CONFEDEFRATION OF KERALA

SAHODAYA COMPLEXES
COMMON MODEL EXAMINATION (2021-2022)
Class: X
SCIENCE (086)
ANSWER KEY
Maximum Marks: 40 Time: 2Hrs

SET-3
Answers
1. (a)C3H4 and C6H10 belong to the alkynes group. Alkynes are organic molecules made of the functional
group Carbon-carbon triple bonds and are written with the empirical formula of CnH2n-2. They are
unsaturated Hydrocarbons. Molecular formula of an alkyne with five carbon atoms will be C5H [(2x5)-2]
= C5H8 [1]
(b) Allotropism [ 1]
2. The electronic configuration of these elements are :
(a) A ( Z = 7) 2, 5;
B (Z = 8) 2, 6;
C (Z = 9) 2, 7
Position of element A = 15th group and 2nd period
Position of element B = 16th group and 2nd period ‘
Position of element C = 17th group and 2nd period.
(b) In general, atomic size decreases along a period. Therefore, decreasing order of size is A > B > C
(c) The element C (Z = 9) is fluorine. It is the most reactive element since it needs only one electron to
acquire a noble gas configuration [1+1]
3. (a) Ovules develop in to seeds ½

Ovary develops in fruit ½

(b) Transfer of pollen grain from anther to the stigma of a flower [1]

4. Ozone is formed in the stratosphere by the combination of O2 and oxygen atom. [1]
Or the higher energy UV radiation split apart some molecular oxygen (O2) to free oxygen (O) atoms [1]
These atoms combine with the molecular oxygen to form ozone.

OR
O2 O+ O 1/
UV Rays 2
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 O+ O2 O3 ½
Ozone layer protect our environment from UV radiation; 1/
2

U-V radiation is highly damaging to organisms for example U-V radiations can be skin cancer. ½

5. 5000kJ
Primary producers are autotrophs; they are the only organisms in the ecosystem; which convert sunlight
energy to chemical energy and given as food energy to all consumers in the ecosystem. [1+1=2]
OR
DDT is a non-biodegradable pesticide chemical.
This chemical enters in the food chain by a process of eating and being eaten; leading to bio-magnification.
[1]
The quantity of DDT is magnified ten times in the body of higher organisms.
Here it is bird. This pesticide inhibit the formation of shell in eggs of these birds leading to the extinction
of such birds. [1]
6. a. Figure 13.10 ,NCERT Text book Page no. 229 1
b. Fleming’s left hand rule & statement 1/ + 1/
2 2

7. a. one 1/
2
1
b. Oviduct/fallopian tube /2
c. If fertilization does not take place, all preparations made in the uterus for receiving young one slowly
breaks and comes out through the vagina as blood and mucous known as menstruation. 1
8. The organic compounds having the same molecular formula but different structures are known as
isomers. Isomers of first three members of alkane series are not possible because only one arrangement
of carbon atoms is possible in their molecules.

9. (a) The element Z is the most reactive metal. 1

(b) The elements are present in group 17. The family is that of halogens. 1
(c) The element argon (Ar) is also present in group 18 1
OR
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 Characteristics P Q

Less than Q More than P

3 4
(a) No. of electrons in their atoms
11 12
19 20 (any one pair)

(b) Metallic character More metallic Less metallic

(c) Formula of their oxides p2O QO

10. In human, sex is genetically determined out of 23 pairs of chromosomes. One pair is sex chromosome.
This one pair in female is X&X and in male it is X&Y. 1
During gamete formation, female produces only one type of egg ie, egg carrying X chromosome. But
male produces two types of gametes. Sperm carrying X chromosome and sperm carrying Y chromosome.
1
If egg fertilizes with sperm carrying X chromosome, the offspring will be female. If the egg fertilizes
with the sperm carrying Y chromosome, the offspring will be male. So male and female in the ratio 1:1.
1
11. a. Amount of charge transferred =96000C
Time taken =2hrs=2×60×60sec

=7200sec ½

Potential difference =40V

Heat generated =V×i×t ½

and we know that ; i=tQ

So, H=VQ =40×96000 =3.84×106J

Power =1KW=1000W & Voltage =220 V

P=V×I ½

So, I=VP : I=220 x 1000=4.545A ½

The fuse wire should be able to pass at least 4.545 A current.

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 So, the rating should be 5A. ½

12. I. a. =( + ) =
Rp=2 Ω
Effective resistance of combination= 4 Ω+ 2 Ω = 6Ω ½
Current I = V/R=24 V/6 Ω =4 A ½
b. Since the equivalent resistance of 3Ω and 6Ω is 2Ω, potential difference between the ends of
this resistor is V=4A x 2Ω=8 V

Currents through 6 Ω resistor is I6= 8volt/6Ω=4/3 A=1.33 A ½

Currents through 3 Ω resistor is I3=8volt/3Ω=8/3 A= 2.67A ½

c. Potential difference between the ends of the 4Ω resistance is;

V=Ix R V=4Ax4Ω=16 V 1

II. a. The potential difference across a conductor is said to be 1 volt when the work done in carrying a unit
positive charge from one point to the other is 1 joule 1
b. Initial length =l, Initial cross section =A

Initial Resistance =ρl/A : R=ρl/A=2Ω ....(1) ½

Final length l′=2l Final cross section area A′ =2A

Final Resistance R′=ρl/A′=ρ2lx2/A=4ρl/A

R′=4R=4×2=8Ω ½

c. Rate of electrical work done is Power

SI unit of Power is Watt. Power is 1 W when the rate of consumption of energy is 1 JS−1 1

13. a. During gamete formation, meiosis occurs in the reproductory organs /gonads. During meiosis, the
homologous chromosome separate and the gamete contain only one from a pair. ie, the gametes are
haploid. Sexual reproduction needs male and female gametes. When these two haploid gametes fuse
together the original DNA content is regained. 1½
b. There is a chance of exchange of DNA content occurs during meiosis /gamete formation. ie, Genetic
recombination’s/mixing paternal &maternal genes. 1½
14. a. RrYy 1
b. Because Yellow seed colour and Round seed are dominant characters. ½
Green and wrinkled nature are recessive. ½
c. Yellow Winkled ½
Green Round ½
30 Yellow Winkled ½

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 30 Green Round ½
OR
d. Mendel crossed a tall pea plant with a dwarf pea plant, all plants in F1 generation are tall.
In theF2 generation, when F1 plants are self-pollinated, 3/4 of the offspring are tall
1/4 of the offspring dwarf. ie. a ratio 3:1 2
15. a. Galvanometer shows deflection because of electromagnetic induction 1
b. Galvanometer shows deflection because of electromagnetic induction 1
c. Galvanometer shows deflection because of electromagnetic induction & whenever magnetic field lines
linked with a conductor changes due to the relative motion of either the conductor or the magnet, the
current will be induced in the conductor. This process is called Electromagnetic induction. [1+1]
OR
d. No deflection in the galvanometer. Definition of Fleming’s Right hand rule [1+1]

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