DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, BANGALORE- EAST

MID -TERM (2022-2023)

SUBJECT: SCIENCE

CLASS:X MAX-MARKS:80
DATE: 7/09/22 TIME: 3 HOURS
NAME:

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Allquestions are compulsory.
Read all the questions carefully.
Marks for each question are indicated against it.

SECTION - A(PHYSICS)
A real image is formed by the light rays after reflection or refraction when they: IM

a) actually meet or intersect with each other.

b) actually converge at a point
c) appear to meet or when they are produced in the backward direction
d) appear to diverge from a point.X
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) iand iv
b) iiand iv
iand ii
d) ii and iii
2 If you focus the image of a distant object, whose shape is given below, on a screen using a convex IM
lens, the shape of the image of this object on the screen would be:

(a) (b)

(c)

3 A student obtains a blurred image of a distantobject on ascreen using a convex lens. To obtain a IM
distinct image on the screen he should move the lens
a) Away from the screen
b Towards the screen
c) To a position very lar away from the screen.
d) Either towards or away from the screen depending upon the position of the object.
 Ut -10,V= - 30 IM
of the
placcd vertically in front of aconcave mirror. A 5 mm long image
A 10 mm long awl pin is of the mirror. The focal length of
thismirror is
awl pinisfonned at 30 cm in front 30
a) -30 cm
) -20cm
-40 cm
d) -60 cm IM
60cm from his
object distinctly at adistance more than
Aman with defcctive eyes cannot sec
used is
eyes. The power of the lens to be
a) +60 D
b) -60 D
) -1.66 D
d) +1.66 D IM
which of these media a ray of light is
6 You are given water, mustard oil, alcohol, and kerosene. In
incident obliquely at same angle would bend the most?
respectively)
(R.I of water, mustard oil, alcohol and kerosene are 1.33,1.47,1.36,1.44
a) kerosene
b) water
-e) mustard oil
d) alcohol IM
The human eye can focus objects at different distances by adjusting the focal length
of the eye
lens. This is known as

a), Presbyopia
Accommodation
c) Near sightedness
d) Far sightedness

The following questions &to 11 consists of twostatements -Assertion (A)and Reasoning(R).

When responding to this question, choose any one correct option.

a) Both Aand R are true and Ris the correct explanation of A.

b) Both Aand R are true and Ris not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but Ris false.
d) A is false but R is true.

Assertion(A): For observing traffic behind the driver minor used should be a convex miror. IM
Reason(R): A convex mirror has a much larger field of view than a plane mirror.
9 Assertion(A): Combination of lenses helps to obtain diverging or converging lenses of desired IM
magnification.
Reason(R): It enhances sharpness of the image.
J0 Assertion(A): A normal human eye can clearly see all the objccts beyond certain minimum IM
distance.
Reason (R): The human eye bas capacity of adjusting the focal length of eye lens to a certain
extent.

Assertion (A): Myopia is the defect of the eye in which only nearer objects are seen by the eye: IM
Reason (R): The eye ball is elongated.
12 Name the lype of lens that can be used as magnitying glass.Comitr 2M
Givereason and draw a ray diagram to support your answer.

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Sushil went to an cye spccialist for chcck-up. He prescribed him to usc spetacle lens of +0.5D
power.
aName the defect of vision he is suffering from. 0.5
b) Find the focal length of spectacle lens. D
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14 a Calculate the maximum power of accommodation of a person having normal vision.
Y A person nceds to use glasses for reading newspapcr. Identify the defect in her vision and
the type of lcns she would necd to correct it. (onn
) Somctimes when we enter intoa dark room from bright sunlight we are unable to see
objects clearly. Why?
15 One half of aconvex lens of focal length 20cm is covercd with a black paper. 3M
a)i)Will the lens produce a complete image of the object?!
Compare theintensity of the image formed by half covercd lens to the uncovered lens!
) A 2cm tallobject is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of aconvex lens of focal length
10cm. The distance of theobject from the lens is 15 cm.Find th¹ nature, position and size,of
the image.
16 Answer thc following questions (i) to (iv) based on your understanding of the
followingparagraph and the related studied concepts.
Aconcave minor always foms areal and inverted image for different positions of the object. If
the object is placed between the focus and pole, the image formed is virtual and crect.
Aconvex miror always foms avirtual, erect and diminished image. Aconcave mirror is used as
doctor's head mirror to focus light on body parts like eyes, ears and nose etc to be examined
because it can form erect and magnified image of the object. The convex mirror is used as a rear
view mirors in automobiles because it can form a small and erect image of an object.

iWhen an object is placed at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror, the image formed is IM

a) Larger than the object

b) Smaller than the object
Same size as that of the object
d) Highly enlarged
iy No matter how far you stand from a mirrOr, your image appears erect. The mirror is likely to IM
be
a) Plane
b) Concave
c) Convex
Either plane or convex

iiyTo gel an image larger than the object, one can use
IM
a) Convex mirror but not aconcave mirror.
Aconcave mirror but not a convex mirror.
c) Either a convex mirror or aconcave mirror.
d) A plane mirror

iw) Aconvex mirror bas wider field of view because

The image fornmed is much smaller than the object and more number of images
can beseen.
b) Objects are much far dhan what they appcar in the mirror. IM
Botlha and b.
d) Neither anor b.
 SECTION: B(CHEMISTRY)

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1 Read the following and answer the questions:
Frothing in Yamuna:
foam in Yamuna water is high phosphate
The primary reason bchind the fomation of toxic used in dyeing industries, dhobi ghat.
content in the wastewater because of detergents havc been labeled 'dead' as there is no
Yamuna's pollution level is so bad that parts of it
Oxygen in it for aquatic life to survivc.

reason for froth is high content of detergents

Predict the pH of water of Yamuna if the
dissolved in it
10-12
b) 5-7
c) 2-5
d) 7

following
detergent is provided to you , which of the
If a sample of water containing
it?
method will you adopt to neutralize
a) Treating the water
with baking soda
vinegar
b Treating the water with
caustic soda
c) Treating the water with
washing soda
d) Treating the water with
solutions P,Q,R and S
i) The table proides pH of four pH value
Solution
P

|1
S
the solutions in increasing order of their hydronium ion
Which of the following represents
concentration?
a) PQ>R>S
b) P>SQR
S<Q<R<P
d) S<P<R<Q

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 iv) Choose the corect statement:
a) pH is dircctBy proportional to hydronium ion concentration of solution
b) pH incrcases with decrcase in hydronium ion conccntration
c) pH decreases with decrease in hydronium ion concentration
d) pH remains same with increase or decrease in hydronium ion concentration

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Multiple choice qucstions: (Attempt any two) 2M

An element X on exposure to moist air turns reddish brown and a new compound Y is
formed. The substance X and Y are:
a) X=Fe, Y=Fe,03
b) X=Ag, Y-Ag,S
) X-Cu, Y-CuO
d) X=AI, Y=ALO3

iü) Fatty foods become rancid due to process of:

a) Corrosion
b) Reduction
e Oxidation
d) Double displacement

ii) Methyl orange is:

a) Red in acidic medium,yellow in basic medium
b) Yellow in acidic medium,red in basic medium
c) Colourless in acidic medium,red in basic medium
Red in acidic medium, colourless in basic medium

In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) follows a statement of reason

3 (R). 5M
Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option: (Attempt any five)
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

5 Assertion(A): Colour of copper sulphate solution changes when iron nail is dipped in it.
Reason(R): Iron is less reactive metal than copper.
i Assertion(A): Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) is an acidic salt.
Reason (R): Ammonium chloride is the salt formed by hydrochloric acid
and
ammonium hydroxide.

iiY Assertion (A): Reaction between aqueous

of sodium chloride is a double
solution of silver nitrate and aqueous solution
displacement reaction.
Rcason(R): All double displacement reactions are precipitation
reactions.
 iv) Assertion (A): Additionof water to quicklime is an cndothermic reáction.
Reason (R): Endothermic rcactions are accompanicd by absorption of heat.

Assertion(A) : A pungent smelling gas is produced when ferrous sulphate crystals are
heated.
Rcason(R) :Hydrogen sulphide gas is produced during the heating of ferrous sulphate
crystals.

vÝ) Assertion(A): Formation of sodium bydroxide rom clectrolysis of brine solution is

known as chlor-alkali process. Na0
Reason(R): Hydrogen gas is produced during the electrolysis of brine solution.
4 Match the following: 1M
Types of chemical reaction Chemical Equation
A)Combination reaction i)CaCO+ heat + CaO + CO, k
B)Decomposition reaction
ii)CaO + H,0 + Ca(OH)) A
C)Displacement reaction
iii)Mg + ZnSO4 + MgSO4 + Zn
D)Double displacement iv)BaCl,t NazSO4 - + BaSO, + NaCl
reaction

a) A) -i B) i) C) - iv) D) - i)
b) A)ii) B) i) C)- iv) D) ii)
A)-ii) B)- i) C) - iii) D)- iv)
d) A) iv) B) ii) C)-i) D) - ii)
In electrolysis of water, why is the volume of gas collected over one electrode double that of IM
gas collected over the other electrode??

How do antacids give relief from acidity? IM

7 Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction when a solution of potassium
added to solution of lead nitrate in a test tube.
iodide is IM

A student dropped few pieces of marble in dilute

The evolved gas was then passed through lime
hydrochloric acid, contained in a test tube. 2M
water.
What change would be observed in lime water?
üS?What will happen if excess of gas is passed through lime
Explain the observations with the help of balanced chemical water?
equations. o,

Ý Name the compound whose one formula unit is 3M

Write down its chemical fomula. ha ('0 oil,oassociated with 10 water molecules.
iS How is baking soda prepared from
sodium chloride? Give two uses of the compound.

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10/ Answer the folBowing:
) , What is water of crystalllisation? Name one hydrated salt.
),Why does dry HClgas not change the colour of dry litmus paper?
iji) Name the products forned when granulated zinc reacts with caustic soda Zh+ Na(o
i ldentify the substance that is oxidizcd, reduced, oxidizing agent and reducing agent in
the following reaction:
CuO(s) + Zn(s) +Cu(s) + ZnO(s)
K, ROR

SECTION: C (BIOLOGY)

M Choose the correct answer.

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1.
Artificial kidneys containanumber of tubes with a lining made of
a) Cellulose b) Plastic Semi-permeable membrane d) Permeable membrane
2. Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone? IM
a) Adrenaline b Thyroxin c) Auxin d) Growth hormone

3 The opening and closing of the stomatal pore depends upon: 1M

a) Oxygen b)Carbon dioxide in guard cell Water in guard cell d) Proteins
4 Systolic blood pressure is IM
a) 120 mm Hg b) 100 mm Hg c) 80 nmm Hg d) 60 mm Hg
5. Adoctor suggested a patient to have insulin dose after his blood analysis. What did the IM
doctor observe in the report of the blood anaiysis of the patient?
a) High amount of uric acid b) Low level of proteins
c) Low level of sugar dHigh level of sugar
6 The growth of pollen tubes towards ovules is due to: IM
a) Hydrotropism bChemotropism c) Geotropism d) Phototropism
7 Which plant hormone is found in greatest concentration in fruits and seeds? IM
a) ThyrOXin b) Amino acid Cytokinin d) Abscisic acid
Directions: In the following questions, 8, 9 &10, the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) have
been put forward. Read the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from
the folowing:
Both Assertion and Reason aretrue, and Reason is conect explanationof the
Assertion.
b. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correctexplanation of the
assertion.
C. Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
d. Assertion is false, but Reason is true
8. Assertion: Theskull protects the spinal cord. IM
Reason: Inside the box, the brain is contained in a fluid -flled balloon which provides
further shock absorption.

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fat fiom intestine.
Assetion: Lymph camies digested and absorbed
Reason: lymphis rod in colour.
OR

Assertion: ln human beings, the respiratory pigment is hacmoglobin.

mostly transported in the dissolved form in our blood.
Reason: Carbon dioxide is and coordination.
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nervous system for control
10. Assertion: Plants do have a of water in them.
Reason: Plant cells change shape by changing the amount
questions. It is compulsory
Section lconsists of (wo cases A'& B' followed by
to attempt both 'A'& B'.
(4x1-4)
Read thc givenpassage and answer any dividesfour questions Q. No 11 to 15. the
into smaller and smaller vesscls to bring
A.
On reaching an organ or tissue, the artery vessels have wallswhich are one
blood in contact with all theindividual cclls. The smallestsurrounding cclls takcs placc across this
ccll thick. Exchangeof materials between the bloodand form vcins which convey the blood
thin wall. These smallblood vesscls then join together tomedium in which the cells are
away from the organ or tissue. Blood consists of afluid and nitrogenous waste in
suspendcd. Thefluid mediunm of blood transports food, carbon dioxide
dissolved form.
11. Namc thesmallest blood vesscls which have onc ccll thick walls.
bCapillaries c) Vein d) Renal artery
a) Artcry
flows only in one dircction?
12. Which structure present in veins ensurcs that the blood d) Blood cells
a) Protcins by Valves c) Cavities

13. Which artery carries deoxXygenated blood? d) Both (a) and (b)
a) Pulmonary vein b) Aorta c) Pulmonary artery
14. Name the fluid component of blood. d) WBC
a) Blood cells b Plasma c) Platclets
15. Which type of blood cells lhelp in the blood clotting process during injury?
d) Both (b) and (c)
a) WBC b) RBC Platclets
16 to 20. (4xl=4)
B Read the given passage and answver any four questions from Q. No reccive the intormation
The brain and spinal cord constitute the ccntral nervous system. Thcy
central lervous
from all parts of the body and integrate it. The communication between the system consisting
system and the other parts of the body is facilitated by the peripheral nervous actions basd on
take
of cranial nerves and spinal nerves. The brain thus allows us to think und
that thinking. Different parts of thebrain are responsible for integrating ditlerent inputs and
hind
oulputs. The brain has three such major parts or regions, namely lore-brain, mid-brain and
brain.
Name the part of the human brain which is responsible for precision of voluntary actions
and maintaining tlhe posture und balanceof the body.
a) Cercbrum Cercbellum c) Medullu d) Pons

1 Which system facilitutes the communication between tho contral norvous system and the other
parts of the body?
Peripheral nervous system b) Lateralnervous systenm
c) Cardiac system ) Vascular system

18. Jdentily the mcas where the sensory inlomation is interpretedby puting it togctler with
iplomation from other receplors as well us with intomation that is already stored iu the brain.
u) Molor area b) Associatio aroa c) lnterprotution arca d. SensOry rca
 19/1. Mention the type of receptors which is present in our tonguc to detect the taste:
a) Olfactory reccptors by Gustatory receptors
c) Neuromuscular receptors d) Protein reccptorS
20. Name the nerves which arise from the brain.
a) Spinal nerves b) Cranial nervcs c) Sensory nerves d) Relay neuron
IV./Answer the following questions:
21. Draw a ncat diagram of Human excretory system and label the following parts. 2M
A. The part which connects the kidneys with the urinary bladder.
B. Part from which urine is passed out.
22. Electrical impulses through the nerve cclls are an excellent means of information transfer in 2M
Vour body. But there are limitations to the use of clectrical impulses. List the two limitations of
the same.
OR
What is the difference between the manner in which movement takes place in a sensitive plant
and the movement in our legs?

23. a) The lining of the small intestine has numerous finger-like projections. 2M
iName these finger like structures.
jY Write its function.
b) Carmivores like tigers have a shorter s1mall intestine than herbivores. Justify the statement.
24. a Name the type of movement exhibited by Part 'A' in the given picture. 3M
b Which hormone stimulates the growth of Part 'A'of the plant?
X How does the hormone influence this movement?
Open
Window

Direction of
light

25. Following diagram is that of double circulation of blood in circulatory system of birds and
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mammals. Observe the diagram and give the answers of following questions.

A
Lung
copillaries

Vsna Caa
B D

Capillarres in
body organs apad
from bo lungs

ay What is double circulation?

by ldentify the blood vessels labelled as
cy Give the significance of separation ofA,B,C and D.
right and left side of the human heart.