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SUBJECT: SCIENCE MAX. MARKS: 80
CLASS : X Near New Bus Stand, PN Road, Tirupur DURATION: 3 HRS
General Instruction:
1. This Question Paper has 5 Sections A-E.
2. Section A has 20 MCQs carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 6 questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C has 7 questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D has 3 questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E has 3 case based integrated units of assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the
values of 1, 1 and 2 marks each respectively.
7. All Questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice in 2 Qs of 5 marks, 2 Qs of 3 marks
and 2 Questions of 2 marks has been provided. An internal choice has been provided in the
2marks questions of Section E
8. Draw neat figures wherever required. Take π =22/7 wherever required if not stated.
SECTION – A
Questions 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each.
1. Ayush is putting H2SO4 in the test tube containing water whereas Piyush is putting water in the
test tube containing H2SO4. Which of the two is likely to face danger?
(a) Piyush (b) Ayush (c) None of the two (d) Both Ayush and Piyush
2. Which of the following chemical reactions is incorrect?
Oxygen ( Kreb ' s cycle )
(a) Pyruvate 
in mitochondria
 6CO2  6 H 2 O  38 ATP
in absence of oxygen
(b) Pyruvate  in yeast
2 Lactic acid  2 ATP
in absence of oxygen
(c) Pyruvate  in yeast
2 C2 H 5OH  2CO2  2 ATP
in absence of oxygen
(d) Pyruvate 
Muscle Tissue in animals
 2 Lactic acid  2 ATP

3. In a neuron, conversion of electrical signal to a chemical signal occurs at/in

(a) cell body (b) axonal end (c) dendritic end (d) axon

4. CH3 —CH2 — OH CH3 —COOH

In the above given reaction, alkaline KMnO4 acts as
(a) reducing agent (b) oxidising agent (c) catalyst (d) dehydrating agent
5. The correct sequence of reproductive stages seen in flowering plants is :
(a) Gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling (b) Zygote, gametes, embryo, seedling
(c) Seedling, embryo, zygote, gametes (d) Gametes, embryo, zygote, seedling
6. Which of the following a balanced equation for the following chemical reaction:

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(a) Zn + Ag(NO3)2 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag
(b) 2Zn + 2AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag
(c) Zn + 2AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag
(d) Zn + AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + Ag

7. Generally, non-metals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the following is a good
conductor of electricity?
(a) Diamond (b) Graphite (c) Sulphur (d) Fullerene

8. Structural formulae of X and Y, which have the same molecular formula, C3H60 are :
(a) X = CH3CH2CHO, Y= CH3COCH3
(b) X = CH3OCH2CH3, Y= CH3COCH3
(c) X = CH3COCH3, Y = CH3COOH
(d) X= CH3CH2OCH3, Y = CH3CH2COOH
9. Read the following statements about asexual reproduction and select the correct ones.
(i) It involves a single parent.
(ii) It is slower than sexual reproduction.
(iii) It produces progeny that are genetically identical with the parent but not with one another.
(iv) The progeny of asexual reproduction can be termed as clones.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (i), (iii) and (iv)

10. Two current-conducting wires are hung on a plastic rod. A large current is passed through the
two wires in the direction shown. Which of the following options is correct regarding this?
(I) I and III parts of wire repel each other. (II) II and IV parts of wire repel each other.
(III) I and IV parts of wire repel each other. (IV) II and III parts of wire repel each other.
(a) Only (i) and (ii) (b) Only (i) and (iii) (c) Only (iii) and (iv) (d) Only (i) and (iv)

11. A pea plant is represented by Rr. This represents the

(a) Genetic composition of an individual
(b) Characteristics which are visible in an organism.
(c) Alternate form of genes
(d) None of these

12. Consider these indices of refraction: glass: 1.52; air: 1.0003; water: 1.333. Based on the
refractive indices of three materials, arrange the speed of light through them in decreasing order.
(a) The speed of light in water > the speed of light in air > the speed of light in glass.
(b) The speed of light in glass > the speed of light in water > the speed of light in air.
(c) The speed of light in air > the speed of light in water > the speed of light in glass.
(d) The speed of light in glass > the speed of light in air > the speed of light in water.

13. An electron enters a magnetic field at right angles to it as shown in fig.

The direction of the force acting on the electron will be:

(a) to the right (b) to the left (c) out of the page (d) into the page

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14. The voltage-current (V-I) graph of a metallic conductor at two different temperatures T1 and T2
is shown:

At which temperature is the resistance higher?

(a) T2 (b) T1 (c) Equal at both T2 and T1 (d) Cannot say

15. Which of the following oxide(s) is/are soluble in water to form alkalies?
(i) Na2O (ii) SO2 (iii) K2O (iv) NO2
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (i) only (c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) only

16. Vinay observed that the stain of curry on a white shirt becomes reddish-brown when soap is
scrubbed on it, but it turns yellow again when the shirt is washed with plenty of water. What
might be the reason for his observation?
(i) Soap is acidic in nature.
(ii) Soap is basic in nature.
(iii) Turmeric is a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in bases.
(iv) Turmeric is a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in acids.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)

DIRECTION: In the question number 17 and 20, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a
statement of Reason (R).
Choose the correct option
(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 and 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.
17. Assertion: Photosynthesis is an anabolic process.
Reason: The process of photosynthesis occurs in chlorophyll.

18. Assertion (a): In a series circuit, the current is constant throughout the electric circuit.
Reason (R): All electric devices need equal currents to operate properly.

19. Assertion (A): Fresh milk in which baking soda is added, takes a longer time to set as curd.
Reason (R): Baking soda decreases the pH value of fresh milk to below 6.

20. Assertion (A): Colonies of yeast multiply in sugar solution.

Reason (R): Sugar is made of sucrose which provides energy for sustaining all life activities.

SECTION – B
Questions 21 to 26 carry 2 marks each.
21. In birds and mammals, the left and right side of the heart are separated. Give reasons.
22. What is electrical resistivity? In a series electrical circuit comprising of a resistor having a
metallic wire, the ammeter reads 5 A. The reading of the ammeter decreases to half when the
length of the wire is doubled. Why?
OR

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Why does an electric bulb become dim when an electric heater in parallel circuit is switched on?
Why does dimness decrease after sometime?

23. Why do veins have thin walls as compared to arteries?

24. Neha did not want to have a child. So, she went to a doctor who suggested her to adopt
contraceptive methods. What are the reasons for adopting contraceptive methods?
OR
In a germinating seed, which parts are known as future shoot and future root? Mention the
function of cotyledon.

25. 3 mL of ethanol is taken in a test tube and warmed gently in a water bath. A 5% solution of
alkaline potassium permanganate is added first drop by drop to this solution, then in excess.
(a) How is 5% solution of KMnO4 prepared?
(b) State the role of alkaline potassium permanganate in this reaction. What happens on adding
it in excess?

26. In a cross between plants with purple flowers and white flowers, the F1 had all white flowers.
When F1 generation was self bred, the F2 generation gave rise to 100 individuals, 75 of which
had white flowers. Make a cross and answer.
(a) What are the genotypes of F2 individual?
(b) What is the ratio of purple flowered plants in F2 generation?

SECTION – C
Questions 27 to 33 carry 3 marks each.
27. Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a convex mirror when an object is placed:
(a) at infinity (b) at finite distance from the mirror.

28. When do we consider a student sitting in the class to be myopic? List two causes of this defect.

29. Why are bacteria and fungi called decomposers? List any two advantages of decomposers to the
environment.

30. Derive an expression for electric energy consumed in a device in terms of V, I and t, where V is
the potential difference applied to it, I is the current drawn by it and t is the time for which the
current flows ?

31. Mention any three-information given by a chemical equation.

OR
State the law of conservation of mass as applicable in a chemical reaction. Illustrate with an
example.

32. Which compounds are called (a) alkanes, (b) alkenes and (c) alkynes ? C4H10 belongs to which
of these? Draw two structural isomers of this compound.

33. (i) Plants do not have any nervous system but yet, if we touch a sensitive plant, some observable
changes take place in its leaves. Explain how could this plant respond to the external stimuli and
how it is communicated.
(ii) Name the hormone that needs to be administered to
(a) increase the height of a dwarf plant.
(b) cause rapid cell division in fruits and seeds.
OR
(a) What is endocrine gland?
(b) Name any two endocrine glands present in a human body and write hormones secreted by
them.

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SECTION – D
Questions 34 to 36 carry 5 marks each.
34. (a) An organic compound X with a molecular formula C undergoes oxidation in presence of
alkaline KMnO4 to form a compound Y. X on heating in presence of conc. H2SO4 at 443 K
gives Z, which on reaction gives back 'X'. Identify X, Y and Z and write the reactions involved.
(b) With hard water, "A" compound functions well. The production of shampoos and other
cleaning products uses it. A causes water pollution and isn’t entirely biodegradable. Hard water
makes 'B' less effective. There is no water pollution because it is 100 percent biodegradable.
Identify ‘A’ and ‘B’.
(c) A cyclic compound 'X' has molecular formula. It is unsaturated and burns with sooty flame.
Identify 'X' and write its structural formula. Will it decolorize bromine water or not and why?
(d) An organic compound 'A' is a constituent of antifreeze and has the molecular formula
C2H6O. Upon reaction with alkaline KMNO4 the compound 'A' is oxidized to another 'B’
identify the compound A' and 'B'. Write the chemical equation for the reaction which leads to
the formulation of 'B'.

35. (a) Why is nutrition necessary for the human body?

(b) What causes movement of food inside the alimentary canal?
(c) Why is small intestine in herbivores longer than in carnivores?
(d) What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands?
OR
(i) Describe aerobic respiration.
(ii) Describe the process of anaerobic respiration.

36. (i) To construct a ray diagram we use two rays which are so chosen that it is easy to know their
directions after reflection from the mirror. List two such rays and state the path of these rays
after reflection in case of concave mirrors. Use these two rays and draw ray diagram to locate
the image of an object placed between pole and focus of a concave mirror.
(ii) A concave mirror produces three times magnified image on a screen. If the object is placed
20 cm in front of the mirror, how far is the screen from the object?
OR
Rishi went to a palmist to show his palm. The palmist used a special lens for this purpose.
(i) State the nature of the lens and reason for its use.
(ii) Where should the palmist place/hold the lens so as to have a real and magnified image of an
object?
(iii) If the focal length of this lens is 10 cm and the lens is held at a distance of 5 cm from the
palm, use lens formula to find the position and size of the image.
SECTION – E(Case Study Based Questions)
Questions 37 to 39 carry 4 marks each.
37. Case Study – 1
Compounds containing oxygen are of great interest in the field of chemistry. Because of
oxygen's high reactivity, it is most often found in compounds. Oxygen reacts rapidly with group
1 elements. All alkali metal oxides form basic solutions when dissolved in water. The principal
combustion product is the most stable product with respect to the reactants. For example, with
careful control of oxygen, the oxide M2O (where M represents any alkali metal) can be formed
with any of the alkali metals.
When a metal reacts with oxygen to form a metal oxide, a redox reaction occurs.
Metal + Oxygen → Metal oxide
Different metals burn in oxygen with different rates depending on their differing activeness.
The more reactive metal towards oxygen, the brighter and faster the combustion of the metal.
Given figure below shows the experiment is conducted to build the reactivity series of metals.
Oxygen that is used in combustion of other metals is provided by heating solid potassium
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through combustion reactions with oxygen. Glass wool Metal filing Heat up Heat up Potassium
Manganate (VII) crystal

(a) Which metals do not react with oxygen even at high temperature?
(b) What happens when copper metal is heated in air?
(c) Almost all metals combine with oxygen to form metal oxides. Is this statement true?
OR
(c) Which metal oxides are soluble in water? Explain.

38. Case Study – 2

When magnet is brought into the field of another magnet, the field interacts with each pole of
the magnet and each of these poles experience magnetic force. The space surrounding a magnet
where a magnetic force is experienced is called magnetic field.

A magnetic field line is a continuous curve in a magnetic field such that the tangent at any point
on it gives the direction of magnetic field at that point.
(i) Magnetic field is produced by the flow of current in a straight wire. Who discovered this
phenomenon and what is the SI unit of magnetic field? [1]
(ii) Where is the magnetism minimum in a bar magnet? [1]
(iii) Meena draws magnetic field lines of field close to the axis of a current-carrying circular
loop. As she moves away from the centre of the circular loop she observes that the lines keep on
diverging. How will you explain her observation? [2]
OR
(iii) How can it be proved that a magnetic field exists around a current carrying metallic wire?
[2]

39. Case Study – 3

The excretory system is responsible for the elimination of wastes produced by homeostasis.
There are several parts of the body that are involved in this process, such as sweat glands, the
liver, the lungs and the kidney system. Every human has two kidneys. The given diagram
represents the structure of human excretory system. Study the diagram and answer the following
questions.

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(a) What is the role of part 1 in excretion? [1]

(b) Name the structural and functional part of 2? [1]
(c) What will happen, if one kidney of a person is removed? [2]
OR
The urge to urinate can be controlled. Give reason. [2]

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