UNIT TEST-I(2024- 25)

CLASS X
SCIENCE M.M-40 Marks
TIME - 1.5 Hrs

Iustructions
1. All questions are compulsory; however, the internal choice is given.
2. Marks are mentioned along with the questions.
3. Diagranns should be well labelled.

SECTION - A
distance from the mirror should an object be
Q1.The radius of curvature of a converging mirror js 30 cm. At what
placed so as to obtain a virtual image?
(a) Infinity
(b) 30 cm
(c) Betwveen 15 cn and 30 cm (1)
(d) Between 0 cm and 15 cm.
Q2.. Diameter of the reflecting surface of spherical mirror is called:
(a) radius of curvature
(b) focal length
(c) aperture ()
(d) both (a) and (b).
Q3.. Which of the following mirror is used by a dentist to examine a small cavity?
(a) Convex mirror
(b) Plane mirror
(c) Concave mirror ()
(d) Combinaticn of convex and concave mirror.
get a real image of the size of the object?
Q4.Where shouid an object is placed in front ofa convex lens to
(a) At the principal focus of the lens
(b) At twice the focal length
(c) At infinity lens and its principal focus. ()
(d) Betveen the optical centre of the
means that th¹ lens is a:
051f the power of lens is -4.0D, then it
length-50 m
(a) concave lens of focal length +50 cm
(b) convex lens of focal
length-25 cm
(c) concave lens of focallength-25 cm. (1)
(d) convex lens of focal ()
heating lead nitrate is
Q6. Brovwn gas evolved on (c) N2 (d) O2
(a) NO (b) NO ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated
6)Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The molar
during electrolysis of water is: (c) l:1 (d) 2:1 (1)
(a) 1 :2 (b) 4 : 1 containing an equal amount of copper sulphate
tubes
08ASudent adds lead and silver to two different test tube with lead changes. What explains the
solution. The student observes that the colour of the solution in the test ()
the solution?
change in the colour of place as lead replaces copper from the solution.
a) Adisplacement reaction takes place as lead combines with sulphate in the solution.
h) A combination reaction takes place as copper dissociates from sulphate in the solution.
c) A decomposition reaction takes
displacement reaction takes place as copper dissociates from sulphate and lead combines with
d) Adouble
sulphate in the solution.
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Q9, Which of the following process involve chemical reaction?
a)Storing of oxygen under pressure in a gas cylinder
b) Liquefaction of gas
c) Keeping petrol in a china dish in open
d) Heating copper wire in presence of air at high temperature.
Q10.Calcium oxide reacts with water vigorously to produce slake lime. This reaction can be classificd as
() Combination reaction (ii) Exothermic reaction (iii) Endothermic reaction iv) oxidation reaction
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (iv) and (i) (c) (), (ii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (i) (1)

QlI. The first enzyme to be mixed with the food in the alimentary canal is (1)
(a)Trypsin (b) Salivary amylase (c) Lipase (d) Pepsin
Q12. Sanjana is suffering from frequent stomach pain and vomiting. She went to the doctor and the doctor asked
her to go for an ultrasound. In the report a stone was found in the gall bladder. Dr. Arya asked her to remove the
gallbladder by operation but she was reluctant to go for the operation. What functional aspect in her digestion
would be compromised? (1)

(a) There will be no impact as liver continues bile secretion (b) Undigested food will be not egested
(c) Proteins will not be digested (d) Fats will not be digested properly.

The following questions consist of the two statements, Assertion and Reason. Answer these questions selecting
the appropriate option given below:
Option A, if both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
Option B, if Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Option C, if only Assertion is true but Reason is false.
Option D, if Assertion is false but Reason is'true.
QI3) Assertion(A): A ray of light traveiling from a rarer medium to a denser medium siows down and bends away
from the normal. When it travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium, it speeds up and bends towards the
normal.
Reason (R) : The speed of light is higher in a rarer medium than a denser medium. (L)

Q1 Assertion : A balanced chemical reaction is : 3Fe + 4 HzO(steam) Fe;O, +4H,. (1)

Reason: The law of conservation of mass holds good for a chemical equation.
Assertion: Respiration is a biochemical process opposite to photosynthesis. (1)
Reason: Energy is released during respiration.
SECTION B
Qi6.(i) Define Principal axis.
(ii) Namnc the type of mirror used as rear view mirror in vehicles.Support your answer with(1+|=2)
reason.

o17.The magnification produced by spherical mirror is +2.What does it mean? ldentify the mirror. (1+]=2y
OR
M.) What do you understand by the term Refractive index. (l+I=2)
)You are given kerosene, benzene and water. In which of these does the light travel fastest and why?
Use the information:
Kerosenc(n=1.44),benzene(n=1.50).and water(n=I.33).
Q18. Write balanced chemical equations for:
Silver bromide on exposure to sunlight decomposes to silver and bromine eas
(ii; Sodium metal reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas
(2)
 a)A solution ofsSubstance X is used for white X ? Give the
chemical reaction of
washing. What is
i substance
ith water.
o) Why does the colour of copper sulphate solution change when iron nail is aippe (2)
(2
Q20. Do deer have longer s1nall intestines as compared to tigers? Justify your answ
Q21. How is the small intestine designed to absorb digested food? (2)
OR
8tate the role of the following (1+1)
a) Mucus in our stomach b) liver in digestion of food

SECTION -C
022. () Define power of a lens.
(i) An object 3.0 cm high is placed perpendicular to the nrincipal axis of a concave lens of focal iength .0
cm.The image is formed at a distance of 10.0 cm from the lens Caleulate: (a) distance at which the object is placed
and (b) size and nature of the image formed. hra ln, (1+2-3)
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Q23. Write any two observations in an activity which may suggest that a chemical reaction has taken place. Gve
examples in support of your answer. (3)

Q24. List three events that occur during the process of photosynthesis. (3)
SECTION D
Q25.Read the following and answer the following questions.
All living cells require energy for various activities. This energy is available by the breakdown of simple
carbohydrates either using oxvgen or without using oxygen.

A. The graph below represents the blood lactic acid concentration ofán athlete during a race of 400 mand
shows a peak at point D.

Lactic acid production has occurred in the

athlete while running in the 400m race.
Which of the following processes explains
t

this event?
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a) Aerobic respiration
b) Fermentation
c) Lack of Oxygen
d) Anaerobie respiration (1)
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B. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true about respiration?

i. During exhalation, ribs move inwards and diaphragm is lowered. ()
i. Exchange of gases takes place in alveoli.
iii.During inhalation, ribs move outwards and diaphragm is lowered,
iv. Haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide.
iand ii b. ii and ii
a. c. Iand iv d ii and iv

why the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much

taster than that seen in terrestrial organisms? (2)