Sub. code 1041
NEB — GRADE X
2082 KP
Old Question
Compulsory Science and Technology Question Paper 2082 KP (Old Question)
The candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Pass Marks : 32
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This old question question paper is for Class 10 Compulsory Science and Technology, 2082 KP (subject code 1041), carrying full marks of 75 with a pass mark of 32, to be completed within 3 Hours. Answers with step-by-step solutions are available for every question below.
Section A
Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the Best Alternative of the Following Questions
Which of the following signals can be coded?
i. Analogue
ii. Baseband
iii. Digital
iv. Broadband
Which of the following is correct about sex determination of embryo?
i. Embryo will develop into a male because of X chromosome.
ii. Embryo will develop into a male because of Y chromosome.
iii. Gender cannot be determined on the basis of X chromosome.
iv. Embryo will develop into a female because of Y chromosome.
Which of the following pairs is correct?
a | RBC | Thrombocytes, |
|---|---|---|
b | WBC | Erythrocytes, |
c | Platelets | Leucocytes |
i. a-iii, b-i, c-ii
ii. a-ii, b-iii, c-i
iii. a-ii, b-i, c-iii
iv. a-iii, b-ii, c-i
If a stone is dropped from the top of the tower having height 22.05 m, how long does it take to reach the ground?
i. 1 second
ii. 1.5 second
iii. 2 second
iv. 2.5 second
, and are the weights of an object on weighing by a spring balance in air, water and oil, respectively. What is the correct ascending order of given weights?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Which of the following is the characteristics of the image of the object kept in front of the convex lens as shown in the figure?

i. The image is virtual and magnified
ii. The image is virtual, inverted and diminished
iii. The image is real, inverted and diminished
iv. The image is real and magnified
Which of the following is the source of alternating current?
i. dry cell
ii. solar panel
iii. dynamo
iv. voltaic cell
Which of the following is the correct about saturated hydrocarbon?
i. Four bonds between carbon-carbon and general formula
ii. Carbon-carbon has double or triple bond and general formula
iii. Carbon-carbon has a single bond and general formula
iv. Carbon-carbon has a single and double bond and general formula
Which of the following is a soapless soap?
i. Sodium chloride
ii. Alkyl benzene sulphonate
iii. Sodium palmitate
iv. Sodium sulphate
Which of the following is a natural food preservative?
i. Mixing sodium benzoate
ii. Mixing potassium sorbate
iii. Mixing benzoic acid
iv. Mixing with oil
Section 'B'
Write very short answers to the following questions:
Write very short answers to the following questions:
Identify a dependent variable in Ohm's law V = IR.
Write any one function of RBC.
Write any one measure to conserve rare birds in Nepal.
On which principle does Hydraulic brake work?
If Y is a metal, what is its valency in given product of the chemical equation?
Write a difference between roasting and calcination.
Draw a labelled diagram to purify impure copper by electrorefining process.
IVF is a boon for childless couples, why?
Although shampoo and detergents are better cleaning agents, they degrade our environment. Suggest one natural alternative to such chemical cleansers.
Section 'C'
Short Answers Question
Write short answers to the following questions:
Check the validity of equation S=ut+ 2 1 at 2 by unit-wise analysis.
Differentiate between bat and pigeon on the basis of reproduction and habitat.
Two plants are shown in the picture.

Write the name of the process X and Y in the given concept map.
Y X
Drone bee--------honey bee------------queen bee
The animal development center conducts a camp to fertilize many cows at a time. Which technique would be more appropriate for the organization to adopt? Write any one advantage of that technique.
Write two main reasons for the gradual increase in the average temperature of the environment.
Mass of a planet is kg and its radius is 71,000 km, calculate its acceleration due to gravity of the planet.
Derive the relation , where the symbols carry their usual meanings.
The temperature of 800 g of metal is and it is placed in 1.5 kg water at . If both of them acquire the temperature of , calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal.
What is meant by the anomalous expansion of water? Write any one effect of it in daily life.
Write any two differences between the given two chemical equations.
a.
b.
The graph shows the relation between velocity and distance of celestial bodies. Write the equation related to this graph. To which study is the graph related?

Study the given figures and write any two differences between them on the basis of defect of vision.

Hydrocarbon | Bond | Chemical nature | Additional name |
Saturated | Single covalent | Y | Paraffins |
Unsaturated | X | Unstable and more reactive | Olefins |
Section D
Write Long Answer to the Following Question
Write Long Answer to the Following Question
Given below is a notice published by Police Headquarters, Cyber Bureau. Activities such as unknown persons blackmailing people to send obscene photos and videos by saying 'I'm calling from cyber security' or 'I'm speaking from cyber police program', and posting them on social media for character assassination.
Study the given table.

The following results were obtained when the blood samples of four people were tested.
Person | Results |
A | less RBC |
B | more WBC |
C | less platelets |
D | high sugar |
Show with a suitable ray diagram, the conditions for total internal reflection.
The value of output voltage is 10 times less than input voltage in the given figure.

Write any two differences between s-block elements and p-block elements.
Study the given diagram and answer the following questions.

Paper Overview & Analysis
2082 KP
Year
Old Question
Type
75
Full Marks
32
Pass Marks
3 Hours
Duration
40
Question Items
Question Type Breakdown
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