Class 10 – Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Chapter-wise Test
Maximum Marks: 50
Time: 2 Hours
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory.
Marks are indicated against each question.
Use the correct units and show all calculations.
Section A – Physics (Electricity + Light) – [13 Marks]
Q1. (Numerical)
An electric oven is rated 2200 W and works on 220 V mains.
(a) Calculate the current drawn by the oven.
(b) Find the resistance of the oven when it is red hot.
(c) If it runs for 2 hours, how much electrical energy is consumed in kWh?
[3 Marks]
Q2. (Numerical reasoning)
Two resistors of 3 Ω and 6 Ω are connected in parallel and the combination is
connected in series with a 12 Ω resistor. The circuit is connected to a 6 V battery.
(a) Find the total resistance.
(b) Calculate the total current.
(c) What is the potential difference across the 12 Ω resistor?
[3 Marks]
Q3. (Numerical)
An object is placed at a distance of 18 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal
length 12 cm.
(a) Use the mirror formula to find the position of the image.
(b) State two characteristics of the image formed.
[2 Marks]
Q4.
A ray of light passes from air (n = 1) into glass (n = 1.5).
(a) What is the speed of light in glass?
(b) Explain the change in direction of light with a diagram.
[2 Marks]
Q5.
State the laws of refraction. What will be the angle of refraction when a ray of
light enters from air into water at 45°, given refractive index of water = 1.33?
(Use sin⁻¹ function if needed.)
[3 Marks]
Section B – Chemistry (Chemical Reactions) – [13 Marks]
Q6. (Numerical-based balancing)
Balance the following reaction and identify the type:
__ Zn(NO₃)₂ → ZnO + NO₂ + O₂
(a) Give the values of coefficients.
(b) Which type of reaction is this?
(c) Justify your answer.
[3 Marks]
Q7.
Explain with balanced equations:
(a) A redox reaction that is not a combination reaction.
(b) A displacement reaction involving a gas release.
[2 Marks]
Q8.
An unknown white salt is exposed to sunlight and it turns grey.
(a) Identify the salt and the type of reaction.
(b) Write the balanced equation and mention the energy involved.
[2 Marks]
Q9.
(a) Write a chemical equation for a double displacement reaction that leads to
precipitation.
(b) Write the name and color of the precipitate formed.
(c) Give one more example of a similar reaction.
[3 Marks]
Q10.
Justify:
(a) Burning of coal is a combination reaction.
(b) Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction.
Support each with balanced equations.
[3 Marks]
Section C – Biology (Life Processes) – [12 Marks]
Q11.
(a) Explain with reason why rings of cartilage are present in the trachea.
(b) Why do lungs always contain a residual volume of air?
(c) Draw and label a diagram of human respiratory system.
[3 Marks]
Q12. (Case-based)
A person suffers from frequent muscle cramps while running.
(a) What is the cause of cramps?
(b) Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic respiration with examples.
(c) Give a chemical equation for each.
[3 Marks]
Q13.
Design an experiment to show that carbon dioxide is essential for
photosynthesis.
(a) Write materials required.
(b) Procedure and observation.
(c) Mention inference.
[3 Marks]
Q14.
Water is absorbed by roots and transported to leaves.
(a) Explain the process in detail.
(b) Name the tissue involved.
(c) Define transpiration.
[3 Marks]
Section D – HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills) – [12 Marks]
Q15. (Numerical reasoning – integrated)
A wire of resistance 60 Ω and length 3 m has cross-sectional area of 4 × 10⁻⁷ m².
(a) Calculate resistivity.
(b) If the wire is stretched to double its length, what will be the new resistance?
(c) Will the resistivity change? Justify.
[4 Marks]
Q16.
A white substance turns yellow on heating.
(a) Identify the compound.
(b) Write the balanced equation.
(c) Which type of reaction is this?
(d) What energy change is involved?
[3 Marks]
Q17. (Numerical + analysis)
A concave lens has a focal length of 20 cm.
(a) Where should an object be placed so that its image is 15 cm away from the
lens?
(b) Calculate the image size if the object is 5 cm tall.
[3 Marks]
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