SAMPLE PAPER – 1 (2024-25)

CLASS : X- SCIENCE
TIME : 3 Hrs. M.M : 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33% would be
provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions
carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of
assessment (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.
Section-A
Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select
and write the correct choice as well as the answer to these questions.
1. Match column I with column II and select the correct option using the given codes.

Column I Column II

a. A metal that forms amphoteric oxides (i) Ga

b. A metal which melts when kept on our palm (ii) Au

c. A metal that reacts with nitric acid (iii) Al

d. A metal which cannot displace hydrogen from acids (iv) Mn

A. a – (ii), b – (i), c – (iii), d – (iv)

B. a – (iii), b – (i), c – (iv), d – (ii)
C. a – (iv), b – (ii), c – (iii), d – (i)
D. a – (iii), b – (ii), c – (i), d – (iv)

2.

The solution in the given figure is likely to be

A. HNO3 B. C2H5OH C. H2SO4 D. CO2 in water
3. When aqueous solutions of barium chloride and sodium sulphate react together, an insoluble
substance along with aqueous solution of sodium chloride is formed. This reaction is an example of a
A. combination reaction B. decomposition reaction
C. displacement reaction D. double displacement reaction
4. A hydrocarbon which contains two C – C single bonds and one triple bond is :
A. Ethyne B. Propyne C. Butyne D. Benzene
5. Select the correct statement from the following about the reaction :
CuO + H2 Cu + H2O
A. CuO is getting oxidised and H2 is getting reduced.
B. H2 is getting oxidised and CuO is getting reduced.
C. CuO is a reducing agent.
D. H2 is an oxidising agent.
6. Which of the following is an endothermic reaction?
A. Burning of candle. B. Cooking of food.
C. Decomposition of Vegetable matter. D. Reaction of Sodium with air
7. The electronic configuration of three elements X, Y and Z are X- 2, 8, 7; Y- 2, 8, 2; and Z - 2, 8
A. Y and Z are metals B. Y and X are non-metals
C. X is a non -metal and Y is a metal D. Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal
8. If a tall pea plant is crossed with a pure dwarf pea plant then, what percentage of F1 and F2
generation respectively will be tall?
A. 25%, 25% B. 50%, 50% C. 75%,100% D. 100%, 75%
9. During which of the following stages of the circulation of blood in a normal human being, the
oxygenated blood is pumped to all parts of the body?
A. contraction of the left atrium B. contraction of left ventricle
C. relaxation of the right atrium D. relaxation of the right ventricle
10. Which of the following adaptations in herbivores helps in digestions of cellulose?
A. Longer large intestine B. Smaller large intestine
C. Smaller small intestine D. Longer small intestine
11. There was a cerebellar dysfunction in a patient. Which of the following activities will get disturbed in
this patient as a result of this?
A. Salivation B. Hunger control
C. Posture and balance D. Regulation of blood pressure
12. In snails individuals can begin life as male and depending on environmental conditions they can
become female as they grow. This is because
A. male snails have dominant genetic makeup.
B. female snails have dominant genetic makeup.
C. expression of sex chromosomes can change in a snail’s life time.
D. sex is not genetically determined in snails.

13.
 Choose the correct option for the colour of rays for A and B.
Colour of Ray A Colour of Ray B
A. Blue Red
B. Green Yellow
C. Red Violet
D. Violet Indigo

14. How will the image formed by a convex lens be affected, if the upper halfof the lens is wrapped
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 inverted image will not be formed.
15. Two LED bulbs of 12W and 6W are connected in series. If the current through 12W bulb is 0.06A
the current through 6W bulb will be :
A. 0.04A B. 0.06A C. 0.08A D. 0.12A
16. An alpha particle enters a uniform magnetic field as shown. The direction of force experienced by
the alpha particle is :
A. towards right B. towards left
C. into the page D. out of the page

Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions by selecting the appropriate option given below:
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
17. Assertion: On adding dil. HCl to a test tube containing a substance ‘X’, a colourless gas is
produced which gives a pop sound when a burning match stick is brought near it.
Reason: In this reaction metal ‘X’ is displaced by Hydrogen
18. Assertion: The number of chromosomes in a cell and in a germ cell is not the same in any
species.
Reason: When 2 germ cells combine they restore the normal number of chromosomes in a
species..
19. Assertion: If the lions are removed from a food chain it will not affect the food chain, however if
the plants are removed from a food chain it will disturb the ecosystem.
Reason: Plants are producers who can make food using sunlight, while lions are consumers.
20. Assertion: A convex mirror always forms an image behind it and the image formed is virtual.
Reason : According to the sign convention, the focal length of a convex mirror is positive.
Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21. Identify the type of each of the following reactions stating the reason for your answers.
A. Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe + heat
B. Pb (NO3)2 + 2KI → PbI2( )+ 2KNO3
22. Name the part of brain which is responsible for the following actions :
 (i) Maintaining posture and balance (ii) Beating of heart
(iii) Thinking (iv) Blood pressure
23. Attempt either option A or B.
A. Write one specific function each of the following organs in relation with excretion in human
beings :
(i) Renal Artery (ii) Urethra (iii) Glomerulus (iv) Tubular part of nephron
OR
B. Explain the role of the following enzymes in the process of digestion of food in humans:
• Salivary amylase
• Pepsin
• Trypsin
• Lipase
24. Draw a ray diagram to show the refraction of light through a glass prism. Mark on it (a) the
incident ray and (b) the angle of deviation.
25. Attempt either option A or B.
A. Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of 3 cells of 2 V each, a combination
of three resistors of 10 Ω, 20 Ω and 30 Ω connected in parallel, a plug key and an ammeter, all
connected in series. Use this circuit to find the value of the following :
(a) Current through each resistor
(b) Total current in the circuit
OR
B.

The electric circuit (above figure) in a clothes dryer contains two heaters X and Y in parallel. The above
figure shows the circuit connected to a 230 V power supply. When both switches are closed, the current
in X is 3.5 A.
Analyse the circuit given above and answer the following questions.
(i) Calculate the power developed in heater X.
(ii) If the resistance of X is double that of Y calculate the current in heater Y.
26. (a) Construct a terrestrial food chain comprising four trophic levels.
(b) What will happen if we kill all organisms in one trophic level?
Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27. A. Anirudh took two metal oxides; aluminium oxide and magnesium oxide as shown in the
pictures given below. But he forgot to label them. How will you guide/ help Anirudh to identify the
oxides and label them?
 B. In an activity Aishu was given two substances; Copper Sulphide (Cu2S) and Copper Oxide (Cu2O)
to obtain copper from these compounds. She was able to extract Copper successfully. Illustrate
with the help of chemical equations how Aishu might have completed the activity.
28. Attempt either option A or B.
A. What is tooth enamel chemically? State the conditions when it starts corroding. What happens
when food particles are left in the mouth after eating is degraded? Why do doctors suggest the use of
tooth powder/toothpaste to prevent tooth decay?
OR
B. (i) Suggest one remedial measure each to Counter act the change in pH in human beings in
following cases:
(a) Production of too much acid in stomach during indigestion
(b) sting by a honey bee / nettle leaves.
(ii) Fresh milk has a pH of 6. When it changes into curd (yoghurt), will its pH value increase or
decrease? Why?
29. (i) State the role of ATP in cellular respiration.
(ii) What ensures sufficient exchange of gases in plants?
(iii) State the conditions on which the direction of diffusion of gases in plant depend upon.
30. Water is used by the leaves of the plants for photosynthesis but rather than watering the leaves,
we water the plant through the soil. How does this water reach the leaves of the plant?
31. A. What is the fundamental difference between hypermetropia and myopia in terms of the
optical experience of a person?
B. What are the causes of myopia and hypermetropia in the human eye?
32. A. State the relationship between the resistance R of a wire to its length l and cross sectional
area A. Use the mathematical symbols to arrive at the final formula.
B. The resistance of a wire of 0.01 cm radius is 10 Ω. If the resistivity of the material of the wire is
50 × 10-8 ohm meter, find the length of the wire.
33. (a) What is an electromagnet? List any two uses.
(b) Draw a labelled diagram to show how an electromagnet is made.
(c) State the purpose of soft iron core used in making an electromagnet.
Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.

34. Attempt either option A or B.

A. (i) ‘A’ & ‘B’ are sodium salts of long-chain carboxylic acid and long chain Sulphonic acid respectively.
Which one of A or B will you prefer as a cleansing agent while using underground water (hand pump
water)? Give the reason for your answer.
(ii) Elaborate on the process of cleansing action. Illustrate micelle with the help of labelled diagram.
(iii) Write the chemical equation of the preparation of soap from an ester CH3COOCH3. What is the
name of this process?
OR
B. Carry out the following conversions, stating the condition(s) for each :
(i) Ethanol Ethene
(ii) Ethene Ethane
(iii) Ethane Chloroethane
(iv) Ethanol Ethanoic acid
(v) Ethanoic acid Ethyl ethanoate
35. Attempt either option A or B.
A. The image below shows a developing fetus in the mother's womb. The developing fetus is connected to the
placenta by means of umbilical cord. The Umbilical vein and artery run inside the umbilical cord.

(i) Name two substance that moves through the blood vessels. (1)
(ii) If the placenta has less villi how will it affect the baby’s growth? (1)
(iii) Name the region where the embryo develops inside the female body. Explain how this region is
adapted for nourishing the baby. (1)
(iv) Some of the fetal cells fall off into the amniotic fluid and can be collected by careful procedure. The
cells were screened and found to contain XY chromosome. (2)
a) What is the sex of the foetus?
b) How is this prenatal sex determination misused?
OR
B. A banana plant is growing with the help of suckers. These suckers are small plant stem outgrowths
which can be separated from the main plant and planted separately and they will grow into a new plant
subsequently.
(i) Give the name and type of reproduction. (1)
(ii) List two advantages the farmer will have on using the type of reproduction mentioned
above. (2)
(iii) The above plant produces only male flower. Explain how this plant will be involved in the process
of pollination. (1)
(iv) Why is the offspring of this banana plant not absolutely identical to its parent plant? (1)
36. Attempt either option A or B.
A.
The above circuit is a part of an electrical device. Use the information given in the question to
calculate the following.
(i) Potential Difference across R2. (2)
(ii) Value of the resistance R2. (1)
(iii) Value of resistance R1 (2)
OR
B.

As shown in the figure above A and B are two lamps. Lamp A is rated at 12 V, 24W. Lamp B is rated
at 6.0 V. When lamp B operates at its rated voltage, the current in it is 3.0 A. The values of R1 and R2
are chosen so that both lamps operate at their rated voltages.
Based on the information given, answer the following.
(i) Calculate the current in Lamp A.
(ii) State and give reason for the reading of the Voltmeter.
(iii) Calculate the resistance of R2.
(iv) Find the value of the resistance R1
Section – E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions.
37. Metals are required for a variety of purposes. For this we need their extraction from their ores.
Ores mined from the earth are usually contaminated with many impurities which must be removed
prior to the extraction of metals. The extraction of pure metal involves the following steps :
(1) Concentration of ore
(2) Extraction of the metal from the concentrated ore
(3) Refining of the metal

(a) Name an ore of Mercury and state the form in which Mercury is present in it. (1)
(b) What happens to zinc carbonate when it is heated strongly in a limited supply of air ? (1)
(c) The reaction of a metal A with Fe2O3 is highly exothermic and is used to join railway tracks. (2)
(I) Identify the metal A and name the reaction taking place.
(II) Write the chemical equation for the reaction of metal A with Fe 2O3.
OR
(c) We cannot use carbon to obtain sodium from sodium oxide. Why ? State the reactions taking
place at cathode and anode during electrolytic reduction of sodium chloride. (2)
38. Mohan and Rohit observed that shoots of a plant growing in shade bend towards the sunlight.
Whereas, leaves of ‘Touch me not’ plant fold and droop soon after touching. They were curious to
know how these movements occur in plants
 A. Shoots of a plant bending towards light

B. Folding of leaves Touch me not plant

In order to help them understand the movements in the plants, answer the following questions:
Attempt either subpart A or B.
A. What causes the bending of shoots in the plants as shown in figure A?
OR
B. What causes the folding of the leaves in ‘Touch me not’ plant as shown in figure B? (2)
C. Compare the movement of growth of the pollen tube towards ovule with the movements
shown in part A of the above figure. (1)
D. Compare the movement shown in figure B with the movement of body parts in the animals.
(1)

39.

The above image is that of a reflecting telescope. Reflecting telescopes revolutionised our ways of
looking into the sky. They employ mirrors to gather and focus light, rather than relying solely on
lenses as in their refracting counterparts. These telescopes utilise precisely shaped and polished
mirrors to capture incoming light and reflect it to a focal point, where it forms an image for
observation.
A. What kind of image of the star is seen by the observer at the eyepiece?
 B. What kind of mirror is used in this reflecting telescope?
Attempt either subpart C or D.
C. Explain with reason what kind of optical device (type of lens or mirror) that is used at the
eyepiece.
OR
D. What is the role of the plane mirror in the telescope?