Shri L.S.
Memorial Higher Secondary School Bhopal
Subject - Science
Class - X. Set- A
Time : 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Instructions:
I. All questions are compulsory.
II. Question Nos. 1 to 5 are objective type questions. Each question carries 1 mark
III. Internal options are given in question nos. 6 to 23.
IV. Marks of each question are indicated against it.
V. Answer question nos. 6 to 17 in about 30 words each.
VI. Answer question nos. 18 to 20 in about 75 words each
VII. Answer question nos. 21 to 23 in about 120 words each.
VIII. Draw neat and clean labelled diagrams wherever required.
Q. I. Choose and write the correct alternative: 1*8=08
1. What type of reaction is the reaction of calcium oxide with water:
(a) Endothermic reaction
(b) Exothermic reaction
(c) Neutralization reaction
(d) Redox reaction.
2. Which property is not exhibited by metals:
(a) Electrical conductivity
(b) Ductility
(c) Brittleness
(d) Malleability.
3. The process of respiration is:
(a) Oxidation
(b) Reduction
(c) Excretion
(d) Absorption.
4. The focal length of the plane mirror is:
(a)+1 cm
(b)-1 cm
(c) 2 cm
(d) Infinity
5. The unit of resistance is called:
(a) Volt
(b) Watt
(c) Ohms
(d) Ampere.
6. There is human in an ecosystem:
(a) Producer
(b) Vegetarian
(c) Carnivorous
(d) Omnivorous.
Q. 2. Fill in the blanks: 1x6= 06
1. ..,.............acid is present in vinegar.
2. A homogeneous mixture of two or more than two metals is called an……………..
3. Testosterone hormone is secreted by the………….
4. We can see objects in the presence of…………..
5. The deviation of a ray of……………. colour is maximum by the prism.
6. The [Link] of electric current is……………….
Q3. Match the following: 1×6=06
A. B.
1. Strong acid. a. water transport
2. metal b. pituitary
3. xylem c. light ray
4. master gland d. volt
5. straight line path. e. HCL
6. potential difference f. good conductor
4. Write the answers in one sentence each: 1×6=06
1. The reactions in which there is an exchange of ions between the reactants are called?
2. Which part of the brain is specialized for thinking, hearing, smelling, seeing etc. ?
3. What will be the power of a lens whose focal length is 1 meter?
4. What is the reason that the danger signal or signal light is red in colour?
5. The most important device for protection against damage due to short circuit or overloading
is?
6. Write the lens formula?
[Link] true or false.
1. Melting of ice into water is an exothermic reaction.
2. Turmeric is a natural indicator.
3. Nonmetals form oxides which are either acidic or neutral.
4. Aqua regia possessive the property of dissolving gold and platinum.
5. Unit of power of lens is diopter.
6. Length of plants increase by gibbereline.
Q6. What is corrosion? Describe an example.
Or
Write the following word-equation to balanced chemical equation: Zinc + Sulphuric acid = Zinc
sulphate + Hydrogen
Q.7. Explain the meaning of malleability and ductility.
Or
Name two metals which are found in nature in the Free State.
Q.8. Write only the chemical equation of the photosynthesis process.
Or
What is heterotrophic nutrition? Give an example too.
Q9. Write the two laws of reflection.
Or
What is mean by converging lens?
Q10. What is ozone layer why is it depleting?
Or
What is biological magnification?
Q11. What is the role of acid in our stomach?
Or
Define radius of curvature of spherical mirror.
Q12. Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?
Or
Why titanium is called a strategic metal?
Q13. Why sodium is kept emerged in kerosene oil?
Or
What are the functions of digestive enzyme?
Q14. What would be the consequences of the deficiency of haemoglobin in our body?
Or
What is meant by refraction of light?
Q15. What is meant by power of a lens?
Or
Which mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles?
Q16. Write ohm's law or what is electric fuse what is its use
Q17. What are omnivore’s organism give example?
Or
What are herbivore organism give example?
Q18. What is precipitation reaction called write an example?
Or
Why do fill the bag of potato chips with nitrogen gas explain?
Q19. Write any three functions of human brain.
Or
Write the names of any three endocrine glands found in human and also write its secreting
hormone name.
Q20. What is called the colour dispersion explain with diagram?
Or
Why does the colour of clear sky appears blue?
Q21. How does tooth decay occur due to pH change? How can be prevent this?
Or
Write two uses of each of the following:
a. baking soda b. bleaching powder
c. plaster of Paris d. washing soda
Q22. Draw a neat and clean level diagram of human digestive system.
Or
Draw a neat and clean labelled diagram of human heart.
Q23. What is far sightedness? Explain with diagram. How it can be removed?
Or
What is short sightedness explain with diagram? How it can be removed?