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Subject: Science
Standard: 10 Marks: 05
Chapter: All

Section - A
‣ Choose the correct option from those given below each question. (01)
01. 𝐹𝑒2 𝑂3 + 2𝐴𝑙 → 𝐴𝑙2 𝑂3 + 2𝐹𝑒
The above reaction is an example of a……..
A. displacement reaction. B. decomposition reaction.
C. double displacement reaction. D. combination reaction.
02. Element X gets converted into red and brown colour affected with moistured air and new compound Y is
formed, what will be compound X and Y?
A. X = Fe, Y =𝐹𝑒2 𝑂3
B. X = Ag, Y =𝐴𝑔2 𝑆
C. X = Cu, Y =𝐶𝑢𝑂
D. X = Al, Y =𝐴𝑙2 𝑂3
03. When carbon dioxide gas is passed from lime water …………… .
A. Calcium hydroxide is produced.
B. White precipitates of CaO are produced.
C. Lime water turns milky.
D. The colour of lime water disappears
04. Silver articles are kept in open for long time, due to formation of which substance it becomes black?
A. 𝐻2 𝑆 B. AgS
C. 𝐴𝑔𝑆𝑂4 D. 𝐴𝑔2 𝑆
05. What is the formula of lead sulphate?
A. 𝑃𝑏2 𝑆𝑂4
B. 𝑃𝑏(𝑆𝑂4 )2
C. 𝑃𝑏𝑆𝑂4
D. 𝑃𝑏2 (𝑆𝑂4 )3

06. Chemically, rusting is …………….. .

A. Hydrated ferrous B. Ferric oxide C. Hydrated ferric oxide D. None of these
oxide
07. Common salt is not a raw material for
A. bleaching powder B. plaster of paris C. baking soda D. caustic soda
08. Which compound in the table reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide?
A. NaCl B. 𝐶𝑎𝑆𝑂4
C. 𝐶𝑎𝐶𝑂3 D. 𝑀𝑔𝑆𝑂4
09. Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acid strength?
A. Water < acetic acid < hydrochloric acid
B. Water < hydrochloric acid < acetic acid
C. Acetic acid < water < hydrochloric acid
D. Hydrochloric acid < water < acetic acid
10. Acid present in tomato is
A. methanoic acid B. acetic acid C. lactic acid D. oxalic acid
11. Which of the following is not a mineral acid?
A. Hydrochloric acid B. Citric acid C. Sulphuric acid D. Nitric acid
12. Which of the following is used for dissolution of gold?
A. Hydrochloric acid B. Sulphuric acid C. Nitric acid D. Aqua regia
13. Metal which exist in their native states in nature is/are
A. Cu and Au B. Au and Ag C. Zn and Cu D. Cu and Ag
14. Bronze is an alloy of
A. copper and zinc B. aluminum and tin C. copper, tin and zinc D. copper and tin
15. Which of the following metals do not corrode in moist air?
A. Copper B. Iron C. Gold D. Silver
16. Which of the following non—metals is a liquid?
A. Carbon B. Bromine C. Phosphorous D. Sulphur
17. During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets ………………… .
A. deposited on cathode B. deposited on anode
C. deposited on cathode as well as anode D. remains in the solution
18. An alloy is ………… .
A. an element B. a compounds
C. a homogeneous mixture D. a heterogeneous mixture
19. Galvanization is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating with a thin layer of ………... .
A. Gallium B. Aluminium C. Zinc D. Silver
20. The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as …………… .
A. ductility B. malleability C. sonorousity D. conductivity
21. …………… is a good conductor of electricity.
A. Oxygen B. Bromine C. Nitrogen D. Graphite
22. …………. is the poorest conductor of electricity.
A. Aluminium B. Tungsten C. Silver D. Gold
23. Which of the following can be beaten into thin sheets?
A. Zinc B. Phosphorus C. Sulphur D. Oxygen
24. metal reacts only with the gaseous state of water.
A. Calcium B. Iron C. Potassium D. Sodium
25. Butanone is a four carbon compound with functional group
A. carboxylic acid B. aldehyde C. ketone D. alcohol
26. A molecule of ammonia (𝑁𝐻3 ) has
A. only single bond B. only double bonds
C. only triple bonds D. two double bonds and one single bond
27. Ethane with molecular formula 𝐶2 𝐻6 has
A. 6 covalent bonds B. 7 covalent bonds C. 8 covalent bonds D. 9 covalent bonds
28. Structural formula of ethyne is ……………. .
A. 𝐻 — 𝐶 ≡ 𝐶 — 𝐻
B. 𝐻3 ≡ 𝐶𝐶 — 𝐻
C.
 D.

29. When ethanoic acid is treated with 𝑁𝑎𝐻𝐶𝑂3 , …………….. gas is evolved.
A. 𝐻2 B. 𝐶𝑂2 C. 𝐶𝐻4 D. CO
30. 𝐶3 𝐻8 belongs to the homologous series of …………… .
A. Alkynes B. Alkenes C. Alkanes D. Cyclo alkanes
31. Functional group —CHO is present in ……………. .
A. a carboxylic acid B. an alcohol C. an aldehyde D. a ketone
32. How many carbon atoms are present in one molecule of ethanol ?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
33. Which of the following has a double bond?
A. Hydrogen molecule B. Oxygen molecule C. Nitrogen molecule D. Methane molecule
34. How many electrons are there in the outermost shell of carbon?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
35. Fullerene is an allotropic form of...........
A. carbon. B. sulphur. C. phosphorus. D. tin.
36. Write the common name of ethanoic acid.
A. Formic acid B. Acetic acid C. Propanoic acid D. Butanoic acid
37. Name the substance having functional group -OH.
A. Alcohol B. Ketone C. Ester D. Carboxylic acid
38. The xylem in plants are responsible For ……
A. transport of water B. transport of food
C. transport of amino acids D. transport of oxygen
39. All reptiles have a three-chambered heart except
A. snake B. crocodile C. lizard D. Both (b) and (c)
40. Right atrium receives blood from
A. pulmonary aorta B. pulmonary veins
C. inferior vena cava D. superior and inferior vena cava
41. The number of chamber(s) present in human heart is
A. one B. two C. three D. four
42. Bile juice is stored in which organ of human body?
A. Kidney B. Gall bladder C. Pancreas D. Liver
43. Which cell bundle is involved in the process of formation of glucose?
A. Golgi body B. Mitochondria C. Endoplasmic reticulum D. Plastids
44. Example(s) of liquid waste product in plants is/are
A. rubber B. clove oil C. gum D. All of these
45. The major gaseous excretory product of plants is
A. carbon dioxide B. oxygen C. alkaloids D. gums
46. An adult human on an average produces
A. 1-2 L of urine per day B. 1-5 L of urine per day C. 2-5 L of urine per day D. 4-5 L of urine per day
47. Structural and functional unit of kidney is
A. renal pelvis B. nephridia C. nephron D. hilum
48. The process of carrying food from the leaves to other parts of a plant is called
 A. transpiration B. transportation C. translocation D. transformation
49. Which one indicates hypertension or high Blood Pressure (BP)?
A. 120/80 B. 110/70 C. 130/80 D. 140/90
50. Instrument used to measure blood pressure is
A. barometer B. potometer
C. thermometer D. sphygmomanometer
51. The blood leaving the tissues becomes richer in
A. carbon dioxide B. water C. haemoglobin D. oxygen
52. Which of the following is a plant hormone?
A. Insulin B. Oestrogen C. Thyroxine D. Cytokinin
53. The brain is responsible for....
A. thinking B. regulating the heartbeat
C. balancing the body D. all of the above
54. The gap between two neurons is called a....
A. impulse B. axon C. synapse D. dendrite
55. The hormone responsible for changes during puberty in male is
A. oestrogen B. testosterone C. insulin D. growth hormone
56. The main function of abscisic acid in plants is to
A. increase the length of cells B. promote cell division
C. inhibit growth D. promote growth of stem
57. Spinal cord originates from
A. cerebrum B. medulla C. pons D. cerebellum
58. Posture and balance of the body is controlled by
A. cerebrum B. cerebellum C. medulla D. pons
59. The part in which gustatory receptors are present in our body is
A. inner ear B. skin C. tongue D. inner lining of Nose
60. What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulses?
A.

B.

C.

D.

61. Junction between two neurons is called ………………… .

A. cell junction B. neuro muscular junction
C. neural joint D. synapse
62. Dwarfism results due to …………. .
A. Excess secretion of thyroxin B. Less secretion of growth hormone
 C. Less secretion of adrenaline D. Excess secretion of growth hormone
63. Which of the following is not an involuntary action?
A. Vomiting B. Salivation C. Heart beat D. Chewing
64. Involuntary actions in the body are controlled by …………………. .
A. medulla in forebrain B. medulla in mid brain C. medulla in hind brain D. medulla in spinal cord
65. The shape of guard cells changes due to change in the ………………… .
A. protein composition of cells B. temperature of cells
C. amount of water in cells D. position of nucleus in the cells
66. The movement called of the shoot towards light is ................... .
A. geotropism B. hydrotropism C. chemotropism D. phototropism
67. Spinal cord originates from the .................. .
A. cerebrum B. medulla C. pons D. cerebellum
68. Which body organ is surrounded by meninges?
A. Heart and Lungs B. Brain and Heart C. Brain and Spinal Cord D. Spinal Cord and Lungs
69. Which of the following is a plant hormone?
A. Thyroxin B. Cytokinin C. Insulin D. Oestrogen
70. Which ovarian hormone regulates menstrual cycle in women?
A. Thyroxin B. Testosteron C. Estrogen D. None of these
71. The deficiency of which hormone causes diabetes?
A. Insulin B. Adrenaline C. Thyroxin D. Estrogen
72. Which is the largest and the most complex part of the human brain?
A. Cerebrum B. Hypothalamus C. Cerebellum D. Medulla
73. Which among the following diseases is not sexually transmitted?
A. Syphillis B. Hepatitis C. HIV – AIDS D. Gonorrhoea
74. The correct sequence of organs in the male reproductive system for transport of sperms is …………. .
→ →
A. Testis vas deferens Testis urethra
→ →
B. testis Testis ureter Testis urethra
→ →
C. testis Testis urethra Testis ureter
→ →
D. testis Testis vas deferens Testis ureter
75. Vegetative propagation refers to formation of new plants from .................. .
A. stem, roots and flowers B. stem, roots and leaves
C. stem, flowers and fruits D. stem, leaves and flowers
76. The human ovum has ………………. number of chromosomes.
A. 22 B. 23 C. 24 D. 25
OR
76. Fusion of male and female gametes results in the formation of ……………… .
A. eggs B. embryo C. spores D. zygote
77. Anther contains ………………. .
A. Carpel B. Stigma C. Style D. Pollen grains
78. Vegetative propagation in potato takes place through ……………. .
A. leaves B. roots C. seeds D. stem
79. Which of the following is a contraceptive?
A. Condom B. Copper T C. Oral pills D. All of the above
80. What does an ovule develop into after fertilisation?
A. Fruits B. Roots C. Stem D. Seeds
81. Which of the following is a sexually transmitted disease?
A. AIDS B. Gonorrhoea C. Syphilis D. All of the above
82. What is the age of puberty in males (human)?
A. 10 to 12 years B. 12 to 14 years C. 14 to 16 years D. 8 to 10 years
83. Which of the following is the surgical method of contraception in female?
A. Tubectomy B. Vasectomy C. Oral pills D. Both (a) and (c)
84. The anther contains…..
A. ovules B. Sepals C. pistil D. pollen grains
85. Which pair of sex chromosome will a male?
A. XO B. XX C. XY D. YY
86. The number of pair (s) of sex chromosomes in the zygote of humans is ............... .
A. one B. two C. three D. four
87. Exchange of genetic material takes place in ……………. .
A. vegetative reproduction B. asexual reproduction
C. sexual reproduction D. budding
88. How many sex chromosomes are found in the reproductive cells (gametes) of human being?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 23 D. 46
89. How many pairs of sex chromosomes are found in the somatic cells of the human being?
A. Four B. Three C. One D. Two
90. How many types of sperms are found in man?
A. Four B. Three C. Two D. One
91. In which animal did the eyes originate first?
A. Peripatus B. plasmodium C. Paramoecium D. Planaria
92. Which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a lens?
A. Water B. Glass C. Plastic D. Clay
93. The power of a combination of two lenses in contact is +1.0 D. If the focal length of one of the lenses of the
combination is +20.0 cm, the focal length of the other lens would be
A. - 120.0 cm B. + 80.0 cm C. - 25.0 cm D. - 20.0 cm
94. A light ray enters from medium A to medium B as shown in the figure. The refractive index of medium B

relative to A will be
A. greater than unity B. less than unity C. equal to unity D. zero
95. The laws of reflection hold good for .............. .
A. plane mirror only
B. concave mirror only
C. convex mirror only
D. all mirrors irrespective of their shape
96. For no bending of a ray of light through a glass slab, angle of incidence must be ................ .
A. 30° B. 0° C. 60° D. 90°
97. Total internal reflection takes place when light travels .................. .
A. From denser to rarer medium
B. From rarer to denser medium
C. In same denser medium from one side to other
 D. In same rarer medium from one side to other.
98. Out of the following uses, where is olane mirror not used?
A. in submarines B. in solar cookers
C. in kaleidoscopes D. in vehicles for rear view
99. The image produced by a concave lens is ............. .
A. always virtual and enlarged B. always virtual and reduced in size
C. always real D. sometimes real, sometimes virtual
100. The change in focal length of eye lens is caused by action of
A. pupil B. retina C. ciliary muscles D. iris
101. The human eye forms the image of an object at its
A. cornea B. iris C. pupil D. retina
102. A person uses a lens of power + 3D to normalise vision. Near point of hypermetropic eye is
A. 1.66 m B. 0.66 m C. 0.33 m D. - 1 m
103. When ciliary muscles are relaxed, focal length of eye lens is
A. maximum B. minimum
C. Neither maximum nor minimum D. Cannot say
104. The size of the pupil of the eye is adjusted by
A. cornea B. retina C. iris D. blind spot
105. In human eye the part which allows light to enter into the eye is
A. retina B. pupil C. eye lens D. cornea
106. Which of the following part of a human eye provides the refraction of light rays entering the eyes?
A. Pupil B. Cornea C. Both (a) and (b) D. Iris
107. What is the angle formed between the two lateral faces of the prism ?
A. Angle of reflection B. Angle of prism C. Angle of refraction D. Both (a) and (b)
108. The image formed on human retina is ............. .
A. virtual and inverted B. virtual and erect C. real and inverted D. real and erect
109. The component of white light with greatest wavelength is ................ .
A. violet B. green C. red D. blue
110. The persistence of vision for a normal eye is ......... .
1 1
A. 16
th of a second B. 6
th of a second
1
C. 20
th of a second D. 1 second
111. Which of the following is not a defect of vision?
A. Hypermetropia B. Myopia C. Presbyopia D. Hypometropia
112. The refractive index of glass is maximum for ………… light.
A. red B. blue C. green D. violet
113. An electric bulb is rated 220 V and 100 W. When it is operated on 110 V, the power consumed will be
A. 100 W B. 75 W C. 50 W D. 25 W
114. What is the maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of (1/5) Ω?
A. (1/5) Ω B. 10 Ω C. 5 Ω D. 12
115. What is the minimum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5 Ω?
A. (1/5) Ω B. (1/25) Ω C. (1/10) Ω D. (25) Ω
116. If a wire of resistance R is melted and recast to half of its length, the new resistance of the wire will be
A. 𝑅 B. 𝑅 C. R D. 2R
4 2
117. Plastic insulation surrounds a wire having diameter d and length 1 as shown above. A decrease in the

resistance of the wire would be produced by an increase in the

A. length I of the wire B. diameter d of the wire
C. temperature of the wire D. thickness of the plastic insulation
118. The values of mA and µA are
A. 10−6 𝐴and10−9 𝐴respectively
B. 10−3 𝐴and10−6 𝐴respectively
C. 10−3 𝐴and10−9 𝐴respectively
D. 10−6 𝐴and10−3 𝐴respectively
119. Which of the following terms does not represent electric power in a circuit?
A. 𝐼2 𝑅 B. 𝐼𝑅2
C. VI D. 𝑉/ 𝑅
120. Unit of electric power may also be expressed as .................. .
A. volt ampere B. kilowatt hour C. watt second D. joule second
1
121. What is the minimum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 5
?
A. 1
5
Ω B. 1
25
Ω C. 1
10
Ω D. 25 Ω

122. Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon ................ .

A. its length B. its thickness C. its shape D. nature of the material
123. Which of the following substance has the largest electrical resistance?
A. Silver B. Copper C. Rubber D. acidulated water
124. Force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field depends on
A. direction of current B. direction of magnetic field
C. Both (a) and (b) D. length of the wire
125. The strength of magnetic field inside a long current carrying straight solenoid is
A. more at the ends than at the centre
B. minimum in the middle
C. same at all points
D. found to increase from one end to the other
126. Magnetic field due to a current through a straight conductor depends on
A. current B. distance from the wire
C. Both (a) and (b) D. cross-sectional area of wire
127. The strength of magnetic field inside a long current—carrying straight solenoid is .......... .
A. more at the ends than at the center
B. minimum in the middle
C. same at all points
D. found to increase from one end to the other
128. In Fleming’s left-hand rule…………. denotes the direction of the magnetig force.
A. the thumb B. the forefinger C. the middle finger D. the palm
129. A current-carrying conducting wire kept In a magnetic field should experience a force. This was suggested
by…………. .
A. Ampere B. Faraday C. Ohm D. Oersted
130. At the time of short circuit, the electric current…………. .
 A. does not change B. instantaneously becomes zero
C. suddenly increases D. suddenly decreases
131. On which effect of electric current does the fuse work?
A. Electric effect of electric current B. Heating effect of electric current
C. Magnetic effect of electric current D. Chemical effect of electric current
132. What is the red coloured wire coming from the electric main board called?
A. The fuse wire B. The live wire C. The neutral wire D. The earthing wire
133. What is the colour of insulation on the neutral wire coming from the electric board?
A. White B. Green C. Black D. Red
134. A wire with…………. insulation is used for earthing.
A. white B. green C. black D. red
135. The magnitude of the AC voltage used in India is…………. and its frequency is………….. .
A. 11OV, 60Hz B. 11OV, 50Hz C. 220V, 50Hz D. 220V, 60Hz
136. Who discovered the magnetic effect of an electric current?
A. Faraday B. Oersted C. Volta D. Ampere
137. By which instrument can the presence of magnetic field be determined?
A. Voltmeter B. Ammeter C. Galvanometer D. Magnetic needle
138. Which of the following groups contain only biodegradable items?
A. Grass, flowers and leather B. Grass, wood and plastic
C. Fruit-peels, cake and lime-juice D. Cake, wood and grass
139. Flow of energy in an ecosystem is always
A. unidirectional B. bidirectional
C. multidirectional D. no specific direction
140. Food web is the
A. food that a spider collects using its web
B. network of interlinked trophic levels
C. network of interlinked food chains
D. display of food items on a website
141. Which of the following is not a functional component of an ecosystem?
A. Communities B. Decomposers C. Sunlight D. Energy flow
142. Which of the following constitute a food chain?
A. Grass, wheat and B. Grass, goat and human C. Goat, cow and D. Grass, fish and goat
mango elephant
143. Depletion of ozone is mainly due to .................. .
A. chlorofluorocarbon compounds B. carbon monoxide
C. methane D. pesticides
144. Accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in the food chain in increasing amount at each higher trophic
level is known as .................. .
A. eutrophication B. pollution C. bio—magnification D. accumulation
145. In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by ................ .
A. carnivores B. herbivores C. decomposers D. producers
146. Which one of the following is an artificial ecosystem?
A. Pond B. Crop field C. Lake D. Forest
147. Population of which of the following will be highest in the food chain?
A. Decomposer B. Primary Producer
C. Photosynthetic organism D. Secondary consumers
 148. A snake feeds on frog, hawk feeds on this snake, what is the place of this snake in the food chain?
A. Producer B. Primary consumer C. Secondary consumer D. Tertiary consumer
149. Which one of the following is a non-biodegradable substance?
A. DDT B. Manure C. Paper D. Cotton cloth
150. Accumulation of non—biodegradable pesticides in different trophic levels is called .............. .
A. Biological degradation B. Biological magnification
C. Biological concentration D. Biological deposition
151. Edaphic factors are included in .............. .
A. Abiotic components B. Biotic components C. Producers D. Consumers
152. The structural and functional unit of the environment is known as .................. .
A. Ecosystem B. Biosphere C. Food chain D. Food web
153. Which trophic level has highest energy in an ecosystem?
A. Producers B. Herbivores C. Primary carnivores D. Higher carnivores
154. Which trophic level, lowest energy available in an ecosystem?
A. Producer B. Herbivores C. Carnivores D. Decomposers
155. What is being form due to entry of harmful chemical In food chain?
A. Biological regulation B. Biological magnification
C. Eutrophication D. Bioequilibrium
156. Which of the following is an example of non- biodegradable waste?
A. Paper B. Polythene C. Vegetables D. Fruits
157. Which of the following is an example of biodegradable waste?
A. Vegetables or fruits B. Glass C. Plastic D. Metal
158. A rat is In which category of consumer animals?
A. Decomposer B. Omnivores C. Carnivores D. Herbivores
159. Which of the following constitute a food chain?
A. Grass, wheat and B. Grass, goat and human C. Goat, cow and D. Grass, fish and goat
mango elephant
160. Which of the following groups contain only biodegradable items?
A. Grass, flowers and leather B. Fruit peels, cake and lime juice
C. Cake, wood and grass D. All
Section - B
‣ Fill in the Blanks. (01)
161. Between Fe and Mg, …………… is more reactive.
162. …………… is used in black and white photography.
163. Lead nitrate powder is of …………… colour.
164. Burning of natural gas is a …………… type of reaction.
165. …………… is used in making of cement.
166. The common method to balance chemical equations is called …………… method.
167. In word equation for chemical reactions reactants are written towards …………… with putting + sign
between them.
168. The reaction between magnesium and oxygen of the air forms …………… .
169. In a redox reaction, the substance which is reduced is called …………… agent.
170. The precipitation reactions produce...... salts.
171. Action of heat on ferrous sulphate is an example of _________ reaction.
172. A chemical equation which is not balanced is called a_________ chemical equation.
173. 𝑃𝑏(𝑠) + … … … → 𝑃𝑏𝐶𝑙2 (𝑎𝑞) + 𝐶𝑢(𝑠)
174. Reducing agent undergoes………… .
175. ………… is used in black and white photography.
176. Reaction, 𝐶𝑎𝐶𝑂3 + 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑡 → 𝐶𝑎𝑂 + 𝐶𝑂2 is a …………. reaction.
177. Burning of coal and formation of water is…………. type of reaction.
178. Quick lime is also known as…………. .
179. Removal of gangue from the ore is known as.......
180. The most abundant metal in the earth's crust is.......
181. Atoms of non-metals gain electrons in their valence shell to form ___________ .
182. Atoms of metals lose electrons from their valence shell to form ___________ .
183. ___________ is the hardest natural substance.
184. Metals react with acids to produce ___________ gas.
185. ___________ is the most malleable metal.
186. ___________ is produced when dilute HCI is added to a reactive metal.
187. The most ductile metal is ___________ .
188. Metallic oxides react with water to form ___________.
189. ___________ is the hardest allotrope of carbon.
190. ___________ is a non—metal but has lustre.
191. 𝑆𝑖𝐶2 is the chemical formula for ___________ .
192. The chemical formula of Alumina is ___________ .
193. Metals forms…………. oxide.
194. Diamond and graphite are allotropes of……………. .
195. ......... is the catalyst generally used in the hydrogenation of oils.
196. The structural formula for chloroethane is __________ .
197. __________is used as a preservative in ‘achars’ and ‘pickles’ used in market.
198. Butanone is a four—carbon compound with __________functional group.
199. The purest allotropic form of carbon is__________
200. A solution of__________ in water does not conduct electricity.
201. Diamond and __________are allotropes of carbon.
202. The atomic number of__________ is six (6).
203. The atomic number of chlorine is __________ .
204. There are seven__________ bonds in a molecule of ethane.
205. Methane has a formula __________ .
206. Chlorine is a __________ molecule.
207. The atomic number of hydrogen is __________ .
208. Micelles forms an………. in water.
209. Concentrated 𝐻2 𝑆𝑂4 is a…………
210. Reaction of alcohol with sodium forms………
211. ………….is used in the preparation of tincture iodine.
212. Animals fats contain esters of………….
213. The molecular formula of propane is………..
214. The molecular formula of ammonia Is………….
215. The dialyser works as kidney except does not perform..........
216. ......... is the reabsorption of water to maintain the balance of water in human body.
217. The duct that emerges from kidney is called
218. The bunch of blood capillary in nephron is called .........
219. ....... surrounds the heart.
220. ATP is the....... for most cellular processes.
221. Pancreatic juice contains……….for the breakdown of fat.
222. The oral cavity opens into the...........
223. The opening and closing of stomata is regulated by ...........
224. The energy currency molecule of a cell is ___________.
225. The acid present in tamarind is___________.
226. The acid present in vinegar is___________.
227. The acid present in tomato is___________.
228. During photosynthesis……………. is evolved as by-product.
229. The wall of the arteries are thick and………….. .
230. The terminal end of the excretory unit opens in the………….. .
231. The conduction of the photosynthetic products is called………….. .
232. Pepsin is an enzyme that can act only in………….. medium.
233. The digestion of food particle in Amoeba occurs in…………. .
234. The enzyme ………….digests starch and converts it into maltose.
235. Human beings show ………….mode of nutrition.
236. The effect of………. in transport of water is more important at night.
237. The substance, used in cellular respiration, is……….. .
238. Simple goitre is caused by the deficiency of ...... in the diet.
239. The sensitive plant....... folds up its leaflets on being touched.
240. ___________ in the brain is known as the master gland of the body.
241. Cytoklnins promotes …………. in plants.
242. The olfactory receptors will detect ……… .
243. The stem exhibits ……….. , geotropism and…………. phototropism.
244. The main function of sperm is to reach the…..... and fertilize it.
245. The process by which the embryo in the seed develops into a seedling under appropriate conditions is
called______________.
246. Reproductive organs are also called______________.
247. In planaria, mode of reproduction is______________.
248. AIDS is caused by______________.
249. Rhizophus reproduces by______________.
250. Artificial method of vegetative propagation like______________is used to grow jasmine plants.
251. The cells involved in sexual reproduction are known as ……………
252. The genetic variation created during reproduction is the basis for ………………
253. ___________coined the term ‘factor’ which is now called ‘gene’.
254. ___________isolated DNA for the first time from pus cells.
255. The presence of Y-chromosome in human being is essential for being a……………..
256. The synthesis of enzymes in the cell is under the control of…………..….
257. The growth of a pea plant depends on the amount of specific…………... in the plant.
258. If we use a concave mirror of focal length 2.5 cm as a dentist's mirror, the distance of tooth from the mirror
should be .............. than the focal length.
259. The SI unit of power of a lens is __________ .
260. Magnification produced by a __________can be either positive or negative.
261. The image of real object formed by a concave mirror is always__________ .
262. Light travels the fastest in vacuum with the highest speed of __________.
263. Light travels in __________lines.
264. A …………. is used as a magnifying glass.
265. A ray of light Is incident at an angle of 30° to the surface of a plane mirror. Then the angle between the
incident ray and reflected ray must be ……….. .
266. Focal length of a convex lens is ………… .
267. The power of a convex lens having focal length 10cm is ……… D.
268. Short-sightedness can be corrected by using .............. lenses.
269. The defect caused due to increase in the focal length of eye-lens is known as ............. .
270. The other name of Presbyopia is__________ .
271. A __________person cannot see distant objects clearly.
272. Tyndall effect can also be observed when sunlight passes through a canopy of a dense forest. Here,
the__________ in the mist scatter light.
273. The path of a beam of light passing through a__________ is not visible.
274. A rainbow is always formed in a direction __________to that of the sun.
 275. The diameter of the human eyeball is approximately…………..cm.
276. A triangular glass prism has………… triangular bases and………… rectangular surfaces.
277. The work done when one coulomb of charge moves against a potential difference of 1 volt is ___________ .
278. The other name of Joule/Coulomb is ___________ .
279. Commercial unit of Electrical energy is ___________ .
280. The bulbs are usually filled with chemically inactive ___________and ___________gases to prolong the life of
filament.
281. A component of identical size that offers a___________ resistance is a poor conductor.
282. 1 μ 𝐴 = ___________ .
283. The SI unit of electric power is…………. .
284. In a substance, the direction of conventional current is opposite to the direction of………… current.
285. A fuse wire should always connected in ..... in the electrical circuits.
286. The Right—hand thumb rule is stated by____________ .
287. In our houses, we receive A.C. electric power of 220 V with a frequency of 50 Hz. One of the wires in this
supply is with red insulation, called the____________ .
288. A long wound cylindrical coil of insulated wire is called………….. .
289. The magnetic field is …………in the region where the magnetic field lines are very close to each other.
290. Interconnection of various food chains is called a__________.
291. Damage to ozone layer is caused by the air pollutants called__________.
292. Number of producers is greatest in the __________food chain.
293. There are generally __________number of individuals at the lower trophic levels of an ecosystem.
294. The various steps in a food chain are called__________levels.
295. ……… is flow in form of food in an ecosystem.
296. Main energy source in an ecosystem is ………
297. All animals are ……… in food chain.
298. Solar energy is transformed into ……… by chlorophyllous organisms.
299. A parasite is in the class of ……… category.
300. Farm and garden are ……… ecosystem.
301. Use of ……… chemical is hazardous for ozone layer.
302. Waste substances that are broken down by microbes are called ………
Section - C
‣ Distinguish between the following statements. (01)
303. Deference between: Endothermic and Exothermic reaction:
304. Deference between: Combination reaction and Decomposition reaction:
305. Deference between: Acid salts and Basic salts
306. Distinguish between : Saturated carbon compounds and Unsaturated carbon compounds
307. Diferents between: Atria and Ventricles.
308. Distiguish between: Xylem tissue and Phloem tissue
309. Distiguish between: Breathing and Respiration
310. Distinguish between: Plant hormones and Animal hormones
311. Distinguish between: Binary fission and Multiple fission
312. Diferents between: Bisexual flower and Unisexual flower:
313. Diference between: Resistance in series and Resistance in parallel.
314. Distinguish between: Biodegradable wastes and Non-biodegradable wastes
315. Food chain and Food web.
‣ Define. (01)
316. DEFINITIONS : Corrosion.
317. DEFINITIONS : Double displacement reactions.
318. Define : pH scale
319. Define : Neutralisation reaction
320. Define : Olfactory indicator
321. Definition : Alloy :
322. Define : Displacement reaction
323. Definition: Nastic movements
324. Define: OR Explain the terms: Tropism
325. Definition: Gene
326. DEFINITION: Lateral Inversion :
327. Define a lens. .
328. Define refraction of light.
329. Definition : Electric circuit :
330. DEFINTflONS: Spectrum:
331. DEFINTflONS: Tyndall effect :
332. DEFINTflONS: Ciliary muscle:
333. DEFINTflONS: Iris :
334. DEFINTflONS: Cornea :
335. Definition : Potential difference:
336. Definition: Ozone layer:
337. Definition: Food web:
338. Definition: Food chain:
339. Definition: Trophic level:
340. Definition: Ecosystem:
341. Define: Biological magnification
342. Define: Non-biodegradable substances
343. Define: Biodegradable substances
Section - D
‣ Answer the following questions. (01)
344. Give one-one example of endothermic and exothermic reaction.
345. Explain Rancidity with example.
346. Explain what is meant by spoiling of anything?
347. What is corrosion? Explain its effects and give its examples.
348. Why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity?
349. Name two crystalline substances which do not contain water of crystallisation.
350. What colour changes will be observed while heating copper (II) sulphate crystals in a boiling tube ? Why are
water droplets seen on the upper cooler part of the test tube?

351. Give scientific reasons : An aqueous solution of NaCl is neutral.

352. Write an equation to show the reaction between plaster of paris and water.
353. What is meant by universal indicator? Write its uses.
354. Why an acid should be added to water for dilution?
355. Why should curd and sour substances not to be kept in brass and copper vessels?
356. What is meant by basic oxide? What are the types of metal oxide? Give examples.
357. What is a neutralization reaction? Give examples.
358. Explain the formation of scum when hard water is treated with soap.
359. Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications?
360. Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction?
361. What would be the disadvantage of detergents over soaps?
362. What do you mean by the term soapless soaps?
363. How are covalent bonds formed?
364. The photograph shows a model of an ester molecule.

Which fragrance is produced by this ester?

365. Identify the structure shown and label ‘a’ and ‘b’.

366. Describe double circulation of blood in human beings. Why is it necessary?

367. How are the alveoli designed to maximise the exchange of gases ?
368. How are fats digested in our bodies ? Where does this process take place ?
369. How is the amount of urine produced regulated ?
370. What is the role of the acid in our stomach ?
371. How is the amount of urine produced regulated?
372. How is food transported in plants?
373. Carefully observe the figure given below and answer the following questions
 (i) Identify the part from the above diagram which flattens during inhalation.
(ii) Identify the part from the above diagram which terminates in balloon-like structure.
(iii) Identify the part from the above diagram which protects the lungs.
(iv) What would be the consequences of deficiency of haemoglobin in our bodies?

374. Why is the use of iodised salt advisable?

375. How does chemical coordination take place in animals?
376. What happens at the synapse between two neurons ?
377. What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?
378. Give an example of a plant hormone that promotes growth.
379. What is the role of the brain in reflex action?
380. How do we detect the smell of an agarbatti (incense stick)?
381. (i) What is reflex arc? (ii) How do muscle cells move?
382. What is the need for a system of control and coordination in an organism?
383. Why is it advised to use iodised salt in diet?
384. Design an experiment to demonstrate hydrotropism.
385. How does chemical coordination occur in plants?
386. Which signals will get disrupted in case of a spinal cord injury?
387. Explain hormones related with growth in human.
388. What happens at the synapse between two neurons?
389. What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?
390. State all possible genotypes of the F1 generation of the cross.
391. Give scientific reasons : The characters are under the control of genes.
392. What is the meaning of similarities and differences?
393. Which is the most obvious outcome of reproduction? What does the rules of heredity determine?
394. Find the power of a concave lens of focal length 2 m.
395. Find the focal length of a convex mirror whose radius of curvature is 32 cm.
396. Why do we prefer a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?
397. Define the following terms in context of spherical mirrors.
(a) Pole
(b) Centre of curvature
398. Name the part of a lens through which a ray of light passes without suffering any deviation.
399. Give scientific reasons :A watch repairer uses a convex lens.
400. Give scientific reasons :It is difficult to pierce a fish swimming In a river.
401. Give scientific reasons :A big concave mirror Is used In a solar furnace and solar cooker.
402. Give scientific reasons :The rear-view mirror (back-view mirror) of the vehicles is a convex mirror.
403. The magnetic field in a given region is uniform. Draw a diagram to represent it.
404. Why don’t two magnetic field lines intersect each other?
405. List the properties of magnetic field lines.
406. What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?
407. What is ozone and how does it affect any ecosystem?
408. Why are some substances biodegradable and some non-biodegradable?
409. Why should biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes be discarded in two separate dustbins?
410. Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda.
411. What is a neutralisation reaction? Give two examples.
412. Why does distilled water not conduct electricity, whereas rain water does?
413. Plaster of Paris should be stored in moisture proof containers. Explain why?
414. What type of oxides are formed when non-metals combine with oxygen?
415. State two ways to prevent the rusting of iron.
416. What are amphoteric oxides? Give two examples of amphoteric oxides.
417. Explain : We cannot classify the elements according to their physical properties alone.
418. Enlist the common properties of metals.
419. How does phototropism occur in plants?
420. List some functions of human brain.
421. Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.
422. Draw the structure of a neuron and explain its function.
423. How is coordination in plants different from coordination in animals ?
424. What is hydrogenation? What is its industrial application?
425. How would you name the following compounds?

426. What are soaps chemically? How do they differ from synthetic detergents? Also, mention their uses?
427. What is a homologous series? Explain with an example.
428. Why is conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction?
429. Write a note on detergents.
430. Represent with structure of the functional group of soap and detergent.
431. Explain: Oxidation of alcohol
432. Describe the formation of coal and petroleum.
433. Why are crop fields known as artificial ecosystem?
434. Explain how is ozone formed? State the significance of ozone layer.
435. Explain in brief: Biomagnification
436. Explain: Food web
437. What is scattering of light? On what does it depend?
438. Write a note on twinkling of stars.
439. Why do stars twinkle? Explain in detail.
440. What is presbyopia? State causes of presbyopia. How is this defect corrected?
441. How many 176 Ω resistors (in parallel) are required to carry 5 A on a 220 V line?
442. Study the following circuit and answer the questions that follows:

(i) State the type of combination of two resistors in the circuit.

(ii) How much current is flowing through
(a) 10 Ω and
(b) 15 Ω resistor?
 (iii) What is the ammeter reading?

443. What is electric energy? What is its commercial (or practical) unit? Define it.
444. Write short note on ‘Electric fuse’
445. State and explain the Joule’s law of heating.
446. How is heat produced by an electric current?
447. Write the advantages of parallel circuits in domestic wiring.
448. State the formula of an electric current and define its unit.
449. How is the sex of the child determined in human beings?
450. How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits are inherited Independently?
451. How does the mechanism of heredity work?
452. Derive the formula for magnification 𝑚 = 𝑢𝑣 for a spherical lens.
453. Define the magnification produced by a lens. Explain it in brief.
454. State the mirror formula and write mathematically.
455. Write the uses of concave mirrors.
456. Derive the relation R = 2f in the case of a concave mirror.
457. Draw neat labelled diagrams to illustrate the same.
(1) Principal focus, (focal point), (2) Focal length and (3) Aperture.

Draw neat labelled diagrams to illustrate the same.

458. What are regular and irregular reflection of light? Explain.

459. Explain importace of pH in everyday life.
460. Write a note on pH scale.
461. State the exceptions of metallic and non-metallic elements.
462. What is an homologous series? Explain with an example.
463. Explain : Mechanism of micelle formation.
464. Explain the effect of soap In cleansing action.
465. Explain the chemical properties of ethanoic acid.
466. Explain the chemical reactions of ethanoic acid.
467. Write the names of the following compounds:

468. What is meant by homologous series? Mention its characteristics.

469. What are hydrocarbon compounds? Explain its classification.
470. Give the reason for the advanced sunrise and delayed sunset.
471. What is atmospheric refraction? Explain briefly.
472. Write a short note on Presbyopia
473. With a neat labelled diagram, explain the functions of the main parts of the human eye.
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Subject: Science Practice paper(standard)
Standard: 10 Marks: 80
Chapter: All Exam Time: 3

Section - A
‣ Answer as per given instruction: (Question number 1 to 24) (1 mark each) (24)
01. How many grams of magnesium sulphate are present in 135 g of solid left by evaporation of sea water?
A. 6 g B. 12 g C. 18 g D. 24 g
02. …………. is the poorest conductor of electricity.
A. Aluminium B. Tungsten C. Silver D. Gold
03. True or False : When the sunlight passes through a canopy of dense forest, tiny water droplets in the mist,
scatter the light. This effect is known as the Tyndall effect.
04. When a reactant or a product is present as a solution in water, its state is _________ .
05. What is the approximate pH value of baking soda solution?
06. Where is the arrangement in the body for reflex action?
A. In heart B. In pons C. In spinal cord D. In medulla oblongata
07. How much energy in joule is consumed when 100 units electricity are used?
08. The secretions from the liver and pancreas are poured in the…………. .
09. Why is a small compass used for detecting the magnetic field?
10. Consider the following chemical equation I and II
I. 𝑀𝑔 + 2𝐻𝐶𝑙 → 𝑀𝑔𝐶𝑙2 + 𝐻2
II. 𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻 + 𝐻𝐶𝑙 → 𝑁𝑎𝐶𝑙 + 𝐻2 𝑂
The correct statement about these equations is
A. I is a displacement reaction and II is a decomposition reaction.
B. I is a displacement reaction and II is double displacement reaction.
C. Both I and II are displacement reactions.
D. Both I and II are double-displacement reactions.
11. At the centre of which of the following four circular rings is the magnetic field maximum while passing equal
current through each of them?

A. (a) B. (b) C. (c) D. (d)

12. What is the shape of the field line of a magnetic field passing through the Centre of a current-carrying
circular ring?
A. Circular
B. Straight line
C. Ellipse
D. Magnetic field is zero at the Centre of the ring
13. What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food ?
14. Fleming's left hand rule gives the direction of force of conductor.
15. How many pairs of salivary glands are found in humans?
A. Two B. Six C. Three D. Four
16. When a ray of light passes through a glass prism, it suffers two refractions. During these refractions, the ray
bends
A. away from the base in both cases
B. towards the base in both cases.
C. towards the base in first case and away from the base in second case
D. away from the base in first case and towards the base in second case
17. Consider the following three flowers namely X, Y and Z which flower (s) would develop into a fruit?

A. X only B. Z only C. X and Y only D. Y and Z

18. What is the power of a lens that can be used to correct the eye defect of a person who cannot see the objects
distinctly kept beyond 2 m?
19. A metal ribbon X burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame forming a white ash Y. The correct description
of X, Y and the type of reaction is
A. X = Ca; Y= CaO Type of reaction = Decomposition
B. X = Mg; Y = MgO Type of reaction = Combination
C. X = Al; Y =𝐴𝑙2 𝑂Type of reaction = Thermal decomposition
D. X = Zn; Y = ZnO Type of reaction = Endothermic
20. State different forms of energy required for breaking down the molecules of reactant in decomposition
reaction.
21. Which signals will get disrupted in case of a spinal cord injury?
22. True or False : Copper reacts with dilute HC1.
23. Which metal exists as liquid at room temperature?
A. Mercury B. Bromine C. Sodium D. Calcium
24. Do you think like viruses, bacteria can also cause an STD? Give an example.
Section - B
‣Answer the questions from question number 25 to 37. Answer each question in the limit of 40 to 50
(18)
words. (Each question carries 2 marks) (Write any 9)
25. What is the therole of decomposers in ecosystem?
26. What is meant by saturated and unsaturated carbon compounds?
27. (i) Direct contact between which of the three coloured wires will result in a short circuit?
(ii) State what happens to the current in the circuit in the case of a short circuit. Give a reason for your
answer
28. How is oxygen and carbon dioxide transported in human beings ?
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29. Solve the following numericals : Calculate the concentration of 𝑂𝐻 ion in an aqueous solution having pH
value 8.
30. Explain the following : Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps?
31. What effect does the concentration of 𝐻+ (aq) ions have on the nature of the solution? A
32. Write the uses of ethanoic acid.
33. How does the creation of variations in a species promote survival?
34. State the properties of covalent compounds.
35. If an object is placed 10 cm from a convex mirror of radius of curvature 60 cm, then find the position of
image.
36. A pencil, when dipped obliquely in water In a transparent glass tumbler, appears to be bent at the Interface
of air and water. Will the pencil appear to be bent to the same extent, if instead of water we use some other
liquid like kerosene or turpentine? Support your answer with reason.
37. State all possible genotypes of the F1 generation of the cross.
 Section - C
‣ Answer the question number 38 to 46. Answer each question in the limit of 60 to 80 words. [Each
(18)
question carries 3 marks] (Write any 6)
38. Solve the following examples : An electric current of a bulb for 64mA flows through a bulb for 10 minutes.
−19
How many electrons during this time? (𝑒 = 1.6 × 10 𝐶)
39. Draw the structural formula of ethene.
40. A metal X, which is used in thermite process, when heated with oxygen gives an oxide Y which is amphoteric
in nature. Identify X and Y. Write balanced chemical equations of the Hoone reactions of oxide Y with
hydrochloric acid and to sodium hydroxide.
41. Answer the following questions regarding blood pressure :
(1) What is called blood pressure?
(2) What is called systolic and diastolic pressure ?
(3) What is the normal value of systolic and diastolic pressure ?
42. Use the given table to answer the questions. Electrical Resistivity of Some Substances at 20° C

(i) Which among iron and mercury is a better conductor?

(ii) Which material is the best conductor?

43. Write short note on : Budding

44. What is the advantage of having four-chambered heart?
45. What is a neutralisation reaction? Give two examples.
46. (i) Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions
(a) 4𝑁𝐻3 + 5𝑂2 → 4𝑁𝑂 + 6𝐻2 𝑂
(b) 𝐻2 𝑂 + 𝐹2 → 𝐻𝐹 + 𝐻𝑂𝐹
(c) 𝐹𝑒2 𝑂3 + 3𝐶𝑂 → 2𝐹𝑒 + 3𝐶𝑂2
(d) 2𝐻2 + 𝑂2 → 2𝐻2 𝑂
(ii) Define a Redox reaction in terms of gain or loss of oxygen.
Section - D
‣Answer the questions from question number 47 to 54. Answer each question in the limt of 90 to 120
(20)
words. (Each question carries 4 marks) (Write any 5)
47.
(i) Name the disorder which a person is likely to suffer from due to the following
(a) Over-secretion of growth hormone
(b) Deficiency of oestrogen in females
(c) Less secretion of thyroxine Also, name the gland that secretes each dort of the hormones.
(ii) How is the timing and amount of hormone released regulated? Explain with the help of an
example.

48. Derive the formula of the heat energy produced in the conductor because of electric current flows in it for
the fixed time-interval ‘t’. Give Its unit.
49. Direction ) Answer the questions on the basis of your understanding of the following passage and related
studied concepts:
Food chains are very important for the survival of most species.
What is the general name of food chain shown in the above figure
In the above food chain, only 200J of energy was available to the tigers. How much energy would have been
present in green plants?
What will happen if all the tigers are removed from the above food chain?
What will happen if we kill all the organisms in one trophic level?
50. What is a balanced chemical equation? Why should chemical equations be balanced?
51. Explain transportation in plants.
52. What is fission? Explain different types of fission.
53. (i) Define excretion.
(ii) Name the basic filtration unit present in the kidney.
(iii) Draw excretory system in human beings and label the following organs of excretory system which
perform following functions
(a) Form urine.
(b) Is a long tube which collects urine from kidney.
(c) Stores urine until it is passed out.
54. Obtain an expression for the heat produced in a conductor when a voltage V is applied across it. Heating
effect of electric current is desirable as well as undesirable. Explain this statement.
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Subject: Science Practice paper(standard)
Standard: 10 Marks: 80
Chapter: All Exam Time: 3

Section - A
‣ Answer as per given instruction: (Question number 1 to 24) (1 mark each) (24)
01. Aquarium is a man-made ecosystem.
02. Out of the following, which statement is wrong for a current-carrying solenoid?
A. The magnetic field inside the solenoid is the same at each point.
B. Placing an iron object inside the solenoid increases the magnetic field.
C. The pattern of the magnetic field lines of the solenoid is different from that of the magnetic field lines of a bar
magnet.
D. On reversing the direction of the current through the solenoid, the positions of N-pole and S-pole of the solenoid also
get reversed.
03. Observe the given below figure of food chains in nature (i-iii) and identify the correct match-pair

A. Pond, Grassland, Forest B. Grassland, Pond, forest

C. Pond, Forest, Grassland D. Forest, Grassland, Pond
04. Which light has maximum speed in glass?
A. Green B. Blue C. Violet D. Red
05. Answer in one wiord: Relation between u, v and f of a thin lens
06. Diferents between: Producers and Consumers.
07. Which type of image Is formed by a convexmirror?
A. Real, inverted and diminished B. Virtual, erect and diminished
C. Real, inverted and enlarged D. Virtual, erect and enlarged
08. Distinguish between: Endothermic reaction and Exothermic reaction
09. True or False : Touch-me-not, a sensitive plant is of the Mimosa family.
10. Bronze is an alloy of
A. copper and zinc B. aluminum and tin C. copper, tin and zinc D. copper and tin
11. How can we confirm if a substance contains carbon?
12. What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food ?
13. How do auxins promote the growth of a tendril around a support?
14. Answer in one word: Type of lens used in the spectacles of a person suffering from Myopia (near sightedness)
15.
 The voltage - current (V - I) graphs for a metallic conductor at two different
temperatures 𝑇1 𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑇2 are shown below : At which temperature is the resistance
higher ?

16. State the part of soap molecule that attaches itself to dirt when soap is dissolved in water.
17. Define the following terms: Minerals
18. In the following figure, three bar magnets are shown. Magnets (1) and (3) are fixed. In which direction will the magnet
(2) move?

A. Towards magnet (1) B. Towards magnet (3)

C. Upward D. Magnet (2) will remain at rest
19. The centre of a spherical mirror is called the ………. and the centre of a lens is called the ………. .
20. Secretion of which hormone in males and in females is responsible for pubertal changes?
21. Oxygen liberated during photosynttess cc—es from
A. Water B. chlorophyll C. carbon dioxide D. glucose
22. Mention the formulae, and names of the products in the following reactions : 𝐶𝐻3 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝑂𝑂𝐻 + 𝑁𝑎𝐻𝐶𝑂3 → … … … .
23. A solution of__________ in water does not conduct electricity.
24. Answer in one word : A salt which does not contain the water of crystallisation.
Section - B
‣ Answer the questions from question number 25 to 37. Answer each question in the limit of 40 to 50 words. (Each
(18)
question carries 2 marks) (Write any 9)
25. Explain the following : Why are copper and aluminium wires usually employed for electricity transmission?
26. Give scientific reasons : The use of ultrasound technique should be banned for the sex determination.
27. Assertion Translocation through the phloem. of sugar occurs
Reason It is achieved by diffusion of sugars through phloem.
28. A doctor has prescribed corrective lens of power +1.5 D. Find the focal length of the lens. Is the prescribed lens diverging
or converging?
29. After self-pollination in pea plants with round, yellow seeds, following types of seeds were obtained by Mendel:

Analyse the result and describe the mechanism of inheritance which explains these results.
Or
In humans, there is a 50% probability of the birth of a boy and 50% probability that a girl
will be born. Justify the statement on the basis of the mechanism of sex- determination in human beings.

30. Why are budding, fragmentation and regeneration all considered as asexual types of reproduction? With neat diagrams
explain the process of regeneration in Planaria.
31. Draw the diagram of a flower and label the four whorls. Write the names of gamete producing organs in the female.
32. Give any two ways in which biodegradable substances would affect the environment.
33. When is the force experienced by a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field largest?
34. The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be real, inverted and larger than the object. Where is the object
placed?
35. Some glands produce chemical substances that change the activity of target organs.
(i) Name these substance.
(ii) Give the effect of the chemical produced by glands G and H given in the diagram below.

36. Write the name and chemical formula of the products formed by heating gypsum at 373 K.
37. Where do plants get each of the raw materials required for photosynthesis?
Section - C
‣ Answer the question number 38 to 46. Answer each question in the limit of 60 to 80 words. [Each question carries
(18)
3 marks] (Write any 6)
38. (i) A lens forms a blurred image of an object on the screen as shown below:

What changes can you make to the following to form a sharp and in-focus image on the screen?
(a) object distance
(b) focal length of the lens
(ii) Sunita's ophthalmologist suggests her to use a lens of power - 2D to correct her vision.
(a) What type of lens should she use?
(b) What should be the focal length of the lens?
(c) An object is kept at 10 cm in front of the lens of power -2 D. Find the distance where the image is produced.

39. How do proteins control the characteristics? Explain with suitable example.
40. Hydrogen is not a metal but it has been assigned a place in the reactivity series of metals. Explain.
41. Write chemical equations for the reactions taking place when
(i) Magnesium reacts with dilute 𝐻𝑁𝑂3
(ii) Sodium reacts with water.
(iii) Zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid.
42. Name the type of carbon compounds that can be hydrogenated. With the help of suitable
explain the process of example hydrogenation.
43. Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follows:

(i) Which defect of vision is represented in this case? Give reason for your answer.
(ii) What could be the two causes of this defect?
(iii) With the help of a diagram show how this defect can be corrected by the use of a suitable lens?

44. Which products are obtained, when carbon dioxide gas in less proportion and excess proportion is passed through the
solution of calcium hydroxide? State the solubility of product in water.
45. (i) Heating elements of electrical heating devices is made up of an alloy rather than a pure metal. Give two reasons. <br>
(ii) Four resistors of 42 each are joined end to end to form a square. Calculate the equivalent
resistance of the combination between two adjacent corner?
46. Solve the following examples : An object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a concave lens of focal length 30
cm. Find the position of the image when the object Is at a distance of 20 cm from the lens.
Section - D
‣ Answer the questions from question number 47 to 54. Answer each question in the limt of 90 to 120 words. (Each
(20)
question carries 4 marks) (Write any 5)
47. State the property utilised in the following:
(i) Graphite in making electrodes.
(ii) Electrical wires are coated with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or a rubber-like material.
(iii) Metal alloys are used for making bells and strings of musical instruments.
48. Write one difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. List two impacts of each type of the
accumulated waste on environment if not disposed off properly
49. What is an electric fuse? How does it function?
50. Explain transport of food and other substances through phloem.
51. (i) Which is the better way to connect lights and other appliances in domestic circuit, series connection or parallel
connection? Justify your answer.
(ii) An electrician has made electric circuit of a house in such a way that, if a lamp gets fused in a room of the house, then
all the lamps in other rooms of the house stop working. What is the defect in this type of circuit wiring? Give reason.
52. Direction Answer the questions on the basis of your understanding of the following passage and related studied
concepts: Regardless of the gas exchange system present, the amount of oxygen that can be carried in solution in the
blood is small. The efficiency of gas exchange in animals is enhanced by the presence of respiratory pigments. All
respiratory pigments consist of proteins complexed with iron or copper. They combine reversibly with oxygen and
greatly increase the capacity of blood to transport oxygen and deliver it to the tissues. For example, the amount of
oxygen dissolved in the plasma in mammals is only about 2 cm³O₂ per liter. However the amount carried bound to
haemoglobin is 100 times this. Haemoglobin is the most widely distributed respiratory pigment and is characteristic of
all vertebrates and many invertebrate taxa. Why does the small and single-celled animals such as Amoeba, not require
any respiratory pigment? What are the consequences of binding of haemoglobin with carbon monoxide? Why do the
respiratory pigments combine reversibly with oxygen? Where do you find the respiratory pigment (haemoglobin) in
human bodies?
53. Look at the figure figure and answer the following questions.

(i) What change would you observe in the calcium hydroxide solution taken in test
OH tube B?
(ii) Write the reactions involved in test tube A and B respectively.
(iii) If ethanol is given instead of ethanoic acid, would you expect the same change?
(iv) How can a solution of lime water be prepared in the laboratory?

54. With a neat labeled diagram, explain the structure and functioning of the human eye.