D.A.V.

PUBLIG SCHOOL
Name of the Exan- Half
SECTOR-37 FARIDABAD
Subject- Science3(Set-I ) Yearly
Tine Allowed- Class - X
Date- 07.09.2024
Total No. of Hours 39
Questions-
General Instructions:
Day - Saturday
MaximinMarks - 80
This question
paper consists of 39 questions in 5sections.
All questions are
Astudent is compulsory. However, an iinternal choice is provided in some questions.
expected attempt only one of these questions.
to
Section Aconsists of 20
Objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each.
onD Consists of 6 Very Short questions
questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 carrving 02 marks each. Answers to these
" Section Cconsists of 7 words.
Short Answer type guestions
these questions should be in the carrying 03 marks each. Answers to
range of 50 to 80 words.
Section Dconsists of 3 Long Answer type
these questions should be in the range of auestions carrying 05 marks each. Answers to
80 to 120 words.
Section E consists of 3
sub-parts. source-based/ca se-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with

SECTION-A
Seiect and write the most appropriate option
questions 1 - 20. out of the four options given for each of
the
In which of the given
chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the
states of the reactants and products correct 1
a) H2 (I) + Clz(|) ’ 2HCI (g) involved at reaction temperature ?
b) H2(g) + Clz() ’ 2HCI (g)
c) Ha(g) + Clz(g) > 2HCI (0)
d) Hz(g) + Clzlg) >2HCI (e)
PCls (s) + X H,O|)--->YH,PO, (aq) +ZHCI(aq). The value of XY, and Zare:
1
a) X-4, Y-3, Z -3
b) X-4, Y-1, Z-5
c) X
-1, Y-2,Z-3
d) X-5, Y
-1,Z-2
3
Which is the first enzyme to mix with food in the digestive tract? 1
a) Pepsin
b) Cellulase
c) Amylase
d) Trypsin

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4 Lack of oxygen in muscles often leads to cramps among cricketers. This results due 1
to:
a) conversion of pyruvate to ethanol
b) conversion of pyruvate to glucose
c) non-conversion of glucose to pyruvate
d) conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid

Which property of metals is used for making bells and strings of musical 1
instruments like Sitar and Violin?
a) Sonorosity
b) Malleability
c) Ductility
d) Conductivity

Ashok has written the following reactions to show how metals can be obtained 1
from their ores.
i) 2 Fe,, +3C-----4Fe +3 CO,
ii) Na,0 +C -----> 2 Na + Co
ii) ZnO +C--------> Zn + CO
iv) CuO +C------->Cu + CO
ldentify the INCORRECT reaction (s) among them.
a) only i
b)only ii
c) only i and ii
d) only ii, iiiand iv
Which part of the alimentary canal receives bile from the liver? 1

a) Stomach
b) Small intestine
c) Large intestine
d) Oesophagus
1
Which of the following correctly illustrates geotropism?
a) b)

d)
c)

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21 A Question No. 21 to 26 Section-B
are
Very Short Answer Questions
yellowish-white
Write its
chemical compound
name and
of
calcium X' is used for disinfecting drinking water.
reaction involved in its formula. Write the balanced chernical equation for the 2

preparation.
Differentiate between roasting and
23 How is the calcination. 2
movement of the
downward movement of the leaves of a sensitive plant
roots? different from the 2
OR
There is a hormone that regulates
Our body. Name the hormone and carbohydrates, proteins and fats metabolisrn in
us to have iodized salt in the gland that secretes it. Why is it
our diet? important for
24 During an activity, a metal X is added to a
blue. Observe the picture given below and compound Y' which turns red litmus
the chemical reaction shown in the write a balanced chemical equation for
the test used to identify the gas activity.
Name the salt formed. Briefly mention
produced.
-Delivery tube

Candle

Soap solntion

For the same angle of incidence, the angle of refraction in three different media A, 2

Band Care 30°, 45° and 60 respectively. In which medium will the velocity of light
be minimum? Give reason.
2
26 a) Define least distance of distinct vision.
we increase the distance of
b)What happens to the image distance in the eye when
an object from the eye?
OR
accommodation of the eye? Explain the changes
What is meant by power of
distant object.
occurring in our eyeswhen we viewa

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 Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are Short Answer 31
Questions
27 Show the formation of Calcium sulphide by
OR
transfer of electrons. 3

Keertiadded dilute Hydrochloric acid to four metals and

as shown in the table given below: recorded her observations

Case Metal Gas Evolved

Copper Yes

Iron Yes

Magnesium No
IV Zinc Yes
Select the correct observation(s) and write the chemical equation(s) of the
reaction(s) involved.
28
The magnification produced by a spherical mirror is -s. 3
a) ldentify the nature of the mirror.
b) Mention two characteristics of the image formed.
c) Predict the position of the object in the above case.
29 A student uses spectacles of focal length -2.5 cm. 3
a) Name the defect of vision he is suffering from.
b) Which lens is used for the correction of this defect?
c) Draw a ray diagram to show how this defect can be corrected.
30 Astudent passed a beam of white light through a series of equilateral prisms as
-shown below:

Prism 2

Soreen
Beamof white
Ight
Glass

Prism 1 Prlam3

a) Copy the diagram above and draw the beam entering Prism 1and emerging from
Prism 3 and falling on the screen.
b) Name the processes that take place when the beam of light enters Prism1 and
emerges from Prism 3.

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 system: 3
role of each of the following in the human digestive
31 a) State one
)Hydrochloric acid
i) Villi
*ii) Anal Sphincter
ÀN) Lipase
b) Vhy do herbivores have longer small intestines as compared to carnivores?
We water the soil but it reaches the topmost leaves of the plants. Explain in brief 3
the process involved.
33 a) List two components of the central nervous system (CNS). How are these 3
components protected from injuries?
b)Write two limitations of the use of electrical
impulses.
Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are Long Answer
34
Questions.
What are Redox reactions? Write a
which is also a: balanced chemical equation of redox reaction 5
a)Combination Reaction
b) Metal
DisplacementofReaction
Justify your selection chemical equation for each.
OR
Observe the picture given below and
answer the following questions:
B

test.
tube

acidified
water

battery
a) Name and define the type of
b) Mention the gases collected at reaction taking place.
the anode and cathode.
c) Why is water acidified for the
activity?
d) Mention any two observations of the
reaction.
35 a) Define optical centre ofa spherical lens. 5
b) Adivergent lens has a focal length of 20 cm. At what
distance should an
height 4 cm be placed from the lens, so that its image is formed 10 cm awayobject
from
of
the lens? Also,find the size of the image.
c) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in the above case.
OR
a) Two lenses have the power of (i)+2D (ii) -4D.
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 What is the nature and focal length of each lens?
b) An object is kept at a distance of 100 cm
from each of the above lenses. Calculate
the (i) image distance and (ii)
magnification in each of the two cases.
36 a) Sunita saw a snake and instantly jumped back.
the snake. What is the difference between the She then slowly moved away from 5
and walking away?
two actions of instantly jumping
b) With the help of aflow chart showthe path of the
when she instantly jumps. nerve impulse that is taken
OR
a) A doctor has advised Sameer to
reduce sugar
exercise, Which disease do youthink Sameer isintake in his diet and do regular
suffering from? Name the
hormone responsible for this disease and the organ producing
Suggest one treatment for this disease. the hormone.
b)Write the names and one function of
each of any three growth hormones in the
plants.

SECTION -E
Question No. 37 to 39 are Case-based/Data -based
questions
Internal choice is provided in any one of thesewith to3 short sub-parts.
2
37
sub-parts.
Sarah, is a curious student studying in class X. One day
the topic Acids, Bases and Salts in class she when her teacher introduced 4
explore the nature of substances. She testedwanted
to conduct an experiment to
three different liquids: A, B, and C with
different natures i.e.
acidic, basic and neutra!.
She tested the samples with Red
litmus paper and Blue litmus paper one by
wroie down her observations in each case one and
in tabular form as given below.

LIQUID Colour change in Red Litmus Colour change in Blue Litmus Blue Rec Acdds
paper paper
Aud A No change Blue changes to Red Red B(ue Bese
No change No change
Basilc Red changes to Blue Blue remains Blue
a)What can be inferred about Liquid A's nature based on the
litmus test?
b)Which of the given solutions has the same nature as that of sting of bee?
c) Suppose Sample 'A' is mixed with Sample C, What change in colour will be
observed when the new solution is tested with litmus paper? Give reason.
OR
Show the range of pH of these liquids on a pH scale.
38 When white light from the sun enters the earth's atmosphere, the light gets 4
scattered i.e., the light spreads in all directions by the dust particles, free water
molecules and the molecules of the gases present in the atmosphere. This

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the
phenomenon is called

Incdent Light
S

the path oflight

Scatteredlightrays smoke,
room filled with
enters intoa dark
responsible for this.
a) Whensunlight Name the
effect
becomes visible.
following:
Account for the colour.
b) appears blue in sÍze ofthe
colour.
i)Clearskysignals are red in depends on the
ii)Danger OR
scattered
colour oflight
the
scatteringoflight,how. scattering oflight?
b) In the particle.' Explain lightdifferentfrom the waste and 4
scattering Also,
substances. functioning of
dispersion ofwhite essential
c) Howis nutrients, O, and
other
continuouslyfor
healthy organisms.
cells need removed living
Alllivingsubstances need to be mandatory fortransport such
39 system is to
harmful developed transport within their bodies most of the higher
well fluids fluid by
cells. So, aorganisms have special used body substances.
Complex comonly certain
the rnost transport of
materiais. Bloodis helps in the
also lyrmph.
organisms. Lymph transported by
that are
mention of the substancesOR
a)Give abrief the blood.
present in composition.
function of platelets on the basis of their
a) State the
between lymph and bloodcorpuscles. How does the deficienyof
Differentiate blood
b)1 pigment present in red
Namethe
c) N impact a person?
this pigment

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