BHOPAL SAHODAYA COMPLEX

PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION – 2025

SUBJECT – SCIENCE
SUBJECT CODE - 086
Max.Marks : 80 Time Allowed : 3 hours

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
1.Section A have 16 MCQ and 04 Assertion- Reasoning questions carrying 01 mark each.
2. Section B have 6 short answer type questions carrying 02 marks each.
3. Section C have 7 short answer type question carrying 03 marks each.
4. Section D have 3 long answer type questions carrying 05 marks each.
5. Section E have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment
04 marks each.
SECTION-A

Question no. 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of choices is correct. Select and
write the correct choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Which four numbers a ,b, c ,d are required to balance the equation?

Cl 2( aq) + KBr(aq) → + KCl(aq) + Br 2(aq)
A. 1,2,2,1
B. 1,1,1,2
C. 1,1,1,1
D. 1,2,1,2

2. Match the column I with column II and select the correct option using the given codes
Column I Colomn II
a. Concentration of Metal (i) roasting.
b. Refining of metal (ii) displacement reaction.
c. Reduction of metal oxide to (iii) removal of earthy impurities.
metal
d. Conversion of concentrated ore (iv) electro refining.
into metal oxide

A . a-(iii), b-(iv) , c-(ii) , d-(i) B. a-(i), b-(iii) , c-(iv) , d-(ii)

C. a-(iii), b-(ii) , c-(iv) , d-(i) D. a-(ii), b-(iii) , c-(i) , d-(iv)

3. Neetu has two test tubes containing dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sodium hydroxide
solution, but they are not labelled. Adding which of the following solutions to the test tubes will
help her visually identify the acidic and basic solution?
A. only vinegar
B. only baking soda
C. only sodium chloride
D. either vinegar or sodium chloride

4. Sonia has aqueous solutions of three salts, sodium acetate, sodium chloride and ammonium
chloride in three test tubes. The test tubes are not labelled. On checking, she finds the pH of
the solutions to be 4.6, 7.0 and 8.9.
Which of the following correctly matches the salts with their respective pH?
 pH 4.6 pH 7.0 pH 8.9
a sodium acetate sodium chloride ammonium chloride
b sodium chloride ammonium chloride sodium acetate
c ammonium chloride sodium acetate sodium chloride
d ammonium chloride sodium chloride sodium acetate

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d

5.Some types of chemical reactions are listed below. –

- decomposition
– combination
- displacement
- double displacement
Which two of the following chemical reactions are of the SAME type?

P) AgNO3 + NaCl ---> AgCl + NaNO3

Q) Mg + 2 HCl ---> MgCl2 + H2
R) CH4 + 2O2 ---> CO2 + 2H2O
S) 2KOH + H2SO4 ---> K2SO4 + H2O

A. P and Q
B. Q and R
C. R and S
D. P and S

6. The electronic configuration of three elements X, Y and Z are X- 2, 8, 7; Y- 2, 8, 2 and Z –

2, 8

A. Y and Z are metals

B. Y and X are non-metals
C. X is a non -metal and Y is a metal
D. Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal

7. Which of the following is NOT an exothermic reaction?

A. Burning of candle
B. Cooking of food
C. Decomposition of Vegetable matter
D. Reaction of sodium with air
8 .As respiration through the lungs is called Pulmonary respiration, which type of respiration is
done through the skin?
A.Pulmonary
B.Cutaneous
C.Bronchial
D.Tracheal
9 Which of the following statements is not true about blood plasma-
A. It is a faint yellow in colour.
B. It contains corpuscles
C. It cannot coagulate
D. It is the fluid part of blood.

10 To speed up the malting process in brewing industry, the growth hormone used is
A) Auxin
B) Gibberellin
C) ABA
D) Ethylene

11. What is the site of fertilization in humans?

a. Uterus
b. Ovary
c. Cervix
d. Fallopian tube

12.Which of the following diseases is transmitted sexually?

A. Kala Azar
B.Jaundice.
C.Chloera
D.Syphilis

13. A 10 mm long awl pin is placed vertically in front of a concave mirror. A 5 mm long image
of the awl pin is formed at 30 cm in front of the mirror. The focal length of this mirror is
A. – 30 cm B. – 20 cm
C. – 40 cm D. – 60 cm

14. A beam of white light falling on a glass prism gets split up into seven colours. Which of the
following statement is correct
A. Light of colour of chilli powder bends the most
B. Colour of ‘turmeric’ is represented by either 1 or 6
C. The colour of solution of copper sulphate and signal used
to move the vehicles are represented by 5 and 4
respectively.
D. Name of this phenomena is scattering.
15. Choose the incorrect statement from the following:
A. Ozone is a molecule formed by two atoms of oxygen.
B. Ozone shields the surface of the earth from ultraviolet radiations.
C. Ozone layer is decomposed by CFCS.
D. None of these.
16. Sensory nerve of a reflex arc carries information from the receptor cells to the
A.spinal Cord
B. brain.
 C.muscles of the effector organ
D. bones of the receptor organ.

Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions by 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): On adding dil. HCl to a test tube containing a substance ‘X’, a colourless gas
is produced which turns lime water milky when gas is passed in it.
Reason (R): In this reaction metal ‘X’ is displaced by Hydrogen.
18. Assertion( A) : Reproduction cannot be an all-inclusive defining
characteristic of living organisms.
Reason (R) : Even non-living organisms can reproduce.

19. Assertion (A) : Magnification of real images is taken negative.

Reason (R): Magnification is ratio of image distance and object distance.
20. Assertion (A): Food chains start with photosynthesis and end with decomposition
Reason (R): In an ecosystem, plants produce food and decomposers help in decay of
dead matter.
Section -B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.

21. 2g of silver chloride is taken in china dish and china dish is placed in sunlight for some time.
What will be the observation in this case ? Write the chemical reaction involved in the form of
balanced chemical reaction.
22. Why is the removal of faeces from the alimentary canal not considered to be excretion?
23. Attempt either question A or B
(A) Leaves of healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline.Will this plant remain healthy
for long? Give reasons for your answer.
(B) Bile juice does not have any digestive enzyme but still plays a significant role in the
process of digestion. Justify the statement.

24. (a) What is meant by ‘power’ of a lens ? write its unit.

(b) Which of the two lenses has a greater power :
(i) a convex lens of focal length 5 cm ?
(ii) a convex lens of focal length 50 cm ?
Justify your answer.
25. A V -I graph for a nichrome wire is given below. What do you infer from this graph? Draw a
labelled circuit diagram to obtain such a graph.
 OR
In an experiment to study the relationship between the potential difference across a resistor
and the
current through it, a student recorded the following observations :
Potential difference Current I(Amp)
V(volt)
2 0.08
3 0.12
4.5 0.15
5 0.20
6 0.24

Find in which one of the above sets of reading the trend is different from others and must be
rejected. Calculate the mean value of resistance of the resistor based on the remaining sets of
readings.
26. Study the food chain given below and answer the questions that follow:

a) If the amount of energy available at the third trophic level is 100 joules, then how much
energy will be available at the producer level? Justify your answer.
b) Is it possible to have 2 more trophic levels in this food chain just before the fourth trophic
level? Justify your answer.

Section -C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

27. A. In the formation of XY3 , atom X gives one electron to each Y atom. What is the nature of
bond in XY3. Give one property of XY3 .
 B. Ritu was given oxides of two metal Mercuric Oxide (HgO) and Ferric Oxide (Fe 2O3).She
was able to extract Mercury and Iron metal successfully from metal oxide. Illustrate with
the help of chemical equations how Ritu might have completed it.
28. Attempt either option A or B
A. (i) In the given series of reactions, name the compound X,P Q.
ss2NaHCO3(S) X + Y +H2O

X + CaCl2 → P +Q

(ii) Five solutions A,B,C,D and E when tested with universal indicator showed pH as
4,1,11,7 and 9 respectively.
Which solution is (a) strongly alkaline ? (b)strongly acidic ?
Arrange in increasing order of hydrogen ion concentration

OR
B. Comment on the following statements:
(i) Egg shell slowly dissolve in nitric acid.
(ii) Milk man shifts the pH of fresh milk from 6 to slightly alkaline.
(iii) Ancient sculptures and marble structures are conserved by treating them with certain
chemicals.
29.(i) What is the role of transpiration in transportation? Explain with diagram.
(ii) Which plant part helps in unidirectional flow of water?
(iii) Write a short note on translocation.

30. Two pea plants- one with round yellow seeds(RRYY) and another with
wrinkledgreen(rryy)seeds produce F1 progeny that have round,yellow(RrYy)seeds.When F1
plants are self-pollinated,which new combination of characters is expected in F2 progeny?
How many seeds with these new combinations of charactess will be produced when a total
160 seeds are produced in F2 generation? Explain with reason.
31. When do we consider a person to be myopic or hypermetropic? Explain using
diagrams how the defects associated with myopic and hypermetropic eye can be corrected?

32. In the given circuit, find :

(a) Total resistance of the network of resistors
s (b) Current through ammeter A

33. Diagram below shows a circuit containing a coil wound over a long and thin hollow
cardboard tube. Copy the diagram.
(i) Show the polarity acquired by each face of the solenoid.
(ii) Draw the magnetic field lines of force inside the coil and also show their direction.
(iii) Mention two methods to increase the strength of the Magnetic field inside the coil.

Section – D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
Attempt either option A or B
34. A. (i) The molecular formula of two carbon compounds are C4H8 and C3H8.
Which one of the two is most likely to show addition reaction? Justify your answer. Also
give the chemical equation to explain the process of addition reaction in this case.
(ii) Draw the electron dot structure of immediate above homologue of Pentane.
(iii) Name the oxidising agent used for the conversion of alcohols to acids.
OR

B. (i) ‘A’ and ‘B’ are sodium salts of long-chain carboxylic acid and long chain Sulphonic acid
respectively. Which one of A and B will you prefer as a cleansing agent while using
underground water( hand pump water ) ?
Give the reason for your answer.
(ii) Elaborate on the process of cleansing action. Illustrate micelle with the help of a labelled
diagram.
(iii) Write the chemical equation of preparation of a soap from an ester CH3COOCH3. What
is the name of this process ?
35 . Attempt either option A or B

A. Given below is the outline of the male reproductive system.Name the parts labelled 1
to 8 and state their functions.Also name the corresponding structure of part 4 in the female
reproductive system

B,The images below show two types of asexual reproduction . Answer the following
questions.
 a b

i Identify the mode of reproduction in image (a) . Write the name of organism.

ii Image (b) shows a type of vegetative propagation . Identify the vegetative part and also write
the name of the plant.

iii Multiple fission is also an asexual method of reproduction in organisms.Explain with

example.

iv How does amoeba reproduce?

v Discuss spore formation with example.

36. (i)Two lamps, one rated 100 W at 220 V, and the other 60 W at 220 V, are connected in
parallel to electric mains supply. What current is drawn from the line if the supply voltage
is 220 V?
(ii) An electric heater of resistance 44 Ω draws 5 A from the service mains for 2 hours.
Calculate the rate at which heat is developed in the heater.
OR
A student focussed the image of a candle flame on a white screen using a
convex lens. He noted down the position of the candle screen and the lens as under
Position of candle = 12.0 cm
Position of convex lens = 50.0 cm
Position of the screen = 88.0 cm
(i)What is the focal length of the convex lens?
(ii) Where will the image be formed if he shifts the candle towards the lens at a position of
31.0 cm? (iii) What will be the nature of the image formed if he further shifts the candle
towards the lens?
(iv) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in case (iii) as said above.

Section-E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based questions.

37. 1. …A… + Na2CO3 → CH3COONa + CO2↑ + ………

X Y Z

2. A + CH3CH 2OH + Conc.H2SO4/heat → …M…… + H2O

3. M + NaOH → ……X…. + ……Q……. +

4. Q + Conc.H2SO4 → …R…..+ H2O

5 .M + Z → A +Q
Derive the formula of A,Z,M,Q &R
 Attempt sub part B or C

B .Improvise an activity to test M.

OR

B. Name the compound R and the type of hydrocarbon it is.

38 .Rahul found the following picture in his sister’s biology book. He became curious to know
about the endocrine glands . Help Rahul to answer the following questions.

Attempt either subpart A or B

A. Name the hormone required for lowering the blood sugar and the organ from where it is
released.

(OR)

B. Which hormone regulates carbohydrate fat and protein metabolism? From where does it
produce?

C. Which hormone is secreted into the blood when you are under stress . Name the gland
that secretes this hormone.

D. Name the hormones that are released in human male and females when they reach
puberty.

E. Justify that the pancreas and the gonads perform dual functions.

(OR)

While doing an experiment Ria observed that the root of seedling bent towards the clay pot
containing water. Some questions arise in her mind related to tropic movements.Help her to
answer them.
Attempt either subpart A or B

A. What is the stimulus present in the above figure.? Which part of the plant shows it?

B. What do we call the response of a plant to light? What do we call if the plant part moves
away from the light?

C. Define chemotropism.

D.The directional growth movement of a plant part in response to the touch of an object is
called _____________.

E. Auxin hormone prefers to stay in shade .True or False.

39. Given table provides the resistivity of conductors, alloy and insulators. Study the table and
answer the following questions.

(i) Why among iron is a better conductor than mercury?

(ii) Which material is the best conductor?
(iii) Why Alloys are commonly used in electrical heating devices?
(iv) The copper and aluminium have
(a) Low resistivity (b) high resistivity
(c) zero resistivity (d) high energy losses
OR
The resistivity does not change if
(a) the material is changed (b) the temperature is changed
(c) the shape of the resistor is changed (d) both material and temperature are changed