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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER-3

SCIENCE
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions in 3 sections. Section A is Biology, Section B is Chemistry and Section C is
Physics.
(ii) All 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
1. Which of the following is NOT a part of male reproductive system in human beings? 1
(a) Vas deferens (b) Prostate gland (c) Fallopian tube (d) Scrotum
2. Which of the following demonstrates genetic variation? 1
(a) One individual has a scar while their friend does not.
(b) One individual is of a different age than the other.
(c) Reeta consumes meat, whereas her sister Geeta is a vegetarian.
(d) Two children possess dissimilar eye colors.
3. Which among the following procedures is used for cleaning the blood of a person by separating the waste substances
from it? 1
(a) Kidney transplant (b) Blood transfusion (c) Dialysis (d) Hydrolysis
4. Plastic wastes 1
A. are biodegradable and easily break down in the environment.
B. poses no harm to wildlife and marine ecosystems.
C. can be effectively recycled and reused.
D. has no impact on human health.
The correct statement(s) is/are
(a) B, C and D (b) A and C (c) C only (d) B and D
5. Which of the following steps is NOT related to formation of ozone? 1
(a) Ozone is a toxic gas.
(b) UV radiations from sunlight split the oxygen molecule into atomic oxygen.
(c) Oxygen molecules combine with the atomic oxygen to form ozone.
(d) Ozone is formed at the higher levels of the atmosphere.
 6. What would be the effect of a deficiency of hemoglobin in the human body? 1
(a) Reduced oxygen transport (b) Increased carbon dioxide transport
(c) Decreased ATP production (d) Enhanced immune response
7. In which region of the alimentary canal maximum absorption of digested food occurs? 1
(a) Stomach (b) Small intestine (c) Large intestine (d) Liver
The following two questions 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.
8. Assertion (A): In humans, if gene b gives blue eyes and gene B gives brown eyes, then the colour of the eyes of a person
having Bb combination of genes will be blue.
Reason (R): The recessive gene cannot show its effect in the presence of dominant gene. 1
9. Assertion (A): Biodegradable waste and non-biodegradable waste should be discarded separately.
Reason (R): Biodegradable waste is not harmful. 1
10. There are organisms which can produce organic compounds using the radiant energy of the Sun. Name these organisms and
explain the process they use. 2
11. What is the function of receptors in our body? If receptors do not work properly in the body, what problems are likely to
arise? 2
OR
Ravi noticed that when he touched a particular plant, its leaves folded. How does the plant perceive Ravi’s touch and execute
its movement without the presence of nerves or muscles? 2

12.

(i) (ii)
Identify and explain the type of nutrition depicted in the above pictures. 2
13. Write one main difference between asexual and sexual mode of reproduction. Which species is likely to have comparatively better
chances of survival– the one reproducing asexually or the one reproducing sexually? Give reason to justify your answer. 3
14. In a family eagerly awaiting the birth of their third child, they already have two children—a son and a daughter. As they
welcome their newborn, considering the role of sex chromosomes in determining the baby’s sex, answer the following
questions: 3
(a) Mention the sex chromosomes present in the male and female children in the family.
(b) Briefly explain how the inheritance of sex chromosomes from each parent contributes to the determination of the newborn’s
sex.
15. Rahul, a 10 year old boy with a fear of public speaking, is asked to give an important speech in front of his entire class. As
Rahul begins to speak, his anxiety escalates, and he starts to experience rapid heavy breathing and sweating. Given below is
the graphical representation of the hormonal changes in Rahul’s body during this challenging situation. Based on your analysis
of the graph, respond to the following questions.

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 Concentration of X
Concentration of X

hormone
hormone
Normal Under given
condition situation

(a) Identify the hormone denoted as ‘X’. 1

(b) Specify the organ responsible for producing the hormone ‘X’. 1
(c) Explain the physiological role of hormone ‘X’. 2
OR
(c) If the organ responsible for producing X hormone were removed from the body, what would be the resulting outcome or
impact? 2
16. (A) In the following given conditions analyze and describe the possible impacts on a person: 5
(i) If the egg is not fertilized in the fallopian tube.
(ii) What happens to the sperm when it enters the female reproductive system?
(iii) A male whose vas deferens is blocked makes intercourse with a normal female.
(iv) There is no placenta development in pregnancy.
(v) If there are no rhythmic contractions of the uterine muscles in the pregnant women.
OR
(B) (i) What is self-pollination? Mention the (a) advantages and (b) disadvantages of self-pollination. 5
(ii) What is cross-pollination and how does it occur in plants?

SECTION - B
17. Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) is added to water and the temperature of the solution decreases significantly. What type of
reaction is this? 1

(a) Exothermic reaction (b) Endothermic reaction (c) Combustion reaction (d) Neutralization reaction
18. What kind of change is the explosion of fireworks? 1
(a) Physical change (b) Chemical change (c) Not a change (d) Reversible change
19. Which of the following is NOT the reactive metal? 1
(a) Sodium (b) Potassium (c) Calcium (d) Silver
20. In a chemistry lab, you investigate a gas sample’s composition. You find that it contains one carbon atom and four hydrogen
atoms. What is the molecular formula of this gas? 1
(a) C2H4 (b) C2H2 (c) C2H6 (d) CH4

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 21. Which of the following statements is/are true? 1
(i) A solution of slaked lime is used for whitewashing walls.
(ii) Chemical formula of marble is Ca(OH)2.
(iii) Reaction of calcium hydroxide with carbon dioxide is slow.
(iv) Formation of calcium carbonate takes place as soon as the slaked lime is applied to whitewash the walls.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
22. Priya was in a chemistry laboratory, and her teacher presented her with a small piece of a mysterious element, X. The teacher
provide some characteristics of this element. Element X is soft enough to be cut with a knife, reacts vigorously with water,
and is highly reactive to air, making it impossible to keep open in air. What is the identity of element X? 1
(a) Mg (b) Na (c) P (d) Ca
23. Tina conducts a simple chemistry experiment in her school laboratory. She pour an acid into a beaker and then add a base to
it. As she observe the reaction, she notice a significant change. What is produced when the acid reacts with the base? 1
(a) Water (b) Salt (c) Hydrogen gas (d) Both (a) and (b)
The following two questions 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.
24. Assertion (A): The coefficient in a balanced chemical equation represents the relative amounts of each substance involved
in the reaction.
Reason (R): A balanced chemical equation must have the same number of atoms of each element in the reactants and products.
1
25. (a) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction that is prevented by storing potassium metal under kerosene.
(b) Identify the type of chemical reaction that is prevented. 2
26. (A) E is an element amongst copper, zinc, aluminium and iron. It shows following properties: 3
(a) One of its ores is rich in E2O3
(b) E2O3 is not attacked by water,
(c) It forms two chlorides ECl2 and ECl3. Name the element and justify your answer.
OR
(B) Given reasons for the following observations: 3
(a) Ionic compounds in general have high melting and boiling points.
(b) Highly reactive metals cannot be obtained from their oxides by heating them with carbon.
(c) Copper vessels get a green coat when left exposed to air in the rainy season.
27. During the reaction of some metals with dilute hydrochloric acid, following observations were made: 3
(i) Silver metal does not show any change.
(ii) The temperature of the reaction mixture rises when aluminium (Al) is added.
(iii) Some bubbles of a gas are seen when lead (Pb) is reacted with the acid.
Give reasons for the above observations.

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28. The element carbon occurs in different forms in nature with widely varying physical properties. Both diamond and graphite
are formed by carbon atoms; the difference lies in the manner in which the carbon atoms are bonded to one another. In
diamond and graphite , one is known as the hardest substance whereas, another is known as a good conductor of electricity.
Fullerenes form another class of allotropic form of carbon. C-70 is also an allotrope of carbon. The structure of the first form
of fullerene and rest allotropes of carbon are given below.

(A) (B) (C)

On the basis of the above given paragraph, answer the following questions:
(a) Explain how the unique crystal lattice structure of diamond contributes to its exceptional hardness, making it one of the
hardest substances known. 2
(b) (i) What is the formula of simplest fullerene? In A, B & C, which structure belongs to this? 1
(ii) How does the layered structure of graphite contribute to its ability to act as a lubricant? 1

OR

(b) Which allotrope of carbon is known as a good conductor of electricity and why? 2

29. (A) Naveen conducted an experiment for the preparation of HCl gas as shown in the figure. 5

Moist litmus paper

Delivery tube
Dropper
Cork
containing
concentrated
H2SO4
Test tube
A pair of tongs A pair of tongs

Test tube
Sodium chloride

Preparation of HCl gas

(a) Naveen took a small amount of solid NaCl in a test tube, and added some drops of concentrated sulphuric acid to it.
A gas comes out of the delivery tube as shown above. Name the evolved gas.
(b) On testing this gas with both dry and wet blue litmus paper, what will be the observations?
(c) On the basis of this observation, find out the acidic character of dry HCl gas and wet HCl solution.
(d) If the climate is humid, then which compound should be used in the guard tube?
(e) In the absence of water, is it possible to separate hydrogen ions from HCl molecules?

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(B) (a) Give the difference between the following.
(i) Baking soda and baking powder.
(ii) Hydrated salt and anhydrous salt.
(iii) Washing soda and soda ash.
(b) Diana prepared a cake by two methods.
Method (i): She added baking soda to the cake mixture and let the mixture stand for one hour before placing it in the
oven to bake.
Method (ii): She added baking powder to the cake mixture and let the mixture stand for one hour before placing it in
the oven to bake.
State the difference in the cake mixtures that Diana is likely to have observed before baking. Explain why. 5

SECTION - C
30. Suppose that Rahul has a concave mirror, and he places an object between the focus and the center of curvature of the mirror.
What happens to the image in this situation? 1
(a) The image formed is always real, inverted, and magnified.
(b) The image formed is always virtual, erect, and magnified.
(c) The image formed can be either real or virtual, depending on the position of the object.
(d) The image formed is always real, inverted, and diminished.
31. In an experiment, a beam of light passes through a glass prism and splits into its constituent colors, forming a spectrum. The
angle of incidence is carefully adjusted. Which of the following statements best explains why the spectrum is observed? 1
(a) The prism reflects the light at its surface.
(b) The prism diffracts the light as it enters and exits the prism.
(c) The prism disperses the light due to variation in refractive indices for different wavelengths.
(d) The prism absorbs certain wavelengths of light more than others.
The following two questions 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.
32. Assertion (A): The direction of the magnetic field inside a current-carrying solenoid is from south to north.
Reason (R): The strength of the magnetic field produced by a solenoid is directly proportional to the number of turns on the
solenoid and the current passing through it. 1
33. What is the significance of the principal axis in ray diagrams for determining the position and nature of images formed by
convex and concave lenses? 2
34. (A) A student has a straight current-carrying conductor placed horizontally in the north-south direction. A magnetic compass
is placed directly above the conductor. Describe what happens to the compass needle when the current flows from south
to north, and explain why. 2
OR
(B) (a) Describe the factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet. 2
(b) How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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35. Imagine you are a presenter at a science fair, and you have set up an exhibit to explain the concept of focal length. At
your science fair exhibit, how would you describe the concept of focal length and its role in determining how convex and
concave lenses behave when creating images, all within the constraints of a brief explanation? 3
36. Rohan is examining an electrical circuit. This circuit is made up of three resistors connected in series. The first resistor has a
resistance of 10 ohm, the second resistor has a resistance of 15 ohm, and the third resistor has a resistance of 20 ohm. Rohan
wants to calculate the total resistance of the circuit and determine the current flowing through it when it’s connected to a
12 V and 24 V battery. 3
37. Describe two real-life applications of parallel combinations of resistors. Provide an example of a situation where this
arrangement is advantageous and explain how it works. 3
38. Mark is studying the principles of electricity. He encounters a passage with valuable information about electric current,
electric potential, and potential difference.
Electric current is the term used to denote the rate at which electric charge moves. Ampere (A) is the standard unit for measuring
electric current. The movement of current always opposes the direction of electron flow within it.
Electric potential is described as the energy expended when transferring a single unit of positive test charge from an infinite
distance to a specific location in an electric field. The work involved in moving a single unit of positive test charge between
two points within an electric field is identified as a potential difference. The volt is the international unit for measuring potential
and potential difference.
(a) Mark is tasked with defining electric current and stating its SI unit. 1
(b) Explain the relationship between the direction of current flow and the movement of electrons within the current. 1
(c) Mark is tasked to define electric potential? Describe the concept of potential difference. Provide the SI unit for both
electric potential and potential difference. 2
OR
(c) Mark is tasked to calculate the potential difference across a resistor when a charge of 5 Coulomb flows through it, and
the resistor dissipates 25 Joules of energy. Express your answer in Volt (V). 2
39. A student intends to project the illumination of a candle flame onto a screen, 60 cm in front of a mirror by keeping the flame
at a distance of 15 cm from the mirror’s pole. Help him to do so, 5
(i) Identify the category of mirror suitable for this purpose.
(ii) Calculate the linear magnification of the generated image.
(iii) Determine the separation between the object and its corresponding image.
(iv) Accompany your response with a ray diagram that illustrates the process of image formation in this scenario.
OR
Ria is experimenting with a concave mirror to observe an image of a pen. She needs some clarity of concepts to do so, help
her to 5
(a) Define the principle focus of a concave mirror.
(b) Ria places pen between principle focus and pole. Draw a ray diagram to show formation of image.
(c) Describe nature, size and position of image formed.
(d) Write the mirror formula and explain the terms involved.
(e) Ria places candle 30 cm from concave mirror, with focal length 20 cm. Calculate image distance.

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