Sample Paper
SECTION A (1 Mark Each)
(15 MCQs + 5 Assertion-Reason Questions = 20 Marks)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following is a pure substance?
a) Air
b) Brass
c) Water
d) Soil
2. The SI unit of acceleration is:
a) m/s
b) m/s²
c) km/h
d) cm/s²
3. Which component of blood helps in clotting?
a) Red Blood Cells
b) White Blood Cells
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
4. The law of inertia is also known as:
a) Newton’s First Law
b) Newton’s Second Law
c) Newton’s Third Law
d) Law of Gravitation
5. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
a) Melting of ice
b) Boiling of water
c) Rusting of iron
d) Dissolving sugar in water
6. Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
a) Ribosome
b) Golgi Apparatus
c) Mitochondria
d) Lysosome
7. The splitting of white light into its component colors is called:
a) Reflection
b) Refraction
c) Dispersion
d) Diffraction
8. Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon Dioxide
d) Hydrogen
9. Which of the following is a non-contact force?
a) Frictional Force
b) Tension Force
c) Gravitational Force
d) Normal Force
10. What is the function of stomata in plants?
a) Absorb nutrients
b) Exchange gases
c) Transport water
d) Provide support
11. What type of energy is possessed by a stretched rubber band?
a) Kinetic energy
b) Potential energy
c) Chemical energy
d) Electrical energy
12. Which of the following is a method of soil conservation?
a) Deforestation
b) Overgrazing
c) Crop rotation
d) Over-irrigation
13. Sound cannot travel through:
a) Water
b) Air
c) Solids
d) Vacuum
14. Which of the following is a physical change?
a) Burning of paper
b) Rusting of iron
c) Boiling of water
d) Digestion of food
15. The basic unit of the nervous system is:
a) Neuron
b) Nephron
c) Axon
d) Dendrite
Assertion-Reason Questions
For questions 16 to 20, two statements are given: one labeled Assertion (A) and the other
labeled Reason (R). Select the correct option:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
16. Assertion (A): Sound cannot travel through a vacuum.
Reason (R): Sound requires a medium to propagate.
17. Assertion (A): Newton’s Third Law states that every action has an equal and opposite
reaction.
Reason (R): The force applied on a wall is the same as the force exerted back by the
wall.
18. Assertion (A): Photosynthesis occurs only in green plants.
Reason (R): Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis.
19. Assertion (A): A concave mirror can form both real and virtual images.
Reason (R): The image formation depends on the position of the object.
20. Assertion (A): Acceleration due to gravity is the same on the Moon as it is on Earth.
Reason (R): The Moon has less mass than Earth.
SECTION B (2 Marks Each) (6 Questions = 12 Marks)
21. Define valency. How is it determined for elements?
22. Differentiate between speed and velocity.
23. What are the main functions of the human skeletal system?
24. Explain the term 'isotopes' with an example.
25. State the law of conservation of mass with a suitable example.
26. Why do aquatic animals have streamlined bodies?
SECTION C (3 Marks Each) (7 Questions = 21 Marks)
27. Describe Rutherford's model of the atom and its limitations.
28. Explain the process of osmosis with an example.
29. State Newton’s Three Laws of Motion with examples.
30. What is the importance of the water cycle in nature?
31. Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures with examples.
32. Explain the structure and function of mitochondria in a cell.
33. Describe the process of evaporation and the factors affecting it.
SECTION D (5 Marks Each) (3 Questions = 15 Marks)
34.A boy of mass 50 kg climbs a staircase of 10 steps in 5 seconds. If the height of each step
is 20 cm, calculate a) The work done by the boy against gravity.
b) The power developed by the boy.(Take g = 9.8 m/s²)
35. A truck of mass 2000 kg is moving with a velocity of 36 km/h. The driver applies brakes
and brings the truck to rest in 5 seconds.
Calculate:
a) The acceleration of the truck.
b) The force applied by the brakes.
36. Calculate the percentage composition of carbon in carbon dioxide (CO₂).
SECTION E (4 Marks Each) (3 Case Studies = 12 Marks)
Case Study 1
A student conducted an experiment to study the effect of different temperatures on the
solubility of sugar in water. She observed that sugar dissolved faster in warm water than in
cold water.
Questions:
a) What is solubility?
b) How does temperature affect the solubility of solids in liquids?
c) Why does sugar dissolve faster in warm water?
d) Give one practical application of this observation.
Case Study 2
During a thunderstorm, a person observed lightning before hearing the thunder.
Questions:
a) Why is lightning seen before thunder is heard?
b) What does this phenomenon tell us about the speed of light and sound?
c) Explain how this observation can be used to estimate the distance of the storm.
d) What safety measures should be taken during a thunderstorm?
Case Study 3
A farmer noticed that his crop yield was declining despite using chemical fertilizers. He
consulted an agricultural expert who suggested adopting organic farming practices.
Questions:
a) What is organic farming?
b) Why are chemical fertilizers harmful in the long run?
c) Name two organic farming methods that can improve soil fertility.
d) How does crop rotation help in sustainable farming?
