KVS ZIET CHANDIGARH

Sample Question Paper (PT- II, Cumulative)

2023-24 Class X (Science)
Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3 hours
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 be 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 be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answers to
thesequestions 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 the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 - 20.
There is no negative mark for an incorrect response.
Q. Questions Ma
No. rks
1 Which of the following are exothermic processes? 1
(i) The reaction of water with quick lime
(ii) Dilution of an acid
(iii) Evaporation of water
(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
2 Barium chloride, on reacting with ammonium sulphate, forms barium sulphate and 1
ammonium chloride. Which of the following correctly represents the type of reaction
involved?
(i) Displacement reaction
(ii) Precipitation reaction
(iii) Combination reaction
(iv) Double displacement reaction
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) only
(c) (iv) only
(d) (ii) and (iv)
3 An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following 1
solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
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 (b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid
4 Which of the following salts does not contain water of crystallization? 1
(a) Blue vitriol
(b) Baking soda
(c) Washing soda
(d) Gypsum
5 Which one of the following properties is not generally exhibited by ionic compounds? 1
(a) Solubility in water
(b) Electrical conductivity in solid-state
(c) High melting and boiling points
(d) Electrical conductivity in a molten state
6 Which of the following metals exist in their native state in nature? 1
Cu, Au, Zn and Ag
(a) Cu and Au
(b) Au and Zn
(c) Au and Ag
(d) Zn and Ag
7 Which of the following is not a straight-chain hydrocarbon? 1

8 Identify the waste products release by the plants- 1

a- Oxygen b- Raisin c- Gums d- All of these

9 Identify the correct statement- 1

a- It secretes bile juice.
b- Bile juice is stored in gall bladder.
c- Bile juice helps in emulsification of fat
d- All statements are correct
10 Kala- azar disease is caused by- 1
a- Streptococcus b- Lactobacillus c- Clostridium d- Leishmania

11 How many eggs are produced by human female every month- 1

a- 1
b- 2
c- 0
d- All are incorrect

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12 Peristaltic movement can be observed in- 1
a- Oesophagus
b- Nephron tubules
c- Ventricles of heart
d- Neurons.
13 A student determines the focal length of a device ‘X’ by focusing the image of a distant 1
object on a screen placed 20 cm from the device on the same side as the object. The device
‘X’ is
a) a concave lens of focal length 10 cm
b) a convex lens of focal length 20 cm
c) a concave mirror of focal length 10 cm
d) a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm
14 A spherical mirror and a thin spherical lens have each a focal length of -15 cm. The mirror 1
and the lens are likely to be
a) the mirror is concave and the lens is convex
b) both concave
c) the mirror is convex but the lens is concave
d) both convex.
15 In a parallel circuit, which of the following is the same across resistors 1
(a) Current
(b) Potential difference
(c) Resistance
(d) Resistivity
16 The defect of vision in which a person cannot see distant objects clearly but can see nearby 1
objects clearly is called
(a) myopia
(b) hypermetropia
(c) presbyopia
(d) bifocal eye
Questions No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer
these questions by 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(A): Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon. 1
Reason (R): Some elements can have several different structural forms while in the same
physical state. These forms are called allotropes.
18 Assertion: The cerebellum is located in the hindbrain. 1
Reason: The cerebellum helps in walking in a straight line
a. Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is the correct explanation of
assertion.
b. Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is not a correct explanation of
assertion.
c. Assertion is true but the reason is false
d. Assertion is false but the reason is true.
19 Assertion (A): Myopia is the defect of the eye in which only nearer objects are seen by the 1
eye.
Reason (R) : The eyeball is elongated.
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20 Assertion (A): When the resistances are connected end-to-end consecutively, they are said to 1
be in series.
Reason (R): In case the total resistance is to be increased, then the individual resistances are
connected in series.
Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 A solution of potassium chloride when mixed with silver nitrate solution, an insoluble white 2
substance is formed. Write the chemical reaction involved and also mention the type of
chemical reaction?
OR
When Ferrous sulphate is heated, the evolution of a gas having a characteristic Odour of
burning Sulphur. Write the chemical reaction involved and identify the type of reaction.
22 i- What is synapse in CNS? 2
ii- Write A and B in the given flow chart of neuron through which information travels as
an electrical impulse.

23 Draw the sequence of events which occur in our body when a person touched a hot utensil. 2
Label the following part-
i- Two neurons
ii- Spinal cord
iii- Effector

24 Name the plant growth regulators responsible for the following: 2

a- elongation of stem of sugarcane

b- ripening of fruit
c- formation of root
d- inhibit the growth

25 Two wires of equal length, one of copper and the other of manganin (an alloy) have the same 2
thickness. Which one can be used for
(i) Electrical transmission lines
(ii) electrical heating devices? Why?
26 Draw a labelled diagram of the Human eye. 2

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 Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type 3
of reaction in each case.
(a) Magnesium ribbon is burnt in an atmosphere of nitrogen gas to form solid
magnesium nitride.
(b) Chlorine gas is passed in an aqueous potassium iodide solution to form potassium
chloride solution and solid iodine.
(c) Ethanol is burnt in air to form carbon dioxide, water and releases heat.
28 What will be the action of the following substances on litmus paper? 3

(i) Dry HCl gas (ii) Moistened NH3 gas (iii) Lemon juice

(iv) Carbonated soft drink (v) Curd (vi) Soap solution.

29 What is the advantage of the neuromuscular junction? b- Draw a neuromuscular 3

junction and label the diagram.
30 A concave lens has a focal length of 15 cm. At what distance should the object from 3
the lens be placed so that it forms an image 10 cm from the lens? Also, find the
magnification produced by the lens.
31 Name the three common defects of vision. What are their causes? 1+2
32 A student is unable to see the words written on the blackboard placed at a distance of 3
approximately 3 m from him. Name the defect of vision the boy is suffering from. State
the possible causes of this defect and explain the method of correcting it.
33 A copper wire has a diameter of 0.5 mm and a resistivity of 1.6 x 10 -6 Ω m. What will 2+1
be the length of this wire to make its resistance 10 Ω? How much does the resistance
change if the diameter is doubled?
Section-D
Questions No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34 (a) A gas is evolved when ethanol reacts with sodium. Name the gas evolved and also 5
write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.
(b) A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C2H4O2 and an
alcohol in the presence of a few drops of H2SO4. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline
KMnO4 followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this
reaction. Give the names and structures of (a) carboxylic acid, (b) alcohol and (c) the
compound X. Also write the reaction.
OR
(i) Draw the possible isomers of the compound with molecular formula C3H6O and also
give their IUPAC names.
(ii) Explain the given reactions with the help of suitable examples:
(a) Hydrogenation reaction
(c) Substitution reaction
(e) Combustion reaction

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35 Answer the followings- 5
i- What happens to the egg if it is not fertilized by sperm?
ii- What is the site for fertilization and site for implantation in human females?
iii- Why do testes locate outside the abdominal cavity?
iv- List names of any two hormones and their function related to reproduction in
humans.
OR
Compare the male and female reproductive systems with the help of a labeled diagram,
with at least five labeling.
36 If the image formed by a lens for all positions of the object placed in front of it is
always virtual, erect, and diminished, state the type of the lens. Draw a ray diagram in
support of your answer. If the numerical value of the focal length of such a lens is 20
cm, find its power in new cartesian sign conventions.
OR
The image of a candle flame placed at a distance of 40 cm from a spherical lens is
formed on a screen placed on the other side of the lens at a distance of 40 cm from the
lens. Identify the type of lens and write its focal length. What will be the nature of the
image formed if the candle flame is shifted 25 cm towards the lens? Draw a ray diagram
to justify your answer.
SECTION - E
Questions 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 Read the passage given below and answer the following questions. 4
On the basis of reactivity of different metals with oxygen, water and acids as well as
displacement reactions, the metals have been arranged in the decreasing order of their
reactivities. This arrangement is known as activity series or reactivity series of metals.
The basis of reactivity is the tendency of metals to lose electrons. If a metal can lose
electrons easily to form positive ions, it will react readily with other substances.
Therefore, it will be a reactive metal. On the other hand, if a meal loses electrons less
rapidly to form a positive ion, it will react slowly with other substances. Therefore, such
a metal will be less reactive.
(i) Which of the following pair of metals is less reactive and more reactive than
hydrogen?
(a) Copper and Iron
(b) Zinc and Mercury
(c) Magnesium and Platinum
(d) Lead and Gold
(ii) Which of the following metals reacts vigorously with oxygen?
(a) Zinc
(b) Magnesium
(c) Sodium
(d) Copper
(iii) Which of the following represents the correct order of reactivity for the given
metals?
(a) Na > Mg > Al > Cu
(b) Mg > Na > Al > Cu
(c) Na > Mg > Cu > Al
(d) Mg > Al > Na > Cu
(iv) Which of the following pair of metals react with very dilute HNO3 to evolve
H2 gas.
(a) Pb, Cu
(b) Na, K
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 (C) Mg, Mn
(d) Al, Zn

38 Excretion is the process through which animals eliminate waste products and nitrogenous 4
by products of metabolism. Organisms use excretion to regulate osmotic pressure, which
is the balance between inorganic ions and water, and to maintain their acid-base balance.
This process helps maintain the stability of the internal environment of the organism,
which is known as homeostasis.
a. What is the main excretory product of human beings?
b. Draw the structure of the nephron and label the glomerulus and collecting duct.
c. Write the significance of reabsorption in the kidney.
OR
Your heart is the main organ of your cardiovascular system, a network of blood vessels
that pumps blood throughout your body. It also works with other body systems to control
your heart rate and blood pressure. The heart is a fist-sized organ that pumps blood
throughout your body. It's the primary organ of your circulatory system. Your heart
contains four main sections (chambers) made of muscle and powered by electrical
impulses.

I- Label ‘A’ and ‘B’.

II- Write the function of ‘C’ and ‘D’.
III- Write name of any one valve present in human heart.
IV- What is advantage of four chambered heart?

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39 The obstruction offered by a conductor in the path of the flow of current is called 1+1+2
resistance. The SI unit of resistance is ohm (ΩΩ). It has been found that the resistance
of a conductor depends on the temperature of the conductor. As the temperature
increases the resistance also increases. But the resistance of alloys like manganin,
constantan, and nichrome is almost unaffected by temperature. The resistance of a
conductor also depends on the length of the conductor and the area of the cross-section
of the conductor. More be the length, the more will be the resistance, more be the area
of the cross-section, the lesser will be the resistance.
(i) Which of the following is not will desired in material being used for making
electrical wires?
(a) High melting point (b) High resistance
(c) High conductivity (d) None of these
(ii) The V - I graph for two metallic wires A and B is given. What is the correct
relationship between their temperatures?

(a) TA < TB (b) TA > TB

(c) TA = TB (d) none of these
(iii) Two wires of the same material one of length L and area of cross-section A, the
other is of length 2L and area A/2. Which of the following is correct?
(a) R1 = R2 (b) R1 = 4R2
(c) R2 = 4R1 (d) R1 = 2R2
OR
A wire of resistance 20 Ω is cut into 5 equal pieces. The resistance of each part is
(a) 4 Ω (b) 10 Ω
(c) 100 Ω (d) 80 Ω

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