SEE PRACTICE SET-1 (SCIENCE)

 

Government of Nepal

National Examination Board (NEB)

Secondary Education Examination (SEE)

Model Question Paper – 2082

Subject: Science
Class: 10
Full Marks: 75
Time: 3 Hours

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Group A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [15 × 1 = 15]

Write the correct answer of the following questions in the answer sheet.

1. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
   a. Oxygen
   b. Nitrogen
   c. Carbon dioxide
   d. Hydrogen

2. The atomic number of an element is 17. What is its electronic configuration?
   a. 2, 8, 7
   b. 2, 8, 8
   c. 2, 7, 8
   d. 2, 8, 6

3. Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
   a. Ribosome
   b. Golgi body
   c. Mitochondria
   d. Chloroplast

4. The acceleration due to gravity on the Moon is:
   a. 9.8 m/s²
   b. 1.6 m/s²
   c. 0.98 m/s²
   d. 10 m/s²

5. Which one of the following is an example of a physical change?
   a. Burning of paper
   b. Rusting of iron
   c. Melting of ice
   d. Digestion of food

6. Which acid is found in vinegar?
   a. Citric acid
   b. Hydrochloric acid
   c. Acetic acid
   d. Sulphuric acid

7. Which device is used to measure electric current?
   a. Voltmeter
   b. Ammeter
   c. Ohmmeter
   d. Thermometer

8. DNA is found in the:
   a. Cytoplasm
   b. Nucleus
   c. Ribosome
   d. Cell wall

9. Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
   a. Wind
   b. Solar
   c. Natural gas
   d. Water

10. The SI unit of power is:
    a. Joule
    b. Watt
    c. Newton
    d. Pascal

11. Which gland secretes insulin?
    a. Thyroid
    b. Pancreas
    c. Adrenal
    d. Pituitary

12. The resistance of a wire depends on:
    a. Length
    b. Area
    c. Material
    d. All of the above

13. The genetic material in organisms is:
    a. Protein
    b. RNA
    c. DNA
    d. Lipid

14. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
    a. Mercury
    b. Mars
    c. Venus
    d. Jupiter

15. Which of the following is a communicable disease?
    a. Diabetes
    b. Tuberculosis
    c. Cancer
    d. Hypertension

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Group B: Short Answer Questions (SAQ) [10 × 4 = 40]

Attempt any ten questions. Each question carries 4 marks.

16. Write four differences between metals and non-metals.

17. Draw a neat and labeled diagram of a neuron.

18. State Newton's three laws of motion.

19. What is photosynthesis? Write its balanced chemical equation.

20. Define acid, base, and salt with one example each.

21. What is Ohm’s Law? A conductor has a resistance of 5 ohms. Find the current when 10V is applied.

22. What is fertilization? Differentiate between internal and external fertilization.

23. Define energy crisis. Mention any two ways to minimize it.

24. What are homologous organs? Give two examples.

25. What is a transformer? Differentiate between step-up and step-down transformer.

26. Describe the method of separating mixtures using any two techniques.

27. What is pollination? Write differences between self and cross pollination.

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Group C: Long Answer Questions (LAQ) [4 × 5 = 20]

Attempt any four questions. Each question carries 5 marks.

28. Describe the process of digestion in the human body with the role of major digestive organs.

29. Explain the refraction of light through a convex lens with ray diagrams.

30. What is a chemical reaction? Describe any three types of chemical reactions with balanced equations.

31. Write a short note on evolution, and describe Darwin’s theory of natural selection.

32. Explain the working principle of a simple electric motor with a neat labeled diagram.

33. Describe the carbon cycle with the help of a diagram and explain its importance.

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Best of Luck!
This model paper is based on the latest curriculum and exam pattern of SEE Nepal