RADE X: SCIENCE COMPETENCY MOCK EXAM
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Time: 3 Hours | Max Marks: 80
SECTION A (Multiple Choice Questions | 1 Mark Each)
Q1. A hydrocarbon 'X' decolorizes bromine water and has a molar mass of 42 \text{ g/mol}.
Identify 'X'.
A. Propane
B. Ethene
C. Propene
D. Ethyne
Q2. Two resistors R_1 and R_2 are connected in parallel. If R_1 is 10 \Omega and the
equivalent resistance is 2 \Omega, what is the value of R_2?
A. 2.5 \Omega
B. 5 \Omega
C. 8 \Omega
D. 12 \Omega
Q3. In a cross between a heterozygous tall plant (Tt) and a homozygous short plant (tt),
what is the probability of the offspring being short?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
Q4. A current-carrying wire is placed in a magnetic field directed into the page. If the current
flows from left to right, the force on the wire is directed:
A. Upwards
B. Downwards
C. Left
D. Right
Q5. Assertion (A): Soaps form scum with hard water.
Reason (R): Hard water contains Ca^{2+} and Mg^{2+} ions which react with soap to form
insoluble precipitates.
A. Both A and R are true; R is the correct explanation.
B. Both A and R are true; R is not the correct explanation.
C. A is true; R is false.
D. A is false; R is true.
Q6. The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid is uniform. This is represented by:
A. Circular field lines
B. Parallel straight field lines
C. Diverging field lines
D. Zero field lines
Q7. Which of the following represents the correct order of energy transfer in a food chain?
A. Grass \rightarrow Lion \rightarrow Deer
B. Deer \rightarrow Grass \rightarrow Lion
C. Grass \rightarrow Deer \rightarrow Lion
D. Lion \rightarrow Deer \rightarrow Grass
Q8. A fuse wire must have:
A. High resistance and high melting point
B. Low resistance and low melting point
C. High resistance and low melting point
D. Low resistance and high melting point
Q9. The IUPAC name of the compound CH_3-CH_2-CHO is:
A. Propanol
B. Propanal
C. Propanone
D. Propanoic acid
Q10. Which of the following is a non-biodegradable waste?
A. Wool
B. Leather
C. Nylon
D. Paper
Q11. The process of sperm formation (spermatogenesis) in humans is regulated by:
A. Estrogen
B. Testosterone
C. Insulin
D. Thyroxine
Q12. In a dihybrid cross (RRYY \times rryy), the number of plants with Round-Green seeds
in the F_2 generation out of 16 is:
A. 9
B. 3
C. 1
D. 0
Q13. Which functional group is present in the compound CH_3COCH_3?
A. Alcohol
B. Carboxylic acid
C. Ketone
D. Aldehyde
Q14. If the distance between two parallel current-carrying wires is doubled, the force
between them:
A. Doubles
B. Halves
C. Quads
D. Remains same
Q15. The presence of which of the following confirms that an object is a magnet?
A. Attraction only
B. Repulsion only
C. Both attraction and repulsion
D. Neither
Q16. Ozone layer depletion is primarily caused by:
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Chlorofluorocarbons
D. Nitrogen gas
SECTION B (Short Answer | 2 Marks Each)
Q17. Why does the cord of an electric heater not glow while the heating element does?
Q18. Draw the electron dot structure of Ethyne.
Q19. Why are the traits acquired during the lifetime of an individual not inherited?
Q20. State the rule used to find the direction of the magnetic field around a straight
current-carrying conductor.
Q21. Distinguish between a food chain and a food web.
Q22. What is the significance of the 10% law in an ecosystem?
SECTION C (Short Answer II | 3 Marks Each)
Q23. An organic compound 'A' is used as a preservative in pickles and has the molecular
formula C_2H_4O_2.
(i) Identify 'A'.
(ii) Write its reaction with Ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst.
(iii) Name the product formed.
Q24. (i) State Ohm’s Law.
(ii) A 6 \Omega resistance wire is doubled on itself. Calculate the new resistance.
Q25. Explain the mechanism of sex determination in human beings with a genetic flowchart.
Q26. (i) What is a solenoid?
(ii) Draw the magnetic field lines pattern through and around a current-carrying solenoid.
Q27. Mention three differences between Saturated and Unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Q28. How can you distinguish between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid on the basis of:
(i) Litmus test
(ii) Reaction with sodium bicarbonate
● Q29. What are homologous organs? How do they provide evidence for evolution?
SECTION D (Long Answer / Case-Based | 5 Marks Each)
Q30. (Electricity Numerical) In the given circuit, three resistors R_1=10 \Omega, R_2=20
\Omega, and R_3=30 \Omega are connected in parallel to a 12 \text{V} battery.
Calculate:
(i) The current through each resistor.
(ii) The total current in the circuit.
(iii) The total effective resistance.
Q31. (Carbon and its Compounds) (i) What is Saponification? Write the chemical equation.
(ii) Explain the cleansing action of soap with the help of a labeled diagram of micelle
formation.
Q32. (Genetics Case Study) A scientist crossed a pure-bred pea plant having Violet flowers
(VV) with a pure-bred pea plant having White flowers (vv).
(i) What is the phenotype and genotype of the F_1 generation?
(ii) If F_1 plants are self-pollinated, find the phenotypic and genotypic ratios of the F_2
generation.
(iii) State Mendel's Law of Segregation based on this experiment.