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General Instructions :
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them :
(i) This question paper comprises 39 questions. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) This question paper is divided into five sections A, B, C, D and E.
(iii) Section A Questions No. 1 to 20 are Multiple Choice Questions. Each
question carries 1 mark.
(iv) Section B Questions No. 21 to 26 are Very Short Answer type questions.
Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should be in the
range of 30 to 50 words.
(v) Section C Questions No. 27 to 33 are Short Answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks. Answer to these questions should in the range of
50 to 80 words.
(vi) Section D Questions No. 34 to 36 are Long Answer type questions. Each
question carries 5 marks. Answer to these questions should be in the range of
80 to 120 words.
(vii) Section E Questions No. 37 to 39 are of 3 source-based/case-based units of
assessment carrying 4 marks each with sub-parts.
(viii) There is no overall choice. However, an internal choice has been provided in
some sections. Only one of the alternatives has to be attempted in such
questions.
SECTION A

Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for
each of the questions no. 1 to 20. There is no negative marking for incorrect
response. 20 1=20

1. An electric iron of resistance 20 draws a current of 5 A. The heat

developed in the iron in 30 seconds is :
(A) 15000 J (B) 6000 J
(C) 1500 J (D) 3000 J

2. The acid produced in our stomach during digestion and the base used to
neutralise the excess acid during indigestion respectively are :
(A) HCl, Mg(OH)2
(B) HCl, Ca(OH)2
(C) Amino acids, Ca(OH)2
(D) Lactic acid, Mg(OH)2

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3. A zygote is formed by the fusion of a male gamete and a female gamete.
The number of chromosomes in the zygote of a human is :
(A) 23 (B) 44
(C) 46 (D) 92
4. The part of seed which is a source of food during germination of seed is :
(A) Cotyledon (B) Radicle
(C) Plumule (D) Embryo

5. Zn + 2CH3COOH (CH3COO)2 Zn + H2

The above reaction is a :

(A) Decomposition reaction (B) Displacement reaction
(C) Double displacement reaction (D) Combination reaction

6. Four solutions, namely glucose, alcohol, hydrochloric acid and sulphuric

acid filled in four separate beakers are connected one by one in an electric
circuit with a bulb. The solutions in which the bulb will glow when
current is passed are :
(A) Glucose and alcohol
(B) Alcohol and hydrochloric acid
(C) Glucose and sulphuric acid
(D) Hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid

7. The metals which are found in both free state as well as combined state
are :
(A) Gold and platinum (B) Platinum and silver
(C) Copper and silver (D) Gold and silver

8. The part of the flower which attracts insects for pollination is/are :
(A) Stigma and style
(B) Sepals and petals
(C) Petals only
(D) Sepals only

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9. In human beings, when the process of digestion is completed, the
(i) proteins, (ii) carbohydrates, and (iii) fats are respectively finally
converted into :
(A) (i) Amino acids, (ii) glucose and (iii) fatty acids
(B) (i) Amino acids, (ii) glucose, (iii) fatty acids and glycerol
(C) (i) Glucose, (ii) fatty acids and glycerol, (iii) amino acids
(D) (i) Sugars, (ii) amino acids, (iii) fatty acids and glycerol

10. The number of single and double bonds present in a molecule of benzene
(C6H6) respectively, are :
(A) 6 and 6 (B) 9 and 3
(C) 3 and 9 (D) 3 and 3

11. A plant growth inhibitor hormone which causes wilting of leaves is

called :
(A) Auxin (B) Cytokinin
(C) Abscisic acid (D) Gibberellin

12. Some wastes are given below :

(i) Garden waste
(ii) Ball point pen refills
(iii) Empty medicine bottles made of glass
(iv) Peels of fruits and vegetables
(v) Old cotton shirt

The non-biodegradable wastes among these are :

(A) (i) and (ii)

(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i), (iv) and (v)
(D) (i), (iii) and (iv)

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13. A rectangular loop ABCD carrying a current I is situated near a straight
conductor XY, such that the conductor is parallel to the side AB of the
loop and is in the plane of the loop. If a steady current I is established in
the conductor as shown, the conductor XY will

(A) remain stationary.

(B) move towards the side AB of the loop.

(C) move away from the side AB of the loop.
(D) rotate about its axis.

3 4
14. Absolute refractive index of glass and water is and respectively. If
2 3
the speed of light in glass is 2 108 m/s, the speed of light in water is :
9 5
(A) 108 m/s (B) 108 m/s
4 2
7 16
(C) 108 m/s (D) 108 m/s
3 9

15. When a beam of white light passes through a region having very fine
dust particles, the colour of light mainly scattered in that region is :

(A) Red (B) Orange

(C) Blue (D) Yellow

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16. Consider the following combinations of resistors :

The combinations having equivalent resistance 1 is/are :

(A) I and IV (B) Only IV
(C) I and II (D) I, II and III

For Questions number 17 to 20, two statements are given one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct
answer to these questions from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given
below.

(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.

17. Assertion (A) : Oxygen is essential for all aerobic forms of life.

Reason (R) : Free oxygen atoms combine with molecular oxygen to

form ozone.

18. Assertion (A) : Magnetic field lines never intersect each other.

Reason (R) : If they intersect, then at the point of intersection, the

compass needle would point towards two directions, which
is not possible.
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19. Assertion (A) : The extraction of metals from their sulphide ores cannot
take place without roasting of the ore.
Reason (R) : Roasting converts sulphide ores directly into metals.

20. Assertion (A) : In the human heart ventricles have thicker muscular
walls than atria.
Reason (R) : Ventricles have to pump the blood into various organs.

SECTION B

Questions no. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions.

21. (a) We need to water the soil in plants on a regular basis. But it
ultimately reaches the leaves of the plant. Explain how this takes
place. 2

OR
(b) Name the type of nutrition exhibited by Amoeba. Explain how food
is taken in and digested by this organism. 2

22. When a soap is dissolved in water, the soap molecules form structures.
What are these structures called ? Draw a labelled diagram of these
structures. 2

23. (a) 1 gram of solid sodium chloride was taken in a clean and dry test
tube and concentrated sulphuric acid was added to it.
(i) Name the gas evolved in the reaction.
(ii) What will be observed when this gas is tested with (I) dry,
and (II) wet blue litmus paper ? Write your conclusion about
the nature (acidic/basic) of this gas. 2

OR
(b) Some metals react with acids to produce salt and hydrogen gas.
Illustrate it with an example. How will you test the presence of
this gas ? 2

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24. Explain how equal genetic contribution of male and female parents is
ensured in the progeny. 2

25. What would have been the colour of the sky, if the Earth had no
atmosphere ? Give reason to justify your answer. 2

26. Calculate the resistance of a copper wire of length 1000 m and area of
cross-section 2 mm2. Resistivity of copper is 1·6 10 8 m. 2

SECTION C

Questions no. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions.

27. Define the term power of accommodation of human eye. What happens to
the image distance in the eye when we increase the distance of an object
from the eye ? Name and explain the role of the part of human eye
responsible for it in this case. 3

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

29. A student fixes a sheet of white paper on a drawing board. He places a

bar magnet in the centre of it. He sprinkles some iron filings uniformly
around the bar magnet. Then he taps the drawing board gently and
observes that the iron filings arrange themselves in a particular pattern.
(a) Why do iron filings arrange in a particular pattern ?
(b) What does the crowding of iron filings at the ends of the magnet
indicate ?
(c) What do the lines, along which the iron filings align, represent ?
(d) If the student places a cardboard horizontally in a current carrying
solenoid and repeats the above activity, in what pattern would the
iron filings arrange ? State the conclusion drawn about the
magnetic field based on the observed pattern of the lines. 3
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30. (a) Name any two pairs of contrasting characters other than height
used by Mendel in his experiments.

(b) On crossing a tall and a short pea plant, Mendel obtained F1

generation in which all pea plants were tall.

(i) Are these plants exactly the same as tall plants of the parent
generation ? Write their gene combination.

(ii) Give the percentage of short plants obtained in F2

generation when F1 plants are self-pollinated.

(iii) In what ratio would you find TT and Tt in F2 generation ? 3

31. Write the common name and the chemical name of the compound
CaSO4 . 1 H2O. Write the method of its preparation. Give chemical
2
1
equation for the reaction, when water reacts with CaSO4 . H2O. 3
2

32. (a) Explain with the help of a labelled diagram, the process of
reproduction in Hydra by budding. Name the cells used for
reproduction in this process. 3

OR
(b) List two roles of each of the following in human reproductive
system : 3
(i) Seminal vesicles and prostate gland
(ii) Oviduct
(iii) Testis

33. Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. We

generate a lot of non-biodegradable wastes in our daily life. Write any
two harmful effects caused by these wastes if not disposed off properly. 3

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 SECTION D

Questions no. 34 to 36 are long answer type questions.

34. (a) (i) Define a reflex arc. Why have reflex arcs evolved in
animals ? Trace the sequence of events which occur, when
you suddenly touch a hot object.

(ii) Name the part of nervous system which helps in

communication between the central nervous system and
other parts of the body. What are the two components of this
system ? 5

OR

(b) (i) Leaves of chhui-mui plant begin to fold up and droop in

response to a stimulus. Name the stimulus and write the
cause for such a rapid movement. Is there any growth
involved in the movement ?

(ii) Define geotropism in plants. What is meant by positive and

negative geotropism ? Give one example of each type. 5

35. (a) What is a chemical reaction ? Describe one activity each to show
that a chemical change has occurred in which (i) change of colour,
and (ii) change in temperature has taken place. 5

OR

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 (b) (i) Define a decomposition reaction. How can we say that

(I) electrolysis of water, and (II) blackening of silver bromide

when exposed to sunlight, are decomposition reactions ?
Mention the type of energy involved in each case.

(ii) The type of reactions in which (I) calcium oxide is formed,

and (II) calcium hydroxide is formed are opposite reactions
to each other. Justify this statement with the help of
chemical equations. 5

36. (a) (i) State laws of reflection of light.

(ii) An object of height 5·0 cm is placed at 15 cm in front of a

concave mirror of focal length 10 cm. At what distance from
the mirror should a screen be placed, so that a focussed

image is obtained on it ? Find the height of the image. 5

OR

(b) (i) State laws of refraction of light.

(ii) Draw a ray diagram to show refraction of a ray of light

through a rectangular glass slab. How is the emergent ray

related to incident ray ? Mark lateral displacement in the

diagram. 5

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 SECTION E

The following questions are source-based/case-based questions. Read the case

carefully and answer the questions that follow.

37. Study the following circuit :

On the basis of this circuit, answer the following questions :

(a) Find the value of total resistance between the points A and B. 1

(b) Find the resistance between the points B and C. 1

(c) (i) Calculate the current drawn from the battery, when the key
is closed. 2

OR

(c) (ii) In the above circuit, the 16 resistor or the parallel

combination of two resistors of 8 , which one of the two will
have more potential difference across its two ends ? Justify
your answer. 2

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38. Three metal samples of magnesium, aluminium and iron were taken and

rubbed with sand paper. These samples were then put separately in test

tubes containing dilute hydrochloric acid. Thermometers were also

suspended in each test tube so that their bulbs dipped in the acid. The

rate of formation of bubbles was observed. The above activity was

repeated with dilute nitric acid and the observations were recorded.

Answer the following questions :

(a) When activity was done with dilute hydrochloric acid, then in

which one of the test tubes was the rate of formation of bubbles the

fastest and the thermometer showed the highest temperature ? 1

(b) Which metal did not react with dilute hydrochloric acid ? Give

reason. 1

(c) (i) Why is hydrogen gas not evolved when a metal reacts with

dilute nitric acid ? Name the ultimate products formed in the

reaction. 2

OR

(c) (ii) Name the type of reaction on the basis of which reactivity of

metals is decided. You have two metals X and Y. How would

you decide which is more reactive than the other ? 2

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39. Kidneys are vital organs for survival. Several factors like infections,
injury or restricted blood flow to kidneys reduce the activity of kidneys.
This leads to accumulation of poisonous wastes in the body, which can
even lead to death. In case of kidney failure, an artificial kidney can be
used. An artificial kidney is a device to remove waste products from the
blood through dialysis.

(a) (i) Name the artery that brings oxygenated blood to the
kidney.

(ii) Name the cluster the thin-walled blood capillaries present in

the Bowman s capsule. 1

(b) In human excretory system name the organ which stores urine. Is
this organ under hormonal control or nervous control ? 1

(c) (i) List two major steps involved in the formation of urine and
state in brief their functions. 2

OR

(c) (ii) In which part of the nephron does selective reabsorption

take place ? List the factors which the amount of water
reabsorbed depends on. 2

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