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Updated: 17-Aug-10 | | Listed below are sample questions for the written exam of Std XI based on our unique Skill-Based Learning & Assessments pattern. The paper's are designed such that any main question is based on only one skill and marks are equally distributed over all sub questions in that main question. The following tables contain one sample question for every subject for each skill and the marks shown are only for that sub question, i.e. if main Q contains 5 sub Q's and has 10 marks then every sub Q is for 2 marks and the sample shown is only one such sub Q. - Science - Physics, Chemistry, Math, Biology, Geology, English, InfoTech
- Commerce - Economics, Book-Keeping & Accounts, Math, Secretarial Practice, Organization of Commerce, English, InfoTech
Skill | Question | Mk | KMR3 | Match the following (10 concepts or terms with meanings or dimensions, units, etc, 1 mk each) | | KMC2 | Answer in Brief State Newton's second law | 2 | UTC3 | Explain the use of dimensional formulae to convert one system of units into another. Give examples. | 3 | URA4 a) | If vector P = i + 3j - 2k and Q = i - j - 2k, find a) (P + Q).(P - Q), b) (P + Q)x(P - Q) | 2 | URA4 b) | Find the magnitude and resultant of two forces 5N and 3N, acting at an angle of 600. Draw a diagram and show the direction of the resultant. | 3 | URA5 | Derive mathematical expression of Newton's second law. If a constant force of 800 N produces an acceleration of 5 m/s2 in a body, what is it's mass? If the body starts from rest, how much distance will it travel in 10 s? | 4 | URA6 | Differentiate between scalars and vectors. Explain why momentum is a vector. | 4 | ADJ4 | | 4 | ADJ5 | | 4 | ADC1 | | 4 |
top Skill | Question | Mk | KMR3 | Match the following (10 concepts or terms with meanings or dimensions, units, etc, 1 mk each) | | KMC2 | Answer in Brief State Pauli's exclusion principle & state the type of orbital present in the first shell. | 2 | UTC3 | Explain Rutherford's atomic theory. | 3 | URA4 a) | The specific heat of a metal is found to be 0.084 cal/g. What is its exact atomic weight if the equivalent weight of the element is 42.0? | 2 | URA4 b) | Show that the following result illustrates the law of definite proportions. a) 0.828g of a metal when heated in air gave 0.892g of metal oxide b) 0.223g of the same metal oxide on reduction gave 0.207g of metal | 3 | URA5 | Derive PV=nRT | 4 | URA6 | Differentiate between H2SO4 and HNO3. Which of these will you select for the process of charring sugar? Why? | 4 | ADJ4 | | 4 | ADJ5 | | 4 | ADC1 | | 4 |
top Skill | Question | Mk | KMR3 a) | Fill ups (6 for one mark each) | | KMR3 b) | Math the pairs (6 for 1 mark each pair) | | KMC2 | State Cramer's rule for the equations p1x + q1y = r1 and p2x + q2y = r2 in two variables. | 2 | UCA4 | Find four numbers on AP such that their sum is 62 and the product of the first and the last number is 220. | 3 | UTC4 | Simplify cos 250.tan 650. cot 1150.sec 1550 | 3 | URA4 | At an election, a voter can vote for any number of candidates but not more than the number to be elected. Find the number of ways in which a voter can cast his votes if (i) there are 8 candidates of whom 5 are to be elected, (ii) there are 10 candidate of whom 3 are to be elected. | 3 | URA5 | Prove the cosine rule for triangles. | 4 | ADJ4 | This table gives the data between some variables. You could imagine them to be the x, y, z coordinates of a certain point and some parameter ‘a’ about the locus drawn through these points, etc. (i)Can you construct an equation such that a is given in terms of x, y & z? You may refer to second point given below for an example. However you cannot use the same. Show your steps explicitly. (ii)Can we make the hypothesis that the relation between x, y, z & a, is xy+yz+zx=2a3 . Check this statement by using the following values of x, y & z. x = a cos A.cos B, y = a cos A.sin B, z = a sin A. x | y | z | a | 1 | 1.2 | 1 | 3.44 | 2.6 | 2 | 2 | 14.76 | 3 | 3 | 3.9 | 33.21 | 4 | 4.4 | 4 | 51.36 |
| 4 | ADJ5 | If a is the side of a regular polygon of n sides, R is the circum-radius and r is the radius of the polygon, then can we make the hypothesis that radius of the polygon, circum-radius and area of the polygon are given by the formulae:
1) r = (a/2)cot(p/n) 2) R = (a/2)cosec(p/n) 3) area = (1/4)na2cot(p/n) Verify this hypotheses by taking values n = 6 and a = 1. Also check your answers by finding R, r and the area by geometrical methods | 6 | ADC1 | Prove by the method of Mathematical Induction that, 5n+1>n −1. Can you prove the same for 5n>n+1. Are there any conditions on Induction? Show your steps explicitly. | 6 |
top top Skill | Question | Mk | KMR3 | Math the pairs (10 with 1 mark for each pair) | | KMC2 | Define Sedimentary Rock | 2 | UCA3 | What does the adjoining picture represents? When does this type of texture seen in the rock?
| 2 | UTC3 | Explain mechanical weathering caused by water. | 3 | URA2 | Why are the primary waves & secondary waves called as the body waves? | | URA6 | Differentiate between Red & Black Soil. Which type of soil is found in Maharashtra? How does the soil get its peculiar color? | 4 | URR1 | Rectify the following Basalt is the volcanic equivalent of granite | 2 | ADJ5 | | 5 | ADC1 | | 5 |
top Skill | Question | Mk | KPL2 | Read the given passage and answer the questions given below Electronic commerce has released yet another revolution, which is changing the way businesses buy and sell products and services. It is associated with buying and selling of information, products and services over computer communication networks. E-Commerce (EC) helps conduct traditional commerce through new ways of transferring and processing information, since it is information which is at the heart of any commercial activity. Information is electronically transferred from computer to computer, in an automated way. This has, in fact transformed the way organizations operate ... Q. An appropriate title for the above passage is a) Electronic Commerce b) Electronic Data Interchange c) Electronic Markets d) E-Commerce | 1 | KPT3 | When working with applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. we have 2 options of saving the file on which we are working with, they are File-Save and File-Save As.. Which of the following statements are true for the above concept? a) Save option can be used for copying a file as well as saving the modified file with a different filename or / and in a different folder b) When we are saving a new file for the first time using Save or Save As option we get the Save As dialog box c) When we use the Save As option for a previously saved file we do not get any dialog box d) Save As option cannot be used for saving the modified file with a different file name or / and in a different folder | 1 | KMR3 | Which option best describes an Antivirus? a) Trojan Horse b) Red Alert c) Bootsector d) File | 1 | UCA1 | What would you do if you want to Insert a new worksheet in Ms-Excel? a) Click on Insert Worksheet from the Standard tool bar b) 1. click a sheet tab then click on insert 2.Double click the template for the type of sheet you want c) 1.Right click a sheet tab then click on insert 2.Double click the template for the type of sheet you want d) Click on Insert Worksheet | 3 | UCA5 | | 3 | UTO2 | Which of the options meaningfully group the following concepts? Programs, scripts, syntax, memory, variable, Excel, Word, macros, compiler, speed a) Programs, scripts, Excel, Word, macros b) Programs, memory, variable, compiler, speed c) Programs, scripts, syntax, variable, compiler d) Programs, syntax, memory, variable, Excel, Word, macros, compiler, speed | 3 | UTC3 | In Ring topology failure of one connection damages the whole network. Explain in detail. | 4 | URA6 | Compare GUI & CUI based programs. Suggests a better approach among them, for a layman to using computers? | 3 | URR1 | Rectify the error by choosing the appropriate options To connect your computer to the internet a proxy server is necessary. a) To connect a group of computers to the internet using a single connection, a proxy server is necessary. b) To connect your computer to the internet a modem is necessary. c) To connect your computer to the internet a network is necessary. d) To connect your computer to the internet a internet connection is necessary. | 3 | ADJ5 | | | AIT3 | | |
top Skill | Question | Mk | KPL2 | Read the passage and answer the questions given below Railways and roadways are two important means of land transport. They are like two wheels of a cart. Railways and roads are complementary to each other, particularly so in a vast country like India. Motor transport collects agricultural products from villages and delivers them after traversing several miles either at the Mandis or at the railway stations. The lorries carry inputs and manufactured goods either from the railway stations or at Mandis to hundred of villages. Railways carry a large quantity of goods and transport them over long distances. They also bring inputs like fertilizers, consumer products from manufacturing places and ... Q. How railways and roads are complementary to each other? | 1 | KMC2 | What is internal economic drain? | | KMR3 a) | Cyclical unemployment occurs during _______ (recovery / recession) | | KMR3 b) | Match the following ... (5 terms or concepts to be linked to their meanings or details) | | UTC3 | Explain with suitable examples any five consequences of population explosion | | URA2 | Explain briefly any three factors responsible for decline of Indian handicrafts. | | URA4 | Discuss the need for planning in India as a developing nation. | | URA6 | Distinguish between the following and state which one is better from the economy point of view: Underemployment and disguised employment | | ADJ1 | Write short note (50 words) on Social security measures in India | | ADJ4 | Following data is related to an economy, which is ‘developing’ rapidly with the help of ‘Development Planning’ in democratic way. The data indicates sectoral share (in %age) under five year plans. Observe it carefully and write your opinion about sectoral allocation of outlay in each plan and support it with points Plan | Agriculture | Industry | Transport | Social Services | Power | First | 45 | 5 | 26 | 24 | - | Second | 21 | 24 | 27 | 18 | 10 | Third | 20 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 15 | Fourth | 24 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 18 | Fifth | 22 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
| | ADJ5 | In our country, some parts are facing problem of floods and some parts are facing problem famine. To overcome that problem a scheme of ‘joining the river’ is under consideration. The major hurdle in execution of the scheme is scarcity of funds. Again, the scheme is expensive also. Do you think that by this scheme we can achieve economic development? Verify your opinion with suitable points. | |
top Skill | Question | Mk | KPL2 | Read the passage given & answer the questions given below. Book keeping records monetary transactions of the business, to record means to register or put in writing for remembrance or reference and monetary means what is measurable in terms of money whereas transaction is any event that brings above change in the position of business, generally involves and exchange. This recording of transaction is based on certain accounting principles that are basic fundamental truths of accounting which is universally accepted and followed by everyone and everywhere. Q. What do you mean by the term “Monetary Transaction”? | | KMC2 a) | Fill in the blanks | | KMC2 b) | Elaborate the following in 2 to 3 lines What is Bookkeeping? | | UCA1 | Prepare necessary subsidiary books from the following details: 2001 May 1 Bought goods worth Rs 30,000 @ 5 % Trade discount from M/S M. G.stores May 4 Purchased goods on Cash Rs 7,000. May 8 M/S K. G. stores sold goods to us Rs.15,000 at a trade discount of 10 %. May 10 M/S Joshi Bros purchased goods from us Rs 18,000 at a trade discount of 2 ½ %. May 15 Returned goods to M/S M .G. stores of Rs 500, as they were defective. May 17 Purchased furniture from Durian worth Rs 10,000. May 20 M/S Joshi Bros returned goods of Rs 250 as they were not as per sample given. May 25 Invoiced goods to Sunil & CO Rs 10,000. | | UCA3 | Decode the following to explain the given journal Journal Entries Date | Particulars | L/f | Debit amt | Credit amt | 1/10/02 | Drawings a/c --- Dr To Goods a/c | | 10,000 | 10,000 | 3/10/02 | Cash a/c --- Dr To Comission a/c | | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5/10/02 | Bank Loan --- Dr To Cash a/c | | 6,000 | 6,000 | 7/10/02 | Bank a/c --- Dr To ravi a/c | | 10,000 | 10,000 | 9/10/02 | Savita a/c --- Dr To sales a/c | | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| | UCA4 | Pass journal entries for the following transactions Jan1 MR Parikh commenced business by taking loan from bank Rs 1,00,000 Jan 5 Purchased gods from Lakhan Rs 10,000 at a discount of 10%& Cash discount of 5 % Jan 15 Sold goods of Rs 6,000 at a trade discount of 15 % to Sunil Jan 20 Paid house rent Rs 5,000 Jan 25 Deposited in Bank Rs 5,000 Jan 30 Paid salaries Rs 2,000. | | URA4 | Prepare single column Cash book & Find Cash in hand at the end of the Month 2001 March 1 Opening balance of cash Rs 3,200 3 Cash Sales Rs 4,000 6 Cash purchases from Tilu Rs 2,000 7 Paid for advertisement Rs 200 8 Paid for newspaper & Magazine Rs 120 10 Received from Haresh Rs 1,650 12 Paid telephone bill Rs 250 14 Bought furniture from Durian 5,500 16 Paid Cash to Durian Rs 5,000 18 Bought Stationers Rs 350 22 Sold goods to K Rs 6,700 24 Received Cash from K Rs 6,500 26 Deposited in Bank Rs 2,500 27 Paid allowances & commission Rs 2,200 28 Sold old furniture for cash Rs500 30 Paid expenses Rs 2,100. | | ADJ5 | Verify the ledger account and rewrite it. Date | Particulars | J/f | Amt | Date | Particulars | J/f | Amt | Jan 1 | To balance b/d | | 1,000 | Jan 5 | By balance b/d | | 500 | Jan 2 | To sales a/c | | 2,000 | Jan 10 | By sales a/c | | 2,000 | Jan 3 | To purchases a/c | | 4,000 | Jan 14 | By furniture a/c | | 2,500 | Jan 31 | To bal a/c | | 18,000 | Jan 20 | By salary received a/c | | 20,000 | | | | 25,000 | | | | 25,000 |
| | AIT3 | Record the following transactions in the books of M/S A B C & Co for the month of December, 2000 & post them to various ledger accounts. 2000 Dec 1 Opening balance of Cash a/c is Rs 58,000 & Capital A/c is Rs 1,20,000 2 Sold private Building & invested in business Rs 70,000 5 Purchased goods from Bharti Rs 30,000 at a trade discount of 10 % 6 Bought goods from Ramesh Rs 20,000 at trade discount of 5 % 12 Withdrew cash for paying son’s fees Rs 2,000 20 Paid to Bharti after getting 5 % cash discount 30 Paid Rs 1,300 for premium on the life insurance policy 31 Paid to Ramesh & earned 10 % Cash discount | |
top Skill | Question | Mk | KPL2 | Read the passage and answer the questions given below In commercial world the term minutes means a written record of business done at a Board, Committee or General Meeting. Minutes is the record of decisions taken at the meeting. It includes the resolutions actually passed. It is a permanent legal document of the company. There are two kinds of minutes viz: Minutes by resolution and minutes by narration. In minutes by resolution, only the resolutions passed at the meeting are recorded. Reference is not made to the discussion relating to the resolutions or other matter which took place during the meeting. In the minutes by narration the details relating to the resolutions or decisions are given along with the resolutions and decisions.,,, What do you understand by the term minutes of the meeting? | | KMC2 | Elaborate the following terms Prospectus | | KMR3 | Fill in the blanks And Match the Following (one mark each) | | UTC3 | Explain the essential parts of a business letter. | | URA2 | Explain the following statements by giving reasons The letterhead introduces the firm. | | URA6 | Write the difference between the following with reference to the points given in the bracket, in the last point you will state which one is better than the other Voting by poll and voting by show of hands. (Meaning, number of votes, proxy, nature, adjournment, secrecy) | | URR1 | State whether the following statements are True or False and rectify the false statements Annual General Meeting is held once in the life time of the company. | | ADJ1 | Read the following statements and organize your answer with relevant points Organize the various steps required to follow in order to acquire membership of the company. | | ADJ5 | Read the following case carefully and verify your answer with suitable points Mr. Tom is a Director of a company named Sansui and Mr. Jerry is a Director of a company named Samsung. One fine day these both Directors met in a meeting where various top leading companies were invited for some business discussion. After the end of the meeting Mr. Tom and Mr. Jerry had a conversation on the topic whether Secretary plays a vital role in the arrangement of company meetings. Mr. Tom was of the opinion that secretary is an important person in arranging & conducting the company meeting, because of which the meeting is conducted smoothly and all the legal formalities are fulfilled accordingly. But Mr. Jerry opined that company meetings can be conducted without the secretary also since all discussions and decisions of the company are taken by the members of the company. According to your opinion who is right Mr. Tom or Mr. Jerry. Verify this case by giving reasons. | | AIT3 | Design the following Prepare a specimen of notice and agenda of Board Meeting. | |
top Skill | Question | Mk | KPL2 | Read the passage and answer the questions given below Transport is an important aid to trade. In view of the transport revolution, the world has come very near and the international markets have come into existence. Transport has not only widened the markets but has given totally different dimensions to the concept of marketing. Transport means conveyance or carrying. It refers physical movement of raw materials, goods and men from one place to another. Transport brings mobility to men and materials. Modern large-scale production and distribution are possible mainly due to efficient and cheap transport facilities. It is an important aid to trade. Q. What do you mean by the term Transport? | 1 | KMC2 | Elaborate the term in 2-3 lines: Internal Trade | 2 | KMR3 | Fill in the Blanks & Match the following 1 mk each | | UTC3 | Explain the essentials of modern office organization | 5 | URA2 | Explain with reason: A good filing system must be flexible and economical. | 5 | URA6 | Write the difference between the following with reference to the point given in thebracket, in the last point you will state which one is better than the other Hire Purchase System & Installment Selling System (Meaning, Resale, Buyer’s status, Degree of Bad debts, Risk) | 5 | URR1 | State whether the following statements are True or False & rectify the False statement Cash department is headed by an auditor | 2 | ADJ2 | Read the following statements and organize our answer with relevant points For conducting a smooth auction sale an auctioneer must go through few points, organize the points in general for the auctioneer. | 5 | ADJ5 | Read the following case carefully and verify the method of sale adopted by Mr. A and Mr. B, also verify who is at a better position in the business and why? Mr. A started a business where he sells electronic goods to the consumers, the nature of his business is that as soon as he sells the goods the ownership of the goods is not transferred to the consumer until & unless the buyer pays the final installment, but the possession of goods is transferred; because of this the buyer cannot resale the goods and also the status of the buyer is as a “hirer” whereas Mr. B started a business where he is engaged in selling electronic goods to the consumers, the nature of Mr. B’s business is, as he sells the goods to the buyer the ownership as well as possession of goods is transferred to the buyer as he pays the 1st installment with this the status of the buyer is as a “owner”and the buyer also can resale the product to others. | 10 | AIT3 | Design a specimen of a cheque | 10 |
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