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Class 10 Science

Previous Board Examination Question Paper – Set 4

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 gas is essential for respiration?

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

2. The functional unit of nervous system is:

a) Nephron   b) Neuron   c) Alveolus   d) Axon

3. The SI unit of potential difference is:

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

4. Which metal is used to coat iron to prevent rusting?

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

5. The image formed by a convex mirror is always:

a) Real and inverted   b) Virtual and erect   c) Real and erect   d) Virtual and inverted

6. Which blood cells help in defence of the body?

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

7. The gas released during respiration is:

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

8. Energy possessed by a body due to its position is called:

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

9. Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering?

a) Retina   b) Iris   c) Cornea   d) Lens

10. The pH value of a basic solution is:

a) Less than 7   b) Equal to 7   c) More than 7   d) Equal to 0

Section B – Very Short Answer

(2 × 5 = 10 Marks)

11. Define respiration.

12. Write the chemical formula of hydrated lime.

13. What is electric power?

14. What is fertilisation?

15. Name the hormone that controls metabolism.

Section C – Short Answer

(3 × 6 = 18 Marks)

16. Explain aerobic respiration.

17. Write three properties of acids.

18. State the laws of refraction of light.

19. Describe the structure of nephron with diagram.

20. Explain reflection of light.

21. What is non-renewable resource? Give examples.

Section D – Long Answer

(5 × 4 = 20 Marks)

22. Explain the process of respiration in human beings.

23. Describe reproduction in flowering plants.

24. Derive the formula for electric power.

25. Explain the defects of vision with ray diagrams.

Section E – Case Study Based Questions

(4 × 3 = 12 Marks)

26. A student noticed that iron tools rust when kept in open air.

a) Name the process.
b) Mention two factors responsible for it.
c) Suggest one method to prevent it.


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