Chem 1 2 and Bio Life Proc 2019

SAMPLE PAPER FOR CLASS X BY PANKAJ SIR 9824601270
Time 1 hr MM 30 Marks
1. What does the notation (aq) represents in a chemical equation? 1
2. Write down the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of sodium
carbonate and hydrochloric acid. 1
3. How many moles of sulphur trioxide will be produced when two moles
of sulphur combine with three moles of oxygen? 1
4. Food items such as curd and juices of citrus fruits should not be stored
in metallic containers. Why? 1
5. Rahul added a piece of calcium to water. He observed that it started
floating. What can be the reason for this? 2
6. What is a variegated leaf? During the experiment to test the presence
of starch in a variegated leaf, what is significance of placing the plant
in darkness and treating the leaf with alcohol? 2
7. Why shouldn’t we talk while eating? 1
8. While working in a laboratory, Neha left a copper wire in silver nitrate
solution. The next day, when she came to the laboratory, she observed
that the solution had turned bluish green.
(a). Account for what she observed.
(b). Write the balanced chemical equation to represent the change
taking place. 2
9. (a). The lining of the stomach is protected from its own acids. How?
(b). How is the movement of food from stomach to small intestine
regulated?
(c). How is the acidic nature of food from the stomach modified to be
acted upon by pancreatic juice? 3
10. (a). Write down the chemical reaction that takes place in a soda acid
fire extinguisher?
(b). Write the name of the acid present in the following substances:
i. Tamarind ii. Oranges
(c). State some uses of bleaching powder. 3
11. An aqueous solution of lead (II) nitrate reacts with an aqueous

solution of ferric sulphate to form an aqueous solution of ferric nitrate
and a precipitate of lead (II) sulphate. Write the balanced chemical
equation for the given chemical reaction. 2
12. 6. How is plaster of Paris chemically different from gypsum? How may
these be inter converted? Write one use of plaster of Paris? (3)
13. Write the name of the chemical and its reaction which is used in black
and white photography.(2 Marks)
14. Give the different pathways for oxidation of glucose. 3marks
15. Give the three steps of photosynthesis. 2
86 W
C.
121 W
D.
148 W
Question 29 ( 1.0 marks)

Use the following information to answer the next question.
A resistance of 6 Ω is connected across a potential difference of 18 V. A current is flown through the

circuit for 2 minutes.
What is the amount of charge flowing through the circuit?
A.
180 C
B.
360 C
C.
540 C
D.
740 C
With reference to Fleming’s left hand rule, the index finger points along the direction of
A.
field
B.
force
C.
charge
D.
current
The resistance of a piece of conducting wire is 8 Ω. Then, the wire is cut into two equal pieces.
What is the resistance of each piece of wire?
A.
4Ω
B.
8Ω
C.
16 Ω
D.
32 Ω
The process of oxidation of glucose in the absence of molecular oxidation is known as
respiration. It takes place in the of a cell.
The information in which alternative completes the given statement?
A.
i ii
anaerobic cytoplasm
B.
i ii
anaerobic mitochondria
C.
i ii
aerobic cytoplasm
D.
i ii
aerobic mitochondria
Which structure carries oxygen-rich blood from lungs to heart?
A.
Aorta
B.
Vena cava
C.
Pulmonary vein
D.
Pulmonary artery
The figure illustrates the structure of a neuron.
Which labelled structure receives information from receptors located in sense organs?
A.
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
A certain metal vigorously reacts with oxygen at room temperature to form metal oxide. It catches fire
if it is kept in the open. Hence, it is kept immersed in kerosene oil.
The described metal is
A.
gold
B.
copper
C.
sodium
D.
aluminium

The figure illustrates the structure of a nephron.
The information in which alternative completes the labels in the given figure?
A.
I II
Bowman’s capsule Henle’s loop
B.
I II
Henle’s loop Glomerulus
C.
I II
Glomerulus Collecting duct
D.
I II
Collecting duct Bowman’s capsule

Which of the following metals can displace Fe from its salt solution?
A.
Pb
B.
Zn
C.
Ag
D.
Cu
Which of the following equations represents a combination reaction?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sodium hydrogen carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid to form a salt with the evolution of a gas.
The gas evolved in the given reaction is
A.
H2
B.
O2
C.
Cl2
D.
CO2
A list of substances is given below.
I. Glucose
II. Ethanol
III. Sulphuric acid
IV. Sodium hydroxide
V. Hydrochloric acid
The solutions of which of the following pairs of substances cannot conduct electricity?
A.
IV and V
B.
I and II
C.
III and V
D.
I and IV
Which of the following processes is used to convert sulphide ores into oxides?
A.
Roasting
B.
Reduction
C.
Calcination
D.
Electrolysis
SA I Test 2 Close
Subjective Test

(i) All questions are compulsory.

Questions 1 to 5 are very short answer type questions. These questions carry one
mark each.

Questions 6 to 14 are short answer type questions. These questions carry two
marks each.
Questions 15 to 23 are also short answer type questions. These questions carry
three marks each.
Question number 24 to 26 are long answer type questions and carry four marks
each.
(vi) Questions 27 to 41 are multiple choice questions carrying one mark each.
Name two inexhaustible sources of energy?
An aqueous solution of lead (II) nitrate reacts with an aqueous solution of ferric
sulphate to form an aqueous solution of ferric nitrate and a precipitate of lead (II)
sulphate. Write the balanced chemical equation for the given chemical reaction.
Among KOH, NaCl, and H2SO4, which compound has the highest pH value?
What is a reflex arc?

A little amount of iron fillings is added to a solution of aluminium sulphate. Predict

whether a reaction will take place or not. Give reasons for your answer.
What will be the voltmeter reading in the given circuit?
Write two properties of magnetic field lines.
How is electricity produced in thermal power plants?
How are oxygen and carbon dioxide transported in blood?
Give a labelled equation of the process of photosynthesis in plants.
What is water of crystallisation? Find the water of crystallisation of copper sulphate.
Show how potassium oxide (K2O) is formed by the transfer of electrons.
Draw the conventional symbol of each of the following electrical components.
(i) Rheostat
(ii) Ammeter
(iii) Wire joint
(iv) Open key
What is fermentation and what are its products?
State Maxwell’s right hand thumb rule. Using this rule, sketch the magnetic field lines
produced around a current-carrying solenoid.
Why is potassium kept immersed in kerosene oil? Potassium reacts with water to
produce a gas, which is also produced when sulphuric acid is added to potassium.
Name the gas that evolves during both reactions. Write the balanced chemical
equations for the reactions involved.
Three elements X, Y, and Z have atomic numbers 12, 16, and 20 respectively.
(a) Which element has the highest number of valence electrons?
(b) Which two elements have similar physical and chemical properties?
(c) Which element has a total of three shells with two electrons in the outermost shell?
Name the different parts of a solar cooker. On what principle does a solar cooker work?
How is zinc metal obtained from its carbonate ore?
How does the atomic size of elements vary across a period of the periodic table? Why
does the metallic character of an element decrease across a period, but increase down
a group?
Describe the importance of the organs involved in the digestion of fat in the human
body.

Explain how the heart regulates blood circulation in the human body?
How does the brain coordinate and integrate loads of input and output information?
(a) Define the term ‘resistance of a conductor’. Also, give its SI unit.
(b) Write the factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends.
(c) Calculate the resistance of a copper wire of length 2 m and radius
2 mm. The resistivity of copper is 1.62 × 10−8 Ωm?
Explain the steps involved in the extraction of copper from its ore, Copper pyrite.
(a). A mustard plant seedling is kept in a flask of water. It is enclosed in a wooden box
provided with a small hole on one side as shown in the figure. The box is then kept
near a light source such that the hole in the box faces the light source.
(i) What will be the direction of the growing seedling after 2−3 days?
(ii) What is the name given to the observed phenomenon?
(iii) What is the physiology of the observed phenomenon?
(iv) How does the plant respond to the force of gravity?
(b). Write the names of the hormones responsible for −
i. Stem elongation
ii. Promotion of seed dormancy
When put in dilute hydrochloric acid, metal X reacts to produce hydrogen gas.
However, when the same experiment is repeated with metal Y, hydrogen gas is not
evolved.
The information given in which alternative correctly represents the metals X and Y?
A.
Y
X
Copper Magnesium
B.
Y
X
Zinc Silver
C.
Y
X
Calcium Aluminium
D.
Y
X
Mercury Gold
Ammonia is synthesized by Haber’s process. In the Haber’s process, nitrogen and

hydrogen gases react in the presence of iron, which acts as a catalyst. The reaction
is carried out under 200 atm and at a temperature of 500°C.
In which of the following chemical equations are the reaction conditions indicated
correctly?
A.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) + 500°C + 200 atm → 2NH3(g) + Fe − catalyst
B.
C.
D.
Which of the following chemical equations represents a balanced chemical equation?
A.
2 Zn + AgNO3 → 2 Zn (NO3)2 + Ag
B.
Al + 3 CuCl2 → 2 AlCl3 + Cu
C.
BaCl2 + H2SO4 → BaSO4 + 2 HCl
D.
2 NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + H2O
The chemical formula of the salt that will be formed when sodium hydroxide reacts
with nitric acid is , while the chemical formula of the salt that will be
formed when sodium hydroxide reacts with sulphuric acid is .

The information in which row completes the given statement?
A.
ii
i
NaNO3 Na2SO3
B.
ii
i
NaNO2 Na2SO4
C.
ii
i
NaNO3 Na2SO4
D.
ii
i
NaNO2 Na2SO3
Ravi blows air into a test tube containing limewater with

the help of a straw. On doing so, he observes that the
limewater turns milky.
The change in limewater indicates that
A.
sulphur dioxide is produced during respiration

B.
carbon dioxide is produced during respiration
C.
nitrogen is produced during respiration
D.
oxygen is produced during respiration
Acetic acid reacts with sodium carbonate to give
A.
C2H5COONa and H2
B.
C2H5COONa and H2O
C.
CH3COONa, H2, and CO2
D.
CH3COONa, H2O, and CO2
Which of the following metals does not react with hydrochloric acid?
A.
Iron
B.
Zinc
C.
Copper
D.
Magnesium
Exhalation is the process of breathing out air from the lungs.

Which of the following events takes place during the process of exhalation?
A.
The diaphragm moves away from the lungs
B.
The chest cavity contracts
C.
The ribs move outward
D.
The alveoli expand
Phototropism is exhibited by the growth movement of
A.
shoots towards light
B.
roots towards gravity
C.
plants in response to water stimulus
D.
plants in response to chemical stimulus

The given figure shows a simple electric circuit

that consists of two resistors of resistances 5 Ω
and 10 Ω. A voltmeter is connected across the 10
Ω resistor.
What will be the reading of the given voltmeter?
A.
4V
B.
8V
C.
12 V
D.
16 V
A bulb is connected in a simple circuit. The source of energy for the bulb is an AC
supply of 220 V. At an instant, the bulb is drawing 220 mA amount of current.
What is Ohm’s constant of the bulb filament?
A.
1Ω
B.
48.4 Ω
C.
1 000 Ω
D.
48 400 Ω
The amount of current drawn by a water heater from a 220 V power supply is
1 μA. What is the resistance offered by the heating element of the water heater?
A.
220 mΩ
B.
220 Ω
C.
220 kΩ
D.
220 MΩ
Which parts of an AC generator rotate along with the coil?
A.
Axle and brushes
B.
Axle and slip rings
C.
Magnet and brushes
D.
Magnet and slip rings

In an AC generator, the direction of induced current in the rotating coil changes in

every
A.
one rotation
B.
two rotations
C.
half-rotation
D.
one-fourth rotation
Which of the following statements regarding wind energy is correct?
A.
It can be generated in all places
B.
It can be produced in all seasons
C.
Wind power plants can be set up in small areas
D.
Wind power plants are inexpensive to set up and maintain

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SAMPLE PAPER FOR CLASS X BY PANKAJ SIR 9824601270

11. An aqueous solution of lead (II) nitrate reacts with an aqueous

Question 29 ( 1.0 marks)

A resistance of 6 Ω is connected across a potential difference of 18 V. A current is flown through the

What is the amount of charge flowing through the circuit?

Question 30 ( 1.0 marks)

Question 31 ( 1.0 marks)

Use the following information to answer the next question.

Question 32 ( 1.0 marks)

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The process of oxidation of glucose in the absence of molecular oxidation is known as

respiration. It takes place in the of a cell.

The information in which alternative completes the given statement?

Which structure carries oxygen-rich blood from lungs to heart?

Question 34 ( 1.0 marks)

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The figure illustrates the structure of a neuron.

Question 35 ( 1.0 marks)

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The described metal is

Question 36 ( 1.0 marks)

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The figure illustrates the structure of a nephron.

Bowman’s capsule Henle’s loop

Henle’s loop Glomerulus

Glomerulus Collecting duct

Collecting duct Bowman’s capsule

Question 38 ( 1.0 marks)

Which of the following equations represents a combination reaction?

Question 39 ( 1.0 marks)

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The gas evolved in the given reaction is

Question 40 ( 1.0 marks)

Use the following information to answer the next question.

A list of substances is given below.

III. Sulphuric acid

IV. Sodium hydroxide

Question 41 ( 1.0 marks)

(i) All questions are compulsory.

Question 1 ( 1.0 marks)

Name two inexhaustible sources of energy?

Question 2 ( 1.0 marks)

Question 3 ( 1.0 marks)

Question 4 ( 1.0 marks)

What is a reflex arc?

A little amount of iron fillings is added to a solution of aluminium sulphate. Predict

Question 6 ( 2.0 marks)

What will be the voltmeter reading in the given circuit?

Question 7 ( 2.0 marks)

Write two properties of magnetic field lines.

Question 8 ( 2.0 marks)

How is electricity produced in thermal power plants?

Question 9 ( 2.0 marks)

How are oxygen and carbon dioxide transported in blood?

Question 10 ( 2.0 marks)

Give a labelled equation of the process of photosynthesis in plants.

Question 11 ( 2.0 marks)