TGT Science Question Paper
Class: 9 & 10
Maximum Marks: 50
Time: 2 Hours
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
3. Draw diagrams wherever necessary.
4. Adhere to the word limit wherever specified.
Section A – Objective Type Questions (10 x 1 = 10 Marks)
1. Read the passage and answer the following questions:
A student observed that when magnesium ribbon burns in air, it produces a dazzling white
flame and leaves behind a white powder.
(a) Name the product formed.
(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
2. Fill in the blank:
The process of conversion of water vapor into liquid is called ___________.
3. Assertion (A): Rusting of iron is a chemical change.
Reason (R): It forms a new substance iron oxide.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
4. Which gas is evolved when sodium reacts with water?
(a) Oxygen
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Carbon dioxide
5. The phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars is:
(a) Reflection
(b) Refraction
(c) Dispersion
(d) Scattering
6. Fill in the blank:
The mirror used by dentists to examine teeth is __________ mirror.
7. Assertion (A): Sound cannot travel through vacuum.
Reason (R): Sound needs a material medium to propagate.
(Options same as Q3)
8. Which of the following has the highest refractive index?
(a) Water
(b) Glass
(c) Diamond
(d) Air
9. Case Study:
A student places a conducting wire in a magnetic field and passes current through it. The
wire starts moving.
(a) Name the rule used to determine the direction of force.
(b) State the principle behind the working of an electric motor.
10. Fill in the blank:
The rate of change of velocity is called __________.
Section B – High Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) Questions (5 x 2 = 10 Marks)
11. Draw a well-labeled diagram of Human Respiratory System. Explain the process of
inhalation.
12. Activity Based:
A student mixes iron filings with sulfur powder and heats the mixture.
(a) What change occurs?
(b) How will you separate the components before and after heating?
13. Diagram Based:
Draw the ray diagram for the formation of image by concave mirror when object is placed
between focus and pole. Explain the nature of image.
14. Activity Based:
Describe an activity to show that carbon dioxide is released during respiration.
15. Explain with diagram how Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule is applied in electric motors.
Section C – 3 Marks Questions (5 x 3 = 15 Marks)
16. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of zinc with sulfuric acid. State the
type of reaction.
17. Why does a ray of light bend when it passes from air into water? Explain with the help of
a diagram.
18. Explain the reason why convex mirrors are used as rear-view mirrors in vehicles.
19. Give reasons:
(a) We see lightning before hearing thunder.
(b) A piece of ice floats on water.
20. Balance the following chemical equation:
Fe + H2O → Fe3O4 + H2
Section D – 5 Marks Questions (3 x 5 = 15 Marks)
21. Case Study:
Explain the working of the Human Circulatory System with a labeled diagram. Mention the
functions of arteries, veins, and capillaries.
22. Theory Based:
(a) State Ohm’s Law.
(b) Derive the formula for equivalent resistance in series combination of resistors.
(c) Give two practical applications of Ohm’s Law.
23. Concept Based:
Explain the process of photosynthesis with a labeled diagram. Mention the factors affecting
the rate of photosynthesis.
Answer Key
1. (a) Magnesium oxide (b) 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO
2. Condensation
3. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
4. (b) Hydrogen
5. (b) Refraction
6. Concave
7. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
8. (c) Diamond
9. (a) Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule (b) Motor Principle – A current-carrying conductor placed in
a magnetic field experiences a force.
10. Acceleration
11. Diagram + Explanation of inhalation (diaphragm contracts, air enters lungs)
12. (a) Formation of iron sulfide (b) Before heating - magnetic separation; After heating -
cannot be separated
13. Diagram showing virtual, erect, enlarged image + explanation
14. Activity with lime water turning milky when air from mouth is blown through it
15. Diagram with explanation of Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule (thumb - force, forefinger - field,
middle finger - current)
16. Zn + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2 (Displacement reaction)
17. Due to change in speed, diagram showing refraction with incident and refracted ray
18. Provides wider field of view, image is virtual, erect and diminished.
19. (a) Light travels faster than sound (b) Ice is less dense than water
20. 3Fe + 4H2O → Fe3O4 + 4H2
21. Diagram + Explanation of double circulation – pulmonary and systemic
22. Ohm's Law V=IR, derivation of Rs=R1+R2+R3, applications: electrical circuit design,
current calculation
23. Diagram + Explanation – Process of photosynthesis with factors: light, CO2, water,
temperature
