Std 10

Science Question Bank

S ection - A

● Answer the following questions. (1 marks each)

Chapter 1
● MCQs
[Link] is the chemical formula of marble?
(A) Na2CO3 (B) CaCO3 (C) BaCO3 (D) Ca(OH)2
2. Burning of coal is _____ type of reaction.
(A) double displacement (B) combination (C) decomposition (D) Displacement
[Link] surface of a metal is tarnished due to the attack of moisture by acids etc. What is this
process called?

(A) Corrosion (B) Decompose (C) Oxidation (D) Redution

4. What kind of reaction is heating of CaCO3?

(A) Displacement (B) Oxidation (C) Thermal decomposition (D) Precipitation process

5. Fe2O3 + 2Al -----→ Al2O3 + [Link] given process is an example of what?

(A) Combination process (B) Displacement process (C) Decomposition process

(D) Double Displacement process
● Fill in the blanks
[Link] between magnesium and oxygen in air produces ………………..(MgO,Mg2O,MgO2)

7. Fill in the blanks to complete the equation : 6CO₂(aq) + 12H2O(l) → ……. + 6O2 + 6H2O

8. Combustion of methane produces ..... gases.(CO2 and O2,CO2 and H2O,H2O and O2)
● State whether the statements are true or false

9. Pb(s) + CuCl2 (aq) → PbCl2(aq) + Cu(s) - is an example of a displacement reaction.

[Link] gas is added to the chips packets to prevent oxidation.

[Link] oxidizing substance is oxidized.
● Answer in one sentence or word

12.. MnO2 + 4HCI ----------→ MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl₂

Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents in this process
14. State any two uses of quick lime.

Chapter 2
● MCQs
1. Which of the following is an example of a natural indicator?
(A) phenolphthalein (B) Turmeric (C) Chili (D) Chlorophyll
2. Rainwater having pH less than 5.6 is known as….
(A) Acid rain (B) Basic rain (C) Neutral rain (D) Amphoteric rain
3. Which of the following compounds is known as milk of magnesia?
(A) Mn(OH)2 (B) Mg(OH)2 (C) MgOH (D) MgO
4. What substance is the top layer of the tooth made of?
(A) CaCO3 (B) CaSO4 (C) Ca3 (PO4)2 (D) CaO
5. Which substance is produced in the chlor alkali reaction?
(A) KOH (B) Ca(OH)2 (C) NaOH (D) HCI
6. Which of the following is the chemical formula of bleaching powder?
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) CaOCl2 (C) Ca₂OCI (D) CaCO3.2H20
7. What is the chemical formula of baking soda?
(A) NaHCO3 (B) NH4CI (C) Na2CO3 (D) NaCO3
8. State the chemical formula of Plaster of Paris.
(A) CaSO4 ½ H₂O (B) CuSO4 ½ H₂O (C) CaSO4 2H₂O (D) CuSO4 2H₂O
9. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
(A) Tomato – tartaric acid (B) Orange – citric acid
(C) Ant sting – Methanoic acid (D) Curd – Lactic acid
● Fill in the blanks
10. The stinging hair of Nettle leaves injects ………. into the skin causing burning pain.(citric acid,methanoic
acid,lactic acid)
11. The pH value of an acidic solution is less than……….. (7,8,14)
12. The molecular formula of gypsum is .............
13. Toothpaste usually contains.............. substances.(Acidic,Basic,Neutral)
14. Complete the general process : Acid + Metal → Salt + ......... (Oxygen,Nitrogen,Hydrogen)
 ● State whether the statements are true or false
15. Values below 7 on the pH scale indicate an acidic solution.
16. Metallic hydrogen carbonate + base → salt + carbon dioxide + water
17. Non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature.
18. Natural source Tomato contains tartaric acid.
19. The molecular formula of sodium zincate is Na2ZnO2.
20. A salt of a strong acid and a strong base has a neutral pH value of 7.0.
● Answer in one sentence or word
21. Which acid is present in sour milk or curd?
22. Which acid is present in vinegar?
23. Name and chemical formula of the main product obtained when gypsum is heated to 373 K.
24. What is the pH of gastric juice produced during digestion?
Chapter 3
● MCQs
[Link] metal exists in liquid form at room temperature?
(A) Bromine (B) Gallium (C) Mercury (D) All of the given
[Link] of the following metal has a lower melting point?
(A) Gallium (B) Cesium (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Aluminum
[Link] of the following is a shiny metal?
(A) Iodine (I) (B) Carbon (C) (C) Nitrogen (N) (D) Bromine (Br)
4. From the three allotropes of carbon,............... is the best conductor of electricity.
(A) Fullerenes (B) Graphite (C) Diamond (D) All of the given
[Link] oxides of metals are .............
(A) Acidic (B) Basic (C) Amphoteric (D) Not possible
[Link] of the following is amphoteric oxide?
(A) Al2O3 (B) ZnO (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) CuO
[Link] will be the molecular formula of the salt formed during the following process?
Al2O3+ 2NaOH →
 (A) NaAlO2 (B) Na2AIO2 (C) Na2AIO (D) Na2AI2O
[Link] of the following order of reactivity of metals is correct?
(A) Mg > Al > Zn > Fe (B) Mg > Fe > Zn > Al
(C) Fe > Zn > Al > Mg (D) Mg > Al < Zn < Fe
9. Which of the following is a method to prevent corrosion?
(A) By galvanizing (B) By chrome plating
(C) By anodization (D) All of the given
● Fill in the blanks
10. More reactive metals like sodium and potassium are kept in the …….
11. Solder is an alloy of ......... and .........
12. If the surface of iron is exposed to moist air for a long time it gets rusted. This event is called...............
13. Fill in the blanks to complete the following equation :
Al2O3 + 2NaOH → ………. + H₂O
● State whether the statements are true or false
14. 24 carat gold is known as pure gold.
15. Brass alloys are useful for welding electrical wires together.
16. The electronic configuration of calcium (Ca) metal (atomic number = 20) is K, L, M, N= 2,8,8,2.
17. Very active metals like calcium and aluminum are used as reducing agents.
18. When a silver object is exposed to the air it reacts with the sulphur in the air to form a layer of silver
sulphide.
● Answer in one sentence or word
19. Which is the most ductile metal?
20. Which metal burns in air with a white dazzling flame?
21. What is the Aqua Regia ?
22. Name one amphoteric oxide.
23. Complete the process : MgO + H2O(l) →…………………………..
● Connect the correct pairs.
24. Section A Section B
(a) Liquid form non-metal. (i) Cygium (Cs)
(b) Metal in liquid form (ii) Iodine (I)
(c) Shiny metal (iii) Mercury (Hg)
(d) Metal with very low melting point. (iv) Bromine (Br)

25. Section A Section B

(a) when silver objects are exposed to air. (i) Brownish layer of Fe₂O3
(b) Reaction of copper with carbon dioxide in air (ii) Green layer of CuCO3
(c) Long exposure of iron to moist air (iii) Black layer of Ag₂S

Chapter 4
● MCQs
[Link] (CH4) is the main component in which substance?
(A) Biogas (B) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
2. Which of the following is the hardest substance?
(A) Graphite (B) Diamond (C) Buckminsterfullerene (D) All three of the given
3. Which of the following is a saturated compound?
(A) C3H8 (B) C2H4 (C) C₂H₂ (D) C3H6
4. Which of the following is the reaction of alcohol and carboxylic l acid in the presence of concentrated
sulfuric acid?
(A) Water splitting (B) Beta elimination (C) Combustion (D) Esterification
5. What is the general formula of alkyne compounds?
(A) CnH2n+2 (B) CnH2n (C) CnH2n-2 (D) CnH2n+1
6. Butenal is a four carbon compound with the functional group …………..
(A) Carboxylic acid (B) Aldehyde (C) Ketone (D) Alcohol
7. CH4 + 20₂ → CO2 + 2H₂O + heat and light
What type of chemical process is this?
(A) Displacement process (B) Oxidation process (C) Combustion process (D) Addition process
8. What is the suffix used for the ketone functional group?
(A) All (B) On (C) Al (D) Oic acid
9. What is vinegar?
(A) 5-8 % solution of acetic acid in water (B) 50 - 80 % solution of acetic acid in water
(C) 5-8 % solution of acetic acid in alcohol (D) 50 - 80 % solution of acetic acid in alcohol
10. Which is the first member of the alkyne homologous series?
(A) Ethane (B) Ethene (C) Propyne (D) Methane
11. The atomic formula of ethane is C2H6 so it has……………….
(A) 6 is covalently closed (B) 7 is covalently closed (C) 8 is covalently closed (D) 9 is covalently closed
● Fill in the blanks
12. Any two gradual compounds of an homologous series differ by ............ unit.
13. …………… is commonly called alcohol and is the active ingredient of all alcoholic beverages as well as a
good solvent.
14. Chlorine atom has .......... electrons in its outer shell.
15. The general formula of the alkyne series is ...........
16. The general formula of the alkane series is ...........
17. Acetic acid is also called ...............
18. To make ghee from vegetable oil ………. stimulant is used. (Nickel, Calcium, Carbon)
19. Butanone is a four-carbon compound containing a ........... functional group.
● State whether the statements are true or false.
20. Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electron pairs between two molecules are known as ionic
bonds.
21. Suffix ol is written for naming aldehyde compounds.
22. Unsaturated hydrocarbons such as propene give a yellow flame with very black smoke during
combustion.
23. CH4 + Cl₂ → CH3Cl + HCI (in presence of sunlight)
The above process is a displacement reaction.
● Answer in one sentence or word
[Link] is catenation characteristic of carbon.?
[Link] are the allotropes of carbon? Give a name.
[Link] the molecular formula of acetone (propanone).

Chapter 5
 ● MCQs
1. In which part of alimentary canal food is completely digested?
(A) Stomach (B) Mouth (C) Large intestine (D) Small intestine
2. Select the option that makes the following equation true.
6CO₂ + 12H2O → ………... + 6O2 + 6H2O
(A) C2H5OH (B) CH4 (C) C6H12O6 (D) CH3COOH
3. What happens if a tracheid and trachea become infected with micro-organisms?
(A) Movement of food from leaf to root will stop (B) The transfer of food from root to leaf will stop
(C) Upward movement of water from root to leaf will stop (D) No change in water flow
4. A person is suffering from kidney disease, by which process is urea excreted in such a patient?
(A) Peristerlysis (B) Homeostasis (C) Hemodialysis (D) Glycolysis
5. The end of nephron opens into ……………..
(A) Bowman's pouch (B) Renal artery (C) Collecting duct (D) Renal vein
6. Which is the first enzyme that mixes with food in the alimentary canal?
(A) Pepsin (B) Cellulose (C) Trypsin (D) Amylase
7. For autotrophs,…………. is essential.
(A) CO2 (B) Chlorophyll (C) Sunlight (D) All of the given
8. Decomposition of pyruvate in …………… produces carbon dioxide,water and energy.
(A) Cytoplasm (B) Cytoplasm (C) Chloroplast (D) Nucleus
● Fill in the blanks
9. Digested food and fat absorbed by the small intestine are transported through the ........ (blood, lymph,
water).
10. In humans, the kidney is a part of the system associated with ……….. (Respiration, Nutrition, Excretion)
11. The opening and closing of stomata or stomata is done by …….. (chloroplasts, guard cells, stomata)
12. In ………. ,Blood becomes oxygenated in the organ. (Heart, Lungs, Kidneys)
13. The small finger-like projections in the wall of the small intestine are …………….
14. The balloon-like structures inside the lungs are called ………………….
15. The heart of a fish is made up of ………… chambers. (2, 3, 4 )
16. KOH substance is used for absorption of …………… gas. (O2, CO2, NH3)
17. Trypsin enzyme digests ………. (Protein, Fat, Starch)
18. Respiratory pigment in humans are ………….. (hemocyanin, hemoglobin, lymph)
 ● State whether the statements are true or false
19. Respiration rate of aquatic animals are much faster than terrestrial animals.
20. In amoeba, the motion of the gills is responsible for moving the food into the mouth.
● Answer in one word or sentence
21. Food entering in the small intestine from the stomach in small amounts is controlled by what?
23. Where do plants store their excreta?
24. What is called transpiration?
25. Which blood cells block the passage of blood by depositing blood at the site of bleeding?
26. Give the full name of ATP.

● Match the following

27. Section A Section B

1. Diaphragm (a) Excretory system
2. Blood. (b) Respiratory system
(c) Transportation system

28 Section A Section B
1. Human Heart (a) Cup shaped
2. Kidney. (b) Four sections
(c) either side of backbone

Chapter 6
● MCQs
[Link] disease is caused by iodine deficiency?
(A) Diabetes (B) Goiter (C) Syphilis (D) Dwarfism
2 Deficiency of …………hormone causes dwarfism.
(A) Adrenaline (B) Insulin (C) Growth (D) Testosterone
3. Which of the following hormone is not for growth?
(A) Auxin (B) Gibberellin (C) Cytokinin (D) Abscisic acid
● Fill in the blanks
4. ………. Endocrine gland is unpaired. (Testes, Pituitary, Adrenal)
5. Body movement and balance are regulated by ………….. (Cerebellum,pons,medulla)
6. The conversion of electrical signals into chemical signals in a neuron takes place in
…………. (in the cell body, in the nerve ending, in the axon)

● State whether the statements are true or false

7. Abscisic acid is an example of an growth hormone.
8. Reflex actions is conducted by the heart.
9. Secretion of saliva, blood pressure and vomiting are voluntary actions.
10. Control and coordination in plants is through nerves and muscle tissue.
● Answer in one word or sentence
11. Which endocrine gland regulates the amount of sugar in the blood?
[Link] hormone produced by pancreas?
13. Name the growth inhibitory endocrine of plants.
14. What actions are controlled by the medulla?
15. Name the plant growth hormones.
16. The space between two neurons is known as…
17. Which hormone effect increases the heart rate?
18. Know me : 'I am the main thinking part of the brain'
19. Which part of plant shows negative geotropism?
● Match the following
20. Section A Section B
1. Gibberellin (a) helps in rapid cell division
[Link] acid (b) helps in the growth of the stem
(c) inhibits plant growth
21. Section A Section B
[Link] receptors (a) tongue
[Link] receptors (b) nose
(c) skin
22. Section A Section B
 [Link] (a) Ovaries
[Link] (b) Testes
(c) Pancreas

23. Section A Section B

1. Adernal gland (a) Stimulates growth
2. Thyroid gland (b) Prepare for emergency condition
(c) Regulates metabolism
24. Section A Section B
1. Pituitary gland (a) Prepare body in emergency condition
2. Hypothalamus (b) Stimulates growth
(c) Stimulates glans to release hormones.

Chapter 7
● MCQs
[Link] of the following is not a part of the human female reproductive system?
(A) Ovary (B) Uterus (C) Sperm (D) Fallopian tubes
2. Which of the following is a bacterial disease?
(A) Warts (B) AIDS (C) Syphilis (D) Malaria
3. What is the ability of a single cell in Plasmodium to divide into many cells called?
(A) Budding (B) Fission (C) Binary Fission (D) Multiple Fission
[Link] is essential for organisms because it ….
(A) Organisms can remain alive. (B) Energy requirement can be satisfied.
(C) Growth can be sustained. (D) Life can be sustained from generation to generation.
● Fill in the blanks
5. Fertilization of sperm and ovum takes place in …………. (uterus,vagina,fallopian tubes)
6. Regeneration occurs in ………… organisms. (Rhizopus, Planaria, Plasmodium)
7. Production of Testosterone Endocrine in …………. organ.
8. Asexual reproduction in ………… takes place by budding. (Amoeba, Yeast, Rhizopus)
9. In a male, the testicles are located outside the abdominal cavity in the …………….
10. The distal narrow end of the uterus is known as ………………. (cervix, vagina, ovaries)
11. Anthers contain …………………. (Carpel, Ovary,pollen grain)
12. …… is not part of the male reproductive system. (Scrotum, cervix, prostate gland)

● True or false
[Link] in Leishmania is by fission.
[Link] reproduction in bryophyllum occurs through buds on the edge of the leaf.
[Link] is a unisexual flower.
[Link] sex determination is legal in our country.
[Link] testes secrete the sex hormone testosterone.
[Link] temperature is 2°C to 3°C higher than body temperature.
[Link] is a mechanical contraceptive method.
● Answer in one sentence or word
20. In which organism does binary fission take place only in a definite longitudinal orientation?
21. Which endocrine is responsible for pubertal growth of beard and mustache in boys?
22. Name the sexually transmitted diseases caused by bacteria.
23. Through what does the embryo in the mother's body receive nourishment?
24. In plants,the ovule matures and transforms into what after fertilization?
● Match the following
25. Section A Section B
1. Fragmentation (a) Planaria
2. Regeneration (b) Spirogyra
(c) Yeast
26. Section A Section B
1. Budding (a) Potatoes
2. Vegetation Reproduction (b) Yeast
(c) Spirogyra

Chapter 8
 ● MCQs
[Link] type of reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material?
(A) Vegetative reproduction (B) Asexual reproduction (C) Sexual reproduction (D) Angiogenesis

2. Crossing between tall (TT) and short (tt) plants of pea resulted in all plants being taller
because………
(A) Height is a dominant trait. (B) Humility is a dominant trait.
(C) Height is a recessive trait. (D) Height in pea plants is not controlled by 'T' or 't' genes.
[Link] many pairs of sex chromosomes are there in human body cells?
(A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four
[Link] scientist first carried out systematic experiments to study genetics?
(A) Miller (B) Mendel (C) Darwin (D) Lamarck

● Fill in the blanks

5. A human cell contains ............... pairs of chromosomes. (21, 22, 23)
6. Characteristics of parents are inherited from ............... (cells, genes, ribosomes)
7. The presence of the human Y-chromosome is essential for ............. (Male, Female)
8. The proportion of Mendel's experiment results of plants with yellow, rough seeds and plants with
green, round seeds in the F2 generation is …………. (3:3, 3:1, 9:3)
9. …………….. animal can change its sex.( snail, dog, amoeba )
[Link] of an organism are affected through …………. (paternal DNA, maternal DNA,
both maternal and paternal DNA)

State whether the statements are true or false

11. In Mendel's experiment ¼ of the offspring in the F2 generation were short plants.
12. In a male Y-chromosome is normal in shape and the other X-chromosome is small.
13. A gene is a specific segment of DNA that contains the information for protein synthesis.

● Answer in one sentence or word

14. Write the definition of heredity.
15. Write the definition of gender determination.
16. In Mendel's pea experiment, the offspring structure during the second generation is TT, Tt,tt.
From them distinguish dominant trait and recessive traits.
17. In Mendel's pea plant experiment,how many percentage of plants in the F2 generation were
short?
18. State the possibility of the child born as a son or a daughter.

● Match the following

19. Section A Section B

1. Gene (a) Genetics
2. Heredity (b) Meiosis
(c) Segment of DNA
20. Section A Section B
1. Male (a) XX
2. Female (b) XO
(c) XY

Chapter 9
● MCQs
[Link] of the following would you choose to read small letters found in a dictionary?
(A) Convex lens (B) Concave lens (C) Convex mirror (D) Concave mirror
[Link] absolute refractive index of any medium is always ………….
(A) > 1 (B) 1 (C) < 1 (D) 0
3. The value of magnification of a plane mirror is always …………….
(A) > 1 (B) 1 (C) < 1 (D) 0
4. What is the relationship between radius of curvature R and focal length f for a spherical mirror?
(A) R=2f (B) f=2R (C) R=3f (D) R=f
5. What happens when a ray of light passes through glass into air?
(A) It moves towards normal (B) It does not refract.
(C) It moves away from the normal. (D) It is reflected in the original direction.
6. What is the diameter of the circular edge of a spherical mirror called?
(A) Principal focus (B) Mirror face (C) Focal length (D) Principal axis
[Link] an object is placed in front of a plane mirror at a distance of 40 cm, the distance between the object
and the reflection is ……… cm.
(A) 40 cm (B) 80 cm (C) 20 cm (D) 60 cm

8. What type of reflection cannot be obtained with a convex lens?

(A) Virtual and small (B) Virtual and large
(C) Real and small (D) Real and big
[Link] of the following substances cannot be used to make lenses?
(A) Water (B) Glass (C) Plastic (D) Clay
10. What kind of reflection cannot be obtained with an inverted mirror?
(A) Real and large (B) Real and small (C) Virtual and small (D) Virtual and large
11. Where does an object placed in front of a convex lens produce a reflection that is real and the same
size as the object?
(A) At the focal point of the lens (B) At a distance of twice the focal length
(C) At infinity (D) Between the luminous center and the principal focus of the lens
13. If your image is erect at any distance of an object,the mirror will be….
(A) Plane only (B) Concave only (C) Convex only (D) Plane or Concave
14. If the power of a lens is P = - 4.0 D, then what is its focal length?
(A) 4 m (B) -40 cm (C) -0.25 m (D) -25 m
15. What is the focal length of a plane mirror?
(A) Infinity (B) Zero (c) Negative (D) None of these
16. The power of a lens is +1.6 D then type of lens is…….
(A) Exospheric (B) Inspheric (C) Both Exospheric and Inspheric (D) None of these
17. Which of the following substances has the highest optical density?
(A) Glass (B) Water (C) Pearl (D) Diamond
18. What is the angle of refraction of a light ray incident perpendicular to the surface?
(A) 90 (B) 60 (C) 30 (D) 0
● Fill in the blanks
[Link] speed of light in vacuum is ……………………………….. m/s.
20. When an incident ray makes an angle of 60° with a plane mirror, the angle of reflection is………..
21. In the headlights of the car ………………. mirror is used. (Concave,Convex,plane)
 ● Answer in one sentence or word
[Link] type of mirror should be used for shaving?
[Link] colour of light has the fastest speed in vacuum?
24. What is called refraction of light?
25. State the formula of Snell's law.
26. State the formula for magnification of a spherical mirror.
● State whether the statements are true or false
27. The relation R = 2f proved only for spherical mirrors and spherical lenses.
28. Rays of light can be focused at a point with the help of a converging lens.
29. If the power of a purifying lens used by an optician in the manufacture of spectacles is -0.4D, then the
type of lens is convex.

Chapter 10
● MCQs
[Link] image of an object in the human eye is formed at……..
(A) Pupil (B) Eye (C) Retina (D) Cornea
2. ………… lenses are used to correct defect presbyopia.
(A) Convex (B) Concave (C) Bifocal (D) Contact
[Link] optical phenomenon is responsible for the twinkling appearance of stars?
(A) Atmospheric reflection (B) Atmospheric refraction
(C) Reflection (D) Total internal reflection
[Link] phenomenon of light causes the Tyndall effect?
(A) Reflection (B) Refraction (C) Scattering (D) Diffraction
5. The image formed on the retina of the human eye is………….
(A) Virtual and erect (B) Real and inverse (C) Virtual and inverse (D) Real and erect
6. Which colour of light is emitted least by fog, dust or smoke?
(A) Purple (B) Blue (C) Red (D) Yellow
7. What is the far point for a normal eye?
(A) 1m (B) Infinity (C) 25cm (D) 1cm
8. How should the power of spectacle lenses be maintained for a person suffering from myopia?
(A) Negative (B) Positive (C) Infinity (D) Zero
9. A person suffering from which defect should have positive powered lenses?
(A) Presbyopia (B) Cataract (C) Myopia (D) Hypermetropia
10. The refractive index of glass is maximum for which light?
(A) Green (B) Purple (C) Red (D) Blue
● Fill in the blanks.
[Link] children have..............type of defect in their eyes.
[Link] correct the defects of the human eye in old age,a lens of the .......... type should be used.
[Link] myopia,the image of the object is found …… the retina.(Behind,before,above)
14. If an ophthalmologist prescribes the use of a lens of +2.5 D power for eye correction, the
person have ……………. defect.
15. If the near point of the eye is moved to a distance of 35 cm, to bring it back to a distance of 25
cm, ………… type of spectacles should be used.
● Answer in one sentence or word
16. State the function of iris.
17. What is the approximate diameter of the human eyeball?
18. Write the type of image found on the retina.
19. Write the function of crystalline lens of human eye.
20. In which eye defect the near point is greater than 25 cm?
21. What is Tyndall effect?
22. Which eye defect is commonly seen in young children?
23. Which is the uppermost colour in the main rainbow?
● State whether the statements are true or false
24. In Myopia affected person can't see nearby objects clearly.
[Link] internal reflection is necessary to form rainbow.
26. A rainbow is seen in the east direction in the morning when it is raining and the sun is shining.
27. The phenomenon of separation of white light into its component colours is called scattering of
light.
[Link] are twinkling due to atmospheric refraction.
[Link] the formation of rainbow, light rays are first refracted followed by internal reflection and
finally diffraction.
30. In Hypermetropia the image is formed at the back of the retina.
 Chapter 11
● MCQs
[Link] unit of potential difference is…………..
(A) J (B) J/C (C) JC (D) C/J
2. Resistivity of conductor depends on….
(A) Length of the chord (B) Cross-sectional area of the chord (C) Size of the chord (D) Mass of the chord
3. If a wire of resistance of 5 Ω is divided into five equal pieces and connected in parallel, their equivalent
resistance will be…………..
(Α) 1/5 Ω (Β) 1 (C) 5 Ω (D) 25 Ω
4. An electric heater supplying a voltage of 220 V consumes 1.1 kW of [Link] much current will flow
through this heater?
(A) 1.1 A (B) 2.2 A (C) 4 A (D) 5 A
5. 1 μΑ =………… mA
(A) 106 (B) 10-3 (C) 10-6 (D) 103
6. Ω m is the unit of ………………….
(A) Resistivity (B) Conductance (C) Resistance (D) Resistance per unit length
7. If a current of 0.5 ampere flows through the filament of a light bulb for 10 minutes, state the charge
carried in the circuit.
(A) 200 C (B) 300 C (C) 600 C (D) 100 C
8. How much work is required to carry a charge of 2 coulomb charge between two points having a
potential difference of 6 volt?
(A) 24 J (B) 12 J (C) 8 J (D) 3J
9. 1 unit.......... Joule
(A) 3.6 x 105 (B) 3.6 x 106 (C) 3.6 × 10-6 (D) 3.6 × 104
● Fill in the blanks
10. 1 mΑ =……………. A
11. Number of electrons in 1.6C electric charge is ………………….
12. Coulomb/ second = ……………………….
13. 1 kWh = ..........J
14. Ampere x second is a unit of………….
15. The metal with the lowest electrical resistivity,the best conductor of electricity is ……..
16. Unit of electrical energy is …………….
17. A device used to change the resistance in an electrical circuit is known as …….
● Answer in one sentence or word
18. The value of electric current is measured with the help of which instrument?
19. Write the relationship between the watt, volt and ampere.
20. State the SI unit of potential difference.
21. State the SI unit of resistance.
22. State the SI unit of power and define it.
● State whether the statements are true or false
23. A metal that has a higher resistivity also has a higher resistance.
24. Unit of resistivity is Ω m².
25. Watt-hour is a unit of power.
26. In series-connection of resistors the current flowing through each resistor is different.

Chapter 12
● MCQs
[Link] rule can be used to determine the direction of a magnetic field?
(A) Faraday's law (B) Fleming's right hand rule (C) Right hand thumb rule (D) Fleming's left hand rule
[Link] to the right hand rule of thumb, which direction does the thumb point?
(A) Current (B) Magnetic field (C) Magnetic force (D) Speed of conductor
3.A fuse is a ………….. wire.
(A) Conductor with low melting point and large resistivity
(B) Insulator with low melting point and high impedance
(C) Semiconductor with low melting point and large barrier
(D) Conductor with high melting point and high impedance
[Link] coloured wire is used for earthing?
(A) Red (B) Black (C) Green (D) White
[Link] is the type of current flowing through the battery?
(A) AC (B) DC (C) Both AC and DC (D) Neither
6. A force is exerted on a current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic [Link] suggested this?
(A) Ampere (B) Ostend (C) Faraday (D) Ohm
● Fill in the blanks
[Link] direction of the magnetic field lines in the inner region of a Bar magnet is ……….
[Link] magnetic field outside the solenoid is …………..
9.A magnetic field induced by a current-carrying wire is ………………. to the distance.
(Proportional,Inversely proportional,Equal)
[Link] field lines of a bar magnet form the …………….. (Open curve,Close curve, Electric circuit)
● Answer in one word or line
11. How is a solenoid different from a coil?
12. What is similarity between magnet and solenoid?
13. Draw symbol of the fuse in the domestic electrical circuit.
14. Which factors affect the magnetic field strength of a solenoid?
15. Name the devices using current carrying conductors and magnetic field.
● State whether the statements are true or false.
[Link] magnetic field induced outside a current-carrying solenoid is uniform.
[Link] wire has low resistance and high melting point.

Chapter 13
● MCQs
[Link] an ecosystem third trophic level is always occupied by which animals?

(A) Herbivores (B) Carnivores (C).Both A and B (D) Producer

2. Disposable plastic should not be used because………..
(A) It is made of low quality materials. (B) It is made of harmful substances.
(C) It is made from decomposable substances.
(D) It is made from non-decomposable substances.
3. What would happen if deer were removed from the food chain shown below?

Grass → Deer → Tiger

(A) The number of tigers will increase.

(B) The amount of grass will decrease.
(C) The tiger will start eating grass.
(D) The number of tigers will decrease and the amount of grass will increase.
4. Which of the given class is not a component of food chain?
(i)Grass,lion,rabbit,wolf
(ii)Planks,humans,fish,locusts
(iii)Wolf,grass,snake,tiger
(iv) Frog, Snake, Eagle, Grass, Locust
(A) (i) and (iii) (B) (iii) and (iv) (C) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iv)
● Fill in the blanks
[Link] and Farm are …………… ecosystem.. (pristine, artificial, natural )
[Link] or producers form the ...............trophic level. (First,Second,Third)
[Link] contains ............ atom of oxygen. (one, two, three)
4.A non-biodegradable substance is ............... (bone, glass, excrement)
● State whether the statements are true or false
[Link] are natural cleaners.
[Link] are always more than producers.
[Link] about 10% of the amount of food is stored in the body.
[Link] flow in the ecosystem is unidirectional.
● Answer in one sentence or word
[Link] the full name of the CFC.
[Link] the definition of ecosystem.
[Link] the definition of food chain
4. Write the full name of UNEP.
5. Which chemical is used in fire extinguisher?
6. What is the main functional unit of the environment?
● Match the following
20. Section A Section B
[Link] trophic level (a) Autotrophs
[Link] trophic level (b) Herbivores
(c) Carnivores
21. Section A Section B
[Link] components (a) Plastic and glass
[Link] components (b) Plants and animals
 (c) Temperature,Air,Rain
22. Section A Section B
[Link] trophic level (a) Secondary consumer
[Link] trophic level (b) Primary Consumer
(c) Producers
23. Section A Section B
1. Natural ecosystem (a) Ocean
2. Artificial ecosystem (b) Producers
(c) Aquarium

Section –B
● Answer the following questions as directed : (2 marks each)
Chapter : 1
[Link] type of reaction is burning of [Link] equation for the reaction.
2. A solution of X is used for whitewashing.
(a) Name the substance X and write it's formula.
(b) Write the reaction of substance X with water.
[Link] is double displacement reaction? Write it's equation.
[Link] precipitation reaction with example.
[Link] is oxidation and reduction reaction? Write examples with equation.
[Link] between Exothermic and Endothermic reaction.
[Link] burning a one metal ribbon,it burns with white dazzling flame.
(A) Which is that metal? Explain its combustion process with chemical equation.
(B) What is reactant and product in that reaction? They both represent on which sides of chemical
equation ?
[Link] Following Chemical Equations.
(i) Fe + H2O -----> Fe2O3 + H2
(ii) CO2 + H2O -----> C6H12O6 +O2
[Link] Rancidity.
[Link] Decomposition reaction is known as opposite process of Combination reaction? Explain with
equations.
 Chapter : 2
[Link] common characteristics of acids and bases.
[Link] neutralization reaction with examples.
[Link] is meant by basic oxide? What are types of metal oxide? Give example.
[Link] are called acidic oxides? What are types of non-metallic oxide? Give examples.
[Link] water does not conduct electricity,while rain water conduct [Link]?
[Link] is called dilution reaction? Explain.
[Link] an equation of formation of Plaster of Paris and Write three uses of it.
[Link] an acid should be added to water for dilution?
[Link] importance of pH in stopping decay of teeth.
10.A white powder is used by doctors to support fractured bones.
(a) Write the name and chemical formula of the powder.
(b) Give two other uses of this powder.
[Link] chemical equation for following reactions.
(A) Heating baking soda.
(B) Add water into Plaster of Paris.

Chapter : 3
[Link] physical properties of Metals and Non Metals.
[Link] are acidic and basic oxides?
[Link] metal does not release Hydrogen Gas with nitric acid? Why?
[Link] is an aqua regia? Which metals can be dissolved in it?
[Link] reason : Sodium, Potassium and lithium are stored under oil.
[Link] metals form hydrogen gas on reaction with very dilute nitric acid? Write the equation of the
reaction.
Chapter : 4
[Link] the properties of covalent compounds.
[Link] the electron dot structure of carbon dioxide.
[Link] is saturated and unsaturated carbon compounds.
[Link] uses of Ethanol.
[Link] between Ionic compounds and Carbon Compounds.
[Link] difference between Diamond and Graphite.
[Link] Difference between Soap and Detergent.
[Link] is functional group? Name the functional group contained in CH3COOH and C2H5OH.
[Link] is main component in Cough Syrup? Write it's chemical formula and name.
Chapter : 5
[Link] types of living organisms on the bases of Nutrition.
[Link] name and functions of Blood components.
[Link] is lymph? Write it's two uses.
[Link] any two excretion process of plants.
5. Distinguish between Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration.
[Link] between Arteries and veins.
[Link] between Atrium and Ventricle.
[Link] Reason : The length of small intestine of herbivores is relatively much longer than that of carnivores.
Chapter : 6
[Link] are receptors? State two examples and it's location and function.
[Link] is the meaning of reflex actions? Give examples.
[Link] the effect of adrenaline hormone in human body.
[Link] do we detect the smell of an agarbatti(incense stick)?
[Link] are involuntary actions and reflex actions different from each other?
[Link] Reasons : The diabetic patient is given injections of insulin.
[Link] Reasons : It is advisable to take iodized salt in daily food.
Chapter :7
[Link] do organisms reproduce?
[Link] is the importance of DNA Copying in reproduction?
[Link] regeneration with example.
[Link] advantages of vegetative propagation.
[Link] sexual changes that occur during puberty in girls.
[Link] sexual changes that occur during puberty in boys.
[Link] is the process of pollination different from fertilisation.
[Link] between Asexual reproduction and Sexual Reproduction.
[Link] between Binary Fission and Multiple fission.
[Link] reasons : Testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity.
Chapter 8
1. How does the creation of variations in a species promote survival?
2. What is sex determination? Explain sex determination in reptiles.
3. Distinguish between dominant trait and recessive trait.
Chapter 9
1. What is reflection? Explain rules of reflection.
2. What is a plane mirror? Write the nature of an image formed by a plane mirror.
[Link] near ray diagram When an object is placed at a finite distance beyond C and Write position,nature
and size of the image.
[Link] uses of Concave mirror.
[Link] uses of Convex mirror.
[Link] refractive index of diamond is [Link] does it mean?
[Link] given terms for lens.
(A) Centre of curvature
(B) Principal Focus
[Link] the position,nature and relative size of the image formed when an object is placed between F 1
and 2F1 in front of a convex lens.
[Link] focal length of a lens of power -2.0 [Link] type of lens is this?
10. Distinguish between Concave lens and Convex lens.
11. Why do We prepare a convex mirror as a rear view mirror in vehicles?
[Link] a concave mirror is used in headlight of vehicles,torch and searchlight?
Chapter : 10
1. What is cataract? How is the vision of a person having a cataract restored?
[Link] is an atmospheric refraction?
[Link] why the planets do not twinkle.
4. Why are danger signal lights red in colours?
Chapter 11
[Link] the unit of current.
2. Define electric potential [Link] the formula and SI unit.
3. How much energy is given to each coulomb of charge passing through a 6 V battery?
4. On what factors does the resistance of a conductor depend?
5. Why are coils of electric toasters and electric ions made of an alloy rather than a pure metal?
6. What is the heating effect of electric current?
[Link] electric iron of resistance 20 Ω draws [Link] heat energy produced in 30 seconds.
Chapter 12
[Link] the devices in which a current carrying conductor and magnetic field are used.
2. Distinguish between Short circuiting and overloading.
3. Name two safety measures commonly used in electric circuits and appliances.
4. Distinguish between DC current and AC current.
5. Distinguish between permanent magnet and electromagnet.
Chapter :13
1. What do you mean by biomagnification?
2. Give any two ways in which biodegradable substances would affect the environment.
3. Give any two ways in which non biodegradable substances would affect the environment.
4. How can you help in reducing the problem of waste disposal? give any two methods.
5. Distinguish between biodegradable and nonbiodegradable waste.
6. Distinguish between producer organisms and consumer organisms.
7. Give scientific reasons : energy flow is always unidirectional in an ecosystem.

S ection – C

● Answer the following questions in brief within the limit of 60-80 words.(3 makes
each)
Chapter 1
1. Explain the combination reaction with examples.
2. What is the displacement reaction? Explain in detail with examples.
3. Write a short note on corrosion.

Chapter 2
1. What is an indicator? Explain different indicators used for Acid and Base.
2. How will you taste acid and base using an olfactory indicator? Explain it with an example.
3. Write a short note on bleaching powder.
4. Explain chlor alkali process and state the uses of product form in this process.
Chapter 3
1. What is meant by reactivity or activity series of metals? Arrange different metals in the
decreasing order of their reactivity.
2. What is ionic compound? Explain preparation of Sodium chloride.

Chapter 4
1. Explain the formation of covalent bonds in ammonia.
2. Explain the formation of covalent bonds in chlorine molecule.
3. Write a short note on allotropes of carbon.
4. What is an addition reaction? explain.
5. How would you distinguish experimentally between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid?
6. What is meant by soap? Mention the structure of molecule of soap?
Chapter 5
[Link] the role of Stomata in plants.
2. What is photosynthesis? Enlist the events that take place in a process,giving the equation of
photosynthesis.
[Link] the process of nutrition in amoeba.
4. Explain the different ways to release the energy from food material in diverse organisms.
5. Explain the transport of water in plants.

Chapter 6
1. Explain reflex [Link] spinal reflex.
[Link] plant hormones.
[Link] the properties of animal hormones.
[Link] disorders caused by hormonal imbalance in human beings.
5. How does the sensitive plant detect the touch and how do the leaves move in a response?

Chapter – 7
1. What is fission? explain different types of fission.
2. Write short note on : Budding
[Link] Menstruation.
4. Describe the methods of contraception in human beings.

Chapter – 8
1. What is sex determination state the different methods of sex determination in animals.
2. Describe the sex determination in human beings.

Chapter – 9
[Link] magnification by mirror.
[Link] is refraction? Write laws of refraction.
[Link] a short note on power of lens.
4.A concave lens has a focal length of a 15 [Link] what distance should the object from the lens be
placed so that it forms an image at 10 cm from the lens ? also find the magnification produced by
the lens.
Chapter -10
[Link] a short note on presbyopia.
[Link] the Newton's experiment showing that sunlight is composed of seven [Link]
with appropriate diagram.
[Link] Tyndall Effect.
[Link] is the clear sky blue?

Chapter -11

[Link] two factors on which the strength of an electric current in a given conducter depends?
[Link] reasons why different electrical appliances are connected in parallel with battery or Power
source.
3. Explain electrical energy and derive its [Link] Joule’s law of heating.

4. Write a short note on electric fuse.

[Link] electric refrigerator rated 400 W operates 8 hours/[Link] is the cost of the energy to operate it for 30 days
at ₹ 3.00 per kWh?

Chapter -.12
[Link] characteristics of magnetic field lines.
[Link] is an electromagnet? State the principle on which it [Link] it with appropriate
diagram and write it’s uses also.
[Link] Fleming left hand rule.

Chapter-13
1. Describe energy flow in an ecosystem.
2. Explain food web.
3. Explain how is ozone formed? State the significance of ozone layer.
[Link] types of garbage.
5. How can you help in reducing the problem of waste disposal? Give methods for it.

Section – D
● Answer the following questions in detail within the limit of 90 to 120 words (4 marks
each)
Chapter - 2
[Link] an experiment for testing of hydrogen gas formed by the reaction of zinc granules with
dilute sulphuric acid.
2. Describe importance of pH in daily life.
3. Describe an experiment to study the reaction of metal carbonate and metal hydrogen carbonate
with HCl.
4. Write a short note on washing soda.
5. Write a short note on pH scale.
6. Name the chemical compound commonly used by your mother in the kitchen for making tasty
crispy pakoras or [Link] its chemical formula and write the chemical equation of its production.
Chapter – 3
1. Describe the electrolytic refining method for the purification of metals.
2. Explain the extraction of metals in the middle of the reactivity series.
[Link] is corrosion ? how to prevent corrosion ?
[Link] between metals and nonmetals on the basis of their physical properties and chemical
properties.
[Link] thermit process with equation.
[Link] : Minerals,Ore and Gangue.
Chapter - 4
1. Explain mechanism of Micelle formation.
2. What is meant by homologous series? Mention its characteristics.
3. What are structural isomers? Draw isomers of butane.
4. What are functional groups ? give examples.
5. Below are the given five organic compounds.

A B C D E

C3H6 C2H6 C2H5OH CH3COOH C2H4

(1) From the above given compounds which is a saturated hydrocarbon?

(2) From the above givan data select the proper alcohol compound and also draw its structural
formula.
(3) Write the chemical reaction seen by reacting c and d compounds with concentrated
sulphuric acid.
(4) Write two uses of the product obtained while reacting the compounds C and D.
[Link] is hydrocarbon? Explain its classification.
Chapter – 5
[Link] the experiment to demonstrate that chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis.
[Link] : The Heart is our pump.
[Link] near and clean diagram of digestive system of human and label it also Explain complete
digestion process in small intestine.
[Link] in brief: Human respiratory system and also explain breathing in human.
[Link] the excretory system of human beings.
[Link] the structure of a nephron and how is urine produced in human?
Chapter – 6
[Link] neat and clean diagram of neuron and explain how nervous impulses travel in the body.
[Link] human brain with specific functions of its different parts.
[Link] an experiment to observe the response of plant parts to light and study phototropism in
plants.
Chapter 7
[Link] is a flower? Explain reproductive parts of flower and types of flowers on the basis of it.
[Link] sexual reproduction in flowering plants.
[Link] with diagram: Human - Male Reproductive system.
[Link] with diagram: Human - Female Reproductive system.
Chapter 8
[Link] the inheritance of any one character in two successive generations.
Explain the independent inheritance of two separate characters in pea plant on the basis of
Mendel's Experiment.
 Chapter -9
[Link] an experiment to show the refraction of light and lateral displacement through a
rectangular glass lab.
Chapter-10
[Link] a neat labelled diagram of the human eye and explain the working of each part of it.
[Link] an experiment to study the refraction of light through a triangular glass prism.
[Link] is myopia? State causes of [Link] is this defect corrected? Draw suitable diagram to
show it.
[Link] is hypermetropia?State causes of [Link] is this defect corrected? Also state
two points of difference between myopia and hypermetropia.
[Link] a note on twinkling of stars.
Chapter - 11
[Link] an experiment to verify ohm's law.
2. Explain the series combination of resistors and derive the formula of equivalent resistance.
[Link] the parallel combination of resistors and derive the formula of equivalent resistance.
Chapter -12
[Link] an experiment to show that the magnetic field is produced due to electric current.
2. What is a solenoid? Discuss the magnetic field due to a current carrying solenoid with figure.
3. Discuss the main features of a domestic wiring system with the help of a schematic diagram of
one of the common domestic circuits.

Chapter - 13

[Link] are trophic levels? Give an example of food chain and state the different trophic levels in it.
[Link] a short note on ecosystem.
[Link] the components of an ecosystem.
[Link] is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What steps are being taken to limit this
damage.
[Link] are problems caused by the non biodegradable wastes that we generate?
 Std - 10
Subject : Science (011)
Paper set 1
Time : 3 hours Total marks : 80
Instructions :
● All Sections are Compulsory.
● The numbers on the right side represent the total marks of the section.
● Draw the neat, proper and labelled diagram whenever necessary
● Write the answers to the questions in the same order as the section.

Section A Objectives

*Answer the following Q.1 to 24 as directed (1 marks each) [24]

● *Answer the following multiple choice questions by selecting appropriate option.

[Link] substance is the top layer of the tooth made of?
(A) CaCO3 (B) CaSO4 (C) Ca3 (PO4)2 (D) CaO
2. What is general formula of alkene compounds.
(A) CnH2n+2 (B) CnH2n (C) CnH2n-2 (D) CnH2n+1
3. Decomposition of pyruvate in …………… produces carbon dioxide,water and energy.
(A) Cytoplasm (B) Cytoplasm (C) Chloroplast (D) Nucleus
4. If a 5 Ω resistance wire is divide into five equal pieces and connected in parallel, their equivalent
resistance will be…………..
(Α) 1/5 Ω (Β) 1 (C) 5 Ω (D) 25 Ω
5. What is the relationship between radius of curvature R and focal length f for a spherical mirror?
(A) R=2f (B) f=2R (C) R=3f (D) R=f
6. The image of an object in the human eye is formed at……..
(A) Cornea (B) iris (C) Retina (D) Lens
● Fill in the blanks
[Link] acid is also called ..............
8. The direction of the magnetic field lines in the inner region of the bar magnet is ……….
9. Opening and closing of stomata is done by …….. (chloroplasts, guard cells, stomata)
10.…………….. animal can change its sex..( Snail, Dog, Amoeba )
11. In the headlights of the car ………………. A mirror is used. (Concave,Convex,Plane)
12. Complete following chemical equation :
Al2O3 + 2NaOH → ………. + H₂O

* State whether the following statements are true or false

13. The electronic configuration of calcium (Ca) metal (atomic number = 20) is K, L, M, N= 2,8,8,2.
[Link] a unisexual flower.
15. A rainbow is seen in the east direction of the morning when it is raining and the sun is shining.
16. A salt of a strong acid and a strong base has a neutral pH value of 7.0.
● Answer the following questions in short.
17. The space between two neurons called…
18. In Mendel's pea plant experiment,how many percentage of plants in the F2 generation were short?
19. Write the type of image found on the retina.
20. State the SI unit of potential difference.

● Match the correct pair.

Section A Section B
21. Adernal gland (a) Stimulates growth
22. Thyroid gland (b) Prepare for emergency condition
(c) Regulates metabolism

Section A Section B
[Link] components. (a) Plastic and glass
[Link] components (b) Plants and animals
(c) Temperature,Air,Rain

Section B
*Answer any nine questions from the Q. 25 to 37 within the limit of 40 to 50 words as directed:
(2 marks each). [18]
[Link] is magnesium ribbon cleaned before burning in air?
[Link] the general properties of non-metallic elements.
27. Write the difference between Aerobic respiration and Anaerobic respiration.
28. What is regeneration? Give an example of it.
29. What changes occur in girls at puberty?
30. Why is the colour of light kept red in danger signal?
31. What is the work required to move a charge of 2 C between two points having a potential difference of
12 V?
32. Why are the coils of toasters and electric irons made of alloy instead of pure metal?
33. Write two points of difference: DC current and AC current.
34. State two ways in which biodegradable substances affect the environment?
35. Give Scientific Reason : The flow of energy in an ecosystem is always unidirectional.
36. Name the equipments that uses current carrying conductor and magnetic field.
37. What is lymph? State its two functions.
Section C
* Answer any six questions from the Q 38 to 46 within the limit of 60 to 80 words as
directed: (3 marks each) [18]
[Link] is the combination process? Explain with example.
[Link] with diagram the method of electrolysis for copper purification.
[Link] about corrosion and describe measures to prevent corrosion.
[Link] reflex [Link] the spinal reflex.
[Link] the various methods of contraception.
[Link] is fission? Explain the different types of fission.
[Link] the position, type and size of a ray of reflection obtained by placing an extended object AB in
front of a convex lens at a distance from 2F.
[Link] a short note on power of lens.
[Link] electric refrigerator rated at 400W is operated for 8 hours/day, at the rate of Rs.3 per kWh, how
much energy does it cost to run it for 30 days?
Section D
*Answer any five questions from the Q 47 to 54 within the limit of 90 to 120 words as directed: (4 marks
each) [20]
47. Describe an experiment for testing of hydrogen gas formed by the reaction of zinc granules
with dilute sulphuric acid.
[Link] importance of pH in daily life.
[Link] are the given five organic compounds.

A B C D E

C3H6 C2H6 C2H5OH CH3COOH C2H4

1. From the above given compounds which is a saturated hydrocarbon?

2. From the above givan data select the proper alcohol compound and also draw its structural
formula.
3. Write the chemical reaction seen by reacting c and d compounds with concentrated
sulphuric acid.
4. Write two uses of the product obtained while reacting the compounds C and D.
50. Draw a labeled diagram showing the internal structure of the human heart and explain the transport of
blood in it.
[Link] a labeled diagram of the human digestive system and explain the process of digestion in the
stomach and small intestine.
[Link] the causes of myopia and show how it can be prevented with a suitable diagram.
[Link] is magnetic field? Draw the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet and state its properties.
54. Explain the following terms.
(a) Food web (b) Biomagnification
 Std - 10
Subject : Science (011)
Paper set 1
Time : 3 hours Total marks : 80
Instructions :
● All Sections are Compulsory.
● The numbers on the right side represent the total marks of the section.
● Draw the neat, proper and labelled diagram whenever necessary
● Write the answers to the questions in the same order as the section

Section A Objectives

*Answer the following Q.1 to 24 as directed (1 marks each) [24]

* Choose the correct alternative from these alternatives

1. Which of the following pairs is wrong?
(A) Tomato – tartaric acid (B) Sour fruits – citric acid
(C) Ant sting – methanoic acid (D) Curd – Lactic acid
2. Butenal is a four carbon compound with the functional group …………..
(A) Carboxylic acid (B) Aldehyde (C) ketone (D) Alcohol
3. What happens if a plant's tracheid and trachea become infected with micro-organisms?
(A) Movement of food from leaf to root will stop
(B) The transfer of food from root to leaf will stop
(C) Upward movement of water from root to leaf will stop
(D) No change in water flow
[Link] a current of 0.5 ampere flows through the filament of a light bulb for 10 minutes, state the
charge carried in the circuit.
(A) 200 C (B) 300 C (C) 600 C (D) 100 C
[Link] the image formed by an concave mirror appears virtual and larger than the object then where
will the object be located?
(A) Between principal focus and center of curvature (B) At the center of curvature
(C) Behind the center of curvature (D) Between the pole and the focal point
6. Which phenomenon of light causes the Tyndall effect?
(A) Reflection (B) Refraction (C) Scattering (D) Division
* Fill in the blanks.
7. To make ghee from vegetable oil …….. is used. (Nickel, Calcium, Carbon)
8. A magnetic field induced by a current-carrying wire is ………… to distance.(proportional, Inversely
proportional,equal)
[Link] humans, the kidney is a part of the system associated with ……….. (Respiration, Nutrition, Excretion)
10. The proportion of Mendel's experiment results of plants with yellow, rough seeds and plants with
green, round seeds in the F2 generation is …………. (3:3, 3:1, 9:3)
11. The speed of light in vacuum is ……………………………….. m/s.(3×10^6,3×10^8,3×10^8)
12. Solder is an alloy of ......... and .........
Write whether the following statements are true or false.
13. When a silver object is exposed to air it reacts with the sulphur in the air to form a layer of silver
sulphide.
14. Testicular temperature is 2°C to 3°C higher than body temperature.
15. In Hypermetropia the image is formed at the back of the retina.
16. Non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature.

* Answer the following questions as requested.

17. Which plant part shows negative geotropism?

18. Write the definition of heredity.

19. What is the approximate diameter of the human eyeball?

20. The value of electric current is measured with the help of which instrument?

*Match the following:-

Section A Section B
[Link] (a) Ovaries
[Link] (b) Testes
(c) Pancreas

Section A Section B
[Link] trophic level (a) Autotrophs
[Link] trophic level (b) Herbivores
(c) Carnivores
 Section B
Answer any nine questions from the Q. 25 to 37 within the limit of 40 to 50 words as directed:
(2 marks each). [18]
25. A solution of substance X is used for whitewashing.
(1) Name the substance X and write its formula.
(2) Write the reaction of substance X with water.
26. Give scientific reason : Metals like sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene.
27. Write the difference between artery and vein.
28. How does pollination differ from fertilization?
29. Why is reproduction necessary in organisms?
30. What is Cataract? How can it be removed?
31. Calculate the heat generated in 30 S if an electric iron of resistance 20 Ω draws a current of 5 A.
32. Define SI unit of current.
33. Differentiate between short circuiting and overloading.
34. State two ways in which non-biodegradable substances affect the environment?
35. What can you contribute to reduce the problem of waste disposal? Name any two methods.
36. Name two safety measures commonly used in electrical circuits and devices.
37. Write any two examples of excretory action in plants.
Section C
* Answer any six questions from the Q 38 to 46 within the limit of 60 to 80 words as
directed: (3 marks each) [18]

38. What is displacement reaction? Explain by giving chemical equation.

39. What is called an reactivity series? Arrange the different metals in descending order of their
reactivity.

40. State the general properties of an ionic compound.

41. Describe plant hormones.

42. Briefly explain Budding.

43. Explain menstrual cycle.

44. A concave lens has focal length 15 cm. At what distance from the lens should the object be
placed so that its image is 10 cm from the lens? Also find the magnification obtained by the lens.

45. What is refraction of light? Write the laws of refraction.

46. Write a short note on electrical fuse.

Section D
* Answer any five questions from the Q 47 to 54 within the limit of 90 to 120 words as
directed: (4 marks each)
[20]
47. Which substance does your mom use in the kitchen to make crispy pakoras or cakes? Write its name
and write the production along with the chemical equation.
48. Write a short note on pH measurement.
49. Explain the mechanism of micelle formation.
50. Draw a diagram of excretory system in human and explain its parts.
51. Explain with a diagram how unicellular organisms obtain nutrition.
52. Draw a simple labeled diagram of the human eye and explain the function of its main parts.
53. Draw a diagram of a typical domestic electrical circuit, state the salient features of domestic wiring
systems.
54. Why is ozone layer depletion a concern for us? What steps are being taken to limit this damage.?