THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL, OMAXE CITY, SONEPAT

MOCK PAPER
SESSION 2024-25
SUBJECT: SCIENCE (086) CLASS:X
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is
expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. 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.
v. 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.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions
should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.

Section – A (20*1=20)

(Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 to 20)
1. Which of the following is not a physical change ?
(a) Boiling of water to give water vapour
(b) Melting of ice to give water
(c) Dissolution of salt in water
(d)Combustion of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)
2. Silver articles become black on prolonged exposure to air. This is due to the formation of ?
(a) Ag3N (b)Ag2O (c)Ag2S. (d)Ag3N
3. When dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a solid X, a gas Y is formed alone with the formation of the salt of
the solid. What could be X & Y?
(a) X:zinc ; Y:oxygen
(b) X:zinc ; Y:hydrogen
(c) X:copper ; Y:oxygen
(d) X:cardon ; Y:hydrogen
4. Which of the following salts does not contain water of crystallization?
(a)Blue Vitriol (b) Baking Soda (c)Washing Soda (d) Gypsum
5. The most abundant metal in the earth’s crust is
(a) Iron (b) Aluminum (c)Calcium (d) Sodium
6. Element X reacts with element Y to form a compound Z. During the formation of compound z
atoms of X lose one electron each whereas atoms of Y gain one electron each. Which of the following
properties is not shown by compound Z ?
(a) High melting point
(b) Low melting point
(c) Occurrence as solid
(d) Conduction of electricity in molten state
7. The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked by unpleasant smell and taste
is called
(a) anti Oxidation (b)reduction (c)rancidity (d)corrosion
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8. The correct sequence of anaerobic reaction in yeast in
Cytoplasm Mitochondria
(a) Glucose -----------------Pyruvate------------------Ethanol Carbon dioxide
Cytoplasm Cytoplasm
(b) Glucose -----------------Pyruvate------------------Lactic Acid
Cytoplasm Mitochondria
(c) Glucose -----------------Pyruvate------------------Lactic Acid
Cytoplasm Cytoplasm
(d) Glucose -----------------Pyruvate------------------Ethanol Carbon dioxide

9. Choose the option with correct match

Glands Secretions
1. Salivary Gland I Trypsin
2. Gastric Gland II Salivary Amylase
3. Pancreas III Bile Juice
4. Liver IV Pepsin

(a) 1. I 2. II 3. III 4. IV (b) 2. I 1. II 3. III 4. IV

(c) 1. II 2. IV 3. I 4. III (d) 1. III 2. II 3. III 4. IV
10. When carrying out the starch test on a leaf, why is it important to boil the leaf in alcohol
(a) To dissolve the waxy cuticle (b) To make the cells more permeable to iodine solution
(c) To remove chlorophyll (d) To stop chemical reactions in the cells
11. Which is the correct sequence of the components of reflex arc?
(a) Receptor-> Motor neuron-> Spinal Cord-> Sensory neuron-> Muscle
(b) Receptor-> Sensory neuron-> Spinal Cord-> Motor neuron-> Muscle
(c) Receptor-> Muscle-> Sensory neuron-> Motor neuron-> Spinal Cord
(d) Receptor-> Spinal Cord-> Sensory neuron-> Motor neuron-> Muscle
12. If a tall pea plant is crossed with a pure dwarf pea plant then, what percentage of F1 & F2 generation
respectively will be tall
(a) 25%, 25% (b) 50%, 50%
(c) 75%, 100% (d) 100%, 75%.
13. Magnification produced by a convex mirror is always
(a) more than 1
(b) less than 1
(c) equal to 1
(d) more or less than 1
14. In the given food chain, suppose the amount of energy at fourth trophic level is 5kI, what will be the
energy available at the production level ?.
(a) 5KI (b) 50KI (c) 500KI (d) 5000KI
15. Depletion of ozone is mainly due to
(a) Pesticides.
(b) Methane
(c) Carbon monxide
(d) Chlorofluoro carbon compounds.

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16. The image shows the dispersion of the white light in the prism

What will be the colors of the X,Y and Z ?

(a) X:red ; Y:green ; Z:violet
(b) X:violet ; Y:green ; Z:red
(c) X:green ; Y:violet ; Z:red
(d) X:red ; Y:violet ; Z:green

For question numbers 17 , 18 , 19 and 20 two statements are given- one labelled Assertion (A) and the the
other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d)
as given below:

a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.

17. Assertion(A) : The aqueous solutions of glucose and alcohol do not show acidic character.
Reason (R) : Aqueous solutions of glucose and alcohol do not give H+ions
18. Assertion(A) : Sexual reproduction increases genetic and plays a role on origin of new species.
Reason (R) : Sexual reproduction involves formation of gametes and fusion of gametes
19. Assertion (A) : For observing traffic at back, the driver mirror is concave mirror
Reason (R) : A convex mirror has much larger field of view than a plane mirror
20. Assertion (A) : First tropic level in a food chain is always a green plant
Reason (R) : Green plants are called consumers

SECTION B (6*2=12)
21. Find out the type of chemical reactions. Stating the reason for your answer
(a)Zn(s)+H2SO4(aq)--ZnSO4(aq)+Cu(s)
(b)Pb(NO3)2(aq)+ KI(aq)---PbI2(s)+KNO3(I)
22. Why is it necessary to separate oxygenated & deoxygenated blood in mammals & birds ?
23. (a) In the process of respiration, state the function of alveoli.
(b) Rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster as compared to the terrestrial organisms. Give reason.
OR
Differentiate between autotrophs and heterotrophs, (any three) Give one example of each
24. Draw a ray diagram in each of the following cases to show the formation of an image when a is placed
(a)Between optical centre and focus of a convex lens
(b)Between C and F of a concave mirror

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25. Elements of electric toasters and electric iron are made of an alloy rather than a pure metal. Two reasons to
justify the statement
OR
A 90 resistance is cut into three equal parts and connected in parallel. Find the equivalent resistance of the
combination
26. (a) From the following group of organisms create a food chain
Small fish, Zooplankton, Big fish, Phytoplankton
(b) In a lake contaminated with pesticides, which one of the organism in above food chain, will contain
the maximum amount of pesticides?

SECTION C (7*3=21)
27. What is cinnabar? How is metal extracted from cinnabar? Explain Briefly
28. Five solutions A, B, C, D and E when tested with universal showed pH as 4, 1, 11, 7 and 9 respectively
Which solution is -
(a)neutral? (b)strongly alkaline? (c)strongly acidic (d) Weakly acidic (e) weakly alkaline (f)Arrange the pH
in increasing order of hydrogen ion concentration
OR
One of the products of electrolysis of brine is X along with the caustic soda. X is used in the manufacture
of bleaching powder.
(a) Identify X and its state?
(b) Write the chemical equation for preparation of bleaching powder by reacting with X
(c) Write one industrial use and one household use of bleaching powder (3)
29. Explain the process of aerobic respiration in mitochondria and anaerobic respiration in yeast
and muscle with the help of word equation
30. In a pea plant, the trait of flowers bearing purple colour (PP) is dominant over white colour (op) Explain
the inheritance pattern of F1 and F2 generations with the help of a cross following the rules of
inheritance of traits. State the visible characters of F1 and F2 progenies.
31. (a) List two causes of hypermetropia
(b) Draw a ray diagram showing:
(i) A hypermetropic eye and (ii) its correction using suitable optical device
32. Three resistors of 5 Ω 10 Ω and 15 Ω are connected in series and the combination is connected to battery
of 30V. Ammeter and Voltmeter are connected in the circuit. Draw a circuit diagram to connect all the the
devices in proper correct order. What is the current flowing and potential difference across 10 Ω
resistance?
33. State Right Hand Thumb rule to find the direction of the magnetic field around a current carrying
straight conductor.
SECTION D (3*5=15)
34. On dropping a small piece of sodium in a test tube containing carbon compound ‘X’ with molecular formula
C2H60, a brisk effervescence is observed and a gas ‘Y’ is produced. On bringing a burning splinter at the mouth
of the test tube the gas evolved bums with a pop sound
(i) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’
(ii) Also write the chemical equation for the reaction

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 (iii) Write the names and structure of the format, when you heat ‘X’ with concentrated acid. Also identify the
reaction involve in this process
OR
(i) Define the homologous series of carbon compounds.
(ii) Why is the melting and boiling point of C4H8 higher than the C3H6 or C2H4
(iii) Why do we not see any gradation in the chemical properties of homologous series compouns ?
(iv) Write the structure isomers of C3H6O
35. Identify the given diagram. Name the parts 1 to 4.

a. Where do the following functions occur?

b. Production of an egg
c. Fertilization
d. Implantation of zygote
OR
(a)Name the parts A, B and C shown in the following diagram and state one function of each

(b)Write any two differences between self-pollination and cross-pollination

36. (a) State difference between the wire used in the element of an electric heater and in a fuse wire
(b) How much current will an electric bulb draw from 220V source if the resistance of the bulb is 1200khm?
If in place of bulb, a heater of resistance 100 ohm is connected to the source, calculate the current drawn
by it.
(c)What happens to resistance of a conductor when its area of cross-section is doubled
OR
The current flowing through a resistor connected in a circuit and the potential difference developer
across its ends are as shown in the diagram by milliammeter and voltmeter readings respectively

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 (i)What are the least counts of these meters?
(ii) What is the resistance of the resistor
(iii) Write two advantages of connecting the electrical appliances in parallel with the mains.A battery of 9V
is connected in series with resistors 2Ω 3Ω 5Ω and 7Ω respectively. How much current would flow
through the 7Ω.

SECTION – E (3*4=12)
(Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts. Internal choice is
provided in one of these sub-parts.
37. We have often used washing soda as detergent in our daily life. Washing Soda is a chemical
compound with the formula Na₂CO₃.10H₂O. It is an inorganic-hydrate of sodium carbonate. It was
extracted from the ashes of plants growing in sodium rich soils and hence the name soda ash. It is
white crystalline solid and a metal carbonate which is soluble in water.
(a) What is the chemical name of washing soda?
(b) Write the equation for preparation of washing soda?
(c) How many water of crystallization is present in washing soda?
OR
(d) What is the use of washing soda
38. You must have noticed many dramatic changes in your appearance as well as that of your friend’s puberty are because
of the secretion of testosterone in males and estrogen in females. Pancreas producer’s enzymes for the digestion and
also secretes insulin hormones
(a) Why is pancreas a dual gland?
(b) Name the hormone which is secreted by males and females during adolescence
(c) What happen if insulin is not secreted in the proper amount?
or
(d) List two different functions performed by pancreas in our body
39. A student of class X placed the object in front of a convex lens at different from it and recorded the
image distance as per the given data in the following table
Sr. no. Object distance U in cm Image distance V in cm
1 -60 +12
2 -30 +15
3 -20 +20
4 -15 +30
5 -12 +60
6 -9 +90

Read the above paragraph and answer the following questions

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(a) Find the focal length of the convex lens
(b) At which of the position of the object from the lens, image formed by the above convex lens with inverted
and magnified
(c) Define power of lens
or
(d) Find the power of a convex lens having focal length 50cm