SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2024-25

CLASS X
SCIENCE (SUBJECT CODE-086)
GENERAL INSTRCUTIONS:
i. This question paper comprises 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 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.
Answers should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based / case-based units of assessment carrying 04
marks each with subparts.
viii. There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in some
sections. Only one of the alternatives has to be attempted in such questions.
Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the
questions 1 - 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response
1. Which of the following terms does not represent electrical power in a circuit? 1
A) I2R B) IR2
C) V I D) V2/R
2. The chemical compound present in fruit is 1
A) CH3COOC2H5
B) C2H5COOH
C) C2H5OH
D) All of these
3. Which of the following is the primary function of the hemoglobin? 1
A)To make blood calories.
B)To kill harmful bacteria.
C)Transport of O2
D)None of the above
4. Which of the following is the strongest chamber of the human heart? 1
A)Left ventricle
B)Left atrium
C)Right ventricle
D)Right atrium
5. Which one of the following setups is the most appropriate for the evolution of hydrogen
gas and its identification? 1

(1) (a)
(2) (b)
(3) (c)
(4) (d)
6. Four solutions, namely glucose, alcohol, hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid filled in four
separate beakers are connected one by one in an electric circuit with a bulb. The solutions
in which the bulb will glow when current is passed are : 1
A) Glucose and alcohol -
B) Alcohol and hydrochloric acid
C) Glucose and sulphuric acid
D) Hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid
7. Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of
aluminium are responsible for the same? 1
(i) Good thermal conductivity
(ii) Good electrical conductivity
(iii) Ductility
(iv) High melting point
A) (i) and (ii)
B) (i) and (iii)
C) (ii) and (iii)
D) (i) and (iv)
8. Vegetatively propagated plants 1
(A) do not bear roots
(B) do not bear buds
(C) are genetically similar
(D) are genetically dissimilar
9. Along the path of the vas-deferens the secretions of which gland provide nutrition to the
sperms? 1
(A) Prostate glands
(B) Seminal vesicles
(C) Scrotum
(D) Urinary bladder
10.Number of single and triple bonds present in a molecule of acetylene (C 2H2) respectively
are: 1
A. 2 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. Only triple bonds
D. 2 and 1
11. Which of the following factors leads to Eutrophication? 1
A)Excessive use of fertilizers
B)Increase of plant nutrients
C)Both (a) and (b)
D)None of the above
12. The brain is responsible for 1
(A) thinking
(B) regulating the heartbeat.
(C) balancing the body
(D) all of above.
13. A current carrying loop lying in a magnetic field behaves like a …….. 1
A) Magnetic material
B) A magnetic dipole
C) Magnetic pole
D) Non- magnetic material
14. Absolute refractive index of glass and water is 3/2 and 4/3 respectively. If the speed of
light in glass is 2x108 m/s, the speed of light in water is : 1
A) 9/4 x108 m/s
B) 5/2 x108 m/s
C) 7/3 x108 m/s
D) 16/9 x108 m/s
15. A student traces the path of a ray of light through a triangular glass prism for different
values of angle of incidence. On analysing the ray diagrams, which one of the
following conclusions is he likely to draw? 1
A) The emergent ray is parallel to the incident ray.
B) The emergent ray bends at an angle to the direction of the incident ray.
C) The emergent ray and the refracted ray are at right angles to each other.
D) The emergent ray is perpendicular to the incident ray.
16. Consider the combination of resistor, 1

The equivalent resistance between a and b is

A)R/6
B)2R/3
C)R/3
D)3/R
Four Questions from 17 to 20, two statements are given – one labelled as Assertion (A)
and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from
the cods (A), (B), (C), and (D) as given below.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but 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 (A) : Insulin regulates blood sugar level. 1
Reason (R) : Insufficient secretion of insulin will cause diabetes.
18. Assertion(A): The magnitude of the magnetic field at a point on the axis of a current
carrying solenoid is inversely proportional to the current flowing through the solenoid.
Reason (R) : The magnitude of the magnetic field at a point on the axis of a current
carrying solenoid is directly proportional to the number of turns per unit length of a
solenoid. 1

19. Assertion (A) : Hydrogen gas is not evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid.
Reason (R): Nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent. 1
20. Assertion: Learning a skill such as dance and music is an acquired trait 1
Reason: Acquired traits develop in the lifetime of an individual and do not pass to the
progeny

SECTION B
Questions no. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions.
21. (a) Name one gustatory receptor and one olfactory receptor in human beings.
(b) Write a and b in the given flow chart of neuron through which information travels as an
electrical impulse.
2

22.Draw the structure for the following compounds:

(i) Ethanoic acid
(ii) Bromopentane 2
23. (a) Samples of four metals A, B, C and D were taken and added to the following solution
one by one. The results obtained have been tabulated as follows: 2
Use the table given above to answer the f0llowing questions about metals A,B,C and D.
(i) Which is the most reactive metal?
(ii) What would you observe if B is added to a solution of Copper (II) sulphate?
Or
(b) Ajay took Sulphur powder on spatula and heated it. He collected the gas evolved by
inverting a test tube over it as shown in fig. 3.12 below: 2

(a) What will be the action of gas on

(i) Dry litmus paper?
(ii) Moist litmus paper?
(b)Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction taking place.
24. Name the glands present in the wall of the stomach that release secretions for digestion
of food. Write the three components of secretion that are released by these
glands 2

25. A person needs a lens of power -5.5 dioptre for correcting his distinct vision. For
correcting his near vision, he needs a lens +1.5 dioptre. What is the focal length of the lens
required for correcting (i) distinct vision, and (ii) near vision? 2
26.(a)State the relation between work, charge and potential difference for an electric
circuit.
(b)Calculate the potential difference between the two terminals of a battery of work is
required to transfer of charge from one terminal of the battery to the other. 2

SECTION C
Questions no. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions.
27. With reference to the functioning of the eye, answer the questions that follow: 3
(a) What is meant by power of accommodation of the eye?
(b) What is the shape of the lens during (1) near vision (2) distant vision?
(c) Name the two structures in the eye responsible for bringing about the change in the
shape of the lens.

28. Write chemical equations for the following reactions, giving the conditions for the
reaction in each case: 3
(a) Formation of ethene from ethanol
(b) Esterification reaction between ethanol and ethanoic acid
(c) Reaction of an ester with Sodium hydroxide

29. An electron and a proton, using parallel to each other, enter a uniform magnetic field
with same velocity. The direction of magnetic field and their motion coincides (is same).
How will the direction of their paths be affected when they are travelling in
(a) same direction (b) opposite direction. Justify your answer. 3
30. In the following food chain, plants provide 500 J of energy to rats. How much energy will
be available to hawks from snakes?
Plants → Rats → Snakes → Hawks
What is meant by biological magnification? 3
31. A compound is used in manufacturing of idols and to set fractured bones.
(a) Write the common name and the chemical name of the compound.
(b) Write the method of its preparation.
(c) Give chemical equation for the reaction, when water reacts with the compound. 3
32. Reproduction is one of the most important characteristics of living beings. Give three
reasons in support of the statement. 3
33. “It is a matter of chance whether a couple will have a male or a female child.” Justify this
statement by drawing a flow chart. 3
 SECTION D
Questions no. 34 to 36 are long answer type questions.
34. Draw the diagram of the flower and label the four whorls. Write the names of the
gamete producing organs in the flower.
What is placenta? Mention its role during pregnancy 5
35. (a) Write a balanced chemical equation for each following reaction and classify
them.
(i) Lead acetate solution is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid to form lead chloride and
acetic acid solution.
(ii) A piece of sodium metal is added to absolute ethanol to form sodium ethoxide and
hydrogen gas.
(iii) Iron (III) oxide on heating with carbon monoxide gas reacts to form solid iron and
liberates carbon dioxide gas.
(iv ) Hydrogen sulphide gas reacts with oxygen gas to form solid sulphur and liquid water
(v) Zinc metal is added to copper sulphate solution? 5
OR
(b) (i)A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound X accompanied by
light emission. If the burning ribbon is now placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen, it
continues to burn and forms a compound Y.
(a) Write the chemical formulae of X and Y.
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation when X is dissolved in water
(c) It is advised Magnesium ribbon cleaned with sand paper before burning of it.
Justify the above statement.
(ii) A substance X, an oxide of a group 2 element, is used intensively in the cement industry.
This element is present in bones also. On treatment with water, it forms a solution Y, which
turns red litmus blue.
Identify (a) X and Y and also (b) write the chemical reactions involved. 5
36. (a) Draw a ray diagram to show the path of the reflected ray in each of the following
cases.
A ray of light incident on a convex mirror:
(i)strikes at its pole making an angle from the principal axis.
(ii)is directed towards its principal focus.
(iii) is parallel to its principal axis.
(iv) Find the power of a convex lens which forms a real and inverted image of
magnification -1 of an object placed at a distance of 20cm from its optical centre. 5
OR
(b) (i) Suppose you want to observe an erect image of a candle flame using a concave mirror
of focal length 20cm. State the range of distance of the candle flame from the mirror. List
two other characteristics of the observed image.
Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image in this case.
(ii) The image of a candle flame placed at a distance of 30cm from a mirror is formed on a
screen placed in front of the mirror at a distance of 60cm from its pole.
What is the nature of the mirror? Find its focal length. 5

SECTION E
Question No. 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. If two or more resistances are connected in such a way that the same potential
difference gets applied to each of them, then they are said to be connected in parallel. The.
current flowing through the two resistances in parallel is, however, not the same. When we
have two or more resistances joined in parallel to one another, then the same current gets
additional paths to flow and the overall resistance decreases. The equivalent resistance is
given by 1/Rp=1/R1+1/R2+1/R3

(i) Three resistances, 2 Ω , 6 Ω and 8 Ω are connected in parallel, then the equivalent
resistance is; 1
(a) less than 6 Ω but more than 2Ω
(b) less than 8 Ω but more than 6 Ω
(c) less than 2 Ω
(d) more than 8 Ω
(ii) A wire of resistance 12 Ω is cut into three equal pieces and then twisted their ends
together, the equivalent resistance is; 1
a) 38 Ω b) 43 Ω
c) 34 Ω d) 56 Ω
(iii) Three resistances are connected as shown. The equivalent resistance between
A and B is; 1

a) 23 Ω b) 32 Ω
c) 43 Ω d) 34 Ω

(iv) Which of the following relation is correct? 1

a) I1 = 2I2 = 3I3 b) I1 = 4I2 = 3I3

c) 2I1 = I2 = 3I3 d) 3I1 = 2I2 = I3
38. Metals are the elements which are often found in nature in combined form (as ores) but
few metals occur in free state too. Metals possess such specific properties which make them
very useful in practical life. The properties shown by them are lustrous surface, they can
also be polished for obtaining a highly reflective surface, hard and strong in nature, good
conductor of heat and electricity and also malleable and ductile. But few metals are
exceptionally different too in some properties like Sodium and Potassium are exceptional
cases in this case as they can be cut with knife. Metallic elements possess high melting and
boiling points too.
1.Which of the following metals is the most abundant in earth crust? 1
(a) Al
(b) Fe
( c) Na
(d) Ca

2.Which of the following is the poor conductor of heat among given metals: 1
(a) Na
(b) Ca
(c) Pb
(d) Hg
3.Metal with highest melting point: 1
(a) Tungsten
(b) Mercury
(c) Molybdenum
(d) Osmium
4. Bauxite is an ore of: 1
(a) Na
(b) Al
(c) Pb
(d) Hg
39. 2. The following picture shows the inheritance of gene forms (alleles) for blood group in
humans.

a) If blood group of father is A and of mother is B, what are the possible blood groups of
their offspring?
b) What will the blood group of child if both parents have “O” blood group?
c) Which allele is recessive in the above case?