DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL RUBY PARK, KOLKATA SET I

Revision Test (Term I), 2021-2022

Class –X
Subject: Science

Time: 90 Minutes
General Instructions:
1. The Question Paper contains three sections.
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking.

SECTION A

Section - A consists of 24 questions (Sl. No. 1 to 24). Attempt any 20 questions from this section.
The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated.

1. The figure given below represents the experiment carried out between conc. sulphuric acid and
solid sodium chloride, which react with each other to form HCl gas.

Blue litmus paper is brought near the mouth of the delivery tube and no change is observed in
the color of litmus paper. It is because:
A. The litmus paper used is dry
B. The litmus paper used is moist
C. Blue litmus paper does not change its color with an acid
D. The litmus paper is kept very close to the mouth of the delivery tube

2. A student took 1.0 g of solid iron(II)sulphate in a test tube and heated strongly. What would he
observe?
A. A white residue is left
B. The residue is yellow when hot and white when cold
C. Gases with the smell of burning sulphur evolved.
D. Evolution of a colourless, odourless gas.
3. Consult the chart to answer the following question

(i) Aqueous solutions of ammonium chloride and potassium sulphate are basic
(ii) Aqueous solution of sodium chloride is neutral
(iii) Aqueous solutions of copper sulphate and magnesium nitrate are acidic
(iv) Aqueous solution of potassium sulphate is neutral
Find out the correct option from the above statements:
A. i and ii
B. Only ii
C. Only iv
D. ii, iii and iv

4. Which of the following represent a correct balanced chemical equation?

A. Al(s) + CuCl2(aq) → AlCl3(aq) + 2Cu(s)
B. 2Al(s) +3CuCl2(aq) → 2AlCl3(aq) + 3Cu(s)
C. 4Al(s) + 6CuCl2(aq) → 4AlCl3(aq) + 6Cu(s)
D. 3Al(s) + CuCl2(aq) → 3AlCl3(aq) + Cu(s)

5.

The above image represents the colour change of a pH paper for some substances.
Choose the correct option from the following:
A. Hydrogen ion concentration of a solution is inversely proportional to the pH of the
solution.
B. As hydrogen ion concentration of a solution decreases, its pH increases
C. pH of a basic solution is less than 7
D. Both A & B

6. The chemical reaction between calcium and aqueous zinc(II)sulphate can be categorized as:
A. Double displacement reaction
B. Combination reaction
C. Decomposition reaction
D. Displacement reaction
7. In the reaction of manganese dioxide with dil hydrochloric acid
MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + Cl2 +2H2O
Which option in the given table correctly represents the substance reduced and the oxidising
agent?

SUBSTANCE REDUCED OXIDISING AGENT

A MnO2 Cl2

B HCl MnO2

C Cl2 MnO2

D MnO2 MnO2

8. Which of the following correctly represent the reaction and the products formed in the
reaction?

REACTION PRODUCT(S)

A Chlor alkali process NaOH Cl2 H2

B Reaction of NaHCO3 with dilute sulphuric Na2SO4 CO2 H2

acid

C Excess CO2 is passed through freshly CaCO3 CO2 H2O

prepared lime water

D Reaction of copper(II)oxide with dilute CuCl2 H2O O2

hydrochloric acid

9. How will you treat yourself when stung by a honey bee?

A. By rubbing moist sodium hydroxide on the affected area
B. By drinking milk of magnesia
C. By washing the affected area with water
D. By rubbing moist sodium hydrogen carbonate on the affected area.

10. Which information(s) you cannot get from a balanced chemical equation?
A. Name of the reactants and the products
B. Physical state of the reactants and the products
C. Rate of the reaction
D. Number of atoms of each element on each side of the reaction
11. Carefully study the diagram. Select the option which gives the correct function/characteristic.

A. This structure is found in the stomach

B. It helps in the absorption of the products of digestion
C. It contains only blood vessels
D. Only few of these are present in the gut

12. Identify the option that indicates the correct labeling in (i), (ii) and (iii).

A. (i)-WBC, (ii)- Alveolus, (iii)- Lymph

B. (i)-WBC, (ii)-Lung, (iii)- Blood capillary
C. (i)- RBC, (ii)- Lung, (iii)- Lymph
D. (i)- RBC, (ii)- Alveolus, (iii)- Blood capillary

13. The function of salivary amylase is to convert:

A. Fats into fatty acids.
B. Proteins into amino acids.
C. Starch into sugar.
D. Sugar into starch

14. The figure given below shows the human respiratory system with labels (i) to (iv). Identify the
incorrect label with its function.

A. (i) Nose- Helps in inhalation and exhalation

B. (ii) Trachea- Prevents the air pipe from collapsing
C. (iii) Bronchus- Tube that carries air to the lung
D. (iv) Larynx- Responsible for voice
15. Identify the labels in the diagram and correlate them with their correct function:

A. 1- Lower epidermis, provides protection

B. 2- Sieve tube cell, helps in translocation
C. 4- Xylem vessel, helps in conduction of sap
D. 5- Guard cell, regulates opening and closing of stomata

16. Following is a diagram of the human heart.

Match the labeling referred in column I and correlate with the function in column II.
Column I Column II
(i) (a) Supplies oxygenated blood to the organ systems
(ii) (b) Has thickest wall
(iii) (c) Sends blood to lungs for oxygenation
(iv) (d) It is connected to vena cava
A. (i)-(c); (ii)–(d); (iii)–(b); (iv)-(a)
B. (i)-(a); (ii)–(b); (iii)–(c); (iv)-(d)
C. (i)-(c); (ii)–(a); (iii)–(d); (iv)-(b)
D. (i)-(b); (ii)–(a); (iii)–(c); (iv)-(d)

17. Which of the following mirror is used in solar furnace?

A. Convex mirror
B. Plane mirror
C. Concave mirror
D. Any spherical mirror

18. The value of the focal length of the lens is equal to the value of the image distance when the
rays are
A. Passing through the optical centre
B. Passing through the focus
C. Parallel to the principal axis
D. In all cases
19. An object is placed at a distance of f/2 from a convex lens. The image will be
A. At 3f/2, real and inverted
B. At 2f, virtual and erect
C. At 2f, real and inverted
D. At one of the foci, virtual and double its size

20. A beam of light is refracted from vacuum into a medium of refractive index 1.5. The
wavelength of the refracted light will be
A. Same.
B. Dependent on the intensity of light
C. Larger
D. Smaller

21. A prism splits a beam of white light into its seven constituent colours. This is so because
A. The frequency of red light decreases more than that of violet light.
B. The frequency of violet light decreases more than that of red light.
C. The speed of red light decreases more than that of violet light.
D. The speed of violet light decreases more than that of red light.

22. A student draws three rays of light from point P through a converging lens. Each point labeled
F is a principal focus of the lens.

Which of the rays are drawn correctly?

A. ray Y only
B. ray Z only
C. ray X and ray Y
D. ray X and ray Z

23. If incident ray passes through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror, then the path of
reflected ray is changed by
A. 3600
B. 1800
C. 900
D. 00

24. An experiment to trace the path of a ray of light through a glass slab was performed by four
students A, B, C and D. They reported the following measurements of angle of incidence i,
angle of refraction r and angle of emergence e.
Student i r e

A 300 300 200

B 400 500 400

C 400 300 480

D 400 300 400

Which of the students performed the experiment correctly?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

SECTION B

Section - B consists of 24 questions (Sl. No.25 to 48). Attempt any 20 questions from this section.
The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated.
heat
25. CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g)
Step 1 H2O(l)
Step 2
Ca(OH)2(aq)
Identify the correct option from the given table which represents the type of reactions
occurring in step 1 and step 2 respectively.
Exothermic (step 1) Endothermic (step 2)
A × 
B  
C  ×
D × ×

26. A student placed 10 mL each of HCl and NaOH in two separate beakers as shown below:

In beaker 1; 4 mL of NaOH was added whereas in beaker 2; 4 mL of HCl was added. Which of
the following represent the possible changes in pH of the solutions in beakers 1 and 2
respectively as noted by the student?
Change in pH in beaker 1 Change in pH in beaker 2

A Increased Increased

B Decreased Increased

C Increased Decreased

D Decreased Decreased

27. A student makes an arrangement to test the electrical conductivity of distilled water as shown
below:

The student observes that the bulb does not glow. What could be the reason for it?
A. The water never conducts electricity.
B. The bulb needs a DC source to glow.
C. The graphite rods are not suitable as electrodes.
D. The distilled water does not contain free ions to conduct electricity.

28. The following table summarizes properties of some elements (metals/non metals/metalloids):

Elements Physical Conduction Density Hardness

state at of electricity
25°C
W Solid Poor Low Low
X Gas Poor Low Low
Y Liquid Poor Low Low
Z Solid Good High High

Which of the above elements can form an ionic compound?

A. W and Y
B. X and Y
C. Y and Z
D. X and W
29. Which of the following correctly represents the action of different acid base indicators on
certain samples?
Sample Phenolphthalein Blue litmus Methyl Turmeric
turns pink remains blue orange turns remains
yellow yellow
A Lime juice  × × 
B Fresh milk ×  × ×
C Soda water × ×  ×
D Lime water    ×

30.

Situation I: Solution S is taken as dilute hydrochloric acid.

Situation II: Solution S is taken as dilute sulphuric acid.
Situation III: Solution S is taken as dilute sodium hydroxide.
Situation IV: Solution S is taken as dilute nitric acid.

Identify the correct situation(s) for the above observation.

A. I, II and IV
B. I, II and III
C. II, III and IV
D. I, III and IV

Question No. 31 to 34 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

31. Assertion: Strong acid is one which generates more number of H+ ions in aqueous solution.
Reason: A strong acid undergoes complete dissociation/ ionization in aqueous solution.

32. Assertion: Decomposition reactions are always endothermic in nature.

Reason: A chemical substance absorbs energy to break the bonds within it causing the
rearrangement of atoms and formation of two or more new substances.
33. Assertion: Mushroom releases enzymes on its substrate to digest it.
Reason: Mushroom is a saprophyte.

34. Assertion: Rainbow is an example of the dispersion of sunlight by the water droplets.
Reason: Light of shorter wavelength is scattered much more by the water droplets than light of
larger wavelength.

35. Which of the following correctly represents the formation of a white precipitate?
A. BaCl2(s) + Na2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2NaCl(s)
B. BaCl2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2NaCl(aq)
C. BaCl2(s) + Na2SO4(s) → BaSO4(s) + 2NaCl(s)
D. BaCl2(aq) + Na2SO4(s) → BaSO4(aq) + 2NaCl(s)

36. Pepsin is a .
A. Digestive enzyme secreted by stomach.
B. Hormone secreted by islets of Pancreas
C. Food which enters the intestine from the stomach.
D. Part of bile juice which is stored in gallbladder.

37. In the set up to study “CO2 is released during respiration”, the water level did not rise in the
delivery tube. Which of the following could be the reason?
A. Conical flask is not airtight
B. Germinating seeds are moist
C. Water is not coloured
D. Germinating seeds do not respire

38. Haemoglobin is a type of:

A. Carbohydrate
B. Skin Pigment
C. Vitamin
D. Respiratory Pigment

39. A combination of convex and concave lens has power +4D. If the convex lens has power 5D,
the focal length of the concave lens will be:
A. 100cm
B. -100cm
C. -1cm
D. 1 cm

40. An object is placed 60cm in front of a concave mirror. The real image formed by the mirror is
located 30cm in front of the mirror. The magnification produced is
A. +2
B. -2
C. +0.5
D. -0.5
41. Some of the excretory products in plants include:
A. Tannin, resin, gum, excess salt
B. Resin, dead leaves, amino acid
C. Glucose, water, hormones
D. Starch, cellulose, sucrose, protein

42. The valve present between the right atrium and the right ventricle is called:
A. Semilunar valve
B. Pocket valve
C. Tricuspid valve
D. Bicuspid valve

43. At what distance should an object be placed from a lens of focal length 25cm to obtain its
image on a screen placed at a distance of 50cm from the lens?
A. 25cm
B.-25 cm
C. 50cm
D.-50cm

44. The following conclusions are made by a student on the image formed by a diverging lens-
(i) It is upside down.
(ii) It can be obtained on a screen.
(iii) It is diminished.
(iv) It is virtual.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. i and iv
B. iii and iv
C. ii, iii and iv
D. i, ii, iii and iv

45. For the given ray diagrams, which of the following statement is true?

A. n1 = n2 and n3 < n4
B. n1 < n2 and n3 = n4
C. n1 > n2 and n3 < n4
D. n1 < n2 and n3 > n4

46. The absolute refractive index of glass is 1.5 and that of diamond is 2.4, the refractive index of
glass with respect to diamond is
A. 0.652
B. 0.625
C. 0.16
D. 1.6
47. An object is 0.09m from a magnifying lens and the image is formed 36cm from the lens. The
magnification produced is
A. 0.4
B. 1.4
C. 4.0
D. 4.5

48. A metal has the properties - low density and reacts violently with cold water. Identify the
metal.
A. Calcium
B. Sodium
C. Iron
D. Magnesium

SECTION C

Section- C consists of three cases followed by questions. There are a total of 12 questions in this
section (Sl. No. 49 to 60). Attempt any 10 questions from this section.
The first attempted 10 questions would be evaluated.

CASE The graph below depicts the neutralisation reaction. The pH of the solution changes as we add
excess of base to an acid. Neutralisation point in the graph is the stage at which the amount of
base added is just enough to completely neutralise the acid and the solution only contains salt
and water. Study the curve carefully and answer.

49. The curve depicts the neutralisation reaction between -

A. Strong acid + Strong Base
B. Strong acid + Weak Base
C. Weak acid + Strong Base
D. Weak acid + Weak Base

50. The solution obtained at the neutralisation point in the above curve will give ____ colour with
the methyl orange indicator.
A. Red
B. Golden Yellow
C. Green
D. Pink
51. Which of the following acid base pairs will give the neutralisation point at pH = 7?
A. Acetic acid + Ammonium hydroxide
B. Hydrochloric acid + Ammonium hydroxide
C. Acetic acid + Sodium hydroxide
D. Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide

52. Which of the following salts can be formed during the acid-base reaction shown in the graph
above?
A. Sodium acetate
B. Sodium chloride
C. Ammonium chloride
D. Ammonium acetate

CASE The transport of organic solutes occurs through a physical process but entry and exit of these
solutes from the phloem can occur only through an active process which utilises energy from
ATP. With the help of this energy, food materials pass into the phloem from the region of
manufacture.

53. Which one of these is not a component of phloem?

A. Sieve tube
B. Parenchyma
C. Tracheid
D. Companion cell

54. In this context, the region where manufacture of organic solute takes place is also referred to
as:
A. Sink
B. Source
C. Shoot
D. Root

55. One correct difference in the transport that takes place through xylem and phloem is:
A. In xylem, transport is multidirectional
B. In phloem, energy is not required for translocation
C. In xylem, transport is unidirectional
D. In xylem, energy is required for conduction of sap

56. An example of organic solute that is translocated in phloem is:

A. Cellulose
B. ATP
C. Starch
D. Sucrose

CASE The spherical mirror forms different types of images when the object is placed at different
locations. When the image is formed on screen, the image is real and when the image does not
form on screen, the image is virtual. When the two reflected rays meet actually, the image is
real and when they appear to meet, the image is virtual. A concave mirror always forms a real
and inverted image for different positions of the object. But if the object is placed between the
focus and the pole, the image formed is virtual and erect. A convex mirror always forms a
virtual and erect image.

57. The magnification produced is -1 when the object is placed in front of a concave mirror. The
position of the object is
A. beyond centre of curvature
B. At centre of curvature
C. Between centre of curvature and focus
D. At focus

58. No matter how far you stand from a mirror, your image appears erect. The mirror is likely to
be
A. Plane
B. Concave
C. Convex
D. either plane or convex

59. To get an image larger than the object, one can use
A. a convex mirror but not a concave mirror
B. a concave mirror but not a convex mirror
C. either a convex mirror or a concave mirror
D. a plane mirror

60. What is seen on the screen when an object is placed between the focus and pole of a concave
mirror?
A. a bright image
B. a magnified image
C. a diminished image
D. the image disappears