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Pre-Board Examination, 2022-23
Science
Time: 3 hrs.] Class X uahokha pinM.M. :80
General Instructions:
1) This question paper consists of39 questions in 5 Sections.
2) All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt omly one of these questions.
3) Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying I mark each
4) Section B consists of6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
(5) Section Cconsists of7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers
to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
(6) SectionD consists of3 Long Answer ype questions carrying 05 marks each Answer
to these questionsshould be in the range of 80
to 120
words
) Section E consists of3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks
each with sub-parts.
Section-(A)
MCQ &REASONING/ASSERTION QUESTIONS:
1 Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true?
Silver chloride on exposure to sunlight for a long duration turms grey due to: 1
the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride.

(i) sublimation of silver chloride.

Gl) decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride.
iv) oxidation ofsilver chloride.
(a) (i) only (b) ) and (ii)
( ) and (ii) M) (iv) only.
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human alimentay
2. AGE
IWhich is the correct sequence of body parts in the
1
canal?

(2 Mouth> stomach > small intestinelarge intestine oesophagus

oesophagus > stomachsmall intestine large intestine

>
Mouth
intestine> large intestine
Mouth> stomach->oesophagus >small
intestine
(d) Mouth oesophagus> stomach-> large intestine small
1
3 Na,CO. 10HO is known as:
(a) Baking Soda (b) Baking Powder
(d) Bleaching Powder.
(eWashingSoda
4. The image shows a 1
circuit diagram:

V
R V.out

What is being measured usingthe voltmeter ?

current in the circuit

voltagein the circuit

(c) the voltage across the resistor
(d) the resistance ofifered by the resistor.

5. In human beings, fertilization occurs

in the:
(a) uterus
(b) ovaries

fallopian tubes
(d) vagina.
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6. A enss between a tall pea-plant (TT) and a short pea-plant (tt) resulted in
progenies
thatwere all tall plants because: 1

(a) tallness is a recessive trait.

(b) shortness is the dominant trait.
(c) height of pea-plant is not governed by gene Tor t.
tallness is the dominant trait.
7. The following reaction is an example of a: 1

4NH,(8)+50,(8)->4NO(8)+6H;O(g)
) displacement reaction (i) combination reaction

(iii) redox reaction (iv) neutralization reaction

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

e)and(Gii) (d) (i) and (iv)

8. A cooler of 1500 W, 200 volts and a fan of 500 W, 200 volts are to be used from a
household supply. The rating of the fuse to be used is:

(a) 2.5 A (b) 5.0A

(c) 7.5 A g 10A

9. The filtration units ofthe kidney are called
a a K Urethra Ureter
(c) Neuron (d) Nephron.
10. A substance X' is used in whitewashing and is obtained by heating limestone in the
absence of air. Identify "X'.

CaOCL (6) Ca(OH),

(c) CaO (d) CaCO
11. The movement of food in phloem is called 1
(a) transpiration b translocation
(c) respiration (d) evaporation.
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12. n e apparatus given in the following figure was set up to demonstrate electrical

conductivity. 1

6 volt battery- Bulb

Switch
Beaker

Nail -
Dilute NaOH
solution
Rubber cork

Which of the following statement(s) is

(are) correct ?
) Bulb will not glow because the
electrolyte is not acidic.
ii) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions
for conduction.
(i) Bulb will not glow because the circuit is
incomplete.
(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the
type of electrolytic solution.
(a) (i) and (ii) (i) and (iv)
ii) only (d) (iv) only.
13. A soft iron bar is introduced inside a current-carrying solenoid. The magnetic field
inside a solenoid:
1
(a) decrease (b) Willincrease
(c) Will become zero
(d Willemain unaffected.
14. What type of chemical reaction takes
place when electricity is
water? passed through
Displacement 1
(c) Decomposition
(b) Combination
(d) Double displacement.
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15. Which ofthe following will give a pleasant smell ofester when heated with ethanol
and a small quantity of sulphuric acid 7
(a) CHCOOH (hY CHCH,OH
(c) CHOH (d) CHCHO
The iron filings arrange themselves
16. A student places some iron filings around a magnet.
1
as shown in the image

regions around the magnet. Where would the

The student labelled four different

magnetic field be the strongest?

(a) P (b) Q
(d) S
(R
For Ouestion numbers 17-20, two statements are given one labelled assertion (A)

and the other labelled Reason (R).

Select the correct answer to these questions from
below
the codes (i), (i), (iti), and (iv) as given
Both A and R are true and Ris the correct explanation of A.
(a)
true but R is not the correct explanation ofA.
(6) Both A and R are

() Ais true but R is false.

(d) Ais false but R is true.
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Assertion (A) : Calcium carbonate when heated gives calcium oxide
and water.

Reason (R) :On heating calcium carbonate, a decomposition reaction takes

1
place.
Assertion (A) In anaerobic respiration, one of the end products is alcohol.
1
(Reason (R) There is an incomplete breakdown of glucose.
Variations are seen in offspring produced by sexual
19 Assertion (A)
reproduction.

Reason (RR) : DNA molecule generated by replication is not exactly identical

to original DNA. 1

20 Assertion (A) On changing the direction of the flow of current through a

straight conductor, the direction ofa magnetic field around the
conductor is reversed.

Reason (R) :The direction ofthe magnetic field around a conductor can be
given in accordance with the left-hand thumb rule. 1

Section-(B)
Very Short Answer Questions:
21. Give an example ofa metal that: 2

liquid at room temperature.JOa

-

(i) is a

(ii) can be easily cut with a knife. Jodium

22. What is the function of Acid in the Stomach? 2

23 (i) Which part of the brain maintains posture andequilibriumpf the body ?
Cekoblium et
) Which is the largest part of the Brain? fana brd n 2
24. What are the methods used by plants to get rid of excretory products ?
OR
What are the components of the transport system
în highly organized plants? 2
lom ond ph»lom
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25 What is the human eye's far and near point with normal vision ?
2
OR
Why do stars twinkle?
26 What is biological magnification?
2
Section-(C)
Short Questions:
27. Write the balanced equation for the
following chemical reactions: 3
Hydrogen+Chlorine > Hydrogen chloride
Barium chloride + Aluminum sulphate > Barium sulphate +
Bacd2 BOSoy tAldJ
Aluminum chloride
(jiySodium + Water> Sodium hydroxide+Hydrogen
Ala +Hh0 Na (oHa)z tHa
28 Write an equation to show the reaction between the Plaster
of Paris and water. Write
two uses of Plaster of Paris.
3
OR

What is a neutralization reaction? Give two examples.

29. A concave mirror produces three times magnified (enlarged) real
image of an object
placed at 10 cm in front ofit. Where is the image located ?
OR

Name the type ofmirror used in the following situations: 3

(a) Headlights ofa car.
(b) Side/rear-view mirror of a vehicle.

(c) Solar furnace.

What is ozcne and how does it affect the ecosystem7 How can we prevent the depletion
30
ofthe ozone layer? 3

31 Write the three events of photosynthesis. 3

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32. Draw magnetic field lines arounda bar magnet. List the properties ofmagnetic lines
3
of force.
lens of
33 Define the power of a lens. What is its SI unit? Find the power ofa concave
3
focal length 2 m.
Section-(D)
Long AnswerQuestions:
and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons.
34 Write the difference between Saturated Hydrocarbons
5
(Any two)
draw forpentane?
How many structural isomers can you
OR
which is the active ingredients
Write the chemical formula and name ofthe compound
drinks.
of all alcoholic List its two uses. Write chemical equations and name of the

product formed when this compound reacts with

(a) Sodium metal

(b) Hot concentrated sulphuric acid.

Draw the Male reproductive parts of a Human being and label it. Write the functions
35.
of the Testis, Prostate Gland, Penis, and Scrotum.

OR
What are STDs? Write two names ofSTDs disease infected with Bacteria and Virises.

Write any two contraceptive methods used for unwanted

pregnancy.
36 Describe Ohms Law with a diagram, What is its SI unit? Write s of
three any 1ac
Resistance. 5

Section-(E)
Case Based Questions:
37. The metals in the middle of the activity series such as iron, zinc, lead, copper, ec, "

moaeraely reactive. These are usually present as sulfides or carbonates in nature. It

is easier to obtain metal from its oxide than its sulfides and carbonates. Therefore,
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prior to reduction, the metal sulfides and carbonates must be converted into metal
(
oxides. Thesulfide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the presence
. carbonate ores are
ofexcess air. This process is known as roasting| Thé changed into
oxides by heating strongly in limited air. This
process is known as calcination.\
a) Whatis Calcination?
(Give a suitable example of the process of Roasting.
What is the process of converting metal oxide to metal?

OR
Give the complete reaction when manganese dioxide is heated with Aluminum

powder.
38. Mendel was educated in a monastery and went on to study science and mathematics
at the University of Vienna. Failure in the examinations for a teaching certificate did
not suppress his zeal for the scientific quest. He went back to his monastery and

started growing peas. Many others had studied the inheritance of traits in peas and
other organisms earlier, but Mendel blended his knowledge ofscience and mathematics

and was the first one to keep count of individuals exhibiting a particular trait in each

generation(A purebred pea plant with smooth seeds (dominant) was crossed with a

purebred pea plant with wrinkled seeds (recessive) The F1 generation was self-

pollinated to give rise to the F2 generation.

(ay Why did Mendel select a pea plant for his experiments?2
(b) Name any two Laws of Inheritance.

(What is the expected observation of the Fl generation of plants?

OR
What is the expected observation of the F2 generation of plants ?
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of images when the object is placed at
forms different types
39. The spherical mirror
formed on screen, the image is real and when
When the image is
different locations.
When the two reflected rays
not form on screen,
the image is virtual.
the image does virtual. A
when they appear to meet, the image is
meet actually, the image is real and
for different positions ofthe
concave mirror always
forms a real and inverted image

between the focus and pole

the image formedis
object. But if the object is placed
virtual and erect.

forms virtual, erect and diminished image. A concave

A convex mirror always a

mirror is used as doctor's head mirror to focus light on body parts like eyes, ears,
nose etc., to be examined because it
can form erect and magnified image of the
view mirrors in automobiles because it
object. The convex mirror is used as a
rear

can form an small and erect image ofan object.

centre of curvature of a concave mirror, the imnage

)When an object is placed at the
formedis
(a) larger than the object
(b) smaller than the object
the object
(c) same size as that of
sd highly enlarged.
mirror is
No matter how far you stand from a mirror, your image appears erect. The
(ii)
likely to be

(a) plane
(b) concave

convex
(d) either plane or convex.
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it) Achild is standing in front ofa magic mirror. She finds the image of her head bigger,
the middle portion of her body of the same size and that of the legs smaller. The
following is the order of combinations for the magic mirror from the top
(a) Plane, convex and concave
(b) Convex, concave and plane
(c) Concave, plane and convex
(d) Convex, plane and concave.
OR
(iv) To get an image larger than the object, one can use
(a) convex mirror but not a concave mirror
(ba concave mirror but not a convex mirror
(c) either a convex mirror or a concave mirror
(d) a plane mirror.