Page 1 Sample Paper 2 CBSE Science Class 10

Sample Paper 2
Class X 2023-24
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected
to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A consists of 20 Objective Type questions carrying 1 mark each.
4. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the
range of 30 to 50 words.
5. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should
in the range of 50 to 80 words.
6. 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.
7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.

SECTION-A

Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 – 20.

1. Calculate the current flowing through the 10Ω resistor in the following circuit.

(a) 0.6 A
(b) 1.2 A
(c) 2.0 A
(d) 0.2 A

2. Three hydrocarbons X, Y and Z are shown below:

X : CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3;
Y : CH 3 - C / C - CH 2 CH 3 ;
Z : CH 3 CH 2 − CH = CH − CH 3
Identify the incorrect statements about these three hydrocarbons.
I. X and Y both differ by a — CH2 unit.
II. X and Z have the same boiling point.
III. All have different general formulae.
IV. Y and Z have different molecular masses.
 (a) II and III
(b) I and II
(c) All the statements are incorrect.
(d) I and IV

3. Which of the following phenomena occur, when a small amount of acid is added to water?
(i) Ionisation
(ii) Neutralisation
(iii) Dilution
(iv) Salt formation
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iii)

4. Two individuals are as shown using geometric shapes.

Their sex chromosomes are respectively denoted by Xf Xm and Xf Y. What are the possible combinations of sex
chromosomes for their male and female offspring respectively?
(a) XmY and XmXm
(b) XfXm and XmXm
(c) XmY and XmXf
(d) XfY and XmY

5. The directional movement in plants as shown in figure is due to which plant hormone?

(a) Abscisic acid

(b) Cytokinins
(c) Auxin
(d) Ethylene
6. The image shows the model of a family of dogs.

It can be observed that the offspring is similar to the parent but not identical. What is the likely reason for this?
(a) Fast multiplication of body cells
(b) Variation in the genetic material
(c) Effect of environment on the offspring
(d) Asexual mode of reproduction

7. Which among the following statements is incorrect

for magnesium metal?
(a) It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas
(b) It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame
(c) It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas.
(d) It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas

8. The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory:
Heat
2KClO 3 (s) Catalyst
2KCl (s) + 3O 2 (g)
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct about the reaction?
(a) It is a combination reaction.
(b) It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.
(c) It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature.
(d) It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by release of heat.

9. When a 4V battery is connected across an unknown resistor R there is a current of 100 mA in the circuit as shown
in the figure. The value of the resistance of the resistor is:

(a) 40 Ω
(b) 4Ω
(c) 0.4 Ω
(d) 400 Ω
10. In photosynthesis, which substances are used up, which are produced and which are necessary, but remain
unchanged after the reaction?

S. No. Used up Produced Remain Unchanged

(a) Carbon dioxide Water Oxygen
(b) Chlorophyll Carbon dioxide Water
(c) Oxygen Starch Cellulose
(d) Water Oxygen Chlorophyll

11. The most suitable material for making the core of an electromagnet is:
(a) iron
(b) steel
(c) aluminium
(d) soft iron

12. The image shows the Fleming’s left-hand rule.

Which option explains the rule to understand the working of motor?

(a) When a conductor is moved inside a magnetic field, current is produced in the conductor.
(b) When a current carrying conductor is moved with a force, it creates the magnetic field.
(c) When a current carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field, it experiences a force by magnetic field.
(d) When magnetic field is moved relative to the conductor, current is produced in the conductor.

13. Structural formula of benzene is :

14. A student added 10 g of calcium carbonate in a rigid container, secured it tightly and started to heat it. After some
time, an increase in pressure was observed, the pressure reading was then noted at intervals of 5min and plotted
against time, in a graph as shown below. During which time interval did maximum decomposition took place?

(a) 10-15 min

(b) 15-20 min
(c) 0-5 min
(d) 5-10 min

15. The diagram given below shows the human excretory system. Identify the function of part labelled as X:

(a) to produce urea

(b) to excrete urea
(c) to store urine
(d) to produce urine
16. In an attempt to demonstrate electrical conductivity through an electrolyte, the following apparatus (Figure) was
set up.

Which among the following statement(s) is (are) correct?

(i) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic.
(ii) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for conduction.
(iii) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete.
(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution.
(a) (ii) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (iv) only
(d) (ii) only

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

17. Assertion (A): Amount and timing of hormones released are regulated by feedback mechanisms.
Reason (R): Hypersecretion or hyposecretion of any hormone has a harmful effect on our body.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

18. Assertion (A): Domestic circuits are connected in parallel.

Reason (R): Parallel circuits have same current in every part of the circuit.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

19. Assertion (A): Herbivores have longer small intestine than carnivores.
Reason (R): Carnivores can digest cellulose due to the presence of enzyme, cellulase.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
20. Assertion (A): Clove oil is an olfactory indicator. Reason (R): Smell of clove can be characterised in acidic
medium, but it cannot be recognised in basic medium.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

SECTION-B

Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.

21. The diagram given below shows an object O and its image I.

Without actually drawing the ray diagram, state the following :

(i) Type of lens (Converging/Diverging).
(ii) List three characteristics of the image formed if this lens is replaced by a concave mirror of focal length f
and an object is placed at a distance 2f in front of the mirror.


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Define the following :
(i) Focal length.
(ii) Principal focus.

22. Look at the following figures. Choose the correct one and give reason for your answer.

23. Why is the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms much faster than in terrestrial organisms?

24. (i) What is translocation? Why is it essential for plants?

(ii) Where do the substances in plants reach as a result of translocation?
25. Write the names of the following compounds:

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A metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating its sulphide in the presence of air.
Identify the metal and its ore and give the reaction involved.

26. Distinguish between unisexual and bisexual flowers giving one example of each.

SECTION-C

Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

27. (i) Draw a block diagram to show the flow of energy in an ecosystem.
(ii) In a food chain of frogs, grass, insects and snakes assign trophic level to frogs. To which category of
consumers do they belong to?

28. A convex lens made of a material of refractive index n2 is kept in a medium of refractive index n1. A parallel beam
of light in incident on the lens. Draw the path of rays of light emerging from the convex Lens, if:
(i) n1 1 n2
(ii) n1 = n2
(iii) n1 2 n2
29. (i) List the factors on which the resistance of a conductor in the shape of a wire depends.
(ii) Why are metals good conductors of electricity whereas glass is a bad conductor of electricity? Give reason.
(iii) Why are alloys commonly used in electrical heating devices? Give reason.


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(i) Write Joule’s law of heating.
(ii) Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 coulomb of charge in two hours through a potential
difference of 40V.

30. A student holding a mirror in his hand, directed the reflecting surface of the mirror towards the Sun. He then
directed the reflected light on to a sheet of paper held close to the mirror.
(i) What should he do to burn the paper?
(ii) Which type of mirror does he have?
(iii) Will he be able to determine the approximate value of focal length of this mirror from this activity? Give
reason and draw ray diagram to justify your answer in this case.

31. Zinc granules were added to zinc sulphate, copper sulphate, aluminium sulphate and iron sulphate solutions as
shown below:

Based on the given information:

(i) In which test tubes would you observe the deposition of metal on zinc ? Give reason.
(ii) Arrange Zn, Cu, Al and Fe in the increasing order of reactivity.

32. Complete the following flow chart as per the given instructions :

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Write one function of each of the following components of the transport system in human beings :
(i) Blood vessels
(ii) Lymph
(iii) Heart
33. Identify the type of reactions taking place in each of the following cases and write the balanced chemical equation
for the reactions.
(i) Zinc reacts with silver nitrate to produce zinc nitrate and silver.
(ii) Potassium iodide reacts with lead nitrate to produce potassium nitrate and lead iodide.

SECTION-D

Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.

34. (i) Draw the diagram of female reproductive system and match and mark the following part(s) :
(a) Where block is created surgically to prevent fertilisation ?
(b) Where Copper-T is inserted ?
(c) Inside which condom can be placed ?
(ii) Why do more and more people prefer to use condoms ? What is the principle behind use of condoms ?

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Define pollination. Explain the different types of pollination. List two agents of pollination. How does suitable
pollination lead to fertilisation ?

35. (i) What is an electromagnet? List any two uses.

(ii) Draw a labelled diagram to show how an electromagnet is made.
(iii) State the purpose of soft iron core used in making an electromagnet.
(iv) List two ways of increasing the strength of an electromagnet, if the material of the electromagnet is fixed

36. (i) Explain the following terms with one example each:
(a) Corrosion
(b) Rancidity
(ii) Explain two ways by which food industries prevent rancidity.

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(i) Balance the following chemical equations:
(a) NaOH + H 2 SO 4 $ Na 2 SO 4 + H 2 O
(b) PbO + C $ Pb + CO 2
(c) Fe 2 O 2 + Al $ Al 2 O 3 + Fe + Heat
(ii) Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions:
(a) Barium chloride + Potassium sulphate $Barium sulphate + Potassium chloride
(b) Zinc + Silver nitrate $ Zinc nitrate + Silver
 SECTION-E

Question 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. Study the figure related to endocrine glands in human being (male) and answer the questions that follows.

(i) Which gland secretes digestive enzymes as well as hormones?

(ii) Which endocrine gland is present in females but not in males?
(iii) Name the endocrine glands P, Q, R and S.


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(iv) Name the hormone responsible for regulation of blood pressure. Also name the gland which secretes this
hormone.

38. A girl met with an accident and her leg got fractured. She went to an orthopedician for treatment. On examination,
the doctor mixed a white power in water and applied it to her leg along with the cotton and gauze. After a while,
it turned into white, solid, hard mass. The doctor said that it would support her fractured bone and help it to
join in the right position.
 (i) What is ‘white powder’ and ‘white hard solid mass’ called as? Write the chemical name of ‘white powder’
and ‘white hard solid mass.
(ii) After treatment, the doctor repacked the white powder back into moisture proof, airtight container. Why ?


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(iii) Write a chemical equation to show the reaction between white powder and water. Find the difference in
water molecules of white hard solid mass and white powder.

39. When light goes from one medium to another medium having different optical densities, then refraction of light
rays takes place. All the air in the atmosphere is not at the same temperature. Some of the air layers of the
atmosphere are cold (optically denser) whereas other layers of the atmosphere are comparatively warm (optically
rarer). So, in the atmosphere we have air layers having different optical densities.
Atmospheric refraction is the deviation of light from a straight line as it passes through the atmosphere due to the
variation in air density. Such refraction can raise or lower, or stretch or shorten the images of distant objects and
can also make distant objects appear to twinkle or shimmer.
(i) What is atmospheric refraction?
(ii) What causes atmospheric refraction?
(iii) Name the effects produced by atmospheric refraction.


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(iv) Which has more refractive index-hot air or cold air?