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(c) pH C D
(i) Explain why is hydrochloric acid a strong acid and acetic acid, a weak acid ?
How can it be verified ?
(ii) Explain why aqueous solution of an acid conducts electricity.
(iii) You have four solutions A, B, C and D. The pH of solution A is 6, B is 9, C is 12
and D is 7,
(a) Identify the most acidic and most basic solutions.
(b) Arrange the above four solutions in the increasing order of H
ion
concentration.
(c) State the change in colour of pH paper on dipping in solution C and D.
22.
(i) SI
(ii) XY, 1.5V
(a) X Y XY
(b) V I A C V I
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(i) State the SI unit of current and define it.
(ii) An electric circuit consisting of a nichrome wire XY an ammeter, a voltmeter,
four cells of 1.5V each and a plug key is to be set up.
(a) for studying the relationship between the potential difference
maintained between the point X and Y and the current flowing
through the wire XY. Draw its circuit.
(b) Graph shown in figure was plotted between V and I. What would be
the value of V and I corresponding to points A and C on graph. Analyse
these values and draw conclusion.
OR
P
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Three bulbs each having power P are connected in series in an electric circuit. In
another circuit another set of three bulbs of same power are connected in parallel to the
same source.
(i) Will the bulbs in both the circuits glow with the same brightness? Justify your
answer.
(ii) Now let one bulb in each circuit get fused. Will the rest of the bulbs continue to
glow in each circuit ? Give reason.
(iii) Representing each bulb by a resistor, draw circuit diagram for each case.
23.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(i) Define solenoid ?
(ii) Sketch the pattern of magnetic field around a current carrying solenoid.
(iii) How can you determine the north and south poles of a current carrying
solenoid with the help of a bar magnet ? Explain.
OR
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I
(i)
(a) K
(b) K
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Two coils of insulated copper wire are wound over a non conducting cylinder as
shown. Coil I has larger number of turns.
(i) Write your observations when,
(a) key K is closed;
(b) key K is opened;
(ii) Give reason for your observations.
(iii) Mention the name of the phenomenon involved and define it.
(iv) Name the two coils used in this experiment.
(v) State the rule which gives the direction of induced current.
24.
(i)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(i) Draw a neat diagram of cross section of human heart. Name and label the
following on the diagram.
(a) Structure / part that divides heart into right and left halves and
prevents mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
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(b) Part which prevents the backward flow of blood.
(c) Chamber that receives deoxygenated blood from various parts of the
body.
(d) Chamber from where oxygenated blood is pumped out to various parts
of the body.
OR
(i)
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
(ii)
(a)
(b)
(i) Draw a neat diagram of human respiratory system and label the following parts
on it :
(a) trachea (b) bronchi
(c) alveoli (d) diaphragm
(ii) Give reason :
(a) Rings of cartilage are present in trachea.
(b) Lungs always contain a residual volume of air.
/ SECTION - B
25.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Aluminum strip was placed in a solution of copper sulphate. After one hour, it was
observed that the colour of solution changes. The colour of solution would become.
(a) light green (b) colourless
(c) dark brown (d) deep blue
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26.
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV
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On mixing aqueous solutions of sodium sulphate and barium chloride, the correct
observation is shown in test tube.
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV
27.
pH A B pH A
B A B
(a) HCl (b) HCl
(c) HCl (d) HCl
A student dipped strip of pH paper in solutions taken in beakers A and B. The
colour of strip changed to red in breaker A and green in breaker B. The samples in
A and B respectively are :
(a) HCl, water (b) HCl, lemon juice
(c) lemon juice, HCl (d) water, HCl
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28.
X NaOH pH X
Y
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Bottle X contains NaOH solution and bottle Y contains distilled water. On dipping pH
paper strips in each of the solutions, the colour seen in X and Y respectively are :
(a) blue, red (b) blue, green (c) green, blue (d) red, blue
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29.
HCl
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Which one of the following substances will be required to identify the gas evolved,
when dil. HCl reacts with solid sodium carbonate.
(a) red litmus solution (b) lime water
(c) blue litmus solution (d) zinc granules
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30.
I, II, III IV 10 mL
(a) I, III (b) I, IV (c) II, IV (d) III, IV
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10 mL of freshly prepared iron sulphate solution was taken in each of four test tubes I,
II, III and IV. Strips of copper, iron, zinc and aluminium were respectively introduced
in the test tubes I, II, III, and IV. A black residue was obtained in two of them. These
test tubes are :
(a) I, III (b) I, IV (c) II, IV (d) III, IV
31.
CuSO4 30
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Zn granules were added to a solution of CuSO4. After 30 minutes, it was observed that
the blue colour of solution changes and a layer gets deposited on Zn granules. The
colour of the solution and that of the coating would respectively be :
(a) green, black (b) colourless, black
(c) colourless, reddish brown (d) green, reddish brown.
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32.
(a) 130 mA, 0.8V (b) 160mA, 0.8V
(c) 160mA, 0.6V (d) 130mA, 0.6V
The reading shown by milliammeter and voltmeter are :
(a) 130 mA, 0.8V (b) 160mA, 0.8V
(c) 160mA, 0.6V (d) 130mA, 0.6V
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33.
1.5V 6V
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV
A student has to connect 4 cells of 1.5V each to form a battery of 6V. He connects the
cells in four different ways as shown.
The correct arrangement is.
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV
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34.
I V V I
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV
Four students plot graphs between V and I, showing dependence of current I on
potential difference, V across a resistor, as shown
The correct graph is
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV
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35.
20 V 0.6 A
(a) 1.2 (b) 3.3 (c) 3.0 (d) 15
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In the circuit given below, on plugging the key, the voltmeter reads 2.0 V but ammeter
reads 0.6 A. The resistance of the combination is
(a) 1.2 (b) 3.3 (c) 3.0 (d) 15
36.
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV
In an experiment to find the equivalent resistance of two resistors connected in series,
four circuits were set up as shown.
The voltmeter has been correctly connected in the arrangement
(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV
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37.
A
B
C
D
(a) B C
(b) B C
(c) A B
(d) B D
A student covered the surfaces of four leaves of a destarched potted plants as follows :
and then kept for some time under sun light
Leaf A with colourless transparent paper.
Leaf B with black opaque paper.
Leaf C with white opaque paper.
Leaf D with light yellow transparent paper.
On testing for starch, the correct observation will be :
(a) Covered portions of leaf B and C change to blue black.
(b) Covered portions of leaf B and C change to white.
(c) Covered portion of leaf A and B change to blue black.
(d) Covered portion of leaf B and D change to blue black
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38.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
While performing the experiment to show that light is necessary for photosynthesis, a
student boils the leaf in alcohol before using iodine for starch - test. He does it to
(a) make the leaf soft.
(b) make the leaf cells dead.
(c) remove chlorophyll from the leaf.
(d) make the leaf react with iodine.
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39.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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While preparing a temporary stained mount of a leaf peel, the extra stain from the slide
is removed by
(a) washing with water.
(b) using a dropper.
(c) soaking with filter paper.
(d) absorbing with cotton.
40.
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
Four students observed the stomata in leaf peel under the microscope and draw the
following diagrams.
The correct diagram is
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
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41.
CO2
(a)
(b) CO2
(c)
(d) CO2 KOH
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The experimental setup shown below shows that CO2 is released during respiration.
Water rises in the delivery tube because _____
(a) Oxygen of the flask is used by the germinating seeds.
(b) CO2 given out by germinating seeds enters into the delivery tube.
(c) Moisture in the germinating seeds enters into the delivery tube.
(d) CO2 given out by the germinating seeds is absorbed by KOH.
42.
CO2
KOH
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
In the experimental set up to show that CO2 is given out during respiration, KOH is
kept in the small test tube inside the flask.
(a) makes the air inside the flask alkaline.
(b) absorbs moisture present in the flask.
(c) creates partial vacuum in the flask.
(d) provides oxygen for respiration to the germinating seeds.
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I, 2012
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT I, 2012
/ SCIENCE
X / Class X
3 90
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v) 1 3
(vi) 4 7 30
(vii) 8 19 50
(viii) 20 24 70
(ix) 25 42
General 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 five
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) Question numbers 1 to 3 in Section-A are one mark questions. These are to be answered in
one word or in one sentence.
(vi) Question numbers 4 to 7 in Sections-A are two marks questions. These are to be answered
in about 30 words each.
(vii) Question numbers 8 to 19 in Section-A are three marks questions. These are to be answered
in about 50 words each.
(viii) Question numbers 20 to 24 in Section-A are five marks questions. These are to be answered
in about 70 words each.
(ix) 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 to select one most appropriate
response out of the four provided to you.
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SECTION-A
1.
A.C D.C
List any one point of difference between AC and DC.
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2.
Mention the part of the body where gustatory and of olfactory receptors are
located.
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3.
Name the two major components present in the left-over slurry of a bio gas
plant.
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4.
(i)
(ii)
Write the skeletal equation for the following reactions :
(i) Hydrogen sulphide reacts with sulphur dioxide to form sulphur and
water.
(ii) Methane on burning combines with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide
and water.
2
5.
(i)
(ii)
Give reason for the following :
(i) Metals are good conductors of electricity whereas non-metals are not.
(ii) Ionic compounds have usually high melting and boiling points.
2
6.
SI
State the factors on which at a given temperature the resistance of a cylindrical
conductor depends. State the SI unit of resistivity.
2
7.
Explain the terms : overloading and short-circuiting.
2
8.
(i) 2 PbO C Pb CO
2
(ii) MnO
2
4HCl MnCl
2
2H
2
O Cl
2
What is redox reaction ? Identify the substance oxidised and the substance
reduced in the following reactions :
(i) 2 Pb O C Pb CO
2
(ii) MnO
2
4HCl MnCl
2
2H
2
O Cl
2
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9.
The smell and taste of food containing fats and oils changes after sometime.
Why does this happen ? Name the process. List two ways which help to slow
down the above mentioned process.
3
10.
Write the chemical formula of bleaching powder ? Write balanced chemical
equation involved in the preparation of bleaching powder and write its three
uses.
3
11.
Define (i) mineral, (ii) ore.
Aluminium occurs in combined state whereas gold is found in free state in
nature. Why ?
3
12.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Explain the following :
(i) The elements of electric heating devices such as bread-toasters and
electric iron are made of an alloy rather than of a pure metal.
(ii) Series arrangement is not used for domestic circuits.
(iii) Copper and aluminium wires are usually employed for electricity
transmission.
3
13.
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Find out the reading of ammeter and voltmeter in the circuit given below :
14.
With the help of a diagram, describe an activity to draw the magnetic field lines
around a coil carrying current.
3
15.
List the three kinds of blood vessels of human circulatory system and write their
functions in tabular form.
3
16.
(a)
(b)
(a) How is brain protected from injury and shock ?
(b) Name two main parts of hind brain and state the function of each.
3
17.
Explain how the human body responds when adrenaline is secreted into the
blood.
3
18.
(i)
(ii)
(i) Draw a schematic diagram of a bio-gas plant.
(ii) Write any two advantages of obtaining biogas from animal dung and
bio-wastes.
3
19.
(i)
(a)
(b)
(ii)
(i) Name the device used to convert :
(a) Solar energy into heat
(b) Solar energy into electricity
(ii) Mention two limitations of solar energy.
3
20.
(a)
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(b)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(a) List two differences between calcination and roasting in tabular form.
(b) Which method will you use to reduce the following ? Explain by giving a
suitable example.
(i) oxides of less reactive metals
(ii) oxides of moderately reactive metals
(iii) oxides of highly reactive metals
/OR
Write the names and symbols of two most reactive metals. Explain by drawing
electronic structure how any one of the two metals react with a halogen. State
any four physical properties of the compound formed.
21.
(i) 'X'
X
X HCl
(ii)
(i) Dry pellets of a base 'X' when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns
sticky. The compound is also formed by chlor-alkali process. Write
chemical name and formula of X. Describe chlor-alkali process with
balanced chemical equation. Name the type of reaction occurs when X is
treated with dilute hydrochloric acid. Write the chemical equation.
(ii) While diluting an acid, why is it recommended that the acid should be
added to water and not water to the acid ?
/OR
(a)
(b) pH
(c)
(a) Bee sting leaves a chemical substance that causes pain and irritation.
Name the chemical substance. Identify the type of substance which may
give relief on the stung area when applied on it.
(b) Mention the pH value below which tooth decay begins. How this fall
below this value ? Explain the ill effect of the acidic medium in the
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mouth. How can this be prevented ?
(c) What are strong acids and weak acids ? Give an example of each.
22.
(i) 1
(ii) 12 (i) (ii)
6 V
(iii)
(i) What is meant by the statement that the resistance of a wire is 1 ?
(ii) Two identical resistors each of resistance 12 are connected (i) in series
(ii) in parallel, inturn to a battery of 6 V.
Calculate the ratio of power consumed in the combination of resistors in
the two cases.
(iii) What combination is used for connecting in the circuit to measure the
potential difference across two points ?
/OR
(i) R
1
, R
2
R
3
(ii) 3A, 5A 10A 220 V
1 kW
(i) Derive an expression for the equivalent resistance of three resistors R
1
,
R
2
and R
3
connected in series.
(ii) Fuse of 3A, 5A and 10A are available. Calculate and select the fuse for
operating electric iron of 1 kW power at 220 V line.
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23.
(i)
(ii)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(iii)
(i) State Flemings left hand rule.
(ii) A coil of insulated copper wire is connected to a galvanometer. What
happens if a bar magnet is :
(a) pushed into the coil
(b) withdrawn from inside the coil
(c) held stationary inside the coil
Give reasons for your observation.
(iii) Mention one more method of inducing current in a coil.
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/OR
(i)
(a)
(b)
(ii)
(iii)
(i) How will the magnetic field around a current carrying straight
conductor be affected on :
(a) increasing the current through the conductor ?
(b) changing the direction of flow of current in the conductor ?
(ii) Describe an activity with diagram to draw magnetic field lines due to a
current carrying circular loop.
(iii) State the rule used to find the direction of magnetic field due to a current
carrying circular loop.
24.
(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(b)
(a) Draw a diagram of human respiratory system and label the following :
(i) part where air is filtered by fine hair and mucus
(ii) part which terminates in balloon like structures
(iii) balloon like structures where exchange of gases takes place.
(iv) part which separates chest cavity from abdominal cavity.
(b) Why is the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms much faster than in
terrestrial organisms ?
/OR
(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(b)
(a) Draw a diagram of human excretory system and label the following :
(i) part in which urine is produced
(ii) part which stores the urine
(iii) part which connects (i) and (ii)
(iv) part from which urine is passed out.
(b) Name the factors on which the amount of water reabsorbed along the
tubular part of nephron depend on ?
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/ SECTION - B
25.
Al, Zn, Cu Fe Zn SO
4
, CuSO
4
, Al
2
(SO
4
)
3
FeSO
4
Metal
Zn SO
4
Cu SO
4
Al
2
(SO
4
)
3
Fe SO
4
Zn
Cu
Al
Fe
(a) Zn > Fe > Al > Cu (b) Al > Fe > Zn > Cu
(c) Zn > Al > Fe > Cu (d) Al > Zn > Fe > Cu
In an experiment each of the metals Al, Zn, Cu and Fe are reacted with ZnSO
4
,
CuSO
4
, Al
2
(SO
4
)
3
and FeSO
4
, solutions. The results are tabulated as follows
where means that the reaction occurs and means no reaction occurs.
Metal
Zn SO
4
Cu SO
4
Al
2
(SO
4
)
3
Fe SO
4
Zn
Cu
Al
Fe
On the basis of the above result the order of the reactivity of the metals may be
concluded as :
(a) Zn > Fe > Al > Cu (b) Al > Fe > Zn > Cu
(c) Zn > Al > Fe > Cu (d) Al > Zn > Fe > Cu
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26.
10
(a) Al
2
(SO
4
)
3
(b) Cu SO
4
(c) Fe SO
4
(d) Zn SO
4
Some iron nails were dropped in an unknown solution taken in a beaker and left
for 10 minutes. It was then observed that a brown coating is formed on nails.
The solution is of :
(a) Al
2
(SO
4
)
3
(b) Cu SO
4
(c) Fe SO
4
(d) ZnSO
4
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27.
A B pH
A B
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Bottle A contains acetic acid and bottle B contains sodium carbonate solution.
When pH paper is dipped in each of the solution, the colour seen in A and B
respectively will be :
(a) blue, orange (b) orange, green
(c) orange, blue (d) green, blue
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28.
X,Y,Z
X Y Z
pH
(a) X, Y, Z (b) Z, X, Y (c) Y, X, Z (d) Z, Y, X
On adding a few drops of universal indicator to three unknown colourless
solutions (X), (Y) and (Z) taken separately in three test tubes shown in the
following diagrams, a student observed the changes in colour as green in (X), red
in (Y) and violet in (Z).
Arrangement of solution in the decreasing order of pH is :
(a) X, Y, Z (b) Z, X, Y (c) Y, X, Z (d) Z, Y, X
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29.
10 mL HCl 10 mL NaOH I II
(a) II I
(b)
(c)
(d) I II
10 mL of HCl and 10 mL of NaOH solutions are contained in two separate
beakers labeled I and II respectively.
On adding zinc granules to both, it is observed that at room temperature :
(a) gas is evolved in beaker II but not in beaker I
(b) no gas is evolved in either of the two beakers
(c) gas is evolved vigorously in both
(d) gas is evolved vigorously in beaker I but not so in beaker II.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Solutions of ferous sulphate, zinc sulphate, copper sulphate and aluminium
sulphate were separately taken in four test tubes and some iron nails were
placed in each of the solutions. After few minutes, it would be observed that the
colour of :
(a) Solutions of zinc sulphate, copper sulphate and aluminium sulphate
changed and that of ferous sulphate did not change.
(b) Solutions of zinc sulphate and aluminium sulphate only changed.
(c) Copper sulphate solution only changed
(d) All the four solutions changed
31.
FeSO
4
(a) (II) (b) III (c) I (d) IV
Four test tubes containing solutions are shown along with colours. FeSO
4
is
contained in :
(a) (II) (b) III (c) I (d) IV
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32.
(a) 20 (b) 5 (c) 2 (d) 0.2
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. The
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resistance of the conductor would be :
(a) 20 (b) 5 (c) 2 (d) 0.2
33.
I II
(a) I 2V II 0 V
(b) 0 V
(c) 2 V
(d) I 0 V II 2 V
For the circuits shown in figures I and II, the voltmeter reading would be :
(a) 2V in circuit I and 0 V in circuit II
(b) 0 V in both circuits
(c) 2V in both circuits
(d) 0 V in circuit I and 2V in circuit II
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34.
0 5 50
(a) 10 A (b) 27 A (c) 0.1 A (d) 0.01 A
An ammeter has a range of (0-5A) ampere and there are 50 divisions on its scale.
What is its least count ?
(a) 10 A (b) 27 A (c) 0.1 A (d) 0.01 A
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35.
A B R
1
R
2
A b
1
c
1
B d
2
c
2
X Y A B
(a)
(b)
(c) A B
(d) A B
Two students (A) and (B) connected their two given resistors R
1
and R
2
in the
manners shown below :
Student A connects the terminals marked b
1
and c
1
while B connects the
terminals marked d
2
and c
2
in their respective circuits at the points marked
X and Y.
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The equivalent resistance measured by A and B will be :
(a) of series combination of the two resistors.
(b) of the parallel combination of the two resistors.
(c) of series combination for student A while parallel combination of the two
resistors for B.
(d) of the parallel combination for A while of the series combination of the
two resistors for B.
36.
I i
1
V
1
II i
2
V
2
(a) i
1
> i
2
; V
1
= V
2
(b) i
1
> i
2
; V
1
> V
2
(c) i
1
< i
2
; V
1
= V
2
(d) i
1
< i
2
; V
1
< V
2
In figures given below :
Circuit I : ammeter reads current i
1
and voltmeter reads V
1
.
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Circuit II : ammeter reads current i
2
and voltmeter reads V
2
.
The relation between the readings is :
(a) i
1
> i
2
; V
1
= V
2
(b) i
1
> i
2
; V
1
> V
2
(c) i
1
< i
2
; V
1
= V
2
(d) i
1
< i
2
; V
1
< V
2
37.
A B
6
(a)
(b) (B)
(c) (A) (B)
(d) (A)
A distarched leaf on a potted plant was covered with (A) black strip and
(B) transparent strip of paper as shown in the diagram. After 6 hours of
exposure to sunlight, the leaf was removed from the plant and tested for starch.
Which of the following will be the correct observation ?
(a) Whole leaf turned blue-black.
(b) Only (B) portion turned blue-black.
(c) Only (A) and (B) portions remained colourless and the rest of the leaf
turned blue-black.
(d) Only (A) portion remained colourless.
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38.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which one of the following is the combination of the relevant materials required
for setting up an experiment to show that light is necessary for photosynthesis ?
(a) Destarched leaves, strips of black paper, starch solution and iodine
crystal.
(b) A potted plant, strips of coloured paper, starch solution, iodine and
potassium iodide.
(c) Destarched potted plant, strips of black paper, starch solution and
potassium iodide.
(d) Destarched potted plant, strips of black paper and iodine solution.
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39.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Cover slip is put on the slide containing the leaf peel very gently to avoid :
(a) entry of air bubbles
(b) crushing of material
(c) oozing of glycerine
(d) oozing of stain
40.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The inner walls facing the stomatal aperture, of guard cells are :
(a) thin and the outer walls are thick
(b) thick and the outer walls are thin
(c) thick and the outer walls are also thick
(d) thin and the outer walls are also thin
41.
CO
2
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
To show that CO
2
is released during respiration, we take
(a) dry seeds (b) boiled seeds
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(c) germinating seeds (d) wet seeds
42.
CO
2
(a) KOH
(b) KOH
(c) KOH
(d) KOH
A student while setting up the experiment to show that CO
2
is given out during
respiration made some errors shown in the diagram.
What changes should be made in the set up to get the desired results ?
(a) KOH solution should be taken in the small test tube inside the flask and
germinating seeds in the beaker.
(b) Water should be taken in the beaker and KOH solution in the flask.
(c) KOH solution should be taken in the small test tube inside the flask and
water should be taken in the beaker.
(d) Water should be taken in the flask and KOH solution in the small test
tube.
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I, 2012
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT I, 2012
/ SCIENCE
X / Class X
3 90
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 90
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v) 1 3
(vi) 4 7 30
(vii) 8 19 50
(viii) 20 24 70
(ix) 25 42
General 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 five
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) Question numbers 1 to 3 in Section-A are one mark questions. These are to be answered in
one word or in one sentence.
(vi) Question numbers 4 to 7 in Sections-A are two marks questions. These are to be answered
in about 30 words each.
(vii) Question numbers 8 to 19 in Section-A are three marks questions. These are to be answered
in about 50 words each.
(viii) Question numbers 20 to 24 in Section-A are five marks questions. These are to be answered
in about 70 words each.
(ix) 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 to select one most appropriate
response out of the four provided to you.
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SECTION-A
1.
In domestic electric circuit, with which wire do we connect a fuse ?
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2.
Name the two components of central nervous systems in humans.
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3.
Name one fuel used in nuclear reactor.
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4.
(i)
(ii)
Barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate to give, Aluminimum
chloride and Barium sulphate.
(i) State the two types in which the above reaction can be classified
(ii) Translate the above statement into a chemical equation.
2
5.
Name two metals that start floating after some time when immersed in water
and explain why they do so ?
2
6.
12 V 3 , 4 , 5 12
12
A battery of 12 V is connected to a series combination of resistors, 3 , 4 , 5 ,
and 12 . How much current would flow through the 12 resistor ?
2
7.
Why do two magnetic field lines never intersect each other ?
2
8.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
In the electrolysis of water :
(i) Name the gas collected at the cathode and anode respectively
(ii) Why is the volume of one gas collected at one electrode double that at
the other ? Name this gas.
(iii) How will you test the evolved gases ?
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9.
X
(i) X
(ii)
(iii)
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A metal X acquires a green colour coating on its surface on exposure to air.
(i) Identify the metal X and name the process responsible for this change.
(ii) Name and write chemical formula of the green coating formed on the
metal
(iii) List two important methods to prevent the process.
10.
(i)
(ii)
(i) What is meant by the term hydrated salt ?
(ii) Give two examples of hydrated salt which are white and state their
chemical formula.
3
11.
Define alloys ? List the properties of alloys that makes them useful over pure
metals ? Explain this fact with suitable examples.
3
12.
(i) 1200 W 30
(ii) 1 1 4
(i) Calculate the electrical energy consumed by a 1200 W toaster in 30
minutes.
(ii) What will be the cost of using the same for 1 month if one unit of
electricity costs Rs 4.
3
13.
l
a
State any two factors on which the resistance of a cylindrical conductor
depends. Compare the resistance of a conductor of length l and area of cross
section a with that of another conductor of same materal but of length and
area of cross section half and double respectively of the former.
3
14.
What is a solenoid ? Draw a diagram to show the magnetic field lines around a
current carrying solenoid. Mention two ways to increase the strength of the
field of a solenoid.
3
15.
List in tabular form, three differences between arteries and veins.
3
16.
State the functions of plant hormones ? Name four different types of plant
hormones.
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17.
(a)
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(a) Draw the structure of neuron and label cell body and axon.
(b) Name the part of neuron :
(i) Where information is acquired
(ii) through which information travels as an electrical impulse.
3
18.
Explain the principle and working of a biogas plant using a labelled schematic
diagram.
3
19.
Explain ocean thermal energy and how can it be harnessd. Mention any two
limitations in obtaining the energy from the oceans ?
3
20.
(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(b) X Fe2O3
(i) X
(ii) Fe2O3
(a) Which method will you use to reduce the following ? Explain by giving
a suitable example.
(i) Oxides of less reactive metals
(ii) Oxides of moderately reactive metals
(iii) Oxides of highly reactive metals
(b) The reaction between metal X and Fe2O3 is highly exothermic and is
used to join railway tracks.
(i) Identify metal X and name the reaction
(ii) Write the chemical equation of its reaction with Fe2O3
OR
(i) (11), (8), (17) (12)
[ Na2O
MgO
(ii)
(i) Write the electron dot structures for sodium(11) , oxygen (8),
chlorine (17) and Magnesium (12) [Number given in parenthesis atomic
number of element ] Show the formation of Na2O and MgO by the
transfer of electrons.
(ii) Name the ions present in these compounds ?
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21.
A student dropped few pieces of marble in dilute hydrochloric acid, contained
in a test tube. The evolved gas was then passed through lime water.
What change would be observed in lime water ?
What will happen if excess of gas is passed through lime water ?
With the help of balanced chemical equations for all the changes explain the
observations.
OR
(a) A, B, C, D E
pH 4, 1, 11, 7 9
(i) (ii) (iii)
(iv) (v)
H-
(b)
(i)
(ii)
(a) Five solutions A, B, C, D and E when tested with universal indicator
showed pH as 4, 1, 11, 7 and 9 respectively. Which solutions is :
(i) neutral
(ii) strongly alkaline
(iii) strongly acidic
(iv) weakly acidic and
(v) weakly alkaline
Arrange the solutions in increasing order of H-ion concentration
(b) Name the acid and base from which the following salts have been
formed.
(i) Sodium acetate
(ii) Ammonium chloride
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22.
(a) 8
(b) 4
(c) 4
(d) 4
(e) A1 A2
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Find out the following in the electric circuit given in the figure.
(a) Effective resistance of two 8 resistors in the combination
(b) Current flowing through 4 resistor
(c) Potential difference across 4 resistor
(d) Power dissipated in 4 resistor
(e) Difference in readings of ammeter A1 and A2 if any
OR
(a)
(b)
(c) 4 A
60V 120 V
(a) State ohms law.
(b) Draw a circuit diagram for the verification of Ohms law.
(c) The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is
60 V when it draws current of 4 A from the source. What current will
the heater draw if the potential difference is increased to 120 V.
23.
(i)
(ii)
Describe briefly an activity to :
(i) demonstrate the pattern of magnetic field lines around a straight
current carrying conductor and
(ii) find the direction of magnetic field produced for a given direction of
current in the conductor. Name and state the rule to find the direction
of magnetic field around a straight current carrying conductor. Draw a
diagram to explain the same activity.
OR
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(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(b)
(a) Name and state the rule to determine the direction of a
(i) Force experienced by a current carrying straight conductor
placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it.
(ii) Magnetic field produced around a current carrying circular loop.
(iii) Current induced in a coil due to its rotation in a magnetic field.
(b) Explain the function of an earth wire ? Why is it necessary to earth
metallic appliances ?
24.
(a)
(i) (ii)
(iii) (iv)
(b)
(a) Draw a diagram of human respiratory system and label on it :
(i) larynx (ii) trachea
(iii) lungs (iv) bronchi
(b) Why do the walls of the trachea not collapse when there is less air in it ?
OR
(a)
(i) (ii)
(b)
(c)
(a) Draw a diagram to show open stomatal pore and label on it :
(i) guard cells (ii) chloroplast
(b) State two functions of stomata.
(c) How do guard cells regulate the opening and closing of stomatal pore ?
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/ SECTION - B
25.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(a) (i), (ii) (b) (i), (iv)
(c) (ii), (iii) (d) (iii), (iv)
During the experiment of heating of Ferrous sulphate crystals, four students
recorded their observations as :
(i) green colour, of crystals changes to brown black colour
(ii) brownish yellow gas is evolved
(iii) blue colour of crystals changes to green colour
(iv) smell of burning sulphur is felt
Which of the above observations are correct ?
(a) (i), (ii) (b) (i), (iv)
(c) (ii), (iii) (d) (iii), (iv)
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26.
10
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
An iron nail is placed in a solution of copper sulphate. The nail is taken out
after 10 minutes. The nail will be found to be covered with
(a) brown deposit (b) black deposit
(c) white deposit (d) gray deposit
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27.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
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A dilute solution of sodium bicarbonate is taken in a test tube and a few drops
of the universal indicator is added to it.
The colour observed will be :
(a) blue (b) yellow (c) orange (d) green
28.
X Y pH pH
(a) X Y
(b) X Y
(c) X Y
(d) X Y
A student dips pH papers in solution X and Y and observes that the pH paper
turns blue and orange respectively in them. He infers that :
(a) X is HCl solution, Y is NaOH solution
(b) X is acetic acid, Y is sodium carbonate solution
(c) X is sodium carbonate solution, Y is acetic acid
(d) X is oxalic acid, Y is sodium carbonate solution
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29.
NaOH Zn
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
On bringing a lighted match stick near the mouth of the test tube in which
NaOH and Zn react :
(a) the matchstick gets extinguished
(b) the matchstick burns faster
(c) a pop sound is heard
(d) no effect is observed on matchstick
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30.
I, II, III IV
(a) I II (b) II III
(c) III IV (d) II IV
Four test tubes containing solution of different colour marked I, II, III and IV
are shown below. The test tubes containing copper sulphate solution and
Ferrous sulphate solution, could be the tubes :
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) III and IV (d) II and IV
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31.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
An iron nail was kept immersed in aluminium sulphate solution. After about
an hour, it was observed that :
(a) the solution becomes warm
(b) the colourless solution changes to light green
(c) the solution remains colourless and no deposition is observed on iron
nail.
(d) grey coloured deposit form on iron nail.
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32.
I, II III
(V) (I)
I II III
(a) I (b) II
(c) III (d)
In the experiment on studying the dependence of current (I) on the potential
difference (V), three students I, II, III plotted the following graphs between V
and I. The graph that is likely to be correct is / are :
Student-I Student-II Student-III
(a) I only (b) II only
(c) III only (d) all the three students
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33.
(a) 20 (b) 0.024 (c) 24 (d) 0.02
The current flowing through a resistor connected in an electric circuit and the
potential difference developed across the ends of it are as show in the
diagrams.
The value of the resistance of the resistor is :
(a) 20 (b) 0.024 (c) 24 (d) 0.02
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34.
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
The correct set up for studying the dependence of the current on the potential
difference across a resistor is :
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
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35.
R1 R2
- I - II
(a)
(b)
(c) I II
(d) I II
In the circuits given below. The resistors R1 and R2 are connected :
Circuit-I Circuit-II
(a) in parallel in both circuits
(b) in series in both circuits
(c) in parallel in circuit I and series in circuit II
(d) in series in circuit I and parallel in circuit II
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36.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A student set up electric circuit shown here for finding the equivalent
resistance of two resistors in series. In this circuit.
(a) resistors have been connected correctly but the voltmeter has been
wrongly connected.
(b) resistors have been connected correctly but the ammeter has been
wrongly connected.
(c) resistors as well as voltmeter have been wrongly connected.
(d) resistors as well as ammeter have been wrongly connected.
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37.
(a) I (b) II
(c) I III (d) II III
Given below is the diagram of a leaf partially covered with black paper and
which is to be used in the experiment to show that light is necessary for the
process of photosynthesis. At the end of the experiments, which one of the leaf
parts labelled I, II and III will become blue black when dipped in iodine
solution ?
(a) I only (b) II only
(c) I and III (d) II and III
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38.
24
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The best result for the experiment that light is necessary for photosynthesis be
yielded by using leaves from a plant kept for over twenty four hours :
(a) in a pitch dark room
(b) in a dark room with table lamp switched on
(c) outside in the garden
(d) outside in the garden covered by glass
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39.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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A well stained leaf peel preparation when focussed under high power of the
microscope would show :
(a) epidermal cells, stomata, guard cells each with one nucleus and many
chloroplasts
(b) epidermal cells, stomata, guard cells each with many nuclei and one
chloroplast
(c) stomata and guard cells without nuclei or chloroplasts
(d) stomata but no guard cells or epidermal cells
40.
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
Stomata plays an important role in :
(a) respiration (b) photosynthesis
(c) transpiration (d) all of the above
41.
CO2
(a) O2 CO2
(b) O2 CO2
(c) CO2
(d)
In the experiment To show that CO2 is given out during respiration, the water
level in the bent tube rises after sometime because :
(a) the germinating seeds consume all the O2 and CO2 in the flask.
(b) the germinating seeds consume all the O2 and gives out CO2 which is
absorbed by a chemical filled in the small test tube.
(c) CO2 is given out by the germinating seeds.
(d) seeds need water for germination and grow.
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42.
CO2
(a) (b) KOH
(c) (d)
In the experiment to show that CO2 is given out during respiration, the
chemical filled in the small test tube is :
(a) alcohol (b) KOH
(c) lime water (d) iodine solution
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