KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN LUCKNOW REGION

PRE-BOARD (TERM- I) 2021-22

CLASS X

(SCIENCE 086)

Time: 90 Minutes MM: 40

General instructions:
1. The Question Paper contains three sections.
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.
5. All questions carry equal marks (0.8).
6. There is no negative marking.
SECTION A

Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.

The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated.

1. A visually challenged student has to perform the presence of acidic salt in given
sample. The acid base indicator prepared by him will be

(a) Blue litmus

(b) Clove oil

(c) Red cabbage extract

(d) Hibiscus extract

2. An element X is soft and can be cut with a knife. This is very reactive to air and
cannot be kept open in air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identify the element
from the following:
 (a) Mg
(b) Na
(c) P
(d) Ca

3. BaCl2 + H2SO4 → X BaSO4 + Y HCl The value of X and Y in the above

chemical equation are:

(a) 1, 2

(b) 2, 1

(c) 1, 1

(d) 1, 3
4. Which of the following is correct regarding the oxidizing agent?

(a) It gives oxygen for oxidation.

(b) It does not gives oxygen for oxidation.

(c) It does not remove hydrogen.

(d) It gives oxygen and does not remove hydrogen.

5. Which of the following are correctly matched

1 Acid + salt metal + hydrogen

.
2 Acid + metal salt + carbon dioxide + water
. carbonate
3 Metal oxide + acid salt + water
.

(a) 1 and 2
 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

6
.
A small amount of light green coloured compound X is heated in a test tube. In
the beginning, it loses some water and then gases Z with suffocating smell
comes out. The vapours of gas are collected and dissolved in water. The
solution turns blue litmus red. The residue Y left in the test tube turns reddish
brown. Identify X,Y and Z.

(a) X- PbSO4, Y – Pb2O3, Z-SO3

(b) X- FeSO4.7H2O, Y- Fe2O3, Z- SO2,SO3
(c) X- Na2SO4.10H2O, Y- Na2SO4, Z- SO2
(d) Pb(NO3)2, Y- PbO2, Z- NO2, N2O4

7. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a

test tube?

1. Salt formation takes place.

2. The temperature of the solution remains the same.

 3. The temperature of the solution decreases.

4. The temperature of the solution increases.

(a) Only 1
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 4
8. On burning magnesium ribbon in air, it is observed that it burns brightly leaving
behind a _____ coloured powder.

(a) White
  (b) Green

(c) Yellow

(d) Black

9. Solid calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide
accompanied by some change in temperature. This process is called slaking of
lime. Calcium hydroxide dissolves in water to form its solution called lime
water. Which among the following is (are) true about slaking of

lime and the solution formed?

(i) It is an endothermic reaction

(ii) It is an exothermic reaction

(iii) The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven

(iv) The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven

(a) (i) and(ii)

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (i) and (iv)

 (d) (iii) and (iv)

10. Which two acids combine to form aqua regia and in what ratio?

(a) 3 parts of sulphuric acid and 1 part of Nitric acid.

(b) 2 parts of Nitric acid and 2 parts of hydrochloric acid.

(c) 4 parts of Nitric and 2 parts of Hydrochloric acid.

(d) 3 parts of hydrochloric acid and 1 part of nitric acid.

11. Read the passage carefully and answer the following question. The path of ray
of light for two different media A and B for a given angle of incidence is as
shown:

What will be the relation between the refractive index of A and B

(a) nA = nB

(b) nA > nB

(c) nA < nB

(d) Cannot be said.

12. A child is standing in front of a magic mirror. She finds the image of her head
bigger, the middle portion of her body of the same size and that of the legs
 smaller. The following is the order of combinations for the magic mirror from
the top.

(a) Plane, convex and concave

(b) Convex, concave and plane

(c) Concave, plane and convex

(d) Convex, plane and concave

13. A point source of light is placed at a distance of 2f from a converging lens of
focal length f. The intensity on the other side of the lens is maximum at a
distance

(a) f

(b) Between f and 2f

(c) 2f

(d) More than 2f.

14. The focal length of four convex lenses P, Q, R, and S are 20cm, 15 cm, 5 cm
and 10 cm, respectively. The lens having greatest power is:

(a) P

(b) Q

(c) R

(d) S
15. A prism ABC (with BC as base) is placed in different orientations. A narrow
beam of white light is incident on the prism as shown in the Figures given
below. In which of the following cases, after dispersion, the third colour from
the top corresponds to the colour of the sky?
 (a) (i)

(b) (ii)

(c) (iii)

(d) (iv)
16. At noon the Sun appears white because

(a) light is least scattered

(b) all colours get scattered equally

(c) blue colour is scattered the most

(d) red colour is scattered the most

17. Consider these indices of refraction: glass: 1.52; air: 1.0003; water: 1.333.
Based on the refractive indices of three materials, arrange the speed of light
through them in

decreasing order.

(a) The speed of light in water > the speed of light in air > the speed of light in
glass.

(b) The speed of light in glass > the speed of light in water > the speed of light
in air.

(c) The speed of light in air > the speed of light in water > the speed of light in
glass.

(d) The speed of light in glass > the speed of light in air > the speed of light in
water.
18. The stars appear shifted from their actual position due to the phenomenon of:

(a) Diffraction of light

(b) Scattering of light

(c) Refraction of light

(d) Reflection of light

19. Which of these samples is most probably from a pulmonary artery? 

(a) P

(b) Q

(c) R

(d) S
20.
Gas 'P' diffuses from a capillary into an alveolus in the lungs. When is gas 'P'
expelled out from the alveolus?
 (a) During inhalation
(b) During exhalation
(c) Both during inhalation and exhalation
(d) During cellular respiration.
21. The excretory unit of the human excretory system is known as

(a) nephridia

(b) neuron

(c) nephron

(d) kidneys

22. A student sets up an experiment to study the role of enzymes in digestion of

food.
 In which test tube, the digestion of protein will occur?

(a) Test tubes A as pepsin will breakdown protein into simple molecules.

(b) Test tube B as HCl will breakdown protein into simple molecules.

(c) Test tube C as HCl will activate pepsin for breakdown of protein into simple
molecules.

(d) Test tube D as pepsin will breakdown by HCl into simple molecules.

23.
What is the aim of the given experiment?
 (a) To prove that sunlight is essential for photosynthesis.
(b) To prove that carbon dioxide is essential for photosynthesis.
(c)  To prove that water is essential for photosynthesis.
(d) To prove that chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis.
24. In the human digestive system, the enzymes pepsin and trypsin are secreted by:

a) Pancreas and liver

b) Pancreas and gall bladder

c) Stomach and pancreas

d) Stomach and salivary glands

SECTION B

Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.

The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated.
 Observe the given reaction carefully and identify (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv). 

25. (ii)

(i)

CuO + H2 ----------🡪 Cu + H2 O

(iv)

(iii)

(a) i-Undergoes oxidation, ii- Oxidation, iii- Reduction, iv- undergoes

reduction.
(b) i- Reducing agent, ii-Reduction, iii- Oxidation, iv- Oxidizing agent.
(c) i- Oxidizing agent, ii-Oxidation, iii- Reduction, iv- Reducing agent.
(d) i- Undergoes reduction, ii- Reduction, iii- Oxidation, iv- Undergoes
oxidation.

26. The apparatus given in the adjoining figure was set up to demonstrate electrical
conductivity.
 Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?
(i) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic.

(ii) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for
conduction.

(iii) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete.

(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic
solution.

(a) (i) and (iii)

(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) only
(d) (iv) only
27. pH of different solution are given in the table below.

Solution pH
A 2.4
B 14.0
C 7.5
D 9.0
 Arrange the above solution in the increasing order of OH- ion concentration.

(a) D, C, B, A
(b) A, C, D, B
(c) C, D, B, A
(d) B, D, C, A

28.
Observe the rate of evolution of hydrogen gas with five metals P, Q, R, S and T
at room temperature. What could be the metals P, Q, R, S and T?

S.N P Q R S T
o

(a) Zn Al Mg Cu Fe
(b) Mg Al Zn Fe Cu
(c) Al Zn Mg Fe Cu
(d) Fe Zn Mg Al Cu
29. Sulphuric acid reacts with milk of magnesia. The salt formed will be

a) MgSO4

b) Mg(HSO4)2

c) MgSO3

d) Mg(HSO3)2

30. Read the statements carefully.

1. Metals are generally ductile but metal W is the most ductile metal.
2. Metals generally possess high melting point but metals like X have very low
melting point.
3. Metals generally exist in solid state but Y exists in liquid state.
4. Among metals, Z is the poorest conductor of heat.

Choose the right option of sequencing W,X,Y and Z.

(a) Aluminium, Sodium, Lead and Silver.

(b) Gold, Potassium, Mercury and Lead.
(c) Copper, Zinc, Silver and Mercury.
(d) Iron, Sodium, Gold and Lead.

Question No. 31 to 34 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 and R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is False but R is true

31. Assertion (A): White silver chloride turns grey in sunlight.

Reason (R): Decomposition of silver chloride in presence of sunlight takes

place to form silver metal and chlorine gas.
32. Assertion (A): The balancing of chemical equations is based on law of
conservation of mass.

Reason (R): Total mass of reactants is equal to total mass of products.

33. Assertion (A): Alveoli contain an extensive network of blood vessels.

Reason (R): Alveoli is the site where exchange of gases occurs.

34. Assertion (A): Danger signals are made of red colour.

Reason (R): Wavelength of red colour of the visible spectrum is maximum, so

signals are visible even from a longer distance.
35. An aqueous solution A turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On addition of an
aqueous solution B to A the pink colour disappears. Which of the following
statement is true for solution A and B?

(a) A is strongly basic and B is a weak base.

(b) A is strongly acidic and B is a weak acid.
(c) A has pH greater than 7 and B has pH less than 7.
(d) A has pH less than 7 and B has pH greater than 7.

36. The breakdown of pyruvate to give CO2, water and energy takes place in

(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Mitochondria
(c) Chloroplast
(d) Nucleus.
37. Choose the correct statement that describes arteries.

(a) They have thick elastic walls, blood flows under high pressure; collect
blood from different organs and bring it back to the heart.
 (b) They have thin walls with valves inside, blood flows under low pressure
and carry blood away from the heart to various organs of the body.
(c) They have thick elastic walls, blood flows under low pressure; carry
blood from the heart to various organs of the body.
(d) They have thick elastic walls without valves inside, blood flows under
high pressure and carry blood away from the heart to different parts of
the body.

38. Transpiration has been described as a 'necessary evil' because it is inevitable,

but potentially harmful. Which of the following statements describe this?

(i) It helps in the transportation of food.

(ii) It regulates plant temperature.

(iii)It causes wilting and injury in plants.

(iv)It causes ascent of sap.

(a) (ii) and (iii) only.

(b) (iii) and (iv) only.
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv) only.
(d) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

39. Magnification produced by a rear view mirror fitted in vehicles

(a) is less than one

(b) is more than one

(c) is equal to one

(d) can be more than or less than one depending upon the position of the object
in front of it
40. Rays from Sun converge at a point 15 cm in front of a concave mirror. Where
 should an object be placed so that size of its image is equal to the size of the
object?

(a) 15 cm in front of the mirror

(b) 30 cm in front of the mirror

(c) between 15 cm and and 30 cm in front of the mirror

(d) more than 30 cm in front of the mirror

41.
Peristaltic movement refers to :

(a) Contraction and expansion of lungs.

(b)  Contraction and expansion of walls of food pipe.
(c) Movement of limbs while walking.
(d)  Movement of blood throughout the body
42.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) Xylem vessels contain the cytoplasm.

(b) The conducting cells of xylem are living.
(c) Xylem vessels do not provide any mechanical strength to the stem.
(d) All the above
43. A student obtains a blurred image of a distant object on a screen using a convex
lens. To obtain a distinct image on the screen he should move the lens:

(a) Away from the screen

(b) Towards the screen
(c) To a position very far away from the screen
(d) Either towards or away from the screen depending upon the position of
the object.
44. Based on the below given questions, select the correct option:
 (i) What will be the sign for the object kept in front of a convex mirror?
(ii) In which case the image formed by a concave mirror will have positive
sign?

(a) Positive, object is placed between focus and pole

(b) Negative, object is placed between focus and pole
(c) Positive, object is between pole and infinity
(d) Negative, Object is between pole and infinity.

45. The minimum distance between an object and its real image formed by a
convex lens is

(a) 2f

(b) 3f

(c) 4f

(d) zero

46. Find the refractive index of a medium in which the velocity of light is 1.5 x108
m/s.

(a) 0.5
(b) 5
(c) 0.2
(d) 2
47. Rahul conducts an experiment using an object of height 10 cm and a concave
lens with focal length 20 cm. The object is placed at a distance of 25 cm from
the lens. Can the image be formed on a screen?
 (a) yes, as the image formed will be real

(b) yes, as the image formed will be erect

(c) no, as the image formed will be virtual

(d) no, as the image formed will be inverted

48. Reaction between X and Y, forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains
electron. Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?

(a) Has high melting point

(b) Has high solubility in kerosene

(c) Conducts electricity in molten state

(d) Occurs as solid

SECTION – C

Section- C consists of three Cases followed by questions. There are a total of 12

questions in this section. Attempt any 10 questions from this section.

The first attempted 10 questions would be evaluated

Case Salt of a strong acid and strong base is neutral with a pH value of 7. NaCl
common salt is formed by a combination of hydrochloride and sodium
hydroxide solution. This is the salt that is used in food. Some salt is called rock
salts, bed of rock salt were formed when seas of bygone ages dried up. The
common salt thus obtained is an important raw material for various materials of
daily use, such as sodium hydroxide, baking soda, washing soda, bleaching
powder.

49. Which of the following does not form an acidic salt?

 (a) Phosphoric acid

(b) Carbonic acid

(c) Hydrochloric acid

(d) Sulphuric acid

50. Which of the following salts has no water of crystallization?

(a) Blue vitriol

(b) Washing soda

(c) Baking soda

(d) Gypsum

51. The formula of baking soda is

(a) Na2CO3

(b) NaHCO3

(c) NaHCO3.10H2O

(d) Na2CO3.10H2O

52. Which of the following is treated with chlorine to obtain bleaching powder

(a) CaSO4

(b) Ca (OH)2

(c) NaCl

(d) NaOH

Case In fermentation, the incomplete oxidation of glucose is achieved under

 anaerobic conditions by sets of reactions where pyruvic acid is converted to
CO2 and ethanol. The enzymes pyruvic acid decarboxylase and alcohol
dehydrogenase catalyse the reactions.

53. The given experimental set up demonstrates

(a) Photosynthesis
(b) Aerobic respiration
(c) Anaerobic respiration
(d) Ascent of sap
54. Fermentation is represented by the equation

(a) 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

(b) C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
(c) C6H12O6 → 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 + energy
(d) None of these
55. A test tube containing molasses solution and yeast is kept in a warm place
overnight. The gas collected from this mixture

(a) Extinguishes the flame

(b) Bursts into flame when ignited
(c) Turns lime water milky
(d) Both (a) and (c)
56. Ethyl alcohol fermentation occurs in
 (a) Lactobacillus
(b) Muscles of humans
(c) Yeast
(d) All of these
Case The curved surface of a spoon can be considered as a spherical mirror. A highly
smooth polished surface is called mirror. The mirror whose reflecting surface is
curved inwards or outwards is called a spherical mirror. Inner part works as a
concave mirror and the outer bulging part acts as a convex mirror. The centre of
the reflecting surface of a mirror is called pole and the radius of the sphere of
which the mirror is formed is called radius of curvature.

57. When a concave mirror is held towards the sun and its sharp image is formed on
a piece of carbon paper for some time, a hole is burnt in the carbon paper. What
is the name given to the distance between the mirror and carbon paper?

(a) Radius of curvature

(b) Focal length
(c) Principal focus
(d) Principal axis

58. The distance between pole and focal point of a spherical mirror is equal to the
distance between

(a) Pole and centre of curvature

(b) Focus point and centre of curvature
 (c) Pole and object
(d) Object and image.

59. The normal at any point on the mirror passes through

(a) Focus
(b) Pole
(c) Centre of curvature
(d) Any point
60. In a convex spherical mirror, reflection of light takes place at

(a) A flat surface

(b) A bent-in surface
(c) A bulging -out surface
(d) An uneven surface