INTSO EDUCATION

SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH OLYMPIAD (STSO) 2015-16

STAGE - 1 TIME : 60 min.
CLASS : VII Max. Marks : 50

Instructions:
= Fill the OMR sheet completely and carefully.
= Each question carries one mark and has only one correct answer. No negative marks
= The question paper contains 50 questions to be answered in 60 minutes.

PHYSICS
1. Ravi is observing his image in a plane mirror. The distance between the mirror and his image is
2m. If he moves 1m towards the mirror, then the distance between Ravi and his image will be
1) 4 m 2) 2 m 3) 1 m 4) 6 m [ ]
2. If a marble is beyond curvature C and is allowed to roll on plane surface towards concave mirror
having focus ‘f ’. Describe change in the image of marble as it rolls from beyond the curvature
towards the mirror. [ ]
1) Image size increases upto C, same as marble at C marble
2) Image size decrease upto C, same as marble at C
3) Image size Increases upto C, no image at C C F
4) Image size decrease upto C, no image at C
3. A student performs an experiment in which he puts two mirrors perpendicular to each other as
shown in the figure. If angle ‘P’ is 30º, then [ ]
1) Q = 60º , R = 60º P

2) Q = 30º , R = 45º
Q
3) Q = 30º , R = 60º
4) Q = 60º , R = 30º R

4. A 1 cm object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex mirror of focal length
7.5cm. Its distance from the mirror if the image formed is 0.6 cm in size is [ ]
1) 10 cm 2) 15 cm 3) 20 cm 4) 5 cm
5. A faulty thermometer reads 5ºC in melting ice and 99ºC in steam. The correct temperature in ºF
when this faculty thermometer reads 52ºC is [ ]
1) 142ºF 2) 130ºF 3) 117ºF 4) 122ºF
6. Statement (A) : Woollen clothes keep the body warm in winter [ ]
Statement (B) : Air is a bad conductor of heat
1) Both A and B are true 2) Both A and B are false
3) A is true, B is false 4) A is false , B is true
7. Two large holes are cut in a metal sheet. If this is heated, distances AB and BC [ ]
1) AB decreases
2) AB increases
3) BC decreases A B C
4) BC remains same
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8. The physical quantity that determines the direction of flow of heat energy from one body to another
body is [ ]
1) mass 2) volume 3) temperature 4) speed
9. The meter reading in Ramu’s house in January is 400 units, February 500 units. The unit cost is
Rs3.00. How much he has to pay towards electricity bill of February ? [ ]
1) 100/- 2) 500/- 3) 300/- 4) 150/-
10. How will the reading in the ammeter A be affected if another identical bulb ‘Q’ is connected in
parallel to P in the given figure. The voltage is maintain at a constant value [ ]
1) The reading will be reduced to one half A
2) The reading will not be affected
P Q
3) The reading will be double the previous value mains

4) The reading will be increases four times

11. Assertion (A) : Insulators do not allow flow of current through them [ ]
Reason (R) : Insulators have no free charge carriers
1) Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
2) Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
3) A is correct , R is incorrect
4) A is incorrect, R is correct
12. Statement (A) : Air expands on Heating [ ]
Statement (B) : Uneven heating on the earth causes wind movements.
1) Both A and B are true 2) Both A and B are false
3) A is true, B is false 4) A is false , B is true
13. The instrument that measures the wind speed is called [ ]
1) speedometer 2) hydrometer 3) manometer 4) anemometer
14. In India more cyclones tend to occur on the [ ]
1) Western side 2) Northern side 3) Eastern side 4) Southern side
15. Between two stations a train accelerates from rest uniformly at first, then moves with constant
velocity, and finally retards uniformly to come to rest. If the ratio of the time taken is 1 : 8 : 1 and
the maximum speed attained be 60 kmph, then what is the average speed over the whole journey ?
1) 48 kmph 2) 52 kmph 3) 54 kmph 4) 56 kmph [ ]
16. A particle moves in a straight line with constant speed of 4m/s for 2 seconds, then with 6m/s for 3
seconds. The average speed of the particle in the given time interval is ___ m/s [ ]
1) 5.2 2) 6.2 3) 5 4) 2
17. Two bodies P and Q start from rest and from the same point with a uniform acceleration of 2m/s2.
If B starts one second latter, then the two bodies are separated, at the end of the next second, by
1) 1m 2) 2m 3) 3m 4) 4m [ ]
CHEMISTRY
18. On a fine day, wind blows with very high speed. Latha’s father asked that speed of the wind can
be measured by using which apparatus. Can you guess what the answer was given by Latha.
1) Thermometer 2) Speedometer 3) Kelideoscope 4) Anemometer[ ]
19. Pick up the odd one out from the following with respect to daily weather report [ ]
1) Temperature 2) Pressure 3) Humidity 4) Rainfall

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20. Place Temperature
Hyderabad 41ºC
Ananthapur 41ºC
Vijayawada 41ºC
In which of the following place, we feel more sweaty [ ]
1) Hyderabad 2) Ananthapur
3) Vijayawada 4) Equal in all the three places
21. All the changes in the weather are driven by [ ]
1) Earth 2) Moon 3) Stars 4) Sun
22. Observe the statistical bar graph carefully [ ]

Temperature
in ºC

0ºC A B C
place
The suitable places for A, B, C respectively are
1) Kerala, Rajasthan, Kashmir 2) Kashmir, Rajasthan, Kerala
3) Rajasthan, Kerala, Kashmir 4) Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan
23. Read the following two statements. [ ]
Statement A : Weather is Day to day condition of atmosphere at a place.
Statement B : Climate is Average weather pattern taken over a long time of place.
Choose the correct one from the following
1) Both A and B are correct 2) Both A and B are wrong
3) A is correct but B is wrong 4) A is wrong but B is correct
24. In which of following cases, we can add reverse arrow wherever a change is physical change
a) Whole chalk piece → Broken chalk piece b) Fresh bread → Rotten bread [ ]
c) Paper → burnt paper d) Ice → water
1) a,b,c,d 2) b,c 3) a,d 4) a,b
Based on the following data answer the questions 25 & 26
Sanjay’s father is a farmer. He performed an experiment as follows.
Beaker half filled with distilled
water + sample of soil
Filter

Residue Filterate
Divide this into
2 parts

Part A Part B
Tested Tested
with blue with red
litmus paper litmus paper

Blue litmus paper No change on red

changes to red litmus paper

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25. Nature of the soil is [ ]
1) Neutral 2) Acidic 3) Basic 4) All of these
26. Sanjay’s father will treat his soil with which of the following substance for better cropping
1) Composted manure 2) Vinegar [ ]
3) Chalk powder 4) No need to add any substance
27. P : I am a substance which can produce H2 gas by reacting with Zn metal [ ]
Q : I am a substance which can be used for testing of CO2 gas and I am converting into milky
white when CO2 gas is passed through mine

P + Q Process X R + H2O
(aq) (aq)
Which of the following are correctly matched
P Q R Process X.
1) HCl NaOH NaCl Neutralisation
2) H2SO4 KOH K2SO 4 Double decomposition
3) Ca(OH)2 HCl CaCl2 Neutralisation
4) HCl Ca(OH)2 CaCl2 Neutralisation
28. Which of the following combination of two substances do not produce brisk effervescence of CO2 gas
1) vinegar + baking soda 2) lemon juice + washing soda [ ]
3) water + surf powder 4) all of these will liberate CO2 gas
29. M2 O + H2 O → X . common name of the product X is caustic soda. Here, in this reaction symbol
of the element ‘M’ is [ ]
1) Na 2) K 3) Mg 4) Ca
30. Breaker A : It consists of 1 litre of HCl solution containing 1 mole of HCl
Breaker B : It consists of 1 litre of NaOH solution having 2 moles of HCl
Breaker C : It consists of solution obtained by mixing of the above two solutions containing in
beaker A and beaker B
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the above solutions [ ]
1) solution present in the beaker A turns methyl orange indicator to Red
2) Solution present in the beaker B turns phenolphthalein indicator to pink
3) Solution present in the beaker C turns turmeric paper to red 4) All are correct
31. Pick up the odd one out from the following pair of substances [ ]
1) Grapes, Tamarind 2) Spinach, Tomato 3) Buttermilk, Curd 4) Apple, Orange
32. Which of the following reactions are responsible for acid rains [ ]
a) CO2 + H 2O → H 2CO3 b) SO2 + H 2O → H2 SO3
c) 4 NO2 + O2 + 2 H2 O → 4 HNO3 d) Cl2O7 + H 2O → 2 HClO4
1) All of these 2) Only a, b and c 3) Only b, c, d 4) c and d only
33. A 2 +B2 → 2AB ⎯⎯⎯ H2O
→ Substance X [ ]
‘X’ can be used as glass cleaner. Choose the correct set regarding A, B and AB
A B AB
1) Element Element Compound
2) Compound Compound Compound
3) Element Compound Compound
4) Compound Element Element

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34. So sugar is a naturally occurring substance from sucrose.
Sugar + water

Sugar solution

No change with No change on the

blue litmas addition of methyl
and red litmus papers orange indicator
So sugar is a [ ]
1) salt 2) Neutral substance 3) Both 1 and 2 4) Cannot be predicted

BIOLOGY
35. Observe the following table [ ]
Starch Glucose
Proteins X
Fats Fatty acids and Glycerol
X represents
1) Vitamins 2) Amino acids 3) Nucleic acids 4) Roughage
36. Copper sulphate and Sodium hydroxide are used to test the presence of [ ]
1) Carbohydrates 2) Proteins 3) Fats 4) Vitamins
37. The protein present in milk is [ ]
1) Collagen 2) Keratin 3) Casein 4) Albumin
38. Anil is taking diet, which is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Though he
is taking a good diet he is suffering from constipation. What do you suggest him to avoid
constipation. [ ]
1) Food with more water 2) Food with more roughages
3) Food with more fats 4) Food without any nutrients
39. Identify the mismatch [ ]
1) Potato : Carbohydrate 2) Chicken : Protein
3) Rice : Protein 4) Egg : Protein
40. The carbohydrate present in the cotton is [ ]
1) Fructose 2) Glucose 3) Chitin 4) Cellulose
41. The wool given by Merino sheep is [ ]
1) 5 - 10 kg / year 2) 8 - 10 kg / year 3) 16 - 18 kg / year 4) 10 - 20 kg / year
42. Observe the picture showing the life cycle of silk Moth [ ]
The process by which stage 5 develops in to 6 is
1) Metamorphosis
2) Replication
3) Reproduction
4) Parthenogenesis

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43. Shearing → Scouring → X → Bleaching → Dyeing → Y → Spinning → Z → Rolling &
Twisting → Woolen fabric [ ]
1) X - Sorting, Y - Weaving, Z - Carding 2) X - Weaving, Y - Sorting , Z - Knitting
3) X - Sorting, Y - Combing, Z - Weaving 4) X - Combing, Y - Sorting, Z - Weaving
44. Read the following statements and identify the incorrect [ ]
1) Woolen threads stretched from top to bottom are called warp threads
2) Woolen threads that go side to side are weft threads
3) Soft mass of wool is fleece
4) Removal of grease, dirt and dust from the wool is called shearing
45. Structure present on the bark of the plant which are useful for exchange of gases are [ ]
1) Hydathodes 2) Pneumatophores 3) Stomata 4) Lenticels
46. Part - I Part - II [ ]
i) Von Helmont a) Release of oxygen by break down of water molecule
ii) Stephen Hales b) Green parts of plants when exposed to light make the air pure
iii) Priestley c) Leaves are the organs of transpiration
iv) Ingenhousz d) Animals making the air impure
e) Growth of plants is due to water in the soil
1) i - c, ii - e, iii - a, iv - b 2) i - e, ii - c, iii - d, iv - b
3) i - e. ii - d, iii - b, iv - a 4) i - e, ii - b, iii - c, iv - d
47. Observe the picture of stomata [ ]

Y in the above diagram represents

1) Guard cells 2) Stomata 3) Epidermal cells 4) Chloroplast
48. Micronutrient required for plant growth is [ ]
1) Potassium 2) Phosphorous 3) Nitrogen 4) Molybdenum
49. The reason for trapping the insects by insectivorous plants is [ ]
1) To meet the nitrogen requirement 2) To perform photosynthesis
3) To get Iron molecule 4) To get all essential carbohydrates and proteins
50. Which of the following represents the function of Fungi in Lichen association [ ]
1) Preparation of food for its partner 2) Protection of its partner from intense sunlight
3) Providing chlorophyll to its partner 4) All the above

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