KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (MUMBAI REGION)

PRE- BOARD (2022-23)

SET- A

CLASS-X TIME- 3 HOURS

SUBJECT- SCIENCE M.M- 80

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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.

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SECTION – A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of
the questions 1 – 20
1. Barium chloride on reacting with sodium sulphate forms barium sulphate
and sodium chloride. Which of the following correctly represents the type of
reaction involved?
a) Displacement reaction b) Combination reaction
c) Double displacement reaction d) Decomposition reaction

2. A reddish brown coloured metal used in electric wires, when powdered and

heated strongly in open China dish, its colour turns black. When hydrogen

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 gas is passed over this black substance, it regains its original colour. Based

on this information, the metal and black coloured substances are

a) Copper and copper nitrate b) Silver and silver oxide

c) Copper and copper oxide d) Aluminium and aluminium oxide

3. Which one of the following salts does not contain water of crystallisation?
a) Blue vitriol b) Baking soda c) Washing soda d) Gypsum
4. The pH of gastric juice released during digestion is
a) Less than seven b) More than seven
c) Equal to seven d) Equal to zero

5. Which among the following is not a base?

a) NaOH b) KOH c) NH4OH d) C2 H5OH
6. Generally, non-metals are not lustrous. Which of the given non-metals is
lustrous?
a) Sulphur b) Oxygen c) Nitrogen d) Iodine
7. The image represents the structure of a few hydrocarbon compounds.

Which of these compounds can be classified as alkynes?

a) only (A) b) only (B) c) both (A) and (D) d) both (B) and (C)

8. The diagram shows part of the human gas exchange system. What is S, R, P and

Q?

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 a) Pharynx, Trachea, Bronchi and Bronchioles
b) Pharynx, Trachea, Bronchioles and Bronchi
c) Trachea, Bronchi, Bronchioles and Pharynx
d) Pharynx, Trachea, Bronchioles and Bronchi
9. If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in
the mouth cavity will be affected?
a) Proteins breaking down into amino acids
b) Starch breaking down into sugars
c) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol
d) Absorption of vitamins
10. Mendel conducted his famous breeding experiments by working on
a) Drosophila b) Escherichia coli c) Pisum sativum d) All of these
11. Which plant hormone promotes cell division?
a) Auxin b) Gibberellin c) Cytokinin d) Abscisic acid

12. Growing foetus derives nutrition from mother’s blood through

a) Uterus b) Fallopian tube c) Placenta d) Cervix

13. A battery of 10 volt carries 20,000 C of charge through a resistance of 20 Ω.
The work done in 10 seconds is
a) 2 ×103 joule b) 2 ×105 joule c) 2 ×104 joule d) 2 ×102 joule
14. Two devices are connected between two points say A and B in parallel. The
physical quantity that will remain the same between the two points is
a) current b) voltage c) resistance d) None of these

15. Two magnetic field lines intersect

a) at neutral point b) Never intersect each other

c) near north-pole or south pole d) at the mid-point of the magnet

16. The front face of a circular loop of a wire is North-pole, the direction of current

in this face of the loop will be

a) Clockwise b) Anticlockwise c) Towards North d) Towards South

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 Q. No 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.
These 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): Addition of oxygen is oxidation.

Reason(R): Removal of hydrogen is reduction.

18. Assertion (A): In human beings, the respiratory pigment is haemoglobin.
Reason (R): It is a type of protein which has high-affinity oxygen.
19. Assertion(A): A geneticist crossed two pea plants and got 50% tall and 50%
dwarf in the progeny.
Reason (R): One plant was heterozygous tall and the other was dwarf.

20. Assertion(A): When electric current is passed through a copper wire, magnetic

needle kept near to wire shows deflection.

Reason (R): Magnets have two poles.

SECTION – B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions of 2 marks each.

21. i) What are ionic compounds?

ii) Write any two properties of ionic compounds.

OR

Explain the formation of (a) magnesium chloride (b) sodium oxide

22. Write two points of difference between artery and vein.

23. i) State the purpose of making urine.

ii) Name any two substances which are selectively reabsorbed from the tubules

of a nephron.

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24. Study the given diagram and answer the questions that follow:

i) Name the response shown by parts A and B.

ii) What does the above set-up depict?

25. Give reason for the following:

i) Why are the traffic light signals and danger signals red in colour?

ii) A myopic person prefers to remove his spectacles, while reading a book.

OR

Is the position of a star as seen by us its true position? Justify your answer.

26. Identify non-biodegradable materials in list ‘a’ and ‘b’.

a) paper, leather, nylon, egg shell, glass

b) tea leaves, glass, cotton, glucose, silver foil

SECTION - C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions of 3 marks each.

27. A narrow beam AO of white light is passing through a glass prism PQR as

Shown in the diagram.

i) Trace it on your answer sheet and show the path of emergent beam as

observed on the screen.

ii) Write the name and cause of the phenomenon observed.

iii) Where else in nature is this phenomenon observed?

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28. Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions:

i) calcium hydroxide + carbon dioxide → calcium carbonate + water

ii) zinc + silver nitrate → zinc nitrate + silver

iii) aluminium + copper chloride → aluminium chloride + copper

29. A compound which is prepared from gypsum has a property of hardening

when mixed with proper quantity of water.

i) Identify the compound.

ii) Write the chemical equation for its formation.

iii) Mention one important use of this compound.

30. i) Name the hormone secreted by thyroid gland and state its function.

ii) Why is it important for us to have iodised salt in our diet?

iii) Name the disease caused due to deficiency of iodine and mention its main

symptom.

OR

Draw the structure of neuron and explain its function.

31. Draw the magnetic field lines of the field produced by a current carrying

circular loop.

OR

Write three distinguishing features between an alternating current and a direct

current.

32. Draw a ray diagram to show where the image will be formed when an object is

placed beyond 2F in front of a convex lens. Also comment on the nature and size

of the image formed.

33. i) State one important function of ozone layer in the atmosphere.

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 ii) How is it formed there?

iii) Which components are responsible for the depletion of ozone layer? How

do these components enter the atmosphere?

SECTION - D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are long answer questions carrying 5 marks each.

34. An organic compound ‘A’ is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a

molecular formula, C2H4O2. The compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet

smelling compound ‘B’.

i) Identify the compound ‘A’
ii) Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound ‘B’
iii) How can we get compound ‘A’ back from ‘B’?
iv) Name the process and write corresponding chemical equation.

v) Which gas is produced when compound ‘A’ reacts with washing soda? Write

the chemical equation.

OR

i) Why are certain compounds called hydrocarbons?

ii) Write the general formula for homologous series of alkanes, alkenes and

alkynes.

iii) Draw the structure of the first member of each series.

iv) Write the name of the reaction that converts alkenes into alkanes.

v) Write a chemical equation to show necessary conditions for the reaction to

occur.

35. a) Give reason:

i) Blocking of fallopian tubes prevents pregnancy.

ii) Testes are located outside the abdominal cavity.

iii) Copying of DNA is important in the process of reproduction.

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 b) With the help of suitable diagrams explain how reproduction occurs in
hydra? Also name the process involved.

OR
a) Draw a well labelled diagram of longitudinal section of a flower.
b) Name the male and female reproductive parts in a bisexual flower.
Explain function of each in brief.

36. a) i) Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric

lamps?

ii)Why are the conductors of electric heating devices like toasters and

irons composed of an alloy rather than a pure metal?

b) Find out the following in the electric circuit given in figure alongside:
i) Effective resistance of two 8Ω resistors in the combination.
ii) Current flowing through 4Ω resistor.
iii) Potential difference across 4Ω resistance.

SECTION - E
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.

37. On the basis of reactivity of different metals with oxygen, water and acids as
well as displacement reactions, the metals have been arranged in the
decreasing order of their reactivities. This arrangement is known as activity
series or reactivity series of metals. The basis of reactivity is the tendency
of metals to lose electrons. If a metal can lose electrons easily to form positive
ions, it will react readily with other substances. Therefore, it will be a reactive
metal. On the other hand, if a meal loses electrons less rapidly to form a
positive ion, it will react slowly with other substances. Therefore, such a metal

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 will be less reactive.
i) Which of the following metal is less reactive than hydrogen?

a) Copper b) Zinc c) Magnesium d) Lead

OR
Which of the following represents the correct order of reactivity for
the given metals?
a) Na > Mg > Al > Cu b) Mg > Na > Al > Cu
c) Na > Mg > Cu > Al d) Mg > Al > Na > Cu

ii) Which of the following metals reacts vigorously with oxygen?

a) Zinc b) Magnesium c) Sodium d) Copper

iii) Why is hydrogen gas not evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid?
Explain.
38. Observe the diagram carefully and answer the following questions:

i) What does the above figure show?

ii) What do you mean by dominant and recessive traits?

iii) Which traits from the above figure are dominant
a) Round green b) Round yellow c) Wrinkled yellow d) Wrinkled green
OR
When we cross tall plant with short plant which plant will morphologically
appear in F1 generation?
a) Short b) Both c) Tall d) In between tall and short
39. A highly polished surface, such as a mirror, reflects most of the light falling on

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 it. You are already familiar with the laws of reflection of light. Let us recall

these laws: (i) The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection, and (ii)

The incident ray, the normal to the mirror at the point of incidence and the

reflected ray, all lie in the same plane. These laws of reflection are applicable

to all types of reflecting surfaces including spherical surfaces. You are familiar

with the formation of image by a plane mirror. What are the properties of the

image? Image formed by a plane mirror is always virtual and erect. The size of

the image is equal to that of the object. The image formed is as far behind the

mirror as the object is in front of it. Further, the image is laterally inverted.

i) Which mirror is used to see the face of original size?

a) Plane b) Concave c) Convex d) None of these

ii) Which mirror is used on blind corners of roads?
a) Plane b) Concave c) Convex d) None of these
iii) Define lateral inversion.
OR
iii) Name the mirror which always produces
a) diminished virtual images b) virtual images of same size
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