SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER Section B

Class-X (2017–18) Question numbers 7 to 12 carry 2 marks each.

Mathematics
7. If two positive integers p and q are written as p = a 2 b3 and q = a 3b; a, b are prime
Time allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80 numbers, then verify:
LCM (p, q) × HCF (p, q) = pq
General Instructions: The sum of first n terms of an AP is given by Sn = 2n 2 + 3n . Find the sixteenth term of
8.
(i) All questions are compulsory. the AP.
(ii) The question paper consists of 30 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
9. Find the value(s) of k for which the pair of linear equations kx + y = k2 and x + ky = 1
(iii)Section A contains 6 questions of 1 mark each. Section B contains 6 questions of 2 marks
have infinitely many solutions.
each. Section C contains 10 questions of 3 marks each. Section D contains 8 questions of 4
marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in four 10. æ pö æ 2ö
If ç 1, ÷ is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points (2, 0) and ç 0, ÷ ,
questions of 3 marks each and three questions of 4 marks each. You have to attempt only è 3ø è 9ø
one of the alternatives in all such questions. then show that the line 5x + 3y + 2 = 0 passes through the point (–1, 3p).
(v) Use of calculators is not permitted. 11. A box contains cards numbered 11 to 123. A card is drawn at random from the box.
Find the probability that the number on the drawn card is
(i) a square number
Section A (ii) a multiple of 7
Question numbers 1 to 6 carry 1 mark each.
12. A box contains 12 balls of which some are red in colour. If 6 more red balls are put in
7
1. Write whether the rational number will have a terminating decimal expansion or a the box and a ball is drawn at random, the probability of drawing a red ball doubles
75 than what it was before. Find the number of red balls in the bag.
nor-terminating repeating decimal expansion.

2. Find the value(s) of k, if the quadratic equation 3x 2 - k 3 x + 4 = 0 has equal roots. Section C
Question numbers 13 to 22 carry 3 marks each.
3. Find the eleventh term from the last term of the AP: 13. Show that exactly one of the numbers n, n + 2 or n + 4 is divisible by 3.
27, 23, 19, ..., –65.

4. Find the coordinates of the point on y-axis which is nearest to the point (–2, 5). 14. Find all the zeroes of the polynomial if two of its zeroes are
5 5
and – .
5. In given figure, ST || RQ, PS = 3 cm and SR = 4 cm. Find the ratio of the area of 3 3
D PST to the area of D PRQ.
15. Seven times a two digit number is equal to four times the number obtained by
reversing the order of its digits. If the difference of the digits is 3, determine the
number.
16. In what ratio does the x-axis divide the line segment joining the points (–4, –6) and
(–1, 7)? Find the co-ordinates of the point of division.
OR
2 The points A(4, –2), B(7, 2), C(0, 9) and D(–3, 5) form a parallelogram. Find the
6. If cos A = , find the value of 4 + 4 tan2 A
5 length of the altitude of the parallelogram on the base AB.
17. In given figure , then prove that DPTS ~ DPRQ . 20. In given figure ABPC is a quadrant of a circle of radius 14 cm and a semicircle is
drawn with BC as diameter. Find the area of the shaded region

OR
In an equilateral triangle ABC, D is a point on the side BC such that 21. Water in a canal, 6 m wide and 1.5 m deep, is flowing with a speed of 10 km/h. How
1 much area will it irrigate in 30 minutes, if 8 cm of standing water is needed?
BD = BC. Prove that 9AD2 = 7AB2 OR
3
A cone of maximum size is carved out from a cube of edge 14 cm. Find the surface
area of the remaining solid after the cone is carved out.

22. Find the mode of the following distribution of marks obtained by the students in an
examination:

Marks obtained 0-20 20-40 40-60 60-80 80-100

Number of students 15 18 21 29 17
Given the mean of the above distribution is 53, using empirical relationship estimate
the value of its median.
18. In given figure XY and X ¢ Y ¢ are two parallel tangents to a circle with centre O and
another tangent AB with point of contact C intersecting XY at A and X¢ Y¢ at B.
Prove that Ð AOB = 90°.
Section D
Question numbers 23 to 30 carry 4 marks each.
23. A train travelling at a uniform speed for 360 km would have taken 48 minutes less to
travel the same distance if its speed were 5 km/hour more. Find the original speed of
the train.
OR
Check whether the equation 5x2 – 6x – 2 = 0 has real roots and if it has, find them by
the method of completing the square. Also verify that roots obtained satisfy the given
equation.
19. cosec 2 63° + tan 2 24° sin 2 63° + cos 63° sin 27° + sin 27º sec 63° 24. An AP consists of 37 terms. The sum of the three middle most terms is 225 and the
Evaluate: + sum of the last three terms is 429. Find the AP.
cot 2 66° + sec 2 27° 2(cos ec 2 65° - tan 2 25°)
25. Show that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the
squares of the other two sides.
OR
OR
If sin q + cos q = 2, then evaluate : tan q + cot q Prove that the ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of the
squares of their corresponding sides.
26. Draw a triangle ABC with side BC = 7 cm, ÐB = 45°, ÐA = 105° . Then, construct a
4 Marking Scheme
triangle whose sides are times the corresponding sides of DABC.
3 Mathematics Class X (2017-18)
27. cos q - sin q + 1
Prove that = cosec q + cot q Section A
cos q + sin q - 1
28. The angles of depression of the top and bottom of a building 50 metres high as S.No. Answer Marks
observed from the top of a tower are 30° and 60°, respectively. Find the height of the 1. Non terminating repeating decimal expansion. [1]
tower and also the horizontal distance between the building and the tower. 2. k = ±4 [1]
29. Two dairy owners A and B sell flavoured milk filled to capacity in mugs of negligible 3. a11 = –25 [1]
thickness, which are cylindrical in shape with a raised hemispherical bottom. The 4. (0, 5) [1]
mugs are 14 cm high and have diameter of 7 cm as shown in given figure. Both A and 5. 9 : 49 [1]
B sell flavoured milk at the rate of ` 80 per litre. The dairy owner A uses the formula 6. 25 [1]
pr 2 h to find the volume of milk in the mug and charges ` 43.12 for it. The dairy
owner B is of the view that the price of actual quantity of milk should be charged. Section B
What according to him should be the price of one mug of milk? Which value is
7. LCM (p, q) = a3b3 [1/2]
æ 22 ö
HCF (p, q) = a2b
exhibited by the dairy owner B? ç use p = ÷ [1/2]
è 7 ø LCM (p, q) × HCF (p, q) = a5b4 = (a2b3) (a3 b) = pq [1]
8. Sn = 2n2 + 3n [1/2]
S 1 = 5 = a1 [1/2]
S2 = a1 + a2 = 14 Þ a2 = 9 [1/2]
d = a 2 – a 1= 4
a16 = a1 + 15d = 5 + 15(4) = 65 [1/2]
9. For pair of equations kx + 1y = k2 and 1x + ky = 1
30.
a k b 1 c k2
The following distribution shows the daily pocket allowance of children of a locality. We have: 1 = , 1 = , 1 =
The mean pocket allowance is ` 18. Find the missing frequency k. a 2 1 b 2 k c2 1
a b c
For infinitely many solutions, 1 = 1 = 1
a 2 b 2 c2 [1/2]
Daily pocket 11–13 13–15 15–17 17–19 19–21 21–23 23–25
allowance (in `) k 1
\ = Þ k 2 = 1 Þ k = 1, – 1 ...(i) [1/2]
Number of 3 6 9 13 k 5 4 1 k
children 2
1 k
and = Þ k3 = 1 Þ k = 1 ...(ii) [1/2] …(ii)
k 1
OR From (i) and (ii), k = 1 [1/2]
The following frequency distribution shows the distance (in metres) thrown by 68 10. æ pö
students in a Javelin throw competition. Since ç1, ÷ is the mid-point of the line segment joining the points (2, 0) and
è 3ø
Distance (in m) 0–10 10–20 20–30 30–40 40–50 50–60 60–70 2
æ 2ö p 0+ 9 1
Number of students 4 5 13 20 14 8 4 ç 0, ÷ therefore, = Þp= [1]
è 9ø 3 2 3
Draw a less than type Ogive for the given data and find the median distance thrown
The line 5x + 3y + 2 = 0 passes through the point (–1, 1) as 5(–1) + 3(1) + 2 = 0 [1]
using this curve.
11. 8
(i) P(square number) = [1]
113
16
(ii) P(multiple of 7) = [1]
113
12. Let number of red balls be = x 15. Let the ten’s and the units digit be y and x respectively.
x So, the number is 10y + x. [1/2]
\ P(red ball) = The number when digits are reversed is 10x + y. [1/2]
12
If 6 more red balls are added: [1/2] Now, 7(10y + x) = 4(10x + y) Þ 2y = x …(i) [1]
The number of red balls = x + 6 Also x – y = 3 …(ii) [1/2]
x+6 Solving (1) and (2), we get y = 3 and x = 6.
P(red ball) = Hence the number is 36. [1/2]
18
[1] 16. Let x-axis divides the line segment joining (–4, –6) and (–1, 7) at the point P in the
x +6 æxö
Since, = 2ç ÷ Þ x = 3 ratio 1 : k. [1/2]
18 è 12 ø æ –1– 4k 7 – 6k ö
[1/2] Now, coordinates of point of division P ç ,
\ There are 3 red balls in the bag.
è k +1 k + 1 ÷ø
Section C 7 - 6k
Since P lies on x-axis, therefore =0 [1]
k +1
13. Let n = 3k, 3k + 1 or 3k + 2. Þ 7 – 6k = 0
(i) When n = 3k:
n is divisible by 3. Þ k=
n + 2 = 3k + 2 Þ n + 2 is not divisible by 3. [1] 7 [1/2]
n + 4 = 3k + 4 = 3(k + 1) + 1 Þ n + 4 is not divisible by 3. Hence the ratio is 1: = 6:7
6
(ii) When n = 3k + 1: [1]
n is not divisible by 3. æ -34 ö
Now, the coordinates of P are ç , 0÷ .
n + 2 = (3k + 1) + 2 = 3k + 3 = 3(k + 1) Þ n + 2 is divisible by 3. [1] è 13 ø
n + 4 = (3k + 1) + 4 = 3k + 5 = 3(k + 1) + 2 Þ n + 4 is not divisible by 3. OR
(iii) When n = 3k + 2: Let the height of parallelogram taking AB as base be h.
n is not divisible by 3. (7 - 4)2 + (2 + 2)2 = 32 + 42 = 5 units . [1]
Now AB =
n + 2 = (3k + 2) + 2 = 3k + 4 = 3(k + 1) + 1 Þ n + 2 is not divisible by 3.
n + 4 = (3k + 2) + 4 = 3k + 6 = 3(k + 2) Þ n + 4 is divisible by 3. 1 49
[1] Area ( D ABC) = 4(2 – 9) + 7(9 + 2) + 0(–2 – 2) = sq units . [1]
Hence exactly one of the numbers n, n + 2 or n + 4 is divisible by 3. 2 2
æ 1 49
14. 5 5 5öæ 5ö 1 2 Now, ´ AB ´ h =
Since and - are the two zeroes therefore, çç x - ÷÷ çç x + 3 ÷÷ = 3 (3x - 5) [1] 2 2
3 3 è 3 øè ø 1 49
is a factor of given polynomial. Þ ´5 ´h =
2 2
We divide the given polynomial by 3x2 – 5.
49
Þ h= = 9.8 units . [1]
x2 + 2x + 1 5
17. Ð SQN = Ð TRM (CPCT as DNSQ @ DMTR) [1]

[1]

Since, ÐP + Ð1 + Ð2 = ÐP + ÐPQR + ÐPRQ (Angle sum property)

Þ Ð1 + Ð2 = ÐPQR + ÐPRQ
For other zeroes, x2 + 2x + 1 = 0 Þ (x + 1)2 = 0, x = –1, –1
Þ 2Ð1 = 2ÐPQR (as Ð1 = Ð2 and ÐPQR = ÐPRQ)
5 5 [1] [1]
\ Zeroes of the given polynomial are , - , – 1 and – 1 . Ð1 = ÐPQR
3 3
 Also Ð 2 = ÐPRQ 19. cosec2 63 ° + tan 2 24° sin 2 63° + cos 63° sin 27° + sin 27° sec63°
And ÐSPT = ÐQPR (common) +
[1] cot 2 66° + sec2 27° 2(cosec2 65° - tan 2 25°)
DPTS ~ DPRQ (By AAA similarity criterion) cosec2 63 ° + tan 2 24° sin 2 63° + cos 63° cos(90° – 27°) + sin 27°cosec(90° – 63° )
= + [1]
tan 2 (90° - 66°) + cos ec 2 (90° - 27°) 2[cosec 2 65° - cot 2 (90° – 25°)]
OR
cos ec2 63° + tan 2 24° sin 2 63° + cos2 63° + sin 27° cosec 27°
= 2 2
+ [1]
tan 24° + cosec 63° 2(cosec2 65 ° – cot 2 65 °)
1+1 [1]
= 1+ =2
2(1)
OR
sin q + cos q = 2
2
Þ (sin q + cos q)2 = 2 [1/2]
Construction: Draw AP ^ BC [1/2] Þ sin q + cos q + 2sin q cos q = 2
2 2
In DADP, AD2 = AP 2 + DP 2 [1/2] Þ 1 + 2sin q cos q = 2
AD 2 = AP 2 + (BP - BD) 2 [1/2] 1
Þ sin q cos q = ...(i) [1]
AD 2 = AP2 + BP 2 + BD 2 - 2(BP)(BD) 2
2 [1/2]
æ1 ö æ BC ö æ BC ö we know, sin 2 q + cos 2 q = 1 ....(ii)
AD2 = AB2 + ç BC÷ - 2 ç
è3 ø è 2 ÷ø çè 3 ÷ø [1]
Dividing (ii) by (i) we get
7 sin 2 q + cos2 q 1
AD 2 = AB2 BC = AB =
9 sin q cos q 1/2
9AD2 = 7AB2 [1/2] Þ tan q + cot q = 2 [1]
18. Join OC 20. We know, AC = r
In D OPA and D OCA In D ACB, BC2 = AC2 + AB2
OP = OC (radii of same circle) Þ BC = AC 2 ( AB = AC)
PA = CA (length of two tangents) [1]
Þ BC = r 2

[1]
AO = AO (Common) Required area = ar( D ACB) + ar(semicircle on BC as diameter) –ar(quadrant
\ D OPA @ D OCA (By SSS congruency criterion) ABPC)
Hence, Ð 1 = Ð 2 (CPCT) [1] 2
1 1 æ r 2ö 1 2
Similarly Ð 3 = Ð 4 ´r´r+ ´p´ç
= ÷ - 4 pr
Now, Ð PAB + Ð QBA = 180° 2 2 è 2 ø
Þ 2 Ð 2 + 2 Ð 4 = 180° [1] [1]
r 2 pr 2 pr 2
Þ Ð 2 + Ð 4 = 90° = + –
2 4 4
Þ Ð AOB = 90° (Angle sum property) 2
r 196 2
= = cm = 98 cm2 [1]
2 2
21. Let the area that can be irrigated in 30 minute be A m2.
æ 1ö [1/2] Section D
Water flowing in canal in 30 minutes = ç10, 000 ´ ÷ m = 5000 m
è 2ø
23. Let original speed of the train be x km/h.
Volume of water flowing out in 30 minutes = …(i) [1]
360
Time taken at original speed = hours [1]
8
Volume of water required to irrigate the field = A ´ m3 [1/2] x
100 360 [1/2]
…(ii) Time taken at increased speed = hours
x +5
Equating (i) and (ii), we get
360 360 48
8 Now, – = [1½]
A´ = 45000 [1] x x + 5 60
100
A = 562500 m2. é 1 1 ù 4
Þ 360 ê - =
OR ë x x + 5 úû 5
[1/2]
Þ x + 5x – 2250 = 0
2
l= 72 + 142 = 7 5 [1] Þ x = 45 or –50 (as speed cannot be negative) [1]
Surface area of remaining solid = 6l 2 – pr 2 + prl , where r and l are the radius and Þ x = 45 km/h
slant height of the cone. OR
Discriminant = b2 – 4ac = 36 – 4 × 5 × (–2) = 76 > 0 [1]
So, the given equation has two distinct real roots
5x2 – 6x – 2 = 0
Multiplying both sides by 5.
(5x)2 – 2 × (5x) × 3 = 10
Þ (5x)2 – 2 × (5x) × 3 + 32 = 10 + 32
Þ (5x – 3)2 = 19 [1]
[1]
Þ 5x – 3 = ± 19
22 22
= 6 ´ 14 ´ 14 – ´7´7 + ´7´7 5 3 ± 19
7 7 Þ x= [1]
[1/2] 5
= 1176 –154 + 154 5 Verification:
= 2
æ 3 + 19 ö æ 3 + 19 ö 9 + 6 19 + 19 18 + 6 19 10
22. [1] 5 çç ÷÷ - 6 çç ÷÷ - 2 = - - =0
è 5 ø è 5 ø 5 5 5 [1/2]
2
æ 3 - 19 ö æ 3 - 19 ö
Similarly, 5 ç
ç 5 ÷÷ – 6 çç 5 ÷÷ - 2
=0
[1] è ø è ø [1/2]
= 68 24. Let the three middle most terms of the AP be a – d, a, a + d.
We have, (a – d) + a + (a + d) = 225 [1]
So, the mode marks is 68. Þ 3a = 225 Þ a = 75 [1/2]
Empirical relationship between the three measures of central tendencies is: Now, the AP is
3 Median = Mode + 2 Mean a – 18d,…,a – 2d, a – d, a, a + d, a + 2d,…, a + 18d
3 Median = 68 + 2×53 [1] Sum of last three terms:
(a + 18d) + (a + 17d) + (a + 16d) = 429 [1]
Median = 58 marks
Þ 3a + 51d = 429 Þ a + 17d = 143
Þ 75 + 17d = 143
Þ d=4 [1/2]
Now, first term = a – 18d = 75 – 18(4) = 3
\ The AP is 3, 7, 11, …, 147. [1]
25. Given: A right triangle ABC right angled at B. ar(DABC) BC AM
To prove: AC2 = AB2 + BC2 Hence, = ´ from (i)
ar( DPQR) QR PN
Construction: Draw BD ^ AC [1/2] AB AB
Proof: In D ADB and D ABC = ´ [from (ii) and (iii)]
PQ PQ
Ð ADB = Ð ABC (each 90°)
2
Ð BAD = Ð CAB (common) æ AB ö
=ç ÷ [1/2]
è PQ ø
2 2 2
ar(DABC) æ AB ö æ BC ö æ CA ö
= = =ç ÷ Using (iii)
ar(DPQR) çè PQ ÷ø çè QR ÷ø è RP ø [1/2]
26. Draw D ABC in which BC = 7 cm, Ð B = 45°, Ð A = 105° and hence Ð C = 30°. [1]
Construction of similar triangle A BC as shown below: [3]
D ADB ~ D ABC (By AA similarity criterion) [1]
AD AB
Now, = (corresponding sides are proportional)
AB AC
Þ AB = AD × AC
2
…(i) [1]
Similarly D BDC ~ D ABC
Þ BC = CD × AC
2
…(ii) [1/2]
Adding (1) and (2)
AB2 + BC2 = AD × AC + CD × AC
Þ AB2 + BC2 = AC × (AD + CD)
Þ AB2 + BC2 = AC2, Hence Proved. [1]
OR
Given: D ABC ~ D PQR
2 2 2
ar(DABC) æ AB ö æ BC ö æ CA ö
= =ç =ç
è RP ÷ø
To prove:
ar(DPQR) èç PQ ø÷ è QR ø÷
Construction: Draw AM ^ BC, PN ^ QR [1/2]

27. cos q – sin q + 1

LHS =
cos q + sin q - 1
cos q - sin q + 1 cos q + sin q + 1 [1]
= ´
cos q + sin q - 1 cos q + sin q + 1
1 (cos q + 1)2 - sin 2 q [1]
=
ar(DABC) 2 ´ BC ´ AM BC AM (cos q + sin q) 2 - 12
= = ´ …(i) [1]
ar( DPQR) 1 ´ QR ´ PN QR PN cos 2 q + 1 + 2cos q - sin 2 q
2 =
cos 2 q + sin 2 q + 2sin q cos q - 1
In D ABM and D PQN
ÐB = ÐQ ( DABC DPQR) 2cos2 q + 2cos q
=
ÐM = ÐN (each 90o ) 2sin q cos q [1]
D ABM ~ D PQN (AA similarity criterion) 2cos q(cos q + 1)
AM AB =
Therefore, = …(ii) [1] 2sin q cos q
PN PQ cos q + 1
AB BC CA [1/2] = = cosec + cot = RHS
But = = ( D ABC ~ D PQR) …(iii) sin q
PQ QR RP [1]
28. TP Daily pocket Number of Mid-point x i - 18 fi u i
In DBTP Þ tan 30° = ui =
BP 30. allowance (in `) children (fi) (xi) 2
11–13 3 12 –3 –9
13–15 6 14 –2 –12
15–17 9 16 –1 –9
17–19 13 18 0 0
19–21 k 20 1 k
21–23 5 22 2 10
[2]
23–25 4 24 3 12
S fi = 40 + k S fi u i = k – 8
æ Sf u ö
Mean = x = a + h ç i i ÷
Correct Figure [1] è Sfi ø [1]
æ k -8 ö
1 TP 18 = 18 + 2 ç ÷
Þ = è 40 + k ø
BP [1]
3 Þ k=8
BP = TP 3 …(i) [1/2] OR
In D GTR, Less than Number of Students
TR TR TR [1/2] 10 4
tan 60° = Þ 3= Þ GR = …(ii) 20 9
GR GR 3
TR 30 22
Now, TP 3 = (as BP = GR) 40 42
3 50 56
Þ 3TP = TP + PR 60 64
50 70 68 [1]
Þ 2TP = BG Þ TP = m = 25 m [1]
2
Now, TR = TP + PR = (25 + 50) m. [1/2]
Height of tower =TR = 75 m.
TR
Distance between building and tower = GR =
3
75
Þ GR = m = 25 3 m [1/2]
3
2
29. Capacity of mug (actual quantity of milk) = pr 2h - pr 3 [1]
3
2æ 2 ö
= pr ç h - r ÷ [2]
è 3 ø
22 7 7 æ 2 7ö
´ ´ ´ 14 – ´ ÷
7 2 2 çè
=
3 2ø
2695 [1]
= cm 3
6 Median distance is value of x that corresponds to
Amount dairy owner B should charge for one mug of milk N 68
2695 80 [1] Cumulative frequency = = 34
= ´ = ` 35.93 2 2
6 1000 Therefore, Median distance = 36 m [1]
Value exhibited by dairy owner B: honesty (or any similar value) [1]
 Sample Question Paper 2017-18 10 Explain the ways in which glucose is broken down in absence of oxygen. 3
Science OR
Class – X List three differences between arteries and veins.
Time allowed: 03 Hours Maximum Marks: 80 11 How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits may be dominant or recessive? 3
12 Rohit focused the image of a candle flame on a white screen using a convex lens. 3
General Instructions: He noted down the position of the candle , screen and lens as under :
Position of candle = 26.0 cm
(i) The question paper comprises two sections, A and B. You are to attempt both the
sections. Position of convex lens = 50.0 cm
(ii) All questions are compulsory. Position of screen = 74.0 cm
(iii) All questions of Section-A and B are to be attempted separately. i) What is the focal length of the convex lens?
(iv) There is an internal choice in three questions of three marks each, two questions of ii) Where will the image be formed if he shifts the candle towards the lens at a
five marks each and one question of two marks each. position of 38 cm?
(v) Question numbers 1 and 2 in Section-A are one mark question. They are to be
iii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in case (ii) as said
answered in one word or in one sentence.
(vi) Question numbers 3 to 5 in Section- A are two marks questions. These are to be above?
answered in 30 words each. 13 “pH has a great importance in our daily life” explain by giving three examples. 3
(vii) Question numbers 6 to 15 in Section-A are three marks questions. These are to be OR
answered in about 50 words each. A compound which is prepared from gypsum has the property of hardening when
(viii) Question numbers 16 to 21 in Section-A are 5 marks questions. These are to be mixed with a proper quantity of water. Identify the compound and write its chemical
answered in 70 words each. formula. Write the chemical equation for its preparation. Mention any one use of
(ix) Question numbers 22 to 27 in Section- B are based on practical skills. Each question is the compound.
a two marks question. These are to be answered in brief. 14 Why are fossils considered important in the study of evolution? Explain two ways 3
by which age of fossils can be estimated.
SECTION – A 15 Our government launches campaigns to provide information about AIDS 3
1 Give an example of a flower which contains both stamens and carpels. 1 prevention, testing and treatment by putting posters, conducting radio shows and
2 Mention any one point of difference between Pepsin and Trypsin. 1 using other agencies of advertisements.
3. An element “X” has mass number 35 and the number of neutrons, is 18. Identify 2
the group number and period of “X”. a) To which category of diseases AIDS belong? Name its causative organism.
4. An object of height 1.2m is placed before a concave mirror of focal length 20cm so 2 b) Which kind of value is government trying to develop in the citizens by
that a real image is formed at a distance of 60cm from it. Find the position of an conducting the above kind of programs.
object. What will be the height of the image formed?
5. Why is there a need to harness non-conventional sources of energy? Give two 2 16 With the help of a labelled circuit diagram wire describe an activity to illustrate the 5
main reasons. pattern of the magnetic field lines around a straight current carrying long
6 Name the electric device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. 3 conducting wire .
Draw the labelled diagram and explain the principle involved in this device.
i) Name the rule that is used to find the direction of magnetic field associated
OR
with a current carrying conductor.
i) What is the function of earth wire in electrical instruments?
ii) Is there a similar magnetic field produced around a thin beam of moving
ii) Explain what is short circuiting an electric supply.
(a) alpha particles and (b) neutrons? Justify your answer.
iii) What is the usual current rating of the fuse wire in the line to feed
(a) Lights and fans? (b) Appliances of 2kW or more power?
17 You are given balls and stick model of six carbon atoms and fourteen hydrogen 5
7 Draw a circuit diagram of an electric circuit containing a cell, a key , an ammeter , 3
atoms and sufficient number of sticks. In how many ways one can join the models
a resistor of 4Ω in series with a combination of two resistors (8Ω each) in parallel
of six carbon atoms and fourteen hydrogen atoms to form different molecules of
and a voltmeter across parallel combination. Each of them dissipate maximum
C6H14.
energy and can withstand a maximum power of 16W without melting. Find the
OR
maximum current that can flow through the three resistors.
Draw the structural formulae of all the possible isomers of the compound with the
8 In the electrolysis of water, 3 molecular formula C 3H6O and also give their electron dot structures.
a) Name the gas collected at anode and cathode
18 a) 5
b) Why is the volume of gas collected at one electrode double than the other?
i) Draw a neat diagram of human brain and
c) What would happen if dil H2SO 4 is not added to water?
ii) Label Medulla and Cerebellum
9 Differentiate between the arrangement of elements in Mendeleev’s periodic table 3
and Modern periodic table. iii) Write the functions of the above mentioned parts
b) ”Both overproduction and underproduction of Growth hormone leads to
disorders in the body.” Explain

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19 Noopur needs a lens of power -4.5D for correction of her vision. 5 Plot a graph between V and I and calculate the resistance of the resistor.
a) What kind of defect in vision is she suffering from?
b) What is the focal length and nature of the corrective lens? OR
In a given ammeter, a student sees that needle indicates 17 divisions in ammeter
c) Draw ray diagrams showing the (a) defected eye and (b) correction for this
while performing an experiment to verify Ohm’s law. If ammeter has 10 divisions
defect. between 0 and 0.5A, then what is the value corresponding to 17 divisions?
d) What are the causes of this defect? 27 Draw a path of light ray passing through a prism. Label angle of incidence and 2
20 a) What is reactivity series? How does the reactivity series of metals help in 5 angle of deviation in the ray diagram.
predicting the relative activities of various metals?
b) Suggest different chemical processes used for obtaining a metal from its
oxides for metals in the middle of the reactivity series and metals towards
the top of the reactivity series. Support your answer with one example
each.

21 a) “Improvements in our lifestyle have resulted in greater amounts of waste 5

generation.” Give two examples to support the given statement. Suggest one
change that we can incorporate in our lifestyle in order to reduce non-
biodegradable waste.
b) The following organisms form a food chain.
Insect, Hawk, Grass, Snake, Frog
Which of these will have highest concentration of non-biodegradable chemicals?
Name the phenomenon.
OR
a) What do you understand by “Watershed Management”? List any two
advantages of watershed management.
b) “Human beings occupy the top level in any food chain.” What are the
consequences of this on our body?
SECTION – B

22 What do you observe when you drop a few drops of acetic acid to a test tube 2
containing:
a) Phenolphthalein c) distilled water
b) Universal indicator d) sodium hydrogen carbonate

23 Riya performs two set of experiments to study the length of the foam formed which 2
are as follows:
Set I: she takes 10 ml of distilled water in test tube “A” and adds 5-6 drops of liquid
soap in it and shakes the test tube vigorously.
Set II: she takes 10 ml of distilled water in a test tube “A” and adds 5-6 drops of
liquid soap with half spoonful of CaSO 4 in it and shakes the test tube. Write your
observation and reason.
24 A student observed a permanent slide showing asexual reproduction in yeast. 2
Draw diagrams of the observations he must have made from the slide. Name the
process also.
25 A student conducted an experiment to show CO2 is released during respiration. 2
List two precautions that he/she must take for obtaining correct observations.
26 The values of current I flowing in a given resistor for the corresponding values of 2
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

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Marking Scheme 2017 – 18 Maximum current through 4 Ω resister = 1
R
Science
Class – X 16
= = 2A
4
1 Hibiscus/Mustard (or any other correct answer) 1 1
2 1 Maximum current through each 8 Ω resister = x 2 = 1A 1
Pepsin Trypsin (anyone) 2
· Produced in stomach Produced by pancreas 8 a) In the electrolysis of water, the gas collected at cathode is : Hydrogen 1
The gas collected at anode is : oxygen
· Acts in acidic medium Acts in basic medium
b) The gas which is collected in double the amount during the
electrolysis of water is Hydrogen. This is because water contains two 1
3 Atomic number of X = Mass number of X – No. of neutrons =35-18=17 ½ parts of hydrogen element as compared to one part of oxygen
Electronic configuration = 2, 8, 7 ½ element by volume.
Group number = 17 , Period No. = 3 ½ c) Pure water is a bad conductor of electricity, by adding drops of 1
½ sulphuric acid; we make it a good conductor of electricity.
4 ho = 1.2cm, f = -20cm, v = -60cm 9
1 1 1 Mendeleev’s Periodic table Modern periodic table
= - ½
u f v The elements were arranged The elements were arranged
1. according to increased atomic according to increased Atomic
1 1 1 1
= - ½ Masses. numbers.
u -20 -60 Position of isotopes was not There was no problem in the
hi -v 2. 1
Justified. Placing of isotopes
=
ho u ½ Position of hydrogen was not Hydrogen has been given a
Justified because it resembles unique position due to its
-60 ½
3.
Both with Alkali metals and resemblance with alkalis and 1
hi = - x1.2 = -2.4cm
-30 Halogens. Halogens.
5 i) Our demand for energy is increasing to improve quality of life and growth 1+1
of population
ii) Fossil fuels are limited (or any other two) 10 There are two ways of anaerobic breakdown of glucose. First step is 3
6 Electric generator ½ breakdown of glucose molecule into pyruvate which takes place in cytoplasm.
Principle electormagenetic induction which states that electric current is
induced in a closed circuit becaruse of changing magnetic field. 1 The anaerobic breakdown in bacteria is called fermentation. During
fermentation pyruvate is broken down to ethyl alcohol and carbondioxide.
When there is lack of oxygen in our muscle cells pyruvate is broken down to
1½ lactic acid.
Very less amount of energy is released in both the above cases.
1x3

OR

Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood towards the
OR
1+1+1 heart.
i) Earth wire in electrical instruments saves us from all possible electric
shocks. Arteries are thick walled while veins are thin walled.
ii) Accidently, when live and neutral wires of an electric circuit comes into
direct contact, it is called shor circuiting. Valves are absent in arteries while valves are present in veins to ensure that
iii) (a) 5A (b) 15A blood flows in one direction only. (any other)
7 (any three) 1x3
11 Mendel conducted a monohybrid cross with pea plants, and he observed that ½x6
one of the contrasting characters disappears in F1 generator. This character
1 reappears in F2 generation (obtained by selfing F1) in just 25% of the progeny.

Mendel conclude that the character which epresses itself in F1 is the dominant

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 character while the other one when is not able to epress thourhg present in F 1 HIV 1
individuals is recessive. This recessive character is able to express only in its b) Senstivity and awareness among the citizens towards leading a 1
pure form i.e. in 25% of F2 individuals. healthy and fit life.
16 Activity (Refer circuit diagram given below) 2
Take a battery (12 V), a variable resistance (or a rheostat), an ammeter (0 –5
12 i) A), a plug key, and a long straight thick copper wire. Insert the thick wire
u = 50 - 26 = 24cm through the centre, normal to the plane of a rectangular cardboard. Take care
v = 74 - 50 = 24cm 1½ that the cardboard is fixed and does not slide up or down. Connect the
copper wire vertically between the points X and Y, as shown in diagram in
\ 2 f = 24cm series with the battery, a plug and key. Sprinkle some iron filings uniformly on
24 the cardboard. Keep the variable of the rheostat at a fixed position and note
\f = = 12cm the current through the ammeter. Close the key so that a current flows
2 through the wire. Ensure that the copper wire placed between the points X
ii) and Y remains vertically straight. Gently tap the cardboard a few times.
u = 50 - 38 = 12cm ½ Observe the pattern of the iron filings. It is observed that the iron filings align
i.e. Candle is at f themselves showing a pattern of concentric circles around the copper wire.
Image is formed at infinity. These represent the magnetic field lines.
iii) 1

13 Any three point given above – 1+1+1

1. Plants and animals are pH sensitive. Living organisms can survive
only in narrow range of pH change. i) Right hand thumb rule
2. pH of the soil. Plants require a specific pH range for their healthy ii) Yes, Alpha particles being, positively charged constitues a current in
growth. the direction of motion.
3. pH in our digestive system. Our stomach produces hydrochloric acid No, Neutron being electrically neutral consitiute no current. 2
that helps in the digestion of food. During in digestion the stomach 17
produces too much acid that cause pain and irritation. 1+1+1+1+1
4. Change in pH causes tooth decay. Tooth decay start when the pH of
the mouth is lower than 5.5. Tooth enamel gets corroded when the pH
in the mouth is below 5.5.
5. Self-defense by plants and animals through chemical warfare. Bee–
sting leaves and acid causing pain and irritation. Applying a mild base
like baking soda on the stung area provides relief.
OR ½
The name of the compound is Plaster of Paris ½
Its chemical formula is CaSO4. ½ H2O
Equation: 1
OR
CaSO4.2H2O -------------> CaSO4. ½ H2O + 1 ½ H2O 1
It is used in the hospitals mainly as plaster for supporting fractured bones in
the right position 1½+1
14 Fossils provide evidence in favour of evoluation / establish evolutionary 1
relationships by providing missing links.
Two ways
1. Relative method – Fossils found closer to the surface are more recent 1x2
than those in deeper layer.
2. By detecting the ratios of different isohpes of the same element in the
fossils material. 1½+1
15 a) Viral / STD 1

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 hydrogen from water or acids. A metal placed at the top of the
activity series would displace metal below it. Thus a more reactive
metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution. 2
b)
i) For obtaining metals that are in the middle of the reactivity
series, oxides of such metals can be reduced with coke (carbon)
which acts as a reducing agent. 1½
Example: 2 Fe2O3 + 3 C ---------------------> 4 Fe + 3CO2
ii) For obtaining metals that are high in the reactivity series, their
oxides are reduced to metals by the process of electrolysis
example: electrolysis of sodium chloride
at cathode: Na+ + e- -----> Na
at anode: 2 Cl- ----> Cl2 + 2e- 1½
21 a)
18 a) · More use of dispossible items like paper plates, plastic items, 1x2
i) polythene etc.
· Changes in packaging (or any other example)
Suggestion – Reuse of polythene bages, plastic containers. 1
(or any other)
2 1
b) Hewk
Biomaginification 1
OR
a) Scientific soil and water conservation is called watershed
management. Advantages: 1
i) Increases production and income of watershed community.
ii) Mitigates droughts and floods.
iii) Increases the life of downstream dams reservoirs 2
ii)
Correct labelling (any two)
1
iii)
Medulla controls blood pressure, salivation x vomiting b)
½+ ½
Cerebellum controls precision of voluntary movements and 1) Maximum level of bio magnification occurs here because of
equilibrium. progressive accumulation. 2
1
(any one function each of Medulla and Cerebellum) 2) We get very small amount of energy as only 10 % of the previous
b) Over production of growth hormone leads to gigantism and it’s energy gets transferred at each trophic level
underproduction leads to dwarfism
19 a) Myopia 1
b) SECTION B
-1 ½+ ½
f = = -0.22cm 22 i) Acetic acid will remain colourless in phenolphthalein ½
45 ii)Acetic acid will dissolve in distilled water forming a clear solution ½
Concave lens iii)
Universal indicator gives orange colour with acetic acid. ½
c) iv)Sodium hydrogen carbonate will give brisk effervescence due to the ½
formation of CO2 gas.
1+1 23 Set I will have more length of foam because it consist of soft water. 1+1
Set II will form less foam because it consist of hard water due to the presence
of CaSO4.
24 ½+½+½

d) Causes – i) Due to excess curvature of eye lens

iii) Elongation of the eye ball. ½+ ½

20 a) The arrangement of metals in the vertical column in the order of 5

decreasing reactivity is called reactivity series or activity series. Budding ½
A metal placed above hydrogen in the activity series will displace

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25 1) The set up should be airtight 1x2
2) Germinating seeds (living) should be used
26 Graph 1
v = 4v(9v - 5v) QUESTION PAPER DESIGN FOR SCIENCE (CODE NO. 086/090)
i = 1.25 A(2.65 A - 1.40 A) 1 Class- IX & X (2017-18)
v 4
R= = = 3.2W Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
i 1.25 S. Typology of Questions Very Short Short Long Total %
OR No. Short Answer Answer Answer Marks Weight
An ammeter has 10 divisions between 0 to 0.5A. So, Answer -I -II (LA) age
(VSA) (SAI) (SAII) 5 Marks
1 Division = 0.5A /10 1 Mark 2 Marks 3 Marks
17 divisions = 17/20 = 0.85A
Remembering (Knowledge based simple
27 2 recall questions, to know specific facts,
1 terms, concepts, principles, or theories, 2 1 1 10 15%
-
Identify, define or recite, information)

Understanding (Comprehension - to be
familiar with meaning and to understand
2 conceptually, interpret, compare,
contrast, explain, paraphrase, or - 1 4 2 24 35%
interpret information)
Application (Use abstract information in
concrete situation, to apply knowledge
3 to new situations, use given content to
interpret a situation, provide an - 1 2 2 18 26%
example, or solve a problem)
High Order Thinking Skills (Analysis &
Synthesis - Classify, compare, contrast,
or differentiate between different pieces
4
of information, Organize and/or integrate - - 1 1 8 12%
unique pieces of information from a
variety of sources)
Inferential and Evaluative (Appraise,
judge, and/or justify the value or worth
5 of a decision or outcome, or to predict 1+1* - 8 12%
- 1
outcomes based on values)

Total (Theory Based Questions) 2x1=2 3x2=6 10x3=30 6x5=30 68(21) 100%

Practical Based Questions (PBQs) 6x2=12 - - 12(6)

Total 2x1=2 9x2=18 10x3=30 6x5=30 80(27)

1. Question paper will consist of 27 questions.

2. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice will be provided
in three questions of 3 marks each, two questions of 5 marks each and one
question (for assessing the practical skills) of 2 marks.
*One question of 3 marks will be included to assess the values inherent in the texts.

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