Maharashtra 10th Std Model Question Paper Science and Technology Part II

Maharashtra State Board Sample Paper 2026

N 718 Seat No.

2025 VII 04 1100 – N 718 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (72) – PART II (E)
(REVISED COURSE)

Time : 2 Hours (Pages 8) Max. Marks : 40

Note :— (i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full
marks.

(iii) In case of MCQs [Q. No. 1 (A)] only the first attempt
will be evaluated and will be given credit.

(iv) Scientifically and technically correct, labelled diagrams
should be drawn wherever necessary.

(v) Each new question should be started on the new
page.

1 (A) Choose the correct alternatives : 5

(i) Our muscle cells perform ................... type of respiration during
exercise.

(A) Aerobic

(B) Anaerobic

(C) Fermentation

(D) Krebs Cycle
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(ii) Which of the following animals can regenerate its broken body

part ?

(A) Cockroach

(B) Frog

(C) Sparrow

(D) Starfish

(iii) Government of India has encouraged the ............... for improving

the productivity by launching NKM-16.

(A) Apiculture

(B) Cultivation of medicinal plants

(C) Pisciculture

(D) Fruit processing

(iv) At the district level .................. is responsible for disaster

management and implementation of rehabilitation schemes.

(A) Collector

(B) Tahsildar

(C) Education Officer

(D) Chief Executive Officer

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(v) ...................... of West Bengal is reserved for tigers.

(A) Manas National Park

(B) Western Ghat

(C) Molai Jungle

(D) Sundarban National Park

(B) Answer the following questions : 5

(i) State whether the following statement is True or False :

Evolution is the gradual change occurring in living organisms
over a long duration.

(ii) Write the name of any one sexual disease.

(iii) Select odd man out :

Gutkha, Yoga, Alcoholic drinks, Cigarette.

(iv) Fill in the box with proper word :

Kinetic Energy .................... Electric
in wind energy

(v) Match the correct pair :

Column A Column B

Xylitol (a) To impart acidity

(b) To impart sweetness

(c) Pigment.

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2 (A) Give scientific reasons (any two) : 4

(i) Some of the organs in human body are most valuable.

(ii) Hydroelectric energy, solar energy and wind energy are

called renewable energies.

(iii) Fibres are one of the important nutrients.

(B) Answer the following questions (any three) : 6

(i) Observe the given animals and answer the questions :

Fig. A Fig. B

(a) Identify the animals shown in above figure.

(b) State the type of evidence of evolution related to

above animals.

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(ii) Complete the table :

Sr. No. Microbe used Name of beverage

1. Lactobacillus brevis Coffee

2. Candida, Hansenula,

Pichia, Saccharomyces .......................

3. Saccharomyces cerevisiae Wine

4. Saccharomyces cerevisiae ........................

(iii) Fill in the box with proper word :

Asexual reproduction
in multicellular organisms

.............. ..............

(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.

(v) Write any two objectives of disaster management.

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3 Answer the following questions (any five) : 15

(i) Distinguish between Sexual reproduction and Asexual reproduction.

(ii) Complete the chart :

Lipids

a Glycolysis b

c

d

e

f

(iii) Answer the following questions :

(a) Define vestigial organs.

(b) Write names of any two vestigial organs in human body.

(c) Write the names of any two vestigial organs which are

non-functional in human beings but functional in other

organisms.

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(iv) Complete the following flow chart :
(a) Generation of electrical energy using thermal energy :

Fuel Coal

(b) Energy transformation in thermal power plant :

Chemical energy Electrical
in coal energy

(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.
(vi) Write a short note on the importance of medicinal plants.
(vii) Explain the importance of good communication with others.
(viii) Identify the type of disaster and write its effect :
(a) Terrorism
(b) Forest fire
(c) Theft.
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4. Answer the following questions (any one) : 5
(i) Complete the following flow chart explaining my role in environmental
conservation :

..................
Conservation ..................

My Role in
Environmental ..................
Conservation

.................. ..................

(ii) Observe the following picture. Write the answers of the following
questions :

Fig. A Fig. B

(a) Identify the class of animals shown in above picture.
(b) Which similarities are shown in above animals from the adaptation
point of view ?
(c) Why these animals are included in different classes inspite of
their similarities ?

Maharashtra State Board Sample Paper 2026

N 719
Seat No.
2025 VII 04 - 1100

Time : 2 Hours SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (72) – PART II (M)

–

(REVISED COURSE)

Pages - 8 Total Marks : 40

:— (i)

(ii)

(iii) 1

(iv)

(v)

1 5

(i)

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(ii)

(iii) NKM-16

(iv)

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(v)

5

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

....................

(v)

a

b

c

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2 4

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

6

(i)

( )

( )

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(ii)

1.

2.

3.

4.

(iii)

.............. ..............

(iv)

( )

( )

(v)

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3 15

(i)

(ii)

(Glycolysis)

(iii)

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(iv)

(v)

(vi)
(vii)
(viii)

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4. 5

(i)

.................. ..................

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(ii)