Top 10 Sample Papers Class 10 Science With Solution - Compressed

Sample
Paper
Set - 1
With a success rate
exceeding 95% in the
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
www.educatorsresource.in
SET 01
SCIENCE
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
Time: 3 Hours Max. 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 Answer type 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
(vi) Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these
(vii) Section E consists of 3 Source-based/Case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-
parts.
SECTION-A
Directions (Q. Nos. 1-20): Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for
each of the questions 1 to 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.
Q 1. When lead nitrate crystals are heated:
a. a colourless gas is evolved and a yellow residue is left behind

b. a brown gas is evolved and a white residue is left behind
c. a greenish yellow gas is evolved and a brown residue is left behind
d. a brown gas is evolved and a yellow residue is left behind.
Q 2. ___________ is a process of forming a thick oxide layer of aluminium.

a. Anodising
c. Gangue
b. Galvanisation
d. None of these
Q 3. The name of the salt used to remove permanent hardness of water is:
a. Sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3 )
b. Sodium chloride ( NaCl)
c. Sodium carbonate decahydrate (Na2 CO3 , 10H2 O)
1
d. Calcium sulphate hemihydrate (CaSO4 ⋅ H2 O)
2
Q 4. Which of the following are not ionic compounds?

(i) KCl
(ii) HCl
(iii) CCl4
(iv) NaCl
a. (i) and (ii)
b. (ii) and (iii)
c. (iii) and (iv)
d. (i) and (iii)
Q 5. Which of the following metals exist in their native state in nature?

(i) Ca
(ii) Au
(iii) Zn
(iv) Ag
a. (i) and (ii)
b. (ii) and (iii)
c. (ii) and (iv)
d. (iii) and (iv)
Q 6. A cable manufacturing unit tested few elements on the basis of their physical properties.
Properties W X Y Z
Malleable Yes No No Yes
Ductile Yes No No Yes
Electrical Conductivity Yes Yes Yes No
Melting Point High Low Low High
Which of the above elements were discarded for usage by the company?
a. 𝑊, 𝑋, 𝑌
b. 𝑋, 𝑌, 𝑍
c. 𝑊, 𝑋, 𝑍
d. 𝑌, 𝑋, 𝑍
Q 7. Galvanisation is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating with a thin layer of:
a. gallium
b. aluminium
c. zinc
d. silver
Q 8. Which one of the following statements is correct about the human circulatory system?
a. Blood transports only oxygen and not carbon dioxide
b. Human heart has five chambers
c. Valves ensure that the blood does not flow backwards
d. Both oxygen-rich and oxygen-deficient blood gets mixed in the heart
Q 9. In a neuron, conversion of electrical signal to a chemical signal occurs at/in:

a. cell body
b. axonal end
c. dendritic end
d. axon
Q 10. During adolescence, reproductive phase starts and:

a. general growth rate begins to slow down
b. height becomes less
c. the body weight is reduced
d. hair growth decreases
Q 11. The growth of tendril in pea plants is due to:
a. effect of light
b. effect of gravity
c. rapid cell divisions in tendrillar cells that are away from the support
d. rapid cell divisions in tendrillar cells in contact with the support
Q 12. Plants use completely different process for excretion as compared to animals. Which one of the
following processes is not followed by plants for excretion?
a. They can get rid of excess water by transpiration

b. They selectively filter toxic substances through their leaves
c. Waste products are stored as resins and gums in old xylem
d. They excrete waste substances into the soil around them
Q 13. Which of the following can make a parallel beam of light when light from a point source is
incident on it?
a. Concave mirror as well as convex lens.
b. Convex mirror as well as concave lens.
c. Two plane mirrors placed at 90∘ to each others.
d. Concave mirror as well as concave lens.
Q 14. If a beam of red light and a beam of violet light are incident at the same angle on the inclined
surface of a prism from air medium and produce angles of refraction 𝑟 and 𝑣 respectively, which of the
following is correct?
a. 𝑟 = 𝑣
b. 𝑟 > 𝑣
c. 𝑟 = 1/𝑣
d. 𝑟 < 𝑣
Q 15. The decomposers in an ecosystem:
a. convert inorganic material to simpler forms.
b. convert organic material to inorganic forms. c. convert inorganic materials into organic compounds.
d. do not breakdown organic compounds.
Q 16. Replacing of plastic cups by the paper cups for selling tea on train is preferred because:
a. paper cups are more aesthetic.
b. paper cups are more hygienic.
c. paper cups are cheaper.
d. paper cups are biodegradable and eco-friendly.
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (𝑅) is not the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
c. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

d. Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
Q 17. Assertion (A): 2H2 S(𝑔) + O2 (𝑔) ⟶ 2 S(𝑠) + 2H2 O(𝑙) is a redox reaction.
Reason (R): In this reaction, oxidation of H2 S to S and reduction of O2 to H2 O takes place.
Q 18. Assertion (A): Vasectomy is a surgical method of contraception.
Reason (R): In vasectomy, woman's oviduct are tied, blocked or cut.
Q 19. Assertion (A): Magnetic field lines do not intersect each other.
Reason (R): Magnetic field lines are imaginary lines, the tangent to which at any point gives the
direction of the field at that point.
Q 20. Assertion (A): Aquariums are known as the manmade ecosystems.
Reason (R): Aquariums are created and maintained by humans.
SECTION-B
Question Nos. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
Q 21. When copper powder is heated in a watch glass, a black substance is formed:
(i) Why is this black substance formed? Name it.
(ii) How can this black substance be reversed to its original form?
Q 22. Give reasons:
(i) Placenta is extremely essential for foetal development.
(ii) Uterine lining becomes thick and spongy after fertilisation.
Q 23. Why is the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms much faster than in terrestrial organisms?
Or
Why is transpiration important for plants?
Q 24. List four characteristics of the image formed by a concave mirror of focal length 40 cm when the
object is placed in front of it at a distance of 20 cm from its pole.
Q 25. An electric heater rated 1100 W operates at 220 V. Calculate:
(i) its resistance and
(ii) the current drawn by it.

Or
(i) Name the poles 𝑃, 𝑄, 𝑅 and 𝑆 of the magnets in the following figures ' 𝑎 ' and ' 𝑏 '.
(ii) State the inference drawn about the direction of the magnetic field lines on the basis of these
diagrams.
Q 26. DDT was sprayed in a lake to regulate breeding of mosquitoes. How would it affect the trophic
levels in the following food chain associated with a lake? Justify your answer.
SECTION-C
Question Nos. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
Q 27. Write one example of each of the following:
(i) Most malleable metal and most ductile metal.
(ii) The best conductor of heat and the poorest conductor of heat.
(iii) A metal with highest melting point and a metal with lowest melting point.
Q 28. (i) Show diagrammatically the electrons between the atoms in the formation of MgO. Write
symbols of cation and anion present in MgO.
(ii) Name the solvent in which ionic compounds are generally soluble.
(iii) Why are aqueous solution of ionic compounds able to conduct electricity?
Or
With the help of suitable chemical equations, list the two main differences between roasting and
calcination. How is metal reduced from the product obtained after roasting/calcination of the ore? Write
the chemical equation for the reaction involved.
Q 29. State the functions of plant hormones. Name four different types of plant hormones.
Q 30. If we cross-bred tall (dominant) pea plant with pure-bred dwarf (recessive) pea plant, we will get
plants of 𝐹1 generation. If we now self-cross the pea plant of 𝐹1 generation, we obtain pea plants of 𝐹2
generation.
(i) What do the plants of 𝐹1 generation look like? (ii) State the ratio of tall plant to dwarf plants in 𝐹2
generation.
(iii) State the type of plants not found in 𝐹1 generation but appeared in 𝐹2 generation. Write the reason
for the same.
Q 31. The nature, size and position of image of an object produced by a lens or mirror are as shown
below. Identify the lens/mirror (𝑋) used in each case and draw the corresponding complete ray diagram,
(size of the object about half of the image).
(i)
(ii)
Q 32. (i) State the relation correlating the electric current flowing in a conductor and the voltage applied
across it. Also, draw a graph to show this relationship.
(ii) Find the resistance of a conductor if the electric current flowing through it is 0.35 A when the
potential difference across it is 1.4 V.
Q 33. Give reasons for the following:

(i) There is either a convergence or a divergence of magnetic field lines near the ends of a current
carrying straight solenoid.
(ii) The current carrying solenoid when suspended freely rests along a particular direction.
(iii) The burnt out fuse should be replaced by another fuse of identical rating.
SECTION-D
Question Nos. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
Q 34. (i) Name the simplest saturated hydrocarbon. Draw its electron dot structure. Which type of bonds
exist in this compound?
(ii) Name any two mixtures of the carbon compound used as a fuel in daily life, of which the above
mentioned compound is an important component.
(iii) In which homologous series of carbon compounds can this compound be placed? Write the general
formula of the series.
(iv) Which type of flame is produced on burning it?
Or
(i) What is the role of concentrated Sulphuric acid when it is heated with Ethanol at 443 K. Give the
reaction involved.
(ii) Reshu by mistake forgot to label the two test tubes containing Ethanol and Ethanoic acid. Suggest an
experiment to identify the substances correctly? Illustrate the reactions with the help of chemical
equations.
Q 35. (i) Draw a diagram showing germination of pollen on stigma of a flower and mark on it the
following organs/parts:
(a) Pollen grain
(b) Pollen tube
(c) Stigma
(d) Female germ-cell (ii) State the significance of pollen tube.
(iii) Name the parts of flower that develop after fertilisation into:
(a) Seed
(b) Fruit
Or
(i) Why is the flow of signals in a synapse from axonal end of one neuron to dendritic end of another
neuron but not the reverse?
(ii) Sameer was studying in his room. Suddenly he smells something burning and sees smoke in the
room. He rushes out of the room immediately. Was Sameer's action voluntary or involuntary?
Q 36. (i) On entering in a medium from air, the speed of light becomes half of its value in air. Find the
refractive index of that medium with respect to air.
(ii) A glass slab made of a material of refractive index 𝑛1 is kept in a medium of refractive index 𝑛2 . A
light ray is incident on the slab. Draw the path of the rays of light emerging from the glass slab, if (a)
𝑛1 > 𝑛2 , (b) 𝑛1 = 𝑛2 and (c) 𝑛1 < 𝑛2 .
Or
An object is placed at a distance of 30 cm from a concave lens of focal length 30 cm.
(i) Use lens formula to determine the distance of the image from the lens.
(ii) List four characteristics of the image (nature, position, size, erect/inverted) in this case.
(iii) Draw a labelled diagram to justify your answer of part (ii).
SECTION-E
Question Nos. 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.
Q 37. An organic compound 𝐴 of molecular formula C2 H4 on reduction gives another compound 𝐵 of

molecular formula C2 H6 . B on reaction with chlorine in the presence of sunlight gives 𝐶 of molecular
formula C2 H5 Cl.
Read the above passage carefully and give the answer of the following questions:
(i) Name the compounds 𝐴 and 𝐵. Write the chemical equation for the conversion of 𝐴 to 𝐵.
(ii) State the condition required for this reaction to take place.
Or
Name the compound 𝐶 and write the chemical equation for the conversion of 𝐵 to 𝐶.
Q 38. Sex determination is the method by which distinction between males and females is established in
a species. The sex of an individual is determined by specific chromosomes. These chromosomes are
called sex chromosomes. 𝑋 and 𝑌 chromosomes are called sex chromosomes. The normal chromosomes
other than the sex chromosomes of an individual are known as autosomes.
Read the above passage carefully and give the answers of the following questions:
(i) A normal baby girl receives her 𝑋 chromosome from whom: mother, father, both mother and father
or either from mother or father? (ii) Which vital function is not controlled by autosomes?
(iii) A couple has six daughters. What is the possibility of them having a girl next time?
Or
Do genetic combination of mothers play a significant role in determining the sex of a new born?
Q 39. Study the following electric circuit in which the resistors are arranged in three arms 𝐴, 𝐵 and 𝐶 :
Study the above circuit carefully and give the answers of the following questions:
(i) Find the equivalent resistance of arm 𝐶.
(ii) Calculate the equivalent resistance of the parallel combination of the arms 𝐵 and 𝐶.
(iii) Determine the current that flows through the ammeter.
Or
Determine the current that flows in the ammeter when the arm 𝐵 is withdrawn from the circuit.
p l e P ap e r
Sam
Solut i o n
Sci e nc e
Shop Now
Class 10
Set - 1
SOLUTIONS
1. (d) a brown gas is evolved and a yellow residue is left behind
Heat
2 Pb(NO3 )2 ( s) → 2PbO(s) + 4O2 ( g)
Colourless Yellow Brown NO2 ( g)
fumes
2. (a) Anodising
3. (c) Sodium carbonate decahydrate (Na2 CO3 ⋅ 10H2 O). Washing soda, i.e., sodium carbonate
decahydrate (Na2 CO3 , 10H2 O) is used for removing permanent hardness of water.
4. (b) HCl and CCl4 are covalent compounds, where the compound is formed by mutual sharing
of electrons.
5. (c) (ii) and (iv)
6. (b) 𝑋 and 𝑌 are discarded because they are not malleable and ductile. 𝑍 is discarded because
it does not conduct electricity.
7. (c) zinc
8. (c) Valves ensure that the blood does not flow backwards
9. (b) axonal end
10. (a) general growth rate begins to slow down
11. (c) rapid cell divisions in tendrillar cells that are away from the support
12. (b) They selectively filter toxic substances through their leaves
13. (a) Concave mirror as well as convex lens.
When light rays from a point source is incident on concave mirror and convex lens, emergent
beams are parallel and the image is formed at infinity. Convex mirror and concave lens on the
other hand always form a virtual image. Emergent beams from these are not parallel but
diverging when the object is kept at focus.
14. (d) 𝑟 < 𝑣 While passing through the prism, red light bends the least and violet light the most.
15. (b) convert organic material to inorganic forms.
16. (d) paper cups are biodegradable and eco-friendly.
17. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
18. (c) Reason (R) is false because in vasectomy, small portion of the sperm duct is cut or tied
properly.
19. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
20. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (𝑅) is the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
21. (i) This black substance is formed because oxygen is added to copper powder and copper
oxide (black substance) is formed.
(ii) If hydrogen gas is passed over this black substance (CuO), the black coating on the
surface turns brown as the reverse reaction takes place and original form (copper) is obtained.
22. (i) Placenta is essential for foetal development because it helps to transport the nutrients
from mother's blood to foetus body. It also helps in transferring waste substance generated by
foetus into the mother's blood.
(ii) This is required for nourishing the embryo, if fertilisation had taken place.
23. Aquatic organisms like fishes obtain oxygen from water present in dissolved state through
their gills. Since the amount of dissolved oxygen is fairly low as compared to the amount of
oxygen in the air, the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than that seen in
terrestrial organisms.
OR
Transpiration is important for plants because of the following reasons:
(i) It helps in absorption and upward movement of water and minerals from roots to leaves.
(ii) It also helps in temperature regulation.
24.
Four characteristics of image formed by the given concave mirror are:
(i) Image is virtual
(ii) Image is erect
(iii) Image is enlarged/magnified
(iv) Image is formed behind the mirror.
25. Given that,

𝑃 = 1100 W
𝑉 = 220 V
(i) As we know
𝑉2
𝑃=
𝑅
𝑉 2 220 × 220
Or 𝑅 = = = 44Ω
𝑃 1100
(ii) From, 𝑉 = 𝐼𝑅
𝑉 220
𝐼= = =5A
𝑅 44
Or
(i) P → North pole
Q → South pole
R → North pole
S → South pole
(ii) The magnetic field lines emerge from north pole and merge at the south pole.
26. DDT being a non-biodegradable pesticide will enter the food chain from the first trophic
level. As DDT is non-biodegradable, it get accumulated in organisms body and its
concentration keeps on increasing at each trophic level. The maximum concentration of DDT
gets accumulated in Hawk. This is because Hawk have occupied the top most place in the
given food chain.
27. (i) Gold is the most malleable and the most ductile metal.
(ii) Silver is the best conductor and lead is the poorest conductor of heat.
(iii) Tungsten has the highest melting point and mercury has the lowest melting point.
28.
MgO contains Mg 2+ as cation and O2− as anion.
(ii) Ionic compounds are generally soluble in water.
(iii) This is because aqueous solution consists of ions which can move freely and are
responsible for conduction of electricity.
OR
Basis of
Roasting Calcination
Difference
This is used for sulphide This is used for

Use
ores. carbonate ores.
The ore is heated The ore is heated

Process strongly in the pres- strongly in limited
ence of excess air. air.
Heat Heat
Chemical 2ZnS(s) + 3O2 ( g) → ZnCO3 ( s) →
Equation
2ZnO(s) + 2SO2 ( g) ZnO(s) + CO2 ( g)
The metal oxides obtained after roasting/calcination of the ore are reduced to the
corresponding metal by using suitable reducing agents such as carbon.
Chemical equation:
ZnO(s) + C(s) ⟶ Zn(s) + CO(g)
29. Plant hormones help to coordinate growth, development and responses in environment.
Different types of plant hormones are given below:
(i) Auxins: They control the tropic (growth related) movements of the plants in response to
light, gravity, touch, etc., by increasing the size of cells.
(ii) Gibberellins: They stimulate stem elongation and expansion of leaves.
(iiii) Cytokinins: They promote growth by stimulating cell division.
(iv) Abscisic Acid: It is a stress hormone in plants that inhibits growth in different parts of the
plant body.
30. (i) Tall

(ii) 3: 1
(iii) Dwarf.
Reason: Being a recessive trait, dwarfness can only be expressed in the recessive
homozygous condition or in the absence of dominant trait.
31. (i) Convex lens is used in this case. When object is placed between F1 and 2 F1, its
magnified, real and inverted image is formed.
(ii) Concave mirror is used in this case. When object is placed between 𝑃 and 𝐹, its enlarged, erected
and virtual image is formed.
32. (i) The Ohm's law i.e., potential difference across the ends of a conductor in an electric circuit
is directly proportional to the current flowing through it, correlates electric current and
voltage.
or
𝑉
= constant
𝑙
Graph:
(ii) Given, 𝐼 = 0.35 A and 𝑉 = 1.4 V
From Ohm's law,
𝑉 1.4
𝑅= ⇒𝑅= ⇒ 𝑅 = 4Ω
𝐼 0.35
33. (i) Magnetic field lines diverge from N-pole and converge at S-pole because strength of
magnetic field is higher near the poles.
(ii) Current carrying solenoid acts as a bar magnet which rests in North-south direction when
suspended freely.
(iii) The burnt out fuse cannot be reused. Also, if a fuse with larger rating is used, the fuse
wire will melt and hence would fail to serve the required purpose. So, new fuse of same
rating should be used for electrical safety.
34. (i) The simplest saturated hydrocarbon is methane. Electron dot structure of methane (CH4 ) :
Covalent bonds exist in methane
(ii) Bio-gas and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
(iii) Homologous series: Alkane General formula: 𝐶‾𝑛 H2𝑛+2 , where 𝑛 = no. of carbon atoms.
(iv) Methane on burning produces a blue and non sooty flame.
OR
(i) Sulphuric acid acts as dehydrating agent which removes water from ethanol.
Conc. H2 SO4 ,443 K
C2 H5 OH → C2 H4 + H2 O
(ii) Add sodium carbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate solution in both the test tubes. The
test tube which will produce brisk effervescence of CO2 gas will contain ethanoic acid.
Ethanol do not evolve CO2 gas when reacted with Na2 CO3 or NaHCO3 .
2CH3 COOH + Na2 CO3 ⟶ 2CH3 COONa + H2 O + CO2

or
CH3 COOH + NaHCO3 ⟶ CH3 COONa + H2 O + CO2
35. (i) Diagram showing germination of pollen on stigma of flower:
(ii) Pollen tube helps in transportation of the male gamete cells from the pollen grain to the
ovules present inside the ovary, leading to fertilisation.
(iii) (a) Ovule develops into seed.

(b) Ovary develops into fruit. OR
(i) When an electrical signal reaches the axonal end of a neuron, it releases a chemical
substance. This chemical diffuses towards the dendrite end of next neuron where it generates
an electrical impulse or signal. Hence, the electrical signal is converted into a chemical signal
at the axonal end. Since these chemicals are absent at the dendrite end of the neuron, the
electrical signal cannot be converted into chemical signal. Thus, the impulse always flows
from axonal end of one neuron to dendritic end of another neuron.
(ii) Sameer's action was voluntary because rushing out of the room was under his conscious
control. The smoke and smell were perceived by the receptors in the sense organs and signals
are sent to the brain. The brain, then sent signals to the effector organs, i.e., the muscles, to
move out of the room.
36. (i) We know that,

Refractive index of a medium (𝜇) = Velocity of light in vacuum / Velocity of light in the
medium. Let the velocity of light in vacuum be 𝑣1 and velocity of light in the medium be 𝑣2 .
Hence, 𝜇 = 𝑣1 /𝑣2
= 𝑣1 /(𝑣1 /2) [Given that, 𝑣2 = 𝑣1 /2 ]

=2
(ii) (a) The ray moves towards the normal.
(b) The ray moves undeviated.
(c) The ray moves away from the normal.

OR
(i) Given: 𝑢 = −30 cm, 𝑓 = −30 cm

1 1 1
Using lens formula, 𝑓 = 𝑣 − 𝑢
1 1 1
⇒ = +
𝑣 𝑓 𝑢
1 1 −1 − 1
= + =
(−30) (−30) 30
1 −2 −1
= =
𝑣 30 15
𝑣 = −15 cm
𝑣
Now, 𝑚 =
𝑢
(ii) Characteristics of the image:
(a) Nature: Virtual
(b) Position: 15 cm from the lens on the same side as the object.
(c) Size of the image: Diminished
(d) Image formed: Erect
(iii) Ray Diagram:
37. (i) A: CH2 = CH2 Ethene

B: CH3 − CH3 Ethane
hydrogen
CH2 = CH2 → CH3 − CH3
(A) nickel (B)
(ii) Essential conditions required for the addition reaction to occur:
(a) Multiple bonds (double and triple bonds) must be present between carbon atoms in the
chain of hydrocarbon.
(b) Addition of hydrogen should be carried out in the presence of catelyst such as nickel or
platinum.
C: CH3 − CH2 − Cl Chloroethane
CH3 − CH3 + Cl2 ⟶ CH3 − CH3 − Cl + HCl
(B) (c) (in the presence of sunlight)
38. (i) From both mother and father.
(ii) Sex of a child is not controlled by autosomes.
(iii) The possibility of having a girl or boy child is equal i.e., 50%, as 50% male gametes are
𝑌 type and 50% are 𝑋 type.
OR
No, because mothers have a pair of 𝑋 chromosomes. All children will inherit an 𝑋
chromosome from their mother regardless of whether they are boys or girls.
39. (i) In arm 𝐶, 10Ω, 20Ω and 30Ω are in series,

Thus, the equivalent resistance,
𝑅𝐶 = 10 + 20 + 30 = 60Ω
(ii) From the given circuit, the equivalent resistance of parallel combination of arm 𝐵 and 𝐶.
1 1 1
= +
𝑅𝐵𝐶 (5 + 10 + 15) (10 + 20 + 30)
1 1
= +
30 60
1 2+1 3
= =
𝑅𝐵𝐶 60 60
60
∴ 𝑅BC = = 20Ω
3
(iii) (a) From the given circuit, the equivalent resistance of arm 𝐴(𝑅𝐴 ) is combined in series
with 𝑅𝐵𝐶 .
∴ Total resistance of the circuit 𝑅 = 𝑅𝐴 + 𝑅𝐵𝐶

= (5 + 15 + 20) + 20
= 40 + 20 = 60Ω
Thus, the current flowing through ammeter,
𝑉 6 1
𝐼= = = = 0.1 A
𝑅 60 10
(b) When the arm 𝐵 is withdrawn from the circuit, the equivalent resistance,
𝑅 = (5 + 15 + 20) + (10 + 20 + 30)

= 40 + 60 = 100
𝑉 6
∴ Current, 𝐼 = 𝑅 = 100 = 0.06 A
Sample
Paper
Set - 2
With a success rate
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
SET 02
SCIENCE
parts.
SECTION-A
each of the questions 1 to 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.
Q 1. Observe the given diagram and identify the correct statements.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(i) At anode, oxygen gas is evolved.
(ii) In the test tube covering the anode, the amount of gas collected is double than that of the gas
collected in the test tube covering the cathode.
(iii) At cathode, hydrogen gas is evolved.
(iv) It is a decomposition reaction.

a. (i), (ii) and (iii)
b. (i), (iii) and (iv)
c. (iii) and (iv)
d. All the statements are correct.
Q 2. 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
Q 3. Consider the pH value of the following acidic samples:
S. No. Sample pH Value

1. Lemon Juice 2.2
2. Gastric Juice 1.2
3. Vinegar 3.76
4. Dil. Acetic Acid 3.0
The decreasing order of their H + ion concentration is:

a. 3 > 4 > 1 > 2
b. 2 > 1 > 3 > 4
c. 2 > 1 > 4 > 3
d. 3 > 4 > 2 > 1
Q 4. Which of the following metals liberate hydrogen with 5%HNO3 ?

(i) Cu
(ii) Zn
(iii) Mn
(iv) Mg
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
a. (i) and (ii)
b. (ii) and (iii)
d. (i) and (iv)
Q 5. What happens when a pellet of sodium is dropped in water?
a. It catches fire and forms oxide.
b. It absorbs heat and forms oxide.
c. It catches fire and forms hydroxide.
d. It absorbs heat and forms hydroxide.
Q 6. Alloys are homogeneous mixtures of a metal with a metal or non-metal. Which among the
following alloys contain non-metal as one of its constituents?
a. Brass
b. Bronze
c. Amalgam
d. Steel
Q 7. During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets:

a. deposited on cathode
b. deposited on anode
c. deposited on cathode as well as anode
d. remains in the solution
Q 8. In which of the following groups of organisms, blood flows through the heart only once during one
cycle of passage through the body?
a. Rabbit, parrot, turtle
b. Frog, crocodile, pigeon
c. Whale, labeo, penguin
d. Shark, dog fish, sting ray
Q 9. The growth of pollen tubes towards ovules is due to:

a. hydrotropism
b. chemotropism
c. geotropism
d. phototropism
Q 10. Seeds are called products of sexual reproduction because they:

a. give rise to new plants
b. are formed by fusion of gametes
c. are formed by the fusion of pollen tubes
d. can survive for a longer period
Q 11. Which of the following hormone is responsible for regulation of blood pressure?
a. Thyroxine
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
b. Insulin
c. Testosterone
d. Adrenaline
Q 12. Which one among the following is not removed as a waste product from the body of a plant?
a. Resins and gums
b. Urea
c. Dry leaves
d. Excess water
Q 13. 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.
Q 14. A person cannot see objects distinctly kept beyond 2 m. This defect can be corrected by using
which type of lens and of what power?
a. Convex lens, +0.5D
b. Concave lens, +0.5D
c. Convex lens, −0.2D
d. Concave lens, −0.5D
Q 15. Food web is constituted by:

a. relationship between the organisms and the environment.
b. relationship between plants and animals.
c. various interlinked food chains in an ecosystem.
d. relationship between animals and environment.
Q 16. What will happen if the deer are missing in the following food chain?
a. The population of tigers will increase.

b. The amount of grass will decrease.
c. The tigers will die.
d. The tigers will start eating grass.
Question Nos. 17 to 20 consist of two statements -Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (𝑅) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Q 17. Assertion (A): Reaction of quicklime with water is an exothermic reaction.
Reason (R): Quicklime reacts vigorously with water releasing a large amount of heat.
Q 18. Assertion (A): Amoeba always produces two daughter amoebae while Plasmodium divides into
many daughter cells.
Reason (R): Amoeba undergoes binary fission while Plasmodium undergoes multiple fission.
Q 19. Assertion (A): A current carrying straight conductor experiences a force when placed
perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field.
Reason (R): The net charge on a current carrying conductor is always zero.
Q 20. Assertion (A): Biological magnification is the process in which harmful chemicals enter a food
chain and get accumulated progressively at each trophic level.
Reason (R): Biological magnification affects organisms belonging to different trophic levels particularly
the tertiary consumers.
SECTION-B
𝑄 21. A clear solution of slaked lime is made by dissolving Ca(OH)2 in an excess of water. This
solution is left exposed to air. The solution slowly goes milky as a faint white precipitate forms. Explain
why a faint white precipitate forms, support your response with the help of a chemical equation.
Q 22. Name the part/organ of the human male reproductive system:
(i) Which is a common passage for both sperms as well as urine?
(ii) Where formation of germ cells or sperms takes place?
(iii) Which is blocked to prevent the transfer of sperm?
(iv) Which provides nutrition to the sperms?
Q 23. Two green plants are kept separately in oxygen free containers, one in the dark and other in
sunlight. It was observed that plant kept in dark could not survive longer. Give reason for this
observation.
Or
What will happen if:
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(i) xylem tissue in a plant is removed?
(ii) we are injured and start bleeding?
Q 24. The power of a lens is +5 diopters. What is the nature and focal length of this lens? At what
distance from this lens should an object be placed so as to get its inverted image of the same size?
Q 25. Given below is a circuit showing current flowing in it. Identify each component 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶, 𝐷 of this
circuit:
Or
Magnetic field lines are shown in the given diagram. A student makes a statement that the magnetic field
at ' 𝐴 ' is stronger than at ' 𝐵 '. Justify this statement. Also, redraw the diagram and mark the direction of
magnetic field lines.
Q 26. Look at the following figures. Choose the correct one and give reason for your answer.
Fig. 'A'
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Fig. 'B'
SECTION-C
Q 27. Explain the following statements:
(i) Most metal oxides are insoluble in water but some of these dissolve in water. What are these oxides
and their solutions in water called?
(ii) At ordinary temperature, the surface of metals such as magnesium, aluminium, zinc, etc., is covered
with a thin layer. What is the composition of this layer? State its importance.
(iii) Some alkali metals can be cut with a knife.
Q 28. Write balanced chemical equations to explain what happens, when:
(i) Mercuric oxide is heated.
(ii) Mixture of cuprous oxide and cuprous sulphide is heated.
(iii) Aluminium is reacted with manganese dioxide. Or
Of the three metals 𝑋, 𝑌 and 𝑍. 𝑋 reacts with cold water. 𝑌 with hot water and 𝑍 with steam only.
Identify 𝑋, 𝑌 and 𝑍 and also arrange them in order of increasing reactivity.
Q 29. Why is chemical communication better than electrical impulses as a means of communication
between cells in a multicellular organism?
Q 30. Mendel, in one of his experiments with pea plants, crossed a variety of pea plant having round
seeds with one having wrinkled seeds. State Mendel's observations giving reasons of 𝐹1 and 𝐹2 progeny
of this cross. Also, list any two contrasting characters, other than round seeds of pea plants that Mendel
used in his experiments.
Q 31. The diagram given below shows an object 𝑂 and its image 𝑙.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Without actually drawing the ray diagram, state the following:
(i) Type of lens (Converging/Diverging).
(ii) Name two optical instruments where such an image is obtained.
(iii) List three characteristics of the image formed if this lens is replaced by a concave mirror of focal
length ' 𝑓 ' and an object is placed at a distance ' 𝑓/2 ' in front of the mirror.
Q 32. In the given circuit, if the current reading in the ammeter 𝐴 is 2 A, what would be the value of 𝑅1
?
Q 33. State right-hand thumb rule to determine the direction of magnetic field around a current carrying
conductor. Apply this rule to find the direction of magnetic field inside and outside a circular loop of
wire lying in the plane of a table and current is flowing through it clockwise.
SECTION-D
Q 34. A metal carbonate 𝑋 on reacting with an acid gives a gas which when passed through a solution 𝑌
gives the carbonate back. On the other hand, a gas 𝐺 that is obtained at anode during electrolysis of
brine is passed on dry 𝑌, it gives a compound 𝑍 used for disinfecting drinking water. Identify 𝑋, 𝑌, 𝐺 and
𝑍. Or
Write the chemical formula and name of the compound which is the active ingredient of all alcoholic
drinks. List its two uses. Write chemical equation and name of the product formed when this compound
reacts with:
(i) sodium metal.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(ii) hot concentrated sulphuric acid.
Q 35. (i) List three points of difference between nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and
coordination in animals.
(ii) How are auxins related with the bending of plant shoot towards unidirectional light? Explain.
Or
Based on the given diagram, answer the questions given below:
(i) Label the parts 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶 and 𝐷.
(ii) Name the hormones secreted by testis and mention its role.
(iii) State the functions of 𝐵 and 𝐶 in the process of reproduction.
Q 36. Rishi went to a palmist to show his plan. The palmist used a special lens for this purpose.
(i) State the nature of the lens and reason for its use.
(ii) Where should the palmist place/hold the lens so as to have a real and magnified image of an object?
(iii) If the focal length of this lens is 10 cm and the lens is held at a distance of 5 cm from the palm, use
lens formula to find the position and size of the image.
Or
A student has focussed the image of an object of height 3 cm on a white screen using a concave mirror
of focal length 12 cm. If the distance of the object from the mirror is 18 cm, find the values of the
following:
(i) Distance of the image from the mirror.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(ii) Height of the image.
(iii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image as mentioned in part (i).
SECTION-E
Q 37. The compounds methanal, ethanal, propanal and butanal belong to the homologous series called
aldehydes. The table shows some information on these four aldehydes.
Name Boiling ∘ Solubility in

Formula C
Point/ water
Methanal HCHO -21 very soluble
Ethanal CH3 CHO 21 very soluble
Propanal CH3 CH2 CHO 49 soluble
Butanal CH3 CH2 CH2 CHO 76 slightly soluble
Based on the above table, answer the following questions:
(i) List two characteristics of this homologous series using the information shown in the table.
(ii) Compare the molecular formulae of the four aldehydes listed in the table. What conclusion can you
make?
Write the formula and IUPAC name of next homologue of CH3 CH2 CH2 CHO.
Or
Draw the electronic structure of ethanal and propanal. You need to show only the outer shell electrons.
Q 38. Sahil performed an experiment to study the inheritance pattern of genes. He crossed tall pea plants
(T T) with short pea plants (tt) and obtained all tall plants in 𝐅𝟏 generation.
(i) What will be set of genes present in the 𝐹1 generation?
(ii) Given reason why only tall plants are observed in 𝐹1 progeny.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(iii) When 𝐹1 plants were self-pollinated, a total of 800 plants were produced. How many of these would
be tall, medium height or short plant? Give the genotype of 𝐹2 generation.
Or
When 𝐹1 plants were cross-pollinated with plants having tt genes, a total of 800 plants were produced.
How many of these would be tall, medium height or short plants? Give the genotype of 𝐹2 generation.
Q 39. A student was asked to perform an experiment to study the force on a current carrying conductor
in a magnetic field. He took a small aluminium rod 𝐴𝐵, a strong horse-shoe magnet, some connecting
wires, a battery and a switch and connected them as shown. He observed that on passing current, the rod
gets displaced. On reversing the direction of current, the direction of displacement also gets reversed. On
the basis of your understanding of this phenomenon, answer the following questions:
(i) Why does the rod get displaced on passing current through it?
(ii) State the rule that determines the direction of the force on the conductor 𝐴𝐵.
(iii) (a) If the 𝑈 shaped magnet is held vertically and the aluminium rod is suspended horizontally with
its end 𝐵 towards due north, then on passing current through the rod from 𝐵 to 𝐴 as shown, in which
direction will the rod be displaced?
(b) Name any two devices that use current carrying conductors and magnetic field.
Or
Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines produced around a current carrying straight conductor held
vertically on a horizontal cardboard. Indicate the direction of the field lines as well as the direction of
current flowing through the conductor.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Sample
Paper
Set - 3
With a success rate
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
SET-03
SCIENCE
parts.
SECTION-A
each of the questions. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.
Q 1.
Which of the following is the correct observation of the reaction shown in the above set up?
a. Brown powder of Magnesium oxide is formed.
b. Colourless gas which turns lime water milky is evolved.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
c. Magnesium ribbon burns with brilliant white light.
d. Reddish brown gas with a smell of burning sulphur has evolved.
Q 2. Which among the following alloys contain mercury as one of its constituents?
a. Stainless steel
b. Alnico
c. Solder
d. Zinc amalgam
Q 3. 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.
Q 4. The electronic configurations of three elements 𝑋, 𝑌 and 𝑍 are 𝑋 = 2,8; 𝑌 = 2,8,7 and 𝑍 = 2,8,2.
Which of the following is correct?
a. 𝑋 is a metal
b. 𝑌 is a metal
c. 𝑍 is a non-metal
d. 𝑌 is a non-metal and 𝑍 is a metal
Q 5. Four metals 𝑃, 𝑄, 𝑅 and 𝑆 are tested with water, steam and dilute hydrochloric acid. The table given
below shows the results of the experiment.
Metals Reaction Reaction Reaction

with with steam with dil. HCl
water
P 𝑥 ✓ ✓
Q 𝑥 𝑥 ✓
R ✓ ✓ ✓
S 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
Between which two metals should hydrogen be placed in the series?

a. P and Q
b. Q and 𝑆
c. 𝑃 and 𝑅
d. R and 𝑆
Q 6. An aluminium strip is kept immersed in freshly prepared ferrous sulphate solution taken in a test
tube, the change observed is that:
a. green solution slowly turns brown
b. lower end of test tube become slightly warm
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
c. a colourless gas with the smell of burning sulphur is observed
d. light green solution changes to blue
Q 7. The electronic configuration of three elements 𝑋, 𝑌 and 𝑍 are as follows:
𝑋 = 2,4, 𝑌 = 2,7, 𝑍 = 2,1
Which two elements will combine to form an ionic compound and write the correct formula?
a. 𝑋2 𝑌
b. 𝑌𝑍
c. 𝑋𝑍3
d. 𝑌2 𝑍
Q 8. Opening and closing of stomata is due to:

a. high pressure of gases inside the cells
b. movement of water in and out of guard cells
c. stimulus of light in the guard cells
d. diffusion of CO2 in and out of the guard cells
Q 9. Sensory nerve of a reflex arc carries information from the receptor cells to the:
a. spinal cord
b. brain
c. muscles of the effector organ
d. bones of the receptor organ
Q 10. Which one of the given statements is incorrect:

a. DNA has the complete information for a particular characteristic.
b. DNA is the molecule responsible for the inheritance of characters from parents to offsprings.
c. Change in information will produce a different protein.
d. Characteristics will remain the same even if protein changes.
Q 11. A cross between pea plant with white flowers (vv) and pea plant with violet flowers (VV) resulted
in 𝐹2 progeny in which ratio of violet (V) and white (vv) flowers will be:
a. 1: 1
b. 2: 1
c. 3: 1
d. 1: 3
Q 12. Anaerobic process:

a. takes place in yeast during fermentation
b. takes place in the presence of oxygen
c. produces only energy in the muscles of human beings
d. produces ethanol, oxygen and energy
Q 13. A ray of light starting from air passes through medium 𝐴 of refractive index 1.50 , enters medium
𝐵 of refractive index 1.33 and finally enters medium 𝐶 of refractive index 2.42 . If this ray emerges out
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
in air from 𝐶, then for which of the following pairs of media the bending of light is least?
a. air- 𝐴
b. 𝐴 − 𝐵
c. 𝐵 − 𝐶
d. C-air
Q 14. The sky appears dark to passengers flying at very high altitudes mainly because:
a. scattering of light is not enough at such heights
b. there is no atmosphere at great heights
c. the size of molecules is smaller than the wavelength of visible light
d. the light gets scattered towards the Earth
Q 15. How much of the net primary productivity of a terrestrial ecosystem is eaten and digested by
herbivores?
a. 100%
b. 10%
c. 1%
d. 0.1%
Q 16. In the following groups of materials, which group(s) contains only non-biodegradable items?
(i) Wood, paper, leather
(ii) Polythene, detergent, PVC
(iii) Plastic, detergent, grass
(iv) Plastic, bakelite, DDT

a. Only (iii)
b. Only (iv)
c. (i) and (iii)
d. (ii) and (iv)
Question Nos. 17 to 20 consist of two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
(A).
(A).
d. Assertion (𝐴) is false but Reason (𝑅) is true.
Q 17. Assertion (A): Strength of acid or base decreases with dilution.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Reason (R): lonisation of an acid or a base increase with dilution.
Q 18. Assertion (A): Movement of leaves of sensitive plant is different from movement of a shoot
towards light.
Reason (R): Sensitive plant shows seismonastic movements which are due to turgidity of cells whereas
the movement of shoot is a tropic movement.
Q 19. Assertion (A): Alloys are commonly used in electrical heating devices like electric iron and
heater.
Reason (R): Resistivity of an alloy is generally higher than that of its constituent metals but the alloys
have low melting points than their constituent metals.
Q 20. Assertion (A): Ozone layer is getting depleted at the higher levels of the atmosphere.
Reason (R): Chlorofluorocarbons affect the ozone layer which are used as refrigerants and in fire
extinguishers.
SECTION-B
Q 21. Zinc granules were added to zinc sulphate, copper sulphate, aluminium sulphate and iron sulphate
solutions as shown below:
Based on the given information:
(i) In which test tubes would you observe the deposition of metal on zinc? Give reason.
(ii) Arrange Zn, Cu, Al and Fe in the increasing order of reactivity.
Q 22. What is insulin? Why are some patients of diabetes treated by giving injections of insulin?
Q 23. What is the other name of 'tissue fluid'? Write its two functions.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Or
Write one specific function each of the following organs in relation with excretion in human beings:
(i) Renal artery
(ii) Urethra
(iii) Glomerulus
(iv) Tubular part of nephron
Q 24. Observe the following diagram and answer the questions following it:
(i) Identify the defect of vision shown.
(ii) List its two causes.
(iii) Name the type of lens used for the correction of this defect.
Q 25. Identify the type of magnetic field represented by the magnetic field lines given below and name
the type of conductors which can produce them.
Or
Three incandescent bulbs of 100 W each are connected in series in an electric circuit. In another circuit,
another set of three bulbs of the same wattage are connected in parallel to the same source.
(i) Will the bulbs in the two circuits glow with the same brightness? Justify your answer.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(ii) Now let one bulb in both the circuits get fused. Will the rest of the bulbs continue to glow in each
circuit? Give reason.
Q 26. (i) From the following group of organisms, create a food chain which is the most advantageous for
human beings in terms of energy:
(ii) State the possible disadvantage if the cereal plant is growing in soil rich in pesticides.
SECTION-C

Q 27. Write down the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of
reaction in each case.
(i) Nitrogen gas is treated with hydrogen gas to form ammonia gas.
(ii) Lead nitrate is heated strongly to form lead monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.
(iii) A copper wire is dipped in silver nitrate solution and a shining deposit of silver is produced.
Q 28. Explain, giving reason, why carbon neither forms C4+ cations nor C4− anions, but forms covalent
compounds which are bad conductors of electricity and have low melting point and low boiling point.
Or
A carbon compound ' 𝐴 ' having melting point 156 K and boiling point 351 K, with molecular formula
C2 H6 O is soluble in water in all proportions.
(i) Identify ' 𝐴 ' and draw its electron dot structure.
(ii) Give the molecular formulae of any two homologous of ' 𝐴 '.
Q 29. List any four steps involved in sexual reproduction and write its two advantages.
Q 30. Nervous and hormonal systems together perform the function of control and coordination in
human beings. Justify this statement with the help of an example.
Q 31. (i) Water has refractive index 1.33 and alcohol has refractive index 1.36. Which of the two
mediums is optically denser? Give reason for your answer.
(ii) Draw a ray diagram to show the path of a ray of light passing obliquely from water to alcohol.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(iii) State the relationship between angle of incidence and angle of refraction in the above case.
Q 32. The figure below shows three cylindrical copper conductors along with their face areas and
lengths. Compare the resistance and the resistivity of the three conductors. Justify your answer:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Q 33. A student fixes a white sheet of paper on a drawing board. He places a bar magnet in the centre
and sprinkles some iron filings uniformly around the bar magnet. Then he taps gently and observes that
iron filings arrange themselves in a certain pattern.
(i) Why do iron filings arrange themselves in a particular pattern?
(ii) Which physical quantity is indicated by the pattern of field lines around the bar magnet?
(iii) State any two properties of magnetic field lines.
SECTION-D
Questions Nos. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
Q 34. You are given balls and stick model of six carbon atoms and fourteen hydrogen atoms and
sufficient number of sticks. In how many ways one can join the models of six carbon atoms and fourteen
hydrogen atoms to form different molecules of C6 H14 .
Or
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(i) Name two oxidising agents that are used for the conversion of alcohols to acids. Distinguish between
ethanol and ethanoic acid on the basis of (a) litmus test and (b) reaction with sodium hydrogen
carbonate.
(ii) What is a neutralisation reaction? Give two examples.
Q 35. Identify male and female in the figures given below.
Also, fill in the blanks 3 to 8 and then clarify about the misconception that mother and not father is
responsible for bearing daughters and not sons.
Or
(i) Name and explain the two modes of asexual reproduction observed in hydra.
(ii) What is vegetative propagation? List two advantages of using this technique.
Q 36. When do we consider a person to be myopic or hypermetropic? List two causes of hypermetropia.
Explain using ray diagrams how the defect associated with hypermetropic eye can be corrected.
Or
(i) Define optical centre of a spherical lens.
(ii) 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. Find the
size of the image also.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(iii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image in above situation.
SECTION-E
Q 37. A girl met with an accident and her leg got fractured. She went to an orthopedician for treatment.
On examination, the doctor mixed a white powder in water and applied it to her leg along with the
cotton and gauze. After a while, it turned into white, solid, hard mass. The doctor said that it would
support her fractured bone and help it to join in the right position.
(i) What is 'white powder' and 'white hard solid mass' called as? Write the chemical name of 'white
powder' and 'white hard solid mass'.
(ii) After treatment, the doctor repacked the white powder back into moisture proof, airtight container.
Why?
Or
Write a chemical equation to show the reaction between white powder and water. Find the difference in
water molecules of white hard solid mass and white powder.
Q 38. Study the figure related to endocrine glands in human being (male).
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Study the above figure carefully and give the answer of the following questions:
(i) Which gland secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones?
(ii) Which endocrine gland is present in females but not in males?
(iii) Name the endocrine glands 𝑃, 𝑄, 𝑅 and 𝑆.
Or
Name the hormone secreted by endocrine glands P and S and specify one function of each.
Q 39. An electromagnet is a magnet consisting of a long coil of insulated copper wire wrapped around a
soft iron core that is magnetised only when electric current is passed through the coil. Soft iron is used
as core of an electromagnet because soft iron loses all of its magnetism when current in the coil is
switched off. The strength of an electromagnet is depends on a few factors such as number of turns in
the coil, current flowing in the coil, etc.
The following graph is obtained by a student while doing an experiment to see how current affects the
strength of an electromagnet.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Read the above passage carefully and give the answer of the following questions.
(i) Name two factors on which the strength of a magnetic field of an electromagnet depends.
(ii) Which kind of energy change takes place in an electromagnet?
(iii) Which material is used to make electromagnets and why?
Or
Draw a labelled diagram to show how an electromagnet is made.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Sample
Paper
Set - 4
With a success rate
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
SET-04
SCIENCE
parts.
SECTION-A
each of the questions. There is no negative mark for incorrect response.
Q 1. The figure given below represents the experiment carried out between conc. sulphuric acid and
sodium chloride, which react with each other to form HCl gas.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Blue litmus paper is brought near the mouth of the delivery tube to check the presence of HCl acid but
no change is observed in the colour of litmus paper because:
a. the litmus paper used is dry
b. the litmus paper used is moist
c. blue litmus paper does not change its colour with an acid
d. the litmus paper is kept very close to the mouth of the delivery tube
Q 2. Which one of the following reactions is categorised as thermal decomposition reaction?

a. 2H2 O(𝑙) ⟶ 2H2 (𝑔) + O2 (𝑔)
b. 2AgBr(s) ⟶ 2Ag(s) + Br2 ( g)
c. 2AgCl(s) ⟶ 2Ag(s) + Cl2 ( g)
d. CaCO3 ( s) ⟶ CaO(s) + CO2 (𝑔)
Q 3. The total number of electrons shared in the formation of an ethyne molecule is:
a. 6
b. 3
c. 10
d. 4
Q 4. The formulae of four organic compounds are shown below. Choose the correct option.
a. 𝐴 and 𝐵 are unsaturated hydrocarbons

b. 𝐶 and 𝐷 are saturated hydrocarbons
c. Addition of hydrogen in presence of catalyst changes 𝐴 to 𝐶
d. Addition of potassium permanganate changes 𝐵 to 𝐷
Q 5. Which of the following oxide(s) is/are soluble in water to form alkalies?

(i) Na2 O
(ii) SO2
(iii) K 2 O
(iv) NO2
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
a. (i) and (iii)
b. Only (i)
c. (ii) and (iv)
d. Only (iii)
Q 6. Sodium hydroxide is termed an alkali while Ferric hydroxide is not because:

a. Sodium hydroxide is a strong base, while Ferric hydroxide is a weak base.
b. Sodium hydroxide is a base which is soluble in water while Ferric hydroxide is also a base but it is not
soluble in water.
c. Sodium hydroxide is a strong base while Ferric hydroxide is a strong acid.
d. Sodium hydroxide and Ferric hydroxide both are strong base but the solubility of Sodium hydroxide
in water is comparatively higher than that of Ferric hydroxide.
Q7. During electrolysis of water, if the volumes of oxygen and hydrogen evolved at the electrodes are 𝑉0
and 𝑉𝐻 respectively, then 𝑉0 /𝑉𝐻 is:
a. 4
b. 2
1
c. 2
1
d. 4
Q 8. In a person the tubule part of the nephron is not functioning at all. What will its effect be on urine
formation?
a. The urine will not be formed
b. Quality and quantity of urine is unaffected
c. Urine is more concentrated
d. Urine is more diluted
Q 9. In plants, the role of cytokinin is:

a. promotes cell division
b. wilting of leaves
c. promotes the opening of stomatal pore.
d. help in the growth of stem
Q 10. The table lists some changes that occur inside the female body after fertilisation of egg with
sperm:
(i) Rhythmic contractions of uterus muscle for child birth
(ii) Formation of placenta
(iii) Implantation of embryo
(iv) Development of organs in foetus
(v) Cell division of zygote
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Which option correctly sequences these events?
a. (iii)-(ii)-(v)-(i)-(iv)
b. (v)-(iii)-(iv)-(ii)-(i)
c. (v)-(iii)-(ii)-(iv)-(i)
d. (iii)-(v)-(i)-(ii)-(iv)
Q 11. Dwarfism results due to:

a. excess secretion of thyroxine
b. less secretion of growth hormone
c. less secretion of adrenaline
d. excess secretion of growth hormone
Q 12. Which of the following is correct for the process of anaerobic respiration?
S. Carbon dioxide A lot of energy is

No. always produced released
a. Yes No
b. No Yes
c. No No
d. Yes Yes
Q 13. The refractive index of flint glass is 1.65 and that for alcohol is 1.36 with respect to air. What is
the refractive index of the flint glass with respect to alcohol?
a. 0.82
b. 1.21
c. 1.11
d. 1.01
Q 14. Person suffering from cataract has:

a. elongated eyeball
b. excessive curvature of eye lens
c. weakened ciliary muscles
d. opaque eye lens
Q 15. If 10,000 J solar energy falls on green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem, what percentage of solar
energy will be converted into food energy?
a. 10,000 J
b. 100 J
c. 1,000 J
d. It will depend on the type of the terrestrial plant
Q 16. Choose the incorrect statement from the following:

a. Ozone is a molecule formed by two atoms of oxygen.
b. Ozone shields the surface of the Earth from ultraviolet radiations.
c. Ozone layer is protected by CFCs.
d. Ozone gets decomposed by UV radiations.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Question Nos. 17 to 20 consist of two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
(A).
(A).
Q 17. Assertion (A): Following are the members of a homologous series:
CH3 OH, CH3 CH2 OH, CH3 CH2 CH2 OH
Reason (R): A series of compounds with same functional group, but differing by −CH2 − unit is called a
homologous series.
Q 18. Assertion (A): In humans, if gene (B) is responsible for black eyes and gene (b) is responsible for
brown eyes, then the colour of eyes of the progeny having gene combination Bb, bb or BB will be black
only. Reason (R): The black colour of the eyes is a dominant trait.
Q 19. Assertion (A): On freely suspending a current carrying solenoid, it comes to rest in Geographical
N − S direction.
Reason (R): One end of current-carrying straight solenoid behaves as a North pole and the other end as a
South pole, just like a bar magnet.
Q 20. Assertion (A): Plastics and glass are decomposed by biological processes.
Reason (R): Both plastics and glass are nonbiodegradable.
SECTION-B
Q 21. The table shows the electronic structures of four elements.
Element Electronic Structure

𝐏 2,6
𝐐 2,8,1
R 2,8,7
S 2,8,8
(i) Identify which element(s) will form covalent bonds with carbon.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(ii) 'Carbon reacts with an element in the above table to form several compounds.' Give suitable reason.
Q 22. Mendel crossed a pure tall pea (TT) with a pure short pea plant (tt) and obtained all tall plants in
𝐹1 generation.
(i) What is the gene combination present in the plants of 𝐹1 generation?
(ii) Give reason why only tall plants are observed in 𝐹1 progeny.
(iii) What will be the ratio of the plants obtained in the 𝐹2 generation when 𝐹1 plants are self-pollinated?
Q 23. Give reasons as to why the following processes are different from each other:
(i) Fission in Amoeba and Plasmodium.
(ii) Binary fission and Fragmentation.
Or
Which structures in human female are equivalent to the following structures in the male?
(i) Testes
(ii) Vas deferens
In each case say in what respect the structures are equivalent?
Q 24.
State the phenomena observed in the above diagram. Explain with reference to the diagram, which of the
two lights mentioned above will have the higher wavelength?
Q 25. 𝑃𝑄 is a current carrying conductor in the plane of the paper as shown in the figure below:
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(i) Find the directions of magnetic fields produced by it at points 𝑅 and 𝑆 ?
(ii) Given 𝑟1 > 𝑟2 , where will the strength of magnetic field be larger? Give reasons.
Or
What is the role of fuse, used in series with any electrical appliance? Why should a fuse with defined
rating not be replaced by one with a larger rating?
Q 26. (i) What is meant by garbage? List two classes into which garbage is classified.
(ii) What do we actually mean when we say that the "enzymes are specific in their action"?
SECTION-C
Q 27. (i) Write the electron dot structure of calcium (20) and sulphur (16).
(ii) Show the formation of CaS by transfer of electrons.
(iii) State two physical properties of CaS.
𝑄 28. Write the chemical equation of the reaction in which the following changes have taken place with
an example of each:
(i) Change in colour.
(ii) Change in temperature. (iii) Formation of precipitate.
Or
2 mL of sodium hydroxide solution is added to a few pieces of granulated zinc metal taken in a test tube.
When the contents are warmed, a gas evolves which is bubbled through a soap solution before testing.
Write the equation of the chemical reaction involved and the test to detect the gas. Name the gas which
will be evolved when the same metal reacts with dilute solution of a strong acid.
Q 29. What is photosynthesis? Explain its mechanism.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
𝑄 30. Identify the labelled parts ' 𝐴,' ' 𝐵,' ' 𝐶 ', ' 𝐷 ', ' 𝐸 ' and ' 𝐹 ' in the given figure. Write the role of
labelled part ' 𝐵 ' and ' 𝐹 '.
Q 31. Rohit wants to have an erect image of an object using a converging mirror of focal length 40 cm.
(i) Specify the range of distance where the object can be placed in front of the mirror. Justify.
(ii) Draw a ray diagram to show image formation in this case.
(iii) State one use of the mirror based on the above kind of image formation.
Q 32. Show how would you join three resistors, each of resistance 9Ω so that the equivalent resistance
of the combination is (i) 13.5Ω and (ii) 6Ω.?
Q 33. Name, state and explain with an example the rule used to determine the direction of force
experienced by a current carrying conductor placed in a uniform magnetic field.
SECTION-D
Q 34. (i) Draw the structure of the following compounds:

(a) Butanoic acid
(b) Chloropentane
(ii) How are structure (a) and structure (b) given below related to one another? Give reason to justify
your answer.
Draw one more possible structure for above case.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(iii) Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated carbon compounds on the basis of their general
formula?
Or
(i) What are soaps? Explain the mechanism of cleansing action of soap with the help of a labelled
diagram.
(ii) Detergents are better than soaps. Justify.
Q 35. (i) Identify any two parts from the given diagram which carry oxygenated and deoxygenated
blood.
(ii) Explain the process of double circulation with the help of a flow chart.
Or
(i) Define reflex arc. Draw a flowchart showing the sequence of events which occur during sneezing.
(ii) List four plant hormones. Write one function of each.
Q 36. A convex lens can form a magnified erect as well as magnified inverted image of an object placed
in front of it. Draw ray diagram to justify this statement stating the position of the object with respect to
the lens in each case. An object of height 4 cm is placed at a distance of 20 cm from a concave lens of
focal length 10 cm. Use lens formula to determine the position of the image formed.
Or
(i) A security mirror used in a big showroom has radius of curvature 5 m. If a customer is standing at a
distance of 20 m from the cash counter, find the position, nature and size of the image formed in the
security mirror.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(ii) Neha visited a dentist in his clinic. She observed that the dentist was holding an instrument fitted
with a mirror. State the nature of this mirror and reason for its use in the instrument used by dentist.
SECTION-E
Q 37. Mrs. Tomar uses a compound of sodium ' X ' to make pakoras crispy. It is a mild non-corrosive
basic salt, also used as an ingredient in antacids. It is produced using sodium chloride as one of the raw
materials. Read the above passage carefully and give the answer of the following questions:
(i) Identify the compound of sodium ' 𝑋 '. Is the pH value of ' 𝑋 ' solution lower than or higher than 7?
(ii) Write the chemical equation of preparation of ' 𝑋 '. Write the chemical reaction involved when ' 𝑋 ' is
heated.
Or
State the chemical properties on which the following uses of ' 𝑋 ' are based:
(i) as an antacid.
(ii) as a soda fire extinguisher.
Q 38. The most obvious outcome of the reproductive process is the generation of individuals of similar
design, but in sexual reproduction they may not be exactly alike. The resemblances as well as
differences are marked. The rules of heredity determine the process by which traits and characteristics
are reliably inherited. Many experiments have been done to study the rules of inheritance.
(i) Why an offspring of human being is not a true copy of his parents in sexual reproduction?
(ii) While performing experiments on inheritance in plants, what is the difference between 𝐹1 and 𝐹2
generation?
(iii) Why do we say that variations are useful for the survival of a species over time?
Or
Study Mendel's cross between two plants with a pair of contrasting characters.
RRYY x rryy
Round Yellow Wrinkled Green
He observed 4 types of combinations in 𝐹2 generation. Which of these were new combinations? Why do
new features which are not present in the parents, appear in 𝐹2 generation?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Q 39. Consider the following electrical circuit diagram in which nine identical resistors of 3Ω each are
connected as shown. The reading of the ammeter 𝐴1 is 1 ampere.
Study the above circuit carefully and give the answer of the following questions:
(i) What is the relationship between the readings of 𝐴1 and 𝐴3 ? Give reasons for your answer.
(ii) What is the relationship between the readings of 𝐴2 and 𝐴3 ?
(iii) Determine the reading of the voltmeter 𝑉1 .
Or
Find the total resistance of the circuit.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Sample
Paper
Set - 5
With a success rate
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
SET 05
SCIENCE
(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.
(iv) Section B consists of 6 Very Short Answer type questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
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 incorrect response.
1. The property of persistence of vision is used in

(a) short sightedness
(b) long sightedness
(c) cinematography
(d) colour vision
2. The image of a candle flame formed by a lens is obtained on a screen placed on the other side of the
lens. According to new cartesian sign convention, if the image is three times the size of the flame,
then the lens is
(a) concave and magnification is +3
(b) concave and magnification is -3
(c) convex and magnification is -3
(d) convex and magnification is +3
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
3. A circular loop placed in a plane perpendicular to the plane of paper carries a current when the key is
ON. The current as seen from points 𝐴 and 𝐵 (in the plane of paper and on the axis of the coil) is
anticlockwise and clockwise respectively. The magnetic field lines point from 𝐵 to 𝐴. The N-pole of
the resultant magnet is on the face close to
(a) 𝐴
(b) 𝐵
(c) 𝐴 if the current is small, and 𝐵 if the current is large
(d) 𝐵 if the current is small and 𝐴 if the current is large.
4. If in the circuit, power dissipation is 150 W, then 𝑅 is
(a) 2Ω
(b) 6Ω
(c) 5Ω
(d) 4Ω
5. A convex lens produces an image of an object on a screen with a magnification of 1/2. When the
lens is moved 30 cm away from the object, the magnification of the image is 2 . The focal length of
the lens is
(a) 20 cm
(b) 25 cm
(c) 30 cm
(d) 35 cm
6. You are facing a coil through which a current 𝐼 is passing in the clockwise direction. The direction of
magnetic field due to the current carrying coil is
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) towards you
(b) away from you
(c) clockwise
(d) anticlockwise.
7. In the given figure of the heart which of the labelled part (1,2,3,4,5) carries oxygenated blood?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 and 5
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 3 and 5
8. Select the incorrect statement regarding the given reflex arc.
(a) Reflex arc is less efficient and slow for quick responses because it functions without involving
thinking.
(b) ' 𝑠 ' are sensory receptors in skin that receive stimulus and convert it into impulse.
(c) ' 𝑡 ' muscle cells are effector which carry out muscular contraction in response to the initial
stimulus.
(d) Without 'q', inputs from sensory neuron will not be analysed and response output will not be
transmitted through motor neuron.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
9. Identify the given figure and select the correct statements regarding it.
(i) It shows the process of reproduction through leaf buds.

(ii) This type of reproduction is called vegetative propagation.
(iii) Part labelled as P are called adventitious buds.
(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
10. Refer to the given figure showing a cross between a tall and a short variety of a plant species.
The genotypic ratio of different traits that would result in F2 generation will be
(a) 1: 2: 1
(b) 2: 2
(c) 1: 3
(d) 3: 1.
11. In an ecosystem, 10% energy available for transfer from one trophic level to next is in the form of
(a) heat energy
(b) light energy
(c) chemical energy
(d) mechanical energy.
12. Select the mismatched pair.

(a) Crop field - Natural ecosystem
(b) Garden
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
 Man made ecosystem
(c) Temperature - Abiotic factor
(d) Grass - Transducer
13. The given diagram shows the valence electrons in atom 𝑋 and atom 𝑌.
When element 𝑋 reacts with element 𝑌,
(a) a covalent compound of formula 𝑋𝑌 is formed
(b) a covalent compound of formula 𝑋𝑌2 is formed
(c) an ionic compound of formula 𝑋𝑌 is formed
(d) an ionic compound of formula 𝑋2 𝑌 is formed.
14. State True (T) or False (F) for the following statements.
(i) Non-metals react with acids to give a salt and hydrogen gas.
(ii) Iron does not burn on heating but iron filings burn vigorously when sprinkled in the flame of the
burner.
(iii) Copper does not burn in air even on strong heating. However, on heating in air for a long time, it
is covered with a layer of black coloured copper (II) oxide.
(iv) Silver and gold react with oxygen at high temperature.
(v) Hydrogen gas is evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid.
(vi) Copper reacts vigorously with dilute HCl.
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
(a) F T F F T T
(b) T F T T F F
(c) F T F T F T
(d) F T T F F F
15. A student added dilute. HCl to a test tube containing zinc granules and made the following
observations:
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
I. The test tube is found to be hot.
II. A gas evolves which burns with a pop sound.
III. The solution is colourless.
The correct observations are

(a) I and II only
(b) I and III only
(c) II and III only
(d) I, II and III only.
16. Which of the following statements is correct about a substance that has a giant covalent structure?
(a) All of its ions are arranged in a giant three-dimensional lattice.
(b) A large amount of energy is needed to break down the lattice structure.
(c) It conducts electricity in the molten state.
(d) It dissolves in water but is more soluble in organic solvents.
(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 : Each bulb in a frill of 20 bulbs in series when connected to supply voltage will emit more
light than each bulb in a frill of 19 bulbs in series when connected to same supply voltage.
Reason : Each bulb in a frill of 20 bulbs in series will get less voltage than that in a frill of 19 bulbs.
18. Assertion : Electric short-circuit occurs when the live wire and the neutral wire come in direct
contact.
Reason : When live wire and neutral wire comes in direct contact, the resistance of the circuit
becomes very large. Hence no current flows through the circuit.
19. Assertion : Nitrogen and hydrogen combine together to form ammonia.

Reason : It is an exothermic reaction.
20. Assertion : Amount of water re-absorbed depends on how much excess water is in the body.
Reason : The basic filtration unit in the kidneys is a cluster of very thin walled blood capillaries.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
SECTION - B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.

21. Excretion is different in multicellular organisms as compared to unicellular organisms. How?
22. The urge to urinate can be controlled. Give reason.
23. Which part of the plant shows positive geotropism and why?
OR
Explain the phenomena responsible for movement of a part of the plant in response to light. Name the
hormone that controls it.
24. How is the sex of newborn determined in humans?

OR
Define the following terms:

(i) Genes
(ii) Heredity
(iii) Trait
(iv) Variations
25. Complete and balance the following equations:

(i) Al + HCl →
(ii) Mg + HNO3 →
26. The rear view mirror of a car is a plane mirror. A driver is reversing his car at a speed of 2 m/s. The
driver sees in his rear view mirror, the image of a truck parked behind his car. Calculate the speed at
which the image of the truck appears to approach the driver.
SECTION - C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

27. 𝐴𝐵 is current carrying conductor in the plane of the paper as shown in given figure.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
What are the directions of the magnetic field produced by it at points 𝑃 and 𝑄 ? Given 𝑟1 > 𝑟2 , where
will the strength of the magnetic field be large?
28. A spherical mirror produces an image of magnification -1 on a screen placed at a distance of 50 cm

from the mirror.
(i) Write the type of mirror.
(ii) Find the distance of the image from the object.
(iii) What is the focal length of the mirror?
(iv) Draw ray diagram to show the image formation in this case.
29. How do the following substances dissociate to produce ions in their solutions?
(i) Hydrochloric acid
(ii) Nitric acid
(iii) Sulphuric acid
(iv) Sodium hydroxide
(v) Potassium hydroxide
(vi) Magnesium hydroxide
30. An ore on treatment with dilute hydrochloric acid produces brisk effervescence. Name the type of ore
with one example. Write only the chemical equations for the reactions involved in the extraction a
metal from its ore process.
31. Identify the type of chemical reaction in the following statements and define each of them :
(i) Digestion of food in our body
(ii) Rusting of iron
(iii) Heating of manganese dioxide with aluminium powder
32. Mendel explained that it is possible that a trait is inherited but not expressed in an organism. Explain.
33. (a) "Energy flow in food chains is always unidirectional." Justify this statement.
(b) Explain biological magnification with the help of an example.
OR
(a) Construct a terrestrial food chain comprising four trophic levels.
(b) What will happen if we kill all organisms in one trophic level?
(c) Calculate the amount of energy available to the organisms at the fourth trophic level, if the energy
available to the organisms at the second trophic level is 2000 J.
SECTION - D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.

34. A current carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field. Now answer the following.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) List the factors on which the magnitude of force experienced by conductor depends.
(b) When is the magnitude of this force maximum?
(c) State the rule which helps in finding the direction of motion of conductor.
(d) If initially this force was acting from right to left, how will the direction of force change if
(i) direction of magnetic field is reversed?
(ii) direction of current is reversed?
A current-carrying conductor kept in a magnetic field experience force. Why? On what factors does
the direction of this force depend? State the rule used for determination of direction of this force.
35. The members of alkene family are represented by the general formula C𝑛 H2𝑛 . Now answer the
following questions:
(a) What do 𝑛 and 2𝑛 signify?
(b) What is the molecular formula of alkene when 𝑛 = 6 ?
(c) What is the molecular formula of the alkene if there are six H atoms in it?
(d) What is the molecular formula and structural formula of the first member of the alkene family?
(e) Write the molecular formula of lower and higher homologues of an alkene which contains four
carbon atoms.
OR
(a) Give two differences between soaps and detergents? Give the name of the by-product in soap
formation. How is it formed?
(b) How does a saturated hydrocarbon react with chlorine? Write chemical equation for it. What type
of reaction is it called and why?
36. Based on the given diagram answer the questions that follow:
(a) Identify the labelled parts A, B, C and D.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b) Name the hormone secreted by E and mention its role.
(c) State the functions of B and C in the process of reproduction.
OR
(a) Write the function of following parts in human female reproductive system:
(i) Ovary
(ii) Oviduct
(iii) Uterus
(b) Describe in brief the structure and function of placenta.
SECTION - E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data-based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts. Internal choice
37. Our body needs to remove the wastes that build up from cell activities and from digestion. If these
wastes are not removed, then our cells can stop working and we can get very sick. The organs of our
excretory system help to release wastes from our body. The excretory system consists of a pair of
kidney, a pair of ureters, a urinary bladder and a urethra. Each kidney is made up of nearly one
million complex tubular structures called nephrons. The formation of urine involves various
processes that takes place in the different parts of the nephron. Each nephron consists of a cup-shaped
upper end called Bowman's capsule containing a bunch of capillaries called glomerulus. Bowman's
capsule leads to tubular structure-proximal convoluted tubule (reabsorb glucose and amino acid),
loop of Henle and distal convoluted tubule (secrete hydrogen ions and ammonium ions) which
ultimately joins the collecting duct (reabsorbed water).
(a) The outline of principal events of urination is given below in random manner.
(I) Stretch receptors on the wall of urinary bladder send signals to the CNS.
(II) The bladder fills with urine and becomes distended.
(III) Release of urine
(IV) CNS passes on motor messages to initiate the contraction of smooth muscles of bladder and
simultaneous relaxation of urethral sphincter.
What is the correct sequence of events that occur?
(b) If a person is not taking food or beverages for many days, then which component will be less in
urine?
OR
The given figure represents a single nephron from a mammalian kidney.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Identify the labelled parts and match them with the options (I-II).
(I) The site of ultrafiltration.
(II) Collect the urine and make it more concentrated.
38. Baking powder produces carbon dioxide on heating, so it is used in cooking to make the batter
spongy. Although, baking soda also produces CO2 on heating, but it is not used in cooking because
on heating, baking soda produces sodium carbonate along with carbon dioxide. Sodium carbonate,
thus produced, makes the taste bitter. Baking powder is the mixture of baking soda and a mild edible
acid. Generally, tartaric acid is mixed with baking soda to make baking powder. When baking
powder is heated, NaHCO3 decomposes to give CO2 which makes bread and cake fluffy. Tartaric acid
helps to remove bitter taste due to formation of sodium tartrate.
(a) When sodium hydrogencarbonate is added to acetic acid, it evolves a gas. Name the gas evolved.
Write the chemical equation.
(b) Is sodium hydrogencarbonate soluble in water?
(c) Acetic acid was added to a solid (𝑋) kept in a test tube. A colourless and odourless gas (𝑌) was
evolved. The gas was passed through lime water which turned milky. Identify (𝑋) and (𝑌).
OR
Write two uses of baking soda.
39. Refraction of light caused by earth's atmosphere due to the variation in optical densities of air layers
is called atmospheric refraction. As we move above the surface of earth, density of air goes on
decreasing. Local conditions like temperature etc. also affect the optical density of earth's
atmosphere. On account of atmospheric refraction, stars seen appear higher than they actual are;
advanced sunrise; delayed sunset, oval appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset; stars twinkle,
planets do not.
(a) By how much time atmospheric refraction affects the apparent length of the day?
(b) How atmospheric refraction affects the apparent position of the stars?
(c) How atmospheric refraction tells us about twinkling of stars and non-twinkling of planets?
OR
The sun appears higher on horizon than it actually is. Why?

Sample
Paper
Set - 6
With a success rate
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
SET 06
SCIENCE
parts.
SECTION - A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1-
1. Valves are found in veins to check the backflow of blood flowing under
(a) low pressure
(b) high pressure
(c) no pressure
(d) atmospheric pressure.
2. Hormone secreted by thyroid gland is

(a) melatonin
(b) parathormone
(c) thymosin
(d) thyroxine.
3. Which among the following statements are true for sexual reproduction in flowering plants?
(i) It requires two types of gametes.
(ii) Fertilisation is a compulsory event.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(iii) It always results in formation of zygote.
(iv) Offspring formed are clones.

(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
4. In a grazing food chain, primary consumers (herbivores) represent

(a) T1 level
(b) T2 level
(c) T3 level
(d) T4 level.
5. A man 180 cm high stands in front of a plane mirror. His eyes are at a height of 172 cm from the
floor. Then to see his full image for minimum length of mirror, the lower end of the mirror should be
placed at a height of
(a) 86 cm from the floor
(b) 94 cm from the floor
(c) 4 cm from the floor
(d) 8 cm from the floor.
6. The magnetic field lines due to a bar magnet are correctly shown in figure
(a)
(b)
(c)
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(d)
7. What is the use of the variable resistor in the circuit in the Ohm's law experiment shown below?
(i) To change the voltage across the fixed resistor.

(ii) To change the resistance across the fixed resistor.
(iii) To change the current flowing through the fixed resistor.
(a) (i) only

(b) (iii) only
(c) (i) and (iii) only
8. Two vertical plane mirrors are inclined at an angle of 60∘, with each other. A ray of light travelling
horizontally is reflected first from one mirror and then from the other mirror. Then the resultant
deviation is
(a) 180∘
(b) 240∘
(c) 60∘
(d) 120∘
9. A student arranges an electric circuit as shown in figure.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
He gently puts the compass needle near the thick copper wire 𝑋𝑌. He observes that compass needle
shows deflection as soon as key (𝑘) is inserted. What does this depict?
(a) There is a magnetic field around the conductor 𝑋𝑌.
(b) The compass needle is faulty.
(c) Heating effect of current causes deflection in compass needle.
(d) Connections in the circuit are not proper.
10. Element 𝑋 reacts with element 𝑌 to form a compound 𝑍. During the formation of compound 𝑍, atoms
of 𝑋 lose one electron each whereas atoms of 𝑌 gain one electron each. Which of the following
properties is not shown by compound 𝑍 ?
(a) High melting point
(b) Low melting point
(c) Occurrence as solid
(d) Conduction of electricity in molten state
11. 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) ⟶ 2H2 O(𝑔)
(b) 2H2(𝑔) + O2(𝑙) ⟶ 2H2 O(𝑙)
(c) 2H2(𝑙) + O2(𝑔) ⟶ 2H2 O(𝑙)
(d) 2H2(𝑔) + O2(𝑔) ⟶ 2H2 O(𝑔)
12. State True (T) or False (F) for the following statements.
(i) The universal indicator shows same colour at different concentrations of hydrogen ions in a
solution.
(ii) Higher the hydronium ion concentration, higher is the pH value.
(iii) Acids that give rise to more H + ions are said to be strong acids, and acids that give less H + ions
are said to be weak acids.
(iv) When the pH of rain water is more than 5.6, it is called acid rain.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) F F T T
(b) F F T F
(c) T F F T
(d) T T F T
13. On adding a few drops of universal indicator to three unknown colourless solutions (𝑃), (𝑄) and (𝑅)
taken separately in three test tubes shown in the following diagrams, a student observed the changes
in colour as green in (𝑃), red in (𝑄) and violet in (𝑅).
The decreasing order of pH of the solutions taken is

(a) 𝑃 > 𝑄 > 𝑅
(b) 𝑅 > 𝑃 > 𝑄
(c) 𝑄 > 𝑃 > 𝑅
(d) 𝑅 > 𝑄 > 𝑃
14. The difference of water molecules in gypsum and plaster of Paris is

(a) 5/2
(b) 2
(c) 1/2
(d) 3/2
15. Phosphorus( V) chloride dissolves in water to form phosphoric acid, H3 PO4 and hydrochloric acid.
What are the values of 𝑥, 𝑦 and 𝑧 in the balanced equation for this reaction?
PCl5(𝑠) + 𝑥H2 O(𝑙) → 𝑦H3 PO4(𝑎𝑞) + 𝑧HCl(𝑎𝑞)
𝒙 𝒚 𝒛
(a) 2 1 4
(b) 2 2 5
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(c) 4 2 4
(d) 4 1 5
16. Which of the following statements about the reaction given below are incorrect?
2PbO(𝑠) + C(𝑠) → 2 Pb(𝑠) + CO2(𝑔)
(i) Lead is getting reduced.
(ii) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
(iii) Carbon is getting oxidised.
(iv) Lead oxide is getting reduced.
(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
17. Assertion : The movement of water and dissolved salts in xylem is always upwards.
Reason : The upward movement of water is due to low pressure created by transpiration.
18. Assertion : In humans, height is a trait which shows variation.

Reason : Some humans are very tall, some have medium height whereas others are short heighted.
19. Assertion : Non-metals are electronegative in nature.

Reason : They have tendency to lose electrons.
20. Assertion : When a wire is stretched to three times of its length, its resistance becomes 9 times.
Reason : Resistance is directly proportional to length of wire.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
SECTION - B

21. Give reason for the following:
(i) Acetylene burns with a sooty flame.
(ii) Kerosene does not decolourise bromine water while cooking oils do.
22. Name the hormone required for the following. Also mention the name of endocrine gland from which
that hormone is secreted.
(a) Lowering of blood glucose
(b) Development of moustache and beard in human males
23. Define puberty. Mention any two changes that are common to both boys and girls in early teenage
years.
24. A cross was made between green-stemmed tomato plants denoted by (GG) and purple-stemmed
tomato plants denoted as ( gg ) to obtain F1 progeny.
(a) What colour of the stem would you expect in their F1 progeny and why?
(b) Give the percentage of purple-stemmed plants if F1 plants are allowed to self-pollinate to produce
F2 progeny.
OR
When a red flowered plant was crossed with white flowered plant, all F1 progeny showed only red
flowers. Define that law of Mendel which supports this result.
25. (a) A person is suffering from both myopia and hypermetropia.

(i) What kind of lenses can correct this defect?
(ii) How are these lenses prepared?
(b) A person needs a lens of power +3D for correcting his near vision and −3D for correcting his
distant vision. Calculate the focal lengths of the lenses required to correct these defects.
26. What is the function of an electric fuse? Name the material used for making a fuse. In a household
circuit where is fuse connected? Distinguish between overloading and short circuiting.
OR
Give scientific reasons.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) Wires carrying electricity should not be touched when bare footed.
(b) We must not use many electrical appliances simultaneously.
(c) Electrical switches should not be operated with wet hand.
SECTION - C

27. (a) "Diffusion is insufficient to meet the oxygen requirement of multicellular organisms like
humans". Give reason.
(b) State the location and function of gastric glands.
(c) Define translocation in reference to plants.
OR
Why is the fish heart called a venous heart? What type of blood circulation does it represent?
28. Explain the process of spore formation in fungi. How does spore formation differs from budding?
29. What are dominant traits and recessive traits? How do Mendel's experiment show that traits may be
dominant or recessive?
30. Balance the following chemical equations:
(i) CaC2 + H2 O ⟶ Ca(OH)2 + C2 H2

Δ
(ii) Al(OH)3 ⟶ Al2 O3 + H2 O
(iii) Pb(NO3 )2 + Fe2 (SO4 )3 ⟶ Fe(NO3 )3 + PbSO4 ↓
31. Answer the following:

(a) Fresh milk has a pH of 6. When it changes into curd, will its pH value increase or decrease? Why?
(b) Dry hydrogen chloride gas does not turn blue litmus red whereas hydrochloric acid does. Give
one reason.
(c) When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride, three products are
obtained. Why is the process called chlor-alkali?
32. What is rainbow? Draw a labelled diagram to show the formation of a rainbow.
33. A magnetic compass needle is placed in the plane of paper near point 𝐴 as shown in figure. In which
plane should a straight current carrying conductor be placed so that it passes through 𝐴 and there is
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
no change in the deflection of the compass? Under what condition is the deflection maximum and
why?
SECTION - D

34. (a) What is the function of digestive enzymes?
(b) Describe double circulation in human beings with a labelled diagram. Why is it necessary?
OR
(a) Differentiate between excretion and egestion.
(b) State the difference between alveolus and nephron.
(c) Mention differences between blood and lymph.
35. (a) State the reason why carbon can neither form C 4+ cations nor C 4− anions, but forms covalent
bonds. Also state reasons to explain why covalent compounds
(i) are bad conductors of electricity
(ii) have low melting and boiling points.
(b) Write the structural formula of propyne.
(c) The hydrocarbon 𝑋 is an alkane. The relative molecular mass of 𝑋 is 72. What is the molecular
formula of 𝑋 ?
OR
(a) Name the hydrocarbon shown below:
(b) Is this molecule unsaturated? Explain your answer.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(c) Write the chemical equation to represent the complete combustion of this hydrocarbon in excess
of oxygen.
(d) (i) Name the homologous series to which this hydrocarbon belongs.
(ii) Draw the full structural formula of the hydrocarbon with one more carbon atom in the same
homologous series.
36. An object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from a concave lens of focal length 30 cm.
(a) Use lens formula to find the distance of the image from the lens.
(b) List four characteristics of the image (nature, position, size, erect/inverted) formed by the lens in
this case.
(c) Draw ray diagram to justify your answer of pair (b).
OR
(a) To construct a ray diagram we use two rays which are so chosen that it is easy to know their
directions after reflection from the mirror. Use these two rays and draw ray diagram to locate the
image of an object placed between pole and focus of a concave mirror.
(b) A concave mirror produces three times magnified image on a screen. If the objects placed 20 cm
in front of the mirror, how far is the screen from the object?
SECTION - E
Question 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. Although there is no sharp line of distinction between metals and non-metals yet there are some
distinctive differences. The main points of differences are:
Property Metals Non-metals
Electronic They have 1 to 3 electrons in the They have 4 to 8 electrons in the

structure outermost shell of their atoms. outermost shell of their atoms.
They are either solids or gases at

They are mostly solid at room room temperature except bromine
State of
temperature except mercury and which is a
existence
gallium which are liquid.
liquid.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Density They have high density. They have low density.
They are electropositive

They are electronegative elements and
elements and hence, lose one or
hence, gain one or more electrons to
Nature of ions more electrons to form positive
form negative ions.
ions.
They combine with chlorine to form

They generally combine with covalent chlorides. These are either
chlorine to form solid ionic gases or liquids. Non-metal chlorides
Nature of
chlorides which conduct do not contain ions, therefore, they do
chlorides
electricity in the aqueous not conduct electricity.
solution or in the molten state.
They form basic oxides, though

Nature of
some oxides are amphoteric They form acidic or neutral oxides.
oxides
also.
Metals which lie above

Displacement of hydrogen in the reactivity series They do not displace hydrogen from
hydrogen from displace
acids acids.
hydrogen from acids.
(a) Give the general name for the elements with the characteristics of both metals and non-metals.
Give two examples.
(b) Name a metal which
(i) is the best conductor of heat.
(ii) has a very low melting point.
OR
A metal ' 𝑀 ' has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 3 and occurs in nature as 𝑀2 O3 . It is more reactive
than zinc. Answer the following questions:
(i) Name the metal ' 𝑀 '.
(ii) Name the ore from which this metal is extracted.
38. Various steps, representing organisms in a food chain, at which the transfer of food and energy takes
place are called trophic levels. Trophic levels are mainly occupied by producers and consumers.
Producers belong to the first trophic level while consumers occupy various trophic levels in a food
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
chain. Consumers are heterotrophic organisms, that are of three types - herbivores, carnivores and
decomposers. A simplified version of a food chain showing various trophic levels is represented as
follows.
(a) Identify T6 in the given food chain.
(b) In a food chain, which organism forms the trophic levels?
(c) If T2 is occupied by grasshopper in a particular food chain, then what can be T3 and T4 organisms?
OR
Nitesh went to a garden. There he saw some sparrows eating worms from the green grass. After
sometime suddenly an eagle attacked the bird and killed it. Which one among these organisms belong
to trophic level 2 and 3 respectively in the food chain operating there?
39. In house hold electric circuits, the mains supply is delivered to our homes using three core cable. The
cable consists of three wires, live wire, neutral wire and earth wire. The live wire is at potential
difference of 220 V for the domestic supply and the potential difference between live and neutral
wire is 220 volts. The live wire is connected to electric meter through a fuse or a circuit breaker of
higher rating. The neutral wire is connected directly to the electric meter.
(a) What is a short circuit?
(b) How switches are connected in the circuit?
(c) What is usual current rating of the fuse wire in the line if electric iron, geysers, room heater etc.
are in use?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
OR
Why is earthing of all electrical appliances recommended?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Sample
Paper
Set - 7
With a success rate
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
SET-07
SCIENCE
parts.
SECTION - A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1-
1. Which of the following shows correct information?

(a) Glucose (in mitochondria) → Pyruvate (in cytoplasm) → CO2 + H2 O + Energy
(b) Glucose (in cytoplasm) → Pyruvate (in mitochondria) → CO2 + H2 O + Energy
(c) Glucose (in cytoplasm) → Pyruvate + Energy (in mitochondria) → CO2 + H2 O
(d) Glucose (in mitochondria) → Pyruvate + Energy (in cytoplasm) → CO2 + H2 O + Energy
2. The given figures A and B show movement seen in Mimosa pudica plant when it is touched.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Select the incorrect option regarding this.
(a) The movement is directional that involves growth.
(b) The movement is non-directional.
(c) The movement is immediate in response to stimulus.
(d) The movement is in response to touch.
3. Out of four slides, (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) whose details are shown below, which one should be focussed
under the microscope for showing budding in yeast?
(a) (i)
(b) (ii)
(c) (iii)
(d) (iv)
4. Which of the following is not an abiotic component of ecosystem?

(a) Temperature
(b) Grass
(c) Rainfall
(d) Soil
5. An object is at a distance of 10 cm from a mirror and the image of the object is at a distance of
30 cm from the mirror on the same side as the object. Then the nature of the mirror and its focal
length is
(a) convex, 15 cm
(b) concave, 1.5 cm
(c) convex, 7.5 cm
(d) concave, 7.5 cm.
6. When soft iron is present in the core of a current carrying solenoid, the magnetic field (as compared
to the case when soft iron is not present)
(a) increases
(b) decreases
(c) is zero
(d) first increases then decreases.
7. What is the current (I) in the circuit?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
1
(a) 2 A
(b) 2 A
3
(c) 2 A
2
(d) 3 A
8. All of the following statements are correct except

(a) a virtual, erect, magnified image can be formed using a concave mirror
(b) a real, inverted, same sized image can be formed using a convex mirror
(c) the magnification produced by a convex mirror is always less than one
(d) a virtual, erect, same sized image can be obtained by using a plane mirror.
9. The use of fuses in electric power-lines is

(a) just to show an indication when there is an overload
(b) as a switch to use in an emergency
(c) to keep main voltage constant
(d) to open the line permanently when there is an overload.
10. Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of aluminium are
responsible for the same?
(i) Good thermal conductivity
(ii) Good electrical conductivity
(iii) Ductility
(iv) High melting point
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)
11. Which one of the following figures correctly describes the process of electrolytic refining?
(a)
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b)
(c)
(d)
12. Which of the following represents saponification reaction?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
CaO
(a) CH3 COONa + NaOH → CH4 + Na2 CO3
H2 SO4
(b) CH3 COOH + C2 H5 OH → CH3 COOC2 H5 + H2 O
(c) 2CH3 COOH + 2Na ⟶ 2CH3 COONa + H2
(d) CH3 COOC2 H5 + NaOH → CH3 COONa + C2 H5 OH
13. Identify (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) in the given figure.
14. 𝑃 is produced by the action of chlorine on dry slaked lime. 𝑄 is a non-corrosive base and used for
faster cooking. On heating 𝑅 at 373 K, it becomes calcium sulphate hemihydrate. Identify 𝑃, 𝑄 and 𝑅
respectively.
(a) CaOCl2 , NaHCO3 , gypsum
(b) CaO, Na2 CO3 , CaOCl2
(c) Ca(OH)2 , NaHCO3 , CaSO4
(d) CaOCl2 , Na2 CO3 , NH4 Cl
15. Match the chemical substances given in column (A) with their appropriate applications given in
column (B).
Column (A) Column (B)
P. Bleaching powder (i) Preparation of glass
Q. Baking soda (ii) Production of H2 and Cl2
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
R. Washing soda (iii) Decolourisation
S. Sodium chloride (iv) Antacid
(a) P - (ii), Q - (i), R - (iv), S - (iii)
(b) P - (iii), Q - (ii), R - (iv), S - (i)
(c) P - (iii), Q - (iv), R - (i), S - (ii)
(d) P - (ii), Q - (iv), R - (i), S - (iii)
16. Four students performed the reactions of dil. hydrochloric acid and solution of sodium hydroxide
with zinc metal and solid sodium carbonate separately. They reported the possible reaction by (✓)
and no reaction by (𝒙).
Set 𝐇𝐂𝐥 + 𝐙𝐧 𝐇𝐂𝐥 + 𝐍𝐚2 𝐂𝐎3 𝐍𝐚𝐎𝐇 + 𝐙𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐎𝐇 + 𝐍𝐚2 𝐂𝐎3
𝐴 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
𝐵 𝑥 𝑥 ✓ ✓
𝐶 ✓ ✓ 𝑥 𝑥
𝐷 ✓ ✓ ✓ 𝑥
In which of the following sets all observations are correct?

(a) 𝐴
(b) 𝐵
(c) 𝐶
(d) 𝐷
17. Assertion : The accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles causes muscle cramps.
Reason : During vigorous physical exercise leg muscles respire anaerobically.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
18. Assertion : When pea plants (pureline) having round yellow seeds are crossed with pureline plants
having wrinkled green seeds, then all pea plants obtained in F1 generation bear wrinkled green seeds.
Reason : Round and yellow seeds are dominant to wrinkled and green seeds.
19. Assertion : Reaction between barium chloride and sodium sulphate is a double displacement and
precipitation reaction.
Reason : Reaction between barium chloride and sodium sulphate involves the exchange of ions
between the reactants and a white precipitate of barium sulphate is formed.
20. Assertion : Fuse wire must have high resistance and low melting point.
Reason : Fuse is used for small current flow only.
SECTION - B
21. The molecular formulae of alkenes 𝑋 and 𝑌 are C𝑥 H8 and C10 H𝑦 respectively. What are the relative
molecular masses of 𝑋 and 𝑌 ?
22. (a) State one example of chemotropism.
(b) What is meant by tropic movements?
23. Give reasons for the following:

(i) Placenta is extremely essential for fetal development.
(ii) Uterine lining become thick and spongy after fertilisation.
24. Briefly explain inherited trait with the help of an example.
OR
What is the result of small inaccuracies generated during DNA multiplication?
25. A myopic person has been using spectacles of power -1.0 diopter for distant vision. During old age he
also needs to use separate reading glass of power +2.0 diopters. Explain what may have happened?
26. Write Joule's law of heating.
OR
(a) Why tungsten is used for making bulb filaments of incandescent lamps?
(b) Name any two electric devices based on heating effect of electric current.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
SECTION - C

27. Write three types of blood vessels. Give one important feature of each.
OR
Draw a diagram of human excretory system and label the following parts: (i) kidneys (ii) ureters (iii)
urinary bladder and (iv) urethra.
28. Define sexually-transmitted diseases with examples. Give one preventive measure for its
transmission.
29. Where can we find greater variations in individuals - during asexual reproduction or sexual
reproduction? Justify your answer. How mutation leads to variation?
30. When a drop of phenolphthalein is added to the solution of a white substance, it turns pink. When a
drop of an acid is added to this pink solution, heavy effervescence is formed and the solution turns
colourless.
(a) What is the nature of the white substance?
(b) Write the name of a probable compound.
(c) Write down the chemical equation for the reaction between the compound and the acid added to
its solution.
31. Consider the molecular models of the two organic compounds shown below:
(a) Name the homologous series that compounds I and II belong to and give its general formula.
(b) Write the molecular formulae of next homologue of both compounds I and II.
(c) Give one identification test for these compounds.
32. (a) The magnification produced by a plane mirror is +1 . What does that mean?
(b) What is colour-blindness? What kind of retinal cells are lacking in person suffering from this
defect?
33. (a) Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b) Why two magnetic lines of force never intersect each other?
SECTION - D

34. (a) Draw a diagram depicting human alimentary canal and label on it: gall bladder, liver and
pancreas.
(b) State the role of liver and pancreas.
(c) Name the glands present in the wall of the stomach that release secretions for digestion of food.
Write the three components of secretion that are released by these glands.
OR
Draw a neat and labelled diagram of human respiratory system. Explain in brief how are lungs
designed in human beings to maximise the area for exchange of gases.
35. Magnesium reacts with steam to form magnesium oxide and a gas.
(a) Name the gas formed during the reaction.
(b) Write down the chemical equation for the above chemical reaction.
(c) Complete the above diagram to show how the gas could be collected.
(d) Describe a test for the gas and state the result you would expect to obtain.
(e) This experiment should not be carried out using potassium. Why?
OR
(a) List in tabular form three chemical properties on the basis of which we can differentiate between a
metal and a non-metal.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b) Give reasons for the following:
(i) Most metals conduct electricity well.
(ii) The reaction of iron (III) oxide [Fe2 O3 ] with heated aluminium is used to join cracked machine
parts.
36. The image of a candle flame placed at a distance of 30 cm from a spherical lens is formed on a
screen placed on the other side of the lens at a distance of 60 cm from the optical centre of the lens.
Identify the type of lens and calculate its focal length. If the height of the flame is 3 cm, find the
height of its image.
OR
(a) Define focal length of a lens.
(b) A divergent lens has a focal length of 30 cm forms the image of an object of size 6 cm on the
same side as the object at a distance of 15 cm from its optical centre. Use lens formula to determine
the distance of the object from the lens and the size of the image formed.
(c) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image in the above situation.
SECTION - E
Question 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. The path traced by a north magnetic pole free to move under the influence of a magnetic field is
called a magnetic field line. Since the direction of magnetic field line is the direction of force on a
north pole, so the magnetic field lines always begin from the N-pole of a magnet and end on the S-
pole of the magnet. Inside the magnet, however the direction of magnetic field lines is from the S-
pole of the magnet to the N-pole of the magnet. Thus, the magnetic field lines are closed curves.
When a small compass is moved along a magnetic field line, the compass needle always sets itself
along the line tangential to it. So, a line drawn from the south pole of the compass needle to its north
pole indicates the direction of the magnetic field at that point.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) Can two magnetic field lines cross each other? Explain.
(b) How can magnetic field lines used to determining the direction and relative strength of the
magnetic field?
(c) If field lines of a magnetic field are crossed at a points. What does it indicate?
OR
Design an activity to demonstrate a bar magnet has a magnetic field around it.
38. Ozone layer is present in the earth's atmosphere. It is in the form of a protective shield that contains
three oxygen atoms (O3 ) formed as a consequence of photochemical reactions in the environment.
Ozone absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiations of the sun. In this way, it protects all living beings on
the earth. The thinning of ozone layer due to various human activities allows more UV radiations to
pass through it which leads to harmful effects on man, animals and plants.
(a) Ozone layer is present in which layer of the atmosphere?
(b) "Enhanced UV-radiations would affect humans". Justify this statement by giving one example.
(c) When did the amount of ozone in the atmosphere begin to drop sharply? How was this problem
taken care of by UNEP?
OR
What do you know about ozone depleting substances?
39. Chemical equation is a method of representing a chemical reaction with the help of symbols and
formulae of the substances involved in it. In a chemical equation, the substances which combine or
react are called reactants and the new substances produced are called products. A chemical equation
is a short-hand method of representing a chemical reaction. A balanced chemical equation has equal
number of atoms of different elements in the reactants and products. An unbalanced chemical
equation has unequal number of atoms of one or more elements in reactants and products. Formulae
of elements and compounds are not changed to balance an equation.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following:
(i) Solutions of barium chloride and aluminium sulphate in water react to give insoluble barium
sulphate and the solution of aluminium chloride.
(ii) Precipitation reaction between lead nitrate and potassium iodide to produce lead iodide and
potassium nitrate.
(b) Write the balanced chemical equations for the following and identify the type of reaction in each
case.
(i) Potassium bromide (𝑎𝑞) + Barium iodide (𝑎𝑞) ⟶ Potassium iodide (𝑎𝑞) + Barium bromide (𝑠)
OR
Write the balanced chemical equations for the following and identify the type of reaction in each
case.
(i) Hydrogen (𝑔) + Chlorine (𝑔) ⟶ Hydrogen chloride (𝑔)
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Sample
Paper
With a success rate
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
SET-08
SCIENCE
parts.
SECTION - A
1. The size of the pupil of the eye is adjusted by

(a) cornea
(b) retina
(c) iris
(d) blind spot.
2. The laws of reflection hold true for

(a) plane mirrors only
(b) concave mirrors only
(c) convex mirrors only
(d) all reflecting surface.
3. Magnetic field lines in a region 𝐴 closer together as compared to a region 𝐵. This means that
(a) magnetic field is stronger at 𝐴
(b) magnetic field is stronger at 𝐵
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(c) magnetic field at 𝐴 = Magnetic field at 𝐵
(d) no conclusion can be drawn about the strength of magnetic fields.
4. If 𝑛 equal resistances are first connected in series and then connected in parallel, the ratio of the
maximum to the minimum resistance is
(a) 𝑛
1
(b) 𝑛2
(c) 𝑛2
1
(d) .
𝑛
5. 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.
6. Choose the incorrect statement from the following regarding magnetic field of lines.
(a) The direction of magnetic field at a point is taken to be the direction in which the North pole of a
magnetic compass needle points.
(b) Magnetic field lines are closed curves.
(c) If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they represent zero field strength.
(d) Relative strength of magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of the field lines.
7. In living organisms during respiration which of the following products are not formed if oxygen is
not available?
(a) Carbon dioxide and Water
(b) Carbon dioxide and Alcohol
(c) Lactic acid
(d) Ethanol
8. Identify the labelled glands and select the option with any four correct labels.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) u-Pancreas, w-Ovary, p-Hypothalamus, q-Pineal
(b) p-Pituitary, t-Thyroid, u-Adrenal, w-Ovary
(c) s-Parathyroid, q-Pineal, v-Ovary, u-Thyroid
(d) q-Pituitary, t-Adrenal, p-Hypothalamus, v-Pancreas
9. Select the incorrect statements regarding the given figure.
(i) Part labelled as Y are reproductive parts.

(ii) The tiny blob-on-a-stick like structure labelled as X contains spores.
(iii) The part labelled as X is called sporangia.
(iv) Sporangia can develop into new individuals.
(v) Y can be easily get damaged with a sudden change in the external environment.
(a) (i) and (iii)

(b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(c) (iv) and (v)
(d) (i), (ii) and (v)
10. Select the incorrect statement(s).

(i) Minor variations are seen in sexually reproducing organisms.
(ii) Greater variation is observed in asexually reproducing organisms.
(iii) Accumulation of variations results in evolution.
(a) (i) and (iii)

(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) Only (iii)
11. Fish that feeds on zooplanktons is a

(a) primary consumer
(b) secondary consumer
(c) tertiary consumer
(d) decomposer.
12. Global warming can be controlled by
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) increasing deforestation, reducing efficiency of energy use
(b) reducing deforestation, cutting down use of fossil fuel
(c) reducing deforestation, increasing use of fossil fuel
(d) increasing deforestation, slowing down the growth of human population.
13. Which of the following occurs as a solution in the given reaction?

Zinc + Sulphuric acid → Zinc sulphate + Hydrogen
(a) Zinc
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Sulphuric acid
(d) Sulphuric acid and zinc sulphate
14. Observe the given figure carefully.
For which pair of metals would electrons flow in the direction shown?
15. State True (T) or False (F) for the given statements.
(i) Metals are good conductors of heat and have low melting points.
(ii) The best conductors of heat are silver and copper.
(iii) Lead and mercury are comparatively poor conductors of heat.
(iv) Metals are used for making cooking vessels.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
16. Clean small pieces of magnesium, aluminium, zinc, iron and copper by rubbing them with a piece of
sand paper. Take them in separate test tubes. Add about 10 mL of dilute hydrochloric acid to each of
them.
Identify the correct statement(s).
(i) The rate of evolution of hydrogen gas bubbles is not same in all the test tubes.
(ii) The rate of formation of bubbles is the fastest in case of magnesium.
(iii) The reactivity decreases in the order: Mg > Zn > Al > Fe > Cu.
(iv) In the case of copper, no bubbles are seen and the temperature also remains unchanged. This
shows that copper does not react with dilute HCl.
(a) (ii) and (iv) only

(b) (iii) and (iv) only
(c) (iii) only
(d) (i), (ii) and (iv) only
17. Assertion : Electron has a negative charge.

Reason : Electrons move always from a region of higher potential to a region of lower potential.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
18. Assertion : Force experienced by moving charge will be maximum if direction of velocity of charge
is parallel to applied magnetic field.
Reason : Force on moving charge is depends on direction of applied magnetic field.
19. Assertion : Elements Cu, Ag, Au, Pt, noble gases, etc. occur in native state in nature.
Reason : Elements which are not attacked by moisture, oxygen and CO2 of air occur in native state.
20. Assertion : Aerobic respiration in multicellular organisms involves the exchange of respiratory gases
twice.
Reason : First exchange occurs from lung to heart and then heart to lung.
SECTION - B

21. What role does haemoglobin play in transport of oxygen?
22. Why are plants growing in arid regions mostly deep rooted?
23. What is the difference between the manner in which movement takes place in a sensitive plant and
the movement in our legs?
OR
Name the endocrine gland which has islets of Langerhans. Write its hormonal secretions.
24. Do genetic combination of mothers play a significant role in determining the sex of a new born?
OR
An individual inherits different traits from his parents. On what basis classification of traits as
dominant and recessive is done?
25. (a) An organic molecule has the following structure:
(i) To which homologous series does this molecule belong?
(ii) What is the general formula of this homologous series?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b) Predict the alkene, 𝑋, obtained when ethanol undergoes dehydration.
26. The angle between an incident ray and the normal to the surface of the mirror is 40∘.
(a) What is the angle of incidence?
(b) What is the angle of reflection?
SECTION - C

27. (a) What is the form of magnetic field lines due to a straight current-carrying conductor?
(b) Name the device which is used to draw magnetic field lines and draw magnetic field lines around
a bar magnet.
28. (a) A wall reflects light and a mirror also reflects light. What difference is there in the way they
reflect light?
(b) What type of reflection of light leads to the formation of image?
29. (a) Five solutions 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶, 𝐷 and 𝐸 showed pH as 4, 7, 1, 11 and 9 respectively when tested with
universal indicator. Which solution is
(i) neutral,
(ii) strongly alkaline,
(iii) strongly acidic,
(iv) weakly acidic and
(v) weakly alkaline?
(b) What is an acid-base indicator? Give two examples.
30. (a) State whether the following will conduct electricity.

(i) A solution of glucose
(ii) Dil. hydrochloric acid
(b) If acetic acid and hydrochloric acid of same concentration are taken, which one is a stronger acid
and why?
(c) How is the strength of an acid affected when some water is added to it?
31. Differentiate between roasting and calcination. Give examples.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
32. Name the plant Mendel used for his experiment. What type of progeny was obtained by Mendel in F1
and F2 generations when he crossed the tall and short plants? Write the ratio he obtained in F2
generation plants.
33. (a) Construct a food chain operating in an aquatic system.
(b) Name the organism at the third trophic level of the created food chain.
(c) Which organism of this food chain will have the highest concentration of non-biodegradable
chemicals?
(d) If 10,000 Joules of energy is available to third trophic level, then how much energy will be
available to fourth trophic level in this food chain?
OR
(a) What is meant by trophic level in a food chain? Construct a terrestrial food chain with trophic
levels.
(b) The energy flow in a food chain is always unidirectional. Give reason.
SECTION - D

34. What is solenoid? Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of
(i) a current carrying solenoid and
(ii) a bar magnet.
List two distinguishing features between the two fields.
OR
(a) Name two safety measures commonly used in an electric circuit and appliances.
(b) What precaution should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic electric circuits?
(c) What is the role of fuse, used in series with any electrical appliance? Why should a fuse with
defined rating not be replaced by one with a larger rating?
(d) A circuit has a fuse of 5 A. What is the maximum number of 60 W(220 V) bulbs that can be
safely used in the circuit?
35. (a) Why cannot a chemical change be normally reversed?

(b) Why is it always essential to balance a chemical equation?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(c) Write a balanced chemical equation showing the decomposition of FeSO4 in the presence of heat.
(d) Explain combination reaction with the help of an example.
(e) Can rusting of iron take place in distilled water?
OR
Write balanced chemical equations by predicting the products of the following reactions. Include the
physical state of each element or compound.
(a) The combination of barium and iodine.
(b) The neutralization of aqueous rubidium hydroxide with hydrobromic acid.
(c) A single displacement reaction of calcium metal with a nitric acid solution.
(d) The combustion of solid naphthalene (C10 H8 ).
(e) Decomposition of aluminium hydroxide into solid aluminium oxide and gaseous water.
36. Draw a neat diagram showing fertilisation in a flower and label (a) pollen tube (b) Male germ cell
and (c) Female germ cell on it. Explain the process of fertilisation in a flower. What happens to the (i)
ovule and (ii) ovary after fertilisation?
OR
Define pollination. Explain the different types of pollination. List two agents of pollination. How
does suitable pollination lead to fertilisation?
SECTION - E

37. 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 these reactions.
(a) What does the given experimental set-up demonstrate?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b) Represent the process of fermentation equationally. In which organisms, ethyl alcohol
fermentation occurs?
OR
On strenuous exercise, humans experience muscle fatigue. Justify.
38. As neutral carbon atom has electronic configuration K, L (2, 4), to gain inert gas configuration, it
can either donate 4 valence electrons (helium gas configuration) or gain 4 electrons (neon gas
configuration), but it cannot do so. To acquire inert gas configuration, carbon can only share its 4
valence electrons with other atoms forming covalent bonds. A covalent bond can be defined as a
chemical bond formed between two atoms by mutual sharing of valence electrons so that each atom
acquires the stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas. The covalent bonds are of three
types: If each atom contributes one electron, the covalent bond formed is called a single covalent
bond and is represented by a single line (-) and if each atom contributes two electrons, the covalent
bond formed is called a double bond and is represented by a double line ( = ) and if each atom
contributes three electrons, the covalent bond formed is called a triple bond and is represented by a
triple line (≡).
(a) Out of the given compounds, SO2 , NH3 , HCl and O2 , which compounds do not contain a double
bond?
(b) Give an example of diatomic molecule containing a triple bond.
(c) Define covalency and give an example of molecule in which all of its atoms are joined together by
double covalent bonds.
OR
Explain briefly the electron dot structure of Cl2 molecule.
39. A prism is a transparent refracting medium bounded by two plane surfaces inclined to each other at a
certain angle. The refraction of light through a prism follows the laws of refraction. In the prism,
refraction takes place on its refracting surface it means when the light enters the prism and when the
light leaves the prism. The refraction through a prism is shown. Here, 𝐴 is the angle of prism, ∠𝑖 is
the angle of incidence of the face 𝐴𝐵 and ∠𝑒 is the angle of emergence at other face 𝐴𝐶.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
The incident ray suffers a deviation or bending through an angle 𝛿 due to the refraction through
prism. This angle is called angle of deviation as shown in figure.
∠𝑖 + ∠𝑒 = ∠𝛿 + ∠𝐴
(a) What is the angle of deviation?
(b) Write the two factors on which the angle of deviation depends.
(c) In dispersion of white light through prism, which colour deviates most and which colour the least?
Why do they deviate differently?
OR
Draw a ray diagram showing the dispersion through a prism when a narrow beam of white light is
incident on one of its refracting surfaces. Also indicate the order of the colours of the spectrum
obtained.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Sample
Paper
Set - 9
With a success rate
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
SET 09
SCIENCE
parts.
SECTION - A
20.
There is no negative mark for incorrect response.
1. Which of the following is the correct function of the pancreatic juice?

(a) Trypsin digests both proteins and lipase.
(b) Trypsin digests emulsified fats and lipase digests starch.
(c) Trypsin and lipase digest emulsified fats.
(d) Trypsin digests proteins and lipase emulsifies fats.
2. Select the incorrect comparison between the nervous coordination and hormonal coordination.
Nervous coordination Hormonal coordination

(a) It is sent as an electrical impulse It is sent as a chemical message via blood
along axons and as a chemical across stream.
synapse.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b) Information travels slowly. Information travels rapidly.
(c) Information is directed to specific
receptors. Information is spread throughout the body by
(d) Its effects are short-lived. blood.
Its effects are generally more prolonged.
3. Human seminal plasma, the fluid part of semen, is produced by contributions from which of the given
parts?
A. Prostate gland
B. Scrotum
C. Urethra
D. Seminal vesicles
(a) A and D
(b) A only
(c) A, B, C and D
(d) A, B and D
4. In a food chain, generally maximum numbers are those of

(a) producers
(b) primary consumers
(c) secondary consumers
(d) tertiary consumers.
5. An object 4 cm high is placed at a distance of 15 cm in front of a convex mirror having a radius of

curvature of 10 cm. Then the image formed is at a distance of
(a) 7.5 cm behind the mirror
(b) 3.75 cm in front of the mirror
(c) 7.5 cm in front of mirror
(d) 3.75 cm behind the mirror.
6. A soft iron bar is introduced inside a current carrying solenoid. The magnetic field inside the solenoid
(a) will increase
(b) will remain unaffected
(c) will become zero
(d) will decrease.
7. In a metallic conductor, electric current thought to be due to the movement of

(a) ions
(b) amperes
(c) electrons
(d) protons.
8. A person standing in front of a mirror finds his image thinner but with normal height. This implies
that the mirror is
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) convex and cylindrical with axis vertical
(b) convex and cylindrical with axis horizontal
(c) convex and spherical
(d) concave and spherical.
9. The magnetic field lines inside a current carrying solenoid are

(a) circular and they do not intersect each other
(b) circular at the ends but they are parallel to the axis inside the solenoid
(c) along the axis and parallel to each other
(d) perpendicular to the axis and equidistant from each other.
10. Phenolphthalein is
(a) yellow in acidic medium, pink in basic medium
(b) pink in acidic medium, colourless in basic medium
(c) colourless in acidic medium, pink in basic medium
(d) pink in acidic medium, yellow in basic medium.
11. The water of crystallisation of washing soda is

(a) 10
(b) 9
(c) 5
(d) 1
12. Observe the given figure and answer the question that follows:
In which of the given test tubes, rusting will take place?

(a) 𝐵 and 𝐶
(b) Only 𝐴
(c) Only C
(d) In all the test tubes
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
13. Three beakers labelled as 𝐴, 𝐵 and 𝐶 each containing 25 mL of water were taken. A small amount of
NaOH, anhydrous CuSO4 and NaCl were added to the beakers 𝐴, 𝐵 and 𝐶 respectively. It was
observed that there was an increase in the temperature of the solutions contained in beakers 𝐴 and 𝐵,
whereas in case of beaker 𝐶, the temperature of the solution falls. Which of the following statements
is/are correct?
(i) In beakers 𝐴 and 𝐵, exothermic process has occurred.
(ii) In beakers 𝐴 and 𝐵, endothermic process has occurred.
(iii) In beaker 𝐶, exothermic process has occurred.
(iv) In beaker 𝐶, endothermic process has occurred.
(a) Only (i)

(b) Only (ii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iii)
14. The table shows information on the reaction at the inert electrode and the product obtained, when a
molten ionic compound is electrolyzed.
Electrode Reaction at the electrode Product
(A) Anode 𝑋+ + 𝑒− → 𝑋 Metal
(B) Anode 2𝑋 − → 𝑋2 + 2𝑒 − Non-metal
(C) Cathode 2𝑋 − → 𝑋2 + 2𝑒 − Non-metal
(D) Cathode 2𝑋 + + 2𝑒 − → 𝑋2 Metal
The correct information is given in

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
15. The diagrams show the electronic structures of the elements 𝑅 and 𝑍 :
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
What is the chemical formula of the compound formed when 𝑅 and 𝑍 react?
(a) 𝑅𝑍
(b) 𝑅2 𝑍
(c) 𝑅𝑍2
(d) 𝑅2 𝑍3
16. The correct equation involved in removal of hardness from water is

(a) CaCl2(𝑎𝑞) + Na2 CO3(𝑎𝑞) → CaCO3(𝑠) + 2NaCl(𝑎𝑞)
(b) 2NaCl(𝑎𝑞) + K 2 CO3(𝑎𝑞) → 2KCl(𝑎𝑞) + Na2 CO3(𝑎𝑞)
(c) 2KCl(𝑎𝑞) + Na2 CO3(𝑎𝑞) → K 2 CO3(𝑎𝑞) + 2NaCl(𝑎𝑞)
(d) all of these.
17. Assertion : The Bowman's capsule and the tubules together make a nephron.
Reason : The function of tubules is to allow the selective reabsorption of substances like glucose,
amino acids, urea, salts and water into the blood capillaries.
18. Assertion : Pea plant is considered ideal for hybridisation experiments.

Reason : Pea is self pollinating plant with short life cycle and bears visible contrasting traits.
19. Assertion : pH ≈ 7.4 signifies pure water.

Reason : pH of acetic acid is greater than 7 .
20. Assertion : Heater wire must have high resistance and high melting point.
Reason : If resistance is high, the electric conductivity will be less.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
SECTION - B

21. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in our body. Name the compound of which it is made up of. At
what pH of the mouth it gets corroded? State the role of bacteria present in the mouth. Suggest a
method to prevent tooth decay.
22. Draw a neat diagram of a neuron and label (i) dendrite, (ii) axon, (iii) cell body and (iv) nerve ending.
23. How do Plasmodium and Leishmania reproduce? Write one difference in their mode of reproduction.
24. (a) Name the information source for making proteins in the cells.
(b) Why in the F1 generation, progeny is always tall when a tall pea plant is crossed with a short pea
plant?
OR
In an asexually reproducing species, if a trait X exists in 5% of a population and trait Y exists in 70%
of the same population, which of the two traits is likely to have arisen earlier? Give reason.
25. Explain why the planets do not twinkle.
26. State the meaning of the terms 'live', 'neutral' and 'earth' wires.
OR
Why does a current-carrying conductor kept in a magnetic field experience force? On what factors
does the direction of this force depend? Name and state the rule used for determination of direction of
this force.
SECTION - C

27. Explain where and how urine is produced.
OR
How can haemodialysis save and prolong the life of uremic patients?
28. "Cross-pollination is the basis of reproduction in unisexual flowers." Explain the given statement.
29. Explain Mendel's experiment with pea plants on inheritance of character considering only one visible
contrasting character.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
30. (a) Give the IUPAC name of the following compounds:
(b) Name a cyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon containing three double bonds.
(c) Draw the electronic structure of ethanol.
31. Enlist three points of difference between electrolytic reduction and reduction with carbon.
32. State the function of each of the following parts of human eye:
(a) Cornea
(b) Iris
(c) Pupil
33. (a) What is meant by a magnetic field? Mention two parameters that are necessary to describe it
completely.
(b) When is the force experienced by current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field is largest?
SECTION - D

34. (a) Mention five functions of blood.
(b) "Fishes show single circulation". Give reason.
(c) What is dental caries? How is it produced? What precautions can prevent it?
OR
(a) How can you design an experiment to demonstrate that sunlight is essential for photosynthesis?
(b) Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline to block the stomata. Will this plant
remain healthy for long? State three reasons for your answer.
35. Calcium carbonate, when heated strongly, decomposes to a solid residue (𝑄) and a colourless gas
(𝑅).
(a) Identify the solid (𝑄) and the colourless gas (𝑅).
(b) Write a word equation for the chemical reaction.
(c) What is the chemical reaction known as?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(d) How does this chemical reaction take place?
(e) The residue (𝑄) is cooled and then dissolved in distilled water to produce solution (𝑆). Identify
the solution (𝑆), whereas it is used to test for the presence of gas (𝑅).
OR
(a) In the following reaction, name the substance which gets oxidised and the substance which gets
reduced:
PbS(𝑠) + 4H2 O2(𝑎𝑞) ⟶ PbSO4(𝑠) + 4H2 O(𝑙)
Which substance acts as the oxidising agent and which one as the reducing agent?
(b) Below are given two chemical reactions:
(i) 2KBr(𝑎𝑞) + Cl2(𝑎𝑞) ⟶ 2KCl(𝑎𝑞) + Br2(𝑎𝑞)
(ii) Fe(𝑠) + S(𝑠) ⟶ FeS(𝑠)
Which is combination reaction and which is displacement reaction? Explain.
36. (a) State Snell's law of refraction of light.

(b) When a ray of light travelling in air enters obliquely into a glass slab, it is observed that the light
ray emerges parallel to the incident ray but it is shifted sideways slightly. Draw a labelled ray
diagram to illustrate it.
OR
(a) Under what condition with a glass lens placed in a transparent liquid become invisible?
(b) Describe and illustrate with a diagram, how we should arrange two converging lenses so that a
parallel beam of light entering one lens emerges as a parallel beam after passing through the second
lens.
(c) An object is placed at a distance of 3 cm from a concave lens of focal length 12 cm. Find the (i)
position and (ii) nature of the image formed.
SECTION - E

37. Read the following and answer any four questions from (i) to (v).
An insulated conducting wire wound on a cylindrical cardboard tube such that its length is greater
than its diameter is called a solenoid. When an electric current is passed through the solenoid, it
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
produces a magnetic field around it. This magnetic field is similar to the magnetic field produced by a
bar magnet. The magnetic field lines inside the solenoid are in the form of parallel straight lines. The
strong magnetic field produced inside a current-carrying solenoid can be used to magnetise a piece of
magnetic material like soft iron, when placed inside the solenoid. The strength of magnetic field is
directly depends on the number of turns and flow of current in the solenoid. We have used solenoid in
washing machine, icemakers, central humidifiers, door locking, vending machines, remote access
system and in many more electrical equipments.
(a) Solenoid is what type of magnet?
(b) What is the strength of magnetic field inside infinite solenoid?
(c) What happens when we increase number of turns in solenoid?
OR
On which factors the magnetic field produced by a current carrying solenoid does not depends?
38. A group of ecologists studied and monitored the change in population of three animal species X, Y
and Z over a period of ten years. During their research, they found that a new animal species W
appeared in the area and its population was also monitored.
(a) Which animal species will unlikely to be alive in 10 years without some intervention?
(b) What would be the most probable reason for the constant population of Z?
(c) Which animal species is most likely be the food source of W?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
OR
What could be the reason for decline of animal species X?
39. Two allotropic forms of carbon which are crystalline in nature, are diamond and graphite. Diamond is
the hardest crystalline form of carbon. In diamond, each carbon atom is linked to four other carbon
atoms by covalent bonds. In graphite, each carbon atom is linked to three other carbon atoms by
covalent bonds. Graphite is relatively soft and greasy. It is also a good conductor of electricity. The
C − C bond length in graphite is 141.5pm while in diamond, it is 154pm.
(a) State two uses each of diamond and graphite.
(b) Give reasons for the following:
(i) Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.
(ii) Diamond is the hardest crystalline form of carbon.
OR
What do you mean by allotropy? Name two allotropes of carbon.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Sample
Paper
Set - 10
With a success rate
2024 boards
Science
Class 10
SET 10
SCIENCE
parts.
SECTION - A
1. The trachea is prevented from collapsing by

(a) complete cartilaginous rings
(b) incomplete cartilaginous rings
(c) bony rings
(d) chitinous rings.
2. Refer to the given figure depicting locations of several endocrine glands in a human and answer the
following questions.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
Deficiency of hormone of which gland causes:
(i) Dwarfism?
(ii) Diabetes mellitus?
(iii) Goitre?
3. Match the labelled parts of the given figure with the correct option.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
4. When a big fish eats a small fish, which eats water fleas supported by phytoplankton, the water fleas
are
(a) primary consumers
(b) secondary consumers
(c) top consumer
(d) producers.
5. 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∘
6. What is the direction of magnetic field at a point 𝐴 above the wire carrying current 𝐼 as shown in the
adjoining figure?
(a) out of the page

(b) into the page
(c) up the page
(d) down the page
7. Which of the following is true about point 𝑃 ?
(a) Current is flowing in direction 4.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b) Electron is flowing in direction 4.
(c) Electrons is flowing in either direction 1 or direction 3.
(d) Electron is flowing in direction 2.
8. A ray of light falls normally or perpendicularly on the surface of a mirror. Which of the following is
not true regarding this?
(a) The angle of incidence for such a ray of light is zero.
(b) The angle of reflection for such a ray of light is zero.
(c) Such ray of light reflects back along the same path.
(d) A ray of light in this case does not follow law of reflection.
9. What can be deduced from the following diagram showing a current flowing in a straight wire
surrounded by four compasses?
(a) The magnetic field caused by the four compasses put close together will always cause the
compass needles to point in a circle.
(b) Compass needles are affected by the material of the wire.
(c) Compass needles are affected by the circular electric field in the wire.
(d) Compass needles are affected by the circular magnetic field produced by the current in the wire.
10. Which among the following is(are) double displacement reaction(s)?

(i) Pb + CuCl2 ⟶ PbCl2 + Cu
(ii) Na2 SO4 + BaCl2 ⟶ BaSO4 + 2NaCl
(iii) C + O2 ⟶ CO2
(iv) CH4 + 2O2 ⟶ CO2 + 2H2 O

(a) (i) and (iv) only
(b) (ii) only
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(c) (i) and (ii) only
(d) (iii) and (iv) only
11. Select the correct representation of the safest method to detect hydrogen gas produced in a reaction.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
12. What are (𝑋), (𝑌) and (𝑍) in the given figure?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
13. A metal carbonate 𝑋 on treatment with a mineral acid liberates a gas which when passed through
aqueous solution of a substance 𝑌 gives back 𝑋. The substance 𝑌 on reaction with the gas obtained at
anode during electrolysis of brine gives a compound 𝑍, which can decolourise coloured fabrics. The
compounds 𝑋, 𝑌 and 𝑍 respectively are
(a) CaCO3 , Ca(OH)2 , CaOCl2
(b) Ca(OH)2 , CaO, CaOCl2
(c) CaCO3 , CaOCl2 , Ca(OH)2
(d) Ca(OH)2 , CaCO3 , CaOCl2
14. pH of different solutions are given in the table below:
Solution 𝐩𝐇
𝑃 2.2 − 2.4
𝑄 13.8 − 14.0
𝑅 6.5 − 7.5
𝑆 8.0 − 9.0
Arrange these solutions in the increasing order of OH − ion concentration.

(a) 𝑆 < 𝑅 < 𝑄 < 𝑃
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b) 𝑃 < 𝑅 < 𝑆 < 𝑄
(c) 𝑅 < 𝑆 < 𝑄 < 𝑃
(d) Q < 𝑆 < 𝑅 < 𝑃
15. Observe the given figure and answer the question that follows:
Bulb glows when wire is placed between the terminals 𝐴 and 𝐵.

(i) Copper
(ii) Aluminium
(iii) Iron
(iv) Silver
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) Only (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
16. Select the correct statement(s) regarding the given allotropes of carbon.
(i) A crystal of (II) is a giant molecule consisting of only carbon atoms.
(ii) The density of (II) is much lower than that of (I).
(iii) Allotrope (III) is the softest one.
(a) (i) only

(b) (i) and (iii) only
(c) (ii) only
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
17. Assertion : The plants store some of the waste products in their body parts.
Reason : Plants can get rid off excess water by transpiration.
18. Assertion : Monohybrid cross deals with inheritance of one pair of contrasting characters.
Reason : Dihybrid cross deals with inheritance of two pairs of contrasting characters.
19. Assertion : 2, 4-Dimethylhept-5-ene is
Reason : The double bond gets preference to the alkyl group.
20. Assertion : The connecting wires are made of copper.

Reason : The electrical conductivity of copper is high.
SECTION - B

21. The electronic configurations of two elements 𝐴 and 𝐵 are 2, 8,1 and 2,8,7 respectively. Which one
of them is a metal and which is a non-metal?
22. How does chemical coordination take place in animals?
23. List two preparations shown every month by the uterus in anticipation of pregnancy in humans.
24. (a) What is a gene?
(b) What is heredity?
OR
List the seven pairs of contrasting characters of experimental plant studied by Mendel.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
25. Why do stars appear to twinkle? Explain.
26. A rectangular coil 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 is placed between the pole pieces of a horse-shoe magnet as shown in
figure.
(i) What is the direction of force on each arm?
(ii) What is the effect of the forces on the coil?
OR
A current carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field now answer the following:
(i) List the factors on which the magnitude of force experienced by conductor depends.
(ii) When is the magnitude of this force maximum?
SECTION - C

27. (a) "Veins are thin walled and have valves". Justify the statement.
(b) In birds and mammals the left and right side of the heart are separated. Give reason.
OR
What are the necessary conditions for photosynthesis? How is it significant to mankind?
28. Differentiate between self-pollination and cross-pollination.
29. How do germ cells make a single set of genes from two normal copies of genes?
30. A student takes three beakers 𝐴, 𝐵 and 𝐶 filled with aqueous solutions of glucose, alcohol and
hydrochloric acid respectively as shown in the following figures:
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) State your observation in terms of glowing of bulb when the switch is ' ON '.
(b) Justify your observations by giving reason in each case.
(c) Mention the change noticed with appropriate reason if the content of beaker 𝐵 is replaced by
sodium hydroxide solution.
31. A yellow brittle element on burning produces a suffocating gas. The solution of this gas in water
turns blue litmus paper red. Answer the following questions:
(a) Is the solution of gas in water acidic or basic?
(b) Is the yellow substance a metal or a non-metal?
(c) Name the gas and the yellow brittle element.
32. Write about power of accommodation of human eye. Explain why the image distance in the eye does
not change when we change the distance of an object from the eye?
33. What are magnetic field lines? Justify the following statements:
(i) Two magnetic field lines never intersect each other.
(ii) Magnetic field are closed curves.
SECTION - D

34. (a) What are two different ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in various organisms?
(b) Write any two differences between the two ways of oxidation of glucose in organisms.
OR
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) Draw a diagram of excretory system in human beings and label on it : aorta, vena cava, urinary
bladder and urethra.
(b) Write in brief the function of following:
(i) Ureter
(ii) Urethra
(iii) Urinary bladder
(iv) Kidney
35. The diagram given below shows the apparatus that can be used for electrolysis of water. This is done
by passing electricity through acidified water.
(a) Name the gas 𝐴
(b) Name the gas 𝐵.
(c) What type of reaction is taking place? Give a reason for your answer.
(d) Write the chemical equation for this reaction.
(e) Give one test to detect the gas produced at cathode.
OR
(i) A green salt on heating decomposes to produce a colourless suffocating gas and leaves behind a
reddish brown residue. Name the salt and write the decomposition reaction.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(ii) Old oil paintings get blackened over the years due to reactions with pollutant gases in the air.
(a) Name the gas responsible for discolouration of the paintings.
(b) Give the formula of the black substance formed.
(c) How can the original colour of paintings be restored?
36. (a) To construct a ray diagram, we use two rays which are so chosen that it is easy to know their
directions after reflection from the mirror. Use these two rays and draw ray diagram to locate the
image of an object placed between pole and focus of a concave mirror.
(b) A concave mirror produces four times magnified image on a screen. If the objects placed 30 cm
in front of the mirror, how far is the screen from the object?
OR
A student focussed the image of a candle flame on a white screen using a convex lens. He noted
down the position of the candle screen and the lens as under
Position of candle = 12.0 cm, Position of convex lens = 50.0 cm, Position of the screen = 88.0 cm
(i) What is the focal length of the convex lens?
(ii) Where will the image be formed if he shifts the candle towards the lens at a position of 31.0 cm ?
(iii) What will be the nature of the image formed if he further shifts the candle towards the lens?
(iv) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in case (iii) as said above.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
SECTION - E

37. Andre Marie Ampere suggested that a magnet must exert an equal and opposite force on a current
carrying conductor, which was experimentally found to be true. But we know that current is due to
changes in motion. Thus, it is clear that a charge moving in a magnetic field experience a force,
except when it is moving in a direction parallel to it. If the direction of motion is perpendicular to the
direction of magnetic field, the magnitude of force experienced depends on the charge, velocity (𝑣),
strength of magnetic field (𝐵), and sine of the angle between 𝑣 and 𝐵. Direction of magnetic force is
given by Fleming's left hand rule.
Force or motion
(i)
(ii)
(a) If an electron is travelling horizontally towards east, what is the direction of force experienced by
the electron for a magnetic field in vertically downward direction exerts a force on the electron
along?
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(b) If a charged particle is moving along a magnetic field line, then what is the magnetic force on the
particle?
(c) What is magnetic lines of force?
OR
A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper pointing from left to right as shown in figure. In
the field an electron and a proton move as shown. Find the forces experienced by the electron and the
proton.
38. The introduction of disposable plastic cups was hailed as a step forward for reasons of hygiene. These
cups made up of clay are the most commonly found solid wastes and cause environmental pollution.
(a) Kulhads are not recommended over plastic paper disposable cups. Why?
(b) What would be the advantages of disposable paper cups over disposable plastic cups?
OR
The committee members of Aryan's society placed two bins-green coloured and blue coloured in their
premises for garbage collection. Given is the list of few solid wastes generated in his society.
Segregate the wastes in their respective bins.
Paper cup, credit card, fruit and vegetables peels, cardboard, metal rod, aluminium foil, plastic key
chain, pencil, glass sheet
39. A series of organic compounds having same functional group, with similar or almost identical
chemical characteristics in which all the members can be represented by the same general formula
and the two consecutive members of the series differ by −CH2 group or 14 mass unit in their
molecular formulae is called a homologous series. For example, all the members of alcohol family
can be represented by the general formula, C𝑛 H2𝑛+1 OH where, 𝑛 may have the values 1,2,3, … etc.
The various members of a particular homologous series are called homologues. The physical
properties such as density, melting point, boiling point, solubility, etc. of the members of a
homologous series show almost regular variation in ascending or descending the series.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
(a) What is the general formula of the homologous series of alkynes?
(b) The table shows the formulae of three organic compounds that belong to the same homologous
series.
First member of the homologous series CH3 − O − CH3

Second member of the homologous series CH3 CH2 − O − CH3
Third member of the homologous series CH3 CH2 CH2 − O − CH3
What is the general formula of this series?
(c) Write down the molecular formula of the initial four members of C𝑛 H2𝑛+2 homologous series.
OR
Write down the molecular formula of the initial four members of alcohol homologous series.
CLICK HERE FOR

SOLUTIONS
As Per Revised
CBSE Curriculum
2023-24
Classroom Teaching & Animated Videos Playlists
We take immense pleasure in serving you. Now, revel in our

seamless online services completely free of charge. view our animated
and classroom teaching Playlists customized for students from grade 1
to 12,Covering a wide range of subjects to enhance your
comprehension and knowledge. Simply click on the provided playlist
links to access Playlists based on the latest NCERT Syllabus for 2023-
24.
Our content includes Competency-Based Questions,
Assertion-Reason Questions, Previous Year Questions (PYQ), and
Case Study-Based Questions to enhance your learning
experience.For the most up-to-date videos, consider subscribing to
our YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/@PrincipalsHandbookandDiaryadditionall Nageen Group of Schools
y, you're encouraged to join our expanding WhatsApp community
group to stay updated with the latest curriculum-related content and
updates.
We are committed to enriching your educational journey!!!

ANIMATED & CLASSROM TEACHING VIDEOS PLAYLISTS
(As per revised CBSE Curriculum– 2023-24)
ANIMATED VIDEOSPLAYLISTS (CLASS 1)

Class 1 EVS(EnglishLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for playlist
Class 1 Mathematics (EnglishLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 1 EVS (HindiLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 1 Mathematics(Hindi Language)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
ANIMATED VIDEOS PLAYLISTS (CLASS 2)

Class 2 EVS (EnglishLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 2 EVS(HindiLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 2 Mathematics (Hindi Language)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 3 EVS (EnglishLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 3 Mathematics (HindiLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 4 EVS(EnglishLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 4 Mathematics (HindiLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
CLASSROOM TEACHING VIDEOS PLAYLISTS (CLASS 4)

Class 4 General Science (CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 5 Science (EnglishLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 5 Mathematics(HindiLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 5 Science (HindiLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 5 General Science (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 5 EVS (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
ANIMATED VIDEOS PLAYLISTS(CLASS 6)
Class 6 Social Science (EnglishLanguage)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 6 Science (EnglishLanguage) (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 6 Mathematics (Hindi Language)(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 6 Science All Chapters (CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 6 Mathematics (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 6 Social Science (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 6 Sanskrit (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 6 Hindi (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 6 Science (CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 7 Science(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 7 Mathematics(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 7 Social Science(CBSE) Click here for Playlist


Class 8 Social Science(CBSE) Click here for Playlist


Class 9 Biology(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 9 Physics(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 9 Chemistry(CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 9 English (CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 10 Biology (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 10 Physics (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 10 Chemistry (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 10 Mathematics(CBSE) (English Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 10 Mathematics(CBSE) (Hindi Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 10 Science(CBSE) (Hindi Language) Click here for Playlist

Class 10 Magical Science Board Exam Preparation in 1 min (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 10: Science (CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 11 Physics (CBSE) (English Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Chemistry (CBSE) (English Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Biology (CBSE) (English Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Mathematics(CBSE) (English Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Accountancy (CBSE) (English Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Business Studies (CBSE) (English Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Statistics (CBSE) (English Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Biology (CBSE) (Hindi Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Mathematics (CBSE) (Hindi Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Physics (CBSE) (Hindi Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Chemistry (CBSE) (Hindi Language) Click here for Playlist
Class 11Micro Economy (CBSE) (English Language) Click here for Playlist

Class 11Mathematics (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Accounts (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Business Studies (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Psychology (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Economics (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 11 Biology Shorts (CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 12 Biology(CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 12 Macro Economy (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 12Economic (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 12 Accountancy (CBSE) Click here for Playlist

Class 12 CHEMISTRY (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
NEET Biology in 1 min Click here for Playlist
Class 12 History (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 12 Political Science (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Class 12 : Accounts (CBSE) Click here for Playlist
Why Artham Resource Material?
Resource materials for teachers and students are essential tools for effective teaching
and learning. They provide valuable information, guidance, and support to both teachers
and students, making the teaching and learning process more efficient and productive.
For teachers, Artham resource materials include lesson plans, instructional guides,
assessment tools, professional development materials, and teaching aids. These
materials are well researched and created according to 2023-24 NEP and NCERT
guidelines.
For students, resource materials can include textbooks, study guides, homework
assignments, reference books, online learning platforms, and educational videos. These
materials can be obtained from school libraries, educational publishers, online
resources, and teachers.
Both teachers and students can also benefit from Artham educational resources which
are free and openly licensed educational materials that can be used and shared for
teaching and learning. Artham resource material include textbooks, courses, lesson
plans, and multimedia resources that are available online.
In summary, resource materials are critical components of effective teaching and

learning. They provide a wealth of information and support that can enhance the quality
of education and help students achieve academic success.
Teachers and students can also purchase these resources from the links provided with
every resource.
JOIN TELEGRAM GROUP/CHANNELS FOR

CLASS WISE HIGH QUALITY RESOURCE
MATERIAL
SOE CBSE Groups
 Click to Join CBSE Group...All classes
 Click to Join SOE CBSE Kindergarten Group
 Click to Join SOE CBSE Class 1 Group
 Click to Join SOE CBSE Class 11 (Science) Group
 Click to Join SOE CBSE Class 11 (Commerce) Group
 Click to Join SOE CBSE Class 11 (Humanities) Group
 Click to Join SOE CBSE Class 12 (Science) Group
 Click to Join SOE CBSE Class 12(Commerce) Group
 Click to Join SOE CBSE Class 12 (Humanities) Group
 Click to Join SOE JEE/NEET Group
 Click to Join SOE CUET Group
 Click to Join SOE NDA, OLYMPIAD, NTSE Group
 Click to Join SOE School Principal Professional Development Group
 Click to Join SOE School Teacher Professional Development Group
 Click to Join SOE CBSE Project File Group for Class 9th to 12th All Subjects
SOE ICSE Groups

 Click to Join SOE ICSE Kindergarten Group
 Click to Join SOE ICSE Class 1 Group
 Click to Join SOE ICSE Class 11 (Science) Group
 Click to Join SOE ICSE Class 11 (Commerce) Group
 Click to Join SOE ICSE Class 11 (Humanities) Group
 Click to Join SOE ICSE Class 12 (Science) Group
 Click to Join SOE ICSE Class 12(Commerce) Group
 Click to Join SOE ICSE Class 12 (Humanities) Group
 Click to Join SOE JEE/NEET Group
 Click to Join SOE CUET Group
 Click to Join SOE NDA, OLYMPIAD, NTSE Group
 Click to Join SOE School Principal Professional Development Group
 Click to Join SOE School Teacher Professional Development Group
Nageen CBSE Channels

 Click to Join Nageen CBSE Kindergarten Channel
 Click to Join Nageen CBSE Class 1 Channel
 Click to Join Nageen CBSE Class 11 (Science) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen CBSE Class 11 (Humanities) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen CBSE Class 11 (Commerce) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen CBSE Class 12 (Science) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen CBSE Class 12 (Commerce) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen CBSE Class 12 (Humanities) Channel
 Click to Join JEE/NEET Channel
 Click to Join CUET Channel
 Click to Join NDA, OLYMPIAD, NTSE Channel
Nageen ICSE Channels

 Click to Join Nageen ICSE Kindergarten Channel
 Click to Join Nageen ICSE Class 1 Channel
 Click to Join Nageen ICSE Class 11 (Science) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen ICSE Class 11 (Commerce) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen ICSE Class 11 (Humanities) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen ICSE Class 12 (Science) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen ICSE Class 12 (Commerce) Channel
 Click to Join Nageen ICSE Class 12 (Humanities) Channel
 Click to Join JEE/NEET Channel
 Click to Join CUET Channel
 Click to Join NDA, OLYMPIAD, NTSE Channel
SCHOOL OF EDUCATORS
You will get Pre- Board Papers PDF, Word file, PPT, Lesson Plan, Worksheet, practical tips and Viva
questions , reference books , smart content , curriculum , syllabus , marking scheme , toppers answer
scripts , revised exam pattern , revised syllabus , Blue Print etc. here .Join Your Subject WhatsApp
Group.
Kindergarten
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4
Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8
Class 9 Class 10 Class 11 (Science) Class 11 (Commerce)
Class 11 (Humanities) Class 12 (Science) Class 12 (Commerce) Class 12 (Humanities)

Subject Wise Groups Secondary and Senior Secondary
Secondary Groups (IX & X)

SST Mathematics Science English
Hindi Information Techonology (402)
Senior Secondary Groups (XI & XII)

Physics Chemistry English Mathematics
Biology Accountancy Economics BST
History Geography Sociology Hindi Elective
Hindi Core Home Science Sanskrit Psychology
Political Science Painting Vocal Music Comp. Science
IP Physical Education App. Mathematics IIT /NEET
Leagal Studies Entrepreneurship French Teachers Jobs
SOE CBSE Principals (Group for Principals Only)

Rules & Regulations of the Group
1. No introduction
2. No Good Morning/Any wish type message
3.No personal Chats & Messages
4. No Spam
5. You can also ask your difficulties here.
Just get learning resources & post learning resources.

Helpline number only WhatsApp: +91-95208-77777
Available Resources on YouTube
 Enjoy animated videos covering all subjects from Kindergarten to Class 12, making learning fun for
students of all ages.
 Explore classroom teaching videos for grades 6 to 12, covering various subjects to enhance
understanding and knowledge.
 Access the most important questions and previous year's question papers (PYQ) to excel in exams and
assessments.
 Stay up-to-date with the latest CBSE Curriculum for 2023-24 with our videos aligned to the current
syllabus.
 Get informed about CBSE updates and circulars through our dedicated videos.
 Improve pronunciation skills and expand vocabulary with our "Word of the Day" series and other
language-related content and many more……….
Don't miss out on these valuable resources; subscribe to our channel now!
wwww.educatorsresource in

Top 10 Sample Papers Class 10 Science With Solution - Compressed

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Top 10 Sample Papers Class 10 Science With Solution - Compressed

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Sample

(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.

(iii) Section A consists of 20 Objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.

Q 1. When lead nitrate crystals are heated:

a. a colourless gas is evolved and a yellow residue is left behind

c. a greenish yellow gas is evolved and a brown residue is left behind

d. a brown gas is evolved and a yellow residue is left behind.

Q 2. ___________ is a process of forming a thick oxide layer of aluminium.

Q 4. Which of the following are not ionic compounds?

Q 5. Which of the following metals exist in their native state in nature?

a. Blood transports only oxygen and not carbon dioxide

b. Human heart has five chambers

c. Valves ensure that the blood does not flow backwards

d. Both oxygen-rich and oxygen-deficient blood gets mixed in the heart

Q 9. In a neuron, conversion of electrical signal to a chemical signal occurs at/in:

Q 10. During adolescence, reproductive phase starts and:

Q 11. The growth of tendril in pea plants is due to:

d. rapid cell divisions in tendrillar cells in contact with the support

a. They can get rid of excess water by transpiration

c. Waste products are stored as resins and gums in old xylem

d. They excrete waste substances into the soil around them

a. Concave mirror as well as convex lens.

b. Convex mirror as well as concave lens.

c. Two plane mirrors placed at 90∘ to each others.

d. Concave mirror as well as concave lens.

Q 15. The decomposers in an ecosystem:

a. convert inorganic material to simpler forms.

d. do not breakdown organic compounds.

c. Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

Reason (R): In this reaction, oxidation of H2 S to S and reduction of O2 to H2 O takes place.

Q 18. Assertion (A): Vasectomy is a surgical method of contraception.

Reason (R): In vasectomy, woman's oviduct are tied, blocked or cut.

Q 20. Assertion (A): Aquariums are known as the manmade ecosystems.

Reason (R): Aquariums are created and maintained by humans.

(i) Why is this black substance formed? Name it.

Q 22. Give reasons:

(i) Placenta is extremely essential for foetal development.

(ii) Uterine lining becomes thick and spongy after fertilisation.

Why is transpiration important for plants?

Q 25. An electric heater rated 1100 W operates at 220 V. Calculate:

(i) its resistance and

(ii) the current drawn by it.

Q 27. Write one example of each of the following:

(i) Most malleable metal and most ductile metal.

Q 33. Give reasons for the following:

(iv) Which type of flame is produced on burning it?

An object is placed at a distance of 30 cm from a concave lens of focal length 30 cm.

(iii) Draw a labelled diagram to justify your answer of part (ii).

Q 37. An organic compound 𝐴 of molecular formula C2 H4 on reduction gives another compound 𝐵 of

(i) Find the equivalent resistance of arm 𝐶.

(iii) Determine the current that flows through the ammeter.

5. (c) (ii) and (iv)

9. (b) axonal end

10. (a) general growth rate begins to slow down

13. (a) Concave mirror as well as convex lens.

15. (b) convert organic material to inorganic forms.

16. (d) paper cups are biodegradable and eco-friendly.

Transpiration is important for plants because of the following reasons:

(ii) It also helps in temperature regulation.

(i) Image is virtual

(ii) Image is erect

(iii) Image is enlarged/magnified