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AP SSC 10th class General Science Model paper 2015-16 English Medium Set 7

                                                                 SECTION-I

Group – A

1.How do you find the focal length of a concave mirror ?

2.How do you appreciate the role of Fermat principle in drawing ray diagram.

3.Two bulbs have ratings 100W, 220 V and 60W, 220 V, which one has the greater resistance ?  .

4.Which of the various methods of current generation protects nature well ? Give examples to support your answer.

Group – B

5.How do you prepare your own indicator using beetroot ? Explain.

6.Write the four quantum number’s for the differentiating electron of sodium (Na) atom ?

7.Represent each of the following molecules using Lewis notation, i) Bromine gas ii) Calcium chloride.

8.How do metals occur in nature ? Give examples to any two types of minerals.

                                                               SECTION-II

9.If a white sheet of paper is stained with oil, the paper turns transparent. Why ?

10.Where will the image form when we place an object, on the principal axis of a concave mirror at a point between focus and centre of curvature ?

11.Draw the symbols of the following :

i) Battery ii) Resistance

12. Mn0₂ + 4HCl—> MnCl₂ + 2H₂O + Cl₂

In the above equation name the compound which is oxidized and which is reduced?

13.Why does not distilled water conduct electricity ?

14.What happens when a small piece of sodium is dropped into ethanol ?

                                                                SECTION-III

Group – A

15.Your friend is asked to differentiate between evaporation and boiling. What questions could you ask to make him to know the differences between evaporation and boiling?

16.How do you verily experimentally that the focal length of a convex lens is increased when it is kept in water ?

17.Explain over loading of household circuit.

18.Explain with the help of one activity that current carrying wire produces magnetic field.

Group -B

19.What is a chemical equation ? What is the information given by chemical equation?

20.Explain the correction of the eye defect Myopia.

21.Define the modern periodic law. Discuss the construction of the long form of the periodic table.

22.Explain the formation of sodium chloride on the basis of the concept of electron transfer from one atom to another atom

                                                                   SECTION – IV

23. Draw a neat diagram of DC generator and label its parts.

24.Draw a neat diagram of electromagnetic wave and label the parts.

PART-B

 

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AP SSC 10th class General Science Model paper 2015-16 English Medium Set 6

                                                                         SECTION-I
Group – A
1.Write about laws of refraction.
2.A person is viewing an extended object. If a converging lens is placed infront of his eye, will he feel that the size of object has increased ? Why ?
3.What are ohmic and non-ohmic conductors ? Give examples.
4.A force of 8N acts on a rectangular conductor 20 cm long placed perpendicular to a magnetic field. Determine the magnetic field induction if the current in the conductor is 40 A.

Group – B
5.What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions ?Write equations for these reactions ?
6.Draw the shapes of ‘p’ orbitals.
7.Define the terms i) gangue ii) slag.
8.What is an orbital ? How is it different from Bohr’s orbit ?

                                                             SECTION-II
9.Write the principle of method of mixtures.
10.On what factors does the refractive index of a medium depend ?
11.V – is the potential difference between the ends of a conductor and i is the current passing through it. Draw the graph. What is the shape of that graph ?
12.What do you mean by precipitation reaction ?
13.Name the carboxylic acid used as a preservative.
14.The wave length of a radio wave is 1.0 m. Find its frequency.

                                                        SECTION-III
Group – A
15.How do you appreciate the role of the higher specific heat of water in stabilising atmospheric temperature during winter and summer seasons ?
16.How do you verily experimentally that the angle of refraction is more than angle of incidence when light rays travel from denser to rarer medium.
17.Deduce the expression for the equivalent resistance of three resistors connected in parallel.
18.Explain the correction of the eye defect hypermetropia.

Group – B
19.Balance the following chemical equations including the physical states.

20.A milkman adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk.
a)Why does he shift the pH of the fresh milk from 6 to slightly alkaline ?
b)Why does the milk take a long time to set as curd ?
21.Write a note on dressing of ore in metallurgy ?
22.Two carbon compounds A and B have molecular formula C₃H_g and C₃H₆ Which one of the two is most likely to show addition ? Justify your answer.

                                                       SECTION-IV
23.Draw ray diagram to show the formation of images by a convex lens,
i)when the object located at the focal point.
ii)object placed between focal point and optic centre.
24.Draw Moeller’s chart showing the increasing order of energy levels of various orbitals.

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AP SSC 10th class English-2 Model paper 2015-16 English Medium Set 10

                                                  Part – A

(1-10) Answer ANY FIVE of the following questions. Each answer should be in one or two sentences. 

1.What, according to Narayana Murthy, can change the life of a person ?(I Will Do It)

2.Why do you think the sentry feels that the potter is a giant? (The Brave Potter)

3.Who do you think first understood Aunt Jane ? Substantiate your answer.(The Never-Never Nest)

4.What is the purpose of the tribute on Savitri? (A Tribute)

5.Why didn’t the people move from their place? (A Tale of Three Villages)

6.The people in this village were affected by chemical factories. Where, in your opinion, should the factories be built?  (A Tale of Three Villages)

7.“Hindi is now understood and recognised as the national language of India.” Do you agree or disagree with the author? Give reasons. (Unity in Diversity in India)

8.Why do you think the writer decided to focus on the question of married women’s identity ?   (What Is My Name?)

9.Why did the writer use the statement ‘It is not a mere collection of separate people’. Give reasons.(Unity in Diversity in India)

10.Do you think that the potter is really brave or lucky? Give your reasons.(The Brave Potter)

11.Read the following passage. 
No- one told us what was in them. They gave the Chief a brown paper bag- I saw him smiling as (lie lorries drove away. This was five years ago. Then three months ago, one of the brightest boys in the – Thomas Agonyo – started university in Lagos. He came home one weekend with a new Chemistry book, and spent all day looking at the drums and writing things down and talking to himself and shaking his head.
Now answer the following questions.
1.What does the word ‘them’ refer to?
2.What was there in the bag?
3.What did Thomas come home with? .
4.What did Thomas do in Lagos?
5.How did Thomas spend the day?

12.a) Write a story about 120 words using the hints given below.
Hints : An ant – afraid of men – wished to be strong and big like a cat – saw a dog chasing cat – wished to be a dog – saw a boy throwing stones at the dog – thought – better to remain an ant – no one would notice it.
(Or)
b)Bengaluru is a popular city in India. Use this information to write a short description about Bengaluru.
Location and Size : The capital of Karnataka State – in the heart of the Mysore Plateau – population over 8.5 million – third most populous city in India.
Climate : Tropical savanna climate, moderate temperature.
Importance: known as garden city – third most populous city in India.- seat of government of Kerala State; centre for software industry; many educational universities like Indian Institute of Science
Language : Kannada, the mother tongue; other languages – Urdu, Indian English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi
Important places : Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Road, Lai Bagh Botanical Garden, Tipu Sultan Palace, Bannerghatta National Park, Nandi Temple, Belur Temple, St. Marks Cathedral.

13.Health is a major concern during old age. Maintaining health is very important for the elderly, particularly in rural areas, who must continue to work for a living even when they become aged. Good health is central to their ability to work, and sup­port themselves and families. However, many poor rural elderly people have se­vere problems of health
Here is the data collected in January 2013 by ‘HelpAge India’, a research and development journal on common health problems of the rural elderly in Andhra Pradesh. The data is collected from 150 male and 150 female rural elderly people of above 60 years old.

                                                                       Part-B

Answer the following questions :

1. What does this graph depict ? Ans:_______
2. Which is the favourite colour of the class ? Ans:_______
3. Write True or False : 20 students like ‘blue’ the most. Ans:____________
4. 10 students like the colour …………………… Ans:_________________
5. The least liked colour is ……………. Ans:____________

15.Read the following passage carefully.
Each year a ring of new wood cells is added to the trunk. The earliest wood cells become pressed together so tightly that they die. These form the hardest wood in a tree’s trunk known as the ‘heart wood’. Like this, each year the trunk of a tree gets a new ring of wood cells. So, by counting the rings, you can tell the age of a tree. There are Bristlecone pines in California and Arizona in the U.S., in which scien­tists have counted more than 3,500 rings. These are the oldest living trees known. When Columbus landed in America in 1492, these trees were already more than 3,000 years old.


b) Given below are SIX Three of them are True according to the passage.Find the TRUE statements and write (T) against them in the brackets. 
1.Each year the trunk oi a tree gets a new ring ol wood (         )
2.The heart wood’ is seen only in very old trees. (         )
3.‘Heart wood’ is made of dead cells. (         )
4.The oldest living trees are more than 3,500 years  (         )
5.Columbus reached America 3,000 years ago. (         )
6.California and Arizona are in Russia. (         )

16.Read the following passage carefully :
The Earth rotates around itself arid also revolves round the Sun. To rotate itself, it takes one day and to revolve round the Sun it takes 365.25 days. The Moon is very⁷ near to the Earth. It revolves round the Sun in a zig-zag way. The Earth revolves round the Sun in an elliptic orbit. The Earth’s orbit around the Sun is not always the same. When the Moon is in between the Earth and the Sun, that shadow of the Moon falls on the Earth. People living in this shadow on Earth cannot see the Sun. This is called the eclipse of the Sun or Solar Eclipse. When the Sun, the Earth and the Moon come in the straight line, full eclipse of the Moon occurs. The Solar Eclipse occurs on a new Moon day and the Lunar Eclipse occurs on a full Moon day. But Eclipses do not occur on every new Moon and full Moon days.
Now answer the following questions :
a).What are the two eclipses referred to in the passage ? 
i)………………………………………                 ii)…………………………………………………….

b).There are five words in List A. The meanings of four of them are given in List B. Choose the right word from List A to match the meaning in List B and write it in the space provided against each meaning.
List A : elliptic, orbit, revolve, solar, zig-zag
List B : i) path followed by a planet …………………………….
ii)move round something ………………….
iii)related to the Sun …………………..
iv)oval in shape …………………….

c).Complete the following sentences using a word or a phrase each :
i)The Earth revolves round the ………………………………….
ii)The Earth takes ………………………………………. to rotate around itself.

d)The Earth has two kinds of motions. What are they ?
i)……………………………………………   ii)……………………………………………………….

e).Answer the following questions in a word or a phrase each :
i)When does the Solar Eclipse occur ? Ans: …………………………….
ii)How does the Earth revolve round the Sun ? Ans: ……………………………………………

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AP SSC 10th class English-2 Model paper 2015-16 English Medium Set 8

                                                                 Part-A
(1-10) Answer ANY FIVE of the following questions. Each answer should be in one or two sentences.

1.Give one example that shows that Murthy was an intelligent student(Will Do It)

2.How did the people misunderstand the potter’s walking to the palace?(The Brave Potter)

3.What surprised Aunt Jane most ?    (The Never-Never Nest)

4.How did Savitri capture the audiences?    (A Tribute)

5.What measures should the government have taken when the nuclear reactor was installed beside the village?(A Tale of Three Villages)

6.What harm can the pyramid of identical drums cause to the villagers?(A Tale of Three Villages)

7.Who were responsible for attracting the western people towards the Indian way of life?     (Unity in Diversity in India)

8.Do you really think a woman can forget her name? What do you think is the inten­tion of the author here?  (What Is My Name?)

9.The author calls Murthy an introvert. Which action of Murthy substantiates this claim of the author about Murthy ? (I Will Do It)

10.What made the potter puzzled when he reached the enemy’s camp?(The Brave Potter)

11.Read the following passage. 
The young man praised her work. ‘ You are dexterous at swabbing the floor- even more in drawing the muggulu. Sabash, keep it up.’ He said it in English, giv­ing her a pat on the shoulder in appreciation. Overjoyed, the housewife began living with swabbing as the chief mission in her life. She scrubbed house spot­lessly clean at all times and beautifully decorated it with multi-coloured designs. That’s how her life went on, with a sumptuous and ceaseless supply of swabbing cloths and muggu baskets. *
Now answer the following questions.
1) What does the word ‘dextrous’ mean?
2) What was she skilful in ?
3)How did she decorate her house with?
4)How was the supply of muggubaskets?
5)What does the word chief mission mean?

12. a) Read the outline of a story. Develop a narrative of 120 words from it. Remember to use the features of a narrative.
King Vikram was very wise. Seetha and Geetha were sisters. Quarrelling, they brought a baby to the court. King sent for a sword. He asked the servant to cut the . child into two pieces
Seetha cried. She said, “Give the baby to Geetha.” King decided the real mother.
(Or)
(b) Describe your close friend. While writing think of the following to add in your answer.

• Name of the person
• When, where and how you first met him/her.
• His/Her physical appearance
• Personal qualities
• Hobbies and interests

13.a) There .are frequent thefts in your village/town. People are losing many valuable i things such as gold and money from their houses.
Write a letter to the Sub-Inspector of Police of your area describing the thefts and urging him to have police-patrolling at night.  
Use the following ideas in your answer:
Your residence – neighbourhood – thefts – valuables – the house of an assistant engineer looted – other examples you want to mention – your request for night patrolling
(Or)
(b) Given below is some information regarding ‘Haryana Hurricane’ Kapil Dev, one of the greatest all-rounders of Indian cricket. Taking help from the notes, write a brief bio-sketch/profile of the famous cricketer.
Name                                   :        Kapil Dev Nikhanj, former cricket player
Birth                                      :        January 6,           1959,        Chandigarh
Batting style                       :        Right-hand           bat
Bowling style                     :      Right-arm        fast-medium
Present Status                    :    Organiser of Indian Cricket League .Famous cricket reviewer and writer
Achievements                      :  Highest wicket taker (above 431) as a pace bowler in India in Tests 176 not out in an ODI against Zimbabwe in the World Cup the captain of the one-day cricket team that won the first World Cup for India in cricket more than 5000 runs in the Test Cricket, elected India’s Best Cricketer of the Century in 2002 named the Wisden International Cricketer of the Year in 1983
Other Important Points      :   Called Haryana Hurricane

                                                                   Part-B

Answer the following questions :
1.What are primary auxiliary verbs?
2.How many kinds of verbs are there basically?
3.What are the two types of auxiliary verbs?
4.Write any two modal verbs.
5.What is the tree diagram about?

15.Read the following passage carefully :
Gates Avenue was a short street, but it seemed longer because it was so ugly. Most of the families who lived there had very little money. They never expected to have any more. Their houses had not been painted for many years and they did not have even running water. The girls in the school near Gates Avenue wore pretty new clothes on a spring festival. But one little girl wore some dirty clothes that she had worn all winter. Probably that was the only dress she owned. The teacher noticed this. The little girl was not very neat. One day the teacher said, “Leave alone your clothes, would you wash your face before you come to school tomorrow morning?” The girl smiled and replied, “I have only one frock and one face. I cannot give my frock to a laundry. Regarding my face, I shall keep it clean by washing.” The teacher took pity on the poor girl. She bought two new frocks for the girl. The girl got her spring gifts.
Now answer the following questions :

(b)Given below are SIX statements. Three of them are TRUE according to the passage. Find them and write “T” against them in brackets.  

1. Gates Avenue had excellent running water system. (      )
2. Some of the families were very rich. (      )
3. The teacher liked the girl.    (       )
4. The girl had many frocks.   (       )
5. The girl was not shy to tell the teacher she had only one  (       )
6. The  girl received two frocks from  her  teacher as  spring  gift.     (           )

16.Read the following passage carefully :
The trees of the world are fast disappearing. Not only are trees cut down for feeding industries, but forests are burnt down to find land for cultivation. Most people agree that something should be done. Some argue that the Government should pass a law against using wood as fuel for cooking. Most tree lovers think each person in the world should plant one tree every year. In the meanwhile, sci­entists in the United States are trying to breed a tree that will be ideal for city life. This tree should have shallow roots. It should have fairly short branches. Branches that reach too high interfere with overhead lines. The ideal tree should not drop fruit on people either. Most importantly, the tree of the future should be so tough that insects cannot harm it. It should resist disease. And it should be able to with­stand the effect of air pollution.                                                   ‘
Now answer the following questions.
a).What are the two main reasons for the fast disappearance of trees ?
(i)…………………………………………………………………………..
(ii)………………………………………………………………………………………

b).There are five words in List A. The meanings of four of them are given in List B.Choose the right word from List A to match the meaning in List B and write it in the space provided against each meaning.   
List A : cultivation, ideal, interfere, breed, withstand.
List B : i) get in the way………………………………………….
ii) beat without getting hurt………………………………………
iii)perfect………………………….
iv)the growing of crops…………………………………..

c).Complete the following sentences using a word or a phrase each : 
i)Some people want a law against using wood as ……………………………………………………………..
ii)The ideal city tree should have roots that are not………………………………………………………………………..

d).The tree of the future should be tough in two ways. What are they ? 
They are
i)……………………………………………………………………………….
ii)……………………………………………………………………………..

e).Answer in a word or a phrase each :
i)Why should the ideal tree have short branches ?
Ans: ……………………………………………………………………….
ii)What do tree lovers want people to do ?
Ans: ……………………………………………………………………….

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AP SSC 10th class English-2 Model paper 2015-16 English Medium Set 7

                                                                Part – A
(1-10) Answer ANY FIVE of the following questions. Each answer should be in one or two sentences.  

1.‘His heart sank in sorrow.’ Whose heart sank in sorrow ? Why ? (I Will Do It)

2.Do you think that the potter is really brave or lucky ? Give reasons.(The Brave Potter)

3.What would you have done with the 10 pounds if you were Jack/Jill ?(The Never-Never Nest)

4.What are the disadvantages of instalment scheme ? (The Never-Never Nest)

5.Savitri’s qualities and her acting have been mentioned in the tribute. Which of Savitri’s qualities fascinates you most ? (A Tribute)

6.How could the producers find ‘a potential artiste’ in Savitri ? (A Tribute)

7.Why are the shrieks of the baby unheard ? (Abandoned)

8.What harm can the pyramid of identical drums cause to the villagers ?(A Tale of Three Villages)

9.Why did the writer use the statement ‘It is a mere collection of separate people’?Give reasons.   (Unity in Diversity in India)

10.Do you find any similarities between Mrs. Murthy and the women in your family ? If yes, list them.  (What is My Name?)

11.Read the following passage.
Other significant features of India’s cultural unity are the variety, colour and the emotional richness of its dances. The country abounds in tribal dances, old- dances as well as classical dances of great virtuosity. Throughout India, need is regarded not merely as an accompaniment to social intercourse, but also as a mode of aesthetic expression and spiritual realization.
The great symbol of dance is Shiva, the Cosmic Dancer, depicted in sculpture and poetry as Nataraja. Similarly, the classical theatre in India has a history of more than two thousand years. It was performed in palaces and in temples. The classical plays combined music and dance. Tragedy was, and is, still discouraged otherwise; the range of themes covered is wide.
It is this strand of cultural unity running through the country that we are heir to, and to which people in the West are increasingly turning now. It is up to the younger generation to uphold this torch of cultural unity for the rest of the world to see, follow and emulate, and not get dazed by the superficial prosperity and material achievement of the West. (Unity in Diversity)
Now answer the following questions in a sentence.

1. What signifies the richness of India ?
2. Why are the emotional dances performed throughout India ? (or) What could be brought into light through the dances in India ?
3. Who is the symbolic representation of dance ?
4. What are the blendings in classical performances ?
5. What is the responsibility of the youngsters ?

12.Read the passage given below. 
Working 12 to 18 hours a day was not uncommon for scientists at the rocket launching station, Thumba. A group of such scientists was frustrated due to the work pressure and meeting their boss’ demands; however, they were loyal to him.
One day, a scientist gathered enough courage to go up to his boss and say “Sir, I have promised my children that I will take them to the exhibition this evening. Therefore, I have to leave the office at 5.30 p.m. Can I leave early today, Sir ? ” His boss replied, “Alright, you may leave early today.”
The scientist was happy for having received the permission and went on to con­tinue in his work, that he peered at his watch only when he thought he was done.
Unfortunately, it was past 8.15 p.m. With a jolt, he remembered his promise to his children. He looked for his boss who was not in his office. Having told him just that morning, he wrapped up work and hurried home.
As he drove home, he felt very guilty for having let his children down. When he reached, the children were not at home. His wife was busy reading. He felt that initiating any conversation with her would only add fuel to fire, so he stayed quiet. Looking up at him, his wife asked, “Do you want something hot to drink or have dinner right away ?”
The man could only ask, “Where are the children  His wile said, Don’t you know ? Your boss came here at 5.15 p.m. and took the children to the exhibition you had promised to take them to.” He was surprised, but it did not take him too long to guess what had happened.
(a)What did the scientist guess and what could be his feelings for his boss ?
(Or)
(b)The scientist was happy and thankful to his boss. He wanted to convey it to his boss through an e-mail. Write his correspondence in an e-mail format.

13.Read the news report/clipping. 
             BURGLAR ESCAPES WITH JEWELLERY
12 October, Wednesday, Ananthpur :
A daring burglary took place yesterday at 36, Chowrangee lane. The burglar got away with cash and valuables worth 10 lakhs. Police are investigating the case. No clues were identified yet.
The Inspector incharge questioned the watchman, Ram Singh to describe the incident.
(a)Imagine you are Ram Singh and describe what happened Make a note of the details.
(Or)
(b)You are one of the neighbours and write a letter about the incident to your sister.

                                                                 Part-B
14.Read the following article on Global Warming and complete the flow chart given below.
Global warming is caused by the accumulation of Green House gases – CO , and methane in the atmosphere, resulting in the change of Earth’s overall surface temperature. India, a low latitude country, would face much of the misery due to climatic changes. Rainfall pattern is expected to undergo a major change in areas like Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and North East.
Himalayan glaciers are melting. This could prove catastrophic for those living down stream in the plains. Due to global warming heat is trapped in the atmosphere causing the ice to melt. Rising sea levels would inundate many of the coastal cities.

15.Read the following story.
One day, Bribal and the Emperor Akbar – were having a ride on an elephant in the town. On their way, they came across a drunkard. The drunkard was standing in the middle of the road. Seeing an elephant before him, the intoxicated man shouted, “Hey, you owner of the elephant ! Will you sell this elephant to me ?”
The Emperor was quite infuriated with the drunkard; but at that time, he kept quiet.
The next day, the Emperor asked his guards to capture the drunkard and present him in the court. When he was brought, Emperor Akbar asked, “Well, do you wish to buy the elephant ?”
The drunkard folded his hands and said, “Jahapanah ! Please forgive me. But the buyer of the elephant went away yesterday. I was but a mere middle man.”
The Emperor’s anger vanished on hearing his clever reply. He said, “Tell me, one thing, who told you this idea ?”
The drunkard said, “Maharaj, yesterday when I regained my consciousness, I was very much frightened. In the morning, when I was sitting sadly at my door­step, Birbalji saw me. He asked me why I looked so worried. When I told him, he gave this idea.”
The Emperor and his courtiers praised Birbal’s cleverness and released the drunkard.
(A)Now choose the correct answer from the answers given and write its letter in the brackets.    
1.The owner of the elephant was ………………………… (               )
A) Emperor B) Birbal C) Drunkard       D) Mahout
2.Birbal and the Emperor were …………………………… (                  )
A) Courtiers B) Friends C) Emperors       D) King and subordinate
3.The drunkard was ………………………..  (                  )
A) furious B) clever
C) out of his mood D) afraid of Emperor
4.The Emperor ………………………. the drunkard.  (                  )
A) punished B) shouted C) praised D) released

(B)Given below are SIX statements. Three of them are TRUE according to the passage. Find them and write “T” against them in brackets.  

1. The drunkard was angry with the Emperor.    [    ]
2. The Emperor was annoyed with the drunkard’s words.  [    ]
3. The drunkard ran away from the village.  [    ]
4. The Emperor called for the drunkard next day.[    ]
5. Birbal advised the drunkard. [     ]
6. The king ordered the soldiers to put the drunkard in prison. [     ]

16.Read the following passage.
The most picturesque lake in the Kashmir Valley, the Dal lake, which skirts the capital Srinagar, is losing its charm. The lake, once described by Sir Walter Lawrence as the most beautiful spot in the world, is facing near extinction. Its pristine glory and gentle waters are fast turning into a fantasy.
Sewage from the city flows unchecked and untreated into the once crystal clear waters of the lake as if shedding tears of blood over the present situation in the valley. The Dal waters have turned red. The culprit is the red toxic algae moss, euglena which hinders photosynthesis of the plants in the lake bed, thus signalling death to aquatic life. Euglena multiplies quickly and has a propensity to change colours. Between temperatures of 30 and 35 degrees C, it looks crimson red and below 30°C, it looks green. The unprecedented algae bloom is due to the unscien­tific and unmonitored deweeding by the authorities. The bloom which has a high organic content is responsible for gastro intestinal diseases. The water of the lake has turned acidic.
With its vanishing charm the Dal’s size too has been under attack. Originally spread over 24 square kilometers, the lake has shrunk to less than 18 sq km today. To restore the Dal, several international organisations have come forward to help the State Government. But unless an awareness programme is taken up to make locals understand the importance of the lake, foreign aid can be of no avail.
Now answer the following questions.
A.(a) Reasons for the disintegration of Dal lake.
1._______________________________
2.___________________________________

B.There are FIVE words in List-A. The meanings of four of them are given in List-B. Choose the right word from List-A to match its meaning in List-B and write it in the space provided.   
List-A : charm, fantasy, culprit, aquatic, shrink
List-B :
i)one who spoils the substance/society by unlawful means : …………………………..
ii)decrease in size : ……………………
iii)attraction : ………………….
iv)related to waters : ………………….

C.Complete the following sentences using a word or a phrase each. 
(i) The capital of Kashmir is ……………………..
(ii) Euglena multiplies quickly and ………………………..

D.What are the reactions found in Euglena at different temperatures ?
i)………………………………………………………………………………………..
ii)……………………………………………………………………………………….

E.Answer in a word or phrase each. 
(i) How far has the Dal lake shrunk in past few years ?………………………………….
(ii) Suggest a way to raise awareness in the locals………………………………………….

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