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Class X - Science (2023-24)

Maximum Marks: 40 Time Allowed: : 1:30 hours

General Instructions:
 This question paper contains 25 questions , Marks are indicated against each question.
 Solve 3 questions out of 5 from Q.No. 11 to 15 , Solve 3 questions out of 5 from Q.No. 17 to 21
 Answers should be brief and to the point and attempt all questions.

2HNO3
ENGLISH + Ca(OH)2 → Ca(NO3)2 + 2H2O; is an example of
(i) displacement reaction (ii) double displacement reaction
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(iii) neutralisation reaction (iv) combination reaction. 1
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)
2 In the reaction Hg2Cl2 + Cl2 → 2HgCl2
The reducing agent is 1
(a) Hg2Cl2 (b) Cl2 (c) HgCl2 (d) Both Cl2 and HgCl2
3 Zinc reacts with silver nitrate to form which compounds?
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(a) Zn(NO3)2 + Ag (b) ZnNO3 + Ag (c) AgNO3 + Zn(NO3)2 (d) Ag + Zn(NO3)3
4 All combustion reactions are oxidation reactions. [True/False] 1
5 Autotrophic organisms include
(a) bacteria and virus (b) bacteria and fungi (c) green plants and some bacteria 1
(d) green plants and all bacteria
6 A gland not associated with the alimentary canal is
(a) liver (b) salivary glands (c) pancreas (d) adrenal

7 From the given picture of the digestive system, identify the part labelled as gastric gland.
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(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
8 An object is placed at a distance of 0.25 m in front of a plane mirror. The distance between the object and image will
be 1
(a) 0.25 m (b) 1.0 m (c) 0.5 m (d) 0.125 m
9 The angle of incidence for a ray of light having zero reflection angle is
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(a) 0 (b) 30° (c) 45° (d) 90°
10 In order to calculate the power of a lens, we need its focal length in _____________. 1
(Solve any 3 questions from Q. No. 11 to 15)
Write the chemical equation of the reaction in which the following changes have taken place with an
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example of each: 3
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(a) change in colour (b) change in temperature (c) formation of precipitate
12 Write chemical equation for the reactions taking place when
(a) Iron reacts with steam (b) Magnesium reacts with dil. HCl 3
(c) Copper is heated in air.
13 Write balanced equations for the following, mentioning the type of reaction involved. 3
(a) Aluminium + Bromine → Aluminium bromide
(b) Calcium carbonate → Calcium oxide + Carbon dioxide
 (c) Silver chloride → Silver + Chlorine
14 Name the type of chemical reaction represent by the following equation: (a) CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2
(b) 3BaCl2 + Al2(SO4)3 → 3BaSO4 + 2AlCl3 3
(c) 2FeSO4 Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3
15 State the type of chemical reactions with chemical equations that take place in the following:
(a) Magnesium ribbon is burnt in air. (b) Electric current is passed through water. 3
(c) Ammonia and hydrogen chloride gases are mixed.
16 What is meant by:
(a) Displacement reaction (b) Reduction reaction (c) Combination reaction.
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Write balanced chemical equation for each reaction:
OR
Define the term decomposition reaction. Give one example each of thermal decomposition and
electrolytic decomposition.
(Solve 3 questions out of 5 from Q.No. 17 to 21)
17 Explain the process of breakdown of glucose in a cell
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(a) in the presence of oxygen, (b) in the absence of oxygen.
18 (a) State three common features of respiratory organs of animals.
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(b) Write two points of difference between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.
19 In mammals and birds why is it necessary to separate oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood? 3
20 Mention the three kinds of cells present in blood. Write one function of each. 3
21 What is blood pressure? How it is measured ? Give one difference between systolic pressure and
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diastolic pressure.
22 The image of an object formed by a mirror is real, inverted and is of magnification –1. If the image is at a
distance of 40 cm from the mirror, where is the object placed? Where would the image be if the object is
moved 20 cm towards the mirror? State reason and also draw ray diagram for the new position of the 3
object to justify your answer.
OR
A student wants to obtain an erect image of an object using a concave mirror of 12 cm focal length. What
should be the range of distance of the object from the mirror? State the nature and size of the image he is
likely to observe. Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer.
23 A 4.5 cm needle is placed 12 cm away from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. Give the location of
the image and magnification. Describe what happens as the needle is moved farther from the mirror? 3
OR
(a) “The refractive index of diamond is 2.42”. What is the meaning of this statement?
(b) Name a liquid whose mass density is less than that of water but it is optically denser than water.
24 What is understood by lateral displacement of light? Illustrate it with the help of a diagram. List any two
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factors on which the lateral displacement of a particular substance depends.
25 Draw a ray diagram to show the path of the refracted ray in each of the following cases: A ray of light
incident on a concave lens is
(i) passing through its optical centre. (ii) parallel to its principal axis. 3
(iii) directed towards its principal focus.
OR
An object placed on a meter scale at 8 cm mark was focused on a white screen placed at 92 cm mark,
using a converging lens placed on the scale at 50 cm mark.
(i) Find the focal length of converging lens.
(ii) Find the position of the image formed if the object is shifted towards the lens at a position of 29.0 cm.
(iii) State the nature of the image formed if the object is further shifted towards the lens.