KVS ZIET CHANDIGARH
Sample Question Paper (1st Pre-Board)
2023-24 Class X
(Science)
Max. 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
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options for each question
1 - 20. There is no negative mark for an incorrect response.
Q. Questions Ma
No. rks
1 Which of the following INCORRECT statement about the given reaction? 1
3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4H2 (g)
(a) Iron metal is getting oxidized
(b) Water is getting reduced
(c) Water is acting as a reducing agent
(d) Water is acting as an oxidizing agent
2 Barium chloride, on reacting with ammonium sulphate, forms barium sulphate 1
and ammonium chloride. Which of the following correctly represents the type
of reaction involved?
(a) Displacement and Double displacement reaction
(b) Precipitation and Double displacement reaction
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(c) Combination and Double displacement reaction
(d) Double displacement reaction only
3 Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength 1
(a) H2O < CH3COOH < HCl (b) H2O < HCl< CH3COOH
(c) CH3COOH < H2O < HCl (d) HCl < H2O < CH3COOH
4 Which of the following INCORRECT statements is correct about an aqueous 1
solution of an acid and of a base?
(i) The higher the pH, the stronger the acid
(ii) The higher the the pH, weaker the acid
(iii) Lower the pH, stronger the base
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
5 The ability of metals is capable of making a deep, ringing sound. 1
(a) ductility (b) malleability
(c) sonorousity (d) conductivity
6 Which one of the following properties is not generally exhibited by ionic 1
compounds?
(a) Solubility in water
(b) Electrical conductivity in solid state
(c) High melting and boiling points
(d) Electrical conductivity in a molten state
7 An allotropic form of carbon 1
(a) Diamond
(b) Graphite
(c) Buckminster fullerene
(d) All of these
8 The main fruit ripening hormone is -
(a) Liquid in nature
(b) Solid in nature
(c) Gaseous in nature
(d) Semi-solid in nature
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9 Select the suitable option for the place ‘A’ based on the following equation- 1
(a) H2O
(b) 6 H2O
(c) 12 H2 O
(d) 6 H2
10 1
When ATP is broken down in the ADP, the quantity of energy released is-
(a) 30.5 KJ/ mol
(b) 30.5 j / mol
(c) 30.5 mol/ J
(d) 30.5 Calory
11 Pons is part of – 1
(a) Forebrain
(b) Midbrain
(c) Hindbrain
(d) Spinal cord
12 The Mendel observes which of the following ratios in his Dihybrid cross 1
experiment with Pea plant-
(a) 9:3:1:3
(b) 9:3:3:1
(c) 9:1:3:3
(d) 3:3:1:9
13 When an object is kept within the focus of a concave mirror, an enlarged 1
image is formed behind the mirror. This image is
(a) real
(b) inverted
(c) virtual and inverted
(d) virtual and erect
14 A person suffering from cataracts has 1
(a) elongated eyeball
(b) excessive curvature of the eye lens
(c) weakened ciliary muscles
(d) opaque eye lens
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15 1
Calculate the current flows through the 10 Ω resistor in the following circuit.
(a) 1.2 A (b) 0.6 A
(c) 0.2 A (d) 2.0 A
16 The distance between the optical centre and point of convergence is called 1
focal length in which of the following cases?
Questions No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Answer these questions by 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.
17 1
Assertion(A): Carbon compounds can form a chain, branched and ring
structures.
Reason (R): Carbon exhibits the property of catenation.
18 Assertion: In humans, the sex is determined by X and Y chromosomes. 1
Reason: The X chromosome in a daughter is always received by her father.
19 1
Assertion (A): HCl is released from the gastric gland of the stomach in
human beings.
Reason (R): HCl creates an acidic medium to help the protein-digesting
enzyme, the pepsin
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20 1
Assertion (A): The Compass is a small magnet and gives the direction of
magnetic field lines.
Reason (R): It gets deflected when brought near a bar magnet.
Section-B
Questions No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify 2
the type of reaction in each case.
(a) Nitrogen gas is treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst
at 773K to form ammonia gas.
(b) Sodium hydroxide solution is treated with acetic acid to form sodium
acetate and water.
OR
Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following reactions and
also classify them.
(a) Lead acetate solution is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid to form lead
chloride and acetic acid solution.
(b) Iron (III) oxide on heating with carbon monoxide gas reacts to form solid
iron and liberates carbon dioxide gas.
22 2
List any two roles of the saliva in the digestion process.
23 2
Draw a well-labelled diagram of the neuromuscular junction and label any
four parts.
24 Identify A, B and C and correlate their function 2
25 List two causes of hypermetropia. 2
26 Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of a solenoid through which a steady 2
current flow.
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Section-C
Questions No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 On heating blue-colored powder of copper (II) nitrate in a boiling tube, 3
copper oxide (black), oxygen gas and a brown gas X is formed
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction.
(b) Identity the brown gas X evolved.
(c) Identify the type of reaction.
28 Identify the compound X on the basis of the reactions given below. Also, 3
write the name and chemical formulae of A, B and C.
29 List the main three events that occur during the photosynthesis process 3
in green plants.
30 3
Two resistors of resistances 2 Ω and 4 Ω are connected in series with a
battery of 6 V with an ammeter to measure the current through a 4 Ω
resistor and a voltmeter to measure the voltage across 2 Ω resistor with
a closed plug key.
(i) Draw the circuit diagram
(ii) Calculate the readings of the ammeter and voltmeter.
31 One of the major causes of fire in office buildings is short-circuiting. List 1+2
three factors which may lead to the short circuit.
32 A person with a myopic eye cannot see objects beyond 1.2 m distinctly. 3
What should be the type of corrective lens used to restore proper vision?
Draw the corresponding diagram.
33 A convex lens has a focal length of 10 cm. At what distance from the 2+1
lens should the object be placed so that it gives a real and inverted
image 20 cm away from the lens? With the help of a ray diagram show
the formation of the image by the lens in this case.
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Section-D
Questions No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34 (a) Name the functional groups present in the following compounds 5
(i) CH3COCH2CH2CH2CH3 (ii) CH3CH2CH2COOH
(iii) CH3CH2CH2CH2CHO (iv) CH3CH2OH
(b) A compound X (C3H8O2) is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic
acid ‘A’ C2H4O2 and an alcohol ‘B’ (C2H6O) in the presence of a few
drops of H2SO4. Give the names and structures of (A), (B), (C) and the
compound X. Also write the reaction.
OR
(a) Draw the possible isomers of the compound with molecular formula
C3H6O and also give their electron dot structures.
(b) How would you bring about the following conversions? write the
reaction involved.
(a) Ethanol reacts with sodium
(b) Ethanol to ethene.
(c) Propanol to propanoic acid.
35 Explain the process of oxygenated blood transportation in the human
being with the help of a suitable diagram.
OR
a- Compare the role of vascular tissues in the plants.
How tubules of the kidney help in ultrafiltration of blood
36 The resistivity values of some substances are given below. 5
Materials A B C D E
Resistivity 1.6 x 10-8 6.4 x 10-8 10 x 10-8 96 x 10-8 100 x 10-
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(Ω m)
Answer the following questions in relation to them giving justification for
each
(i) Which material is best for making connecting cords?
(ii) Which material do you suggest to be used in heating devices?
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(iii) You have two wires of the same length and same thickness. One is
made of material A and another of material D. If the resistance of the
wire made of A is 2 Ω, what is the resistance of the other wire?
OR
(i) What are the factors on which the resistance of a conductor
depends?
(ii) Define the resistivity of a conductor. Write its S I unit.
(iii) What happens to the resistance of a conductor when
(a) its length is doubled and (b) its radius is halved?
SECTION - E
Questions 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 following questions. 4
On the basis of the reactivity of different metals with oxygen, water and
acids as well as displacement reactions, the metals have been arranged
in the decreasing order of their reactivities. This arrangement is known as
the 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.
(i) Which of the following metals is less reactive than hydrogen?
(a) Copper (b) Zinc (c) Magnesium (d) Lead
(ii) Which of the following metals is more reactive than hydrogen?
(a) Mercury (b) Platinum (c) Iron (d) Gold
(iii) Which of the following metals reacts vigorously with oxygen?
(a) Zinc (b) Magnesium (c) Sodium (d) Copper
(iv) Which of the following represents the correct order of reactivity for the
given metals?
(a) Na > Mg > Al > Cu (b) Mg > Na > Al > Cu
(c) Na > Mg > Cu > Al (d) Mg > Al > Na > Cu
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38 The endocrine system is made up of glands 4
that make hormones. Hormones are the body's
chemical messengers. They carry information
and instructions from one set of cells to another.
This system affects growth and development,
metabolism, sexual function, and mood. If your
hormone levels are too high or too low, you
may have an endocrine disease or disorder.
Endocrine diseases and disorders also occur if
your body does not respond to hormones.
Answer the questions based on the given diagram of the endocrine system-
a- Label A and B
b- Write one role of each and C and D
c- How F and G differ in their role. Mention only one difference.
OR
Which endocrine is responsible for
(a)Growth (b)Anger
(c)Sperm formation (d)Regulation of blood sugar level
39 The Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India and one of the highest in the 1+1+2
World. The
Tehri dam withholds a reservoir of capacity 4.0 km2 and a surface area
of 52 km2. It is used for irrigation, municipal water supply and the
generation of 1000 MW of hydroelectricity.
The Tehri Dam has been the object of protests. Environment activist
Shri. Sunder Lal Bahuguna led the ‘Anti-Tehri Dam movement’ from the
1980s to 2014. The protest was against the displacement of town
inhabitants and the environmental consequences of the weak ecosystem.
The relocation of more than 1,00,000 people from the area has led to
protracted legal battles over resettlement rights and ultimately resulted in
the delayed completion of the project.
(a) How is hydropower harnessed?
(b) Define 1 MW
(c) Mention two disadvantages of constructing Tehri Dam.
