CBSE - X MOCK TEST Time : 3 hrs.

2023 – ’24 Max. Marks : 80

Answers to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be
allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question
paper. The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 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 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. 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.
v. 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
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.

SECTION – A
1. Which of following is incorrectly matched? [1]
Reaction Type of reaction
(a)
3BaCl 2 + Al 2(SO4)3  3 BaSO4 + 2 AlCl3 Double Displacement (Precipitation type)
(b)
NaOH + HCl  NaCl + H2O Double Displacement (Neutralisation type)
(c)
2PbO + C  2 Pb + CO2 Redox
(d)
2AgCl  Ag + Cl2 Thermal Decomposition

2. Strong heating of ferrous sulphate leads to the formation of a brown solid and two gases. This reaction
can be categorized as [1]
(i) displacement and redox
(ii) decomposition and redox
(iii) displacement and endothermic
(iv) decomposition and endothermic
(a) only (ii) (b) only (iv) (c) both (i) and (iii) (d) both (ii) and (iv)

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3. Which of the following salt solution is correctly matched to its approximate pH value? [1]
(i) ammonium chloride – less than 7
(ii) sodium acetate – more than 7
(iii) sodium sulphate – equal to 7
(a) only (i) and (iii) (b) only (ii) amd (iii) (c) only (i) and (ii) (d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
4. Which of the following is incorrectly matched to its observation? [1]
(a) A reactive metal reacts with dilute mineral acid – bubbles of colourless, odourless gas evolved
(b) Excess carbon dioxide gas is passed into lime water - lime water remains colourless
(c) Water is added to Plaster of Paris - Plaster of Paris forms a hard solid mass
(d) None of the above
5. Students were asked to classify the various oxides based on their nature which is given below.
[1]
Student Acidic oxide Basic oxide Amphoteric oxide Neutral oxide

P CO2 Na2O H2O MgO

Q CaO NO 2 ZnO H2O

R SO 2 MgO Al2O 3 H2O

S SO 2 ZnO MgO H2O

Which student has correctly classified oxides?

(a) P (b) Q (c) R (d) S
6. Fresh milk has pH of 6. Which of the following is correct? [1]
(a) Its pH will increase as it turns into curd.
(b) A milkman adds a very small amount of baking powder to fresh milk.
(c) Addition of baking soda delays the process of curd formation.
(d) Addition of baking soda shifts the pH value less than 6.
7. In the thermit reaction of iron extraction, which of the following is incorrect – [1]
(a) Iron oxide is reduced and aluminium is oxidised
(b) Iron oxide is oxidized and aluminium is reduced
(c) Aluminium loses electron and it gets oxidized
(d) A lot of heat is generated
8. Where in the alimentary canal is bile secreted? [1]
(a) The stomach (b) The large intestine (c) The small intestine (d) The buccal cavity
9. Which part of the brain is responsible for voluntary actions? [1]
(a) Cerebrum (b) Cerebellum (c) Hypothalamus (d) Medulla oblongata

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10. What are the products formed during alcoholic fermentation of glucose? [1]
(a) Ethanol and energy (b) Lactic acid and energy
(c) Ethanol, water and energy (d) Ethanol, carbon dioxide and energy
11. If a farmer wants to grow roses of the exact same genetic composition as those in the National Botanical
Gardens, which of the following techniques should he employ : [1]
(a) Fragmentation (b) Regeneration (c) Stem cutting (d) Cross pollination
12. Where does the fertilization of ovum take place in a human female? [1]
(a) Ovary (b) Oviduct (c) Vagina (d) Uterus
13. A concave mirror of focal length 15 cm forms an image having larger linear dimension than the object. The
position of the object, when the image is virtual, may be [1]
(a) 22.5 cm (b) 7.5 cm (c) 30 cm (d) 45 cm
14. The absolute refractive index of dense flint glass is 1.65 and alcohol is 1.36. The refractive index of the dense
flint glass with respect to alcohol is [1]
(a) 1.50 (b) 1.33 (c) 0.83 (d) 1.21
15. How does the absence of decomposers affect the functioning of an ecosystem? [1]
(a) It hinders nutrient recycling
(b) It stops energy flow to carnivores
(c) It increases the rate of decomposition of abiotic substances
(d) It blocks energy flow to omnivores
16. Oxygen is converted to ozone via – [1]
(a) Cosmic radiations (b) Infrared radiations (c) Gamma radiations (d) Ultraviolet radiations
Question No. 17 and 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions
selecting the appropriate option given below :
(a) Both Assertion and Reasson are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
17. Assertion : Chips packets are flushed with nitrogen gas as it checks the oxidation process. [1]
Reason : Chips when kept out in an open bowl becomes soft.
18. Assertion : Tubectomy is a surgical method of birth control [1]
Reason : In tubectomy, a small portion of vas deferens is either cut or tied.
19. Assertion : When a current carrying solenoid is suspended freely, it aligns itself along the north-south
direction. [1]
Reason : A current carrying solenoid behaves like a bar magnet.
20. Assertion : Basil is an example of flora of a region. [1]
Reason : Walrus is also an example of flora of a region.

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SECTION – B
21. In the electrolysis of water,
(a) Name the gases liberated at anode and cathode.
(b) Why is it that the volume of the gas collected at one electrode is double than the other electrode?
(c) What is the role of dilute sulphuric acid in this process? [2]
22. (a) If in the following food chain, the snake received 1000J of energy from the frog, how much energy was
initially available from the sun?
Sun  Green Plant  Grasshopper  Frog  Snake
(b) ’The flow of energy is unidirectional in an ecosystem’. Justify the statement. [2]
23. (a) What is the importance of ‘reproductive health education’?
(b) What is the mode of action of oral contraceptives? [2]
24. Study the given table and answer the questions :

Medium Absolute Refractive index

P 1.45
Q 1.52
R 1.33
(i) In which medium the speed of light is minimum?
(ii) If a light ray is travelling from medium P, in which medium, on entering, the refracted light will
move away from the normal? [1+1]
25. A magnetic compass is placed near a current carrying wire. What will you observe (the extent of deflection
of the magnetic needle)
(i) when current in the wire is increased,
(ii) when the magnetic compass is displaced away from the wire? [1+1]
OR
How is the resistance of a wire affected, if
(i) its length is doubled,
(ii) its radius is doubled. [1+1]

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26. Analyse the figure below. Name the process and describe it in your own words. [2]

OR
With help of a flow chart, explain the various pathways for the anaerobic breakdown of glucose.

SECTION – C
27. A chemical compound X is used in the soap and glass industry. It is prepared from brine.
(a) Write the chemical name, common name and chemical formula of X.
(b) Write the equation for its preparation from baking soda.
(c) What happens when it is treated with water containing Ca or Mg salts? [3]
28. (a) The atomic number of elements X and Y is 12 and 17 respectively. Show the formation of the
compound between X and Y by electron transfer method.
(b) What is the cathode and anode during electrolytic refining of copper? Briefly write how is the pure
metal obtained during the process? [3]
29. (a) Mention two differences between the processes of pollination and fertilisation.
(b) What are the three primary agents of pollination? [3]
30. (a) With the help of a neat labelled diagram, explain the reflex arc.
(b) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the neuron. [3]
31. (i) A ray of light incident obliquely on the surface of separation between two different media. The light
ray passes through the second medium without suffering any deviation. What can you conclude
about the ratio of speed of light in the pair of media, from the above information?
(ii) With respect to air, the refractive index of ice is 1.31 and that of rock salt is 1.54. Calculate
the speed of light in rock-salt, if that in ice is 2.3 × 108 m/s. [1+2]
32. An electric lamp of resistance 20 ohm and a conductor of resistance 4 ohm are connected in series
with a 6 volt battery. Calculate
(i) the current through the circuit.

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(ii) the power dissipated by the lamp.

(iii) the potential difference across the conductor. [1+1+1]
33. (i) A man boils water in an electric kettle for 20 minutes. Using the same mains supply he wants
to reduce the boiling time of water. To do so, should he increase or decrease the length of the
heating element? Justify your answer.
(ii) What is meant by the statement that the rating of fuse in an electric circuit is 5A? [2+1]

SECTION – D
34. (a) You have two organic compounds with the same formula C4H8O.
(i) Draw their structural formula and write their IUPAC names.
(ii) What is the relationship between the two organic compounds? [3]
(b) Give reason for the following properties of covalent compounds – [2]
(i) A 3 carbon saturated hydrocarbon will give a clean flame while an unsaturated hydrocarbon
with the same number of carbon atoms will give a yellow flame with lots of black smoke.
(ii) Diamond doesn’t conduct electricity while graphite does.
OR
(a) Hydrocarbons CxH6 and C2Hy belong to the alkene and alkyne family respectively.
(i) Identify x and y. Write the names of the above two compounds.
(ii) In the presence of a catalyst both of them will react with hydrogen gas. Name the catalyst
and the type of chemical reaction. [3]
(b) Define homologous series. Write any two characteristic features of such series. [2]
35. (a) With the help of a neat labelled diagram of the human digestive system, point out the parts where
following processes happen :
(i) Peristalsis
(ii) Storage of bile
(iii) Absorption of food
(b) Name the medical treatment for a patient suffering from renal failure.
(c) What are the roles of HCl in the human stomach? [5]
OR
(a) Name the hormones of the human endocrine system which :
(i) Decreases blood sugar level.
(ii) Induces pubertal changes in girls.
(iii) Causes goitre, if there is under secretion.
(b) Name any two parts and their functions of the human forebrain.
36. A needle placed 25 cm from a lens, forms image on a screen, placed 50 cm on the other side of
the lens.
(i) What is the type of the lens? Justify your answer.
(ii) Find its focal length. Calculate its power.

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(iii) If the length of the needle is 10 cm, what is the length of the image? [1+2+2]
OR
A spherical mirror produces an image of magnification - 1 on a screen placed at a distance of 50
cm from the mirror.
(i) Name the type of the mirror. Justify your answer.
(ii) What is the focal length of the mirror?
(iii) Mention one use of this kind of mirror.
(iv) Draw the ray diagram to show the image formation in this case. [1+1+1+2]

SECTION – E
37. Sodium chloride is an important raw material we have studied in inorganic chemistry that gives rise
to many other substances of important use. Similarly, ethanol and ethanoic acid in organic chemistry
holds an area of important study.
(a) Write the chemical equations to carry out the following organic conversions –
(i) Oxidation of ethanol using alkaline KMnO4
(ii) Complete combustion of ethanol
(iii) Dehydration of ethanol using conc. H2SO4 at 443K. [3]
(b) Give one use of ethanol. In order to prevent the misuse of ethanol in the industries, what is added
to it? [1]
OR
a) Ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid to form a sweet smelling substance X which is used in perfume
industry. Alkaline hydrolysis of X forms Y. Write the chemical name of X and Y. Also write the
equations for the formation of X and Y. [3]
(b) Why is pure ethanoic acid called glacial acetic acid? [1]
38. In humans, the allele for brown hair (b) is recessive to the allele for black hair (B). Refer to the pedigree
given below and answer the questions which follow :

Parents : BB bb

F1 generation : Bb ?

father mother

F2 generation : bb Bb Bb bb

Son1 Son2 Daughter 1 Daughter 2

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(a) What is the hair colour of the parent with genotype ‘bb’?
(b) What are the possible genotypes of the mother?
(c) According to the pedigree, what is the genotypic and phenotypic ratio of the F2 generation?
[1+1+2]
OR
Which possible genotype has been omitted in the F2 generation in the pedigree above? Explain with
the help of a cross.
39. Apart from potential difference, current in a circuit depends on resistance of the circuit. So, in the
electric circuits of devices, it is usually necessary to combine a number of resistances, to get the
required current in the circuit. When the resistances in the circuit are connected in a definite manner,
series combination or parallel combination of resistors are formed.
(i) State the law that gives the relation between potential difference and current through a conductor.
(ii) How should you connect a number of resistors to obtain maximum resistance from them? In series
or in parallel? Justify.
(iii) Two resistors of 3 ohm and 6 ohm are connected in series and this combination is connected
to a battery that can provide a potential difference of 12 volt. Calculate the ratio of
(a) the potential difference across the two resistors,
(b) current through the two resistors.
OR
Two resistors of 3 ohm and 6 ohm are connected in parallel and this combination is connected to
a battery that can provide a potential difference of 12 volt. Calculate the ratio of
(a) the potential difference across the two resistors,
(b) current through the two resistors. [1+1+2]

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