Page 1 Sample Paper 01 CBSE Science Class 10

Sample Paper 01
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x Al (s) + y O 2 (g) " z Al 2 O 3 (s)
(a) 4, 3, 2 (b) 2, 1, 1
(c) 4, 2, 2 (d) 2, 3, 2

2. 4 moles of aluminum react with 3 moles of oxygen to form 2 moles of aluminum oxide. Consider the
following table :

Substance pH

Lemon 2.3

Battery acid x

Sea water 8.5

Apple 3.1

The value of x in above table is:

(a) 0 (b) 1.3
(c) 2.5 (d) 1.9

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3. Magnesium ribbon is rubbed with sand paper before making it to burn. The reason of rubbing the ribbon
is to:

(a) remove moisture condensed over the surface of ribbon.

(b) generate heat due to exothermic reaction.
(c) remove magnesium oxide formed over the surface of magnesium.
(d) mix silicon from sand paper (silicon dioxide) with magnesium for lowering ignition temperature of the
ribbon.

4. A student traces the path of a ray of light through a glass prism for different angles of incidence. He
analysis each diagram and draws the following conclusion:
I. On entering prism, the light ray bends towards its base.
II. Light ray suffers refraction at the point of incidence and point of emergence while passing through
the prism.
III. Emergent ray bends at certain angle to the direction of the incident ray.
IV. While emerging from the prism, the light ray bends towards the vertex of the prism.
Out of the above inferences, the correct ones are:
(a) I, II and III (b) I, III and IV
(c) II, III and IV (d) I and IV

5. Which of the following structures is involved in gaseous exchange in woody stem of a plant as shown in
the figure?

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(a) Stomata (b) Guard cell

(c) Lenticel (d) Epidermis

6. A feature of reproduction that is common to Amoeba, Spirogyra and yeast is that

(a) They reproduce asexually (b) They are all unicellular
(c) They reproduce only sexually (d) They are all multicellular

7. Ethane (C 2 H 6) on complete combustion gave CO 2 and water. It shows that the results are in accordance
with the law of conservation of mass. Then, the coefficient of oxygen is equal to
(a) 7/2 (b) 3/2
(c) 5/2 (d) 9/2

8. When white light passes through the achromatic combination of prisms, then what is observed ?
(a) Deviation (b) Dispersion
(c) Both deviation and dispersion (d) Atmospheric refraction

9. Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to

Which among the following statement(s) is(are) true?

(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) Only 1 (b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 (d) Only 4

10. Magnesium reacts with hot water and steam both. Human body stores energy in form of:
(a) Glucose (b) Insulin
(c) glycogen (d) Fructose

11. No matter how far you stand from a mirror, your image appears erect. The mirror is likely to be-
(a) Plane (b) Concave
(c) Convex (d) Either plane or convex

12. What must be preserved in an ecosystem, if the system needs to be maintained?

(a) Producers and carnivores (b) Producers and decomposers
(c) Carnivores and decomposers (d) Herbivores and carnivores

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13. Posture and balance of the body is controlled by

(a) cerebrum (b) cerebellum
(c) medulla (d) pons

14. A student determines the focal length of a device X , by focusing the image of a far off object on the screen
positioned as shown in figure The device X is a

(a) Convex lens (b) Concave lens

(c) Convex mirror (d) Concave mirror

15. Which among the following statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?

(a) It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame.

(b) It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas.
(c) It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas.
(d) It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas.

16. Mineral acids are stronger acids than carboxylic acids because
(i) mineral acids are completely ionized.
(ii) carboxylic acids are completely ionized
(iii) mineral acids are partially ionized
(iv) carboxylic acids are partially ionized
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (ii) (d) (iii) and (iv)

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Sample Paper 02
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

Heat
xCaCO 3 (s) yCaO (s) + zCO2 (g)
(a) 1,1,2 (b) 2,2,1
(c) 1,1,1 (d) 2,1,2

2. Quick lime combines vigorously with water to form (A) which reacts 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

3. Rusting of iron can be prevented by:

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(i) Painting (ii) Galvanisation

(iii) Electrolytic refining (iv) Alloying
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4. Identify the unsaturated compounds from the following :

(i) Propane (ii) Propene
(iii) Propyne (iv) Chloropropane
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)

5. Which of the following is a feasible reaction?

(a) Ba (s) + K 2 SO 4 (aq) $ BaSO 4 (aq) + 2K (s)
(b) Zn (s) + 2AgNO 3 (aq) $ Zn (NO 3) 2 (aq) + 2Ag (s)
(c) Mg (s) + Na 2 SO 4 (aq) $ MgSO 4 (aq) + 2Na (s)
(d) Cu (s) + MgSO 4 (aq) $ CuSO 4 (aq) + Mg (s)

6. Which of the following is an example of displacement reaction?

(a) NaOH + HNO 3 " NaNO 3 + H 2 O (b) Cu + 2AgNO 3 " Cu (NO 3) 2 + 2Ag
(c) 2Hg + O 2 " 2HgO (d) FeCl 3 + 2NaOH " 3NaCl + Fe (OH) 3

7. In the given figure the various trophic levels are shown in a pyramid. At which trophic level is maximum
energy available ?

(a) T4 (b) T2
(c) T1 (d) T3

8. Process of conversion of light energy to chemical energy and splitting of water molecules into hydrogen
and oxygen in plants is known as
(a) Photosynthesis (b) Photoperiodism
(c) Plant nutrition (d) Plant hormone functions

9. A prism ABC (with BC as base) is placed in different orientations. A narrow beam of white light is
incident on the prism as shown in figure. In which of the following cases, after dispersion, the third colour
from the top corresponds to the colour of the sky?

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(a) (i) (b) (ii)

(c) (iii) (d) (iv)

10. A round, green seeded pea plant (RR yy) is crossed with wrinkled, yellow seeded pea plant, (rr YY) the
seeds produced in F1 generation are
(a) round and yellow (b) round and green
(c) wrinkled and green (d) wrinkled and yellow

11. Electrical impulse travels in a neuron from

(a) Dendrite " axon " axonal end " cell body (b) Cell body " dendrite " axon " axonal end
(c) Dendrite " cell body " axon " axonal end (d) Axonal end " axon " cell body " dendrite

12. Some of the substances used in making of a modern safety match box are listed below :

(i) Antimony trisulfide (ii) Glass powder

(iii) Potassium chlorate (iv) Red phosphorus
The head of modern safety match stick contains :
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 3 and 1

13. Which among the following is not the function of testes at puberty?
(i) Formation of germ cells (ii) Secretion of testosterone
(iii) Development of placenta (iv) Secretion of estrogen
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)

14. In an electrical circuit two resistors of 2 Ω and 4 Ω respectively are connected in series to a 6 V battery
as shown in the figure. The heat dissipated by the 4 Ω resistor in 5 s will be

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(a) 5 J (b) 10 J
(c) 20 J (d) 30 J

15. When a 4 V battery is connected across an unknown resistor, there is a current of 100 mA in the circuit.
The value of the resistance of the resister is

(a) 4 Ω (b) 40 Ω
(c) 400 Ω (d) 0.4 Ω

16. Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) The rainbow is produced by the reflection of white sun light by water drops in the atmosphere.
(b) The blue colour of the sky is due to scattering of light.
(c) The stars appear higher in the sky than actually are,due to scattering of light.
(d) The planets twinkle at night due to atmospheric refraction of light.

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Chemical equations can be made more informative.

Reason : We can write physical state of reactants and products, temperature and pressure, name of
catalyst used etc.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : Traits like eye colour or height are inherited traits.
Reason : Inherited traits are not transferred from parents to young ones.
(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.

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Sample Paper 03
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x H 2 (g) + y O 2 (g) " z H 2 O (l)
(a) 2, 1, 2 (b) 1, 2, 1
(c) 3, 2, 3 (d) 2, 2, 1

2.

Which of the following two combinations are correct?

Metal Gas Evolved

(i) Copper Yes
(ii) Iron Yes
(iii) Magnesium No
(iv) Zinc Yes

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(a) i and iii (b) i and iv

(c) ii and iii (d) ii and iv

3. Observe the diagram of an activity given below. What does it help to conclude, when the person exhales
into the test-tube?

(a) Fermentation occurs in the presence of oxygen.

(b) Percentage of carbon dioxide is more in inhaled air.
(c) Fermentation occurs in the presence of carbon dioxide.
(d) Percentage of carbon dioxide is more in the exhaled air.

4. The current flowing through a wire of resistance 2Ω varies with time as shown in figure below. The
amount of heat produced (in J) in 3 s would be:

(a) 18 J (b) 2 J
(c) 10 J (d) 28 J

5. The magnetic field lines of solenoid are similar to the magnetic field lines of bar magnet. Which image
correctly shows the solenoid as a bar magnet?

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6. The direction of magnetic field around a straight conductor carrying current can be determined by:
(a) Fleming’s right hand rule (b) Right hand thumb rule
(c) Lenz’s law (d) Fleming’s left hand rule

7. Ankit observed that the stain of curry on a white shirt becomes reddish-brown when soap is scrubbed on
it,.but it turns yellow again when the shirt is washed with plenty of water. What might be the reason for
his observation?
(i) Soap is acidic in nature.
(ii) Soap is basic in nature.
(iii) Turmeric is a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in bases.
(iv) Turmeric is a natural indicator which gives reddish tinge in acids.
(a) (ii) and (iii) (b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)

8. Which of the following hydrocarbons represent the isomer of Butene?

9. Which option correctly lists the changes that occur in females during puberty?
(a) reproductive organs enlarge, size of the breasts increases, thick hairs grow on the body
(b) thick hairs grow on face, cracking of voice, enlargement of reproductive organ
(c) size of the breasts increases, beginning of menstruation, thick hairs grow on the body
(d) thin hairs growth occurs on the body, size of the breasts increases, pitch of the voice increases

10. Equal volumes of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions of same concentration are mixed and
the pH of the resulting solution is checked with a pH paper. What would be the colour obtained?
(a) Red (b) Blue
(c) Orange (d) Yellowish green

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11. What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulses?

12. Two bulbs have the following ratings :

(i) 40 W, 220 V.
(ii) 20 W, 100 V.
The ratio of their resistance is :
(a) 2 : 1 (b) 1 : 2
(c) 1 : 3 (d) 1 : 1

13. Which of the following statements are correct in reference to the role of A (shown in the given diagram)
during a breathing cycle in human beings?

(i) It helps to decrease the residual volume of air in lungs.

(ii) It flattens as we inhale.
(iii) It gets raised as we inhale.
(iv) It helps the chest cavity to become larger.
(a) (iii) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (ii)


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14. Following observations are observed when calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water.

Identify the incorrect observations.

(i) It is an endothermic reaction.
(ii) Slaked lime is produced.
(iii) Quick lime is produced.
(iv) It is an exothermic reaction.
(v) It is a combination reaction.
(a) (iii) and (iv) (b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii), (iv) and (v) (d) (i) and (iii)

15. In which of the following setups would the bulb glow?

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

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

16. If two parents have the genotypes AA # aa, the probability of having an aa genotype in the F1 generation
is:
(a) 50 per cent (b) 25 per cent
(c) None of these (d) 75 per cent

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Sample Paper 04
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x H 2 (g) + y O 2 (g) " z H 2 O (l)
(a) 2, 1, 2 (b) 1, 2, 1
(c) 3, 2, 3 (d) 2, 2, 1

2. Match the following salts to their correct category of water hardness.

Salts Category

1. Sodium Chloride A. Soft Water

2. Sodium Sulphate B. Causes Permanent Hardness

3. Calcium Chloride C. Permanent Hard

Water
4. Magnesium Sulphate D. Does Not Contribute to Hardness

1 2 3 4

(a) A D C B

(b) A B C D

(c) D A B C

(d) A C D B

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3.

Which of the following gases formed at the anode and the cathode?
(a) Chlorine, Hydrogen (b) Hydrogen, Chlorine
(c) Hydrogen, Hydrogen (d) Chlorine, Chlorine

4. A metal M of moderate reactivity is present as its sulphide X . On heating in air, X converts into is oxide
Y and a gas evolves. On heating Y and X together, the metal M is produced. X and Y respectively are
(a) X cuprous sulphide, Y cuprous oxide (b) X cuprous sulphide, Y cupric oxide
(c) X sodium sulphide, Y sodium oxide (d) X calcium sulphide, Y calcium oxide

5. The strength of magnetic field inside a long current carrying straight solenoid is

(a) More at the ends than at the centre

(b) Minimum in the middle
(c) Same at all points
(d) Found to increase from one end to the other

6. Vegetative propagation refers to formation of new plants from

(a) Stem, roots and flowers
(b) Stem, roots and leaves
(c) Stem, flowers and fruits
(d) Stem, leaves and flowers

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7. A graph was plotted to show the energy output of two types of respiration. Identify the type of respiration
denoted by curves A and B .

(a) Anaerobic respiration , Aerobic respiration

(b) Aerobic respiration, Anaerobic respiration
(c) Aerobic respiration, Aerobic respiration
(d) Anaerobic respiration, Anaerobic respiration

8. Transpiration helps :
(a) in the absorption
(b) in the upward movement of water minerals dissolved in it from roots to the leaves
(c) in temperature regulation
(d) all of the above

9. V -I graph for the two wires A and B are shown in the figure. If we connect both the wires one by one to
the same battery which of the two will produce more heat per unit time ?

(a) A (b) B
(c) Both A and B (d) None of these

10. Which of the following the father of genetics ?

(a) Mendel (b) Hook
(c) Faraday (d) Newton

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11. What is the maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5 Ω ?
(a) 1/5 Ω (b) 10 Ω
(c) 5 Ω (d) 1 Ω

12. Involuntary actions in the body are controlled by

(a) Medulla in fore brain (b) Medulla in mid brain
(c) Medulla in hind brain (d) Medulla in spinal cord

13. The strength of magnetic field around a current carrying conductor is

(a) inversely proportional to the current but directly proportional to the square of the distance from
wire.
(b) directly proportional to the current and inversely proportional to the distance from wire.
(c) directly proportional to the distance and inversely proportional to the current
(d) directly proportional to the current but inversely proportional the square of the distance from wire.

14. In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow
precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate is not available, which of
the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate

15. Which of the following statements is true for acids?

(a) Bitter and change red litmus to blue
(b) Sour and change red litmus to blue
(c) Sour and change blue litmus to red
(d) Bitter and change blue litmus to red

16. Which of the following is the correct representation of electron dot structure of nitrogen ?

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Sample Paper 05
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘p’, ‘q’, and ‘r’ in the following balanced reaction:

p Fe 2 O 3 (s) + q C (s) " r Fe (s) + CO 2 (g)
(a) 1, 3, 2 (b) 2, 3, 4
(c) 1, 1, 2 (d) 3, 1, 1

2. Match the following acids, bases, and salts with their correct properties or uses. Provide explanations for
each match.

Column A (Acid/Base/Salt) Column B (Properties/Uses)

A. Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) 1. Neutralizes acidic soils

B. Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) 2. Used in baking as a raising agent

C. Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) 3.. Found in the stomach for digestion

D. Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) 4.. Used i Used in soap making n baking as a

raising agent

(a) A-1,B-2,C-3,D-4 (b) A-3,B-4,C-1,D-2

(c) A-2,B-2,C-3,D-1 (d) A-1,B-3,C-3,D-2

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3. The statement of law of conservation of mass is:

(a) mass can neither be created nor destroy.

(b) mass can be created nor destroy.
(c) mass of the body cannot be remain same.
(d) none of these.

4. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a jar as shown in the figure?

(i) Salt formation takes place.

(ii) The temperature of the solution remains the same.
(iii) The temperature of the solution decreases.
(iv) The temperature of the solution increases.
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 and 4

5. Which of the following correctly represents graphical relation between angle of incidence (i) and angle of
reflection (r) ?

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6. Based on the bonding pattern in ammonia, which of the following best describes the type of bonds present
between the nitrogen and hydrogen atoms?

(a) only single bonds

(b) only double bonds

(c) only triple bonds

(d) two double bonds and one single bond

7. Choose the correct statement that describe the arteries?

(a) They have thick elastic walls, blood flows under high pressure, collect blood from different organs and
bring it back to the heart.

(b) They have thin walls with valves inside, blood flows under low pressure and carry blood away from
the heart to various organs of the body.

(c) They have thick elastic walls, blood flows under low pressure, carry blood from the heart to various
organs of the body.

(d) They have thick elastic walls without valves inside, blood flows under high pressure and carry blood
away from the heart to different parts of the body.

8. Which of the following reaction is characterised by the yellow colour of product?

T
(a) 2Pb 3 O 4 6PbO (s) + O 2 (g)
(b) Zn (s) + H 2 SO 4 $ ZnSO 4 + H 2
(c) Na 2 CO 3 + H 2 SO 4 $ Na 2 SO 4 + H 2 O + CO 2
T
(d) 2KClO 3 2KCl + 3O 2 (g)

9. Inorganic nitrates or nitrites help plants in the synthesis of which of the following?
(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Protein

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10. The twinkling of stars is caused by the bending of light as it passes through layers of Earth’s atmosphere
with varying refractive indices. Which of the following explains this phenomenon?
(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

11. A doctor advised a person to take an injection of insulin to manage a condition related to improper
regulation of blood sugar levels. What could be the reason for prescribing insulin?
(a) his blood pressure was low (b) his heart was beating slowly
(c) he was suffering from goitre (d) his sugar level in blood was high

12. The number of chromosomes in parents and offsprings of a particular species remains constant due to
(a) doubling of chromosomes after zygote formation
(b) halving of chromosomes during gamete formation
(c) doubling of chromosomes after gamete formation
(d) halving of chromosomes after gamete formation

13. An object is immersed in a fluid. In order that the object becomes invisible, it should
(a) Behave as a perfect reflector
(b) Absorb all light falling on it
(c) Have refractive index one
(d) Have refractive index exactly matching with that of the surrounding fluid

14. Study the following ray diagram:

In this diagram, the angle of incidence, the angle of emergence and the angle of deviation respectively
have been represented by
(a) y, p, z (b) x, q, z
(c) p, y, z (d) p, z, y

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15. Silver articles become black on prolonged exposure to air as shown in the figure. This is due to the
formation of

(a) Ag 3 N (b) Ag 2 O
(c) Ag 2 S (d) Ag 2 S and Ag 3 N

16. Select the statements that describe characteristics of genes

(i) genes are specific sequence of bases in a DNA molecule
(ii) a gene does not code for proteins
(iii) in individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome
(iv) each chromosome has only one gene
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : The balancing of chemical equations is based on law of conservation of mass.
Reason : Total mass of reactants is equal to total mass of products.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : Plant hormones arc growth regulator.

Reason : Growth regulators promote or inhibit the growth.
(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 : In woody plants, gaseous exchange occurs through lenticels.

Reason : Lenticels are specialised cells found along with stomata on the stem of woody plants.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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Sample Paper 06
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x Na (s) + y Cl 2 (g) " z NaCl (s)
(a) 2, 1, 2 (b) 1, 1, 2
(c) 3, 1, 3 (d) 1, 2, 1

2. Which three allotropes of carbon, do the given figures represent?

(I) (II) (III)

(a) Diamond Graphite Buckminster-Fullerene
(b) Graphite Buckminster-Fullerene Diamond
(c) Diamond Buckminster-Fullerene Graphite
(d) Graphite Diamond Buckminster-Fullerene

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3. 2 moles of sodium react with 1 mole of chlorine gas to form 2 moles of sodium chloride. The image shows
the structure of a flower.

Which process will likely be disturbed or not occur, if labelled part is removed from the flower?
(a) Transport of pollen (b) Formation of fruit
(c) Development of pollen tube (d) Formation of pollen

4. The labelled part is ovule. Removal of ovule results in failure of fertilisation. We know that without
fertilisation, formation of fruit will not take place. A cross between a tall plant (TT) and short pea plant
(tt) resulted in progeny that were all tall plants because:
(a) Shortness is the dominant trait.
(b) Tallness is the dominant trait.
(c) Height of pea plant is not governed by gene T or t.
(d) Tallness is the recessive trait.

5. The figure given below shows a schematic plan of blood circulation in humans with labels (i) to (iv).
Identify the correct label with its functions.

(a) Pulmonary vein - takes impure blood from body part.

(b) Pulmonary artery - takes blood from lung to heart.
(c) Aorta - takes blood from heart to body parts.
(d) Vena cava takes - blood from body parts to right auricle.

6. When testing substances in a lab, one of the solutions turned blue litmus paper to red. Select from the
following statements which is true for bases to determine the nature of this substance.
(a) Bases have a pH less than 7.
(b) Bases are bitter and turn blue litmus red.

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(c) Bases turn pink when a drop of phenolphthalein is added to them.

(d) Bases are sour and change red litmus to blue.

7. An electron is entering a region of magnetic field as shown. Given that the magnetic field direction is into
the paper. In which direction will the deflection of the electron occur?

(a) Out of the paper (b) Into the paper

(c) Towards the top of the paper (d) Towards the bottom of the paper

8. A substance X, turns red Litmus blue, it will change methyl orange to :

(a) Pink (b) Yellow
(c) Colourless (d) Red

9. Magnetic field is produced by the flow of current in a straight wire. The phenomenon was discovered by:
(a) Fleming (b) Faraday
(c) Oersted (d) Maxwell

10. From the options provided, identify which one is correct.?

(a) 1 kWh = 36 # 106 J
(b) 1 watt hour = 3600 J
(c) Energy (in kWh)
(d) Energy (in kWh) = power (in W) # time (in hr)

11. Three resistances are connected as shown below.

The equivalent resistance between A and B is:

(a) 32 Ω (b) 23 Ω
(c) 3
4 Ω (d) 4
3 Ω

12. Marble statues are corroded or stained when they repeatedly come into contact with polluted rain water.
Identify the main reason.

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(a) Polluted water is basic in nature hence it reacts with calcium carbonate.
(b) Decomposition of calcium carbonate to calcium oxide.
(c) Calcium carbonate dissolves in water to give calcium hydroxide.
(d) Polluted water is acidic in nature hence it reacts with calcium carbonate.

13. Marble statues are corroded or stained when they repeatedly come into contact with polluted rain water.
Polluted rain water is acidic in nature it reacts with calcium carbonate. Involuntary actions in the body
are controlled by:
(a) medulla in midbrain (b) medulla in forebrain
(c) medulla in spinal cord (d) medulla in hindbrain

14. The table provides the pH value of four solutions P, Q, R and S :

Solution pH value
P 2
Q 9
R 5
S 11

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

15. Respiratory structures of two different animals a fish and a human being are as shown. Observe (a) and
(b) and select one characteristic that holds true for both of them.

(a) Both have thin and moist surface for gaseous exchange.
(b) Both are placed internally in the body of animal.
(c) In both the blood returns to the heart after being oxygenated.
(d) Both are poorly supplied with blood vessels to conserve energy.

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16. Which of the options in the given table are correct?

Option Natural Source Acid Present

(i) Orange Oxalic acid
(ii) Sour milk Lactic acid
(iii) Ant sting Methanoic acid
(iv) Tamarind Acetic acid
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A): Movement of leaves of sensitive plant is different from movement of a shoot towards light.
Reason (R): Sensitive plant shows seismonastic movements which are due to turgidity of cells whereas the
movement of shoot is a tropic movement.
(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.

18. Assertion (A): A pencil partly immersed in water appears to be bent at the water surface.
Reason (R): Light from different points on the pencil immersed in water refracts and appears to come
from a point above the original position.
(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): Testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotum.
Reason (R): Because sperm formation requires lower temperature than the normal body temperature.
(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): Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.
Reason (R): A large amount of energy is required to break the strong inter-ionic attraction in ionic
compounds.
(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.


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Sample Paper 07
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘p’, ‘q’, and ‘r’ in the following balanced reaction:

p Ca (s) + q H 2 O (l)" r Ca (OH) 2 (aq) + H 2 (g)

(a) 1, 2, 1 (b) 1, 1, 2
(c) 2, 1, 2 (d) 2, 2, 1

2. Observe the diagram of Human digestive system.

Match the labelling referred in column I and correlate with the function in column II.

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Column I Column II
(i) (A) The length of this depends on food the
organism eats.

(ii) (B) Initial phase of starch digestion.

(iii) (C) Increases the efficiency of lipase enzyme
action.
(iv) (D) This is the site of the complete digestion of
carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
(a) (i)-(A), (ii)-(B), (iii)-(C), (iv)-(D) (b) (i)-(B), (ii)-(C), (iii)-(D), (iv)-(A)
(c) (i)-(B), (ii)-(D), (iii)-(C), (iv)-(A) (d) (i)-(D), (ii)-(A), (iv)-(B), (IV)-(C)

3. Identify gas A in the following experiment.

(a) Hydrogen (b) Nitrogen

(c) Carbon dioxide (d) Oxygen

4. Which of the following I-V graph represents for ohmic conductors ?

5. Identify the correct representation of reaction occurring during chlor-alkali process:

(a) 2NaCl (aq) + 2H 2 O (aq) $ 2NaOH (aq) + Cl 2 (g) + H 2 (g)

(b) 2NaCl (l) + 2H 2 O (l) $ 2NaOH (l) + Cl 2 (g) + H 2 (g)
(c) 2NaCl (aq) + H 2 O (l) $ 2NaOH (aq) + Cl 2 9 (g) + H 2 (g)
(d) 2NaCl (aq) + 2H 2 O (l) $ 2NaOH (aq) + Cl 2 (aq) + H 2 (aq)

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6. In the following circuits, heat produced in the resistor or combination of resistors connected to a 12 V
battery will be:

(a) minimum in case (i) (b) same in all the cases

(c) maximum in case (iii) (d) maximum in case (ii)

7. If an electron is travelling horizontally towards east, a magnetic field in vertically downward direction
exerts a force on the electron along:
(a) west (b) east
(c) south (d) north

8. Carefully study the diagram of human excretory system with labels A, B and C .
Select the option which gives correct function of B.

(a) carry urine from kidney to urinary bladder

(b) contain urine till is released out
(c) passage through which urine is excreted out of the body.
(d) guard the urethra

9. Which organism reproduces by the method shown in the given figure?

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(a) Amoeba (b) Plasmodium

(c) Paramecium (d) Leishmania

10. Dramatic changes of body features associated with puberty are mainly because of secretion of:
(a) oestrogen from adrenal gland and testosterone from pituitary gland
(b) oestrogen from testes and testosterone from ovary
(c) testosterone from thyroid gland and oestrogen from pituitary gland
(d) testosterone from testes and oestrogen from ovary

11. In the reaction of iron with copper sulphate solution:

CuSO 4 + Fe $ Cu + FeSO 4
Which option in the given table correctly represents the substance oxidised and the reducing agent?

Option Substance oxidised Reducing agent

a. Fe Fe
b. Fe FeSO 4
c Cu Fe
d. CuSO 4 Fe

12. C 4+ does not exist but Pb 4+ exists although both belong to the same group. This is because:
(i) size of carbon is much smaller than Pb.
(ii) large amount of energy is needed in case of carbon.
(iii) of inert pair effect.
(iv) nucleus cannot hold such a large number of electrons.
The correct statement(s) is/are:
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) Only (i)
(c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (d) Only (iii)

13. The diagram shows the electrolysis of water.

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A few drops of H 2 SO 4 are added to pure water because :

(a) pure water is a bad conductor of electricity (b) it does not conduct electricity
(c) Both b . and c (d) it makes the reaction faster

14. A student arranges an electric circuit as shown in figure :

He gently puts the compass needle near the thick copper wire XY . He observes that compass needle
shows deflection as soon as key (K) is inserted What does this depict?
(a) The compass needle is faulty.
(b) There is a magnetic field around the conductor XY
(c) Connections in the circuit are not proper.
(d) Heating effect of current causes deflection in compass needle.

15. In human males, all the chromosomes are paired perfectly except one. This/these unpaired Chromosome
is/are:
(i) large chromosome (ii) small chromosome
(iii) Y-chromosome (iv) X-chromosome
(a) Only (iii) (b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

16. The table shown below gives information about four substances: A, B , C and D .

Substance Melting point (k) Electrical Conductivity

Solid Liquid/Aqueous

A. 295 Good Good

B. 1210 Good Good
C. 1890 Good Good
D. 1160 Good Poor
Identify Ionic compounds from the above given substances.
(a) B and C (b) A and B
(c) A, C and D (d) A, B and D

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Question No. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A): The uterine line in human females becomes thick and spongy every month.
Reason (R): The lining breaks and comes out through the vagina as blood and mucus if fertilisation does
not occur.
(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 fake.
(d) Assertion (A) is fake but Reason (R) is true.

18. Assertion (A): Two resistance having value R each. Their equivalent resistances is = R
2
Reason (R): Given resistance is connected in parallel.
(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 fake.
(d) Assertion (A) is fake but Reason (R) is true.

19. Assertion (A): Excretion is the biological process by which harmful wastes are removed from an organism’s
body.
Reason (R): The mode of excretion is same in both unicellular and multicellular organisms.
(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 fake.
(d) Assertion (A) is fake but Reason (R) is true.

20. Assertion (A): White silver chloride turns grey in sunlight.

Reason (R): Decomposition of silver chloride in presence of sunlight takes place to form silver metal and
chlorine gas.
(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 fake.
(d) Assertion (A) is fake but Reason (R) is true.

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Sample Paper 08
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. A metal rod (M) was dipped in a coloured solution (Y ). After some time it was observed that the
metal rod starts dissolving in the solution and the solution starts fading in colour. However, a coloured
precipitate (Z ) was seen at the bottom of the beaker. (M), (Y ) and (Z ) could be

(a) M = Zn Y = FeSO 4 Z = Fe

(b) M = Cu Y = Al 2 (SO 4) 3 Z = Al

(c) M = Ag Y = CuSO 4 Z = Cu

(d) M = Fe Y = ZnSO 4 Z = Zn

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2. The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than that seen in terrestrial organisms, because-
(a) The amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly high as compared to the amount of oxygen in the
air.
(b) The amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low as compared to the amount of oxygen in the
air.
(c) Aquatic organisms need more oxygen to breath.
(d) Aquatic organisms do not have proper organs for breathing.

3. Two bulbs of 100 W and 40 W are connected in series. The current through the 100 W bulb is 1 A. The
current through the 40 W bulb will be :

(a) 0.4 A (b) 0.6 A

(c) 0.8 A (d) 1 A

4. The maleness of a child is determined by

(a) The X chromosome in the zygote
(b) The Y chromosome in zygote
(c) The cytoplasm of germ cell which determines the sex
(d) Sex is determined by chance

5. A student adds a few drops of the universal indicator to a dilute solution of sodium bicarbonate taken in
a test tube.

The colour of mixture of universal indicator and dilute sodium bicarbonate is:

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(a) Green (b) Yellow

(c) Violet (d) Blue

6. Which of the following are correctly matched in the given table?

1. Combination reaction Formation of single product.

2. Decomposition reaction Break down of single, entity.
3. Thermal decomposition Heat is used.
4. Displacement reaction Based on reactivity series.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

7. Which of the following is (are) true when HCl (g) is passed through water?

(i) It does not ionise in the solution as it is a covalent compound.

(ii) It ionizes in the solution.
(iii) It gives both hydrogen and hydroxyl ion in the solution.
(iv) It forms hydronium ion in the solution due to the combination of hydrogen ion with water molecule.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 3
(c) 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 4

8. Which of the following represents saponification reaction ?

CaO
(a) CH 3 COONa + NaOH CH 4 + Na 2 CO 3 (b) CH 3 COOH + C 2 H 5 OH H SO CH 3 COOC 2 H 5 + H 2 O
2 4

(c) 2CH 3 COOH + 2Na $ 2CH 3 COONa + H 2 (d) CH 3 COOC 2 H 5 + NaOH " CH 3 COONa + C 2 H 5 OH

9. Which metal have maximum reactivity?

(a) K (b) Na
(c) Au (d) Pt

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10. The process of movement of solvent particles from region of less solute concentration to region of high
solute concentration through semi permeable membrane is known as
(a) Diffusion (b) Osmosis
(c) Transpiration (d) Translocation

11. Light rays are deviated by a prism as shown in the figure.

The deviation angle δ is measured for light rays of different frequency, including blue light and red light.
Which of the following graph is correct?

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12. Solid calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide accompanied by liberation
of heat. This process is called slaking of lime. Calcium hydroxide dissolves in water to form its solution
called lime water. Which among the following is (are) true about slaking of lime and the solution formed?

(i) It is an endothermic reaction.

(ii) It is an exothermic reaction.
(iii) The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven.
(iv) The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

13. In a synapse, chemical signal is transmitted from

(a) Dendritic end of one neuron to axonal end of another neuron.
(b) Axon to cell body the same neuron.
(c) Cell body to axonal end of the same neuron.
(d) Axonal end of one neuron to dendritic end of another neuron.

14. The correct sequence of reproductive stages seen in flowering plants is

(a) Gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling (b) Zygote, gametes, embryo, seedling
(c) Seedling, embryo, zygote, gametes (d) Gametes, embryo, zygote, seedling

15. The maximum resistance which can be made using four resistors each of resistance 1
2 Ω is :
(a) 2 Ω (b) 1 Ω
(c) 2.5 Ω (d) 8 Ω

16. Which of following source gives monochromatic light?

(a) Sodium lamp (b) Mercury lamp
(c) Spark lamp (d) All of the above

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Sample Paper 09
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x NH 3 (g) + y O 2 (g)" z NO (g) + H 2 O (l)
(a) 4, 5, 4 (b) 1, 1, 1
(c) 4, 3, 2 (d) 2, 1, 1

2. pH of different solutions are given in the table below:

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 1 R 1 Q 1 P (b) P 1 R 1 S 1 Q
(c) R 1 S 1 Q 1 P (d) Q 1 S 1 R 1 P

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3.

Examine the above figure and state which of the following option is correct? (one small box in the figure
is equal to 1 cm).
(a) The mirror has a focal length of -3 cm and will produce an image of magnification -1.
(b) The mirror has a focal length of -6 cm and will produce an image of magnification +1.
(c) The mirror has a focal length of -6 cm and will produce an image of magnification -1.
(d) The mirror has a focal length of -3 cm and will produce an image of magnification +1.

4. The given figure represents a single nephron from a mammalian kidney. Identify the labelled parts, match
them with the options (I-IV) and select the correct answer.
(i) The site of Ultrafiltration.
(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

5. The table given below shows the reaction of a few elements with acids and bases to evolve Hydrogen gas.

Element Acid Base

A. # #
B. { {
C. { #
D. { {
Which of these elements form amphoteric oxides?
(a) B and D (b) A and D
(c) C and D (d) A and C

6. A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clear supernatant solution turns the pH
paper yellowish-orange. Which of the following would change the colour of this pH paper to greenish-blue?
(a) Lemon Juice (b) Vinegar
(c) Common salt (d) An antacid

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7. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a 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)

8. Select the correct statement regarding p , q , r and s .

(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.

9. Two pea plants one with round green seeds (RRyy) and another with 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)

10. When object is placed at centre of curvature, image is formed at the centre of curvature, i.e. m =− 1. A
student obtains a blurred image of a distant object on a screen using a convex lens. To obtain a distinct
image on the screen, he should move the lens:
(a) towards the screen.
(b) away from the screen
(c) either towards or away from the screen depending upon the position of the object.
(d) to a position very far away from the screen.


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11. The molecular formulae of three organic compounds are shown below. Choose the correct option.

Organic Compound Molecular Compound

P C3H8
Q C 5 H 10

R C4H6
Identify the incorrect statement about these three hydrocarbons.
(a) P , Q both differ by -CH 2 unit.
(b) ALL have different general formula.
(c) Q is an alkene.
(d) P is an alkane.

12. Which of the following is the correct electronic arrangement of sodium oxide ?

13. Which of the following statements are true about the endocrine glands?
(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 angle of incidence from air to glass at the point O on the hemispherical glass slab is :
(a) 0c (b) 45c
(c) 180c (d) 90c

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15. The image shows a bud developing on a Hydra.

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

16. Different organs of human eye are labelled as A to F .

The Structure of Human Eye

When light rays enter the eye, most of the refraction occurs at the:
(a) part B (b) part D
(c) part E (d) outer surface of part F

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A): The planets twinkle while the stars do not.
Reason (R): The planets are much closer to the earth than the stars.
(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.

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Sample Paper 10
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x N 2 (g) + y H 2 (g) " z NH 3 (g)

(a) 1, 2, 2 (b) 2, 3, 1

(c) 1, 3, 2 (d) 2, 1, 3

2. Identify labels p, q and r and select the correct option.

p q r
(a) Motor neuron Sensory neuron Relay neuron
(b) Sensory neuron Motor neuron Relay neuron
(c) Relay neuron Motor neuron Sensory neuron
(d) Sensory neuron Relay neuron Motor neuron

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3. When lead nitrate crystals are heated as shown in the figure:

(a) a brown gas is evolved and a white residue is left behind

(b) a colourless gas is evolved and a yellow residue is left behind
(c) a brown gas is evolved and a yellow residue is left behind.
(d) a greenish yellow gas is evolved and a brown residue is left behind

4. Which arrangement of 3Ω resistors will give a total resistance of 7Ω ?

5. Identify the correct order of reactivity of metals among the following:

(a) Fe 1 Zn 1 Cu 1 Na 1 Al (b) Cu 1 Fe 1 Zn 1 Al 1 Na
(c) Cu 1 Zn 1 Al 1 Na 1 Fe (d) Zn 1 Cu 1 Fe 1 Al 1 Na

6. An aqueous solution A turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On addition of an aqueous solution B to A,

the pink colour disappears. Which of the following statement is true for solution A and B?
(a) A is strongly acidic and B is a weak acid.
(b) A is strongly basic and B is a weak base.
(c) A has pH less than 7 and B has pH greater than 7.
(d) A has pH greater than 7 and B has pH less than 7.

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7. The image shows the division in Spirogyra.

What can be concluded about the Spirogyra from this division?

(a) It is a unicellular organism that gives rise to two new equal sized individuals.
(b) It is a multicellular organism gives rise to two new equal sized individuals.
(c) It is a multicellular organism that breaks into pieces that grows into new individuals.
(d) It is a unicellular organism that breaks into pieces that grows into new individuals.

8. The factors on which magnetic field strength produced by current carrying solenoid depends are:
(a) number of turns (b) magnitude of current
(c) All of the above (d) nature of core material

9. Three resistances of 2, 3 and 5Ω are connected in parallel to a 10 V battery of negligible internal

resistance. The potential difference across the 3Ω resistance will be:
(a) 3 V (b) 2 V
(c) 10 V (d) 5 V

10. Study the experimental set up shown in given figure and choose the correct option from the following:

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P Q Change observed in calcium hydroxide solution

a. K 2 CO 3 Cl 2 No change
b. KHCO 3 CO 2 No change
c. KHCO 3 H2 Turns milky
d. K 2 CO 3 CO 2 Turns milky

11. Two pink coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink and 1 white flower progeny. The nature
of the cross will be :
(a) Self pollination (b) Double fertilisation
(c) No fertilisation (d) Cross fertilisation

12. Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location (i), (ii) and (iii).
(a) (i)-amylase, (ii)-pepsin, (iii)-trypsin (b) (i)-lipase, (ii)-trypsin, (iii)-pepsin
(c) (i)-permease, (ii)-carboxylase, (iii)-oxidase (d) (i)-trypsin, (ii)-amylase, (iii)-carboxylase

13. Which one of the following conditions is true for the state of stomata of a green leaf shown in the given
diagram?

(a) Gaseous exchange is occurring in large amount

(b) Large amount of water flows into the guard cells
(c) Large amount of sugar collects in the guard cells
(d) Large amount of water flows out from the guard cells

14. A student places some iron filings around a magnet. The iron filings arrange themselves as shown in image:

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The student labelled four different regions around the magnet. Where would the magnetic effect be the
strongest?
(a) Q (b) P
(c) S (d) R

15. Study the following table and choose the correct option.

Salt Parent Acid Parent base Nature of salt

a. Sodium Chloride HCl NaOH Basic
b. Sodium Carbonate H2CO3 NaOH Neutral
c. Sodium Sulphate H 2 SO 4 NaOH Acidic
d. Sodium Acetate CH3COOH NaOH Basic

16. Number of electrons shared between carbon-carbon atoms in ethene is:

(a) 4 (b) 2
(c) 8 (d) 6

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A): Resins and gums are stored in old xylem tissue in plants.
Reason (R): Resins and gums facilitate transport of water molecules.
(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 a 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.

18. Assertion (A): The sex of a child in human beings will be determined by the type of chromosome he/she
inherits from the father.
Reason (R): A child who inherits ‘X’ chromosome from his father would be a girl (XX), while a child who
inherits a ‘Y’ chromosome from the father would be a boy (XY).
(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 a 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.

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Sample Paper 11
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

2 KOH (aq) + 1 H SO 4 (aq) " 1 K 2 SO 4 (aq) + 2 H 2 O (l)
2

(a) 1, 1, 2 (b) 2, 1, 2
(c) 2, 3, 1 (d) 1, 1, 1

2. Which of the following statements about the reaction given below are incorrect?
2PbO (s) + C (s) $ 2Pb (s) + CO 2 (g)
(i) Lead is getting reduced.
(ii) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
(iii) Carbon is getting oxidised.
(iv) Lead oxide is getting reduced.
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iv)

3. Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would be obtained on prolonged reaction of iron with steam?

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(a) FeO (b) Fe 2 O 3

(c) Fe 3 O 4 (d) Fe 2 O 3 and Fe 3 O 4

4. When Ca (NO 3) 2 is heated, it gives CaO, NO 2 (g) and O 2 (g). The correct number of moles of Ca (NO 3) 2 ,
CaO, NO 2 (g) and O 2 (g) are present in the reaction are respectively
(a) 1, 2, 4, 1 (b) 2, 2, 4, 1
(c) 2, 1, 3, 2 (d) 2, 2, 2, 1

5. If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what should be done?

(a) Wash the hand with saline solution.

(b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium hydrogen carbonate.

(c) After washing with plenty of water apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand.

(d) Neutralize the acid with a strong alkali.

6. In humans, the life processes are controlled and regulated by

(a) Reproductive and endocrine systems

(b) Respiratory and nervous systems

(c) Endocrine and digestive systems

(d) Nervous and endocrine systems

7. Which of the following are effects of atmospheric refraction?

(i) Twinkling of stars.
(ii) Tyndall effect.
(iii) Advance sunrise and delayed sunset.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iii) (d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

8. During the process of respiration in plants, the direction of diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide depends
upon

(a) The environmental conditions

(b) The requirements of the plant

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) None of these

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9. If the central portion of a convex lens is wrapped in black paper as shown in the figure.

(a) No image will be formed by the remaining portion of the lens

(b) The full image will be formed but it will be less bright
(c) The central portion of the image will be missing
(d) There will be two images each produced by one of the exposed portions of the lens

10. A trait in an organism is shown in the figure influenced by

(a) Paternal DNA only

(b) Maternal DNA only
(c) Both maternal and paternal DNA
(d) Neither by paternal nor by maternal

11. Reproduction is essential for living organisms in order to

(a) Keep the individual organism alive
(b) Fulfil their energy requirement
(c) Maintain growth
(d) Continue the species generation after generation

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12. Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of base?
(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid
(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
(iii) Lower the pH, stronger the base
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 4

13. A full length of a distant tall building can definitely be seen by using

(a) a concave mirror (b) a convex mirror

(c) a plane mirror (d) both concave as well as plane mirror

14. A light ray is incident perpendicularly to one face of a 90c prism and is totally internally reflected at the
glass-air interface. If the angle of reflection is 45c, we conclude that the refractive index

(a) n > 1 (b) n > 2

2
(c) n < 1 (d) n < 2
2

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15. AgNO 3 (aq) + NaCl (aq) $ AgCl (s) + NaNO 3 (aq)Only two of the following statements accurately
describe what happens in the mouth.
(i) Amylase breaks down large starch molecules into smaller maltose molecules.
(ii) Chewing increases the surface area of food for digestion.
(iii) Saliva emulsifies fats into smaller droplets.
(iv) Teeth breakup large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble molecules.
Which statements are correct?
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)

16. Oils on treating with hydrogen in the presence of palladium or nickel catalyst form fats as shown in the
figure.

This is an example of
(a) Addition reaction (b) Substitution reaction
(c) Displacement reaction (d) Oxidation reaction

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Respiration is not a biochemical process opposite to photosynthesis.

Reason : Energy is released during respiration.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.

18. Assertion : A reducing agent is a substance which can either accept electron.
Reason : A substance which helps in oxidation is known as reducing agent.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

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Sample Paper 12
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x CH 4 (g) + y O 2 (g)" z CO 2 (g) + H 2 O (g)
(a) 2, 1, 1 (b) 1, 2, 1
(c) 1, 1, 2 (d) 1, 2, 2

2. Which of the following are correctly matched in the given table?

1. Dissolution Solute gets dissolved in a solvent.

2. Exothermic Heat in absorbed.
3. Reversible change Reactants can be obtained.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

3. A metal is treated with dilute sulphuric acid. The gas evolved is collected by the method shown in the
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The name of the gas is

(a) Hydrogen (b) Oxygen
(c) Nitrogen (d) Helium

4. An experiment is set up as shown. Flasks 1 and 2 contain lime water. Air is pumped through the flasks.

What is the appearance of lime water in flasks 1 and 2 after a period of ten minutes?

Flask 1 Flask 2

(a) Clear Clear

(b) Clear White/Cloudy

(c) White/Cloudy Clear

(d) White/Cloudy White/Cloudy

5. Which of the following correctly describes the magnetic field near long straight wire ?

(a) The field consists of straight lines perpendicular to the wire.

(b) The field consists of straight lines parallel to the wire.

(c) The field consists of radial lines originating from the wire.

(d) The field consists of concentric circles centered on the wire.

6. An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This compound is also
soluble in water. The element is likely to be
(a) calcium (b) carbon
(c) silicon (d) iron

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7.

A current of 1 A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb shown in the figure. Number of electrons
passing through a cross section of the filament in 16 seconds would be roughly
(a) 1020 (b) 1016
18
(c) 10 (d) 1023

8. Two pink coloured flowers on crossing resulted in 1 red, 2 pink and 1 white flower progeny. The nature
of the cross will be
(a) double fertilisation (b) self pollination
(c) cross fertilisation (d) no fertilisation

9. Which of the following is the structural formula of ethyne ?

(a) H - C / C - H
(b) H 3 - C / C - H

10. From the mouth the food is taken to the stomach through .......... .
(a) Bile duct (b) Pancreas
(c) Diaphragm (d) Oesophagus

11. A circular loop placed in a plane perpendicular to the plane of paper carries a current when the key is
ON. The current as seen from points A and B (in the plane of paper and on the axis of the coil) is anti-
clockwise and clockwise respectively. The magnetic field lines point from B to A. The N -pole of the
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(a) A
(b) B
(c) A if the current is small, and B if the current is large
(d) B if the current is small and A if the current is large.

12. Arrange the following in the increasing order of pH values according to given pH scale.

A. NaOH solution
B. Blood
C. Lemon juice
D. Milk of magnesia
(a) C < B < D < A (b) A < B < C < D
(c) D < C < B < A (d) A < B < D < C

13. Which statement is not true about thyroxin ?

(a) Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin
(b) It regulates carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism in the body
(c) Thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesise thyroxin
(d) Thyroxin is also called thyroid hormone.

14. During adolescence, several changes occur in the human body. Mark one change associated with maturation
in boys
(a) loss of milk teeth (b) increase in height
(c) cracking of voice (d) weight gain

15.

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The colour of the crystals before heating and after heating are respectively:
(a) Pale green, Reddish brown (b) Reddish brown, Pale green
(c) Reddish brown, Reddish brown (d) Pale green, Pale green

16. Identify the circuit (Figure) in which the electrical components have been properly connected.

(a) (i) (b) (ii)

(c) (iii) (d) (iv)

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Sample Paper 13
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x PCl 5 (s) " y PCl 3 (l) + z Cl 2 (g)
(a) 1, 1, 1 (b) 2, 1, 2
(c) 1, 2, 1 (d) 1, 1, 2

2. N 2 + 3H 2 $ 2NH 3
With the reference of above reaction which one of the option in the table is correct?

Reactants Products

(a) N2, H2 NH 3

(b) NH 3 N2, H2

(c) N2 H 2 , NH 3

(d) N 2 NH 3 H2

3. In an attempt to demonstrate electrical conductivity through an electrolyte, the following apparatus

(figure) was set up.

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Which among the following statement (s) is (are) correct?

(i) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic.
(ii) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for conduction.
(iii) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete.
(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution.
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4
(c) Only 2 (d) Only 4

4. At the time of short circuit, the electric current in the circuit :

(a) vary continuously (b) does not change
(c) reduces substantially (d) increases heavily

5. A student require hard water for an experiment in his laboratory which is not available in the neighbouring
area. In the laboratory there are some salts, which when dissolved in distilled water can convert it into
hard water. Select from the following groups of salts, a group, each salt of which when dissolved in distilled
water will make it hard.
(a) Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride (b) Sodium sulphate, Potassium sulphate
(c) Sodium sulphate, Calcium sulphate (d) Calcium sulphate, Calcium chloride

6. Structure present in a cell which is responsible for determination of the sex of a baby is :
(a) Cytoplasm (b) Cell membrane
(c) Nucleus (d) Chromosome

7. The correct structural formula of butanoic acid is

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8. Which one of the following properties is not general exhibited by ionic compounds?
(a) Solubility in water
(b) Electrical conductivity in solid state
(c) High melting and boiling points
(d) Electrical conductivity in molten state

9. A student carries out an experiment and plots the V -I graph of three samples of nichrome wire with
resistances R1, R2 and R3 respectively (Figure). Which of the following is true ?

(a) R1 = R2 = R3
(b) R1 2 R2 2 R3
(c) R3 2 R2 2 R1
(d) R2 2 R3 2 R1

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10. Identify the micro-organism whose nutrition type is shown below :

(a) Food bacteria

(b) Yeast
(c) Fungus
(d) Amoeba

11. In following diagram the parts A, B and C are sequentially

(a) Cotyledon, plumule and radicle

(b) Plumule, radicle and cotyledon
(c) Plumule, cotyledon and radicle
(d) Radicle, cotyledon and plumule

12. If the key in the arrangement taken out (the circuit is made open) and magnetic field lines are drawn over
the horizontal plane ABCD , the lines are

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(a) Concentric circles

(b) Elliptical in shape
(c) Straight lines parallel to each other
(d) Concentric circles near the point O but of elliptical shapes as we go away from it.

13. The following reaction is an example of a

4NH 3 (g) + 5O 2 (g) $ 4NO (g) + 4H 2 O (g)
(i) Displacement reaction (ii) Combination reaction
(iii) Redox reaction (iv) Neutralisation reaction
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 3 and 4

14. Which of the following statement is not correct about the magnetic field?
(a) Magnetic field lines form a continuous closed curve.
(b) Magnetic field line do not interest each other.
(c) Direction of tangent at any point on the magnetic field line curve gives the direction of magnetic
field at that point.
(d) Outside the magnet, magnetic field lines go from South to North pole of the magnet.

15. What is the correct direction of flow of electrical impulses ?

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16. Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for conduction. The diagram shows the
arrangement of cells inside the leaf of a green plant. (No cell contents are shown).

Which of the following cells normally contain chloroplasts?

(a) 2 and 4 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 4

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Corrosion of iron is a serious problem.

Reason : Every year an enormous amount of money is spent to replace damaged iron.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : Dominant allele is an allele whose phenotype expresses even in the presence of another allele
of that gene.
Reason : It is represented by a capital letter, e.g. T.
(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 : All the plants possess autotrophic mode of nutrition.

Reason : Due to the presence of green coloured pigment chlorophyll in them.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

20. Assertion : The magnetic field produced by a current carrying solenoid is independent of its length and
cross-section area.
Reason : The magnetic field inside the solenoid is uniform.
(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.

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Sample Paper 14
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

Heat
x ZnCO 3 (s) y ZnO (s) + z CO 2 (g)
(a) 1, 2, 1 (b) 1, 1, 1
(c) 2, 1, 2 (d) 1, 2, 2

2. Oxygen gas reacts with hydrogen to produce water. The reaction is represented by the equation:
O 2 (g) + H 2 (g) $ H 2 O (I)
The above reaction is an example of
(i) Oxidation of hydrogen (ii) Reduction of oxygen
(iii) Reduction of hydrogen (iv) Redox reaction
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4

3. What happens when copper rod is dipped in iron sulphate solution?

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(a) Copper displaces iron

(b) Blue colour of copper sulphate solution is obtained
(c) No reaction takes place
(d) Reaction is exothermic

4.

Which of the following angles are correctly marked in the above ray diagram?
(a) +i , +A and +D (b) Only +i and +A
(c) +i , +r and +A (d) All of the angles

5. Which of the following property is generally not shown by metals?

(a) Electrical conduction (b) Sonorous in nature
(c) Dullness (d) Ductility

6. A highly reactive element (X ) reacts with oxygen of air even at room temperature to give an oxide (Y ) .
The oxide (Y ) is soluble in water. The aqueous solution of (Y ) does not change the colour of red litmus
solution but reacts with an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide. Here X is-
(a) sodium (b) phosphorus
(c) carbon (d) sulphur

7. Choose the form in which most of the plants absorb nitrogen from the atmosphere?
(a) Proteins (b) Amino acids
(c) Atmospheric nitrogen (d) Nitrates and nitrites

8. The clear sky appears blue as shown in the figure because

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(a) Blue light gets absorbed in the atmosphere

(b) Ultraviolet radiations are absorbed in the atmosphere
(c) Violet and blue lights get scattered more than lights of all other colours by the atmosphere
(d) Light of all other colours is scattered more than the violet and blue colour lights by the atmosphere

9. Which of the following is/are correct for olfactory indicators?

(i) Their colour changes with acid or base.
(ii) Onion, vanilla or clove are examples.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

10. What causes cramps in our muscles during sudden activity?

(a) The pyruvate gets converted into lactic acid to release of energy.
(b) The pyruvate gets converted into carbon dioxide to release of energy.
(c) The pyruvate gets converted into ethanol to release of energy.
(d) The pyruvate gets converted into glucose to release of energy.

11. An incident ray strikes a concave mirror after passing through the focus (F ) as shown in the figure.

Which of the following shows the correct path of reflected rays?

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12. The number of pair(s) of sex chromosomes in the zygote of humans is

(a) One (b) Two
(c) Three (d) Four

13. A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified permanganate
solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears.
Which of the following is the correct explanation for the observation?

(a) KMnO 4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO 4 .

(b) FeSO 4 acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises KMnO 4 .

(c) The colour disappears due to dilution; no reaction is involved.

(d) KMnO 4 is an unstable compound and decomposes in presence of FeSO 4 to a colourless compound.

14. Consider the following statements about refraction of light :

(i) The incident ray, refracted ray and the normal ray lie in the same plane.
(ii) The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of refraction.

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Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

15. The shape of guard cells changes due to change in the

(a) protein composition of cells

(b) temperature of cells
(c) amount of water in cells
(d) position of nucleus in the cells

16. Offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction have greater similarity among themselves because
(i) asexual reproduction involves only one parent
(ii) asexual reproduction does not involve gametes
(iii) asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction
(iv) asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Interventricular septum separates left from right atrium.

Reason : Interventricular septum separates left from right ventricle.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.

18. Assertion : When a battery is short-circuited, the terminal voltage is zero.

Reason : In the situation of a short-circuit, the current is zero
(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.

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Sample Paper 15
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. The diagram shows part of the human gas exchange system.

Here, W, X,Y and Z are?

Bronchus Bronchiole Larynx Trachea

(a) W X Z Y

(b) X Z Y W

(c) Y W X Z

(d) Z Y W X

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2. The reproductive life of a woman lasts from hacreemn to spauoemen

(a) reproductive life a woman lasts from menarche to menopause.
(b) reproductive life a woman lasts from menarche to menopause.
(c) reproductive life a woman lasts from chenmare to pausemeno.
(d) reproductive life a woman lasts from chenmare to usemenopa.

3. CuO + H 2 $ Cu + H 2 O
Which of the following pair is correct regarding to oxidation and reduction?

Oxidation Reduction
(a) CuO H2
(b) H2 CuO
(c) H2O H2
(d) H2 H2O

4. The proper representation of series combination of cells (Figure) obtaining maximum potential is

(a) (i) (b) (ii)

(c) (iii) (d) (iv)

5. The given diagram represents a .......... reaction.

(a) Thermal decomposition (b) Displacement

(c) Double displacement (d) Combination

6. Each gamete carries only one allele. This is proposed in which law ?
(a) law of dominance (b) law of segregation
(c) law of genetics (d) law of assortment

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7. Complete the following chemical reaction with correct option:

Pb (NO 3) 2 + 2KI $ .......... + 2KNO 3
(a) PbI 2 (b) PbNO 3
(c) Pb (NO 3) 2 (d) PbIO 3

8. Which of the following are correct structural isomers of butane ?

(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (i) and (ii)

(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

9. When pH strip is dipped in each bottle, the colour shown by bottle A and B will be respectively:

(a) orange, blue (b) blue, orange

(c) green, blue (d) blue, green

10. Which of the following factors affect the strength of force experience by a current carrying conductor in
a uniform magnetic field?
(a) magnetic field strength (b) magnitude of current in a conductor
(c) length of the conductor within magnetic field (d) All of above.

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11. Which process is shown by the following picture?

(a) Movement of food during photosynthesis in a tree

(b) Movement of water during transpiration in a tree
(c) Movement of minerals during in a tree
(d) Movement of carbon dioxide during in a tree

12. Ionic compound have high melting point due to

(a) Strong force of attraction between oppositely charged ions.
(b) Less force of attraction between oppositely charged ions.
(c) Strong force of attraction between similar charged ions.
(d) None of these

13. Which of the following statements about transmission of nerve impulse is incorrect ?
(a) Nerve impulse travels from dendritic end towards axonal end.
(b) At the dendritic end electrical impulses bring about the release of some chemicals which generate an
electrical impulse at the axonal end of another neuron.
(c) The chemicals released from the axonal end of one neuron cross the synapse and generate a similar
electrical impulse in a dendrite of another neuron.
(d) A neuron transmits electrical impulses not only to another neuron but also to muscle and gland cells.

14. Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon

(a) its length (b) its thickness
(c) its shape (d) nature of the material

15. Which of the following substances will not give carbon dioxide on treatment with dilute acid?
(a) Marble (b) Limestone
(c) Baking soda (d) Lime

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16. In the arrangement shown in Figure, there are two coils wound on a non-conducting cylindrical rod.
Initially the key is not inserted. Then the key is inserted and later removed. Then

(a) the deflection in the galvanometer remains zero throughout

(b) there is a momentary deflection in the galvanometer but it dies out shortly and there is no effect when
the key is removed
(c) there are momentary galvanometer deflections that die out shortly; the deflections are in the same
direction.
(d) there are momentary galvanometer deflection that die out shortly; the deflections are in opposite
directions

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : When iron nail is dipped in copper sulphate solution, the iron nail becomes brownish in colour
and the blue colour of copper solution fade.
Reason : Equation representing this change is
Cu + FeSO 4 $ CuSO 4 + Fe
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : Chromosomes are known as hereditary vehicles.

Reason : The chromosomes are capable of self-reproduction and maintaining morphological and
physiological properties through successive generations.
(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 : Ethanol is obtained during the anaerobic process of respiration.

Reason : This is due to presence of oxygen and it takes place in the mitochondria.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

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Sample Paper 16
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x Mg (s) + y HCl (aq) " z MgCl 2 (aq) + H 2 (g)

(a) 1, 1, 1
(b) 1, 2, 1
(c) 2, 1, 1
(d) 1, 3, 1

2. Which of the following are correctly matched?

1. Common salt Formed by sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid.

2. Brine Aqueous solution of sodium chloride.

3. Chlor-alkali process Formation of sodium chloride

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Barium chloride on reacting with ammonium sulphate forms barium sulphate and ammonium chloride.
Which of the following correctly represents the type of the reaction involved?

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(i) Displacement reaction (ii) Precipitation reaction

(iii) Combination reaction (iv) Double displacement reaction
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 4 (d) 2 and 4

4. Vinegar has a wide range of uses in daily life due to its acidic nature Vinegar is a solution of
(a) 50%-60% acetic acid in alcohol (b) 5%-8% acetic acid in alcohol
(c) 5%-8% acetic acid in water (d) 50%-60% acetic acid in water

5. In a flower, the parts that produce male and female gametes (germ cells) are
(a) Stamen and anther (b) Filament and stigma
(c) Anther and ovary (d) Stamen and style

6. The bluish colour of water in deep sea is due to

(a) The presence of algae and other plants found in water

(b) Reflection of sky in water
(c) Scattering of light
(d) Absorption of light by the sea.

7. Which of the following is not a chemical change?

(a) Burning of a candle. (b) Cooking a food
(c) Sublimation (d) Germination of seeds

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8. What happens if a person has one kidney removed?

(a) They will accumulate excess urea (b) They will die
(c) They will continue as normal (d) They will stop making urine

9. Which of the following ray diagrams is correct for the ray of light incident on a concave mirror as shown
in Figure?

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10. The function of valves present in auricles and ventricles is-

(a) It ensures that the blood flows only in one direction.
(b) Helps in coagulation of blood
(c) Destroy the worn out blood cells
(d) Measure pressure of body fluids

11. The substance that triggers the fall of mature leaves and fruits from plants is due to
(a) Auxins (b) Gibberellin
(c) Abscisic acid (d) Cytokinin

12. An element A is soft and can be cut with a knife. This is very reactive to air and cannot be kept open in
air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identify the element from the following :
(a) Mg (b) Na
(c) P (d) Ca

13. Which of the following are correctly matched in the given table?

1. Plants and animals pH range is 7.0 to 7.8

2. Rain water pH is 7.6

3. Tooth decay pH less than 5.5

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

14.

Which of the following angles are correctly marked in the above diagram?
(a) +A , +r and +D (b) +A and +e
(c) +i , +A and +D (d) +A , +r and +e

15. A thin layer of water is transparent but a very thick layer of water is:
(a) translucent (b) opaque
(c) most transparent (d) none of these

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16. Grasshopper in grassland is a

(a) Producer (b) Herbivore

(c) Carnivore (d) None of the above

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Fe 2 O 3 + 2Al $ Al 2 O 3 + 2Fe

The above chemical equation is an example of displacement reaction.
Reason : Aluminium being more reactive than iron, displaces Fe from its oxide.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : Nerve impulse is a one way conduction.

Reason : Nerve impulse is transmitted from dendrite to axon terminals.
(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 : The main organ of human excretory system is kidney.

Reason : Kidneys perform the function of adding water and nitrogenous wastes from the body.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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Sample Paper 17
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x Fe (s) + y O 2 (g) " z Fe 2 O 3 (s)
(a) 2, 3, 1 (b) 4, 3, 2
(c) 2, 2, 3 (d) 3, 1, 1

2. Which of the following pair is incorrect in the given table?

Reaction Reaction Name

(a) CH 4 + 2O 2 " CO 2 + 2H 2 O Combustion reaction and oxidation reaction
(b) Pb (NO 3) 2 + 2KI " PbI 2 + 2KNO 3 Double displacement and precipitation reaction
(c) CaO + H 2 O " Ca (OH) 2 Combination reaction
(d) CuSO 4 + Zn " ZnSO 4 + Cu Combination reaction

3. What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings as shown in the figure?

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(a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.

(b) Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced.
(c) No reaction takes place.
(d) Iron salt and water are produced.

4. The growth of tendril in pea plants is due to

(a) Effect of light
(b) Effect of gravity
(c) Rapid cell divisions in tendrillar cells that are away from the support
(d) Rapid cell divisions in tendrillar cells in contact with the support

5. The given diagram is the structure of a/an-

(a) Alimentary canal (b) Respiratory tract

(c) Nephron (d) Small intestine

6. Which of the following is not a straight chain hydrocarbon ?

(a) H 3 C - CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 2 (b) H 3 C - CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 3
|
CH 3

7. Which of the following metal displace hydrogen from dilute acid?

(a) Zinc (b) Magnesium
(c) Copper (d) Sodium

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8.

Choose the incorrect statement from the following regarding magnetic lines of field
(a) The direction of magnetic field at a point is taken to be the direction in which the north pole of a
magnetic compass needle points.
(b) Magnetic field lines are closed curves.
(c) If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they represent zero field strength.
(d) Relative strength of magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of the field lines.

9. Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) All metal carbonates react with acid to give a salt, water and carbon dioxide.
(b) All metal oxides react with water to give salt and acid.
(c) Some metals react with acids to give salt and hydrogen.
(d) Some non-metal oxides react with water to form acid.

10. Human males all the chromosomes are paired perfectly except one. This/these unpaired chromosomes is/
are
(i) large chromosomes (ii) small chromosomes
(iii) Y-chromosome (iv) X-chromosome
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (iii) only
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)

11. In spirogyra, asexual reproduction takes place by

(a) breaking up of filaments into smaller bits (b) division of a cell into two cells
(c) division of a cell into many cells (d) formation of young cells from older cells

12. In the following circuits (Figure), heat produced in the resistor or combination of resistors connected to
a 12 V battery will be

(a) same in all the cases (b) minimum in case (i)

(c) maximum in case (ii) (d) maximum in case (iii)

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13. For the start of respiration, a living cell requires?

(a) Glucose (b) Glucose + O2
(c) O2 (d) Glucose + ATP

14. 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. An electric kettle consumes 1 kW of electric power when operated at 220 V. A fuse wire of what rating
must be used for it?
(a) 1 A (b) 2 A
(c) 4 A (d) 5 A

16. The schematic diagram is given below :

Which of the following is an incorrect statement?

(a) A and E are chemically same. (b) A and D are chemically same.
(c) D and E are chemically same. (d) C and E are chemically same.

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Sample Paper 18
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘p’, ‘q’, and ‘r’ in the following balanced reaction:

p Zn (s) + q HCl (aq) " r ZnCl 2 (aq) + H 2 (g)
(a) 1, 1, 1
(b) 1, 2, 1
(c) 2, 1, 1
(d) 1, 3, 1

2. Match the chemical substances given in column (A) with their appropriate application given in column
(B)

Column (A) Column (B)

A. Bleaching powder (i) Preparation of glass

B. Baking soda (ii) Production of H 2 and Cl 2

C. Washing soda (iii) Decolorization

D. Sodium chloride (iv) Antacid

(a) A- (ii), B- (i), C- (iv), D- (iii)

(b) A- (iii), B- (ii), C- (iv), D- (i)
(c) A- (iii), B- (iv), C- (i), D- (ii)
(d) A- (ii), B- (iv), C- (i), D- (iii)

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3. In the following practical set which of the following gas is emitted?

(a) Hydrogen (b) Carbon monoxide

(c) Carbon dioxide (d) Nitrogen

4. Length of pollen tube depends on the distance between

(a) pollen grain and upper surface of stigma

(b) pollen grain on upper surface of stigma and ovule
(c) pollen grain in anther and upper surface of stigma
(d) upper surface of stigma and lower part of style

5. Metal reacts with water and produce a metal oxide and hydrogen gas. Metal oxides that are soluble in
water dissolve in it to further form metal hydroxide. But all metals do not react with water. Which of the
following statement is correct regarding to physical changes?
(a) In physical change, new substance is formed.
(b) In physical change, no new substance is formed.
(c) In physical change, chemical composition of substance is changed.
(d) None of these

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6. To protect tooth decay we are advised to brush our teeth regularly. The nature of the toothpaste commonly
used is
(a) Acidic (b) Neutral
(c) Basic (d) Corrosive

7. AB is a current carrying conductor in the plane of the paper as shown in figure. 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)

(a) Inwards, Outwards (b) Outwards, Inwards

(c) Inwards, Inwards, (d) Outwards, Outwards

8. In which part of the human heart is the tricuspid valve specifically located,
(a) Right atrium and right ventricle (b) Left atria and left ventricle
(c) Wall of atrium (d) Wall of ventricle

9. Massive amounts of gaseous exchange takes place in the leaves through stomata for the purpose of
(a) Photosynthesis (b) Carrying carbon dioxide
(c) Reduction of carbon dioxide (d) Generation of carbohydrates

10. Ethanol reacts with sodium and forms two products. These are

(a) Sodium ethanoate and hydrogen (b) Sodium ethanoate and oxygen
(c) Sodium ethoxide and hydrogen (d) Sodium ethoxide and oxygen

11. The current flowing through a resistor connected in an electrical circuit and the potential difference
developed across its ends are shown in the given ammeter and voltmeter. The voltage and the current
across the given resistor are respectively:

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(a) 2.1 V, 0.3 A (b) 3.1 V, 1.3 A

(c) 1.1 V, 0.6 A (d) 0.1 V, 0.2 A

12. Which of the following statements are true about the brain ?
(i) The main thinking part of brain is hind brain.
(ii) Centres of hearing, smell, memory, sight etc. are located in fore brain.
(iii) Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, blood pressure are controlled by the medulla in the
hind brain.
(iv) Cerebellum does not control posture and balance of the body
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)

13. The pattern of the magnetic field produced by the straight current carrying conducting wire is
(a) in the direction opposite to the current (b) in the direction parallel to the wire
(c) circular around the wire (d) in the same direction of current

14. Magnetic field line around a current carrying straight conductor is represented by concentric circles.
Which of the following are combination reaction?
Heat
(i) 2KClO 3 2KCl + 3O 2 (ii) MgO + H 2 O $ Mg (OH) 2
(iii) 4Al + 3O 2 $ 2Al 2 O 3 (iv) Zn + FeSO 4 $ ZnSO 4 + Fe
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 4 (d) 2 and 3

15. Which blood vessels have high blood pressure and what they have to withstand this high pressure?

(a) Both arteries and veins have same pressure of blood and they are thick walled vessels.
(b) Arteries have high blood pressure and they have elastic and thick walls to withstand this high
pressure.

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(c) Veins have high blood pressure and they have to valves to withstand this high pressure.
(d) None of the above.

16. In the given circuit, PQR and PSR are semicircles. What will be the magnetic field at the center A of
the circular loop ?

(a) Zero (b) 2πrµ 0

(c) 1 (d) µ 0 B
2πr

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Failure of the kidneys leads to death of the person and there is no way he can survive.
Reason : Transplant of kidneys in humans is not possible.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

18. Assertion : During digestion, carbohydrates are broken down to form glucose.
Reason : Glucose is necessary for breathing.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

19. Assertion : In humans, males play an important role in determining the sex of the child.
Reason : Males have two X chromosomes.
(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.

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Sample Paper 19
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. In the given reaction, potassium chlorate(KClO3) decomposes to form potassium chloride(KCl) and
oxygen(O2). Also as shown in the equation, heat is supplied for the reaction to take place. Therefore, it
is a decomposition reaction which is also endothermic in nature. The following reaction is used for the
preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory:
Heat
2KClO 3 (s) Catalyst
2KCl (s) + 3O 2 (g)
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct about the reaction?
(a) It is a combination reaction.
(b) It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.
(c) It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature.
(d) It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by release of heat.

2. In photosynthesis, which substances are used up, which are produced and which are necessary, but remain
unchanged after the reaction?

S. No. Used up Produced Remain Unchanged

(a) Carbon dioxide Water Oxygen

(b) Chlorophyll Carbon dioxide Water

(c) Oxygen Starch Cellulose

(d) Water Oxygen Chlorophyll

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3. In an attempt to demonstrate electrical conductivity through an electrolyte, the following apparatus

(Figure) was set up.

Which among the following statement(s) is (are) correct?

(i) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic.
(ii) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for conduction.
(iii) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete.
(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution.
(a) (ii) and (iv) (b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (iv) only (d) (ii) only

4. Calculate the current flowing through the 10Ω resistor in the following circuit.

(a) 0.6 A (b) 1.2 A

(c) 2.0 A (d) 0.2 A

5. Three hydrocarbons X, Y and Z are shown below:

X : CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3;
Y : CH 3 - C / C - CH 2 CH 3 ;
Z : CH 3 CH 2 − CH = CH − CH 3
Identify the incorrect statements about these three hydrocarbons.
I. X and Y both differ by a — CH2 unit.
II. X and Z have the same boiling point.

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III. All have different general formulae.

IV. Y and Z have different molecular masses.
(a) II and III (b) I and II
(c) All the statements are incorrect. (d) I and IV

6. Which of the following phenomena occur, when a small amount of acid is added to water?
(i) Ionisation (ii) Neutralisation
(iii) Dilution (iv) Salt formation
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)

7. Two individuals are as shown using geometric shapes.

Their sex chromosomes are respectively denoted by Xf Xm and Xf Y. What are the possible combinations
of sex chromosomes for their male and female offspring respectively?
(a) XmY and XmXm (b) XfXm and XmXm
(c) X Y and X X
m m f
(d) XfY and XmY

8. The directional movement in plants as shown in figure is due to which plant hormone?

(a) Abscisic acid (b) Cytokinins

(c) Auxin (d) Ethylene

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9. The image shows the model of a family of dogs.

It can be observed that the offspring is similar to the parent but not identical. What is the likely reason
for this?
(a) Fast multiplication of body cells
(b) Variation in the genetic material
(c) Effect of environment on the offspring
(d) Asexual mode of reproduction

10. Which among the following statements is incorrect

for magnesium metal?
(a) It reacts with cold water to form magnesium oxide and evolves hydrogen gas
(b) It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame
(c) It reacts with steam to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas.
(d) It reacts with hot water to form magnesium hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas

11. When a 4V battery is connected across an unknown resistor R there is a current of 100 mA in the circuit
as shown in the figure. The value of the resistance of the resistor is:

(a) 40 Ω (b) 4 Ω
(c) 0.4 Ω (d)400 Ω

12. The most suitable material for making the core of an electromagnet is:
(a) iron (b) steel
(c) aluminium (d) soft iron

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13. Structural formula of benzene is :

14. The image shows the Fleming’s left-hand rule.

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Which option explains the rule to understand the working of motor?

(a) When a conductor is moved inside a magnetic field, current is produced in the conductor.
(b) When a current carrying conductor is moved with a force, it creates the magnetic field.
(c) When a current carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field, it experiences a force by magnetic
field.
(d) When magnetic field is moved relative to the conductor, current is produced in the conductor.

15. A student added 10 g of calcium carbonate in a rigid container, secured it tightly and started to heat it.
After some time, an increase in pressure was observed, the pressure reading was then noted at intervals
of 5min and plotted against time, in a graph as shown below. During which time interval did maximum
decomposition took place?

(a) 10-15 min (b) 15-20 min

(c) 0-5 min (d) 5-10 min

16. The diagram given below shows the human excretory system. Identify the function of part labelled as X:

(a) To produce urea

(b) To excrete urea
(c) To store urine
(d) To produce urine

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Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A): Amount and timing of hormones released are regulated by feedback mechanisms.
Reason (R): Hypersecretion or hyposecretion of any hormone has a harmful effect on our body.

(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.

18. Assertion (A): Domestic circuits are connected in parallel.

Reason (R): Parallel circuits have same current in every part of the circuit.
(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): Herbivores have longer small intestine than carnivores.
Reason (R): Carnivores can digest cellulose due to the presence of enzyme, cellulase.

(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): Clove oil is an olfactory indicator. Reason (R): Smell of clove can be characterised in acidic
medium, but it cannot be recognised in basic medium.

(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.

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Sample Paper 20
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

x Cu (s) + y H 2 SO 4 (aq) " z CuSO 4 (aq) + SO 2 (g) + H 2 O (l)
(a) 1, 2, 1 (b) 2, 2, 1
(c) 1, 1, 2 (d) 1, 4, 1

2. 1 mole of copper reacts with 4 moles of sulfuric acid to form 1 mole of copper sulfate, 2 moles of sulfur
dioxide, and 2 moles of water. The diagram shows a vertical section through the heart.

What are the functions of the numbered blood vessels?

S. No. Carries blood to Carries blood to Carries blood from Carries blood from
body lungs lungs body
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 3 1 4 2

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3. In the reaction of iron with copper sulphate solution:

CuSO 4 + Fe $ Cu + FeSO 4
Which option in the given table correctly represents the substance oxidised and the reducing agent?

Option Substance oxidised Reducing agent

(a) Fe Fe

(b) Fe FeSO4

(c) Cu Fe

(d) CuSO4 Fe

4. The temperature of a conductor is increased. The graph best showing the variation of its resistance is:

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5. A plant is kept in the dark for two days. A leaf is used in an experiment to investigate the effect of two
factors on photosynthesis as shown in the diagram.

What are the colours of Q and R, when the leaf is tested for starch, using iodine solution?

S. No. Q R

(a) Blue/black Brown

(b) Brown Brown

(c) Blue/black Blue/black

(d) Brown Blue/black

6. Study the given figure depicting locations of several endocrine glands in a human female identify the
labelled glands and select the option with any four correct labels.

(a) p-Pituitary, t-Thyroid, u-Adrenal, w-Ovary

(b) u-pancreas, w-Ovary, p-Hypothalamus, q-Pineal
(c) q-Pituitary, t-adrenal, p-Hypothalamus, v-Pancreas
(d) s-Parathyroid, q-Pineal, v-Ovary, u-Thyroid

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7. The image shows the process of vegetative propagation in a plant.

The shoot of the parent plant is pushed below the soil that results in growth of a new plant. What is the
advantage of this process?
(a) This helps grow plants without adding extra manure
(b) This result in plant of different flowers
(c) This allows growth of plants with new genetic composition
(d) This eliminates the need of producing plant using seeds

8. A diagram is given below:

The statement which defines the diagram and its parts is:
(a) This is an ideal setting of micelle formation with A = hydrophobic end. B = hydrophilic end and C
= oil droplet.
(b) This is an ideal setting of micelle formation with A = Hydrophilic end, B = oil droplet and C =
Hydrophobic end.
(c) This is an ideal setting of micelle formation with A = oil droplet, B = hydrophobic end and C =
hydrophilic end.
(d) This is an ideal setting of micelle formation with A = oil droplet, B = hydrophilic end and C =
hydrophobic end.

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9. Which of the given options correctly represents the parent acid and base of calcium carbonate?

Option Parent acid Parent base

(a) HCl NaOH

(b) H2CO3 Ca(OH)2

(c) H3PO3 CaSO4

(d) H2SO4 CaSO4

10. During the preparation of hydrogen chloride gas on a humid day, the gas is usually passed through the
guard tube containing calcium chloride. The role of calcium chloride taken in the guard tube is to:
(a) Moisten the gas
(b) Absorb the evolved gas
(c) Absorb Cl- ion from the evolved gas
(d) Absorb moisture from the gas

11. A solenoid’s magnetic field will not increase when:

(a) a soft iron core is inserted inside the solenoid
(b) The magnitude of current will increase
(c) The conductor is kept closed
(d) a soft aluminium core is inserted inside the solenoid

12. A student learns that magnetic field strength around a bar magnet is different at every point. Which
diagram shows the correct magnetic field lines around a bar magnet?

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13. The diagram shows the reaction between metal and dil. hydrochloric acid.

What is the reason for different behaviour of Mg in test tube B?

(a) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce H2 gas which helps in floating
(b) Mg is lighter element than dil. HCl
(c) Mg reacts with dil. HCl to produce CO2 gas which helps in floating
(d) Mg reacts with di. HCl to produce N2 gas which helps in floating

14. The resistance of a wire of length 300 m and cross-sectional area 1.0 mm2, made of material of resistivity
1.0 # 10−7 Ωm is:
(a) 3 Ω
(b) 2 Ω
(c) 30 Ω
(d) 20 Ω

15. Refer to the given figure showing a cross between a tall and a short variety of a plant species.

What could be genotype of X, Y and Z in the given figure?

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X Y Z

(a) TT tt Tt

(b) Tt Tt Tt

(c) Tt Tt TT

(d) TT tt TT

16. The graph given below depicts a neutralisation reaction (acid + alkali $ salt + water). The pH of a
solution changes as we add excess of acid to an alkali.

Volume of acid added

Which letter denotes the area of the graph where both acid and salt are present?
(a) B (b) A
(c) D (d) C

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A): Cerebellum controls the coordination of body movement and posture.
Reason (R): Medulla oblongata controls and regulates the centre for coughing, sneezing and vomiting.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason 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.

18. Assertion (A): At high temperatures, metal wires have a greater chance of short circuiting.
Reason (R): Both resistance and resistivity of a material vary with temperature.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason 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.

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Sample Paper 21
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’, and ‘z’ in the following balanced reaction:

z Na 2 CO 3 (s) + y HCl (aq) " z NaCl (aq) + CO 2 (g) + H 2 O (l)

(a) 1, 2, 2 (b) 2, 1, 2
(c) 1, 1, 2 (d) 1, 2, 1

2.

Commercial electric motors do not use

(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

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3. Which of the following is/are correct for diluting acid?

(i) Adding acid to water by stirring.

(ii) Adding water to acid by stirring.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. 2 mL each of concentrated HCl, HNO 3 and a mixture of concentrated HCl and concentrated HNO 3 in the
ratio of 3 : 1 were taken in test tubes labelled as A, B and C . A small piece of metal was put in each test
tube. No change occurred in test tubes A and B but the metal got dissolved in test tube C respectively.
The metal could be
(a) Al (b) Au
(c) Cu (d) Pt

5. Which of the following are exothermic processes?

(i) Reaction of water with quick lime.
(ii) Dilution of an acid.
(iii) Evaporation of water.
(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals).
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4 (d) 3 and 4

6. Which of the following are present in a dilute aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid?
(a) H 3 O+ + Cl− (b) H 3 O+ + OH−
− −
(c) Cl + OH (d) Unionised HCl

7. Which of the following statements are true for flowers?

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(i) Flowers are always bisexual

(ii) They are the sexual reproductive organs
(iii) They are produced in all groups of plants
(iv) After fertilisation they give rise to fruits
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iv)

8. Which among the following are unsaturated hydrocarbons ?

(i) H 3 C - CH 2 - CH 2 - CH 3
(ii) H 3 C - C / C - CH 3
(iii) H 3 C - CH - CH 3
|
CH 3
(iv) H 3 C − C = CH 2
|
CH 3

(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

9. A solution of substance X is used for white washing. Here X is:

(a) CaO (b) CaO 2
(c) NaCl (d) KCl

10.

A cylindrical conductor of length l and uniform area of cross-section A has resistance R . Another conductor
of length 21 and resistance R of the same material has area of cross section
(a) A/2 (b) 3A/2
(c) 2 A (d) 3 A

11. From the list given below, select the character which can be acquired but not inherited
(a) Colour of eye (b) Colour of skin
(c) Size of body (d) Nature of hair


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12.

Two resistors are shown in the above figure when it connected to a battery will have
(a) Same current flowing through them when connected in parallel
(b) Same current flowing through them when connected in series
(c) Same potential difference across them when connected in series
(d) Different potential difference across them when connected in parallel

13. For a current in a long straight solenoid N and S -poles are created at the two ends. Among the following
statements, the incorrect statement is
(a) The field lines inside the solenoid are in the form of straight lines which indicates that the magnetic
field is the same at all points inside the solenoid.
(b) The strong magnetic field produced inside the solenoid can be used to magnetise a piece of magnetic
material like soft iron, when placed inside the coil.
(c) The pattern of the magnetic field associated with the solenoid is different from the pattern of the
magnetic field around a bar magnet.
(d) The N and S -poles exchange position when the direction of current through the solenoid is reversed.

14. The respiratory route of air in the respiratory tract of human is :

(a) Nostrils " pharynx " larynx " trachea " alveoli.
(b) Alveoli " pharynx " larynx " trachea " nostrils.
(c) Alveoli " larynx " trachea " pharynx " nostrils.
(d) Nostrils " trachea " pharynx " larynx " alveoli.

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15. Since the environment is not under the control of the individual organism, the outside source of energy
is quite:
(a) Varied (b) Same
(c) Differ from case to case (d) Under the control of organism

16. Which of the following statements is correct about receptors ?

(a) Gustatory receptors detect taste while olfactory receptors detect smell.
(b) Both gustatory and olfactory receptors detect smell.
(c) Auditory receptors detect smell and olfactory receptors detect taste.
(d) Olfactory receptors detect taste and gustatory receptors detect smell.

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : A chemical equation should be balanced.

Reason : Number of atoms of each element should be same on reactants as well as products side.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : DNA finger printing is a method in which polymerase chain reaction followed by DNA probe
is used.
Reason : A DNA finger print is inherited and therefore, resembles that of parents.
(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 : Carbon monoxide is injurious to the health of the individual.

Reason : Carbon monoxide has very strong affinity for the blood.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

20. Assertion : The magnetic field is stronger at a point which is nearer to the conductor and goes on
decreasing on moving away from the conductor.
Reason : The magnetic field B produced by a straight current carrying wire is inversely proportional to
the distance from the wire.
(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).

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Sample Paper 22
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. An element Y reacts with HCl as shown in the reaction below.

Y + 2HCl $ ZnCl 2 + H 2
In the above reaction, Y is:
(a) Aluminium (b) Copper
(c) Sodium (d) Zinc

2. Which one of the following pair is correct?

Reaction Reaction Type

(a) 2KNO 3 (s) " 2KNO 2 (s) + O 2 (g) Displacement reaction

(b) Zn (s) + 2AgNO 3 (aq) " Zn (NO 3) 2 + 2Ag (s) Combination reaction

(c) Ni (NO 3) 2 (aq) + 2NaOH " Ni (OH) 2 . Double displacement reaction and precipitation
+ 2NaNO 3 (aq) reaction

(d) N 2 (g) + 3H 2 (g) " 2NH 3 (g) Decomposition reaction

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3. 2 moles of potassium chlorate decompose to form 2 moles of potassium chloride and 3 moles of oxygen
gas. In the given activity, the lime water of which test tube will get milky faster?

(a) Test tube (a)

(b) Test tube (b)
(c) Both test tube will take same time
(d) Can’t say

4. Which of the following are used as an antacid to reduce acidity in stomach?

(a) Sodium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide
(b) Magnesium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide
(c) Sodium bicarbonate and calcium hydroxide
(d) Sodium bicarbonate and magnesium hydroxide

5. A wire made from copper conducts electricity efficiently. The resistivity of the copper wire does not
change, if
(a) The material is changed
(b) The temperature is changed
(c) The shape of the resistor is changed
(d) Both material and temperature are changed

6. The most important safety method used for protecting home appliances from short circuiting or overloading
is
(a) Earthing
(b) Use of fuse
(c) Use of stabilizers
(d) Use of electric meter.

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7. A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper pointing from left to right as shown in Figure. In the
field an electron and a proton move as shown. The electron and the proton experience.

(a) Forces both pointing into the plane of paper

(b) Forces both pointing out of the plane of paper
(c) Forces pointing into the plane of paper and out of the plane of paper, respectively.
(d) Force pointing opposite and along the direction of the uniform magnetic field respectively.

8. An element X has electronic configuration 2, 8, 1 and another element Y has electronic configuration 2,
8, 7. They form a compound Z . The property that is not exhibited by Z is
(a) It has high melting point.
(b) It is a good conductor of electricity in its pure solid state.
(c) It breaks into pieces when beaten with hammer.
(d) It is soluble in water

9. Equal volumes of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions of same concentration are mixed and
the pH of the resulting solution is checked with a pH paper. What would be the colour obtained?

(a) Red (b) Yellow

(c) Yellowish green (d) Blue

10. Exchange of genetic material takes place in

(a) vegetative reproduction
(b) asexual reproduction
(c) sexual reproduction
(d) budding

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11. When a person eats some egg white, proteins and water enter the stomach. Which substances are found
leaving the stomach and leaving the small intestine?

Leaving the Stomach Leaving the Small Intestine

(a) Protein, amino acids and water Water

(b) Amino acids and water Amino acids and water

(c) Fatty acids, glycerol and water Fatty acids, glycerol and water

(d) Protein and water Fatty acids and glycerol

12. A cell, a resistor, a key and ammeter are arranged as shown in the circuit diagrams of Figure. The current
recorded in the ammeter will be

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(a) Maximum in (i) (b) Maximum in (ii)

(c) Maximum in (iii) (d) The same in all the cases

13. Which of the following is correct for a physical change?

(i) Only physical properties change.
(ii) Large amount of heat is absorbed or evolved.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2

14. When a person is suffering from severe cold, he or she cannot

(a) Differentiate the taste of an apple from that of an ice cream.
(b) Differentiate the smell of a perfume from that of an agarbatti.
(c) Differentiate red light from green light
(d) Differentiate a hot object from a cold object.

15. Structural formula of benzene is

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16. Which among the following statements are true for sexual reproduction in flowering plants?
(i) It requires two types of gametes
(ii) Fertilisation is a compulsory event
(iii) It always results in formation of zygote
(iv) Offsprings formed are clones
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iii) (d) (i), (iii) and (iv)

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : When water is added to calcium oxide, a large amount of heat is produced.
Reason : It is an endothermic reaction.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : A solenoid tends to expand, when a current passes through it.
Reason : Two straight parallel metallic wires carrying current in same direction attract each other.
(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 : During the night the effect of root pressure in transport of water is more important.
Reason : Stomata is open during day, transpiration takes place which help in transport of water.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

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Sample Paper 23
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Which of the following is/are correct for a balanced chemical equation?

(i) It is based on law of conservation of mass.

(ii) The physical states makes the chemical reaction less informative.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. In which of the following diagrams is the path of a ray of light passing through a glass prism shown
correctly?

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(a) I (b) II
(c) III (d) IV

3. Common salt besides being used in kitchen can also be used as the raw material for making
(i) washing soda (ii) bleaching powder
(iii) baking soda (iv) slaked lime
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 3 and 4

4. An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue.

Excess addition of which of the following solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid

5. The path of a ray of light coming from air passing through a rectangular glass slab traced by four students
are shown in figure. Which one of them is correct?

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6. Which is the correct sequence of the components of a reflex arc ?

(a) Receptors " Muscles " Sensory neuron " Motor neuron " Spinal cord

(b) Receptors " Motor neuron " Spinal cord " Sensory neuron " Muscle

(c) Receptors " Spinal cord " Sensory neuron " Motor neuron " Muscle

(d) Receptors " Sensory neuron " Spinal cord " Motor neuron " Muscle.

7. The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be virtual, erect and larger than the object. Where
should be the position of the object?

(a) Between the principal focus and the centre of curvature

(b) At the centre of curvature

(c) Beyond the centre of curvature

(d) Between the pole of the mirror and its principal focus.

8. Which of the following statements are usually correct for carbon compounds? These

(i) are good conductors of electricity

(ii) are poor conductors of electricity

(iii) have strong forces of attraction between their molecules

(iv) do not have strong forces of attraction between their molecules.

(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)

9. Choose the forms in which most plants absorb nitrogen:

(i) Atmospheric nitrogen
(ii) Proteins
(iii) Nitrates and nitrites
(iv) Urea
Choose the correct option.
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3

10. Which reaction is used in photography?

Heat
(a) CaO + H 2 O $ Ca (OH) 2 + Heat (b) 2FeSO 4 Fe 2 O 3 + SO 2 + SO 3
sunlight
(c) 2Cu + O 2 $ 2CuO (d) 2AgBr 2Ag + Br

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11. During the process of photosynthesis, absorption of light energy is done by

(a) Leaf (b) Midrib

(c) Vein (d) Chlorophyll

12. The correct sequence of organs in the male reproductive system for transport of sperms is
(a) Testis " vas deferens " urethra
(b) Testis " ureter " urethra
(c) Testis " urethra " ureter
(d) Testis " vas deferens " ureter

13. Which one of the following metals do not react with cold as well as hot water?
(a) Na (b) Ca
(c) Mg (d) Fe

14. Which among the following statements are true for unisexual flowers?
(i) They possess both stamen and pistil
(ii) They possess either stamen or pistil
(iii) They exhibit cross pollination
(iv) Unisexually flowers possessing only stamens cannot produce fruits
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)

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15.

The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory
Heat
2KClO 3 (s) Catalyst
2KCl (s) + 3O 2 (g)
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct about the reaction?

(a) It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.

(b) It is a combination reaction.

(c) It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by release of heat.

(d) It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature.

16. Angle of deviation is depends on:

(a) Angle of prism

(b) Nature of material of prism

(c) Angle of incidence on the prism

(d) All of the above

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Corrosion of iron is commonly known as rusting.

Reason : Corrosion of iron occurs in presence of water and air.

(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.

(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

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Sample Paper 24
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Carbon exists in the atmosphere in the form of

(a) Carbon monoxide only
(b) Carbon monoxide in traces and carbon dioxide
(c) Carbon dioxide only
(d) Coal

2. Match Column I with Column II and select the correct option using the given codes :

Column I Column II

A. A metal that is highly reactive with water (i) Cu

B. A metal used in electrical wiring (ii) Na

C. A metal that forms a protective oxide layer (iii) Fe

D. A metal that can rust when exposed to air (iv) Al

(a) A – (ii), B – (i), C – (iii), D – (iv)

(b) A – (ii), B – (i), C – (iv), D – (iii)
(c) A – (iii), B – (ii), C – (i), D – (iv)
(d) A – (i), B – (iv), C – (iii), D – (ii)

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3. Sodium hydrogen carbonate when added to acetic acid evolves a gas. Which of the following statements
are true about the gas evolved?

(i) It turns lime water milky.

(ii) It extinguishes a burnings splinter.
(iii) it dissolves in a solution of sodium hydroxide.
(iv) It has a pungent odour.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4

4. In given figure, a light ray AB is incident normally on one face PQ of an equilateral glass prism.
The angles at faces PR is:

(a) 60c (b) 30c

(c) 45c (d) 90c

5. Which one of the following involve a chemical reaction?

(a) Heating magnesium wire in the presence of air at high temperature
(b) Evaporation of water
(c) Storing on nitrogen gas under pressure
(d) Keeping petrol in a China dish in open

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6.

If copper is kept open in air, it slowly loses its shining brown surface and gains a green coating as shown
in the figure. It is due to the formation of
(a) CuSO 4 (b) CuCO 3
(c) Cu (NO 3)2 (d) CuO

7. Calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel. Its nature is

(a) Basic (b) Acidic
(c) Neutral (d) Amphoteric

8. Two thin lenses of power + 3.5 D and - 2.5 D are placed in contact. The power of the lens combination is-
(a) + 1 D (b) + 1.5 D
(c) + 2.5 D (d) + 2 D

9. A ray of light is refracted as per the following diagram. Which of the following medium is optically denser?

(a) Medium A (b) Medium B

(c) Cannot be identify (d) Both medium are denser

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10. Which of the following is the correct route for blood flow in a human?
(a) Right atrium " Right ventricle " Lungs " Left atrium " Left ventricle
(b) Right atrium " Right ventricle " Left ventricle " Left atrium " Lungs
(c) Left atrium " Left ventricle " Right ventricle " Right atrium " Lungs
(d) Left atrium " Left ventricle " Lungs " Right ventricle " Right atrium

11. A shiny brown coloured element X on heating in air becomes black in colour as shown in the figure

Here X is:
(a) Copper (b) Silver
(c) Aluminium (d) Mercury

12. Just as CO 2 is removed from the blood in the lungs, nitrogenous waste such as urea or uric acid are
removed from blood in the -
(a) Kidney (b) Urinary bladder
(c) Urethra (d) Ureters

13. Which of the following phenomena of light are involved in the formation of a rainbow?
(a) Reflection, refraction and dispersion.
(b) Reflection, dispersion and total internal reflection.
(c) Refraction, dispersion and internal reflection.
(d) Dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection.

14. A zygote which has an X-chromosome inherited from the father will develop into a
(a) boy
(b) girl
(c) X-chromosome does not determine the sex of a child
(d) either boy or girl

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15. Dramatic changes of body features associated with puberty are mainly because of secretion of
(a) Estrogen from testes and testosterone from ovary
(b) Estrogen from adrenal gland and testosterone from pituitary gland
(c) Testosterone from testes and estrogen from ovary
(d) Testosterone from thyroid gland and estrogen from pituitary gland

16. Offspring formed as a result of sexual reproduction exhibits more variations because
(a) Sexual reproduction is a lengthy process
(b) Genetic material comes from two parents of the same species
(c) Genetic material comes from two parents of different species
(d) Genetic material comes from many parents

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : The connecting wires are made of copper.

Reason : The electrical conductivity of copper is high.
(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.

18. Copper conducts the current without offering much resistance due to high electrical conductivity. Assertion
: Decomposition reactions are similar to combination reactions.
Reason : Both reactions need a catalyst to occur.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

19. Assertion : Reflex actions are automatic and rapid responses to stimuli.
Reason : These actions are controlled by brain.
(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 : Amoeba is not an omnivore organism.

Reason : Lion is a carnivore organism.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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Sample Paper 25
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. The necessary conditions for combustion process to occur are

(i) Availability of air/oxygen.

(ii) Availability or air/oxygen and fuel.
(iii) Temperature of fuel below ignition temperature.
(iv) Temperature of fuel above ignition temperature.
Select the correct alternative.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 1 (d) 4 and 1


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2. Which of the following are correctly matched?

1. Bleaching powder oxidising agent in chemical industries.

2. Baking powder a mixture of sodium hydrogen carbonate and a mild edible acid.

3. Washing soda remove permanent hardness of water.

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

3. A soap micelle is shown in th figure. In the soap micelles

(a) The ionic end of soap is on the surface of the cluster while the carbon chain is in the interior of the
cluster.
(b) Ionic end of soap is in the interior of the cluster and carbon chain is out of the cluster.
(c) Both ionic end and carbon chain are in the interior of the cluster.
(d) Both ionic end and carbon chain are on the exterior of the cluster.

4. The following figures show the path of light rays through three lenses marked L1 , L2 and L3 and their
focal points F1 , F2 and F3 respectively.

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Which of the following diagram shows the concave lens properties?

(a) (i) (b) (ii)
(c) (iii) (d) (i), (ii)

5. Which of the following phenomena contributes significantly to the reddish appearance of sun at sunrise
or sunset?

(a) Dispersion of light

(b) Scattering of light
(c) Total internal reflection of light
(d) Reflection of light from the earth

6. As light travels from a rarer to a denser medium it will have

(a) increased velocity
(b) decreased velocity
(c) decreased wavelength
(d) both (b) and (c)

7. Refraction of light occurs because of change in velocity or speed of light in different media. When ray of
light travels from rarer to denser medium, it moves towards the normal. When it travels from denser to
rarer medium, it moves away from the normal. When light ray travels from rarer to denser medium. its
velocity and wavelength both decrease. Which of the following statements is/are correct for litmus?
(i) Litmus solution is a purple dye.
(ii) It is extracted from lichen.
(iii) In neutral solution. it remains colourless.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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8. Choose the incorrect statement about insulin which is shown in the figure:.

(a) It is produced from pancreas.

(b) It regulates growth and development of the body.
(c) It regulates blood sugar level.
(d) Insufficient secretion of insulin will cause diabetes.

9. Four chambered heart is characteristics feature of?

(a) Fishes (b) Amphibians
(c) Reptiles (d) Mammals

10. Translocation is the process in which plants deliver:

(a) minerals from leaves to other parts of the plant
(b) plant growth hormones from leaves to other parts of the plant
(c) water and organic substance from leaves to other parts of the plant
(d) all of the above

11. Which of the following is not a chemical reaction?

(a) Souring of milk
(b) Dissolution of sugar in water
(c) Rusting of iron
(d) Digestion of food in the body

12. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events of sexual reproduction in a flower?
(a) Pollination, fertilisation, seedling, embryo
(b) Seedling, embryo, fertilisation, pollination
(c) Pollination, fertilisation, embryo, seedling
(d) Embryo, seedling, pollination, fertilisation.

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13. Dissolution of sugar in water is a physical change. Physical changes are changes affecting the form of a
chemical substance but not its chemical composition. Fe 2 O 3 + 2Al " Al 2 O 3 + 2Fe
The above reaction is an example of a-
(a) Combination reaction (b) Double displacement reaction
(c) Decomposition reaction (d) Displacement reaction

14.

Dispersion of light by glass prism is shown in the above figure. Here x and y indicates .......... and ..........
colour respectively.
(a) Red, blue (b) Red, indigo
(c) Red, yellow (d) Violet, green

15. The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as

(a) Ductility (b) Malleability

(c) Sonority (d) Conductivity

16. The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female gametes are situated
on
(a) Copies of the same chromosome (b) Two different chromosomes
(c) Sex chromosomes (d) Any chromosome

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Sample Paper 26
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. In a neuron, conversion of electrical signal to a chemical signal occurs at in

(a) Cell body (b) Axonal end

(c) Dendritic end (d) Axon

2. Which of the following are correctly matched in the given table?

1. Acid + salt metal + hydrogen

2. Acid + metal carbonate salt + carbon dioxide + water
3. Metal oxide + acid salt + water
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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3. Generally metals react with acids to give salt and hydrogen gas.

Which of the following acids does not give hydrogen gas on reacting with metals (except Mn and Mg)?
(a) H 2 SO 4 (b) HCl
(c) HNO 3 (d) All of these

4. The maintenance functions of living organisms must go on even when they are not doing
(a) Anything particular (b) Sleeping
(c) Moving at constant speed (d) Hibernation

5. The soap molecule has a

(a) Hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail
(b) Hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic tail
(c) Hydrophobic head and a hydrophobic tail
(d) Hydrophilic head and a hydrophilic tail

6. Advanced sunrise and delayed sunset are explained on the basis of

(a) Tyndall effect (b) Scattering of light
(c) Dispersion of light (d) Atmospheric refraction

7. Which of the following statement for chromosomal theory of inheritance is incorrect?

(a) Pairing and separation of a pair of the chromosomes would lead to segregation of a factor they
carried.
(b) Behaviour of chromosomes is parallel to the behaviour of genes.
(c) The two alleles of a gene pair are located on homologous sites on homologous chromosomes.
(d) Chromosomes as well as genes occur in pair

8. Which one of the following is the example of oxidation?

Burning Heat
(a) 2Mg (s) + O 2 (g) 2MgO (s) (b) CuO (s) + H 2 (g) Cu (s) + H 2 O (g)
(c) Fe 2 O 3 (s) + 2Al (s) $ Al 2 O 3 (s) + 2Fe (s) (d) None of these

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9. Which among the following is (are) double displacement reaction(s)?

(i) Pb + CuCl 2 $ PbCl 2 + Cu

(ii) Na 2 SO 4 + BaCl 2 $ BaSO 4 + 2NaCl

(iii) C + O 2 $ CO 2

(iv) CH 4 + 2O 2 $ CO 2 + 2H 2 O

(a) 1 and 4 (b) Only 2

(c) 1 and 2 (d) 3 and 4

10. Which of the following ray diagrams is correct for the ray of light incident on a lens shown in Figure?

11. The reaction 2Na + Cl 2 $ 2NaCl is an example of

(a) Combination reaction
(b) Decomposition reaction
(c) Displacement reaction
(d) Double displacement reaction

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12. The table shows the characteristics of blood in one blood vessel of the body.

Oxygen concentration Carbon dioxide concentration Pressure

High Low High
Which blood vessel contains blood with these characteristics?
(a) Vena cava (b) Pulmonary vein
(c) Aorta (d) Pulmonary artery

13. In the list of organisms given below, those that reproduce by the asexual method are
(i) Banana
(ii) Dog
(iii) Yeast
(iv) Amoeba
(a) (ii) and (iv) (b) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

14.

Here X and Y indicates:

(a) Green colour, violet colour
(b) Red colour, violet colour
(c) Violet colour, red colour
(d) Green colour, red colour

15. A solution turns red litmus blue, its pH is likely to be

(a) 1 (b) 4
(c) 5 (d) 10

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16. pH = 10 , bases turn red litmus blue and their pH is more than 7. A base is a compound which reacts with
an acid to form a salt and water only. Bases are oxide or hydroxides of metals A child standing in front of
a magic mirror. She finds the image of her head bigger, the middle portion of her body of the same size
and that of the legs smaller. The following is the order of combinations for the magic mirror from the top.

(a) Plane, convex and concave

(b) Convex, concave and plane

(c) Concave, plane and convex

(d) Convex, plane and concave

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : The following chemical equation,

2C 6 H 6 + 7O 2 $ 4CO 2 + 6H 2 O is a balanced chemical equation.
Reason : In a balanced chemical equation, the total number of atoms of each element may or may not
equal on both side of the equation.

(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.

(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

18. Assertion : Units which make up the nervous system are called neurons.
Reason : Nerve impulses are carried by dendrites towards the cell body.
(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.

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Sample Paper 27
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. An acid (A) with sodium hydrogen carbonate is used in making the cakes fluffy and spongy. It is due to
the release of gas (B) in the reaction. Here,(A) and (B) are:
(a) (A) : Tartaric acid, (B), O2 (b) (A) : Oxalic acid, (B), CO2
(c) (A) : Tartaric acid, (B). CO2 (d) (A) : Succinic acid, (B). H2

2. Four students (A), (B), (C) and (D) separately measured the pH values of each one of the given samples of
distilled water, oxalic acid, dilute hydrochloric acid and a solution of sodium hydroxide using pH papers.

Student Distilled water Oxalic acid Dil. Hydrochloric Sodium Hydroxide

A. 7 1 1 1

B. 7 3 1 1

C. 7 1 1 13

D. 7 3 1 13

Which one of the following represents correct pH value?

(a) B (b) A
(c) D (d) C

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3. Rahul is a skilled painter. He mixed a white coloured powder, compound X with water. The compound X
reacted vigorously with water to produce a compound Y and a large amount of heat. Then, Rahul used
the compound Y for white washing the walls.

Name the compound Y that Rahul got after mixing X with water.
(a) Calcium oxide (b) Calcium
(c) Calcium hydroxide (d) Calcium carbonate

4. The table shows the changes that occur in girls during puberty.

(i) Increases in the size of the breasts.

(ii) Beginning of menstruation.

(iii) Darkening of skin around the nipples.

What is the likely significance of these changes?

(a) Sexual maturation (b) Aging of the body
(c) Abnormal division of the cells (d) Production of germ cells

5.

For the diagram shown, according to the new Cartesian sign convention the magnification of the image
formed will have the following specifications:
(a) Sign — Positive, Value — More than 1
(b) Sign — Positive, Value — Less than 1
(c) Sign — Negative, Value — More than 1
(d) Sign — Negative, Value — Less than 1

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6. In each test tubes A, B , C and D , 2 ml of solution of Al 2 (SO 4) 3 in water was filled. Clean pieces of zinc
was placed in test tube A, clean iron nail was put in test tube B , silver (Ag) was placed in test tube C
and a clean copper wire was placed in test tube D .

Which of the following option(s) is/are correct about above experiment?

(a) Copper is more reactive than aluminium.
(b) Zinc is more reactive than aluminium.
(c) Zinc, iron, silver and copper are less reactive than aluminium.
(d) Zinc is more reactive than copper.

7. Figure (A), (B), (C) and (D) respectively correspond to

(a) The short-sighted eye, the correction of long sightedness, the long-sighted eye and the correction of
short-sightedness

(b) The short-sighted eye, the correction of short sightedness, . the long-sighted eye and the correction of
long-sightedness

(c) The long-sighted eye, the correction of short-sightedness, the short-sighted eye and the correction of
long-sightedness

(d) None of the above

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8. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
3Fe (s) + 4H 2 O (g) $ Fe 3 O 4 (s) + 4H 2 (g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised (ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent (iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(a) (iii) and (iv) (b) (i),(ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (i),(ii) and (iii)

9. Identify P , Q R and S in the case of normal human from given flow chart and select the correct option.

P Q R S
a. XX XY XY XX
b. XY XX XX XY
c. XX XY XX XY
d. XY XX XY XX

10. A light bar magnet is suspended near a current-carrying wire as shown below. What will happen to the
light bar magnet?

(a) It will rotate anti-clockwise. (b) It will rotate clockwise.

(c) It will move to the left. (d) It will move to the right.

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11. The diagram shows the arrangement of cells inside the leaf of a green plant. (No cell contents are shown).
Which cells normally contain chloroplasts?

(a) 1 and 4 (b) 1 and 2

(c) 2 and 4 (d) 2 and 3

12. Nastic movements are non-directional responses to the stimuli. These movements are independent of
the direction of the stimulus. On the other hand, growth movements which occur in the direction of the
stimulus are called tropic movements.
Which of the following movements is a nastic movement?
(a) Closing up of leaves of a sensitive plant on being touched with an object.
(b) Bending of shoot of a plant in response to light
(c) Movement of root of a plant towards a source of water.
(d) Climbing up of a plant on an object by using tendrils.

13. Clean small pieces of magnesium, zinc, aluminium, iron and copper by rubbing them with a piece of sand
paper. Take them in separate test tubes. Add about 10 ml of dilute hydrochloric acid to each of them.

Identify the correct statement(s).

(i) The rate of evolution of hydrogen gas bubbles is not same in all the test tubes.
(ii) The rate of formation of bubbles is the fastest in the case of magnesium.
(iii) The reactivity decreases in the order:
Mg 2 Zn 2 Al 2 Fe 2 Cu
(iv) In the case of copper, no bubbles are seen and the temperature also remains unchanged. This shows
that copper does not react with dilute HCl.

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(a) (iii) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iv)

(c) (i), (ii) and (iv) (d) Only (iii)

14.

The above lens has a focal length of 10 cm. The object of height 2 mm is placed at a distance of 5 cm from
the pole. Find the height of the image.
(a) 6.67 mm (b) 4 cm
(c) 3.33 mm (d) 4 mm

15. The table shows the formulae of three organic compounds that belong to the same homologous series.

First member of the homologous series CH 3 - O - CH 3

Second member of the homologous series CH 3 CH 2 - O - CH 3

Third member of the homologous series CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 - O - CH 3
What is the general formula of this series?
(a) C n H 2n + 2 O (b) C n H 2n O
(c) C n H 2n + 2 OH (d) C n H 2n + 2 OH

16. The diagram shows part of the human respiratory system.

What are W , X , Y and Z ?

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S.No. Bronchus Bronchiole Larynx Rings of cartilage

a. W X Z Y
b. X Z Y W
c. Y W X Z

d. Z Y W X

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A): Mendel selected pea plants for this experiments.
Reason (R): Pea plant is self pollinating with short life cycle and bears visible contrasting characters.
(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.

18. Assertion (A): When the length of a wire is doubled, then its resistance also gets doubled.
Reason (R): The resistance of a wire is directly proportional to its length.
(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): Following are the structural isomers of butane.

Reason (R): Structural isomers have the same molecular formula, but they differ in their structures.
(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.

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Sample Paper 28
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Test tubes A, B and C contain zinc sulphate, silver nitrate and iron (II) sulphate solutions respectively
as shown in the figure. Copper pieces are added to each test tubes. Blue colour will appear in case of

(a) Test tube A

(b) Test tube B
(c) Test tube C
(d) All the test tube

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2. The correct electron dot structure of a water molecule is

3. Action of stem on a metal is shown in the figure.

The metal sample in the above experiment is-

(a) Zinc (b) Copper
(c) Aluminium (d) Platinum

4. The nature of magnetic field line passing through the centre of current carrying circular loop is

(a) Circular (b) Ellipse

(c) Parabolic (d) Straight line

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5. Which of the following statements are true about respiration?

(i) Haemoglobin has greater affinity for CO 2 than O 2 .
(ii) The gaseous exchange takes place in the alveoli.
(iii) During inhalation ribs move inward and diaphragm is raised.
(iv) Haemoglobin has greater affinity for O 2 than CO 2 .
(a) B and D (b) A and C
(c) B and C (d) A and B

6. A soft iron bar is introduced inside the current carrying solenoid as shown in the figure. The magnetic
field inside the solenoid

(a) Will decrease

(b) Will remains same
(c) Will increase
(d) Will become zero

7. Characters that are transmitted from parents to offspring during reproduction show
(a) Only similarities with parents
(b) Only variations with parents
(c) Both similarities and variations with parents
(d) Neither similarities nor variations

8. Atmospheric nitrogen is converted into organic matter by with plant with the help of
(a) Bacteria
(b) Organic compounds
(c) Air born viruses
(d) Fertilizers

9. If the current I through a resistor is increased by 100% (assume that temperature remains unchanged),
the increase in power dissipated will be
(a) 100% (b) 200%
(c) 300% (d) 400%

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10. In an electrical circuit three incandescent bulbs A, B and C of rating 40 W, 60 W and 100 W respectively
are connected in parallel to an electric source. Which of the following is likely to happen regarding their
brightness ?

(a) Brightness of all the bulbs will be the same

(b) Brightness of bulb A will be the maximum

(c) Brightness of bulb B will be more than that of A

(d) Brightness of bulb C will be less than that of B

11. A cross between a tall plant (TT) and short pea plant (tt) resulted in progeny that were all tall plants
because

(a) Tallness is the dominant trait

(b) Shortness is the dominant trait

(c) Tallness is the recessive trait

(d) Height of pea plant is not governed by gene ‘T’ or ‘t’

12. Which of the following statements are true ?

(i) Sudden action in response to something in the environment is called reflex action.
(ii) Sensory neurons carry signals from spinal cord to muscles.
(iii) Motor neurons carry signals from receptors to spinal cord.
(iv) The path through which signals are transmitted from a receptor to a muscle or a gland is called
reflex arc.
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

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13.

This figure illustrates the reaction of hydrochloric acid with washing soda. Which of the following gas is
gas evolved in this experiment?
(a) Carbon dioxide
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Helium

14. Which of the following is shows the physical changes ?

(a) melting of butter (b) burning of paper
(c) digestion of food (d) bursting of crackers

15. Translate the following statement into the chemical equation and choose the correct option
“Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.”
(a) 3H 2 (g) + N 2 (g) $ 2NH 3 (g) (b) H 2 (g) + N 2 (g) $ NH 2 (g)
(c) 2H (g) + N 2 (g) $ 2NH 3 (d) None of these

16. What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings? Tick the correct answer :
(a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced. (b) Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced.
(c) No reaction takes place. (d) Iron salt and water are produced.

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion : Precipitation reactions produce insoluble salts.

Reason : Precipitation reaction is a double decomposition reaction.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are True and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are True but Reason is not the Correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are False.

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Sample Paper 29
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. Identify X, Y and Z respectively in the given reaction

(a) CH 2 = CH 2 , CH3COOH, CH3COOCH2CH3 (b) CH3COOH, CH 2 = CH 2 , CH3COOCH3

(c) CH3CH3, HCHO, CH3COOH (d) HCHO, CH3CH3, CH3CH2COOH

2.

Identify the correct option from the given table which represents the type of reactions occurring in step
1 and step 2.

Option Endothermic Exothermic

a. û {
b. { û
c. { {
d. û û

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3. The primary function of trachea is to provide air passage to the lungs for respiration. When we breathe in,
ribs are lifted and diaphragm is flattened. Observe the given diagram and identify the correct statements.

(i) At anode, oxygen gas is evolved.

(ii) In the test tube covering the anode, the amount of gas collected is double than that of the gas
collected in the test tube covering the cathode.
(iii) At cathode, hydrogen gas is evolved.
(iv) It is a decomposition reaction.
(a) (i), (iii) and (iv) (b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) All the statements are correct. (d) (iii) and (iv)

4. The resistance of a resistor is reduced to half of its initial value. In doing so, if other parameters of the
circuit remain unchanged, the heating effects in the resistor will become:
(a) Half (b) Two times
(c) Four times (d) One-fourth

5. The image shows the reproductive organ in females.

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Which event will likely occur in the ovaries of females after attaining puberty?
(a) Synthesis of eggs (b) Fertilisation
(c) Growth and development of embryo (d) Production of eggs

6. A student plots V-I graphs for three samples of nichrome wire with resistances R1, R2 and R3. Choose from
the following statement that holds true for this graph:

(a) R1 2 R2 2 R3 (b) R1 = R2 = R3
(c) R2 2 R1 2 R3 (d) R3 2 R2 2 R1

7. The given figures show movement seen in Mimosa pudica plant when it is touched.

Select the incorrect option regarding this.

(a) The movement is non-directional that occurs due to turgor changes.
(b) The movement is directional that involves growth.
(c) The movement is in response to touch and is called thigmonasty.
(d) The movement is immediate in response to stimulus.

8. When a fuse is rated at 8 A, it means:

(a) it will burn if current exceeds 8 A
(b) it will work only if current is 8 A
(c) it has a resistance of 8Ω
(d) it will not work if current is less than 8 A

9. How will you protect yourself from the heat generated while diluting a concentrated acid?
(a) By adding water to acid with constant stirring
(b) By adding acid to water with constant stirring
(c) By adding base to acid with constant stirring
(d) By adding water to acid followed by base

10. It is important to balance the chemical equations to satisfy the law of conservation of mass. Which of the
following statements of the law is incorrect?
(a) The number of atoms of each elements remains the same, before and after a chemical reaction.
(b) The total mass of the elements present in the reactants is equal to the total mass of the elements
presents in the products.

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(c) Mass can neither be created nor can it be destroyed in a chemical reaction.
(d) The chemical composition of the reactants is the same before and after the reaction.

11. 50.0 mL of tap water was taken in a beaker. Hydrochloric acid was added drop by drop to water. The
temperature and pH of the solution was noted. The following graph was obtained. Choose the correct
statements related to this activity.

Volume of HCl added (ml).

(i) The process of dissolving an acid in water is highly endothermic.
(ii) The pH of the solution increases rapidly on addition of acid.
(iii) The pH of the solution decreases rapidly on addition of acid.
(iv) The pH of tap water was around 7.0
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

12. Observe the image of a single nephron.

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The amount of liquid passing through in the form of glomerular filtrate is approximately 150-180 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 long tubular part (b) In the Bowman’s cup
(c) In the glomerulus (d) In the collecting duct

13. If the key in the arrangement is taken out (the circuit is made open) and magnetic field lines are drawn
over the horizontal plane ABCD, the lines are:

(a) Elliptical in shape

(b) Concentric circles
(c) Concentric circles near the point O but of elliptical shapes as we go away from it
(d) Straight lines parallel to each other

14. The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female gametes are situated
on:
(a) Two different chromosomes (b) Copies of the same chromosome
(c) Any chromosome (d) Sex chromosomes

15. Which one of the following structures correctly depicts the compound CaCl2?

16. 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/or characteristic.

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(a) Trachea: It is supported by bony rings for conducting inspired air.

(b) Ribs: When we breathe out, ribs are lifted.
(c) Alveoli: Thin-walled sac like structures for exchange of gases.
(d) Diaphragm: It is pulled up when we breathe in.

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A):

2H 2 S (g) + O 2 (g) $ 2S (s) + 2H 2 O (l) is a redox reaction.
Reason (R): In this reaction, oxidation of H2S to S
and reduction of O2 to H2O takes place.
(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.

18. Assertion (A): In many reptiles, sex determination rely entirely on environmental factors.
Reason (R): The temperature at which fertilised eggs are kept determines whether the animal developing
in the eggs will be a male or female.
(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): A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The deflection of the compass
needle decreases when the magnitude of electric current in the wire increases.
Reason (R): The magnitude of the magnetic field produced at a point increases as the current through
the wire increases.
(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.

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Sample Paper 30
Class X 2024-25
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33%would be provided.
50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks.

SECTION-A

Question 1 to 16 are multiple choice questions. Only one of the choices is correct. Select and write the correct
choice as well as the answer to these questions.

1. The image shows a surgical method in females to prevent pregnancy.

Which event will be likely prevented from this method?

(a) Production of eggs
(b) Maturation of eggs
(c) Entry of sperm into the uterus
(d) Entry of eggs into the uterus

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2. Magnetism at the centre of a bar magnet is zero.Since it can be explained by that the magnetic field lines
are originated from pole and do not at centre. Match the terms of Column (I) with those of Column (II).

Column(I) Column(II)

(A) Olfactory receptors (i) Tongue

(B) Thermoreceptors (temperature receptors) (ii) Eye

(C) Gustatoreceptors (iii) Nose

(D) Photoreceptors (iv) Skin

(a) (A)-(iii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D)-(ii)

(b) (A)-(ii), (B)-(i), (C)-(iv), (D)-(iii)
(c) (A)-(ii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D)-(iii)
(d) (A)-(iii), (B)-(ii), (C)-(iv), (D)-(i)

3. Iron nail dipped in copper sulphate solution for about half an hour

Which of the following is the correct observation of the reaction shown in the above set up?
(a) Blue colour of copper sulphate solution is obtained
(b) Copper displaces iron
(c) Reaction is exothermic
(d) No reaction takes place

4. The maximum resistance which can be made using four resistors each of resistance (1/2) Ω is:
(a) 1 Ω (b) 2 Ω
(c) 8 Ω (d) 2.5 Ω

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5. The figure given below represents a single nephron from a mammalian kidney. Identify the labelled parts
by selecting the most appropriate option.

A B C
(a) Renal artery Collecting duct Bowman’s capsule
(b) Glomerulus Bowman’s capsule Collecting duct
(c) Bowman’s capsule Glomerulus Collecting duct
(d) Collecting duct Glomerulus Bowman’s capsule

6. The diagram shows the human gut. Which numbered structures secrete digestive enzymes?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2, 3, 5, and 6

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 6 (d) 2, 3, 4 and 5

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7. Which of the following is the correct representation of electron dot structure of nitrogen?

8. Which of the following measures can be adopted to prevent or slow down rancidity?
(i) Food materials should be packed in air tight container.
(ii) Food should be refrigerated.
(iii) Food materials and cooked food should be kept away from direct sunlight.
(a) I and III (b) II and III
(c) II and ID (d) I, II and III

9. Which of the following relation is correct?

(a) 2l1 = l2 = 3l3 (b) 3l1 = 2l2 = l3

(c) l1 = 2l1 = 3l3 (d) l1 = 4l2 = 3l3

10. At the centre of a bar magnet, the magnetism is:

(a) Minimum (b) Maximum
(c) Same as at the poles (d) Zero

11. The image shows the magnetic field lines around a straight current carrying conductor.

If the direction of the current in the straight wire is changed, what change in the magnetic field line will
be observed?

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(a) (b)

(c) (d)

12. If a round, green seeded pea plant (RRyy) is crossed with wrinkled, yellow seeded pea plant (rrYY), the
seeds produced in F1 , generation are:
(a) Wrinkled and yellow (b) Wrinkled and green
(c) Round and yellow (d) Round and green

13. Four metals P , Q , R and S are tested with water, steam and dilute hydrochloric acid. The table given
below shows the results of the experiment.

Metals Reaction with water Reaction with steam Reaction with dil. HCl
P # { {
Q # # {
R { { {
S # # #
Between which two metals should hydrogen be placed in the series?
(a) P and R (b) P and Q
(c) R and S (d) Q and S

14. Select the incorrect option.

Indicator Colour in acidic medium Colour in Basic medium

A. Litmus (purple) Red Blue
B. Flower of hydrangea plant (Blue) Blue Pink
C. Red cabbage juice (Purple) Red or Pink Green
D. Turmeric Juice (Yellow) Colourless Yellow
(a) A (b) B
(c) C (d) D

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15. In one of the industrial processes used for manufacture of sodium hydroxide, a gas X is formed as by-
product. The gas reacts with lime water to give a compound Y which is used as a bleaching agent in
chemical industry. The compound X and Y could be:
(a) CO 2 and CaOCl 2 respectively (b) H 2 and NaHCO 3 respectively
(c) Cl 2 and NaHCO 3 respectively (d) Cl 2 and CaOCl 2 respectively

16. The figure given below represents the experiment carried out between conc. sulphuric acid and sodium
chloride, which react with each other to form HCl gas.

Blue litmus paper is brought near the mouth of the Delivery tube to check the presence of HCl acid but
no change is observed in the colour of litmus paper because:
(a) The litmus paper used is moist.
(b) The litmus paper used is dry.
(c) The litmus paper is kept very dose to the mouth of the delivery tube.
(d) Blue litmus paper does not change its colour with an acid.

Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

17. Assertion (A): Monohybrid cross deals with inheritance of one pair of contrasting characters.
Reason (R): Dihybrid cross deals with inheritance of two pairs of contrasting characters.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
(c) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
(d) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

18. Assertion (A): Leaves are the main site of photosynthesis.

Reason (R): Chloroplast are present in leaves.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
(c) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
(d) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

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