RAUNAK’S TUTORIAL, NOIDA

WEEKLY TEST (2023-24)

GRADE: 10
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
Time Allotted: 90mins M.M: 40
Name: Roll No:

SECTION-A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION (1×10=10)
Q1 The chlorophyll in photosynthesis is used for 1
(i) Absorbing light (II) Breaking down water molecule
(III) No function (IV) Reduction of CO2

Q2 Which of these juices is secreted by pancreas? 1

(i) Trypsin (II) Pepsin
(III) Bile juice (IV) Both I and II

Q3 Blood consist of what fluid medium? 1

(i) Lymph (II)Platelets
(III) Plasma (IV) All of these

Q4 Identify ‘x’, ‘y’ and ‘z’ in the following reaction : 1

(a) x = gas; y = reaction condition; z = gas

(b) x = solid; y = liquid; z = gas
(c) x = number of moles of KClO3; y = reaction condition; z = number of
molecules of oxygen
(d) x = physical state of KClO3 and KCl;
y = reaction condition, z = physical state of O2.
Q5 Assertion (A) : Following is a balanced chemical equation for the action of 1
steam on iron : 3Fe + 4H2O → Fe3O4 + 4H2
Reason (R): The law of conservation of mass holds good for a chemical
equation.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
assertion (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
the assertion (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Q6 Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime. 1
CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(aq)
This reaction can be classified as
(A) Combination reaction (B) Exothermic reaction
(C) Endothermic reaction (D) Oxidation reaction
Which of the following is a correct option?
(a) (A) and (C) (b) (C) and (D)
(c) (A), (C) and (D) (d) (A) and (B)
Q7 The laws of reflection hold true for 1
(a) plane mirrors only (b) concave mirrors only
(c) convex mirrors only (d) all reflecting surface
Q8 You are given water, mustard oil, glycerine and kerosene. In which of these 1
media, a ray of light incident obliquely at same angle would bend the most?
(a) Kerosene (b) Water (c) Mustard oil (d) Glycerine
 Q9 Rays from the sun converge at a point 15 cm in front of a concave mirror. 1
Where should an object be placed so that the size of its image is equal to the
size of the object?
(a) 15 cm in front of the mirror
(b) 30 cm in front of the mirror
(c) between 15 cm and 30 cm in front of the mirror
(d) more than 30 cm in front of the mirror

Q10 Assertion [A]: Digestion is a life processes. 1

Reason [R]: Digestion helps in obtaining energy from food.
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
assertion (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
the assertion (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

SECTION-B
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTION (2×5=10)
Q11 How is ‘respiration’ different from ‘breathing’? Explain the process of aerobic 2
and anaerobic respiration.
Q12 What is the significance of emulsification of fats? 2
Q13 Study the following equation of a chemical reaction: 2
𝐻2 + 𝐶𝑙2 → 2HCl
(i) Identify the type of reaction.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation of another example of this type of
reaction.
Q14 State the laws of refraction of light. Explain the term absolute refractive index 2
of a medium’ and write an expression to relate it with the speed of light in
vacuum.
Q15 If the image formed by a spherical mirror for all positions of the object placed 2
in front of it is always erect and diminished, what type of mirror is it?
Draw a labelled ray diagram to support your answer.

SECTION-C
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (3×4=12)
Q16 (i) A convex lens of focal length 25 cm and a concave lens of focal length 10 3
cm are placed in closed contact with each other. Calculate the lens power of
the combination.
(ii) A convex lens of focal length 2.0 m can produce a magnified virtual as
well as real image. Is this a correct statement? If yes, where shall the object be
placed in each case for obtaining these images?
Q17 Lead nitrate solution is added to a test tube containing potassium iodide 3
solution.
(i) Write the name and colour of the compound precipitated.
(ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved.
(iii) Name the type of this reaction justifying your answer.
Q18 2 g of ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a dry boiling tube. 3
(i) List any two observations.
(ii) Name the type of chemical reaction taking place.
 (iii) Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction and name the products
formed.
Q19 (i) Compare the functioning of alveoli in the lungs and nephrons in the 3
kidneys with respect to their structures and functioning?
(ii) Explain the process by which inhalation occurs during breathing in human
beings?

SECTION-D
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (4×2=8)
Q20 (i) Name the blood vessel that brings oxygenated blood to the human heart. 4
(ii) Which chamber of the heart received oxygenated blood?
(iii) Explain how is the oxygenated blood from this particular chamber sent to
all the body parts?
(iv) Why is the small intestine in herbivores larger than in carnivores?

Q21 (i) A 5 cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex 4
lens of focal length 20 cm. The distance of the object from the lens is 30 cm.
Find the position, nature and size of the image formed.
(ii) Draw a labelled ray diagram showing object distance, image distance and
focal length in the above case.