KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
MODEL QUESTION PAPER (2025–26)
CLASS: X SUBJECT: GENERAL SCIENCE MAX MARKS: 40
PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY STANDARD PATTERN TIME: 1.5 HOURS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• This question paper contains 18 questions divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D.
• Section A comprises 8 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.
• Section B comprises 4 Very Short Answer (VSA) questions of 2 marks each.
• Section C comprises 4 Short Answer (SA) questions of 3 marks each.
• Section D comprises 3 Long Answer (LA) / Case-based questions of 4 marks each.
• All chemical equations must be properly balanced. Label diagrams clearly where requested.
SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (8 × 1 = 8 MARKS)
Q1. What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron filings? [1]
a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced. b) Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced.
c) No reaction takes place. d) Iron salt and water are produced.
Q2. A solution turns red litmus blue; its pH is likely to be: [1]
a) 1 b) 4 c) 5 d) 10
Q3. The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water, and energy takes place in the: [1]
a) Cytoplasm b) Mitochondria c) Chloroplast d) Nucleus
Q4. The xylem in plants is responsible for the: [1]
a) Transport of water b) Transport of food
c) Transport of amino acids d) Transport of oxygen
Q5. Which of the following mirrors is preferred as a rear-view mirror in vehicles? [1]
a) Concave mirror b) Plane mirror c) Convex mirror d) Parabolic mirror
Q6. The least distance of distinct vision for a young adult with normal vision is about: [1]
a) 25 m b) 2.5 cm c) 25 cm d) 2.5 m
Q7. Which type of reaction occurs when a single reactant breaks down to give simpler products? [1]
a) Combination b) Displacement c) Decomposition d) Redox
Q8. The change in focal length of an eye lens is caused by the action of the: [1]
a) Pupil b) Retina c) Ciliary muscles d) Iris
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SECTION B: VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (4 × 2 = 8 MARKS)
Q9. Define Combination Reaction and Decomposition Reaction. Write one balanced chemical equation for [2]
each type.
Q10. What is Plaster of Paris? Why should it always be stored in a moisture-proof container? Explain with a [2]
chemical equation.
Q11. The radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is 32 cm. Find its focal length. State the relationship formula [2]
used.
Q12. Why do stars appear to twinkle in the night sky, whereas planets do not twinkle? Explain briefly. [2]
SECTION C: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (4 × 3 = 12 MARKS)
Q13. Explain the following chemical phenomena with one clear example for each: [3]
a) Corrosion [1.5]
b) Rancidity [1.5]
Q14. What is the Chlor-alkali process? Name all the products formed during this process and write the complete [3]
balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
Q15. How is the small intestine structurally designed to absorb digested food efficiently? Mention the specific [3]
roles played by villi and the extensive network of blood vessels.
Q16. An object 5 cm in length is held 25 cm away from a converging lens of focal length 10 cm. Find the [3]
position, nature, and size of the image formed.
SECTION D: LONG ANSWER / CASE STUDY QUESTIONS (3 × 4 = 12 MARKS)
Q17. Excretion in Human Beings: [4]
a) Name the basic functional filtration units present inside the human kidneys. [1]
b) Describe the structural components and step-by-step functioning mechanism of a nephron in selective
reabsorption and urine formation. [3]
Q18. Defects of Human Vision: [4]
a) What is Myopia (short-sightedness)? List two primary causes responsible for this vision defect. [2]
b) How is myopia corrected? Specify the type of lens used and describe the ray diagram representation for
its correction. [2]
Q19. Chemical Properties & Reactions: [4]
a) Define Redox Reactions in terms of gain or loss of oxygen. Give one illustrative chemical equation
indicating oxidation and reduction. [2]
b) What is a Neutralisation Reaction? Write its general chemical equation along with one specific
balanced example. [2]
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IMPORTANT EXAM TIPS & KEY GUIDELINES:
• Chemistry: Ensure all chemical equations are completely balanced with proper physical states where applicable.
• Physics (Optics): Always state the sign convention clearly when using the lens formula 1/f = 1/v − 1/u or mirror formula.
• Biology: Use precise biological terms (e.g., Glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, Villi) and present long answers with structured sub-
headings.
• Diagrams: Always draw ray diagrams and biological structures neatly using a sharp pencil and proper labels.
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