DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL JODHPUR

Periodic Test – I (2017–18)

Class - X
Subject - Science
Time: 3 hours M.M. 50

General Instructions :–
1. Please check that this question paper contains 03 printed pages and 27 questions.
2. All the questions are compulsory.
3. Question nos. 1 to 10 & questions no. 22 to 27 are 1 mark questions, question nos. 11 to 15 are 2
marks questions, question nos. 16 to 18 are 3 marks questions, question nos. 19 to 21 are 5 marks
questions..

1. In the reaction : H2S + SO2 → 3S + 2H2O [1]

Identify the oxidising agent and the reducing agent.
2. Balance the given chemical equation : [1]
Ba(OH)2 + HBr → BaBr2 + H2O
3. Name the chemical substance used in black and white photography. [1]
4. Give the names of two synthetic indicators which are used to test acids and bases. [1]
5. Ferrous Sulphate on heating decomposes into Ferric Oxide, Sulphur dioxide and Sulphur trioxide. [1]
Write the balanced chemical equation for the process.
6. Name the device that helps to maintain potential difference across ends of a conductor in the [1]
electrical circuit.
7. Why don’t two magnetic lines of force intersect each other? [1]
8. What does the thumb indicate in Fleming’s right hand thumb rule? [1]
9. Write the function of villi present on the inner surface of small intestine. [1]
10. If we happen to touch a hot object unknowingly we immediately pull our hand back. What is [1]
such type of action called as? What is the role of brain in such actions?
11. Which gas is released when an acid reacts with a metal ? How will you test the presence of this [2]
gas ?
12. State Ohm’s Law in electricity. Write its mathematical expression. [2]
13. A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. State your observation for the [2]
deflection in compass needle for following cases and give reason for the same in each case:
a) Electric current in the wire is increased.
b) The compass is displaced away from the wire.
14. What are different ways in which glucose is oxidised to produce energy in various organisms? [2]
15. What is synapse? Write the event that happens at the synapse. [2]
16. What is rancidity? Write any two methods of prevention of rancidity. [3]
OR
Give reason for the following :
a) Water should not be added to acid to dilute it.
b) Aluminium corrosion is not harmful.
c) HCl is more acidic than Acetic acid.
17. Draw the pattern of magnetic lines of force due to a solenoid carrying current in it. How would [3]
the strength of the magnetic field produced by the solenoid be affected if the current passing
through it is increased?

(1) P.T.O.
18. Yash, a student of class X, enjoyed his Sunday morning by playing football matches with his [3]
peers. As he returned home by 11 am, he immediately took shower. While taking his dinner he
complained of insipid taste in the meals to his mother. His mother realised that could have
happened and gave him medicine for viral infection before taking him to any doctor.
(a) What according to you must be the reason that Yash was unable to taste and smell his
food well ?
(b) Write two values displayed by Yash’s mother.
(b) Name the receptors used to detect smell and taste.
19. a) Write three uses of pH in our daily life. [5]
b) A metal nitrate A on heating gives yellowish coloured metal oxide B along with brown
coloured gas C and a colourless gas D.
(i) Identify the type of reaction.
(ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for the given reaction.
20. (i) Define resistance of a conductor. State its SI unit. [5]
(ii) Name the electrical instrument which is used to control current in an electric circuit.
(iii) Calculate the resistance of 50m length of wire of cross-sectional area 0.01mm² and
resistivity 5 x 10–8 Ωm.
OR
(i) Explain the following:
a) Why does the cord of an electric heater not glow while the heating element does?
b) Why is the series combination of resistor not used for domestic circuits?
(ii) An electric motor takes 5A current from a 220V source. Determine the power of the
motor and the energy consumed in 2 hour.
21. Answer the following questions on the basis of diagram given here – [5]
a) Identify the parts A, B, C and D.
b) Name the blood vessel that brings deoxygenated blood from
the body to the heart.
c) Name the largest artery that takes the blood away from heart.
d) Why is double circulation of blood important in humans?
22. The white precipitate formed by the reaction of Barium chloride with Sodium sulphate solution [1]
is due to the formation of :
(a) Barium sulphate (b) Sodium chloride
(c) Sodium sulphate (d) Calcium chloride
23. When iron nail is dipped in copper sulphate solution, reddish brown coating of copper gets [1]
deposited at
(a) top of a iron nail (b) bottom of iron nail
(c) middle of iron nail (d) anywhere on iron nail
24. The current flowing through a resistor and the potential difference developed across It’s ends [1]
are shown in the figure. The value of resistance of the resistor is :

(a) 0.5 Ω (b) 5.0 Ω (c) 50 Ω (d) 500 Ω

(2) P.T.O.
25. In the following circuits, heat produced in the resistor or combination of resistors connected to [1]
a 12V battery will be :

(a) Same in all cases (b) Minimum in case (i)

(c) Maximum in case (ii) (d) Maximum in case (iii)
26. In the sketch of the stomatal apparatus given below, which one of the following parts is missing? [1]

(a) cell membranes of the cells (b) cell walls of cell

(c) nuclei in the guard cells (d) chloroplasts in the guard cells
27. The germinating seeds present in the experimental setup shown below: [1]

(a) Take up O2 from the water (b) Take up CO2 from the atmosphere
(c) Release O2 into the air (d) Release CO2 into the air in the flask

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(3) P.T.O.