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Question paper 1

  1. Part-A

    Each questionof  Part-A carries 1 mark

    1. Why is repiration called an exothermic reaction ?

    Answer:

    Respiration is known as exothermic reaction because energy is released during this process.

  2. 2. In the diagram shown below what type of organs are shown in relation in relation to evolution ?

    Answer:

    Analogous Organs

  3. 3. which defect of the eye is shown in the figure given below ?

    Answer:

    Diagram

    Defect:  Hypermetropia

  4. 4. Label (1) and () in the given figure.

    Diagram

    Answer:

  5. 5.  

    The above chemical equation is an example of which type of chemical reaction?

    (a) Combination reaction                                  (b) Decomposition reaction 

    (c) Displacement reaction                                 (d) Double Displacement reaction

    Answer:

    (d) Double  Dis placement  reaction

  6. Part-B

    Each question of Part-B carries 2 marks

    6. What happens at the synapse between two neurons? 

    Answer:

    Synapse : Synapse  is a narrow  gap  containing communicating  junction  between  two narrow  where Axon   terminal  comes near to dendrite of next  narrow .

    Diagram

  7. 7.  Label (1) and (2) in the figure given below;

     

    Answer:

     

       2    Thyroid gland (in the neck )

  8. 8. Find the power of a concave lens of Focal length 2 (two) metres.

     

    Answer:

    Focal length (F) = 2m

                Power  of  lens  = 

                                              =

                                Power of lens    -0.5D

  9. 9. Write characteristics of magnetic field lines 

    Answer:

    (i)  Magnetic  field lines  always  starts  from   North pole  and  end  at South pole .

          (ii)  The strength of magnetic field lines is depend upon degree of Closeness.

           (iii)  Two  magnetic field lines  cannot  intersect  each other .

  10. 10. Which gas is being produced during reaction in the test tube? How does the gas react with Calcium Hydroxide/lime water?

    Answer:

    Carbon dioxide  gas is produced during  this reaction .

     

  11. 11. Why should curd and sour substances not be kept in brass and copper utencils/vessels?

    Answer:

    When card  or sour  substances  are  kept  in copper  or brass  vessels  it  reacts  with copper  and forms   toxic  compounds which  may unfit for  human  consumption  and  may cause food  poisoning.

  12. 12. (i) Write molecular formula of butane.

    (ii) Draw the structure of propanal.

    Answer:

    (i) Molecular formula  of  Butane :   

                                   Diagram

                (ii)  Propanal

                                  Diagram

                        

  13. 13. Write Mendeleev's Periodic law of classification of elements.

    Answer:

    Mendeleev   Periodic law : It  states   that  “the properties  of elements are  periodic function  of their atomic  masses.

  14. 14. How do 

    (i) Atomic size and 

    (ii) Metallic character, change in a group of Modern Periode table on going top to bottom.

     

    Answer:

    (i) Atomic size: Varies Top to Bottom.   

     Atomic size increases because increase in atomic radius due to increase in no: of shells.

                    Diagram

        (ii)   Metallic Character : Varies top to bottom

         Atomic size increases with increase in no. of shell. Therefore Metallic character increases down the group.

  15. 15. What are the components of the transport system in highly organised plants? How does the transport of water and mineral take place in such plants 

    Answer:

    In highly organized plants ,  Vascular tissues ( Xylem and Phloem) are the main components of  transportation system . In general Xylem carries the water  and Minerals from root  to upper  part and phloem carries food from leaves to other parts

  16. Part-C

    Each question of part-A carries 3 marks

    16. In the figure which law is shown? Label (1) and (2) in relation to the law shown.

    Diagram

    Answer:

    In the figure  flaming left  Hand Rule is shown

                         1  Field

                         2  Current

  17. 17. Write the characteristics of an ideal source of energy.

    Answer:

    Characteristics  of  ideals  source of energy:

            (i) An ideal source is one which has high calorific value.

           (ii) Which has proper  ignition  temp.

           (iii) Which burns without  giving  out  any  smoke or harmful  gases

           (iv) Which burns smoothly  and  does  not  leave any residues.

            (v) Which is easy to handle , easy to transport.

  18. 18. What are decomposers? What is the role of decomposers in the ecosystem?

    Answer:

    Decomposers are the animals which feed  on dead  plants  and  animals . They  are known as Environmental cleaners

     Role of  Decomposers  : They have  a huge role in the eco system as  they  clear the dead  remaining bodies and make manure for trees.

  19. 19. What changes would you suggest in your home in order to be enironment friendy?

    Answer:

          

    Changes we  would  see in order  to be  environmental friendly:

       (i) By Sanitation

       (ii) By using 3Rs formula (Reduce, Reuse, Recyde)

       (iii)By not wasting  the water

       (iv) By not wasting the electricity.

       (v)  By avoiding much use of Bikes, Cars, etc.

       (vi) using Bicycles for  short distances.

       (vii) By growing  more and  more trees.

  20. 20. Write a chemical equation for the reaction place in the test tube, How does the colour of solution change? What is change in the colour of iron nails?

    Answer:

                         (blue)       (green)       reddish brown

       This is displacement reaction. In which  Fe displaces Cu and from  new substance which have different properties and color.

       Iron nails become green in colour . when combine with  sulphate.

  21. 21. Name the compound shown in the figure. How many single covalent bonds are present in it? To which series of Hydrocarbons does this compound belong?

    Diagram

    Answer:

    Diagram

            Ethene.

           4 single covalent bonds  are present .

           This is  called unsaturated Hydrocarbon and belongs to ethane family.

  22. 22. Write three differences between Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration.

     

    Answer:

         Aerobic  Respiration

     

    (i) It takes place in the presence  of oxygen

    (ii) Glucose is breakdown with the help of

    (iii) The end products are and

    Anerobic Respiratio

     

    (i) It takes place in the absence  of oxygen

    (ii) Glucose is breakdown with the help of

    (iii) The end products are may be ethyl alcohol  and lactic aid

  23. 23. What are fossils? What do they tell us about the process of evolution?

    Answer:

    Fossils : These are the dead remains of animals buried deep under the soil which are basically   impression of post animals million year ago.

        Formation of fossils is known as fossilization

        These fossils  provide the evidence that present animals and plants have originated from

      previously existing ones thought the process of continuous evolution

  24. 24. Which mirror is shown in the diagram? Where is object placed in relation to the mirrior? write characteristics of the immage formed:

    Diagram

    Answer:

    Diagram

       This is a CONCAVE MIRROR      

      The object  is placed beyond ‘C’ centre of curvature

      Characteristics : * The image is of small size.      

             The image is real and inverted

             The image is formed between  C and F.

  25. 25. Why does the colour of the sky appears blue?

    Answer:

    When sunlight passes thought the atmosphere most of the longer wavelength lights [Red,Orange,Yellow,etc] do not scattered much by the air molecules. The Shorter wavelength blue light is scattered all around the sky by air molecules, whichever direction we look some of this scattered blue light enters owl eye from everywhere overhead the sky look blue.

  26. Part-D

    Out of question number 26,27,28 of Part-D, attempt one question each.

    26. Draw a labelled diagram of vertical section of a flower and explain its various parts.

     

    Answer:

    Diagram

  27. OR

    26. What changes are seen among the girls during adolescent age/puberty?

     

    Answer:

          Various change in girls during adolescent  age / Puberty are:  

          (i) Hair grow under armpits and public region.

         (ii) Mammary glands or breasts develop and enlarge.

         (iii) The hips starts broaden

         (iv) Extra fat is deposited on different parts like hips and things

         (v) Fallopian tube, uterus and vagina enlarge. Ovaries start to release egg.

        (vi) Menstruation begin to start.

          Qestragen and Progesterone are responsible for these.

  28. 27. Write Ohm's law. Draw a circuit diagram to prove it experimentally in the laboratory.

    Answer:

    Ohm’s law :It states that at some physical condition the current  flowers though a conductor is directly proportional to the Potential Difference across it .

    V=RI                                          [R=constant of proportionality called Resistance]

    Diagram

  29. OR

    27. (a) What is a conductor of electricity? Give two examples.

    (b) Why is series arrangements not used in domestic circuits?

    Answer:

    (a) Conductor: Those materials which conduct or allow the electricity to pass  thought them are known as conductors.

    Example: copper

                      Gold

                     Silver

                     Aluminium

    (B) (i) In series if one electrical appliance stop working them all other also stopped.

     (ii) In series all appliances have one switch due to which they cannot be turn on/of separately.

     (iii) In series all appliances do not get same voltage.

  30. 28. Write three physicsal properties and twochemical properties of metals.

    Answer:

    Physical properties of Metals:

    (i) Malleability : The metals  can be converted into thin sheets by hammering  example:-               Aluminium, Gold etc.

    (ii) Ductile : The metals can be converted into wires by stretching.

         Example:- Copper, Silver etc.

    (iii) Heat and Electricity: Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity

         Example:- Silver, Copper etc.

    Chemical properties of metals:

    (i) Metals react with oxygen and form metal oxide.

    Na+O2→Na2O

    K+O2K2O

    (ii) Most of metal oxide are insoluble in water .but some of metal oxides dissolved I water to from Alkalis (base)

    (iii) Aluminium is the metals which react with oxygen on strong heating

  31. OR

    28. (a) Write three methods to prevent rusting of iron.

    (b) Give example of a non-metal which is

    (i) Good conductor of electricity

    (ii) has lustre.

    Answer:

    (a) (i) By painting the object

             (ii) By galvanization

            (iii) By tin plating or Chromium plating.

            (iv) By applying grease or oil.

    (b) (i) Graphite

          (ii) Iodine