SAINIK SCHOOL GOALPARA

PRE BOARD EXAMINATION

SET-1
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
CLASS: X
SESSION: 2020-21
Time allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
(i) The question paper comprises four sections A, B, C and D. There are 36
questions in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) 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.
(iii) 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.
(iv) 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.
(v) Section–D – question no. - 34 to 36 are long answer type questions carrying 5
marks each. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120
words.
(vi) 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.
(vii) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be drawn.
SECTION-A
No Question Marks
1 What is the radius of curvature of a plane mirror? 1

2 Why is red colour selected for danger signal lights? 1

3 What is the cause of dispersion of light by prism? 1

OR
Why does the sky appear dark instead of blue to an astronaut?

4 Name the components of blood which transport: 1

(i) Food,carbon dioxide and nitrogenous wastes
(ii) Oxygen

5 Write the relationship between heat energy produced in a conductor when potential 1
difference V is applied across its terminals and a current, I flows through it for the
time ‘t’.

6 A beam of light is incident through the hole on side A and emerges out of the hole 1
on the other face of the box as shown in the figure. What type of lens could be
inside the box?

7 Why do stars twinkle? 1

8 A lens forms an image at Y of an object at X. Where does the lens form an image 1
of an object at P?

9 What indication do we get by appearance of dwarf plant in F2 generation? 1

OR
What is sex of the baby that inherits Y-chromosome from the father?

10 If a woman is using copper –T, will it help in protecting against sexually transmitted 1
diseases?
OR
Why is temperature of scrotal sac approximately 2OC less than the body
temperature?
11 Name the intermediate and the end products of glucose breakdown on aerobic 1
respiration.
OR
In the experiment “Chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis”, Why does the
green part of variegated leaf turns blue black after putting in iodine solution?

12 1
Out of Li and K , which one have stronger metallic character and why?

OR
The formula of magnesium oxide is MgO. State the formula of barium nitrate and
barium sulphate, if barium belongs to the same group.
13 1
X + YSO4------ XSO4 + Y
Y + XSO4------ No reaction
Out of two elements, ‘X’ and ‘Y’ which is more reactive and why?

14 For question numbers 14,15 and 16, two statements are given—one labeled 1
Assertion (A) and the other labeled Reason(R).Select the correct answer to the
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
A: Copper sulphate solution turns blue litmus red.
R: Copper sulphate is salt of strong acid H2SO4, weak base Cu(OH)2, therefore ,
acidic in nature.
15 A: The angle of incidence and reflection are equal 1
R: The angle between incidence ray and normal is called angle of incidence.

16 A: CO + 2H2------ CH3OH 1
R: It is a combination reaction because CO combines with H2 to form CH3OH i.e.
two substances combine to form a single compound.
OR
A: Corrosion of iron is known asrusting.
R: Corrosion of iron takes place in the presence of both airand moisture.
Answer Q. No 17-20 contain five sub-parts each. You are expected to answer any four sub-
parts in these questions.
17 Read the following and answer any four questions from 17(i) to 17(v) 1X4

The growing size of the human population is a cause of concern for all people. The
rate of birth and death in a given population will determine its size. Reproduction is
the process by which organisms increase their population. The process of sexual
maturation for reproduction is gradual and takes place while general body growth is
still going on. Some degree of sexual maturation does not necessarily mean that
the mind or the body is ready for sexual acts or for having and bringing up children.
Various contraceptive devices are being used by human beings to control the size
of population.

(i) Which of the following is not a common sign of sexual maturation either in boys
or girls?
(a) Pubic hair (b) Menstrual cycle in females
(c) Broad shoulders in females (d) Wider chest in males

(ii) Which contraceptive method changes the hormonal balance of the body?
(a) Condoms (b) Oral pills (c) IUCD (d) None of these

(iii) Sex ratio of females/1000 males in different states are as follows:

States 2013-15 2012-14

Delhi 869 876
Haryana 831 866
Uttar Pradesh 879 869
Punjab 889 870

Name the state which improves the ratio to maximum extent in 2013-15
(a) Delhi (b) Haryana (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Punjab

(iv) According to the table in the above question , which state declines this ratio to
maximum extent in 2013-15
(a) Delhi (b) Haryana (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Punjab

(v) What is the major cause of less females than males in India?
(a) Male lives longer than females
(b) Naturally male child birth rate is higher than female child
(c) Female foeticide
(d) None of these
18 Read the following and answer any four questions from 18(i) to 18(v) 1X4

The data for four elements is given below:

Element Carbon Nitrogen Fluorine Neon
Symbol C N F Ne
Structure Macromolecular Simple Simple Single atom
Molecules, N2 Molecules, F2 He
Boiling 4200 -196 -188 -246
O
point/ C

(i) Name the element that is solid at room temperature.

(a) Carbon (b) Nitrogen (c) Fluorine (d) Neon

(ii) Why is the boiling point of carbon the highest?

(a) Carbon atoms linked through strong ionic bonds to form molecules.
(b) Carbon atoms are close together with strong covalent bond
(c) Carbon atoms are small in size thus have more stronger attractions among
them.
(d) Carbon atoms are not linked to each other.
 (iii) Which of the following element is inert?
(a) Carbon (b) Nitrogen (c) Fluorine (d) Neon

(iv) Carbon has many allotropes with macromolecular structure. Which of the
following is not such king of allotrope of carbon?
(a) Diamond (b) Fullerene (c) Graphite (d) Coke

(v) Which of the following is the most reactive element?

(a) Carbon (b) Nitrogen (c) Fluorine (d) Neon

19 Read the following and answer any four questions from 19(i) to 19(v) 1X4

(i) What is the range of resistivity in metal which are conductor of electricity
(a) 10-8 to 10-7 Ωm (b) 10-7 to 10-6 Ωm
(c) 10-8 to 10-6 Ωm (d) 10-8 to 10-4 Ωm

(ii) Why are alloys used in heating devices like electric iron, toasters, immersion
rods, etc.?
I. Alloys have high resistivity.
II. Alloys do not oxidize or burn at high temperature
III. Alloys have high conductivity thus allow high current through it

(a) III only (b) I only (c) II and III (d) I and II

(iii) Which of the following is used in transmission wires?

(a) Cu (b) Al (c) Zn (d) Fe

(iv) Which is best conducting metal?

(a) Cu (b) Ag (c) Au (d) Hg

(v) Based on resistivity, which of the following is better to use as insulation to

protect us from electric current.
(a) Glass (b) Hard rubber (c) Nichrome (d) Diamond

20 Read the following and answer any four questions from 20(i) to 20(v) 1X4

When a single parent is involve in the formation of a new individual, without the
fusion of gametes, it is called asexual reproduction. It involves repeatedmitotic
divisions.Sexual reproduction is a process of combining DNA from different
individuals during reproduction. This is brought about by the fusion of the male and
female gametes.
 (i) The name of the organisms undergoing reproductionin the diagram is

(a) Paramecium (b) Planaria (c) Ascaris (d) Spirogyra

(ii) Choose the right option

A B C D E
(a) Fallopian tube Oviduct Uterus Cervix Vagina
(b) Oviduct Vas deferens Ovary Vagina Cervix
(c) Ovary Oviduct Uterus Cervix Vagina
(d) Ovary Fallopian tube Uterus Vagina Cervix

(iii) Where does fertilisation occur in human females?

(a) Uterus (b) Cervix (c) Oviduct (d) None of these

(iv) The simple animals like Planaria can be cut into a number of pieces and each
piece grows into a complex organism. What is the process known as?
(a) Budding (b) Fragmentation (c) Regeneration (d) Fission

(v) Spirogyra reproduces by

(a) Fission (b) Regeneration (c) Fragmentation (d) Budding

SECTION-B
21 Identify the type of magnetic field represented by the magnetic field lines given 2
below and name the type of conductors which can produce them.

22 The values of current I flowing in a given resistor for the corresponding values of 2
 potential difference V across the resistor are given below:

I (Ampere) .05 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

V(Volts) 1.6 3.4 6.7 10.2 13.2
Plot a graph between V and I and calculate the resistance of that resistor.

23 You have three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two 2
contains an acidic and a basic solution, respectively. If you are given only red
litmus paper, how will you identify the contents of each test tube?
OR
Equal lengths of magnesium ribbon are taken in the test tubes ‘A’ and ‘B’.
Hydrochloric acid(HCl) is added to test tube ‘A’ while acetic acid (CH3COOH) is
added to test tube ‘B’. In which test tube, will the fizzing occur more vigorously and
why?

24 A solution of potassium chloride when mixed with silver nitrate solution, an 2

insoluble white substance is formed.Write the chemical reaction involved also
mention the type of reaction.

25 A ray of light incident on rectangular glass slab emerges parallel to itself. Draw a 2
labelled diagram to justify this statement.

OR
Define absolute refractive index.Mention its unit. Can the value of absolute
refractive index be smaller than 1? Justify your answer.

26 How the metallic character of elements does changes along a period of the 2
periodic table from left to right and why?

SECTION-C
27 Show the path of the reflected ray, after reflection in each case.

28 (i) What is the role of epiglottis in digestive tract? 3

(ii) Explain the statement, “Bile does not contain any enzyme, but it is essential for
digestion”
OR
How is the small intestine designed to facilitate complete digestion and absorption
of food?

29 Based on the group valency of elements, state the formula of the following, giving 3
justification for each

(i) Oxides of Group 1 elements.

(ii) Halides of the elements of Group 13
(iii) Compounds formed when an element of group 2 combines with an element of
group 16

30 3
What is solenoid? Draw a diagram to show magnetic lines of force around a
current carrying solenoid. Why current carrying solenoid is said to behave like a
bar magnet?
31 (i) What is the role of glomerulus in nephrons? 3
(ii) How is excretion in human being different from excretion in plants?
32 A electron enters a magnetic field , at right angle to the field direction. 3
(i) State the rule to find the direction of force acting on the electron.

Magnetic Field

Electron
(ii) What will be the direction of force acting on the electron, in the above case?
33 (i) Two conductors A & B of resistance 5 ohm and 10 ohm respectively can be 3
arranged in parallel and later on in series.
In each arrangement, the total voltage applied is 120V. In which arrangement will
the voltage across A and B be the same and in which case will the current flowing
through A and B be the same?
(ii) Calculate the total resistance of each arrangement.
SECTION-D
34 The structural formula of five compounds are given below. 5

(i) Which two compounds belong to the same homologous series?

(ii) Which compound belongs to the same homologous series as ethanol?
(iii) What is the name of compound C
(iv) Which compound when dissolve in water turns blue litmus red?
(v) Name the homologous series for compound B.
35 (i) Identify A,B,C and D in the given diagram and write their names. 5

(ii) What is pollination? Explain its significance.

(iii) Explain the process of fertilisation in flowers. Name the parts of the flower that
develop after fertilisation into (a) seed (b) Fruit.

OR
(i) Draw the diagram of female reproductive system in human being and match and
mark the part(s):
(a) Where block is created surgically to prevent fertilisation?
(b) Where CuT is inserted?
(c) Inside which condom can be placed.
36 (i) Name the organisms which belong to the first and third tropical level in food 5
chain comprising of the following:
Insects, birds, frog and grass.
(ii) If amount of energy available at frog level is 2000 J, calculate the level of energy
in other trophic levels mentioned above.
(iii) A healthy ecosystem comprises of 4 to 5 trophic levels. What is the limitation to
exceed it?
OR

(i) Give reason to justify the following:

(a) The existence of decomposers is essential in a biosphere.
(b) Flow of energy in a food chain is unidirectional.
(ii) Why is improper disposal of waste a curse to environment?

Good wishes