Sample Paper 28

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Sample Paper 28
Class X 2023-24
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. In each test tubes A, B , C and D , 2 ml of solution of Al 2 (SO 4) 3 in water was filled. Clean pieces of zinc was
placed in test tube A, clean iron nail was put in test tube B , silver (Ag) was placed in test tube C and a clean
copper wire was placed in test tube D .
Which of the following option(s) is/are correct about above experiment?

(a) Copper is more reactive than aluminium.
(b) Zinc is more reactive than aluminium.
(c) Zinc, iron, silver and copper are less reactive than aluminium.
(d) Zinc is more reactive than copper.
2. A light bar magnet is suspended near a current-carrying wire as shown below. What will happen to the light bar
magnet?
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(a) It will rotate anti-clockwise.

(b) It will rotate clockwise.
(c) It will move to the left.
(d) It will move to the right.
3. Nastic movements are non-directional responses to the stimuli. These movements are independent of the direction
of the stimulus. On the other hand, growth movements which occur in the direction of the stimulus are called
tropic movements.
Which of the following movements is a nastic movement?
(a) Closing up of leaves of a sensitive plant on being touched with an object.
(b) Bending of shoot of a plant in response to light
(c) Movement of root of a plant towards a source of water.
(d) Climbing up of a plant on an object by using tendrils.
4. The diagram shows part of the human respiratory system.
What are W , X , Y and Z ?
S.No. Bronchus Bronchiole Larynx Rings of cartilage

a. W X Z Y
b. X Z Y W
c. Y W X Z
d. Z Y W X
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5. The diagram shows the arrangement of cells inside the leaf of a green plant. (No cell contents are shown). Which
cells normally contain chloroplasts?
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 2 and 3
6. The table shows the changes that occur in girls during puberty.
(i) Increases in the size of the breasts.

(ii) Beginning of menstruation.
(iii) Darkening of skin around the nipples.
What is the likely significance of these changes?
(a) Sexual maturation
(b) Aging of the body
(c) Abnormal division of the cells
(d) Production of germ cells
7. Clean small pieces of magnesium, zinc, aluminium, iron and copper by rubbing them with a piece of sand paper.
Take them in separate test tubes. Add about 10 ml of dilute hydrochloric acid to each of them.
Identify the correct statement(s).

(i) The rate of evolution of hydrogen gas bubbles is not same in all the test tubes.
(ii) The rate of formation of bubbles is the fastest in the case of magnesium.
(iii) The reactivity decreases in the order:
Mg 2 Zn 2 Al 2 Fe 2 Cu
(iv) In the case of copper, no bubbles are seen and the temperature also remains unchanged. This shows that
copper does not react with dilute HCl.
(a) (iii) and (iv)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) Only (iii)
8. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
3Fe (s) + 4H 2 O (g) $ Fe 3 O 4 (s) + 4H 2 (g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised
(ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent
(iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(a) (iii) and (iv)
(b) (i),(ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i),(ii) and (iii)
9. Four students (A), (B), (C) and (D) separately measured the pH values of each one of the given samples of distilled
water, oxalic acid, dilute hydrochloric acid and a solution of sodium hydroxide using pH papers.
Student Distilled water Oxalic acid Dil. Hydrochloric Sodium Hydroxide
A. 7 1 1 1
B. 7 3 1 1
C. 7 1 1 13
D. 7 3 1 13
Which one of the following represents correct pH value?
(a) B
(b) A
(c) D
(d) C
10. The table shows the formulae of three organic compounds that belong to the same homologous series.
First member of the homologous series CH 3 - O - CH 3

Second member of the homologous series CH 3 CH 2 - O - CH 3
Third member of the homologous series CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 - O - CH 3
What is the general formula of this series?
(a) C n H 2n + 2 O
(b) C n H 2n O
(c) C n H 2n + 2 OH
(d) C n H 2n + 2 OH
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11. An acid (A) with sodium hydrogen carbonate is used in making the cakes fluffy and spongy. It is due to the release
of gas (B) in the reaction. Here,(A) and (B) are:
(a) (A) : Tartaric acid, (B), O2
(b) (A) : Oxalic acid, (B), CO2
(c) (A) : Tartaric acid, (B). CO2
(d) (A) : Succinic acid, (B). H2
12.
The above lens has a focal length of 10 cm. The object of height 2 mm is placed at a distance of 5 cm from the
pole. Find the height of the image.
(a) 6.67 mm
(b) 4 cm
(c) 3.33 mm
(d) 4 mm
13. Rahul is a skilled painter. He mixed a white coloured powder, compound X with water. The compound X reacted
vigorously with water to produce a compound Y and a large amount of heat. Then, Rahul used the compound Y
for white washing the walls.
Name the compound Y that Rahul got after mixing X with water.
(a) Calcium oxide
(b) Calcium
(c) Calcium hydroxide
(d) Calcium carbonate
14. Identify P , Q R and S in the case of normal human from given flow chart and select the correct option.
P Q R S
a. XX XY XY XX
b. XY XX XX XY
c. XX XY XX XY
d. XY XX XY XX
15. Figure (A), (B), (C) and (D) respectively correspond to
(a) the short-sighted eye, the correction of long sightedness, the long-sighted eye and the correction of short-
sightedness
(b) the short-sighted eye, the correction of short sightedness, . the long-sighted eye and the correction of long-
sightedness
(c) the long-sighted eye, the correction of short-sightedness, the short-sighted eye and the correction of long-
sightedness
(d) None of the above
16.
For the diagram shown, according to the new Cartesian sign convention the magnification of the image formed
will have the following specifications:
(a) Sign — Positive, Value — More than 1
(b) Sign — Positive, Value — Less than 1
(c) Sign — Negative, Value — More than 1
(d) Sign — Negative, Value — Less than 1
Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.
17. Assertion (A): Mendel selected pea plants for this experiments.
Reason (R): Pea plant is self pollinating with short life cycle and bears visible contrasting characters.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
18. Assertion (A): When the length of a wire is doubled, then its resistance also gets doubled.
Reason (R): The resistance of a wire is directly proportional to its length.
19. Assertion (A): Transpiration is a necessary evil.

Reason (R): It causes water loss but helps in absorption and upward movement of water and minerals.
20. Assertion (A): Following are the structural isomers of butane.
Reason (R): Structural isomers have the same molecular formula, but they differ in their structures.
SECTION-B
Question no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions.
21. For the same angle of incidence in media A, B and C, the angles of refraction are 20°, 30° and 40° respectively. In
which medium will the velocity of light be maximum? Give reason in support of your answer.
o
Why is the colour of the clear sky blue?
22. (i) What is meant by garbage? List two classes into which garbage is classified.
(ii) What do we actually mean when we say that the “enzymes are specific in their action”?
23. What are the strategies of plants to get rid of their wastes?
24. What is the advantage of having four chambered heart?
25. A student performs the following four experiments.
Based on the above experiments:

(i) In which test tube(s) no reaction occurred? Give reason.
(ii) Arrange the given metal samples in the increasing order of reactivity.
o
The following reaction takes place when aluminium powder is heated with MnO 2 :
3MnO 2 (s) + 4Al (s) " 3Mn (l) + 2Al 2 O 3 (l) + Heat
(i) Is aluminium getting reduced?
(ii) Is MnO 2 getting oxidised?
26. What is feedback mechanism of harmonic regulation? Take the example of insulin to explain this phenomenon.
SECTION-C
Question no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions.
27. Draw a neat and well labelled diagram for electrolytic refining of copper. Write the reactions involved.
28. Write the essential function performed by ozone at the higher levels of the Earth’s atmosphere? How is it
produced? Name the synthetic chemicals mainly responsible for the drop of amount of ozone in the atmosphere.
How can the use of these chemicals be reduced?
29. (i) A circuit contains a battery, a variable resistor and a solenoid. The figure below show the magnetic field
pattern produced by the current in the solenoid.
(a) State how the magnetic field pattern indicates regions where the magnetic field is stronger?
(b) What happens to the magnetic field when the current in the circuit is reversed?
(ii) State the direction of magnetic field in the following case.
o
Name, state and explain with an example the rule used to determine the direction of force experienced by a current
carrying conductor placed in a uniform magnetic field.
30. An organic compound X on heating with conc. H 2 SO 4 forms a compound Y which on addition of one molecule
of hydrogen in the presence of nickel forms a compound Z . One molecule of compound Z on combustion forms
two molecules of CO 2 and three molecules of H 2 O . Identify giving reasons the compounds X , ‘Y and Z . Write
the chemical equations for all the chemical reactions involved.
31. (i) With the help of labelled ray diagram, show the path followed by a narrow beam of monochromatic light
when it passes through a glass prism.
(ii) What would happen if this beam is replaced by a narrow beam of white light?
32. Write one example of each of the following tropic movements:

(i) Positive phototropism.
(ii) Negative phototropism.
(iii) Positive geotropism.
(iv) Negative geotropism.
(v) Hydrotropism.
(vi) Chemotropism.
o
(i) Name the part of human brain which controls.
(a) voluntary actions and
(b) involuntary actions
(ii) Write the function of peripheral nervous system. Name the components of this system stating their origin.
33.
In the above circuit, if the current reading in the ammeter A is 2A, what would be the value of R1?
SECTION-D
Question no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions.
34. (i) Define reflex arc. Draw a flowchart showing the sequence of events which occur during sneezing.
(ii) List four plant hormones. Write one function of each.
o
(i) Identify the endocrine glands A, B , C , D , E and F in the given diagram.
(ii) List the functions of each part.
35. (i) Draw magnetic field lines produced around a current carrying straight conductor passing through a
cardboard. Name, state and apply the rule to mark the direction of these field lines.
(ii) How will the strength of the magnetic field change when the point where magnetic field is to be determined
is moved away from the straight wire carrying constant current? Justify your answer.
36. A metal nitrate A on heating gives yellowish brown coloured metal oxide along with brown gas B and a colourless
gas C . Aqueous solution of A on reaction with potassium iodide forms a yellow precipitate of compound D .
Identify A, B , C and D . Also identify the types of both the reactions. Metal present in A is used in alloy which
is used for soldering purposes.
o
(i) Crystals of a substance changed their colour on heating in a closed test tube but regained it after sometime
when they were allowed to cool down. Name the substance, write its formula and explain the phenomenon
involved.
(ii) Name the compound whose one formula unit is associated with 10 water molecules. How is it prepared? Give
equations of related reactions. Give two uses of the compound.
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. A student wants to project the image of a candle flame on the walls of the school laboratory by using a mirror.
(i) Which type of mirror should he use and why?
(ii) At what distance, in terms of focal length of the mirror, should he place the candle flame to get the
magnified image on the wall?
o
(iii) Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of the image in this case.
(iv) Can he use this mirror to project a diminished image of the candle flame on the same wall? State ‘how’ if
your answer is ‘yes’ and ‘why not’ if your answer is ‘no’.
38. Mrs. Tomar uses a compound of sodium X to make pakoras crispy. It is a mild non-corrosive basic salt, also used
as an ingredient in antacids. It is produced using sodium chloride as one of the raw materials.
(i) Identify the compound of sodium X . Is the pH value of X solution lower than or higher than 7?
(ii) Write the chemical equation of preparation of X . Write the chemical reaction involved when X is heated.
o
State the chemical properties on which the following uses of X are based :
(i) as an antacid.
(ii) as a soda fire extinguisher.
39. An organism A which cannot move from one place to another, makes a simple food B from the substances C
and D available in the environment. This food is made in the presence of a green coloured substance E present
in organs F in the presence of light energy in a process called G . Some of the simple food B also gets converted
into a complex food H for storage purposes. The food H gives a blue-black colour with dilute iodine solution.
(i) What is (a) organism A (b) food B , and (c) food H ?
(ii) What are C and D ?
(iii) In each of the following situations what happens to the rate of process G ?
(a) Cloudy days.
(b) Stomata get blocked due to dust.
o
(iv) Explain the mechanism of process G .
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CBSE Science Class 10 Sample Paper 28 Page 1

Which of the following option(s) is/are correct about above experiment?

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(a) It will rotate anti-clockwise.

4. The diagram shows part of the human respiratory system.

What are W , X , Y and Z ?

S.No. Bronchus Bronchiole Larynx Rings of cartilage

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(i) Increases in the size of the breasts.

Identify the correct statement(s).

Student Distilled water Oxalic acid Dil. Hydrochloric Sodium Hydroxide

First member of the homologous series CH 3 - O - CH 3

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15. Figure (A), (B), (C) and (D) respectively correspond to

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Question no. 17 to 20 are Assertion-Reasoning based questions.

19. Assertion (A): Transpiration is a necessary evil.

20. Assertion (A): Following are the structural isomers of butane.

24. What is the advantage of having four chambered heart?

25. A student performs the following four experiments.

Based on the above experiments:

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32. Write one example of each of the following tropic movements:

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