DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, BANGALORE- EAST
PRE BOARD – I (2022 – 2023)
SUBJECT: SCIENCE (SET – 1)
CLASS: X MAX-MARKS: 80
DATE: 05/12/2022 TIME: 3 HOURS
NAME:
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is
expected to attempt only one of these questions.
Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should
in the range of 30 to 50 words.
Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions
should in the range of 50 to 80 words
Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions
should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
SECTION – A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 – 20
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1 The table below provides information about four substances J, K, L and M. Letters J, K, L
and M are not the symbols of elements.
Subst Melting Boiling Electrical Electrical
ance point (°C) point (°C) conductivity conductivity
in molten in aqueous
state state
J 770 1420 Good Good
K 1540 2860 Good Insoluble
L -110 -90 Poor Good
M -114 78 Poor Poor
Which substance could be Potassium chloride?
(a) J
(b) K
(c) L
(d) M
The equations for two reactions are shown below: 1
2
(i) CuO + H2 Cu + H2O
(ii) 2H2S + SO2 3S + 2H2O
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Which statement about the above reactions is not true?
(a) In Reaction 1, CuO is the oxidizing agent
(b) In Reaction 2, SO2 is getting reduced
(c) In Reaction 1 and 2, H2O is the reducing agent
(d) Reaction 1 is a redox reaction
An experiment is carried out to determine the reactivity of some metals. Three metals are
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placed in aqueous solutions of metal ions. The results are shown below:
Metal Aqueous solution of metal ions
2+
W X2+ Y2+ Z2+
W reaction reaction reaction
observed observed observed
Y No reaction No reaction No reaction
observed observed observed
Z No reaction No reaction reaction
observed observed observed
Which of the following is the correct order of reactivity, from the most reactive to least
reactive metal?
(a) W, Y, Z
(b) W, Z, Y
(c) Y, W, Z
(d) Y, Z, W
The figure below shows the substances present in a bottle of orange fruit drink. 1
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ORANGE FRUIT DRINK
Contains: Orange juice, malic acid, citric acid and
natural colours
A chemistry student tested the drink with a piece of pH indicator paper and
phenolphthalein solution. The correct observation will be:
The most likely pH of the drink is ___ and the phenolphthalein solution turns ___.
(a) 1, pink
(b) 5, colourless
(c) 7, pink
(d) 10, colourless
5 In which of the following reactions, heat energy will be evolved? 1
(a) Electrolysis of water
(b) Decomposition of Lead nitrate
(c) Changing of AgBr into Ag on exposure to sunlight
(d) Dissolving HCl in water
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Some information about the oxide of element Q is given below:
(i) It reacts with HCl to form salt and water
(ii) Q can form a compound with chlorine with the formula QCl2.
Identify the oxide of Q:
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Magnesium oxide
(c) Aluminium oxide
(d) Sulphur dioxide.
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Which of the following are unsaturated hydrocarbons?
(a) Cyclopropane
(b) Ethanol
(c) Benzene
(d) Propanone
8 Bio catalysts are substances that helps to break down complex molecules into 1
simpler molecules. Choose the correct combination of plots available in the
following table.
Biocatalyst Biocatalyst Biocatalyst
also termed as found in produced in
human human stomach
saliva
(a) Enzymes Amylase Pepsin
(b) Hormones Amylase Trypsin
(c) Enzymes Trypsin Pepsin
(d) Energy Pepsin Amylase
9 Observe the diagram of stomata. 1
Match the labelling referred in column I and correlate with the function incolumn II.
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Column I Column II
(i) (a) Controls all metabolic activities
(ii) (b) Helps in photosynthesis
(iii) (c) Opening and closing of stomata
(iv) (d) Help in exchange of gases
(a) (i)(b), (ii) (a) , (iii) (d), (iv)(c)
(b) (i)(c), (ii)(d) , (iii) (a), (iv)(b)
(c) (i)(c), (ii) (b) , (iii) (a), (iv)(d)
(d) (i)(d), (ii) (c) , (iii) (b), (iv)(a)
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The Genotype of offspring formed from Tt x tt will be-
(a) TT and tt
(b) Tt and tt
(c) Only tt
(d) Tt and t
Which of the following statements are true about the brain?
11 (i) The main thinking part of brain is hind brain. 1
(ii) Centres of hearing, smell, memory, sight etc. are located in forebrain.
(iii) Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, blood pressure are controlled by
the medulla in the hind brain.
(iv) Cerebellum does not control posture and balance of the body
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
The diagram show a section through the female reproductive system. Where
12 does meiosis occur in the following diagram? 1
(a) X and Z
(b) Y and Z
(c) Only X
(d) Only Y
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13 When an object is placed 60 cm from a convex mirror, the magnification produced is ½. 1
Where should the object be placed to get a magnification of 1/3?
(a) – 130 cm
(b) 125 cm
(c) 120 cm
(d) – 120 cm
14 The focal length of the eye lens decreases when eye muscles 1
(a) are relaxed and lens becomes thinner
(b) contract and lens becomes thicker
(c) are relaxed and lens becomes thicker
(d) contract and lens becomes thinner
15 Two resistors connected in series give an equivalent resistance of 10 Ω. When connected in 1
parallel, give 2.4 Ω. Then the individual resistance is
(a) each of 5 Ω
(b) 6 Ω and 4 Ω
(c) 7 Ω and 4 Ω
(d) 8 Ω and 2 Ω
16 A constant current flow in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper is from east to west as 1
shown in the figure. The direction of magnetic field at a point from North to South will be:
(a) directly above the wire
(b) directly below the wire
(c) at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the north side of the wire
(d) at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the south side of the wire.
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: Gold can be refined electrolytically. 1
Reason: In this process, the pure metal is made the anode and the impure metal is made
the cathode.
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18 Assertion: All children will inherit an X chromosome from mother regardless of whether 1
they are boys or girls.
Reason: Women have a mismatched pair in which one is X and other is Y.
Assertion: Large intestine absorb more water from unabsorbed food.
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Reason: The exit of the waste material is regulated by the anal sphincter.
20 Assertion(A): Strength of an electromagnet can be increased by increasing the number of 1
turns per unit length in solenoid coil.
Reason (R): Strength of an electromagnet can be increased by increasing the current
flowing through the solenoid.
SECTION – B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21 A student performed the following experiment: 2
(a) What will he/she observe? State the reason for this observation.
(b) How is this reaction similar to the reaction observed when Gypsum is heated?
Illustrate with the help of chemical equation.
OR
A student prepared this experimental setup.
(a) Will the bulb glow or not? Give reason for the answer.
(b) What is the correct procedure for preparing dilute NaOH solution?
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The chemistry of cellular components play an important role in muscle 2
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contraction. Justify the statement.
Dental caries or tooth decay causes gradual softening of A and B. Masses of bacterial 2
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cells together with food particles stick to the teeth to form C. Brushing the teeth after
eating removes the C before the bacteria produce acids. If untreated, microorganisms
may invade the D, causing inflammationand infection. Identify A, B, C and D
(a) In the process of respiration, the first step is the break-down of glucose into an 2
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intermediate called pyruvate. How many carbon dioxide molecules would be
produced from a single pyruvate molecule?
(b) Why can humans not tolerate mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?
25 Why do stars twinkle on a clear night? 2
OR
How will you use two identical glass prisms so that a narrow beam of white light incident
on one prism emerges out of the second prism as white light? Draw and label the ray
diagram.
26 Construct an aquatic food chain. With respect to the food chain made by you,answer the 2
following
(a) State the principle on which energy flow across the same happens?
(b) From which point in the food chain given by you will insecticides and pesticides
enter? What is the phenomenon that is being referred to here?
SECTION - C
[Link]. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27 (a) Why are Decomposition reactions called the opposite of Combination reactions?
Explain with the help of one example for each of these types of reaction. (Write the 3
chemical equations also)
(b) Write the chemical equation for the reaction that takes place when silver nitrate
solution is added to sodium chloride solution. Name the type of reaction.
28 (a) A salt X when dissolved in distilled water gives a clear solution which turns red
litmus blue. What is the nature of this salt? How can you prepare such a salt? 3
Explain with the help of an example.
(b) How is the salt used in soda acid fire extinguisher prepared? Write the chemical
equation involved. Mention another use of this salt.
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Study the above diagram and answer the following questions.
(a) What is the role played by ’y’ in breathing?
(b) Identify the part ‘x’ and name the substance secreted by it.
(c) Write any two important characteristics of respiratory organs of all terrestrial
animals?
OR
Given below is a graph showing two kinds of blood vessels ‘R’ and ‘S’ with time on x
axis and blood pressure on y axis.
(a) Identify ‘R’ and ‘S’.
(b) Why ‘S ‘is lower in the graph ?Give suitable explanation.
(c) Give one structural feature of ‘R’ that enables it to do its function.
(d) Name the blood vessel which is one cell thick and write its function.
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A real image is placed at a distance of 2 in front of a concave mirror of focal length f. The
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object is shifted by a distance 4 away from the mirror. Find the ratio of final magnification
to the initial magnification.
31 (a) Suggest one way of distinguishing a wire carrying current from a wire carrying no 3
current.
(b) Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of force around a circular current carrying loop
of wire.
(c) How does the strength of the magnetic field produced at the centre of the circular loop
depend on
(i) the radius of the loop
(ii) the number of turns of wire in the loop
32 (a) A wire has a resistance of 16 Ω. It is melted and drawn into a wire of half its original 3
length. Calculate the resistance of the new wire. What is the percentage change in its
resistance?
(b) Two wires A and B are of equal length and have equal resistances. If the resistivity of A
is more than that of B, which wire is thicker and why?
OR
The current flowing through a resistor connected in a circuit and the potential difference
developed across its ends are as shown in the diagram by milliammeter and voltmeter
readings respectively:
(a) What are the least counts of these meters?
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(b) What is the resistance of the resistor?
(c) You have three resistors of r Ω each and a battery of E volts. How would you connect
these resistors with the battery to obtain maximum current? Draw a circuit diagram to
illustrate your answer.
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(a) In the above food chain if grass has 300000 J of energy, how much energy will
be available for the secondary consumer?
(b) Aquariums need to be cleaned occasionally whereas ponds do not require any
cleaning. Explain
(c)Write the chemical equations for ozone formation.
SECTION - D
[Link]. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
A carboxylic acid C2H4O2 reacts with an alcohol in the presence of H2SO4 to form a
34 compound X. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 followed by acidification 5
gives the same carboxylic acid, C2H4O2.
(a) Identify the carboxylic acid, the alcohol and the compound X.
(b) Draw the electron dot structure of the acid used here.
(c) What is the use of compound X?
(d) Write the next two homologues of this carboxylic acid.
(e) How will you differentiate experimentally between the alcohol and carboxylic
acid?
OR
(a) Draw the structure of the third member of alkene series.
(b) State two points of difference between ionic and covalent compounds.
Give an example for each of these types of compounds and draw their electron
dot structures.
(c) Two carbon compounds X and Y have the molecular formula C2H4 and C3H8
respectively. Which one of the two is most likely to show addition reaction?
Justify your answer. Write the chemical equation involved.
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(a) ‘P’ is a special disc shaped tissue embedded in the wall of ‘Q’.It contains
‘R’ on the embryo’s side of the tissue and ‘S’ that surrounds ‘R’on the
mother’s side .
(i) Identify P,Q,R and S.
(ii) Explain the function of ‘P’.
(b) Name two bacterial infections that can get sexually transmitted.
(c) List two advantages of using condom during sexual act.
OR
(a) Explain the surgical method of contraception. Write any one
disadvantage of this method.
(b) How is the surgical removal of unwanted pregnancies misused?
(c) Describe the role of prostate gland, seminal vesicle and testes in the human
male reproductive system.
36 (a) A lady working in her kitchen received a shock from an electric hot plate. What 5
could be the reason for the shock?
(b) An electric bulb draws a current of 0.8 A and works on 250 V on an average of 8
hours a day.
(i) Find the power consumed by the bulb.
(ii) If the electric distribution company charges Rs 5 per 6 KWh, what is the monthly
bill for 60 days?
(c) An electric lamp of 100 Ω, a toaster of resistance 50 Ω, and a water filter of resistance
500 Ω are connected in parallel to a 220 V source. What is the resistance of an
electric iron connected to the same source that takes as must current as all three
appliances and what is the current through it?
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.
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(a) Why is steel preferred over iron for various uses? How is stainless steel prepared?
(b) Name the following:
i) A non-metal that is lustrous
ii) A metal that becomes liquid just above room temperature
(c) Explain the reaction of Potassium and Magnesium with water with the help of
chemical equations.
OR
(c) Cinnabar is an ore of Mercury. Explain how Mercury can be obtained from this
ore. Write the chemical equations involved.
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Two pea plants one with round yellow seeds (RRYY) and another with wrinkled
green (rryy)seeds were crossed.
(a)What would be the phenotype and genotype of F1 generation?
(b)Write two possible genotypes of wrinkled and yellow seeds.
(c)
i. Calculate the percentage of yR gamete produced by YyRR parent.
ii. What are the different types of gametes produced by Yyrr.
OR
(c) If 480 plants are produced in F2 generation how many plants are with
i) Round and yellow seeds
ii) Wrinkled and green seeds.
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We know power generation takes place in power stations and the power distribution takes
place from the power station through large transmission lines which are supported by the
large towers. These transmission lines aid in carrying a large amount of power to
substations.
Distribution lines carry small amounts of current which are distributed from the substations
to houses. The main supply, referred to as mains, receives the power either through
overhead electric poles or underground cables. There are two types of wires in this supply
line; red coloured insulated wire is known as live wire and the black coloured insulated
wire is known as neutral wire. These wires supply electricity to separate circuits within the
house.
Based on the above information, answer the following questions:
(a) What is an electric fuse? Where is it installed?
(b) Why is parallel connection preferred in domestic circuits? (Any two reasons)
(c) State the importance of an earth wire in a domestic circuit.
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