Class X Session 2024-25

Subject - Science
Sample Question Paper - 9

Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.

2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected to

attempt only one of these questions.

3. Section A consists of 20 objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answers to these questions should

be in the range of 80 to 120 words.

7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.

Section A
1. The chips packet is flushed with a gas X to prevent rancidity. Identify X. [1]

a) Oxygen b) Carbon dioxide

c) Nitrogen d) Water vapour

2. Which metal is displaced when zinc metal is put in the solution of copper sulphate? [1]

a) Zinc b) All of these

c) Copper d) Sulphate
3. An acid can react with [1]

a) PbSO4 b) AgCl

c) Na2SO4 d) Na2CO3

4. While cooking if the bottom of the vessel is getting blackened on the outside, it means that: [1]

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 a) The fuel is burning completely. b) The food is not cooked completely.

c) The fuel is not burning completely. d) The fuel is wet.

5. A metal is heated with dil H2SO4. The gas evolved is collected by the method shown in the figure. Answer the [1]

following questions based on it:

Name the gas evolved.

a) H2 gas b) O2 gas

c) CO gas d) CO2 gas

6. A metal X is used in thermite process. When X is burnt in air it gives an amphoteric oxide Y. X and Y are [1]
respectively:

a) Fe and Fe3O4 b) Al and Al3O4

c) Fe and Fe2O3 d) Al and Al2O3

7. When acetic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol, we add conc. H2SO4. It acts as ________ and the process is called [1]
________.

a) Reducing agent, Esterification b) Oxidizing agent, Saponification

c) Acid, Esterification d) Dehydrating agent, Esterification

8. One of the events that does not occur during photosynthesis is: [1]

a) Chlorophyll absorbs solar energy. b) Carbon dioxide is released during the

process.

c) Oxygen is released during the process. d) Carbon dioxide is absorbed during the
process.
9. Two pink colored flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink, and 1 white flower progeny. The nature of the [1]
cross will be

a) self pollination b) double fertilisation

c) no fertilisation d) cross fertilisation

10. Syphilis is caused by [1]

a) Mosquito b) Virus

c) Parasite d) Bacteria
11. Name the chromosomes that possess the gene for maleness and femaleness in humans. [1]

a) Sex chromosomes b) body cell chromosomes

c) Somatic ctromosomes d) Autosomes

12. To prepare a temporary mount of leaf peel, one should take [1]

a) All of these b) freshly plucked leaf

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 c) leaf placed in sunlight for 48 hours d) dried and preserved leaf
13. At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit [1]

a) vary continuously b) reduced considerably

c) does not change d) increases heavily

14. If the potential difference between the end of a wire of fixed resistance is doubled, by how much does the [1]
electric power increase?

a) 4V
b) 3V

R R

c) 6V
d) 5V

R R

15. Depletion of ozone is mainly due to [1]

a) Carbon Dioxide b) Methane

c) ChloroFloroCarbons d) Nitrogen
16. Which of the following are environment-friendly practices? [1]

a) Carrying cloth-bag to put purchases in while b) Walking to school instead of getting your
shopping mother to drop you on her scooter

c) Switching off unnecessary lights and fans d) All of these

17. Assertion (A): Copper spoon is used to stir silver nitrate solution. [1]
Reason (R): Copper is less reactive than silver.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

18. Assertion (A): Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversities and plays a role in origin of new species. [1]
Reason (R): Sexual reproduction involves the formation of gametes and fusion of gametes.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

19. Assertion (A): A proton moves horizontally towards a vertical long conductor having an upward electric [1]
current. It will deflect vertically downward.
Reason (R): Seeing the proton and the conductor from the side of the proton, the magnetic field at the site of the
proton will be towards the right. Hence the force F ⃗ = qν ⃗ × B
⃗
will deflect the proton vertically downward.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): The energy which passes to the herbivores does not come back to autotrophs. [1]
Reason (R): The flow of energy in a food chain is unidirectional.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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 Section B
21. Draw the electron dot structures for : ethanoic acid [2]
22. The sperms are tiny bodies that consist of mainly genetic material and a long tail [2]
i. Where are the sperms produced and What is the role of the long tail?
ii. How are the sperms delivered from the site of their production?
23. Write the role of CO2 for the process of photosynthesis. [2]

OR
Discuss the major steps involved in process of nutrition in human beings.
24. The diagram given below shows an object O and its image I. [2]

Without actually drawing the ray diagram, state the following:

i. Type of lens (Converging/Diverging)
ii. Name two optical instruments where such an image is obtained.
iii. List three characteristics of the image formed if this lens is replaced by a concave mirror of focal length f and
f
an object is placed at a distance 2
in front of the mirror.
25. What is biological magnification? Will the levels of this magnification be different at different levels of the [2]
ecosystem?
OR
What are the characteristics of energy transfer in biosphere?
26. Is the position of a star as seen by us its true position? Justify your answer. [2]
Section C
27. How can a layer of aluminium oxide on an aluminium object be made thicker? What is this process called? [3]
28. An alkali metal A gives a compound B (molecular mass = 40) on reacting with water. The compound B gives a [3]
soluble compound C on treatment with aluminium oxide. Identify A, B and C and give the reactions involved.
OR
a. Name the following:
i. Metal that can be cut by knife
ii. Lustrous non-metal
iii. Metal that exists in liquid state at room temperature
iv. Most malleable and ductile metal
v. Metal that is best conductor of electricity
vi. Non-metal that can exist in different forms
b. How are alloys better than metals? Give composition of solder and amalgam.
29. Describe the alimentary canal of man. [3]
30. A pea plant with purple flowers were crossed with white flowers producing 40 plants with only purple flowers. [3]
On selfing, these plants produced 470 plants with purple flowers and 162 with white flowers. What genetic
mechanism account for these results.
31. A pencil when dipped in water in a glass tumbler appears to be bent at the interface of air and water. Will the [3]
pencil to be bent to the same extent, if instead of water we use liquids like, kerosene or turpentine? Support your
answer with reasons.

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32. a. Two electric lamps rated 100 W,220 V and 60 W,220 V are connected in parallel to electric mains supply. [3]
Calculate the current drawn from the mains if the supply voltage is 220 V?
b. A lamp consumes 50 W and is lighted 2 h daily in month of April. How many units of electric energy is
consumed ?
33. If in figure, R1 = 10Ω , R2 = 40Ω , R3 = 30Ω , R4 = 20Ω , R5 = 60Ω , and a 12 V battery is connected to the [3]

arrangement. Calculate

a. the total resistance in the circuit, and

b. the total current flowing in the circuit.
Section D
34. a. What is a hydrocarbon? Give its one example. [5]
b. Give the structural difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons with two examples each.
c. Name the following compounds:
i. CH3-OH

ii.

iii. CH 3 − C − CH3
||
O

||

iv. CH 3 − C − OH

OR
i. Draw two structural isomers of butane.
ii. Draw the structures of propanol and propanone.
iii. Name the third homologue of:
a. alcohols
b. aldehydes
iv. Name the following:

a.

b. CH3 - CH2CH = CH2

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 v. Show the covalent bond formation in nitrogen molecule.
35. Explain natural vegetative propagation by roots in plants. [5]
OR
Given below is a labelled diagram of the human brain.

Using the given diagram, answer the following questions:

i. Which part of the brain controls reflex movements of the head, neck, and trunk?
ii. Name the part of the human brain which contains a vital centre for controlling blood pressure.
iii. Which part of the hindbrain regulates respiration?
iv. How is the brain protected from injuries and shock?
v. Which part of the human brain is the main thinking region?
36. Rishi went to a palmist to show his palm. The palmist used a special lens for this purpose. [5]
i. State the nature of the lens and the reason for its use.
ii. Where should the palmist place/hold the lens so as to have a real and magnified image of an object?
iii. If the focal length of this lens is 10 cm and the lens is held at a distance of 5 cm from the palm, use lens
formula to find the position and size of the image.
OR
An object of height 4.0 cm is placed at a distance of 30 cm from optical centre O of a concave lens of focal length 20
cm. Draw a ray diagram to find the position and size of the image formed. Mark optical centre O and principal focus
F on the diagram. Also, find the approximate ratio of size of the image to the size of the object.
Section E
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The acidic behaviour of acids is due to the presence of hydrogen (H+) ions in them. They produce hydrogen ions
in the presence of water. Water is a polar solvent and this property of water helps in weakening the bond
between the ions and makes them soluble.
Hence, acids and bases produce ions in aqueous solutions. It may be noted that a dry HCl gas or a solution of
hydrogen chloride in organic, non-polar solvents like toluene or benzene do not show acidic properties. This is
because hydrogen chloride does not undergo ionization in toluene.
The reason why HCl splits into H+ and Cl- ions in presence of water lies in the fact that water molecules, being

polar, pull the H+ and Cl- ions apart and thus, the bond in HCl is broken.

(a) Which acids are present in bee sting?

(b) If the pH of a solution is 8, then find its [H+] ion.

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 OR
If you are given water, Hydrochloric acid, and Acetic acid, then mention increasing the order of acid
strength.
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Adrenaline is secreted directly into the blood and carried to different parts of the body. The target organs or the
specific tissues on which it acts include the heart. As a result, the heart beats faster, resulting in the supply of
more oxygen to our muscles. The blood to the digestive system and skin is reduced due to contraction of
muscles around small arteries in these organs. This diverts the blood to our skeletal muscles. The breathing rate
also increases because of the contractions of the diaphragm and the rib muscles. All these responses together
enable the animal body to be ready to deal with the situation. Such animal hormones are part of the endocrine
system which constitutes the second way of control and coordination in our body.

(a) How does chemical coordination take place in animals ?

(b) Which hormone is called an emergency hormone?
(c) Where are the adrenal gland present in our body?
OR
How does our body respond when adrenaline is secreted into the blood ?
39. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
A student fixes a sheet of white paper on a drawing board using some adhesive materials. She places a bar
magnet in the centre of it and sprinkles some iron filings uniformly around the bar magnet using a salt-sprinkler.
On tapping the board gently, she observes that the iron filings have arranged themselves in a particular pattern.
(a) Draw a diagram to show this pattern of iron filings.
(b) Draw the magnetic field lines of a bar magnet showing the poles of the bar magnet as well as the direction
of the magnetic field lines.
(c) How is the direction of magnetic field at a point determined using the field lines? Why do two magnetic
field lines not cross each other?
OR
How are the magnetic field lines of a bar magnet drawn using a small compass needle? Draw one
magnetic field line each on both sides of the magnet.

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