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Govt PU College, High School Section, Megaravalli

Tirthahalli Tq, Shivamogga Dist


Mid term Examination,
Date : , Time: 3 hours Total marks : 80

PART : A PHYSICS
I. Choose the correct alternative 3x1=3
1. The SI unit of electric charges is :
A. volt B. ampere C. coulomb D. joule
2. The symbol shown in the figure represents one of the
following component in an electric circuit,
A. rheostat B. a plug key
C. electric bulb D. an electric cell
3. The magnetic field lines inside a solenoid are in the form of parallel straight lines.
The reason for this is, the magnetic field insde the solenoid is :
A. very high B. uniform
C. zero D. produced by electricity
II. Answer the following questions. 2x1=2
4. What is a solenoid ?
5. What are the advantages of connecting electrical devices in parallel with the battery
instead of connecting them in series?
III. Answer the following questions. 3x2=6
6. Draw the circuit diagram showing the combination of resistor R1, R2 and R3 in series
including Ammeter and voltmeter and mark the direction of current.
7. An electric lamp whose resistance is 20 Ω and a conductor of 4 Ω resistance are
connected in parallel to a 12V battery. Calculate the total resistance in the circuit
and the total current flowing in the circuit.

8. What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic


appliances?
IV. Answer the following questions. 3x3=9
9. Draw the diagram of an electric generator. Label the following parts.
(i) Carbon Brushes (ii) Rings

10. How ammeter and voltmeter should be connected in electric circuit ? What is the
use of these instruments, in the circuit ?
OR
Give Scientific reason:
a) the conductors of electric heating devices, such as bread-toasters and electric
irons, made of an alloy rather than a pure metal.
b) Electric bulbs are usually filled with chemically inactive gases such as Nitrogen or
Argon.
c) copper and aluminium wires usually employed for electricity transmission.
11. What is electromagnetic induction? Name the device that works on this
principle. Mention the frequency of the electric current produced in India.
V. Answer the following questions. 2x4=8
12. Explain the principle of working of simple electric motor. What is the role of split
rings in an electric motor? How are commercial motors different from simple
electric motor.
OR
How does overload and short-circuit occur in an electric circuit ? Explain. What
is the function of fuse during this situation ? How alternate current is different
from direct current.
13. a) State Ohm’s law. Mention the factors on which the resistance of a conductor
depend.
b) State Joule’s law of heating and write the mathematical formula of this law.

PART : B CHEMISTRY

VI. Choose the correct alternative 3x1=3


14. CaCO3 → CaO + CO2
The type of above chemical reaction is
A) combination reaction B) double displacement reaction
C) decomposition reaction D) displacement reaction.
15. The material used by the doctor for supporting fractured bones in the right
position is
A) bleaching powder B) plaster of Paris
C) baking soda D) washing soda
16. Hydrogen gas is not liberated when copper reacts with concentrated nitric acid
because,
A)nitric acid is strong reducing agent B)nitric acid is strong oxidicing agent.
C)copper is less reactive D)copper is more reactive

VII. Answer the following questions. 3x1=3

17. Manufacturers of chips, flush the packets of chips with nitrogen gas. Why ?
18. An aqueous solution of metal oxide is tested separately by using red and blue
litmus papers. Which litmus paper will change its colour? Why?
19. Why baking soda is used in the preparation of bread and cake?

VIII. Answer the following questions. 3x2=6


20. In the reaction CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O
identify the reactant i) that is oxidised ii) that is reduced
OR
Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reactions.
(a) HgO → Hg + O2
(b) FeSO4 → Fe2O3 +SO2 + SO3
21. Draw the diagram of the apparatus used to show that acid solution in water
conducts electricity and label dilute hydrochloric acid.
22. The pH values of four solutions A, B , C and D are 5, 12, 8 and 9 respectively.
Arrange them in the Increasing order of their hydrogen ion concentration. Which
solution among them has strong basic property?
IX. Answer the following questions. 3x3=9
23. Give reason:
a) ionic compounds have high melting points.
b) sodium is kept immersed in kerosene oil.
c) chemical reaction does not take place when copper is added to iron
sulphate solution.
OR
Explain the formation ionic compound MgCl2 with the help of electron dot
structure
24. Explain how tooth decay is caused. How can it be prevented ?
25. Draw the diagram of the arrangement of the apparatus showing the reaction of
steam on metal. Label the following.
(i) Metal Sample (ii) Delivery tube
X. Answer the following question. 1x4=4
26. a) What is corrosion ? Give examples.
b) Define :- i) Exothermic reaction, ii) Double displacement reaction.

PART : C BIOLOGY
XI. Choose the correct alternative 2x1=2
27. Observe the food chain given below :
Grass → Grass hopper → Frog → Snake → Eagle.
Which organisms are disturbed more due to bio magnification in this food chain?
A) Grass hopper B) Frog C) Snake D) Eagle

28. The gap between two neurons is called a


A) dendrite. B) synapse. C) axon. D) impulse.

XII. Answer the following questions. 3x1=3


29. Differentiate between an artery and a vein.
30. “We withdraw our leg when stepped on thorn unknowingly.” Which part of
human nervous system controls this action ?
31. Give any two ways in which biodegradables substances would affect the
environment.
XIII. Answer the following questions. 2x2=4
32. The tendrils of pea plants appear to move in a particular direction as they grow.
How is this response caused?
OR
How does adrenal gland bring the chemical coordination in our body? Explain
briefly.
33. Draw the diagram of human excretory system and label the following parts.
a) urinary bladder, b) kidney
34. What are the methods used by plant to get rid of excretory products?

XIV. Answer the following questions. 3x3=9


35. How is the end product of Nutrition glucose breakdown among all the organisms
under the conditions given below
(i) in the presence of atmospheric oxygen
(ii) in the absence of atmospheric oxygen
(iii) in muscle cells due to lack of oxygen
OR
Explain the digestion that takes place in the small intestine.
36. How does nervous system differ from the endocrine system in forming control
and co-ordination in animals?
OR
What is the difference between the manner in which movement takes place in a
sensitive plant and movement in our legs?
37. How does transportation of water take place over the heights in a plant ?
38. Give reason:
a) Food chains generally consist of only three or four steps.
b) Decomposers play vital role in an ecosystem.
c) Use of CFC free refrigerators is considered as eco-friendly.

XV . Answer the following question. 1x4=4


39. Draw the diagram showing the longitudinal section of the human brain. Label the
following parts.
i) Cerebellum ii) Medulla

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