Science
Class X
Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3 hours
General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 3 parts Physics , Biology and Chemistry with 5 sections in each part
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected to attempt only one
of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the range of 30 to 50
words.
v. Section C consists of Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the range of 50 to
80 words
vi. Section D consists of Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80
to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
Physics
Section A - MCQ
Match the following with correct response.
1. S.I unit of magnetic field A. Small bar magnet capable of rotating freely
2. Magnetic field inside the solenoid B. Tesla
3. Compass needle C. Temporary magnet
4. Solenoid D. Uniform
a) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
c) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
b) 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
d) 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
Q.No.2
When red, blue and green light coming parallel to principal axis fall on a convex lens, they will converge on the axis at:
a) one point b) three different points
c) None of these d) two different points
Q.No. 3
How much energy is consumed when a current of 5 ampere flows through the filament of a heater having a resistance of
100 ohms for two hours? Express it in joules.
Q .No.4
Assertion (A): Magnetic field lines never intersect.
Reason (R): At a particular point magnetic field has only one direction.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
Section B - 2 MARK QUESTIONS
Differentiate between a glass slab and a glass prism. What happens when a narrow beam of
i. a monochromatic light, and
ii. white light passes through
a.) glass slab and
b.) glass prism?
OR
A convex lens forms a real and inverted image of a needle at a distance of 50 cm from it. Where is the needle be placed in
front of the convex lens if the image is equal to size of the object? Also, find the power of the lens.
Section C - 3 MARK QUESTIONS
A student wants to project the image of a candle flame on a screen 80 cm in front of a mirror by keeping the candle flame
at a distance of 20 cm from its pole.
i. Which type of mirror should the student use?
ii. Find the magnification of the image produced.
iii. Find the distance between the object and its image.
OR
Name the spherical mirror used as:
a. shaving mirror
b. Rear view mirror in vehicles
c. Reflection in search-light.
Question No. 2
Write any three difference between a real and a virtual image.
OR
(i) In refraction of light through a rectangular glass slab, the emergent ray is parallel to the direction of the incident ray.
Why?
(ii) What happens when a light ray is incident normally on one of the faces of a rectangular glass slab?
Question No. 3
(i) Write RIGHT HAND THUMB RULE.
(ii) Write Fleming’s Left Hand Rule.
(iii) Write Clock Rule for current carrying coil.
OR
(i) Draw and explain magnetic field inside solenoid.
(ii) Write two differences between Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets.
Section D - 5 MARK QUESTIONS
(i) Draw the magnetic field lines through and around a single loop of wire carrying electric current.
(ii) State whether an alpha particle will experience any force in a magnetic field, if :
a. It is placed in the field at rest.
b. It moves in the magnetic field parallel to field lines.
c. It moves in the magnetic field perpendicular to field lines.
Justify your answer in each case.
OR
(i) What is necessity of earthing an electric appliance?
(ii) Write two differences between Alternating Current and Direct Current.
Section E - 4 MARK QUESTIONS - CASE STUDY
Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
If two or more resistances are connected in such a way that the same potential difference gets applied to each of them,
then they are said to be connected in parallel.
The current flowing through the two resistances in parallel is, however not the same. When we have two or more
resistances joined in parallel to one another, then the same current gets additional paths to flow and the overall
resistance decreases.
(i) Three resistances 2 ohm, 6 ohm and 9 ohm are connected in parallel, then what will be the equivalent
resistance?
(ii) A wire of resistance 12 ohm is cut into three equal pieces and then twisted their ends
together, then what will be the equivalent resistance?
(iii) Three resistances are connected as shown. Calculate the equivalent resistance between A and B?
OR
Find the current in each resistance
Biology
Section A – MCQ
1. The form of sugar transported through phloem is
a. glucose
b. fructose
c. sucrose
d. starch
2. Pyruvic acid, the key product of cellular respiration can have many metabolic
fates. Under anaerobic condition it forms
a. Lactic acid
b. CO2 + H2O
c. Ethanol + CO2
d. Both a and c
3.A cross between two tall plants resulted in offspring having few dwarf plants. What would be the genotype of both the
parent
a) TT and tt
b) Tt and TT
c) Tt and Tt
d) TT and TT
4. An area in the brain which is associated with strong emotions is
a. Cerebral cortex
b. Cerebellum
c. pituitary gland
d. Medulla
5. A few statements with regard to sexual reproduction are given below:
i. Sexual reproduction does not always require two individuals
ii. Sexual reproduction generally involves gametic fusion
iii. Meiosis never occurs during sexual reproduction
iv. External fertilisation is a rule during sexual reproduction
Choose the correct statements from the options below:
(a) i and iv (b) i and ii (c) ii and iii (d) i and iv
Q. no 6 to 7 are Assertion – Reasoning based questions.
These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate
option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is 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
(d) A is False but R is true
6. Assertion : Gametes receive only one allele of a gene
Reason : Mitosis occurs during the gamete formation leading to the formation of haploid gamete
7. Assertion : Presence of HCl in stomach is necessary for the process of digestion.
Reason : HCl kills and inhibits the growth of bacteria in the stomach.
Section B – 2 marks Questions
8. Why the reflex arc has evolved in animals
9. a. Name a common nutrient that is absorbed in the small intestine and reabsorbed by the kidney tubules.
b. How is CO2 gas tested in the laboratory?
10. What is artificial Kidney? Why is it important ?
11. Will the natural replenishment of the soil take place. Justify your answer .
Or
a. If 1,00,000 J solar energy falls on green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem, what percentage of
solar energy will be converted into food energy?
b. Trophic levels in a food chain is limited to 3 to 4 level, give reason for the statement
Section C - 3 marks questions
12. Validate from which molecule the by-product is obtained in photosynthesis . Name the stored form of carbohydrate
in plants and humans
13. “maximum concentration of non-degradable chemicals gets accumulated in our bodies” Name the process and justify
the statement
Or
What are the conclusions do you make on observing energy flow diagram in food chain and differentiate food chain and
food web
Section D – 5 marks questions
14. Explain the changes that take place in a flower from gamete formation to fruit formation
or
a. How do follow organism reproduce? Bryophyllum, Leishmania
b. What happens in human female when the Egg is not Fertilised?
c. Write the significance of placenta during the development of the baby in the mother’s uterus
Section E – Case study
15. Two parental pea plants - one with round yellow seeds (RRYY) and another with wrinkled green (rryy) seeds
produce F1 progeny that have round, yellow (RrYy) seeds.
When F1 plants are self-pollinated, produces F2 generations with different combinations.
i)which new combination of characters is expected in F2 progeny?
ii) How many seeds with parental characters will be produced when a total 160 seeds are produced in F2 generation on
self pollination of F1 generation
iii) How many seeds with these new combinations of characters will be produced when a total 160 seeds are produced in
F2 generation on self-pollination of F1 generation? Explain with reason.
Or
When F1 plants were cross - pollinated with plants having rryy genes, a total of 160 plants were produced. How many of
these would be round yellow and wrinkled green seed plants? Give the genotype of F 2 generation.
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