N.S.N MEMORIAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL 5.

A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test tube and added barium 1
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chloride solution to it. He observed that an insoluble substance has formed.
TERMINAL EXAMINATION – I 2024 – 2025 The colour and molecular formula of the insoluble substance is
10S Marks: 80 (a) grey, Ba2SO4 (b) yellow, Ba(SO4)2
Roll No. Duration: 3 hrs (c) pink, BaSO4 (d) white, BaSO4
6. Which of the options in the given table are correct? 1
General Instructions: (a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iv)
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
(c) (ii) and (iii)
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some (d) (iii) and (iv)
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each. 7. Study the diagram given below and 1
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to identify the gas formed in the
these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words. reaction.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers (a) Carbon dioxide which
to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words. extinguishes the burning candle. (b)
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer Oxygen due to which the candle
to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words. burns more brightly.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks (c) Sulphur dioxide which produces a suffocating smell.
each with sub-parts. (d) Hydrogen which while burning produces a popping sound
SECTION A 8. In human digestive system, bile is secreted by : 1
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four options given for each (a) pancreas (b) liver (c) kidneys (d) stomach
of the questions 1 - 20. There is no negative mark for incorrect response. 9. Receptors are usually located in sense organs. Olfactory receptors are 1
1. In the context of redox reactions, the removal of hydrogen from a substance is 1 present in a) tongue b) nose c) eye d) ear
known as : 10. A sportsman, after a long break of his routine exercise, suffered muscular 1
(a) oxidation (b) dehydration (c) reduction (d) dehydrogenation cramps during a heavy exercise session. This happened due to
2. The following reaction is an example of a 1 _____________
4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) → 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g) a) lack of carbon dioxide and formation of pyruvate.
(i) Displacement reaction (ii) Combination reaction b) lack of oxygen and formation of lactic acid.
(iii) Redox reaction (iv) Neutralisation reaction c) presence of oxygen and formation of ethanol.
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv) d) lack of oxygen and formation of carbon dioxide.
3. The gas which is evolved when an acid reacts with a metal 1 11. What prevents the backflow of blood inside the heart during contraction ? 1
carbonate____________ (a) thick muscular walls of ventricles (b) valves
a) Carbon dioxide gas b) Oxygen gas (c) thin walls of atria (d) all of the above
c) Hydrogen gas d) Nitrogen gas 12. The phloem tissue in plants is responsible for the transport of : 1
4. Silver articles become black on prolonged exposure to air. This is due to the 1 (a) water (b) water and minerals (c) sugar (d)all of the above
formation of 13. A wire of length , made of material of resistivity ρ is cut into two equal parts. 1
a) Ag₃N b) Ag₂O c) Ag₂S d)Ag₂S and Ag₃N The resistivity of the two parts are equal to,
(a) ρ (b) ρ2 (c) 2 ρ (d) 4 ρ

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14. The refractive index of some media are given 1 (OR)
below: What is observed when carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water.
In which of the above the speed of light is minimum and maximum (b) (i) for a short duration? (ii) for a long duration? Also write the chemical
respectively? equations for the reactions involved
a) X-minimum, w-maximum 22. Give reasons for the followig:a) The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is 2
b) Z-minimum, W-maximum much faster than in terresrial organisms.
c) X-maximum, Y-minimum d) W-minimum, X-maximum b) Ventricles of the heart have thicker muscular walls than the atria do.
15. Which of the following features relates to biodegradable substances? 1 23. a)Name the two tropic movements you 2
a) Broken down by biological processes b) Remain inert observe in this given figure.
c) Persist in environment for long time b) Give two points of difference among
d) May harm the environment them. OR
16. The action of which among the following is crucial to the formation of ozone? 1 Sometimes we come across people who are either dwarf or extremely tall.
(a) humans (b) sunlight How does this happen?
(c) carbon dioxide (d) chlorofluoro carbons 24. A convex mirror used for rear-view on an automobile has a radius of 2
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason curvature of 3.00 m. If a bus is located at 5.00 m from this mirror, find the
(R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below: position, nature and size of the image.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. 25. (a) The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is 120 2
b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A. V when it draws a current of 8 A from the source. What current will the heater
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true. draw if the potential difference is increased to 240 V?
17. Assertion(A): Phenolphthalein changes color from pink to colorless in acidic 1 OR
solutions. (b) Calculate the resistivity of the material of a wire 1.0 m long. 0.4 mm in
Reason(R): Phenolphthalein is a suitable indicator for titration involving diameter and having a resistance of 2.0 Ω.
strong acids and strong bases.
18. Assertion (A): The opening and closing of the stomatal pore is a function of 1 26. (i) Depict ozone formation in the form of equation. 2
the guard cells. (ii) Is ozone beneficial to mankind? Justify.
Reason (R): Stomatal pores are the site for exchange of gases. SECTION-C
19. Assertion (A): A rainbow is sometimes seen in the sky in rainy season only 1 Question number 27 to 33 are short answer questions
when observer’s back is towards the Sun. 27. Lead nitrate solution is added to a test tube containing potassium iodide 3
Reason (R) : Internal reflection in the water droplets cause dispersion and solution.
the final rays are in backward direction. (a) Write the name and colour of the compound precipitated.
20. Assertion (A): Always producers belong to the first tropic level. 1 (b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved.
Reason (R): Consumers are always herbivores. (c) Name the type of this reaction justifying your answer.
SECTION-B 28. The industrial process used for the manufacture of caustic soda involves 3
Question number 21 to 26 are very short answer questions (a) electrolysis of an aqueous solution of compound ' '. In this process, two
21. (i)What is a reduction reaction? (ii)Identify 2 gases ' ' and ' ' are liberated. ' ' is liberated at cathode and ' ',
(a) the substances that are oxidised and the which is liberated at anode, on treatment with dry slaked lime forms a
substances that are reduced in the compound ' '. Name , , and .
following reactions (OR)
(b)
(i)Discuss the harmful effects of acid rain on the environment and how it can

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 be mitigated. refining of copper.
(ii)Describe the reaction between hydrochloric acid and calcium carbonate. (OR)
(b)
Write the balanced chemical equation. (i)Compare and contrast strong acids with weak acids, providing examples of
29. Study the food chain given 3 each.
below and answer the (ii)You might have noted that when copper powder is heated in a China dish,
questions that follow: the reddish brown surface of copper powder becomes coated with a black
a) If the amount of energy substance
available at the third trophic 1.What is this black substance?
level is 100 joules, then how 2.Write the chemical equation of the reaction that takes place.
much energy will be 35. (a) Differentiate between tropic and nastic movement. (1m) 5
available at the producer level? Justify your answer.(2) (b) What is the role of Auxin in bending of shoot towards light? (2m)
b) Is it possible to have 2 more trophic levels in this food chain just before the (c) Design a short experiment to demonstrate hydrotropism. (2m)
fourth trophic level? Justify your answer.(1) (OR)
30. Barath was in his study room, studying for his exam. A nice flavour from his 3 A boy runs on seeing a stray dog. His breathing rate becomes very fast and
house kitchen distracted him from his studies and he rushed to find out what blood pressure also increases.
it was. He happened to open a hot vessel and dropped the plate down (i) Name the hormone found to be high in his blood and the gland which
instantly. produces it.
(a)Identify the reflex action in this given insident. (1m) (ii) Why does his breathing rate increase? Mention two effects of this
(b) Draw and show the sequence of reflex action as flow chart.(2) hormone in the human body.
31. Define the term power of accomadation of human eye. What happens to the 3 36. a) State Ohm's law. Sketch a labelled circuit diagram to verify this law 5
image distance in the eye when we increase the distance of an object from in the laboratory. Also draw a graph between the potential difference
the eye? Name and explain the role of the part of human eye responsible for and current flowing through a metallic conductor.
it in this case. b) Find the current flowing through a resistor if it has a voltage of 15V across
32. Define resistivity and give its unit. 3 it and electrical resistance of 3 ohm.
A copper wire of length 2 m and area of cross section c) List the factors on which the resistance of a conductor in the shape
1.7 x 10-6 m2 has a resistance of 2 x 10-2 ohm. Calculate the resistivity of of a wire depends on.
copper. How much does the resistance change if the diameter of the wire is SECTION-E
doubled? Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub-parts.
33. Draw a ray diagram to show the refraction of a ray of light through a 3 Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts.
triangular glass prism and mark on it (i) angle of incidence (i), (ii) angle of 37. On the basis of reactivity, metals are grouped into three categories: (i) Metals 4
emergence (e) and (iii) angle of deviation D. What would happen, if instead of low reactivity (ii) Metals of medium reactivity (iii) Metals of high reactivity
of a ray, a beam of white light falls on the prism? Give reason for the Therefore metals are extracted in pure form from their ores on the basis of
phenomenon that occurs in this case. their chemical properties. Metals of high reactivity are extracted from their
SECTION-D ores by electrolysis of the molten ore. Metals of low reactivity are extracted
Question number 34 to 36 are long answer questions from their sulphide ores, which are converted into their oxides. The oxides of
34. (i) Write the steps involved in the extraction of pure metals in the middle of 5 these metals are reduced to metals by simple heating.
(a) the activity series from their carbonate ores. 1.Name the process of reduction used for a metal that gives vigorous
(ii) How is copper extracted from its sulphide ore ? Explain the various steps reaction with air and water both.
supported by chemical equations. Draw labelled diagram for the electrolytic 2. Carbon cannot be used as a reducing agent to obtain aluminium from its

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 oxides? why? c) The principal focus is situated outside the principal axis.
3. Describe briefly the method to obtain mercury from cinnabar. Write the d) The focal length on one side of the lens is smaller than that on the other.
chemical equation for the reactions involved in the process. 3. What will be the focal length of the combination of lenses Kavya has to
(OR) wear? OR
Differentiate between roasting and calcination giving chemical equation for The doctor has prescribed a corrective lens of power +2.5 D to her friend
each. Madhu. What is the focal length of the lens prescribed? Is the lens diverging
38. Oxygen saturation 4 or converging?
levels refer to the *********
extent haemoglobin
is bound to oxygen.
As altitude
increases, the
atmospheric
pressure decreases
and the oxygen
saturation level also
decreases.
(a) Which of the
following graphs
correctly represents
the oxygen
saturation levels as
altitude increases? (1m)
(b) What happens to the following when we breath in?(i) ribs (ii) diaphragm
(iii) chest cavity (iv) alveoli (2m)
(c) How does carbon dioxide get transported in the body? (1m)
OR
Mention the importance of residual volume of air in lungs.
39. Kavya and her friend Madhu went to the optician to get their eyes checked. 4
Kavya observed that the doctor combined two lenses and put these in front
of her eyes so that she could see clearly. The powers of the two lenses used
in the combination were -3 D and 4 D.
1. What type of lens will the combination of lenses be?
a) diverging lens b) converging lens
c) both converging and diverging since both types of lenses are used
d) either converging or diverging depending on the defect in Kavya’s eyes
2. Which of the following does the negative sign in the power -3 D signify?
a) The focus is on the same side of the lens as the object.
b) The focus is on the opposite side of the lens as the object.

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