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Class - 10 Mathematics $ If the circumference of a circle is increased by 50%, by

The H.C.F. of two numbers is 11 and L.C.M. is 693, if one what percent will its area be increased ?

the numbers is 77, find the other. (A) 75% (B) 100% (C) 125% (D) 150%
(A) 600 (B) 100 (C) 150 (D) 99 % In an equilateral triangle ABC, BC is produced to ‘D’
such that ‘C’ is mid point of BD then BD2 = _________
 A top is of the shape of a cone over a hemisphere. The
(A) AC2 + CD2 (B) AB2 + CD2
radius of the hemisphere is 3.5 cm. The total height of
the top is 15.5 cm. Find the total area of the top. 1
(C) AD2 + AC2 (D) × BC × AC
2
(A) 214.5 cm2 (B) 21.45 cm2
& If the length of a rectangle is increased by 2 m and
(C) 215.4 cm2 (D) 21.43 cm2 breadth is reduced by 2 m, its area decreases by 28 sq.
! In a class, 20 opted for Physics, 17 for Maths, 5 for both m. If the length is reduced by 1 m and the breadth is
and 10 for other subjects. The class contains how many increased by 2 m, the area increases by 33 sq m. Find
students ? the actual measurements of the rectangle.
(A) l = 13 m, b = 11 m (B) l = 23 m, b = 11 m
(A) 35 (B) 42 (C) 52 (D) 60
(C) l = 23 m, b = 20 m (D) l = 12 m, b = 10 m
" In the given figure, AD ⊥ BC, BC = a, CA = b, and AB = c.
' How many three digit numbers are divisible by 6 ?
1
If BD = CD, what is the value of 2b2 ? (A) 102 (B) 150 (C) 151 (D) 966
3
(A) a2 – 2c2 )  The figure shows an isosceles triangle ABC. Find the
> length of the perpendicular from A to BC. A
(B) 2a2 + c2 ?
(A) 5.45 cm (B) 4.55 cm 6 cm 6 cm
(C) c2 – 2a2 * , +
= (C) 5.6 cm (D) 4.54 cm
B 5 cm C
(D) a + 2c
2 2
 A triangular prism is placed
# If α,β are the roots of the equation ax2 + bx + b = 0, on a rectangular prism, as
shown. Find the volume of 3 cm
α β b
find the value of + + . the combined structure. 5 cm 2 cm
β α a
(A) 76 cm3 (B) 66 cm3 4 cm
(A) 1 (B) 0 (C) 2 (D) 3 6 cm
(C) 72 cm3 (D) 84 cm3
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 If α and β are the roots of the equation x2 + kx + 12 = & The angle of depression of a car from the top of a 20 m
0 such that α − β = 1, what is the value of 'k' ? high tower is 60°. At what distance from the foot of
the tower is the car ?
(A) 0 (B) + 5 (C) + 1 (D) + 7
(A) 16 m (B) 8 m (C) 22 m (D) 12 m
! Find the value of x, if log2(5 × 2x + 1), log4(21–x + 1) and 1
y
are in A.P. ' The given figure shows, a
(A) log2 5 –1 (B) 1 – log2 5 rectangle on a Cartesian
S (1, 6) R
plane. M is the midpoint of
(C) log25 – log 2
5
(D) log – log
2
5
5
2 PQ. Find the coordinates of R.
M (5, 2)
" A circle drawn with origin as the centre passes through (A) (9, 6) (B) (8, 6) P(1, 2) Q
x
O
⎛ 13 ⎞ (C) (9, 1) (D) (10, 6)
⎜⎝ ,0⎟⎠ . Identify the point which does not lie in the
2
interior of the circle.  The first three terms of a sequence are 8, 'y' and 18.
Find the positive value of 'y' so that the sequence is an
⎛ −3 ⎞ ⎛ 7⎞ ⎛ 1⎞ ⎛ 5⎞ arithmetic progression.
(A) ⎜⎝ ,1⎟⎠ (B) ⎜⎝ 2, ⎟⎠ (C) ⎜⎝ 5, ⎟⎠ (D) ⎜⎝ −6, ⎟⎠
4 3 2 2
(A) 26 (B) 18 (C) 12 (D) 13
3
# In the given figure, tan β = . 12 cm β  A bill for 40 is paid by means of 5 notes and 10
4
What is the value of cos θ ? notes. Seven notes are used in all. If x is the number of
5 notes and y is the number of 10 notes, then
3 3 1 4 15 cm
(A) (B) (C) 1 (D) θ
(A) N + O = 7 and N + 2O = 40
4 5 3 5
$ The remainder when x4 – 5x + 6 is divided by 2 – x2 is in (B) N + O = 7 and N + 2O = 8
the form px + q. What are the respective values of 'p' (C) N + O = 7 and 2N + O = 8
and 'q' ?
(D) N + O = 7 and 2N + O = 40
(A) 10, 5 (B) –5, 10 (C) –10, 5 (D) –10, –5
% If 3y + 4x = 1, y = x + 5 and 5y + bx = 3 are concurrent, If a, b, c are in AP then ________ are in GP.
find the value of ‘b’. (A) aa, bb, cc (B) ac, ba, cb
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 0
(C) ab, bc,ca (D) aa, ab, ac

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! Which of the following is a non-terminating repeating Class - 10 Physics

decimal ? $ A copper wire of length 4.5 m and area of cross-section
24 171 123 145 1.7 × 10 –6 m 2 has a resistance of 4.5 × 10 –2 ohms.
(A) (B) (C) (D) Calculate the resistivity of copper.
1600 800 2 × 53
2
2 × 52 × 72
3

In the given circle O is the centre of the circle and AD, (A) 1.2 × 10–3 Ω m (B) 1.3 × 10–5 Ω m
"
AE are the two tangents. BC is also a tangent. Which (C) 1.5 × 10–7 Ω m (D) 1.7 × 10–8 Ω m
of the following is true
% How much energy does a lamp consume if it is rated
D at 40 W for 30 minutes ?
C
(A) 0.02 kWh (B) 1.2 kWh
O P A (C) 20 kWh (D) 1200 kWh
B What is the percentage of carbon in coke ?
E &

(A) AC + AB + BC = AE (B) 3AE = AB + BC + AC (A) 60% (B) 80%

(C) AB + BC + AC = 4AE (D) 2AE = AB + BC + AC (C) 90% (D) 98%

' Which of the following is NOT used as a nuclear fuel ?
1
# = _____
2
log(1/2) 2017 (A) Uranium (B) Thorium
(C) Plutonium (D) Titanium
(A) 2016 (B) 2017 (C) 2018 (D) 2000
! A converging lens has a focal length of 15 cm. An object
Space for Rough Work is placed 10 cm from the optical centre of the lens.
What are the characteristics of the image formed ?
(A) Real, inverted and diminished
(B) Real, inverted and same size as object
(C) Real, inverted and enlarged
(D) Virtual, upright and enlarged

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! The path taken by light as it enters our eye is shown !" Two identical metal bars X and Y are positioned in
below. the two diagrams shown below.
Aqueous
Light X Pupil Y
humour

X Y
Optic Vitreous
Brain Retina
nerve humour

Y X
Identify the parts X and Y.
Figure 1 Figure 2
(A) Cornea, Lens
If there is a strong attraction in Figure 1 and weak
(B) Blindspot, Ciliary muscles attraction in Figure 2. What are the possible materials
(C) Sclera, Choroid X and Y ?
(D) Lens, Suspensory ligaments (A) Steel bar, iron bar
! A ray of light travels from water to glass as shown (B) Steel bar, bar magnet
below. The refractive index of water is 1.3 and the (C) Bar magnet, steel bar
refractive index of glass is 1.5.
Normal (D) Bar magnet, bar magnet
!# A 10 Ω resistance is connected to a wire of length
2 m long between the points X and Y in the circuit
60o
Water shown below. What is the voltmeter reading when the
Glass jockey is at point Z ?
r
12 V
2Ω

What is the angle of refraction ? 1.5 m

X Y
(A) 30.7 o
(B) 35.3 o
(C) 41.7 o
(D) 48.6 o
Z
!! A 625 mm long metallic wire offers 4 ohms resistance. V
If the resistivity of a metal is 4.8 × 10–7 ohm metre, then (A) 2.5 V (B) 6.0 V (C) 7.5 V (D) 10 V
calculate the area of the cross section of the wire.
(A) 0.25 × 10–5 m2 (B) 0.50 × 10–3 m2
(C) 0.75 × 10–7 m2 (D) 1.00 × 10–4 m2
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Class - 10 Chemistry iii) Elements in a triad have similar chemical properties.

!$ An unbalanced chemical equation has number of (A) Only (i) and (ii) (B) Only (ii) and (iii)
atoms of elements are that
(C) Only (i) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(A) less on the left side of the equation.
" Which one contains all the possible products of
(B) more on the right side of the equation. complete and incomplete combustion of methane ?
(C) equal on both sides of the equation. (A) Carbon, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and water
(D) both (A) and (B) (B) Carbon, carbon monoxide and hydrogen
!% Which of the given substances is used in the following (C) Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen and water
applications ?
(D) Carbon monoxide and water
(i) It is used as a fire proofing material.
" What is the product formed at the anode in the
(ii) For sealing gaps in laboratory apparatus.
electrolytic reduction of aluminium ?
(iii) It is used in making toys.
(A) Oxygen (B) Sodium
(A) Bleaching powder (B) Plaster of Paris
(C) Hydrogen (D) Aluminium
(C) Baking soda (D) Washing soda
" Which of the following statements is correct ?
!& Which non-metal has a metallic lustre ?
(A) Soap gives lather in hard water.
(A) Silicon (B) Sulphur
(B) Soaps are not biodegradable.
(C) Iodine (D) Phosphorus
(C) Soaps are the sodium salts of fatty acids with the
!' The three elements calcium, strontium and barium
ionic group [– COO–Na+].
form a triad. What is the basis of this grouping ?
(D) Soaps are the sodium salts of benzene sulphonic
i) Elements are in the increasing order of their
acids with the ionic group [–SO3–Na+]
atomic weights.
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ii) The atomic weight of the middle element is equal
to the average of the atomic weight of extreme
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"! Match the entries in Column-I with those in Column-II. Class - 10 Biology
"$ Abhi looked through a microscope and found some
Column - I Column - II
cells as shown here. Based on his observation, Abhi
(a) Dodereiner (1) Electronegativity scale
can infer that these cells
(b) Mendeleev (2) Long form periodic table
(c) Neils Bohr (3) Law of triads i) are photosynthetic.
(d) Linus Pauling (4) Law of octaves ii) are single celled oganisms.
(e) Newland (5) Periodic table iii) reproduce by budding.
(A) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1, e-5 (B) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4, e-5 iv) have buds with identical genetic material.
(A) Only (i) and (ii) (B) Only (ii) and (iii)
(C) a-3, b-5, c-2, d-1, e-4 (D) a-5, b-4, c-3, d-2, e-1
(C) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) (D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
"" Which pair of metals are extracted just by heating
with their sulphide ores in air ? "% The diagram given shows the flow of oxygen in our body.
Which of the labelled arrows is drawn INCORRECTLY ?
(A) Mercury and copper
S
Heart All parts of the body
(B) Mercury and magnesium
R
(C) Silver and mercury Lungs
Q
Windpipe
P
Nose
(D) Iron and mercury (A) P (B) Q
"# Complete the reaction given: ZnO + 2NaOH → ? (C) R (D) S

(A) Zn(OH)2 + H2O (B) Na2ZnO2 + H2O "& The information in the given box describes the process
of fertilisation, but not in correct sequence.
(C) Zn(OH)2 + Na2O (D) Na2ZnO2 + Na2O
W : The pollen tube reaches the ovary
Space for Rough Work
X : The pollen tube grows out from the pollen
Y : The male gamete moves into ovule to fuse with egg
Z : The pollen tube grows down through the style.

Identify the correct sequence that takes place during

the process of fertilisation.
(A) WXYZ (B) XZWY (C) YWZX (D) WZXY

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"' The diagram shows a foetus in the amniotic cavity. #! Which pair of donor and recipient will cause the blood
Which is NOT the function of structure X ? of the recipient to coagulate ?
(A) To secrete oestrogen (A) Donor - A; Recipient - AB
:
(B) To secrete progesterone (B) Donor - B; Recipient - B
Amnion
(C) To provide nutrients and (C) Donor - B; Recipient - O
gases to the foetus Cervix
(D) Donor - O; Recipient - A
(D) Acts as shock absorber
#" Diagram shows the formation of embryo sac in the
# Forelimb of a man and wing of a bird are ovule. What are the structures labelled X, Y and Z ?
(A) analogous organs. (B) homologous organs.
X
(C) vestigeal organs. (D) none of these. Y
Z
# What does a food chain always start with ?
(A) The herbivore (B) The carnivore
X Y Z
(C) The producer (D) The decomposer (A) Antipodal cells Polar nuclei Synergids
(B) Polar nuclei Synergids Antipodal cells
# What will happen if part ‘R’ is injured ?
(C) Synergids Polar nuclei Antipodal cells
Cranium 3
(D) Antipodal cells Synergids Polar nuclei
4 2
## If an individual’s consumption ofprotein is drastically
increased, what would the most likely consequence be ?
(A) Breathing will be affected. (A) More amino acids will be stored in his liver.
(B) The person will not be able to think rationally. (B) Proteins would appear in his urine.
(C) Coordination and stability of the body will be adversely (C) The amount of urea in his urine would increase.
affected.
(D) The production of enzymes would increase.
(D) The person will not be able to see.

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Class - 10 Critical Thinking #' How is T related to K ?

#$ You have a special clock that produces a beautiful tune Statement 1 : R’s sister J has married T’s brother L, who
everytime the hour hand and minute hand meet each is the only son of his parents.
other. How many times in a day do you expect the Statement 2 : K is the only daughter of L and J.
tune to be played ?
(A) Statement 1 alone is sufficient while Statement 2
(A) 22 (B) 23 (C) 24 (D) 25 alone is not sufficient.
#% The postmaster has to deliver a parcel to point A from
(B) Statement 2 alone is sufficient while Statement 1
point B. In how many ways can he deliver the parcel?
alone is not sufficient.
)
(C) Either Statement 1 or Statement 2 is sufficient.
(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are sufficient.
$ The graph below shows four samples of blood drawn
* from different blood vessels in a human body.
(A) 8 (B) 10 (C) 12 (D) 15
Amount of
#& “You must submit your application within 10 days from oxygen
the date of release of this advertisement.” What is the
exact date before which the application must be
submitted ?
Statement I: The advertisement was released on 18th Sample
W X Y Z of blood
February.
Statement II: It was a leap year. Which sample is most likely to be drawn from a blood
(A) Statement I alone is sufficient, but statement II alone vessel that carries blood from the lungs to the heart?
is not sufficient (A) Sample W (B) Sample Y
(B) Statement II alone is sufficient, but statement I alone (C) Sample X (D) Sample Z
is not sufficient
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(C) Both statements together are sufficient, but neither
statement alone is sufficient
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Class - 10 Mathematics $ If 3748x + 5467 y = 10,085

 In a quadratic equation bx2 + ax + a, if sum of roots is 1731x + 7484 y = 4034 then x – y = ?
a (A) 1023 (B) 1024 (C) 4 (D) 3
equal to product of roots then = _______
b
% If a, b, c are in AP and GP then
(A) 1 (B) –1
(C) 0 (D) not defined (A) a = b = c (B) a ≠ b = c
(C) a = b ≠ c (D) a ≠ b ≠ c
 If Δ ABC ~ Δ DEF, BC = 3 cm, EF = 4 cm and area of Δ ABC
= 54 cm2, find the area of Δ DEF. & Find the value of the expression [cosec (75° + θ ) – sec
(A) 96 m2 (B) 16 cm2 (C) 96 cm2 (D) 69 cm2 (15° – θ ) – tan (55° + θ ) + cot (35° – θ )].

! In n(A ∪ B) = n(A) + n(B) then A and B are _____ sets. 3

(A) – 1 (B) 0 (C) 1 (D)
2
(A) Disjoined (B) Equivalent
' There are 19 hockey players in a club. On a particular
(C) Equal (D) None
day 14 were wearing the prescribed hockey shirts, while
" If the area of the given triangle given below is 20 sq units, 11 were wearing the prescribed hockey pants. None
what are the co-ordinates of point C ? of them was without hockey pant or hockey shirt. How
many of them were in complete hockey uniform ?
⎛ 40 ⎞ Y B(a, b)
(A) ⎜⎝ 0, ⎟⎠ (B) (a2 + b2, 0) (A) 8 (B) 6 (C) 9 (D) 7
a
 If the product of two of the zeros of the polynomial
⎛ 20 ⎞ ⎛ 40 ⎞
(C) ⎜⎝ ,0⎟⎠ (D) ⎜⎝ ,0⎟⎠ p(x) = x3 + 6x2 – x – 30 is –6, what is the third zero of
b b A X
C p(x) ?
# Identify the correct statement.
(A) 6 (B) 5 (C) – 1 (D) – 5
(A) The roots of the quadratic equation 2y + 9y = 0 are 0
2
 Simplify: log m + log m2 + log m3 + ... + log mn.
−9
and
2 n(n + 1) mn
(A) (B)
(B) The value of 'k' for which 4m2 + k – 15 = 0 has a root 2 2
m = 3 is 7. n(n + 1)
(C) log m (D) n(n + 1) log m2
(C) The quadratic equation (4x – 11) = 0 has two distinct roots.
2
2
(D) 7x2 – 12x – 18 = 0 is not a quadratic equation.
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 The figure given is made up of a square with a circle % If x, 2x + 2, 3x + 3 are in GP then the fourth term is ___
inscribed in it. What is the area of the shaded region ? (A) 27 (B) –27 (C) 13.5 (D) –13.5
(Take π = 3.14.)
p
& If 0.2317 is expressed in the form of , where 'p' and
q
4 cm
'q' are co-prime and also 'q' is in the form 2n × 5m, what
are the values of 'm' and 'n' respectively ?
(A) 6.28 cm2 (B) 1.42 cm2 (A) 4 and 3 (B) 4 and 5
(C) 4.91 cm 2
(D) 7.36 cm 2
(C) 4 and 4 (D) 3 and 4
! What is the H.C.F. of all the natural numbers from 200 A piece of metal pipe is 77 cm long with inside
'
to 478 ? diameter of the cross section as 4 cm. If the outer
(A) 2 (B) 1 (C) 478 (D) 3 diameter is 4.5 cm and the metal weighs 8 gm/cu cm,
find the weight of pipe.
" Given P = 3 + 5 + 7 + .... (n terms) and Q = 5 + 8 + 11 + .....
P (A) 2.057 kg (B) 20.57 kg
(10 terms). What is the value of ‘n’ if =7?
Q (C) 205.7 kg (D) 2.097 kg
(A) 25 (B) 35 (C) 30 (D) 20  The graph of x2 + y = 10 and the graph of x + y = 10
# In the given figure, EMG is intersect in two points, what is the distance between
E 6 cm
a straight line. Find the F the points ?
value of cos θ. 3 cm
(A) 0.9 (B) 0.8
N M (A) < 1 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 2
5 cm θ
(C) 0.6 (D) 0.7 G Space for Rough Work
$ The angles of elevation of
the tops of two pillars of height h and 2h from a point
on the line joining the feet of the two pillars are
complementary. If the distances of the feet of the pillars
from that point are x and y respectively, find the value
of 2h2.
(A) x2y (B) xy2
(C) xy (D) x2y2

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 Find the distance between the points ( 3 + 1, 2 − 1 ) " In the adjoining figure, a circle touches all the four sides
of a quadrilateral ABCD whose sides are AB = 6 cm, BC
and ( 3 − 1, 2 + 1 .) = 7 cm and CD = 4 cm. Find AD.
(A) (B) 2 3 (C) (D) 2 2 D C
3 2
In the given figure, what is the volume of the shaded
solid ?
(A) 8 units3 
A B
(B) 112 units3 # (A) 2 cm (B) 3 cm (C) 4 cm (D) 5 cm
(C) 113 units 3 "
$ # A circle with centre O and radius 5 cm is inscribed in an
(D) 120 units 3
equilateral triangle ABC. Find the perimeter of Δ ABC.
The course of an enemy submarine as plotted on a set A
!
of rectangular axes gives the equation 2x + 3y = 5. On
the same axes, the course of a destroyer is indicated O
by the equation x – y = 10. Find the point (x, y) at which B C
the submarine can be destroyed.
(A) 15 3cm (B) 25 2 cm
(A) (– 7, 3) (B) (7, –3)
(C) (–3, 7) (D) (3, – 7) (C) 14 2 cm (D) 30 3 cm

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Class - 10 Physics ! Only one of the following applies to a concave lens.

When an electric iron is connected to 220 V mains, Identify it.
$
750 W power is consumed. What is its resistance and (A) The focal length is positive.
maximum current that can be passed through it ? (B) The object distance can be positive or negative.
(A) 64.70 Ω , 3.4 A (B) 73.15 Ω , 4.6 A (C) The height of the image can be positive or negative.
(C) 85.26 Ω , 5.9 A (D) 97.28 Ω , 6.9 A (D) Image distance is always negative.
% An object is placed at the centre of the curvature of ! A ray of light travels from air to water as shown
a concave mirror. What is the distance between its below. What are rays PQ and PR ?
image and the pole ?
3
(A) Equal to f (B) Between f and 2 f 4=O23 4=O24
(C) Equal to 2 f (D) Greater than 2 f (A) Reflected ray Refracted ray
(B) Reflected ray Reflected ray =EH
& A long sighted person has a minimum distance of distinct 2 M=JAH
(C) Refracted ray Reflected ray
vision of 50 cm. He wants to reduce it to 25 cm. He should
use a (D) Refracted ray Refracted ray 4

(A) concave lens of focal length 25 cm.

!! Which law states that the direction of the induced
(B) concave lens of focal length 50 cm. current is such that it always opposes the cause
(C) convex lens of focal length 25 cm. (motion of conductor) which produced it ?
(D) convex lens of focal length 50 cm. (A) Ampere’s law (B) Ohm’s law
' Which of the following energy sources cannot be (C) Lenz’s law (D) Faraday’s law
reused ?
Space for Rough Work
(A) Fossil fuels (B) Wind
(C) Solar power (D) Water
! The ratings of three bulbs P, Q and R are given below.
P : 120V, 24W, Q : 120V, 60W, R : 240V, 60W
Which of the following represents the ascending
order of their resistance ?
(A) P, Q, R (B) Q, P, R (C) R, P, Q (D) Q, R, P
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!" In the circuit shown below, the ammeter reads 0.50 Class - 10 Chemistry
A when S1 is closed and S2 is opened. What would the !$ Which of the following is true when an exothermic
ammeter reading be if both S1 and S2 are closed ? reaction occurs ?
(A) The surroundings gets cooler.
R (B) The heat change for the reaction is positive.
6V
A (C) The products are at a lower energy level than the
S reactants.
6 Ω (D) The energy change for bond breaking is greater than
the energy change for bond forming.
S
3 Ω !% Magnesium is not extracted using the reduction
method by carbon because
(A) 0.67 A (B) 0.75 A (C) 1.33 A (D) 3.00 A (A) the extraction process is slow.
!# Which of the following changes to a wire will double (B) the magnesium obtained is less pure.
its resistance ? (C) magnesium is more reactive than carbon.
X-sectional area Length (D) the reduction process requires a very high
temperature and pressure.
(A) Double Double
!& Which equation represents the thermite reaction ?
(B) Double No change
(C) No change Half (A) MgO + Zn → Mg + ZnO
(D) Half No change (B) Al2O3 + 3Zn → 3ZnO + 2Al
(C) 2Fe + Al2O3 → 2Al + Fe2O3
Space for Rough Work (D) Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe
!' Among the following oxides, the one which is most basic is ?
(A) ZnO (B) MgO (C) Al2O3 (D) N2O5
" What is the soap molecule made up of ?
(A) Citric acid and glycerol
(B) Alcohol and acetic acid
(C) Sodium ion and fatty acid
(D) Calcium ion and hydroxyl ion

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" A car battery was accidentally knocked over and the Class - 10 Biology
sulfuric acid inside was spilt onto a marble floor. It was
observed that the acid began to fizz, indicating a gas "$ The figure shows the balance of oxygen and carbon
was produced. Which gas is most likely to be produced? dioxide in the air through plants and animals. Which
(A) Carbon dioxide (B) Hydrogen process represents X and Y ?
(C) Oxygen (D) Sulfur dioxide Carbon dioxide X Oxygen
in the air Plants in the air
" Identify a set with elements which belong to the same
group of the periodic table.
(A) At. Nos. 12, 38, 4, 88 (B) At Nos. 9, 16, 35, 3 Y
Animals
(C) At. Nos. 11, 19, 27, 5 (D) At. Nos. 24, 47, 42, 55
"! Which one gives three definitions of oxidation correctly? (A) X - Respiration, Y - Transpiration
Oxygen Hydrogen Electrons (B) X - Transpiration, Y - Photosynthesis
(A) Addition Addition Addition (C) X - Respiration, Y - Photosynthesis
(B) Addition Removal Addition (D) X - Photosynthesis, Y - Respiration
(C) Addition Removal Removal
"% The information shows parts of human respiratory
(D) Removal Addition Addition
system. Identify the correct sequence of the path taken
"" When a concentrated solution X is added to
by a molecule of carbon dioxide during exhalation.
magnesium metal, bubbles are formed indicating that
a colourless gas has been given off. When a burning P - Alveolus Q - Bronchus R - Trachea S - Bronchiole
splinter is placed near the gas, a pop sound is heard. (A) R, Q, S, P (B) R, Q, P, S
What is the solution X ?
(C) P, S, R, Q (D) P, S, Q, R
(A) Lime water (B) Caustic soda
(C) Citric acid (D) Concentrated salt water "& The given figure shows the exchange of gases between
"# Which of the following is true when you extract an alveolus and a capillary. Based on the figure state
aluminium from its ore by electrolysis ? gas P and Q. air

(A) Molten aluminium is collected at the anode. (A) P - Carbon dioxide ; Capillary gas P Alveolus

(B) Molten aluminium is collected at the cathode. Q - Hydrogen blood Y gas Q

to all blood X
(C) Molten aluminium is collected at both the anode and (B) P - Oxygen; Q -Nitrogen parts of the
body
from all parts
of the body

the cathode.
(C) P - Oxygen; Q - Carbon dioxide
(D) No molten aluminium is collected as aluminium
cannot be extracted by electrolysis. (D) P - Carbon dioxide; Q - Oxygen

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"' The given diagram shows the cross-section of a stem. # Madhav is not able to
What are the vessels labelled X and Y ? coordinate and control 2
Y body movements. Which
3
X part is responsible for this 5
4
response ?
(A) P (B) R C) Q (D) S
#! What happens to the pollen grains after pollination ?
(A) Pollen grow grains into a new plant.
X Y
(B) Pollen grains germinate on stigma.
(A) Phloem Phloem
(B) Phloem Xylem (C) Pollen grain germinate on petal.
(C) Xylem Phloem (D) Pollen grain develop into a fruit.
(D) Xylem Xylem #" The digestive system

# The diagram shows a human nephron. Which of the (A) makes food for the cells of the organism
following processes occurs principally at X ? (B) releases energy stored in the nutrients taken in by
the organism
(A) Ultrafiltration
(C) converts food into simpler forms that the organism
(B) Reabsorption of glucose can use
(C) Reabsorption of amino acids (D) supplies the organism with energy
: To
(D) Reabsorption of water and ions ureter ## The four structures listed are part of the human
# Which of the following features of transport systems excretory system.
does not help in diffusion ? (1) Bladder (2) Kidney
(A) Vessels have walls which are only one cell layer thick. (3) Ureter (4) Urethra
(B) Substances are constantly moved away from the In which order does a molecule of urea pass through
places where they are produced. these structures ?
(C) The distance between cells and the transporting liquid First Last First Last
is reduced. (A) 3 2 1 4 (B) 2 4 1 3
(D) Long tubes connect different parts of the organism. (C) 2 3 1 4 (D) 2 1 3 4

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Class - 10 Critical Thinking #& Each problem consists of three statements. Based on
the first two statements, the third statement may be
#$ A situation/statement is given below followed by four
true, false, or uncertain.
options. Choose the best reason.
A fruit basket contains more apples than lemons. There
Burns caused by steam are more severe than those
are more lemons in the basket than there are oranges.
caused by boiling water because
The basket contains more apples than oranges. If the
(A) steam pierces through the skin quickly.
first two statements are true, the third statement is
(B) temperature of steam is higher than that of boiling water.
(A) True (B) False
(C) steam is gas and penetrates the body rapidly.
(C) Uncertain (D) Insufficient data
(D) steam has latent heat which is not present in boiling water.
#' A box has 16 candies: 12 red and 4 yellow. If you were
#% A meteorological report shows the following records picking candies from the box without looking, how
of a certain number of days. many candies would you have to pick up to be certain
to find two of the same colour ?
It rained 10 times, either in the morning or in the afternoon.
There were 8 dry afternoons. (A) 01 (B) 02 (C) 03 (D) 04
There were 14 dry mornings.
Each wet afternoon was preceded by a dry morning. $ In the parking lot of your building, there only are two-
wheeler and four-wheeler. If there are a total of 40
How many days did the meteorologist record ? vehicles and 104 wheels in the parking lot, how many
(A) 14 days (B) 16 days four-wheelers are there ?
(C) 18 days (D) 32 days (A) 12 (B) 14 (C) 28 (D) 32

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