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Marks: 80 Time​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Allowed: 3 hours
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%
would be provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type
questions carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source-based/case-based/passage-based/integrated units of
assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

Section-A
Questions 1 to 16 are multiple-choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select
and write the correct choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1.To balance the following chemical equation, the values of the coefficients x, y and z must
be respectively.

x Zn(NO3)2 → y ZnO + z NO2 + O2

(a) 4,2,2
(b) 4,4,2
(c) 2,2,4
(d) 2,4,2

2. The image shows the electrolytic refining of copper.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT description of the process?

(a)​ Insoluble impurities settle down at the bottom of the anode.

(b)​The impure metal from the anode dissolves into the electrolyte.
(c)​ On passing the current through the electrolyte, the pure metal from the anode
dissolves into the electrolyte.
(d)​The pure metal from the electrolyte is deposited on the cathode.
3. In a redox reaction
MnO2 +4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
(a) MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 & HCl is oxidized to H2O.
(b) MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 & HCl is oxidized to Cl2.
(c) MnO2 is oxidized to MnCl2 & HCl is reduced to Cl2.
(d) MnO2 is oxidized to MnCl2 & HCl is reduced to H2O.

4. On adding dilute sulphuric acid to a test tube containing a metal “X” , a colourless gas is
produced when a burning match stick is brought near it. Which of the following correctly
represents metal “X”?
(a)​ Sodium
(b)​Sulphur
(c)​ Copper
(d)​Silver

5. A student dips pH papers in solutions ‘A’ and ‘B’ and observes that the pH paper turns
blue and orange respectively in them. He infers that
(a)​ A is HCl solution; B is NaOH solution
(b)​A is sodium carbonate solution; B is acetic acid
(c)​ A is acetic acid; B is sodium carbonate solution
(d)​A is oxalic acid solution; B is sodium carbonate solution

6. An element with atomic number …….. will form a basic oxide.

(a)​ 7 (2,5)
(b)​17 (2,8,7)
(c)​ 14 (2,8,4)
(d)​11 (2,8,1)

7. What is shown in the experiment given below:

(a)​ Reaction of metals with salt solutions

(b)​Heating a salt sample on a spatula
(c)​ Action of steam on a metal
 (d)​Testing the conductivity of a salt solution

8. Give an example of an organism which follows the same mode of nutrition in amoeba.
(a)​ Vertebrates
(b)​Fungi
(c)​ Tapeworms
(d)​Cuscuta plants

9. Which part of the brain controls blood pressure?

(a)​ Spinal cord, skull, hypothalamus
(b)​Spinal cord, skull, cerebellum
(c)​ Pons, medulla, pituitary
(d)​Pons, medulla, cerebellum

10. Lila observed that a pond with clear water was covered up with green algae within a
week. By which method of reproduction did the algae spread so rapidly?
(a)​ Budding
(b)​Sexual reproduction
(c)​ Fragmentation
(d)​Pollination

11. Select the statement that describes characteristics of genes.

(i) Genes are specific sequences of bases in a DNA molecule
(ii) A gene does not code for proteins
(iii) In individuals of a given species. A specific gene is located on a particular chromosome
(iv) Each chromosome has only one gene
(a)​ (i) and (ii)
(b)​(i) and (iii)
(c)​ (i) and (iv)
(d)​(ii) and (iv)

12. Which of the statement is incorrect?

(a) All green plants and blue green algae are producers
(b) Green plants get their food from organic compounds
(c) Producers prepare their own food from inorganic compounds
(d) Plants convert solar energy into chemical energy

13. A student wants to have the third colour from the top corresponding to the colour of the
sky after the dispersion of white light through a glass prism. He placed prism ABC with BC
as base as shown in figures P, Q, R and S. Which position of the prism is correct?
(a)​ P (b)​ Q
(c)​ R (d)​ S

14. A rectangular loop 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 carrying a current 𝐼 is situated near a straight conductor 𝑋𝑌,
such that the conductor is parallel to the side 𝐴𝐵 of the loop and is in the plane of the loop. If
a steady current 𝐼 is established in the conductor as shown, the conductor 𝑋𝑌 will

​
(a) remain stationary.​ ​ ​ ​ ​
(b) move towards the side AB of the loop.
(c) move away from the side AB of the loop.
(d) rotate about its axis.

15. The manufacturing of chlorofluorocarbons free refrigerators is mandatory throughout the

world. How does this help prevent ozone depletion?
(a)​ This will help convert oxygen molecules into ozone.
(b)​This will help convert the CFCs into ozone molecules.
(c)​ This will reduce the production of CFCs from oxygen molecules.
(d)​This will reduce the release of CFCs that react with ozone molecules.

16. The thicker part of the blood, left behind after ultrafiltration and is carried by efferent
arteriole. The following are the constituents.
(a)​ Urea, corpuscles, proteins
(b)​Two kind of corpuscles, proteins and large molecules
(c)​ Glucose, proteins, urea
(d)​Water, proteins, urea, corpuscles

Questions 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): During electrolysis of concentrated aqueous solution of sodium chloride
hydrogen is produced at anode and chlorine gas is produced at cathode.
Reason(R) : Ions get attracted to oppositely charged electrodes.

18. Assertion (A): Green plants of an ecosystem are transducers.

Reason (R): Producers trap the radiant energy of the sun and change it into chemical energy.

19. Assertion (A): Refractive index of glass with respect to air is different for red light and
violet light.
Reason (R): Refractive Index of a pair of medium does not depend on the wavelength of the
light used.

20. Assertion (A): Surgical methods are the most effective methods of contraception.
Reason (R): Surgical method blocks gametes transport and hence prevents fertilisation.

Section-B
Questions No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21.

Answer the following questions

(a)​ Name the process depicted in the diagram.?
(b)​The reaction does not take place if a few drops of dilute sulphuric acid are not added to
water. why?

22. A certain tissue in a green plant somehow get blocked and the leaves wilted. What was the
tissue that got blocked? How does it cause wilting of leaves?

23. Study the figure. What does it depict?

24. Calculate the resistance of a copper wire of length 1.5 km and the area of cross-section 2
2 −8
𝑚𝑚 . The resistivity of copper is 1. 6 × 10 Ω𝑚.

25. A circuit contains DC power supply and a conducting coil in the given figure below.

(a)​ When the switch is ON, mark the North pole and South pole of the magnetic field
around the coil.
(b) What will be the effect on the magnetic field if a coil of smaller radius is used?
​ ​ ​ ​ ​ OR
An electron enters a magnetic field at a right angle to it as shown in the given figure. ​

​
(a) What will be the direction of the magnetic force acting on the electron?
(b) If we replace the electron with a Helium nucleus what would be the direction of magnetic
force?​
26. On touching a hot plate, you suddenly withdraw your hand. Which category of neuron
became active first and which one next?

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

Study the experimental set-up shown in the diagram and write chemical equation for the
chemical reaction involved.

(a)Name and define the type of reaction. (b)List two other metals which can be used in place
of iron to show the same type of reaction with copper sulphate solution.

28. Attempt either option A or B.

A. What happens when:
(i) Marble is treated with hydrochloric acid?
(ii) Dry chlorine gas is passed over slaked lime?
(iii) Excess of CO2 is passed through lime water?

OR
B. (i) Identify the acid and base which form sodium hydrogen carbonate.
(ii) Write chemical equation in support of your answer.
(iii) State whether this compound is acidic, basic or neutral.

29. Name the parts labelled A, B and C in the diagram given below. Write one function of
each part.
30. Write three points of difference between respiration in plants and respiration in animals.
31. Name and explain the phenomenon of light due to which the path of a beam of light
becomes visible when it enters the smoke-filled room through a small hole. Also, state the
dependence of colour of the light we receive on the size of the particle of the medium through
which the beam of light passes.

32. The image of a candle flame placed at a distance of 30 cm from a spherical lens is formed
on a screen placed on the other side of the lens at a distance of 60 cm from the optical centre
of the lens. Identify the type of lens, and calculate its focal length and power. If the height of
the flame is 3 cm, find the height of its image.

33. Explain whether an alpha particle experiences any force in a magnetic field, if
(a) it is placed in the field at rest.
(b) it moves in the magnetic field parallel to field lines.
(c) it moves perpendicular to field lines.
OR
“Earth wire is a safety measure in domestic electric circuits.” Justify this statement explaining
its role in case of accidental leakage of electric appliances.

Section-D
Questions No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34. Attempt either option A or B.​
A.​ Prasad has a saturated alcohol X of chemical formula C4H9OH.

(i) Write the chemical formula of a member Y that comes two places after X in the
homologous series and state by how much its molecular mass differs from that of X.

(ii) How do the chemical properties of X compare with those of Y? Give reason for your
answer.

(iii) Write the chemical formula of the product Z formed by heating Y with acidified
potassium dichromate. Write the general formula for compounds in the homologous series that
Z belongs to.

OR
B. (i) Why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water? Also explain the
mechanism of the cleansing action of soaps.

(ii) Explain the formation of scum when hard water is treated with soap.

(iii) Why are detergents better cleansing agents than soaps?

35. Answer the following questions:

(i) Draw the female reproductive part of a flower and label:
(a)​ The part which is sticky and receptors of pollen grains.
(b)​The part that transfers male gametes.
(c)​ The part that contains the female gametes.
(ii) How do the pollen grains reach to the female reproductive part of the flower?
(iii) Describe how male and female gametes unite in a flowering plant with suitable diagrams.

OR

Two very small organisms X and Y both reproduce by the method of budding. Organism X is
industrially very important because it is used in making alcohol from sugar. It is also used in
making bread. Organism Y lives in freshwater. If organism Y gets cut into a number of parts
accidently , each cut part can grow to from complete organism.
(a) What are organisms X and Y ? Which organism is multicellular and which one is
unicellular?
(b) What is the name of process in which X convert sugar into alcohol
(c) To Which class of organisms does X belong?, Name an important body feature of
organism Y
(d)​Difference between both the mode of reproduction shown by organism Y

36. (a) (i) The potential difference across the two ends of a circuit component is decreased to
one-third of its initial value, while its resistance remains constant. What change will be
observed in the current flowing through it? Name and state the law which helps us to answer
this question.
(ii) Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of four 1·5 V cells, a 5 ohm
resistor, a 10 ohm resistor and a 15 ohm resistor and a plug key, all connected in series. Now
find (I) the electric current passing through the circuit, and (II) potential difference across the
10 ohm resistor when the plug key is closed.
OR
(b) (i)​ Find the net current in the given circuit.

​
(ii) Why should an ammeter have low resistance?
(iii) Two V - I graphs A and B for series and parallel combinations of two resistors are as
shown. Giving reason states which graph shows (a) series, (b) parallel combination of the
resistors.

Section – E
Questions No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions.

37. (i) Zn + X → Y + Z↑

(Caustic soda)

(ii) A compound ‘M’ (molecular formula, C2H4O2) reacts with Na-metal to form a compound
‘R’ and evolves a gas ‘Z’ which burns with a pop sound.

M + Na(s) → R + Z(g) ↑

(iii) Compound ‘M’ on treatment with an alcohol ‘N’ in the presence of an acid forms a sweet
smelling compound ‘S’ (molecular formula C4H8O2).

M + N → S + H2O

(iv) On addition of ‘X’ to ‘M’ , it gives salt ‘R’ and water.

M + X → R + H2O

(v)S on treatment with ‘X’ solution gives back ‘R’ and ‘N’.

S+X→R+N

A. Identify X, Y, M,N,R and S.

Attempt either subpart B or C.

B. Improvise an activity to test Z.

OR
C. Name the process in which compound S is formed in (iii). Justify your response.
38. Pooja has green eye colour while her parents and brother have black eyes. Pooja’s husband
Ravi has black eyes while his mother has green eyes and father has black eyes.
(a)​ On the basis of above given information, is the green eye colour a dominant or
recessive trait? Justify your answer.
(b)​What is the possible genetic makeup of pooja’s brother eye colour?
(c)​ What is the probability that the offspring of Pooja and Ravi will have green eyes?
Also, show the inheritance of eye colour in the offspring with the help of suitable
cross.
OR
50% of the offspring of Pooja’s brother are green eyed. With help of cross show how
this is possible.

39. A simple microscope is an optical instrument that magnifies the size of the tiny objects. It
consists of a lens of small focal length. The image of the tiny object is formed at the least
distance of distinct vision from the eye held close to the lens. The simple microscope is also
called a magnifying glass.

​ ​
(a) Based on the data given in the above paragraph, what kind of lens must the simple
microscope have and mention the position of the object.
(b) If 𝑣 is the symbol used for image distance and u for object distance then with one reason
state what will be the sign for 𝑣/𝑢 in the given case?
(c) An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm away from a convex lens and image is formed at
a distance of 30 cm at the same side of the lens. Find the focal length of the lens.
OR
(c) Draw a ray diagram to show image formation in case of a simple microscope. Find the
focal length of a lens of power -2.5 D.
 ANSWER KEY

CLASS X PRE-BOARD -1

1. (c) 2,2,4

2. (c) On passing the current through the electrolyte, the pure metal from the anode dissolves
into the electrolyte.

3. (b) MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 &HCl is oxidised to Cl2.

4. (a) Sodium

5. (b) A is sodium carbonate solution; B is acetic acid

6. (d) 11(2,8,1)

7. (c)Action of steam on a metal

8. (a) Vertebrates

9. (d) Pons, medulla, cerebellum

10. (c) Fragmentation

11. (b) (i) and (iii)

12. (b) Green plants get their food from organic compounds

13. (b) Q

14. (b)

15. (d) This will reduce the release of CFCs that react with ozone molecules.

16. Two kind of corpuscles, proteins and large molecules

17. (d) A is false but R is true.

18. (a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of Assertion

19. (c)A is true R is false.

20. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
 Section -B

21. (a) The process involves in the reaction is electrolysis (Electrolytic decomposition reaction)

(b) H2SO4 being a good oxidising agent ,here is used to make water a good conductor of
electricity.

22. The tissue that got blocked may be Xylem. It is through the xylem that water and minerals
absorbed by roots from soil are transported to the leaves and other parts of the plants.so, if
xylem is blocked the leaves will not get nutrition, not be able to do photosynthesis and will
get wilted.

23. It is a representation of movement of energy and matter in the biosphere. Energy flow is
unidirectional while matter is repeatedly recycled.

24.

25. (a) South Pole in front, North Pole at the back.

(b) Magnetic field will increase

OR
(a) Into the paper (Flemings left hand rule)

(b) Out of the Paper.

26. On touching a hot plate, first the sensory neurons are activated, which take the information
to the brain or the spinal cord.next, the motor neurons become active and bring the impulse
from the brain to the muscles. In receiving these impulses, the muscles contract and the hand
is immediately removed from the hot plate.

27. Reaction involved: Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

This is a single displacement reaction in which copper has been displaced by iron from copper
sulphate solution and a new compound, ferrous sulphate, is formed. So, this reaction is a
chemical change, and it is a single displacement reaction.
 The two other metals which can be used in place of iron to show the same type of reaction
with copper sulphate solution are Magnesium and Zinc.

Marble are also known as white limestone. They are made up of

28.(i)
calcium carbonate. the reaction is​
CaCO3+HCl → CaCl2+H2O+CO2

(ii)Bleaching powder is formed

(iii)whenexcess of CO2 is passed through this solution, the milkiness

disappears. This is due to the formation of calcium bicarbonate, which
is colourless and soluble in water

OR

(i) Sodium hydrogen carbonate is formed by the combination of an acid - H2CO3

(Carbonic acid) and base (NaOH).

(ii) Chemical equation : NaOH + H2CO3 → NaHCO3 + H2O

(iii) The compound is neutral pH value = 7

29. A- Pons: Function- Relay centre, Pneumotaxic area of respiratory centre.

B- Medulla: Function-Reflex centre, cardiac centre, respiratory centre.

C- Cerebellum: Function- Maintain equilibrium and coordinates muscular activities.

30. Differences between respiration in plants and animals are as follows:

Plant respiration Animal respiration

(i) All parts of plants, like roots, stem and Animal performs respiration as a single
leaves, perform respiration individually. unit.
 (ii) There is little transport of respiratory gases Respiratory gases are usually transported
from one part to the other during respiration. over long distance inside an animal during
respiration.

(iii) Respiration occurs at a very slow rate. It is a fast process in animals.

(iv) There is no special gas transport system. Gases are transported by specialised
blood vascular system.

(v) Respiratory organ in plants are generally Respiratory organ in animals are
stomata in leaves, lenticels in stem and general generally lungs and gills.
surface of roots.

31. The path of the beam of light is visible because of the tyndall effect. Tyndall effect is the
phenomenon in which the particles in a colloid scatter the beams of light that are directed at
them. This effect is exhibited by all colloidal solutions.​
The colour of light that we receive depends on the size of the particles in the medium through
which the light passes because smaller particles scatter shorter wavelengths of light, while
larger particles scatter longer wavelengths.

32. Lens used is Convex lens.

​ F=20cm.
 ​ .

33. ​ (a) No force since the particle is at rest.

​ (b) NO force.

​ (c) Yes it will experience a force.

​ OR

The main function of earth wire is to conduct the excess or the leaking current from the
electrical appliances to the ground so that the metallic body of the appliance doesn’t give
shock to the user.

34.(i) Y: C6H13OH

Molecular mass of Y = X + mass of two (CH2)

​ =X+28

and the molecular mass differ from that of X is 28.

(ii) The chemical properties of X and Y will be similar.

Both X and Y have an alcoholic functional group which

determines their chemical properties.

(iii) Chemical formula of Z :C5H11COOH

General formula : CnH2n+1COOH or CnH2nO2.

OR

(i) (a) The micelle cleansing action principle is how soaps and detergents
function. When soap or detergent, is dissolved in water, tiny micelles develop.
The molecules of the soaps have a polar "head" that is drawn to water and a
nonpolar "tail" that is drawn away from it. A micelle is created when a soap is
applied to water because the polar heads of the surfactant molecules point
toward the water, and the nonpolar tails point away from the water. When dirt or
oil interacts with a micelle, the nonpolar tails of the surfactant molecules will
encircle and enclose the dirt or oil, pulling it away from the surface it is sticking
to. The dirt or oil can be washed away because the polar heads of the surfactant
molecules will stay in touch with the water.

(ii)

(iii) Detergents
work as cleansing agent in hard and soft water both
because the charged ends of detergents do not form insoluble
precipitates with calcium and magnesium ions in hard water.

35. (i) (a) Stigma is sticky and receptors of pollen grains.

(b) Pollen tube which arises from the pollen grains transfer male gametes by passing through
style into the ovary.

(c) Ovary contains ovules that carry an embryo sac which contains the female gametes.
(ii) pollen grains reach the stigma of carpel through the pollination process by various
pollinating agents like wind, insects, water etc.

The process of mixing of male and female gametes to form a zygote is called fertilization. By
pollination process pollen grains gets deposited on stigma of carpel. Under suitable conditions
they germinate. A long pollen tube containing two male gametes arises and it passses through
style to reach the ovary. The ovary contains ovule which has a embryo sac. Female gametes is
present inside embryo sac. The pollen tube enters the ovule and fuses with egg.

OR

(a) is X yeast and Y is Hydra; Y is multicellular wherease X is unicellular

(b) Fermentation

(c) Fungi; Y has tentacles

 (d) Fragmentation involves breaking off a part of the parent organism, while budding
involves the growth of a new organism from a bud on the parent.

- Fragmentation is common in multicellular organisms, whereas budding is often seen in

unicellular organisms.

- The new organism from fragmentation starts as a fragment, while in budding, the new
organism starts as a bud that may already be somewhat mature.

- In fragmentation, the new organism is completely detached from the start, while in
budding, the new organism may remain attached for a period.

36 (a) (i) Ohms law can be used to answer this question.

Statement: Ohm’s law states that the voltage across a conductor is directly proportional to the
current flowing through it, provided all physical conditions and temperatures remain constant.

(ii)

OR

(b) (i)
(ii) The resistance of an ammeter should be low. An ammeter is used to measure the current in
a circuit and it should always be connected in series. If resistance is more, current will be less.
So, if an ammeter has a high resistance then the current measured will be quite less as
compared to the actual current which is undesirable. If an ammeter has zero resistance, then
we will get the exact current in the circuit.

(iii) The slope of the V-I graph gives the value of resistance.​
In series combination the equivalent resistance is more and in parallel combination the
equivalent resistance is less. Thus higher the slope of the graph higher the value of resistance.​
Thus graph B is shows the resistance of Series combination

Graph A shows the resistance of parallel combination.

37.(i) Zn + NaOH (X) → Na2ZnO2 (Y) + H2↑(Z)

(ii) A compound M (molecular formula, C2H4O2) reacts with

Na-metal to form a compound R and evolves a gas Z which burns
with (CH3COOH)M + Na(s) → (CH3COONa) R + (H2) Z(g) ↑

(iii) Compound M on treatment with an alcohol N in the presence

of an acid forms a sweet smelling compound S (molecular formula
C3H6O2).

(CH3COOH) M +(CH3CH2OH) N →
(CH3COOCH2CH3) S + H2O

(iv) On addition of X to M , it gives salt R and water.

(CH3COOH) M + (NaOH) X → (CH3COONa) R + H2O

(v)S on treatment with X solution gives back R and N.

(CH3COOCH2CH3) S +(NaOH) X → (CH3COONa)

R + (CH3CH2OH) N

A. Identify X = NaOH

Y=Na2ZnO2
 M=CH3COOH

N=CH3CH2OH

R =CH3COONa

S. =CH3COOCH2CH3

B. Z is Hydrogen gas, To test hydrogen gas we will bring burning

matchstick near the mouth of the test tube, so the gas will burn with
pop sound.

OR

C. The process in which compound S is formed is Esterification

reaction, because when acid reacts with alcohol ,it produce a sweet
smelling substance known as ester.

38. (a) green eye colour is a recessive trait as it will express only in homozygous condition.

(b) BB, Bb

(c)

Gametes B B

b Bb Bb

b Bb Bb

50% of the offspring can have green eye colour.

OR

Brother is heterozygous (Bb) and wife is green (bb).

Gametes B B

b Bb Bb

b Bb Bb
50% of the offspring can have green eye colour as per the cross shown.

39. (a) Convex lens. Object should be placed between O and F

(b) Sign of v/u will be positive because in convex lens when the object is placed between F
and O it forms virtual magnified image. Thus the image is formed on the same side of the
object.

(c)

OR

(c)