NOSEGAY PUBLICSCHOOL, SGNR

Mid Temm Examination - 2024-25

Class: X
Subject: Science
Date:26-09-2024
M. M:80 Time:3 hrs.
Section A
(Physics)
Q1. The full length image of a distant tall tower can definitely be seen by using (1)
a) a concave mirror b) a convex mirror
c) A plane mirror ) both concave as well as plane mirror.

Q2 An object is placed in front of a convex mirror at infinity. According to the New Cartesian Sign
Convention, the sign of the focal length and the sign of the image distance in this case are
respectively : (1)
(a) +, - (b) -, + (c) -, - (g)+, +

Q3. Which of the following is connected in series in an electric circuit? (1)

(a) Ammeter (b) Voltmeter (c) Both of these (d) None of these

Q4. You are given 3 media A, Band Cof refractive index 1.33, 1.65 and 1.46. The medium in which the
light will travel fastest is. (1)
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) Equal in all three media

Q5 Assertion (A)and Reason (R). Answer the questions selecting the appropriate option given below.
Assertion: Sky appears blue in the day time. (1)
Reason: White light is composed of seven colours.
The following questions consist of two statements
(a) Both A and R are true and R the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and Rare true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false butR is true.

Q6. () List two main causes of a person developing near sightedness.

(ü) Show with the help of a ray diagram how this defect can be corrected. (1+1)

Q7. (a) State snell's law of refraction. (1+1)

(b) Light enters from air to glass having refractive index 1.50. What is the speed of light in the glass?
The speed of light in vacuum is 3 x 108 ms-1
OR
If the image formed by a spherical mirror for all position of the object placed in front of it is always
erect and diminished, what type of mirror is it? Draw a label ray diagram to support your answer.
What is meant by power of a lens? Write it's S.I. unit. A student uses a lens of focal length 40 cm and
another of -20 cm. Write the nature and power of each lens. (3)

Q9. (0) Define one ampere? (1+1+1)

(ü) Define one volt?
(i) A current of 0.5 Ais drawn by afilament of an electric bulb for 10 minutes. Find the amount of
electric charge that flows through the circuit.

Q10. (a) State one important function of the following parts of the human eye (3)
() Retina (i)Pupil
(b) State the role of ciliary muscles in focusing objects at varying distances from the eye.
Q11. Peter Parker went to a palmist to show his Palm, the palmist used a spherical lens for this purpose.
i)State the nature of the lens and reason for its use. (2)
i) Where should the palmist place / hold the lens so as to have a real and magnified image of an
object. (1)
i)) If the focal length of this lens is 10 cm and the lens is held at a distance of 5 cm from the palm, use
lens formula to find the position and size of the image. (2)
OR
An obiect 4 cm in size is placed 25cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 15 cm.
i) At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to obtain a sharp image? (2)
i)Find the size of the image. (1)
ii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image in this case. (2)
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Q12. Case study based question

One rainy afternoon, Ankit stood by his window watching the sky. After the rain stopped, he noticed a
large, glowing arc in the sky that seemed to appear out of nowhere. The arc had different shades that
gradually blended into one another, and it seemed to follow the rain's end. Curious, Ankit later tried to
replicate the efect using aglass prism and aflashlight in a dark room. As the light passed through the
prism, he saw something fascinating -the light breke-apatinto diferent Shades, but he couldn't fuly
grasp why this happened. Sill puzzled, Ankit wondered if the colors could ever come back together
and what exactly was causing this beautiful sight in the sky after the rain.
(i) Which color deviates the most and which color deviates the least during dispersion& wh?
(1)
() What are the phenomena involved in the formation of a rainbow in the sky? (1)
(ii) Define dispersion andstate the cause of dispersion of white light by a glass prism.
(2)
OR
Draw a diagram to show the path of light when two identical glass prisms are arranged together in
inverted position with respect to each other.
(2)
Section B(Chemistry)
Q13. Some crystals of copper sulphate were dissolved in water. The colour of the solution obtain would be
(a) Green (b) Red (c) Blue (d) Brown (1)
Q14. When 50g of lead powder is added to 300 ml of blue copper sulphate solution, after a few hours, the
solution becomes colourless. This is an example of
A)Combination reaction (1)
B) Decomposition reaction
C) Displacement reaction D) Double displacement reaction
Q15. To balance the following chemical equation, the values of the coefficients x, y and z must be
respectively : (1)
A
x Zn(NO3)2 ’ yZnO +z NO + O2

(A) 4, 2, 2 (B) 2, 2,4 (C) 4, 4, 2 (R) 2, 4, 2

Q16.Which of the following represents the correct order of reactivity fór the given metals? (1)
(a) Na > Mg > Al > Cu (b) Mg > Na >Al> Cu
(c) Na > Mg > Cu> AI (d) Mg > A> Na > Cu

Which one of the following metals do not react with gold as well as hot water?
(a) Na (b)Ca (c) Mg (d) Fe

Q18. Following question consist of two statements named as 'Assertion' (A) and 'Reason' (R), Select the
correct answer from the options given below
Assertion (A): Sodium oxide is ani amphoteric oxide. (1)
Reason (R) : Metal oxides which react with both acids as well as bases are known as amphoteric
oxides.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) BothA 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 butR is true.
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a19,A shiny brown coloured element 'X' on heating in air becomes black in colour. Name the element 'X
andthe black coloured compound formed. (2)

Q20. What is observed when aqueous solutions of Potassium iodide and Lead nitrate are mixed together?
Name the type of reaction and write the chemical equation for the reaction that occurs. (2)
2P Give suitable reason for the following: (3)
1) Sodium and potassium are kept immersed in kerosene oil.
2) Generally no hydrogen gas is evolved when metals react with dilute nitric acid.
3) lonic compounds have high melting point.

Q22. ldentify the acid and base from which the given salts are prepared: (3)
(a) Potassium nitrate( KNO )
(b) Ammonium chloride(NH,C)
(c) Sodium acetate( CHCOONa)
Which of these salts are acidic, basic and neutral?
OR
Astudent dropped few pieces of marble in dilute hydrochloric acid contained in a test tube. The
evolved gas was then passed through lime water. What change would be observed in lime water?
What would you observe when the evolved gas is passed in excess throw the lime water? Write
balanced chemical equation for both the changes observed?

Q23. (a) Afew crystals of ferrous sulphate were taken in adry boiling tube and heated. Tiny water droplets
were observed in the tube after some time.
(5)
() From where did these water droplets appear ? Explain.
iDDWhat colour change willbe observed during heating ?
(in) How many molecules of water are attached per molecule of FeSO, crystals ? Write the molecular
formula of crystalline forms of () Copper sulphate, and (I) Sodium carbonate.
(b)State how is Plaster of Paris obtained from gypsum. Write two uses of Plaster of Paris.
OR
An acid 'X present in tamarind when mixed with 'Y, produce a mixture 'ZZ' on addition to a dough
when heated makes cakes soft and spongy.' Y is prepared from common salt and helps in faster
cooking.
() Write the common names of 'xY and 'Z' and the chemical formula ofY:
(0) How is Y prepared and how does it helps in making cakes soft and spongy? llustrate the
reaction with suitable chemical equation.
(1) Write the name and the chemical formula of a mild base other than "Yused as an antacid.
Case Study
Q24. Electrolysis of water is a popular method used for different applications in various industries. The
electrolysis of water is mainly carried out to yield pure hydrogen and oxygen gases. It involves passing
an electric current through the water which resuits in decomposition of water into hydrogen and
Oxygen.
Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity. Sulphuric acid is added to the water so that the
conductance of water increases which makes the reaction faster. The setup for electrolysis of water is
given below:

Plastic
Imng

Tst tube

Water
Water

Graplhite
rod
Rubber
stopper
Anode Cathode

6V
Battery
Switch
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ofoxygen
the number
in
electrolysis is twice
hydrogen molecules produced
oxygen.
(1)
The number of is double in volume thanand anode respectively. ofanode? (1)
Also, hydrogen cathode is double (2)
Name thegases evolvedatcollected at one electrodeanode?
at
(i) volume ofonegasevolved at cathode and
(i) Why is the gas
you test
(i) How will OR
for electrolysis of water.
chemicalequation pure water?
Write the H,SO, should be added to
of
Why are few drops Section C (Biology)

moulds on bread
image shows the bread
Q25. The
BreadMold
StructureandPhysiologyof
Sporangophore
S2orangium

Stolon

-BhioitL)
nutrition?
How do these fungi obtain
which it is growing
(a) by eating the bread on own food
the bread to prepare their absorbing them
(b) by using nutrients from and then
nutrients of bread (1)
(c) by breaking down the consuming them
organisms to grow on the bread and then
(d) by allowing other
is called:
movement of the walls of the food pipe
Q26. The contraction and expansion (b) Transpiration
(a) Translocation
(c) Peristaltic movement (d) Digestion
about
all green plants for photosynthesis is
Q27. The % of solar radiation absorbed by d) 10% (1)
b) 5% c) 8%
a) 1%
Q28. Order of energy flow in ecosystem is:
a) SunlightHerbivores ’producerscarnivores
b) Sunlight ’ producers carnivores ’ herbivores
c) Sunlight ’ herbivores carnivores ’ producers
herbivores ’ carnivores (1)
d) Sunlight ’ producers

Q29/Bryophyllum can be propagated vegetatively by the d) flower (1)

a) stem b) leaf c) root

Q30. Which of the following disease is transmitted sexually?

a) Kala azar b) Jaundice c) Cholera d) Syphilis
component with a biotic component in an
Q31. Which statement shows the interaction of an abiotic
ecosystem?
a) Agrasshopper feeding on a leaf
b) Rainwater running down into the lake
c)An earthworm making a burrow in the soil (1)
d) A mouse fighting with another mouse for food.
'Assertion' (A)and 'Reason'
Following questions consist of two statements named as
(R). Select the correct answer from the options given below
A.
a) Both Aand R are true and R is the correct explanation of
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.
Q32. Assertion: Fertilization results in formation of zygote.
Reason: Zygote divides several times to form an embryo.
Q33. Assertion (A): The concentration of harmful chemicals is least in human beings.
Reason: Man is at the apex of the food chain. (1)
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birds necessary? (2)

Q34. Why is the separation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood in mammals and
OR (2)
How are the alveolidesigned to maximise the exchange of gases?
Q35. What provides nutrition to human sperms? (2)

human population? (3)

Q36. List and explain few contraception methods that can help control the
(1)
Q37. (0) List two human made ecosystenms.
(ü) What is ten percent law? (2)

Q38. Explain the structure and function of nephron? Support your answer with an appropriate diagram.
(3+2)
OR
()In the given flowchart identify a, b, c and state their functions as d, e and f.
(3)
Gastric glands present in the wall of stomach.
Secretions

YFunction Function Function

d e
() 'Stomata remain closed in desert plants during daytime'. How do they do photosynthesis? (2)

Q39. Germination starts with the rapid intake of water by the seed through its micropyle. The first visible
indication of germination is the swelling of the seed with a resultant increase in weight. It is also
.accompanied by the softening of the seed coat. Absorption of water causes a number of physiological
changes in the seed. Germinating seeds exhibit increased respiratory activity. The embryo produces
enzymes which convert the food materials stored in the cotyledons into soluble form usable by the
growing embryo. Once the food made available, cell division activity starts in the growing embryo.
Ihe growth of the embryonic tissue ruptures the seed coat. (1X4)
Nhich of the following is/are incorrect?
(i) Radicle develops into root (iü) Radicle develops into shoot
(iü) Plumule develops into root (iv) Plumule develops into shoot
(a) ())and (ii) (b) (ii) and (ii) (c) () and (v) (d) (i) and (iv)

2.Which of the following is apart of seed. (d) All of the above

(a) Embryo (b)Radicle (c) Plumule
3. What are the conditions needed for germination?
4. What is the role of cotyledons in a seed?
OR
What do you understand by a dicotyledon seed?