SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - GRADE:10 - 2021

SUBJECT: SCIENCE
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

(i) The question paper comprises four sections-A, B, C and D. Attempt all the sections.

(ii) All questions are compulsory.

(iii) Internal choice is given in each sections.

(iv) All questions in Section A are one-mark questions comprising MCQ, VSA type and assertion-
reason type Questions. They are to be answered in one word or in one sentence.

(v) All questions in Section B are two-mark- short answer type questions. These are to be answered in
about 30 - 40 words each.

(vi) All questions in Section C are three-mark, short answer type questions. These are to be answered in
about 50 - 60 words each.

(v) All questions in Section D are five -mark, long-answer type questions. These are to be answered in
about 80 - 90words each.

(vii) This question paper consists of a total of 36 questions.

SECTION A

1 Write the preparation of POP. 1

OR
Define the term Water of crystallization.
2 Identify the oxidising agent, reducing agent in the following reaction. 1
H2S + Cl2 ------→ 2 HCl+ S

3 An element ‘X’ forms an acidic oxide. Predict the nature of the element ‘X’ 1

a Metal
b Non metal
c Chemically inert
d Neutral
4 Why are electric bulbs filled with chemically inactive nitrogen or argon? 1

5 A concave mirror of focal length 15 cm can form a magnified erect as well as inverted 1
image of an object placed in front of it.’ Justify this statement stating the position of the
object with respect to the pole of the mirror in both cases for obtaining the images.
6 1
Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the path of the reflected ray corresponding to an
incident ray of light parallel to the principal axis of a convex mirror. Mark the angle of
incidence and angle of reflection on it.

OR
Complete the path of ray of light after reflection at the mirror in the given diagram

7 The potential difference of a circuit is doubled. By what factor does the power change in 1
the circuit?

8 Draw the ray diagram in case of a mirror when it forms a diminished virtual image. 1

9 Two unequal resistances are connected in parallel. If you are not provided with any other 1
parameters (e.g. numerical values of I and R), what can be said about the voltage drop
across the two resistors?
OR
Define the term current rating of an electric fuse

10 In humans, however, we respire anaerobically when the heart and lungs cannot work fast 1
enough to provide enough oxygen around the body to
break down the glucose. This causes formation of:
a Ethanol

b Carbon dioxide
c Lactic acid
d All of the above
11 The hormone which controls basal metabolic rate in animals is 1

a Aldosterone

b Thyroxine

c Adrenaline

d estrogen

OR

Hormone which inhibits plant growth is

a Auxin

b Gibberellin

c Ethylene

d Abscisic acid

12 How is the wall of small intestine adapted for performing the function of absorption of 1
food?
OR
Out of a goat and a tiger, which one will have a longer small intestine? Justify your
answer.
13 Name a common nutrient that is absorbed in the small intestine and reabsorbed by the 1
kidney tubules.
14 For question numbers 14, 15 and 16, two statements are given- one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled 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 the 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: In the electrolysis of water, hydrogen gas is always produced in double the
amount compared to the oxygen gas. 1
Reason: Electrolysis of water is an example of electrolytic decomposition
15 Assertion: Frogs mostly occupy the second trophic level in food chains. 1
Reason: Frogs mostly feed on insects which depend on plants .
OR
Assertion: In the food chain third trophic level is occupied by Carnivores .
 Reason: Some of the carnivores are secondary consumers .

16 Assertion : Respiration is an exothermic reaction. 1

Reason : Respiration is a process in which glucose combines with oxygen and
decompose to carbon dioxide and water .This reaction also release some energy

17 Read the following and answer the questions from (i) to (iv) 4
Food chains are very important for the survival of most species. When only one element
is removed from the food chain it can result in extinction of a species in some cases. The
foundation of the food chain consists of primary producers. Primary producers, or
autotrophs, can use either solar energy or chemical energy to create complex organic
compounds, whereas species at higher trophic levels cannot and so must consume
producers or other life that itself consumes producers. Because the sun's light is necessary
for photosynthesis, most life could not exist if the sun disappeared. Even so, it has
recently been discovered that there are some forms of life, chemotrophs, that appear to
gain all their metabolic energy from chemosythesis driven by hydrothermal vents, thus
showing that some life may not require solar energy to thrive.

a If 10,000 J solar energy falls on green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem, what

percentage of solar energy will be converted into food energy?
a) 10,000 J
b) 100 J
c) 1000 J
d) It will depend on the type of the terrestrial plant.
b If Ravi is consuming curd/yogurt for lunch , which trophic level in a food chain he
should be considered as occupying ?
a) First trophic level
b) Second trophic level
c) Third trophic level
 d) Fourth trophic level
c If Ravi is consuming curd/yogurt for lunch , which trophic level in a food chain he
should be considered as occupying ?
a) First trophic level
b) Second trophic level
c) Third trophic level
d) Fourth trophic level
d Matter and energy are two fundamental inputs of an ecosystem. Movement of
a) Energy is bidirectional and matter is repeatedly circulating.
b) Energy is repeatedly circulation and matter is unidirectional.
c) Energy is unidirectional and matter is repeatedly circulating.
d) Energy is multidirectional and matter is bidirectional.
18 Read the following and answer the questions from (i) to (iv) 4

We come across many changes around us. Some changes are reversible i.e. no new
substance is formed called physical changes whereas some are chemical changes,
represented by chemical equation. Chemical equation represents the reactants, products and
their physical states. A chemical equation must be balanced so as to satisfy the law of
conservation of mass. The reactions are classified into combination, decomposition,
displacement, double displacement, precipitation, redox, combustion, exothermic and
endothermic reactions.
a In which of the given, heat energy will be evolved?
(a) Electrolysis of water
(b) Dissolution of NH₄Cl in water
(c) Burning of L.P.G.
(d) Decomposition of AgBr in the presence of sunlight

b On immersing an iron nail in CuSO₄ solution for a few minutes, you will observe

(a) No reaction takes place

(b) The color of solution fades away

(c) The surface of iron nails acquire a black coating

(d) The color of solution changes to green.

c The reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions to form two new
compounds is called

(a) Displacement reaction

 (b) Combination reaction

(c) Double displacement reaction

(d) Redox reaction

d Which one of the given processes involves chemical reactions?

(a) Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder

(b) Keeping petrol in a China dish in the open

(c) Liquefaction of air

(d) Heating copper wire in the presence of air at high temperature.

19 Read the following and answer any four questions from19 (i) to 19(v) 4

Ohm's Law was developed by Georg Simon Ohm (1787-1854). Although he discovered
one of the most fundamental laws of current electricity, he was virtually ignored for most
of his life by scientists in his own country. In 1827 George Simon Ohm discovered some
laws relating to the strength of a current in a wire. Ohm found that electricity acts like
water in a pipe. Ohm discovered that the current in a circuit is directly proportional to the
electric potential and inversely to the resistance of the conductors. Ohm's Law is one of
the most important things that you will use throughout your electrical career. It is a
mathematical tool which is of the greatest use in determining an unknown factor of
voltage, current or resistance in an electrical circuit in which the other two factors are
unknown. It is a simple law that states the relationship between voltage, current and
resistance in a mathematical equation. In electrical terms, voltage is represented by the
letter "E"(electromotive force) Current by the letter "I" (intensity), and resistance by the
letter "R". The Ohm's formula cannot work properly unless all values are expressed in the
correct units of measurement.
Resistors in a circuit can be connected in series or in parallel. The total
resistance of a combination of resistors depends on both their individual values and how
they are connected. Joule’s law is a mathematical description of the rate at which
resistance in a circuit converts electric energy into heat energy. The English physicist
James Prescott discovered that the amount of heat per second that develops in a current-
carrying conductor is proportional to the electrical resistance of the wire and the square of
the current. The heat that is generated because of the current flow in an electric wire is
described in Joules

i) If R1 and R2 be the resistance of the filament of 40 W and 60 W respectively

operating 220 V, then
(a) R1 < R2
(b) R2 < R1
 (c) R1 = R2
(d) R1 ≥ R2

ii) A fuse wire repeatedly gets burnt when used with a good heater. It is advised to use
a fuse wire of
(a) more length
(b) less radius
(c) less length
(d) more radius

iii) 100 J of heat is produced each second in a 4Ω resistor. The potential difference
across the resistor will be:
(a) 30 V
(b) 10 V
(c) 20 V
(d) 25 V
iv) Electric potential is a:
(a) scalar quantity
(b) vector quantity
(c) neither scalar nor vector
(d) sometimes scalar and sometimes vector
v) Two resistors are connected in series gives an equivalent resistance of 10 Ω. When
connected in parallel, gives 2.4 Ω. Then the individual resistance are
(a) each of 5 Ω
(b) 6 Ω and 4 Ω
(c) 7 Ω and 4 Ω
(d) 8 Ω and 2 Ω
20 4
Read the following and answer any four questions from 20 (i) to 20 (v)

A curved mirror is a mirror with a curved reflecting surface. The surface may be either
convex or concave. Most curved mirrors have surfaces that are shaped like part of a
sphere, but other shapes are sometimes used in optical devices. Suppose an object is
placed u cm in front of a spherical mirror of focal length f such that the image is formed v
cm from the mirror, then u, v and f are related by the equation; 1/f= 1/u + 1/v. This
equation is referred to as the mirror formula. The formula holds for both concave and
convex mirrors. There are two kinds of spherical mirrors, concave and convex. The focal
point (F) of a concave mirror is the point at which a parallel beam of light is "focused"
after reflection in the mirror. The focal length (f) and radius of curvature (R) of a convex
mirror are defined in the diagram given below.
i) Convex mirror is used to form an image of the object. Which of the following
statements is wrong?
(a)The image is erect
(b)The image is diminished in size
(c)The image is real
(d)The image lies between the pole and the focus

ii) Rays from Sun converge at a point 15 cm in front of a concave mirror. Where
should an object be placed so that size of its image is equal to the size of the object?
(a) 15 cm in front of the mirror
(b) 30 cm in front of the mirror
(c) between 15 cm and and 30 cm in front of the mirror
(d) more than 30 cm in front of the mirror
iii) A full length image of a distant tall building can definitely be seen by using
(a) a concave mirror
(b) a convex mirror
(c) a plane mirror
(d) both concave as well as plane mirror
iv) A child is standing in front of a magic mirror. She finds the image of her head
bigger, the middle portion of her body of the same size and that of the legs smaller.
The following is the order of combinations for the magic mirror from the top.
(a) Plane, convex and concave
(b) Convex, concave and plane
(c) Concave, plane and convex
(d) Convex, plane and concave
v) The laws of reflection hold good for
(a) plane mirror only
(b) concave mirror only
(c) convex mirror only
 (d) all mirrors irrespective of their shape
SECTION B
21 Illustrate reflex action with an example. 2

22 Suggest two approaches towards the conservation of forest. Why are Forests considered as 2
“biodiversity hotspots”?
23 Decomposition reactions require energy either in the form of heat or light or electricity for
2
breaking down the reactants.
Write one equation each for decomposition reactions where energy is supplied in the
form of heat and light.

24 2
What happens when:
i) Quick lime is added to water.
ii) ZnCO3 is heated in the absence of air?
Write chemical reactions involved.

25 2
A 2kW heater, a 200W TV and three 100W lamps are all switched on from 6pm to 10 pm.
What is the total cost of running these devices in the month of December at a rate of Rs.
5.50 per kWh?

26 Nichrome wire of length L and radius R has resistance of 10Ω. How would the resistance 2
of the wire change when:
(a)only length of the wire is doubled?
(b)only diameter of the wire is doubled? Justify your answer

SECTION C

27 Explain the processes of aerobic respiration in mitochondria of a cell and anaerobic 3

respiration in yeast and muscle with the help of word equations.
OR
Explain giving reasons the bending of the shoot tip of a plant towards light source coming
from one side of the plant.
28 Plastic cups were used to serve tea in trains in early days- these could be 3
returned to the vendors, cleaned and reused. Later,Kulhads were used instead
of plastic cups. Now, paper cups are used for serving tea.
What are the reasons for the shift from Plastic to Kulhads and then finally to
paper cups?
29 Pertaining to endocrine system, what will you interpret if- 3
i) You observe swollen neck in people living in the hills
ii) Over secretion of Growth Hormone takes place during childhood
 iii) Facial hair develops in boys aged 13

30 You are provided with 90 mL of distilled water and 10 mL of concentrated sulphuric acid 3
to prepare dilute sulphuric acid.
(i) What is the correct way of preparing dilute sulphuric acid? Give reason.
(ii) How will the concentration of H3O+ ions change on dilution?
31 3
State the chemical properties on which the following uses of baking soda are based:

(i) as an antacid

(ii) as a soda acid fire extinguisher

(iii) to make bread and cake soft and spongy.

32 A reddish-brown vessel developed a green coloured solid X when left open in air for a 3
long time. When reacted with dil H2SO4.It forms a blue coloured solution along with
brisk effervescence due to colorless & odourless gas Z. X decomposes to form black
coloured oxide Y of a reddish brown metal along with gas Z. Identify X. Y. & Z.
Write all the reactions involved.
33 3
In the following circuit, calculate the (a) total current (b) current through 6 Ω

and (c) the potential difference across 4 Ω

SECTION D

34 State reason for the following statements: 5

(i) Tap water conducts electricity whereas distilled water does not.
(ii) Dry hydrogen chloride gas does not turn blue litmus red whereas dilute hydrochloric
acid does.
(iii) During summer season, a milk man usually adds a very small amount of baking soda
to fresh milk.
(iv) For a dilution of acid, acid is added into water and not water into acid.
(v) Ammonia is a base but does not contain hydroxyl group.
OR
 (a) Write chemical name and chemical formula of washing soda.
(b) Sonia wants to prepare washing soda. She has sodium chloride solution as her
starting material. Help Sonia by explaining the process of preparation of washing
soda from sodium chloride solution and write the equations involved.
(c) A student detected the pH of four unknown solution A, B, C and D as follows 11, 5,
7 and 2. Predict the nature of the solutions..

35 5

(i) Identify any two parts from the above diagram which carry oxygenated and
deoxygenated blood.
(ii) Explain the process of double circulation with the help of a flow chart
36 A.Electrical resistivity of some substances in ohm-meter, at 20⁰C are given as follows : 5
Silver 1.60 x 10-8
Copper 1.62 x 10-8
Tungsten 5.2 x 10-8
Mercury 94 x 10-8
Iron 10 x 10-8
Nichrome 10 x 10-6

i) Out of silver and copper , which is a better conductor of electric current and why ?
ii) Which substance is preferred to be used for electrical transmission lines? Give reason
iii)Name the material that you would advise to be used in the heater elements of electric
heating device and why?

B. I – V graph for two identical conductors of different materials A and B is shown in the
figure.Which one of the two has higher resistivity? Justify your answer
 OR
i) A device of resistance R is connected across a source V voltage and draws a current I.
Derive an expression for power in terms of voltage and resistance

ii)Two identical resistors each of resistance 10Ω are connected in

a) Series b) Parallel , to a battery of 6V
Calculate the ratio of power consumed in the combination of resistors in the two cases.

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