Series ARSP/15 Set ~ 15

Roll No. Q.P Code 15/15/15

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on the title page of the answer-book.

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before attempting it.
 15 Minute times has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10:15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m to 10.30 a.m, the students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer –
book during this period.

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 8

General Instructions:

1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.

2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected to
attempt only one of these questions.

3. Section A consists of 20 objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each.

4. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should be in the

range of 30 to 50 words.

5. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should
be in the range of 50 to 80 words.

6. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answers to these questions should

be in the range of 80 to 120 words.

7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.

Section A
1. Consider the following substances : [1]
i. Acidified K2Cr2O7
ii. Alkaline KMnO4

iii. Oxygen
iv. Hydrogen
Out of these, the commonly used oxidising agents are:

a) (i) and (ii) only b) (i), (ii) and (iv)

c) (i), (ii) and (iii) d) (ii) and (iii) only

2. Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime. [1]
CaO(s) + H2O(l) Ca(OH)2 (aq)

This reaction can be classified as :

A. Combination reaction
B. Exothermic reaction
C. Endothermic reaction
D. Oxidation reaction
Which of the following is the correct option?
 a) C and D b) A and B

c) A and C d) A, C and D
3. Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength? [1]
a. Sodium chloride < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
b. Sodium chloride < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
c. Acetic acid < Sodium chloride < Hydrochloric acid
d. Hydrochloric acid < Sodium chloride < Acetic acid

a) Option (d) b) Option (a)

c) Option (c) d) Option (b)

4. The total number of electrons shared in the formation of an ethyne molecule is: [1]

a) 10 b) 4

c) 3 d) 6
5. The number of electrons in the outermost shell of the atom of a non-metal can be: [1]

a) 1, 2 or 3 b) 5, 6 or 8

c) 3, 4 or 5 d) 5, 6 or 7
6. Copper utensils slowly lose their shiny brown surface and gain a green coat on prolonged exposure to [1]
atmospheric air. This is due to the formation of a coating of

a) Cuprous oxide b) Cupric oxide

c) Copper carbonate d) Copper sulphate

7. Drinking alcohol and driving may cause serious accidents. To discourage this, police randomly lest drivers for [1]
alcohol using a breath analyzer. The breath analyzer works because:

a) Alcohol makes the breath dry and the b) Alcohol makes the breath hotter which
machine registers moisture. changes the machine reading.

c) Alcohol causes more saliva which the d) Alcohol in the breath causes a chemical
machine checks. change which is registered by the breath
analyzer machine.
8. In the following diagram, identify the cells through which massive amounts of gaseous exchange takes place for [1]
photosynthesis:

a) I b) III

c) IV d) II
[1]
 9. In a cross between pure tall pea plants (TT) and pure dwarf pea plants (tt) the offsprings of F1 generation were

all tall. When F1 generation was self-crossed, the gene combinations of the offsprings of F2 generation will be:

a) TT : tt b) TT : Tt

c) TT : Tt : tt d) Tt : tt
10. Soil fertility is determined by its ability to: [1]

a) Support life b) Hold organic matter

c) Hold water d) Decay organic matter

11. The genotype for the height of an organism is Tt. What conclusion may be drawn from this? [1]

a) The allele for height has at least two b) There are at least two different alleles for
different genes. the gene for height.

c) There is one allele for height with two d) There are two different genes for height,
different forms. each having a single allele.
12. Which one of the following statements is correct about the human circulatory system? [1]

a) Blood transports only oxygen and not b) Human heart has five chambers.
carbon dioxide.

c) Both oxygen-rich and oxygen-deficient d) Valves ensure that the blood does not flow
blood gets mixed in the heart. backwards.
13. A constant current flows in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper from east to west as shown in figure. The [1]
direction of the magnetic field will be north to south at a point:

a) directly below the wire. b) located in the plane of the paper on the
south side of the wire.

c) located in the plane of the paper on the north d) directly above the wire.
side of the wire.
14. For verifying Ohm's law, we design an electric circuit diagram in which we show the arrangement of different [1]
circuit components. We find that with respect to the resistor, the:

a) ammeter and voltmeter are both connected b) ammeter and voltmeter are both connected
in parallel. in series.

c) ammeter is connected in parallel and the d) ammeter is connected in series and the
voltmeter in series. voltmeter in parallel.
15. Pollution caused by the garbage can be controlled by: [1]

a) Recycling of plastic and paper b) Producing biogas from the organic wastes

c) All of these d) Use of biodegradable products

16. DDT, a pesticide is [1]

a) Diphenyl dichlero trichleroethane b) Dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane

c) Dichlero diphenyl trichleroethyne d) Diphenyl dichlero trichleroethyne

17. Assertion (A): Chemical reaction changes the physical and chemical state of a substance. [1]
Reason (R): When electric current is passed through water (liquid), it decomposes to produce hydrogen and
oxygen gases.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

18. Assertion (A): Sexual reproduction leads to greater variety in population. [1]
Reason (R): Sexual reproduction plays an important role in the origin of new species.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

19. Assertion (A): When a charged particle moves perpendicular to magnetic field then its kinetic energy and [1]
momentum gets affected.
Reason (R): Force does not change velocity of charged particle.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): The concentration of harmful chemicals is more in human beings. [1]
Reason (R): Man is at the apex of the food chain.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. a. Write the name and draw the structure of a saturated hydrocarbon with four carbon atoms. [2]
b. Write the number of single covalent bonds present in this compound.
22. In the following figure showing a germinating gram seed, name the parts labelled as A, B and C: [2]

Why is part B considered to be important during germination?

23. i. Define the term excretion. Why should animals excrete waste matter? [2]
ii. Name the main excretory organ of human beings and state the form in which the excretory matter is thrown
out of the body.
OR
 Define the term transpiration. Design an experiment to demonstrate this process.
24. A concave mirror has a focal length of 20 cm. At what distance from the mirror should a 4 cm tall object be [2]
placed so that it forms an image at a distance of 30 cm from the mirror? Also calculate the size of the image
formed.
25. What is an ecosystem? Give one example each of [2]
i. natural, and
ii. man-made ecosystem.
OR
a. What is meant by garbage? List two classes into which garbage is classified.
b. What do we actually mean when we say that the enzymes are specific in their action?

26. i. List two causes of hypermetropia. [2]

ii. Draw ray diagrams showing (i) a hypermetropic eye and (ii) its correction using a suitable optical device.
Section C
27. P, Q and R are 3 elements which undergo chemical reactions according to the following equations: [3]
a. P2O3 + 2Q Q2O3 + 2P

b. 3RSO4 + 2Q Q2(SO4)3 + 3R

c. 3RO + 2P P2O3 + 3R
Answer the following questions:
i. Which element is most reactive?
ii. Which element is least reactive?
iii. State the type of reaction listed above.
28. State three reasons for the following facts: [3]
i. Sulphur is a non-metal.
ii. Magnesium is a metal.
One of the reasons must be supported with a chemical equation.
OR
In a chemistry laboratory, students were instructed to set up three experiments, details of which are given below:

Experiment
Set up details
No.

1. 2 iron nails in a cork capped test tube + Tap water immersing the nails +

2. 2 iron nails in a cork capped test tube + Boiled water immersing the nails + Oil on top of water layer.

2 iron nails In a cork capped test tube + Cotton wool on top of the iron nails + Granules of calcium
3.
chloride on cotton wool.

Indicate the changes observed in the nails kept in all the three setups, with reasons.
29. Why the leaf is boiled in alcohol for a few minutes using a water bath in an experiment to show that sunlight is [3]
necessary for photosynthesis?
30. In pea plant, round seed is dominant over the wrinkled. If a cross is carried out between these two plants, give [3]
answer to the following questions.
i. Mention the genes for the traits of parents.
 ii. State the trait of F1 hybrids.

iii. Write the ratio of F2 progeny obtained from this cross. What is the name of the cross?

31. How can you distinguish between plane mirror, convex mirror and concave mirror by merely looking at the [3]
image formed in each case?
32. a. What is the heating effect of electric current? [3]
b. Write an expression for the amount of heat produced in a resistor when an electric current is passed through
it stating the meanings of the symbols used.
c. Name two appliances based on heating effect of electric current.

33. a. List the factors on which the resistance of a uniform cylindrical conductor of a given material depends. [3]

b. The resistance of a wire of 0.01 cm radius is 10 . If the resistivity of the wire is 50 10-8 m, find the
length of this wire.
Section D
34. A compound A (molecular formula C3H6O2) reacts with sodium metal to form compound B and evolves a gas [5]
which burns with a pop sound. The compound A on treatment with alcohol C, found in beer, in presence of
concentrated sulphuric acid, forms a sweet smelling compound D (molecular formula C5H10O2). On addition of

NaOH to A it also gives B and water. D on treatment with NaOH gives back B and C. Identify A, B, C and D
and write down the chemical equations of the reactions involved.
OR
a. Distinguish between esterification and saponification reactions with the help of chemical equations for each.
b. With a labelled diagram describe in brief an activity to show the formation of an ester.

35. a. Name any two bacterial infections that are sexually transmitted. How can they be prevented? [5]
b. List three different ways, other than the one stated in (a) above, that help an individual to avoid unwanted
pregnancies.
c. List three advantages for adopting contraceptive measures.
OR
a. Why is the use of iodised salt advisable? Name the disease caused due to deficiency of iodine in our diet and state
its one symptom.
b. How do nerve impulses travel in the body? Explain.
36. A student wants to project the image of a candle flame on the walls of the school laboratory by using a mirror. [5]
i. Which type of mirror should he use and why?
ii. At what distance, in terms of focal length f of the mirror, should he place the candle flame to get the
magnified image on the wall?
iii. Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in this case.
iv. Can he use this mirror to project a diminished image of the candle flame on the same wall State 'how' , if
your answer is 'yes' and why not', if your answer is 'no'.
OR
a. List four characteristics of the image formed by a convex lens when an object is placed between its optical centre
and principal focus.

b. Size of the image of an object by a concave lens of focal length 20 cm is observed to be reduced to rd of its size.
Find the distance of the object from the lens.
 Section E
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]

The acidic behaviour of acids is due to the presence of hydrogen (H+) ions in them. They produce hydrogen ions
in the presence of water. Water is a polar solvent and this property of water helps in weakening the bond
between the ions and makes them soluble.
Hence, acids and bases produce ions in aqueous solutions. It may be noted that a dry HCl gas or a solution of
hydrogen chloride in organic, non-polar solvents like toluene or benzene do not show acidic properties. This is
because hydrogen chloride does not undergo ionization in toluene.

The reason why HCl splits into H+ and Cl- ions in presence of water lies in the fact that water molecules, being
polar, pull the H+ and Cl- ions apart and thus, the bond in HCl is broken.

i. Which acids are present in bee stings? (1)

ii. If the pH of a solution is 8, then find its [H+] ion. (1)
iii. If you are given water, Hydrochloric acid, and Acetic acid, then mention increasing the order of acid
strength. (2)
OR
If you are provided H3PO4, C2H5OH, H2CO3, and CH3COOH, then which compound does not give H+ ions
in an aqueous solution? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Animals have a nervous system for controlling and coordinating the activities of the body. But plants have
neither a nervous system nor muscles. So, how do they respond to stimuli? When we touch the leaves of a chui-
mui (the ‘sensitive’ or ‘touch-me-not’ plant of the Mimosa family), they begin to fold up and droop. When a
seed germinates, the root goes down, the stem comes up into the air. What happens? Firstly, the leaves of the
sensitive plant move very quickly in response to touch.
There is no growth involved in this movement. On the other hand, the directional movement of a seedling is
caused by growth. If it is prevented from growing, it will not show any movement.

i. Write the types of movement. (1)

ii. Give an example of a plant hormone that promotes growth. (1)
iii. What is the function of the nervous system? (2)
OR
How is the movement of leaves of the sensitive plant different from the movement of a shoot towards light?
(2)
39. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
A magnetic field is described by drawing the magnetic field lines. When a small north magnetic pole is placed in
the magnetic field created by a magnet, it will experience a force. And if the north pole is free, it will move
under the influence of the magnetic field. The path traced by a north magnetic pole free to move under the
influence of a magnetic field is called a magnetic field line.

Since the direction of the magnetic field line is the direction of the force on a north pole, so the magnetic field
lines always begin from the N-pole of a magnet and end on the S-pole of the magnet. Inside the magnet,
however, the direction of magnetic field lines is from the S-pole of the magnet to the N-pole of the magnet.
Thus, the magnetic field lines are closed curves. When a small compass is moved along a magnetic field line, the
compass needle always sets itself along the line tangential to it. So, a line drawn from the south pole of the
compass needle to its north pole indicates the direction of the magnetic field at that point.
i. The figure shows the magnetic field lines in a magnetic field. A, B., and C are three points in this field. At
what point is the magnetic field strength? (1)

ii. Do the magnetic field lines intersect? if not why? (1)

iii. A strong bar magnet is placed vertically above a horizontal wooden board. What would be the magnetic lines
of force? (2)
OR
Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines for a bar magnet. (2)