Gr 10 - Model 1
Gr 10 - Model 1
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
13 A magnetic field directed in north direction acts on an electron moving in east direction
(drawn on paper).
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
SECTION B
OR
A 1.6
B 1.8
C 1.5
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’.
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.
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.
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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.
OR
iii) Identify the compounds formed in these steps if ‘A’ is replaced
with its next homologue.