DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL - BOPAL, AHMEDABAD

CLASS: X TIME: 3 Hours

SUBJECT: SCIENCE M.M. : 80
SUBJECT CODE: 086

SAMPLE PAPER (2024-25)

General Instructions:
(i) This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
(ii) All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is
expected to attempt only one of these questions.
(iii) Section A consists of 20 objective-type questions carrying 01 mark each.
(iv) Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions
should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
(v) Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
(vi) Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions
should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
(vii) Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.

Section-A
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the
questions 1 - 20. There is no negative mark for an incorrect response.

1 Which of the following statements about the given reaction is/are correct? 1
3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) → Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidized.
(ii) Water is getting reduced.
(iii) Water acts as a reducing agent.
(iv) Water acts as an oxidizing agent.

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

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

2 A solution of the substance X is used in whitewashing. Name the substance 'X'. 1

(a) Calcium carbonate
(b) Calcium Nitrate
(c) Quick lime
(d) Slaked lime

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3 The following reaction is an example of a 1
4NH3(g) + 5O2(g)  4NO(g) + 4H2O(g)
1. displacement reaction
2. combination reaction
3. redox reaction
4. neutralisation reaction

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

4 The ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by mass is: 1
(a) 1:2
(b) 1:1
(c) 2:1
(d) 1:8

5 Observe the experimental setup and identify the correct products formed in the reaction. 1

Products
(a) NaCl + H2 + CO2
(b) NaOH + CO2
(c) NaCl + H2O + CO2
(d) Na2CO3 + H2O

6 On passing a gas Z to lime water, the solution becomes milky. However, when the excess 1
of this gas is passed, the solution becomes colourless. This is due to the formation of:
(a) Calcium oxide
(b) Calcium bicarbonate
(c) Calcium nitrate
(d) Calcium hydroxide

7 Which of the following organisms does not show parasitic mode of nutrition? 1
(a) Cuscuta
(b) Ticks
(c) Orchids
(d) Paramecium

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8 Only two of the following statements accurately describe what happens in the mouth. 1
1. Amylase breaks down large starch molecules into smaller maltose molecules.
2. Chewing increases the surface area of food for digestion.
3. Saliva emulsifies fats into smaller droplets.
4. Teeth breakup large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble molecules.

Which statements are correct?

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

9 Which is the correct sequence of ait passage during inhalation? 1

(a) Nostrils → Larynx → Pharynx → Trachea → Lungs
(b) Nasal Passage → Trachea → Pharynx → Larynx → Alveoli
(c) Larynx → Nostrils → Pharynx → Lungs
(d) Nostrils → Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Alveoli

10 The most common substrate of respiration is ____________. 1

(a) Sucrose
(b) Fructose
(c) Glucose
(d) Maltose

11 What prevents the backflow of blood inside the heart during contraction? 1
1. Valves in the heart
2. The thick muscular walls of the heart
3. The four chambers of the heart
4. All of the above

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

12 In humans, the right auricle receives ______ blood from ______. 1

(a) Oxygenated, aorta
(b) Deoxygenated, vena cava
(c) Oxygenated, vena cava
(d) Deoxygenated, aorta

13 A concave mirror gives real, inverted, and same size image if the object is placed at: 1
(a) At C
(b) Beyond C
(c) At F
(d) At infinity

14 What is the power of a convex lens if its focal length is 20 cm? 1

(a) - 5 D
(b) 5 D
(c) 0.05 D
(d) - 0.05 D

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15 The nature of the image formed by a convex mirror is: 1
(a) Real, Inverted, Diminished
(b) Virtual, Erect, Enlarged
(c) Real, Inverted, Enlarged
(d) Virtual, Erect, Diminished

16 A full length of the image of a distant tall building can definitely be seen using: 1
(a) a concave mirror
(b) a convex mirror
(c) a plane mirror
(d) both concave as well as plane mirrors

Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions by selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true

17 Assertion (A): The mirrors used in searchlights are concave. 1

Reason (R): In a concave spherical mirror the image formed is always virtual.

18 Assertion (A): Phenolphthalein is an acid-base indicator. 1

Reason (R): They change colour in acidic and basic solutions.

19 Assertion (A): Amoeba takes in food using pseudopodia through its body surface. 1
Reason (R): Amoeba exhibits holozoic mode of nutrition.

20 Assertion (A): The movement of water and dissolved salts in xylem is always upwards. 1
Reason (R): ‘The upward movement of water is due to low pressure created by
transpiration.

Section - B
Question No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions

21 A gas Z is produced when sulphuric acid reacts with zinc metal. Identify the gas. How will 2
you confirm this gas? Write the chemical reaction involved.

22 An aluminium can is used to store ferrous sulphate solution. It is observed that in a few 2
days, holes appeared in the can. Explain the observation and write a chemical equation to
support your answer.
OR
Respiration is an exothermic reaction. Explain it by writing the balanced equation.

23 Define the following terms: 2

(a) Focus
(b) Focal length

24 The velocity of light in air is 3 × 108m/s and in glass is 2 × 108m/s. Find the refractive 2
index of glass.
OR
Draw the diagram to show refraction through a rectangular glass slab.

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25 (a) Name the glands that secrete HCl? 2
(b) What is the importance of HCl in the stomach?

26 (a) Define: Respiration 2

(b) Differentiate aerobic and anaerobic respiration on the basis the products formed?
OR
What are the main functions of the blood-vascular system in humans?

Section - C
Question No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions

27 Identify the compound X based on the reactions given below. Also, write the name and 3
chemical formulae of A, B and C.

28 Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following reactions and also classify 3
them.
(a) Lead acetate solution is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid to form lead chloride and
acetic acid solution.
(b) A piece of sodium metal is added to ethanol to form sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas.
OR
What type of chemical reaction is responsible for causing rancidity? State methods for
preventing or retarding rancidity of food.

29 (a) Explain briefly the two pathways of double circulation. 3

(b) Mention the respiratory organs of Fish and Crocodile.

30 (a) Define Holozoic mode of nutrition. 3

(b) With a set of diagrams represent 5 steps of holozoic nutrition in amoeba.

31 Draw the ray diagram to show image formation by a convex lens when the object is placed 3
beyond 2F1. Write the nature and size of the image formed.

32 An object of size 7 cm is placed at 27 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 18 3

cm. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed, so that a sharp focused
image can be obtained? Find the size and the nature of the image.

33 (a) Define power of a lens. 3

(b) The refractive index of medium ‘X’ with respect to medium ‘Y’ is 2/3 and refractive
index of medium ‘Y’ with respect to medium ‘Z’ is 4/3. Find the refractive index of
medium ‘Z’ with respect to medium ‘X’.

Section - D
Questions No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.

34 (a) Why do you apply paint on iron articles? 5

(b) Give two points of differences between rusting and corrosion.

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 (c) When iron undergoes corrosion, what colour appears on it? State the chemical name of
this substance and write its formula.
OR
(a) Aqueous solutions of lead nitrate and potassium iodide are mixed. What change in
colour will you observe? Write a balanced equation for the reaction and the type of the
reaction.
(b) Mention with reason the colour changes observe when:
(i) Silver chloride is exposed to sunlight.
(ii) Copper powder is strongly heated in the presence of oxygen.

35 (a) Draw a neat and labeled diagram of the internal structure of the leaf. 5
(b) What is the role of water and CO2 in photosynthesis?
OR
(a) Differentiate between arteries and veins (3 points of differentiation)
(b) State the functions of Xylem and Phloem.

36 A student-focussed the image of a candle flame on a white screen by placing the flame at 5
various distances from a convex lens. He noted his observations as:

(a) Analyze the data and find focal length.

(b) Rewrite the observation table for image distance and object distance in reference of C
and F.
(c) Also add columns to write the nature and size of the image. Suggest the correction in the
above data if required.
OR
The path of a light ray from three different media A, B and C for a given angle of incidence
is shown below. Study the diagrams and answer the following questions:

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 (a) Which of the three media A, B or C has maximum optical density?
(b) Through which of the three media, will the speed of light be maximum?
(c) Will the light traveling from A to B bend towards or away from the normal?
(d) Will the refractive index of B relative to C be more than unity or less than unity?

Section - E
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2
to 3 short sub-parts.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.

37 Chemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances, the reactants, are 4
converted to one or more different substances, the products.
Chemical reactions are all around us, from the metabolism of food in our
body to the light we get from the sun is also due to chemical reactions. Chemical reactions
are integral in different industries and our daily lives. They are happening in our general
surroundings; for example, rusting of iron, fermentation of wine, and so on.

(a) Why cannot a chemical change be normally reversed?

(b) What is precipitate? Write an equation to show the formation of a precipitate.
OR
(b) State the indicators of the reactions.
(c) Why is it necessary to balance the equation?

38 The small intestine is a part of the alimentary canal which receives the secretions of 4
accessory organs for digestion of food. The food coming from the stomach is acidic
and has to be made alkaline for the enzymes to act. A juice from the liver accomplishes this
in addition to acting on fats. Fats are present in the intestine in the form of large globules
which makes it difficult for enzymes to act on them. Salts present in the juice break them
down into smaller globules increasing the efficiency of enzyme action.

(a) How is the food coming from the stomach made alkaline?
(b) In the small intestine proteins are decomposed into which form?
(c) Where does the digestion of food starts in human digestive system? Name the
enzyme/s.
OR
(c) Which two accessory glands release their secretions into the small intestine for the
digestion of food?

39 A figure given below shows real and apparent depth of a fish in a pond. Real Depth is actual 4
distance of an object beneath the surface, as would be measured by submerging a perfect
ruler along with it.
Apparent depth in a medium is the depth of an object in a denser medium as seen from the
rarer medium. Its value is smaller than the real depth. The refractive index of the water with
respect to air can be calculated using the formula.

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(a) What is the reason because of which the image formation takes place at apparent
position?
(b) The depth of the pond is 10 m. Observer sees the fish obliquely at the depth of 7 m from
the surface of the pond. What can be the actual position of the fish from the surface of
the pond?
(c) Apparent depth of the fish is 6 m. If the refractive index of water is 4/3, calculate the real
depth of the fish.
OR
(c) A fisherman throws a hook to catch the fish at a point slightly below the apparent position
of the fish. Why?

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