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1n Section A, 2 questions are questions and Section B
nd 2 questions are VSA MCQ's, 2 questions are contains descriptive questions.
type. Each question Assertion and Reason
in Section B, 5 carries one mark. type and 4 questions are Case
questions
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marks, SA-l type SA-I type and 3
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have been 5 marks.
questions. provided in some questions. Students have to
Section-A attempt only
01. What is the structure of :CaseStudy
aldehyde functional group?
a.C-0 Shyam made one circuit for his Physics
b. 0-t-H He used five resistances: project.
two 3 2, one 1 2, one
62, one 3.6 2 and a battery of 4.5
V. The circuit
C.--H d.-C-0-H diagram is given below:
Q2. Which of the following is a 3.62 6Q 3Q
substance? non-biodegradable ; www- wwwT
a. Cow dung
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b. Plastic wwww
C. Manures
d. Plant producers
4.5 V
Directions (Q. 3-4):
Nos. In the following
questions, a Q5. What will be the total resistance of parallel
statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
statement of combination given in the circuit?
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Q6. What will be total equivalent resistance of the
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion given circuit?
(A) Q7. Find total current in the circuit.
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but 08. Find current in 62 resistance.
Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Q9. Name the parts of a bisexual flower that are not
Assertion (A).
directly involved in reproduction.
c. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
d. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. Q 10. List two components of an ecosystem.
3. Assertion (A): Atomic size of Mg is more than that Section-B
of Na. between unisexual and bisexual
Reason (R): When we move from left to right in a
Q11. Distinguish
flowers giving one example of each.
period, due to large positive charge on nucleus,the OR Name the process by which an Amoeba reproduces.
electrons are pulled in more close to the nucleus Draw the various stages of its reproduction in a
and the size of atom decreases
proper sequence.
Assertion (A): The enzymes released by number of the sexually
Q12 "The chromosome
microorganisms help in breaking down
reproducing parents and their offspring is the
biodegradable wastes. same" Justify this statement.
Reason (R): Biodegradable wastes are generally
OR How is the sex of a newborn determined in humans?
inorganic wastes.
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Q13. What are the advantages
of cloth bags over plastic Using the above table, answer the
bags during shopping?
followinng
questions giving reasons in each case:
Q14. Write the molecular formula of the following (6) Which element will form only covalens
compounds and draw their electron dot structures: compounds?
(i) Ethane (i) Ethene () Which element is a non-metal with
(ii) Ethyne valency 2
OR Explain, giving reason, why carbon neither forms (ii) Which element is a metal with valency 2?
(iv) Out of H, C and F which has largest
Ccations nor C anions, but forms covalent omic
size?
compounds which are bad conductors of electricity;
() To which family does H, C and F belong?
and have low melting
point and low boiling point.
Q15. A green stemmed rose plant denoted by GG and OR Explain giving justification the trends in the
a brown stemmed rose following properties of elements, on moving from
plant denoted by gg are
allowed to undergo a cross with each other. in in the Modern
Left to right a
period, Periodic
i) List your observations regarding: Table:
(a) Colour of stem in their Fi progeny.
) Variation of valency.
(6) Percentage of brown stemmed plants in F2
(i) Change of atomic radius.
progeny if Fi plants are self-pollinated.
() Ratio of GG and Gg in the Fz progeny. (i) Metallic to non-metallic character.
(i) Based on the findings of this cross, what (iv) Electronegative character.
conclusion can be drawn? () Nature of oxides.
OR In Pea plant round seed is dominant the
over Q18. ) ldentify the given diagram. Name the parts 1
wrinkled. If a cross is carried between these two to5
plants, give answer to the following questions.
() Mention the genes for the traits of parents.
(i) State the trait of Fi hybrids.
(i) Write the ratio of F2 progeny obtained from
this cross. What is the name of the cross?
Q16. B1, B2 and Bs are three identical bulbs connected
-
as shown in figure. When all the three bulbs glow,
a current of 3 A is recorded by the ammeter A.
() What happens to the glow of the other two
bulbs when the bulb B1 gets fused?
(i) What is contraception? List three advantages of
(i) What happens to the reading of A1, Az Ag and A
when the bulb B2 gets fused? . adopting contraceptive measures.

Gi) How much power is dissipated in the circuit OR () Drawthe diagram offemale reproductive system
when all the three bulbs glow together? and match and mark the following part(s):
(a) Where block is eated surgically to prevent
A fertilisation?
(b) Where Copper-T is inserted?
() Inside which condom can be placed?
(i) Why do more and more people prefer to use
condoms? What is the principle behind use of
condoms?
Q19. ) Describe an activity to demonstrate the pattern
Q17. The position of certain elements in the Modern of magnetic field lines around a straight
Periodic Table are shown below. conductor carrying current.
Group 1 2 3to 12 13 14 15 16 1718 (ii) State the rule to find the direction of magnetic
field associated with a current-carrying
Period conductor.
G H (ii) What is the shape of a current carrying
2 A B conductor whose magnetic field pattern
3
resembles that of a bar-magnet?
 Practice
Paper
The pattern and typologies of the questions for Term 2 exams are not known at present
as the CBSE has not released the sample paper yet. So we have designed the pattern and typologies of tne
questions as per the trend of previous CBSE papers. We have devised this paper for practice on'y an
2
students are advised not to consider the pattern and the typology of questions as offtcial

1There are 19 questions

in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2 Section A contains objective type questions and Section B contains descriptive questions.
are Case based questions
are MCQS, 2 questions are Assertion and Reason type and 4 questions
3. In Section A, 2 questions
VSA type. Each question carries one mark.
and 2 questions are Each SA-I
3 are SA-II type and 3 questions are Long answer type questions.
4. In Section B,
3 questions are SA-l type, questions carries 5 marks.
carries 3 marks and Long answer type question
type question
carries 2 marks, SA-l type question
have to attempt only
choice. However internal choices have been provided in some questions. Students
There is no overall
5.
in such questions.
one of the alternatives

Section-A
Case Study
are produced
between carbon-carbon Different magnetic field patterns
QL Number of electrons shared by current carrying
conductors having different

atoms in ethene is:

shapes. around a straight
The magnetic field lines current are
conductor (straight wire) carrying
the
whose centres lie on
concentric circles that
shown by experiments
wire. It has been
field produced by a
the magnitude of magnetic
wire at a given point is:
b. 4 6 d. 8 straight current carrying the current passing in
a. 2 to
is an abiotic component? (1) directly proportional proportional to the
Q2. Which of the following the wire, and (i) inversely
from the wire.
a. Animals distance of that point the
circular near
The magnetic field lines
are
b. Plants
As we move away,
c. Microorganisms current carrying circular loop.
circles representing magnetic field
d. Soil the concentric centre
and bigger and at the
Nos. 3-4): In the
following questions, a lines become bigger
(Q. straight.
the magneticfield lines are
Directions of
a statement
statement ofAssertion (A) is followed by
choice around a
correct as: field developed
Reason (R). Mark the (R) true and Q5. The
direction ofmagnetic
a. Both
Assertion (A) and Reason are
conductor can
found
be easily by
Assertion
is the correct explanation of current-carrying
Reason (R)
the use of:
(A). true but rule
b. Both Assertion (A)
and Reason (R) are a. Fleming's left hand
of thumb rule
correct explanation b. Left hand
Reason (R) is not the
Assertion (A). c.
hand thumb rule
Right
is true but Reason (R) is
false. hand rule
C.Assertion (A) d. Fleming's right field
d. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is
true.
given below represents magnetic
Q6. The diagram conductor which is:
Assertion (A): Antimony is a
metalloid. caused by a current carying
3. of
Reason (R): Antimony shows only properties
metals.
is the
Assertion (A): Biological magnification
04.
process in which harmful
chemicals enter a food : C
each
chain and get accumulated progressively at
trophic level
Reason magnification affect
(R): Biological a. a solenoid
b. a long straight wire
to different trophic
levels d. a short straight wire
organisms belonging C. a circular coil

particularly the tertiary

consumers.
 158 MASTERMIND CHAPTERWISE QUEBTION BANM
OR The general formula of three compounds A, B and
07. The strength of magnetic field due to a straight
Cis CH2n. B' has highest boiling point and 'C has
conductor depends on the:
a. nature of conductor lowest boling point.
b. current passing through the wire (I) Name the homologous series to which A, B andc
C.direction of current belongs.
d. All of the above (11) Which of these have minimum number of
current
Q8. The strength of magnetic field inside a long carbon atoms?

carrying straight solenoid is: (11) Write the name and molecular formula of 4th
a. same at all points member of this homologous series.
b. minimum in the middle Q17. (1) Define electric power. An electrical device of
C. found to increase from one end to the other resistance R is connected across a source of

d. more at the ends than at the centre. voltage V and draws a current I. Derive an
expression for power in terms of current and
Q9. Differentiate between pollen grain and ovule.
Q10. List two man-made ecosystems. resistance.
(i) Two electric bulbs rated 100 W; 220 V and60
Section-B
W; 220Vare connected in parallelto an electric
Q11 Give reason to justifty thefollowing mains of 220 V. Find the current drawn by the
essential in a
) The existence of decomposers is bulbs from the mains.
OR () Heating element of electrical heating devices
biosphere.
food chain is unidirectional. is made up of an alloy rather than a pure metal
(i) Flow of energy in a
Q12. How can pregnancy be prevented surgically? Give two reasons.
(ü) Four resistors of 4 2 each are joined end to
OR Which kind of contraceptive method prevents STDs
end to form a square. Calculate the equivalent
and how?
resistance of the combination between two
Q13. Why did Mendel choose garden pea for his adjacent corners?
experiments? Q18. () The modern periodic table has been evolved
OR Study the following cross and showing self through the early attempts of Döbereiner,
pollination in Fi. fill in the blank and answer the Newlands'and Mendeléev. List one advantage
question that follows: and one limitation of all the three attempts.
RRYY (i) Name the scientist who first of all showed
Parents rryy
wrinkled, green that atomic number of an element is a more
Round, yellow
fundamental property than its atomic mass.
FA RrYy X

Round, yellow (ii) State modern periodic law.

OR Use Mendeléev's periodic table to predict the
What are the combinations of character in the F2
formulae for the oxides of the following elements:
progeny?
q14. Name the plant Mendel used for his experiment. K,C, AL, Si, Ba
What type of progeny was obtained by Mendel in Q19. Based on the given diagram answer the questions
Fi and F2 generations when he crossed the tall given below:
and short plants? Write the ratio he obtained in Fz
generation plants.
OR How did Mendel explain that it is possible that a Bladder

trait is inherited but notexpressed in an organism?

Q15. State in brief two ways in which non-biodegradable
substances would affect the environment. List two
methods of safe disposal of the non-biodegradable
D
waste.
OR Why are crop fields known as artifncial ecosystems?
Q16. CgH,CaHg and CsH10 belong to same homologous
series. Testis

(i) Define homologous series. (i) Label the parts A, B, C and D.

(i) Arrange these hydrocarbons in order of and
(i) Name the hormone secreted by testis
increasing boiling points. mention its role.
(i) Why the melting and boiling point of CsH10 is of
(ii) State the functions of B and C in the process
higher than CaHs? reproduction.
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Practice
Paper
3
The pattern and typologies of the questions for Term 2 exams are not known at present
as the CBSE has not released the sample paper yet. So we have designed the pattern and typologies of the
questions as per the trend of previous CBSE papers. We have devised this paper for practice only and
students are advised not to consider the pattern and the typology of questions as official

1. There are 19 questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
2 Section A contains objective type questions and Section B contains descriptive questions.
3 In Section A, 2 questions are MCQ's, 2 questions are Assertion and Reason type and 4 questions are Case based questions
and 2 questions are VSA type. Each question carries one mark.
4. In Section B, 3 questions are SA-I type, 3 questions are SA-II type and 3 questions are Long answer type questions. Each SA-I
type question carries 2 marks, SA-I type question carries 3 marks and Long answer type question caries 5marks
5. There is no overall choice. However internal choices have been provided in some questions. Students have to attempt only
one of the alternatives in such questions.

Section-A Case Study

Q1 Which gas is not responsible for global Shyam made one circuit for his Physics project.
warming? He used five resistances: two 3 2, one 1 9, one
3. CO2 b. Os 62, one 3.6Q and a battery of45 V. The circuit
c.NO2 d. N2 diagram is given below:
Q2. The elements A, B, C, D and E have atomic number 3.6 Q 62 3
9,11, 17, 12 and 13 respectively. Which pair of wwT www www
elements belong to the same group?
b. B and D
12 3Q
a. A and B wwww.
C. A and C d. D and E
Directions (Q. Nos. 3-4): In the following questions, a
statement of Assertion (A) is Followed by a statement of
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 4.5 V
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and 05. What will be the total resistance of parallel
Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
combination given in the circuit?
(A) but Q6. What will be total equivalent
resistance of the
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true

Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of given circuit?

Assertion (A). Q7. Find total current in the circuit.
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
c.
Q8. Find current in 6.2 resistance.
is true.
d. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) Q9. If YYRR is round yellow, what do the following
of
Assertion (A): Following are the members
a
03. represent? yyrr, yyRR
homologous series:
Q10. The first trophic level in a food chain is always a
CHOH, CH,CH,OH, CH,CH,CH,OH green plant. Why?
Reason (R): A series of compounds with same
Section-B
but differing by-CHh- unit is
functional group Q11. What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?
called a homologous series. 12. Name the process bywhich an Amoeba reproduces.
different
Assertion (A): The energy flow through Draw the various stages of its reproduction in a
steps in the food chain is unidirectional
Reason (R): The energy which is captured by proper sequence.
not revert back to the solar input OR Draw a labelled diagram in proper sequence to
autotrophs does
show budding in Hydra.
and passes to the herbivores.
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marked A in the
013. Give the pair of contrasting traits of the following (a) Name the part
characters in pea plant and mention whichis (b) How does X
reach part '8'?
dominant and recessive (i) yellow seed (ii) round of the part'C
(c) State the importance
seed. to the part marked D' after
(d) What happens
OR () What is the genetic constitution of human sperm? fertilisation is over?

(Gi) Menton the chromosomes pair present in zygote What are the advantages of cloth bags over
plastic
Q16.
detemining the sex of a male child. bags during shopping?
Q14. Studythe data ofthe following three categoriesA, are not regularly cleaned
bodies
B and C: OR (i) Natural water
whereas an aquarium needs regular cleaning
CategoryName of the element Atomic mass
Why?
decomposers? What
will be the
A Na 23 (i) What are

39 consequence if the decomposers are completely

N 14 eradicated from an ecosystem? Give justification
31 in support of your answer.
74 of a child determined in human
Q17. How is the sex
10.8
27
beings?
C A chromosomes are present
How many pairs of
69.7 OR (i)
Ga in human beings?
() From the given three categories A, B and C, pick be identifed?
the one which forms Döbereiner's Triads. (i) How can the chromosomes
is a matter of chance
did Mendeléev placed elements of (ii) "The sex of a newborn child
(i) Why and none of the parents may be considered
categoryA, B and Cin three different groups?
all the responsible for it"Justify this statement with the
Gii) Is Newland law of octaves applicable to help of a flowchart showing sex-determination
three categories? Give reason to justify your
in human beings.
answer.
Q18. What is methane? Draw its electron dot structure.
OR Why is atomic number considered to be a more this compound.
Name the type of bonds formed in
the
appropriate parameter than atomic mass for Why are such compounds:
classification of elements in a periodic table? How

does the metallic character of elements vary as we

() poor conductors of electricity?
Write
move (i) from left to right in a period, and (i) top (i) have low melting and boiling points?
the number of covalent bonds in the molecular
to bottom in a group in the modern periodic table?
Give reasons to justify your answers.
formula of butane, CaHi0
and label certain compounds called hydrocarbons?
Q15. Drawa longitudinal section of a flower OR Why are
the following parts: Write the general formula for homologous series
() Part that produces pollen grain. of alkanes, and
alkenes alkynes and also draw the
Part that transfers male gametes to the female structure of the first member of each series. Give
(i)
gametes.
one example of a hydrocarbon, other than pentane,

(ii) Part that is sticky to trap the pollen grain. having more than three isomers. A hydrocarbon
atoms in
(iv) Part that develops into a fruit. having one double bond has 100 carbon
of its molecule. Find the number of hydrogen atoms
OR () List two reasons for the appearance
variations among the progeny formed by in this molecule.
sexual reproduction. motor.
Q19. Draw a labelled diagram of an electric
(i) and working. What is the
B Explain its principle
function of a split ring in an electric motor?

OR How does a solenoid behave like magnet? Can

a

south poles of a
you determine the north and
current-carrying solenoid with the help of a bar
-D
magnet? Explain.