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Set-3

Q.P. Code RSPL/3


Series RST
Candidates must write the Q.P. code
Roll No. on the title page of the answer-book.

Please check that this question paper contains 16 printed pages.


Please check that this question paper contains 39 questions.
should be written
Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper
on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
the
Please write down the Serial Number of the question in
answer-book before attempting it.
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. During this time,
the students willread the question paper only and will not write any answer
on the answer-book.

SCIENCE
Maximum Marks :80
Timeallowed :3 hours
General Instructions:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
(i) This question paper comprises 39 questions. Allquestions arecompulsory.
(ii) This question paper is divided into five sections A, B, C, D and E.
(ii) Section A - Question Nos. 1 to 20 are multiple choice questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B - Question Nos. 21 to26 are very short answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should be in the
range of 30 to 50 words.
(v) Section C - Question Nos. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should in the range
of 50 to 80 words.
(vi) Section D - Question Nos. 34 to 36 are long answer type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should be in the range
of 80 to 120 words.
(vi) Section E - Question Nos. 37 to 39 are of 3 source-based/case-based units
of assessment carrying 4 marks each with sub-parts.
(viii) There is no overallchoice. However, an internal choice has been provided
insome sections. Only one of the alternatives has to be attempted in such
questions.
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SECTION-A

one of the choices


multiple choice questions. Only to
Question 1to16 are choice as well as the answer
correct
and write the
iscorrect. Select
these questions.
produce magnesium oxide as shown in
1. Magnesium ribbon is burnt in air to
the figure.

Tong Magnesiun
ribbon

Watch glass
Burner Magnesium
Oxide

oxide is collected in a watch glass and a strip of wet red litmus


Magnesium
statement.
paper is placed in it.Choose the correct
formation of amphotericoxide,
(a) Wet red litmus paper turns pink due to
MgO.
basic oxide, Mg0.
(b) Wet red litmus paper turns blue due to formation of
MgO
(c) Wet red litmus paper turns pink due to formation of basic oxide,

(d) Wet red litmus paper turns blue due to formation of neutral oxide, Mg0.
2. The acid used to convert ethanol to ethene is

(a) nitric acid (b) sulphuric acid


(c) hydrochloric acid (d) ethanoic acid

3. Which of the following reactions is an example of combination reaction?


(a) Electrolysis of water (b) Heating of limestone
(c) Burning of coal (d) Reaction of metal with an acid

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the following figures correctly describes the process of
4. Which one of
electrolytic refining?
(b) Anode
(a) t
Anode
Cathode
Cathode
|bCu2 Acidf1ed
-Acidified CuSO,
Cu CuSO, Cu Soution
Cut Soution Impurities
Impurities

(c) (d) Cathode Anode


Cathode eAnode Cuz<Acidified
Acidified CuSo,
CuSO, Cu2t Solution
Cu Soution Impurities
Impuritie s

healthy adult is< 140mg/dL. Mini's


5. The average blood sugar level in a
average blood sugar level
father's suffers from a condition due to which his
be the cause of Mini's father's
is 206 mg/dL. Which of the following could
condition?

(a) Excess production of insulin in hisbody.


(b) Insufficient production of glucagon in his body.
(c) Excess production of glucagon in his body.
(d) Insufficient production of insulin in his body.
particular niche.
6. A population of reproducing organisms were suited to a
If the niche were drastically altered, change in which component can allow
survival of few members of this population?

(a) DNA (b) RNA

(c) Cytoplasm (d) Ribosomes


7. Which of the following processes will be affected if ovules and ovary are
removed from the flowers after fertilisation?

(i) Formation of pollen (ii) Formnation of pollen tube

(iii) Formation of fruit (iv) Formation of seed

(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)


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8. Ifa tall plant (TT)is crossed with a short plant (tt), the progeny produced
this
is all tall plants. Which law of Mendel can be explained by using
information?

(a) Onlylaw of dominance


(b) Only law of segregation
(c) Both law of dominance and law of segregation
(d) Both law of segregation and law of independent assortment.
9. Amoeba divides by the process of binary fission. Which option correctly
depicts the formation of daughter cells?
(a) Division of nucleus followed by the division of cytoplasm.
(b) Division of cytoplasm followed by the division of nucleus.
(c) Division of cytoplasm and division of nucleus take place simultaneously.
(d) Present cell leads to the formation of four daughter nuclei.
10. Match column I with column IIand select the correct option using the given
codes.

Column I Column II

|A. Iris (i) Hold the eye lens in position


B. Retina (ii) Controls the size of pupil
C. Cornea (iii) Protective outer layer of the eye.
D. Ciliary muscles (iv) Image is formed

(a) A-(ii), B -(iiü),C - (i), D-(iv) (b) A - iii), B - (ii), C - (iv), D - (i)
(c) A - (ii), B - (iv), C -(ii), D - () (d) A -(ii), B - (i), C- (iüi), D - (iv)
11. The cost of electricity is ? 7 per kWh. What will be the cost of using a 50W
lamp for 10 hours?
(a) 2 (b) 3.50 (c) 7 (d) 10.50
12. Where should be a current carrying conductor be placed so that no force acts
on it?
(a) At an angle of 60° to the magnetic field.
(b) At an angle of 45° tothe magnetic field.
(c) Perpendicular to the magnetic field,
(d) Parallel to the magnetic field.
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statement?
13. Which one of the following is correct
same as the direction of flow
(a) The direction of flow of electric current is
of electrons.
also.
(b) Electric current can flow through an open circuit
with the circuit can be used
(c) Voltmeter which is connected in parallel
to measure electric current.
electric current.
(d) The rate of flow of electric charge is called
two materials of resistivity p,
14. Two wires of same length and area made of
potential V. The equivalent
and p, are connected in series to a source of
resistivity for thecombination is

(b) P1P2
(a) P1+ P2 P;tP2

(c) (PtP) (d)


PiP2
the earth wire.
15. The metallic body of electrical appliances are connected to
For the current, this will provide

(a) a low-resistance conducting path.


(6) a high-resistance insulating path.
(c) a medium resistance conducting path.
(d) a closed zero resistance insulating path.
about 1% ofenergy that
16. The green plants in terrestrial ecosystems capture
What is the ratio of
falls on this leaves and convert it into food energy.
average amount of food energy absorbed by produces to the average amount
of energy absorbed by primary consumers?

(a) 2:1 (b) 1:2

(c) 1: 10 (d) 10:1

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-Assertion (A)and Reason
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of twostatements
appropriate option given
(R). Answer these questions by selecting the
below:
explanation ofA.
(a) Both A and Rare true, andRis the correct
explanation of A.
(6) Both A and R are true, andRis not the correct
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) Ais false but R is true.
saturated
17. Assertion (A): Addition reaction is a characteristic property of
hydrocarbons such as alkanes.
Reason (R): Vegetable oils are converted into vegetable fats by the
process ofhydrogenation which is a type of addition reaction in the presence
of nickel or palladium.
18. Assertion (A): Brain is protected by a fuid-filled balloon which acts as
shock absorber and is contained inside a bony box.
Reason (R): Brain is the delicate organ as well as the coordinating centre
of the body.
19. Assertion (A): Convex mirrors are commonly used as rear-view mirrors in
the vehicles.

Reason (R):Convex mirrors form virtual, erect and diminished image which
enables the driver toview larger area to facilitate safe driving.
20. Assertion (A):The concentration of harmful chemicals increases with every
trophic level in a food chain.
Reason (R):Maximum concentration ofharmful chemicals get accumulated
in producers as the green plants occupy the first trophic level in a food chain.
SECTION B

Question No. 21to 26 are Very Short Answer Questions.

21. (a) Inthegiven carbon compound (C,H,CHO), identify the functional group
present and name the carbon compound.
(b) Write the electron dot structure of the higher homologue of
the carbon compound given above.
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22. (a) Green plants are crucial in maintaining the balance of carbon dioxide
and oxygen on earth. State the process which maintains the balance of
the gases.
(b) Write the stepsthat happen during this process.
23. Attempt either option A or B.
A. Observe the given image and answer the fllowing questions.

(a) State the process depicted in the image.


(b) Which part of central nervous system is involved?
(c) Name the types of neurons involved in the process.
OR

B. Observe the given image of a neuron and answer the following


questions:

(a) Identify the parts of a neuron


(i) where information is acquired.
electrical impulse.
(ii) through which information travels as
converted into a chemical signal.
(iii) where this impulse must be
cold, will you be able to identify the smell
(b) Ifyour nose is blocked due to
and taste of food?
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Identify the defect of eye in which far point of an eye is less than infinity.
24. (a)
(b) State one cause for this defect.
(c) What type of lens is used to correct this defect?
(d) Draw adiagram to show the defective eye.
25. Attempt either option A or B.
The given image shows the formation of an image by a spherical
A.
mirror M.
M

Analyse the figure and answer the following questions:


(a) What is the type of mirror used?
(b) What is the nature of the image formed?
(c) How will be the nature of the image change, if the object is placed
between F and P?
(a) Draw a ray diagram for the position of object between F and P.
OR

B. Observe the given table and answer the given questions


Medium Refractive Index
1. A 1.33
2. B 1.44
3. 1.52

(a) What will happen to the light if it travels from


(i) medium A to B?
(ii) medium C to A
(b) In which case (i) or (ii) the degree of bending of light willbe more?

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26. The figure given below shows the refraction of light through a glass slab.
N.

Air
A B
Glass

N
D

Air
M,
Analyse the figure and answer the following questions:
(a) How many times the light ray changes its direction?
(b) In which refracting surface AB or CD, the angle of incidence is more
than angle of refraction?
(c) The emergent ray is parallel to the direction of the incident ray. How
does it happen?

SECTION - C

Question No. 27 to 33 are Short Answer Questions.

27. (a) Which of the following functional groups is likely to cause the
decomposition of baking soda to produce carbon dioxide?

-OH
-OH

(b) Mention the name of the functional group.

(c) Writea balanced chemical equation between the compound having this
functional group and baking soda. How will you test the presence of the
colourless, odourless gas formed in this reaction?

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28. Attempt either option A or B.
A. (a) Metal oxides react with acids toform salt and water. Using this
information construt a balanced chemical equation showing the
formation of a blue green salt solution.
(b) What is the nature of this solution?
OR

B. A shiny brown element X on heating in air forms black coloured


compound Y. Ifhydrogen gas is passed over heated compound Y,the
black coating on the surface turns brown as the reverse reaction takes
place.
(a) Identify the element X and compound Y.
(b) Write all the chemical reactions in the form of chemical equations.
29. (a) The vibrant colours and delicious fragrances of roses are universally
admired. If you want to have the same colour and fragrance of rose
growing in your farm house, what will you do?
(b) Mention the name and type of reproduction used to grow rose plants
by the horticulturist.
(c) List two advantages and two disadvantages the horticulturist will have
using this type of reproduction.
30. Sheetal kept the seeds of gram on a cotton and kept it wet by sprinkling
some water on it. After a few days she saw the root and shoot emerging out
from the seed.
(a) Identify the stimulus that causes the root and sh0ot to grow in
this
manner.

(b) State the name of response shown by the root and shoot.
(c) Mention the name of the plant hormone that causes the root and shoot
to develop in this manner. How does the
plant hormone control the
growth response of the shoot?
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a type of current.
31. The figure given shows

current shown.
(a) Identify the type of
in the figure.
Mention two advantages of the type of current shown
(b)

(c) What is the frequency of


this type of current?

State two sources which produce this type of current.


(d)
hydrochloric acid (HCI) in beaker A and 10 ml of
32. Namrata takes 10 ml of shown. She adds 2 ml of sodium
beaker B as
acetic acid (CH,COOH) in
beakers.
hydroxide solution (NaOH) inboth the

HCI CH,COOH

formation of a neutral salt.


(a) In which beaker, she would observe the
equations which
(b) Write the chemicalreactions in the form of chemical
take place in both the beakers after addition of sodium hydroxide.
(H,0*) affected when a
(c) How is the concentration of hydronium ons
solution of hydrochloricacid in beaker 'A' isdiluted?

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33. Given image shows a part of food web.
Eagle
Snake

Frog

Mice Rabbit

Insect Rat

Plant

Analyse the image and answer the following questions.


(a) Identify the producer and primary
consumer.
(b) What do the arrows in a food chain
represent?
(c) Construct a food chain having five trophic levels,
containing a snake.
Out of the these, organisms of which trophic level have the least energy?
SECTION - D
Question No. 34 to 36 are Long Answer Questions.
34. Attempt either option A or B.
A. (a) Describe an activity with a labelled diagram to
conditions under which iron rusts. investigate the
(b) Copper and silver get
tarnished after some time. Give reasons for
the tarnishing of these metals.
(c) State the
constituents present in the following alloys:
Stainless steel, bronze and solder
OR
B. Analyse the given
to determine that aequations
and find out which
observations help you
chemical reaction has taken place.
given equations. Also balance the
(a) CaO(s) + H,0(1)’ Ca(OH),(s) + Heat
(b) H,0(g) +0,g)’H,0 ()
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(c) Pb,0,(s) 4 PbO(s) +O,(g)
(d) Zn(s) + H,SO,()ZnS0,(aq) + H,(g)
(e) Na,S0,(aq)+ BaCl,(aq). ’ BaSO,(s) + NaCI(aq)
35. Attempt either A or B.
carpel of a flower
A. The given diagram shows the cross section through the
just before fertilisation.

(a) Identify the parts marked from P to T.


(b) Write the functions of P and R.
and
(c) Where are pollen grains produced, what does they contain
how to they land on part P?
(d) Discuss the fate of the flower after fertilisation.
OR

B. (a) Draw a figure of human female reproductive system and identify


the part where

(i) secretion of hormone estrogen takes place

(ii) fertilisation takes place

(iii)zygote gets implanted.


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taken place during middle
(b) Fertilisation is possible if ovulation has
of the menstrual cycle. Give reasons.
must be maintained.
(c) For a healthy society, the female-male sex ratio
ratio?
(1) What are the reasons for the decline in the child sex
(i1) Isthere any step taken by the Government of India to reduce
the percentage of declining sex ratio?
36. A. Attempt either option A or B.
(a) How will you connect the three coils of resistances 6 2, 12 S2, 24 S
to get
(i) the highest resistance?
(ii) the lowest resistance?
(b) Amita draws the circuit diagram given below, but she forgets to
connect resistor X having resistance 6 Q. How can she connect this
resistor X to increase the reading on the ammeter. Also redraw
the circuit diagram by connecting the resistor X.
52

6V

(i) Calculate the resultant resistance.


(ii) Find out the total current
drawn by the circuit after joining
resistor X.
OR
B. (a) Reema bought a lamp
rated 100 W, a TV
toaster rated 1200 W. What current is set rated 250 W and a
drawn from the line if the
supply voltage is 220 V? How are these
why? appliances connected and
(b) Reema uses lamp 8
and operates toasterhours
only
per day, watches TV for 2
hours daily
the cost of energy for 30 for 10 minutes in a day. What will be
days at the rate of? 6.00 per
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SECTION - E

Question No. 37to 39 are case-based/data-based questions.


Heat
37. 1.A| P+ Qi
Solid Gas

2.P+ C(s) ’ R+ s
Solid Gas

3. P + B T+H,0
Acid Salt

4. P + C U+ H,0
Base Salt

5. R + B T+H,
Salt

(a) Derive the names of A, B, C, P, R, T.


Attempteither subpart (b) or (c).
respectively.
(b) Name the processes occuring in equation 1and 2
OR

(c) Identify gas S and state its one property.


through which blood is pumped around
38. Blood vessels are the network of tubes nutrients, oxygen to all parts of the
the body. They not only transport blood,dioxide. There are three major types
body but also remove waste and carbon
vessels and they are made up of three layers namely- Tunica intima,
of blood Some common blood vessel diseases
seen
Tunica media and Tunica externa.
blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke etc.
in human beings are high
Attempt either subpart (a)or (b)
of the right side and the left side of the heart
separation
(a) Why is the birds and mammals?
useful? How does it help
OR
in the body with the help of a
process of blood circulation
(b) Explain the
the skin.
clearly observed under
flow chart.
vessels are
people blood
(c) (i) In older these blood vessels are ?
What type of
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thick ?
smallest vessels which are one-cell
(d) What name is given to the
What role do these vessels play?
Sometimes in deserts an inverted image of a tree is seen which gives an
39.
mirage. Doyou KnoW
impression of water under the tree. This is known as
cause of formation of a mirage ? The cause of this is the refraction of
the
light.

(a) You have studied the refraction of light in a glass slab and glass prism.
Discuss the differences in the refraction of light in both the cases.
Attempteither subpart (b) or (c).
(b) Show the refraction of light in a glass prism and mark the angle of prism
and the angle of deviation.
OR

(c) With the help of diagram only, show how will you use two identical
prisms so that a narrow beam of white light on one prism emerges out
of the second prism as white light.

(d) Name the various colours of spectrum of white light in proper sequence.

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