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General Science & Ability

100 marks · 3 hours · 8 questions
This paper General Science & Ability · all yearsQ. 1 · Write briefly about the life…Q. 2 · Differentiate clearly between the following…Q. 3 · Discuss briefly the SOLAR SYSTEM.Q. 4 · Write briefly (not more than…Q. 5 · What are HORMONES? Name four…Q. 6 · What are the essential nutrients…Q. 7 · Define ENERGY. Name four renewable…Q. 8 · Describe very briefly the working…With this paperPart-I MCQs49← 20072011 →
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Q. 1

Write briefly about the life and scientific contributions of the following Muslim Scientists:

  1. (a)Muhammad bin Musa Al-Khawarizmi [5]
  2. (b)Abu Ali Sina [5]
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Q. 2

Differentiate clearly between the following pairs:

  1. (a)Fission and fusion [2]
  2. (b)Star and Planet [2]
  3. (c)Pollination and Fertilization [2]
  4. (d)Telescope and Microscope [2]
  5. (e)Antibiotics and Vaccines [2]
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Q. 3
  1. (a)Discuss briefly the SOLAR SYSTEM. [6]
  2. (b)How are EARTHQUAKES caused? [4]
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Q. 4

Write briefly (not more than four to five sentences) about any FIVE of the following:

  1. (a)Supernova [2]
  2. (b)Radioactivity [2]
  3. (c)Laser [2]
  4. (d)Semiconductors [2]
  5. (e)Geothermal Energy [2]
  6. (f)Computer Virus [2]
  7. (g)Pasteurization [2]
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Q. 5
  1. (a)What are HORMONES? Name four important hormones and describe their functions in the human body. [6]
  2. (b)Explain the structure and function of an ANIMAL CELL with a labeled diagram. [4]
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Q. 6
  1. (a)What are the essential nutrients of BALANCED DIET? Describe one such nutrient in detail explaining its role in the metabolism. [6]
  2. (b)What do the following scientific abbreviations stand for? [4]
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Q. 7
  1. (a)Define ENERGY. Name four renewable sources of energy. How can our country come out of Energy Crisis? [6]
  2. (b)Write a brief note on CERAMICS. [4]
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Q. 8
  1. (a)Describe very briefly the working of a CAMERA. How does it resemble in its function with that of the HUMAN EYE? [6]
  2. (b)What are PLASTCS? Describe briefly their characteristics and Limitations. [4]
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