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CLASS – X
SCIENCE
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. Four test tubes containing solutions (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are shown below along with their colours. Zinc [1]
sulphate is contained in

a) II b) IV
c) I d) III
2. Choose a displacement reaction: [1]
a) Burning of metals b) Addition of more active metal to a solution
of a less active metal compound.
c) Extraction of metals d) Electrolysis
3. The compounds used to prepare NaHCO3 are: [1]
a) Na2CO3, CO2, H2O, O2 b) NaCl, NH3, CO2, H2O
c) NaCl, NaOH, CO2, H2O d) NaCl, Ca(OH)2, H2O, CO2
4. The hardness of water is caused by: [1]
a) All of these b) Mg(HCO3)2
c) CaCl2 d) CaSO4
 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:

The gas _______ than air and it is ________ in water.

a) heavier, insoluble b) lighter, soluble

c) heavier, soluble d) lighter, insoluble

6. Among the following, the metal with lowest density is: [1]

a) Lead b) Magnesium

c) Aluminium d) Lithium
7. The total number of electrons shared in the formation of an ethyne molecule is: [1]

a) 10 b) 4

c) 3 d) 6
8. The process common to aerobic and anaerobic respiration is [1]

a) Glycolysis b) Electron transport chain

c) Kreb's cycle d) Oxidation

9. Father of Human genetics is [1]

a) H.G Khurana b) Sir Archibald Garrod

c) Gregor Mendel d) Charles Darwin

10. In a flower, the parts that produce male and female gametes (germ cells) are [1]

a) stamen and style b) filament and stigma

c) anther and ovary d) stamen and anther

11. Alternative forms of a gene are called [1]

a) Chromosomes b) Multiples

c) Loci d) Alleles
12. Refer to the following figure of phloem tissue. Which of the following statements correctly describes the [1]
relationship between cells Y and Z?
 a) Ycontains ribosomes that synthesise b) Y provides the carbohydrates that are
proteins required by Z. transported by Z.

c) Y transports sucrose, while Z transports d) Y helps to filter the liquid transported in Z

water and minerals. to facilitate translocation.
13. The process of inducing a current in a coil of wire by placing it in a region of changing magnetic field is: [1]

a) Electrical effect b) Magnetic effect of current

c) Electromagnetic induction d) Heating effect of current

14. Match the column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given. [1]

Column I Column II

(a) Electric current (i) volt

(b) emf (ii) ohm

(c) Resistance (iii) ohm-metre

(d) Resistivity (iv) ampere

a) (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv) b) (a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iii)

c) (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii) d) (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
15. A system of inter-dependent food chains represents [1]

a) Ecosystem b) Community

c) Trophic levels d) Food web

16. In the following groups of materials, which group contains only non-biodegradable materials? [1]

a) Polythene, Detergent, PVC b) Wood, Paper, Leather

c) Plastic, Detergent, Grass d) Plastic, Bakelite, Cloth

17. Assertion (A): Sodium metal is stored under Kerosene. [1]
Reason (R): Metallic sodium melts when exposed to air.

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): Asexual reproduction is a primitive type of reproduction. [1]
Reason (R): Asexual reproduction involves only mitotic cell division.
 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): Force experienced by moving charge will be maximum if direction of velocity of charge is [1]
perpendicular to applied magnetic field.
Reason (R): Force on moving charge is independent of direction of the applied magnetic field.

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): Ecology is study of relationship between living organisms and their environment. [1]
Reason (R): The biotic community and non-living environment of an area function together to form an
ecosystem.

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.

Section B
21. Classify the following compounds as alkanes, alkenes and alkynes: C2H4, C3H4, C4H8, C5H12, C5H8, C3H8, [2]
C6H6
22. Why cannot fertilisation take place in flowers if pollination does not occur? [2]
23. What happens to glucose which enters the nephron along with the filtrate? [2]
OR
Explain the role of liver in excretion.
24. If the image formed by a lens for all positions of an object placed in front of it is always erect and diminished, [2]
what is the nature of this lens? Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer.
25. Complete the below diagram by filling spaces marked as A, B, C and D: [2]

OR
Consider the following food chains-
a. Plants → Mice → Snakes → Hawks
b. Plants → Mice → Hawks
If energy available at the producer level in both the food chains is 100J. In which case will hawks get more energy
and how much & Why?
26. List two main causes of a person developing near sightedness. Show with the help of a ray diagram how this [2]
defect can be corrected.
 Section C
27. State three reasons for the following facts: [3]
i. Sulphur is a non-metal.
ii. Magnesium is a metal.
One of the reasons must be supported with a chemical equation.
28. i. Define non-metals. Give five examples of non-metals. [3]
ii. Name a non-metal which conducts electricity.
iii. Name a non-metal having lustre (shining surface).
iv. Name a non-metal which is extremely hard.
v. How do non-metals react with oxygen? Explain with an example. Give equation of the reaction involved.
What is the nature of the product formed? How will you demonstrate it?
OR
i. Write the electron-dot structures for sodium, oxygen and magnesium.
ii. Show the formation of Na2O and MgO by the transfer of electrons.
iii. What are the ions present in these compounds?

29. i. Why is nutrition a necessity for an organism? State three reasons. [3]
ii. What is likely to happen if green plants disappear from Earth?
30. Explain Mendel's observation when he crossed a homozygous tall (TT) plant with homozygous dwarf (tt) plant [3]
followed by self-cross.
31. The refractive indices 1.0003, 1.31 1.5 respectively of Air, Ice and Benzine in which of these does the light [3]
travels fastest?
32. i. A wire of resistance 2 has been connected to a source of 50 V as its two ends. What is the current flowing [3]
through the wire?
ii. An electric refrigerator rated 400 W operates 8 hour/day. What is the cost of the energy to operate it for 30
days at ₹ 3.00 per kWh?
33. A household uses the following electric appliances: [3]
i. The refrigerator of rating 400 W for 10 h each day and Two electric fans of rating 80 W each for 6 h daily.
ii. Six electric tubes of rating 18 W each for 6 h daily.
Calculate the electricity bill for the household for the month of June, if the cost of electrical energy is Rs 3
per unit.
Section D
34. Esters are sweet-smelling substances and are used in making perfumes. Suggest some activity and the reaction [5]
involved for the preparation of an ester with a well-labeled diagram.
OR
Define structural isomer and draw the isomeric structures of butane. Compare the structure of benzene and
cyclohexane by drawing them.
35. With the help of suitable diagrams explain the various steps of budding in Hydra. [5]
 OR
Why do we call pituitary gland as the master gland? Where is it located and what are its functions?
36. i. Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the path of a ray of light incident obliquely on one face of a glass slab. [5]
ii. Calculate the refractive index of the material of a glass slab. Given that the speed of light through the glass
slab is 2 × 108 m/s and in air is 3 × 108 m/s.
iii. Calculate the focal length of a lens, if its power is - 2.5 D.
OR
a. Draw a ray diagram for showing the convergence of a parallel beam of light by a concave mirror and mark the
positions of pole and the centre of curvature in it.
b. An object 4 cm in size is placed at 25 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 15 cm. At what distance
from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to obtain a sharp image? Find the nature and size of the image.
c. List any two uses of a concave mirror.

Section E
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Salt of a strong acid and strong base is neutral with a pH value of 7. NaCl common salt is formed by a
combination of hydrochloride and sodium hydroxide solution. This is the salt that is used in food. Some salt is
called rock salt, bed of rock salt was formed when seas of bygone ages dried up. The common salt thus obtained
is an important raw material for various materials of daily use, such as sodium hydroxide, baking soda, washing
soda, and bleaching powder.
(a) If given acids are phosphoric acid, carbonic acid, hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid, then which acid
does not form an acidic salt?
(b) What is the formula of baking soda?
OR
Name the substance which on treatment with chlorine to obtain bleaching powder.
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Following questions are based on the two tables given below. Study these tables related to blood sugar levels:
Table A (Blood glucose chart)

Mean Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL)

Doctor's advice needed 380

350

315

280

250

215
 Good 180

150

Excellent 115

80

50

Table B (Blood Report of Patient X and Y)

Time of check Blood Glucose ranges (mg/dL)

Patient X Patient Y

Before breakfast (Fasting) <100 70-130

Before lunch, supper and snack <110 70-130

Two hours after meals <140 <180

Bedtime <120 90-15

(a) Refer to Table B showing the blood report of the levels of glucose of patients X and Y. Infer the disease
which can be diagnosed from the given data.
(b) Identify the hormone whose level in the blood is responsible for the above disease.
(c) High/low sugar and a low/high-fat diet What would you recommend to the affected patient?
OR
Refer to Table A and suggest the value of the mean blood glucose level beyond which doctor’s advice is
necessary.
39. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
An insulated copper wire wound on a cylindrical cardboard tube such that its length is greater than its diameter
is called a solenoid. When an electric current is passed through the solenoid, it produces a magnetic field around
it. The magnetic field produced by a current-carrying solenoid is similar to the magnetic field produced by a bar
magnet. The field lines inside the solenoid are in the form of parallel straight lines. The strong magnetic field
produced inside a current-carrying solenoid can be used to magnetize a piece of a magnetic material like soft
iron when placed inside the solenoid. The strength of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying solenoid
is directly proportional to the number of turns and strength of the current in the solenoid.

(a) What would be the strength of the magnetic field inside a long current-carrying straight solenoid?
(b) Which end is north and which end is south pole when current flows through a solenoid?
(c) A long solenoid carrying a current produces a magnetic field B along its axis. If the current is double and
the number of turns per cm is halved, then what will be the new value of the magnetic field?
OR
A soft iron bar is enclosed by a coil of insulated copper wire as shown in the figure. When the plug of the
key is closed, then where would the face B of the iron bar be marked?