SECTION – A

(CHEMISTRY)
(1-10)

1. Which of the following reactions involved the combination of two element?

(A) CaO + CO2 → CaCO3 (B) 4Na + O2 → 2Na2O
(C) 2SO2 + O2 → 2SO3 (D) NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl

2. What happens when copper rod is dipped in iron sulphate solution?

(A) Copper displaces iron
(B) Blue colour of copper sulphate solution is obtained
(C) No reaction takes place
(D) Reaction is exothermic

3. Which of the following reaction is endothermic?

(A) C + O2 → CO2 (B) MgCO3 → MgO + CO2
(C) CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O (D) CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2

4. Bleaching Powder is made from

(A) lime stone (B) slaked lime
(C) quick lime (D) Dry Slaked lime and Chlorine

5. The equation
Ca (s) + CuO (s) → CaO (s) + Cu (s)
represents
(i) decomposition reaction (ii) displacement reaction
(iii) combination reaction (iv) double displacement reaction
(v) redox reaction
(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (ii) and (v) (D) (iv) and (v)

6. A neutralization reaction is a
(A) decomposition reaction. (B) displacement reaction.
(C) combination reaction. (D) double displacement reaction.

7. An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following
solution would reverse the change?
(A) Baking powder (B) Lime
(C) Ammonium hydroxide solution (D) Hydrochloric acid

8. A blue litmus paper was first dipped in dil. HCl and then in dil. NaOH solution. It was
observed that the colour of the litmus paper
(A) changed to red (B) changed first to red and then to blue
(C) changed blue to colourless (D) remains blue in both the solutions.

9. The acid used in making of vinegar is

(A) formic acid (B) acetic acid
(C) sulphuric acid (D) nitric acid

10. In the following equations:

Na2CO3 + x HCl → NaCl + CO2 + H2O, the value of x is
(A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 4
 BIOLOGY
(11-16)

11. Carefully study the diagram of the human respiratory system with labels A, B, C and D.
Select the option which gives correct identification and main function and/or
characteristic.

(A) (i) Trachea: It is supported by bony rings for conducting inspired air only.
(B) (ii) Ribs: When we breathe out, ribs are lifted.
(C) (iii) Alveoli: Thin-walled sac like structures for exchange of gases.
(D) (iv) Diaphragm: It is pulled up when we breathe in.

12. Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location A, B and
C.

(A) (i)-lipase, (ii)-trypsin, (iii)-pepsin

(B) (i)-amylase, (ii)-pepsin, (iii)-trypsin
(C) (i)-trypsin, (ii)-amylase, (iii)-carboxylase
(D) (i)-permease, (ii)-carboxylase, (iii)-oxidase

13. Opening and closing of stomatal pore depends on:

(A) Atmospheric pressure
(B) oxygen concentration around stomata
(C) carbon dioxide concentration around stomata
(D) water content in the guard cells
14. The figure given below shows a schematic plan of blood circulation in humans with labels
(i) to (iv). Identify the correct label with its functions?

(A) (i) Pulmonary vein - takes impure blood from body part.
(B) (ii) Pulmonary artery - takes blood from lung to heart.
(C) (iii) Aorta - takes blood from heart to body parts.
(D) (iv) Vena cava takes - blood from body parts to right auricle.

15. Identify the phase of circulation which is represented in the diagram of heart given below.
Arrows indicate contraction of the chambers shown.

(A) Blood transferred to the right ventricle and left ventricle simultaneously.
(B) Blood is transferred to lungs for oxygenation and is pumped into various organs
simultaneously.
(C) Blood transferred to the right auricle and left auricle simultaneously.
(D) Blood is received from lungs after oxygenation and is received from various organs
of the body.
16. Observe the diagram of Human digestive system.

Match the labeling referred in column I and correlate with the function in column II.
Column I Column II
(i) (a) The length of this depends on food the organism eats.
(ii) (b) Initial place for starch digestion
(iii) (c) Increases the efficiency of lipase enzyme action
(iv) (d) This is the site of complete digestion of carbohydrates,
proteins and fats.

(A) i.- a) ; ii – b) ; iii – c) ; iv- d)

(B) i.- b) ; ii – c) ; iii – d) ; iv- a)
(C) i.- b) ; ii – d) ; iii – c) ; iv- a)
(D) i.- d) ; ii – a) ; iii – b) ; iv- c)

PHYSICS
(17-24)

17. Formation of mirage is due to

(A) Refraction (B) Reflection
(C) Total internal reflection (D) Dispersion

18. An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a convex lens of power 5 D. The position of
the image is
(A) 20 cm (B) 40 cm
(C) 45 cm (D) 10 cm

19. The phenomenon taking place during the formation of a rainbow is/are
(A) refraction (B) dispersion
(C) total internal reflection (D) all of these

20. A convex mirror with focal length 15 cm forms image of an object at a distance of 15 cm from
it. This is possible only when the object is at
(A) 15 cm from the mirror (B) 10 cm from the mirror
(C) infinity (D) 30 cm from the mirror.
21. Light travels from air into glass of refractive index 1.5. Find the speed of light in glass
(A) 2  108 m/s (B) 4  108 m/s
(C) 1 10 m/s
8
(D) 3  108 m/s

22. A leaf seems green because:

(A) it absorbs all the colours of light except green which it reflects
(B) it absorbs only green colour of light
(C) both are possible
(D) none of these

23. An object is placed at a distance x from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm whose image
is formed at a distance of 6 cm behind the mirror. What will be the value of x?
(A) –15 cm (B) –10 cm
(C) –25 cm (D) none of these

24. Which of the following phenomena contributes significantly to the reddish appearance of the
sun at sunrise or sunset?
(A) Dispersion of light (B) Reflection of light from the earth
(C) Total internal reflection of light (D) Scattering of light

SECTION – B

(CHEMISTRY)
(25-34)

25. Chemical formula of baking soda is

(A)MgSO4 (B) Na2CO3
(C) NaHCO3 (D) MgCO3

26. Which of the following acid is present in sour milk?

(A) glycolic acid (B) lactic acid
(C) citrus acid (D) tartaric acid

27. Identify the correct type of reaction for the given chemical equations.
(i) CuSO4+ Fe → FeSO4 + Cu (ii) MgO + H2O → Mg(OH)2
(iii) 2AgCl → 2Ag + Cl2 (iv) 4Fe + 3O2 + 2H2O → 2Fe2O3.H2O
(A) i - decomposition, ii - combination, iii - redox, iv - displacement.
(B) i - displacement, ii - combination, iii - redox, iv - decomposition.
(C) i - redox, ii - combination, iii - displacement, iv - decomposition.
(D) i - displacement, ii - combination, iii - decomposition, iv - redox.

28. Which of the following is not an ionic compound.

(A) NaCI (B) CaCl2
(C) C2H6 (D) KBr

29. The most reactive metal among the following is:

(A) Iron (B) Lead
(C) Copper (D) Mercury

30. The metal which is used to make food wrapping foil is

(A) Silver (B) Aluminium
(C) Copper (D) Iron

31. Which one of the following compounds having high melting point?
(A) CCl4 (B) CO2
(C) CH4 (D) NaCl
32. The most abundant metal in the earth’s crust is
(A) iron (B) copper
(C) aluminium (D) mercury

33. Assertion (A): When sodium hydrogen carbonate is added to acetic acid then carbon dioxide
is evolved.
Reason (R): Carbon dioxide turns lime water milky.
(A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(B) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(C) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(D) If Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

34. Assertion (A): After white washing the walls, a shiny white finish on walls is obtained after
two to three days.
Reason (R): Calcium oxide reacts with carbon dioxide to form calcium hydrogen carbonate
which gives shiny white finish.
(A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(B) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(C) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(D) If Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct.

BIOLOGY
(35-40)

35. Assertion: Resins and gums are stored in old xylem tissue in plants.
Reason: Resins and gums facilitate transport of water molecules.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true and 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. What is common between extensive network of blood vessels around walls of alveoli and
in glomerulus of nephron?
(A) Thick walled arteries richly supplied with blood
(B) Thin walled veins poorly supplied with blood
(C) Thick walled capillaries poorly supplied with blood.
(D) Thin walled capillaries richly supplied with blood

37. In which of the following groups of organisms, food material is broken down outside the
body and then absorbed in?
(A) mushroom, green plants, amoeba
(B) yeast, mushroom, bread mould
(C) paramecium, amoeba, cuscuta
(D) cuscuta, lice, tapeworm

38. In a person the tubule part of the nephron is not functioning at all. What will its effect be
on urine formation?
(A) The urine will not be formed
(B) Quality and quantity of urine is unaffected
(C) Urine is more concentrated
(D) Urine is more diluted
39. In which of the following groups of organisms, blood flows through the heart only once
during one cycle of passage through the body?
(A) Rabbit, Parrot, Turtle
(B) Frog, crocodile, Pigeon
(C) Whale, Labeo, Penguin
(D) Shark, dog fish, sting ray

40. Which among the following procedures is used for cleaning the blood of a person by
separating the waste substance from it?
(A) Liver transplant (B) Blood transfusion
(C) Dialysis (D) Hydrolysis

PHYSICS
(41-48)

41. Twinkling of star is due to:

(A) Atmospheric refraction (B) dispersion
(C) total internal reflection (D) all of these

42. If an object is placed at a distance 25cm from concave mirror of focal length 25cm then
image is formed at:
(A) 5 cm (B) 50 cm
(C) 30 cm (D) infinity

43. Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric

(A) dispersion of light by water droplets
(B) internal reflection of light by clouds
(C) scattering of light by dust particles
(D) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices

44. If the refractive indices of medium A and medium B with respect to air are 2 and 4
respectively, then the refractive index of medium A with respect to medium B is
(A) 0.4 (B) 0.5
(C) 1 (D) 2

45. The clear sky appears blue because

(A) violet and blue lights get scattered more than lights of all other colours by the
atmosphere.
(B) ultraviolet radiations are absorbed in the atmosphere.
(C) blue light gets absorbed in the atmosphere.
(D) light of all other colours is scattered more than the violet and blue colour lights by the
atmosphere.

46. Which position of the object will produce a magnified virtual image, if a concave mirror of
focal length 18 cm is being used?
(A) 12 cm (B) 25 cm
(C) 40 cm (D) 45 cm

47. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the propagation of light of different
colours of white light in air?
(A) Red light moves fastest.
(B) All the colours of the white light move with the same speed.
(C) Blue light moves faster than green light.
(D) Yellow light moves with the mean speed as that of the red and the violet light.
48. Following questions consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer
these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(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.
Assertion: Keeping point object fixed if a plane mirror is moved then image will also move
in every possible case.
Reason: For plane mirror object distance is equal to image distance.

SECTION – C

(CHEMISTRY)
(49 - 52)

Directions (Questions 49 – 52): Chemically, Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate, i.e.,
containing half molecule of water of crystallisation. It is represented by the formula, CaSO4.1/2H2O.
Half molecule of water crystallisation means that one water molecule is shared by two formula units
of CaSO4. Hence, we also represent its formula as (CaSO4)2.H2O. the name Plaster of Paris, was
given to this compound because for the first time, it was made from gypsum which was mainly found
in Paris.

49. The Difference of water molecules in gypsum and plaster of Paris is

(A) 3/2 (D) 3
(C) 1/5 (D) ½

50. Plaster of Paris hardens by

(A) Giving off CO2 (B) Combining with water
(C) Giving out water (D) Changing into CaCO3

51. Which one of the following is incorrect?

(A) Plaster of Paris is to make decorative designs on the wall.
(B) On heating gypsum above then 100 °C, CaSO4 is produced.
(C) Dead Burnt plaster is CaSO4.2H2O.
(D) Setting of blaster is due to hydration of plaster of paris.

52. Plaster of paris is obtained by

(A) Adding water to calcium sulphate
(B) Adding sulphuric acid to calcium hydroxide
(C) Heating gypsum to a very high temperature
(D) Heating gypsum to 373 K
 BIOLOGY
(53-56)

Directions (Questions 53 - 56): The Figure shown below represents an activity to prove the
Requirements for photosynthesis. During this activity, two healthy potted plants were kept in the
dark for 72 hours. After 72 hours, KOH is kept in the watch glass in setup X and not in setup Y. Both
these setups are air tight and have been kept in light for 6 hours. Then, Iodine Test is performed
with one leaf from each of the two plants X and Y.

53. This experimental set up is used to prove essentiality of which of the following
requirements of photosynthesis?
(A) Chlorophyll (B) Oxygen
(C) Carbon dioxide (D) Sunlight

54. The function of KOH is to absorb

(A) Oxygen (B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Moisture (D) Sunlight

55. Which of the following statements shows the correct results of Iodine Test performed on
the leaf from plant X and Y respectively?
(A) Blue - black colour would be obtained on the leaf of plant X and no change in colour
on leaf of plant Y
(B) Blue - black colour would be obtained on the leaf of plant Y and no change in colour
on leaf of plant X
(C) Red colour would be obtained on the leaf of plant X and brown colour on the leaf of
plant Y
(D) Red colour would be obtained on the leaf of plant Y and brown colour on the leaf of
plant X

56. Which of the following steps can be followed for making the apparatus air tight?
(i) placing the plants on glass plate
(ii) using a suction pump
(iii) applying of vaseline to seal the bottom of jar
(iv) use of a potted plant

(A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iii) (C) (i) and (iii) (D) (ii) and (iv)
 PHYSICS
(57-60)

Directions (Questions 57 - 60): The lenses forms different types of images when object placed at
different locations. Relation between object distance and image distance is governed by law:
1 1 1
− = Where v is image distance, u is object distance and f is focal length.
v u f

57. If focal length of concave lens is 25cm then find magnification of image formed of an object
placed at a distance 25cm from lens.
(A) 5 (B)1
(C)0.5 (D)4

58. If focal length of convex lens is 20cm then find power of lens in diopter.
(A) 2.5D (B) 5D
(C) 6D (D) 10D

59. What is the distance of image formed by convex lens of focal length 20 cm when object is at
a distance 40 cm from lens?
(A) 5 cm (B)10 cm
(C) 20 cm (D) 40 cm

60. If both the lenses mentioned in above question are placed together then find the power of
combination in diopter.
(A) 0.5D (B) 1D
(C) -0.5D (D) -1D