2023 GSA paper Section 2

Q2Define ceramic and nano-ceramic materials. Why the nano-ceramics show better properties
than their ceramic counterparts? Write the applications of ceramic materials.
(b) What is ‘Black Hole’? How black holes are formed and discovered?
D-Define the term Black Hole. What’s expected inside it? (2018)

(c) Write two applications of each of the following electromagnetic radiations:

(i) Ultraviolet
(ii) Infra-red
(iii) Microwaves
(iv) Radio waves
(v) X-rays.
(d) What is Wildfire? Explain its types, causes, spread and preventions.
Q3Why the bat and whale are considered as mammals?
c) Do the mammals always lay eggs? If yes, where in the world do they live? Write the name
some of them.2019
(ii) Write a note on liver juice ‘Bile’.
Q.No.5. (a) Comment, ‘liver is the chief chemist in human body’(2016)
How the urine is formed? Describe the role of kidney in excretion.
(b) Discuss the function of kidneys in human body.(2015)
Q9Briefly explain the function of following in human body: (2"” each) (10)

(a) ‘Kidneys (b)(2014)

(i)How a bacterial cell is different from a plant cell?

D-Describe the ‘Cell Structure’. Write down at least three differences between ananimal cell
and plant cell.2018
(ii)What do you think cold-blooded animals are slowed down by low temperatures?
What is hepatitis, its types, causes, prevention, and cure?
Q5(a)What do you know about Hepatitis? Describe its types and write down preventive
measures. (2020)
Q5What is the difference between fog and smog? What are the causes of smog and its effects)
Mist and Fog 2014

C-Write a comprehensive note on ‘Smog’. 2014

(b) Differentiate between
(ii) | Smog and Smoke(2015,14,2009)

on human health? Write short note on any one of the latest technologies to eliminate smog to
avoid atmospheric pollution.
(B)What is the role of oxygen-demanding wastes in water pollution? How it can be prevented?
B-What is ‘Water Pollution’. Discuss its causes and measurement methods. Name the
countries with the highest and lowest percentage of it.(2018)
Q4(a)Define the term Water Pollution. What indicators are used to measure the quality of
water? Write down the drinking water quality standards.(2022)

(C)What is the biosphere? Write a note on the ‘Energy Resources’ available in the biosphere.
(D)What are the different layers of the atmosphere? On what basis these layers are classified?
In which layer ‘Auroras’ are formed and where do satellites orbit?
Q.4.(a) What is the sequence of strata of atmosphere and on what factors does it depends?
(2021)
Q4(a)Briefly describe the various segments of atmosphere. How these segments are
maintaining the Earth Radiation Balance?2020
(b)How the organic particulate matter enters in the atmosphere. Also describe the sources?
(2020)
Why are Scientists worried about the increase of CO2 in atmosphere?(2019)
Q6(a)What are antioxidants and why are they used in foods? Write a short note on natural and
synthetic antioxidants.
Q.No.9. (a) Discuss importance of preservatives and antioxidants in food. (2016)

(b)How the carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are digested in humans?

(b)What are carbohydrates? Classify and give detail of each class along with examples (2020)
C-Define ‘Carbohydrates’. Describe different steps to digest these in the human body.(2018)

(c)How does the Navstar GPS system work for different applications?
(d)What is GPS? How does it work?(2020)
(d)(i) Differentiate between network and internet.
(b) What are the different types of a network? Explain each briefly. (5)
2019
(ii) What is the difference among application, program and software?

paper 2022 PART-II (SECTION — A)

(Q2)(a)What do you know about Volcanoes? Discuss the causes and effects of volcanic
eruptions.
(b)Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. Briefly explain
wind energy, solar energy and biofuels.
Q.No.5. (a) Differentiate between Renewable and Non-renewable sources of energy. Give examples of
each one of them. (2013)

Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources(2014)

d) What are the advantages and limitations of renewable energy resources? Briefly explain the
prospects of non-conventional energy resources in Pakistan.(2021)
(D)Differentiate between the renewable and non renewable energy sources. Briefly explain
Geothermal Energy and Hydro Electricity.2012
(D)Differentiate between the renewable and non renewable energy sources. Briefly explain
Geothermal Energy and Hydro Electricity. 2020
Q.3 (a) Differentiate between the renewable and non- renewable sources of energy giving
example of each one of them. 2019

(c)What is a Tornado? How is it formed and what are the effects of tornadoes? Explain briefly.
(B)Differentiate between Middle Latitude Cyclones and Tornadoes. (2020) 2019
(a) Typhoons and Tornadoes(2011)

(d)Discuss various factors which affect the variations in the climate of a place.
Q3(a)discuss Vaccination, types of Vaccines, their side-effects and effectiveness. (5)
(d) What is the difference between vaccines and Antibiotics? How do antibiotics and vaccines
contribute to health? 2019
© Why an indiscriminate / causal use of antibiotic may prove dangerous? (2019
(b) Write down short note on any two of the following.
(i) Antibiotics 2015
Q.6. (a) Briefly explain the difference between an Antibiotic, an Antiviral Drug, a

Pesticide and a Vaccine. 2012

Q.No.4._ What part do antibodies(2013,2011) play in allergic reactions? How vaccination can be helpful
in its control/ prevention? 2013

Q.No.4. (a) What are vaccines? Classify these and discuss DNA vaccines in detail.
(2016)
(b) List any two of the three things that the MMR vaccine protects against. List

any two other vaccines given to children. (2012)

(b)What is Polio? Discuss its symptoms, causes of spreading, prevention and vaccine.
Describe different causes and preventions of ‘Polio’ (2018)
(c)What do you understand by the DNA and RNA? (5)
Deoxyribonucleic Acids (DNA)(2012)

(b) Explain how DNA, mRNA and Proteins are interrelated to each other. (2012)

(d)What is Solid Waste? Discuss the main issues of Solid Waste Management in our country?
Q4(a)Define the term Water Pollution. What indicators are used to measure the quality of
water? Write down the drinking water quality standards.(2022)
(b)What do you understand by the term Population Planning? Point out the different benefits
of Population Planning.
(c)Discuss the possible negative effects that Pakistan my face due to Global Warming and
Climate Change. What steps may be helpful to control the climatic change?
(b) Comment, Green House Effect is a blessing. Also discuss Enhanced Green House Effect and
its relation with global warming.(2016)
Global Warming. (2014,13,15,10)

(a) What is global warming? Is there a sunny side to global warming? If yes, explain.(2011)

(d)What is Radioactivity? Differentiate between natural and artificial radioactivity.

(c)What is natural radioactivity? How it is different from the artificial radioactivity(2020)
Q5(a)What do you understand by the term Remote Sensing? Write its basic principle. Give its
important applications.
Q. No. 6. (a) What do you know about the Remote Sensing Techniques? Explain resolution and
write down the names of its various types?(2016)
(b)Explain the Optical Fiber. Explain how Fiber Optic Communication works? (2022)
(d)Where and how Fiber Optics are used? Also write down their advantages and disadvantages.
(2020)
(b) Give a brief account of optic fibers. What is their importance in present day telecom
system? (2019)
B-How an ‘Optical Fiber’ is constructed? How is it helpful in transmitting the
electromagnetic radiations? (2018)
(b) Write short notes on (i) Fibre Optics (2016)
(c)Briefly explain the working and structure of a Cell Phone.
(d)Explain Artificial Intelligence. What do you understand by the term Robotics?
D-What is ‘Artificial Intelligence’? How is it helpful for humanity?(2018)
Q.No.3. (a) Write a short note on artificial intelligence. (2016)
Paper 2022 section B

Paper 2021 (SECTION —A)

Q.2.(a) Differentiate between a star and a planet. What is the magnitude of a star and how the
color of stars is correlated with their temperatures?
(b) “Semiconductors are the Brains of Moder Electronics”. Explain in detail what this quotation
means.
(2011,2009) Semiconductors

(©) _ Briefly describe the most popular and accepted theory about the origin of the Universe.
(2)A-Describe different methods to estimate the age of the Universe.2018
(d) What are the advantages and limitations of renewable energy resources? Briefly explain
the prospects of non-conventional energy resources in Pakistan.
Q.3.(a) Explain with examples the relationship between cells, tissues and organs.
(b) Explain the differences in structure & function between a cell wall and a cell membrane.
(c) What is meant by transpiration? Explain in detail the significance of leaf structure in the
process of transpiration.
(d) What is meant by the term double circulation? Briefly describe how the heart is adapted to
keep blood flowing in a double circulation.
Q.4.(a) What is the sequence of strata of atmosphere and on what factors does it depends?
(b) Describe water cycle and briefly explain the major processes involved in water cycle?
(c) What is the Difference between asthenosphere and lithosphere? Explain various
components of lithosphere.
(d) _ Differentiate between food contaminants and food adulterants.
(c)Discuss different methods of Food preservation. 2020

Q.5.(a) Define the term “malnutrition”. Elaborate its major causes and consequences.
(b) Explain how a slice of bread after few days decomposes due to the growth of fungi.
(c) What is a computer memory? Describe its units and discuss various types of memories.
(d) Differentiate between natural and artificial satellites. Briefly describe the working of
communication satellites with some applications.
Differentiate between natural and artificial satellites. For what purpose artificial satellites are used?

(2011)
Section B 2021
Paper 2020
Q2(a)On 7th April 2012 an Avalanche hit a Pakistan military base in Gayari sector trapping 140
soldiers and civilians under deep snow. What is Avalanche; describe its four types with focus on
most dangerous type?
(B)What do you understand by Global Wind and Pressure patterns? Also explain wind and
pressure features at higher altitude.
(C)World largest earthquake was assigned a magnitude of 9.5 by the United States Geological
Survey on 22 May960 in southern Chile Valdivia. What do you know about earthquake? Also
explain shallow-focus and deep-focus earthquakes.
Q.4. (a) Very briefly explain the difference between Earthquakes(2012,2018), Volcanic

eruptions, Floods and Tsunamis. 2012

(D)Differentiate between the renewable and non renewable energy sources. Briefly explain
Geothermal Energy and Hydro Electricity. Repeated in 2022 re and renewable
Q3(a)What are Pesticides? Explain their different types; why persistent pesticides are more
lethal for mankind?
Q.No.8. — Write all that you know about Pesticides. How are they classified by agronomists? (2013)

(a) What are pesticides? Explain how these are dangerous to human beings(2010)

(b)What are carbohydrates? Classify and give detail of each class along with examples.
(c)Discuss different methods of Food preservation. 2020
(d)Where and how Fiber Optics are used? Also write down their advantages and disadvantages.
Q4(a)Briefly describe the various segments of atmosphere. How these segments are
maintaining the Earth Radiation Balance?
(b)How the organic particulate matter enters in the atmosphere. Also describe the sources?
(c)What is natural radioactivity? How it is different from the artificial radioactivity?
(d)What are the Fossils? Discuss the importance of paleontology.
Q5(a)What do you know about Hepatitis? Describe its types and write down preventive
measures.
(B)Differentiate between Middle Latitude Cyclones and Tornadoes.
(C)What is Open System Interconnections (OSI) and describe its layers?
(d)What is GPS? How does it work?

Paper 2019
PART - II
SECTION- I
Q.2 (a) Deficiency of vitamins causes different human diseases some of which are given in the
table
below choose the correct type of vitamin from the box and write in front of each disease. (5)
Vit.A Vit. B1 Vit.C Vit. D Vit E Vit. K
Diseases caused due to lack of vitaman Name of the vitaman
1.Poor night vision
2. Bleeding gums
3. Rickets in children
4. Beri-Beri
5, Anaemia)
(D) What is the significance of Vitamins? Describe the sources, uses and deficiency symptoms
of fat soluble vitamins(2017)
People suffering from cardiovascular disease having high level of cholesterol in their blood,
this often leads to build of fats on its internal arterial walls, suggests how this might be
harmful to the heart
(b) What is Cholesterol? Discuss its importance, normal blood level and dangers of elevated
levels with reference to the health and disease in humans.(2016)
© Why the excessive use of chemical fertilizers should be avoided?
b) What are fertilizers? What do you understand by NPK Fertilizers? 2015
Fertilizers 2011

D- Why are Scientists worried about the increase of CO2 in atmosphere?

Q.3 (a) Differentiate between the renewable and non- renewable sources of energy giving
example of
each one of them.
(b) Give a brief account of optic fibers. What is their importance in present day telecom
system?
(c) What is the most dangerous part of hurricane and how do cyclone affect humans? (5)
(d) What is the difference between vaccines and Antibiotics? How do antibiotics and vaccines
contribute to health? Vaccine 2012 2022 2016
Antibiotics (2011,15,18)

Q4(a) What is the importance of forests in the economy of a country? (5)

b) Give a brief account of biotechnology. (5)
Q.No.9. Write note on: (a) Biotechnology (b) Global Warming (5 each) 2011

c) Do the mammals always lay eggs? If yes, where in the world do they live? Write the name
some of them.
d) How can the sun have such a strong gravitational field if its made of gases? (5)
5(a) What does Ozone depletion mean and how can we protect the ozone layer? (5)
. (C) What do you mean by Ozone depletion and how we can prevent its depletion?2017
(b) What are the different types of a network? Explain each briefly. (5)
© Why an indiscriminate / causal use of antibiotic may prove dangerous? (5)
d Why do atoms form bonds? Name three major types of chemical bonds. (5)
SECTION — ll

Paper 2018 correction req in sec 2

PART-II
SECTION-I
(2)A-Describe different methods to estimate the age of the Universe.
B-Explain the formation of Lunar Eclipse.
(B) Differentiate between the occurrence of Lunar and Solar Eclipse?2017
Q.3. (a) How solar eclipse and lunar eclipse are caused?2015
Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse 2014
C-Explain the terms Dark Energy and Dark Matter.
D-Define the term Black Hole. What’s expected inside it?
(3)A-Describe different causes and preventions of ‘Polio’ 2018
B-Define the term ‘Bio-Fuel’. How is it helpful to promote clean energy?
C-Define ‘Carbohydrates’. Describe different steps to digest these in the human body.
D-Describe the ‘Cell Structure’. Write down at least three differences between ananimal cell
and plant cell.

(4)A-What is ‘Acid Rain’.Describe its causes and how it can be prevented?

? (D) What is an Acid Rain and how it is produced. Briefly describe the dangers associated with
it?(2017)
B-What is ‘Water Pollution’. Discuss its causes and measurement methods. Name the
countries with the highest and lowest percentage of it.(2018)
C-Write a comprehensive note on ‘Smog’.
D-Describe different causes of ‘Tsunami’. Is there any difference between a
Tsunami and a tidal wave? Name the worst Tsunami ever recorded.
Q. No. 7. (a) What is tsunami? How the tsunamis generated and what are their characteristics?
(2016)
Q.4. (a) Very briefly explain the difference between Earthquakes, Volcanic

eruptions, Floods and Tsunamis.2012

(5)A-Write a note, how data is stored on a ‘Hard Disk’.

B-How an ‘Optical Fiber’ is constructed? How is it helpful in transmitting the
electromagnetic radiations?
C-Write a comprehensive note on ‘Balanced Diet’.
Q.9 (a Explain what is meant by a balanced diet?2012

D-What is ‘Artificial Intelligence’? How is it helpful for humanity?

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE-I (GENERAL SCIENCE & ABILITY)
SECTION-II
Paper 2017 correction in sec 2

PART-II SECTION-I
Q.No.2. (A) What are the factors responsible for environmental pollution? (B) Briefly explain
the main reasons of water-logging in Pakistan. (C) What do you mean by Ozone depletion and
how we can prevent its depletion? (D) What is an Acid Rain and how it is produced. Briefly
describe the dangers associated with it?
Q.No.3. (A) Explain in detail the common causes of Heart Attack.
(B) Differentiate between drug addiction and drug abuse.
(C) Draw the structure of human ear and briefly explain its functions.
(D) What is the significance of Vitamins? Describe the sources, uses and deficiency symptoms
of fat soluble vitamins.
Q.No.4. (A) What is a mirage? Describe in detail the creation of mirage.
(B) Differentiate between the occurrence of Lunar and Solar Eclipse?
(C) Briefly explain what effects are produced due to Rotation & Revolution of Earth? (5)
Rotation period at the equator 2009

(D) Most of the household appliances utilize ‘DC’ then why we generate ‘AC’ at
power stations?
Q.No.5. (A) Differentiate between RAM and ROM. (5)
(B) Name three basic buses employed in a computer and explain what each is used for. (5)
(C) Draw a basic computer block diagram and briefly explain the function of each part.
(D) Describe various types of computers classified on the basis of size, memory
capacity and speed.

Paper 2016
PART-II
SECTION-I
Q. No. 2. (a) What were the main objectives of Clean Development Mechanism? Also explain
the reasons for the criticism on Koyoto Protocol by the developed countries.
(b) Differentiate between Sanitary and Industrial Landfills, also describe the land selection
criteria for Landfills.
Q.No.3. (a) Write a short note on artificial intelligence.
(b) Write short notes on (i) Fibre Optics (ii) Global Positioning System
Q.No.4. (a) What are vaccines? Classify these and discuss DNA vaccines in detail.
(b) What are causative organism and vector for , enlist possible ways of prevention from
dengue.
Dengue Virus 2009

Q.No.5. (a) Comment, ‘liver is the chief chemist in human body’. (5)
(b) What is Cholesterol? Discuss its importance, normal blood level and dangers of elevated
levels with reference to the health and disease in humans.
Q. No. 6. (a) What do you know about the Remote Sensing Techniques? Explain resolution and
write down the names of its various types?
(b) What is hydrological cycle? Discuss its importance. (5)
Q. No. 7. (a) What is tsunami? How the tsunamis generated and what are their characteristics?
(b) What is an earth quake? Discuss Richter Scale in this context. What was the intensity of the
earth quake in Pakistan dated 26 October 2015 and where was the locus?
Q.No.8 =a) Explain the shape of water molecule with the help of Molecular Orbital Theory,
also draw its orbital diagram.
(b) What are the gamma rays? Explain their applications.
Gamma rays 2009

Q.No.9. (a) Discuss importance of preservatives and antioxidants in food.

(b) Comment, Green House Effect is a blessing. Also discuss Enhanced Green House Effect and
its relation with global warming.

Paper 2015

PART-IIQ.2. (a) libn-e Batoota’s famous book Rihalah is an important source of history
andgeography. Justify it.
(b) Albarouni is recognized more as natural scientist rather theorist. Comment.

Q.3. (a) How solar eclipse and lunar eclipse are caused?
(b) Discuss the function of kidneys in human body.

Q.4 (a) Describe briefly the principle working of two of the followings
(i) Television (ii) Microwave oven (2014,11,10 )(iii) RADAR
(b) What is current status and future perspective of BIOTECHNOLGY in Pakistan?

Q.5. (a) What do mean by night vision technology?

(b) How Energy crises can be minimized in Pakistan.

Q.6. (a) Write short note on Seismography.

(b) Differentiate between
(i) Cell and battery (ii) | Smog and Smoke

Q.7. (a) What do you understand by Pollen Allergy.

(b) Write down short note on any two of the following.
(i) Antibiotics (ii) Hormones (iii) | Green House effect?

Q.8. (a) ~—- Write down note on Forensic Science and Criminology.
(b) What are fertilizers? What do you understand by NPK Fertilizers?

Q.9. (a) What is Anemia? What are its symptoms and causes?
(b) Write short note on space shuttle.
Paper 2014
Q.No.2. Discuss the contribution of Muslim scientists in the development of Astronomy, (10)
Algebra and Trigonometry. (3, 312, 31? each)

Q.No.3. Give brief answers to the following questions: (2 each) (10)

(a) Why do we bring our hands close to our mouth while shouting across to

someone far away? (b) = Why do we lean forward while climbing a hill?

(c) | Why does a swimming pool appear less deep than it actually is?

(d) Why cannot petrol fire be extinguished by water?

(e) Why do Australians celebrate their Christmas during summer?

Q4Differentiate between: (2 each) (10)

(a) Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia (b) Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources

(c) Lava and Magma 2009 (d) Mist and Fog (e) Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse

Q5Briefly explain the working principle of the following: (5 each) (10)

(a) Radar (b) Microwave Oven

Q6Give brief explanations for following phenomena: (2 each) (10)

(a) While watching a cricket match we see the ball struck a moment before we hear the sound of the bat
hitting the ball.

(b) A ship though made largely of steel, which is heavier than water, floats in

water.

(c) — The colour of the same cloth when seen in electric light appears different from

the colour when seen in day light.

(d) Glass when heated cracks while metal does not.

(e) Although each eye perceives a separate image, we do not see everything

double.

Q7Write short NOTES on the following: (5 each) (10)

(a) Environmental effects of Fertilizer use. (b) Global Warming.

Q8Differentiate between: (2 each) (10)

(a) Smog and Smoke (b) Radiotherapy (2013,2014) and Chemotherapy(2013)

(c) __ Diastolic and Systolic blood pressure (d) Infection and Allergy

(e) Conductors and Insulators

Q9Briefly explain the function of following in human body: (2"” each) (10)
(a) ‘Kidneys (b) — Lymphatic system

(c) Thyroid gland (d) ‘Pituitary gland

PAPER 2013
from paper 2013 mcqs portion to 2000

Q.No.2. (a) “The flood disaster in Pakistan is caused by the follies of humans “. Comment. (05)

(b) State the message of “The Earth Hour Movement”. (05)

Q.No.3. (a) Porifera is an ancient group of animals from Cambrian period. What is the cause of their
survival /success? (05)

(b) How heavy water (2011,2009)differs from ordinary water and what is its use in the Atomic Reactor?
(05)

Q.No.4._ What part do antibodies play in allergic reactions? How vaccination can be helpful in its
control/ prevention? (10)

Q.No.5. (a) Differentiate between Renewable and Non-renewable sources of energy. Give examples of
each one of them. (05)

(b) Why Nuclear Energy is being preferred in developed countries and why are we lagging behind in this

important source of energy? (05)

Q.No.6. (a) What is Nanotechnology and what are its uses? (05)

(b) Briefly explain the differences between Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. (05)

Q.No.7._ Write comprehensive notes on:

(a) LASER (2012) and their uses. (b) OPTIC FIBRES and their importance in modern telecom system. (5
each)

Q.No.8. — Write all that you know about Pesticides. How are they classified by agronomists? (10)

Q.No.9. Write note on: (a) Biotechnology (b) Global Warming (5 each)

Paper 2012

Q.2. Write briefly about two or more major achievements of each of the following two

famous Muslim scientists: 5x 2=10

(a) Abu Abdullah Mohammad Bin Musa Al Khwarizmi

() Abu Ali Al Hassan ibn Al Hassan Al Haytham

Q.3. (a) List four or more physical characteristics of the Earth. (05)

(b) Briefly explain how Seasons and Ocean Tides are produced on the Earth? (05)

Q.4. (a) Very briefly explain the difference between Earthquakes, Volcanic

eruptions, Floods and Tsunamis. (05)

() Briefly explain the difference between Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks. (05)

Q.5. (a) Very briefly explain the difference between an Insulator, a Conductor, a

Semiconductor and a Superconductor. (05)

(b) ‘Briefly explain the difference between a Laser and a Photovoltaic Cell. (05)

Q.6. (a) Briefly explain the difference between an Antibiotic, an Antiviral Drug, a

Pesticide and a Vaccine. (05)

(b) List any two of the three things that the MMR vaccine protects against. List

any two other vaccines given to children. (05)

Q.7. (a) Briefly explain how Photosynthesis works. (05)

(b) Briefly explain the Nitrogen Cycle in nature. (05)

Q.8 § (a Differentiate between the following: (05)

Deoxyribonucleic Acids (DNA)

Messenger Ribonucleic Acids (mRNA)

Proteins

(b) Explain how DNA, mRNA and Proteins are interrelated to each other. (05)

Q.9 (a Explain what is meant by a balanced diet? (05)

(b) Give the major function of the following micronutrients: (05)

Vitamin A Vitamin C Iron Calcium Iodine

Paper2011

Write short note on the following Muslim scientists by giving their exact life span and contribution to

the field of science:-

(a) Jabar-bin-Hayan () Bu Ali Sina

Differentiate between any FIVE of the following pairs

(a) Typhoons and Tornadoes (b) Microscope and Telescope (c) Ultrasonics and Infrasonics
(d) Hard water and Heavy water (e) Isotopes and Isomers 2010 (f) Antibodies and Antibiotics

(g) Antigen and Vaccine

(a) | What is a galaxy? The Earth belongs to which galaxy?

() Briefly describe what is big bang theory. (4)

( Do you think that Pluto is still ninth planet of our solar system? If yes, how and if not why?

(a) Basically how many forms of energy are there? Also name these. (1+1 = 2)

() Enlist different types of energy. (4)

Why are scientists trying to find alternate energy sources? (2)

(d) What is a renewable energy source? Quote three examples of renewable energy sources. (2)

Is plastic a natural or an artificial polymer? Describe various types of plastics and their uses. (10)

(a) What do the following abbreviations stand for LAN (ii) HTTP (ij) HTML (iv) PDF (v) URL

() Differentiate between natural and artificial satellites. For what purpose artificial satellites are used?

(a) What is the main function of Ribosome (ii) Mitochondria (iii) Lysosomes (iv) Chloroplasts

(v) Golgi apparatus

(b) Give habitats of following animals:

@ Rattle snake (ii) Ostrich (ii) Platypus (iv) — Rhinoceros

(v) Chimpanzee.

Write short notes on the following

(a) Nucleic acids (b) Fertilizers (c) Semiconductors (d) Microwave oven (e) Internet

Paper2010

Write short note on the following by giving their exact life span and contributions to the field

of science. (Accurate facts will be appreciated)

(a) Al- Biruni (b) Ibn — al —- Haitham

What do you know about hereditary diseases? Comment how they are transferred from

parents to offsprings?

Write briefly about ANY FIVE of the following: (Answer in three or four sentences)

(a) Plaster of Paris (b) Reflex Action

(c) Pace Maker (d) Swine Flue

(e) Microwave Oven (f) The Internet

(g) Voltage Stablizer

(a) What is global warming? Is there a sunny side to global warming? If yes, explain. (2+ 6)

(b) What makes the seasons happen? (2)

In which region of the world, the following animals are found? Give two main characteristics

of each. (2x5)

(a) Blind dolphin (b) Kangaroo (c) Panda

(d) Kiwi (e) Penguin

(a) In which organ these parts are present in animals or human body? (2 +8)

(b) Describe the function of each briefly:

() Coronary artery (ii) Sino-auricular Node (iii) Aortic Valve (iv) Auricle

Differentiate between the following pairs: (2x5)

(a) Hydrometer and Hygrometer (b) Perimeter and Telemeter

(c) Isotopes and Isomers (d) Flying mammal and Bird

(e) Vertebrates and Invertebrates

(a) What are pesticides? Explain how these are dangerous to human beings? (2+ 4)

(b) What do the following scientific abbreviations stand far? (1/2 each)

@ STP (ij) LORAN (iii) SONAR (iv) MAF

(v) MeV (vi) MASER (vil) AWACS (iii) CCTV

Paper 2009

Q2Write short note on the following by giving their exact life span and contributions to the

field of science (Accurate facts will be appreciated) (5 x 2)

(a) Umer Al Khayam (b) Zakariya Al Razi

Q3Differentiate between ANY FIVE of the following pairs. (2x 5)

(a) Umbra and Penumbra (b) Heavy water and hard water (c) Smog and Smoke

(d) Myopia and Hypropia (e) Lava and Magma (f) Periscope and perimeter (g)X-rays and Gamma rays
Q4sun is a glorious star in our sky. Write down its characteristics with reference to the following data:

Distance from earth (b) Mean distance from centre of galaxy

Velocity around centre of galaxy (d) Revolution period around centre of galaxy

Equatorial diameter (f) Rotation period at the equator

Core temperature (h) Solar wind The lovely Diamond Ring effect (i) Future of sun

Write briefly (not more than three to four sentences) about ANY FIVE of the following. (2x 5)

Allotropy (b) Nebula (c) Enrichment of Uranium

Aqua Regia (e) Greenhouse effect (f) Igneous rocks

(a) Define GENETIC ENGINEERING. In how many ways Genetic Engineering can be

applied in different fields of life? Does it benefit society?

Discuss do the following scientific abbreviations stand for? (1/2 each) SONAR (ii) CNS (iii) PTFE (iv) LDL
(v) SARS

) GUT (vii) BASIC (viii) BTU

(a) What are MINERALS? Discuss ANY TWO physical properties thereof. Also mention

the names of four precious minerals of high commercial value.

(b) Define the following: (1 each)

(i) Amphibion (ii) Synchronous satellite (iii) Big Dipper

(iv) Fermentation (v) Millennium Bug

(a) Define RECEPTORS in man. Name different receptor organs in human body.

Also discuss ANY TWO of them briefly.

(b) Give scientific reasons of the following. (1 each)

The dogs pant, the birds open their mouth and the elephants move rapidly their ears.

ii) The manholes covers are generally round.

A geostationary satellite appears standstill to a viewer on the equator of earth.

We never see birds urinating.

Pasteurized milk has more nourishment than the ordinary boiled milk.

(a) Highlight the similarities and differences between animals and plants. (3+3)
(b) Write short note on ANY TWO of the following. (2 each)

(i) Teleprinter (ii) Dengue Virus (iii) Vacuum Cleaner

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