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General Science Annual Exam Presentation

ANNUAL EXAMINATION

Session 2023-24 | General Science & EVS

Examination Guidelines

  • Duration: Total time allotted is 2 hours. Manage your time effectively across sections.
  • Mandatory Questions: All questions are compulsory. There are no optional choices.
  • Structure: The paper is divided into Section A (MCQs), Section B (Short Answer), and Section C (Long Answer).
  • Diagrams: Use a pencil for diagrams and label them clearly where required.

Paper Structure & Marks

Section Question Type No. of Questions Total Marks
Section A Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) 5 5 Marks
Section B Short Answer Type 5 15 Marks
Section C Long Answer Type 5 30 Marks

Section A: Focus on Nutrition

Q(i) Identifying Crops

Which among the following is not a millet crop?

  • (a) Bajra
  • (b) Ragi
  • (c) Wheat [Correct]
  • (d) Jowar
Millet crops

Section A: Magnets & Vitamins

Vitamin Stability

Which vitamin gets easily destroyed by heat during the process of cooking?

Answer: Vitamin C

Navigational Tools

The device used by sailors and travelers to find directions is the Magnetic Compass.

Magnetic Strength

Magnetism is strongest at the poles (North and South) of a bar magnet.

SECTION B

Short Answer Type Questions (15 Marks)

Nutritional Science

Protective food

Protective Nutrients

Minerals and Vitamins are known as protective nutrients because they protect our body from various diseases and keep us healthy.

Examples: Vitamin A (Eyesight), Iron (Blood production).

Biological Functions

70%

Water in Human Body

Waste Removal

Water helps in removing metabolic waste from our body through urine and sweat. It acts as a solvent that carries toxins out of the system.

SECTION C

Long Answer Type Questions (30 Marks)

The Scientific Method

Team Collaboration

Scientists prefer to work in teams to combine different expertise, reduce individual bias, and share resources. Collaboration accelerates the process of discovery.

Scientific Steps

1. Observation | 2. Hypothesis | 3. Experimentation | 4. Conclusion

Scientific team

BIODIVERSITY

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. It is crucial for maintaining ecological balance, providing food, clean water, and oxygen to sustain all life forms.

Evaluation Summary

  • Section A: MCQs (10%)
  • Section B: Short Ans (30%)
  • Section C: Long Ans (60%)

BEST OF LUCK FOR YOUR EXAM!

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