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First Term Exam (2021-22)

Class 10 - Science
Sample Paper 01

Maximum Marks: 40
Time Allowed: 90 minutes

General Instructions:

1. The Question Paper contains three sections.

2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking.

Section A
1. Which of the following are combination reactions?
i. 2KClO3 2KCl + 3O2
ii. MgO + H2O Mg(OH)2
iii. 4Al + 3O2 2A12 O3
iv. Zn + FeSO4 ZnSO4 + Fe
a. (ii) and (iii)
b. (i) and (iii)
c. (iii) and (iv)
d. (ii) and (iv)
2. What is the normal breathing rate in an adult man at rest?
a. 15-18 times / minute
b. 10-15 times / minute
c. None of these
d. 20-25 times / minute
3. An iron nail was kept immersed in an aluminium sulphate solution. After about an hour, I was
observed that:
a. the colourless solution changes to light green
b. the solution becomes warm
c. the solution remains colourless and no deposition is observed on iron nail
d. grey-metal is deposited on the iron nail
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4. In an experiment to determine the focal length of a convex lens, a student obtained the image of a
distant window on the screen. To determine the focal length of the lens, she should measure the
distance between the _____.
a. None of these

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b. lens and the window only

c. lens and screen only
d. screen and the window only
5. Match the following with correct response
Column A Column B

(i) Insects (a) Gills

(ii) Earthworm (b) Trachea

(iii) Fishes (c) Lungs

(iv) Mammals (d) Skin

a. (i) - (a), (ii) - (c), (iii) - (b), (iv) - (d)
b. (i) - (d), (ii) - (a), (iii) - (c), (iv) - (b)
c. (i) - (c), (ii) - (b), (iii) - (d), (iv) - (a)
d. (i) - (b), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (a), (iv) - (c)
6. A student is to find the focal length of a
i. concave mirror,
ii. convex lens by using a distant object.

He will observe that the screen is on the same side as the object
a. in both the cases
b. in case (ii) but not in case (i)
c. in case (i) but not in case (ii)
d. in neither of the two cases
7. What Colour did we obtain on mixing red, green and blue light?
a. Magenta
b. Black
c. Cyan
d. White
8. Out of the four experimental set-up shown below, which one will demonstrate the evolution of carbon
dioxide during respiration of germinating seeds ?

. .

a. III
b. II
c. IV
d. I
9. Which of the following phenomena is not the result of total internal reflection?
a. Looming
b. Sparkles of the diamond
c. Mirage
d. Twinkling of stars
10. Equal volumes of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions of same concentration are mixed

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and the pH of the resulting solution is checked with a pH paper. What would be the colour obtained?
(You may use colour guide given in Figure

a. Red
b. Blue
c. Yellowish green
d. Yellow
11. Match the following with correct response.
Column A Column B

(i) Epiglottis (a) Blood coagulation

(ii) Platelets (b) Sphygmo manometer

(iii) An instrument used to check normal activities of the heart (c) Electro cardiograph

(iv) An instrument used to measure the blood pressure of the (d) Covers wind pipe while
human heart swallowing food
a. (i) - (a), (ii) - (c), (iii) - (b), (iv) - (d)
b. (i) - (c), (ii) - (b), (iii) - (d), (iv) - (a)
c. (i) - (b), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (a), (iv) - (c)
d. (i) - (d), (ii) - (a), (iii) - (c), (iv) - (b)
12. Roasting is a method of heating ore:
a. In the absence of water
b. In the presence of water
c. In the absence of air
d. In the presence of air
13. Match the following with correct response.
(a) Atmospheric refraction (i) Twinkling of star

(b) Scattering of light (ii) Rainbow

(c) Dispersion (iii) Red colour of rising sun

(d) Tyndall effect (iv) White colour of clouds

a. (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
b. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (iii)
c. (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
d. (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
14. Covering with black paper strips should be tested for presence of
a. O2 in leaf
b. Starch in leaf
c. Water in leaf
d. CO2 in leaf
15. Find the incorrect statement:
A. Convex mirrors are used by the dentist to see the large images of teeth of patients.
B. Convex mirrors are used as rear-view mirrors in cars, motorcycles, scooters, etc
C. Concave mirrors are used for shaving purpose.
D. Concave mirrors are used by doctors to focus light inside the ear or inside the mouth for medical

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examination.
a. (C)
b. (A)
c. (B)
d. (D)
16. The reaction H2 + Cl2 2HCl represents __________.
a. Combination
b. Reduction
c. None of these
d. Oxidation
17. A lighted and an un-lighted building are focused using a concave mirror to get images of brightness
BL and BU respectively. Then:
a. BL = BU = 0
b. BL > BU
c. BL = BU
d. BL < BU
18. What is the spectrum?
a. None of these
b. The band of 5 colours.
c. The band of 6 colours.
d. The band of 7 colours.
19. Light waves are
a. Electrical waves
b. Electromagnetic waves
c. None of these
d. Mechanical waves
20. Name the organ involved in the process of ingestion in the case of Amoeba
a. Tentacles
b. Tongue
c. Pseudopodia
d. None of these
21. Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion?
a. Antacid
b. Antiseptic
c. Antibiotics
d. Analgesic
22. In the following diagram of the stomatal apparatus, which parts are incorrectly labelled ?

a. II and III
b. I and V

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c. I and IV
d. IV and V
23. If f1 and f2 are the focal lengths of two lenses, what is the relation for equivalent focal length?

a.

b.

c.

d.
24. What is the value of refractive index of the medium if the critical angle of incidence in a denser – rarer
inter face is equal to 45o?
a. 3.25
b. 2.0
c. 1.414
d. 2.414
Section B
25. Which of the following salts does not contain water of crystallisation?
a. Washing soda
b. Blue vitriol
c. Baking soda
d. Gypsum
26. Raw materials used for the manufacture of baking soda (NaHCO3) is
a. NaCl, H3O, CO2 NH3
b. NaCl, H2O, CO2, NH3
c. NaCl, NH4Cl , CO2, NH3
d. NaOH, H2O, CO2, NH3
27. Phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars
a. Atmospheric refraction
b. Internal refraction
c. None of these
d. Regular refraction
28. Galvanisation process involves elements of zinc and iron. Which of the two metals is sacrificing its life
to save the life of the other?
a. None of these
b. Both sacrifice each other’s life
c. Zn
d. Fe
29. A pH range from 7 to 14 indicates
a. basic nature decreasing
b. basic nature increasing
c. acidic nature decreasing
d. acidic nature increasing
30. Four test tubes containing solutions (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are shown below along with their colours. Zinc
sulphate is contained in

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a. II
b. IV
c. I
d. III
31. Assertion (A): When zinc is added to dilute hydrochloric acid, hydrogen is given off.
Reason (R): Hydrogen chloride molecules contain hydrochloric acid and hydrogen atoms.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
32. Assertion (A): Different metals have different reactivities with water and dilute acids.
Reason (R): Reactivity of a metal depends on its position in the reactivity series.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
33. Assertion (A): Blood of insects is colourless.
Reason (R): The blood of insect does not play any role in transport of oxygen.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
34. Assertion (A): It is impossible to see a virtual image.
Reason (R): The rays that seen to emanate from a virtual image don't, in fact, emanates from the
image.
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 A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
35. Assertion (A): A rainbow always appears on the same side as the sun.
Reason (R): A rainbow is a natural spectrum that occurs after a shower.
a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true.
36. Four experimental set-ups are shown below to study the reaction of HCl and NaOH on zinc and sodium
carbonate.

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The set-ups that would results in a rapid evolution of gas would be

a. III and IV
b. I and III
c. II and IV
d. I and II
37. A student obtained a sharp image of the grill of a window in the laboratory on a screen, using a convex
lens. For getting better results, her teacher suggested focusing on a distant tree instead of the grill. In
which direction should the lens be moved for this purpose to get a sharp image on the screen?
a. behind the screen
b. very far away from the screen
c. towards the screen
d. away from the screen
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38. An experimental set-up is given below to demonstrate that CO2 is given out during respiration.Four
students made the following observations marked I, II, III and IV :
I. Level of water remained the same in both the beaker and the delivery tube
II. Level of water increased in the delivery tube
III. Level of water gets reduced in both the beaker and the delivery tube
IV. Water ascends into the delivery tube and back flows into the beaker.

Which one of the above is the correct observation?

a. IV
b. III
c. II
d. I
39. The light from a distant object on passing through the convex lens (f-focal length):
a. converges at 2f
b. appears to diverge from focus
c. converges at focus (f)
d. appears to diverge from 2f
40. Calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel. Its nature is
a. Acidic
b. Neutral
c. Amphoteric
d. Basic

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41. Out of the four rays shown to fall on the concave mirror, the incorrect one is:

a. I
b. IV
c. III
d. II
42. With an increase in the thickness glass slab the lateral displacement:
a. remains same
b. increases
c. decreases
d. zero
43. In the diagram of the stomatal pore given below, the marking corresponding to the chloroplast is :

a. B
b. C
c. D
d. A
44. A student determines the focal length of a device X, by focusing the image of a far off object on the
screen positioned as shown in the figure below:

The device X is a :
a. Convex mirror
b. Concave mirror
c. Concave lens
d. Convex lens
45. A star-shaped black paper was used to cover a leaf in a destarched plant as shown below. The plant
was left in sunlight for four hours and then the leaf was plucked, black paper removed and tested for

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the presence of starch. The areas which turned blue-black when iodine solution was added were

a. I, III, IV
b. only II
c. I, II, III, IV
d. only IV
46. On regular reflection from the surface XY, the reflected ray will go along:

a. A
b. D
c. B
d. C
47. Among the following, which scatters least?
a. Torch light
b. Incandescent lamp light
c. Laser beam
d. Sun light
48. Generally, non-metals are not lustrous. Which of the following nonmetal is lustrous?
a. Iodine
b. Nitrogen
c. Sulphur
d. Oxygen
Section C

Question No. 49 to 52 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the
questions:

Read the following and answer any four questions:

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A schematic representation of any chemical reaction with the help of symbols and formulas of various
species is called a chemical equation. A chemical equation should include all the information regarding
the reaction-it should represent a true chemical change, it should be balanced, it should be molecular
and it should represent the change in temperature.

49. Select the combination reaction

a. All of these
b. Ca + H2O Ca(OH)2
c. 2H2 + O2 2H2O
d. C + O2 CO2
50. Which of the following is not a thermal decomposition reaction?
a. 2FeSO4 Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3
b. CaCO3 CaO + CO2
c. Pb(NO3)2 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2

d. NaCl(aq) Na+ + Cl-

51. The formation of polythene from ethane is an example of
a. Displacement reaction
b. Decomposition reaction
c. Polymerisation reaction
d. Neutralisation reaction
52. Which of the following elements undergoes corrosion?
a. Platinum
b. Silver
c. All of these
d. Gold

Question No. 53 to 56 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the
questions:

In human beings, the process of intake of essential nutrients in the form of food takes place through an
entire system known as the digestive system. The human digestive system constitutes a long tubular
structure called the alimentary canal and various digestive glands associated with it. These glands
secrete different digestive enzymes.

53. Only two of the following statements accurately describes what happens in the mouth.
A. Amylase breaks down large starch molecules into smaller maltose molecules.
B. Chewing increases the surface area of food for digestion.
C. Saliva emulsifies fat into smaller droplets.
D. Teeth break large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble molecules.

Which statements are correct?

a. A and B
b. C and D
c. B and C
d. A and D
54. The gall bladder of a patient is removed because of gall bladder stones. Which kind of nutrient in the

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diet should be avoided?

a. Fats
b. Carbohydrates
c. Proteins
d. Vitamins and minerals
55. In which order do these events occur in human nutrition?
a. Digestion Ingestion Assimilation Absorption
b. Digestion Ingestion Absorption Assimilation
c. Ingestion Digestion Absorption Assimilation
d. Ingestion Absorption Assimilation Digestion
56. The diagram shows the human digestive system. Identify the structures which secrete digestive
enzymes.

a. A, B, C, and D
b. A, B, C, and F
c. A, C, and E
d. B, C, and D

Question No. 57 to 60 are based on the given text. Read the text carefully and answer the
questions:

n the electrolytic refining of copper. The electrolyte is a solution of acidified copper sulphate. There are
an anode and cathode. Refining is carried out by passing an electric current.

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57. The anode is ________.

a. refined copper
b. impure copper
c. pure strips
d. none of these
58. Anode mud consists of:
a. pure metal
b. insoluble impurities
c. soluble impurities
d. impure metal
59. Which of the following are refined electrolytically: (A) Au, (B) Cu, (C) Zn, (D) K
a. B and C
b. B, C and D
c. A, B and C
d. A and B
60. On passing, electric current Cu is deposited on:
a. bottom of anode
b. cathode
c. bottom of cathode
d. anode

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Class 10 - Science
Sample Paper 01

Solution

Section A
1. (a) (ii) and (iii)
Explanation: A combination reaction is one in which or more reactants combine to form a single
product. In reaction (ii), MgO and H2O combine to form Mg(OH)2. In reaction (iii). Al and O2 combine to
form Al2O3. A combination reaction is also known as a synthesis reaction.
Reaction (i) is decomposition reaction and reaction (iv) is displacement reaction.
2. (a) 15-18 times / minute
Explanation: It is different for everyone but considering an average an adult respiratory rate is 15 to
18 breaths per minute, but respiration rate under 12 or over 25 breaths per minute while resting is
considered abnormal. Newborns can have breathing rates of up to 50 breaths per minute, but by the
time a child reaches 12 years of age, the normal range is 18 to 30 breaths per minute. And after it comes
to near 15 to 20 approx.
3. (c) the solution remains colourless and no deposition is observed on iron nail
Explanation: No reaction takes place because iron is less reactive than aluminium. It cannot displace
Al from its salt solution.
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4. (c) lens and screen only
Explanation: Parallel rays get converged at the focus.
5. (d) (i) - (b), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (a), (iv) - (c)
Explanation:
Insects, and some other invertebrates, exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between their
tissues and the air by a system of air-filled tubes called tracheae. Tracheae open to the outside
through small holes called spiracles.
Earthworms need oxygen just like humans, but they don't have lungs. They have a special skin
that allows them to “breathe” oxygen right through it.
Most fish exchange gases using gills on either side of the pharynx (throat). Gills are tissues that
consist of threadlike protein structures called filaments. These filaments have many functions
including the transfer of ions and water, as well as the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide,
acids, and ammonia.
The lungs are the primary organs of the respiratory system in mammals.
6. (c) in case (i) but not in case (ii)
Explanation: The mirror reflects while the lens refracts the light.
7. (d) White
Explanation: If you mix red, green, and blue light, you get white light. Red, green, and blue (RGB) are
referred to as the primary colours of light. This is an additive colour system. As more colours are
added, the result becomes lighter, heading towards white. RGB is used to generate colour on a
computer screen, a TV, and any coloured electronic display device.
8. (c) IV
Explanation: Presence of KOH solution, germinating seeds and rubber cork in conical flask and water
in beaker.

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9. (d) Twinkling of stars

Explanation: Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric refraction. Distant star acts like a point source of
light. When the starlight enters the earth’s atmosphere it undergoes refraction continuously, due to
changing refractive index i.e. from Rarer to denser medium. It bends towards the normal successively,
hence the amount of light enters our eyes fluctuates sometime bright and sometime faint.
10. (c) Yellowish green
Explanation: The neutralization reaction takes place when hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide
are mixed.
11. (d) (i) - (d), (ii) - (a), (iii) - (c), (iv) - (b)
Explanation:
The epiglottis is a flap made of elastic cartilage covered with a mucous membrane. It opens
during breathing, allowing air into the larynx. During swallowing, it closes to prevent
aspiration, forcing the swallowed liquids or food to go down the esophagus instead. It is thus
the valve that diverts passage to either the trachea or the esophagus.
Platelets are the cells that circulate within our blood and bind together when they recognize
damaged blood vessels. When you get a cut, for example, the platelets bind to the site of the
damaged vessel, thereby causing a blood clot.
Electrocardiograph (Cardiograph) is an instrument used in the detection and diagnosis of heart
abnormalities that measures electrical potentials on the body surface and generates a record
of the electrical currents associated with heart muscle activity.
A sphygmomanometer, also known as a blood pressure meter, blood pressure monitor, or
blood pressure gauge, is a device used to measure blood pressure, composed of an inflatable
cuff to collapse and then release the artery under the cuff in a controlled manner, and a
mercury or mechanical manometer to measure the pressure.
12. (d) In the presence of air
Explanation: Roasting is heating of an ore in a regular supply of air in a furnace.
13. (a) (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
Explanation: Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric refraction.
The rainbow is formed due to the dispersion and total internal reflection of sunlight by the tiny water
droplet, present in the atmosphere.
The rising sun appears red because the sun is near horizon, and therefore the sunlight has to travel
larger distance in the atmosphere which scatters away most of the blue light (shorter wavelength) by
the atmospheric particles.
The phenomenon of scattering of light by the colloidal particles is known as the Tyndall Effect. Light of
all wavelengths are scattered equally by the clouds and hence clouds appear white.
14. (b) Starch in leaf
Explanation: The covered part of the leaf does not show presence of starch, while the uncovered part
shows starch.
15. (b) (A)
Explanation: Concave mirrors are used by the dentist to see the large images of teeth of patients since
concave mirrors form enlarged images. Concave mirrors are also used for shaving purpose. Convex
mirrors form diminished images. They are used as rear-view mirrors in cars, motorcycles, scooters, etc
since they give a wide field of view.
16. (a) Combination
Explanation: 2 reactants combine to give one product. Thus, the given reaction shows the
combination.

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17. (b) BL > BU

Explanation: The lighted building will throw more light.
18. (d) The band of 7 colours.
Explanation: When a white light is passed through a prism it gets split into combination of seven
colours which is known as the spectrum. The colors of the spectrum of white light are those seen in a
rainbow. They are usually named in order as: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
19. (b) Electromagnetic waves
Explanation: Electromagnetic waves (or electromagnetic radiation) are waves made of oscillating
magnetic and electric fields and include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-
rays and gamma rays. Thus, light is just one part of the electromagnetic spectrum, the part that our
eyes can see.
20. (c) Pseudopodia
Explanation: Pseudopodia (also known as "false-feet") are temporary cytoplasm-filled parts of the cell
wall that are able to change their form in order to move and capture food or ingestion. It is basically a
temporary protrusion of the surface of an amoeboid cell which helps it to locomote (move) and capture
its food (ingestion).

21. (a) Antacid

Explanation: Antacids are mild bases which are given to a person suffering from acidity as acids reacts
with bases to form salt and water. The excess acid present in the stomach is neutralised by the bases
present in antacids and relieve indigestion.
22. (a) II and III
Explanation: Except these parts, other labeling are correct.

23. (b)
Explanation: The net power of the lenses placed in contact is given by the algebraic powers of the
individual powers.
Equivalent power of the lens combination P = P1 + P2

where f1 and f2 are the focal lengths of the two lenses, and F is the focal length of the
combination.

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F =
24. (c) 1.414
Explanation: The sine of the critical angle is equal to the reciprocal of the refractive index of that
material i.e.
sin c =
sin 45o =
=

= = 1.414
Section B
25. (c) Baking soda
Explanation: Other salts in the options usually appear as crystalline salts, but baking soda appears as a
white powder. Crystalline salts contain water of crystallization.
26. (b) NaCl, H2O, CO2, NH3
Explanation: Raw materials used for the manufacture of baking soda (NaHCO3) are sodium
chloride(NaCl), carbon dioxide(CO2), ammonia (NH3), and water (H2O).
The equation is as follows:
2NaHCO3(s) Na2CO3(s) + CO2(g) + H2O(g).
27. (a) Atmospheric refraction
Explanation: Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric refraction. Distant star acts like a point source of
light. When the starlight enters the earth’s atmosphere it undergoes refraction continuously, due to
changing refractive index i.e. from Rarer to denser medium. It bends towards the normal successively,
hence the amount of light enters our eyes fluctuates sometimes bright and sometimes faint.
28. (c) Zn
Explanation:

Galvanization is the process of applying a protective coating of zinc to iron to prevent the rusting of
iron. The most common method is hot-dip galvanizing, in which steel sections are submerged in a bath
of molten zinc.

29. (b) basic nature increasing

Explanation: The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. The pH scale ranges from 0 to
14. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic. A pH greater than 7 is basic. The higher the
concentration of H+ ions, the lower is the pH value. The increase of pH from 7 to 14 indicates the
increase in the concentration of OH - ions. Means a pH range from 7 to 14 indicates basic nature
increasing.
30. (b) IV
Explanation: ZnSO4 solution is colourless. It is contained in IV.

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31. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The metal zinc readily reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas (H2) and
zinc chloride (ZnCl2).
32. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The metals placed at the top of the series are most reactive.
33. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
34. (d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: We can see the virtual image when the object is in between f and P.
35. (d) A is false but R is true.
Explanation: A is false but R is true.
36. (b) I and III
Explanation: The reactions between
i. Zinc and dil HCl and
ii. dil HCl and Na2CO3 are fast whereas the reaction between Zn and NaOH is slow. There is no
reaction between NaOH and Na2CO3.

Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
Na2CO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2O + CO2
37. (c) towards the screen
Explanation: When the image distance increases, object distance decreases. Thus, the distance
between the mirror and screen will decrease. So, the mirror should be moved towards the screen.
38. (c) II
Explanation: Seeds release CO2 during respiration. KOH absorbs CO2 in flask, creates a vacuum and
causes rise in water level in the delivery tube.
39. (c) converges at focus (f)
Explanation: The point of convergence of parallel beams from a distant object is called the focus.
40. (d) Basic
Explanation: Calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel and it is known as hydroxyapatite which is
basic in nature. It is present in bones also. It is the hardest known material in the whole body. It is
present on the outside part of the crown area in a tooth.
41. (b) IV
Explanation: All parallel beams are to pass through the focus.
42. (b) increases
Explanation: The lateral displacement will increase if a glass block is made thicker as lateral
displacement is directly proportional to the thickness of the glass slab.
43. (c) D

Explanation:

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Chloroplast is marked by 'D' in the figure.

44. (b) Concave mirror
Explanation: Because the screen is on the same side of the object which means it is never a lens becoz
it happens behind the lenses in such case. Moreover Concave mirror forms real images i.e. image can
be obtained on a screen.
45. (a) I, III, IV
Explanation: Photosynthesis takes place in the uncovered part which turns blue black when tested
with iodine.
46. (b) D
Explanation: On regular reflection r = i .
47. (c) Laser beam
Explanation: The laser beam made for this particular purpose of point light beam.
48. (a) Iodine
Explanation: Lustre means to shine. Shining metals are also called lustrous metal. For example,
gold. Non-metals such as sulphur, oxygen, nitrogen are non-lustrous but iodine is a greyish black solid
and crystals have a metallic lustre.
Section C
49. (a) All of these
Explanation: Ca + H2O Ca(OH)2

50. (d) NaCl(aq) Na+ + Cl-

Explanation: NaCl(aq) Na+ + Cl-
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51. (c) Polymerisation reaction
Explanation: Polymerisation reaction
52. (b) Silver
Explanation: Silver
53. (b) C and D
Explanation: C and D
54. (a) Fats
Explanation: Fats
55. (c) Ingestion Digestion Absorption Assimilation
Explanation: Ingestion Digestion Absorption Assimilation
56. (b) A, B, C, and F
Explanation: A, B, C, and F
57. (b) impure copper
Explanation: impure copper
58. (b) insoluble impurities
Explanation: insoluble impurities
59. (a) B and C
Explanation: B and C
60. (b) cathode
Explanation: Cathode

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