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Class 10 Science

Previous Board Examination Question Paper – Set 2

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 component of blood helps in clotting?

a) RBC   b) WBC   c) Platelets   d) Plasma

2. Which metal is used for galvanisation?

a) Copper   b) Zinc   c) Iron   d) Aluminium

3. The focal length of a plane mirror is:

a) Zero   b) Infinity   c) Equal to radius   d) 1 cm

4. The SI unit of electric power is:

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

5. Which hormone is secreted by thyroid gland?

a) Insulin   b) Thyroxine   c) Adrenaline   d) Growth hormone

6. The chemical formula of bleaching powder is:

a) CaOCl₂   b) CaCl₂   c) NaOCl   d) Ca(OH)₂

7. Which part of the plant conducts food?

a) Xylem   b) Phloem   c) Cambium   d) Cortex

8. The energy stored in a stretched rubber band is:

a) Kinetic energy   b) Chemical energy   c) Potential energy   d) Heat energy

9. Which mirror is used in solar cooker?

a) Plane   b) Convex   c) Concave   d) Cylindrical

10. Which gas causes acid rain?

a) Oxygen   b) Nitrogen   c) Sulphur dioxide   d) Hydrogen

Section B – Very Short Answer

(2 × 5 = 10 Marks)

11. What is transpiration?

12. Write the chemical name of baking soda.

13. Define electric current.

14. What is heredity?

15. Name the plant hormone responsible for growth.

Section C – Short Answer

(3 × 6 = 18 Marks)

16. Explain the function of heart.

17. Write three properties of bases.

18. State Ohm’s law with diagram.

19. Describe the structure of heart with diagram.

20. Explain the dispersion of light.

21. What is non-biodegradable waste? Give examples.

Section D – Long Answer

(5 × 4 = 20 Marks)

22. Explain transportation in human beings.

23. Describe reproduction in human beings.

24. Derive the formula for electric current.

25. Explain the defects of vision and their correction.

Section E – Case Study Based Questions

(4 × 3 = 12 Marks)

26. A student observed that plants lose water through their leaves.

a) Name the process.
b) Which part of leaf is involved?
c) State one factor affecting this process.


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