Class 10 Science: CBSE (Official) Sample Question Paper - Term I (2021-22) | Science Class 10 PDF Download

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Sample Question Paper (TERM – I) 2021-22 
Class X  
Science (086) 
 
Time: 90 Minutes                                                            
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
SECTION - A 
Section – A consists of 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from this section.  
The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated. 
1. Reema took 5ml of Lead Nitrate solution in a beaker and added approximately 4ml of 
Potassium Iodide solution to it.  What would she observe? 
A. The solution turned red.  
B. Yellow precipitate was formed. 
C. White precipitate was formed. 
D. The reaction mixture became hot. 
2. Identify gas A in the following experiment. 
 
A. Nitrogen 
B. Hydrogen 
C. Oxygen 
D. Carbon dioxide 
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Sample Question Paper (TERM – I) 2021-22 
Class X  
Science (086) 
 
Time: 90 Minutes                                                            
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
SECTION - A 
Section – A consists of 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from this section.  
The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated. 
1. Reema took 5ml of Lead Nitrate solution in a beaker and added approximately 4ml of 
Potassium Iodide solution to it.  What would she observe? 
A. The solution turned red.  
B. Yellow precipitate was formed. 
C. White precipitate was formed. 
D. The reaction mixture became hot. 
2. Identify gas A in the following experiment. 
 
A. Nitrogen 
B. Hydrogen 
C. Oxygen 
D. Carbon dioxide 
 2 
3. 
 
Which of the following two combinations are correct? 
 Metal Gas Evolved  
(i) Copper  Yes  
(ii) Iron Yes 
(iii) Magnesium  No  
(iv) Zinc  Yes  
A.  i and iii 
B.  i and iv 
C.  ii and iii 
D.  ii and iv 
4. 
Which of the following correctly represents a balanced chemical equation? 
A. Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + 4H
2
(g)  
B. 3Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + 4H
2
(g)  
C. 3Fe(s) + H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + H
2
(g) 
D. 3Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + H
2
(g) 
5. 
The graph given below depicts a neutralization reaction (acid + alkali ? salt + water).  
The pH of a solution changes as we add excess of acid to an alkali.  
 
Which letter denotes the area of the graph where both acid and salt are present? 
A. A 
B. B 
C. C 
D. D 
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Sample Question Paper (TERM – I) 2021-22 
Class X  
Science (086) 
 
Time: 90 Minutes                                                            
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
SECTION - A 
Section – A consists of 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from this section.  
The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated. 
1. Reema took 5ml of Lead Nitrate solution in a beaker and added approximately 4ml of 
Potassium Iodide solution to it.  What would she observe? 
A. The solution turned red.  
B. Yellow precipitate was formed. 
C. White precipitate was formed. 
D. The reaction mixture became hot. 
2. Identify gas A in the following experiment. 
 
A. Nitrogen 
B. Hydrogen 
C. Oxygen 
D. Carbon dioxide 
 2 
3. 
 
Which of the following two combinations are correct? 
 Metal Gas Evolved  
(i) Copper  Yes  
(ii) Iron Yes 
(iii) Magnesium  No  
(iv) Zinc  Yes  
A.  i and iii 
B.  i and iv 
C.  ii and iii 
D.  ii and iv 
4. 
Which of the following correctly represents a balanced chemical equation? 
A. Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + 4H
2
(g)  
B. 3Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + 4H
2
(g)  
C. 3Fe(s) + H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + H
2
(g) 
D. 3Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + H
2
(g) 
5. 
The graph given below depicts a neutralization reaction (acid + alkali ? salt + water).  
The pH of a solution changes as we add excess of acid to an alkali.  
 
Which letter denotes the area of the graph where both acid and salt are present? 
A. A 
B. B 
C. C 
D. D 
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6. In the reaction of iron with copper sulphate solution: 
CuSO
4
 + Fe ---> Cu + FeSO
4 
Which option in the given table correctly represents the substance oxidised and the 
reducing agent? 
OPTION Substance Oxidized  Reducing Agent 
A Fe Fe 
B Fe FeSO
4
 
C Cu Fe 
D CuSO
4
 Fe 
 
7. The chemical reaction between copper and oxygen can be categorized as: 
A. Displacement reaction 
B. Decomposition reaction 
C. Combination reaction 
D. Double displacement reaction 
8. Which of the given options correctly represents theParent acid and base of Calcium 
Carbonate?  
OPTION PARENT ACID PARENT BASE 
A HCl NaOH 
B H
2
CO
3 
Ca(OH)
 2
 
C H
3
PO
3
 CaSO
4
 
D H
2
SO
4
 CaSO
4
 
 
9. How will you protect yourself from the heat generated while diluting a concentrated acid? 
A. By adding acid to water with constant stirring. 
B. By adding water to acid with constant stirring. 
C. By adding water to acid followed by base. 
D. By adding base to acid with constant stirring. 
10. Why is it important to balance a skeletal chemical equation?  
A. To verify law of conservation of energy. 
B. To verify the law of constant proportion. 
C. To verify the law of conservation of mass. 
D. To verify the l0aw of conservation of momentum. 
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Sample Question Paper (TERM – I) 2021-22 
Class X  
Science (086) 
 
Time: 90 Minutes                                                            
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
SECTION - A 
Section – A consists of 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from this section.  
The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated. 
1. Reema took 5ml of Lead Nitrate solution in a beaker and added approximately 4ml of 
Potassium Iodide solution to it.  What would she observe? 
A. The solution turned red.  
B. Yellow precipitate was formed. 
C. White precipitate was formed. 
D. The reaction mixture became hot. 
2. Identify gas A in the following experiment. 
 
A. Nitrogen 
B. Hydrogen 
C. Oxygen 
D. Carbon dioxide 
 2 
3. 
 
Which of the following two combinations are correct? 
 Metal Gas Evolved  
(i) Copper  Yes  
(ii) Iron Yes 
(iii) Magnesium  No  
(iv) Zinc  Yes  
A.  i and iii 
B.  i and iv 
C.  ii and iii 
D.  ii and iv 
4. 
Which of the following correctly represents a balanced chemical equation? 
A. Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + 4H
2
(g)  
B. 3Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + 4H
2
(g)  
C. 3Fe(s) + H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + H
2
(g) 
D. 3Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + H
2
(g) 
5. 
The graph given below depicts a neutralization reaction (acid + alkali ? salt + water).  
The pH of a solution changes as we add excess of acid to an alkali.  
 
Which letter denotes the area of the graph where both acid and salt are present? 
A. A 
B. B 
C. C 
D. D 
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6. In the reaction of iron with copper sulphate solution: 
CuSO
4
 + Fe ---> Cu + FeSO
4 
Which option in the given table correctly represents the substance oxidised and the 
reducing agent? 
OPTION Substance Oxidized  Reducing Agent 
A Fe Fe 
B Fe FeSO
4
 
C Cu Fe 
D CuSO
4
 Fe 
 
7. The chemical reaction between copper and oxygen can be categorized as: 
A. Displacement reaction 
B. Decomposition reaction 
C. Combination reaction 
D. Double displacement reaction 
8. Which of the given options correctly represents theParent acid and base of Calcium 
Carbonate?  
OPTION PARENT ACID PARENT BASE 
A HCl NaOH 
B H
2
CO
3 
Ca(OH)
 2
 
C H
3
PO
3
 CaSO
4
 
D H
2
SO
4
 CaSO
4
 
 
9. How will you protect yourself from the heat generated while diluting a concentrated acid? 
A. By adding acid to water with constant stirring. 
B. By adding water to acid with constant stirring. 
C. By adding water to acid followed by base. 
D. By adding base to acid with constant stirring. 
10. Why is it important to balance a skeletal chemical equation?  
A. To verify law of conservation of energy. 
B. To verify the law of constant proportion. 
C. To verify the law of conservation of mass. 
D. To verify the l0aw of conservation of momentum. 
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11. Carefully study the diagram of the human respiratory system with labels A, B, C and D. 
Select the option which gives correct identification and main function and /or 
characteristic. 
 
 
A. (i) Trachea: It is supported by bony rings for conducting inspired air. 
B. (ii) Ribs: When we breathe out, ribs are lifted. 
C. (iii) Alveoli: Thin-walled sac like structures for exchange of gases. 
D. (iv) Diaphragm: It is pulled up when we breathe in. 
12. Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location A, B and 
C.  
 
A. (i)-lipase, (ii)-trypsin, (iii)-pepsin 
B. (i)-amylase, (ii)-pepsin, (iii)-trypsin 
C. (i)-trypsin, (ii)-amylase, (iii)-carboxylase 
D. (i)-permease, (ii)-carboxylase, (iii)-oxidase 
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Sample Question Paper (TERM – I) 2021-22 
Class X  
Science (086) 
 
Time: 90 Minutes                                                            
General Instructions: 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions. 
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking. 
SECTION - A 
Section – A consists of 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from this section.  
The first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated. 
1. Reema took 5ml of Lead Nitrate solution in a beaker and added approximately 4ml of 
Potassium Iodide solution to it.  What would she observe? 
A. The solution turned red.  
B. Yellow precipitate was formed. 
C. White precipitate was formed. 
D. The reaction mixture became hot. 
2. Identify gas A in the following experiment. 
 
A. Nitrogen 
B. Hydrogen 
C. Oxygen 
D. Carbon dioxide 
 2 
3. 
 
Which of the following two combinations are correct? 
 Metal Gas Evolved  
(i) Copper  Yes  
(ii) Iron Yes 
(iii) Magnesium  No  
(iv) Zinc  Yes  
A.  i and iii 
B.  i and iv 
C.  ii and iii 
D.  ii and iv 
4. 
Which of the following correctly represents a balanced chemical equation? 
A. Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + 4H
2
(g)  
B. 3Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + 4H
2
(g)  
C. 3Fe(s) + H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + H
2
(g) 
D. 3Fe(s) + 4H
2
O(g) ? Fe
3
O
4
 (s) + H
2
(g) 
5. 
The graph given below depicts a neutralization reaction (acid + alkali ? salt + water).  
The pH of a solution changes as we add excess of acid to an alkali.  
 
Which letter denotes the area of the graph where both acid and salt are present? 
A. A 
B. B 
C. C 
D. D 
 3 
6. In the reaction of iron with copper sulphate solution: 
CuSO
4
 + Fe ---> Cu + FeSO
4 
Which option in the given table correctly represents the substance oxidised and the 
reducing agent? 
OPTION Substance Oxidized  Reducing Agent 
A Fe Fe 
B Fe FeSO
4
 
C Cu Fe 
D CuSO
4
 Fe 
 
7. The chemical reaction between copper and oxygen can be categorized as: 
A. Displacement reaction 
B. Decomposition reaction 
C. Combination reaction 
D. Double displacement reaction 
8. Which of the given options correctly represents theParent acid and base of Calcium 
Carbonate?  
OPTION PARENT ACID PARENT BASE 
A HCl NaOH 
B H
2
CO
3 
Ca(OH)
 2
 
C H
3
PO
3
 CaSO
4
 
D H
2
SO
4
 CaSO
4
 
 
9. How will you protect yourself from the heat generated while diluting a concentrated acid? 
A. By adding acid to water with constant stirring. 
B. By adding water to acid with constant stirring. 
C. By adding water to acid followed by base. 
D. By adding base to acid with constant stirring. 
10. Why is it important to balance a skeletal chemical equation?  
A. To verify law of conservation of energy. 
B. To verify the law of constant proportion. 
C. To verify the law of conservation of mass. 
D. To verify the l0aw of conservation of momentum. 
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11. Carefully study the diagram of the human respiratory system with labels A, B, C and D. 
Select the option which gives correct identification and main function and /or 
characteristic. 
 
 
A. (i) Trachea: It is supported by bony rings for conducting inspired air. 
B. (ii) Ribs: When we breathe out, ribs are lifted. 
C. (iii) Alveoli: Thin-walled sac like structures for exchange of gases. 
D. (iv) Diaphragm: It is pulled up when we breathe in. 
12. Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location A, B and 
C.  
 
A. (i)-lipase, (ii)-trypsin, (iii)-pepsin 
B. (i)-amylase, (ii)-pepsin, (iii)-trypsin 
C. (i)-trypsin, (ii)-amylase, (iii)-carboxylase 
D. (i)-permease, (ii)-carboxylase, (iii)-oxidase 
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13. 
Opening and closing of stomatal pore depends on: 
A. Atmospheric temperature  
B. oxygen concentration around stomata  
C. carbon dioxide concentration around stomata  
D. water content in the guard cells 
14. The figure given below shows a schematic plan of blood circulation in humans with labels 
(i) to (iv). Identify the correct label with its functions? 
 
A.   (i) Pulmonary vein - takes impure blood from body part. 
B.   (ii) Pulmonary artery - takes blood from lung to heart. 
C.   (iii) Aorta - takes blood from heart to body parts. 
D.   (iv) Vena cava takes - blood from body parts to right auricle. 
15. Identify the phase of circulation which is represented in the diagram of heart given below. 
Arrows indicate contraction of the chambers shown. 
 
A. Blood transferred to the right ventricle and left ventricle simultaneously. 
B. Blood is transferred to lungs for oxygenation and is pumped into various organs 
simultaneously. 
C. Blood transferred to the right auricle and left auricle simultaneously. 
D. Blood is received from lungs after oxygenation and is received from various organs 
of the body.