SECTION A

1. You are given the following chemical reaction: CuO + H2 --This reaction represents:
1. Combination reaction as well as double displacement reaction
2. Redox reaction as well as displacement reaction
3. Double displacement reaction as well as redox reaction
4. Decomposition reaction as well as displacement reaction
→ Cu + H20
2. A chemical reaction does not involve:
a) Formation of new substances having entirely different properties than that of the reactants
1. Breaking of old chemical bonds and formation of new chemical bonds
2. Rearrangement of the atoms of reactants to form new products
3. Changing of the atoms of an element into those of another element to form new products
• 3. A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound X accompanied by emission of light. If the
burning ribbon is now placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and form a compound Y. When X
is dissolved in water, it forms a compound Z. The chemical formulae of X, Y and Z are:
1. MgO, MgaNz, Mg(OH)2
2. MgO2, MgzN3, Mg(OH)2
3. MgO2, MgaN2, MgOH
4. MgO, MgN, Mg(OH)2
4. The figure given below represents the experiment carried out between conc. sulphuric acid and sodium
chloride, which react with each other to form HCI gas.
Blue litmus paper is brought near the mouth of the delivery tube to check the presence of HCl acid but no change
is observed in the color of litmus paper because:
1. The litmus paper used is dry
2. The litmus paper used is moist
3. Blue litmus paper does not change its color with an acid
4. The litmus paper is kept very close to the mouth of the delivery tube
5. The sample of soil from a particular place was tested for its pH value. It came out to be 5.
Which one of the following should be added to the soil to make it suitable for the plant growth?
i. Calcium chloride ii. Calcium Hydroxide iii. Calcium oxide Choose the correct option:
1. Both (i) and (ii)
2. Both (ii) and (ifi)
3. Only (i)
4. Only (iii)
6. An ant's sting can be treated with ....
...which will neutralise the effect of the chemical
injected by the ant's sting into our skin. Choose the correct option from the following to be filled in the blank
space:
1. Acetic acid
2. Formic acid
3. Baking soda
4. Caustic soda
7. Identify the products of the following reaction:
CaCO, + HCI -..
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1. Calcium hydrogen carbonate and chlorine gas
2. Calcium chloride and water
3. Calcium oxide, carbon dioxide and water
4. Calcium chloride, carbon dioxide and water
8. The parts shown as A and B in the given diagram are
1. A is epidermal cell, B is stomatal pore
2. A is guard cell, B is stomatal pore
3. A is epidermal cell, B is guard cell
4. A is guard cells, B is epidermal cell
. 9. Which of the following statements about the autotrophs is incorrect?
1. They synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and
chlorophyll
2. They store carbohydrates in the form of starch
3. They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight
4. They constitute the first trophic level in food chains
10. A plant gets rid of excess water through transpiration. What is the method used by plants to get rid of solid
waste products?
1. Shortening of stem
2. Dropping down fruits
3. Shedding of yellow leaves
 4. Expansion of roots into the soil
11. Which of the following option shows the transport of oxygen to the cell correctly?
1. Lungs pulmonary vein →left atrium →left ventricle →aorta → body cells
2. Lungs pulmonary vein →right atrium →right ventricle → aorta → body cells
3. Lungs -pulmonary artery →left atrium → left ventricle → vena cava → body cells
4. Lungs pulmonary artery →right atrium → right ventricle→ vena cava → body cells
12. Which of the following statements are true about the brain?
(i) The main thinking part of the brain is hind brain. ii) Centres of hearing, smell, memory, sight, etc.are located in
fore brain. (iii) Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, blood pressure is controlled by the medulla in the hind
brain.
(iv) Cerebellum does not control posture and balance of the body.
1. (i) and (ii)
2. (i), (ii) and (ili)
3. (ii) and (iii)
4. (iii) and (iv)
13. In the given food chain, suppose the amount of energy at fourth trophic level is 5 KJ, what will be the energy
available at the producer level?
Grass → grasshopper → frog → snake → hawk
a) 5 KJ
b) 50 KJ
c) 500 KJ
d) 5000 KJ
14. Excessive exposure of human to UV-rays results in
(i) damage to immune system (ii) damage to lungs (iii) skin cancer (iv) peptic ulcer
1. 1) and (ii)
2. (ii) and (iv)
3. (i) and (iii)
4. (iii) and (iv)
15. Rays from the sun converge at a point 15 cm in front of a concave mirror. Where should an object be placed
so that size of its image is equal to the size of the object?
1. 15 cm in front of the mirror
2. 30 cm in front of the mirror
3. Between 15 cm and 30 cm in front of the mirror
4. Between 15 cm and the pole in front of the mirror
16. The near point of a hypermetropic eye is 50cms. The focal length of the convex lens used in the spectacles in
cm should be
a) 25cm b) 30cm c) 40cm d) 50cm
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:
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true
17. Assertion (A): Plaster of Paris should be stored in dry place.
Reason (R): Gypsum absorbs moisture to form plaster of Paris.
18. Assertion (A): Aerobic respiration requires less energy as compared to anaerobic respiration.
Reason (R): Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
19. Assertion (A): Scattering of light is the reflection of light from an object in all directions.
Reason (R): The colour of scattered light depends on the size of scattering particles and wavelength of light.
20. Assertion(A): Ozone is formed in upper atmosphere by O2 in presence of UV radiations.
Reason(R): Ozone depletion will lead to UV rays reaching earth which may cause skin cancer.
SECTION B
phi nafhothetine
21a) A gas produced in the lab is highly soluble in water. Its colourless solution turns pink by adding a few drops
of indicator. Name the indicator and the nature of this gas?
b) Crystals of a substance changed their colour on heating in a closed vessel but regained it after some time
when they were allowed to cool down. Name one such substance that shows this property and write its chemical
formula.
22. Plants generally wilt in the afternoon and regains their freshness in the next morning.
Give reason.
23. Label the endocrine glands in Figure.
Explain feedback mechanism with the help of an example.
1. An object is placed in front of a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm. Image is real and twice the size of
the object. Find the distance of the object from the mirror.
2. a) Name the component of eye that is responsible for the adjustment of eye lens?
 1. How is the sense of vision carried from the eye to the brain?
2. Which liquid fills the space behind the cornea?
3. Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering the eye?
OR
25a What is meant by least distance of distinct vision?
b) How does the thickness of the eye lens change when we shift looking from a distant tree to reading a book?
26. Explain the phenomenon of biological magnification taking suitable example.
SECTION C
27a) Identify the component oxidised and the reduced component in the following reactions:
2n0 + C → Zn + CO or H2S + Cl → S + 2HCl
b) Classify the following as diflerent types of decomposition reaction based on source of energy used for
decomposition
i) 2FeSO4 -→ FezO, + SO2 + SO3
ii) 24,0 ----
iii) 2AgBr --
→ 2H2 + 02
→ 2Ag + Br2
iv) CaCO, --
→ CaO + COz
28. a) Arrange the following in correct increasing order of increasing acidic strength: Acetic acid, Water,
Hydrochloric acid
1. All alkalis are bases but all bases are not alkalis.
2. Why is NaCOs solution basic in nature?
OR
28a) What happens to the hydroxide ion concentration when a base is dissolved in water?
1. Solutions A, B, C and D have pH 3, 4, 6 and 8. Arrange the solutions in order of increasing OH ion
concentration.
2. Write the chemical name and chemical formula of the salt used to remove permanent hardness of
water.
29a) Explain the statement, "Bile does not contain any enzyme but it is essential for digestion".
b) How are lungs designed to maximize the surface area for exchange of gases?
1+2
* 30a) Name the plant hormones which are antagonist in nature.
b) Name the endocrine gland which secretes growth hormone. What will be effect of the following on a person, (i)
Deficiency of growth hormone. (ii) Excess secretion of growth hormone.
1+2
31. Refractive index of water with respect to air is 1.33 and that of diamond is 2.42.
1. In which medium does the light move faster, water or diamond?
2. What is the refractive index of diamond with respect to water?
3. The speed of light in a transparent medium is 0.6times as that of its speed in vacuum. What is the
refractive index of the medium?
32a) For the same angle of incidence of 45, the angle of refraction (in degrees) in three transparent media A, B,
C are 25°,
°, 30° and 35° respectively. In which medium is the speed of
light i) Minimum. Justify. ii) Maximum. Justify.
b) A ray of light travelling in water emerges into air. Draw a neat figure to indicate the change in its path with the
ray direction?
33a) When white light is incident on a glass prism surface, it splits into constituent colours.
Why?
1. Write the colours in the order as they appear in the spectrum.
2. Draw a ray diagram to show dispersion of white light as it passes through a glass prism.
SECTION D
34. Give reasons:
1. Acid must be added to water and not vice versa during dilution.
2. Solution of sulphuric acid conducts electricity whereas alcohol does not.
3. Cake rises on adding baking powder. Explain with the help of equation.
4. Dry ammonia gas has no action on limus paper, but a solution of ammonia in water turns red litmus
blue.
5. Tartaric acid is an important ingredient of baking powder.
OR
34. a) How is plaster of Paris obtained? Give a chemical equation.
b) What happens when electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride?
Give a chemical equation.
1. Name the substance which constitutes tooth enamel. At what pH doe tooth decay start?
2. Name the acids present in i) curd ii) vinegar
3. Baking powder makes bread soft and spongy. Explain with help of chemical equation.
35a) Draw the diagram of human digestive system and label the following parts: i where digested food is
absorbed ii) causes peristaltic movement (iti) that secrete the enzyme pepsin (iv) that break down complex
carbohydrates initially
b) Which is the major nitrogenous waste product in a human being? State the function of glomerulus and
bowman's capsule.
OR
1. Draw the diagram of human respiratory system and label the following parts: i that carry the air in and
out of the lungs (ii) that separate thoracic cavity from abdominal cavity (iii) that help in exchange of
gases (iv) called the voice box
2. State the function of epiglottis. What prevent the collapse of trachea when air is not passing through it?
4+1
4+1
36a) An object placed on a metre scale at the 8cm marking, was focused clearly on a white screen placed at the
92cm marking, using a converging lens that is placed on the 50cm marking. Using this information answer the
following - i Find the focal length of the lens
ii) Find the position and nature of the image, if the object is shifted towards the lens to the 29 cm marking.
iii) State the nature of the image formed if the object is shifted further towards the lens?
b) Where should an object be placed in front of a concave mirror to get unit magnification?
Explain with the help of a diagram.
OR
36a) Two lenses A and B have a power of +2.5D and - 1.5D respectively.
i) Identify the nature of the lens A and draw a neat figure to show the lens. ii) What is the focal length of lens A?
iii) What is the power of the combination of the two lenses?
b) Where should a pin be placed in front of a convex lens so that the image is formed at infinity? Explain with the
help of a diagram.
SECTION D
37. The reaction between MnO, with HCl is depicted in the following diagram. It was observed that a gas with
bleaching abilities was released.
MC (en)
+ MrO,(s)
REACTANTS
1. Name the type of chemical reaction that takes place between MnO2 and HCI?
2. Name the gas with bleaching ability that is released. What does this gas react with to form with
bleaching powder.
3. In the above reaction, what is the nature of MnO2. Write the balanced chemical equation for the
reaction.
OR
c) What will happen if we take dry HCl gas instead of aqueous solution of HCI. Define the type of chemical
reaction that takes place between MnO2 and HCl(ag).
38. Smita's father was complaining about frequent urination, pain in legs and a frequent weight loss to Smita's
mother and she discussed the things with her daughter when Smita returned from school. Listening to this Smita
told her mother that her father should go and visit a doctor immediately. The doctor diagnosed that Smita's father
was having an elevated level of blood glucose. He should take care of his diet and should exercise regularly to
maintain his normal glucose level.
Based on the text, answer the following questions:
1. Name the disease he is suffering from and name the hormone whose deficiency causes it.
2. Identify the gland that secretes it and mention the function of this hormone.
3. Mention one function for each of these hormones.
i) Thyroxine
iii) Oestrogen
OR
c) Mention one function for each of these hormones.
i) Adrenaline
ii) Testosterone.
39. One day Anjith and his family were going to their village in a car. During the journey it was raining. The
children were enjoying travelling in the rain. After sometime the rain stopped and it started to get bright, and there
was sunlight. It was at that time; his younger son noticed a rainbow in the sky. His curious mind could not stop
him to ask how it forms.
Anjith explained how a rainbow is formed to his children. Further, he also explained him the Tyndall effect and a
few phenomena based on Atmospheric refraction.
1. "Rainbow is an example of dispersion of sunlight." Justify the statement by explaining with the help of a
labelled diagram the formation of a rainbow in the sky.
2. List two essential conditions for observing a rainbow.
3. What is atmospheric refraction? Use this phenomenon to explain the twinkling of stars.
c) Which color has the maximum wavelength? Why are danger signals red in color?