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SECHON A

Q1. Battery

Bulb does not glov

The solution in the given fiyure is likely to be

(a)HNO, (byC;H,OH
Q2. The electroic configuration of three elements X, Yand(b)
Zare X- 2, H, 7. Y- 2,%,2, ard 7 2, 4
(a) Y and Z are metals Y and X areSon-metals
()X is a non -metal and Y is a metal (d) Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal

Q3. ldentify p, qandrin the following batanced reaction yes

heat
p Pb (NO3)2(s) --- q PbO(s) +r NO2(g) +02(g)
(a)2,2,4 (b) 2,4,2 (c) 2,4,4 4422

04. Milkiness
(a) Calciurm of limewater(b)
hydroxide disappears
Calcium when excess CÌ,Calcium
chloride is passedbicarbonate
duc to the fornation o carborate
(d)Calciun
Q5.When 50g of lead powder is added to300 ml of blue copper sulphate solution, after a few hours, the
solution becomes colourless. This is an example of
(a) Combination reaction (b) Deconposition reaction
(o Displacement reaction (d )Double displacement reaction

Q6.The process of conversion of vegetable oils to vegetable ghee involves:

(a) Hydrogenation reaction (b)Combustion reaction
(c) Oxidation reaction (d )Esterification reaction

p?. Acompound with the molecular formula CH, is known as: (d) Benzene
(a)Hexane (b) Hexene (Hexyne

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other productsi
O8) During cellular oxidation of Glucose, ATP is produced along with formation of molecules
ieaction. Which of the following events is associated with the production of naxivun ATP
molecule of Glucose during this
process? Synthesis of
Fa) ethanol in yeast (b) lactic acid in muuscle cells
(c) carbon dioxide in yeast cells (d) carbon dioxide in hunan cells
Q9. During deficiency of oxygen in lactic acidinthe
tissues of human beings pyurvic acid is converted into
(dj Golgi hody
(3rytoplasm (b) Chloroplast (c) mitochondria

Q10. The contraction andexpansion movement of the walls of the

(a) translocation food pipe is called (d) digestion
(b) transpiration eiperistaltie movement
Qll Posture and balance of the body is controlled by
(a) Pons (b) Medullaoblongata (d) Cercbrun
(9 Cerebellum
Q12. In human males, the testes lie in the scrotum,
(a) process of mating because it helps in the
() formation of sperms
(c) easy transfer of gamete (d) secretion of estrogen
Q13. Which statement is true for the rellection of light?
sa) The angle of incidence and angle of reflection are equal
(b) The reflected light is less bright than the incident light
(c) The sum of the angle of incidence and angle of reflection is always greater than 90"
(d) The beam of incident light after reilection
diverse at unequal angles.
Q14. The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be virtual, erect and larger
should be the position of the object? than the object. Where
(a) Between Fand C (b)At C (c) Beyond C A) Between P and F
In the given food chain, suppose the amount of energy at fourth
ehergy available at the producer level? trophic level is 5 kJ hat ilihe th
Grass ’ Grasshopper’ Frog ’ Snake - Hawk
(a) SkJ (b) 50 k J (c) 500kJ
Q 0.Accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in the food d) 5000 kJ
(rophic level is known as chain in increasing anmount at cach higher
(a) eutrophication (b) pollution ) biomagnification (d) accunmulation
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
selecting the appropriate option given below: questions by
A. Both A and R are true, andRis the correct
explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct
C. A is true but R is false. explanation of A.
D. A
is false but R is true

17.Assertion (A): The number of chromosomes in a cell and in a germ

the same in any species. cell is not
Reason (R): When 2 germ cells combine they restore the normal number of
chromosomes in aspecies.
Q18. Assertion (A): On adding dil. HCI to a test tube containing a substance X, a colourless gas is produced
which gives a pop sound when a burning match stick is brought near it.
Reason (R): In this reaction metal X is displaced by Hydrogen.
Q19. Assertion- A concave miror can form a real and inverted image larger than the object.
Reason- Aconcave mirror converges light rays.
Q20. Assertion(A): In internal fertilization male and female gametes fuse inside the female body
Reason(R): In all fishes fertilization takes place internally
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SECTION B
in a tesi tuhe, areaction takes
o21 When a solution of Polasstum iodide is added to ealtion oflead itrate
place. is this?
(a) What type of rcacion
h Write abalanccd chemical cquaion to represent the above reaction.
points:
Q22 Differentiate between alveoli and nephron on the basis of the following
S. No Teature Alveoli Nepl1ron
Structure and location

|2 Function

023. List the steps for the synthesis of glucose by the plants. What special
feature is found in desert plants related to this process!?
OR
Explain the role of the following enzymes in the process of digestion of food
in humans:
(i) Salivary amylase
(ii)Pepsin
(ii) Trypsin
(iv) Lipase
In the following figure, 3 cylindrical conductors A. B and C are
shown along with their lengths and
Q24.
areas of cross section.
LI2
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A A20O
(A) (B) (C)

respective resistance
Ifthese three conductors are made of the same material and Ra RR nd Rc the
then find
(1)RA/Rg and (2) RNRc

i Q 25.

The given figure shows the formation of an image by a lens shown by a thick line.
Analyse the figure and answer the following question:
What is the type of lens used?
What is the nature of the image and complete the ray diagram.
23. Explain the role of decomposers in the environment.
SECTION C
0 27. (a) Which gas is evolved at cathode during Chlor-alkali process. Why this process is named so?
(6) Differentiate between Baking soda and baking powder.
(c) Gypsum and POP are inter convertible. Justily your answer.
Q28. What is thermite reaction? Write down chencal equation also. What is its application?

Q29.Water is used by the leaves ofthe plants for photosynthesis. But rather than watering the lcaves,
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e water he plant through the soit. How does this water reach the leaves of the plant?
30. a) hat is fragnientation in organisms? Name amuBicellular oruanis1n wbich reproduces bythis tnethod
What is regeneration in organism? Describe regeneration in Planaria with the helo of a suitable daa
Q31 (A What is the fundannental diference between hyypermetropia and myopia in terms of optical
txperience of a person.
(B)The diagram helow shows a specialcase of arn eye defect.
(i} What is the defect that is shown in ihe figure?
(i)State one cause or such a defect?
(ii) Explain with tlhe reason if a concave lens can be used to
correct the defect?

032. Answer the following question's:

YWhat doyou mean by power? (1+2-3)
6 Establisha relationship between Joule and commercial unit of
electricity.
033. Ahouse fire broke out and the fire department was called to the
determined that a faulty electrical circuit was the cause of the fire. scene. After investigation it was
a) What could be the reason behind the faulty electrical circuit. Explain.
b) What is the role of an earth wire in an electrical circuit.

SECTION D

Q34. Howis copper obtained from its ore Cu-S?

Write only the chemical equations. How is copper thus obtained refined? Name and explain the process along
with a labelled diagram.

Q35. (a) In the female reproductive system of human beings, state the functions of:
() Ovary
(iü) Oviduct.
(b) Mention the changes which the uterus undergoes, when
(i) it has to receive a zygote.
(iü)no fertilisation takes place.
(c) State the functions of placenta.
OR
a)Draw adiagram ofthe longitudinal section ofa flower exhibiting germination of pollen on stigma and label
(i)ovary (i) male gem cell (ii) female germ cell and (iv) ovule on it.
b) Define self and cross pollination. (3+2)

Q36. Give reasons for the following:

a) Tungsten is used as a filament in electric lan1ps.
b)Series arrangement is not used for domestic circuits.
c)Three pin plug is used for heavy appliances.
djCopper wires are used for domesticcircuits.
e) Coils of electric toasters and electric irons are made up of alloys.
SECTION E
Q37. Carbon has the unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon., giving rise to large molecules.
This property is called catenation. These compounds nmay have long chains of carbon. branched chains of
carbon or even carbon atoms arranged in rings. in addition, carbon atoms may be linked by single, double or
tripie bonds.
(a What is the another versatile property of carbon?
(b) Give two example of unsaturated compounds.
(c) Draw the electron dot structure of second member of alkyne series.
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lcaves of Touch me not plant fold and droop soon after touching
movements occur in plants.

plant bending towards light

A. Shoots of a

not plant
Folding of leaves Touch me
B. answer the
movements in the plants, movements shown in part A
understand the
to help them towards ovule with the (1)
order
In
following questions: the pollentube animals. (1)
movement of growvth of parts in the
the movement ofbody
(a) Compare figure. B with the sunlight?
of the above shown in figure
sunflower plants towards three
Co1pare the movement ofshootsin the triangularends and ray of
(b) causes the bending having two When a
(c) What object made of glass parallel to one another. of 7 colours
transparent are not consisting
triangular glassprism isa ofa triangular glassprism But when white light that 7 colours are
result
Q39. The sides.Theopposite faces towards the base of prism different angle with the
rectangular bends by a
passes through aprismitcolour in itis refracted
light prism .Each
falls on the glass a specirum. uiole DatO4
spread out to formisdeviated the most. passing through the prism.
colour bending on rainbow,
(a) Which colour undergoes least for theformation of light through theprism
(b) Which phenomenais responsible refractionof
(c) Whichthe related well labelled diagram of
(d)Draw