SAMPLE PAPER

Term1(2024-25)
CLASS X (Mathematics)
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions: This Question paper contains - five sections A, B, C, D and E. Each
section is compulsory. However, there are internal choices in some questions.
1. Section A has 18 MCQs and 02 Assertion-Reason based questions of 1 mark each.
2. Section B has 5 Very Short Answer (VSA)-type questions of 2 marks each.
3. Section C has 6 Short Answer (SA)-type questions of 3 marks each.
4. Section D has 4 Long Answer (LA)-type questions of 5 marks each.
5. Section E has 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (4 marks
each) with sub parts.

SECTION A

(Multiple Choice Questions) Each question carries 1 mark

1. The LCM of smallest prime and smallest odd composite natural number is : 1
a) 6 b)12 c)18 d) 24

2. The ratio of the distances of point P(3,4) from the origin to that from y-axis is : 1
a) 3:5 b) 5:3 c) 5:4 d) 3:4

3. For what value of k, the product of the zeroes of the polynomial 1

2
𝑘𝑥 − 4𝑥 − 7 𝑖𝑠 2 :
−1 −7 7 −2
a) 14 b) 2
c) 2
d) 7

4. If the lines 3x+2ky=2 and 2x+5y+1=0 are parallel , then the value of k is : 1
−5 2 15 3
a) 4 b) 5 c) 4 d) 2

5. 2
The roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 − 0. 04 = 0 𝑎𝑟𝑒 : 1
a) ± 0. 2 b) ± 0. 02 c) 0.4 d) 2

6. The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 33 and 264 respectively . The first 1
number when divided by 2 gives a quotient 33 . The other number is
a) 162 b)32 c)66 d)132

7. If sinθ = ½, 0° ≤ θ ≤ 90°, then the value of

𝑡𝑎𝑛2θ
is 1
𝑐𝑜𝑠2θ
3
a) 0 b) ¼ c) 2
d) 2√3
8. Rama has a triangular cabinet that fits under her staircase . 1

The total height of the cabinet is 144 cm . What is the height DE of the
bottom-most shelf ES .
a) 18 cm b) 36cm c) 54cm d) 90 cm

9. The sum of the perpendicular distance from x-axis and y-axis for the 1
coordinate (-3,-4) is
a) -5 b) 5 c) -7 d) 7

10. If the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 1

2
𝑥 + (𝑝 + 1)𝑥 + 𝑞 𝑎𝑟𝑒 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 − 3 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 :

a) p=-7 , q=-1 b) p=5 ,q=-1 c) p=2 , q=-6 d) p=0, q=-6

11. 2
The value of (𝑠𝑖𝑛 θ +
1
) is 1
2
1+𝑡𝑎𝑛 θ
a) 0 b) ½ c) 1 d) -1

12. In the given figure , x expressed in terms of a , b and c is : 1

𝑎𝑏 𝑎𝑐 𝑐 𝑎𝑏
a) 𝑎+𝑏
b) 𝑎+𝑏
c) 𝑎+𝑏
d) 𝑎+𝑐

13. 2
If the roots of the quadratic equation 4𝑥 − 5𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 are real and equal then 1
the value of k is ;
5 25 −5 −25
a) 4 b) 16 c) 4 d) 16

14. cos2θ
2 2 ◦
= 𝑐𝑜𝑠 θ - 𝑠𝑖𝑛 θ (0 ≤ θ ≤ 90 ) is
◦ 1
a) always true
b) always false
c) sometime true sometimes false
d) can’t be determined
15. 20 tickets on which numbers 1 to 20 are written, are mixed thoroughly and then 1
a ticket is drawn at random out of them. The probability that the number on the
drawn ticket is a multiple of 3 or 7 is :
2 4 3 1
a) 5 b) 5 c) 5 d) 5

16. In triangles ABC and DEF , ∠B=∠E ,∠F=∠C and AB=3DE . Then , the two 1
triangles are :
a) congruent but not similar b) similar but not congruent
c) neither congruent nor similar d) congruent as well as similar

17. All cards of ace , jack and queen are removed from a deck of 52 playing 1
cards. One card is drawn at random from the remaining cards , the probability
that the card drawn is a face card is :
1 9
a) 0 b) 1 c) 10 d) 10

18. The probability of having 53 wednesdays in a leap year is :

1 2 3
a) 7 b) 7 c)1 d) 7

ASSERTION-REASON BASED QUESTIONS

In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a

statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct answer out of the following

choices.

(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.

19. Assertion(A): The distance of the point (-3,4) from origin is 25 units. 1
Reason(R): Distance of the point P(𝑥1, 𝑦1) and Q(𝑥2, 𝑦2) is given by
2 2
(𝑥1 − 𝑥2) + (𝑦1 − 𝑦2)

20. Assertion (A) : 9𝑥 + 12𝑦 − 7 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 6𝑥 + 8𝑦 − 14 = 0 form a consistent 1

pair of linear equations .
Reason (R) :A pair of linear equations 𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞𝑦 + 𝑟 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑥 + 𝑔𝑦 + ℎ = 0
𝑝 𝑞 𝑟
has no solution if 𝑓 = 𝑔 ≠ ℎ

SECTION B

This section comprises of very short answer type-questions (VSA) of

2 marks each
21. 2
If α 𝑎𝑛𝑑 β are the zeroes of the quadratic polynomial 𝑝(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 5𝑥 − 1 , 2
4 3 3 4
then find the value ofα β + α β .

22. 𝑛 2
Check whether 12 can end with digit 0 for any natural number n. Justify
OR
2
Given 5 is an irrational number , prove that 5 + 3 is an irrational number

23. If 4𝑐𝑜𝑡 45° - 𝑠𝑒𝑐 60° + 𝑠𝑖𝑛 60° + p =

2 2 2 3
, then find the value of p. 2
4

24. Find the value of k for which roots of the quadratic equation 2
2
3𝑥 − 10𝑘𝑥 − 7 = 0 are negative of each other .

25. Find the point on the x-axis which is equidistant from(2,-3) and (-3,6). 2
OR
If the distances of P(x,y) from A(5,1) and B(-1,5) are equal, then prove that 3x
= 2y.

SECTION C
(This section comprises of short answer type questions (SA) of 3
marks each)

26. 2
If α 𝑎𝑛𝑑 β are the zeroes of 2𝑥 − 7𝑥 + 3 , then form a quadratic polynomial 3
1 1
whose zeroes are α 𝑎𝑛𝑑 β .

27. In the figure , PA, QB and RC are all perpendiculars to AC . 3

1 1 1
Prove that 𝑥 + 𝑧 = 𝑦 .

28. Let P and Q be the points of trisection of the line segment joining the points 3
A(2,-2) and B(-7,4) such that P is nearer to A. Find the coordinates of P and Q.

29. 2
If -5 is a root of the quadratic equation 2𝑥 +px +15 = 0 and the quadratic 3
2
equation p(𝑥 + 𝑥) + k = 0 has equal roots, then find the value of p and k.

30. A girl of height 80 cm is walking away from the base of a lamp post at a speed 3
of 0.6 m/s . If the lamp is 3.2 m above the ground, find the length of her
shadow after 8 seconds .
OR

ABCD is a trapezium with AB II DC . E and F are points on non- parallel sides

 𝐴𝐸 𝐵𝐹
AD and BC respectively such that EF is parallel to AB .Show that 𝐸𝐷
= 𝐹𝐶

31. Solve for x :

1
=
1
+
1
+
1 3
𝑎+𝑏+𝑥 𝑎 𝑏 𝑥

OR

A person on tour has ₹4200 for his expenses. If he extends his tour for 3 days.
He has to cut down his daily expenses by ₹ 70. Find the original duration of the
tour.

SECTION D
(This section comprises of long answer-type questions (LA) of 5
marks each)

32. a) State and prove Thales theorem . 5

b) In the following figure , ST II QR , point S divides PQ in the ratio 4:5. If

PT=1.6 cm , what is the length of PR ?

33. A forester wants to plant 66 apple trees ,88 banana trees and 110 mango trees 5
in equal rows (in terms of number of trees). Also he wants to make distinct
rows of trees (ie; only one type of tree in one row ) .
a) Find the number of minimum rows required . (2)
b)Find the product of HCF and LCM of 66,88 and 110 (3)

34. If x = a secθ + b tanθ and y = a tanθ + b secθ , prove that 5

2 2 2 2
𝑥 − 𝑦 = 𝑎 − 𝑏.
OR

6 6 4 4
Prove that 2(𝑠𝑖𝑛 θ + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 θ) - 3 (𝑠𝑖𝑛 θ + 𝑐𝑜𝑠 θ) +1 = 0

35. 2 2 2 2
If the equation (1 + 𝑚 )𝑥 + 2𝑚𝑐𝑥 + 𝑐 − 𝑎 = 0 has equal roots , then show 5
2 2 2
that 𝑐 = 𝑎 (1 + 𝑚 ).
OR
A two digit number is such that the product of digits is 18 . When 63 is
subtracted from the number the digits interchange their places , find the
number .
 SECTION E

(This section comprises of 3 case-study/passage-based questions of 4

marks each)

36. 4
Two schools A and B decided to award prizes to their students for two sports

Hockey and Cricket.School A decided to award 5 and 4 prizes respectively to

each sports with a sum of 9500 whereas school B decided to award 4 and 3

prizes respectively with a sum of 7370.

Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

a) Represent the above situation algebraically. (1)

b) What is the prize amount of hockey?

OR

What is the prize amount of Cricket? (2)

c) What will the total prize amount be if there are 2 students each of two

games. (1)

37. 4
A teacher played a game in the class to introduce the chapter of coordinate

geometry. She used the desks of the students as positions and introduced the
topic with the understanding of various concepts. The class room is seen as

shown below:

She gave some instructions to her class. She told the class to imagine two

perpendicular lines passing through the middle of rows and columns and she

is standing on the intersection of these lines. Each desk takes one position and

the same way every consecutive desk takes one step more.This way the whole

class gets divided into four sections.Accordingly, each position of the desk gets

a position according to the coordinate geometry and each desk behaves as

coordinates.

Now, answer the following questions:

a) Find the position of Kittu. (1)

b) How Radha and Gaurav’s position are related. (1)

 c) Find the distance between Suman and Pravin.

OR

Find the name of the student where we have reached when Meeta and

Simple’s position are divided in the ratio of 2:1. (2)

38. 4
Arjun eagerly awaited his annual visit to his Nani's house. It was a tradition he

cherished, spending time with his cousins, exploring the quaint village where

his grandmother lived. This year, they were in for a special treat—the village

fair had arrived.

Arjun and his cousins ventured into a lively fair and stumbled upon an

intriguing game stall. Here, the challenge was to toss three coins together and

await their fate. If all three coins showed heads , Arjun would win a teddy bear.

A single head among the coins guaranteed him a delicious chocolate. For the

most favorable outcome, where at most two heads appeared, Arjun would

take home a practical geometry box. However, the risk lay in the possibility of

all coins landing on tails, resulting in Arjun losing the game. The excitement

mounted with each toss, as they eagerly awaited the coins to determine their

prize at the fairground stall.

Based on the above information answer the following question:

a) Find the probability that Arjun wins a teddy bear. (1)

b) Find the probability that Arjun wins a chocolate. (1)

c) Find the probability that Arjun wins a geometry box.

OR

Find the probability that Arjun loses the game. (2)

 Sample Question Paper
Term 1
Science (086)
Class X
Session 2024-25
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 2 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 3 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 5 marks each.
Answers to questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based questions of 4 marks each with
sub-parts.

Section-A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each
of the question numbers 1 – 20.

Q. Questions Marks
No

1 Identify coefficients w, x, y and z in the given the reaction: 1

w Pb(NO3)2(s) → x PbO(s) + yNO2(g) + zO2(g)

S.No. w x y z

(a) 2 4 2 1

(b) 4 2 1 0

(c) 0 4 2 1

(d) 2 2 4 1
2 Na2CO3 is a salt of 1

a) Strong acid and strong base

b) Strong acid and weak base

c) weak acid and strong base

d) weak acid and weak base

3 The diagram shows the reaction between metal and dilute acid. 1

What is the reason for the different behavior of Mg in test tube B?

(a)Mg is a lighter element than dil. HCl

(b) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce H2 gas which helps in floating

(c) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce N2 gas which helps in floating

(d) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce CO2 gas which helps in floating

4 The graph given below depicts a neutralization reaction (acid + base→ 1

salt + water). The pH of a solution changes as we add excess acid to a
base. Which letter denotes the area of the graph where both acid and salt
are present?

(a) A
(b) B
 (c) C
(d) D

5 Which gasses are evolved at cathode and anode respectively, during the 1
electrolysis of water?

a) Cathode: H2 ; Anode: O3

b) Cathode: O2; Anode: H2

c) Cathode: H2 ; Anode: O2

d) Cathode: O3; Anode: H2

6 The product of reaction of zinc with caustic soda solution is 1

a) Na2ZnO2 , H2

b) Na2ZnO2 , Cl2

c) ZnO, H2

d) Na2ZnO2, O2

7. Which of the following metals has a poor thermal conductivity? 1

a) Sodium
b) Aluminum
c) Gallium
d) Lead

8. Which of the following are nastic movements in plants? 1

i. Capturing of insects by venus fly trap leaf
ii.Growing of roots towards gravity.
iii.Drooping of touch – me – not leaflets on touch
iv. Movement of pollen tubes towards chemicals.

(a) i and ii
(b) ii and iii
(c) i and iii
(d) Ii and iv

9. In the following diagram of human brain, the parts labeled A, B C are 1

respectively:-
 (a) A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Medulla
(b) A. Pons B. Medulla C. Cerebrum
(c) A. Cerebrum B. Spinal cord C. Cerebellum
(d) A. Cerebellum B. Medulla C. Cerebrum

10. The given image shows the excretory system in humans. What is the 1
importance of the part labeled as X in the excretory system?

(a) It produces urine.

(b) It filters waste from the blood.
(c) It stores the urine till urination.
(d) It carries urine to the kidney.

11. One cell-thick blood vessels are called- 1

(a) Arteries
(b) Veins
 (c ) Capillaries
(d) Pulmonary arteries

12. Which of the following sequences is the correct order to know the steps 1
involved in testing the presence of starch in leaf.

P- Boil leaf in alcohol in a water bath

Q- Add Iodine solution

R- Wash the leaf in water

S- Boil the leaf in water

a) S, Q, R, P

b) P ,S, Q, R

c) Q, R, P, S

d) S, P, Q, R

13 A battery of potential V is connected across a resistor of resistance R in a 1

circuit. Now, if the battery source is replaced by the one with a potential
difference of V/2, then the resistance of the resistor becomes

(a) R/4

(b) R/2

(c) R

(d) 2R

14. If the effective resistance of the circuit given below is 24 Ω then the heat 1
dissipated by the electric lamp in 1 second is:
 (a) 0.50J

(b) 0.75J

(c) 1.00 J

(d) 1.25 J

15 When the live wire and the neutral wire come into direct contact then the 1
current in the circuit abruptly increases. This is called:

(a) Short circuiting

(b) Load shedding

(c) Joule’s law of heating

(d) Ohm’s law

16 Which of the following statement (s) is (are) true about the heart? 1

(i) Left atrium receives oxygenated blood from different parts of the body
while the right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the lungs.
(ii) Left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to different body parts while
the right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
(iii) Left atrium transfers oxygenated blood to the right ventricle which
sends it to different body parts.
(iv) Right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from different parts of the
body while the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to different parts of
the body.

(a) (i) (b) (ii)

(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iii)

Q. No. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reason based questions. These

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 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.

17. Assertion: On stepping on a sharp object we quickly retract our foot due 1
to reflex action.
Reason: These responses are quick, sudden and voluntary in nature.
18 Assertion: The direction of flow of positive charges is taken to be the 1
direction of conventional current.
Reason: In an electric circuit the direction of electric current is taken as
opposite to the direction of the flow of electrons, which are negative
charges.

19 Assertion:The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is faster than that 1

of terrestrial organisms.
Reason: The amount of dissolved oxygen in water is low as compared to
that in air.

20 Assertion: Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost is an 1

endothermic reaction.

Reason: Decomposition reaction involves breakdown of a single

reactant into simpler products.

Section-B
Questions No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions

21. Find out the direction of the magnetic field lines of a current which is 2
flowing through a straight copper wire in upward direction. Does the
direction of magnetic field lines get reversed if the direction of current is
reversed?

22. There are three wires made of the same material but having different 2
lengths and areas of cross-section. The lengths are in the ratio 1:(⅓):3
and areas of cross-section are in the ratio 1:3:(⅓) respectively. Find the
ratio of their (i) resistances and, (ii) resistivities.

23. Rohit made an experimental set up to study Ohm’s law as shown in the 2
figure by connecting a 4 ohm resistor to a 4V battery and a resistance of
3.5 ohm given by rheostat.

(i) Find the reading shown by ammeter and voltmeter.

(ii) How should he adjust the resistance given by the rheostat if he wants
to increase the current through the circuit?
24. Bile juice is not directly involved in digestion yet the process of digestion 2
cannot be completed without its presence. Justify the statement giving
two reasons.

OR

Depict the flowchart of cellular respiration that occurs in muscles of

human beings during-
a) Rest
b) Vigorous exercise.

25. Specify the part of brain involved in the regulation of given functions: 2
a) maintenance of posture and balance.
b) reading and writing.

26. X, Y and Z are metals which show the following reactions: 2

X + ZSO4 → XSO4 +Z

Y + XSO4 → YSO4 + X

Z + YSO4 → NO REACTION

(a) Arrange X, Y and Z in the increasing order of their reactivities.

(b) In which metal container can we safely store an aqueous solution
of XSO4? Give reason for your answer.

Section-C
Question number 27 to 33 are short answer questions

27. A shiny brown coloured element ‘X’ on heating in air forms a black 3
coloured compound ‘Y’. When hydrogen gas is passed over this heated
substance Y, it again turns back into X.
 (a) Identify X and Y.
(b) Write the chemical equation for reaction of Y with hydrogen
gas and name the type of reaction involved.
(c ) Name the reducing and oxidizing agents in the above
reaction.

28. 3

Observe the given diagram and answer the following questions:

(a) Write the names of the products X and Y formed at cathode and
anode in the process shown in the diagram.

(b) Write the Chemical equation involved in the process.

(c) Write one use for each of the products formed during the process.

29. Justify the given statements: 3

a) Mucus is secreted along with hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
b) Rings of cartilages are present in the trachea.
c) Lungs always contain a residual volume of air.

30. Complete the table given below with reference to the endocrine system in 3
man:
 S.No Hormone Endocrine Functions
. gland

1 Growth ‘A’ Stimulates growth.

Hormone

2 ‘B’ Thyroid gland Regulates metabolism

for body growth.

3 Testosterone Testes ‘C’

4 Estrogen ‘D’ Development of female

sex organs.

5 ‘E’ Adrenal gland Deals with emergency

situations.

6 ‘F’ Hypothalamus Stimulates pituitary

gland to release
hormones.

31. 3
Observe the given diagram of nephron and answer the following
questions:
 a) Identify the parts labeled as ‘A’ & ‘B’.

b) What is the significance of the part labeled as ‘D’ in the diagram?

c) Name any two substances in the initial filtrate that are reabsorbed
in the kidney.

OR

Explain the reasons for the given statements with respect to the human
heart:

a) The backward flow of blood doesn’t take place from the ventricles
to their respective atria.

b) The wall of left ventricle is thicker than the right ventricular wall.

c) The left and right side of heart is separated by a septum.

32. (a) Draw a circuit diagram to show how a soft iron piece can be 3
transformed into an electromagnet.

(b) List any two ways by which the strength of magnetic field produced by
a current carrying circular coil can be increased.
33. State Joule’s law of heating. 3

A 60 W bulb and a 100 W bulb are connected in series to a 220 V source.

Which bulb will glow brighter? Justify your answer.

Section-D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are long answer questions

34. Give reason for the following: 5

(a) Hydrogen gas is not evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid.

(b) Zinc oxide is an amphoteric oxide.

(c) Gold ornaments retain their luster even after several years of use.

(d) Aluminium does not get corroded at ordinary temperatures

(e) Metals like sodium and potassium are never found in native state.

OR

In the formation of compound XY2 , an atom of element X donates one

electron to each atom of element Y.

a) Show the formation of XY2 with the help of electron dot structures.

b) Which element forms a cation and which one an anion in this process?

c) Compound XY2 does not conduct electricity in solid state but it

conducts electricity in molten state. Explain why?
35. 5
i) Niti has used a fuse of current rating 5A in a circuit containing an
electric heater of 1200 Ω connected to a 220 V mains supply. Will the
fuse be blown off? Justify your answer.

ii) Four materials P, Q, R and S have different resistivities as given below.

Rohit has to use two materials, one as a heating element and another as
a conductor. Choose the material he should use for each purpose. Give
reason for your choice.

S.No. Material Resistivity(Ω-m)

1. P 94×10-8

2. Q 100×10-6

3. R 6.23×10-8

4. S 2.63×10-8

iii) Derive a relation between the commercial unit of electrical energy and
SI unit of electrical energy.

OR

A circuit containing a 240 V mains supply connected to a number of

appliances is shown below:

(i) Calculate the value of electric current in the refrigerator.

(ii) Calculate the energy used by the fan in 2 hours.

(iii) Calculate the resistance of the filament of one bulb.

 (iv) Calculate the power supplied to the circuit.

(v) Write any two advantages of connecting these appliances in parallel.

36. a) Name the most common form of carbohydrate stored in plants and in 5
human body.

b) Design an experiment to show that CO2 is essential for

photosynthesis.

OR

a) State the function of gall bladder in man.

b) Name one pancreatic enzyme and give its role.

c) “The small intestine is longer as compared to the large intestine in

man”. Justify.

SECTION - E
Q.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. Neha set up the experimental arrangement as shown in the following 4

figure to study the effect of magnetic field on a current carrying conductor
AB placed horizontally in a region of vertical magnetic field produced by a
horse shoe magnet. Based on this experimental setup, answer the
following questions.

a) Give the reason for the deflection of the rod observed by her, when
current is switched on.
 b) Will the rod experience some force when it is placed parallel to the
direction of the magnetic field (other parameters remaining unchanged)?
For which orientation is the force experienced by the rod maximum?

c) Give the direction of deflection of rod AB according to the diagram

shown. If the direction of the magnetic field is reversed, what changes will
Neha observe in the displacement of the rod?

OR

c) A stream of electrons enters a region of magnetic field at right angles

to it as shown in the figure.

Give the direction of force acting on the electrons and state the rule used
to find the direction of force.

38. To demonstrate the transpiration from the leaf surface, Sahil took four 4
leaves of the same plant. He applied vaseline to both the surfaces of leaf
A, lower surface of leaf B, upper surface of leaf C. He did not apply
vaseline on leaf D. Leaves were hanged in bright sunlight so that they
can transpire freely. After two few hours ,he recorded the following
observations -
 LEAF MASS OF LEAF MASS OF LEAF
(INITIAL)(g) (FINAL) (g)

A 1.0 1.0

B 1.2 0.9

C 1.3 0.9

D 1.2 0.7
(a) Was the vaseline effective in preventing loss of water?
(b) From which surface of leaf maximum loss of water takes place and
why?
(c) Which one of the given leaves will have maximum variation in the
difference of mass after two hours and why?

OR

(c) State one advantage and one disadvantage of transpiration to plants.

39. Acid rain contains sulphuric and nitric acids. Marble contains calcium 4
carbonate. This calcium carbonate dissolves in the sulphuric and nitric
acid causing corrosion. This phenomenon is called “Marble Cancer”.
This causes the marble to become yellow and is the cause of erosion of
the TajMahal.

(a) “Yellowing of Taj Mahal is an effect of Acid Rain”. Predict the

gases contributing to Acid Rain.

(b) What is the pH range required for normal functioning of the human
body?

(c) Predict the pH of the soil around Taj Mahal that is affected by acid
rain. What should a farmer do to bring the pH of this soil back to
normal?
OR

(c) What causes tooth decay? How does brushing teeth with
toothpaste prevent tooth decay?