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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, KOLKATA REGION

अभ्यास सेट-II / PRACTICE SET-II : 2024-25

कक्षा /CLASS - X अविकतम अंक /MAXIMUM MARKS - 80

विषय /SUBJECT - SCIENCE समय /TIME – 3 घंटे / 3 HOURS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

i)This question paper consists of 39 questions in five sections.

ii)All questions are compulsory . However , an internal choice is provided in some questions . A student is
expected to attend 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 type questions carrying 2 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 3 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 5 marks each .Answers to these questions
should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii) Section E consists of 3 source based/ case based unit of assessment of 4 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 to
20.There is no negative mark for incorrect response.

Q.NO QUESTIONS MARKS

1 Identify the product which represents the solid state in the above reaction. 1

a) Barium chloride b) Barium sulphate c) Sodium chloride d) Sodium sulphate

2 When Zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide , the product formed is 1
a) Sodium oxide
b) Sodium zincate
c) Zinc hydroxide
d) Zinc oxide
3 Compound obtained on reaction of iron with steam is/are 1
a) Fe2O3
b) Fe3O4
c) FeO
d) Fe2O3 and Fe3O4

4 The total number of electrons shared in the formation of ethyne molecule is

a) 6 1
b) 3
c) 10
d) 4

5 In living organisms during respiration which of the following products are not formed if
oxygen is not available 1
a) Carbon dioxide + Water
b) Carbon dioxide + Alcohol
c) Lactic acid + Alcohol
d) Carbon dioxide + Lactic acid

6 Select the incorrect match (between the plant and its vegetative part) from the following 1
a) Bryophyllum , Leaf
b) Potato , Stem
c) Money-plant , Stem
d) Rose , Root

7 Identify the food chain in which the organisms of the second trophic level are missing 1
a) Grass , Goat , Lion
b) Zooplankton , Phytoplankton , Small fish , Large fish
c) Tiger , Grass , Snake , Frog
d) Grasshopper , Grass , Snake , Frog , Eagle

8 Two conducting wires of the same material and of equal lengths and equal diameters are 1
first connected in series and then parallel in a circuit across the same potential difference.
The ratio of heat produced in series and parallel combinations would be -

a) 1:2
b) 2:1
c) 1:4
d) 4:1
9 An electric bulb is rated 220 V and 100 W. When it is operated on 110 V. The power 1
consumed will be -
a) 100 W
b) 75 W
c) 50 W
d) 25 W

10 When a pure tall pea plant is crossed with a pure dwarf pea plant, the percentage of tall pea 1
plant in F1 and F2 generation pea plants respectively will be
a) 100% , 25%
b) 100% , 50%
c) 100% , 75%
d) 100% , 100%

11 Select from the following the statement which is true for bases 1
a) Bases are bitter and turn blue litmus red.
b) Bases have a pH less than 7
c) Bases are sour and change red litmus to blue.
d) Bases turn pink when a drop of phenolphthalein is added to them
12 In an ecosystem 10% of energy available for transfer from one trophic level to the next is in 1
the form of
a) Heat energy
b) Chemical energy
c) Mechanical energy
d) Light energy
13 Phenotypic ratio in F2 generation in dihybrid cross is 1
a) 3 : 1
b) 9 : 3 : 3 : 1
c) 1 : 2 : 1
d) 2 : 1
14 MnO2 + xHCl ------ MnCl2 + yH2O + zCl2 1
In order to balance the above chemical equation , the value of x , y and z respectively are
a) 6 , 2 , 2
b) 4 , 1 , 2
c) 4 , 2 , 1
d) 2 , 2 , 1
15 If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth cavity 1
will be affected ?
a) Proteins breaking down into amino acids
b) Starch breaking down into sugars
c) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol
d) Absorption of vitamins
16 An element X reacts with O2 to give a compound with a high melting point . This compound 1
is also soluble in water . The element X is likely to be
a) Iron
b) Calcium
c) Carbon
d) Silicon
Question numbers 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 1
Assertion : An ecosystem consists of biotic components and abiotic components
Reason : Biotic and abiotic components play important roles for the sustenance of life and
work independently in all ecosystems

18 1
Assertion : The magnetic field is stronger at a point which is nearer to the conductor and
goes on decreasing on moving away from the conductor.
Reason : The magnetic field produced by a straight current carrying wire is inversely
proportional to the distance from the wire

19 1
Assertion : The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than in terrestrial
organisms.
Reason : The amount of oxygen dissolved in water is very high as compared to the amount
of oxygen in air .

20 1
Assertion : Esterification is a process in which a sweet smelling substance is produced.
Reason : When esters react with sodium hydroxide an alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic
acid are obtained.

SECTION – B

Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions carrying 2 marks each

21 2
a) Name the type of bonds formed when one carbon atom combines with four
hydrogen atoms to form a molecule .
b) Write the name and formula of first member of homologous series of alkenes.
22 2
Write one specific function of each of the following organs in relation with excretion in
human beings
a) Renal artery
b) Urethra
c) Glomerulus
d) Tubular part of nephron
OR

Mention the pathway of urine in our body starting from the organ of its formation to its
excretion . What will happen if the tubular part of the nephron does not work properly ?

23 2

A person is not able to see distinctly the objects placed beyond 90 cm from him. Give
reasons to identify the defect in his eye. Determine the nature of lens used to correct this
defect.

24 2
What is the function of an Earth wire? Why is it necessary to Earth metallic appliances?

25 2
What is ozone ? Name the chemicals that damage the ozone layer.

26 2
In tobacco plant , the male gamets have twenty four chromosomes. What is the number of
chromosomes in the female gamete ?
What is the number of chromosomes in the zygote ?

SECTION – C

Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions and carry 3 marks each

27 3
Write one example of each of the following
a) Most malleable metal and most ductile metal.
b) The best conductor of heat and the poorest conductor of heat .
c) A metal with highest melting point and a metal with lowest melting point .

28 Write one chemical equation each for the chemical reaction in which the following have 3
taken place
a) Change in colour
b) Change in temperature
c) Formation of precipitate
 OR
i)Define oxidation
ii)Identify the oxidising agent in the following chemical equations
a) Pb3O4 + 8HCL -------3PbCl2 +Cl2 + 4H2O
b) 3MnO2 + 2Al ------- 3Mn + Al2O3

29 Name the hormone required for the following. Also mention the name of endocrine gland 3
from which that hormone is secreted
a) Lowering of blood glucose
b) Development of moustache and beard in human males
c) Metabolism of carbohydrates , fats and proteins

30 (i) A compound lens is made of two lenses in contact having powers +12.5D and -2.5D. Find 3
the focal length and power of the combination.
(ii) The magnification produced by a mirror is +1. What does this mean ?

31 3

Name the chamber that receives oxygen rich blood and name the blood vessel which bring
it.
State the significance of separation of right and left side of heart .

32 It is desired to obtain an erect image of an object, using concave mirror of focal length of 12 3
cm.
(i) What should be the range of the object distance
in the above case?
(ii) Will the image be smaller or larger than the ob-
ject? Draw a ray diagram to show the formation
of image in this case.
(iii)Where will the image of this object be, if it is
placed 24 cm in front of the mirror?
33 3
State the rule to determine the direction of a
(i) magnetic field produced around a straight conductor-carrying current,
(ii) force experienced by a current-carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field
which is perpendicular to it, and
(iii) current induced in a coil due to its rotation in a magnetic field.
 SECTION-D

Question no. 34 to 36 are long answer questions and carry 5 marks each

34 5
i)A compound ‘A’ with molecular formula of C2H4O2 reacts with a base to give salt and water
. Identify ‘A’ and name the functional group it possesses. Write chemical equation for the
reaction involved.
ii)When the above stated compound ‘A’ reacts with another compound ‘B’ having molecular
formula C2H6O in presence of an acid , a sweet smelling compound ‘C’ is formed.

a) Identify B and C.
b) State the role of acid in this reaction.
c) Write chemical equation for the reaction involved.

OR

An acid ‘X’ and an alcohol ‘Y’ react with each other in presence of an acid catalyst to form a
sweet smelling substance ‘Z’. Identify ‘X’,’Y’ and ‘Z’. Write the chemical equation for the
reaction involved and name it. The substance ‘Z’ on treatment with sodium hydroxide
produces back the alcohol ‘Y’ and sodium ethanoate . Write the chemical equation for the
reaction involved and name it .

35 5
a) Name the organ that produces sperms as well as secretes a hormone in human male
s. Name the hormone it secretes and write its functions.
b) Name the part of the human female reproductive system where fertilisation occurs.
c) Explain how the developing embryo gets nourishment inside the mother’s body .

36 5
(i) On what factors do the resistance of a conductor depends?
(ii) Will current flow more easily through a thick wire or a thin wire of the same material
when connected to the same source? Why?
(iii) An electric lamp of 100 Ohm, a toaster of resistance of 50 Ω, and a water filter of
resistance of 500 Ohms are connected in parallel to a 220V source. What is the resistance of
an electric iron connected to the same source that takes as much current as all three
appliances, and what is the current through it?

SECTION E

Question numbers 37 to 39 is case/data based question with 4 short sub parts .

37 4

The most obvious outcome of the reproductive process is the generation of individuals of
similar design , but in sexual reproduction they may not be exactly alike . The resemblances
as well as differences are marked .The rules of heredity determine the process by which
 traits and characteristics are reliably inherited . Many experiments have been done to study
the rules of inheritance .

a) Why an offspring of human being is not a true copy of his parents in sexual
reproduction ?
b) While performing experiments on inheritance in plants , what is the difference
between F1 and F2 generation ?
c) Why do we say that variations are useful for the survival of a species over time ?

OR

c)Study Mendel’s cross between two plants with a pair of contrasting characters.

RRYY X rryy
Round Yellow Wrinkled Green

He observed 4 types of combinations in F2 generation . which of these were new

combinations ? Why do new features which are not present in the parents , appear in F 2
generation ?

38 4

A copper vessel gets tarnished due to formation of an oxide layer on its surface . On rubbing
lemon on the vessel , the surface is cleaned , and the vessel begins to shine again . This is
due to the fact that it reacts with the acid present in lemon to form a salt which is washed
away with water . As a result , the layer of copper oxide is removed from the surface of the
vessel and the shining surface is exposed.

a) Which acid is present in lemon ?

b) What is the nature of copper oxide ?
c) Why a tarnished copper vessel regains its shine when rubbed with lemon?
d) Name the phenomenon of copper getting tarnished ?

39 When light ray goes from one transparent medium to another transparent medium, it 4
suffers a change in direction, into second medium. The extent of the change in direction
suffered by the phenomenon of change in the path of light rays when going from one
medium to another medium is known as refraction. Ray is a given pair of media can be
expressed in terms of refractive index. The refractive index is related to an important
physical quantity in the relative speed of light in different media.
(i) When light goes from one medium to another, which of the three parameters: frequency,
wavelength, velocity change?

(ii) A ray of light enters into the glass from air. Does it bend towards normal?

(iii) Light enters from air to glass having refractive index 1.50. What is the speed of light in
the glass? The speed of light in vacuum is 3 × 108 ms-1.

(iv) what is the unit of Refractive index ?