ASIAN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHO0L SET-2

Jeemangalam, Hosur
Revision Examination-III (2024-"25)
Marks: 80
Class: X
Duration: 3hrs
Subject: Science
General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in5 sections.
ii. Allquestions are compulsory.
iii. Section Aconsists of 20 Objective Type Questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short Answer Type 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 Ouestions carrying 03 marks each. Answers
to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
vI. Section D consists of3 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 Assessment of 04 marks each
with sutb-parts.
Section-A
Questionltol6 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choice is correct. Select and write
the correct choice as well as the answer tothese questions.
Q.Nos. Questions Marks
In a redox reaction, oxidation refers to: 1

a) Gain of electrons b)Loss of oxygen c) Loss of electrons d) Addition of

hydrogen
2 Which of the following substances is abase?
a) Sodium chloride (NaCl)
b) Potassium bydroxide (KOH)
c) Carbon dioxide (CO:)
d) Water (HO)
3 Which ofthe followingsalts does not have water of crystallization? 1
a) Blue vitriol b) Baking soda c) Washing soda d) Gypsum
4 The difference of water molecules is gypsum and Plaster of Paris is
a) S/2 b) 2 c) 1/2 d) 3/2
An iron nail was suspended in CuSO4 solution and kept for a while the
solution is
a) Remained blue and coating was found on the nail.
b)Turned green and a coating was formed on the nail
c) Remained blue and no coating was formed on the nail
d)Tuned green and no coating was formed on the nail
6 The IUPAC name of the compound CH-CH-OH is 1

a) Methanol b) Ethanol c) Propanol d) Butanol

 How do these fungi obtain nutrition?

a) By eating the bread on which it is growing

own food
b)By using nutrients from the bread to prepare their

c) By allowing other organisms to grow on the bread

and then consuming
them

d) By breaking down the nutrientsof bread and then absorbing them

1
8 The endocrine system communicates through:
a) Nerve impulses b) Electrical signals c) Hormones d) Reflex actions
1
What type of reflex action occurs withoutconscious control?
a) Voluntary b) Involuntary c) Conditioned d) Learmed 1
10 Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas to lower blood glucose levels?
a) Insulin b) Glucagon c) Adrenaline d) Thyroxine
11 What is the role of the ovary in a flower?
a) To produce pollen b) To attract pollinators
c) To protect ovules and develop into fruit d) Tosupport the flower
12 .The physical appearance of an organism isreferred to as its: 1
a) Phenotype b) Genotype c) Chronmosome d) DNA
13 Which of the following describes a concave mirror?

a) Itconverges light rays. b) It diverges light rays

c) It produces real images only. d) It produces virtual images only.
14 Which of the following helps to focus light on the retina?
a)lris b)Pupil c) Ciliary muscles d) Cornea
15 Tworesistors of 62 and 3 2 are connected in parallel. What is the 1
cquivalent resistance?
a) 92 b)4 2 c) 1.5 2 d) 22
 16 Shreya places some iron flings around a magnet. The iron fillings arrange 1

themselves as shown in the image below:

Shreya labelled four different regions

around the magnet. Where would the magnetic field be the strongest?
a) P b)Q c) R d) S

QuestionNo.17 to 20 consists oftwo statements-Assertion (A) and Reason(R). Answer these

questions by selecting the appropriate option given below:
A. Both AandR are true, andR is the corect explanation ofA
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the corect explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true
17 Assertion (A):The direction of the magnetic field lines around a straight 1

conductor can bedetermined using the Right-Hand Thumb Rule.

Reason (R): The Right-Hand Thumb Rule states that the thumb points in the
direction of the magnetic field.
18 Assertion (A): A curent carrying wire deflects a magnetic needle placed
near it.
Reason(R): Amagnetic field exists around a current carrying wire.
19 Assertion (A): The concentration of harmful chemicals is least in human 1
beings.
Reason (R): Man is at the apex of the food chain.
20 Assertion (A): Deforestation contributes to an increase in carbon dioxide
levels in the atmosphere.
Reason (R): Trees absorb carbon dioxideduring photosynthesis.
Section-B
QuestionNo.21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 State the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions with an 2
example for each.

OR

What is a precipitation reaction? Give an example.

What are amphoteric oxides? Give examples? 2
What is is cellular respiration? During cellular respiration, the complete 2
Oxidation of one molecule of glucose (CaH:O) releases approximately 38
ATP molecules. Ifa cell metabolizes 5 molecules of glucose, how many
 ATP molecules are produced?
OR

the rate of transpiration in a

In acertain experiment,a scientist mecasured
hour. If the rate remains constant, how
plant and found that it was 3 ml. per
week? Write the source
much water will be lost through transpiration over a
of raw materials required by the plants for photosynthesis'? what
24 Ifa pure tallpea plant (TT) is crossed with a pure short pea plant (tt),
will be the phenotypic and genotypic ratio of the F1 generation? 2
25 Stars appear to twinkle, what is the scientific reason? Why don't planets
twinkle like stars?
26 If the length of a wire is doubled, howdoes its resistance change, assuming 2
the material and cross-sectional area remain the same?
Section-C
QuestionNo.27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 You have two solutions A' and 'B'. The pH of solution 'A' is 6 and pi of 3
solution B' is8. Which solution has more hydrogen ions concentration?
Which is acidic and which one is basic?
28
Explain why calcium metal after reacting with water starts floating on its 3
surface. Write the chemical equation for the reaction. Name one more metal
that starts floating
after some time when immersed in water.
29 Draw structure of a neuron and write the function of itsmain parts. 3

OR

What are the major parts of the brain and writetheir respective functions.
30 Distinguish between genotype and phenotype. Write an example of each. 3
31 Two students of the class see nearby objects as blurred. What is the reason 3
behind it and how it can be corrected? Explain with diagram
32 A student is unable to determine the direction of magnetic field produced 3
around a straight conductor carrying current. How can you help him and
state the law behind it
OR
One rule is depicted in the figure given below. Identify this rule, for what

thisrule is responsible and state this rule.

33 a) In a food chain, if 25,000 joules of energy is available to the lx3
producer, how much energy willbe available to the secondary
consumer to transfer it to the tertiary consumer?
b) Natural water bodies are not regularly cleaned whereas an
aquarium
 needs regularly cleaning. Why?
c) Why the number of trophic levels in a food chain is limited
Section-D
Question No.34 to 36 are long answers questions.
34 a) What are covalent bonds? Explain with an example. 1+1+2
b) Why are covalent compounds gencrally poor conductors of clectricity? +1=5
c) Explain the difference between a single, double, and triple covalent bond
with examples.
d) Write the electron dot structure of methane (CH.).

OR
a)Define homologous series? Explain with an example.
b) Explain the versatile nature of carbon with reference to catenation and
tetravalency.
c)Write the chemical equations for the combustion of ethane.
d) Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
35 a) Name the male and female reproductive parts of a flower. 1+2
+1+]=
b) Describe the process of pollination.
c) What do you mean by fertilization in plants?
d) How does the formation of seeds take place after fertilization?
OR

Answer the following questions which is based on the diagram given below:
Bedder

Testis
a)Name the C and D parts as shown in above figure
b) Name the hormone secreted by testis and mention its role.
c) State the functions of part B

d) What is the role of part C in process of reproduction

36 Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a convex mirror when 2+3=5
an object is placed (a) at infinity (b) at finite distance from the mirror.
Calculate the distance at which a convex lens of focal length 20 cm must be
placed from an object to form a real image at a distanceof 30 cm from the
lens.
OR
 List two characteristics of the images formed by plane mirrors.
convex mirror of focal
An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a
length 15 cm. Find the position and nature of the image.
Section -E
Question No.37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions.
37 Pratiksha heats a sample of calciumn carbonate in a test tube. After heating, a gas
is evolved that turns lime water milky. The residue left in the test tube is calcium
oxide.

Attempt either sub part Bor C.

A. Name the gas released during the heating of calciun carbonate. (1)
B. Write the balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of calcium
carbonate. (2)
OR

C. What do you mean by decomposition reaction?

D. Why does the gas turn lime water milky? (1)
38 Avnish conducts an experiment where two identical potted plants are placed in 4

sunlight. One plant is covered with a black cloth for 48 hours, while the other
remains uncovered.
Attempt either sub part Aor B.
A. What is the purpose of covering one plant with black cloth? (2)
OR
B. What do you predict willhappen to the covered plant after 48 hours?
C.What is the role of chlorophyllin the process of photosynthesis. (1)
D. How does this experiment demonstrate the necessity of light for
Photosynthesis? (1)
39 Astudent connects two resistors, 4 2 and 6 2,in series with a 24 Vbattery and
wants to analyze the circuit.

A. What is the equivalent resistance of the circuit? (1)

B. What is the current flowing through the circuit? (1)
Attempt either sub part Cor D.
C. What isthe potential difference across the 4 2 resistor? (2)
OR

D. If the resistors were connected in parallel, what would be the total current?