JSC Sample Question Paper-4 2023-24

Class X Science
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should be in the
range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should be in
the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions should be in
the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
SECTION A
1. Which of the following statements about the reaction below are incorrect?
2PbO(s) + C(s)  2Pb(s) + CO2(g)
I. Lead is getting reduced.
II. Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
III. Carbon is getting oxidised.
IV. Lead oxide is getting reduced.
(a) I and II (b) II and III (c) I and III (d) III and IV
2. When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of copper sulphate, a black precipitate of
copper sulphide is obtained and the sulphuric acid so formed remains in the solution. The reaction is an
example of:
(a) combination reaction (b) displacement reaction
(c) decomposition reaction (d) double displacement reaction
3. Which of the options in the given table are correct?
Option Natural source Acid present
(i) Orange Oxalic acid
(ii) Sour Milk Lactic acid
(iii) Ant sting Methanoic acid
(iv) Tamarind Acetic acid
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iv) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)
4. Select the incorrect statement(s): In the Chloralkali process,
(i) Hydrogen gas is evolved at the cathode and Chlorine gas at the anode
(ii) Chlorine gas is evolved at the cathode and Hydrogen gas at the anode
(iii) Sodium hydroxide solution is formed near the anode.
(iv) Sodium hydroxide solution is formed near the cathode.
(a) Both (i) and (iii) (b) Both (ii) and (iii)
(c) Both (i) and (iv) (d) Both (ii) and (iv)
5. Which of the following metals do not react either with cold water or with hot water but only with steam?
(I) Al (II) Cu (III) Pb (IV) Fe
(a) Both (I) and (II) (b) Both (II) and (III)
(c) Both (I) and (IV) (d) Both (III) and (IV)
6. A molecule of ammonia (NH3) has
(a) only single bonds (b) only double bonds
(c) only triple bonds (d) two double bonds and one single bond
7. Oils on treating with hydrogen in the presence of palladium or nickel catalyst form fats. This is an
example of
(a) Addition reaction (b) Substitution reaction
 (c) Displacement reaction (d) Oxidation reaction
8. In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by
(a) carnivores (b) herbivores (c) decomposers (d) producers
9. Which one of the following is an artificial ecosystem?
(a) Pond (b) Crop field (c) Lake (d) Forest
10. A real image 1/5th the size of the object is formed at a distance of 18 cm from a lens. From the table select
the row containing the correct identification of lens and focal length of the lens.
Type of lens Focal length
(a) Concave - 15 cm
(b) Concave - 90 cm
(c) Convex + 30 cm
(d) Convex + 15 cm
11. Two identical prisms are placed as shown below.

Here X and Y indicates:

(a) Green colour, violet colour (b) Red colour, violet colour
(c) Violet colour, red colour (d) Green colour, red colour
12. If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be
affected?
(a) Proteins breaking down into amino acids
(b) Starch breaking down into sugars
(c) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol
(d) Absorption of vitamins
13. 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
14. The main function of abscisic acid in plants is to
(a) increase the length of cells (b) promote cell division
(c) inhibit growth (d) promote growth of stem
15. In a flower, the parts that produce male and female gametes (germ cells) are
(a) stamen and anther (b) filament and stigma (c) anther and ovary (d) stamen and style
16. If a tall pea plant is crossed with a pure dwarf pea plant then, what percentage of F1 and F2 generation
respectively will be tall?
(a) 25%, 25% (b) 50%, 50%
(c) 75%,100% (d) 100%, 75%
17. Assertion (A): Hydrogen gas is evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid.
Reason (R): Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent.
18. Assertion (A): Flow of energy in a food chain is unidirectional.
Reason (R): Energy captured by autotrophs does not revert back to the solar input and it passes to the
herbivores.
19. Assertion: Genes inherited from the parents decide the sex of a child.
Reason: X chromosome in a male child is inherited from his father.
20. Assertion: Power is transmitted overlong distances using alternating current.
 Reason: The AC changes direction after every 1/100 second as its frequency is 50 hertz.
SECTION B
21. With the help of balanced chemical equations explain what happens when ethanol is heated with
(a) Alkaline solution of potassium permanganate,
(b) Excess concentrated sulphuric acid at 443 K. Write the names of the products obtained.
22. While designing an artificial ecosystem at home, write any two things to be kept in mind to convert it into
a self-sustaining system. Give reason to justify your answer.
23. Two lenses L1 and L2 having focal length 20 cm and 5 cm respectively are placed in contact as shown in
the figure.

Find the power and focal length of the combination.

24. Major amount of water is selectively reabsorbed by the tubular part of nephron in humans. What are the
factors on which the amount of water reabsorbed depends ?
25. Identify the endocrine glands labelled (a) to (d) in Figure.

26. Consider a circular loop of wire lying in the plane of the table. Let the current pass through the loop
clockwise. Find the direction of the magnetic field inside and outside the loop. State the rule used.
SECTION C
27. What is a redox reaction? Identify the substance oxidized, oxidizing agent, substance reduced and
reducing agent: PbS + 4H2O2  PbSO4 + 4H2O
28. (a) Three solutions A, B and C have pH values 5, 8 and 10 respectively. Amongst the three which solution
has maximum hydrogen ion concentration? Classify the nature of the three solutions as acidic or basic.
(b) Two solution X and Y are tested with universal indicator. Solution X turns orange whereas solution Y
turns red. Which of the solution is a stronger acid?
29. (a) Define resistivity of a material. What is its SI unit?
(b) Two wires A and B of same length made of the same material have their V-I graph as shown. Which
of them is thicker? Give reason.

30. In the following figure, name the parts A, B, C and D.

 Where do the following functions occur? (i) Production of egg (ii) Fertlization
31. The figure given below shows a schematic plan of blood circulation in humans with labels (i) to (iv).
Identify the labels and also write their functions.

32. Suggest reason for each of the following :

a. Violet colour deviates the most when white light is passed through a glass prism.
b. The sky appears dark instead of blue to an astronaut in space.
c. Stars appear to twinkle.
33. Magnetic field lines at the centre of current carrying circular loop are parallel. What does this pattern
indicates? Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines due to current carrying circular loop. State the rule
used to find the direction of magnetic field associated with current carrying conductor.
SECTION D
34. (i) Complete the following equations:
(i) CH3COOC2H5  NaOH

(ii) CH3COOH + NaHCO3 
Sunlight
(iii) CH4 + Cl2  
(ii) Describe a chemical test to distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid.
35. Where should the object be placed for obtaining the following images by a convex lens:
a. A highly diminished point sized real and inverted image?
b. An enlarged virtual and erect image?
An object 5 cm in length is held 25 cm away from a converging lens of focal length 10 cm. Draw the ray
diagram and find the position, size and the nature of the image formed.
36. (a) Label the parts of a neuron in Figure.

(b) State the events in sequence that take place when an electrical impulse travels from a dendritic tip of a
nerve cell to another nerve cell.
 SECTION E
37. Thermite reaction is one of a class of reactions known as the “thermite” process, which has been used
industrially for welding, the preparation of metals from their oxides, and the production of incendiary
devices. The process is initiated by heat, but then becomes self-sustaining. The thermite reaction is
initiated by the heat released from the mixture of potassium permanganate and glycerine.

(I) Write the equation of the reaction taking place between iron(III) oxide and aluminium.
(II) Write the state symbols in the above reaction and state the type of reaction taking place.
(III) What happens when manganese dioxide is heated with aluminium powder?
38. A typical middle class household uses several electrical appliances these days such as microwave, mixer
grinder, electrical chimney, AC, refrigerator, etc.

The power ratings of the appliances used in Ravi’s house along with the number of hours they are used daily
during the month of July is as given below:
S.No. Appliance Power rating No. of hours used daily
a) AC 2500 W 6
b) Microwave 800 W 2
c) Refrigerator 600 W 12
d) Mixer grinder 500 W 1
e) 5 Tubelights 40 W each 8
f) 4 ceiling fans 80 W each 10

(A) How is the commercial unit of electrical energy related to the SI unit?
(B) Write the expression for the power consumed, current and resistance.
(C) Calculate the total electrical units consumed as per table above for the month of June.
39. Pooja has green eyes while her parents and brother have black eyes. Pooja’s husband Ravi has black eyes
while his mother has green eyes and father has black eyes.
(a) On the basis of the above given information, is the green eye colour a dominant or recessive trait?
Justify your answer.
(b) What is the possible genetic makeup of Pooja’s brother’s eye colour?
(c) What is the probability that the offspring of Pooja and Ravi will have green eyes? Also, show the
inheritance of eye colour in the offspring with the help of a suitable cross.