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Series RST

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SCIENCE (Theory)
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks: 7o
General Instructions
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
() All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.

(ii) Section A consists of 20 Objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.

(iu) Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 2 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
(v) Section C consists of 7 Short An.swer type questions
carrying 3 marks each.
Answers to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words

(vi) Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions

carrying 5 marks each.
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
(vii) Section E consists of 3 Source-based/ Case-based units
of assessment of 4 marks
each with sub-parts.

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 SECTION - A

Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options
given for each of the questions 1-20:

1. In the following figure, different stages of binary fission in Amoeba are

depicted. Which of the following stage/stages shows the division of parent
Amoeba to two daughter amoebae? 1
Parent
Amoeba

- Daughter
cells

Nucleus

A B C D E

(a) A and B (b) Only C

(c) Only D (d) D and E

2. Find out the focal length of the given mirror. Use the information given
along. 1

40

(a) -40 cm (b)+ 20 cm

(c)-20cm (d)+40 cm

3. What is the number of electrons which constitute one coulomb charge? 1

(a) 1.6 x 10-19 (b) 1.6 x 1019
(c) 6.0 x 1018 (d) 6.0 x 10-18

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4. The given figure shows that a child has attached earlobes.

Select the correct option.

(a) Attached earlobes is a recessive trait.

(b) Both parents have attached earlobes.

(c) Mother has attached earlobes.

(d) Father has attached earlobes.

5. Which of the following compounds has-CHO (aldehyde) as the functional

group?
(a) Propanol b) Propanal
(c) Propionic acid (d) Propanone

6. Schematic diagrams of four electric circuit composing battery, electric bulb,

ammeter, and plug key are given. Select the correct circuit. 1

(a) (b)

(c) 2 (d)

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 7. Organisms of higher trophic level which feed on several type of organisms
belonging to a lower trophic level constitute 1
(a) food chain
(b) food web
(c) ecosystem
(d) ecological pyramid

8. A child is holding a current

carrying conductor in his right hand. What
does the direction of thumb indicate?
1

Magnetic Field

Current

(a) Magnetic field (b) Current

(c) Circular loop (d) Solenoid

9. A mirror is fitted in a wall of Agra Fort to see the full length image of

Taj Mahal. Which type of mirror is it? 1

(a) Concave mirror (b) Plano concave mirror

(c) Convex mirror (d) Plane mirror

10. The strength of a magnetic field inside a long current carrying straight
solenoid is 1

(a) maximum in the middle

(b) maximum at the ends

(c) more at the ends than at the centre

(d) same at all points

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11. Which of the following does not belong to the same homologous series? 1

(a) CH,OH (b) CH0H

(c) C,HOH (d) CH,OH

12. The resistance of each conductor is 1/2 ohm. What will be the net resis-

tance when these are connected in series? 1

(a) 0.1 Q (b) 1.0 2

(c) 1.5 Qn (d) 2.0 n

13. In an attempt to demonstrate the conduction of electricity, Adi sets up the

following apparatus and made certain observations. Which of the following

observations are correct?

6 volt battery Bulb

H THSwitch
Beaker

Nail

Rubber cork

i) Bulb will glow when solution of glucose is taken.

ii) Bulb will glow when solution of sulphuric acid is taken.

ii) Bulb will glow when solution of sodium hydroxide is taken.

when solution of alcohol is taken. 1

(iv) Bulb will glow
(a) i) and (ii) (b) i) and (ii)

(c) (ii) and (ii) (d) (ii) and (iv)

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 14. Observe the diagram and the
name gland that secretes both enzymes and
hormones.
1

Hypothalamus
Pineal gland
-Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid gland
Thymus
Adrenal glands

Pancreas

Testis

(a) Pituitary gland

(b) Adrenal gland

(c) Testis

(d) Pancreas

15. Resistance of copper wire is 10 N and that of nichrome wire is 15 Q. Both

the wires have same length and same cross sectional area. Select the

correct option.

(a) Nichrome wire has more resistivity than copper.

(b) Both the wires have same resistivity.

(c) Copper wire has more resistivity than nichrome.

(d) Resistivity depends upon the nature of the material.

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16. Vikas draws the
following current time graphs for two different sources.
What is the frequency of current in source II in India?
Current
Current

Time Time

Source Source Il

(a) 50 HIz
(b) 100 Hz
(c) 110 Hz (d) 220 Hz

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.

17. Assertion (A): Dispersion is caused by the difference in deviation angles

for light rays of different wavelengths.

Reason (R): The violet light has minimum wavelength, so, it deviates
the maximum. 1

18. Assertion (A): The fore-brain and hind-brain are the main thinking parts
of the brain.

Reason (R): Separate areas of fore-brain are specialised for hearing,

smell, sight and so on.

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19. Assertion (A): Sodium metal is stored in water.
Reason (R):The reaction between sodium
and water is highly exothermic
and the hydrogen gas evolved
immediately catches fire. 1

20. Assertion (A): The chemicals which are sprayed on the crop plants to
protect them are
non-biodegradable.
Reason (R): These chemicals
get accumulated and the maximum
concentration occurs at the
producers level.

SECTION - B

Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.

21. The absorption of digested food takes place mainly in small intestine in
case of human beings. Explain. 2

OR

Name the process by which copper must be obtained in its pure form.
Draw its well labelled diagram.

22. How is roasting of zinc ore different from calcination of zinc ore?

23. (a) Which is the basic event in reproduction?

(b)What is the information source for making proteins? 2

OR
Buds

(a) Identify the type of reproduction shown in the above diagram.

(b) Write one advantage of this type of reproduction.

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24. How would you name the following compounds? 2
(a) CH-CH,-CH-Br (b) HCOOH

H H
(c) CHCH,CHO (d) H-¢-¢-C=C-H
H H
25. (a) Why is it important for us to take iodised salt in our diet?

(6) What is the function of the hormone secreted by thyroid gland? 2

26. The following diagram displays a chemical reaction.

Silver chloride

China dish
(a) i) Identify the type of chemical reaction.
ii) Write the chemical equation of the reaction.
(b) Mention one commercial use of this salt.

SECTION - C

Q.no. 27 to 33 are Short answer questions.

27. Caleulate the resistance of the resistors of the following combinations. 3

62 6 (a)
w. w-
62 (b) 6Q (b)
(a) (c)
62 6Q
() i)
62 62
w
ww
(a) (b)

(c)
62
(i)
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 28. Advitya mixed 3 ml of sodium sulphate solution to 3 ml of barium chloride
solution as shown in the figure.

BaCl
solution
Test tube
White ppt. containing
sodium sulphate
of BaSO, solution

(a) Identify the type of reaction shown and define it.

(b) Write the type of chemical reaction that takes

place.
(c) Complete and balance the given equation.

Ca(OH)+ HNO, 3

29. (a) How can you prepare hard water in Chemistry laboratory?

(b) What happens when hard water is treated with soap?

(c) Write a difference between soap and detergent on the basis of their
cleansing action. 3

30. (a) Why reflex action has to take place in animals?

(b) Define geotropism. Draw a labelled diagram ofa plant showing geotropi
movements of its parts. 3

31. (a) What is magnetic field? Why are magnetic field lines shown closer
together in and around some parts?

(b) What precautions should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic

electric circuits?

(c) Why is metal casing of the electric appliances is earthed? 3

32. (a) How is brain protected from injury and shock?

(b) State the significance of peripheral nervous system (PNS). Name the
components of PNS and distinguish their origin. 3

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 OR

(a) What is chemotropism? Give one example.

(b) Name a plant growth hormone which is synthesized at the shoot tip.

Why does a plant shoot bend towards light during its growth?

33. (a) List any two methods by which solid wastes of urban areas are disposed
off.

(b) The existence of decomposers is essential in a biosphere. Explain. 3

OR

(a) List two natural ecosystems.

(b) In the given food chain

Grass Deer -> Lion

Which one will have highest concentration of pesticides and why?

(c) Give any two ways in which non-biodegradable substances affect the

environment.

SECTION - D

Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.

34. (a) Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in absence of water?

(b) An element 'A' burns with a golden fiame. It reacts with another element
B' having atomic number 17 to give C. An aqueous solution of 'C' on
electrolysis gives a compound D' and liberates two gases which are
collected at two electrodes. Identify A, B, C and D. Name the gases
and the electrodes at which these get collected. Write the equations

involved. 5

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 OR

(a) The formula of

plaster ofpairs is CasO, 1/2 H,O and that of gypsum
is
Caso,2H,0. Is it possible for a salt to have 1/2 a molecule of water
water of
crystallisation? Justify your answer.
(b) How do farmers neutralise the
effect of acid rain in their fields?
(c) What is dilution? Why should acid always be added slowly to water
with constant stirring?

35. (a) Complete the given ray diagram.

2F F

b) A doctor has prescribed a corrective lens of power + 2.5D. Find the

focal length of the lens. Is the prescribed lens diverging or converging?

(c) The image of a needle placed 15 cm from a lens is formed on a wall

30 cm on the other side of the lens. Find the focal length of the lens
and size of image formed, if the size of object needle is 3 cm. 5

OR

(a) Velocity of light in diamond having refractive index 2.42 is minimum

whereas optical density is maximum. Explain.

(b) Which mirror is used by a dentist and why?

contact with lens of focal length 30

(c) A concave lens is kept in a convex

The combination works a converging lens of focal length 90

cm.
cm.

Calculate power of lens. Also, calculate the focal length of the lens.

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 S6. (a) What are unisexual flowers? Give two examples. What type of pollination

is seen in such flowers? Name two pollinating agents.

(b) Draw longitudinal section of a flower and lable-

i) female reproductive parts

(ii) male reproductive parts
(ii) non reproductive parts

SECTION - E

Q.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. Kabir sets up the following apparatus to study the reaction of metals
with salt solution. He puts the clean copper wire in a solution of iron
sulphate and the iron nail in a solution of copper sulphate. He records
his observations after 20 minutes.

Cork
Thread
Test tube
Test tube- stand
Iron nail -
Copper wire
Copper. Iron sulphate
sulphate solution
solution

Iron nail

(a) In which test tube did he find that a reaction has occurred? What is
the type of reaction?

(b) Write a chemical equation for the reaction that has taken place.
c) On what basis can he say that a reaction has taken place?

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 OR
(c) Study the following reactions.
i) 3Mg+ Al, (SO,), 3MgS0, + 2A1
(ii) Zn +
FeSO, ZnS0, + Fe
(ii) 2Al+ 3ZnSO, Al, (SO,) +3Zn

Find out which is the most reactive metal. Arrange the metals in the order
of decreasing reactivity.

38. Ankie's father has to undergo dialysis after every fortnight as his father's
kidneys are not working. It he does not undergo the procedure of dialysis,
poisonous wastes get accumulated in the body and that may lead to the
death of a
person.
Line from artery Tubing made of a
to pump selectively permeable
membrane

Dialysing
Line from solution
apparatus to vein

Fresh dialysing Used dialysing

solution solution
(with urea and
excess salts)

(a) How do unicellular organisms remove harmful metabolic waste from

their bodies?

(b) Draw a diagram of excretory system in human beings. Label the

following parts and write one function of each.
(i) Kidneys (ii) Ureters

(ii) Urinary bladder (iv) Urethra 4

OR

(b) Name the basic filtration unit present in the kidneys of human beings.
Draw its well labelled diagram.

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 Refractive index is also called index of refraction.
It is the phenomenon
39.
from one medium to another. The
of change in the path of light in going
and also the
refractive index is used to determine the purity of a sample

drug coneentration in pharmaceutical industry. Unknowingly Ram placed

a slab of glass over the he found the words look closer to the
newspaper,
the
surface. The same day he observed while looking through glass jar,
a

the internet to
objects look smaller and slightly lifted. He searched on
find out more about refraction and refractive index.

The writing appears

to be
higher in the glass

bend when it travels from one medium into

(a) Why does a ray of light
another? Show this by taking two media -

water and air.

(b) Give two examples of phenomenon of refraction on of light in everyday

life situations.
(c) The speed of light in air is 3 x 108 ms Calculate speed of light in

diamond of refractive index 2.42.

OR

(c) What is lateral displacement? What happens when a light ray is

incident normally to the interface of two media?

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