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Key Facts: Karnataka SSLC Science (KSEAB) Exam
~3 h 15 m
Typical exam duration for SSLC Science
KSEAB SSLC exam logistics / date sheet reporting
~33%
Commonly reported minimum per-subject pass mark
KSEAB pass criteria reporting (confirm current circular)
Mixed paper
Official format is objective-style + subjective answers
KSEAB SSLC Science assessment pattern
En + Kn
Common media languages (English and Kannada)
KSEAB SSLC language media practice
NCERT X
Class 10 Science content alignment
Karnataka SSLC Science / NCERT-aligned syllabus
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official mixed paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
KSEAB SSLC Science is a Class 10 board subject with a mixed objective + subjective paper lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes. Pass is commonly ~33% per subject plus aggregate rules as notified. Fees are paid through schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation — not an official paper simulation.
Sample Karnataka SSLC Science (KSEAB) Practice Questions
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1Which of the following is a chemical change?
2A balanced chemical equation primarily obeys the:
3The reaction 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂ (by electricity) is an example of:
4In Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu, the brown deposit on zinc is:
5When iron nails are placed in copper sulphate solution, the solution turns:
6BaCl₂ + Na₂SO₄ → BaSO₄ + 2NaCl is an example of:
7In the reaction 2Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃, iron is:
8Which equation is correctly balanced?
9An acid turns blue litmus:
10The pH of a neutral solution at 25 °C is:
About the Karnataka SSLC Science (KSEAB) Exam
Karnataka SSLC Science is the Class 10 public examination science paper under the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB). It assesses NCERT-aligned Class 10 Science: chemical reactions and equations; acids, bases and salts; metals and non-metals; carbon and its compounds; periodic classification; life processes; control and coordination; reproduction; heredity; light (reflection and refraction); the human eye and the colourful world; electricity; magnetic effects of electric current; sources of energy; our environment; and management of natural resources. The official assessment is a mixed objective + subjective paper commonly lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes, with English and Kannada media. Fees and exact blueprints are notified by KSEAB on kseab.karnataka.gov.in (model papers are also commonly available via related board portals such as kseeb.karnataka.gov.in). Pass marks are commonly described as about 33% per subject with aggregate rules. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with explanations and calculation practice; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed paper.
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Assessment
Official KSEAB SSLC Science is assessed as a mixed paper: objective-style items plus subjective short and long answers, commonly lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes. Content follows Karnataka SSLC Science / NCERT-aligned Class 10 Science across Physics (light, electricity, magnetic effects, sources of energy), Chemistry (chemical reactions, acids/bases/salts, metals and non-metals, carbon compounds, periodic classification), and Biology (life processes, control and coordination, reproduction, heredity, our environment, management of natural resources). English and Kannada media are typically available. Exact theory–internal/practical splits are as published by KSEAB for the year — confirm circulars on kseab.karnataka.gov.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept and calculation fluency — it does not simulate official attempt limits, subjective long answers, or internal assessment.
Time Limit
About 3 hours 15 minutes
Passing Score
Commonly reported as about 33% in each subject together with aggregate rules as published by KSEAB for the year; verify the current pass criteria circular.
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by KSEAB and paid through schools for regular SSLC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement; balancing; oxidation and reduction basics.
Acids, Bases and Salts
pH scale, indicators, strong/weak acids and bases, neutralization, and everyday salts such as baking soda and washing soda.
Metals and Non-metals
Physical properties, reactivity series, ionic bonding, extraction ideas, and corrosion/prevention.
Carbon and its Compounds
Covalent bonding, saturated/unsaturated hydrocarbons, functional groups, homologous series, and ethanol/ethanoic acid properties.
Periodic Classification of Elements
Modern periodic law, groups and periods, and trends in atomic size, valency, and metallic character.
Life Processes
Nutrition, respiration, transportation in plants and humans, and excretion.
Control and Coordination
Neurons, reflex arc, brain parts, animal hormones, and plant hormones/tropisms.
Reproduction
Asexual methods, sexual reproduction in flowering plants, and human reproductive system basics.
Heredity
Mendel’s experiments, dominant/recessive traits, monohybrid ratios, and sex determination.
Light — Reflection and Refraction
Spherical mirrors, refraction, lenses, sign conventions, magnification, and numericals (mirror/lens formula).
Human Eye and Colourful World
Eye structure, myopia/hypermetropia, dispersion, scattering, and atmospheric optical phenomena.
Electricity
Current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s law, series/parallel, electric power, and Joule’s heating.
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Field patterns, right-hand thumb rule, electromagnets, electric motor, and electromagnetic induction basics.
Sources of Energy
Fossil fuels, solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, and ideal energy-source criteria.
Our Environment
Ecosystem levels, food chains/webs, trophic levels, biodegradable waste, and ozone layer.
Management of Natural Resources
Sustainable use of forests, water, coal and petroleum; reduce, reuse, recycle.
Preparing for the Karnataka SSLC Science (KSEAB) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Commonly reported as about 33% in each subject together with aggregate rules as published by KSEAB for the year; verify the current pass criteria circular.
- Assessment: Official KSEAB SSLC Science is assessed as a mixed paper: objective-style items plus subjective short and long answers, commonly lasting about 3 hours 15 minutes. Content follows Karnataka SSLC Science / NCERT-aligned Class 10 Science across Physics (light, electricity, magnetic effects, sources of energy), Chemistry (chemical reactions, acids/bases/salts, metals and non-metals, carbon compounds, periodic classification), and Biology (life processes, control and coordination, reproduction, heredity, our environment, management of natural resources). English and Kannada media are typically available. Exact theory–internal/practical splits are as published by KSEAB for the year — confirm circulars on kseab.karnataka.gov.in. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for concept and calculation fluency — it does not simulate official attempt limits, subjective long answers, or internal assessment.
- Time limit: About 3 hours 15 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by KSEAB and paid through schools for regular SSLC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
Karnataka SSLC Science (KSEAB): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official KSEAB SSLC Science exam pure multiple-choice?
No. Official KSEAB SSLC Science is a mixed paper with objective-style items and subjective short/long answers. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and calculations only — not an official paper simulation.
How long is the Karnataka SSLC Science paper?
The Science public exam is commonly about 3 hours 15 minutes. Confirm the year’s date sheet and instructions on kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
What is the passing score for KSEAB SSLC Science?
SSLC-consistent reporting commonly describes about 33% in each subject together with overall aggregate rules as notified by KSEAB. Always verify the current result/pass criteria circular for your examination year.
Which languages is SSLC Science offered in?
English and Kannada media are commonly available for Karnataka SSLC Science. This practice bank is written in English for concept revision.
How much does the KSEAB SSLC Science exam cost?
Science is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by KSEAB and paid through schools for regular candidates. Check kseab.karnataka.gov.in for the current fee circular.
What syllabus does this bank follow?
It is aligned to Karnataka SSLC Science / NCERT Class 10 Science: chemical reactions; acids, bases and salts; metals and non-metals; carbon compounds; periodic classification; life processes; control and coordination; reproduction; heredity; light; human eye; electricity; magnetic effects; sources of energy; our environment; and management of natural resources.
Where can I find official model papers?
Check KSEAB at https://kseab.karnataka.gov.in and related Karnataka board resources such as https://kseeb.karnataka.gov.in for model/sample papers and circulars.