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Class 10 Science

Previous Board Examination – Question Paper (Set 1)

Time: 3 Hours    Maximum Marks: 80


General Instructions:

  1. All questions are compulsory.
  2. The question paper consists of Sections A, B, C, D and E.
  3. Use of calculator is not permitted.
  4. Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever required.

Section A – MCQs

(1 × 20 = 20 Marks)

1. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

a) Coal   b) Petroleum   c) Wind   d) Natural gas

2. The pH of pure water is:

a) 1   b) 5   c) 7   d) 9

3. The functional group of alcohol is:

a) –COOH   b) –CHO   c) –OH   d) –CO–

4. The unit of electric current is:

a) Volt   b) Ohm   c) Ampere   d) Watt

5. Which blood group is known as universal donor?

a) A   b) B   c) AB   d) O

Section B – Very Short Answer

(2 × 5 = 10 Marks)

6. Define electric current.

7. What is meant by corrosion?

8. Name the pigment responsible for photosynthesis.

9. Write the chemical formula of washing soda.

10. What is the function of alveoli?

Section C – Short Answer

(3 × 6 = 18 Marks)

11. State Ohm’s Law.

12. What is homologous series? Give one example.

13. Explain the process of transpiration.

14. Write any three properties of acids.

15. What is double circulation? Why is it important?

16. Define refraction of light. Give one example.

Section D – Long Answer

(5 × 4 = 20 Marks)

17. Explain the process of electrolysis with a neat diagram.

18. Describe the extraction of metals from their ores.

19. Explain the human heart with a labelled diagram.

20. State and explain the laws of reflection of light.

Section E – Case Study Based

(4 × 3 = 12 Marks)

21. Ramesh observed that iron objects kept in open air get rusted.

a) Name the phenomenon.
b) Mention two factors responsible for it.
c) Suggest two methods to prevent it.


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