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Time: 90 Minutes
Sample Paper –  3 Maximum Marks: 40
General Instructions: Same as Sample Paper 1.

SECTION – A
Section — A consists of 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from this section.
The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated.
Q1. Four students were asked to study the reaction between solution of BaCl2 and sodium sulphate.
On mixing the solutions of the two salts in a test tube, they reported their experiments as
follows:
(a) The colour of mixture became brown (b) The solution forms separate layers
(c) A colourless mixture is obtained (d) A white substance settles at the bottom
Q2. In the given set up, the bulb glows when the solution X is in the beaker. Then the solution X
must be

(a) an acid only (b) a base only

(c) any covalent compound (d) any ionic compound
Q3. A reactive metal (M) is treated with H2SO4 (dil). The gas is evolved and is collected over the
water as shown in the figure.

The correct conclusion drawn is/are

(a) the gas is hydrogen (b) the gas is lighter than air
(c) the gas is SO2 and is lighter than air (d) Both (a) and (b)
Q4. Consider reaction: Al(s) + O2(g) → Al2O3(s). Moles of Al(s) needed to balance the equation
are:
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
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Q5. Select the incorrect option

Indicator Colour in acidic Colour in basic
medium medium
A. Litmus (Purple) Red Blue
B. Phenolphthalein (Colourless) Colourless Pink
C. Red cabbage juice (Purple) Red or Pink Green
D. Turmeric Juice (Yellow) Colourless Yellow
(a) B (b) A (c) D (d) C
Q6. Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sample of an oil for a long time?
(a) Carbon dioxide or oxygen (b) Nitrogen or oxygen
(c) Carbon dioxide or helium (d) Helium or nitrogen
Q7. Metal M reacts with oxygen to form metallic oxide MO. This oxide reacts with moisture and
carbon dioxide of the atmosphere to form a basic carbonate metal M. The metal ‘M’ is
(a) Cu (b) Fe (c) Zn (d) Cr
Q8. The acid used in making of vinegar is
(a) formic acid (b) acetic acid (c) sulphuric acid (d) nitric acid
Q9. The pH of a solution is 4.0. What should be the change in the hydrogen ion concentration of
the solution, if its pH is increased to 5.0.
(a) Decreased to 1/10 of its original concentration
(b) Halved (c) Doubled (d) Increased by 10 times
Q10. Which of the following reactions is an endothermic reaction?
(a) Burning of coal
(b) Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost
(c) Process of respiration
(d) Decomposition of calcium carbonate to form quick lime and carbon dioxide
Q11. The table shows the characteristics of blood in one blood vessel of the body.
Oxygen Carbon dioxide Pressure
concentration concentration
High Low High
Which blood vessel contains blood with these characteristics?
(a) Aorta (b) Pulmonary artery (c) Pulmonary vein (d) Vena cava
Q12. The diagram shows the ribs and some of the muscles used in breathing.
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Which muscles relax in moving from position X to position Y ?

Diaphram External Intercostals
(a) No No
(b) No Yes
(c) Yes No
(d) Yes Yes

Q13. An experiment is set up as shown. Flasks 1 and 2 contain lime water. Air is pumped through
the flasks.

What is the appearance of lime water in flasks 1 and 2 after a period of ten minutes?
Flask 1 Flask 2
(a) White White
(b) White Clear
(c) Clear White
(d) Clear Clear

Q14. The diagram represents a section through the small intestine.

What is the role of the structure labelled X ?
(a) They help to move the food along
(b) They make a large surface area for absorption
(c) They protect against bacteria
(d) They move mucus over the surface
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Q15. The diagram given below represents the liver, kidney and some associated blood vessels.
Identify the vessel from the labelled parts A-D in which the blood will contain the lowest
concentration of urea.

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

Q16. Which of the following statements about the autotrophs is incorrect?

(a) They synthesise carbohydrate from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight
and chlorophyll
(b) They store carbohydrates in the form of starch
(c) They convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in the absence of sunlight
(d) They constitute the first trophic level in food chains
Q17. Under which of the following conditions a concave mirror can form a real image larger than
the actual object?

(a) When the object is kept at a distance equal to its radius of curvature

(b) When object is kept at a distance less than its focal length

(c) When object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature

(d) When object is kept at a distance greater than its radius of curvature
Q18. A beam of light is incident through the holes on side A and emerges out of the hole on the
other face of the box as shown in the figure. Which of the following could be inside the box?

(a) Concave lens (b) Rectangular glass slab

(c) Prism (d) Convex lens
Q19. Which of the following lenses would you prefer to use while reading small letters found in a
dictionary?
(a) A convex lens of focal length 50 cm. (b) A concave lens of focal length 50 cm.
(c) A convex lens of focal length 5 cm. (d) A concave lens of focal length 5 cm.
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Q20. Light waves

(a) require air or another gas to travel through
(b) require an electric field to travel through
(c) require a magnetic field to travel through
(d) can travel through perfect vacuum
Q21. At noon the sun appears white as
(a) light is least scattered
(b) all the colours of the white light are scattered away
(c) blue colour is scattered the most
(d) red colour is scattered the most
Q22. The angle of reflection in the given figure is

(a) 90° (b) 180° (c) 0° (d) 30°

Q23. Which statement best describes the property of light waves illustrated in the diagram below?

(a) some materials absorb light waves.

(b) some materials refracted by some materials.
(c) light waves are refracted by some materials.
(d) light waves are emitted by some materials.
Q24. After tracing the path of a ray of light through a glass prism a student marked the angle of
incidence (∠i), angle of refraction (∠r), angle of emergence (∠e) and the angle of deviation
(∠D) as shown in the diagram. The correctly marked angles are:

r
i e
D

(a) ∠i and ∠r (b) ∠i and ∠e (c) ∠i, ∠e and ∠D (d) ∠i, ∠r and ∠e
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SECTION – B
Section — B consists of 24 questions (S. No. 25 to 48). Attempt any 20 questions from this
section.
The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated.
Q25. Identify the following type of reaction:
Heat
2KClO3 ( s ) Catalyst
  → 2KCl(s ) + 3O 2 ( g )

(a) It is a combination reaction.
(b) It is a decomposition reaction and is accompanied by release of heat.
(c) It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature.
(d) It is a decomposition reaction and is endothermic in nature.
Q26. For solutions P, Q, R and S are tested on different indicators and the result is tabulated as
follows:
Colour Observed
Indicator
P Q R S
Methyl Orange Red Red Yellow Yellow
Phenolphthalein Colourless Colourless Pink Pink
Turmeric Yellow Yellow Reddish Brown Reddish Brown
Which of the following statements is correct
(a) Solution P and Q is basic (b) Solution R and S is acidic
(c) Solution P and Q is neutral (d) Solution P and Q is acidic
Q27. A metal rod (M) was dipped in a coloured solution (Y). After some time it was observed that
the metal rod starts dissolving in the solution and the solution starts fading in colour. However,
a coloured precipitate (Z) was seen at the bottom of the beaker. (M), (Y) and (Z) could be:

Y
Z

(a) M = Zn, Y = FeSO4, Z = Fe (b) M = Cu, Y = Al2(SO4)3, Z = Al

(c) M = Ag, Y = CuSO4, Z = Cu (d) M = Fe, Y = ZnSO4, Z = Zn
Q28. Which of the following are correct about ionic compounds.
(I) Sharing of electrons (II) Conduct electricity in solid state
(III) Soluble in water (IV) High melting point
(a) (I) and (II) (b) (III) and (IV) (c) (I) and (III) (d) (II) and (IV)
Q29. Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of
(a) strong acid and strong base (b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base (d) weak acid and strong base
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Q30. An acid (A) with sodium hydrogen carbonate is used in making the cakes fluffy and spongy.
It is due to the release of (B) gas in the reaction. Here, A and B are
(a) A : Oxalic acid : B : CO2 (b) A : Tartaric acid : B : O2
(c) A : Succinic acid : B : H2 (d) A : Tartaric acid : B : CO2
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
Q31. Assertion: Conc H2SO4 should be added slowly into water to get dilute acid with constant
cooling.
Reason: Dilution of conc. H2SO4 is highly exothermic reaction.
Q32. Assertion: In a reaction.
Zn(s) + CuSO4 (aq) → ZnSO4 (aq) + Cu(s)
Zn is a reductant but itself get oxidized.
Reason: In a redox reaction, oxidant is reduced by accepting electrons and reductant is oxidized
by losing electrons.
Q33. Assertion: In woody plants, gaseous exchange occurs through lenticels.
Reason: Lenticels are specialised cells found along with stomata on the stem of woody plants.
Q34. Assertion: A white light on passing through prism splits into its component colours such that
the red light emerges nearest to the base of the prism.
Reason: Wavelength of red light is more than other component colours and hence, red light
deviates least.
Q35. Metal M reacts with oxygen to form metallic oxide MO. This oxide reacts with moisture and
carbon dioxide of the atmosphere to form a basic carbonate metal M. The metal ‘M’ is:
(a) Cu (b) Fe (c) Zn (d) Cr
Q36. The blood plasma without fibrinogen is called
(a) serum (b) bone marrow (c) liquid tissue (d) none of these.
Q37. Swelling of guard cells lead to
(a) Opening of stomatal pores (b) Closing of stomatal pores
(c) Both (i) and (ii) (d) None of these
Q38. Function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis is
(a) Absorbing light energy (b) Breaking down H2O molecule
(c) No function (d) Reduction of CO2
Q39. The refractive indices of some media are given below:
Medium Refractive index
X 1.51
Y 1.72
Z 1.83
W 2.42
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In which of these is the speed of light minimum and maximum, respectively.

(a) X-minimum, W-maximum (b) Z-minimum, W-maximum

(c) W-minimum, X-maximum (d) X-minimum, Z-maximum
Q40. The mirror that always gives virtual and erect image of the object but image of smaller size
than the size of the object is

(a) plane mirror (b) concave mirror (c) convex mirror (d) none of these
Q41. Correct equation for photosynthesis is

(a) CO2 + 12H2O → C6H12O6 + 6CO2 + H2O

(b) CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6CO2 + H2O

(c) 6CO2 + H2O → C6H12O6 + CO2 + 12H2O

(d) 6CO2 + 12H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
Q42. Amount of water reabsorbed in nephrons depend on:

(a) how much excess water is there in the body

(b) how much dissolved water there is to be excreted

(c) rate of intake of food

(d) both (a) and (b)
Q43. If the object is placed at focus of a concave mirror, the image is formed at

(a) infinity (b) focus

(c) centre of curvature (d) between F and P.
Q44. Consider the following diagram in which L is a lens and P is an object and Q is its magnified
image formed by the lens.

State the type of the lens L and one characteristic property of the image Q.
(a) Convex lens and image is virtual (b) Convex lens and image is real
(c) Concave lens and image is real (d) Concave lens and image is virtual
Q45. The angle between an incident ray and the plane mirror is 35°. The total angle between the
incident ray and reflected ray will be:
(a) 35° (b) 70°
(c) 105° (d) 110°
Q46. An object is situated at a distance of f /2 from a convex lens of focal length f. Distance of
image will be:

(a) + (f /2) (b) + (f /3)

(c) + (f /4) (d) –f
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Q47. A convex lens A of focal length 20 cm and a concave lens B of focal length 5 cm are kept
along the same axis with a distance d between them as shown in figure. If a parallel beam of
light falling on A leaves B as a parallel beam, then the distance d in cm will be:
A B
d

(a) 25 (b) 15 (c) 30 (d) 50

Q48. Which of the following metals can displace ‘G’ from its salt solution?

Metal Reaction with water Reaction with steam

E None Mild

F Mild Vigorous

G Very slow Vigorous

H Vigorous Violent

(a) E (b) F (c) H (d) Both F and H

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 I. Orchids grow best if the soil has pH between 5.5 to 6.8. An orchid grower tested various
soils. The chart shows the results.
Farmers who wish to increase the nitrogen content of soil can add ammonium salts as
fertilizer.
9
8
7
6
5
4
pH

3
2
1

A B C D

Q49. Which soil is best for orchid?

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
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Q50. Why calcium hydroxide should not be added along with ammonium salts?

(a) It makes soil extremely acidic

(b) It makes soil extremely basic

(c) It decreases nitrogen content in soil as Ca(OH)2 reacts with NH3 to form salt

(d) None of these.
Q51. The pH of NH4NO3 in aqueous solution will be

(a) 7 (b) 10

(c) 5 (d) 11
Q52. What is colour of phenolphthalein in ammonium hydroxide?

(a) Colourless (b) Orange
(c) Yellow (d) Pink
Case II. The leaf is the main photosynthesis organ in a plant. It controls gas exchange in plants,
controls the amount of water loss in plants. Upper epidermis cells contain no chloroplasts –
which is not true for the guard cells. They form layers on the upper and lower surfaces of the
leaf. Their function is to prevent water from getting out and stopping unwanted substances/
organisms getting in. The palisade mesophyll layer is where most of the photosynthesis
occurs in the leaf. The palisade cells contain a lot of chloroplasts to help them perform this
photosynthesis. Lower epidermis is the bottom layer of the leaf, and is one cell thick. They
may not contain a cuticle within the lower epidermis, there are some holes found in leaves
called stoma. These holes allow gases to diffuse in and out of the leaves. The stoma are
formed by two highly specialised epidermis cells, called guard cells. Guard cells are the
only epidermis cells that contain chloroplasts.
Lamina or
Midrib leaf blade
Vein

Phloem Xylem Waxy

Vascular bundle cuticle

Upper
epidermis

Chloroplast Pallisade
tissue

Air spaces
Mesophyll
tissue
Guard cell Lower
epidermis
Stomatal pore
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Q53. Name the cell organelle in which photosynthesis occur

(a) Mitochondria (b) Cytoplasm
(c) Chloroplast (d) Protoplasm
Q54. Select the function/s of lower epidermis
(a) Allow carbon dioxide and oxygen to move in and out of the plant

(b) A protective layer of cells
(c) The lower epidermis possesses a cuticle layer
(d) Both (a) & (b)
Q55. Where are chloroplasts present in the leaf?
(a) Upper epidermis (b) Guard cells and Palisade cells
(c) Inner membrane (d) Outer membrane
Q56. Select the statement which is not correct regarding upper epidermis
(a) Upper epidermis contains large number of stomata.
(b) This is a single layer of cells containing few or no chloroplasts
(c) The upper surface is covered with a waxy, waterproof cuticle
(d) None of the above
Case III. Atishay went to a dentist due to tooth-ache where he observed that the dentist uses a small,
hand-held mirror to examine his teeth and gums from a variety of angles. He found that
the mirror gives a magnified reflection of the mouth which is easier for the dentist to see.
He decided to make a dentist mirror. He bought three mirrors, M1, M2 and M3 out of which
M1 was curved inwards, M2 was curved outwards and M3 shows lateral inversion.
Read the above passage carefully and give the answer of the following questions:
Q57. What kind of mirror would Atishay need to make the dentist mirror?
(a) Plane mirror (b) Concave mirror
(c) Convex mirror (d) Acoustic mirror
Q58. The laws of reflection hold good for:
(a) M1 only (b) M3 only
(c) M2 only (d) M1, M2 and M3
Q59. A full length image of a distant tall building can definitely be seen by Atishay using:
(a) mirror M1 (b) mirror M2
(c) mirror M3 (d) Both M1 and M3
Q60. Magnification produced by mirror M3 is always:
(a) less than one (b) more than 1
(c) equal to 1 (d) more or less than 1
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ANSWERS
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (c)
6. (d) 7. (a) 8. (b) 9. (a) 10. (d)
11. (a) 12. (d) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15. (c)
16. (c) 17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (d)
21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (c) 24. (b) 25. (d)
26. (d) 27. (a) 28. (b) 29. (d) 30. (d)
31. (a) 32. (a) 33. (b) 34. (d) 35. (a)
36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (a) 39. (c) 40. (c)
41. (d) 42. (a) 43. (a) 44. (a) 45. (d)
46. (d) 47. (b) 48. (d) 49. (b) 50. (c)
51. (c) 52. (d) 53. (c) 54. (d) 55. (b)
56. (a) 57. (b) 58. (d) 59. (b) 60. (c)