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MARY’S PUBLIC SCHOOL, NAKAPUZHA

TEST PAPER

MAX.MARKS:20

CLASS: X SCIENCE TIME: 45 min

PHYSICS

1. Name the mirror that could form enlarged real as well as enlarged virtual image.
(1)
2. A ray parallel to the principal axis, after reflection, will pass through the
………. in case of a concave mirror. (1)
3. Why do we prefer a convex mirror as a rear view mirror in vehicles? (2)
4. Draw the ray diagram of images formed by a concave mirror for the following
positions of the objects. (i) Object between F and P.
(ii) Object at C.
(iii) Object between C and F. (3)

CHEMISTRY

Choose the correct option in the following questions. (2 x ½ =1)

1. White silver chloride in sunlight turns to

a) Grey b) remain white c) yellow d) red

2. Antacid contain
a) Weak base b) Strong base c) weak acid d) Strong acid
Fill in the blanks. (2 x ½ =1)
1. Fe + CuSO4 FeSO4 + Cu is a ................ reaction.
2. If a substance looses hydrogen during a chemical change, it is said to be... …

Answer the following.

1. Consider the following chemical reaction:
X + Barium chloride Y + sodium chloride.
a) Identify X and Y.
b) Name the type of reaction. (1)

2. Balance the following reactions.

a) BaCl2 + H2SO4 BaSO4 + HCl.
b) MnO2 + HCl MnCl2 + Cl2 + H2O (1)

3. Write an equation each for decomposition reactions, where energy is

supplied in the form of heat, light or electricity. (3)

BIOLOGY

Choose the correct options in the following questions.

1. Blood pressure is measured with an instrument called (1)

Hemodialysis / Spygmomanometer
2. Vessels carry blood away from the heart. (1)
Arteries / Veins

Name the following.

1. The respiratory pigment in human beings. (1)

2. The enzyme present in saliva. (1)

Answer the following.

1. How guard cells regulate opening and closing of the stomatel pore.
Explain with the help of a neat labelled diagram (2)