PRE-BOARD SET-2

Std. X (2022 – 2023)

Date: 30.01.2023 Science Marks: 80
Name: _______________________ School & Shift: _____________Div: _____Roll No: _____

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 1 mark each.
iv) Section B consists of 6 Very Short Answer type questions carrying 02 marks each.
Answers to these questions should be in the range of 30 - 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 - 80 words.
vi) Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 80 - 120 words.
vi) 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.

1. Choose the correct option: (1)

(a) In Chlor-alkali process, Cl2 is given off at anode and H2 is given off at cathode.
(b) In Chlor-alkali process, Cl2 is given off at cathode and H2 is given off at anode.
(c) In Chlor-alkali process, NaHCO3 is produced.
(d) In Chlor-alkali process, H2SO4 is produced.

2. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? (1)
Al + Fe2O3 → Al2O3 + 3Fe
1. Iron oxide is getting oxidized.
2. Aluminium is getting reduced.
3. Aluminium is acting as reducing agent.
4. Iron oxide is acting as oxidizing agent.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 4

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3. Rusting of iron can be prevented by: (1)
1. Painting
2. Galvanisation
3. Electrolytic refining
4. Alloying
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4. Equal volumes of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions of same (1)
concentration are mixed, and the pH of the resulting solution is checked with a pH
paper. What would be the colour obtained?

(a) Red
(b) Orange
(c) Yellowish green
(d) Blue

5. Which of the following are correctly matched? (1)

1. Dissolution Solute gets dissolved in a solvent.

2. Exothermic Heat is absorbed.
3. Reversible change Reactants can be obtained.

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

6. A visually challenged student must perform a lab test to detect the presence of acid (1)
in a given solution. The acid-base indicator preferred by him will be:
(a) Blue litmus
(b) Clove oil
(c) Red cabbage extract
(d) Hibiscus extract

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7. Select an ester from the following: (1)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

8. (1)
An experiment is set up as shown. Flasks 1 and 2 contain lime water. Air is pumped
through the flasks.

What is the appearance of lime water in flasks 1 and 2 after a period of ten minutes?

(a) Flask 1 – Clear; Flask 2 – Clear

(b) Flask 1 – Clear; Flask 2 – White/Cloudy
(c) Flask 1 – White/Cloudy; Flask 2 – Clear
(d) Flask 1 – White/Cloudy; Flask 2 – White/Cloudy

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9. Observe the following figure and select the correct option which labels A, B, and C (1)
correctly.

(a) A- Bowman’s capsule, B- Glomerulus, C- Henle’s Loop

(b) A- Bowman’s capsule, B- Henle’s Loop, C- Glomerulus
(c) A- Glomerulus, B- Collecting duct, C- Bowman’s capsule
(d) A- Glomerulus, B- Bowman’s capsule, C- Collecting duct

10. In peas, a pure tall plant (TT) is crossed with a pure short plant (tt). The ratio of pure (1)
tall plants to pure short plants in the F2 generation is:
(a) 1:3
(b) 3:1
(c) 1:1
(d) 2:1

11. Which of the following statements are true about the brain? (1)
i. The main thinking part of brain is hind brain.
ii Centres of hearing, smell, memory, sight etc. are in fore brain.
iii. Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, blood pressure is controlled by the
medulla in the hind brain.
iv Cerebellum does not control posture and balance of the body
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

12. The correct sequence of reproductive stages seen in flowering plants is: (1)
(a) gametes, zygote, embryo, seedling
(b) zygote, gametes, embryo, seedling
(c) seedling, embryo, zygote, gametes
(d) gametes, embryo, zygote, seedling

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13. Two resistors are shown in the figure below. (1)

When connected to a battery, will have -

(a) same current flowing through them when connected in parallel
(b) same current flowing through them when connected in series
(c) same potential difference across them when connected in series
(d) different potential difference across them when connected in parallel

14. Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the magnetic field produced by a (1)
current- carrying wire?

(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D

15. A battery of 10 volt carries 20,000 C of charge through a resistance of 20 Ω. The (1)
work done in 10 seconds is

(a) 2 × 103 joule

(b) 2 × 105 joule
(c) 2 × 104 joule
(d) 2 × 102 joule

16. The wire with black insulation is- (1)

(a) Live wire
(b) Neutral wire
(c) Ground wire
(d) None of these

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 Q. no. 17 to 20 are Assertion – Reasoning based questions.
These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions 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: Chips manufacturers usually flush bags of chips with oxygen gas. (1)
Reason: The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked
by unpleasant smell and taste is called rancidity.
18. Assertion: Monohybrid cross deals with inheritance of one pair of contrasting (1)
characters.
Reason: Dihybrid cross deals with inheritance of two pairs of contrasting
characters.
19. Assertion: Lungs always contain residual volume of air. (1)
Reason: It provides sufficient time for oxygen to be absorbed and carbon dioxide to
be released.
20. Assertion: When electric current is passed through a copper wire, magnetic needle (1)
kept near to wire shows deflection.
Reason: The electric current through copper wire has produced magnetic field.

Section B
(Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions)
21. A metal A which is used in thermite process, when heated with oxygen gives an (2)
oxide B which is amphoteric in nature. Identify A and B. Write down the reactions
of oxide of B with NaOH.

OR
Explain, why does calcium metal after reacting with water starts floating on its
surface. Write the chemical equation for the reaction.

22. If you keep the potted plant horizontally for 2-3 days, what type of movements would (2)
be shown by the shoot and root after two or three days. Give reason in support of
your answer.

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23. What are the two functions performed by hydrochloric acid in our stomach? (2)

24. In photosynthesis, energy transformation takes place. Justify the statement. What (2)
are the necessary conditions of autotrophic nutrition?

25. The traffic light signals are in red colour. Why? (2)

OR

Define Tyndall Effect. Give any one phenomenon observed in our daily life which is
based on this effect.

26. (a) If 10,000 J solar energy is available to green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem, (2)
how much energy will be available to the secondary consumers?

(b) As an individual, suggest two measures to generate the least garbage ?

Section C
(Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.)

27. An aqueous solution of metal nitrate ‘P’ reacts with sodium bromide solution to form (3)
yellow precipitate ‘Q’ which is used in photography. ‘Q’ on exposure to sunlight
undergoes decomposition to form metal present along with a reddish brown gas.
Identify ‘P’ and ‘Q’. Write the balanced chemical equation showing the formation of
‘Q’. Also, identify the type of reaction.

28. Illustrate the formation of bond with electron dot structure in: (3)
i) Sodium chloride ii) Magnesium chloride
Identify the cation and anion present in Magnesium chloride.

29. (a) Normally in adult the initial filtrate in kidney is about 180L daily, but only a litre or (3)
two is excreted. Why?
(b) Stomata remains closed in desert plants during daytime. How do they perform
photosynthesis?
(c) What is translocation?

OR

(a) State any two differences between arteries and veins.

(b) Define Transpiration

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30. Vijay wants to have an erect image of an object using a converging mirror of focal (3)
length 40cm.
(i) Specify the range of distance where the object can be placed in front of the mirror.
Give reason for your answer.
(ii) Will the image be bigger or smaller than the object?
(iii) Draw a ray diagram to show the image formation in this case.

31. Name the type of mirror used in the following situations and support your answer (3)
with a reason:
(i) Headlights of a car.
(ii) Side/rear-view mirror of a vehicle.
(iii) Solar furnace.

32. (a) Why is alternating current preferred over direct current? List any two reasons. (3)
(b) What is the meaning of the term ‘frequency’ of an alternating current? What is its
value in India?
OR
What is a solenoid ? Show with the help of a diagram that a solenoid is similar to a
bar magnet.

33. What is a food chain? Why is the flow of energy in an ecosystem unidirectional? (3)
Explain.
Section D
(Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions)

34. (a) What is a catalyst? Write the chemical equation to represent the hydrogenation of (5)
ethene.
(b) Which of the following compounds belong to the same homologous series and
why?
C2 H6, C2H6O2, C2H6O, C4H10
Name the identified members.
OR
(a) Draw an electron dot structure of ethene.
(b) Write balanced chemical equation for the following:
(i) Reaction of ethyl alcohol with sodium
(ii) Dehydration of ethanol
(iii) Reaction of ethanoic acid with sodium carbonate
(iv) Oxidation of ethanol

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35. (a) Differentiate between Pollination and Fertilization. (Any two points) (5)
(b) State in brief the two functions of the following parts of the human female
reproductive system:

(i) Ovary

(ii) Fallopian tube

(iii) Uterus

OR
(a) Draw neat diagram of longitudinal section of flower and label the following parts:
(i) Tube like part of pistil
(ii) Part where pollen grains are produced

(b) What are variations? Why is variation beneficial to the species but not
necessarily for the individual? Explain with example.

36. (a) Find the equivalent resistance of the following circuit: (5)

(b) Two lamps, one is rated 100 W at 220 V, and the other 60 W at 220 V, are
connected in parallel to a 220 V supply. Find the current drawn from the supply
line.

(c) Why we need a 5 A fuse for an electric iron which consumes 1 kW power at
220 V?

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 Section E
(Q.no. 37 to 39 are case – based / data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts.)
37. Activity series: Relative reactivities of metals

(a) Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction when iron nail is added to (2)
copper sulphate solution? What is the colour change?

(b) Identify the two metals which react with very dilute nitric acid to evolve hydrogen (2)
gas. Why with other metals dilute nitric acid do not evolve hydrogen gas?
OR
(b) Which two metals are kept in kerosene for storage and why?

38. The way in which traits are passed from one generation to the next-and sometimes
skip generations-was first explained by Gregor Mendel. By experimenting with pea
plant breeding, Mendel developed three principles of inheritance by his monohybrid
and dihybrid crosses that described the transmission of genetic traits, before anyone
knew, genes existed. Mendel's insight greatly expanded the understanding of genetic
inheritance and led to the development of new experimental methods.

One of the most impressive things about Mendel's thinking lies in the notation that he
used to represent his data. Mendel's notation of a capital and a lowercase letter (Aa)
for the hybrid genotype represented what we now know as the two alleles of
one gene: A and a.

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 (a) The genotype of pure tall, green stemmed tomato plants is denoted as ‘TTGG’ (2)
and that of dwarf, purple-stemmed tomato plants as ‘ttgg’.
(i) Write the genotype and the phenotype of F1 generation if these plants are cross
pollinated.
(ii) What is the phenotypic ratio of F2 generation in this case.

(b) What did Mendel's dihybrid cross prove? (1)

(c) Give one point of difference between dominant and recessive trait. (1)
OR
(c) Write the genotype of: (i) pure yellow round seed plant (ii) pure green wrinkled
seed plant

39. When
3 light ray goes from one transparent medium to another transparent medium, it
suffers a change in direction, into second medium. The extent of the change in
direction suffered by the phenomenon of change in the path of light rays when going
from one medium to another medium is known as refraction. The refractive index
variable is most symbolized by the letter n in descriptive text and mathematical
equations.

(a) The speed of yellow light in a liquid is 2.4 × 108m/sec. Find the refractive index of (2)
the liquid.
(b) A ray of light enters the glass from air. It bends towards normal. Why? (1)

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(c) Retrace the diagram given below in your answer book and complete the path of (1)
ray.

OR

(c) What happens when a ray of light strikes the surface of separation between the
two media at right angle? Give reason in support of your answer.

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