DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL INDIRAPURAM, GHAZIABAD

PRACTICE TEST -2: 2022-23

CLASS – X
Time: 3 hr M. M. 80 No.of Q.: 39 No.of Pages: 07
SCIENCE
Name Roll No.
General Instructions:
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
(ii) All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
(iii) Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
(iv) Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions
should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
(v) Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words
(vi) Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these
questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
(vii) Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-
parts.

SECTION-A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 – 20.
1. Action of steam on a metal is shown in the [1]
figure.

The metal sample in the above experiment is-

(a) Magnesium
(b) Copper
(c) Aluminium
(d) Platinum
2. [1]
Which of the following options gives the process of extraction of mercury from its ore
cinnabar?
(a) Cooling cinnabar in the presence of excess air.
(b) Convert Cinnabar into mercuric oxide by calcination and then heating it.
(c) Convert Cinnabar into mercuric oxide by roasting and then heating it again.
(d) Heated Cinnabar in the presence of limited air, and then adding a small amount of water.

3. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? [1]
Fe+ H2O → Fe3O4+H2
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidized
(ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent
(iv) Water is acting as oxidizing agent
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

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4. Which of the following pairs will give displacement reactions? [1]
(a) FeSO4 solution and Copper metal
(b) AgNO3 solution and Copper metal
(c) CuSO4 solution and Silver metal
(d) NaCl solution and Copper metal rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreee

Which among the following statement(s) is(are) true? [1]

Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to
1. the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride.
2. sublimation of silver chloride.
3. decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride.
5. 4. oxidation of silver chloride.
(a) Only 1
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) Only 4

Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength? [1]
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
6. (b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid
The following chemical reaction shows the addition of chlorine to methane in the presence [1]
of sunlight:
CH4 + Cl4 → X
7. What is likely to be the product of the reaction represented by “X”?
(a) CH4+ H2SO4
(b) CH3Cl + HCl
(c) CHCl3 + HCl
(d) CH3Cl + H2SO4
Choose the event that does not occur in photosynthesis- [1]
(a) Absorption of light energy by chlorophyll
8. (b) Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates
(c) Oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide
(d) Conversion of light energy to chemical energy
In the given the figure the labels W & Z [1]
represent-
(a) W=Right Atrium , Z= Left Atrium
(b) W=Right Ventricle , Z= Left Ventricle
9. (c) W=Left Atrium , Z= Right Atrium
(d) W=Left Ventricle, Z= Right Ventricle

If a pure tall pea plant (TT) is crossed with a pure dwarf pea plant (tt) then, what percentage [1]
of F1 generation will be tall?
(a) 25%
10. (b) 50%
(c) 75%
(d) 100%

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 Observe the given figure. Which tropic movement is depicted in [1]
the figure?
(a) Negative phototropism
11. (b) Positive chemotropism
(c) Positive phototropism
(d) Negative chemotropism
Offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction have greater similarity among [1]
themselves because:
(i) asexual reproduction involves only one parent
(ii) asexual reproduction does not involve gametes
(iii) asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction
12. (iv) asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

What happens to the resistivity of a wire if it’s length is increased to 4 times while it's area of [1]
cross section is reduced to half?
(a) will become four times
13.
(b) will decrease to half
(c) will become eight times
(d) no change
When white light enters a glass prism from the air, the angle of deviation is maximum for [1]
(a) blue colour
14. (b) yellow colour
(c) violet colour
(d) red colour
The proper representation of series combination of cells (Figure) obtaining maximum [1]
potential is

15. (a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iv)

The image shows the path of incident rays to a concave [1]

mirror.
where would the reflected rays meet for the image
formation to take place?
16.
(a) Behind the mirror
(b) Between F and O
(c) Between C and F
(d) Beyond C
Q. no 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.
These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions
selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is False but R is true

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 Assertion (A) : Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost is an example of [1]
17. exothermic reactions.
Reason (R) : Exothermic reaction are those reactions in which heat is evolved.
Assertion(A): Mendel observed 7 pairs of contrasting traits in pea plant. [1]
18.
Reason (R) : Pea plant has unisexual flowers.
Assertion(A): Arteries have thick elastic wall. [1]
19.
Reason (R) : Arteries carry blood in high pressure from heart to other parts of body.
Assertion(A): The magnetic field is stronger at a point which is nearer to the conductor and [1]
goes on decreasing on moving away from the conductor.
20.
Reason (R): The magnetic field B produced by a straight current carrying wire is inversely
proportional to the distance from the wire.
SECTION-B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
To. a solution of sodium hydroxide in a test tube, two drops of phenolphthalein are added. [2]
(i) State the colour change observed.
(ii) If dilute HCl is added dropwise to the solution, what will be the colour change?
(iii) On adding few drops of NaOH solution to the above mixture the colour of the solution
reappears. Why?.
OR
21.
During extraction of metals, electrolytic refining is used to obtain pure metals.
(i) Which material will be used as cathode and anode for refining of copper metal by
this process.
(ii) Suggest a suitable electrolyte.
(iii) In this electrolytic cell where do we get pure copper after passing electricity?

Name the hormone required for each of the following. Also mention the endocrine gland [2]
which secretes this hormone.
22. (a) Lowering of blood glucose
(b) Development of moustache and beard in human male

(a) Name the following: - [2]

(i) Protein digesting enzyme secreted in stomach.
23. (ii) Enzyme present in saliva
(b) Breathing rate in fish is much faster than in humans. Give reason.

(a) Which tissue transports food in plants? What is the term given for the movement of food [2]
through this tissue?
24. (b) Give the role of following in the human heart-
(i) Septum (ii) Valve

State Ohm's law. Draw a labelled circuit diagram to verify this law in the laboratory. If you [2]
draw a graph between the potential difference and current flowing through a metallic
conductor, what kind of curve will you get?
25. OR
List the factors on which the resistance of a conductor in the shape of a wire depends.
Why are alloys commonly used in electrical heating devices? Give reason.

(a) Name the chemical substance which depletes the ozone layer? Give one harmful effect of [2]
ozone depletion.
26. (b) The producers are always at the first trophic level in a food chain. Why?

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 SECTION-C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
A white powder is added while baking breads and cakes to make them soft and fluffy. Write [3]
27. the name of the powder. Name its main ingredients. Explain the function of each ingredient.
Write the chemical reaction taking place when the powder is heated during baking.

(a) Give the reaction involved during extraction of zinc from its ore by [3]
(i) Roasting of zinc ore
28. (ii) Calcination of zinc ore
Show the formation of ionic bond in MgCl2.

(a) With help of flowchart represent the breakdown of glucose in muscle cells in case of lack [3]
of oxygen.
(b) Name a circulatory fluid in the human body other than blood. Give one function of this
fluid.
29. OR
Answer the following questions
(a) With help of flowchart represent the breakdown of glucose in yeast.
(b) Name the filtration unit of kidney. Give one function of kidneys.

An electric lamp of resistance 20 Ω and a conductor of resistance 4 Ω are connected to a 6 V [3]

battery as shown in the circuit. Calculate:

30. (a) the total resistance of the circuit,

(b) the current through the circuit,
(c) the potential difference across the
electric lamp and conductor.

(a) If the image formed by a spherical lens for all positions of the object placed in front of it is [3]
always erect and diminished, what type of lens is it? Draw a labelled ray diagram to support
31. your answer.
(b) Mention the types of mirrors used as (i) rear view mirrors, (ii) shaving mirrors. List two
reasons to justify your answer in each case.
(a) Define the following terms in the context of spherical mirrors: [3]
(i) Pole
(ii) Centre of curvature
(b) Consider the following diagram in which M is a mirror and P is an object and Q is its
magnified image formed by the mirror. State the type of the mirror M and one characteristic
property of the image Q.

32.

OR

(a) What is meant by power of a lens? What does its sign (+ve or -ve) indicate? State its
S.I. unit related to focal length of a lens.
(b) An object is placed at a distance of 15 cm from a convex lens of focal length 20 cm.
List four characteristics (nature, position, etc.) of the image formed by the lens.

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 (a) In a lake contaminated with pesticides, which of the following organisms living in the lake [3]
will contain the (i) minimum (ii) maximum amount of pesticide? Explain the phenomenon
involved.
33.
Small fish, zooplankton, Big fish, Phytoplankton
(b) What limits the number of trophic levels in a food chain? Explain.

SECTION-D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
(a) List two characteristics of the homologous series. Write the name and formula of the [5]
first member of the series of alkenes.
(b) Carry out the following conversions
(i) Ethanol to ethanoic acid
(ii) Ethanol to ethene
(c) Write the name and formula of the 3rd member of the series of carbon compounds
whose general formula is CnH2n+1OH
OR
(a) Write chemical equations for when -
34. (i) sodium metal is added to ethanol.
(ii) solid sodium carbonate is added to ethanoic acid.
(iii) ethanoic acid reacts with a dilute solution of sodium hydroxide.
(b) Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain multiple bonds between the two C-atoms and show
addition reactions. Give the test to distinguish ethane from ethene.
(c) Name the functional groups present in the following compounds
(i) CH3COCH2CH2CH2CH3
(ii) CH3CH2CH2COOH

(a) Draw a neat diagram showing germination of pollen grain on stigma. Name and label the [5]
part:
(i) Which develops into seed after fertilization
(ii) Which develops into fruit after fertilization
(b) Name an organism that reproduces by spore formation. Why do spores have thick wall?
(c) Give two advantages of vegetative propagation over plants produced by seeds.
OR
35. Answer the following questions:
(a) Draw a neat diagram of human female reproductive system. Name and label the part
(i) that produces ovum
(ii) where fertilisation takes place

(b) What is placenta? Explain its structure and function.

(c) Why does menstruation occur?

Draw a rough sketch of the pattern of field lines due to a [5]

(a)current flowing into a circular coil and
(b) solenoid carrying current.
36. (c ) State the rule to determine the direction of a force experienced by a current-carrying
straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it.

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 SECTION-E
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts. Internal
choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.

In the experiment below, when an iron nail is dipped in [4]

copper sulphate solution, a brown coating of copper is
formed on the surface of iron and the colour of copper
sulphate solution changes from blue to pale green. The
reaction shows that iron is more reactive than copper
because it displaces copper from the copper sulphate
solution.
(a) What happens when a copper rod is dipped in iron
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sulphate solution?
(b) What will happen if the iron nail is left exposed in
air? Name the reaction.
(c) The equation Cu + xHNO3 →Cu(NO3)2 + yNO2 +2H2O. What are the values of x and y?
Give reason why Hydrogen gas is not evolved in this reaction.
OR
(c) Name the products formed when iron filings are heated with dilute hydrochloric
acid. Give chemical equation.
A cross was performed between green stemmed rose plant (GG) and a brown stemmed [4]
rose plant (gg ). F1 progeny was then self -pollinated to obtain F2 progeny.
(a) What colour of the stem you would expect in F1 progeny? Give reason.
(b) Give the phenotypic ratio of F2 progeny for the above cross. What will be the
percentage of brown stemmed plants in F2 progeny?
38. (c) Give the ratio of genotypes GG: Gg in F2 progeny of the above cross. Why is the above
cross called as monohybrid cross?
OR
(c) In human beings the sex of the child is determined by what they inherit from their father.
Justify this with help of flow chart.

When light ray goes from one transparent medium to another transparent medium, it suffers [4]
a change in direction, into second medium. The extent of the change in direction suffered by
the phenomenon of change in the path of light rays when going from one medium to
another medium is known as refraction. Ray is a given pair of media can be expressed in
terms of refractive index. The refractive index is related to an important physical quantity in
the relative speed of light in different media.

(a) A ray of light enters into the glass from

air. Does it bend towards normal or
39. away from normal?
(b) What is the unit of refractive index?
(c) Light enters from air to glass having
refractive index 1.50. What is the speed
of light in the glass? The speed of light in
vacuum is 3x108 m/s.
OR
(c) When light goes from one medium to another, which of the three parameters,
frequency, wavelength, velocity change? How does speed of light be affected if it goes from
rarer to denser?

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