SCIENCE CBSE Board Mock Exam

CLASS - X

DATE: - 01-02-2025 MAX. MARKS – 80

TOPIC: - TIME: - 3 Hours
Light, Human Eye and World, Electricity, Light, Magnetic effects of current, Life Instructions: - All the
Process, Control and Coordination, How do organism reproduce, Heredity and questions are
Evolution, Our Environment, Chemical Reaction and Equation, Acid, Base and
Salt, Metal and Non Metal, Carbon and its compound
compulsory.
SECTION A - MCQ-One mark each
1. In an attempt to demonstrate electrical (a) It is a decomposition reaction and
conductivity through an electrolyte, the following endothermic in nature
apparatus (figure below) was set up. (b) It is a combination reaction
(c) It is a decomposition reaction and
accompanied by release of heat
(d) It is a photochemical decomposition and
exothermic in nature
3. A student added 10 g of calcium carbonate in a
rigid container, secured it tightly and started to
heat it. After some time, an increase in pressure
was observed, the pressure reading was then
Which among the following statement(s) is(are) noted at intervals of 5 mins and plotted against
correct? time, in a graph as shown below. During which
i. Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is time interval did maximum decomposition took
not acidic place?
ii. Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong
base and furnishes ions for conduction
iii. Bulb will not glow because circuit is
incomplete
iv. Bulb will not glow because it depends
upon the type of electrolytic solution
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iv) (a) 15-20 min
(c) (ii) only (b) 10-15 min
(d) (iv) only (c) 5-10 min
2. The following reaction is used for the (d) 0-5 min
preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory: 4. Three hydrocarbons X, Y and Z are shown
below:

Which among the following statement is correct

about the reaction?
 Identify the incorrect statements about these necessary =, but remain unchanged after the
three hydrocarbons. reaction?
i. X and Y both differ by a -CH2 unit. Used up Produced Remains
ii. X and Z have the same boiling point unchanged
iii. All have different general formulae (a) Carbon Water Oxygen
iv. Y and Z have different molecular dioxide
masses (b) Chlorophyll Carbon Water
(a) i and ii dioxide
(b) ii and iii (c) Oxygen Starch Cellulose
(c) I and iv (d) Water Oxygen Chlorophyll
(d) All the statements are incorrect
9. The diagram given below shows the human
5. Structural formula of the benzene is:
excretory system. Identify the function of part
labelled as X:

6. Which among the following statement is

incorrect for magnesium metal? (a) To excrete urea
(a) It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white (b) To produce urea
flame (c) To produce urine
(b) It reacts with cold water to form (d) To store urine
magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas 10. Two individuals are as shown using geometric
(c) It reacts with hot water to form magnesium shapes.
hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas
(d) It reacts with steam to form magnesium
hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas
7. Which of the following phenomena occur, when XfY XmXm
a small amount of acid is added to water? Their sex chromosome are respectively denoted
(i) Ionisation by Xf, Xm and Y. what are the possible
(ii) Neutralisation combinations of sex chromosomes for their
(iii) Dilution male and female offspring’s respectively?
(iv) Salt formation (a) XfXm and XmXm
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) XmY and XmXm
(b) (i) and (iii) (c) XfY and XmY
(c) (ii) and (iii) (d) XmY and XmXf
(d) (ii) and (iv) 11. The directional movement in plants as shown in
8. In the photosynthesis, which substances are figure is due to which hormone?
used up, which are produced and which are
 (a) When a current carrying conductor is
moved with force, it creates the magnetic
field.
(b) When a conductor is moved inside a
(a) Cytokinin magnetic field, current is produced in the
(b) Abscisic acid conductor.
(c) Ethylene (c) When a magnetic field is moved relative to
(d) Auxin the conductor, current is produced in the
12. The image shows the model of a family of dogs. conductor.
(d) When a current carrying conductor is
placed in a magnetic field, it experiences a
force by magnetic field.
15. Calculate the current flowing through the 10 Ω
resistor in the following current.

It can be observed that the offspring is similar

to the parents but not identical. What is the
likely reason for this?
(a) Variation in the genetic material
(a) 1.2 A
(b) Fast multiplication of body cells
(b) 0.6 A
(c) Asexual mode of reproduction
(c) 0.2 A
(d) Effect of environment on the offspring
(d) 2.0 A
13. When a 4V battery is connected across an
16. The most suitable material for making the core
unknown resistor there is a current of 100mA in
of an electromagnet is:
the circuit. The value of the resistance of the
(a) Steel
resistor is:
(b) Iron
(a) 4 Ω
(c) Soft iron
(b) 40 Ω (d) Aluminum
(c) 400 Ω
(d) 0.4 Ω Direction for Q 17 – 20: Each of the following questions
consists of two statements, one is Assertion (A) and the
14. The image shows the Fleming’s left-hand rule.
other is Reason (R). Give reason:

(a) Both the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true
and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the
Assertion (A).
(b) Both the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true
and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
the Assertion (A).
Which option explains the rule to understand (c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
the working of motors? (d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

17. Assertion (A): Clove oil is an olfactory indicator.

 Reason (R): Smell of clove can be characterized 19. Assertion (A): Herbivore have longer small
in acidic medium, but it cannot be recognized in intestine than carnivore.
basic medium. Reason (R): Carnivore can digest cellulose due
18. Assertion (A): Amount and timing of hormones to the presence of enzymes, cellulase.
released are regulated by feedback 20. Assertion (A): Domestic circuits are connected
mechanisms. in parallel.
Reason (R): Hypersecretion or hyposecretion of Reason (R): Parallel circuit have same current in
any hormone has a harmful effect on our body. every part of the circuit.

SECTION B – TWO MARK EACH

21. Write the names of the following compounds: (b) Write the different types of progenies
obtained their ratio when F1 progeny was
crossed with recessive homozygous parent.
24. What is translocation? Why is it essential for
plants? Where do sunstances in plants reach as
a result of the translocation?
25. The diagram given below shows an object O and
its image I.

Without actually drawing the ray diagram, state

the following:
OR (a) Type of lens (Converging/diverging)
A metal that exists as a liquid at room (b) List three characteristics of the image
temperature is obtained by heating its sulphide formed if this lens is replaced by a concave
in the presence of air. Identify the metal and its mirror of focal length ‘f’ and an object is
ore and give the reaction involved. placed at a distance ‘f/2’ in front of the
22. Distinguish between the unisexual and bisexual mirror.
flowers giving one example of each.
23. A cross was made between the pure breeding OR
pea plant one with round and green seeds and Define the following:
other with wrinkled and yellow seeds.
(a) Write the phenotype of F1 progeny. Give (a) Focal length
reason for your answer. (b) Principal focus
26. What is Biomass Ecological pyramids? Give an
example of inverted biomass ecological
pyramids.
 SECTION C – THREE MARK EACH

27. Identify the type of reaction taking place in each (c) Heart
of the following cases and write the balanced 30. A student holding a mirror in his hand, directed
chemical equation for the reactions the reflecting surface of the mirror towards the
(a) Zinc reacts with silver nitrate to produce Sun. he then directed the reflected light on to a
zinc nitrate and silver. sheet of paper held close to the mirror.
(b) Potassium iodide reacts with lead nitrate to (a) What should he do to burn the paper?
produce potassium nitrate and lead iodide. (b) Which type of mirror does he have?
28. Zinc granules were added to zinc sulphate, (c) Will he be able to determine the
copper sulphate, aluminium sulphate and iron approximate value of focal length of this
sulphate solution as shown below: mirror from this activity? Give reason and
draw ray diagram to justify your answer in
this case.
31. A convex lens made of a material refractive
index n2 is kept in a medium of refractive index
n1. A parallel beam of light in incident on the
Based on the given information: lens. Draw the path of rays of light emerging
(a) In which test tube would you observe the from the convex lens, if:
deposition of metal on zinc? Give reason (a) n1 < n2
(b) Arrange Zn, Cu, Al and Fe in the increasing (b) n1 = n2
order of reactivity. (c) n1 > n2
29. Complete the flow chart as per the given 32. Answer the following questions:
instructions: (a) List the factors on which the resistance of a
conductor in the shape of a wire depends.
(b) Why are metals good conductors of
electricity whereas glass is a bad conductor
of electricity? Give reason.
(c) Why are alloys commonly used in electrical
heating devices? Give reason
33. Answer the following questions:
OR
(a) Draw a block diagram to show the flow of
Write one function of each of the following
energy in an ecosystem.
component of the transport system in human
(b) In a food chain of frogs, grass, insects and
beings:
snakes assign trophic level to frogs. To
(a) Blood vessels
which category of consumers do they
(b) Lymph
belong to?
SECTION D – 5 MARK EACH
34. (i) Explain the following terms with one example each:
(a) Corrosion
(b) Rancidity
(ii) Explain two ways by which food industries prevent rancidity.
35. (i) Draw the diagram of female reproductive system and match and ark the following parts:
 (a) Where block is created surgically to prevent fertilization?
(b) Where Copper-T is inserted?
(c) Inside which condom can be placed?
(ii) Why do more and more people prefer to use condoms? What is the principle behind it?
36. Answer the following questions:
(a) What is an electromagnet? List any two uses.
(b) Draw a labelled diagram to show how an electromagnet is made.
(c) State the purpose of soft iron core used in making an electromagnet.
(d) List two ways of increasing the strength of an electromagnet, if the material of the electromagnet is fixed.

SECTION E – CASE BASED QUESTIONS EACH CARRY 4 MARKS

37. A girl met with an accident and her leg got 38. State the figure related to endocrine glands in
fractured. She went to an orthopedician for human being (male) and answer the following
treatment. On examination, the doctor mixed a questions:
white powder in water and applied it to her leg
along with the Cotton and gauze. After a while,
it turned into white, solid, hard mass. The
doctor said that it would support her fracture
bone and help it to join in the right position.

(a) Which gland secrete digestive enzymes as

well as hormones?
(b) Name the endocrine gland P, Q, R and S.
(c) Name the hormone responsible for the
(a) What is ‘white powder’ and ‘white hard regulation of the blood pressure. Also
solid mass’ called as? Write the chemical mention the name of the gland?
name of ‘white powder’ and ‘white hard (d) Name the disease caused by the
solid mass’. hyposecretion of the Growth Hormone and
(b) After treatment the doctor repacked the also by the hyposecretion of thyroxine.
white powder back into moisture proof, 39. Answer the following questions:
airtight container. Why? (a) What is atmospheric refraction?
(c) Write a chemical equation to show the (b) What causes the atmospheric refraction?
reaction between white powder and water. (c) Name the effects produced by atmospheric
Find the difference in water molecules of refraction.
white hard solid mass and white powder. (d) Which has more refractive index – hot air or
cold air?