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Class – XII
MATHEMATICS- 041
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2019-20
Time: 3 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
(i) All the questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper consists of 36 questions divided into 4 sections A, B,
C, and D.
(iii) Section A comprises of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises
of 6 questions of 2 marks each. Section C comprises of 6 questions of 4
marks each. Section D comprises of 4 questions of 6 marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided
in three questions of 1 mark each, two questions of 2 marks each, two
questions of 4 marks each, and two questions of 6 marks each. You have
to attempt only one of the alternatives in all such questions.
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted.
SECTION A
Q1 - Q10 are multiple choice type questions. Select the correct option
1 If A is any square matrix of order 3 × 3 such that |A| = 3, then the value of
|adjA| is ?
(a) 3 (b) 􀬵
􀬷 (c) 9 (d) 27
1
2 Suppose P and Q are two different matrices of order 3 × n and n × p , then
the order of the matrix P × Q is?
(a) 3 × p (b) p × 3 (c) n × n (d) 3 × 3
1
3 If 􀵫2ı̂+ 6ȷ̂+ 27k􀷠
􀵯× 􀵫ı̂+ pȷ̂+ qk􀷠􀵯 =0􁈬 ⃗ ,then the values of
p and q are ?
(a) p= 6 ,q=27(b)p=3,q=􀬶􀬻
􀬶 (c) p=6,q= 􀬶􀬻
􀬶 (d) p=3 ,q=27
1
4 If A and B are two events such that P(A)=0.2 , P(B)=0.4
and P(A ∪ B)=0.5 , then value of P(A/B) is ?
(a)0.1 (b)0.25 (c)0.5 (d) 0.08
1
5 The point which does not lie in the half plane
2􀝔 + 3􀝕 − 12 ≤ 0 is
(a) (1,2) (b) (2,1) (c) (2,3) (d)(−3, 2)
1
6 If sin􀬿􀬵 x + sin􀬿􀬵 y = 􀬶􀮠
􀬷 , then the value of cos􀬿􀬵 x + cos􀬿􀬵 y is ________
(a)􀬶􀮠
􀬷 (b)􀮠
􀬷(c)􀮠
􀬶(d) π
1
2
7 An urn contains 6 balls of which two are red and four are black. Two balls
are drawn at random. Probability that they are of the different colours is
(a) 􀫛
􀫞(b) 􀫚
􀫚􀫞 (c) 􀫡
􀫚􀫞(d) 􀫝
􀫚􀫞
1
8 􀶱
􀝀􀝔
√9 − 25x􀬶
(a) sin􀬿􀬵 􁉀􀬹􀭶
􀬷 􁉁 + c(b)􀬵
􀬹 sin􀬿􀬵 􁉀􀬹􀭶
􀬷 􁉁 + c
(c) 􀬵
􀬺 log 􁉀􀬷􀬾􀬹􀭶
􀬷􀬿􀬹􀭶􁉁 + c(d) 􀬵
􀬷􀬴 log 􁉀􀬷􀬾􀬹􀭶
􀬷􀬿􀬹􀭶􁉁 + c
1
9 What is the distance(in units) between the two planes
3x + 5y + 7z = 3 and 9x + 15y + 21z = 9 ?
(a) 0(b) 3(c) 􀬺
√􀬼􀬷(d) 6
1
10 The equation of the line in vector form passing through the point(−1,3,5) and
parallel to line 􀯫􀬿􀬷
􀬶 = 􀯬􀬿􀬸
􀬷 , z = 2. is
(a) r⃗ = 􀵫−ı̂+ 3ȷ̂+ 5k􀷠
􀵯 + λ􀵫2ı̂+ 3ȷ̂+k
􀷠
􀵯.
(b) r⃗ = 􀵫−ı̂+ 3ȷ̂+ 5k􀷠
􀵯 + λ(2ı̂+ 3ȷ̂)
(c) r⃗ = 􀵫2ı̂+ 3ȷ̂− 2k􀷠
􀵯 + λ􀵫−ı̂+ 3ȷ̂+ 5k􀷠
􀵯
(d) r⃗ = (2ı̂+ 3ȷ̂) + λ􀵫−ı̂+ 3ȷ̂+ 5k􀷠
􀵯
1
(Q11 - Q15) Fill in the blanks
11 If f be the greatest integer function defined asf(x) = [x] and g be the modulus
function defined as g(x) = |x| , then the value of g of 􁉀− 􀬹
􀬸􁉁 is___________
1
12
If the function􀝂(􀝔) = 􁉊
􀯫􀰮􀬿􀬵
􀯫􀬿􀬵 when 􀝔 ≠ 1
􀝇 when 􀝔 = 1
is given to be continuous at
􀝔 = 1, then the value of 􀝇 is ____
1
13 If􁉂1 2
2 1􁉃 􁉂
x
y􁉃 = 􁉂54
􁉃 , then value of y is _____. 1
14 If tangent to the curve y􀬶 + 3x − 7 = 0 at the point (ℎ, 􀝇) is parallel to line
x − y = 4, then value of k is ___?
OR
1
For the curve 􀝕 = 5􀝔 − 2􀝔􀬷 ,if 􀝔 increases at the rate of 2units/sec, then at
􀝔 = 3the slope of the curve is changing at_________
15 The magnitude of projection of 􀵫2ı̂− ȷ̂+k
􀷠
􀵯 on 􀵫ı̂− 2ȷ̂+ 2k􀷠
􀵯is_________
OR
1
Vector of magnitude 5 units and in the direction opposite to 2ı̂+ 3ȷ̂− 6k􀷠
is___
(Q16 - Q20) Answer the following questions
16 Check whether (l + m + n) is a factor of the
determinant􀸭
l +m m + n n + l
n l m
2 2 2
􀸭or not. Give reason.
1
17 Evaluate
∫ (􀝔􀬷 + 1)􀝀􀝔 􀬶
􀬿􀬶 .
1
18
Find ∫ 􀬷􀬾􀬷 􀯖􀯢􀯦 􀯫
􀯫􀬾􀯦􀯜􀯡 􀯫 􀝀􀝔.
3
1
3
OR
Find ∫(􀜿􀝋􀝏􀬶2􀝔 − 􀝏􀝅􀝊􀬶2􀝔)􀝀􀝔
19 Find ∫ xe(􀬵􀬾􀭶􀰮)dx.
1
20 Write the general solution of differential equation 􀭢􀭷
􀭢􀭶 = e􀭶􀬾􀭷
1
SECTION – B
21
Express sin􀬿􀬵 􁉀􀭱􀭧􀭬 􀭶􀬾􀭡􀭭􀭱 􀭶
√􀬶 􁉁 ;where− 􀮠
􀬸 < 􀝔 < 􀮠
􀬸 , in the
simplest form.
OR
2
Let R be the relation in the set Z of integers given by
R = {(a, b) : 2 divides a – b}.Show that the relation R transitive? Write the
equivalence class [0].
22 If = ae􀬶􀭶 + be􀬿􀭶 , then show that 􀭢􀰮􀭷
􀭢􀭶􀰮 − 􀭢􀭷
􀭢􀭶 − 2y = 0.
2
23 A particle moves along the curve x􀬶 = 2y . At what point, ordinate
increases at the same rate as abscissa increases?
2
24 For three non-zero vectors a􁈬⃗,b􁈬 ⃗ and c⃗ , prove that [ 􀜽􁈬⃗ - 􀜾􁈬 ⃗ 􀜾 􁈬 ⃗ - 􀜿⃗ 􀜿⃗ - 􁈬􀜽⃗ ] = 0
.
OR
2
If 􀜽⃗ +􀜾􁈬 ⃗ + 􀜿⃗ = 0 􀜽􀝊􀝀 |􀜽⃗| = 3, 􀸫􀜾 􁈬 ⃗􀸫 = 5, |􀜿⃗| = 7 , then find the value of
􀜽⃗ .􀜾􁈬 ⃗ +􀜾 􁈬 ⃗.􀜿⃗ +􀜿⃗ . 􀜽⃗ .
25 Find the acute angle between the lines􀭶􀬿􀬸
􀬷 = 􀭷􀬾􀬷
􀬸 = 􀭸􀬾􀬵
􀬹 and􀭶􀬿􀬵
􀬸 = 􀭷􀬾􀬵
􀬿􀬷 = 􀭸􀬾􀬵􀬴
􀬹 2
26 A speaks truth in 80% cases and B speaks truth in 90%cases. In what
percentage of cases are they likely to agree with each other in stating the
same fact?
2
SECTION – C
27 Let 􀝂:A → B be a function defined as 􀝂(􀝔) = 􀬶􀯫􀬾􀬷
􀯫􀬿􀬷 , whereA = R − {3}and
B = R − {2}. Is the function f one –one and onto? Is f invertible? If yes, then
find its inverse.
4
28
If √1 − x􀬶 + 􀶥1 − y􀬶 = a(x − y) , then prove that 􀭢􀭷
􀭢􀭶 = 􀶥􀬵􀬿􀭷􀰮
√􀬵􀬿􀭶􀰮 .
OR
4
If x = a(cos 2θ + 2θ sin 2θ) and y = a(sin 2θ − 2θ cos 2θ) ,
find􀭢􀰮􀭷
􀭢􀭶􀰮 at θ = 􀮠
􀬼.
29 Solve the differential equation
x dy − y dx = 􀶥x􀬶 + y􀬶 dx .
4
4
30 Evaluate ∫ |􀝔􀬶 − 2􀝔|􀝀􀝔 􀬷
􀬵 .
4
31 Two numbers are selected at random (without replacement) from first 7
natural numbers. If X denotes the smaller of the two numbers obtained,
find the probability distribution of X. Also, find mean of the distribution.
OR
4
There are three coins, one is a two headed coin (having head on both the
faces), another is a biased coin that comes up heads 75% of the time and
the third is an unbiased coin. One of the three coins is chosen at random
and tossed. If It shows head. What is probability that it was the two headed
coin ?
32 Two tailors A and B earn ₹150 and ₹200 per day respectively. A can stitch
6 shirts and 4 pants per day, while B can stitch 10 shirts and 4 pants per
day. Form a L.P.P to minimize the labour cost to produce (stitch) at least
60 shirts and 32 pants and solve it graphically.
4
SECTION D
33 Using the properties of determinants, prove that
􁉮
(􀝕 + 􀝖)􀬶 􀝔􀬶 􀝔􀬶
􀝕􀬶 (􀝖 + 􀝔)􀬶 􀝕􀬶
􀝖􀬶 􀝖􀬶 (􀝔 + 􀝕)􀬶
􁉮 = 2􀝔􀝕􀝖(􀝔 + 􀝕 + 􀝖)􀬷 .
OR
6
If A = 􀵥
2 3 4
1 −1 0
0 1 2
􀵩, find A􀬿􀬵. Hence, solve the system of equations
􀝔 − 􀝕 = 3 ;
2􀝔 + 3􀝕 + 4􀝖 = 17;
􀝕 + 2􀝖 = 7
34 Using integration, find the area of the region
{(x, y) ∶ x􀬶 + y􀬶 ≤ 1 , x + y ≥ 1, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0 }
6
35
A given quantity of metal is to be cast into a solid half circular cylinder with
a rectangular base and semi-circular ends. Show that in order that total
surface area is minimum, the ratio of length of cylinder to the diameter of
semi-circular ends is π ∶ π + 2.
OR
Show that the triangle of maximum area that can be inscribed in a given
circle is an equilateral triangle.
6
36 Find the equation of a plane passing through the points 􀜣(2,1,2) and
􀜤(4, −2,1) and perpendicular to planer⃗. 􀵫ı̂− 2k􀷠
􀵯 = 5. Also, find the
coordinates of the point, where the line passing through the points (3,4,1)
and (5,1,6) crosses the plane thus obtained.
6
COMPUTER SCIENCE – NEW (083)
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2019-20)
CLASS- XII
Max. Marks: 70 Time: 3 hrs
General Instructions:
● All questions are compulsory.
● Question paper is divided into 4 sections A, B, C and D.
 Section A : Unit-1
 Section B : Unit-2
 Section C: Unit-3
 Section D: Unit-4
SECTION-A
Q1.
(a) Which of the following is valid arithmetic operator in Python:
(i) // (ii) ? (iii) < (iv) and
1
(b)
Write the type of tokens from the following:
(i) if (ii) roll_no 1
(c)
Name the Python Library modules which need to be imported to invoke the
following functions:
(i) sin() (ii) randint ()
1
(d)
Rewrite the following code in python after removing all syntax error(s).
Underline each correction done in the code.
30=To
for K in range(0,To)
IF k%4==0:
print (K*4)
Else:
print (K+3)
2
(e) Find and write the output of the following python code:
def fun(s):
k=len(s)
m=" "
for i in range(0,k):
if(s[i].isupper()):
m=m+s[i].lower()
elif s[i].isalpha():
m=m+s[i].upper()
else:
m=m+'bb'
print(m)
fun('school2@com')
2
(f) Find and write the output of the following python code: 3
2
def Change(P ,Q=30):
P=P+Q
Q=P-Q
print( P,"#",Q)
return (P)
R=150
S=100
R=Change(R,S)
print(R,"#",S)
S=Change(S)
(g)
What possible outputs(s) are expected to be displayed on screen at the time of
execution of the program from the following code? Also specify the maximum
values that can be assigned to each of the variables FROM and TO.
import random
AR=[20,30,40,50,60,70];
FROM=random.randint(1,3)
TO=random.randint(2,4)
for K in range(FROM,TO+1):
print (AR[K],end=”#“)
(i) 10#40#70# (ii) 30#40#50#
(iii) 50#60#70# (iv) 40#50#70#
2
Q2. (a) What do you understand by the term Iteration? 1
(b) Which is the correct form of declaration of dictionary?
(i) Day={1:’monday’,2:’tuesday’,3:’wednesday’}
(ii) Day=(1;’monday’,2;’tuesday’,3;’wednesday’)
(iii) Day=[1:’monday’,2:’tuesday’,3:’wednesday’]
(iv) Day={1’monday’,2’tuesday’,3’wednesday’]
1
(c)
Identify the valid declaration of L:
L = [1, 23, ‘hi’, 6].
(i) list (ii) dictionary (iii) array (iv) tuple
1
(d) Find and write the output of the following python code:
x = "abcdef"
i = "a"
while i in x:
print(i, end = " ")
1
3
(e) Find and write the output of the following python code:
a=10
def call():
global a
a=15
b=20
print(a)
call()
1
(f) What do you understand by local and global scope of variables? How can you
access a global variable inside the function, if function has a variable with same
name.
2
(g) A bar chart is drawn(using pyplot) to represent sales data of various models of
cars, for a month. Write appropriate statements in Python to provide labels
Month - June and Sale done to x and y axis respectively.
OR
Give the output from the given python code:
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt; plt.rcdefaults()
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
objects = ('Python', 'C++', 'Java', 'Perl', 'Scala', 'Lisp')
y_pos = np.arange(len(objects))
performance = [10,8,6,4,2,1]
plt.bar(y_pos, performance, align='center', alpha=0.5)
plt.xticks(y_pos, objects)
plt.ylabel('Usage')
plt.title('Programming language usage')
plt.show()
2
(h) Write a function in python to count the number of lines in a text file ‘STORY.TXT’
which is starting with an alphabet ‘A’ .
OR
Write a method/function DISPLAYWORDS() in python to read lines from a text
file STORY.TXT, and display those words, which are less than 4 characters.
2
(i) Write a Recursive function in python BinarySearch(Arr,l,R,X) to search the given
element X to be searched from the List Arr having R elements,where l represents
lower bound and R represents the upper bound.
OR
3
4
Write a Recursive function recurfactorial(n) in python to calculate and return the
factorial of number n passed to the parameter.
(j) Write a function in Python, INSERTQ(Arr,data) and DELETEQ(Arr) for performing
insertion and deletion operations in a Queue. Arr is the list used for implementing
queue and data is the value to be inserted.
OR
Write a function in python, MakePush(Package) and MakePop(Package) to add a
new Package and delete a Package from a List of Package Description, considering
them to act as push and pop operations of the Stack data structure.
4
SECTION-B
Q.3 Questions 3 (a) to 3 (c) : Fill in the blanks
(a) ………………………..is an example of Public cloud. 1
(b) ……………………………. is a network of physical objects embedded with electronics,
software, sensors and network connectivity.
1
(c) ---------------------- is a device that forwards data packets along networks. 1
(d) ---------------------- describes the maximum data transfer rate of a network or
Internet connection.
1
(e) Give the full forms of the following
(i) HTTP
(ii) FTP
(v) VoIP
(vi) SSH
2
(f)
How many pair of wires are there in twisted pair cable(Ethernet)?What is the name
of port ,which is used to connect Ethernet cable to a computer or a labtop?
2
(g) Identify the type of cyber crime for the following situations:
(i) A person complains that Rs. 4.25 lacs have been fraudulently stolen
from his/her account online via some online transactions in two days
using NET BANKING.
(ii) A person complaints that his/her debit/credit card is safe with him still
some body has done shopping/ATM transaction on this card.
(iii) A person complaints that somebody has created a fake profile on
Facebook and defaming his/her character with abusive comments and
pictures.
3
(h)
Software Development Company has set up its new center at Raipur for its office
and web based activities. It has 4 blocks of buildings named Block A, Block B, Block
C, Block D.
Number of Computers
4
5
Block A 25
Block B 50
Block C 125
Block D 10
Shortest distances between various Blocks in meters:
Block A to Block B 60 m
Block B to Block C 40 m
Block C to Block A 30 m
Block D to Block C 50 m
(i) Suggest the most suitable place (i.e. block) to house the
server of this company with a suitable reason.
(ii) Suggest the type of network to connect all the blocks with
suitable reason .
(iii)The company is planning to link all the blocks through a secure and high
speed wired medium. Suggest a way to connect all the blocks.
(iv) Suggest the most suitable wired medium for efficiently connecting each
computer installed in every block out of the following network cables:
● Coaxial Cable
● Ethernet Cable
● Single Pair Telephone Cable.
SECTION-C
Q.4 (a) Which key word is used to sort the records of a table in descending order? 1
(b) Which clause is used to sort the records of a table? 1
(c) Which command is used to modify the records of the table? 1
(d) Which clause is used to remove the duplicating rows of the table? 1
(e) Differentiate between Primary key and Candidate key.
OR
Differentiate between Degree and Cardinality.
2
(f) Differentiate between Django GET and POST method. 2
(g)
Write a output for SQL queries (i) to (iii), which are based on the table: STUDENT 3
6
given below:
Table : STUDENT
(i) SELECT COUNT(*), City FROM STUDENT GROUP BY CITY HAVING
COUNT(*)>1;
(ii) SELECT MAX(DOB),MIN(DOB) FROM STUDENT;
(iii) SELECT NAME,GENDER FROM STUDENT WHERE CITY=”Delhi”;
(h)
Write SQL queries for (i) to (iv), which are based on the table: STUDENT given in
the question 4(g):
(i) To display the records from table student in alphabetical order as per
the name of the student.
(ii) To display Class, Dob and City whose marks is between 450 and 551.
(iii) To display Name, Class and total number of students who have
secured more than 450 marks, class wise
(iv) To increase marks of all students by 20 whose class is “XII”
4
SECTION-D
Q.5 (a) It is an internet service for sending written messages electronically from one
computer to another. Write the service name.
1
(b) As a citizen of india , What advise you should give to others for e-waste disposal? 1
(c) What can be done to reduce the risk of identity theft? Write any two ways. 2
7
(d)
Ravi received a mail form IRS department ( as shown above). On clicking “ Click-
Here” ,he was taken to a site designed to imitate an official-looking website, such
as IRS.gov. He uploaded some important information on it.
Identify and explain the cybercrime being discussed in the above scenario.
2
(e)
Differentiate between open source and open data. 2
(f) Enumerate any two disability issues while teaching and using computers 2
SAMPLE PAPER XII 2019-20
CHEMISTRY
Time : 3 hrs. M. Marks : 70
General Instructions
(a) All questions are compulsory.
(b) Section A: Q.no. 1 to 20 are very short answer questions (objective type) and
carry 1 mark each.
(c) Section B: Q.no. 21 to 27 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each.
(d) Section C: Q.no. 28 to 34 are long answer questions and carry 3 marks each.
(e) Section D: Q.no. 35 to 37 are also long answer questions and carry 5 marks each.
(f) There is no overall choice. However an internal choice has been provided in two
questions of two marks, two questions of three marks and all the three questions of
five marks weightage. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such
questions.
(g) Use log tables if necessary, use of calculators is not allowed.
SECTION - A
Read the given passage and answer the questions 1 to 5that follow:
A Lead storage battery is the most important type of secondary cell having a lead anode and a
grid of lead packed with PbO2 as cathode. A 38% solution of sulphuric acid is used as
electrolyte. (Density=1.294 g mL-1) The battery holds 3.5 L of the acid. During the discharge
of the battery, the density of H2SO4 falls to 1.139 g mL-1. (20% H2SO4 by mass)
(1) Write the reaction taking place at the cathode when the battery is in use.
(2) How much electricity in terms of Faraday is required to carry out the reduction of
one mole of PbO2?
(3) What is the molarity of sulphuric acid before discharge?
(4) Lead storage battery is considered a secondary cell. Why?
(5) Write the products of electrolysis when dilute sulphuric acid is electrolysed using
Platinum electrodes.
Questions 6 to 10 are one word answers:
(6) Name the substance used as depressant in the separation of two sulphide ores in
Froth floatation method.
(7) Name the unit formed by the attachment of a base to 1 position of sugar in a
nucleoside.
(8) Name the species formed when an aqueous solution of amino acid is dissolved in
water?
(9) What type of reaction occurs in the formation of Nylon 6,6 polymer?
(10) Which of the following compoundswould undergo cannizzaro reaction:
Benzaldehyde, Cyclohexanone, 2- Methylpentanal.
Questions 11 to 15 are multiple choice questions:
(11) The IUPAC name of the compound shown below is:
(a) 2-bromo-6-chlorocyclohex-1-ene
(b) 6-bromo-2-chlorocyclohexene
(c) 3-bromo-1-chlorocyclohexene
(d) 1-bromo-3-chlorocyclohexene
(12) When one mole of CoCl3.5NH3 was treated with excess of silver nitrate
solution, 2 mol of AgCl was precipitated. The formula of the compound is:
(a) [Co(NH3)5Cl2]Cl
(b) [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
(c) [Co(NH3)4Cl2] (NH3)Cl
(d) [Co(NH3)3Cl3] (NH3)2
(13) The absorption maxima of several octahedral complex ions are as follows:
S.No Compound max  nm
1 [Co(NH3)6]3+ 475
2 [Co(CN)6]3- 310
3 [Co(H2O)6]3+ 490
The crystal field splitting is maximum for :
(a) [Co(H2O)6]3+
(b) [Co(CN)6]3-
(c) [Co(NH3)6]3+
(d) All the complex ions have the same splitting,
o  ,
(14) Predict the number of ions produced per formula unit in an aqueous solution
of [Co(en)3]Cl3
(a) 4
(b) 3
(c) 6
(d) 2
(15) The incorrect statement about LDP is:
(a) It is obtained through the free radical addition of ethene.
(b) It consists of linear molecules.
(c) It is obtained by the H-atom abstraction.
(d) Peroxide is used as an initiator.
Questions 16 to 20 :
(A) Both assertion and reason are correct statements, and reason is the correct
explanation of the assertion.
(B) Both assertion and reason are correct statements, but reason is not the correct
explanation of the assertion.
(C) Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong statement.
(D) Assertion is wrong, but reason is correct statement.
16. Assertion: The two strands in double strand helix structure of DNA are
complementary to each other
Reason: Disulphide bonds are formed between specific pairs of bases
17. Assertion: Glucose reacts with hydroxylamine to form an oxime and alsoadds
a molecule of hydrogen cyanide to give cyanohydrin.
Reason: The carbonyl group is present in the open chain structure of
glucose.
18. Assertion: The acidic strength of halogen acids varies in the order
HF>HCl>HBr>HI
Reason: The bond dissociation enthalpy of halogen acids decreases in the
order HF>HCl>HBr>HI
19. Assertion: C2H5OH is a weaker base than phenol but is a stronger
nucleophile than phenol. (1)
Reason: In phenol the lone pair of electrons on oxygen is withdrawn
towards the ring due to resonance.
20. Assertion: Aryl halides undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions with
ease.
Reason:The carbon halogen bond in aryl halides has partial double bonds
character.
SECTION : B
21. Calculate the number of lone pairs on central atom in the following molecule and
predict the geometry.
XeF4
22. The rate of a reaction depends upon the temperature and is quantitatively expressed as
RT
Ea
e A k


i) If a graph is plotted between log k and 1/T, write the expression for the slope of
the reaction?
ii) If at under different conditions Ea1 and Ea2 are the activation energy of two
reactions If Ea1 = 40 J / mol and Ea2 = 80 J / mol. Which of the two has a larger
value of the rate constant?
23. The experimentally determined molar mass for what type ofsubstances is always
lower than the true value when water is used as solvent. Explain. Give one example
of such a substance and one example of a substance which does not show a large
variation from the true value.
24. Write structure of the products formed:
(a)
(b)
25. Draw one of the geometrical isomers of the complex 2
2 2 [Pt(en) Cl ] which is optically
inactive. Also write the name of this entity according to the IUPAC nomenclature.
OR
Discuss the bonding in the coordination entity 3
3 6 [CO(NH ) ] on the basis of
valence bond theory. Also, comment on the geometry and spin of the given entity.
(Atomic no. of Co= 27)
26. What is meant by Vapour phase refining? Write any one example of the process
which illustrates this technique, giving the chemical equations involved.
OR
Write and explain the reactions involved in the extraction of gold.
27. Which one of the following compounds will undergo hydrolysis at a faster rate
by SN1 mechanism? Justify.
CH2Cl
or CH3CH2CH2Cl
SECTION: C
28. Calculate the freezing point of a solution containing 0.5 g KCl (Molar mass =
74.5 g/mol) dissolved in 100 g water, assuming KCl to be 92% ionized.
Kfof water = 1.86 K kg / mol.
29. For the reaction A + B →products, the following initial rates were obtained at
various given initial concentrations
S.No. [A] mol / L [B] mol / L Initial rate M/s
1. 0.1 0.1 0.05
2. 0.2 0.1 0.10
3. 0.1 0.2 0.05
Determine the half-life period.
OR
A first order reaction is 50 % complete in 50 minutes at 300 K and the same
reaction is again 50 % complete in 25 minutes at 350 K. Calculate activation
energy of the reaction.
30. Answer the following questions:
(a) Which of the following electrolytes is most effective for the coagulation of
AgI/Ag+ sol?
a. MgCl2, K2SO4, K4[Fe(CN)6]
(b) What happens when a freshly precipitated Fe(OH)3 is shaken with a little
amount of dilute solution of FeCl3.
(c) Out of sulphur sol and proteins, which one forms macromolecular colloids?
31. Account for the following:
a) Moist SO2 decolourises KMnO4 solution.
b) In general interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens
(except fluorine).
c) Ozone acts as a powerful oxidizing agent
32. Identify the product formed when propan-1-ol is treated with Conc. H2SO4 at
413 K . Write the mechanism involved for the above reaction.
33. (a) Give chemical tests to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds:
(i) Ethanal and Propanone.
(ii) Pentan-2-one and Pentan-3-one.
(b) Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their acid strength:
Benzoic acid, 4- Nitrobenzoic acid, 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid,
4- Methoxybenzoic acid.
OR
Compare the reactivity of benzaldehyde and ethanal towards nucleophilic addition
reactions. Write the cross aldol condensation product between benzaldehyde and
ethanal.
34. Define and write an example for the following :
(a) Broad spectrum antibiotics.
(b) Analgesics
SECTION: D
35. (a) The e.m.f. of the following cell at 298 K is 0.1745 V
Fe (s) / Fe 2+ (0.1 M) // H+ (x M)/ H2 (g) (1 bar)/ Pt (s)
Given :
E V
Fe Fe
0.44 0
/ 2   
Calculate the H+ ions concentration of the solution at the electrode where
hydrogen is being produced.
(b) Aqueous solution of copper sulphate and silver nitrate are electrolysed by 1
ampere current for 10 minutes in separate electrolytic cells. Will the mass of
copper and silver deposited on the cathode be same or different? Explain your
answer.
OR
(a) Calculate the degree of dissociation of 0.0024 M acetic acid if conductivity of this
solution is 8.0 × 10-5 S cm-1.
Given 2 1 349.6    S cm mol o
H
 ; 2 1 40.9
3
   S cm mol o
CH COO

(b) Solutions of two electrolytes ‘A’ and ‘B’ are diluted. The limiting molar
conductivity of ‘B’ increases to a smaller extent while that of ‘A’ increases to a
much larger extent comparatively. Which of the two is a strong electrolyte?
Justify your answer.
36. An organic compound A’ with molecular formula C7H7NO reacts with Br2/aqKOH to
give compound B’, which upon reaction with NaNO2& HCl at O°C gives C’.
Compound C’ on heating with CH3CH2OH gives a hydrocarbon D’. Compound B’ on
further reaction with Br2 water gives white precipitate of compound E’. Identify the
compound A, B, C, D&E; also justify your answer by giving relevant chemical
equations.
OR
(a) How will you convert:
(i) Aniline into Fluorobenzene.
(ii) Benzamide into Benzylamine.
(iii) Ethanamine to N,N-Diethylethanamine.
(b) Write the structures of A and B in the following:
i)
CH3CH2CN
OH-
Partial hydrolysis
NaOH + Br2
A B
ii)
CH3CH2Br
i) KCN
ii) LiAlH4
A
HNO2
O0C
B
37. (a) When a chromite ore (A) is fused with an aqueous solution of
sodium carbonate in free excess of air, a yellow solution of compound
(B) is obtained. This solution is filtered and acidified with sulphuric
acid to form compound (C). Compound (C) on treatment with solution
of KCl gives orange crystals of compound (D). Write the chemical
formulae of compounds A to D.
(b) Describe the cause of the following variations with respect to lanthanoids
and actinoids:
(i) Greater range of oxidation states of actinoids as compared to
lanthanoids.
(ii) Greater actinoid contraction as compared to lanthanoid
contraction.
(iii) Lower ionisation enthalpy of early actinoids as compared to the
early lanthanoids.
OR
(a) What happens when
(i) Manganate ions ( 2
4 MnO ) undergoes disproportionation reaction in
acidic medium?
(ii) Lanthanum is heated with Sulphur?
(b) Explain the following trends in the properties of the members of the First
series of transition elements:
(i) ( / ) 2 M M Eo  value for copper is positive(+0.34 V) in contrast to the
other members of the series.
(ii) Cr2+ is reducing while Mn3+ is oxidising, though both have d4
configuration.
(iii) The oxidising power in the series increases in the
order      4
2
2 2 7 VO Cr O MnO .
Business Studies Class 12
Sample paper (2019-20)
Duration: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
Section – A
Q.N. Question Max
marks
1 Management is a. A Science; b. An Art; c. both science and art; d. Neither. 1
2 The purchase, production and sales managers at Sharda Ltd, a firm manufacturing
readymade garments are generally at a conflict, as they have their own objectives.
Usually each thinks that only they are qualified to evaluate, judge and decide on
any matter, according to their professional criteria. Name the concept which will
be required by the CEO Mr. Raman, to reconcile the differences in approach,
interest or opinion in the organisation.
1
3 Principles of management are NOT: a. Applicable only in large firms; b. Formed by
practice and experience of managers; c. Flexible; d. Contingent
1
4 ______________________ is considered a major element of the political
environment: a. The extent and nature of government intervention in business; b.
planned outlay in public and private sectors; c. Expectations from the work force;
d. Administrative order issued by government authorities.
1
5 Name the step in the process of planning which is considered the “real point of
decision making”.
1
6 ______________gives shape to the organisation structure.
a) Extent of delegation; b) Span of Management;
;c) No of employees; d) Planning
1
7 Astra Builders has to deliver the flats to its buyers on time. Due to this there is a
sudden rush of work. Therefore, the company needs to arrange workers to work at
the sites at a short notice. The source of recruitment which may be used by the
company to tap the casual vacancy is: a. Direct recruitment; b. Advertisement; c.
Recommendation of employees; d. Employment Exchange.
1
8 SCT services CEO RajanGopinath’s compensation includes salary, commission and
other allowances. The company also pays for his insurance and vacations. Identify
one indirect payment being made by the company to the CEO.
a.Employer paid Insurance; b. Salary; c. Commission; d. Allowances.
1
9 At Support.com, there is no reward or appreciation for a good suggestion. Thus,
the subordinates are not willing to offer any useful suggestions to their superiors.
Identify the type of barrier to communication that has been created in the firm
due to this.
a. Semantic barrier; b. Personal barrier; c. Organisational barrier; d. Psychological
barrier
1
10 M.R.Sarthi, the Ex-chairman of Swadesh Ltd, built up his successor before retiring.
Following the norms set up by himself, he handed over the reins of the company
to the co-founder Mr. Shravan, who had the potential to bring about change in the
behaviour of others. Name the concept of management which was the reason why
Mr. Sarthi chose Mr. Shravan to be his successor. A. Motivation; B. Leadership; C.
Communication; D. Staffing.
1
11 An important project at AMB consultants is running behind schedule by a month.
This has upset their clients and might affect the reputation of the company in the
long run. No managerial action like assigning more workers, equipment or giving
overtime has been able to solve the problem. What managerial action may now be
taken by the company to avoid such a situation from arising in the future? A.
Revise the schedule; B. Assigning additional workers and equipment to the project;
C. Get permission for further overtime work; D. Both B&C.
1
12 A decision to acquire a new & modern plant to upgrade an old one is known as
__________decision.
a) Financing decision; (b) working capital decision; (c) Investment decision; (d)
Dividend decision.
1
13 ABC Ltd. has Debt Equity ratio of 3:1 whereas XYZ Ltd. has Debt Equity ratio of 1:1.
Name the advantage ABC Ltd will have over XYZ Ltd, when the rate of interest is
lower than the rate of return on investment of the company.
(a) Trading on equity; (b) Low risk; (c) Low cost of equity ; (d) Greater flexibility.
1
14 Vikrant joins his father’s business of Organic masalas, near Kotgarh in Himachal
after completing his MBA. In order to capture a major share of the market, he
decided to sell the product in small attractive packages by using the latest
packaging technology. His father suggested that they hire financial consultants to
estimate the amount of funds that would be required for the purpose & timings
when it would be required. The concept being discussed by Vikrant’s father, links
which financial decision with the investment decision.?
a.)Dividend decision ;(b) Financial Planning; (C) capital structure decision; (d)
Financing decision.
1
15 Raghav’s friend Raman works as a Chartered Accountant in Solutions Ltd. Raman in
a meeting with the Board of Directors of the Company came to know that the firm
would soon be declaring a Bonus issue which would result in increase in the price
of shares. Considering this, Raman advised Raghav to purchase the shares of
Solutions Ltd., who acted on his advice and bought the shares before time. Which
function of SEBI can control such malpractices?
(a) Protective functions; (b) Regulatory functions; (c) Development functions; (d)
All the above.
1
16 Large scale production done to reduce the average cost of production is the
essence of __________concept of Marketing management.
a) Product; b) Selling;
c) Production; d) Marketing
1
17 Saumya decided to start a business of selling dress material from her house. She
did various online surveys to find out about the preferences of prospective
customers. Based on this, she prepared a detailed analysis of the business. She
then made important decisions including deciding about the features, quality,
packaging, labelling and branding of the dress material. Identify the element of
Marketing Mix discussed above.
(a)Promotion; (b) Market; (c) Product; (d) Place.
1
18 Tomato Ltd., a food delivery service app has recently faced criticism for the
tampering of their product, by their delivery boys. Tomato Ltd. decided to put a
hologram seal on the food packets in order to protect the contents from spoilage,
leakage, pilferage, damage, along with a tag with a safety warning for the
consumers to check the seal. Which concept of marketing discussed above is
1
performing the important function of communicating with the potential buyer and
promoting the sale.
(a) Branding; (b) Product designing and development;
(c) labelling; (d) packaging.
19 Asserting oneself to ensure that one gets a fair deal, is the right of a consumer.
(True/False)
1
20 Sheela went to a free eye camp & got her eyes operated for cataract. The surgery
was not done properly, due to which she lost her vision. Where can she file a
complaint under consumer protection act?
(a) At District forum (b)State commission (c) National Commission
(d) None of above
1
Section – B
Q.N. Question Max
marks
21 List any three tasks that Mr. Armstrong needs to do, as a production manager, in
his firm, to carry out the plans laid down by the top managers.
Or
Enumerate the three economic objectives of management.
3
22 “Delegation of authority, undoubtedly empowers an employee to act for his
superior, but the superior would still be accountable for the outcome. Explain the
elements of delegation of authority discussed above.
3
23 Banwari Lal is a cloth merchant in Karol Bagh. His grandsons are requesting him to
let them diversify the business into bridal wear. Banwari Lal has agreed but on the
condition that they will follow the function of management he has always
followed, which helps an organisation in keeping track of the progress of activities
and ensures that the activities conform to the standards set in advance so that the
organisational goals are achieved. Name the function of management which
Banwari Lal is asking his grandsons to follow. List any two reasons why it is
considered an indispensable function of management.
3
24 The Research & Development department of Healthy Production Ltd. has decided
to diversify from manufacturing health drinks to cereals made from millets. They
are well aware of the fact that the company will have to communicate to the
people the benefits of eating millets. For this purpose, they plan to sponsor various
events like marathons and encourage people to switch to healthy eating through
newsletters.
a) Identify and briefly explain the promotional tool being discussed above.
b) Also explain any two other promotional tool that can be used by the
company, apart from the one discussed above.
3
25 Rita Sharma who works as a guard in a school, purchased two shirts for ₹460 each
for her son. When she went back home, she realised that the shirt was small in size
for her son. She decided to ask for return of money or exchange of the shirt with
an appropriate size.
But the store owner refused to return the money or exchange the shirt. Rita
Sharma was disheartened. Her friend advised her to go to ‘Seva Sadan’, an
autonomous voluntary organisation working for the protection of consumer
3
welfare.
The organisation helped her by explaining to her the legal procedure, as well as
educated her about her rights as a consumer and helped her in filing the complaint
and getting relief. With the help of the organisation Rita was able to get her money
back from the store. Enumerate the rights of a consumer which Rita Sharma was
able to exercise with the help of the voluntary organisation.
Section - C
Q.N. Question Max
marks
26 The Government is considering a pioneer proposal to launch a single debit-cumcredit
card to increase the ease and usage for the consumers. The card which will
be called the “National Mobility Card” will have unique advantages for making
payments in metro, buses, parking and making transactions during visits abroad.
After hearing this news, Mega Bank decided to launch a “Mega Mobility Card” on
similar lines , so that they could be the first to exploit the opportunity, arising due
to the increasing trend of digitization. In order to improve their performance, they
laid down a plan to hire more people in their marketing department and prepared
guidelines to train their sales force to market the new card facility being launched
by the bank. By quoting the lines, identify and explain any two points of
importance of understanding Business Environment discussed above.
4
27 Infocom has diversified itself into several product lines: Telecommunications,
Engineering, financial services. Each subsidiary is self-sufficient with their-own
administrative functions, propagating the belief that people can assume the
responsibility for the effective implementation of their decisions and should be
given autonomy. This has reduced the need for direct supervision by superiors,
has promoted flexibility, initiative and faster decision making. The orders of
customers are never delayed, as a result of good policy decisions of top
management.
(a). Identify and explain any two points of importance of the concept being
discussed above.
(b). Name and briefly explain a suitable framework for the company within which
the managerial and operating task are to be performed.
4
28 State any four factors which affect the determination of the price of the product.
OR
State the four components of physical distribution?
4
Section – D
Q.N. Question Max
marks
29 Name and explain with a suitable example the technique of Scientific Management
given by Taylor, with the objective of determining the number of workers to be
employed for a task.
OR
Name and explain with a suitable example the technique of Scientific Management
given by Taylor to differentiate between the efficient and the inefficient workers.
5
30 An Auto Company, Win ltd is facing a problem of declining market share due to
increased competition from other new and existing players in the market. Its
competitors are introducing lower priced models for mass consumers who are
price sensitive. The Board of Directors of the Company announced a meeting to
discuss the decisions regarding pricing and launching a new range of models, in
order to increase the market share of the company. Attending the meeting was
not a discretion for the directors and a penalty was announced for not attending
the meeting. The following decisions were taken in the meeting:
a) to define the desired future position of the company, as acquiring a dominant
position in the market by increasing the market share to 10% in 1 year.
b) to change the criteria for choosing vendors for procuring supplies;
c) to invest in development of the human resources of the organisation by
providing training to higher levels by holding seminars and providing on the job
training for the supervisory management.
What are standing plans and single use plans? Briefly explain the plans discussed
above, which can be classified as standing plans, by quoting the lines.
5
31 What is meant by Capital Budgeting? State any four factors affecting fixed capital
requirement of a firm.
OR
Enumerate any five points of importance of financial planning.
5
Section - E
Q.N. Question Max
marks
32 Ali Mohammad the CEO of Super Ltd believes that human resource is the most
important asset of the firm. He believes that no organisation can be successful
unless it can fill and keep filled the various positions provided for in the structure
with the right kind of people. Identify the function of management being discussed
above and state the benefits to the organisation that its proper application in the
firm will ensure.
6
33 What is the meaning of Directing? State any four points of importance of Directing
as a function of management.
OR
What is the meaning of motivation? State the features of motivation as an element
of Directing.
6
34 Kynaa, a beauty products e-commerce company, is diversifying into men’s
grooming. It is also tapping the demand for beauty products in the fashion industry
and amid professionals such as make-up artists. As it diversifies its online
presence, Kynaa is also expanding its physical presence. They have 41 outlets
across 18 cities presently and plan to expand to 180 outlets. Each store requires a
capital expenditure of 60-80 lakh rupees. The company has decided to raise funds
by issuing equity shares but not directly to the public, rather by offering them for
sale through brokers. Identify and briefly explain the method of floatation
followed by the company. Also name & explain the other methods of floatation
that can be used by the company for raising funds from the public, in the primary
market.
6
OR
Radhika got 10, 00,000 rupees after selling her parental property which she had
got as a gift from her grandmother. Her friend advised her to invest in securities in
the stock market. Radhika was unaware of the procedure for the same. Her friend
introduced her to a stock broker, who was registered with the National Stock
Exchange. Radhika approached the broker. The broker guided her to open a
DEMAT account with a Depository, as well as a Bank account. Radhika opened a
Bank account & DEMAT account with Exin Bank.
(a) Identify the steps in the trading procedure for buying and selling of
securities which have been discussed above.
(b) State the next four steps of the trading procedure.
Sample Question Paper
Class XII (2019-20)
Biology (044)
Time allowed: 3 hrs. Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions:
1. There are a total of 27 questions and five sections in the question paper. All questions are
compulsory.
2. Section A contains question numbers 1 to 5, multiple choice questions of one mark each.
Section B contains question numbers 6 to 12, short answer type I questions of two marks each.
Section C contains question numbers 13 to 21, short answer type II questions of three marks
each.
Section D contains question number 22 to 24, case-based short answer type questions of three
marks each.
Section E contains question numbers 25 to 27, long answer type questions of five marks each.
3. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, internal choices are provided in two
questions of one mark, one question of two marks, two questions of three marks and all three
questions of five marks. An examinee is to attempt any one of the questions out of the two
given in the question paper with the same question number.
SECTION – A
1. Androgens are synthesized by:
a.) Sertoli Cells
b.) Leydig cells
c.) Seminal vesicles
d.) Bulbourethral gland
OR
A procedure that finds use in testing for genetic disorders, but is also misused for
female foeticide is:
a.) Lactational amenorrhea
b.) Amniocentesis
c.) Artificial insemination
d.) Parturition
1
2. Which type of immune response is responsible for the rejection of tissues/organs in
the patient’s body post transplantation?
a.) auto-immune response
b.) humoral immune response
c.) physiological immune response
d.) cell-mediated immune response
OR
1
2
Rheumatoid arthritis is caused when . . .
i.) Lymphocytes become more active
ii.) Body attacks self cells
iii.) More antibodies are produced in the body
iv.) The ability to differentiate pathogens or foreign molecules from self-cells is
lost
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
a.) i and ii
b.) iii and iv
c.) i and iii
d.) ii and iv
3. Name the enzymes 'P' and 'Q' that are involved in the processes given below.
a.) Enzyme P-Exonuclease and Enzyme Q-Permease
b.) Enzyme P-Exonuclease and Enzyme Q- Ligase
c.) Enzyme P-Endonuclease and Enzyme Q- Permease
d.) Enzyme P-Restriction endonuclease and Enzyme Q-Ligase
1
4. A biotechnologist wanted to create a colony of E.coli possessing the plasmid
pBR322, sensitive to Tetracycline. Which one of the following restriction sites
would he use to ligate a foreign DNA?
a.) Sal I
b.) Pvu I
c.) EcoRI
d.) Hind III
1
5. The most important cause of biodiversity loss is:
a.) Over exploitation of economic species
b.) Habitat loss and fragmentation
c.) Invasive species
d.) Breakdown of plant-pollinator relationships
1
3
SECTION B
6. How does an encysted Amoeba reproduce on return of favourable conditions?
OR
What are gemmules and conidia? Name one organism each in which these are
formed?
2
7. Name any two copper releasing IUD’s. State how they act as a contraceptive. 2
8. Why is it not possible to study the pattern of inheritance of traits in human beings,
the same way as it is done in pea plant? Name the alternate method employed for
such an analysis of human traits.
2
9. Carefully examine structures A and B of pentose sugar given below. Which one of
the two is more reactive? Give reasons.
A B
2
10. Name the technology and write the procedure that can help a scientist to recover
virus free sugarcane plants from diseased canes for his crop breeding experiments.
2
11. Explain the events that occur in the host cell on introduction of nematode-resistant
gene into the tobacco plant by using Agrobacterium vectors.
2
12. Construct a pyramid of biomass starting with phytoplankton. Label its three trophic
levels. Is the pyramid upright or inverted? Justify your answer.
2
SECTION C
13. Draw a well-labelled diagram of L.S of a pistil of a flower showing the passage of
growing of pollen tube up to its destination.
3
14. How does gain or loss of chromosome(s) takes place in humans? Describe one
example each of chromosomal disorder along with the symptoms involving an
autosome and a sex chromosome.
OR
A small stretch of DNA strand that codes for a polypeptide is shown below:
3'--- --- --- --- CAT CAT AGA TGA AAC--- --- --- --- 5'
3
4
a.) Which type of mutation could have occurred in each type resulting in the
following mistakes during replication of the above original sequence?
i. 3`… … … …CAT CAT AGA TGA ATC… … …5`
ii. 3`… … … …CAT ATA GAT GAA AC… … … 5`
b.) How many amino acids will be translated from each of the above strands i) and
ii)?
15. “Apomixes is a form of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction in
plants”. Explain with the help of a suitable example.
3
16.
a.) State the hypothesis which S.L. Miller tried to prove in the laboratory with the
help of the set up given above.
b.) Name the organic compound observed by him in the liquid water at the end of
his experiment.
c.) A scientist simulated a similar set up and added CH4, NH3 and water vapour at
800℃. Mention the important component that is missing in his experiment?
3
17. a.) Study the table given below and identify (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Amino acid Phe Val
DNA Code in Gene AAA CAC
Codon in mRNA (i) (ii)
Anticodon in tRNA (iii) (iv)
b.) A polypeptide consists of 14 different amino acids.
i) How many base pairs must be there in the processed mRNA that codes for
this polypeptide?
ii) How many different types of tRNA are needed for the synthesis of this
polypeptide?
3
18. How is inbreeding advantageous as well as disadvantageous in cattle breeding
programme? (Mention any two advantages and two disadvantages )
3
19. “Specific Bt Toxin gene is incorporated into cotton plant so as to control infestation
of Bollworm”. Mention the organism from which the gene was isolated and explain
its mode of action.
3
20. State any two criteria for determining biodiversity hotspots. Name any two hotspots
designated in India.
3
5
OR
Differentiate between in-situ and ex-situ approaches for conserving biodiversity.
Give an example for each.
21. When the gene product is required in large amounts, the transformed bacteria with
the plasmid inside the bacteria are cultured on a large scale in an industrial fermenter
which then synthesizes the desired protein. This product is extracted from the
fermenter for commercial use.
a.) Why is the used medium drained out from one side while fresh medium is
added from the other? Explain.
b.) List any four optimum conditions for achieving the desired product in a
bioreactor.
3
SECTION D
22.
With reference to the above schematic representation of (a) Spermatogenesis and (b)
Oogenesis answer the following questions:
a.) About 300 million spermatozoa may be present in a human male ejaculation at
one time. Calculate how many spermatocytes will be involved to produce 300
spermatozoa.
b.) How many chromatids are found during Oogenesis in (i) Primary oocyte and (ii)
First polar body in a human female?
3
23. Large quantities of sewage is generated everyday in cities and towns, which is treated
in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to make it less polluted. Given below is the flow
diagram of one of the stages of STP.
Observe the given flow diagram and answer the questions accordingly.
a.) Why primary effluent is passed into large aeration tanks?
b.) Write the technical term used for the sediment formed? Mention its significance.
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Primary effluent is passed into large aeration tank
Effluent passed into settling tank to form the
sediment
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c.) Explain the final step that results in the formation of biogas in the large tank before
the treated effluent is released into water bodies.
24.
Observe the diagram of the catalytic converter and answer the questions which follow:
a.) Name any two metals used as catalyst in the catalytic converter.
b.) Name the gases that are released after passing the exhaust hydrocarbons through
the catalytic converter.
c.) Name the other poisonous gas which is missing (?) in the exhaust pollutant of an
automobile in the above diagram?
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SECTION E
25. Certain phenotypes in human population are spread over a gradient and reflect the
contribution of more than two genes. Mention the term used for the type of
inheritance? Describe it with the help of an example in human population.
OR
Summarize the process by which the sequence of DNA bases in Human Genome
Project was determined using the method developed by Frederick Sanger. Name a free
living non-pathogenic nematode whose DNA has been completely sequenced.
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26. a.) What is mutation breeding? Give an example of a crop and disease to which
resistance was induced by this method.
b.) Differentiate between pisci-culture and aquaculture.
OR
a.) If a patient is advised anti-retroviral drug, name the possible infection he/ she is
likely to be suffering from. Name the causative organism.
b.) How do vaccines prevent subsequent microbial infection by the same pathogen?
c.) How does a cancerous cell differ from a normal cell?
d.) Many microbial pathogens enter the gut of humans along with food. Name the
physiological barrier that protects the body from such pathogens.
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27. “Indiscriminate human activities have strengthened the greenhouse effect resulting in
Global Warming.” Give the relative contribution of various Green House Gases in the
form of a pie chart and explain the fate of the energy of sunlight reaching the earth’s
surface contributing towards Global Warming.
OR
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Accountancy – Class XII
SQP (2019-20)
General Instructions :
(i) This question paper contains two parts – A and B.
(ii) Part A is compulsory for all.
(iii) Part B has two options – Analysis of Financial Statements and Computerised Accounting.
(iv) Attempt only one option of Part B.
(v) All parts of a question should be attempted at one place.
PART A
(Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations, Partnership Firms and Companies)
1 How are the following items presented in financial statements of a Not-for- Profit
organisation:-
(a) Tournament Fund- ₹ 80,000
(b) Tournament expenses- ₹ 14,000
1
2 At what rate is interest payable on the amount remaining unpaid to the executor of deceased
partner, in absence of any agreement among partners, when (s)he opts for interest and not share
of profit.
(a) 12% p.a.
(b) 8% p.a.
(c) 6% p.a.
(d) 7.5%p.a.
1
3 State the order of payment of the following, in case of dissolution of partnership firm.
i. to each partner proportionately what is due to him/her from the firm for advances as
distinguished from capital (i.e. partner’ loan);
ii. to each partner proportionately what is due to him on account of capital; and
iii. for the debts of the firm to the third parties;
1
4 A and B are partners in a firm having a capital of ₹ 54,000 and ₹ 36,000 respectively. They
admitted C for 1/3rd share in the profits C brought proportionate amount of capital. The Capital
brought in by C would be:
a) ₹ 90,000
b) ₹ 45,000
c) ₹ 5,400
d) ₹ 36,00
1
5 Amit, a partner in a partnership firm withdrew ₹ 7,000 in the beginning of each quarter. For
how many months would interest on drawings be charged?
1
6 Ankit, Unnati and Aryan are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. They decided to share
future profits in the ratio of 2:3:5 with effect from 1st April,2018. They had the following
balance in their balance sheet, passing necessary Journal Entry:
Particulars Amount(₹)
Profit and loss Account (Dr) 60,500
1
7 A and B are partners in a firm. They admit C as a partner with 1/5th share in the profits of the
firm. C brings ₹ 4,00,000 as his share of capital. Calculate the value of C’s share of Goodwill
on the basis of his capital, given that the combined capital of A and B after all adjustments is ₹
10,00,000
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8 Riyansh, Garv and Kavleen were partners in a firm sharing profit and loss in the ratio of 8:7:5.
On 2nd November 2018, Kavleen died. Kalveen’s share of profits till the date of her death was
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calculated at₹ 9,375. Pass the necessary journal entry.
9 A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2.On 1st April, 2019
they decided to admit C their new ratio is decided to be equal. Pass the necessary journal entry
to distribute Investment Fluctuation Reserve of₹ 60,000 at the time of C’s admission, when
Investment appear in the books at₹ 2,10,000 and its market value is ₹1,90,000.
1
10 ‘Complete the following statement’
When a liability is discharged by a partner, at the time of dissolution, Capital Account is
credited because ______________ .
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11 A and B are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. They admit C into
partnership with 1/5th share which he acquires equally from A and B. Accountant has calculated
new profit sharing ratio as 5:3:2. Is accountant correct?
1
12 Wellness Co. Ltd. has issued 20,000, 9% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 10% on 1st
April, 2018 redeemable as follows:
31st March, 2021 – 10,000 debentures
31st March, 2022 – 4,000 debentures
31st March, 2023 – balance debentures.
It transferred to Debentures Redemption Reserve the required amount as applicable rules of the
Companies Act and Rules, 2014 on due date. How much amount will be transferred to General
Reserve on 31st March, 2021
a) ₹ 1,00,000
b) ₹ 2,50,000
c) ₹ 5,00,000
d) ₹ 20,00,000
1
13 A portion of share capital that is reserved by the company and will be utilized only on the
happening of winding up of the company is called ________.
1
14 a) Calculate the amount of medicines consumed during the year ended 31st March,2019
Particulars Amount (₹)
Opening Stock of Medicines 50,000
Closing stock of Medicines 45,000 more than
opening stock
Amount paid for medicines during the year 2,00,000
Opening Creditors 20,000
Closing Creditors 50% of opening creditors
Or
Distinguish between Income and Expenditure Account and Receipt and payment Account on
basis of :-
i. Nature
ii. Nature of items
iii. Period
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15 Danish, Ana and Pranjal are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2.
Their books are closed on March 31st every year.
Danish died on September 30th , 2019, The executors of Danish are entitled to:-
i. His share of Capital i.e. ₹ 5,00,000 along-with his share of goodwill. The total goodwill
of the firm was valued at ₹ 60,000.
ii. His share of profit up to his date of death on the basis of sales till date of death. Sales
for the year ended March 31, 2019 was ₹ 2,00,000 and profit for the same year was 10%
on sales. Sales shows a growth trend of 20% and percentage of profit earning is reduced
by 1%.
iii. Amount payable to Danish was transferred to his executors.
Pass necessary Journal Entries and show the workings clearly.
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16 Maanika, Bhavi and Komal are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 6:4:1. Komal is
guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹ 2,00,000. The firm incurred a loss of ₹22,00,000 for the year
ended 31st March,2018. Pass necessary journal entry regarding deficiency borne by Maanika
and Bhavi and prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.
OR
The partners of a firm, Alia, Bhanu and Chand distributed the profits for the year ended
31st March, 2017, ₹ 80,000 in the ratio of 3:3:2 without providing for the following
adjustments:
a) Alia and Chand were entitled to a salary of ₹ 1,500 each p.m.
b) Bhanu was entitled for a salary of ₹ 4,000 p.a.
Pass the necessary Journal entry for the above adjustments in the books of the firm. Show
workings clearly.
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17
Bliss Products Ltd. registered with capital of ₹ 90,00,000 divided into 90,000 equity shares of ₹
100 each. The company issued prospectus inviting applications for 50,000 equity shares of ₹
100 each payable as ₹ 20 on application, ₹ 30 on allotment, ₹ 20 on first call and balance on
second call.
Applications were received for ₹40,000 shares. Raman to whom 1600 shares were allotted
failed to pay final call money and these shares were forfeited. Of the forfeited shares, 600
shares were reissued to Sukhman, credited as fully paid for ₹ 90 per share.
Present the Share Capital as per Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013
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18 The firm of R, K and S was dissolved on 31.3.2019. Pass necessary journal entries for the
following after various assets (other than cash and Bank) and the third party liabilities
had been transferred to realisation account.
(i) K agreed to pay off his wife’s loan of ₹ 6,000.
(ii) Total Creditors of the firm were ₹ 40,000. Creditors worth ₹10,000 were given a
piece of furniture costing ₹8,000 in full and final settlement. Remaining
creditors allowed a discount of 10%.
(iii) A machine that was not recorded in the books was taken over by K at ₹ 3,000
whereas its expected value was ₹ 5,000.
(iv) The firm had a debit balance of ₹ 15,000 in the profit and loss A/c on the date of
dissolution.
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19 From the following Receipts and Payments Accounts of Rolaxe Club, for the year ended 31st
March, 2019. Prepare Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019.
Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st March, 2019
Receipts Amount (₹) Payments Amount (₹)
To Balance b/d By Advertisement 13,100
Cash in hand 17,050 By Rent rates and Taxes 14,000
Current a/c with bank 18,570 By Repairs 15,000
To Donations 20,000 By Printing and Stationery 16,000
To Proceeds from charity
Show
16,200 By Government Bonds 5,000
To Subscription 52,000 By Telephone Expenses 1,000
To Life membership fees 5,250 By Furniture (purchased on
1st July, 2018)
70,000
To Entrance Fees 6,000 By Balance c/d
To Interest on investment @
7% for the year.
7,200 Cash in hand 3,170
Cash at Bank 5,000
1,42,270 1,42,270
Additional Information :-
i) Depreciate furniture by 15% p.a.
ii) There were 416 Life Members on 31.3.2018 the subscription payable by each
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member, to be a life time member is ₹ 125
iii)
Subscription outstanding on 31st March, 2018 6,000
Subscription outstanding on 31st March, 2019 7,000
Subscription received in advance on 31st March, 2018 4,000
Subscription received in advance on 31st March, 2019 5,000
20 Journalise the following transactions
a) Mehar Ltd. issued ₹ 1,00,000, 12% Debentures of ₹ 100 each at a premium of 5%
redeemable at a premium of 2%
b) 12 % Debentures were issued at a discount of 10% to a vendor of machinery for
payment of ₹ 9,00,000
c) Issue of 10,000 11% debentures of ₹ 100 each as collateral in favour of State Bank of
India. Company opted to pass necessary entry for issue of debentures.
Or
Faith and Belief Ltd has total redeemable debentures of ₹ 5,00,000. It decides to redeem
these debentures in two instalments of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 on December 31st
2018 and March 31st 2020 respectively. Assuming that the Company has sufficient
funds in Debenture Redemption Reserve Account, pass necessary journal entries for the
year ending March 31st 2020.
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21 Gautam and Yashica are partners in a firm, sharing profits and losses in 3:1 respectively. The
balance sheet of the firm as on 31st March 2018 was as follows:
Balance Sheet
As at 31.3.2018
Liabilities Amt(₹) Assets Amt(₹)
Sundry creditors
Bills payable
Capitals
Gautam 4,00,000
Yashica 1,00,000
50,000
30,000
5,00,000
Furniture
Stock
Debtors
Cash in hand
Machinery
60,000
1,40,000
80,000
90,000
2,10,000
5,80,000 5,80,000
Asma is admitted as a partner for 3/8th share in the profits with a capital of ₹2,10,000
and ₹50,000 for her share of goodwill. It was decided that:
i. New profit sharing ratio will be 3:2:3
ii. Machinery will depreciated by 10% and Furniture by ₹5,000.
iii. Stock was re-valued at ₹ 2,10,000.
iv. Provision for doubtful debts is to be created at 10% of debtors.
v. The capitals of all the partners were to be in the new profit sharing ratio on basis
of capital of new partner any adjustment to be done through current accounts.
Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners Capital Account and the Balance Sheet of the new firm.
Or
X,Y and Z were in partnership sharing profits in proportion to their capitals. Their Balance
Sheet as on 31st March, 2018 was as follows:
Liabilities Amount (₹) Particulars Amount (₹)
Sundry Creditors 16,600 Cash 15,000
Workmen’s Compensation
Fund
9,000 Debtors 21,000
Less-Prov for Doubtful Debts (1400)
19,600
General Reserve 6,000 Stock 19,000
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Capitals :
X 90,000
Y 60,000
Z 30,000
1,80,000
Machinery
Building
58,000
1,00,000
2,11,600
2,11,600
On the above date, Y retired owing to ill health. The following adjustments were agreed upon
for calculation of amount due to Y.
a) Provision for Doubtful Debts to be increased to 10% of Debtors.
b) Goodwill of the firm be valued at ₹ 36,000 and be adjusted into the Capital Accounts of
X and Z, who will share profits in future in the ratio of 3:1.
c) Included in the value of Sundry Creditors was ₹ 2,500 for an outstanding legal claim,
which will not arise.
d) X and Z also decided that the total capital of the new firm will be ₹ 1,20,000 in their
profit sharing ratio. Actual cash to be brought in or to be paid off as the case may be.
e) Y to be paid ₹ 9,000 immediately and balance to be transferred to his Loan Account.
Prepare Revaluation Account, Partner’s Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of the new firm
after Y’s retirement.
22 Saregama Ltd invited applications for issuing 80,000 equity shares of ₹ 100 each at a premium
of ₹ 10. The amount was payable as follows
On Application – ₹ 30
On allotment – ₹ 30 (including a premium of ₹ 10)
On 1st call – ₹ 30
On Final Call Balance
Applications of 1,20,000 shares were received. Allotment was made on pro rata basis to all
applicants. Excess money received on application was adjusted on sums due on allotment.
Dhwani, who was allotted 1,600 shares, failed to pay allotment money and Sargam who applied
of 6,000 shares did not pay 1st call money. These shares were forfeited immediately after 1st
call. 2,000 of these shares (including all shares of Dhwani were issued to Tarang for ₹ 95 per
share as 80 paid up. Pass necessary journal entries in books of Saregama Ltd. by opening call in
arrear, call in advance account, if final call has not been made.
Or
a. X Ltd. forfeited 10 shares of ₹ 10 each, ₹ 7 called up on which the shareholder had paid
application and allotment money of ₹ 5 per share. Out of these, 8 shares were re-issued
to Y for ₹8 per share at ₹ 8 per paid up per share. Record the journal entries for
forfeiture and reissue of shares by opening call in arrear, call in advance account.
b. L ltd forfeited Mr M’s shares who has applied for 600 shares and was allotted 400
shares failed to pay allotment money of ₹ 4 per share including premium of ₹ 2 on
which he had paid application money of ₹ 2 only. Pass necessary journal entries for
forfeiture of shares by opening call in arrear, call in advance account.
c. Crown Ltd forfeited 50 shares of ₹ 10 each, for non- payment of final call money of ₹ 3
per share. Out of these 20 shares were reissued to Taj at₹ 8 per share. Record the
journal entries for forfeiture and reissue of shares assuming that the company maintains
call in arrear, call in advance account.
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PART B
OPTION 1
(Analysis of Financial Statements)
23 What will be the effect on current ratio if a bills payable is discharged on maturity? 1
24 The two basic measures of operational efficiency of a company are
a) Inventory Turnover Ratio and Working Capital Turnover Ratio
b) Liquid Ratio and Operating Ratio
c) Liquid Ratio and Current Ratio
1
d) Gross Profit Margin and Net Profit Margin
25 Debt Equity Ratio of a company is 1:2. Purchase of a Fixed asset for ₹ 5,00,000 on long term
deferred payment basis will increase, decrease or not change the ratio?
1
26 State the importance of financial analysis for labour unions. 1
27 M/s Mevo and Sons.; a bamboo pens producing company, purchased a machinery for ₹
9,00,000. It received dividend of ₹ 70,000 on investment in shares. The company also sold an
old machine of the book value of ₹ 79,000 at a loss of ₹ 10,000. Compute Cash flow from
Investing Activities.
1
28 Common size analysis is also known as ———————— analysis. (fill in the blank) 1
29 While preparing Cash Flow Statement, match the following activities
I. Payment of cash to acquire
Debenture by an Investing
Company
a. Financing activity
II. Purchase of Goodwill b. Investing Activity
III. Dividend paid by manufacturing
company
c. Operating activity
1
30 From the following details calculate Interest Coverage Ratio:
Net profit after tax - ₹ 7,00,000
6% debentures of ₹ 20,00,000
Tax Rate 30%
Or
Under which major heads and sub-heads will the following items be placed in the Balance
Sheet of the company as per Schedule III, Part I of the Companies Act, 2013?
(i) Debentures with maturity period in current financial year
(ii) Securities Premium Reserve
(iii) Provident Fund
3
31 Following information is extracted from the Statement of Profit and Loss of Crypto Finance
Ltd. For the year ended 31st March 2017 and 31st March 2018. Fill in the missing figures
Comparative Statement of Profit and Loss
for the years ended 31st March 2017 and 31st March 2018
Particulars 2016-17 (₹)
2017-18 (₹)
Absolute
Increase/
Decrease (₹)
Percentage
Increase/
Decrease (%)
Revenue from
Operations
10,00,000 ? 2,00,000 20%
Add other Income ? 60,000 ? 20%
Total Revenue ? 12,60,000 ? 20%
Less Employee
Benefit Expenses
50,000 60,000 10,000 ?
Profit before tax 10,00,000 12,00,000 2,00,000 ?
Less Tax (50%) 5,00,000 6,00,000 1,00,000 ?
Profit after tax 5,00,000 6,00,000 1,00,000 20%
Or
From the following Balance Sheet of R Ltd., Prepare a Common Size Statement
Balance Sheet As at 31st March, 2019.
Particulars Note
no.
31.3.2019
(₹)
31.3.2018
(₹)
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I EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
1. Shareholder’s Funds:
a. Share Capital 5,00,000 4,00,000
b. Reserve and Surplus 1,60,000 1,20,000
2. Current Liabilities:
a. Trade Payable 1,40,000 80,000
Total 8,00,000 6,00,000
II ASSETS
1. Non-Current Assets:
a. Fixed Assets:
i. Tangible Assets 3,20,000 2,40,000
ii. Intangible Assets 40,000 60,000
2. Current Assets
a. Inventories 1,60,000 60,000
b. Trade Receivables 2,40,000 2,00,000
c. Cash and Cash Equivalents 40,000 40,000
Total 8,00,000 6,00,000
32 From the following Balance Sheet of Dreams Converge Ltd as at 31.3.2018 and 31.3.2017;
Calculate Cash from operating activities. Showing your workings clearly
Particulars Note
No.
31.3.2018
(₹)
31.3.2017
(₹)
I. EQUITY AND LIABILITY :
1. Shareholder’s Fund: 7,00,000 5,00,000
a. Share Capital
b. Reserve and Surplus 3,50,000 2,00,000
2. Non-Current Liabilities:
Long Term Borrowings 50,000 1,00,000
3. Current Liabilities:
a. Trade Payables 1,22,000 1,05,000
b. Short term Provisions (Provision for tax) 50,000 30,000
TOTAL 12,72,000
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9,35,000
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II. ASSETS :
1. Non Current Assets:
a. Fixed Assets:
i. Tangible Assets 1 5,00,000 5,00,000
ii. Intangible Assets 2 95,000 1,00,000
b. Non-current Investments 1,00,000 Nil
2. Current Assets:
a. Inventory 1,30,000 55,000
b. Trade Receivable 1,47,000 80,000
c. Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,00,000 2,00,000
TOTAL 12,72,000
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9,35,000
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Notes
Note
Number
Particulars 31.3.2018
(₹)
31.3.2017
(₹)
1 Tangible Assets:
Machinery 2,80,000 2,00,000
Accumulated depreciation (1,00,000) (80,000)
1,80,000 1,20,000
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Equipment 3,20,000 3,80,000
5,00,000 5,00,000
2 Intangible Assets :
Goodwill 95,000 1,00,000
Additional Information:
i. Machinery of the book value of 80,000 (accumulated depreciation ₹ 20,000 ) was
sold at a loss of ₹ 18,000
PART B
OPTION 2
(Computerised Accounting)
23 List any two attributes of information to be stored in Payroll data base. 1
24 Which of the following is not an advantage of computerised accounting system
a) Efficient record keeping
b) Ensures effective control over the system.
c) Generation of reports and information in fixed format
d) Economy in the processing of accounting data.
1
25 Arrange the following steps of constructing Bank Reconciliation Statements in Tally in
chronological sequence
a) Bringing up the monthly summary of Bank Book. Bringing the cursor to the first month
and pressing enter.
b) The display becomes Edit Screen in Reconciliation mode. The primary components are
A column for the ‘Bankers Date’ Amounts not reflected in banks and balance as per
banks
c) This Brings up the vouchers for the month. Since this is a bank account, an additional
button F5: reconcile will be visible on the right Press F5
1
26 Match the following
a) Single valued
attributes
i) Attributes that can be divided in smaller sub parts to
represent some more basic attribute with
independent meaning
b) Composite attribute ii) Attributes that cannot be further sub divided in
smaller parts.
c) Atomic attributes iii) Attributes with single value for an entity
1
27 What is the activity sequence of the basic information processing mode 1
28 Differentiate between Generic software and Specific Software on basis of cost of installation
and maintenance
1
29 Which of the following situations may not require the use of null value
a) When a particular attribute does not apply to an entity.
b) Value of an attribute is unknown, although it exist;
c) Unknown because it does not exist.
d) Multi value attributes may be nested (or grouped) to constitute complex ones.
1
30 Explain adjusting entries.
Or
Explain ‘Transparency control’ and ‘Scalability’ as features of Computerized Accounting
System.
3
31 Name and explain the function which returns the future value of an investment which has
constant payment and interest.
4
32 What is meant by conditional formatting? Give its two uses and three benefits. 6
SOCIAL SCIENCE (CODE 087)
CLASS X – SESSION 2019-20
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. The question paper has 35 questions in all.
ii. Marks are indicated against each question.
iii. Questions from serial number 1 to 20 are objective type questions. Each question carries
one mark. Answer them as instructed.
iv. Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are3 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 80 words each.
v. Questions from serial number 29 to 34 are 5 marks questions. Answer of these questions
should not exceed 120 words each.
vi. Question number 35 is a map question of 6 marks with two parts - 35 a. from History (2
marks) and 35b. from Geography (4 marks).
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SECTION – A VERY SHORT ANS. QUESTIONS
1 Match the following items given in column A with those in column B. Choose the correct
answer from the options given below:
COLUMN A COLUMN B
A. Rashsundari Debi 1. Chhote Aur Bade Ka Sawal
B. Sudarshan Chakr 2. Kesari
C. Kashibaba 3. Amar Jiban
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak 4. Sacchi Kavitayen
1
2 Identify the appropriate reason for the formation of the Swaraj party from the options given
below:
A. Wanted members of Congress to return to Council Politics
B. Wanted members of Congress to ask for Poorna Swaraj for Indians
C. Wanted members of Congress to ask Dominion State for India
D. Wanted members of Congress to oppose Simon Commission
1
3 Study the picture and answer the question that follows
1
Which of the following aspect best signifies this image of ‘Germania’?
A. Heroism and Justice
B. Folk and Cultural Tradition
C. Austerity and Asceticism
D. Revenge and Vengeance
Note: This question is in lieu of Q3 for Visually Impaired Candidates only
Q-3 What does the crown on allegory of ‘Germania’ signify?
4 Who was called as the architect of Germany’s unification?
1
5 Which one of the following is an example of Cultivable Wasteland?
A. Gross cropped Area
B. Uncultivable Land
C. Barren Wasteland
D. Current fallow Land
1
6 Complete the following table with correct information with regard to cultivation of Rice:
Rice Annual rain fall
required
Cropping season Temperature
required for its
growth (in degrees)
100 cm
(A) - ? (B) - ?
1
7 Being a tropical country, India has enormous possibilities of tapping solar energy. Suggest any
one way to popularize its maximum use.
OR
A concerted effort has to be made for sustainable development.Suggest any one step in
conserving our mineral resources for the future.
1
8 Correct the following statement and rewrite:
In Srilanka, an Act was passed in 1956 to recognise Tamil as the only official language,
disregarding Sinhala.
1
OR
Correct the following statement and rewrite:
Belgium is a small country in Europe and share borders with France, Italy, Germany and
Luxembourg.
9.
Which one of the following option best signifies this cartoon?
A. Demand for separate state from Democratic Government
B. Democratic Government is facing territorial issues with the bordering states
C. Democratic Government is coping with multiple pressures through accommodation
D. Democratic Government accepts demands based on separate state
Note: This question is in lieu of Q9 for visually impaired candidates
Q9. Give any one example of Social Democracy.
1
10 The representation of women in Indian Parliament is still low as compared to European
countries because __________________.
OR
The Constitution of India provides to all individuals and communities freedom to profess,
practice and propagate any religion because ___________________________________.
1
11 Who presides over the meeting of the Municipal Corporation?
OR
Which government has the power to legislate on ‘Residuary’ subjects in India?
1
12 Mention the formula to calculate the BMI (Body Mass Index).
1
13 Which of the following statement defines Sustainable Development?
A. Sustainable use of natural resources without considering the need of the future
generation.
B. Present generation fulfils its needs while considering the needs of the future generation
as well.
C. It means utilization of natural resources by the past, present and forthcoming future
generation.
D. To meets the needs of the future generations even if the needs of the present generation
go unmet.
1
14 One of the best ways to reduce over usage of ground water is ____________________________.
1
15 Which of the following profession belongs to the Tertiary Sector of economy?
A. Fisherman
B. Farmer
C. Factory worker
D. Teacher
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16 The number of deaths of children less than one year of age per 1000 live births is referred as
______________.
OR
The total number of children of age group 14 and 15 years attending school as a percentage of
total number of children in the same age group is referred as __________________________.
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17 Find the Incorrect option
A. Demand deposit share the essential features of money
B. With demand deposit payments can be made without cash
C. Demand deposits are safe way of money transformation
D. Demand deposit facility is like cheque
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18 Arrange the following in the correct sequence –
i. Transporting cloth to the workshops
ii. Sale in shops and showrooms
iii. Spinning the yarn
iv. Weaving of the fabric
Options –
A. i--iv--iii--ii
B. iii –iv—i--ii
C. iv—i--ii--iii
D. iii—iv--ii--i
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19 In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason
(R). Read the statements and chose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Not every good or service that is produced and sold needs to be counted to
know the total production in each sector.
Reason (R): The value of final goods already includes the value of all the intermediate goods.
Options:
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is correct but R is wrong.
d. A is wrong but R is correct.
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20 Rita has taken a loan of Rs. 7 lakhs from the bank to purchase a car. The annual interest rate on
the loan is 14.5 per cent and the loan is to be repaid in 3 years in monthly instalments.
The bank retained the papers of the new car as collateral, which will be returned to Rita
only when she repays the entire loan with interest.
Analyse the loan information given above, considering one of the following correct option.
a. Mode of re-payment
b. Terms of credit
c. Interest on loan
d. Deposit criteria
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SECTION – B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
21 Describe the incidence of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
OR
Describe the role of Alluri Sitaram Raju in Andhra Pradesh during 1920s.
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22 Why did Europeans flee to America in nineteenth century? Explain.
OR
Why did merchants moved to the countryside Europe during the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries? Explain.
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23 Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follows-
Source A-Religious Debates and the Fear of Print
Print created the possibility of wide circulation of ideas, and introduced a new world of debate
and discussion. Even those who disagreed with established authorities could now print and
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circulate their ideas. Through the printed message, they could persuade people to think
differently, and move them to action. This had significance in different spheres of life.
Source B-The Reading Mania
The ideas of scientists and philosophers now became more accessible to the common people.
Ancient and medieval scientific texts were compiled and published, and maps and scientific
diagrams were widely printed. When scientists like Isaac Newton began to publish their
discoveries, they could influence a much wider circle of scientifically minded readers. The
writings of thinkers such as Thomas Paine, Voltaire and Jean Jacques Rousseau were also
widely printed and read. Thus their ideas about science, reason and rationality found their
way into popular literature.
Source C --- Print Culture and the French Revolution
Print popularised the ideas of the Enlightenment thinkers. Collectively, their writings provided
a critical commentary on tradition, superstition and despotism. They argued for the rule of
reason rather than custom, and demanded that everything be judged through the application of
reason and rationality. They attacked the sacred authority of the Church and the despotic
power of the state, thus eroding the legitimacy of a social order based on tradition. The
writings of Voltaire and Rousseau were read widely; and those who read these books saw the
world through new eyes, eyes that were questioning, critical and rational.
Source A-Religious Debates and the Fear of Print
23.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of Print in the transmission of ideas and cultures. 1
Source B-The Reading Mania
23.2 To what extent do you agree that scientific ideas were circulated through Print.? Give
only one aspect. 1
Source C --- Print Culture and the French Revolution
23.3To what extent did print culture create conditions for French Revolution ?. Cite any one
evidence to support your answer. 1
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24 “Energy saved is energy produced”. Support the statement with suitable examples.
OR
“India has fairly rich and varied mineral resources across different regions”. Support the
statement with examples.
3
25 Describe any three features of Indian Federalism. 3
26 Describe the role of Political Parties in India. 3
27 Why do we need to expand formal sources of credit in India? Explain. 3
OR
Why do banks and cooperative societies need to lend more? Explain.
28 Underemployment continues to be rampant in the rural areas. Suggest any three ways through
which employment for rural people can be generated.
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SECTION – C LONG ANS. QUESTIONS
29 Highlight the reasons for the growth of nationalist tensions in the Balkan region before the
First World War.
OR
Why was the period of 1848 considered as phase of the revolution of the Liberals in Europe?
Explain.
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30 Read the extract and answer the questions that follows:
Today, the world has been converted into a large village with the help of efficient and fast
moving transport. Transport has been able to achieve this with the help of equally developed
communication system. Therefore, transport, communication and trade are complementary to
each other.
Today, India is well-linked with the rest of the world despite its vast size, diversity and
linguistic and socio-cultural plurality. Railways, airways, waterways, newspapers, radio,
television, cinema and internet, etc. have been contributing to its socio-economic progress in
many ways.
The trades from local to international levels have added to the vitality of its economy. It has
enriched our life and added substantially to growing amenities and facilities for the comforts
of life. It is thus, evident that a dense and efficient network of transport and communication is
a prerequisite for local, national and global trade of today.
30.1-Why is there a need to interlink with the world?
30.2-Infer the importance of means of transportation and communication for socio- economic
progress?
30.3- How does trade strengthen the economy of a country?
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31 ‘The challenge of sustainable development requires control over industrial
pollution.’ Substantiate the statement with examples.
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32 Explain with examples the accommodative experience of Belgium for peace and harmony. 5
33 ‘Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation’.Examine the statement.
OR
‘Respect and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society’.
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Examine the statement.
34 Describe the role of technology in promoting globalisation process.
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35 (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given outline map of India.
Identify them and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them
A) The place where Indian National Congress session was held in December 1920
B) The place where Salt Law was broken by Mahatma Gandhi
b) On the same outline map of India locate and label any four of the following with suitable
Symbols.
i. Paradwip- Major Sea Port
ii. Noida- Software Technology Park
iii. Salem- Iron and Steel industry
iv. Kalpakkam- Nuclear Power Plant
v. Bhakra Nangal– Dam
vi. Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport
Note: The following questions are for the Visually Impaired candidates only in lieuof Q. No.
35. ANY SIX to be attempted: 1X6 =6
i. Name the state where Indigo planters organized Satyagraha.
ii. Name the place where Non- Cooperation Movement ended abruptly due to violence.
iii. Name the state where Jallianwala Bagh incidence took place.
iv. Name the state where Chhatrapati ShivajiAirport is located.
v. Name the state where Salem Iron and Steel Plant is located.
vi. Name the state where Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant is located.
vii. Name the Software Technology Park located in Uttar Pradesh.
viii. Name the state where Haldia Seaport is located.
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Science-086
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2019-20
TIME: 3 Hrs. M.M.: 80
General Instructions:
1. The question paper comprises three sections – A, B and C. Attempt all the sections.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Internal choice is given in each section.
4. All questions in Section A are one-mark questions comprising MCQ, VSA type and
assertion-reason type questions. They are to be answered in one word or in one sentence.
5. All questions in Section B are three-mark, short-answer type questions. These are to be
answered in about 50 - 60 words each.
6. All questions in Section C are five-mark, long-answer type questions. These are to be
answered in about 80 – 90 words each.
7. This question paper consists of a total of 30 questions.
SECTION A
1 Define catenation. 1
2 How does valency of an element vary across a period? 1
3 Answer question numbers 3(a) - 3(d) on the basis of your understanding of the
following paragraph and the related studied concepts.
Renewable energy sources such as wind energy are vital for the Indian economy, not only
from the point of view of supply, but also from the perspective of environmental and
social benefits. India is the world’s fifth largest wind-power producer and the largest
windmill facilities in India are installed in Tamil Nadu. Muppandal is a small village of
Tamil Nadu and one of the most important sites of wind-farm in the state. It uses wind
from the Arabian Sea to produce renewable energy. The suitability of Muppandal as a site
for wind farms stems from its geographical location as it has access to the seasonal
monsoon winds.
The electrical generators used on wind turbines in sites like Muppandal, produce an
output AC of 240 V and a frequency of 50 Hz even when the wind speed is fluctuating. A
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transformer may be required to increase or decrease the voltage so it is compatible with
the end usage, distribution or transmission voltage, depending on the type of
interconnection.
3(a) State the principle behind electric generator. 1
3(b) The output frequency of wind turbine is 50 Hz. What is meant by this statement? 1
3(c) Why do you think Muppandal is at an advantageous position for this project? 1
3(d) Based on the data represented in the graph below, which of the two cities A or B would be
an ideal location for establishing a wind-farm and why?
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4 Question numbers 4(a) - 4(d) are based on the two tables given below. Study these
tables related to blood sugar levels and answer the questions that follow.
Table A (Blood glucose chart)
Mean Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL)
Doctor’s advice
needed
380
350
315
280
250
215
Good 180
150
Excellent 115
80
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Table B (Blood Report of Patient X and Y)
Time of check Blood Glucose ranges (mg/dL)
Patient X Patient Y
Before breakfast (Fasting) < 100 70 – 130
Before lunch, supper and
snack
< 110 70 – 130
Two hours after meals < 140 < 180
Bedtime < 120 90- 15
4(a) Refer to Table B showing the blood report of the levels of glucose of patients X and Y.
Infer the disease which can be diagnosed from the given data.
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4(b) Identify the hormone whose level in the blood is responsible for the above disease. 1
4(c) Which one of the following diets would you recommended to the affected patient?
i) High sugar and low fat diet.
ii) Low sugar and high protein diet.
iii) High Fat and low fiber diet.
iv) Low sugar and high fiber diet.
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4(d) Refer to the Table A and suggest the value of the mean blood glucose level beyond which
doctor’s advice is necessary:
i) 180 mg/dL
ii) 115 mg/dL
iii) 50 mg/dL
iv) 80 mg/dL
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5 When we enter a dark room coming from outside, immediately the things inside the room
do not appear clear to our eyes. This is because
i) pupils do not open at all in the dark.
ii) pupils take time to adjust.
iii) light travels slower in a dark room.
iv) pupils open very quickly in the dark.
OR
The phenomena of light responsible for the working of the human eye is
i) reflection
ii) refraction
iii) power of accommodation
iv) persistence of vision
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6
When a 4V battery is connected across an unknown resistor there is a current of 100 mA
in the circuit. The value of the resistance of the resister is:
i) 4 Ω
ii) 40 Ω
iii) 400 Ω
iv) 0.4 Ω
7 Unit of electric power may also be expressed as:
i) volt-ampere
ii) kilowatt-hour
iii) watt-second
iv) joule-second
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8 It was found that water from a river was contaminated with Coliform bacteria. Which one
of the following pollutant might have got mixed with the water?
i) Fertilizer run off
ii) Industrial waste
iii) Pesticides
iv) Human faecal matter
OR
Which one of the following stakeholders of forests causes the maximum damage to
forest?
i) People who live in or around the forest
ii) The forest department of the government
iii) The wildlife and native enthusiasts
iv) The industrialists
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9 Which one of the following green house gases is a contributor due to incomplete
combustion of coal and petroleum?
i) Oxides of nitrogen
ii) Methane
iii) Carbon monoxide
iv) Carbon dioxide
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10 Which of the following reactions is an endothermic reaction?
i) Burning of coal.
ii) Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost.
iii) Process of respiration.
iv) Decomposition of calcium carbonate to form quick lime and carbon dioxide.
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11 Identify the basic salt from the following salts:
i) Na2CO3
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ii) NH4Cl
iii) NaNO3
iv) KCl
12 The positions of four elements A, B, C and D in the modern periodic table are shown
below. Which element is most likely to form an acidic oxide?
A
B
C
D
i) A
ii) B
iii) C
iv) D
OR
Elements P, Q, R and S have atomic numbers 11, 15, 17 and 18 respectively. Which of
them are reactive non-metals?
i) P and Q
ii) P and R
iii) Q and R
iv) R and S
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For question numbers 13 and 14, two statements are given- one labeled Assertion (A) and the
other labeled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (i), (ii),
(iii) and (iv) as given below
i) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
iii) A is true but R is false.
iv) A is false but R is true.
13 Assertion: Following are the structural isomers of butane. 1
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Reason: Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but they differ in their
structures.
14 Assertion: A fuse wire is always connected in parallel with the mainline.
Reason: If a current larger than the specified value flows through the circuit, fuse wire
melts.
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SECTION B
15 (i) Write two observations when lead nitrate is heated in a test tube.
(ii) Name the type of reaction.
(iii) Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the above reaction.
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16 A compound ‘X’ of sodium is used as an antacid and it decomposes on strong heating.
(i) Name the compound ‘X’ and give its chemical formula.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the decomposition of ‘X’.
(iii) Give one use of compound ‘X’ besides an antacid.
OR
You are provided with 90 mL of distilled water and 10 mL of concentrated sulphuric acid
to prepare dilute sulphuric acid.
(i) What is the correct way of preparing dilute sulphuric acid? Give reason.
(ii) How will the concentration of H3O + ions change on dilution?
3
17 Two elements X and Y have atomic numbers 12 and 16 respectively. To which period of
the modern periodic table do these two elements belong? What type of bond will be
formed between them and why? Also give the chemical formula of the compound
formed.
3
18 (i) Create a terrestrial food chain depicting four trophic levels.
(ii) Why do we not find food chains of more than four trophic levels in nature?
OR
How will you create an artificial aquatic ecosystem, which is self-sustainable?
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19 Explain the processes of aerobic respiration in mitochondria of a cell and anaerobic
respiration in yeast and muscle with the help of word equations.
3
20 In a pea plant, the trait of flowers bearing purple colour (PP) is dominant over white
colour (pp). Explain the inheritance pattern of F1 and F2 generations with the help of a
cross following the rules of inheritance of traits. State the visible characters of F1and F2
progenies.
3
21 Explain giving reasons the bending of the shoot tip of a plant towards light source coming
from one side of the plant.
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22 It is desired to obtain an erect image of an object, using concave mirror of focal length of
12 cm.
(i) What should be the range of the object distance in the above case?
(ii) Will the image be smaller or larger than the object? Draw a ray diagram to show the
formation of image in this case.
(iii) Where will the image of this object be, if it is placed 24 cm in front of the mirror?
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23 Suppose your parents have constructed a two room house and you want that in the living
room there should be a provision of one electric bulb, one electric fan, a refrigerator and a
plug point for appliances of power up to 2 kilowatt. Draw a circuit diagram showing
electric fuse and earthing as safety devices.
3
24 In the figure given below, a narrow beam of white light is shown to pass through a
triangular glass prism. After passing through the prism, it produces a spectrum XY on the
screen.
(i) Name the phenomenon.
(ii) State the colours seen at X and Y.
(iii)Why do different colours of white light bend at different angles through a prism?
OR
(i) What is visible spectrum?
(ii) Why is red used as the stopping light at traffic signals?
(iii)Two triangular glass prisms are kept together connected through their rectangular
side. A light beam is passed through one side of the combination. Will there be any
dispersion? Justify your answer.
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SECTION C
25 Metal X is found in nature as its sulphide XS. It is used in the galvanisation of iron
articles. Identify the metal X. How will you convert this sulphide ore into the metal?
Explain with equations.
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OR
State the reason for the following:
(i) Aluminium oxide is called an amphoteric oxide.
(ii) An iron strip dipped in a blue copper sulphate solution turns the blue
solution pale green.
(iii) Hydrogen gas is not evolved when most metals react with nitric acid.
(iv) Calcium does not occur in free state in nature.
(v) Sodium or potassium metals are kept immersed under kerosene.
26 The formulae of four organic compounds are given below:
A B C D
C2H4 CH3COOH C2H5OH C2H6
(i) Which one of these compounds A, B, C or D is a saturated hydrocarbon?
(ii) Identify the organic acid and give its structural formula.
(iii) Which of the above compounds when heated at 443K in the presence of
concentrated H2SO4 forms ethene as the major product? What is the role played by
concentrated H2SO4 in this reaction? Also write the chemical equation involved.
(iv) Give a chemical equation when B and C react with each other in presence of
concentrated H2SO4. Name the major product formed and mention one of its
important use.
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(i) Identify any two parts from the above diagram which carry oxygenated and
deoxygenated blood.
(ii) Explain the process of double circulation with the help of a flow chart.
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28 (i) Describe the various steps involved in the process of binary fission with the help
of a diagram.
(ii) Why do multicellular organisms use complex way of reproduction?
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OR
(i) Describe the role of prostate gland, seminal vesicle and testes in the human male
reproductive system.
(ii) How is the surgical removal of unwanted pregnancies misused?
(iii) Explain the role of oral contraceptive pills in preventing conception.
29 (i) Consider a conductor of resistance ‘R’, length ‘L’, thickness‘d’ and resistivity ‘ρ’.
Now this conductor is cut into four equal parts. What will be the new resistivity of
each of these parts? Why?
(ii) Find the resistance if all of these parts are connected in:
(a) Parallel
(b) Series
(iii) Out of the combinations of resistors mentioned above in the previous part, for a
given voltage which combination will consume more power and why?
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30 (i) A lens produces a magnification of -0.5. Is this a converging or diverging lens? If
the focal length of the lens is 6 cm, draw a ray diagram showing the image formation
in this case.
(ii) A girl was playing with a thin beam of light from a laser torch by directing it
from different directions on a convex lens held vertically. She was surprised to see
that in a particular direction, the beam of light continues to move along the same
direction after passing through the lens. State the reason for her observation. Draw a
ray diagram to support your answer.
OR
(i) On entering in a medium from air, the speed of light becomes half of its value in
air. Find the refractive index of that medium with respect to air?
(ii) A glass slab made of a material of refractive index n1 is kept in a medium of
refractive index n2.
A light ray is incident on the slab. Draw the path of the rays of light emerging from
the glass slab, if (i) n1> n2 (ii) n1 = n2 (iii) n1< n2
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