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SAMPLE PAPER
TIME : 3 Hrs Maximum Marks : 90
Instructions:
i. The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B. You are to attempt both the sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory.
iii. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in all the three questions of five marks
category. Only one option in such questions is to be attempted.
iv. All questions of section A and all questions of section B are to be attempted separately.
v. Questions 1 to 3 in section A are one mark questions. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence.
vi. Questions 4 to 6 in section A are two marks questions. These are to be answered in about 30 words each.
vii. Questions 7 to 18 in section A are three marks questions. These are to be answered in about 50 words each.
viii. Questions 19 to 24 in section A are five marks questions. These are to be answered in about 70 words each.
ix. Questions 25 to 33 in section B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question is a one
mark question. You are to select one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you. Questions 34
to 36 in section B are two mark question.
Section A
1. What are biocatalysts?
2. Name any one metal which is found in its free state in nature.
3. Suggest any two reasons which make the large scale usage of nuclear energy prohibitive.
4. Name the type of the reaction and product formed when magnesium reacts with air or oxygen.
5. a) Name the gland which releases thyroxin. b) State the function of thyroxin.
6. State two differences between artery and vein on the basis of a) type of blood it carries b) valves
7. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy with one example for each.
8. Resistances of three resistors are given as R1=20, R2 = 40 and R3 = 60. Calculate the effective resistance when
they are connected in series. Also calculate the current flowing when the combination is connected to a 6V battery.
9. A student while studying the force experienced by a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field records the following
observations (i) The force experienced by the conductor increases as the current is increased (ii) The force experienced by the
conductor decreases as the strength of the magnetic field is increased. Which of the two observations is correct and why ?
10. What is an electromagnet ? How is it different from a permanent magnet ? State two uses of electromagnet.
11. List (i) any three advantages and (ii) any three limitations of using a solar cooker.
12. Write commercial and SI units of energy. Calculate the cost electric energy consumed by a electric heater rated with 50W
used for 2hours daily in the month of April. The cost of one unit of electric energy is Rs 5.
13. What is corrosion? Why Aluminium sheets do not corrode easily? Write two necessary conditions for corrosion to
take place.
14. Why should curd not be kept in copper or brass vessels? What is done to protect it?
15. (a) What is an acid? Give an example. (b) Why do acids like HCl conduct electricity in aqueous solutions while
solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not?
16. Suppose you have to extract metal M from its enriched carbonate ore. If M is in the middle of the reactivity series. Write
various steps used in the extraction of this metal. Also give balanced chemical equations.
17. Write a chemical equation for the reactions taking place when (a) ZnO is heated with coke (C) (b) Zinc carbonate is
calcined. (c) Zinc sulphide is roasted
18. Mention the two main components of the transport system in plants. State one specific function of each one of these
components.
19. (a) Calculate the Equivalent Resistance of the following combination of resistors
(b) An electric bulb draws a current of 0.8A from 250 V mains. The bulb is
used on an average 10 hours a day. If energy costs Rs 3 per kWh, calculate the
monthly bill for 30 days.
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20. Why cant two magnetic field lines cross each other? Draw the magnetic field lines (including field directions) of the
magnetic field due to a long straight solenoid. What important property of this field is indicated by this field line
pattern? Name any two factors on which the magnitude of the magnetic field due to this solenoid depends.
21. (a) Write the electron dot structure for calcium and oxygen. The atomic numbers of calcium and oxygen are 20 and 8
respectively. (b) Show the formation of calcium oxide by the transfer of electrons. (c) Ionic compounds are high melting
solids. Give reason.
22. (a) Why does medium become acidic in mouth? (b) What is the ill effect of acidic medium? (c) How can this be prevented?
23. (a)Draw a labelled diagram of excretory system in human beings and label the following: (i)left kidney
(ii)renal artery (iii)urinary bladder (iv)urethra (b)Name the functional unit of kidney. (c)Name two nitrogenous
wastes released from kidney.
24. (a) State the functions of mid brain and hind brain respectively. (b) How is the brain and spinal cord protected?
(c) Why do tendrils coil around a support?
Section-B
25. Which of the following experimental set up is correct for verification of Ohms law ?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) both A and B
(d) Neither A nor B 32.
26. A student has to connect 4 cells of 1.5 V each to form a battery of 6V.
The correct way of connecting these cells is shown in figure : (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
27. A voltmeter has a least count of 0.05 volt. While doing Ohm's law experiment, a student observed that the pointer of the
voltmeter coincides with 15th division. The observed reading is :
(a) 0.75V (b) 0.075V (c) 7.5V (d) 75V
28. When a coiled wire of iron is placed in copper sulphate solution, the reddish-brown substance formed is (a)
soft and dull (b) hard and flaky (c) smooth and shinning (d) rough and granular
29. Ferrous sulphate crystals on heating strongly in a test tube give a suffocating gas. This gas turns acidified
potassium dichromate paper green. The gas evolved is (a) sulphur dioxide (b) hydrogen sulphide (c) chlorine
(d) oxygen
30. When small quantity of iron filings are placed in a solution of copper sulphate a reddish brown solid substance
(A) is separated and the solution turns light green (B) The substances A and B are (a) copper, sulphuric acid
(b) copper, iron sulphate (c) iron sulphate, copper sulphate (d) copper, copper sulphate
31. Which of the following cells possess well defined nucleus ?
(a) (a) and (b)
(b) (a) and (c)
(c) (c) and (b)
(d) (a), (b) and (c)
32. Figures A, B, C and D show leaves that have been boiled in alcohol, placed in four beakers containing liquids
as labelled. In which one of the above a positive test for presence of starch would be obtained?
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
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33. A student sets up the apparatus for the experiment to show that CO2 is released during respiration. After 2
hours, he would observe that : (a) KOH turns milky. (b) water level rises in the bent tube in the beaker. (c)
water level decreased in the bent tube in the beaker. (d) water turns turbid in the beaker.
34. The readings of current flowing through a conductor and the potential difference across its two ends are shown
in the ammeter and voltmeter given below. What will be the value of resistance in it?
35. Two resistances R1=10 ohm and R2 =10 ohm are to be connected with 20V battery. Out of which of the
following maximum current will flow. Calculate its magnitude.
36.
Match the important chemical given in column (A) with the chemical formulae given in column (B) Column
(A) Column (B)
(a)Plaster of Paris (i) Ca(OH)
2
(b)Gypsum (ii) CaSO
4
.1/2 H
2
O
(c)Bleaching powder (iii) CaSO
4
.2 H
2
O (d) Slaked lime (iv) CaOCl
2
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Paper: Science X Summative Assessment Term I Sample Paper - 2
Total marks of the
paper:
90
Total time of the
paper:
3.5 hrs
General I nstructions:
1. The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B you are to attempt both the sections.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in all the three questions of five marks category.
Only one option in such question is to be attempted.
4. All questions to section A and all questions of section B are to be attempted separately.
5. Question numbers 1 to 3 in section A are mark questions. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence.
6. Question numbers 4 to 7 are two marks questions, to be answered in about 30 words.
7. Question number 8 to 19 is three mark questions, to be answered in about 50 words.
8. Question number 20 to 24 are five mark questions, to be answered in about 70 words.
9. Question numbers 25 to 42 in section B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question is a one
mark question. You are choosing one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you.
10. An addition 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper only.
Questions:
1] Balance the chemical equation:
[Marks:1]
2] What are the gustatory receptors? [Marks:1]
3] What is solar panel? [Marks:1]
4] What are the two vital functions of the human kidneys? [Marks:2]
5] What happens when a strip of zinc is dipped into copper sulphate solution? Write the
balanced chemical equation of the reaction.
[Marks:2]
6] Fresh milk has a pH of 6. How do you think the pH will change as it turns into curd?
Explain
[Marks:2]
7] On what factors does the resistance and resistivity of a conductor depend? Write SI unit of
resistance.
[Marks:3]
8] Why do we use parallel circuit arrangement for domestic wiring? Give three reasons. [Marks:3]
Pb(NO
3
)
2

_______
>
PbO
(s)
+ NO
2 (g)
+ O
2 (g)
Heat
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9] A coil of insulated wire is connected to a galvanometer. What would be seen if a bar
magnet with its south pole is brought towards one Face of the coil is:
(a) Moved quickly towards it?
(b) Moved quickly away from it?
(c) Placed near its one face?
(d) Name the phenomena involved?
(e) North pole of bar magnet is brought towards the same face of the coil.
(f) North pole of bar magnet is kept stationary near the same face of the coil.
[Marks:3]
10]
What do the following transport: (i) Xylem (ii) Pulmonary artery
(iii) pulmonary Vein (iv) Phloem
[Marks:2]
11] What are the constituents of biogas? Write any two uses of this gas. [Marks:3]
12] Give reason:
(i) Ionic compounds have high melting point
(ii) Ionic compounds are hard crystalline solids.
(iii) Which gas is produced when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a reactive metal?
[Marks:3]
13] (a) What is redox reaction? When magnesium ribbon burns in the air and forms a white
residue, is magnesium oxidized or reduced?
(b) Why should chemical equations be balanced?
[Marks:3]
14] Name the type of chemical reaction represented by the following equation and also
mention the type endothermic/exothermic:
[Marks:3]
15] (i)Write the chemical name and formula of "Plaster of Paris".
(ii) How is it prepared?
(iii)Write chemical equations of the reaction.
[Marks:3]
16] (i) A 400W refrigerator operates for 16 hrs/day, calculate the cost to operate it for 30 day
s
at Rs 3.40 per kWh.
(ii) Calculate the effective resistance between P and Q
[Marks:3]
17] Explain the digestion in stomach. [Marks:3]
18] Mention any three important functions of fore brain. [Marks:3]
19] Draw a labeled diagram of a Neuron. Explain its Functions [Marks:3]
20] What is an endocrine gland? Name any two endocrine glands present in a human body and
write hormones secreted by them.
[Marks:5]
21] (a) You are provided with three test tubes A, B, C which contain- distilled water, Acidic and
basic solutions respectively. If you are given blue litmus paper only, how will you identify
the nature of the solutions in three test tubes.
(b) Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture-proof container. Explain why?
OR
(a) Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda.
(b) Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water?
[Marks:5]
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22] A metal E is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in the air, it
catches fire. When the product formed is dissolved in water it turns red litmus to blue:
(i) Name the metal E.
(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and
when the product is dissolved in water.
(iii) Explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride.
OR
What are alloys? How are they made? Name the constituents and uses of brass, bronze
and solder.
[Marks:5]
23] What is a solenoid? Draw the patterns of magnetic field lines of a solenoid through which a
steady current flows? What does the pattern of field lines inside the solenoid indicate?
Write a use of it.
OR
(a) State the rule to determine the direction of a
(i) Magnetic field produced around a straight conductor carrying current
(ii) Force experienced by current carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field
which in perpendicular to it.
(iii) Current induced in a coil due to its rotation in a magnetic field.
(b) What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances.
[Marks:5]
24] Draw a labeled diagram of Human Heart. Draw a table to show the functions of any two
chambers of Human Heart.
OR
(a) Draw a labeled diagram of Stomata.
Write two Functions of Stomata.
(b) What are the raw materials used during photosynthesis. Write chemical equation for
photosynthesis.
[Marks:5]
25] The pH value of a solution is in the range of 6 to 8. What is the colour developed when a
student adds 3 drops of universal indicator in the solution
[Marks:1]
A. Red B. Blue C. Orange D. Green
26] The pH values of distilled water, fruit juice and sodium bicarbonate were measured using [Marks:1]
pH papers. What is the correct decreasing order of pH values
A.
Water > Fru

it juice > Sodium bicarbonate
B.
Fruit juice >

Water > Sodium bicarbonate
C.
Water >

Sodium bicarbonate > Fruit juice
D.
Sodium b

icarbonate > Water > Fruit juice
27] Four students studied reactions of zinc and sodium Carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid
and dilute sodium hydroxide Solutions and presented their results as follows. The ''
represents evolution of gas whereas 'X' represents absence of any reaction,
(A) (B) (C) (D)
[Marks:1]
A. B B. C C. D D. A
28] When dilute HCl reacts with Zinc metal, the gas liberated is? [Marks:1]
A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Chlorine D. Hydrogen
29] If Iron Nails are kept in CuSO
4
solution for two hours, the colour of the solution will change
in to
[Marks:1]
A. Pink B. Light green C. Yellow D. Red
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30] An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This
compound is also soluble in water. The element is likely to be:
[Marks:1]
A. Carbon
B. Silicon C. Iron D. Calcium
31] If four resistors each of 1 Ohm are connected in parallel. The effective resistance in ohmwill be:[Marks:1]
A. 0.5 B. 4 C. 2 D. 0.25
32] For the circuits shown in figures I and II, the ammeter readings would be
A. 0A in Circuit I and 1A in Circuit II
B. 0A in both Circuits
C. 1A in both Circuits
D. 1A in Circuit I and 0A in Circuit II
33] Three resistors each having same resistance are connected in parallel. Their equivalent
resistance is 1 . If they are connected in series, their equivalent resistance will be:
[Marks:1]
A. 3 B. 1 C. 6
D. 9
34]
Each of the resistances in the above question will be :
[Marks:1]
A.
2
B.
9
C. 1
D. 3
35] The resistors R
1
and R
2
are connected in [Marks:1]
[Marks:1]
A. Parallel in both circuits
B. Series in both circuits
C.

Series in circuit I and in parallel in circuit
II
D.
Pa

rallel in circuit I and in series in circuit
II
36] The graph between current (I) and potential difference (V) in the experimental verification
of Ohm's Law drawn by four students. Which one is correct?
[Marks:1]
A.
B.
C. D.
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37] Temporary mount of a peel is made in: [Marks:1]
A. Alcohol B. Water C. Acetone D. Glycerine
38] To remove chlorophyll, the leaf is boiled in to: [Marks:1]
A. Water B. Iodine solution C. None of these D. Alcohol
39] In the following sketch of the stomatal apparatus the parts I, II, III and IV were labeled differently by
four students.
The correct labeling out of the following is:
[Marks:1]
A.
(I) Guard cell
(II) Stoma
(III) Starchgranule
(IV) nucleus
B.
(I) Cytoplasm
(II) Chloroplast
(III) Stoma
(IV) nucleus
C.
D.
(I) Guard cell
(II) Nucleus
(I) Cytoplasm
(II) Chloroplast
(III) Nucleus
(IV) Stoma
(III) Stoma
(IV) Chloroplast
40] To show that CO
2
is released during respiration we take [Marks:1]
A. Dry seeds B. Boiled seeds C. Wet seeds D. Germinating seeds
41] The function of KOH in the experimental set up to show that CO
2
is released during
respiration is:
[Marks:1]
A. To enhance respiration
B. To release oxygen for respiration
C. To remove water vapour from the flask
D.
To ab

sorb CO
2
released by germinating
seeds
42] In an experiment on photosynthesis we cover a portion of leaf 'A', of a de-starched potted
plant with a red coloured strip, a portion of another leaf B with black and a portion of leaf C
with a green strip and then keep the plant in sunlight so that photosynthesis may place.
After four hours on performing starch test the result showed no starch formation in the
[Marks:1]
A. Covered portion of leaf A B. Covered portion of leaf B
C. Covered portion of leaf C
D. Covered portion of any of the above
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