Maharashtra SSC Science and Technology Part 2 Board Paper March 2025

Written board papers, 40 marks and 2 hours each: Science & Technology Part 1 and 2, Algebra, Geometry and more.

2025, March 120 minutes 40 marks Save WhatsApp

Sections

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct option (5 marks)	5 questions
Q.1 (B) Answer the following questions (5 marks)	5 questions
Q.2 (A) Give scientific reasons, any two (4 marks)	3 questions
Q.2 (B) Answer the following questions, any three (6 marks)	5 questions
Q.3 Answer the following questions, any five (15 marks)	7 questions
Q.4 Answer any one (5 marks)	2 questions

March 2025 Science and Technology Part 2 board paper

This is the Science Part 2 (biology) paper from the Maharashtra SSC exam on 12 March 2025 (English medium, paper code N 853). It is a 2-hour paper for 40 marks. The board expects labelled diagrams and each question started on a new page. Q.1 has five MCQs and five one-mark items (odd one out, correlation, true or false, "who am I"). Q.2 asks for scientific reasons and short answers. Q.3 has 3-mark questions (any five) and Q.4 has two 5-mark options. The crossword in Q.3 is not included here.

The questions cover every chapter: ATP from glucose and the stages of mitosis, mutation and the mechanism of heredity, why the mother is not responsible for the sex of a child, asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms, completing a food chain, acid rain and steps to conserve biodiversity, solar cells and the problems of thermal and nuclear power, Pisces versus Reptilia and features of Mollusca, vinegar and sewage treatment, stem cells and biotechnology, ways to reduce stress, and a disaster with its effects and remedies.

How to use it

Solve it on paper within 2 hours, with diagrams. Then check every answer against the model answers, especially the points the board looks for in 3- and 5-mark answers. Use the Science Part 2 full subject test and the Science Part 2 subject page to revise weak chapters.

FAQs

Is this paper free?

Yes, completely free.

Does it follow the Balbharati syllabus?

Yes, it is the official March 2025 paper for the current Science Part 2 syllabus. See the SSC exam hub for other subjects.

Chapters covered

Instructions

Solve on paper with a timer, then check against the solutions.

Q.1 (A) Choose the correct option (5 marks)

Q.1 (A)(i) A molecule of glucose is completely oxidised in aerobic respiration and molecules of H₂O and ...................... are produced along with energy.
1. (A) CO₂
2. (B) O₂
3. (C) NaOH
4. (D) HNO₃
1 mark See answer →
Q.1 (A)(ii) Vinegar contains ...................................... acid.
1. (A) acetic
2. (B) lactic
3. (C) tartaric
4. (D) hydrochloric
1 mark See answer →
Q.1 (A)(iii) Any nucleotide of the gene suddenly changes its position that causes a minor change which is nothing but the .....................
1. (A) changes
2. (B) mutation
3. (C) disability
4. (D) translocation
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Q.1 (A)(iv) In humans, sperm production occurs in the .................... organ.
1. (A) vas deferens
2. (B) ejaculatory duct
3. (C) testes
4. (D) urinogenital duct
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Q.1 (A)(v) Solar photovoltaic cell converts the solar radiation energy directly into ........................... energy.
1. (A) Chemical
2. (B) Solar
3. (C) Mechanical
4. (D) Electrical
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Q.1 (B) Answer the following questions (5 marks)

Q.1 (B)(i) Find the odd one out : Fragmentation, Regeneration, Budding, Fertilization.

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Q.1 (B)(ii) Write the correct co-relation : Diabetes : Insulin : : Cancer : .....................

1 mark See answer →
Q.1 (B)(iii) State whether true or false : Study of fossils is an important aspect of the study of evolution.

1 mark See answer →
Q.1 (B)(iv) Give any two commercial uses of Biotechnology.

1 mark See answer →
Q.1 (B)(v) Being a fish, I perform respiration with the help of lungs. Who am I ?

1 mark See answer →

Q.2 (A) Give scientific reasons, any two (4 marks)

Q.2 (A)(i) Give scientific reasons : Sometimes, higher plants and animals too perform anaerobic respiration.

2 marks See answer →
Q.2 (A)(ii) Give scientific reasons : It is not right to consider the mother responsible, for giving birth to a girl child.

2 marks See answer →
Q.2 (A)(iii) Give scientific reasons : The energy generated from nuclear fuels is not environment friendly.

2 marks See answer →

Q.2 (B) Answer the following questions, any three (6 marks)

Q.2 (B)(i) Complete the following food chain :
Grass → ____ → ____ → ____ → Eagle → ____

2 marks See answer →
Q.2 (B)(ii) Distinguish between the following : Class Pisces and Class Reptiles

2 marks See answer →
Q.2 (B)(iii) Observe the following picture and write any two effects of this disaster :
[Pictures: water gushing over an overflowing dam, and a flooded railway track with a halted local train and people walking through the water with umbrellas, i.e. a flood.]

2 marks See answer →
Q.2 (B)(iv) Write any four methods to reduce stress.

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Q.2 (B)(v) Complete the following conceptual picture :
[Concept map: “Sewage after processing” in the centre with four empty boxes around it.]

2 marks See answer →

Q.3 Answer the following questions, any five (15 marks)

Q.3 (i) Define heredity. Explain the mechanism of hereditary changes.

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Q.3 (ii) Write any four stages of mitosis and explain any two of them.

3 marks See answer →
Q.3 (iii) Explain with examples types of asexual reproduction in unicellular organism.

3 marks See answer →
Q.3 (iv) Which fuel is used in thermal power plant ? Write any two problems associated with this type of power generation.

3 marks See answer →
Q.3 (v) Write three characteristics of phylum-Mollusca.

3 marks See answer →
Q.3 (vi) What are the constituents of acid rain ? What are its two effects on earth’s surface ?

3 marks See answer →
Q.3 (viii) Write down the reasons, effects and remedial measures taken for any one disaster seen or heard by you.

3 marks See answer →

Q.4 Answer any one (5 marks)

Q.4 (i) What is biodiversity ? Write any four steps to conserve biodiversity.

5 marks See answer →
Q.4 (ii) What is stem cell ? Write any four uses of stem cell.

5 marks See answer →