Science – Mock Paper 3 (Ch2–Ch5) Detailed
Answer Key
Section A – MCQs:
1. Correct Answer: C) Monera. Reason: Bacteria belong to the kingdom Monera.
2. Correct Answer: B) Vitamin D. Reason: Deficiency of Vitamin D causes rickets.
3. Correct Answer: A) Compass. Reason: A compass needle is a small magnet.
4. Correct Answer: C) Circular motion. Reason: Motion of a ceiling fan is circular motion.
Section B – Very Short Answers:
5. Protista: Kingdom of unicellular organisms with nucleus, e.g., Amoeba.
6. Mineral Deficiency: Iron deficiency causes anaemia.
7. Poles of a Magnet: The ends of a magnet where the force is strongest.
8. Periodic Motion Example: Oscillating pendulum.
Section C – Short Answers:
9. Importance of Microorganisms:
• Decompose organic matter.
• Nitrogen fixation improves soil fertility.
• Used in medicines, food industry.
10. Why Roughage is Important:
• Helps bowel movement.
• Prevents constipation.
• Keeps digestive system healthy.
11. Properties of Magnets:
• Have two poles.
• Poles cannot be separated.
• Like poles repel, unlike attract.
12. Uniform vs Non-uniform Motion:
• Uniform – equal distances in equal intervals.
• Non-uniform – unequal distances in equal intervals.
Section D – Long Answers:
13. Five Kingdoms (5m):
• Monera – unicellular, no nucleus (Bacteria).
• Protista – unicellular, nucleus present (Amoeba).
• Fungi – non-green, absorb food (Mushroom).
• Plantae – autotrophs (Neem tree).
• Animalia – heterotrophs (Dog).
14. Vitamins & Deficiencies (5m):
• A – night blindness.
• C – scurvy.
• D – rickets.
Conclusion: Vitamins keep body healthy.
15. Proof that Magnetic Force is Strongest at Poles (5m):
• Dip magnet in iron filings.
• Filings cluster at poles.
• Hence force is max at poles.
Diagram: Magnet with filings at poles.
16. Simple Pendulum (5m):
• Suspend bob with string, displace and release.
• Oscillation = one to and fro motion.
• Time period = time ÷ number of oscillations.
Diagram: Pendulum at extreme left, centre, extreme right.
Section E – Case Study/Diagram/Activity:
17. Case Study – Boy Eats Only Rice (4m):
• Protein deficiency.
• Leads to kwashiorkor/marasmus.
18. Balanced Meal Plate Diagram (4m):
Diagram: Plate divided into cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, dairy, fats.
19. Compass Diagram (4m):
Diagram: Compass box with needle showing N-S.
20. Curved Line Measurement Activity (4m):
• Place thread along curve.
• Stretch on ruler.
• Gives length of curve.
Section F – Reasoning Question:
21. Why SI Units are Universal? (5m):
• SI units are standard worldwide.
• Prevents confusion in trade/science.
• Based on multiples of 10, easy to convert.
Conclusion: SI system is reliable and scientific.