Class X

Science
(2024-25)

Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80

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
isexpected 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
questionsshould in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to
thesequestions should 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

No. Questions Marks

1 1

Which of the following is the correct observation of the reaction shown in the
above set up?
(a) Brown powder of Magnesium oxide is formed.
(b) Colourless gas which turns lime water milky is evolved.
(c) Magnesium ribbon burns with brilliant white light.
(d) Reddish brown gas with a smell of burning Sulphur has evolved.
2 On placing a copper coin in a test tube containing green ferrous sulphate 1
solution, it will be observed that the ferrous sulphate solution
(a) turns blue, and a grey substance is deposited on the copper coin.
(b) turns colourless and a grey substance is deposited on the copper coin.
(c) turns colourless and a reddish-brown substance is deposited on the
copper coin.
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 (d) remains green with no change in the copper coin.

3 The equation 1
Cu + xHNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + yNO2 + 2H2O
The values of x and y are –
(a) 3 and 5 (b) 8 and 6
(c) 4 and 2 (d) 7 and 1

4 Acid present in Vinegar is: 1

(a) Acetic acid

(b) Methanoic acid

(c) Oxalic acid

(d) Tartaric acid

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5 The soap molecule has a 1
(a) hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail

(b) hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic tail

(c) hydrophobic head and a hydrophobic tail

(d) hydrophilic head and a hydrophilic tail

6 Which of the following structures correctly represent the electron dot 1
structure of a Nitrogen molecule?

7 1
What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulses?

8 Which part of the brain gives us the sensation of feeling full and it is the centre 1
associated with hunger?
(a) Cerebrum
(b) Hypothalamus
(c) Cerebellum
(d) Medulla
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In the given Figure 15.1 the various trophic levels are shown in a pyramid. At
which trophic level is maximum energy available?
(a) T4
(b) T2
(c) T1
(d) T3

10 1

Which mode of reproduction is shown in the diagram given below?

(a) Budding
(b) Spore Formation
(c) Vegetative Propagation
(d) Binary Fission
11 The growth of pollen tubes towards ovules is due to: 1

(a) Hydrotropism

(b) Chemotropism

(c) Geotropism

(d) Phototropism

12 Gastric juice is secreted by gastric glands and contains hydrochloric acid, 1

mucus, and pepsin. Which activity will be affected in the absence of
hydrochloric acid?
a) Digestion of proteins.
b) Digestion of carbohydrates
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c) Digestion of lipids
d) Digestion of starch

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13 If the magnification produced by a convex lens is -1/3 and it forms a real 1
image at a distance of 20 cm from its optical centre. Find the position of
the object.
(a) + 60 cm
(b) -60 cm
(c) +30 cm
(d) -30 cm
14 The maximum resistance which can be made using four resistor each of
resistance ½ is Series
(a) 8 Ω
(b) 3 Ω
(c) 1 Ω
(d) 2 Ω

15 The strength of magnetic field of a current carrying solenoid is:

(a) minimum at its ends.
(b) uniform inside it at all points.
(c) maximum at its centre.
(d) zero at its centre.
16 A student sitting on the last bench is able to read the letters written in his
text book but cannot read the letters written on the blackboard.Which of
the following statements is correct?
(a) The near point of his eyes has receded away
(b) The near point of his eyes has come closer to him
(c) The far point of his eyes has come closer to him
(d) The far point of his eyes has receded away
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, 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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Assertion (A): Fresh milk in which baking soda is added, takes a longer time to
set as curd.

Reason (R): Baking soda increases the pH value of fresh milk.

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18 Assertion: Brown fumes are produced when lead nitrate is heated. 1
Reason: Nitrogen dioxide gas is produced due to thermal decomposition of
lead nitrate.
19 Assertion: Omnivores receive 10% of their energy from the trophic level below 1
them.

Reason: An omnivore is always in the trophic level just above herbivores.

20 Assertion(A): Higher is the refractive index of a medium or denser the 1
medium, lesser the velocity of light in that medium.

Reason (R): Refractive index of alcohol is 1.44.

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

21 Draw ray diagrams showing 2

(a) a hypermetropic eye and
(b) its correction using suitable optical device
Or
Why the blue colour of copper sulphate crystal disappears after heating?

22 2

In the above diagram:

(a) Which gas is produced in the reaction?
(b) What this diagram illustrates.Give chemical reactions?
23 List any two advantages of vegetative propagation. 2

(a) What is brine. 2

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(b) How sodium hydroxide is synthesize using brine? Give chemical
reaction also.

Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What are its causes 2
25 and what steps are being taken to limit this damage?

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26

Identify the types of reaction mentioned above in (i) and (ii). Give one
example for each type in the form of a balanced chemical equation.

SECTION - C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

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 Draw the diagram of female reproductive system and match and mark the
27 part(s): 3
(i) Where block is created surgically to prevent fertilization.
(ii) Where Copper-T is inserted?
(iii) Inside which condom can be placed.

28 A dry pellet of a common base B, when kept in open absorbs moisture and turns 3
sticky. The compound B is also a by-product of chlor-alkali process. Identify B.

State the type of reaction that occurs when B is treated with an acidic oxide, say
Sulphur dioxide. Also write chemical equation for the reaction involved.

Although electric kettle and electric toaster were used simultaneously in

29 the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the family, yet the two devices could 3
work efficiently due to 'fuse' used in the electric circuit.
(a) What is a fuse? Write the material used in fuse wires. How is a
fuse connected in an electric circuit?
(b) State the ratings of fuse used in electric circuits.

OR
A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. State your
observations for the following cases and give reasons for the same
in each case-
(a) Magnitude of electric current in wire is increased.
(b) The compass needle is displaced away from the wire.

30 The following organisms form a food chain 3

Insect, Hawk, Grass, Snake, Frog
(a) Draw the correct food chain diagram. Which of these will have highest
concentration of non-biodegradable chemicals? Name the phenomenon.

(b) Why are the human beings most adversely affected by bio-
magnification?

31 Study the ray diagram given below and answer the questions that follow: 3

(a) Is the type of lens used converging or diverging?

(b) List three characteristics of the image formed in above diagram.
(c) In which position of the object will the magnification be – 1?

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32 Draw a labelled diagram of the experimental set-up to study the action of 3
steam on a metal.Name the gas produced in the reaction by giving example
of suitable chemical reaction.

33 What is Homologous Series? How will you prove that C4H8 and C5H10 are 3
homologues?

SECTION - D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.

34 Three resistors R1, R2 and R3 are connected in parallel and the 5

combination is connected to a battery, ammeter, voltmeter and key. Draw
suitable circuit diagram and obtain an expression for the equivalent
resistance of the combination of the resistors.

35 (a) What are plant hormones? Name the plant hormones responsible for
the following: 5
(i) Growth of stem
(ii) Promotion of cell division
(iii) Inhibition of growth
(iv) Elongation of cells
(b) We are advised to take iodised salt in our diet by doctors. Justify it's
importance in our body.
OR
A person cannot see distinctly the objects placed at the least distance of
distinct vision for a normal eye. However, he can easily read a newspaper
by placing it at a distance of 40 cm from his eyes.
(a) Name the defect of vision in this case. List its two causes.
(b) Draw ray diagram for the correction of this defect.

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(a) What is the role of concentrated Sulphuric acid when it is heated 5
with Ethanol at 443 K. Give the reaction involved.

(b) Reshu by mistake forgot to label the two test tubes containing ethanol
and Ethanoic acid. Suggest an experiment to identify the substances
correctly? Illustrate the reactions with the help of chemical equations

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 SECTION - E
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts. Internal choice isprovided in
one of these sub-parts.

37 Two students decided to investigate the effect of water and air on iron
object under identical experimental conditions. They measured the mass of 4
each object before placing it partially immersed in 10 ml of water. After a
few days, the object were removed, dried and their masses were measured.
The table shows their results.

(a) What might be the reason for the varied observations of the two
students?
(b) In another set up the students coated iron nails with zinc metal
and noted that, iron nails coated with zinc prevents rusting. They also
observed that zinc initially acts as a physical barrier, but an extra
advantage of using zinc is that it continues to prevent rusting even if
the layer of zinc is damaged. Name this process of rust prevention
and give any two other methods to prevent rusting.

OR
(b) In which of the following applications of Iron, rusting will occur most?
Support your answer with valid reason.

A - Iron Bucket electroplated with Zinc

B - Electricity cables having iron wires covered with aluminium
C - Iron hinges on a gate
D - Painted iron fence

38 Pooja has green eyes while her parents and brother have black eyes. 4
Pooja’s husband Ravi has black eyes while his mother has green eyes
and father has black eyes.
(a) On the basis of the above given information, is the green eye colour a
dominant or recessive trait? Justify your answer.
(b) What is the possible genetic makeup of Pooja’s brother’s eye colour?
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 (c) What is the probability that the offspring of Pooja and Ravi will have
green eyes? Also, show the inheritance of eye colour in the offspring with
the help of a suitable cross

39 The pattern of the magnetic field lines around a current-carrying solenoid is

shown in the diagram given below. 4

One end of the solenoid behaves as a magnetic north pole, while the other
behaves as the south pole.
A strong magnetic field produced inside a solenoid can be used to
magnetise a piece of magnetic material, like soft iron, when placed inside
the solenoid. The magnet so formed is called an electromagnet.
(a) How does a solenoid behave like a bar magnet? Explain
(b) Why magnetic field is uniform at all points inside the solenoid ?
(c) List two ways of increasing the strength of an electromagnet kept inside the
solenoid if the material of the electromagnet is fixed

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