KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN LUCKNOW REGION

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Class XScience (Subject Code - 086) TimeAllowed: 3 hours
Max. Marks: 80
General Instructlons:
This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions, Astudent is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
Section Aconsists of 20 objective type questions enrrying 1mark each.
iv. Section Bconsists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 markseach. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50words.
Section Cconsists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each.
Answers to these questions should be in the rangeof 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section Dconsists of 3Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer
to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vi. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks
each with sub-parts.
Q.NO. SECTIONA MARKS
In the reaction given below: 1
PbO +C - ’ Pb + CO
(a) PbO is oxidised (b)C acts as an oxidising agent
(C) Carbon acts as areducing agent (G) Reaction does not takes place
Which of the following is the correct arrangement of the given metals in 1
decending order of their reactivity?
Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, Sodium
(a) Zinc > Iron > Magnesium > Sodium
(b) Sodium> Magnesium > Iron >Zinc
(c) Sodium > Zinc > Magnesium > Iron
d) Sodium > Magnesium > Zinc > Iron
3 When you clean a metal vessel with tamarind the reaction taking place is:
Metal oxide + X--’Salt + Water.
What is X here?
(a)Acid (b)Base
(C)Hydrogen (d) salt
4 The breakdown of pyruvate to give carbon dioxide, water and energy
takes place in
(a) cytoplasm. (b) mitochondria.
(c) chloroplast. (d) nucleus.
5 When light enters the atmosphere it strikes on extremely fine particles, 1
which deflect the rays of light in all possible directions, This is due to -
a) reflection of light b) atmospheric refraction
©) scattering of light d) dispersion of light
6 In 1987, an agreement was formulated by the United Nations 1
Environment Programme (UNEP) to freeze the production of X" to
prevent depletion of *y".
"X" and y" respectively referred here are:
a) Ozone; CFCs b) CFCs; UV rays
) CFCs; Ozone d) UV rays; Diatomic oxygen
7 Generally food is broken and absorbed within the body of organisms. In
which of the following organisms is it done outside the body?
a) Amoeba b) Mushroom
c) Paramecium d) Green Plants
Reaction between X and Y forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y
gains electron. Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?
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 (a) Has high melting point
(b) Has low melting point
(©)Conducts electricity in molten state
(d)Occurs as solid
Example of an amphoteric oxide is:
(a) Na0 (b) K;0
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10 Ateacher sets up the stand carrying a convex lens of focal length 15 cm 1
at 42 cm mark on the optical bench. He asks four students A, B, C &Dto
suggest the position of sereen on the optical bench so that adistinct image
of a distant tree is obtained almost immediately on it. The positions
suggested by the students were as
A B D
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The correct position of the screen was suggested by
(a) Student A V(b) Student B
() Student C (d) Student D
11 The magnetic field lines always begin from
a) N-pole and move towards S-pole outside the magnet.
(b)S-pole and move towards on N-pole outside the magnet.
(c) start from the middle and end at N-pole.
(d) start from the middle and end at S-pole.
12 The main function of abscisic acid in plants is to -
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(a) increase the length of cells
(b)promote cell division
e) inhibit growth
(d) promote growth of stem
13 Amagnetic field directed in north
direction acts on an electron moving in 1
east direction (drawn on paper).

The magnetic force on the electron willact

(a) vertically outside the paper. (b)towards east.
c) vertically inside the paper. (d) towards north
14 A sportsman, after a long break of his routine exercise, suffered muscular
cramps during a heavy exercise session. This happened due to:
a) lack of carbon dioxide and formation of pyruvate.
b) presence of oxygen and formation of ethanol.
c) lackof oxygen and formation of lactic acid.
d) lack of oxygen and formation of carbon dioxide.
15 The movement of sunflower in accordance with the path of Sun is due to
(a) phototropism (b) geotropism
() chemotropism (d) hydrotropism
16 In a given food chain if the amount of energy at the fourth trophic level is 1
6kJ, what will be the energy available at the producer level?
(a) 60000 kJ (b) 6000 kJ
(c) 600 kJ (d) 60 kJ
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements -Assertion (A)and
Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option
given below:
a) Both Aand Rare true, and Ris 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.

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 d) A is false but R is true
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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:A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The 1
deflection of the compass needle decreases when the magnitude of the
current in the wire is increased.
Reason :The strength of a magnetic field at a point near the conductor
increases on increasing the current.
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19 Assertion: Probability of survival of an organism produced through
sexual reproduction is more than that of organism produced through
asexual mode.
Reason: Variations provide advantages to individuals for survival.
20 Assertion: Biodegradable substances result in the formation of compost 1
and natural replenishment.
Reason: It is due to breakdown of complex inorganic substances into
simple onganic substances.
SECTIONB
21 What would you observe on adding dilute HCI to 2
) Sodium bicarbonate placedin atest tube. Na56C
(i) Zinc metal in a test tube.
OR
What is the action of litmus paper on
dry ammonia gas
() solution of Ammonia gas.
22 a) Draw the labelled diagram of human excretory system. 2
5) Name the organs that stores and releases the urine. U t h a
23 The refractive indices of three media are given below: 2

MEDIUM REFRACTIVE
INDEX
A 1.6
B 1.8
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Aray of light is travelling from Ato Band another ray is travelling from
Bto C.
sa) In which of the two cases the refracted ray bends towards the normal?
L) In which case does the speed of light increase in the second medium?
OR
Aconcave lens has focal length of 20 cm. Atwhat distance from the lens
a5 cm tallobject be placed so that it forms avirtual image at 15 cm from
the lens? Also calculate the sizeof the image formed.
24 What is decomposition reaction? Support your response with two types of 2
decomposition reactions.
25 a) How is ozone formed in the higher level of the atmosphere? 2
b) "Damage to ozone layer is a cause of concern". Justify this
statement.
26 Mentionthe site and product of fertilization in aflower. 2
b) Drawlabelled diagram of a pistil showing fertilization and following
parts: Stigma, Style and Ovary.
SECTION C
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 distance of 7m from the optical centre, then show with
calculation where should the object be placed?
() Draw a neatly labelled diagram of the image formation
mentioned in (ii)
OR
A10 cm long pencil is placed 5 cm in front of aconcave mirror having a
2+1+2
radius of curvature of 40 cm.
Determine the position of the image formed by this miror.
(i) What is the size of the image? image as
(iü) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the
mentioned in the part (). carboxylic acid and 2+1+2
36 A'& 'B' are sodium salts of long-chainWhich one of Aor B
long chain Sulphonic acid respectively.
while using underground
willyou prefer as a cleansing agent reason for your answer.
water (hand pump water)? Give the
diagram only.
Vi) Illustrate micelle with the help of labelled of soap from
(im) Write the chemical equation of the preparation
name of this process?
an ester CH3COOCH3.What is the

) Keerthi thinks that Substitution reaction occurs in saturated

Hydrocarbons, on the contrary Krishi thinks, it occurs in
unsaturated Hydrocarbons." Justify with valid reasoning
whose thinking is correct.
(i1) Draw the electron dot structure of the immediate lower
homologue of Propane.
(ii) Give any two characteristics of homologues of a given
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SECTION E
37
Vinita and Ahmed demonstrated a circuit that operates the two headlights 1+1+2
and the two sidelights of a car, in their school exhibition.

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Based on their demonstrated circuit, answer the following questions.

i) State what happens when switch Ais connected to
a) Position 2
b) Position 3
(6i) Find the potential difference across each lamp when lit.
(iii) Calculate the current
a) in each 12 2 lamp when lit.
b)In each 4 2 lamp when lit.
OR
Gi) Show, with calculations, which type of lamp, 4.02 or 12 2, has the
higher power.
38
In a cross breeding pea plants with violet flowers & plants with white 1+1+2
flowers the all ofispring of Fl generation had violet flowers. When the FI
generation was self-crossed, it was observed that both type of plants were
produced.
i. What arethe genotypes of the Fl progeny?
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 What is the genotype ratio of plants in F2 generation?
Draw the suitable flow chart showing above cross.
OR
ii. If 200plants were obtained in F2 generation how many of them
will be with violet and white flowers respectively?
39 The table given below shows the hints given by the quiz master in aquiz.1+1+2
SNO. HINT
Substance 'C'is used as a preservative.
Chas two carbon atoms; Cis obtained by the reaction of
"A' in presence of alkaline Potassium permanganate followed
by acidification.
3 Misuse ofA in industries is prevented by adding Methanol,
Benzene, and pyridine to A'.

Based on the above hints answer the following questions

i) Give the IUPAC names of A and C.
i) Name the chemical reactions which occur in S.No. 2
) Illustrate with the help of chemical equations the changes
taking place. (A ’ C).
OR
iii) Identify the compounds formed in these steps if'A is replaced
with its next homologue.