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Day 6: MH SSC Class 10 Science and Technology II

5 questions. Try each one first, then open its answer.

  1. Question 1

    Heredity and Evolution. Asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jul 2025* (* = numbers or wording changed that year)

    Q1(B)(i)
    State whether the following statement is True or False: Evolution is the gradual change occurring in living organisms over a long duration.
  2. Question 2

    Introduction to Microbiology. Asked 2 times: Mar 2022, Jul 2025* (* = numbers or wording changed that year)

    Q3(v)
    Complete the paragraph with the help of words given in the bracket: (Lactobacillus cremoris, Protease, Cow, Vegetarian, microbiological, rennet, Geobacter, Saccharomyces) Cheese is produced on large scale from the abundantly available ____ milk all over the world. First chemical and ____ tests of milk are performed. Some colours and microbes like Lactobacillus lactis, ____ and Streptococcus thermophilus are mixed with milk. It imparts sourness to the milk. After this, to impart the dense texture, whey needs to be removed. An enzyme ____ obtained from alimentary canal of cattle was being traditionally used earlier. However an enzyme ____ obtained from fungi is used at present to produce ____ cheese.
  3. Question 3

    Introduction to Microbiology. Asked 2 times: Mar 2024, Jul 2025* (* = numbers or wording changed that year)

    Q2(B)(ii)
    Complete the table:
    Sr. No.Microbe usedName of beverage
    1.Lactobacillus brevisCoffee
    2.Candida, Hansenula, Pichia, Saccharomyces____
    3.Saccharomyces cerevisiaeWine
    4.Saccharomyces cerevisiae____
  4. Question 4

    Life Processes in Living Organisms Part 1. Asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jul 2025

    Q2(A)(iii)
    Give scientific reason: Fibres are one of the important nutrients.
  5. Question 5

    Social Health. Asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jul 2025* (* = numbers or wording changed that year)

    Q2(B)(iv)
    Give two examples of each: (a) Physical problems arising due to excessive use of mobile phones. (b) Activities under the jurisdiction of cyber crime laws.