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Sample Paper 04
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be
provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying
1 mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment
(04 marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A
Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x H2 (g) + y O2(g) " z H2O (l)
(a) 2, 1, 2 (b) 1, 2, 1
(c) 3, 2, 3 (d) 2, 2, 1

2. Match the following salts to their correct category of water hardness.

Salts Category

1. Sodium Chloride A. Soft Water

2. Sodium Sulphate B. Causes Permanent Hardness

3. Calcium Chloride C. Permanent Hard

Water
4. Magnesium Sulphate D. Does Not Contribute to Hardness

1 2 3 4

(a) A D C B

(b) A B C D
(c) D A B C

(d) A C D B

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3.

Which of the following gases formed at the anode and the cathode?
(a) Chlorine, Hydrogen (b) Hydrogen, Chlorine
(c) Hydrogen, Hydrogen (d) Chlorine, Chlorine

4. A metal M of moderate reactivity is present as its sulphide X . On heating in air, X converts into is oxide
Y and a gas evolves. On heating Y and X together, the metal M is produced. X and Y respectively are
(a) X cuprous sulphide, Y cuprous oxide (b) X cuprous sulphide, Y cupric oxide
(c) X sodium sulphide, Y sodium oxide (d) X calcium sulphide, Y calcium oxide

5. The strength of magnetic field inside a long current carrying straight solenoid is

(a) More at the ends than at the centre

(b) Minimum in the middle
(c) Same at all points
(d) Found to increase from one end to the other

6. Vegetative propagation refers to formation of new plants from

(a) Stem, roots and flowers
(b) Stem, roots and leaves
(c) Stem, flowers and fruits
(d) Stem, leaves and flowers

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7. A graph was plotted to show the energy output of two types of respiration. Identify the type of
respiration denoted by curves A and B .

(a) Anaerobic respiration , Aerobic respiration

(b) Aerobic respiration, Anaerobic respiration
(c) Aerobic respiration, Aerobic respiration
(d) Anaerobic respiration, Anaerobic respiration

8. Transpiration helps :
(a) in the absorption
(b) in the upward movement of water minerals dissolved in it from roots to the leaves
(c) in temperature regulation
(d) all of the above

9. V -I graph for the two wires A and B are shown in the figure. If we connect both the wires one by one
to the same battery which of the two will produce more heat per unit time ?

(a) A (b) B
(c) Both A and B (d) None of these

10. Which of the following the father of genetics ?

(a) Mendel (b) Hook
(c) Faraday (d) Newton

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11. What is the maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5 Ω?
(a) 1/5 Ω (b) 10 Ω
(c) 5 Ω (d) 1 Ω

12. Involuntary actions in the body are controlled by

(a) Medulla in fore brain (b) Medulla in mid brain
(c) Medulla in hind brain (d) Medulla in spinal cord

13. The strength of magnetic field around a current carrying conductor is

(a) inversely proportional to the current but directly proportional to the square of the distance from
wire.
(b) directly proportional to the current and inversely proportional to the distance from wire.
(c) directly proportional to the distance and inversely proportional to the current
(d) directly proportional to the current but inversely proportional the square of the distance from wire.

14. In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead nitrate, a
yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate is not available,
which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate

15. Which of the following statements is true for acids?

(a) Bitter and change red litmus to blue
(b) Sour and change red litmus to blue
(c) Sour and change blue litmus to red
(d) Bitter and change blue litmus to red

16. Which of the following is the correct representation of electron dot structure of nitrogen ?

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Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Changing of colour of copper from reddish brown to black is an example of reduction.
Reason : Hydrogen is removed.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : The sex of the children will be determined by chromosome received from the father.
Reason : A human male has one X and one Y -chromosome.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

19. Assertion : Egestion in amoeba takes place through a permanent membrane present in them.
Reason : Cilia is absent in amoeba.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

20. Assertion : Force experienced by moving charge will be maximum if direction of velocity of charge is
perpendicular to applied magnetic field.
Reason : Force on moving charge is independent of direction of applied magnetic field.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

SECTION-B
Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.

21. State the function of Bowman’s Capsule and glomerulus.

22. State the necessary conditions of autotrophic nutrition and name the by product. Mention the source
of this by product.

23. A. What is meant by galvanisation ? Why is it done ?

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B. Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity in molten state ?

24. In winter the frequency of urination is more. Why ?

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25. Imagine you are standing outside on a clear day, and you notice the sky appears blue. You are
curious to understand why this happens, and you decide to research the phenomenon to explain it
scientifically.
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What type of spectacles should be worn by a person having the defects of myopia as well as
hypermetropia? How does it help ?

26. The cartoon below shows a factory releasing chemical waste into a river, which flows into the ocean. Fish
and aquatic life in the river and ocean absorb these chemicals over time.

What impact would this process have on humans if they are at the top of the food chain?

SECTION-C
Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

27. In an industrial wastewater treatment plant, engineers use hydrogen sulfide gas to treat copper-containing
waste. When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of copper sulphate, the colour of the
solution fades and a black precipitate is obtained.
(i) Name the type of reaction mentioned above.
(ii) Why does the colour of the solution fade away ?
(iii) Write the chemical name of the black precipitate formed.

28. (i) Blood pressure is high in the arteries and low in the veins. Give the possible reason for such
difference.
(ii) What is the major cause of high blood pressure ?
(iii) What may happen if a person is having a very high blood pressure ?
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(i) Name the following :

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(a) The three carbon molecule that is formed due to break-down of glucose during respiration.
(b) The nitrogenous waste that is removed from the blood in our Kidneys.
(ii) How do unicellular organisms generally remove waste ?

29. (i) Arrange the metals Zn, Mg, Al, Cu and Fe in decreasing order of reactivity.
(ii) What would you observe when you put
(a) Some zinc pieces into blue copper sulphate solution ?
(b) Some copper pieces into green ferrous sulphate solution.
(iii) Name a metal which combines with hydrogen gas. Name the compound formed.

30. A mirror is fitted in a wall of the AGRA FORT. When you stand at a proper location, a full-size image
of the Taj Mahal can be seen in this mirror.
(i) What kind of mirror is it ?
(ii) Draw a ray diagram for such a mirror when the object is at infinity.

31. You are given a convex lens of focal length 10 cm. Where will you place an object to get a real, inverted
and highly enlarged image of the object. Draw a ray diagram.

32. Answer the following questions :

(i) What is the direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar-magnet ?
(ii) What is the SI unit of magnetic field ?
(iii) What does crowding of magnetic field lines indicate ?

33. How will you create an artificial aquatic ecosystem, which is self-sustainable?

SECTION-D
Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.

34. (i) Write the molecular formula of an organic compound having its name suffixed with ‘-ol ’
and having two carbon atoms in the molecule.
With the help of balanced chemical equation indicate what happens when it is heated with excess
of concentrated H2SO4 .
(ii) Write names of the following compounds :
(a) HCOOH
(b) CH2COCH2CH3.

(iii) Explain why carbon generally forms compounds by covalent bonds.

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(i) Define catenation. Why no other element exhibits the properties of catenation to the extent seen
in carbon compounds ?
(ii) Name the type of compound formed by the reaction of an organic acid and an alcohol. Write
the chemical equation for the reaction involved.
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35. (i) Draw the diagram of female reproductive system and match and mark the part(s) :
(a) Where block is created surgically to prevent fertilization.
(b) Where Copper-T is inserted?
(c) Inside which condom can be placed.
(ii) Why do more and more people prefer to use condoms? What is the principle behind use of condoms?
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What are the three categories of contraceptive methods? Write briefly about each.

36. (i) What is meant by the statement, “The resistance of a conductor is one ohm”?
(ii) Define electric power. Write an expression relating electric power, potential difference and resistance.
(iii) How many 132 Ω resistors in parallel are required to carry 5 A on a 220 V line?
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Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow :

(i) Why do the iron filings arrange in such a pattern?

(ii) What does this pattern demonstrate ?
(iii) Why do the iron filings near the bar magnet seem to align in the shape of closed curves ?
(iv) Can magnetic field lines travel from the south pole to the north pole of a magnet? Explain
the direction of magnetic field lines outside and inside the magnet.

SECTION-E
Question no. 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts. Internal choice is
provided in one of these sub-parts.

37. Nastic movements in plants are not directional movements. They are not dependent on the stimulus
and are growth independent. For example, the leaves of a touch me not plant (Mimosa pudica), fold up
immediately when touched. These kinds of changes occur due to the changes in the amount of water in
the leaves. Depending on the quantity, they either swell up or shrink. Plant hormones or phytohormones
are responsible for the control and coordination of plants. There are different types of hormones, which
affect the growth of a plant. Phytohormones are chemical compounds which are released by stimulated
cells. These hormones are diffused around the plant cells. They have a role in the cell division, cell
enlargement, cell differentiation, fruit growth, falling of leaves, ripening of fruits, ageing of plants etc.

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(i) Name the phenomenon called for the movement in growth of plants.
(ii) What do you mean by nastic movement ?
(iii) What are the different types of harmonies of plants ?
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(iv) The plant harmone help in the cell growth at the shoot tips by elongating the cells and help in
the growth process is :

38. Auxins Activity series : Relative reactivities of metals

Potassium Most reactive

Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Aluminium
Zinc Reactivity decreases
Iron
Lead
Hydrogen
Copper
Mercury
Silver Least reactive
Gold

(i) What happens when iron nail is added to copper sulphate solution? What is the colour change ?
(ii) Identify the metal which reacts with very dilute nitric acid to evolve hydrogen gas. Name one more
metal not given in the above series which reacts in the same way with dilute nitric acid.
(iii) Name one important ore of copper with its chemical formula.
(iv) Which method is used to extract sodium from molten sodium chloride ?

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(v) Which metal is used in the galvanization of iron ?

39. While dealing with the reflection of light by spherical mirrors, we shall follow a set of sign conventions
called the New Cartesian Sign Convention. In this convention, the pole (P) of the mirror is taken as the
origin. The principal axis of the mirror is take as the x -axis of the coordinate system. In a spherical
mirror, the distance of the object from its pole is called the object distance u . The distance of the image
^
from the pole of the mirror is called the image distance ^v h. Magnification produced by a spherical
gives the relative extent to which the image of an object is magnified with respect to the object size. It
is expressed as the ratio of the height of the image to the height of the object. It is usually represented
by the letter m .
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(i) How can you calculate the magnification of a spherical mirror ?

(ii) What does a negative sign in the value of magnification indicates?
(iii) Find the focal length of a convex mirror whose radius of curvature is 32 cm.
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(iv) Why does the height of the object is taken to be positive?

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