SECTION - A

1. Write electronic configuration of an element having atomic number 13. 1

2. State an example of an endothermic reaction. 1

3. Two resistors of 30 V and 60 V are connected in parallel in an electric circuit. How 1

does the current passing through the two resistors compare?

4. Name the plant harmone responsible of the promotion of call division. 1

5. Why do we store silver chloride in dark coloured bottles ? Explain in brief. 2

6. “A solution of potassium chloride when mixed with silver nitrate solution, an insoluble 2
white substance is formed”.
(i) Translate the above statement into a chemical equation.
(ii) State two types for this reaction.

7. Write the chemical name and formula of common salt. State how sodium hydroxide 2
is prepared using this salt.

8. Give reason for the following : 2

(i) Ionic compounds have usually high melting and boiling points.
(ii) Metals are good conductors of electricity whereas non–metals are not.

9. In an experiment to study the relationship between the potential defference across a 2

resistor and the current through it a student recorded the following observations :

Potential difference (V) 2 3 4.5 5 6

Current (A) 0.08 0.12 0.15 0.20 0.24

Find in which one of the above sets of reading the trend is different from others and
must be rejected. Calculate the mean value of resistance of the resistor based on the
remaining sets of readings.

10. State ohm’s law. “The resistance of a conductor is 1 V.” What is meant by this statement? 2

11. Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of the field produced by a current carrying 2
circular loop.

12. Why and how does water enter continuously into the root xylem? 2

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13. State the role of the brain in reflex action. 2

14. Draw a labelled schematic diagram to show the electrolysis of water. Why is the amount 3
of gas collected in one of the test tubes in this activity double of the amount collected in
the other ?

15. Five solutions A, B, C, D and E when tested with universal indicator showed pH as 3
4, 1, 11, 7 and 9 respectively. Which solution is (a) neutral (b) strongly alkaline (c)
strongly acidic (d) weakly acidic and (e) weakly alkaline.
Arrange the pH in increasing order of H–ion concentration.

16. What happens when chlorine is passed over dry slaked time? Write chemical equation 3
of the reaction involved. Mention three properties of the product.

17. Explain reason for the following : 3

(i) Tungsten is used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps.
(ii) The series arrangement is not used for domestic circuits.
(iii) Copper and aluminium wires are usually employed for electricity transmission.

18. An air conditioner of rating 2000W; 220V is operated in a domestic circuit (220V) that 3
has a current rating of 5A. What result do you expect ? Justify your answer.

19. The rating of an electric oven is 4400 W; 220V. Calculate its resistance when it operates 3
at 220V. Also calculate the energy consumed in kWh in the month of September if the
oven is used daily for 5 hours at the rated voltage.

20. Draw a neat diagram to show structure of neuron and label on it the following : 3
cell body, axon, dendrite

21. How is nuclear energy generated ? State in brief the process of utilizing this energy in 3
the production of electricity. Mention the major hazard of nuclear power generation.

22. How is charcoal different from coal How is it prepared? State two criteria for 3
considering charcoal a letter fuel than wood for domestic purposes.

23. (a) List three events that occur during the process of photosythesis. State in brief 5
the role of stomata in this process.
(b) Describe an experiment to show that sunlight is essential for photosynthesis.
OR
(a) Why is nutrition a necessity for an organism ? State three reasons
(b) What is likely to happen if green plants disappear from earth ?
(c) “All plants give out oxygen during day and carbon dioxide during night.” Justify
this statement.

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24. Describe in short an activity to (i) demonstrate the pattern of magnetic field lines around 5
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 associated with a current carrying conductor. Apply
this rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field inside and outside a current
carrying circular loop lying horizontally on a table. Assume that the current through
the loop in anticlockwise
OR
In our daily life we use two types of electric current whose current–time graphs are
given below :

(i) Name the type of current in two cases.

(ii) Identify any one source for each type of current.
(iii) What is the frequency of current in case (b) in our country ?
(iv) On the basis of these graphs list two differences between the two currents.
(v) Out of the two which one is used in transmitting electric power over long distances
and why ?

25. State the reason why 5

(i) carbon is not used to reduce the oxides of sodium or aluminium.
(ii) an iron strip dipped in a blue copper sulphate solution turns the blue solution
pale green.
(iii) metals replace hydrogen from acids whereas non-metals do not.
(iv) calcium does not occur free in nature.
(v) zinc is used in the galvanisation of iron and not the copper.
OR
(a) list two differences between calcinator and roasting.
(b) An element ‘X burns in oxygen to form an electrovalent compond XO. State the
compounds you expect will form if the element X is made to combine with
(i) chlorine and (ii) sulphur. Mention the Chemical formula and nature of bond
present in each case.

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 Section - A
1. Which one is a stronger acid, with pH55 or with pH52 ? 1

2. Construction of dams submerges large areas of forests, how does this contribute to the 1
green house effect ?

3. What is the lowest resistance that can be obtained by combining four coils of resistors 1
of 4 : , 8 : , 12 : and 24 : ?

4. If copper metal is heated over a flame, it develops a coating. What is the colour and 1
composition of this coating ?

5. What change will you observe if white silver chloride is placed in sunlight ? Write an 2
equation for the reaction and the type of the reaction.

6. Will current flow more easily through a thick wire or a thin wire of the same material, 2
when connected to the same source ? Why ? Name the factors on which the resistance
of a wire depends.

7. Write the general principle involved in generating nuclear energy. Name one fuel used 2
in a nuclear reactor.

8. What is a solenoid ? Draw a sketch to show the pattern of field lines due to a solenoid 2
carrying current.

9. What is the function of the trachea ? Why do its walls not collapse even when there is 2
less air in it ?

10. A chemical compound having a strong smell of chlorine is used to disinfect water. 2
Name the compound and write a chemical equation to show its preparation. Give its
one uses.

11. What are olfactory indicators ? Dry HCl gas does not change the colour of dry blue 2
litmus. Give reason.

12. An electric lamp is marked 220V, 100W. It is used for 5 hours daily. Calculate 2
(a) Its resistance while glowing
(b) Energy consumed in kWh/day.

13. Most metals do not react with bases, but Zinc metal does. Suggest a reason. Write an 2
equation for the reaction between Zn and NaOH.

14. Giving a schematic diagram of bio-gas plant explain the production of bio-gas and 3
manure. Give the composition of bio-gas.

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15. Draw a neat labelled diagram of a neuron. 3

16. Explain why : 3

(a) Colour of copper sulphate crystals changes on heating ?
(b) Baking soda acts as an antacid ?
(c) An acid should be added to water while diluting ?

17. Name a harmone secreted by (a) Pancreas (b) Pituitary (c) Thyroid. Write one function 3
of each of the harmones.

18. 3

(a) For the circuit shown above in the diagram, calculate :

(i) Value of current through the 30V resistor.
(ii) Total resistance of the circuit.
(b) Give two advantages of connecting electrical devices in parallel with battery.

19. A, B, and C are three elements which undergo chemical reactions according to the 3
following equations.
A2O3 1 2B o B2O3 1 2A
3CSO4 1 2B o B2 (SO4)313C
3CO12A o A2O3 1 3C
Answer the following questions with reasons :
(a) Which element is the most reactive ?
(b) Which element is the least reactive ?
(c) What is the type of reactions listed above ?

20. (a) Describe an activity to draw a magnetic field line outside a bar magnet from one 3
pole to another.
(b) List any two properties of magnetic field lines.

21. (a) Electric fuse is an important component of all domestic circuits. Why ? 3
(b) An electric oven of rating 2 kW, 220V is operated in a domestic circuit with a
current rating of 5A. What result would you expect ? Explain.

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22. What is Redox reaction ? Identify the substance oxidised and the substance reduced in 3
the following reactions :
(i) MnO2 1 4HCl o MnCl2 12H2O 1 Cl2
(ii) CuO 1H2 o Cu 1H2O

23. (a) Draw a diagram of human alimentary canal and label on it : 5

(i) gall bladder (ii) liver (iii) pancreas (iv) small intestene.
(b) What is emulsification of fats? Why is it necessary ?
‘OR
(a) Draw the human excretory system and label : 5
(i) Kidney (ii) Aorta (iii) Ureter (iv) Urinary bladder.
(b) What is the purpose of sending blood to the kidney’s for filtration ?

24. (a) State ohm’s law. Express it mathematically. 5

(b) Write symbols used in electric circuits to represent :
(i) Variable resistance (ii) Voltmeter.
(c) An electric bulb is rated 220V and 100W. When it is operated on 110V, what will
be the power consumed ?
‘OR’
(a) Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits ? 5
(b) Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps ?
(c) Why are the conductors of electric heating devices such as bread toasters and
electric irons made of an alloy rather than a pure metal ?
(d) Why are copper and aluminium wires usually employed for electricity
transmission ?
(e) Why does the cord of an electric heater not glow while the heating element does ?

25. (a) Show the formation of MgO by the transfer of electrons. 5

(b) Name the cation and anion.
(c) Write three properties of ionic compounds.
‘OR’
Give reason for the following - 5
(i) Gold and platinum are used in jewellary.
(ii) Copper cannot displace hydrogen from dilute acids.
(iii) Stainless steel does not rust easily.
(iv) Metals can be given different shapes according to our needs.
(v) Zinc does not give hydrogen gas on reacting with HNO3.

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 SECTION - A

1. Name the type of compounds which are used as refrigerants and in fire extinguishers 1
and deplete the ozone layer in the atmosphere

2. Producers always occupy the first trophic level in any food chain. Why ? 1

3. Write the value of near point of distinct vision for normal eye. 1

4. Draw the structure of Ethanol (C2H5OH) 1

5. Pre - natal sex determination has been prohibited by law. State two reasons. 2

6. What is placenta ? State its any two roles during pregnancy. 2

7. List any four stakeholders which may help in the conservation of forests 2

8. (a) Why are coal and petroleum called fossil fuels ? 2

(b) Name any two elements present in fossil fuels in addition to carbon.

9. The refractive indices of alcohol and turpentine oil with respect to air are 1.36 and 1.47 2
respectively. Find the refractive index of turpentine oil with respect to alcohol. Which
one of these will permit the light to travel faster ?

10. Why do we observe difference in colours of the Sun during sunrise, sunset and noon ? 2

11. Describe the formation of rainbow in the sky with the help of a diagram. 2

12. State the positions of (i) isotopes of the same element and (ii) hydrogen in the modern 2
periodic table.

13. How does the tendency to gain electrons change as we go down the 16th group of 2
periodic table ? Why ?

14. State in brief the function of the following organs in the human female reproductive 3
system :
(a) Ovary (b) Fallopian tube (c) Uterus

15. State two reasons of launching the “Ganga Action Plan”. Which bacteria was found 3
in Ganga water indicating contamination ?

16. (a) Define Heredity. 3

(b) Differentiate between inherited and acquired traits.

17. The genotype of green stemmed tomato plants is denoted as GG and that of purple 3
stemmed tomato plants is denoted as gg. When these two are crossed with each
other :-
(a) What colour of stem would you expect in the F1 progeny ?
(b) Give the percentage of purple stemmed plants if F1 plants are self pollinated
(c) In what ratio would you find the genotypes GG and gg in the progeny ?
Draw flow chart in support of your answer.

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18. A point object is placed at a distance of 12 cm from a convex lens on its principal axis. 3
Its image is formed on the other side of the lens at a distance of 18 cm from the lens.
Find the focal length of the lens. Is the image magnified ? Justify your answer.

19. (a) A compound lens is made of two lenses in contact having powers 112.5 D and 3
22.5 D. Find the focal length and power of the combination.
(b) The magnification produced by a mirror is 11. What does this mean ?

20. A person is not able to see distinctly the object placed at large distances but is able to 3
read the matter written on a book comfortably.
Name the defect of vision he is suffering from.
State two causes for this defect
With the help of a ray diagram show how this defect can be corrected

21. An element X belongs to group 17 and third period of the periodic table 3
(a) Write electronic configuration of the element. What is its valency ?
(b) Predict its nature, whether it is a metal or a non - metal.
(c) Give the formula of the compound formed when it combines with an element Y
having valency three.

22. (a) Why are soaps not considered as effective cleansing agents ? 3
(b) Write any two structural isomers of Pentane. (C5H12) and state their names.

23. (a) In the given figure name the parts marked 1 to 6 :- 5

(b) Differentiate between Pollination and Fertilization.

OR
(a) In the given figure name the parts marked 1 to 6 :-

(b) Differentiate between self pollination and cross pollination.

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24. Name the type of mirror used in the following : 5
(a) Solar furnace.
(b) Side/rear - view mirror of a vehicle.
Draw labelled ray diagrams to show the formation of image in each of the above two
cases.
Which of these mirrors could also form a magnified and virtual image of an object ?
Illustrate with the help of a ray diagram.
OR
(a) Draw a ray diagram in each of the following cases to show the position and
nature of the image formed when the object is placed :
(i) Between optical centre and principal focus (F) of a convex lens.
(ii) Between F and 2F of a convex lens
(iii) At 2F of a convex lens
(b) How will the nature and position of image formed change in case (i) and (ii) in
part (a) of this question if the lens is replaced by a concave lens ? Draw the
corresponding ray diagram.
25. (a) Complete the following reactions and name the main product formed in each 5
case.
(i) Alkaline KMnO
4→
CH3CH2 OH 

(ii) NaOH
CH3 COOC 2 H5 
→

(iii) Sunlight
CH4 1Cl2  →
(b) Write chemical test to distinguish between Ethanol and Ethanoic acid.
OR
(a) What is Esterification ? Give one example.
(b) What happens when Ethanol is heated at 443 K with conc. H2SO4 ?
(c) Differentiate between addition reactions and substitution reactions shown by
Hydrocarbons.

SECTION - B

26. The diagram, which correctly depicts budding in yeast is 1

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D

27. Amoeba undergoing binary fission is depicted by the diagram - 1

(a) I (b) II (c) III (d) IV

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 SECTION - A

1. What is the range of vision of a normal human eye ? 1

2. Draw the structure of the simplest ketone. 1

3. In a certain study conducted on occurrence of DDT along food chains in an ecosystem, 1

the concentration of DDT in grass was found to be 0.5ppm (parts per million), in sheep
it was 2ppm and in man it was 10ppm. Why was the concentration of DDT maximum
in case of man ?

4. Why has there been a large hue and cry against the use of CFCs ? 1

5. Why does the clear sky appear blue ? 2

6. Why does it take some time to see the objects in a dim room when we enter the room 2
from bright sunlight outside ?

7. (a) What happens to a ray of light when it travels from one medium to another 2
having equal refractive indices ?
(b) State the cause of refraction of light.

8. How has the use of fossil fuels led to the deterioration of environment ? State any two 2
reasons.

9. (a) State Modern Periodic Law. 2

(b) Why is position assigned to hydrogen in Periodic Table considered anomalous ?

10. Account for the following : 2

(a) Elements of group 18 are called zero valent.
(b) Elements in a group of periodic table have similar chemical properties.

11. With the help of an example explain how involvement of local people can lead to 2
efficient management of forests.

12. In what respect is the human male gamete different from the female gamete ? 2

13. What will happen when : 2

(a) A mature Spirogyra filament attains considerable length ?
(b) Planaria gets cut into two pieces ?

14. (a) Which mirror do we use as a rear view mirror in vehicles ? 3

(b) Draw a ray diagram to illustrate the formation of an image when an object is
placed anywhere in front of the mirror on its Principal Axis. State the nature and
position of the image formed.

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15. (a) Define dispersion of light. 3
(b) Draw a ray diagram to show the path of a light ray that enters the glass prism
obliquely. Label on it the angle of incidence and angle of deviation.

16. A convex lens of focal length 20 cm is placed at a distance of 24 cm from the screen. 3
How far from the lens should an object be placed so as to form a real image on the
screen ? Also find the nature and magnification produced by the lens.

17. (a) Define the term Functional group. Identify the functional group present in the 3
following compounds :
(i) CH32CH22CH22OH

(ii)

(b) What will you observe on adding a 5% alkaline potassium permanganate solution
drop by drop to some warm ethanol taken in a test tube ? Write the name of the
compound formed during the above chemical reaction.

18. Given below are four elements with their atomic numbers 3

Element Atomic number

A 16
B 11
C 3
D 14

(a) Identify the elements which belong to the same group of the Modern Periodic
table.
(b) Arrange the given elements in decreasing order of atomic size.
(c) Write the formula of the oxide of B.
(d) Which of the above elements is a metalloid ?

19. What are fossils ? List two ways by which we can estimate the age of fossils. 3

20. What are sex chromosomes ? What role do they play in determining genetically the sex 3
of an individual in human beings ?

21. Why are some pea plants tall and others short in nature ? Explain with reference to the 3
role of genes in controlling characteristics.

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22. In the diagram of human male reproductive system given below : 3
(a) Label parts A and B.
(b) Name the hormone produced by organ ‘X’. What is the role of this hormone in
the human male ?
(c) Mention the name of substances that are transported by tubes
(i) C and (ii) D.

23. (a) Define 1 dioptre of power. Find the focal length of a lens of power -2.0 D. 5
(b) Why does a lemon kept in water in a glass tumbler appear to be bigger than its
actual size ?
(c) Study the table given below and state the medium in which light ray will travel
fastest. Why ?

Medium A B C

Refractive Index 1.33 1.5 2.4

OR
(a) State the laws of refraction.
(b) What is meant by the term absolute refractive index ? The speed of light in a
transparent medium is 0.6 times that the speed in vacuum. Find refractive index
of the medium.
(c) How should a ray of light be incident on a rectangular glass slab so that it comes
out from the opposite side of the slab without being displaced ? Draw a ray
diagram to illustrate your answer.

24. (a) Write a chemical equation for the combustion of Ethanol. 5

(b) List any two differences between saturated and unsaturated carbon compounds.
(c) Draw the structures of any two isomers of butane and name them.
OR
(a) Draw the structure of Ethyne (C2H2).
(b) Define Esterification. Write a chemical equation to illustrate it.
(c) List any two differences between soaps and detergents.

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25. (a) Name the female reproductive part of a flower. Draw diagram of its longitudinal 5
section depicting the process of fertilization of pollen on stigma and label on it the
following :
(i) male germ cell
(ii) female germ cell
(iii) Ovary
(b) What happens to the following parts after fertilization ?
(i) ovum (ii) ovary (iii) ovule (iv) sepals and petals
OR
(a) Draw a neat diagram of the reproductive system of a human female and label on
it the following :
(i) reproductive part that produces the female hormone
(ii) site of fertilization
(iii) organ where growth and development of the embryo takes place.
(b) How does the growing embryo meet with its nutritional requirements ?
(c) What happens if the ovum is not fertilized ?
(d) Mention a contraceptive method that can be used by the human female.

SECTION - B

26. Four students showed the following traces of the path of a ray of light passing through 1
a rectangular glass slab

The trace most likely to be correct is that of student :

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D

27. A student traces the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab : 1

For measuring the angle of incidence, he must position the protractor in the manner
shown in figure :
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D

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