SCIENCE

Marks: 80 Class-10
Max. Time Allowed:3 hours
General| Instructions : Same as CBSE Sample
Question Paper-1

Question1 to 16 are
SECTION-A
multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is
correct. Sellect and write the correct choice as well as
the answer to these
questions.
ldentify the colour of the precipitates formed on the product
in the given reaction. side
A. White
Test tube containing
B. Yellow solution of sodium
C. Blue sulphate
D. BroWn
Test tube containing
solution of barium
chloride

2. Which of the following metals exist in their native state in nature?

() Cu (ii) Au (tii) Zn (iv) Ag
A. ()and (ii) B. (ii) and (iii) C. (ii) and (iv) D. (ii) and (iv)
3. Observe the given figure and indicate the correct options : 6volt battery -Bulb
() Alcohol conducts electricity whereas glucose does not. -Switch
(i) Alcohol and glucose do not conducts electricity.
(ii) Dilute HClconducts electricity. Beaker
(iu) Alcohol and dilute HCl conducts electricity.
A. (1),(i) and (iii) are correct
Nail
B. (ii) and (ii) are correct
-Dilute HCI solution
C. (ii) and (iv) are correct
-Rubber cork
D. () and (iv) are correct
4. Sehaj anant observed that the stain of curry on a white shirt changed to reddish-brown when soap is scrubbed
on it. On washing in plenty of water it again turns yellow. What might be the reason for his observation?
() Soap is acidicin nature.
(iü) Soap is basic in nature.
(ii) Turmericis a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in bases.
(i) Turmeric is a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in acids.
A. () and (ii) B. (i) and (ii)
C. () and (iv) D. (i1) and (iv)
D. The colour of the solution observed after five minutes of placing magnesiumn metal in lead nitrate solution
is:
A. Green B. Blue C. Yellow D. Colourless

An element 'X reacts with O, to give acompound with a high melting point. This compound is also soluble
in water. The element 'X' likely to be :
A. Iron B. Calcium C. Carbon D. Silicon

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 7. Consider the following chemical equations I and II.
I. Mg + 2HCI’ MgCl, + H,
II. NaOH + HCI’ NaCl + H,0
The correct statement about these equations is :
A. Iis a displacement reaction, II is decomposition reaction.
B. Iis a displacement reaction, II is double displacenment reaction.
C. BothI and II are displacement reactions.
D. Both Iand II are double displacement reactions.
8. Consider the following statements about small intestine and select the one which is not correct:
A. The length of the small intestine in animals differs as it depends on the type of food they eat.
B. The small intestine is the site of complete digestion of food.
C. The small intestine receives secretions from liver and pancreas.
D. The villi of the small intestine absorb water from the unabsorbed food before it gets removed from the
body via the anus.
9. Observe the diagram of human digestive system.

()

(Hi)
(ii)
-(iv)

Match the labelling referred in column I and correlate with the function in column II.
ColumnI Column II
() Produces bile
(i) () Produces pancreatic juice
(ii) (m) Food is mixed with intestinal juice and complete digestion takes place
(iv) (n) Stores bile
A. ()-(n), (i) - (k), (ii) - (), (v) - (m) B. () - ((), (i) - (1), (ii) - ), (iv) - (m)
C. ()- (n), (ii) - (), (i) - (k), (iv) - (m) D. ()-(), (i)- (0), (ii) - (1), (iv) - (m)
10. Opening and closing of stomata is due to:
A. High pressure of gases inside the cells.
B. Movement of water in and out of the guard cells.
C. Stimulus of light in the guard cells.
D. Diffusion of CO, in and out of the guard cells.
11. Select a pair of plant hormones from the following:
A. Cytokinin and Insulin B. Gibberellin and Adrenaline
C. Abscisic acid and Adrenaline
D. Auxin and Abscisic acid
12. When an 'X bearing spem fertilizes the egg, the resulting
zygote has the following combination o
chromosomes.
A. 44 + XX B. 44 + XY C. 22 + XX D. 22 + XY
 13. Which of the following
statements is true?
A. A convex lerns has 4 dioptre power having a focal length 0.25 m
B A convex lens has - 4 dioptre
power having afocal length 0.25 m
C. A concave lens has 4 dioptre power having a focal length 0.2 m
D A concave lens has - 4 dioptre power having afocal length 0.25 m
14. Aprism ABC (with BC as base) is placed in different orientations. Anarrow beam of whte light is incident
on the prism as shown in figure. In which of the following cases, after dispersion, the third colour trom the
top corresponds to the colour of the sky?

B
() A
(ii) (üi)
B B
(iv)
A. () B. (i) C. (iii) D. (iv)
15. Soil fertility is determined by its ability to :
A. Decay organic matter B. Hold organic matter
C. Hold water D. Support life
16. In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by :
A. Carnivores B. Herbivores
C. Decomposers D. Producers
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions by
selecting the appropriate option given below:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. BothA and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A
is false but R is true.
17. Assertion (A) :Sodium hydrogen carbonate is used as ingredient in antacids.
Reason (R): NaHCO, is mild non-corrosive basic salt.
18. Assertion (A): Fertilization is the fusion of male and female gametes.
Reason (R): After fertilization, the zygote divides several times to form an embryo within the ovule.
19. Assertion (A): Aray of light incident normally on a mirror retraces its path.
Reason (R): In reflection, angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection.
20. Assertion (A) : The interactions among various components of the environment involves flow of energy from
one component of the system to another.
Reason (R): The autotrophs capture the energy present in sunlight and convert it into chemical energy. This
energy supports all the activities of the living world. From autotrophs, the energy goes to the heterotrophs
and decomposers.
SECTION-B
Ouestion No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.

21. Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balancethem:
to form ammonia.
A. Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen dioxide.
B. Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air togive water and sulphur
C. Bariun chloridereacts with aluminium sulphate to give aluminium chloride and aprecipitate of barium
sulphate.
D. Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
22, Write two roles each of () bile juice and bile salts and (i) pancreatic enzymes in the process of digestion.
 23. Attempt either option A or B.
insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multicellular organisms like bi
A. Why is diffusion
Or
digested food?
B. How is the smallintestine designed to absorb
24. A lens forms an erect, magnified and virtual image of an
object.
A. Name the lens.
image formation.
B. Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the
25. Attempt either option A or B.
to a cell to draw 0.5 A current from the cell
A. TwOresistors of 4 Q and 6 Q are connected in parallel
arrangement.
() Draw a labelled circuit diagram showing the aboveOhmicresistor?
is an
(1) Calculate the current in each resistor. What
Or
B. In the figure shown below, calculate :
4.0 V

HH

40
Qo.4 A

twO meters.
i) The value of the combined resistances of 40 ohm and R, using the readings of the
() The value of R and
(ii) The current flowing through R.
of the
26. What is biological magnification? Will the levels of this magnification be different at different levels
ecosystem?
SECTION-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27. A, What will be the action of the following substances on litmus paper?
Dry HCI gas, Moistened NH, gas,
B. Differentiate between roasting and calcination with examples.
28. Attempt either option A or B.
A. How is washing soda prepared from sodium carbonate? Give its chemical equation. State the type of
this salt. Name the type of hardness of water which can be removed by it.
Or
B (i) What is the pH range for a base?
(ii) How the strength of basic solution can be increased?
(iii) Give an example of strong and weak base.
29. A. In the human excretory system name the following parts:
(i) in which urine is produced
(ii) where urine is stored
(it) which connects () and (i) mentioned above
(iv) which provides passage for urine to pass
B. List two factors on which the amount of water reabsorbed along the tubular part of nephron depends
30. The genotype of green stemmed tomato plant is denoted as GG and that of purple stemmed tomato plant as
gg. When these two are crossed?
A. What colour of stem would you expect in their FE progeny?
B. Give the percentage of purple-stemmed plants if F, plants are self-pollinated.
C. In what ratio would you find the genotypes GG and Gg in the F, progeny?
 31. Make a diagram to show how Hvpermetronia is corected. The near point of a Hypermetropia eye is 1 metre. wnat
22. Se Power of the
With reference lens required to correct this defect?
to the diagram below, calculate :
Assumethat the near point of the normaleye is 25 cm.
2 CELLS
A. the equivalent
B. the reading of theresistance between P and Q
C. the electrical powerammeter
2V EACH

between P and Q. 42

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33. In the below tigure, Aand Brepresent two straight wires carrying equal currents in a direction at right angles
tO the pane of paper inwards. Sketch separately the magneic field lines produced by each current.Give a
reason why the magnetic field at K (midpoint of the line joining A and B) will be zero.
What will be the effect on magneticfeld at Kif the current in wire B is reversed ?
X

A K B

SECTION-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34. Attempt either option A or B.
A. () Two carbon compounds Xand Yhave the molecular formula C,H, and C,H, respectively. Which
one of these is most likely to show addition reaction? Justify your answer. Also, give the chemical
equation to explain the process of addition reaction in this case.
(1) On dropping asmallpiece of sodium in a test tube containing carbon compound X with molecular
formula C,H,0, a brisk effervescence is observed and a gas Y is produced. On bringing a burning
splinter at the mouth of the test tube the gas evolved burns with a pop sound. Identify Xand Y. Also,
write the name and structure of the product formed, when you heat X with excess concentrated
sulphuric acid.
Or
B. () (a) Which of the following will burn with a yellow flame : C,H,0H, C,H, or CH?
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation to show the burning of ethanol in oxygen.
(c) Name an oxidising agent which can convert ethanol to ethanoic acid.
(ii) When ethanolreacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of conc. H,SO, a substance with fruity smell
is produced. Based on this, answer the following:
(a) State the class of compounds to which the fruity smelling compounds belong. Write the chemical
equation for the reaction and write the chenmical namne of the product formed.
(b) State the role of conc. HSO, in this reaction.
35. Attempt either option A or B.
A. Define pollination. Explain the different types of pollination. List two agents of pollination. How does
suitable pollination lead to fertilization? A
Or
B. ()) Name the parts labelled as A, B, C, Dand Ein the given diagram.
(ii) What is pollination? State its significance. B

(ii) How does fertilization occur in flowers? Name the parts of the flower that develop
into (a) seed, and (b) fruit after fertilization.
D

36. Attempt either optionA or B.

A. Drawacircuit diagram for a circuit consisting of a battery of five cells of 2 volts each, a5 2 resistor, a
10 2 resistor and a 15 2 resistor, an ammeter and a plug key; all connected in series. Also, connect a
voltmeter torecord the potential difference across the 15 Q resistor and calculate :
) the electric current passing through the above circuit and
(i) potential difference across 52 resistor when the key is closed.
 Or 12V
Vi
B. In the circuit diagram the voltmeter V, reads 12 V while
the ammeter A, reads 1 A.
Find the: U9 1A A1
V
(i) Net resistance of the circuit. A 92
(ii) Reading shown by V,.
(ii) Reading shown by Az. A3
(iv) How much charge flows through ammeter A, in 100 s?
(v) How will the reading on ammeter A, be affected if the 9Q resistor is removed from the circui
Explain your answer.
SECTIQN-E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case based/data-base questions.
Electrolysis
37. A +H,O B+ C+ D
D
+ E
E + Moist litmus paper ’F
A. Derive/ Identify the names of A, B, C, D, Eand F.
Attempt either subpart Bor C.
B. Why E shows its behaviour with moist litmus paper?
Or
C. What may happen if litmus paper is not moist?
38. Hormones are chemical informational molecules that are required in minute amounts and are directly
poured
into the blood stream. The animal hormones are secreted in the desired anmounts by the endocrine glands. Each
hormone is responsible for carrying out specific actions in the body. The deficiency or excess of hormones
has a harmful effect on our body. Hence, the timing and the amount of hormones
secreted by glands are
controlled by the feedback mechanism.
Attempt either subpart A or B.
A. Write the name and function of a hormone secreted by (i) Pituitary gland
and (ii) Thyroid gland.
Or
B. What is the meaning of feedback mechanism?
C. Name the hormones secreted by ovary and testes.
D. Write the function of adrenaline.
39. Study the data given belowshowing the focal length of three concave
distances of objects placed in front of the mnirrors:
mirrors A, B andCand the respective
Case Miror Focal length (cm) Object distance (cm)
1 A 20 45
2 B 15 30
3 C 30 20
A. In which one of the above cases the mirror will
answer.
form a diminished image of the object. Justify your
B. List two properties of the image formed in case 2.
Attempt either subpart Cor D.
C. What is the nature and size of the image
answer.
formed by mirror C? Draw a ray diagram to justify your
Or
D. An object is placed at a distance of 18 cm from the pole of a
the position of the image formed in this case. concave mirror of focal length 12cm. Fna
 SCIENCE
Class-10
Max. Marks : 80 Time Allowed:3 hours
Ceneral Instructions : Same as in CBSE Sample Question
Paper-1.
SECTION-A
Question 1to 16 are multiple choice auestions Oy ome of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct choice as
well as the answer to the ques tions.
1. Identify the product which represents the aqueous state in the given reaction.
A. Lead nitrate B. Potassium iodide
C. Lead iodide D. Potassium nitrate Test tube contairing
solution of potassium
iodide

Test tube containing

solution of lead nitrate

2. Metals are refined by using different methods. Which of the following metals are refined by electrolytic refining?
i) Au (ii) Cu (ii) Na (iv) K
A. ()and (ii) B. (i) and (ii) C. (i) and (ii) D. (iii) and (iv)
3. The graph given below depicts a neutralisation reaction (acid + alkali 14
’ salt + water). The pH of a solution changes as we add excess of acid
to an alkali.
R
Which letter denotes the area of the graph where both acid and salt are pH
present?
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A. P B. Q C. R D. S

Volume of acid added

4 With the reference to four gases H,, Clh, O, CO,, which one of the option in the table is correct?
Option Used to make Used in water Supports Non-supporter of
ammonia treatment combustion combustion

A Cl H, Co,
B H, Cl, CO
C H Cl, CO,
D H, CO, Cl,

5. The colour of the solution observed after 30 minutes of placing silver metal in copper sulphate solution is :
A Greenish-blue
B Yellowish-brown C Greyish-black D Remains unchanged
6. The metal which melts when kept in palm is:
B Potassium C Lithiumn D Gallium
A Sodium
7 A metalribbon'X burns in oxygen with a dazzlng white flame forming a white ash Y. The correct description
of X, Y and the type of reaction is: B. 'X = Mg, 'Y' = MgO, Combination
A. 'X' = Ca, Y' = CaO, Decomposition
decomposition D. X = Zn, 'Y = CaO, Endothermic
C. 'X = Al, Y' = Al,Oa, Thermal
 Þ. Sphincter muscles are present at the exit of : Stomach and anus
A. Stomach and small intestine B
D. Oesophagus and stomach
C. Smallintestine and large intestine
9.
In the following diagram, identify the cells through which massive
amounts of gaseous exchange takes place for photosynthesis :
A. I B. IV
C. II D. II

II

10. How many molecules of ATP are gained during anaerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose?
A. 36 B. 2 C. 38 D. 4
11. Walking in a straight line and riding a bicycle are the activities which are possible due to a part of the brain.
Choose the correct location and name of this part from the given table:
Part of the Brain Name
A Fore brain Cerebrum
B Mid brain Hypothalamus
C Hind brain Cerebellum
D Hind brain Medulla
12. In a cross between pure tall pea plants (TT) and pure dwarf pea plants (tt) the offsprings
all tall. When F, generation was self-crossed, the gene combinations of the offsprings
of Fgeneration were
of F, generation will be:
A. TT:Tt:tt B. TT:tt C. Tt:tt
13.
D. TT:Tt
A light ray enters from medium A to medium Bas shown in figure. The
refractive index of medium B relative to A will be:
A. greater than unity B. less than unity
Medium B
C. equal to unity D. zero

Mediumn A

14. The danger signals installed at the top of tall

distance because among all other colours, the redbuildings are red in colour. These can be easily seen from a
light:
A. is scattered the most by smoke or fog B. is scattered the least by smoke or fog
C. is absorbed the most by smoke or fog D. moves fastest in air
15. In an ecosystem 10% of energy available for
A. heat energy
transfer from one trophic level to the next is in the form of :
B. chemical energy C.
16. The
decomposers in an ecosystem: mechanical energy D. light energy
A. covert inorganic material to simpler forms
B. convert organic material to inorganic forms
C. convert inorganic materials into
organic compounds D. do not breakdown organic
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R), compounds
selecting the appropriate option given below : Answer these questions by
A. Both A andR are true, and R is
B.
the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, and R is not the
C. A is true, but R is false.
correct explanation of A.
D. A is false, but R is true.
17. Assertion (A) : Mixing concentrated acids or bases with water is a highly exothermic procesS.
Reason (R) :Acids and bases neutralise each other to form corresponding salts and water.
18. Assertion (A) :The reproduction of Rhizopus is by spore formation.
Keason (K): These spores are convered by thick walls that protect them until they come into contact with
another moist surface and can begin to grow.
19. Assertion (A):Convex mirror is preferred for rear view mirror in vehicles.
Reason (R): The field of view of a convex mirror is lesser than that of concave mirror.
20. Assertion(A):In1987, the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) succeeded in forging an agreemernt
to freeze CFE production at 1986 levels.
Reason (R) :It is now mandatory for all the manufacturing Companies to make CFC-free refrigerators throughout
the world.

SECTION-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21. Name the type of reaction for the following:
A. Vegetable matter changing into compost. B. Burning of natural gas.
C. Silver items turning black when left exposed to air.
D. Change in colour of copper sulphate for blue and green on dipping a nail in it.
22. We need towater the soil in plants on aregular basis. But it ultimately reaches the leaves of the plant. Explain
how this takes place.
23. Attempt either option A or B.
A. how o desert plants perform photosynthesis process though their stomata remain closed during daytime?
Or
B. () Why are the valves needed in the heart?
(i) Leakage of blood from vessels reduces the efficiency of pumping system. How is the leakage
prevented?
24. A
convex lens of focal length 20 cm can produce a magnified virtual as well as real image.
A. Is this a correct statement?
B. If yes, where shall the object be placed in each case for obtaining these images?
25. Attempt either option A or B.
A. How would the reading of voltmeter (V) change, if it is connected between A B
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Band C? Justify your answer.

3V

Or
B. B,,B, and B, are three identical bulbs connected as shown in the figure. When all mBz
the three bulbs glow acurrent of3 A is recorded by the ammeter A.
(i) What happens to the glowof the other two bulbs when the bulb B, gets fused? A
(i) What happens tothe reading of A, Ag Ag andA when the bulb B, gets fused?
26. Aquariums need to be cleaned once in a while, whereas ponds or lakes do not require HH
4.5 V
any cleaning. Explain.
SECTION-C
Ouestion No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27, A. How would you distinguish between baking powder and washing soda by heating?
B. Describe ionic compounds on the basis of the following properties:
(i) Strong force of attraction between positive and negative ions.
(i) Electrical conductivity.
28. Attempt either option A or B.
A. A
metal carbonate Xon reacting with an acid gives agas which when passed through asolution Ygives
the carbonate back.On theother hand, a gas Gthat is obtained at anode during electrolysis of brine is
passed on dry Y, it gives acompound Z, used for disinfecting drinking water. Identify X, Y,Gand Z.
 Or

B. Salt Acommonly used in bakery products on heating gets convertedinto another salt Bwhich itself is used
for removal of hardness of water and agas Cis evolved. The gas Cwhen passed through lime water, turns
it milky. ldentify A, Band C.
29. A. When we breathe out, why does the air passage notcollapse?
B. Name the process of loss of water in the form of vapour from the aerial parts of the plants.
C. Name the component of food that is not digested in the stomach.
30. Apea plant with blue flower denoted by BB is cross-breed with apea plant with white flower denoted by w.
A. What is the cxpected colour of the flowers in their F; progeny?
B. What will be the percentage of plants bearing white flower in Ez generation, when the flowers of F, plants
were selfed?
C. State the expected ratioof the genotypes BB and Bw in the F, Progeny.
31. A. List two causes of hypermetropia.
B. Draw ray diagrams showing:
() a hypermetropic eye and
(ii) itscorrection using suitable optical device.
32. A. State the relationship between the resistance Rof a wire to its length l and cross sectional area A. Use the
mathematical symbols to arrive at the final formula.
B. Using the formula define the resistivity of a material.
33. A. What is meant by a magnetic field? Mention two parameters that are necessary to describe it completely.
B. If field lines of a magnetic field are crossed at a point, what does it indicate?
SECTION-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer ques tions.
34. Attempt either option A or B.
A. () Explain the nature of the covalent bond using the bond formation in CH,CI.
(i) Why should we prefer vegetable oils over animal fats for cooking food? Give abalanced chemical equation
for the reaction for hydrogenation of vegetable oils. Name the catalysts in this reaction.
Or

B. () How many structural isomers can you draw for pentane?

(i) Draw the electron-dot structure for ethyne. Amixture of ethyne and oxygen is burnt for welding, In your
opinion, why cannot we use a mixture of ethyne and air for this purpose.
35. Attempt either option A or B.
A. (1) Write the full form of DNA.
(ii) State the role of DNA in the cell nucleus.
(iii) What will be the after effect if the information of the DNA is changed?
(iv) Explain the importance of DNA copying in reproduction.
Or
B. The modes by which various organisms reproduce depend on the body design of the organisms. In asexual
involvement of gametes. This
reproduction, a single individual parent produces offsprings without thefavourable conditions. Asexual
method is a common means of increasing the offspring rapidly under
and certain simple multicellular animals.
reproduction occurs mostly in unicellular organisms, Some plants
() Why is regeneration not same as reproduction?
(ii) List any two advantages of producing plants through vegetative propagation.
(ii) Explain the process of budding in Hydra.
36. Attempt either option A or B.
A. (i) A child has drawn the electric circuit to study Ohm's law as shown
in figure. His teacher told that the circuit diagram needs correction.
Study the circuit diagram and redraw it after making all corrections.
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 (ii) A 6 V battery is connected to the
below; calculate : arrangement of resistances given 5 ohm 5 ohm

(a) the total effective

(b) the total current resistance
10 ohm 10 ohm
of the arrangement and
flowing in the circuit. 6V

Or
B. The battery in the diagram has an emf of18 V. Xis a
resistor of unknown
resistance. The reading on the ammeter is 0.5 A.
Calculate:
(i) The equivalent resistance of
parallel resistors.
(ii) The potential difference across A
parallel resistors. Jo,5 A
(iii) The resistance of X, if the potential
difference across X is 3
(iv) How will the reading on the voltmeter change if the 40 S2 V. 40 Q
resistor
burns out, (answer increase, decrease or stays the same)? Explain
your answer.

SECTION-E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions.
37. A +Cl, ’ B + HCI
A +O ’ c + D + Heat and light
+ Ca(OH)2
C +Ca(OH)2
(n excess)
A. Derive/Identify the names of A, B, C, D, E and F.
Attempt either subpart B or C.
B. What name is given to the reaction when A combines with Cl,?
Or
C. What name is given to reaction when A combines with oxygen?
38. The chemicals secreted in plants to bring about control and coordination are known as plant hormones. They
are also known as phytohormones.
Phytohormones : The hormones present in plants which cause control and coordination since plants have
neither a nervous system nor muscles like animals.
How do the following plant hormones cause chemical coordination in plants?
Attempt either subpart A or B.
A. Auxins
Or
B. Gibberellins C. Cytokinins D. Abscisic acid
39. Lens are of two types (i) Convex and (ii) Concave. A convex
lens can produce both a real anda virtual image which a
concave lens always produces a virtual image.
m.
The above image shows a thin lens of focal length 5 Principal
A. What kind of lens shown in the above figure? F, F axis
at a
B. If a real inverted image is to be formed by this lenswith
distance of 7 m from the optical centre, then show
calculation where should the object be placed?
Attempt either subpart C or D. mentioned in (B).
C. Drawaneatly labelled diagram of the image formation
Or

D. A 10 cm long pencil is placed 5 cm in front of a concave mirror having a radius of curyature of 40 cm.
this mirror.
Determine the position of the image formed by
 5. Match the column Iand column II.
Column I Column II

(a) Product(s) (i) A+ B’ AB

(b) Reactant(s) (ii) AB’A + B
(c) Comnbination reaction (i) Right side of a chemical equation
(d) Decomposition reaction (iv) Left side of a chemical equation
A. (a) - (i), (b) -(iv), () -(), (4) -(ii) B. (a)- (), (b) - (ii), (c)- (ii), () - (iv)
C. (a) -(in),(b) -(), (C) - (iv), (d) -(ii) D.(a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - ()
6. Four test tubes P, Q, R and S are takern. In the test tube 'P iron nail is dipped in copper sulphate solution. In
test tube 'Q copper wire is dipped in ferrous sulphate solution. In test tube 'R' zinc metal is dipped in ferrous
sulphate solution and in test tube'S iron nail is dipped in zinc sulphate solution. The reactivity order has been
found to be Zn > Fe > Cu. In which test tubes was the colour change observed?
A. P and R B. P and Q D. Q and S
C. Q and R
7.
Select the correct matching in the following table in connection with the given chemical reaction:
CuSO, + Fe’FeSO, + Cu
S.No. Initial colour of solution Final colour of solution Final color of iron nail Type of reaction
A. Pale green Blue Grey Displacement
B. Blue Pale green Brownish Double displacemernt
C. Blue Light blue Double displacement
Grey
D. Blue Pale green Brownish Displacement
8. Afew drops of iodine solution were added to rice water. The solution turned blue-black in colour. This indicates
that rice water contains:
A. Complex proteins B. Simple proteins C. Fats D. Starch
9. What prevents backflow of blood inside the heart during contraction?
A.. Valves in heart B. Thick muscular walls of ventricles
C. Thin walls of atria D. All of the above
10.
Which one of the following conditions is true for the state of stomata of agreen leaf shown in the given diagram?
Guard cells
A. Large amount of water flows into the guard cells.
B. Gaseous exchange is occurring in large amount. -Stomatal pore
C. Large amount of water flows out from the guard cells.
D. Large amount of sugar collects in the guard cells.
11. Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?
A. Gustatory receptors detect taste while, olfactory receptors detect smell.
B. Both gustatory and olfactory receptors detect smell.
C. Auditory receptors detect smell and olfactory receptors detect taste.
D. Olfactory receptors detect taste and gustatory receptors detect smell.
12. Consider the following two statemernts:
() The trait that expresses itself in F, generation.
(ii) The trait that keeps on passing from one generation to another.
The appropriate terms for the statements () and (ii) respectively are :
A. Recessive trait, Dominant trait B. Domninant trait, Recessive trait
C. Dominant trait, Inherited trait D. Recessive trait, Inherited trait
13. When a beam of white light passes through aregion having very fine dust particles, the colour of ight mainly
scattered in that region is :
A. Red B. Orange C. Blue D. Yellow
 14. Absolute refractive index of glass and water is 3/2 and 4/3 respectively. If the speed of light in glass is
2 x 108 ms', the speed of light in water is:
A. 9/4 x 108 m s-1 B. 5/2 x108 m s-1 C. 7/3 x 108 m s-1 D. 16/9 x108 m s-1
15. Which of the following limits the number of trophic levels in a food chain?
A.Decrease in energy at higher trophic levels B. Deficient food supply
C. Polluted air D. Water
16. Greenhouse effect is caused due to the:
A. Decrease in CO, concentration in the atmosphere B. Increase in CO, concentration in the atmosphere
C. Depletion of ozone layer D. All of these
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions by
selecting the appropriate option given below :
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both Aand Rare true, and Ris not the correct explanation of A.
C.Ais true but R is false.
D. Ais false butR is true.
17. Assertion (A):Bleaching powder reacts with dilute acids to evolve chlorine.
CaOCl, + H,SO ’CasO4 +H0+C,T
Reason (R) :The chlorine liberated by the action of dilute acids on bleachingpowder is called available chlorine.
18. Assertion (A): After fertilization, the zygote divides several times to form an embryo within the ovule.
Reason (R) :The ovule develops atough coat and is gradually converted into aseed. The ovary grows rapidly
and ripens to form afruit.
19. Assertion (A): Red light signals are used to stop the vehicles on the road.
Reason(R): Red coloured light is scattered the most so as to be visible from a large distance.
20. Assertion (A) :An ecosystem consists of biotic components and abiotic components.
Reason (R): Biotic and abiotic components play important roles for the sustenance of life and work independently
in allecosystems.

SECTION-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21. Write one equation each for decomposition reaction where energy is supplied in the form of heat, light or
electricity.
22. Give reasons for the following :
A. Rings of cartilage are present in trachea.
B. Mucus is secreted along with HCI in the stomach.
23. Attempt either option A or B.
A. Give reasons for the following :
()Rings of cartilage are present in trachea.
(ii) Mucus is secreted along with HCl in the stomach.
Or

B. () Explain why do multicellular organism need a transportation system for carrying food and oxygen?
(i) Whydoes an organism require excretory system?
24. The given figure shows the formation of an image by a lens shown by a thick
line.
Analyse the figure and answer the following questions:
A. What is the type of lens used?
B. What is the nature of the image?
C. Ifthe image is formed at a distance of 30 cm from the lens and the image is
twice the size of the object, then where is the object placed?
25. Attempt either option Aor B.
A. (i) State Ohm's law. Write formnula for the equivalent resistance Rp of the parallel combination of three
resistors R1, R, and Rq
(ii) Find the resistance of the following netwwork of resistors:
R

R
X
R

Or
B. Find out the following in the electric A
circuit given in
(1) Effective resistance of two 8 2 resistors in the figure:
4 Q

(ii) Current flowing through42

combination. 8 v

(iii) Potential difference across 4 2resistor.

(iv) Power dissipated in 4 2 resistor.
resistance.
D
26. Explain the reason why in a food chain:
A. the number of individuals decreases as we move from lower trophic level to higher trophic level,and
B. the flow of energy in
unidirectional.
SECTION-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27. A. Tap water conducts electricity whereas distilled water does not.
Why?
B. Name two metals which are purified by electrolytic refining. Mention the anode, cathode and the electrolyte
used in the refining process. At which electrode would the pure metal be deposited.
28. Attempt either option Aor B.
A. Complete and balance the following
() Ca(OH), +Ch’ equations :
(i) CaSO4. h H,0+H,0’
(ii) Na,CO,10H,0 ’
Or
B. () State the purpose of developing pH scale.
(ii) Mention the pH range for acids.
(iüi) What is the pH of acid rain and how it affects the aquatic life?
29. A. Why rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much
B. Why ventricles have thicker walls than auricles?
faster than that seen in terrestrial organisms?
C. Explain holozoic nutrition.
30. A. Name any two pairs of contrasting characters
B. On crossing a tall and a short pea plant, other than height used by Mendel in his experiments.
Mendel obtained F generation in which all pea plants were tall.
(i) Are these plants exactly the same as tall plants of the parent generation? Write their
(i) Give the percentage of short plants obtained gene combination.
in F generation when F plants are
(iiü) In what ratio would you find TT and Tt in F, self-pollinated.
31. What is dispersion of white light? State its cause. Drawgeneration?
a diagram toshow dispersion of a beam of
by a glass prism. white light
32. A copper wire has a diameter of 0.5 mm and a resistivity of 1.6 x
A. What will be the length of this wire to make its
10-8 ohm m.
resistance 10 ohm?
B. How much does its resistance change if the diameter is doubled?
33. Acircuit contains a battery, a variable resistor and a solenoid. The given
figure shows the magnetic field pattern produced by the current in the solenoid
solenoid.
A. State how the magnetic field pattern indicates regions where the
magnetic field is stronger. magnetic field ine
B. What happens to the magnetic field when the current in the circuit is
reversed?
 SECTION-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long ansuwer questions.
34. Attempteither option A or B.
A. i) Write the name and formula of (a) an
alcohol and (b) a carboxylic acid having two carbon
(ii) Ifalcohol is X and carboxylic acid is Y, then : atoms.
(a) What happens when X and Y react in the
for the reaction. presence of an acid catalyst? Write chemical equation
(b) What happens when Xis heated in excess of conc.
sulphuric acid in the reaction. sulphuric acid at 443 K? Write the role of conc.
Or
B. (i) What are structural isomers? Write the structures of two isomers of butane.
(ii) Write the name and formula of the simplest saturated
homologous series of carbon compounds in which thishydrocarbon.
compound
Write the general formula of the
can be placed. Using this formula,
find the 2nd member of this series. Write chemical
hydrocarbon burns in air. equation for the reaction when this simplest
35. Attempt either option A or B.
A. (1) Write the function of the following parts of a
bisexual flower:
(a) stigma (b) pollen tube and (c) anther
(ii) Name the (a) future shoot and (b) future root of a
(ii) Name the parts of the flower that develop into (a) germinating seed.
seed and ( b) fruit after
Or
fertilization.
B. () Name the organ that produces sperms as well as secretes
system. Name the hormone it secretes and write its function.hormone in human male reproductive
(ii)Name the part of the human female
(b) implantation of zygote takes place. reproductive system where (a) fertilization occurs and
(iii) Explain how the embryo gets its nourishment inside the mothersbody.
36. Attempt either option Aor B. 82
A. Study the following circuit:
42 62 16 Q
Based on this circuit, answer the following questions: 82
() Find the value of total resistance between the
points
A and B.
(ii) Find the resistance between the points B and C.
(ii1) Calculate the current drawn from the battery, when 6V Key
the key is closed.
Or
B. In a domestic circuit five LED'S are
arranged
as shown. The source voltage is 220 V and the
22 W, 220 V
power rating of each LED is marked in the circuit
diagram. K
() What happens when:
(a) key K, is closed.
(b) key K, is closed. 11W; ãã V 11W; 35 V 11 W; 55 V 11 W; 55 V
(ii) Find the current drawn by LED B when it B2
glows.
(1) What would happen to the glow of all the LED's when keys K, andK, both are closed and the
suddenly gets fused? Give reason to justify your answer. LED C
 SECTION-E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions.
37. A Alk. KMnO4
D
B + Na,CO, C
Hot conc.
A H,SO, D+ H,0
Ni
D H, E
E +
Cl,’ F + HCI
A. Derive/Identify
the names of A, B, C, D, Eand F.
Attempt either subpart B orC.
B. What name is given to the reaction when D gets
converted to E?
Or
C. What name is given to the reaction when E gets
conerted toF?
S0. Hormones areofthe chemical messengers. In animals (especially in humans) hormones are responsible for the
development secondary sexual characteristics.
eg, Jestrogen in females and testosterone in males. Similarly some hormones regulate glucose metabolism such
reted by pancreas. Pituitary regulates growthin our body and thyroxine regulates metabolisn of
protein, fats andcarbohydrates. For thé proper functioning of some glands minerals are required eg., Iodine
is required for thyroid gland.
Based on your understanding of above, answer the following questions :
Attempt either subpart Aor B.
A. Which hormone is responsible for the changes noticed in males and females at puberty ?
Or
B. secreted
Dwarfismin results
excess?
due to deficiency of which hormone? What may happen if the same hormone is
C. Blood sugar level rises due to deficiency of which hormone?
D. lodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?
39. A highly polished surface such as a mirror reflects most of the light falling on it. In our daily life, we use two
types of mirrors plane and spherical. The reflecting surface of a spherical mirrors may be curved inwards or
outwards. In concave mirrors, reflection takes place from the inner surface, while in convex mirrors reflection
takes place from the outer surface.
A. Define the principal axis of a concave mirror.
B. A ray of light is incident on a concave mirror, parallel to its principal axis. If this ray after reflection from
the mirror passes through the principal axis from a point at a distance of 10 cm from the pole of the mirror,
find the radius of curvature of the mirror.
Attempt either subpart C or D.
C. An obiect is placed at a distance of 10 cm from the pole of a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. Find
the
position of the image.
Or
D. Amirror forms a virtual, erect and diminished image of an object. Identify the typeof this
mirror. Draw
a ray diagram to show the image formation in this case.