JSC Sample Question Paper-2 2023-24

Class X Science
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 80
General Instructions:
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections.
ii. All questions are compulsory.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to these questions should be in the
range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each. Answers to these questions should be in
the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each. Answer to these questions should be in
the range of 80 to 120 words.
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks each with sub-parts.
SECTION A
1. Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true? Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long
duration turns grey due to
(i) the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride
(ii) sublimation of silver chloride
(iii) decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride
(iv) oxidation of silver chloride
(a) (i) only (b) (i) and (iii) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (iv) only
2. The chemical formula for plaster of Paris is:
(a) CaSO4 · 2H2O (b) CaSO4 · H2O (c) CaSO4.½ H2O (d) 2CaSO4 · H2O
3. Zinc granules on treating with a substance X, form a salt sodium zincate along with the evolution of a
gas Y which burns with a pop sound when brought near a burning candle. Identify the substance X and
gas evolved Y.
X Y
(a) Acetic acid Hydrogen
(b) Sodium hydroxide Hydrogen
(c) Sodium hydroxide Oxygen
(d) Zinc hydroxide Hydrogen
4. Identify the option from the table given below that correctly represents the cation and anion in the
formation of Magnesium Chloride.
Option Cation Anion
(a) [Mg ]
+ [Cl-]
(b) [Mg+] 2[Cl-]
(c) [Mg2+] 2[Cl-]
(d) [Mg2+] [Cl2-]
5. The decomposers in an ecosystem
(a) convert inorganic material, to simpler forms
(b) convert organic material to inorganic forms
(c) convert inorganic materials into organic compounds
(d) do not breakdown organic compounds
6. Identify the processes marked X and Y in the figure below:
 (a) X = Roasting, Y = Electrolysis
(b) X = Calcination, Y = Roasting
(c) X = Calcination, Y = Electrolysis
(d) X = Electrolysis, Y = Roasting
7. Which of the following are correct structural isomers of butane?

(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iv)

(c) (i) and (ii) (d) (iii) and (iv)
8. Identify the unsaturated compounds from the following
(i) Propane (ii) Propene (iii) Propyne (iv) Chloropropane
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)
9. Which of the statements regarding food chain are correct?
(I) All food chains are of equal length and complexity.
(II) Food chains generally consist of only three or four steps.
(III) The greatest number of organisms in a food chain is of the producers.
(IV) Relationships between organisms can be shown only by straight lines.
(a) Both (I) and (II)
(b) Both (II) and (III)
(c) Both (III) and (IV)
(d) (II), (III) and (IV)
10. An object, 4.0 cm in size, is placed at 50.0 cm in front of concave mirror of focal length 25.0 cm. Select the
row containing the correct position of image and magnification produced:
Position of image Magnification
 (a) + 50 cm -1
(b) + 50 cm +1
(c) - 50 cm -1
(d) - 25 cm -2
11. Select the correct statements:
(I) The change in the curvature of the eye lens can change its focal length.
(II) When the ciliary muscles are relaxed, the lens becomes thin and its focal length decreases.
(III) When the ciliary muscles contract, the lens becomes thicker and its focal length increases.
(IV) Thin lens enables us to view distant objects clearly whereas thick lens enables us to see nearby
objects clearly.
(a) Both (I) and (III) (b) Both (I) and (IV)
(c) Both (II) and (III) (d) Both (II) and (IV)
12. Consider the following statements about small intestine and select the one which is NOT correct :
a. The length of the small intestine in animals differs as it depends on the type of food they eat.
b. The small intestine is the site of complete digestion of food.
c. The small intestine receives secretions from liver and pancreas.
d. The villi of the small intestine absorb water from the unabsorbed food before it gets
removed from the body via the anus.
13. The growth of tendril in pea plants is due to
(a) effect of light
(b) effect of gravity
(c) rapid cell divisions in tendrillar cells that are away from the support
(d) rapid cell divisions in tendrillar cells in contact with the support
14. In Figure, the parts A, B and C are sequentially

(a) cotyledon, plumule and radicle

(b) plumule, radicle and cotyledon
(c) plumule, cotyledon and radicle
(d) radicle, cotyledon and plumule
15. In peas, a pure tall plant (TT) is crossed with a short plant (tt). The ratio of pure tall plants to short plants
in F2 is
(a) 1 : 3
(b) 3 : 1
(c) 1 : 1
(d) 2 : 1
16. Which of the following statements is not true with respect to variation?
(a) All variations in a species have equal chance of survival
(b) Change in genetic composition results in variation
(c) Selection of variants by environmental factors forms the basis of evolutionary processes.
(d) Variation is minimum in asexual reproduction
17. Assertion (A): The reaction of calcium oxide with water to produce slaked lime releasing a large amount
of heat is a combination reaction.
Reason (R): Double displacement reactions are the reactions in which there is exchange of ions between
the reactants.
18. Assertion: The concentration of harmful chemicals is least in human beings.
 Reason: Man is at the apex of the food chain.
19. Assertion: Deficiency of iodine in our diet may cause thyroid.
Reason: Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine.
20. Assertion: Different appliances in a domestic circuit are connected in parallel to each other.
Reason: When appliances are connected in parallel, they have equal current flowing through them.
SECTION B
21. A white powdery substance having strong smell of chlorine is used for disinfecting drinking water
supply at water works. Identify the substance. Give its chemical name and write the chemical reaction for
its preparation.
22. What are decomposers? What will be the consequence of their absence in an ecosystem?
23. Why is the sun visible to us 2 minutes before actual sunrise and 2 minutes after actual sunset?
24. Why do arteries have thick and elastic walls whereas veins have valves?
25. Name the hormone which is secreted by the adrenal gland. Explain the function of this hormone when
we have to deal with scary situations.
26. State the rule for determining the direction of the magnetic field produced around a current carrying
conductor. Draw a sketch of the pattern of field lines due to a current flowing through a straight
conductor.
SECTION C
27. Explain the formation of aluminium chloride with a dot and cross diagram. Write the cations and anions.
Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity only in molten state or in solution?
28. A compound `X` has molecular formula C4H10. It undergoes substitution reaction readily than addition
reaction. It burns with blue flame and is present in LPG. Identify `X` and give the balanced equation for
its combustion and substitution reaction with Cl2 in presence of sunlight.
29. Why do different colours get separated when white light Passes through prism? How can we recombine
the components of white light after a prism has separated them? Explain with the help of figure.
30. In the circuit, calculate:

a. Equivalent resistance
b. Total current drawn from the battery
c. Potential difference across AB.
31. What are various ways to avoid pregnancy? Elaborate any one method.
32. How is the sex of a new born genetically determined in humans ? “In human beings, the statistical
probability of getting either a male or female child is 50 : 50”. Justify this statement.
33. Crosses × represent a uniform magnetic field directed into the paper. A conductor XY placed in the field
carries current in Y to X direction.

Find the direction of the force experienced by the conductor, direction of force if the direction of field
and direction of current both are reversed and also state rule applied.
 SECTION D
34. When a sodium compound „X‟ which is also used in soda-acid fire extinguisher is heated gives a sodium
compound „Y‟ along with water and carbon dioxide. „Y‟ on crystallisation forms a compound „Z‟.
(i) Identify „X‟, „Y‟ and „Z‟.
(ii) Write the equation showing the products obtained on heating „X‟.
(iii) How can we obtain Y from Z ?
(iv) Write two uses of the compounds „X‟ and „Z‟ . [1+1+1+2]
35. (a) Define power of a lens. What is its unit? One student uses a lens of focal length 50 cm and another of –
50 cm. What is the nature of the lens and its power used by each of them?
(b) A convex lens forms a real and inverted image of a needle at a distance of 50 cm from the lens. Where
is the needle placed in front of the convex lens, so that this image is of the same size as the object? Also,
find the power of the lens.
36. (i) Give reasons:
a. The lungs are designed in human beings to maximize the area for exchange of gases.
b. The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than that seen in terrestrial organisms.
(ii) What is the advantage of having Four-Chambered heart? Draw neat and clean labelled diagram of
human heart
SECTION E
37. The production of hydrogen from water via electrolysis is a clean process, resulting in only oxygen being
produced as a by-product. If the electricity required to split the water into hydrogen and oxygen is
supplied via a renewable energy source then the process is environmentally benign. The water
electrolysis hydrogen (oxygen) plant is equipment that electrolyzes water to produce hydrogen and
oxygen by using lye as an electrolyte.

(A) Write the chemical equation for the electrolysis of water.

(B) Identify the type of reaction involved. Give another example of such type of chemical reaction.
(C) What is the volume of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during the electrolysis of water?
38. The electric heaters, toasters, geysers, iron and kettles are common appliances used throughout the
world. The heaters have a metal coil which has high resistance that permits a certain amount of current to
flow through them to provide the required heat as per the Joule‟s law of heating. The electric kettle and
irons have a lot of resistors in them. The resistors limit the amount of current to flow through them to
provide the required amount of heat. The size of resistors used in them is determined by using Ohm‟s
law.
(A). State Joule‟s law of heating.
(B) What will be the change in the heat produced in a resistor if it is reduced to half of its initial value,
potential difference remaining unchanged.
(C). Consider an electric tandoor which consumes 1.5 kW electric power when operated at 220 V. Find the
heat generated in the electric iron in 30 seconds. [1+2+1]
39. It has often been said that bees are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat. Most crops
grown for their fruits (including vegetables such as squash, cucumber, tomato and eggplant), nuts, seeds,
fiber (such as cotton), and hay (alfalfa grown to feed livestock), require pollination by insects. Pollinating
insects also play a critical role in maintaining natural plant communities and ensuring production of
seeds in most flowering plants.

(A) Distinguish between pollination and fertilisation. Mention the site and product of fertilisation in a flower.
(B) Distinguish between self pollination and cross pollination.
(C) Draw a neat, labelled diagram of a pistil showing pollen tube growth and its entry into the ovule.