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Academic Session 2025-2026

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Multiple choice questions

Total Time: 1 Hrs 30 Mins Max Marks: 60

General Instructions
Use Blue or black pen only

Standard/Class: 10th
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Subject: SCIENCE

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Objective(MCQ) - (1 Marks)

1. In a resistive circuit, if the current is increased to two times, the percentage change in the [1]
amount of heat dissipated in the circuit would be:

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(a) 400% (b) 300% (c) 200%

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Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?
(a) Sodium chloride < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
(b) Sodium chloride < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
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(c) Acetic acid < Sodium chloride < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Sodium chloride < Acetic acid

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Assertion (A): Copper vessels get covered with green coating in rainy season.

Reason (R): It is because of the formation of copper carbonate.

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a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

4. Assertion (A) : Diabetis mellitus is caused due to lack of insulin in the body. [1]

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Reason (R) : Insulin helps in utilization of glucose in the body.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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c) A is true but R is false.

(a) galvanometer
d) A is false but R is true.

The principle of which of these devices is electromagnetism:

(b) motor (c) transformer (d) all of these

Assertion (A): Bromine cannot displace chlorine from its salt solution.
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Reason (R): Chlorine is more reactive than bromine.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

7. Some wastes are given below : [1]

(i) Garden waste
(ii) Ball point pen refills
(iii) Empty medicine bottles made of glass
(iv) Peels of fruits and vegetables

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 (v) Old cotton shir
The non-biodegradable wastes among these are :
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i), (iv) and (v) (d) (i), (iii) and (iv)

8. A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test tube and added barium chloride solution to [1]
it. He observed that an insoluble substance has formed. The colour and molecular formula of
the insoluble substance is :
(a) Grey, Ba2SO4 (b) Yellow, Ba(SO4)2
(c) White, BaSO4 (d) Pink, BaSO4

9. Assertion (A): Unisexual flowers have separate male and female flowers whereas a typical [1]
monocot embryo comprises an embryonal axis with single cotyledon.

Reason (R): Cucumber, pumpkin and watermelon are examples of unisexual flowers.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.
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10. A song solenoid. The magnetic field inside the solenoid:
(a) no change
(c) will increase
(b) will decrease
(d) uncertain
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another allele of that gene.

Reason: It is represented by a capital letter, e.g. T.

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a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
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Assertion: Dominant allele is an allele whose phenotype expresses even in the presence of [1]

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b) Both A and R are correct 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.

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12. Consider the following combinations of resistors: [1]

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The combinations having equivalent resistance 1 Ω is/are:
(a) I and IV (b) Only IV (c) I and II (d) I, II and III

The metals which are mixed with iron to make stainless steel are:
(a) Copper and nickel (b) Nickel and chromium
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(c) Copper and chromium (d) Copper and silver.

Assertion (A): A compass needle is placed near a current-carrying wire. The deflection of the
compass needle 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.
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a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are correct 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.

15. Assertion (A): Mirror formula can be applied to a plane mirror. [1]

Reason (R): A plane mirror is a spherical mirror of infinite focal length.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

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16. Assertion (A): Carbon compounds can form chain, branched and ring structures. [1]

Reason (R): Carbon exhibits the property of catenation.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

17. Assertion (A): To dilute sulphuric acid, acid is added to water and not water to acid. [1]

Reason (R): Specific heat of water is quite large.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

18. Assertion (A): The strength of the magnetic field produced at the centre of a current-carrying
circular coil increases on increasing the number of turns of the circular coil.

Reason (R): Magnetic field strength is directly proportional to the number of turns of the
circular coil.
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a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are correct 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.

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(a) Atmospheric reflection of starlight
(b) Atmospheric refraction of starlight
(c) Scattering of starlight
(d) Dispersion of starlight

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Which of the following is the correct reason for twinkling of stars? [1]

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Assertion (A): Garden is an artificial ecosystem.

Reason (R): Biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem are manipulated by humans.

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a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
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c) A is true but R is false.

Bronze is an alloy of:

(a) Copper and zinc
(c) Copper and tin

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d) A is false but R is true.

(b) Copper and lead

(d) Copper and nickel.
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Assertion (A): The strength of the magnetic field produced at the centre of a current-carrying
circular coil increases on increasing the current flowing through the coil.

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Reason (R): Magnetic field strength is inversely proportional to the current flowing in the coil.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
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b) Both A and R are correct 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.

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23. Assertion (A): The concentration of harmful chemicals is more in human beings. [1]

Reason (R): Man is at the apex of the food chain.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

24. Zn + 2CH3COOH → (CH3COO)2Zn + H2 [1]

The above reaction is a :
(a) Decomposition reaction (b) Displacement reaction
(c) Double displacement reaction (d) Combination reaction

25. Assertion (A): Aluminium is used to make utensils for cooking. [1]

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 Reason (R): Aluminium is a highly reactive metal.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

26. Assertion (A): Ammonia is acidic in nature. [1]

Reason (R): Ammonia dissolves in water and forms H+.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

27. Person suffering from cataract has [1]

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(a) elongated eyeball
(c) weakened ciliary muscles
(b) excessive curvature of eye lens
(d) opaque eye lens

Assertion (A): HCl produces hydronium ions (H3O+) and chloride ions (Cl-) in aqueous

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solution.

Reason (R): In presence of water, basic give H+ ions.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. I
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29. Assertion (A): In the case of a rainbow, a light at the inner surface of the water drop gets [1]
internally reflected.

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Reason (R): The angle between the refracted ray and normal to the drop surface is greater
than the critical angle.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

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c) A is true but R is false.

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b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
d) A is false but R is true.

Assertion (A): The nature of the image formed by a concave mirror is real and inverted.

Reason (R): The image formed by a concave mirror depends on the position of the object at
[1]

infinity.

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a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

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31. Assertion (A): Copper is used to make electric wires. [1]

Reason (R): Copper has very low electrical resistance.

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a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

32. Assertion (A): The Sun appears flattened at sunrise and sunset. [1]

Reason (R): The apparent flattering of the Sun’s disc at sunrise and sunset is due to
atmospheric refraction.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

33. Inside a current carrying solenoid the magnetic lines of force are [1]
(a) circular and do not intersect
(b) along the axis of the solenoid and parallel to each other
(c) perpendicular to the axis of the solenoid
(d) none of these

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34. The change in focal length of an eye lens to focus the image of objects at varying distances is [1]
done by the action of the:
(a) pupil (b) retina (c) ciliary muscles (d) blind spot

35. Study the diagram given below and identify the gas formed in the reaction. [1]

(a) Carbon dioxide which extinguishes the burning candle.

(b) Oxygen due to which the candle burns more brightly.
(c) Sulphur dioxide which produces a suffocating smell.
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(d) Hydrogen which while burning produces a popping sound.

Assertion (A): Meiosis takes place only in gametes.

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Reason (R): To restore the total number of chromosomes in offspring.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

37. Total oxidation of 1 glucose molecule during aerobic respiration produces: [1]

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(a) 38 ATP molecules (b) 30 ATP molecules
(c) 36 ATP molecules (d) 32 ATP molecules

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38. A student plots V-I graphs for three samples of nichrome wire with resistances R1 R2 and R3 [1]
Choose from the following the statement that holds true for this graph.

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(a) R1 = R2 = R3 (b) R1 > R2 > R3

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(c) R3 > R2 > R1 (d) R2 > R1 > R3

39. Assertion (A): Wire A is thin in comparison to wire B of same material same length then [1]

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Reason (R): Resistivity of wire A is greater than resistance of wire B.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

40. Assertion (A): The resolving power of a telescope is more if the diameter of the objective lens [1]
is more.

Reason (R): Objective lens of large diameter coiled more light.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

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41. Assertion (A): Haemoglobin is the respiratory pigment in human beings. [1]

Reason (R): It transports oxygen in the human body.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

42. Aqua regia is called as royal water because it dissolves gold its composition is 1:3 [1]
concentrated.
(a) H2SO4 : HNO3 (b) HNO3: H2SO4
(c) HNO3: HCI (d) HCI: HNO3

43. Assertion (A): Valves are present in the arteries. [1]

Reason (R): Arteries carry oxygenated blood from heart to different body parts except
pulmonary artery.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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Assertion (A): Alloys are commonly used in electrical heating devices like electric iron and
heater.
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Reason (R): Resistivity of an alloy is generally higher than that of its constituent metals but the
alloys have low melting points then their constituent metals.

Assertion (A): Urethra in human males acts as a urinogenital canal. [1]

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Reason (R): Urethra carries only urine while sperms are carried by vasa deferentia only.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

46. An aqueous solution of a salt turns blue litmus to red. The salt could be the one obtained by [1]

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the reaction of:
(a) HNO3 and NaOH
(c) CH3COOH and NaOH

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(d) HCl and NH4OH

Assertion (A): Aquariums are known as man-made ecosystems. [1]

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Reason (R): Aquariums are created and maintained by humans.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

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Sodium reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The balanced
equation which represents the above reaction is:
(a) Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
(b) 2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
(c) 2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
(d) 2Na(s) + H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
[1]

49. Assertion (A): Amoeba shows multiple fission during unfavorable conditions. [1]

Reason (R): Chances of survival are less during unfavourable conditions.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

50. A plane mirror produces a magnification of : [1]

(a) -1 (b) +1 (c) zero (d) between 0 and infinity

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51. Assertion (A): 2H2S(g) + O2(g) ⟶ [1]

2S(s) + 2H2O(l)

It is a redox reaction.

Reason (R): In redox reaction, oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

52. Assertion (A): Ethanoic acid is also known as glacial acetic acid. [1]

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Reason (R): The melting point of pure ethanoic acid is 290 K and hence it often freezes during
winters in cold climates.

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a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

53. Assertion (A): Cyton region of nerve fibre collects information for the brain.

Reason (R): Nerve fibres can either have or lack the myelin sheath.

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a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

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(a) current through it
(c) core of the coil

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(d) area of the coil
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The strength the magnetic field of a solenoid does not depend upon:
(b) number of turns of the coil

Assertion (A): Cataract causes partial or complete loss of vision.

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c) A is true but R is false.

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Reason (R): The eyeball is approximately elliptical shape.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
d) A is false but R is true.

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Assertion (A): Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.

Reason (R): It has one free valence electron.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.
[1]

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Which of the following is an example of endothermic process?
(a) Formation of slaked lime

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(b) Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost
(c) Dissolution of ammonium chloride in water
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(d) Digestion of food in our body

Assertion (A) : Dark phase is independent of light, hence called light independent phase.

Reason (R) : Dark phase takes place at night.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
[1]

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

59. Assertion (A): The magnetic field is stronger at a point that is nearer to the conductor and [1]
goes on decreasing on moving away from the conductor.

Reason (R): The magnetic field B produced by a straight current-carrying wire is inversely
proportional to the distance from the wire.
a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

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 b) Both A and R are correct 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.

Subjective - (1 Marks)

60. Assertion (A): Heater wire must have high resistance will be the melting point. [1]

Reason (R): If resistance is high, the electric conductivity will be less.

a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are correct 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.

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