SECTION - A (20 x 1= 20)

In this section, Questions No. l to 20 are Multiple-Choice Questions.

All questions are compulsory.
1. Identify the product 'X obtained in the following chemicalreaction : 1

CaCO, X+CO,
(A) Quick lime (B) Gypsum
(C) Lime Stone (D) Plaster of Paris
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2. Select a pair of natural indicator from the following:
(A) Litmus and methyl orange
(B) Turmeric and Litmus
(C) Phenolphthalein and methyl orange
(D) Methyl orange and Turmeric
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3. A chemicalcompound used in glass, soap and paper industries is
(A) Washing Soda Nogcozla,o (B) Baking Soda NaHcoz
(C) Bleaching Powder aoc, (D) Common Salt Nac
4. The structural formula of Cyclohexane is
H
H
H -H
C
H H
(A) H-C C- H (B) C-H
/ H
HC=C-H H

C C- H
H-C
H H
(C) H (D)
H CC

H H

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 5. Consider the following Chemical equation : 1

aAl,0, +b HCI c AlCI, + d H,0

In order to balance this chemical equation, the values of a, b, c and d must

be

(A) 1, 6, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 6. 3 and 2

(C) 2, 6, 2 and 3 (D) 2, 6, 3 and 2

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6. Which one of the following hydrocarbons is different from the others ?

(A) CHË0 (B) C,H4

(C) GH2 (D) CH6

Which one of the following reactions is different from the remaining three 1
7.

(A) NaCl + AgN0, ’ AgCl + NaNO,

(B) Ca0 + H,0- Ca(OH),

(C) KNO, + H,SO4 ’ KHSO4 + HNO,

(D) ZnCl, + H,S ’ ZnS + 2HCI

promotes cell division. 1

8. Select from the followingaplant hormone which
(A) Gibberellins (B) Auxins

(C) Abscissic Acid (D) Cytokinins

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 9. Part(s)of a flower which attracts insects for pollination is (are)
(A) petals and Sepals (B) anther and Stigma

() petals only (D) sepals only

10. In an experiment to study independent inheritance of two separate traits :

shape and colour of seeds, the ratio of the different combinations in F,
progeny would be 1

(A) 1:3 (B) 1:2:1

(C) 9: 3:3:1 (D) 9:1:1:3

11. Which of the following statement (s) is (are) true about human heart ?
(a) Right atrium receives oxygenated blood from lungs through
pulmonary artery.

(b) Left atrium transfers oxygenated blood to left ventricle which sends
it tovarious parts of the body.

(c) Right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from different parts of the
body through vena cava.

(d) Left atrium transfers oxygenated blood to aorta which sends it to

different parts of the body.

(A) (b) only (B) (a) and (d)

(C) (b) and (c) (D) (b) and (d)

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 12. A cross between two tall pea plants resulted in offsprings having a few

dwarf plants. The gene-combination of the parental plants must be 1

(A) Tt and Tt (B) Tt and tt

(C) TT and tt (D) TT and Tt

13. The Phenomena of light involved in the formation of a rainbow in the sky
are 1

(A) Refraction, dispersion and reflection

(B) Refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection

(C) Dispersion, scattering and reflection

(D) Dispersion, refraction and internal reflection

14. Incase of four wires of same material, the resistance will be minimum if
the diameter and length of the wire respectively are 1

(A) D/2and L/4 (B) D/4 and 4L

(C) 2D and L (D) 4D and 2L

15. Afood chain will be more advantageous in terms of energy if it has

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(A) 2 trophic levels (B) 3trophic leve.ls

(C) 4 trophic levels (D) 5trophic levels

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16. Consider the following statements about ozone
(a) Ozone is poisonous gas.
(b) Ozone shields the earth's surface from the infrared radiation from

the sun.

(c) Ozone is a product of UV radiations acting on oxygen molecule.

(d) At the lower level of the earth's atmosphere, ozone performs most
essentialfunction.

The correct statements are

(A) (a) and (b) (B) (a) and (c)

(C) (b) and (c) (D) (b)and (d)

Q. Nos. 17 to 20 consists 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 correct explanation of (A).

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

17. Assertion (A) : A piece of Zinc metal gets reddish brown coating when
kept in copper sulphate solution for some time.
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Reason (R) : Copper is more reactive metal than Zinc.

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 18. Assertion (A) : Offsprings produced by asexual reproduction are
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genetically similar to the parents.

Reason (R): Asexual reproduction involves a single parent.

on the road. 1
19. Assertion (A) :Red light signals are used to stop the vehicles
be visible
Reason (R) : Red coloured light is scattered the most so as to
from a large distance.

20. Assertion (A) : The waste we generate daily may be biodegradable or

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non-biodegradable.

Reason (R) : The waste generated, if not disposed off properly may cause
serious environmental problems.

SECTION - B

Question Nos. 21 to 26 are very short answer type questions. Each

question carries marks.

21. When magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, an ash of white colour is

produced. Write chemical equation for the reaction giving the chemical
name of the ash produced. State the type of chemical reaction giving
justification for your answer. 2

22. Where are auxins synthesized ? How do they promote phototropism ? 2

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 23. (a) List any two pairs of visible contrasting
characters of garden pes
plants used by Mendel for his experiments stating the
dominant and
recessive characters in each pair.
OR

23. (b) In human beings, the probability of getting a male or a female child
is 50%. Explain with the help of a flow diagram only. 2

24. When do we say that a particular person is suffering from hypermetropia ?

List two causes of this defect. Name the type of lens used to
correct this
defect.
2

25. (a) Draw a labelled diagram toshow the

pattern of magnetic field lines
produced due to a current carrying straight conductor. Mark on it
the direction of current in the conductor and
the direction of
magnetic field lines.
2

OR

25. (b) Name the device used to magnetise a piece of

magnetic material.
Draw a labelled diagram to show the
arrangement used for the
magnetisation of a cylinder made of soft iron. 2

26.What are decomposers ? List two consequences of their absence in an

ecosystem. 2

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 SECTION -C
Question Nos. 27 to 33 are short answer type questions. Each
question carries 3 marks.
e7. State reasons for the following : 3

(a) Zinc oxide is an amphoteric oxide.

(b) Sodium metal is stored in bottle filled with kerosene oil.

(c) In the reactions of nitric acid with metals, generally hydrogen gas is
not evolved.

8. (a) State giving reason the reduction process to obtain the following
metals from their compounds: 3

(i) Mercury,
(i) Copper and
(ii) Sodium
OR

28. (b) State giving reason for the change in appearance observed when
each of
the following metal is exposed toatmospheric air for some time :
(i) Silver,

(ii) Copper and

(ii) Iron

29. We water the soil but it reaches the topmost leaves of the
plants. Explain
in brief the process involved. 3

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 30 (a List twoconstituents of Central Nervous System (CNS). How are
these componentsprotected from injuries ?
(b) Write two limitations of the use of electrical
impulses. 3

31 Name and explain the phenomenon of light due to

which the path of a
bear of light becomes visible when it enters a
smoke filled room through
a small hole. Also state the
dependence of colour of the light we receive on
the size of the particle of the
medium through which the beam of light
passes.

: Explain in brief the function of an electric fuse in

adomestic circuit. An
electric heater of current rating 3 kW: 220 V
is to be operated in an
electric circuit of rating 5 A. What is likely to
happen when the heater is
switched "ON? Justify your answer with
necessary calculation. 3

State Ohm's law. Write formula for the

equivalent resistance R, of
the parallel combination of three
resistors of values R,, R, and Rg
b) Find the resistance of the following network of resistors :
R

R
X*
R
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 Question Nos. 34 to 36 SECTION -D
are long
carries5 markS.
answer type questions. Each
question
34. (a) (i)
Five solutions A, B, C, D
showed pH as 4, 1, 13, 7 and E when tested with pH paper
and 10
(1)
Strongly acidic (2)
respectively. Which solution is :
(4) Neutral
and (5) WeaklyStrongly alkaline (3) Weakly acidic
increasing order of alkaline ? Arrange
the
H ion solutions in
(iü) Write the name and concentration.
formula of (1) an acidic salt and (2) a
salt giVing the
name of the parent acid basic
form the salt in and parent base
each case. used to
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OR
34. (b) Name and state in brief
the process
hydroxide from sodium chloride. which is used to
In this process prepare sodium
product two gases X and Y are along with the main
Name X and Y also given off at the two
specifying the name of their electrodes.
which each gas is
obtained. One of these gasesrespective electrode at
when reacts with dry
calcium hydroxide produces a
water treatment plants and compound Z which is widely used in
textile
chemical equation for the reaction industries, Name Z and write
involved in its formation. 5

3. (a) (1) What are spores ? On which

do they overcome
structures are they formed ? How
unfavourable conditions ? Name the organism
which multiplies with the help of these
(1) Give two
structures.
reasons why somne plants are grown by the
method of
vegetative propagation. List two methods used to grow
plants
vegetatively. 5
OR
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 35. (b) (i) Study the diagram given below and name the parts marked as
A, B and C. What happens when B reaches C in the ovary ?
Mention its significance.

(ii) Write the post fertilisation changes that occur in a flower. 5

36. (a) (i) Draw a ray diagram to show the path of the refracted ray in
each of the following cases:
A ray of light incident on a concave lens
(1) parallel to its principal axis, and
(2) is directed towards its principal focus.
(i) A4 em tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of
convex lens of focal length 24 cm. The distance of object from
the lens is 16 cm. Find the position and size of image formed. 5
OR
36. (b) (i) Draw a ray diagram to show the path of the reflected ray in
each of the following cases :
A ray of light incident on a convex mirror

(1) parallel to its principal axis, and

(2) is directed towards its principal focus

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 35. (b) () Study the diagram given below and name the parts marked as
A, B and C. What happens when B reaches C in the ovary?
Mention its significance.

(ii) Write the post fertilisation changes that occur in a flower. 5

36. (a) ) Draw a ray diagram to show the path of the refracted ray in
each of the following cases :
Aray of light incident on a concave lens

(1) parallel to its principal axis, and

(2) is directed towards its principal focus.
(ü) A 4 cm tall object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of
convex lens of focal length 24 cm. The distance of object from
the lens is 16 cm. Find the position and size of image formed. 5
OR
36. (b) i) Draw a ray diagram to show the path of the reflected ray in
each of the following cases :
A ray of light incident on a convex mirror
(1) parallel toits principal axis, and
(2) is directed towards itsprincipal focus

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 () A L6em tall candle flane is placed
perpendicular to the principal
aNIN of a concave nmirror of focal length 12 cm. If the distannce of the
flame from the pole of the mirror is 18 cm, use mirror formula to
deternmine the position and size of the image formed. 5

SECTION -E
Question Nos. 37 to 39 are Case/Source based questions. Each question
carries 4 narks.
87. More than throe million carbon compounds have been
discovered in the
field of chemistry. The diversity of these compounds is due to the capacity
of carbon atoms for bonding with one another as well as with other
atoms.
Most of the carbon compounds are poor conductors of electricity and have
low melting and boiling points. 4
(a) Write the molecular formula of first two members of
homologous
series having functional group -Br. 1
(b) Given below are the formulae of some
functional groups: 1
H a l c oo
-n
hetere

i) (ü)
Write the name of these functional groups.
3
(c What would be observed on adding a 5% alkaline
potassium
permanganate drop by drop to some warnm ethanol taken in a test
tube ? State the role of KMn0, in the reaction and write the
chemical equation for the reaction involved. 2
OR
(c) Write the name of the compound formed when
ethanol is heated at
443 K temperature with excess of conc. H,SO,. What is the
role of
conc. H,SO, in the reaction ? Write the chemical equation for the
reaction involved.
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 38 Human digestive system is a tube running from mouth to
anus, Its main
funetion is to breakdown complex molecules present in the
food which
cannot be absorbed as such into smaller molecules.
These
absorbed across the walls of the tube and the absorbed food molecules are
and every cellof the body where it is reaches each
utilised for obtaining energy. 4
(a) Name the glands present in the
buccal cavity and write the
components of food on which the secretion of these glands
act upon. 1
(b) TwoOrgans have a sphincter muscle at
their exit. Name them. 1
(c) What will happen if :
(1) mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands.
(ii) Villi are absent in the small
intestine. 2
OR
(c) "Bile juice does not contain any enzyme, yet it
has important roles in
digestion." Justify the statement. 2

39. In a domestic circuit five LED

bulbs are arranged as shown. The
voltage is 220 V and the power rating of each bulb is marked in source
the
diagram. Based on the following circuit diagram, answer the circuit
questions : following
HHH 4

22 W, 220 V

KË K2

11W: 55 V 11 W: 55V 11W: 55 V 11 W: 55 V

DE
(a) State what happens when
1
i) key K, is closed.
(i) key K, is closed.

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 A) Findthe current drawn by the bulb B when it glows. 1

(c) Calculate
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(i) the resistance of bulb B, and

(ii) total resistance of the combination of four bulbs B, C, D and E.
OR

(c) What would happen to the glow of all the bulbs in the circuit when
keys K, and K, both are closed and the bulb C suddenly get fused ?
Give reason to justify your answer. 2

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