Apeejay School, Noida Class X Science, Halfyearly Examination 2020

APEEJAY SCHOOL, NOIDA
CLASS X SCIENCE , HALFYEARLY EXAMINATION 2020
Q1. A student immersed zinc granules into a solution of Copper sulphate. Which of the
following will be
observed (1mark)
a) The solution turns green

b) Hydrogen gas is evolved
c) Copper metal deposits on zinc granules
d) No reaction takes place
Q2. The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction

is (1mark)
(A) the process of charging a body.
(B) the process of generating magnetic field due to a current passing through a coil.
(C) producing induced current in a coil due to relative motion between a magnet and the
coil.
(D) the process of rotating a coil of an electric motor.
Q3. The gases evolved on thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate

are: (1mark)
a) Oxygen and Sulphur dioxide
b) Oxygen and Sulphur trioxide
c) Sulphur dioxide and Sulphur trioxide
d) Oxygen, Sulphur dioxide and Sulphur trioxide
Q4 .Choose the incorrect statement from the following regarding magnetic lines of field
- (1 mark)
(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.
Q5 .Commercial electric motors do not

use (1mark)
(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.
Q6. Aluminium is a highly reactive metal yet it is used for making utensils for cooking.
Why?
(1mark)
Q7. Rahul had been collecting copper coins. One day he observed a green coating on
copper coins. Write the chemical name of the coating formed. (1 mark)
Q8. A metal Salt MX when exposed to sun light produces metal ‘M’ and a gas X2 .Metal M is
used in making ornaments whereas gas X2 is used in making bleaching powder. The salt MX
is itself used in black and white photography. Identify metal M and gas X2
(1mark)
Q9. Name the parts of a flower that develops after fertilization into: (1mark)
i) Seed ii) Fruit
Q10. Choose the function of the pancreatic juice from the

following (1mark)
(a)Trypsin digests proteins and lipase digests carbohydrates.
(b) Trypsin digests emulsified fats and lipase digests proteins.
(c) Trypsin and lipase digest fats.
(d) Trypsin digests proteins and lipase digests emulsified fats.
Q11. State the role played by the following in a human
body. (3marks)
i) 'C' shaped cartilagenous rings around trachea.
ii) Pulmonary artery
iii) Valves in the human heart.
Q12. Amoeba multiplies by binary fission. Draw a labelled diagram to show binary fission
in Amoeba. How is it different from binary fission as shown by
Leishmania? (3marks)
Q13. Three incandescent bulbs of 100 W each are connected in series in an electrical circuit.
In another circuit another set of three bulbs of the same wattage are connected in parallel
to the same source.
(a) Will the bulb in the two circuits glow with the same brightness? Justify your answer.
(b) Now let one bulb in both the circuits get fused. Will the rest of the bulbs continue to
glow in each circuit? Give
reason. (3 marks)
Q14. Read the following information: (3 marks)

(i) Resistivity of copper is lower than that of aluminium which in turn is lower than that
of constantan .
(ii) Six wires labelled as A, B, C, D, E and F have been designed as per the following
parameters
Wire Length Diameter Material Resistance

A L 2d Aluminium R1
B 2L d/2 Constantan R2
C 3L d/2 Constantan R3
D L/2 3d Copper R4
E 2L 2d Aluminium R5
F L/2 4d Copper R6
(a) Which of the wires has maximum resistance and why?

(b) Which of the wires has minimum resistance and why?
(c) Arrange R1, R3 and R5 in ascending order of their values. Justify your answer.
Q15. A compound ‘X’ of sodium is used as an antacid and it decomposes on strong

heating. (3marks)
(i) Name the compound ‘X’ and give its chemical formula.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the decomposition of ‘X’.
(iii) Give one use of compound ‘X’ besides an antacid.
Q16. a) Ashok wanted his house to be white washed. He bought 10 kg quick lime from
market and dissolved in 30 litres of water. On adding lime to water he noticed that bubbles
were produced and the solution becomes hot. Write the balanced chemical equation for the
reaction.
b) A solution of lead nitrate when mixed with potassium iodide, an insoluble substance is
formed. Name the precipitate formed. Write the balanced chemical equation for the above
change.
c) Show the formation of sodium oxide by the transfer of electrons between the
combining atoms.
d) Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in the solid state but do so

when in molten state. Give reasons.
(1+2+1+1)= (5marks)
Q17. a) Draw a neat labelled diagram of human female reproductive system. Identify and
mark the following
parts: (5marks)
i) This part is also called the birth canal.

ii) The implantation and further development of embryo takes place in this part.
b) Describe the importance of prostate gland and seminal vesicles in the human male
reproductive system.
c) Explain the role of oral contraceptive pills in preventing unwanted pregnancy.
Q18. (a) Sketch the magnetic lines of force of straight current carrying conductor. State the
rules used to find the direction of this magnetic field.
(b) Is there a similar magnetic field produced around a thin beam of moving (i) alpha
particles (ii) neutrons ? Justify your
answer.
(5 marks)

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APEEJAY SCHOOL, NOIDA

CLASS X SCIENCE , HALFYEARLY EXAMINATION 2020

a) The solution turns green

Q2. The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction

Q3. The gases evolved on thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate

Q5 .Commercial electric motors do not

Q10. Choose the function of the pancreatic juice from the

Q14. Read the following information: (3 marks)

Wire Length Diameter Material Resistance

(a) Which of the wires has maximum resistance and why?

Q15. A compound ‘X’ of sodium is used as an antacid and it decomposes on strong

d) Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in the solid state but do so

i) This part is also called the birth canal.

c) Explain the role of oral contraceptive pills in preventing unwanted pregnancy.

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