केन्द्रीय विद्यालय संगठन , बेंगलूरु सम्भाग

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN BENGALURU REGION

प्रथम प्री - बोर्ड परीक्षा 2024-25
FIRST PREBOARD EXAMINATION 2024-25
CLASS –X MAXIMUM MARKS-80
SUBJECT: SCIENCE TIME: 3HRS
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice has been provided. A student is
expected to attempt only one of these questions.
2. Section A has 16 MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based questions (04 marks each) with sub-parts C has internal choice.
Section-A
Question 1 to 16 is multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and
write the correct choice as well as the answer to these questions.
1 If zinc metal is put into a solution of ferrous sulphate, the following happens 1
(a) Green coloured zinc sulphate is formed.
(b) Blue coloured solution of copper sulphate is formed.
(c) Colourless zinc sulphate solution is formed.
(d) No reaction takes place.
2 When pH strip is dipped in each bottle, the colour shown by bottle A and B will be 1
respectively:

(a) orange, blue (b) blue, orange

(c) green, blue (d) blue, green
3 Prema mixed a solution of HCl with a solution of NaOH .What are her observation 1
1) Temperature of solution increases 2) Temperature of solution decreases
3) NaCl is formed 4) No reaction
Choose the correct option
a) 2 and 4 b) 1 and 4
c) 1 and 3 d) 2 and 3
4 In the following practical set which of the following gas is emitted? 1

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 (a)Hydrogen (b)Carbon monoxide
(c)Carbon dioxide (d)Nitrogen
5 Which one of the following statements is false regarding ionic compounds? 1
a) Ionic compounds are water soluble
b) Ionic compounds conduct electricity in solid state
c) Ionic compounds have high melting points
d) Ionic compounds are formed by transfer of electrons between a metal and non-metal
atom
6 Identify the unsaturated compounds from the following 1
(i) Propane (ii) Propene (iii) Propyne (iv) Chloropropane
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)
7 Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding a homologous series? 1
(i) Compounds in a homologous series can have the same or different functional group.
(ii) Compounds in a homologous series have very less similarity in chemical properties.
(iii) Difference between the two successive compounds in a homologous series differ by a
CH2 group.
(iv) Successive members in a homologous series differ in molecular mass by 14 units
(a) i and ii (b) ii and iii
(c) iii and iv (d) i and iv
8 If we remove the enzyme salivary amylase from the saliva, which of the following process 1
will be affected.
a. breakdown of protein into amino acids.
b. breakdown of fats into fatty acids and glycerol
c. breakdown of starch into sugars
d. breakdown of haemoglobin.
9 Refer to the given graphs regarding factors affecting transpiration rate and select the correct 1
option.

a) P – Atmospheric temperature, Q – Atmospheric pressure

b) P – Relative humidity, Q – Atmospheric temperature
c) P – Air movement, Q – Light
d) P – Atmospheric pressure, Q – Relative humidity

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10 When a Mendel crossed tall plants (TT) with dwarf plants (tt), he obtained a combination of 1
traits in F2 generation in the ratio of 1:2:1. Which of the following represents the given
ratio?
(a) TT : tt : Tt (b) Tt : TT : tt
(c) TT : Tt : Tt (d) TT : Tt : tt

11 The brown eyed father and black eyed mother has all brown eyed children. What could be 1
the genetic makeup of both the parents? (Take B for brown and b for black trait).
(a) Bb X Bb (b) BB X Bb
(c) BB X bb (d) Bb X bb

12 Read the following statements carefully 1

[Link] prism behaves same as that of rectangular glass slab.
[Link] the colours have different angles of deviation in case of dispersion through prism.
[Link] the colours travel with the same speed of light in glass.
[Link] of light is observed in case of rectangular glass slab.
Which of the above statement/s is true?
a). Only (ii) b). (i) and (ii) only
c). (i), (ii) and (iv) only d) All of the above
13 Relate length of the wire and area of cross-section with the resistance of a wire. 1
a) Resistance is inversely proportional to length and directly proportional to area of cross
section
b) Resistance is directly proportional to length and directly proportional to area of cross
section
c) Resistance is inversely proportional to length and directly proportional to area of cross
section
d) Resistance is directly proportional to length and inversely proportional to area of cross
section
14 A student learns that magnetic field strength around a bar magnet is different at every point. 1
Which diagram shows the correct magnetic field lines around a bar magnet?

15 In the given food chain if the amount of energy at the fourth trophic level is 4 kJ, what Will 1
be the energy available at the producer level?
Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake
(a) 4 kJ (b) 40 kJ
(c) 400 kJ (d) 4000 kJ

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16 A food chain comprising birds, green plants, fish and man. The concentration of harmful 1
chemical entering the food chain will be maximum in
(a) green plants (b) man
(c) birds (d) fish
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions by selecting the appropriate option given below:
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
17 Assertion(A) : When 2 ml of NaOH solution is added to a few pieces of granulated Zn 1
metal in a test tube and then warmed. Sodium zincate is being formed.
Reason(R) :Such reactions are possible with all metals
18 Assertion (A): Transpiration is a necessary evil. 1
Reason (R): It causes water loss but helps in absorption and upward movement of water
and minerals.

19 Assertion (A): A stationary charged particle placed in a magnetic field experiences a force. 1
Reason (R): A stationary charged particle does not produce a magnetic field.

20 Assertion(A): Organisms resulting from sexual reproduction generally exhibit a higher 1

chance of survival compared to those produced through asexual reproduction.
Reason(R): Variations provide advantage to individuals for their survival.
Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 In the following experimental set up a gas ‘X’ with brown fumes is evolved when a salt ‘Y’ 2
undergoes thermal decomposition.

(i)Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’ in the given experimental set up.

(ii)Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction stating the physical states of
reactants and products.
22 A blue colour flower plant denoted by BB is cross bred with that of white colour flower 2
plant denoted by bb.
(a) State the colour of flower you would expect in their F1 generation plants.
(b) What must be the percentage of white flower plants in F2 generation if flowers of F1
plants are self-pollinated?
23 What is DNA copying? Sate its importance. 2
OR
How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits are inherited independently?

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24 Redraw the given diagram and show the path of the refracted ray: 2

a)

b)

25 A concave lens has focal length of 20 cm. At what distance from the lens a 5 cm tall object 2
is placed so that it forms an image at 15 cm from the lens?
OR
The refractive index of glass is 1.50 and the speed of light in air is 3 x 108 m/s. Calculate
the speed of light in glass.
26 A given length of a wire is doubled on itself and this process is repeated once again. By 2
what factor does the resistance of the wire change?
Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 Neena place 2g of Silver bromide in a China dish and the China dish is placed in sunlight 3
for some time.

(a) What will be your observation in this case?

(b) Write the chemical reaction involved in the form of a balanced chemical equation.
(c) Give any one use of such reactions.
28 Roopa prepares HCl gas in her school laboratory using certain chemicals. She puts both dry 3
and wet blue litmus papers in contact with the gas.
(i) Name the reagents used by Roopa to prepare HCl gas.
(ii) State the colour changes observed with the dry and wet blue litmus papers.
(iii) Show the formation of ions when HCl gas combines with water.
OR
State reason for the following statements:
a) Tap water conducts electricity whereas distilled water does not.
b) During summer season, a milk man usually adds a very small amount of baking soda to
fresh milk.
c) For a dilution of acid, acid is added into water and not water into acid.

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29 Draw diagram of human alimentary canal and label the following : 3
(i) Part in which starch digestion starts. (ii) Part in which bile is stored.
(iii) Part in which digested food are absorbed. (iv) Part in which water is absorbed.

30 The reproductive parts of angiosperms are located in the flower. X is the male reproductive 3
part and it produces A that are yellowish in colour. Y is the female reproductive part.
a) Name X and Y.
b) What are particles A?
c) What is the process of transferring A from one flower to another of similar plant known
as?
31 Shubh wears a shirt that is similar colour as that of a ripened tomato on a bright sunny day. 3
His friend Karan is able to identify him from a distance of 120 meter. Which physical
phenomena are inferred from this information? Explain.
32 a. Draw magnetic field lines across a current carrying solenoid. 3
b. What change will be there if polarity of the battery is changed? Explain.
33 Skin cancer becomes more common in certain parts of the United States of America due to 3
the depletion of a protective layer of gas X.
(a) Identify this gas X and which layer of atmosphere we can see this gas X.
(b) Explain the process behind the formation of gas X.
(c) Identify the causative agent behind the depletion of gas X
Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34 Write the next homologue of each of the following: 5
a) (i) C2H4 (ii) C4H6
b) What is meant by isomers? Draw the structures of two isomers of butane(C4H10).
c) State two properties of carbon which lead to huge number of carbon compounds we see
around us.
OR
(a) Describe a chemical test to distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid.
(b) Give reason for the following:
(i) Ethanol is used in the preparation of tincture iodine.
(ii) Acid is used in the preservation of pickles.
(c) CO2 is released on burning diamond as well as graphite.
35 A female of 49 years of age is undergoing some hormonal changes due to which she is 5
facing some mental and physical issues.
a) What can be the possible reason for this? Explain.
b) What marks the beginning of reproductive age in females? Which hormone is
responsible for attaining this?
c) Explain menstrual cycle in females.
OR
(a) Name the parts labelled A, B, C, D and E.

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 (b) Where do the following functions occur?
(i) Production of an egg (ii) Fertilisation (iii) Implantation of zygote.
c) What happens to the lining of uterus if fertilisation does not occur?
36 a). A charge of 5C is moving across the two points having potential difference 12V and 8V 5
respectively in an electric circuit. Compute the work done.
b). A tungsten wire of length 5metre with specific resistance 5.2×10-8 ohm meter having
area of cross section 2metre square is connected in a circuit. What would be the resistance
of this wire?
c). How would the resistance change if length of the wire becomes twice of its original
length? Illustrate with the calculation.
OR
a) An electric bulb of resistance 200Ω draws a current of 1 Ampere. Calculate the power of
the bulb and the energy in kWh consumed burning it for 5h.
b) Draw schematic diagram of an electric circuit comprising of 3 cells and an electric bulb,
ammeter, plug-key in the on mode.
c) Write the difference between voltmeter and ammeter(any two points)
Section – E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions.
37 Activity series 4
Relative reactivities of metals

a). Name two noble metals.

b) What happens when iron nail is added to copper sulphate solution?
c) Identify the metal which reacts with very dilute nitric acid to evolve hydrogen gas. Name
one more metal not given in the above series which reacts in the same way with dilute nitric
OR
c) Why sodium is stored in kerosene? Name one more metal from the above reactivity
series which is stored in kerosene.
38 If the body design in the squirrel relied only on electrical impulses via nerve cells, the range 4
of tissues instructed to prepare for the coming activity would be limited. On the other hand,
if a chemical signal were to be sent as well, it would reach all cells of the body and provide
the wide- ranging changes needed. This is done in many animals, including human beings,
using a hormone called adrenaline that is secreted from the adrenal glands.

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 a) Which is the target organ for the adrenaline hormone?
b) What is the main function of adrenaline?
c) Why adrenaline is called “fight or flight” hormone.
OR
c) What will happen if your body does not release adrenaline hormone(any two points)
39 One of the most common uses for the convex mirror is the passenger-side mirror on your 4
car. Convex mirrors are also often found in the hallway of various buildings including
hospitals, hotels, schools, stores and apartment buildings. Usually, these mirrors are
mounted to a wall or ceiling at points where hallways cross each other or make a sharp turn.
This eliminates blind spots and provides people with a good overview of their surroundings.
The convex mirror is also used to provide safety for motorists on roads, drive ways and in
alleys where there is a lack of visibility.

(a) Write the characteristics of convex mirror due to which it is used as rear-view mirrors.
(b) How does the size of image differ as the object is moved away from the focus of the
convex mirror?
(c) The image formed by a convex mirror of focal length 20cm is a quarter of the object.
What is the distance of the object from the mirror?
OR
(c) A ray of light is incident on a convex mirror as shown. Redraw the diagram and
complete the path of this ray after reflection from the mirror. Mark angle of incidence and
angle of reflection on it.