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PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2023-2024)
Grade X
Set-1

Date: 8.01.2024 Max. Marks: 80

Subject: Science (086) Time: 3 Hours

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. 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.
v. 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.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer
to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-
parts.
Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions
1- 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.

Q. Nos. Questions Marks

1 1

Identify the correct option from the given table which represent the type of reactions
occurring in step 1 and step 2.

Step 1 Step 2

a) Exothermic Endothermic
b) Exothermic Exothermic

c) Endothermic Exothermic

d) Endothermic Endothermic

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2 On heating green solid ‘A’, two gases ‘C’ and ‘D’ having suffocating odour along 1
with a reddish-brown residue ‘B’ are obtained. These gases are major air pollutants.
When the vapours of these gases are collected and dissolved in water, the solution
turns blue litmus to red. A, B, C and D respectively are
a) Pb(NO3)2, PbO, NO2, N2O
b) Fe(OH)2, FeO, H2O, H2O2
c) FeSO4.7H2O, Fe2O3, SO2, SO3
d) PbSO4, Pb2O3, SO2, SO3
3 If 10 mL of H2SO4 is mixed with 10mL of Mg(OH)2 of the same concentration, the 1
resultant solution will give which of the following colour with universal indicator?
a) Red b) Green
c)Yellow d) Blue

4 Given picture shows the reactions of metals A, B, C, D and E with acid. Based on the 1
observations in the given picture, arrange the metals in increasing order of reactivity.

A B C D E
a) A, B, C, D, E
b) A, E, D, B, C
c) D, A, E, B, C
d) E, C, D, B, A

5 An element ‘X’ loses 3 electrons and another element ‘Y’ gains 1 electron. The 1
chemical formula of the compound formed by the combination of X and Y and the
type of compound is
a) X3Y, Ionic
b) XY3, Covalent
c) X3Y, Covalent
d) XY3, Ionic

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6 The metal which is not refined by electrolytic method is 1

a) Na b) Al
c) Zn d) Cu

7 Which of the following does not contain any covalent bond? 1

a) HCl b) CaO
c) O2 d) CH4

8 Which of the following are examples of respiration? 1

1. Humans use oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

2. Plants use carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
3. Burning dry leaves uses oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Only 1 and 2

d) All 1,2 and 3

9 Baburam suffers from a condition due to which his average blood sugar level is 1
210mg/dL. The average blood sugar in a healthy adult is <140mg/dL. Which of the
following could result in Baburam’s condition?
a) Excess production of insulin

b) Insufficient production of insulin

c) Excess intake of protein rich food

d) Insufficient intake of iodine

10 The diagram below represents a certain contraceptive procedure in human females. 1

This could result in which of the following?

a) Menstrual cycle stops.

b) Ovulation will not occur.

c) Fertilisation cannot take place.

d) Hormonal imbalance is created

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11 Which statement explains why the shoot of a plant bends when exposed to light from 1
one side?

a) Diffusion of auxin into cells that are in shade causes cell division of those cells.

b) Diffusion of auxin out of the cells that are in shade causes cell division of those
cells.

c) Diffusion of auxin into cells that are in shade causes elongation of those cells.

d) Diffusion of auxin out of the cells that are in shade causes elongation of those
cells.
12 The following setup was exposed to sunlight for 3 days after which the black strip 1
was removed and the leaf was tested for the presence of starch. The covered part of
the leaf tested negative. What was the experiment trying to test?

a) Sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis.

b) Carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis.

c) Oxygen is released during photosynthesis.

d) Chlorophyll is required for photosynthesis.

13 The image of a candle flame formed by a lens is obtained on a screen placed on the 1
other side of the lens. According to new cartesian sign convention, if the image is
three times the size of the flame, then the lens is
a) Concave and magnification is +3
b) Concave and magnification is -3
c) Convex and magnification is -3
d) Convex and magnification is +3
14 The sky on the moon appears dark to an astronaut because 1

a) There is no light on the moon

b) There is no atmosphere on the surface of the moon
c) Moon is a non-luminous object
d) The surface of the moon absorbs all the sunlight
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15 What is the ratio of the amount of energy absorbed by the primary consumer to the 1

amount of energy absorbed by the secondary consumer in the following food chain?

a) 1:2 b) 2:1

c)1:10 d) 10:1
16 Which statement shows the interaction of an abiotic component with a biotic 1

component in an ecosystem?

a) A grasshopper feeding on a leaf.

b) Rainwater running down a lake.

c) An earthworm making a burrow in the soil.

d) Mice fighting among themselves for food.

Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

17 Assertion: Reaction between barium chloride and sodium sulphate takes place in solid 1
state.
Reason: Precipitation reactions are possible only when ions become free.
18 Assertion: Offsprings produced by sexual reproduction show variation. 1

Reason: Each offspring produced by sexual reproduction inherits all the genes from
single parent.
19 Assertion: A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The deflection of 1
the compass needle decreases when the compass needle is moved away from the wire.
Reason: Strength of magnetic field decreases as one moves away from a current
carrying wire.
20 Assertion: Flow of energy in an ecosystem is unidirectional. 1

Reason: Energy captured by autotrophs does not revert back to the solar input but is
passed onto the primary consumers.

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 Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 State one example each characterized by the following observations with a balanced 2
chemical equation:
i) Evolution of gas
ii) Formation of precipitate.
22 Some insects produce both asexually and sexually. Given below is a parent insect 2
with her offsprings named A to G.

i) Identify two offsprings that were produced asexually. State the term that is
defined as the observable feature of an organism.
ii) Insect D was a result of sexual reproduction.
Use information from the diagram to support this statement.
23 Human beings exhibit double circulation. Trace the flow of blood through the 2
different chambers of the heart during the two types of circulation.
OR
Blood is filtered by our kidneys. Trace the flow of blood in and out of the nephron.
24 The image shown below shows the refraction of light in three transparent rectangular 2
blocks X, Y and Z, made of different materials when they are placed in air. The angle
of incidence is different in each case but angle of refraction is same in all the three
blocks.

Compare the speed of light in the three blocks. Justify your answer.

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25 The figure shows two magnets X and Y kept near each other. Their poles are not 2
marked, but magnetic field lines are shown in the figure.

If magnet X is moved towards magnet Y as indicated by the arrow, will the two
magnets attract or repel each other? Justify.
OR
State the factors on which heat produced in a current carrying conductor depends.
Give one practical application of this effect.

26 Study the food web given below 2

i) Identify and write the food chain from the web shown, in which the eagle will
receive the highest percentage of energy from the producers.

ii) Which organism will be most affected in the above web when a non-
biodegradable pesticide is introduced in the soil? What is the phenomenon
called?
Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 A compound of metal ‘X’, on treating with dilute hydrochloric acid releases a gas 3
which turns lime water milky. Metal ‘X’ is used in galvanization of iron articles.
i) Identify the compound of metal X.
ii) Explain the extraction of metal X from its compound with suitable chemical
equations.
28 A compound ‘X’ is an important ingredient of baking powder and is mildly basic in 3
nature.

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 i) Mention the chemical name and chemical formula of Compound X.
ii) Explain the preparation of X with the help of a balanced chemical equation.
iii) Suggest one application of X other than baking with chemical equation.
OR
Electrolysis of a saturated solution of an ionic compound X, give two gases Y and Z.
Gas Y is used in conversion of vegetable oils to saturated fats and gas Z is used in
preparation of bleaching powder.
i) Identify Y and Z.
ii) Write the chemical equation for electrolysis of X.
iii) Write the chemical equation for the preparation of bleaching powder using gas
Z.
29 The diagram shows a reflex arc with parts labeled P, Q and R 3

i) What are the functions of P, Q and R?

ii) There is a small gap between R and P. Name this gap and describe the events at
this point.
30 Consider a pea plant that is recessive for plant height. Its genotype is tt and phenotype 3
is dwarf.
i) Assuming that the gene for plant height obeys Mendel’s law of inheritance,
indicate the genotype and phenotype of ALL the possible parent pairs that could
have dwarf offsprings.
ii) Using any of the parent pairs mentioned by you in ‘i’, perform a cross to show the
genotype of the offspring that might arise in the next generation.
31 Define 1 Dioptre of power of a lens. 3

Two thin lenses of focal length +10cm and -5cm are kept in contact. What is the focal
length and power of the combination?
32 i) Consider a conductor of resistance ‘R’, length ‘L’, thickness ‘d’ and resistivity ‘ρ’. 3
Now this conductor is cut into four equal parts. What will be the new resistivity of
each of these parts? Why?

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 ii) Find the resistance if all of these parts are connected in: (a) Parallel (b) Series.

33 Asha had to replace the electrical plug of her iron box. She bought a three-pin plug as 3
shown below. When she removed the old plug, she saw that there were three wires
coloured red, black and green.

i) To which pin on the plug should she connect the green wire?
ii) To which part of the iron box is the green wire connected?
iii) State the function of the green wire.

Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions
34 i) An organic compound A of molecular formula C2H4 on reduction gives another 5
compound B of molecular formula C2H6. B on reaction with chlorine in presence of
sunlight gives C.
(a) Give IUPAC names of A, B and C

(b) Write chemical equation for conversion of B to C and name the type of
reaction.
ii) Draw the structures of benzene and cyclohexane and mention one difference
between them.
OR
i) A compound ‘C’ with molecular formula C2H4O2 reacts with sodium bi
carbonate and evolves a colourless, odourless gas which turns moist blue litmus
paper red. Compound ‘C’ on treatment with alcohol ‘A’ in presence of an acid
forms a sweet-smelling compound ‘S’ with molecular formula C3H6O2.
(a) Identify C, A and S.

(b) Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction of C with sodium metal.

(c) Write chemical equation for reaction of C with alcohol A.

ii) Draw the structures of all the isomers with the molecular formula C4H10 and
write their IUPAC names.

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35 The figure given below represents the early stages in the development of a female 5
embryo.

i) Name processes R and T.

ii) Describe the genetic makeup
(including sex chromosome) of
P and Q.
iii) Explain the changes in the
uterus both prior and post
implantation till childbirth.

OR
Adrenaline is secreted to prepare our body for extreme sports like bungee jumping.
i) Draw a diagram to indicate the position of the gland that secretes adrenaline.
ii) How is the above gland different from the liver?
iii) Explain the changes that adrenaline brings about in your body.
36 i) A security mirror used in a big showroom has radius of curvature 5m. If a 5

customer is standing at 20m from the cash counter, find the position of the image
formed in the security mirror.

ii) Neha visited a dentist in his clinic. She observed that the dentist was holding a
instrument fitted with a mirror. State the nature of this mirror and draw the ray
diagram for image formation in this case.

OR

Rishi went to a palmist to show his palm. The palmist used a special lens for this
purpose.

i) State the nature of lens and reason for its use.

ii) Draw a ray diagram to show image formation in the case of Rishi.

iii) If the focal length of this lens is 10cm and the lens is held at a distance of 5cm
from the palm, find the position of the image.

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 SECTION - E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37 In organic chemistry, a homologous series is a sequence of compounds with the 4

same functional group and similar chemical properties in which the members of the
series differ by molecular formula of CH₂ and molecular mass of 14u.
Given below are homologous series of some compounds:
I II III
CH4 X CH3OH
C2H6 C3H4 Y
C3H8 C4H6 C3H7OH
C4H10 C5H8 C4H9OH
i) Identify X and Y.
ii) Write IUPAC names of C4H6 and C3H7OH.
iii) Mention the general name and general formula of series I and II.
OR
iii) Arrange the compounds of III series in increasing order of their boiling points
and give reason for the same.
38 Fluffy and Puffy are two guinea pigs. Fluffy has white fur while her parents and 4
brother have black fur. Fluffy’s partner Puffy has black fur. Puffy’s mother has
white fur while his father has black fur.
i) On the basis of the above information, is white fur a dominant or recessive
trait? Justify your answer.
ii) What is the possible genetic makeup of Fluffy’s brothers fur colour?
iii) What is the probability that the offspring of Fluffy and Puffy will have white
fur? Also show the inheritance of fur colour in the offspring with the help of a
suitable cross.
OR
iii) 50% of the offsprings of Fluffy’s brother have white fur. With the help of a
cross show how this is possible.

39 Rahul constructed a circuit that operates four lamps A, B, C and D connected with 4
a battery of 30V in the school exhibition. Based on the demonstrated circuit, answer
the following questions.

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i) What kind of combination are the lamps arranged in (series or parallel)?

ii) Explain with reference to your above answer, what are the advantages (any two)

of this combination of lamps.

iii) Explain with proper calculations which lamp glows the brightest.
OR
iii) Calculate the total energy consumed in the above circuit in 60s.

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 BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2023-2024)
Marking Scheme (2023-24)
Class-X
Science (Subject Code – 086)
Set-1
Q. No. Answer Marks
Section–A
1 c) Endothermic. Exothermic 1
2 c) FeSO4.7H2O, Fe2O3, SO2, SO3 1
3 b) Green 1
4 b) A, E, D, B, C 1
5 d) XY3, Ionic 1
6 a) Na 1
7 b) CaO 1
8 a) Only 1 1
9 b) Insufficient production of insulin 1
10 c) Fertilisation cannot take place 1
11 c) Diffusion of auxin into cells that are in shade causes elongation of those cells 1
12 a) Sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis 1
13 c) Convex and magnification is -3 1
14 b) There is no atmosphere on the surface of the moon 1
15 d)10:1 1
16 c)An earthworm making a burrow in the soil 1
17 d) Assertion is false but Reason is true 1
18 c) A is true but R is false. 1
19 a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 1
20 a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 1
Section–B
21 i) Zn + HCl à ZnCl2 + H2/ CaCO3 + HCl à CaCl2 + H2O +CO2 (any one reaction). [1] 2
ii) BaCl2 + Na2SO4 à BaSO4 + 2NaCl (any one reaction) [1]

22 i) B and E [0.5+0.5] 2
Phenotype [0.5]
ii) D has different characters from the parent /like dark eyes/knobs on the
antennae/knobs on abdomen [0.5]

23 First circulation- Oxygenated blood from lungs come to left atrium,to left ventricle to 2
pass to the body [1]
Second circulation- Deoxygenated blood from body comes to right atrium,to right
ventricle to pass for oxygenation to the lungs [1]
OR
Blood flows into the nephron through a branch of the renal artery [0.5]
Breaks into a bunch of capillaries called glomerulus [0.5]
Capillaries surround the renal tubule for fitration/reabsorbtion [0.5]
Capillaries join back to form a branch of the renal vein which carries the blood out of
the nephron [0.5]
24 From Snells law of refraction, Sini/Sin r= n [0.5] 2
Since angle of incidence is minimum in block X, the refractive index of material of
block X is also minimum.
1
 Refractive index of a material is given by n=c/v [0.5]
The refractive index of material of block X is minimum, speed of light is maximum in
medium X.
Speed in X> speed in Y> speed in Z [1]

25 They will repel each other [1] 2

The right end of magnet X and left end of magnet Y are both north poles as field lines
start from north pole and ends at south pole outside the magnet. [1]
OR
Heat produced depends on [1.5]
i)Square of current flowing through the conductor
ii)Resistance of the conductor
iii)Time for which current is flowing through the conductor
Practical application of heating effect: Electrical heater or Fuse (Any one) [0.5]

26 a) Grass---->Mouse----à Eagle (no marks for incomplete chain) [1] 2

b) The eagle will be most affected. [0.5]
Biomagnification [0.5]
Section–C
27 i) ZnCO3 [0.5] 3
ii) Calcination: [0.5]
Heating ore in limited supply or absence of air.
ZnCO3 à ZnO + CO2. [1]
Reduction or displacement. [1]
ZnO + C à Zn + CO
OR
ZnO + Al à Zn + Al2O3

28 i) Sodium Bicarbonate, NaHCO3. [0.5+0.5] 3

ii) NaCl + H2O + CO2 + NH3 à NaHCO3 + NH4Cl. [1]
iii) As antacid. NaHCO3 + HCl à Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2
In fire extinguisher: 2NaHCO3 + H2SO4 à Na2SO4 + H2O +2CO2. (any one) [1]

OR
i) Y- H2, Z- Cl2 [0.5+0.5]
electricity
ii) NaCl + H2O -------------à NaOH + Cl2 + H2 [1]
iii) iii) Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 à CaOCl2 + H2O. [1]
29 i) P- Passes impulse from sensory to motor neuron, Q- Carries impulse from CNS 3
towards effector organ,R- Carries impulse from receptor towards CNS
[0.5+0.5+0.5]
ii) Synapse [0.5]
Neurotransmitters are released and electrical signal are changed to chemical
impulse and back to electrical impulse at the dendritic tip of the next neuron [1]

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30 i) Tt (tall ) x Tt (tall) [0.5] 3
Tt (tall) x tt (dwarf) [0.5]
tt(dwarf) x tt (dwarf) [0.5]
(If phenotypes are not mentioned overall 0.5 may be reduced)
ii) Parent genotypes (Any of the above parental combination) [0.5]
Gamete formation [0.5]
F1 offsprings [0.5]

31 The power of a lens is 1D when focal length is 1m [0.5] 3

P1=100/10 = +10D, P2= - 100/5 = - 20D [0.5+0.5]
P=10+(-20) = -10D [0.5]
f=1/P= -1/10=0.1m= -10cm [1]

32 i)Resistivity will not change as it depends on the nature of the material of the conductor. 3
[1]
ii)The length of each part becomes L/4. ρ, A constant.
R=ρL/A. Resistance of each part = Rpart= (ρL/4)/A = R/4 [0.5]
(a) In parallel Reqv = R/4x4= R/16 Ω [1]
(b) In series the Reqv= R/4+ R/4 +R/4+R/4=R Ω [0.5]

33 i) Pin P [1] 3
ii) to the metallic body of the iron box [1]
iii) It prevents severe shocks by providing a low resistance path for any leakage current
to the metallic body of the iron box [1]
Section–D

34 i) (a) A- Ethene ; B- Ethane; C- chloroethane. [1.5] 5

sunlight
(b) C2H6 + Cl2 ---------à C2H5Cl + HCl. [1]
Substitution reaction. [0.5]
(c)

[0.5+0.5 ]
Benzene is unsaturated, cyclohexane is saturated. [0.5+0.5]
OR
i)(a) C- CH3COOH; Ethanoic acid
A – CH3OH; Methanol
S – CH3COOCH3; Methyl ethanoate [1.5]
(if any one , name or formula is mentioned.)
(b) CH3COOH + Na à CH3COONa + H2. [0.5]

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 Conc. H2SO4
(c ) CH3COOH + CH3OH -------à CH3COOCH3 + H2O. [1]

ii)

or 2-Methyl Propane
Structure [0.5 +0.5]
Name [0.5 + 0.5]

35 i) R- fertilization, T-mitotic division [0.5+0.5] 5

ii) P- egg cell, haploid with ‘x’ as sex chromosome/22+X
Q- sperm cell, haploid with ‘x’ as sex chromosome/22+X [1]
iii) Before implantation- Uterus lining thickens and is supplied with blood vessels
[0.5]
After implantation- Disc like placenta develops,contains villi on the embryos side
and blood spaces that surround the villi. Important for exchange of nutrition,gases
and waste between mother and foetus.
Development takes approximately nine months. [2]
Child is born due to rhythmic contractions of the uterus. [0.5]
OR
i)

Drawing and labelling (above or any other suitable diagram) [1]

ii) Liver is an exocrine gland, pours secretion through a duct. [1]
Adrenal is an endocrine gland, pours secretion directly into blood. [1]
iii) Faster heart beat resulting in more oxygen supply to the muscles/blood flow.
to the digestive system and skin reduced due to constriction of arterioles which diverts
blood to the skeletal muscles/increased breathing due to contractions of diaphragm and
rib muscles. [2]

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36 i)Convex mirror (Identification) [0.5] 5
R=5m, f=+2.5m, u= - 20m
1/v+1/u=1/f
1/v=1/f - 1/u
1/v=1/2.5+1/20
1/v=10/25+1/20
1/v=(40+5)/100
v=100/45 = +2.2m [0.5 x 4=2]

ii)Concave mirror (Identification) [0.5]

[0.5 x 4=2]
(two rays, arrows, object placed between pole and the focus)

OR

i)Convex lens. It forms a virtual and magnified image [0.5+0.5]

ii)

[0.5 x 4=2]
(two rays, arrows, object placed between optical centre and the focus)
ii)f=+10cm, u= - 5cm
1/v -1/u=1/f
1/v=1/f + 1/u
1/v=1/10+1/ (-5)
1/v=1+(-2)/10
v= -10cm
(0.5 x 4=2)

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 Section–E
37 i) X-C2H2; Y- C2H5OH. [1] 4
ii) Butyne and Propanol. [1]
iii) I – Alkane Cn H2n+2. [2]

II – Alkyne. Cn H2n-2
.

OR
iii) CH3OH< C2H5OH < C3H7OH< C4H9OH. [1+1]
Boiling point increases with molecular
mass.
38 i)White fur is a recessive trait as it will express only in a homozygous condition 4
[0.5+0.5]
ii)BB, Bb [0.5+0.5]
iii)Fluffy bb x Puffy Bb [2]

50 percent will have white fur

OR

iii)Bb (Fluffys brother) x bb (brothers partner)

50 percent of offsprings thus have white fur [2]

39 i) The lamps are in parallel. [1] 4

ii) Advantages: If one lamp is faulty, it will not affect the working of the other lamps.
They will also be using the full potential of the battery as they are connected in
parallel(Any 2)
[1]
iii) The lamp with the highest power will glow the brightest. P=VI [1]
In this case, all the bulbs have the same voltage. But lamp A has the highest current.
Hence, for Lamp A, Power=5 x 30 Watt = 150 W. (the maximum). [1]
OR
iii) Total current=5+3+4+3=15A, V=30V [1]
Energy=VIt=15x30x60=27000J [1]

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 BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2023-2024)
Marking Scheme (2023-24)
Class-X
Science (Subject Code – 086)
Set-2
Q. No. Answer Marks
Section–A
1 c) Pb(NO3)2, NO2, PbO 1
2 b) B 1
3 c) A has pH greater than 7 and B has pH less than 7 1
4 d) (ii) and (iv) 1
5 b) Insoluble in water 1
6 b) (i) and (iv) 1
7 a) Copper hydroxide and Copper carbonate 1
8 b) 1
9 c) It’s a chemical messenger from a gland 1
10 c) A and B 1
11 c) 2 and 3 only 1
12 b) Water moves through xylem in the plant 1
13 c)Convex lens 1
14 b)Towards the base in both cases 1
15 b)Unidirectional and cyclic 1
16 d) Solar energy 1
17 c) A is true but R is false 1
18 a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 1
19 a)Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 1
20 d)Assertion is false but Reason is true 1
Section–B
21 i) M- Ag , Gas is Cl2. [0.5 +0.5] 2

ii) 2AgCl à 2Ag + Cl2 ; Photolytic decomposition. [0.5 + 0.5]

22 i) Zygote, mitotic division [0.5+0.5] 2

ii) Placenta-Disc like tissue, contains villi on the embryos side and blood spaces on the
mothers’ side. [1]

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23 Bile salts help to break large fat globules to small fat globules/emulsifies fats to 2
increase efficiency of enzyme action [1]
Lipase in pancreatic juice convert fat to fatty acids and glycerol [1]

OR
i) Renal artery carries blood towards the kidneys, renal vein carries blood away from
the kidneys towards the body [1]
ii) Renal artery carries blood with nitrogenous waste and oxygen, renal vein carries
blood without nitrogenous waste and oxygen [1]

24 i) Refractive Index of a medium (n) = Velocity of light in vacuum(c) / Velocity of light 2

in the medium(v) [0.5]

n= c ÷ c/2
n=2 [0.5]
ii) The refracted ray bends towards normal. n1 > n2 [0.5+0.5]

25 i) The magnetic field lines produced is into the plane of the paper at R and out of plane 2
of paper at S. [0.5+0.5]
ii) Maxwells Right hand thumb rule. The thumb is aligned in the direction of the
current and the direction in which the fingers are wrapped around the wire will give
the direction of the magnetic field. [1]
OR
i) Alloys have higher resistivity than constituent metals [0.5]
They do not oxidise readily at high temperatures [0.5]
ii) Parallel connection [0.5]
If one device stops working, it will not affect the working of the other devices. They
will also be using the full potential of the battery as they are connected in parallel
(Any one) [0.5]
26 i) Spinachàcaterpillaràblackbird à Eagle (no marks for incomplete chain) [1] 2
ii) Less food for black birds, black birds die
Thus less food for eagles, eagles die [0.5]
Biomagnification in consumers [0.5]

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 Section–C
27 i) Anode- impure silver; Cathode- pure silver; electrolyte -aqueous solution of AgNO3 3
[1.5]
ii)

[1.5]
28 i) Na2CO3. 10H2O ; washing soda 3
[0.5+0.5]
ii) NaHCO3 (heat)à Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2 [1]
Na2CO3 + 10H2Oà Na2CO3. 10H2O. [0.5]
iii) Basic. [0.5]
OR
i) Plaster of paris or calcium sulphate hemihydrate; CaSO4.1/2H2O [0.5+0.5]
ii) Heating gypsum at 373K
CaSO4.2H2O à CaSO4.1/2H2O + 3/2H2O. [1]
iii) Converts into gypsum by absorbing water from atmosphere. [1]

29 i) Trends 3

There is an initial rise in glucose at the start of the test [0.5]

The glucose level falls earlier for the healthy person (after 50 mins) but much later
(after 100mins) for the diabetic patient [0.5]
Explanation
Increase in glucose leads to increased release of insulin from the pancreas of a healthy
person which brings down the blood glucose level [0.5]
In a diabetic the pancreas releases insufficient hence the blood glucose levels are high
for a long time [0.5]
ii) It is regulated by feedback mechanism [0.5]
When the blood glucose level rise, its detected by cells of the pancreas which respond
by producing more insulin. As blood sugar falls, insulin secretion is reduced. [0.5]

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30 i) Axial round [0.5] 3

ii) Axial round, axial wrinkled, terminal round, terminal wrinkled [1]
iii) 9:3:3:1 [0.5]
Law of independent assortment: When there are two pairs of contrasting characters, the
distribution of factors of each pair in the gametes is independent of the distribution of
other pair of characters.(or any other similar explanation) [1]
(Punnet square is not necessary)
31 The ability of a lens to diverge or converge the ray of light after refraction [0.5] 3

Here f2=10cm, P2=100/f2=100/10=+10D [1]

P=5D(given)
P1+P2=P [0.5]
P1+10=5, P1=5-10= -5D [0.5]
f1=100/P1= 100/-5= -20cm [0.5]
32 i) R=1+2=3Ω 3
I=V/R=9/3=3A [0.5]
P=I2R=3x3x2=18W [1]
ii) P=V2/R=6x6/2=18W [1]
Power is the same [0.5]
33 i) The red and the black wire [1] 3

ii) There is a drastic increase in the current [1]

Reason: The resistance in the circuit decreases. [1]

Section–D

34 i) C- CH3COOH; Ethanoic acid 5

A – C2H5OH; Ethanol
S – CH3COOC2H5; Ethyl ethanoate.
(if any one, name or formula is mentioned) [1.5]
ii) CH3COOH + Na à CH3COONa + H2. [1]

Conc. H2SO4
iii) CH3COOH + C2H5OH -------à CH3COOC2H5 + H2O. [1]
iv) CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH à CH3COONa + C2H5OH; Saponification [1.5]
OR

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 i) A - C2H5OH; Ethanol. B- CH3COOH; Ethanoic acid [1.5]
C- C2H4; Ethene
alk KMnO4
ii) C2H5OH +[O] -------------à CH3COOH [1]
Conc H2SO4
iii) C2H5OH ------------à C2H4 + H2O [1]
.
Ni/Pd
iv) C2H4 + H2 --------à C2H6 [1.5]
Hydrogenation of vegetable oils.

35 i) X-Testes [0.5] 5

Location- outside the abdominal cavity as sperm production requires a lower

temperature than the body [0.5]
Sperms are haploid/motile/has a head and tail (any 2) [0.5+0.5]
ii) Vasectomy [0.5]
No effect [0.5]
Vas deferens only carries sperms thus sperms cannot reach further than the cut.
However testes will continue to make sperms and release testosterone into the blood
stream [1]
iii) Z(urethra) carries sperms and urine in males at different times, while it carries
only urine in females [1]

OR
i) P- Light source is overhead, auxin is evenly distributed, seedlings grow straight
upwards towards light/uniform growth of shoot [1]
Q- Light source is unidirectional, auxins move to the shaded side causing elongation
of cells on this side, thus seedlings bend towards light/more growth on the shady side
[1]
ii) Movement of sensitive plant- Nastic movement, non growth, non directional
[0.5+0.5]

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 Bending of shoot- tropic movement, growth related,directional [0.5+0.5]
iii) Abscisic acid,wilting/abscission (or any other) [0.5+0.5]

36 a) 5

[0.5 x 4=2]

(two rays, arrows, object placed between pole and the focus)

b) u=-15cm,f=-30cm

1/v+1/u=1/f

1/v=(1/-30)– (1/-15)

1/v=(1/-30)+(1/15)

1/ v=(-1)+(2)/30

v=+30cm [0.5 x 4=2]

m= -v/u= -30/-15=+2 [0.5]

Image is virtual and erect [0.5 ]

OR

Concave lens

i)f= -60cm, ho=+9cm, u=-30cm

1/v-1/u=1/f

1/v=1/f+1/u

1/v=1/(-60)+1/(-30)

1/v=(-1)+(-2)/60

v=-20cm [0.5 x 4=2]

m=+v/u=(-20)/(-30)=+2/3 [0.5]

Image is virtual and erect [0.5]

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 ii)

[0.5 x 4=2]

(two rays, arrows, image formed between optical centre and the focus)

Section–E
37 i) Ionic compounds have higher boiling points than covalent compounds. [1] 4
ii) Inter particular forces of attraction are strong in ionic compounds [1]
iii) Ethanol has higher boiling point than methanol. [0.5]
Ethanoic acid has higher boiling point than methanoic acid [0.5]
Reason: Higher the molecular mass, higher will be the boiling point. [1]

OR
iii) Ethane will have higher boiling point as molecular mass of ethane is higher than that of
methane [1+1]
38 i) P- male, the 23rd / sex chromosome is a mismatched pair [0.5] 4
Q-female, the 23rd / sex chromosome is a perfect pair [0.5]
ii) There are equal chances of having a boy or girl as per the following flow chart

[1]
iii) Probability of children with A blood group is 50 percent [2]
Father IAIB X Mother IOIO
Gametes IA , IB X IO , IO
Children IA IO or IB IO
(or any other suitable explanation)

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 OR

iii)This information is not enough to determine if A or O is dominant [1]

The father can have a homozygous (AA) or heterozygous (AO) genotype, while the
mother has a homozygous genotype (OO). [1]
39 i) 4

[1]
ii) If the potential difference across the two ends of a conductor is 1Volt and the
current through it is 1Ampere, then the resistance of the conductor is 1ohm [1]
iii) R=V/I=60/4=15Ω [1]
I=V/R=120/15=8A [1]
OR
iii) Connect two 9ohm in series with one 9 ohm in parallel
R=9+9=18Ω [0.5]
Reqv =(18x9) ÷ (18+9) = 6Ω [0.5]

(1)

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 BANGALORE SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX ASSOCIATION
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION (2023-2024)
Grade X
Set-2

Date: 08.01.2023 Max. Marks: 80

Subject: Science (086) Time: 3 Hours

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. 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.
v. 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.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to
these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions
1 - 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.

Q. Nos. Questions Marks

1 1

Given picture shows thermal decomposition of a white coloured salt X. Identify X, Y

and Z respectively.
a) FeSO4, SO2, Fe2O3
b) CuSO4, SO2, CuO
c) Pb(NO3)2, NO2, PbO
d) PbO, NO2, Pb(NO3)2

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2 Iron fillings are added to four test tubes A, B, C and D containing ZnSO4, Cu(SO4)2, 1
Al2(SO4)3 and CaCl2 respectively. In which of the test tubes, changes will be
observed?

a) a) A b) B c) C d) D
3 An aqueous solution ‘A’ turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On adding an aqueous 1
solution ‘B’ to ‘A’, the pink colour disappears. Choose the correct statement:
a) A is strongly basic and B is a weak base.
b) A is strongly acidic and B is weak acid.
c) A has pH greater than 7 and B has pH less than 7.
d) A has pH less than 7 and B has pH greater than 7.
4 Which of the following combinations are correct on adding dilute HCl to given 1
metals?
Metal Gas evolved
(i) Copper Yes
(ii) Iron Yes
(iii) Magnesium No
(iv) Zinc Yes
a) (i) and (iii)
b) (i) and (iv)
c) (ii) and (iii)
d) (ii) and (iv)
5 Reaction between elements X and Y, forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains 1
electron. Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?
a) Has high melting point
b) Insoluble in water
c) Conducts electricity in molten state.
d) Exist in solid state.

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6 Which of the following compounds will give blue flame on combustion? 1

(i) C2H6

(ii) C2H2

(iii) C3H4

(iv) C4H10

a) (ii) and (iii)

b) (i) and (iv)
c) (ii) and (iv)
d) (i) and (iii)
7 Soham filled a copper jug with water and left it undisturbed for few days. He was 1
surprised to see a dull green colour coating on the jug. His mother told him that this
layer is a mixture of two compounds. Which are the two compounds his mother is
referring to?
a) Copper hydroxide and Copper carbonate
b) Copper hydroxide and Copper sulphide
c) Copper oxide and Copper sulphide
d) Copper hydroxide and Copper oxide
8 Which row in the table below shows the correct products of anaerobic respiration in 1
humans and yeast?
HUMANS HUMANS YEAST YEAST
Lactic acid Carbon Lactic Carbon
dioxide acid dioxide
a) X √ X X
b) √ X X √
c) X √ √ X
d) √ √ √ X
9 Which of the following describes a hormone? 1

a) It’s a chemical messenger from the brain.

b) It’s a nerve signal from the brain.

c) It’s a chemical messenger from a gland.

d) It’s a nerve signal from a gland.

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10 The diagram below shows the longitudinal section of some flowers. 1

Which of the above can be used to represent a hibiscus flower and a papaya flower
respectively?

a) B and C b) C and C c) A and B d) C and B

11 Some examples of responses to hormones are listed. 1

1. Growth of facial hair.
2. Increased blood pressure and pulse rate.
3. Widened pupils.
Which of the above responses are caused by the hormone adrenaline?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3
12 A student kept the following set up undisturbed in the lab for 3 hours. A transverse 1
section of the stem after 3 hours revealed the presence of pink colour in the vessels of
xylem. What does this observation explain?

a) Eosin solution gets stored in the xylem.

b) Water moves through xylem in the plant.

c) Xylem reacts with eosin and gives colour.

d) Most portion of the plant stem is occupied by xylem.

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13 A student determines the focal length of a device ‘A’ by focusing the image of a far 1
off object on a screen placed on the opposite side of the object. The device ‘A’ is
a) Concave lens b) Concave mirror c) Convex lens d) Convex mirror

14 When a ray of light passes through a glass prism it suffers two refractions. During 1
these refractions the ray bends
a) Away from the base in both cases
b) Towards the base in both cases
c) Towards the base in first case and away from the base in second case
d) Away from the base in first case and towards the base in second case
15 Which of the following describes the flow of energy and nutrients respectively in the 1

ecosystem?

a) Bidirectional and cyclic

b) Unidirectional and cyclic

c) Cyclic and bidirectional

d) Cyclic and unidirectional

16 The primary source of energy in an ecosystem is 1

a) Starch stored in plants.

b) Glycogen stored in animals.

c) Heat energy from respiration.

d) Solar energy.

Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

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

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

17 Assertion: Carbonic acid is a weak acid. 1
Reason: It ionizes completely in water.
18 Assertion: A plant can be retained and multiplied indefinitely almost without any 1
change or variation through asexual reproduction.

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 Reason: Asexual reproduction does not involve reductional cell division and
fertilization.
19 Assertion: AC current is used in household supply. 1
Reason: AC electric power can be transmitted over long distances without much loss
of energy.
20 Assertion: UV radiation causes photo dissociation of ozone into O2 and O causing 1
damage to the ozone layer.
Reason: The depletion of ozone has been linked to chemicals like CFCs.
Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions

21 A metal salt ‘MX’ when exposed to light split up to form metal M and gas X2. Metal 2
M is used to make ornaments and gas X2 is used in making bleaching powder.
Compound MX is used in black and white photography.
i) Identify metal M and gas X2.
ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when compound MX is exposed to
light and mention the type of reaction.

22 The diagram shows a fertilized egg dividing into an embryo. 2

i) What is another name to describe a fertilized egg? Name the type of cell division
seen here.
ii) Describe the structure that would supply nutrition to the developing embryo.
23 Fat is particularly difficult to digest as it is not water soluble. How is the human body 2
adapted to digest fat?
OR
Differentiate between renal artery and renal vein with respect to
i) Direction of blood flow ii) Composition of blood

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24 i) On entering a medium from air, the speed of light becomes half of its value in air. 2
Find the refractive index of that medium with respect to air.
ii) A glass slab made of a material of refractive index n1 is kept in a medium of
refractive index n2. A light ray is incident on the slab as shown in the image. Is n1 less
than or equal to or greater than n2? Give reason to support your answer.

25 PQ is a current carrying conductor in the plane of the paper as shown in the figure 2
below.

i) Find the directions of the magnetic fields produced by it at points R and S.

ii)State the rule that is used to find the direction of the magnetic field for a straight
current carrying conductor.
OR
i)Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a
pure metal?
ii)Which is a better way to connect lights and other electrical appliances in domestic
wiring? Give any one reason to support your answer
26 Some information about a food chain is listed. 2

Caterpillars are herbivores, Blackbirds eat primary consumers, Eagles eat black birds,
Spinach carries out photosynthesis.

i) Draw a food chain using the above information.

ii) A farmer sprays pesticide on spinach which kills most of the caterpillars. Some
caterpillars survive. Discuss the impact on the food chain.

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 Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions

27 During extraction of metals, electrolytic refining is used to obtain pure metal. Answer 3
the following questions for electrolytic refining of crude silver metal.
i)Suggest the material used as anode and cathode and a suitable electrolyte.
ii)Draw a well labelled diagram to show electrolytic refining of silver.
28 A salt ‘X’ is used in removal of permanent hardness of water. The aqueous solution of 3
X turns red litmus blue.
i) Give chemical formula and common name of X.
ii)Write the preparation of X with chemical equations.
iii)Is the aqueous solution of salt X acidic or basic?
OR
Salt ‘A’, which is a white powdered substance is used in making statues and to support
fractured bones.
i) Write the name and chemical formula of salt A.
ii) Write the chemical equation for preparation of A.

iii) What happens when this white powder is left exposed to air and why?
29 The graph below shows blood glucose levels following a glucose tolerance test 3

i) Describe the trends shown in the graph with supporting explanation.

ii) How is the timing and amount of hormone released regulated in the healthy
individual?
30 Given below is a schematic diagram showing Mendel's Experiment on garden pea plants 3
having axial flowers with round seeds (AARR) and terminal flowers with wrinkled
seeds(aarr). Study the same and answer the questions that follow:

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 CHEMISTRY
DISCUSSION 2.0
CLIQ TO JOIN
 i) Give the phenotype of F1 progeny.
ii) Give the phenotypes of F2 progeny produced by the self-pollination of F1 progeny.
iii) Give the phenotypic ratio of F2 progeny.
Name and explain the law induced by Mendel on the basis of the above observation.
31 Define power of a lens. Find the focal length of a lens which should be placed in 3
contact with a lens of focal length 10cm so that the power of the combination is 5
Dioptre.

32 Compare the power used in the 2Ω resistor in each of the following circuits. 3
i) A 9V battery in series with 1Ω and 2Ω resistors
ii)A 6V battery in parallel with 12Ω and 2Ω resistors
33 Sneha had to replace the electrical plug of her iron box. She bought a three-pin plug as 3
shown below. When she removed the old plug, she saw that there were three wires
coloured red, black and green.
i)Direct contact between which of the three coloured wires will result in a short
circuit?

ii) State what happens to the current in the circuit in the case of a short circuit. Give
reason for your answer
Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34 A compound ‘C’ with molecular formula C2H4O2 reacts with sodium metal and 5
evolves a gas which burns with pop sound. Compound ‘C’ on treatment with alcohol
‘A’ in presence of an acid forms a sweet-smelling compound ‘S’ with molecular
formula C4H8O2.
i) Identify C, A and S.
ii) Write chemical equation for the reaction of C with sodium metal.

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 iii) Write chemical equation for reaction of C with alcohol A.

iv) What happens when compound S reacts with NaOH? Write chemical equation
and mention the type of reaction.
OR
An organic compound ‘A’ with molecular mass 46u is a constituent of many
medicines. On reacting with alkaline KMnO4, compound A is oxidized to compound
‘B’. Also, compound A on treating with conc. H2SO4 gives compound ‘C’.
i) Identify A, B and C.
ii) Write chemical equation for the oxidation of A to B.

iii) Write chemical equation for conversion of A to C.

iv) Write chemical equation for reduction of compound C in presence of Nickel as

catalyst. Mention one application of this reaction.
35 The figure below shows the male reproductive system and part of the urinary system. 5

i) Identify X, justify its [Link] two characteristics of the cells produced

by X.
ii) Name the surgical procedure in which a blockage is created in [Link] this
have an effect on the functions of X? Why or why not?
iii) How are the contents of Z different in human males and females?
OR
The experimental setup below shows the growth of seedlings on exposure to light.

i) Explain your observations in set up P and Q.

ii) How is the movement of leaves in a sensitive plant different from the movement
shown above?
iii) Name a plant growth inhibitor and its effect on the plant.

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36 i) Complete the following ray diagram to show the position of the image formed. 5

ii) Find the position and nature of the image formed in the above diagram

using suitable formula.

OR

A concave lens of focal length 60cm is used to form an image of an object of height
9cm kept at a distance of 30cm from it.

i) Determine the position and nature of the image formed.

ii) Draw a labelled diagram to show the image formation in the above case.
SECTION - E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37 Given table is showing boiling points of some ionic and covalent compounds. 4

Ionic Boiling Covalent Compound Boiling

Compound Point(K) Point(K)

NaCl 1686 Methane (CH4) 111

LiCl 1600 Chloroform (CHCl3) 334

CaCl2 1900 Carbon tetrachloride 349.5

(CCl4)
CaO 3120 Ethanol(C2H5OH) 351

MgCl2 1685 Ethanoic acid 391

(CH3COOH)
i) What is your interpretation of the given data about ionic and covalent compounds?
ii) Give reason for the interpretation.
iii) Compare the boiling points of ethanol with methanol and ethanoic acid with
methanoic acid. Give reason to support your answer.
OR
iii) Should ethane have higher or lower boiling point than methane? Give reason to
support your answer.
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38 The 23rd pair of chromosomes in humans is known as the sex chromosomes, 4
because they decide if the individual born will be a male or female. A picture of all
46 chromosomes in their pairs is called a karyotype. The following figure shows the
karyotype of two individuals P and Q.

i) Based on your observations identify the male and female individual giving
reasons.
ii) If P and Q have children, what are the chances of them having a boy or a girl?
Show with the help of a cross.
iii) If the blood group of the father is AB and that of the mother is O. What is
the probability of the children having blood group A? Justify your answer.
OR
iii)The father has blood group A and the mother has blood group O. Their daughter
has blood group O. Is this information enough to determine if blood group A or O is
dominant? Why or why not?
39 Ohm’s law forms the starting point in the study of electrical networks. It states that 4
the potential difference V, across the ends of a given metallic wire in an electric
circuit is directly proportional to the current flowing through it, provided its
temperature remains constant. Ohm obtained this result both experimentally and
theoretically.
i) If a graph is plotted between V and I, show the nature of graph obtained.
ii) What is meant by the statement that ‘the resistance of a conductor is one ohm’?
iii) The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is 60V, when
it draws a current of 4A from the source. What current will the heater draw if
the potential difference is increased to 120V.
OR
iii) Show how would you join three resistors each of resistance 9Ω so that the
equivalent resistance of the combination is 6Ω.

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 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

❖ Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.

❖ Please check that this question paper contains 39 questions.
❖ Please write down the serial number of questions before attempting it.
❖ Reading time of 15 minutes is given to read the question paper alone. No writing during this
time.
❖ This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
❖ All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
❖ Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
❖ 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.
❖ 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.
❖ Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer
to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
❖ Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with
sub-parts.

COMMON EXAMINATION
Class-10
(SCIENCE - 086)_SET 1
Roll No.: Maximum Marks: 80
Date: Time allowed: 3 hours

Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options
given for each of the questions 1 - 20.
There is no negative mark for incorrect response
1 1

What change would you observe in the calcium hydroxide solution taken in
tube Q?
a) chemical change leading to combination reaction
b) chemical change leading to decomposition reaction
c) physical change leading to combination reaction
d) physical change leading to decomposition reaction

2 A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound X 1

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 accompanied by emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now placed in an
atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and forms a compound Y. The
chemical formulae of X and Y are
a) MgO and MgN
b) MgO2 and Mg3N2
c) MgO and Mg3N2
d) MgO and MgN2

3 What happens when calcium is treated with water? 1

(I) It does not react with water
(II) It reacts violently with water.
(III) It reacts less violently with water.
(IV) Bubbles of hydrogen gas formed stick to the surface of calcium.

Options:
(a) (I) and (IV)
(b) (II) and (III)
(c) (I) and (II)
(d) (III) and (IV)

4 Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of a 1

(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

5 Which of the following oxides of iron would be obtained on the prolonged 1

reaction of iron with steam?
a) FeO
b) Fe2O3
c) Fe3O4
d) Fe2O3 and Fe3O4

6 Which of the following is a chemical property of metals? 1

a) High electronegativity
b) Ability to form negative ions
c) Reactivity with water
d) Brittle nature

7 A white powder is used by doctors to support fractured bones. The formula of 1

the compound in the powder is
a) CaSO4 .2H2O
b) CaSO4 .1/2H2O
c) CaSO4 .1.5H2O
d) CaSO4 .2.5H2O

8 Anaerobic process 1
a) takes place in yeast during fermentation.
b) takes place in the presence of oxygen.
c) produces only energy in the muscles of human beings.
d) produces ethanol, oxygen and energy.

9 Walking in a straight line and riding a bicycle are the activities which are 1
possible due to a part of the brain. Choose the correct location and name of this
part from the given table:

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 Part of the Brain Name

a) Fore brain Cerebrum

b) Midbrain Hypothalamus
c) Hindbrain Cerebellum
d) Hindbrain Medulla

10 Choose the correct order of binary fission in Leishmania 1

a) I, II, III, IV, V

b) I, III, II, V, IV
c) I, III, V, II, IV
d) I, II, III, V, IV

11 If a round, green-seeded plant (RRyy) is crossed with wrinkled, yellow seeded 1

pea plant (rrYY), the seeds produced in F1 generation are:
a) round and green
b) round and yellow
c) wrinkled and green
d) wrinkled and yellow

12 Select the correct option which represents the labelling for the site where 1
maximum reabsorption of water occurs and the labelling for the site which
filters the blood brought to the nephron respectively.

a) B and C
b) C and B
c) A and C
d) A and B

13 The image formed by the plane mirror is always 1

a) Virtual, erect and diminished
b) Virtual, erect and magnified
c) Virtual, erect and of the same size
d) Real, erect and of the same size

14 The blue colour of the sky and reddening of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due 1
to
a) Tyndall effect
b) Dispersion of light
c) Refraction of light
d) Scattering of light

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15 Choose the incorrect statement from the following: 1
a) Ozone is a molecule formed by three atoms of oxygen.
b) Ozone shields the surface of the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
c) Ozone is deadly poisonous.
d) Ozone gets decomposed by UV radiations.

16 Organisms of a higher trophic level which feed on several types of organisms 1

belonging to a lower trophic level constitute the
a) food web
b) ecological pyramid
c) ecosystem
d) food chain

Q. No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true

17 Assertion (A): The reaction MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2 is an 1

example of a redox reaction.
Reason (R): In this reaction, HCl is reduced to Cl2 whereas MnO2 is oxidised to
MnCl2.

18 Assertion (A): Human populations show a great deal of variations in traits. 1

Reason (R): All variations in a species have equal chances of surviving in the
environment in which they live.

19 Assertion (A): A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The 1
deflection of the compass needle decreases when the compass needle is
displaced away from the wire.
Reason (R): Strength of a magnetic field decreases as one moves away from a
current carrying conductor.

20 Assertion (A): Biodegradable substances result in the formation of compost and 1

natural replenishment of the soil.
Reason (R): It is due to breakdown of complex inorganic substances into simple
organic substances.

Section-B
Q. No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 Complete and balance the equations: 2
(i) NaOH (aq) + Zn(s) →
(ii) CaCO3(s) + H2O (l) + CO2(g) →

22 Give reason for the following: 2

a) During reproduction inheritance of different proteins will lead to altered
body designs.
b) Fertilization cannot take place in flowers if pollination does not occur.

23 a) Why is nutrition necessary for the human body? 2

b) What causes movement of food inside the alimentary canal?

OR

a) What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands?

b) State the function of bile juice and bile salts in the process of digestion.

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24 The refractive indices of glass and water with respect to air are 3/2 and 4/3 2
respectively. If the speed of light in glass is 2 × 108 m/s, find the speed of light
in water.

25 An electric heater rated 1100 W operates at 220 V. Calculate (i) its resistance, 2
and (ii) the current drawn by it.

OR

(a) Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines produced by a current-carrying

circular loop showing the direction of current in the loop and the direction of the
magnetic field lines.
(b) State the rule that can be applied to know the direction of magnetic field
lines in the above case.

26 2
a) Name the group of organisms which form the first trophic level of all food
chains. Why are they called so?

b) Why are human beings most adversely affected by bio-magnification?

Section-C
Q. No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 a) Explain the formation of ionic compound Al2O3 with electron dot structure. 3
(given. atomic no. of Al and O are 13 and 8 respectively)
b) What happens when (Report only observations)
i) a reactive metal reacts with a dilute mineral acid?
ii) an amphoteric oxide reacts with sodium hydroxide solution?

28 Two ores X and Y were taken. On heating these ores it was observed that 3
(a) ore X gives CO2 gas, and
(b) ore Y gives SO2 gas.
Write steps to convert these ores into metals, giving chemical equations of the
reactions that take place.

OR

a) With the help of a diagram explain the method of refining of copper by

electrolysis.
b) How are broken railway tracks joined? Give the name of the process and the
chemical equation of the reaction involved.

29 A cheetah, on seeing a prey, moves towards him at a very high speed. What 3
causes the movement of his muscles? How does the chemistry of cellular
components of muscles change during this event?

30 In flowering plants, the pollen grains are transferred to stigma by pollination but 3
the female germ cells are present in the ovary. Explain with the help of a
labelled diagram (only concerned parts), how the male germ cell reaches the
ovary

31 The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is +1/3. Analysing this 3

value state the (i) type of mirror and (ii) position of the object with respect to the
pole of the mirror. Draw any diagram to justify your answer.

32 For a heater rated at 4 kW and 220 V, calculate : 3

(a) the current,
(b) the resistance of the heater,
(c) the energy consumed in 2 hours, and
(d) If 1 kWh is priced at Rs 4.50, the cost of energy consumed

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33 You are provided with a resistor, a key, an ammeter, a voltmeter, four cells of 3
1.5 V each and few connecting wires. Using these circuit components, draw a
labelled circuit diagram to show the setup to study the Ohm's law. State the
relationship between potential difference (V) across the resistor and the current
(I) flowing through it. Also draw V-I graph, taking V on the X-axis.

Section-D
Q. No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.

34 a)Define isomerism. Draw all possible isomers of butane? 5

b) “A compound 'X’ on combustion gives a yellow flame with lots of smoke".
What inference would you draw from this statement?
c) State the role of alkaline KMnO4 in the reaction involving the conversion of
an alcohol to corresponding carboxylic acid.

OR

Consider the molecular formula of the carbon compounds (a) and (b) as given
below:
a) C3H8O
b) C3H6O2

i) Identify the functional groups in (a) and (b) and write their structures.
ii) Are (a) and (b) isomers? Give reason.
iii) What happens when alkaline KMnO4 is added, drop by drop, into a test tube
containing warm propanol? Write the chemical equation for the reaction and
state the role of alkaline KMnO4 in this reaction.

35 a) List the sequence of events in the uterus of a human female from fertilisation 5
of egg till childbirth.
b) State the changes that are observed in the uterus if fertilisation of egg does
not occur.
OR
a) Suggest any two categories of contraceptive methods to control the size of the
human population which is essential for the prosperity of a country. Also
explain about each method briefly.
b) Name two bacterial and two viral infections each that can get sexually
transmitted.
c) List two advantages of using a condom during a sexual act.

36 A concave mirror is used for image formation for different positions of an 5

object. What inferences can be drawn about the following when an object is
placed at a distance of 10 cm from the pole of a concave mirror of focal length
15 cm?
(a) Position of the image
(b) Size of the image
(c) Nature of the image
Draw a labelled ray diagram to justify your inferences.

OR

The image of a candle flame placed at a distance of 45 cm from a spherical lens

is formed on a screen placed at a distance of 90 cm from the lens. Identify the
type of lens and calculate its focal length. If the height of the flame is 2 cm, find
the height of its image.

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 SECTION - E
Q. No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short
sub-parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37 Take a look around you. You will find that most of the common household 4
items such as sugar, vinegar, cooking gas, food, clothes etc., around us are
based on carbon. The gases nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide and fuels such
as natural gas, kerosene, diesel and petrol have one thing in common and that is
the nature of chemical bond between their atoms. All these, and many more
substances around us, have covalent bonds between their atoms.

a) Carbon element plays a very important role in our daily life. Name the
unique property of Carbon which results in formation of several
compounds of it?
b) Draw the structure of Cyclohexane.
c) Priyanka was explaining to Keerthi that carbon has 2 electrons in K shell
and 4 electrons in L shell. It can neither gain nor lose 4 valence electrons
to acquire the nearest noble gas configuration. Justify her statement by
giving a proper reason.

OR

(c) Show the formation of bond between carbon and chlorine atoms.

38 In order to trace the inheritance of traits Mendel crossed pea plants having one 4
contrasting character or a pair of contrasting characters. When he crossed pea
plants having round and yellow seeds with pea plants having wrinkled and green
seeds, he observed that no plants with wrinkled and green seeds were obtained
in the F1 generation. When the F1 generation pea plants were cross-bred by
self-pollination, the F2 generation had seeds with different combinations of
shape and colour also.

a) Write any two pairs of contrasting characteristics of pea plant used by

Mendel other than those mentioned above.

b) Differentiate between dominant and recessive traits.

c) State the ratio of the combinations observed in the seeds of F2 generation (in
the above case). What do you interpret from this result?

OR

c)Given below is a cross between a pure violet flowered pea plant (V) and a
pure white flowered pea plant (v). Diagrammatically explain what type of
progeny is obtained in F1 generation and F2 generation. 2

Pure violet flowered plant X Pure white flowered plant.

(VV) X (vv)

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39 Study the following electric circuit in which the resistors are arranged in three 4
arms A, B and C

a) Find equivalent resistance of arm B

b) Calculate the equivalent resistance of the parallel combinations of arms
B and C.
c) Determine the current that flows through the ammeter.

OR

c) Determine the current that flows through the ammeter when arm B is
withdrawn from the circuit.

******END OF PAPER******

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 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
❖ Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.
❖ Please check that this question paper contains 39 questions.
❖ Please write down the serial number of questions before attempting it.
❖ Reading time of 15 minutes is given to read the question paper alone. No writing during this
time.
❖ This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
❖ All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
❖ Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
❖ 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.
❖ 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.
❖ Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to
these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
❖ Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-
parts.

COMMON EXAMINATION
Class-10
(SCIENCE - 086)_ SET-2
Roll No.: Maximum Marks: 80
Date: Time allowed: 3 hours

Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of
the questions 1 - 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response
1 A white powder is used by doctors to support fractured bones. The formula of 1
the compound in the powder is
a) CaSO4 .2H2O
b) CaSO4 .1/2H2O
c) CaSO4 .1.5H2O
d) CaSO4 .2.5H2O

2 Which of the following is a chemical property of metals? 1

a) High electronegativity
b) Ability to form negative ions
c) Reactivity with water
d) Brittle nature

3 Which of the following oxides of iron would be obtained on the prolonged 1

reaction of iron with steam?
a) FeO
b) Fe2O3
c) Fe3O4
d) Fe2O3 and Fe3O4

4 Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of a 1

(a) strong acid and strong base

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 (b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

5 What happens when calcium is treated with water? 1

(I) It does not react with water
(II) It reacts violently with water.
(III) It reacts less violently with water.
(IV) Bubbles of hydrogen gas formed stick to the surface of calcium.
Options:
(a) (I) and (IV)
(b) (II) and (III)
(c) (I) and (II)
(d) (III) and (IV)

6 A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound X 1

accompanied by emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now placed in an
atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and forms a compound Y. The
chemical formulae of X and Y are
a) MgO and MgN
b) MgO2 and Mg3N2
c) MgO and Mg3N2
d) MgO and MgN2

7 1

What change would you observe in the calcium hydroxide solution taken in
tube Q?
a) chemical change leading to combination reaction
b) chemical change leading to decomposition reaction
c) physical change leading to combination reaction
d) physical change leading to decomposition reaction

8 Select the correct option which represents the labelling for the site where 1
maximum reabsorption of water occurs and the labelling for the site which
filters the blood brought to the nephron respectively.

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 a) B and C
b) C and B
c) A and C
d) A and B

9 If a round, green-seeded plant (RRyy) is crossed with wrinkled, yellow seeded 1

pea plant (rrYY), the seeds produced in F1 generation are:
a) round and green
b) round and yellow
c) wrinkled and green
d) wrinkled and yellow

10 Choose the correct order of binary fission in Leishmania 1

a) I, II, III, IV, V

b) I, III, II, V, IV
c) I, III, V, II, IV
d) I, II, III, V, IV

11 Walking in a straight line and riding a bicycle are the activities which are 1
possible due to a part of the brain. Choose the correct location and name of this
part from the given table:
Part of the Brain Name

a) Fore brain Cerebrum

b) Midbrain Hypothalamus
c) Hindbrain Cerebellum
d) Hindbrain Medulla

12 Anaerobic process 1
a) takes place in yeast during fermentation.
b) takes place in the presence of oxygen.
c) produces only energy in the muscles of human beings.
d) produces ethanol, oxygen and energy

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13 Organisms of a higher trophic level which feed on several types of organisms 1
belonging to a lower trophic level constitute the
a) food web
b) ecological pyramid
c) ecosystem
d) food chain

14 Choose the incorrect statement from the following: 1

a) Ozone is a molecule formed by three atoms of oxygen.
b) Ozone shields the surface of the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
c) Ozone is deadly poisonous.
d) Ozone gets decomposed by UV radiations.

15 The blue colour of the sky and reddening of the sun at sunrise and sunset is 1
due to
a) Tyndall effect
b) Dispersion of light
c) Refraction of light
d) Scattering of light

16 The image formed by the plane mirror is always 1

a) Virtual, erect and diminished
b) Virtual, erect and magnified
c) Virtual, erect and of the same size
d) Real, erect and of the same size

Q. No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true

17 Assertion (A): Biodegradable substances result in the formation of compost and 1

natural replenishment of the soil.
Reason (R): It is due to breakdown of complex inorganic substances into simple
organic substances.

18 Assertion (A): A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The 1
deflection of the compass needle decreases when the compass needle is
displaced away from the wire.
Reason (R): Strength of a magnetic field decreases as one moves away from a
current carrying conductor.

19 Assertion (A): Human populations show a great deal of variations in traits. 1

Reason (R): All variations in a species have equal chances of surviving in the
environment in which they live.

20 Assertion (A): The metals and alloys are good conductors of electricity. 1
Reason (R): Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin and it is not a good conductor
of electricity.

Section-B
Q. No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 Complete and balance the equations: 2
(i) NaOH(aq) + Zn(s) →

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 (ii) CaCO3(s) + H2O (l) + CO2(g) →

22 a) In the given diagram, name the parts where 2

(i) pollen grains are produced, and
(ii) pollen grains are transferred

b) What happens to the ovule and ovary after fertilisation?

23 a) Why is nutrition necessary for the human body? 2

b) What causes movement of food inside the alimentary canal?
OR
a) What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands?
b) State the function of bile juice and bile salts in the process of digestion.

24 The refractive indices of glass and water with respect to air are 3/2 and 4/3 2
respectively. If the speed of light in glass is 2 × 108 m/s, find the speed of light
in water.

25 An electric heater rated 1100 W operates at 220 V. Calculate (i) its resistance, 2
and (ii) the current drawn by it.
OR
a) Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines produced by a current-carrying
circular loop showing the direction of current in the loop and the direction
of the magnetic field lines.
b) State the rule which can be applied to know the direction of magnetic field
lines in the above case.

26 a) Construct a food chain of four trophic levels comprising the following: 2

Hawk, snake, plants, rat.

b) 20,000 J of energy was transferred by producers to the organisms of the

second trophic level. Calculate the amount of energy that will be transferred
by organisms of the third trophic level to the organisms of the fourth trophic
level.

Section-C
Q. No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 a) Why should the metal sulphides and carbonates be converted to metal 3
oxides in the extraction process of metal Explain in detail?
b) Generally, when metals are treated with mineral acids, hydrogen gas is
liberated, but when metals (except Mn and Mg) are treated with HNO3,
hydrogen is not liberated. Why?

28 Two ores X and Y were taken. On heating these ores it was observed that 3
a) ore X gives CO2 gas, and

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 b) ore Y gives SO2 gas.

Write steps to convert these ores into metals, giving chemical equations of the
reactions that take place.
OR
a) With the help of a diagram explain the method of refining of copper by
electrolysis.
b) How are broken railway tracks joined? Give the name of the process and the
chemical equation of the reaction involved.

29 List three points of difference between nervous and hormonal mechanisms for 3
control and coordination in animals.

30 In flowering plants, the pollen grains are transferred to stigma by pollination but 3
the female germ cells are present in the ovary. Explain with the help of a
labelled diagram (only concerned parts), how the male germ cell reaches the
ovary.

31 The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is -1. Analysing this 3

value state the (i) type of mirror and (ii) position of the object with respect to the
pole of the mirror. Draw any diagram to justify your answer

32 For a heater rated at 4 kW and 220 V, calculate: 3

a) the current,
b) the resistance of the heater,
c) the energy consumed in 2 hours, and
d) If 1 kWh is priced at Rs 4.50, the cost of energy consumed

33 You are provided with a resistor, a key, an ammeter, a voltmeter, four cells of 3
1.5 V each and few connecting wires. Using these circuit components, draw a
labelled circuit diagram to show the setup to study Ohm's law. State the
relationship between the potential difference (V) across the resistor and the
current (I) flowing through it. Also draw V-I graph, taking V on the X-axis.

Section-D
Q. No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.

34 a) Define isomerism. Draw all possible isomers of butane? 5

b) “A compound 'X’ on combustion gives a yellow flame with lots of
smoke". What inference would you draw from this statement?
c) State the role of alkaline KMnO4 in the reaction involving the
conversion of an alcohol to corresponding carboxylic acid.
OR
Consider the molecular formula of the carbon compounds (a) and (b)
as given below:
a) C3H8O
b) C3H6O2
i) Identify the functional groups in (a) and (b) and write their structures.
ii) Are (a) and (b) isomers? Give reason.
What happens when alkaline KMnO4 is added, drop by drop, into a test tube
containing warm propanol? Write the chemical equation for the reaction and
state the role of alkaline KMnO4 in this reaction.

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35 a) List the sequence of events in the uterus of a human female from 5
fertilisation of egg till childbirth.
b) State the changes that are observed in the uterus if fertilisation of egg
does not occur.
OR
a) Suggest any two categories of contraceptive methods to control the size
of the human population which is essential for the prosperity of a
country. Also explain about each method briefly.
b) Name two bacterial and two viral infections each that can get sexually
transmitted.
c) List two advantages of using a condom during a sexual act.

36 The image of a candle flame placed at a distance of 30 cm from a mirror is 5

formed on a screen placed in front of the mirror at a distance of 60 cm from its
pole. What is the nature of the mirror? Find its focal length. If the height of the
flame is 2.4 cm, find the height of its image. State whether the image formed is
erect or inverted.
OR
Rishi went to a palmist to show his palm. The palmist used a special lens for
this purpose.
a) State the nature of the lens and the reason for its use.
b) Where should the palmist place/hold the lens so as to have a real and
magnified image of an object?
c) If the focal length of this lens is 10 cm, the lens is held at a distance of 5
cm from the palm, use the lens formula to find the position and size of
the image.

SECTION - E
Q. No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short
sub-parts. Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37 Take a look around you. You will find that most of the common household 4
items such as sugar, vinegar, cooking gas, food, clothes etc., around us are
based on carbon. The gases nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide and fuels such
as natural gas, kerosene, diesel and petrol have one thing in common and that is
the nature of chemical bond between their atoms. All these, and many more
substances around us, have covalent bonds between their atoms.

a) Carbon element plays a very important role in our daily life. Name the
unique property of Carbon which results in formation of several
compounds of it?
b) Draw the structure of Cyclohexane.
c) Priyanka was explaining to Keerthi that carbon has 2 electrons in K shell
and 4 electrons in L shell. It can neither gain nor lose 4 valence electrons
to acquire the nearest noble gas configuration. Justify her statement by
giving a proper reason.
OR
c) Show the formation of bond between carbon and chlorine atoms.

38 In order to trace the inheritance of traits Mendel crossed pea plants having one 4
contrasting character or a pair of contrasting characters. When he crossed pea
plants having round and yellow seeds with pea plants having wrinkled and green
seeds, he observed that no plants with wrinkled and green seeds were obtained
in the F1 generation. When the F1 generation pea plants were cross-bred by

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 self-pollination, the F2 generation had seeds with different combinations of
shape and colour also.

a) Write any two pairs of contrasting characteristics of pea plant used by

Mendel other than those mentioned above.
b) Differentiate between dominant and recessive traits.
c) State the ratio of the combinations observed in the seeds of F2
generation (in the above case). What do you interpret from this result?

OR

c) Given below is a cross between a pure violet flowered pea plant (V) and
a pure white flowered pea plant (v). Diagrammatically explain what type
of progeny is obtained in F1 generation and F2 generation.

Pure violet flowered plant X Pure white flowered plant.

(VV) X (vv)

39 Study the following electric circuit in which the resistors are arranged in three 4
arms A, B and C

a) Find equivalent resistance of arm B

b) Calculate the equivalent resistance of the parallel combinations of arms
B and C.
c) Determine the current that flows through the ammeter.
OR
c) Determine the current that flows through the ammeter when arm B is
withdrawn from the circuit.

******END OF PAPER******

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 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

❖ Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.

❖ Please check that this question paper contains 39 questions.
❖ Please write down the serial number of questions before attempting it.
❖ Reading time of 15 minutes is given to read the question paper alone. No writing during this
time.
❖ This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
❖ All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
❖ Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
❖ 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.
❖ 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.
❖ Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer
to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
❖ Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with
sub-parts.

COMMON EXAMINATION
Class-10
(SCIENCE - 086)_SET-3
Roll No.: Maximum Marks: 80
Date: Time allowed: 3 hours

Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of
the questions 1 - 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response
A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound X
1 1
accompanied by emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now placed in an
atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and forms a compound Y. The
chemical formulae of X and Y are
a) MgO and MgN
b) MgO2 and Mg3N2
c) MgO and Mg3N2
d) MgO and MgN2

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2 1

What change would you observe in the calcium hydroxide solution taken in
tube Q?
a) chemical change leading to combination reaction
b) chemical change leading to decomposition reaction
c) physical change leading to combination reaction
d) physical change leading to decomposition reaction

3 Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of a 1

(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

4 What happens when calcium is treated with water? 1

(I) It does not react with water
(II) It reacts violently with water.
(III) It reacts less violently with water.
(IV) Bubbles of hydrogen gas formed stick to the surface of calcium.

Options:
(a) (I) and (IV)
(b) (II) and (III)
(c) (I) and (II)
(d) (III) and (IV)

5 Which of the following is a chemical property of metals? 1

a) High electronegativity
b) Ability to form negative ions
c) Reactivity with water
d) Brittle nature

6 A white powder is used by doctors to support fractured bones. The formula of 1

the compound in the powder is
a) CaSO4 .2H2O
b) CaSO4 .1/2H2O
c) CaSO4 .1.5H2O
d) CaSO4 .2.5H2O

7 Which of the following oxides of iron would be obtained on the prolonged 1

reaction of iron with steam?
a) FeO
b) Fe2O3
c) Fe3O4
d) Fe2O3 and Fe3O4

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 NEW GROUP
NEW VENTURE
M.K
CREATIONS
CLIQ TO
JOIN
8 Walking in a straight line and riding a bicycle are the activities which are 1
possible due to a part of the brain. Choose the correct location and name of this
part from the given table:
Part of the Brain Name

a) Fore brain Cerebrum

b) Midbrain Hypothalamus
c) Hindbrain Cerebellum
d) Hindbrain Medulla

9 Anaerobic process 1
a) takes place in yeast during fermentation.
b) takes place in the presence of oxygen.
c) produces only energy in the muscles of human beings.
d) produces ethanol, oxygen and energy.

10 Choose the correct order of binary fission in Leishmania 1

a) I, II, III, IV, V

b) I, III, II, V, IV
c) I, III, V, II, IV
d) I, II, III, V, IV

11 Select the correct option which represents the labelling for the site where 1
maximum reabsorption of water occurs and the labelling for the site which
filters the blood brought to the nephron respectively.

a) B and C
b) C and B
c) A and C
d) A and B

12 If a round, green-seeded plant (RRyy) is crossed with wrinkled, yellow seeded 1

pea plant (rrYY), the seeds produced in F1 generation are:
a) round and green
b) round and yellow
c) wrinkled and green
d) wrinkled and yellow

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13 The blue colour of the sky and reddening of the sun at sunrise and sunset is due 1
to
a) Tyndall effect
b) Dispersion of light
c) Refraction of light
d) Scattering of light

14 The image formed by the plane mirror is always 1

a) Virtual, erect and diminished
b) Virtual, erect and magnified
c) Virtual, erect and of the same size
d) Real, erect and of the same size

15 Organisms of a higher trophic level which feed on several types of organisms 1

belonging to a lower trophic level constitute the
a) food web
b) ecological pyramid
c) ecosystem
d) food chain

16 Choose the incorrect statement from the following: 1

a) Ozone is a molecule formed by three atoms of oxygen.
b) Ozone shields the surface of the Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
c) Ozone is deadly poisonous.
d) Ozone gets decomposed by UV radiations.

Q. No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:

a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true

17 Assertion (A): Human populations show a great deal of variations in traits. 1

Reason (R): All variations in a species have equal chances of surviving in the
environment in which they live.

18 Assertion (A) : Highly reactive metals are obtained by electrolytic reduction. 1

Reason (R) : In the electrolytic reduction, metal is deposited at the cathode.

19 Assertion (A): Food chains generally consist of only three or four steps. 1
Reason (R): Our food grains such as wheat and rice, vegetable and fruits and
even meat contain varying amounts of pesticides.

20 Assertion (A): A compass needle is placed near a current-carrying wire. The 1

deflection of the compass needle decreases when the compass needle is
displaced away from the wire.
Reason (R): Strength of a magnetic field decreases as one moves away from a
current-carrying conductor.

Section-B
Q. No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 Complete and balance the equations: 2
(i) NaOH (aq) + Zn(s) →
(ii) CaCO3 (s) + H2O (l) + CO2 (g) →

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22 What happens when 2
i) a spirogyra filament matures and attains a considerable length.
ii) a sporangia in Rhizopus bursts on maturation.

23 a) Why is nutrition necessary for the human body? 2

b) What causes movement of food inside the alimentary canal?
OR
a) What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands?
b) State the function of bile juice and bile salts in the process of digestion.

24 The refractive indices of glass and water with respect to air are 3/2 and 4/3 2
respectively. If the speed of light in glass is 2 × 108 m/s, find the speed of light
in water.

25 An electric heater rated 1100 W operates at 220 V. Calculate (i) its resistance, 2
and (ii) the current drawn by it.
OR
a) Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines produced by a current-carrying
circular loop showing the direction of current in the loop and the
direction of the magnetic field lines.
b) State the rule that can be applied to know the direction of magnetic field
lines in the above case.

26 a) Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances. 2

b) List two changes in habit that people must adopt to dispose
non-biodegradable waste, for saving the environment.

Section-C
Q. No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions

27 A metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating its 3

sulphide in the presence of air. Identify the metal and its ore and give the reaction
involved.

28 Two ores X and Y were taken. On heating these ores it was observed that 3
a) ore X gives CO2 gas, and
b) ore Y gives SO2 gas.
Write steps to convert these ores into metals, giving chemical equations of the
reactions that take place.
OR
a) With the help of a diagram explain the method of refining of copper by
electrolysis.
b) How are broken railway tracks joined? Give the name of the process and
the chemical equation of the reaction involved.

29 List in tabular form three differences in the movement of leaves of a 3

Touch-me-not plant when touched and movement of a tendril towards a support.

30 In flowering plants, the pollen grains are transferred to stigma by pollination but 3
the female germ cells are present in the ovary. Explain with the help of a
labelled diagram (only concerned parts), how the male germ cell reaches the
ovary.

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31 The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is -1/5. Analyzing this 3
value state the (i) type of spherical mirror and (ii) the position of the object with
respect to the pole of the mirror. Draw ray diagram to justify your answer.

32 For a heater rated at 4 kW and 220 V, calculate : 3

a) the current,
b) the resistance of the heater,
c) the energy consumed in 2 hours, and
d) If 1 kWh is priced at Rs 4.50, the cost of energy consumed

33 You are provided with a resistor, a key, an ammeter, a voltmeter, four cells of 3
1.5 V each and few connecting wires. Using these circuit components, draw a
labelled circuit diagram to show the setup to study the Ohm's law. State the
relationship between potential difference (V) across the resistor and the current
(I) flowing through it. Also draw V-I graph, taking V on the X-axis.

Section-D
Q. No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.

34 a) Define isomerism. Draw all possible isomers of butane? 5

b) “A compound 'X’ on combustion gives a yellow flame with lots of
smoke". What inference would you draw from this statement?
c) State the role of alkaline KMnO4 in the reaction involving the
conversion of an alcohol to corresponding carboxylic acid.
OR
Consider the molecular formula of the carbon compounds (a) and (b)
as given below:
a) C3H8O
b) C3H6O2
i) Identify the functional groups in (a) and (b) and write their structures.
ii) Are (a) and (b) isomers? Give reason.
iii) What happens when alkaline KMnO4 is added, drop by drop, into a test
tube containing warm propanol? Write the chemical equation for the
reaction and state the role of alkaline KMnO4 in this reaction.

35 a) List the sequence of events in the uterus of a human female from 5

fertilisation of egg till childbirth.
b) State the changes that are observed in the uterus if fertilisation of egg
does not occur.
OR
a) Suggest any two categories of contraceptive methods to control the size
of the human population which is essential for the prosperity of a
country. Also explain about each method briefly.
b) Name two bacterial and two viral infections each that can get sexually
transmitted.
c) List two advantages of using a condom during a sexual act.

36 The image formed by a spherical mirror is real, inverted and its magnification 5
is - 2. If the image is at a distance of 30 cm from the mirror, where is the object

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 placed? Find the focal length of the mirror. List two characteristics of the image
formed if the object is moved 10 cm towards the mirror.
OR
a) Define the focal length of a spherical lens.
b) A divergent lens has a focal length of 30 cm. At what distance should an
object of height 5 cm from the optical centre of the lens be placed so that
its image is formed 15 cm away from the lens? Find the size of the
image also.
c) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in the above
situation.

SECTION - E
Questions No. 37 to 39 are case-based/ data-based questions with 2 to
3 short sub-parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37 Take a look around you. You will find that most of the common household 4
items such as sugar, vinegar, cooking gas, food, clothes etc., around us are
based on carbon. The gases nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide and fuels such
as natural gas, kerosene, diesel and petrol have one thing in common and that is
the nature of chemical bond between their atoms. All these, and many more
substances around us, have covalent bonds between their atoms.

a) Carbon element plays a very important role in our daily life. Name the
unique property of Carbon which results in formation of several
compounds of it?
b) Draw the structure of Cyclo Hexane.
c) Priyanka was explaining to Keerthi that carbon has 2 electrons in K shell
and 4 electrons in L shell. It can neither gain nor lose 4 valence electrons
to acquire the nearest noble gas configuration. Justify her statement by
giving a proper reason.
OR
c) Show the formation of bond between carbon and chlorine atoms.

38 In order to trace the inheritance of traits Mendel crossed pea plants having one 4
contrasting character or a pair of contrasting characters. When he crossed pea
plants having round and yellow seeds with pea plants having wrinkled and green
seeds, he observed that no plants with wrinkled and green seeds were obtained
in the F1 generation. When the F1 generation pea plants were cross-bred by
self-pollination, the F2 generation had seeds with different combinations of
shape and colour also.

a) Write any two pairs of contrasting characteristics of pea plant used by

Mendel other than those mentioned above.
b) Differentiate between dominant and recessive traits.
c) State the ratio of the combinations observed in the seeds of F2
generation (in the above case). What do you interpret from this result?

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 OR

c) Given below is a cross between a pure violet flowered pea plant (V) and a
pure white flowered pea plant (v). Diagrammatically explain what type of
progeny is obtained in F1 generation and F2 generation.

Pure violet flowered plant X Pure white flowered plant.

(VV) X (vv)

39 Study the following electric circuit in which the resistors are arranged in three 4
arms A, B and C

a) Find equivalent resistance of arm B

b) Calculate the equivalent resistance of the parallel combinations of arms
B and C.
c) Determine the current that flows through the ammeter.

OR
c) Determine the current that flows through the ammeter when arm B
is withdrawn from the circuit.

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 MADURAI SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24
Answer Key
GRADE : X SUBJECT CODE: 086
MAX MARKS : 80 SUBJECT: SCIENCE

SECTION –A

1) d
2) c
3) d
4) c
5) c
6) c
7) b
8) d
9) a
10) a
11) a
12) c
13) a
14) b
15) c
16) b
17) a
18) c
19) c
20) b

SECTION –B
21. On heating ferrous sulphate crystals (FeSO4 .7H2O) it decomposes to ferric oxide,
sulphur dioxide and sulphur [Link] oxide is solid while sulphur dioxide and
sulphur trioxide are [Link] sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide are acidic and
hence these gasses turn the moist blue litmus red.
(or )
i)*The reaction mixture becomes white in colour and a precipitate Is formed.
ii)*White precipitate settles down after 10 minutes.
 22.

23. =>A person with high blood sugar level is called a diabetic.
=>Diabetic persons are advised by doctors to take less sugar in their diet.
=>The persons having severe diabetes are treated by giving injections of insulin.

24. The traits B which in 60 % of the population is likely to have arisen [Link] is
because the traits (or variations) produced in an organism during successive
generations get accumulated in the population of the species.

25. i) Because the least distance of distinct vision is 25 cm

ii) -7/2 cm

26. “A” is ethyl alcohol “B” is Acetic acid (2)

alk. KMnO4

C2H5OH -------> CH3COOH

SECTION-C

27.(i)Scientific knowledge awareness, helpfulness (1)

ii)The container becomes porous when blue vitriol, I e CuSO4 solution is kept into
it because iron being more reactive displaces Copper from Copper sulphate ( blue
vitriol) solution and itself forms green coloured ferrous sulphate. (2)

28. a) Q is most reactive because it displaces `P’ from P2O3 and `R’ from RSO4.
b) `R’ is least reactive because `P’ displaces `R’ from RO and Q displaces `P’
from [Link] means Q is more reactive than `P’ Therefore R is less reactive than P
and
c) Displacement Reactions

29. a)i) Object at all distances 18cm,20cm,22cm,30cm will produce

magnified images
ii) At u=22cm and u=30cm, the image will be formed on the screen
b) used in microscope and telescope, correction of hypermetropia
defect etc (3)
 OR
Concave mirror - magnified
Convex mirror –Diminished

30. Main difference between a & b is, a-KOH

(1) Explanation of starch test – (2)
31. Resistance of conductor depend
i) Resistivity of the material
ii) Length of the conductor
iii ) Cross – sectional area of conductor
iv) Temperature of the conductor

32. a).
 33. Name of the gasses : Ozone gas O3
how formed :
*O2 is present in the atmosphere.
*It is broken down because of ultraviolet rays of sun to form free O2 molecules
O2 O+O
These free O2 react with O2 gas to form ozone.
O2 +O O3
Why essential :
Ozone layer helps to prevent us from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the
sun.
Why is it depleting :
It is depleting due to the use of CFC (Chloro fluoro carbon) Which is used in
Refrigerators, Air conditioners & Fire extinguishers.

SECTION-D

34. a) `A’ contains soft water because it forms lather with soap.
b) CH3COOH + NaHCO3 -------> CH3COONa + H2O+CO2
2C17H35-COONa +Mg2+ -------> (C17H35COO)2 Mg +2 Na+
2CH3COOH + CuO -------> (CH3COO)2 + H2O
(or )
a) 5 to 8 % of acetic acid in water is vinegar.
b) Pure ethanoic acid is called glacial acetic [Link] melting point is 290K
c) It is because they are not completely ionized in aqueous solution.
- +
d) CH3COOH+H2O -------> CH3COO +H3O
CH3COOC2H5+NaOH -------> CH3COONa +C2H5OH

35. Name Any 3 hormones-(2)

Write any 3 functions(3)
OR
i)auxin –(1)
ii) tip of the shoot and root (1) iii) phototropic
movement (1)
iv. The stem grows towards the sunlight (1)
v. Root (1)

36.
 SECTION-E

37. a) High pressure is needed to get higher percentage of [Link]

temperature is needed to get higher amount of NH3
b) It is an exothermic reaction because more NH3 is formed at low [Link]
example of exothermic reaction would be the combination of methane which can be
represented as follows.
CH4 +O2 -------> CO2 +H2O +Heat
(or)
Those substances which can add oxygen or remove hydrogen are called oxidizing
[Link] can gain [Link] substances which can add ,hydrogen or
remove oxygen are called reducing [Link] can lose electrons.NH3 can add
hydrogen to a substance thus acts as a reducing agent.
38. (a ) Hypothyroidism: Its consequences are
(i)Increases in weight
(ii) Lethargy
(iii)Unwanted sleep
(b) Pituitary gland secretes growth hormone.
(i) Deficiency of growth hormone leads to dwarfism (Short height )
(ii) Excess secretion of this hormone leads to giants.(extremely tall )

(or)

(a) Thyroxine:
Stimulate the metabolism of carbohydrates,proteins and fats in the cells to
produce energy.

(b) Adrenaline :
Triggers the body’s fight (or) flight response .It is called an emergency
hormone.

39. i) ohm
ii) At a constant temperature, current flowing through the conductor is
directly proportional to the potential difference
iii) R3 is the highest ( or) Resistance (4)
 MADURAI SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-24
ROLL NO: SUBJECT CODE: 086
GRADE : X SUBJECT: SCIENCE
MAX MARKS : 80 DURATION: 3 Hrs.

Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:

● This question paper comprises 39 Questions. All questions are compulsory.

● This question paper is divided into five sections-A, B,C,D and E.

● Section-A-Questions No-1 to 20 are multiple choice questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

● Section-B-Questions No-21 to 26 are very short answer type questions. Each question carries 2
marks. Answers to these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.

● Section-C-Questions No-27 to 33 are short answer type questions. Each question carries 3 marks.
Answers to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.

● Section-D-Questions No-34 to 36 are long answer type questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
Answers to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.

● Section-E-Questions No.37 to 39 are of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment carrying 4

marks each with sub-parts.

● There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in some sections. Only
one of the alternatives has to be attempted.
 Section A
1. Identify a reaction which is not an oxidation reaction: [1]
a) Corrosion b) Rancidity c) Combination d) Double displacement

2. Galvanization is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating with a thin

layer of [1]
a) Silver b) Gallium c) Zinc d) Aluminium

3. Which of the following does not belong to the same homologous series? [1]
a) C3H8 b) CH4 c) C2H6 d) C4H8

4. The genetic constitution of an organism is called [1]

a) Genome b) Trait c) Genotype d) Phenotype

5. A student is to find the focal length of a : [1]

i. concave mirror,
ii. convex lens by using a distant object.
He will observe that the screen is on the same side as the object
a) in both the cases b) in case (ii) but not in case (i)
c) in case (i) but not in case (ii) d) in neither of the two cases

6) To perform an experiment to identify the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed, first of all you
require a dicot seed. Select dicot seeds from the following group. [1]
Wheat, gram, maize, pea, barley, ground-nut.
a) Gram, maize and ground-nut b) Wheat, gram and pea
c) Gram, pea and ground-nut d) Maize, pea and barley

7. The image formed by a concave mirror is real, inverted, and of the same size as the object. The position
of the object must then be [1]
a) beyond the center of curvature b) at the center of curvature
c) at the focus d) between the center of curvature and focus

8. The final product of glycolysis is : [1]

a) Glucose b) Acetyl CoA c) Malic acid d) Pyruvic acid

9. What is Phytochrome? [1]

a) Pigment of the plant body b) Endocrine gland of the plant body
c) All of these d) Hormone of the plant body

10. In human beings, fertilization of ovum takes place in: [1]

a) Fallopian tubes b) Ovary c) Uterus d) Vagina
11. Which of the following hormone present in the newborn child that becomes
smaller with advancing years? [1]
a) Thymus gland b) Testes c) Pineal gland d) Ovary

12. Which of the following elements occurs in a free state in nature? [1]
a) Fe b) Ni c) Pt d) CO

13. A wire of length`l’ made of material resistivity 𝜌 is cut into two equal parts. The resistivity of the two
parts are equal to [1]
a) 𝜌 b) 𝜌-2 c)2𝜌 d)4𝜌

14) Lead pencil contains: [1]

a) Graphite b) Diamond c) Lead d) Lead sulphate

15. Substance X is formed by the reaction of carboxylic acid and alcohol. It is used in making ice
creams,cold drinks, perfumes and in flavouring agents. Name X. [1]
a) Aldehyde b)Alkyne c) Ester d) Ketone

[Link] a chemical reaction follows: [1]

a) Law of Multiple proportions b) Law of Conservation of mass
c) Law of definite proportions d) Law of Reciprocal proportions

[Link] 17 to 20 are assertion – reasoning based questions:

These consist of two statements-Assertion (A) and Reason (R ).Answer these questions selecting the
appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

17. Assertion (A): Salts are the products of an acid-base reaction. [1]
Reason (R): Salt may be acidic or basic.

18. Assertion (A): Wire A is thin in comparison to wire B of same material same length then resistance of
wire A is greater than resistance of wire B. [1]
Reason (R): Resistivity of wire A is greater than resistance of wire B.

19. Assertion (A): Plants excrete various waste products during their life processes.
Reason (R): They produce urea just like humans. [1]

20. Assertion (A): Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery. [1]
Reason (R): Platinum, gold and silver are least reactive metals.
 Section B
21. Why does a moist blue litmus paper turn red when it is brought near the mouth of the test tube in
which ferrous sulphate crystals are being heated? [2]
(or)
While studying the double displacement reaction, the solutions of barium chloride and sodium
sulphate are mixed together. [2]
(i) What do you observe as soon as the two solutions are mixed together?
(ii) What will happen in the above observation made by you after ten minutes?
22. Write the difference between ammeter and voltmeter. [2]
23. Why are some patients of diabetes treated by giving injections of insulin? [2]
24. If trait A exists in 10 % of a population of a sexually reproducing species and trait B exists in 60% of
the same population, Which trait is likely to have arisen earlier? [2]
25. i. Ravi kept a book at a distance of 10 cm from the eyes of his friend Hari. Hari is not able to read
anything written in the book. Explain, why?
ii. A lens of focal length 10 cm is being used by a student in the laboratory as a magnifying glass. His
near point distance is 25 cm. What magnification is the student getting? [2]
26. An organic compound A is a constituent of many medicines and used as an antifreeze and has the
molecular formula C2H6O. Upon reaction with alk. KMnO4, compound A is oxidized to another
compound B with formula C2H4O2. Identify the compounds A and B. Write the chemical equation for
the reaction which leads to the formation of B.

SECTION C
27. A lady bought a new iron container and put a 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 the fault is all yours. On the basis of the given passage, answer the following
questions.
i . What qualities are exhibited by Ankit?
ii. Why does the container become porous when a blue vitriol solution is kept into it?

28. P,Q, R are three elements which undergo chemical reactions according to the following equations.
(i) P2O3+2Q Q2O3+2P
(ii) 3RSO4+2Q Q2 (SO4)3+3R
(iii) 3RO +2P P2O3+3R
Answer the following questions with reasons: [3]
a) Which element is the most reactive?
b) Which element is the least reactive?
c) State the types of reaction involved.

29. An object is kept at a distance of 18 cm, 20 cm and 30 cm, from a lens of power+5D.
(i) In which case or cases would you get a magnified image?
 (ii)Which of the magnified images can we get on a screen?
(iii) List two widely used applications of a convex lens.
OR
Differentiate between virtual images formed by a concave mirror and of a convex mirror.

30. Study the fig (X) and (Y). What difference do you observe in the figure (Y)? Give a justified reason
for your answer.

31. On what factors does the resistance of a conductor depend? [3]

32. How can three resistors of resistance 2Ω,3Ω and 6Ω be connected to give a total resistance of . [3]
(a) 4Ω (b )1 Ω

33. Gas A found in the upper layers of the atmosphere, is a deadly poison but is essential for all living
beings. The amount of this gas started declining sharply in the1980s.
a) Identify gas A How is it found at higher levels of atmosphere?
b) Why is it essential for all living beings? State the cause for the depletion of this gas. [3]
SECTION – D

34. a) Out of A and B which contain hard water and which one has soft water and why?
 OR
a)How is vinegar made?
b) What is glacial acetic acid? What is its melting point?
c) Why are carboxylic acids called weak acids?
d) Write the name and the formula of two compounds formed when the ester CH3COOC2H5 undergoes
saponification. [5]

35. Name various plant hormones & give their physiological effects on plant growth and development. [5]
OR
The image shows phototropism in the plant stem.

Using the given image, answer the following questions:

i. Which plant hormone is responsible for the
bending of the stem towards the light?
ii. Where is this hormone present in the plant?
iii. What makes the stem bend towards the
light?
iv. Why is such movement of plant stems called
positive tropism?
v. Which part of the plant shows negative
phototropism?

36.

a) In above circuits, if the current reading in the ammeter A is 2A,What would be the value of R1.
b)In an electric circuit two resistors of 2Ω and 4Ω respectively are connected in series to a 6V battery.
The heat dissipated by the 4Ω resistor in 5s . [5]
 SECTION-E
37.

Ammonia is manufactured industrially from nitrogen and hydrogen by theHaber’s process using Fe as
catalyst according to the equation. N2(g) +3H2(g) 2NH3(g)
a)Under what condition of pressure and temperature higher percentage of NH3 can be obtained.
b)What type of reaction is involved in Haber’s process? Give another example of such a reaction?

(or)

What are the criteria to decide whether a particular species is an oxidizing or reducing agent? Apply this
criteria to ammonia and identify its type. [4]

38. If it is so important that hormones should be secreted in precise quantities, we need a mechanism
through which this is done. The timing and amount of hormone released are regulated by feedback
mechanics. For example if the sugar levels in blood rise, they are detected by the cells of the pancreas
which respond by producing more insulin. As the blood sugar level falls, insulin secretion is reduced.
(a) The low level of thyroxine hormone leads to many ill effects in our body, State the name of this
condition. Also state some consequences of low levels of thyroxine.
(b)Name the endocrine gland which secretes growth hormone. What will be its effect on person
having,
(i) Deficiency of growth hormones.
(ii)Excess secretion of growth hormone. [4]
(or)
State the functions of following hormones.
a) Thyroxine b) Adrenaline
39. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

In 1827, a German physicist Georg Simon Ohm (1787-1854) found out the relationship between
the current I, flowing in metallic wire and the potential difference across its terminals. He stated that the
electric current flowing through a metallic wire is directly proportional to the potential difference V, across
its ends provided its temperature remains the same.
The resistance of a circuit is defined as the ratio between the voltage applied to the current flowing
through it Rearranging the above relation R =V/I
Electric charge flows more easily through some materials than others. The electrical resistance
measures how much the flow of this electric charge is restricted within the circuit. [4]

(i) What is the unit of electrical resistance?

(ii) Define Ohm's law.
(iii) From the graph which resistance has high resistance?

(OR)

What does the slope of the V-I graph at any point represent?