KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, HYDERABAD

REGION
Model Question Paper- 1
Subject - Science (086)
Class – X (2024-25)
Max Marks-80 Timings: 3 Hrs
GeneralInstructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%
would be provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.

2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type

questions carrying 1 mark each.

3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.

4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.

5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.

6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units

of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION- A
Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select
andwritethe correctchoiceaswell asthe answertothesequestions.
1 MnO2 + 4HClMnCl2+ 2H20+ Cl2 1

The reaction given above is a redox reaction because in this case

(a)MnO2 is oxidised and HClis reduced.

(b)HClis oxidised.

(c)MnO2 is reduced.

(d)MnO2 is reduced and HClis oxidised.

2 Which of the following are exothermic processes ? 1

(i) Reaction of water with quicklime (iii) Evaporation of water

(ii) Dilution of an acid (iv) Sublimation of camphor

(crystals)

(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)

 (c) (i) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

3 Which one of the following processes involve chemical reactions ? 1

(a) Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder
(b) Liquefaction of air
(c) Keeping petrol in a china dish in the open
(d) Heating copper wire in presence of air at high temperature

4 Consider the following compounds : 1

FeSO4 , CuSO4, CaSO4, Na2CO3

The compound having maximum number of water of crystallisation in its crystalline form
in one molecule is

(a) FeSO4 (b) CuSO4

(c) CaSO4 (d) Na2CO3

5 Which of the following gives the correct increasing Order of acidic strength ? 1

1. Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid

2. Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid

3. Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid

4. Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

6 Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of 1
aluminium are responsible for the same ?

1. Good thermal conductivity

2. Good electrical conductivity

3. Ductility

4. High melting point.

(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii)(c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iv)

7 An element A is soft and can be cut with a knife. This is very reactive to air and cannot be 1
kept open in air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identify the element from the following

(a) Mg (b) Na (c) P (d) Ca

8 The filtration units of kidneys are called? 1

(a) ureter (b) urethra (c) neurons (d) nephrons

9 Choose the forms in which most plants absorb nitrogen 1

(i) Proteins (ii) Urea (iii) Nitrates and Nitrites (iv) Atmospheric
nitrogen

(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)

10 Lack of oxygen in muscles often leads to cramps among cricketers. This results due to- 1

[Link] of pyruvate to ethanol

[Link] of pyruvate to glucose

[Link]-conversion of glucose to pyruvate

[Link] of pyruvate to lactic acid

11 Which of the following is not associated with growth of plant ? 1

(a) Auxin (b) Gibberellins (c) Cytokinins (d) Abscisic acid

12 Two pink coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 Red, 2 pink and 1 white flower 1
progeny. The nature of the cross will be

(a) double fertilisation (b) self pollination

(c) cross fertilisation (d) no fertilisation

13 Rays from Sun converge at a point 15 cm in front of a concave mirror. Where should an 1
object be placed so that size of its image is equal to the size of the object?

(a) 15 cm in front of the mirror.

(b) 30 cm in front of the mirror.

(c) between 15 cm and 30 cm in front of the mirror.

(d) more than 30 cm in front of the mirror.

14 A prism ABC (with BC as base) is placed in Different orientations. A narrow beam of white 1
light is Incident on the prism as shown in Figure. In which of The following cases, after
dispersion, the third colour From the top corresponds to the colour of the sky?
 (a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iv)

15 Excessive exposure of humans to UV-rays results in 1

(i) damage to immune system (iii)skin cancer

(ii) damage to lungs (iv) peptic ulcers

(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iv) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)

16 Depletion of ozone is mainly due to 1

(a) chlorofluorocarbon compounds (c) methane

(b) carbon monoxide (d) pesticide

ASSERTION REASON QUESTIONS

Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions by 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: Some metal oxides are amphoteric is nature. 1

Reason: Metallic oxides show acidic behavior.

18 Assertion: Traits like eye colour or height are inherited traits. 1

Reason: Inherited traits are not transferred from parents to young ones.
19 Assertion: Convex mirror is used as a shaving mirror. 1

Reason: Convex mirror always forms an enlarged image.

20 Assertion: Herbivores are called first order consumers. 1

Reason: Tiger is a top carnivore.

SECTION B (SHORT ANS TYPE QUESTIONS- 2 MARKS EACH)

21 Write balanced chemical equations to represent the following statements 2

A. Carbon (coke) burns in air to form carbon dioxide gas.

B. A piece of sodium metal on putting in water forms caustic soda and hydrogen gas.

22 (I) How many chambers are present in the heart of 2

(a) Fish (b) Amphibians.

(II) Why is it necessary to separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in mammals

and birds?

OR

Name any two digestive enzymes secreted in the human digestive system and write their
functions.

23 If both kidneys of a person stop functioning, which machine can be used? What is this 2
procedure known as?

OR

(a) What will happen to the guard cells and stomatal pore when water flows to guard
cells ?

(b) How do plants transmit informations from cell to cell ?

24 Draw a ray diagram to show the position and nature of the image formed by a convex 2
lens when the object is placed;

1. Beyond 2F.

2. Between F and 2F

25 What is a solenoid? When does a solenoid behave as a magnet? Draw the pattern of the 2
 magnetic field produced inside it showing the directions of the magnetic field lines.

26 You have been selected to talk on “ozone layer and its protection in the school 2
assembly ” on “Environment Day”

I. Why should ozone layer be protected to save the environment?

II. List any two ways that you would stress in your talk to bring in awareness
amongst your fellow friends that would also help in protection of ozone layer as well as
the environment.

SECTION C (SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS- 3 MARKS EACH)

27 State reasons for the following 3

(a) A tarnished copper vessel begins to shine again when rubbed with lemon.

(b) All alkalisare bases but all bases are not alkalis.

(c) Use of a mild base like baking soda on the honey bee stung areas gives relief

OR

A compound which is prepared from gypsum has the property of hardening when water
is mixed in right quantity with it:

(i) Write common name and the chemical name of thjs compound.

(ii) Give chemical equation for its preparation.

(iii) List its two uses

28 (a) A non-metal X exists in two different forms Y and Z . Y is the hardest natural substance 3
whereas Z is a good conductor of electricity. Identify X , Y , Z .

(b) An element X on reaction with oxygen forms an oxide XO2 . The oxide when dissolved
in water turns blue litmus red. State whether element Xis a metal or non-metal.

(c) Name the metal which is alloyed with copper to make bronze.

29 Define reflex action. With the help of a flow chart show the path of a reflex action such 3
as sneezing.

30 Guinea pig having black colour when crossed with Guinea pig having same colour 3
produced 100 offsprings out of which 75 were black and 25 were white.
 Now find out

(a) What is the possible genotype of the guinea pig

(b) Which trait is dominant and which trait is recessive?

(c) What is this cross called as, and what is the ratio of F2 progeny obtained from this
cross?

31 (a) Ravi kept a book at a distance of 10 cm from the eyes of his friend Hari. Hari is 3
not able to read anything written on the book. Explain why?

(b) A lens of focal length 5.0 cm is being used by a student in the laboratory as a
magnifying glass. His least distance of distinct vision is 25 cm. What magnification is the
student getting?

32 i. What is meant by resistance of a conductor? Define its SI unit. 3

ii. List two factors on which the resistance of a rectangular conductor depends.

iii. How will the resistance of a wire be affected if its

(1) length is doubled, and (2) radius is also doubled?

Give justification for your answer.

33 State the rule to determine the direction of a- 3

(a) Magnetic field produced around a straight conductor carrying current and

(b)force experienced by a current carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field

which is perpendicular to it.

OR

How can we increase the strength of magnetic field produced by a current-carrying

circular coil ?

SECTION D (LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS- 5 MARKS EACH )

34 a) Compare soaps and detergents on the basis of their composition and cleansing 5
action in hard water.

b) What happens when ethanol is treated with sodium metal? State the behaviour
of ethanol in this reaction.

c) Draw the structure of cyclohexane.

 d) Name the following compound.

35 1) In the given figure name the parts marked 1 to 6. 5

2) Differentiate between pollination and fertilization.

36 In the given circuit, 5

Find-

A. Total resistance of the network of resistors

B. Current through ammeter A, and

C. Potential difference across 3 Ω and 6 Ω resistors.

SECTION E (CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS – 4 MARKS EACH )

37 In a science class, students learn about different allotropes of carbon, including graphite, 4
 diamond, and fullerene. They conduct experiments to understand their unique
properties and uses.

Observation Details: Graphite is soft, conducts electricity, and is used in

[Link] hard, transparent, and used in jewelleryand cutting
[Link] are spherical molecules and have potential applications in
nanotechnology.

Answer following questions

A. What is meant by “allotropes” in the context of carbon?

B. Explain why graphite is a good conductor of electricity.

C. How does the structure of diamond contribute to its hardness?

D. What are some potential applications of fullerenes in technology?

38 The communication between the central nervous System and the other parts of the body 4
is facilitated by the peripheral nervous system consisting of cranial nerves arising from
the brain and spinal nerves arising From the spinal cord. The brain thus allows us to think
and take actions based on that [Link] brain has three such major parts or regions,
namely the fore-brain, mid-brain and hind-brain. The fore-brain is the main thinking part
of the brain. It has regions which receive sensory impulses from various receptors.
Separate areas of the fore-brain are specialized for hearing, smell, sight and so on. There
Are separate areas of association where this sensory information is interpreted by
putting it together with information from other receptors as well as with information
that is already stored in the brain. Based on all this, a decision is made about how to
respond and the information is passed on to the motor areas Which control the
movement of voluntary muscle.

[Link] system facilitates the communication between the central nervous system and
the other parts of the body?

[Link] is the role of the brain?

[Link] are three parts of the human brain?

[Link] is the main thinking part of the brain?

39 A concave mirror forms image of an object thrice in Its size on a screen. Magnification of 4
a mirror gives information about the size of the image relative to the Object. It is defined
as the ratio of size of image to the size of object. It is represented by m.

m= Size of image /Size of Object

Sign of magnification by mirror gives the information about the nature of the image
produce by it.

[Link] the nature of image formed.

[Link] the object x distance from the pole of mirror, Then find image distance from the pole.

[Link] the radius of curvature of mirror is R, then write the relation between object
distance, image distanceand focal length of the mirror.

[Link] one use of concave mirror.

 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, HYDERABAD REGION
Model Question Paper(2024-25) - 2
Subject - Science (086)
Class – X (2024-25)

Max Marks-80 Timings: 3 Hrs

General Instructions:

[Link] questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33% would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.

[Link] A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1 mark
each.

[Link] B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.

[Link] C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.

[Link] D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.

[Link] E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04 marks
each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION- A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the cor-
rect choice as well as the answer to these questions.

[Link] among the following statement(s) is(are) true?

Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to :

(i)The formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride

(ii)Sublimation of silver chloride

(iii)Decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride

(iv) oxidation of silver chloride

(a) (i) only (b) (i) and (iii)

(c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (iv) only

[Link] aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following solution would
reverse the change?

(a)Baking powder (c)Ammonium hydroxide solution

(b)Lime (d)Hydrochloric acid

[Link] of the following are exothermic processes ?

(i) Reaction of water with quicklime

(ii) Dilution of an acid

(iii) Evaporation of water

(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)

(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

4.A metal and a non-metal that exists in liquid state at the room temperature are respectively:

(a) Bromine and Mercury (c) Mercury and Bromine

(b) Mercury and Iodine(d) Iodine and Mercury

5. The electronic configurations of three elements X , Y and Z areX - 2 8, ; Y - 2 8, , 7 and Z - 2 8, , 2 . Which of

the following is correct ?

(a) X is a metal

(b) Y is a metal

(c) Z is a non-metal

(d) Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal

[Link] the given diagram of a closed stomata: (1), (2), (3) and (4) respectively are:

(a) nucleus, chloroplast, guard cell, vacuole

(b) nucleus, chloroplast, vacuole, guard cell

(c) chloroplast, nucleus, vacuole, guard cell

(d) vacuole, guard cell, nucleus, chloroplast

[Link] of oxygen in muscles often leads to cramps among cricketers. This results due to-

(a) conversion of pyruvate to ethanol

(b) conversion of pyruvate to glucose

(c) non-conversion of glucose to pyruvate

(d) conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid

[Link] opening and closing of the stomatal pore depends upon-

(a) oxygen

(b) temperature

(c) water in guard cells

(d) concentration of CO2 in stomata

[Link] humans, the life processes are controlled and regulated by

(a) reproductive and endocrine systems (c) endocrine and digestive systems

(b) respiratory and nervous systems (d) nervous and endocrine systems

[Link] the list given below, select the character which can be acquired but not inherited

(a) colour of eye (b) colour of skin

(c) size of body (d) nature of hair

[Link] are given water, mustard oil, glycerine and Kerosene. In which of these media a ray of light incidentOb-
liquely at same angle would bend the most ?

(a) Kerosene (b) Water

(c) Mustard oil (d) Glycerine

[Link] clear sky appears blue because

(a)Blue light gets absorbed in the atmosphere.

(b)Ultraviolet radiations are absorbed in the atmosphere.

(c)Violet and blue lights get scattered more than lights of all other colours by the atmosphere.

(d)Light of all other colours is scattered more than the violet and blue colour lights by the atmosphere.
[Link] the following groups of materials, which group(s) contains only non-biodegradable items ?

(i)Wood, paper, leather (iii)Plastic, detergent, grass

(ii)Polythene, detergent, PVC (iv) Plastic, bakelite, DDT

(a) (iii) (b) (iv)

(c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iv)

[Link] decomposer’s in an ecosystem-

(a) convert inorganic material, to simpler forms

(b) convert organic material to inorganic forms

(c) convert inorganic materials into organic compounds

(d) do not breakdown organic compounds

[Link] protect tooth decay we are advised to brush our teeth regularly. The nature of the tooth paste commonly
used is

(a) acidic (b) neutral

(c) basic (d) corrosive

[Link] an attempt to demonstrate electrical conductivity through an electrolyte, the following apparatus

(Figure) was set up-

Which among the following statement(s) is(are) correct ?

(i) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic

(ii) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for conduction.
(iii) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete
(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution.
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iv)

(c) (ii) only (d) (iv) only

ASSERTION -REASON QUESTIONS

Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions by
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

[Link] : Gas bubbles are observed when sodium carbonate is added to dilute hydrochloric acid

Reason : Carbon dioxide is given off in the reaction.

[Link] : In humans, males play an important role in determining the sex of the child.

Reason : Males have two X chromosomes.

[Link] : For observing traffic at our back, we prefer to use a convex mirror.

Reason : A convex mirror has a much larger field of view than a plane mirror or a concave mirror.

[Link] : Aquariums are known as the man-made ecosystems.

Reason : Aquariums are created and maintained by humans.

SECTION B (SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS- 2 MARKS EACH)

21.(i) Define photochemical reaction.

(ii) Write the balanced equation for the following reaction and identify the type of reaction :

Potassium bromide + Barium iodide Potassium Iodide + Barium bromide.

[Link] two functions performed by bile juice.

OR

(a) What will happen to the guard cells and stomatal pore when water flows to guard cells ?

(b) How do plants transmit informations from cell to cell ?

[Link] is phloem ? Name its two main components (elements) which help in the conduction of food.

OR
What is parasitism ? Give two examples of parasites one from animals and one from plants.

[Link] object of height 1.2 m is placed before a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm so that a real image Is
formed at a distance of 60 cm from it. Find the position of an object. What will be the height of the Image
formed ?

[Link] is a compass needle ? What happens when a Compass needle is placed-

(a) in a region having noMagnetic field, (b) near a bar magnet ?

26.(a) What are decomposers ?

(b) State in brief the role of decomposers in the environment.

SECTION C ( SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS- 3 MARKS EACH )

[Link] the following substances will dissociate to produce ions in their solutions?

(i) Hydrochloric acid(iv) Sodium hydroxide

(ii) Nitric acid (v) Potassium hydroxide

(iii) Sulphuric acid(vi) Magnesium hydroxide

OR

A housewife found that the cake prepared by her Is hard and small in size. Which ingredient has she forgotten
to add that would have made the cake fluffy? Give reason and write the reaction involved.

28.(a)Arrange the metals Zn, Mg, Al, Cu and Fe in decreasing order of reactivity.

(b) What would you observe when you put

(i) Some zinc pieces into blue copper sulphate solution ?

(ii) Some copper pieces into green ferrous sulphate solution.

(c) Name a metal which combines with hydrogen gas. Name the compound formed.

[Link] the structure of a sieve tube. Name the cells which are present along sieve tubes in the phloem
tissue. Draw a labelled diagram of phloem tissue.

[Link] the plant Mendel used for his experiment. What type of progeny was obtained by Mendel in F1 and
F2 generations when he crossed the tall and short plants? Write the ratio he obtained in F2 generation plants.

[Link] the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow :
(i) Name the defect of vision represented in the diagram. Give reason for your answer.

(ii) List two causes of this defect.

(iii) With the help of a diagram show how this defect of vision is corrected.

32.(a) Define the term volt.

(b) State the relation between work, charge and potential difference for an electric [Link] the poten-
tial difference been the terminals of a battery if 100 joules of work is required to transfer 20 coulombs of
charge from oneterminal of the battery of the other.

33.A coil of insulated copper wire is connected to a galvanometer. What would happen if a bar magnet is :

(i) Pushed into the coil ?

(ii) Withdrawn from inside the coil ?

(iii)Held stationary inside the coil ?

OR

How can we increase the strength of magnetic field produced by a current-carrying circular coil ?

SECTION D (LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS- 5 MARKS EACH )

[Link] organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula CH24O2 .
This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound B .

(a) Identify the compound A.

(b) Write the chemical equation for the reaction with ethanol to form compoundB .

(c) How can we get compound A from B ?

(d) Name the process and write corresponding chemical equation.

(e)Which gas is produced when compound A reacts with washing soda ? Write the chemical equation.

35.a) Write the function of following parts in human female reproductive system
(i) Ovary (ii) Oviduct (iii) Uterus

(b) Describe in brief the structure and function of Placenta.

36.(a) Define power and state its SI unit.

(b) A torch bulb is rated 5 V and 500 mA. Calculate its

(i) Power

(ii) Resistance

(iii)Energy consumed when it is lighted for 2½ hours.

SECTION E (CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS- 4 MARKS EACH )

[Link] a practical session, students observe how detergents work when cleaning greasy utensils. They notice
that when detergent is added to water, it forms micelles, which play a crucial role in removing dirt and
[Link] Details-

- The hydrophilic (water-attracting) heads of the detergent molecules face outward.

- The hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails point inward, trapping grease and dirt.

A. What is the role of the hydrophilic heads in the formation of micelles?

[Link] do micelles facilitate the cleaning process of greasy utensils?

[Link] happens to micelles when they are rinsed away with water?

[Link] is it important for detergents to form micelles to effectively clean surfaces?

[Link] took three concave mirrors of different focal lengths and formed the experiment to see the image
formation by placing an object different distances With these mirrors as shown in the following table:

Now answer the following questions:

(a) List two properties of the image formed in Case I.

(b) In which one of the cases given in the table the mirror will form real image of same size and why?
(c) Name the type of mirror used by dentists. Give reason why do they use such type of mirrors.

(d) Look at the table and identify the situation (object distance and focal length) which resembles the situation
in which concave mirrors are used as shavingmirrors? Draw a ray diagram to show the image formation in this
case.

[Link] movements in plants are not directional movements. They are notdependent on the stimulus and
are growth independent. For example, the leaves of a touch me not plant (Mimosa pudica), fold up Immedi-
ately when touched. These kinds of changes Occur due to the changes in the amount of water in the Leaves.
Depending on the quantity, they either swell up or shrink. Plant hormones or phytohormones are responsible
for the control and coordination of plants. There are different types of hormones, which affect the growth of a
plant. Phytohormones are chemical compounds which are released by stimulated cells. These hormones are
diffused around the plant cells. They have a role in the cell division, cell enlargement, Cell differentiation, fruit
growth, falling of leaves, Ripening of fruits, ageing of plants etc.

A. Name the phenomenon called for the movement in growth of plants.

B. What do you mean by nastic movement ?

C. What are the different types of hormones of plants?

D. The plant hormone help in the cell growth at the Shoot tips by elongating the cells and help in the Growth
process is ?
 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN HYDERABAD REGION
Model Question Paper - 3
Class X (2024-25)
Science (086)
TIME: 3 Hours MAX. MARKS: 80.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately
33%would be provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
3. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type
questions carrying 1mark each.
4. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
5. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
6. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
7. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of
assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2 marks.
8. Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.

SECTION - A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the following
questions 1 – 20
[Link] QUESTIONS MARKS

1 What is the minimum resistance which can be made by using five resistors each of 1/5 1
ohms.
A) 1/5 ohm (B)1/25 ohm (C)1/10 ohm (D) 25 ohm

2 Sneha will use which instrument to detect the presence of electric current in a closed 1
circuit.
(A) Galvanometer (B)Ammeter (C) Voltmeter (D) Thermometer

3 Select the name of the compound C3H7COOH from the following: 1

(A) Butanal (B) Butanoic acid (C) Propanal (D) Propanoic acid

4 Identify part labelled as ‘R’ from the diagram given below: 1

(A) Uterus (B) Oviduct (C) Ovary (D) Fallopian tube

5 The physical quantity which has unit Joule/Coulomb. 1

(A) Current (B) Charge (C) Potential difference (D) Resistance

6 If a round, green seeded pea plant (RR yy) is crossed with wrinkled, yellow seeded pea 1
plant (rr YY), the seeds produced in the F1 generation are:
(A) Wrinkled and Green (B) Round and Yellow
 (C) Wrinkled and Yellow (D) Round and Green

7 What happens to the current in short circuit? 1

(A) Increase heavily (B) Does not change
(C) Reduces substantially (D) Vary continuously

8 Observe the diagram, and identify the tropic movement shown in the figure given below: 1

(A) positively geotropic movement (B) chemotropic movement

(C) phototropic movement (D) hydrotropic movement

9 If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what 1
should be done?
(A) Wash the hand with saline solution
(B) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of baking soda
(C) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali
(D) After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand

10 Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location 1, 2, 3. 1

(A). [Link], 2. trypsin, [Link]

(B) 1. amylase, 2. pepsin, 3. trypsin
(C) 1. trypsin, 2. amylase, 3. Pepsin
(D) 1. pepsin, 2. Trypsin, [Link]

11 The electronic configuration of three elements ‘P’,’Q’ and ‘R’ are P- 2,8,8. Q- 2, 7. 1
R- 2, 8, 3. Which of the given is correct?
(A) P is a metal (B) Q is a metal
(C) R is a non-metal (D) Q is a non-metal and R is a metal
12 Which of the following groups are autotrophs? 1
i) Algae ii)Fungi iii)Photosynthetic Bacteria iv)Spirogyra v)Green plants vi)Animals
(A) i, ii, iii, iv (B) i, ii, iii, vi
(C) ii, iii, iv, v (D) i, iii, iv, v

13 What do you observe when solid lead nitrate is heated in a test tube? 1
(A) Yellow colour gas is evolved (B) Brown colour gas is evolved
(C) greenish-yellow powder is formed (D) green powder is formed

14 Identify the chemical reaction taking place in the diagram given below: 1

(A) Combination reaction (B) Displacement reaction

(C) Decomposition reaction (D) Oxidation reaction

15 Vinegar is a solution of: 1

(A) 5-8% acetic acid in alcohol (B) 20-30% of acetic acid in water
(C) 20-30% of acetic acid in alcohol (D) 5-8% acetic acid in water

16 Which one of the following is incorrect? 1

(A) Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is higher than 5.5
(B) Milk of magnesia is used as an antacid
(C) Pain and irritation caused by bee sting can be relieved by using baking soda on the
stung area
(D) when pH of rain water is less than 5.6, it is called acid rain

Q. no 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): Cytokinins promote cell division. 1
Reason (R): Cytokinins are present in greater concentration in roots, fruits and seeds.
18 Assertion (A): The main organ of human excretory system is kidney. 1
Reason (R): Kidneys remove excess water and nitrogenous wastes from the body.
19 Assertion (A): Magnetic field lines never intersect each other. 1
Reason (R): There must not be two north directions at a point.
20 Assertion(A): In double displacement reactions, no precipitate is formed. 1
Reason(R): Barium Sulphate is precipitated during the double displacement reaction
between Sodium Sulphate and Barium Chloride.
 SECTION – B
[Link]: 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21 (i) What are stomata? 2
(ii) How do the opening and closing of stomata takes place?

22 Give reasons for the following: 2

(i) Ionic compounds have higher melting and boiling points.
(ii) Sodium is kept immersed in kerosene.
(OR)

Explain any two ways to prevent corrosion.

23 Why do the walls of a trachea not collapse when there is less air in it? 2

24 A student has difficulty in reading the blackboard while sitting in the last row. What could 2
be the defect the child is suffering from? How can it be corrected?
(OR) 2
In a human eye write the function of the following parts:
(a) Cornea (b) Ciliary muscles

25 (i)Bio-degradable waste materials are broken down into finer particles of the matter with 1
the help of some microbes. What are they called? Give two examples.
(ii) What will be the consequences of absence of decomposers in an ecosystem? 1

26 State the function of the following plant hormones: 2

(i) Auxin (ii) Abscisic acid

SECTION - C
[Link]: 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27 A converging lens has a focal length of 12cm. Calculate at which distance the object 3
should be placed from the lens so that it forms an image at 48cm on the other side of the
lens.

28 A white powder is added while baking breads and cakes to make them soft and fluffy. 3
Write the name of the powder? Name its main ingredients. Explain the function of each
ingredient. Write the chemical reaction taking place when the powder is heated during
baking.

29 (i)How are the lungs designed in human beings to maximise the area for exchange of 1½
gases?
(ii)Name the energy currency in the living organisms. When and where is it produced in 1½
human?
(OR)
How are water, minerals and food transported in plants? Explain.
3
30 (i) The first trophic level in a food chain is always a green plant. Why? 1
(ii) Which of the following are always at the third trophic level of the food chains? 1
(a) Carnivores. (b) Autotrophs. (c) Herbivores.
(iii) What will be the amount of energy available to the organism of the third trophic level 1
of a food chain, if the energy available at the first trophic level is 5000 joules.

31 (i) Draw magnetic field lines around a solenoid. 1

(ii) List any two properties of magnetic field lines. 2
(OR)
How will magnetic field produced at a point due to a current carrying circular coil changes
 (a)If we increase the current flowing through the coil. 1
(b) Reverse direction of current through the coil 1
(c) Increase the number of turns in the coil? 1

32 Identify the position of an object and the type of spherical mirror and draw ray diagrams to 3
describe the nature, position and relative size of the image formed.
i) When it is used by a dentist.
ii) When it is used as a rear view mirror in the vehicles.

33 A reddish brown coloured metal ‘X’ is used in electrical wiring, when its powder gets
heated strongly in a china dish, its colour changes into a black substance ‘Y’. When hy-
drogen gas is passed over this black substance, it regains its original colour. Based on the
above information answer the following questions:
(i) Name the metal ‘X’ and the black-coloured substance ‘Y’. 1
(ii) Write balanced chemical equations for both the reactions. 2

SECTION - D
[Link]: 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34 (i) Distinguish between cross-pollination and self-pollination. 1
(ii)Write any two post fertilization changes that occur in a flower. 1
(ii) Draw the longitudinal section of a flower showing the following parts: 3
Stigma, Style, Ovary.
(OR)
(i) Name the mode of reproduction of the following organisms:
(a) amoeba (b) plasmodium (c) spirogyra (d) planaria 2
(ii) How Bryophyllum can produce new plants from its leaves? 1
(iii) Write any two advantages of vegetative propagation? 2

35. (i) Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of 3 cells of 2V each in 2
series, a combination of three resistors of 20Ω, 10Ω, 30Ω connected in parallel, a plug
key and an ammeter, all connected in series.
(ii) Use this circuit to find the value of the following:
(a) Total effective resistance of the circuit. 1½
(b) Total current in circuit 1½

36 (i) What is the difference between the chemical composition of soaps and detergents? 1
(ii) Briefly explain the action of soaps in removing an oily spot from a shirt. 2
(iii)Why are soaps not considered suitable for washing where water is hard? 2
(OR)
(i) What are hydrocarbons? 1
(ii) Give the structural differences between saturated hydrocarbons and unsaturated 2
hydrocarbons with one example each.
(iii) What is a functional group? Give examples of two different functional groups. 2

SECTION - E
[Link]: 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 Mendel used a number of contrasting visible characters of garden peas – round/ wrinkled
seeds, tall/short plants, white/violet flowers and so on. He took pea plants with different
characteristics – a tall plant and a short plant, produced progeny from them. In this first
generation, or F1 progeny – no ‘medium-height’ plants. All plants were tall. This meant
that only one of the parental traits were seen, not some mixture of two. The second
generation or F2, progeny of the F1 tall plants are not all tall. Instead, one quarter of them
are short. This indicates that both the tallness and shortness traits were inherited in the
plants, but only the tallness trait was expressed.
 (i) Why did Mendel select a pea plant for his experiments? 1
(ii) Write the monohybrid cross between tall and short plants. 2
(iii) What is the expected phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation? 1
(OR)
What is the expected genotypic ratio of the F2 generation of plants?

38 The metals in the middle of the activity series such as iron, zinc, lead, copper, etc., are
moderately reactive. These are usually present as sulphides or carbonates in nature. It is
easier to obtain a metal from its oxide, as compared to its sulphides and carbonates.
Therefore, prior to reduction, the metal sulphides and carbonates must be converted into
metal oxides. The sulphide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the
presence of excess air. The carbonate ores are changed into oxides by heating strongly in
limited air.
(i) What is Calcination? 1
(ii) Give a suitable chemical reaction for the process of Roasting. 1
(iii) Name the process of converting metal oxide to metal? 1
(iv)Name some other reducing agent which can be used to extract metal from metal oxide? 1
(OR)
Give the complete reaction when manganese dioxide is heated with Aluminium powder.

39 The lenses form different types of images when object placed at different locations. When
a ray is incident parallel to the principal axis, then after refraction, it passes through the
focus or appears to come from the focus. When a ray goes through the optical centre of the
lens, it passes without any deviation. If the object is placed between focus and optical
centre of the convex lens, erect and magnified image is formed. As the object is brought
closer to the convex lens from infinity to principal focus, the image moves away from the
convex lens from focus to infinity. Also, the size of image goes on increasing and the
image is always real and inverted. A concave lens always forms a virtual, erect and
diminished image irrespective of the position of the object.
(i)Where is the location of image, formed by a convex lens when the object is at infinity? 1
(ii) When an object is placed in front of a concave lens, where is the image formed? 1
(iii) Where is the image formed by a convex lens when the object is placed at its focus? 1
(iv) When the object is placed at 2F in front of convex lens, where is the image formed? 1
(OR)
Compare the size of the image with object when the object is placed between infinity
and optical centre of a concave lens.

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 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN HYDERABAD REGION
Model Question Paper - 4
Class X (2024-25)
Science (086)
TIME: 3 Hours MAX. MARKS: 80.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately
33%would be provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
3. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying
1mark each.
4. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
5. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
6. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
7. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04 marks
each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2 marks.
8. Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.

SECTION – A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the following
questions 1 – 20
[Link] QUESTIONS MARKS

1 Which of the following is the correct representation of electron dot structure of nitrogen? 1

2 If two parents have the genotypes AA x aa, the probability of having an aa genotype in the 1
F1 generation is:
(a) 50 per cent (b) 25 per cent
(c) None of these (d) 75 per cent

3 Which of the following statements is true for acids? 1

(a) Bitter and change red litmus to blue (b) Sour and change red litmus to blue
(c) Sour and change blue litmus to red (d) Bitter and change blue litmus to red

4 The image shows the structure of a flower. 1

Which process will likely be disturbed or not occur, if labelled part is removed from the
flower?
(a) Transport of pollen (b) Formation of fruit
(c) Development of pollen tube (d) Formation of pollen
5 Which of the following hydrocarbons represent the isomer of Pentane? 1

6 In the given figure the various trophic levels are shown in a pyramid. At which trophic 1
level is maximum energy available?

(a) T4 (b) T2
(c) T1 (d) T3

7 Two devices are connected between two points in parallel. The physical quantity that re- 1
mains same between two points is
(a) Current (b) Voltage (c) Resistance (d) None

8 Electrical impulse travels in a neuron from 1

(a) Dendrite →axon → axonal end → cell body
(b) Cell body → dendrite → axon → axonal end
(c) Dendrite → cell body → axon → axonal end
(d) Axonal end → axon → cell body → dendrite

9 Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction: 1

x Na(s) + y Cl2 (g) → z NaCl (s)
(a) 2, 1, 2 (b) 1, 1, 2
(c) 3, 1, 3 (d) 1, 2, 1

10 In which of the following groups of organisms, food material is broken down outside the 1
body and absorbed?
(a) Bread moulds, Yeast and Mushrooms (b) Mushroom, green plants, Amoeba
(c) Cuscuta, lice, tapeworm (d) Paramoecium, Amoeba, Cuscuta

11 A cylindrical conductor of length l and uniform area of cross section A has resistance R. 1
Another conductor of length 2l and resistance R of the same material has area of cross-
section
(a) A/2 (b) 3A/2 (c) 2A (d) 3A
12 What are the products of a neutralization reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and 1
sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?
a) HCl and NaOH b) H2O and NaCl c) H2O and HCl d) NaCl and NaOH

13 Ethanol, on heating at 443 K with conc H2SO4 gives 1

14 Study the given experimental set up. 1

If in the test tubes I and III, black residue was obtained and in test tubes II and IV, no
change was observed, then metals P,Q ,R, and S could be respectively
(a) Al, Cu, Pb, Ag (b) Pb, Cu, Ag, Al
(c) Zn, Al, Cu, Ag (d) Zn, Cu, Al, Ag

15 The magnetic field lines due to a straight wire carrying a current are: 1
(a) Straight (b) Circular (c) Parabolic (d) Elliptical

16 What is the maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5Ω ? 1
(a) 1/5 Ω (b) 10 Ω
(c) 5 Ω (d) 1 Ω

Q. no 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): Chemical equations can be made more informative. 1
Reason (R): We can write physical state of reactants and products, temperature and pres-
sure, name of catalyst used etc.

18 Assertion (A): Excretory unit of kidneys is nephron. 1

Reason (R): It has no role in secretion of urine.

19 Assertion (A): A growing plant appears to bend towards the direction of light. 1
Reason (R): The plant hormone auxin diffuses towards the shady side of the shoot.

20 Assertion (A): The strength of the magnetic field produced by a current carrying circular 1
coil increases on increasing the current flowing through the coil.
Reason (R): Magnetic field strength is inversely proportional to the current flowing in the
coil.
 SECTION – B
[Link]: 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21 State the necessary conditions of autotrophic nutrition and name the by product. Mention 2
the source of this by product.

22 Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity in molten state? 2

(OR)
Show on a diagram the transfer of electrons between the atoms in the formation of
NaCl. Write symbols of cation and anion present in NaCl.

23 How are the alveoli designed to maximise the exchange of gases? 2

24 A person is advised to wear spectacles with convex lenses. What type of defect of vision is 2
he suffering from? And write the causes of this vision defect.
(OR)

What is meant by spectrum of white light? How can we recombine the components of 2
white light after a prism has separated them?

25 The following organisms form a food chain. Which of these will have the highest 2
concentration of non-biodegradable chemicals? Name the phenomenon associated with it.
Insects, Hawk, Grass, Snake, Frog.

26 If you keep the potted plant horizontally for 2-3 days like in the following picture, what 2
type of movements would be shown by the shoot and root after two or three days. Why?

SECTION - C
[Link]: 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27 (i) A compound lens is made of two lenses in contact having powers +12.5 D and -2.5 D. 3
Find the focal length and power of the combination.
(ii) The magnification produced by a lens is - 1. What does this mean?

28 A gas X reacts with lime water and forms a compound Y which is used as bleaching agent 3
in the chemical industry. Identify X and Y. Give the chemical equation of the reaction in-
volved.

29 Show the break-down of glucose in a cell by various pathways with flow chart. 3
(OR)
What are the main excretory organs in human body? Draw a diagram of human excretory
system and label right ureter, urinary bladder on it.

30 (i) How is ozone formed in the upper atmosphere? 3

(ii)Why is the damage of ozone layer a cause of concern to us?
(iii Name the chemical that causes ozone depletion.

31 (i) Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet 3

(ii) Why any two magnetic field- lines are not found to cross each other?
(OR)
Answer the following questions :
(i) What is the direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar-magnet?
(ii) What is the SI unit of magnetic field?
(iii) What does crowding of magnetic field lines indicate?
32 The image of a candle flame placed at a distance of 30 cm from a mirror is formed on a 3
screen placed in front of the mirror at a distance of 60 cm from its pole.
(i) What is the nature of the mirror?
(ii) Find its focal length. If the height of the flame is 2.4 cm, find the height of its image.
(iii) State whether the image formed is erect or inverted.

33 When a solution of Sodium sulphate is added to a solution of Barium chloride in a test 3

tube, a precipitate is formed.
(i) Write the name and colour of the compound precipitated.
(ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction

SECTION - D
[Link]: 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34 (i) Draw the neat diagram to show the germination of pollen on stigma in a flower and 3
label the following parts:
Stigma, pollen tube, ovary, female germ-cell
(ii) In germinating seed , name the parts that grow in to 2
(a) Future shoot (b) Future root
(OR)
(i) Draw the diagrammatic representation of binary fission in Amoeba 2
(ii) Name the parts of the human female reproductive system where 3
(a) Fertilisation takes place,
(b) Implantation of the fertilized egg occurs.
(c) Name the structure through which the embryo gets nourishment inside
the mother’s body.

35. (i) State Ohms law. Give the graphical relation between V & I. 2
(ii) The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is 3
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?

36 (i) Draw electron dot structure of methane molecule. 1

(ii) Identify the functional groups present in the following compounds : 2
(a) C2H6O
(b) C2H4O
(iii) A mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt for welding. Why do you think a mixture of 2
ethyne and air is not used for welding ?
(OR)
(i) Explain why carbon forms covalent bond? Give two reasons for carbon forming a large 3
number of compounds.
(ii) Explain the formation of ammonia molecule. 2

SECTION - E
[Link]: 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 Refer to the given table regarding results of F2 generation of Mendelian cross.

(i) What would be the phenotype of F1 generation regarding given data of F2 generation? 1
(ii) What would be the genotype of parental generation regarding given result of F2 1
generation?
 (iii) If plant with wrinkled and green coloured seeds (S) is crossed with plant having 2
wrinkled and yellow coloured seeds (R), what will be the probable phenotype of
offsprings?
(OR)
If YYRR is round yellow, what do the following represent?
a)yyrr b) yyRR.

38 Activity series : Relative reactivities of metals

(i) What happens when iron nail is added to copper sulphate solution? What is the colour
change ? 1
(ii) Which method is used to extract sodium from molten sodium chloride?
(iii) Identify the metal which reacts with very dilute nitric acid to evolve hydrogen gas. 1
Name one more metal not given in the above series which reacts in the same way with 2
dilute nitric acid.
(OR)
Name one important ore of copper with its chemical formula.

39 While dealing with the reflection of light by spherical mirrors, we shall follow a set of sign
conventions called the New Cartesian Sign Convention. In this convention, the pole (P) of
the mirror is taken as the origin. The principal axis of the mirror is taken as the x -axis of
the coordinate system. In a spherical mirror, the distance of the object from its pole is
called the object distance (u). The distance of the image from the pole of the mirror is
called the image distance (v). Magnification produced by a spherical mirror gives the rela-
tive extent to which the image of an object is magnified with respect to the object size. It is
expressed as the ratio of the height of the image to the height of the object. It is usually
represented by the letter (m)

(i) How can you calculate the magnification of a spherical mirror ? 1

(ii) What does a negative sign in the value of magnification indicates? 1
(iii) Find the focal length of a convex mirror whose radius of curvature is 32 cm.
 (OR) 2
Why does the height of the object is taken to be positive?

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 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, HYDERABAD REGION
Model Question Paper - 5
Subject - Science (086)
Class – X (2024-25)
Max Marks-80 Timings: 3.15 Hrs
General Instructions: -
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions.50% are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
iii. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reason type questions
carrying one mark each.
iv. Section B would have 06 very short answer (VSA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
v. Section C would have 07 short answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
vi. Section D would have03 long answer (LA) type question carrying 05 marks each.
vii. Section E would have 03 source based / case-based/passage based/integrated units of
assessments of 04 marks eachwith sub-parts.
SECTION A
Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one choice is correct. Select and
write the correct choice as well as the answer to these questions.
1 A reactionbetweenironoxideandhydrogen given below – 1
Fe3O4 + 4H2 _____________>3Fe + 4H2O
Whichoptionshowsthecompoundsundergoingoxidationandreduction?
Oxidation Reduction
(a) 4H2 Fe3O4
(b) 3Fe 4H2
(c) Fe3O4 4H2O
(d) 4H2O Fe3O4
2 Sujayobservedthat the stainofcurryona white shirtbecomesreddish- 1
brown whensoapisscrubbedonit, butitturns yellowagainwhentheshir-
tiswashed withplentyofwa-
[Link]?
(i) Soapisacidicinnature.
(ii) Soapisbasicinnature.
(iii)Turmericisanaturalindicatorwhichgivesreddishtinge in bases.
(iv)Turmericisanaturalindicatorwhichgivesreddishtingeinacids.
(a) (i)and(ii) (b) (ii)and(iii) (c) (i)and(iv) (d) (ii)and(iv)
3 Studythefollowing tableand choosethecorrectoption. 1
 Salt Parent Acid Parent Base Nature of
salt
(a) NaCI HCI NaOH Neutral
(b) CaCI2 HCI CaO Base
(c) CaSO4 H2SO4 Ca(OH)2 Acid
(d) NaCI NaOH HCI Neutral
4 Excessive exposure of humans to UV-rays results in 1
(i) damage to immune system (ii) damage to lungs
(iii)skin cancer (iv) peptic ulcers
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iv) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)
5 Ascompared toterrestrialorgan- 1
isms,therateofbreathinginaquaticorganismsis
(a)Fasterbecausetheyneedmore carbon dioxidefortheirsurvival
(b)Faster because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low
(c)Slower because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low
(d)Slowerbecausethecapacityofwatertodissolveatmosphericairis
limited
6 Thegenotype of tall plantis TTandthatof shortplantistt. Hybridso- 1
facrossbetweenthesetwowereself- pollinatedandobtainedF2progeny.
Whatwillbethe ratioof genotype in F2 progeny?
(a) 2:1:2 (b) 2:1:1 (c) 3:1 (d) 1:2:1
7 Which among the following statements are true for unisexual flowers? 1
(i) They possess both stamen and pistil (ii) They possess either stamen
or pistil (iii) They exhibit cross pollination (iv) Unisexually flowers pos-
sessing only stamens cannot produce fruits
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
8 The correct sequence of organs in the male reproductive system for 1
transport of sperms is
(a) testis ______>vas deferens______>urethra
(b) testis ______> ureter__________> urethra
(c) testis-_____> urethra_________>ureter
(d) testis _____> vas deferens ____>ureter
9 When light rays enter the eye, most of the refraction occurs at the 1
(a) crystalline lens (b) outer surface of the cornea
(c) iris (d) pupil
10 Accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in the food chain in in- 1
creasing amount at each higher trophic level is known as
(a) eutrophication (b) pollution
(c) biomagnification (d) accumulation
11 Match the column I to column II and select the correct answer using 1
the codes given below:

Column I Column II
A Ohm P ρl/A
B Resistance Q 1Volt/1Ampere
C Resistivity R zero resistance
D Super conductor S ohm-meter

A B C D
(a) P Q S R
(b) Q P R S
(c) Q P S R
(d) Q S R P
12 A full length image of a distant tall building can definitely be seen by 1
using
(a) a concave mirror
(b) a convex mirror
(c) a plane mirror.
(d) both concave as well as plane mirror
13 Postureandbalanceofthebodyiscontrolledby 1
(a)Pons
(b)Medulla Oblongata
(c)Cerebellum
(d)Cerebrum
14 Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true about respiration? 1
(i) During inhalation, ribs move inward and diaphragm is raised.
(ii) In the alveoli, exchange of gases takes place i.e., oxygen from alve-
olar air diffuses into blood and carbon dioxide from blood into alveolar
air.
(iii) Haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide than oxygen.
(iv) Alveoli increase surface area for exchange of gases.
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iv)
15 Oils on treating with hydrogen in the presence of palladium or nickel 1
catalyst form fats. This is an example of
(a) Addition reaction
(b) Substitution reaction
(c) Displacement reaction
(d) Oxidation reaction
16 Which of the following is(are) an endothermic process(es)? 1
(i) Dilution of sulphuric acid(ii) Sublimation of dry ice
 (iii) Condensation of water vapours(iv) Evaporation of water
(a) (i) only (iii) (b) (ii) only (c) (iii) only (d) (ii) and (iv)
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 but 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: Carbon shows maximum catenation property in the period- 1
ic table.
Reason: Carbon has small size and thus, forms strong C-C bond.
18 Assertion: Blue colour of sky appears due to scattering 1
of blue colour.
Reason: Blue colour has longest wave length in visible spectrum.
19 Assertion: The magnetic field is stronger at a point which is nearer to 1
the conductor and goes on decreasing on moving away from the con-
ductor.
Reason: The magnetic field B produced by a straight current carrying
wire is inversely proportional to the distance from the wire.
20 Assertion: Reflex actions are automatic and rapid responses to stimuli. 1
Reason: These actions are controlled by brain.
SECTION B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answers questions
21 A metal X is found in nature as its sulphide XS. It is used in the galva- 2
nization of iron [Link] the metal. Name the process to con-
vert this sulphide ore into its [Link] the equation.

22 (i) Identify the given pic- 2

ture.
(ii)Write its function.

23 Magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound ‘ X ’ 2

accompanied by emission of light.
(i) Write the chemical formula of ‘ X ’.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation, when ‘ X ’ is dissolved in
water.
24 Give reason: 2
(i) Danger signals are red.
(ii) We cannot see an object clearly if it is placed very close to the eyes.
25 What is a solenoid? Draw the pattern of the magnetic field produced 2
 inside it showing the directions of the magnetic field lines.

OR

(i) State Ohm’s law. Write a mathematical expression for it. (ii)
What kind of graph is obtained by plotting values of V and I? why?

26 Draw a ray diagram to show the position and nature of the image 2
formed by a convex lens when the object is placed between F and 2F.
SECTION C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 (i) Show the formation of NaCl by the transfer of electrons between 3
the combining atoms. (ii) Why are
ionic compounds usually hard? (iii) How is it that
ionic compounds in the solid state do not conduct
electricity and they do so when in molten state?
28 P and Q are aqueous solutions of sodium chloride and sodium hydrox- 3
ide respectively. Which of these will turn:
(i) Blue litmus to red
(ii) Red litmus to blue ? Give justification for your answer.

OR
A compound of sodium X is used in kitchen to make the ‘pakoras’ crip-
sy. It is also used to remove acid in the stomach.
(i) Identify the compound X and write its chemical formula.
(ii) What chemical reaction occurs on heating it during the cooking of
food?
29 (i) Draw a diagram to show spore formation in Rhizopus. 3
(ii) With the help of an example differentiate between the process of
Budding and Fragmentation.
(iii) Why is vegetative propagation practiced for growing some type of
plants?
30 Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What are its 3
causes and what steps are being taken to limit this damage?

31 Calculate the total cost of running the following electrical devices in 3

the month of September, if the rate of 1 unit of electricity is ` 6.00.
(i) Electric heater of 1000 W for 5 hours daily.
(ii) Electric refrigerator of 400 W for 10 hours daily

32 In the circuit given below, the resistors R1, R2 and R3 have the values 3
5Ω, 10 Ω and 30 Ω respectively, which have been connected to a bat-
tery of 12 V.
 Calculate. (i) the current through 5 Ω resistor.
(ii) the total current in the circuit. (iii)
the total circuit resistance.

33 (i) What is the direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar-magnet? 3

(ii) The magnetic field lines in a given region are getting crowded.
Whatdoes it indicate? (iii)
State one advantage of AC over DC.
SECTION D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions

34 (i) Define a homologous series of carbon compounds. (ii) 5

Why are the melting and boiling points of C4H8 higher than that of
C3H6 or C2H4? (iii) Why
do we not see any gradation in chemical properties of a
homologous series compounds? (iv)
Write the name and structures of(a) aldehyde and(b) ketone with
molecular form C3H6O.
OR

(i) Compare soaps and detergents on the basis of their composition

and cleansing action in hard water. (ii) What happens
when ethanol is treated with sodium metal? State the behaviour of
ethanol in this reaction. (iii) Draw the structure of cy-
clohexane.
(iv) Name the following compound.
35 (a) Draw the labelled diagram of nephron.(b) In which part of the ex- 5
cretory system are the nephrons located?(c) Name the blood vessel
that brings nitrogenous wastes to the
kidneysfor removal.(d) Name the bunch formed by the capillaries in
the cup-like structure
ofnephron.
OR

What happen when : (a)Yeast powder is put in sugar solution.

(b)Planaria is cut into two pieces. (c)Bryophyllum
leaf is put in fertile soil. Also Mention the
mode of reproduction in each of the above three cases.
(d)Write the advantages of vegetative propagation.

36 (a) Define 1 dioptre power of lens. (b) 5

State Snells law. (c) Write
the lens formula. (d) A 2 cm long
pin is placed at a distance of 16 cm from a convex lens of focal length
12 cm. Find the position, size and nature of the image formed.

OR(a) Name the type of mirror used by a dentist to examine the teeth
of
apatient. (b) Name
the type of mirror used as a rear-view mirror in motor cars.
(c) Draw ray diagrams to show the image formation in both the above-
[Link] state the position and nature of the image so formed.
SECTION E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case based questions
37 Refining is the process of purification of metals. In electrolysis, electri- 4
cal energy is used to bring about a non-spontaneous redox reaction.
This is done by passing an electric current through a liquid containing
ions, known as an electrolyte. In contrast to metals, the current in elec-
trolytes is carried by the movement of ions rather than the movement
of electrons. The solid conductors inserted into the liquid are called
electrodes, the one with a positive charge is called the anode (because
it attracts anions) and the one with the negative charge is called the
cathode.
(i) Name the electrolyte used in refining of copper. (ii)
What is anode mud? (iii) a. Cu
--------->Cu + 2e
2+ - b. Cu + 2e ---------> CuWhich of these two reac-
2+ -

tions occur at cathode and anode?

38 Rani and Preeti observed that shoots of a plant growing in shade bend 4
towards the sunlight. Whereas, leaves of ‘Touch me not’ plant fold and
 droop soon after touching. They were curious to know how these
movements occur in plants.
(i)Which hormone causes the bending of shoots in the plants? (ii)
Name the type of movement in the leaves of ‘Touch me not’ plant.
(iii) Compare the movement of growth of the pollen tube towards
ovulewith the movement of roots towards water.
OR
Explain geotropism?
39 An Pea plant having violet coloured flower when crossed with the plant 4
having the white coloured flower produced 40 progenies out of which
30 plants were with violet colour flowers and 10 plants were with
white colour flowers in F2 generation. Answer the following:
(i) What is the possible phenotype in F2 generation? (ii)
Which trait is dominant and recessive? (iii)
What is this cross called as and what is its genotypic ratio?
OR
Differentiate phenotype and genotype?

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Model Question Paper - 6
Subject - Science (086)
Class - X
Max Marks-80 Timings: 3.15 Hrs
General Instructions: -
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. 50% are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
iii. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reason type questions
carrying one mark each.
iv. Section B would have 06 very short answer (VSA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
v. Section C would have 07 short answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
vi. Section D would have 03 long answer (LA) type question carrying 05 marks each.
vii. Section E would have 03 source based / case-based/passage based/integrated units of
assessments of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
SECTION AQuestion 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one choice is correct. Select
and write the correct choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. When lead nitrate is strongly heated, as shown in the diagram, the compounds 1
formed are-
(a) Yellow colouredPbO and brown
coloured NO2
(b) White colouredPbO andbrown coloured
NO2
(c) Yellow colouredPbO and colorless NO2
(d) Brown colouredPbO and yellow
Coloured NO2

2. Which of the following acid is a strong acid? 1

(a) HCl pH 1
(b) CH3COOH pH 5
(c) Lemon juice pH 2.2
(d) Pure Milk pH 6
3 Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of hydrogen 1
and oxygen gases liberated during electrolysis of water is:
(a) 1 : 1 (b) 1 : 2 (c) 4 : 1 (d) 2 : 1
4 A teacher gave two test tubes to the students, one containing water and the 1
other containing sodium hydroxide. She asked them to identify the test tube
containing sodium hydroxide solution. Which one of the following can be used
for the identification?
(a) Blue litmus (b) Red litmus
(c) Sodium carbonate solution (d) Dilute hydrochloric acid
5 The number of double covalent bonds present in benzene are- 1
(a) Nine (b)Three (c)Six (d) Twelve

6 The metals that float when treated with water are- 1

(a) Manganese and Sodium
(b) Sodium and Calcium
(c) Magnesium and Sodium
(d) Magnesium and Calcium
7 A metal and a non-metal that exists in liquid state at the room temperature are 1
respectively: (a) Bromine and Mercury (b) Mercury and Iodine
(c) Mercury and Bromine (d) Iodine and Mercury
8 Oxygen liberated during photosynthesis comes from: 1
(a)Water (b) Chlorophyll (c) carbon dioxide (d) glucose
9 Choose the incorrect statement from the following regarding magnetic lines of 1
field
(a) The direction of magnetic field at a point is taken to be the direction in
which the north pole of a magnetic compass needle points. (b) Magnetic field lines
are closed curves.
(c) Magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant.
(d) Relative strength of magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of
the field lines.
10 Which of the following statements is true for flowers? 1
(i)Flowers are always bisexual.
(ii)They are the sexual reproductive organs.
(iii)They are produced in all groups of plants.
(iv)After fertilisation, they give rise to fruits.
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iv) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and(iii)
11 Select the mismatched pair in the following and correct it. 1
(a)Biomagnification- Accumulation of chemicals at the successive trophic levels
of a food Chain.
(b)Parasite-Organisms which obtain food from other living organisms
(c)Aquarium- A man made ecosystem.
(d)Ecosystem-Biotic components of environment.
12 The number of pair(s) of sex chromosomes in the zygote of human is: 1
(a) three (b) two (c) one (d) four
13 Which group of organisms are not constituents of a food chain? 1
(i) Grass, lion, rabbit, wolf (ii) Plankton, man, fish, grasshopper
(iii) Wolf, grass, snake, tiger (iv) Frog, snake, eagle, grass, grasshopper
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (iii) and (iv) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iv)
14 If a focal length of concave mirror is 20 cm, then the radius of curvature is 1
(a) -20 cm (b) 40 cm (c) 20 cm (d) -40cm
15 The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by all the green plants for the 1
process of photosynthesis is about
(a) 1% (b) 5% (c) 8% (d) 10%
16 A zygote which has an X-chromosome inherited from the father will develop in- 1
to a
(a) X-chromosome does not determine the sex of a child
(b) girl (c) Boy (d) either boy or girl
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 but 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): When HCl is added to zinc granules, a chemical reaction occurs. 1
Reason (R): The above reaction is an example of displacement reaction because
Zn is less reactive than hydrogen.
18 Assertion: Photosynthesis is a catabolic process. 1
Reason: The process of photosynthesis occurs in chloroplast
19 Assertion: In humans, male play an important role in determining the sex of the 1
child.
Reason: Males have two X chromosomes.
20 Assertion: A current carrying conductor experiences a force in a magnetic field. 1
Reason: The force acting on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field is
due to interaction between magnetic field produced by the current carrying
conductor and external magnetic field in which the conductor is placed.
SECTION B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answers questions
21 (a) What happens to a ray of light when it travels from one medium to another 2
having equal refractive indices?
(b) State the cause of refraction of light.
OR

What is the meaning of (i) optical centreand(ii) principal axis?

22 (i) In the following food chain, plants provide 500 J of energy to rabbit. How 2
much energy will be available to lion from fox?
 Plant------ Rabbit ------ Fox ------Lion
(ii) Distinguish between food chain and food web.
23 What is meant by pollination? Name and differentiate between the two modes 2
of pollination in flowering plants.
24 What is methane? Draw its electron dot structure. Name the type of bonds 2
formed in this compound
25 Draw a neat labelled diagram of human eye. 2
OR
What is meant by near point and far point of an eye? State their values of the
normal human eye.
26 (a) What will happen to ovary and ovule after fertilization in 2
angiosperm plants?
(b) In the following diagram label 1 and 2.

SECTION C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answers questions
27 In the formation of a compound between two atoms, A and B; A loses one elec- 3
trons and B gains one electron.
(a) Show the formation of compound between A and B.
(b) What is the nature of bond between A and B?
(c) Mention the ions present in the above formed compound.
28 (a) With the help of a balanced chemical equation, define a double displace- 3
ment reaction.
(b) Define rancidity? Which gas is being filled in chips bag.
29 (a) Mendel selected garden pea plant for his experiments. List two reasons. 3
(b) State the meaning of recessive and dominant genes.
OR
Explain the sex determination in human beings with the help of flow chart.
30 (a) What is the power of lens? Write its mathematical expression. 3
(b) Write down the equation connecting the object distance, image distance
and focal length of a lens.
(c) Where an object be placed in front of a concave mirror to produce image of
equal size?
31 Answer the following questions: 3
 (i) Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet?
(ii) What is the direction of magnetic field lines inside a bar-magnet?
OR
Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:

(i) Name the poles of the magnets facing each other.

(ii) Two magnetic field lines never intersect each other. Why?
32 (a) Explain the phenomenon of dispersion of white light through a glass prism, 3
by using suitable ray diagram.
(b) Write the phenomena of light responsible for-
(i) formation of rainbow (ii) twinkling of stars
33 Draw a neat diagram of human brain and label the following parts 3
(a)Cerebrum (b) Cerebellum (c) medulla
SECTION D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions
34 What are hydrocarbons? Write the general formula for homologous series of 5
alkanes, alkenes and alkynes and also write molecular formula of the first
member of each series. List any two characteristics of homologous series.

OR
Define the term isomer?Write the molecular formula of pentane. Draw the
structural formulae of all the isomers of pentane and also write their IUPAC
names.
35 (a) Draw a neat diagram of alimentary canal and label the following parts: 5
(i) The largest gland.
(ii) The gland that secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones.
(iii) The part where digested food is absorbed.
(iv) The part where faecal matter stored
(b) What are villi? Mention their functions.
OR
(a) Draw neat diagram of respiratory system and label the following parts:
(i) Lungs (ii) Trachea (iii) Bronchus (iv) Diaphragm.
(b) Name the respiratory pigment in human beings and discuss its role.
 (c) Why is the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms much faster than that in
terrestrial organisms?
36 An electric lamp of resistance 20 Ω and a 5
conductor of resistance 4 Ω are con-
nected to a 6 V battery as shown in the
circuit. Calculate:
(a) The total resistance of the
Circuit.
(b) The current through the circuit,
(c) The potential difference across the
(i) electric lamp
(ii)conductor
(d) Current through the conductor.
OR
(a) With the help of a suitable circuit diagram prove that the reciprocal of the
equivalent resistance of a group of resistances joined in parallel is equal to the
sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances.
(b) In an electric circuit two resistors of 12 Ω each are joined in parallel to a 6 V
battery. Find the current drawn from the battery.
SECTION E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case based questions
37 Sea water contains many salts dissolved in it. Sodium chloride is separated from 4
these salts. Deposits of solid salt are also found in several parts of the world.
These large crystals are often brown due to impurities. This is called rock salt.
(i)What happens when gypsum is heated at 373K?
(ii)What is the formula of washing soda?
(iii) Define chlor-alkali process with balanced chemical equation?
OR
What is the formula of bleaching powder? Mention any one use of it.

38 Hormones in animals reach their target organs to stimulate or inhibit specific 4

physiological processes. The site of production of the hormones is different and
the site of action is different. Even though there are different hormones in the
bloodstream, each will act only on the specific target organ. There are around
20 major hormones in animals that are released by the endocrine glands into
the blood, playing a major role in many of the physiological processes happen-
ing in the body.

(i) Name the hormone that control sugar level in blood?

(ii) Define the term hormone?
 (iii) Name the hormone secreted by thyroid gland and also state its function?
OR
Distinguish between Exocrine and endocrine glands.
39 We know that a battery or a cell is a source of electrical energy. The chemical 4
reaction within the cell generates the potential difference between its two
terminals that sets the electrons in motion to flow the current through a resis-
tor or a system of resistors connected to the battery. A part of the source ener-
gy in maintaining the current may be consumed into useful work. We often ob-
serve this in our everyday life. For example, an electric fan becomes warm if
used continuously for longer time etc. On the other hand, if the electric circuit
is purely resistive, that is, a configuration of resistors only connected to a bat-
tery: the source energy continually gets dissipated entirely in the form of heat.
(Given R1 = 2 Ω, R2 = 4 Ω, R3 = 5 Ωand R4 = 1Ω)

(a) For the combination of resistors shown in the figure, find the equivalent
resistance between M and N
(b) State Joule’s law of heating.
(c) What should be the value of fuse for an electric iron which consumes 1 kW
Power at 220 V?
(d) In which combination ammeter should be connect in a circuit?
OR
Why does voltmeter isconnected in parallel?

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REGION
Model Question Paper - 7
Subject - Science (086)
Class – X (2024-25)
TIME: 3HRS M.M:80
GeneralInstructions:

1. Thequestionpaperconsistsoffivesections–A,B,C, D&E.
2. [Link]
question areindicated against each question.
3. All questions in section A are one mark questions comprising MCQsand Assertion-
Reasonquestions.
4. InSection -B,VSAtypequestionscarryingtwomarkseach.
5. InSection-C,SAtypequestionscarrying 3markseach.
6. InSection-D,LAtypequestionscarrying5markseach.
7. In Section –E, Case-study based /CCT based questions carrying four marks
[Link],an internal choiceis provided insomequestions.

SECTION – A
1 Amalgam is a homogeneous mixture of 1
a. Metal and mercury
b. Metal and nonmetal
c. Metal and a metal
d. All of these
2 The function of KOH is to 1

a. Increases water intake and oxygen and production

b. Inhibits carbon dioxide intake by plants
c. Stops the glucose/starch production leaves
d. Both B&C

3 Calculate the current flows through the 10 Ω resistor in the following circuit. 1
 a. 1.2A
b. 0.6A
c. 0. A
d. 2.0A

4 Which of the following salts has no water of crystallisation 1

a. Blue vitriol
b. Washing soda
c. Baking soda
d. Gypsum

5 Amongstthesecompounds, whichdoes not contain anywaterofcrystallizationis: 1

a).Plasterof Paris b). Gypsum c).Bleaching powder d). Washingsoda
6 The antioxidant gas used in packets of potato chips to prevent rancidity 1
is:a).oxygen b).Ammonia c).Nitrogen d).Helium
7 Themode ofnutrition found inunicellularProtozoaAmoebais: 1
a).Holozoic b). Saprotrophic c). Parasitic d).Insectivorous
8 Theimportantfunctionsofthestructureshown belowis/are: 1
 a).Photosynthesis. b).Transpiration. c).Respiration. d). All of these.

9 Identifythegeneticcompositionofanormalchildwhoinherits Xchromosomefromfather: 1
a).XX b). XY c).XYY d).XO

10 Thechemicalreaction betweenpotassiumchlorideandsilvernitrate isgivenby the- 1

chemicalequation.
AgNO3+KCl→AgCl+KNO3.
Whatcanbeinferredfromthechemicalequation?
a). silvernitrate andpotassiumchlorideundergoadecompositionreactiontoformsil-
verchlorideand potassium nitrate.
b). silvernitrateandpotassiumchlorideundergoadisplacementreactiontoform silverchlo-
rideand potassium nitrate.
c). silvernitrate andpotassiumchlorideundergoacombinationreactiontoformsilverchlo-
rideand potassium nitrate.
d). Silvernitrateandpotassiumchloride undergodoubledisplacementreactionto formsil-
verchlorideandpotassium nitrate.
11 Ifthecurrentisflowingtowardswestdirectioninastraightconductor,the directionofmag- 1
neticfield lines would be:
a).Towardsnorth b).Towardssouth c).Towardseast d).Towardswest
12 Whichofthe followingstatement istruefor chemicalreaction givenin followingfig- 1
ure:

a).Yellowprecipitateis formed b). Soapisproduced.

c).Calcium Hydroxide turns milky d).Calcium Hydroxideturns blue-black
13 Thephenomenon oftwinkling ofstars is dueto: 1
a).Dispersion b).Tyndalleffect c). Atmosphericrefraction d).Reflection
14 Aplant hormonewhich helpsin bending of stem ofplant towards light is: 1
a).Auxin b).Gibberellin c).Cytokinin d). Ethylene
15 IdentifynameoftheFunctionalgroupattachedinthefollowinghydrocarbon: 1

a).Alcohol b).Ketone c). Aldehyde d).Carboxylicacid

16 [Link] to measureSpecificresistanceis: 1
a).Ohmm b). Ohm c). Volt d). Nounit
[Link] 17to 20areAssertion-Reasoning basedquestions.
These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these question-
sselectingthe appropriateoption given below:
(a) BothA andR aretrueandR isthe correct explanation of A
(b) BothAand Raretrueand Risnot thecorrect explanationof A
(c) Ais truebut Ris false
(d) Ais Falsebut Ris true
17 Assertion(A) -Themainproductformedby reactionofZincwithSodiumHydroxideis- 1
Sodium Zincate
Reason(R)-ZinccannotdisplacesSodiumfromitssolution.
18 Assertion (A): PbO + C → Pb + CO is a reduction reac- 1
[Link](R):PbO is reducedand C is oxidized.
19 Assertion:Thestrengthofthemagneticfieldproducedat the centreof thecircular coilin- 1
creaseson increasing thenumberof turns in it.
Reason:Thecurrentineachcircularturnhasthe samedirectionandthemagneticfielddueto
each turn thejust adds up.
20 Assertion:Uterine wall called endometrium breaks down and bleeding occurs in- 1
humanfemales.
Reason:It takesplaceduetonon-fertilizationof theovum.
SECTION– B
21 Definereflexes anddrawtheneat flow-chartof areflex arcwhen wetouchahot plate. 2
22 Anelectricmotortakes 5A froma220V [Link] powerof themo- 2
torandtheenergyconsumed in2hrs?
OR
Calculate the equivalent resistance in the following network when value of R1, R2,
R3& R4 are 4 Ohm, 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm & 2 Ohm respectively which are connected to 20
Vbattery.

23 Writeonechemicalequationeachfordecompositionreactionwhereenergy issuppliedinthe- 2
form of heatand light energy.
24 A deadly poisonous gas found in the upper layers of the air is essential for all livin- 2
[Link] gas has started dwindling in the1980s.
a) Identifythisgas.
b) Givethefull formofcompoundsresponsiblefor itsDepletion.
c) Whyis thedamageof this layeracauseofconcernto us?
25 Mentionthemajororgans thatconstitute theexcretory systemin humans. 2
26 Howarethelungs designedin humans tomaximizetheareafor exchangeof gases? 2
SECTION-C
27 Givereasonsforthefollowing: 3
a).Silverfoilsareusedfordecoratingsweets.b).S
ilveris used forpolishingmirrors.
c).Silveris usedin solarcells.
28 a).Inthefollowingfoodchain, calculatetheamountofenergy available- 3
toTiger,ifenergyradiated by sun is10,000 KJ.
Grass→Deer→ Tiger →Mush-
roomb).Name thetrophiclevel represented by Tiger.
c).What is theroleof Mushroomin theecosystem?
29 Anobject 5cmhigh isplacedata distanceof 20 cmin frontof aconvex mirrorwithradiu- 3
sof curvature30cm. Find thenature, position andsizeoftheimage.
30 WhatisDoubleCirculation. Explainthroughflowchart. 3
OR

WritethreeimportanteventsthatoccurduringPhotosynthesisprocess.

31 Studythetablerelated topHvalues andanswerthequestionsthatfollow- 3

[Link]. CHEMICALSOLUTION PHVALUE COLOURDEVELOPED

1 K 2.1 RED
2 L 7.0 GREEN
3 M 9.8 BLUE
4 N 13.6 VIOLET
a). Whichchemicalsolutionamongsttheseismostba-
sic?b).Which solution is distilled water?
i) K ii)L iii)M iv)
Nc).Whichcolour shows maximum hydrogenion concentration?
i) Red ii) Blue iii)Green iv)Violet

32 Achildwhileplayingwithhisfather’sspectaclesburntaholeinapieceof paperbyfocusingas- 3
mall image ofthe sun on it.
a).Whatdefectofvisionhisfatherissufferingfrom?b).W
ritetwo causes forthisdefect?
c).Namethecorrectivelensused for abovedefect anddrawthefigureofitscor-
rection.
33 (i) WriteanytwocharacteristicsofmagneticfieldLines? 3
(ii) Drawmagneticlinesof forcearoundcurrent carryingsolenoidshowingthedi-
rectionofpoles developed.
SECTION–D
34 a). “Thesexofthe childrenisdeterminedbywhattheyinheritfrom theirfatherandnot- 5
themother.”Justify thisstatement.
b). Mendelcrossedpure peaplanthavingpurpleflowerswithpurepeaplantbearingwhite-
coloured flowers.
i. Obtainthe genotyperatio inF1 generation.
ii. Whattypeof cross is it?
iii. Whichisdominanttraitinthiscase?
iv. Find the % of purple flowers in F2 generation obtained by self-pollination
ofF1generation.
35 Drawelectron-dotstructureofcompoundMgOandwritethetypeofchemicalbonding be- 5
tween Mg and O in its molecule. Why are such compounds good conductorsofelectrici-
ty?
OR
a) DifferentiatebetweenRoastingandCalcination.
b) A metal X which is used in Galvanization to prevent rusting on Iron articles
isextracted from its Carbonate ore. Write the different chemical equations involved in
itsmetallurgy.
36 a). Show the course of light ray through a rectangular glass-slab. Mark various angle-
sandrays.
b).Therefractiveindexof threedifferent mediumA,B,C and Dare-

MEDIUM A B C D
REFRACTIVEINDEX 1.3 1.7 1.4 1.5

Inwhich medium,angleofrefraction is- (i)minimum (ii)maximum

SECTION-E
Case – Study based question numbers 37-39 on the basis of yourunder-
standingofthefollowingparagraphsandtherelatedstudiedconcepts
37 A student madea compound ‘C’ (molecular formula, C2H4O2) react with Na-metal to- 4
form a compound ‘R’ and observes a gas produced which burns with a pop
[Link] ‘C’ on treatment with an alcohol ‘A’ in presence of an acid
formed asweet-smelling compound ‘S’ (molecular formula, C4H8O2). ‘S’ on
treatment withNaOHsolution gives back ‘R’and ‘A’.
a). Is‘C’-Ethanoic acidorEthanol
?
b). Write the structural formula of
‘A’c).Whatisthechemicalnameof ‘S’?
d).Writedownthe chemical reactionbetween‘C’and ‘A’.
38 A student connects a battery, key, Rheostat, voltmeter, ammeter, resistor withconnect- 4
ing wire in an electric circuit to study dependance of electric current onpotential dif-
ference as shown in the given circuit diagram. He verifies this Law by theexperiment
in the laboratory. Initially, the rheostat is adjusted to get the minimumreadinginamme-
[Link] the sliding ter-
minal of the rheostat. During the process, the current flowing inthe circuit and the cor-
responding value of potential difference across the resistancewire ‘R’ are recorded.
Also the graph of current against potential difference wasplotted.

a). whatdoes plottedgraph betweenV &Isuggest?

b). Doestheelectricresistancedependon thelengthof theconductor?
c). Which of the given statements is NOT TRUE, regarding the electrical set-up
fortheverification ofOhm’slaw:
i. Thevoltmeterisconnected inparallelwith theknownresistance
ii. Theammeterisconnected inseriescircuit
iii. Therheostatcanonlyincreasetheresistanceinelectriccircuit
iv. Thesinglekeyisusedto switchon/offtheelectric circuit.
d). Whatelectricdeviceis usedtomeasure electriccurrentflowing inthe circuit?

39 For unicellular organisms, cell division leads to the creation of new individuals.
Manybacteria and protozoa like amoeba or Leishmania simply split into two equal
halvesduring cell [Link], on the other hand can put out small buds that sepa-
rate andgrow further. The modes by which organisms reproduce depend on the body
design ofthe [Link] the multi-cellular organisms with simple body organization,
somesimplereproductivemethodscan stillworksuchas [Link] isnottrue-
forallmulticellularorganisms.
a).Nametheprocessofprotozoasplittingintotwoequalhalves?b).Do
es Amoebauses asexual modeof reproduction?
c). Unicellularorganism-yeastreproducesasexuallyby –
(i).binaryfission(ii).multiplefission(iii).budding(iv).fragmentation
d). Giveoneexampleofanorganismwhichreproducesthroughfragmentation.
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, HYDERABAD REGION
Model Question Paper - 8
Subject - Science (086)
Class – X (2024-25)

[Link] Time:3 Hours

GeneralInstructions:
1. Thisquestionpaperconsistsof39questionsin5sections.
2. Allquestionsarecompulso-
[Link],[Link] expectedto attempton-
lyoneofthese questions.
3. SectionAconsistsof20ObjectiveTypequestionscarrying1markeach.
4. SectionBconsist-
[Link] be in
therange of 30to50 words.
5. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers
tothesequestionsshouldin therangeof50 to 80words.
6. SectionDconsist-
[Link]
intherangeof80 to 120words.
7. SectionEconsistsof3source-based/case-
basedunitsofassessmentof04markseachwithsub-parts.
SectionA
Selectandwritethemostappropriate optionofthefouroptionsgiven foreachoftheques-
[Link] no negativemarkforincorrect response.
[Link]. Questions Mark
s

1 Astudentperformsanexperimenttoformaluminiumchloridefromaluminium and 1
chlorine. Which of the following option gives the chemicalequationof the re-
action?
(a)Al +Cl2 →AlCl2 (b)2Al+3Cl2→2AlCl3
(c)2Al +Cl2→ 2AlCl (d)3Al+3Cl2→3AlCl3

2 Astudentaddsleadandsilvertotwodifferenttesttubescontaininganequalam- 1
[Link] solu-
tion in the test tube with lead changes. What explains the change inthe-
colour of the solution?
(a) Adisplacementreactiontakesplaceasleadreplacescopperfromthesolution.
(b) Acombinationreactiontakesplaceasleadcombineswithsulphateinthesolu-
tion.
(c) Adecompositionreactiontakesplaceascopperdissociatesfromsulphate
inthesolution.
(d) Adoubledisplacementreactiontakesplaceascopperdissociatesfromsul-
phate and leadcombines withsulphatein thesolution.
3 Whichof thefollowing reactionsisusedinblack-and-whitephotography? 1
(a)CombinationReaction (b)DecompositionReaction
(c)Displacementreaction (d)Oxidationreaction

4 Ifafewdropsofaconcentratedacidaccidentallyspillsoverthehandofastu- 1
dent,what should be done?
(a) Washthe hand withsalinesolution.
(b) Washthehandimmediatelywithplentyofwaterandapplyapasteofsodium
hydrogen carbonate.
(c) After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodium hydroxide
onthehand.
(d) Neutralizetheacidwithastrongalkali.

5 ThecolourofMethylorangeinbasicmedium is- 1
(a)Pink (b)Orange (c)Purple (d)Yellow

6 Bleachingpowder’s chemicalnameis 1
(a)Calcium hypo-Oxychloride (b)CalciumOxychloride
(c)Calcium Chloride (d)CalciumChloro-Oxide

7 Theimagerepresentsthestructureofafewhydrocarboncompounds. 1

Whichofthesecompoundscanbeclassifiedasalkynes?
(a) Only(A) (b) Only(B)
(c)Both (A) and(D) (d)Both(B)and(C)

8 Thecorrectsequenceof anaerobicreactionsinyeastis 1
9 Givethemissingterm. 1

(a)Spinalcord (b)Brain (c)Cranialnerves (d)Relaynerves

10 Whichofthefollowingoptionscorrectlyshowsthepaththatthespermstakewhen- 1
theyare releasedfromthemale reproductivesystem?
(a) testis→ureter →urethra →penis
(b) testis→vasdeferens→ureter→penis
(c) testis→ureter→vasdeferens→penis
(d) testis→vasdeferens→urethra→penis

11 Thenumberofpairsofsexchromosomesinthezygoteofahumanbeingis(a)1 1
(b)3 (c)2 (d) 4

12 In- 1
peas,apuretall(TT)iscrossedwithapureshortplant(tt).Theratioofpuretallplants
topureshort plantsinthe F2 generation is:
(a)1:3 (b) 3:1 (c)2:1 (d)1:1
13 In pea plants, yellow seeds are dominant to green seeds. If a heterozy- 1
gousyellow-seeded plant is crossed with a green-seeded plant, what ratio
ofyellowandgreen-seededplantswouldyouexpectintheF1 generation?
(a)9:1 (b) 3:1 (c)1:3 (d) 50:50

14 If two resistors of 35 Ω and 15 Ω are joined together in series and then placed- 1
inparallelwitha40Ωresistor,theeffectiveresistanceofthecombinationis:(a)0.1Ω
(b)10Ω (c)20Ω(d)40Ω

15 Whichofthefollowingstatementsisincorrectregardingmagneticfieldlines? 1
(a) Thedirectionofthemagneticfieldatapointistakentobethedirectioninwhich
thenorthpoleofamagnetic compassneedle points.
(b) Magneticfieldlinesare closedcurves.
(c) Ifmagneticfieldlinesareparallelandequidis-
tant,theyrepresentzerofieldstrength.
(d) Relativestrengthofthemagneticfieldisshownbythedegreeofclosenessoft-
hefield lines.
16 Astudentplacessomeironfilingsaroundamag- 1
[Link] shown in the image.

Thestudentlabelledfourdifferentregionsaroundthemag-
[Link] strongest?
(a)P (b) Q (c)R (d) S

Following questions consist of two statements – Assertion (A) an-

dRea-
son(R).Answerthesequestionsselectingtheappropriateoptiongiven
below:
(a) BothAandRare trueandRisthecorrectexplanationof A.
(b) BothAandRaretruebut RisnotthecorrectexplanationofA.
(c) A istrue butR isfalse.
(d) AisfalsebutR istrue.
17 Assertion (A) : Longer wires have greater resistance and the smaller wire- 1
shavelesser resistance.
Reason(R): Resistanceisinverselyproportionaltothelengthofthewire.

18 Assertion:Thereactionofcalciumwithwaterislessviolentincomparisonto 1
thatofsodium.
Reason:Theheatevolvedisnotsufficientforthehydrogentocatchfire.

19 Assertion(A):Thepurposeofmakingurineistofilteroutundigestedfoodfrom in- 1
testine
Reason(R): Kidneysfilterthewasteandproduceurine,

20 Assertion (A) :The strength of the magnetic field produced at the centre 1
ofa current carrying circular coil increases on increasing the current flow-
ingthroughthe coil.
Reason (R) :Magnetic field strength is inversely proportional to the current-
flowingin the coil.

Section –B
QuestionNo. 21 to 26areveryshortanswer questions
21 Whathappenswhenametalreactswithdi- 2
luteacid?Explainwiththehelpofanexample.
OR
Ameta-
lA,whichisusedinthermitprocess,whenheatedwithoxygengivesanoxideB,whi
[Link] oxideB-
withHCland NaOH.
22 Label the endocrine glands in the figure.` 2

23 Explainwhybilejuicedoesnotcontainanydigestiveenzymes,yetitisessentialfor 2
digestion.

24 An old man is advised by his doctor to take less sugar in his diet. Name 2
thedisease from which the man is suffering. Mention the hormone due
toimbalanceofwhichheissufferingfromthisdis-
[Link] hormone?

25 Drawraydiagramsshow- 2
ing(i)ahypermetropiceyeand(ii)itscorrectionusingsuitableoptical device.
OR
Definethetermdispersionofwhite-
[Link](i)themost,(ii)theleastwhilepassingthro
ughaglassprism.
26 Consider thefollowingfoodchains- 2
(i) Plants→Mice→Snakes→Hawks
(ii) Plants→Mice→Hawks
[Link]
will hawksget moreenergyandhowmuch?

Section-C
QuestionNo.27to33areshortanswerquestions

27 Whatisredoxreac- 3
tion?Identifythesubstanceoxidisedandthesubstancereducedin thefollow-
ingreactions.
(i)2PbO+C —–>2Pb+CO2
(ii)MnO2 +4HCl —–>MnCl2+2H20 +Cl2
28 (i) Write the formula and chemical name of bleaching powder. 3
(ii) Write the chemical equation to represent the action of atmospheric CO2
gas on bleaching powder when left exposed in open.
(iii) State for what purpose is bleaching powder used in water treatment
plant.
OR
When a copper wire was left in silver nitrate solution for sometime, it was
observed that the solution turned bluish green. Explain the observation.
Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the change taking place in
the reaction.
29 Givereasons: 3
(a)Ventricleshavethickermuscularwallsthanatria.
 (b) Duringtheday-
time,waterandmineralstravelfasterthroughxylemascomparedtothenight.
(c) Veinshavevalveswhereasarteriesdonot.
OR
(a)Drawa diagramofhumanalimentarycanalandlabelthefollowingparts:
(i) largestgland.
(ii) Glandthatsecretesdigestiveenzymesandhormone.
(iii) PartwhereHClisproduced.
(iv) Partwheredigested foodisabsorbed.

30 Itisdesiredtoobtainanerectimageofanob- 3
ject,usingconcavemirroroffocallengthof 12 cm.
(i) Whatshouldbetherangeof theobjectdistanceintheabovecase?
(ii) Willtheimagebesmallerorlargerthantheobject?Drawaraydiagramto
showtheformationofimage in this case.
(iii) Where will the image of this object be, if it is placed 24 cm in front of
themirror?

31 (a) Whatisas- 3
olenoid?Drawthepatternofmagneticfieldlinesaroundacurrentcarryingsolenoi
d.
(b) Whatis thepatternoffieldlinesinside asolenoid?
32 a)[Link]-20.D. 3
(b) Whydoesalemonkeptinwaterinaglasstumblerappeartobebiggerthanits
actual size?
(c) Studythetablegivenbelowandstatethemediuminwhichlightraywilltravel
[Link]?
Medium A B C
Refractiveindex 1.33 1.5 2.4

33 (You have been selected to talk on “ozone layer and its protection in 3
theschoolassembly” on “EnvironmentDay”
(i) Whyshouldozonelayerbeprotectedtosavetheenvironment?
(ii) Listanytwowaysthatyouwouldstressinyourtalktobringinawarenessa-
mongstyourfellowfriendsthatwouldalsohelpinprotectionofozonelay-
eraswellas theenvironment.

Section –D
QuestionNo.34to36are longanswer questions

Identifythegivendiagram.Nametheparts1to5. 5
34
 (ii) What is contraception? List three advantages of adopting contracep-
tivemeasures.
OR
(i) Writeonemaindifferencebetweenasexualandsexualmodeofreproduction.
Which species is likely to have comparatively better chancesofsurvival—
theonereproducingasexuallyortheonereproducingsexually?Givereason to
justifyyour answer.
(ii) Whatis carpel?Writethefunction ofits various parts.

35 (a) Comparesoapsanddetergentsonthebasisoftheircompositionand- 5
cleansingaction inhard water.
(b) Whathappenswhenethanolistreatedwithsodiummet-
al?Statethebehaviourofethanol inthis reaction.
(c) Drawthestructuresoftwoisomersofbutane,C4H10.
(d) Namethefollowingcompound.

36 (a) Listtwodisadvantagesof usingaseriescircuitinhomes. 5

(b) CalculatetheeffectiveresistancebetweenAandBinthecircuitgivenbelow:
 Section–E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions with 2
to3 [Link] in one ofthesesub-parts

37 [Link] re- 4
fining is electrolysis. In electrolysis, electrical energy is used to
bringaboutanon-
[Link] through a
liquid containing ions, known as an electrolyte. In contrasttomet-
als,thecurrentinelectrolytesiscarriedbythemovementofionsratherthanthemov
[Link] called elec-
trodes, the one with a positive charge is called the anode(because it at-
tracts anions) and the one with the negative charge is calledthecathode.
Adiagrammaticrepresentationofelectrolysisof copperisshownbelow:

(i) Nametheelectrolyteusedinrefiningof copper.

(ii) (a)Cu---Cu2++2e-
(b)Cu2++2e ---------Cu
Whichof thesetworeactionsoccuratcathodeandanode?
(iii) Whatisanode-
mud?Nametwometalswhichcanberefinedbyelectrolyticmethod.
OR
Whathappenstoimpurecopperduringelectrolysis?

38 RefertothegiventableregardingresultsofF2generationofMendeliancross. 4
Plants with round and yellow coloured seeds
(P)315Plants with round and green coloured seeds
(Q)108Plantswithwrinkledandyellowcolouredseeds(R)1
01Plantswithwrinkledandgreencolouredseeds(S)32
(i) What would be the phenotype of F1 generation regarding given data
ofF2generation?
(ii) Whatwouldbethegenotypeofparentalgenerationregardinggivenre-
sultofF2generation?
 (iii)If plant with wrinkled and green coloured seeds (S) is crossed with plan-
thaving wrinkled and yellow coloured seeds (R), what will be the probable-
phenotypeofoffspring’s?
OR
IfYYRRisroundyellow,whatdothefollowingrepresent?yyrr,yyRR

39 Theimageformedbyaconvexlensdependsonthepositionoftheobjectinfront of 4
the lens. When the object is placed anywhere between focus andinfinity,
the image formed by convex lens is real and inverted. The image isnot ob-
tained on the screen why the object is placed between the focus andthe
lens. The distance between the optical centre O of the convex lens andthe-
focuspoint F1andF2 is itsfocal length.
Whentheobjectshiftsfrom-3toF1,theimagemovesfromF2to+3

Whentheobjectshiftsfrom F1toO,theimagemoves-3toO.

Astudentdidanexperimentwithacon-
[Link] from the lens. In each case, he
measured the distance of theimagefrom the
[Link]

Unfortunately,hisresultsarewritteninthewrongorder.
(i) Rewritetheimagedistancesinthecorrectorder.
(ii) Whatistheminimumdistancebetweenanobjectanditsrealimageformedby-
aconvexlens?
(iii) Whatis thefocal lengthof this lens?
OR
(iv) Howdoyoudetermineifalensisconcaveorconvex?
 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, HYDERABAD REGION
Model Question Paper - 9
Subject - Science (086)
Class – X (2024-25)
Max. Marks:80 Time allowed: 3 hours
General Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying one mark each.
4. Section B consists of 6 very short questions carrying 2 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 30-50 words.
5. Section C consists of 7 short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each.
Answers to these questions should be in the range of 50-80 words.
6. Section D consists of 3 long answer type questions carrying 5 marks each.
Answers to these questions should be in the range of 80-120 words.
7. Section E consists of 3 source/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each
with sub-parts

SECTION - A

1. A scientist in a chemistry lab wants to make salt of pH 5.5 using acid and 1
base.
The table shows the acid and base present in the lab.
Which of the acid and base he should use for the reaction?

1 HCl
2 NaOH
3 H2CO3
4 NH4OH
5 CH3COOH

(a) HCl and NaOH

(b) H2CO3 and NaOH
(c) HCl and NH4OH
(d) CH3COOH and NaOH

2, A student is heating white powder of lead nitrate in a boiling tube and 1

observed that a brown colour gas is formed. What is this gas?
(a) NO (b) NO2 (c) N2O (d) N2O5
3. An element X on exposure to moist air turns reddish-brown and a new 1
compound Y is formed. The substance X and Y are
(a) X = Fe, Y = Fe2O3
(b) X = Ag, Y = Ag2S
(c) X = Cu, Y = CuO
(d) X = Al, Y = Al2O3
4. Which atom released when CFCs molecules are broken from UV rays? 1
(a) Oxygen (b) Chlorine (c) Nitrogen (d) Arsenic
5. Which of these correctly represent the labels B,E,C,D respectively? 1

(a) pancreas, oesophagus, stomach, liver

(b) oesophagus, pancreas, liver, stomach
(c) stomach, pancreas, oesophagus, liver
(d) oesophagus, liver, stomach, pancreas
6. If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in
the oral cavity will be affected?
(a) breaking down of protein into amino acids
(b) breaking down of starch into sugars
(c) breaking down of fats into fatty acids
(d) absorption of vitamins

7. The image shows the electrolytic refining of copper. 1

Which option explains the process to obtain pure copper?

(a) When current is passed, pure copper from anode deposits to
the cathode.
(b) When current is passed, pure copper from anode deposits in
the electrolytic solution.
(c) When current is passed, pure copper from the electrolytic
solution deposits at the anode.
(d) When current is passed, pure copper from the electrolytic
solution deposits at the cathode.
8. Identify the gas G in the following setup- 1
 (a) carbon di oxide (b) carbon mono oxide
(c) hydrogen (d) nitrogen
9. Which of the following is the correct electron dot structure of ethane? 1

10. The resistance of a resistor is reduced to half of its initial value. If other 1
parameters of the electrical circuit remain unchanged, the amount of heat
produced in the resistor will become
(a) Four times
(b) Two times
(c) Half
(d) One-fourth
11. A female is suffering from irregular menstrual cycle. The doctor prescribed 1
her some hormonal tablets. Which option shows the hormone she lacks in
her body from the endocrine gland?
(a) Oestrogen (b) testosterone
(c) adrenalin (d) Insulin
12. Vivek is tracing the path of ray of light in the experiment “Refraction 1
through glass prism” but unable to understand about the different angles
formed there.

Help him to identify the angle of incidence, the angle of emergence and
the angle of deviation respectively in his diagram-
(a) X, R and T (b) Y, Q and T (c) X, Q and P (d) Y, Q and P

13. In a forest food chain, available solar energy from the sun to the 1
tree is 10,000 J, what will be energy available in second consumer?
 (a) 1000 J (b) 100 J (c) 10 J (d) 1 J

14 The image shows the path of incident rays to a concave mirror. 1

Where would the reflected rays meet for the image formation to
take place?
(a) behind the mirror
(b) between O and F
(c) between F and C
(d) beyond C
15 Ajay is doing an experiment for verification of ohms law in the lab. Which 1
device will he use to measure electric current in the electric circuit –
(a) Galvanometer (b) Voltmeter (c) Ammeter (d) Capacitor
16 Electromagnetic induction is – 1
(a) the process of charging a body.
(b) the process of rotating a coil of an electric motor.
(c) producing induced current in a coil due to relative motion
between a magnet and the coil.
(d) the process of generating magnetic field due to a current
passing through a coil.
Question no. 17-20 are Assertion-Reason questions.
These consist of 2 statements- Assertion(A) & Reason(R) . Answer these
questions selecting appropriate option given below-
(a) Both A & R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A & 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)- Carbon is the only element that can form large number of 1
compounds.
Reason(R)- Carbon is tetravalent and shows the property of catenation.
18 Assertion(A)- Probability of survival of an organism produced through 1
sexual reproduction is more than asexual mode.
Reason(R)- Variations provide advantages to individual for survival.
 19 Assertion(A)- A hypermetropic person prefers to remove his spectacles, 1
while driving.
Reason(R)- When a hypermetropic person wearing the spectacles looks
at a distant object, he feels pain in his eyes.
20 Assertion (A): Garden is an artificial ecosystem. 1
Reason (R): Biotic and abiotic components are manipulated by humans.
SECTION - B

21. Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation 2

reaction? Write the reaction involved.

22. While preparing cake, your mother added baking soda in place of 2
baking powder. How will it affect the taste of cake and why? Explain it
with a suitable chemical reaction.
23. 2

(a) Rani is observing the above figures in a drop of pond water under
the microscope. Explain the process observed by her.
(b) Compare the above process with multiple fission.
24. “All plants give out oxygen during day and carbon di oxide during
night”. Do you agree with this statement? Give reason.
OR
What is translocation? Why is it essential for plants?

SECTION – C

27. Identify -Oxidation reaction, Reduction reaction, Substance oxidised, 3

Substance reduced, Oxidising agent, Reducing agent.
MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2

28. A sanitary worker uses a white chemical having strong smell of 3

chlorine gas to disinfect the water tank- (i) Identify the chemical
compound, write its chemical formula.(ii) Give chemical equation for
 its preparation.(iii) Write its two uses.
29. Name any three endocrine glands in the figure, name of the 3
hormones secreted by them and their functions.

30. A Green stem rose plant (GG) and a brown stem rose plant are 3
allowed to undergo a cross with each other. List your observation
regarding-(with flow chart)
(a) Colour of stem in their F1 progeny.
(b) Percentage of brown stem plants in F2 progeny.
(c) Genotype and Phenotype Ratio of different stem plants in F2
progeny.
31. (a) Observe the diagram and answer the following questions- 3

(i) Identify the defect and define it.

(ii) List any two causes of this defect.
(iii) Name the type of lens used for the correction of this defect.
Draw a diagram to show how the lens is used to correct the defect.
32. In an electric circuit three bulbs of 100 W each connected in series 3
to a source.
In another circuit set of three bulbs with of the same power are
connected in parallel to the same source.
(i) Will the bulb in the two circuits glow with the same
brightness? Justify your answer.
(ii) Now let one bulb in both the circuits get fused. Will the
 rest of the bulbs continue to glow in each circuit? Give
reason for your answer.
33. (a)Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines through a solenoid. 3
(b) Write any two factors on which magnetic field depends in this
case and how?
Or
(a) State the rule with diagram, on which the activity shown in the
figure is based.

(b) What is the principle of an electric motor?

SECTION – D
34. (i) Draw two structural isomers of butane. 5
(ii) Draw the structures of butanol and propanone.
(iii) Name the third homologue of: (a) Alcohol (b) Aldehyde
(iv) Name the following-

(a)
(b) CH3-CH2-CH=CH2
(v)Show the covalent bond formation in nitrogen molecule.
Or
(a) Draw the structure of the following compounds.
Butanoic acid and Propanal
(b) Write chemical reactions for Esterification and
Saponification.
(c) What makes water hard in some areas? How can we identify
 whether water is hard or soft?
35. (a) Name and label part 1, 2, 3 and 4 from the following diagram. 5

(b)Explain what happens to human egg when it is not fertilised.

(c) Write the structure and function of placenta in a human female.
OR
Distinguish between unisexual and bisexual flowers giving one
example of each. Draw a diagram showing process of germination
of pollen grains on stigma and label the following parts-
(i) Female germ cell
(ii) Male germ cell
(iii) Ovary.
36. What is meant by power of a lens? Define its SI unit. 5
You have two lenses A and B of focal lengths +10 cm and -10
cm respectively. State the nature and power of each lens. Which of
the two lenses will form a virtual and magnified image of an object
placed 8 cm from the lens? Draw a ray diagram to justify your
answer.
Or
(a) Explain the followin terms related to spherical lenses:
(i) Optical centre
(ii) Centre of curvature
(iii) Principal axis
(iv) Aperture
(v) Principal focus
(vi) Focal length
(b) A converging lens has focal length 12 [Link] at
what distance should the object be placed from the lens
 so that it forms an image at 48 cm on the other side of
the lens.
SECTION- E
37. Atoms of metals and non metals do not have their octet or duplet 4
complete. Metals and non-metals try to complete their valence shell
by losing or gaining of electron and attain the stable nearest noble
gas cofiguration.
(a) How do most of the atoms of metals and non- metals
combine?
(b) Why do ionic compounds have high melting point?
(c) Show the formation of Magnesium oxide. Write the ions
present in this.
OR
(a) Define galvanisation.
(b) How do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
(c) Show the formation of sodium oxide. Write the ions present in
this.
38. Mendel blended his knowledge of science to keep the count of the 4
individuals exhibiting a particular trait in each [Link]
observed a number of contrasting characterscontrolled in pea plants
in a field. He conducted many experiments to arrive at the laws of
inheritance.
(a) Which of the following traits are recessive in pea plant?
Dwarfness, Violet flower, Wrinkled seed
(b) Define dominating traits and Recessive traits.
(c) In humans, sex of children is determined by the [Link].
Or
(a) Name any two laws of inheritance.
(b) Why did Mendel select a pea plant for his experiments? Give
any two resons.
(c) Define Chromosome and Genes.
39. Ohm’s law is a most popularly law of electrical science. The law 4
forms the starting point in the study of electrical networks. This law
states that the current I flowing through a conductor is directly
proportional to the voltage V applied across it.
I = V/R
Based on above information answer the following questions-
(a) Plot a graph between V and I.
(b) In the following circuit how much current flow through 10
ohm resistor and 15 ohm resistor?

(c) Define 1 Ohm.

Or
(a) What are the factors on which resistance depends?
(b) How Resistance is different from Specific resistance?
 KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, HYDERABAD REGION
Model Question Paper - 10
Subject - Science (086)
Class – X (2024-25)

TIME ALLOWED: 3HRS [Link]: 80

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 op-
tions given for each of the questions 1 - 20. There is no negative mark for
incorrect response.

[Link] Questions Marks

1. The process of ultrafiltration takes place in- 1
(a) Bowman’s capsule
(b) Henle’s loop
(c) Bladder
(d) Renal pelvis
2. A substance added to food containing fats and oils is called: 1
(a)Oxidant
(b)Rancid
(c)Coolant
(d)Antioxidant
3 1
The function of KOH is to

a. Absorbtion of CO2 released during respiration.

b. Inhibits O2 intake by plants
c. Stops the glucose/starch production in leaves
d. Both B&C

4 A leaf is boiled in alcohol before using iodine for starch test in 1

order to
(a) Dissolve starch
(b) Dissolve chlorophyll
(c) Softening the leave
(d) To kill the enzyme

5 The radius of curvature of a converging mirror is 20cm the focal 1

length is
a. 10cm
b. -10cm
c. 40cm
d. -40cm

6 Kamla is drawing the pattern of magnetic field lines near a long 1

straight current carrying conductor. Which of the following
correctly describes the magnetic field in her experiment?
(a) The field consists of straight lines perpendicular to
the wire.
(b) The field consists of straight lines parellel to the
wire.
(c) The field consists of radial lines originating from
the wire.
(d) The field consists of concentric circles centered on
the wire.

7 When light enters the atmosphere, it strikes on extremely fine 1

particles, which deflect the rays of light in all possible directions,
this is due to –
a. reflection of light
b. atmospheric refraction
c. scattering of light
d. dispersion of light
8 Which of the following salts has no water of crystallisation 1
a. Blue vitriol
b. Washing soda
c. Baking soda
d. Gypsum

9 The growth of pollen tubes towards ovule is 1

a. Hydrotropism
b. Phototropism
c. Chemotropism
d. Geotropism

10 In plants the role of cytokinin is- 1

(a) promote cell division.
(b) wilting of leaves.
(c) promote the opening of stomatal pore.
(d) help in the growth of stem.
11 Amalgam is a homogeneous mixture of 1
a. Metal and mercury
b. Metal and nonmetal
c. Metal and a metal
d. All of these

12 On adding dilute sulphuric acid to a test tube containing a metal 1

‘X’, a colourless gas is produced. when a burning match stick is
brought near the mouth of test tube, it burns with pop sound.
Which of the following correctly represents metal ‘X’?
a. Sodium
b. Zinc
c. Copper
d. Silver
13 A student adds an equal amount of copper sulphate solution in 1
two beakers, P and Q He adds zinc in beaker P and silver in
beaker Q. The student observes that the color of the solution in
beaker P changes while no change is observed in beaker Q.
Which option arranges the metals in increasing order of
reactivity?
(a) silver-zinc-copper
(b) zinc-copper- silver
(c) silver-copper-zinc
(d) copper-silver-zinc

14 Organisms in food chains are grouped into categories? 1

(a) To form community
(b) To share the energy
(c) To form tropic level
(d) To get more energy
15 Appliances that have metal body are generally connected to the 1
earthing wire. What is the reason to earth these wires?
(a) to prevent excess of current
(b) to prevent the leakage of current
(c) to provide extra current to appliance
(d) to provide high resistance to the appliance

16 In 1987, an agreement was formulated by the United Nations 1

Environment Programme (UNEP) to freeze the production of “X”
to prevent depletion of “Y”. “X” and “Y” respectively referred
here are:
(a)Ozone; CFCs
(b)CFCs; rays UV
(c)CFCs; Ozone
(d)UV rays; Diatomic oxygen

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 (A): The magnetic field lines near the coil are nearly 1
circular and form concentric circles.
Reason(R) :Segments of the coil is contact with the card-board
are like almost the straight conductors.

18 Assertion (A): After decomposition of calcium carbonate, CO2 1

gas is released.
Reason (R): CO2 turns lime water milky.

19 Assertion (A): In sexual reproduction two DNA copies pass into 1

the offsprings.
Reason(R): Gametes are formed as a result of meiosis cell divi-
sion.
20 Assertion (A) The concentration of harmful chemicals is maxim- 1
um in human beings.
Reason (R) Man is at the apex of the food chain

SECTION-B
Question No.21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 Various organisms use different methods. Look at the given 2
diagram carefully—
a) Name the organism
and also the type of asexual reproduction
shown.
b) Explain the mode of
reproduction.
22 A concave mirror has a focal length of 20cm. At what distance 2
from the mirror should a 4 cm tall object be placed so that it
forms an image at a distance of 30 cm from the mirror? Also
calculate the size of the image formed.

23 Ravi added a few drops of phenolphthalein to an aqueous solu- 2

tion of sodium hydroxide. What dohe observe? To this solution
small amount of dil. HCl was added. What did he observe now?
Explain.

24 “Respiration is an exothermic reaction”. Justify the statement 2

giving the chemical equation for the reaction involved.

25 Complete the following table for oxygen and ozone. 2

Reason of its ------- --------

decreasing
level.
Formula -------- ----------
Benefits to bi- --------- ---------
otic- compo-
nents.
OR

Complete the flow chart:

26 Given below is a diagram showing a section of the human heart 2

a)Identify the parts as X,Y and Z in the above figure.

b)Among the following given blood vessels, ‘Pulmonary
artery, Pulmonary vein, Aorta Vena cava’. Identify those
i) which carry oxegenated blood?
ii)which carry deoxygenated blood?
SECTION-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 A person wanted his house to be white washed. He bought 10 3
kg of quick lime from the market and dissolved in 30 L of water.
On adding lime to water he noticed that the water started boiling
even when it was not heated.
(a) Give reason for his observation.
(b) Write the corresponding equation and name the
product formed.
28 In a cross between plants with purple flowers and plants with 3
white flowers, the FI had all purple flowers. When F1 generation
was self bred, the F2 generation gave rise to 100 individuals, 75
of which had purple flowers.
(a)Make a cross and answer.
(b) What are the genotypes of F2 individuals?
(c) What is the ratio of white to purple flower plants in F2
 generation?

29 What is synapse ? In a neuron cell, how is an electrical impulse 3

created and what is the role of synapse in this context ?
Or
Write name of the hormone in each case :
(a) Which hormone is responsible for the changes noticed in
females at puberty?
(b) Dwarfism results due to deficiency of which hormone?
(c) Blood sugar level rises due to deficiency of which hormone?
(d) Mineral necessary for the synthesis of Thyroxin ?
(e) Which hormone is responsible for the changes noticed in
males at puberty?
(f) Hormone required for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins
and fats.

30 A 14-year-old student is not able to see clearly the questions 3

written on the blackboard placed at a distance of 5m from him.
a) Name the defect of vision he is suffering from.
b) With the help of labelled ray diagrams show how this de-
fect can be corrected
c) Name the type of lens used to correct this defect.

31 Name the main ore of the metal which is used in thermometer? 3

Explain, how it is obtained from this ore? Also write the reaction
involved in the extraction.
32 (a) Fuse acts like a watchman in an electric circuit. Justify 3
this statement.
(b) How would you join three resistors of 9 ohm each, so that
the equivalent resistance of the combibnation is
(i) 13.5 ohm (ii) 6 ohm.
33 Explain, how will the magnetic field produced at a point due to a 3
current carrying circular coil change if we-
(a) Increase the current flowing through the coil?
(b) Reverse the direction of current through the coil?
(c) Increase the number of turns in the coil?
SECTION-D
Question No.34 to 36 are long answer questions
34 The formula of 4 organic compounds is given below: 5
A B C D
C2H4 CH3COOH C2H5OH C2H6
(i) Which one of these compounds A, B, C or D is a sat-
urated hydrocarbon?
(ii) Identify the compound which is present in the vinegar,
and draw its structural formula.
(iii) Which of the above compounds when heated at 443K
in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 forms ethene
as the major product? What is the role played by con-
centrated H2SO4 in this reaction? Also write the
chemical equation involved.
(iv) Give a chemical equation when B and C react with
each other in presence of concentrated H2SO4.
Name the major product formed and mention one of
its important use.
OR
(a)Carry out the following conversions giving complete
conditions for the reaction to take place in each case:
(i) Ethanoic acid from Ethanol
(ii) Ethane from Ethene
(iii) Ester from Ethanoic acid and ethanol
(b) Detergents are preferred over soaps. Why? (Give
tworeasons)
35 (a) Draw the longitudinal section of flower and mention the 5
parts.
(b) Explain process of digestion in amoeba with diagram
OR
(a)What is placenta? Describe its structure. State its
functions.
(b) Write the functions of each of the following parts in a
human female reproductive system.
(i) ovary
(ii) uterus
(iii) fallopian tube

36 An object is placed at adistance of 30 cm from a concave lens of 5

focal length 30 cm.
(i) Use lens formula to determine the distance of the image
from the lens.
(ii) List four characteristics of the image in this case.
(iii) Draw a labelled diagram to justify your answer of part(ii).
OR
Analyse the following observation table showing variation of
image-distance(v) with object-distance(u) in case of a convex
lens and answer the questions.

u (cm) v (cm)
 [Link].
1 -100 +25
2 -60 +30
3 -40 +40
4 -30 +60
5 -25 +100
6 -15 +120
(i) What is the focal length of the convex lens? Give
reason.

(ii) Write the serial [Link] the observation which is not

correct. Give reason.

(iii) Draw a ray diagram for the observation at [Link]. 2.

Also find the approximate value of magnification.

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 the subparts.

37 Hydro carbons are the organic compounds of carbon and hy- 4

drogen, which are obtained from coal, petroleum and natural
gas. Hydro carbons and their derivatives maybe saturated, un-
saturated, cyclic and aromatic. Due to their large number, in or-
der to corelate and have a systematic study of organic com-
pounds they have been further classified into a number of series
or families known as homologous series.

A) Why are unsaturated hydrocarbons more reactive than

saturated hydrocarbons?
B) How will you differentiate between saturated and unsat-
urated hydro carbons?
C) Write the structural formula and electron dot structure of
cyclic hydrocarbon- cyclopentane.
OR
C)The molecular formula of Pentane is C5H12. Write all the
possible isomers.
38 All human chromosomes are not paired. Most human 4
chromosomes have a maternal and paternal copy, and we have
22 such pairs. But one pair called sex chromosomes, is odd and
not always being a perfect pair.
Woman have a perfect pair of sex chromosomes. But men have
a mismatched pair in which one is normal sized while the other
 is a shot one.
(a) In humans, how many chromosomes are present ina zy-
gote and in each gamete?
(b) What will be the % of ab offsprings produced by Aa and
Bb ?
(c) “The sex of a child is a matter of chance and none of the
parents are considered to be responsible for it”. Justify
the statement through flow chart.
OR
(c) Why do all the gametes formed in human females have
an X chromosome?

39 In a simple electric circuit, the current through a conductor de- 4

pends upon its resistance and the potential difference across its
ends. In various electrical appliances, we often use resisters in
various combination. In our household, various appliances are
connected in parallel.
(a) Why all the electrical appliances are connected in parallel
in a domestic circuit?
(b) Mention the factors on which the resistance of a cyl-
indrical conductor depends.
(c) Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting a bat-
tery of three cells of 2V each, a 5Ω resistor, and 8Ω res-
istor and a 12Ω resistor, a volt meter and a plug key, all
connected in series.
OR
(c) Why does the cord of an electric meter not glow while
the heating element does? Calculate the heat produced
in 1 minute if an electric iron of resistance 20Ω take a
current of 5A.