MH 10th Question Paper March 2026 Science Part 2

FOR MAHARASHTRA BOARD (MSBSHSE) CLASS 10 EXAM PREPARATION

Maharashtra Board
(MSBSHSE) Class 10
2026
March Session
Question Paper ·
Science Part 2
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Maharashtra Board (MSBSHSE) Class 10 2026 March Session Question Paper
SUBJECT

Science Part 2

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(ii) The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full
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(iii) In case of MCQs [Q. No. 1 (A)] only the first attempt

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1 (A) Choose the correct alternative : 5

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(ii) After complete oxidation of a glucose molecule, ..................... number

of ATP molecules are formed.

(A) 18

(B) 28

(C) 38

(D) 48

(iii) Bat is included in class ...........................

(A) Amphibia

(B) Reptilia

(C) Aves

(D) Mammalia

(iv) In Maharashtra the major hydroelectric power plant is located

at .....................................

(A) Chandrapur

(B) Koyana

(C) Parali

(D) Tarapur

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The chairman of National Disaster Management is Sarpanch.

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

(i) The popularity of probiotic products is increasing.

(ii) Body temperature of reptiles is not constant.

(iii) Nowadays farmers are opting for organic farming.

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

(i) What is meant by carbon dating ? Give any one use of this
technique.

(ii) Complete the table :

Sr. No. Protein Name of Organ

1 ............. Bones

2 Insulin ...................

(iii) 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,

(a) What will be effect on paddy crop ?

(b) Number of which components will increase ?

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(iv) Write any two advantages of hydroelectric power generation.
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(iv) Which fuel is used in thermal power plant ? What are the problems

associated with this type of power generation ?

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(v) Identify the type of body symmetry of the animals shown in the

given pictures :

(A) (B) (C)

(vi) Complete the following conceptual picture with respect to uses :

Xanthan gum

(vii) Which precautions will you take during spraying of pesticides ?

(viii) Write the names of any six materials in first aid box.

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(4) What is the length of a sperm ? 1

(5) Which hormone is secreted by the testes ? 1

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