COMMON PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION 2022-23

Subject: (Science -086)

Date: Time Allowed: 3hours
Class: X Max. Marks: 80

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 questions carrying 02 marks each.
Answers to these questions should 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 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 one most appropriate option out of the four options given
for each of the questions 1 – 20
Q. Questions Marks
No
1 What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to 1
iron fillings as shown in the figure?

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 (a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.
(b) Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced.
(c) No reaction takes place.
(d) Iron salt and water are produced.
2 CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O 1
Which of the following pairs is correct regarding to
oxidation and reduction?

Oxidation Reduction
(a) CuO H2
(b) H2 CuO
(c) H2O H2
(d) H2 H2O
3 Test tubes A, B and C contain zinc sulphate, silver nitrate 1
and iron (II) sulphate solutions respectively as shown in the
figure. Copper pieces are added to each test tube. Blue
colour will appear in case of

(a) Test tube A

(b) Test tube B
(c) Test tube C
(d) All the test tubes
4 An aqueous solution turns the red litmus solution blue. 1
Excess addition of which of the following solutions would
reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid

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5 In an attempt to demonstrate electrical 1
conductivity through an electrolyte, the following apparatus
was set up. Which among the following statement(s) is
(are) correct?

(i) Bulb will not glow because the electrolyte is not acidic.
(ii) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and
furnishes ions for conduction.
(iii) Bulb will not glow because the circuit is incomplete.
(iv) Bulb will not glow because its glowing depends
upon the type of electrolytic solution.
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) only
(d) (iv) only
6 10ml solution of NaOH is found to be completely neutralised 1
by 8ml of a given solution of HCl. If we take 20ml of same
solution of NaOH, the amount of HCl solution required to
neutralise it will be
(a) 4 ml
(b) 8 ml
(c) 12 ml
(d) 16 ml
7 The image represents the structure of a few hydrocarbon 1
compounds.

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 Which of these compounds can be classified as alkynes?
(a) only (A)
(b) only (B)
(c) both (A) and (D)
(d) both (B) and (C)
8 Observe the diagrammatic representation of a process 1
happening in our body.

In which of these regions or organs could it be taking

place?
(i) Lungs (ii) Heart (iii) kidneys
(a) Only in lungs
(b) Only in heart
(c) Only lungs and kidneys
(d) In all lungs, heart and kidneys
9 Vijay’s neighbour had moved on to some other location. He 1
notices a pot lying in his neighbour’s compound. Which type
of tropism did he observe in the fallen pot?

(a) Hydrotropism

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 (b) Phototropism
(c) Geotropism
(d) Chemotropism
10 The method used for growing Jasmine and Rose are – 1
(a) Jasmine by fragmentation and Rose by regeneration
(b) Jasmine by regeneration and Rose by fragmentation
(c) Jasmine by layering and Rose by cutting
(d) Jasmine by cutting and Rose by layering
11 A zygote which has an X-chromosome inherited from the 1
father will develop into a:
(a) boy
(b) girl
(c) X-Chromosome does not determine the sex of a child
(d) either boy or girl
12 In peas, a pure round seed plant (RR) is crossed with a 1
pure wrinkled seed plant (rr). The ratio of pure round seed
plants to pure wrinkled seed plants in F2 is
(a) 1 : 3
(b) 3 : 1
(c) 1 : 1
(d) 2 : 1
13If R1 and R2 be the resistance of the filament of 40 W and 60 1
W respectively operating 220 V, then
(a) R1 < R2
(b) R2 < R1
(c) R1 = R2
(d) R1 ≥ R2
14 A cylindrical conductor of length ‘l’ and uniform area of cross- 1
section ‘A’ has resistance ‘R’. The area of cross-section of
another conductor of the same material and same resistance
but of length ‘2l’ is
(a) A/2
(b) 3A/2
(c) 2A
(d) 3A
15 A uniform magnetic field exists in the plane of paper 1
pointing from left to right as shown in figure. In the field an
electron and a proton move as shown. The electron and the
proton experience

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 (a) Forces both pointing into the plane of paper
(b) Forces both pointing out of the plane of paper
(c) Forces pointing into the plane of paper and out of the
plane of paper, respectively.
(d) Force pointing opposite and along the direction of the
uniform magnetic field respectively.
16 Which one of the given statements is not true? 1
(a) In a house circuit, lamps are used in parallel
(b) Switches, fuses and circuit breakers should be placed
in the neutral
wire
(c) An electric iron has its earth wire connected to the
metal case to prevent the user receiving a shock
(d) When connecting a three-core cable to a 13 A three
pin plug, the red wire goes to the live pin
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 (A): - AgBr is used on photographic films. 1
Reason(R): - AgBr is photosensitive and changes to Ag and
bromine in presence of sunlight and undergoes
decomposition reaction.
18 Assertion (A): Lipases help in the emulsification of fats. 1
Reason(R): Lipases hydrolyses fats and oils.
19 Assertion (A): Mendel selected the pea plant for his 1
experiments.
Reason (R): Pea plant is cross-pollinating and has
unisexual flowers.
20 Assertion (A): The magnetic field inside a solenoid is 1
uniform.
Reason(R): The magnetic field lines inside a solenoid are
parallel.
SECTION – B

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 Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
21 Generally when metals are treated with mineral acids, 2
hydrogen gas is liberated. But when metals (except Mg and
Mn) are treated with HNO3, hydrogen is not liberated. Why?
OR
Why does calcium start floating when added to water? Write
chemical equation for the reaction between calcium and
water.
22 The length of the small intestine differs in various animals 2
depending on the food they eat. Identify which of the two
belongs to a carnivore and herbivore respectively. Justify
your answer with a reason.

23 Name the component of blood which transport: 2

(i) Carbon dioxide, food and nitrogenous wastes
(ii) Oxygen
24 Sheetal was chopping vegetables while watching television 2
in the drawing room. Suddenly, she smells something
burning and sees smoke in the kitchen. She rushes out to
the kitchen immediately. Was Sheetal’s action voluntary or
involuntary?
25 A person is unable to see distinctly the objects closer than 1 2
m. Name the defect of vision he is suffering from. Draw ray
diagrams to illustrate the cause of the defect and its
correction by suitable lens.
26 What is the significance of food chain in an ecosystem? 2
SECTION - C
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27 On heating lead nitrate in a boiling tube, lead oxide, oxygen 3
gas and a brown gas X is formed.
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction
(b) Identify the brown gas X evolved.
(c) Identify the type of reaction.
28 (a) How is copper obtained from its sulphide ore? Give 3
equations of the reactions.

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 (b) In the electrolytic refining of metal M, name the
cathode and the anode.
29 How do leaves of plants help in excretion? 3
OR
Give reasons:
i) Respiratory rate in aquatic organisms is higher than in
terrestrial organisms.
ii) Capillaries are the thinnest blood vessels.
iii) Trachea does not collapse when there is no air in it.
30 Magnetic field lines of two magnets are shown in fig. A and 3
fig. B.

i. Select the figure that represents the correct pattern of

field lines.
ii. Give reasons for your answer.
iii. Also name the poles of the magnets facing each other
31 (a) Explain the term ‘absolute refractive index of a medium’ 3
and write an expression to relate it with the speed of
light in vacuum.
(b) Calculate the refractive index of the material of a glass
slab. Given that the speed of light through the glass slab
is 2×108 m/s and in air is
3×108 m/s.
32 (a) Name the type of mirror used in the following and 3
reason for using it:
i. Solar furnace
ii. Rear view mirror in a vehicle
(b) A real image, 1/5th the size of the object, is formed at
a distance of 18 cm from a mirror. What is the nature of
the mirror? Calculate its focal length.
OR
(a)What is meant by power of a lens? Write its SI unit.
(b)A student uses a lens of focal length 40 cm and another
of –20 cm.
Write the nature and power of each lens.
33 i) With the help of equations, explain the formation of 3
ozone in the atmosphere.

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 ii) Suggest any two methods to manage the disposal of
non-biodegradable waste.
SECTION - D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34 a) Two carbon compounds X and Y have the molecular 5
formula C3H6 and C4H10 respectively. Which one of the
two is most likely to show addition reaction? Justify your
answer. AIso give the chemical equation to explain the
process of addition reaction in this case.
b) Draw the structure of the following compounds and identify
the functional group present in them:
i) butanoic acid ii) bromopropane
OR
a) Observe the figure below and answer the following
questions

(i ) What change would you observe in the calcium

hydroxide solution taken in test tube B?
(ii) Write the reaction involved in test tube A
(iii) Would you expect the same change if ethanol is
given instead of ethanoic acid?
b) Define isomerism. Draw all possible isomers of butane.
35 Based on the given diagram answer the questions given 5
below:

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 (a) Label the parts A, B, C and D.
(b) Name the hormone secreted by testis and mention its
role.
(c) State the functions of B and C in the process of
reproduction.

OR
(a) Identify the given diagram. Name the parts 1 to 5.

(b) What is contraception? List three advantages of

adopting contraceptive measures.
36 In the circuit given below, the resistors R1, R2 and R3 have 5
the values 10 ,
20  and 30  respectively, which have been connected to
a battery of 12 V.

(a) Calculate
(i) the current through each resistor,
(ii) the total circuit resistance, and
(iii) the total current in the circuit.
(b) Find the minimum resistance that can be made using
four resistors, each of 20 .
SECTION – E
Q.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 Sample pieces of five metals P, Q, R, S and T are added to 4
the tabulated solutions separately. The results observed are
shown in the table given below.

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 Metal Solutions
CuSO4 ZnSO4 FeSO4 AgNO3
P No No No A coating
change change change on metal
Q Brown ----------- Grey A coating
coating - deposit on metal
R No No No No change
change change change
S ----------- No No Brown
----- change change deposit
T Brown New New New
deposit coating coating coating

Based on the observations recorded in the table, answer

the following questions.
(i) Which is the most reactive metal?
(ii) Arrange P, Q, R, S and T in the increasing order of
reactivity.
(iii) Which of the following listed metals can displace
Zinc from its salt solution? Give reason for your
answer.
Copper, Lead, Magnesium, Silver.
OR
(iii) What will you observe when iron nails are dipped in
copper sulphate solution? Write the chemical
equation of the reaction.
38 Visit any town or city, and we are sure to find heaps of 4
garbage all over the place. Visit any place of tourist interest
and we are sure to find the place littered with empty food
wrappers. Improvements in our life-style have resulted in
greater amounts of waste material generation. Changes in
attitude also have a role to play, with more and more
things we use becoming disposable. Changes in packaging
have resulted in much of our waste becoming non-
biodegradable. What do you think will be the impact of
these on our environment?
(i) What are non-biodegradable substances?
(ii) Mention one reason for much of our waste becoming
non-biodegradable.
(iii) List two biodegradable and non-biodegradable
substances from your kitchen.
OR
(iii) Write two difference between biodegradable and non-
biodegradable substances
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39 A student focused the image of a candle flame on a white 4
screen by placing the flame at various distances from a
convex lens. He noted his observations as follows
S. No Distance of flame from Distance of the screen
the lens (cm) from the lens (cm)
1 60 20
2 40 24
3 30 30
4 24 40
5 15 70

(i) From the above table, find the focal length of lens
without using lens formula.
(ii) Which set of observation is incorrect? Justify your
answer
(iii) Out of the five incident rays shown in the following
diagram,
find any two incident rays that are obeying the laws of
refraction of light and may be used for locating the
position of the image formed by a convex lens. Use
these two rays in finding the position, size and nature of
the image formed when an object is placed between F1
and 2F1 of a convex lens.

OR
(iii) The magnification of an image formed by a lens is –1.
If the distance of the image from the optical centre of
the lens is 25 cm, where is the object placed? Draw a
labelled diagram to show the image formation in this
case.

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