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Whole Syllabus Practice Question Paper Set-V
Session-2024-25
Class X Max . Marks 80
Subject Science Time -3 HRS

General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student
is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions
should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these
questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-
parts.

SECTION-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 - 20.
There is no negative mark for incorrect response.
1. When 2 mL of sodium hydroxide solution is added to few pieces of granulated zinc in a test 1
tube and then warmed, the reaction that occurs can be written in the form of a balanced
chemical equation as:
2 + H2O
2ZnO2 + H2
2 +H2
2ZnO2 + H2O
2. MnO2 2 + 2H2O + Cl2 1
The reaction given above is a redox reaction because
in this case :
(a) MnO2 is oxidised and HCl is reduced
(b) HCl is oxidised
(c) MnO2 is reduced
(d) MnO2 is reduced and HCl is oxidised
3 Fe2O3 2O3 + 2Fe 1
The above reaction is an example of a :
(a) combination reaction
(b) double displacement reaction
(c) decomposition reaction
(d) displacement reaction.

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4 10 mL of solution of NaOH is found to be completely neutralized by 8 mL of a given solution 1
of HCl. If we take 20 mL of the same solution of NaOH, the amount
HCl solution (the same solution as before) required to neutralise it will be
(a) 4 mL (b) 8 mL (c) 16 mL (d) 12 mL
5. Two statements are made 1
Statement A: The lustre of a metal is due to presence of loosely bound electrons.
Statement B: Metals conducts heat due to presence of loosely bound electrons.
(a) Statement A is correct only
(b) Statement B is correct only
(c) Statement A and B both are correct
(d) Statement A and B both are incorrect
6. pH of a solution ammonium chloride salt is in acidic range because it is a salt of 1
(a) strong base and weak acid (b) weak base and weak acid
(c) weak base and strong acid (d) strong base and strong acid
7. Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of 1
aluminium are responsible for the same ?
(i) Good thermal conductivity
(ii) Good electrical conductivity
(iii) Ductility
(iv) High melting point.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iv)
8. A stomata closes when : 1
(i) it needs carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
(ii) it does not need carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
(iii) water flows out of the guard cells.
(iv) water flows into the guard cells.
The correct reason(s) in this process is/are :
(a) (i) only (b) (i) and (iii) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iv)
9. Which of the following statements are correct in reference to the role of A(shown in the given 1
diagram) during a breathing cycle in human beings ?
(i) It helps to decrease the residual volume of air in lungs.
(ii) It flattens as we inhale.
(iii) It gets raised as we inhale.
(iv) It helps the chest cavity to become larger.
(a) (ii) and (iv) (b) (iii) and (iv) (c) (i) and (ii)
(d) (i) , (ii) and (iv)

10 Given below is a diagram of a neuron.Which row of the following 1

table correctly shows where filtration and selective
Filtration Selective Reabsorption
(a) P Q
(b) Q S
(c) Q R
(d) P R
reabsorption occur ?

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11. Which option correctly shows the order of events when a bright light is focused on our eyes? 1
(a) Bright light -----> receptors in eyes ------> sensory neuron--------> spinal cord --------->
motor neurons -----> eyelid closes.
(b) Bright light -----> receptors in eyes ------> spinal cord--------> sensory neuron --------->
motor neurons -----> eyelid closes.
(c) Bright light -----> receptors in eyes ------> sensory neuron--------> motor neurons ------->
spinal cord -----> eyelid closes.
(d) Bright light -----> receptors in eyes ------> spinal cord--------> motor neurons --------->
motor neurons -----> eyelid closes.
12. Which hormone is not associated with growth of plant ? 1
(a) Auxin (b) Gibberellins (c) Cytokinins (d) Abscisic acid.
13. 1

For the diagram shown, according to the new Cartesian sign convention the
magnification of the image formed will have the following specifications:
(a) Sign-Positive, Value -More than 1 (b) Sign -Positive, Value - Less than 1
(c) Sign -Negative, Value -More than 1 (d) Sign- Negative, Value -Less than 1
14. Which of the following describes the common domestic power supplied in India? 1
(a) 220V,100Hz (b) 110V,100Hz (c) 220V,50Hz (d) 110V,50Hz
15. Offsprings formed by asexual method of reproduction have greater similarity among 1
themselves because :
(i) asexual reproduction involves only one parent .
(ii) asexual reproduction does not involve gametes .
(iii) asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction .
(iv) asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii) (c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv).

16. The diagram shown below depicts pollination . Choose 1

the options that will show a maximum variation in the
offspring .
(a) A , B and C (b) B and
D
(c) B , C and D d) A and C

Q. no 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.

These 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

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17. Assertion : In the following chemical equation, 1

Zinc is getting oxidised and copper oxide is getting reduced.

Reason : The process in which oxygen is added to a substance is called oxidation whereas the
process in which oxygen is removed from a substance is called reduction.
18. Assertion (A) : The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than in terrestrial 1
organisms .
Reason (R) : The amount of oxygen dissolved in water is very high as compared to the amount
of oxygen in air .
19. Assertion (A): Longer wires have greater resistance and the smaller wires have lesser 1
resistance.
Reason (R): Resistance is directly proportional to the length of the wire.
20. Assertion (A) : A receptor is a specialized group of cells in a sense organ that perceive a 1
particular type of stimulus.
Reason (R) : Different sense organs have different receptors for detecting stimuli.

SECTION B
Q. No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.

21. X mpanied by 2
emission of light.
X
X
OR
When potassium iodide solution is added to a solution of lead(II) nitrate in a test tube, a
precipitate is
formed.
(i) State the colour of this precipitate.
(ii) Name the compound precipitated.
(iii) Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction.
22. A person suffering from liver disease is advised to avoid fatty and highly acidic foods. Give a 2
reason why each of the foods mentioned should be avoided by a person suffering from liver
disease.
Or
The survival of a species is promoted through creation of variations. Illustrate with an example.
23. Answer the following : 2
(i) Which hormone is responsible for the changes noticed in females at puberty ?
(ii) Dwarfism results due to deficiency of which hormone ?
(iii) Blood sugar level rises due to deficiency of which hormone ?
(iv) Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone ?
OR
Name the hormones responsible for the regulation of :
i) metabolism of carbohydrates , fats and proteins.
(ii) balance of calcium and phosphate.
(iii) blood pressure
(iv) water and electrolyte balance.

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24. State two positions in which a concave mirror produces a magnified image of a given object. 2
List two differences between the two images.
OR
What is the difference between virtual images produced by concave, plane and convex mirror
?
25. An electric bulb rated as 200W is used for 5 hours each day. Calculate the amount of electric 2
energy consumed in kWh in the month of July. Also calculate the cost of electricity consumed
if each unit costs 60 paise.
26. What is regeneration ? Why regeneration occur in Planaria but not in Amoeba ? 2
Or
Give any two ways in which biodegradable substances would affect the environment.
SECTION - C
Q.No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27. Take 3g of barium hydroxide in a test tube, now add about 2 g of ammonium chloride and mix 3
the contents with the help of a glass rod. Now touch the test tube from outside.
(i) What do you feel on touching the test tube ?
(ii) State the inference about the type of reaction occurred.
(iii) Write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.
OR
In the electrolysis of water :
(a) Name the gases liberated at anode and cathode.
(b) Why is it that the volume of gas collected on one electrode is two times that on the other
electrode?
(c) What would happen if dil. H2SO4 is not added to water ?

28. a) Write one word/term for the following : 3

(i) Water soluble base
(ii) A reaction between an acid and a base to form salt and water.
b) A calcium compound which is a yellowish white powder is used as a disinfectant and also
in textile industry. Name the compound. Which gas is released when this compound is left
exposed to air ?
29. Two 1+2
different =3
types of
plants
are shown in
the pictures
A and B .

A. Mimosa pudica ( Touch-me-not plant) B. Pisum sativum (Pea plant)

(a) Which type of stimulus is common for movement in both the plants A and B ?

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 (b) Plants do not have any nervous system but yet , if we touch a sensitive plant, some 1+1
observable changes take place in its leaves. Explain how could this plant respond to the +1=
external stimuli and how it is communicated ? 3
OR
A Cheetah , on seeing a prey, moves towards him at a very high speed.
(a) What causes the movement of his leg muscles ?
(b) How does the chemistry of cellular components of muscles change during this event?
(c) Why do tendrils coil around hard rough objects ?
30. Give reason why : 1+1
(a) Colonies of Yeast fail to multiply in water , but multiply in sugar solution . Give one +1=
reason for this. 3
(b) Bread moulds grow profusely on a moist slice of bread rather than on a dry slice of bread.
(c) All multicelluar organisms cannot give rise to new individuals through fragmentation or
Regeneration
OR
(a)What is depicted in the below mentioned scheme?

Phytoplanktons zooplanktons small fishes big fish

400k J 40 k J 4k J 0.4k J

(b)List two man-made ecosystems.

may be the possible reason?

31. An object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from a concave mirror of focal length 30 cm. 2+1
(a) Use mirror formula to find the distance of image from the mirror. =3
(b) Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer in part (a).
Or
What are the defects in human eye? Describe any 2 in detail.
32. (a) State Ohm's law. 1+1
(b) Draw a circuit diagram for the verification of Ohm's law. +1=
(c) The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is 60 V when it draws 3
current of 4A from the source. What current will the heater draw if the potential difference is
increased to 120 V.
33. (a) AB is a thick copper wire. When electric current 'I' flows through the wire, what change is 2+1
observed in the compass needle placed near the wire? Give reason for this observation. State =3
the change that would be observed if the direction of electric current in the wire is reversed.
(b) Draw the magnetic field lines to represent (i) a uniform magnetic field (ii) a non-uniform
magnetic field.
SECTION - D
Q.No. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.

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34. (a) State the relation between hydrogen ion concentration of an aqueous solution and 1+1+1+1+
its pH. 1=5
(b) An aqueous solution of common salt has a pH value of 7. Is this solution acidic,
basic or neutral?
(c) Which has a higher pH value, 1M Mg(OH)2 or 1M NaOH solution ?
(d) Tooth enamel is one of the hardest substances in our body. It undergo
damage due to eating chocolates and sweets . What should we do to prevent it?
(e) How does H+ ions exist in water ?
OR
Baking soda is used in small amounts for making bread and cakes. It helps to make
these soft and spongy. An aqueous solution of baking soda turns red litmus blue.
It is also used in soda acid fire extinguisher. Use this information to answer the
following questions.

(i) Write the equation for the reaction between baking soda and acid.

(ii) How does it help in extinguishing fire?

(iii) What is the reaction involved when it is heated?

(iv) Is the pH value of baking soda solution lower than or higher than 7?

(v ) Write the reaction involved in the preparation of Baking soda.

35. The given diagram shows the structure of a Human Body part. Answer the following
questions given below :
1+1+1+2=
5

(a) Name the given figure and identify the labelled part Q and R.
(b) Which part of the brain maintains posture and equilibrium of the body ?
(c) How is brain protected in our body ?
(d) Raja has met with an accident . After that he has lost the capacity to (i) walk in
straight line (ii) smell anything (iii) Does not feel full after eating . Which part of the

OR
(a) Name the human male reproductive organ that produces sperms and also secretes 2+1+1+1=
hormones. Write the functions of the hormone secreted. 5
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 (b) Name the parts of the human female reproductive system where (i) fertilization
and (ii) implantation occur respectively. Explain how the embryo gets nutrition inside
the mother
OR
How does pollination differ from fertilisation ?

36. (a) Draw magnetic field lines produced around a current carrying straight conductor 2+1+2=5
passing through cardboard.
(b)How will the strength of the magnetic field change, when the point where magnetic
field is to be determined, is moved away from the straight wire carrying constant
current? Justify your answer.
(c) Name and state the rule which determine the direction of magnetic field around a
straight current carrying conductor.
OR
(a) What is a solenoid? Draw a sketch to show the magnetic field lines produced by a 3+2=5
current carrying solenoid.
(b) List two precautions to be taken to avoid overloading in the domestic circuit. Also
state one difference between overloading and short circuiting.
SECTION - E
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts. Internal choice is
provided in one of these sub-parts
37. Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow 1+1
On the basis of reactivity of different metals with oxygen, water and acids as well as +2=
displacement reactions, the metals have been arranged in the decreasing order of their 4
reactivities. This arrangement is known as activity series or reactivity series of metals. The
basis of reactivity is the tendency of metals to lose electrons. If a metal can lose electrons easily
to form positive ions, it will react readily with other substances. Therefore, it will be a reactive
metal. On the other hand, if a meal loses electrons less rapidly to form a positive ion, it will
react slowly with other substances. Therefore, such a metal will be less reactive
a) Sodium or potassium pieces should not be thrown into a sink the laboratory. Why ?
b) Hydrogen is a non-metal, still it is given a place in the reactivity series. Why ?
© What would you observe when zinc is added to a solution of iron(II) sulphate ? Write the
chemical reaction that takes place.
OR
(c) Name two metals that start floating after sometime when immersed in water and why ?
38. Questions are based on the two tables given below. Study these tables related to human blood 1+1
pressure level and answer the questions that follow : +2=
Table-A 4
BLOOD SYSTOLIC mm Hg DIASTOLIC mm Hg
PRESSURE (Upper number) (Lower number)
CATEGORY
Normal 120 80
Elevated 120-129 Less than 80
High Blood 130 139 80 90
Pressure
(Hypertension)
Stage I

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 High Blood 140 or higher 90 or higher
Pressure
(Hypertension)
Stage 2
Hypertensive Higher than 180 Higher than 120
crisis (consult
your doctor
immediately)

Table-B
Time of Measurement Blood Pressure

Patient X Patient Y
Morning 75 115 85 125
Afternoon 79 122 80 120
Evening 82 132 75 110

(a) In the table B, at which time patent Y have ideal normal blood pressure ?
(b) Identify the patient, which have hypertension stage-1 blood pressure ?
(c) Which diet is the best for high blood pressure patient ? Give some examples.
OR
(c) What is the ideal blood pressure measurement of a human ? What are the main causes of
high blood pressure in human beings?
39. 1+1
battery as shown in the circuit. Calculate : +2=
4

(a) the total resistance of the circuit.

(b) the current through the circuit.
(c) the potential difference across the (i) electric lamp and (ii) conductor.
OR
(c) Calculate the power of the lamp.

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