Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

Regional Office Shillong

Whole Syllabus Practice Question Paper Set-I
Session-2024-25
Class – X Max . Marks - 80
Subject – Science Time -3 HRS
General Instructions:
1. All questions would be compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 33% would be
provided. 50% marks are to be allotted to competency-based questions.
2. Section A would have 16 simple/complex MCQs and 04 Assertion-Reasoning type questions carrying 1
mark each.
3. Section B would have 6 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
4. Section C would have 7 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
5. Section D would have 3 Long Answer (LA) type questions carrying 05 marks each.
6. Section E would have 3 source based/case based/passage based/integrated units of assessment (04
marks each) with sub-parts of the values of 1/2/3 marks
Q. Question Marks
No

SECTION-A
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Pranita added a drop each of diluted acetic acid and diluted hydrochloric acid on pH
paper and compared the colors. Which of the following is the correct conclusion?
(a)pH of acetic acid is more than that of hydrochloric acid. 1
(b)pH of acetic acid is less than that of hydrochloric acid.
(c)Acetic acid dissociates completely in aqueous solution.
(d)Acetic acid is a strong acid.
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Which of the following is the correct
observation of the reaction shown in
the given set up?
(a) Brown powder of Magnesium
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oxide is formed.
(b) Colourless gas which turns lime
water milky is evolved.
(c) Magnesium ribbon burns with brilliant white light.
(d) Reddish brown gas with a smell of burning Sulphur has evolved
3 Which of the following are exothermic processes?
(i) Reaction of water with quick lime.
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(ii) Dilution of an acid.
(iii) Evaporation of water.
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(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals).
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
4 Three beakers labelled as A, B and C each containing 25 ml of water were taken. A
small amount of NaOH, anhydrous CuSO4 and NaCl were added to the beakers A, B
and C respectively. It was observed that there was an increase in the temperature of
the solution contained in beakers A and B, whereas in case of beaker C, the
temperature of the solution falls. Which one of the following statement(s) is (are)
correct?
(i) In beakers A and B, exothermic process has occurred.
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(ii) In beakers A and B, endothermic process has occurred.
(iii) In beaker C exothermic process has occurred.
(iv) In beaker C endothermic process has occurred.
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) only
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (iv), (ii) and (iii)
5 State the type of chemical reaction, represented by the equation: PQ + RS → PS + RQ
(a) Displacement reaction.
(b) Combination reaction. 1
(c) Double displacement reaction.
(d) Displacement reaction or redox reaction.

6 Ethane with molecular formula C2H6 has

(a) 6 covalent bonds
(b) 7 covalent bonds 1

( c ) 8 covalent bonds
(d) 9 covalent bonds
7 Which of the following functional groups is called aldehyde?
(a) - OH (b) -CHO © -COOH (d) -CO- 1

8 The diagram below is an experiment conducted to study a factor necessary for

photosynthesis. 1

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(A) (B)
The test performed on the leaf and the solution used for the test are
respectively
(a) starch test and potassium iodide
(b) chlorophyll test and ethyl alcohol
(c) photosynthesis test and potassium iodide
(d) starch test and ethyl alcohol

9 The image shows the reproductive organ in females.

Which event will likely occur in the ovaries of females after attaining puberty?
(a) Synthesis of eggs (b) Fertilisation
(c) Growth and development of embryo (d) Production of eggs
10 The given figures show movement seen in Mimosa pudica plant when it is touched

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(a) The movement is non-directional that occurs due to turgor changes.
(b) The movement is directional that involves growth.
(c) The movement is in response to touch and is called thigmonasty.
(d) The movement is immediate in response to stimulus.
11 Observe the image of a single nephron.
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The amount of liquid passing through in the form of glomerular filtrate is approximately
150-180 litres per day whereas the amount of urine flowing out of all the nephron is
only 1.5 to 1.8 litres per day. Water is getting reabsorbed. In which part of the nephron
could the water be getting reabsorbed?
(a) In the long tubular part (b) In the Bowman’s cup
(c) In the glomerulus (d) In the collecting duct
12 Carefully study the diagram of the human respiratory system with labels (i), (ii), (iii)
and (iv). Select the option which gives correct identification and main function and/or
characteristic.

(a) (i) Trachea: It is supported by bony rings for conducting inspired air.
(b) (ii) Ribs: When we breathe out, ribs are lifted.
(c) (iii) Alveoli: Thin-walled sac like structures for exchange of gases.
(d) (iv) Diaphragm: It is pulled up when we breathe in.
13 If the charge on an electron be 1.6 x10-19 C, find the approximate number of
electrons in 1 C. 1
(a) 6.25 x 1018 (b) 6.25 x 10 -18 (c) 6.25 x 1019 (d) 6.25 x 10-19
14 The least resistance obtained by using 2 Ω, 4 Ω, 1 Ω and 100 Ω is

(a) < 100 Ω

(b) < 4 Ω 1
(c) < 1 Ω

(d) > 2 Ω

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15 The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female
gametes are situated on:
(a) two different chromosomes
(b) copies of the same chromosome 1

(c) any chromosome

(d) sex chromosomes
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In which of the following groups of organisms are food materials broken down
outside the body and absorbed?

(a) Mushroom, green plants, amoeba

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(b) Yeast, mushroom, bread mould

(c) Paramecium, amoeba, cuscuta

(d) Cuscuta, lice, tapeworm
Question No: 17 to 20 consist of two statements-Assertion (A) and Reason ® .
Answer these questions by 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): Silver Bromide is used in black and white photography.
Reason(R): Silver Bromide decomposes in the presence of sunlight. 1

18 Assertion (A): Hydrochloric acid helps in the digestion of food in the stomach.
Reason (R): Hydrochloric acid creates an acidic medium to activate protein digesting 1
enzymes.
19 Assertion (A). The sky appears dark to people flying at high altitudes.
Reason(R). The atmosphere is denser close to the earth. 1

20 Assertion (A): In many reptiles, sex determination rely entirely on environmental

factors.
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Reason (R): The temperature at which fertilised eggs are kept determines whether the
animal developing in the eggs will be a male or female.

SECTION-B

21 A compound ‘X’ on electrolysis in an aqueous solution produces a strong base ‘Y’ 1 +1

along with two gases ‘A’ and ‘B’. ‘B’ is used in the manufacture of bleaching powder.
Identify X, Y, A, and B. Write chemical equation.

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OR 1+1
A yellow powder X gives a pungent smell if left open in the air. It is prepared by the
Reaction of dry compound Y with chlorine gas. It is used for disinfecting drinking
water. Identify X and Y. Write the reaction involved.

22 What is haemoglobin? State the consequences of deficiency of haemoglobin in our 2

bodies.

23 What is the difference between the organisms belonging to the first and the third
trophic levels? Give one example each of the organisms belonging to these two 2
trophic levels
24 In the below set-up, the focal length of the concave mirror is 4.0 cm. Where
should the screen be placed on the scale to obtain a sharp image?

25 (a) What material is used in making the filament of an electric bulb?

(b) Name the characteristics which make it suitable for this. 1+1

26 Differentiate between an autotroph and a heterotroph. 2

SECTION-C

27 A compound X is formed by the reaction of carboxylic acid C2H4O2 and alcohol in the
presence of a few drops of H2SO4. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline
KMnO4 followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this 1+1+1
reaction. Give the names and structures of (a) carboxylic acid, (b) alcohol and (c)
compound X. Also, write the reaction.
28 Lead nitrate solution is added to a test tube containing potassium iodide solution.
(a) Write the name and colour of the compound precipitated.
1+1+1
(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved.
(c) Name the type of this reaction. Justifying your answer.
29 (i) State the role played by the following in the process of digestion:
(a) Enzyme trypsin 3
(b) Enzyme lipase

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(ii) List two functions of finger like projection present in the small intestine.
OR
(i) Write the correct sequence of steps followed during journey of oxygen rich blood
from lungs to various organs of human body.
(ii) What happens when the system of blood vessels develop a leak?
30 How can we help in reducing the problem of waste disposal? Suggest any three 3
methods

31 Why does the sun appear reddish early in the morning? Will this phenomenon be
observed by an observer on the moon? Justify your answer with a reason. 1+1+1

32 (a) Define the following terms in the context of spherical mirrors:

(i) Pole
(ii) Centre of curvature
(iii) Principal axis
(iv) Principal focus
(b) Consider the following diagram in which M is a mirror and P is an object
and Q is its magnified image formed by the mirror
0.5x4+1

State the type of the mirror M and one characteristic property of the
image Q .

33 Draw ray diagrams to show the principal focus of a :

a. Concave mirror
1.5X2
b. Convex mirror

SECTION-D

34 Name a metal which:

(a) is the best conductor of heat.
(b) has a very low melting point. 1+1+1+1+1
(c) does not react with oxygen even at high temperature.
(d) is most ductile.
(e) exist as liquid at room temperature
OR
A metal ‘X’ combines with a non-metal ‘Y’ by the transfer of electrons to form a
compound Z. 1+1+1+2
(i) State the type of bond in compound Z.
(ii) What can you say about the melting point and boiling point of compound Z?
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(iii) Will this compound dissolve in kerosene or petrol?
(iv) Will this compound be a good conductor of electricity? Justifying your answer.

35 (i) Pollen tube and style

(ii) fission in Amoeba and Plasmodium
(iii) Fragmentation and regeneration
(iv) Bud of Hydra and bud of Bryophyllum
(v) Vegetative propagation and spore formation
OR
(i) What is puberty?
(ii) Describe in brief the functions of the following parts in the human male reproductive 5
system:
(a) Testes
(b) Seminal vesicle
(c) Vas deferens
(d) Urethra
(iii) Why are testes located outside the abdominal cavity?
(iv) State how sperms move towards the female germ cell.
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Read the following and answer the questions
Ohms law gives a relationship between current and potential difference.
According to this Law, at constant temperature, the current flowing through a
conductor is directly proportional. to the potential difference across its ends.
The ratio of potential difference applied between the ends of a conductor and the
current flowing through it is a constant quantity called resistance.
The following graph is obtained by a researcher while doing an
experiment to study Ohm s law. The I-V graph for four conductors A,B,C
and D having resistance RA, RB, RC and RD respectively are shown in the
graph.
1+1+1+1+1

(i) If all the conductors are of same length and same material, which is the
thickest ?
(a) C (b) D (c) A (d) B
(ii) If all the conductors are of same thickness and of same material,
which is the longest ?
(a) B (b) C (c) A (d) D

(iii) Which one of the following relations is true for these conductors ?
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(a) RA > RB > RC > RD
(b) RA = RB < RC < RD
(c) RA < RB < RC < RD
(d) RA = RB = RC = RD
(iv) (iv) If conductors A and B are connected in series and I – V graph is
plotted for the combination, its slope would be:
(a) more than that of A (b) between A and B
(c) more than that of D (d) less than that of A
(v) If conductors C and D are connected in parallel and I – V graph is
plotted for the combination, its slope would be:
(a) between C and D
(b) lesser than that of A
(c) more than that of D
(d) between B and C

SECTION E

37 In which of the following applications of Iron, rusting will occur most? Support your
answer with valid reason.

1+3

A - Iron Bucket electroplated with Zinc

B - Electricity cables having iron wires covered with aluminium
C - Iron hinges on a gate
D - Painted iron fence
OR
Samples of four metals A, B, C, and D were taken and added to the following solution
one by one. The results obtained have been tabulated as follows:
Metal FeSO4 CuSO4 ZnSO4 AgNO3

A No reaction Displacement --- --- 1+1+2

B Displacement --- No reaction ---

C No reaction No reaction No reaction Displacement

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D No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction

Use the table given above to answer the following questions about metals A, B, C, and
D.
(i). Which is the most reactive metal?
(ii). What would you observe if B is added to a solution of Copper (II) sulphate?
(iii). Arrange the metals A, B, C, and D in order of decreasing reactivity.
38 Sex determination is the method by which distinction between males and females is
established in a species. The sex of an individual is determined by specific
chromosomes. These chromosomes are called sex chromosomes. X and Y
chromosomes are called sex chromosomes. The normal chromosomes other than the
sex chromosomes of an individual are known as autosomes.

(i) A normal baby girl receives her X chromosome from whom: mother, father, both
mother and father or either from mother or father?
(ii) Which vital function is not controlled by autosomes?
(iii) A couple has six daughters. What is the possibility of them having a girl next time?
OR
(iv) Do genetic combination of mothers play a significant role in determining the sex
of a new born?
39
Read the following and answer the questions from the following:

Sunita wants to observed the phenomenon of refraction of light when

she performed the experiment of refraction of light. She observed that When
light ray goes from one transparent medium to another transparent medium, it
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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. Ray is a given
pair of media can be expressed in terms of refractive index. The refractive index
is related to an important physical quantity in the relative speed of light in
different media.
(I) Refractive indices of water, sulphuric acid, glass and carbon disulphide are
1.33, 1.43, 1.53 and 1.63 respectively. The light travels slowest in

(a) sulphuric acid (b) glass (c) water (d) carbon disulphide
(II) Light enters from air to glass having refractive index 1.50. The speed of
light in vacuum is 3 x 108 ms-1 the speed of light in the glass is?.
(a) 2 x 108 ms-1 (b) 3 x 109 ms-1 (c) 4 x 108 ms-1 (d) 2.5 x 108
-1
ms
(III) The unit of refractive index?
(a) m/s (b) m2/s (c) Unit less (d) m - s
(IV) A ray of light passes from a medium A to another medium B . No bending
of light occurs if the ray of light his the boundary of medium B at an angle of
(a) 0c (b) 45c (c) 90c (d) 120c
or

(a)Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image by a convex lens when
an object is placed in front of the lens between its optical centre and
principal focus.
(b) In the above ray diagram mark the object- distance ^uh and the
image-distance ^v h with their proper signs (+ve or -ve as per the new
Cartesian sign convention) and state how these distances are related to the
focal length the ^f h of the convex lens in the case.
© Find the power of a convex lens which forms a real, and inverted image of
magnification - 1 of an object placed at a distance of 20 cm from its optical
centre.

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