SCIENCE REVISION PAPER (2024-25)

CLASS X
(Science 086)
Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3 hours
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%
would be provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions
carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of
assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.
Section-A
Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and
write the correct choice as well as the answer to these questions.
1. Identify ‘p’, ‘q’ and ‘r’ in the following balanced reaction
pAl + qHCl → rAlCl3 + 3H2.
(a) 2,2,6 (b) 6,2,2 (c) 2,6,2 (d) 6,2,6
2. Match column I with column II and select the correct option using the given codes
Column I Column II
A. Stainless steel i. Pb + Sn
B. Solder ii. Cu + Zn
C. Brass iii. Cu + Sn
D. Bronze iv. Fe + Ni + Cr

(a)A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii) (b) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(ii)

(c) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(ii) (d) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii)
3. Study the image below that shows the reaction of a metal with cold water

Which of the following metal explains this event?

(a) K (b) Ca (c) Mg (d) Fe
4. If a sample of water containing detergent is provided to you, which of the following
methods will you adopt to neutralize it.
(a) Treating the water with baking soda
(b) Treating the water with vinegar
(c) Treating the water with caustic soda
(d) Treating the water with washing soda.
5. The chemical reaction between copper and oxygen can be categorized as:
(a) Combination reaction (b) Decomposition reaction
(c) Displacement reaction (d) Double displacement reaction
6. There are four metals K, L, M and N. Identify them by using hints given below.
K forms basic oxide, L forms amphoteric oxide, oxide of M dissolve in water to form alkali
and N does not react with water at all.
(a) K -> Zn L -> Al M -> Na N -> Fe (b)K→ Fe, L -> Na M -> K N -> Zn
(c)K -> K L -> Cu M -> Pb N -> Na (d) K -> Cu L -> Zn M -> K N -> Pb
7. In which of the following, the Identity of initial substance remains and unchanged?
(a) Curdling of milk
(b) Formation of crystals by process of crystallization
(c) Fermentation of grapes
(d)Digestion of food
8. Based on the data represented in the graph below, among P, Q and R the product of
respiration in P is likely to be

(a) Alcohol + CO2 + 38 ATP (b) Lactic Acid + CO2 + 2 ATP

(c) Alcohol + CO2 + 2 ATP (d) CO₂ + H2O + 38 ATP
9. Rank the following blood vessels in order of their average pressure, from highest to
lowest: artery, vein, arteriole, venule, aorta, capillary.
(a) Aorta > artery > arteriole > capillary > venule > vein
(b) Aorta > arteriole > venule > artery > vein > capillary
(c) Capillary > arteriole > venule > artery > vein > aorta
(d) Capillary > vein > venule > arteriole > artery > aorta
10. If reflex action is not according in a man which part of his nervous system is damaged:
(a) cerebrum (b) cerebellum (c) spinal cord (d) medulla oblongata
11. The exit of unabsorbed food material is regulated by
(a) liver (b) anus (c) small intestine (d) anal sphincter
12. Select the incorrect statement:
(a) Frequency of certain genes in a population change over several generations resulting in
evolution
(b) Reduction in weight of organism due to starvation is genetically controlled
(c) Low weight parents can have heavy weight progeny
(d) Traits which are not inherited over generation do not cause evolution
13. A light ray enters from medium A to medium B as shown in figure. The refractive index
of medium B relative to A will be

(a) greater than unity (b) less than unity (c) equal to unity (d) zero
14. In an experiment to trace the path of a ray of light through a glass prism for different
values of angle of incidence a student would find that the emergent ray:
(a) is parallel to the incident ray
(b) is perpendicular to the incident ray
(c) is parallel to the refracted ray
(d) bends at an angle to the direction of the incident ray
15. Which of the following limits the number of trophic levels maintained by an ecosystem?
(a) The number of species (b) The population size
(c) The loss of potential energy (d)The hours of sunshine
16. What will happen if deer is missing from the food chain: grass → deer → Tiger?
A. The population of tiger will increase
B. Tiger will start eating grass
C. The population of grass decrease
D. Population of tiger decrease and grass increases
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer
these questions by 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): Chemical reaction changes the physical and chemical state of a substance.
Reason (R): When electric current is passed through water (liquid), it decomposes to produce
hydrogen and oxygen gases.
18. Assertion (A): In human beings, the sex of the individual is largely genetically determined.
Reason (R): In snails, the sex is not genetically determined.
19. Assertion (A): a convex lens can form a magnified erect as well as magnified inverted image of
an object placed in front of it.
Reason (R): a magnified and inverted image can be obtained by a convex lens when an object
is kept between F and C.
20. Assertion (A): the energy flow through different steps in the food chain is unidirectional.
Reason (R): the energy which is captured by the autotrophs does not revert back to the solar
input and passes to the herbivores.
 Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21. Two reactions are given below:
(a) 2KI + Cl2→ 2KCl + I2
(b) 2K + Cl2→ 2KCl
Identify the type of reaction giving justification in each case.
22. A. How do leaves of plants help in excretion?
OR
B. Why does absorption of digested food occur mainly in the small intestine?
23. Answer the following:
a. Write the role of cartilaginous rings on trachea.
b. Write the correct path of urine in our body.
24. A spherical mirror produces an image of magnification -1 on a screen placed at a distance of 50
cm from the mirror.
(a) Write the type of mirror.
(b) Find the distance of the image from the object.
25. A. The figure below shows three cylindrical copper conductors along with their face areas
and lengths. Discuss in which geometrical shape the resistance will be highest.

B. How much current will an electric iron draw from a 220 V source if the resistance of its element
when hot is 55 ohms? Calculate the wattage of the electric iron when it operates on 220 volts.
26. Study the following picture and answer the questions that follow

a. Decomposers are not included in the food chain. Why?

b. If Ravi is consuming curd/yogurt for lunch, which trophic level in a food chain he should be
considered as occupying?
 Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27. White powder is used by doctors to support fractured bones.
i. Write the name and chemical formula of the Powder.
ii. How is this powder prepared?
iii. What special precaution should be taken during the preparation of this compound?
28. A. Answer the following questions:
i. Get the color of the phenolphthalein in soap solution.
ii. Name the byproduct of chlor alkali process which is used for the manufacture of bleaching
powder.
iii. Name one indicator which specifies the various level of H+ ion concentration.
OR
B. Explain the action of dilute HCl on the following using chemical equation:
i. Magnesium ribbon
ii. Sodium hydroxide
iii. Crushed egg shells
29. Blood circulation in fishes is different from the blood circulation in human being. Justify the
statement. Draw a schematic diagram of double circulation in humans.
30. After self-pollination in pea plants with the round yellow seeds falling types of seeds were
obtained by the Mendel:
Seeds Number
Round, yellow 630
Round, green 216
Wrinkled, yellow 202
Wrinkled, green 64

Analyze the result and describe the mechanism of inheritance which explains these results.
31. State the cause of dispersion of white light by a glass prism. Draw a labelled diagram to
illustrate the recombination of the spectrum of white light. Why is it essential that the two-prism
used for the purpose should be identical and placed in an inverted position with respect to each
other.
32. A fuse wire melts at 5 A. If it is desired that the fuse wire of the same material melt at 10 A,
then should the new fuse wire be of smaller or larger radius than the earlier one? Give reasons for
your answer.
33. In our daily life we use to types of electric current whose current time graphs are given below:

i. Identify the types of current in each case.

ii. On the basis of the graph write difference between the two currents.
iii. Out of two which one is used in transmitting electric power over long distance and why?

Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions
34. A. A compound A (C₂H₂O₂) reacts with Na metal to form a compound 'B' and evolves a gas
which burns with a pop sound. Compound 'A' on treatment with an alcohol 'C' in presence of an
acid forms a sweet smelling compound 'D' (C₂H₃O₂). On addition of NaOH to 'D' gives back B and C.
Identify A, B, C and D. Write the reactions involved.

OR

B. (i) Compare soaps and detergents on the basis of their composition and cleansing action in hard
water.
(ii) What happens when ethanol is treated with sodium metal? State the behavior of ethanol in this
reaction.
(iii) Draw the structure of cyclohexane.
(iv) Name the following compound

35. A. (i) Draw a diagram showing germination of pollen on stigma of a flower and mark on it the
following organs/parts:
(a) Pollen grain (b) Pollen tube (c) Stigma (d) Female germ-cell
(ii) State the significance of pollen tube.
(iii) Name the parts of flower that develop after fertilization into:
(a) Seed (b) Fruit
OR
B. (i) Draw the diagram of female reproductive system and match and mark the following part(s):
(a) Where block is created surgically to prevent fertilization?
(b) Where Copper-T is inserted?
(c) Inside which condom can be placed?
(ii) Why do more and more people prefer to use condoms? What is the principle behind use of
condoms?
36. A. An electric lamp of the resistance 20Ω and a conductor of the resistance 4Ω are connected to
a 6V battery as shown in the circuit calculate:
(i) The total resistance of the circuit
(ii) The current through the circuit
(iii) The potential difference across the
(a) electric lamp (b) conductor
(iv) Power of the lamp

OR
B. (i) For the combination of resistors shown in the following figure, find the equivalent resistance
between M & N.

(ii) State Joule’s law of heating.

(iii) Why we need a 5 A fuse for an electric iron which consumes 1 kW power at 220 V?
(iv) Why is it impracticable to connect an electric bulb and an electric heater in series?

Section – E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions
37. The diagram below shows the set- up in which electrolysis of water takes place.

(A) What type of reaction takes place?

Attempt either subpart B or C
(B) Explain why this is an example of an endothermic reaction?
OR
(C) Write the reaction occurring at cathode.
(D) The test tube containing hydrogen is removed carefully from the apparatus. A lit match stick is
brought near the mouth of this test tube. The gas burns with an explosive "pop" sound. Write a
balanced chemical equation for this reaction and indicate whether energy is absorbed or released.
38. The organ A which is located inside the skull of our body is protected by a bony box B and it is
surrounded by three membranes C. The space between the membranes is filled with a liquid D which
protects the organ A from mechanical shocks. The organ A in combination with another organ E
makes up the central nervous system.
A. What are B and C. Mention their functions.
B. Identify A.
OR
C. Identify E.
D. Mention the three basic unit of A.
39. Ravi wanted to fix the rear-view mirror of his scooter. He knows that rear-view mirror is an
essential safety device in the vehicle and allows him to see objects at the backside of his vehicle. He
bought two mirrors M1 and M2 out of which M1 is curved inwards and M2 is curved outwards. Read
the above passage carefully and give the answer of the following questions.

A. Based on the given situation, which mirror should Ravi need to fix as his rear-view
mirror and why?
B. What is the formula for magnification obtained with a mirror?

Attempt either subparts C or D

C. An object is placed at the center of curvature of M1. Find the distance between its
image and pole.
OR
D. An object is placed 60 cm in front of M2. The image formed by the mirror is located 30cm behind
the mirror. What is the object's magnification?