Academic Year 2022 -2023

Topic – Wise Weightage

Subject : Physics Class : XII
Theory Component
Sr. Chapter Marks Allotted for
No. Internal Internal Board Board
Exam I Exam II Term I Term II
1 Electric Charges and Fields 06 ---- 06 ----
2 Electrostatic Potential and 06 ---- 06 ----
Capacitance
3 Current Electricity 08 ---- 08 -----
4 Moving Charges and ---- 08 07 ----
Magnetism
5 Magnetism and Matter ---- 04 05 ----
6 Electromagnetic Induction ---- --- --- 03
7 Alternating Current ---- --- --- 04
8 Electromagnetic Waves ---- 03 03 ---
9 Ray Optics and Optical ---- --- --- 06
Instruments
10 Wave Optics ---- ---- --- 04
11 Dual Nature of Matter and ---- 05 05 ---
Radiation
12 Atoms ---- ---- --- 04
13 Nuclei ---- ---- --- 03
14 Semiconductor Electronics : ---- ---- --- 06
Materials, Devices
and simple circuits
Total 20 20 40 30

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Theory portion
Sections are according to the Print Edition – 2020 ( Reprint -2021) of NCERT books

Board Term I and Internal Examination I and II

CHAPTER ONE :- ELECTRIC CHARGES AND FIELDS

Section Remarks
1.1 Introduction Reading
1.2 ELECTRIC CHARGE No questions on historical importance
1.3 CONDUCTORS Only Qualitative treatment
AND
INSULATORS
1.4 CHARGING BY INDUCTION Only Qualitative treatment
1.5 BASIC PROPERTIES
OF ELECTRIC
CHARGE
1.6 COULOMB’S LAW Vector treatment not necessary
1.7 FORCES BETWEEN
MULTIPLE
CHARGES
1.8 ELECTRIC FIELD Only Qualitative treatment
1.9 ELECTRIC FIELD LINES
1.10 ELECTRIC FLUX
1.11 ELECTRIC DIPOLE Derivations not for evaluation. Concept and
formulae included for evaluation.
1.12 DIPOLE IN A UNIFORM
EXTERNAL FIELD
1.13 CONTINUOUS Only Qualitative treatment
CHARGE
DISTRIBUTION
1.14 GAUSS’S LAW
1.15 APPLICATIONS OF
GAUSS’S LAW
CHAPTER TWO : - ELECTROSTATIC POTENTIAL AND CAPACITANCE
2.1 Introduction Only Qualitative treatment
2.2 ELECTROSTATIC
POTENTIAL
2.3 POTENTIAL DUE TO A
POINT
CHARGE
2.4 POTENTIAL DUE TO Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
AN ELECTRIC formulae included for evaluation.
DIPOLE
2.5 POTENTIAL DUE TO A
SYSTEM OF CHARGES
2.6 EQUIPOTENTIAL
SURFACES
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2.7 POTENTIAL ENERGY
OF A SYSTEM OF
CHARGES
2.8 POTENTIAL ENERGY IN Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
AN EXTERNAL FIELD formulae included for evaluation.
2.9 ELECTROSTATICS OF
CONDUCTORS
2.10 DIELECTRICS AND
POLARISATION
2.11 CAPACITORS AND
CAPACITANCE
2.12 THE PARALLEL PLATE Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
CAPACITOR formulae included for evaluation.
2.13 EFFECT OF DIELECTRIC Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
ON CAPACITANCE formulae included for evaluation.
2.14 COMBINATION OF
CAPACITORS
2.15 ENERGY STORED IN A Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
CAPACITOR formulae included for evaluation.
CHAPTER THREE :- CURRENT ELECTRICITY

3.1 Introduction Qualitative ideas only

3.2 ELECTRIC CURRENT
3.3 ELECTRIC CURRENTS
IN CONDUCTORS
3.4 OHM’S LAW
3.5 DRIFT OF ELECTRONS Derivation not for evaluation. Concept
AND THE ORIGIN OF and formulae included for evaluation.
RESISTIVITY
3.6 LIMITATIONS OF OHM’S
LAW
3.7 RESISTIVITY OF VARIOUS
MATERIALS
3.8 TEMPERATURE
DEPENDENCE OF
RESISTIVITY
3.9 ELECTRICAL ENERGY,
POWER
3.10 COMBINATION OF Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
RESISTORS – SERIES formulae included for evaluation.
AND PARALLEL
3.11 CELLS, EMF, INTERNAL
RESISTANCE
3.12 CELLS IN SERIES AND
IN PARALLEL
3.13 KIRCHHOFF’S RULES Simple applications and limited to two
variable numerical problems
3.14 WHEATSTONE BRIDGE Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
formulae included for evaluation.

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3.15 METER BRIDGE Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
formulae included for evaluation.
3.16 POTENTIOMETER Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
formulae included for evaluation.
CHAPTER FOUR : - MOVING CHARGES AND MAGNETISM
4.1 INTRODUCTION Qualitative ideas only
4.2 MAGNETIC FORCE
4.3 MOTION IN A MAGNETIC
FIELD
4.4 MOTION IN COMBINED 4.4.1 - Vector treatment not necessary
ELECTRIC AND and Flemings LH Rule can be used
MAGNETIC FIELD
4.5 MAGNETIC FIELD DUE TO A
CURRENT ELEMENT,
BIOT- SAVART LAW
4.6 MAGNETIC FIELD ON THE Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
AXIS OF A CIRCULAR formulae included for evaluation.
CURRENT LOOP
4.7 AMPERE’S CIRCUITAL LAW
4.8 THE SOLENOID AND THE Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
TOROID formulae included for evaluation.
4.9 FORCE BETWEEN TWO
PARALLEL CURRENTS, THE
AMPER
4.10 TORQUE ON CURRENT 4.10.2 and 4.10.3 : Derivation not for
LOOP, MAGNETIC DIPOLE evaluation. Concept and formulae included
for evaluation.
4.11 THE MOVING COIL
GALVANOMETER
CHAPTER FIVE : - MAGNETISM AND MATTER
5.1 INTRODUCTION No questions on historical importance and
Qualitative ideas only
5.2 THE BAR MAGNET 5.2.1 - Qualitative treatment only
5.2.2 , 5.2.3 & 5.2.4:- Derivation not for
evaluation. Concept and formulae included
for evaluation.
5.3 MAGNETISM AND GAUSS’S
LAW
5.4 THE EARTH’S MAGNETISM
5.5 MAGNETISATION Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
AND MAGNETIC formulae included for evaluation.
INTENSITY
5.6 MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF
MATERIALS
5.7 PERMANENT MAGNETS
AND ELECTROMAGNETS
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CHAPTER EIGHT: - ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

8.1 Introduction No questions on historical importance

8.2 Displacement Current Basic idea of displacement current.
8.3 Electromagnetic Waves Qualitative ideas only.
Formulae included for evaluation.
8.4 Electromagnetic Spectrum

CHAPTER ELEVEN : DUAL NATURE OF RADIATION AND MATTER

11.1 Introduction No questions on historical importance
11.2 Electron Emission
11.3 Photoelectric Effect 11.3.1 & 11.3.2 qualitative ideas only
11.4 Experimental Study of
Photoelectric Effect
11.5 Photoelectric Effect and Wave
Theory of Light
11.6 Einstein’s Photoelectric
Equation: Energy Quantum
of Radiation
11.7 Particle Nature of Light:
The Photon
11.8 Wave Nature of Matter No questions on historical importance in
relation to Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
11.9 Davisson and Germer
Experiment

Board Term II Examination

CHAPTER SIX : - ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION

6.1 Introduction No questions on historical importance

6.2 The Experiments of Faraday
and Henry
6.3 Magnetic Flux
6.4 Faraday’s Law of Induction
6.5 Lenz’s Law and Conservation of
Energy
6.6 Motional Electromotive Force
6.7 Energy Consideration: A Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
Quantitative Study formulae included for evaluation.
6.8 Eddy Currents
6.9 Inductance (Self & Mutual) Derivation not for evaluation. Concept and
formulae included for evaluation.
6.10 AC Generator

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CHAPTER SEVEN : - ALTERNATING CURRENT
7.1 Introduction No questions on historical importance
7.2 AC Voltage Applied to Resistor
7.3 Representation of AC Current
and Voltage by Rotating
Vectors – Phasors
7.4 AC Voltage Applied to Inductor
7.5 AC Voltage Applied to
Capacitor
7.6 AC Voltage Applied to a Analytical solution (excluded). Sharpness
Series LCR Circuit for resonance (reading)
7.7 Power in AC Circuit
7.8 LC Oscillations Qualitative treatment only
7.9 Transformers
CHAPTER NINE: - RAY OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
9.1 Introduction No questions on historical importance
9.2 Reflection of Light by Derivations not for evaluation. Concept and
Spherical Mirrors formulae included for evaluation.
9.3 Refraction
9.4 Total Internal Reflection
9.5 Refraction at Spherical Surfaces
and by Lenses
9.6 Refraction through a Prism
9.7 Some Natural Phenomena due
to Sunlight
9.8 Optical Instruments
CHAPTER TEN : - WAVE OPTICS
10.1 Introduction No questions on historical importance
10.2 Huygens Principle
10.3 Refraction and Reflection of
Plane Waves using Huygens
Principle
10.4 Coherent and Incoherent
Addition of Waves
10.5 Interference of Light Waves
and Young’s Experiment
10.6 Diffraction 10.6.2, 10.6.3 and 10.6.4 -
Qualitative treatment only
10.7 Polarisation
CHAPTER TWELVE : - ATOMS
12.1 Introduction No questions to be asked the on historical
Importance
12.2 Alpha-particle Scattering and
Rutherford’s Nuclear Model
of Atom
12.3 Atomic Spectra
12.4 Bohr Model of the
Hydrogen Atom
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12.5 The Line Spectra of the
Hydrogen Atom
12.6 DE Broglie’s Explanation of
Bohr’s Second Postulate of
Quantisation

CHAPTER THIRTEEN : - NUCLEI

13.1 Introduction
13.2 Atomic Masses and No questions on historical importance of
Composition of Nucleus the discovery of the neutron
13.3 Size of the Nucleus
13.4 Mass-Energy and Nuclear
Binding Energy
13.5 Nuclear Force Qualitative ideas only
13.6 Radioactivity
13.7 Nuclear Energy 13.7.2 -No drawing diagram of Nuclear
reactor
13.7.4 - Qualitative ideas only
CHAPTER FOURTEEN : - SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS: MATERIALS,
DEVICES AND SIMPLE CIRCUITS
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Classification of Metals,
Conductors and Semiconductors
14.3 Intrinsic Semiconductor Only qualitative ideas on lattice structure
shown in figure 14.3
14.4 Extrinsic Semiconductor
14.5 p-n Junction
14.6 Semiconductor Diode
14.7 Application of Junction Diode
as a Rectifier
14.8 Special Purpose p-n Junction No numerical to be asked on Zener
Diodes diode
14.9 Digital Electronics and Logic
Gates

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Pattern and Design of Board Term I Examination 2022-2023

1 Time Duration 90 Minutes

2 Maximum Marks 40
3 Weightage to Objective Knowledge : 30 %
Understanding : 50 %
Application : 20 %
4 Difficulty Level Easy = 20%
Average = 60%
Difficult = 20 %

Pattern and Design of Board Term II Examination 2022 - 2023

1 Time Duration 90 Minutes

2 Maximum Marks 30
3 Weightage to Objective Knowledge : 30 %
Understanding : 50 %
Application : 20 %
4 Difficulty Level Easy = 20%
Average = 60%
Difficult = 20 %

5 Weightage to the type SA-II ( 3 marks) X 02 = 06

of Questions SA-I ( 2 marks) X 09 = 18
VSA ( 1 marks) X 06 = 06

6 Scheme of options Options in

2 SA- II Type and 1 SA-I type

7 Numericals 20% - 23% ( 06 – 07 Marks)

( As far as possible avoid/ minimize
the use of Logarithmic tables)
8 Derivations 20% - 26 % ( 06 – 08 Marks)

9 Figure based qns. To be asked, whenever the content of

the qn. can be conveyed more
effectively to the students.

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Pattern and Design of Internal Examinations I & II 2022-2023

1 Time Duration 60 Minutes

2 Maximum Marks 20
3 Weightage to Objective Knowledge : 40 %
Understanding : 50 %
Application : 10 %
4 Difficulty Level Easy = 30%
Average = 60%
Difficult = 10 %

5 Weightage to the type SA-II ( 3 marks) X 02 = 06

of Questions SA-I ( 2 marks) X 05 = 10
VSA ( 1 marks) X 04 = 04

6 Scheme of options Option to be provided for one

SA-II type question

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PRACTICAL PORTION :
At least 12 Experiments [ minimum 6 from each section] to be performed by
the students.

Evaluation Scheme

Marks: 20 Time : 2 and 1/2 hours

Two experiments one from each section = 08 + 08 = 16 Marks

( Internal examiner 08 + External Examiner 08)
Practical record = 2 Marks ( Internal Examiner)
Viva on experiments = 2 Marks ( External Examiner)
Total = 20 Marks

List of Experiments

SECTION–A

1. To determine resistance per cm of a wire by plotting a graph for potential

difference versus current.
2. To find resistance of a given wire using metre bridge and hence to determine the
specific resistance of its material.
3. To verify the laws of combination (series) of resistances using a metre bridge.
/OR/
To verify the laws of combination (parallel) of resistances using a metre bridge.
4. To determine resistance of a galvanometer by half-deflection method and to find
its figure of merit.

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5. To convert the given galvanometer (of known resistance and figure of merit)
into a voltmeter of desired range and to verify the same.
/OR/
To convert the given galvanometer (of known resistance and figure of merit) into
an ammeter of desired range and to verify the same.
6. To find the frequency of AC mains with a sonometer.
7. To compare the emf’s of two given primary cells using potentiometer (
individual cell method)
/OR/
To determine the internal resistance of given primary cell using potentiometer.

SECTION-B
1. To find the value of v for different values of u in case of a concave mirror and
to find the focal length.
2. To find the focal length of a convex mirror, using a convex lens.
3. To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting graphs between v and u or
between 1/v and 1/u.
4. To determine angle of minimum deviation for a given prism by plotting a graph
between angle of incidence and angle of deviation.
5. To determine refractive index of a glass slab using a travelling microscope.
6. To find the refractive index of a liquid using convex lens and plane mirror.
7. To find the refractive index of a liquid using a concave mirror and a plane
mirror.
8. To draw the I-V characteristic curve for a p-n junction diode in forward bias.

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Activities
As a part of Innovative Test ( 3rd Internal examination), Students to perform
any 5 activities from the list provided. Students will be assessed for 10 marks.
Remaining 10 marks of the 3rd internal test can be utilized to assess students
in an innovative way (as was done for the academic year 2021 -2022).

1. To measure the resistance and impedance of an inductor with or without iron

core.
2. To measure resistance, voltage (AC/DC), current (AC) and check continuity of a
given circuit using multimeter.
3. To assemble a household circuit comprising three bulbs, three (on/off) switches,
a fuse and a power source.
4. To assemble the components of a given electrical circuit.
5. To study the variation in potential drop with length of a wire for a steady
current.
6. To draw the diagram of a given open circuit comprising at least a battery,
Resistor / rheostat, key, ammeter and voltmeter. Mark the components that are
not connected in proper order and correct the circuit and also the circuit
diagram.

7. To identify a diode, an LED, a resistor and a capacitor from a mixed collection

of such items.
8. Use of multimeter to see the unidirectional flow of current in case of a diode
and an LED and check whether a given electronic component (e.g., diode) is in
working order.
9. To study effect of intensity of light (by varying distance of the source) on an
LDR.

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10. To observe refraction and lateral deviation of a beam of light incident obliquely
on a glass slab.
11. To observe diffraction of light due to a thin slit.
12. To study the nature and size of the image formed by a (i) convex lens, or (ii)
concave mirror, on a screen by using a candle and a screen (for different
distances of the candle from the lens/mirror).
13. To obtain a lens combination with the specified focal length by using two
lenses from the given set of lenses.

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 I Terminal Model Paper
Sub: Physics Std: XII
SCIENCE
Time allowed: 90 MINUTES Max . marks :40
Instruction:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Every question has four choices for its answer A), B), C) and D), and only one of them is
the correct answer.
3. On the OMR sheet, for each question number, darken with a ball point pen ONLY ONE
bubble corresponding to what you consider to be the most appropriate answer, from
among the four choices.
4. Please note it is not possible to change the answer once you have filled up the
bubble with ball point pen. Hence sufficient care must be taken while darkening the
bubbles.
5. For each question you will be awarded ONE mark if you have darkened only; the bubble
corresponding to the correct answer. In all other cases, you will get zero mark. There is
no negative marking.
6. Only one OMR sheet will be provided
7. Use only black or blue point pen.

1 What is the angle between the electric dipole moment and the electric field
on the equatorial line of the electric dipole?
A) 0 B) π/2 C) π D) π/4
2 A charge of 5 C is given a displacement of 0.5 m . The work done in the
process is 10 J .The potential difference between the two points will be
A) 2V B) 0.25V C) 1V D) 25 V
3 The direction of propagation of electromagnetic plane wave is
A) Perpendicular to electric field vector
B) Perpendicular to both electric field vector and magnetic field vector
C) parallel to electric field vector
D) parallel to both electric field vector and magnetic field vector

4 Drift velocity vd varies with the intensity of electric field (E) as per the
relation
A) Vd
B) Vd
C) Vd
D) Vd

5 Carbon resistors used in the electronic circuits are marked for their values
of resistance and tolerance by color codes. A given resistor has the color
scheme brown, red, green and gold. Its value in ohm is
A) 52 X 10 6 ± 10 %
B) 24 X 10 5 ± 5 %
C) 12 X 10 4 ± 10 %
D) 12 X 10 5 ± 5 %

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6 SI unit of magnetic dipole moment is
A) A m3 B) A m2 C) A m D) A m-2
7 If , and are De broglie wavelength of electron, proton and alpha
particle. If all are accelerated by same potential then
<

<

8 The magnitude of saturation photoelectric current (above the threshold

frequency) depends upon
A) Frequency of the incident radiation
B) Intensity of the incident radiation
C) Work function of the substance
D) Stopping potential

9 The figure shows the electric field lines in a region of space containing two
charges Y and Z, then which statement among the following is true?

Z Y

A) Magnitude of electric field is same everywhere

B) Y is positive charge and Z is negative charge
C) Z is positive charge and Y is negative charge
D) Y and Z both have same sign

10 In a potentiometer experiment , a cell of emf 1.25 volt gives balancing

length of 20cm . If the cell is replaced by another cell , the balancing length
is 40 cm .The emf of the second cell is
A) 0.75V B) 2.25V C) 2.50V D) 3V

11 The charges on two spheres are + 7μC and – 5 μ C respectively. They

experienced a force F. If each of them is given an additional charge of
- 2 μ C , the new force of attraction is
A) F B) F/2 C) F / 3 D) 2F

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12 Fig. shows three points A, B and C in a region of uniform electric field ( E ) .
the line AB is perpendicular and line BC is parallel to the electric field lines.
VA , VB VC represents the electric potential at points A, B C respectively .
then which of the following holds good?

A) VA = VB = VC
B) VA = VB > VC
C) VA = VB < VC
D) VA > VB > VC
13 A charge is fired through a magnetic field. The magnetic force acting on it is
maximum when the angle between the direction of motion and magnetic
field is
A)Π B) 0 C) π/2 D) π/4
14 The ratio of the magnitude of magnetic force and electric force in a crossed
field ( electric field E and magnetic field B )acting on the charge getting
undeflected through the field is
A) E/B B) B/E C) 1 D) 0
15 The conversion of moving coil galvanometer into voltmeter is done by
A) Introducing a resistance of large value in series with the
galvanometer
B) Introducing a resistance of small value in series with the
galvanometer
C) Introducing a resistance of large value in parallel with the
galvanometer
D) Introducing a resistance of small value in parallel with the
galvanometer
16 A photon of energy 3.4ev is incident on a metal having work function of 2
eV. The maximum kinetic energy of photoelectron is equal to
A) 1.4 eV
B) 1.7 eV
C) 5.4 eV
D) 6.8 eV
17 In electromagnetic spectrum , the wavelengths of the gamma rays , Xrays
and ultraviolet rays are , and respectively then

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18 When the body is in contact with the Earth, electrons from the Earth flows
into the body . This means the body was initially
A) Uncharged
B) Charged negatively
C) Charged positively
D) An insulator
19 Tanning of the skin in sunlight is due to
A) Infra red radiation
B) Microwaves
C) Visible light
D) Ultraviolet radiation
20 Mobility is defined as
A)

B)
C)
D)

21 The resistance in ohms in the four arms of a Wheatstone bridge are as

follows. In which combination of the following the bridge is balanced?
A) 3, 4, 5, 6
B) 2, 3, 4, 6
C) 1, 2, 3, 4
D) 3, 4, 6, 5
22 The maximum current that can be drawn from a cell of emf E and internal
resistance r connected to an external resistance R is
A) I =
B) Infinite
C) I =
D) I =

23 The correct increasing order of magnetic susceptibility is

A) Paramagnetic < diamagnetic < ferromagnetic
B) Paramagnetic < ferromagnetic < diamagnetic
C) Ferromagnetic < paramagnetic < diamagnetic
D) Diamagnetic < paramagnetic < ferromagnetic
E)
24 For an electric dipole ( q= 2X10 -6 C and distance of separation 0.01m ),
the maximum torque experienced by the dipole if it is placed in an electric
field of 5 X10 5 N/C is

A) 0.01 N m B) 0.1 N m C) 0.02 Nm D) 0.2 N m

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25 Two straight parallel wires, both carrying 10 amperes currents in the same
direction attracts each other with a force of 1 X 10 -3 N .If both currents are
doubled , the force of attraction will

A) Remains same B) doubled C) halved D) be 4 times the initial force

26 A square current carrying loop is suspended in a uniform magnetic field

acting in the plane of the loop. If the force on one arm of the loop is F , the
net force on the remaining arms of the loop is
A) 3F B) - F C) -3F D) F
27 The work done in charging the capacitor is stored in the form of electrostatic
energy given by
B) C) D)

28 Flux coming out from a unit positive charge placed in air is

B) C) D)

29 If there are n cells of emf E1, E2……En and of internal resistance r1,
r2……rn respectively connected in parallel . the combination is equivalent to
a cell of emf E eq. such that
A) Eeq. = E1 + E2+ E3+ ……+ En
B) Eeq. = E1 - E2 + E3 - ……- En
C) +………+

D)

30 V- I graph for parallel and series combination of two identical resistors are
as shown in the fig. which graph represents parallel combination of
resistors?

B
A
v

A) A B) B C) A and B D) neither A nor B

31 Four capacitors of equal capacitance have an equivalent capacitance of C 1,

when connected in series and an equivalent capacitance C2 when
connected in parallel. The ratio C1/ C2 is

A) 1 B) 1/16 C) 4 D) 1/8

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32 A straight wire AB carrying a current of 12 Ampere is bend into semicircular
arc of radius 2cm as shown in the fig.
What is the direction of the magnetic field at the centre of the arc( at o)?

A B
A) Normal to the plane of the paper and in inward direction
B) Normal to the plane of the paper and in outward direction
C) Along the direction AB
D) Along the direction BA

33 The given figure represents a material which is

A) Ferromagnetic
B) Paramagnetic
C) Diamagnetic
D) Ferrimagnetic

34 Let V and H be the vertical and horizontal component of Earth’s magnetic

field at any point on the Earth. Which of the following option is correct near
the north pole?
A) V>>H
B) V<<H
C) V=H
D) V=H=0

35 The sphere of radius R has a uniform distribution of electric charge in its

volume. At a distance X from its centre ( X> R) the electric field is directly
proportional to
B) C) X D)

36 What will be effect on capacitance , if the distance between the plates is

reduced to one-third of its original value?

A) Decrease by factor 3
B) Increase by factor 3
C) Increase by factor 3/2
D) Increase by factor ½

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37 The threshold wavelength for a metal having work function is What is
the threshold wavelength for a metal whose work function is ?
A) 4
B) 2
C) /2
D) /4

38 If the current sensitivity of galvanometer is doubled, then its voltage

sensitivity will be
A) doubled
B) halved
C) unchanged
D) 4 times
39 The magnetic induction left behind in the sample after the magnetizing field
has been removed is called
A) Hysteresis
B) Retentivity
C) Coercivity
D) Ferromagnetism
40 The graph shows variation of photoelectric current with collector plate
potential of different frequencies of incident radiation , . Which
of the following option gives the correct relationship between , .

A) >
B) >
C) >
D) =

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Answer Key (I Terminal Model Paper)
Qn. Correct Option Qn. Correct
No. No. Option
1 C 21 B
2 A 22 D
3 B 23 D
4 B 24 A
5 D 25 D
6 B 26 B
7 B 27 C
8 B 28 B
9 C 29 D
10 C 30 A
11 A 31 B
12 B 32 A
13 C 33 C
14 C 34 A
15 A 35 A
16 A 36 B
17 B 37 B
18 C 38 C
19 D 39 B
20 c 40 C

Blue Print (I Terminal Model Paper)

Chapter Knowledge Understanding Application Total
Electric charges and 1, 35 9,11,18,28 -- 06
field
Electrostatic potential 27 12,36 2,24,31 06
and capacitance
Current electricity 4,20,29 21,22 5,10, 30 08

Moving charges and 15 13,14,26,32,38 25 07

magnetism
Magnetism and matter 6,39 23,33,34 - 05
Electromagnetic 3, 19 17 - 03
waves
Dual nature of matter 8 7,40,37 16 05
and radiation
12 20 08 40

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 PHYSICS
Model Question Paper Second Terminal Examination (2022-23)
Sub : Physics Std : XII Sc. Mks : 30 Time : 90 min.
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions
2. Q.No.1 to Q.No.6 are very short answer type questions and each carries
one mark.
3. Q.No.7 to Q.No.15 are short answer type questions carrying two marks
each, with internal choice in one question only.
4. Q.N0.16 and 17 are short answer type questions carrying three marks
each, with internal choice in both the questions.
5. Use of calculators is not permitted. However, you may ask for
mathematical tables.
6. You may use the following values of physical constants wherever
necessary.

1] A diode is biased as shown in the figure below. What would be the effect of
this biasing on the potential barrier height of the diode? (1)

2] The sequence of stepwise decays of a nucleus is given as: (1)

→ → →
What is the
a) Atomic mass number of D? and
b) Atomic number of D3?
3] Why is a semiconductor doped? (1)
4] You are given two compound microscopes labelled as A and B. The focal
length of objective and eyepiece of A is 1cm and 2cm respectively and that of
B is 3cm and 4cm respectively. (1)
Which microscope would you prefer and why?
5] A circular metal loop of radius ‘r’ is kept in a uniform magnetic field of
strength B with its plane perpendicular to the magnetic field as shown in the
figure (1)

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 What is the magnitude of the emf induced in the loop if it is rotated with
uniform angular speed ‘ ’ about an axis passing through its centre O and
perpendicular to its plane?
6] Write the r.m.s. value of potential difference V from the figure given below. (1)

7] Three energy levels of an atom are shown in the figure. (2)

The wavelengths corresponding to three possible transitions are .

(a) Arrange these wavelengths in ascending order.
(b) Which wavelength corresponds to line?
8] The decay rate of a radioactive sample is found to be 19500 counts per min.
at time t=0 and 1950 counts at time t=10min. Determine the value of
disintegration constant of the radioactive sample. (2)

9] The angular momentum of an electron in the orbit of H-atom is found to be

units. (2)
(a) What is the principal quantum number of the orbit?
(b) What is the radius of this orbit in terms of Bohr radius ‘ao’?

10] Figure shows two coaxial coils M and N. Column I is regarding some
operations done with coil M and column II is about induced current in coil
N. (2)

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 Column I Column II

i. Just after switch S is a) Current is induced from

closed A to B
ii. Switch S is opened b) No current is induced
after keeping it closed
for a long time
iii. After switch S is closed c) Current is induced from
for a long time B to A
iv. Just after switch S is d) The wire will attract or
closed while moving M repel the loop
away from N

Choose the correct option from column II corresponding to column I.

11] In Young’s double slit interference experiment, with monochromatic light,

fringes are obtained on a screen placed at some distance from the slits. If
the screen is moved by 15 x 10-2m towards the slits, the change in fringe
width is found to be 9 x 10-5m. If the distance between the slits is 10-3m,
calculate the wavelength of light used. (2)

12] A figure given below shows a plane wavefront MN passing through an

optical device P. (2)

(a) Name the optical device P.

(b) Why does the wavelength and speed of light change where as frequency
of light remain unaffected after refraction?
13] Draw the truth table of the digital circuit shown in the diagram below. (2)

14] The angle of incidence for a ray of light at a refracting surface of prism is
450. The angle of a prism is 600. The ray suffers minimum deviation
through the prism. Determine refractive index of the material of the prism. (2)

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15] The I-V characteristics of a Zener diode is divided into three regions A,B
and C as shown in the figure below. (2)

(a) In which region of the graph Zener diode works as voltage regulator?
(b) What does Vz represents?
(c) What happens when the applied reverse voltage exceeds Vz?
OR

15] The I-V characteristics of a diode is as shown in the figure below. (2)

(a) Identify the type of diode from above characteristics.

(b) What type of biasing is used in this diode?
(c) State the factor on which the magnitude of current in this diode depends.
16] With the help of a neat ray diagram, derive the relation between object
distance (u), image distance (v) and focal length (f) for a concave mirror. (3)
OR
16] For a point object on the principal axis of a convex refracting surface,
obtain an expression relating the object distance(u), image distance(v),
radius of curvature (R) and refractive index (n21) of a convex refracting
surface. (3)
17] Derive a relationship between voltage, current and number of turns in the
primary and secondary coil of a transformer. Give one method each to
reduce loss in a transformer due to flux leakage and hysteresis. (3)

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 OR
17] An a.c. supply V = Vm sin t. is applied across a series combination of L, C
and R. with the help of phasor diagram, show that the impedance of the
ckt. Z = √
When is the power consumed in LCR series ckt. maximum? (3)

Answer Key Second Terminal Examination (2022-23)

Marking Scheme ( Model Question Paper )
Q.No. Key Points Marks

1 Potential barrier height increases 1

2 Atomic mass number of D – 180------( ½ ) 1

Atomic number of D3 – 69 ------( ½ )

3 To improve its conductivity 1

4 Compound microscope – A ------( ½ ) 1

Its magnifying power is more -----( ½ )

5 Zero or No emf is induced 1

6 1
√

7 , , , Or -----(1) 2
b) -----(1)

8 -----( ½ ) 2
------given -----(i)
------given------(ii)
------- ( ½ )
( ) -------( ½ )
= 0.2303 per min. ------( ½ )

9 a)n=4 ----- ( 1 ) 2
b ) 16ao ---------( 1 )

10 i) -> a -----( ½) 2
ii) -> c -----( ½)

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 iii) -> b ------( ½)
iv) -> a ------( ½ )

11 , ------( ½ ) 2

| | ----------------( ½ )
Substitution and calculation -----( ½ )
̇ --------( ½ )

12 a)concave lens --------( 1 ) 2

b) wavelength and speed of light depends upon r.i. ---( ½ )
frequency of light depends only upon the nature of source (
½)

13 2
A B ̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅
0 0 1
0 1 1
1 0 0
1 1 0

14 -----( ½ ) 2
( )
------ ( ½ )
( )
Correct substitution ------( ½ )
√ ----------( ½ )

15 a) C -------------( ½ ) 2
b) Zener breakdown voltage ------( ½ )
c) A large change in current can be produced by almost
insignificant change in the reverse bias voltage. -----( 1 )
OR
a) Photo-diode ----- ( ½ )
b) Reverse bias -----( ½ )
c) Intensity of the incident light ----- ( 1 )

16 Ray diagram ------ ( ½ ) 3

Explanation --------( ½ )
Derivation ---------( 2 )
OR
Ray diagram ------ ( ½ )
Explanation --------( ½ )
Derivation ---------( 2 )

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 17 Explanation -------( ½ ) 3
Derivation --------(1 ½ )
Fux leakage – Winding the primary and secondary coils on over
the other ------------( ½ )
Hysteresis – using a magnetic material which has low
hysteresis loss ----- ( ½ )

OR
Phasor diagram ------( ½ )
Derivation -------------( 1 ½ )
At resonance or ---------( 1 )

BLUE PRINT
MODEL QUESTION PAPER TERM II (2022-23)
Knowledge Understanding Application Total
VSA SA SA VSA SA SA VSA SA SA
Unit
(1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3) (1) (2) (3)
Ch. 6
Electromagnetic Q.5 Q.10 3
induction
Ch. 7
Alternating Q.17 Q.6 4
Currents
Ch. 9
Q.16 Q.4 Q.14 6
Ray Optics
Ch. 10
Wave Optics Q.12 Q.11 4

Ch. 12
Q.7,Q.9 4
Atoms
Ch. 13
Q.2 Q.8 3
Nuclei
Ch. 14
Semiconductor Q.3 Q.15 Q.1 Q.13 6
Electronics

Marks 1 2 6 5 10 - - 6 -

9 15 6 30

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