ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL BARRACKPORE

SET A
1st Preboard Test
2020-2021
Class: X
Subject: Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. The question paper comprises four sections A, B, C and D. There are 36 questions in the
question paper. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Section–A - question no. 1 to 20 - all questions and parts thereof are of one mark each.
These questions contain multiple choice questions (MCQs), very short answer questions
and assertion - reason type questions. Answers to these should be given in one word or
one sentence.
iii. Section–B - question no. 21 to 26 are short answer type questions, carrying 2 marks
each. Answers to these questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
iv. Section–C - question no. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks
each. Answers to these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words.
v. Section–D – question no. - 34 to 36 are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks
each. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vi. There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided in some
questions. A student has to attempt only one of the alternatives in such questions.
vii. Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.
S No. QUESTION Marks
SECTION A
Identify the gas evolved when 1.2g of magnesium ribbon is dropped into
10ml of dilute sulphuric acid.
1. OR, 1
A shiny brown coloured element when heated in air becomes black. Name
the element and the black coloured substance so formed.
2. Name the gas evolved when dilute nitric acid added to egg shell. 1

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 The third period of the long form of periodic table contains the following
elements: Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ar
Correct order of metallic character is
a) Na>Mg>Al>Si>P>S>Cl>Ar
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b) Al>Mg>Na>Si>P>S>Cl>Ar
c) Na>Cl>Al>Si>P>Ar>Mg>S
d) S>Si>Al>Mg>P>Na>Cl>Ar
Give reason for your answer
Light of two colours A and B pass through a glass prism. A deviates more
4. than B from its path of incidence. Identify the colour of higher speed in the 1
prism.
A pencil when dipped in water in a glass tumbler appears to be bent at the
interface of air and water. Will the pencil appear to be bent to the same
5. 1
extent, if instead of water we use liquids like, kerosene or turpentine oil?
Justify your answer.
Find the focal length of a lens, power is given as +2.0D.
OR,
6. 1
The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be erect, virtual and
larger than the object. Mention the position of the object.
7. State the condition under which a current can flow in a conductor. 1
Sun looks reddish in the early morning from earth. Will same be observed
8. 1
from moon? Justify.
The resistance of a wire R, made of that material of length l and cross
sectional area A. What is the resistivity of that wire in terms of R, l and A.
OR,
9. 1
Five students are holding their hand in such a way that 1st students left hand
with right hand of 2nd students and so on. Name the combination of
connection.
“Bile juice contains no digestive enzyme, yet it is very essential for
10. digestion”. Justify the statement. 1

“Reproduction is linked to stability of population of a species”. Throw some

light on the given statement.
11. OR 1
Predict the ratio of chromosome number between an egg and its zygote.
Genetically differentiate between sperms and eggs.
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 Define law of Independent Assortment.
12. OR 1
Differentiate between inherited and acquired characters. Give one example
for each type.
13. Describe the process by which water enter continuously into the root xylem. 1

For question numbers 14, 15 and 16, two statements are given- one labeled Assertion (A) and
the other labeled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a),
(b), (c) and (d) as given below:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true.
Assertion: pH of milk of magnesia is more than 7.
14. 1
Reason: Magnesia solution is acidic in nature.
Assertion: Papaya, watermelon, etc. bear unisexual flowers.
Reason: The flowers of papaya, watermelon, etc. contain either stamen or
carpel.

OR
15. 1
Assertion: In regeneration, an organism simply splits into two equal halves
and each half grows into new individual.
Reason: Regeneration is carried out by specialized cells.

Assertion: Plant height depends on the amount of a particular plant

16. hormone. 1
Reason: The amount of the plant hormone made will depend on the
efficiency of the process for making it.

Q. No 17 - 20 contain five sub-parts each. You are expected to answer any four
subparts in these questions.
Read the following and answer any four questions from 17 (i) to 17 (v).

17 Living things are complex organizations of molecules,which perform certain 4

life processes such as growth , metabolism , respiration ,etc. that distinguish
them from non-living matter. Photosynthetic process in green plants needs

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 CO2 and release O2. This exchange of gases occurs through stomata.
Similarly, the respiratory gaseous exchange also occurs through stomata.

In an experiment to show that light is necessary for photosynthesis, Sneha

was asked to test for starch, for which she had to decolorize the
experimental leaf, according to you which of the following technique did she
use?

(i)

(a) water, alcohol, burner (b) water, water, burner

(c) alcohol, alcohol, burner (d) alcohol, water, burner

We test for starch and not glucose to prove that photosynthesis has taken
place because
ii A) Glucose is not produced during photosynthesis in variegated leaves.
B) Glucose formed during photosynthesis gets stored as sucrose.
C) Glucose formed during photosynthesis gets stored as starch.
D) Glucose is a stable product and cannot be tested.

Q. Given below is the figure of stomata Select the correct labeling for this
diagram:

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(a) 1-Epidermal cells. 2-Stoma, 3- Guard cell, 4 Chloroplast

b) 1- Guard cell, 2= Stoma, 3- Epidermal cell 4 =chloroplast

(c) 1- Stoma, 2-Epidermal cells, 3=Chloroplast, 4 =Guard cell

(d) 1-Chloroplast, 2-Stoma, 3-Epidermal cells, 4- Guard cell

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 In order to prepare a temporary mount of a leaf peel for observing stomata,
the chemicals used for staining and mounting respectively are:
iv (a) Safranin and glycerin
(b) Methyl orange and glycerin
(c) Methylene Blue
(d) Ethyl alcohol and safranin

In the experiment shown in the figure, water level rises in the bent tube
because :
(a) Germinating seeds consume all the oxygen and carbon dioxide.
(b) Germinating seeds consume oxygen and give out carbon dioxide which is
absorbed by KOH.
(c) Carbon dioxide is given out by the germinating seeds.
(d) Seeds need water for germination.
V

Read the following and answer any four questions from 18 (i) to 18 (v).
Originally, alkaline is the body's natural and pure state. However, many
factors in today's society contribute to an over acidic environment. These
factors range from the abundance of processed foods, the overuse of
antibiotics, the natural process of aging, and even stress. It is important for
us to assist our body in creating and maintaining a healthy pH ratio of
70:30, alkaline to acid.
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Most diseases, illnesses, and bad bacteria thrive in an over acidic
environment. When pH levels are unbalanced, it is mostly in the case of
being too acidic. This causes the body to borrow crucial minerals from
organs, bones, and tissue to try and neutralize the acid and remove it from
the body. Over acidity weakens all systems and can be seen in acute
symptoms such as yeast/fungi overgrowth (candida among others), chronic
fatigue, slow elimination, hormonal concerns, premature aging, free radical
damage (may lead to cancerous mutations), weight gain, bladder and kidney
damage such as kidney stones, diabetes, joint pain, and lactic acid build up.

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i) The pH of the gastric juices released during digestion is

a) Less than 7

b) More than 7

c) Equal to 7

d) Equal to 0

ii) Which of the following statements is true for acids?

a) Bitter and change red litmus to blue
b) Sour and change red litmus to blue
c) Sour and change blue litmus to red
d) Bitter and change blue litmus to red
iii) The ratio of pH in our body is
a) 30:70(acidic: alkaline)
b) 70:30(acidic: alkaline)
c) 30: 70(alkaline : acidic)
d) 70: 30(alkaline: acidic)
iv) Identify the nature of the tooth paste commonly used is:
a) Acidic
b) Basic
c) Neutral
d) Corrosive
v) All the system of body weakens due to
a) Less acidity
b) Over acidity
c) More alkalinity
d) None of these

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 Read the following and answer any four questions from 19 (i) to 19 (v)
It can be seen that if the voltage and current were plotted for a fixed
resistor or a length of wire, etc, there would be a linear curve. It can be
seen that doubling the voltage doubles the current that passes through the
particular circuit element.

On the graph, there are two lines, one for a higher resistance - this one
requires more voltage to be applied for a given current flowing. Accordingly
this must have a higher resistance. Conversely the curve for the lower
resistance shows a component that requires a lower voltage to be applied
for a given current.

19 1×4

i) If the resistance of a circuit is doubled and the applied potential difference

is halved, the current passing through the circuit will ...
a) become 1/4 of original
b) become 1/2 of original
c) become 4 times original
d) not change

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 ii) Select the circuit which has the lowest equivalent resistance -

a) Figure 1
b) Figure 2
c) Figure 3
d) Figure 4

iii) Two devices are connected between two points say A and B in parallel.
The physical quantity that will remain the same between the two points is
(a) current
(b) voltage
(c) resistance
(d) None of these

iv) According to Ohm's law...

a) Current increases linearly with increase in voltage.
b) The current - voltage graph is a straight line.
c) The ratio of voltage and current is constant.
d) All three in A, B and C are correct.
v) When two resistors with resistances R1 and R2 are connected in series and
parallel, their equivalent resistances are R3 and R4, respectively. Then...
a) R1R2 = R3R4
b) R1R3 = R2R4
c) R1R4 = R3R2
d) R1R2R3R4 = 1
Read the following and answer any 4 questions from 20 (i) to 20 (v).
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The electromagnetic waves constituting light are refracted when crossing the

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boundary from one transparent medium to another because of their change
in speed. A straight stick appears bent when partly immersed in water and
viewed at an angle to the surface other than 90°. A ray of light of one
wavelength, or colour (different wavelengths appear as different colours to
the human eye), in passing from air to glass is refracted, or bent, by an
amount that depends on its speed in air and glass, the two speeds
depending on the wavelength. A ray of sunlight is composed of many
wavelengths that in combination appear to be colourless. Upon entering a
glass prism, the different refractions of the various wavelengths spread them
apart as in a rainbow.

i) If the size of the scattering of particle is large enough, then the scattered
light appear...
a) Red
b) Blue
c) Violet
d) White
ii) The velocity of waves of all colours is same in...
a) Water
b) Air
c) Vacuum
d) Glass

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 iii) When a ray of light travels from an optically denser medium to an
optically rarer medium...
a) it moves towards the normal
b) it moves away from the normal
c) it is not refracted
d) it is reflected back in the denser medium
iv) A beam of light is incident through the holes on side A and emerges out
of the holes on the other face of the box as shown in the below Figure.

Find the object which could be inside the box:

a) Concave lens
b) Rectangular glass slab
c) Prism
d) Convex lens
v) Identify the correct statement is regarding the propagation of light of
different colours of white light in air.
a) Red light moves fastest
b) Blue light moves faster than green light
c) All the colours of the white light move with the same speed
d) Yellow light moves with the mean speed as that of the red and the
violet light
SECTION B

(a) How do Leishmania and Plasmodium reproduce?

21 (b) State one difference in their mode of reproduction. 2
OR

With the help of suitable diagrams, explain various steps of budding in

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 Hydra.

22 A haemophilic man marries a carrier women. Find out the probability of their 2
offspring being haemophilic.
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Mention the observation when 2ml of dilute hydrochloric acid is added to 1g
of sodium carbonate taken in a clean and try test tube. Write the reaction
involved.
OR
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Solution A gives pink colour when a drop of phenolphthalein indicator is
added to it. Solution B gives red colour when a drop of methyl orange is
added to it. Deduce the solution type A and B and indicate the higher pH
value solution from A and B.

Of three metals X,Y and Z ,X reacts with cold water and burns with golden

24 flame, Z with hot water and used to prevent indigestion. Y reacts with 2
steam. Identify X and Z. Arrange them in order of increasing reactivity.
i) Define spectrum of white light.
25 ii) State the method to recombine the components of white light after a 2
prism has separated them. Draw a diagram to illustrate it.
The current/voltage relationship for two resistors A and B is as shown in
below Figure. Determine the value of the resistance of each resistor and also
find the power dissipated through each resistor.

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 SECTION C

In an experiment, Mendel obtained 1014 plants, out of which 787 were

having round seeds and 277 plants had wrinkled seeds in F2 generation.
27 a) Cite approximate ratio obtained in F2 generation. 3
b) Suggest the law to find this ratio.
c) Why is this law so called ?

Describe the process of carbohydrates, proteins and fat digestion in human

beings.

OR

28 (a) Draw a neat labeled diagram of excretory unit of human kidney and label 3
the following parts
Bowman's capsule, Renal artery, Glomerulus and Collecting duct

(b) Give advantage of having a number of these highly coiled structures in

our kidney. Mention any one substance which are selectively reabsorbed as
filtrate flows along the tubular part of this unit.

Record your observation after each of the following:

(a) Accidently, Planaria gets cut into many pieces.
29 (b) Bryophyllum leaf falls on the wet soil. 3
(c) On maturation, sporangia of Rhizopus bursts.

A metal compound „X‟ reacts with dil. H2SO4 to produce effervescence, The
gas evolved extinguishes a burning candle. If one of the compound formed
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is calcium sulphate, then what is „X‟ and the gas evolved? Also, write a
balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

Group 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 0
numb
er
Li D O J Ne
31 A Mg E Si H K 3
B C F G L

Some elements above in their own symbol (shaded) and position in the,
while others are shown with a letter. With reference to the table

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 i) Name the most electronegative element.
ii) Predict the number of valence electrons present in G.
iii) Write the formula of the compound formed between B and H.
iv) Identify the type of bond formed between F and J.
v) Draw the electron dot structure for the compound formed between C and
K.
Give reason:
(i) HNO3 cannot produce hydrogen react with metal.
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(ii) Sodium kept immersed in kerosene oil.
(iii) Calcium starts floating in water.
i)A convex lens has a focal length of 20 cm. Calculate at what distance from
the lens should an object be placed so that it forms an image at a distance
33 of 12cm on the other side of the lens. 3
ii) State the nature of the image formed.
iii) Draw ray diagram in this case.
SECTION D
(i) Explain - Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid and acetic acid, a weak acid.
(ii) Give reason- Aqueous solution of an acid conducts electricity.
(iii)You have four solutions P, Q, R and S. The pH of solution P is 9, Q is 6, R
is 7 and S is 12,
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 R and S.

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a) In the formation of compound between two atoms A and B, A loses two
electrons and B gains one electron.
(i) Identify the nature of bond between A and B.
(ii) Suggest the formula of the compound formed between A and B.
(b) On similar lines explain the formation of MgCl2 molecule.
(c) Common salt conducts electricity only in the molten state. Point out
the reason.
(d) Melting point of NaCl is high-Give reason.

(a) Draw a diagram of human female reproductive system and label the part 1.5+1.5
I) that produces egg. +2
35 II) where fusion of egg and sperm takes place
III) where zygote is implanted.
B) What happens to human egg when it is fertilized?
C) Define fragmentation in organisms. Name a multicellular organism which
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 reproduces by this method.
D) Describe regeneration in Planaria with the help of a suitable diagram.
Analyze the diagram given below and answer the following questions:

i) What kind of combination are the resistors connected?

ii) Will the voltage V1,V2,V3 be same with Voltage V?
iii) If all three resistors have resistance 1/3Ω each, then find the total
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resistance of the circuit.
iv) Find I, if overall voltage is 1V.
OR,
For the given data showing object distance and focal length of three
concave mirror, answer the following questions:
Name Object distance (cm) Focal Length(cm)
A 30 20
B 10 15
C 20 10

i) Out of the three in which case mirror will form image having same size as
the object? Give reason.
ii) Which mirror is being used as a make-up mirror? Give reason.
iii) Draw the ray diagram for mirror A and B.

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