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Periodic Assessment-1 2023-24
Subject: Science

Grade: X Periodic Assessment – 1 Max Marks: 40

Subject: Science 2023-24 Max Time: 90min
Date: 24/05/2023
General Instructions:
This question paper consists of 17 questions in 5 sections.
All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A
student is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
Section A consists of 7 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each. (1-7)
Section B consists of 3 very short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions
should in the range of 30 to 50 words. (7-10)
Section C consists of 3 short answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these
questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words. (11-13)
Section D consists of 2 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these
questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words. (14-15)
Section E consists of 2 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-
parts. (16-17)
SECTION - A
1. Response of plant roots towards water is called: 1
(a) Chemotropism b) Phototropism
(c) Hydrotropism d) Geotropism
2. When a plane mirror is rotated through a certain angle, the reflected ray turns through twice as much 1
and the size of the image:
(a) is doubled b) is halved
(c) becomes infinite d) remains the same
3. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? 1
3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4 H2 (g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidized ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(a) (i), (zi) and (iii) b) (in) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv) d) (ii) and (iv)
4. A researcher adds barium hydroxide to hydrochloric acid to form a white-coloured barium chloride. 1
Which of the following option gives the balanced chemical equation of the reaction?
(a) HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaCl2 + 2HOH
(b) 2HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaCl2 + 2HOH
(c) 2HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaH2 + 2HCl + O2
(d) HCl + 2Ba(OH) → 2BaCl2 + 2HOH + O2
5. A student conducts an experiment using a convex lens. He places the object at a distance of 60 cm in 1
front of the lens and observes that the image is formed at a distance of 30 cm behind the lens. What
is the power of the lens?
(a) 0.005 dioptre b) 0.05 dioptre c) 5 dioptre d) 50 dioptre
6. Which parts of the brain control blood pressure? 1
(a) Spinal cord, skull, hypothalamus
(b) Cord, skull, cerebrum
(c) Pons, medulla, cerebellum
(d) Pons, medulla, pituitary
7. Assertion (A) : Light does not travel in the same direction in all the media. 1
Reason (R) : The speed of light does not change as it enters from one transparent medium to
another.
a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
SECTION – B
8. a)Define refractive index. 2
 b) Name the type of mirror used in solar furnance.

9. Mention with reason the colour changes observe when: 2

(i) silver chloride is exposed to sunlight.
(ii) copper powder is strongly heated in the presence of oxygen.
10. Write the main functions of the following : 2
(a) sensory neuron
(b) cranium
SECTION – C
11. a) Define geotropism. Draw a labelled diagram of a plant showing geotropic movement of its parts. 2 + 1
b) Where is thyroid gland situated? State the function of thyroxine in human body.
12. A compound ‘A’ is used in the manufacture of cement. When dissolved in water, it evolves a large 3
amount of heat and forms compound ‘B’.
(i) Identify A and B.
(ii) Write chemical equation for the reaction of A with water.
(iii) List two types of reaction in which this reaction may be classified.
13. The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is -1/5. Analysing this value state the (i) 3
type of spherical mirror and (ii) the position of the object with respect to the pole of the mirror. Draw
ray diagram to justify your answer.
SECTION - D
14. a) Draw the ray diagrams for the following cases when a ray of light: 3+2
(i) passing through centre of curvature of a concave mirror is incident on it.
(ii) parallel to principal axis is incident on convex mirror.
b) A concave mirror has a focal length of 20 cm. At what distance from the mirror should a 4 cm tall
object be placed so that it forms an image at a distance of 30 cm from the mirror? Also calculate the
size of the image formed.
15. i)Name the hormone required for the following also mention the name of endocrine gland from 3+2
which that hormone is secreted.
(a) Lowering of blood glucose.
(b) Development of moustache and beard in human males.
(c) Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein
ii) List in tabular form three differences between nervous control and chemical control

SECTION - E 4
16. You must have observed that iron articles are shiny when new, but get coated with a reddish brown
powder when left for some time. This process is commonly known as rusting of iron. Some other
metals also get tarnished in this manner. Have you noticed the colour of the coating formed on
copper and silver? When a metal is attacked by substances around it such as moisture, acids, etc., it is
said to corrode and this process is called corrosion. The black coating on silver and the green coating
on copper are other examples of corrosion.
Questions:
1.) Explain one benefit of corrosion.
2.) Write the formula of corrosion of iron
3.) If corrosion occurs in the case of iron articles, why is the iron pillar at Qutub Minar not effected?
4.) Write any two ways to prevent rusting.
17.
We have, the object distance is the distance of the object from the pole of the mirror. And we always
know that object is placed in front of mirror that means on left side and hence object distance u is
always taken as negative. The distance of the image from the pole of the mirror is taken as image
distance.
We have, the object distance is the distance of the object from the pole of the mirror. And we always 4
know that object is placed in front of mirror that means on left side and hence object distance u is
always taken as negative. The distance of the image from the pole of the mirror is taken as image
distance. The image distance may be positive or negative on the basis of nature of image formed.
And the distance of principal focus from the pole is called as focal length of the mirror. Thus, the
relationship between the object distance u, image distance v and focal length f is given by mirror
formula. Thus,
Mirror formula:
1/v + 1/u = 1/f
And magnification in case of mirror gives the extent to which the image is magnified as compared to
object size. Magnification is given by the ratio of height of image (h’) to the height of object (h).
Thus, magnification = (height of image) / (height of object)
And magnification in case of mirror gives the extent to which the image is magnified as compared to
object size. Magnification is given by the ratio of height of image (h’) to the height of object (h).
Thus, magnification = (height of image)/ (height of object)
Thus, m = h’/h
Also, in terms of object distance and image distance magnification is given by,
Magnification m = h’/h = -v/u
As we know that, image height is positive if the image formed is virtual while height of image is
negative for real images. Similarly, in case of lenses, lens formula is given by
1/v – 1/u = 1/f
And magnification in case of lenses is given by
Magnification m = h’/h = v/u
The power of lens depends on the focal length of the lens and it is the ability of the lens to diverge or
converge the number of ray’s incident on it. Also, power of lens is defined as the reciprocal of focal
length of the lens.
Thus, P = 1/f
Questions:
1) If the focal length of the lens is measured in meter what will be the unit of power of lens?
2) What is the sign of power of convex and concave lens?
3) If the lenses placed in contact of powers P1, P2, P3, P4 are used then what is the net power of lens
system?
4) If the magnification produced is negative and positive in case of mirrors then what about the
nature of images formed there?

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