Sri Vasavi Vidyanikethana (R)

VASAVI ENGLISH MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL

Class : SSLC MODEL QUESTION PAPER - 1 Marks : 80
Subject :- Science Time : 3hr 15 Mins

PART – A [PHYSICS]
I. Choose the correct answer for the following and write the correct 4x1=4
option along with the answer:
1) Two electric bulbs having resistance in the ratio 1:2. If they are joined in
series the energy consumed in them are in the ratio
a) 1:2 b) 2:1 c) 1:4 d) 1:1
2) Unit of electric power is
a) A/V b) V/A c) V-A d) V2 A
3) Which of the four rings has the strongest magnetic field at its centre if the same
current flows through them?

a) b) c) d)

4) Connecting too many applications in a single socket causes.

a) Short circuit b) Open circuit
c) Earthing d) Over loading
II. Answer the following questions: 2x1=2
5) Draw a circuit symbol of battery of two cells.
6) On which effect of an electric current does an electric fuse work.
III. Answer the following questions: 2x2=4
7) A bulb is marked 220V and 40W. Calculate the current flowing through
the bulb and also find its resistance.
OR
Draw a schematic circuit diagram of a resistor, a bulb, a plug key
and a cell in series.
8) Identify the poles of the magnet in the following diagrams.
a) b)

OR
Draw a diagram of magnetic lines of force due to a bar magnet.
IV. Answer the following questions: 3x3=9
9) State ohm’s law. On what factors does the resistance of a
conductor depends. Mention S.I of resistance.
10) Why the parallel connection of domestic electric circuit is advantageous?
(OR)
a) How many electrons constitute one coloumb of electric charge?
b) Convert 1kWh of electric energy in joules.
c) Define SI unit of electric power?
11) Write the properties of magnetic lines of forces due to a bar magnet.
V. Answer the following questions: 1x4=4
12) What is solenoid? How does the magnetic field due to current carrying
solenoid vary? What is electromagnet? Write one use of it.
 VI. Answer the following question: 1x5=5
13) Three resistors of resistance 100Ω, 200Ω and 300Ω are connected
in series with a battery of 100V along with a plug key.
a) Draw the circuit diagram for the above data.
b) Find the equivalent resistance of the circuit.
c) Find the total current in the circuit.
d) Find the potential difference between the two ends of 100 Ω resistor.
PART-B [CHEMISTRY]
VII. Choose the correct answer: 1x2=2
14) The reactants that exchange ions by reacting with each other and form a
precipitate among the following are
a) Na2SO4 and BaCl2 b) Al2O3 and HCl
c) NaoH and H2SO4 d) Na2O and CO2
15) Sodium Carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of
a) Strong acid and Strong base b) Weak acid and weak base
c) Strong acid and weak base d) Weak acid and strong base
VIII. Answer the following questions: 4x1=4
16) Packets of Chips are flushed with nitrogen gas. Why?
17) Define olfactory indicators.
18) Write the preparation of bleaching powder.
19) Why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity?
IX. Answer the following questions: 3x2=6
20)Draw a neat labelled diagram of dilute sulphuric acid reacts with
zinc write chemical equation.
21)Name the acid present in following substances
a) vinegar b) Antsting c) Gastric juice d) Tomato
22) Write the preparation of plaster of paris? And write two uses of it?
X. Answer the following questions: 3x3=9
23) Name the salts used in the following situations and write their
molecular formula.
a) To remove permanent hardness of water
b) To make drinking water free from germs
c) To support fractured bones in their right position.
OR
The PH values of four solutions are given below classify into acidic and basic solutions.
Solutions PH Value
e 5
f 12
g 10
h 2

b) Name the antacid used to neutralise excess of acid in the stomach.

24) a) Why respiration is called exo-thermic reaction?
b) What is redox reaction? Write chemical equation.
25) a) Write the preparation of baking soda? Write chemical equation?
b) Write preparation of gypsum and write chemical equation.
OR
a) What is chloro alkali process? Write two uses of products.
b) What is the difference between exothermic and endothermic reaction.
Give each one example.
XI. Answer the following: 1x4=4
26) a) Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reactions.
(i) Iron reacts with steam.
(ii) Calcium carbonate on heating produces calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
 b) (i) Articles made of copper lose their shiny surface when exposed to air.
(ii) An iron nail placed in copper sulphate solution slowly turns to brown colour.

PART-C [BIOLOGY]
XI. Choose the correct answer: 2x1=2
27) A gland not associated with the alimentary canal is ________
a) Liver b) Salivary gland c) Pancreas d) Adrenal gland
28) Which of the following tissue provide control and co-ordination
in animals _______
a) Nervous and skeletal b) Muscular and skeletal
c) Muscular and Transport d) Nervous and Muscular
XII. Answer the following questions: 1x2=2
29) Why is Anaerobic respiration less efficient?
30) How does touch me not plant respond to touch? Explain?
XIII. Answer the following questions: 2x3=6
31) What happens during photosynthesis?
32) Name the hormone present in Pancreas and write its function.
33) Write the function of vascular bundle?
XIV. Answer the following questions: 3x3=9
34) Draw a neat labelled diagram of Human Brain.
35) Explain the digestion of food materials in stomach and small intestine.
OR
Explain the formation of urine in Human body.
36) a) Draw a neat labeled diagram of neuron.
b) Name the plant hormones and write their functions.
XV. Answer the following questions: 4x2=8
37) a) What would be the consequences of a deficiency of haemoglobin
in our bodies?
b) Why four chambered heart is essential for human beings?
c) What is the function of stomata.
d) What happens when glucose break down lack of oxygen?
38) a) Why do herbivorous animals have longer small intestine than carnivorous?
b) Write difference between arteries and veins?
c) Distinguish between photosynthesis and respiration?
d) Write the difference between ureater and urethra.
OR
(i) Write the function of
a) Adrenal gland
b) Thyroid gland
c) Testes and ovaries
(ii) What is geotropism? Which part of a plant shows negative geotropism?