SECTION - A
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each of
the questions 1 - 20 :
1. The emission of brown fumes in the given experimental set-up is due to
(a) thermal decomposition of lead nitrate which produces brown fumes of nitrogen dioxide.
(b) thermal decomposition of lead nitrate which produces brown fumes of lead oxide.
(c) oxidation of lead nitrate forming lead oxide and nitrogen dioxide.
(d) oxidation of lead nitrate forming lead oxide and oxygen.
2. In the experimental setup given below, it is observed that on passing the gas produced
in the reaction in the solution ‘X’ the solution ‘X’ first turns milky and then colourless.
(a) it turns milky due to carbon dioxide gas liberated in the reaction and after sometime it
becomes colourless due to formation of calcium carbonate.
(b) it turns milky due to formation of calcium carbonate and on passing excess of carbon
dioxide it becomes colourless due to formation of calcium hydrogen carbonate which is
soluble in water.
(c) it turns milky due to passing of carbon dioxide through it. It turns colourless as on further
passing carbon dioxide, sodium hydrogen carbonate is formed which is soluble in water.
(d) the carbon dioxide liberated during the reaction turns lime water milky due to formation
of calcium hydrogen carbonate and after some time it turns colourless due to formation of
calcium carbonate which is soluble in water.
3. The table below has information regarding pH and the nature (acidic/basic) of four
different solutions. Which one of the options in the table is correct?
(a) Lemon juice - Orange - 3 - Basic
(b) Milk of magnesia - Blue - 10 - Basic
(c) Gastric juice - Red - 6 - Acidic
(d) Pure water - Yellow - 7 - Neutral
4. MnO₂ + x HCl → MnCl₂ + y H₂O + z Cl₂
In order to balance the above chemical equation, the values of x, y and z respectively are
:
(a) 6, 2, 2
(b) 4, 1, 2
(c) 4, 2, 1
(d) 2, 2, 1
5. Select washing soda from the following :
(a) NaHCO₃
(b) Na₂CO₃.5H₂O
(c) Na₂CO₃.10H₂O
(d) NaOH
6. Consider the structures of the three cyclic carbon compounds A, B and C given below
and select the correct option from the following :
(a) A and C are isomers of hexane and B is benzene.
(b) A is an isomer of hexane, B is benzene and C is an isomer of hexene.
(c) A is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon and B and C are unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbons.
(d) A is cyclohexane and B and C are the isomers of benzene.
7. The following diagram shows the electrolytic refining of copper. Which of the
following statements is incorrect description of the process?
(a) The impure metal from the anode dissolves into the electrolyte.
(b) The pure metal from the electrolyte is deposited on the cathode.
(c) Insoluble impurities settle down at the bottom of the anode.
(d) On passing the current through the electrolyte, the pure metal from the anode dissolves
into the electrolyte.
8. Consider the following statements about small intestine and select the one which is
NOT correct :
(a) The length of the small intestine in animals differs as it depends on the type of food they
eat.
(b) The small intestine is the site of complete digestion of food.
(c) The small intestine receives secretions from liver and pancreas.
(d) The villi of the small intestine absorb water from the unabsorbed food before it gets
removed from the body via the anus.
9. An organism which breaks down the food material outside the body and then absorbs
it is :
(a) a plant parasite, Cuscuta
(b) an animal parasite, Tapeworm
(c) a bacteria, Rhizobium
(d) a fungi, Rhizopus
10. Which of the following metals do not corrode in moist air?
(a) Copper
(b) Iron
(c) Gold
(d) Silver
11. Select from the following the correct statement about tropic movement in plants :
(a) It is due to stimulus of touch and temperature.
(b) It does not depend upon the direction of stimulus received.
(c) It is observed only in roots and not in stems.
(d) It is a growth related movement.
12. The statement that correctly describes the characteristic(s) of a gene is :
(a) In individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome.
(b) A gene is not the information source for making proteins in the cell.
(c) Each chromosome has only one gene located all along its length.
(d) All the inherited traits in human beings are not controlled by genes.
13. In domestic electric circuits the wiring with 15 A current rating is for the electric
devices which have :
(a) higher power ratings such as geyser.
(b) lower power ratings such as fan.
(c) metallic bodies and low power ratings.
(d) non-metallic bodies and low power ratings.
14. If four identical resistors, of resistance 8 ohm, are first connected in series so as to
give an effective resistance Rₛ, and then connected in parallel so as to give an effective
resistance Rₚ, then the ratio Rₛ/Rₚ is :
(a) 32
(b) 2
(c) 0.5
(d) 16
15. The resultant magnetic field at point ‘P’ situated midway between two parallel wires
(placed horizontally) each carrying a steady current I is :
(a) in the same direction as the current in the wires.
(b) in the vertically upward direction.
(c) zero
(d) in the vertically downward direction.
16. If the current I through a resistor is increased by 100% (at constant temperature),
the increase in power dissipated will be :
(a) 100%
(b) 200%
(c) 300%
(d) 400%
Q. No. 17 to 20 are Assertion – Reason 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, but (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) : Genes inherited from the parents decide the sex of a child.
Reason (R) : X chromosome in a male child is inherited from his father.
18. Assertion (A) : The colour of aqueous solution of copper sulphate turns colourless
when a piece of lead is added to it.
Reason (R) : Lead is more reactive than copper, and hence displaces copper from its salt
solution.
19. Assertion (A) : The strength of the magnetic field produced at the centre of a
current carrying circular coil increases on increasing the number of turns in it.
Reason (R) : The current in each circular turn has the same direction and the magnetic
field due to each turn then just adds up.
20. Assertion (A) : Left atrium receives oxygenated blood from pulmonary vein.
Reason (R) : Right atrium transfers deoxygenated blood to the right ventricle, which
pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation.
SECTION - B
Q. No. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21. A plant hormone helps in bending of stem towards light. Name the hormone and
explain how is the movement achieved.
22. (a) (i) A compound ‘X’ which is prepared from gypsum has the property of
hardening when mixed with proper quantity of water. Identify ‘X’ and write its
chemical formula.
(ii) State the difference in chemical composition between baking soda and baking powder.
OR
(b) Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction that occurs when :
(i) blue coloured copper sulphate crystals are heated and
(ii) Sodium hydrogen carbonate is heated during cooking.
23. Name the part of the human excretory system where nephrons are found. Write the
structure and function of nephrons.
24. Write the constituents of solder alloy. Which property of solder makes it suitable for
welding electrical wires?
25. Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What steps are being taken
to limit this damage?
26. (a) A narrow beam XY of white light is passing through a glass prism ABC as shown
in the diagram. Trace it on your answer sheet and show the path of the emergent beam
as observed on the screen PQ. Name the phenomenon observed and state its cause.
OR
(b) It is observed that the power of an eye to see nearby objects as well as far off objects
diminishes with age.
(i) Give reason for the above statement.
(ii) Name the defect that is likely to arise in the eyes in such a condition.
(iii) Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the type of corrective lens used for restoring
the vision of such an eye.
SECTION - C
Q. No. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27. A chemical compound X is used in glass, soap and paper industries. On treatment
with ethanoic acid, it forms salt, water and carbon dioxide.
(a) Identify X.
(b) How is this compound obtained from brine? Write the equations involved.
(c) State the number of molecules of water of crystallization present in compound X.
28. (a) Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions :
(i) 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
(ii) H₂O + F₂ → HF + HOF
(iii) Fe₂O₃ + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO₂
(iv) 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
(b) Define a redox reaction in terms of gain or loss of oxygen.
29. A student wants to project the image of a candle flame on a screen 60 cm in front of
a mirror by keeping the candle at a distance of 15 cm from its pole.
(a) Name the type of mirror used.
(b) Also calculate :
(i) Magnification of the image produced
(ii) Distance between object and its image
(c) Draw a ray diagram to show the image formation.
30. (a) (i) State the role of ATP in cellular respiration.
(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.
OR
(b) (i) What is the internal energy reserve in plants and animals?
(ii) How desert plants perform photosynthesis if their stomata remain closed during the day?
31. (a) (i) State the rule used to find the force acting on a current carrying conductor
placed in a magnetic field.
(ii) Given below are three diagrams showing entry of an electron in a magnetic field. Identify
the case in which the force will be (1) maximum and (2) minimum respectively. Give reason
for your answer.
OR
(b) (i) Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines of :
(1) a current carrying solenoid
(2) a bar magnet
(ii) List two distinguishing features between the two fields.
32. (a) (i) Why does a kitchen garden called an artificial ecosystem while a forest is
considered to be a natural ecosystem?
(ii) While designing an artificial ecosystem at home, write any two things to be kept in mind
to convert it into a self-sustaining system. Give reason to justify your answer.
OR
(b) (i) Construct a food chain of four trophic levels comprising the following : Hawk, snake,
plants, rat.
(ii) 20,000 J of energy was transferred by the producers to the organism of second trophic
level. Calculate the amount of energy that will be transferred by organisms of the third
trophic level to the organisms of the fourth trophic level.
33. A person cannot see distinctly the object placed beyond 5 m from his eyes. Name the
defect of vision the person is suffering from. Draw a ray diagram to illustrate this
defect. List its two possible causes. Name the lens used for the correction of this defect.
SECTION - D
Q. No. 34 to 36 are long answer questions.
34. (a) Mention the role of the following organs of human male reproductive system :
(i) Testis
(ii) Scrotum
(iii) Vas-deferens
(iv) Seminal vesicle
(b) What is Placenta? State its function in a human female.
35. (a) An electric iron consumes energy at a rate of 880 W when heating is at the
maximum rate and 330 W when the heating is at the minimum. If the source voltage is
220 V, calculate the current and resistance in each case.
(b) What is heating effect of electric current?
(c) Find an expression for the amount of heat produced when a current passes through a
resistor for some time.
36. (a) A saturated organic compound ‘A’ belongs to the homologous series of alcohols.
On heating ‘A’ with concentrated sulphuric acid at 443 K, it forms an unsaturated
compound ‘B’ with molecular mass 28 u. The compound ‘B’ on addition of one mole of
hydrogen in the presence of Nickel, changes to a saturated hydrocarbon ‘C’.
(i) Identify A, B and C.
(ii) Write the chemical equations showing the conversion of A into B.
(iii) What happens when compound C undergoes combustion?
(iv) State one industrial application of hydrogenation reaction.
(v) Name the products formed when compound A reacts with sodium.
OR
(b) (i) With the help of diagram, show the formation of micelles, when soap is applied on oily
dirt.
(ii) Take two test tubes X and Y with 10 mL of hard water in each. In test tube ‘X’, add few
drops of soap solution and in test tube ‘Y’ add a few drops of detergent solution. Shake both
the test tubes for the same period.
(1) In which test tube the formation of foam will be more? Why?
(2) In which test tube is a curdy solid formed? Why?
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. In order to trace the inheritance of traits Mendel crossed pea plants having one
contrasting character or a pair of contrasting characters. When he crossed pea plants
having round and yellow seeds with pea plants having wrinkled and green seeds, he
observed that no plants with wrinkled and green seeds were obtained in the F₁
generation. When the F₁ generation pea plants were cross-bred by self-pollination, the
F₂ generation had seeds with different combinations of shape and colour also.
(a) Write any two pairs of contrasting characteristics of pea plant used by Mendel other than
those mentioned above.
(b) Differentiate between dominant and recessive traits.
(c) State the ratio of the combinations observed in the seeds of F₂ generation (in the above
case). What do you interpret from this result?
OR
(c) Given below is a cross between a pure violet flowered pea plant (V) and a pure white
flowered pea plant (v). Diagrammatically explain what type of progeny is obtained in F₁
generation and F₂ generation : Pure violet flowered plant × Pure white flowered plant.
38. Hold a concave mirror in your hand and direct its reflecting surface towards the
sun. Direct the light reflected by the mirror on to a white card-board held close to the
mirror. Move the card-board back and forth gradually until you find a bright, sharp
spot of light on the board. This spot of light is the image of the sun on the sheet of
paper; which is also termed as “Principal Focus” of the concave mirror.|
(a) List two applications of concave mirror.
(b) If the distance between the mirror and the principal focus is 15 cm, find the radius of
curvature of the mirror.
(c) Draw a ray diagram to show the type of image formed when an object is placed between
pole and focus of a concave mirror.
OR
(c) An object 10 cm in size is placed at 100 cm in front of a concave mirror. If its image is
formed at the same point where the object is located, find :
(i) focal length of the mirror, and
(ii) magnification of the image formed with sign as per Cartesian sign convention.
39. Almost all metals combine with oxygen to form metal oxides. Metal oxides are
generally basic in nature. But some metal oxides show both basic as well as acidic
behaviour. Different metals show different reactivities towards oxygen. Some react
vigorously while some do not react at all.
(a) What happens when copper is heated in air? (Give the equation of the reaction involved).
(b) Why are some metal oxides categorized as amphoteric? Give one example.
(c) Complete the following equations :
(i) Na₂O(s) + H₂O(l) →
(ii) Al₂O₃ + 2 NaOH →
OR
(c) On burning Sulphur in oxygen a colourless gas is produced.
(i) Write chemical equation for the reaction.
(ii) Name the gas formed.
(iii) State the nature of the gas.
(iv) What will be the action of this on a dry litmus paper?
