Friday, February 24, 2017

SSC Paper Science II

SSC Papers for Practice Science II Maharashtra Board


I) A. (1) Fill in the blank and rewrite the completed statement: (3)
i)  E-waste rules are applicable to all ________ and consumers.
ii) During unfavorable conditions ________ type of fission is seen in amoeba.
iii) The loss of water from the plants is known as ________.
  (2) State whether the following statements are True or False: (2)
i) Evolutionary changes are very rapid and random.
ii)Mercury, silver and gold are very reactive metals.

I) B. Rewrite the following statements by selecting the correct options: (5)
(1) Ethanoic acid which solidifies below 290 K is known as________.
a) Ice
b) Solid acetic acid
c) Glacial acetic acid
d) Ethyl acetate
(2) To demonstrate that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration,  ________ can be placed in a conical flask..
a) Live cockroaches
b) Roasted peanuts
c) Dead fish
d) Cut vegetables
(3) During photosynthesis, ________ absorbs the radiant energy from the sun.
a) Water
b) Starch
c) Chlorophyll
d) CO2
(4) Organisms such as Hydra use ________ for reproduction in the process of budding.
a) Regenerative cells
b) Generative cells
c) Hyphae
d) None of these
(5) A solution of Al2 (SO4)3 in water is not clear. It is due to ________.
a) Impurities present in water
b) Hydrolysis of Al2 (SO4)3in water
c) Impurities present in of Al2 (SO4)3
d) none of these

II)  Answer any five of the following: (10)
(1) What are unsaturated hydrocarbons? Give examples.
(2) State two functions of MPCB for prevention of water pollution.
(3) Explain the term vegetative propagation. Give examples.
(4) Write any four physical properties of non-metals.
(5) Sketch and label the following diagram:
DNA molecule.
(6) Give scientific reasons for the following:
We must preserve and conserve water.

III)  Attempt any five of the following: (15)
(1) Which are the dominant and recessive traits in human beings?
(2) Define transpiration and ascent of sap. How are they interrelated?
(3) Write the molecular and structural formula of ethanoic acid and state its two physical properties.
(4) Describe multiple fission seen in Amoeba with the help of diagram.
(5) Describe the structure and functions of human brain.
(6) Who was Mendel? What was his contribution to the field of genetics?

IV)  Attempt any one of the following: (5)
(1) In the extraction of aluminium.
i) Draw the diagram of extraction of aluminium.
ii) Write the cathode reaction and anode reaction in electrolytic reduction of alumina.
iii) Why is it necessary to replace anodes from time to time?
(2) Describe the respiratory system in human beings.