Session 2024-25 || latest CBSE Sample Paper Science (Code 086) Class 10 General Instructions 1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of ions: |" Gpproximately 33% would be provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to 1 No. of Questions: 39 competency-based questions, 0 No.of Sections :5 2 Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning, ~ |” type questions carrying 1 mark each. i Time Alloted :3 Hrs. | Section B would have Very Short Answer (VSA)eype questions carying 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/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks. Section A Objective Answer Type Questions Select and write the most appropriate option out of (a) A~(i),B~(9), C Gi, D~ Go) the four options given for each of the questions 1-20. A G8) B.C, DD ; (6) A~ Gi), B~ (i), C (i), D-@ There is no negative marks for incorrect response. A-G) BG. C- (LD 6 1. Identify “p’,‘q’ and ‘r’in the following balanced reaction 7 Battery PPONOs )ay > gpbO,) +7NO2g) + 0219) g He Bulb does sot (2.24 (0242 (244 (A422 a 2. Match column I with column Il and select the correct option using the given codes. Column I Column It Column 1 Column tt ae (A) Atmetal that forms amphoteric () Ga ‘The solution in the given figure is likely to be oxides OH (©) Ametal which melts when i) Au speed Spohr 0 fepron our pein (€) H,S0, (a) CO, in water © Ames thatreacts with nic (al 4. An aqueous solution ‘A'tumsthe (D) Armetal which cannot displace iv) Mn phenolphthalein solution pink. On aailtion 0 Inydrogen from acids fn aqueous solution ‘B’ to ‘A, the pink colour @ scanned with OKEN Scanneri Succeed Selence Class 19 4 BESS disappears. Which of the following statement is 11. There was a cerebellar dysfunction in a patient, true for the solutions ‘A’ and ‘B’? Which of the following activities will get (a) Ais strongly basic and B is a weak base disturbed in this patient as a result of this? (©) Ais strongly acidic and B isa weak acid (a) Salivation (©) Abas pH greater than 7 and B has a pH less (b) Hunger control than? (6) Posture and balance (a) Ahas a pH less than 7 and B has a pH greater (a) Regulation of blood pressure than7 12. In snails individuals can begin life as male and 5. When 50g of lead powder is added to 300 ml of depending on environmental conditions they blue copper sulphate solution, after a few hours, can become female as they grow. This is because the solution becomes colourless. This is an (a) male snails have dominant genetic makeup. ‘example of (b) female snails have dominant genetic makeup. {@) Combination reaction (©) expression of sex chromosomes can change in a {b) Decomposition reaction snail lifetime. (c) Displacement reaction (d) sex is not genetically determined in snails. (€) Double displacement reaction : : 13. In the following cases, a ray is incident on a 5. The electronic configuration of three elements X, concave mirror. In which case is the angle of Yand Z are X- 2, 8,7; Y- 2, 8, 2; and Z-2,8 incidence equal to zero? (a) Yand Z are metals (@) Atay parallel to the principal axis (b) Y and X are non-metals (b) A ray passing through the centre of curvature and (c) X is anon -metal and Y is a metal incident obliquely (d) Yis a non-metal and Z is a metal (©) Atay passing through the principal focus and 7. Which of the following is an endothermic incident obliquely reaction? (a) Atay incident obliquely to the principal axis, at the pole of the mirror (a) Burning of candle (©) Cooking of food 14. (c) Decomposition of Vegetable matter (d) Reaction of Sodiur with air (@) ith 7 8. During cellular oxidation of Glucose, ATP is produced along with formation of other a ™ Products in this reaction. Which of the following White tght Nenana events is associated with production of Gia : maximum ATP molecules per molecule of feat SF Glucose during this process? Synthesis of i (enauiingeee hed the correct option for the colour of rays () lactic acid in muscle cells gba: (6) carbon dioxide in yeast cells (4) carbon dioxide in human cells ___GolourofRay A Colour of Ray B 1) Blue "anni 9. During which of the following stages of the () Green circulation of blood in a normal human being, (O_Red the oxygenated blood is pumped to all parts of @) the body? (a) contraction of the left atrium "18. Identify the incorrect statement ‘The energy (orton of verre svallbl to the produces fs maximum becaust relaxation of Tig (rium: (a) It is the first shi which absorbs} be relaxation of the right ventricle simay disclose Sich aboorbat' of tight A (0) It utilises the most of the chemical. it ch of the following adaptations energy forts To vores helps in digestions ot cellaiogen ete anon Browth, reproduction, movement intestine (eee mine (Othe ep eg 2 wre he mi intesti ler small intestine (4) It transfers only 10% of ii use small intestine trophic level Naht energy to the next @ scanned with OKEN Scanner16. Which of the following is not a role of decomposers in the ecosystem? (@) Natural replenishment of soil {(b) Enrichment of oxygen in atmosphere (6) Waste decomposition (4) Break-down of dead remains Direction (Q. Nos. 17-20) consists of two statements Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions by selecting the appropriate option given below. ~ (a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion. (©) Ifboth Assertion and Reason are true but Reason isnot the correct explanation of Assertion. (©) If Assertion is true, but Reason is false. (@) If Assertion is false, but Reason is true. 17. Assertion (A) On adding dil. HCl to a test tube containing a substance ‘X’, a colourless gas is produced which gives a pop sound when a burning match stick is brought near it. Section B Very Short Answer Type Questions Reason (R) In this reaction metal ‘X’ is displaced by Hydrogen. 18. Assertion (A) The number of chromosomes in a cell and in a germ cell is not the same in any species. Reason (R) When 2 germ cells combine they restore the normal number of chromosomes in a species. 19. Assertion (A) A convex mirror always forms an image behind it and the image formed is virtual. Reason (R) According to the sign convention, the focal length of a convex mirror is positive. 20. Assertion (A) Ifthe lions are removed from a food chain it will not affect the food chain, however if the plants are removed from a food chain it will disturb the ecosystem. Reason (R) Plants are producers who can make food using sunlight, while lions are consumers. Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer Be questions. a Identify the type of each of the following reactions stating the reason for your answers. (i) Fe,0, + Al—> Al,0, +2Fe+ heat (ii) Pb(NO3)2 +2KI—> Pb (1) +2KNO3 AZ Differentiate between alveoli and nephron on the basis of the following points: Nephron SINo. Alveoli 2. BS Altempt either option A or B. (A) List the steps for the synthesis of glucose by the plants. What special feature is found in desert plants related to this process? Or (B) Explain the role of the following enzymes in the process of digestion of food in humans: (@ Salivary amylase i) Pepsin (ii) Trypsin (iv) Lipase ‘The above figure shows the formation of an image by a lens shown by a thick line. Analyse the figure and answer the following questions. ef What is the type of lens used? fey What is the nature of the image? et the image is formed ata distance of 30cm from the lens and the image is twice the size of the object, then where is the object placed? BS. Attempt either option A or B. 2A) 20V @ scanned with OKEN Scanner2 6 e The electric circuit (abo Jothy dryer contains two heaters X and ¥ in parallel. The above figure shows the circuit connected to a 230 V power supply. Wh both switches are closed, the current in X is 35A. Analyse the circuit given above and answer the following questions (i Calculate the power de ‘Vina eloped in hv (ii) If the resistance of X is double that of Y calculate the current in heater Y, Or(B) bh - x y "i } feared IR The above figure shows two resistors X and Y connected in series to a battery. The power Section C Short Answer Type Questions Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions. 27. (a) Anirudh took two metal oxides; aluminium oxide and magnesium oxide as shown in the Pictures given below. But he forgot to label them. How will you guide/ help Anirudh to identify the oxides and label them? In an activity Aishu was given two substances; Copper Sulphide (Cu,S) and Copper Oxide (Cu,0)to obtain copper from these compounds. She was able to extract Copper successfully. Ilustrate with the help of chemical equations how Aishu might have completed the activity. (b) 28. Attempt either option A or B 29, (A) (i) In the given series of reactions, name the compounds X and Z. (ii) Which type of reaction is x to 2? NaCl+H,0+ 0037+ NHI 4) «| 30, 4 (2 +H,0+c0,t (QsaR0 ESucceed Science Class iy oes aie tors are connected in parallel to 1 out the ratio given by pp. Find out th ‘concem: What impact will the process shown in the image have on humans if they occupy the last trophic level? Explain. You are given 3 unknown solutions A, B, and C with pH values of 6, 8 and 9.5 respectively. In which solution will the maximum number of hydronium ions be present? Arrange the given samples in the increasing order of H* ion concentration. Or (8) Comment on the following statements: (i) Bee sting is treated with baking soda paste Whereas wasp sting is treated with dilute vinegar. (ii) Farmers treat soil with quickdi ane quicklime when (it) Ancient sculptures and marble structures are conserved by treating them with certain chemicalg" "8 em wit Water is used by the leaves photosynthesis but rather than leaves, we water the plant th il, How does this water react the leereseran ane: F; generation. Show a suitable cross. @ scanned with OKEN ScannerLatest CBSE Sample Paper (b) If father had short ears and the mother had long ears, explain what effect it will have on the ratio of genetic makeup in F, generation? 31. (a) What is the fundamental difference between hypermetropia and myopia in terms of the optical experience of a person? (b) The diagram below shows a special case of an eye defect. (i) Whats the defect that is shown in the figure? (i) State one cause for such a defect? (iii) Explain with reason if a concave lens can be used to correct the defect 32. (a) State the relationship between the resistance R. of a wire to its length | and cross sectional area ‘A. Use the mathematical symbols to arrive at the final formula. (b) Using the formula define the resistivity of a material. Section D Long Answer Type Questions Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions. Attempt either Aor (A) (i) “Keerthi thinks that ‘Substitution reaction occurs in saturated hydrocarbons, on the contrary Krishi thinks, it occurs in unsaturated hydrocarbons.” Justify with valid reasoning whose thinking is correct. (ii) “Methane and Propane and their Isomers are used as fuels” Comment. Draw the electron dot structure of the immediate lower homologus of propane. Give any two characteristics of homologus of a given homologous series. (iii) A mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt for welding. Can you predict why a mixture of ethyne and air is not used? Or (B) (i) ‘A’ & ‘B’ are sodium salts of long-chain carboxylic acid and long chain Sulphonic acid respectively. Which one of A or B will you prefer as a cleansing agent while using underground water (hand pump water)? Give the reason for your answer, 33. — | t | | Mona was doing an experiment with a magnetic compass and a straight current-carrying wire. She observed that as she moved the compass away from the current-carrying, wire, the deflection of the compass needle reduced. (a) Explain why the deflection of the compass needle reduced as Mona moved away the compass needle from the current carrying wire? (b) Mention one thing that could have changed in the circuit of the wire that could increase the deflection of the needle, (©) Explain with reason what will be the direction of the magnetic field associated with the wire for the case described by the above figure? (ii) Elaborate on the process of cleansing action. Ilustrate micelle with the help of labelled diagram. (iii) Write the chemical equation of the preparation of soap from an ester CH,COOCH,. What is the name of this process? 35. Attempt either option Aor B. ‘A. The image below shows a banana plant which is growing with the help of suckers. These suckers are small plant stem outgrowths which can be separated from the main plant and planted separately and they will grow into a new plant subsequently. @ scanned with OKEN Scanner@) Give the name and type of reproduction that is shown in the image above. (i) List two advantages the farmer will have ‘on using the type of reproduction mentioned above. (ii) The above plant produces male flowers. Explain how this plant will be involved in the process of pollination. (iv) Why is the offspring of this banana plant not absolutely identical to its parent plant? Or (B) The image below shows a developing foetus in the mother's womb. The developing foetus is connected to the placenta by means of umbilical cord. The Umbilical vein and artery run inside the umbilical cord. amniotic ic () Name two substance that moves through the blood vessels. (ii) If the placenta has less villi how will it affect the baby’s growth? (iti) Name the region where the embryo develops inside the female body. Explain how this region is adapted for nourishing the baby. (iv) Some of the fetal cells fall off into the amniotic fluid and can be collected by careful procedure. The cells Were screened and found to contain XY chromosome. (@) What is the sex of the foetus? (b) How is this prenatal sex determination. misused? ‘arteries urnilical Esuceced Science Cass 9 36. Attempt either option Aor B. (A) R The above circuit isa part ofan electrical device. Use the information given in the question to calculate the following. () Potential Difference across Rp. (fi) Value of the resistance Rp. (iii) Value of resatanee Ry © As shown in the figure above A and Bare two lamps. Lamp A is rated at 12 V, 24W. Lamp Bis rated at 6.0 V. When lamp B Perates at its rated voltage, the current init is 3.0 A. The values of R and Ry are chosen So that both lamps operate at their rated voltages, () Calculate the curren (i) State and give the Voltmeter. (Si) Calculate the resistance of Ry (©) Find the value ofthe resistance Ry. tin lamp A. reason for the reading of @ scanned with OKEN ScannerLatest CBSE Sample Paper Section E Case-Based/Source Based Answer Type Questions Question No. ed/data-based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts. Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts. 37 Eastmlpsy- a sno = + vt Anode a Cathode cause Soa Elctolys vt Motten Cathode Anode M +CHCOOH—> |p) + 3 at one 4. CHCOOH+ | OSG? R BR +(Q (a) Derive the names of A, Y, Z, M, P & R. Attempt either subpart b or c. (b) Improvise an activity to test Z. Or (©) Name the process in which compounds X, Y & Zare formed from A. Justify your response. 38. Mohan and Rohit observed that shoots of a plant ‘growing in shade bend towards the sunlight. Whereas, leaves of ‘Touch me not’ plant fold and droop soon after touching. They were curious to know how these movements occur in plants. +]— F | — '. Folding of leaves Touch me not plant In order to help them understand the movements in the plants, answer the following questions: Lights pane tempt either subpart a or (a) What causes the bending of shoots in the plants as shown in figure A? Or (b) What causes the folding of the leaves in “Touch me not’ plant as shown in figure B? (©) Compare the movement of growth of the pollen tube towards ovule with the movements shown in part A of the above figure. (4) Compare the movement shown in figure B with the movement of body parts in the animals. 39) distant star nierer + = ‘The above image is that of a reflecting telescope. Reflecting telescopes revolutionised our ways of looking into the sky. They employ mirrors to gather and focus light, rather than relying solely on lenses as in their refracting counterparts. These telescopes utilise precisely shaped and polished mirrors to capture incoming light and reflect it to a focal point, where it forms an image for observation. (a) What kind of image of the star is seen by the observer at the eyepiece? (b) What kind of mirror is used in this reflecting telescope? Att rte (©) Explain with reason what kind of optical device (type of lens or mirror) that is used at Eyepiece! the eyepiece. Or (d) What is the role of the plane mirror in the telescope? @ scanned with OKEN Scanner‘configuration Numbers 2.87 7 10. n. (@) The given reaction is balanced as 2Pb (NO, ),(s) —» 2PbO(s) + 4 NO, (¢) + 0,(¢) Thus, = p=2q=2r=4 (6) The correct match is A-(ii), B- (i), Civ), D-Gi) (#) Since, C,H,OH is a non electrolyte and does not Produce ions. Thus, it would not conduct electricity and the bulb will not glow. (© Phenolphthalein solution tums pink in basic solution. Thus, solution ‘A’ has a pH greater than 7 while on adding acidic solution, pink colour disappears. Thus, solution ‘B’ has a pH less than 7. (©) When lead is added to copper sulphate solution, more reactive lead displaces less reactive copper from copper sulphate. The colourless lead sulphate solution is formed. CuS0,(aq) + Ps) —> PbSO,(a9) + Cus) This is an example of displacement reaction. © Electronic Metals(Non ‘Atomic Elements Chlorine 28 Se eeceeeLe eee ‘Thus, X is a non-metal and Y is a metal. (©) A chemical reaction in which heat is absorbed is. called endothermic reaction. Thus, among the given, ‘cooking of food is an endothermic reaction. Thus, among the given, cooking of food is an endothermic reaction. (@) During aerobic respiration in human cells, glucose is fully oxidised to carbon dioxide and water, ‘generating 38 molecules of ATP compared to fermentation of ethanol, lactic acid, and carbon dioxide where only 2 molecules of ATP are produced. (©) The contraction of the left ventricle pumps ‘oxygen-rich blood into the aorta, which then circulates it throughout the body to supply oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs. (@ Herbivores have a longer small intestine, which is Tequired for the effective digestion of cellulose from the plant material (©) Cerebellar dysfunction refers to issues with the cerebellum, which is responsible for coordinating Precise voluntary movements and maintaining Posture and balance, 12, 13. 14. 15, 16. 17. 18. 19, . Expla n ations in Topper's Style (@) In snails, sex is not determined by their genetic makeup (number or type of chromosomes). Instead, envisonmental factors influence whether an individual starts life as a male and later changes toa female. (8) In this case angle of incidence is zero. (6) Red light shows minimum deviation and violet light shows maximum deviation hence, A is red and B is Violet light. (©) The statement in option (c) is incorrect and can be corrected as ‘The primary producers have the most energy because they capture solar energy directly through Photosynthesis and transfer only 10% of the available ‘nergy to the next trophic level. (©) Decomposers are responsible for natural replenishment of soil, waste decomposition, and the breakdown of dead remains, but they do not play a direct role in enriching oxygen in the atmosphere. (©) The metal “X’is zinc as it reacts with HCI to produce H, gas which gives a pop sound when a buming matchstick is brought near it. Zn + 2HCl—s 2ncl, +H, T In this reaction, Zn(X) displaces hydrogen. Thus, Ais true but Ris false. (#) Both A and R are true and Ris not the correct, explanation of A. ‘The somatic cells and germ cells do not have equal ‘number of chromosomes as somatic are diploid and have two sets of chromosomes, while germ cells are haploid and have a single set of chromosomes. (6) A convex mirror always forms virtual image because it diverges the light rays falling on it. ‘To form a real image, the mirror must converge rays. (d) Ais false, but Ris true. A.can be corrected as The removal of both lions and plants from a food chain would have significant effects on the ecosystem. Removing lions can disrupt the balance of predator-prey relationships, while removing plants, the primary producers, would severely impact the entire ecosystem by eliminating the base ofthe food chain. - @ scanned with OKEN ScannerLatest CBSE Sample Paper (i) Fe,0, + 2Al > ALO, + 2Fe + heat a For the given reaction, Fe is displaced by Al. Thus, it is a displacement reaction, As heat is evolved in the given reaction thus, itis an exot ic reaction, ‘Aluminium is oxidised and iron is reduced thus, it is also a redox reaction (ii) Pe(NO,), + 2KI— Pb1,(1) + 2KNO, For the given reaction, K displaces Pb from Pb(NO,), and Pb displaces K from KI. Thus it i double displacement reaction, As Pbl, is formed after the reaction as a precipitate, thus it isa precipitation reaction. “Features Alveolt “Nephron 1 Structure Balloon like structures Tubular and present at the structure Location terminal ends of present in bronchioles in lungs. Kidneys. 2 Function Exchange of gases. Filtration of blood to form urine 25, (A) The steps for the synthesis of glucose in plants are as follow: ‘-Ai) Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll. 26, {i Conversion of ight energy to chemical energy End spliting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. __i) Reduction af carbon diowde to carbohydrates ants, carbon dioxide b taken up at ‘Right and stored)js an intermediate compound. ‘Tacompound's then converted into glucose the energy absorbed by chlorophyll nie (8) The roles of diferent enzymes in the process of digestion of food in humans are as follows: _SidSalivary Amylase Brogks down starch @ Zamiptorcavbohy rate, into simpler sugars _Aiiéy Trypsin - Converts proteins into amino ac ‘small intestine, A Mind ghee Tens is a convex lens because the size of image convex lens, BP The image is virtual becouse rays are not meeting _-HiyPepsin - Breakdown of proteins in the stomach, Lipase - Breaksdown emulsified fats into fatty DP ynager than the object which is only possible for actually to form the image. 28. HB Magnification of lens “Mae ~ u=- 15am Hence, object distance from the lens is 15 em. 2. nN (A)(i) Power dissipated, P = VI= 230 x 35 = 805W (3) We know that 1 1 means current in Y is double ofthe current in X (because both resistors are connected to the same potential). Therefore, current in Y = 2%35=70A Or _{B) Total resistance for series combination, R= R+2R=3R ae Now, insipated, R= W =H Power dissipated, = "5 = 33 Total resistance for parallel combination, spd ales eae RR’ 2R 2K Bias Now, power dissipated, gee a 2R oR 2 ‘When pesticides used on farms run off into lakes or HF oceans, they are absorbed by aquatic plants and ‘consumed by fish. As these chemicals move up the food chain, their concentrations increase. ‘Consequently, humans, who consume fish, end up with the highest levéls of these toxins, potentially leading to significant health issues. — (@) The following steps can be used to identify the two oxides taken by Anirudh. () Make aqueous solution of both the oxides. (Gi) Puta red litmus in both the solution. ‘Aqueous solution of magnesium oxide tums red litmus to blue as itis basic in nature. While there will no effect of aluminium oxides on any of the red or blue litmus paper as itis amphoteric in nature. (&) Aishu obtained copper from the copper sulphide (Cu,g)and copper oxide (Cu,0) by heating their mixture, ‘When a mixture of copper oxide and copper sulphide is heated, pure copper is to obtained along with the liberation of sulphur dioxide, ‘The chemical reaction takes place as . 2Cu,0(s) + Cu,S(s) 2 6Cu(s) +50, T ‘core, (A) The given reaction series can be completed as NaCl +H, +CO, 1+NH,—> NaHCO,+ NHCL i Na,C0,-108,0¢2 Na CO,+ H/0+C0, 7 5 S @ scanned with OKEN Scanner(X= NaHCO, Z=NaC0, (ii) NaHCO, decomposes to produce Na,CO,, water and carbon dioxide. Thus, itis a decomposition reaction. (Gi) As, the lower the pH, the higher the concentration of H’ ion. Thus, solution A having, least pH of 6 will have the maximum number of hydronium ions, Increasing order of H*ion concentration is, C files with Soap solution ing of shoots in plants is caused by 2.0 Mehndngt nti Powth-related movement and include ovement of shoot in response to : HIE rowing plants detect sunlight, a cane ee called auxin, is synthesised at shoo tip and helps the cells to grow longer. «« When light is coming from one side of the plant, auxin diffuses to the other side, ie. the shady side of the shoot. « This concentration of auxin stimulates the cells cof the shoot to grow longer on the side of the shoot which is away from the light. Thus, plant appears to bend towards light, (©) Leaves of the “Touch-me-not” plant respond to stimuli with growth-independent movement, This response involves: «The plant uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit information between cells. « Amovement occurs at a location different from where the touch happened. ++ Plant cells change shape by altering water content, causing them to swell or shrink, which leads to the folding of leaves, (©) The pollen tube growth towards the ovule is an gxample of chemotropism, where the tube follows chemical signals released by the ovule. In Contrast, phototropism involves the plant sep wards light due to hormonal changes wey cells, plants lack for information (© Aconverging ia real erect and share ie Or (€) The plane mirror e mirror Lateral fo ly inverts towards y he curved mirrer os ards the eyepinee deflects rays @ scanned with OKEN Scanner