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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT II, 2012 II, 2012

SCIENCE /

67023

Class X /
Time allowed : 3 hours 3 General Instructions :
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix)

X
Maximum Marks : 80 80

The question paper comprises of two Sections, A and B. You are to attempt both the sections. All questions are compulsory. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in all the five questions of five marks category. Only one option in such questions is to be attempted. All questions of Section-A and all questions of Section-B are to be attempted separately. Question numbers 1 to 4 in Section-A are one mark questions. These are to be answered in one word or in one sentence. Question numbers 5 to 13 in Section-A are two marks questions. These are to be answered in about 30 words each. Question numbers 14 to 22 in Section-A are three marks questions. These are to be answered in about 50 words each. Question numbers 23 to 25 in Section-A are five marks questions. These are to be answered in about 70 words each. Question numbers 26 to 41 in Section-B are multiple choice questions based on practical skills. Each question is a one mark question. You are to select one most appropriate response out of the four provided to you.

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) 1 5 14 23 26 4 13 22 25 41 30 50 70

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SECTION-A / 1. Write the formula of alkene having three carbon atoms.

2.

State the role of ciliary muscles in human eye.

3.

Name any two non biodegradable wastes.

4.

Which of the following belonging to a food chain is likely to have maximum concentration of harmful chemicals in its body ? Peacock, Frog, Snake, Grass hopper.

5.

(a) (b) (a) (b)

How does valency of elements vary in going down a group in Periodic Table ? State Modern periodic law.

6.

(a) (b) (a) (b)

An element has electronic configuration 2, 8, 3. Explain its position in the modern periodic table. How many elements are there in first and second period of the periodic table ? 2, 8, 3

7.

Which parts/organs of the human reproductive systems perform the following functions : (a) Site of fertilization (b) Production of ovum / (a) (b)

8.

Give suitable differences between Unisexual & Bisexual flowers.

9.

A ray of light strikes the surface of water such that its speed in water is 2.25 x 108 m/s. If absolute refractive index of water is 4/3, find the speed of light in air. 2.25108 ms1 4/3

10.

Stars appear to twinkle. What could be the two possible reasons for this observation ?

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11.

State the phenomenon involved in the formation of a rainbow in the sky. phenomenon in proper sequence.

Arrange these

12.

(a) (b) (a) (b)

Name two commonly used fossil fuels. List two disadvantages of burning fossil fuels.

13.

Suggest any four ways of utilising waste water.

14.

(a) (b) (a) (b)

Differentiate between alkane, alkene and alkyne Draw the structure of C2H6, C6H6, CH3Cl

C2H6, C6H6, CH3Cl 15. P E R I O D 1 3 X 2 Group Number 13 14 M A

15 B

16 D

17 Q

18 R

4 Y 5 Z Using the given part of the periodic table, answer the following questions (a) Mention the number of shells present in element M. (b) What is the valency of element R ? (c) Name the element in group 1 which has smallest atomic radius. Group Number P E R I O D (a) (b) (c) 16. Differentiate between binary and multiple fission. (a) Name an organism that reproduces by Multiple fission. (b) Vegetative propagation is beneficial to plants that are propagated asexually. Give two advantages. Page 4 of 12 M R 1 3 4 5 X Y Z 2 13 M 14 A 15 B 16 D 17 Q 18 R

(a) (b)

17.

Draw a schematic diagram to explain sex-determination in human beings.

18.

Mention the function of cellular DNA. Taking tallness as a characterstic for a plant, explain how do proteins control the characteristic. DNA

19.

Mention the factor which is mainly responsible for inherited traits. State the two outcomes of Mendels experiments.

20.

Give reasons for the following : (a) Concave mirror is used by dentists. (b) Convex mirrors are commonly used as rear view mirrors in vehicles. (c) Convex lens is used as a magnifier. (a) (b) (c)

21.

A convex lens of focal length 40 cm and a concave lens of focal length 50 cm are placed in contact with each other. Calculate the (a) power, and (b) focal length of this lens combination. 40 cm 50 cm (a) (b)

22.

(a) (b)

(c) (a) (b)

Draw a ray diagram to represent how a narrow beam of white light after dispersion through a prism can be made to recombine as white light. Name the defects of vision when a person can not see clearly : (i) the neary objects (ii) the distant objects A person suffering from a defect of vision uses a corrective lens of power 2D. Find the nature and focal length of the corrective lens.

(i) (ii) (c) 2D Page 5 of 12

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(i) (ii) (iii) (i) (ii) (iii) (i) (ii) (iii)

Explain two unique features of carbon due to which it forms a large number of compounds. Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons ? Why does a gas stove used at home has holes in the metal inlets pipe ?

OR What is addition reaction ? Explain this reaction in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils. What is vinegar ? State its one use. Complete the equation Hot Conc. CH3CH2 OH H 2 SO 4

(i) (ii) (iii)

CH3CH2 OH H 2 SO 4
24. (a) Give reasons : (i) Wind acts as a pollinating agent. (ii) Variation is essential and beneficial to a species. (iii) Uses of condoms prevents pregnancy. Draw a neat and labeled diagram of human male reproductive system (at least 4 labels). (i) (ii) (iii) (b) (a) (b) (c) (a) (b) (c) OR What is Menstruation? Explain why it occurs. Draw a neat and labeled diagram of human female reproductive system. How does embryo get nutrition in mothers womb.

(b) (a)

25.

(a)

(b)

(a)

An object 3 cm high is placed at a distance of 27 cm from the pole of a concave mirror which produces a real image 6 cm high. Find the image distance and focal length of the mirror. Draw a ray diagram in each of the following cases to show the position and nature of the image formed when the object is placed. (i) between the pole P and focus F of concave mirror. (ii) at 2F of a convex lens. 27 cm 3 cm 6 cm Page 6 of 12

(b) (i) (ii) (a) 2F P F

(b) (a)

OR An object of size 5 cm is placed at 25 cm in front of a convex lens of focal length 15cm. At what distance from the lens should a screen be placed so that a sharp focussed image can be obtained ? Find the size and nature of image formed. Draw ray diagrams to show principal focus in case of a (i) concave mirror (ii) convex mirror 5 cm 15 cm 25 cm

(b)

(i)

(ii) SECTION - B /

26.

Rakesh made following four set ups as instructed by his chemistry teacher. Test tube A : Copper pieces in Aluminium Sulphate Solution. Test tube B : Zinc pieces in Iron Sulphate Solution. Test tube C : Aluminium pieces in Iron Sulphate Solution. Test tube D : Iron pieces in Copper Sulphate Solution. He observed that, the reaction takes place in (a) A, B (b) B, C, D (c) A, B, C (d) C, D A: B: C: D: (a) A, B (b) B, C, D (c) A, B, C blue (d) (d) (d) C, D colourless

27.

The colour of copper sulphate solution appear : (a) green (b) yellow (c) (a) (b) (c)

28.

The odour of Ethanoic acid resembles (a) Vinegar (c) Burning paper (a) (b)

(b) (d)

Lemon juice Kerosene (c) (d)

29.

When acetic acid was added to a solution of sodium bicarbonate, which of the following observations are correct : (a) Slow bubble formation is observed (b) A pungent gas is released Page 7 of 12

(c) (d) (a) (c) 30.

Strong effervescence is observed A pop sound is heard (b) (d)

Blue and red litmus papers are dipped in acetic acid taken in two test tubes A and B and change of colour of litmus paper is observed. The observations will be (a) Blue litmus changes to red and red litmus changes to blue. (b) Blue litmus becomes colourless and red litmus remains unchanged. (c) Blue litmus turns red while red litmus remains unchanged. (d) Blue litmus remains unchanged while red litmus turns blue. A B (a) (b) (c) (d)

31.

A student determines the focal length of a device X, by focussing the image of a far off object on the screen positioned as shown in the figure below.

The device X is. (a) Concave lens (c) Convex lens X

(b) (d)

Concave mirror Convex mirror

X (a) 32. (b) (c) (d)

A student performs an experiment on finding the focal length of a convex lens by focussing a distant tree on the screen. He then repeats the experiment and takes the window grill of laboratory as the object in the second case. In order to get a sharp image, he will now need to move the screen. (a) towards the lens (b) farther away from the lens. (c) between the lens and grill (d) behind the grill Page 8 of 12

(a) (c) 33.

(b) (d)

A student was asked to pick up a concave mirror from an assembly of convex, plane and concave mirrors lying on a table for finding its focal length. He picks up the right one. He was able to identify concave mirror because it (a) was depressed at the centre as compared to edges. (b) was elevated at the centre as compared to edges. (c) was plane at the centre and edges. (d) was plane at the centre and elevated at the edges.

(a) (b) (c) (d) 34. The given figure shows the correct fixing of the pins P1 and P2 for defining the ray incident on surface of glass slab :

The correct fixing of the pins P3 and P4 for finding the emergent ray is shown by the fig :

(a)

A P1

(b) P2

(c)

(d)

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(a) 35.

(b)

(c)

(d)

While performing the experiment on tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab, four students A, B, C , D used the following values of angle of incidence and the distance between the feet of the two pins (fixed on the incident ray) : (A) (20, 45, 70 ) and 10 cm (B) (20, 45, 70) and 5 cm (C) (30, 45, 60) and 1 cm (D) (30, 45, 60) and 5 cm Out of these, the best choice is that of student : (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D A, B, C, D (A) (C) (a) (20, 45, 70 ) (30, 45, 60) A 10 cm 1 cm (b) (B) (D) B (20, 45, 70) (30, 45, 60) (c) C 5 cm 5 cm (d) D

36.

The figure shown above shows (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (a) Amoeba undergoing binary fission Amoeba undergoing budding Yeast undergoing binary fission Yeast undergoing budding (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iv)

Identify the correct one -

(i) (iii)

(ii) (iv)

(a)

(i)

(b)

(ii)

(c)

(iii)

(d)

(iv) Page 10 of 12

37.

In Amoeba undergoing binary fission (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Nucleus and cytoplasm divides at the same time. The nucleus divides first followed by division of cytoplasm. The cytoplasm divides first followed by division of nucleus. No division of nucleus and cytoplasm only cell membrane splits Parent cell to form two daughter cells. (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iv)

The correct answer is : (a)

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(a) 38.

(i)

(b)

(ii)

(c)

(iii)

(d)

(iv)

In the adjoining figure, a protuberance found in yeast is

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Fusion of two yeast cells for sexual reproduction a bud an internal bud fusing into parent cell discarded outgrowth

(a) (b) (c) (d) 39. To prepare a temporary slide of yeast culture, yeast granules are added in (a) distilled water (b) 10% sugar solution (c) 90% sugar solution (d) dilute hydrochloric acid Page 11 of 12

(a) (c) 40. 90%

(b) (d)

10%

Material which is not needed to determine the percentage of water absorbed by raisins is. (a) Physical balance (b) compound microscope (c) beaker (d) Filter Paper

(a) 41.

(b)

(c)

(d)

Precautions which is not to be followed to determine the percentage of water absorbed by raisins is : (a) Stalks of raisins to be removed before soaking in water (b) Raisins should be completely immersed in water (c) Before weighing, gently wipe the extra water from the soaked raisins by filter paper (d) Dry raisins should be free from dust

(a) (b) (c) (d) -oOo-

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