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The document is a question paper for the First Periodic Test 2024 in Science for Class X at Indian School Muscat, consisting of 20 questions divided into 5 sections. Each section has a specific format, including objective type questions, very short questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and a source-based assessment. The test covers various topics in science, including properties of light, chemical reactions, respiration, and photosynthesis.
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INDIAN SCHOOL MUSCAT Ws)
FIRST PERIODIC - TEST 2024 xe
SCIENCE(086)
CLASS : X TIME ALLOTED _ : 90 Minutes
DATE: 22.05.24 MAXIMUM MARKS: 40
ERAL INSTRUCTION:
‘© This question paper consists of 20 questions in 5 sections.
©All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is
‘expected to attempt only one of these questions,
# Section A consists of 11 objective type questions carrying I mark each.
© Section B consists of 3 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should
be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
© Section C consists of 3 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
+ Section D consists of 2 Long Answer -type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these
questions should be in the range of 80 10 120 words.
© Section E consists of 1 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
SECTION -A
1. Abdul was trying to demonstrate some properties of light in his Science project. What could 1
be the ‘X’ that he placed inside the box to make the rays behave as shown?
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(a) converging lens (b) a parallel-sided glass slab
(©) a plane mirror (@) a triangular prism
2. CaO +20 Ca(OH) is a: 1
(a) Displacement reaction (b) Combination reaction
(©) Decomposition reaction (d) Double displacement reaction
Page 1of4The colour of residue in heating of FeSOs and gases formed are’ 1
(a) Reddish brown, colourless pungent smelling gases with smell of burning sulphur
(b) Colourless, green pungent smelling gases with choking smell
(c) Reddish brown, colourless ,odourless gases
(@ Reddish brown, colourless pungent smelling gases insoluble in water
Decomposition of Silver bromide on exposure to sunlight is a /an: 1
(a) Exothermie reaction (b) Endothermic reaction
(0) Photolytic decomposition (@ Both (b) and (c)
Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The molar ratio of hydrogen and oxygen 1
‘gas liberated during electrolysis of water is
@it 21 4a @12
Iron fillings were added to a solution of copper sulphate. After 10 minutes, it was observed 1
that the blue colour of the solution changes and a layer gets deposited on iron filings. The
colour of the solution and that of coating would be:
(a) Yellow and green (b) Brown and blue
(©) Red and greenish blue (@) green and reddish brown
X Fe + H20 — FesOi +Z Fe 1
X, Y, Zin the balanced equation respectively are:
344 (6) 3,42 ©243 341
The products obtained by anaerobic respiration in muscle cells are 1
(a) Lactic acid + Energy
(b) Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
(©) Ethanol + Carbon dioxide + Energy
(@ Pyruvate
‘As compare to the terrestrial organisms, the rate of breathing in aquatic animals is 1
(a) Faster because they need more oxygen for their survival.
(b) Faster because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low.
(© Slower because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low.
(@ Slower because the capacity of water to dissolve atmospheric oxygen is limited.
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‘The respiratory pigment in human beings is: 1
(a) carotene (6) chlorophyll (©) haemoglobin (@) mitochondria
‘The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon di-oxide, water and energy takes place in 1
(@) cytoplasm (b) mitochondria (c) chloroplast (4) nucleus
SECTION-B
‘Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reactions: 2
(a) Aluminium +copper chloride + Aluminium chloride +copper
(b) Calcium hydroxide + Carbon dioxide Caleium carbonate + water
‘What is a Displacement reaction? Give one example 2
Differentiate between breathing and respiration, 2
SECTION-C
Consider the following diagram in which M is a mirror
and P is an object and Q is its magnified image formed
by the mirror.
(a)State the type of mirror M and one characteristic property of image Q.
(b)Write any one use of this mirror in our daily life.
(©) If the height of the object is 2 cm and that of image is 4 em, Find magnification
Discuss the different types of Decomposition reaction with one example each, 3
Observe the diagram of the alimentary canal given below
and answer the following questions
(a)Label the parts marked ‘1? and ‘2°
(b) What is the role of part 1 in digestion?
(©) Name the enzymes secreted by part 2
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SECTION-D
(@) Define the term ‘Principal focus’ of a convex mirror with the help of a ray diagram.
(b) An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a convex mirror of focal length 5 em.
(® Calculate the image distance and size of the image.
(ii) Convex mirrors are used as rear- view mirrors. Why?
(a) Mention two functions performed by stomata,
(b) Draw the diagram of an open stomatal pore and label (1) guard cells, and (II) chloroplast
onit,
(©) What are the raw materials required for photosynthesis
SECTION-E
‘The bending of light when it goes from one
transparent medium to another is called refraction. It
is caused due to the difference in speed of light in the
two media, A ray of light enters from Medium A to B.
(i) Which is the denser medium (A or BY?
(ii) Observe the ray diagram and mention the angle of incidence and angle of refraction
(iii) If ight is entering from Medium A to Medium B, find the ratio of sine of the angle of incidence to
the sine of the angle of refraction.
(Given Sin 30° = 0.5, Sin 45° = 1/V2, sin 60°= v3/2)
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(iv) State the laws of refraction
*#**END OF THE QUESTION PAPER****
Page 4 of 4INDIAN SCHOOL MUSCAT
FIRST PERIODIC TEST 2024
& Ns) SCTENCE(086)
CLASS : X TIME ALLOTED _ : 90 Minutes
DATE: 22.05.24 MAXIMUM MARKS:40
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This question paper consists of 20 questions in 5 sections.
* All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions, A student is
expected 0 attempt only one of these questions.
Section A consists of 11 objective type questions carrying I mark each.
‘+ Section B consists of 3 Very Short questions carrving 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should
be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
© Section C consists of 3 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words
+ Section D consists of 2 Long Answer type questions carrying OS marks each. Answer to these
questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
© Section E consists of 1 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
SECTION - A
1 Abdul was trying to demonstrate some properties of light in her Science project. What “1
could be the ‘X’ that she placed inside the box to make the rays behave as shown?
(a) converging lens (b) a parallel-sided glass block
(©) aplane mirror (@) a triangular prism
2. Which of the following is Quicklime? 1
(a) C20 (yca(oH (©) CaCO (CaCl,
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The gases formed on heating FeSO4 are: 1
(@) SOz (b) SOs (0 (@) Both (a) and (b)
‘An iron nail was dipped in a salt solution. After sometime a reddish-brown deposition of the 1
iron nail was seen. The salt solution could be:
(a) Silver nitrate (b) Sodium sulphate (c) Aluminum chloride (d) Copper Sulphate
X Fe + Y HaO > Fes04+Z Ha 1
X, Y, Z in the balanced equation respectively are:
@344 342 243 @341
Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The molar ratio of hydrogen and oxygen
gas liberated during electrolysis of water is
@tt (b) 2:1 41 @12
Which of the following is a chemical change? 1
(a) Boiling of water to give water vapour (b) Melting of ice to give water
(©) Dissolution of salt in water (@) Combustion of LPG
In amoeba, food is digested in the: 1
(a) food vacuole (b) mitochondria _(¢) pseudopodia (@) chloroplast
In human elementary canal the specific enzyme/juice
Secreted in locations (i) ,(ii) and (iii) are
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(a) (i) Amylase, (ii) Pepsin, (iii) Bile
(©) ( Amylase, (i) Bile, (ii) Trypsin
(© @ Lipase (ii) Amylase, (ii) Pepsin
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® @ Trypsin, (i) Bile, (ii) Amylase
‘The contraction and expansion movement of the walls of the food pipe is called: 1
(a) translocation (b) transpiration _(c) peristaltie movement (@) digestion
‘As compare to the terrestrial organisms, the rate of breathing in aquatic animals is 1
(a) Faster because they need more oxygen for their survival.
(b) Faster because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly Low.
(©) Slower because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low.
(@ Slower because the capacity of water to dissolve atmospheric oxygen is limited.
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SECTION-B
A metal X is found in form of ribbons. It burns in the presence of oxygen to form Y after 2
cleaning it with a sand paper. Identify the X and Y. Write any one observation,
Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reactions: 2
(a) Nitrogen gas is treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst at 773K to form
ammonia gas.
(b) Granulated Zine reacts with dilute sulphuric acid to give Zine sulphate and Hydrogen gas.
Differentiate between respiration and breathing, 2
SECTION-C
An object is placed at a distance of 10cm from a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm, 3
() Calculate the image distance
(i) State two characteristics of the image formed.
(ii) Draw a ray diagram for the formation of image.
Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions? Write 3
‘equations for these reactions.
Give schematic representation of breakdown of glucose by various pathways. 3
SECTION-D
(a) State the laws of refraction. 5
(b) Study the following table and state the medium in which light will travel fastest and why?
(©) Show the path of light rays going from Medium B to Medium C
Medium _ iA B c ]
Refractive index [1.33 [5 24 |
(@) Draw the diagram of an open stomatal pore and label (I) guard cells, and (II) chloroplast. 5
on it,
(b) Mention two functions performed by stomata,
(©) What are the end produets of photosynthesis?
Page 3 0f 4SECTION-E
20. Sudha was helping her daughter understand the basic concepts of reflection of light. Her
daughter understood that the mirror in which she looks herself every day is a plane mirror.
She was surprised to know that virtual images cannot be produced on a screen.
( What do you mean by reflection of light.
(ii) The angle formed between the mirror surface and incident ray is 30°, What is the value of
angle of incidence?
(iii) List any two characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror
OR
(iv) What happens to a light ray if it enters normally on a surface?
*#**END OF THE QUESTION PAPER****
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INDIAN SCHOOL MUSCAT
FIRST PERIODIC. TEST 2024
SCIENCE(086)
CLASS : X TIME ALLOTED __ : 90 Minutes
DATE: 22.05.24 MAXIMUM MARKS: 40
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This question paper consists of 20 questions in 5 sections.
All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions, A student is
expected 10 attempt only one of these questions.
Section A consists of I! objective type questions carrying 1 mark each,
Section B consists of 3 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should
be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
Section C consists of 3 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
Section D consists of 2 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these
questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
Section E consists of I source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts
SECTION - A
The mirror which forms real images 1
(a) convex mirror (b) concave mirror
(©)aplane mirror (@) both (a) and (b)
CaO + H20— Ca(OH) is a: 1
(a) Displacement reaction (b) Combination reaction
(©) Decomposition reaction (d) Double displacement reaction
‘The gases formed on heating FeSO4 are: 1
(a) S02 (b) SOs (OO (@) Both (a) and (b)
Which of the following is/are not correct about the given equation? 1
KI+Pb(NOx)2 —* Pl +KNOs
(a) It is precipitation reaction (b) Pbl is yellow precipitate insoluble in water
(©) Itis displacement reaction (@) Itis very fast reaction
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X Fe + ¥ HO — Fes04 +Z Ha 1
X, Y, Zin the balanced equation respectively are:
(a) 3.44 (b) 3.4.2 ©243 @341
Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The molar ratio of hydrogen and oxygen 1
‘gas liberated during electrolysis of water is :
(a) 1:1 (b) 2:1 (4:1 (d) 12
Hydrogen gas: 1
(@iscolourless (6) is odourless__(¢) bums with a pop sound —_(d) all are correct
‘The contraction and expansion movement of the walls of the food pipe is called: 1
(@) translocation _(b) transpiration _(¢) peristaltic movement —_(4) digestion
‘The respiratory pigment in human beings is: 1
(a) carotene (b) chlorophyll (©) haemoglobin (6) mitochondria
In which part of the respiratory system, gaseous exchange takes place? 1
(a) Alveoli (b) Pharynx. (©) Larynx (@) Trachea
The given diagram is a demonstration of an experiment to show that carbon dioxide is 1
essential for photosynthesis. What is the substance
*X°, kept in the watch glass?
(@) Potassium hydroxide | Sen jar
(b) Sodium bicarbonate
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containt
(©) Sodium carbonate emening..
(@) Potassium sulphate
SECTION-B
Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reactions: 2
(a) Nitrogen gas is treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst at 773K to form
ammonia gas.
(b) Granulated Zine reacts with dilute sulphurie acid to give Zinc sulphate and Hydrogen gas.
What is a Displacement reaction? Give one example 2
Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic respiration 2
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SECTION-C
‘Abdul was trying to demonstrate some properties of light in his Science project.
He kept a material *X” inside the box and found that the light rays that emerged out shifted to
‘one side,
(a) Name the material "X’ kept inside the box and mention the reason for the lateral shift.
(b) With the help of a neat labelled diagram, trace the path of light rays through the material
x
Discuss the different types of Decomposition reaction with one example each.
State the reason for the following.
(i) The rate of breathing in fish is faster than pigeon.
(ii) Rings of cartilage are present in trachea,
(iii) It is advisable to breathe through nose.
SECTION-D
(a) An object is placed 30 em from a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm. Find the position
and nature of the image formed.
(b) It is desired to obtain a virtual, erect image of an object with magnification |
(@ Name the type of mirror that can be used in the above case.
Gi) Ifthe object is placed at a distance of 90 em in front of the mirror, locate the position
of the image,
(iii) Tdentify the phenomena of light for the formation of image of an object with mirrors,
(a)What are the raw materials required for photosynthesis?
(b)Draw the diagram of an open stomatal pore and label (I) guard cells, and (11) chloroplast
onit.
(c)Mention two functions performed by stomata,
SECTION-E
Arun’s father bought two mirrors, out of which the reflecting surface of mirror A was curved
inwards whereas the reflecting surface of mirror B was curved outwards. Arun elaborated the
uses of spherical mirrors to his father as taught by his teacher
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3(@ Name the mirror whose reflecting surface is curved inwards.
(ii) Which of the two mirrors (A or B) can be used as make-up mirrors?
(iii) Which of the two mirrors (A or B) can be used as a rearview
mirror and Why?
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(iv) Mitror B can form only virtual images. Justify the statement with the help of a ray diagram,
#***END OF THE QUESTION PAPER****
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