MADURAI SAHODAYA SCHOOLS COMPLEX

PRE BOARD EXAMINATION

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025
ROLL NO: SUBJECT CODE: 086
GRADE : X SUBJECT: SCIENCE
MAX MARKS : 80 DURATION: 3 Hrs.

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. A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test tube and added barium chloride solution to it. He
observed that an insoluble substance has formed. The colour and molecular formula of the insoluble
substance is
(a) grey, BaSO4 (b) yellow, Ba(SO4)2 (c) white, BaSO4 (d) pink,
BaSO4
2. Consider the following compounds
i) HCl ii) C2H5OH iii) C6H12O6 iv) H2SO4
Which of these compounds do not conduct electricity in solution?
(a) i and ii (b) ii and iii (c) iii and iv (d) i and iv
3. The diagram shows the reaction between metal and dil. acid.
 What is the reason for different behaviour of Mg in test tube B?
(a) Mg is lighter element than dil. HCI.
(b) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce H2 gas which helps in floating.
(c) Mg reacts with dil. HCI to produce N2 gas which helps in floating.
(d) Mg reacts with dil. HCI to produce CO2 gas which helps in floating.
4. Common salt is
(a) a covalent compound (b) an ionic compound formed by sharing electrons
(c) an ionic compound formed by the transfer of electrons (d) soluble in organic solvents.
5. A metal ribbon 'X' burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame forming a white ash 'Y. The correct
description of X, Y and the type of reaction is
(a) X Ca; Y=CaO; Type of reaction = Decomposition
(b) X-Mg: Y=MgO; Type of reaction = Combination
(c) X-Al; Y Al2O3: Type of reaction = Thermal decomposition
(d) X=Zn; Y=ZnO; Type of reaction = Endothermic
6. A student while burning a magnesium ribbon in air, collected the products in a wet watch glass. The
new product obtained was
(a) magnesium oxide (b) magnesium carbonate
(c) magnesium hydroxide (d) magnesium chloride.
7. Which of the following statement about the reaction given below are correct?
MnO2+4HCI→ MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
(i) HCI is oxidized to Cl2
(ii) MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2.
(iii) MnCl2 acts as an oxidizing agent.
(iv) HCI acts as an oxidizing agent.
(a) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (b) (i) and (ii) only (c) (i), (ii) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv) only
8. Which one of the following conditions is true for the state of stomata (closed pore) of a green leaf
shown in the given diagram?

(a) Large amount of water flows out from the guard cells.
(b) Gaseous exchange is occurring in large amount.
(c) Large amount of water flows into the guard cells.
(d) Large amount of sugar collects in the guard cells.

9. Observe the diagram of human digestive system.

 Match the labelling referred in column I and correlate with the function in column II.

(a) (i)-(A); (ii) - (B); (iii) - (C); (iv)-(D)

(b) (i)-(B); (ii) - (C); (iii) - (D); (iv)-(A)
(c) (i)-(B); (ii) - (D); (iii) - (C); (iv)-(A)
(d) (i)-(D); (ii) – (A); (iii) – (B); (iv)-(C)
10. The part in which gustatory receptors are present in our body is
(a) inner ear (b) skin (c) tongue (d) inner lining of nose.
11. In plants the role of cytokinin is
(a) Promote cell division (b) Wilting of leaves
(c) Promote the opening of stomatal pore (d) Help in the growth of stem.
12. The number of chromosomes in parents and offsprings of a particular species undergoing sexual
reproduction remain constant due to
(a) doubling of chromosomes after zygote formation
(b) halving of chromosomes after zygote formation.
(c) doubling of chromosomes before gamete formation
(d) halving of chromosomes at the time of gamete formation.
13. The radius of curvature of a converging mirror is 30 cm. At what distance from the mirror should an
object be placed so as to obtain a virtual image?
(a) Infinity (b) 30 cm (c) Between 15 cm and 30 cm (d) Between 0 cm and
 15 cm
14. In the diagram given below, X and Y are the end colours of the spectrum of white light. The colour
of 'Y' represents the

(a) Red (b) Blue (c) Violet (d) Green

15. What will happen if the deer are missing in the following food chain?
Grass → Deer→ Tiger
(a) The population of tigers will increase. (b) The amount of grass will decrease.
(c) The tigers will die. (d) The tigers will start eating grass.
16. Choose the incorrect statement from the following:
(a) Ozone is a molecule formed by three atoms of oxygen.
(b) Ozone shields the surface of the earth from ultraviolet radiations.
(c) Ozone is deadly poisonous.
(d) Ozone gets decomposed by UV radiations.
The following questions 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, 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 (A): To dilute concentrated sulphuric acid, water is added to the acid slowly.
Reason (R): A lot of heat energy will be given out in the dilution of concentrated sulphuric acid.
18. Assertion (A): Silver bromide decomposition is used in black and white photography.
Reason (R): Light provides energy for this exothermic reaction.
19. Assertion (A): A convex lens can form a magnified erect as well as magnified inverted image of an
object placed in front of it.
Reason (R): A magnified and inverted image can be obtained by a convex lens when an object is
kept between F and C.
20. Assertion (A) : Abiotic component of an ecosystem involves cycling of material and flow of
energy.
Reason (R) : This is essential to keep biotic factors alive.

Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21. Identify the products formed when 1 mL of dil. hydrochloric acid is added to 1 g of sodium metal.
22. Write two different ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in human body. Write the
products formed in each case.
23. What is the other name of 'tissue fluid'? Write its two functions.
24. Study the ray diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:

(a) List three characteristics of the image formed.

(b) In which position of the object will the magnification be - 1?
25. (a) Define 1 ohm.
(b) What is the resistance of a conductor through which a current of 0.5 A flows when a potential
difference of 2 V is applied across its ends?
26. (i) Why are crop fields considered as artificial ecosystems?
(ii) Write a common food chain of four steps operating in a terrestrial ecosystem.

SECTION C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27. (i) Carbonate of metal 'X' is abundant in earth crust and its hydroxide is used in 'white washing.
Identify metal 'X'.
(ii) How will you convert this carbonate into its oxide? Name the process and write its equation.
28. A compound P forms the enamel of teeth. It is the hardest substance of the body. It doesn't dissolve
in water but gets corroded when the pH is lowered below 5.5.
(a) Identify the compound P.
(b) How does it undergo damage due to eating chocolate and sweets? What should we do to prevent
tooth decay?
29. (a) List in tabular form two differentiating features between xylem and phloem.
(b) Write two advantages of transpiration in plants.
(OR)
List four functions of the human heart. Why is double circulation necessary in the human body?
30. A cross was made between green-stemmed tomato plants denoted by (GG) and purple-stemmed
tomato plants denoted as (gg) to obtain F1 progeny.
(a) What colour of the stem would you expect in their F₁ progeny and why?
(b) Give the percentage of purple-stemmed plants if F₁ plants are allowed to self-pollinate to
produce F2 progeny.
(c) Write the ratio between GG and gg plants in the F2 progeny.
31. A student is unable to see clearly the words written on the black board placed at a distance of
approximately 3 m from him. Name the defect of vision the boy is suffering from. State the possible
 causes of this defect and explain the method of correcting it.
32. (a) List two disadvantages of using a series circuit in homes.
(b) Calculate the effective resistance between A and B in the circuit given below:

33. (a) State three factors on which the strength of magnetic field produced by a current carrying
solenoid depends.
(b) Draw circuit diagram of a solenoid to prepare an electromagnet.

Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
Attempt either option A or B.
34. A carbon compound 'P' on heating with excess conc. H2SO4 forms another carbon compound 'Q'
which on addition of hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst forms a saturated carbon compound
'R'. One molecule of 'R' on combustion forms two molecules of carbon dioxide and three molecules
of water. Identify P, Q and R and write chemical equations for the reactions involved.
OR
(a) A compound 'X' undergoes addition reaction with H2 to form a compound 'Y' having molecular
mass 30 g mol-¹. 'X' decolorises bromine water and burns with a smoky flame. Identify 'X' and 'Y'
and write chemical equations of the reactions involved.
(b) Write the structural formulae of (i) Butanone, and (ii) Pentanoic acid.
(c) Would you be able to check if water is hard by using a detergent ? Give reason to justify your
answer.

35. Based on the given diagram answer the questions given below:

(a) Label the parts A, B, C and D.

(b) Name the hormone secreted by testis and mention its role.
(c) State the functions of B and C in the process of reproduction.
 OR
(a) In the female reproductive system of human beings, state the functions of:
(i) Ovary (ii) Oviduct.
(b) Mention the changes which the uterus undergoes, when
(i) it has to receive a zygote.
(ii) no fertilisation takes place.
(c) State the functions of placenta.

36. (i) How is electric current related to the potential difference across the terminals of a conductor?
Draw the labelled circuit diagram to verify this relationship.
(ii) Why should an ammeter have low resistance?
(iii) Two V-I graphs A and B for series and parallel combinations of two resistors are as shown.
Giving reason state which graph shows (a) series, (b) parallel combination of the resistors.

OR
A fuse wire melts at 5 A. If it is desired that the fuse wire of same material melt at 10 A, then
whether the new fuse wire should be of smaller or larger radius than the earlier one? Give reasons
for your answer.

Section – E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions.

37. The teacher while conducting practicals in the laboratory divided the students into three groups and
gave them various solutions to find out their pH and classify them into acidic, basic and neutral
solutions. Group A Lemon juice, vinegar, colourless aerated drink. Group B - Tomato juice, coffee,
ginger juice. Group C - Sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, lime water. Read the above passage
carefully and give the answer of the following questions:
Q1. For the solutions provided, which group is/ are likely to have pH value
(i) less than , (ii) greater than 7?
Q2. List two ways of determining pH of a solution.
Q3. Explain, why the sour substances such as lemon juice are effective in cleaning the tarnished
copper vessels?
Or
"pH has great importance in our daily life." Justify this statement by giving two examples.
38. Study the figure related to human brain and answer the questions that follow.

Q1. Name the parts A, B, C and D of human brain.

Q2. What is the function of the fluid filled in the brain?
Q3. Name the endocrine gland associated with brain.
OR
What constitutes the central nervous system?

39. Ravi wanted to fix the rear-view mirror of his scooter. He knows that rear-view mirror is an
essential safety device in the vehicle and allows him to see objects at the backside of his vehicle. He
bought two mirrors M, and M2, out of which M₁ is curved inwards and M2 is curved outwards.

Read the above passage carefully and give the answer of the following questions:

Q1. Based on the given situation, which mirror should Ravi need to fix as his rear-view mirror and
why?
Q2. Ravi did some preliminary experiment with mirror M₁ and found that magnification of the real
image of an object placed at 10 cm in front of it is 3, at what distance is the image located?
Q3. What is the formula for magnification obtained with a mirror?
OR
An object is placed at the centre of curvature of M₁. Find the distance between its image and
pole.

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