Std. X Science & Technology – 1 Time : 2 Hrs.

Test Series – 1 Mks : 40

Important instructions
(1) All questions are compulsory
(2) Use of calculator is not allowed
(3) The numbers to the right of the questions indicate full marks.
(4) In case of MCQs (Q. No1 (A)) only the first attempt will be evaluated and will be given credit.
(5) Scientifically correct, labelled diagrams should be drawn wherever necessary.

Q.1A. Choose the correct alternative : (5)

1. For the normal human eye, the near point is at _______ cm.
(a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 25 (d) 30
2. The minimum veloci8ty of the spacecraft to escape from earth’s
gravitational force must be ________
(a) 112 km/s (b) 11.2 km/s (c) 1.12 km/s (d) 0.112 km/s
3. A ray of light makes an angle of 50o with the surface S1 of the glass
slab. Its angle of incidence will be __________
(a) 50o (b) 40o (c) 140o (d) 0o
4. Water expands on reducing its temperature below ______ oC.
(a) 4 (b) 0 (c) 12 (d) 5
5. Good conductor of electricity is ______
(a) Bromine (b) Iodine (c) Graphite (d) Sulphur

Q.1B. Answer the following : (5)

1. Complete the analogy :
Hubble telescope : 569 km high from earth surface :: Revolving orbit
of Hubble telescope : ________
2. Name the family of nonmetals having valency one.
3. Find the odd one out :
Red colour, Yellow Colour, Violet Colour, White Colour.
4. Group A Group B
1 Water at 0oC a. Minimum volume
2 Water at 4oC b. Minikmum mass
c. Maximum volume
d. Maximum mass
5. State true of false : If false, write the correct sentence. True free fall
is possible only in air.

Q.2A. Give scientific reasons : (Attempt any 2) (4)

1. Tungsten metal is used to make a solenoid type coil in an electric
bulb.
2. Carbon can form innumerable no. of carbon compounds.
3. One can sense colours only in bright light.

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Q.2B. Answer the following : (Attempt any 3) (6)
1. State the characteristics of a homologous series.
2. What is an electric motor and in which appliances do we use it?
3.

What is the velocity v shown in the figure called and on which

factors does the velocity of the satellite depend?
4. If the speed of light in a medium is 1.5 x 108 m/s, what is the
absolute refractive index of the medium? (Velocity of light in
vacuum 3 x 108 m/s)
5. Distinguish between metals and nonmetals (on the basis of their
chemical properties)

Q.3. Answer the following : (Attempt any 5) (15)

1. Complete the following table :
Reaction Reluctant Oxidant
CuO + H2 Cu + H2O
Mg + O2  2MgO
Fe + S  FeS
2. Explain Cartesian sign convention in case of refraction through
lens.
3. Select the appropriate options and complete the following
paragraph
(ethyne, ethane, ethane, propane, saturated, unsaturated, oxygen,
hydrogen)
Carbon compounds contain many elements. The compounds which
contain carbon and _______ as the only two elements are called
hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are the simplest and the fundamental
organic compounds. The smallest hydrocarbon is methane formed
by combination of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. ____
having molecular formula C2H6 is an example of ________
hydrocarbon _____ (C2H4) and _________ (C2H2) are ________
hydrocarbons.
4. State the laws related to the given diagram

5. Equal heat is given to two objects A and B of mass 1 g. Temperature

of A increases by 3 oC and B by 5 oC. Which objects has more
specific heat? And by what factor?

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6 AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq)  AgCl(s)  + NgNO3(aq)
(Precipitate)
(a) Identify and write the type of chemical reaction.
(b) Write the definition f above type of chemical reaction.
Write the names of reactants and products of above reaction.
7. Stars twinkle but planets do not twinkle. Explain.
8. Label the following diagram and explain the process :

Q.4. Answer the following : (Attempt any 1) (5)

1. Taking into consideration and period of the elements given below,
answer the following questions :
Elements Atomic radius (pm)
O 66
B 88
C 77
N 74
Be 111
Li 152
(a) Arrange the above elements in a decreasing order of their
atomic radii
(b) State the period to which the above elements belong.
(c) Why this arrangement of elements is similar to the above
period of the modern periodic table?
(d) Which of the above elements have the biggest and the
smallest atom?
(e) What is the periodic trend observed in the variation of atomic
radius while going from left to right within a period?
2. Tara, after completing her exams, went to her grandmother’s house
along with her younger brother Rahul/. One day, Rahul came home
after playing and switched on the fan as well as air conditioner. At
the same time, his grandmother was preparing a milkshake for him
using a mixer. Suddenly, there was a big sound and the electricity
of the house got shut down. Tara then called an electrician. He said
the main reason of supply to shut down was overloading -----------
Tara and Rahul asked few questions to the electrician as given
below. What answers would be electrician had given to these
questions?
(a) What is overloading
(b) How can the effects of overloading be avoided?
(c) Is overloading and short circuiting same? When does short
circuiting take place?
(d) What happens to the resistance of the circuit during a short
circuit?
(e) What happens to the flow of electric current during a short
circuit?

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