SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 4

Class – X
Session -2021-22 (TERM 1) Time Allowed: 90 minutes
Subject- Science Maximum Marks: 40

General Instructions:
1. The question paper contains three parts A, B and C
2. Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Any 16 questions are to be attempted
3. Section B consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Any 16 questions are to be attempted
4. Section C consists of 10 questions based on two Case Studies. Attempt any 8 questions.
5. There is no negative marking.

SECTION A
Section A consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Any 16 questions are to be attempted.

1. Which metal is an exception for the fact that "all metals exist as solids at room
temperature"? [1 mark]
(a.) Gallium (b.) Mercury (c.) Bromine (d.)Aluminium

2. What are the components of the transportation system in human beings? [1 mark]
(a.) Heart (b.) Blood (c.) Blood vessels (d.) All of the above

3. When you add lead nitrate to potassium iodide, their particles combine to form? [1
mark]
(a.) Lead iodide, potassium nitrate (b.) Lead iodide, potassium carbonate
(c.) Lead, magnesium carbonate (d.)Potassium iodide, potassium nitride

4. In real image, light rays _____ after reflection. [1 mark]

(a.) Meet (b.) Do not meet (c.) Both of these (d.)None of these
5. ___________ is an essential element used in the synthesis of proteins and other
compounds taken from soil. [1 mark]
(a.) Sulphur (b.) Oxygen (c.) Nitrogen (d.) Carbon dioxide

6. Concave lens ___ light rays. [1 mark]

(a.) Converge (b.) Diverge (c.) Both of the above (d.) None of the above

7. Which of the following options agree with the parameters of a balanced chemical
equation in all the cases? [1 mark]
(a.) Avogadro’s law (b.)Law of multiple proportion
(c.) Law of conservation of mass (d.) Law of gaseous volumes

8. In the below figure, the angle of the prism is _____. [1 mark]

(a.) ∠𝑁𝐸𝐴 (b.) ∠𝑀𝐹𝐴 (c.) ∠𝐵𝐹𝐴 (d.) ∠𝐵𝐴𝐶

9. Assertion : In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide

and aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow precipitate is formed.
Reason : The yellow precipitate is Lead nitrate. [1 mark]
(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.
10. What reacts with acid to form salt and water? [1 mark]
(a.) Metal oxides (b.) Metal hydrides (c.) Metal carbide (d.) ALL OF THESE

11. What changes can be observed in the solution when an aluminium strip is kept
immersed in freshly prepared ferrous sulphate solution taken in a test tube? [1 mark]
(a.) Green solution slowly turns brown (b.)Lower end of test tube becomes slightly
warm
(c.) Light green solution changes to red (d.)Light green solution changes to blue

12. What colour change do you observe when hydrated copper sulphate is heated?[1
mark]
(a.) Blue to red (b.) Blue to green (c.) Blue to white (d.) Blue to yellow

13. The basic functions performed by living organisms to maintain their life on this earth
are called _____. [1 mark]
(a.) Life processes (b.) Life cycle (c.) Living processes (d.) None of the above

14. Assertion : Power of a convex lens is positive and that of a concave lens is negative.
Reason : Convex lens forms real image and concave lens forms virtual image. [1 mark]
(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.

15. What is the pH value of Neutral substances? [1 mark]

(a.) 2 (b.) 4 (c.) 5 (d.) 7

16. Assertion: Mirror formula can be applied to a plane mirror.

Reason: A plane mirror is a spherical mirror of infinite focal length. [1 mark]
(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.

17. ATP is called _____. [1 mark]

(a.) Brain of cells (b.) Strength of cells (c.) Energy currency of cells (d.) Nerves of
cells

18. A concave lens has a focal length of 15 cm. If the object is placed at 30cm and the
image is at a distance of 10cm, find the magnification produced by the lens. [1 mark]
(a.) -0.33 (b.) 3 (c.) -3 (d). 0.33

19. Magnification produced by a _________ gives the relative extent to which the
image of an object is magnified with respect to the object size. [1 mark]
(a.) Spherical mirror (b.) Plane mirror (c.) Both of the above (d.) None of the above

20. What is excretion? [1 mark]

(a.) It is a whitish water fluid that is squeezed out from contracting blood clots.
(b.) It is the process of throwing out waste products and other harmful chemicals
from the body.
(c.) It is the expulsion of urine from the body.
(d.) None of these

SECTION B
Section B consists of 20 questions of 1 mark each. Any 16 questions are to be attempted.

1. The property which is common between vinegar and curd is that they: [1 mark]
(a.) Have a sweet taste (b.) It has a bitter taste (c.) Are tasteless (d.) Have sour taste

2. When is the rain said to be acidic? [1 mark]

 (a.)When its pH is < 8.1 (b.) When its pH is > 5.6
(c.) When its pH is > 8.1 (d.)When its pH is < 5.6

3. Identify the correct equation to represent respiration. [1 mark]

(a.) Water + Oxygen →Carbon dioxide + Food + Energy
(b.) Food + Carbon dioxide → Carbon monoxide + Water + Energy
(c.) Glucose+ Oxygen→ Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
(d.) Food + Oxygen → Carbon monoxide + Food + Energy

4. Which of the following has the highest optical density? [1 mark]

(a.) Refractive index of diamond is 2.42 (b.) Refractive index of kerosene is 1.44
(c.)Refractive index of turpentine is 1.47 (d.) Refractive index of air is 1.0003

5. Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound? [1 mark]

(a.) NaCl (b.) MgO (c.)𝐶𝑎𝐹2 (d.)All of the above

6. Which living organism moves very slowly? [1 mark]

(a.) Animals (b.) Plants (c.) Humans (d.) All of above

7. What does a pH of 14 mean? [1 mark]

(a.) Very alkaline (b.) Less alkaline (c.)Neutral (d.)None of these

8. Assertion : Concave mirror has a real focus.

Reason : Concave mirror always form a real image. [1 mark]
(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.

9. What metabolic wastes do kidneys dissolve? [1 mark]

(a.) Urea (b.) Uric acid (c.) Inorganic salts (d.) All of the above
10. A ray of light which is incident normally on a mirror is reflected back _________.[1
mark]
(a.) In a different path (b.) Along its own path
(c.) In a zigzag manner (d.) Can't determine

11. In which of the following vertebrate group/groups, does the heart not pump
oxygenated blood to different parts of the body? [1 mark]
(a.)Pisces and amphibians (b.)Amphibians and reptiles
(c.)Amphibians only (d.)Pisces only

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12. How do [𝐻 ] ions exist in water? [1 mark]
+ +
(a.) As Hydronium [𝐻3𝑂] ion (b.) As Oxonium [𝐻2𝑂] ion
+
(c.) As Hydroxyoxidanium [𝐻3𝑂2 ] ion (d.) None of these

13. The least deviated colour is _______. [1 mark]

(a.) Yellow (b.)Indigo (c.) Red (d.) Violet

14. What is the chemical formula of washing soda? [1 mark]

(a.) 𝑁𝑎𝐻𝐶𝑂3 (b.)𝑁𝑎2𝐶𝑂3 (c.) NaCl (d.) NaOH

15. Select the element that is the best conductor of heat from the following. [1 mark]
(a.) Iron (b.) Zinc (c.) Copper (d.) None of these

16. __________ are utilised for providing energy to plants. [1 mark]

(a.) Starch (b.) Glucose (c.) Carbohydrates (d.) Chloroplasts

17. Assertion (A): The phenomenon of scattering of light by the colloidal particles gives
rise to the Tyndall effect.
 Reason (R) : The colour of the scattered light depends on the size of the scattering
particles. [1 mark]
(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.

18. A group of light rays originating from a source and travelling in a definite direction is
known as _______. [1 mark]
(a.) Beam of rays (b.) Beam of light (c.) Beam of message (d.)None

19. The pH of soil A is 7.5 while that of soil B is 4.5. Which of the two soils, A or B, should be
treated with powdered chalk to adjust its pH and why? [1 mark]
(a.) Soil B is acidic in nature as its pH is less than 7. Therefore soil B should be treated
with powdered chalk to reduce the acidity so that plants will grow without any harm.
(b.) Soil A is acidic in nature as its pH is less than 7. Therefore soil A should be treated
with powdered chalk to reduce the acidity so that plants will grow without any harm.
(c.) Soil A is acidic in nature as its pH is less than 10. Therefore soil A should be treated
with powdered chalk to reduce the acidity so that plants will not grow without any
harm.
(d.) None of these

20. In outer space, the sky looks dark and _____ instead of blue. [1 mark]
(a.) Red (b.)Orange (c.)Black (d.) White

SECTION C
Case Study Based Questions
Section C consists of 10 questions of 1 mark each. Any 8 questions are to be attempted.
Case Study 1 - The process of extracting metal ores buried deep underground is called
Mining. The metal ores are found in the earth’s crust in varying abundance. The extraction of
metals from ores is what allows us to use the minerals in the ground! The ores are very
different from the finished metals that we see in buildings and bridges. Ores consist of the
desired metal compound and the impurities and earthly substances called Gangue. The
extraction of metals and its isolation occurs over a few major steps: Concentration of
Ore,Isolation of metal from concentrated Ore, Purification of the metal.

1. The process of extracting metal ores buried deep underground is

called _______. [1 mark]
(a)Gangue (b)Mining

2. State True or False. The extraction of metals from ores is what allows us to use the
minerals in the ground. [1 mark]
(a)True (b)False
 3. Ores consist of the desired metal compound and the impurities and earthly
substances which are called as [1 mark]
(a)Gangue (b)Mining

4. The extraction of metals and its isolation involves steps like- [1 mark]
(a)Concentration of ores (b)Isolation of metal from concentrated Ore
(c)Purification of the metal (d)All of the above

5. State True or False. The metal ores are found in the earth’s crust in varying
Abundance. [1 mark]
(a)True (b)False

Case Study 2 - Rishaan experienced muscular cramps during the training session for his
upcoming football match. Mr. Sen, his coach advised him on a schedule of some aerobic
exercises to overcome his problem of muscular cramps. Rishaan followed his coach's advice
and did not face the problem of muscular cramps again during his match.

1. Which life process is depicted by the above passage? [1 mark]

(a.)Respiration (b.)Digestion (c.)Nutrition (d.)Excretion

2. Lack of oxygen in muscles often leads to cramps due to [1 mark]

(a.)Conversion of pyruvate to ethanol (b.)Conversion of glucose to pyruvate
 (c.)Conversion of pyruvate to glucose (d.)Conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid

3. Is lactic acid produced by anaerobic respiration in yeast? [1 mark]

(a)Yes (b)No

4. Is carbon dioxide produced by anaerobic respiration in yeast? [1 mark]

(a)Yes (b)No

5. Why there is an increase in lactic acid concentration in the blood at the beginning of
the exercise? [1 mark]
(a.)Lack of oxygen (b.)Excess of oxygen
(c.)Lack of carbon dioxide (d.)Excess of carbon dioxide

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 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 4
Class – X
Session -2021-22 (TERM 1) Time Allowed: 90 minutes
Subject- Science ANSWER SCRIPT Maximum Marks: 40
Section A Section B Section C
Q.No. ABCD Q.No. ABCD Q.No. ABCD

1 OOOO 21 OOOO 41 OOOO

2 OOOO 22 OOOO 42 OOOO

3 OOOO 23 OOOO 43 OOOO

4 OOOO 24 OOOO 44 OOOO

5 OOOO 25 OOOO 45 OOOO

6 OOOO 26 OOOO 46 OOOO

7 OOOO 27 OOOO 47 OOOO

8 OOOO 28 OOOO 48 OOOO

9 OOOO 29 OOOO 49 OOOO

10 OOOO 30 OOOO 50 OOOO

11 OOOO 31 OOOO

12 OOOO 32 OOOO

13 OOOO 33 OOOO

14 OOOO 34 OOOO
Examiner's Signature
15 OOOO 35 OOOO

16 OOOO 36 OOOO

17 OOOO 37 OOOO

18 OOOO 38 OOOO

19 OOOO 39 OOOO
Invigilator's Signature
20 OOOO 40 OOOO
 SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER - 4
Class – X
Session -2021-22 (TERM 1) Time Allowed: 90 minutes
Subject- Science Maximum Marks: 40

ANSWER KEY

Section A Section B Section C

1. B 21. D 41. B
2. C 22. D 42. A
3. A 23. C 43. A
4. A 24. A 44. D
5. C 25. D 45. A
6. B 26. B 46. A
7. C 27. A 47. D
8. D 28. A 48. A
9. C 29. D 49. A
10. A 30. B 50.
11. B 31. D
12. C 32. A
13. A 33. C
14. A 34. B
15. D 35. C
16. A 36. C
17. C 37. A
18. D 38. B
19. A 39. A
20. B 40. C