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This document is a sample question paper for the Periodical Assessment-I for Class X Science at Indraprastha International School, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. It consists of 23 questions divided into three sections, with a total of 40 marks and a time allowance of 2 hours. Each section includes various types of questions, such as multiple choice, short answer, and long answer questions.

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X Science Sample Paper

This document is a sample question paper for the Periodical Assessment-I for Class X Science at Indraprastha International School, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. It consists of 23 questions divided into three sections, with a total of 40 marks and a time allowance of 2 hours. Each section includes various types of questions, such as multiple choice, short answer, and long answer questions.

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Indraprastha INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075

Session: 2025-26
Periodical Assessment -I
Science (Sample Paper)
Class: X Maximum Marks: 40
Time Allowed: 2 Hours

General Instructions

● This question paper consists of 23 questions and 5 printed pages.


● The question paper has three sections: A (Physics), B (Chemistry), and C (Biology).
● Attempt all the three sections on different sheets.
● Write all the answers neatly and legibly.
● Marks for each question are indicated against it.

SECTION A – PHYSICS (13 Marks)


1. Which of the following mirrors always forms an erect and virtual image of the object? 1
a. Concave mirror b. Plane mirror c. Convex mirror d. Both b and c

2. When an object is placed at the focus of a concave lens, the image formed is: 1
a. Real and inverted b. Virtual and erect
c. Same size as object d. Real and erect

3. A convex lens of focal length 10 cm forms an image at 20 cm from the lens. The object 1
distance must be:
a. 20 cm b. 15 cm c. 30 cm d. 10 cm

4. Which of the following is correct regarding refraction of light? 1


a. Light travels faster in water than air
b.Light bends away from normal when it enters denser medium
c. Refractive index is the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to that in the medium
d. Speed of light increases in glass compared to air

5. Assertion (A): Concave mirrors are used by dentists to view teeth. 1


Reason (R): Concave mirrors can form magnified and erect images when the object is
close.
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

6. During refraction through a triangular prism, a student notices the emergent ray is not 2
parallel to the incident ray.
a. Name the angle between the emergent and incident rays.
b. Explain the reason for this deviation.

7. An object is placed 30 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 15 cm. 3


a. Calculate the image position.
b. State the nature and magnification of the image.
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8. Draw a ray diagram for the image formation by a concave lens when the object is placed 3
beyond 2F. Mention nature, position, and size of the image.

SECTION B – CHEMISTRY (12 Marks)

9. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a chemical reaction? 1


a. Evolution of gas b. Change in temperature
c. Formation of precipitate d. Boiling of water

10. Which of the following metals will displace copper from copper sulphate solution? 1
a. Ag b. Au c. Fe d. Hg

11. What is observed when silver chloride is kept in sunlight? 1


a. It turns blue.
b. It decomposes to give silver and chlorine
c. It dissolves.
d. No change occurs .

12. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of zinc granules with dilute sulphuric 2
acid. Name the gas evolved and its test.

13. A reddish-brown gas is evolved when heating a nitrate compound in a test tube. 2
a. Identify the gas and write the balanced chemical equation.
b. State the type of chemical reaction.

14. a. Write balanced chemical equations for: 5


i. Decomposition of calcium carbonate
ii. Combination of hydrogen and oxygen to form water
b. Define corrosion and suggest two preventive methods.
c. Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents in the following:
CuO + H₂ → Cu + H₂O

SECTION C – BIOLOGY (15 Marks)

15. The enzyme pepsin acts in: 1


a. Mouth b. Small intestine c. Stomach d. Large intestine

16. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart? 1
a. Pulmonary vein b. Pulmonary artery c. Aorta d. Vena cava

17. The process of removal of metabolic wastes from the body is known as: 1
a. Reproduction b. Excretion c. Digestion d. Circulation

18. Which part of the leaf shows maximum photosynthesis? 1


a. Xylem b. Phloem
c. Spongy mesophyll d. Palisade mesophyll

19. Lenticels in plants help in: 1


a. Water absorption b. Reproduction c. Gaseous exchange d. Transpiration

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20. Assertion (A): Xylem transports food in plants. 1
Reason (R): Phloem is involved in water conduction.
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

21. Write two differences between arteries and veins. 2

22. Describe an experiment to prove that oxygen is necessary for photosynthesis. Draw a 2
diagram.

23. With reference to the process of nutrition in plants: 5


a. Name the pigment responsible for photosynthesis.
b. Define the term photosynthesis.
c. List the raw materials required for photosynthesis.
d. Explain any two adaptations in leaves that help carry out this process.

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