DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL INDIRAPURAM, GHAZIABAD

PRACTICE PAPER-1: 2022-23

CLASS – X
Time: 3 hr M. M. 80 No.of Q.: 39 No.of Pages: 08
SCIENCE
Name Roll No.
General Instructions:
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
(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.
(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 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 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
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 – 20.
1. An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following [1]
solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid
2. Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of [1]
aluminium are responsible for the same?
(i) Good thermal conductivity
(ii) Good electrical conductivity
(iii) Ductility
(iv) High melting point
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)
3. Identify the exothermic reaction(s) among the following: [1]
(i) CaO+ H2O →Ca(OH)2
(ii) C6H12O6 +6O2 →6CO2 +6H2O
(iii) Zn+ 2HCl→ZnCl2 +H2

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 (iv) CaCO3→CaO+CO2
(a) (i) and(ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i),(ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)
4. The highly reactive metals like Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, etc. are extracted by the [1]
(a) electrolysis of their molten ore
(b) by roasting
(c) reduction by aluminum
(d) reduction by carbon

The given diagram represents a .......... reaction. [1]

(a) Combination reaction

5. (b) Decomposition reaction
(c) Displacement reaction
(d) Double displacement reaction

A solution of acid with pH 3.1 is given. Which of the following can be done to decrease its [1]
pH?
(i) add distilled water to it.
(ii) add a solution of a different acid with pH 5.7.
(iii) add a solution of a strong acid with pH 1.7.
6.
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii)
(c) Only (iii)
(d) (i) and (ii)

One mole of which of the following compounds requires 3 moles of hydrogen to form a [1]
saturated hydrocarbon by catalytic
hydrogenanation?

7. (a) Only P
(b) Only Q
(c) Only S
(d) (d) P and R both

Which chambers of human heart contain oxygenated blood- [1]

(a) Right atrium & left ventricle
8. (b) Left atrium & left ventricle
(c) Left atrium & right ventricle
(d) Right atrium & right ventricle

Observe the given figure & match the labelling referred in column I and correlate with [1]
9.
the function in column II.

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 Column I Column II
(i) A. Stores bile juice
(ii) B. Absorption of digested food
(iii) C. Starch digestion begins
(iv) D. Protein digestion begins
(a) (i)- A ; (ii) – B ; (iii) – C; (iv) -D
(b) (i)- C ; (ii) – D ; (iii) – A ; (iv) -B
(c) (i)- B ; (ii)– D; (iii) – A ; (iv) - C
(d) (i)- D ; (ii)– A ; (iii) – B; (iv) -C

If a pure tall pea plant is crossed with a pure dwarf pea plant then, what percentage of F1 [1]
and F2 generation respectively will have ‘Tt’ genetic makeup?
(a)100%, 75%
10.
(b) 50%, 25%
(c) 75%, 100%
(d)100%, 50%
What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulse? [1]

11.

Observe the given figure. The parts A, B & C [1]

represent-
(a) A- Cotyledon, B- Plumule, C- Radicle
12. (b) A- Plumule, B- Cotyledon, C- Radicle
(c) A- Radicle, B- Plumule , C- Cotyledon
(d) A- Cotyledon , B- Radicle, C- Plumule

In an electrical circuit three incandescent bulbs A, [1]

B and C of rating 40 W, 60 W and 100 W
respectively are connected in parallel to an electric
source. Which of the following is likely to happen
regarding their brightness?
13. (a) Brightness of all the bulbs will be the same
(b) Brightness of bulb A will be the maximum
(c) Brightness of bulb B will be more than that of A
(d) Brightness of bulb C will be less than that of B

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 If a light ray IM is incident on the surface AB as shown, [1]
identify the correct emergent ray.
(a) NP
14. (b) NQ

(c) NR
(d) MN
A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper pointing from left to right as shown in [1]
Figure. In the field an electron and a proton move as
shown. The electron and the proton experience.

(a) forces both pointing into the plane of paper

15. (b) forces both pointing out of the plane of paper
(c) forces pointing into the plane of paper and out of
the plane of paper, respectively.
(d) force pointing opposite and along the direction
of the uniform magnetic field respectively.

Object is immersed in a fluid. In order that the object becomes invisible, it should [1]
(a) Behave as a perfect reflector
(b) Absorb all light falling on it
16.
(c) Have refractive index one
(d) Have refractive index exactly matching with that of the surrounding fluid

Q. no 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.

These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions
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
Assertion(A): When lead nitrate is heated, it decomposes to give lead oxide ,nitrogen di [1]
oxide and carbon dioxide.
17. Reason(R): The decomposition reaction takes place on application of heat; therefore, it is an
endothermic reaction.

Assertion (A) In cross between pea plant having round seeds (RR) with pea plant having [1]
wrinkled seeds (rr), all F1 generation plants were having round seeds.
18. Reason (R): Both the alleles in all offspring have to be RR in F1 generation, thus all plants
had round seeds.

Assertion (A) During the day, root pressure acts as major driving force for upward [1]
movement of water in xylem.
19. Reason (R): In xylem tissue, tracheids and vessels of root, stems and leaves are
interconnected to form a continuous channel.

Assertion(A): Force experienced by moving charge will be maximum if direction of velocity of [1]
charge is perpendicular to applied magnetic field.
20.
Reason (R): Force on moving charge is independent of direction of applied magnetic field.

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 SECTION-B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
For making cake, baking powder is taken. If your mother uses baking soda instead of baking [2]
powder in cake at home,
(a) How will it affect the taste of the cake and why?
(b) How can baking soda be converted into baking powder?
21. (c) What is the role of tartaric acid added to baking soda?
OR
(a) Carbonate of metal is abundant in earth crust and its hydroxide is used in ‘white washing’.
Identify the metal carbonate.
(b) How will you convert this carbonate into its oxide? Name the process and write its
equation.
(a) Name two endocrine glands associated with brain. [2]
(b) Identify the gland :
22.
(i) which secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones.
(ii) endocrine gland which is present in males but not in females.
(a) Why do herbivores have longer while carnivores have shorter small intestine? [2]
23.
(b) How is lymph formed?
(a) Name the major chemical waste excreted in the urine. What happens to the substances [2]
like glucose, amino acids, excess water that enter in the filtrate during the process of urine
formation.
24.
(b) Why do birds and mammals require highly efficient supply of oxygen? How is it achieved in
human beings?

Calculate the equivalent resistance from the [2]

following combination of resistors.

OR
25. What would be the readings of ammeter and
voltmeter in the given circuit ?

(a)We do not clean ponds or lakes but an aquarium needs to be cleaned. Why? [2]
26.
(b) Flow of energy in a food chain is unidirectional. Give reason.
SECTION-C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
Balance the following chemical equations and identify the type of chemical reaction. [3]

27. (a) Fe+H2O →Fe3O4 +H2

(b) Pb(NO3)2 →PbO +NO2+O2
(c) MnO2 +HCl → MnCl2 +Cl2 +H2O

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 (a)You are given samples of three metals. Sodium, magnesium and copper. Suggest any one [3]
activity to arrange them in order of decreasing activity.
28. (b) Show the formation of Na2O by the transfer of electrons between the combining atoms.
(c) Why are ionic compounds usually hard?

The given figure shows a schematic representation [3]

of transport and exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide in humans.
(a) Label the parts (i) to (iv).
(b) Give one function each of part (i) & (iii).

OR
29.

Answer the following questions

(a) Observe the given figure. Label the parts (i) to
(iv).
(b) Give one function each of part (i) & (iii).

Inside the house, connections to all the devices are made in parallel, each having [3]
independent switch and fuse (if necessary). Thus, whenever some fault occurs in circuit of
one particular device in one room, devices in other rooms do not suffer. Figure shows a 240V
AC mains circuit to which a number of appliances are connected and switched on.

(a) Find out the value of electric

30. current in the refrigerators.
(b) Calculate energy used by the fan in
2 hours.
(c) Calculate resistance of the filament
of one lamp

Study the diagram below and answer the following [3]

questions :
(a) Name the defect of vision depicted in the
diagram.
31.
(b) List two causes of the above defect.
(c) Draw a ray diagram for the correction of
the above defect using an appropriate
lens.
A mirror is fitted in a wall of the AGRA FORT. When you stand at a proper location, a full-size [3]
image of the Taj Mahal can be seen in this mirror.
(a) What kind of mirror is it ?
32. (b) Draw a ray diagram for such a mirror when the object is at infinity.
(c) You are given a convex lens of focal length 10 cm. Where will you place an object to get a
real, inverted and highly enlarged image of the object. Draw a ray diagram.

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 (a) What limits the number of trophic levels in a food chain? Explain. [3]
(b) DDT was sprayed in a lake to regulate breeding of mosquitoes. How would it affect the
33. trophic levels in the following food chain associated with a lake? Justify your answer.
Phytoplanktons Zooplanktons Small fish Big Fish
(c ) Why can’t decomposers breakdown non-biodegradable waste?
SECTION-D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
Kavita has a alcohol X of chemical formula C3H7OH [5]
(a) Write the chemical formula of a member Y that comes two places after X in the
homologous series and state by how much will its molecular mass differ from that of X.
(b) How do the chemical and physical properties of X compare with those of Y? Give reason
for your answer.
(c) Write the chemical formula of the product Z formed by heating Y with acidified potassium
dichromate. Write the general formula for compounds in the homologous series that Z
belongs to.
(d) Convert C3H7OH to C3H6
34. OR
(a)An unsaturated hydrocarbon ‘P’ has the chemical formula C4H8.
(i) Draw one cyclic and one straight chain isomer of P.
(ii) Write the reaction conditions to convert 1-butanol (CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH2-OH) to
hydrocarbon P.
(iii)Write the general formula for the homologous series of hydrocarbon P.
(iv) Convert ‘P’ to C4H10
(b) When a small piece of sodium is dropped in a test tube containing a carbon compound X
of molecular formula C2H6O, bubbles are observed and a gas Y is produced. Identify X and Y.
Give relevant chemical equation.
(a) Rajesh observed a patch of thread like cottony mass growing on a stale piece of bread. [5]
Name the organism responsible for this and its specific mode of asexual reproduction.
(b) Differentiate between binary fission & fragmentation. Also give one example of each.
(c) Observe the given figure.
(i) Identify part D and give its role.
(ii) What change happens in part D if the
ovum is not fertilised?
OR
Answer the following questions:
(a) Draw neat diagram of longitudinal section of a flower. Name & label the following
parts:-
35. (i) Sticky part where pollen grain lands
(ii) Part which contains female gamete
(b) Give two post fertilization changes in the flower.
(c) Give one example of sexually transmitted disease caused by (i) Virus (ii) Bacteria
(d) Observe the given figure. Is it a unisexual/bisexual flower?
The stamen of this flower were removed before pollination, but
it still produced fruit, why?

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 (a) For the combination of resistors shown in the [5]
following figure, find the equivalent resistance
between M and N.

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(b) State Joule’s law of heating.
(c) Why we need a 5 A fuse for an electric iron
which consumes 1 kW power at 220 V?
(d) Why is it impracticable to connect an electric
bulb and an electric heater in series?
SECTION-E
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts. Internal
choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.

Refining is the process of purification of metals. One of the important methods of [4]
refining is electrolysis. In electrolysis, electrical energy is passed through the solution of
electrolyte. The positive ions present in the electrolyte moves towards cathode and the
negative ions move towards anode.
(i) Name the electrolyte used in refining copper.
37.
(ii) Write down the reactions occurring at cathode and anode.
(iii) Which electrode has pure sheet of copper; anode or cathode? What is anode mud?
OR
(iii) What happens to the soluble impurities in the refining of copper? At which electrode
pure copper metal is deposited?
Guinea pig having black colour when crossed with guinea pig having same colour produced [4]
100 offspring, out of which 75 were black and 25 were white.
(a) What is the possible genotype of the guinea pig? What is the phenotypic ratio of the
progeny obtained from this cross?
(b) Which trait is dominant and which is recessive in the above cross?
(c) Represent the cross and show the genotypic ratio of the progeny.
38.
OR
(c)Consider that in rabbits, long ears (E) are dominant to short ears (e). In a cross between
two rabbits that are heterozygous (Ee) for long ears,
(i) What will be the phenotypic ratio of the progeny.
(ii) How many rabbits will have long ears if a total of 12 rabbits are born? What will be the
percentage of the offspring having long ears?
A concave lens is thick at the edges and thin at the centre, while a convex lens is thick at the [4]
centre and thin at the edges. We can distinguish between a concave lens and a convex lens
without touching them. For this keep a book close to a lens and observe the image of the
text of the book through the lens. If the letters appear enlarged, then it is a convex lens and
if the letters appear diminished then it is a concave lens. Convex lens converges light rays
and hence known as converging lens. Similarly, concave lens diverges light rays and is known
39 as diverging lens.
(a) What type of image is always made by a concave lens ?
(b) If magnification produced by a spherical lens is +0.75, then what is the nature of the
lens?
(c )What is the power of a convex lens with focal length 80 cm ?
OR
(c) Why is the refractive index of a medium always greater than one ?

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