PM SHRI KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA GACHIBOWLI, GPRA CAMPUS, HYD-32

SAMPLE PAPER TEST 03 FOR BOARD EXAM 2024

SUBJECT: SCIENCE MAX. MARKS: 80

CLASS : X DURATION: 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 6 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 4 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the
values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks
and 2 Questions of 2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the
2marks questions of Section E
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not stated.
SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.
1. Oral contraceptives prevent
(a) fertilisation (b) ovulation (c) entrance of sperms in vagina (d) all of these.
2. Complete the given analogy. Non-biodegradable: ________:: Biodegradable: Livestock wastes
(a) Cotton (b) Grass (c) Glass (d) Orange peel
3. The angle between an incident ray and the plane mirror is 35°. The total angle between the
incident ray and reflected ray will be
(a) 35° (b) 70° (c) 105° (d) 110°
4. What is the direction of magnetic field at a point A above the wire
carrying current I as shown in the adjoining figure?
(a) out of the page (b) into the page (c) up the page (d) down the page
5. Which is the correct sequence of air passage during inhalation?
(a) Nostrils → larynx → pharynx → trachea → lungs
(b) Nasal passage → trachea → pharynx → larynx → alveoli
(c) Larynx → nostrils → pharynx → lungs
(d) Nostrils → pharynx → larynx → trachea → alveoli
6. Refer to the given figure depicting locations of several endocrine glands in a human and answer
the following questions.

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 Deficiency of hormone of which gland causes:
(i) Dwarfism? (ii) Diabetes mellitus? (iii) Goitre?
(i) (ii) (iii)
(a) p q r
(b) s v r
(c) r u t
(d) q s u
7. A ray of light falls normally or perpendicularly on the surface of a mirror. Which of the
following is not true regarding this?
(a) The angle of incidence for such a ray of light is zero.
(b) The angle of reflection for such a ray of light is zero.
(c) Such ray of light reflects back along the same path.
(d) A ray of light in this case does not follow law of reflection.
8. Among Na, Al, Zn and Cu,
(a) Al is more reactive than Na (b) Zn is more reactive than Al
(c) Zn is more reactive than Cu (d) Al is less reactive than Cu.
9. A particle contains 26 protons, 30 neutrons and 24 electrons. Which statement is true about this
particle?
(a) It is an atom of a noble gas. (b) It is an atom of a non-metal.
(c) It is a negative ion. (d) It is a positive ion.
10. Two wires of same metal have the same length but their cross-sectional area in the ratio 3: 1.
They are joined in series. The resistance of the thicker wire is 10 W. The total resistance of the
combination will be
(a) 40Ω (b) 40/3 Ω (c) 5/2 Ω (d) 100 Ω
11. Which of the following molecules has all its atoms joined together by double covalent bonds?
(a) Methane (b) Water (c) Carbon dioxide (d) Nitrogen trichloride
12. Quick lime combines vigorously with water to form (A) which reacts slowly with the carbon
dioxide in air to form (B). What are (A) and (B)?
(A) (B)
(a) Calcium carbonate Calcium hydroxide
(b) Calcium hydroxide Calcium carbonate
(c) Calcium nitrate Calcium bicarbonate
(d) Calcium bicarbonate Calcium nitrate
13. Observe the given diagram and identify the correct statements.

(i) At anode, oxygen gas is evolved.

(ii) In the test tube covering the anode, the amount of gas collected is double than that of the gas
collected in the test tube covering the cathode.
(iii) At cathode, hydrogen gas is evolved.
(iv) It is a decomposition reaction.
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii) (b) (i), (iii) and (iv) (c) (iii) and (iv) (d) All the statements are correct.

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14. What can be deduced from the following diagram showing a current flowing in a straight wire
surrounded by four compasses?

(a) The magnetic field caused by the four compasses put close together will always cause the
compass needles to point in a circle.
(b) Compass needles are affected by the material of the wire.
(c) Compass needles are affected by the circular electric field in the wire.
(d) Compass needles are affected by the circular magnetic field produced by the current in the
wire.

15. Select the correct representation of the safest method to detect hydrogen gas produced in a
reaction.

16. A metal carbonate X on treatment with a mineral acid liberates a gas which when passed
through aqueous solution of a substance Y gives back X. The substance Y on reaction with the
gas obtained at anode during electrolysis of brine gives a compound Z, which can decolourise
coloured fabrics. The compounds X, Y and Z respectively are
(a) CaCO3, Ca(OH)2, CaOC12
(b) Ca(OH)2, CaO, CaOC12
(c) CaCO3, CaOC12, Ca(OH)2
(d) Ca(OH)2, CaCO3, CaOC12

DIRECTION: In the question number 17 and 20, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.
17. Assertion (A): AlCl3 is a basic salt.
Reason (R): AlCl3 is a salt of strong acid and a weak base.

18. Assertion (A): The connecting wires are made of copper.

Reason (R): The electrical conductivity of copper is high.
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19. Assertion (A): The plants store some of the waste products in their body parts.
Reason (R): Plants can get rid off excess water by transpiration.

20. Assertion (A): Rate of breathing is slower in aquatic organisms than terrestrial organisms.
Reason (R): Amount of dissolved oxygen is low as compared to amount of atmospheric air.

SECTION – B
Questions 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each.
21. (a) What is a gene?
(b) What is heredity?
OR
List the seven pairs of contrasting characters of experimental plant studied by Mendel.

22. Why do stars appear to twinkle ? Explain.

23. Predict (a) the functional group and (b) the number of carbon atoms in a molecule of butene.

24. (a) Name the poles P, Q, R and S of the magnets in the following figures I and II.
(b) State the inference drawn about the direction of the magnetic field lines on the basis of these
diagrams.

OR
What is Maxwell’s cork-screw rule? For what purpose is it used?

25. Write the main functions of the following:

(a) Sensory neuron (b) Cranium

26. List two preparations shown every month by the uterus in anticipation of pregnancy in humans.

SECTION – C
Questions 27 to 33 carry 3 marks each.
27. Differentiate between self-pollination and cross-pollination.

28. How do proteins control the expression of characters? Explain it by taking an example of
tallness in plants as a characteristic.

29. What are magnetic field lines? Justify the following statements:
(i) Two magnetic field lines never intersect each other.
(ii) Magnetic field are closed curves.

30. Identify the substance that is oxidized and the substance that is reduced in the following
reactions:
(a) ZnO(s) + C(s) → Zn(s) + CO(g)
(b) 4Na(s) + O2(g) → 2Na2O(s)
(c) CuO(s) + H2(g) → Cu(s) + H2O(l)

31. Trace the sequence of events which occur when a bright light is focused on your eyes.

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32. A student takes three beakers A, B and C filled with aqueous solutions of glucose, alcohol and
hydrochloric acid respectively as shown in the following figures :

(a) State your observation in terms of glowing of bulb when the switch is 'ON'.
(b) Justify your observations by giving reason in each case.
(c) Mention the change noticed with appropriate reason if the content of beaker B is replaced by
sodium hydroxide solution.
33. (a) "Veins are thin walled and have valves". Justify the statement.
(b) In birds and mammals the left and right side of the heart are separated. Give reason.
OR
What are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis? How is it significant to mankind?

SECTION – D
Questions 34 to 36 carry 5 marks each.
34. Equal lengths of magnesium ribbons are taken in two test tubes (A) and (B). H2SO4 is added to
test tube (A) and H2CO3 in test tube (B) in equal amounts.
(a) Identify the test tube which will show vigorous reaction.
(b) Give reason to support your answer.
(c) Name the gas liberated in both the test tubes. How will you prove its liberation?
(d) Write chemical equations for both the reactions.
(e) Out of the two acids taken above, which one will have lower pH value and lower H+ ion
concentration respectively?
OR
(a) What will you observe when
(i) Methyl orange is added to dilute hydrochloric acid
(ii) A drop of phenolphthalein is added to the solution of lime water?
(b) What is an acid-base indicator? Give two examples of synthetic acid-base indicators.
(c) What are olfactory indicators? Name two substances which can be used as olfactory
indicators?
(d) Solutions X, Y and Z have pH values 8, 10 and 12 respectively. Arrange them in increasing
order of basic strength.
35. (a) To construct a ray diagram we use two rays which are so chosen that it is easy to know their
directions after reflection from the mirror. Use these two rays and draw ray diagram to locate
the image of an object placed between pole and focus of a concave mirror.
(b) A concave mirror produces four times magnified image on a screen. If the objects placed 30
cm in front of the mirror, how far is the screen from the object?
OR
A student focussed the image of a candle flame on a white screen using a convex lens. He noted
down the position of the candle screen and the lens as under
Position of candle = 12.0 cm, Position of convex lens = 50.0 cm,
Position of the screen = 88.0 cm
(i) What is the focal length of the convex lens?
(ii) Where will the image be formed if he shifts the candle towards the lens at a position of 31.0
cm?
(iii) What will be the nature of the image formed if he further shifts the candle towards the lens?
(iv) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in case (iii) as said above.
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36. (a) What are two different ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in various
organisms?
(b) Write any two differences between the two ways of oxidation of glucose in organisms.
OR
(a) Draw a diagram of excretory system in human beings and label on it : aorta, vena cava,
urinary bladder and urethra.
(b) Write in brief the function of following : (i) Ureter (ii) Urethra (iii) Urinary bladder (iv)
Kidney

SECTION – E(Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 37 to 39 carry 4 marks each.
37. Case Study – 1
The introduction of disposable plastic cups was hailed as a step forward for reasons of hygiene.
These cups made up of clay are the most commonly found solid wastes and cause
environmental pollution.

(a) Kulhads are not recommended over plastic paper disposable cups. Why?
(b) What would be the advantages of disposable paper cups over disposable plastic cups?
OR
The committee members of Aryan's society placed two bins-green coloured and blue coloured
in their premises for garbage collection. Given is the list of few solid wastes generated in his
society. Segregate the wastes in their respective bins.
Paper cup, credit card, fruit and vegetables peels, cardboard, metal rod, aluminium foil, plastic
key chain, pencil, glass sheet

38. Case Study – 2

Non-metals are highly electronegative in nature. They have a tendency to gain electrons in their
valence shell to achieve nearest noble gas configuration. Thus, they form anions and act as good
oxidizing agents.
X + ne    Xn 
(non - metal atom) (anion)

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 They react with air or oxygen on heating to form oxides which react with water to form acids.
Thus, nonmetal oxides are acidic in nature. Non-metals do not react with dilute acids at all. This
is because they are electronegative and therefore, cannot displace hydrogen from acids but they
form covalent hydrides when heated with hydrogen.

(a) Name the acid formed when Sulphur trioxide reacts with water.
(b) An element ‘X’ forms an oxide XO2, which is a very useful gas for the process of
photosynthesis. Name the element ‘X’.
(c) Name any two non-metals which form covalent hydrides.
OR
An element Y gains two electrons. What will it form, cation or anion? Write its formula.

39. Case Study - 3

The electrical energy consumed by an electrical appliance is given by the product of its power
rating and the time for which it is used. The SI unit of electrical energy is Joule. Actually, Joule
represents a very small quantity of energy and therefore it is inconvenient to use where a large
quantity of energy is involved. So, for commercial purposes we use a bigger unit of electrical
energy which is called kilowatt hour. 1 kilowatt-hour is equal to 3.6 × 106 joules of electrical
energy.
(a) The electrical refrigerator rated 400 W operates 8 hours a day. The cost of electrical energy
is Rs. 5 per kWh. Find the cost of running the refrigerator for one day?
(b) Calculate the energy transformed by a 5 A current flowing through a resistor of 2 Ω for 30
minutes?
(c) State the difference between kilowatt and kilowatt hour.
OR
Converts the 250 kWh into energy?

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