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Reg.No.

AVp / SCIENCE
(Rr Utm BeX Y / Tamil and English versions)
Time Allowed : 2.30 Hours]
[Maximum Marks : 75
SWm : 2.30 U]
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INSTRUCTION

: Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any lack of
fairness, inform the Hall Supervisor immediately.
This question paper contains THREE SECTIONS.
I / SECTION I
(UlTiLs : 15) / (MARKS : 15)

Note :

(1)

(i)

Clp Es[ 15 ]dLdm PVdLm,

(ii)

APld s LdLlThs[ Su Ut PLp Lm

NV] PVj RokRj GRm,

(i) Answer all the 15 questions.

(ii) Choose the correct answer from the four alternatives given in the brackets.
15 1 = 15

CVtL Ro LhThP YhPYo___________________ .

(NoXv Pou,
XUod )

L--Yv,

Lo _Lu UiPp,

u TlPv

Theory of natural selection was proposed by

(Charles Darwin, Hugo de Vries, Gregor Johann Mendel, Jean Baptise Lamarck)
(2)

\kR ZkRd Rp LdLlTm Snj Rl

(Yn Y TV,

D.P.T., D.P.T. Utm TV,

BCG)

The first vaccine injected into a just born baby is __________ .

(Oral polio, D.P.T., D.P.T. and oral polio, BCG)

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(3)

dm RYWeLu T]l TdL \p SPTm Rp Lr

(LRp,

[jRp,

im EYRp,

ULWkRf NodL)

In sexual reproduction of flowering plants the first event involved in this is

(4)

(fertilization, germination, regeneration, polination)

RYWeLp NXju T
(Wd LPjRp,
LPjRp)

EQYd LPjRp,

A] AXjR LPjRp,

Bd_]

The xylem in the plants are responsible for

(5)

(transport of water, transport of food, transport of amino acids, transport of oxygen)

__________TUVL Y, YlTX Ut\m Utm YlTURX HtTj\,
(ahW_u,

Bd_u,

ShW_u,

LoTuP VdN)

____________ green house gas which causes climate change and global warming.
(hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon di oxide)
(6)

J LWNu LsLs
___________ G]lTm,
(EiUd LWNp,

iQd

rUdLWNp,

YV

ReLp,

Uhm

RYR]p

AdLWNp

o)

The particles in various forms are visible only under ultramicroscope. A solution containing such
particles is called ________ .
(True solution, collaidal solution, suspension, water)
(7)

pH = log10(H+).J LWNu ahW_u AVu N 0.001m Gp ARu Ul

__________
(1, 3, 11, 14)
pH = log10(H+). The pH of a solution containing hydrogen ion, concentration of 0.001m
solution is __________
(1, 3, 11, 14)

(8)

ReLm Gu\ RUU] NoUUL PlT CpX,

C Lt ApX Pu
]Y CpX, C ____________ Xp Es[,
(RjR X,

NokR X,

LXkR X,

Y X)

Gold does not occur in the combined form. It does not react with air (or) water. It is in ________.
(native state, combined state, mixed state, gaseous state)
(9)

CWiPm R RUeLs ____________ EXLeLs G]lTm.

(LW,

LWUi,

CPX,

Es CP)

Second group elements are called __________ .

(alkali, alkaline earth metals, transition elements, minor transition elements)

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(10)

ApLu mTjp Es[ Rp NoUju IUPAC TVo __________ .

(Dju,

DjRu,

DjRu,

Ahu)

IUPAC name of first member of alkyne is ___________ .

(ethene, ethyne, ethane, acetylene)
(11)

lTWlp 50 .. \s[ URu GP ____________ .

(50N, 35N, 380N, 490N))
The weight of 50 kg person at the surface of earth is __________ .
(50N, 35N, 380N, 490N))

(12)

20Km uRPs[ Lmp 0.2A u]hPm EYdLj RYlTm u]jR

YT__________ .
(100V, 4V, 0.01V, 40V)
The potential difference required to pass a current 0.2A in a wire of resistance 20 ohm is
_________ .
(100V, 4V, 0.01V, 40V)

(13)

u\u SI AX_________ .
(_p,

Yph,

Yh,

m)

The SI units of electric power is _________ .

(Joule, volt, watt, coulomb)
(14)

EXLd LPjp Tm u]hPm AR]f t _________I EYdm.

(YlTm, J, LkRlXm, GkWN)
An electric current through a metalic conductor produces __________ around it.
(heat, light, magnetic field, mechanical force)

(15)

als RXSdp Es[ B_____________ .

(NUR[ B, sY[V B, B, B)
The Hubble space telescope design with two __________ is known for good imaging performance
over a wide field of view.
(plane mirrors, hyperbolic mirrors, concave mirrors, convex mirrors)

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 II / SECTION II
(UlTiLs : 40) / (MARKS : 40)
l : HRm CT ]dLd PVdLm
Note :
(16)

Answer any twenty questions.

20 2 = 40

SnL[m ARu LWL[m TjL :

(A) dPXV

AL CWjR CZl

(B) ToVv AV

DLp CWjRm LRp

(C) vLo

UXdLi

(D)

CWjR YlT R

CWjRm E\VU

Match the following : Diseases with simptoms

(17)

(a)

Nyctalopia

Profuse loss of blood

(b)

Pernicious anemia

Bleeding gums

(c)

Scurvy

Night blindness

(d)

Haemorrhage

Destruction of RBC

JW UV] CWhPVoLs, WUNm AUlm JjNkRYoLs. Z

lhPYL[ RkR YojR Li UlTj.
(i)
JW UV] CWhPVoLs _____________ .
(CVtLV] CWhPVoLs, FddLlThP CWhPVoLs)
(ii) JW UV] CWhPVoLs _____________ .
(YTLPu LQlTYo, JW UV] AUlT EPVYoLs)
Identical twins are syngenic with similar chromosomal contents. Natural clones are those who
possess identical chromosomes. Fill up with suitable word given in brackets.
(i) Identical twins are _____________ (natural clone, induced clones)
(ii) Identical twins are ____________(dissimilar to each other, similar to each other)

(18) LdLlThs[

UR

[p

uYm

NVpL[ LhlTjm TL[ "A' Utm "B'

Gu dL.
(A) LoRp EQm T
(B) ToY EQm T
Human brain and the functions of different parts are given above. Mark the diagram (a) and (b)
(a) seat ofsmell
(b) seat of vision
(19)

rdLiP tLs RY\L Clu NV] t] GL.

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(A) BpT NpLs Cu] EtTj

dLL] EtTj Nnu\]

Nnu\]

Utm

hP

NpLs

(B) LoNu Sn Gol RuUV \d\

(C) RUv Wl J Qo R
(D)

AiPLm hPL[m BihW_]m EtTj Nn\

Correct the statement if they are wrong.

(a)

Alpha cells produce insulin and beta cells produce glucogon

(b) Cortisone supress the immune reponse

(c)

Thymus gland is a lymphoid mass

(d) Ovary produces eggs and androgen

(20)

RPou AlTPp LhP CPjR WlL:

RWdu _____________ BU aoUu
Ah]u _____________.
Based on relationship fill in the blanks :
Thyroxine____________ personality harmone.
Adrenalin ____________ .

(21) LdLlThs[ TPjR YWk TLeL[ dLm.

Draw the diagram and label the parts.

(22)

WL iZp Tp Es[ u dV TLeL[d .

Write the three important parts of uriniferons tubules.

(23) LdLlThdm TPjR LYdL.

(1) TPm

"A'

Utm

"B'-Cp

LQlTm

CVdLeL[d lL.
(2) GqY

CVdLeLs

CXLu

A/A

RhPp

B/B

CVdLeLk

YTu\]?
Observe the diagram
(a) Mention the type of movements shown in Fig A and B.
(b) How does the movement differ from the movement of mimosa.
(24)

JtUu AlTPp LiPL:

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eLXm : Tu RLLs.

Y[Yp : ________________ .

Based on relationship fill up :

(25)

Whale : Baleen plates. Bat : ________________ .

oj NnL:
L dL El

YVtm L

Ll ThLs

(1) WLm

_________________

________________

(2) WWp

_________________

________________

Excretory organ

Excretory products

Sent out as

(1) Kidneys

_______________

_________________

(2) Lungs

_______________

_________________

Fill in the blanks :

YUiPXm
CO2

(26)

(A) 1 Utm 3p LQlTm LrfL[

GL.

3
RRp

XeLs

R TY
RYWeLs

(B) Lr 1I YWV.

RYWeLs

(C) HRm

TU

GT[

lL.

Atmosphere
CO2
1
3
Decomposition Animals

(a) Name the process noted as No.1 and 3.

Green plants

(b) Define the process.

(c) Name anyone fossil fuel

2
Fossil
plants

(27)

mTl T\R Y[m GuT J CVtL Y[m.

YLjRP YLUL CVtL Lr]p Ut\Xm.

CR]

UR

Lou

UtLiP t\ Tj, RY\]R ApX NV]R GuTR ENn. RY\L

CkRp NV] t]d .
A non renewable resource is a natural resource. If it is replaced by natural process at a rate
comparable or faster than its rate of consumption by humans.
Read this statement and confirm whether it is correct or incorrect. If it is incorrect give correct
statement.
(28)

Bt\p UXiUV Y.
Describe : Energy conservation.

(29)

TdYWj YL]eLp TVuTjm GTsLs VY?

What are the bio fuels for transportation?

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(30)

25C YlTXp RhV

LWNdm, RhPR
YTL[ r LdLlThs[ lLs Xm GL.
(A) 16g NaCl 100 p

LWNdm

Es[

(B) 36g NaCl 100 p

(l: NaCl -u LW\u 36)

Distinguish between the saturated and unsaturated solution using the data given below at a
temperature of 25C. (..... NaCl is 36g)
(31)

(32)

(A) 16g NaCl in 100g water

(B) 36g NaCl in 100g water
20 NUVp ElT 50 p LWjkRp AdLWNp Nu NRR \Vd
LQdL.
Find the concentration of solution in terms of weight percent if 20 gram of common salt is
dissolved in 50 gram of water.
WlL:
AdLh Gi

G.L.

(1) KW Xd

_________________

(2) DW Xd

_________________

(3) Y Xd

_________________

(4) TuU A Xd

_________________

Fill in :
Atomicity

(33)

E.g.

(1) Monoatomic

_________________

(2) Diatomic

_________________

(3) Triatomic

_________________

(4) Polyatomic

_________________
Cm BV RW NpTh LXNs YdmT, RW NpTh Hu \m
U\? E.m. TdL] [dLjR RWm.
Why does the colour of copper sulphate change when an iron nail is kept in it? Justify your
answer.

(34)

(35)

J LWNu ahWdN AVu N 1.0 109m Gp, LWNu pH

UlT LidLm.
The hydroxide ion concentration of a solution is 1.0 109m. What is the pH of the solution?
(I) GkR EXLm TRWNjPu NokRm ARt CWNdLXY Gu TVo
TtL[ APlTRt TVuTm CWNdLXY____________ .
(A) AgSn CWNdLXY

(B) Cu-Sn CWNdLXY

(II) jR[p Es[ EXLeLs __________ .

(Zn, Cu / Cu, Fe / Fe, Al / Al, Cu)
(I) Any metal mixed with mercury is called amalgam. The amalgam used for dental filling is
__________ .
(a) AgSn amalgam

(b) Cu-Sn amalgam

(II) Metals present in brass are ____________ .

(Zn, Cu / Cu, Fe / Fe, Al / Al, Cu)

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(36)

(37)

(38)
(39)

APo HCl, APo H2SO4 EPu

]YpX. Hu?

]m

Cm

APo

HNO3 AXjPu

Iron reacts with cone HCl and Conc.H2SO4 acids. But, it does not react with Conc.HNO3. Why?
YWm LoTPV \YtU YYeLp Ju\m. ARu L]jRuUdL]
LWQjRd L.
Diamond is the hardest allotrope of carbon. Give reason for its hardness.
\, GP CY Juk Ut\u GqY YTu\?
Differentiate mass and weight.
(A) ElTj : WY ShW_u TX TVuTLp dVU]Rm.
(R) LWQm : C SLPV Gp T\ CVYpX.
Cp NV] YN G?
(i) (A) Utm (R) CWim N.
(ii) (A) RY (R) N
(iii) (A) Utm (R) CWim RY
(iv) (A) N (R) RY
(A) Assertion : Liquid nitrogen is the most commonly used element in cryogenics.
(R) Reason : It is not legally purchaseable around the world.
Write
(i)

Both (A) and (R) are correct

(ii)

(A) is wrong but (R) is correct

(iii) Both (A) and (R) are wrong

(iv) (A) is correct but (R) is wrong
+

(40) ClTPj] YWk ARu TL[ lL.

Draw this diagram and label the parts.
YpP uLXm /
Volta Cell

(41)

UWNW Bt\p XeLu TVoLs Z RWlThs[]. B]p AYts X RY.

RY\]Yt\ ThVL.
(Lt Bt\p, V Bt\p, ou Bt\p, AdL Bt\p, AX Bt\p,
TWX Bt\p, - A]p Bt\p)
In the list of non conventional sources of energy given below, some of them are wrong. List out
the wrong ones.

(42)

(wind energy, solar energy, hydro electric power, nuclear energy, tidal energy, wave energy,
geo thermal energy)
1.5V uVd N LiP C uLXuLs 5Km, 10Km, 15Km uRPLs
Utm N CYt\j RPWLd LiP J u tl TPj] YWL.
Draw the schematic diagram of an electric circuit consisting of a battery of two cells of 1.5V each,
three resistance of 5ohm, 10ohm and 15ohm respectively and a plug key, all connected in series.

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(43)

(44)

(45)

Xup Tu XVm - T[f Nok mTju A[Ym

TjL,
Tu X
mTju A[
(A) 2Fd AlTp

X A[ TV
(B) 2F-p

V
(C) F-dm 2F-dm CPp
Tu A[
(D) Vm F-p

TV
Match the following in the case of a convex lens
Position of the object
Relative size of the image
(a) Beyond 2F

infinitive large
(b) At 2F

diminished
(c) Between F and 2F

same size
(d) At focus F

enlarged
J Xuu VjWm 15N.. Xuk 10N.. RXp mTm
EiPL, Ts Xuk GqY[ RXp YdLlTP Yim?
A concave lens has focal length of 15cm. At what distance should the object from the lens be
placed, so that it forms an image 10cm from the lens?
LhP CPeL[ WlL:
(A) UhPo: XdLkRm, YT X] UhPo___________ .
(B) J Xuu Vj RX: hPo. ARu \u ___________ .
Fill in the blanks:
(a) For a motor: a permanent magnet, then commercial motor ___________.
(b) Focal length of a lens: meter, then for power of a lens ____________ .
III / SECTION III
(UlTiLs : 20) / (MARKS : 20)
l (i) JqY Tkm J ] Rm Su ]dLd
PVdLm,
(ii) JqY ]dm Ik UlTi,
(iii) RYV] CPeLp TPm YWL,
Note : (i) Answer any four questions by choosing one question from each part.
(ii) Each question carries five marks.
(iii) Draw diagram wherever necessary.
4 5 = 20
T A / PART A

(46)

Eo RphTVp io TdLm, TVuTLs Z LdLlThs[].

ok LYj PVdLm. JqYutL] TVuL[d .
Eo Gol ThLs
RlLs

YhPu
Eo RphTVp
io TdLm
SLs

LU AXeLs

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List the recent advances made in bio-technical field through a chart.

Anti-Biotics
Vaccines

Vitamins
Scope of
Bio-technology
Enzymes

Organic acids

(47)

EeLs Tp UXV TWs[.

(A)

CR]d LhlTjR Eu Tu EV AYXoLd RkR BXN]

YZeL.

(B) UXVu NV] Sn AL[ RokRj G.

(o, SdLm Utm Lm LnfNp, T)
There is a widespread outbreak of malaria in your area.
(a)

Suggest some controlling measures to the local authorities concerned.

(b)

Pick out the right symptom for malaria.

(chill and shiver and a rise in temperature, diarrhoea)
T B / PART B

(48)

(49)

dm RYWeLp SPTm T]l TdL \p DTm CWi LrL[

GL.
(A) Rp Lr Utm AYtu YLL[ Y.
(B) ARu SuU UL[ GL,
Write the two events involved in the sexual reproduction flowering plants.
(a) Discuss the first event and write the types.
(b) Give the advantages and disadvantages of that event.
EuPV Tp o RhlTh]p UdLs AYVP\oLs.
RhlTh]j RodL Gu]u] \L[d LVso?

G]Y,

In your area there is scarcity of water. Due to this the people are affected. So what are the
measures to be taken by you to meet out the scarcity of water?
T C / PART C
(50)

(A)

AdLdm XdLhm Es[ YTL[ AhPYQlTjL.

(B) 12.046 1022 XdL[d LiP RWjp Es[ UpL[d LQdL,

(a)

List out the differences between atoms and molecules.

(b)

Find the number of moles in copper containing 12.046 1022 molecules.

10

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(51)

(A)

GvPWdRp Gu\p Gu]? ARu Y ]V GL.

(B) GjR]u CWi TVuL[ GL.

(a)

Define esterification. Give its chemical reaction.

(b)

Write any two uses of ethanol.

T D / PART D

(52)

(A)

hPu Rp
VVlTjL.

CVdL

Nu

TiT

[d\.

Cdt\

(B) 10.., 20.. \s[ ThLs \V 10ms1, 5ms1YLjp NpYRl

TPm Lh\. AY Ud Lsu\]. URuT AY Rhd
Lsm SWm 2 ]Ls. URdl u AY \V 12ms1, 4ms1
YLjp Npu\] Gp, F1, F2CYt\d LiL.
5m/s

F1

10..

20..

10m/s
10..

4m/s
12m/s

20..

10..

20 ..

(a)

Newtons first law of motion gives a qualitative definition of force. Justify.

(b)

10m/s
10kg

5m/s
20kg

F2

F1

12m/s

20kg

10kg

10kg

4m/s
20kg

The figure represents two bodies of masses 10kg and 20kg and moving with an initial
velocity of 10ms1 and 5ms1 respectively. They are colliding with each other. After
collision they are moving with velocities 12ms1 and 4ms1 respectively. If the time of
collision be 2 sec, calculate F1 and F2.
(53)

(A) YXl\jp
Es[
im YWL.

TPjR

B
C

(B) ClTPm lY__________ .

(C)
(D)

N
A

TPjp dVU] TLeL[d

dLm.

B1

CfNR]m
GkR
RjYju
AlTPp NVpT\?

S1

B2
S2

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Re-draw the above diagram.

This diagram represents _________ .
Label the parts of the diagram.
Write the principle of the device denoted in the diagram.

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