Sub. code 1041
NEB — GRADE X
2082 LP
Old Question
Compulsory Science and Technology Question Paper 2082 LP (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
सबै प्रश्नको उत्तर दिनुहोस् । (Attempt All Questions)
This old question question paper is for Class 10 Compulsory Science and Technology, 2082 LP (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 and Arite in the Answer Sheet
a. Which of the following activities involves digital signal?
i. Talking with each other
ii. Chatting on the internet (Correct)
iii. Watching antenna connected TV
iv. Speaking through a loudspeaker
Which of the following group belongs to Plant Kingdom?
i. Fungi
ii. Protista
iii. Algae
iv. Monera
Which blood vessel carries the deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
i. Vena cava
ii. Pulmonary artery
iii. Pulmonary vein
iv. Aorta
Which of the following reptiles is NOT included in the list of protected animals of Nepal?
i. Gharial crocodile
ii. Python
iii. Golden monitor lizard
iv. Turtle
What will be the weight of an object on the planet having acceleration due to gravity if the object weighs on the Earth?
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Why does an empty plastic bottle forcefully pushed into the water come up when it is released?
i. Due to upthrust exerted by the bottle on water
ii. Due to upthrust exerted by the water on plastic bottle
iii. Due to pressure of water on plastic bottle
iv. Due to pressure of plastic bottle on water
Study the given figure and identify the colour of and .

i. - red, - yellow
ii. - violet, - red
iii. - green, - violet
iv. - red, - violet
Which theory is closely related to Hubble's study?
i. Heliocentric theory
ii. Geocentric theory
iii. Big-Bang theory
iv. Hubble's theory
Which of the following is the alkyne having 5 carbon atoms?
i. Pentane
ii. Pentene
iii. Pentyne (Correct)
iv. Pentyl
Which of the following is a group of rodenticides?
i. Malathion, aldrin, benzene hexachloride
ii. DDT, sodium chloride, aldrin
iii. Potassium chloride, aldrin, malathion
iv. Bromadiolone, coumatetralyl, zinc phosphide
Section B
Write very short answers to the following questions:
Write very short answers to the following questions:
Which of the dependent variable in the experiment where solubility of sugar is measured at different temperatures?
Arrange the following animals based on the order of evolution. Cockroach, Earthworm, Fish, Frog
What is systolic blood pressure?
State the law of pressure that can be verified by the given figure.

If the power of lens is , find its focal length.
Draw a ray diagram of the image formed by the lens having a focal length of and the object is kept at away.
What is meant by the frequency of alternating current in our country is ?
In the given graph of future of the universe, what type of universe does 'B' represent?

Write the balanced chemical equation when dust formed by burning magnesium ribbon is added to water.
Section 'C'
Write Short Answer to the Following Questions
Write Short Answer to the Following Questions
Test the validity of by unit-wise analysis.
Write any two characteristics of the division of Marchantia.
Though males have both and sex chromosomes, some of them have only sons and some have only daughters. Why? Write with reason.
What type of cell division takes place during the formation of gametes?
Write a function of worker bee done during 1 - 3 days and 18 - 20 days of each.
Your friend needs a strength-enhancing medicinal herb. In this situation, which herb would you advise your friend to use? Write down any one method of conservation of this medicinal herb.
Between the top of the mountain and its base, where will an object weigh more? Write with reason.
What is the gravitational force of attraction between these two heavenly bodies? In which condition, gravitational force of attraction is equal to gravitational constant?

A charger has a transformer which reduces supply voltage from 220 V to 5 V. Calculate the ratio of number of turns in the primary coil to that of the secondary coil.
Write any two ways to increase the induced current in a dynamo.
Write any one balanced chemical equation of a reaction that uses a catalyst.
The given circuit diagram is used for the electrorefining of a metal which is extracted from Argentite ore. Identify the two main errors in this circuit.

Write the differences between alkane and alkyne on the basis of number of bonds and general molecular formula.
'It is good to use traditional and chemical-free method to ripen fruits.' Give any two arguments to support this statement.
Section 'D'
Long Answer Questions
Write Long Answer to the Following Questions
Nowadays, Facebook messenger is used for talking with friends through social media.
Some information about blood cells is given in the table below:
Name of blood cells | Shape | Nucleus | Place of production |
X | Biconcave | absent | Bone marrow |
Y | Irregular | present | Bone marrow |
Z | Spherical | absent | Bone marrow |
Heat energy required to heat 2000 g of three different liquids by 20 °C is shown in the table:
Substance | Heat energy |
A | |
B | |
C |
Draw a labelled diagram of strands of cell having hereditary characters with nitrogen bases.
Study the given diagram
A part of the modern periodic table is given. The symbols given in the table are not real symbols of elements:
Group / Period | IA | IIA | IIIA | IVA | VA | VIA | VIIA | 18 |
Period 2 | A | X | ||||||
Period 3 | C | Y | Z | |||||
Period 4 | B | |||||||
Study the given picture and answer the following questions:

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