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ALL KERALA COMMON MODEL EXAMINATION

SCIENCE (086)
CLASS X

Time allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80

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.
Answer 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
Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices
is correct. Select and write the correct choice as well as the answer to
these questions.

1. Rancidity involves 1
a) Oxidation of food
b) Reduction of food
c) Oxidation or reduction of food
d) Fermentation of food.

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2. Which of the following reaction will take place 1
a) Ag in FeSO4 solution
b) Fe in MgSO4 solution
c) Fe in AgNO3 solution
d) Cu in FeSO4 solution

3. Equal volumes of nitric acid and potassium hydroxide solution of same

concentration are mixed, and pH of the resulting solution is checked with a pH
paper. What would be the colour obtained? 1
a) Red b) Yellow c) Green d) Blue

4. If a few drops of concentrated acid accidently spill over the hand of a student
a) Wash the hand with saline solution 1
b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of
sodium bicarbonate
c) After washing with plenty of water apply a solution of sodium hydroxide on
the hand
d) Neutralize the acid with a strong base

5. Which of the following oxides of iron would be obtained on the prolonged reaction
of iron with steam 1
a) FeO b) Fe2O3 c) Fe3O4 d) Fe2O

6. Al2O3 + 2NaOH -- -------- + H2O 1

a) Al (OH)3 b) Na2O c) AlNaO2 d) NaAlO2

7. Which of the following reactions is used in black and white photography 1

a) Combination reaction
b) Decomposition reaction
c) Displacement reaction
d) Oxidation reaction.

8. In a cross between two tall pea plants, a few dwarf plants were also obtained in
F1 generation. This is possible only if the gene combination of the parental
plants is: 1
(a) TT and Tt (c) Tt and tt
(b) TT and tt (d) Tt and Tt

9. During a stressful situation, which of the following events is least likely to occur
due to adrenal gland activity? 1
(a) Increase in blood sugar levels
(b) Increase in heart rate
(c) Increase in digestive enzyme release
(d) Increase in alertness and energy availability

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 10. A drug inhibits the enzyme amylase. Which part of the digestive process
would be directly affected? 1
(a) Digestion of proteins in the stomach
(b) Digestion of starch in the mouth and small intestine
(c) Absorption of vitamins in the large intestine
(d) Emulsification of fats in the small intestine

11. What is the role of ultraviolet (UV) light in the formation of the ozone layer?
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(a) It breaks down CFCs into ozone
(b) It splits oxygen molecules to form ozone
(c) It converts ozone into oxygen molecules
(d) It absorbs carbon dioxide and produces ozone

12. Given below is a diagram of nephron.

Which of the following table correctly shows the place where filtration and
selective reabsorption occur? 1

Filtration Selective reabsorption

(a) P Q
(b) Q S
(c) Q R
(d) P R

13. A biker has a rear-view mirror fitted in his bike, that helps him to see a wider view
of the traffic on road. The magnification produced by it is 1
a. 0 b. 1 c. more than 1 d. less than 1

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 14. Which statement is not true about red light? 1

a. The red light is least scattered by fog or smoke

b. It is used in danger signal lights
c. It bends the most when passes through the prism
d. It has longer wavelength

15. The image shows the transport of gases in body through heart and lungs. 1

Which option correctly shows the transport of oxygen to the cell?

(a) Lungs →pulmonary vein →left atrium →left ventricle →aorta → body cells
(b) Lungs →pulmonary vein →right atrium →right ventricle → aorta → body cells
(c) Lungs →pulmonary artery →left atrium → left ventricle → venacava → body cells
(d) Lungs →pulmonary artery →right atrium → right ventricle→ venacava → body
cells

16. If a grasshopper is eaten by a frog, then the energy transfer will be from 1
(a) producer to decomposer
(b) producer to primary consumer
(c) primary consumer to secondary consumer
(d) secondary consumer to primary consumer

Question No. 17 to20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and

Reason (R). Answer these questions 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

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17. Assertion (A) : Potassium chloride is insoluble in kerosene
Reason (R) : Ionic compounds are insoluble in non polar solvents 1

18. Assertion (A): Fertilization in human beings usually occurs in the oviduct.
Reason (R): The human zygote undergoes mitotic divisions and forms a
ball of cells before implantation. 1

19. Assertion: Concave lens of very short focal length causes higher
divergence than one with longer focal length
Reason: The power of a lens is directly proportional to its focal length 1

20. Assertion (A): Decomposers play a vital role in nutrient cycling within
ecosystems.
Reason (R): Decomposers convert inorganic substances into organic
materials in the soil. 1

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

21. One gram of solid sodium chloride is taken in a clean and dry test tube and
2 ml of concentrated sulphuric acid is added to it. The gas evolved is
tested first with dry and then with wet blue litmus paper. In which case will
the litmus paper change its colour. Give reason for your answer. Identify
the gas evolved. 2

22. Compare and contrast inhalation and exhalation during the process of
breathing. 2

23. Attempt either option A or B. 2

A. The diagram above represents an experiment to demonstrate a

particular aspect of a physiological process in plants. The experimental
set up shown above was placed in sunlight for few hours. Study the
diagram and answer the questions that follow.

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 a) What is the aim of the experiment?
b) What is the chemical substance named X in the diagram? What is the
special condition created inside the flask due to the presence of the
substance X?
OR
B. The figure below represents the vertical section through a leaf.

(a) Name the parts 1 and 2.

(b) What do the dotted arrow pointing in and solid arrow pointing out
indicate about the movement of gases during day time?
24. The image of an object formed by a mirror has a magnification -1. If the image is
at a distance of 40 cm from the mirror, where is the object placed? Where would the
image be if the object is moved 20 cm towards the mirror? Draw a ray diagram for
the new position of the object to justify your answer. 2

25. In the following figure, three cylindrical conductors A, B and C are shown along
with their lengths and areas of cross-section.

If these three conductors are made up of the same material and RA, RB and RC be
their respective resistances , then find a) RA/RB and b) RA/Rc
OR
Two V- I graphs A and B for series and parallel combinations of two resistors are as
shown. Giving reason state which graph shows a) series and b) parallel
combinations of the resistors 2

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26. (a) Observe the following food chain operating in a lake. Mercury was
introduced into the lake through industrial waste.
Phytoplankton → Zooplankton → Small Fish → Large Fish
In which trophic level will mercury accumulation be the highest? Name the
phenomenon responsible for this.

(b) If 10,000J solar energy falls on green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem,

what percentage of solar energy will be converted into food energy? 2

Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions

27. The atomic number of an element E is 19. Write

a) electronic configuration of the element
b) valency of the element
c) whether this element is a metal or a non-metal
d) the formula of the oxide of this element
e) Is this element more reactive or less reactive than sodium (Z = 11)Justify
your answer. 3

28. A compound ‘X’ of sodium is used as an antacid and it decomposes on strong

heating
a) Name the compound ‘X’ and give its chemical formula
b) Name the compound obtained on thermal decomposition of ‘X’
c) Give one use of the compound’ X’ besides an antacid
d) Write balanced chemical equation to represent the manufacture of ‘X’ by
Solvay process.
OR

A white powder is used by doctors to support fractured bones.

a) Write the name and chemical formula of the powder
b) Give a chemical equation to show how this powder is prepared
c) What is the special precaution to be taken during the preparation of this
compound 3

29. Two major forces help in transport of water in plants. Force A is the driving force
in the movement of water during day whereas force B helps in movement of
water during night or when humidity is high during day. 3
(a) Identify force A and force B.
(b) Describe how do these forces help in movement of water in a plant.

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30. In humans, free ear lobes (E) are dominant over attached ear lobes (e). A
heterozygous individual with free ear lobes (Ee) is crossed with an individual
with attached ear lobes (ee). Using a Punnett square, show the possible
genotypes and phenotypes of the offspring. What is the probability of having
offspring with free ear lobes? 3

31. (a)What is the fundamental difference between hypermetropia and myopia in

terms of the optical experience of a person?
(b)The diagram below shows a special case of an eye defect.

(i) What is the defect that is shown in the figure?

(ii) State one cause for such a defect?
(iii) Show diagrammatically how the defect can be corrected. 3

32. (i) Define power and state its SI unit.

(ii) A torch bulb is rated 5V and 500 mA. Calculate its
(a) power
(b) energy consumed when it is lighted for 2 ½ h 3

33. For the current-carrying solenoid as shown

(a) Draw magnetic field lines for the above diagram.

(b) Out of the three points A, B and C, at which point the field strength is
maximum and at which point it is minimum?
(c) How can the field strength inside the solenoid be increased? 3

Section- D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions

34. Attempt either option A or B

A a) How many covalent bonds are present in ethanol . 1
b) Write the IUPAC name of CH3-CH2-CH2-CHO 1
c) Draw the electron dot structure of the immediate lower homologue of
propane. 1
d) Identify A, B, C and D in the following equations

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 K2Cr2O7 / H2SO4
i) A ------------------------- CH3COOH

cH2SO4 / heat
ii) CH3CH2OH --------------------- B+H2O

iii) C+ NaHCO3 -------------- CH3COONa + D + H2O 2

OR

B a) Illustrate the formation of micelle with the help of a diagram 2

b) Which of the following hydrocarbons undergo addition reaction
C2H6, C3H8, C3H6, C2H2 1
c) Write the chemical equation for the reaction of an ester
CH3COOC2H5 with alkali to form soap. 1
d) Mention any industrial application of hydrogenation reaction. 1

35. Attempt either option A or B 5

A. (a) X observed some white cottony mass growing on a piece of bread

which after few days became black and covered the entire bread.

(i) Name the organism growing on the bread and the type of asexual
reproduction exhibited.
(ii) Name the blob like part labelled as A.
(iii) What do these bloblike structures contain? How are these structures
able to withstand adverse conditions?

(b) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the type of reproduction exhibited by

hydra using regenerative cells.

(c) Explain this method of reproduction.

OR

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B. Observe the image of human foetus inside the uterus. Answer the
following questions. 5

(a) Name the part where (i) fertilisation and (ii) implantation occurs.
(b) How is foetal development influenced by maternal nutrition and lifestyle?
Explain.
(c) Surgical method is a contraceptive method used by couples to stop
pregnancy. Although surgery is safe in the long run, it is sometimes
misused. How?
(d) Design a diagrammatic representation illustrating the process of sex
determination of the developing foetus.

36. Attempt either option A or B

A Find out the following in the electric circuit given in figure

(a) Effective resistance of two 8 Ω resistors in the combination,

(b) Current flowing through 4 Ω resistor,
(c) Potential difference across 4 Ω resistance,
(d) Power dissipated in 4 Ω resistor, and
(e) Difference in ammeter readings, if any.

OR

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B Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of six 2 V
cells, a 6Ω resistor, a 12 Ω resistor and a 18 Ω resistor and a plug key all
connected in series. Calculate the following (when key is closed).
(i) Electric current flowing in the circuit.
(ii) Potential difference across 18 Ω resistor.
(iii) Electric power consumed in 18 Ω resistor. 5

Section – E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions.

37. A car engine uses gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel for energy. When gasoline
combusts, it reacts with oxygen in the air producing carbon dioxide, water
and energy.
A) Why do certain substances produce flame on combustion.? 1
B) Draw the structure and write the I.U.P.A.C name of an unsaturated
hydrocarbon 1

Attempt either sub-part C OR D

C) Why is the wick of a kerosene stove usually covered with a

perforated iron cylinder? What would happen if the wicks were not
covered with the iron cylinder
OR
D) Under what condition does an oxidation reaction become
combustion? Write a balanced chemical equationfor the combustion of
methane 2

38. Two students X and Y carried out two different activities to demonstrate
and study growth movement in plants. X observed the climber he had
planted, coiling around a support. Y observed that the stem tip of a sapling
had bent and grown towards a window through which sunlight was coming.

P Q

In order to help them understand the movements in the plants, answer the
following questions:
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 A) Identify the stimulus responsible for the respective response in plant P and Q.
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Attempt either subpart B or C

B) What causes the coiling of tendril around the support as shown in P?

OR
C) What causes the bending of the stem tip in plant Q? 2

D) How would the growth of the plant be affected if the tip of the plant in Q was cut
off? Give reason. 1

39. The ability of a medium to refract light is expressed in terms of its optical density.
Optical density has a definite connotation. It is not the same as mass density. On
comparing two media, the one with the larger refractive index is optically denser
medium than the other. The other medium with a lower refractive index is optically
rarer. Also, the speed of light through a given medium is inversely proportional to its
optical density.

a) Determine the speed of light in diamond, if the refractive index of diamond with 1
respect to vacuum is 2.42. Speed of light in vacuum is 3x 108 m/s.

(b) Refractive indices of glass, water and carbon disulphide are 1.5, 1.33 and 1.62,
respectively. If a ray of light is incident in these media at the same angle (say θ),
then write the increasing order of the angle of refraction in these media. 1

Attempt either subpart C or D

(C) (i) The speed of light in glass is 2 x 108 m/s and in water is 2.25×108 m/s. Which
one of the two is optically denser and why?

(ii) A ray of light is incident normally at the water-glass interface when it enters a
thick glass container filled with water. What will happen to the path of the rayafter
entering the glass? Give reason
OR
(D) The absolute refractive indices of water and glass are 4/3 and 3/2, respectively. If
the speed of light in glass is 2 × 108 m/s, find the speed of light in
(i) vacuum and (ii) water. 2

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