BCHO,

THE INDIAN SCHOOL, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

FIRST MODEL EXAMINATION: JANUARY 2025

CLASS -X MARKS: 80
SCIENCE 086 TIME:3 hours

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Allquestions are compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%

is provided. 50% marks are allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section Aconsists of 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type
questions carrying 1mark each.
3. Section Bconsists of 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section Cconsists of 7Short Answer (SA)type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section Dconsists of 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E consists of 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of
assessmnent (04 marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

7. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5sections and 10 printed pages.

SECTION -A
Question 1to 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 A red brown gas is released along with Oxygen and Lead Oxide on heating the 1
compound Lead Nitrate. This reaction is an example of
A. Combination Reaction
B. Oxidation Reaction
C. Decomposition Reaction
D. Reduction Reaction
2 Four solutions P,Q, R,S have pH values of 3.0, 7.0, 9.5, 4.5 respectively.
Which of these willturn Phenolphthalein from colourless to pink?
A. Q
B. S
C. P
D. R
3 The metals which react with very dilute HNO3 to evolve hydrogen gas
A. Mg &Ca
B. Mg & Mn
C. Mn & Al
D. Zn & Ca

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Calcium Oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce Slakedlime.
CaO (s) t+ H20 () Ca(OH)2(aq)
This reaction can be classified as:
i. Combination Reaction
ii. Exothermic Reaction
iii. Endothermic Reaction.
iv, Oxidation
The correct option is:
A. () and (ii)
B. (iii)and (iv)
C. (i),(ii) and (iv)
D. ) and (ii)
5 Identify the Neutral Salts from the following
Potassium Sulphate, Sodium Carbonate,
Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride
A. Potassium Sulphate & Ammoniumn Chloride
B. Potassium Sulphate & Sodium Chloride
C. Sodium Carbonate & Sodium Chloride
D. Sodium Carbonate &Ammonium Chloride
6 Reaction between X and Y forms compound Z. X loses electrons and Y gains
electrons. Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?
A. Has low Boiling point
B. Conducts electricity in molten state.
C. Has high Melting point
D. Occurs as solid
7 In a double displacement reaction such as the reaction between Sodium
Sulphate and Barium Chloride solutions:
i. Exchange of atoms takes place.
ii. Exchange of ions takes place.
iii. Precipitate is formed.
iv. A soluble salt is fotmed.
The correct option is:

A. (1),(ii) and (iv)

B. (i)and (ii)
C. Only (ii)
D. (ii) and (iii)
What is the role of villi present in the small intestine?
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A. They help to move the food along
B. They make a large surface area for absorption
C. They protect against bacteria
D. They move mucus over the surface

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 The image below shows the cross section of a blood
vessel ofa human arm.
The blood vessel is a--

A. Artery
B. Capillary
C. Vein
D. Allof the above
10 Read the following statements. 1
X: amount of carbon dioxide produced per molecule of glucose during aerobic
respiration
Y:amount of carbon dioxide produced per molecule of glucose during
fermentation by yeast
Which of the following is TRUE about X and Y?
A. X is more than Y
B. X is less thanY
C. X is equal to Y
D. Cannot be determined
11 Which of the following statement is incorrect?
A. For every hormone there is a gene.
B. For every protein there is a gene.
C. For production of every enzyme there is a gene.
D. For every molecule of fat there is a gene
12 Two pea plants one with round yellowseeds (RRYY) and another with
wrinkled green (rryy) seeds produce Fl progeny that have round, yellow
(RrYy) seeds. When F1 plants are selfed, the F2 progeny will have new
combination of characters. Choose the new combination from the following:

i. Round, yellow
ii. Round, green
ii. Wrinkled, yellow
iv, Wrinkled, green

A. (1) and (ii)

B. (i) and (iv)
C. (ii) and (ii)
D. () and (ii)

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Aconverging lens forms a three times magnified image of an object which can
be taken on a screen. If the focal length of the lens is 30cm,then the distance of
the object from the lens is
A, -55cm
B, -50cm
C. -45cm
D. -40cm
14 Which of the following is not true for scattering of light?
A. Colour of the scattered light depends on the size of particles of the
atmosphere.
B. Red light is least scattered in the
atmosphere.
C. Scattering of light takes place as various colours of white light travel
with different speed in air.
D. The fine particles in the atmospheric air scatters the blue
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light more.
What phenomenon occurs due to the accumulation of certain
increase in concentration along the food chain? pollutants that 1

A. Eutrophication
B. Pollution
C. Deforestation
D. Bio-magnification
16 In a given food chain if frog has 100 J of
energy then the energy available with
plants and snake respectively will be
Plants ’ Insect ’ Frog Snake
A. 1000 J and 10J
B. 10000 J and 10 J
C. 10 J and 1000 J
D. 1000J and 100 J.

Question No.17 to 20consist of two

Answer these questions selecting the statements-Assertion
appropriate option
(A)and Reason (R).
given below:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct
B. Both Aand R are true, and R explanation of A.
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 (A): Zinc Carbonate is heated strongly in the presence of air to form 1
Zinc Oxide and Carbon Dioxide.
Reason (R): Calcination is the process in which a Carbonate ore is heated
strongly in limited air to convert into Metal Oxide.
18 Assertion(A): The sex of the children will be determined by chromosome 1
received from the father.
Reason (R): A human male has one X and one Y chromosome.
19 Assertion(A): Absolute refractive index of all transparent mediums is more
than 1.
Reason(R): Air is the rarest medium.

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20 Assertion (A): Wastes such as plastics, paper, glass, vegetable or fruit peels,
which are gencrated in our house daily are biodegradable.
Reason (R): Biodegradable wastes can be broken down into simpler, harmless
substancc in nature in duc coursc of timc by the biological processes such as
action of microorganisms.

SECTION- B
Q.no.21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21 A student added Aluminium pieces in Ferrous Sulphate solution taken in a test 2
tube.
A. Write down the colour change she observes in the solution.
B. Give the balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved.

22
Not all plants cary out photosynthesis by the same mechanism. In some plants
special photosynthesis mechanism is believed to have evolved as an adaptation
toconserve water for survival in dry conditions.

A. Which process in plants does this photosynthesis mechanism minimise to

help the plant to survive in dry conditions?

B. When are such plants likely to take in carbon dioxide from the environment?
How is photosynthesis in such plants different from normalphotosynthesis?
23 Attempt either option Aor B
A. What are the factors on which selective reabsorption depend? Where does
this process take place in the urinary system of humans?
OR
B. Give one role of the following in the transportation system in humans:
i. Lymph
i. Septum
iii. Valves in heart
iv. platelets
24 A. Name the mirror that can give an erect and enlarged image of an object. 2

B. State one use of this mirror based on the above kind of image formation.
25 Attempt either option Aor B
A. V-I graph for two conducting wires A and B are as shown below. If both
wires are of the same length and same diameter, which of the two is made of
a material of high resistivity? Give reasons to justify your answer.

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OR

20 minutes after being

B. Astudent boils water in an electric kettle for
to reduce the
switched on. Using the same mains supply, he wants
increase decrease the length of
or
boiling time of water. To do so, should he
heating element? Justify your answer. 2
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thousands) OronG hoke over Antarctia

4000

3000
(in
Km 200o
Square
1000

2000
1990 1995
1980 1985

Antarctica.
depletion over a number of years in
The above image shows ozone atmosphere?
1 How is Ozone formed in the outer
impact human health?
ii. How does ozone layer depletion

SECTION- C
questions.
.no. 27 to 33 are short answer
heated with 3
Thermit reaction. When X'is
27 A. A metal 'X*is used in the is Amphoteric in nature.
Oxygen, it gives an Oxide Y',which
Identify X' and 'Y.
property of Solder makes it
Name the constituents of Solder alloy. Which
B. wires?
suitable for welding electrical

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28 Attempt either option A or B 3
A
i. Mention the chemical name and formula of Plaster of Paris'.
ii. What happens when Plaster of Paris' is mixed with water?
ii. Write the chemical equation for the reaction mentioned above.
OR
B.
Acloth strip dipped in Onion juice is used for testing a liquid 'P". The liquid 'P"
changes its odour. The liquid 'p' turns blue litmus red.
Which type of an indicator is Onion juice?
ii. Give the chemical equation for the reaction of 'P with solid Sodium
Carbonate.
iii. Give the test to identify the gas evolved when 'P' reacts with Zinc
metal.
29 Explain with the help of neat and well labelled diagrams the different steps 3

involved in nutrition in Amoeba.

30 In tomatoes, red fruit (R) is dominant over yellow fruit (r). A plant that is 3
homozygous for red fruit is crossed with aplant that has yellow fruit. If the Fi
generation is self-pollinated
A. What would be the genotypes and phenotypes of the F1 generation?
B. With the help of a cross, calculate the number of progenies that will be
ellew
obtained with red fruits and white fruits, if a total of 4800 plants are
produced in Fz generation.
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31 A. Achild while playing with his father's spectacles burnt ahole in apicce of
paper by focusing a small image of the sun on it,
a. What defect of vision his father is suffering from?
b. Write one cause of this defect.
B. Draw a labelled diagram to show dispersion of a beam of white light by a
glass prism.
32 A. State ohm's law. 3

B. What is the commercial unit of electric energy?

C. In an electrical circuit, two resistors 22 and 4£2 respectively are connected in

series toa 6V battery. Calculate the heat dissipated by 42 resistor in 5

seconds.

33 A. Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines arounda bar magnet. 3

B. Suggest any two ways to increase the strength of magnetic field due to a
current carrying solenoid.
C. An electron moving from west to east is deflected towards north by a
magnetic field. Find the direction of magnetic field.

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Q.no.34 to 36 arc Long Answer
34
Attempt either option A
questions.
or B
A.

l. Give the Name, Molecular formula and structure of the second membe
of the homologous series havinggeneral formula CnH2n.
ii. Draw the structure of two lsomers of
Pentane.
1. Name two Oxidizing agents used for the conversion of Ethanol to
Ethanoic acid.
OR
B.
i. Complete the following reactions:

a. CH4 + Cl2 Sunlight

Ni/Pd
b. CH) =CH; + H2

i1. Mention the name of the organic compound formed, when the second
member of the homologous series of Alcohol is heated with hot
concentrated H2SO4 at 443K. State the role of concentrated H2SO4 in
this reaction.
11i. An organic compound X' reacts with Sodium metal to form Sodium
ethoxide and a gas Y° is produced. Identify 'X and Y'.
35 Attempt either option Aor B
A. The image below shows a type of reproduction in two different plants.
One is with the help of buds formed on the leaves and another using
suckers.
ADVENTITIOUS
AUDS

YOUNG
PLANT

LEAF
-PETIOLE
A

i. Give the name and type of reproduction shown in the above image.
i. Write twoadvantages a farmer will have on using the above type of
reproduction?
iii. Planarians can regenerate lost bady parts. How is this possible?
iv. The organisms obtained by the above mode of reproduction are similar
but not identical. Why?
OR
B. The reproductive system is the only human organ system that is
significantly different between males and females. The main structures of
the male reproductive system are external to the body and that of female
are internal to the body. Reproductive hormones signal the reproductive
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medicine have made it possible to manipulate human fertility.
1.
Testis like ovary develop within the pelvic cavity, but in the later part
of the development testis desccnd out of the abdominal cavity. What
could be the reason for it?
ii. What happens if an egg is not fertilised?
iii. How does the use of contraceptives have a direct effect on the health
and prosperity of a family?
iv. Why is prenatal sex determination prohibited by law?
36 Attempt either option Aor B
A.
i. Find out the reading of ammeter and voltmeter in the circuit given
below.

22 32 32 4 Q

6V

ii. Name the physical quantity that remains

unchanged in parallel
combination.
iii. Alloys are used in electrical heating devices rather than
pure metals.
Why?
iv. What is the minimum resistance which can be
made using five resistors
each of 5
92
OR
B.
i. Two lamps, one rated 100W at 220V, and the other 60W at
220V, are
connected in parallel to electric mains supply. What current is drawn
from the line if the supply voltage is 220V?
ii. What is the SI unit of resistivity?
iii. List any two advantages of parallel combination.
iv. A wire of 92 resistance is cut into three equal parts and are connected
inparallel. Find the equivalent resistance of the
combination.

SECTION E
Q.no.37 to 39 are case/based questions
37 Ethanoic acid is commonly called
acids called Carboxylic acid. 5-8%Acetic acid and belongs to a group of
solution of Acetic acid in water is called
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vinegar and is used widely as a

pure Ethanoic acid is 290 K andpreservative
in pickles. The melting point of
it often freezes during winter in cold