Science and Technology: most repeated questions

Questions that have come up in more than one paper, matched by what they ask rather than exact wording. Most repeated first.

  1. 13×Asked in 2075, 2074
    What is the full form of CNG?Solved1
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  2. 11×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "biotechnology"? [1] b) Write the applications of biotechnology. [2] c) What are the advantages and disadvantages of biotechnology? [2]Solved5
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  3. 10×Asked in 2075
    What is meant by the term "biomedical engineering"? Write any three applications of biomedical engineering. How can we utilize biomedical engineering?Solved5
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  4. 9×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "chemical reaction"? [1] b) Write the characteristics of a chemical reaction. [2] c) Write the examples of chemical reactions in daily life. [2]Solved5
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  5. 8×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "acid rain"? [1] b) Write the causes of acid rain. [2] c) What are the effects of acid rain? [2]Solved5
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  6. 6×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "acid"? Explain the properties of acids with examples. [5] b) What is meant by the term "base"? Explain the properties of bases with examples. [5]Solved10
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  7. 6×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "conservation of energy"? [1] b) Write the principle of conservation of energy. [2] c) Give examples of energy conservation in daily life. [2]Solved5
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  8. 6×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "information technology"? Explain the applications of information technology in healthcare. [5] b) What is meant by the term "communication technology"? Explain the applications of communication technology in healthcare. [5]Solved10
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  9. 6×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "non renewable energy"? [1] b) Write the examples of non renewable energy sources. [2] c) What are the disadvantages of using non renewable energy sources? [2]Solved5
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  10. 4×Asked in 2082, 2081
    5. Study the given figures and write any two differences between them. [figure in the original paper]Solved2
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  11. 3×Asked in 2074
    a) What is an operating system? [1] b) Write any four functions of an operating system. [4]Solved5
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  12. 3×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "fuse"? [1] b) How does a fuse work? [2] c) What are the advantages of using a fuse? [2]Solved5
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  13. 3×Asked in 2082, 2081
    Calculate the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 500\ g of water from 30^ to 90^Solved
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  14. 3×Asked in 2082
    Check the validity of equation S = ut + 12at^2 , by unit wise analysis.Solved2
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  15. 3×Asked in 2081, 2075, 2074
    What difficulties would have Mendel faced if he had used apple plant instead of pea for his experiment? Write in two points.Solved2
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  16. 3×Asked in 2082, 2081
    Study the given concept map and write the name of P and Q bees, where P and Q are formed by different processes. [figure in the original paper]Solved
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  17. 3×Asked in 2075, 2074
    The SI unit of electric current is .Solved1
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  18. 3×Asked in 2075, 2074
    Write the chemical formula of washing soda.Solved1
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  19. 2×Asked in 2082, 2075
    a) A convex lens has the focal length of 4 cm. draw a ray diagram for the image formed by this convex lens when an object is kept at 8.5 cm in front of the lens. Also, calculate out its power. [2] b) Which lens is used to remedy short sightedness? Show with…Solved4
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  20. 2×Asked in 2074
    a) What is a computer network topology? [1] b) Write any four types of computer network topologies. [4]Solved5
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  21. 2×Asked in 2074
    a) What is a database? [1] b) Write any four advantages of a database. [4]Solved5
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  22. 2×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "isotopes"? [1] b) Write the examples of isotopes. [2] c) What are the uses of isotopes? [2]Solved5
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  23. 2×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "nuclear fusion"? [1] b) Write the equation for the nuclear fusion of hydrogen. [2] c) What are the advantages of nuclear fusion? [2]Solved5
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  24. 2×Asked in 2075
    a) What is meant by the term "photosynthesis"? [1] b) Write the chemical equation for photosynthesis. [2] c) What are the factors affecting photosynthesis? [2]Solved5
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  25. 2×Asked in 2082, 2081
    Convert/Calculate as per the instruction: i) (BCA) 16 = (?) 2 ii) (422) 10 = (?) 2 iii) (101) 2 (100) 2 = (?) 2 iv) (1111) 2 (11) 2Solved4
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  26. 2×Asked in 2082
    Copy the given ray diagram in your answer sheet and Complete. In which principle is it based? [figure in the original paper]Solved
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  27. 2×Asked in 2082
    Define the process which is shown in the figure and write any one application of it. [figure in the original paper]Solved
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  28. 2×Asked in 2075, 2074
    Pancreas is called mixed gland. Why?Solved2
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  29. 2×Asked in 2082, 2081
    Rewrite the given program after correcting the bugs: REM to add record in an existing file CLS OPEN "Rec.Dat" FOR OUTPUT AS 1 SE: INPUT "Enter Name, Class and Roll No."; Nm$, Cl, Rn INPUT 2, Nm$, Cl, Rn INPUT "More records (Y/N)?"; Y$ IF UCASE$(Y$)="Y" THEN…Solved2
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  30. 2×Asked in 2075
    What is meant by the term "artificial intelligence"? Explain the applications of artificial intelligence.Solved5
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  31. 2×Asked in 2075
    What is meant by the term "artificial satellite"? Explain the types of artificial satellites with examples.Solved5
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  32. 2×Asked in 2075
    What is meant by the term "simple machine"? Explain the types of simple machines with examples.Solved5
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  33. 2×Asked in 2075
    What is meant by the term "space probe"? Explain the objectives of space probes.Solved5
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  34. 2×Asked in 2075
    What is meant by the term "stem cell"? Explain the applications of stem cells.Solved5
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  35. 2×Asked in 2075, 2074
    What is the chemical name of plaster of paris?Solved1
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  36. 2×Asked in 2075, 2074
    What is the valency of nitrogen?Solved1
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  37. 2×Asked in 2075, 2074
    Which gas is filled in the electric bulb?Solved1
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  38. 2×Asked in 2082, 2075
    Write any one balanced chemical equation of a reaction that uses a catalyst.Solved
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  39. 2×Asked in 2082, 2081
    Write a function of worker bee done during of 1 3 days and 18 20 days of each.Solved
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  40. 2×Asked in 2081, 2075
    Write any two characteristics of worker bee.Solved2
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  41. 2×Asked in 2082, 2081
    Write any two differences between open and closed universe.Solved
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  42. 2×Asked in 2082, 2081
    Write any two differences between mitosis and meiosis cell division.Solved
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  43. 2×Asked in 2082, 2081
    Write down the output of the given program and also show them in dry run table. DECLARE SUB Series () CALL Series END SUB Series N = 4 X = 1 DO WHILE X < 5 PRINT N N = N 10 + 4 X = X + 1 LOOP END SUBSolved2
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