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Sample Paper 16
Class X 2023-24
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.

SECTION-A

Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 – 20.

1. Which arrangement of 3Ω resistors will give a total resistance of 7Ω ?

2. Which among the following is/are double displacement reaction(s)?

(i) Pb + CuCl 2 " PbCl 2 + Cu
(ii) Na 2 SO 4 + BaCl 2 " BaSO 4 + 2NaCl
(iii) C + O 2 " CO 2
(iv) CH 4 + 2O 2 " CO 2 + 2H 2 O
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) only (ii)


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3. Identify the correct order of reactivity of metals among the following:

(a) Fe 1 Zn 1 Cu 1 Na 1 Al
(b) Cu 1 Fe 1 Zn 1 Al 1 Na
(c) Cu 1 Zn 1 Al 1 Na 1 Fe
(d) Zn 1 Cu 1 Fe 1 Al 1 Na

4. An aqueous solution A turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On addition of an aqueous solution B to A, the pink
colour disappears. Which of the following statement is true for solution A and B?
(a) A is strongly acidic and B is a weak acid.
(b) A is strongly basic and B is a weak base.
(c) A has pH less than 7 and B has pH greater than 7.
(d) A has pH greater than 7 and B has pH less than 7.

5. Identify labels p, q and r and select the correct option.

p q r
(a) Motor neuron Sensory neuron Relay neuron
(b) Sensory neuron Motor neuron Relay neuron
(c) Relay neuron Motor neuron Sensory neuron
(d) Sensory neuron Relay neuron Motor neuron

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6. When lead nitrate crystals are heated as shown in the figure:

(a) a brown gas is evolved and a white residue is left behind

(b) a colourless gas is evolved and a yellow residue is left behind
(c) a brown gas is evolved and a yellow residue is left behind.
(d) a greenish yellow gas is evolved and a brown residue is left behind

7. The image shows the division in Spirogyra.

What can be concluded about the Spirogyra from this division?

(a) It is a unicellular organism that gives rise to two new equal sized individuals.
(b) It is a multicellular organism gives rise to two new equal sized individuals.
(c) It is a multicellular organism that breaks into pieces that grows into new individuals.
(d) It is a unicellular organism that breaks into pieces that grows into new individuals.

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8. The factors on which magnetic field strength produced by current carrying solenoid depends are:
(a) number of turns
(b) magnitude of current
(c) All of the above
(d) nature of core material

9. Three resistances of 2, 3 and 5Ω are connected in parallel to a 10 V battery of negligible internal resistance. The
potential difference across the 3Ω resistance will be:
(a) 3 V (b) 2 V
(c) 10 V (d) 5 V

10. A student places some iron filings around a magnet. The iron filings arrange themselves as shown in image:

The student labelled four different regions around the magnet. Where would the magnetic effect be the strongest?
(a) Q (b) P
(c) S (d) R

11. Study the experimental set up shown in given figure and choose the correct option from the following:

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P Q Change observed in calcium hydroxide solution

a. K 2 CO 3 Cl 2 No change
b. KHCO 3 CO 2 No change
c. KHCO 3 H2 Turns milky
d. K 2 CO 3 CO 2 Turns milky

12. Two pink coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink and 1 white flower progeny. The nature of the
cross will be :
(a) self pollination
(b) double fertilisation
(c) no fertilisation
(d) cross fertilisation

13. Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location (i), (ii) and (iii).
(a) (i)-amylase, (ii)-pepsin, (iii)-trypsin
(b) (i)-lipase, (ii)-trypsin, (iii)-pepsin
(c) (i)-permease, (ii)-carboxylase, (iii)-oxidase
(d) (i)-trypsin, (ii)-amylase, (iii)-carboxylase

14. Which one of the following conditions is true for the state of stomata of a green leaf shown in the given diagram?

(a) Gaseous exchange is occurring in large amount

(b) Large amount of water flows into the guard cells
(c) Large amount of sugar collects in the guard cells
(d) Large amount of water flows out from the guard cells

15. Study the following table and choose the correct option.

Salt Parent Acid Parent base Nature of salt

a. Sodium Chloride HCl NaOH Basic
b. Sodium Carbonate H2CO3 NaOH Neutral

c. Sodium Sulphate H 2 SO 4 NaOH Acidic

d. Sodium Acetate CH3COOH NaOH Basic

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16. Number of electrons shared between carbon-carbon atoms in ethene is:

(a) 4 (b) 2
(c) 8 (d) 6

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A): The sex of a child in human beings will be determined by the type of chromosome he/she inherits
from the father.
Reason (R): A child who inherits ‘X’ chromosome from his father would be a girl (XX), while a child who inherits
a ‘Y’ chromosome from the father would be a boy (XY).
(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 a 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.

18. Assertion (A): In Fleming’s left-hand rule, the direction of magnetic field, force and current are mutually
perpendicular.
Reason (R): Fleming’s left-hand rule is applied to measure the induced current.
(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 a 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.

19. Assertion (A): Resins and gums are stored in old xylem tissue in plants.
Reason (R): Resins and gums facilitate transport of water molecules.
(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 a 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.

20. Assertion (A): The following chemical equation,

2C 2 H 6 + 7 O 2 $ 4CO 2 + 3H 2 O
2
is a balanced chemical equation.
Reason (R): In a balanced chemical equation, the total number of atoms of each element are equal on both sides
of the equation.
(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 a 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.
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SECTION-B

Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.

21. Why does absorption of digested food occur mainly in the small intestine?

22. Identify the oxidising agent in the following reactions:

(i) Pb 3 O 4 + 8HCl $ 3PbCl 2 + Cl 2 + 4H 2 O
(ii) 2Mg + O 2 $ 2MgO


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Complete the following table:

Plaster of Paris Bleaching Powder

Chemical equation for its preparation (i) .......... (ii) ..........
Use (iii) .......... (iv) ..........

23. State with reason any two possible consequences of the elimination of decomposers from the earth.

24. List in tabular form two differences between reflex action and walking.

25. Name the four parts labelled as a, b, c and d in given diagram and write their functions.

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List two causes of presbyopia. Draw labelled diagram of a lens used for the correction of this defect of vision.

26. (i) Write a balanced equation for photosynthesis.

(ii) Which digestive secretion does not contain any enzyme but is important? Discuss.

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SECTION-C

Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

27. Name the type of mirror which facilitates

(i) Shaving,
(ii) Observing large images of the teeth of a patient, and
(iii) Observing the rear view in vehicles.
Give reason to justify your answer in each case.

28. The magnification of an image formed by a lens is - 1. If the distance of the image from the optical centre of the
lens is 25 cm, where is the object placed? Find the nature and focal length of the lens. If the object is displaced
15 cm towards the optical centre of the lens, where would the image be formed? Draw a ray diagram to justify
your answer.

29. What is transpiration? List its two functions.

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List four functions of the human heart. Why is double circulation necessary in the human body?

30. A student takes three beakers A, B and C filled with aqueous solutions of glucose, alcohol and hydrochloric acid
respectively as shown in the following figures :

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(i) State your observation in terms of glowing of bulb when the switch is on.
(ii) Justify your observations by giving reason in each case.
(iii) Mention the change noticed with appropriate reason if the content of beaker B is replaced by sodium
hydroxide solution.

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31. Consider the following diagram :

(i) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’.

(ii) What type of reaction is it?
(iii) Write a balanced chemical equation.
(iv) Explain why is it also called a double displacement reaction?

32. What are magnetic field lines? Justify the following statements:
(i) Two magnetic field lines never intersect each other.
(ii) Magnetic field lines are closed curves.


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(i) What is the function of earth wire in electrical instruments?
(ii) Explain what is short circuiting of an electric supply?
(iii) What is the usual current rating of the fuse wire in the line to feed:
(a) lights and fans?
(b) appliances of 2 kW or more power?

33. What is a food chain? Why is the flow of energy in an ecosystem unidirectional? Explain briefly.

SECTION-D

Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.

34. (i) Name the mode of reproduction of the following organisms and state the important feature of each mode:
(a) Planaria
(b) Hydra
(c) Rhizopus
(ii) We can develop new plants from the leaves of Bryophyllum. Comment.
(iii) List two advantages of vegetative propagation over other modes of reproduction.


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(i) ‘‘Use of a condom is beneficial for both the sexes involved in a sexual act:’’ Justify this statement giving two
reasons.
(ii) How do oral contraceptives help in avoiding pregnancies?
(ii) What is sex selective abortion? How does it affect a healthy society? (State any one consequence.)

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35. In our daily life, we use two types of electric current whose current-time graphs are given below:

(i) Identify the types of current in each case.

(ii) Identify any one source of each type of current.
(iii) What is frequency of current used in domestic supply in India?
(iv) On the basis of graphs, write difference between the two currents.
(v) Out of two, which one is used in transmitting electric power over Long distance and why?

36. (i) Carry out following conversions:

(a) Ethanol to ethene
(b) Ethanol to Ethanoic acid
(ii) Differentiate between addition reaction and substitution reaction. Give one example of each.


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What are esters? How are esters prepared? Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved. What happens
when an ester reacts with sodium hydroxide? Write the chemical equation for the reaction and also state the name
and use of this reaction.

SECTION-E

Question no. 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts. Internal choice is provided in
one of these sub-parts.

37. Refractive index refers to the measure of the bending of a ray of light when it passes from one medium to another
medium. It can also be defined as the ratio of the velocity of a Light ray in vacuum or air to the velocity of Light
in the medium. It has no unit.
(i) The refractive index of diamond is 2.42. What is the meaning of this statement?

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(ii) The diagram below represents the path of a light ray from three different media A, B and C.

In which of the following media is the speed of light maximum?

(iii) Refractive index of diamond with respect to glass is 1.6. If the absolute refractive index of glass is 1.5, then
what is the absolute refractive index of diamond?


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(iv) Refractive index of turpentine oil, kerosene and alcohol are 1.47, 1.44 and 1.36 respectively. On the basis of
this information, complete the following ray diagram to show path of ray of light through each medium.

38. Sahil performed an experiment to study the inheritance pattern of genes. He crossed tall pea plants (T T) with
short pea plants (tt) and obtained all tall plants in F1 generation.
(i) What will be set of genes present in the F1 generation?
(ii) Given reason why only tall plants are observed in F1 progeny.
(iii) When F1 plants were self-pollinated, a total of 800 plants were produced. How many of these would be tall,
medium height or short plant? Give the genotype of F2 generation.


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(iv) When F1 plants were cross-pollinated with plants having tt genes, a total of 800 plants were produced. How
many of these would be tall, medium height or short plants? Give the genotype of F2 generation.

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39. A student took the samples of four metals A, B, C and D and added following solution one by one. The results
obtained have been tabulated as follows:

Metal Iron (II) sulphate Copper (II) sulphate Zinc sulphate Silver nitrate
A No reaction Displacement — —
B Displacement — No reaction —
C No reaction No reaction No reaction Displacement
D No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction
(i) Which is the least reactive and most reactive metal? Give reasons.
(ii) What would be observed, if ‘B’ is added to a solution of copper (II) sulphate and why? Also, arrange the
metals A, B, C and D in order of increasing reactivity.


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(iii) In which test tube will the reaction take place? Write your observations for both the test tubes.

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