Class X Session 2024-25
Subject - Science
Sample Question Paper - 6
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. What happens in the test tube shown here? [1]
a) H2O will produce b) SO2 will produce
c) No reaction d) FeO will produce
2. Methane gas released from waste water treatment plants can be used as a source of fuel. Which chemical [1]
equation represents combustion of methane to produce heat energy?
a) 2O2 + 2H2O → CO2 + CH4 b) CH4 + CO2 → 2O2 + 2H2O
c) CO2 + 2O2 → CH4 + 2H2O d) CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
3. Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength? [1]
a) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid b) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
c) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid d) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
4. An organic compound X has the molecular formula C2H6O. Upon reaction with alkaline KMnO4 it gets oxidised [1]
to compound Y. Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between compounds X and Y?
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a) All of these b) Sodium hydroxide
c) Sodium metal d) Sodium carbonate
5. The property of metal by which it can be drawn into wires is called: [1]
a) Ductility b) Malleability
c) Conductivity d) Sonorous
6. Select the incorrect match. [1]
a) A metal used in joining electric wires - b) A metal extracted by using electrolytic
Magnesium reduction - Aluminium
c) A metal whose oxide is soluble in both acids d) A metal unreactive towards oxygen and
and bases - Zinc dilute acids - Gold
7. Which of the following represents the incorrect IUPAC name of the given compound? [1]
a) CH3CH2 - COOCH3 : Ethanoic acid b) CH3CH2 - CO - CH3 : Butanone
c) CH3CH2 - CHO : Propanal d) CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - OH : Butanol
8. In the slide of an epidermal peel, the parts which appear pink coloured after staining with safranin are [1]
a) nuclei only b) all parts in the peel
c) cell membrane and cytoplasm d) stomata only
9. The branch of biology-related with heredity and variation is called [1]
a) Livinglogy b) Genetics
c) Evolution d) Taxonomy
10. A student decides to study the impact of removing certain flower parts on fruit formation in plant species X. He [1]
chooses three separate plants that are growing in the same plot under uniform conditions. The data is given in
the table below.
Plant Part removed Impact on formation
1 Anther 30% less fruit formed than average plan in the plot
2 Stigma No fruit formed
3 Petal No significant impact
Which of the following cannot be inferred from the above data?
a) Anthers and stigmas are crucial in sexual b) Species X relies com pletely on cross-
reproduction in species X. pollination.
c) Species X is likely to be wind-pollinated. d) Pollen grains are probably unable to
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germinate if they land on other parts of the
carpel besides the stigma.
11. The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female gametes are situated on [1]
a) any chromosome b) two different chromosomes
c) sex chromosomes d) copies of the same chromosome
12. Refer to the given figure and select the incorrect statement regarding it. [1]
a) It is the longest cell in human body. b) It transmits messages in the form of nerve
impulses.
c) It uses both amino acids and fatty acids as a d) It is not repaired, when injured.
respiratory substrate.
13. Which of the following property of a proton can change while it moves freely in a magnetic field? [1]
a) momentum b) speed
c) acceleration d) mass
14. An electric bulb is rated 220 V and 100 W. When it is operated on 110 V, the power consumed will be- [1]
a) 100 W b) 50 W
c) 25 W d) 75 W
15. Which of the following organisms belong to the same trophic level? Plant, snake, insect, frog, hawk, deer [1]
a) Hawk and deer b) Snake and insect
c) Hawk and frog d) Frog and snake
16. Ozone depletion has resulted in: [1]
a) More UV radiations on earth b) Warming of earth
c) Decrease in temperature d) Less UV radiations on earth
17. Assertion (A): Colour of copper sulphate solution changes when an iron nail is kept immersed in it. [1]
Reason (R): The colour of copper sulphate solution changes when iron nail is kept immersed in it due to the
decomposition reaction taking place between iron and copper leading to formation of iron sulphate.
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): During fertilization, the only head of the spermatozoa enters the egg. [1]
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Reason (R): If several spermatozoa hit the egg at the same time, all can enter the egg.
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 compass needle is placed near a current-carrying wire. The deflection of the compass needle [1]
decreases when the compass needle is displaced away from the wire.
Reason (R): Strength of a magnetic field decreases as one moves away from a current-carrying conductor.
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): Decomposers help in recycling of nutrients between living and non-living components of [1]
ecosystem.
Reason (R): Decomposers help in decomposing dead bodies of organisms and return various nutrient elements
to their source viz soil, water and 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.
Section B
21. What happens when ethanol reacts with [2]
i. sodium
ii. potassium permanganate solution.
22. What is the difference between internal & external fertilization? [2]
23. Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multicellular organisms like humans? [2]
OR
State the function of Bowman's capsule and glomerulus.
24. An object of size 7.0 cm is placed 27 cm in front of concave mirror of focal length 18 cm. At what distance [2]
should the screen be placed so that a sharp focused image can be obtained ? Find the size and nature of the
image.
25. What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem? [2]
OR
Mention the form of energy transfer, if a grasshopper is eaten by a frog.
26. What happens to a beam of white light when it gets refracted through glass prism? Which colour deviates the [2]
most and the least after refraction through a prism? What is likely to happen if a second identical prism is placed
in an inverted position with respect to the first prism. Justify your answer.
Section C
27. The atomic number of an element is 20. Write its electronic configuration. State whether this element is a metal [3]
or a non-metal. What is its valency? Write the name and formula of the compound which this element forms
with chlorine.
28. How is copper obtained from its ore (Cu2S)? Write only the chemical equations. How is copper thus obtained [3]
refined? Name and explain the process alongwith a labelled diagram.
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OR
i. How do you classify elements into metals and non-metals on the basis of their electronic configuration? Choose
metal and non-metal out of the following:
23 19 24 31 35
A, B, C, D, E
11 9 12 15 17
ii. What type of bond will be formed if
a. 'A' combines with 'B'?
b. 'A' combines with 'E'?
c. 'C' combines with 'E'?
d. 'D' combines with 'E'?
29. Describe internal structure of a human heart. [3]
30. Give the respective scientific terms used for studying [3]
i. The mechanism by which variations are created and inherited.
ii. the development of new types of organisms from the existing ones.
31. i. Name the spherical mirror used as: [3]
a. shaving mirror
b. Rear view mirror in vehicles
c. Reflection in search-light.
ii. Write any three difference between a real and a virtual image.
32. i. In the following figure, three cylindrical conductors A, B and C are shown along with their lengths and areas [3]
of cross-section. If these three conductors are made of the same material and RA, RB and RC be their
RA RA
respective resistances, then find (a) RB
, and (b) RC
.
ii. If the conductor A is made of copper and the conductor C is made of constantan (alloy of copper and nickel),
then which one of the two will have more electrical resistance and why?
33. a. What is the meaning of electric power of an electrical device? Write its SI unit. [3]
b. An electric kettle of 2 kW is used for 2h. Calculate the energy consumed in (i) kilowatt hour and (ii) joules.
Section D
34. A compound C (molecular formula, C2H4O2) reacts with Na - metal to form a compound R and evolves a gas [5]
that burns with a pop sound. Compound C on treatment with an alcohol A in presence of an acid forms a sweet-
smelling compound S (molecular formula, C3H6O2). On the addition of NaOH to C, it also gives R and water. S
on treatment with NaOH solution gives back R and A.
Identify C, R, A, S, and write down the reactions involved.
OR
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.
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 form B?
iv. Name the process and write corresponding chemical equation.
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v. Which gas is produced when compound A reacts with washing soda? Write the chemical equation.
35. a. What is reproduction? List its two types. [5]
b. How are the modes of reproduction different in unicellular and multicellular organisms?
OR
Following are the two examples of plant movement. One is drooping of leaves in touch-me-not plant and second is
attaching of pea plant to a support with the help of tendrils.
i. What is the stimulus which is common for movement in both the cases?
ii. What is the difference in movement in both the plants? Explain.
iii. Give appropriate scientific terms for the movements described in both cases.
36. Form the image in case an object is moved from infinity to the concave mirror. [5]
OR
Draw a ray diagram in each of the following cases to show the formation of image, when the object is placed:
i. between optical center and principal focus of a convex lens.
ii. anywhere in front of a concave lens.
iii. at 2F of a convex lens.
State the signs and values of magnifications in the above mentioned cases (i) and (ii).
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]
Fill a conical flask with water. Cover the neck of the flask with a wire mesh. keep two or three freshly
germinated bean seeds on the wire mesh. Take a cardboard box which is open from one side. Keep the flask a
wire mesh. Kin the box in such a manner that the open side of the box faces light coming from a window as
shown in the given figure. After two or three days, you will notice that the shoots bend towards light and roots
away from light. Now turn the flask so that the shoots are away from light and the roots towards the light. Leave
it undisturbed in this condition for a few days. Plants show tropism in response to other stimuli as well. The
roots of a plant always grow downwards while the shoots usually grow upwards and away from the earth. This
upward and downward growth of shoots and roots, respectively, in response to the pull of earth or gravity, is
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obviously, geotropism.
(a) What has represented by the given activities?
(b) Do old parts of the shoot and root change direction? Is there any difference in the direction of the new
growth?
(c) What can we conclude from this activity?
OR
What is geotropism?
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?
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