GREENFIELDS PUBLIC SCHOOL,SUNPER

PRE BOARD EXAMINATION -II

SUBJECT : SCIENCE
CLASS –X (2024-25)

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

General Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student
is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A consists of 20 Objective Type questions carrying 1 mark each.
4. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions
should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
5. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words.
6. 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.
7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-part
SECTION-A

Q.1 Arrange the following in the increasing order of pH values according to given pH scale.

A) NaOH solution B) Blood C) Lemon juice C) Milk of magnesia

(a) C<B<D<A (c) A < B < C < D

(b) D<C<B<A (d) A < B < D < C

Q 2. Identify the substances that is oxidized and the substances that is reduced in the following
reactions:
CuO (s) + H2(g) Cu (s) + H2O (l)
(a) H2, CuO
(b) H2, H2O
(c) H2, Cu
(d) Cu, H2

Q3.An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is
also soluble in water. The element is likely to be
(a) Calcium (b) carbon (c) silicon d iron
 Q4.The colour of the crystals before heating and after heating are respectively:

a) Pale green, Reddish brown c) Reddish brown, Pale green

b) Reddish brown,Reddish brown, d) Pale green, Pale green
Q5.Which of the following are correctly matched in the given table?

1. Dissolution Solute gets dissolved in a solvent.

2. Exothermic Heat in absorbed.
3. Reversible change Reactants can be obtained.
a) 1 and 2 c) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 3 d) 1, 2 and 3
Q6.An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is
also soluble in water. The element is likely to be
A. Calcium c) carbon
B. Iron d) silicon
Q7.A metal is treated with dilute sulphuric acid. The gas evolved is collected by the method shown in
the

The name of the gas is

a) Hydrogen b) Oxygen c) Nitrogen d) Helium

Q8.Which of the following is the structural formula of ethyne ?

A. H-C/C-H
B. H3 - C / C - H

Q9. An experiment is set up as shown. Flasks 1 and 2 contain lime water. Air is pumped through the
flasks.
What is the appearance of lime water in flasks 1 and 2 after a period of ten minutes?
 Flask 2
Flask 1
(a) Clear Clear
(b) Clear White/Cloudy
(c) White/Cloudy Clear
(d) White/Cloudy White/Cloudy
Q10.From the mouth the food is taken to the stomach through .......... .
a) Bile duct b) Pancreas c) Diaphragm d)Oesophagus
Q11.Two pink coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink and 1 white flower progeny. The
nature of the cross will be
A. double fertilisation
B. self pollination
C. cross fertilisation
D. no fertilisation
Q12.Which statement is not true about thyroxin ?
a)Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin
b)It regulates carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism in the body .
c)Thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesise
d)Thyroxin is also called thyroid hormone.

Q13.During adolescence, several changes occur in the human body. Mark one change associated with
maturation in boys
a)loss of milk teeth b) increase in height c)cracking of voice c) weight gain
Q14.A current of 1 A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb shown in the figure. Number of
electrons passing through a cross section of the filament in 16 seconds would be roughly

(a) 1020 (b) 1016 (c1018 (d) 102

 Q15. circular loop placed in a plane perpendicular to the plane of paper carries a current when the key
is ON. The current as seen from points A and B (in the plane of paper and on the axis of the coil) is
anti-clockwise and clockwise respectively. The magnetic field lines point from B to A. The N -pole of the
resultant magnet is on the face close to

a)A c) if the current is small, and B if the current is large

b)B d) B if the current is small and A if the current is large.

Q16. Identify the circuit (Figure) in which the electrical components have been properly connected.

I II III IV
a) I b)II c) III d)IV

Q17.Which of the following correctly describes the magnetic field near long straight wire ?
a) The field consists of straight lines perpendicular to the wire.
b) the field consists of straight lines parallel to the wire.
c) the field consists of radial lines originating from the wire.
d)the field consists of concentric circles centered on the wire.
Q18.Assertion : Changes in non-reproductive tissues can be passed on the DNA of the germ cells.
Reason : Inherited traits include the traits developed during the lifetime of an individual that
cannot be passed on to its progeny.
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 but 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.
Q19.Assertion : Equation
C (s) + O2(g) CO2(g) is an example of combination reaction.
Reason : In the given above equation, carbon and oxygen react to give carbon dioxide.
A. Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
B. Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
C. Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
D. Both Assertion and Reason are False.
Q20.Assertion : The thickest muscles are present in left atrium.
Reason : Left atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the lungs.
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D. Both Assertion and Reason are false.
 Q21.Assertion : A direction current flows through a metallic rod, produced magnetic field only outside the
rod. Reason : There is no flow of charge carriers inside the rod.
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 but 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.

SECTION-B
Q22.Define the term ‘electrical conductivity’ of metals. Arrange the following metals in order of their
decreasing electrical conductivity :Au, Hg , K,Cu
OR

Give reasons for the following :

A. We can store copper sulphate solution in silver vessel but not silver nitrate solution in a
copper vessel.
B. Food cans are coated with tin rather than zinc.

Q23. Lack of oxygen in muscles often leads to cramps among cricketers. Explain why?

Q24. During one cycle how many times blood goes to heart of fish and why ?

Q25. What are the functions of bicuspid and tricuspid valves in human heart ?

Q26.Mention the factor on which scattering of light depends. Why does the sky appear dark in space ?
Or
No rainbow could be observed from the surface of the moon by the astronauts. Give reason.

Q27.Aquarium need to be cleaned once in a while whereas ponds or lakes do not require any cleaning: Explain

SECTION-C
Q28.Justify with the help of an example that displacement reaction is also a redox reaction.

Q29.State the functions of the following in the alimentary canal : (i) Liver (ii) Gall blader (iii)
Villi.
Q30.Name the type of mirror used in the following situations and support your answer with a reason :
(i) Mirror used for shaving.
(ii) Mirror used by ENT doctors.
(iii) Mirror used in the vehicles for viewing the traffic approaching from behind.

Q31.Give reasons for the following :

A. Ionic compounds in general have high melting and boiling points.
B. Highly reactive metals cannot be obtained from their oxides by heating them with carbon.
C. Copper containers get a green coat when left exposed to air in the rainy season.

Q32.(a) A divergent lens has focal length of 20 cm. At what distance should the object from the lens be placed
so that an image is formed 10 cm away from the lens ? What is the magnification produced, by the lens ?
(b) Draw a ray diagram to show the position and nature or the image formed by a convex lens when
an object is placed between optical centre and focus of the lens.
Q33. (i) What is the function of earth wire in electrical instruments?
(ii) Explain what is short circuiting an electric supply.
 (iii) What is the usual current rating of the fuse wire in the line to feed
(a) Lights and fans?
(b) Appliances of 2kW or more power?
OR
(a) Which effect of the electric current is utilized in the working of an electrical fuse ?
(b) Is a fuse connected in series or in parallel in household circuit ?
(c) Draw a schematic labelled diagram of a domestic circuit which has a provision of a main fuse,
meter, one light bulb and a switch/socket.

Q34. Differentiate autotrophs heterotrophs and decomposer and give one example of each.

SECTION-D

Q35.Complete the following reactions :

(i) CH3COOH + NaHCO3

(ii) CH4+ cl 2

(iii) CH2 = CH2 + H2 Ni

(iv) C 2 H OH 5 + 2O 2 Alkaline KMnO4

(v) Kcl+ ZnSo4

OR
(a) What is a catalyst ? Write the chemical equation to represent the hydrogenation of ethene.
(b) Which of the following compounds belong to the same homologous series ? C2H6,
C2H6O2, C2H6O, C4H10

Q36.a) Draw a diagram to show spore formation in Rhizopus.

(b) With the help of an example differentiate between the process of Budding and
Fragmentation.
(c) Why is vegetative propagation practiced for growing some type of plants? OR
(a) Draw a neat labelled diagram of pistil showing germination of pollen on stigma.
(b) Give the functions of :
(i) Stigma (ii)
Ovary
(c) State in brief the formation of seed in a flower.
Q37.Inside the house, connections to all the devices are made in parallel, each having independent switch
and fuse (if necessary). Thus, whenever some fault occurs in circuit of one particular device in one
room, devices in other rooms do not suffer.
Figure shows a 240V AC mains circuit to which a number of appliances are connected and switched on.

(i) Calculate the power supplied to the circuit.

(ii) Find out the value of electric current in the refrigerators.
(iii) Calculate energy used by the fan in 2 hours.
(iv) Calculate resistance of the filament of one lamp.
 SECTION-E
Q38. Some reaction of metal with some compounds are given in the table:

Meta Iron (II) Copper Zinc Silve

l Sulphate (II) Sulpha r
Sulphate te Nitrat
e
A No reaction Displacement --- ---
B Displacement --- No reaction ---
C No reaction No reaction No reaction Displacement
D No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction
(i) Name the most and least active metal.
(ii) Arrange the metals A, B , C and D in order of increasing reactivity.
OR
(ii) Container of which metal can be used to store both zinc sulphate solution and silver nitrate
solution?

Q39.To carry out a simple function such as eating food there has to be coordination of the eyes, hands and
the mouth. The eyes have to focus on the food, the hands have to pick it up and take it to the mouth where it
will
be chewed. All these actions have to be coordinated in such a manner that they follow a particular
sequence and the action is completed. A similar mechanism is also needed for internal functions of the
body. This function is carried out by the nervous system.
It is composed of :
A. specialized cells which can detect, receive and transmit different kinds of stimuli. These are called
neurons.
B. nerve fibers which are certain bundles of extended processes of nerve cells

The individuals also have to adjust to the changing conditions of the body should vary their responses.
At the same time, the internal conditions of the body should be maintained constant. This is called
homeostasis. The internal conditions of the body are maintained at a constant by controlling the
physiology of the organisms.
(i) What will the correct sequence in which conduction of information through nerves
take place?
(ii) How homeostasis is said to maintain the equilibrium of the body? (iii) What
function does the central nervous system perform?
(iv) What happens when the dendrite tip of a nerve cell receives a signal?
 Q40.“Change in path of a light ray as it passes from one medium to another medium is called refraction of
light.”

When light travels from a rarer medium to a denser one, it bends towards the normal ^i > r h and when
from a denser medium to a rarer one. it bends away from the normal ^i < r h. travels Where, i = Angle of
incidence
and r = Angle of refraction
We can see refraction in our daily life, some of the examples are given below :
The bottom of a tank or pond containing water appears to be raised due to refraction of light which
takes place when light rays pass from the pool of water into the air. The letters appear to be raised
when viewed through a glass slab placed over the document because of refraction of light.
When a light ray enters in a glass slab, then the emergent ray is parallel to the incident ray but it is
shifted sideward slightly.
In this case, refraction takes place twice, first when ray enters glass slab from air and second when
exits from glass slab to air.
(i) What do you mean by optically rarer and denser medium ?
(ii) What is the cause of refraction ?
(iii) Draw a ray diagram showing refraction through a glass slab.
OR
Give one example of refraction from our daily life experience other than the two examples given above