WELLAND GOULDSMITH SCHOOL, PATULI

4H Rehearsal Examination, 2024 - 25

Subject : Mathematics
Class: X
Time:3 hours FullMarks : 80

Attempt all questions from this Section Aand any four questions from Section B.
Allworking, including rough work, must be clearly shown, and must be done on the
same sheet as the rest of the answer.
Omission of essential working willresult in loss of marks.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
Mathematical tables areprovided.

SECTION A
(Attempt allquestions from this section )
Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15 ]
() Apolynomial in x is x+5x- kx - 24. Which of the following is a factor of the given
polynomial so that the value of k is 2?
la) (x+ 2) (b) (x-3 ) 46(x+4) (d) (x-4 )
(iü) Rs. P is deposited for x months in a recurring deposit account which pays interest at the rate of
r% per annum. The nature and time of interest calculated is :
(a) compound interest for n number of months (b) simple interest for n number of months
(c) compound interest for one month (d) simple interest for one month

In the given figure, <ABC = 90 and ED | AC, then AABC is similar to

(a) A CDE (b) A EDC (c) ACED (d) AECD
(iv) In the given diagram, Ois the centre of the circle and PQ is a tangent. If <OAB =x; the
measure of <ABP, in terms of x is:
(a) x (b) 180° - 2x (c) 90 +x (d) 90- x
(v) If sec 0+tan =p, then 1/p is equal to
(a) 2 tan sece (b) sec - tan (c) tan 9- seco (d) tan + sec 0
(vi) By applying force on an unifori metallic wire, the wire is extended four times along its length
with såme width all around. Then :
1. The volume of metal in both the cases is same.
2. The surface area of solid wires in both the cases is same.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are true ?
(a) only 1 (b) only 2 (c) both 1and 2 (d) neither 1 or 2
(vii) The mean of data, represented by given diagram is :

Frequoncy

20

10

40 60
Cl.

(a) 53 (b) 47 (c) 42 (d) 51

(vi) The probability of picking up good mobile phones is 0.95. If the number of damaged phones
is 10, the total number of mobile is:
(a) 200 (b) 2000 (c) 20 (d) 2
(ix) Assertion (A): A and B are two 2 x2 matrices then AxB can be zero matrix.
Reason (R): When for matrices A and B, AxB iszero, then either matrix A iszero, or
matrix B is zero or both A and Bare zero.
(a) A is true, R is false. (b)Ais false, Ris true (cBoth Aand Rare true, and Ris the
correct reason for A. (d) BothAand R are false
values
The table, given below, shows the(directly
of x and y, where x is proportional
proportional) to y.
A 24 15

y. 12 B 20
(*)
The values of A and B are : (a) A = 16, B= 18 (b) A=32, B=9
(c) A = 9, B 32 (d) A= 18, B = 16
(xi) The SGST paíd by a customer to the shopkeeper for an article is priced at Rs. 500 is Rs. 15.
The rate of GST charged is :
(a) 1.5 % (b) 3% (c) 5% (d)6%
(xii) A man buys 300 ten-rupee shares at Rs. 15 and receives a dividend of 7%. The amount of
investment is :
(a) Rs. 3000 (b) Rs. 3500 (c) Rs. 4000 (d) Rs. 4500
(xii) Ifthe roots of the quadraticequation x-6x + k=0 are real and distinct, then the value of k
is: (a) -9 (b) -6 (c) >9 (d)<9
(xiv) The inclination of a line, which is not passing through origin, is 1. Its intercepts with both the
axes, are: (a) equal (b) having same sign (c)equal in magnitude with
opposite signs (d) not equal
(xv) Which of the following inequalities has no solution ?
(a) xs1, xE N (b) x>-3, x e N (c) x<1,x ¬N (d) x< 0, x E N
Question 2
() (x+2) and (x +3)are two factors of the polynomial x°+ 6x' +11x +6. Find the result if the
polynomial is completely factorized. [4)
(i)

In the given figure, find;

i) the coordinates of A, B and C. ii) the equation of line AP(||| BC). iii) the coordinates of
the points X andY where the line AP meets the x-axis and y-axis
respectively.
iv)the ratio in which the point A divides the line segment XY.
[4]

70°
A
(ii) In the given figure, 0 is the centre of the circle.
If <DAE= 70, find ( giving suitable reasons ) the measures of :i) <
BCD ii) <BOD iii) <OBD. [4
Question 3
(i) A Geometric Progression (G.P) has first term a =3, last
term |=96 and sum of n terms
S= 189. Find the number of terms in it. [4)
(iüi) a) Aright triangle ABC with sides 5 cm, 12 cm and 13 cm is revolved
about the side 12 cm.
Find the volume of the solid so obtained. b) If the triangle ABC in
part (i) above revolved
about the side 5 cm, then find the volume of the solid so obtained. Also find
the ratio volumes
of the two solids.
(4]

(üi) Study the graph and answer each of the

following:
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(a) Total number of students (b)the median (c) the inter quartile range
(d) the percentage of students scoring between 30 and 50 (5)
SECTION -B
(Attempt any four questions from this section )
Question 4
(i) Adividend of 9% was declared on RS. 100 share selling at a certain price. If the rate of return
is 7.5%, calculate : i)the market value of the share. ii) the amount to be invested to obtain an
annualdividend of Rs. 630. (3)
(i) Solve the following inequation, write the solution set and represent it on the real number
line: 11 x4 <15 x + 4s 13 x + 14, x E W [3)
cos A
(ii) Prove the following trigonometry identity : + tan A = secA (4)
1+sin A
Question 5
 8c m

(i) 3 cÉn
POR is atriangle. S is a point on the side
QR of APOR Such that< PSR =< QPR. Given QP =8 cm, PR =6 cm
and SR=3 cm.
i) Prove that APOR ~ ASPR ii) Find the lengths of OR and Ps ii) rea of APQR
2 area of A SPR (3]
(ii) Mohit started paying Rs. 800 per month in a 6 year recurring deposit. After 2 years, he started
one more R.D. account in which deposited Rs. 1500per month. If the bank pays 10% per annum
in both deposits, find at the end of6 years which R.D. will give more money and by how much ? [3]
I0120
as given below. calculate the nean
he weights of 50.apples were recorded CubMethod.
git to the nearest gram, by the hopt
Weight in gram 80-8585-90 90-95 95-100100-105 105-110 110-115
No ofapples 10. 12 4 3

(ii)
Question 6
(i) If x- 2y + k=0 -is amedian of the triangle whose vertices are A(-1, 3 ), B(0, 4) and C(-5,2),
then find the value of k.
(3]

(ü)
In the above figure, a circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC having sides
BC 8 cm, AC =10 cm
and AB = 12 cm. Find AD, BE and CF.
(3)
(iii)Ashopkeeper buysan article whose printed price is Rs. 4000 from a wholesaler at a
of 20% and sells it to a consumer at the printed price. If the sales
discount
are intra state and the rate of
GST is 12%, find i) the price of the article inclusive of GST at which the
shopkeeper bought it.
ii) the amount of tax (under GST) paid by the shopkeeper to the
State Government.
iii) the amount of tax (under GST) received by the Central
Government.
iv)the amount which the consumer pays for the article.
Question 7 [4)
(i) Two climbers are at points A and B on avertical cliff face. To an observer C, 40 m
from the
foot of the cliff, on the level ground, A is at an elevation of 48 and Bof 57°, What is the dictanc
between the climbers ? Give your answer correct to nearest metre
(i) Use graph sheet for this question. Use l Cm = 1 unit on both avee (5]
i) Plot the points A(3,5 )and B(-2,-4 ). ii) A' is the image of Awhen reflected in the x-axis.
Write down the coordinates of A' and plot it on the graph papar. lii) B' is the image of Bwhen
reflected in the y-axis, followed by reflection in the origin. Write down the coordinates of 8 and
plot it on the graph sheet. lv) Write down the geometrical name of the figure AA'BB'.
v) Name two invariant pointsunder reflection in the X- axis. (5]
Question 8
(i) Offices in Delhiare open for five days in aweek (Monday to Friday ). Two employees of an
office remain absent for one day in the same particular week. Find the probability that they
remain absent on: i) the same day i)consecutive day ii) different days. (3]
(iü) If q isthe mean proportional between p and r, prove that
(3]
(iii) What is the least number of solid metallic spheres, each 6 cm in diameter,that should be
melted to cast a solid metallic cylinder whose height is 53 cm and diameter 6 cm ? Also find
the total surface area of thecylinder. P 56 (4)
Question 9
() Forthe A. P. : 10, 15, 20, ...... 195; find: i) the number of terms
ii) the sum of all its terms. (3]
i)
The following table shows the expenditure of 60 boys on books. Find the mode of their expenditure ;
Ependiture () 20 - 25 25 - 30 30 - 35 35 40 40 45 45 - 50
Nof sndents 7 23 18 6

(3]

(ii) If the roots of the equation ((1+ m)'* + 2mcx + (c-a') = Ohas real and equal roots,
prove that c'= a (1+m²). (4)
Question 10
(i) A
goods train leaves a station at 6 p.m. , followed by an express train which leaves at 8 p.m.
and travels 20km/hr faster than the goods train. The express train arrives at a station, 1040 km
away, 36minutes before the goods train. ASsuming that the speeds of both the trains remain
constant between the two stations ; calculate their speeds. (3]
(ii) Mx (1 2) find: i) the order of matrix M i) the matrix M. (3)
(iii) Use ruler and compass only. i) Construct < ABC = 60, AB =6cm and BC =5 cm.
iü) Construct the locus of all the points which are equidistant from AB and BC.
ii) Construct the locus of all pointsequidistant from A and 8.
iv) Mark the point which satisfies both the condition (a) and (b) as P.
v) Hence, construct a circle with centre Pand passing through A and B. [4)
 WELLAND GOULDSMITH SCHOOL, PATULI
4TH REHEARSAL EXAMINATION - 2024-25
CLASS: 10
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY
FULL MARKS: 80
SECTION A
(40 MARKS)
Attempt all questions from this section
Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options: [15]

) Duringelectrolysis of molten lead bromide, dak reddish brown fumes of bromine is evolved.
Which of the following could be the electrodes?
P. anode: Graphite; cathode: Platinum
Q. anode: Platinum; cathode: Platinum
R. anode: Graphite; cathode: Graphite
(a) only P (b)only Q (c)only R (d)both Qand R
() The equation below shows the reaction of Xwith dil. H2SO4 and NaOH.
2NaOH+X’ NazXO2 + H2
X+ H2SO4’ XS04 + H2 From the above reaction, it may be concluded that -
(a)oxide of X is acidic in nature. (b)oxide of X is basic in nature.
(c) X is an amphoteric metal. (d)oxide of X is neutral in nature.
(n) Asample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clean supernatant solution
tums the pH paper yellowish-orange. Which of the following would change the colour of this pH
paper to greenish-blue?
(a) Lemon juice (b) Vinegar (c) Common salt (d) Antacid
(iv) The cations discharged at the cathode most readily is
(a)Fe2+ (b) Cu2+ (c) Pb2+ (d) H*
() Assertion (A): Dry hydrogen chloride ges do nat turn blue litmus paper red.
Reason (R): Dry hydrogen chloride gas do not conduct electricity.
(a)Both Aand R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b)Both Aand R are true but R isnot the correct explanation of A
(c)A is true but R is false
(d)A is false but R istrue
(vi)The structures of four hydrocarbons are shown below:

CH, CH CH,
HyC=CH-CH-CH, H,c-CH=CI-Ci4,-CH; H,C=-CH,-CHg Hc-CH-CH, N,C=tH-CH,-CHy

How many isomers of butene are there?

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(vi)Element 'P' has electronic configuration 2,8,8,2. The number of. CL atoms present in the
chloride of 'P' is:
(a)2 (b)1 (c)3 (d)4
(vi)The chemical properties of isotopes of an element are similar because:
a) They have the same number of electrons.
b)They have the same number of neutrons.
c) They have different mass numbers.
d) They have differentatomic numbers
 (ix) Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?
(a)Water < acetic acid < hydrochloric acid
(b) Waterhydrochloric acid < acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < water < hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < water < acetic acid
(x) The mass of 14.5L of ammonia gas at STP is
(a)11g (b)1.10g (c)17g (d)26.4g
(xi) Assetion (A): If the ionisation potential of a particular atom is low, it willlose electron(s)
easily.
Reason (R): If the electron affinity value is high, cation will be formed easily.
(a)Both Aand R are true andR is the correct explanation of A
(b)Both A and are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c)A is true but R is false
(d)A is false but R is true
(xii) The ratio ofthe volumes occupied by 16 grams of oxygen (02) and 11 grams of carbon
dioxide (CO,)at STP is:
(Molar mass of O, = 32 g/mol, Molar mass of CO, =44 g/mol)
a) 1:1 b)1:2 c) 2:1 d) 1:3
(xii) An aqueous Calcium nitrate can be distinguished from aqueous Lead nitrate by adding
which of the following solution:
(a)Aqueous potassium chloride
(b)Ammonium hydroxide solution
(c)Dilute sulphuric acid
(d)Sodium hydroxide solution
(xiv)The IUPAC name of CsHs is
a)propyne b)pentane c) propane d)propene
(xv) Observe the following diagram carefuly. Volume of solution in each test tube is 1ml.The
test tube in which a chemical reactíon occurs is

e Ag

(a) I (b) I| (c) Il (d) Iand ll|

Question 2
() A diagram showing electroplating of Iron with Copper is shown below. Answer the following
questions based on the diagram shown. [5]
Battery

Ammeter
to check
Current

ANODE
CATHODE
Block of Copper Iron object
to be plated
electrolytlc
solution

(a) Which solution is preferred as electrolyte, CuSO4 or FeSO4? Why?

(b) Describe what happens to the iron object and the
copper rod
(c) Write down the reaction taking place at the positive
electrode.
(ü) Match the alloys given in column Iwith the uses given in column II (5]
Column | Column ll
(i)Duralumin A: Electrical fuse

(ü) Solder B: Surgical instruments

(i) Brass C: Aircraft body
(iv) Stainless steel D: Decorative articles
(v) Bronze E: Cannon
F: Statues

(ii) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket: [5]

(a) The metalic oxide reduced to metal generally by thermal decomposition is

(HgO/AbO3)
(b) Ammonia in the liquified form is (basic/neutral)
(c) The reaction of (calcium carbonate/calcium oxide) with dilute nitric acid is an
example of a neutralization reaction.
(d) The reduced product obtained when hydrogen sulphide reacts with conc H2S04 is
(SOz/S)
(e)The lUPACname of the product of reaction of ethylene with hydrogen bromide is
(bromoethanelethylbromide)
(iv) ldentify the following: - [5]
(a)A normal salt of sodium formed from acetic acid.
(b)The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with silver.
(c)The type of acid which generally displaces another acid when the acid is heated with a salt.
(d) Alight metal in period 3 with a neutron/proton ratio around 1.
(e) A compound containing both coordinate and covalent bond.

(v) (a)Draw the structural diagram for the following compounds: [5]
1. 2-methyl butane
2 2-methyl propan-2-ol
3. 2, 2 dichloro pentane

(b)Give the IUPAC name of the following organic compounds:

CH3 fH-çH2 Br Br
1

CH CH CH CH CHO
2

SECTIONB
(40 MARKS)
Attompt any four qyestions
Question 3
(0) ldentify the reactant and write the balanced equation for the following:
Aluminium chloride reacts with X to give AI(OH) and ammonium chloride [2)
(ü) ldentify the acid which matches the following description: -
[2]
a) The acid which is used in the preparation of a volatile acid.
b) The acid which produces dense reddish brown fumes by the reaction of
copper.
 (ii) Chorine in the Periodic Table is surrounded by the
18 and 35.
elements with atomic number 9, 16,
(a) Which of these have physical and [3]
(b)Which is more electronegative thanchemical properties resembling chlorine?
(c) What is the group and period chlorine?
number of
(iv) Alumina (aluminium oxide) has a very chlorine?
high melting point of over 2000°C so that it
readily be liquefied. However, conversion of alumina to aluminium and oxygen, by
cannot
can occur when it is dissolved in some
other substance'. electrolysis,
(a) Which solution is used to react
with bauxite as the first step in obtaining pure [3]
oxide? aluminium
(b) The aluminium oxide for the
electrolytic extraction of aluminium is obtained by heating
aluminium hydroxide. Write the equation
(c) Name the element which serves both for the reaction.
as anode and cathode in the
extraction of aluminium.
Question 4
(i) Write balance
chemical equation for each of the following:
(a) When excess of ammonia is [2]
(b)An equation to illustrate the treated with chlorine
(iü) What will be the empirical reducing nature of ammonia.
formula of the compounds with the following
compositions of elements? (At wt Zn= 65 CI=35.5) percentage
(a) Zn = 47.8 (b) Cl= 52.2 (2]
(iii) State one relevant
(a) Mixinga solution ofObservation
for each of the following reaction: -
calcium nitrate with a solution of sodium hydroxide. (3]
(b) Hydrogen chloride is passed
(c) Zinc carbonate ore is heated in through silver nitrate solution.
(iv)The diagram below shows set upabsence
of air.
for the lab preparation of a pungent
respect to the prOcess answer the following alkaline gas. With
questions: - (3]
Collected
gas
Mixture

Drying
Heat Agent

(a)Name the compound normally used as a drying agent during the

(b) How is ammonia gas collected? Explain why it is not process.
(c)Givea balanced equation for the above preparation. collected over water.

Question 5
(() Draw the electron dot structure for the following:
(a)CaO [2]
(b) CCl4
(iü) State the conditions required from the following
reactions. [21
(a)Conversion of acetylene to acetylene tetrachloride.
(b) Conversion of ammonia to nitric oxide.
(ii) Give chemical equation for the folowing conversions: -
(a)The laboratory preparation of methane from sodium acetate. (3]
(b)The reaction of one mole of ethene with one mole of
chlorine gas.
(c)The preparation of ethyne from 1,2-dibromoethane.
(iv) A solution of hydrogen chloride in water is prepared. The
following
separate portions of the solution. Complete the table by writing the gassubstances
evolved
are added to
in each case
and its equation.
Substance added Gas evolved
[3]
equation
Magnesium ribbon
Manganese(1V)oxide with heating
Sodium sulphide
Question 6
(iElement 'X' forms an oxide with the formula X2O Which is a solid with high
melting point. X
would most likely be placedin the group of the Periodic Table as: [2]
1. (a) Na
(b) Mg
(c) Al
(d) Si
2. Justify your answer in the above question (1).
(i)A student was asked to perform two experiments in the laboratory based on the instructions
given: [2]
Observe the picture given below and name the cation of the salt taken for each of the
Experiments 1 and 2.
(a)Experiment 1 (b) Experiment 2

Sodium hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide solution
solution

-paleblue ppt
-reddish brown ppt

electrodes,
of sulphuric acid between platinum
(ii) During electrolysis of an aqueouS solution but only one of them is discharged. (3]
two types of anions migrate towards the anode
(a)Write the anode reaction.
(b)Name the product at the cathode.
of catalysis?
(c)Why this electrolysis is considered as an example [3)
(iv)Give reason for the following:
of the periodic table.
(a)Fluorine is the most eleectronegative element
ionisation potential are more metallic in nature
(b) Atoms with large atomic radii and low
charge of the elements.
(c) lonisation potential increases with increase in nuclear
Question 7
(0) Copper on reacting with concentrated H2SO4 produces copper sulphate. If 0.64g copper is to
Cu=64, S=32, O=16, H=1] (3]
be converted to copper sulphate, find- [At wt of
(a) The weight of copper sulphate formed.
(b) Weight of sulphuric acid required on -
(iü) State the colour change in a universal indicator example pH paper (3]
(a) Strongly acidic solution
(b) Dairy milk
(c) Hunan blood tested for medical diagnosis
(i) (a) The amount of each reactant required to produce 750ml of carbon dioxide, when two
volumes of carbon monoxide combine with one volume of oxygen to produce two volumes of
carbon dioxide. 2C0 + O2->2CO2 [4]
(b)The volume occupied by 80g of carbon dioxide at STP.
(c) Calculate the nurmber of molecules in 4.4gram of COz (Atomic mass of C=12,0=16]
(d) State the lawassociated in question no.() above.
()
Question &
(()Choose the correct answer from the list given below: [2]
Zinc blende, CaH2, Calamine, CH, Haematite
(a)The ore which can be concentrated by magnetic separation.
(b)Empirical formula of ethyne.
(i) (a)Write the appropriate equation when H2SO4 reacts with glucose.
(b)State the property exhibited by H2S04 in the following reaction.
 Conc. H,S04
Steam
BBack
Crystals sPongy
carbon
of sugar 0ass
(i) Match the salts underlined in column Awith the most suitable method of preparation given
in Column B. [3]
Column A Column B
a. ZnCl2 from Zn 1.precipitation
b. KNO3 from KOH 2.direct combination
C. CaCO: from CaCh 3.displacement reaction
4.neutralization
(iv)The following table shows the electronic configuration of the atoms A,B,C and D. [3]
Element A B C D
Electronic 2,8,8,2 2,6 2,8,7 2,4
configuration
(a) Write the formula of the compound formed between:
1. A and B
2. D and B
(b)Which of the above elements willexhibit catenation?
(c)Which element acts as a reducing agent?