Time: 1 Hour
Maximum Marks: 30
Instructions:
Attempt all questions.
Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each .
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 and 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. Which object shines by reflecting light rather than producing it? (1 Mark)
a) Sun
b) Firefly
c) Moon
d) Lightning
Q2. What happens when light passes through a translucent material? (1 Mark)
a) It is completely blocked
b) It passes through clearly
c) It passes through partially, causing blurred visibility
d) It reflects back completely
Q3. What is the term for the left-right reversal in a plane mirror image? (1 Mark)
a) Rectilinear propagation
b) Shadow formation
c) Lateral inversion
d) Reflection
Q4. Which device uses two mirrors to see objects not directly visible? (1 Mark)
a) Pinhole camera
b) Periscope
c) Kaleidoscope
d) Torch
Q5. Which material produces the darkest shadow? (1 Mark)
a) Glass
b) Tracing paper
c) Cardboard
d) Clear plastic
Q6. Give two differences between luminous and non-luminous objects. (2 Mark)
Q7. Why is "AMBULANCE" written in reverse on the front of vehicles? (2 Mark)
Q8. What makes LED lamps environmentally friendly? (2 Mark)
Q9. What are the characteristics of an image formed in a plane mirror? (3 Mark)
Q10 What is a periscope, and mention its practical uses. (3 Mark)
Q11. How do you form a shadow using a torch? (3 Mark)
Q12: Describe the process of shadow formation. (5 Mark)
Q13: Explain how the Moon reflects light. (5 Mark)
You can find the solutions of this Unit Test here: Unit Test Solutions: Light: Shadows and Reflection
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