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Time: 90 Minutes
Sample Paper –  2 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. A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified
permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears.
Which of the following is the correct explanation for the observation?
(a) KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO4
(b) FeSO4 acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises KMnO4
(c) The colour disappears due to dilution; no reaction is involved
(d) KMnO4 is an unstable compound and decomposes in presence of FeSO4 to a colourless
compound.
Q2. The following diagram shows a flow chart of the process of preparation of NaOH from common
salt, NaCl:

at Cathode at Anode

X Cl2
NaOH

Identify the gas, X.

(a) Oxygen (b) Chlorine (c) Sodium (d) Hydrogen
Q3. On the basis of the sequence of the given reactions identify the most and least reactive elements
respectively:
X + YA → XA + Y ...(1)
X + YB → XB + Y ...(2)
Z + XA → ZA + X...(3)
(a) X and Z (b) Y and Z (c) Z and X (d) Z and Y
Q4. In which of the following chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the correct states
of the reactants and products involved at reaction temperature?
(a) 2H2(l) + O2(l) → 2H2O(g) (b) 2H2(g) + O2(l) → 2H2O(l)
(c) 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l) (d) 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(g)
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Iron (II)
Chloride
B

Sodium A Hydrogen C Ammonium

Q5. Chloride Chloride Chlooride
D

Lead
Chloride

Here, A, B, C and D respectively are:

(a) A = Conc. HCl; B = Fe; C = NH4OH; D = PbO

(b) A = Conc. H2SO4; B = Fe; C = NH4OH; D = Pb(NO3)2

(c) A = Conc. H2SO4; B = Fe; C = NH3; D = Pb(NO3)2

(d) A = Conc. HCl; B = Fe; C = NH3; D = PbO
Q6. Which of the following is an antioxidant used in butter?
(a) BSA (b) BHG
(c) BHT (d) BHR
Q7. What happens when calcium is treated with water?
I. It does not react with water
II. It reacts violently with water
III. It reacts less violently with water
IV. Bubbles of hydrogen gas formed stick to the surface of calcium
(a) (I) and (IV) (b) (II) and (III)
(c) (I) and (II) (d) (III) and (IV)
Q8. A solution reacts with crushed egg-shells to give a gas that turns lime-water milky. The solution
contains
(a) NaCl (b) HCl
(c) LiCl (d) KCl
Q9. Which of the following phenomena occur, when a small amount of acid is added to water?
(I) Ionisation (II) Neutralisation
(III) Dilution (IV) Salt formation
(a) (I) and (II) (b) (I) and (III)
(c) (II) and (III) (d) (II) and (IV)
∆
Q10. 2KClO3  → 2KCl + 3O2 is a
(a) decomposition reaction (b) combination reaction
(c) displacement reaction (d) redox reaction
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Q11. A plant is kept in the dark for two days. A leaf is used in an experiment to investigate the effect
of two factors on photosynthesis as shown in the diagram.

What are the colours of Q and R, when the leaf is tested for starch, using iodine solution?
Q R
(a) Blue/black Brown
(b) Brown Brown
(c) Blue/black Blue/black
(d) Brown Blue/black
Q12. Which substances are produced by anaerobic respiration in yeast?
Carbon dioxide Alcohol Lactic Acid Water
(a)    
(b)    
(c)    
(d)    
Key  = produced,  = not produced
Q13. Which of the following is most appropriate for aerobic respiration?
(a) Glucose mitochondria Pyruvate Cytoplasm CO2 + H2O + Energy
(b) Glucose Cytoplasm Pyruvate mitochondria CO2 + H2O + Energy
(c) Glucose Cytoplasm Pyruvate + Energy mitochondria CO2 + H2O
(d) Glucose Cytoplasm Pyruvate + Energy mitochondria CO2 + H2O + Energy
14. The diagram shows a vertical section through the heart.
Q

What are the functions of the numbered blood vessels?
Carries blood of Carries blood to Carries blood from Carries blood from
body lungs lungs body
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 3 1 4 2
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Q15. The diagram shows part of the human gas exchange system.

What are W,X,Y and Z ?
Bronchus Bronchiole Larynx Trachea
(a) W X Z Y
(b) X Z Y W
(c) Y W X Z
(d) Z Y W X
Q16. In the figure given along side, the structures associated with human kidneys are marked (X,Y
and Z ). The relative concentrations of urea in these structures is

(a) X is sometimes higher than Y (b) Y is always higher than Z

(c) Y is always lower than Z (d) Z is sometimes lower than X
Q17. The image of an object placed in front of a convex mirror is formed at
(a) the object itself
(b) twice the distance of the object in front of the mirror
(c) half the distance of the object in front of the mirror
(d) behind the mirror
Q18. Study the given ray diagrams and select the correct statement from the following:

Y
X

Screen Screen
20 cm 25 cm

(a) Device X is a concave mirror and device Y is a convex lens, whose focal lengths are
20 cm and 25 cm respectively.

(b) Device X is a convex lens and device Y is a concave mirror, whose focal lengths are
10 cm and 25 cm respectively.
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(c) Device X is a concave lens and device Y is a convex mirror, whose focal lengths are
20 cm and 25 cm respectively.
(d) Device X is a convex lens and device Y is a concave mirror, whose focal lengths are
20 cm and 25 cm respectively.
Q19. Where should an object be placed in front of a convex lens to get a real image of the size of
the object?
(a) At the principal focus of the lens (b) At twice the focal length
(c) At infinity
(d) Between the optical centre of the lens and its principal focus.
Q20. 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.
Q21. Which of the following phenomena of light are involved in the formation of a rainbow?
(a) Reflection, refraction and dispersion
(b) Refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection
(c) Refraction, dispersion and internal reflection
(d) Dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection C
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Q22. AB and CD, two spherical mirrors, form parts of a hollow spherical

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ball with its centre at O as shown in diagram. What is the ratio of their
focal lengths? O
(a) FAB : FCD = 1 : 2 (b) FAB : FCD = 2 : 1 B

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(c) FAB : FCD = 1 : 1 (d) FAB : FCD = 2 : 3 D

Q23. Figure shows a ray of light as it travels from medium A to medium B. Refractive index of the
medium B relative to medium A is

3 2 1

(a) (b) (c) (d) 2
2 3 2
24. Two identical prisms PQR and P′Q′R′ are given. White light is passed through PQR as shown
Q
below.
P

t
igh
itel R
f wh O
yo Y
Ra G
B
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Q R V
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Which of the following position of P'Q'R' will again yield white light?

(a) P' (b) Q' R'

Q' R' P'

(c) Q' (d) Q'

P' P'

R' R'

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. Which of the following is(are) an endothermic process(es)?
(I) Dilution of sulphuric acid (II) Sublimation of dry ice (Solid CO2)
(III) Condensation of water vapours (IV) Evaporation of water
(a) (I) and (III) (b) (II) only (c) (III) only (d) (II) and (IV)
Q26. Four samples A, B, C and D were tested by a student using pH paper. He observed some change
in colour in pH paper for all the samples and based on it, inferred the pH of the sample which
is tabulated as follows:
Sample Colour Change pH
A Green 7
B Orange 4
C Blue 9
D Pink 2
Which of the following samples is most acidic?
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
Q27. Four metals A, B, C and D are tested with water, steam and dilute HCl and results are tabulated
as follows:
Metals Water Steam Dil. HCl
A Do not react React React
B Do not react Do not react React
C React React React
D Do not react Do not react Do not react
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Between which two metals should hydrogen be placed in the series?

(a) A and D (b) B and D (c) C and D (d) C and A
Q28. In each test tubes A, B, C and D, 2 mL of aqueous solution of Al2(SO4)3 was filled. Clean
pieces of zinc was placed in test tube A, clean iron nail was put in test tube B, silver (Ag) was
placed in test tube C and a clean copper wire was placed in test tube D.

Al2(SO4)3 + Zn Al2(SO4)3 + Fe Al2(SO4)3 + Ag Al2(SO4)3 + Cu

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Which of the following change observed in test tubes correct?

(a) Solution turns light green in test tube B
(b) Solution turns white from colourless in test tube A
(c) Solution turns blue in test tube D.
(d) No change is observed in test tubes A, B, C and D
Q29. Common salt besides being used in kitchen can also be used as the raw material for making
(I) washing soda (II) bleaching powder
(III) baking soda (IV) slaked lime
(a) (I) and (II) (b) (I), (II) and (IV)
(c) (I) and (III) (d) (I), (III) and (IV)
Q30. Acetic acid was added to a solid X kept in a test tube. A colourless and odourless gas was
evolved. The gas was passed through lime water which turned milky. It was concluded that.
(a) Solid X is sodium hydroxide and the gas evolved is CO2
(b) Solid X is sodium bicarbonate and the gas evolved is CO2
(c) Solid X is sodium acetate and the gas evolved is CO2
(d) Solid X is sodium chloride and the gas evolved is 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: If the pH inside the mouth decreases below 5.5, the decay of tooth enamel begins.
Reason: The bacteria present in mouth degrades the sugar and left over food particles
and produce acids that remains in the mouth after eating.
32. Assertion: In the following chemical equation,
Q
CuO(s) + Zn(s) → ZnO(s) + Cu(s)
Zinc is getting oxidised and copper oxide is getting reduced.
Reason: The process in which oxygen is added to a substance is called oxidation whereas the
process in which oxygen is removed from a substance is called reduction.
Q33. Assertion: Translocation of sugar occurs through the phloem.
Reason: It is achieved by diffusion of sugars through phloem.
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Q34. Assertion: Sun appears reddish in the morning. It will not be observed on moon.
Reason: It is because moon does not have atmosphere, therefore, light will not scatter.
Q35. There are four metals K, L, M and N. Identify them by using the hints given below:
K forms basic oxide.
L forms amphoteric oxide.
Oxide of M dissolved in water to form alkali.
N does not react with water at all.
(a) K → Zn, L → Al, M → Na, N → Fe (b) K → Fe, L → Na, M → K, N → Zn
(c) K → K, L → Cu. M → Pb, N → Na (d) K → Cu, L → Zn, M → K, N → Pb
Q36. What prevents backflow of blood inside the heart during contraction?
(a) Valves in heart (b) Thick muscular walls of ventricles
(c) Thin walls of atria (d) All of the above
Q37. Correct sequence of following events which occurs during photosynthesis is
(i) Absorption of light energy.
(ii) Conversion of light energy to chemical energy and splitting of water molecules into
hydrogen and oxygen.
(iii) Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.
(a) (i), (iii) and (ii) (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) (c) (ii), (i) and (iii) (d) (ii), (iii) and (i)
Q38. Separation of right and left side of the heart is to
(a) ensure proper and efficient working of heart
(b) avoid any blockage
(c) allow highly efficient supply of oxygen
(d) all of these
Q39. The power of a lens is + 1.6 D. The nature of lens is
(a) convex lens (b) concave lens
(c) both concave an convex (d) none of these
Q40. The radius of curvature of a mirror is 20 cm the focal length is
(a) 20 cm (b) 10 cm (c) 40 cm (d) 5 cm
Q41. Organisms using parasitic nutritive strategy is
(a) Cuscuta and lice (b) Ticks and tape worm
(c) Leeches (d) All of these
Q42. Complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats takes place in
(a) Stomach (b) Large intestine (c) Small intestine (d) Villi
Q43. Convex lens forms a real, point sized image at focus, the object is placed
(a) at focus (b) between F and 2F (c) at infinity (d) at 2F
Q44. The angle of reflection in the given figure is

(a) 90° (b) 180° (c) 0° (d) 30°
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Q45. When you focus the image of a distant flag, whose shape is given below, on a screen using a
convex lens, the shape of the image as it appears on the screen is:

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Q46. A ray of light travelling in air falls obliquely on the surface of a calm pond. It will:
(a) go into the water without deviating from its path
(b) deviate away from the normal
(c) deviate towards the normal
(d) turns back on its original path
Q47. A divergent lens has a focal length of 20 cm. At what distance should an object of height
4 cm from the optical centre of the lens be placed so that its image is formed 10 cm away
from the lens?

(a) 20 cm (b) 10 cm (c) –10 cm (d) –20 cm

Q48. The electronic structures of six elements A to F are given in the table below:
Electronic Structure Formula of compound
(i) A : 2, 1 B : 2, 6 A2B
(ii) B : 2, 6 C : 2, 7 B2C
(iii) C : 2, 7 D : 2, 8, 3 DC3
(iv) E : 2, 8, 6 F : 2, 8, 8, 2 FE3

Which of the compounds formed are wrong?

(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
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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. Study these tables related to blood pressure and answer the questions that follow:
Table I
Systolic Pressure Diastolic Pressure
1. 90 mm Hg 60 mm Hg

LOW
2. 60 mm Hg 40 mm Hg
3. 50 mm Hg 33 mm Hg
4. 130 mm Hg 85 mm Hg

NORMAL
5. 120 mm Hg 80 mm Hg
6. 110 mm Hg 75 mm Hg
7. 210 mm Hg 120 mm Hg
8. 180 mm Hg 110 mm Hg
HIGH

9. 160 mm Hg 100 mm Hg
10. 140 mm Hg 90 mm Hg

Table II

Age Female Male

1-2 80/34 to 120/75 83/38 to 117/76
3-10 100/59 to 111/73 100/61 to 112/73
NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE

10-18 113/74 to 120/80 114/74 to 120/80

19-24 120/79 120/79
25-29 120/80 121/80
30-35 122/81 123/82
36-39 123/82 124/83
40-45 124/83 125/83
46-49 126/84 127/84
50-55 129/85 128/85
56-59 130/86 131/87
60+ 134/84 135/88
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Q49. Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure and what is its normal range in general?

(a) Sphygmomanometer, 80/100 (b) Manometer, 80/140

(c) Sphygmomanometer, 120/80 (d) Barometer, 120/80
Q50. If you are 15 years female and your blood pressure is 140/90, what will you infer?

(a) Hypertension (b) Anaemia (c) Low blood pressure (d) None of these.
Q51. Refer to the Table I and suggest the value of mean blood pressure level beyond which doctor’s
advice is necessary for your father with age 45?

(a) 130/85 (b) 120/80 (c) 110/75 (d) 160/100
Q52. Which one of the following diets would you recommend to patient of high blood pressure?

(a) High sugar, low fat, low salt (b) Low sugar, low fat, low salt

(c) High sugar, high fat, low salt (d) High sugar, low fat, high salt
Case II. Sodium chloride obtained from sea water or from lakes contains many impurities such
as sulphates of sodium and magnesium along with chlorides of calcium and magnesium.
The chlorides of calcium and magnesium are particularly undersirable on account of their
deliquescent nature.
For its purification, common salt is dissolved in minimum quantity of water to get a
saturated solution from which insoluble impurities are filtered off. Then hydrogen chloride
gas is passed through the saturated solution and the crystals of pure NaCl separate out.
The soluble impurities remain in the mother liquor. The crystals are filtered, washed and
dried.
Q53. Select the correct statement regarding pure NaCl.

(a) It is hygroscopic (absorb water from air) in nature.

(b) It is soluble in alcohol.

(c) It is not hygroscopic, it shows hygroscopic nature due to impurities.

(d) It is a brown crystalline solid.
Q54. Nature of aqueous solution of common salt is:

(a) acidic (b) alkaline (c) basic (d) neutral
Q55. Which of the following compounds is alkaline in aqueous medium?

(a) Na2CO3 (b) NaCl (c) H2CO3 (d) CuSO4
Q56. Some statements regarding salt NaCl are given below:

(I) It is prepared by chlor-alkali process.

(II) It is a white crystalline substance.
(III) It also exists in the form of rocks and is called rock salt.
(IV) It is a neutral salt, pH value of NaCl is 7.
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Select the correct statements.

(a) (II) and (III) only (b) (III) and (IV) only

(c) (I) and (IV) only (d) (II), (III) and (IV) only
Case III. The atmosphere reflects, scatters, and absorbs solar radiation, reducing the amount of
sunlight that reaches Earth’s surface. Some atomospheric gases absorb specific wavelengths
of solar radiation. Water vapour is a strong absorber of incoming infrared energy, causing
a significant reduction in the amount of solar radiation reaching the ground during humid
conditions. Ozone, during its formation and dissociation, absorbs harmful ultraviolet
radiation that can lead to sunburn and skin cancer. Haze, dust, smoke, and air pollutants
in general block incoming solar energy to some extent wherever present. Clouds strongly
reflect, scatter, and absorb incoming sunlight. High, thin circus absorb some sunlight while
dense clouds, if thick enough, can produce almost night time conditions.
Q57. What is solar radiation?
(a) Energy radiated from the sun in all directions
(b) Energy radiated from earth in all directions
(c) Radiation travelling in space
(d) Energy radiated from sun that travels in one direction only
Q58. What type of radiation does earth emit?
(a) UV (b) Visible (c) Infrared (d) Longitudinal
Q59. The ozone layer absorbs what range of wavelengths of the sun’s radiation?
(a) 0.80 nm – 1.50 nm (b) 200 nm – 315 nm
(c) 450 nm – 570 nm (d) 600 nm – 750 nm
Q60. What factors affect the amount of solar energy that reaches the earth's surface?
(a) Cloud cover, air pollution, (b) Latitude of a location
(c) Time of the year (d) All of the above
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ANSWERS
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (c)
6. (c) 7. (d) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (a)
11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (d) 14. (d) 15. (d)
16. (c) 17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (b) 20. (d)
21. (c) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (b) 25. (d)
26. (d) 27. (b) 28. (d) 29. (c) 30. (b)
31. (a) 32. (a) 33. (c) 34. (a) 35. (a)
36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (c) 39. (a) 40. (b)
41. (d) 42. (c) 43. (c) 44. (c) 45. (a)
46. (c) 47. (d) 48. (d) 49. (c) 50. (a)
51. (d) 52. (b) 53. (c) 54. (d) 55. (a)
56. (d) 57. (a) 58. (c) 59. (b) 60. (d)