Next Toppers Abhay 2025 Practice Paper 2

Time Allowed : 3 Hours

General Instructions: Maximum Marks : 90
All questions are compulsory.
The question paper consists of 38 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.
Section A contains 20 questions of 1 mark each.
Section B contains 6 questions of 2 marks each.
Section C contains 10 questions of 3 marks each.
Section D contains 11 questions of 4 marks each.
Use of calculators is not permitted.
Note: Solve This test paper in the Brahmastra Answer Sheet provided to you answer key
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Section A
Multiple Chose Question Answer 20 X 1 = 20

1. Marriage falls under which one of the following lists given in the Indian Constitution ?
(A) Union List
(B) State List
(C) Concurrent List
(D) Residuary Subjects

2. Identify the incorrect feature of Federal form of government from the following options:
(a) There are two or more levels of government.
(b) Different tiers of government govern the same citizens.
(c) Each tier of government has its own jurisdiction.
(d) The sub-units are subordinate to the central government.

3. Certain events are given below. Choose the appropriate chronological order :
1. Rowlatt Act
2. Kheda Satyagraha
3. Jallianwalla Bagh Incident
4. Congress Nagpur session
Choose the correct option :
(a) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1
(b) 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
(c) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
(d) 4 – 3 – 1 – 2
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4. Who believed that a separate electorate for dalits would slow down the process of their integration
into society.
(A) Dr B.R. Ambedkar
(B) Gandhiji
(C) E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker
(D) Sardar Patel

5. Which of the following tiger reserves is located in Assam?

a) Manas Tiger Reserve
b) Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Bandhavgarh National Park
d) Sunderbans National Park

6. Assertion (A): The JFM programme involves the formation of local (village) institutions to manage
degraded forest land.
Reason (R): These institutions are responsible for the protection and restoration of forests and are
entitled to intermediary benefits like timber.
a) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false, but R is true

7. Select the informal sources of credit from the given sources:

choose the correct option.
I. Bank
II. Moneylender
III. Cooperatives
IV. Employers
Options:
(A) Only I and II
(B) Only II and IV
(C) Only I and III
(D) Only III and IV

8. For what value of K , the equation 3x^2 + 2k + k = 0 will have real roots :
A. k ≤ 1/3
B. k ≥ ⅓
C. k = ⅔ only
D. None of the above
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9. The image of the point ( -2 , 2 ) in the mirror x = 4 is
A. ( 2 , -2 )
B. ( -2 , 10 )
C. ( 10 , 2 )
D. ( -2 , 6 )

10. If x < 1 , y < -1 , then ( x-1 , y-3 ) lies in :

A. Q3
B. Q4
C. Q2
D. Q1

11.The value of √6+√6+√6+..........is :

A. 4
B. 3
C. -4
D. 3.5

12. If the sum of the roots of the equation x^2 - x = λ ( 2x - 1 ) is zero , then the value of λ:
A. ½
B. - ½
C. 2
D. -2

13. Nth term of a list of number is given by An = (3 + 2n ) . Sum of first 24 terms will be :
A. 672
B. 670
C. 570
D. 572

14. If 2 + 5 + 8 +....n terms = 23 then n value is :

7 + 11 + 15 +...n terms 35
A. 17
B. 15
C. 18
D. 23

15. Lactic Acid is present in –

(A) Orange
(B) Tea
(C) Curd
(D) Vinegar
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16.What is the chemical formula of POP (Plaster of Paris)?
(A) CaSO4.2H2O
(B) CaSO4.3H2O
(C) CaSO4.1/2H2O
(D) CaCO3.1/2H2

17. Power of the lens is -40, its focal length is

a. 4m
b. -40m
c. -0.25m
d. -25m

18.An object is placed at a distance of 30 cm from a convex lens of focal length 20 cm. The image
formed will be:
a) Real, inverted and magnified
b) Real, inverted and diminished
c) Virtual, erect and magnified
d) Virtual, erect and diminished

19. Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of a base?
(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid
(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
(in) Lower the pH, stronger the base
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

20. A full length of the image of a distant tall building can definitely be seen using:
(a) a concave mirror
(b) a convex mirror
(c) a plane mirror
(d) both concave as well as plane mirrors
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Section B
Very Short Questions Answer 2 X 6 = 12
21) What is the significance of having a third tier of government in a large country like India.

22) Write any two causes of the 'Civil Disobedience Movement'.

23) ∆ABC ∼ ∆DEF such that AB = 9.1 cm and DE = 6.5 cm. If the perimeter of ∆DEF is 25 cm, what is
the perimeter of ∆ABC?

24) Find the ratio in which y - axis divides the line segment joining the points A ( 5, -6 ) and B ( -1 , -4 ) .
Also find the coordinates of the point of division

25) Name the acid present in ant sting and give its chemical formula. Also, give the common method to
get relief from the discomfort caused by the ant sting.

26) If the image formed by a spherical mirror for all positions of the object placed in front of it is always
erect and diminished , what type of mirror is it? Draw a labelled ray diagram to support your answer
Section C
Short Questions Answer 3 X 6 = 18

27) Describe any three features of ‘federalism’.

28) Suggest any three importance of Forest and Wildlife in our life?

29) If the pth term of an AP is 1/q and qth term is 1/p , prove that the sum of first pq terms of the
AP is (pq+1).
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30) In fig. If LM II CB and LN II CD , prove that AM = AN
AB AD

31) On diluting an acid, it is advised to add acid to water and not water to acid. Explain why it is so
advised?

32) List the important products of the Chlor-alkali process. Write one important use of each.
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Section D
Long Questions Answer 5 X 6 = 30

33) How did various cultural processes foster a sense of collective belonging in India during
the 19th century? Explain with examples.

34) Why do poor households in rural India still depend on informal sources of credit, and how
do Self-Help Groups (SHGs) help in overcoming this challenge?

35) In fig. ABC and DBC are two triangles on the same base BC . If AD intersects BC at O ,
show that
Ar (∆ABC ) = AO
Ar ( ∆DBC ) DO

36) A chess board contains 64 equal squares and the area of each square is 6.25 cm^2 . A
border is 2 cm wide . Find the length of the side of the chess board .

37) The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is +3. Analyse this value and state
the (i) type of mirror and (ii) position of the object with respect to the pole of the mirror.
Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image in this case
(iii) Ray of light parallel to the principal axis is incident on a convex mirror after reflection
appear to diverge from the principal focus of a convex mirror.

38) (a) Write the chemical name and formula of marble.

(b) It has been found that marbles of Taj are getting corroded due to development of
industrial areas around it. Explain this fact giving a chemical equation.
(c) (i) What happens when CO2 is passed through lime water?
(ii) What happens when CO2 is passed in excess through lime?