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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. There are 30 Questions in total Question no. 1 to 8 are very short answer type questions and carry 1 mark each.
3. Question no. 9 to 18 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each.
4. Question no. 19 to 27 are also short answer questions and carry 3 marks each.
5. Question no. 28 to 30 are long answer questions and carry 5 marks each.
6. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of two marks, one
question of three marks and all three questions of five marks each. You have to attempt only one of the given
choice in such questions.
7. Use of calculators is not permitted. However, you may use log tables if necessary.
8. You may use the following values of physical constants wherever necessary.
c = 3 × 108ms–1
h = 6.63 × 10–34 J s
e = 1.6 × 10–19 C
µ0 = 4π × 10–7 TmA–1
1
= 9 × 109 Nm2/C–2
4πε0
Q.2 If ultraviolet radiation are incidenting over a metal surface. Now it is replaced with X-rays then what happens
to kinetic energy of emitted electrons. [1]
Q.3 Define decay constant. [1]
Q.4 If a substance can decay by two methods and half life for two methods is T1 and T2. Now if the substance
decays by both methods then calculate effective half-life. [1]
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Q.5 The maximum velocity of electrons, emitted from a metal surface of negligible work function, is 'V', when
frequency of light falling on it is 'f'. What will be the maximum velocity when the incident light frequency is
made '4f' ? [1]
Q.6 A 500 µC charge is at the centre of a square of side 10 cm. Find the work done in moving a charge of 10 µC
between two diagonally opposite points on the square. [1]
Q.7 Calculate the temperature at which the resistance of a conductor becomes 20% more than its resistance at
27ºC. The value of the temperature coefficient of resistance of the conductor is 2.0 × 10–4/K. [1]
→ →
Q.8 Write the relation for the force F acting on a charge carrier q, moving with a velocity v through a magnetic
→
field B in vector notation. Using this relation, deduce the conditions under which this force will be (i)
maximum (ii) minimum. [1]
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5Ω
3V
Q.11 A change of 8 mA in the emitter current brings a change of 7.9 mA in collector current. How much change in
base current is required to have same change of 7.9 mA in collector current ? Find values of α & β. [2]
Q.12 Draw circuit diagram for AND gate and write its truth table. [2]
Q.13 If height of antennae is H and radius of earth is Re then derive a relation for distance upto which signals can
be sent. [2]
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Q.14 A luminiscent object is placed at a depth 'd' in a (optically) denser medium of refractive index 'µ'. Prove that
d
radius r of the base of the cone of light from the object, that can emerge out from the surface is. r =
µ2 − 1
[2]
Q.15 Derive the expression for the electric potential at any point along the axial line of an electric dipole ? [2]
Q.16 Draw a labelled diagram of a moving coil galvanometer. State the principle on which it works. [2]
Q.17 Prove that an ideal inductor does not dissipate power in an a.c. circuit. [2]
Q.20 Derive the expression for the radius of the nth orbit of hydrogen atom using Bohr's postulates. Show
graphically the (nature of) variation of the radius of orbit with the principal quantum number, n.
OR
What is the frequency of radiation emitted when a hydrogen atom de-excites from level x to level (x – 1) ?
For large x, show that this frequency equals the classical frequency of revolution of the electron in the orbit.
[3]
Q.21 Give reason for each of the following observation.
(i) The resultant intensity at any point on the screen varies between zero and four times the intensity, due to
one slit, in Young's double slit experiment
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(ii) A few coloured fringes, around a central white region, are observed on the screen, when the source of
monochromatic light is replaced by white light in Young's double slit experiment
(iii) The intensity of light transmitted by a polaroid is half the intensity of the light incident on it [3]
Q.22 Complete the following block diagram depicting the essential elements of a basic communication system.
Medium
OR
Channel
Name the two basic modes of communication. Which of these modes is used for telephonic communication ?
OR
Is it necessary for the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna to be of the same height for line of sight
communication ? Find an expression for maximum line of sight distance dm between these two antennas of
heights hT and hR. [3]
Q.23 Derive an expression for the resistivity of a good conductor, in terms of the relaxation time of electrons.
[3]
Q.24 A potentiometer wire of length 1 m is connected to a driver cell of emf 3 V as shown in the figure. When a
cell of 1.5 V emf is used in the secondary circuit, the balance point is found to be 60 cm. On replacing this cell
and using a cell of unknown emf, the balance point shifts to 80 cm.
3V
A B
1.5 V
R
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Q.25 Define magnetic flux. Give its SI unit. [3]
Q.26 Explain, with the help of a neat and labelled diagram, the principle, construction and working of a
transformer. [3]
Q.27 Write any four characteristics of electromagnetic waves. Give two uses each of
(i) Radio-waves
(ii) Micro-waves [3]
Long answer Questions (28 to 30)
Q.28 Draw a ray diagram for a compound microscope. Derive an expression for the magnifying power when the
final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision. State the expression for the magnifying power
when the image is formed at infinity. Why is the focal length of the objective lens of a compound microscope
kept quit small ?
OR
Derive the lens formula giving the relation between u, v and f for a thin convex lens. Define the term 'linear
magnification' and draw a graph showing the variation of linear magnification with image distance for a thin
convex lens. How can this graph be used for finding the focal length of the lens ? [5]
O x
0.1 m
0.1 m
z
Calculate (i) the flux through the cube, and (ii) the charge inside the cube. [5]
Q.30 Explain briefly, with the help of a labelled diagram, the basic principle of the working of an a.c. generator.
In an a.c. generator, coil of N turns and area A is rotated at v revolutions per second in a uniform magnetic
field B. Write the expression for the emf produced.
A 100 turn coil of area 0.1 m2 rotates at half a revolution per second. It is placed in a magnetic field 0.01 T
perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the coil. Calculate the maximum voltage generated in the coil. [5]
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CHEMISTRY
Time: 3 Hrs Marks : 70
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Question no. 1 to 8 are very short answer questions and carry 1 mark each.
3. Question no. 9 to 18 are short answer questions and carry 2 marks each.
4. Question no. 19 to 27 are also short answer questions and carry 3 marks each.
5. Question no. 28 to 30 are long answer questions and carry 5 marks each
6. Use log tables if necessary, use of calculators is not allowed.
Q.2 Why is Ferric chloride preferred over Potassium Chloride in case of a cut leading to bleeding ? [1]
Q.4 In solid state PCl5 behaves as an ionic species give reason [1]
Q.5 Mention two froth stabilizers used in froth floatation process [1]
Q.6 Why is sulphuric acid not used during the reaction of alcohols with KI ? [1]
Q.7 Give the equations of reactions for the preparation of phenol from cumene. [1]
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Q.10 Describe the construction of a H2–O2 fuel cell and the reactions taking place in it. [2]
OR
Define the terms given below-
(a) Conductivity
(b) Molar conductivity
What are their units ?
Q.11 On dissolving 19.5 g of CH2FCOOH in 500g of water, a depression of 1°C in freezing point of water is
observed. Calculate the Van't Hoff factor and dissociation constant of fluoro acetic acid.
Given Kf = 1.86 K kg mol–1 [2]
Q.12 (a) Heat of adsorption is greater for chemisorption than for physisorption. Why ?
(b) Mention two common properties of sol and emulsions
(c) Differentiate between electrophoresis and electro-osmosis [2]
Q.13 Determine the molarity of an antifreeze solution containing 250 g water mixed with 222 g ethylene glycol
(C2H6O2). The density of this solution is 1.07 g/ml. [2]
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Short answer type question (Q. 19 to Q.27)
Q.19 (a) Two electrolytic cells containing silver nitrate solution and dilute sulphuric acid solution were connected
in series. A steady current of 2.5 amp was passed through them till 1.078 g of silver was deposited. [Ag
= 107.8g mol–1, If = 96, 500C ]
(i) How much electricity was consumed ?
(ii) What was the weight of oxygen gas liberated ?
(b) Give reason-
(i) The equilibrium constant K is related to E 0cell and not E cell .
(ii) Conductivity of an electrolytic solution decreases with the decreases in concentration [3]
OR
(a) What is a fuel cell ? What is its main advantage ?
(b) What are the reactions occurring at the cathode and anode of a Leclanche cell ?
(c) In the button cell widely used for watches and other devices, the following reaction takes place-
Zn(s) +Ag2O(s) + H2O(l) → Zn2+(aq) + 2Ag(s) + 2OH–(aq)
Give the cell representation and determine the value of Kc for the above reaction using the following
data-
Ag2O(s) + H2O(l) + 2e– →
2Ag(s) + 2OH−(aq) (E0 = 0.344V)
Zn2+ (aq) + 2e– → Zn(s) (E0 = –0.76V)
Q.20 (a) Give one main difference between lyophillic and lyophobic colloids
(b) What is observed when
(i) A beam of light is passed through a colloidal solution.
(ii) Electric current is passed through a colloid solution. [3]
Q.22 (A) Define the terms thermoset polymer and theromoplastic. Give one example of each
(B) How will you prepare the following ? Give chemical reaction only
(i) PVC (ii) PAN (iii) Terylene (iv) Buna-S [3]
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Q.23 (A) Write the structural formula of the following compounds- [3]
(i) Aspirin (ii) Paracetamol (iii) Bithionol (iv) Chloroxylenol
(B) What are antacids? List some compounds which are used as antacids ?
Q.24 (a) Among ionic species Sc+3, Ce+4 and Eu+2, which one is a good oxidizing agent
(b)Complete the following reactions: [3]
2 +2 +
(i) Cr O 7−2 + Sn + H →
(ii) Mn O −4 + Fe+2 + H+ →
Q.25 (a) Which isomer of [Co(en)2 Cl2]+ does not show optical isomerism ?
(b) [NiCl4]–2 is paramagnetic while [Ni(CO)4] is diamagnetic though both are tetrahedral why ? [3]
Q.26 Explain as to why haloarenes are much less reactive than haloalkanes towards nucleophilic substitution
reactions. [3]
OR
Which compound in each of the following pairs will react faster in SN2 reaction with–OH ? Why ?
(i) CH3Br or CH3I (ii) (CH3)3CCl or CH3Cl
Q.27 Give chemical tests to distinguish between compounds in each of the following pairs [3]
(i) Phenol and Benzyl alcohol
(ii) Butane-2-ol and 2-Methyl propan-2-ol
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SO2Cl2(g) → SO2(g) + Cl2 (g)
Experiment Time/s Total pressure/atm
1 0 0.5
2 100 0.6
Calculate the rate of reaction when total pressure is 0.65 atm. [5]
OR
(a) Illustrate graphically the effect of catalyst on activation energy.
(b) Catalysts have no effect on the equilibrium constant. Why ?
(c) The decomposition of A in to product has value of k as 4.5 × 103 s–1 at 10°C and activation energy is 60
kJ mol–1. Calculate the temperature at which the value of k will be 1.5 ×104 s–1
Q.30 (a) How will you bring about the following conversions ?
(i) Ethanol to 3-hydroxybutanal
(ii) Benzaldehyde to Benzophenone
(b) An organic compound A has the molecular formula C8H16O2. It gets hydrolysed with dilute sulphuric
acid and gives a carboxylic acid B and an alcohol C. Oxidation of C with chromic acid also produced B.
C on dehydration reaction gives but-1-ene. Write equations for the reactions involved. [5]
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BIOLOGY
Time: 3 Hrs Marks : 70
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. This questions paper consists of four Sections A, B, C and D. Section A contains 8 questions of one mark each, Section
B is of 10 questions of two marks each, Section C is of 9 questions of three marks each and Section D is of 3 questions
of five marks each.
3. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in one question of 2 marks, one
question of 3 marks and all the three questions of 5 marks weightage. A student has to attempt only one of the
alternatives in such questions.
4. Wherever necessary, the diagrams drawn should be neat and properly labelled.
SECTION - A
Q.1 Give example of analogues organs. [1]
Q.4 A bilobed, dithecous anther has 100 microspore mother cells per microsporangium. How many male
gametophytes this anther can produce ? [1]
Q.5 Mention one application of pollen bank. How are pollens stored in a bank ? [1]
Q.7 In Pisum sativum, which is dominant, inflated pod or constricted pod ? [1]
Q.8 Name the cells of immune system that are affected by HIV ? [1]
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SECTION - B
Q.9 Amniocentesis for sex determination is banned in our country. Is this ban necessary ? Comment. [2]
Q.11 A human female experiences two major changes, menarche and menopause during her life. Mention the
significance of both the events. [2]
Q.13 In the given figure of embryo sac label the parts (1), (2), (3) and (4) [2]
1
2
3
4
Q.14 Name any five hybrid varieties of crop plants which have been developed in India. [2]
Q.15 Differentiate between diagnostics and therapeutics. Give one example of each [2]
Q.16 Construct a pyramid of biomass starting with phytoplanktons. Label 3 trophic levels. Is the pyramid upright
or inverted ? Why [2]
Q.17 What happens when a red-coloured homozygous 4 ‘O’ clock plant is crossed with a heterozygous 4 ‘O’ clock
plant ? Work out all the genotypes and phenotypes. [2]
Q.18 What is contact inhibition ? How does this phenomenon operate in cancer cells ? [2]
SECTION – C
Q.19 What is Biological evolution based on Lamarkism [3]
Q.21 For which variety of Indian Rice, the patent was filed by U.S.A. company ? [3]
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Q.23 Describe humoral immunity [3]
Q.24 What is interspecific hybridization ? Give one example of a crop in which it is practiced and mention one
advantage derived from it. [3]
Q.25 What is inbreeding in plants ? What happens to the recessive alleles in this process ? [3]
Q.26 Why do generally human males suffer from haemophilia ? Can women also suffer from it ? Explain. [3]
Q.27 In garden pea (Pisum sativum), a plant with yellow seeds was crossed with a plant with green seeds. Work
out all the possible genotypes and phenotypes of F1 and F2 generations. Comment on the pattern of
inheritance in this cross. [3]
SECTION – D
Q.28 Describe menstrual cycle in detail [5]
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