28 12 2024 Science test

BRAINIACS INSTITUTION
(TUITION CENTRE)
Class: X SCIENCE TEST
Time allowed: 15 mins + 3 hrs Marks:75
Instructions : 1. Check the question paper for fairness of printing. If there is any lack of
fairness,
Inform the Hall Supervisor immediately.
2. Use Blue (or) Black ink to write and underline and pencil to draw diagrams.
Note: This question paper contains four parts
PART - I
I Answer all the questions. 12 X 1 = 12
1. The slope of a momentum time graph represents.
a) Impulsive force b) Acceleration c) Force d) Rate of force
2. The speed of light is maximum in which medium?
a) A (n = 1.31) b) B (n = 1.43) c) C (n = 1.33) d) D (n = 2.4)
3. The frequency audible to the human ear is:
a) 50 kHz b) 20 kHz c) 15,000 kHz d) 10,000 kHz
4. Which group contains the halogen family?
a) 15th b) 16th c) 17th d) 18th
5. The molecular formula C3H6C_3H_6C3H6 belongs to which class of compounds?
a) Alkane b) Alkene c) Alkyne d) Alcohol
6. Oxygen is produced during photosynthesis at which stage?
a) When ATP is converted to ADP
b) When CO2_22 is fixed c) When H2_22O is split d) All of these
7. Bipolar neurons are found in:
a) Retina of the eye b) Cerebral cortex c) Embryo d) Respiratory epithelium
8. The use-and-disuse theory was proposed by:
a) Charles Darwin b) Ernst Haeckel c) Jean Baptiste Lamarck d) Gregor Mendel
9. rDNA is:
a) Vector DNA b) Circular DNA c) Recombinant of vector DNA and desired DNA
d) Satellite DNA
10. Impulse is equal to:
a) Rate of change of momentum b) Force × Time c) Change in momentum
d) Rate of change of mass
11. A convex lens produces a parallel beam of light when the object is placed:
a) At infinity b) At focus c) Between focus and center of curvature
d) At the center of curvature
12. The sound waves reflected from an obstacle change which property?
a) Speed b) Frequency c) Wavelength d) None of these
PART – B
II Answer any 7 from the following Q.No 22 is compulsory 7 X 2 = 14
13. What is mechanics? Explain its branches.
14. State second law of refraction. Snell’s law
15. Difference between sound and light
16. Explain the features of periods in modern periodic table
17. Define ternary solution
18. Classify the following compounds based on the pattern of carbon chain and give their
structural formula:
i)Propane ii)Cyclobutane
19. Explain Internal structure of Dicot root.
20. Name the three types of neuron and find its location.
21. Explain theory of natural selection
22. A lift is moving downwards with an acceleration of 1.8 ms-2. What is apparent weight
realized by a man of mass 50 kg?
BRAINIACS INSTITUTION
(TUITION CENTRE)
PART-C
III Answer any 7 from the following Q.No 32 is compulsory 7 X 4 = 28
23. State and prove the law of conservation of linear momentum
24. Write short note on Mie scattering, Tyndall scattering Raman Scattering.
25. i) Explain why, the ceilings of concert halls are curved.
ii) Mention two cases in which there is no Doppler effect in sound?
26. i) State two conditions necessary for rusting of iron.
ii)What is rust? Give the equation for formation of rust.
27 A hot saturated solution of copper sulphate forms crystals as it cools. Why?
28. How is ethanoic acid prepared from ethanol? Give the chemical equation.
29. Write a short note on mesophyll.
30. Differentiate between
1. Voluntary and involuntary actions.
2. Medullated and non-medullated nerve fibre.
31. i)How are stem cells useful in regenerative process?
ii) Draw and label the structure of oxysomes.
32. A is a silvery white metal. A combines with O2 to form B at 800oC, the alloy of A is used
in making the aircraft. Find A and B.
PART-D
III Answer the following questions :- 3 X 7 = 21
.
33. a) i. Define inertia. Give its classification.
ii. Deduce the equation of a force using Newton’s second law of motion
(or)
b) i) Explain the construction and working of a „Compound Microscope‟.
ii) Define dispersion of light.
34. a) What is an echo?
i) State two conditions necessary for hearing an echo.
ii) What are the medical applications of echo?
iii) How can you calculate the speed of sound using echo?
(or)
b) (i) State the reason for addition of caustic alkali to bauxite ore during purification of
bauxite.
(ii) Along with cryolite and alumina, another substance is added to the electrolyte
mixture. Name the substance and give one reason for the addition.
35. a) i) With a neat labeled diagram explain the structure of a neuron.
ii) How can you determine the age of the fossils?
(or)
b) i) What are the effects of hybrid vigour in animals?
ii) State the applications of DNA fingerprinting technique.

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