SSC (English Medium) 10th Standard - Maharashtra State Board Question Bank Solutions

Solar reflectors are important, why?

State the importance of inverters.

Give scientific reason.

Hydropower, solar energy and wind energy are called renewable energy.

Give one example each of a huge disaster and small disaster.

Give one example each of long duration disaster and short duration disaster.

Distinguish between the following.

Electricity generation from solar cells and solar thermal power generation

Complete the following flow chart.

Complete the table.

Observe the figure and label it properly:

1. What is the figure related to?
2. Why are reflectors used?
3. Draw a flow chart showing different stages in such a process.
4. How is the process used to generate electricity?
5. What other method can be used to generate electricity using the same energy source?

Below the figure shows a logo of an organisation. Answer the questions based on this organisation.

1. Under which ACT, this organisation was established?
2. Where are the headquarters located?
3. How do they contribute to society?

Complete the following passage by using the appropriate words given in brackets:

(Delhi, 12, 2005, army, National Disaster, rescue work, State Reserve Police, 2015)

National Disaster Response Force has been established as per the Disaster Management Act, ______. Divisions of this force are working in the army. Overall, ______ divisions are working in the country. Its headquarter is in ______ and it is in action all over the country with the help of ______. In Maharashtra, ______ Response Force is in action through State Reserve Police Force. Personnel of this force have substantial contribution in ______ in disasters like cyclones, cliff-slidings, building collapse, etc.

Give other two names of ethanol.

Give the structural formula of ethanol.

Give two properties of ethanol.

Explain the action of phosphorous trichloride with ethanol. Write the balanced chemical equation of the above reaction.

............ is a functional group of the alcohol.

What should be done if the gas cylinder at your home catches fire?
a) Water should be sprinkled.
b) Sand, soil should be put at it.
c) Cylinder should be covered with wet blanket.
d) One should run away.

Why is it essential to get the training of first aid?

Which different methods are used for transportation of patients? Why?

Write down the reasons, effects and remedial measures taken for any two disasters experienced by you.