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Sample Paper 08 The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than that seen in terrestrial organisms, because-
(a) The amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly high as compared to the amount of oxygen in the
Class X 2024-25 air.
(b) The amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low as compared to the amount of oxygen in the
Science (086) air.
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80 (c) Aquatic organisms need more oxygen to breath.
General Instructions: (d) Aquatic organisms do not have proper organs for breathing.
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 3. Two bulbs of 100 W and 40 W are connected in series. The current through the 100 W bulb is 1 A. The
mark each. current through the 40 W bulb will be :
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 and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions. (a) 0.4 A (b) 0.6 A
(c) 0.8 A (d) 1 A

1. A metal rod (M) was dipped in a coloured solution (Y ). After some time it was observed that the
metal rod starts dissolving in the solution and the solution starts fading in colour. However, a coloured 4. The maleness of a child is determined by
precipitate (Z ) was seen at the bottom of the beaker. (M), (Y ) and (Z ) could be (a) The X chromosome in the zygote
(b) The Y chromosome in zygote
(c) The cytoplasm of germ cell which determines the sex
(d) Sex is determined by chance

5. A student adds a few drops of the universal indicator to a dilute solution of sodium bicarbonate taken in
a test tube.

(a) M = Zn Y = FeSO 4 Z = Fe

(b) M = Cu Y = Al 2 (SO 4) 3 Z = Al

(c) M = Ag Y = CuSO 4 Z = Cu

(d) M = Fe Y = ZnSO 4 Z = Zn

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(a) Green (b) Yellow 10. The process of movement of solvent particles from region of less solute concentration to region of high
(c) Violet (d) Blue solute concentration through semi permeable membrane is known as
(a) Diffusion (b) Osmosis
6. Which of the following are correctly matched in the given table? (c) Transpiration (d) Translocation

1. Combination reaction Formation of single product. 11. Light rays are deviated by a prism as shown in the figure.
2. Decomposition reaction Break down of single, entity.
3. Thermal decomposition Heat is used.
4. Displacement reaction Based on reactivity series.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

7. Which of the following is (are) true when HCl (g) is passed through water?

The deviation angle δ is measured for light rays of different frequency, including blue light and red light.
Which of the following graph is correct?

(i) It does not ionise in the solution as it is a covalent compound.

(ii) It ionizes in the solution.
(iii) It gives both hydrogen and hydroxyl ion in the solution.
(iv) It forms hydronium ion in the solution due to the combination of hydrogen ion with water molecule.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 3
(c) 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 4

8. Which of the following represents saponification reaction ?

CaO
(a) CH 3 COONa + NaOH CH 4 + Na 2 CO 3 (b) CH 3 COOH + C 2 H 5 OH H SO CH 3 COOC 2 H 5 + H 2 O
2 4

(c) 2CH 3 COOH + 2Na $ 2CH 3 COONa + H 2 (d) CH 3 COOC 2 H 5 + NaOH " CH 3 COONa + C 2 H 5 OH

9. Which metal have maximum reactivity?

(a) K (b) Na
(c) Au (d) Pt

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12. Solid calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide accompanied by liberation
Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.
of heat. This process is called slaking of lime. Calcium hydroxide dissolves in water to form its solution
called lime water. Which among the following is (are) true about slaking of lime and the solution formed?
17. Assertion : Chips manufacturers usually flush bags of chips with oxygen gas.
Reason : It adds taste to chips.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : Plants lack the nervous system, but they do coordinate.
Reason : It is so because of hormones.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion
(A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

19. Assertion : in the daytime, CO 2 generated during respiration is used up for photosynthesis.
Reason : There is no CO 2 release during day.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(i) It is an endothermic reaction.
(ii) It is an exothermic reaction. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(iii) The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven. (c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(iv) The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven. (d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv) 20. Assertion : A small coil carrying current, in equilibrium, is perpendicular to the direction of the uniform
magnetic field.
13. In a synapse, chemical signal is transmitted from Reason : Torque is maximum when plane of coil and direction of the magnetic field are parallel to each
(a) Dendritic end of one neuron to axonal end of another neuron. other.
(b) Axon to cell body the same neuron. (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Cell body to axonal end of the same neuron. (b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion
(A).
(d) Axonal end of one neuron to dendritic end of another neuron.
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
14. The correct sequence of reproductive stages seen in flowering plants is

SECTION-B
(a) Gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling (b) Zygote, gametes, embryo, seedling
(c) Seedling, embryo, zygote, gametes (d) Gametes, embryo, zygote, seedling

15. The maximum resistance which can be made using four resistors each of resistance 1
2 Ω is :

Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
(a) 2 Ω (b) 1 Ω
(c) 2.5 Ω (d) 8 Ω
21. Out of the two–hydrochloric acid and acetic acid, which one is considered a strong acid and why ? Write
16. Which of following source gives monochromatic light? the name/molecular formula of one more strong acid.


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(a) Sodium lamp (b) Mercury lamp
Name the acid produced in our stomach. What happens if there is an excess of acid in the stomach? How
(c) Spark lamp (d) All of the above can it be cured ? Name the antacid.

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22. A graph was plotted to show the energy output of two types of respiration. Identify the type of respiration
denoted by curves A and B .

26. Name the sources from where the green plants obtain C, H and O.

SECTION-C

Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

23. Why are the chances of variation more in sexually developing organisms ? 27. Write an experiment to show that copper does not react with dilute HCl.

24. You soak seeds of bean and observe them after 2-3 days. What will be your observations? 28. What is a thermochemical equation ? Give two examples.

25. Calculate the equivalent resistance from the following combination of resistors. 29. How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits may be dominant or recessive?


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With the help of two suitable examples explain why certain experiences and traits earned by people during
their lifetime are not passed onto their next generations. When such traits be passed on?

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

31.

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What would be the readings of ammeter and voltmeter in the given circuit ? (i) A ray of light is incident at an angle of 45° at the interface of medium (i) and medium (ii) as shown
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in the above diagram. Redraw this diagram in the answer book and complete it. If the angle of (ii) A dry pellet of a common base B when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns sticky. The
refraction is 30° find the refractive index of medium (2) with respect to medium (i). compound is also formed by chlor-alkali process. Identify B . What type of reaction occurs when B
is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid ? Write the chemical equation.
(Given that sin 45c = 1
2 and sin 30c = 1
2 )

(ii) If second medium is water in place of medium (2), will the angle of refraction increase or decrease 35. Give reasons :
? Why ? (Refractive index of water = 4/3 ) (i) Ventricles have thicker muscular walls than atria.
(ii) Transport system in plants is slow.
32. State Joules law of heating. List two special characteristics of a heating element wire. (iii) Circulation of blood in aquatic vertebrates differs from that in terrestrial vertebrates.
An electric iron consumes energy at the rate of 880W when heating is at the maximum rate and 440W (iv) During the daytime, water and minerals travel faster through xylem as compared to the night.
when the heating is at the minimum rate. The applied voltage is 220 V. Calculate the current and (v) Veins have valves whereas arteries do not.
resistance in each case.

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o How would you classify a green plant, an animal, a fungus and a roundworm based on their modes of
Study the given electric circuit and calculate : nutrition ? Explain very briefly the manner how they get their nutrition.
(i) the current flowing through the 4 Ω resister and
(ii) potential difference across the combination of two resistor of 8 Ω each.
36. (i) With the help of an activity, explain the method of inducing electric current in a coil with a moving
magnet. State the rule used to find the direction of electric current thus generated in the coil.
(ii) Two circular coils-1 and coil-2 are kept close to each other as shown in the diagram. Coil-1 is
connected to a battery and key and coil-2 with a galvanometer. State your observation in the
galvanometer:

(a) When key K closed;

33. (i) “Improvements in our lifestyle have resulted in greater amounts of waste generation.” Give two (b) When key K is opened;
examples to support the given statement. Suggest one change that we can incorporate in our Give reason for your observations.
lifestyle in order to reduce non-biodegradable waste.

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(ii) The following organisms form a food chain. (i) For the combination of resistors shown in the following figure, find the equivalent resistance between
Insect, Hawk, Grass, Snake, Frog M and N :
Which of these will have highest concentration of non-biodegradable chemicals? Name the
phenomenon.

SECTION-D

Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.

34. A student dropped few pieces of marble in dilute hydrochloric acid, contained in a test tube. The evolved
gas was then passed through lime water. What change would be observed in lime water ? What will
happen if excess of gas is passed through lime water ? Write balanced chemical equations for all the
changes observed. (ii) State Joule’s law of heating.


o (iii) Why we need a 5A fuse for an electric iron which consumes 1 kW power at 220 V?
(i) What are strong acids and weak acids? Give an example for each. (iv) Why is it impracticable to connect an electric bulb and an electric heater in series?
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SECTION-E (iii) What is the maximum focal length of eye lens of normal person ?


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(iv) A near-sighted man can clearly see object only up-to a distance of 100 cm and not beyond this.
What is the number of the spectacles lens necessary for the remedy of this defect ?

Question no. 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts. Internal choice is
provided in one of these sub-parts.
39. The sexual act always has the potential to lead to pregnancy will make major demands on the body and
the mind of the woman and if she is not ready for it, her health will be adversely affected. Therefore, many
37. A student prepared oxygen in a lab by catalytic decomposition of potassium chlorate ^KClO 3h as shown ways have been devised to avoid pregnancy.
in the figure. Decomposition of potassium chlorate gives potassium chloride (KCl) and oxygen ^O 2h . The
following reaction takes place :
KClO 3 (s) $ KCl (s) + O 2 (g)
(i) How many moles of KClO 3 are required to produce 2.4 moles of O 2 ?
(ii) Name the element which is reduced in the given reaction.
(iii) How many moles of KClO 3 give 3 moles of oxygen?


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(iv) What is the oxidation state of chlorine in potassium chlorate?

38. The ciliary muscle muscles of eye control the curvature of the lens in the eye and hence can alter the
effective focal length of the system. When the muscles are fully relaxed, the focal length is maximum.
When the muscles are strained the curvature of lens increases (that means radius of curvature decreases)
and focal length decreases. For a clear vision the image must be on retina. The image distance is therefore
fixed for clear vision and it equals the distance of retina from eye-lens. It is about 2.5 cm for a grown-up
person.
A person can theoretically have clear vision of objects situated at any large distance from the eye. The
smallest distance at which a person can clearly see is related to minimum possible focal length, The ciliary
muscles are most strained in this position. For an average grown-up person minimum distance of object
should be around 25 cm.
A person suffering for eye defects uses spectacles (Eye glass). The function of lens of spectacles is to form
the image of the objects within the range in which person can see clearly. The image of the spectacle-lens (i) Name any two bacterial diseases that are caused due to unprotected sex.
becomes object for eye-lens and whose image is formed on retina. (ii) In what a pill helps in preventing pregnancy?
The number of spectacle-lens used for the remedy of eye defect is decided by the power of the lens (iii) What is vasectomy?
required and the number of spectacle-lens is equal to the numerical value of the power of lens with sign.

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For example power of lens required is +3D (converging lens of focal length 100/3 cm) then number of lens (iv) What are the common side-effects of using contraceptive pills?
will be +3.

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For all the calculations required you can use the lens formula and lens maker’s formula. Assume that the
eye lens is equiconvex lens. Neglect the distance between eye lens and the spectacle lens.
(i) What do you mean by the ciliary muscles ?
(ii) What is the minimum focal length of eye lens of a normal person ?
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Sample Paper 09
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
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. Examine the above figure and state which of the following option is correct? (one small box in the figure
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each. is equal to 1 cm).
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04 (a) The mirror has a focal length of -3 cm and will produce an image of magnification -1.
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks. (b) The mirror has a focal length of -6 cm and will produce an image of magnification +1.
(c) The mirror has a focal length of -6 cm and will produce an image of magnification -1.
(d) The mirror has a focal length of -3 cm and will produce an image of magnification +1.
SECTION-A
4. The given figure represents a single nephron from a mammalian kidney. Identify the labelled parts, match
them with the options (I-IV) and select the correct answer.

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct (i) The site of Ultrafiltration.
choice as well as the answer to these questions. (ii) Collect the urine an make it more concentrated.
(iii) The main site of reabsorption of glucose an amino acids.
(iv) Largely responsible for the maintenance of blood pH.
1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:
(a) (i)-A, (ii)-B, (iii)-C, (iv)-D
x NH 3 (g) + y O 2 (g)" z NO (g) + H 2 O (l)
(b) (i)-A, (ii)-E, (iii)-C, (iv)-D
(a) 4, 5, 4 (b) 1, 1, 1 (c) (i)-E, (ii)-E, (iii)-D, (iv)-A
(c) 4, 3, 2 (d) 2, 1, 1 (d) (i)-B, (ii)-A, (iii)-C, (iv)-E

2. pH of different solutions are given in the table below: 5. The table given below shows the reaction of a few elements with acids and bases to evolve Hydrogen gas.
Solution pH Element Acid Base
A. # #
P 2.2-2.4
B. { {
Q 13.8-14.0 C. { #
D. { {
R 6.5-7.5
Which of these elements form amphoteric oxides?
(a) B and D (b) A and D
S 8.0-9.0
(c) C and D (d) A and C

Arrange these solutions in the increasing order of H+ ion concentration. 6. A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clear supernatant solution turns the pH
(a) S 1 R 1 Q 1 P (b) P 1 R 1 S 1 Q paper yellowish-orange. Which of the following would change the colour of this pH paper to greenish-blue?
(c) R 1 S 1 Q 1 P (d) Q 1 S 1 R 1 P (a) Lemon Juice (b) Vinegar
(c) Common salt (d) An antacid

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7. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube? 11. The molecular formulae of three organic compounds are shown below. Choose the correct option.
(i) The temperature of the solution increases.
Organic Compound Molecular Compound
(ii) The temperature of the solution decreases.
(iii) The temperature of the solution remains the same. P C3H8
(iv) Salt formation takes place. Q C 5 H 10
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) Only (i)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii) R C4H6
Identify the incorrect statement about these three hydrocarbons.
8. Select the correct statement regarding p , q , r and s . (a) P , Q both differ by -CH 2 unit.
(b) ALL have different general formula.
(c) Q is an alkene.
(d) P is an alkane.

12. Which of the following is the correct electronic arrangement of sodium oxide ?

(a) q represents pulmonary artery that carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart.
(b) p represents pulmonary veins that carries deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs. 13. Which of the following statements are true about the endocrine glands?
(c) Exchange of gases takes place in r and oxygenated blood is carried back through aorta. (i) They are ductless glands.
(d) Exchange of gases and substances takes place in s and deoxygenated blood is then carried back to the (ii) They release their hormones into a duct.
lungs through vena cava. (iii) They produce chemical messengers called hormones.
(iv) They release their hormones directly into the bloodstream.
9. Two pea plants one with round green seeds (RRyy) and another with wrinkled yellow (rrYY) seeds (a) (i), (iii) and (iv) (b) (i) and (iii)
produce F1 progeny that have round, yellow (RrYy) seeds. When F1 plants are selfed, the F2 progeny will (c) (i) and (iv) (d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
have new combination of characters. Choose the new combination from the following :
(i) Round, yellow 14.
(ii) Round, green
(iii) Wrinkled, yellow
(iv) Wrinkled, green
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iii)

10. When object is placed at centre of curvature, image is formed at the centre of curvature, i.e. m =− 1. A
student obtains a blurred image of a distant object on a screen using a convex lens. To obtain a distinct
image on the screen, he should move the lens:
The angle of incidence from air to glass at the point O on the hemispherical glass slab is :
(a) towards the screen.
(a) 0c (b) 45c
(b) away from the screen
(c) 180c (d) 90c
(c) either towards or away from the screen depending upon the position of the object.
(d) to a position very far away from the screen.


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15. The image shows a bud developing on a Hydra. 18. Assertion (A): In human beings, the sex of the individual is largely genetically determined.
Reason (R): In snails, sex is not genetically determined.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

19. Assertion (A): Amoeba always produces two daughter amoebae while Plasmodium divides into many
How does the bud develop in the Hydra?
daughter cells.
(a) Bud develops due to repetitive cell division at a specific site Reason (R): Amoeba undergoes binary fission while Plasmodium undergoes multiple fission.
(b) Bud develops due to separation of body parts of Hydra (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(c) Bud develops due to attachment of another Hydra at a specific site (A).
(d) Bud develops due to change in the environmental conditions (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
16. Different organs of human eye are labelled as A to F . (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

20. Assertion (A): Burning of natural gas is an endothermic process.

Reason (R): Methane gas combines with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

SECTION-B
The Structure of Human Eye

Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
When light rays enter the eye, most of the refraction occurs at the:
(a) part B (b) part D
21. (i) List the parts of the human eye that control the amount of light entering into it. Explain how they
(c) part E (d) outer surface of part F perform this function.
(ii) Write the function of retina in human eye.

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

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Explain using ray diagrams how the defect associated with hypermetropic eye can be corrected.

17. Assertion (A): The planets twinkle while the stars do not.
Reason (R): The planets are much closer to the earth than the stars. 22. Give reasons:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (i) Placenta is extremely essential for foetal development.
(A). (ii) Uterine lining becomes thick and spongy after fertilisation.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A). 23. How do auxins promote the growth of a tendril around a support ?
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. 24. (i) Name the reproductive and non-reproductive parts of bread mould (Rhizopus).
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25. Observe the given figure and answer the questions that follow:
SECTION-C

Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

27. Differentiate between a glass slab and a glass prism. What happens when a narrow beam of (i) a
monochromatic light, and (ii) white light passes through (a) glass slab and (b) glass prism ?

28. In the following food chain, only 2J of energy was available to the peacocks.
Grass " Grass hopper " Frog " Snake " Peacock.
How much energy would have been present in Grass? Justify your answer.

29. Two resistors with resistance 10 Ω and 15 Ω are to be connected to a battery of emf 12 V so as to obtain :
(i) minimum current
(ii) maximum current
(i) Identify the gas X . Describe the mode of connecting the resistances in each case. Calculate the strength of the total current
in the circuit in each case.
(ii) Write the chemical reaction involved.
(iii)Which type of chemical reaction is taking place?
(iv) is it an exothermic reaction or an endothermic reaction ? 30. Analyse the following observation table showing variation of image distance (v) with object distance u in


o case of a convex lens and answer the questions that follow without doing any calculations :
What are strong and weak acids? In the following list of acids, separate strong acids from weak acids.
Hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid, formic acid, sulphuric acid. [Link]. Object distance u (cm) Image distance v (cm)

1. -100 +25
26. Kulhads (disposable cups made of clay) and disposable paper cups both are used as an alternative for
disposable plastic cups. 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 to justify your answer.
(ii) Write the serial number of the observation which is not correct. On what basis have you arrived at
this conclusion ?
(iii) Select an appropriate scale and draw a ray diagram for the observation at [Link].2. Also find the
approximate value of magnification.

31. During electrolysis of brine, a gas G is liberated at anode. When this gas G is passed through slaked lime,
a compound C is formed, which is used for disinfecting drinking water.
(i) Write formula of G and C .
(ii) State the chemical equation involved.
(iii) What is common name of compound C ? Give its chemical name.

32. Nervous and hormonal systems together perform the function of control and coordination in human
beings. Justify this statement with the help of an example.


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List in tabular form three distinguishing features between cerebrum and cerebellum.
Which one of these two can be considered as a better alternative to plastic cups and why ?

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33. The general formula of three compounds A, B and C is C n H 2n B has highest boiling point and C has
+ 36. (i) State the rule to determine the direction of a
lowest boiling point. (a) magnetic field produced around a straight conductor-carrying current.
(i) Name the homologous series to which A, B and C belongs. (b) force experienced by a current-carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which is
(ii) Which of these have minimum number of carbon atoms ? perpendicular to it, and
(ii) Magnetic field lines of two magnets are shown in fig. (a) and (b).
(iii) Write the name and molecular formula of 4th member of this homologous series.

SECTION-D

Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.

34. (i) Draw a diagram of human excretory system and label on it the following parts:
(a) Kidney
(b) Ureter
(c) Urinary bladder
(d) Urethra
(ii) Write one main function each of the labelled parts.


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(i) Draw a schematic representation of transport and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during
transportation of blood in human beings and label on it: Lung capillaries, Pulmonary artery to
lungs, Aorta to body, Pulmonary veins from lungs.
(ii) What is the advantage of separate channels in mammals and birds for oxygenated and deoxygenated
blood ?
Select the figure that represent the correct pattern of field lines. Give reason for your answer. Also name
35. State reason for the following statements : the poles of the magnet facing each other.


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(i) Tap water conducts electricity whereas distilled water does not.
(i) State the relation correlating the electric current flowing in a conductor and the voltage applied
(ii) Dry hydrogen chloride gas does not turn blue litmus red whereas dil. HCl does. across it. Also draw a graph to show this relationship.
(iii) During summer season, a milkman usually adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk. (ii) Find the resistance of a conductor if the electric current flowing through it is 0.35 A when the
potential difference across it is 1.4 V.
(iv) For dilution of acid, acid is added to water and not water into acid.
(v) Ammonia is a base but does not contain hydroxyl group.


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(i) Write the chemical formula of hydrated copper sulphate and anhydrous copper sulphate. Giving an
activity illustrate how these are inter-convertible ? SECTION-E
(ii) Write chemical names and formula of plaster of Paris and gypsum.

Question no. 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts. Internal choice is
provided in one of these sub-parts.

37. Ethanol, commonly knowns alcohol, is an active ingredient of all alcoholic drinks. It is also used in
medicines such as tincture iodine, cough syrups and many tonics. Ethanol’s molecular formula is C H 6 O
2

which means it has two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. Inspite of its many benefits, its impact
on social behaviour has been questioned as consumption of even a small quantity of ethanol can cause


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(i) What happens when a small piece of sodium is dropped into ethanol ?

(ii) Name the compound formed when ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid in the presence of few
drops of conc. H 2 SO 4 .

(iii) What is the role of conc. H 2 SO 4 in making ethane from ethanol ?

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(iv) Name two oxidising agents that are used to convert ethanol to ethanoic acids.

38. The female reproductive system includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina and mammary glands.
These organs are involved in the production and transportation of gametes and the production of sex
hormones. The female reproductive system also facilitates the fertilisation of ova by sperm and supports
the development of offspring during pregnancy and infancy.

(i) Why does the rod get displaced on passing current through it?

(ii) State the rule that determines the direction of the force on the conductor AB .

(iii)

(a) If the U shaped magnet is held vertically and the aluminium rod is suspended horizontally
with its end B towards due north, then on passing current through the rod from B to A as
shown, in which direction will the rod be displaced?

(b) Name any two devices that use current carrying conductors and magnetic field.

(i) In which part does:

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(a) fertilisation take place
(iv) Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines produced around a current carrying straight conductor held
(b) foetus develop vertically on a horizontal cardboard. Indicate the direction of the field lines as well as the direction
of current flowing through the conductor.
(ii) Which structures in human female are equivalent to the following structures in the male?

(a) Testes


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(b) Vas deferenes

In each case say in what respect the structures are equivalent?

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(iii) Write the number of immature eggs present in the ovaries of a newly born baby girl. Mention what
happen to these immature eggs when the girl attains puberty?

39. A student was asked to perform an experiment to study the force on a current carrying conductor in a
magnetic field. He took a small aluminium rod AB , a strong horse-shoe magnet, some connecting wires,
a battery and a switch and connected them as shown. He observed that on passing current, the rod gets
displaced. On reversing the direction of current, the direction of displacement also gets reversed. On the
basis of your understanding of this phenomenon, answer the following questions: