CBSE Class 10 Science 2017 Question Paper

Write the molecular formula of the $2^{nd}$ and $3^{rd}$ member of the homologous series whose first member is ethene.

Newly formed DNA copies may not be identical at times. Give one reason.

In the following food chain, plants provide 500 J of energy to rats. How much energy will be available to hawks from snakes ? Plants $\rightarrow$ Rats $\rightarrow$ Snakes $\rightarrow$ Hawks

An object is placed at a distance of 15 cm from a convex lens of focal length 20 cm. List four characteristics (nature, position, etc.) of the image formed by the lens.

Why is an equitable distribution of resources essential in a society ? List two forces which are against such distribution.

Why must we conserve our forests ? List two factors responsible for causing deforestation.

Write the number of periods and groups in the Modern Periodic Table. How does the metallic character of elements vary on moving (i) from left to right in a period, and (ii) down a group ? Give reason to justify your answer.

Na, Mg and Al are the elements of the 3rd period of the Modern Periodic Table having group number 1, 2 and 13 respectively. Which one of these elements has the (a) highest valency, (b) largest atomic radius, and (c) maximum chemical reactivity? Justify your answer stating the reason for each.

What happens when (write chemical equation in each case) (a) ethanol is burnt in air ? (b) ethanol is heated with excess conc. $H_2SO_4$ at 443 K ? (c) a piece of sodium is dropped into ethanol ?

Explain esterification reaction with the help of a chemical equation. Describe an activity to show esterification.

With the help of two suitable examples, explain why certain experiences and traits earned by people during their lifetime are not passed on to their next generations. When can such traits be passed on ?

“Evolution and classification of organisms are interlinked.” Give reasons to justify this statement.

Reproduction is one of the most important characteristics of living beings. Give three reasons in support of the statement.

Describe reproduction by spores in Rhizopus.

List three techniques that have been developed to prevent pregnancy. Which one of these techniques is not meant for males? How does the use of these techniques have a direct impact on the health and prosperity of a family?

Draw ray diagrams to show the formation of three times magnified (a) real, and (b) virtual image of an object by a converging lens. Mark the positions of O, F and 2F in each diagram.

What is ‘dispersion of white light’ ? State its cause. Draw a ray diagram to show the dispersion of white light by a glass prism.

(a) Water is an elixir of life, a very important natural resource. Your Science teacher wants you to prepare a plan for a formative assessment activity, “How to save water, the vital natural resource”. Write any two ways that you will suggest to bring awareness in your neighbourhood, on ‘how to save water’. (b) Name and explain any one way by which the underground water table does not go down further.

(a) A student suffering from myopia is not able to see distinctly the objects placed beyond 5 m. List two possible reasons due to which this defect of vision may have arisen. With the help of ray diagrams, explain (i) why the student is unable to see distinctly the objects placed beyond 5 m from his eyes. (ii) the type of the corrective lens used to restore proper vision and how this defect is corrected by the use of this lens. (b) If, in this case, the numerical value of the focal length of the corrective lens is 5 m, find the power of the lens as per the new Cartesian sign convention.

Analyse the following observation table showing variation of image-distance (v) with object-distance (u) in case of a convex lens and answer the questions that follow without doing any calculations : | S.No. | Object-Distance u (cm) | Image-Distance v (cm) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | - 100 | + 25 | | 2 | - 60 | + 30 | | 3 | - 40 | + 40 | | 4 | - 30 | + 60 | | 5 | - 25 | + 100 | | 6 | - 15 | + 120 | (a) What is the focal length of the convex lens ? Give reason to justify your answer. (b) Write the serial number of the observation which is not correct. On what basis have you arrived at this conclusion ? (c) Select an appropriate scale and draw a ray diagram for the observation at S.No.2. Also find the approximate value of magnification.

(a) If the image formed by a mirror for all positions of the object placed in front of it is always diminished, erect and virtual, state the type of the mirror and also draw a ray diagram to justify your answer. Write one use such mirrors are put to and why. (b) Define the radius of curvature of spherical mirrors. Find the nature and focal length of a spherical mirror whose radius of curvature is + 24 cm.

With the help of one example for each, distinguish between the acquired traits and the inherited traits. Why are the traits/experiences acquired during the entire lifetime of an individual not inherited in the next generation? Explain the reason of this fact with an example.

(a) Write the functions of each of the following parts in a human female reproductive system: (i) Ovary (ii) Uterus (iii) Fallopian tube (b) Write the structure and functions of placenta in a human female.

Why are certain compounds called hydrocarbons? Write the general formula for homologous series of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes and also draw the structure of the first member of each series. Write the name of the reaction that converts alkenes into alkanes and also write a chemical equation to show the necessary conditions for the reaction to occur.

A student requires hard water for an experiment in his laboratory which is not available in the neighbouring area. In the laboratory there are some salts, which when dissolved in distilled water can convert it into hard water. Select from the following groups of salts, a group, each salt of which when dissolved in distilled water will make it hard.

While studying the saponification reaction, what do you observe when you mix an equal amount of colourless vegetable oil and 20% aqueous solution of NaOH in a beaker?

When you add a few drops of acetic acid to a test-tube containing sodium bicarbonate powder, which one of the following is your observation?

Study the following ray diagram: In this diagram, the angle of incidence, the angle of emergence and the angle of deviation respectively have been represented by

A student very cautiously traces the path of a ray through a glass slab for different values of the angle of incidence ($\angle i$). He then measures the corresponding values of the angle of refraction ($\angle r$) and the angle of emergence ($\angle e$) for every value of the angle of incidence. On analysing these measurements of angles, his conclusion would be

Study the given ray diagrams and select the correct statement from the following:

A student obtains a blurred image of a distant object on a screen using a convex lens. To obtain a distinct image on the screen he should move the lens

To perform an experiment to identify the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed, first of all you require a dicot seed. Select dicot seeds from the following group: Wheat, Gram, Maize, Pea, Barley, Ground-nut

The following vegetables are kept in a basket: Potato, Tomato, Radish, Brinjal, Carrot, Bottle-gourd. Which two of these vegetables correctly represent the homologous structures?

A student focuses the image of a candle flame, placed at about 2 m from a convex lens of focal length 10 cm, on a screen. After that he moves gradually the flame towards the lens and each time focuses its image on the screen. (A) In which direction does he move the lens to focus the flame on the screen? (B) What happens to the size of the image of the flame formed on the screen? (C) What difference is seen in the intensity (brightness) of the image of the flame on the screen? (D) What is seen on the screen when the flame is very close (at about 5 cm) to the lens?

Mention the essential material (chemicals) to prepare soap in the laboratory. Describe in brief the test of determining the nature (acidic/alkaline) of the reaction mixture of saponification reaction.

Draw in sequence (showing the four stages), the process of binary fission in Amoeba.