Science Class X Periodic Test II Sample Paper 03
Science Class X Periodic Test II Sample Paper 03
Practical
VSA SA – I SA – II LA
Chapter (1 mark) (2 marks) (3 marks) (5 marks)
Based Total
Questions
Chemical Reactions
-- -- 3(1) -- -- 3(1)
and Equations
Acids, Bases and Salts -- -- -- -- 2(1) 2(1)
Metals and Non-
-- -- -- 5(1) -- 5(1)
metals
Carbon and its
1(1) -- 3(1) -- -- 4(2)
compounds
Life Process -- -- 3(1) -- 2(1) 5(2)
Control and
-- -- 3(1) -- -- 3(1)
Coordination
How do organisms
-- -- -- 5(1) -- 5(1)
reproduce?
Light - Reflection and
1(1) -- 3(1) -- -- 4(2)
Refraction
SECTION – A
1. Write the general formula of hydrocarbon alkene. Write the name of simplest alkene.
2. What is the magnification of the images formed by plane mirrors and why?
3. How is the strength of magnetic field near a straight current-conductor (a) related to the
strength of current in the conductor? (b) is affected by changing the direction of flow of current
in the conductor?
7. Define ‘hormones’. Name the hormone secreted by thyroid. Write its function. Why is the use
of iodised salt advised to us?
8. If the image formed by mirror for all positions of the object placed in front of it is always
virtual and diminished, state the type of the mirror. Draw a ray diagram in support of your
answer. Where are such mirrors commonly used and why?
SECTION – B
12. Magnetic field lines are shown in the given diagram. A student makes a statement that
magnetic field at X is stronger than at Y. Justify this statement. Also redraw the diagram and
mark the direction of magnetic field lines.
13. Tooth enamel is one of the hardest substances in our body. How does it undergo damage due to
eating chocolates and sweets ? How do toothpastes prevent this damage ?
14. Name the passage in sequence through which urine passes from kidneys to the outside in
humans. How is urine prevented from flowing back into the ureters?