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of the Candidate
(Verified and found correct)
No. of Questions : 8 Time : 1 Hour 15 Mnts.
No. of Printed Pages : 24 Full Marks : 50
Full signature of the Invigilator
Date of Exam. : ...........................
QUESTION - CUM - ANSWER BOOKLET
SET : A
EX- REGULAR SCP
XR - 16(A) SCIENCE (PHYSICAL)
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SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 2 Contd.
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: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
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The Question-cum-Answer Booklet consists of objective and subjective types of
questions.
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-. a|~-- oc- --~ .| a|.~ |
Required space has been provided against each objective type question. The
candidate has to choose correct choice and write the complete answer along
with its bit number in the space provided.
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-. a|~ n-- oc- --~ .| a|.~ |
For subjective type questions required space for answer of each question has
been provided. The candidate has to answer the questions in the space provided.
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Candidates are required to answer the questions as directed.
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Candidate should write the answer with blue / black ball point pen only.
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Extra 15 minutes shall be given to read the Question Paper-cum-Answer
Booklet, verify the subject code, No. of questions, No. of printed pages and
illegible printing if any for exchange.
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Extra rolling pages given at the end of this booklet may be utilised for writing the
answers or extra answers if necessary. Question serial numbers with bit
number if any should be written on the margin of the additional Answer Book.
: INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES :
A : Check up the number of questions and number of printed pages mentioned on
the top left-hand and right-hand corner of this page with the number of questions
and number of printed pages of this question paper soon after the receipt of the
booklet. Verify whether the Set symbol in this page is printed in all other pages
and write this Set symbol on the space provided for writing the Set symbol on
the cover page of the answer paper.
B : In case of discrepancy, collect a fresh correct question paper in exchange of the
defective one from the invigilator of your hall / room after receipt of the question-
cum-answer booklet.
SET : A
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 3 P.T.O.
XR-16 (A)
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Candidates are required to write the answers in
their own words as far as practicable.
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The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks.
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Answer all questions as directed.
1. an c |- o a|- -.~ a - c o|.-c . a|--|-~| ~- | <. c a~ o|o
. an c . |- ~|.|~ ~ .|o|<, o|.-c -c . -|a | ~- a|o~ ~ - co
~`c --~ c . -|a | 5
Discuss, with examples, Arrhenius theory of acids and bases. Explain,
with examples, what are strong acids and weak bases, according to this
theory. Write and explain what is ionic product of water.
` : / OR
- -u c -- ~|c.| -|| ~ c- c a ~-|o|< n~-c . . ~| ~- | <.|~
oc ~-- ~ c ~ o| . < n~-c . --~ |
Describe, with equation, how baking soda is prepared by Solve process.
Explain, with equation what reaction occurs when baking soda is heated.
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 4 Contd.
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SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 5 P.T.O.
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2. P- c ~|- - ~~ c N-c ~|- - ~~ ~`c . -|c -|-|- -- - -c~ c ~|o ~|- |
. -|a | 5
Describe the construction and working of a solar cell by explaining what
are P- type silicon and N-type silicon.
` : / OR
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c-|- < . ~| ~- | c-|- co -.c- ~ a|--|-~| ~- | . c .|.- -
. - ~o - - ~ . -|a |
Describe an experiment, with diagram, to study the nature of the
magnetic field produced by an electric current in a straight conductor.
Discuss the experimental observations. Explain how the magnetic field is
related with the direction of the electric current.
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 6 Contd.
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SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 7 P.T.O.
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3. (i) --|- < c- .|.- c --|J ~`c . -|a | c --|J <. . c --|J n--
~ a|c~ ~- | 3
Explain what is resistance of a conductor. Establish the relationship
between resistance and specific resistance.
` : / OR
. - |- |c~ n| ~`c . -|a | W = I
2
Rt ~ - ~ -n~ ~-, -oo c
c ~- ~ |u|. ~ as ..~ ~-c |
Explain what is heating effect of electric current. Derive the relation
W = I
2
Rt where the symbols carry usual meanings.
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 8 Contd.
XR-16 (A)
(ii) c-s~ c <s ~ n- -~o - c c -~o - ac .|c- |~|. ~ <. ~|. ~ -
c -~- - |o ~ -~ . . -|a | 3
Out of ethane and ethene, which one is a saturated hydrocarbon
and which one is an unsaturated one and why explain with graphic
formula of each.
` : / OR
ocJ| c n J| n-- c|s ~ --~ | -.-n- ~~ u- - -- - ~ c- c a
~-|o|< . ~| ~- |
Distinguish between metalloid and alloy. Describe how steel is
prepared in a Bessemer converter.
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 9 P.T.O.
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(iii) n~-c . c -~- --|- < --~|< o|.-c -c c |.c -||o~ ~
c ~ o| ~`c <. ac |.c -||o~ ~ c ~ o| ~`c . -|a | 3
Explain what are reversible chemical reactions and irreversible
chemical reactions giving an example of each with equations.
` : / OR
~|-~|~|-- . - c|o-- c a n~-c . . ~| ~- | . - c|o- .
.|c- |-~ |- ~ < - c ~ o| n~-c . --~ |
Describe with equation the preparation of bleaching powder in
factories. Write with equation the reaction of hydrochloric acid with
bleaching powder.
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 10 Contd.
XR-16 (A)
(iv) ~|- c ~n |-| J| a|--|~- c ~ ~ ~|n|- - . . -|a | 3
Explain the dispersion of white light by a glass prism with labelled
diagram.
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-~|- ~|-c --~ | -J cs~ ~`c . -|a <. <.| ~J- .| c|c - . .
c- cs-- ~ ..a| s|<, --~ |
Write three reasons why electrical appliances are connected in
parallel in house wiring. Explain what is short circuiting and what
measures are there in house wiring not for its occurrence.
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 11 P.T.O.
XR-16 (A)
4. ~ n - ~ n- -o -~|c `{s- oc- a . 24=8
Answer any four of the following bits :
(i) J| . -J an - c ~ o| |-| .|c- |-~~ - o_c n~-c . --|- <
o|.-c -c --~ | .|c- |-~~ - .~ c ~ o| n~-c . --~ |
Write the evolution of hydrogen by the reaction of a metal with a
dilute acid giving an example with equation. Write the combustion
process of hydrogen with equation.
(ii) . . u. c|s ~ ~`c . -|a | . |J ~ 0.4 A . - | ..~ ~- s .| <~
250 V .- .- . c|c |- ~~| ~- |
Explain what is electric potential difference. Calculate the power of
a 250 V bulb which carries a maximum of 0.4 A of current.
(iii) ~-n - c - n-- --|- < c|s ~ --~ | c - a|c-~ c -- a|c-~
n-- --|- < c|s ~ --~ |
Write one difference between soft steel and hard steel. Write one
difference between pig iron and wrought iron.
(iv) 0.004 -n|- .|c- |-~ |- ~ an . ~ n |c 4 - -- .c a|- -.-| | <.
.c- c . <- . ~~| ~- |
A solution of 4 litres was prepared, adding 0.004 mole of
hydrochloric acid with water. Calculate the pH of the solution.
(v) 4D c|c |- - <~ oc --~ . 4D c|c |- - <~ a. --~ ~ --|c
-~|--| | <. --~ n|.|-- -o|~ -| ~~| ~- |
A convex lens of power 4D is kept in contact with a concave lens of
power 4D. Calculate the focal length of this lens combination.
Bit No.
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 12 Contd.
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Bit No.
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 13 P.T.O.
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Bit No.
Bit No.
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 14 Contd.
XR-16 (A)
5. na a- oc- a . 15=5
Answer all the bits :
(i) c |.c -||o~ ~ c ~ o|-- - |n|.a| ~`c . -|a |
Explain what is the state of dynamic equilibrium in a reversible
chemical reaction.
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(ii) |c|~ ~ ~`c . -|a <. <.| ~|. ~ ~-|o|< --~ |
Explain what is annealing and write why it is done.
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(iii) ~|- -~~ ~`c . -|a <. <.|- -. --~ |
Explain what is catenation and write its characteristics.
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SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 15 P.T.O.
XR-16 (A)
(iv) -~|c-| <. -c-- |- on - c -~ ~ c- -.|c --~ |
Coal and Petroleum write how each has been formed.
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(v) a|--|~- -o~|~ c o~ ~`c --|- < o|.-c -c . -|a |
Explain what is selective reflection of light giving an example.
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6. .~ n- c ~ oc- .| ~a|~ c -c ~- . 15=5
Choose the correct answer from within the brackets and fill in the blank :
(i) -|- a|--|~ c . ~ a|--|~- n c- a|--|~ n - | (c|-,
. a|, |n, J|)
light is obtained from the mixture of red light and green
light. (Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, White)
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SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 16 Contd.
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(ii) <~ c n .c- c . <- . a-- | (5, 6, 7, 8)
The pH of a neutral solution is . (5, 6, 7, 8)
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(iii) ~-.~ c| -.o c| , -~ |n on c - <~ n J| | (a|c-~ ,
-~|.|- - , ~ -~- , - ~ )
Stainless steel is an alloy of steel, chromium and . (iron,
cobalt, nickel, tin)
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(iv) ~|-- c -c|- .|c.| c|c ~|- a|- -.- n |o|< | (CoO,
PbO, Cu
2
O, MnO)
is added during preparation of glass, to increase its
refractive index. (CoO, PbO, Cu
2
O, MnO)
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(v) c -~ a|- -~~ |.|- c ~ c . .c c c ~ c-.c a|- -~~ c|- --|- <
-

c |-| u ~ -.|cs|< | (CH, CH

2
, CH
3
, CH
4
)
Each alkane differs from its immediate higher and immediate lower
alkane by a single group. (CH, CH
2
, CH
3
, CH
4
)
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oc-- .| --~ : 15=5
Four possible answers are given for each of the following bits. Write the
correct answer from among them :
(i) o- a|s.| a .|c-c - .|onc- -~o -| |-| -|a
-.|cs|<
(~) a, -~~ (~) c-~|~
(-) ~|c-- |-~~ (J) n -s~
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 17 P.T.O.
XR-16 (A)
Which gas of the atmosphere absorbs the ultraviolet rays coming
from Sun ?
(a) Oxygen (b) Ozone
(c) Nitrogen (d) Methane
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(ii) c c-- ~ - - ~| a -~-
(~) 15 (~) 30
(-) 60 (J) 90
What is the percentage of zinc in brass ?
(a) 15 (b) 30
(c) 60 (d) 90
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(iii) -o n o - .|n.a ~ on a~ o|o - ~o - - - -~o - |<
(~) . |o (~) nn|o
(-) ~ ~ (J) ~~ |o
Which one indicates the direction of the magnetic field, according
to Flemings left-hand rule ?
(a) thumb (b) middle finger
(c) index finger (d) little finger
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(iv) -~o - |n . - a~ c -~ .
(~) . ~ (~) . a|
(-) -|- (J) ~|-o
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 18 Contd.
XR-16 (A)
Which one is the complementary colour of cyan ?
(a) green (b) yellow
(c) red (d) orange
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(v) -~o ac -- |- .-o|~ . a
(~) c-s~ (~) -c |-c~
(-) cs|c~ (J) <s ~
Which molecule has seven covalent bonds ?
(a) Ethane (b) Propane
(c) Ethyne (d) Ethene
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8. ~ -n | c -~ a- .|nc| -- - ~ ,c e,ac -~ n-- ~ c~
a | -. u c~ -| ~- .| c|c cc| -- s .| ~a|~-- a|.~ ,
c e,ac -~ --~ : 15=5
In each of the following bits, there exists some relationship between the
words/group of words/molecular formulae. Write suitable word/group of
words/molecular formulae required to fill in the blank on the right-hand
side, so as to maintain similar relationship :
(i) nc : a. --~ :: .~ :
myopia : concave lens :: astigmatism :
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 19 P.T.O.
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(ii) n -s~ . -c~ : 8 c--~ - ~ :: c-s~ . -c~ :
methane bond formation : 8 electrons :: ethane bond formation :
(iii) ~ --| ~ : 170C250C :: -c-- |- :
kerosene : 170C250C :: petrol :
(iv) ~-n ~|- : -|| a| :: . ~ ~|- :
soft glass : soda ash :: green glass :
(v) -c |c ~ : C
3
H
6
:: . -|c~ :
propene : C
3
H
6
:: butyne :
SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 20 Contd.
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ADDITIONAL PAGE
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SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 21 P.T.O.
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SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 22 Contd.
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SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 23 P.T.O.
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SET : A
SCP/SCIENCE (PHYSICAL) (Ex-Reg.) 24 Contd.
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