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CLASS X
SCIENCE
MODEL TEST PAPER-1
Time Allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
i) The question paper comprises of two sections A and B. You are to attempt both
the sections.
ii) All questions are compulsory and you have to attempt all questions of section A
and all questions of section B separately.
iii) Questions 1 and 2 in Section A are 1 mark questions. There are to be answered in
one word or one sentence.
iv) Questions 3 to 5 are two mark questions, to be answered in about 30 words each.
v) Questions 6 to 15 are three mark questions, to be answered in about 50 words
each.
vi) Questions 16 to 21 are five mark questions, to be answered in about 70 words
each.
vii) Question numbers 22 to 27 in section B are explanatory based on practical skills.
Each question carries two marks.
viii) The question paper contains value based question to the extent of 2 to 3 marks.
SECTION-A
1. No two individuals are absolutely alike in a population. Why? 1
2. Why is small intestine in herbivores longer than in carnivores? 1
3. What are the compositions of bio gas? Name two major components of the slurry 2
in the biogas plant that left behind and removed periodically for which it is used
as good manure.
4. a) Write the balanced chemical equation for decomposition of lead nitrate. 2
b) State any two observations of the above reaction.
5. Write down the mathematical relationship between resistance and resistivity of a 2
resistance wire .
The resistance wire ‘A’ and ‘B’ are made up of copper and manganin
respectively. Both are of same length and same resistance. Which one is thicker?
SECTION-B
22 The following apparatus is available in the laboratory 2
Battery :- Adjustable from 0 to 6v
Resistors :- 3Ω & 6Ω
Ammeters :- A1of range 0 to 2A, L.C= 0.1A.
A2 of range 0 to 3A, L.C= 0.2A.
Voltmeters :- V1of range 0 to 10V, L.C= 0.5V.
V2of range 0 to 5V, L.C= 0.1V.
For the experiment to find the equivalent resistance of the parallel combination of
the two given resistors, which ammeter and voltmeter will be the best pair and
why.
23 Focal length of a converging lens is 40 cm. The object is kept at a distance 80 cm 2
from the lens. Draw the ray diagram for the formation of image by using the
proper scale. Measure the image distance.
1. Write the name and formula of the 2nd member of homologous series having general
formula CnH2n. (1)
2. In the following food chain 20J of energy was available to the eagle. How much would
have been present in the plants?
Plants Rats Snakes Eagle (1)
3. If a, b and r denote the object distance, image distance and radius of curvature
respectively of a spherical mirror, then find out the relation between them. (2)
4. Identify the subtance oxidised, substance reduced, oxidising agent and reducing agent.
MnO2 + 4HCl MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2 (2)
5. Show the formation of Na2O by the transfer of electrons. (2)
6. How does chemical coordination occur in plants? Explain with the help of three
examples. (3)
7. Study the diagram given below and answer the question that follows: (3)
i. What happens to the glow of the other two bulbs when bulb B1 gets fused?
ii. What happens to the readings of A1, A2, A3 and A when the bulb B2 gets fused?
iii. How much power is dissipated in the circuit when all the three bulbs glow together?
OR
i. Derive an expression to find the effective resistance when two resisters are
connected in parallel in a circuit.
ii. Two resistances when connected in parallel give resultant value of 2ohm, when
connected in series the value becomes 9 ohm. Calculate the value of each resistance.
General Instructions:
i. The question paper comprises of two Sections, A and B. You are to attempt both the sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory.
iii. There is no choice in any of the questions. However, an internal choice will be provided in two
questions of three marks each and one question of five marks.
iv. All questions of Section A and all questions of Section B are to be attempted separately
v. Question numbers 1 and 2 in Section A are one-mark questions. These are to be answered in
one word or in one sentence.
vi. Question numbers 3 to 5 in Section A are two-marks questions. These are to be answered in
about 30 words each.
vii. Question numbers 6 to 15 in Section A are three-marks questions. These are to be answered in
about 50 words each.
viii. Question numbers 16 to 21 in Section A are five-marks questions. These are to be answered in
about 70 words each.
ix. Question numbers 22 to 27 in Section B are two-marks questions bussed on practical skills.
These are to be answered in brief.
SECTION - A
1. What happens when a mature spirogyra filament attains considerable length? (1)
2. Mention the shape of the magnetic field lines around a current carrying straight conductor. (1)
3. Reverse of the following chemical reaction is not possible:
Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
Justify this statement with reason. (2)
4. Name the type of mirrors used in the design of solar furnaces. Explain how high
temperature is achieved by this device. (2)
5. "Burning of fossil fuels results in global warming".Give reasons to justify this
Statement. (2)
6. What is meant by "electrical resistance" of a conductor?State how resistance of a
conductor is affected when (a) a low current passes through it for a short duration;
(b) a heavy current passes through it for about 30 seconds. (3)
OR
SECTION --A
1. What changes are observed in the uterus subsequent to implantation of young embryo? 1
2. In which part of the alimentary canal food is finally digested? 1
3. Three elements ‘X’, ‘Y’ and ‘Z’ have atomic numbers 7, 8 and 9 respectively.
(a) Arrange these elements in the decreasing order of their atomic radii. 2
(b) Write the formula of the compound formed when ‘X’ combines with ‘Z’.
4. Why are the following components used in a solar cooker?
(a) Glass plate (b) mirror 2
5. An object is kept at a distance of 60 cm from the lens gives a virtual image at distance
of 20 cm from the lens on the same side of the object. Find the focal length of lens and
nature of the lens. 2
6. When a piece of lime stone reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid , a gas X is 3
produced. When gas X is passed through lime water then a white precipitate
Y is formed. On passing excess of gas X , the white precipitate dissolves
Section-A
1. Which of the following are alkenes ? 1
CH4, C2H6, C2H4,C3H6 and C3H8.
2. Define one dioptre of power. 1
3. What is the role of the split rings in an electric motor ? 2
4. What is baking powder ? How does it make the cake spongy ? 2
5. Identify the substances oxidized and the substances reduced in the following reactions:
a) 4Na(s) + O2(g) → 2Na2O(s) 2
b) CuO(s) + H2(g) → Cu(s) + H2O(l)
6. Some bulbs are rated 40W/220V, 60W/220V and 100W/220V. Which one will glow
brightest when connected in series to a supply of 220 volt. 3
7. With the help of a chemical equation, explain how a soda-acid fire extinguisher helps in
putting out a fire ? 3
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8. An element ‘X’ belongs to 3 period and group 16 of the Modern Periodic Table
a) Determine the number of valence electrons and the valency of ‘X’. 3