1 st Preliminary Examination

CBSE Std. X
Time : 3 Hrs. Science Marks : 80
General Instructions :
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected to attempt only
one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the range of 30 to
50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the range
of 50 to 80 words
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions should be in the range
of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts

SECTION A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options
given for each of the questions 1 – 20
1. The graph given below depicts a neutralization reaction (acid + alkali o salt + water). The pH 1
of solution changes as we add excess of acid to an alkali.

Which letter denotes the area of the graph where both acid and salt are present?
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
2. Corrosion is an example of ............. reaction.
1
(a) Oxidation (b) Reduction (c) Redox (d) Decomposition
3. Identify gas A in the following experiment. 1

(a) Hydrogen (b) Oxygen (c) Nitrogen (d) Methane

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4. Match the chemical substances given in Column (A) with their appropriate application given in 1
Column (B)
Column A Column B
1. Plaster of Paris (a) Ca(OH)2
2. Gypsum (b) CaSO4. 12 H2O
3. Bleaching Powder (c) CaSO4. 2H2O
4. Slaked lime (d) CaOCl2
(a) 1 – (b), 2 – (c), 3 – (d), 4 – (a) (b) 1 – (c), 2 – (d), 3 – (b), 4 – (a)
(c) 1 – (a), 2 – (b), 3 – (c), 4 – (d) (d) 1 – (d), 2 – (a), 3 – (c), 4 – (b)
5. Which one of the following figures correctly describes the process of electrolytic refining? 1
(a) (b)

(c) (d)

6. Identify the structural formula of propanoic acid. 1

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

7. Arrange the following elements in the order of their increasing non-metallic character. 1
Li, O, C, Be, F
(a) F < O < C < Be < Li (b) Li < Be < C < O < F
(c) F < O < Be < C < Li (d) F < O < Be < C < Li

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8. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true about respiration? 1

(i) During inhalation, ribs move inward and diaphragm is raised.
(ii) In the alveoli, exchange of gases takes place i.e., oxygen from alveolar air diffuses into blood and
carbon dioxide from blood into alveolar air.
(iii) Haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide than oxygen.
(iv) Alveoli increase surface area for exchange of gases.
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iv)
9. Which of the following is not a contraceptive method? 1
(a) Oral pills (b) Copper-T (c) Condoms (d) IVF
10. Two pea plants one with round green seeds (RRyy) and another with wrinkled yellow (rrYY) seeds 1
produce F1 progeny that have round, yellow (RrYy) seeds. When F1 plants are selfed, the F2 progeny will
have new combination of characters. Choose the new combination from the following.
(i) Round, yellow (ii) Round, green
(iii) Wrinkled, yellow (iv) Wrinkled, green
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iii)
11. What is the total electricity generated from nuclear power plant, in our country? 1
(a) 23% (b) 13% (c) 3% (d) 50%
12. Grasshoppers and cattle are considered as 1
(a) primary consumers (b) Secondary consumers
(c) decomposers (d) Producers
13. Which of the following lenses would you prefer to use while reading small letters found in a 1
dictionary?
(a) A convex lens of focal length 50 cm (b) A convex lens of focal length 5 cm
(c) A concave lens of focal length 50 cm (d) A concave lens of focal length 5 cm
14. Study the following ray diagram, 1

In this diagram, the angle of incidence, the angle of emergence and the angle of deviation respectively
have been represented by
(a) y, p, z (b) x, q, z
(c) p, y, z (d) p, z, y
15. An electric bulb is rated 220 V and 100 W when it is operated on 110 V, then the power consumed 1
will be
(a) 100 W (b) 75 W (c) 50 W (d) 25 W

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16. In the arrangement shown in the given figure there are two coils wound on a non-conducting 1
cylindrical rod. Initially the key is not inserted.

Then the key is inserted and later removed. Then

(a) the deflection in the galvanometer remains zero throughout.
(b) there is a momentary deflection in the galvanometer but it dies out shortly and there is no effect
when the key is removed.
(c) there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly; the deflections are in the same
direction.
(d) there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly; the deflections are in opposite
directions.
Q. no 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.
These 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.
17. Assertion: Magnesium ribbon should be cleaned before burning in air. 1
Reason: Magnesium ribbon reacts with the oxygen in air to form magnesium oxide which prevents the
further reaction of burning.
18. Assertion: Autotrophs depend on other organisms for their energy requirements. 1
Reason: Green plants and some bacteria are autotrophs.
19. Assertion: Denser the medium, lesser is the velocity of light in that medium. 1
Reason: Refractive index is inversely proportional to velocity.
20. Assertion: Metallic character decreases down a group. 1
Reason: Down the group, the effective nuclear charge acting on valence electrons is decreasing.
SECTION B
Q. No. 21 to 26 are Very Short Answer Questions.

21. Name two synthetic indicators and their colours in acid and base. 2
OR
Match the acids given in Column (A) with their correct source given in Column (B).

Column A Column B
(a) Lactic acid (i) Tomato
(b) Acetic acid (ii) Lemon
(c) Citric acid (iii) Vinegar
(d) Oxalic acid (iv) Curd

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22. Differentiate between An Artery and A Vein. 2

23. Label the endocrine gland in figure. 2

24. Name the respective parts of human female reproductive system.

(a) that produces eggs
(b) where fusion of egg and sperm takes place
25. The radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is 20 cm? What is its focal length? 2
OR
Draw a ray diagram showing the image formation by a concave mirror, when an object is placed
between pole and focus of the mirror.
26. What changes would you suggest in your home in order to be environment friendly? 2
SECTION C
Q. No. 27 to 33 are Short Answer Questions.

27. What happens when zinc granules are treated with dilute solutions of H 2SO4, HCl and NaCl? 3
Also write the chemical equation.
28. Identify the compound ‘X’ on the basis of the reactions given below. 3

Also, write the name and chemical formulae of A, B and C.

29. Name the following. 3
(a) The process in plants that links light energy with chemical energy.
(b) Organisms that can prepare their own food.
(c) The cell organelle where photosynthesis occurs.
OR
Name the correct substrates for the following enzymes
(a) Trypsin (b) Amylase (c) Pepsin
30. A person needs a lens of power – 5.5 dioptres for correcting his distant vision. For correcting 3
his near vision he needs a lens of power + 1.5 dioptre. What is the focal length of the lens required for
correcting
(a) distant vision (b) near vision

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31. The diagram shows the voltage current graphs for two different electrical components. 3
Which one of the components A or B is a resistor and which one is filament of a lamp?
Give reason.

32. Draw the pattern of field lines due to a: 3

(a) Current flowing into a circular coil (b) Solenoid carrying current
OR
How does a solenoid behave like a magnet? Can you determine the north pole and south pole
of current carrying solenoid with the help of a bar magnet? Explain.

33. How many structural isomers can you draw for pentane? 3

SECTION D
Q.No. 34 to 36 are Long Answer Questions

34. Pratyush took sulphur powder on a spatula and heated it. He collected the gas evolved by 5
inverting a test tube over it, as shown in figure below.

(a) What will be the action of gas on:

i. dry litmus paper?
ii. moist litmus paper?
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction taking place.
OR
(a) Explain why calcium metal after reacting with water starts floating on its surface. Write the
chemical equation for the reaction.
(b) Name one more metal that starts floating after sometime when immersed in water.

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35. What is binary fission? With the help of suitable diagram describe the mode of reproduction 5
in Amoeba.
OR
(a) Name the parts A, B and C shown in the diagram and write their functions. 5

(b) Mention the role of gametes and zygotes in sexually reproducing organisms.
36. A student focussed the image of a candle flame on a white screen using a convex lens. He noted 5
down the position of the candle, screen and the lens as, position of candle = 12 cm, position of convex
lens = 50 cm, position of the screen = 88 cm
(a) What is the focal length of the convex lens?
(b)Where will the image form if he shifts the candle towards the lens at a position of 31 cm?
(c) What will be the nature of the image formed if he further shifts the candle towards the lens?
(d) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in case (c) as said above.

SECTION E
Q.No. 37 to 39 are Case - Based/Data - Based Questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.

37. 4
The given diagram shows Decomposition reaction, answer the following
questions.
(a) What is decomposition reaction?
(b) Explain the reaction shown in the diagram.

OR

What is thermal decomposition? Give one example of thermal decomposition reaction and its
commercial use.

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38. Answer the questions referring the diagram. 4

(a) Identify the parts labelled 1, 2, 3, 4.

(b) How does hydra reproduce?
OR
(i) Organisms such as hydra use ............. for reproduction in the process of budding.
(ii) Give examples of other animals that reproduce by budding.
39. Answer the questions referring the diagram. 4

(a) Define short circuit.

(b) How to reduce the damage of short circuit?
OR
(b) Why is short circuit dangerous?

Best of Luck &

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