SAMPLE PAPER TEST 02 FOR TERM-2 EXAM (2021-22)

SUBJECT: SCIENCE (086) MAX. MARKS : 40

CLASS : X DURATION: 2 HRS
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper has three sections and 15 questions. All questions are compulsory.
3. Section–A has 7 questions of 2 marks each; Section–B has 6 questions of 3 marks each; and
Section–C has 2 case based questions of 4 marks each.
4. Internal choices have been provided in some questions. A student has to attempt only one of the
alternatives in such questions.

SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 7 carry 2 marks each.
1. An element “X” has atomic number 13. The atomic number or proton number (symbol Z) of a
chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of every atom of that element. In
an uncharged atom, the atomic number is also equal to the number of electrons.
(a) What is the group and period number to which this element “X” belongs?
(b) Is this element “X” a metal or a non- metal? Justify your answer.

2. A homologous series is a series of organic compounds which belong to the same family (i.e.
possess same functional group) and show similar chemical properties.
(a) Write chemical formula of two consecutive members of a homologous series of alcohol.
(b) State the part of these compounds that determines their
(i) physical properties,
(ii) chemical properties.

3. Fertilization and implantation are the most critical events in the reproduction process. In this
process, both egg and sperm are fused together to form a zygote. Later, it gets implanted into the
uterus and the development of an organism starts. The given flowchart explains the process.
Study the chart and answer the questions given below:

(a) Identify the labels X, Y and Z.

(b) Where does the process of fertilisation takes place in female body?

4. Shweta conducted a study on a tobacco plant. She found that in tobacco plant, the male gametes
have twenty four chromosomes. Based on this information, find out the number of chromosomes
in: (a) Female gamete (b) Zygote.

5. An -particle enters a uniform magnetic field at right angles to it as shown in figure.

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 (a) Stating the relevant principle, identify the direction in which this -particle moves. Give
reason to support your answer.
(b) State whether an alpha particle will experience any force in a magnetic field if it is placed in
the field at rest.
OR
Priyanka arranged two magnets side by side as shown below.

(a) Draw magnetic field line between poles P and Q.

(b) What does the degree of closeness of magnetic field lines near the poles signify?

6. In a monohybrid cross between tall pea plants (TT) and short pea plants (tt), a scientist obtained
only tall pea plants (Tt) in the F1 generation. However, on selfing the F1 generation pea plants, he
obtained both tall and short plants in F2 generation. On the basis of above observations with
other angiosperms, can the scientist arrive at a law? If yes, explain the law. If not, give
justification for your answer.
OR
‘A trait may be inherited, but may not be expressed.’ Justify this statement with the help of a
suitable example.

7. Rahul was studying a terrestrial food chain. He observed the flow of energy as follows:

(a) If autotrophs occupying the first trophic level are called producers, what are herbivores called
as?
(b) How much energy does the lion get in the above food chain ?
OR
In the given figure, the various trophic levels are shown in a pyramid. What does "X" and "Z"
represent?

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 SECTION – B
Questions 8 to 13 carry 3 marks each.
8. Valency is the combining capacity of an element. The electrons present in the outermost shell of
an atom are known as 'Valence electrons'. Based on the group valency of elements, write the
molecular formula of the following compounds giving justification for each:
(a) Oxide of first group elements.
(b) Halide of the elements of group thirteen, and
(c) Compound formed when an element A of group 2 combines with an element B of group 17.

9. Study the given cross showing self pollination in F1.

Fill in the blank and answer the questions that follows:

(a) In the above question, what is the combination of characters in the F2 progeny? What are the
ratios?
(b) What does the result in F1 generation, signifies?

10. (a) List the factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends.
(b) Why are metals good conductors of electricity whereas glass is a bad conductor ofelectricity?

11. Calculate the equivalent resistance and potential difference between the points A and B is the
circuit where 2A is the circuit current as shown below:

OR
Consider the following circuit diagram. If R1 = R2 = R3 = R4 = R5 = 3 , find the equivalent
resistance (Req) of the circuit.

12. Draw the structures of the following compounds and identify the functional group present in
them:
(a) Butanoic acid (b) Bromopropane (c) Butyne

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 OR
The given table is about the three homologous series of hydrocarbons. Complete the table based
on your knowledge.
General formula CnH2n CnH2n–2 CnH2n+2
IUPAC name of the homologous series Alkene (a) (b)
Characteristic bond type (c) (d) Single bond
IUPAC name of the first member of the series (e) Ethyne (f)

13. Layer P shields the surface of the earth from the UV radiation. It is found in the stratosphere
around 15–30 km above the earth's surface. It protects the life on earth by absorbing harmful
ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation from the sun.

(a) Identify “the layer P”. How it is produced?

(b) Name the synthetic chemicals mainly responsible for its drop in the atmosphere. How can the
use of these chemicals be reduced?

SECTION – C
This section has 02 case-based questions (14 and 15). Each case is followed by 03 sub-questions (a,
b and c). Parts a and b are compulsory. However, an internal choice has been provided in part c.
14. In a school laboratory, Shikha was performing an activity. She started with an insulted copper
wire that she wrapped as coil of many turns such that it takes the shape of a cylinder. Then, she
drew the following diagram based on her observations. Answer the following questions.

(a) Write the special name given to the coil AB which has many circular turns of insulated
copper wire.
(b) State the nature of magnetic field inside AB when a current is passed through it.
(c) Redraw the diagram and sketch the pattern of magnetic field lines through and around AB.
OR
List two factors on which the strength of the magnetic field produced by AB depends.

15. In a pea plant, the phenotypes like round seed and yellow colour are completely dominant over
the other i.e., green wrinkled seeds. Sanjana decides to pollinate one flower of a plant with
yellow round and green wrinkled seeds and obtained the following result.

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Based on the schematic diagram, answer the following questions.
(a) Write the phenotypes of F1 progeny.
(b) Name the phenotypes produced in F2 progeny upon self pollination of F1 progeny.
(c) Identify 1, 4, 5 and 6 in the diagram.

OR
List any two contrasting characters other than roundness of pea seeds that Mendel used in his
experiments with pea plants.

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