10th A1-A5, A7 Sample Paper

Science Time: 3 Hour

Section A
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• Write the answer of the following questions. [Each carries 1 Mark] [16]
1. Which type of process is respiration ?
(A) Endothermic (B) Exothermic (C) (A) and (B) both (D) None of these
2. Which type of reactions are useful in black and white photography ?
sunlight 2Ag(s) + Cl (g)
(A) 2AgCl(s) ¾¾¾¾¾ sunlight 2Ag(s) + Br (g)
(B) 2AgBr(s) ¾¾¾¾¾
® 2 ® 2
(C) (A) and (B) both (D) CaCO3(s) ® CaO(s) + CO2(g)

3. True or False : The reaction : NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) ® NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) is called Neutralisation reaction.
4. Which chemical formula of Magnesium hydroxide is correct ?
(A) Mg(OH)2 (B) Mg(OH) (C) Mg2(OH) (D) MgO

5. .4) Give reasons : Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of
extraction.
6. ......... is a strong corrosive fuming liquid which dissolves gold.
7. The kidneys in human beings are a part of the system for
(A) nutrition (B) respiration (C) excretion (D) transportation
8. In yeast, pyruvate is converted into .......... at the end of fermentation process.
9. Receptors are seen in organs like ......... etc.
(A) Tongue (B) Inner ear (C) Nose (D) All of the given
10. Which of the following can be called characteristic ?
(A) Plant does photosynthesis. (B) Mango is a multicellular plant.
(C) We have two eyes. (D) All of the above
11. What is meant by heredity ?
12. What is the focal length of a lens if it has power P = –4D ?
(A) 4 m (B) – 40 cm (C) –0.25 m (D) –25 m
13. What is the relation between focal length (f) and radius of curvature (R) ?
f
(A) R = (B) R = f (C) R = 2f (D) R = 3f
2
14. Is refractive index dependent on wavelength ?
15. The planets act as .......... sources of light.
16. Give the function of iris.

Section B
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17. ) Explain Rancidity with example.
18..1) Give importance of pH in daily life.

19. Explain that metals can be drawn into wires using proper activity / experiment.
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19. Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction ? Explain.
20. What is nutrition ? Explain its usefulness.
21. Give information about types of nervous system in human beings in short.
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21. Explain - How is brain and spinal cord protected ?
22. Which signals will get disrupted in case of a spinal cord injury ?
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22. Explain digestion of food in stomach.
23. Outline a project which aims to find the dominant coat colour in dogs.
24. What is mirror formula ? Explain.
25. Write a short note on power of accommodation.
26. What is meant by scattering of light ?
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26. Explain by drawing ray diagram of position and type of image formed by convex lens when an object
is placed at infinity distance.

Section C
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27. ) Present double displacement reaction experimentally.
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27. Plaster of Paris should be stored into moisture proof container. Explain why ?
28. Explain : All compounds having hydrogen are acidic with an example.
29. ) Explain metal reaction with Acids with example.
30. Where the complete digestion of food takes place and which components are obtained as products ?
Give short explanation of digestion process.

31. How the control of secretion of hormones is done ? Explain with examples.
32. Explain : Genes control the characteristics.
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32. Explain breaking down of glucose molecule.
33. Write the difference between real image and virtual image.
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33. Write the difference between Myopia and Hypermetropia.
34. An object 5 cm in length is held 25 cm away from a converging lens of focal length 10 cm. Draw the
ray diagram and find the position, size and nature of the image formed.

Section D
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35. Give reasons
(A) Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.
(B) Sodium, potassium and lithium are stored under oil.
(C) Aluminium is a highly reactive metal, yet it is used to make utensils for cooking.
(D) Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.
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35. 2) Explain oxidation of copper in copper (II) oxide.
36. Draw only a labelled diagram of schematic sectional of human heart.
37. Explain : Reflex Arc with the help of a diagram.
38. Explain image formation by spherical mirror with the help of ray diagram.
39. Explain refraction of light through a rectangular glass slab :