ST.
FRANCIS SCHOOL
INDIRAPURAM
SCIENCE SAMPLE PAPER
2024-25
Section – A
(20 x 1 = 20)
1. The image formed by a convex mirror is:
a) erect and diminished
(b) erect and enlarged
(c) inverted and diminished
(d) inverted and enlarged
2. The blood vessels which carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from all
parts of the body back to the heart are called ( )
(a) Arteries
(b) Veins
(c) RBC
(d) Platelets
[Link] effect does turmeric have when mixed with a basic solution?
a) It turns pink
b) It turns red
c) It turns yellow
d) It turns blue
4. What is the function of a fuse in an electric circuit?
a) To increase current flow
b) To decrease voltage
c) To prevent overheating and fires
d) To light up bulbs
5. The process of breaking down glucose to release energy is called:
(a) Photosynthesis
(b) Respiration
(c) Transpiration
(d) Circulation
6. What is the male reproductive part of a plant called?
(a) Pores
(b) Pistil
(c) Stamen
(d) Fusion
7. Which of the following describes the process of depositing a zinc
layer on iron?
a) Galvanisation
b) Crystallisation
c) Rusting
d) None of the above
8. Which acid is involved in an ant bite?
a) Lactic acid
b) Hydrochloric acid
c) Formic acid
d) Citric acid
9. What is the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a
flower called?
(a) Fragmentation
(b) Fertilization
(c) Pollination
(d) Reproduction
10. The heart is located in the ( )
(a) Chest cavity
(b) Kidney cavity
(c) Brain cavity
(d) Muscle cavity
11. Which one shows lateral inversion?
(a) Plane mirror
(b) Convex mirror
(c) Concave mirror
(d) All of these
12. Which of the following does not represent a chemical change?
a) Burning of leaves
b) Fermentation of grapes
c) Turning brown of freshly cut banana
d) Freezing of water
13. What is the name of the wire inside a bulb that glows when
current passes through it?
a) Coil
b) Filament
c) Electrode
d) Insulator
14. Convert 72 km/h to meters per second:
(a) 72 m/s
(b) 20 m/s
(c) 36 m/s
(d) 12 m/s
15. Which formula correctly calculates time?
(a) t = d x s
(b) t = sd
(c) t = ds
(d) t = 1s×d
16. A train travels at a speed of 60 km/h. How far will it travel in 4
hours?
(a) 15 km
(b) 240 km
(c) 115 km
(d) none of these
The question below consists of an assertion and a
Reason. Use the following key to choose the
appropriate answer.
(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 but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
[Link] (A) : Acids are sour in taste
Reason (R) : Bases are soapy to touch and bitter in taste.
18. Assertion (A): Heart is a tissue which acts as a pump
Reason (R): Heart is roughly the size of a human fist.
19. Assertion (A): When we see an object, the image
formed on the retina is real and inverted.
Reason (R): If the magnification of a system is less than
one, then the image formed is inverted.
20. Assertion (A) : Burning of paper is a physical change.
Reason (R) : The products formed on burning of paper can
not be converted back to paper.
Section – B
(2 x 6 = 12)
21. Differentiate between a uniform and non-uniform
motion.
22. Sponges and Hydra do not possess any circulatory
system then how do they carry out the distribution of
food and other substances?
23. Two different types of lenses are placed on a sheet of
newspaper. How will you identify them without touching?
24. After carrying out the neutralization reaction, the test
tube was immediately found to be somewhat hot. Explain
why.
25. The average age of children of class VII is 12 years
and 3 months. Express this age in second
26. Write the difference between concave mirror and
concave lens
Section – C
(3 x 7 = 21)
27. Draw the of the human excretory system and label
the following parts -
A) The storage unit of theexcretory system -
B) The functional unit of excretory system
C) The transportation unit of the excretory system
28. Explain the following.
(a) Copper and aluminium wires are usually employed for
electricity transmission. Explain the reason.
(b) Explain how does the resistance of a wire vary with its
length.
(c) The tungsten is used almost exclusively for filament of
electric lamp. Comment.
29. Draw and, label the parts whose functions are given
below and give their names.
(a) The part which contains pollen grains.
(b) The part where the female gamete is formed.
(c) The female reproductive part, where pollen grains
germinate.
30. Distance between Bholu’s and Golu’s houses is
9 km. Bholu has to attend Golu’s birthday party at
7 o’clock. He started from his home at 6 o’clock on
his bicycle and covered a distance of 6 km in 40
minutes. At that point, he met Chintu, and he
spoke to him for 5 minutes and reached Golu’s
birthday party at 7 o’clock. With what speed did he
cover the second part of the journey? Calculate his
average speed for the entire journey.
31. If you leave a piece of iron in the open for a few days, it
acquires a film of brownish substance, called rust.
(a) Do you think rust is different from iron?
(b) Can you change rust back into iron by some simple method?
(c) Do you think the formation of rust from iron is a chemical
change?
(d) Give two other examples of a similar type of change
32. Nitesh was playing with his friends in the garden.
Suddenly, Nitesh was stung by a honeybee and was in
great pain. Immediately, his friends call his mother. She
applied baking soda solution on the affected area and
then took him to the doctor.
Read the above passage and answer the following
questions:
(a) What could be the reason for this burning pain?
(b) Why did his mother applied baking soda solution on
the affected area?
(c) Nitesh’s dad suggested rubbing a key against the
sting what do you think is the reason
33. Explain with the help of a diagram, how does the
magnetic effect of electric current help in the working of
an electric bell.
Section – D
(5 x 3 = 15)
34. Namit was driving a car and suddenly became aware
of a loud sound coming from behind. He looked through
his rear view mirror and saw an ambulance. He recalled
reading that such emergency vehicles often have their
name written in the mirror (AMBULANCE) or writing, i. e.
He quickly made way for the ambulance, murmuring a
quick prayer for the speedy recovery of the patient inside
the ambulance.
(a) Name the type of mirror which is used as a rear view
mirror and why?
(b) Write any two uses of of the mirror used
35. Read the following terms given below.
Root hairs
Pharynx
Left Ventricle
Urethra
Platelets
And state their functions
36. Paheli participated in a 400 m race competition held
at her school and won the race. When she came home
she had mixed feelings of joy and pain as she had cramps
in her leg muscles. After a massage, she was relieved of
the pain. Answer the following questions related to the
situation.
(a) What can be the possible reasons for the pain in her
legs?
(b) Why did she fell comfortable after a massage?
(c)If paheli was at home resting how would her situation
be different
Section- E (Case based)
(4 x 3 = 12)
37. Electricity is the form of energy which we use
electricity for many purposes to make our tasks easier.
Electricity makes it possible to light our homes, roads,
offices, markets and factories even after sunset. A bulb
has a thin wire that gives off light. The wire of an electric
bulb gets heated to such a high temperature that it starts
glowing. Nowadays The fluorescent CFLs and LED bulbs
are being used for lighting as they are considered to
much better than incandescent electric bulbs. However,
damaged CFLs need to be disposed off safely. It is
advised to use electrical appliances and gadgets, which
are electricity efficient. It also advisable to use ISI marked
electrical appliances and gadgets
(a) What is the name of thin wire in the electric bulb?
(b) What are electro magnets
(c) Explain the uses of an electromagnet also wirt ehow it is different from a
bar magnet
38. Priya’s father was suffering from severe stomach
pain. He was showing symptoms of heartburn and
indigestion. He consulted a doctor who told him that he
was suffering from acidity and advised him to take an
antacid tablet after each meal. Priya’s father followed the
advice strictly and was cured.
(a) Which acid is produced in our stomach
(b) Explain how an antacid tablet gave relief to Priya’s father.
(c) Milk of magnesia is an antacid which contains
39. Reproduction is necessary for all living organisms. It
is an ability to reproduce is a common characteristic of all
living organisms. The parts of a plant are grouped into
vegetative parts and reproductive parts. There are
several ways by which plants produce their offspring, it is
generally groups into two types: asexual and sexual
reproduction. Asexual reproduction is not only found in
plants but it is also the primary form of reproduction for
single-celled organisms.
(a) Name and define the type of reproduction which occurs using
vegetative parts? Name the vegetative parts of plants.
(b) Why is reproduction necessary? What will happen if there is no
reproduction
(c) Asexual reproduction in plants occurs through (any 3)