KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, HYDERABAD REGION

Model Question Paper - 5

Subject - Science (086)
Class – X (2024-25)
Max Marks-80 Timings: 3.15 Hrs
General Instructions: -
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions.50% are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
iii. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reason type questions
carrying one mark each.
iv. Section B would have 06 very short answer (VSA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
v. Section C would have 07 short answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
vi. Section D would have03 long answer (LA) type question carrying 05 marks each.
vii. Section E would have 03 source based / case-based/passage based/integrated units of
assessments of 04 marks eachwith sub-parts.
SECTION A
Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one choice is correct. Select and
write the correct choice as well as the answer to these questions.
1 A reactionbetweenironoxideandhydrogen given below – 1
_____________
Fe3O4 + 4H2 >3Fe + 4H2O
Whichoptionshowsthecompoundsundergoingoxidationandreduction?
Oxidation Reduction
(a) 4H2 Fe3O4
(b) 3Fe 4H2
(c) Fe3O4 4H2O
(d) 4H2O Fe3O4
2 Sujayobservedthat the stainofcurryona white shirtbecomesreddish- 1
brown whensoapisscrubbedonit, butitturns
yellowagainwhentheshirtiswashed
withplentyofwater.Whatmightbethereasonforhisobservation?
(i) Soapisacidicinnature.
(ii) Soapisbasicinnature.
(iii)Turmericisanaturalindicatorwhichgivesreddishtinge in bases.
(iv)Turmericisanaturalindicatorwhichgivesreddishtingeinacids.
(a) (i)and(ii) (b) (ii)and(iii) (c) (i)and(iv) (d) (ii)and(iv)
3 Studythefollowing tableand choosethecorrectoption. 1
 Salt Parent Acid Parent Base Nature of
salt
(a) NaCI HCI NaOH Neutral
(b) CaCI2 HCI CaO Base
(c) CaSO4 H2SO4 Ca(OH)2 Acid
(d) NaCI NaOH HCI Neutral
4 Excessive exposure of humans to UV-rays results in 1
(i) damage to immune system (ii) damage to lungs
(iii)skin cancer (iv) peptic ulcers
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iv) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)
5 Ascompared 1
toterrestrialorganisms,therateofbreathinginaquaticorganismsis
(a)Fasterbecausetheyneedmore carbon dioxidefortheirsurvival
(b)Faster because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low
(c)Slower because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low
(d)Slowerbecausethecapacityofwatertodissolveatmosphericairis
limited
6 Thegenotype of tall plantis TTandthatof shortplantistt. 1
Hybridsofacrossbetweenthesetwowereself-
pollinatedandobtainedF2progeny. Whatwillbethe ratioof genotype in
F2 progeny?
(a) 2:1:2 (b) 2:1:1 (c) 3:1 (d) 1:2:1
7 Which among the following statements are true for unisexual flowers? 1
(i) They possess both stamen and pistil (ii) They possess either stamen
or pistil (iii) They exhibit cross pollination (iv) Unisexually flowers
possessing only stamens cannot produce fruits
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
8 The correct sequence of organs in the male reproductive system for 1
transport of sperms is
(a) testis ______>vas deferens______>urethra
(b) testis ______> ureter__________> urethra
(c) testis-_____> urethra_________>ureter
(d) testis _____> vas deferens ____>ureter
9 When light rays enter the eye, most of the refraction occurs at the 1
(a) crystalline lens (b) outer surface of the cornea
(c) iris (d) pupil
10 Accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in the food chain in 1
increasing amount at each higher trophic level is known as
 (a) eutrophication
(b) pollution
(c) biomagnification
(d) accumulation
11 Match the column I to column II and select the correct answer using 1
the codes given below:

Column I Column II
A Ohm P ρl/A
B Resistance Q 1Volt/1Ampere
C Resistivity R zero resistance
D Super conductor S ohm-meter

A B C D
(a) P Q S R
(b) Q P R S
(c) Q P S R
(d) Q S R P
12 A full length image of a distant tall building can definitely be seen by 1
using
(a) a concave mirror
(b) a convex mirror
(c) a plane mirror.
(d) both concave as well as plane mirror
13 Postureandbalanceofthebodyiscontrolledby 1
(a)Pons
(b)Medulla Oblongata
(c)Cerebellum
(d)Cerebrum
14 Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true about respiration? 1
(i) During inhalation, ribs move inward and diaphragm is raised.
(ii) In the alveoli, exchange of gases takes place i.e., oxygen from
alveolar air diffuses into blood and carbon dioxide from blood into
alveolar air.
(iii) Haemoglobin has greater affinity for carbon dioxide than oxygen.
(iv) Alveoli increase surface area for exchange of gases.
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iv)
15 Oils on treating with hydrogen in the presence of palladium or nickel 1
catalyst form fats. This is an example of
(a) Addition reaction
(b) Substitution reaction
 (c) Displacement reaction
(d) Oxidation reaction
16 Which of the following is(are) an endothermic process(es)? 1
(i) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(ii) Sublimation of dry ice
(iii)
Condensation of water vapours
(iv) Evaporation of water
(a) (i) only (iii)
(b) (ii) only (c) (iii) only (d) (ii) and (iv)
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements-Assertion-(A) and
Reason(R). Answer these questions 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 but 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: Carbon shows maximum catenation property in the 1
periodic table.
Reason: Carbon has small size and thus, forms strong
C-C bond.
18 Assertion: Blue colour of sky appears due to scattering 1
of blue colour.
Reason: Blue colour has longest wave length in visible
spectrum.
19 Assertion: The magnetic field is stronger at a point which is nearer to 1
the conductor and goes on decreasing on moving away from the
conductor.
Reason: The magnetic field B produced by a straight current carrying
wire is inversely proportional to the distance from the wire.
20 Assertion: Reflex actions are automatic and rapid responses to stimuli. 1
Reason: These actions are controlled by brain.
SECTION B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answers questions
21 A metal X is found in nature as its sulphide XS. It is used in the 2
galvanization of iron articles.Identify the metal. Name the process to
convert this sulphide ore into its oxide.Write the equation.
22 (i) Identify the given 2
picture.
(ii)Write its function.

23 Magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound ‘ X ’ 2

accompanied by emission of light.
(i) Write the chemical formula of ‘ X ’.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation, when ‘ X ’ is dissolved in
water.
24 Give reason: 2
(i) Danger signals are red.
(ii) We cannot see an object clearly if it is placed very close to the eyes.
25 What is a solenoid? Draw the pattern of the magnetic field produced 2
inside it showing the directions of the magnetic field lines.

OR

(i) State Ohm’s law. Write a mathematical expression for it. (ii)
What kind of graph is obtained by plotting values of V and I? why?

26 Draw a ray diagram to show the position and nature of the image 2
formed by a convex lens when the object is placed between F and 2F.
SECTION C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 (i) Show the formation of NaCl by the transfer of electrons between 3
the combining atoms. (ii) Why are
ionic compounds usually hard? (iii) How is it that
ionic compounds in the solid state do not conduct
electricity and they do so when in molten state?
28 P and Q are aqueous solutions of sodium chloride and sodium 3
hydroxide respectively. Which of these will turn:
(i) Blue litmus to red
(ii) Red litmus to blue ? Give justification for your answer.

OR
A compound of sodium X is used in kitchen to make the ‘pakoras’
cripsy. It is also used to remove acid in the stomach.
(i) Identify the compound X and write its chemical formula.
(ii) What chemical reaction occurs on heating it during the cooking of
food?
29 (i) Draw a diagram to show spore formation in Rhizopus. 3
(ii) With the help of an example differentiate between the process of
 Budding and Fragmentation.
(iii) Why is vegetative propagation practiced for growing some type of
plants?
30 Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What are its 3
causes and what steps are being taken to limit this damage?

31 Calculate the total cost of running the following electrical devices in 3

the month of September, if the rate of 1 unit of electricity is ` 6.00.
(i) Electric heater of 1000 W for 5 hours daily.
(ii) Electric refrigerator of 400 W for 10 hours daily

32 In the circuit given below, the resistors R1, R2 and R3 have the values 3
5Ω, 10 Ω and 30 Ω respectively, which have been connected to a
battery of 12 V.

Calculate. (i) the current through 5 Ω resistor.

(ii) the total current in the circuit. (iii)
the total circuit resistance.

33 (i) What is the direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar-magnet? 3

(ii) The magnetic field lines in a given region are getting crowded.
Whatdoes it indicate? (iii)
State one advantage of AC over DC.
SECTION D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions

34 (i) Define a homologous series of carbon compounds. (ii) 5

Why are the melting and boiling points of C4H8 higher than that of
C3H6 or C2H4? (iii) Why
do we not see any gradation in chemical properties of a
homologous series compounds? (iv)
Write the name and structures of(a) aldehyde and(b) ketone with
molecular form C3H6O.
 OR

(i) Compare soaps and detergents on the basis of their composition

and cleansing action in hard water. (ii) What happens
when ethanol is treated with sodium metal? State the behaviour of
ethanol in this reaction. (iii) Draw the structure of
cyclohexane.
(iv) Name the following compound.

35 (a) Draw the labelled diagram of nephron.(b) In which part of the 5

excretory system are the nephrons located?(c) Name the blood vessel
that brings nitrogenous wastes to the
kidneysfor removal.(d) Name the bunch formed by the capillaries in
the cup-like structure
ofnephron.
OR

What happen when : (a)Yeast powder is put in sugar solution.

(b)Planaria is cut into two pieces. (c)Bryophyllum
leaf is put in fertile soil. Also Mention the
mode of reproduction in each of the above three cases.
(d)Write the advantages of vegetative propagation.

36 (a) Define 1 dioptre power of lens. (b) 5

State Snells law. (c) Write
the lens formula. (d) A 2 cm long
pin is placed at a distance of 16 cm from a convex lens of focal length
12 cm. Find the position, size and nature of the image formed.

OR(a) Name the type of mirror used by a dentist to examine the teeth
of
apatient. (b) Name
the type of mirror used as a rear-view mirror in motor cars.
(c) Draw ray diagrams to show the image formation in both the
abovecases.Also state the position and nature of the image so formed.
SECTION E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case based questions
37 Refining is the process of purification of metals. In electrolysis, 4
 electrical energy is used to bring about a non-spontaneous redox
reaction. This is done by passing an electric current through a liquid
containing ions, known as an electrolyte. In contrast to metals, the
current in electrolytes is carried by the movement of ions rather than
the movement of electrons. The solid conductors inserted into the
liquid are called electrodes, the one with a positive charge is called the
anode (because it attracts anions) and the one with the negative
charge is called the cathode.
(i) Name the electrolyte used in refining of copper. (ii)
What is anode mud? (iii) a. Cu
2+ - 2+ -
--------->Cu + 2e b. Cu + 2e ---------> CuWhich of these two
reactions occur at cathode and anode?
38 Rani and Preeti observed that shoots of a plant growing in shade bend 4
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.
(i)Which hormone causes the bending of shoots in the plants? (ii)
Name the type of movement in the leaves of ‘Touch me not’ plant.
(iii) Compare the movement of growth of the pollen tube towards
ovulewith the movement of roots towards water.
OR
Explain geotropism?
39 An Pea plant having violet coloured flower when crossed with the plant 4
having the white coloured flower produced 40 progenies out of which
30 plants were with violet colour flowers and 10 plants were with
white colour flowers in F2 generation. Answer the following:
(i) What is the possible phenotype in F2 generation? (ii)
Which trait is dominant and recessive? (iii)
What is this cross called as and what is its genotypic ratio?
OR
Differentiate phenotype and genotype?

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