Science (Code-A) Sample Question Paper for Class X

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

SCIENCE (Theory)
Time : 3 Hours Class - X (Code-A) Max. Marks : 80

COMPLETE SYLLABUS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Question numbers 1 & 2 carry one mark each. These are to be answered in one word or one sentence.
3. Question numbers 3 to 5 carry two marks each. These are to be answered in about 30 words.
4. Question numbers 6 to 15 carry three marks each. These are to be answered in about 50 words.
5. Question numbers 16 to 21 carry five marks each. These are to be answered in about 70 words.
6. Question numbers 22 to 27 carry two marks each. These are practical based questions.
7. There is no overall choice in the paper. However, internal choice is provided in 3 questions of 3 marks,
2 questions of 5 marks and 1 question in PBQ Section.
8. Use of calculator is not permitted.
9. It is mandatory to use Blue/Black Pen to write the answer.

Q1. What is the SI unit of power of the lens? [1]

Q2. What is the nature of the magnetic field inside a solenoid? [1]
Q3. Why is the colour of the clear sky blue? [2]
Q4. A compound ‘A’ is formed and a gas ‘B’ is evolved along with water, when acetic acid reacts with baking soda.
Write the chemical name of compound ‘A’ and gas ‘B’. Also write the chemical equation for the reaction. [2]
Q5. What is blood pressure? Name the instrument used to measure blood pressure. [2]
Q6. A convex lens of focal length 20 cm produces a real image 2 times the size of an object, then find the distance
of the object from the lens. [3]
Q7. (i) Which rule is used to find the induced current in a conductor?
(ii) Write the difference between direct current and alternating current. [3]
OR
(i) Define variable resistance.
(ii) What is ohm’s law? Give the formula. [3]
Q8. Differentiate renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. Also give one example of each. [3]
OR
Define concave mirror and convex mirror with help of diagram. [3]
Q9. Complete the following reactions and write their types

(i) 2Pb(NO3)2(s) 

Heat
 [1]

(ii) CaO(s) + H2O(l) 

 [1]

(iii) Pb(s) + CuCl2(aq) 

 [1]

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Q10. When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride, it decomposes to form a
compound ‘A’ and gases ‘B’ and ‘C’ are given off. Gas ‘C’ is used as a fuel and gas B is used for water
treatment. Name the process and identify the products ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’. Write the chemical equation for the
reaction and also write the electrode at which gases ‘B’ and ‘C’ are given off. [1+2]
OR
What happens when:
(i) Carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water?
(ii) Excess carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water? [1½]
Write the chemical equation for the reactions involved. [1½]
Q11. (i) Why does carbon form a large number of organic compounds? [3]
(ii) Draw the structures of :
(a) Butanone
(b) Pent-2-ene
Q12. How are the members of the two groups incapable of reproducing with each other even if they happen to
meet? Explain with an example. [3]

Value Based Questions :

Q13. In a science class, teacher was explaining about food chains and food webs. Suddenly a student asked about
the flow of energy between various levels in a food chain. Teacher further explained him.
(i) Give an example of terrestrial food chain. [1]
(ii) ‘The flow of energy is unidirectional’. Explain [1]
(iii) What value is shown by the teacher? [1]
Q14. Explain about any three kinds of stakeholders associated with the conservation of forests. [3]
Q15. Write a short note on tissue culture. [3]
Q16. (i) The far point of a myopic person is 40 cm in front of the eye. Find the nature and power of the lens
required to correct problem. [3]
(ii) Explain ‘Tyndall effect’. [2]
OR
(i) Explain the construction of electric generator with the help of diagram. [3]
(ii) Why two magnetic field-lines never cross each other? Explain. [2]
Q17. (i) 12 J work is done in moving a charge across two points having potential differences 6 V. Find the value
of charge. [2]
(ii) Derive formula for equivalent resistor when 3 resistors R1, R2 and R3 are joined in parallel. [3]
Q18. (i) Distinguish between calcination and roasting [any two points] [2]
(ii) Give reasons for the following : [3]
(a) Silver articles become black after some time when exposed to air.
(b) Iron can displace copper from copper sulphate solution.
(c) Calcium does not occur in the free state.

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Q19. (i) State the Modern Periodic Law. [1]

(ii) The electronic configuration of three elements A, B and C are given below: [3]
A = 2, 8
B = 2, 8, 8, 2
C = 2, 8, 7
(a) Classify B and C as metals and non-metals.
(b) Which element belongs to eighteenth group of the Modern Periodic Table?
(c) Write the chemical formula of the compound formed by combining B and C.
(iii) How does metallic character of the elements vary in a group? [1]
Q20. (i) Draw a structure of neuron and label its following parts. [3]
(a) Dendrites
(b) Cyton
(c) Nucleus
(d) Axon
(ii) Write any two plant hormones with one function of each. [2]
Q21. (i) How are fats digested in small intestine? [3]
(ii) Explain the process of nutrition obtained by Amoeba. [2]
OR
(i) What are the reproductive parts of angiosperms? Where are they located? [2]
(ii) What are unisexual and bisexual flowers? Write one example of each. [3]
Practical Based Questions : [6×2 = 12]
Q22. Find the focal length of the concave mirror in the experimental set up shown below [2]

10 12 14 16 17 18 20 22 24 26 [cm]
Q23. Find the reading of ammeter in the electric circuit’s experimental set-up. [2]
V
3
3
3
3

–
A
+
( )
+ –
6V

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Q24. A student added few pieces of iron to two test tubes ‘X’ and ‘Y’ containing zinc sulphate and copper sulphate
solution respectively. Write the chemical equation for the reaction that takes place in both the test tubes.
On the basis of this experiment write the most reactive metal among them. [1+1]
Q25. What is observed when a solution of lead (II) nitrate is mixed with another solution of potassium iodide? Write
equation for the chemical reaction and also write the type of reaction. [1+1]
Q26. Teacher asked some students to conduct an experiment that aims to identify the different parts of an embryo
of a dicot seed and were asked to answer the following questions:
(i) Name the outer and inner covering of the seed coat. [1]
(ii) What is plumule? [1]
Q27. Write any four steps of precautions that should be taken while identifying the different parts of an embryo of
a dicot seed? [2]
OR
Give any four points of precautions that must be taken while preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to
show stomata. [2]

  

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Mathematics (Code-A) Sample Question Paper for Class X

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER

MATHEMATICS
Time : 3 Hours Class - X (Code-A) Max. Marks : 80

COMPLETE SYLLABUS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :

1. All questions are compulsory.

2. The question paper consists of 30 questions divided into four sections A, B, C and D.

3. Section A comprises 6 questions of 1 mark each. Section B comprises 6 questions of 2 marks each.
Section C comprises 10 questions of 3 marks each. Section D comprises 8 questions of
4 marks each including one value based questions.

4. There is no overall choice in the paper. However, internal choice is provided in 2 questions of 3 marks and
2 questions of 4 marks.
5. Use of calculator is not permitted.
6. It is mandatory to use Blue/Black Ballpoint Pen to write the answer.

SECTION-A
Q1. If ,  are the zeros of f(x) = 2x2 – 6x + 6, then which statement is true? [1]

(i) + > 

(ii) + < 

(iii) + = 

Q2. Do the following pair of linear equations have unique solution. 2x + 4y = 3 and 6x + 7y = 5 [1]

Q3. In the given figure AB || CD, prove that APB ~ DPC [1]
D

B
C
P

A
Q4. In the given figure, AB is the tangent of the circle with centre O. Then find the radius of circle. [1]
B
5 cm

O A
12 cm

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Q5. The probability of getting a good taste of food is 0.035. Find the probability of not getting a good taste. [1]
Q6. “The mean of ungrouped data and the mean calculated when the same data is grouped are always same”.
Do you agree with this statement? [1]

SECTION-B
Q7. Using Euclid’s division algorithm find the HCF of 405 and 960. [2]
Q8. If one of the zeroes of cubic polynomial x3 – ax2 + bx – c is 1, then find the product of other two zeroes in
terms of a and b [2]
Q9. Find the value of (a + b) for which x = 3 and x = –2 are the roots of the equation ax2 + bx – 6 = 0. [2]
Q10. If the points (6, 0), (k, 1) and (–6, –1) are collinear, then find the value of k. [2]
Q11. Find the value of
tan1°· tan3° · tan5°...........tan89° [2]

Q12. Find the lower limit of modal class. [2]

Class 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60
Cf 10 25 37 57 66 74

SECTION-C
Q13. If the polynomial x4 + 2x3 + 8x2 + 11x + 12 is divided by another polynomial (x2 + 5), the remainder comes
out to be (px + q). Find the value of p and q. [3]
Q14. Solve for x and y : 10x + 3y = 75, 6x – 5y = 11. [3]
Q15. In PQR, S and T are two points on QR such that QS = TR. If US || RP and TV || QP. Prove that
UV || QR. [3]
Q16. Prove that the parallelogram circumscribing a circle is a rhombus. [3]
Q17. Construct a ABC in which AB = 5 cm, BC = 6 cm and AC = 7 cm. Now construct a triangle similar to

7
ABC such that each of its sides is of the corresponding side of ABC and also find the perimeter of
10
the similar triangle to ABC. [3]
Q18. In ABC right angled at B, AB = 12 cm and BC + AB = 17 cm. Find the value of sinA + cosA + sinB. [3]
OR
Find the value of sin21° + sin23° + sin25° +.......sin287° + sin289°. [3]
Q19. If x = 3a sec + 2b tan and y = 2b sec + 3a tanthen prove that (x + y)(x – y) = (3a + 2b)(3a – 2b). [3]
Q20. The minute hand of a clock is 33 cm long. Find the area of the face of the clock described by the minute
hand in 35 minutes. [3]
OR
Two circles touch internally. The sum of their areas is 464 cm2 and the distance between their centres is
12 cm. Find the radii of the circles. [3]

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Q21. A metallic cone having base radius 4.2 cm and height 8.4 cm is melted and moulded into a frustum of height
30 cm. If the radii of frustum are in the ratio of 1 : 2, then find both radii. [3]

Q22. Find the median marks of the following frequency distribution. [3]

Marks 0 – 10 10 – 20 20 – 30 30 – 40 40 – 50 50 – 60
Number of
10 9 25 30 16 10
students

SECTION-D

Q23. Prove that 5 is irrational. [4]

Q24. A motor boat whose speed in still water is 5 km/hr, takes 1 hour more to go 12 km upstream than to return
downstream to the same spot. Find the speed of the stream. [4]
Q25. Find sum of all 3-digit numbers, which are divisible by 6 and 4 both. [4]
Q26. The coordinates of midpoints D, E, F of the sides of AB, BC, CA of a triangle ABC are (6, 4), (8, 0), (0, –1)
respectively then find the coordinates of vertices of ABC. [4]
Q27. If ‘O’ is any point inside a rectangle ABCD in order, prove that OB2 + OD2 = OA2 + OC2. [4]
Q28. The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 60°. After flying for 20 seconds, the
elevation changes to 30°, if the aeroplane is flying at a height of 2000 meters. Find the speed of the aeroplane

⎡ 3  1.73 ⎤ . [4]
⎣ ⎦

OR
In a violent storm, a tree got broken by the wind. The top of the tree meets the ground at an angle of 60° at
a distance of 40 dm from the root. At what height from the bottom did the tree broken. What was the original
height of the tree? [4]
Q29. A card is drawn at random from a well shuffled pack of 52 cards. Find the probability that the card drawn is
[4]
(i) Neither a black nor a face card.
(ii) A card of prime number.
OR
A bag contains 6 red, 4 blue and 7 green balls. A ball is taken out of the bag at random. Find the probability
that the selected ball is [4]
(i) Neither green nor blue
(ii) Not of blue colour

Value Based Type Question :

Q30. Raman bought a cubic solid steel box, which is made by scooping out a hemisphere of maximum volume
from one end as shown in the figure and he filled it completely with 19.404 litre butter to distribute among
needy persons.
(i) Find the volume of used steel in making box [3]

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(ii) What value is being depicted by him. [1]

r cm

2r cm

  

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