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Sample Paper 16
Class X 2022-23
Science (086)
Time: 3 Hours Max. 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 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
in the range of 50 to 80 words.
6. 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.
7. 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.
1. availability of air/oxygen.
2. availability or air/oxygen and fuel.
3. temperature of fuel below ignition temperature.
4. temperature of fuel above ignition temperature.
Select the correct alternative.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 1
(d) 4 and 1
(a) Ductility
(b) Malleability
(c) Sonority
(d) Conductivity
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(a) The ionic end of soap is on the surface of the cluster while the carbon chain is in the interior of the cluster.
(b) Ionic end of soap is in the interior of the cluster and carbon chain is out of the cluster.
(c) Both ionic end and carbon chain are in the interior of the cluster.
(d) Both ionic end and carbon chain are on the exterior of the cluster.
10. The two versions of a trait (character) which are brought in by the male and female gametes are situated on
(a) copies of the same chromosome
(b) two different chromosomes
(c) sex chromosomes
(d) any chromosome
11. Choose the incorrect statement about insulin which is shown in the figure:.
12. Which of the following is the correct sequence of events of sexual reproduction in a flower?
(a) pollination, fertilisation, seedling, embryo
(b) seedling, embryo, fertilisation, pollination
(c) pollination, fertilisation, embryo, seedling
(d) embryo, seedling, pollination, fertilisation.
14.
Dispersion of light by glass prism is shown in the above figure. Here x and y indicates .......... and .......... colour
respectively.
(a) red, blue
(b) red, indigo
(c) red, yellow
(d) violet, green
15. The following figures show the path of light rays through three lenses marked L1 , L2 and L3 and their focal points
F1 , F2 and F3 respectively.
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16. Which of the following phenomena contributes significantly to the reddish appearance of sun at sunrise or sunset?
20. Assertion : A fuse wire is always connected in parallel with the mainline.
Reason : If a current larger than the specified value flows through the circuit, fuse wire melts.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
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SECTION-B
Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21. When a metal X is treated with cold water, it gives a base Y with molecular formula XOH (Molecular mass
= 40 ) and liberates a gas Z which easily catches fire. Identify X , Y and Z and also write the reaction involved.
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What are the constituents of solder alloy ? Which property of solder makes it suitable for welding electrical wires ?
22. On touching a hot plate, you suddenly withdraw your hand. Which category of neurons became active first and
which one next ?
23. During crossing why do new features which are not present in the parents appear in the offspring.
25. What are the properties of the image formed by a plane mirror ?
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How do we distinguish a medium to be rarer or denser?
26. What would happen if all the decomposers were eliminated from the earth ? Explain.
SECTION-C
Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27. Write the chemical formula and name of the compound which is the active ingredient of all alcoholic drinks. List
its two uses. Write chemical equation and name of the product formed when this compound reacts with-
(i) sodium metal
(ii) hot concentrated sulphuric acid
28. Study the figure given below and answer the following questions :
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30. The apparent altitude of stars appears to be generally more than their true altitudes. Explain, how.
31. What are the causes of the following defects of vision and how can they be corrected ?
(a) Cataract
(b) Presbyopia.
32. Calculate the total cost of running the following electrical devices in the month of September, if the rate of 1 unit
of electricity is ` 6.00.
(i) Electric heater of 1000 W for 5 hours daily.
(ii) Electric refrigerator of 400 W for 10 hours daily.
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(a) List the factors on which the resistance of a conductor in the shape of wire depends.
(b) Why are metals good conductors of electricity whereas glass is a bad conductor of electricity? Give reason.
(c) Why are alloys commonly used in electrical heating devices? Give reason.
33. Write one main difference between asexual and sexual mode of reproduction. Which species is likely to have
comparatively better chances of survival—the one reproducing asexually or the one reproducing sexually? Give
reasons to justify your answer.
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SECTION-D
Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34. (a) All ores are minerals but all minerals are not ores. Justify the statement.
(b) What is galvanisation ?
(c) Explain roasting with the help of a reaction.
(d) What do you mean by amalgam ?
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What are alloys ? How are they made ? Name the constituents and uses of brass, bronze and solder.
35. What is ‘phototropism’ ? How does it occur in plants? Describe an activity to demonstrate phototropism.
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Name the parts C to G on the diagram of a sensory neuron given here. State two ways in which this neuron
differs from a motor neuron.
36. (a) Derive the relation for the equivalent resistance when three resistors of resistances R1 , R2 and R3 are
connected in parallel.
(b) Find the minimum resistance that can be made using four resistors, each of 20 Ω .
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SECTION-E
Question 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. Oxidation is the process of gaining of oxygen or losing of hydrogen. Reduction is the process of losing of oxygen
or gaining of hydrogen. The substance which undergoes oxidation is the reducing agent while the substance which
undergoes reduction is known as the oxidising agent. Oxidation and reduction always take place together and
these type of reactions are known as redox reactions. Some of the examples of redox reactions are given below :
(a) Pb 3 O 4 + 8HCl $ 3PbCl 2 + Cl 2 + 4H 2 O
(b) 2Mg + O 2 $ 2MgO
(c) CuSO 4 + Zn $ Cu + ZnSO 4
(d) V2 O 5 + 5Ca $ 2V + 5CaO
(e) 3Fe + 4H 2 O $ Fe 3 O 4 + 4H 2
(f) CuO + H 2 $ Cu + H 2 O
(i) Give two examples of oxidation reaction from your everyday life.
(ii) Write the oxidising agent in the reaction a and b.
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(iii) Out of oxidation and reduction, which reaction takes place at anode?
38. Answer given questions on the basis of your understanding of the following paragraph and the related studies
concepts.
To make a bread dough, a baker mixes flour, sugar and baking powder (mixture of baking soda and tartaric acid).
After mixing all the ingredients, the dough is placed in a container for a few hours (in an oven). On heating, the
mixture releases carbon dioxide gas leaving bubbles behind. This increases the size of the bread and makes it soft
and spongy. Tartaric acid helps in removing bitter taste.
39. White light is a mixture of seven colours i.e., violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. Every colour has
its own characteristic wavelength. Different colours with their wavelengths are given below in the table.
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