Tyndale-Biscoe & Mallinson Society
MODEL QUESTION PAPER (SESSION 2021-22)
Test Series 2
Class: (X) 10 Max. Marks: 80
Subject: Science Time: 3 Hour
Multiple Choice Questions: [1x 22= 22]
Note: Question no. 1 (part i to xxii carry 1 mark each)
Q1.
(A)Multiple choice Questions:
(i) Which of the following is not an example of a bio-mass energy source?
a) wood b) Gobar – gas
c) nuclear energy d) Agricultural waste
(ii) Who has given the Right – hand thumb (Grip) rule
a) Oersted b) Fleming
c) Einstein d) Maxwell
(iii) The device used for producing electric current is called
a) Generator b) Galvanometer
b) Ammeter d) Motor
(iv) The unit of power of lens is
a) centimetre b) meter
c) dioptre d) kilometre
(v) What will be the equivalent resistance of the three resistors of resistances 5 Ω, 10 Ω and 15 Ω
respectively connected in a series combination?
a) 5 Ω b) 30 Ω
c) 50 Ω d) 65 Ω
(vi) The amount of the light entering the human eye is controlled by
a) ciliary muscles b) pupil
c) cornea d) lens
(vii) The S. I. unit of electric current is
a) Ohm b) Ampere
c) Volt d) Faraday
(viii) The image formed by a plane mirror is
a) real & erect b) real & inverted
c) virtual & erect d) virtual & inverted
(ix) Which of the following gives the correct relation between the focal length and radius of
curvature of a spherical mirror?
1 1
a) f = 2 R b) R = 2 f
c) f = 2R d) f = R − 2
(x) Among the seven colours of the visible spectrum of light, which colour has the longest
wavelength?
a) Violet b) Blue
c) Red d) Green
(xi) A fuse wire is always inserted in the
a) Live Wire b) Neutral Wire
c) Earth Wire d) None of these
(xii) Reaction of magnesium with air is
a) exothermic reaction b) endothermic reaction
c) reversible reaction d) substitution reaction
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(xiii) The reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions to form two new compounds is
called
a) displacement reaction b) combination reaction
c) double displacement reaction d) redox reaction
(xiv) Where would you locate the element with electronic configuration 2, 8 in the modern
periodic table?
a) Group 8 b) Group 2
c) Group 18 d) Group 10
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(xv) What is the other name for the group 18 elements?
a) Noble gases c) Alkaline earth metals
b) Alkali metals d) Halogens
(xvi) The formula of copper glance ore is
a) Cu2S b) CuS
c) CuSO3 d) CuO
(xvii) The IUPAC name of the following compound is
a) Bromylpropane b) Bromopropane
c) Bromylpropyl d) 3 - Bromopropyl
(xviii) The most abundant metal in the earth’s crust is
a) Copper b) Aluminium
c) Calcium d) Gold
(xix) Al2O3 + 2NaOH __________ + H2O
a) Al(OH)3 b) Na2O
c) NaAlO2 d) CO2
(xx) Which acid is present in tomato?
a) Citric acid b) Lactic acid
c) Oxalic acid d) Nitric acid
(xxi) Na2CO3.10H2O is known as
a) Baking soda b) Baking powder
c) Washing Soda d) Bleaching powder
(xxii) In which pH range does our body work to survive in the atmosphere?
a) 5.2 to 9.0 b) 7.0 to 7.8
c) 2.1 to 5.3 d) 6.0 to 8.3
(B) One Mark Questions: (each carry 1 mark)
(i) What is the percentage possibility of having a daughter in a couple?
(ii) Where does digestion of starch begin in human body?
(iii) Write the scientific name of the plant on which Mendel carried out his experiments.
Following questions (part (iv) to part (vii)) consist of two statements -Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below. Select the correct answer to
these questions from codes a, b, c, d and d as given below.
a) Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
b) The Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
d) The statement of the Assertion is false but the Reason is true.
e) If both Assertion and Reason are false.
(iv) Assertion: - A network of food chains existing together in an ecosystem is known as a food
web.
Reason: - An animal-like kite cannot be a part of a food web.
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(v) Assertion: - Phloem helps in translocation of food from the leaves.
Reason: - Phloem provides mechanical support to plant.
(vi) Assertion: - The accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles causes muscle cramps.
Reason: - During vigorous physical exercise muscles respire anaerobically.
(vii) Assertion: - Trachea does not collapse, when there is no air in it.
Reason: - Trachea is supported by cartilage.
(viii) What is environment?
(ix) Name any two sexually transmitted diseases.
(x) Which hormone is known as emergency hormone?
Very Short Answer Type Questions: [2x6 = 12]
Q2. What is a solenoid? How does it behave like a magnet?
Q3. Give two differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
Q4. What is an acid? Given any two examples and two properties.
Q5. Write a brief note on the modern periodic table.
Q6. What is the role of decomposers in an environment?
Q7. What are the harmful effects of biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances?
Short Answer Type Questions: [3 x7 = 21]
Q8. Draw a well labelled structure of human eye and give the function of crystalline lens of human eye.
[OR]
What is atmospheric refraction? Why do stars appear a little above than their actual position?
Q9. What is heating effect of electric current? Give its two applications.
[OR]
Define electric power? Calculate the electric energy consumed by a 100-watt bulb in 30 minutes.
Q10. What are redox reactions? Give examples.
[OR]
Explain why is it necessary to balance the following chemical equations
C2H6 + O2 CO2 + H2O
Q11. Distinguish between calcination and roasting.
[OR]
Discuss the reactions of non-metals with:
i) Oxygen ii) Hydrogen iii) Acids
Q12. Define geotropism? Design experiment to demonstrate geotropism.
[OR]
With the help of a labelled diagram, illustrate the pathway of response when someone
pricks in your hand with a pin.
Q13. What are the different methods of contraception?
[OR]
Draw a labelled diagram of the longitudinal section of a flower.
Q14. What evidence do we have for the origin of life from inanimate matter?
[OR]
In evolutionary terms, can we say which among bacteria, spiders, fish and chimpanzees have a
‘better’ body design? Why or why not?
Long Answer Type Questions: [5x3=15]
Q15. An object of size 7.0 cm is placed at 27 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length1
cm. at what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed. So that a sharp focussed image can be
obtained. Find the size, position and nature of the image. Draw diagram also.
[OR]
Describe the nature, size and position of the image formed by a concave lens when the object is placed
(i) At infinity
(ii) Between infinity and optical centre of the lens.
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Q16. What are Alcohols? Give their general formula. Find first two members of alcohol series.
[OR]
Explain the tadpole structure of a soap molecule. Write a note on the micelle formation of soap
molecules.
Q17. Draw a well labelled diagram of Nephron. Write two functions of Kidney.
[OR]
Draw a well labelled diagram of Male Reproductive System. What is the function of testis?
Note: Model Test Papers to be done on loose sheets.
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