Science Question Bank - Chapter 10: Light (Mirrors
and Lenses)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which mirror is used in the headlight of a car?
a) Plane mirror b) Concave mirror c) Convex mirror d) None
Answer: b) Concave mirror
2. Which lens converges light rays to a point?
a) Concave lens b) Convex lens c) Both d) None
Answer: b) Convex lens
Fill in the Blanks
1. A mirror having a polished curved surface is called a __________ mirror.
Answer: Spherical
2. The angle of incidence is equal to the __________ of reflection.
Answer: Angle
Match the Following
a) Convex mirror - (i) Rear-view mirror
b) Concave mirror - (ii) Dentist mirror
c) Plane mirror - (iii) Looking glass
Answers: a-i, b-ii, c-iii
Short Answer Questions
1. State the two laws of reflection.
Answer: (i) The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. (ii) The incident ray, reflected ray,
and normal lie in the same plane.
2. Why do concave mirrors burn paper when exposed to sunlight?
Answer: They converge the sunlight at the focal point, creating intense heat.
Diagram Based Questions
1. Draw a ray diagram for image formation by a convex mirror.
2. Show how a concave mirror forms a real and inverted image when the object is beyond the
center of curvature.
Assertion and Reason
Assertion: Convex mirrors are used as rear-view mirrors.
Reason: They give an enlarged image.
Answer: False. Reason is wrong; they provide a wider field of view.
Application-Based
1. Why are convex mirrors preferred as side-view mirrors in vehicles?
Answer: They provide a wider field of view, helping the driver see more traffic.