Rao's Academy 10th STANDARD – Paper 

Time: 3 Hrs. Subject : SCIENCE Max. Marks: 80

I Four alternatives are provided for each question. Choose the most appropriate alternative
and write it with its alphabet. 81=8
1. According to Ohm’s law, if voltage increases and resistance stays the same,
A) resistance decreases B) current increases
C) current remains the same D) current decreases.
2. When the gases sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide mix in the presence of water, the
reaction is SO2 + 2H2S  2H2O + 3S. Here hydrogen sulphide is acting as
A) An oxidizing agent B) A reducing agent
C) A dehydrating agent D) A catalyst
3. Real images formed by single convex lenses are always ...................
A) on the same side of the lens as the object B) inverted
C) erect D) smaller than the object
4. When two individuals are similar in external appearance but different in their genetic makeup.
They are called as?
A) Allele B) Dominant C) Homozygous D) Heterozygous
5. The reaction between sodium hydroxide with zinc gives product
A) Zinc hydroxide
B) Sodium Zincate
C) Zinc oxide
D) Reaction is not possible of a base and metal
6. The part of the eyes refracts light entering the eye from external objects?
A) Lens B) Cornea C) Iris D) Pupil
7. The diagram below represents structures found in a human female.
What structure is shown in the diagram and what is its use?
A) Copper –T (IUD) – prevents implantation
B) Copper – T ( IUD ) – prevents ovulation
C) Diaphram – Prevents sperm entry in oviduct
D) Tubectomy- Prevents fertilization
8. What happens when metallic oxide reacts with an acid?
A) Salt and water are formed
B) Oxygen and water are formed
C) Carbon dioxide gas and water are formed
D) Hydrogen gas is formed along with water
II. Answer the following. 81=8
9. Why do planets not twinkle ?
10. In a human being the statistical probability of getting a male or a female child is 50 : 50. Give
suitable explanation.
11. i) State the colour of phenolphthalein in soap solution.
ii) Name the by-product of chlor-alkali process which is used for the manufacture of bleaching
powder.
12. State the functions of : i) Gustatory receptors ii) Olfactory receptors
13. The refractive indices of four media A, B, C and D are given in the following table:

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 Medium A B C D
Refractive Index 1.33 1.50 1.52 2.40
If light, travels from one medium to another, in which case the change in speed will be
(i) minimum, (ii) maximum?
14. Write the balanced equations for the following reactions, and add the state symbols :
a) Magnesium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce magnesium chloride,
carbon dioxide and water.
b) Sodium hydroxide reacts with sulphuric acid to produce sodium sulphate and water.
15. How does transpiration helps in upward transport of substances?
16. What is the principal function of the eye lens?
III Answer the following. 8  2 = 16
17. Find the current drawn from the battery by
the network of four resistors Shown in the
figure.

18. State the role of the following in human digestive system :

i) Digestive enzymes ii) Hydrochloric acid
OR
Write correct sequence of four steps of method for the preparation of temporary mount of a
stained leaf peel.
19. Define 1 volt. Express it in terms of SI unit of work and charge calculate the amount of energy
consumed in carrying a charge of 1 coulomb through a battery of 3V.
20. How is ozone formed in the upper atmosphere? Why is the damage of ozone layer a cause of
concern to us? State a cause of this damage.
21. Suggest a proof that even unicellular organisms like Amoeba respond to stimuli. Justify giving
two examples that even plants respond to stimuli.
22. a) Which plant hormone is present in greater concentration in the areas of rapid cell division?
b) Give one example of a plant growth promoter and a plant growth inhibition..
OR
Out of two elements A and B with mass number 2 and 235 respectively, which one is suitable
for making
a) a nuclear reactor b) a hydrogen bomb
Name the nuclear reaction involved in each case. Write one difference between the two types of
nuclear reactions.
23. Why is there so much emphasis on changing over from petrol/diesel driven automobiles to
CNG-driven vehicles.
24. a) Write the name given to bases that are highly soluble in water. Give an example.
b) How is tooth decay related to pH ? How can it be prevented?
c) Why does bee sting cause pain and irritation ? Rubbing of baking soda on the sting area
gives relief. How?

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IV Answer the following. 9  3 =27
25. In human alimentary canal, name the site of complete digestion of various components of food.
Explain the process of digestion.
26. a) Explain why, though both a plane mirror and a sheet of paper reflect light but we can see
the image of our face in a plane mirror but not in a sheet of paper.
b) The image in a plane mirror is virtual and laterally inverted. What does this statement
mean?
c) Write all the capital letters of the alphabet which look the same in a plane mirror.
OR
Give two uses of concave mirrors. Explain why you would choose concave mirrors for these
uses.
27. a) Why do we classify elements?
b) What were the two criteria used by Mendeleev in creating his Periodic Table?
c) Why did Mendeleev leave some gaps in his Periodic Table?
28. A Government school has one teacher teaching classes I to V all the subjects. She is able to
teach only few students of same class at a time and other students keep on making noise in the
class. Teacher keeps on shouting in the class and often beats the students also. Some intelligent
students learn very fast and even help other students of their class as well as lower classes.
a) How will you compare the tendency to loose or gain electrons with the students’ nature?
b) Is the class like periodic table or not? Give reason.
c) Do you think is it possible to teach classes I to V together by one teacher? Give one reason.
d) Give your two suggestions to solve the problem.
e) Which value is possessed by students who help other students in studies?
f) Should corporal punishment be banned in school? Give one reason to support your answer.
29. Explain the action of dilute hydrochloric acid on the following with chemical equations:
a) Magnesium ribbon b) Sodium hydroxide c) Crushed egg shells
30. 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.
a) Name the metal (E).
b) Write the chemical equation for the reaction when it is exposed to air and when the product
is dissolved in water.
c) Explain the process by which the metal is obtained from its molten chloride.
31. State reasons for the following:
a) Electric wires are covered with rubber like material.
b) From dilute hydrochloric acid, zinc can liberate hydrogen gas but copper cannot.
c) Sulphide ore of a metal is first converted to its oxide to extract the metal from it.
32. With the help of an example, explain the process of hydrogenation. Mention the essential
conditions for the reaction and state the change in physical property with the formation of the
product.
OR
a) Define the term functional group. Identify the functional group present in
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 b) What happens when 5% alkaline KMnO4 solution is added drop by drop to warm ethanol
taken in a test tube? State the role of alkaline KMnO4 solution in this reaction.
33. How will the magnetic field produced at a point due to a current carrying circular coil change if
we:
a) increase the current flowing through the coil?
b) reverse direction of current through the coil?
c) increase the number of turns in the coil?
V Answer the following. 4  4 = 16
34. Darwin’s theory of ‘Survival of the fittest’ states that only the fittest will survive.
a) How will you relate the Darwin’s theory to your day-to-day life?
b) How will you make yourself fit for a particular work?
35. Study the diagram given below:
i) Label the parts A to C
ii) What is the function of B and C.
iii) Name the two reproductive parts of a bisexual flower which contain the
germ cells. State the location and function of its female reproductive
part.
iv) What is triple fusion and double fertilsation?
36. You are given following current-time graphs from two different sources:
a) Name the type of current in two cases.
b) Identify any one source for each type of
these currents.
c) What is the frequency of current in case
II in India?
d) Use above graphs to write two differences
between the current in two cases.
e) After what interval of time current in the
case II changes its direction?
37. a) What is ovulation? How often does it happen in human females?
b) Where does fertilisation take place in human females?
c) What is implantation?
d) What is placenta? What are its functions?
VI Answer the following. 15=5
38. a) Name the major industries which are based on forest produce.
b) State the main aim of management of forest and wildlife.
c) Name the four main stakeholders in management of forest resources.
d) What are the advantages and disadvantages of constructing dams.

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