Paper:

Science X Summative Assessment Term I Sample Paper - 5

Total marks of the paper: 90 Total time of the paper: 3.5 hrs General Instructions: 1. The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B you are to attempt both the sections. 2. All questions are compulsory. 3. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in all the three questions of five marks category. Only one option in such question is to be attempted. 4. All questions to section A and all questions of section B are to be attempted separately. 5. Question numbers 1 to 3 in section A are mark questions. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence. 6. Question numbers 4 to 7 are two marks questions, to be answered in about 30 words. 7. Question number 8 to 19 is three mark questions, to be answered in about 50 words. 8. Question number 20 to 24 are five mark questions, to be answered in about 70 words. 9. Question numbers 25 to 42 in section B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question is a one mark question. You are choosing one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you. 10. An addition 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper only. Questions:
1] Name the hormone that controls the rate of respiration. Also name the part of the brain responsible for controlling respiration. 2] Why is it advised not to use copper or brass vessels to store pickles or curd? 3] Which is having more resistance: A 100 W bulb or a 60 W bulb? [Marks:1] [Marks:1] [Marks:1]

4] Write the balance chemical equation for the chemical reaction between Manganese dioxide and [Marks:2] Aluminium powder. What happens if Manganese powder is heated with Aluminium oxide? 5] A white powder is added while baking breads and cakes to make them soft and fluffy. What is the name of the powder? What are the main ingredients in it? What are the functions of each [Marks:2] ingredient? 6] Write any two causes that may damage the kidney of a person. [Marks:2]

7] Explain the significance of peristaltic movement that occurs all along the gut during digestion.[Marks:2]

8] You are given two solar cookers, one with a plane mirror as reflector and the other with concave mirror as reflector. Which one is more efficient? Give reason for your answer. State [Marks:3] one more use of concave mirror. 9] State the law that relates current through a conductor and the potential difference between its ends. Represent the law mathematically. Represent graphically, the variation of current I as a[Marks:3] function of potential difference V. 10] In the circuit diagram shown, the two resistance wires A and B are of same length and same material, but A is thicker than B. Which ammeter A1 or A2 will indicate higher reading for current? Give reason.

[Marks:3]

11] A student while studying the force experienced by a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field records the following observations (a) The force experienced by the conductor increases as the current is increased [Marks:3] (b) The force experienced by the conductor decreases as the strength of the magnetic field is increased. (c) Which of the two observations is correct and why? What is resistance of a conductor due to? 12] A solution of a substance 'X' is used for white washing. (i) Name the substance 'X' and write its formula. (ii) Write the reaction of the substance 'X' named in (i) above with water. (iii) Write the balanced equation for the following chemical reaction: Barium chloride + Aluminium sulphate Barium sulphate + Aluminium chloride

[Marks:3]

13] What is the main ore of mercury? Explain, how mercury is obtained from this ore? Also write [Marks:3] the reaction involved in the extraction 14] (a) Define 'water of crystallisation'. (b) Give two examples of substances having water of crystallization. Write their chemical formula also. [Marks:3]

15] (a) Using a simple experiment, how can you prove that Magnesium is placed above Zinc in [Marks:3] the reactivity series? (b) Why copper metal cannot liberate Hydrogen when reacting with dil. HCl? 16] Draw a diagram of human brain and label any four parts. Write one function each of any two [Marks:3] parts. 17] What is chemotropism? Give one example. Name any two plant hormones and mention their [Marks:3] functions. 18] Write one feature which is common to each of the following pairs of terms: [Marks:3]

(i) Glycogen and starch (ii) Chlorophyll and haemoglobin (iii) Arteries and veins 19] How are involuntary actions different from reflex actions? 20] Two identical resistors, each of resistance 50 are connected (i) in series (ii) in parallel, in turn; to a battery of 10 V. Calculate the power consumed in the combination of resistor in the two cases and ratio of the power consumed in the combination of resistor in the two cases. [Marks:5] OR Two resistors of resistance 3 and 6 respectively are connected to a battery of 6V so as to have: Maximum resistance and maximum current. Suggest the probable method of resistor combination and the corresponding current that will flow through the circuit. Which sort of connection is preferable in house hold circuits?Give one reason. 21] (a) Name the process by which sodium hydroxide is prepared from sodium Chloride? Why it is called so process and write down the balanced chemical equation. (b) What will be the pH of the following salts? (i) Salt made of strong acid and strong base (ii) Salt made of strong acid and weak base [Marks:5] OR (a) A milkman adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk. (i) Why does he shift the pH of the fresh milk from 6 to slightly alkaline? (ii) Why does this milk take a long time to set as curd? (b) What is a neutralisation reaction? Give two examples. 22] (a) What are the main two allotropes of carbon? Distinguish these two allotropes on the basis of hardness and electrical conduction. (b) Why Aluminium articles have a longer life and attractive finish compared to many other metals? [Marks:5] (c) Explain the following terms (i) Ore (ii) Gangue (d) What is common feature in the electronic configuration of metal atom? 23] (a) Draw diagram of human alimentary canal and label the following (i) Part in which starch digestion starts (ii) Part in which bile is stored (iii) Part in which nutrients are absorbed (iv) Part in which water is absorbed (b) Mention the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. (c) What function is served by the following: (i) Gastric sphincter (ii) Anal sphincter OR (a) Draw a diagram of respiratory system and label any four parts of it. (b) What are alveoli? Mention their role in respiration. [Marks:3]

[Marks:5]

24] Briefly explain an activity to plot the magnetic field lines around a straight current carrying conductor. Sketch the field pattern for the same, specifying current and field directions. What happens to this field,

[Marks:5]

(i) If the strength of the current is decreased? (ii) If the direction of the current is reversed? OR Briefly explain an activity to plot the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. Sketch the field pattern for the same specifying field directions. A region 'A' has magnetic field lines relatively closer than another region 'B'. Which region has stronger field? Give reason to support your answer. 25] A fruit juice is tested for its pH value. What could be its possible pH if the colour is changed to [Marks:1] yellow

A. B. C. D.

More than 7.5 7 between 6.5 and 7.5 Less than 3.5 [Marks:1]

26] When drops of blue litmus solutions are added to dil. HCl and aqueous NaOH taken in two different test tubes A and B respectively, what will be the colour changes occurring?

A. B. C. D.

Blue to red in both A and B No change in both A and B Blue to red in B and no change in A Blue to red in A and no change in B

27] A more reactive metal displays a less reactive metal from the aqueous solution of the latter. [Marks:1] From the following set tell which one represents a correct picture, of both the possible () reaction and impossible (x) reactions between metals and the solution of different salts.

A. B. C. D.

Metal Al2(SO4)3 CuSO4 FeSO4 ZnSO4 (b) Cu X X X Metal (c) Fe Metal (a) Al Al2(SO4)3 CuSO4 FeSO4 ZnSO4 X X Al2(SO4)3 CuSO4 FeSO4 ZnSO4 X [Marks:1]

28] A colourless and odourless gas is liberated when hydrochloric acid is added to a solution of washing soda. The name of the gas is:

A. B. C. D.

Nitrogen dioxide Sulphur dioxide Sulphur trioxide Carbon dioxide

29] Four student (a), (b), (c) and (d) measured the pH. Values of water, lemon juice and sodium [Marks:1] bicarbonate solution. What is the correct decreasing order of pH values:

A. B. C.

water > lemon juice > sodium bicarbonate lemon juice > water > sodium bicarbonate water > sodium bicarbonate > lemon juice

D.

sodium bicarbonate > water > lemon juice [Marks:1]

30] What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings?

A. B. C. D.

Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced No reaction takes place Iron salt and water are produced Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced

31] In the experiment on studying the dependence of current I on the potential difference V, three students plotted the following V and I. The graph that is likely to be correct is/are:

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

Student I only Student III only All the three students Student II only

32] For carrying out the experiment, on finding the equivalent resistance of two resistors connected on series, a student sets up the circuit as shown. On further verification he finds out that the circuit has one or more of the following faults

[Marks:1]

(i) The resistors R1 and R2 have not been correctly connected in series (ii) The voltmeter has not been correctly connected in the circuit (iii) The ammeter has not been correctly connected in the circuit Out of these three, the actual fault in the circuit is/are:

A. B. C.

Both (i) and (ii) Only (i) Only (ii)

D.

Both (ii) and (iii)

33] To determine the equivalent resistance of a series combination of two resistors R1 and R2, a student arranges the following set up

[Marks:1]

Which of the following statements will be true fir this circuit:

A. B. C. D.

Incorrect reading for current I as well as potential difference V Incorrect reading for current I but correct reading for potential difference V Correct reading for both current I and potential difference V Correct reading for current I incorrect reading for potential difference V

34] The current flowing through a resistor connected in an electric circuit and the potential difference developed across the ends of it are as shown in the diagrams

[Marks:1]

The value of the resistance of the resistor used in Ohm is:

A. B. C. D.

0.02 0.024 24 17.5 [Marks:1]

35] The statement that is most correct about the following circuit is:

A. B. C. D.

A1 < A 2 A3 < A 2 A1 = A 2 = A 3 A1 = A 3

36] What will be the equivalent resistance between A and B?

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

0.37 1.5 None 1.37 [Marks:1]

37] To make the plant free of starch, it is:

A. B. C. D.

Kept in a room, but with lights on at night only Kept under the shade of tree Kept covered with coloured polythene in a shady place Kept in darkness for 72 hours [Marks:1]

38] After removing chlorophyll, when iodine test us performed on the destarched leaf, kept in sunlight for six hours. The expected observation would be:

A. B. C. D.

The entire leaf turns blue The covered part of the leaf turns blue The colour of the iodine solution remains same The part not covered turns blue

39] Given below are the steps in the preparation of a temporary mount of a stained leaf peel: (i) Cover the material with the cover slip (ii) Remove the peel from lower surface of leaf (iiii) Drop it in water in petri dish (iii) Transfer the stained peel to a clean glass slide and add a drop of glycerine [Marks:1]

The correct sequence of the experiment steps is:

A. B. C. D.

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (vi), (iii), (ii), (i) (iii), (iv), (i), (ii) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i)

40] A student draws the following sketch of stomatal aperture and numbers the parts asfollow:

[Marks:1]

The chloroplast is denoted by the number

A. B. C. D.

1 2 3 4

41] A student performed the starch test on a leaf. Some steps involved are shown below:

[Marks:1]

The correct sequence of step should be:

A. B. C. D.

(iv), (iii), (ii), (i) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)

42] In the following experiment set up to show that CO2 is evolved during respiration, substances A [Marks:1] and B are:

A. B. C. D.

A is water and B is lime water A is lime water and B is water A is KOH pellets and B is lime water A is KOH solution and B is water

Paper:

Science X Summative Assessment Term I Sample Paper - 4

Total marks of the paper: 90 Total time of the paper: 3.5 hrs General Instructions: 1. The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B you are to attempt both the sections. 2. All questions are compulsory. 3. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in all the three questions of five marks category. Only one option in such question is to be attempted. 4. All questions to section A and all questions of section B are to be attempted separately. 5. Question numbers 1 to 3 in section A are mark questions. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence. 6. Question numbers 4 to 7 are two marks questions, to be answered in about 30 words. 7. Question number 8 to 19 is three mark questions, to be answered in about 50 words. 8. Question number 20 to 24 are five mark questions, to be answered in about 70 words. 9. Question numbers 25 to 42 in section B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question is a one mark question. You are choosing one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you. 10. An addition 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper only. Questions: 1] 2] 3] 4] 5] 6] 7]
Name one Metal and one Non-Metal which exists in liquid state at room temperature? How is brain protected from shocks and injuries? Name the instrument used for measuring: (i) Potential difference (ii) Current Define double displacement reaction with the help of an example. HCl and HNO3 show acidic characters in aqueous solution while alcohol and glucose solutions do not. Give reasons. What happens to glucose that enters the nephron along with the filtrate? [Marks:1] [Marks:1] [Marks:1] [Marks:2] [Marks:2] [Marks:2]

How many electrons will flow through a wire when the charge of 4C flows for 2 [Marks:2] sec? Also find the current.

8]

A wire is cut into three equal parts and then connected in parallel with the same source. How will its: (a) Resistance (b) resistivity gets [Marks:3] affected? (c) How would the total current and the current through the parts change? How does the strength of the Magnetic field at the centre of a circular coil of a wire depend on [Marks:3] (a) Radius of the coil (b) number of turns of wire in the coil? (c) Draw the magnetic lines of force in case of a circular coil of a wire. How are water and minerals absorbed by the plant? What are the disadvantages of using fossil fuels? Give two solar cells are exclusively used as source of energy. instances [Marks:3] where [Marks:3]

9]

10] 11] 12]

(a) With the help of a suitable example, explain Oxidation and Reduction in terms of gain or loss of oxygen. (b) Identify the substances that are oxidised and the substances that are reduced in the following reaction: 4Na(s) + O2(g) 2Na2O(s) (a) What are ionic compounds? Ionic compounds conduct electricity only in molten state not in solid state. Why? (b). Why do ionic compounds have high melting points?

[Marks:3]

13]

[Marks:3]

14] 15] 16] 17] 18] 19] 20]

What are exothermic and endothermic reaction. Explain with the help of one [Marks:3] example each. The pH of the mouth of a person is lower than 5.5. What changes will occur in [Marks:3] his mouth? How these changes can be controlled? Write any two measures. Mention any three important functions of fore brain. Give the events that occur during photosynthesis. [Marks:3] [Marks:3]

Name the hormones secreted by Thyroid, Pancreas and Adrenal glands. Write [Marks:3] a function of each hormone Tendril encircles or coils around the object in contact with it. Elaborate. [Marks:3]

A sanitary worker uses a white chemical having strong smell of chlorine gas to disinfect the water tank. (a) Identify the chemical compound. (b) Write the chemical formula. (c) Write chemical equation for preparing it. (d) Write its any two uses. [Marks:5] OR (a) Write an equation to show the reaction between Plaster of Paris and water. (b) Name the substance which on treatment with chlorine yields bleaching powder. (c) Name the sodium compound which is used for softening hard water. (d) What will happen if a solution of sodium hydrocarbonate is heated? Give the equation of the reaction involved.

21]

Define corrosion. Name a metal which corrodes and one metal which does not. Write any three methods of prevention of corrosion. OR Write balanced chemical equation for the reactions taking place when [Marks:5] (i) Zinc carbonate is calcinated. (ii) Zinc sulphide is roasted. (iii) Zinc oxide is reduced to Zinc. (iv) Cinnabar is heated in the air. (v) Magnese dioxide is heated with Aluminium Powder. Draw a neat diagram of Respiratory System in Humans and label the following: (i) Trachea (ii) Bronchi (iii) Lungs (iv) Larynx Where does exchange of gases take place? [Marks:5] OR Draw neat diagram of digestive system. Label its all parts. How the main components of the food digested in the small intestine? Explain. (a) (b) Draw a schematic diagram of the common domestic circuit. Write difference between overloading and short circuiting. OR Answer the following questions: [Marks:5] (i) What is the direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar-magnet? (ii) What is SI unit of magnetic field? (iii) What does crowding of magnetic field lines indicate? (iv) What is the frequency of A.C. in India? (v) Name two organs in human body where magnetic field is quite significant. (i)An electric heater connected to a 220V lines has two resistance coil of 22 Ohms each. Calculate the current if these coils are used (a) Separately (b) In series (c) In Parallel (ii) Write two advantages and two limitations of using Solar Cooker. OR What happens to the deflection of the compass needle at a point near current [Marks:5] carrying straight conductor (a) If the current is increased. (b) If the direction of current in the conductor is changed. (c) If compass is moved away from the conductor. (d) Draw the diagram showing the magnetic field lines around the straight current carrying wire. Four students (a), (b), (c) and (d) measured the pH values of water, lemon [Marks:1] juice and sodium bicarbonate solution. What is the correct decreasing order of pH values?

22]

23]

24]

25]

A. water > lemon juice > sodium bicarbonate B. lemon juice > water > sodium
bicarbonate C. water > sodium bicarbonate > lemon juice D. sodium bicarbonate > water > lemon juice

26]

A drop of solution 'X' is placed on a strip of pH paper. A deep red colour in produced. The solution 'X' is:

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D. 27]

NaOH Water Na2CO3 HCl

Zinc granules were added to zinc sulphate, copper sulphate, aluminium sulphate and iron sulphate solutions as shown below. You would observe the deposition of metal on zinc in beakers: [Marks:1]

A. B. C. D. 28]

I and III I and II II and IV II and IV

Four students performed the reactions of a dil Hydrochloric acid and a solution of sodium hydroxide with zinc metal and solid sodium carbonate separately. [Marks:1] They reported the possible reaction by () and no reaction by (X). In which of the following sets all observations are correct?

A. B. C. D. 29]

Set (a) Set (b) Set (c) Set (d)

HCl+Zn HCl+Zn x HCl+Zn HCl+Zn

HCl+Na2CO3 HCl+Na2CO3 x HCl+Na2CO3 HCl+Na2CO3

NaOH+Zn NaOH+Zn NaOH+Zn X NaOH+Zn

NaOH+Na2CO3 NaOH+Na2CO3 NaOH+Na2CO3 x NaOH+Na2CO3 X

On adding a few drops of universal indicator to three colourless solutions taken [Marks:1] separately in three test tubes labeled P, Q, R respectively the colours developed in the solutions are marked in the following figures:

What is the correct decreasing order of pH. Values of the solutions.

A. B. C. D. 30]

P>Q>R Q>P>R R>Q>P R>P>Q [Marks:1]

Fe2O3 + 2Al Al2O3 + 2Fe The above reaction is an example of a

A. B. C. D. 31]

Combination reaction Double displacement Decomposition reaction Displacement reaction

To determine the equivalent resistance of three resistors, when connected in a parallel arrangement, Four students connected the resistors as follows.

[Marks:1]

The correct set up is that of student.

A. B. C. D.

A C D B

32]

A student has to connect 4 cells of 1.5V each, to form a battery of voltage 6V

[Marks:1]

The correct way of connecting these cells is shown in figure.

A. B. C. D. 33]

B C D A

The correct set up for studying the dependence of the current on the potential difference across a resistor is:

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D. 34]

A B D C . The [Marks:1]

Four resistors are connected in Parallel. Each has a resistance 2 effective resistance is:

A. B. C. D. 35]

8 4 0.25 0.5

The following circuit diagram shows the experimental set up for the study of dependence of current on potential difference. Which two circuit components are connected in series.

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D. 36]

Battery and voltmeter Ammeter and voltmeter Resistor and voltmeter Ammeter and rheostat

Calculate the Equivalent Resistance from the following combination of resistors.

[Marks:1]

A. 2 B. 3 C. 1.5

D. 1 37]
In an experiment on photosynthesis we cover a portion of leaf 'A', of a destarched potted plant with a red coloured strip, a portion of another leaf B with black and a portion of leaf C with a green strip and then keep the plant in sunlight so that photosynthesis may place. [Marks:1]

After four hours on performing starch test the result showed no starch formation in the

A. B. C. D. 38]

Covered portion of leaf A Covered portion of leaf B Covered portion of leaf C Covered portion of any of the above [Marks:1]

Coverslip is put on the slide very gently to avoid:

A. B. C. D. 39]

Crushing of the material Oozing of glycerine None of these Entry of air bubbles

The figure that correctly depicts the removal of chlorophyll is:

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D. 40]

I II III IV [Marks:1]

Leaves are destarched by keeping the plant in:

A. B. C. D. 41]

Dark room for 3 hours Light for 03 hours Light for 03 days Dark room for 03 days [Marks:1]

In the following sketch of the stomatal apparatus, the parts I, II, III and IV were labeled differently by four students.

The correct labeling out of the following is: I guard cell II stoma III starch granule IV nucleus I guard cell II starch III nucleus IV B. stoma C. I cytoplasm II chloroplast III stoma IV nucleus I cytoplasm II nucleus III stoma IV D. chloroplast

A.

42]

After performing the experiment to show that germinating seeds give out carbon dioxide during respiration, students drew the following diagrams

[Marks:1]

The correct labeled diagram is

A. B. C. D.

A B C D

Paper:

Science X Summative Assessment Term I Sample Paper - 3

Total marks of the 90 paper: Total time of the paper:

General Instructions: 1. The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B you are to attempt both the sections. 2. All questions are compulsory. 3. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in all the three questions of five marks category. Only one option in such question is to be attempted. 4. All questions to section A and all questions of section B are to be attempted separately. 5. Question numbers 1 to 3 in section A are mark questions. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence. 6. Question numbers 4 to 7 are two marks questions, to be answered in about 30 words. 7. Question number 8 to 19 is three mark questions, to be answered in about 50 words. 8. Question number 20 to 24 are five mark questions, to be answered in about 70 words. 9. Question numbers 25 to 42 in section B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question is a one mark question. You are choosing one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you. 10. An addition 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper only. 3.5 hrs

Questions: 1] Balance the chemical equation: 2] What are the gustatory receptors? 3] What is solar panel? 4] What are the two vital functions of the human kidneys? 5] What happens when a strip of zinc is dipped into copper sulphate solution? Write the
balanced chemical equation of the reaction.

[Marks:1] [Marks:1] [Marks:1] [Marks:2] [Marks:2] [Marks:2]

6] Fresh milk has a pH of 6. How do you think the pH will change as it turns into curd?
Explain resistance.

7] On what factors does the resistance and resistivity of a conductor depend? Write SI unit of [Marks:3] 8] Why do we use parallel circuit arrangement for domestic wiring? Give three reasons. [Marks:3]

9] A coil of insulated wire is connected to a galvanometer. What would be seen if a bar

magnet with its south pole is brought towards one Face of the coil is: (a) Moved quickly towards it? (b) Moved quickly away from it? (c) Placed near its one face? (d) Name the phenomena involved? (e) North pole of bar magnet is brought towards the same face of the coil. (f) North pole of bar magnet is kept stationary near the same face of the coil.

[Marks:3]

10] What do the following transport:

(i) Xylem (ii) Pulmonary artery (i) pulmonary Vein (ii) Phloem

[Marks:2]

11] What are the constituents of biogas? Write any two uses of this gas. 12] Give reason:

[Marks:3]

(i) Ionic compounds have high melting point [Marks:3] (ii) Ionic compounds are hard crystalline solids. (iii) Which gas is produced when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a reactive metal?

13] (a) What is redox reaction? When magnesium ribbon burns in the air and forms a white
residue, is magnesium oxidized or reduced? (b) Why should chemical equations be balanced?

[Marks:3]

14] Name the type of chemical reaction represented by the following equation and also
mention the type endothermic/exothermic:

[Marks:3]

15] (i)Write the chemical name and formula of "Plaster of Paris".

(ii) How is it prepared? (iii)Write chemical equations of the reaction. at Rs 3.40 per kWh. (ii) Calculate the effective resistance between P and Q

[Marks:3]

16] (i) A 400W refrigerator operates for 16 hrs/day, calculate the cost to operate it for 30 days

[Marks:3]

17] Explain the digestion in stomach. 18] Mention any three important functions of fore brain.

[Marks:3] [Marks:3]

19] Draw a labeled diagram of a Neuron. Explain its Functions

write hormones secreted by them.

[Marks:3]

20] What is an endocrine gland? Name any two endocrine glands present in a human body and [Marks:5] 21] (a) You are provided with three test tubes A, B, C which contain- distilled water, Acidic and
basic solutions respectively. If you are given blue litmus paper only, how will you identify the nature of the solutions in three test tubes. [Marks:5] (b) Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture-proof container. Explain why? OR (a) Give two important uses of washing soda and baking soda. (b) Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water?

22] A metal E is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in the air, it
catches fire. When the product formed is dissolved in water it turns red litmus to blue: (i) Name the metal E. (ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and [Marks:5] when the product is dissolved in water. (iii) Explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride. OR What are alloys? How are they made? Name the constituents and uses of brass, bronze and solder.

23] What is a solenoid? Draw the patterns of magnetic field lines of a solenoid through which a
steady current flows? What does the pattern of field lines inside the solenoid indicate? Write a use of it. OR (a) State the rule to determine the direction of a [Marks:5] (i) Magnetic field produced around a straight conductor carrying current (ii) Force experienced by current carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which in perpendicular to it. (iii) Current induced in a coil due to its rotation in a magnetic field. (b) What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances.

24] Draw a labeled diagram of Human Heart. Draw a table to show the functions of any two
chambers of Human Heart. OR (a) Draw a labeled diagram of Stomata. Write two Functions of Stomata. (b) What are the raw materials used during photosynthesis. Write chemical equation for photosynthesis.

[Marks:5]

25] The pH value of a solution is in the range of 6 to 8. What is the colour developed when a [Marks:1] student adds 3 drops of universal indicator in the solution A. B. C. D.
Red Blue Orange Green

26] The pH values of distilled water, fruit juice and sodium bicarbonate were measured using [Marks:1]

pH papers. What is the correct decreasing order of pH values

A. B. C. D.

Water > Fruit juice > Sodium bicarbonate Fruit juice > Water > Sodium bicarbonate Water > Sodium bicarbonate > Fruit juice Sodium bicarbonate > Water > Fruit juice

27] Four students studied reactions of zinc and sodium Carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid
and dilute sodium hydroxide Solutions and presented their results as follows. The '' represents evolution of gas whereas 'X' represents absence of any reaction,

[Marks:1]

(A) (B) (C) (D)

A. B. C. D.

B C D A

28] When dilute HCl reacts with Zinc metal, the gas liberated is? A. B. C. D.
in to Oxygen Nitrogen Chlorine Hydrogen

[Marks:1]

29] If Iron Nails are kept in CuSO4 solution for two hours, the colour of the solution will change [Marks:1] A. B. C. D.
Pink Light green Yellow Red

30] An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. This
compound is also soluble in water. The element is likely to be:

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

Carbon Silicon Iron Calcium are connected in parallel. The effective resistance will be:

31] If four resistors each of 1

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

0.5 4 2 0.25

32] For the circuits shown in figures I and II, the ammeter readings would be

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

0A in Circuit I and 1A in Circuit II 0A in both Circuits 1A in both Circuits 1A in Circuit I and 0A in Circuit II . If they are connected in series, their equivalent resistance will be:

33] Three resistors each having same resistance are connected in parallel. Their equivalent
resistance is 1

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

3 1 6 9

34] Each of the resistances in the above question will be : A. 2 B. 9 C. 1 D. 3 35] The resistors R1 and R2 are connected in

[Marks:1]

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

Parallel in both circuits Series in both circuits Series in circuit I and in parallel in circuit II Parallel in circuit I and in series in circuit II

36] The graph between current (I) and potential difference (V) in the experimental verification [Marks:1]
of Ohm's Law drawn by four students. Which one is correct?

A.

B.

C.

D.

37] Temporary mount of a peel is made in: A. B. C. D.

Alcohol Water Acetone Glycerine

[Marks:1]

38] To remove chlorophyll, the leaf is boiled in to: A. B. C. D.

Water Iodine solution None of these Alcohol

[Marks:1]

39] In the following sketch of the stomatal apparatus the parts I, II, III and IV were labeled
differently by four students.

[Marks:1]

The correct labeling out of the following is: (I) (II) (III) (IV) (I) (II) (III) (IV) Guard cell Stoma Starchgranule nucleus Cytoplasm Chloroplast Stoma nucleus Guard cell Nucleus

A.

B. C.

D. (I) (II)

(III) (IV)

Stoma Chloroplast

40] To show that CO2 is released during respiration we take A. B. C. D.

Dry seeds Boiled seeds Wet seeds Germinating seeds

[Marks:1]

41] The function of KOH in the experimental set up to show that CO2 is released during
respiration is:

[Marks:1]

A. B. C.

To enhance respiration To release oxygen for respiration To remove water vapour from the flask

D. To absorb CO2 released by germinating seeds 42] In an experiment on photosynthesis we cover a portion of leaf 'A', of a de-starched potted
plant with a red coloured strip, a portion of another leaf B with black and a portion of leaf C with a green strip and then keep the plant in sunlight so that photosynthesis may place.

[Marks:1]

After four hours on performing starch test the result showed no starch formation in the

A. B. C. D.

Covered portion of leaf A Covered portion of leaf B Covered portion of leaf C Covered portion of any of the above

Paper:

Science X Summative Assessment Term I Sample Paper - 2

Total marks of the paper: 90 Total time of the paper: 3.5 hrs General Instructions: 1. The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B you are to attempt both the sections. 2. All questions are compulsory. 3. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in all the three questions of five marks category. Only one option in such question is to be attempted. 4. All questions to section A and all questions of section B are to be attempted separately. 5. Question numbers 1 to 3 in section A are mark questions. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence. 6. Question numbers 4 to 7 are two marks questions, to be answered in about 30 words. 7. Question number 8 to 19 is three mark questions, to be answered in about 50 words. 8. Question number 20 to 24 are five mark questions, to be answered in about 70 words. 9. Question numbers 25 to 42 in section B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question is a one mark question. You are choosing one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you. 10. An addition 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper only. Questions: 1] Name one metal which has low melting point: 2] Which part of brain is responsible for precision of voluntary actions? 3] Why ventricles have thicker walls than auricles? 4] What is commercial unit of energy?
magnesium oxidized or reduced?

[Marks:1] [Marks:1] [Marks:1] [Marks:2]

5] What is redox reaction? When magnesium ribbon burns in the air and forms a white ash, is [Marks:2] 6] A milkman added a small amount of baking soda to fresh milk.
(a) Why does he shift the pH of fresh milk to slightly alkaline? (b) Why does this milk take a longer time to set as a curd?

[Marks:2]

[Marks:2] 7] Name the two glands associated with the digestive system in humans. Name their secretion

also.

8] (a) What happens when Iron nails are kept into a Copper sulphate solution? Write the
balanced chemical equation for the reaction. (b) Give one example of precipitation reaction.

[Marks:3] [Marks:3]

9] (a) What are ionic compounds?

(b) Give the formation of MgCl2 from Mg and Cl2

10] Explain why:

(a) Respiration is an exothermic reaction? (b) All decomposition reactions are endothermic reaction? (c) When blue salt of copper sulphate is heated, it becomes colourless?

[Marks:3]

11] You are provided with three test tubes A, B, C which contain distilled water, Acidic and basic solutions. If you are given blue litmus paper only, how will you identify the nature of the [Marks:3]
solutions in three test tubes.

12] A 500W electric iron used in a house for 2 hours per day. Calculate the cost to use it for 60 [Marks:3]
days at Rs 3.20 per kWh.

13] Calculate the effective resistance between P and Q. [Marks:3]

14] Give reasons for the following:

(i) The glottis is guarded by epiglottis. (ii) The lungs alveoli are covered with blood capillaries. (iii) The wall of the trachea is supported by cartilage rings

[Marks:3] [Marks:3] [Marks:3]

15] Write the functions of parts of hind brain. 16] Draw a labeled diagram of a Neuron. Explain its Functions
light?

17] Name the hormone synthesized at the shoot tips. How does it help the plant to response to [Marks:3] 18] How will the magnetic field Produced in a current carrying a circular coil change if we
(i) (ii) (iii) Increase the value of current. Increase the distance from the coil Increase the no. turns of the coil

[Marks:3]

19] Write three limitations of harnessing three types of energy from Oceans. 20] Draw a labelled diagram of Human Heart. Draw a table to show the functions of any two
chambers of Human Heart. OR (a) Draw a labelled diagram of Stomata. Write two Functions of Stomata. (b) What are the raw materials used during photosynthesis. Write chemical equation for

[Marks:3]

[Marks:5]

photosynthesis.

21] (a) Write the chemical name and formula of washing soda. How is it prepared? Write the
chemical equation of the reaction. (b) Why does distilled water not conduct electricity, whereas rain water does? OR (a) Five solutions A, B, C, D and E when tested with universal indicator showed pH as 4, 1,11,7 and 9, respectively. Which solution is (i) neutral? [Marks:5] (ii) strongly alkaline? (iii) strongly acidic? (iv) weakly acidic? (v) weakly alkaline? Arrange the pH in increasing order of hydrogen-ion concentration. (b) Equal lengths of magnesium ribbons are taken in test tubes A and B. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is added to test tube A, while acetic acid (CH3COOH) is added to test tube B. In which test tube will the fizzing occur more vigorously and why?

22] A metal E is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in the air, it
catches fire. When the product formed is dissolved in water, it turns red litmus to blue: (i) Name the metal E. (ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and when the [Marks:5] product is dissolved in water. (iii) Explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride. OR What are alloys? How are they made? Name the constituents and uses of brass, bronze and solder.

23] What is a solenoid? Draw the patterns of magnetic field lines of a solenoid through which a
steady current flows? What does the pattern of field lines inside the solenoid indicate? Write a use of it. OR (a) State the rule to determine the direction of a [Marks:5] (i) Magnetic field produced around a straight conductor carrying current (ii) Force experienced by current carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which in perpendicular to it. (iii) Current induced in a coil due to its rotation in a magnetic field. (b) What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances?

24] (a)A coil of insulated wire is connected to a galvanometer. What would be seen if a bar
magnet with its south pole towards one Face of the coil is: (a) Moved quickly towards it? (b) Moved quickly away from it? (c) Placed near its one face? (d) Name the phenomena involved? (b) What are renewable sources of energy? Give two examples and one use of each. OR (a)Which gas is filled in the electric bulb and why? (b)On what factors do the resistance of a conductor depend and how? Write SI unit of resistance.

[Marks:5]

25] The graph between current (I) and potential difference (V) in the experimental verification[Marks:1]
of Ohm's Law drawn by four students. Which one is correct?

A.

B.

C.

D.

26] While performing the experiment on studying the dependence of current (I) on the potential
difference (v) across a resistor four students I, II, III, and IV set up the circuit as shown:

[Marks:1]

The correct result will be obtained by the student:

A. B. C. D.

I III IV II

27] For the circuits shown in figures I and II, the ammeter readings would be

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

0A in Circuit I and 1A in Circuit II 0A in both Circuits 1A in both Circuits 1A in Circuit I and 0A in Circuit II . If they are connected in series, their equivalent resistance will be:

28] Three resistors each having same resistance are connected in parallel. Their equivalent
resistance is 1

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

3 1 6 9

29] The resistors R1 and R2 are connected in

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

Parallel in both circuits Series in both circuits Series in circuit I and in parallel in circuit II Parallel in circuit I and in series in circuit

II

30] Identify A and B in the following figure :

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

A=Gas chamber,B=Mixture B =Gas chamber, A =Mixture None of the above A=Digestor,B=Gas outlet

31] Which of the following stain is used to see the stomata during temporary mount of leaf
peel?

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

Methylene blue Cotton blue None of these Safrainin

32] To remove chlorophyll, the leaf is boiled into: A. B. C. D.

Water Iodine solution None of these Alcohol

[Marks:1]

in 33] In an experiment to show that sun light is necessary for photosynthesis. The leaf is boiled [Marks:1] alcohol for a few minutes using a water bath. It is essential because:

A. B. C. D.

Alcohol is highly volatile Steam from the water bath heats the leaf rapidly Steam from the water bath dissolve the chlorophyll Alcohol is inflammable

34] To show that CO2 is released during respiration we take

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

Dry Seeds Boiled seeds Wet seeds Germinating seeds

35] The function of KOH in the experimental set up to show that CO2 is released during
respiration is:

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

To enhance respiration To release Oxygen for respiration To remove water vapour from the flask To absorb CO2 released by germinating seeds

36] In an experiment on photosynthesis we cover a portion of leaf 'A', of a de-starched potted

plant with a red coloured strip, a portion of another leaf B with black and a portion of leaf C with a green strip and then keep the plant in sunlight so that photosynthesis may place.

[Marks:1]

After four hours on performing starch test the result showed no starch formation in the

A. B. C. D.

Covered portion of leaf A Covered portion of leaf B Covered portion of leaf C Covered portion of any of the above

37] The pH value of a solution is in the range of 6 to 8. What is the colour developed when a [Marks:1]
student adds 3 drops of universal indicator in the solution?

A. B. C. D.

Red Blue Orange Green

38] The pH values of distilled water, fruit juice and sodium bicarbonate were measured using pH [Marks:1]
papers. What is the correct decreasing order of pH values

A.

Water > Fruit juice > Sodium bicarbonate

B. C. D.

Fruit juice > Water > Sodium bicarbonate Water > Sodium bicarbonate > Fruit juice Sodium bicarbonate > Water > Fruit juice

39] Four students studied reactions of zinc and sodium Carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid
and dilute sodium hydroxide solutions and presented their results as follows. The '' represents evolution of gas whereas 'X' represents absence of any reaction,

[Marks:1]

The right set of observations is that of student

A. B. C. D.
in to

B C D A

40] If Iron Nails are kept in CuSO4 solution for two hours, the colour of the solution will change [Marks:1] A. B. C. D.
Pink Red Yellow Light green

41] When a drop of an unknown solution X is placed on a strip of pH paper, a deep blue colour[Marks:1]
is produced. This sample should be which one of the following?

A. B. C. D.

Lemon juice Water HCl NaOH

42] Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?
2PbO(s) + C(s) 2Pb(s) + CO2 (g) (i) Lead is getting reduced. (ii) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised. (iii) Carbon is getting oxidised. (iv) Lead oxide is getting reduced.

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

(i) and (iii) (i), (ii) and (iii) All (i) and (ii)

Paper:

Science X Summative Assessment Term I Sample Paper - 1

Total marks of the paper: 90 Total time of the paper: 3.5 hrs General Instructions: 1. The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B you are to attempt both the sections. 2. All questions are compulsory. 3. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in all the three questions of five marks category. Only one option in such question is to be attempted. 4. All questions to section A and all questions of section B are to be attempted separately. 5. Question numbers 1 to 3 in section A are mark questions. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence. 6. Question numbers 4 to 7 are two marks questions, to be answered in about 30 words. 7. Question number 8 to 19 is three mark questions, to be answered in about 50 words. 8. Question number 20 to 24 are five mark questions, to be answered in about 70 words. 9. Question numbers 25 to 42 in section B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question is a one mark question. You are choosing one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you. 10. An addition 15 minutes time has been allotted to read this question paper only. Questions: 1] A non-metal X exists in two different forms Y and Z. Y is the hardest natural substance,
whereas Z is a good conductor of electricity. Identify Y and Z.

[Marks:1] [Marks:1] [Marks:2]

2] What is the minimum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5 3] When is lactic acid formed in our muscles?
one use.

4] What is Plaster of Paris? How it is obtained from Gypsum. Write chemical reaction. Give its[Marks:2] 5] A solution of potassium chloride when mixed with silver nitrate solution, an insoluble white [Marks:2] substance is formed. Write the chemical reaction involved and also mention the type of the
chemical reaction?

6] Two green plants are kept separately in oxygen free containers, one in the dark and the
other in continuous light. Which one will live longer? Give reasons.

[Marks:2]

7] Three 2

resistors, A, B and C, are connected as shown in Figure. Each of them dissipates energy and can withstand a maximum power of 18 W without melting. Find the maximum current that flow through the three resistors.

[Marks:3]

8] Give the events that occur during photosynthesis. 9] Describe the steps involved in reflex action. 10] Write chemical equations for the reactions taking place when
(i) zinc sulphide is heated in air (ii) calcination of zinc carbonate is done (iii) when manganese dioxide is heated with aluminium powder

[Marks:3] [Marks:3] [Marks:3]

11] (a) Why do we store silver chloride in dark coloured bottles?

(b) How does slaked lime is prepared from calcium oxide.

[Marks:3]

12] Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions:
(a) (b) Sodium carbonate on reaction with hydrochloric acid in equal molar concentrations [Marks:3] gives sodium chloride and sodium hydrogen carbonate. Sodium hydrogen carbonate on reaction with hydrochloric acid gives sodium chloride and liberates carbon dioxide.

13] A student prepared solutions of (i) an acid and (ii) a base in two separate beakers. She
forgot to label the solutions and litmus paper is not available in the laboratory. Since both [Marks:3] the solutions are colourless, how will she distinguish between the two?

14] What happens at the synapse between two neurons? 15] (a) How much current will an electric bulb draw a 220V source if the bulb filament is 1200

[Marks:3]

? [Marks:3] (b) How much current will an electric heater draw from a 220V source if the resistance of the heater is 100 ?

16] Name various plant hormones. Give one function of each.

rule is different from Fleming's left hand rule? schematic diagram.

[Marks:3]

17] What does the direction of thumb indicate in the right-hand thumb rule? In what way this [Marks:3] 18] What is biomass? Explain the principle and working of a biogas plant using a labeled 19] (a) Why does a current carrying conductor kept in a magnetic field experience force? On
what factors does the direction of this force depend? Name and state the rule used for determination of direction of this force. (b) A magnetic compass shows a deflection when placed near a current carrying wire. How [Marks:5] will the deflection of the compass get affected if the current in the wire is increased? Support your answer with a reason. OR (a) What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances?

[Marks:3]

(b) Two circular coils A and B are placed closed to each other. If the current in the coil A is changed, will some current be induced in the coil B? Give reason.

20] (a) Salt A commonly used in bakery products on heating gets converted into another salt B
which itself is used for removal of hardness of water a gas C is evolved. The gas C when passed through lime water turns it milky. Identify A, B and C. (b) Write any two uses of bleaching powder OR [Marks:5] (a) Write word equations and then balanced equations for the reaction taking place when (i) dilute sulphuric acid reacts with zinc granules. (ii) dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium ribbon. (b) What is a neutralisation reaction? (c) Give two important uses of washing soda.

21] (a)

Write the electron dot structures for sodium magnesium and oxygen. (b) Show the formation of Na2O and MgO by transfer of electrons. (c) What are the ions present in these compounds.

[Marks:5]

22] Find out the following in the electric circuit given in Figure.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Effective resistance of two 8 resistors in the combination. Current flowing through 4 resistors. Potential difference across 4 resistance. Power dissipated in 4 resistor. Difference in ammeter readings, if any.

[Marks:5]

OR A current of 1 ampere flows in a series circuit containing an electric lamp and a conductor of 5 when connected to a 10 v battery. Calculate the resistance of the electric lamp. Now if a resistance of 10 is connected in parallel with this series combination, what change (if any) in current flowing through 5 conductor and potential difference across the lamp will take place? Give reason. Draw circuit diagram.

23] Draw the diagram of alimentary canal of man and label the following parts:

Mouth Oesophagus Stomach Intestine

[Marks:5]

Where do carbohydrates, proteins and fats get digested in human beings? OR What is the advantage of having four chambered heart? Support your answer with a diagram of the section of a human heart.

24] To study the dependence of current (I) on the potential difference (V) across a resistor R,
two students used the two set ups shown in figure A and B respectively. They kept the contact point J in four different marked, (a), (b), (c), (d) in the two figures

[Marks:1]

For the two students the ammeter and voltmeter reading will be maximum when the contact J is in the position:

A. B. C. D.

(d) (a) (a) (d)

in both the set ups in both the set ups in set up A and (d) in set up B in set up A and (a) in set up B

25] The pH values of distilled water, fruit juice and sodium bicarbonate were measured using pH [Marks:1]
papers. What is the correct decreasing order of pH values

A. B. C. D.

Water > Fruit juice > Sodium bicarbonate Fruit juice > Water > Sodium bicarbonate Water > Sodium bicarbonate > Fruit juice Sodium bicarbonate > Water > Fruit juice

26] In an experiment to test the pH, of a given sample using pH paper, four students recorded
the following observations. Sample taken. pH paper colour turned to. (I) Water Green (II) Dil. HCl Red (III) Dil. NaOH Blue (IV) Dil. Acetic acid Orange Which one will have pH value of 7?

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

II III IV I

27] A student performed the starch test on a leaf. Some steps involved are shown below.

[Marks:1]

The correct sequence of steps should be:

A. B. C. D.

D, A, B, A,

C, B, C, C,

B, C, D, D,

A D A B

28] Four students studied reactions of zinc and sodium carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid
and dilute sodium hydroxide solutions and presented their results as follows. The '' represents evolution of gas whereas 'X' represents absence of any reaction,

[Marks:1]

The right set of observations is that of student

A. B. C. D.

B C D A

29] A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clear supernatant solution [Marks:1] turns the pH paper yellowish-orange. Which of the following would change the colour of this pH paper to greenish-blue? A. B. C. D.
Lemon juice Vinegar Common salt An antacid

30] Which one is not observed when aluminium is added to solution of copper sulphate? A. B.
The solution is blue in the beginning The final solution becomes colourless

[Marks:1]

C. D.

A brown mass is deposited on the surface of Aluminium The final solution becomes light green

31] A more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from the aqueous solution of the
latter. From the following sets tell which one represents a correct picture of both the possible () reactions and impossible (x) reactions between metals and the solutions of different salts.

[Marks:1]

A. B. C.

Metal (b) Cu Metal (c) Fe Metal (d) Zn Metal (a) Al

Al2(SO4)3 Al2(SO4)3 Al2(SO4)3 x Al2(SO4)3 x

CuSO4 x CuSO4 CuSO4 CuSO4

FeSO4 X FeSO4 X FeSO4 X FeSO4 ZnSO4

D.

32] In the experiment on finding the equivalent resistance of two resistors connected in parallel
three students connected the Voltmeter in their circuits in the three ways X, Y and Z shown here.

[Marks:1]

The voltmeter has been correctly connected in.

A. B. C. D.

cases X and Y only cases Y and Z only cases Z and X only all the three cases

33] Identify the circuit (Figure) in which the electrical components have been properly
connected.

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

(i) (iii) (iv) (ii)

34] The rest positions of the needles in a milliammeter and voltmeter when not being used in a
circuit are as shown in the figure. The zero error and 'least count' of these two instruments are.

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

(+4mA, -0.2V) and (1mA, 0.1V) respectively (+4mA, -0.2V) and (2mA, 0.2V) respectively (-4mA, +0.2V) and (2mA, 0.2V) respectively (-4mA, +0.2V) and (2mA, 0.1V) respectively

35] Two students (A) and (B) connect their two given resistors R1 and R2 in the manners shown
below.

[Marks:1]

Student A connects the terminals marked b1 and c1 while student B connects the terminals marked d2 and c2 in their respective circuits at the points marked X and Y.

Which one of the following is correct in relation to above arrangement

A. B.

both the students will determine the equivalent resistance of the series combination of the two resistors both the students will determine the equivalent resistance of the parallel combination of the two resistors. Student A will determine the equivalent resistance of the parallel combination while student B will determine the equivalent resistance of the series combination of the two resistors. Student A will determine the equivalent resistance of series combination while student B will determine the equivalent resistance of parallel combination of the two resistors

C.

D.

36] A well stained leaf peel preparation when focused under high power of the microscope
would, show

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

epidermal cells, stomata, guard cell with many nuclei and one chloroplast cell stomata, and guard cells without nuclei or chloroplasts Stomata, but no guard cells or epidermal cells epidermal cells, stomata, guard cells each with one nucleus and many chloroplasts

37] A student draws the following sketch of stomatal apparatus the part I, II, III and IV are
labeled differently by four students.

[Marks:1]

The correct labeling out of the following is

A. B.

I III

Guard cell starchgranule nucleus

II IV II IV II IV II IV

stoma

C.

I Guard cell granule III Nucleus I cytoplasm chloroplast III stoma nucleus I Cytoplasm nucleus stoma chloroplast

starch stoma

D.

III

38] Given below are four different set ups to show that CO2 is released during respiration.

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

A B D C

39] What is the use of KOH solution in this experiment?

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

Absorbs O2 released by germinating seeds Absorbs moisture released by the seeds None of these Absorbs CO2 released by germinating seeds

40] To observe cells in an onion peel, we must prepare the slide by mounting on it: A. B. C. D.
Crushed pulp of onion Dry scale leaf Green leaf of onion Thin layer of fleshy leaf of onion

[Marks:1]

41] B1, B2 and B3 are three identical bulbs connected as shown in the Figure. When all the
three bulbs glow, a current of 3A is recorded by the ammeter A. (i) What happens to the glow of the other two bulbs when the bulb B1 gets fused?

[Marks:1]

A. B. C. D.

B2 gets dimmer and B3 glows brighter B3 gets dimmer and B2glows brighter B3 and B2 both will glow more The glow of the bulbs B2 and B3 will remain the same