CBSE

SAMPLE PAPER 2
Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.

2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected to

attempt only one of these questions.

3. Section A consists of 20 objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each.

4. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should be in the

range of 30 to 50 words.

5. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should
be in the range of 50 to 80 words.

6. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answers to these questions should

be in the range of 80 to 120 words.

7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.

Section A
1. When aqueous solutions of potassium iodide and lead nitrate are mixed, an insoluble substance separates out. [1]
The chemical equation for the reaction involved is:

a) 2KI + Pb(NO3)2 → PbI2 + 2KNO3 b) KI + PbNO3 → PbI + KNO3

c) KI + Pb(NO3)2 → PbI + KNO3 d) KI + PbNO3 → PbI2 + KNO3

2. Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime. [1]
CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2 (aq)
This reaction can be classified as :
A. Combination reaction
B. Exothermic reaction
C. Endothermic reaction
D. Oxidation reaction
Which of the following is the correct option?

a) C and D b) A and B

c) A and C d) A, C and D
3. There are four solutions A, B, C, and D with pH values as follows: [1]

Solution A B C D

pH 2.0 7.0 8.0 12.0

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 Which solution(s) would liberate hydrogen gas with zinc?

a) D only b) A and D

c) A only d) B and C
4. When ethanol reacts with sodium two products are formed. These products are: [1]

a) Sodium ethanoate and oxygen b) Sodium ethoxide and oxygen

c) Sodium ethoxide and hydrogen d) Sodium ethanoate and hydrogen

5. Bronze is an alloy of [1]

a) Copper, Tin and Zinc b) Copper and Zinc

c) Aluminium and Tin d) Copper and Tin

6. Copper utensils slowly lose their shiny brown surface and gain a green coat on prolonged exposure to [1]
atmospheric air. This is due to the formation of a coating of

a) Cuprous oxide b) Cupric oxide

c) Copper carbonate d) Copper sulphate

7. Ethanol reacts with sodium and forms two products. These are [1]

a) sodium ethanoate and hydrogen b) sodium ethanoate and oxygen

c) sodium ethoxide and oxygen d) sodium ethoxide and hydrogen

8. Observe the following diagram and identify the process and its significance from the following options: [1]

a) Translocation: helps in transporting b) Excretion: helps in excreting out waste

materials from one cell to another. water from the plant.

c) Evaporation: maintains water contents in d) Transpiration: creates a suction force which

leaf cells. pulls water inside the plant.
9. In a cross between pure tall pea plants (TT) and pure dwarf pea plants (tt) the offsprings of F1 generation were [1]

all tall. When F1 generation was self-crossed, the gene combinations of the offsprings of F2 generation will be:

a) TT : tt b) TT : Tt

c) TT : Tt : tt d) Tt : tt
10. Which of the following is not a part of the female reproductive system in human beings? [1]

a) Fallopian Tubes b) Vas deferens

c) Uterus d) Ovary
11. Haemophilia is more commonly seen in human males than in human females because: [1]

a) This disease is due to an X-linked recessive b) A greater proportion of girls die in infancy
mutation

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 c) This disease is due to an X-linked dominant d) This disease is due to a Y-linked recessive
mutation
12. Select from the following the correct statement about tropic movement in plants: [1]

a) It is a growth related movement. b) It does not depend upon the direction of

stimulus received.

c) It is due to stimulus of touch and d) It is observed only in roots and not in stems.
temperature.
13. The resultant magnetic field at point P situated midway between two parallel wires (placed horizontally each [1]
carrying a steady current I is

a) in the same direction as the current in the b) zero

wires.

c) in the vertically upward direction. d) in the vertically downward direction.

14. An electric iron of 1500 W, 200 V and a flash light of 500 W, 200 V are used in homes. The rating of fuse to be [1]
used should be

a) 15 A b) 10 A

c) 20 A d) 5 A
15. Which of the following belong only to the second trophic level? [1]
A. Protozoa
B. Small fish
C. Grasshopper
D. Snake

a) A, B and C b) A and C

c) All of these d) B and C

16. In an ecosystem, the 10% of energy available for transfer from one trophic level to the next trophic level is in the [1]
form of:

a) Mechanical energy. b) Light energy

c) Chemical energy d) Heat energy

17. Assertion (A): A chemical reaction becomes faster at higher temperatures. [1]
Reason (R): At higher temperatures, molecular motion becomes more rapid.

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

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

18. Assertion (A): Urethra in human males acts as a urinogenital canal. [1]
Reason (R): Urethra carries only urine while sperms are carried by vasa deferentia only.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the

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 explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

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

19. Assertion (A): The deflection of a compass needle placed near a current carrying wire decreases when the [1]
magnitude of an electric current in the wire is increased.
Reason (R): Strength of the magnetic field at a point due to a current carrying conductor increases on increasing
the current in the conductor.

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

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

20. Assertion (A): First trophic level in a food chain is always a green plant. [1]
Reason (R): Green plants are called producers.

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

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

Section B
21. Write chemical equations for the following reactions, giving the conditions for the reaction in each case: [2]
a. Reaction of ethanol with ethanoic acid
b. Reaction of an ester with a base (NaOH)
c. Formation of ethene from ethanol
22. Name the parts A, B and C of the diagram given below. Write a function of the part B. [2]

23. a. Name the glands present in the walls of the stomach and write the secretions which are released by them. [2]
b. Although the liver does not contain any enzyme yet it plays an important role in digestion. Comment.
OR
i. Which organisms have a three-chambered heart? Why do they have three-chambered hearts?
ii. List two functions of lymph.
24. Where should an object be placed in front of a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm so as to obtain a two times [2]
magnified virtual image of the object?
25. What is ozone? How is it formed at the higher level of the atmosphere? What is likely to happen if the ozone [2]
layer is continuously damaged, which is in fact happening at the moment? List any two consequences of it.
OR
Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. We generate a lot of non-biodegradable wastes
in our daily life. Write any two harmful effects caused by these wastes if not disposed off properly.
26. Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of a rainbow in the sky. On this diagram mark A - where dispersion [2]
of light occurs, B where internal reflection of light occurs and C - where refraction of light occurs. List two

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 necessary conditions to observe a rainbow.
Section C
27. The atomic number of an element is 20. Write its electronic configuration. State whether this element is a metal [3]
or a non-metal. What is its valency? Write the name and formula of the compound which this element forms
with chlorine.
28. 'M' is an element which may be one out of Cu, Fe, Al, Na. It shows the following properties: [3]
(i) One of its ore is rich in M 2 O3 .
(ii) M 2 O3 is not affected by water.
(iii) It corrodes easily.
(iv) It form to chlorides M C l and M C l . Identify 'M'.
2 3

OR
A lady bought a new iron container and kept blue vitriol solution into it. On the next day, she found that the blue
colour of the solution fades. She went to the shopkeeper and complained.
But the shopkeeper argued that the container is of good quality and he refused to return her money. An aware person
Ankit came there and asked the matter. He told the lady that the container is of good quality and you have kept the
wrong substance in it, so fault is all yours.
On the basis of given passage, answer the following questions.
i. What qualities are exhibited by Ankit?
ii. Why the container becomes porous when blue vitriol solution is kept into it?
29. The diagram given below is the experiment set-up of show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration. In [3]
this set-up what does test tube marked (A) contain? What are its role in the experiment

30. A child questioned his teacher that why do organisms resemble their parents more as compared to grandparents. [3]
In which way will the teacher explain to the child?
31. How can you distinguish between plane mirror, convex mirror and concave mirror by merely looking at the [3]
image formed in each case?
32. List three advantages of connecting electrical appliances in parallel with the mains instead of connecting them in [3]
series.
33. a. State Joule's law of heating. Express it mathematically when an appliance of resistance R is connected to a [3]
source of voltage V and the current I flows through the appliance for a time t.
b. A 5Ω resistor is connected across a battery of 6 volts. Calculate the energy that dissipates as heat in 10s.
Section D
34. A saturated organic compound A belongs to the homologous series of alcohols. [5]
On heating A with concentrated sulphuric acid at 443 K, it forms an unsaturated compound B with molecular
mass 28 u.
The compound B on addition of one mole of hydrogen in the presence of Nickel, changes to a saturated
hydrocarbon C.
i. Identify A, B and C.
ii. Write the chemical equations showing the conversion of A into B.
iii. What happens when compound C undergoes combustion?

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 iv. State one industrial application of hydrogenation reaction.
v. Name the products formed when compound A reacts with sodium.
OR
i. Define the term functional group. Identify the functional groups present in the following carbon compounds:
H H H H
O OH

| || | | | |

H− C − C − C − H H− C − C − C = O
| | | |

H H H H

(I) (II)

ii. What happens when ethanol reacts with acidified potassium dichromate solution? Write chemical equation for the
reaction. Why is this reaction considered an oxidation reaction?
iii. Write chemical equation for the reaction of ethanoic acid with sodium hydroxide.

35. i. Study the diagram given below and name the parts marked as A, B and C. What happens when B reaches C [5]
in the ovary? Mention its significance.

ii. Write the post fertilisation changes that occur in a flower.

OR
i. Define a reflex arc. Why have reflex arcs evolved in animals? Trace the sequence of events which occur, when
you suddenly touch a hot object.
ii. Name the part of nervous system which helps in communication between the central nervous system and other
parts of the body. What are the two components of this system?

36. i. State laws of reflection of light. [5]

ii. An object of height 5·0 cm is placed at 15 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm. At what
distance from the mirror should a screen be placed, so that a focussed image is obtained on it? Find the
height of the image.
OR
a. With the help of diagram explain Isaac Newton’s experiment that led to the idea that the sunlight is made up of
seven colours.
b. What is atmospheric refraction? List two natural phenomena based on atmospheric refraction.
Section E
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The teacher while conducting practicals in the laboratory divided the students into three groups and gave them
various solutions to find out their pH and classify them into acidic, basic and neutral solutions.
Group A - Lemon juice, vinegar, colourless aerated drink
Group B - Tomato juice, coffee, ginger juice
Group C - Sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, lime water

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 i. For the solutions provided, which group is/are likely to have pH value (i) less than 7, and (ii) greater than 7?
(1)
ii. List two ways of determining pH of a solution. (1)
iii. Explain, why the sour substances such as lemon juice are effective in cleaning the tarnished copper vessels.
(2)
OR
pH has great importance in our daily life. Justify this statement by giving two examples. (2)
38. Following questions are based on the two tables given below. Study these tables related to blood sugar levels: [4]
Table A (Blood glucose chart)

Mean Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL)

Doctor's advice needed 380

350

315

280

250

215

Good 180

150

Excellent 115

80

50

Table B (Blood Report of Patient X and Y)

Time of check Blood Glucose ranges (mg/dL)

Patient X Patient Y

Before breakfast (Fasting) <100 70-130

Before lunch, supper and snack <110 70-130

Two hours after meals <140 <180

Bedtime <120 90-15

i. Refer to Table B showing the blood report of the levels of glucose of patients X and Y. Infer the disease
which can be diagnosed from the given data. (1)
ii. Identify the hormone whose level in the blood is responsible for the above disease. (1)
iii. High/low sugar and a low/high-fat diet What would you recommend to the affected patient? (2)
OR
Refer to Table A and suggest the value of the mean blood glucose level beyond which doctor’s advice is
necessary. (2)
39. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]

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Andre Marie Ampere suggested that a magnet must exert an equal and opposite force on a current-carrying
conductor, which was experimentally found to be true. But we know that current is due to charges in motion.
Thus, it is clear that a charge moving in a magnetic field experience a force, except when it is moving in a
direction parallel to it. If the direction of motion is perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field, the
magnitude of force experienced depends on the charge, velocity (v), strength of magnetic field (B), and sine of
the angle between v and B. Direction of magnetic force is given by Fleming’s left-hand rule.

i. If an electron is travelling horizontally towards east. A magnetic field in vertically downward direction exerts
a force on the electron along which direction? (1)
ii. A charged particle is moving with velocity v in a magnetic field of induction B. The force on the particle will
be maximum when (1)
iii. A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper pointing from left to right as shown in figure. In the
field, an electron and a proton move as shown. Where do the electron and the proton experience the force?
(2)

OR
An electron beam enters a magnetic field at right angles to it as shown in the figure. What would be the
direction of force acting on the electron beam? (2)

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