MID-TERM EXAM 2018-19

CLASS-X TIME 3 Hrs

SUBJECT-SCIENCE FULL MARKS-80

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:-
(i) All the questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper contains 27 questions.
(iii) Question number 1 and 4 carry 1 mark. These are to be answered in word or in 1 sentence.
(iv) Question number 5 to 7 carry 2 marks. These are to be answered in about 30 words each.
(v) Question number 8 to 17 carry 3 marks. These are to be answered in about 50 words each.
(vi) Question number 18 to 23 carry 5 marks. These are to be answered in about 70 words each.
(vii) Question number 24 to 28 carry 2 marks based on thinking skills. These are to be answered in brief.

1. Name the physical quantities which are indicated by the direction of thumb and fore finger in the Fleming’s
Right Hand rule.
2. How does the shoot root of a plant respond to the pull of earth gravity?
3. Why is the outer surface of a solar cooker blackened? Name one more such device.
4. How is a voltmeter connected in a circuit?
5. Identify the type of reaction from the following equations:
(a) 𝐶𝐻4 + 2𝑂2 → 𝐶𝑂2 + 2𝐻2 𝑂
(b) 𝑃𝑏(𝑁𝑂3 )2 + 2𝐾𝐼 → 𝑃𝑏𝐼2 + 2𝐾𝑁𝑂3
(c) 𝐶𝑎𝑂 + 𝐻2 𝑂 → 𝐶𝑎(𝑂𝐻)2
(d) 𝐶𝑢𝑆𝑂4 + 𝑍𝑛 → 𝑍𝑛𝑆𝑂4 + 𝐶𝑢
6. Define Amphoteric oxides. Give two examples of such oxides.
7. Explain two disadvantages off series arrangement for household service.
8. 2g of ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a boiling tube.
(a) State the colour of ferrous sulphate crystals both before heating and after heating.
(b) Name the gases produced during heating.
(c) Write the chemical equation for the reaction.
9. Describe an activity to show a decomposition reaction in which light is used to decompose a reactant. Write
chemical equation of the reaction and states its one use.
10. (a) You are given two solutions A and B and pH of solution A is 6 and pH of is 8.
(i) Identify the acidic and basic solution.
(ii) Which solution has more 𝐻 + ion concentration? Give reason for your answer.
(b) Why is HCl a stronger acid then Acetic acid explain.
11. Write balanced equations for the reactions of :
(a) Aluminium when heated in air. Write the name of the product.
(b) Iron with steam. Name the product obtained.
(c) Calcium with water. Why does calcium start floating in water?
12. An electric iron consumes energy at a rate of 840W when heating is at the maximum and 360W when the
heating is at the minimum. The voltage at which it is running is 220V. What are the current and resistence in
each case?
13. Give reason for the following:
(a) Electric bulbs are usually filled with chemically in active gases like nitrogen and argon.
(b) Copper and aluminium wires are usually employed for electricity transmission.
(c) Fuse wire is placed is series with the device.
14. Name the different glands associated with the digestive system in humans. Also names their secretions.
15. (a) Name the hormone which is secreted when growing plants detect light. Mention its sight of secretion in a
plant.
 (b) Explain why plants appear to bend towards light.
16. (a)Name the diseases by which a person is likely to suffer due to the deficiency of :
(i) Iodine (ii) Insulin
(b) How does the timing of secretion and amount of hormone secretion are regulated in human system.
Explain with example.
17. (a) List four factors that should be taken into consideration in the choice of a good source of energy.
(b) How does burning of fossil fuel cause water pollution.
(c) If you could use any source of energy for heating your food which one would you choose and why.
18. (a) Explain what is geothermal energy.
(b) Write its one advantage and one limitation.
(c) Define (OTE).
(d) Write one advantage of nuclear fission reaction.
19. (a) Show the formation of magnesium chloride and sodium chloride by transfer of electrons.
(b) Identify the ions present in these compounds.
(c) Why do ionic compounds not conduct electricity in the solid state?
20. (a) Identify the compound of calcium which is yellowish white powder and is used for disinfecting drinking
water. Write its chemical name and formula. How is it manufactured? Write the chemical equation for
the reaction involved. Also list two other uses of the compound.
(b) Write the balanced chemical equation of chlor-alkali process.
21. (a) Registers given as 𝑅1 , 𝑅2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅3 are connected in series to a battery V. Draw the circuit diagram showing
the arrangement. Derive an expression for the equivalent resistance of the combination.
(b) If 𝑅1 = 10Ω, 𝑅2 = 20Ω 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅3 = 30Ω. Calculate the effective resistance when they are connected in
series to a battery of 6V. Also find the current flowing in the circuit.
22. (a) Draw a diagram of human alimentary canal and level the following parts:
(i) Largest gland.
(ii) Gland that screeds digestive enzymes and hormones.
(iii) Parts where HCl is produced.
(iv) Part where digestive food is absorbed.
(b) What are villi? Explain their function in the digestive system.
23. Name the plant hormone responsible for the following functions:
(a) Growth of the stem
(b) Promotes cell division
(c) Wilting of leaves
(d) Inhibits growth
(e) Ripening of fruits
24. State Maxwell’s right-hand thumb rule.
25. Three resistors of 10Ω, 15Ω 𝑎𝑛𝑑 5Ω are connected in parallel. Find their equivalent resistance.
26. An iron nail is dipped in the solution of copper sulphate for about 30min, state the change in colour
observed. Give the reason for the change.
27. Differentiate between mineral and ore.
28. Write the formula of gypsum and baking soda with their one use respectively.