Khuch Baus PITAMPURA

DLDAV MODEL SCHOOL,

PERIODIC I
CLASS X MM: 2o
Time. 45 mins ENGLISH (SET B)
follow. (5 marks)
Read the following passage and answer the questi¡ns that
Q.1
good technical and communication skills. People will
It iS rare to find someone with skills. Learn
promote or block you on the basis of your communication
judge, evaluate, to
observe great communicators and adopt their styles and traits you
to subconscious habit of listening to yourself as
enhance your skills. Develop the to say is probably more important
pause. Learning what not
speak and know when to refrain. Poorly
learning what to say. Speak when youhave value to add, else
than
grammatical errors are acceptable between friends, but they should
worded emails with
avoided while communicating formally with your colleagues. Avoid any
becompletely you might say things you will
communication in an emotional state as that is when ruin a
uttered at the wrong time or place can
regret later. One unnecessary word
even your life. Another problem to overcome is speaking too fast.
relationship, career or are often inclined to speak fast.
working faster than our speech, we
Since ourminds are it at that
does not necessarily mean that the person hearing it will comprehend
This
the contrary, it is always the reverse. So slow down, think before you speak.
speed. On the
get ready to speak to people," Abraham Lincoln said, "l spend two-thirds of
"When I say."
thinking what they want to hear and one-third thinking what Iwant to
time
sentence.
(a) Complete the following as one speaks and should know when
to
One should develop to oneself

be avoided while communicating?

'pause.
(b) What, according to the writer, should
communicating in an emotional state (ii) avoid adding humour and wit
()avoid
(iv) avoid formal communication
(ii) avoid apologising immediately else refrain.'The word 'refrain' means
(c) 'Speak when you have value to add,
the same as :
() hold back (ii) take in
(i) give into (iv) yield to
(d) Complete the sentence appropriately.
Good communication skills can be developed by
?
(e) What is the problem when we speak too fast
(i) others don't comprehend us quickly
(1)the wise comprehend us quickly
comprehends us quickly (iv) others find it easy to comprehend us
(ii)everyone tasks, as directed. (3 Marks)
following
Q.2 Complete ANY THREE of four of the
ldentifythe error in the given notice written at a shop's billing counter and
()
supply the correction.

Thank you for your patients!

Use the given format for your response.

 Error Correction

(ü) Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from an article
environment.
In this way, we wage awar against environmental destruction with a
two-pronged approach of rationality and sensibility, and some day, win the battle
altogether.
(a)will (b) can
(c) might (d) could
(ii) Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the
following line, from a health report.
Tobacco breaks down quickly in the human body, so addicts might need to
smoke or chew some on a regular basis to maintain the desiredeffects of
nicotine on the brain to keep their focus intact.

Option No. Error Correction

(a) might may

(b) Or and

(c) on in

(d) their the

(iv) Complete the given sentence, by filling in the blank with the correct option:
They met you at night after you your work.
(a) had finished (b) have finished
(c) finished (d) willfinish
Q.3Answer any TWO of the following questions in 30-40 words. (2x3=6 marks)
(a) Lenchocalled the hailstones frozen pearls' and 'silver coins'. Is this comparison
justified? Why/why not?
(b) How does Robert Frost in "Dust of Snow " use unconventional symbols to
express joy?
C) According to Robert Frost, what power dofire and ice have ? What do they
symbolize?
Q.4Answer the following question in 100-120 words. (6 marks)
As the Postmaster., write a page in your diary expressing your feelings after reading
Lencho's second letter to God. What did you expect in his letter? What reward did you
receive for your 'act of charity'?
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First periodic Examination

Class 10
(2023-2024)
Mathematics
SET A

Max marks 20 Time 45 min

General Instructions
Q1 and Q2 one mark each
03 and Q4Two mark each
Q5and Q6 Three mark each
Q7 and Q8 4 mark each
Q1 The pair of equations x=0 and x= -5 has
a )one solution
b) two solution
c) infinite no. Of solution
d) No solution
Q2 The value of K for which the system of equations 4x +Ky +8=0
and 2x+2y+2 =0 has
unique solution
a) K=3
b) K#4
c) K=0
d) K40
Q3solve the following pair of linear equations by substitution method
3x +2y -7=0
4x+y-6=0
Q4 Solve for x and y
99x +101y=499

101x +99 y=501

Q5 For what value of Kwill the following system of equations have infinitely many
solutions
2 x +3 y =4
(K+2) x +6y =3 k+2
Q6For each of the following system of equations determine the values of Kfor which the
the given system of has no solution
3x-4y +7=0
Kx +3 y -5 =0
Q7 The monthly incomes of A and B are in the ratio of 5:4 and their expenditure are in
the ratio of 7:5.If each saves 3000 per month. Find the monthly income of each
Q8Solve the following pair of linear equations graphically
2 x3y+6 =0
2x+3y -18=0
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SCIENCE UT1
CLASS X
SET B
M.M.-20
SECTIONA(PHYSICS)
(6)
Q1. Define one
Ampere.
Q2. How ()
electronic current is different from
conventional current? Explain.
Q3. How many electrons
constitute ICoulomb of charge?
(2)
Q4. A steady current of 0.25
the section of Ampere flows through a conductor. How many
conductor in l second? electrons flow through
(2)
SECTION B(CHEMISTRY)
(7)
Q1. Astudent took sodium
He observed that an sulphate solution in a test tube and added
insoluble
insoluble substance is: substance has formed. The colour and Barium Chloride solution to it.
molecular formula of the

(a) Grey , Ba,SO,. (c ) White, BaSO,

(b) Yellow, Ba(SO,):.
(d) Pink, BaSO,
(l)
02. A metal nitrate A on
and a colourless gas C. heating gives yellowish brown coloured metal oxide along with
brown gas B
i Write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction.
ii. ldentify the brown gas B evolved.
i. ldentify the type of reaction.
03. Write the balanced ()
reaction chemical equations for the following reactions and identifi the
ivpe ot
i. Natural gas is burnt in air to form carbon
dioxide, water and releases heat.
ii. Iron (III) oxide
reacts with aluminum and gives
molten iron and aluminun oxide
04. (a) Can we place silver
nitrate solution in an iron vessel ? Whv or
why oc"
(b) Why do the walls begin to
shine after 2-3 days of white
washing? Justity with at cquation.
()
 Biology (7)
Suneil was watching theslide of a Xerophyte leaf peel where marks
he observed that the stomata were very deep and al1most
covered
Answer the questions given below after reading the above
passage.
11 Why are the stomatavery deep and covered in Xerophvte?
1.2 How do such plants do photosynthesis?
Q2 Draw the diagram of human digestive system and label 1.5-1.5=3
Salivary glands, Large intestine, Oesophagus
Q3 Write last two events of photosynthesis.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE
PERIODIC 1 EXAMS
TIME:45 minutes. SET-A
Instructions: M.M:20
All Questions are
compulsory
Political Science. M.M: 10
Q-1ldentify " Vertical Power Sharing "
democracies : arrangements amongst the following in modern
(a) Different social
(b)
groups (1)
Different parties, pressure groups and movements
(c) Government at different levels
(d) Different organs of government
Q-2 Define the term "
Majoritarianism (1)
Q-3 Describe any two demands of Srilankan
demands?
Tamils?How did they struggle for their (2+1=3)

Q-4 State one basic principle of democracy . Explain

different forms of Power sharing (1+4=5)
Economics. M.M: 5
Q.5Which one of the following is a developmental goal of a
a) Better wages factory worker-. (1)
b) Better technology
c) More hours of work
d) More labour work

Q6." Development for one may not be development for

an example. others". Justify the statement with
(2)
Q7. "While average income is useful for
statement with 2 points.
comparison, it may hide disparities" Explain the
(2)
Geography..
M.M:5
1, Gandhi Ji was very apt in voicing
his concern about resource conservation in these
words:
a) mass production is more important than
b) greedy people and modern production by masses
the global level
technology are the root cause for resource depletion at
c) there is enough for
everybody's greed but not enough for
d) Irrational consumption and anybody's need
over- utilization will reduce resource depletion. (1)
2. In the questions given below there are two statements that are
marked as ASSERTION (A)
and REASON (R). Read the statement and
select the correct option.
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Assertion: The availability of resources is not the only necessary condition for the development of
any region.

Reason: Not only availability of resources but also corresponding

institutions are necessary for the development of any changes in technology and
region.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the
B) Both A andR are true but R is not
correct explanation of A
the correct explanation of A
C) A is true but R is false
D) A is false but R is true
(1)
3. Resource planning is the single solution for sustainable
development. Justify your answer
with the help of an example.
(2)
4. Look at the given map of India and identify any three
states which have been carved out of
bigger states.
A. Tamil Ndu, Kerala, Karnataka

B. Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand

C. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka

D. Odisha, West Bengal, Rajasthan

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