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Sample Paper 8 Solutions

Class X 2022-23
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected
to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A consists of 20 Objective Type questions carrying 1 mark each.
4. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the
range of 30 to 50 words.
5. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should
in the range of 50 to 80 words.
6. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions should
be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.

2. Translate the following statement into the chemical

SECTION-A equation and choose the correct option “Hydrogen
gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.”
(a) 3H 2 (g) + N 2 (g) $ 2NH 3 (g)

Select and write one most appropriate option out of the (b) H 2 (g) + N 2 (g) $ NH 2 (g)
four options given for each of the questions 1 – 20.
(c) 2H (g) + N 2 (g) $ 2NH 3
(d) None of these
1. Action of stem on a metal is shown in the figure.


Ans : (a) 3H 2 (g) + N 2 (g) $ 2NH 3 (g)
H 2 (g) + N 2 (g) $ NH 3
After balancing the equation becomes.
3H 2 (g) + N 2 (g) $ 2NH 3 (g)

3. The physical change is:

The metal sample in the above experiment is- (a) melting of butter
(a) Zinc (b) burning of paper
(b) Copper (c) digestion of food
(c) Aluminium (d) bursting of crackers
(d) Platinum


Ans : (a) melting of butter


Ans : (a) Zinc Melting of butter is a physical change. A change
Zinc reacts with steam and produces zinc oxide and in which there is a change in physical appearance
hydrogen gas. Platinum lies below hydrogen and is of a substance but no change in its composition is
less reactive than hydrogen. Thus it does not react known as a physical change.
with water.
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4. What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is 6.

added to iron fillings? Tick the correct answer :
(a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.
(b) Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced.
(c) No reaction takes place.
(d) Iron salt and water are produced.


Ans : (a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are
produced.
The following reaction takes place :
Fe + 2HCl $ FeCl2 + H2
Thus, hydrogen and iron chloride are produced.

This figure illustrates the reaction of hydrochloric

acid with washing soda. Which of the following gas
is gas evolved in this experiment?
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Nitrogen
5. Test tubes A, B and C contain zinc sulphate, silver (d) Helium
nitrate and iron (II) sulphate solutions respectively
as shown in the figure. Copper pieces are added to

Ans : (a) Carbon dioxide
each test tubes. Blue colour will appear in case of The gas evolved in the reaction turns lime water
milky. Therefore, the evolved gas is carbon dioxide.
Thus, this experiment shows that acids decompose
sodium carbonate to produce carbon dioxide.

7. The correct electron dot structure of a water

molecule is

Ans : (c)

It has a total of 6 valance electrons among them

2 are used to make bonds with H and the rest are
present as lone pairs. So, H2O have two bonded pair
of electrons and two lone pair of electrons.

8. Which of the following statements are true about

(a) Test tube A respiration?
A. Haemoglobin has greater affinity for CO 2 than
(b) Test tube B
O2.
(c) Test tube C B. The gaseous exchange takes place in the alveoli.
(d) All the test tube C. During inhalation ribs move inward and


Ans : (b) Test tube B diaphragm is raised.
D. Haemoglobin has greater affinity for O 2 than
Copper is more reactive than silver and displaces CO 2 .
silver from its salt solution.
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(a) B and D
(b) A and C
(c) B and C
(d) A and B


Ans : (d) A and B
Gas exchange takes place in the millions of alveoli
in the lungs and the capillaries that envelop them.
Inhaled oxygen moves from the alveoli to the blood
capillaries, and carbon dioxide moves from the
blood in the capillaries to the air in the alveoli.
During inhalation, the diaphragm contractions occur
when they induce the lower ribs to move upward and
forward, which also increases the thoracic volume.
And the ribs move outward because of the central
tendon of the diaphragm which pushes down the
liver and stomach, and which acts like fulcrum.
Alveoli, is the site for gaseous exchange which
increases the surface area for facilitating the process.
And carbon monoxide has 210 times greater affinity
for haemoglobin than oxygen .At the end of each
bronchiole it is a special area that leads into a
clump of tiny air sacs called alveoli.
9. Atmospheric nitrogen is converted into organic
matter by with plant with the help of
(a) Bacteria
(b) Organic compounds
(c) Air born viruses
(d) Fertilizers


Ans : (a) Bacteria
Bacteria such as rhizobium and certain blue-green
algae present in the soil can fix atmospheric nitrogen
and convert into usable nitrogenous compounds,
which are used by plants for the synthesis of plant
proteins and other compounds.
10. A cross between a tall plant (TT) and short pea
plant (tt) resulted in progeny that were all tall
plants because
(a) tallness is the dominant trait
(b) shortness is the dominant trait
(c) tallness is the recessive trait
(d) height of pea plant is not governed by gene
‘T’ or ‘t’


Ans : (a) tallness is the dominant trait
A cross between a tall plant (TT) and short pea
plant (tt) resulted in progeny that were all tall
plants because tallness is the dominant trait.
In F1 generation, the cross between TT and tt
will result in all tall plants. Thus, tallness is the
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dominant trait. When ever two traits of a character
are crossed, the F1 plants show only one of the
traits, this trait is called as the dominant trait. The
other trait (dwarfness) that does not express itself
in F1 generation is called as the recessive trait.
11. Which of the following statements are true ?
(i) Sudden action in response to something in the
environment is called reflex action.
(ii) Sensory neurons carry signals from spinal cord
to muscles.
(iii) Motor neurons carry signals from receptors to
spinal cord.
(iv) The path through which signals are transmitted
from a receptor to a muscle or a gland is called
reflex arc.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (i), (ii) and (iii)


Ans : (c) (i) and (iv)
Statements (ii) and (iii) are wrong in their sense
because sensory neurons carry signals from receptors
to spinal cord and motor neurons carry signals from
spinal cord to the muscles. Statement (i) and (iv)
are true and therefore correct option is (c).
12. Characters that are transmitted from parents to
offspring during reproduction show
(a) only similarities with parents
(b) only variations with parents
(c) both similarities and variations with parents
(d) neither similarities nor variations


Ans : (c) both similarities and variations with
parents
Characters that are transmitted from parents to
offspring shows both similarity and variation. They
show similarity because half of the chromosome
comes from father and half from the mother. They
show variation because of genetic recombination,
mutation and natural selection.
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13. In an electrical circuit three incandescent bulbs (c) parabolic

A, B and C of rating 40 W, 60 W and 100 W (d) straight line
respectively are connected in parallel to an electric
source. Which of the following is likely to happen

Ans : (d) straight line
regarding their brightness ? Magnetic field line at the centre of current carrying
loop appears as a straight line.

15. If the current I through a resistor is increased

by 100% (assume that temperature remains
unchanged), the increase in power dissipated will be
(a) 100% (b) 200%
(c) 300% (d) 400%


Ans : (c) 300%
The new value of current,
I = I + 100% of I = 2I
Initial power, P = I 2 R
Now, the new power,
P = I 2 R = 4I 2 R = 4P
(a) Brightness of all the bulbs will be the same Percentage increase in power
(b) Brightness of bulb A will be the maximum = P − P # 100
P
(c) Brightness of bulb B will be more than that 4 P −P
of A = # 100 = 300%
P
(d) Brightness of bulb C will be less than that of Hence, the increase in power dissipated will be
B 300%.


Ans : (c) Brightness of bulb B will be more than
that of A
Three bulbs connected in parallel to an electric source
consume power 40W, 60 W, 100 W respectively.
As we know, brightness of a bulb is directly
proportional to the power consumed.
Brightness of bulb A<B<C

16. A soft iron bar is introduced inside the current

14. The nature of magnetic field line passing through carrying solenoid as shown in the figure. The
the centre of current carrying circular loop is magnetic field inside the solenoid

(a) will decrease

(b) will remains same
(c) will increase
(d) will become zero


Ans : (c) will increase
(a) circular Soft iron inside the current carrying solenoid act as
(b) ellipse an electromagnet.
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Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based
questions.
17. Assertion : Precipitation reactions produce insoluble
salts.
Reason : Precipitation reaction is a double
decomposition reaction.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and
Reason is the correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but
Reason is not the Correct explanation of the
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.


Ans : (b) Both Assertion and Reason are True
but Reason is not the Correct explanation
of the Assertion.
Precipitation reactions produce insoluble salts.
Precipitation reaction is a double decomposition
reaction but all double decomposition reactions are
not precipitation reaction but only these reactions
which form insoluble substances form precipitate.
Hence both assertion and reason are true but reason
does not explain assertion.
18. Assertion : Learning a skill such as dance and music
is an acquired trait.
Reason : Acquired traits develops in the life time of
an individual and do not pass to the progeny.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.


Ans : (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R)
are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
Trails which develop in the life time of an individual
and do not pass to the progeny are called acquired
traits. Learning a skill such as dance/music/loss
of body parts/weight etc. are example of acquired
traits.
19. Assertion : Dark phase reactions take place at night.
Reason : Dark phase is independent of light, hence,
called light independent phase.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and
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Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but
Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.


Ans : (c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
At night the dark phase reactions do not take place,
they are independent of light. Thus, light is not the
mandatory factor.
20. Assertion : A neutral body may experience a net
non-zero magnetic force.
Reason : The net charge on a current carrying wire
is zero, but it can experience a force in a magnetic
field.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
and reason (R) is the correct explanation of
assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true
but reason (R) is not the correct explanation
of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.


Ans : (a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R)
are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A).
Magnetic force (F ) on moving charge q with velocity
" "
B in magnetic field is given by V
" " "
F = q (V # B)
In current carrying wire, net charge is zero because
of equal number of electrons and protons present in
the wire, but only electrons are moving.
"
Magnetic field (V ) can exerts force on the moving
charge i.e., electrons in current carrying wire.
SECTION-B

Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21. What happens when a metal reacts with dilute acid?


Ans :
Metal salt is formed and hydrogen gas is evolved.
Metal + dilute acid $ Metal salt + Hydrogen e.g.,
Zn (s) + 2HCl (aq) $ ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
Mg (s) + 2HCl (aq) $ MgCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
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o 25. What is meant by near point of a human eye ?

How are the less reactive metals extracted ? Explain
with the help of an example.


Ans :
Metals low in the reactivity series are very less
reactive. The oxides of these metals can be reduced
to metals by heating alone. For example, cinnabar
(HgS) is an ore of mercury. When it is heated in air
(roasted) it is first converted into mercuric oxide
(HgO). Mercuric oxide is then reduced to mercury
on further heating.
2HgS (s) + 3O2 (g) 2HgO (s) + 2SO2 (g)
Heat

Ans :
2Hg (l) + O2 (g)
Heat
2HgO (s)
By near point of a human eye, we mean the nearest
position of an object from a human eye so that its
22. How are the lungs designated in human beings to sharp image is formed on the retina. It is 25 cm for
maximise the area for exchange of gases ? a person with normal vision.


Ans :

o
Write the role of the following parts of an eye :
There are millions of alveoli in the lungs. The
(a) Pupil,
presence of millions of alveoli in the lungs provides
(b) Retina,
a very large area for the exchanges of gases. The
(c) Optic nerve.
availability of large surface area maximises the
exchange of gases.

Ans :
(a) Pupil : The amount of light is controlled by the
size of pupil. In dim light, it opens completely
and in bright light, it becomes very small.
(b) Retina : Retina is a light sensitive surface of
the eye where the real image is formed.
(c) Optic nerve : It carries the electrical signals
from the light sensitive eye cells to the brain.

26. Government of India is imposing ban on the use of

23. If both kidneys of a person stop functioning, which
machine can be used ? What is this procedure
known as ?


Ans :
In such cases, artificial kidney is employed to
remove the metabolic wastes from the blood and to
maintain normal levels of water and mineral ions in
the body fluids. The procedure is known as dialysis.
polythene bags for stopping. List for advantages of
using cloth or jute bags over polythene bags.


Ans :
Advantages of jute and cloth bags are :
(i) They are re–usable.
(ii) They are biodegradable.
(iii) They are stronger than polythene bags and can
carry more load.
(iv) They can be repaired at home if torn.

24. How do autotrophs obtain food ? Explain the process

with the help of a balanced chemical equation. SECTION-C


Ans :
The autotrophs obtain the raw material in the
Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
form of water from soil and carbondioxide from the
atmosphere.
They synthesize their food in the presence of 27. In the electrolysis of water :
sunlight by the process of photosynthesis. (a) Name the gases liberated at anode and cathode.
(b) Why is it that the volume of gas collected on
6CO2 + 12H2 O C 6 H12 O 6 + 6O2 + 6H2 O
Chlorophyll
Sunlight
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one electrode is two times that on the other
electrode?
(c) What would happen if dil. H2 SO 4 is not added
to water ?


Ans :
(a) Gas liberated at anode – Oxygen
(b) On electrolysis water decomposes into hydrogen
and oxygen :
2H2 O (l) Current 2H2 (g) + O2 (g)
Electric
Water decomposes to hydrogen and oxygen in
the ratio of 2 : 1 by volume. The double volume
collected is hydrogen.
(c) If dilutes sulphuric acid is not added to water,
electrolysis will not take place as water is not
a good conductor, if distilled water is used.
Otherwise otherwise also conductivity will be
very low if tap water is used. Sulphuric acid is
added to water to make it a good conductor.
Causes of human population explosion are :
(i) Poverty,
(ii) Lack of family planning.
Family planning enables a couple to decide on the
number of children they want to have and when
to have them. Family planning can be done by
practicing birth control measures. Birth control
can be done by preventing pregnancy in females.
Pregnancy can be prevented either by adopting a
method or procedure by which sperms produced
during copulation between man and his wife, can
be prevented from meeting the ovum (or egg)
and fertilizing it or by preventing implantation
of embryo. Since frequent pregnancies add to our
already exploding population, so a number of
techniques or methods have been developed to
prevent pregnancies in women.

28. (a) What is meant by reactivity series of metals ?

(b) Why metals are not equally reactive? Arrange
the following metals in decreasing order of their 30. Rohit is uses a concave mirror which produces three
reactivity: Fe, Ag, Na, Cu, Al. times enlarged real image of an object placed at 12


Ans : cm in front of it. Calculate the radius of curvature
of the mirror.
(a) The arrangement of metals in order of decreasing
reactivity is called reactivity series of metals.

Ans :
(b) All metals are not equally reactive. The basic Given,
or reactivity is the tendency of metals is lose
Magnification, m =− 3
electrons. Metals which can lose electrons more
easily to form positive asos are more reactive. The Object distance, u = − 12 cm
less reactive do not lose electrons easily. v
But, m =− u
Decreasing order of reactivity : −
Na > Al > Fe > Cu > Ag -3 = v
− 12
v =− 36 cm
bv l+bu l = 1
29. What are the aspects included in reproductive 1 1
health? f
b − 36 l + b − 12 l = 1
1 1


Ans : f
f = b 4 l cm = − 9 cm
The aspects included in the reproductive health are: − 36
(i) Awareness regarding the fertility regulation
method. Now, R = 2f = − 18 cm
(ii) The right, the freedom and the choice to control
child birth.
(iii) The ability to prevent and control sexually 31. (a) Define 1 dioptre of power. Find the focal length of
transmitted disease. a lens of power - 2.0 D .
(iv) To manage disorders related to the reproductive (b) Why does a lemon kept in water in a glass tumbler
system. appear to be bigger than its actual size?


o (c) Study the table given below and state the medium
Write the two causes of human population explosion. in which light ray will travel fastest. Why ?
Explain with the help of suitable examples how this
Medium A B C
explosion can be checked.
Refractive index 1.33 1.5 2.4


Ans :
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Ans :
(a)
(i) One dioptre is the power of a lens of focal
length one metre.
(ii) Using,
1
P = f
- 2.0 D = 1 (m)
f
f =− 0.5 m
(b) This is due to the phenomenon of refraction of
light. A ray of light starting from the lemon kept
in water reaches the water-air interface and bends
away from normal.
To the observer, it appears as the light ray is
coming from the point above the actual point.
This apparent position makes them appear bigger
in size.
(c) The light ray will travel fastest in medium A
because it is the medium with least refractive
index.
32. Explain two ways to induce current in a coil. When
is the induced current produced highest ? State the
rule used to find direction of induced current.


Ans :
(i) By moving a magnet towards or away from a
coil.
(ii) By varying current in one coil induced emf is
produced in the coil.
The induced current is highest when the direction
of motion of coil is perpendicular to the magnetic
field.
Fleming’s right-hand rule is used to find direction
of induced current.
According to this rule, if we stretch the right-hand
such that the thumb, first finger, the central finger
and the thumb are mutually perpendicular to each
other. If the first finger points along the direction
of the field and the thumb indicates the direction
of motion of the conductor, then the direction of
induced current is given by the direction of the
central finger.


o
Write some precautions in the use of electricity.


Ans :
(a) Damaged plugs, switches, sockets, etc. should be
replaced immediately.
(b) Plugs, switches or sockets should not be touched
with wet hands.
(c) All electrical appliances should be given earth
connections.
(d) All the connections and joints at different switches
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and plugs must be tight to avoid sparking.
(e) Rubber gloves and rubber shoes should be worn
while handling a live circuit.
(f) The main circuit Should be switched off, if there
is any sparking or fire in the circuit.
(g) Water should not be thrown in case of fire due to
electric short circuit.
33. You have been selected to talk on “ozone layer
and its protection in the school assembly” on
“Environment Day”
(i) Why should ozone layer be protected to save
the environment ?
(ii) List any two ways that you would stress in your
talk to bring in awareness amongst your fellow
friends that would also help in protection of
ozone layer as well as the environment.


Ans :
Ozone layer helps in shielding the Earth from the
harmful UV radiations coming from sun. If ozone
layer gets depleted UV radiations an directly reach
the Earth’s surface and drastically affect the life on
Earth.
Ozone layer can be protected by :
(a) Stop the release of Chlorofluorocarbon.
(b) Reduce the usage of air conditioner.
(c) Removing the pollutant nitrogen monoxide.
SECTION-D

Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34. A compound X undergoes addition reaction with
H 2 to form a compound Y having molecular mass
30 g mol - 1. X decolourize bromine water and
burns with a smoky flame.
(a) Identify X and Y and write chemical equations
of the reactions involved.
(b) Write the structural formulae of (i) Butanone
and (ii) Pentanoic acid.
(c) Would you be able to check if water is hard by
using a detergent ? Give reason to justify your
answer.


Ans :
(a) X = Ethene
Y = Ethane
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CH 2 = CH 2 + H 2 − Ni or pd $ CH 2 - CH 2 arise in their properties.

These differences are as follows :

Differing Saturated Unsaturated

character hydrocarbons hydrocarbons
Type of All single At least one
C - C bond covalent double or triple
bonds. No pi bond. Have one
bonds or two pi bonds.
Hybridization All in sp3 sp2, sp
of C atom
Reactivity Less reactive More reactive
(c) No we would not be able to check if water
and stability more stable less stable.
is hard by using a detergent. It is because
detergents are long ammonium or sulphonate General C n H 2n + 2 C n H 2n - 2 for
salts of long chain carboxylic acids. The ionic formula alkynes and
ends of these compounds do not form insoluble C n H 2n for
precipitates with the calcium and magnesium alkenes
ions present in hard water. Hardness of water General
could only be checked with soaps which forms structure
scum on reaction with hard water.


o
(a) Write the names and structures of (i) an
alcohol, and (ii) an aldehyde with four carbon
atoms in their molecules. H - C / C - H Ethyne
(b) List two differences between saturated and
unsaturated hydrocarbons


Ans :
(a) 35. Define the term pollination. Differentiate between
(i) The Name of an alcohol with four carbon self pollination and cross pollination. What is the
atoms in its molecule is butanol. The significance of pollination?
structure of butanol is as follows:


Ans :
Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from
anther of a stamen to the stigma of a carpel.
Pollination is a significant process as it helps in
fertilisation by bringing the male gamete (male
pronucleus) closer to the female (egg) and allowing
their fusion. It, helps in the production of seeds
and fruits and thereby help in reproduction as the
seeds formed helps in generation of new off springs.
Cross-pollination helps in the introduction of new
variations in plants.

Self-pollination Cross-pollination
(b) The hydrocarbon in which all the consecutive
1. In self-pollination, In cross-pollination,
carbon atoms are linked by single bonds are
the pollen grains the pollen grains
called Saturated hydrocarbons.
are transferred from are transferred from
The hydrocarbons in which consecutive carbon
anther to stigma anther to stigma of
atoms are linked by at least one double or triple
of the same flower another flower present
bonds are called Unsaturated hydrocarbons.
or different flower on a different plant.
Since the type of bond between carbon atoms
present on the same
in both types is different, certain differences
plant.
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2. In self-pollination, In cross-pollination,
only one plant is two different plants
involved. are involved.
3. It is a sure met- It is not a sure
hod of pollination method of pollination
(pollination rarely (pollination may fail).
fails).
36. Although electric kettle and electric toaster were
used simultaneously in the kitchen to prepare
breakfast for the family, yet the two devices could
work efficiently due to ‘fuse’ used in the electric
circuit.

o
(a) Draw a longitudinal section of a flower and label
the following parts :
(i) Part that produces pollen grain.
(ii) Part that transfers male gametes to the
female gametes.
(iii) Part that is sticky to trap the pollen grain.
(iv) Part that develops into a fruit.
(b) Differentiate between pollination and fertilisation.


Ans :
(a) See Fig.

(i) What is a fuse? Write the material used in fuse

wires. How is a fuse connected in an electric
circuit ?
(ii) State the ratings of fuse used in electric circuits.
(iii) What is the function of a fuse ? How does it
perform its function ?
(iv) A device uses 1 kW electric power when operated
at 220 V. Calculate the rating of the fuse to be
Pollination Fertilisation used.

1. It is the transfer of It is defined as the

Ans :

pollen grains from the fusion of a male
anther of stamens to gamete (sperm) with
the stigma of a carpel a female gamete
through any agency. (an ovum or egg) to
form a zygote during
sexual reproduction.
2. It involves external It doesn’t involve
agencies like air, any external agencies
water, insects (bees but it involves
and butterflies) birds, certain enzymes and
man etc. stimulation without
which sperms can’t
fused with ovum.
(i) An electrical fuse is a low melting point metal
wire that breaks due to heat caused by over-
voltage or high load to avoid short circuit or
failure to the device. Fuse wire is made of
alloy of lead and tin having low melting point
of 200°C. Fuses are always connected in series
with the circuit components to be protected
from the over-current in the circuit.
(ii) 13-amp fuse.
(iii) The main function of the fuse is to provide over-
current protection, of either the load or source
circuit. Its essential component is a metal wire
or strip that melts when too much current
flows through it, interrupting the circuit that
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it connects. (iii) Pungent smelling gas is sulphur dioxide, SO 2 . It

(iv) Given, is a non-metallic oxide, hence acidic in nature.
Power = 1 kW = 1000 W

o
(iv) Ferric oxide or iron (III) oxide.
Voltage = 220 V
P = V#I
So, I =P
V

I = 1000 = 4.545 A
220
The fuse wire should able to pass at least 4.545
A current. So, the rating should be 5 A.
38. The communication between the central nervous
system and the other parts of the body is facilitated
SECTION-E by the peripheral nervous system consisting of
cranial nerves arising from the brain and spinal
nerves arising from the spinal cord. The brain thus

Question no. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions allows us to think and take actions based on that
with 2 to 3 short sub-parts. Internal choice is provided in thinking.
one of these sub-parts. The brain has three such major parts or regions,
namely the fore-brain, mid-brain and hind-brain.
The fore-brain is the main thinking part of the
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brain. It has regions which receive sensory impulses
from various receptors. Separate areas of the fore-
brain are specialised for hearing, smell, sight and so
on. There are separate areas of association where
this sensory information is interpreted by putting
it together with information from other receptors
as well as with information that is already stored
in the brain. Based on all this, a decision is made
about how to respond and the information is passed
on to the motor areas which control the movement
of voluntary muscles.

After seeing the above image answer the following

questions.
(i) What was the colour of the crystals before
heating and after heating?
(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction.
(iii) Which pungent smelling gas is evolved during
the reaction ? What is the nature of this gas?


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(iv) Write the name of the solid substance formed.
(i) Which system facilitates the communication


Ans : between the central nervous system and the
(i) Before heating: Pale green colour. other parts of the body ?
After heating: Reddish brown. (ii) What is the role of the brain ?
Heat
(iii) What are three parts of the human brain ?
(ii) 2FeSO 4 (s) Fe 2 O 3 (s) + SO 2 (g) + SO 3 (g)
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o (i) When the object is at infinity, nature of the

(iv) Which is the main thinking part of the brain ? image will be real, inverted, highly diminished,


Ans : point sized.
(ii) Virtual and erect
(i) The peripheral nervous system consisting of (ii) Infinity
cranial nerves arising from the brain and spinal

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cord system facilitates the communication (iv) Given,
between the central nervous system and the
other parts of the body. Object distance, u =− 50 cm
(ii) The brain thus allows us to think and take Image distance, v =− 10 cm
actions based on that thinking. 1-1 = 1
(iii) The brain has three such major parts or As we know that,
v u f
regions, namely the fore-brain, mid-brain and
hind-brain. -1 - 1 =1
10 - 50 f


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(iv) The fore-brain is the main thinking part of the −5 + 1 = 1
brain. 50 f

f =− 50
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39. Study the following table for a convex lens for
different positions of object and answer the following =− 12.5 cm

questions:

Position of Position of Relative size

object image of image
At infinity At focus F2 Highly
diminished
point sized
Beyond 2F1 Between F2 and Diminished
2F2
At 2F1 At 2F2 Same size

Between F1 and Beyond 2F2 Enlarged

2F1
At focus F1 At infinity Infinitely
large or
highly
enlarged
Between focus On the same Enlarged
F1 and optical side of the lens
centre O as the object
(i) What is the nature of the image, if an object is
placed at infinity ?
(ii) Identify the nature of the image for which the
object is between focus and optical centre.
(iii) What is position of image, when object is place
at focus (f1) ?


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(iv) What is the focal length of a lens for an object


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placed 50 cm from the lens producing virtual
image at a distance of 10 cm in front of the
lens?


Ans :