Class X Science (Subject Code – 086)

Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3 hours

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 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.
Q.NO SECTION A

1 In the reaction given below:

PbO + C -----◻ Pb + CO
(a) PbO is oxidised (b) C acts as an oxidising agent
(c) Carbon acts as a reducing agent (d) Reaction does not takes place

2 Which of the following is the correct arrangement of the given metals in descending
order of their reactivity?
Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, Sodium
(a) Zinc > Iron > Magnesium > Sodium (b) Sodium > Magnesium > Iron >
Zinc
(c) Sodium > Zinc > Magnesium > Iron (d) Sodium > Magnesium > Zinc >
Iron
3 When you clean a metal vessel with tamarind the
reaction taking place is: Metal oxide + X------◻ Salt
+ Water.
What is X here?
(a)Acid (b)Base
(c)Hydrogen (d) salt
4 The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy takes place in
(a) cytoplasm. (b) mitochondria.
(c) chloroplast. (d) nucleus.

5 When light enters the atmosphere, it strikes on extremely fine particles, which deflect
the rays of light in all possible directions, This is due to –
a) reflection of light b) atmospheric refraction
c) scattering of light d) dispersion of light
 6 In 1987, an agreement was formulated by the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) to freeze the production of “X” to prevent depletion of “Y”.
“X” and “Y” respectively referred here are:
a) Ozone; CFCs b) CFCs; UV rays
c) CFCs; Ozone d) UV rays; Diatomic oxygen

7 Generally, food is broken and absorbed within the body of organisms. In which of the
following organisms is it done outside the body?
a) Amoeba b) Mushroom
c) Paramecium d) Green Plants

8 Reaction between X and Y forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains

electron. Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?
(a) Has high melting point (b) Has low melting point
(c) Conducts electricity in molten state (d) Occurs as solid

9 Example of an amphoteric oxide is:

(a) Na2O (b) K2O
(c) Al2O3 (d) MgO
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10 A teacher sets up the stand carrying a convex lens of focal length 15 cm at 42 cm mark
on the optical bench. He asks four students A, B, C & D to suggest the position of screen
on the optical bench so that a distinct image of a distant tree is obtained almost
immediately on it.
The positions suggested by the students were as –
A B C D
12 29 57 72

The correct position of the screen was suggested by –

(a) Student A (b) Student B
(c) Student C (d) Student D
11 The magnetic field lines always begin from
(a) N-pole and move towards S-pole outside the magnet.
(b) S-pole and move towards on N-pole outside the magnet.
(c) start from the middle and end at N-pole.
(d) start from the middle and end at S-pole.
12 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

13 A magnetic field directed in north direction acts on an electron moving in east direction
(drawn on paper).

The magnetic force on the electron will act

(a) vertically outside the paper. (b) towards east.
(c) vertically inside the paper. (d) towards north

14 A sportsman, after a long break of his routine exercise, suffered muscular cramps during
a heavy exercise session. This happened due to:
a) lack of carbon dioxide and formation of pyruvate.
b) presence of oxygen and formation of ethanol.
c) lack of oxygen and formation of lactic acid.
d) lack of oxygen and formation of carbon dioxide.

15 The movement of sunflower in accordance with the path of Sun is due to-
(a) phototropism (b) geotropism
(c) chemotropism (d) hydrotropism

16 In a given food chain if the amount of energy at the fourth trophic level is 6 kJ, what will
be the energy available at the producer level?
(a) 60000 kJ (b) 6000 kJ
(c) 600 kJ (d) 60 kJ

Question No. 17 to 20 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

17 Assertion: The balancing of chemical equations is based on law of conservation of mass.

Reason: Total mass of reactants is equal to total mass of products.
18 Assertion: A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The deflection of the
compass needle decreases when the magnitude of the current in the wire is increased.
Reason: The strength of a magnetic field at a point near the conductor increases on increasing
the current.

19 Assertion: Probability of survival of an organism produced through sexual reproduction

is more than that of organism produced through asexual mode.
Reason: Variations provide advantages to individuals for survival.

20 Assertion: Biodegradable substances result in the formation of compost and natural

replenishment.
Reason: It is due to breakdown of complex inorganic substances into simple organic
substances.

SECTION B

21 What would you observe on adding dilute HCl to

(i)Sodium bicarbonate placed in a test tube.
(ii) Zinc metal in a test tube.

OR

What is the action of litmus paper on

(i) dry ammonia gas
(ii) solution of Ammonia gas.
22 a) Draw the labelled diagram of human excretory system.
b) Name the organs that stores and releases the urine.

23 The refractive indices of three media are given below:

MEDIUM REFRACTIVE INDEX

A 1.6
B 1.8
C 1.5

A ray of light is travelling from A to B and another ray is travelling from B to C.

(a) In which of the two cases the refracted ray bends towards the normal?
(b) In which case does the speed of light increase in the second medium?
OR
 A concave lens has focal length of 20 cm. At what distance from the lens a 5 cm tall object
be placed so that it forms a virtual image at 15 cm from the lens? Also calculate the size of
the image formed.
24 What is decomposition reaction? Support your response with two types of decomposition
reactions.
25 a) How is ozone formed in the higher level of the atmosphere?
b) “Damage to ozone layer is a cause of concern”. Justify this statement.

26 a) Mention the site and product of fertilization in a flower.

b) Draw labelled diagram of a pistil showing fertilization and following parts: Stigma,
Style and Ovary.

SECTION C

27 Anannya responded to the question: Why do electrical appliances with metallic bodies
are connected to the mains through a three-pin plug, whereas an electric bulb can be
connected with a two-pin plug?
She wrote: Three pin connections reduce heating of connecting wires.
(i)Is her answer correct or incorrect? Justify.
(ii) What is the function of a fuse in a domestic circuit?

28 “The sex of a child is determined by what they inherit from their father and not the mother.”
Justify this statement.
29 A reddish-brown metal ‘X’, when heated in air, gives a black compound ‘Y’, which when
heated in presence of H₂gas gives ‘X’ back. ‘X’ is refined by the process of electrolysis; this
refined form of ‘X’ is used in electrical wiring.
a) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’.

b) Draw a well-labelled diagram to represent the process of refining ‘X’

OR
a) Draw electron -dot structure of compound MgO and write the type of
chemical bonding between Mg and O in its molecule.
b) Why are such compounds good conductors of electricity?

30 Calculate the total cost of running the following electrical devices in the month of
October, if the rate of 1 unit of electricity is Rs. 6.00.
(i) Electric heater of 1000 W for 5 hours daily.
(ii) Electric refrigerator of 400 W for 10 hours daily
31 A doctor has advised Sameer to reduce sugar intake in his diet and do regular exercise after
checking his blood test reports.
a) Which disease do you think Sameer is suffering from?
b) Name the hormone responsible for this disease and the organ producing the hormone.
c) List the function of the above hormone.

32 a) Explain the formation of rainbow with suitable diagram.

b) Why does the sky appear dark instead of blue to an astronaut?

33 Chlorine gas was prepared using electrolysis of brine solution. Write the chemical
equation to represent the change. Identify the other products formed in the process and
give one application of any 2 products.
SECTION D

34 Given below are certain situations. Analyze and describe its possible impact on a person:
a) Fallopian tube of a female is blocked.
b) Vas deferens of a man is blocked.
c) Prostate and seminal vesicles are not functional.
d) Egg is not fertilised in a human female.
e) Placenta does not attach to the uterus optimally.
OR
(i.) Draw a labelled diagram of a human female reproductive system. (ii.)Explain surgical
method of contraception in human males & females.

35

The above image shows a thin lens of focal length 5m.

(i) What is the kind of lens shown in the above figure?
(ii) If a real inverted image is to be formed by this lens at a distance of 7m from
the optical centre, then show with calculation where should the object be
placed?
(iii) Draw a neatly labelled diagram of the image formation mentioned in (ii)
OR
A 10 cm long pencil is placed 5 cm in front of a concave mirror having a radius of curvature
of 40 cm.
(i) Determine the position of the image formed by this mirror.
(ii) What is the size of the image?
(iii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image as mentioned in the part
(i).
36 (i) ‘A’ & ‘B’ are sodium salts of long-chain carboxylic acid and long chain
Sulphonic acid respectively. Which one of A or B will you prefer as a
cleansing agent while using underground water (hand pump water)? Give the
reason for your answer.
(ii) Illustrate micelle with the help of labelled diagram only.

(iii) Write the chemical equation of the

preparation of soap from an ester
CH3COOCH3. What is the name of
this process?
OR
(i) “Keerthi thinks that Substitution reaction occurs in
saturated Hydrocarbons, on the contrary Krishi
thinks, it occurs in unsaturated Hydrocarbons.”
Justify with valid reasoning whose thinking is
correct.
(ii) Draw the electron dot structure of the immediate
lower homologue of Propane.
(iii) Give any two characteristics of homologues of a
given homologous series.
SECTION E
37 Vinita and Ahmed demonstrated a circuit that operates the two headlights and the two
sidelights of a car, in their school exhibition.

Based on their demonstrated circuit, answer the following questions.

(i)State what happens when switch A is connected to
a) Position 2
b) Position 3
(ii) Find the potential difference across each lamp when lit.
(iii) Calculate the current-
a) in each 12 Ω lamp when lit.
b) In each 4 Ω lamp when lit.
OR
(iii) Show, with calculations, which type of lamp, 4.0 Ω or 12 Ω, has the higher power.

38 In a cross-breeding pea plants with violet flowers & plants with white flowers the all
offspring of F1generation had violet flowers. When the F1 generation was self-crossed, it
was observed that both type of plants were produced.
i. What are the genotypes of the F1 progeny?
ii. What is the genotype ratio of plants in F2 generation?
iii. Draw the suitable flow chart showing above
cross. OR
iii. If 200 plants were obtained in F2 generation how many of them will be with
violet and white flowers respectively?
39 The table given below shows the hints given by the quiz master in a quiz.

S.NO HINT
1 Substance ‘C’ is used as a preservative.

2 ‘C’ has two carbon atoms; ‘C’ is obtained by the reaction of ‘A’ in
presence of alkaline Potassium permanganate followed by
acidification.

3 Misuse of ‘A’ in industries is prevented by adding Methanol, Benzene,

and pyridine to ‘A’.
Based on the above hints answer the following questions
i) Give the IUPAC names of A and C.
ii) Name the chemical reactions which occur in S.No. 2
iii) Illustrate with the help of chemical equations the changes taking place. (A --> C).

OR
iii) Identify the compounds formed in these steps if ‘A’ is replaced
with its next homologue.