FIITJEE

CBSE
(PART TEST – 1)
(SCIENCE)
Time: 1:30 Hours Max Marks: 40

Instructions:

i. This question paper consists of 16 questions in 5 sections.

ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.

iii. Section A consists of 4 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.

iv. Section B consists of 3 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these
questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 3 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words

vi. 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.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with
sub-parts.

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 SECTION – A

1. In the redox reaction MnO2 +4 HCl → MnCl 2 +2H 2 O+Cl 2

(A) MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 & HCl is oxidised to H2O
(B) MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2 & HCl is oxidised to Cl2
(C) MnO2 is oxidised to MnCl2 & HCl is reduced to Cl2
(D) MnO2 is oxidised to MnCl2 & HCl is reduced to H2O

2. The mode of nutrition found in fungi is ________.

(A) Parasitic nutrition (B) Holozoic nutrition
(C) Autotrophic nutrition (D) Saprotrophic nutrition

3. Assertion (A): The effect of auxin hormone on the growth of root is exactly opposite to that
on a stem.
Reason (R): Auxin hormone increases the rate of growth in root and decreases the rate
of growth in stem.
(A) both A, R are true, R is correct explanation to A
(B) both A, R are true, R is not correct explanation to A
(C) A is true, R is false
(D) A is false, R is true

4. A ray of light is incident normally on the surface of water. Its angle of refraction in water is:
(A) 90° (B) 0°
(C) 180° (D) 45°

SECTION – B
5. Sun appears 2 minutes before actual sunrise and sets 2 minutes after actual sunset. Why?

OR

Why do stars twinkle and planet do not?

6. Describe the process of nutrition in Amoeba with the help of diagram. (2 Marks)

7. A clear solution of slaked lime is made by dissolving Calcium hydroxide in excess of water.
This solution is left exposed to air, and after some time, it slowly goes milky as a faint white
precipitate form. Explain why a faint white precipitate forms; support your explanation with
the help of a chemical equation.
OR

Dilute Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is added to Zinc granules. How will you prove that chemical
change has taken place here? Support your response with two arguments and also write the
chemical equation for the same.

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 SECTION – C
8. Write the correspoding acid and base used to prepare the given salt.
(a) Zinc carbonate
(b) Magnesium nitrate
(c) Calcium bromide

9. Draw a well-labelled diagram of neuron. Why does the flow of signals in a synapse from
axonal end of the neuron to dendritic end of another neuron take place but not in the reverse
direction? Explain. (3 Marks)

10. A spherical mirror produces an image of magnification 1 on a screen placed at a distance of

40 cm from the mirror.
(i) Write the type of mirror.
(ii) What is the nature of image formed.
(iii) How far is the object located from the mirror.
(iv) Draw a ray diagram to show the image formation in this case.

OR

What eye defect is myopia? Describe with a neat diagram how this defect of vision can be
corrected by using a suitable lens.

SECTION – D
1
11. a. (i) Why is formule of Plaster of Paris written as CaSO4 . H2O? How is it possible to
2
have half a water molecule attached to CaSO4?
(ii) Why a sodium hydrogen carbonate an essential ingredient in most antacids?
(iii) When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride, three
products are obtained Why is the process called chlor-alkali process?

b. You have two solutions, A and B. The pH of solution A is 6 and pH of solution B is 8.

Which solution has more hydrogen ion concentration? Which of this is acidic and which one
is basic?
OR

a. Identify the type of chemical reaction taking place in each of the following:
(i) Banum chlonde solution is mixed with copper sulphate solution and a white precipitate is
observed
(ii) On heating copper powder in air in a China dish, the surface of copper powder tums
black
(iii) On heating green coloured ferrous sulphate crystals, reddish brown solid is left and smell
of a gas

b. Name the reducing agent in the following reaction: 3MnO2 + 4Al →3Mn + 2Al2O3
State which is more reactive, Mn or Al and why?

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12. (a) Draw a well-labelled diagram of structural and functional unit of kidney. (2 Marks)
(b) Explain the mechanism of the urine formation. (3 Marks)

OR

Name the hormone secreted by the following endocrine glands and specify one function of
each.
(i) Thyroid.
(ii) Pituitary
(iii) Pancreas
(iv) Pineal
(v) Adrenal

13. A small candle, 1.5 cm in size is placed at 15 cm in front of a concave mirror of radius of
curvature 20 cm. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to
obtain a sharp image? Describe the nature and size of the image.

OR

Calculate the distance at which an object should be placed in front of convex lens of focal
length 15 cm to obtain an image triple of its size?

SECTION – E
Directions (Question 14): Study the diagram given below and answer the following questions.

Salts of a strong acid and a strong base are neutral with pH value of 7. On the other hand, salts of a
strong acid and weak base are acidic with pH value less than 7 and those of a strong base and
weak acid are basic in nature, with pH value more than 7.

i. Classify the following as strong bases and weak bases: KOH, NaOH, CsOH, NH 4OH
& Identify the following as strong acid: CH3COOH, H2SO4, HNO3, H3PO4, H2CO3, HCI.

ii. Write a reaction of a strong acid and a weak base?

Directions (Question 15): Read the passage and answer the following questions.

We need energy to perform various activities. This energy is derived from the catabolism of various
components of food, e.g. proteins, carbohydrates, fats, etc. Oxygen is required for catabolic
processes and carbon dioxide is released in the process. So, the body requires a continuous
exchange of gases, oxygen from the atmosphere is taken inside and carbon dioxide produced is
given out. In human beings, a respiratory pigment called haemoglobin present in RBCs has very
high affinity for oxygen. In tissues, exchange of gases occurs between oxygenated blood and tissue
cells.

(i) People living at sea level have around 5 million RBCs per cubic millimetre of their blood
where as those living an altitude of 5400 metres have around 8 million RBCs per cubic
millimetre of their blood. Explain. (2 Marks)

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(ii) Complete the following pathway showing the breakdown of glucose: (2 Marks)

in Cytoplasm a Presence of O2 b 

Glucose 
 
  H2O  Energy
 in Mitochondria
Energy

Directions (Question 16): Read the passage and answer the following questions.

If two lenses of focal length f1 and f2 are placed in contact then this combination behaves like a
single lens whose focal length F is given by:
1 1 1
 
F f1 f2
1
Since power of a lens P 
f
 Power of a combination lens, P = P1 + P2

i. A concave lens has a focal length of 20 cm. Calculate its power.

ii. Two thin lenses of power + 4.5 D and 2.5 D are placed in contact. Find the power of the
lens combination.

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