आचार्यश्री सुदर्शन

KRISHNA NIKETAN
HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION
2025-2026
CLASS: X M.M: 80

SUBJECT:SCIENCE TIME: 3 hrs.

General Instructions: -
[Link] question paper consists of 39 questions in 3 sections. Section A is Biology,
Section B is Chemistry and Section C is Physics.
[Link] questions are compulsory. However an internal choice is provided in some
Questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.

SECTION A
Answer all questions by choosing the correct option:
1. What is the main site of photosynthesis in plants?
(1)
(a) Root
(b) Stem
(c) Leaf
(d) Flower
2. Which gas is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis?
(1)
(a) Oxygen
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Hydrogen
3. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
(1)
(a) Cerebrum
(b) Cerebellum
(c) Medulla
(d) Spinal cord
4. What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
(1)
(a) Vein
(b) Artery
(c) Capillary
(d) Alveoli
5. Which hormone regulates the ‘fight or flight’ response?
(1)
(a) Insulin
(b) Adrenaline
(c) Thyroxine
(d) Growth hormone
6. Which of the following helps in chemical coordination in plants?
(1)
(a) Hormones
(b) Nerves
(c) Enzymes
(d) Proteins
7. The process of breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen is called:
(1)
(a) Aerobic respiration
(b) Photosynthesis
(c) Anaerobic respiration
(d) Transpiration
8. Assertion (A): Hormones are secreted directly into the blood.
(1)
Reason (R): Hormones act as chemical messengers and control various
functions.
(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 the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, R is false
(d) A is false, R is true
9. Assertion (A): Photosynthesis can occur in the dark.
(1)
Reason (R): Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight to carry out photosynthesis.
(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 the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, R is false
(d) A is false, R is true
10. Define respiration and write its two types.
(2)
11. Name any two plant hormones and state their functions.
(2)
12. (A) What are reflex actions? Give one example.
(2)
OR
(B) Write the function of the spinal cord.
13. Explain the process of digestion in humans.
(3)
14. Describe the role of the human brain in coordination.
(3)
15. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:
(4)
Maya experiences excessive thirst and frequent urination. The doctor
diagnosed her with a hormonal imbalance affecting her blood sugar levels.
a. Name the hormone likely involved and its function.
b. What is the disorder called?
c. How does the hormone regulate blood sugar?
d. Suggest one lifestyle change for managing this condition.
16. (A) Draw a labeled diagram of the human heart and explain the flow of
blood through it. (5)
OR
(B) Draw a labeled diagram of a neuron and describe its function.
 SECTION B
17. What is the product formed when quicklime is added to water?
(1)
A) Slaked lime
B) Gypsum
C) Limestone
D) Bleaching powder
18. Which of the following is not a type of chemical reaction?
(1)
A) Combination
B) Decomposition
C) Evaporation
D) Displacement
19. The brown coating on iron objects kept in moist air is:
(1)
A) Rust (Fe₂O₃·xH₂O)
B) Iron oxide (FeO)
C) Magnetite (Fe₃O₄)
D) Copper oxide (CuO)
20. The chemical name of baking soda is:
(1)
A) Sodium carbonate
B) Sodium hydrogen carbonate
C) Sodium hydroxide
D) Sodium
21. Which of the following metals is liquid at room temperature?
(1)
a) Sodium
b) Mercury
c) Aluminium
d) Potassium
22. The property of metals by which they can be beaten into thin sheets is
called: (1)
a) Ductility
b) Conductivity
c) Malleability
d) Sonority
23. Assertion (A): In a displacement reaction, a more reactive metal displaces
a less reactive metal from its compound.
(1)
Reason (R): Reactivity of metals is determined by their position in the reactivity
series.
Options: A, B, C, D
24. Assertion (A): Silver articles turn black when exposed to air.
(1)
Reason (R): Silver reacts with sulphur compounds present in air to form silver
sulphide.
Options: A, B, C, D
25. Why does distilled water not conduct electricity, whereas rainwater does?
(2)
26. Write chemical equations of the reactions of zinc with:
(3)
(a) Oxygen
 (b) Water
(c) Sodium hydroxide
27. A compound which is prepared from gypsum has the property of
hardening when water is mixed with it.
(3)
(I) Write the common name of the compound.
(II) Write the chemical equation of reaction of the compound with water.
(III) List its two uses.
28. Observe the given picture of chlor-alkali process and answer:
(4)
(I) Why is it called the chlor-alkali process?
(II) Name the products of this process. Write the chemical equation.
(III) Write one application of each.
29. Write balanced chemical equations for the following reactions:
(5)
(I) Sodium hydroxide reacts with zinc oxide.
(II) Excess carbon dioxide is passed through lime water.
(III) Hydrochloric acid is added to calcium carbonate.
(IV) Zinc reacts with water.
(V) Sodium oxide reacts with water.

SECTION C
30. A concave mirror gives real, inverted and same size image if the object is
placed: (1)
a. At F
b. At infinity
c. At C
d. Beyond C
31. The unit of power of lens is:
(1)
a. Metre
b. Centimeter
c. Diopter
d. m⁻¹
32. Assertion (A): Light travels faster in glass than in air.
(1)
Reason (R): Glass is denser than air.
Options: (a) (b) (c) (d)
33. (a) Why do we prefer a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?
(1)
(b) Find the power of a concave lens of focal length 2 m.
(1)
34. Write the functions of the following sub-organs of the human eye:
(2)
(a) Iris and pupil
(b) Ciliary muscles
35. What is Myopia? What are its reasons? Suggest a lens to correct this
defect through a diagram. (3)
OR
What is Hypermetropia? What are its reasons? Suggest a lens to correct this
defect through a diagram.
36. Draw diagrams for the following positions of objects before a concave
mirror and write the nature, position and size of image:
(3)
(a) At F
(b) Between P and F
37. What is dispersion of light? Draw a labelled diagram of dispersion of light.
Also, define spectrum.
(3)
38. If an object of 7 cm height is placed at a distance of 12 cm from a convex
lens of focal length 8 cm, find the position, nature and height of the image.
(4)
39. Explain the following:
(5)
a. Absolute refractive index
(1)
b. Persistence of vision
(1)
c. Range of vision
(1)
d. Why the colour of sky is blue?
(2)