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ral Instructions :
ie following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
question paper comprises 39 questions. All questions are compulsory.
Lhis question paper is divided into five sections - A, B, C, D and E.
tion A - Questions No. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each
lestion carries I mark.
ion B - Questions 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.
S on C - Questions No. 27 to 33 are Short Answer type questions. Each
juestion carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should in the range of
ection D — Questions No. 34 to 36 are Long Answer type questions. Each
uestion carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should be in the range of
30 to 120 words.
ection E - Questions No. 37 to 39 are of 3 source-based/ case-based units of
ssessment carrying 4 marks each with sub-parts.
There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in
ome sections. Only one of the alternatives has to be attempted in such
questions.
SECTION A
and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for
of the questions no. 1 to 20. There is no negative marking for incorrect
se ‘ 20x1=20
‘The formation of magnesium oxide is correctly shown in option :
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The metals obtained from their molten chlorides by the process of
electrolytic reduction are :
(A) Gold and silver
(B)
(C)
(D)
Calcium and magnesium
Aluminium and silver
Sodium and iron
In one formula unit of salt ‘X’, seven molecules of water of crystallisation
are present. The salt ‘X’ is :
(A) CuSO,
(C) FeSO,
(B)
(D)
Na,CO,
CaSO,
Reaction between two elements A and B, forms a compound C. A loses
electrons and B gains electrons. Which one of the following properties
will not be shown by compound C ?
(A) It has high melting point.
(B) It is highly soluble in water.
(C) It has weak electrostatic forces of attraction between its oppositely
charged ions.
(D) It conducts electricity in its molten state or aqueous solution.
Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mass ratio
(My : Mo) of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated at the electrodes
during electrolysis of water is :
(A) “ker
(C) “diaz
(B)
(D)
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Consider the following reactions :
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(A)
Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide.
Magnesium oxide reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid.
Carbon dioxide reacts with sodium hydroxide.
It is found that in each case :
Salt and water is formed.
Neutral salts are formed.
Hydrogen gas is formed.
Acidic salts are formed.
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The Peatocta formed when Aluminium and Magnesium are burnt in the
presence of air respectively are :
(A) Al30, and MgO, (B) Al,O, and MgO
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(e Al3;0, and MgO (D) Al,O, and MgO,
The plant hormone whose concentration stimulates the cells to grow
longer on the side of the shoot which is away from light is :
(A) Cytokinins
(B) Gibberellins
(C) Adrenaline
(D) Auxins
Secretion of less saliva in mouth will effect the conversion of :
{A) proteins into amino acids
B) fats into fatty acids and glycerol
starch into simple sugars
) sugars into alcohol
If pea plants with round and green seeds (RRyy) are crossed with pea
plants having wrinkled and yellow seeds (rrYY), the seeds developed by
the plants of F, generation will be :
(A) 50% round and green (B) 75% wrinkled and green
(C) 100% round and yellow (D) 75% wrinkled and yellow
The correct/true statement(s) for a bisexual flower is/are :
(i) They possess both stamen and pistil.
(ii) They possess either stamen or pistil.
(iii) They exhibit either self-pollination or cross-pollination.
(iv) They cannot produce fruits on their own.
(A) (i) only (B) (iv) only
(i) and (iii) (D) (i) and (iv)
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The breakdown of glucose has taken the following pathway :
Glucose —)_, Pyruvate + Energy —®)_, Lactic acid + Energy
The sites ‘a’ and ‘b’ respectively are :
Mitochondria and Oxygen deficient muscle cells
Cytoplasm and Oxygen rich muscle cells
Cytoplasm and Yeast cells
Cytoplasm and Oxygen deficient muscle cells
e white light entering a glass prism, gets split into its constituent
ours. It is observed that :
Red light deviates the most.
Violet light deviates the least.
Yellow light deviates more than the blue light.
Green light deviates more than the orange light.
or ‘X’ is used to concentrate sunlight in solar furnace and Mirror ‘Y
. fitted on the side of the vehicle to see the traffic behind the driver.
ich of the following statements are true for the two mirrors ?
The image formed by mirror ‘X’ is real, diminished and at its focus.
The image formed by mirror ‘Y’ is virtual, diminished and erect.
The image formed by mirror ‘X’ is virtual, diminished and erect.
The image formed by mirror ‘Y’ is real, diminished and at its focus.
(i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (ii)
(iii) and (iv) (D) (GQ) and Gy)
The percentage of solar energy which is not converted into food energy by
the leaves of green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem is about :
(A) 1% (B) 10%
(C) 90% (D) 99%
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ch of the following groups do not constitute a food chain ?
Wolf, rabbit, grass, lion
(ii) Plankton, man, grasshopper, fish
Gi) Hawk, grass, snake, grasshopper, frog
(iv) Grass, snake, wolf, tiger
(A) (i) and (iv) (B) (i) and (iii)
(C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (ii) and (iv)
tions number 17 to 20, two statements are given — one labelled as
(A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct
r to these questions from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Assertion (A): A human child bears all the basic features of human
beings.
Reason (R): It looks exactly like its parents, showing very little
variations.
Assertion (A): The amount of ozone in the atmosphere began to drop
sharply in the 1980s.
Reason (R): The oxygen atoms combine with molecular oxygen to form
ozone.
Assertion (A): Decomposition reactions are generally endothermic
reactions.
Reason (R): Decomposition of organic matter into compost is an
exothermic process.
Assertion (A) : No two magnetic field lines are found to cross each other.
Reason (R): The compass needle cannot point towards two directions
at the point of intersection of two magnetic field lines.
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SECTION B
21 to 26 are Very Short Answer Type questions.
Sive use of chemicals and pesticides in agriculture adversely effect
vironment.” Justify this statement. 2
Consider the following circuits :
5Q 5Q 5Q
(i) (ii)
12V 12V
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In which circuit will the power dissipated in the circuit be
(I) minimum (I) maximum ? J ustify your answer. 2
OR
Two lamps, rated 100 W; 220 V and 60 W; 220 V are connected in
parallel to electric main supply of 220 V. Find the current drawn
by the two lamps from the supply. 2
Besides minimising the loss of blood, why is it essential to plug any
leak in a blood vessel ? Name the component of blood which helps
in this process and state how this component perform this
function. 2
OR
69) The transport system in plants is relatively slower than in
animals. Give reasons.
(ii) State the role of phloem in the transport of materials in
plants. 2
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ibelled diagrams to show different stages of budding in Hydra. 2
ippens when : (write balanced chemical equation) 2
ad nitrate is thermally decomposed,
gas burns in oxygen (or air) ?
SECTION C
27 to 33 are Short Answer Type questions.
€ one ampere.
e resistance of a wire of 0:01 cm radius is 14 Q. If the resistivity
the material of the wire is 44 x 10-8 Qm, find the length of the
wire. (Given x = 2)
ider the following electric circuit :
10Q
m the source ;
the iy combination of 10 and
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Draw ray diagrams to show the nature, position and relative size of the
image formed by a convex mirror when the object is placed (i) at infinity
and (ii) between infinity and pole P of the mirror. :
(a) With the help of an activity, explain the conditions under which
iron articles get rusted, 3
OR
(b) @_ Name two metals which react violently with cold water. List
any three observations which a student notes when these
metal are dropped in a beaker containing water.
Gi) Write a test to identify the gas evolved (if any) during the
reaction of these metals with water. ;
(a) “Displacement reactions also play a key role in extracting metals
in the middle of the reactivity series.” Justify this statement with
two examples.
(b) Why can metals high up in the reactivity series not be obtained by
reduction of their oxides by earbon 2 3
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1 yellow green
Analyse the result and describe the mechanism of inheritance of traits
which explains the above results. 3
(a) Name the glands that secrete :
(i) Adrenaline
(ii) Thyroxin
(b) Explain with ple how the timing and amount of hormone
released are in the human body. 3
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is -2-5 D. Name the lens and
gth in cm. For which eye defect of
lan prescribe this type of lens as a
(ii)
tion ‘m’ for a lens is — 2.” Using new
ention and considering that an object is
ce of 20 cm from the optical centre of this
the image formed;
3 compared to the size of the object;
age, and
t of the image.
Gii) of the focal lengths of two lenses A
20 cm respectively. Which one of the
r degree of convergence/divergence ?
answer. 5
0 show the refraction of a ray of light
ir glass slab when it falls obliquely from
ier
fraction of light.
e virtual images formed by a convex
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th two carbon atoms belongs
organ On oxidation, it forms an
1s 60 u. On heating ‘A’ with
d at 443K, an unsaturated
of sodium carbonate is added to
equation for the reaction.
carbon compounds ? Write
Successive members of the
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SECTION E
ms are Source-based/Case-based questions. Read the case
e questions that follow.
2 receive the supply of electric power through a main
mains, either supported through overhead electric
und cables. In our country the potential difference
(live wire and neutral wire) of this supply is 220 V.
of the insulation covers of the line wires through
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rent rating of the electric circuit (220 V) so
of 1 kW power rating can be operated ? 1
(e) a
function of the earth wire ? State the advantage
1 wire in domestic electric appliances such as
OR
precautions to be taken to avoid electrical accidents.
w these precautions prevent possible damage to the
it/appliance. 2
= functions of all living organisms must go on even when
. anything particular. Even when we are just sitting in
| asleep, this maintenance job has to go on. These
sses require energy to prevent damage and
s and tissues, which is obtained by the individual
e food prepared by the autotrophs, called producers.
e the process by which green plants prepare food. q
ical equation involved in the above process. 1
in proper sequence the events that occur in synthesis
y desert plants. 2
OR
siving reasons what happens to the rate at which
plants will prepare food 2
ing cloudy weather, and
aen stomata get blocked due to dust.
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‘Many salts dissolved in it. Common salt is separated
sits of solid salt are also found in several parts of
ge crystals are often brown due to impurities. This is
is mined like coal. The common salt is an important
icals of daily use.
ced chemical equations to show the products formed
rolysis of brine.
es of any one product obtained during electrolysis of
d non-corrosive basic salt ‘A’, used for faster cooking, is
sly heated to produce a compound ‘B’, that is used for
ing permanent hardness of water. Identify A and B
‘also write the equation for the reaction that occurs when
heated.
OR
Define water of crystallisation. Give two examples of salts
that have water of crystallisation.
