Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Science and Technology II March 2026 question paper
Maximum marks 40 · Time 2 hours
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Q.1 (A)
1 mark each
- Q.1 (A) (i)1 markThe causality behind the sudden changes was understood due to ____________ principle of Hugo de Vries.
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- Q.1 (A) (ii)1 markAfter complete oxidation of a glucose molecule, ____________ number of ATP molecules are formed.
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- Q.1 (A) (iii)1 markBat is included in class ____________.
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- Q.1 (A) (iv)1 markIn Maharashtra the major hydroelectric power plant is located at ____________.
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- Q.1 (A) (v)1 markA first state to start a separate cyber crime unit in our country is ____________.
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Q.1 (B)
1 mark each
- Q.1 (B) (i)1 markComplete the following activity by filling the box with the proper word. Asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms takes place by: Binary fission, Multiple fission and ____________.
- Q.1 (B) (ii)1 markWhich day is observed as World Biodiversity Day?
- Q.1 (B) (iii)1 markIdentify me, who am I? I was the first clone sheep born in Scotland.
- Q.1 (B) (iv)1 markWrite the molecular formula of acetic acid.
- Q.1 (B) (v)1 markState whether the following statement is true or false: The chairman of National Disaster Management is Sarpanch.
Q.2 (A)
2 marks each · attempt any 2
- Q.2 (A) (i)2 marksGive scientific reason: The popularity of probiotic products is increasing.
- Q.2 (A) (ii)2 marksGive scientific reason: Body temperature of reptiles is not constant.
- Q.2 (A) (iii)2 marksGive scientific reason: Nowadays farmers are opting for organic farming.
Q.2 (B)
2 marks each · attempt any 3
- Q.2 (B) (i)2 marksWhat is meant by carbon dating? Give any one use of this technique.
- Q.2 (B) (ii)2 marksComplete the following table:
Sr. No. Protein Name of Organ 1 ____________ Bones 2 Insulin ____________ - Read the paragraph and answer the questions: Paddy is cultivated on large scale in various states of South India. Paddy fields are frequently attacked by grasshoppers. Similarly, frogs are also present in large number in the mud of paddy fields, to feed upon grasshoppers, and snakes are also present therein to feed upon their favourite food - frogs. However, if frog population declines all of a sudden,Q.2 (B) (iii) (a)2 marksWhat will be the effect on paddy crop?
- Q.2 (B) (iii) (b)Number of which components will increase?
- Q.2 (B) (iv)2 marksWrite any two advantages of hydroelectric power generation.
- Q.2 (B) (v)2 marksThe following are the pictures of some disasters. How will your post-disaster management be, in case you face any of those disasters? (A) Gas / chemical leak (B) Storm / flood.
Q.3
3 marks each · attempt any 5
- Q.3 (i)3 marksExplain the theory of Lamarckism with the help of any two suitable examples.
- Q.3 (ii)3 marksName the type of cells in which mitosis occurs. Write the four stages of karyokinesis.
- Q.3 (iii)3 marksGive two examples of each of the threatened species given below: (a) Endangered species (b) Rare species (c) Vulnerable species.
- Q.3 (iv)3 marksWhich fuel is used in a thermal power plant? What are the problems associated with this type of power generation?
- Q.3 (v)3 marksIdentify the type of body symmetry of the animals shown in the given pictures (A), (B) and (C).
- Q.3 (vi)3 marksComplete the following conceptual picture with respect to the uses of Xanthan gum (fill the six boxes surrounding 'Xanthan gum').
- Q.3 (vii)3 marksWhich precautions will you take during the spraying of pesticides?
- Q.3 (viii)3 marksWrite the names of any six materials in a first aid box.
Q.4
5 marks each · attempt any 1
- Q.4 (i) (a)5 marksWrite the names of any six factors affecting social health.
- Q.4 (i) (b)What will you do? Why? Your brother studying in XII has developed stress.
- Observe the diagram given below (the human reproductive system) and answer the questions.Q.4 (ii) (1)5 marksWrite the name of the reproductive system shown in the above diagram.
- Q.4 (ii) (2)Name any two glands in the above diagram.
- Q.4 (ii) (3)Mention any one duct in the above system.
- Q.4 (ii) (4)What is the length of a sperm?
- Q.4 (ii) (5)Which hormone is secreted by the testes?