KARNATAKA SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT BOARD

Malleshwaram, Bengaluru – 560 003

Answer Key For the S.S.L.C. MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 2023-24
By – Raghavendra Bhat. GPUC High School Section, Megaravalli. 9483810224
Subject : SCIENCE
PART – A ( PHYSICS )
I. Choose the correct alternative and write the answer. 4×1=4
1. The type of the lens used to correct near-sightedness is
(A) Convex lens (B) Concave lens (C) Bifocal lens (D) Concavo-Convex lens
Ans: (B) Concave lens
2. The rule that helps to determine the direction of magnetic field around a current carrying
straight conductor is
(A) Right hand thumb rule (B) Fleming’s right hand rule
(C) Law of magnetic poles (D) Fleming’s left hand rule
Ans: (A) Right hand thumb rule
3. The colour of the sky from the surface of the moon appeared as
(A) blue (B) violet (C) black (D) red
Ans: (C) black
4. Resistors of resistance 100 Ω each are connected in parallel in an electric circuit. Then the
number of resistors have to be connected to obtain 25 Ω as equivalent resistance is
(A) 10 (B) 5 (C) 40 (D) 4
Ans: (D) 4
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 100
= + + + = + + + = Rp = = 25 Ω
𝑅𝑝 𝑅1 𝑅2 𝑅3 𝑅4 100 100 100 100 100 4
II. Answer the following questions : 2×1=2
5. Is it possible to connect a refrigerator rated 1320W to a domestic circuit of 220 V with an
electric fuse rated 5 A ? Clarify the reason for your answer.
Ans: NO.
𝑃 1320
𝑃 = 𝑉𝐼, 𝐼 = = = 6A
𝑉 220
As the current flowing through the circuit is 6 Ampere fuse will melt.
6. What is the function of the mirror used in solar cooker ?
Ans: Reflects the sunlight in to the cooker.
III. Answer the following questions : 2×2=4
7. Draw the diagram of a simple electric motor and label ‘Split rings’.
Ans:

Split rings

8. Bio-gas is an excellent fuel. How ?

Ans: * Renewable source of energy. * Doesn’t leaves the ash on burning.
* Has high calorific value. * Produces less smoke(Eco-friendly)

OR
Mention the advantages and the limitations of wind energy.
Ans: Advantages: * Renewable source of energy. * Eco-friendly
Disadvantages : i)min wind speed of 15km/sec required,
ii)setting up wind mills is very expensive.
IV. Answer the following questions : 3×3=9
9. ‘Earthing of the electric instruments having metallic surface is must.’ How is this measure
be justified ?
Ans: Earth wire provides a low-resistance conducting path for the current. Any leakage of current
flows into the earth, and protects the user from severe electric shock.
OR
Which measures have to be taken to avoid the overload in domestic electric circuits ?
Ans: * Live and neutral wires should not come into direct contact.
OR There should not be any short-circuit in the circuit.
* Too many appliances should not be connected to a single socket.
* Should always use quality wires and good quality electrical appliances.

10. Draw the ray diagram for the image formation in a convex lens when the object is placed
between F1 and 2F1 . Mention the position and the nature of the image formed with the help of
ray diagram.( F1 : Principal focus of the lens )
Ans:

position : Beyond 2F2

nature of the image formed
Real, inverted and large.

11. Explain the following natural phenomena :

i) Twinkling of stars
Ans: Stars twinkle due to the atmospheric refraction of starlight. The starlight, on entering the
earth’s atmosphere, undergoes refraction continuously before it reaches the earth. Since the stars are
very distant, they approximate point-sized sources of light. The path of rays of light coming from
the star goes on varying slightly, the apparent position of the star fluctuates which results in the
twinkling effect.
ii) Rainbow formation.
Ans: Rainbow is caused by dispersion of sunlight by tiny water droplets in the atmosphere. A
rainbow is always formed in a direction opposite to that of the Sun. The water droplets act like small
prisms. They refract and disperse the incident sunlight, then reflect it internally, and finally refract it
again when it comes out of the raindrop .
OR
a) How does the eye lens accommodate to see the nearby objects and distant objects ? Explain.
Ans: When we are looking at the distant objects ciliary muscles are relaxed, the lens becomes thin,
its focal length increases.
When we are looking at objects closer to the eye, the ciliary muscles contract, the lens becomes
thicker, its focal length decreases.
b) The overhead sun at noon appears as white. What is the reason for this ?
Ans: At noon, the Sun appears white as only a little of the blue and violet colours are scattered.
 V. Answer the following question : 1×4=4
12. a) What is reflection of light ? State the two laws of reflection.
Ans: Reflection of light : When light rays fall on smooth or polished surface they travel back in the
same medium.
Laws of reflection of light:
(i) The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection, and
(ii) The incident ray, the normal to the mirror at the point of incidence and the reflected ray, all lie in
the same plane.
b) Define the following terms related to the spherical mirrors :
i) Aperture : The diameter of the reflecting surface of spherical mirror.
ii) Pole of the mirror : The centre of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror.
VI. Answer the following question : 1×5=5
13. a) State Joule’s law of heating. How does a bulb work based on this law ? Explain.
Ans: Heat produced in a resistor is
(i) directly proportional to the square of current for a given resistance,
(ii) directly proportional to resistance for a given current, and
(iii) Directly proportional to the time for which the current flows through the resistor.
H = I2 Rt
Working of bulb: The filament retains as much of the heat generated as possible, so it gets very
hot and emits light. It must not melt at such high temperature. A strong metal with high melting
point such as tungsten is used for making bulb filaments.
b) What is electric potential difference ? Name the instrument used to measure the potential
difference. How is this instrument be connected in an electric circuit ?
Ans: Electric potential difference : The amount of work needed to move a unit positive charge from
a reference point to a specific point inside the field.
Instrument used to measure the potential difference : Voltameter
This instrument should be connected in series an electric circuit

PART – B CHEMISTRY )
VII. Choose the correct alternative and write the answer. 2×1=2
14.A type of chemical reaction in which a single product is formed by two or more reactants is
(A) chemical decomposition (B) chemical combination
(C) chemical displacement (D) chemical double displacement
Ans: (B) chemical combination
15. Atomic number of chlorine is 17. The period of this element in the modern periodic table is
(A) 1st period (B) 2nd period (C) 3rd period (D) 4th period
Ans: (C) 3rd period
VIII. Answer the following questions : 4×1=4
16. What is dilution of acids ?
Ans: The process of mixing an acid with water.
17. What could be the pH value of a salt that is commonly used to remove strong oil stains in
any source ? Why ?
Ans: More than 7 (basic in nature) because oil is always acidic in nature. Basic salts emulsify the
oil and form micelles.
18. What is the reason for the formation of water when moderately reactive metals react with
nitric acid ?
Ans: Nitric acid is strong oxidising agent. It oxidises hydrogen produced to water.
19. Though concentrated sulphuric acid is not a reactant during the conversion of ethanol to
ethene, its presence is necessary. Why ?
Ans: Suphuric acid acts as dehydrating agent here and removes H2O.
IX. Answer the following questions : 3×2=6
20. Name the carbon compounds having the following structures.
i)
ii)

Propanoic acid Butene

iii) iv)

Ethanol Pentyne

21. “Thermite process is useful to join railway tracks.” Why ? Substantiate this statement
with suitable explanation.
Ans: The reaction of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3) with aluminium is highy exothermic and iron is
obtained in molten form.
Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s) → 2Fe(l) + Al2O3(s) + Heat
OR
Can zinc carbonate and cinnabar ores be converted into their oxides by roasting ? Justify
your answer with reason.
Ans: Zinc carbonate ore is converted into its oxide by calcination not by roasting as it is carbonate
ore. ZnCO3 → ZnO + CO2
Cinnabar ore is converted into its oxide by roasting as it is sulphide ore.
2ZnS + 3O2 → 2 ZnO + 2 SO2
22. Observe the table given below. Answer the given questions :
Element B O C Li K
Atomic Number 5 8 6 3 19
i) Choose the elements that have the smallest and the largest atoms.
Ans: Smallest atotom: O, largest atom : K
Clue :
Element Atomic Number E.C Period Group
B 5 2,3 2 13
O 8 2,6 2 16
C 6 2,4 2 14
Li 3 2,1 2 1
K 19 2,8,8,1 4 1
Position of elements in modern periodic table
Group 1 13 14 16
Period
2nd Li B C O
3rd
4th K
ii) Predict the formula of potassium oxide with reason.
Ans: K2O – Valency of K is 1 as it belongs to first group and valency of O is 2 as it belongs to 16th
group.
X. Answer the following questions : 3×3=9
23. a) What are saturated carbon compounds ?
Ans: Carbon compound having single bond between carbon atoms.
b) Define the following :
i) Homologous series : A group of members of the same class of organic compounds, where
successive members differ by a –CH2 group is called a homologous series.
ii) Esters : Compound formed by reaction of an acid and an alcohol.
OR
a) What are micelles ?
Ans: The ionic-end of soap interacts with water while the carbon chain interacts with oil and form
structures called micelles.
b) What is covalent bond ? Write any two properties of covalent compounds.
Ans: Chemical bond which is formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms is known as
covalent bond.
Properties: (i) have low melting points and boiling points.
(ii) generally gaseous or liquids or soft solids.
(iii) are generally insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents.
(iv) They are bad conductors of electricity.
24. Draw the diagram of the arrangement of apparatus to show the action of steam on a metal.
Label the following parts :
i) Metal sample ii) Hydrogen gas.

25. In which of the following chemical reactions water insoluble precipitate will be formed ?
Explain. Which water soluble products are formed in both of the reactions ?
i) Barium chloride reacted with sodium sulphate.
ii) Zinc reacted with hydrochloric acid.
Ans: Insoluble precipitate will be formed in chemical reaction one. Sodium sulphate and barium
chloride react to produce water soluble sodium chloride and white precipitate of barium sulphate.
BaCl2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + BaSO4(s) - (i)
Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2(g) - (ii)
Water soluble product formed in reaction (i) is sodium chloride and in reaction (ii) zinc chloride.
XI. Answer the following question : 1×4=4
26. a) Observe the following chemical equations and answer the
CuO + 2HCl → CuCl2 + H2O
CO2+ Ca(OH)2→ CaCO3+ H2O
Which property of metallic oxide and non-metallic oxide is expressed here ? Explain.
Ans: Metallic oxides are basic in nature as they react with acid to produce salt and water.
Non metallic oxides are acidic in nature as they react with base to produce salt and water.
b) How sodium carbonate is prepared ? Explain with suitable chemical equations. Mention
any two uses of this salt.
Ans: It is obtained by heating baking soda; recrystallisation of sodium carbonate gives washing
soda.
2NaHCO3 → 2Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O
Na2CO3+10H2O → Na2CO3.10H2O
Uses of washing soda (i) used in glass, soap and paper industries.
(ii) used in the manufacture of sodium compounds such as borax.
(iii) can be used as a cleaning agent for domestic purposes.
(iv) used for removing permanent hardness of water.

PART – C( BIOLOGY )
XII. Choose the correct alternative and write answer. 2×1=2
27. The process that occurs in the production of new individuals of planaria is
(A) binary fission (B) regeneration (C) budding (D) fragmentation
Ans: (B) regeneration
28. A phenomenon that does not direct the speciation is
(A) Geographical isolation (B) Genetic drift
(C) Natural selection (D) DNA replication
Ans: (D) DNA replication
XIII. Answer the following questions : 2×1=2
29. Which tropisms are necessary to bring the growth in the shoots and roots of plants ?
Ans: Phototropism, Geotropism.
30. What type of pollination occurs in the given below type of flower ? Why ?

Ans: Cross pollination. As it is unisexual flower.

XIV. Answer the following questions : 3×2=6
31. What are fossils ? What are the methods of estimating the age of fossils ?
Ans: Fossils are the Remains and relics of dead organisms of the past.
Relative method and detecting the ratios of different isotopes.
32. Classify the following into natural and artificial ecosystems :
Rainforest, Crop field, Lake, Pond
Ans: Natural ecosystems : Rainforest, Lake, Pond
Artificial ecosystem : Crop field
33. Existing in enormous number and the tiny structures of both ‘alveoli’ and ‘nephrons’ are
complementary to their work efficiency. How ?
Ans: * Alveoli increase the surface area for gaseous exchange making the process of respiration more
efficient.
* Nephrons increase the surface area for filtration of nitrogenous wastes.
XV. Answer the following questions : 3×3=9
34. a) What are the problems caused by the construction of large dams ?
Ans: Social problems: Effects of the construction of large dams across the rivers
Economic problems: Swallow up huge amount of public money.
Environmental problems: They contribute enormously to deforestation and loss of biological
diversity.
b) Who are the stakeholders of forests ?
Ans: * Local people, * Forest department of the government,
* Industries that use forest produce, * Wildlife and natural enthusiast
35. a) Sexual reproduction in higher organisms brings the genetic stability among the
population of species. How is it possible ?
Ans: Germ cells will have half number of chromosomes by a process of cell division called meiosis.
When these germ-cells from two individuals combine during sexual reproduction to form a new
individual, it results in re-establishment of the number of chromosomes. Thus brings the genetic
stability among the population of species.
b) Surgical method of contraception is better than mechanical method of contraception.Why?
Ans: Mechanical method of contraception(the loop or the copper-T ) can cause side effects due to
irritation of the uterus.
36. a) How homologous organs are differ from analogous organs ?
Homologous organs Analogous organs
They have similar structure and perform They have different structure and perform
different functions. similar functions.
Have common origin Have different origin
Ex:hands of humans and the wings of birds wings of bird and wings of insects

b) “An individual cannot pass its lifetime experiences to its progeny.” Explain with an
illustration.
Ans: Change in non-reproductive tissues cannot be passed on to the DNA of germ cells. Example
dancing ability, swimming skill are experiences gained during the lifetime. Experiences gained by the
organism is not transferred to the DNA and cannot be transferred to the progeny.

OR
Round, yellow seed producing ( RRYY ) pea plant is crossed with wrinkled, green seed
producing ( rryy ) pea plant. Show the results obtained in F2 generation with the help of
checker board and mention the ratio of the plant types produced.
Ans: Round, yellow seed x wrinkled, green seed
RRYY x rryy
Gametes RY ry

F1 Generation RrYy (Yellow round seed)

Gametes - RY , Ry, rY, ry.
 The plants obtained are:
Round yellow - 9,
Round green- 3,
Wrinkled yellow- 3
Wrinkled green — 1

XVI. Answer the following questions : 2×4=8

37. a) Which are the events that occur during photosynthesis ?
Ans: (i) Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll.
(ii) Conversion of light energy to chemical energy.
(iii) splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.
(iv) Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.
b) What is the importance of transpiration in the transportation of salts ? Mention the
different strategies found in plants during the excretion of wastes.
Ans: Transpiration helps in the absorption and upward movement salts.
different strategies found in plants during the excretion of wastes.
(i) Plants get rid of excess of water by transpiration.
(ii)Waste products are stored in cellular vacuoles.
(iii)Waste products may be stored in leaves that fall off.
(iv)Resins and gums are stored in old xylem.
(v) some waste substances excreted into the soil from roots.
OR
a) What is the function of buccal cavity and stomach in the digestion of food in our body ?
Ans: * Saliva secreted by the salivary glands contains an enzyme salivary amylase that breaks
down complex starch molecule to simple sugar.
* Gastric glands release hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and mucus.
The hydrochloric acid(i) creates an acidic medium which facilitates the action of the enzyme pepsin
and (ii)kills micro organisms .
Pepsin: digests protein.
The mucus protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of the acid.
b) Mention the role of arteries and capillaries in the transportation of materials in our body.
Ans: * Arteries carry the blood from the heart. * Capillaries bring the blood in contact with all the
individual cells.
38. Draw the diagram showing the structure of human brain. Label the following parts :
i) Cerebellum ii) Hypothalamus.
Ans: