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Class 10 - Science
Sample Paper - 05 (2023-24)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: : 3 hours

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. Answers 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
1. What happens in the test tube shown here?

a) H2O will produce

b) SO2 will produce
c) No reaction
d) FeO will produce
2. The crystals of ferrous sulphate on heating gives:
a) Fe2O3 + H2SO4 +H2O
b) FeO+ H2O + SO2
c) FeO + SO3+ H2SO4+ H2O
d) Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3 + H2O
3. A drop of a liquid sample was put on the pH paper. The colour of the pH paper turned blue. The liquid sample could be
that of
a) Hydrochloric acid
b) Lemon juice
c) Ethanoic acid
d) Sodium bicarbonate solution
4. Butanone is a four carbon compound with the functional group:
a) - COOH
b) - CHO
c) - CO -

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d) - OH
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5. The property of metal by which it can be drawn into wires is called:

a) Ductility
b) Malleability
c) Conductivity
d) Sonorous
6. Match the following with the correct response:
(i) Bauxite (a) Silver
(ii) Hematite (b) Iron
(iii) Galena (c) Aluminium

(iv) Argentite (d) Lead

a) (i) - (c), (ii) - (b), (iii) - (d), (iv) - (a)
b) (i) - (c), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (a), (d) - (b)
c) (i) - (d), (ii) - (a), (iii) - (c) , (iv) - (b)
d) (i) - (a), (ii) - (c), (iii) - (b), (iv) - (d)
7. In the soap micelles
a) ionic end of soap is in the interior of the cluster and the carbon chain is out of the cluster.
b) both ionic end and carbon chain are in the interior of the cluster.
c) both ionic end and carbon chain are on the exterior of the cluster.
d) the ionic end of soap is on the surface of the cluster while the carbon chain is in the interior of the cluster.
8. Which of the following equations is the summary of photosynthesis?
a) 6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
b) 6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6CO2 + 6H2O
c) 6CO2 + 12H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
d) 6CO2 + H2O + Sunlight → C6H12O6 + O2 + 6H2O
9. Two pea plants one with round green seeds (RRyy) and another with wrinkled yellow (rrYY) seeds produce F1 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
iii. Wrinkled, yellow
iv. Wrinkled, green
a) (i) and (iv)

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b) (i) and (iii)
c) (ii) and (iii)
d) (i) and (ii)
10. Length of pollen tube depends on the distance between
a) pollen grain and upper surface of stigma
b) upper surface of stigma and lower part of style
c) pollen grain in anther and upper surface of stigma
d) pollen grain on upper surface of stigma and ovule
11. Which plant was chosen by Mendel to work upon?
a) Pea
b) Gram
c) Rose
d) All of these
12. Which is correct?
a) The wall of ventricle is thinner than that of atrium
b) Mammalian RBC is nucleated
c) Vertebrate heart is dorsally placed
d) Heart is surrounded by percardium
13. The fuse wire should have
a) Low resistance, High melting point
b) Low resistance, Low melting point
c) High resistance, High melting point
d) High resistance, Low melting point
14. 0.5 coulombs of charge flows through a conductor in 2 seconds. What is the magnitude of the current flowing through
the conductor?
a) 1 A
b) 0.5 A
c) 0.2 A
d) 0.25 A
15. For the management of wastes, we should follow:
a) 3Ps
b) 3Rs
c) 3Qs
d) 3As
16. The structural and functional unit of the environment is known as ____________.
a) Ecosystem
b) Biosphere
c) Food chain
d) Food web
17. Assertion (A): The balancing of chemical equations is based on the law of conservation of mass.
Reason (R): Total mass of reactants is equal to the total mass of products.
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.

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18. Assertion (A): Vasectomy is a surgical method of birth control.
Reason (R): In a vasectomy, a small portion of the oviduct is cut or tied properly.
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.
19. Assertion (A): A small coil carrying current, in equilibrium, is perpendicular to the direction of the uniform magnetic
field.
Reason (R): Torque is maximum when plane of coil and direction of the magnetic field are parallel to each other.
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.
20. Assertion (A): Ecology is study of relationship between living organisms and their environment.
Reason (R): The biotic community and non-living environment of an area function together to form an ecosystem.
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.
Section B
21. Carbon forms compounds mainly by covalent bonding. Why?
22. Mention the function of seminal vesicles.
23. What is geotropism? Draw a labelled diagram of a potted plant showing positive geotropism and negative geotropism.

OR

Compare the functioning of alveoli in the lungs and nephrons in the kidneys with respect to their structure and
functioning.
24. A concave mirror produces three times magnified (enlarged) real image of an object 10 cm in front of it. Where is the
image located?
25. Rearrange the following according to their trophic levels in a food chain.
Fish, zooplankton, seal, phytoplankton

OR

What measures are taken to protect the depletion of ozone layer?

26. When sunlight passes through the canopy of a dense forest, the light is scattered. Explain.
Section C
27. Nikita took Zn, Al, Cu, Fe, Mg and Na metal and put each metal in cold water and then hot water. She reacted the metal
with steam
(i) Name the metal which reacts with cold water.
(ii) Which of the above metals react with steam?
(iii) Name the metal which reacts with hot water.
(iv) Arrange these metals in order of increasing reactivity.

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28. i. List in tabular form three chemical properties on the basis of which we can differentiate between a metal and a non-
metal.
ii. Give reasons for the following:
a. Most metals conduct electricity well.
b. The reaction of iron (III) oxide [Fe2O3] with heated aluminum is used to join cracked machine parts.

OR

i. Write the steps involved in the extraction of pure metals in the middle of the activity series from their carbonate ores.
ii. How is copper extracted from its sulphide ore? Explain the various steps supported by chemical equations. Draw
labelled diagram for the electrolytic refining of copper.
29. Describe the structure of human urinary system.
30. Name the plant Mendel used for his experiment. What type of progeny was obtained by Mendel in F1 and F2 generations
when he crossed the tall and short plants? Write the ratio he obtained in F2 generation plants.
31. What is atmospheric refraction? Explain with the help of a labelled diagram that the position of a star as seen by us is not
its true position.
32. The following circuit diagram shows three resistors 2Ω, 4Ω, RΩconnected to a battery of e.m.f. 2V and internal
resistance 3Ω. A main current of 0.25 A flows through the circuit.
a. What is the potential difference across RΩand 2Ω resistors ?
b. Calculate the value of R.

33. a. What is the heating effect of electric current?

b. Write an expression for the amount of heat produced in a resistor when an electric current is passed through it stating
the meanings of the symbols used.
c. Name two appliances based on heating effect of electric current.
Section D
34. Look at the given figure and answer the following questions:

i. What change would you observe in the calcium hydroxide solution taken in tube B?
ii. Write the reaction involved in test tubes A and B respectively.
iii. If ethanol is given instead of ethanoic acid, would you expect the same change?
iv. How can a solution of lime water be prepared in the laboratory?

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An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular formula C2H4O2. This
compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet smelling compound B.
i. Identify the compound A.
ii. Write the chemical equation for its reaction with ethanol to form compound B.
iii. How can we get compound A form B?
iv. Name the process and write corresponding chemical equation.
v. Which gas is produced when compound A reacts with washing soda? Write the chemical equation.
35. i. Draw a diagram showing the germination of pollen on the stigma of a flower and mark on it the following
organs/parts:
a. Pollen Grain
b. Pollen tube
c. Stigma
d. Female germ cell
ii. State the significance of the pollen tube.
iii. Name the parts of a flower that develop after fertilization into
a. Seed
b. Fruit

OR

Given below is a well-labelled diagram showing synapse between the two neurons.

Using the given diagram, answer the following questions:

i. What is the sequence in which nerve impulse travels?
ii. How synapse between two neurons acts as a one-way valve?
iii. Which chemical substance is released when an electrical impulse coming from the receptor reaches the end of the
axon of a sensory neuron?
iv. How a neurotransmitter starts an electrical impulse in the next neuron?
v. Which part of the neuron has a synaptic knob?
36. An object is placed at a distance of 60 cm from a concave lens of focal length 30 cm.
i. Use the lens formula to find the distance of the image from the lens.
ii. List four characteristics of the image (nature, position, size, erect/inverted) formed by the lens in this case.
iii. Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer to the part(ii).

OR

i. What is meant by power of a lens? Define its SI unit.

ii. You have two lenses A and B of focal lengths +10 cm and - 10 cm, respectively. State the nature and power of each
lens. Which of the two lenses will from a virtual and magnified image of an object placed 8 cm from the lens? Draw
a ray diagram to justify your answer.

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Section E
37. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
The dissolving of an acid or a base in water is a highly exothermic reaction. Care must be taken while mixing
concentrated nitric acid or sulphuric acid with water. The acid must always be added slowly to water with constant
stirring. If water is added to a concentrated acid, the heat generated may cause the mixture to splash out and cause burns.
The glass container may also break due to excessive local heating. Look out for the warning sign on the can of
concentrated sulphuric acid and on the bottle of sodium hydroxide pellets.

i. What is the exothermic reaction?

ii. Write an example of an exothermic reaction.

OR

How will you obtain sulphuric acid from an acidic oxide?

38. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
Adrenaline is secreted directly into the blood and carried to different parts of the body. The target organs or the specific
tissues on which it acts include the heart. As a result, the heart beats faster, resulting in the supply of more oxygen to our
muscles. The blood to the digestive system and skin is reduced due to contraction of muscles around small arteries in
these organs. This diverts the blood to our skeletal muscles. The breathing rate also increases because of the contractions
of the diaphragm and the rib muscles. All these responses together enable the animal body to be ready to deal with the
situation. Such animal hormones are part of the endocrine system which constitutes the second way of control and
coordination in our body.

i. How does chemical coordination take place in animals ?

ii. Which hormone is called an emergency hormone?
iii. Where are the adrenal gland present in our body?

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OR

How does our body respond when adrenaline is secreted into the blood ?
39. Read the text carefully and answer the questions:
A student fixes a sheet of white paper on a drawing board using some adhesive materials. She places a bar magnet in the
centre of it and sprinkles some iron filings uniformly around the bar magnet using a salt-sprinkler. On tapping the board
gently, she observes that the iron filings have arranged themselves in a particular pattern.
i. Draw a diagram to show this pattern of iron filings.
ii. Draw the magnetic field lines of a bar magnet showing the poles of the bar magnet as well as the direction of
the magnetic field lines.
iii. How is the direction of magnetic field at a point determined using the field lines? Why do two magnetic field
lines not cross each other?

OR

How are the magnetic field lines of a bar magnet drawn using a small compass needle? Draw one magnetic field
line each on both sides of the magnet.

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Class 10 - Science
Sample Paper - 05 (2023-24)

Solution

Section A
1. (c) No reaction
Explanation: No reaction takes place because Fe is less reactive than Zn
Fe + ZnSO4 → No reaction
2. (d) Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3 + H2O
Explanation: FeSO4 on heating gives Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3 + H2O.

At 300 oC, hydrated ferrous sulphate becomes anhydrous and colourless. This salt when strongly heated breaks up to
form a ferric oxide with the evolution of SO2 and SO3.
FeSO4.7H2O → FeSO4 → Fe2O3 + SO2 ↑ + SO3 ↑
3. (d) Sodium bicarbonate solution
Explanation: Blue paper that does not change colour indicates the sample is a base. Red paper turn in blue indicates the
sample is basic. Sodium bicarbonate is basic in nature all other solutions are acetic nature. So, the liquid sample could be
a sodium bicarbonate solution.
4. (c) - CO -
Explanation:

Butanone (CH3COCH2CH3) is the second member of ketones. It is a four carbon compound with ketone functional
group (- CO -). The ketone functional group has two free valencies which are satisfied by one methyl ( -CH3 ) group and
one ethyl ( -C2H5 ) group.

5. (a) Ductility
Explanation: Ductility
6. (b) (i) - (c), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (a), (d) - (b)
Explanation: (i) - (c), (ii) - (d), (iii) - (a), (d) - (b)
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7. (d) the ionic end of soap is on the surface of the cluster while the carbon chain is in the interior of the cluster.
Explanation: The non-polar hydrophobic tails of soap are oil or grease-loving and so will embed into the grease and oils
that help dirt and stains adhere to surfaces. The hydrophilic heads, however, remain surrounded by the water molecules
to which they are attracted. In soap micelles, the ionic end of soap is on the surface of the cluster while the hydrocarbon
chain is in the interior of the cluster.
8. (a) 6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
Explanation: The summary equation of photosynthesis is
6CO2 + 12H2O + Chlorophyll + Sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
Photosynthesis is a process by which green plants make their own food, e.g., glucose. CO2 and H2O in the presence of
sunlight energy and chlorophyll in the presence of Oxygen gas is released during the process of photosynthesis.
9. (c) (ii) and (iii)
Explanation: The new combination in F2 progeny will be round, yellow, and wrinkled green. The phenotypic ratio

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9:3:3:1 is obtained. This can be shown by following Punette square:

10. (d) pollen grain on upper surface of stigma and ovule

Explanation: The length of the pollen tube depends on the distance between the upper surface of the stigma and the
ovule.
11. (a) Pea
Explanation: Mendel selected Pisum sativum (a pea plant )of his ground to observe the characteristics of progeny
produced.
12. (d) Heart is surrounded by percardium
Explanation: The pericardium is a double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels. The
pericardial sac has two layers, a serous layer and a fibrous layer. It encloses the pericardial cavity which contains
pericardial fluid. The pericardium fixes the heart to the mediastinum, gives protection against infection, and provides the
lubrication for the heart.

13. (d) High resistance, Low melting point

Explanation: A fuse wire has high resistance and low melting point so that it will melt if a current of large magnitude
passes through the wire.
14. (d) 0.25 A
Explanation: The electrical current is a measure of the amount of electrical charge transferred per unit of time. It
represents the flow of electrons through a conductive material, such as a metal wire. It is measured in amperes.
Given charge Q = 0.5 C
Time t = 2 sec
Let the magnitude of the current flowing through the conductor be I.
Q
Therefore, I = = 0.25 A
0.5
=
t 2

15. (b) 3Rs

Explanation: The three Rs - reduce, reuse and recycle - all help in the management of wastes. They conserve natural
resources, landfill space and energy.
16. (a) Ecosystem
Explanation: An Ecosystem is the basic part of environment where there is interaction between the biotic and the

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abiotic components of the environment. It resembles the environment in a miniature form. Therefore, it is the structural
and functional unit of environment.
17. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
18. (c) A is true but R is false.
Explanation: Vasectomy is a surgical method or birth control in which a small portion of the sperm duct is cut or tied
properly.
19. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The torque acting on a coil is given by,
τ = NIA Basinθ
where θ is the angle between the plane of the coil and the direction of magnetic field. When θ = 90o, then τ = 0. The coil
tries to orient itself in this position. Thus in equilibrium, the coil acquires a position, such that its plane makes an angle
90o with the direction of magnetic field.
20. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Section B
21. The most common type of bond formed by carbon is a covalent bond. In most cases, carbon shares electrons with other
atoms. This is because carbon has 4 valence electrons and so to complete its octet configuration, either it need to gain 4
more electron or loose 4 electron. It is not possible as it needs lot of energy to either loose or gain 4 electrons.
Examples of covalent bonds formed by carbon include carbon-carbon bonds and carbon-hydrogen bonds.
22. Seminal Vesicle: Its secretion form a major part of the semen (60%). Its secretion is alkaline in nature which neutralises
the effect of acid in the female genital tract. It has fructose sugar which provides nutrition and energy to the sperm.
23. The growth of the parts of plants in response to the force of gravity is called geotropism. The upward growth of plant
shoots is an instance of negative geotropism and the downward growth of roots is positive geotropism.

OR

Alveoli Nephrons
Structure Structure
(i) Alveoli are tiny balloon-like structures present
(i) Nephrons are tubular structures present inside the kidneys.
inside the lungs.
(ii) The walls of the alveoli are one cell thick and it (ii) Nephrons are made of glomerulus, bowman’s capsule, and
contains an extensive network of blood capillaries. a long renal tube.
Function Function
(i) The exchange of O2 and CO2 takes place between (i) The blood enters the kidneys through the renal artery. The
the blood of the capillaries that surround the alveoli blood is entered here and the nitrogenous waste in the form of
and the gases present in the alveoli. urine is collected by collecting duct.

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(ii) Alveoli are the site of gaseous exchange. (ii) Nephrons are the basic filtration unit.
24. Let magnification, m =
−v
−3 =
u

Image distance, v = 3u
focal length, f = ?
Object distance, u = -10cm
1 1 1
= +
f u v

v = 3(-10)
v = -30cm.
As value of v is -ve therefore position of image is infront of the mirror by 30cm.
25. A food chain always start with producers followed by primary, secondary and tertiary consumer thus, the food chain will
be Phytoplankton, zooplankton, fish, seal.

OR

Measures taken to protect ozone layer are -

(A) International restrictions in the use and manufacture of CFCS and halons were implemented to reduce the ozone
depletion.
(B) The adoption of Vienna convention for the protection of the ozone layers in 1985.
(C) Promotion of an international treaty known as Montreal protocol (1987), to which over 140 countries agreed to the
reduction and eventual phasing out of the manufacture and use of most ozone depleting substances.
26. In the forest, mist contains tiny droplets of water which act as particles of colloid dispersed in air. When the sunlight
enters the dense forest, the rays of light pass through these particles of colloids and get scattered. Due to the scattering of
light, the path of the sun ray is clearly visible. This is called the 'Tyndall effect'.
Section C
27. (i) Na
(ii) Al, Zn, Fe
(iii) Mg
(iv) Na>Mg>Al>Zn>Fe>Cu
28. i. Difference between Metals and Non-metals:
Metals Non-metals
They react with oxygen to neutral
They react with oxygen to form basic oxide.
or basic oxide.
2M g + O2 → 2M gO
Magnesium Magnesium oxide 4C (s) + O2 (g) → C O2 (s)
C arbon C arbondioxide

They react with water to produce metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
They do not react with water,
Mg + 2H2O ⟶ Mg(OH)2 + H2

Generally, they do not combine with hydrogen except sodium, potassium, and They react with hydrogen to
calcium which form ionic hydrides. form covalent hydrides.
ii. a. Metals for example Na have an electronic configuration of 2, 8, 1 i.e. It has one free electron. This electron moves
through the metal and conducts an electric current due to the presence of a free electron. So, metals conduct
electricity because they readily give up their valence electron.
b. F e 2 O3 + 2Al → Al2 O3 + 2F e(l)
(s) s
(s) (H eat)

It is a thermite reaction.
This reaction is an exothermic reaction the reaction produces a large amount of heat due to which iron metal is
produced in molten form and use to join the tracks.

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OR

i. Pure metals are extracted from their carbonate ores through the following steps:
a. Concentration of Ore:
Gangue first needs to be removed from the ore keeping in mind the differences in physical and chemical
properties of gangue and ore.
b. Calcination:
The carbonate ores must be heated strongly in the absence of air to convert them into metal ores.
Δ

For example: ZnC O 3 (s) −

→ ZnO + C O2 (↑)

c. Reduction:
Next, reduction is carried out using a more reactiave metal or carbon.
For example: ZnO + C → Zn + CO
This happens because carbon has a greater binding affinity for oxygen than Zinc does.
Finally, the obtained metal is refined by electrolysis of their salt solutions.
ii. Copper glance is the ore of copper sulphide. It is first roasted and then the remaining Cu2O is reduced using Cu2S in
the tank.
Δ

2C u2 S + 3O2 −
→ 2C u2 O + 2S O2
Δ

2C u2 O + C u2 S −
→ 6C u + S O2

This way, copper metal is extracted.

Electrolytic refining of copper: The electrolyte is a solution of acidified copper sulphate. The anode is impure
copper, whereas, the cathode is a strip of pure copper. On passing electric current, pure copper is deposited on the
cathode.
29. The urinary system consists of the following:
1) Kidneys
2) Ureters
3) Urinary bladder
4) Urethra
1) Kidneys: The kidneys are a pair of bean shaped delicate organs. They are situated one on each side of the middorsal
line of the abdominal cavity, just below the level of the stomach.
2) Ureters: They are two tubes about 30 cm long, emerging from each kidney with the pelvis of which they are
continuous. The ureters run downwards and inwards and open into the urinary bladder.
3) Urinary bladder: It serves as a reservoir for the urine. It is a hollow muscular organ lined by stratified epithelium. Its
average capacity for storages is about 500 mm. It is situated in the cavity of the pelvis just behind the pubic symphysis.
4) Urethra: The urethra in two sexes differ. The male urethra is about 20 cm in length.

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The female urethra is a short duct of about 4 cm long and its extends from the urinary bladder to the external urethra
orifice which is in the vestibule just above and anterior to the vaginal orifice.
30. i. Plant used by Mendal is Garden Pea Plant (Pisum sativum).
ii. F1 - All tall; F2 - Tall and short
iii. The ratio in F2 progeny is 3:1.

31. Atmospheric refraction:- The refraction of light caused by the earth's atmosphere (having their layers of varying optical
densities) is called atmospheric refraction.
Light from a star is refracted as it leaves space and enters the earth's atmosphere. Air higher up in the sky is rare but that
near the Earth's surface is denser. So, as the light from a star comes down the dense air bends the light more. Therefore,
the apparent position to the star is slightly different from its actual position.

32. Current in the circuit = 0.25 A

Current through 4Ω wire = 0.25 A
a. P.D. across RΩ = 2 – (1 + 0.75) = 0.25 V

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Where R' is the combined resistance of 2 and R Ω in parallel and is given by

1 1 1 2 +R ′ 2R
′
= + = or R =
R R 2 2R 2 +R

P.D. across R ′
= 0.25 R
′
= 0.25 ×
2R
=
0.5R

2 +R 2+ R

P.D. across R' =.0.25 volt from (c)

0.5R 2R
∴ 0.25 = or 1 =
2 + R R +2

R + 2 = 2R Or r = 2Ω
33. a. When an electric current passes through a conductor (like a high resistance wire) the conductor becomes hot after
some time and produces heat. This is called heating effect of Electric Current.
Ex: A bulb becomes hot after its use for some time. This is because of heating effect of electric current.
b. We Know that
H=P×t
Energy
H= Time
× t

∵ Energy = V.Q
V .Q.t
H= t

H = Vit
∵ V = IR
H = I2Rt
Other form
H=V
V
[ ]t
R

Where
I = Current
R = Resistance
t = Time
c. Two devices which work on the heating effect of electric current are:
i. Electric heater
ii. Electric iron
Section D
34. i. Calcium hydroxide solution in the test tube B becomes milky.
ii. The reaction in test tube A:
CH3COOH + NaHCO3 ⟶ CH3COONa + CO2 + H2O
The reaction in test tube B:
Ca(OH)2 + CO2 ⟶ CaCO3 + H2O
iii. Ethanol does not react with sodium hydrogen carbonate. Hence, the same change cannot be observed.
iv. For this, take distilled water in a beaker and mix calcium carbonate powder in it. After stirring thoroughly, wait till
the mixture settles. Decant the clear liquid from the beaker. This liquid is lime water.

OR

i. A is ethanoic acid (CH3COOH). Commonly, known as acetic acid. Its 5 % solution in water is used to prepare
vinegar, which is used as preservatives for pickles.
C onc.H2 SO4

ii. C H 3 C OOH +C 2 H5 OH −−−−−−−−→ C H3 C OOC2 H5 + H2 O

(A) Ethanol (B)

iii. Compound A (ethanoic acid) can be obtained from compound B (ethyl ethanoate) by the action of a base.

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iv. Saponification.
NaOH

C H3 C OOC2 H5 −−−−→ C2 H5 OH + CH
3
C OON a
Ethanol

v. CO2 gas is produced. This reaction is same as reaction of acid with metal carbonate.
C H3 C OOH + N a2 C O3 → 2C H3 C OON a + H2 O + C O2 ↑
W ashing soda

35. i.

ii. Pollen tubes act as conduits to transport the male gamete cells from the pollen grain-either from the stigma to the
ovules at the base of the pistil or directly through ovule tissue in some gymnosperms.
iii. After fertilization
a. Ovules develop into Seed
b. The ovary develops into a Fruit

OR

i. Nerve impulses travel from one neuron to the other neuron in the following way:
Dendrites → Cell body → Axon → Nerve endings at the tip of axon → Synapse → Dendrite of next neuron
ii. The synapse between two neurons acts as a one-way valve that allows electrical impulses to pass in one direction
only.
iii. A chemical substance called a neurotransmitter is released when an electrical impulse coming from the receptor
reaches the end of the axon of sensory neurons.
iv. The neurotransmitter crosses the synapse and starts a similar electrical impulse in the dendrite of the next neuron. In
this way, the electrical impulses pass from one neuron to the next across the synapse.
v. Axon has a swollen structure at its end called synaptic knob or bouton. It is also termed as the nerve fibre.
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36. i. u = - 60 cm, f = - 30 cm, v = ?
1
= −
1

v
( By using lens formula)
1

u
f

1 1 1
∴ = +
v f u

1 1 −3
= + =
(−30) (−60) 60

∴ v = - 20 cm

ii. (i) Nature of image: Virtual

(ii) Position: 20 cm from lens on the same side as the object.
(iii) m = v/u =
−20 1
=
−60 3

So, the size of the image is one-third of the object.

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(iv) Image is Erect

iii. The ray diagram is shown below:

OR

The ability of a lens to converge or diverge light rays is called power of the lens. It is defined as the reciprocal of focal
length. It's SI unit is dioptre (D). If focal length is expressed in metres, then power is expressed in dioptre. We can say,
dioptre is the power of a lens whose focal length is one metre. For concave lens P and f are negative. For convex lens P
and f are positive. Lens A of focal length + 10 cm is convex lens
and power, P =
100 100
= = +10D
f(in cm) 10

Lens B of focal length - 10 cm is concave lens

and power, P =
100 100
= = −10D
f(in cm) −10

Lens A (i.e. convex lens) will form a virtual and magnified image of an object placed 8 cm from it, as shown.

Section E
37. i. An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases energy through light or heat.
ii. Mixing of acid with water is a highly exothermic reaction.

OR

When sulphur trioxide (acidic oxide) is dissolved in water, an exothermic reaction takes place with the
formation of sulphuric acid.
SO3 + H2O → H2SO4
38. i. In animals, chemical coordination is achieved through the agency of hormones which function as chemical
messengers. Different plant hormones help to coordinate growth, development, and responses to the
environment.
ii. Adrenaline hormone is called an emergency hormone. Adrenaline hormone is released into the blood from the
adrenal gland during stimulation of the nervous system.
iii. The adrenal gland is present on the upper side of each kidney in our body.

OR

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Adrenaline hormone is secreted in small amounts all the time. But in large amounts, it is secreted when a person
is frightened. It increases the rate of heartbeat and breathing, raises blood pressure and allows more glucose go
into the blood to give us a lot of energy so as to quickly fight or run away from the frightening situation.

39. i.

ii.

iii. The direction of a magnetic field at a point is determined by placing a small compass needle. The N - pole of
compass indicates the direction of magnetic field at that point.
If magnetic field lines intersect each other, then at the intersection point there will be two directions of the same
field which is not possible.

OR

Magnetic field lines can be drawn by moving a small compass from point to point around a magnet. At each
point, draw a short line in the direction of the compass needle. Joining the points together reveals the path of the
magnetic field lines.

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