BML MUNJAL GREEN MEDOWS SCHOOL
PREBOARD - 1 (2023 – 24)
CLASS- X
SUBJECT – SCIENCE (086)
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 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 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
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 – 20
Questions Marks
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1. The colour of precipitates formed on the product side in the given reaction 1
(a) White
(b) Yellow
(c) Blue
(d) Brown
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2. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, carbon and 1
(a) Chromium
(b) Nickel
(c) Chromium and nickel
(d) Carbon and Silver
3. Rahul and Arnav observed that the stain of curry on a white shirt changed to reddish 1
brown when soap is scrubbed on it. On washing it in plenty of water it again turns yellow.
What might be the reason for his observation?
(I) soap is acidic in nature
(II) soap is basic in nature
(III) turmeric is a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in bases
(IV) turmeric is a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in acids
(a) (I) and (II)
(b) (II) and (III)
(c) (I) and (IV)
(d) (II) and (III)
4. Which of the following methods is suitable for preventing an iron frying pan from 1
rusting?
(a) Applying grease
(b) Applying paint
(c) Applying a coating of zinc
(d) All of these
5. Which following structures correctly depict the compound CaCl2? 1
6. Generally, nonmetals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the following is a good 1
conductor of electricity?
(a) Diamond
(b) Graphite
(c) Sulphur
(d) Fullerene
7. Which acid is present in red ant? 1
(a) Formic acid
(b) Acetic acid
(c) Citric acid
(d) Carbonic acid
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8. Observe the figure carefully and choose the correct 1
labelling from the options provided in the box
A B C D E
(a) Ovary Thalamus Filament Sepal Anther
(b) Ovary Thalamus Style Sepal Anther
(c) Ovule Sepal Style Thalamus Filament
(d) Ovule Sepal Style Thalamus Filament
9. Which of the following option gives the correct matching of column A with column B 1
Column A Column B
(k) Olfactory receptors (i) Tongue
(l) Thermo receptors (ii) Eye
(m) Gustatory receptors (iii) Nose
(n) Photoreceptors (iv) Skin
(a) (k) - (iii), (l) - (iv), (m) - (i), (n) - (ii)
(b) (k) - (iii), (l) - (iv), (m) - (ii), (n) - (i)
(c) (k) - (iii), (l) - (i), (m) - (iv), (n) - (ii)
(d) (k) - (iv), (l) - (iii), (m) - (i), (n) - (ii)
10. Vegetative propagation refers to formation of new plants from: 1
(a) stem, roots and flowers
(b) stem, roots and leaves
(c) stem, flowers and fruits
(d) stem, leaves and flowers
11. Some of the dominant traits studied by Mendel were: 1
(a) round seed shape, green seed colour and axial flower position
(b) terminal flower position, green pod colour and inflated pod shape
(c) violet flower colour, green pod colour and round seed shape
(d) wrinkend seed shape, yellow pod colour and axial flower position
12. Observe the diagram of stomata
Match labeling referred in column I and
correlate with the function in column II
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Column I Column II
(i) (A) Controls metabolic activities
(ii) (B) Helps in photosynthesis
(iii) (C) Opening and closing of Stomata
(iv) (D) Help in exchange of gases
(a) (i) – (C), (ii) – (D), (iii) – (A), (iv) – (B)
(b) (i) – (C), (ii) – (B), (iii) – (A), (iv) – (D)
(c) (i) – (B), (ii) – (A), (iii) – (D), (iv) – (C)
(d) (i) – (D), (ii) – (C), (iii) – (B), (iv) – (A)
13. An object is placed at a distance of 40 cm in front of a concave mirror of a focal length of 1
20 cm. The image produced is:
(a) virtual and inverted
(b) real, inverted and of the opposite size as that of the object
(c) real and erect
(d) real, inverted and of the same size as that of object
14. Which of the following phenomena of light are involved in the formation of a rainbow? 1
(a) reflection, refraction and dispersion
(b) refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection
(c) refraction, scattering and internal reflection
(d) dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection
15 Disposable plastic plates should not be used because: 1
(a) they are made of materials with lightweight
(b) they are made of toxic materials
(c) they are made of biodegradable materials
(d) they are made of non-biodegradable materials
16. Depletion of ozone is mainly due to 1
(a) chlorofluorocarbon compounds
(b) carbon monoxide
(c) methane
(d) pesticides
Q. no 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.
These 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
17. Assertion: In electrolysis of water, the volume of hydrogen liberated is twice the volume 1
of oxygen formed.
Reason: It is because water has hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of 1:2
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18. 1
Assertion: Two modes of reproduction are sexual and asexual.
Reason: No genetic variation occurs in asexual reproduction but it occurs during sexual
reproduction.
19. Assertion: The strength of the magnetic field produced at the centre of a current carrying 1
circular coil increases on increasing the number of turns of the circular coil
Reason: Magnetic field strength is directly proportional to the number of turns of the
circular coil.
20. 1
Assertion: The trophic level in a food chain should be limited.
Reason: There is a loss of energy as we go from one trophic level to the next, this limits
the number of trophic levels in a food chain
SECTION –B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21. Name the type of reaction for the following: 2
(a) vegetable matter changing into compost.
(b) burning of natural gas
(c) silver items turning black one left exposed to air.
(d) change in colour of copper sulphate for blue and green on dipping a nail in it.
22. "Chromosomal number of the sexually producing parents and their of springs is the 2
same". Justify the statement.
23. Give reasons for the following: 2
(a) Rings of cartilage are present in trachea.
(b) Mucus is secreted along with HCl in stomach.
OR
(a) Explain why do multicellular organisms need transportation system for carrying food
and oxygen?
(b) Why does an organism require excretory system?
24. A convex lens of focal length 20 cm can produce a magnified virtual as well as real 2
image. Is this a correct statement? If yes, where shall the object be placed in each case for
obtaining these images?
25. How would the reading of voltmeter change if it is connected between B and C. Justify 2
your answer.
OR
B1, B2 and B3 are three identical bulbs connected as shown in the figure. When all the
three bulbs given below glows, a current of 3A is recorded by the ammeter A
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(I) What happens to the glow of the other two bulbs when the bulb B1 gets fused?
(II) What happens to the readings of A1, A2, A3 and A when the bulb B2 gets fused?
26. What is biological magnification? Will the levels of this magnification be different at 2
different levels of the ecosystem? Justify your answer.
SECTION –C
[Link]. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27. A, B and C are three elements which undergo chemical reactions according to the 3
following equations:
A2O3 + 2B—-> B2 O3 + 2A
3CSO4 +2B—-> B2 (SO4)3 + 3C
3 CO + 2A —->A2O3 + 3C
(a) Which element is the most reactive?
(b) Which element is the least reactive?
(c) What is the type of reactions listed above?
28. (a) A substance X, an oxide of a metal, is used extensively in the cement industry. This 3
element is found in our bones also. On treatment with water, it forms a solution which
turns red litmus blue. Identity X and also write the chemical reaction involved.
(b) Choose a metal from the following metals which reacts only with hot water:
Sodium, magnesium, iron
Mention the products formed during the reaction.
OR
When a metal X is treated with cold water, it gives a basic salt Y with molecular formula
XOH (Molecular mass = 40) and liberates a gas Z which easily catches fire. Identify X, Y
Z.
29. Name the hormones secreted by thyroid, parathyroid and pancreas. 3
30. Mendel crossed a pea plant having inflated green pod with a constricted yellow pod. 3
(a) What type of a cross is it?
(b) What type of plants are obtained in F1 generation?
(c) In F2 generation the phenotype ratio is [Link]. State the rule for the inheritance of
traits observed by Mendel.
31. The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is +3. Analyse this value and 3
state the (i) type of mirror and (ii) position of the object with respect to the pole of the
mirror. Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image in this case.
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32. A V- I graph for a nichrome wire is given here. 3
What do you infer from this graph? Draw a labelled
circuit diagram to obtain such a graph.
33. Give reasons for the following: 3
(a) It is dangerous to touch the livewire of the main supply rather than neutral wire.
(b) In household circuits, parallel combination of resistances is used.
(c) Using fuse in a household electric circuit is important
SECTION- D
[Link]. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34. (a) 'X' undergoes addition reaction with H2 to form a compound 'Y' having molecular 5
mass 30 gram per mole. 'X' decolourises bromine water and burns with a smoking flame.
Identify 'X' and 'Y' and write chemical equations of the reactions involved.
(b) Write the structural formula of Butanone and Pentanoic acid?
(c) Will you be able to check if water is hard by using a detergent? Give reason to justify
your answer
OR
(a) Draw electron dot structure of methane molecule.
(b) Identify the functional groups present in the following compounds:
(I) C2H6O. (II) C2H4O
(c) A mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt for welding. Why do you think a mixture of
ethyne and air is not used for welding?
35. (a) Some organisms have the capacity of reproducing by using a single parent. Such 5
organisms have a simple body structure.
(I) What is this method called?
(II) Name any four types of this method.
(III) Give two examples of organisms using this method for reproduction.
(b) Identify the method of reproduction used by Spirogyra and Rhizopus.
OR
(a) Define reflex arc. Draw a flowchart showing the sequence of events which occur
during sneezing.
(b) List four plant hormones. Write one function of each.
36. A concave mirror is used for image formation for different positions of an object. What 5
inferences can be drawn about the following when an object is placed at a distance of 10
cm from the pole of a concave mirror of focal length 15 cm.
(a) position of image
(b) Size of image
(c) Nature of image
Draw a labelled ray diagram to justify your inferences.
OR
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An object 4 cm in height is placed at 15 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length
10 cm. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed to obtain a sharp
image of the object? Calculate the height of the image.
SECTION-E
[Link]. 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. When an element exist in two or more forms without changing its state and has different 4
physical properties but the same chemical properties the different forms are known as
allotropic forms or allotropes of that element and the phenomenon is called allotropy.
Pure carbon exist in both crystalline and amorphous form
Crystalline: Diamond, Graphite
Amorphous: Charcol, coal, coke, carbon black.
(a) Give an example of non - metal which is an integral part of bones and show allotropy.
(b) The oxide of which element is used as a coolant?
(c) Why does an element exist in different allotropic forms?
OR
(c) Give few characteristics of Graphite.
38. Rhea studied the electrical circuits and the current flowing through them. She became 4
curious about the range of the current we come across in daily life. She collected the data
and presented it in tabular form as shown.
[Link] Description Magnitude of current
1. Domestic appliance Few ampere
2. Lightening Ten thousand ampere
3. Nervous System Microampere
4. Galvanometer Few milliampere
5. Semiconductors Few milliampere
(a) As domestic appliance carries electric current of the order of a few ampere, what
precaution should be taken while using electricity?
(b) How are the electrical appliances in a house connected?
(c) As per the table the maximum and minimum current flows for?
OR
(c) What is the function of a voltmeter and ammeter in a circuit?
39. Rekha has green eyes while her parents and brother have black eyes. Rekha's husband 4
Ravi has black eyes while his mother has green eyes and father has black eyes.
(a) On the basis of the above given information, is the green eye colour a dominant or
recessive trait? Justify your answer.
(b) What is the possible genetic makeup of Rekha's brother’s eye colour?
(c) What is the probability that the offspring of Rekha and Ravi will have green eyes?
Also, show the inheritance of eye colour in the offspring with the help of a suitable cross.
OR
(c) 50% of the offspring of Rekha's brother are green eyed. With help of cross show how
is this is possible.
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