PRE BOARD II
X SCIENCE
TIME – 3 Hr MM - 80
Special Note :
Question paper comprises three different sections – Section A for Biology, Section B
for Chemistry and Section C for Physics. you have to attempt all the sections
separately.
If the Question is attempted in wrong section, it will not have considered in
evaluation.
SECTION A (BIOLOGY)
1. In human respiratory system when a person breathes in, the position of ribs and
diaphragm will be :
1
(a) lifted ribs and curve/dome shaped diaphragm.
(b) lifted ribs and flattened diaphragm.
(c) relaxed ribs and flattened diaphragm.
(d) relaxed ribs and curve/dome shaped diaphragm.
2. Select a gland which does NOT occur as a pair in the human body: 1
(a) Pituitary (b) Ovary
(c) Testis (d) Adrenal
3. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true about human heart? 1
(A) Right atrium receives oxygenated blood from lungs through pulmonary artery.
(B) Left atrium transfers oxygenated blood to left ventricle which sends it to various parts of
the body.
(C) Right atrium receives deoxygenated blood through vena cava from upper and lower
body.
(D) Left atrium transfers oxygenated blood to aorta which sends it to different parts of the
body.
(a) (A) (b) (A) and (D)
(c) (B) and (C) (d) (B) and (D)
4. Which one of the following organism is represented by this diagram? 1
(a) Spirogyra (b) Planaria
(c) Yeast (d) Rhizopus
5. Match Column-1 with Column-11 and select the correct option from the choices
provided. 1
Column-I Column-II
A. Site of fertilisation of egg with the sperm (i) Vagina
B. Site of implantation of embryo (ii) Uterus
C. Site of entry of sperm into the female (iii) Oviduct
reproductive tract
D. Site through which the waste materials (iv) Placenta
generated by the developing embryo are
removed
(v) Cervix
(a) A-(ii), B-(i), C -(v), D -(iv) (b) A-(iii), B-(i), C -(v), D-(iv)
(c) A-(iv), B-(ii), C -(iii), D -(i) (d) A-(iii), B-(ii), C -(i), D -(iv)
6. The part of the hind-brain controlling involuntary actions such as salivation and vomiting
in humans is: 1
(a) Cerebellum (b) Cerebrum
(c) Pons (d) Medulla
7. Select a pair of bisexual flowers from the following: 1
(a) Papaya and mustard (b) Hibiscus and mustard
(c) Hibiscus and papaya (d) Hibiscus and watermelon
These questions consist of two statements -Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
8. Assertion (A): Human female has a perfect pair of sex chromosome. 1
Reason (R): Sex chromosome contributed by the human male in the zygote decides the
sex of a child.
9. Assertion (A): Contraception always helps in preventing unwanted pregnancies and
sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 1
Reason (R): Condoms are an example of a barrier method of contraception that
prevents the transmission of STIs to some extent.
10. Assertion (A): Excretion is the process of eliminating waste products from the body. 1
Reason (R): Excretion helps in maintaining the body's internal environment by removing
harmful metabolic by products.
11. "Reproduction is one of the most important characteristics of living beings". Give three
reasons in support of the statement. 2
OR
A certain organism has the remarkable ability to break itself into multiple pieces, each
capable of developing into a new individual. What is the specific term used to describe
this method of reproduction? Is this form of reproduction classified as sexual or asexual?
Provide an explanation. How does this process relate to the concept of regeneration,
and what distinguishes it from the regeneration processes in other organisms?
12. (i) How does adrenaline prepare the body for the 'fight or flight' response and its
effects on different organs? 1
(ii) what are reflex action and reflex arc? Explain with examples and diagram. 2
13. (i) Identify the parts 'X' and 'Y' in the figure given below: 4
(ii) Name the yellowish coloured structures produced by the part labelled as 'Y'.
(iii) Write the name of the process by which these are transferred to the part labelled as
'X'.
(iv) Explain the process of seed formation in a flowering plant.
OR
(i) Name the type of asexual mode of reproduction shown in the given figure. 0.5
(ii) Identify the unicellular organism in the diagram. 0.5
(iii) List any two advantages of asexual reproduction over sexual reproduction. 1
(iv) what are cutting and layering methods for reproduction? Give one example of
organism each. 2
14. In the following given conditions analyze and describe the possible impacts on a
person: 5
(i) If the egg is not fertilized in the fallopian tube.
(ii) What happens to the sperm when it enters the female reproductive system?
(iii) A male whose vas deferens is blocked makes intercourse with a normal female.
(iv) There is no placenta development in pregnancy.
(v) LACK of testosterone in a boy.
15. The diagram provided shows the structure of a nephron and its various parts labeled
P, Q, R, and S. Based on the diagram answer the following questions: 5
(a) Identify the parts labeled P, Q, R, and S in the diagram.
(b) Describe the process of filtration and reabsorption in the nephron,
explaining the role of each labeled part (P, Q, R, and S).
(c) Explain the importance of selective reabsorption in maintaining
homeostasis in the body.
OR
(a) In the given experimental setup, diagram (I) uses atmospheric air passed into lime
water, and diagram (II) uses exhaled air. Explain the difference in the time it takes
for lime water to turn milky in both diagrams.
(b) Draw a diagram of an open stomatal pore and label (i) Guard cells and (ii)
Chloroplasts. State two functions of stomata.
5
SECTION B (CHEMISTRY)
1. Consider the following statements about homologous series of carbon compounds: 1
A. All succeeding members differ by -CH2 unit.
B. Melting point and boiling point increases with increasing molecular mass.
C. The difference in molecular masses between two successive members is 16 u.
D. C₂H₂ and C₂H₄ are NOT the successive members of alkyne series.
The correct statements are-
(a) (A) and (B) (b) (B) and (C)
(c) (A) and (C) (d) (C) and (D)
2. Select from the following a process in which a combination reaction is involved: 1
(a) Black and White photography (b) Burning of coal
(c) Burning of methane (d) Digestion of food
3. Given below are the structures of some hydrocarbons, Select the two structures which
are related to each other from the given options: 1
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iv) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iii)
4. Choose the incorrect statement about the common used in hydrogenation of vegetable
oils. 1
(a) It is an addition reaction.
(b) It takes place in the presence of nickel or palladium catalyst.
(c) The product contains only single bonds between carbon atoms.
(d) It is an addition reaction which occurs in the presence of an acid catalyst.
5. Consider the following chemical equation: 1
pAl + qH2O → r Al2O3 + s H2
To balance this chemical equation, the values of 'p','q',r' and 's' must be respectively:
(a) 3,2,2,1 (b) 2,3,3,1 (c) 2,3,1,3 (d) 3,1,2,2
6. (a) What is meant by a saturated hydrocarbon? Give one example. 2
(b) An alkane has 11 carbon atoms arranged within ring structures as shown below.
What is the molecular formula of the alkane?
7. Why some metals are kept in kerosene? Name such two metals. Give the explanation of
the chemical reaction with equation if it would not have kept in kerosene. 2
8. Answer the following questions: 3
(a) Explain how the unique crystal lattice structure of diamond contributes to its
exceptional hardness, making it one of the hardest substances known.
(b) (i) What is the formula of simplest fullerene? In A, B & C, which structure belongs to
this?
(ii) How does the layered structure of graphite contribute to its ability to act as a
lubricant?
OR
(b) Which allotrope of carbon is known as a good conductor of electricity and why
9. ANSWER ANY ONE - 4
4+ 4-
(i) Give reason why carbon can neither form C cations nor C anions but form covalent
compounds.
(ii) What is homologous series of carbon compound? Write the molecular formula of any
two consecutive members of homologous series of aldehydes.
(iii) Draw the structure of the molecule of cyclohexane (CH6H12).
OR
(i) Name a commercially important carbon compound having functional group -OH and
write its molecular formula.
(ii) Write chemical equation to show its reaction with (ANY 3)
(1) Sodium metal
(2) Excess conc. sulphuric acid
(3) Ethanoic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst
(4) Acidified potassium dichromate
Also write the name of the product formed in each case.
10. EXPLAIN - 5
(a) What happens when food materials containing fats and oils are left for a long time? List
two observable changes and suggest two ways by which this phenomenon can be
prevented.
(b) A shiny brown coloured element 'X' on heating in air becomes black in colour. Name the
element 'X' and the black coloured compound formed.
OR
(a) What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions? Write
equations for these reactions.
(b) Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions? Write
equations for these reactions.
SECTION C (PHYSICS)
1. S.I. unit of electrical resistivity is 1
(a) ohm per metre³ (b) ohm per metre²
(c) ohm. Metre (d) ohm. metre³
2. The minimum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of resistance 10 Ω
is: 1
(a) 1/50 Ω (b) 1/5 Ω
(c) 2 Ω (d) 1 Ω
3. Consider the following statements in the context of human eye: 1
(A) The diameter of the eye ball is about 2.3 cm.
(B) Iris is a dark muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil.
(C) Most of the refraction for the light rays entering the eye occurs at the crystalline lens.
(D) While focusing on the objects at different distances the distance between the crystalline
lens and the retina is adjusted by ciliary muscles.
The correct statements are-
(a) (A) and (B) (b) (A), (B) and (C) (c) (B), (C) and (D) (d) (A), (C) and (D)
4 3
4. Absolute refractive index of water and glass is 3 and 2 respectively. If the speed of light
in glass is 2x 108 m/s the speed of light in water is. 1
9 7 16 9
(a) 4 m/s (b) 3 m/s (c) 9 m/s (d) 8 m/s
OR
When a beam of white light passes through a region of very fine dust particles, the colour
of light that scatters the most in that region is: 1
(a) Red (b) orange (c) blue (d) yellow
These questions consist of two statements -Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
5. Assertion (A): Myopic eye cannot see distant objects distinctly. 1
Reason (R): For the correction of myopia converging lenses of appropriate power are
prescribed by eye-surgeons.
6. If the image formed by a spherical mirror for all positions of the object placed in front of
it is always erect and diminished. What type of mirror is it? Draw a labelled ray diagram
to support your answer. 2
7. In the operation of electrical appliances, how does the variation in resistance influence
power consumption? 2
OR
How does an electric iron use electricity to create heat for ironing clothes, and what science
is involved in this process?
8. A light ray is incident on a concave mirror with a radius of curvature of 20 cm. If the
object distance in 15 cm, calculate the image distance.
2
9. (A) Two wires of the same material have their lengths in the ratio of 1:2 and diameters
in the ratio of 2:1. What is the ratio of their resistances?
2
OR
(B) A current of 2 A flows through a wire of resistance 10 Ω. Calculate the potential
difference across the wire.
10. A circuit contains three resistors, one of 2 ohm and the other two of 4 ohm each. The 4
ohm resistors are connected in parallel and the combination is connected in series with
the 2 ohm resistor. Calculate the current flowing through the circuit if a voltage of 10V is
applied. 3
11. You are standing in a parking lot, and you notice a convex mirror installed on a wall
near the entrance. The mirror is used to help drivers see around a blind corner. The
object in front of the mirror is a parked car.
(i) (a) Explain the purpose of convex mirror in this scenario and how it helps driver see
around a blind corner. 1
(b) Explain how the image of the parked car is formed by the convex mirror. Mention the
characteristics of the image such as its orientation and size. 1
(ii) If the convex mirror was replaced with a concave mirror of the same focal length,
how would the image formation be different? Provide a brief explanation.
2
OR
(i) State Ohm's law and explain its application in determining the relationship between
current, voltage, and resistance in an electric circuit. 2
(ii) Calculate the resistance of a conductor through which a current of 2 ampere flows
when a voltage of 6 volt is applied across it. 2
13. . Explain the formation of a rainbow. Describe the roles of refraction, dispersion, and
total internal reflection in this phenomenon- 5
(A) (i) "In refraction of light through a rectangular glass slab, the emergent ray is always
parallel to the direction of the incident ray". Why? Explain with the help of a ray
diagram. What happens when a ray of light falls normally on one of the faces of a
rectangular glass prism? Draw diagram.
(ii) An object is placed at a distance of 30 cm from the optical centre of a concave lens of
focal length 20 cm. Use Lens formula to determine the position of the image formed in
this case. (Cr, Ev)
OR
(B) (i) A student wishes to study the image formation by a concave mirror using candle
flame as object. State the type of the image formed by the mirror and mention the
change in the image formed, if any, that he observes when the candle flame is gradually
moved away from the pole of the mirror. Draw a ray diagram to show the image
formation when the object distance is nearly equal to the radius of curvature of the
mirror.
(ii) A convex mirror used for rear-view on an automobile has a focal length of 3.0 m. If a bus
is located at 6.0 m from this mirror, use mirror formula to find the position of the image
of the bus as seen in the mirror.
14. Three resistors in a circuit are attached as shown here. The resistance of F and G are 10
ohm and 5 ohm respectively. The resistance of E is unknown. These resistors are
connected to a battery with potential difference 6 V. 5
(a) What is the term used to describe such an arrangement of
resistors?
(b) What is the resistance of E if 0.3 A current flows through
it?
(c) What is the total current flowing in the circuit?
(d) Should the resistance of an ammeter be low or high?
