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Science and Technology 1 Official 2024-2025 SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard Board Exam Question Paper Solution

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Science and Technology 1 [Official]
Marks: 40 Maharashtra State Board
SSC (English Medium)
SSC (Marathi Semi-English)

Academic Year: 2024-2025
Date & Time: 10th March 2025, 11:00 am
Duration: 2h
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Note: 

  1. All questions are compulsory.
  2. Use of a calculator is not allowed.
  3. The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
  4. In case of MCQs [Q. No. 1(A)] only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
  5. Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

[10]1
[5]1.A | Choose the correct alternative:
[1]1.A.i

Alkaline earth metals have valency 2. This means that their position in the modern periodic table is in ______.

Group 2

Group 16

Period 2 

d-block

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Chapter: [0.02] Periodic Classification of Elements
[1]1.A.ii

The reaction in which ions in the reactants are exchanged to form a precipitate is called as ______ reaction.

Combination

Decomposition

Displacement

Double Displacement

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[1]1.A.iii

______ is used to make a solenoid-type coil in an electric bulb.

Nichrome

Copper

Tungsten

Aluminium

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[1]1.A.iv

Light changes its direction when going from one transparent medium to another transparent medium. This is called _______.

Reflection of light

Refraction of light

Dispersion of light

Aabsorption of light

Scattering of light

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Chapter: [0.06] Refraction of Light [0.17] Wonders of Light 2
[1]1.A.v

\[\ce{CaO + H2O->Ca(OH)2 +}\] Heat is an example of ______ reaction.

Exothermic

Electrolysis

Decomposition 

Endothermic

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[5]1.B | Answer the following questions:
[1]1.B.i | State whether true or false:

A redox reaction takes place during cellular respiration.

True

False

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[1]1.B.ii

Find the odd one out.

Loudspeaker

Bar magnet/magnet

Electric motor

Microphone

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Chapter: [0.14] The Electric Spark
[1]1.B.iii

Explain in brief the reason for the following:

Twinkling of stars

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Chapter:
[1]1.B.iv

Match the columns:

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
Simple microscope (a) used to observe minute objects
  (b) used to see distant objects
  (c) used for watch repair
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[1]1.B.v

Name the behaviour of water between its temperature from 0°C to 4°C.

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[10]2
[4]2.A | Give scientific reasons (any two):
[2]2.A.i

Give scientific reasons for the following:

Atomic radius goes on decreasing while going from left to right in a period.

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Chapter: [0.02] Periodic Classification of Elements
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[2]2.A.ii

Give a scientific reason.

For electric power transmission, copper or aluminium wire is used.

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Chapter: [0.04] Effects of Electric Current [0.14] The Electric Spark
[2]2.A.iii

Give a scientific reason:

In some countries, ethanol is used as an additive to increase the efficiency of petrol.

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[6]2.B | Answer the following (any three):
[2]2.B.i

Which principle is used to measure the specific heat capacity of a substance?

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Chapter: [0.05] Heat
[2]2.B.ii

What is done to prevent rusting of the iron door of your house?

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[2]2.B.iii

What is the difference between mass and weight?

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[2]2.B.iv

The ‘rocket’ is a type of fire-cracker used in Diwali.

  1. Name the launcher.
  2. Name the law on which its working is based.
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[2]2.B.v
[1]2.B.v.a

What is a decomposition reaction?

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Chapter: [0.03] Chemical Reactions and Equations [0.12] The Magic of Chemical Reactions
[1]2.B.v.b

Write the chemical reaction of the decomposition of sugar on heating.

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

An iron ball of mass 3 kg is released from a height of 125 m and falls freely to the ground. Assuming that the value of g is 10 m/s2, calculate:

  1. Time taken by the ball to reach the ground.
  2. Velocity of the ball on reaching the ground.
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[3]3.B
[1]3.B.i

Write the name and symbol of the element from the description.

The most electronegative atom.

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Chapter: [0.02] Periodic Classification of Elements
[1]3.B.ii

Write the name and symbol of the element from the description.

The atom having the smallest atomic mass.

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Chapter: [0.02] Periodic Classification of Elements
[1]3.B.iii

Write the name and symbol of the element from the description.

The noble gas with the smallest atomic radius.

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Chapter: [0.02] Periodic Classification of Elements
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[3]3.C
  1. What happens when copper reacts with concentrated nitric acid? What is the colour of the gas released during the reaction?
  2. Write its balanced chemical equation.
  3. Write the names of reactants and products.
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[3]3.D
[1.5]3.D.i

Name the following diagram and explain the concept behind it.

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Chapter: [0.04] Effects of Electric Current [0.15] All about Electromagnetism
[1.5]3.D.ii

Name the following diagram and explain the concept behind it.

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Chapter: [0.04] Effects of Electric Current [0.15] All about Electromagnetism
[3]3.E

Answer the following with respect to the ‘Formation of Rainbow’:

  1. Draw a neat diagram to show the formation of rainbow.
  2. Name any two natural processes involved in the formation of a rainbow.
  3. What does a small droplet of water act as?
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[3]3.F
[1]3.F.i

Give an example of a metal which can be easily cut with a knife.

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Chapter: [0.08] Metallurgy
[1]3.F.ii

A sound is produced when certain metals are struck. Name this property of metals.

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[1]3.F.iii

Name a non-metallic element which is a conductor of electricity.

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[3]3.G

Answer the following questions with the help of the given diagram:

  1. Name the process shown in the diagram.
  2. How does this process take place?
  3. Give two examples in which this process is used.
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[3]3.H

Complete the following table:

  Type of the satellite

Function of the satellite

The names of the Indian satellite series and their launch vehicles
(a) .................. Fix the location of any place on the earth's surface. ..................
(b) Weather Satellite .................. ..................
(c) .................. .................. IRS
Launcher: PSLV
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[5]4 | Answer any one of the following:
[5]4.A
[2]4.A.i

Draw a neat and labelled diagram of the structure of the human eye.

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Chapter: [0.07] Lenses [0.16] Wonders of Light 1
[1]4.A.ii

What is the least distance of distinct vision for a normal human eye?

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Chapter: [0.07] Lenses [0.16] Wonders of Light 1
[1]4.A.iii

Name the capacity of the eye lens to change its focal length as per need.

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Chapter: [0.07] Lenses [0.16] Wonders of Light 1
[1]4.A.iv

Name the defect of eye vision in which the focussing power of eye lens decreases with age.

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[5]4.B

Atomic number of chlorine is 17.

  1. Write the electronic configuration of chlorine.
  2. What is the number of electrons in the valence shell of chlorine?
  3. Write the molecular formula of chlorine.
  4. Name the type of bond in the formation of a chlorine molecule.
  5. Draw the electron dot structure of a chlorine molecule.
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