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Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
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 ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x Al (s) + y O 2 (g) " z Al 2 O 3 (s)
(a) 4, 3, 2 (b) 2, 1, 1
(c) 4, 2, 2 (d) 2, 3, 2
2. 4 moles of aluminum react with 3 moles of oxygen to form 2 moles of aluminum oxide. Consider the
following table :
Substance pH
Lemon 2.3
Battery acid x
Sea water 8.5
Apple 3.1
The value of x in above table is:
(a) 0 (b) 1.3
(c) 2.5 (d) 1.9
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3. Magnesium ribbon is rubbed with sand paper before making it to burn. The reason of rubbing the ribbon
is to:
(a) remove moisture condensed over the surface of ribbon.

(b) generate heat due to exothermic reaction.
(c) remove magnesium oxide formed over the surface of magnesium.
(d) mix silicon from sand paper (silicon dioxide) with magnesium for lowering ignition temperature of the
ribbon.
4. A student traces the path of a ray of light through a glass prism for different angles of incidence. He
analysis each diagram and draws the following conclusion:
I. On entering prism, the light ray bends towards its base.
II. Light ray suffers refraction at the point of incidence and point of emergence while passing through
the prism.
III. Emergent ray bends at certain angle to the direction of the incident ray.
IV. While emerging from the prism, the light ray bends towards the vertex of the prism.
Out of the above inferences, the correct ones are:
(a) I, II and III (b) I, III and IV
(c) II, III and IV (d) I and IV
5. Which of the following structures is involved in gaseous exchange in woody stem of a plant as shown in
the figure?
(a) Stomata (b) Guard cell

(c) Lenticel (d) Epidermis
6. A feature of reproduction that is common to Amoeba, Spirogyra and yeast is that

(a) They reproduce asexually (b) They are all unicellular
(c) They reproduce only sexually (d) They are all multicellular
7. Ethane (C 2 H 6) on complete combustion gave CO 2 and water. It shows that the results are in accordance
with the law of conservation of mass. Then, the coefficient of oxygen is equal to
(a) 7/2 (b) 3/2
(c) 5/2 (d) 9/2
8. When white light passes through the achromatic combination of prisms, then what is observed ?
(a) Deviation (b) Dispersion
(c) Both deviation and dispersion (d) Atmospheric refraction
9. Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to
Which among the following statement(s) is(are) true?

(i) the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride.
(ii) sublimation of silver chloride.
(iii) decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride.
(iv) oxidation of silver chloride.
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 (d) Only 4
10. Magnesium reacts with hot water and steam both. Human body stores energy in form of:
(a) Glucose (b) Insulin
(c) glycogen (d) Fructose
11. No matter how far you stand from a mirror, your image appears erect. The mirror is likely to be-
(a) Plane (b) Concave
(c) Convex (d) Either plane or convex
12. What must be preserved in an ecosystem, if the system needs to be maintained?

(a) Producers and carnivores (b) Producers and decomposers
(c) Carnivores and decomposers (d) Herbivores and carnivores

13. Posture and balance of the body is controlled by

(a) cerebrum (b) cerebellum
(c) medulla (d) pons
14. A student determines the focal length of a device X , by focusing the image of a far off object on the screen
positioned as shown in figure The device X is a
(a) Convex lens (b) Concave lens

(c) Convex mirror (d) Concave mirror
15. Which among the following statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?
(a) It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame.

(b) It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas.
(c) It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas.
(d) It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas.
16. Mineral acids are stronger acids than carboxylic acids because
(i) mineral acids are completely ionized.
(ii) carboxylic acids are completely ionized
(iii) mineral acids are partially ionized
(iv) carboxylic acids are partially ionized
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (ii) (d) (iii) and (iv)
Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.
17. Assertion : Photosynthesis is considered as an endothermic reaction.

Reason : Energy gets released in the process of photosynthesis.
(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.
18. Assertion : Our body maintains blood sugar level.

Reason : Pancreas secretes insulin which helps to regulate blood sugar levels in the body.
(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.
19. Assertion : Artificial kidney is a device used to remove nitrogenous waste products from the blood through
dialysis.
Reason : Reabsorption does not occur in artificial kidney.
(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) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
20. Assertion : The product of resistivity and conductivity of a conductor depends on the material of the
conductor.
Reason : Because each of resistivity and conductivity depends on the material of the conductor.
(A).
SECTION-B
Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21. If you keep the potted plant horizontally for 2-3 days, what type of movements would be shown by the
shoot and root after two or three days. Why ?
22. What are the rules of inheritance ?
23. A. What prevents the metals such as magnesium, aluminium, zinc and lead from oxidation at ordinary
temperature ?
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B. Explain why sodium hydroxide solution cannot be kept in aluminium containers ? Write equation
for the reaction that may take for the same.
24. What is meant by pollination? Name and differentiate between the two modes of pollination in flowering
plants.
25. A. State two positions in which a concave mirror produces a magnified image of a given object. List
two differences between the two images.
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B. What is the difference between virtual images produced by concave, plane and convex mirror ?
26. In the cartoon below, a rabbit is shown eating grass and later a fox is seen hunting the rabbit. In the next
frame, after the fox dies, mushrooms and earthworms are feeding on its body.
What role do the rabbit and fox play in the food chain?
SECTION-C
Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27. Aman creates a compact device that uses an organic compound (C3H8O) reacting with sodium metal to
produce hydrogen gas. This hydrogen powers a fuel cell, providing a clean and immediate energy source.
Deduce the possible structure of the compound. Write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction.
28. A. Our government launches campaigns to provide information about AIDS prevention, testing and
treatment by putting posters, conducting radio shows and using other agencies of advertisements.
To which category of diseases AIDS belongs ? Name and explain. What is its causative organism ?
Also give two more examples of such diseases.

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B. Distinguish between pollination and fertilisation. Mention the site and the product of fertilisation
in a flower.
29. Explain the following chemical changes, giving one example in each case :
(i) Displacement or substitution,
(ii) Dissociation,
(iii) Isomerisation reaction.
30. Why does a ray of light passing through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror after reflection, is
reflected back along the same path ?
31. (i) A compound lens is made of two lenses in contact having powers + 12.5 D and - 2.5 D . Find the
focal length and power of the combination.
(ii) The magnification produced by a mirror is + 1 . What does this mean ?
32. In the given circuit, find :
(i) Total resistance of the network of resistors

(ii) Current through ammeter A
33. (i) How many eggs are produced every month by either of the ovaries in a human female ? Where does
fertilization take place in the female reproductive system ?
(ii) What happens in case the eggs released by the ovary are not fertilized?
SECTION-D
Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34. Discuss the physical properties of non-metals.

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Discuss the exceptions in the properties of metals and non-metals.

35. Suggest three contraceptive methods to control the size of human population. Mention two factors that
determine the size of population.
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How do the following organisms reproduce by asexual methods ?
(i) Euglena
(ii) Spirogyra
(iii) Ginger
(iv) Chrysanthemum
(v) Strawberry
(vi) Mango
36. A household uses the following electric appliances :

(i) refrigerator of rating 400 W for 10 hours each day.
(ii) two electric fans of rating 80 W each for 6 hours daily.
(iii) six electric tubes of rating 18 W each for 6 hours daily.
Calculate the electricity bill for the household for month of June, if cost of electrical energy is < 3.00 per
unit.
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The values of current I flowing in a given resistor for the corresponding values of potential difference V
across the resistor are given below:
I (ampere) 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

V (volt) 1.6 3.4 6.7 10.2 13.2
Plot a graph between V and I and calculate the resistance of the resistor.
SECTION-E
Question 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. After coming from playground, Tanu feels very hungry. But still some more time was required by her
mother to cook food. While waiting on dining table Tanu was playing with her spoon. All of sudden she
observed two different orientations of her face when she looked her face from both sides of spoon.
She was confused why the orientation of her face changed in two cases. She was curious to know why her
reflected image appears upside down in the one surface of a spoon but the correct way up in the opposite
surface.
(i) Which type of image is formed on the both surface of spoon?

(ii) As tanu move concave surface of spoon towards her face, again she find that there comes a point
(provided the spoon is big enough) where her image flips from inverted to upright. State the
condition under which it happens ? Is this image real or virtual?
(iii) The given ray diagram depict the correct explanation of the image formed by one surface of the
spoon. Name the surface which can form the image as depicted in given ray diagram?
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(iv) Tanu was trying to form image using a concave mirror. She got an inverted and real image of same
size of the object. Given figure shows four possible positions of the image formed. Figure out the
correct position and justify it.
38. Acids, bases and salts are three main categories of chemical compounds. These have certain definite
properties which distinguish one class from the other.
The acids are sour in taste while bases are bitter in taste. Tasting a substance is not a good way of
finding out if it is an acid or a base! Acids and bases can be better distinguished with the help of
indicators. Indicators are substances that undergo a change of colour with a change of acidic, neutral or
basic medium. Many of these indicators are derived from natural substances such as extracts from flower
petals and barrier. Litmus, a purple dye is extracted from the lichen plant. Some indicators are prepared
artificially. For example, methyl orange and phenolphthalein. Given below is a table of indicators and their
colour change in acidic and basic medium.
Indicator Colour in Acid Colour in Alkali

Litmus Red Blue
Methyl Pinkish red Yellow
Phenolphthalein Colourless Pink
(i) Give two examples each of natural and artificial indicators.
(ii) An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which solution would reverse
the change-ammonium hydroxide solution or hydrochloric acid?
(iii) What will be the change in colour when a few drops of phenolphthalein is added to a solution having
pH 8.5.
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(iv) What is universal indicator?
39. Questions are based on the two table given below. Study these tables related to blood pressure level and
answer the question that follow :
Table-A
BLOOD PRESSURE CATEGORY SYSTOLIC mm Hg DIASTOLIC mm Hg

(Upper number) (Lower number)
Normal 120 80
Elevated 120–129 Less than 80
High Blood Pressure 130–139 80–90
(Hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure 140 or higher 90 or higher

(Hypertension) Stage 2
Hypertensive crisis (consult your Higher than 180 Higher than 120
doctor immediately)
Table-B
Time of Measurement Blood Pressure
Patient–X Patient–Y
Morning 75–115 85–125
Afternoon 79–122 80–120
Evening 82–132 75–110
(i) In the table B, at which time patent–Y have ideal normal blood pressure ?
(ii) Identify the patient, which have hypertension stage-1 blood pressure ?
(iii) Which Diet is the best for high blood pressure patient ?
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(iv) What is the ideal blood pressure measurement of a human ?
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Sample Paper 02
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
mark each.
SECTION-A

Heat
xCaCO 3 (s) yCaO (s) + zCO2 (g)
(a) 1,1,2 (b) 2,2,1
(c) 1,1,1 (d) 2,1,2
2. Quick lime combines vigorously with water to form (A) which reacts slowly with the carbon dioxide in air
to form (B).Identify the compounds (A) and (B).
(A) (B)
a. Calcium carbonate Calcium hydroxide
b. Calcium hydroxide Calcium carbonate
c. Calcium Calcium bicarbonate
d. Calcium bicarbonate Calcium
3. Rusting of iron can be prevented by:

(i) Painting (ii) Galvanisation

(iii) Electrolytic refining (iv) Alloying
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Identify the unsaturated compounds from the following :

(i) Propane (ii) Propene
(iii) Propyne (iv) Chloropropane
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)
5. Which of the following is a feasible reaction?

(a) Ba (s) + K 2 SO 4 (aq) $ BaSO 4 (aq) + 2K (s)
(b) Zn (s) + 2AgNO 3 (aq) $ Zn (NO 3) 2 (aq) + 2Ag (s)
(c) Mg (s) + Na 2 SO 4 (aq) $ MgSO 4 (aq) + 2Na (s)
(d) Cu (s) + MgSO 4 (aq) $ CuSO 4 (aq) + Mg (s)
6. Which of the following is an example of displacement reaction?

(a) NaOH + HNO 3 " NaNO 3 + H 2 O (b) Cu + 2AgNO 3 " Cu (NO 3) 2 + 2Ag
(c) 2Hg + O 2 " 2HgO (d) FeCl 3 + 2NaOH " 3NaCl + Fe (OH) 3
7. In the given figure the various trophic levels are shown in a pyramid. At which trophic level is maximum
energy available ?
(a) T4 (b) T2
(c) T1 (d) T3
8. Process of conversion of light energy to chemical energy and splitting of water molecules into hydrogen
and oxygen in plants is known as
(a) Photosynthesis (b) Photoperiodism
(c) Plant nutrition (d) Plant hormone functions
9. A prism ABC (with BC as base) is placed in different orientations. A narrow beam of white light is
incident on the prism as shown in figure. In which of the following cases, after dispersion, the third colour
from the top corresponds to the colour of the sky?
(a) (i) (b) (ii)

(c) (iii) (d) (iv)
10. A round, green seeded pea plant (RR yy) is crossed with wrinkled, yellow seeded pea plant, (rr YY) the
seeds produced in F1 generation are
(a) round and yellow (b) round and green
(c) wrinkled and green (d) wrinkled and yellow
11. Electrical impulse travels in a neuron from

(a) Dendrite " axon " axonal end " cell body (b) Cell body " dendrite " axon " axonal end
(c) Dendrite " cell body " axon " axonal end (d) Axonal end " axon " cell body " dendrite
12. Some of the substances used in making of a modern safety match box are listed below :
(i) Antimony trisulfide (ii) Glass powder

(iii) Potassium chlorate (iv) Red phosphorus
The head of modern safety match stick contains :
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 3 and 1
13. Which among the following is not the function of testes at puberty?
(i) Formation of germ cells (ii) Secretion of testosterone
(iii) Development of placenta (iv) Secretion of estrogen
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)
14. In an electrical circuit two resistors of 2 Ω and 4 Ω respectively are connected in series to a 6 V battery
as shown in the figure. The heat dissipated by the 4 Ω resistor in 5 s will be
(a) 5 J (b) 10 J
(c) 20 J (d) 30 J
15. When a 4 V battery is connected across an unknown resistor, there is a current of 100 mA in the circuit.
The value of the resistance of the resister is
(a) 4 Ω (b) 40 Ω
(c) 400 Ω (d) 0.4 Ω
16. Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) The rainbow is produced by the reflection of white sun light by water drops in the atmosphere.
(b) The blue colour of the sky is due to scattering of light.
(c) The stars appear higher in the sky than actually are,due to scattering of light.
(d) The planets twinkle at night due to atmospheric refraction of light.
17. Assertion : Chemical equations can be made more informative.

Reason : We can write physical state of reactants and products, temperature and pressure, name of
catalyst used etc.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
18. Assertion : Traits like eye colour or height are inherited traits.
Reason : Inherited traits are not transferred from parents to young ones.
(A).
19. Assertion : Aerobic animals are not truly aerobic.

Reason : Anaerobically they produce lactic acid.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
20. Assertion : Electric appliances with metallic body have three connections, whereas an electric bulb has
two pin connections.
Reason : Three pin connections reduce heating of connecting wires.
(A).
SECTION-B
21. A certain tissue in a green plant somehow got blocked and the leaves wilted. What was the tissue that
got blocked ?
22. Write one function each of the salivary glands, liver and pancreas.
23. A. Name two metals that start floating after sometime when immersed in water and why ?
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B. Explain how mercury is extracted from its sulphide ore (Cinnabar). Give equations of the reactions
involved.
24. Why and how does water enter continuously into the root xylem ?
25. A The current flowing through a resistor connected in a circuit and the potential difference developed
across its ends are as shown in the diagram by milliammeter and voltmeter readings respectively :
(i) What are the least counts of these meters?

(ii) What is the resistance of the resistor?
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B A V -I graph for a nichrome wire is given below. What do you infer from this graph? Draw a
labelled circuit diagram to obtain such a graph.
26. The cartoon below addresses a growing concern :
What effect might the use of pesticides have on humans if they are at the top of the food chain? Explain
briefly.
SECTION-C
27. (i) An element X on reacting with oxygen forms an oxide X2 O as shown in figure. The oxide dissolves
in water and turns blue litmus red. Predict the nature of the element whether metal or non-metal.
(ii) A farmer stored copper sulphate solution in an iron container for agricultural use. After a few days,
holes appeared in the container. Explain the chemical reaction that caused this and recommend a better
material for storing the solution. ?
28. A. Define the two main methods of reproduction in living organisms.

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B. List six specific characteristics of sexual reproduction.
29. A chemical factory combines hydrogen and oxygen to manufacture water. The balanced chemical equation
assist in optimizing the reaction and minimizing waste of reactants. What does a balanced chemical
equation convey ?
30. Ram placed an object in front of a convex lens of focal length 15 cm. The image formed is three times the
size of the object. Calculate the two possible distances of the object from the lens.
31. The image of a candle flame placed at a distance of 30 cm from a mirror is formed on a screen placed in
front of the mirror at a distance of 60 cm from its pole.
(i) What is the nature of the mirror ?
(ii) Find its focal length, if the height of the flame is 2.4 cm, find the h eight of its image.
(iii) State whether the image formed is erect or inverted.
32. A student named Riya is conducting an experiment using a coil wound around a long, hollow cardboard
tube connected to a battery to demonstrate the concept of electromagnetism. Copy the diagram
(i) Show the polarity acquired by each face of the solenoid.

(ii) Draw the magnetic field lines of force inside the coil and also show their direction.
(iii) Mention two methods to increase the strength of the magnetic field inside the coil.
33. (i) What is full form of (i) UNEP (ii) CFCs.

(ii) On what basis are organisms grouped as producers, consumers and decomposer ?
(iii) Write two problems that would arise if there were no decomposer in are ecosystem.
SECTION-D
34. (i) Draw electron dot structure of methane molecule.

(ii) Identify the functional groups present in the following compounds :
(a) C 2 H 6 O
(b) C 2 H 4 O
(iii) A mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt for welding. Why do you think a mixture of ethyne and
air is not used for welding ?
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(i) Explain why carbon forms covalent bond? Give two reasons for carbon forming a large number of
compounds.
(ii) Explain the formation of ammonia molecule.
35. What is vegetative propagation? Briefly describe various methods of vegetative propagation.
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(i) Draw diagram of human alimentary canal and label the following :
(a) Part in which starch digestion starts.
(b) Part in which bile is stored.
(c) Part in which nutrients are absorbed.
(d) Part in which water is absorbed.
(ii) Mention the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
(iii) What function is served by the following :
(a) Gastric sphincter
(b) Anal sphincter
36. (i) What is an electromagnet ? List any two uses.

(ii) Draw a labelled diagram to show how an electromagnet is made.
(iii) State the purpose of soft iron core used in making an electromagnet.
(iv) List two ways of increasing the strength of an electromagnet if the material of the electromagnet is
fixed.
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State the factors on which the resistance of a cylindrical conductor depends. How will resistance of a
conductor change if it is stretched so that its length is doubled ?

SECTION-E
Question no. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts. Internal choice is
37. When a metal is attacked by substances around it such as moisture, acids, etc., it is said to corrode, and
this process is called corrosion. The black coating on silver, green coating on copper and reddish-brown
powder on iron surface are some examples of corrosion.
(i) What is the name given to the corrosion of iron?

(ii) What is the formula of green colour coating on copper?
(iii) Name two methods to prevent corrosion of iron.
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(iv) Is corrosion a redox reaction?
38. The human brain, part of the central nervous system, controls body activities by processing sensory
information and issuing instructions. It consists of the cerebrum, brainstem, and cerebellum, with the
cerebrum being the largest and divided into two hemispheres. The brain is protected by the skull,
cerebrospinal fluid, and the blood-brain barrier. However, it is susceptible to damage from trauma,
strokes, degenerative diseases, and psychiatric disorders. Tumors can also affect the brain. Neuroanatomy
studies its structure, while neuroscience focuses on its functions.
(i) Which is the central part of the nervous system?

(ii) What is the largest part of the human brain?
(iii) What are the functions of the brain?
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(iv) What is the branch which studies the anatomy of brain?
39. The human eye is like a camera. Its lens system forms an image on a light-sensitive screen called the
retina. Light enters the eye through a thin membrane called the cornea. It forms the transparent bulge
on the front surface of the eyeball as shown in the figure. The crystalline lens merely provides the finer
adjustment of focal length required to focus objects at different distances on the retina. We find a
structure called iris behind the cornea. Iris is a dark muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the
pupil. The pupil regulates and controls the amount of light entering the eye.
The Human Eye
There are mainly three common refractive defects of vision. These are
(i) myopia or near-sightedness, (ii) hypermetropia or far-sightedness, and (iii) Presbyopia. These defects
can be corrected by the use of suitable spherical lenses.
(i) What is the function of pupil in the human eye ?
(ii) What is the far point and near point of human eye with normal vision ?
(iii) A student has difficulty reading the blackboard while sitting in the last row. What could be the
defect the child is suffering from ?
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(iv) What is the function of iris in human eye ?
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Sample Paper 03
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
mark each.
SECTION-A

x H 2 (g) + y O 2 (g) " z H 2 O (l)
(a) 2, 1, 2 (b) 1, 2, 1
(c) 3, 2, 3 (d) 2, 2, 1
2.
Which of the following two combinations are correct?
Metal Gas Evolved

(i) Copper Yes
(ii) Iron Yes
(iii) Magnesium No
(iv) Zinc Yes
(a) i and iii (b) i and iv

(c) ii and iii (d) ii and iv
3. Observe the diagram of an activity given below. What does it help to conclude, when the person exhales
into the test-tube?
(a) Fermentation occurs in the presence of oxygen.

(b) Percentage of carbon dioxide is more in inhaled air.
(c) Fermentation occurs in the presence of carbon dioxide.
(d) Percentage of carbon dioxide is more in the exhaled air.
4. The current flowing through a wire of resistance 2Ω varies with time as shown in figure below. The
amount of heat produced (in J) in 3 s would be:
(a) 18 J (b) 2 J
(c) 10 J (d) 28 J
5. The magnetic field lines of solenoid are similar to the magnetic field lines of bar magnet. Which image
correctly shows the solenoid as a bar magnet?
6. The direction of magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current can be determined by:
(a) Fleming’s right hand rule (b) Right hand thumb rule
(c) Lenz’s law (d) Fleming’s left hand rule
7. Ankit observed that the stain of curry on a white shirt becomes reddish-brown when soap is scrubbed on
it,.but it turns yellow again when the shirt is washed with plenty of water. What might be the reason for
his observation?
(i) Soap is acidic in nature.
(ii) Soap is basic in nature.
(iii) Turmeric is a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in bases.
(iv) Turmeric is a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in acids.
(a) (ii) and (iii) (b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)
8. Which of the following hydrocarbons represent the isomer of Butene?
9. Which option correctly lists the changes that occur in females during puberty?
(a) reproductive organs enlarge, size of the breasts increases, thick hairs grow on the body
(b) thick hairs grow on face, cracking of voice, enlargement of reproductive organ
(c) size of the breasts increases, beginning of menstruation, thick hairs grow on the body
(d) thin hairs growth occurs on the body, size of the breasts increases, pitch of the voice increases
10. Equal volumes of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions of same concentration are mixed and
the pH of the resulting solution is checked with a pH paper. What would be the colour obtained?
(a) Red (b) Blue
(c) Orange (d) Yellowish green

11. What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulses?
12. Two bulbs have the following ratings :

(i) 40 W, 220 V.
(ii) 20 W, 100 V.
The ratio of their resistance is :
(a) 2 : 1 (b) 1 : 2
(c) 1 : 3 (d) 1 : 1
13. Which of the following statements are correct in reference to the role of A (shown in the given diagram)
during a breathing cycle in human beings?
(i) It helps to decrease the residual volume of air in lungs.

(ii) It flattens as we inhale.
(iii) It gets raised as we inhale.
(iv) It helps the chest cavity to become larger.
(a) (iii) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (ii)
14. Following observations are observed when calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water.
Identify the incorrect observations.

(i) It is an endothermic reaction.
(ii) Slaked lime is produced.
(iii) Quick lime is produced.
(iv) It is an exothermic reaction.
(v) It is a combination reaction.
(a) (iii) and (iv) (b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii), (iv) and (v) (d) (i) and (iii)
15. In which of the following setups would the bulb glow?
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (i) and (ii)

(c) (i), (ii) and (iv) (d) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
16. If two parents have the genotypes AA # aa, the probability of having an aa genotype in the F1 generation
is:
(a) 50 per cent (b) 25 per cent
(c) None of these (d) 75 per cent
17. Assertion (A): Accumulation of variation in a species increases the chances of its survival in changing
environment.
Reason (R): Accumulation of heat resistance in some bacteria ensure their survival even when temperature
in environment rises too much.
(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.
18. Assertion (A): A solenoid tends to expand, when current passes through it.
Reason (R): Two straight parallel metallic wires carrying current in same direction repel each other.
(A).
Assertion (A).
19. Assertion (A): It is necessary to separate oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood in mammals and birds.
Reason (R): Mammals and birds are warm blooded animals and they depend on environment for their
body temperature regulation.
(A).
Assertion (A).
20. Assertion (A): Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost is an endothermic reaction.
Reason (R): Decomposition reaction involves breakdown of a single reactant into simpler products.
(A).
Assertion (A).
SECTION-B
21. A. How can change of size of eyeball be one of the reason for:
(i) Myopia
(ii) Hypermetropia
Compare the size of eyeball with that of a normal eye in each case. How does this change of size affect
the position of image in each case?
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B. 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 prisms used for
the purpose should be identical and placed in an inverted position with respect to each other?
22. How is O2 and CO2 transported in human beings?
23. DDT was sprayed in a lake to regulate breeding of mosquitoes. How would it affect the trophic levels in
the following food chain associated with a lake? Justify your answer.
HAWK
.
LARGE FISH
.
SMALL FISH
.
PLANKTON
.
AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT
24. List two different functions performed by pancreas in our body.
25. Label the parts of a neuron in the given figure:
26. A green salt on heating decomposes to produce a colourless suffocating gas and Leaves behind a reddish
brown residue. Name the salt and write the decomposition reaction.
o
Give suitable reason for the following statements:
(i) We feel burning sensation in the stomach when we overeat.
(ii) The crystals of washing soda change to white powder on exposure to air.
SECTION-C
27. (i) Draw ray diagram to show the principal focus of

(a) a concave mirror, and
(b) a convex mirror.
(ii) In the following diagram, MM is a concave mirror and AB is an object. Draw on your answer sheet
a ray diagram to show the formation of image of this object.
28. (i) Write the essential condition for the following reaction to take place:
2AgBr $ 2Ag + Br2

Write one application of this reaction.
(ii) Complete the following chemical equation of a chemical reaction:
Heat

2FeSO 4 Fe 2 O 3 + .......... + ..........
(iii) What happens when water is added to quick lime? Write chemical equation.
29. (i) Name the poles P, Q, R and S of the magnets in the following figures a and b.
(ii) State the inference drawn about the direction of the magnetic field lines on the basis of these
diagrams.
30. The table below shows the colour of universal indicator paper (UI paper) at different pH values.
(i) UI paper turns purple in oven cleaner solution. What is the pH of oven cleaner solution?
(ii) Suggest the substance in oven cleaner solution that turns UI paper purple.
(iii) UI paper turns yellowish-green in milk. What is the pH of milk?
(iv) The milk was left outside for five days. When the milk was re-tested with UI paper, the paper
turned orange. What has happened to the milk?
31. How can we help in reducing the problem of waste disposal? Suggest any three methods.
32. Describe the structure and function of the basic filtering unit of kidney.
o
How does nutrition take place in Amoeba? How is it different in Paramoecium?
33. A student wants to project the image of a candle flame on a screen 80 cm in front of a mirror by keeping
the candle flame at a distance of 20 cm from its pole.
(i) Which type of mirror should the student use?
(ii) Find the magnification of the image produced.
(iii) Find the distance between the object and its image.
(iv) Draw a ray diagram to show the image formation in this case and mark the distance between the
object and its image.

SECTION-D
34. Based on the given diagram, answer the questions given below:
(i) Label the parts A, B, C and D.

(ii) Name the hormones secreted by testis and mention its role.
(iii) State the functions of B and C in the process of reproduction.
o
(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 fertilisation into:
(a) Seed
(b) Fruit
35. (i) How will you infer with the help of an experiment that the same current flows through every part
of the circuit containing three resistors R1, R2 and R3 in series connected to a battery of V volts?
(ii) Study the following circuit and find out:
(a) Current in 12Ω resistor.
(b) Difference in the readings of Al and A2, if any.
o
(i) List two disadvantages of using a series circuit in homes.
(ii) Calculate the effective resistance between A and B in the circuit given below:
36. Soaps and detergents are both types of salts. State the difference between the two. Write the mechanism
of the cleansing action of soaps. Why do soaps not form lather (foam) with hard water? Mention any two
problems that arise due to the use of detergents instead of soaps.
o
A compound A (C2H4O2) 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’ (C4H8O2). On addition of NaOH to ‘D’ gives back B and C. Identify A, B, C and
D. Write the reactions involved.
SECTION-E
37. The modes by which various organisms reproduce depend on the body design of the organisms. In asexual
reproduction, a single individual parent produces offsprings without the involvement of gametes. This
method is a common means of increasing the offsprings rapidly under favourable conditions. Asexual
reproduction occurs mostly in unicellular organisms, some plants and certain simple multicellular animals.
(i) State the name of the organism in which binary fission takes place in a definite orientation. Also
name the disease caused by this organism.
(ii) Leaves of ‘Bryophyllum’ when they fall on the soil develop into new plants whereas a banana leaf
will not be able to do so. Why?
(iii) Explain the process of budding in Hydra.
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(iv) What happens when:
(a) a spirogyra filament matures and attains a considerable length and
(b) a sporangia in Rhizopus bursts on maturation?
o
38. Electrolysis of water is a popular method used for different applications in various industries. The
electrolysis of water is mainly carried out to yield pure hydrogen and oxygen gases. It involves passing
an electric current through the water which results in decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity. Sulphuric acid is added to the water so that the conductance
of water increases which makes the reaction faster. The setup for electrolysis of water is given below:
The number of hydrogen molecules produced in electrolysis is twice the number of oxygen molecules. Also,
hydrogen is double in volume than oxygen.
(i) Name the gases evolved at cathode and anode respectively. Why is volume of one gas collected at
one electrode is double of anode?
(ii) How will you test the gas evolved at cathode and at anode?
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(iv) Write the chemical equation for electrolysis of water.
Why are few drops of H2SO4 added to pure water?
39. Aditya and his friend Manoj placed a candle flame in front of a convex lens at various distances from it
and obtained the image of the candle flame on a white screen.
He noted down the position of the candle, screen and the lens as under
Position of candle = 20 cm
Position of convex lens = 50 cm
Position of the screen = 80 cm
(i) What is the position of the image formed from the convex Lens?
(ii) What is the focal length of the convex tens?
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Where will the image be formed, if he shifts the candle towards the lens at a position of 35 cm?
(iii) What is the nature of the image formed if Aditya shifts the candle towards the lens to 36m?
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Sample Paper 04
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
mark each.
SECTION-A

x H 2 (g) + y O 2 (g) " z H 2 O (l)
(a) 2, 1, 2 (b) 1, 2, 1
(c) 3, 2, 3 (d) 2, 2, 1
2. Match the following salts to their correct category of water hardness.
Salts Category
1. Sodium Chloride A. Soft Water
2. Sodium Sulphate B. Causes Permanent Hardness
3. Calcium Chloride C. Permanent Hard

Water
4. Magnesium Sulphate D. Does Not Contribute to Hardness
1 2 3 4
(a) A D C B
(b) A B C D
(c) D A B C
(d) A C D B

3.
Which of the following gases formed at the anode and the cathode?
(a) Chlorine, Hydrogen (b) Hydrogen, Chlorine
(c) Hydrogen, Hydrogen (d) Chlorine, Chlorine
4. A metal M of moderate reactivity is present as its sulphide X . On heating in air, X converts into is oxide
Y and a gas evolves. On heating Y and X together, the metal M is produced. X and Y respectively are
(a) X cuprous sulphide, Y cuprous oxide (b) X cuprous sulphide, Y cupric oxide
(c) X sodium sulphide, Y sodium oxide (d) X calcium sulphide, Y calcium oxide
5. The strength of magnetic field inside a long current carrying straight solenoid is
(a) More at the ends than at the centre

(b) Minimum in the middle
(c) Same at all points
(d) Found to increase from one end to the other
6. Vegetative propagation refers to formation of new plants from

(a) Stem, roots and flowers
(b) Stem, roots and leaves
(c) Stem, flowers and fruits
(d) Stem, leaves and flowers

7. A graph was plotted to show the energy output of two types of respiration. Identify the type of respiration
denoted by curves A and B .
(a) Anaerobic respiration , Aerobic respiration

(b) Aerobic respiration, Anaerobic respiration
(c) Aerobic respiration, Aerobic respiration
(d) Anaerobic respiration, Anaerobic respiration
8. Transpiration helps :
(a) in the absorption
(b) in the upward movement of water minerals dissolved in it from roots to the leaves
(c) in temperature regulation
(d) all of the above
9. V -I graph for the two wires A and B are shown in the figure. If we connect both the wires one by one to
the same battery which of the two will produce more heat per unit time ?
(a) A (b) B
(c) Both A and B (d) None of these
10. Which of the following the father of genetics ?

(a) Mendel (b) Hook
(c) Faraday (d) Newton

11. What is the maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5 Ω ?
(a) 1/5 Ω (b) 10 Ω
(c) 5 Ω (d) 1 Ω
12. Involuntary actions in the body are controlled by

(a) Medulla in fore brain (b) Medulla in mid brain
(c) Medulla in hind brain (d) Medulla in spinal cord
13. The strength of magnetic field around a current carrying conductor is
(a) inversely proportional to the current but directly proportional to the square of the distance from
wire.
(b) directly proportional to the current and inversely proportional to the distance from wire.
(c) directly proportional to the distance and inversely proportional to the current
(d) directly proportional to the current but inversely proportional the square of the distance from wire.
14. In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow
precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate is not available, which of
the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate
15. Which of the following statements is true for acids?

(a) Bitter and change red litmus to blue
(b) Sour and change red litmus to blue
(c) Sour and change blue litmus to red
(d) Bitter and change blue litmus to red
16. Which of the following is the correct representation of electron dot structure of nitrogen ?

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.
17. Assertion : Changing of colour of copper from reddish brown to black is an example of reduction.
Reason : Hydrogen is removed.
18. Assertion : The sex of the children will be determined by chromosome received from the father.
Reason : A human male has one X and one Y -chromosome.
(A).
19. Assertion : Egestion in amoeba takes place through a permanent membrane present in them.
Reason : Cilia is absent in amoeba.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
20. Assertion : Force experienced by moving charge will be maximum if direction of velocity of charge is
perpendicular to applied magnetic field.
Reason : Force on moving charge is independent of direction of applied magnetic field.
(A).
SECTION-B
21. State the function of Bowman’s Capsule and glomerulus.
22. State the necessary conditions of autotrophic nutrition and name the by product. Mention the source of
this by product.
23. A. What is meant by galvanisation ? Why is it done ?

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B. Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity in molten state ?
24. In winter the frequency of urination is more. Why ?

25. Imagine you are standing outside on a clear day, and you notice the sky appears blue. You are curious
to understand why this happens, and you decide to research the phenomenon to explain it scientifically.
o
What type of spectacles should be worn by a person having the defects of myopia as well as hypermetropia?
How does it help ?
26. The cartoon below shows a factory releasing chemical waste into a river, which flows into the ocean. Fish
and aquatic life in the river and ocean absorb these chemicals over time.
What impact would this process have on humans if they are at the top of the food chain?
SECTION-C
27. In an industrial wastewater treatment plant, engineers use hydrogen sulfide gas to treat copper-containing
waste. When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of copper sulphate, the colour of the
solution fades and a black precipitate is obtained.
(i) Name the type of reaction mentioned above.
(ii) Why does the colour of the solution fade away ?
(iii) Write the chemical name of the black precipitate formed.
28. (i) Blood pressure is high in the arteries and low in the veins. Give the possible reason for such
difference.
(ii) What is the major cause of high blood pressure ?
(iii) What may happen if a person is having a very high blood pressure ?
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(i) Name the following :
(a) The three carbon molecule that is formed due to break-down of glucose during respiration.
(b) The nitrogenous waste that is removed from the blood in our Kidneys.
(ii) How do unicellular organisms generally remove waste ?
29. (i) Arrange the metals Zn, Mg, Al, Cu and Fe in decreasing order of reactivity.
(ii) What would you observe when you put
(a) Some zinc pieces into blue copper sulphate solution ?
(b) Some copper pieces into green ferrous sulphate solution.
(iii) Name a metal which combines with hydrogen gas. Name the compound formed.
30. A mirror is fitted in a wall of the AGRA FORT. When you stand at a proper location, a full-size image
of the Taj Mahal can be seen in this mirror.
(i) What kind of mirror is it ?
(ii) Draw a ray diagram for such a mirror when the object is at infinity.
31. You are given a convex lens of focal length 10 cm. Where will you place an object to get a real, inverted
and highly enlarged image of the object. Draw a ray diagram.
32. Answer the following questions :

(i) What is the direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar-magnet ?
(ii) What is the SI unit of magnetic field ?
(iii) What does crowding of magnetic field lines indicate ?
33. How will you create an artificial aquatic ecosystem, which is self-sustainable?
SECTION-D
34. (i) Write the molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with ‘- ol ’ and
having two carbon atoms in the molecule.
With the help of balanced chemical equation indicate what happens when it is heated with excess
of concentrated H 2 SO 4 .
(ii) Write names of the following compounds :
(a) HCOOH
(b) CH 2 COCH 2 CH 3 .
(iii) Explain why carbon generally forms compounds by covalent bonds.

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(i) Define catenation. Why no other element exhibits the properties of catenation to the extent seen in
carbon compounds ?
(ii) Name the type of compound formed by the reaction of an organic acid and an alcohol. Write the
chemical equation for the reaction involved.
35. (i) Draw the diagram of female reproductive system and match and mark the 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?
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What are the three categories of contraceptive methods? Write briefly about each.
36. (i) What is meant by the statement, “The resistance of a conductor is one ohm”?
(ii) Define electric power. Write an expression relating electric power, potential difference and resistance.
(iii) How many 132 Ω resistors in parallel are required to carry 5 A on a 220 V line?
o
Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow :
(i) Why do the iron filings arrange in such a pattern?

(ii) What does this pattern demonstrate ?
(iii) Why do the iron filings near the bar magnet seem to align in the shape of closed curves ?
(iv) Can magnetic field lines travel from the south pole to the north pole of a magnet? Explain the
direction of magnetic field lines outside and inside the magnet.
SECTION-E
37. Nastic movements in plants are not directional movements. They are not dependent on the stimulus
and are growth independent. For example, the leaves of a touch me not plant (Mimosa pudica), fold up
immediately when touched. These kinds of changes occur due to the changes in the amount of water in the
leaves. Depending on the quantity, they either swell up or shrink. Plant hormones or phytohormones are
responsible for the control and coordination of plants. There are different types of hormones, which affect
the growth of a plant. Phytohormones are chemical compounds which are released by stimulated cells.
These hormones are diffused around the plant cells. They have a role in the cell division, cell enlargement,
cell differentiation, fruit growth, falling of leaves, ripening of fruits, ageing of plants etc.
(i) Name the phenomenon called for the movement in growth of plants.
(ii) What do you mean by nastic movement ?
(iii) What are the different types of harmonies of plants ?
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(iv) The plant harmone help in the cell growth at the shoot tips by elongating the cells and help in the
growth process is :
38. Auxins Activity series : Relative reactivities of metals
Potassium Most reactive

Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Aluminium
Zinc Reactivity decreases
Iron
Lead
Hydrogen
Copper
Mercury
Silver Least reactive
Gold
(i) What happens when iron nail is added to copper sulphate solution? What is the colour change ?
(ii) Identify the metal which reacts with very dilute nitric acid to evolve hydrogen gas. Name one more
metal not given in the above series which reacts in the same way with dilute nitric acid.
(iii) Name one important ore of copper with its chemical formula.
(iv) Which method is used to extract sodium from molten sodium chloride ?
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(v) Which metal is used in the galvanization of iron ?
39. While dealing with the reflection of light by spherical mirrors, we shall follow a set of sign conventions
called the New Cartesian Sign Convention. In this convention, the pole (P) of the mirror is taken as the
origin. The principal axis of the mirror is take as the x -axis of the coordinate system. In a spherical
mirror, the distance of the object from its pole is called the object distance ^u h . The distance of the image
from the pole of the mirror is called the image distance ^v h . Magnification produced by a spherical mirror
gives the relative extent to which the image of an object is magnified with respect to the object size. It is
expressed as the ratio of the height of the image to the height of the object. It is usually represented by
the letter ^m h .
(i) How can you calculate the magnification of a spherical mirror ?

(ii) What does a negative sign in the value of magnification indicates?
(iii) Find the focal length of a convex mirror whose radius of curvature is 32 cm.
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(iv) Why does the height of the object is taken to be positive?
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Sample Paper 05
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
mark each.
SECTION-A
1. Identify ‘p’, ‘q’, and ‘r’ in the following balanced reaction:

p Fe 2 O 3 (s) + q C (s) " r Fe (s) + CO 2 (g)
(a) 1, 3, 2 (b) 2, 3, 4
(c) 1, 1, 2 (d) 3, 1, 1
2. Match the following acids, bases, and salts with their correct properties or uses. Provide explanations for
each match.
Column A (Acid/Base/Salt) Column B (Properties/Uses)
A. Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) 1. Neutralizes acidic soils
B. Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) 2. Used in baking as a raising agent
C. Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) 3.. Found in the stomach for digestion
D. Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 4.. Used i Used in soap making n baking as a

raising agent
(a) A-1,B-2,C-3,D-4 (b) A-3,B-4,C-1,D-2

(c) A-2,B-2,C-3,D-1 (d) A-1,B-3,C-3,D-2

3. The statement of law of conservation of mass is:
(a) mass can neither be created nor destroy.

(b) mass can be created nor destroy.
(c) mass of the body cannot be remain same.
(d) none of these.
4. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a jar as shown in the figure?
(i) Salt formation takes place.

(ii) The temperature of the solution remains the same.
(iii) The temperature of the solution decreases.
(iv) The temperature of the solution increases.
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 and 4
5. Which of the following correctly represents graphical relation between angle of incidence (i) and angle of
reflection (r) ?
6. Based on the bonding pattern in ammonia, which of the following best describes the type of bonds present
between the nitrogen and hydrogen atoms?
(a) only single bonds
(b) only double bonds
(c) only triple bonds
(d) two double bonds and one single bond
7. Choose the correct statement that describe the arteries?
(a) They have thick elastic walls, blood flows under high pressure, collect blood from different organs and
bring it back to the heart.
(b) They have thin walls with valves inside, blood flows under low pressure and carry blood away from
the heart to various organs of the body.
(c) They have thick elastic walls, blood flows under low pressure, carry blood from the heart to various
organs of the body.
(d) They have thick elastic walls without valves inside, blood flows under high pressure and carry blood
away from the heart to different parts of the body.
8. Which of the following reaction is characterised by the yellow colour of product?

T
(a) 2Pb 3 O 4 6PbO (s) + O 2 (g)
(b) Zn (s) + H 2 SO 4 $ ZnSO 4 + H 2
(c) Na 2 CO 3 + H 2 SO 4 $ Na 2 SO 4 + H 2 O + CO 2
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(d) 2KClO 3 2KCl + 3O 2 (g)
9. Inorganic nitrates or nitrites help plants in the synthesis of which of the following?
(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Protein

10. The twinkling of stars is caused by the bending of light as it passes through layers of Earth’s atmosphere
with varying refractive indices. Which of the following explains this phenomenon?
(a) dispersion of light by water droplets
(b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices
(c) scattering of light by dust particles
(d) internal reflection of light by clouds
11. A doctor advised a person to take an injection of insulin to manage a condition related to improper
regulation of blood sugar levels. What could be the reason for prescribing insulin?
(a) his blood pressure was low (b) his heart was beating slowly
(c) he was suffering from goitre (d) his sugar level in blood was high
12. The number of chromosomes in parents and offsprings of a particular species remains constant due to
(a) doubling of chromosomes after zygote formation
(b) halving of chromosomes during gamete formation
(c) doubling of chromosomes after gamete formation
(d) halving of chromosomes after gamete formation
13. An object is immersed in a fluid. In order that the object becomes invisible, it should
(a) Behave as a perfect reflector
(b) Absorb all light falling on it
(c) Have refractive index one
(d) Have refractive index exactly matching with that of the surrounding fluid
14. Study the following ray diagram:
In this diagram, the angle of incidence, the angle of emergence and the angle of deviation respectively
have been represented by
(a) y, p, z (b) x, q, z
(c) p, y, z (d) p, z, y

15. Silver articles become black on prolonged exposure to air as shown in the figure. This is due to the
formation of
(a) Ag 3 N (b) Ag 2 O
(c) Ag 2 S (d) Ag 2 S and Ag 3 N
16. Select the statements that describe characteristics of genes

(i) genes are specific sequence of bases in a DNA molecule
(ii) a gene does not code for proteins
(iii) in individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome
(iv) each chromosome has only one gene
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
17. Assertion : The balancing of chemical equations is based on law of conservation of mass.
Reason : Total mass of reactants is equal to total mass of products.
18. Assertion : Plant hormones arc growth regulator.

Reason : Growth regulators promote or inhibit the growth.
(A).
19. Assertion : In woody plants, gaseous exchange occurs through lenticels.

Reason : Lenticels are specialised cells found along with stomata on the stem of woody plants.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
20. Assertion : Heater wire must have high resistance will be melting point.
Reason : If resistance is high, the electric conductivity will be less.
(A).
SECTION-B
21. What are the functions of the forebrain ?
22. “The sex of the children is determined by what they inherit from their father and not their mother”.
Justify.
23. Name the gas which is usually produced when dil. sulphuric acid reacts with a metal. Illustrate it with an
example. How will you test the evolution of this gas.
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The soil in a field is highly acidic. List any two materials which can be added to this soil to reduce its
acidity. Give the reason of your choice.
24. Variations are important for the survival of species overtime. Justify this statement with reasons.
25. State the two laws of reflection of light.

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A concave mirror is known as a converging mirror while a convex mirror is known as diverging mirror?
Explain why ?
26. In the following food chain, 5 J of energy is available to man. How much energy was available at producer
level ?

SECTION-C
27. A ship made of iron sinks in the ocean. After a few years, the ship’s iron parts begin to deteriorate due
to rusting. Explain why rusting occurs in this situation and the conditions that make rusting possible..
28. A. Explain Mendel’s experiment with peas on inheritance of characters considering only one visible
contrasting character.
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B. An angiosperm plant having red coloured flowers when crossed with the other having the same
colour produced 40 progenies out of which 30 plants were with red coloured flowers 10 plants were
with white colour flowers.Finds out :
(i) What is the possible genotype of parent plants ?
(ii) Which trait is dominated and recessive?
(ii) What is this cross called as and what is its phenotyping ratio ?
29. Anhydrous copper sulphate (CuSO 4) was dissolved in one beaker and hydrated copper sulphate
(CuSO 4 $ 5H2 O) was dissolved in another beaker. What heat changes do you expect in these beakers and
why ?
30. A person suffering from short-sightedness can see clearly only upon a distance of 2 metres. Find the nature
and power of the lens required to correct his vision.
31. (i) An object is placed at the focus of a convex lens. Draw a ray diagram to locate the position of the
image formed, if any state its position and nature.
(ii) An object placed 50 cm from a lens produces a virtual image at a distance of 10 cm from the lens.
Find the focal length of the lens and also state the type of the lens used.
32. (i) Write the mathematical expression for Joule’s law of heating.
(ii) Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 coulomb of charge in two hours through a
potential difference of 40 V.
33. Define an ecosystem. Draw a block diagram to show the flow of energy in an ecosystem.
SECTION-D
34. A metal E is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in the air, it catches fire. When
the product formed is dissolved in water it turns red litmus to blue.
(i) Name the metal E .
(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and when the product is
dissolved in water.
(iii) Explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride.
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(i) What is an ionic bond ?

(ii) How is an ionic bond formed ?
(iii) Writs the formation of magnesium chloride.
35. (i) Draw the diagram of a flower to show its male and female reproductive parts. Label the following
parts in it :
(a) Ovary
(b) Anther
(c) Filament
(d) Stigma
(ii) How does fusion of male and female gametes take place in plants?
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Differentiate between blood and lymph.
36. What is meant by magnetic force ? Name and explain the rule to determine the direction of force
experienced by a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field. How does this force gets affected on :
(i) doubling the magnitude of current.
(ii) reversing the direction of current flow and
(iii) reversing the direction of magnetic field?
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Two electric lamps rated 100 W, 220 V and 25 W, 220 V are connected in parallel. Calculate the total
electric current in the circuit.
SECTION-E
37. There are different types of chemical reactions occurring around us or being carried out for the benefit
of mandkind, e.g. combination reactions, decomposition reactions, displacement reactions, precipitation
reactions, reduction-oxidation (redox) reactions, photochemical reactions etc.
Now, answer the following questions :
(i) Combustion of coke is a combination reaction. CO 2 is not a pollutant. Then, why is combustion of
coke harmful?
(ii) Which reaction followed by two combination reactions are involved in white wash of walls?
(iii) Give one use of tin plating in daily life.
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(iv) How photochemical reactions have played an important in photography?
38. Reproduction (or procreation or breeding) is the biological process by which new individual organisms-
“offspring” are produced from their “parents”. Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all known life;
each individual organism exists as the result of reproduction. There are two forms of reproduction: asexual
and sexual. In asexual reproduction, an organism can reproduce without the involvement of another
organism. Asexual reproduction is not limited to single-celled organisms. The cloning of an organism
is a form of asexual reproduction. By asexual reproduction, an organism creates a genetically similar
or identical copy of itself. The evolution of sexual reproduction is a major puzzle for biologists. Sexual
reproduction typically requires the sexual interaction of two specialized organisms, called gametes, which
contain half the number of chromosomes of normal cells and are created by meiosis, with a male typically
fertilizing a female of the same species to create a fertilized zygote. This produces offspring organisms
whose genetic characteristics are derived from those of the two parental organisms. Asexual reproduction
is a process by which organisms create genetically similar or identical copies of themselves without the
contribution of genetic material from another organism. Bacteria divide asexually via binary fission.
Sexual reproduction is a biological process that creates a new organism by combining the genetic material
of two organisms in a process that starts with meiosis, a specialized type of cell division.
(i) What do you mean by reproduction?
(ii) How many forms of reproduction are there? What are they?
(iii) What do you mean by asexual reproduction?
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(iv) What do you mean by sexual reproduction?
39. Mr. Rakesh was helping her daughter Aruna at home understanding about the basics of reflection of light.
He found the simplest way to convey the role of curved mirrors using stainless steel teaspoon. Aruna got
surprised to know that virtual image is that which can be seen but cannot be obtained on the screen. Mr.
Rakesh then explained the formation of image using Ray diagrams.
(i) What do you mean by reflection of light?

(ii) The angle between incident ray and reflected ray is 60°. What is the value of angle of incidence?
(iii) A ray of light is incident on a plane mirror at an angle of 30°.what is the angle of reflection?
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(iv) What happens to a light ray that is incident normally on a surface?
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NODIA APP Sample Paper 01 Page 1

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

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(a) remove moisture condensed over the surface of ribbon.

(a) Stomata (b) Guard cell

6. A feature of reproduction that is common to Amoeba, Spirogyra and yeast is that

Which among the following statement(s) is(are) true?

12. What must be preserved in an ecosystem, if the system needs to be maintained?

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13. Posture and balance of the body is controlled by

(a) Convex lens (b) Concave lens

(a) It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame.

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Photosynthesis is considered as an endothermic reaction.

18. Assertion : Our body maintains blood sugar level.

22. What are the rules of inheritance ?

Also give two more examples of such diseases.

32. In the given circuit, find :

(i) Total resistance of the network of resistors

34. Discuss the physical properties of non-metals.

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36. A household uses the following electric appliances :

I (ampere) 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

(i) Which type of image is formed on the both surface of spoon?

Indicator Colour in Acid Colour in Alkali

BLOOD PRESSURE CATEGORY SYSTOLIC mm Hg DIASTOLIC mm Hg

High Blood Pressure 140 or higher 90 or higher

Time of Measurement Blood Pressure

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

3. Rusting of iron can be prevented by:

(i) Painting (ii) Galvanisation

4. Identify the unsaturated compounds from the following :

5. Which of the following is a feasible reaction?

6. Which of the following is an example of displacement reaction?

(a) (i) (b) (ii)

11. Electrical impulse travels in a neuron from

(i) Antimony trisulfide (ii) Glass powder

16. Which one of the following statements is correct?

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Chemical equations can be made more informative.

19. Assertion : Aerobic animals are not truly aerobic.

(i) What are the least counts of these meters?

26. The cartoon below addresses a growing concern :

28. A. Define the two main methods of reproduction in living organisms.

(i) Show the polarity acquired by each face of the solenoid.

33. (i) What is full form of (i) UNEP (ii) CFCs.

34. (i) Draw electron dot structure of methane molecule.

36. (i) What is an electromagnet ? List any two uses.

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(i) What is the name given to the corrosion of iron?

(i) Which is the central part of the nervous system?

The Human Eye

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

Which of the following two combinations are correct?

Metal Gas Evolved

(a) i and iii (b) i and iv

(a) Fermentation occurs in the presence of oxygen.

8. Which of the following hydrocarbons represent the isomer of Butene?

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11. What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulses?