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Sample Paper 6
Class X 2023-24
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student is expected
to attempt only one of these questions.
3. Section A consists of 20 Objective Type questions carrying 1 mark each.
4. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should in the
range of 30 to 50 words.
5. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should
in the range of 50 to 80 words.
6. 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.
7. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.

SECTION-A

Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of the questions 1 – 20.

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

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2. The reaction between carbon and oxygen can be represented as

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C (s) + O 2 (g) CO 2 (g) + Heat
In which of the following type(s), the above reaction can be classified?
1. Combustion reaction
2. Displacement reaction
3. Endothermic reaction
4. Combination reaction
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 1 Only

3. A molecule of ammonia (NH3) has

(a) only single bonds
(b) only double bonds
(c) only triple bonds
(d) two double bonds and one single bond

4. Which of the following is used for dissolution of gold?

(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Sulphuric acid
(c) Nitric acid
(d) Aqua regia

5. 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.

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

1. Salt formation takes place.

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

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

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(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
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(d) 2KClO 3 2KCl + 3O 2 (g)

8. Inorganic nitrates or nitrites helps the plants for the synthesis of:
(a) Carbohydrates
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Protein

9. Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric

(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

10. A doctor advised a person to take an injection of insulin because

(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

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11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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15. 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.

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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20. Assertion : Heater wire must have high resistance will be melting point.
Reason : If resistance is high, the electric conductivity will be less.
(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.

SECTION-B

Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.

21. Name the gas which is usually produced when dil. sulphuric acid reacts with a metal. Illustrate it with an example.
How will you test the evolution of this gas.


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The soil in a field is highly acidic. List any two materials which can be added to this soil to reduce its acidity.
Give the reason of your choice.

22. What are the functions of the forebrain ?

23. “The sex of the children is determined by what they inherit from their father and not their mother”. Justify.

24. Variations are important for the survival of species overtime. Justify this statement with reasons.

25. State the two laws of reflection of light.

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A concave mirror is known as a converging mirror while a convex mirror is known as diverging mirror? Explain
why ?

26. In the following food chain, 5 J of energy is available to man. How much energy was available at producer level ?

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SECTION-C

Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.

27. How does rusting take place ? Write the conditions necessary for rusting to take place.

28. Anhydrous copper sulphate (CuSO 4) was dissolved in one beaker and hydrated copper sulphate (CuSO 4 $ 5H2 O)
was dissolved in another beaker. What heat changes do you expect in these beakers and why ?

29. Explain Mendel’s experiment with peas on inheritance of characters considering only one visible contrasting
character.


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An angiosperm plant having red coloured flowers when crossed with the other having the same colour produced 40
progenies out of which 30 plants were with red coloured flowers 10 plants were with white colour flowers.
Finds out :
(a) What is the possible genotype of parent plants ?
(b) Which trait is dominated and recessive?
(c) What is this cross called as and what is its phenotyping ratio ?

30. A person suffering from short-sightedness can see clearly only upon a distance of 2 metres. Find the nature and
power of the lens required to correct his vision.

31. (a) An object is placed at the focus of a convex lens. Draw a ray diagram to locate the position of the image
formed, if any state its position and nature.
(b) An object placed 50 cm from a lens produces a virtual image at a distance of 10 cm from the lens. Find the
focal length of the lens and also state the type of the lens used.

32. (a) Write the mathematical expression for Joule’s law of heating.
(b) Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 coulomb of charge in two hours through a potential
difference of 40 V.

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Two electric lamps rated 100 W, 220 V and 25 W, 220 V are connected in parallel. Calculate the total electric
current in the circuit.

33. Define an ecosystem. Draw a block diagram to show the flow of energy in an ecosystem.

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SECTION-D

Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.

34. A metal E is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in the air, it catches fire. When the
product formed is dissolved in water it turns red litmus to blue.
(i) Name the metal E .
(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and when the product is dissolved in
water.
(iii) Explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride.


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(a) What is an ionic bond ?
(b) How is an ionic bond formed ?
(c) Writs the formation of magnesium chloride.

35. (a) Draw the diagram of a flower to show its male and female reproductive parts. Label the following parts in
it :
(i) Ovary
(ii) Anther
(iii) Filament
(iv) Stigma
(b) How does fusion of male and female gametes take place in plants?


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Differentiate between blood and lymph.

36. What is meant by magnetic force ? Name and explain the rule to determine the direction of force experienced by
a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field. How does this force gets affected on :
(i) doubling the magnitude of current.
(ii) reversing the direction of current flow and
(iii) reversing the direction of magnetic field?

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. There are different types of chemical reactions occurring around us or being carried out for the benefit of
mandkind, e.g. combination reactions, decomposition reactions, displacement reactions, precipitation reactions,
reduction-oxidation (redox) reactions, photochemical reactions etc.
Now, answer the following questions :
(i) Combustion of coke is a combination reaction. CO 2 is not a pollutant. Then, why is combustion of coke
harmful?
(ii) Which reaction followed by two combination reactions are involved in white wash of walls?
(iii) Give one use of tin plating in daily life.


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(iv) How photochemical reactions have played an important in photography?

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38. Reproduction (or procreation or breeding) is the biological process by which new individual organisms-“offspring”
are produced from their “parents”. Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all known life; each individual
organism exists as the result of reproduction. There are two forms of reproduction: asexual and sexual. In asexual
reproduction, an organism can reproduce without the involvement of another organism. Asexual reproduction
is not limited to single-celled organisms. The cloning of an organism is a form of asexual reproduction. By
asexual reproduction, an organism creates a genetically similar or identical copy of itself. The evolution of sexual
reproduction is a major puzzle for biologists. Sexual reproduction typically requires the sexual interaction of two
specialized organisms, called gametes, which contain half the number of chromosomes of normal cells and are
created by meiosis, with a male typically fertilizing a female of the same species to create a fertilized zygote. This
produces offspring organisms whose genetic characteristics are derived from those of the two parental organisms.
Asexual reproduction is a process by which organisms create genetically similar or identical copies of themselves
without the contribution of genetic material from another organism. Bacteria divide asexually via binary fission.
Sexual reproduction is a biological process that creates a new organism by combining the genetic material of two
organisms in a process that starts with meiosis, a specialized type of cell division.

(i) What do you mean by reproduction?

(ii) How many forms of reproduction are there? What are they?
(iii) What do you mean by asexual reproduction?


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(iv) What do you mean by sexual reproduction?

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39. Mr. Rakesh was helping her daughter Aruna at home understanding about the basics of reflection of light. He
found the simplest way to convey the role of curved mirrors using stainless steel teaspoon. Aruna got surprised
to know that virtual image is that which can be seen but cannot be obtained on the screen. Mr. Rakesh then
explained the formation of image using Ray diagrams.

(i) What do you mean by reflection of light?

(ii) The angle between incident ray and reflected ray is 60°. What is the value of angle of incidence?
(iii) A ray of light is incident on a plane mirror at an angle of 30°.what is the angle of reflection?


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(iv) What happens to a light ray that is incident normally on a surface?

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