MathVibez

CLASS 10 - SCIENCE
Mock Test 2
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:

1. The question paper comprises four sections A, B, C and D. There are 36 questions in the question

paper. All questions are compulsory.

2. 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.
3. 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.

4. 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.
5. (v) Section–D – question no. - 34 to 36 are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks each.

Answers to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.

6. 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.
7. Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.

Section A
1. Write a balanced chemical equation with symbols for the following reaction. [1]
Sodium hydroxide solution (in water) reacts with hydrochloric acid solution (in water) to
produce sodium chloride and water.
OR
Balance the chemical equation:
BaCl2 + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + HCl

2. Give one example of atomic equation. [1]

3. An organic compound A of molecular formula C2H6O on oxidation gives an acid B with the [1]
same number of carbon atoms in the molecule as A. Compound A is used for sterilization of
skin by doctors. Name the compounds A and B.

a) Compound A isC2H5OH nd B is b) Compound A is CH3OCH3 and B is

CH3CHO CH3COOCH3

c) Compound A is C2H5OH and B is d) Compound A is CH3COOH and B is

CH3COOH C2H5COOH

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 4. How does the resistance of a wire vary with its area of cross-section? Explain. [1]
5. Why should curd and sour substances not be kept in brass and copper vessels? [1]
6. What is a beam of light? [1]
OR
The rays, parallel to the principal axis, of a spherical mirror, actually meet at a point 20 cm distant
from its pole. Identify the mirror and give its focal length.
7. Suggest one word for the given statement or definition - the organisms which depend on the [1]
producers either directly or indirectly for food.
8. A constant current flows in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper from East to West as [1]
shown in the figure. At what point, the direction of the magnetic field will be North to South?

9. What is SI unit of resistance ? [1]

OR
In how much time will a bulb of 100 W consume the energy of 2 kWh?
10. Give two examples of ionic compounds. [1]
11. What are the adaptation of leaf for photosynthesis? [1]
OR
One molecule of glucose is broken down into which 3-carbon molecules?
12. What is term used for total collection of genes, at any one time: in a unit of evolution? [1]
OR
What will be in sex of the offspring developing from 44 + XX zygote?
13. What is mode of nutrition in fungi? [1]
14. Assertion (A): During electrolysis of a concentrated aqueous solution of sodium chloride, [1]
hydrogen is produced at the anode and chlorine gas is produced at the cathode.
Reason (R): Ions get attracted to oppositely charged electrodes.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the b) Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of the assertion. correct explanation of the assertion
A is true but R is false.

c) A is false but R is true. d) A is true but R is false.

15. Assertion: Electric appliances with metallic body have three connections, whereas an electric [1]
bulb has a two pin connection.
Reason : Three pin connections reduce heating of connecting wires.

a) Both assertion and reason are b) Both assertion and reason are
CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT but, reason is NOT THE
CORRECT explanation of the CORRECT explanation of the
assertion. assertion.

c) Assertion is CORRECT but, reason is d) Assertion is INCORRECT but, reason

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 INCORRECT. is CORRECT.
OR
Assertion (A): The strength of the magnetic field produced at the centre of a current-carrying
circular coil increases on increasing the current flowing through the coil.
Reason (R): Magnetic field strength is inversely proportional to the current flowing in the coil.

a) A is true but R is false. b) Both A and R are true and R is

correct explanation of the assertion.

c) Both A and R are true but R is not the d) A is false but R is true.
correct explanation of of the
assertion
16. Assertion (A): Pores are unicellular bodies. [1]
Reason (R): The parent body simply breaks up into smaller pieces on maturation.

a) Both A and R are true and R is b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
correct explanation of the assertion. correct explanation of the assertion.

c) A is false but R is true. d) A is true but R is false.

17. Read the following and answer any four questions: [4]
A transparent material bound by 2 surfaces of which one or both surfaces are spherical, forms
a lens may have 2 spherical surfaces, bulging outward or curved inward. Such a lens is called
the double concave or convex lens. A lens may be a convex lens or a concave lens. The centre
of curvature usually represents by letter C1 and C2. If parallel rays are passed from the
opposite surface of lens another principle focus on the opposite is observed.
i. A diverging lens is used in:
a. a magnifying glass
b. a car to see an object on the rear side
c. spectacles for correction of short sight
d. a simple camera
ii. When an object is kept at any distance in front of a concave lens, the image formed is
always:
a. virtual, erect and magnified
b. virtual, erect and diminished
c. virtual, inverted and diminished
d. virtual, erect and same size of the object
iii. Which of the following can form a virtual image which is always smaller than the object?
a. a concave lens
b. a convex lens
c. a plane mirror
d. a concave mirror
iv. The distance of principle focus from the optical centre of the lens is called:
a. centre of curvature
b. focal length

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 c. pole
d. principle focus
v. A convex lens ________ ray of light, while a concave lens is ________ ray of light.
a. converges, diverges
b. diverge in both
c. converge in both
d. diverges, converges
18. Read the following and answer any four questions: [4]
Asexual reproduction is very common in unicellular organisms. It is regarded as the simplest
type of reproduction e.g. binary fission in Amoeba, budding in hydra, spore formation in
Rhizopus, and vegetative propagation in flowering plants like Rose.
i. Offspring formed by asexual reproduction have greater similarity among themselves
because 
A. asexual reproduction involves only a single parent
B. asexual reproduction does not involve gametes
C. asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction
D. asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction
a. Both A and B are correct
b. Both A and C are correct
c. Both B and D are correct
d. Both C and D are correct
ii. In the list of organisms given below, those that reproduce by the asexual method are 
A. banana
B. dog
C. yeast
D. amoeba
a. B and D are correct
b. A and D are correct
c. A, C and D are correct
d. B, C and D are correct
iii. Factors responsible for the rapid spread of bread mould on bread slices are
A. a large number of spores
B. availability of moisture and nutrients in bread
C. presence of tubular branched hyphae
D. formation of round shaped sporangia
a. A and B only
b. B and D only
c. A and C only
d. C and D only

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 iv. Identify the mode of asexual reproduction.

a. Binary fission
b. Fragmentation 
c. Spore formation 
d. Budding
v. Identify P, Q, R, S.

a. Rhizome, bulb, tuber, spirogyra

b. Bulb, Spirograph, tuber, rhizome
c. Spirograph, tuber, bulb, rhizome 
d. Rhizome, Spirograph, bulb, tuber
19. Read the following and answer any four questions: [4]

All organisms such as plants, animals, microorganisms and human beings as well as the
physical surrounding interact with each other and maintain a balanced nature. All the
interacting organisms in an area together with non - living constituent of the environment
from an ecosystem. The ecosystem consists of biotic and abiotic components. The
environment has biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances many man-made
materials like plastic which can not be broken down.
i. An ecosystem includes:
a. all living organisms
b. non-living organisms
c. both living and non-living objects
d. all living organisms and input of sun's energy
ii. Which of the following is an artificial ecosystem?
a. pond
b. crop field
c. lake
d. forest
iii. The use of one of the following will pollute the environment. This one is:

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 a. paper carry bags
b. Cotton cloth carry bags
c. nylon cloth carry bags
d. jute carry bags
iv. Disposable plastic plates should not be used because:
a. they are made of lightweight materials
b. they are made of toxic materials
c. they are made of biodegradable material
d. they are made of non-biodegradable material
v. Which of the following is not abiotic components?
a. Organisms
b. Temperature
c. Rainfall
d. Wind
20. Read the passage given below and answer any four of the following questions: [4]
In a redox reaction, both oxidation, as well as reduction, takes place together, oxidation
involves loss of electrons while reduction involves the gain of electrons. The redox- reaction
may involve a combination of atoms and molecules, displacement of metals, or non-metals.
Example: CuSO4 + Zn ⟶ ZnSO4 + Cu
displacement of Cu metal from its compound.
i. In the above equation, which of the following gets reduced?
a. CuSO4
b. Zn
c. ZnSO4
d. None of these
ii. The oxidising agent generally:
a. loses the electrons
b. gains the electron
c. is in a gaseous state
d. both b and c
iii. Identify the oxidising agent and reducing agent in the above reaction
a. Copper, Zinc
b. Zinc, Copper
c. Zinc, Zinc
d. Copper, Copper
iv. Identify the type of reaction.
a. Double displacement reaction
b. Displacement reaction
c. Substitution reaction
d. Addition reaction

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 v. Based on the electrolysis of different solutions in water comment whose electrolysis will be
the fastest

a. lemon water
b. baking soda
c. salt
d. vinegar
Section B
21. What is the advantage of digestive cavity? [2]
OR
Differentiate between Right ventricle and Left ventricle
22. Colonies of yeast fail to multiply in water but multiply in sugar solution. Give one reason for [2]
this.
23. Under what conditions, an oxidation reaction becomes a combustion reaction? [2]
24. Reeta's grandfather always add iodised common salt to his meals. Iodised common salt is [2]
better than ordinary common salt. He also has a habit of taking pickle, sauce, processed food
and junk food which contain lots of sodium chloride. He is also suffering from hypertension.
Doctors advised him that he should take less common salt.
i. Why Doctors advised Reeta's grandfather to take less common salt.
ii. Why should we prefer iodised salt?
iii. What values are possessed by Reeta's grandfather?
25. If an object is held at a distance of 60 cm from a convex mirror of focal length 20 cm. At what [2]
distance from the convex mirror, should a plane mirror be held, so that images in the two
mirrors coincide?
26. Figure (a), (b) and (c) show three cylindrical copper conductors along with their face areas [2]
and length. Which of the conductors will have highest resistance and why?

i.

ii.

iii.

27. The two areas of study namely 'evolution' and 'classification' are interlinked. Justify the [3]
statement.
OR
Why are the small number of surviving tigers is a cause of worry from the point of view of
genetics?
28. Will current flow more easily through a thick wire or a thin wire of the same material, when [3]

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 connected to the same source? Why?
29. Describe double circulation in human beings. [3]
30. Explain the process of getting energy from carbohydrates. [3]
31. Ria and Rama are students of Class X. Ria is very much organised and maintained. The [3]
teachers love her. She earns a great respect in the class whereas Rama is unorganised and
always faces a lot of problems in handling the situations. Read the given passage and answer
the following questions.
i. In your opinion how does organisation help in daily life?
ii. How can you relate the above fact with the chapter classification of elements?
iii. What is the associated value the learner acquires from the given passage?
32. Did Dobereiner's triads also exist in the columns of Newland's octaves? Compare and find out. [3]
33. With the help of a suitable example, explain how ionic compounds are formed? State any [3]
three general properties of ionic compounds.
34. i. Draw the structure of a nephron and label the following parts on it. [5]

a. Renal artery
b. Bowman's capsule
c. Glomerulus
d. Collecting duct
ii. Name four substances in the initial filtrate which are selectively reabsorbed as the filtrate
floor along the tubule.
OR
i. Draw a diagram depicting human alimentary canal and label the components gall bladder, liver
and pancreas in it.
ii. State the role of liver and pancreas.
iii. Name the organs which perform the following functions in humans.
a. Absorption of digested food
b. Absorption of water
35. How can we explain the reddish appearance of the sun at sunrise or sunset? Why does it not [5]
appear red at noon?
36. Define electromagnetic induction? Two circular coils A and B are placed close to each other. If [5]
the current in the coil A is changed, will some current be induced in the coil B? Explain.
OR
a. Name and state the rule to find the direction of force experienced by a current-carrying straight
conductor placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it.
b. Draw a well labelled diagram of an electric motor.

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