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K.S.E.E.B., Malleshwaram, Bangalore

SSLC Model Question Paper-4 (2015)
SCIENCE
Max Marks: 80

Time: 2 Hours 45 minutes

No. of Questions: 42

Code No. : 83E

Four alternatives are given for the each question. Choose the correct
alternative and write the complete answer along with its alphabet in the space
provided.

1 10 = 10

1. Localised form of obtainining electrical energy can be done by using,

(A) Nucler power reactor
(B) Thermal power station
(C) Solar cell panels
(D) Hydroelectric power.
2. One of the reducing agent used in the extraction of amorphous silicon is,
(A) Magnesium
(B) Coke
(C) Sodium
(D) Pohassium
3. Which one of the following is a carbohydrate?
(A) CH3CHO

(B) C5H10O5

(C) CH3COOH

(D) C6H5COOH

4. In the following device the magnetic field linked to the coil changes continuously,
producing very high voltage.
(A) A.C. dynamo

(B) D.C. dynamo

(C) Transformer

(D) Induction coil

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5. The transistor device used to produce desired frequency radio waves is,
(A) Oscillator
(B) Amplifier
(C) Rectifier
(D) Transformer
6. Aqueous solution of the following is a conductor of electricity
(A) Glucose
(B) Fructose
(C) Sodium chloride
(D) Sucrose
7. During germination the cotyledons appear above the soil in one of the plants.
(A) Turmeric
(B) Coconut
(C) Banana
(D) Castor
8. A tissue that assists in the production blood cells.
(A) Epithelial

(B) Bone

(C) Reticular

(D) Cartilage

9. A person shows less resistance towards microbial infections to the skin this is due
to
(A) Less immunity in the body
(B) Lack of fat cells in adipose tissue
(C) Reduced counts of Macrophages
(D) Anacmic
10. Indicator used to indicate gametes of pure dwarf plants
(A) TT

(B) Tt

(C) tT

(D) tt

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11. Match the names of the vertebrates given in coloumn A with the Charaiteristics
listed in coloumns B and C and write the answers in the space given below.
A

1. Alkane

a) Propene

i) C6 H6

2. Alkene

b) Cyclobutane

ii) C5H8

3. Alkyne

c) Isobutane

iii) C4H 6

4. Aromatic

d) Cyclo hexyne

iv) C4H10

e) Pentyne

v) C20H 42

f) Benzene

vi) C3H 6

Answer the following questions in one sentences:

71=7

12. What is the name of the process used to prepare biodiesel?

13. How is the compound of silicon used in cutting and grinding tools prepared?
14. State Faradays first law of electromagnetic induction.
15. How do you convert an intrinsic semiconductor into a semiconductor in which
charge carries are holes?
16. Use of D.D.T. should be minimized why?
17. What is the function of sensory nerves?
18. Cardiac muscles do not fatigue easily Give reason.
19. Draw a neat diagram of a petrol engine.
20. A tuning fork vibrates at a frequency of 100 Hz and the velocity of sound in air is
340 ms 1 .
21. The efficiency of a heat engine is 40%. If 1200 KJ of heat energy is supplied to it,
calculate the amount of heat energy that transformed into work.

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22. How is safety glass prepared? What is its advantage?
OR
Name the raw materials used in the manufacture of common glass. What should
be the additive to get red coloured glass?
23. Define saponification value of an oil or fat. What is its industrial significance?
OR
What are polyfunctional compounds? Write the structural of an aromatic
polyfunctional compound.
24. Write the balanced equations of the reactions taking place when molasses is
subjected to fermentation.
OR
In the manufacture of sugar, the sugar care juice is treated with calcium hydroxide
why? What is the reason for using coconut shell charcoal in the manufacture of
sugar?
25. Name any two metals that can displace hydrogen and metals that can not displace
hydrogen from dilute acids probable
OR
Two probable reactions of alumina with coke and potassium are given below:

Al2O3 + 3C
2Al + 3CO
Al2O3 + 6K
3K 2O + 2Al
Which of these two reactions are probably correct? Justify your answer.
26. Draw a neat diagram of D.C. motor.

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27. Write the circuit symbols of
(i) pnp transistor

(ii) Diode
OR

Name the junctions to be forward biased and reverse biased in a transistor circuit.
28. Electric current from a D.C. source is passed through molten (fused) sodium
chloride. Predict the products formed at the cathode and anode respectively.
Justify your answer.
OR
If the same quantity of electric charges are passed through the aqueous solutions
of silver nitrate and copper sulphate, the mass of silver and copper deposited at the
cathode will be different, what is the reason for this?
29. Mention any four differences between monocots and dicots.
OR
How does a gametophyte of bryophytes develops into a sporophyte.
30. Name any two sexually transmitted diseases and write any two measures to
control the same.
31. Arrange four ancestral forms of human beings in chronological order.
32. How are mutants produced? The production of mutant is not effectively being
implemented. Why?
33. Why was Mendel selected pea plants for his experiment?
OR
State the laws of heredity formulated by Mendel and explain.
34. Write the distinct parts of reflex arc with one function of each.

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Answer the following Questions.

5 3 = 15

35. a) State Mendeleevs periodic law.

How and why is it changed in modern periodic law.
Moseleys periodic law?
b) How do the following physical characteristics change in the periodic table
across a period?
(i) Atomic size

(ii) Ionisation energy

36. Draw a neat diagram of a nuclear power reactor.

37. Write the application of Doppler effect of
(i) Ultrasonics

(ii) Light waves

(iii) Radio waves.

38. Ozone layer is get depleted Why. Mention the effects of depletion of ozone.
OR
What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants give two examples for
each.
39. Draw the diagram of a typical dicotplat and label the parts.

Answer the following question

3 4 = 12

40. Draw a neat diagram of blast furnace used in the extraction of Iron.
41. Write the first three common stages of life cycle of all stars in order, explain the
third stage.
42. Draw the diagram showing vertical section of human eye and label any two parts.
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