BOARD QUESTION PAPER: MARCH 2019

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PART - 2

Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 40

Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Draw scientifically correct labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
iii. Start writing each main question on new page.
iv. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
v. For each MCQ (i.e. Q. No. 1-B) evaluation would be done for first attempt only.
vi. For each MCQ correct answer must be written along with its alphabet.
Eg.: (i) (A)……..., (ii) (B) ……..., (iii) (C) ……....

1. (A) Solve the following questions. [5]

i. Identify the process shown in figure and name it. (1)
200
MeV

141
56 Ba
200
n MeV
n n
235 236
92 U 92 U n
92
36 Kr 200
200 MeV
MeV

ii. Pranav and Pritee are twins in your class. They belong to _______ twins type. (1)
iii. There is a oil layer on the water surface of river in your area. What will you do? (1)
iv. Fill in the boxes with the help of the given clue: (1)
Continuous consumption of alcohol and tobacco material ________

A O

v. Find out the correlation: (1)

White revolution : Increase in dairy production :: Green revolution : ________.
(B) Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the statements: [5]
i. Somatic and stem cells undergo ________ type of division.
(A) meiosis (B) mitosis
(C) budding (D) cloning
ii. Which of the following is a man-made disaster?
(A) Earthquake (B) Flood
(C) Meteoric (D) Leakage of toxic gases
iii. In a food chain autotrophic plants are present at the _______ level.
(A) Tertiary nutrition (B) Secondary nutrition
(C) Producer (D) Apex
iv. ________ is a cold blooded animal.
(A) Bat (B) Snake
(C) Rabbit (D) Elephant
v. ________ is a connecting link between annelida and arthropoda.
(A) Duck-billed platypus (B) Peripatus
(C) Lungfish (D) Whale
2. Solve any five of the following questions: [10]
i. Complete the following chart:

Evidences
of
Evolution

ii. Draw a neat diagram of the structure of chromosome and label the parts:
a. Centromere b. p-arm.
iii. What are the advantages of hydroelectric power generation?
iv. State any four benefits of animal classification.
v. State any four objectives of disaster management.
vi. Give scientific reason:
Microbial enzymes are used instead of chemical catalyst in a chemical industry.
vii. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow:
A liberal view behind the concept of organ and body donation is that after death our body
should be useful to other needful persons so that their miserable life would become
comfortable. Awareness about these concepts is increasing in our country and people are
voluntarily donating their bodies.
Life of many people can be saved by organ and body donation. Blinds can regain their vision.
Life of many people can be rendered comfortable by donation of organs like liver, kidneys,
heart, heart valves, skin etc. Similarly, body can be made available for research in medical
studies. Many government and social organizations are working towards increasing the
awareness about body donation.
a. What is the liberal view behind the organ and body donation?
b. Name any four organs that can be donated.
3. Solve the following questions (any five): [15]
i. Answer the following questions:
a. What do you mean by central dogma?
b. What is transcription?
c. What is meant by triplet codon?
ii. Complete the following chart and state which process of energy production it represents:

Lipids Proteins

Fatty acids Glycolysis

Kreb’s cycle

CO2 + H2O + Energy

iii. a. Playing games on mobile while eating is right or wrong. Justify.

b. What do you conclude from the following picture?

c. Observe the following picture and state what can be the outcome?

iv. Observe the diagram and answer the questions:

Emission of
hot gases
Fuel Combustion
chamber
Generator

Gas
Compressor
turbine
Air

a. Which energy is generated from the power plant?

b. State its source.
c. Which is more ecofriendly  Power generation from coal or Power generation from
natural gas? Why?
v. Identify my class/phylum and give one example of it:
a. I have mammary glands and exoskeleton in the form of hair.
b. We form the highest number of animals on the planet. We have bilateral symmetry and
our exoskeleton is in the form of chitin.
c. I live in your small intestine, my body is long and thread like and pseudocoelomate.
vi. Observe the following figure and answer the questions:
Methane
Gas Soil Processing
Garbage cover of sewage

Well to
monitor
ground
water
level Collection of sewage

a. Identify the process shown in the figure.

b. Explain the process in short.
vii. a. What is biotechnology?
b. Explain any two commercial applications of it.
4. Solve any one of the following questions: [5]
i. a. Identify the following symbols and state their significance: (2)

(1) (2)
b. How can biodiversity be conserved? (3)
ii. Answer the following questions:
a. “Gender of child is determined by the male partner of couple.” Draw a diagram
explaining the above statement. (2)
b. Prepare a slogan for campaign against female foeticide. (1)
c. In the following figure, explain how new fungal colonies of mucor are formed: (1)
Sporangium

Spores

Hyphae
Rhizoid

d. Identify and state the type of reproduction represented in the above figure. (1)
BOARD QUESTION PAPER: July 2019
Science and Technology Part - 2
Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 40

Note:
i. Solve the questions in sequence.
ii. Draw diagrams wherever necessary.

1. (A) Solve the following questions: [5]

i. Match the columns: (2)

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’

a. Haemoglobin 1. Skin
b. Ossein 2. Blood
3. Bones

ii. Find odd one out: (1)

Diabetes, Anaemia, Leukemia, Thalassemia
iii. Write the correct co-relation: (1)
Transverse Binary Fission : Paramoecium :: Longitudinal Binary Fission :
iv. Who am I? (1)
I have suckers. I am blood sucking ectoparasite and my body is segmented.
(B) Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the sentences: [5]
i. Calcareous spines are present on the body of _______ animal. (1)
(A) Fish (B) Snail
(C) Sponge (D) Star fish
ii. _______ beverage is obtained by fermentation of apple juice. (1)
(A) Cider (B) Wine
(C) Coffee (D) Cocoa
iii. _______ is man-made disaster. (1)
(A) Earthquake (B) Flood
(C) Leakage of poisonous gas (D) Meteorite
iv. ________ microbes provide organic manure to the paddy fields. (1)
(A) Azolla (B) Anabaena
(C) Azotobacter (D) Acetobacter
v. The length of a sperm is about _______ micrometers. (1)
(A) 400 (B) 5
(C) 60 (D) 600
2. Answer the following questions (any five): [10]
i. Hydroelectric energy, solar energy and wind energy are called renewable energies. Why? (2)
ii. Complete the following table: (2)
Plant/Microbes Function
1. Pteris vitata -----------------------
2. Pseudomonas -----------------------
3. ----------------------- Absorption of uranium and arsenic
4. ----------------------- Absorption of radiations of nuclear waste
iii. Define vestigial organs. Write any two names of vestigial organs in human body. (2)
iv. Despite of various diagnostic tests, a couple could not have a child. In this situation, which
remedies will you suggest? (2)
v. Write any four harmful effects of consumption of alcoholic drinks on human body. (2)
vi. Complete the following table: (2)

Source Microbe Amino Acid

Sugar molasses and salt Citric acid

-----------------------

Lactobacillus delbrueckii -----------------------

-----------------------
Corn steep liquor Aspergillus itaconius
-----------------------

vii. First aid training is essential. Why? (2)

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

i. What will you do? Why? (3)
a. Child of your neighbour is addicted to tobacco chewing?
b. Your friend has developed the hobby of snapping selfies.
c. Your sister has become incommunicable. She prefers to remain alone.

ii. a. Write main types of vitamins. (3)

b. Name water soluble vitamins.
c. Name fat soluble vitamins.

iii. Complete the flow chart: (3)

Ecosystem

Biotic components

Autotrophic

Producers Animals Decomposers

Plants

iv. a. What are the meaning of the following symbols? Write your role accordingly. (3)

A B C
v. The building in which you are residing has caught fire on the ground floor. What necessary
rescue steps will you take? (3)
vi Explain with suitable examples importance of anatomical evidences in evolution. (3)
vii. Answer the following questions:
a. In our country, there seems to be lack of awareness regarding reproductive health.
Why? (1)
b. Write the symptoms of disease gonorrhea. (1)
c. What precautions will you take maintain reproductive health? (1)
4. Answer any one of the following questions: [5]
i. Identify the class of given animals and write one characteristic of each animal:
a. Kangaroo b. Penguin c. Crocodile
d. Frog e. Sea-horse
ii. Draw schematic of power plant based on natural gas and answer the following questions:
i. At which place natural gas power plant is situated in Maharashtra?
ii. How is pollution reduced in natural gas based power plant?
iii. Give two examples of eco-friendly electricity process.
BOARD QUESTION PAPER: MARCH 2020
Science & Technology Part - 2
Time: 2 Hours Total 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 sub-question number is to be written as an
answer.
For e.g. (i) (A), (ii) (B), (iii) (C).
vi. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1. (A) Choose the correct option and write its number for the following questions: [5]
i. Transfer of information from molecule of DNA to mRNA is called _______ process.
(A) Transcription (B) Translation (C) Translocation (D) Mutation
ii. Body breaks up into several fragments and each fragment starts to live as a new individual. This is _______
type of reproduction.
(A) Budding (B) Fragmentation (C) Regeneration (D) Binary fission
iii. Incomplete combustion of fuels leads to formation of _______
(A) Carbon monoxide (B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Chlorofluorocarbon (D) Hydrogen sulphide
iv. The spindle fibres start appearing from _______ stage of karyokinesis.
(A) Prophase (B) Metaphase (C) Anaphase (D) Telophase
v. Salts which can be used as supplement of calcium and iron are obtained from _______
(A) Carbonic acid (B) Acetic acid (C) Citric acid (D) Gluconic acid
Q.1. (B) Solve the following questions: [5]
i. Find odd one out:
Drying, Salting, Cooking, Soaking with sugar.
ii. Write the correct co-relation:
Annelida: Earthworm :: Platyhelminthes: _______
iii. State whether True/False:
Tobacco containing substances cannot cause cancer of mouth and lungs.
iv. Write function of testes.
v. I am connecting link between Reptilia and mammals. What is my name?
Q.2. (A) Give Scientific Reasons. (Any two) [4]
i. Indians should follow family planning for controlling the population.
ii. We feel exhausted after exercising.
iii. Hydroelectric energy, solar energy and wind energy are called renewable energies.
Q.2. (B) Solve the following questions. (Any three) [6]
i. Complete the following chart:

Effect of Radioactive
Polution
ii. Distinguish between Aves and Mammalia.
iii. By observing given picture, write any two effects of this disaster:

iv. Explain four ways to minimize stress.

v. Complete the following conceptual picture:

Oil spill

Microbes

Biogas and
Composting

Q.3. Solve the following questions (Any five): [15]

i. Explain the importance of Anatomical evidences with examples.
ii. What will you do? Why?
a. Child of your neighbor is addicted to tobacco chewing.
b. Your friend has developed the hobby of snapping selfies.
c. Your sister has become incommunicative. She prefers to remain alone.
iii. Which precautions are necessary for proper decomposition of domestic waste?
iv. Observe the following diagram. Write the answers of the following questions.

Wings Head
Thorax

Abdomen
Legs

a. To which phylum does the animal included in the diagram belong?

b. What is the exoskeleton made up?
c. What is the symmetry?
v. Explain the following concepts in short:
a. Surrogacy
b. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
c. Sperm Bank
vi. Label the body organization of human in the following figure:

vii. Make a table based on forms of energy and corresponding devices:

Forms of Energy Devices
a. Electric _______

b. Mechanical Sewing machine, Bicycle

c. Thermal _______

d. _______ Solar cooker, Solar heater

viii. Complete the paragraph using proper words:

(Mechanical, Rhizobium, Aquatic, Toxic, CO2, Nitrogen, Pseudomonas, Amoeba, Bacteria, Hydrocarbons)
Spilling of petroleum oil occurs in ocean due to various reasons. This oil may prove fatal and toxic to
_______ organisms. It is not easy to remove the oil layer from surface of water by _______ method.
However, bacteria like _______ spp. and Alcanivorax borkumensis have the ability to destroy the pyridines
and other chemicals. Hence, these _______ are used to clear the oil spills, These are called as
hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria (HCB). HCB decompose the _______ and bring about the reaction of carbon
with oxygen. _______ and water is formed in this process.
Q.4. Solve the following questions (Any one): [5]
i. Attempts at various levels are performed for conserving environment. Which role would you like to perform.
Give two actions each:
a. Prevention b. Control c. Production
d. Awareness e. Conservation
ii. a. What is Biotechnology?
b. Give one use of Biotechnology.
c. Give one commercial use of Biotechnology.
d. Write two bacterial examples of biofertilizer.
e. Write two names of crops genetically developed.
BOARD QUESTION PAPER: JULY 2020
Science and Technology Part - 2
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions must be attempted.

ii. Wherever necessary scientifically correct diagrams and correct labelling should be drawn.
iii. Start every main question on a new page.
iv. Numbers to the right indicate full marks.
v. For Question No.1(A) MCQ marks will be given only for the first attempt.
vi. The answer to every MCQ should be written as shown:
Example – Q. No. 1(A) (i) (b).
Q.1. (A) Choose the correct alternative from the given options: [5]
i. Water reservoir possesses energy.
(A) Nuclear (B) Thermal
(C) Kinetic (D) Potential
ii. In mitotic division, nuclear membrane completely disappear in phase.
(A) Telophase (B) Prophase
(C) Metaphase (D) Anaphase
iii. Genetic changes occur due to pollution.
(A) Radioactive (B) Air (C) Water (D) Soil
iv. In human, sperm production occurs in the organ.
(A) Seminal vesicle (B) Testes
(C) Prostate gland (D) Cowper’s gland
v. Which sanctuary of Assam is underthreat due to dams and indiscriminate use of water?
(A) Tadoba (B) Kaziranga (C) Manas (D) Sundarban
(B) Answer the following sub-questions as per given instruction: [5]
i.

Name the locomotory organ of animal shown in the above figure.

ii. Find the correct co-relation:
Spirogyra: Fragmentation :: Planaria : .
iii. Write whether the following statement is True or False:
DNA fingerprinting is mainly useful in Forensic Sciences.
iv. Write the molecular formula:
4% acetic acid (Vinegar).
v. Which molecules are necessary for the formation of plasma membrane?
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]
i. While performing the exercise, we feel tired.
ii. Hydroelectric energy, solar energy and wind energy are called renewable energies.
iii. Microbial enzymes are used instead of chemical catalysts in chemical industry.
(B) Answer the following questions (any three): [6]
i. Distinguish between Aerobic respiration and Anaerobic respiration (any two points).
ii. Write a short note on Sacred groves.
iii. Explain the term:
Modern technology of reproduction IVF.
iv. How is Balanoglossus connecting link between chordates and non-chordates?
v. Explain Darwin’s theory of natural selection.
Q.3. Answer any five questions from the following. [15]
i.

Identify and explain the above different types of symmetry.

ii. Write any six factors affecting the social health.
iii. Complete the following chart:
Substance obtained by microbial processing Roles
(a) Citric acid
(b) Ascorbic acid
(c) Beta carotene
(d) Glycolipids
(e) Vanillin
(f) Xylitol
iv. Explain the three different levels of Biodiversity.
v. Observe the following figure and answer the questions:
GnRH Hypothalamus

FSH
LH

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1516 1718 19 2021 22 2324 25 2627 28 1 2

a. Identify the process in above figure and after how many days it will repeat again?
b. Write the names of hormones involved in this process.
vi. What are the advantage of hydroelectric power generation?
vii. a. Define vestigial organs.
b. Write name of any two vestigial organs in human body.
c. Explain how one human vestigial organ is functional in another animal.
viii. What will you do in the following cases and why?
a. Child of your neighbour is addicted to tobacco chewing.
b. You have to use free space around your home for good purpose.
c. Your friend has developed the hobby of snapping selfies.
Q.4. Solve any one of the following: [5]
i. a. What is meant by disaster management? [1]
b. Classify the following activities into pre-disaster management and post-disaster
management: [2]
(i) Identifying the pro-disaster areas.
(ii) Quick establishment of help centre.
(iii) Participation of preferably local peoples saved from the disaster in arranging the
help to victims.
(iv) Getting special training for disaster management.
c. Complete the diagram: [2]

Necessary materials in
First-aid box

ii. Observe the figure and answer the following questions:

Inject virus in
the plant

Virus infects
the pieces of
potato leaves
a. Identify the process given in the above figure. [1]
b. Write the importance of above process. [2]
c. Write any two benefits of Biotechnology. [2]
N 210
Seat No.

2021 IX 30 1030 -N 210 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (72) - PART II (E)

(REVISED COURSE)

Time: 2 Hours (Pages 11) Max. Marks: 40

Note: i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Use of calculators is not allowed.

iii. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

iv. Start writing each main question on new page.

v. For each MCQ (i.e. Q. No. 1(A)) evaluation would be done for first

attempt only.

v. For each MCQ correct answer must be written along with its alphabet.

Eg.: (i) (A)……..., (ii) (B) ……..., (iii) (C) ……....

vi. Draw scientifically correct labelled diagrams wherever necessary.

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1. (A) Write the correct alternative: 5

(i) All chromosomes are arranged parallel to equatorial plane of cell in

………………….. phase of mitosis.

(A) Prophase

(B) Metaphase

(C) Anaphase

(D) Telophase

(ii) In thermal power plants, the ………………. energy in the coal is

converted into electrical energy through several steps.

(A) solar

(B) nuclear

(C) thermal

(D) chemical

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(iii) Genetically Modified ……….Crops has the ability to destroy

bollworms.

(A) BT Brinjal

(B) Golden Rice

(C) BT Cotton

(D) corn

(iv) ……………… disease is related with the synthesis of insulin.

(A) Cancer

(B) Diabetes

(C) Viral infections

(D) Dwarfism

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(v) …………… helps to improve concentration in studies

(A) Meditation

(B) Music

(C) Dance

(D) Laughing

(B) Answer the following : 5

(i) Complete the correlation :

Wisdom teeth : vestigial organ :: Lungfish :

(ii) Separate the odd component.

progesterone, estrogen, melanin, testosterone

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(iii) State True or False:

The turbines at the thermal power plant operate on solar energy.

(iv) My outer structure is made of exoskeleton; I have three pair of legs to

walk. Tell me to which phylum I belong?

(v) Write any two examples of man-made disasters.

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

(i) Cell division is one of the very important properties of cells and living
organisms.

(ii) Girls face stress due to gender inequality.

(iii) Our body irritates if it comes in contact with jellyfish.

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(B) Answer the following (any three) : 6

(i) Complete the following diagram

Human Hand

Anatomical
Evidences

Patagium of Bat

ii. Describe any two animals of endangered species.

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iii. Complete the picture

1 2

Donatable Human
Organs

3 4

iv. Explain the term Bioinsecticides.

v. What do you understand by mock drill? Give examples.

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3. Answer the following (any five) : 15

(i) Answer the following questions with respect to the below figure.

(a) Identify the reaction shown in the figure.

(b) Where is this reaction used?

(c) Which atom is used in this reaction?

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(ii) What will you do?

(a) Your younger brother is addicted to smoking.

(b) Your maid’s husband beats her after getting addicted with

alcohol.

(c) Your younger brother is playing game on mobile phone

while eating.

(ii) What do you mean by fossils? Write the importance of fossils.

Write the name of method to find the age of fossils.

(iv) Name the largest phylum of kingdom Animalia. Write any two

characteristics of it.

(v) Why is it necessary to ban the use of plastic bags?

(vi) Which precautions will you take during spraying of pesticides?

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(vii) Following are the pictures of some disasters. How will be your pre-

and post-disaster management in case you face any of those disasters?

(viii) Differentiate between mitosis and meiosis. (Any 3 points)

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4. Answer any one of the following: 5

i. With the help of a neat labelled diagram write any three parts of inside

of flower.

ii. What are the three endangered heritage places in India? Mention two

measures you will take to protect this with reasons.

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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:
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5 6
4
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(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.
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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.

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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.

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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 ________.

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(A) mutation (B) translation
(C) translocation (D) transcription
ii. Protein like interleukin produced by biotechnology is used against________ disease.
(A) anemia
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(C) diabetes (D) haemophilia
iii. We get________ of energy from one gram of lipid.
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(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
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and water.
(A) Lactobacilli (B) Acidobacillus
(C) Pseudomonas (D) Streptococcus
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v. Human males have _________ numbers of chromosomes.

(A) 44 + XX (B) 44 + XY
(C) 22 + XY (D) 22 + XX
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(B) Answer the following: [5]

i. Pick the odd man out:
-carotene, lycopenes, xylitol, lutein.
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ii. Identify the phylum of the given animal:

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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.

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v. Write the co-relation:
Ovary : Estrogen :: Testes: ……….. .
Q.2. (A) Give scientific reasons (any two): [4]

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i. Duck billed platypus is a connecting link.
ii. Biofuel is important among the renewable sources of energy.

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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.
iii.
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Write any two objections that were raised against Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection.
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.
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iv. Write any two objectives of disaster management.

v. Complete the given conceptual chart:

Harmful Effects of
radioactive pollutants on
humans

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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:

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Sr. No. Body Constituents Proteins/Amino Acids
1. Blood ………..
2. ……….. Ossein
3. Skin ………..

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4. ……….. Insulin
5. Muscle ………..

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6. ……….. Various proteins of cell
membrane
iv. Rearrange and write proper alphabetical sequence only and complete the given blanks:
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(A) (C)
Inject virus in
the plant
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Entire plant is Consumption of raw potatoes

developed from the leaf helps to develop immunity
pieces containing genes
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against that pathogen

of human pathogen.
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(D) (E)
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Virus infects the

pieces of potato
________________
leaves.
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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

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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.

_______________________________

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Chairman: Prime Minister

Other Social/Private
________________

Organizations
State disaster management authority

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Chairman: Chief Minister

District disaster management authority

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Chairman: __________

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Chairman: Tehsildar System
involved in
actual rescue
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Chairman: _________ rehabilitation
work

viii. (a) Write any two advantages and two problems associated with hydroelectric power plant.
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(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:
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(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?
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(d) Draw scientifically correct diagram of female reproductive system.

(e) Label the following parts:
(i) Ovary
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(ii) Uterus
ii. (a) Complete the flow chart: (3)

Factors affecting
the Social Health

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(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.

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(ii) Identify the picture. What is the punishment given to the person shown in the

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