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DESIGN OF THE QUESTION PAPERSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - CLASS X (THEORY)

Time : Three Hours Max. Marks : 75

The weightages of the distribution of marks over different dimensions of the question papershall be as follows :

1. Weightage to Learning Outcomes

S.No. Learning Outcomes Marks Percentage of Marks

1. Knowledge 30 402. Understanding 37 503. Application 08 10

2. Weightage to content/subject unitsS.No. Learning Outcomes Marks

1. Chemical Reactions and some important chemical compounds 062. Energy 223. Life Processes 194. Natural Resources 185. Our Environment 056. Exploring Space 05

3. Weightage to forms of questions

S. No. Form of Questions Marks for each Number of Totalquestion questions Marks

1. Long Answer Type (LA) 5 4 202. Short Answer Type SA-I 3 11 333. Short Answer Type SA_II 2 07 144. Very Short Answer Type 1 08 08

(VSA)

TOTAL 30 75Note : A weightage of 7 marks has been given to numerical questions.

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The expected time for different types of questions would be as follows :

S.No. Form of question Expected time for each question(minutes)

1. Long Answer Type (LA) 10-152. Short Answer Type (SA-I) 6-83. Short Answer Type (SA-II) 3-54. Very Short Answer Type (VSA) 1-2

As the total time is calculated on the basis of the number of questions required to be answeredand the length of their anticipated answers, it would, therefore, be advisable for the candidatesto budget their time properly by cutting out the superfluous words and be within the expectedtime limits.

4. Scheme of Options : There will be no overall choice. However, there is an internalchoice in few questions as per the following details :

(a) Long Answer Questions (5 marks) : In any two questions.(b) Short Answer Questions (3 marks) : In any two questions.(c) Short Answer Questions (2 marks) : In any one quesion.

5. Weightage to Difficulty level of questions :

S. No. Estimated Difficulty Level of Questions Percentage1. Easy 152. Average 703. Difficult 15

A question may vary in difficulty level from individual to individual. As such, the approximationin respect of each question will be made by the paper-setter on the basis of general anticipationfrom the group as a whole. The provision is only to in make the paper balanced in its weightagerather than to determine the pattern of marking at any stage.

Note : There are two blue-prints based on this design followed by two separate sample questionpapers. While the design of the question papers will remain same, blue prints based on thisdesign may change from year to year.

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Science and TechnologyClass X (Theory)

Sample Question Paper - ITime : 3 Hours Max Marks : 75

General Instructions :1. The question paper comprises of two sections, A and B. You are to attempt both the

sections.2. The candidates are advised to attempt all the questions of Section A separately and

questions of Section B separately.3. All questions are compulsory.4. There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in some questions.

You are to attempt only one option in such questions.5. Marks allocated to every question are indicated against it.6. Question numbers 1-5 in Section A and 21-23 in Section B are very short answer

questions. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence.7. Question numbers 6-10 in Section A and 24, 25 in Section B are short answer questions.

These are to be answered in 30-40 words each.8. Questions numbers 11-17 in Section A and 26-29 in Section B are also short answer

questions. These are to be answered in 40-50 words each.9. Question numbers 18-20 in Section A and 30 in Section B are long answer questions.

These are to be answered in 70 words each.

SECTION A

Q1. What is the effect of an increase in temperature on the rate of a chemicalreaction ? 1

Q2. Name any two isotopes which readily undergo nuclear fission. 1Q3. Name the functional groups present in : 1

(a) CH3 COOH(b) CH3 CO CH3

Q4. Why does it take longer to burn wet wood ? 1Q5. Why are Zirconium, Titanium and Chromium classified as strategic metals? 1Q6. Define the terms

(a) Astronomical Unit(b) Light yearGive approximate value of each in SI units. 2

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Q7. Explain giving reasons :(i) Tartaric acid is a component of baking powder used in making cakes.(ii) Gypsum, CaSO4 2H2O is used in the manufacture of cement. 2

Q8. Calculate the energy released (in MeV) when1 kg mass is completely convertedinto energy. (Take 1 MeV = 1.6 x 1013 J, c = 3.0 x 108ms1) 2

ORWhen Uranium undergoes fission, 0.1% of the total mass is converted into energy.Calculate the total amount of energy released in joules during an explosion of an atombomb which contains 5kg of Uranium.

Q9. When a copper wire is left in silver nitrate solution, it is observed that the solutionturns bluish green.(a) Explain this observation.(b) Write the balanced chemical equation to represent the change taking place. 2

Q10. State Right Hand Thumb rule to find the direction of the magnetic field around a currentcarrying straight conductor. How will this magnetic field be affected on-(a) increasing the current through the conductor?(b) changing the direction of flow of current in the conductor? 2

Q11. (a) Name the product formed when methanol undergoes controlled oxidation.(b) Describe with necessary chemical equations the test you would perform to identify

the above product.(c) Name the compound formed when ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence

of concentrated sulphuric acid. 3OR

(a) Propanone can be manufactured from Cumene. Write the corresponding chemicalequation.

(b) Name the compound formed when propanone is reduced. Which reducing agent isgenerally used in the process ?

(c) How is propanone converted to ethanoic acid?Q12. Two identical resistors, each of resistance 10 ohms, are connected (i) in series (ii) in

parallel, in turn, to a battery of 6 volts. Calculate the ratio of power consumed in thecombination of resistors in two cases. 3

Q13. An aqueous solution has hydrogen ion concentration,[H+] = 1.0 x 1010 mol L1(a) Determine the pH of this solution.(b) Is the solution acidic, basic or neutral?(c) Will the pH of the above solution increase or decrease on adding a drop of 1M HC1

to it ? Justify your answer. 3

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Q14. Draw a labelled diagram of a dry cell. Write the chemical equations involvedi) at the anodeii) at the cathode while the cell is working. 3

Q15. Distinguish between polar and equitorial orbits of artificial satellites. Which of theabove two orbits is suitable for ai) geostationary satelliteii) satellite used for weather forecasting? 3

ORHow do we locate the position of the pole star in the sky? Why is the pole star sospecial?

Q16. (a) Draw a flow diagram illustrating the principle used in the manufacture of ammoniaby Haber process.

(b) Describe an activity to show that ammonia is basic and is highly soluble in water.3

Q17. Explain giving reasons :i) Detergent made up of molecules in which branching is minimum are preferred these

days.ii) In the manufacture of condensation polymers, each monomer should have at least

two reactive sites. Why? Cite an example to support your answer. 3Q18. Biogas technologies are gaining acceptance by both rural and urban population. Why?

What is biogas? How is it obtained from cow dung? Draw a labelled diagram of a fixeddome type biogas plant. 5

ORWhat is meant by the term 'refining of petroleum'? Draw a labelled diagram of petroleumdistillation tower. Why is CNG considered an environment friendly fuel?

Q19. Name the lightest element. Why is its presence in the free state in the earth's atmospherenegligible? With a labelled diagram, describe how this element can be prepared in thelaboratory. How is this element used in:a) Space programmesb) Oil industry? 5

ORa) Name the chief ore of iron. How is it concentrated?b) Describe the extraction of iron from the concentrated ore with the help ofi) a labelled diagram of the furnace used.ii) necessary chemical equations representing the chemical changes occurring during

the process.

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c) How is the conversion of iron into iron oxide prevented during the extraction ofiron ?

Q20. Explain Myopia with the help of suitable ray diagrams. How can this defect of visionbe corrected ?A boy uses spectacles of focal length 50 cm. Name the defect of vision he is sufferingfrom. Compute the power of this lens. 5

SECTION BQ21. What is the name given to a set of unpaired chromosomes of an organism? 1Q22. What clue does the fossil Archeapteryx provide in regard to organic evolution? 1Q23. What is meant by 'homologous organs'? 1Q24. Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants. Classify the

following under the above two categories 2DDT, Paper, Cotton cloth, plastics

Q25. Name any two organs that are homologous to human hand. To which category of organswould you place wings of birds and wings of insects?

Q26. a) Draw a labelled diagram of a neuron.b) Which part of the human brain is responsible for

i) intelligence and memoryii) adjustment of movement of posture ? 3

Q27. Name the types of sex chromosomes present ini) Human male andii) Human femaleWhat will be the sex of the child produced if a sperm carrying 'Y' chromosome fertilizesthe egg ? Name an insect in which similar type of sex determination takes place. 3

Q28. Draw a labelled diagram of the longitudinal section of pistil of a flower. What willhappen to the pollen of mango flower if it falls in the stigma of guava flower? 3

Q29. Write the sequence of steps and processes in the primary and secondary treatments ofthe sewage before it is passed into the final (tertiary) step. 3

Q30. How do (i) temperature (ii) water and (iii) carbon dioxide affect the rate ofphotosynthesis? During which state of photosynthesis do the following occur :a) Synthesis of ATP and DPHb) Synthesis of Carbohydrates? 5

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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER-I(SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)

MARKING SCHEMEQ. NO. VALUE POINTS Marks

SECTION - A

Q1. Rate of reaction increases. 1Q2. 235U and 239Pu , Q3. a) Carboxyl group

b) Ketonic group Q4. Water in the wet wood piece takes a lot of heat to get nonporised/Its

ignition temperature is not reached easily. 1Q5. These are important for country's economy or its defence. 1Q6. a) Astronomical unit is the mean distance between the earth and the sun.

1.A.U. = 1.5 x 1011m b) Light Year is the distance travelled by light in one year.

1 Light Year = 1016m Q7. i) To reduce the taste of sodium carbonate which is bitter. 1

ii) To delay the settling time of cement. 1Q8. E = mc

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Q9. (a) Copper beings more reactive than silver, displaces it from silver nitrate solution andforms copper nitrate which is bluish green in colour. 1b) Cu(s) + 2Ag NO3(aq) 2Ag(s) + Cu (No3)2(aq) 1

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Q10. Hold the straight conductor in your right hand such that the thumb points out in thedirection of flow of current. Then the direction of curling of the fingers gives the directionof megnetic field lines around the conductor.a) increases the strength of the magnetic field b) the direction of mangetic field changes (strength remains the same)

CH3 CH3 | |

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ii) Sodium Borohydride / NaBH4 c) Propanone is oxidised to ethanoic acid on treating it with alkaline KMnO4

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ORa) Methonal b) Take 2ml of ammoniacal silver nitrate solution in a test tube. Add to it 3-4 drops ofthe product to be identified. Shake the contents of the tube. Heat the test tube in a hotwater bath for 5-10 minutes. If a shining silver mirror is formed along the sides of thetest tube, it indicates that the sample to be tested in methonal. 12[Ag (NH3)2] NO3 + HCHO + 2NH4 OH HCOOH + 2Ag + 2NH4NO3

+ 4NH3 + H2O c) ethyl ethanoate 1

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ii) When connected in parallel = + or = or r =

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Q13. a) pH = [H+] = log (1 x 1010)= (10)= 10 b) basic c) decrease

Since the concentration of H+, [H+] increases, log10 [H+] decreases,so pH decreases 1

Q14. Diagram of Dry Cell : Fig 5.14 Page 65 NCERT Text BookDiagram :Labelling : i) Zinc can

ii) Layer of paper pulp soaked in NH4Cl solutioniii) Mixture of NH4Cl, ZnCl2, Mno2 and graphiteiv) Carbon rod 1

At anode : Zn Zn2+ + 2e (Oxidation at the anode) At cathode : 2NH4+ +2e 2NH3 + H2 (Reduction at the cathode)

Q15. The orbits parallel to the equator are called equatorial orbits while the orbits passingover the poles of the earth are said to be polar orbits.i) A geostationary Satellite has to revolve in equatorial orbit.ii) A Satellite collecting data for weather pradiction has to revolve in polar orbit

ORTo locate the position of pole-star we observe in the Northern part of the night sky.

The constellation 'Great Bear' can be easily identified due to its special shape.

Straight in line with the pointer stars of the constellation lies a star of medium brightness(brighter than all other stars in its surroundings. This is pole star. 1

Polar star Pointer stars