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AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION BOARD

SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
CLASS X EXAMINATION
MAY 2015
General Science Paper II
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Marks: 45

INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1.

Check your name and school information. Sign if it is accurate.

I agree that this is my name and school.
Candidate's signature

2.

RUBRIC. There are THIRTEEN questions. Answer ALL questions. Questions 11, 12 & 13
each offers TWO choices. Attempt any ONE choice from each.

3.

When answering the questions:

Read each question carefully.
Use a black pencil for diagrams. DO NOT use colour pencils.
DO NOT use staples, paper clips, glue, correcting fluid or ink erasers.
Complete your answer in the allocated space only. DO NOT write outside the answer box.

4.

The marks for the questions are shown in brackets ( ).

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Q.1.

(Total 3 Marks)

Unbalanced diet can result in poor health.

a.

Define the term balanced diet.

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b.

State the kind of diet that can lead to the following conditions:
i.

Constipation

ii.

Obesity

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Q.2.

(Total 4 Marks)

Write FOUR differences between the following:

S. No.

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Endocrine Glands

Exocrine Glands

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Q.3.
a.

(Total 3 Marks)
State the symptoms and the mode of transmission of malaria.

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b.

State any TWO precautionary measures that can be taken against malaria.

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Q.4.

(Total 2 Marks)

Define pollution and name any ONE type of pollution.

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Q.5.

(Total 3 Marks)

Describe any THREE ways in which pollution affects human life.

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Q.6.

(Total 3 Marks)

Study the given table and answer the questions that follow.
Super Computers

Micro-Computers

Processing Power
Size

Extremely High
Very large

Applications

Scientific research and development

Use

Simulation of highly complex system

Users

Federal agencies and research

organisation

Moderate
Small and handy
Business, scientific research
development and academic learning
General to specialised for variety
of needs
Professionals in business, scientific
and academic fields

a.

Name any ONE location where computers are used.

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b.

Where are super computers used?

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c.

Name the type of computer in which most sophisticated microprocessors are used.

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Q.7.

(Total 2 Marks)

Apart from computer, name any TWO devices involved in the transfer of information.
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Q.8.

(Total 3 Marks)

State any THREE uses of lasers in curing different diseases.

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Q.9.

(Total 3 Marks)

The given diagram shows the process of radioactivity.

Define radioactivity. State the names and the charges of the TWO types of radiation.
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Q.10.

(Total 4 Marks)

Pakistan has made significant progress in the field of atomic energy. It is expected that in future atomic
energy will positively contribute towards Pakistans economy.
Highlight FOUR ways in which Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH)
plays a vital role in Pakistans nuclear programme.
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Q.11.

(Total 5 Marks)
EITHER

a.

Name any TWO chemical substances present in cigarette smoke and write any THREE harmful
effects on the health of a human being.
OR

b.

Write any FIVE preventive measures through which spread of germs can be controlled.

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Q.12.

(Total 5 Marks)
EITHER

a.

How can a rapid increase in human population have an adverse effect on our environment? Give
your answer in FIVE points.
OR

b.

State any FIVE ways of reducing pollution.

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Q.13.

(Total 5 Marks)
EITHER

a.

Write any TWO uses of radiations in the health and the industrial sector. How are radiations used
to improve the production of crops?
OR

b.

Write any ONE use of each of the following:

i.
Ultrasound
ii.
X-rays
iii. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
iv. Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
v.
Angiography
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