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Sample Paper – 2008

Class – X
Subject – Science
Time: 2:30hrs+15mintues mm60
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General Instructions
1. The question paper comprises of two sections A and B. You are to attempt both
the sections.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. There is no overall choice However, internal choice has been provided in all the
three questions of five marks category. Only one option in such questions is to be
attempted.
4. All questions of section A and all questions of section B are to be attempted
separately.
5. Questions 1 to 6 in section A and 17 to 19 in section B are short question. These
carry one mark each.
6. Questions 7 to 10 in section A and 20 to 24 in section B are short answer type
questions and carry two marks each.
7. Questions 11 to 14 in section A and 25 to 26 in section B are also short answer
type questions and carry three marks each.
8. Questions 15 and 16 in section A and question 27 in section B are long answer
type questions and carry five marks each.
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1. 4 2 4 2 2
Fill the temperature required for the reaction. Whether formula for P-O-P, 4 2 is possible .if not
write its accurate formula [ANSWER IS] :-373K , (CaSO4)2. H2O [calcium sulphate hemihydrates] 1
2. Is oxidation and reduction reaction go hand in hand. Give an example. 1
3. Complete the ray diagram. Also label its angle of incident 1
4 Define one ampere. Calculate the number of electron constitute one coulomb of charge. 1
5 During Ohm’s law which of reading may be wrong?
V 2 4 6
I 0.4 0.6 1.2
6 Why nitrogen or argon like noble gases are filled in electric bulbs 1
7. Write the balance chemical equation
(a) Aluminium + Copper chloride → Aluminium chloride + copper
(b)Metal carbonate + Sulphuric acid → --------- +-----------
Name the gas produced, is it combustible [1+1]
8. The near point of a hypermetropic eye is 1m. What is the power of the lens required to correct
this defect? Assume that the near point of normal eye is 25cm. 2
9 [a] How can 2Ω, 3Ω, and 6Ω are connected to give total resistance of (a) 4Ω (b) 1Ω
[b]Two heaters each of 500watt operated 8 hours per day. What is cost of energy to operate it for
the month of Nov. @ Rs. 4 per unit? 1+1
-8
10. A copper wire has diameter 0.2mm and resistivity of 1.6 X 10 ohm meter. What will be the
length of this wire to make its resistance 56 ohm? How much does the resistance change if the
diameter is doubled? [1 +1]
11 What is an electric motor? Write the principle and roll of half ring commutattor in DC motor? What
is the frequency of AC in India? [1 /2+1+1+1/2]
12. Write electron dot structures of CaO, benzene, cyclohexane, H2S, S8 and CO2 3
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13 [a]. What is precipitation reaction, give example?
[b] Define rancidity, how it occur?
[c]Why chemical equations should be balance? 1x3
14.[a]
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Lithium Carbon Oxygen L Neon
X E G Q
Y R
Z T
Answer the following questions
(a) Give the letters having valency one
(b) Which element have small atomic size between X and Q
(c) Which type of compounds will be formed between E and L? For chapter wise
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(d)Write the formula of compound made by elements Y and G
[b] Write the two merits of Mendeleev’s periodic table 2+1
15. [i] What is aqua regia, Amphoteric oxide, ore, and gangue?
[ii] Write flow chart in the extraction of a metal?
[iii] Name one metal which will displace hydrogen from dilute acids, and one metal which will
do not.
[iv]. Write importance of PH. in daily life. [2+1+1+1]
Or
[i] Write the structural formula, 2, 2-dimethyl propane, Butanone, Bromopentane,.2,3- methyl
butane?
[ii] Explain the mechanism of the cleaning action of soaps
[iii] Identify the hydrocarbon that turns bromine water colorless
CH4, C2H6, C2H2, C3H4, C2H4
[iv] A gas can be collected by the method shown in the fig .Why this gas is collected by this method
Name the gas
[2+1+1+1]
16 [i] What is aperture and the power of lens? Focal length of concave lens is 25cm find its power?
[ii]Refractive index of Diamond is 2.42.What is meant by this?
[iii]Draw the image by concave lens when object is at (a) infinity (b) between f and 2f
[2+1+2]
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[i] An object of size 4 cm is placed at a distance of 20cm from the pole of a concave mirror of radius
of curvature 30cm. Calculate the distance and size of the image so formed. What will be the nature of
image?
[ii] Why does the sky appear dark instead of blue to an astronaut?
[iii] Draw label diagram of an eye, write the causes of myopia and show how it can be prevented with
ray diagram
[iv]The far point of a myopic person is 100cm in front of the eye. What is the nature and
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Section B
17 Expand CFC, IUCD, OC, CNG 1
18. Define hormone. What is the function of plant hormone cytokinin 1
19. Define blood pressure? What is the range of B P of a healthy man? 1
20 Draw label diagram of solar cooker. Can a polythene sheet be used instead of thick glass , why?
2
21 .What contribution forest officer Sh,. A.K. Banerjee made in protection of environment? 2.
22. How does Mandel’s experiment show that traits are inherited independently? 2
23 What is meant by vegetative propagation? Describe its various ways. 2
24. Write the names of source gland and functions of the following hormones
(i) Adrenaline (ii) Thyroxin 2.
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25. What are the various evidences in favour of evolution? 3
26 [i] If we chew a wheat grains for a long time it tastes sweet why?
[ii] Name the finger like projections present on the inner lining of intestine and state their function.
[iii] What is meant by systole and diastole? 1+1+1
27 ..[i] What is meant by pollination? Name its various types of pollination agents?
(ii)Labeled the diagram given, and explain how exchange of gases occurs
in leaf of a plant.
(iii)Draw cross- section of human heart; label it arrow path of circulation by

arrows only.
[1+2+2]
Or
[i]What are the different methods of contraception?
[ii] What is regeneration; explain with the help of suitable example?
[iii]Describe the process of fertilization in a flowering plants? [1 ½ +1 ½ +2]
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SAMPLE PAPER 2011

CLASS- X
SUBJECT - Science
Q.1) The wavelength of visible light is in the range ( 1 mark )
(a) 4 × 10-7 m to 8 × 10-7 m

(b) 4 × 107 m to 8 × 107 m
(c) 4 × 103 m to 8 × 103 m
(d) 2X 10-3m to 3X 10-4m
(Q.2) What is the property of image formed by a concave lens? ( 1 mark )
(Q.3) Name the three primary colors? ( 1 mark )
(Q.4) For which color the refractive index of material is maximum? ( 1 mark)
(Q.5) What color we obtain when we mix red and green? ( 1 mark )
(Q.6) What happens to the light when it travels from denser to rarer medium? ( 1 mark )
(Q.7) Where will the image be formed when an object is placed between the pole and focus
point of the mirror? ( 1 mark )
(Q.8) Can an enlarged image be formed by a convex mirror? ( 1 mark )
(Q.9) Will the focal length of an image change, when it is placed in water?
( 1 mark )
(Q.10) Can total internal reflection take place when light travels from rarer to denser
medium? ( 1 mark )
(Q.11) A convex lens has a focal length of 50cm.What is its power? ( 1 mark )
(Q.12) An object placed at F of a convex lens will produce an image ( 1 mark )
(a) At F
(b) Highly diminished
(c) Real and Inverted
(d) Virtual
(Q.13) Mirrors used in vehicle headlights are: ( 1 mark )
(a) Concave mirrors

(b) Convex mirrors
(c) Plane mirrors
(d) Any spherical mirror
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(Q.14) Dispersion of light by a glass prism takes place because of ( 1 mark )
(a) Difference in time period of the constituents of light.

(b) Difference in speeds of various constituents of white light.
(c) Scattering of light by the surface of the glass prism.
(d) Due to total internal reflection
(Q.15) Negative value of focal length of a spherical mirror indicates that it is ( 1 mark )
(a) Concave mirror

(b) Convex mirror
(c) Plane mirror
(d) Convex mirror of small focal length
(Q.16) Light is a form of ___________ radiation ( 1 mark )
(a) Electrical
(b) Mechanical
(c) Longitudinal
(d) Electromagnetic
(Q.17) A ________ image can be obtained on a screen. ( 1 mark )
(a) Real
(b) Virtual
(c) Erect
(d) Inverted
(Q.18) Refraction of light can take place at the boundary of ( 1 mark )
(a) Transparent media

(b) Opaque media
(c) Any medium
(d) Rarer medium
(Q.19) According to the laws of reflection ( 1 mark )
(a) Angle i = Angle r

(b) Sine i = sine r
(c) Sine i / Sine r = constant
(d) tan i = tan r
(Q.20) An object placed at F of a concave mirror will produce an image ( 1 mark )
(a) At focus
(b) Diminished
(d) Virtual
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(Q.21) An object placed at infinity of a concave mirror will produce an image ( 1 mark )
(a) Behind the mirror

(b) Diminished
(c) Virtual and erect
(d) Enlarge
(Q.22) An object placed at F of a concave lens will produce an image ( 1 mark )
(a) On opposite side of the object

(b) Enlarge
(c) Virtual and erect
(d) Real and inverted
(Q.23) An object placed at 2F of a convex lens will produce an image ( 1 mark )
(a) At 2F
(b) Enlarge
(d) Virtual
(Q.24) An object placed between F and 2F of a convex lens will produce an image ( 1 mark )
(a) Virtual
(b) Diminished
(d) Erect
(Q.25) According to the laws of refraction (Snell’s law) ( 1 mark )
(a) Angle i = Angle r

(b) Sine i = sine r
(c) Sine i / Sine r = constant
(d) tan i= tan r
(Q.26) Absolute Refractive index of a substance is ( 1 mark )
(a) Speed of light in vacuum / Speed of light in the medium

(b) Speed of light in water / Speed of light in the medium
(c) Speed of light in the medium / Speed of light in air
(d) Speed of light in medium/speed of light in wet
(Q.27) According to Cartesian Sign Convention ( 1 mark )
(a) Object distance is always negative

(b) Object distance is always positive
(c) Image distance is always negative
(d) Image distance is always positive
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(Q.28) Magnification produced by a concave mirror is ( 1 mark )
(a) Negative for a real image and Positive for a virtual image
(b) Only positive
(c) It produces no magnification
(d) Only negative
(Q.29) A ray of light propagates from an optically denser medium to an optically rarer
medium. ( 1 mark )
(a) It will bend towards the normal after refraction.

(b) It will bend away from the normal after refraction.
(c) It will continue to go on the same path after refraction.
(d) It will refract making an angle of refraction equal to the angle of incidence.
(Q.30) Radius of curvature of a spherical mirror (or lens) is ( 1 mark )
(a) Half of its focal length

(b) Double of its focal length
(c) Equal to its focal length
(d) There is no relation
(Q.31) The distance between a spherical lens and the image is – 15 cm. The lens is ( 1 mark
)
(a) Concave lens

(b) Convex lens
(c) Either of the two irrespective of the object distance
(d) Either Concave lens or Convex lens with object between O and F
(Q.32) Power of a lens is ( 1 mark )
(a) Equal to its focal length

(b) Reciprocal of the focal length (in meters)
(c) Square of its focal length
(d) Reciprocal of its radius of curvature
(Q.33) Lens formula is expressed as ( 1 mark )
(a) 1/v - 1/u = 1/f

(b) 1/v + 1/u = 1/f
(c) 1/u - 1/v = 1/f
(d) u + v = f
(Q.34) The color of an object is determined by ( 1 mark )
(a) The color of light reflected by it.

(b) The color of light absorbed by it.
(c) The color of light incident on it only.
(d) The color of light transmitted by it.
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(Q.35) The three primary colors are ( 1 mark )
(a) Red, Blue and Green

(b) Red, Yellow and Blue
(c) Red, White and Blue
(d) Violet, Green and Red
(Q.36) Convex lenses are also called ( 1 mark )
(a) Converging lenses

(b) Diverging lenses
(c) Circular lenses
(d) Plane lenses
(Q.37) Laws of reflection are applicable to: ( 1 mark )
(a) Spherical reflecting surfaces

(b) Plane reflecting surfaces
(c) All types of reflecting surfaces
(d) Spherical and plane reflecting surfaces
(Q.38) In which case the image formed by a concave mirror is of the same size as the
object? ( 1 mark )
(a) When object is placed at infinity

(b) When object lies at C
(c) When object lies at F
(d) When object lies between C and F
(Q.39) Magnitude of magnification less than 1 indicates: ( 1 mark )
(a) Size of image > Size of object

(b) Size of image = Size of object
(c) Size of image < Size of object
(d) Size of image is independent of size of object
(Q.40) A lens with power – 4 D is a: ( 1 mark )
(a) Convex lens of focal length -4 m

(b) Convex lens of focal length -0.25 m
(c) Concave lens of focal length -4 m
(d) Concave lens of focal length -0.25 m
(Q.41) The refractive index of diamond is 2.42. What is the meaning of this statement? ( 2
Marks )
(Q.42) What do you understand by the principal focus of a concave mirror? ( 2 Marks )
(Q.43) Why do we prefer a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in vehicles ( 2 Marks )
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(Q.44) Define reflection of light. ( 2 Marks )
(Q.45) Find the power of a concave lens of focal length 2m. ( 2 Marks )
(Q.46) Find the focal length of a convex mirror where radius of curvature is 32 cm. ( 2 Marks
)
(Q.47) What are the uses of a concave mirror? ( 3 Marks )
(Q.48) What is the difference between real and virtual images? ( 3 Marks )
(Q.49) A doctor has prescribed a corrective lens of power + 1.5 D. Find the focal length of
the lens. Is the prescribed lens diverging or converging? ( 3 Marks )
(Q.50) What is refraction of light? Write a law of refraction. ( 3 Marks )
(Q.51) Light enters from air to glass having refraction index 1.50. What is the speed of light
in the glass? The speed of light in vacuum is 3×108 ms-1. ( 3 Marks )
(Q.52) An object is placed at a distance of 10cm from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm.
Find the position and nature of the image.( 5 Marks )
(Q.53) An object 5 cm in length is held 25 cm away from a converging lens of focal length
10cm. Draw the ray diagram and find the position, size and nature of the image formed. ( 5
Marks )
(Q.54) An object is placed at 10cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 15cm. Find the
position, nature and size of the image.
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a. Why is LPG considered a better fuel than coal?
b. Why is ozone layer getting depleted at the higher level of the atmosphere?
c. Name the gases, other than carbon dioxide, that are given out during burning of fossil fuel and
contribute towards acid rain formation.
(Each question carrys 5 marks)
25. What is soil erosion? What are its causes and what are its effects? How can it be checked?
26. An organic compound ‘A’ is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula
C2H4O2. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound ‘B’ a. Identify the
compound ‘A’.
b. Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound ‘B’.
c. How can we get compound ‘A’ back from ‘B’?
d. Name the process and write corresponding chemical equation.
27. Answer the following:
a. The far point of a near sighted person is 100cm in front of eye. What is the nature and power of the
lens required to enable him to see very distant object?
b. How can a plane mirror, a convex mirror and concave mirror be identified without touching them?
c. What is hypermetropia? How is it corrected?
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d. State the valency of the element E.
12. What is Pollination? Describe Cross Pollination.
13. The organisms formed by asexual reproduction are considered as clones. Why? State the
advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction.
14. What is the significance of variations?
15. A woman has only daughters. Analyse the situation genetically and provide a suitable explanation.
16. Give a test that can be used to differentiate between butter and cooking oil.
17. How does cilliary muscles control the power of accommodation?
18. What is esterification reaction? Write chemical equation for the reaction. Write chemical equation
for the reaction of an ester with a base.
19. Two elements X and Y have atomic numbers 12 and 16 respectively. Write the
lectronicconfiguration for these elements. To which period of the modern periodic table do these two
elements belong? What type of bond will be formed between them and why?
20. (a). What is placenta? Mention its role.
(b). What will happen if egg is not fertilized?
21. What is regeneration of an organism? Describe with a neat diagram different steps of
regeneration in Planaria.
Or
How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits are inherited independently? Depict with the
help of a cross.
22. Why does sun appear oval shaped at morning and evening?
23. A needle 4 cm high is placed in front of a lens. Image of the needle is real, inverted and 6 cm
high, when the distance between the needle and its image is 20 cm. find the focal length of lens
and also write the type of the lens. Draw the ray diagram also.
24. Answer the following:
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Sample Paper –2013
Class X
Sub: Science
TIME – 2 ½ HOUR MAXIMUM MARKS = 60
(Each question carrys 1 mark)
1. Name the functional group present in CH3COCH3.
2. State modern periodic law.
3. Why are detergents harmful?
4. Define menopause.
5. Write the full form of IUCD.
6. What is genetic drift.
7. Name the type of fission carried out by Amoeba.
8. What does a negative sign in the value of magnification of a mirror indicate?
9. Name the type of mirror used by dentists.
10. When light travels from one medium to another medium, which of the following changes:
a. Wavelength.
b. Frequency.
11. An element E has following electronic configuration:K L M 2 8 6
a. To which group of the periodic table does element E belong?
b. To which period of the periodic table does element E belong?
c. State the number of valence electrons present in element E.
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Class – X
Science
Time: 2 ½ Hrs Maximum Marks: 60
General Instructions:
i) The question paper comprises of two sections A and B. You are to attempt
both the sections.
ii) The candidates are advised to attempt all the questions of Section A separately
and Section B separately.
iii) All questions are compulsory.
iv) There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in two
questions of five marks category in Section A and one question of 2 marks
category and one question of 3 marks category in Section B. You are to
attempt only one option in such questions.
v) Marks allocated to each question are indicated against it.
vi) Questions 1 to 4 in Section A and 17, 18 in Section B are very short answer
questions. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence only.
vii) Questions 5 to 8 in Section A and 19, 20 in Section B are short answer
questions. These are to be answered in about 30 - 40 words each.
viii) Questions 9 to 14 in Section A and 21 to 23 in Section B are also short answer
questions. These are to be answered in about 40 - 50 words each.
ix) Questions 15, 16 in Section A and 24 in Section B are long answer questions.
These are to be answered in about 70 words each.
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Mock Test-X (CBSE) - 2 - Science Part-A 2
SECTION – A
1. How is the strength of the magnetic field at a point near a wire related to the strength of the electric
current flowing in the wire? [1]
2. Calculate the resistance of a conductor if the current flowing through it is 0.2 ampere when the applied
potential difference is 0.8 volt. [1]
3. Define pH. [1]
4. What is annealing? [1]
5. State one point of difference between a natural satellite and an artificial satellite. Name the type of orbit
suitable for a geostationary satellite. [2]
6. Give one example of a nuclear fusion reaction. Describe one method for making such reactions possible.
[2]
7. Define allotropy. Write the allotropes of sulphur. [2]
8. Name the functional groups present in the following compounds.

(i) CH3CH=O (ii) CH3CH2OH
(iii) CH3CO-CH3CH3 (iv) CH3COOH [O.5x 4]
9. In case of artificial satellites what are 'equatorial' and 'polar' orbits? Which type of these satellite orbital
will be suitable for collecting data for weather prediction and why? [3]
10. A 5cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex lens of focal length 20cm.
The distance of the object from the lens is 30cm. Find the (i) position,
(ii) Nature and (iii) size of the image formed. [3]
11. Draw ray diagram to show the formation of images when the object is placed in front of a concave
mirror.
(i) Between its pole and focal point.
(ii) Between its centre of curvature and focal point. [3]
12. What are the various factors which affect the rate of a chemical reaction? Does a catalyst undergo any
change at the end of the reaction? [3]
13. Give equations for the following: [1 x 3]

(i) Action of hot concentrated nitric acid or sulphur
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22. Give the differences between respirations and breathing. [3]
23. Explain main types of sources of water pollution. [3]

OR
Explain briefly the different types of tropic movements in plants. [3]
24. What are homologous organs? How do they differ form analogous organs? How does the study of
comparative anatomy provide evidence in favour of organic evolution? [5]
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Class – X
Subject – SCIENCE (Theory)
Time: 2 ½ hrs Marks: 60
SECTION – A
Q.1 How many covalent bonds does ethane has? [1]

Q.2 In which form H+ ions exists in water? [1]
Q.3 Write Snell’s Law. [1]
Q.4 Which Liquid fills the space between eye lens and retina? [1]
Q.5 What is Electromagnetic Induction? [1]
Q.6 State the Modern Periodic Law. [1]
Q.7 What is chlor-alkali process? Why is it so called? [2]
Q.8 How does the electronic configuration of an atom related to its position in the Modern Periodic
Table? [2]
Q.9 A bulb is rated at 5.0V - 100mA; calculate its (i) Power, and (ii) Resistance. [2]
Q.10 Write any two factors on which strength of induced current depends. [2]
Q.11 Give three differences between the displacement and double displacement reactions. [3]
Q.12 Give reasons for the following:
(a) Metals conduct electricity.
(b) Metals generally do not form compounds with hydrogen.
(c) Nitrogen gas is used to preserve food. [3]
Q.13 An 8cm. tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex lens of focal length
25cm. The distance of the object from the lens is 30cm. find the (i) Position, (ii) nature and (iii) size
of the image formed. [3]
Q.14 Make a diagram to show how Hypermetropia is corrected. The near point of a Hypermetropic eye is
1m, what is the power of the lens required to correct this defect. Assume near point of normal eye is
25cm. [3]
Q.15 Differentiate between metals and non-metals on the basis of their chemical properties. [5]
OR
Draw the structures for the following compounds:
(i) Butanone (ii) Hexanal (iii) Methanol (iv) Propyne (v) Ethanoic acid [5]
Q.16 A hot plate of an electric oven connected to a 220 V line has two resistance coils A and B each 20Ω,
which may way be used separately, in series, or in parallel. What are the currents in the three
cases? [5]
OR
(i) What is an electric motor?
(ii) On what principle does an electric motor work?
(iii) Explain the functions of : (a) Commutator (b) Brushes
(iv) Differentiate between AC and DC. [5]
SECTION – B
Q.17 Define nastic movements? [1]

Q.18 Why are traits acquired during the life time of an individual not inherited? [1]
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Q.19 What is biogas? [1]

Q.20 Consider the food-chain: Grass –→ Dear –→ Lion
What will happen if lions are removed from the above food chain? [2]
Q.21 Write any four characteristics of a good fuel. [2]
Q.22 Differentiate between homologous organs and analogous organs. [2]
Q.23 How do auxins promote the growth of a tendril around a support? [2]
Q.24 Draw neat and labelled diagram of nephron. [2]
Q.25 What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem? [3]
Q.26 How is ozone formed in the upper atmosphere? Why is the damage to ozone layer a cause of
concern to us? What causes the damage? [3]
Q.27 Draw the diagram of reproductive system of human female. Label fallopian tube, Uterus, cervix and
vagina. What is ovulation and when does it take place during the menstrual cycle? Where does
fertilization take place?
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CLASS X
Time allowed : 3 hours ] [ Maximum Marks : 75
General Instructions :
(i) The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B. You are to
attempt both the sections.
(ii) The candidates are advised to attempt all the questions of Section
A separately and Section B separately.
(iii) All questions are compulsory
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been
provided in some questions. You are to attempt only one option in
such questions.
(v) Question numbers 1-5 in Section A and 21-23 in Section B are very
short answer questions carrying 1 mark each. These are to be
answered in one word or one sentence.
(vi) Question numbers 6-10 in Section A and 24-25 in Section B are
short answer questions carrying 2 marks each. These are to be
answered in 30-40 words each.
(vii) Question numbers 11-17 in Section A and 26-29 in Section B are
also short answer questions carrying 3 marks each. These are to
be answered in 40-50 words each.
(viii) Question numbers 18-20 in Section A and 30 in Section B are long
answer questions carrying 5 marks each. These are to be
answered in 70 words each.
SECTION-A
1. Give an example of an instantaneous reaction.

2. What is the relation between the critical angle and refractive index for a medium?
3. What is the effect on resistivity of a pure metal with the increase in temperature?
4. Define the term ‘metallurgy’
5. Name the enzymes required for the fermentation of sugarcane to alcohol.
6. How is bleaching powder prepared? What happens when it is exposed to air? Give
chemical equations also.
7. Give reasons:
a) Solar corona is seen only at the time of total solar eclipse.
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b) Asteroids should be watched carefully.

8. What is rusting of iron? State two ways of preventing it.
9. Complete the following nuclear reactions:
27
a) 13 Al + 24 He → 30
14 Si + ?
24 23 1
b) 12 Mg + ? → 11 Na + 1 H
10. A wire of resistance 20Ω is cut into two halves and both the ends of both the halves
are joined to each other. What is the equivalent resistance of the combination?
OR
Two resistances of 10Ω and 15Ω connected in parallel are connected to a 12 V
battery. Calculate the total current flowing in the circuit.
11.
a) What is a catalyst? What happens to the catalyst after the chemical reaction is
over?
b) What is a negative catalyst? Give an example.
12. What are the three layers of the earth? Mention the properties of each.
13. What is the importance of a nuclear reactor? What role do the moderator and
coolant play in a nuclear reactor?
14. How do the molecules of sulphur exist? Draw the diagram of a sulphur molecule.
How can sulphur be oxidised to sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide?
15. What is formalin? What are the products formed when it is heated with Fehling’s
Solution? How are Fehling A and Fehling B solutions prepared?
16. What is the monomer of natural rubber? Why is natural rubber heated with sulphur
before use? What is this process known as? What are the uses of the rubber
obtained after this process?
17. Which physical parameters are conserved during a nuclear reaction? What are the
two major kinds of nuclear reactions? Give examples of each.
OR
What are the different kinds of nuclear fission? How can you relate sunlight and
nuclear fusion?
18.
a) State the differences in the physical properties of metals and non-metals.
b) Give two reactions of zinc oxide to show that it is an amphoteric oxide.
c) How do sodium and magnesium react with water?
OR
a) What are the steps used for the enrichment of the ores of the metals?
b) What is ‘calcination’? Give an example.
c) Give the reactions taking place in the blast furnace during the metallurgy of iron.
Name one alloy of iron and its other constituents.
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19. What is a fuse? How does it function? Explain the terms ‘short-circuiting’ and
‘overloading’ in an electric supply.
20.
a) Derive the relation for the magnification produced by by a convex lens.
b) Draw a ray diagram for the formation of image by a convex lens when the object
is placed:
i. Beyond twice the focal length.
ii. Between the focus and the pole.
OR
a) What do you mean by the refractive index of a medium?
b) Which phenomenon does an optical fibre work upon?
c) Why does a diamond glitter?
d) Explain the phenomenon of mirage seen in a desert.
SECTION-B
21. What do you mean by photolysis?
22. Define the term ‘transportation’.
23. What are the components of a chromosome?
24. What is blood? What are its components?
25. Mention four conservation practices.
26. What is pollination? Distinguish between self-pollination and cross-pollination.
27. What are the different types of nervous system in humans? Mention the function of
each.
28. What are occupational hazards? Mention four such hazzards.
29. Draw the labelled diagram of the human respiratory system.
30.
a) What do you mean by ‘organic evolution’?
b) Who wrote the book ‘Philosophique Zoologique’? Explain his theory on organic
evolution.
c) What do you mean by the following types of organs:
(i) Vestigeal
(ii) Analogous
(iii) Homologous
Give examples of each
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Class – X
Subject – SCIENCE
SECTION-A
1. Why does an aqueous solution of acid conduct electricity?

2. What type of reaction is the one that follows: CaCO3 (s) CaO (s) + CO2 (g)
3. Give structural formulae of the simplest (i) alkene, and (ii) alkyne.
4. What is variable resistance? Which device is used to change resistance in a circuit?
5. What is the magnitude of the induced current in the circular loop PQRS of radius r as shown in figure below, if the
straight wire AB causes a current of magnitude I ampere?
6. Which of the following lenses would you prefer to use while reading
small letters found in a dictionary?
(a) A convex lens of focal length 50 cm
(b) A concave lens of focal length 50 cm
(c) A convex lens of focal length 5 cm
(d) A concave lens of focal length 5 cm
7. On the basis of the atomic structure, how the first and the last element of a period in the periodic table is
determined?
8. (i) Distinguish between: (Give chemical reactions)
(a) Esterification and Saponification.
(b) Oxidation and Combustion.
(ii) Give an industrial application of addition reaction.
9. Two wires A and B of the same metal have the same area of cross-section and have their lengths in the ratio 2:1.
What will be the ratio of currents flowing through them when same potential difference is applied across length of
each of the wire?
10. An object is placed at a distance of 25 cm from a spherical mirror and its image is formed behind the mirror at a
distance of 5 cm. Find the focal length of the mirror. Is the mirror concave or convex in nature? Give one use of
identified mirror.
11. Watching the sunset on a beach, one can see the sun for two minutes after it has actually set, explain.
12. (a) A 16 Q resistance wire is doubled on it. Calculate the new resistance of the wire.
(b) An electron enters a magnetic field at right angles to it as shown in the figure alongside.
Determine the direction of force acting on the electron whether on the page or out of the
page.
13. Convert the following statement into balanced chemical equations.
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(a) Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.

(b) Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide.
(c) Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
14. (a) What are ionic compounds? How are they formed?
(b) Show using electron dot structural formula, the formation of compound—MgCl2.
(c) Will it be soluble in water? Support your answer with reason.
15. The electronic configuration of an atom X is (2, 8, 7). It combines with another atom Y having one electron in the
outermost shell. (a) What type of bond will be formed between X and Y? (b) Write the formula of the
compound formed. (c) Is it soluble in water? Why?
Or
(a) Define saturated hydrocarbons. What is the other name given to it?
(b) Name the simplest saturated hydrocarbon.
(c) Name some organic compounds with different functional groups containing oxygen. Show how they have
been derived from the simplest saturated hydrocarbon. Also mention the specific functional group present.
16. (a) State second law of refraction of light.
(b) Draw a diagram showing refraction of light through a rectangular glass slab. What is lateral displacement? How
does it depend on thickness of glass slab and angle of incidence?
Or
(a) A number of bulbs are to be connected to a single source. Will they provide more illumination if connected
in parallel or in series?
(b) (i) What is an electrical fuse? Give the principle on which it works? (ii) What is meant by rating of a
fuse? (iii) Why should a fuse of proper rating be used?
SECTION B
17. Solar energy is the indirect source of wind energy and hydro energy. Explain how?
18. A potted plant is kept in a black coloured cardboard with a hole on one side. Which type of growth will it
show? Name the hormone responsible for it.
19. Maximum energy is found at which trophic level? What is the status of energy at tertiary consumer level?
20. Define biodiversity. Why is it important to conserve biodiversity?
21. What role do enzymes play in nutrition?
22. In which form are the metabolic wastes generated in the human body? How does the body get rid of them?
23. What is a trait? Who contributes to the traits present in a child? How many copies of traits are present in every
individual? What is the manner in which a trait is inherited and expressed in an organism?
24. What are the ill effects of hormonal pills and copper T?
25. List the advantages of vegetative reproduction?
26. Why sun is called the ultimate source of energy?
27. Enlist all the functions of the blood and also give its composition:
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Complete the schematic representation of the breakdown of glucose by different pathways: Also answer the
following questions:
(a) Why do muscles feel tired and develop cramps?

(b) Which energy rich compound is produced in respiration?
(c) Why is less energy produced in anaerobic respiration and more in aerobic
respiration?
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2. All questions are compulsory.

4. All questions of section A and all questions of section B are to be attempted

5. Questions 1 to 6 in section A and 17 to 19 in section B are short question. These

carry one mark each.

6. Questions 7 to 10 in section A and 20 to 24 in section B are short answer type

questions and carry two marks each.

7. Questions 11 to 14 in section A and 25 to 26 in section B are also short answer

type questions and carry three marks each.

8. Questions 15 and 16 in section A and question 27 in section B are long answer

type questions and carry five marks each.

2. Is oxidation and reduction reaction go hand in hand. Give an example. 1

3. Complete the ray diagram. Also label its angle of incident 1

5 During Ohm’s law which of reading may be wrong?

7. Write the balance chemical equation

(a) Aluminium + Copper chloride → Aluminium chloride + copper

(b)Metal carbonate + Sulphuric acid → --------- +-----------

Name the gas produced, is it combustible [1+1]

13 [a]. What is precipitation reaction, give example?

[b] Define rancidity, how it occur?

[c]Why chemical equations should be balance? 1x3

Lithium Carbon Oxygen L Neon

Answer the following questions

(a) Give the letters having valency one

(b) Which element have small atomic size between X and Q

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(d)Write the formula of compound made by elements Y and G

[b] Write the two merits of Mendeleev’s periodic table 2+1

[ii] Write flow chart in the extraction of a metal?

[iv]. Write importance of PH. in daily life. [2+1+1+1]

[ii] Explain the mechanism of the cleaning action of soaps

[iii] Identify the hydrocarbon that turns bromine water colorless

CH4, C2H6, C2H2, C3H4, C2H4

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17 Expand CFC, IUCD, OC, CNG 1

18. Define hormone. What is the function of plant hormone cytokinin 1

19. Define blood pressure? What is the range of B P of a healthy man? 1

23 What is meant by vegetative propagation? Describe its various ways. 2

(i) Adrenaline (ii) Thyroxin 2.

25. What are the various evidences in favour of evolution? 3

[iii] What is meant by systole and diastole? 1+1+1

(iii)Draw cross- section of human heart; label it arrow path of circulation by

[i]What are the different methods of contraception?

[ii] What is regeneration; explain with the help of suitable example?

[iii]Describe the process of fertilization in a flowering plants? [1 ½ +1 ½ +2]

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Q.1) The wavelength of visible light is in the range ( 1 mark )

(a) 4 × 10-7 m to 8 × 10-7 m

(Q.2) What is the property of image formed by a concave lens? ( 1 mark )

(Q.3) Name the three primary colors? ( 1 mark )

(Q.8) Can an enlarged image be formed by a convex mirror? ( 1 mark )

(Q.12) An object placed at F of a convex lens will produce an image ( 1 mark )

(Q.13) Mirrors used in vehicle headlights are: ( 1 mark )

(a) Concave mirrors

(Q.14) Dispersion of light by a glass prism takes place because of ( 1 mark )

(a) Difference in time period of the constituents of light.

(a) Concave mirror

(Q.16) Light is a form of ___________ radiation ( 1 mark )

(Q.17) A ________ image can be obtained on a screen. ( 1 mark )