10TH SCIENCE 2024 PAPER 3

Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: 3 hours Maximum 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 be 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

be in the range of 50 to 80 words.

6. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answers 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
1. Zinc granules are placed in each of the four solutions A, B, C and D as shown below decolourisation would be [1]
observed in

a) [B] and [D] b) [A] and [C]

c) [C] and [D] d) [A] and [B]

2. Observe the given figure carefully. Which of the following observation(s) is/are correct? [1]

I. A double decomposition reaction takes place.

II. Brown fumes of NO2 are evolved.

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 III. Red residue is left behind in the test tube.

a) I and III only b) I and III only

c) I and II only d) I only

3. An aqueous solution of sodium chloride is prepared in distilled water. The pH of this solution is: [1]

a) 6 b) 7

c) 8 d) 3
4. Normal salt is [1]

a) acidic with pH > 7 b) acidic with pH < 7

c) basic with pH > 7 d) neutral with ph - 7

5. Take three boiling tubes A, B and C. Pour some water in test tube A Put iron nails in it and cork it. Pour boiled [1]
distilled water in another test tube B and put iron nails in it. Add 1 ml of oil over it such that oil floats over it and
prevents the air from entering. Take some iron nails in test tube C and put some anhydrous calcium chloride in it
and cork it.
Leave all the three test tubes for one day and then observe.

In which test tube nail is rusted?

a) Tube B and C b) Tube B

c) Tube A d) Tube A and C

6. Bronze is an alloy of [1]

a) Copper, Tin and Zinc b) Copper and Zinc

c) Aluminium and Tin d) Copper and Tin

7. The molecules involving ionic bond(s) are: [1]
A. H2O
B. NaCl
C. Na2O
D. MgO

a) B, C and D b) A and C

c) A and B d) All of these

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 8. If the solute concentration of raisin is more inside then: [1]

a) endosmosis rate will be same b) endosmosis rate will be less

c) endosmosis rate will be more d) endosmosis process will not occur

9. Posture and balance of the body is controlled by. [1]

a) Pons b) Medulla

c) Cerebrum d) Cerebellum
10. In Spirogyra, asexual reproduction takes place by [1]

a) division of a cell into many cells b) division of a cell into two cells

c) formation of young cells from older cells d) breaking up of filaments into smaller bits
11. The statement that correctly describes the characteristic(s) of a gene is: [1]

a) A gene is not the information source for b) In individuals of a given species, a specific
making proteins in the cell. gene is located on a particular chromosome.

c) All the inherited traits in human beings are d) Each chromosome has only one gene
not controlled by genes. located all along its length.
12. Which of these reactions occurs during photosynthesis? [1]

a) Carbon dioxide and water are both oxidized b) Water is reduced and carbon dioxide is
oxidized

c) Carbon dioxide and water are both reduced d) Carbon dioxide is reduced and water is
oxidized
13. A ray of light is incident on a plane mirror making an angle of 90 degree with the mirror surface. The angle of [1]
reflection for this ray of light will be:

a) 60 degree b) 90 degree

c) 45 degree d) 0 degree
14. Two equilateral prisms are arranged as shown in diagram. [1]

Statement 1: If white light is incident on prism X, then the ray of light which emerges out of the prism Y will be
white light.
Statement 2: Prism Y recombines the seven colours.

a) Both statements 1 and 2 are true but b) Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
statement 2 is not the correct explanation of
statement 1.

c) Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true. d) Both statements 1 and 2 are true and
statement 2 is the correct explanation of
statement 1.
15. In the given food chain, suppose the amount of energy at fourth trophic level is 5 kJ, what will be the energy [1]
available at the producer level? Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Hawk

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 a) 5 kJ b) 50 kJ

c) 500 kJ d) 5000 kJ
16. The ozone layer is mainly damaged by: [1]

a) Carbon dioxide b) Chlorofluorocarbons

c) Methane d) Sulphur dioxide

17. Assertion (A): Paint is applied on the iron articles. [1]
Reason (R): To protect them from rain.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

18. Assertion: At puberty, in boys, the voice begins to crack and thick hair grows on the face. [1]
Reason: At puberty, there is decreased secretion of testosterone in boys.

a) Assertion and reason both are correct b) Assertion and reason both are correct
statements and reason is correct explanation statements but reason is not correct
for assertion. explanation for assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is
wrong statement. correct statement.
19. Assertion (A): There is no change in the energy of a charged particle moving in a magnetic field although a [1]
magnetic force is acting on it.
Reason (R): Work done by the centripetal force is always zero.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

20. Assertion (A): Garden is an artificial ecosystem. [1]
Reason (R): Biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem are manipulated by humans.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

Section B
21. A compound X of sodium is commonly used in kitchen for making crispy pakoras. It is also used for curing [2]
acidity in the stomach. Identify X. What is its chemical formula? State the reaction which takes place when it is
heated during cooking.
22. Mention the functions of (a) Placenta (b) Fallopian tubes (c) Uterus and (d) Ovary in the human female [2]
reproductive system.
23. What are the basic requirements for the process of photosynthesis? [2]
OR
Why does it become difficult to breathe at high altitude?
24. The power of a lens is +4D. Find the focal length of this lens. An object is placed at a distance of 50 cm from the [2]
optical centre of this lens. State the nature and magnification of the image formed by the lens and also draw a ray

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 diagram to justify your answer.
25. Earth wire is a safety measure in domestic electric circuits. Justify this statement explaining its role in case of [2]
accidental leakage of electric appliances.
OR
Draw a circuit to study the dependence of current on the potential difference across a resistor.
26. a. List two human-made ecosystems. [2]
b. We do not clean a pond in the same manner as we do in an aquarium. Give reason to justify this
statement.
Section C
27. (i) Name a metal for each case: [3]
(a) It does not react with cold as well as hot water but reacts with steam.
(b) It does not react with any physical state of water.
(ii) When calcium metal is added to water the gas evolved does not catch fire but the same gas evolved on
adding sodium metal to water catches fire. Why is it so?
28. State three reasons for the following facts: [3]
i. Sulphur is a non-metal.
ii. Magnesium is a metal.
One of the reasons must be supported with a chemical equation.
OR
Give an example of a metal which
i. is a liquid at room temperature.
ii. can be easily cut with a knife.
iii. is the best conductor of heat.
iv. is a poor conductor of heat.

29. i. State the role of ATP in cellular respiration. [3]

ii. What ensures sufficient exchange of gases in plants?
iii. State the conditions on which the direction of diffusion of gases in plant depend upon.
30. In Mendel's experiment of inheritance in which he took two contrasting characters, i.e. round green and wrinkled [3]
yellow seeds,
i. What was the phenotype of offsprings in F1 - generation?
ii. What was the ratio of offsprings in F2 - generation?

31. i. What should be the position of the object when a concave mirror is to be used [3]

a. as a shaving mirror and

b. in torches producing parallel beam of light?
ii. A man standing in front of a mirror, finds his image having a very small head and legs of normal size. What
type of mirrors are used in designing such a mirror?
32. V - I graph for two conducting wires A and B are as shown. If both wires are of the same length and same [3]
diameter, which of the two is made of a material of high resistivity? Give reasons to justify your answer.

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33. i. A hot plate of an electric oven connected to a 220 V line has two resistance coils A and B, each of 24Ω [3]
resistance, which may be used separately, in series, or in parallel. What are the currents in the three cases?
ii. Calculate the resistance of an electric bulb that allows a 10A current when connected to a 220V power
source?
Section D
34. i. Write the names of the functional groups in [5]

1.

2.

ii. Describe a chemical test to distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid.
iii. Write a chemical equation to represent what happens when hydrogen gas is passed through an unsaturated
hydrocarbons in the presence of nickel as a catalyst?
OR
Consider the molecular formula of the carbon compounds (a) and (b) given below:
(a) C3H8O

(b) C3H6O2

i. Identify the functional groups in (a) and (b) and write their structures.
ii. Are (a) and (b) isomers? Give reason.
iii. What happens when alkaline KMnO4 is added, drop by drop, into a test tube containing warm propanol? Write
the chemical equation for the reaction and state the role of alkaline KMnO4 in this reaction.

35. Distinguish between pollination and fertilisation. Mention the site and product of fertilisation in a flower. [5]
Draw a neat, labelled diagram of a pistil showing pollen tube growth and its entry into the ovule.
OR
Given below is a diagram of the human endocrine system.

Using the given diagram, answer the following questions:

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 i. How pituitary gland regulates the growth of the body?
ii. Which hormone is responsible for the carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism in the body?
iii. Which pair of glands prepare the body to deal with emergency situations?
iv. Which gland secretes insulin and what does it do in the body?
v. What is the function of endocrine glands?
36. An air bubble in water is shown in the figure. Three rays of light are incident on the air bubble. [5]

The angle of incidence of ray 1 on the air bubble is greater than the critical angle. The angle of incidence of ray
2 on the air bubble is less than the critical angle. Ray 3 is perpendicular to the surface of the bubble.
i. In figure at the point where ray 1 meets the air bubble, mark
a. the normal to the surface
b. the angle of incidence
ii. Complete the ray diagram to show how all three rays continue after they meet the air bubble.

iii. Define refractive index of water. If the speed of light in air is 3 × 108 ms-1 and the speed of light in water is
2 .2 × 108 ms-1. Calculate the refractive index of water.
OR
a. Draw and complete the following ray diagram on you answer sheet to show lateral displacement.

b. Define absolute refractive index. Give its mathematical expression.

c. Study the following diagrams:

I = Image, O = Object
Identify Mirror 1 and Mirror 2 and state one use of each.
Section E
37. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Carbon compounds can be easily oxidised on combustion. In addition to this complete oxidation, we have
reactions in which alcohols are converted to carboxylic acids.We see that some substances are capable of adding
oxygen to others. These substances are known as oxidising agents. Also some compounds are capable of adding
hydrogen. These substances are known as reducing agents.
i. Give any two examples of good oxidising agent. (1)
ii. Complete the reaction: (1)
CH3CH2CH2OH + Alk. KMnO4 →

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 iii. Give some uses of Alcohol. (2)
OR
Why Acidified potassium dichromate is called an oxidising agent? (2)
38. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
In some families, either rural or urban, females are tortured for giving birth to a female child. They do not seem
to understand the scientific reason behind the birth of a boy or a girl. In fact the mother is not responsible for the
sex of the child and it has been genetically proved that the sex of a newborn is determined by what the child
inherits from the father.
i. State the basis on which the sex of a newborn baby is determined in humans. (1)
ii. Why is the pair of sex chromosomes called a mismatched pair in males? (1)
iii. How is the original number of chromosomes present in the parents restored in the progeny? (2)
OR
Explain by giving two examples of the organisms in which the sex is not genetically determined. (2)
39. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Two or more resistances are connected in series or in parallel or both, depending upon whether we want to
increase or decrease the circuit resistance.

The two or more resistances are said to be connected in series if the current flowing through each resistor is the
same.
i. When the three resistors each of resistance R ohm are connected in series then what will be the equivalent
resistance? (1)
ii. There is a wire of length 20 cm and having resistance 20 Ω cut into 4 equal pieces and then joined in series.
What is equivalent resistance? (1)
iii. In the following circuit, find the equivalent resistance between A and B (R = 2Ω ) (2)

OR
In the given circuit, what is the current in each resistor? (2)

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