GURUSHARAN CONVENT

SQP TERM 1 EXAMINATION

General Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 3 sections. Section A is Physics,
Section B is Chemistry and Section C is Biology.
2. All questions are compulsory. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
Q. No Question Marks
SECTION A 25
PHYSICS
1 From which one of the following materials cannot be used to make a lens? 1
(A) Water (B) Glass (C) Plastic (D) Clay
2 The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be virtual, erect and larger than the object. 1
Where should be the position of the object?
(a) Between the principal focus and the centre of curvature
(B) At the centre of curvature (C) Beyond the centre of curvature (D) Between the pole of the
mirror and its principal focus.
The following question consists 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.
3 Assertion (A): A point object is placed at a distance of 20 cm from a convex mirror of 1
focal length 26 cm. the image is virtual.
Reason (R): For above given system the equation 1/f=1/u + 1/v gives v = ∞.
4 Define 1 dioptre of power of a lens. 2
5 One-half of a convex lens is covered with a black paper. Will this lens produce a complete image 2
of the object? Verify your answer experimentally. Explain your observations.
6 A 2.0 cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex lens of focal length 3
10 cm. The distance of the object from the lens is 15 cm. Find the nature, position and size of the
image. Also find its magnification.
7 An object of size 7.0 cm is placed at 27 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 18 cm. At 3
what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed, so that a sharp focussed image can be
obtained? Find the size and the nature of the image.
8 Tell in writing when do we consider a person to be myopic or hypermetropic? Explain using 3
diagrams how the defects associated with myopic and hypermetropic eye can be corrected?
9 Krishna is a keen observer and loved the spectacular colours in a rainbow. He also observed the
same pattern when he allowed sunlight to pass through a glass prism. He guessed that it is due to
the inclined refracting surfaces of a glass prism which is responsible for showing such exciting
phenomenon. Whereas, no such phenomenon was observed when light passes through a glass slab

(A) Name the phenomenon which could explain the formation of rainbow. 1
(B) Give the band of colours known as? Explain the cause of formation of band of colours? 1
2
 (C) Explain why don’t we observe similar band of colours when light passes through a glass slab?
10 (A) Explain the phenomenon of dispersion of white light through a glass prism, using 2
suitable ray diagram.
(B) How does refraction take place in the atmosphere? Why do stars twinkle but not the 3
planets?
SECTION B 25
CHEMISTRY
11 Choose the product formed when zinc reacts with dilute sulphuric acid: 1
A) Zinc oxide and water
B) Zinc sulphate and hydrogen gas
C) Zinc chloride and carbon dioxide
D) Zinc carbonate and water
12 Pick the balanced chemical equation: 1
A) Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂
B) Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnO + H₂
C) Zn + H₂O → ZnO + H₂
D) Zn + O₂ → ZnO
13 Select the salt formed from hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide: 1
A) Sodium sulphate
B) Sodium nitrate
C) Sodium chloride
D) Sodium carbonate
14 Select the reaction that shows copper reacting with oxygen to form copper oxide: 1
A) 2Cu + O₂ → 2CuO
B) Cu + H₂ → CuH₂
C) Cu + Cl₂ → CuCl₂
D) 2CuO → 2Cu + O₂
15 Find the correct result when sodium hydrogen carbonate is heated: 1
A) Sodium chloride and oxygen
B) Sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide
C) Sodium sulphate and hydrogen
D) Sodium hydroxide and methane
16 Pick the correct example of a decomposition reaction: 1
A) CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂
B) Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂
C)CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂
D) Na₂SO₄ + BaCl₂ → BaSO₄ + 2NaCl
17 Choose the correct word equation for burning magnesium in oxygen: 1
A) Magnesium + oxygen → Magnesium oxide
B) Magnesium oxide + oxygen → Magnesium
C) Magnesium + magnesium oxide → Magnesium
D) Oxygen + magnesium oxide → Magnesium
The following question consists 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.
18 Assertion (A): Acidic and basic solutions are electrical conductors. 1
Reason (R): H+ and OH - are good conductors of electricity.
19 Explain the Ph scale. 2
20 A) Define chloro alkali process . 3
B) Write the balanced reaction of the process.
C) Tell the product of both electrodes.
21 Give the importance of Ph in our everyday life process that occurs in our body. 3
22 A lady wanted to give a coating of white wash to her room. She purchased a quick line from the 4
market and dissolved it in water and immediately applied the same on the wall. In this process,
she spoiled her hand and even suffered minor burns. Her friend advised not to be in haste and
keep the container overnight before applying a coating on the wall. She follows her advised and
facile no problem
A) What mistake was made by the lady?
B) Why does she suffer from burns?
C) Why has so much heat evolved?
OR
D) What values are exhibited by her friend in this episode ?
23 Discuss the process of formation of plaster of Paris from gypsum. Also give uses of plaster of 5
Paris.
SECTION C 30
BIOLOGY
24 Touch receptor in the skin sends signal to brain and spinal cord through a neuron referred to as: 1
(a) Motor neuron
(b) Interneuron
(c) Sensory neuron
(d) All of these
25 Growth signal in a bending plant stem is a chemical called: 1
(a) Cytokinin
(b) Gibberellin
(c) Auxin
(d) Abscisic acid
26 Pepsin enzyme acts in acidic fluids, converting proteins to peptides. An example of: 1
(a) Heterotrophic nutrition
(b) Autotrophic nutrition
(c) Circulation
(d) Excretion
27 Rapid disappearance of blinking reflex after touching hot iron indicates functioning of: 1
(a) Central nervous system
(b) Endocrine glands
(c) Reflex arc
(d) Hormonal feedback
28 Many plants reproduce through moss fragments forming new plants. This illustrates: 1
(a) Sexual reproduction
(b) Asexual reproduction
(c) Vegetative propagation
(d) Parthenogenesis
29 Binomial term 'zygote' refers to cell formed after fusion of two: 1
(a) Nuclei
(b) Gametes
(c) Chromosomes
(d) Cytoplasms
30 In amoeba, food is digested in the: 1
(a) Food vacuole
(b) Mitochondria
(c) Pseudopodia
(d) Chloroplast
The following two questions 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.
31 Assertion (A) : Insulin regulates blood sugar level. 1
Reason (R) : Insufficient secretion of insulin will cause diabetes.
32 Assertion (A) : Pollination is essential for the formation of fruits and seeds 1
Reason (R) : Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma of a flower
33 Differentiate between binary fission and multiple fission. 2
34 Large number of mitochondria are found in muscle cells. 2
Mention its Purpose and Advantage to cell
35 Ovule fertilizes with pollen tube in plants to form zygote. 2
A. State One difference between zygote and spores
B. Explain Benefit of zygote formation over spores
36 Explain the process of respiration in human beings. Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic 3
respiration
37 Explain the difference between binary fission and multiple fission, giving one example of each 3
with the help of well labelled diagram
38 A bee visiting flowers collects nectar and pollen. During visits, pollen grains adhere to its legs and
are transferred to other flowers, enabling fertilisation.
(i) Name the process of pollen movement using insects. 1
(ii) Biological advantage of that process over self‑pollination? 1
(iii) make a well labelled diagram of a bisexual flower 2
39 A) Explain the structure and function of a neuron with the help of a diagram 2
(B) Mention three major regions of brain. Write one function of each. 3