Class 10 CBSE Science – Most Expected, Repeated & Important

Questions (2025–26)

🔹 CHEMISTRY

Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations

1. Define a chemical reaction. (1 Mark)\

2. Balance: Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂ (1 Mark)\

3. State the Law of Conservation of Mass. (1 Mark)\

4. Explain different types of chemical reactions with examples. (5 Marks)

Chapter 2: Acids, Bases and Salts

1. What is an acid? Give two examples. (1 Mark)\

2. What is a neutralization reaction? (1 Mark)\

3. Name the acid present in the following: Vinegar, Citrus fruits (1 Mark)\

4. How is baking soda prepared? Write its chemical equation. (3 Marks)\

5. Explain the importance of pH in everyday life. (5 Marks)

Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals

1. Name one metal and one non-metal that are liquids at room temperature. (1 Mark)\

2. Write one chemical property of metals. (1 Mark)\

3. Why do ionic compounds have high melting points? (2 Marks)\

4. How do metals and non-metals react? Give an example. (3 Marks)\

5. Explain extraction of metals from ores. (5 Marks)

\ Chapter 4: Carbon and its Compounds

1. Why is carbon tetravalent? (1 Mark)\

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 2. What is homologous series? (1 Mark)\

3. Draw electron dot structure of methane. (2 Marks)\

4. Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. (3 Marks)\

5. Explain the properties of ethanol and its uses. (5 Marks)\

Chapter 5: Periodic Classification of Elements

1. Who gave the modern periodic law? (1 Mark)\

2. State the modern periodic law. (1 Mark)\

3. Why do elements in the same group show similar properties? (2 Marks)\

4. Write two limitations of Mendeleev’s periodic table. (3 Marks)

5) How does metallic character vary across a period and down a group? (3 Marks)

🔹 PHYSICS

Chapter 6: Light – Reflection and Refraction

1. State laws of reflection. (2 Marks)

2) Define the principal focus of a concave mirror. (1 Mark)\ Mirror formula and magnification. (3 Marks)\

3) Draw ray diagrams for image formation by convex lens. (5 Marks)\ (Important to draw all 6 cases
correctly with labelling)

Chapter 7: The Human Eye and the Colourful World

1. What is the function of iris in human eye? (1 Mark)\

2. Define power of accommodation. (1 Mark)\

3. What is myopia? How is it corrected? (2 Marks)\

4. Explain atmospheric refraction with examples. (3 Marks)\

5. Explain dispersion of light through prism. (5 Marks)\

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Chapter 8: Electricity

1. Define electric current. (1 Mark)\

2. State Ohm’s Law. (1 Mark)\

3. Derive expression for equivalent resistance in series. (3 Marks)\ Difference between series and
parallel circuits. (3 Marks)

5) Calculate current using V = 12 V, R = 6 Ω. (2 Marks)\

Chapter 9: Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

1. Draw magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. (2 Marks)\

2. Right-hand thumb rule. (2 Marks)\

3. What is a solenoid? (2 Marks)\

4. Principle of electric motor. (3 Marks)\ Working of electric motor with diagram. (5 Marks)\ Explain
armature, commutator, brushes, with labelled diagram.

Chapter 10: Sources of Energy

1. What is a good source of energy? (1 Mark)\

2. Difference between renewable and non-renewable sources. (2 Marks)\

3. Working of solar cooker. (3 Marks)\

4. Advantages and disadvantages of wind energy. (3 Marks)\

5. Explain the working of a hydro power plant. (5 Marks)\

🔹 BIOLOGY

Chapter 11: Life Processes

1. Raw materials for photosynthesis. (1 Mark)\

2. Role of bile juice. (1 Mark)\

3. Difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (2 Marks)\

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 4. Nutrition in Amoeba with diagram. (3 Marks)\ Human digestive system diagram and
explanation. (5 Marks)\

Chapter 12: Control and Coordination

1) Name the structural unit of the nervous system. (1 Mark)\

2) What is synapse? (1 Mark)\

3) Difference between reflex action and walking. (2 Marks)\

4) Function of hormones with example. (3 Marks)\

5) Nervous system structure and coordination. (5 Marks)\ Chapter 13: How Do Organisms Reproduce?

1. Name methods of asexual reproduction. (1 Mark)\

2. Define fertilization. (1 Mark)\

3. Binary fission in Amoeba with diagram. (2 Marks)\ Sexual reproduction in flowering plants. (3
Marks)\

4. Human reproductive system diagram and functions. (5 Marks)\

Chapter 14: Heredity and Evolution

1. Who is father of genetics? (1 Mark)\

2. Define dominant trait. (1 Mark)\

3. Mendel's monohybrid cross result. (2 Marks)\

4. Sex determination in humans. (3 Marks)\

5. Evolution and fossils. (5 Marks)\

Chapter 15: Our Environment

1. What are biodegradable substances? (1 Mark)\

2. Name two non-biodegradable substances. (1 Mark)\

3. Food chain example. (2 Marks)\

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 4. What is biological magnification? (3 Marks)\

5. Ozone layer and its protection. (5 Marks)\

Chapter 16: Management of Natural Resources

1. Name two natural resources. (1 Mark)\

2. What is sustainable development? (1 Mark)\

3. Advantages of water harvesting. (3 Marks)\

4. Why reduce, reuse, recycle? (3 Marks)\

5. Forest conservation methods. (5 Marks)\