BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION

PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION 1(2024-2025)

Grade X

Class:10 SUBJECT: SCIENCE Date:16.12.2024

Time:3hrs (086) SET 1 Marks: - 80

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions
should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these
questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with
subparts

Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions
1 - 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.
1 The following observations are given for four metals: 1
1. Metal H does not react with dilute HCl
2. Metal K reacts with warm water
3. Metal L does not react with water but displaces metal H from its aqueous salt solution
4. Metal M reacts with cold water
Choose the correct order of reactivity amongst the following:
(a) M > L > H > K (b) K > M > H > L
(c) M > K > L > H (d) L > H > K > M

2 Which of the following statements is true about combustion reactions? 1

(a) They involve the reaction of a metal with an acid
(b) They involve the reaction of a non-metal with oxygen
(c) They involve the reaction of a base with an acid
(d) They involve the reaction of an acid with a carbonate

3 An aqueous solution turns the red litmus solution to blue. Excess addition of which of the 1
following given solutions would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder (b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution (d) Hydrochloric acid

4 Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and base? 1
(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid
 (ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
(iii) Lower the pH, stronger the base
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
5 In an attempt to demonstrate electrical conductivity through an electrolyte, the following 1
apparatus was set up. Which among the following statement(s) is (are) correct?

1. Bulb will not glow because the electrolyte is not acidic

2. Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for conduction.
3. Bulb will not glow because the circuit is incomplete
4. Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution
(a) (ii) only
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (iv) only
6 In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead 1
nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate
is not available, which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate

7 A student studies that soap solution results in micelle formation, which helps to remove dirt. It 1
has a unique orientation which helps in keeping the dirt out of the water, as shown in the image.
 What helps the dirt to rise away?
(a) The attraction between the ionic end and the dirt to remove it.
(b) A collection of water molecules in the centre of the micelle.
(c) Emulsion of the dirt in the micelles.
(d) Mixing of the soap molecules along with the dirt to make it heavier.

8 The following can be used to write the word equation for photosynthesis- 1
1. Carbon dioxide and water
2. Light and chlorophyll
3. Glucose and oxygen
Which shows a correct word equation for photosynthesis?
(a)1→2 in presence of 3
(b)1→3 in presence of 2
(c) 2→3 in presence of 1
(d) 3→1 in presence of 2
9 The diagram shows what happens to fat globules when they mix with bile. 1

This process is known as-

(a) Digestion
(b) Assimilation
(c) Absorption
(d) Emulsification

10 Which among the following is not the function of testes at puberty? 1

(i) formation of germ cells
(ii) secretion of testosterone
(iii) development of placenta
(iv) secretion of estrogen
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)
11 Look at the figure below and identify the structure labelled incorrectly. 1

(a) A- Neuromuscular Junction

(b) B- Axon
(c) C- Muscle fibre
(d) D-Dendrite
12 The % of solar radiation absorbed by all green plants for photosynthesis is about ———–. 1
(a) 1%
(b) 5%
(c) 8%
(d) 10%
13 A beam of light is incident through the holes on side A and emerges out of the holes on the 1
other face B of the box as shown in the figure. Which of the following could be inside the box?

(a)Concave lens
(b) Convex lens
(c) Prism
(d)Rectangular glass slab
14 For a convex mirror the image distance (v)=5cm, focal length (f)=10cm and height of the 1
image(h)=7.5cm. The correct representation according to sign convention is
(a) v = -5cm, f= -10cm and h = -7.5cm
(b) v = -5cm, f= +10cm and h = -7.5cm
(c) v = +5cm, f= -10cm and h = +7.5cm
(d) v = +5cm, f= +10cm and h = +7.5cm

15 A student wants to draw a graph to show how the resistivity (ρ) of a wire change with the length 1
(l) of the wire. What should the graph look like?
16 A metal rod PQ is placed in the magnetic field. The ends of the rod are connected with a battery 1
using wires. Where will the rod move?

(a)Into the field

(b)Upward
(c)Downward
(d)Out of the field
Question No. 17 to 20 consists of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A 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): AgBr is used on photographic and X-ray film. 1
Reason (R): AgBr is photosensitive and changes to Ag and bromine in presence of sunlight
and undergoes decomposition reaction.

18 Assertion(A): A geneticist crossed two pea plants and got 50% tall and 50% short progeny. 1
Reason(R): One plant was heterozygous tall and the other one was short.

19 Assertion(A): A rainbow is sometimes seen in the sky in the rainy season only when the 1
observer's back is towards the Sun.
 Reason(R): Internal reflection in the water droplets can cause scattering and final rays are in
backward direction
20 Assertion(A): The flow of energy in a food chain operating in an ecosystem is always 1
unidirectional.
Reason(R) : Lots of energy is lost as heat from living organisms at each trophic level of the
food chain.
Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 (i) Give reason for the following: 2
(a) Aluminium oxide is considered as an amphoteric oxide.
(b) Tarnished copper vessels are cleaned with tamarind juice.

OR
Comment on the following
(a) Diamonds have a high melting point.
(b) “Carbon cannot be used to reduce metal oxides of sodium, magnesium, calcium, and
aluminium to respective metals”.

22 Answer the questions based on the electric circuit shown below. All the four bulbs are identical 2

(i) How does the voltage reading on voltmeter 1 compare with the voltage reading on voltmeter
2. Justify your answer.
(ii) Identify the bulb/bulbs through which a current equal to the reading on the ammeter flows.
23 Study the diagram given and answer the questions that follow: 2

(a) Name the parts labelled as 2 & 3.

(b) Draw a flowchart to trace the path of urine formation till the urination.
24 An aldehyde as well as a ketone can be represented by the same molecular formula, say C 3H6O. 2
Write their structures and IUPAC name.
25 Observe Madhu’s and Rahul’s circuits shown below. 2

(a)In which circuit will the bulb glow when the switch is closed?
(b)Both Madhu and Rahul open the switches in their circuits to change the bulbs. For whom
will changing the bulb be safe and for whom will it be dangerous? Explain why
26 (a)On entering a medium from air, the speed of light becomes half of its value in air. Find the 1+1
refractive index of that medium with respect to air?
(b)A glass slab made of a material of refractive index n1 is kept in a medium of refractive index
n2. A light ray is incident on the slab. Draw the path of the rays of light emerging from the glass
slab if n1>n2.
OR
A lens produces a magnification of -0.5. Is this a converging or diverging lens? If the focal
length of the lens is 6cm, draw a ray diagram showing the image formation in this case.
Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 (i) The industrial process used for the manufacture of caustic soda involves electrolysis of an 2+1
aqueous solution of compound ‘X’. In this process two gases ‘Y’ and ‘Z’ are liberated. ’Y’ is
liberated at cathode and Z is liberated anode, ‘Z’ on treatment with the dry slaked lime forms a
compound B. Name X, Y, Z and B.
(ii) With the help of a balanced reaction, show the formation of an acidic salt.
28 (i) Two ores, A & B, were taken, 2+1
On heating, ore A gives CO2, and ore B provides SO2 molecules. What process/steps will you
take to convert them into metals?
(ii) With the help of electron transfer show the process of formation of magnesium oxide.
29 Set up a Punnett square using the following information: 2+1
Dominant allele for tall plants-T
Recessive allele for short plants-t
Dominant allele for purple flowers-P
Recessive allele for white flowers-p
a. Cross a heterozygous dominant parent with an another heterozygous dominant parent.
b. What is the probability of obtaining tall plants with white flowers?
30 The below figure shows a section through the heart. 3
(a) Name the parts labelled A and B
(b) Suggest why the wall around chamber C is much thicker than that around chamber D
(c) Name the labelled part which shows the chamber of the heart which contains oxygenated
blood.
 OR
(a)Sometimes doctors inject medicines directly in our bloodstream, where do they inject in
arteries or in vein? Why?
(b)What will happen if there are no platelets in the blood?
31 (a) Create a food chain of the following organisms. 3
Insect, Hawk, Grass, Snake, Frog
(b) If 10,000 Joules of energy is available to frogs, how much energy will be available to snakes
and the insects in this food chain?
32 (a)What is solenoid? 3
(b)Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of (i) a current carrying solenoid (ii) a bar magnet.
33 An object of height 4.5cm is placed 12 cm away from a diverging mirror of focal length 15cm. 3
Find out the location of the image and the magnification.
Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions
34 [A] An organic compound ‘P’ is a constituent of wines. ‘P’ on reacting with acidified K 2Cr2O7 5
forms another compound ‘Q’. When a piece of sodium is added to ‘Q’, a gas ‘R’ evolves which
burns with a pop sound when a burning matchstick is brought near it.
a) Give the IUPAC name of compound P.
b) Mention another use of the compound ‘P’ apart from the use mentioned in the question.
c) Illustrate with the help of a chemical equation the conversion of ‘P’ into ‘Q’.
d) Give a balanced equation to depict the reaction of Q with sodium.
e) What happens when ‘P’ is heated with Q, write its chemical equation?
OR
[B] An organic compound ‘X’ is a liquid at room temperature. It is also a very good solvent and
has the molecular formula C2H6O. Upon oxidation of ‘X’ gives ‘Y’. ‘Y’ releases a gas ‘W’ with
brisk effervescence on reacting with NaHCO3. X reacts with Y in the presence of conc.H2SO4
to give another compound ‘Z’ which has a pleasant smell. Z.
a) Give the IUPAC name and chemical formula of Y.
b) How will you test for the gas ‘W’?
c) Depict the formation Y and Z using chemical equations.
d) Name the reaction of formation of ‘Z’.
e) Give any one use of ‘Z’?
35 [A](a) State Joule’s law of heating. 5
(b) A bulb is rated 40W,220V. Find the current drawn by it, when it is connected to a 220V
supply. Also find its resistance. If the given bulb is replaced by a bulb of rating 25W, 220V,
Will there be any change in the value of current and resistance. Justify your answer and
determine the change.
OR
 [B] Find out the following in the electric circuit given below.
(i)Effective resistance of two 8-ohm resistors in the combination
(ii)Current flowing through 4-ohm resistor
(iii)Potential difference across 4-ohm resistor
(iv)Power dissipated in 4-ohm resistor
(v)Difference in ammeter readings.

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Observe the figure carefully and answer the questions below:

(a) (i) Name the part marked. 'A, B and C' in the diagram. Mention the significance of Part ‘C’.
(ii) What is the fate of the male gamete that does not fuse with female gamete to produce zygote?

(b) How does the Primary endosperm nucleus and Zygote in plants differ genetically and
functionally?
OR
The given figure shows, in outline, the stages of the division of a cell.
 (a)Name the structures labelled X and Y.
(b)Draw a diagram to show the organ system where this type of cell division occurs.
Section – E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions
37 Four metals A, B, C, and D are, in turn, added to the following solutions one by one. The 4
observations made are tabulated below:

Metal FeSO4 CuSO4 ZnSO4 AgNO3

A No reaction Displacement --- ---

B Displacement —-- No reaction —---

C No reaction No reaction No reaction Displacement

D No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction

Answer the following questions based on the above information.
(i) Which is the most active metal and why?
(ii) What would be observed if B is added to a solution of copper (II) sulphate and Why?
(iii) Arrange the metals A, B, C, and D in order of decreasing reactivity.
(iv) Container of which metal can be used to store both zinc sulphate solution and silver nitrate
solution.
38 Some plants like the pea plant climb on other plants or fences by means of tendrils. These 4
tendrils are sensitive to touch. When they come in contact with any support, the part of the
tendril in contact with the object does not grow as rapidly as the part of the tendril away from
the object. This causes the tendril to circle around the object and thus cling to it.

i) Name the types of tropic movements shown by plants.

ii) The touch me not plant is an example of which type of tropism?
iii) Give one example of chemotropism.
iv) Name the plant hormone which promotes cell division in plant roots and shoot systems.
39 Study the diagram given below and answer the following questions. 4

(i)Identify the defect of vision

(ii)State two possible causes of this defect.
(iii)How can we rectify this defect.
(iv)Name and define the unit of power of a lens.
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 BANGALORE SAHODAYA QUESTION PAPER (2022-23)
Science (Code – 086)
CLASS X –SET 2
Maximum Marks: 80 Time allowed: 3 Hrs
Date :

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions.
A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to
these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with
sub-parts.
SECTION - A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the
questions 1 – 20
Q.No Questions Marks
1. A glass rod dipped in ammonia when brought closer to the mouth of the test tube containing 1
hydrochloric acid, it forms dense white fumes of ammonium chloride . It is a
a) combination reaction , acidic salt is formed
b) combination reaction , basic salt is formed
c) combination reaction , neutral salt is formed
d) neutralization reaction, acidic salt is formed.

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2. Which of the following reactants are used in thermit reaction, needed to repair broken railway
track ?
a. Al2O3 + Fe
b. MnO2 + Al
c. Fe2O3 + Al
d. Cu2O + Fe

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3. 3.The chemical formulae for slaked lime, quick lime and marble are 1
a) CaO, CaCO3 , Ca(OH)2
b) Ca(OH)2 , CaO, CaCO3
c) CaCO3, CaO, Ca(OH)2
d) Ca(OH)2, CaO , Ca(HCO3)2

4. Soaps and detergents are of long chain carboxylic acids / fatty acids 1
respectively
i) Sodium and sulphonate salts
ii) Sodium and potassium salts
iii) Sodium and ammonium salts
iv) Sodium and magnesium salts
(a) i and ii (b) i and iii (c) ii and iv (d) iii and iv

5. The heating of ferrous sulphate crystals is a chemical change when 1

a) pale green to white colour change is observed
b) Water droplets observed on the walls of the test tube.
c) White colour salt with pungent smelling gases is observed.
d) Brown coloured compound with pungent smelling gases observed.

6. Equal volumes of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions of same concentration are 1
mixed and the pH of the resulting solution is checked with a pH paper . What would be the
colour obtained ?
a) Red
b) orange
c) green
d) purple
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7.
The equations given below are all examples of redox reactions. In which of the equations is
the underlined compound being oxidized?
a) CO2 + C ---------> 2CO
b) FeO + Mg ---------> Fe + MgO
c) 3CO + Fe2O3 -----------> 2Fe + 3CO2
d) CuO + H2 -----------> Cu + H2O

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8. 1

Observe the given diagram and identify the mismatched combination/combinations

i. P Cerebrum Thinking and reasoning

ii. Q Cerebellum Thinking and reasoning
iii. R Cerebellum Muscular coordination
iv. S Pituitary Controls growth

a. i and iii
b. ii and iii
c. i and iv
d. ii and iv

9. Out of the following test tubes which one will give blue black colour on addition of iodine 1
solution-
a. Test tube 1 containing sugarcane juice, saliva and a few drops of acid
b. Test tube 2 containing corn flour, saliva and a few milliliters of water
c. Test tube 3 containing sugar cane juice, saliva and a few drops of caustic soda
d. Test tube containing corn flour, saliva and a few drops of acid
10. Identify the function of nephrons in a healthy person 1
a. Breaks down harmful chemicals
b. eliminates all salts
c. reabsorbs all glucose
d. reabsorbs all water
11. In a plant the number of chromosomes present in the male gamete is twenty four. Which of 1
the following statements is true?
a. the egg cell and ovary has 48 chromosomes
b. the egg cell has 24 chromosomes

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 c. The anther and ovule have 24 chromosomes
d. The cells of petals and sepals have 24 chromosomes

12. Which of the following is the male gamete? 1

a. P
b. Q
c. R
d. S

13. The ratio of the focal lengths of two lenses L1 and L2 is 1:4. The ratio of their powers P1:P2 is 1

(a) 1:4 (b) 4:1 (c) 1:2 (d) 2:1

14. A light ray is incident on a convex mirror as shown below. Y 1

Through which point will the ray travel after

reflecting from the mirror?

a) X b) F c) Y d) C X

15. A magnetic compass is placed near a bar magnet as shown below. Which of the following 1
figure depicts the correct direction of the compass needle?

16. Which of the following options depict the correct relation 1

between I1, I2, and I3 in the circuit shown below?
I1
a) I1< I2 and I2 >I3 I2
b) I1 >I2 and I2 >I3
6Ω
c) I1> I3 and I3 < I2
d) I1> I3 and I3 >I2
3Ω
Q. no 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.
These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting
the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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 (b) Both A 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: In a neutralization reaction acid reacts with base to form salt and water. 1
Reasoning: It is an exothermic reaction.
18. Assertion : Rings of cartilage are present in the trachea 1
Reason : Lungs always contain a residual volume of air
19. Assertion : Men have either X or Y chromosome as the sex chromosomes. 1
Reason : Men have a mismatched pair of sex chromosome.
20. Assertion : A 50W bulb glows brighter than a 25W bulb when both are connected in parallel 1
to a potential difference of 220V.
Reason : The current through a 50W bulb is greater than 25W bulb in a parallel
combination.
SECTION – B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21. Answer the questions based on the diagram 2

Cathode Anode

(a) Rectify the error in the given diagram.

(b) How do you test for the gases evolved in the above experiment?
OR
Translate the following statements into balanced chemical equations.
a) Solutions of sodium sulphate and Barium chloride reacts to form white precipitate of
barium sulphate and solution of sodium chloride.
b) Silver chloride on photolytic decomposition gives silver and chlorine.

22. Differentiate between central nervous system and peripheral nervous system based on- 2
a. their components
b. their function
23. a. What are receptors? Name the receptor for smell. 2
b. How is efficient communication of information ensured between cells in a multicellular
organism?

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24. a. What leads to the opening and closing of stomatal pore? 2
b. Name the organelle that is present in guard cells but absent in other epidermal cell.
What is the function of this organelle?
25. Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines in a current carrying straight conductor. Mention the factors on 2
which the strength of the magnetic field depends?

OR

A current carrying wire is placed in the plane of the paper in a magnetic field as shown below. In
which direction does the wire move? State the rule used to determine the direction of the movement of
the wire.
s 2
S
I

26. a. There are generally lesser number of individuals at higher trophic levels compared to the 2
previous levels. Give reason.
b. Ozone that shields earth’s surface from harmful UV radiations is formed in presence of UV
radiations. Justify.
SECTION – C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27. a) The melting point of calcium oxide is 2850 K whereas melting point of magnesium 3
chloride is 981 K. Give reason.
b) Show the formation of calcium oxide by electron dot structure.
28. Compound ‘X’ is used for bleaching cotton in the textile industry. 3

a) Write the chemical name and formula of ‘X’.

b) Write the equation for the formation of ‘X’.
c) Write one more use of ‘X’.
d) What is the role ‘X’ in chemical industry?
29. Observe the given diagram and answer the question that follow: 3

A a. Identify A. What is its function?

b. Why is the above structure coiled?

B c. What is the composition of the

fluid present in B?

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 A
a. Identify A. How does its structure
help in its function?
b. How does B help in the formation of
lymph?
c. What is the advantage of this type of
circulation?

30. (a) Name the three wires used in house hold electrical circuits. 3
(b) Write their colour codes.
(c) Which of the three wires is at a higher potential?

31. a) Draw the ray diagram showing the image formation in a concave mirror when the object is 3
placed between C and F.
b) An object 5 cm high is placed at a distance of 10cm from a convex mirror of radius of
curvature 30cm. Find the nature and position of the image.
OR
a) The following table gives the value of the refractive indices of some media.

Medium Benzene Kerosene Alcohol Turpentine Oil 3

Refractive index 1.50 1.44 1.36 1.47

Light passes through these media one by one. Arrange these in the increasing order of the
speed of light through them.

b) The speed of light in water is 2.25×108m/s. If the speed of light in glass is 2×108m/s,
calculate the refractive index of water with respect to glass. Also find the absolute refractive
index of glass. ( speed of light in vacuum = 3×108m/s)

32. a) Identify the defect shown in the diagram below. 3

b) List the causes of the above defect.

c) Draw the diagram showing the correction.

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33. 3

*ppm stands for parts per million

The above figure shows the concentration of a particular molecule as we move up the food
chain.
a. Name the process depicted in the picture.
b. How do such molecules enter into the food chain? How can we stop this?
c. Why does the concentration of this molecule increase up the food chain?

SECTION – D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions
34. X and Y are the second members of homologous series of alcohol and carboxylic acid 5
respectively.
a ) Draw the structural formula of ‘X’ and ‘Y’.
b) ‘X’ and ‘Y’ react in the presence of conc. sulphuric acid to form a pleasant smelling
compound.
(i) Write the balanced chemical equation for it.
(ii) What is the role of concentrated sulphuric acid in the above reaction ?
(iii) Write the IUPAC name of the compound formed.
c) What important precaution must be taken while carrying out the above experiment ? Why?
d) Write one use of ‘Y’ .
OR
C2H5O- is the incomplete formula to which an atom of hydrogen can be
(i) Added to obtain compound ‘A’ .
(ii) Removed to obtain compound ‘B’
a) Write the structural formula for the compound ‘A’ and ‘B’
b) Write the IUPAC names for the compound ‘A’ and ‘B’
c) Identify the functional groups of compound ‘A’ and ‘B’
d) With conditions write the equation for the oxidation of compound ‘A’
in the presence of an oxidizing agent.
e) Give two uses of compound ‘A’ .

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35. 5
a. Identify the mode of reproduction represented in
the above picture. Name an organism that
reproduces in the above method.
b. Write on advantage and one disadvantage of the
above mode of reproduction.
c. Organisms in the second and third row are similar
but subtly different from each other. Give reason.
d. Are these differences beneficial for the species? Justify
your answer.
OR
a. Where does fertilization and implantation take place in the female reproductive system?
b. List the changes that take place in the uterus-
i. After fertilization
ii. if fertilization does not take place
c. Write two disadvantages of Copper –T .
d. Government is debating on increasing the marriageable age of girls to 21 years. What
could be the reason for this?

36. Give reasons.

(a) Tungsten is used as a filament in a bulb. 5
(b) Ammeter is connected in series in an electric
circuit.
(c) For the circuit given,
2 5
Calculate: (i) total resistance
(ii) total current
(iii) power developed across 2Ω resistor

SECTION - E
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37. Sulphur is a yellow amorphous solid. It exists as rhombic , monoclinic and plastic forms . 4

When it reacts with nitric acid, it gets oxidized to sulphuric acid . When sulphur is taken in a
spatula and heated , it immediately melts due to its low melting point. Sulfur when burnt in air
forms sulfur dioxide . When a piece of magnesium is ignited and dropped into the jar
containing Sulphur dioxide, magnesium oxide and sulphur are produced .
1. What is the role of Sulphur dioxide and nitric acid in the given situation?
2. Write the equation for the reaction of Sulphur dioxide with magnesium.
3. How will you experimentally determine the nature of sulphur di-oxide?

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 OR
How will you experimentally determine the nature of Magnesium oxide?
38. Anthocyanin is a pigment responsible for the purple colour in flowers of pea plants. They 4

found that a gene ‘A’ encodes for a protein that controls synthesis of anthocyanin and hence
produces purple flowers. An allele ‘a’ codes for a non-efficient protein which interrupts
anthocyanin production. Hence produces white flowers.
a. Where are genes located in a pea plant?
b. Identify the dominant and the recessive trait and justify based on the above information.
c. If a plant having genotype ‘Aa’ is crossed with a plant having genotype ‘aa’. What will be
the phenotypic ratio of the progeny?
OR
c. If a plant having genotype ‘AA’ is crossed with a plant having genotype ‘Aa’. What will be
the phenotype/s and genotype/s of the progeny?

39. The changing colours of a chameleon

The changing colours of a chameleon’s skin is mostly due to special

pigment-containing cells in its skin. Some of the colours is due to
4
an effect similar to what causes the daytime sky to be blue.
Here is a schematic picture of a chameleon’s skin.
Under the layer of yellow pigmented cells is a layer of cells
that contain tiny particles, much smaller than any of
the wavelengths in visible light. When light having a
mixture of colours strikes these cells, the blue part of the
light is spread over a wide range of directions, while the red
part is hardly scattered at all and mostly continues in its original direction.
(a) Name the phenomena causing the daytime sky to be blue.
(b) Why does the sky appear black to an astronaut in space?
(c) When a beam of visible light strikes the cells, why is the blue part of visible light spread
over a wide range of directions .
OR
Why are “danger” signal lights red in colour?

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 BANGALORE SAHODAYA QUESTION PAPER (2022-23)
Science (Code – 086)
CLASS X –SET 1
Maximum Marks: 80 Time allowed: 3 Hrs
Date :

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions.
A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to
these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with
sub-parts.
SECTION - A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the
questions 1 – 20
Q.No Questions Marks
1. Which of the following is true about dilution of an acid 1
a) The strength of the acid does not change on dilution
b) The concentration of hydronium ions increases per unit volume
c) Water is added to the acid by stirring continuously
d) The concentration of hydroxide ions increases per unit volume

2. Which statement about the reaction is correct? 1

2Al + 3H2O -----> Al2O3 + 3H2
i) Aluminium is oxidised to aluminium oxide
ii) Hydrogen is oxidised to water
iii) Aluminium oxide is reduced to aluminium
iv) Water is reduced to hydrogen
(a) ii and iii (b) i and iv (c) i and ii ( d) iii and iv

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3. 1

A B

a) A is propanone and B is propanal

b) A is propanal and B is propanone
c) A is acetone and B is propanol
d) A is propanol and B is propanal
4. Which of the following statements is incorrect about anodizing 1
a) It is a process of forming a thick oxide layer of aluminium on the article
b) The thick Aluminium oxide coating will prevent corrosion of aluminium
c) Oxygen evolved at the cathode, forms oxide coating on aluminium
d) A clean aluminium article is taken as anode during this process
5. Which observations support the law of conservation of mass for electrolytic decomposition of 1
water.
a) Gas bubbles are observed at both the electrodes
b) Water level is more in the test tube covering the cathode
c) The volume of gases evolved at anode and cathode is in the ratio of 1:2
d) The level of water is less in the test tube covering the anode
6. An experiment was carried out on decomposition of sodium bicarbonate. Which among the 1
following option is true about the nature of gaseous product formed?
Blue litmus. Red litmus
a) Changes colour Changes colour
b) Changes colour No change in colour
c) No colour change Changes colour.
d) No colour change No colour change
7. Match the following 1
Cupric oxide on treating with dilute sulphuric acid produces copper sulphate solution. The
observations and inferences for the reaction are given below:
Observation. Inference
i) Black color changes to blue. (p) Thermal decomposition reaction
ii) Blue color changes to black. (q) Combination reaction
iii) Black color changes to colorless (r) Neutralization reaction
iv) Blue color changes to colorless (s) single displacement reaction
a) i and p b) i and r c) ii and s d) iii and r

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8. Observe the given diagram and identify the mismatched combination/s 1

Q
R
S

i. P Cerebrum Thinking and reasoning

ii. Q Cerebellum Muscular coordination
iii. R Cerebellum Thinking and reasoning
iv. S Pituitary Regulates glands
a. i and iii
b. iii and iv
c. ii and iii
d. i and iv
9. Out of the following test tubes which one will give blue black color on addition of iodine 1
solution?
a. Test tube 1 containing sugar solution, saliva and a few drops of acid.
b. Test tube 2 containing wheat flour, saliva and a few millilitres of water.
c. Test tube 3 containing sugar solution, saliva and a few drops of caustic soda.
d. Test tube 4 containing wheat flour, saliva and a few drops of acid.
10. Identify the function of nephrons in a healthy person. 1
a. Produces nitrogenous waste
b. Eliminates all salts
c. Reabsorbs all water
d. Reabsorbs all amino acids
11. In a plant, the number of chromosomes present in a male gamete is sixteen. Which of the 1
following statement is true?
a. The egg cell and ovary has 16 chromosomes
b. The anther and ovule has 16 chromosomes
c. The egg cell has 16 chromosomes
d. Cells of petals and sepals have 16 chromosomes
12. Which of the following is the female gamete? 1
a. P
b. Q
c. R
d. S

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13. The ratio of powers P1 and P2 of two lenses L1 and L2 is 1:4. The ratio of the focal lengths of 1
L1 and L2 is
a) 1:4 b) 4:1 c) 1:1 d) 2:1

14. In the figure, a beam of light is travelling from a glass S 1

P
slab to air. Which of the marked paths will the R
emergent ray of light take Q
a) P b) R c) Q d) S
Glass

15. . Which of the following options depict the correct 1

relation between I1, I2, and I3 in the circuit shown
below? I1
I2
a) I1< I2 and I2 >I3
I3 6Ω
b) I1 >I2 and I2 >I3
c) I1> I3 and I3 < I2 3Ω
d) I1> I3 and I3 >I2

16. A wire is stretched to four times its original length. If the radius of the original wire is ‘r’, the 1
radius of the stretched wire will be

a) r b) r c) 2r d) 4r
2 4
Q. no 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.
These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting
the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A 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 : Pale green colored ferrous sulphate crystals turn white on heating. 1
Reasoning: The compound is undergoing thermal decomposition reaction.
18. Assertion : Men have either ‘X’ or ‘Y’ chromosome as the sex chromosome. 1
Reason : Men have a mismatched pair of sex chromosome.
19. Assertion : Rings of cartilage are present in the trachea. 1
Reasoning : Lungs always contain a residual volume of air.
20. Assertion : A 25W bulb glows brighter than 50W bulb when both are connected in series to a 1
potential difference of 220V.
Reason : The potential difference across the 25W bulb is more than a 50W bulb in a series
combination.

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 SECTION – B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21. Translate the following statements into balanced chemical equations 2
a) Manganese dioxide on heating with aluminium powder produces
Manganese and Aluminium oxide
b) On passing steam over red hot iron produces Iron (II)(III) oxide and hydrogen gas.
OR

nitrate

a. List one observation for the above activity

b. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction taking place above.

22. a) Define tropic movement. 2

b) Differentiate between the way in which muscle cells and cells of a sensitive plant change
their shape.
23. a) What are the receptors? Name the receptors for taste. 2
b) How is efficient communication of information ensured between cells in a multicellular
organism?
24. a) Name the respiratory pigment in humans. What is its importance? 2
b) What is the role of diaphragm in breathing?
25. Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines around a current carrying circular loop. At which 2
point is the magnetic field strength maximum. Name the rule that is used to determine the
direction of the field lines.
OR
A current carrying wire is placed in the plane of the paper in a magnetic field as shown below.
In which direction does the wire move? State the rule used to determine the direction of
movement of the wire. 2

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26. Give reason- 2
a) Varying quantity of pesticide residues are found even in animal meat.
b) There are generally lesser number of individuals at higher trophic level compared to the
previous level.
SECTION – C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27. Compound ‘X’ is used in soda –acid fire extinguisher. 3
(a) Identify ‘X’ .
(b) Write the parent acid and parent base of ‘X’.
(c) ‘X’ is used to obtain ‘Y’ which is used to remove permanent hardness of water.
(i) write the chemical formula and the common name of ‘Y’.
(ii) What are salts like ‘Y’ generally known as ?
28. Give reason. 3

a) Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.

b) Potassium chloride salt does not conduct electricity.
c) 24 carat gold is not used for making jewellery.
29. Observe the given diagram and answer the questions- 3

A a) Identify ‘A’. How does its structure help in

its function?
b) How does ‘B’ help in the formation of
lymph?
c) What is the advantage of this type of
circulation?

.
B

OR
A 3
a) Identify ‘A’. What is the composition of the fluid that
B
enters into ‘A’?
b) Why is the above structure coiled?
c) Identify ‘B’. What is its function?

30. a) What is the function of a fuse wire? 3

b) How is it connected with an appliance in a circuit?
c) You are given three fuse wires of rating 5A, 10A and 15A. Which fuse wire will you
choose for an electric iron rated at 1kW-220V?

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31. a) The far point of a defective eye is 150cm. identify the defect and list its causes. 3
b) Draw the ray diagram to show the correction of the defect.
32. a) Draw the ray diagram to show the use of a concave mirror as a shaving mirror. 3
b) The focal length of a concave mirror is 24cm. Where is the image formed if the object is
placed at a distance of 16cm from the mirror? Write the nature of the image.
OR
3
The angle of refraction in media P, Q and R is 450, 350 and 500 respectively for a given angle
of incidence. In which medium will the velocity of light be
i) Minimum ii) maximum?
b) The refractive index of kerosene is 1.44. Calculate the speed of light in kerosene. Given the
speed of light in vacuum is 3108 m/s
33. a) Improvements in our lifestyle has resulted in greater amounts of waste material generation. 3
How? Suggest few ways to reduce this problem?
b) Ozone that shields the earth’s surface from harmful UV rays is formed in the presence of
UV rays. How?
SECTION – D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions

34. 5
C2H5O- is the incomplete formula to which an atom of hydrogen can be
(a) Added to obtain compound ‘A’ .
(b) Removed to obtain compound ‘B’
i) Write the structural formula for the compound ‘A’ and ‘B’
ii) Write the IUPAC names for the compound ‘A’ and ‘B’
iii) Identify the functional groups of compound ‘A’ and ‘B’
iv) With conditions write the equation for the oxidation of compound ‘A’
in the presence of an oxidizing agent.
v) Give two uses of compound ‘A’ .
OR
‘X’ and ‘Y’ are the 2 isomers of a compound with molecular formula C6H12.
a) Write the structural formula of both the isomers.
b) Which of the isomers will undergo addition reaction ? Why ?
c) How many covalent bonds are there in C6H12 ?
d) Write the structural formula of the compound with the molecular formula C6H6.

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35. 5
a) Identify the mode of reproduction represented in the
above figure. Name an organism that reproduces by the
above method.
b) Write one advantage and one disadvantage of the above
mode of reproduction.
c) Organisms in 2nd and 3rd row are similar but subtly
different from each other. Give reason.
d) Are these differences beneficial for the species?
Justify your answer.
OR
a) Where does fertilization and implantation take place in female reproductive system?
b) List the changes that take place in the uterus-
i) After fertilization
ii) If fertilization does not take place
c) Write two advantages of using condoms.
d) Government has fixed the marriageable age of boys to 21. What is the reason behind
this?
36. (a) Give reasons for the following:
5
(i) Alloys are preferred as heating elements in domestic
appliances.
(ii) Series arrangement is not used in domestic circuits.

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(b) In the circuit given below, calculate
(i) total resistance
(ii) total current
(iii) power developed in the 2Ω resistor.

SECTION - E
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37. Anhydrous carnallite is chemically magnesium chloride. This is taken for electrolysis.
Electrolytic cell is equipped with steel cathode and graphite anode submerged in molten salt .
The temperature is maintained between 680 oC to 750 oC to obtain the metal. Chlorine is the
gaseous product evolved at anode and molten metal floats at the top of the salt bath near
cathode.
a) i) Name the metal extracted in the above extraction process.

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 ii) Write the chemical formula of the ore used.
b) After the electrolysis of molten salt name the oxidized and reduced products.
c) Show the formation of the chief component of the given ore through electron dot structure .
OR
Show the formation of the oxide of the above metal through electron dot structure.
38. Anthocyanin is a pigment responsible for the purple color in flowers of pea plants. They found
that a gene ‘A’ encodes for a protein that controls the synthesis of anthocyanin and hence
produces purple flowers. An allele ‘a’ codes for a non-efficient protein which interrupts
anthocyanin production. Hence produces white flowers.
a) Where are genes located in a pea plant?
b) Identify the dominant and recessive trait and justify based on the above information.
c) If a plant having genotype ‘Aa’ is crossed with a plant having genotype ‘aa’. What will be
the phenotypic ratio of the progeny?
OR
c) If a plant having genotype ‘AA’ is crossed with a plant having genotype ‘Aa’. What will be
the phenotype/s and genotype/s of the progeny?
39. The changing colours of a chameleon
The changing colours of a chameleon’s skin is mostly due to special
pigment-containing cells in its skin. Some of the colours is due to an effect
similar to what causes the daytime sky to be blue. 4

Here is a schematic picture of a chameleon’s skin.Under

the layer of yellow pigmented cells is a layer of cells that
contain tiny particles, much smaller than any of the
wavelengths in visible light. When light having a mixture
of colours strikes these cells, the blue part of the light is spread over a wide range of
directions, while the red part is hardly scattered at all and mostly continues in its original
direction.
(a) Name the phenomena causing the daytime sky to be blue.
(b) When a beam of visible light strikes the cells, why is the blue part of visible light spread
over a wide range of directions .
OR
Why are “danger” signal lights red in colour?
(c) Why does the sky appear black to an astronaut in space?

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 BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION 1(2024-2025)
Grade X

Class:10 SUBJECT: SCIENCE Date:16.12.2024

Time:3hrs (086) SET 2 Marks: - 80

General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of
approximately 33% would be provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to
competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type
questions carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks
each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks
each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks
each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/integrated units of assessment
(04 marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks

SECTION -A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions
1-20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.

1. In which of the following processes, is a chemical reaction not involved? 1

a) Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder
b) Adding hydrochloric acid to zinc granules taken in a test tube
c) Ripening of grapes
d) Heating copper wire in presence of air at high temperature.
2. Reaction between X and Y forms the compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains electron. 1
Which of the following properties is shown by Z?
a) Has low melting point
b) Dissolves in polar solvent like H2O
c) Conducts electricity in solid state
d) Occurs as liquid

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3. PbO + H2 Pb + H2O is an example of 1
a) Neutralization reaction
b) Redox reaction
c) Double displacement reaction
d) Decomposition reaction
4. The correct electron dot structure of a water molecule is: 1

a)

b)

c)

d)
5. Which of the following statement is not true? 1
a) Corrosion is a chemical change
b) Corrosion of iron is called rusting
c) Corrosion is enhanced by stains on metallic surface
d) Corrosion can take place in vacuum.

6. Oils on treating with hydrogen in the presence of palladium or nickel catalyst form fats. This 1
is an example of :
a) Addition reaction
b) Substitution reaction
c) Displacement reaction
d) Oxidation reaction
7. Observe the picture carefully and answer the question. 1

Which of the follwing is the correct conclusion?

a) Al is more reactive than Cu and Fe but less reactive than Zn
b) Al is more reactive than Cu but less reactive than Zn and Fe
c) Al is more reactive than Zn and Cu but less reactive than Fe
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 d) Al is more reactive than Zn, Cu and Fe
8. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true about respiration? 1
i. During inhalation, ribs move inward and diaphragm is raised
ii. In the alveoli exchange of gases takes place ie oxygen from alveolar air diffuses into
blood and CO2 from blood into alveolar air.
iii. Haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide than oxygen
iv. Alveoli increases surface area for exchange of gases
a) (i) and (iv)
b) (ii) and (iii)
c) (i) and (iii)
d) (ii) and (iv)
9. A doctor advised a person to take an injection of insulin because 1
a) his blood pressure was low
b) his heart was beating slowly
c) he was suffering from goitre
d) his sugar level in blood was high
10. Which among the following statements are true for unisexual flowers? 1
i. they possess both stamen and pistil
ii. they possess either stamen or pistil
iii. they exhibit cross pollination
iv. unisexual flowers possessing only stamens cannot produce fruits.
a) (i) and (iv)
b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
c) (iii) and (iv)
d) (i) , (iii) and (iv)
11. What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulses? 1

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12. 1

Observe the diagram given. Lime water will turn milky in

a) test tube A as the air blown into it contains CO2
b) test tube B as the air inside pichkari has CO2
c) test tube A as the air blown into it contains O2
d) test tube B as air inside the pichkari contains O2.

13. 1

Which of the following can make a parallel beam of light when a point source is incident on
it?
a) A and B
b) B and C
c) A and C
d) A and D

14. 1

The equivalent resistance between the points AB and CD respectively are:

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 a) 13.13 Ω and 3.3 Ω
b) 15 Ω and 25 Ω
c) 3.3 Ω and 13.13 Ω
d) 25 Ω and 15 Ω

15. 1

An ecosystem is represented in the figure given above. This ecosystem will be self-sustaining
if:
a) the type of organisms represented by B are eliminated
b) materials cycle between the organisms labelled A and organisms labelled B
c) organisms labelled A outnumber the organisms labelled B
d) the organisms labelled A are equal in number to the organisms labelled B.
16. In an ecosystem the 10% of energy available for transfer from one trophic level to the next is 1
in the form of
a) heat energy
b) light energy
c) chemical energy
d) mechanical energy
Question No. 17 to 20 consists 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 A 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: The impurities must be removed from the ore prior to the extraction of the metal. 1
Reason: The processes used for the removing the gangue from the ore are based on the
differences between the physical or chemical properties of the gangue and the ore.
18. Assertion: DNA copying is necessary during reproduction 1
Reason: DNA copying leads to the transmission of characters from parents to offsprings
19. Assertion (A): Convex lenses are diverging in nature. 1

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 Reason (R) : Diverging lenses are used to correct myopia.
20. Assertion: Ozone layer is getting depleted at upper atmosphere which is a cause of concern. 1
Reason: CFC reacts with ozone and breaks it.

SECTION B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21. A metal salt MX when exposed to light, split up to form metal M and a gas X 2. Metal M is 2
used in making ornaments whereas X2 is used in making bleaching powder. The salt MX is
itself used in black and white photography.
a) Identify metal M and gas X2.
b) Mention the type of chemical reaction involved when salt MX is exposed to light.

22. Fat is particularly difficult to digest as it is not water soluble. How is fat digested in the 2
human body?
OR
Differentiate between a renal artery and renal vein with respect to
a) Direction of blood flow
b) Composition of blood
23. a) Trace the path a male gamete takes to fertilize a female gamete after being released from 2
the penis.
b) State the number of sets of chromosomes present in a zygote.
24. Absolute refractive index of some material media are given below: 2

a) Study the above data, redraw the given diagram and complete it:

b) Write the formula for arriving at the absolute refractive index of diamond.

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25. Attempt either option A or B 2
A. A convex lens of focal length 10 cm is placed at a distance of 12 cm from a wall. How far
from the lens should an object be placed so as to form its image on the wall? Find the
magnification of the image.
OR
B. An object 4 cm in size is placed at 25 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 15
cm. At what distance should a screen be placed so as to obtain a sharp image? Find the size
of the image.
26. a) From the following group of organisms create a food chain which is most advantageous 2
for human beings in terms of energy.
Cereal plant, rats, hawk, goat, snake, human being
b) State the possible disadvantages if the cereal plant is growing in soil rich in pesticides.
SECTION C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27. State one characteristic of each of the chemical reaction which takes place when: 3

a) dilute hydrochloric acid is added to sodium carbonate

b) lemon juice is added gradually to potassium permanganate solution
c) dilute sulphuric acid is added to barium chloride solution
d) ammonium hydroxide is added to barium hydroxide
e) wax is burned in the form of a candle
f) addition of sodium sulphate solution to barium chloride solution

28. a) Illustrate the formation of sodium oxide by using electron dot structure. Name the ions 3
present in them. Give reason for its high melting point.
(OR)
(B) Write chemical equations for the follwing reactions:
i. Cinnabar is heated in the presence of air
ii. Manganese dioxide is heated with aluminium powder
iii. A mixture of Cu2O and Cu2S is heated.
29. Explain how the release of hormones is controlled by the body with the help of a diagram. 3
Name the mechanism
30. A blue coloured flower plant denoted by BB is crossbred with that of white coloured flower 3
plant denoted by bb.
a) State the colour of flower you would expect in their F1 generation plants.

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 b) What must be the percentage of white flowers plants in F2 generation if flowers of
F1 plants are self -pollinated?
c) State the expected ratio of the genotypes BB and Bb in the F2 progeny.
31. 3

Observe the diagram and answer the following questions:

a) Identify the defect of the eye
b) List its causes
c) Name the type of lens used in its correction

32. Compute the resistivity of the given material whose resistance is 2 Ω; area of cross-section 3
and length are 25 cm2 and 15 cm respectively. Define 1 Ωm.
33. 3

a) From the diagram given above, determine the direction of force of the conductor AB.
b) Name the rule used to determine direction of force.
c) What will happen to the direction of force if the direction of current and the poles of
the magnet are reversed

SECTION D
Question No 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34. a) A compound C (molecular formula, C2H4O2) reacts with Na metal to form a compound R 5
and evolves a gas which burns with a pop sound. Compound C on treatment with an
alcohol A in presence of an acid forms a sweet smelling compound S (molecular formula
C3H6O2). On addition of NaOH to C, it also gives R and water. S on treatment with

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 NaOH solution gives back R and A. Identify C, R, A, S and write down the reactions
involved.

(OR)

b) Answer the following questions:

i. What is a homologous series of carbon compounds?
ii. Write molecular, electron dot structure of ethene.
iii. convert ethanol to ethene
iv. What are soaps? Give an example.
v. Give the reason of formation of scum when soaps are used with hard water?

35. Based on the given diagram, answer the questions given below 5

a) Label the parts A, B, C, D

b) Name the hormone secreted by X and mention its role.
c) State the function of A and C in the process of reproduction.

OR

a) List two reasons for the appearance of variations among the progeny formed by
sexual reproduction.
b) (i) Name the part marked A in the diagram.
(ii) How does A reach part B?
(iii) State the importance of C.
(iv) What happens to the part marked D after fertilization is over?

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36. Attempt either question A or B 5

A.

The given circuit consists of a variable resistor connected in series with two 200 Ω resistors.
The variable resistor can be adjusted to any value between 0 – 400 Ω.

a) If the maximum possible current in the circuit is 0.03 A, calculate the minimum
possible current.
b) What is the smallest and largest possible reading in the voltmeter?
c) What is the purpose of the variable resistor in the circuit?

(OR)

B.

In a household, if 5 A, 10 A and 13 A fuses are available, state which is most appropriate for
the following appliances which are both connected to a 250 V supply.

a) Electric toaster having a power rating of 1 kW

b) Electric stove having a power rating of 2 kW

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 Why are household appliances connected in parallel?

Explain the advantages of AC over DC.

SECTION E
Question No 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions
37. Salts’ refer to the compound formed when an acid reacts with a base. These reactions 4
are often known as neutralization reactions. These reactions are often used in the
laboratories to calculate the exact concentration of an acid or an alkali when the other
is known. The familiar example of salt is sodium chloride (NaCl), which we use in our
food on daily basis and is known as rock salt. It is prepared by the reaction of
hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solution. This salt is used to prepare various
compounds. When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride
(called brine), it decomposes to form sodium hydroxide. The process is called the
chlor-alkali process because of the products formed - chlor for chlorine and alkali for
sodium hydroxide.

a) Write the chemical reaction of chlor-alkali process

b) Name the gases formed at the anode and the cathode.
c) Write one use each of chlorine and hydrogen gas.
d) How will you prepare baking soda from sodium chloride?
(OR)
e) How will you prepare bleaching powder from chlorine gas?

38. A picture of all 46 chromosomes in their pairs is called a karyptype. 4

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 The picture given below shows the karyotype of two individuals A and B.
The 23rd pair of chromosomes in humans is known as the sex chromosomes.

A B

a) Based on your observations identify the male and the female individual giving
reasons.
b) If A and B have children what are the chances of them having a boy or a girl. Show
with the help of a cross.
c) How is the sex of offsprings determined in alligators, crocodiles and turtles?
(OR)
c) The father has blood group A and the mother has blood group O. Their daughter has
blood group O. Is this information enough to determine if blood group A or O is
dominant? Why or why not?

39. 4

Electromagnets are the kind of magnets where the magnetic field vanishes when the electric
supply is cut off. The solenoid is a type of electromagnet, the purpose of which is to generate
a controlled magnetic field through a coil wound into a tightly packed helix. The solenoid is
as shown in the figure.

a) Redraw the solenoid in your answer sheets and mark the poles. (2)

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b) Mention two ways to increase the strength of the solenoid (1)

Attempt the option c or d

c) The magnetic field strength in a solenoid is maximum at the poles. True or false?
(1)
(OR)

c) The material used as the core of the solenoid is stainless steel. True or false?

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 BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2023-2024)
Grade X
8.01.2024 Set-1

Date: Max. Marks: 80

Subject: Science (086) Time: 3 Hours

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer
to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-
parts.
Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions
1- 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.

Q. Nos. Questions Marks

1 1

Identify the correct option from the given table which represent the type of reactions
occurring in step 1 and step 2.

Step 1 Step 2

a) Exothermic Endothermic
b) Exothermic Exothermic

c) Endothermic Exothermic

d) Endothermic Endothermic

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2 On heating green solid ‘A’, two gases ‘C’ and ‘D’ having suffocating odour along 1
with a reddish-brown residue ‘B’ are obtained. These gases are major air pollutants.
When the vapours of these gases are collected and dissolved in water, the solution
turns blue litmus to red. A, B, C and D respectively are
a) Pb(NO3)2, PbO, NO2, N2O
b) Fe(OH)2, FeO, H2O, H2O2
c) FeSO4.7H2O, Fe2O3, SO2, SO3
d) PbSO4, Pb2O3, SO2, SO3
3 If 10 mL of H2SO4 is mixed with 10mL of Mg(OH)2 of the same concentration, the 1
resultant solution will give which of the following colour with universal indicator?
a) Red b) Green
c)Yellow d) Blue

4 Given picture shows the reactions of metals A, B, C, D and E with acid. Based on the 1
observations in the given picture, arrange the metals in increasing order of reactivity.

A B C D E
a) A, B, C, D, E
b) A, E, D, B, C
c) D, A, E, B, C
d) E, C, D, B, A

5 An element ‘X’ loses 3 electrons and another element ‘Y’ gains 1 electron. The 1
chemical formula of the compound formed by the combination of X and Y and the
type of compound is
a) X3Y, Ionic
b) XY3, Covalent
c) X3Y, Covalent
d) XY3, Ionic

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6 The metal which is not refined by electrolytic method is 1

a) Na b) Al
c) Zn d) Cu

7 Which of the following does not contain any covalent bond? 1

a) HCl b) CaO
c) O2 d) CH4

8 Which of the following are examples of respiration? 1

1. Humans use oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

2. Plants use carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
3. Burning dry leaves uses oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Only 1 and 2

d) All 1,2 and 3

9 Baburam suffers from a condition due to which his average blood sugar level is 1
210mg/dL. The average blood sugar in a healthy adult is <140mg/dL. Which of the
following could result in Baburam’s condition?
a) Excess production of insulin

b) Insufficient production of insulin

c) Excess intake of protein rich food

d) Insufficient intake of iodine

10 The diagram below represents a certain contraceptive procedure in human females. 1

This could result in which of the following?

a) Menstrual cycle stops.

b) Ovulation will not occur.

c) Fertilisation cannot take place.

d) Hormonal imbalance is created

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11 Which statement explains why the shoot of a plant bends when exposed to light from 1
one side?

a) Diffusion of auxin into cells that are in shade causes cell division of those cells.

b) Diffusion of auxin out of the cells that are in shade causes cell division of those
cells.

c) Diffusion of auxin into cells that are in shade causes elongation of those cells.

d) Diffusion of auxin out of the cells that are in shade causes elongation of those
cells.
12 The following setup was exposed to sunlight for 3 days after which the black strip 1
was removed and the leaf was tested for the presence of starch. The covered part of
the leaf tested negative. What was the experiment trying to test?

a) Sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis.

b) Carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis.

c) Oxygen is released during photosynthesis.

d) Chlorophyll is required for photosynthesis.

13 The image of a candle flame formed by a lens is obtained on a screen placed on the 1
other side of the lens. According to new cartesian sign convention, if the image is
three times the size of the flame, then the lens is
a) Concave and magnification is +3
b) Concave and magnification is -3
c) Convex and magnification is -3
d) Convex and magnification is +3
14 The sky on the moon appears dark to an astronaut because 1

a) There is no light on the moon

b) There is no atmosphere on the surface of the moon
c) Moon is a non-luminous object
d) The surface of the moon absorbs all the sunlight
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15 What is the ratio of the amount of energy absorbed by the primary consumer to the 1

amount of energy absorbed by the secondary consumer in the following food chain?

a) 1:2 b) 2:1

c)1:10 d) 10:1
16 Which statement shows the interaction of an abiotic component with a biotic 1

component in an ecosystem?

a) A grasshopper feeding on a leaf.

b) Rainwater running down a lake.

c) An earthworm making a burrow in the soil.

d) Mice fighting among themselves for food.

Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A 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: Reaction between barium chloride and sodium sulphate takes place in solid 1
state.
Reason: Precipitation reactions are possible only when ions become free.
18 Assertion: Offsprings produced by sexual reproduction show variation. 1

Reason: Each offspring produced by sexual reproduction inherits all the genes from
single parent.
19 Assertion: A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The deflection of 1
the compass needle decreases when the compass needle is moved away from the wire.
Reason: Strength of magnetic field decreases as one moves away from a current
carrying wire.
20 Assertion: Flow of energy in an ecosystem is unidirectional. 1

Reason: Energy captured by autotrophs does not revert back to the solar input but is
passed onto the primary consumers.

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 Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 State one example each characterized by the following observations with a balanced 2
chemical equation:
i) Evolution of gas
ii) Formation of precipitate.
22 Some insects produce both asexually and sexually. Given below is a parent insect 2
with her offsprings named A to G.

i) Identify two offsprings that were produced asexually. State the term that is
defined as the observable feature of an organism.
ii) Insect D was a result of sexual reproduction.
Use information from the diagram to support this statement.
23 Human beings exhibit double circulation. Trace the flow of blood through the 2
different chambers of the heart during the two types of circulation.
OR
Blood is filtered by our kidneys. Trace the flow of blood in and out of the nephron.
24 The image shown below shows the refraction of light in three transparent rectangular 2
blocks X, Y and Z, made of different materials when they are placed in air. The angle
of incidence is different in each case but angle of refraction is same in all the three
blocks.

Compare the speed of light in the three blocks. Justify your answer.

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25 The figure shows two magnets X and Y kept near each other. Their poles are not 2
marked, but magnetic field lines are shown in the figure.

If magnet X is moved towards magnet Y as indicated by the arrow, will the two
magnets attract or repel each other? Justify.
OR
State the factors on which heat produced in a current carrying conductor depends.
Give one practical application of this effect.

26 2
Study the food web given below

i) Identify and write the food chain from the web shown, in which the eagle will
receive the highest percentage of energy from the producers.

ii) Which organism will be most affected in the above web when a non-
biodegradable pesticide is introduced in the soil? What is the phenomenon
called?
Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 A compound of metal ‘X’, on treating with dilute hydrochloric acid releases a gas 3
which turns lime water milky. Metal ‘X’ is used in galvanization of iron articles.
i) Identify the compound of metal X.
ii) Explain the extraction of metal X from its compound with suitable chemical
equations.
28 A compound ‘X’ is an important ingredient of baking powder and is mildly basic in 3
nature.

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 i) Mention the chemical name and chemical formula of Compound X.
ii) Explain the preparation of X with the help of a balanced chemical equation.
iii) Suggest one application of X other than baking with chemical equation.
OR
Electrolysis of a saturated solution of an ionic compound X, give two gases Y and Z.
Gas Y is used in conversion of vegetable oils to saturated fats and gas Z is used in
preparation of bleaching powder.
i) Identify Y and Z.
ii) Write the chemical equation for electrolysis of X.
iii) Write the chemical equation for the preparation of bleaching powder using gas
Z.
29 The diagram shows a reflex arc with parts labeled P, Q and R 3

i) What are the functions of P, Q and R?

ii) There is a small gap between R and P. Name this gap and describe the events at
this point.
30 Consider a pea plant that is recessive for plant height. Its genotype is tt and phenotype 3
is dwarf.
i) Assuming that the gene for plant height obeys Mendel’s law of inheritance,
indicate the genotype and phenotype of ALL the possible parent pairs that could
have dwarf offsprings.
ii) Using any of the parent pairs mentioned by you in ‘i’, perform a cross to show the
genotype of the offspring that might arise in the next generation.
31 Define 1 Dioptre of power of a lens. 3

Two thin lenses of focal length +10cm and -5cm are kept in contact. What is the focal
length and power of the combination?
32 i) Consider a conductor of resistance ‘R’, length ‘L’, thickness ‘d’ and resistivity ‘ρ’. 3
Now this conductor is cut into four equal parts. What will be the new resistivity of
each of these parts? Why?

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 ii) Find the resistance if all of these parts are connected in: (a) Parallel (b) Series.

33 Asha had to replace the electrical plug of her iron box. She bought a three-pin plug as 3
shown below. When she removed the old plug, she saw that there were three wires
coloured red, black and green.

i) To which pin on the plug should she connect the green wire?
ii) To which part of the iron box is the green wire connected?
iii) State the function of the green wire.

Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions
34 i) An organic compound A of molecular formula C2H4 on reduction gives another 5
compound B of molecular formula C2H6. B on reaction with chlorine in presence of
sunlight gives C.
(a) Give IUPAC names of A, B and C

(b) Write chemical equation for conversion of B to C and name the type of
reaction.
ii) Draw the structures of benzene and cyclohexane and mention one difference
between them.
OR
i) A compound ‘C’ with molecular formula C2H4O2 reacts with sodium bi
carbonate and evolves a colourless, odourless gas which turns moist blue litmus
paper red. Compound ‘C’ on treatment with alcohol ‘A’ in presence of an acid
forms a sweet-smelling compound ‘S’ with molecular formula C3H6O2.
(a) Identify C, A and S.

(b) Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction of C with sodium metal.

(c) Write chemical equation for reaction of C with alcohol A.

ii) Draw the structures of all the isomers with the molecular formula C4H10 and
write their IUPAC names.

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35 The figure given below represents the early stages in the development of a female 5
embryo.

i) Name processes R and T.

ii) Describe the genetic makeup
(including sex chromosome) of
P and Q.
iii) Explain the changes in the
uterus both prior and post
implantation till childbirth.

OR
Adrenaline is secreted to prepare our body for extreme sports like bungee jumping.
i) Draw a diagram to indicate the position of the gland that secretes adrenaline.
ii) How is the above gland different from the liver?
iii) Explain the changes that adrenaline brings about in your body.
36 i) A security mirror used in a big showroom has radius of curvature 5m. If a 5

customer is standing at 20m from the cash counter, find the position of the image
formed in the security mirror.

ii) Neha visited a dentist in his clinic. She observed that the dentist was holding a
instrument fitted with a mirror. State the nature of this mirror and draw the ray
diagram for image formation in this case.

OR

Rishi went to a palmist to show his palm. The palmist used a special lens for this
purpose.

i) State the nature of lens and reason for its use.

ii) Draw a ray diagram to show image formation in the case of Rishi.

iii) If the focal length of this lens is 10cm and the lens is held at a distance of 5cm
from the palm, find the position of the image.

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 SECTION - E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37 In organic chemistry, a homologous series is a sequence of compounds with the 4

same functional group and similar chemical properties in which the members of the
series differ by molecular formula of CH₂ and molecular mass of 14u.
Given below are homologous series of some compounds:
I II III
CH4 X CH3OH

C2H6 C3H4 Y
C3H8 C4H6 C3H7OH
C4H10 C5H8 C4H9OH
i) Identify X and Y.
ii) Write IUPAC names of C4H6 and C3H7OH.
iii) Mention the general name and general formula of series I and II.
OR
iii) Arrange the compounds of III series in increasing order of their boiling points
and give reason for the same.
38 Fluffy and Puffy are two guinea pigs. Fluffy has white fur while her parents and 4
brother have black fur. Fluffy’s partner Puffy has black fur. Puffy’s mother has
white fur while his father has black fur.
i) On the basis of the above information, is white fur a dominant or recessive
trait? Justify your answer.
ii) What is the possible genetic makeup of Fluffy’s brothers fur colour?
iii) What is the probability that the offspring of Fluffy and Puffy will have white
fur? Also show the inheritance of fur colour in the offspring with the help of a
suitable cross.
OR
iii) 50% of the offsprings of Fluffy’s brother have white fur. With the help of a
cross show how this is possible.

39 Rahul constructed a circuit that operates four lamps A, B, C and D connected with 4
a battery of 30V in the school exhibition. Based on the demonstrated circuit, answer
the following questions.

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i) What kind of combination are the lamps arranged in (series or parallel)?

ii) Explain with reference to your above answer, what are the advantages (any two)

of this combination of lamps.

iii) Explain with proper calculations which lamp glows the brightest.
OR
iii) Calculate the total energy consumed in the above circuit in 60s.

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 BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2023-2024)
Grade X
08.01.2023 Set-2

Date: Max. Marks: 80

Subject: Science (086) Time: 3 Hours

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to
these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions
1 - 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.

Q. Nos. Questions Marks

1 1

Given picture shows thermal decomposition of a white coloured salt X. Identify X, Y

and Z respectively.
a) FeSO4, SO2, Fe2O3
b) CuSO4, SO2, CuO
c) Pb(NO3)2, NO2, PbO
d) PbO, NO2, Pb(NO3)2

1
2 Iron fillings are added to four test tubes A, B, C and D containing ZnSO4, Cu(SO4)2, 1
Al2(SO4)3 and CaCl2 respectively. In which of the test tubes, changes will be
observed?

a) a) A b) B c) C d) D
3 An aqueous solution ‘A’ turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On adding an aqueous 1
solution ‘B’ to ‘A’, the pink colour disappears. Choose the correct statement:
a) A is strongly basic and B is a weak base.
b) A is strongly acidic and B is weak acid.
c) A has pH greater than 7 and B has pH less than 7.
d) A has pH less than 7 and B has pH greater than 7.
4 Which of the following combinations are correct on adding dilute HCl to given 1
metals?
Metal Gas evolved
(i) Copper Yes
(ii) Iron Yes
(iii) Magnesium No
(iv) Zinc Yes
a) (i) and (iii)
b) (i) and (iv)
c) (ii) and (iii)
d) (ii) and (iv)
5 Reaction between elements X and Y, forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains 1
electron. Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?
a) Has high melting point
b) Insoluble in water
c) Conducts electricity in molten state.
d) Exist in solid state.

2
6 Which of the following compounds will give blue flame on combustion? 1

(i) C2H6

(ii) C2H2

(iii) C3H4

(iv) C4H10

a) (ii) and (iii)

b) (i) and (iv)
c) (ii) and (iv)
d) (i) and (iii)
7 Soham filled a copper jug with water and left it undisturbed for few days. He was 1
surprised to see a dull green colour coating on the jug. His mother told him that this
layer is a mixture of two compounds. Which are the two compounds his mother is
referring to?
a) Copper hydroxide and Copper carbonate
b) Copper hydroxide and Copper sulphide
c) Copper oxide and Copper sulphide
d) Copper hydroxide and Copper oxide
8 Which row in the table below shows the correct products of anaerobic respiration in 1
humans and yeast?

HUMANS HUMANS YEAST YEAST

Lactic acid Carbon Lactic Carbon
dioxide acid dioxide

a) X √ X X
b) √ X X √
c) X √ √ X
d) √ √ √ X
9 Which of the following describes a hormone? 1

a) It’s a chemical messenger from the brain.

b) It’s a nerve signal from the brain.

c) It’s a chemical messenger from a gland.

d) It’s a nerve signal from a gland.

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10 The diagram below shows the longitudinal section of some flowers. 1

Which of the above can be used to represent a hibiscus flower and a papaya flower
respectively?

a) B and C b) C and C c) A and B d) C and B

11 Some examples of responses to hormones are listed. 1

1. Growth of facial hair.
2. Increased blood pressure and pulse rate.
3. Widened pupils.
Which of the above responses are caused by the hormone adrenaline?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3
12 A student kept the following set up undisturbed in the lab for 3 hours. A transverse 1
section of the stem after 3 hours revealed the presence of pink colour in the vessels of
xylem. What does this observation explain?

a) Eosin solution gets stored in the xylem.

b) Water moves through xylem in the plant.

c) Xylem reacts with eosin and gives colour.

d) Most portion of the plant stem is occupied by xylem.

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13 A student determines the focal length of a device ‘A’ by focusing the image of a far 1
off object on a screen placed on the opposite side of the object. The device ‘A’ is
a) Concave lens b) Concave mirror c) Convex lens d) Convex mirror

14 When a ray of light passes through a glass prism it suffers two refractions. During 1
these refractions the ray bends
a) Away from the base in both cases
b) Towards the base in both cases
c) Towards the base in first case and away from the base in second case
d) Away from the base in first case and towards the base in second case
15 Which of the following describes the flow of energy and nutrients respectively in the 1

ecosystem?

a) Bidirectional and cyclic

b) Unidirectional and cyclic

c) Cyclic and bidirectional

d) Cyclic and unidirectional

16 The primary source of energy in an ecosystem is 1

a) Starch stored in plants.

b) Glycogen stored in animals.

c) Heat energy from respiration.

d) Solar energy.

Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A 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: Carbonic acid is a weak acid. 1
Reason: It ionizes completely in water.
18 Assertion: A plant can be retained and multiplied indefinitely almost without any 1
change or variation through asexual reproduction.

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 Reason: Asexual reproduction does not involve reductional cell division and
fertilization.
19 Assertion: AC current is used in household supply. 1
Reason: AC electric power can be transmitted over long distances without much loss
of energy.
20 Assertion: UV radiation causes photo dissociation of ozone into O2 and O causing 1
damage to the ozone layer.
Reason: The depletion of ozone has been linked to chemicals like CFCs.
Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions

21 A metal salt ‘MX’ when exposed to light split up to form metal M and gas X2. Metal 2
M is used to make ornaments and gas X2 is used in making bleaching powder.
Compound MX is used in black and white photography.
i) Identify metal M and gas X2.
ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when compound MX is exposed to
light and mention the type of reaction.

22 The diagram shows a fertilized egg dividing into an embryo. 2

i) What is another name to describe a fertilized egg? Name the type of cell division
seen here.
ii) Describe the structure that would supply nutrition to the developing embryo.
23 Fat is particularly difficult to digest as it is not water soluble. How is the human body 2
adapted to digest fat?
OR
Differentiate between renal artery and renal vein with respect to
i) Direction of blood flow ii) Composition of blood

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24 i) On entering a medium from air, the speed of light becomes half of its value in air. 2
Find the refractive index of that medium with respect to air.
ii) A glass slab made of a material of refractive index n1 is kept in a medium of
refractive index n2. A light ray is incident on the slab as shown in the image. Is n1 less
than or equal to or greater than n2? Give reason to support your answer.

25 PQ is a current carrying conductor in the plane of the paper as shown in the figure 2
below.

i) Find the directions of the magnetic fields produced by it at points R and S.

ii)State the rule that is used to find the direction of the magnetic field for a straight
current carrying conductor.
OR
i)Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a
pure metal?
ii)Which is a better way to connect lights and other electrical appliances in domestic
wiring? Give any one reason to support your answer
26 2
Some information about a food chain is listed.

Caterpillars are herbivores, Blackbirds eat primary consumers, Eagles eat black birds,
Spinach carries out photosynthesis.

i) Draw a food chain using the above information.

ii) A farmer sprays pesticide on spinach which kills most of the caterpillars. Some
caterpillars survive. Discuss the impact on the food chain.

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 Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions

27 During extraction of metals, electrolytic refining is used to obtain pure metal. Answer 3
the following questions for electrolytic refining of crude silver metal.
i)Suggest the material used as anode and cathode and a suitable electrolyte.
ii)Draw a well labelled diagram to show electrolytic refining of silver.
28 A salt ‘X’ is used in removal of permanent hardness of water. The aqueous solution of 3
X turns red litmus blue.
i) Give chemical formula and common name of X.
ii)Write the preparation of X with chemical equations.
iii)Is the aqueous solution of salt X acidic or basic?
OR
Salt ‘A’, which is a white powdered substance is used in making statues and to support
fractured bones.
i) Write the name and chemical formula of salt A.
ii) Write the chemical equation for preparation of A.

iii) What happens when this white powder is left exposed to air and why?
29 The graph below shows blood glucose levels following a glucose tolerance test 3

i) Describe the trends shown in the graph with supporting explanation.

ii) How is the timing and amount of hormone released regulated in the healthy
individual?
30 Given below is a schematic diagram showing Mendel's Experiment on garden pea plants 3
having axial flowers with round seeds (AARR) and terminal flowers with wrinkled
seeds(aarr). Study the same and answer the questions that follow:

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 i) Give the phenotype of F1 progeny.
ii) Give the phenotypes of F2 progeny produced by the self-pollination of F1 progeny.
iii) Give the phenotypic ratio of F2 progeny.
Name and explain the law induced by Mendel on the basis of the above observation.
31 Define power of a lens. Find the focal length of a lens which should be placed in 3
contact with a lens of focal length 10cm so that the power of the combination is 5
Dioptre.

32 Compare the power used in the 2Ω resistor in each of the following circuits. 3
i) A 9V battery in series with 1Ω and 2Ω resistors
ii)A 6V battery in parallel with 12Ω and 2Ω resistors
33 Sneha had to replace the electrical plug of her iron box. She bought a three-pin plug as 3
shown below. When she removed the old plug, she saw that there were three wires
coloured red, black and green.
i)Direct contact between which of the three coloured wires will result in a short
circuit?

ii) State what happens to the current in the circuit in the case of a short circuit. Give
reason for your answer
Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34 A compound ‘C’ with molecular formula C2H4O2 reacts with sodium metal and 5
evolves a gas which burns with pop sound. Compound ‘C’ on treatment with alcohol
‘A’ in presence of an acid forms a sweet-smelling compound ‘S’ with molecular
formula C4H8O2.
i) Identify C, A and S.
ii) Write chemical equation for the reaction of C with sodium metal.

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 iii) Write chemical equation for reaction of C with alcohol A.

iv) What happens when compound S reacts with NaOH? Write chemical equation
and mention the type of reaction.
OR
An organic compound ‘A’ with molecular mass 46u is a constituent of many
medicines. On reacting with alkaline KMnO4, compound A is oxidized to compound
‘B’. Also, compound A on treating with conc. H2SO4 gives compound ‘C’.
i) Identify A, B and C.
ii) Write chemical equation for the oxidation of A to B.

iii) Write chemical equation for conversion of A to C.

iv) Write chemical equation for reduction of compound C in presence of Nickel as

catalyst. Mention one application of this reaction.
35 The figure below shows the male reproductive system and part of the urinary system. 5

i) Identify X, justify its location.Mention two characteristics of the cells produced

by X.
ii) Name the surgical procedure in which a blockage is created in Y.Would this
have an effect on the functions of X? Why or why not?
iii) How are the contents of Z different in human males and females?

OR
The experimental setup below shows the growth of seedlings on exposure to light.

i) Explain your observations in set up P and Q.

ii) How is the movement of leaves in a sensitive plant different from the movement
shown above?
iii) Name a plant growth inhibitor and its effect on the plant.

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36 i) Complete the following ray diagram to show the position of the image formed. 5

ii) Find the position and nature of the image formed in the above diagram

using suitable formula.

OR

A concave lens of focal length 60cm is used to form an image of an object of height
9cm kept at a distance of 30cm from it.

i) Determine the position and nature of the image formed.

ii) Draw a labelled diagram to show the image formation in the above case.
SECTION - E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37 Given table is showing boiling points of some ionic and covalent compounds. 4

Ionic Boiling Covalent Compound Boiling

Compound Point(K) Point(K)

NaCl 1686 Methane (CH4) 111

LiCl 1600 Chloroform (CHCl3) 334

CaCl2 1900 Carbon tetrachloride 349.5

(CCl4)
CaO 3120 Ethanol(C2H5OH) 351

MgCl2 1685 Ethanoic acid 391

(CH3COOH)
i) What is your interpretation of the given data about ionic and covalent compounds?
ii) Give reason for the interpretation.
iii) Compare the boiling points of ethanol with methanol and ethanoic acid with
methanoic acid. Give reason to support your answer.
OR
iii) Should ethane have higher or lower boiling point than methane? Give reason to
support your answer.
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38 The 23rd pair of chromosomes in humans is known as the sex chromosomes, 4
because they decide if the individual born will be a male or female. A picture of all
46 chromosomes in their pairs is called a karyotype. The following figure shows the
karyotype of two individuals P and Q.

i) Based on your observations identify the male and female individual giving
reasons.
ii) If P and Q have children, what are the chances of them having a boy or a girl?
Show with the help of a cross.
iii) If the blood group of the father is AB and that of the mother is O. What is
the probability of the children having blood group A? Justify your answer.
OR
iii)The father has blood group A and the mother has blood group O. Their daughter
has blood group O. Is this information enough to determine if blood group A or O is
dominant? Why or why not?
39 Ohm’s law forms the starting point in the study of electrical networks. It states that 4
the potential difference V, across the ends of a given metallic wire in an electric
circuit is directly proportional to the current flowing through it, provided its
temperature remains constant. Ohm obtained this result both experimentally and
theoretically.
i) If a graph is plotted between V and I, show the nature of graph obtained.
ii) What is meant by the statement that ‘the resistance of a conductor is one ohm’?
iii) The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is 60V, when
it draws a current of 4A from the source. What current will the heater draw if
the potential difference is increased to 120V.
OR
iii) Show how would you join three resistors each of resistance 9Ω so that the
equivalent resistance of the combination is 6Ω.

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