Grade 10 Science Test 1

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the bonding ability of carbon?
A. Carbon forms strong ionic bonds by accepting six electrons from other atoms
B. Carbon forms weak covalent bonds by sharing its six electrons with other atoms
C. Carbon forms weak ionic bonds by donating its four valence electrons to other atoms
D. Carbon forms strong covalent bonds by sharing its four valence electrons with other
atoms

2.

Use the following information to answer the next question.

Diamonds and graphites are two allotropic forms of carbon having completely
contrasting physical properties. The diamond is the ____i___ substance known
and is a ___ii___ conductor of electricity. Graphite, on the other hand, is a
___iii___ substance and is a _ iv__ conductor of electricity.
Which row completes the given statements?
Row
A.
B.
C.
D.

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i
softest
hardest
hardest
softest

ii
bad
good
bad
good

iii
hard
soft
soft
hard

iv
good
bad
good
bad

Use the following information to answer the next question.

A saturated compound contains two carbon atoms having a single bond between
them. The remaining valencies are satisfied by hydrogen atoms.

How many covalent bonds are present in the compound?

A. Seven
B. Six
C. Five
D. Four

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4.

Use the following information to answer the next question.

Three elements A, B, and C constitute a Dobereiner triad.

What is the relationship among the atomic masses of these elements?

A. The elements A, B, and C have equal atomic masses
B. The atomic mass of C is the sum of the atomic masses of A and B
C. The atomic mass of A is the product of the atomic masses of B and C
D. The atomic mass of B is the arithmetic mean of the masses of A and C

5.

Which of the following groups of elements, the atomic masses of which are given in
parenthesis, does not form a Dobereiner triad?
A. Li (7), Na (23), K (39)
B. N (14), P (31), As (74.9)
C. Cl (35.5), Br (79.9), I (126.9)
D. Ca (40.1), Sr (87.6), Ba (137.3)

6.

Mendeleevs periodic law states that

A. every eighth element has properties similar to those of the first element if arranged in
the increasing order of atomic mass
B. if elements are placed in the ascending order of their atomic masses, then groups of
three elements with similar properties are obtained
C. on arranging elements in the increasing order of their atomic masses, elements with
similar chemical properties occur periodically
D. on arranging elements with similar chemical properties in the increasing order of
their atomic numbers, the elements occur periodically

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7.

Size of image formed by a concave mirror is paired incorrectly with the respective object
position in row
Row
A.
B.
C.
D.

8.

Device
Searchlight
Rear-view mirror
Dentists mirror
Solar furnace

B. cornea
D. aqueous humour

Myopia is a defect of vision that is caused by

A.
B.
C.
D.

12.

B. 0.3 D
D. 3.0 D

A ray of light that falls on an eye first passes through the

A. pupil
C. eye lens

11.

Type of mirror
Convex
Convex
Concave
Concave

The size of the image of a meter scale placed at a distance of 1 m from a concave lens is
25 cm. What is the power of the lens?
A. 3.0 D
C. 0.3 D

10.

Size of image
Small
Same size
Point sized
Enlarged

Which of the following devices is paired incorrectly with the type of mirror present in it?
Row
A.
B.
C.
D.

9.

Object position
Beyond C
At C
At F
Between F and 2 F

a decrease in the retinal distance from the lens

a decrease in the diameter of the eyeball
an increase in the thickness of the lens
an increase in the curvature of the lens

With reference to the refraction of light through a prism, the angle between the incident
and emergent rays is called the angle of
A. incidence
C. emergence

B. refraction
D. deviation

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13.

Use the following information to answer the next question.

During reproduction, genetic material is transferred from parents to offsprings.

The genetic material in most organisms is

A. DNA
C. proteins
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B. RNA
D. carbohydrates

Use the following information to answer the next question.

Pollination is the process of transfer of pollen grains from the stamen to the
stigma of a flower.

Cross-pollination involves the transfer of pollens from the stamen

A. to the stigma of the same flower
B. of one flower to the stigma of another flower present on the same plant
C. of one flower to the stigma of another flower present on a different plant belonging
to a different species
D. of one flower to the stigma of another flower present on a different plant belonging
to the same species

15.

Use the following information to answer the next question.

There is a group of red beetles in a particular forest. A small number of greencoloured beetles are born because of some variation. This characteristic feature is
transferred to the subsequent generation.
What will happen to the beetle population in the forest after a period of time?
A. The population of green beetles will increase as they will not be easily visible to
birds.
B. The population of red beetles will increase as they will not be easily visible to birds.
C. The number of red beetles will increase because they are more attractive than the
green beetles.
D. Green beetles will change their colour to red in order to be more attractive in the
green environment.
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16.

Use the following information to answer the next question.

Nitins father has blue eyes and a scar on his left cheek. He is a great piano
player as well as a good singer.

Which of the following traits is most likely to be inherited by Nitin from his father?
A. Ability to play piano
C. Blue eye colour

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B. Scar on the face

D. Ability to sing

Use the following information to answer the next question.

The waste material that cannot be broken down by bacteria or other saprophytes
is known as non-biodegradable waste.

Which of the following waste materials is non-biodegradable?

A. Vegetable peels
C. Human faeces

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B. Used tea leaves

D. Plastic bottles

The pollution caused by plastic bags can be managed by

A. reducing the thickness of the polythene
B. throwing them in dustbins
C. recycling them
D. burning them

19.

Which of the following statements emphasizes the need for the conservation of natural
resources?
A. The availability of natural resources has decreased
B. The population using these resources has decreased
C. Its utilization has decreased
D. Its demand has decreased
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20.

Biodiversity of a region is best described as the type of

A. plants in the region
B. animals in the region
C. living organisms in the region
D. extinct organisms in the region