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General Instructions :
Read the following instructionsvery carefully and strictly followthem :
(i) Thisquestion paper comprises 39 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper is divided intofive sections - A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) Section A-Questions No. 1 to 20 are multiple choice questions. Each question
carries I mark.

(iv) Section B -Questions No. 21to 26 are very short answer typequestions. Each
guestion carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should be in the range of
30 to 50 words.

(v) Section C- Questions No. 27 to 33 are short ansuwer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should in the range of
50to 80 words.
(vi) Section D- Questions No. 34 to 36 are long answer type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should be in the range of
80to120 words.
(vii) Section E-Questions No. 37 to 39 are of 3 source-basedl case-based units of
assessment carrying 4 marks each with sub-parts.
(viüi) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in
some sections. Only one of the alternatives has to be attempted in such
questions.
SECTION A

Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for
each of the questions no. Ito 20. 20x1=20

1. Select from the following the conditions responsible for the rapid spread
of bread mould on a slice of bread:
(i) Formation of large number of spores
(ii) Presence of moisture and nutrients in bread
(ii) Low temperature
(iv) Presence of hyphae
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iv)
(C) (ii)and (ii)
(D) (iii) and (iv)

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2. The incorrect statement about placenta is :
(A) It is a disc embedded in the uterine wall.

(B) It containsvilli on the embryo's side of the tissue.

(C) It has a very small surface area for glucose and Oxygen to pass
from mother to the embryo.

(D) The embryo gets nutrition from the mother's blood through it.

3. An aqueous solution A' turns phenolphthalein solution pink. When

another aqueous solution 'B' is added to the pink solution, the pink colour
disappears. Now when a few drops of solution A' are added to this
reaction,the mixture appears pink again. The respective changes in the
nature of the solution are from:

(A) acidic ’ basic ’ basic

(B) basic ’ acidic ’ acidic

(C) acidic ’ basic acidic

(D) basic ’ acidic’ basic

4. The correct sequence of events when someone's hand touches a hot object
unconsciously :
(A) Receptors in skin ’ Motor neuron ’ Relay neuron ’ Sensory
neuron ’ Efector muscle in arm

(B) Receptors in skin ’ Relay neuron ’ Sensory neuron ’ Motor

neuron’ Effector muscle in arm

(C) Receptors in skin ’ Sensory neuron ’ Relay neuron ’ Motor

neuron ’ Effector muscle in arm

(D) Receptors in skin ’ Sensory neuron ’ Effector muscle in arm ’

Motor neuron -’ Relay neuron

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5. To balance the following chemical eguation, the values of the
and z must be respectively:

x Zn(NOa), A ’ y Zn +z NO, + O9

(A) 4, 2, 2 (B) 4, 4, 2

(C) 2, 2, 4 (D) 2,4, 2

combination
6. Which of the following is a redox reaction, but not
reaction?
(A) C+O, - CO, (B) 2 H, + O, ’ 2 H,0
(C) 2 Mg + O, ’ 2 Mg0 (D) Fe,0 + 3 CO ’ 2 Fe +3 CO

7.
An aqueous solution of sodium chloride is prepared in distilled water.
The pH of this solution is:
(A) 6 (B)
(C) 7 (D)

8. A metal X is used in thermit process. When X is heated with oxygen, it

gives an oxide Y, which is amphoteric in nature. X and Y respectively
are :

(A) Mn, MnO (B) Al, Al,03

(C) Fe, Fe,03 (D) Mg, MgO

9. The process in which transport of soluble products of photosynthesis

takesplace in plants is known as :
(A) Transpiration (B) Evaporation
(C) Conduction (D) Translocation

10. Sense organ in which olfactory receptors are present is :

(A) Nose
(B) Skin
(C) Tongue
(D) Inner ear
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11. Which one of the following is not a natural ecosystem ?
(A) Pond ecosystem (B) Grassland ecosystem
(C) Forest ecosystem (D) Cropland ecosystem

12.

e pt Uniform
magnetic field

A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper as shown in the

diagram. In this field, an electron (e) and a positron (p*) enter as shown.
Theelectron and positron experience forces :
(A) both pointing into the plane of the paper.
(B) both pointing out of the plane of the paper.
(C) pointing into the plane of the paper and out of the plane of the
paper respectively.
(D) pointing out of the plane of the paper and into the plane of the
paper respectively.

13. How will the image formed by a convex lens be affected, if the upper half
of the lens iswrapped with a black paper ?
(A) The size of the image formed will be one-half of the size of the
image due to complete lens.
(B) The image of upper half of the object will not be formed.
(C) The brightness of the image will reduce.
(D) The lower half of the inyverted image will not be formed.

14. The phenomena of light involved in the formation of rainbow are :

(A) Refraction, reflection and dispersion
(B) Refraction, dispersion and internal reflection
(C) Reflection, dispersion and internal reflection
(D) Refraction, dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection
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 15. Thecolour of light for which the refractive index of glass is minimum, is :
(A) Red (B) Yellow
(C) Green (D) Violet

16. The current carrying device which produces a magnetic field similar to
that of a bar magnet is :
(A) A straight conductor (B) A
circular loop
(C) Asolenoid (D) A circular coil

Eor Questions number 17 to 20, two statements are given- one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct
answer to these questions from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given
below.

(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(B) Both ASsertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true,but Reason (R)is false.
(D) Assertion (A)is false, but Reason (R) is true.

17. Assertion (A): Electrons move from lower potential to higher potential in
a conductor.
Reason (R): A dry cell maintains electric potential difference across
the ends of a conductor.
18. Assertion (A): Some vegetable oils are healthy.
Reason (R): Vegetable oils generally have long unsaturated carbon
chains.
19.
Assertion (A): Sex of the children will be determined by what they
inherit from their mother.
Reason (R): Women have XX sex chromosomes.
20.
Assertion (A): Green plants trap only 1% of the energy of' sunlight that
falls on their leaves.
Reason (R): Algreen plants are the producers in a food chain.
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 SECTION B

Questions no. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions.

21. (a) Sometimes while running, the athletes suffer from muscle cramps.
Why ? How is the respiration in this case different from aerobic
respiration ?
OR
(b) Write the other name given to lymph. State its two functions. 2

22. Write the formula and the molecular mass of the third homologue of
alcohols. State how the boiling point of an alcohol changes as one moves
from lower to higher homologues. 2

23. (a) Copper powder is taken in a china dish and heated over a burner.
Name the product formed and state its colour. Write the chemical
equation for the reaction involved. 2

OR
(b) Write chemical equation for the chemical reaction which occurs
when the aqueous solutions of barium chloride and sodium
sulphate react together. Write the symbols of the ions present in
the compound precipitated in the reaction. 2

24. Identify the organ in the human female reproductive system where the
sperm encounters the egg cell. What will happen if it is blocked ? Name
the technique by which it can be blocked. 2

25. The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is +3." Based

2
on this statement answer the following questions :
(a) What is the type of mirror ?
(b) Where is the object located ?
the
(c) List two properties of the image formed (other than
size/magnification).
26. The filament of an electric lamp draws a current of 05A, which lights for
2 hours. Calculate the charge that flows through the circuit. 2

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 SECTION C

Questions no. 27 to33 are short answer type questions.

27. Answer the following questions in the context of electrolysis of water: 3

(a) Why is this reaction/process calied a decomposition reaction ?

(b) Giving reason state whether this reaction is exothermic or
endothermic.

(c) Name the gases collected at the anode and cathode.

(d) What is the mass ratio of the gases collected at the anode and
cathode ?

28. Differentiate between food chain and food web. In afood chain consisting
of deer, grass and tiger, if the population of deer decreases, what will
happen to the population of organisms belonging to the first and third
trophic levels ?

29. Name a plant growth hormone synthesized at the shoot tip. Explain its
effect on the growth of a plant in response to light. 3

30. Name the ore of mercury and state the form in which it is found in
nature. Write the chemical equations along with the condition required
for the reactions involved in the extraction of mercury from its ore. 3

31, Mendel crossed pure tall pea plants (TT) with pure short pea plants (tt)
and obtained F, progeny. When the plants of F; progeny were
self-pollinated, plants of F progeny were obtained.
(a) What did the plants of F, progeny look like ? Give their gene
combination.
(b) Why could the gene for shortness not be expressed in plants of
F progeny ?
(c) Write the ratio of the plants obtained in F, progeny and state the
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conclusion that can be drawn from this experiment.
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32. A2000 W heater has a resistance of about 25 9. whereas a 100 W bulb
has a resistance of 500 Q. When 220 V is applied on these, then which of
the two

(a) can carry large currents ?

(b) may be used with an electrical circuit having 1:0 Arating?

(c) will be fitted with a 15 A electricboard and not with a 5 A electric
board ?
Justify your answer in each case. 3

33. (a) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that
follow :

N N'

(i) Name the defect of vision depicted in this diagram stating

the part of the eye responsible for this condition.

(ii) List two causes of this defect.

(iii) Name the type of lens used to correct this defect and state
its role in this case. 3

OR

(b) What is dispersion of white light ? State its cause. Draw a diagram
to show dispersion of a beam of white light by a glass prism. 3

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 SECTION D

Questions no. 34 to 36 are long answer type questions.

34. (a) Design an experiment to demonstrate that carbon dioxide is
essential for photosynthesis. Write the observation and conclusion
of the experiment. 5
OR

(b) (i)

Syringe

Lime water
Lime water

(I) (II)

In the experimental set-up shown above in iagram

(I) atmospheric air is being passed into lime water with a
syringe while in diagram (II) air is being exhaled into lime
water. The tine taken for the lime water to turn milky in
both the test tubes is different. Give reason.
(i) Draw the diagram of an open stomatal pore and label
(I) Guard cells, and (II) Chloroplast on it. Mention two
functions performed by stomata. 5

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35. (a) A few crystals of ferrous sulphate were taken in a dry boiling tube
and heated. Tiny water droplets were observed in the tube after
Some time.

(i) From where did these water droplets appear ? Explain.

(ii) What colour change will be observed during heating ?

(iii) How many molecules of water are attached per molecule of

FeSO, crystal ? Write the molecular formula of crystalline
forms of (I) Copper sulphate, and (II) Sodium carbonate.

(iv) State how is Plaster of Paris obtained from gypsum. Write

two uses of Plaster of Paris. 5

OR

(b) An acid X present in tamarind when mixed with Y, produces a

mixture Z. Z on addition to a dough when heated makes cakes
soft and spongy. Y is prepared from common salt and helps in
faster cooking.
chemical
(i) Write the common names of X, Y and 2, and the
formula of Y.

cakes
(ii) How is Y prepared and how does it help in making
with suitable
soft and spongy ? Ilustrate the reaction
chemical equation.
a mild base other
(ii) Write the name and chemical formula of
than Yused as an antacid.

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36. (a) (i) Which type of circuits series or parallel, should be used
when you have to operate different electrical gadgets in your
house? List two reasons for your answer.

(ii) Find the current flowing through the following electric

circuit : 5

32 62 32

62 62

4-5 V

OR

(b) The values of current I flowing in a given resistor for the

corresponding values of potential difference V across the resistor

are given in the following table:

0"5 1·0 2-0 3-0 3-5
I(Amperes)
V (Volts) 1·5 3:0 6-2 9-3 10-8

(i) Plot a graph between V and I.

Calculate the resistance of the resistor with the help of the

(ii)
graph.

(iii) What does the graph represent ?

?
(iv) Why should this graph pass through the origin 5

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 SECTION E

Questions no. 37 to 39 are case-basedl data-based guestions with 3 short

sub-parts. Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
37. A highly polished surface such as a mirror reflects most of the light
falling on it. In our daily life we use two types of mirrors plane and
spherical. The reflecting surface of a spherical mirrors may be curved
inwards or outwards. In concave mirrors, reflection takes place from the
inner surface, while in convex mirrors reflection takes place from the
outer surface.

(a) Define the principal axis of a concave mirror.

(b) A ray of light is incident on a concave mirror, parallel to its
principal axis. If this ray after reflection from the mirror passes
through the principal axis from a point at a distance of 10 cm from
the pole of the mirror, find the radius of curvature of the mirror.
(c) (1) An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from the pole of a
convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. Find the position of the
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image.
OR

(c) (i) A mirror forms a virtual, erect and diminished image of an

object. Identify the type of this mirror. Draw a ray diagram
to showthe image formation in thiscase. 2

38. Carbon is aversatile element that forms the basis of all living organisms
and many of the things we use. A large variety of compounds is formed
because of its tetravalency. Compounds of carbon are formed with
0xygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur, chlorine and many other elements.
Answer the following questions :

(a) What are hydrocarbons ?

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 (b) List two properties by virtue of which carbon can form a large
number of compounds. 1

(c) (1) Write the formula of the functional group present in

(1) aldehydes, and (2) ketones. Write chemical equation for
the reaction that occurs between ethanoic acid and ethanol
in the presence of a catalyst. 2

OR

(c) (iü) What are structural isomers ? Write the structures of two
isomers of butane (C,H10). 2

39. Pollination is an important process in sexual reproduction of plants. It is

an essential process that facilitates fertilisation in plants. Pollinating
agents can be wind, water, insects and birds. Several changes take place
in the flower after the fertilization has taken place.

(a) Write the main difference between self-pollination and

cross-pollination. 1

(b) Name thepart of the flower which attracts insects for pollination.
What happens to this part after fertilisation ? 1

(c) (i) Define fertilisation. What is the fate of ovules and the ovary
in a flovwer after fertilisation ? 2

OR

(c) (ii) In a germinating seed, which parts are known as future

shoot and future root ? Mention the function of cotyledon. 2

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