Science Question Paper
Maximum Marks: 80 Time: 3 Hours
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. The marks allotted to each question are indicated against it.
3. Draw neat and labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
4. Answer the questions in your own words as far as possible.
Section A – Objective Type (16 Marks)
(All questions are compulsory. Each question carries 1 mark.)
1) 6 gram of hydrogen is burnt in the presence of excess oxygen. The mass of water formed is: a)
18 g b) 36 g c) 54 g d) 72 g
2) The focal length of a plane mirror is: a) 0 b) Infinity c) Equal to half the object distance d) Equal to
the object distance
3) What is the focal length of a convex lens having power of +5.0 D? a) +10 cm b) +15 cm c) +20
cm d) +25 cm
4) The outer layer of the teeth is made up of: a) Calcium nitrate b) Calcium phosphate c) Potassium
phosphate d) Sodium phosphate
5) Farm and garden are ___ ecosystem. (Non-living / Creational / Artificial)
6) Main energy source in an ecosystem is ___. (Tree / Algae / Sun)
7) Burning of coal and formation of water is ___ type of reaction. (Combination / Displacement /
Decomposition)
8) Magnification produced by a lens is negative. So, the type of image is ___ & ___. (Real and
inverted / Virtual and erect / Plane)
9) The pH value of the blood is greater than 7. (True / False)
10) Orange contains citric acid. (True / False)
11) Cuscuta is a plant, harmful for the host plant. (True / False)
12) Hydrogen gas was discovered by Henry Cavendish. (True / False)
13) Antioxidants
14) Concave mirror
15) Animals feed on dead decaying matter
16) Animal feeds on other organisms
Options
A) It is used by doctors
B) Decomposers
C) To prevent oxidation
D) Carnivorous
E) It is used as a rear view mirror in vehicles
Section B – Short Answer Type (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
17) Differentiate between anaerobic and aerobic respiration.
18) An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. Find the
position and nature of the image.
19) Differentiate between autotrophic nutrition and heterotrophic nutrition.
20) Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?
21) Give any two ways in which biodegradable substances would affect the environment.
22) Explain the structure of a nephron.
23) What is called a redox reaction? Explain with one example.
24) Why is a straight-line food chain not common in the natural ecosystem?
25) What is meant by a universal indicator? Write its uses.
26) Distinguish between biodegradable waste and non-biodegradable waste.
Section C – Short Answer Type (8 × 3 = 24 Marks)
27) Explain the process of digestion in the human body.
28) With a neat and labeled ray diagram, describe the position, nature, and relative size of the
image when an extended object AB is placed at different positions in front of a convex lens.
29) Write a note on the power of a lens.
30) Explain the importance of pH in everyday life. (Any three points)
31) Explain the process of formation of urine.
32) Explain the components of an ecosystem: abiotic, biotic, producers, consumers, and
decomposers.
33) Write a short note on corrosion. How can it be prevented?
34) Write a short note on stomata.
Section D – Long Answer Type (5 × 4 = 20 Marks)
35) Explain different types of reactions.
36) Explain the preparation of baking soda with reaction and uses.
37) Explain the preparation of bleaching powder with reaction and uses.
38) A 2 cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex lens of focal length 10
cm. Find the nature, position, and size of the image. Also, calculate its magnification.
39) Explain how ozone is formed. State the significance of the ozone layer. How is it depleted?
What programs have been started to prevent this?
