Tuesday, March 14, 2017

SSC Papers Science I

SSC Papers for Practice Science I Maharashtra Board


I) A.(a) Rewrite the following statements with suitable words in the blanks: (2)
1. The strength of a basic substance represented by ________.
2. Scientific evidence reveals that stratospheric ozone is being destroyed mainly by chlorine atoms of________ molecules.

I) A.(b) find the odd man out: (1)
Ice changes to water, ripening of fruits, conversation of milk into curd, rusting of iron nail

I) A.(c) Rewrite the following table so as to match the second column with the first column: (2)
Column ‘A’
Column ‘B’
i)        Hans Oersted
a.      Left hand rule
ii)      Washing soda
b.      pH 4

c.       Magnetic effect of electric current

d.      pH 11
           
I) B. Rewrite the following statements by selecting the correct options: (5)
i) Concentration of ________ ions can be measured by using pH scale..
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon
c) Hydrogen
d) Helium
ii) When the resistance of conductor increases the current will ______
a) increase
b) decrease
c) remain constant
d) none of above.
iii) The equivalent resistance 3Ω and 12Ω connected in series is   ________.
a) 15Ω
b) 9Ω
c) 0.42Ω
d) 2.3Ω
iv) The minor used in torches is ________ mirror.
a) Plane
b) Concave
c) Convex
d) Both (B) and (C)
v)  ________ Colour of light deviates the least when a beam of white light passes through a prism.
a) Yellow
b) Green
c) Violet
d) Red

II) Solve any five of the following: (10)
i)   An object placed at a distance of 10 cm from a convex lens of focal length 15 cm. find the position and nature of the image.
ii)  What is scattering of light? Give one example.
iii) Grills of doors and windows are always painted before they are used. Give reason.
iv) Name the following:
a. Any two elements having 7 electrons in their outermost shell.
b. Any two elements with filled outermost shell.
v)  Distinguish between Conductors and Insulators.
vi) Draw a ray diagram for object kept beyond 2F1, for a convex lens.

III)  Answer any five of the following: (15)
i) P and Q are the two elements having similar properties which obey Newland’s law of Octaves.
a. How many elements are there in between P and Q?
b. State Newland’s law.
c. Why is it known as Newland’s law of Octaves?
ii)  Write a short note on Acid rain.
iii) Explain how the formation of rainbow occurs in nature.
iv) What are electromagnets? How are they formed? Write names of any four home appliances.
v)  Why is edible oil not allowed to stand for a long time in an iron or tin container?
vi) The heat generated in a coil of resistance 100Ω in 5 seconds is 522.5 cal. Calculate the P.D. applied across it to produce that heat.

IV)  Attempt any one of the following: (5)
i)  Explain the working of Electric Motor.
ii) What is myopia? How does it occur? How can it be corrected? Explain with suitable diagram.