MODEL TEST PAPER – 4 (SOLVED)

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[For Summative Assessment-1 (Term-I) to be held in September, 2010 & onwards]

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(Based on the latest CBSE Sample Paper released by C.B.S.E., New Delhi in July, 2010)

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Maximum Marks : 80 Maximum Time : 3 - 31/2 hours

General Instructions : Same as in CBSE Sample Question Paper

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SECTION A
1. Why should magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air? [1]

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Ans. Magnesium ribbon is coated with a thin layer of magnesium oxide. Thus, in order to
burn it, it is scrubbed with sandpaper, so that fresh layer of magnesium metal is
exposed.
2. Name two acidic non-metallic oxides.
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Ans. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
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3. What do you understand by the term series circuit? [1]

Ans. An electric circuit in which all its elements are connected in such a way that the tail
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end of one element is connected to the initial end of the other element, so as to form
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a closed circuit, is called a series circuit.

4. What is the major difference between renewable sources and non-renewable sources
of energy ? [1]
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Ans. Renewable sources of energy can be replenished over a reasonable period of time,
butnon-renewable sources of energy cannot be replenished over a reasonable period
of time.
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5. What is a balanced chemical equation? Why should a chemical equation be

balanced? [2]
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Ans. A chemical equation in which the number of atoms of each element is same on the
side of reactants and products is called a balanced chemical equation.
A chemical equation in which the number of each element is not the same on the side
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of reactants and products contradicts the law of conservation of mass, as matter can
neither be created nor can it be destroyed. Thus, such an equation is not a true
chemical equation and hence it should be balanced.
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6. State two uses of chemical decomposition reaction in the industry. [2]

Ans. (i) Limestone is heated strongly when it decomposes to form calcium oxide and
carbon dioxide. The calcium oxide so formed is used in the manufacture of
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cement. It is also used for white washing and as a germicide.

CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g).

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 (ii) Zinc ore occurs as zinc carbonate. It is strongly heated, when it decomposes to
form zinc oxide. The zinc oxide is then reduced with coke, so as to obtain zinc
metal.

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ZnCO3(s) ZnO(s) + CO2(g)
7. How can you decrease the pH 12 of a solution to pH 3? [2]

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Ans. To the solution with pH 12 slowly add conc. hydrochloric acid. As the pH of
hydrochloric acid is about 1, therefore, the pH will drop. Keep on adding the acid
until the pH comes down to 3.

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8. Enumerate any two functions of the gastric HCl. [2]
Ans. Gastric HCl (i) helps in the prevention of unwanted microbial growth (ii) helps in
the activation of the proteolytic enzyme pepsin.

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9. A metal P is placed in an aqueous solution of Q. In few hours metal Q was deposited
on metal P. Which metal amongst P and Q is more reactive and why ? [2]
Ans. Metal P is more reactive than metal Q. It is because, a more active metal always
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displaces a less active metal from its salt solution. Now, as metal P displaces metal Q,
therefore, metal P is more reactive than metal Q.
10. The resistance of a wire of length 80 cm and of uniform area of cross-section 0.025 cm2,
is found to be 1.50 ohm. Calculate specific resistance of the wire in SI units. [2]
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Ans. l = 80 cm; a = 0.025 cm2; R = 1.50 Ω
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Ra 1.5 × 0.025
Specific Resistance (ρ) = =
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0.000469
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= 0.000469 Ω cm. = Ωm
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= 0.00000469 Ω m
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11. An electron enters a magnetic field at right angles to it as shown in the diagram. The
direction of force acting on the electron will be : [2]
(a) to the right
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(b) to the left

(c) out of the page (d) into the page.
Give a reason for your choice.
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Ans. (d) is the correct option.

We know that the direction of current is opposite to the direction of motion of the
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electrons. Knowing that current is moving upward (refer to diagram) and applying
Fleming’s left hand rule, the thumb points into the page.
12. An electric device draws an energy of 500 kJ in 1 minute. If the resistance of the
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heating device is 20 W, calculate the current flowing through the device. [2]
Ans. E = 500 kJ = 500,000 J ; t = 1 min = 60 s ; R = 20 Ω
E = I2 × R × t
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∴ I= =
R×t 20 × 60

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= 416.67 = 20.4 A.
13. Describe the potential of the following as future source of energy from the oceans : [2]

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(i) biomass (ii) deuterium.
Ans. (i) The biomass in oceans can be converted into biogas. The biogas can be used
directly for generating electricity.

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(ii) The nucleus of deuterium contains one proton and one neutron. Sea water
contains deuterium in the form of heavy water. It has been found that if two
deuterium nuclei fuse, they produce an enormous amount of heat energy.

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14. Why are decomposition reactions called opposite of combination reactions? Write
equations for these reactions. [3]
Ans. During decomposition reaction a single chemical compound breaks down into two or

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more different elements or compounds, whereas during chemical combination
reaction two or more elements or compounds react to form a single chemical
compound. Thus, we can say that chemical decomposition reaction is opposite of
chemical combination reaction. Following examples will illustrate the point.
2Mg(s) + O2(g) 2MgO(s) ....... Combination reaction
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2CO(g) + O2(g) 2CO2(g) ....... Combination reaction
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PbCO3(s) PbO(s) + CO2(g) ....... Decomposition reaction

2NaNO3(s) 2NaNO2(s) + O2(g) ....... Decomposition reaction
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15. A sodium salt is placed in a dry test tube. To this salt is added 5 ml of hydrochloric
acid, when a lot of effervescence takes place with the liberation of a colourless gas.
The gas on passing through a colourless solution, turns it milky. Answer the
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following questions — [3]

(i) Which gas is produced during the chemical reaction?
(ii) What is the colourless solution and why does it turn milky?
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(iii) Why is effervesence produced during the chemical reaction?

Ans. (i) Carbon dioxide gas is produced.
(ii) Colourless solution is lime water. It turns milky, because carbon dioxide reacts
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with lime water to form insoluble calcium carbonate which gets suspended in the
solution and gives a milky appearance.
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(iii) The chemical reaction between the sodium salt and hydrochloric acid is very fast.
Thus, when carbon dioxide is evolved rapidly, effervescence is produced.
16. State two ways by which a neutral soil gets acidic. What problem is created by acidic
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soil and how is it overcome? [3]

Ans. (i) The soil gets acidic, if the roots of the harvested plants are allowed to decay
within the soil, year after year.

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 (ii) The soil gets acidic due to the excessive use of fertilisers.
Plants do not grow well in acidic soils. This results in less production of crops
or crop failure. Acidic soil can be cured by spraying lime. Lime reacts with soil
acids and neutralises them.

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17. What is the significance of reflex actions? [3]

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Ans. Reflex actions are very significant because :
(i) they are the spontaneous response to any harmful stimulus thereby protecting
from the harm that could be done if delayed.
(ii) these relieve the burden of the brain by automatically responding to routine

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stimuli.
18. List the functions of testosterone and estrogen. [3]
Ans. Testosterone : These hormones are secreted by the testes. These regulate male

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accessory sex organs and secondary sexual characters like moustache, beard and voice.
Estrogen : Estrogen is secreted by the ovary. It regulates the female accessory sex
organs and secondary sexual characters like mammary gland, hair pattern and voice.
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19. (a) How does the resistance of the following change with the rise in temperature?
(i) Pure metals; (ii) German silver; (iii) Carbon.
(b) Name three substances whose resistance changes very little with the rise in
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temperature.
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Ans. (a) (i) The resistance of pure metals increases with the rise in temperature.
(ii) The resistance of German silver practically remains the same with the rise in
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temperature.
(iii) The resistance of carbon decreases with the rise in temperature.
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(b) (i) Constantan; (ii) Eureka; (iii) German silver

20. (a) How is the direction of electric current related to the direction of flow of
electrons in a wire? [3]
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(b) Calculate the current in a circuit if 500 C of charge passes through it in

10 minutes.
Ans. (a) The direction electric current in a circuit is opposite to the direction of flow of
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electrons.
(b) Charge, (Q) = 500 C
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Time, (t) = 10 min = 600 s

Q 500
∴ Current, (I) = = = 0.83A.
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t 600
21. What are magnetic field lines? How is the direction of the magnetic field at a point
determined? Mention two important properties of the magnetic field lines. [3]
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Ans. The path along which the north pole of a magnet will move, if free to do so in a
magnetic field, is called magnetic field lines.
The direction of the magnetic field lines is determined by a tracing compass. The

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 direction in which the north pole of the tracing needle points, gives the direction of
the magnetic field lines.
Following are the important properties of the magnetic field lines :

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(i) They originate from the north pole and end at the south pole.
(ii) They mutually repel each other and hence do not intersect.

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22. Compare and contrast fossil fuels and sun as a direct source of energy. [3]
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Fossil fuels as source of energy Sun as a source of energy
1. Fossil fuels contain energy in the form 1. Solar energy is produced due to fusion
of chemical energy. of hydrogen atoms in the core of the Sun.

2. Fossil fuels release energy when they
are burnt in air or oxygen.
3. Fossil fuels mostly produce heat energy
in the form of infra-red rays.
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2. Solar energy is produced due to nuclear
fusion and does not need air or oxygen.
3. Solar energy consists of light rays,
ultraviolet rays, X–rays, infra-red rays

4. Fossil fuels on combustion produce

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and radio rays.
4. Hydrogen atoms on fusion do not
harmful products. produce harmful products.
5. Fossil fuels can generate large amount 5. Solar energy reaching the earth is in the
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of heat in a short span of time. diffused form.
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23. What is meant by 'rusting' ? With labelled diagrams describe an activity to find out
the conditions under which iron rusts. [5]
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Ans. Rusting : The slow conversion of iron into its hydrated oxide, in the presence of
moisture and air is called rusting.
4Fe + 3O2 + 3H2O 
→ Fe2O3 + 2Fe(OH)3
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Activity to show that air and water are necessary for rusting.
In an absolutely clean and dry test tube (a) place about 2 g of anhydrous calcium
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chloride and then a shining nail. Stopper the test tube and place it aside for a week.
The anhydrous calcium chloride is used to absorb moisture from the enclosed air. It
is seen that the nail does not rust. Thus, we can conclude that dry air does not cause
rusting.
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Fill 3/4 of another test tube (b) with water, which is already boiled, so that it does
not contain any dissolved air. Over the water, pour 1 c.c. of any oil so as to cut off
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the atmospheric air. In the water place a shining nail and stopper the test tube. After
a week, it is seen that the nail does not rust. Thus, we conclude that pure water does
not cause rusting.
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Place a shining nail in the third test tube (c) and half fill it with tap water. Stopper
the test tube. After a week it is seen that the nail rusts. Thus, we can conclude that
air and water (moist air) is necessary for rusting.

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(a) What method of concentration of ore is preferred in each of the following cases

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and why? [5]
(i) The ore has higher density particles interspersed with a large bulk of low
density impurities.
(ii) The ore consists of copper sulphide intermixed with clay particles.
(b) Give an example of an amalgam.
Ans. (a) (i) The method is hydraulic washing.
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It is because, when crushed and pulverized ore is washed with a strong jet of
water, the gangue particles of low density are washed away, leaving behind
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heavier particles of the ore.
(ii) Froth floatation process is employed.
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It is because pine oil wets the sulphide particles which rise up along with the
froth formed by the churning of oil with water.
The froth along with the sulphide particles is poured out and then allowed to
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settle, when the sulphide particles of the ore separate.

(b) An alloy of mercury with one or more other metals is called an amalgam. For
example, NaHg alloy.
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24. What is the significance of photosynthesis? [5]

Ans. Photosynthesis is the most important and basic process which sustains life on this
earth. It has manifold significance such as :
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(i) It synthesises food from inorganic substances. This food becomes the ultimate
source of energy and life for all the living organisms.
(ii) It is the only known method which releases oxygen in the atmosphere and keeps
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the O2 concentration constant. The consumption of O2 by living organisms during

respiration is compensated by photosynthesis.
(iii) It also helps to keep the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere constant. CO2
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being released as a result of respiration by living organisms is incorporated into

glucose during photosynthesis.
(iv) Coal, petroleum and natural gas are fossil fuels. These have been produced by
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the application of heat and compression on the dead plants.

(v) All useful plant products such as timber, rubber, resins, drugs, oils, fibres, etc.,
are derived from the process of photosynthesis.

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Make a comparisons between photosynthesis and respiration. [5]
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Photosynthesis Respiration
1. It takes place only in the presence of light. It occurs in all the tissues both during day

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and night.
2. Only green cells of plants can perform This occurs in all the cells of an organism.
photosynthesis.

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3. It takes place inside chloroplast. Aerobic respiration involves mitochondria
and cytoplasm.
4. It is an anabolic process in which complex It is a catabolic process in which complex

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compounds (sugars) are broken down into compounds (sugars) are formed from the
simpler (CO2 and H2O) compounds. inorganic substances (CO2 and H2O).

25. (a) Draw a neat diagram of a fuse wire connected in a fuse socket and label it.

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(b) State two properties of the material of the fuse wire.
(c) Why is a fuse wire, always placed in a live wire?
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(b) (i) It has a low melting point.

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(ii) It has high resistivity.

(c) It is because, when the circuit gets overloaded or short circuit takes place, then
the power should not flow to the appliance. This is possible only, if the fuse wire
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is placed in the live wire, such that when the fuse melts the appliance is
completely cut off from the electric power.
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(a) Mention two factors which determine the strength of an electromagnet. [5]
(b) State two differences between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet.
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Ans. (a) (i) More are the number of turns in the coil, more is the strength of an
electromagnet.
(ii) More is the current flowing in the coil, more is the strength of an electromagnet.
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(b) (i) The polarity of an electromagnet can be easily changed by changing the
direction of current. However, the polarity of a permanent magnet is fixed and
cannot be changed easily.

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 (ii) An electromagnet can be readily demagnetised by switching off the current,
but not a permanent magnet.
SECTION B

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26. The pH of soil is 5.5. In order to increase the pH, the farmer adds :

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(a) limestone (b) slaked lime
(c) gypsum (d) sodium hydroxide
27. When a pH paper is dipped in sodium bicarbonate, the change in colour is :

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(a) greenish blue (b) orangish red
(c) orangish yellow (d) bluish violet
28. Few drops of HCl are poured over solid sodium carbonate. A colourless gas is evolved
which extinguishes the flame of a burning matchstick. The gas evolved is :

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(a) carbon monoxide (b) methane gas
(c) carbon dioxide gas (d) nitrogen gas
29. Which of the following is a displacement reaction?
(a) CuSO4 + 2NaOH → Cu(OH)2 + Na2SO4
(b) 2Pb(NO3)2 → 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2
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(c) NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O
(d) FeSO4 + Mg → MgSO4 + Fe
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30. At night, the guard cells become :
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(a) more turgid (b) dead (c) less turgid (d) flaccid
31. A student draws the following sketch of a stomatal apparatus and numbers the parts
to label them. The chloroplast is denoted by :
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(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

32. Oxygen enters the atmosphere due to which of the following :
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(a) fat metabolism (b) respiration

(c) photosynthesis (d) all of these
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33. Before starting the experiment to show that sunlight is necessary for phtosynthesis
the potted plant must be :
(a) destarched by keeping it in the dark for a few days.
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(b) treated with pesticides.

(c) exposed to sunlight for a few hours.
(d) treated with auxin to promote growth.
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(a) aerobic and anaerobic (b) combustion and breathing
(c) breathing and fermentation (d) transpiration and anaerobic respiration

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35. Only clear and freshly prepared limewater must be used for the experiment showing
that CO2 is given out during respiration, because :

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(a) old limewater smells bad.
(b) old limewater does not react with CO2.
(c) old limewater reacts slowly with atmospheric CO2 to form calcium carbonate,

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which settles down.
(d) none of these.
36. The SI unit of electric current is :

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(a) ohm (b) ampere (c) volt (d) faraday
37. Look at the circuit drawn below and select the graph that best describes the current
and potential difference measured :

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(A) (B)
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(C) (D)
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
38. In our household, the wire connected in series is :
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(a) connecting wire (b) fuse wire (c) heating wire (d) source wire
39. In the figures below, the fig. depicting a series combination of resistors is :
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(A) (B)

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(C) (D)

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(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
40. Which is the incorrect statement?
A student drops about 5 g lump of quicklime in 50cc water. He observes :

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(a) the lump disintegrates into a white powdery mass with a hissing sound.
(b) the reaction mixture gets hot
(c) the white powdery mass dissolves to form a clear solution

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(d) the reaction is an example of chemical combination reaction
41. Two students are using the circuits shown here. They are doing the experiment to
find the equivalent resistance of a :
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(i) (ii)
(a) series combination and a parallel combination, respectively of the two given
resistors.
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(b) parallel combination and a series combination, respectively, of the two given
resistors.
(c) series combination of the two given resistors in both the cases.
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(d) parallel combination of the two given resistors in both the cases.

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26. (b) 27. (a) 28. (c) 29. (d) 30. (d) 31. (d) 32. (c)
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33. (a) 34. (a) 35. (c) 36. (b) 37. (a) 38. (b) 39. (c)
40. (c) 41. (b)
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