SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAM - 2024

SCIENCE
 DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS ODISHA ZONE-D
SAMPLE PAPER -1/5, 2023-24
CLASS-X
SUBJECT: SCIENCE
Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3 hours
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
Q. No Questions Marks
1 The chemical reaction between MnO2 & HCl is an example of? 1
a) Displacement reaction b) combination reaction
c) Redox reaction d) decomposition reaction
2 Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true? Exposure of silver 1
chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to
(i) the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride
(ii) sublimation of silver chloride
(iii) decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride
(iv) Oxidation of silver chloride
(A) (i) only (B) (i)and (iii) (C) (ii)and (iii) (D) (iv) only
3 What happens when hydrogen gas is passed over heated copper oxide? 1
(A). Black coating on the surface turns blue
(B). Black coating on the surface turns brown
(C). Brown coating on the surface turns black
(D). Brown coating on the surface turns green
4 An element ‘X’ is yellow coloured solid, insoluble in water but soluble in 1
carbon disulphide. It has low melting point 114.5°C. It boils at 445°C and
it bums with pale blue flame forming pungent smelling gas ‘Y’ which
turns moist blue litmus red and finally colourless. ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are

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 (A) C, CO2
(B) N, NO2
(C) S, SO2
(D) I2, I2O5
5 Four metals A, B, C and D are in turn, added to the following solutions 1
one by one and the observations made are tabulated below:
IRON(II) COPPER(II) ZINC SILVER
METALS SULPHATE SULPHATE SULPHATE NITRATE
A. No reaction displacement ------- -------
B. displacement -------- No reaction --------
C. No reaction No reaction No reaction Displacement
D. No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction
Based on above information, Choose correct order of decreasing
reactivity of A, B, C and D.
(A) A>B>C>D (B) B>A>C>D
(C) C>D>A>B (D) D>C>A>B
6 An aqueous solution of sodium acetate will turn 1
(A) Methyl orange to yellow (B)Red litmus blue
(C)Phenolphthalein solution pink (D) All of these
7 Which of the following represents saponification reaction? 1
(a) CH3COONa + NaOH → CH4+ Na2CO3
(b) CH3COOH + C2H5OH CH3 → COOC2H5 +H2O
(c) 2CH3COOH + 2Na → 2CH3COONa + H2
(d) CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH → CH3COONa + C2H5OH
8 Identify the event that doesn’t occur in the Photosynthesis in the given list. 1
a. Oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide.
b. Absorption of light energy by the chlorophyll.
c. Reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.
d. Conversion of light energy into chemical energy.
9 1

The conclusion drawn out of the experiment as shown in the above figure
is
a. oxygen is only product formed during photosynthesis
b. sunlight is essential for photosynthesis
c. Carbon dioxide is given during respiration

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 d. Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis
10 How many phenotypes can occur in the F2 generation of a monohybrid 1
cross when a pure tall pea plant is crossed with a pure dwarf pea plant in
the parental generation?
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
11 Which of the following plant hormones is responsible for the coiling of 1
tendrils in the plant given below?

a. Auxins
b. Cytokinins
c.Gibberellins
d. Abscisic acid
12 The floral part that persists even after complete fruit development in the 1
given figure is

a. Sepals
b. Petals
c. Style
d. Anther
13 A current of 1 A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb. Number of 1
electrons passing through a cross section of the filament in 16 seconds
would be roughly
(a) 1020
(b) 1016
(c) 1018
(d) 1023
14 N 1
W E

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 W S E

A constant current flows in a horizontal wire in the plane of the paper

from east to west as shown in Figure. The direction of magnetic field at a
point will be North to South:
(a) directly above the wire
(b) directly below the wire
(c) at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the north side of the
wire
(d) at a point located in the plane of the paper, on the south side of the
wire
15 Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon 1
(a) its length
(b) its thickness
(c) its shape
(d) its nature of the material
16 Commercial electric motors do not use 1
(a) an electromagnet to rotate the armature
(b) effectively large number of turns of conducting wire in the current
carrying coil
(c) a permanent magnet to rotate the armature
(d) a soft iron core on which the coil is wound
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 (A): The gas collected in the test tube near anode during 1
electrolysis of water burned with a pop up sound when a burning candle is
brought near to it.
Reason (R): Hydrogen gas is a highly flammable gas and it burns with
a pop up sound when a burning candle is brought near to it
18 Assertion : Accumulation of variations during reproduction is beneficial 1
for a population.
Reason : Variations help species to thrive better in their surroundings.
19 Assertion : Aerobic respiration releases more energy as compared to 1
anaerobic respiration.
Reason : Aerobic respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen.

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20 Assertion (A): For a current in a long straight solenoid N- and S-poles 1
are created at the two ends.
Reason (R): The N- and S-poles exchange position when the direction of
current through the solenoid is reversed.

SECTION – B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21 What will be the action of the following substances on litmus paper? 2
Dry HCl gas, Moistened NH3 gas, Lemon juice, Carbonated soft drink
OR
Name the acid present in ant sting and give its chemical formula. Also, give
the common method to get relief from the discomfort caused by the ant
sting.
22 (a) Why is the use of iodized salt advisable to the patients suffering from 2
goiter?
(b)What is the response of stem towards light & gravity?
23 (a) How do desert plants perform photosynthesis if their stomata remain 2
closed during the day?
(b) Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with Vaseline. Name any
two physiological processes in plants that are affected due to the coating.
24 What is initial filtrate? What are the two substances in the filtrate that 2
selectively reabsorbed as the urine flows along the tube?
25 Draw a ray diagram showing the path of rays of light when it enters 2
with oblique incidence (i) from air into water; (ii) from water into air.
OR
Why does a light ray incident on a rectangular glass slab immersed
in any medium emerges parallel to itself? Explain using a diagram.
26 Which one of the following organisms comprising a food chain will 2
possibly have the maximum concentration of harmful chemicals in its
body. Give reasons.
Eagle, Frog, Grass, Snake, Grasshopper.
SECTION - C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27 i) Identify the oxidising agent (oxidant) & Reducing agent (Reductant) in 3
the following reactions
(a) Pb3O4 + 8HCl → 3PbCl2 + Cl2 + 4H2O
(b) V2O5 + 5Ca → 2V + 5CaO
ii) Why do we store silver chloride in dark coloured bottles?

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28 Salt A commonly used in bakery products on heating gets converted into 3
another salt B which itself is used for removal of hardness of water, and a
gas C is evolved. The gas C, when passed through lime water, turns it
milky. Identify A, B and C. Write the chemical equations involved in
above process.
29 Draw the diagram of a neuromuscular junction and label the following 3
parts.
(i) The tissue where nerve endings are attached
(ii) The blood vessel which provides blood to the tissue.
(iii) The longest part of neuron.
(iv) Neuromuscular junction.

30 Sudha finds out that the sharp image of the window pane of her science 3
laboratory is formed at a distance of 15 cm from the lens. She now tries to
focus the building visible to her outside the window instead of the
window pane without disturbing the lens. In which direction will she
move the screen to obtain a sharp image of the building? What is the
approximate focal length of this lens?
31 Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a concave lens when 3
an object is placed
(a) at the focus of the lens
(b) between focus and twice the focal length of the lens
(c) beyond twice the focal length of the lens
32 Describe the activity that shows that a current-carrying conductor 3
experiences a force perpendicular to its length and the external magnetic
field. How does Fleming’s left-hand rule help us to find the direction of
the force acting on the current carrying conductor?
OR
Explain the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction. Describe an
experiment to show that a current is set up in a closed loop when an
external magnetic field passing through the loop increases or decreases.
33 (a) In the following food chain, grasses provide 500J of energy to 3
grasshoppers.
How much of energy will be available to snakes from frogs?
Grasses ———> grasshoppers ———> frogs ———> snakes
(b) Producers always occupy the first trophic level in any food chain.
Why?
(c) Write the appropriate names of trophic levels Z and X in the figure.

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 SECTION - D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34 i) Draw the possible isomers of the compound with molecular formula 5
C3H6O and also give their electron dot structures.
ii) Ethene is formed when ethanol at 443 K is heated with excess of
concentrated sulphuric acid. What is the role of sulphuric acid in this
reaction ? Write the balanced chemical equation of this reaction.
OR
i) Name the functional groups present in the following compounds
(a) CH3 CO CH2 CH2 CH2 CH3 (b) CH3 CH2 CH2COOH
(c) CH3 CH2 CH2 CH2 CHO (d) CH3 CH2 OH
ii) A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C2H4O2
and an alcohol in presence of a few drops of H2SO4 .The alcohol on
oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 followed by acidification gives the same
carboxylic acid as used in this reaction. Give the names and structures of
(a) carboxylic acid, (b) alcohol and (c) the compound X. Also write the
reaction.
35 (a) Explain briefly the structure and two functions of placenta. 5
(b) State any two events that occur when the egg is not fertilized.
36 Describe the working of an AC generator with the help of a labelled 5
circuit diagram. What changes must be made in the arrangement to
convert it to a DC generator?
SECTION-E
Q.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 Pratyush took sulphur powder on a spatula and heated it. He collected the 4
gas evolved by inverting a test tube over it, as shown in figure below.

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 (a) What will be the action of gas on
(i) Dry litmus paper (ii) Moist litmus paper
(b) State nature of oxide formed on burning Sulphur.
(c) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction taking place.
OR
In place of Sulphur powder if carbon is taken .What do you observe?
Explain with equation.
38 Seema crossed pure breed pea plants having round-yellow seeds with 4
wrinkled green seeds and found that only A-B type of seeds were
produced in the F1 generation. When F1 generation pea plants having A-
B type of seeds were crossbreed by self-pollination, then in addition to the
original round yellow and wrinkled green seeds, two new varieties A-D
and C-B types of seeds were also obtained.
(a) State the genotype of the A-B seeds obtained in F1 generation.
(b) What would be the number of A-B seeds in F2 generation, if the total
number of seeds obtained in F2 generation is 1600?
(c) Out of total 320 seeds obtained in the F2 generation, calculate the
number of seeds that have:
(i) both the recessive traits.
(ii) one dominant and one recessive trait
OR
(i) Write the phenotype of A-D and C-B seeds obtained in F2 generation.
(ii) State the phenotypic ratio of the given cross in F2 generation.
39 The spherical mirror forms different types of images when the object is 4
placed at different locations. When the image is formed on screen, the
image is real and when the image does not form on screen, the image is
virtual. When the two reflected rays meet actually, the image is real and
when they appear to meet, the image is virtual.

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A concave mirror always forms a real and inverted image for different
positions of the object. But if the object is placed between the focus and
pole. the image formed is virtual and erect.
A convex mirror always forms a virtual, erect and diminished image. A
concave mirror is used as doctor’s head mirror to focus light on body
parts like eyes, ears, nose etc., to be examined because it can form erect
and magnified image of the object. The convex mirror is used as a rear
view mirrors in automobiles because it can form an small and erect image
of an object.
(a) Which mirror is used to get the full length image of a distant tall
building?
(b) Where should the bulb be placed in torches, search lights and
headlights of vehicles?
(c) Size of image of an object by a concave mirror having a focal length
of 20cm is observed to be reduced to 1/3rd of its size. At what distance
the object has been placed from the mirror?
OR
Refractive index of diamond with respect to glass is 1.6 and absolute
refractive index of glass is 1.5. Find out the absolute refractive index of
diamond.

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 SET-1

DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, MCL,KALINGA AREA

PRE BOARD EXAM ( 2023-24)
CLASS – X
SUB:SCIENCE
General Instructions:

• Please check that this question paper contains 9 printed pages.

• Set number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of
the answer book by the candidate.
• Check that this question paper contains 39 questions.
• Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin before attempting it.
• 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed
15 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. The students will read the question paper
only and will not write any answer on the answer script during this period.
CLASS – X
SUB:SCIENCE

Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed:3Hours

General Instructions:
1. This question paper contains five sections, Section A to E.
2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions.
A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
4.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.
5.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.
6.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.
7.Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-
parts.
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.A metal ‘X’ is used in thermite process. When X is burnt in air it gives an amphoteric oxide ‘Y’.
‘X’and ‘Y’ are respectively. (1)

(a)Fe and Fe2O3 (b) Al and Al2O3

(c)Fe and Fe3O4 (d)Al and Al3O4

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 2. Which of the following statements about the reaction given below are correct?
MnO2 + 4HCl —> MnCl2 + 2H2 O + Cl2 (1)
(i) HCl is oxidized to Cl2
(ii) MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2
(iii) MnCl2 acts as an oxidising agent
(iv) HCl acts as an oxidizing agent
(a) (ii) , (iii) and (iv) (b) (i) , (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (ii) only (d) (iii) and (iv) only
3 Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of (1)
(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

4. The table provides the pH value of four solutions P, Q, R and S (1)

Solution pH value
P 2
Q 9
R 5
S 11

Which of the following correctly represents the solution in increasing order of their hydronium ion
concentration?
(P>Q>R>S (b) P>S>Q>R (c) S<Q<R<P (d) S<P<Q<R

5. Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe+Heat (1)

The above reaction is a/an
(a) double displacement reaction (b) endothermic reaction
(c) thermit reaction (d) neutralization reaction

6. Silver articles become black on prolonged exposure to air. This is due to the formation of
(1)
(a) Ag3N (b) Ag2O
(c) Ag2S (d) Ag2S and Ag3N

Alkaline KMnO4
7. CH3 – CH2 – OH CH3 – COOH In the above given reaction, alkaline KMnO4
acts as
(1)
(a) reducing agent (b) oxidising agent
(c) catalyst (d) dehydrating agent

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 8. Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location (i),(ii) and
(iii).
(1)

(a) (i)-lipase, (ii)-trypsin, (iii)-pepsin

(b) (i)-amylase, (ii)-pepsin, (iii)-trypsin
(c) (i)-trypsin, (ii)-amylase, (iii)-carboxylase
(d) (i)-permease, (ii)-carboxylase, (iii)-oxidase

9. Receptors are usually located in sense organs. Gustatory receptors are present in (1)
(a) tongue (b) nose (c) eye (d) ear

10.Which of the following method/s are useful to prevent fertilisation even when ovulation occurs?

P- surgical blocking of the fallopian tube Q-copper-T (1)

R-oral pills S-condom
(a) only P (b) only Q and R (c) only P, Q and S (d) only Q, R and S

11. In cattle, having horns is a recessive trait (h) to not having horns (H). When cattle with horns
are crossed with cattle that do not have horns, the number of offspring having horns was equal
to those not having horns. (1)
Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be true?

(a)Both parents are homozygous dominant.

(b)One parent is homozygous dominant.
(c)Both parents are heterozygous.
(d)One parent is heterozygous.
12. Carefully study the diagram of the human respiratory system with labels i, ii, iii and iv. Select the
option which gives correct identification and main function and characteristic.
(1)

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 (a)(i) Trachea: It is supported by bony rings for conducting inspired air.
(b)(ii) Ribs: When we breathe out, ribs are lifted.
(c).iii) Alveoli: Thin-walled sac like structures for exchange of gases.
(d)(iv) Diaphragm: It is pulled up when we breathe in.

13. A lens of as a power of +1 D. Which option correctly described it? (1)

(a) It is a convex lens with focal length 50 cm.
(b) It is a convex lens with focal length 1 m.
(c) It is a concave lens with focal length 50 cm.
(d) It is a concave lens with focal length 1 m.

14. A light ray enters from medium A to medium B as shown in figure. The refractive (1)
index of medium B relative to A will be

(a) greater than unity (b) less than unity

(c) equal to unity (d) zero

15. Excessive exposure of humans to UV-ray s results in (1)

(i) damage to immune system (ii) damage to lungs
(iii) skin cancer (iv) peptic ulcer

(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iv)

(c) (i) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)

16. The action of which among the following is crucial to the formation of ozone? (1)
(a) humans (b) sunlight
(c) carbon dioxide (d) chlorofluorocarbons
Question No. 17 to 20 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 (A) : Silver bromide decomposition is used in black and white photography.
Reason (R) : Light provides energy for this exothermic reaction. (1)
18. Assertion (A): Variations always provide a survival advantage to an organism.
Reasons (R): Variations can be caused due to incorrect DNA copying. (1)

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 19. Assertion (A) :A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire.The deflection of the
compass needle decreases when the magnitude of the current in the wire is increased.
Reason (R) :The strength of a magnetic field at a point near the conductor increases on
increasing the current. (1)
20. Assertion (A): Omnivores receive 10% of their energy from the trophic level below them.
Reason (R): An omnivore is always in the trophic level just above herbivores. (1)

SECTION – B
Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions

21. During the reaction of some metals with dilute hydrochloric acid, following observations were
made. (2)
(a) Silver metal does not show any change
(b) Some bubbles of a gas are seen when lead (Pb) is reacted with the acid.
Explain these observations giving suitable reasons.

22. .(i) Name the part marked ‘A’ in the diagram given (2)
(ii)How does ‘A’ reaches part ‘B’?
(iii)State the importance of the part‘C.
(iv)What happens to the part marked ‘D’
fertilisation is over?

23. Give reasons: (2)

(i) Transport system in plant is slow.
(ii)Circulation of blood in aquatic vertebrates differs from that in terrestrial
vertebrates.
OR
The absorption of digested food takes place mainly in small intestine in case of human being.
Explain.

24. (a) Explain why the planets do not twinkle. (2)

(b) Write two causes of hypermetropia.

25. Write at least two points to differentiate between AC and DC.

(2)
OR

Mention any four properties of magnetic field lines.

26. In the lake contaminated with pesticides ,which one of the following organism living in the
lake will contain the maximum amount of pesticides? What is this phenomenon known as ? (2)
Small fish, Zooplanktons, big fish, phytoplankton

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 SECTION - C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

27. (3)

(a)Name the process depicted in the diagram.

(b) Write the ratio of volume of gas that release at anode and cathode.
(c)Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction taking place in this case.

28. A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound X accompanied by (3)
emission of light. 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.
OR
An element ‘M’ with electronic configuration 2,8,3 combines separately with Br- and PO4-3 anions.
Write the chemical formula of the compounds formed. Predict with the suitable reason the nature of
the bond formed by elements ‘M’ in general. How will the electrical conductivity of the compounds
formed vary with respect to ‘M’?
29. (i) Define reflex arc. (3)
(ii) Identify the parts (a), (b), (c) and (d) and show the direction of the flow of
electrical signals in the following Figure.

30.(a) Who is responsible for sex determination in a child , father or mother ? Justify your (3)
answer with the help of a flow chart.
(b) Name two animals where sex is not determined genetically.
31. AB is a current carrying conductor in the plane of the paper as shown in Figure. (3)
(a)What are the directions of magnetic fields produced by it
at points P and Q? Given r1>r2, where will the strength
of the magnetic field be larger?
(b) How is the direction of magnetic field at a point determined?

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 OR
What is an electromagnet? Draw a circuit diagram and explain how a soft iron piece can be
transformed into an electromagnet?

32. For the circuit shown in this diagram, Calculate (3)

(a) the total resistance of the circuit

(b) the total current flowing through the circuit
(c) the potential difference across 10 Ω resistor

33. (a)Refractive indices of media A, B, C, D are given below (3)

Medium A 1.33
Medium B 1.52
Medium C 1.65
Medium D 1.44
In which of these four media is the speed of light
(i) Maximum (ii)Minimum
Justify your answers in both cases.
(b) What happens to a ray of light when it falls on the focus of a convex lens ?

SECTION - D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34. (a) Define homologous series. (5)
th
(b)Write the molecular formulae of the preceding and the succeeding members of 4 member
of the homologous series of hydrocarbon represented by the general formula CnH2n-2.
(c)Mention two characteristics which change with increasing molecular mass in a homologues
series.
(d) Draw the structure of Benzene and Cyclohexanol. Which one is the saturated hydrocarbon
and why?
OR
(a) What are isomers? Draw the structure of three isomers of butane, C4H8 .
(b) Give reasons:
(i)Carbon forms covalent bond.
(ii)Diamond is bad conductor of electricity.
(iii)Hexane has high boiling point than ethane.

35. (a) List two reasons of using contraceptive methods by married couples. (5)
(b) Write in proper sequence the process going on in the different organs of the reproductive
system of a human female starting from the time of egg production to childbirth.
OR
(a)List any three advantages of vegetative propagation.
(b)Identify the modes of asexual reproduction in each of the following organisms :
(i) Amoeba
(ii) Spirogyra
(iii) Rhizopus
(iv) Planaria

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36. (a)List two essential conditions for formation of rainbow. (5)
(b)With the help of a diagram show the recombination of the spectrum of white light.
(c)(i) Write any two factors on which angle of deviation depend.
(ii) Write the correct order of decreasing order of angle of deviation for red,
indigo, yellow and blue.
OR
(a) Why does the sky appear dark to astronauts?
(b) Why danger signal lights are red in colour?
(c)Draw suitable diagram for correction of myopia.

SECTION - E
Q.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. The table given below shows the hints given by the quiz master in a quiz. (2+2)

STEPS No HINTS
1 Substance “C” is used as a preservative.
2 ‘C’ has two carbon atoms; ‘C’ is obtained by the reaction of ‘A’ in presence
of alkaline Potassium permanganate followed by acidification.
3 Misuse of ‘A’ in industries is prevented by adding Methanol, Benzene, and
pyridine to ‘A’.
4 ‘B’ is formed on heating ‘A’ in presence of concentrated Sulphuric acid and
a temperature of 443K.
5 ‘B’ reacts with Hydrogen gas in presence of Nickel and Palladium catalyst
and show hydrogenation reaction.

Based on the above hints answer the following questions

(a) Give the IUPAC names of A and B
(b) Illustrate with the help of chemical equations the changes taking place.
(A C and A B)
OR
(b)Name the chemical reactions which occur in steps 2 and 5. Identify the compounds formed in
these steps if ‘A’ is replaced with its next homologue.

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38. Ameet performed an experiment to study the inheritance pattern of genes. He crossed tall pea
plants (TT) with short pea plants (tt) and obtained all tall plants in F1 generation.
(1+1+2)
(a) What will be set of genes present in the F1 generation?
(b) Give reason why only tall plants are observed in F1 progeny?
(c) When F1 plants were self pollinated, a total of 800 plants were
produced. How many of these would be tall or short plants?
Give the genotype of F2 generation.
OR
(c)When F1 plants were cross pollinated with plants having tt genes, a total of 800 plants were
produced. How many of these would be tall or short plants? Give the genotype of F2
generation.

39. The heating effect of current is obtained by transformation of electrical energy into heat
energy. Just as mechanical energy is used to overcome friction and is converted into heat, in
the same way, electrical energy is converted into heat energy when an electric current flows
through a resistance wire. The heat produced in a conductor when current flows through it is
directly proportional to the square of current, resistance of wire and time for which current is
passed. (1+1+2)
(a)Find the heat produced in a wire of resistance ‘a’ when a current ‘b’ flows through it in time ‘c’?
(b)What are the properties of a heating element?
(c)Calculate the heat produced when 96,000 coulombs of charge are transferred in one hour through
a potential difference of 50 volts?
OR
(c)Find the heat energy produced in a resistance of 10 Ω when 5 A current flows through it for 5
minutes.

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 DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ODISHA ZONE-D
SAMPLE PAPER-3/5 (2023-24)
PRE-BOARD EXAMINATIONS (2023-24)
1. Please check that this question paper contains _ printed pages.
1. Set number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the
title page of the answer book by the candidate.
•
2. Check that this question paper contains 39 questions.
CLASS- IX
3. Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin before
attempting it.
4. 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will
be distributed 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. The students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer script
during this period.

CLASS – X
SUB: SCIENCE
Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3Hours
General Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each
with sub-parts.
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.

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 Q. Questions Marks
Nos.
1 Copper powder is heated in a China dish 1
as shown in the figure. Which of the
following is not correct about this
reaction?
(a) A black colour copper (II) oxide is
formed on the surface of the
copper.
(b) It is an example of combination
reaction.
(c) It is an example of redox reaction.
(d) No reaction takes place as copper
is less reactive.
2 Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of 1
(a) Basic magnesium carbonate
(b) Basic magnesium oxide
(c) Basic magnesium sulphide
(d) Basic magnesium chloride
3 A solution when added to crushed egg shells, a gas is evolved which turns lime water milky. 1
The solution contains
(a) HCl
(b) NaCl
(c) KCl
(d) NH4Cl
4 The solution of a substance X changes its colour to pink when phenolphthalein is added to 1
it. Solution of another substance Y changes its colour to yellow on adding methyl orange.
Identify the correct nature of solution of X and Y.
(a) Both X and Y are basic
(b) X is basic and Y is acidic
(c) X is acidic and Y is basic
(d) Both X and Y are acidic
5 Reaction between X and Y forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains electron. 1
Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?
(a) Has high melting point
(b) Has low melting point
(c) Conducts electricity in molten state
(d) Occurs as solid
6 Which of the following combinations are correct? 1

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 (a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
Metal Gas Evolved
(i) Silver Yes
(ii) Magnesium Yes
(iii) Aluminium Yes
(iv) Zinc No
7 Identify the correct representation of reaction occurring during Chlor-alkali 1
process.
(a) 2NaCl (l) + 2H2O (l) → 2NaOH(l) + Cl2(g) + H2(g)
(b) 2NaCl (aq) + 2H2O (aq) → 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2(l) + H2(aq)
(c) 2NaCl (aq) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2(aq) + H2(aq)
(d) 2NaCl (aq) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2(g) + H2(g)
8 In plants exchange of gases occur through 1
(a) Stomata
(b) Surface of root
(c) Surface of stem
(d) All the above.
9 Gustatory receptors are present in. 1
(a) Tongue
(b) Nose
(c) Eye
(d) Ear
10 Vegetative propagation refers to formation of new plant from 1
(a) Stem, root and leaves
(b) Stem, root and flower.
(c) Stem, flower and fruits.
(d) Stem, leaves and flower
11 The movement of sunflower in accordance with the path of sun is due . 1
(a) Phototropism
(b) Geotropism
(c) Chemotropism
(d) Hydrotropism.
12 An athlete suffered muscular cramps during heavy exercise This happens due to 1
(a) Lack of carbon Dioxide and formation of pyruvate
(b) Presence of Oxygen and formation of ethanol.
(c) Lack of Oxygen and formation of lactic acid
(d) Lack of Oxygen and formation of carbon dioxide
13 A magnified real image is formed by a convex lens when the object is at 1
(a) F
(b) between F and 2F
(c) 2F
(d) only (a) and (b) both
14 At noon the sun appears white as 1
(a) light is least scattered
(b) all the colours of the white light are scattered away

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 (c) blue colour is scattered the most
(d) red colour is scattered the most
15 The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by all the green plant for the process of
photosynthesis is about.
(a) 1 %
(b) 5 %
(c) 10 %
(d) 100 %
16 Which one has caused most of our waste becoming non biodegradable waste. 1
(a) Packaging
(b) Mobiles
(c) Food industry
(d) Television.
Question No. 17 to 20 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 (A): A lead nitrate on thermal decomposition gives lead oxide, brown coloured 1
nitrogen dioxide and oxygen gas.
Reason(R): Lead nitrate reacts with potassium iodide to form yellow precipitate of lead
iodide and the reaction is double displacement as well as precipitation reaction.
18 Assertion (A): After fertilization zygote forms embryo and the ovule develops tough court. 1
Reason(R): Seed is to pass through unfavorable periods.
19 Assertion (A): Magnetic field inside a long long current carrying solenoid is strong and 1
uniform.
Reason(R): Magnetic field lines inside a long solenoid are straight, parallel and close to
each other.
20 Assertion (A): Non-biodegradable substances are harmful to the environment. 1
Reason(R): They undergo biomagnification.
Section-B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 A metal salt MX when exposed to sunlight split up to form metal M and a gas X2. Metal M 2
is used in making ornaments whereas gas X2 is used in making bleaching powder. The metal
salt MX is itself used in black and white photography.
(a) Identify the metal M and gas X2.
(b) Mention the type of chemical reaction involved when salt MX is exposed to
sunlight.
22 Why are some patients of diabetes treated by giving injection of insulin. 2
23 Name the part of the brain which is responsible for the following action. 2
(a) Maintaining posture and balance
(b) Beating of heart
(c) Thinking
(d) Blood pressure
OR
Name the hormone secreted by human testis. State its function.

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24 (a) Water has refractive index 1.33 and alcohol has refractive index 1.36. Which of the two 2
medium is optically denser? Give reason for your answer.
(b) Draw a ray diagram to show the path of a ray of light passing obliquely from water to
alcohol.
25 Study the following electric circuit and find (i) the current flowing in the circuit and (ii) 2
the potential difference across 10 Ω resistor.

OR
What does the direction of thumb indicate in the right-hand thumb rule? In what way this rule is
different from Fleming’s left-hand rule?
26 What are decomposers. List consequences of their absence in the ecosystem. 2
Section-C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions
27 During extraction of metals, electrolytic refining is used to obtain pure metals. 3
(a) Which material will be used as anode and cathode for refining of silver metal by this
process?
(b) Suggest a suitable electrolyte for the process.
(c) In this electrolytic cell, where do we get pure silver after passing electric current?
28 Give reasons for the following: 3
(a) Shining surfaces of metals become dull on exposure to air and moisture.
(b) Aluminium is extracted from its ore by electrolysis of molten ore.
(c) Gold is available in the native state.
OR
A metal E is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in the air, it catches
fire. When the product formed is dissolved in water it turns red litmus to blue.
(a) Name the metal E.
(b) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and when the
product is dissolved in water.
(c) Explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride.
29 Explain the ways in which glucose is broken down in the absence of oxygen. 3
30 Give reason for the following: 3
(a) Placenta is extremely essential for foetal development.
(b) Uterine lining becomes thick and spongy after fertilization.
31 A person suffering from an eye defect uses a lens of power -1D. Name the defect he is suffering 3
from and the nature of the lens used. Make a ray diagram to show how this is corrected by using
a suitable lens.
32 A household uses the following electric appliances: 3

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 Refrigerator of rating 400W for 10 hours each day. Two electric fans of rating 80W each
for 12 hours each day. Six electric tubes of rating 18W each for 6 hours each day.
Calculate the electricity bill of the household for the month of June if the cost per unit
of electric energy is Rs. 3.00.

33 Write two safety measures commonly used in electric circuits. Explain the main function of 3
each.
Section-D
Question No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34 An organic compound A is widely used as a preservative in pickles and has a molecular 5
formula C2H4O2. This compound reacts with ethanol to form a sweet-smelling compound B.
(a) Identify the compound A.
(b) Write the chemical equation for the reaction with ethanol to form compound B.
(c) Name the process when B reacts with NaOH.
(d) Write corresponding chemical equation for the reaction of B with NaOH.
(e) Which gas is produced when compound A reacts with washing soda? Write the chemical
equation.

OR

(a) The formula of an ester is CH3COOC2H5. Write the structural formulae of the
corresponding alcohol and the acid.
(b)(i) Mention the experimental conditions involved in obtaining ethane from ethene.
(ii) Write the chemical equation for the above reaction.
(iii) What is the role of Nickel in the formation of ethane from ethene.
35 (a) Why did Mendel choose garden pea for his experiment? Write two reasons.
(b) It is a matter of chance whether a couple will give birth to a boy or a girl. Justify the
statement and support your answer with illustration.
OR
A cross was obtained between a pure-bred tall pea plant and pure-bred dwarf pea plant and
F1 Progeny was obtained. Later the F1 Progeny was selfed to obtain F2 progeny. Answer
the following questions.
(a) What is the phenotype of F1 progeny and why.
(b) Give the phenotypic ratio for F2 progeny.
(c) Why is the F2 progeny different from F1 progeny?
36 A needle placed 45cm from a lens forms an image on a screen placed 90cm on the other side of the 5
lens. Identify the type of the lens and determine its focal length. What is the size of the image if the
size of the needle is 5.0cm?

OR

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 (a) For the given data showing object distance and focal length of three concave mirrors,
answer the following questions :

(i) Out of the three in which case the mirror will form the image having same size as
the object?
(ii) Which mirror is being used as a make-up mirror?
(iii) Draw the ray diagrams for part (i) and part (ii).
(b) No matter how far you stand from a mirror, your image always appears erect and
diminished. Identify the type of mirror.

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 Ethanol, commonly knowns alcohol, is an active ingredient of all alcoholic drinks. It is also 1+1+2
used in medicines such as tincture iodine, cough syrups and many tonics. Ethanol’s
molecular formula is C2H6O which means it has two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. In
spite of its many benefits, its impact on social behaviour has been questioned as
consumption of even a small quantity of ethanol can cause drunkenness.
(a) What happens when a small piece of sodium is dropped into ethanol?
(b) Name the compound formed when ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid in the presence
of few drops of conc. H2SO4.
(c) What is the role of conc. H2SO4 in making ethane from ethanol? Write the equation
involved
OR
Name two oxidizing agents that are used to convert ethanol to ethanoic acids. Write the
equation involved.
38 Rohit's father has undergone dialysis after every fortnight as his father's kidney are not 1+1+2
working. If he does not undergo the procedure of dialysis poisonous waste get accumulated
in the body and that may lead to the death of a person.
(a) How do unicellular organism remove harmful metabolic waste from their bodies.
(b) What is hemodialysis?
(c) Write the function of ureter and urethra.
39 Substances through which charges cannot pass are called insulators. Glass, pure water and 1+1+2
all gases are insulators. Insulators are also called dielectrics. In insulators, the electrons are
strongly bound to their atoms and cannot get themselves freed. Thus, free electrons are
absent in insulators. Insulators can easily be charged by friction. This is due to the reason
that when an electric charge is given to an insulator, it is unable to move freely and remains
localized.
(a) Calculate the current in a wire if 1500 C charge is passed through it in 5 minutes?

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 (b) A current of 0.5 A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb for 10 minutes. Find
the amount ofelectric charge that flows through the circuit?
(c) Which one is having lesser resistance: A 60 W bulb or a 40 W bulb?
OR
Ten identical bulbs are connected in a series circuit to a power supply line and the same
ten identicalbulbs are also connected in a parallel circuit to an identical power supply line.
(a) Which circuit would have the highest voltage across each bulb?
(b) In which circuit would the bulb be brighter?

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 SET NO-
Roll No. Candidates must write the Set No. on the title
page of the answer book.

DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ODISHA ZONE-D

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER CODE—4/5 ( 2023-24)

• Please check that this question paper contains _10_ printed pages.
• Set number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the
title page of the answer book by the candidate.
• Check that this question paper contains 39 questions.
• Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin before
attempting it.
• 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will
be distributed 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. The students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer script
during this period.
CLASS- X
SUB : SCIENCE
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80
General Instructions :
(i) The question paper consists of five sections – A, B, C, D and E with 39 questions. All
questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
(ii) Section – A consists of two parts
Part I comprises of sixteen Multiple choice questions (Q.no 1 to 16) of 1 mark each.
Part II consists of four Assertion-Reasoning questions (Q.no 17 to 20) of 1
mark each.
(iii) Section – B- consists of six very short answer type questions (Q.no 21 to 26) carrying
2 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words. Choice
has been provided in 2 questions.
(iv) Section – C- consists of seven short answer type questions (Q.no 27 to 33)
carrying 3 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words.
(v) Section – D- consists of three long answer type questions (Q.no 34 to 36)
carrying of 5 marks each. Answer to these questions should in the range of 80 to 120
words.
(vi) Section – E- consists of three source-based/case-based units of assessment (Q.no 37 to
39) of 4 marks each with sub-parts.
(vii) Wherever necessary, neat and proper labelled diagrams should be drawn.

Q.NO. QUESTION MARKS

SECTION-A
1 Choose the reaction which is not a redox reaction 1
a) Na2SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + 2NaCl b) C + O2 → CO2
c) CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O d) ZnO + C → Zn + CO

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2 What is the ratio of concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated 1
nitric acid respectively in aqua regia?
a) 1:3 b) 3:5
c) 3:1 d) 5:3
3 Calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel. Its nature is 1
a) Basic b) acidic
c) Neutral d) Amphoteric
4 Which of the following metals are obtained by electrolysis of their 1
chlorides in molten state?
a) Na b) Ca
c) Fe d) Cu
5 Which of the following is an endothermic process? 1
a) Dilution of Sulphuric acid b) Sublimation of dry ice
c) Condensation of water vapours d) Evaporation of water
6 During the preparation of hydrogen chloride gas on a humid day, the 1
gas is usually passed through the guard tube containing calcium
chloride. The role of calcium chloride taken in the guard tube is to
a) Absorb the evolved gas
b) Moisten the gas
c) Absorb moisture from the gas
d) Absorb Cl− ions from the evolved gas
7 Which of the following methods is suitable for preventing an iron 1
frying pan from rusting?
a) Applying greases b) Applying paint
c) Applying a coating of zinc d) All of the above
8 Role of Hydrochloric acid in stomach: 1
a. To change trypsinogen into active trypsin.
b. To increase food absorption.
c. To dissolve enzymes secreted from gastric glands.
d. To destroy bacteria in food.
9 The number of chromosomes in both parents and offspring of a 1
particular species remains constant because:
a. Chromosomes get doubled after zygote formation
b. Chromosomes get doubled after gamete formation
c. Chromosomes get halved during gamete formation
d. Chromosomes get halved after gamete formation
10 Observe the three figures given below. Which of the following depicts 1
tropic movements appropriately?

(a) B and C

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 (b) A and C
(c) B only
(d) C only
11 The diagram shown below depicts pollination. Choose the options that 1
will show a maximum variation in the offspring.

(a) A, B and C
(b) B and D
(c) B, C and D
(d) A and C
12 1

In the above figure, identify A, B and C.

a. Cotyledon, plumule and radicle
b. Plumule, radicle and cotyledon
c. Plumule, cotyledon and radicle
d. Radicle, cotyledon and plumule

13 1

While looking at the above diagram, Ankit concluded the following-

i. the image of the object will be a virtual one.
ii. the reflected ray will travel along the same path as the incident ray
but in opposite direction.
iii. the image of the object will be inverted.
iv. this is a concave mirror and hence the focal length will be negative.
Which one of the above statements are correct?
A. i and ii
B. i and iii
C. ii, iii and iv
D. i, ii, iii and iv

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14 Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric 1
(a) dispersion of light by water droplets
(b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices
(c) scattering of light by dust particles
(d) internal reflection of light by clouds
15 If a tall pea plant is crossed with a pure dwarf pea plant then, what percentage 1
of F1 and F2 generation respectively will be tall?
(a) 25%, 25%
(b) 50%, 50%
(c) 75%,100%
(d) 100%, 75%
16 Observe the image of a single nephron. 1

The amount of liquid passing through in the form of glomerular filtrate

is approximately180 litres per day whereas the amount of urine flowing
out of all the nephrons is only 1.5 to 1.8 litres per day.
Water is getting reabsorbed.
In which part of the nephron could the water be getting reabsorbed?
(a) in the Bowman's cup
(b) in the long tubular part
(c) in the collecting duct
(d) in the glomerulus
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:- Vegetable oils are healthier than animal fats. 1
Reason:- Vegetable oils generally have long unsaturated carbon chains
while animal fats have saturated carbon chains.
18 Assertion: Height in pea plants is controlled by efficiency of enzymes 1
and is thus genetically controlled.
Reason: Cellular DNA is the information source for making proteins in
the cell.
19 Assertion : If a graph is plotted between the potential difference and 1
the current flowing, the graph is a straight line passing through the
origin.
Reason : The current is directly proportional to the potential
difference.
20 Assertion: Amphibians can tolerate mixing of oxygenated and 1
deoxygenated blood.

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 Reason: Amphibians are animals with two chambered heart
SECTION-B
21 A zinc plate was put into a solution of copper sulphate kept in a glass 2
container. It was found that blue colour of the solution gets fader and
fader with the passing time. After few days when zinc plate was taken
out of the solution a number of holes were observed on it.
a) State the reason for changes observed on the zinc plate.
b) Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved.
22 Identify the parts (a) to (d) and show the direction of flow of 2
electrical signals in the given figure.

23 Give reasons for the following: 2

(a) Why is diffusion not sufficient to meet oxygen requirement of all
the cells in multicellular organisms?
(b) How desert plants perform photosynthesis if their stomata remain
closed during the day?
OR
In birds and mammals the left and right side of the heart are
separated. Give reasons

24 In the figure given below, a narrow beam of white light is shown to 2

pass through a triangular glass prism. After passing through the prism,
it produces a spectrum XY on the screen.

(i) Name the phenomenon.

(ii) State the colours seen at X .
(iii)Why do different colours of white light bend at different angles
through a prism?
25 When a concave mirror is placed facing the Sun, the Sun’s rays 2
converge to a point 10 cm from the mirror. Now, if you place a 2 cm
long candles flame 20 cm away on the principal axis of the mirror,
where would you place a screen to obtain the image of the candle?
What would see the size of the image?
OR

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 A 2.0 cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a
convex lens of focal length 10 cm. The distance of the object from the
lens is 15 cm. Find the nature and position of the image.
26 You have been selected to talk on “Ozone layer and its protection” in 2
the school assembly on ‘Environment Day’.
(a)Why is depletion of ozone layer a cause of concern?
(b) List any one way that you would stress in your talk to bring in
awareness amongst your fellow friends that would also help in
protection of ozone layer as well as the environment.
SECTION-C
27 C3H6, C4H8 and C5H10 belongs to the same homologous series. 3
a) Define homologous series
b) Why is melting and boiling points of C5H10 is higher than
C4H8?
c) Arrange these hydrocarbons in order of their increasing boiling
point
28 a) Iqbal treated a lustrous, divalent element M with sodium hydroxide. 3
He observed the formation, of bubbles in reaction mixture. He
made the same observations when this element was treated with
hydrochloric acid. Suggest how can he identify the produced gas.
Write chemical equations for both the reactions.
b) Why should the metal sulphides and carbonates be converted to
metal oxides in the process of extraction of metal from them?
Or
A metal A, which is used in thermite process, when heated with oxygen
gives an oxide B, which is amphoteric in nature. Identify A and B.
Write down the reactions of oxide B with HCl and NaOH.
29 A cross is made between different homozygous pea plants for 3
contrasting position of flower-
(a) Find out the shape of seed in F1 generation.
(b) Work out the cross upto F2 generation.
(c) Compute the ratio of various genotypes in the F2
generation.

30 (a) Consider the following food chain which occurs in a forest: 3

Grass ----> Deer ----> Lion
If 10000 J of solar energy is available to the grass, how much energy
would be available to the deer to transfer it to the lion?
(b) What will happen if we kill all the organisms in one trophic level?

31 (i) Define power of a lens. What is its unit? 3

(ii)One student uses a lens of focal length 50 cm and another of –50
cm. What is the nature of the lens and its power used by each of them?
32 A current carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field. Now answer 3
the following.
(i) List the factors on which the magnitude of force experienced by
conductor depends.
(ii) When is the magnitude of this force maximum?

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 (iii) If initially this force was acting from right to left, how will the
direction of force change if:
(a) direction of magnetic field is reversed?
(b) direction of current is reversed?
33 A child while playing with his father’s spectacles burnt a hole in a 3
piece of tissue paper by focusing the image of the Sun on it.
a) Name the defect of vision his father is suffering form.
b) List two causes of the defect.
c) Draw a ray diagram to show how this defect may be corrected using
a suitable lens.

SECTION-D
34 a) A compound C (molecular formula C2H4O2) reacts with Na-metal 5
to form a compound R and evolves a gas which burns with a pop
sound. Compound C on treatment with an alcohol A in presence of
an acid forms a sweet-smelling compound S (molecular formula
C3H6O2). On addition of NaOH to C it also gives R and water. S on
treatment with NaOH solution gives back R and A. Identify C, R,
A, S and write down the reaction involved.
Or
a) Look at the figure and answer the following questions.

i. What change would you observe in the calcium hydroxide

solution taken in tube B ?
ii. Write the reaction involved in test tubes A and B
respectively.
iii. If ethanol is given instead of ethanoic acid, would you
expect same change ?
How can a solution of lime water be prepared in the laboratory ?
35 a. Identify the organisms A and B and mention the mode of 5
asexual reproduction executed by them.

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 B
b. An organism will be benefitted if it reproduces through spores. Give
reason.
c. Mention two asexual methods by which hydra can reproduce.
Explain any one method
OR
a) Suggest any three contraceptive methods to control the size of
human population. State the basic principle involved in this.
b) Mention the changes that the uterus undergoes,
i) To receive the zygote
ii) If zygote is not formed

36 a) Three 2 Ω resistors A, B and C are connected in such a way that the 5

total resistance of the combination is 3 Ω. Show the arrangement of the
three resistors and justify your answer.
b) For the electric circuit given below calculate:

(i) current in each resistor

(ii) total current drawn from the battery, and
(iii) equivalent resistance of the circuit.

OR
a) Two wires A and B are of equal length and have equal resistances. If
the resistivity of A is more than that of B, which wire is thicker and
why ?

b)Calculate the total resistance of the circuit and find the total current
in the circuit.

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 SECTION-E
37 Lime is an alkaline substance. The figure shows some of the properties 4
of a calcium compound ‘X’. the letters are not chemical symbols of
substances. Answer the questions that follow:

a) Name an acid which can liberate ‘P’ from ‘X’.

b) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’.
Write chemical reaction from ‘X’ to ‘Y’ and identify ‘P’.
38 Two human beings who can both roll their tongues produced 11 4
children. 3 of these children could not roll their tongues and 8 children
could roll their tongues.
(a) Which trait (rolling or not rolling) is controlled by the recessive
allele?
(b) State all possible genotypes of the F1 generation of the cross.
(c) Show the inheritance of the tongue rolling in humans in the given
example using a suitable cross. What percentage of offspring will show
the same genotype as the parents?
OR

(c) If one of the parents could not roll their tongue, with the help of a
cross, calculate the ratio of tongue-rollers to non-tongue-rollers in the
off springs.

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39 The domestic electric circuit consist of red insulated cover called as 4
live wire, wire with black insulation called as neutral wire and the wire
with green insulation is called as Earth wire. We know that fuse is
connected in series with the circuit to prevent the damaging of
electrical appliances and circuit from overloading. The Earth wire
which is green in colour is connected to a metal plate deep in the earth
near the house. This type of safety measure is used in appliances like
electric press, toaster, table fan, refrigerator etc. The Earth wire is gives
low resistance conducting path for the electric current. In this way it
protects us from severe electric shock.

All the appliances are connected in parallel in domestic circuit.

a) What is the main purpose of using fuse in electric circuit?

b) In our country what is the potential difference between live wire and
neutral wire?

c) List two distinguishing features between overloading and short

circuiting in domestic circuits.
OR

c) Give two reasons why different electrical appliances in a domestic

circuit are connected in parallel.

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER CODE-5/5 (2023-24)
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title page of the answer book by the candidate.
• Check that this question paper contains 39 questions.

• • Write down the Serial Number of the question in the left side of the margin before
attempting it.
CLASS-
• 15IXminutes time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will
be distributed 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. The students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the.

CLASS –X
SUB: SCIENCE
Max. Marks: 80 Time Allowed: 3Hours
General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory. However the 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 2 marks each. Answer to these
questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. vi. Section D consists of 3 long answer type questions carrying 5 marks each. Answer to
these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consist of 3 source based/case based units of assessment of 4 marks each with
sub-parts

SECTION-A
QUESTION MARK
NO.
1 The given figure represents a single nephron from a mammalian kidney. 1
Identify the labelled parts, match them with the options (I-IV) and select
the correct answer.
(i) The site of Ultrafiltration.
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 (ii) Collect the urine an make it more concentrated.
(iii) The main site of reabsorption of glucose an amino acids.
(iv) Largely responsible for the maintenance of blood pH.
(a) (i)-A, (ii)-B, (iii)-C, (iv)-D
(b) (i)-A, (ii)-E, (iii)-C, (iv)-D
(c) (i)-E, (ii)-E, (iii)-D, (iv)-A
(d) (i)-B, (ii)-A, (iii)-C, (iv)-E

2 The table given below shows the reaction of a few elements with acids 1
and bases to evolve Hydrogen gas.
Element Acid Base
A X X
B √ √
C √ X
D √ √
Which of these elements form amphoteric oxides?
(a) B and D
(b) A and D
(c) C and D
(d) A and C
3 Quick lime combines vigorously with water to form (A) which reacts 1
slowly with the carbon dioxide in air to form (B).Identify the compounds
(A) and (B).
(A) (B)
a. Calcium carbonate Calcium hydroxide
b. Calcium hydroxide Calcium carbonate
c. Calcium Calcium bicarbonate
d. Calcium bicarbonate Calcium

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4 Which among the following is/are double displacement reaction(s)? 1
(i) Pb + Cucl2 + Cu
(ii) Na2SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + 2NaCl
(iii) C + O2 → CO2
(iv) CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
(a) Only (ii)
(b) (i) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (ii)
5 What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a 1
base in a test tube?
(i) The temperature of the solution increases.
(ii) The temperature of the solution decreases.
(iii) The temperature of the solution remains the same.
(iv) Salt formation takes place.
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) Only (i)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iii)
6 Beam of light incident on a plane mirror forms a real image on 1
reflection. The incident beam is:

(a) parallel
(b) convergent
(c) divergent
(d) not certain
7 Select the correct statement regarding p, q , r and s . 1

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 (a) q represents pulmonary artery that carries oxygenated blood from
lungs to heart.
(b) p represents pulmonary veins that carries deoxygenated blood from
heart to lungs.
(c) Exchange of gases takes place in r and oxygenated blood is carried
back through aorta.
(d) Exchange of gases and substances takes place in s and deoxygenated
blood is then carried back to the lungs through vena cava.
8 Two pea plants one with round green seeds (RRyy) and another with 1
wrinkled yellow (rrYY) seeds produce F1 progeny that have round,
yellow (RrYy) seeds. When F1 plants are selfed, the F2 progeny will
have new combination of characters. Choose the new combination from
the following :
(i) Round, yellow
(ii) Round, green
(iii) Wrinkled, yellow
(iv) Wrinkled, green
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (ii) and (iii)
9 Two convex lenses P and Q have facal length 0.50 m and 0.40 m 1
respectively. Which of the following is true about the combined power
of the two lenses?

(a) P is equal to 4.5D

(b) P is less than 4.5D
(c) P is more than 4.5D
(d) P cannot be determined from the information given
10 The molecular formulae of three organic compounds are shown below. 1
Choose the correct option.
Organic Compound Molecular Compound
P C3H8
Q C5H10
R C4H6
Identify the incorrect statement about these three hydrocarbons.
(a) P, Q both differ by –CH2 unit.
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 (b) ALL have different general formula.
(c) Q is an alkene.
(d) P is an alkane
11 Which of the following is the correct electronic arrangement of sodium 1
oxide ?

12 When an incident ray of light enters a medium from glass, it 1

bends away from the normal. Which of the following is true
about the refractive index of the medium (nm) as compared to
the refractive index of glass (ng)?

(a) nm is equal to ng
(b) nm is less than ng
(c) nm is greater than ng
(d) the refractive index cannot be compared based on the
given information.
13 Which of the following statements are true about the endocrine glands? 1
(i) They are ductless glands.
(ii) They release their hormones into a duct.
(iii) They produce chemical messengers called hormones.
(iv) They release their hormones directly into the bloodstream.
(a) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)
14 The image shows a bud developing on a Hydra. 1

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 How does the bud develop in the Hydra?
(a) Bud develops due to repetitive cell division at a specific site
(b) Bud develops due to separation of body parts of Hydra
(c) Bud develops due to attachment of another Hydra at a specific site
(d) Bud develops due to change in the environmental conditions
15 pH of different solutions are given in the table below: 1
Solution pH
P 2.2-2.4
Q 13.8-14.0
R 6.5-7.5
S 8.0-9.0

Arrange these solutions in the increasing order of H+ ion concentration.

(a) S < R < Q < P
(b) P < R < S < Q
(c) R < S < Q < P
(d) Q < S < R < P
16 A person went for a medical check-up and found that the curvature of 1
his eye lens was increasing. Which defect is he likely to suffer from?
(a) Myopia
(b) Cataract
(c) Presbyopia
(d) Hypermetropia

17 Assertion (A): Stars twinkle, while planets shine steadily. 1

Reason (R): Stars have their own light where as planet do not.
18 Assertion (A): In human beings, the sex of the individual is largely 1
genetically determined.

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 Reason (R): In snails, sex is not genetically determined.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
19 Assertion (A): Amoeba always produces two daughter amoebae while 1
Plasmodium divides into many daughter cells.
Reason (R): Amoeba undergoes binary fission while Plasmodium
undergoes multiple fission.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true
20 Assertion (A): Burning of natural gas is an endothermic process. 1
Reason (R): Methane gas combines with oxygen to produce carbon
dioxide and water.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not
the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
SECTION –B
21 A person wears eye glass of focal length 70 cm what is the far point of the 2
person?
Or
Which colour of light bends least and which one the most while passing out
from the prism? Also state the reason for the same.
22 Give reasons: 2
(a) Placenta is extremely essential for foetal development.
(b) Uterine lining becomes thick and spongy after fertilisation.
23 Kulhads (disposable cups made of clay) and disposable paper cups both are used 2
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 as an alternative for disposable plastic cups. Which one of these two can be
considered as a better alternative to plastic cups and why?
24 (a) Name the reproductive and non-reproductive parts of bread mould 2
(Rhizopus).
(b) List any two advantages of vegetative propagation.
25 Observe the given figure and answer the questions that follow: 2

(i) Identify the gas X .

(ii) Write the chemical reaction involved.
(iii) Which type of chemical reaction is taking place?
(iv) is it an exothermic reaction or an endothermic reaction?

OR
What are strong and weak acids? In the following list of acids, separate strong
acids from weak acids. Hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid,
formic acid, sulphuric acid
26 How do auxins promote the growth of a tendril around a support ? 2
SECTION-C
27 (a) “Stars seem higher than they actually are.” 3

(b) “The sky appears dark to passengers flying at very high altitudes”.
Justify these statements with reason.
28 In the following food chain, only 2J of energy was available to the peacocks. 3
How much energy would have been present in Grass? Justify your answer.
Grass " Grass Hopper " Frog " Snake " Peacock
29 (a) Define Electric Power and write its SI unit. 3
(b) Two bulbs rated 100 W; 220 V and 60 W; 220 V are connected in parallel to
an electric mains of 220 V. Find the current drawn by the bulbs from the mains.
OR
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 (a) V-I graph for two wires A and B are shown in the figure. If both wires are of
same length and same thickness, which of the two is made of a material of
high resistivity? Give justification for your answer.

(b) Three incandescent bulbs of 100 W each are connected in series in an

electric circuit. In another circuit three bulbs of same wattage are connected
in parallel to the source.
(i) Will the bulb in the two circuits glow with the same brightness?
Justify your answer.
(ii) Now let one bulb in both the circuits get fused. Will the rest of
the bulb continue to glow in each circuit? Give reason.
30 Analyse the following observation table showing variation of image distance(v) 3
with object distance(u) in case of a convex lens and answer the questions that
follow without doing any calculations.

SL NO. Object distance Image distance

u(cm) v(cm)
1 -100 +25
2 -60 +30
3 -40 +40
4 -30 +60
5 -25 +100
6 -15 +120

(i) What is the focal length of the convex lens? Give reason to justify your
answer.
(ii) Write the serial number of the observation which is not correct. On what
basis have you arrived at this conclusion?
(iii) Select an appropriate scale and draw a ray diagram for the observation at SL
NO- 2. Also find the approximate value of magnification.
31 During electrolysis of brine, a gas G is liberated at anode. When this gas G is 3
passed through slaked lime, a compound C is formed, which is used for
disinfecting drinking water.
(i) Write formula of G and C .
(ii) State the chemical equation involved.
(iii) What is common name of compound C ? Give its chemical name.
32 Nervous and hormonal systems together perform the function of control and 3
coordination in human beings. Justify this statement with the help of an
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 example.
OR
List in tabular form three distinguishing features between cerebrum and
cerebellum.
33 The general formula of three compounds A, B and C is Cn H2n B has highest 3
boiling point and C has lowest boiling point.
(i) Name the homologous series to which A, B and C belongs.
(ii) Which of these have minimum number of carbon atoms.?
(iii) Write the name and molecular formula of 4th member of this
homologous series.
SECTION-D
34 (a) Draw a diagram of human excretory system and label on it the following 5
parts:
(i) Kidney
(ii) Ureter
(iii) Urinary bladder
(iv) Urethra
(b) Write one main function each of the labelled parts.
OR
(a) Draw a schematic representation of transport and exchange of oxygen
and carbon dioxide during transportation of blood in human beings and
label on it: Lung capillaries, Pulmonary artery to lungs, Aorta to body,
Pulmonary veins from lungs.
(b) What is the advantage of separate channels in mammals and birds for
oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?
35 State reason for the following statements: 5
(a) Tap water conducts electricity whereas distilled water does not.
(b) Dry hydrogen chloride gas does not turn blue litmus red whereas dil.
HCl does.
(c) During summer season, a milkman usually adds a very small amount of
baking soda to fresh milk.
(d) For dilution of acid, acid is added to water and not water into acid.
(e) Ammonia is a base but does not contain hydroxyl group.
OR
(a) Write the chemical formula of hydrated copper sulphate and anhydrous
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 copper sulphate. Giving an activity illustrate how these are inter-
convertible?
(b) Write chemical names and formula of plaster of Paris and gypsum
36 Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines through and around a current carrying 5
loop of wire. Mark the direction of
(i) electric current in the loop
(ii) magnetic field lines.
How would the strength of magnetic field due to current, carrying loop be
affected if-
(a) radius of the loop is reduced to half its original value?
(b) strength of current through the loop is doubled?
OR

A student wound an insulated copper wire around a soft iron rod. He then
connected one end to a rheostat and the other free end to the battery via a key.
He closed the key and observed the deflection in the magnetic needle placed
nearby. Now he altered the current by reversing the connections of the battery
and again noted the change in the deflection of the needle.
(a) What do the student performed this activity?

(b) Why does a compass needle get deflected when brought near a
electromagnet?
(c) Comment on the statement “ A material placed in the middle of a current
carrying coil gets magnetized’.
(d) Write the two observations observed by the student.
SECTION-E
37 The female reproductive system includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, 4
vagina and mammary glands. These organs are involved in the production and
transportation of gametes and the production of sex hormones. The female
reproductive system also facilitates the fertilisation of ova by sperm and
supports the development of offspring during pregnancy and infancy.

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 (i) In which part does:
(a) fertilisation take place
(b) foetus develop
(ii) Which structures in human female are equivalent to the following structures
in the male ?
(a) Testes
(b) Vas deferens
In each case say in what respect the structures are equivalent?
OR
(iii) Write the number of immature eggs present in the ovaries of a newly born
baby girl. Mention what happen to these immature eggs when the girl attains
puberty?
38 4

A novice electrician designed the following circuit for the electric wiring in a
certain household. His senior, however, told him to make five important
changes/corrections in this circuit. After correcting them he was about to
connect many household high power appliances having a current rating more
than 6A to a multiplug of 6A rating. When he was about to switch them on, his
senior shouted and asked him to remove the appliances from a single socket.
(a) Identify five faults in the above circuit.
(b) Suggest and write the five corrections needed, in brief, that you think the
senior electrician must have suggested to this novice.
(c) Why it is not advice to connect multi-high power appliances on a single
socket ?
OR
What would have happened, if he switched them on ?
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39 Ethanol, commonly knowns alcohol, is an active ingredient of all alcoholic 4
drinks. It is also used in medicines such as tincture iodine, cough syrups and
many tonics. Ethanol’s molecular formula is C H2 6O which means it has two
carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. Inspite of its many benefits, its impact on
social behaviour has been questioned as consumption of even a small quantity of
ethanol can cause drunkenness.
(i) What happens when a small piece of sodium is dropped into ethanol?
(ii) Name the compound formed when ethanol is warmed with ethanoic
acid in the presence of few drops of conc. H S2 4 O .
(iii) What is the role of conc. H S2 4 O in making ethane from ethanol?
OR
(iv) Name two oxidising agents that are used to convert ethanol to
ethanoic acids.

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 DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS ODISHA ZONE-D
SAMPLE PAPER -1/5, 2023-24
SCIENCE (086)
CLASS X
MARKING SCHEME
Q. No ANSWER KEY MARKS
SECTION-A
1 c) Redox reaction 1
2 (A) (i) only 1
3 Black coating on the surface turns brown 1
4 (C) S, SO2 1
5 (B) B>A>C>D 1
6 (C)Phenolphthalein solution pink 1
7 (d) CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH → CH3COONa + C2H5OH 1
8 a. Oxidation of carbon to carbon dioxide. 1
9 d. Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis 1
10 b. Two (Tall and Dwarf) 1
11 a. Auxins 1
12 a. sepals 1
13 1020 1
14 (a) directly above the wire 1
15 (d) nature of the material 1
16 (c) a permanent magnet to rotate the armature 1
17 (d) A is false R is true. 1
18 (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A 1
19 (b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A 1
20 (b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A 1
21 Dry HCl gas: No change on litmus paper. (1/2 X 4) 2
Moistened NH3 gas (basic): Red litmus will turn blue.
Lemon Juice (contains citric acid): Blue litmus will turn red.
Carbonated soft drinks (contains carbonic acid): Blue litmus will turn
red.
OR
Formic acid or Methanoic acid is present in the ant sting. The chemical
formula is HCOOH. By applying some wet baking soda on the affected
area, it gives relief. (1+1)
22 (a) Iodine is required by the thyroid gland to make thyroxine hormone. 2
Iodised salt provides iodine needed by thyroid gland to make sufficient
thyroxin for our body. The use of iodised salt prevents risk of goiter.
1 mark
(b) Stem show positive response towards light and negative response
toward gravity. 1 mark
23 (a) They take in CO2 at night, and is stored in the form of an intermediate and is 2
used during the day for photosynthesis. 1 mark
(b) Photosynthesis, respiration 1 mark
24 (a) Rupture of artery and internal bleeding. 1 mark 2
(b) Sphygmomanometer 1 mark
25 2

OR
The ray of light bends towards normal when moving from a rarer to a
denser medium, and away from normal when moving from a denser to
a rarer medium is known as refraction of light.
A glass slab's opposite faces are parallel. As a result, the first interface's
angle of refraction becomes the second interface's angle of incidence,
<r1 = <i2. The emerging ray bends to the point where, <i = <r2.

26 Eagle, 2
Grass ——> Grasshopper ——> Frog ———> Snake ——> Eagle
As Eagle occupies the top most position in the food chain (Last trophic
level) 1+1 mark
27 i)(a) Oxidant- Pb3O4 Reductant- HCl (1/2 X 4 ) 3
(b) Oxidant -V2O5 Reductant - Ca
ii) To prevent photolytic decomposition of AgCl . (1 MARK)
28 Salt A (Sodium bicarbonate) commonly used in bakery products on 3
heating gets converted into another Salt B (Sodium Carbonate) which
itself is used for removal of hardness of water and a Gas C (Carbon
Dioxide) is evolved. The Gas C (Carbon Dioxide) when passed through
lime water, turns it milky. (1/2X3 MARK)
2NaHCO3 Heat Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2 (1 MARK)

Ca(OH)2 (aq) + CO2 CaCO3 +H2O (1/2 MARK)

29 3

DIAGRAM- 1 MARK
4 LABELLING 2 MARKS
30 i). Sudha has to move the screen towards the lens, as for a convex lens, 3
the image distance increases from the lens with the decreasing object
distance and vice-versa, as the object moves away from the lens, the
image moves closer to the lens.
ii). The approximate focal length of this lens is 15 cm because the
image is being formed at 15 cm from the lens.
iii). When the object is at infinity its image is formed at the focus of the
lens so the image distance for this case is equal to the focal length of
the lens.
31 3

32 Take a little aluminium rod and write AB on it of about centimeter. 3

Suspend it horizontally from a stand using two connecting cables.
Place a powerful horseshoe magnet between the two poles with the
magnetic field pointing upwards.
Place the north pole of the magnet vertically below the aluminium rod
and the south pole vertically above it for this.
Connect the aluminium rod to a battery, a key, and a rheostat in series.
Now, from end B to end A, run a current through the aluminium rod.
It is observed that the rod is displaced towards the left.
Reverse the direction of the stream flowing through the rod to see
which way it is displaced. It's moving right now.

Fleming Left-hand rule:

When an electric current flows through a straight wire and an external
magnetic field is put across it, the wire experiences a force that is
perpendicular to both the field and the direction of the current flow,
according to Fleming's left-hand rule.
The direction of the force, magnetic field, and current may all be
determined using this rule.
The thumb, first finger, and second finger of the left hand can all be
held perpendicular to each other. The direction of motion arising from
the force on the conductor is represented by the thumb. The first finger
represents the magnetic field's direction. The current's direction is
represented by the second finger.
OR
All magnetic effects are associated with electric current.
A moving charge is able to create a magnetic field.
The magnetic field produced by a bar magnet can be explained as the
resultant field produced by the tiny current loops formed by the
electrons revolving around the nucleus of each atom.
Hence, any current-carrying wire will produce a magnetic field.
The change in the magnetic flux of this magnetic field again induced a
current on the conductor.
Electromagnetic induction is defined as a phenomenon of the
generation of an electrical current by varying the magnetic field in a
closed circuit.
The electric current produced by this phenomenon is termed an induced
current and therefore the voltage set within the circuit because of the
induced current is termed induced electromotive force (emf).

Take two different coils of copper wire having a huge number of turns
(say 50 and 100 turns respectively). Insert them over a non-conducting
cylindrical roll, as shown within the figure. (You may use a thick paper
roll for this purpose.)
Connect the coil1, having a bigger number of turns, in series with a
battery and a plug key. Also, connect the second coil 2 with a
galvanometer as shown.
Plugin the key. Observe the galvanometer to test if there's a deflection
in its needle. It is observed that the needle of the galvanometer instantly
jumps to one side and just as quickly returns to zero, indicating a
momentary current in coil 2.
Disconnect coil 1 from the battery.
It is observed that the needle momentarily moves but to the opposite
side. It implies that now the current flows in the opposite direction in
coil 2.
33 (a) Energy available from grasshoppers to frogs 3
500 J % 10 = 50 J
Energy available to snakes = 50 J% 10 = 5J.
(b) Only producers have the ability to trap solar energy and
manufacture organic food through the process of photosynthesis.
(c) X: Primary consumer.
Z: Tertiary consumer. (1+1+1) mark
34 i) Possible isomers are 5
Propanal - CH3CH2CHO Propanone- CH3COCH3
(1/2X2+1+1 MARKS)

ii) CH3CH2OH 443K CH2=CH2 + H2O (1+1 )

Conc.H2SO4
Therefore, concentrated sulphuric acid removes water from ethanol,
thereby, acting as a dehydrating agent.
OR
i) a) Ketone b) carboxylic acid c) aldehyde d) Alcohol
(1/2X4)
ii) carboxylic acid- Ethanoic acid , CH3COOH (1/2X3)
Alcohol- Ethanol , CH3CH2OH
X- Ester , CH3COO CH2CH3
CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH Heat, Conc. H2SO4 CH3COO CH2CH3 +
H2O (1 MARK)
CH3CH2OH Alk.KMnO4 CH3COOH (1/2 MARK)
35 (a) Placenta is a disc like structure that forms a connection between the 5
embryo and the uterine wall. It is consisting of numerous villi that
increases the surface area for absorption. It is an organ of exchange that
provides oxygen and nutrients to fetus and removes waste produced by
fetus.
Structure-1.5, Function-1.5
(b) Disintegration of egg, Breakdown of endometrial lining of uterus
and Vaginal bleeding called menstruation.
(Any two) 2 marks
36 Principle of AC Generator: 5
It is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
It can be used to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy.
Working:
 Initially, at t=0 the armature ABCD is vertical with arm AB up and CD
down. During the motion of armature between t=0 and t=T/2, the arm
AB moves down and CD moves up.
Using Fleming's Right-hand rule, the current in the armature will flow
in the direction of DCBA.

During the motion of armature between t=T/2 to t=T, the arm CD

moves up and AB moves down. During this interval, the current will
flow in the direction of ABCD.
Whenever the armature is vertical, its arms AB and CD momentarily
move parallel to the field. So the rate of change of magnetic flux
becomes zero which means that the induced e.m.f. corresponding to the
vertical positions of the armature is zero. Thus at t = 0, T/2, and T
induced e.m.f. produced is zero.
When the armature is horizontal, the arms AB and CD move normally
in the direction of the magnetic field. At t=T/4 and t=3T/4 the induced
e.m.f. produced is maximum.
For converting an AC generator to a DC generator; replace split rings
with slip rings for a DC generator. The split ring commutator makes the
current change direction every alternate half rotation.
Using this the direction of the current changes every alternate half
rotation, it essentially converts the current direction in every half-cycle
to positive.
37 a) i) no change ii) Blue litmus changed to red (1/2X2) 4
b) acidic (1 MARK)
c) S + O2 SO2 (1+1)
SO2 + H2O H2SO3
OR
C + O2 CO2 1 mark
CO2 + H2O H2CO3 1 mark
38 (a) Yellow and round 1 mark 4
(b) 900 1 mark
(c) (i) 20 (ii) 120 1+1 Marks
OR
(i) A-D – Yellow , wrinkled, C-B Green round ( alternate answers
should also be considered) 0.5+0.5 mark
(ii) 9:3:3:1 1 mark
39 (a) Convex Mirror 1 mark 4
(b) Placed near the focus. 1 mark
(c) -80cm with calculation. 2 marks
OR
2.4 with calculation. 2 marks
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CLASS – X SUB: SCIENCE

MARKING SCHEME

QUESTIONS Keywords Value Total

Point Marks
SECTION - A
1 (b) Al and Al2O3 1 1
2 (c) (i) and (ii) only 1 1
3 (d) weak acid and strong base 1 1
4 c) S<Q<R<P 1 1
5 (c) thermit reaction 1 1
6 ( c) Ag2S 1 1
7 (b) oxidizing agent 1 1
8 (b) (i)-amylase, (ii)-pepsin, (iii)-trypsin 1 1
9 (a) tongue 1 1
10 (c) only P, Q and S 1 1
11 (d)One parent is heterozygous. 1 1
(c)(iii) Alveoli: Thin-walled sac like structures for exchange 1 1
12 of gases.
(b) It is a convex lens with focal length 1 m. 1 1
13

14 (b) less than unity 1 1

(c) (i) and (iii) 1 1

15

(b) sunlight 1 1
16

(c) A is true and R is false 1 1

17

d) A is false but R is true. 1 1

18

(a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation 1 1

19 of A

20 1
(c)A is true but R is false. 1

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 Value Total
QUESTIONS Keywords Point Marks
SECTION - B
Ag is less reactive metal hence it doesn't reduce hydrogen
from acid
Pb is high reactive metal so it reduces hydrogen from acid . 1+1
21

2
(i)Pollen grains 0.5x4
(ii)By the pollination through wind , water and animals by the 2
22 transfer from anther to stigma.
(iii)Carries the male gamete
(iv)Zygote is formed
(i)Because their energy requirement is low 1+1
(ii)In aquatic vertebrates the blood goes only once through the
heart during one cycle while in terrestrial vertebrates it goes
through the heart two times during cycle. 2
23
OR OR
The inner lining of small intestine has millions of finger like
projection called villi. The presence of villi gives very large surface 1+1
area for absorption of digested food.
a)Planets are very close to the earth,so they act as extended 1+1 2
sources of light.so the intensity of light we receive from the
planets is very large .Hence the variation in the brightness of
24
the planets is not detected.Hence planets do not twinkle.
b)Causes of hypermetropia-increase in focal length and
shortening of eyeball.
Any two correct differences 1+1
OR OR
a)Magnetic field lines form closed and continuous curve .
b)Magnetic field line is a vector quantity. 2
25
c)No two magnetic fieldlines intersect eachother.
d)Magnetic field lines emerge from northpole and enters at 0.5x4
south pole outside the magnet(any other correct properties)

The concentration of pesticide increases with the rise of

trophic level in the food chain. 1+1 2
Phytoplankton Zooplankton Small fish Big
26 fish(maximum pesticides)

Biomagnification
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 Value Total
QUESTIONS Keywords Point Marks
SECTION - C

(a)Electrolysis of water 1
27 (b)Ratio is 1:2 1
(c)2H2O ------→2H2 +O2 1 3

X=MgO Y=Mg3N2 1+1

MgO+H2O--------→ Mg(OH)2 1 3

OR
28
AlBr3 and AlPO4 1+1+1
Electricity flow in case of AlBr3 is good because it is
completely ionic compound.

(i)Reflex action is an involuntary and sudden response to 1 3

stimuli.
(ii) (a) Afferent / sensory nerve
0.5x4
29
(b) Spinal cord
(c) Efferent /motor neuron
(d) muscle /Effector
(i)Father 0.5
1.5 3

30

(ii) snail,reptile 0.5+0.5

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 Questions Keywords Value Total
points mark

31 (a)At P, the field lines will be into the plane and that at Q will 1+1+1
be out of the plane of the paper.
Since, the magnetic field is stronger near the conductor; the
strength of magnetic field will be larger at r2 when compared
to r1.
(b) The direction of the magnetic field at a point can be found 3
by placing a small magnetic compass at that point. The north
end of the needle of a compass indicates the directions of the
magnetic field at a point where it is placed.
OR
The magnetic field produced due to current flowing in a coil
or a solenoid can be used to magnetise a material like soft
iron temporarily. The insulated copper wire is wrapped on a
soft iron piece. When current is passed through the coil using
a battery and a key the iron piece behaves like a bar magnet
as long as current is being passed. Such a magnet is called an
electromagnet.

32 (a) 3Ω and 6Ω are in parallel 1

1/Rp = 1/3 + 1/6 = 1/2
Rp = 2 Ω 3
Rp and 10 Ω are in series
Rs = Rp + 10 = 2 + 10 = 12 Ω
1
(b)Total current = V/Rs = 12/12 = 1 A
1
(c)P.D across 10 Ω = 1 x 10 = 10 V

33 (a)(i) Maximum in Medium A 1+1+1 3

(ii)Minimum in Medium C
Higher the refractive index value less is the speed of light
(b) A ray of light crossing through a principal axis of convex
lens, will go parallel to the principal axis.

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Questions Keywords Value Total
points mark
SECTION - D
34 (a) The series of organic compounds which has same 1
functional group in a carbon chain is called a homologous
series. 1
(b) preceding member is C3H4 1
Succeeding member- C5H8 (here 4th member is butyne that is
C4H6)
1+ ½
Increasing melting and boiling point. +½
Solubility in a particular solvent.

Cyclohexanol is a saturated hydrocarbon.

Because all the six carbon atoms are joined with single bond.

OR
(a) (a)Isomers are those compounds which have same
molecular formula but different structural formula.
Two isomers of C4H8 are-
2+3
CH3
CH3-CH=CH-CH3
CH2=C-CH3
(n-butane) (2-methyl propene)
Here its also form cyclobutane(ring form)
(b) (i) carbon share its four electron with other atom to form
covalent bond it can not lose and gain 4 electrons due to
increase and decrease of nuclear charge of carbon atom.
(ii) Carbon of diamond share its four electron to other four
carbon according to its structure, so there is no free electron.
Hence it can not conduct electricity.
(iii) Because molecular mass of hexane (C6H14) is higher
than ethane (C2H6).

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Questions keywords Points marks
35 a)
● (i) Preventing unwanted pregnancies.
● (ii) Prevention of STDs/Sexually transmitted diseases 1+1
● (iii) Keeping gap between children
●
● (Any two)
●
● (b) Egg production in ovaries.
● 0.5 x 6
●
● Eggs are transported /carried from ovary to oviduct.
●
●
● Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube and zygote is
formed.
●
● 5
● Zygote forms embryo and implantation takes place in the
uterus.
●
●
● Embryo grows and develop into foetus.
●
●
● Delivery of mature foetus after nine months through vagina.

OR
OR
●
● (a)
1+1+1
● (i) Plants produced by vegetative propagation can bear
flowers and fruits earlier than those produced from seeds.
● (ii)All plants produced are genetically similar to the parent
plants
● (iii) This method makes possible the propagation of plants
0.5 x 4
such as banana,orange,rose and jasmine that have lost the
capacity to produce seeds.
● (b)
(i) Amoeba – Binary fission
(ii) Spirogyra-Fragmentation
(iii) Rhizopus-Spore formation
(iv) Planaria- Regeneration

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Questions Keywords Value Total
points marks
36 a) The presence of water droplets in the atmosphere and the 2+3
sun must be at the back of the observer.
b)

5
c) ) (i)Angle of deviation depends on angle of incidence,
wavelength of light, refractive index of material(any two)
ii) DI>DB> DY >DR

OR
a)As there is no atmosphere in space ,so no scatterer are
present to scatter the light,Hence sky appears dark.
b)Red colour light has longer wavelength,so,it scatters least
by the large size particles and it is visible from a long distance
to the observer.
c)

SECTION - E
37 (a) A= Ethanol B=Ethene
(b) oxidation of alcohol 1+1
Dehydrogenation of alcohol 2 4
OR
Oxidation - step-2
Dehydrogenation -step-5
New compound is propanoic acid and propene

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Questions Keywords Value Total
points marks
38 (a) Tt 1
(b)Tallness are dominant traits,while shortness are recessive
traits 1
(Law of Dominace)

(c )Out of 800 plants 600 plants will be tall and 200 plants 1
will be small.
4
1 TT : 2 Tt : 1 tt 1

OR

In cross section Tt x tt , 400 Tall (Tt) and 400 short(tt) 1

plants will be produced
Tt : tt 1

39 (a) ab2c 1
(b) high melting point and high resistance
(c) H = V Q = 50 X 96000 = 4800000J = 4800 KJ 1
OR 4
2
R = 10 Ω, I = 5 A , t = 5 minutes = 5 × 60 s
H = I2 R t
= 52 × 10 × 5 × 60
=25 × 10 × 300
=25 × 3000
=75000 J (or) 75 kJ

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SUBJECT – SCIENCE CLASS :X
MARKING SCHEME

QSTN Value Points Marks

NO Allotted
1. (d) No reaction takes place as copper is less reactive. 1

1
2. (b) Basic magnesium oxide

3. (a) HCl 1

4. (a) Both X and Y are basic 1

5. (b) Has low melting point 1

6. (b) (ii) and (iii) 1

7. (d) 2NaCl (aq) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2(g) + H2(g) 1

8. (d) All the above 1

9. (a) Tongue 1

10. (a) Stem, root and leaves 1

11. (a) Phototropism 1

12. (c) Lack of Oxygen and formation of lactic acid 1

13. (d) only (a) and (b) both 1

14. (a) light is least scattered 1

15. (a) 1 % 1

16. (a) Packaging 1

17. (b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A 1

18. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 1

19. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A 1

20. (b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A 1
(a) M = Ag ½+½
21. X2 = Cl2
(b) Decomposition reaction 1
22. Sugar is not easily broken down 2
(a) Cerebellum 1/2
(b) Medulla ½
(c) Cerebrum ½
(d) Medulla. ½
23.
OR
2
Testosterone -Develop male sexual character.
 1
(a) Here, alcohol is optically denser medium as its refractive index is higher than that of
water. When we compare the two media, the one with larger refractive index is called the
optically denser medium than the other as the speed of light is lower in this medium.
(b) Since light is travelling from water (rarer medium) to alcohol (denser medium), it
slows down and bends towards the normal. 1
24.

where i = angle of incidence and r = angle of refraction.

1
25.

OR

In right-hand thumb rule, if we imagine that we are holding a current-carrying straight

conductor in our right hand such that the thumb points towards the direction of current.
Then our fingers will wrap around the conductor in the direction of the field lines of the
magnetic field.

The right hand thumb rule explains the magnetic field created due to a current carrying
conductor. On the other hand, Fleming's left hand rule explains effect of magnetic field
on a current carrying conductor.

Defination 1
26.
Consequences 1

(a) Impure metal will be used as anode and pure metal is used as cathode. 1
27. (b) Silver sulphate or silver nitrate 1
(c) Pure silver will be obtained at cathode 1
1
28. (a) Surface of some metals acquire dull appearance due to the process of corrosion
 (b) Aluminium is a highly reactive metal, as it has greater affinity for oxygen.
Therefore, aluminium oxide cannot be easily reduced by conventional reducing agents 1
like carbon, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, etc. and is extracted by the process of
electrolysis only 1
(c) Highly non-reactive

OR
(a) E is sodium
(b) 4Na + O2 → 2Na2O
Na2O + H2O → 2NaOH
(c) Electrolytic reduction: Electric current is passed through molten NaCl. Sodium is
formed at cathode and chlorine gas is liberated at anode
29. Glucose in absence of oxygen 3
(a) Placenta provide nutrients, oxygen,and carry waste. 2
30. 1
(b) For implantation.

1
If person is suffering from an eye defect and uses a lens of power -0.1D, then he is
suffering from the defect of vision called myopia.
31.
Correct Ray Diagram
1
The nature of lens used to correct this defect is concave lens.
1
Electrical energy consumed per day =400 x 10+2 x 80 x 12+6 x 18 x 6 1
=4000+1920+648 =6568 Wh = 6.568 kWh
32.
Electrical energy consumed in 30 days= 6.568 x 30 = 197.04 kWh (units) 1
Electric Bill = 197.04 x 3 = Rs 591.12. 1
Fuses: 3
Fuses are safety devices that are designed to melt and break the circuit if the current flow
exceeds a certain threshold. This helps to prevent damage to the circuit and appliances,
and also protects people from electrical shock.
33.
Earthing:
Earthing is the process of connecting an electrical circuit to the ground. This helps to
ensure that any electrical current that leaks from the circuit is safely discharged into the
ground, rather than through a person's body.

(a) A = CH3COOH

34.
(b) 1
(c) Saponification

(d)

1
 ½
½

(e) CO2

OR
(a) CH3COOH and C2H5OH

(b) (i) Ethane can be obtained from ethene through a process called catalytic
hydrogenation. In this process, hydrogen is added to the alkene in the presence of a
catalyst
(ii)
1

(iii) Catalyst
(a) Bisexual, easily available,self pollinated,lot of character 3
(b) Male -xy. Female- xx 2

OR
35.
(a) All tall., Tallness is dominant
(b) 3:1
(c) Segregation of trait

u=-45cm

36. v=90cm

Since the image is real therefore, it must be a convex lens

 1/f=1/v−1/u 1f=(1/90)−(−1/45) f=30cm m=v/u=(90/−45)=−2

m=hi / ho −2=hi /5 hi=−10cm

OR

(a) (i) Mirror 3

(ii) Mirror 2

(b) Convex mirror

(a) Hydrogen gas is evolved 1
(b) Ester 1
(c) Dehydrating agent 1+1

37.

OR
Alkaline KMnO4 and acidified K2Cr2O7 1++1

(a) Excretion is carried out through diffusion from the surface. 1

(b) Definition 1
(c) Ureter -carry urine from kidney 2
38.
Urethra -carry urine from urinary bladder.

(a) I = Q/ T = 1500/ 5x60= 1500/300= 5 A 1

39. 1
(b) Q=It=0.5A x 600s=300C 2
(c)R = V2/P Rα1/P if V =Const
Hence, bulb of higher wattage will have less resistance. In other words, resistance
of 60W bulb isless than the resistance of 40 W bulb.
OR
(a) parallel circuit.
(b) In parallel connection
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MARKING SCHEME

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Q. Value Points Marks

NO. Allotted

1
1 a
1
2 d
1
3 a
1
4 b
1
5 b
1
6 d
1
7 b
1
8 d
1
9 c
1
10 d
1
11 b
1
12 c
13 C. ii, iii and iv 1
14 (b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices 1
1
15 d
1
16 b
1
17. a
1
18 b
1
19 (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
1
20 c
21. a) A number of holes were observed because zinc has displaced copper from 1
CuSO4. Zinc metal has been used to form zinc sulphate, therefore number
of holes were observed.
b) Zn(s) + CuSO4 (aq)→ ZnSO4 (aq) + Cu(s) 1
22 (a)-sensory neuron (b)-spinal cord 0.5X4
(c) –motor neuron (d)- Effector(muscle)
23 (a)Diffusion is a slow process ans all the cells are not in direct contact with the 1X2
environment.
(b)They take up carbon dioxide at night, prepare an intermediate which is acted
upon by solar energy during day time.
OR
The right and left sides of the heart are separated for the following reasons-
(i)Keeps oxygenated and deoxygenated blood separate. 0.5
(ii)Ensures efficient supply of oxygen to the body parts. 1
(iii)Maintains body temperature constant. 0.5
24 (i) The phenomenon is called dispersion. 2
(ii) X — Violet
(iii) Different colours of white light bend through different angles with
respect to the incident beam of light due to difference in speed of light of
different wavelengths.
25 f= -10cm (since the image is formed at the focus) Now u= - 20cm, i,e. the 2
candle flame is at C  The image would form at C and would be of the same
size Ray diagram
OR

Height of the object h = + 2.0 cm;

Focal length f = + 10 cm;
object-distance u = –15 cm;
Image-distance v = ?
Height of the image h′ = ?

The positive sign of v shows that the image is formed at a distance of 30 cm on

the other side of the optical centre. The image is real and inverted.
26 (a) Ozone protects the Earth surface from harmful UV radiations.UV 1
radiations can cause skin cancer, eye diseases, damage to immune
system etc.
(b) -Freezing CFC production.
-Planting more and more trees. 0.5X2
-Controlling pollution.
27. a) The series of organic compounds which have similar chemical 1
properties same functional group is called homologous series.
b) It is because C5H10 has higher molecular weight, more Van der waal’s 1
force of attraction and higher boiling points and melting points.
c) C3H6 < C4H8 < C5H10 is increasing order of boiling point. 1
28. a) As the element is lustrous, it must be metal. As it is divalent and reacts 1
with NaOH with the formation of bubbles of a gas (H2 gas) it must be
 zinc. Further, Zinc also reacts with HCl acid with the evolution of same
gas via H2. The gas can be identified by bringing a lighted candle near
it burns with a popping sound. The reaction taking place are as follows:

Zn + 2NaOH → Na2ZnO2 + H2 1

Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2+ H2

b) The reduction of metal oxides to metal is easier than the reduction of 1

metal sulphides and carbonates. Hence, these are first reduced to their
corresponding metal oxide.

Or

a) The Matal A must be aluminium as it is used in thermite process and on

heating with oxygen forms Al2O3 (B) which is amphoteric in nature. The 1
reactions of oxide B with HCl and NaOH are as follows:

Al2O3(s) + 6HCl (aq) → 2AlCl3(aq) + 3H2O(l) 1

Al2O3(s) + 2NaOH (aq) → 2NaAlO2(aq) + H2O(l) 1

29 (a)Axial(Aa) 0.5
(b) Axial(AA) X Terminal(aa)

(c)1(AA):2(Aa):1(aa) 0.5
30 (a) 10 JOULES 1
(b) (i) Organisms of previous trophic level will increase in number. 1
(ii) Organisms of next trophic level will not get food. 1
(iii) Imbalance in ecosystem.(Any two)
31 i.P = 1/f where f is in metre. Its unit is Dioptre.
ii.Lens is convex in the first case and concave in the second case. 1
Power is equal to 2 dioptre in the first case and –2 dioptre in the second 2
case.
32 1
(i) When a current carrying wire is placed in a magnetic field, it experiences a
magnetic force that depends on (any two)
(a) current flowing in the conductor
(b) strength of magnetic field
(c) length of the conductor 1
 (d) angle between the element of length and the magnetic field. (ii) (ii)Force
experienced by a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field is
largest when the direction of current is perpendicular to the direction of
magnetic field. 1
(iii) (a) Direction of force will be reversed when direction of magnetic field is
reversed, i.e., now force on conductor will act from left to right.
(b) Direction of force will be reversed, if the direction of current is
reversed, i.e., the force on the conductor will act from left to right.
33 a) Hypermetropia 1
b) Two causes: (i) The focal length of the eye lens is too long
(ii) The eye ball has become too small 1
c) Ray diagram (Refer fig 11.3 (c) page 190 NCERT textbook) 1
34. a) Compound ‘C’ is ethanoic acid. When it reacts with sodium metal, it forms 1
sodium ethanoate & hydrogen gas is evolved which burns with a pop
sound . Hence, compound ‘R’ is sodium ethanoate.
2CH3COOH + 2Na → 2CH3COONa + H2 1
Ethanoic acid on treatment with methanol in the presence of an acid forms
an ester which is a sweet-smelling compound. 1
H+
CH3COOH + CH3OH CH3COOCH3 + H2O
Hence alcohol ‘A’ is methanol & compound ‘S’ is methyl ethanoate.
On addition of NaOH to ethanoic acid , it gives Sodium ethanoate( R ) & 1
water
CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O
On addition of NaOH to methyl ethanoate ( S) , it gives Sodium ethanoate 1
( R) & H2O
CH3COOCH3 + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O

OR

a) i)When CO2 is passed through calcium hydroxide solution (taken in

test tube B), i.e., lime water, it turns milky due to the formation of 1
insoluble calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
ii) In test tube A, ethanoic acid reacts with sodium carbonate to give 1
sodium acetate, water, carbon dioxide.
CH3COOH + Na2CO3 ⟶ CH3COONa + H2O + CO2
In test tube B, when carbon dioxide is passed through lime water, it
turns milky. 1
Ca(OH)2 + CO2 ⟶ CaCO3 + H2O
iii) If ethanol taken instead of ethanoic acid, no change will because
ethanol is a very weak acid and hence cannot decompose Na2CO3 to
give CO2 gas. 1
CH3CH2OH + N2CO3 → No reaction
iv) When quick lime (CaO) is added to water in a test tube. Some of
it will dissolve to from calcium hydroxide (lime water) while
majority of it remains suspended. Filter the solution. The clear
solution thus obtained is called lime water. 1
 Filter
CaO(S) + H2O(l) → Suspension Ca(OH)2(aq)

35 a. A-Bryophyllum- leaf buds 0.5X2

B- Rhizopus- Spore formation 0.5X2
b. Spores are produced in large numbers. 0.5X2
Spores are covered by thick walls.
c. Budding and Regeneration 0.5X2
Explanation of any one 1
OR
a.Barrier method-principle 0.5x6
IUDs-principle
Hormonal method- principle
b- (i)Uterine wall becomes thickened to receive the zygote. 1
(ii)Thickened wall of uterus disintegrates and comes out of vagina as blood a 1
and mucus.This is called menstruation.
36

2
OR

(b)Total R=12 Ohm

Total I=2 A
37. a) Dil HCl 1
b) ‘X’ is CaCO3, ‘Y’ is Cao 1
c) CaCO3 → Cao (s) + CO2(g) 2
‘X’ ‘Y’ ‘P’

OR
CaO (s) + H2O (l) → Ca(OH) 2
‘Y’ ‘Z’

Ca(OH)2 + CO2 (g) → CaCO3 (s) + H2O (l) 2

‘Z’ ‘P’ white ppt
38 0.5
a) not rolling [0.5 marks]
 (b) 0.5 marks for each correct genotype: 0.5X3
- RR Rr, rr
(Homozygous dominant, heterozygous dominant, homozygous
recessive) 1
(c) 1 mark for correct cross:
R r
R RR Rr
r Rr rr
1
- 50% of the offspring will show the same genotype as the
parents.
OR
(d) the correct cross:
R r 1
r Rr rr
r Rr rr
1
- ratio of tongue roller to non tongue roller offspring = 1:1
39 (a)protect the circuit and electric appliances. 1
b) In our country the potential difference between live wire and neutral wire is 1
220 V.
c) ) Difference features between Overloading and Short-circuiting in Domestic
circuits
Overloading: 2
If too many electrical appliances of high power rating are switched on at the
same time, they draw an extremely large current from the circuit causing
overloading.
Due to an extremely large current flowing through the circuit, the copper wire
of the household wiring gets heated to a very high temperature and a fire may
start.
Short-circuiting:
The touching of naked live wire and neutral wire directly causes short
circuiting.
In this case, the resistance of the circuit so formed is very small, thus a large
amount of current flows through the circuit and heats the wires to a high
temperature and a fire may start.

OR
(c)i.In parallel circuits, if one electrical appliance stops working due to some defect,
then all other appliances keep working normally.
ii.In parallel circuits, each electrical appliance has its own switch due to which it can
be turned on or turned off independently, without affecting other appliances
2
 ANNEXURE –C
DAV PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ODISHA ZONE-D
SUBJECT: SCIENCE, CLASS-X
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER CODE- 5/5 2023-24
MARKING SCHEME
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAX. MARKS: 80
PAGE NO.
MARKS
Q. VALUE POINTS OF TEXT
ALLOTTED
NO. BOOK
1 1
(b) (i)-A, (ii)-E, (iii)-C, (iv)-D 111

2 1
(a) B and D 20

3 1
(b) Calcium hydroxide - Calcium carbonate 6

4 1
(a) Only (ii) 11

5 1
(c) (i) and (iv) 22

6 (a) Only (i) 1

135

7 (c) Exchange of gases takes place in r and oxygenated blood is 1

106
carried back through aorta.
8 1
(a) (i) and (iv) 154

9 1
(a) P is equal to 4.5D 150

10 (a) P, Q both differ by –CH2 unit. 1

63

11 1
(b) 47

12 (b) nm is less than ng 1

148

13 1
(a) (i), (iii) and (iv) 124

14 (a) Bud develops due to repetitive cell division at a specific site 1

131

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15 1
(d) Q < S < R < P 26

16 1
(a) Myopia 163

17 Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the 1
168
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
18 (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is 1
not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). 146

19 (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the 1
129-130
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
20 1
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true. 69

21 1 1 1 2
= −
𝑓 𝑣 𝑢
f =-70 cm
u = -
1 1 1
= − 163
−70 𝑣 −
166
v = -70 cm
OR
Red colour of light bends least and the violet colour bends most 2
while passing out from the prism, because the speed of red colour
light is maximum and violet light is minimum in glass prism.
22 (a) Placenta is essential for fetal development because it helps 2
to transport the nutrients from mother’s blood to foetus
body. It also helps in transferring waste substance
138
generated by foetus into the mother’s blood.
(b) This is required for nourishing the embryo. If fertilization
had taken place.
23 Disposable paper cups are Considered a better a alternative to plastic 2
cups because they are biodegradable. Can be recycled and do not 261
pollute the environment.
24 (a) Reproductive part: Sporangia 2
And non-reproductive part : Hyphae
(b) Advantages of vegetative propagation:
(i) All plants are produced are genetically similar to the 131
parent plant.
(ii) Plants which have lost the capacity to produce seeds
can produce vegetative propagatation.
25 (i) X is hydrogen gas 2
(ii) Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + H2(g)
(iii) Displacement reaction.
(iv) Exothermic reaction. 19
OR
Acids that give rise to more H+ ions are said to be strong, and acids
that give less H+ ions are said to be weak acids. Strong acids:
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 Hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulphuric acid. Weak acid: Citric acid,
acetic acid, formic acid.

26 When the tip of the tendril comes in contact with the support more 2
auxin is diffused from the tip towards the side of the tendril away
120
from the support. As a result that side grows faster and causes the
tendril to bend around the support.
27 (a) Light coming from the stars are supposed to travel in a straight 3
line. But the refractive index of air is not same throughout. It
changes as hot air rarer than cold air. So refraction takes place.
In this case, straight continuously travel from a rarer medium
to denser medium. Hence it is continuously bends towards the
normal.
The continuously bending of stars light towards the normal 163
results in a rise of the apparent position of the star.
(b) Scattering of light take place because of the particles present in
atmosphere. At high altitudes due to absence of atmosphere
scattering of light do not take place and hence sky appears
dark to passengers flying at high altitudes.

28 Grass (pJ) → Grass hopper (qJ) → Frog (rJ) → Snake (sJ) → Peacock 3
(2J)
According to 10% law energy available to snake is:
10% of s = 2J
s = 20J
Similarly energy available to frog is:
10% of r = 20 J
r = 200 J 258
Similarly, energy available to grasshopper is :
10% of q = 200 J
q = 2000 J
Now, energy present in grass is:
10% of p = 2000 J
p = 20,000 J
Thus, energy present is grass is 20,000 J.
29
(a) The rate at which electric energy is dissipated or consumed in an
electric circuit. 3
S.I. unit—watt / V. A / joule per second
(b)
Current drawn by first bulb
100𝑊 100
𝐼1 = = 𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑒 191
220𝑉 220
Current drawn by second bulb 190
60𝑊 60
𝐼2 = = 𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑒
220𝑉 220
Both the bulbs are in parallel
100 60 160
Total current, 𝐼 = 𝐼1 + 𝐼2 = (220 + 220) 𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑒=220 𝐴 = 0.73𝐴
(Accept any other method)
OR
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 (a) Greater than slope of V-I graph, greater will be the resistance of
given metallic wire. In the given graph, wire A has greater slope
then B. Hence, wire A has greater resistance.
For the wires of same length and same thickness, resistance
depends on the nature of material of the wire. Hence wire A has
high resistivity. (R α ρ)
(b) (i)No, the bulbs in the two circuits will not glow with the same
brightness. The resistance in the parallel connection of resistors is
always less than the resistance in series connection. As a
consequence, the current in the series combination is one-third that
of the current in each bulb inside the parallel combination. So, the
bulbs in parallel connection will grow with more brightness.

(ii)If one bulb gets fused, the entire circuit will break in series
connection. So, no current will flow in of the bulbs. All three
bulbs will stop glowing in series connection. In a parallel
connection, the situation is different. Even if the bulb gets fused,
the current will continue to flow in the other two bulbs. So, in
parallel connection, the other two bulbs will continue to glow.
30 (i) Focal length = + 20 cm 3
Because we know that when an object is kept at centre of curvature of
a convex lens image is also formed at centre of curvature.( from SL
No- 3 )
(ii) SL No- 6 is incorrect, because when the object is kept between
pole and optical centre it will produces virtual,erect and magnified
image of an object. But in SL- 6 image distance is given +ve means
real image, which is incorrect.
𝐼𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒
(iii) Magnification of lens = 𝑂𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 = ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡
205
Since object distance and image distance is same ( for SL No-3)
So, Magnification of lens = -1
Page no :
150

31 (i) Formula of G is Cl2 Formula of C is CaOCl2 3

(ii) Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → CaOCl2 + H2O
30
(iii) Common name of compound C is bleaching powder. Its
chemical name is calcium oxychloride.
32 In human beings, nervous and hormonal system work together in 3
controlling and coordinating various life process in the body. Nervous
system work by generation and transmission of electrical impulse
118
while hormonal system works by secreting chemical messengers
hormones.
For example when an emergency stimulus is detected by the nervous

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 system the stimulus is received and analysed by CNS that send
message to effectors to provide proper response. At the same time,
nervous system activates adrenal gland to release adrenaline that
prepare body by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, respiration etc.
thus, both these systems work together to perform functions of control
and coordination.

OR
Basis of Cerebrum Cerebellum
Difference
1 Initial part It is a part of fore It is a part of
brain hind brain
2 Function It initiates It maintains
intelligence, posture and
memory and equilibrium of
voluntary the body
movements
3 Feature It is the main It is responsible
thinking part of for precision of
the brain voluntary
actions like
walking in a
straight line
riding a bicycle
up a pencil.

33 (i) A, B and C belong to alkene homologous series. 3

(ii) C has minium number of carbon atoms because it has
lowest boiling point. 66
(iii) Butene CH2 = CHCH2CH3 is the 4th member of this
homologous series.
34 (a) Diagram of human excretory system: 5

110

106

(b) Functions:
(i) Kidneys filter the blood and urine is the filtrate
obtained.

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 (ii) Urater carries urine from the kidney to the urinary
bladder.
(iii) Urinary bladder is a muscular structure which stores
urine.
(iv) Urethrea helps to expel urine out of the body.

OR

(a)
(b) Separate channels allows a highly efficient supply of
oxygen to the body cells which is necessary for producing
a lot of energy in mammals and birds.
35 (a) Tap water conduct electricity as it contains ions but 5
distilled does not contains ions so it does not conduct
electricity.
(b) Dry HCl does not turn blue litmus area as it does not from
but dil. HCl does since it forms H+ and Cl+ ions.
(c) During summer season, a milkman adds a very small
amount baking soda to fresh milk because it does not allow
milk to change to lactic acid that makes milk sour.
(d) When we add water to acid, so much heat is generated that
the solution may splash out of the container. On the other
hand, when acid is added to water, small amount of heat is
released and the solution will not splash out.
(e) Ammonia does not contain hydroxyle group but when it is
dissolved in water, it forms OH- so it is basic in nature.
NH3 + H2O → NH3+ + OH-

OR
22
(a) CUSO4.5H2O is hydrated copper sulphate and CUSO4 is
anhydriys copper sulphate.
Activity:
Aim: To show that hydrate copper sulphate and anhydrous
copper sulphate are inter-convertible.
Apparatus Required: CUSO4.5H2O (Blue vitriol) burner,
boiling tube, delivery tube, test tube.
Procedure:
(a) Heat a few crystals of copper sulphate in a dry boiling
tube.
(b) After having, water is removed and salt turns white.
(c) Add 2-3 drops of water on the sample of copper
sulphate obtained after heating.
(d) When crystals are moistened again with water blue
colour reappears.
Chemical Reaction:
CuSO4.5H2O ∆ CuSO4 + 5H2O
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 Result: Crystaline substances have water of crystallization
which is lost on heating. When hydrated copper sulphate is
heated, it converts into anhydrous copper sulphate. When
water is added again to it, it gets converted into hydrated
copper sulphate. This shows that both are inter-convertible.

(b) (a) Plaster of paris:

Chemical Name: Calcium sulphate hemihydrated.
Formula: CaSO4.2H2O

36 The direction of electric current in the loop and magnetic field lines is 5
shown in figure given as per NCERT
(a) Magnetic field strength (B) produced is inversely proportional to
the radius of current carrying loop of wire, i.e.

Hence, strength of
magnetic field
double if the radius of loop is reduced to half its original value.
(b) Strength of magnetic field increases to twice its original value as B
236
∝I.
Or
(a) The student performed this activity to make an electromagnet.
(b) A compass needle gets deflected when brought near a bar
magnet because the needle experiences a magnetic field
exerted by the electromagnet.
(c) When an iron rod is placed along the axis of a current carrying
coil, it gets magnetized under the influence of the magnetic
field produced by the coil through induction. But this
magnetism lasts as long as the current supply is not withdrawn.
(d) The electrical current flowing through a coil creates a uniform
field. This magnetic field causes the needle to turn.

37 (i) (a) Part A(oviduct) 4

(b) Part C(uterus)
(ii) (a) Ovaries in female: both make gametes
(b) Oviducts in female: both transport gametes
138
(iii) The ovaries of a newly born baby girl contain thousands
of immature eggs. When the girl attains, some of these eggs start to
mature, one eggs is produced every month by one of the ovaries.

38 4

229

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 a) Faults in the given circuits
(i) Black insulation wire is used for earth wire.
(ii) Main fuse is connected with the neutral wire.
(iii) Insulation of neutral wire is green.
(iv) In distribution box, neutral wire is distributed for various
circuits and fuses are also connected with neutral wire.
(v) Earth wire is connected with live and neutral wire.
(b) Correction needed for given circuit
(i) Earth wire should be of green insulation instead of black
colour.
(ii) Main fuse must be connected with live wire.
(iii) Neutral wire should be of black insulation instead of a green
colour.

(iv) In distribution box, live wire should be distributed for various

circuits and all the fuses in distribution box must be connected with
live wire.
(v) Earth wire must not be connected with the live wire or neutral
wire.
(c) Connecting too many appliances to a single socket can cause
overloading.
Or
A large amount of current would have flown through the circuit
beyond permissible value i.e. 6A. Due to overloading, the wires of the
circuit get heated which may also cause fire.
39 (i) Sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas is formed. 4
(ii) A sweet smelling ester called ethyl ethanoate is formed.
(iii) Concentrated H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating agent which
removes water from ethanol.
72
OR
(iv) Name of two oxidizing agents:
(a) Alkaline KMnO4
(b) Acidified K2CR2O7

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