CBSE BOARD EXAM · Q.P.

CODE 31/S/2 · SERIES EFGH/S SET~2

Class 10 Science
Chapter-wise Question Bank

Total Questions: 39 · Maximum Marks: 80 · Time Allowed: 3 Hours

20 6 7 3 3 39
Case-based 4
MCQ 1 mark VSA 2 marks SA 3 marks LA 5 marks Total Questions
marks

Assertion-Reason Instructions (Q17–Q20)

(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

■ Biology 14 Questions

Ch 1 Life Processes

Q6 MCQ 1 Mark

Breakdown of proteins in the stomach takes place by the enzyme :

(A) Trypsin (B) Lipase

(C) Salivary Amylase (D) Pepsin

Q23 VSA 2 Marks

How is the small intestine in humans designed to absorb the digested food ?

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 Q33 SA 3 Marks

(a) Explain the process of translocation of food and other substances in the phloem of plants.

OR

(b) Differentiate between xylem and phloem on the basis of the following :
(i) Direction of transport of the substances
(ii) Major driving forces involved in the transport
(iii) Nature of the substance(s) transported

Ch 2 Control and Coordination

Q1 MCQ 1 Mark

Application of Abscisic acid on plants promotes :

(A) Development of fruits (B) Wilting of leaves

(C) Elongation of stem (D) Formation of flowers

Q2 MCQ 1 Mark

The part of the hindbrain present immediately above the medulla is :

(A) Cerebellum (B) Pons

(C) Cerebrum (D) Spinal cord

Q20 MCQ A-R 1 Mark

ASSERTION (A)

Transpirational pull helps in the absorption and upward movement of water and
dissolved minerals in plants.

REASON (R)

The effect of root pressure in transport of water is more significant at

night.

Q26 VSA 2 Marks

(a) Explain how tendrils help a pea plant climb up other plants or fences.

OR

(b) List two major limitations of the use of electrical impulses as a means of communication between the
cells in most multicellular animals.

Q29 SA 3 Marks

Name the parts 'X' and 'Y' of human brain in the given diagram and give one function of each.

[Refer to the brain diagram in the original question paper — X and Y are labelled parts of the human brain diagram.]

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 Ch 3 How Do Organisms Reproduce ?

Q10 MCQ 1 Mark

The end product of meiosis in a reproductive cell in plants is :

(A) Zygote (B) Pollen grains

(C) Sperms (D) Egg

Q36 LA 5 Marks

(a)
(i) In which form is the information for inheritance of features transmitted from one generation to the next
generation ?
(ii) Differentiate between binary fission in Amoeba and Leishmania.
(iii) "Fragmentation cannot be a method of reproduction in all multicellular organisms." Justify this statement.
(1+2+2)

OR

(b)
(i) Define placenta. State the structure and role of placenta in the development of embryo in human beings.
(ii) List three categories of contraceptives and give one example of each. (2+3)

Ch 4 Heredity and Evolution

Q9 MCQ 1 Mark

The unit of heredity is :

(A) Chromosome (B) Chromatin

(C) Gene (D) DNA

Q39 CASE 4 Marks

The process of determining the sex of a newborn is purely genetic. But still many people in some societies believe
that only the woman (mother) is responsible for determination of the sex of the child and blame her. In fact, the sex
of the child is genetically determined. But there are some animals where sex is not genetically determined.

(a) Define sex chromosomes. (1 mark)

(b) Mention one example of animals where sex is not genetically determined. How is sex determined in these
animals ? Explain. (1 mark)
(c(i)) Does the genetic combination of the mother play a significant role in determining the sex of newborn ?
Explain. (2 marks)

OR

(c(ii)) How is equal genetic contribution of male and female parents ensured in progeny ? (2 marks)

Ch 5 Our Environment

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 Q11 MCQ 1 Mark

Which one of the following statements is incorrect about the effect on our environment as a result of our activities
?

(A) Improvement in our lifestyle has resulted in (B) Packaging of materials has resulted in lesser
greater amounts of waste. amount of non-biodegradable waste.
(C) Use of disposable cups/kulhads results in loss (D) Harmful wastes that are non-biodegradable
of fertile topsoil. persist in the environment for a long time.

Q12 MCQ 1 Mark

The organism occupying the fourth trophic level in a food chain operating in grassland is :

(A) Green plants (B) Frog

(C) Grasshopper (D) Snake

Q27 SA 3 Marks

(a) Define the term biological magnification.

(b) In the given aquatic food chain, which trophic level will have highest effect of biological magnification
and why ? (1+2)

Phytoplankton → Zooplankton → Fishes → Human

■■ Chemistry 14 Questions

Ch 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations

Q7 MCQ 1 Mark

Select exothermic processes from the following :

(i) Dilution of acid

(ii) Burning of natural gas
(iii) Evaporation of water
(iv) Electrolysis of water

(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii)

(C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (i) and (iv)

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 Q8 MCQ 1 Mark

From the following, select a process in which combination reaction occurs :

(A) Black and white photography (B) Burning of carbon (coal)

(C) Burning of methane (D) Refining of copper

Q19 MCQ A-R 1 Mark

ASSERTION (A)

Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost is an exothermic reaction.

REASON (R)

Decomposition reactions need energy to break down the reactants.

Q22 VSA 2 Marks

Translate the following statements into balanced chemical equations :

(a) Aluminium reacts with copper chloride to form aluminium chloride and copper.
(b) Zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide to give sodium zincate and hydrogen gas.

Q34 LA 5 Marks

(a)
(i) On adding dilute HCl to a test tube containing sodium carbonate, an effervescence is observed. Explain the
observation giving chemical equation for the reaction. How is the gas released tested in a school laboratory ?
(ii) What happens when excess carbon dioxide passes through lime water ? Write chemical equations to
explain your answer. (3+2)

OR

(b)
(i) A small amount of copper oxide is taken in a beaker and dilute HCl is added to it slowly. Name the compound
formed and state the colour of the solution formed. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction that
occurs.
(ii) A compound 'X' on heating at 373 K, loses water molecules and becomes 'Y'. Substance 'Y' is used by
doctors for supporting fractured bones in the right position.
I. Identify 'X' and 'Y'.
II. How can 'X' be obtained from 'Y' ? (3+2)

Ch 2 Acids, Bases and Salts

Q28 SA 3 Marks

You have two solutions 'X' and 'Y'. 'X' gives red colour and 'Y' gives blue colour with universal indicator.

(a) In which solution is the hydrogen ion concentration more than the other ? Give reason to justify your answer.
(b) If 'X' and 'Y' are mixed in proper amounts and the resultant mixture of 'X' and 'Y', with the universal indicator
turns green, what would be the nature of the resultant mixture ? Justify your answer. (1½ + 1½)

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 Q30 SA 3 Marks

(a) Write the name and chemical formula of a sodium compound which is sometimes added for faster cooking.
How is it produced from sodium chloride as one of the raw materials ? Give chemical equation for the reaction
involved.
(b) The compound mentioned in (a) above is also an ingredient of antacids. Why ? (2+1)

Ch 3 Metals and Non-Metals

Q3 MCQ 1 Mark

Consider the following cases :

(i) CaSO4 + Mg
(ii) CuSO4 + Ca
(iii) ZnSO4 + Fe
(iv) FeSO4 + Zn

The cases in which new products will form, are :

(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iv)

(C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iii)

Q5 MCQ 1 Mark

The most malleable metals are :

(A) Iron and gold (B) Copper and silver

(C) Silver and gold (D) Gold and copper

Q21 VSA 2 Marks

(a)
(i) What is an alloy ?
(ii) Write the composition of solder and the property which makes it suitable for welding electric wires.

OR

(b) During electrolytic refining of silver :

(i) What are the electrodes – cathode and anode made up of ?
(ii) What is anode mud ? Why is it called so ?

Ch 4 Carbon and its Compounds

Q4 MCQ 1 Mark

The number of single and double bonds present in a molecule of benzene (C6H6) respectively, are :

(A) 3 and 3 (B) 3 and 6

(C) 6 and 9 (D) 3 and 9

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 Q38 CASE 4 Marks

All compounds of carbon which contain only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. Among these,
saturated hydrocarbons are called 'alkanes', unsaturated compounds with one or more double bonds are called
'alkenes' and compounds containing one or more triple bonds are called 'alkynes'.

(a) Identify the following compound and write its name. (1 mark)

CH3 - C = CH (triple bond between C and CH)

(b) How do saturated and unsaturated carbon compounds differ in terms of the flame produced by them on
burning ? (1 mark)
(c(i)) Which type of hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions ? Show with an example. (2 marks)

OR

(c(ii)) What are structural isomers ? Draw two structural isomers of butane (C H ). (2 marks)
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■ Physics 11 Questions

Ch 1 Light — Reflection and Refraction

Q15 MCQ 1 Mark

An optical device which always produces images of m = +1 is :

(A) Plane mirror (B) Convex mirror

(C) Concave mirror (D) Convex lens

Q16 MCQ 1 Mark

Refractive index of diamond with respect to glass is 1·6. If the absolute refractive index of glass is 1·5, the absolute
refractive index of diamond is :

(A) 1·09 (B) 1·96

(C) 2·4 (D) 2·5

Q17 MCQ A-R 1 Mark

ASSERTION (A)

Due to scattering of sunlight, the clear sky predominantly appears blue.

REASON (R)

The wavelength of blue light is nearly 1·8 times the wavelength of red light.

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 Q24 VSA 2 Marks

Draw a ray diagram to show the path of a ray of light which falls obliquely on one of the faces of an equilateral
triangular prism made of glass and mark on it the angle of incidence (i) and the angle of deviation (D).

Q25 VSA 2 Marks

An object is placed 25 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 15 cm. Use mirror formula and new cartesian
sign convention to determine the position of the image formed.

Q35 LA 5 Marks

(a)
(i) When and where does a rainbow appear in the sky ? List the phenomena of light which occur during the
formation of a rainbow in proper sequence. Draw a labelled diagram to show the formation of a rainbow.
(ii) List two conditions to observe a rainbow in the sky. Why can a rainbow not be seen from the surface of the
moon ? Explain. (3+2)

OR

(b)
(i) What is hypermetropia ? List its two possible causes. Name the type of lens used to correct this defect and
state its role in this case.
(ii) A person suffering from presbyopia needs bifocal lens. If he needs two lenses of power +2·5 D and -0·25 D,
which one of these two lenses is for the correction of distant vision and what is its focal length ? (3+2)

Ch 2 Electricity

Q14 MCQ 1 Mark

Which one of the following factors affects the electrical resistivity of a conductor ?

(A) Temperature (B) Length

(C) Shape (D) Thickness

Q18 MCQ A-R 1 Mark

ASSERTION (A)

In our homes we receive supply of electric power through a main supply. One of
the wires in this supply, usually with red insulation, is called live wire and
another wire with green insulation is called neutral wire.

REASON (R)

In our country, the potential difference between the live wire and the neutral
wire is 220 volts.

Q32 SA 3 Marks

Show the arrangement of three resistors of 2 Ω, 3 Ω and 6 Ω which are connected in such a way that the
total/equivalent resistance of the combination is (a) 1 Ω, and (b) 4 Ω. Justify your answer in each case.

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 Q37 CASE 4 Marks

In a domestic circuit, six LED bulbs and a ceiling fan are arranged as per the circuit shown in the figure. The source
voltage is 220 volts and the power rating of each device is marked in the circuit diagram. Two fuses F■ and F■ are
also provided in the circuit. Based on the circuit diagram, answer the following questions :

[Circuit diagram — Fan (40W,220V), Bulb L (20W,220V), Bulbs A-E (10W,44V each), fuses F1 & F2, keys K1 & K2, 220V source]

(a) State what happens when — (1 mark)

(i) only key K■ is closed,
(ii) and key K■ is also closed.
(b) Find the current drawn by the bulb L. (1 mark)
(c(i)) Calculate the resistance of the bulb A. Find the total resistance offered by the circuit to the flow of current
when only key K■ is closed. (2 marks)

OR

(c(ii)) What would happen to the glow of the bulbs in the circuit when K■ and K■ both are closed and the fuse
F■ melts suddenly ? Give reason to justify your answer. (2 marks)

Ch 3 Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Q13 MCQ 1 Mark

The strength of the magnetic field inside a current carrying long straight solenoid is :

(A) maximum at its centre. (B) minimum at its centre.

(C) maximum at the ends and minimum at its (D) uniform throughout its length.
centre.

Q31 SA 3 Marks

(a) State the Right-hand thumb rule. (1 mark)

(b) A steady current flows through a horizontal power line from east to west direction as shown in the figure.
Apply right-hand thumb rule to determine the direction of magnetic field (i) at a point directly below it, and (ii) at a
point directly above it. (2 marks)

[Refer to the compass/direction diagram in the original question paper]

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