No. of Printed Pages : 12 DRI II Pre-Board Examination, 2024-25 Sub. : Science (086) IM. M.: 80 Time : 3.00 Hrs. | Class — X GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: z a, This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections, AUl questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in expected to attempt only one of these questions. some questions. A student is Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying I mark each. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers 10 these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words. ‘Section C consists of 7 Short Answer wpe questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks cach with sub-parts. SECTION:A, The apparatus given in the adjoining figure was set up to demonstrate electrical conductivity. 6 vee pettery wh eae b= switen iF [<——__— Beaker Dituto NaoH solution Rubber cork Nair [PTO.] Science (086)/X/Set-I/DR-I. 12) Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct? @ Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic Gi) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for conductior Gi) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete (iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution (a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iv) (c) Gi) only ad) (ivyonly Which one of the following metals do not react with cold as well as hot water? oS Ne AI, Ca we Mg Lh Fe Brine is an (a) aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide (b) aqueous solution of sodium carbonate (c) aqueous solution of sodium chloride (@)_ aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate ‘A’ is a metal which is preserved in kerosene. “B’ is a metal which is poor conductor « heat. Choose the correct option: Sa) Ais Magnesium, B is Sodium £6) Ais Sodium, B is Lead (6 Ais Sodium, B is Magnesium (@& Ais Phosphorus, B is Calcium The general formula of an alkene is: a) CnHn_, b) — CnH,n+2 c) CnHn Cnn Science (086)/X/Set-II/DR-I10, i ES) nal’? Which is the correct sequence of body parts in the human alimentary cz (a) Mouth —> stomach > small intestine —> large intestine > oesophagus (©) Mouth —> oesophagus —> stomach —> small intestine > large intestine (©) Mouth > stomach > oesophag > small intestine + large intestine (4) Mouth — oesophagus —> stomach —> large intestine —> small intestine 1 A big tree falls in a forest, but its roots are still in contact with the soil. The branches of this fallen tree grow straight up (vertically). This happens in response to: 48) Water and light {by Water and minerals (8%, Gravity and water (@) Light and gravity 1 In human males, the testes lie in the scrotum, because it helps in A) process of mating B) formation of sperm C) easy transfer of gametes Dy all 1 Which one of Mendel’s law states that when two homozygous individuals with one or more sets of contrasting characte! ics are crossed, the characteristics which appear in FI hybrids are dominant and those which do not are recessive? (ay Law of segregation (by Law of dominance Law of independent assortment (ay None of these 1 Which out of them is STD? A) Kalaazar B) jaundice C) cholera D) syphilis 1 Which of the following phenomena f light are involved in the formation of rainbow? (a) Reflection, refraction and dispersion (b) Refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection (c) Refraction, scattering and internal reflection “(d) Dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection 1 Science (086)/X/Set-I/DR-Iae 14) figure. The refractive 12. A light ray enters from medium A to medium B as shown in figure. The refractive ng, . 14 of medium B relative to A will be Medium B 15 Medium A (9) _Greater than unity by Less than unity 46) Equal to unity fs) Zero i 13. A cell, a resistor, a key and ammeter are arranged as shown in the circuit diagrams of figure (i), (ii) and (ii) ‘The current recorded in the ammeter will be : ie = _=@* R . @® R iti) (a) The maximum in (i) (b) The maximum in (ii) (c) The maximum in (iii) (a) The same in all cases Science (086)/X/Set-IV/DR-I1s) 14, Three resistors of 2 ohms, 3 ohms, and 6 ohms are connected in series. What is the potential difference across the 3 ohm resistor if the total voltage is HV? a) 3V b) av °c) $V ad) 2V i 15. Some waste produets are listed below: . Grass Cutting . Polythene Bag j + Plastic Toys + Used ‘Tea Bags . Old Clothes . Paper Straw Which group of waste materials can be classified as non-biodegradable? a) Polyethene bags, plastic toys b) Used tea bags, paper straw c) Plant waste, used tea bags d) Old clothes, broken footwear 1 16. Excessive exposure of humans to UV-ray s results in @ Skin irritation Gi) damage to lungs (ii) skin cancer Gv) _ peptic ulcer Gay and Git) bey (ii) and (iv) (i) and (iii) (ay (iii) and (iv) 1 Direction (Q. No. 17 to 20) consists of two statements- Assertion (A) and Ri (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the corre explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correet explanation of A (©) Ais true but R is false (d) Ais False but R is true 17. Assertion (A) : Plaster of Paris should be stored in moisture proof container Reason (R) Plaster of Paris changes to gypsum in the presence of moisture. I Science (086)/8/Set-H/DR-IF< AOE 16] Cp 18. Assertion (A): Auxin is known as a growth hormone er Reason (R) Concentration of Auxin is maximum at root and shoot tips. It also helps in phototroprism and formation of tendrils 1 19. Assertion (A): Urethra in human male acts as urogenital canal Reason (R) Urethra carries only urine while sperms are carried by vasa differentia only. 1 20. Assertion (A) : A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The deflection of the compass needle decreases when the magnitude of the current in the wire is increased. Reason (R) The strength of a magnetic field at a point near the conductor increases on increasing the current, 1 SECTION : B Very short Answer Type questions 21 Name the oxidizing and reducing agent in this reaction: 2H)S + SO, > 2H30 +38 4 2 32, What is a homologous series? Which two of the following organic compounds belong to the same homologous? CH, C3H, CHO, CzH,02, CHO. 2 23. Differentiate between transport of materials in xylem & phloem. 2 24. Draw a neat diagram of a neuron and label (dendrite and Gi) axon. 2 25. A blue colour flowering plant denoted by BB is cross-bred with that of a white colour flower plant denoted by bb. (@) State the colour of the flower you would expect in their F1 generation plants (b) What must be the percentage of the white flower plants in the F2 generation if the flowers of F1 plants are self-pollinated? 2 Science (086)/X/Set-HI/DR-1 *29. 4009 Hy 71 how the formation of (a) magnified real, and (b) magnified 2 Draw ray diagrams to s virtual images of an object by a converging lens. SECTION : © Short Answer Type Questions Write the balanced chemical equations and also identify the type of reaction in the Following @ Nitrogen gas reacts with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst at 773 K temperature to form ammonia gas. Gi) Sodium hydroxide solution is reacted with acetic acid to produce sodium acetate and water (iii) Ethene being burnt in the availability of oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water and releases heat and light. 3 A metal carbonate X reacting with acid gives a gas which, when passed through a solution Y, gives the carbonate back. On the other hand, a gas G obtained at the anode during electrolysis of brine is passed on dry Y, and it gives a compound Z, used for disinfecting drinking water. Identity X, Y, G and Z. 3 Draw a diagram of the human female reproductive system and label the part 3 (i) that produces eggs. (ii) where the fusion of egg and sperm takes place. Gil) where zygote/ embryo is implanted, OR (ii) What happens to a human egg when it is not fertilized? Attempt either option A or B (A) A 14 year old student is not able to sce clearly the questions written on the black board placed at a distance of 5 m from him. Science (086)/X/Set-IV/DR-A