BABA FARID PUBLIC SCHOOL
FARIDKOT
CLASS: X PT-I(2025-26)
Time: 40 mins. Subject-Science (Set-A) M.M.=20
SECTION A 1x6=6
1. Electrolysis of water is a decomposition [Link] mole ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated
during electrolysis of water is:
(a)1:1 (b)2:1 (c)4:1 (d)1:2
2. Identify the reducing agent in the following reaction:
H O + F → HF + HOF
2 2
(a)H O
2 (b)F
2 (c)HF (d)HOF
3.A plant is kept in the dark for two days. A leaf is used in an experiment to investigate the effect of two
factors on photosynthesis as shown in the diagram.
What are the colours of Q and R, when the leaf is tested for starch, using iodine solution?
a)Q=Blue/black,R=Brown b)Q=brown,R=brown
c)Q=Blue/Black,R=Blue/black d)Q=Brown,R=Blue/Black
[Link] of the following mirrors is used by a dentist to examine a small cavity?
(a)Concave mirror (b)Convex mirror (c)Combination of both (d)None of these
Assertion Reason Questions:
a)Both assertion and reason are correct and assertion is the correct explanation of reason.
b)Both assertion and reason are correct and assertion is not the correct explanation of reason.
c)Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
d)Assertion is incorrect but reason is correct
[Link]:A ray incident along normal to the mirror retraces its path.
Reason:The incident ray falls on the mirror along the normal to the reflecting surface.
[Link]:Lipases help in emulsification of fats.
Reason:Lipases hydrolyses fats and oils.
SECTION B 2x2=4
[Link] happens when water is added to quick lime?Write the chemical equation.
8. a) Identify structure I - IV in the given figure.
b) Exchange of gases also occur across surface of stems, roots and leaves. Explain how?
SECTION C 3x2=6
[Link] object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. Find the position
and nature of the [Link] draw the ray diagram.
[Link] the different events of photosynthesis in plants.
OR
Name the part of the alimentary canal that secretes bile .Write any two functions of bile.
SECTION D(Case Based Question) 1x4=4
[Link] took copper powder in a china dish and started heating it. She noticed that the colour of copper
changed from brown to black. She realised that some chemical reaction must have occurred.
[Link] the chemical reaction that takes place. (1)
[Link] combination reaction.
(1)
[Link] it possible to convert the black substance formed back into brown?How?Also give chemical reaction.
(2)
OR
Mention any four observations that tell whether a chemical reaction has taken place or not. (2)
BABA FARID PUBLIC SCHOOL
FARIDKOT
CLASS: X PT-I(2025-26)
Time: 40 mins. Subject-Science(Set-B) M.M.=20
SECTION A 1x6=6
[Link] the refining of silver ,the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involves displacement by
copper [Link] chemical formula of the other product formed is:
(a)CuNO 3 (b) Cu(NO )
2 3 (c)Cu(NO )
3 2 (d)Cu(NO )
2 2
[Link] following reaction is an example of
4NH (g) + 5O (g) → 4NO(g) + 6H O(g)
3 2 2
(i)displacement reaction (ii) combustion reaction
(iii)redox reaction (iv)neutralisation reaction
(a)(i) and (iv) (b)(ii) and (iii) (c) (i),(ii) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)
[Link] humans,when the process of digestion is completed ,the proteins,carbohydrates and lipids are
respectively converted to:
(a)Amino acids,glucose ,fatty acids & glycerol (b)Glucose,fatty acid &glycerol ,amino acids
(c)Amino acids,fatty acids&glycerol,glucose (d)Glucose,amino acids,fatty acid&glycerol
4.A convex mirror of focal length f produces an image 1/n of the size of the [Link] distance of the
th
object from mirror is:
a)(n+1)f/n b)(n+1)f c)(n-1)f d)(n-1)f/n
Assertion Reason Questions:
a)Both assertion and reason are correct and assertion is the correct explanation of reason.
b)Both assertion and reason are correct and assertion is not the correct explanation of reason.
c)Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
d)Assertion is incorrect but reason is correct
[Link]:Large concave mirrors are used to concentrate sunlight to produce heat in solar cookers.
Reason:Concave mirror converges the light rays falling on it to a point.
[Link]:Herbivores have a shorter small intestine than carnivores.
Reason:Cellulose takes time to digest but meat is easy to digest.
SECTION B 2x2=4
[Link] double displacement [Link] one example.
8.A student set up an apparatus as shown in [Link] 8 hours,what is he likely to [Link] the
reason.
SECTION C 2x3=6
9. An object of size 7.0 cm is placed at 27 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 18 cm. At what
distance from the mirror should a screen be placed, so that a sharp focussed image can be obtained ? Find
the size and the nature of the image.
10.a)In which form is food stored in plants and animals respectively?
b) Desert plants close their stomata during day time. Then how do they perform photosynthesis? Explain
OR
List the differences between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition. Also give examples.
SECTION-D(Case Based Question) 1x4=4
[Link] of water is a popular method used for different applications in various [Link] is
mainly carried out to yield hydrogen and oxygen. It involves passing the electric current through water
which results in decomposition of water to hydrogen and oxygen.
Answer the following questions:
[Link] the gases evolved at anode and cathode respectively. (1)
[Link] is the volume of one gas collected double than the other? (1)
[Link] is the decomposition reaction?Write the chemical reaction for
the reaction occurring above. (2)
OR
How will you test the gases evolved at cathode and anode? (2)