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CLASS X REVISION EXAMINATION-II MARKS: 80 (a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
DATE: 29.11.2024 SCIENCE TIME: 3 HRS 4.The image shows a reaction between zinc and hydrogen.
General Instructions:
i)This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii) All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some Which option shows oxidation?
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions (a) Zn → Zn+2 (b) 2H+ → H2 (C) Zn+2 → Zn (d) H2 → 2H+
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each. 5. Which of the following salts has no water of crystallization?
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to (a) Blue vitriol (b) Washing soda (c) Baking soda (d) Gypsum
these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words. 6. A student learns that some products are formed as a result of combining two
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. compounds while some compounds are formed as a result of the dissociation of two
Answers to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words compounds. The image shows two reactions.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Reaction P - CaO + SO₂  CaSO3
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words. Reaction Q - ZnCO3 heat ZnO + CO₂
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks Which reaction is an example of a combination reaction and a decomposition
each with sub-parts reaction?
(a) Both reactions are examples of combination reaction
SECTION -A
(b) Both reactions are examples of a decomposition reaction
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each
(c) Reaction P is an example of a combination reaction, while reaction Q is an
of the questions (20x1=20) example of a decomposition reaction
1. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? (d) Reaction P is an example of a decomposition reaction, while reaction Q is an
3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4 H2 (g)
example of a combination reaction
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised 7, Farmers neutralise the effect of Acidity on the soil by adding –
(ii) Water is getting reduced (a) Slaked lime (b) Gypsum (c) Caustic soda (d) Baking soda
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent 8. Watering of our mouth when we feel hungry is an example of-
(iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(a) Voluntary action (b) Reflex action
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii) (b) (i) and (iv) (c) (i), (ii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv) (c) Involuntary action (d) Cardiac action
2. A student performs an experiment to form aluminium chloride from aluminium
9.In an ecosystem, 1000 joules of energy is available at the producer level. How much
and chlorine. Which of the following option gives the chemical equation of the energy will be available at the tertiary consumer level, according to the 10% law?
reaction? ( a) 100 joules (b) 10 joules (c) 1 joule (d) 0.1 joule
(a) Al + Cl2 → AlCl2 (b) 2Al + Cl2 → 2AlCl 10. The diagram shows a reflex arc in which a bee sting causes the arm to be moved
C) 2Al + 3Cl2 → 2AlCl3 (d) 3Al + 3Cl2 → 3AlCl3 quickly.
3. Which of the following are exothermic processes?
(i) Reaction of water with quick lime
(ii) Dilution of an acid
 (c) Increase or decrease the magnitude of current
(d) None of these
14. When one unit electric charge moves from one point to another point in an
electric circuit, then the amount of work done in joules is known as?
(a) electric current (b) electric resistance
(c) electric conductance (d) potential difference
15. Which of the two sets belong to the same trophic level?
If the relay neuron is damaged, how will the transmission of nerve impulses in the (a) Rabbit: Tiger (b) Vulture: Rat
reflex arc be affected? (c) Grasshopper: Hawk (d) Frog: Lizard
(a) Impulses cannot pass from P-Q 16. The role of the axon is to:
(b) Impulses cannot pass from P-R (a) integrate signals from the dendrites
(c) Impulses cannot pass from Q-P (b) release neurotransmitter
(d) Impulses cannot pass from R-Q (c) conduct the action potential to the synaptic terminal
11. In the given figure the various trophic levels are shown in a pyramid. At which (d) synthesize cellular components
trophic level is maximum energy available? Q. No 17 to 20 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
(e) Both A and R are false
a) T4 (b) T2 (c) T1 (d) T3 17.Assertion(A) : In electrolysis of water , the volume of hydrogen liberated is twice
12. Adrenaline hormone is secreted in the body during emergency situations. What the volume of oxygen formed
would be the effects of increased concentration of adrenaline on body? Reason(R) : Water ( H2O) has hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of 1: 2 by volume
18.Assertion (A) : A receptor is a specialized group of cells in a sense organ that
perceive a particular type of stimulus.
Reason (R) : Different sense organs have different receptors for detecting stimuli.
19. Assertion (A) : The coil of a heater is cut into two equal halves and only one of
them is used into heater. The heater will now require half the time to produce the
same amount heat.
Reason (R) : The heat produced is directly proportional to square of current.
20. Assertion(A): Polythene bags and plastic containers are non-biodegradable
13. The purpose of a rheostat is:
substances.
(a) Increase the magnitude of current only
Reason(R): They can be broken down by microorganisms in natural simple harmless
(b) Decrease the magnitude of current only
substances.
 SECTION – B A fuse wire melts at 5 A. If it is desired that the fuse wire of same material melt at 10
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions (6x2=12) A, then whether the new fuse wire should be of smaller or larger radius than the
21.(a) Write the name given to bases that are highly soluble in water. Give an earlier one? Give reasons for your answer.
example.
(b) How is tooth decay related to pH? How can it be prevented? 26.The two glands A and B which occur in pairs are present in endocrine system. The
pair of glands A is found only in females whereas the pair of glands B occur only in
22. a) What is the difference between the organisms belonging to the first and the males. The gland A make and secrete hormone C whereas gland B make and secrete
third trophic levels? Give one example each of the organisms belonging to these two hormone E.
trophic levels. a. What are glands A and B?
b) What are the consequences if one of the trophic level face the verge of decline? b. Name the hormone C and E
SECTION - C
23.Meet John, a 55-year-old chronic alcoholic. He has been consuming alcohol Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions (7x3=21)
heavily for over 20 years. Recently, John has been experiencing difficulty walking, 27.Equal length of magnesium ribbon are taken in two test tubes ‘A’ and ‘B’. H2SO4 is
balance problems, and slurred speech. added to test tube ‘A’ and H2CO3 in the test tube ‘B’ in equal amounts:
a)What part of the brain is most likely affected in John's case, leading to his (a) Identify the test tube showing vigorous reaction. Give reason to support your
symptoms? answer.
b)Mention the location of the same. b)Name the gas liberated in both the tubes. How will you identify the gas?
c) What are the significant role played by this part? c) Out of the two acids taken above
OR (i) Which one will have lower pH value?
Raman's mother moved her leg immediately as she saw that she was about to step (ii) Lower H+ concentration respectively.
on Raman's toy. Netra says this action is a reflex action as it was a quick action
whereas Kabir says it was a reflex action because it was an involuntary response. 28. Dry pellets of a base ‘X’ when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns sticky. The
Is either of them CORRECT? Justify your answer. compound is also formed by chlor-alkali process. Identify the compound and explain
the process with the balanced chemical equation and also mention one of its use.
24. In a house 3 bulbs of 100 watt each lighted for 5 hours daily, 2 fans of 50 watt (ii) While diluting an acid, why is it recommended that the acid should be added to
each used for 10 hours daily and an electric heater of 1.00 kW is used for half an hour water and not water to the acid?
daily. Calculate the total energy consumed in a month of 31 days and its cost at the OR
rate of Rs 3.60 per kWh i) A substance X, an oxide of a group 2 element, is used intensively in the cement
industry. This element is present in bones also. On treatment with a water solution, it
25. (i) State one difference between kilowatt and kilowatt hour. Express 1 kWh in forms a solution Y which turns red litmus to blue. Identify X and Y. Write the chemical
joules. reactions involved.
(ii) A bulb is rated 5V; 500 mA. Calculate the rated power and resistance of the bulb ii)State the type of chemical reactions in the following examples in terms of loss and
when it glows? gain of energy:
OR (i) Combustion of coal in air
(ii) Heating of limestone.
29.Emily, a botany student, was studying the growth of radish seedlings in her b)A white coloured powder is used by doctors for supporting fractured bones.
greenhouse. She noticed that one of the seedlings, which she had watered and I)Write chemical name and formula of the powder.
provided with the same conditions as the others, was significantly shorter and had (ii) When this white powder is mixed with water a hard solid mass is obtained. Write
smaller leaves than the rest. Upon closer inspection, she observed that the seedling's balanced chemical equation for this change and identify the name of the hard mass
stems and roots seemed to be less developed as well. obtained and state one of its use.
a) What plant hormone is most likely responsible for the stunted growth of Emily's OR
radish seedling? (a)i)X+YSO4—XSO4+Y
b)Illustrate the usual mechanism of this particular hormone in response to light with ii)Y+XSO4—No reaction
a diagram. iii)Z+XSO4--- ZSO4 +X
of these element which is more reactive and why?
30.In the late 1980s, scientists discovered a significant depletion of the ozone layer b) An aqueous solution of metal nitrate ‘P’ reacts with sodium bromide solution to
over Antarctica. Further research revealed that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other form yellow precipitate ‘Q’ which is used in photography. ‘Q’ on exposure to sunlight
halogenated gases were responsible for the depletion. The ozone layer is crucial for undergoes decomposition to form metal P along with a reddish brown gas. Identify
protecting life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. ‘P’ and ‘Q’ write the balanced chemical equation for the chemical reaction. List the
a) What is the chemical reaction involved in the formation of ozone (O3) in the two categories in which reaction can be placed.
stratosphere? c)You are given the following materials
b) What are the potential side effects of ozone depletion on human health and the (i)Marble chips (ii)Dilute hydrochloric Acid (iii) Zinc granules
environment? Identify the type of reaction when marble chips and zinc granules are added
c) Which organisation has initiated steps to ensure the control of ozone depletion? separately to acid taken in two test tubes.

31. State and explain Ohm’s law. Define resistance and give its SI unit. What is meant 35.A cheetah is stalking its prey, a Thomson's gazelle. When the cheetah starts to
by 1 ohm resistance? Draw V-I graph for an ohmic conductor and list its two run, the prey realizes and reacts.
important features. a) What type of action does the cheetah exhibit when it starts running towards the
prey?
32.a) With the help of a suitable circuit diagram prove that the reciprocal of the b) Which sensory receptors in the prey receive the stimuli that trigger its reaction?
equivalent resistance of a group of resistances joined in parallel is equal to the sum c) What biochemical compounds are involved in the muscle action of the prey as it
of the reciprocals of the individual resistances. responds to the cheetah?
(b) In an electric circuit two resistors of 12 Ω each are joined in parallel to a 6 V d) How does the rate of thinking differ in the prey compared to the cheetah in this
battery. Find the total current drawn from the battery. situation? Explain.
OR
33. Calculate the resistance of a metal wire of length 2m and area of cross section a) A farmer notices that his apple trees are not growing as tall as he expected. The
1.55 × 106 m², if the resistivity of the metal be 2.8 × 10-8 Ωm. leaves are also turning yellow and falling off prematurely. He also observes that the
SECTION – D apples are not ripening uniformly. What could be the possible reasons for these
Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions. (3x5=15) issues, and how can plant hormones be used in each case?
34 . a)Why do we prefer baking powder to prepare cake instead of baking soda. b)How the timing and amount of hormone secretion are regulated in human system?
Explain with the necessary equation. Explain with an example.
 36. A.(i) A 6 Ω resistance wire is doubled on itself. Calculate the new resistance of birds and humans, consumed these contaminated organisms, the chemicals
the wire. accumulated in their bodies, causing harmful health effects.
(ii) Three 2 Ω resistors A, B and C are connected in such a way that the total a) What is the process by which these chemicals accumulated in the bodies of larger
resistance of the combination is 3 Ω. Show the arrangement of the three resistors animals?
and justify your answer b) How does this contribute to the decline of bald eagle populations in the Great
( iii) A 250 watt electric bulb is lighted for 5 hours daily and four 6 watt bulbs are Lakes region?
lighted for 4.5 hours daily. Calculate the energy consumed (in kWh) in the month of c) What measures can be taken to prevent similar cases in the future?
February. OR
OR d) Are chemical biodegradable or non - biodegradable? Mention other possible ways
B.(a) A piece of wire having a resistance R is cut into five equal parts. by which the chemicals enter into our food chain .
(i) How will the resistance of each part of the wire compare with the original 39. We can see that, as the applied voltage is increased the current through the wire
resistance? also increases. It means that, the potential difference across the terminals of the wire
(ii) If the five parts of the wire are placed in parallel, how will the resistance of is directly proportional to the electric current passing through it at a given
the combination compare with the resistance of the original wire? What will be ratio temperature.
of resistance in series to that of parallel? Thus, V= IR Where R is the proportionality constant called as resistance of the wire.
(b) State and derive joule’s law. An electric iron consumes energy at rate of 420W Thus, we can say that the resistance of the wire is inversely proportional to the
when heating is at maximum rate and 180 W when heating is at minimum. The electric current. As the resistance increases current through the wire decreases. The
voltage is 220V .What is the current and resistance in each case? resistance of the conductor is directly proportional to length of the conductor,
SECTION – E inversely proportional to the area of cross section of the conductor and also depends
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts. on the nature of the material from which conductor is made. Thus R= pL/A, where p
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts. (3x4=12) is the resistivity of the material of conductor. According resistivity of the material
37.Mrs. Tomar uses a compound of sodium “X’ to make pakoras crispy. It is a mild they are classified as conductors, insulators and semiconductors. It is observed that
non- corrosive basic salt, also used as an ingredient in antacids. It is produced using the resistance and resistivity of the material varies with temperature. And hence
sodium chloride as one of the raw materials. there are vast applications of these materials based on their resistivity.The SI unit of
Read the above passage carefully and give the answer of the following questions: resistance is ohm while the SI unit of electric current is ampere. The potential
(i) Identify the compound of sodium ‘X’ and state the chemical name of the difference is measured in volt. Conductors are the materials which are having less
compound X resistivity or more conductivity and hence they are used for transmission of
(ii) Is the pH value of ‘X’ solution lower than or higher than 7. Justify your answer electricity. Alloys are having more resistivity than conductors and hence they are
(iii) Write the chemical equation of preparation of ‘X. Write the chemical reaction used in electric heating devices. While insulators are bad conductors of electricity.
involved when ‘X’ is heated. i )What is resistivity ? Explain it
OR ii) A wire of length 5 meters and cross-sectional area 0.5 mm² has a resistance of
How would you test the presence of gas which is evolved on heating ‘X’ and also 10Ω. What is the resistivity of the material of the wire?
identify the nature of the gas evolved during heating. Justify your answer. iii) Why tungsten is used in electric bulbs?
38.In the 1950s and 1960s, the Great Lakes were contaminated with high levels of OR
DDT and other pesticides. These chemicals accumulated in the water and were What are the factors affecting resistance? Derive an expression for resistance
ingested by small aquatic organisms, such as plankton and fish. As larger animals, like