in thermal power plant?
v. Identify the picture and name it.
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. Cell division is one of the important properties of cell and organisms.
ii. Cockroach belongs to phylum Arthropoda.
iii. Power generation plant based on natural gas is eco-friendly.
(B) Answer the following (any three): [6]
i. Complete the following diagram:

Morphological

Evidences of
Evolution

Similarities
in bone
structure

ii. What do we learn from the story of Jadav Molai Payeng?

iii. Distinguish between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction. (two points)
iv. Define genetically modified crops and give any two examples.
v. What are vitamins? Write two types of vitamins.
Q.3. Answer the following (any five): [15]
i. Explain the meanings of the following symbols:

(1) (2) (3)

ii. Write any three characteristics of class reptilia.

iii. (1) Which substance is used to produce cheese?
(2) Which enzyme was used earlier for cheese production?
(3) Which enzyme is used to produce vegetarian cheese?
iv. (1) Which process is shown in the given diagram?
(2) What is the importance of this process?
(3) Which organs can be transplanted by this process?

v. What is meant by disaster? Write any two examples of each natural and man-made disaster.
vi. Write the objections raised against Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
 vii.
Biomass
Solar energy + CO2
Conversion
of cellulose
to glucose Harvesting

Threshing

Cellulose CO2
Sugars
Biofuel CO2

CO2
CO2
Liquid fuel
production
through
fermentation

(1) Which process is shown in the above given picture?

(2) Give two examples for liquid fuels and solid fuels obtained by this process.
vi. (1) Complete the stages in electric generator using wind energy.

(2) Write limitations in an electric generator using wind energy.

Q.4. Answer any one of the following: [5]

i. a. Sketch and label the essential and accessory whorls of flower.
b. What is pollination?
c. Give any two examples of agents of pollination.
ii. What will you do?
(1) You are spending more time on internet.
(2) Child of your neighbour is addicted to tobacco chewing.
(3) Your sister has become incommunicative.
(4) You have to use free space around your home for good purpose.
(5) Your brother studying in XII has developed the stress.
 BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: MARCH 2023
Science and Technology Part - 2
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Use of 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 every MCQ, the correct alternative (A), (B), (C) or (D) with subquestion number is to be written
as an answer.
For Eg.: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C)
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Write the correct alternative: [5]

i. Vestigial organ _______ present in human body is proof of evolution.
(A) Human hand (B) Appendix
(C) Ear muscles (D) Tail-bone
Note: * Above question has three possible answers, [Option (B), (C) and (D)].
Modified Question:
i. Vestigial organ _______ present in human body is proof of evolution.
(A) Human hand (B) Appendix
(C) Ear (D) Tail
ii. Type of sexual reproduction is _______.
(A) Fragmentation (B) Regeneration
(C) Gamete formation (D) Budding
Note: * Gamete formation is a process involved in sexual reproduction. It is not a type of sexual
reproduction.
Modified Question:
ii. _______ is not a type of asexual reproduction.
(A) Fragmentation (B) Regeneration
(C) Gamete formation (D) Budding
iii. The apex consumer is _______.
(A) Eagle (B) Frog
(C) Snake (D) Grasshopper
iv. The Hydroelectric capacity of Koyna dam is _______.
(A) 2400 MW (B) 1960 MW
(C) 1900 MW (D) 1961 MW
v. Animal with bilateral symmetry is _______.
(A) Star fish (B) Human
(C) Paramoecium (D) Amoeba
(B) Answer the following questions as per the given instructions: [5]
i. State whether the following statement is true or false:
To take selfie on road is the invitation for accident
ii. Write the correct co-relation:
Insulin : diabetes : : Interferon : __________
iii. To which class does bat belong?
iv. Match the correct pair:
Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
(1) Forest Conservation Act (a) 1986
(b) 1980
(c) 1970
 v. Write the name of indicated part in diagram:
Human jaw

Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]

i. Sometimes higher plants and animals too perform anaerobic respiration.
ii. It is absolutely necessary to control the fission reaction in nuclear power plant.
iii. Flower is structural unit of sexual reproduction in plants.
(B) Answer the following questions (any three): [6]
i. Write a short note on Environmental Conservation.
ii. Distinguish between Chordates and Non-chordates.
iii. Write the correct answer in blank circles.

Uses of stem cells

iv. Write down any two objectives of disaster management.

v. What are the benefits of mixing ethanol with petrol and diesel?
Q.3. Answer the following questions (any five): [15]
i. Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
ii. Complete the following chart:
Sr. No. Proteins Name of the Organs
1. Melanin, Keratin _______________
2. _______________ Pancreas
3. Haemoglobin, antibodies _______________
iii. Write the factors affecting environment.
iv. Answer the following questions from figure:

Wall Power house

Generator
A Sluice gates
B
Reservoir

C Penstock Turbine

(a) With reference to point B, potential energy of how much water reservoir in the dam will be
converted into kinetic energy?
 (b) What will be the effect on electricity generation, if the channel taking water to turbine starts at
point A?
(c) What will be the effect on electricity generation, if the channel taking water to turbine starts at
point C?
v. Cockroach, Frog, Sparrow, Star fish, from these animals which can regenerate its broken body part?
vi. Complete the diagram showing various processes in tissue culture.

Shooting
and Rooting

vii. Which fuels are obtained from biomass?

viii. Complete the following passage by using appropriate words given in brackets:
(Delhi, 12, 2005, army, National Disaster, rescue work, State Reserve Police, 2015)
National Disaster Response Force has been established as per the Disaster Management Act,
__________ Divisions of this force are working in army. Overall, __________ divisions are
working in the country. Its headquarter is in __________ and it is in action all over the
country with the help of __________. In Maharashtra, __________ Response Force is in
action through State Reserve Police Force. Personnel of this force have substantial
contribution in __________ in disasters like cyclones, cliff-sliding, building collapse, etc.
Q.4. Answer any one of the following questions: [5]
i. Answer the following questions by observing the diagram of menstrual cycle:
Hypothalamus
GnRH

Pituitary gland
FSH
Changes in the LH
ovary during Corpus
menstruation Fully grown luteum Corpus
follicle Ovulation
albicans

Progesterone and estrogen

Estrogen Beginning of new
menstruation
Changes in the
uterus during
menstruation

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1516 1718 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 1 2

 (a) What is the period of menstruation?
(b) On which day does ovulation occur during menstrual cycle?
(c) In menstrual cycle which reproductive organs undergo changes?
(d) Which period is said to be period of regeneration of endometrium ?
(e) Which period is said to be period of secretions of glands in endometrium?
ii. Solve the following cross word:
3
5 6
4
2

1 A D D I C T I O N

(1) Continuous consumption of alcoholic and tobacco materials.

(2) This app may cause the cyber crimes.
(3) A remedy to resolve stress.
(4) Requirement for stress free life.
(5) Various factors affect _______ health.
(6) Art of preparing food items.
 BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: July 2023
Science and Technology Part - 2
Time: 2 Hours Max Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
iii. Answer to every main question must start on a new page.
iv. In case of MCQs (Q. No. 1(A)) only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
v. For every MCQ, the correct alternative (A), (B), (C) or (D) with sub-question number is to be written
as an answer.
For Eg.: (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C) or (iv) (D)
vi. Scientifically correct and labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.
vii. Each answer must have correct question number and sub-question number.

Q.1. (A) Choose the correct alternative and write correct option number as answer: [5]
i. Genetic disorder like sickle cell anemia may be caused due to ________.
(A) mutation (B) translation
(C) translocation (D) transcription
ii. Protein like interleukin produced by biotechnology is used against________ disease.
(A) anemia (B) cancer
(C) diabetes (D) haemophilia
iii. We get________ of energy from one gram of lipid.
(A) 9 cal (B) 4 kcal
(C) 4 cal (D) 9 kcal

iv. The _______ bacteria are useful for cleaning the hydrocarbons and oil pollutants from soil
and water.
(A) Lactobacilli (B) Acidobacillus
(C) Pseudomonas (D) Streptococcus
v. Human males have _________ numbers of chromosomes.
(A) 44 + XX (B) 44 + XY
(C) 22 + XY (D) 22 + XX
(B) Answer the following: [5]
i. Pick the odd man out:
-carotene, lycopenes, xylitol, lutein.

ii. Identify the phylum of the given animal:

 iii. Complete the given flow chart

Types of stem cells

depending upon source

_______ _______ Adult stem

cells

iv. State, if True or False:

Communication media like mobile phone, television, internet should be used often.

v. Write the co-relation:

Ovary : Estrogen :: Testes: ……….. .
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. Duck billed platypus is a connecting link.
ii. Biofuel is important among the renewable sources of energy.
iii. Humans have a crucial role in maintaining environmental balance.
(B) Answer the following (any three): [6]
i. Draw a neat and labelled diagram of mitochondria and tri-carboxylic acid cycle.
ii. Write any two objections that were raised against Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection.
iii. Observe the given animal and answer the following questions:
(a) Identify the given animal and its phylum.
(b) Write any two characteristics of that phylum.

iv. Write any two objectives of disaster management.

v. Complete the given conceptual chart:

Harmful Effects of
radioactive pollutants on
humans
Q.3. Answer the following questions (any five): [15]
i. Observe the given figures and answer the following:

(A) (B) (C)

Identify the types of body symmetry and give one example of each apart from the given figure.
ii. Write a short note on — The types of Biodiversity.
iii. Complete the given chart:
Sr. No. Body Constituents Proteins/Amino Acids
1. Blood ………..
2. ……….. Ossein
3. Skin ………..
4. ……….. Insulin
5. Muscle ………..
6. ……….. Various proteins of cell
membrane
iv. Rearrange and write proper alphabetical sequence only and complete the given blanks:

(A) (B) (C)

Inject virus in
the plant

Entire plant is Consumption of raw potatoes

developed from the leaf helps to develop immunity
pieces containing genes against that pathogen
of human pathogen.
________________
(D) (E)

Virus infects the

pieces of potato
________________
leaves.

v. (a) Complete the given flow chart for electrical energy production based on thermal power plant.

Fuel Boiler for conversion

Coal of water to steam

(b) Complete the flow chart for energy transformation in thermal power plant.

Chemical Kinetic energy Electrical

energy in coal in steam energy
 vi. Complete the paragraph with the help of words given in the bracket:
(nutritive, ethanol, salt, actinomycetes, fermentation, carbon dioxide, lactic acid, Saccharomyces
cerevisiae)
Different types of breads are produced from flour of cereals. Dough is formed by mixing of baker's
yeast - …………, water, ……….. and other necessary materials with flour. Due to ………… of
carbohydrates by yeast, sugar is converted into ………… and ………… . Dough rises up due to CO2
and the bread becomes spongy. Bread and other products produced with the help of yeast become
……… .
vii. Fill in the blanks in the structure of Disaster Management Authority.

_______________________________
Chairman: Prime Minister

Other Social/Private
________________

Organizations
State disaster management authority
Chairman: Chief Minister

District disaster management authority

Chairman: __________

________________________
Chairman: Tehsildar System
involved in
actual rescue
_______ Village level Committee and
_______ Chairman: _________ rehabilitation
work

viii. (a) Write any two advantages and two problems associated with hydroelectric power plant.
(b) Is hydroelectric power generation environment friendly? What is your opinion?
Q.4. Answer the following (any one): [5]
i. Answer the following questions in complete sentence based on female reproductive system:
(a) How many immature oocytes are present at the time of birth in the ovary of female foetus?
(b) What is ovulation?
(c) What is menopause?
(d) Draw scientifically correct diagram of female reproductive system.
(e) Label the following parts:
(i) Ovary
(ii) Uterus
ii. (a) Complete the flow chart: (3)

Factors affecting
the Social Health
(b) Observe the following pictures and answer the following: (2)
(i) Whether the incidence shown in the picture is rational or irrational? Justify your
answer.

(ii) Identify the picture. What is the punishment given to the person shown in the
picture?
 BOARD ACTIVITY SHEET: MARCH 2024
Science and Technology Part - 2
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
iii. In case of MCQs [Q. No. 1(A)] only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
iv. Scientifically and technically correct, labeled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.
v. Each new question should be started on the new page.

Q.1. (A) Choose and write correct option number as answer: [5]
i. Regeneration occurs in _______.
(A) Amoeba (B) Paramoecium
(C) Euglena (D) Planaria
ii. Lactobacillus brevis gives us the beverage _______.
(A) cocoa (B) coffee
(C) wine (D) cider
iii. A minor change occurs due to change in position of any nucleotide is termed as _______.
(A) transcription (B) translocation
(C) mutation (D) translation
iv. Atomic power plant in Maharashtra is _______.
(A) Chandrapur (B) Koyana
(C) Tarapur (D) Anjanwel
v. Example of phylum Arthropoda is ________.
(A) scorpion (B) starfish
(C) earthworm (D) Hydra
(B) Solve the following: [5]
i. Pick the odd man out :
duckbill platypus, pomfret, lungfish, Peripatus.
ii. Write co-relation :
Skin: Melanin :: Pancreas : _______
iii. State, true or false :
Production of various useful aquatic organisms with the help of water is called blue
revolution.
iv. Write full form of WHO.
v. Match the pair:
‘A’ ‘B’
(1) Male (a) 44 + XX
(b) 44 + XY
(c) 44 + YY
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. Though tortoise lives on land as well as in water, it cannot be included in class-Amphibia.
ii. Hydroelectric energy, solar energy and wind energy are called renewable energies.
iii. We feel tired after exercise.
(B) Answer any three of the following: [6]
i. Write four adverse effects of radiations on human body.
 ii. Redraw and complete the given chart.

Factors
affecting
the Social
Health

iii. Write any four important facts which must be thought over while considering the scope of
disaster.
iv. Name two fuels obtained by microbial processes. Why is it necessary to increase the use of
such fuels?
v. What is DNA fingerprinting? Where is it mainly useful?
Q.3. Answer any five: [15]
i. (a) What are vitamins?
(b) Classify them according to their solubility.
(c) Give one example of each type as per above classification.
ii. Explain the following terms:
(a) Stem cells
(b) Cloning
(c) Genetically modified crops.
iii. Complete the given paragraph by filling the blank spaces from the options given in the
bracket.
[oxygen, pyridines, mechanical, CO2, petroleum, fatal, polyester, Nocardia]
Spilling of ________ oil occurs in ocean due to various reasons. This oil may prove
________ and toxic to aquatic organisms. It is not easy to remove the oil layer from surface
of water by ________ method.
However, bacteria like Pseudomonas spp. and Alcanovorax borkumensis have to ability to
destroy the ________ and other chemicals. Hence, these bacteria are used to clear the oil
spills. These are called as hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria (HCB). HCB decompose the
hydrocarbons and bring about the reaction of carbon with ________, ________ and water is
formed in this process.
iv. Observe the given picture and answer the questions.

Questions:
(a) Identify the given diagram.
(b) What is the source of energy in this project?
(c) Why this source is supposed to be ecofriendly?
 v. Complete the following chart:

Hobbies
helpful to
overcome
stress

vi. Write names of any six materials which are to be in the first aid box.
vii. (a) Define vestigial organs.
(b) Write names of any two vestigial organs in the human body.
(c) Write name of those animals in which these vestigial organs are functional.
viii. Read the statements and answer accordingly:
(a) Calcareous spines are present on the body. Tube feet are used for locomotion and
capturing prey also.
– Identify the phylum and give one example.
(b) I live in your small intestine. Pseudocoelom is present in my thread like body.
– Identify the phylum and give one example.
(c) My body is spindle shaped. I respire with the help of gills.
– Identify my class and give one example.
Q.4. Answer any one: [5]
i. Answer the following questions based on human male reproductive system:
(a) In which organ sperms are formed?
(b) What is the length of a sperm?
(c) What is the work of vas deferens?
(d) By which type of cell division, sperms are formed?
(e) Name any two unpaired organs of male reproductive system.
ii. Answer the following questions based on environmental conservation and biodiversity:
(a) Complete the flow chart: 2

Classification of
threatened species

(b) How can biodiversity be conserved? Give any four points. 2

(c) Complete the flow chart: 1
Colour of the pages in Red List of Endangered Species

Red List

_______ colour _______ colour