Date: 17/01/2023

Subject: Competitive Exams Class: Standard X

Instructions:

General Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
4. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to
these questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
5. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each.
Answers to these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words
6. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each.
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks
each with sub-parts.

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 1. Section A
[1.0]
In a parallel connection, the current has ______ path(s).

A. single

B. multiple

C. no

D. reverse

2. Which of the following observations helps to determine whether a chemical

[1.0]
reaction has taken place or not?
(i) Change in state
(ii) Change in colour
(iii) Change in shape
(iv) Evolution of gas
(v) Change in temperature

A. (ii), (iii), (iv), (v)

B. (i), (ii), (iv), (v)

C. (i), (ii), (iii), (v)

D. (iii), (v)

3. In a double displacement reaction, _______ are exchanged between the

[1.0]
reactants.

A. ions

B. compounds

C. molecules

D. atoms

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 4. Identify the type of the reaction given below:
[1.0]
Heat

2KClO3 (s) −−→ 2KCl(s) + 3O2 (g)

A. Combination reaction

B. Thermal decomposition reaction

C. Photo-decomposition reaction

D. Displacement reaction

5. Sodium hydrogencarbonate when added to acetic acid, produces a gas.

[1.0]
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the gas evolved?
(i) It turns lime water milky.
(ii) It extinguishes a burning splinter.
(iii) It has a pungent odour.

A. Only (i)

B. (i) and (ii)

C. Only (iii)

D. All (i), (ii), and (iii)

6. Read the given statements and select the correct option.

[1.0]
Statement 1: Zinc is used in the galvanisation of iron.
Statement 2: Its coating on the iron articles increases their life by
protecting iron from rusting.

A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct

explanation of statement 1.
B. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct
explanation of statement 1.
C. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.

D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

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 7. Identify the unsaturated compounds from the following
[1.0]
(i) Propane
(ii) Propene
(iii) Propyne
(iv) Bromopropene
(v) 4-methylhexanal

A. (i) and (iv) only

B. (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

C. (ii) and (iii) only

D. (iii) only

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 8. A destarched potted plant is kept in sunlight for 8 hrs as shown in the
[1.0]
image below. After 8 hours, leaf C and D are plucked and iodine solution
added. Which of the leaves will turn blue black after addition of iodine?

A. Both C and D

B. Only C

C. Only D

D. Neither C nor D

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 9.
Statement-1 (S1): Plaster of Paris is stored in moisture proof containers. [1.0]
Statement-2 (S2): Plaster of Paris on reaction with water changes into a
hard solid gypsum.

A. S1 is true but S2 is false

B. S1 is false but S2 is true

C. Both S1 and S2 are true and S2 provides explanation to S1

D. Both S1 and S2 are true but S2 does not provide explanation to S1

10. Read the given statements and select the option that correctly identifies P,
[1.0]
Q, R and S.

P - Protective layer that surrounds the heart.

O - Blood corpuscles that contain iron pigment.
R - Blood vessels which have valves in them.
S - Enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin.

P-Pluera
A. Q-WBCs
R-Veins
S-Thrombin
P-Pericardium
B. Q-WBCs
R-Arteries
S-Prothrombin
P-Pericardium
C. Q-RBCs
R-Veins
S-Thrombin
P-Pleura
D. Q-RBCs
R-Arteries
S-Prothrombin

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 11. X and Y are plant hormones. Hormone X induces ripening of fruits whereas
[1.0]
hormone Y induces bolting in case of rosette plant.

Select the option that correctly identifies X and Y.

X Y
A.
Cytokinin Abscisic acid

B. X Y

Ethylene Gibberellin

C. X Y

Gibberellin Cytokinin

D. X Y

Auxin Abscisic acid

12. Assertion: Blue vitriol contains five water of crystallisation.

[1.0]
Reason: The amount of water required for crystallisation of a salt is called
water of crystallisation.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is False but R is true

13. The number of chromosomes in parents and offsprings of a particular

[1.0]
species remain constant due to:

A. Doubling of chromosomes before zygote formation.

B. Halving of chromosomes during gamete formation.

C. Doubling of chromosomes during gamete formation.

D. Halving of chromosomes after gamete formation.

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 14.
Assertion (A): When resistors are connected in parallel, the effective [1.0]
resistance of the combination is less than the individual resistances.

Reason (R): When resistors are connected parallel, the effective area of
cross-section increases and the resistance is inversely proportional to the
area of cross-section.

A. A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C. A is true but R is false.

D. Both A and R are false

15.
Assertion (A): The passage of electric current through a wire results in the [1.0]
production of heat.

Reason (R): The heating effect is used in electric heater and electric iron.

A. A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C. A is true but R is false.

D. Both A and R are false

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 16.
Give the technical name for the following: [1.0]
1. Release of mature ova : ___(i)_______
2. Fusion of sperm and ovum:___(ii)____
3. Giving birth to a baby :___(iii)_______
4. Carrying the developing foetus:________(iv)__________

A. (i) Ovulation (ii) Fertilisation (iii) Childbirth (iv) Pregnancy

B. (i) Fertilisation (ii) Ovulation (iii) Childbirth (iv) Pregnancy

C. (i) Fertilisation (ii) Childbirth (iii) Ovulation (iv) Pregnancy

D. (i) Pregnancy (ii) Ovulation (iii) Childbirth (iv) Ovulation

17. A solution reacts with crushed egg-shells to give a gas that turns limewater
[1.0]
milky. The solution contains:

A. NaCl

B. HCl

C. LiCl

D. KCl

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 18.
The path of a ray of light passing through a glass prism is shown below: [1.0]

In this diagram, the angle of prism, angle of incidence, angle of emergence

and angle of deviation, respectively, have been represented by:

A. O, Y, Z and N

B. P, Y, M and Z

C. O, X, M and Z

D. P, X, Z and N.

19. Match the column-I (metals) with column-II (reactivity of metals).

[1.0]
Column-II
Column-I (Metals)
(Reactivity of metals)
(a) K, Na, Mg (i) Low reactivity
(b) Zn, Fe, Pb (ii) High reactivity
(c) Ag, Au (iii) Medium reactivity

A. a - iii, b - i, c - ii

B. a - ii, b - iii, c - i

C. a - iii, b - ii, c - i

D. a - ii, b - i, c - iii

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 20. Assertion (A): Aquatic animals have a faster breathing rate as compared
[1.0]
to terrestrial animals.
Reason (R): Dissolved oxygen concentration is lesser than atmospheric
oxygen.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

C. A is true but R is false.

D. Both A and R are false.

21. Section B
[2.0]

A metal A, which is used in thermite process, when heated with oxygen

gives an oxide B, which is amphoteric in nature. Identify A and B. Write
down the reactions of oxide B with HCl and NaOH.

OR

During the reaction of some metals with dilute

hydrochloric acid, given observations were made: ​

(a) The temperature of the reaction mixture rises when aluminium (Al) is
added.
(b) The reaction of sodium metal is found to be highly explosive.

Explain these observations giving suitable reasons.

22. (a) State the role played by the following in the process of digestion. ​
[2.0]
(i) Enzyme trypsin ​
(ii) Enzyme lipase​

(b) List one function of finger like projections ​present in the small intestine.

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 23. Differentiate between respiration and combustion.
[2.0]

24. Identify the part of the brain which controls the following functions: ​
[2.0]
A. Coordinates reflexes like salivation, vomiting​
B. Maintains the posture of the body​

25. Explain why the planets do not twinkle but the stars twinkle.
[2.0]

26. Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather
[2.0]
than a pure metal?

Or
Show how you would connect three resistors, each of resistance 6Ω, so
that the combination has a resistance of 9Ω.

27. Section C
[3.0]

What is the chemical formula of the following ores? Also write the name of
the metal that can be extracted from the following ores?

(a) Bauxite
(b) Haematite
(c) Copper pyrite

OR

State reasons for the following:

(a) Copper vessels get a green coat when left exposed to air in the rainy
season.
(b) Electric wires are covered with rubber like material.
(c) Highly reactive metals cannot be obtained from their oxides by heating
them with carbon.

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 28. Name the following:
[3.0]
(a) The process in plants that links light energy with chemical energy.
(b) Organisms that can prepare their own food.
(c) The cell organelle where photosynthesis occurs.
(d) Cells that surround a stomatal pore.
(e) Organisms that cannot prepare their own food.
(f) An enzyme secreted from gastric glands in the stomach that acts on
proteins.

29. Observe the following activity & answer the questions

[3.0]

a. Do you observe anything happening around the zinc granules?

b. Is there any change in its temperature?
c. Why is glass tube not dipped in dil H SO ?
2 4

d. How is H gas collected by downward displacement or upward

2

displacement of water?

30. An object of 5.0 cm height is placed at a distance of 20 cm in front of a

[3.0]
concave mirror of radius of curvature 30 cm. Find the position of the image,
its nature and size.

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 31. The figure shows a ray of light as it travels from medium A to medium B.
[3.0]
The refractive index of the medium B relative to medium A will be:

32.
Complete the table : [3.0]

Indicator Neutral AcidicAlkaline

Litmus Purple .... .....
PhenolphthaleinColourless.... ....
Methyl orange Orange .... ....

33. (i) Explain why the refractive index of any material with respect to air is
[3.0]
always greater 1.
(ii) In the figure below a light ray travels from air into the semi-circular
plastic block. Give reason why the ray does not deviate at the semi-circular
boundary of the plastic block.

(iii) Complete the ray diagram of the above scenario when the light ray
comes out of the plastic block from the top flat end.

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 34. Section D
[5.0]

Define one ohm. A resistance of 6 ohms is connected in series with another

resistance of 4 ohms.
A potential difference of 20 volts is applied across the combination.
Calculate the current through the circuit and potential difference across the
6 ohm resistance.

Or

Three resistances are connected as shown in diagram through the

resistance 5 Ω, a current of 1 A is flowing :

(i) What is the current through the other two resistors?

(ii) What is the potential difference (p.d.) across AB and across AC ?

(iii) What is the total resistance ?

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 35. (a) In a tabular form, differentiate between ethanol and ethanoic acid under
[5.0]
the following heads:
(i) Physical state
(ii) Taste
(iii) N aH CO test
3

(iv) Ester test

(b) Explain how does concentrated sulphuric acid act as a dehydrating

agent. Give an example.

OR

Give the IUPAC name of the following compounds.

(i) An aldehyde attached to the terminal carbon atom of a chain containing

four carbon atoms having single bond between them.
(ii) A ketone derived from propane.
(iii) A monochloride derived from methane.
(iv) An alcohol derived from pentane.

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 36. (a) Draw a longitudinal section of a flower and label the following parts –
[5.0]
(i) Part that develops into a fruit
(ii) Part that produces pollen grain
(iii) Part that produces male gametes
(iv) Part that is sticky to trap

(b) Name the parts labeled A, B, C, D in the diagram given below:

OR

(a) Draw the diagram of female reproductive system and mark the part(s):
(i) Where block is created surgically to prevent fertilization.
(ii) Where Copper-T is inserted?
(iii) Inside which condom can be placed.

(b) What is the principle behind use of condoms?

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 37. Section E
[4.0]

Two students decided to investigate the effect of water and air on iron
object under identical experimental conditions. They measured the mass of
each object before placing it partially immersed in 10 ml of water. After a
few days, the object were removed, dried and their masses were
measured. The table shows their results.

Mass of Object Mass of the

Student Object
before Rusting in g coated object in g
A Nail 3.0 3.15
B Thin plate6.0 6.33

(a) What might be the reason for the varied observations of the two
students?

(b) In another set up the students coated iron nails with zinc metal and
noted that, iron nails coated with zinc prevents rusting. They also observed
that zinc initially acts as a physical barrier, but an extra advantage of using
zinc is that it continues to prevent rusting even if the layer of zinc is
damaged. Name this process of rust prevention and give any two other
methods to prevent rusting.

OR

(b) In which of the following applications of Iron, rusting will occur most?
Support your answer with valid reason.

A - Iron Bucket electroplated with Zinc

B - Electricity cables having iron wires covered with aluminium C - Iron
hinges on a gate
D - Painted iron fence

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 38. As we know that, in case of concave mirrors when a ray of light parallel to
[4.0]
principal axis strikes the mirror and after reflection it passes through
principal focus of the concave mirror. Also, a ray which is passing through
the principal focus of the concave mirror after reflection goes parallel to the
principal axis. And the ray of light which is passing through the centre of
curvature of concave mirror after reflection retraces the same path in
backward direction. Because of converging property of concave mirrors
they are used in solar furnaces to concentrate more light to produce huge
amount of heat energy. They are also used in search lights, torches, head
lights of vehicles so that a strong parallel beam of light will be produced.
Also, in case of shaving mirrors concave mirrors are used to see larger
face of the person.
While convex mirrors are used as rear view mirror in vehicles to see the
traffic behind the person for safe driving. As these mirrors are curved
outwards they has wider field of view. In convex mirrors the image formed
is always diminished, virtual and erect.

Based on the passage above answer the following questions:

1) In case of concave mirror when the image formed is virtual and erect?

2) In which case the image formed is of same size as the object in case of
concave mirrors?

3) Which mirrors are called as converging and diverging mirror?

4) The focal length of concave mirror is______ and the focal length of
convex mirror is _______.
Or

Atmospheric refraction is the phenomenon of bending of light on passing

through earth’s atmosphere. As we move above the surface of earth,
density of air goes on decreasing. Local conditions like temperature etc.
also affect the optical density of earth’s atmosphere. On account of
atmospheric refraction, stars seen appear higher than they actual are;
advanced sunrise; delayed sunset, oval appearance of the sun at sunrise
and sunset; stars twinkle, planets do not.

(i) In absence of atmosphere, the colour of sky appears

(a) blue
(b) black
(c) red
(d) yellow
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 (ii) Apparent position of the star appears raised due to
(a) atmospheric refraction
(b) scattering of light
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

(iii) The sun appears oval shaped or flattened due to

(a) dispersion
(b) scattering
(c) atmospheric refraction
(d) cannot say

(iv) Twinkling of stars and non-twinkling of planets is accounted for

by
(a) scattering of light
(b) dispersion of light
(c) atmospheric refraction
(d) none of these

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 39. Read the following and answer any four questions from (a) to (e).
[4.0]

All living cells require energy for various activities. This energy is available
by the breakdown of simple carbohydrates either using oxygen or without
using oxygen.

(a) Energy in the case of higher plants and animals is obtained by

i) Breathing
ii) Tissue respiration
iii) Organ respiration
iv) Digestion of food

(b) The graph below represents the blood lactic acid concentration of an
athlete during a race of 400 m and shows a peak at point D.

Lactic acid production has occurred in the athlete while running in the 400
m race. Which of the following processes explains this event?
i) Aerobic respiration
ii) Anaerobic respiration
iii) Fermentation
iv) Breathing

(c) Study the graph below that represents the amount of energy supplied
with respect to the time while an athlete is running at full speed.

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 Choose the correct combination of plots and justification provided in the
following table.
Plot A Plot B Justification
Amount of energy is low and inconsistent in aerobic
i) Aerobic Anaerobic
and high in anaerobic
Amount of energy is high and consistent in aerobic
ii) Aerobic Anaerobic
and low in anaerobic
Amount of energy is high and consistent in aerobic
iii) AnaerobicAerobic
and low in anaerobic
Amount of energy is high and inconsistent in
iv)AnaerobicAerobic
anaerobic and low in aerobic

(d) The characteristic processes observed in anaerobic respiration are

i) presence of oxygen
ii) release of carbon dioxide
iii) release of energy
iv) release of lactic acid

A. i) ,ii) only
B. i), ii), iii) only
C. ii), iii), iv) only
D. iv) only

(e) Study the table below and select the row that has the incorrect
information.
Aerobic Anaerobic
(i) Location Cytoplasm Mitochondria
(ii) End Product CO2 and H2 O Ethanol and CO 2

(iii) Amount of ATP High Low

(iv) Oxygen Needed Not needed
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