Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a

statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: (6×1=6)

(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 reason (R) is not the correct explanation
assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

Q1) Assertion:Refractive index of glass with respect to air is different for red light and violet
light.
Reason:Refractive index for a pair of media depends on the wavelength of light used.

Q2)Assertion: If the rays are diverging after emerging from a lens,the lens must be concave.
Reason: The convex lens can give diverging rays.

Q3) Assertion:Sodium metal is stored under kerosene.

Reason: Metallic sodium melts when exposed to air.

Q4) Assertion:When milk changes into curd, its pH value increases.

Reason:During curd formation, lactic acid is produced which makes it acidic.

Q5) Assertion: A bisexual flower produces ova as well as the pollen.

Reason: Ova and pollen are produced in the carpel.

Q6) Assertion: Insulin regulates blood sugar level.

Reason: Insufficient secretion of insulin will cause diabetes.

● Multiple choice questions. (4×1=4)

Q7) At noon the sun appears white as:

(a) light is least scattered.
(b) all the colours of the white light are scattered away.
(c) blue colour is scattered the most.
(d) red colour is scattered the most

Q8)Rays from the Sun converge at a point 15 cm in front of a concave mirror. Where should an
object be placed so that the size of its image is equal to the size of the object?
(a) 15 cm in front of the mirror
(b) 30 cm in front of the mirror
(c) between 15 cm and and 30 cm in front of the mirror
(d) more than 30 cm in front of the mirror
Q9) In the given equation, what does 'X' stand for?
2Al+ (X)H2SO4---->Al2(SO4)3 + 3H₂

(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 1

Q10) Which part of the alimentary canal receives bile from the liver?
(a) Stomach
(b) Small intestine
(c) Large Intestine
(d) Oesophagus