REVISION PAPER 2
SUB- SCIENCE
TIME: 3 Hrs. CLASS- X M.M : 80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
(i) This question paper comprises 39 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper is divided into five sections- A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) Section A- Question no. 1 to 20 are multiple choice questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B- Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions. Each question carries 2
marks. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
(v) Section C- Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks.
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
(vi) Section D- Question no. 34 to 36 are long answer type questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
(vii) Section E- Question no. 37 to 39 are of 3 source-based/ case-based units of assessment carrying 4
marks each with sub-parts.
(viii) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in some sections.
Only one of the alternatives has to be attempted in such questions.
SECTION- A
This section has 20 multiple choice questions (Q.No.1-20). All questions are compulsory.
20x1=20
1. MnO2 + xHCl -------> MnCl2 + yH2O + zCl2
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
1
2. Solid calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide 1
accompanied by liberation of heat. This process is called slaking of lime. Calcium hydroxide dissolves in
water to form solution called lime water. Which among the following is/are true about slaking of lime and
the solution formed?
(i) It is an endothermic reaction.
(ii) It is an exothermic reaction.
(iii) The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven.
(iv) The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven.
(a) (i) and (ii)
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(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
3. Food items made up of oils or fats are generally flushed with some inert gas: 1
I. To protect them from corrosion.
II. To enhance their flavour.
III. To protect them from being rancid.
IV. To protect their taste.
(a) II, III, IV
(b) III and IV
(c) Only III
(d) All of these
4. An aqueous solution A turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On addition of an aqueous solution B to A,
the pink colour disappears. The following statement is true for solutions A and B. 1
(a) A is strongly basic and B is a weak base.
(b) A is strongly acidic and B is a 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.
5. Which of the following reaction shows that the given oxide is amphoteric in nature? 1
(a) 2Zn + O2 -> 2ZnO
(b) ZnO + H2SO4 -> ZnSO4 + H2O(l)
(c) ZnO + 2NaOH -> Na2ZnO2 + H2O(l)
(d) (b) and (c) together
6. During the electrolytic refining of copper, what happens at the anode? 1
(a) Copper ions gain electrons to become neutral copper atoms.
(b) Neutral copper atoms gain electrons to become ions.
(c) Copper ions lose electrons to become neutral atoms.
(d) Neutral copper atoms lose electrons to become ions.
7. Bronze is an alloy of 1
(a) Copper and zinc
(b) Aluminium and tin
(c) Copper, tin and zinc
(d) Copper and tin
8. Choose the function of the pancreatic juice from the following. 1
(a) Trypsin digests proteins and lipase carbohydrates
(b) Trypsin digests emulsified fats and lipase proteins
(c) Trypsin and lipase digest fats
(d) Trypsin digests proteins and lipase emulsifies fats.
9. Which is the correct sequence of air passage during inhalation? 1
(a) Nostrils -> Larynx -> Pharynx -> Trachea -> Lungs
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(b) Nasal passage -> Trachea -> Pharynx -> Larynx -> Alveoli
(c) Nostrils -> Pharynx -> Larynx -> Trachea -> Alveoli
(d) Larynx -> Nostrils -> Pharynx -> Lungs
10. Water in root enters due to 1
(a) The function of the root to absorb water.
(b) Difference in the concentration of ions between root and the soil.
(c) Excess water present in the soil.
(d) Diffusion of water in the roots.
11. Spinal cord originates from 1
(a) Cerebrum
(b) Medulla
(c) Pons
(d) Cerebellum
12. A homozygous dominant guinea pig with black fur is crossed with homozygous guinea pig with
white fur. The F1 generation is crossed with itself.
What percentage of F2 generation is expected to show white fur coat? 1
(a) 25%
(b) 50%
(c) 75% (d)100%
13. If the power of a lens is – 4.0 D, then it means that the lens is a 1
(a) Concave lens of focal length – 50 m
(b) Convex lens of focal length + 50 cm
(c) Concave lens of focal length – 25 cm
(d) Convex lens of focal length – 25 m
14. A student sitting on the last bench can read the letters written on the black board but he is not able
to read the letters written in his text book. 1
Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The near point of his eyes has receded away.
(b) The near point of his eyes has come closer to him.
(c) The far point of his eyes has come closer to him
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(d) The far point of his eyes has receded away.
15. Accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in the food chain in increasing amount at each higher
trophic level is known as 1
(a) Eutrophication
(b) Pollution
(c) Biomagnification
(d) Accumulation
16. Food web is the 1
(a) Food that a spider collects using its web
(b) Network of interlinked trophic levels
(c) Network of interlinked food chains
(d) Display of food items on a website
Question No. 17 to 20 consists of two statements- Assertion (A) and Reason (R) . Answer these questions
selecting the appropriate options 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: Silver bromide decomposition is used in black and white photography Reason: Light
provides energy for this exothermic reaction. 1
18. Assertion: Human populations shows a great deal of variations in traits. 1
Reason: All variations in a species have equal chances of surviving in the environment in which they live .
19. Assertion: A ray incident along normal to the mirror retraces its path. 1
Reason: In reflection, angle of incidence is always equal to angle of reflection.
20. Assertion: An ecosystem consists of biotic components and abiotic components 1
Reason: Biotic and abiotic components play important roles for the sustenance of life and work independently in
all ecosystems.
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SECTION – B
21. Define excretion. Write two vital functions of kidney. 2
22. Why Bile juice is considered to be an important secretion of liver in the process of digestion?
23. An object 5cm in length is placed at a distance of 20 cm in front of a convex mirror of radius of
curvature 30 cm. Find the position of image, its nature and size. 2
OR
Define power. A doctor has prescribed corrective lens of power +1.5 D.
Find the focal length of the lens. Is the prescribed lens diverging or converging?
24. When a few drops of BARIUM CHLORIDE solution are added to an aq solution of SODIUM SULPHATE a white
precipitate is obtained
1. Write balanced chemical equation for the chemical reaction involved
2. Write the other name of the chemical reaction.. .
25. How can three resistors of 2 Ω ohm, 3 Ω ohm and 6 Ω can be connected to give a total resistance of
2
(i)4 Ω (ii) 1 Ω
OR
Why does the cord of an electric oven does not glow while its heating element does?
26. What is ozone and how does it affect any ecosystem? 2
27. Write word equations and then balanced equations for the reaction taking place when (i)Dilute
Sulphuric acid reacts with zinc granules. 3
(ii) Dilute Hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon.
(iii) Dilute sulphuric acid reacts with Aluminium Powder.
28. Give reasons : 3
(i) Sodium, Potassium & Lithium are stored under oil.
(ii) Aluminium is highly reactive metal, yet it is used to make utensils for cooking.
(iii) Carbonates and Sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during process of extraction.
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OR
(i) Write any two properties of Ionic Compound.
(ii) Show the formation of magnesium chloride by transfer of electrons between the atoms.
29. Describe double circulation in human beings. Why is it necessary? 3
30. Study the following cross and showing self pollination In F1, fill in the blank and answer the
question that follows. 3
RRYY X rryy (wrinkled green) Parents
(Round Yellow)
RrYy Generation X F1
(Round Yellow)
(i) In above Question, what is the combination of characters in the F2 Progency? What is the ratio?
(ii) Give reasons for the appearance of new combination of characters in the F1 progency.
31. State the cause of dispersion of white light passing through a glass prism. 3
Explain and draw a ray diagram to show the path of light when two identical
glass prisms are arranged together in inverted position with respect to each other and a narrow beam of white
light is allowed to fall obliquely on one of the prisms.
32. Write Joule’s law of heating. 3
An electric heater of resistance 8 Ω ohm draws 15A from the mains for 2 hr. Calculate the rate at which heat is
developed in the heater.
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33. (i)State the rule used to find the force acting on a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic
field. 3
(ii) Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of
(a) A current carrying solenoid
(b) A bar magnet
34. An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula
C2H4O2. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound B. 5
(i) Identify the compound A.
(ii) Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound B.
(iii) How can we get compound A from B?
(iv) Name the process and write corresponding chemical equation.
(v) Write the equation of reaction of A with washing soda? OR
What is the difference between soaps and detergents? State in brief the cleansing action of soap in removing an
oily spot from the fabric. Why are soaps not very effective when a fabric is washed in hard water? How is the
problem resolved?
35. (i)Mention the role of the following organs of human male reproductive system (a)Testis
(b) Scrotum
(c) Vas-deferens (d)Seminal vesicle
(ii)What is contraception? List two advantages of adopting contraceptive measures. 5
OR
(i) Draw a diagram showing germination of pollen on stigma of a flower and mark on it the
following organs/parts
(a)Pollen grain (b)Pollen tube
(c)Stigma (d)Female germ cell
(ii) Define pollination.
(iii) State the significance of pollen tube.
(iv) Name the parts of flower that develop after fertilization into (a)Seed
(b)Fruit
36. (i)Define electric power and state its SI unit. 5
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The commercial unit of electrical energy is known as unit. Write the relation between this unit & Joule.
(ii)In a house, 2 bulbs of 50 W each are used for 6 hr daily and an electric geyser of 1 KW is used for 1 hr daily.
Calculate the total energy consumed in a month of 30 days and its cost at the rate of Rs 8.00 per KWh.
OR
Explain the following questions
(i) Why is tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps?
(ii) Why are conductors of electric heating devices such as bread toasters and electric irons made of
alloys rather than pure metals?
(iii) Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?
(iv) How does the resistance of a wire vary with its area of cross section?
(v) Why are copper and aluminium wires usually employed for electricity transmission?
SECTION – E
The following questions are source -based/case -based questions. Read the case carefully and answer the
questions that follow.
37. Chemistry in Automobiles 4
For an internal combustion engine to move vehicle down the road, it must convert the energy stored in the fuel
into the mechanical energy to drive the wheels.
In your car, the distributer and battery provide this starting energy by creating an
electric spark, which helps in combustion of fuels like gasoline. Below is the reaction depicting complete
combustion of gasoline in full supply of air.
2C8H18(l) + 25O2(g) -> 6X + Y
(i) Which of the following are the products obtained from the reaction mentioned in the above case?
Product X Product Y
(a) CO2 H2O2
(b) H2O CO
(c) CH3OH H2O
(d) CO2 H2O
(ii) Identify the types of chemical reaction occurring during the combustion of fuel (a)Oxidation and
endothermic reaction.
(b)Decomposition and exothermic reaction. (c)Oxidation and exothermic reaction
(d) Combination and endothermic reaction.
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(iii) On the basis of evolution /absorption of energy, which one of the following processes are similar
to combustion of fuel?
I.Photosynthesis in plants. II.Respiration in the human body. III.Decomposition in vegetable matter.
IV.Decomposition of ferrous sulphate.
(a) II and III
(b) I and II
(c) III and IV (d)II and I
(iv) Although nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere, it does not take part in
combustion. Identify the correct reason for this statement.
(a) Nitrogen is a reactive gas.
(b) Nitrogen is an inert gas.
(c) Nitrogen is an explosive gas.
(d) Only hydrocarbons can take part in combustion.
38. The endocrine system regulates the body’s processes by releasing chemical messengers(hormones)
into the blood stream. Hormones are potent chemical regulators. They are produced in minute quantities yet can
have a large effect on metabolism. 4
The endocrine system comprises endocrine cells and the hormones they produce.
Unlike exocrine glands, endocrine glands are ductless glands, secreting hormones directly into the bloodstream
rather than through the duct or tube. Some organs have both endocrine and exocrine regions, but these
structurally and functionally act distinct.
(i) Select the mismatched pair (a)Adrenaline: Pituitary gland (b)Testosterone: Testes (c)Oestrogen: Ovary
(d)Thyroxine: Thyroid gland
(ii) At the time of puberty both boys and girls show changes in appearance. Name the hormones
responsible for these changes.
(iii) Name the endocrine glands associated with brain.
(iv) Name a gland which is both endocrine as well as exocrine.
39. When a ray of light moving in a medium enters obliquely in another medium, it bends from its paths
This phenomenon is called refraction of light. The ability of a
medium to refract light is expressed in terms of optical density. The term optical density is not the same as mass
density.
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If we compare two optical media, the one with the larger absolute refractive index is an optically denser medium
than the other. Also, the speed of light through a given medium is inversely proportional to its optical density.
(i) Define the term absolute refractive index of a medium.
(ii) Refractive indices of glass, water and carbon disulphide are 1.50, 1.33 and 1.62, respectively. In
which one of these media is the speed of light (i) highest, and (ii) lowest
?
(iii) The absolute refractive indices of glass and water are 3/2 and 4/3, respectively. If the speed of light in
water is 2.25 x 108 m/s, find the speed of light in (a) vacuum, and(b) glass.
Or
(iii) The absolute refractive indices of glass and water are 3/2 and 4/3, respectively. Find the refractive index of
water with respect to gla
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