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]
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. a) Ductility b) Malleability

2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected to c) Conductivity d) Sonorous
attempt only one of these questions. 6. Select the incorrect match. [1]
3. Section A consists of 20 objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each. a) A metal used in joining electric wires - b) A metal extracted by using electrolytic
4. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should be in the Magnesium reduction - Aluminium
range of 30 to 50 words. c) A metal whose oxide is soluble in both acids d) A metal unreactive towards oxygen and
5. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should and bases - Zinc dilute acids - Gold

be in the range of 50 to 80 words. 7. Which of the following represents the incorrect IUPAC name of the given compound? [1]

6. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answers to these questions should a) CH3CH2 - COOCH3 : Ethanoic acid b) CH3CH2 - CO - CH3 : Butanone

be in the range of 80 to 120 words. c) CH3CH2 - CHO : Propanal d) CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - OH : Butanol
7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts. 8. In the slide of an epidermal peel, the parts which appear pink coloured after staining with safranin are [1]
Section A
a) nuclei only b) all parts in the peel
1. What happens in the test tube shown here? [1]
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
a) H2O will produce b) SO2 will produce
c) Evolution d) Taxonomy
c) No reaction d) FeO will produce 10. A student decides to study the impact of removing certain flower parts on fruit formation in plant species X. He [1]
2. Methane gas released from waste water treatment plants can be used as a source of fuel. Which chemical [1] chooses three separate plants that are growing in the same plot under uniform conditions. The data is given in
equation represents combustion of methane to produce heat energy? the table below.

a) 2O2 + 2H2O → CO + CH2 4 b) CH4 + CO2 → 2O 2 + 2H2O

Plant Part removed Impact on formation

c) CO2 + 2O2 → CH + 2H O
4 2 d) CH4 + 2O2 → CO 2 + 2H2O
1 Anther 30% less fruit formed than average plan in the plot

3. Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength? [1] 2 Stigma No fruit formed

a) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid b) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid 3 Petal No significant impact

c) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid d) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid Which of the following cannot be inferred from the above data?

4. An organic compound X has the molecular formula C2H6O. Upon reaction with alkaline KMnO4 it gets oxidised [1] a) Anthers and stigmas are crucial in sexual b) Species X relies com pletely on cross-

to compound Y. Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between compounds X and Y? 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 Reason (R): If several spermatozoa hit the egg at the same time, all can enter the egg.
carpel besides the stigma.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
11. The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female gametes are situated on [1] explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
a) any chromosome b) two different chromosomes c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
c) sex chromosomes d) copies of the same chromosome 19. Assertion (A): A compass needle is placed near a current-carrying wire. The deflection of the compass needle [1]
12. Refer to the given figure and select the incorrect statement regarding it. [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) It is the longest cell in human body. b) It transmits messages in the form of nerve a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the

impulses. explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) It uses both amino acids and fatty acids as a d) It is not repaired, when injured. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

respiratory substrate. Section B

13. Which of the following property of a proton can change while it moves freely in a magnetic field? [1] 21. What happens when ethanol reacts with [2]
i. sodium
a) momentum b) speed
ii. potassium permanganate solution.
c) acceleration d) mass
22. What is the difference between internal & external fertilization? [2]
14. An electric bulb is rated 220 V and 100 W. When it is operated on 110 V, the power consumed will be- [1] 23. Why is diffusion insufficient to meet the oxygen requirements of multicellular organisms like humans? [2]
a) 100 W b) 50 W OR
State the function of Bowman's capsule and glomerulus.
c) 25 W d) 75 W
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]
15. Which of the following organisms belong to the same trophic level? Plant, snake, insect, frog, hawk, deer [1]
should the screen be placed so that a sharp focused image can be obtained ? Find the size and nature of the
a) Hawk and deer b) Snake and insect image.
c) Hawk and frog d) Frog and snake 25. What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem? [2]
16. Ozone depletion has resulted in: [1] OR
Mention the form of energy transfer, if a grasshopper is eaten by a frog.
a) More UV radiations on earth b) Warming of earth
26. What happens to a beam of white light when it gets refracted through glass prism? Which colour deviates the [2]
c) Decrease in temperature d) Less UV radiations on earth most and the least after refraction through a prism? What is likely to happen if a second identical prism is placed
17. Assertion (A): Colour of copper sulphate solution changes when an iron nail is kept immersed in it. [1] in an inverted position with respect to the first prism. Justify your answer.
Reason (R): The colour of copper sulphate solution changes when iron nail is kept immersed in it due to the Section C
decomposition reaction taking place between iron and copper leading to formation of iron sulphate. 27. The atomic number of an element is 20. Write its electronic configuration. State whether this element is a metal [3]

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the or a non-metal. What is its valency? Write the name and formula of the compound which this element forms

explanation of A. correct explanation of A. with chlorine.

28. How is copper obtained from its ore (Cu2S)? Write only the chemical equations. How is copper thus obtained [3]
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
refined? Name and explain the process alongwith a labelled diagram.
18. Assertion (A): During fertilization, the only head of the spermatozoa enters the egg. [1]

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 OR v. Which gas is produced when compound A reacts with washing soda? Write the chemical equation.
i. How do you classify elements into metals and non-metals on the basis of their electronic configuration? Choose 35. a. What is reproduction? List its two types. [5]
metal and non-metal out of the following: b. How are the modes of reproduction different in unicellular and multicellular organisms?
23
11
A B C D E
19
,9
24
, 12
31
, 15
35
, 17
OR
ii. What type of bond will be formed if Following are the two examples of plant movement. One is drooping of leaves in touch-me-not plant and second is
a. 'A' combines with 'B'? attaching of pea plant to a support with the help of tendrils.
b. 'A' combines with 'E'? i. What is the stimulus which is common for movement in both the cases?
c. 'C' combines with 'E'? ii. What is the difference in movement in both the plants? Explain.
d. 'D' combines with 'E'? iii. Give appropriate scientific terms for the movements described in both cases.
29. Describe internal structure of a human heart. [3] 36. Form the image in case an object is moved from infinity to the concave mirror. [5]
30. Give the respective scientific terms used for studying [3] OR
i. The mechanism by which variations are created and inherited. Draw a ray diagram in each of the following cases to show the formation of image, when the object is placed:
ii. the development of new types of organisms from the existing ones. i. between optical center and principal focus of a convex lens.
31. i. Name the spherical mirror used as: [3] ii. anywhere in front of a concave lens.
a. shaving mirror iii. at 2F of a convex lens.
b. Rear view mirror in vehicles State the signs and values of magnifications in the above mentioned cases (i) and (ii).
c. Reflection in search-light. Section E
ii. Write any three difference between a real and a virtual image. 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
32. i. In the following figure, three cylindrical conductors A, B and C are shown along with their lengths and areas [3]
combination of hydrochloride and sodium hydroxide solution. This is the salt that is used in food. Some salt is
of cross-section. If these three conductors are made of the same material and RA, RB and RC be their
R R called rock salt, bed of rock salt was formed when seas of bygone ages dried up. The common salt thus obtained
respective resistances, then find (a) RA , and (b) RA .
B C 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
ii. If the conductor A is made of copper and the conductor C is made of constantan (alloy of copper and nickel), does not form an acidic salt?
then which one of the two will have more electrical resistance and why? (b) What is the formula of baking soda?

33. a. What is the meaning of electric power of an electrical device? Write its SI unit. [3] OR

b. An electric kettle of 2 kW is used for 2h. Calculate the energy consumed in (i) kilowatt hour and (ii) joules. Name the substance which on treatment with chlorine to obtain bleaching powder.
38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
Section D
Fill a conical flask with water. Cover the neck of the flask with a wire mesh. keep two or three freshly
34. A compound C (molecular formula, C2H4O2) reacts with Na - metal to form a compound R and evolves a gas [5]
germinated bean seeds on the wire mesh. Take a cardboard box which is open from one side. Keep the flask a
that burns with a pop sound. Compound C on treatment with an alcohol A in presence of an acid forms a sweet-
wire mesh. Kin the box in such a manner that the open side of the box faces light coming from a window as
smelling compound S (molecular formula, C3H6O2). On the addition of NaOH to C, it also gives R and water. S
shown in the given figure. After two or three days, you will notice that the shoots bend towards light and roots
on treatment with NaOH solution gives back R and A.
away from light. Now turn the flask so that the shoots are away from light and the roots towards the light. Leave
Identify C, R, A, S, and write down the reactions involved.
it undisturbed in this condition for a few days. Plants show tropism in response to other stimuli as well. The
OR
roots of a plant always grow downwards while the shoots usually grow upwards and away from the earth. This
An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula C2H4O2. This
upward and downward growth of shoots and roots, respectively, in response to the pull of earth or gravity, is
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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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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