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SAMPLE PAPER TEST 05 FOR BOARD EXAM 2024

Sample Paper-1
SUBJECT: SCIENCE MAX. MARKS: 80
CLASS : X Set-1 DURATION: 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 6 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 7 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 3 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the
values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks
and 2 Questions of 2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the
2marks questions of Section E
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not stated.
SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.
1. Mohan was confused and did not know how to draw the correct figure for geotropism. So, he
has drawn three figures, as shown below.

Which appears more accurate and why?

(a) (I), (II) (b) (I) only (c) (II), (III) (d) (II) only

2. The diagram shows the reaction between metal and dilute acid.

What is the reason for different behaviour of Mg in test tube B?

(a) Mg is lighter element than dil. HCl
(b) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce H2 gas which helps in floating
(c) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce N2 gas which helps in floating
(d) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce CO2 gas which helps in floating

3. Which of the following will turn phenolphthalein pink?

(a) NaOH(aq) (b) HCl(aq) (c) CH3COOH(aq) (d) H2O

4. While studying the saponification reaction, what do you observe when you mix an equal amount
of colourless vegetable oil and 20% aqueous solution of NaOH in a beaker?
(a) The colour of the mixture has become dark brown.
(b) A brisk effervescence is taking place in the beaker.
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 (c) The outer surface of the beaker has become hot.
(d) The outer surface of the beaker has become cold.

5. Why do we store silver chloride in dark-coloured bottles?

(a) To prevent precipitation of silver chloride
(b) To prevent decomposition of silver chloride
(c) To promote decomposition of silver chloride
(d) All of these
6. When sodium hydrogen carbonate is added to ethanoic acid, a gas is evolved. Consider the
following statements about the gas evolved.
(i) It turns lime water milky.
(ii) It is evolved with a brisk effervescence.
(iii) It has a smell of burning sulphur.
(iv) It is also a by-product of respiration.
The correct statements are:
(a) (i) and (ii) only (b) (i) and (iv) only (c) (i), (iii) and (iv) (d) (i), (ii) and (iv)

7. Identify X, Y and Z based on the basis of given information. X is a non-metal, which is an

important constituent of our food. It forms two oxides Y and Z. Y is toxic and it causes
suffocation and sometimes death. Z is responsible for global warming.
(a) X= C, Y= CO, Z=CO2 (b) X = S, Y= SO2, Z= SO3
(c) X=P, Y=P2O3, Z=P2O3 (d) X= O, Y = O2, Z = O3
8. The hetero atoms present in CH3—CH2—O—CH2—CH2—Cl are
(i) Oxygen (ii) Carbon (iii) Hydrogen (iv) Chlorine
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)

9. In humans, the life processes are controlled and regulated by:

(a) reproductive and endocrine system (b) respiratory and nervous system
(c) endocrine and digestive system (d) nervous and endocrine system

10. Four students plotted the sketch of the patterns of magnetic field lines representing the magnetic
field around a current carrying straight wire as shown in figures P, Q, R and S. Which one of the
following sketches is correct?

(a) P (b) Q (c) R (d) S

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11. Choose the correct statement about heart.
(a) The upper two chambers of human heart are called ventricles.
(b) The lower two chambers of human heart are called atrium.
(c) The chambers of the heart are separated by a partition called pericardium.
(d) The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.
12. Offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction have greater similarity among themselves
because
(i) asexual reproduction involves only one parent
(ii) asexual reproduction does not involve gametes
(iii) asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction
(iv) asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

13. In peas, a pure tall plant (TT) is crossed with a short plant (tt). The ratio of pure tall plants to
short plants in F2 is
(a) 1 : 3 (b) 3 : 1 (c) 1 : 1 (d) 2 : 1

14. What is the effective resistance between points P and Q in the circuit shown below?

(a) 0.15 Ω (b) 0.66 Ω (c) 1.5 Ω (d) 1.75 Ω

15. As per Michael Faraday, the forefinger, middle finger and thumb indicate the direction of:
(a) magnetic field, force and current respectively.
(b) magnetic field, current and force respectively.
(c) current, force and magnetic field respectively.
(d) force, magnetic field and current respectively.
16. In the given diagram, when the magnet is pushed into the solenoid, the pointer of the
galvanometer deflects slightly to the left.

Which of the following would produce a deflection of the pointer towards the right?
(a) Move the solenoid towards the magnet.
(b) Move the solenoid away from the magnet.
(c) Move the magnet faster into the solenoid.
(d) By placing the magnet above the coil.

DIRECTION: In the question number 17 and 20, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option
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 (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

17. Assertion: The chemical name of bleaching powder is calcium oxychloride.

Reason: Bleaching powder is used as an oxidising agent in chemical industries.

18. Assertion (a): The opening and closing of the pore is a function of the guard cells.
Reason (R): Stomatal pores are the site for exchange of gases by diffusion.

19. Assertion (A): Lipase help in emulsification of fats.

Reason (R): Lipase hydrolyses fats and oils.

20. Assertion: Strength of an electromagnet can be increased by increasing the number of turns per
unit length in solenoid coil.
Reason: Strength of an electromagnet can be increased by increasing the current flowing
through the solenoid.

SECTION – B
Questions 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each.

21. Why does carbon become stable after sharing four electrons? What type of bond is formed by
sharing?
OR
Why are covalent compounds being poor conductors of electricity? Why do covalent
compounds have low melting and boiling points?
22. Observe the given figure: What happens when the tube is heated?

(a) Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction.

(b) Identify the brown gas X evolved.
23. Define an ecosystem. Draw a block diagram to show the flow of energy in an ecosystem.

24. What changes are observed in the uterus subsequent to implantation of young embryo?

25. Define the term power of accommodation. Write the modification in the curvature of the eye
lens which enables us to see the nearby objects clearly? Give relation between power and focal
length.
OR
Why is the sun visible to us 2 minutes before actual sunrise and 2 minutes after actual sunset?

26. DDT was sprayed in a lake to regulate breeding of mosquitoes. How would it affect the trophic
levels in the following food chain associated with a lake? Justify your answer.

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 SECTION – C
Questions 27 to 33 carry 3 marks each.
27. Based on the group valency of elements, write the molecular formula of the following
compounds giving justification for each:
(a) Oxides of first group elements.
(b) Halides of the elements of group 13.
(c) Compounds formed when an element A of group 2 combines with an element B of group 17.

28. Can two people with brown eyes have a blue-eyed baby? Explain.

29. How is copper extracted from its sulphide ore ? Explain the various steps supported by chemical
equations. Draw labelled diagram for the electrolytic refining of copper.

OR
Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of
reaction in each case.
(i) Thermit reaction, iron (III) oxide reacts with aluminium and gives molten iron and
aluminium oxide.
(ii) Magnesium ribbon is burnt in an atmosphere of nitrogen gas to form solid magnesium
nitride.
(iii) Chlorine gas is passed in an aqueous potassium iodide solution to form potassium chloride
solution and solid iodine.
(iv) Ethanol is burnt in air to form carbon dioxide, water and releases heat.

30. A piece of wire having resistance ‘R’ is cut into four equal parts.
(a) How does the resistance of each part compare with the original resistance?
(b) If the four parts are placed in parallel, how will be the resistance of the combination compare
with the resistance of the original wire?

31. A student holding a mirror in his hand, directed the reflecting surface of the mirror towards the
Sun. He then directed the reflected light on to a sheet of paper held close to the mirror.
(a) What should he do to burn the paper?
(b) Which type of mirror does he have?
(c) Will he be able to determine the approximate value of focal length of this mirror from this
activity? Give reason and draw ray diagram to justify your answer in this case.

32. (a) Determine whether the P and Q-marked poles in the following diagram represent the North
or South pole. Why did you choose that response?
(b) Imagine that you are sitting in a chamber with your back to one wall. An electron beam,
moving horizontally from back wall towards the front wall, is deflected by a strong magnetic
field to your right side. What is the direction of magnetic field?
OR

State the rule to determine the direction of a (a) magnetic field produced around a straight
conductor-carrying current and (b) force experienced by a current-carrying straight conductor
placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it.

33. (a) How does food chain differ from a food web?
(b) Make food chains in (i) forest (ii) pond.

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 SECTION – D
Questions 34 to 36 carry 5 marks each.
34. If, in Figure Rl = 10 Ohms, R2 = 40 Ohms, R, = 30 Ohms, R4 = 20 Ohms, RA = 60 Ohms and a
12 volt battery is connected to the arrangement, calculate: (a) the total resistance and (b) the
total current flowing in the circuit.

35. What is a homologous series of carbon compounds? List its any two characteristics. Write the
name and formula of the next higher homologous of HCOOH.

36. What is sexual reproduction? Explain how this mode of reproduction gives rise to more viable
variations than asexual reproduction. How does this affect the evolution?
OR
(a) What are dominant and recessive traits?
(b) "Is it possible that a trait is inherited but may not be expressed in the next generation?" Give
a suitable example to justify this statement.

SECTION – E(Case Study Based Questions)

Questions 37 to 39 carry 4 marks each.
37. Case Study - 1
Sohan went door to door posing as a goldsmith. He promised to bring back the glitter of old and
dull gold ornaments. An unsuspecting lady gave a set of gold bangles to him, which he dipped
in a particular solution. The bangles sparkled like new but their weight was reduced drastically.

The lady was sad but after a futile argument, the man beat a hasty retreat.
(a) What is used for dissociation of gold? [1]
(b) Why the weight of the bangle was reduced drastically? [1]
(c) Aqua-regia is a strong oxidising agent. (True or False). [2]
OR
(c) What is the other name of the solution (in Latin) used by that man posing as the goldsmith?
Why is it so called?

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38. Case Study – 2
The growing size of the human population is a cause of concern for all people. The rate of birth
and death in a given population will determine its size. The human population growth year wise
is shown in the below figure. Reproduction is the process by which organisms increase their
population. The process of sexual maturation for reproduction is gradual and takes place while
general body growth is still going on. Some degree of sexual maturation does not necessarily
mean that the mind or body is ready for sexual act or for having and bringing up children.
Various contraceptive devices are being used by human beings to control the size of population.

(a) List two common signs of sexual maturation in boys and girls.
(b) What is the result of reckless female foeticide?
(c) Which contraceptive method changes the hormonal balance of the body? Give an example of
it
OR
Write two factors that determine the size of a population.

39. Case Study - 3

Dispersion of light occurs when white light is separated into its different constituent colors
because of refraction and Snell's law.
From Snell's law it can be seen that the angle of refraction of light in a prism depends on the
refractive index of the prism material.

Color l(nm) Freq. (Hz)

Red 760–647 4.3 × 1014
Orange 647-585 4.3 × 1014
Yellow 585-575 5.2 × 1014
Green 575-491 5.6 × 1014
Blue 491-424 6.6 × 1014

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 Since the refractive index varies with wavelength, the angle that the light is refracted by will
also vary with wavelength, causing an angular separation of the colors known as angular
dispersion.
For visible light, refraction indices n of most transparent materials (e.g., air, glasses) decrease
with increasing wavelength l:
Colour Wavelength Crown Flint
(nm) glass glass
Violet 396.9 1.533 1.663
Blue 486.1 1.523 1.639
Yellow 589.3 1.517 1.627
Red 656.3 1.515 1.622

Most often seen in recently made puddles on the sides of roads, the oil refracts light much the
same way a rainbow does. Simply put, the thin layer of oil floating on top of the water refracts
the light which then bounces back up off the water underneath, splitting the light rays creating a
pool of rainbow colours.
(a) Which ray is least deviated by a prism?
(b) Which colour of light which has the minimum velocity in the glass prism?
(c) Which optical phenomenon is involved in formation of rainbow?
OR
(c) What is the angle of deviation (d) of a prism?

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