Science Class 10 Model Paper 4

Tyndale-Biscoe & Mallinson Society
MODEL QUESTION PAPER (SESSION 2021-22)

Test Series 4
Class: (X) 10 Max. Marks: 80
Subject: Science Time: 3 Hour
MULTIPLE CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS
Q 1) Choose the correct option:
i) The image formed by a convex mirror is:

a) Real b) Virtual c) Enlarged d) Both (b) and (c)
ii) Correct mirror formula is:
a) 1/v=1/f + 1/u b)1/u=1/f + 1/v
c) 1/f=1/v - 1/u d) 1/f=1/v + 1/u
iii) Linear magnification of a convex mirror is:
a) Always negative b) Always greater than 1
c) Always positive d) May be positive or negative
iv) Clouds appear white due to:
a) Refraction of light b) Reflection of white light
c) Scattering of all colors of light d) Absorption of all colors of light
v) In a myopic eye, the image of the object is formed
a) At retina b) In front of retina
c) Behind of retina d) At blind spot
vi) Focal length of eye lens is adjusted by:
a) Iris b) Cornea c) Ciliary muscles d) Pupil
vii) Current in a conductor is due to:
a) Ions b) Protons c) Electrons d) Both (a) & (C)
viii) Electric potential is expressed as
a) W x q b) W /q c) q/ W d) W xI/t
ix) The energy consumed in an electric circuit is given by
a) IR2t b)IRt c)VIT d)VI2t
x) SI Unit of magnetic field is:
a) Newton b) Tesla c)Tesla-meter d)Newton-meter
xi) Main constituent of LPG is:
a) Methane b) Butane c) Propane d) Ethane
xii) The metal which cannot react with dilute acid is:
a) Copper b) Silver c) Gold d) All of these
xiii) The most abundant non-metal in earth’s crust is:
a) Silicon b) Oxygen c) Nitrogen d) Chlorine
xiv) Which of the following ions will not be reduced by Zinc
a) Cu2+ b) Fe2+ c) Al3+ d) Ag+
xv) During rusting of Iron:
a) Iron gets reduced b) Iron gets oxidized
b) Iron acts as an oxidizing agent d) None of the above
xvi) Which of the following is not an alkali:
a) KOH b) NaOH c) Al(OH)3 d) Ca(OH)2
xvii) The hardness of water can be removed by:
a) NaCl b) Soap c) NaHCO3 d) Na2CO3
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xviii) The bee sting contains:
a) Acid b) Base c) Salt d) Enzyme
xix) Isopentane is:
a) 2-methyl propane b) 2-methyl butane
c) 2-methyl pentane d) 2,2-dimethyl propane
xx) The unsaturated hydrocarbons are converted into saturated by:
a) Hydrogenation b) Halogenation
c) Hydration d) Cracking
xxi) All the elements in a period have same:
a) Atomic Mass b) Atomic Number
c) Valency d) Number of shells
xxii) The highly reactive non-metal is:
a) I b) Cl c) F d) Br
Following questions consists of two statements- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions selecting the appropriate option given below.
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
b) Both (A) and (R) are true but the reason is not correct explanation of assertion.
c) (A) is true but (R ) is false.
d) (A) is false but (R ) is true.
xxiii) Assertion- Polythene bags are non biodegradable.
Reason –They cannot be broken down by microbes into simple harmless substances.
xxiv) Assertion- Supersonic jets cause pollution as they cause thinning of ozone umbrella.
Reason- Depletion of ozone layer causes green house effect.
xxv) Assertion- Construction of big dams has many problems associated with them.
Reason- Dams submerge large tracts of natural vegetation, agricultural land, wildlife and
human habitation
xxvi) Assertion-Burning of fossil fuels disturbs the natural composition of air.
Reason – Pollution causes harm to both biotic and abiotic components.
xxvii) Assertion –Off springs reproduced by asexual reproduction are known as clones.
Reason- Asexual reproduction is practiced in most unicellular organisms and also in some
multicellular organisms.
xxviii) Assertion- Ovaries lie in a small muscular pouch called scrotum.
Reason- Progesterone and Estrogen are secreted by ovaries.
xxix) Pancreatic Juice contain enzymes like maltase, lactase and sucrase.
Reason-the second largest gland lying in the loop of duodenum below the stomach is pancreas.
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xxx) Assertion- unlike animals, plants do not possess an elaborate transport system.
Reason- Plants are comparatively less active and need the supply of materials less quickly.
xxxi) Assertion- Brain is covered by membranes called menings.
Reason – Meningitis is a deadly disease of human brain caused by inflammation of menings.
xxxii) Variations are produced in organisms through reproduction whether they multiply asexually
or sexually.
Reason- variations are always useful for the organisms. (32x1=32)
Very Short answer type questions

Q 2) What is the difference between short circuiting and overloading?
Q 3) What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources of energy?
Q 4) What is an acid? Give two examples along with two properties.
Q 5) What are the limitations of Modern Periodic table?
Q 6) Why are the autotrophs also called as transducers?
Q 7) What do you mean by biodiversity hotspot? (6x2=12)
Short answer type questions

Q 8) Why stars seem higher than they actually are?
[OR]
What is hypermetropia? Explain with the help of diagram how it can be corrected?
Q 9) What are the advantages of connecting electrical devices in parallel with the battery instead of
connecting them in series?
[OR]
Will current flow more easily through a thick wire or thin wire of the same material when
connected to the same source? Why?
Q 10) Define rusting? How can we prevent rusting?

[OR]
What is difference between displacement reaction and decomposition reaction? Give an
example in each case.
Q 11) What are alloys? Give their two uses.
[OR]
What is difference between roasting and calcination?
Q 12) How do auxins promote the growth of a tendril around a support?
[OR]
How does our body respond when adrenaline is secreted into the blood?
Q 13) Describe the parts of a flower with the help of a labelled diagram.
[OR]
Explain development of human embryo with the help of a diagram?
Q 14) How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits may be dominant or recessive?
[OR]
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What are fossils? How do they tell us about the process of evolution?
(7x3=21)
Long answer type questions

Q 15) Draw the ray diagram of the image formed by the concave mirror when object is placed at
i) Beyond Center of Curvature ii) At focus
Also write down the position, size and nature of the image so formed.
[OR]
A concave lens has a focal length 15 cm. At what distance should the object from the lens
be placed so that it forms an image at 10cm from the lens. Also find the magnification
formed by the lens.
Q 16)
a) Write the formula and draw the electron dot structure of Benzene.
b) What is saponification? Write the reaction involved in this process.
[OR]
What is ethanoic acid? Write its chemical formula and chemical properties.
Q 17) Describe the process of transportation of water and food in plants.
[OR]
What are the methods used by plants to get rid off their waste products?
(3x5=15)
Note: Model test papers to be done on loose sheets.
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MODEL QUESTION PAPER (SESSION 2021-22)

Q 1) Choose the correct option:

i) The image formed by a convex mirror is:

xxiii) Assertion- Polythene bags are non biodegradable.

Reason- Depletion of ozone layer causes green house effect.

xxvi) Assertion-Burning of fossil fuels disturbs the natural composition of air.

Reason – Pollution causes harm to both biotic and abiotic components.

xxviii) Assertion- Ovaries lie in a small muscular pouch called scrotum.

Reason- Progesterone and Estrogen are secreted by ovaries.

xxxi) Assertion- Brain is covered by membranes called menings.

Reason – Meningitis is a deadly disease of human brain caused by inflammation of menings.

Reason- variations are always useful for the organisms. (32x1=32)

Very Short answer type questions

Q 3) What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources of energy?

Q 4) What is an acid? Give two examples along with two properties.

Q 5) What are the limitations of Modern Periodic table?

Q 6) Why are the autotrophs also called as transducers?

Q 7) What do you mean by biodiversity hotspot? (6x2=12)

Short answer type questions

Q 10) Define rusting? How can we prevent rusting?

Long answer type questions

Note: Model test papers to be done on loose sheets.

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