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Q1
mcq
1 mark
In Fleming’s left hand rule middle finger indicates the direction of the
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A.
electric current
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B.
induced electric current
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C.
movement of the conductor
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D.
magnetic field
Correct Answer: A —
Solution
According to Fleming's Left-Hand Rule, the thumb points in the direction of the force (motion), the index finger points in the direction of the magnetic field, and the middle finger points in the direction of the electric current. Therefore, (a) is correct. Induced current (b) is associated with Fleming's Right-Hand Rule.
Q2
mcq
1 mark
0.75 A current flows through an electric bulb when it is connected to a 220 V generator. Then the electric power of this bulb is
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A.
125 W
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B.
135 W
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C.
165 W
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D.
195 W
Correct Answer: C —
Solution
The electric power is calculated using the formula $P = V \times I$. Given $V = 220 \text{ V}$ and $I = 0.75 \text{ A}$, then $P = 220 \times 0.75 = 165 \text{ W}$. Thus, option (c) is correct.
Q3
mcq
1 mark
If the number of turns in a current carrying circular coil is increased by 10 times, then the producing magnetic field increases by
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A.
100 times
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B.
10 times
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C.
20 times
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D.
1000 times
Correct Answer: B —
Solution
The magnetic field produced by a current-carrying circular coil is directly proportional to the number of turns ($n$). Thus, if the number of turns is increased by 10 times, the magnetic field also increases by 10 times. Option (b) is correct.
Q4
short answer
1 mark
Draw the symbols of the following components used in an electric circuit.
i) Electric cell
ii) Rheostat or variable resistance.
Solution
i) Electric cell: A symbol consisting of two parallel vertical lines of unequal length, where the longer line represents the positive terminal (+) and the shorter, thicker line represents the negative terminal (-).
ii) Rheostat/Variable resistance: A symbol consisting of a resistor (a zigzag line) with an arrow pointing across it or a slider moving along the resistor.
Q5
short answer
1 mark
Glass prisms A, B and C are arranged as shown in the figure given below. When a ray of white light is passed through prism A, does the spectrum of light form on the screen ? Give reason.
Solution
No, a spectrum of light will not be seen on the screen. When white light passes through prism A, it splits into its component colors (dispersion). If prism B is placed in an inverted position relative to prism A, it recombines the dispersed colors back into a single beam of white light. Therefore, the light emerging from prism B is white light, and no spectrum is formed on the screen.
Q6
short answer
2 marks
State the laws of refraction of light.
Q7
short answer
2 marks
What precautions should be taken to avoid the overloading in domestic electric circuits ? Electrical appliances having metallic body are to be earthed essentially. Why ?
Reading Passage
Observe the given diagram and answer the questions given below.
Q8
short answer
2 marks
Observe the given diagram and answer the questions given below :
i) Mention the direction of electric current flowing in the conductor.
Q8
long answer
3 marks
An object 5 cm in size is placed at 30 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to get a sharp image ? Find the nature and size of the image formed.
Q9
short answer
2 marks
Observe the given diagram and answer the questions given below :
ii) State the law that helped to determine the direction of current.
Q9
long answer
3 marks
Draw the ray diagram of the image formed when an object is kept between $F_1$ and $2F_1$ of a convex lens. Mention the nature and position of the image formed.
($F_1$ : Principal focus of the lens)
Q10
long answer
3 marks
How do you trace the magnetic field lines formed around a bar magnet using compass needle ? Two magnetic field lines do not intersect each other. Why ?
Q12
long answer
5 marks
a) i) What is 'Potential difference' ? ii) What are the advantages of connecting the electrical appliances in parallel in domestic electric circuits ? b) i) State Ohm's law. ii) What is 'electrical resistance' of a conductor ? On what factors does it depend ?
Q13
long answer
4 marks
a) Explain the phenomenon of formation of the rainbow in the atmosphere.
b) Why do stars twinkle ?
Q13
mcq
1 mark
The gas flushed to the bags containing chips is
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A.
Hydrogen
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B.
Oxygen
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C.
Chlorine
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D.
Nitrogen
Q14
long answer
4 marks
a) What is near-sightedness (myopia) ? Mention the causes for this defect.
Q14
mcq
1 mark
The pH value of a solution that turns blue litmus paper into red colour is
Q15
long answer
4 marks
b) What is power of accommodation of the eye ? What are the changes that occur in the eye while seeing the distant objects ?
Q15
mcq
1 mark
The electronic configuration of the three elements $P, Q$ and $R$ respectively are $2, 8, 2$; $2, 8$ and $2, 8, 7$. Among these, the elements that can react with each other to produce an ionic compound are
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A.
$P$ and $Q$
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B.
$P$ and $R$
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C.
$Q$ and $R$
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D.
$P, Q$ and $R$
Q16
long answer
5 marks
a) i) What is ‘Potential difference’ ?
Q16
short answer
1 mark
$\text{CuO} + \text{H}_{2} \to \text{Cu} + \text{H}_{2}\text{O}$ ; Mention the oxidised and reduced reactants in this reaction.
Q17
long answer
5 marks
a) ii) What are the advantages of connecting the electrical appliances in parallel in domestic electric circuits ?
Q17
short answer
1 mark
Aqueous solution of nitric acid ($\text{HNO}_{3}$) shows acidic nature but the solution of alcohol does not show this nature. Why ?
Q18
short answer
1 mark
The solution of baking soda is applied on the part of the skin stung by the stinging hairs of the leaves of the nettle plant. Give reason.
Q19
short answer
4 marks
a) What is near-sightedness (myopia) ? Mention the causes for this defect. b) What is power of accommodation of the eye ? What are the changes that occur in the eye while seeing the distant objects ?
Q19
short answer
2 marks
a) Write the electron dot structure of hydrogen molecule. b) Write the structure of benzene molecule.
Q20
short answer
2 marks
Observe the test tubes A, B and C given in the following figures. i) In which test tube the iron nail undergoes rust ? Why ? ii) Iron nails present in other two test tubes do not rust. Why ?
Q21
short answer
2 marks
What is brine solution ? What products will obtain when this solution is subjected to electrolysis ?
Q22
short answer
3 marks
Complete the following chemical equations : i) $\text{NaCl} + \text{AgNO}_{3} \to$ ___ + ___ ii) $\text{CaCO}_{3} \xrightarrow{\text{Heating}}$ ___ + ___ iii) $\text{Pb} + \text{CuCl}_{2} \to$ ___ + ___
Q23
short answer
3 marks
Write the diagram to show the reaction of zinc granules with dilute sulphuric acid and testing hydrogen gas by burning. Label the following : i) Zinc granules ii) Hydrogen gas.
Q24
short answer
3 marks
How do calcium and sodium metals react with cold water ? Explain. Which of these metals is more reactive ?
Q25
short answer
4 marks
a) How does the addition reaction of carbon compounds is different from substitution reaction ? Give an example for each. b) Name the carbon compounds having the following structural formula : i), ii), iii), iv).
Q26
mcq
1 mark
The upward growth of the shoot in plants is
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A.
negative geotropism and positive hydrotropism
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B.
positive geotropism and negative hydrotropism
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C.
negative phototropism and positive geotropism
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D.
negative geotropism and positive phototropism
Q27
short answer
2 marks
How do soaps and detergents react with hard water ? Explain.
Q27
mcq
1 mark
Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Eagle; The secondary consumer in this food chain is
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A.
Grasshopper
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B.
Snake
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C.
Frog
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D.
Eagle
Q28
short answer
Draw the diagram to show the structure of open stomata.
Q29
short answer
Observe the figures of flowers given below: Name the types of pollination that can occur in these two flowers.
Q30
short answer
What is Heredity?
Q31
short answer
3 marks
a) Mention any two factors that help to determine that a change is a chemical reaction. b) Mention the type of chemical reaction that takes place when sodium sulphate solution is added to barium chloride solution. Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction.
Q31
short answer
2 marks
What is the function of the following hormones? i) Abscisic acid ii) Thyroxine.
Q32
short answer
2 marks
“Vegetative propagation is highly advantageous to the field of agriculture.” Justify this statement.
Q33
short answer
2 marks
Write any two differences between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances with an example for each.
Q34
short answer
3 marks
Write the steps involved in the extraction of zinc from zinc carbonate. Highly reactive metal oxides cannot be reduced by using carbon. Why ?
Q34
long answer
3 marks
a) Mention any two methods used by plants to get rid of excretory products. b) How is urine produced in human body? Explain.
Q34
long answer
3 marks
OR a) Which process helps to transport water to the higher parts of the plants? b) Mention the function of the following digestive juices in the human alimentary canal. i) Gastric juice ii) Intestinal juice.
Q35
long answer
3 marks
a) Red colour ($RR$) flower producing pea plant is crossed with white colour ($rr$) flower producing pea plant. Show the result of $F_2$ generation with the help of checker board. b) How is the sex of male child be determined in humans?
Q36
long answer
3 marks
What is DNA replication? How does re-establishment of chromosome number occur in sexual reproduction?
Q36
long answer
3 marks
OR What is placenta? What is its function? In human body testes are located in scrotum outside the abdominal cavity. Why?
Q37
long answer
4 marks
Draw the diagram to show the structure of the human brain. Label the following parts: i) Pons ii) Cerebrum.
Q38
short answer
How does the addition reaction of carbon compounds differ from substitution reaction? Give an example for each.
Q38
long answer
4 marks
a) What is anaerobic respiration? What products will be produced in this process? b) What is double circulation of blood? How this type of blood circulation is advantageous to the birds and mammals?
Q39
short answer
Name the carbon compounds having the following structural formula: i) $H-C(H)(H)-C(H)(H)-C(H)(H)-Cl$ ii) $H-C(H)(H)-C(H)(H)-C(=O)H$ iii) $H-C(H)(H)-C\equiv C-H$ iv) $H-C(H)(H)-C(H)(H)-C(=O)OH$