O P JINDAL MODERN SCHOOL, HISAR

Sample paper
Science

Class - 10
TIME: 3 Hours MAX. MARKS: 80

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.
Section A

1. The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked by 1M
unpleasant smell and taste is called:
(a) antioxidation (b) reduction (c) rancidity (d) corrosion

2 A substance ‘X’ is used in white-washing and is obtained by heating limestone in 1M

the absence of air. Identify ‘X’.
(a) CaOCl2 (b) Ca (OH)2 (c) CaO (d) CaCO3

3 1M

(a) 2-Ethyl-2-methyl propane

(b) 2, 2-Dimethyl butane
(c) 1,1,1-Trimethyl propane
(d) 2, 2-Dimethyl butane

4 A soap molecule has a 1M

(a) hydrophobic head and hydrophobic tail
(b) hydrophobic head and hydrophilic tail
(c) hydrophilic head and hydrophilic tail
(d) hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail

5 During the preparation of HCl gas on a humid day, the gas is usually passed through 1M
the guard tube containing CaCl2. The purpose of using CaCl2 is
(a) To add moisture to the gas (HCl)
 (b) To absorb HCl gas
(c) To absorb moisture from HCl gas
(d) To Use it as a catalyst

6 During electrolytic refining of copper, it gets 1M

(a) Deposited on cathode
(b) Deposited on anode
(c) Deposited on cathode as well as anode
(d) Remains in the solution

7 The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are X – 2, 8; Y – 2, 8, 7 and 1M

Z – 2, 8, 2. Which of the given is correct?
(a) X is a metal (b) Y is a metal
(c) Z is a non-metal (d) Y is a non-metal & Z is a metal

8 The phenomenon where individuals of a species exhibit differences in characteristics 1M

are called:
a) Adaptation
b) Evolution
c) Variation
d) All of the above

9 Where does fertilization occur in human females? 1M

a) Uterus b) Cervix c) Oviduct d) vagina

10 IUCD is for: 1M
a) Vegetative propagation b) Contraception
c) Increasing fertility d) Avoiding miscarriage

11 Which is the correct sequence – 1M

a) mouth → stomach → small intestine → oesophagus → large intestine
b) mouth → oesophagus → stomach → large intestine → small intestine
c) mouth → stomach → oesophagus → small intestine → large intestine
d) mouth → oesophagus → stomach → small intestine → large intestine

12 During deficiency of oxygen in tissues of humans, pyruvic acid is converted into 1M

lactic acid in .
a) cytoplasm b) chloroplast c) mitochondria d) golgi body

13 Which statement is incorrect: 1M

a) sudden action in response to something in environment is called reflex action
b)The path through which signals are transmitted from receptor to muscle is called
reflex arc
c) Motor neurons carry signal from spinal cord to effector organs
d) Sensory neurons carry impulse from effector to receptors

14 Ozone forms by the combination of free oxygen atoms and oxygen molecules. How do 1M

free oxygen atoms form at higher levels of the atmosphere?

a)By splitting molecular oxygen into free oxygen atoms in the presence of low-
energy UV radiations

b) By splitting molecular oxygen into free oxygen atoms in the presence of high-energy
 UV radiations

c)By the combination of two molecular oxygen in the presence of high energy
UV radiations

d)By the combination of two free oxygen atoms in the presence of lower energy
UV radiations

15 A person cannot see distinctly objects kept beyond 2m .This defect can becorrected by 1M
using a lens of power.
a) + 0.5 D b) – 0.5 D c) + 0.2 D d) – 0.2 D

16 Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon 1M

a) its length b) its thickness c) its shape d) nature of material

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-- A fuse wire is always connected in series with the main line .
Reason -- If a current larger than the specified fuse rating flows through
the circuit, fuse Wire melts.

18 Assertion (A) : During electrolysis of concentrated aqueous solution of sodium chloride, 1M

hydrogen is produced at anode and chlorine gas is produced at cathode.
Reason (R) : Ions get attracted to oppositely charged electrodes.

19 Assertion(A) : The offspring produced by sexual reproduction is likely to adjust better in 1M

environmental fluctuation.
Reason (R) : During the fusion of gametes there is mixing of genetic material from two
parents.

20 Assertion(A): Mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood occurs in amphibians. 1M

Reason(R): Amphibians have low energy requirements.

Section B
(Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions)

21 A substance X, an oxide of a group 2 element, is used intensively in the cement 2M

industry. This element is present in bones also. On treatment with a water solution, it
forms a solution which turns red litmus to blue. Identify X and further write the chemical
reactions involved.

22 Do all the variations have equal chances of survival? Justify your answer. 2M

23 Differentiate between alveoli and nephron. (2 points) 2M

OR
List the events which occur during photosynthesis.

24 Give two examples of each: 2M

i)Natural ecosystem
ii) Artificial ecosystem
25 Write two differences between Voltmeter and Ammeter. 2M
OR
Write two differences between resistance and resistivity.

26 Draw any two rules for the image formation by concave lens . 2M

Section C
(Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions)

27 State reason for the following statements: 3M

(i)Tap water conducts electricity whereas distilled water does not.
(ii)Dry hydrogen chloride gas does not turn blue litmus red whereas dilute
hydrochloric acid does.
(iii)During summer season, a milk man usually adds a very small amount of baking
soda to fresh milk.
OR
(i)Write the electron-dot structures for sodium & oxygen.
(ii)Show the formation of sodium oxide Na2O and MgO by the transfer of electrons.

28 A compound ‘X’ on heating with excess conc. sulphuric acid at 443 K gives an 3M
unsaturated compound ‘Y’. ‘X’ also reacts with sodium metal to evolve a colourless gas
‘Z’. Identify ‘X’, ‘Y’ and ‘Z’. Write the equation of the chemical reaction of formation of
‘Y’ and also write the role of sulphuric acid in the reaction.

29 a) What are the components of CNS? How are they protected in our body? 3M
b) Which part of brain controls :
i)Posture during dancing
ii)Heart beat

30 A cross was made between pure breeding pea plants , one with round and green seeds 3M
and the other is wrinkled and yellow seeds.
i)Write the phenotype of F1 progeny.
ii)write the different types of F2 progeny obtained along with their ratio when F1
progeny was selfed.

31 An object 5 cm in length is placed at a distance of 20cm in front of a convex mirror of 3M

radius of curvature 30 cm . Find the position of the image ,its nature and size.

32 Draw magnetic field around a bar magnet . Write two properties of magnetic field lines 3M
around a bar magnet.

33 State Joule’s law of heating. Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 3M
Coulomb of charge in two hours through a potential difference of 40 Volt.

Section D
(Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions)

a) The molecular formula of two carbon compounds are C4H8 and C3H8. Which one
34 5M
of the two is most likely to show addition reaction? Justify your answer. Also give
the chemical equation to explain the process of addition reaction in this case.

b) 3 mL of ethanol is taken in a test tube and warmed gently in a water bath. A 5%

solution of alkaline potassium permanganate is added first drop by drop to this
solution.
(i)State the role of alkaline potassium permanganate in this reaction.
(ii) Write chemical equation of this reaction.
OR
a) Write the chemical name and chemical formula of washing soda.
 (b) How is it obtained from sodium chloride? Give equations of the reactions.
(c) Why it is called a basic salt? Give its any one use.

35 a)Name the mode of reproduction of the following organism and state the 5M
important feature of each mode:
i)Planaria
ii) Hydra
iii) Rhizopus
b) Why sexual mode of reproduction is more beneficial as compared to asexual mode?
OR
a) Mention any two components of blood.
b) Draw the schematic diagram of double circulation in humans.
c)Write the function of valves present in between atria and ventricles.

36 (a) Draw diagrams of hypermetropic eye and its correction . 5M

(b) Write two reasons for defect myopia .
(c) Define power of accommodation.
OR
(a) Draw the diagram for refraction through glass slab .
(b) Why do stars twinkle but not the planets ?
(c) Why is a normal eye not able to see clearly the objects placed closer than 25 cm ?

SECTION – E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts.

37 The metals in the middle of the activity series such as iron, zinc, lead, copper, etc., are 4M
moderately reactive. These are usually present as sulphide or carbonates in nature. It is
easier to obtain a metal from its oxide, as compared to its sulphides and carbonates.
Therefore, prior to reduction, the metal sulphides and carbonates must be converted
into metal oxides. The sulphide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the
presence of excess air. This process is known as roasting. The carbonate ores are
changed into oxides by heating strongly in limited air. This process is known as
calcination.
On the basis of the above case and the related studied concepts, answer the
following question:
i)What is Calcination? Give chemical reaction for the process.
ii) Give a suitable example for the process Roasting.
iii) What is the process of converting metal oxide to metal?
iv)Name some other reducing agent which can be used to extract metal from
metal oxide?

38 4M
In animals, such control and coordination are provided by nervous and muscular
tissues. Touching a hot object is an urgent and dangerous situation for us. We need to
detect it, and respond to it. How do we detect that we are touching a hot object? All
information from our environment is detected by the specialized tips of some nerve
cells. These receptors are usually located in our sense organs, such as the inner ear,
the nose, the tongue, and so on.
i)What are the parts of neuron?
ii) Which part of neuron receive the information first?
iii) Name two receptors and the organ where they are present?

39 Resistance is the opposition offered by the conductor to the flow of electric current. 4M
When two or more resistors are connected in series then electric current through
each resistor is same but the electric potential across each resistor will be different. If
R1, R2 and R3 are the resistance connected in series then current through each
resistor will be I but potential difference across each resistor is V1, V2 and V3
respectively.
Thus, the total potential difference is equal to the sum of potential difference across
each resistor. Hence, V= V1 + V2 + V3
Again, IR = IR1 + IR2 + IR3

Thus, R = R1 + R2 + R3

Hence in case of series combination of resistors, the total resistance is the sum of
resistance of each resistor in a circuit.
Now, in case of parallel combination of resistors electric current through each resistor
is different but the potential difference across each resistor is same. If resistors R1, R2
and R3 are connected in parallel combination then potential difference across each
resistor will be V but current through each resistor is I1, I2 and I3 respectively.

Thus, total current through the circuit is the sum of current flowing through each

resistor. I = I1 + I2 + I3

Again, V/R= V/R1 + V/R2 + V/R3

Thus, 1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3

Hence, in case of parallel combination of resistors, the reciprocal of total resistance

is the sum of reciprocal of each resistance connected in parallel.
Questions:
1) In which case the equivalent resistance is more and why?
2) In our home, which type of combination of electric devices is preferred? Why?
3)If n resistors of resistance R are connected in parallel then what is the
equivalent resistance.