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PRE FOUNDATION DIVISON

NSO Stage-II Exam.-2016

CLASS-10
Q.1

SCIENCE

Date : 14-02-2016

Q.3

Refractive index of medium 1 with respect to

The given figure shows a V shaped wire lying

in x-y plane. A current of l ampere flows in
the wire. The direction of the magnetic field
at point P which lines in the same plane is
along

medium 2 is and refractive index of

medium 3 with respect to medium 4 is . If
the velocity of light in medium 2 is v and that
in medium 3 is v, then the refractive index of
medium 2 with respect to medium 4 is -

(A) Negative x-axis

(C) Negative z-axis
Q.2

(B) Positive x-axis

(D) Positive z-axis

Which of the following is the correct set-up

for determining the equivalent resistance of
two resistors R1 and R2 when connected in
parallel?

Q.4

(A)

(A)

v
v'

(B)

v '
v

(C)

v'
v

(D)

v
v '

The given figure shows a diagram of eye.

Which of the following correctly lists the

names of marked parts of the eye?
(1)

(B)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(A) Pupil

Lens

Iris

Cornea

(B) Iris

Cornea

Pupil

Lens

(C) Pupil

Cornea

Iris

Lens

(D) Iris

Lens

Pupil

Cornea

(C)
Q.5

The diagram shows a circuit in which all the

switches are open.

(D)

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Q.8

Which of the following statements is

incorrect?
(A) Asphalt which is obtained in the
fractional distillation of crude oil, is not
used as fuel.
(B) Liquefied petroleum gas has a lower
calorific value than methane.
(C) Natural gas is lighter than air.
(D) When coal is heated strongly in the
presence of air, it changes into coke.

Q.9

In case of a concave mirror, an object is

placed at a distance of x1 from focus and
image is formed at a distance of x 2 from
focus. Then, focal length of mirror is x x2
(B) 1
(A) x1x 2
2
x x2
(C) 1
(D) Data insufficient
2

Q.10

Figure shows a current carrying wire in the

plane of the paper. The two points P and Q
shown in figure are in the plane of wire.
Which of the following statements is/are
correct?

would give a resistance of 4 between X and

Y?
S1
S2
S3
S4
(A) Closed Open
Open
Closed
(B) Closed Open
Closed Open
(C) Open
Closed
Open
Closed
(D) Open
Closed
Closed Open
Q.6

Three glass prisms A, B and C of the same

refractive index are placed in contact with
each other as shown in the figure with no air
gap between the prisms.

A ray of light OP passes through the prism

assembly and emerges as QR. The condition
of minimum deviation is satisfied in the
prisms.
(A) A and C only
(B) B and C only
(C) A and B only
(D) A, B and C only
Q.7

A current-carrying conductor is placed

between two bar magnets.

Which of the following about the poles of the

bar magnets X and Y and the movement of
the conductor is correct?
X
Y
Direction of movement
of the conductor
(A) South North No movement
(B) North South Towards P
(C) South North Towards P
(D) North South No movement

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(i) The direction of magnetic field at point P

is out of the plane of paper and that at
point Q is into the plane of paper.
(ii) The direction of magnetic field at point Q
is into the plane of paper.
(iii) Strength of magnetic field is same at both
points P and Q irrespective of r1 and r2.
(iv) If r1 > r2, magnetic field at point Q is
greater than that at point P.
(v) If direction of current in the wire is
reversed, the strength of magnetic field at
points P and Q will change.
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) and (iii) only
(C) (i), (iii) and (v) only
(D) (ii), (iv) and (v) only
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Q.11

The given diagrams shows the path traced by

a light ray travelling in air in two media X
and Y.

Q.14

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Which of the following diagrams about the

path of light in these two media is correct?
(A)

(C)

(D)

Refer to the given table.

48

80

CO 2,H2O It is convenient to store

50

75

SO 2,CO It is easily available

52

78

SO 2,SO3 It burns smoothly

Which of the following fuels will be a good

choice for domestic use?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
The diagram shows a magnet moved into, and
out of a coil of wire, Which of the following
options correctly describes the poles induced
in the coil at X by the movement of the
magnet?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

North pole in
N
N
S
S

North pole out

N
S
N
S

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For the given redox reaction :

Identify x, y, z, p and q.
x y
z
p
(A) 8 3
4 oxidation
(B) 8 3
4 reduction
(C) 4 8
3 reduction
(D) 3 4
8 oxidation

Fuels Calorific Ignition

ByOther properties
value tempera- products
(kJ/g) ture (C)
25
50
CO,H 2O It is cheap

Q.13

Potential difference across R is 10 V

Potential difference across 20 is 17 V
Current through 50 is 0.2 A
Value of resistance R is 20

(B)
Q.15

Q.12

Which of the following statements is correct

about the given circuit diagram?

Q.16

q
reduction
oxidation
oxidation
reduction

Mrs. Smita, a science teacher has collected

samples of four different solutions in glass
bottles as shown in the figure :

Which of the following statements about

these samples is/are incorrect?
I. Sample IV has H+ ion concentration
greater than that in sample I.
II. When equal volumes of solutions III and
IV are mixed, the pH of the resulting
solution will be 8.
III. Sample I will turn methyl orange
indicator yellow while sample III will
turn it red.
IV. Concentration of OH ion increases in the
order, I < III < IV < II.
(A) I and III only
(B) I, II and IV only
(C) II and IV only
(D) None of these
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Q.17

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Metals are extracted from their ores by using

different methods depending on their positions
in the activity series.
Fill in the blanks in the given flowchart by
choosing an appropriate option.

(i)
Calcination
Electrolysis
Roasting
Electrolysis

Q.18

(ii)
Roasting
Roasting
Reduction
Calcination

(iii)
Electrolysis
Reduction
Calcination
Reduction

(iv)
Reduction
Calcination
Electrolysis
Roasting

The molecular formula of an organic

compound 'X' is C4H8O. 'X' decolourises
bromine-water and reacts with sodium with
the evolution of hydrogen gas. It undergoes
following sequence of reactions :

X, Y and Z are respectively

(A) CH3CH=CHCH2OH, CH3(CH2)3OH,
CH3COO(CH2)3CH3
(B) CH3OCH2CH=CH2,CH3OCH2CH2CH3,
CH3COO(CH2)3CH3
(C) CH3(CH2)3OH,CH3CH=CHCH2OH,
CH3(CH2)3COOCH3
(D) (CH3)2C=CHOH, (CH3)2CHCH2OH,
(CH3)2CHCH2COOCH3
Q.19

Which of the following statements about

these elements is/are incorrect?
I. Elements Q and S have valencies 2 and 3
respectively.
II. Element P has highest atomic radius
while element S had lowest atomic
radius.
III. Elements P, Q and R form P2S, QS and
R2S3 type of compounds with element S.
IV. On moving across a period from element
P to S, metallic character first decreases
and then increases.
(A) I, II and III only (B) II and IV only
(C) I, II and IV only (D) All of these
Q.20

Match the column-I with column-II and select

the correct option from the given codes.
Column-I
Column-II
(Reaction)
(Type of reaction)
(p) ZnO + C Zn + CO
(i) Displacement
(q) Pb(NO3)2 + 2KI PbI2 (ii) Combination
+ 2KNO3
(r) Pb + CuCl2
(iii) Decomposition
PbCl2 + Cu
(s) 2KClO3 2KCl + 3O2 (iv) Redox
(t) MgO + H2O Mg(OH)2 (v) Double
displacement
(A) (p)-(iv), (q)-(v), (r)-(iii), (s)-(i), (t)-(ii)
(B) (p)-(v), (q)-(iv), (r)-(i), (s)-(iii), (t)-(ii)
(C) (p)-(iv), (q)-(v), (r)-(i), (s)-(iii), (t)-(ii)
(D) (p)-(iii), (q)-(ii), (r)-(iv), (s)-(i), (t)-(v)

Q.21

The given graph shows the changes in pH of

solution 'X' when another solution 'Y' is
slowly added to it till in excess. Identify
solutions 'X' and 'Y'.

The positions of four elements P, Q, R and S

are shown on the outline of a part of the
periodic table.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

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Solution X
Nitric acid
Water
Sodium hydroxide
Sodium chloride

Solution Y
Potasium hydroxide
Dilute sulphuric acid
Hydrochloric acid
Acetic acid
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Q.22

Q.23

Q.24

Weighed pieces of iron are added to two

different solutions P and Q. The results are
noted down in the given table.
Mass of iron after
Solution
Initial
some time (in g)
mass of
Iron (in g)
P
7
4
Q
4
4
The aqueous solutions P and Q are
respectively
(A) Copper sulphate, Silver nitrate
(B) Copper sulphate, Aluminium sulphate
(C) Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride
(D) Zinc sulphate, Lead sulphate
Read the given statements and select the
correct option.
Statement-1 : The increasing order of nonmetallic character is Si < B < C < N < F.
Statement-2 : Non-metallic character decreases
along a period and increases down the group.
(A) Both statements 1 and 2 are true and
statement 2 is the correct explanation of
statement 1
(B) Both statements 1 and 2 are true but
statement 2 is not the correct explanation
of statement 1
(C) Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is
false.
(D) Both statements 1 and 2 are false
The molecular formulae of three compounds
P, Q and R are C4H6, C3H8O and C2H4O2
respectively. The relative molecular masses
of first member of homologous series of these
compounds are respectively (A) 26, 32, 46
(B) 28, 46, 60
(C) 54, 60, 60
(D) 26, 32, 42

(v) Combustion of methane gas

(A) (i), (iv) and (v) only B
(B) (ii), (iii) and (v) only
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv) only D
(D) (i) and (iv) only
Q.26

A metal charbonate 'P' reacting with an acid

gives a gas which when passed through a
solution 'Q' gives the carbonate back. On the
other hand, a gas 'R' that is obtained at anode
during electrolysis of brine is passed on dry
'Q', it gives a compound 'S' used for
disinfecting drinking water. Identify P, Q, R
and S.
P

(A) Na2CO3 NaOH

Cl2

NaOCl

(B) CaCO3 Ca(OH)2

Cl2

CaOCl2

(C) CuCO3 Cu(OH)2

CO2

CuO

(D) MgCO3 Mg(OH)2 H2

Q.27

MgO

Four metal pieces W, X, Y and Z are added in

different beakers as shown in the given
figure.

Observe the amount of H2 gas formed in each

beaker carefully and identify metals W, X, Y
and Z.

Q.25

Which of the following reactions are

endothermic in nature?
(i) Evaporation of water
(ii) Dissolution of sodium hydroxide in water
(iii) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(iv) Dissolution of ammonium chloride in
water

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(A) Cu

Mg

Na

Pt

(B) Ca

Au

Zn

Mn

(C) Ag

Pt

Al

Mg

(D) Hg

Mn

Na

Au
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Q.28

(C) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)

(D) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

The structures of compounds 1 and 2 are -

Q.31
Which of the following statements about
these two compounds is/are correct?
I. Compound 1 undergoes saponification to
give sodium salt of second member of
homologous series of compound 2 and a
new compound 3.
II. Compound 1 and 2 are isomers.
III. Compound 2 gives brisk effervescence
on reaction with sodium carbonate.
IV. Compounds 1 and 2 can be prepared
from compound 3 in a single step.
(A) I, II and III only (B) II and III only
(C) IV only
(D) All of these
Select the option that correctly fills the blanks
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) in the given passage.
.....(i)..... plants flower when night length is
longer than a critical dark period. Interruption
of the dark period by a brief light treatment
.....(ii)..... flowering in them, .....(iii)..... plants
flower when they receive photoperiods above
the critical length. Interruption of dark period
by light .....(iv)..... flowering in them.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(A) Short day Promotes Long day Prevents
(B) Long day Induces Short day Prevents
(C) Short day Prevents Long day Promotes
(D) Long day Induces Short day Promotes

Reading the given statements that Mohit has

made during a conversation.
(i) I have s strong feeling of hatred for
Sudhir. I just cannot tolerate him.
(ii) I cannot drive properly if I am drunk
(iii) I can ride a bicycle in a steady, straight
line
(iv) I speak English but now I have also learnt
Spanish.
Refer to the given figure and select the
correct match of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) with the
functionally associated parts of the human
brain, labelled as P, Q, R and S.

Q.29

Q.30

Match column-I with column-II and select the

correct option from the codes given.
Column-I
Column-II
(a) Abscisic acid (i) Promotes stomatal
closure
(b) Gibberelliin
(ii) Bolting in rosette
plants
(c) Cytokinin
(iii) Repening of fruits
(d) Ethylene
(iv) Cell division and cell
enlargement
(A) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
(B) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

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(A) P (ii)
(C) S - (i)

(B) Q (iii)
(D) R (iv)

Q.32

The element Z belongs to group 14, period 3

of the periodic table. Which statement about
the element Z is correct?
(A) Element Z has four electrons.
(B) Element Z has four electron shells
(C) Element Z is a metal and forms Z2O type
oxide.
(D) Element Z has four electrons in M shell

Q.33

Refer to the given diagram and red the

accompanying statements.

Q.34

(i) A major amount of carbohydrates is

digested in P.
(ii) Q secretes sodium bicarbonate that
neutralises the HCl of semi-solid food
that comes from stomach.
(iii) Fats are mainly digested in S.
(iv) Enzyme responsible for curdling of milk
is present in Q.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
(A) (ii) and (v) only
(B) (i), (iv) and (v) only
(C) (iii), (iv) and (v) only
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

Q.35

Refer to the given figure with parts labelled

W, X, Y and Z and select incorrect statements
regarding this.

Q.36

Which of the following matches is/are

correct?
Examples
Connecting link
between
(i) Duck billed
Reptiles and
platypus
mammals
(ii) Lepidosiren
Fish and invertebrates
(iii) Peripatus
Annelids and
arthropods
(iv) Archaeopteryx
Birds and reptiles
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) and (iii) only
(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) only
(D) (iii) and (iv) only

Q.37

In which of the following conditions fossil

'W' can be considered to have evolved earlier
than fossil 'X'?
(i) Fossil 'X' has vestigial structures that are
homologous to functional structures in
fossil 'W'
(ii) Fossil 'X' is structurally more complex
than fossil 'W'
(iii) Fossil 'X' is in better state of preservation
than fossil 'W'
(iv) Fossil 'X' is found in lower stratum of
undisturbed sedimentary rock than fossil
'W'
(A) (i) and (ii) only
(B) (iii) and (iv) only
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(i) A sexually transmitted disease caused by

a protozoan Trichomonas causes
infection in part Z leading to foul
smelling yellow discharge and burning
sensation.
(ii) If small portions of both parts labelled W
are removed and cut ends are tied then
fusion between male and female gametes
cannot take place.
(iii) Part labelled Y undergoes cyclic
structural changes under the influence of
part labelled X.
(iv) Meiosis takes place in the parts labelled
W and Y at the time of cleavage in
zygote and oogenesis respectively.
(v) Diaphragms are birth control devices
which are implanted in Y by doctors or
trained nurses.
(A) (i) and (ii) only
(B) (iii) and (iv) only
(C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only
(D) (iv) and (v) only
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Given section of a leaf shows the

arrangement of cells 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 inside it.
Which of these labelled cells contain
chloroplasts?

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only

(C) 2, 3 and 5 only

(B) 1, 3 and 4 only

(D) 2, 3 and 4 only

Q.38

Which of the following statements is

incorrect regarding the reflex are shown in
the given figure?

(A) If orientation of neuron Q is made like

that of P then the motor organ will not be
able to get instructions from spinal cord.
(B) If in an accident, P is injured then the
impulse will not be transmitted from
receptor to spinal cord
(C) R possesses numerous dendrites and
branching axons that make possible the
extensive and complex circuits and
pathways within spinal cord
(D) None of these
Q.39

Which of the following facts can be best

supported by the given diagram?

(A) A human offspring receives 46

chromosomes either from the male parent
or from the female parent.
(B) A human offspring gets half of its traits
from each parent.
(C) A human offspring can inherit only 46
trains.
(D) A human offspring has 23 dominant traits
from one parent and 23 recessive traits
from the other parent.

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Q.40

Refer to the given diagram of a typical

dicotyledonous seed and select the correct
option regarding it?

(A) Part L is well laden with nutrients and

serves as a food reserve.
(B) The roots seen in a seedling are always
formed by part N
(C) Part M houses the cells which form the
shoot system of the new plant.
(D) Part M is the first part of a seedling to
emerge
during
the
process
of
germination.
Q.41

In the spotted leopard, coat colour is

controlled by a single gene with two alleles,
H and h. The black panther is a variety of
spotted leopard. The given diagram shows a
cross between a spotted leopard and a black
panther.

All the offspring in the F1 generation were

spotted leopards. The results of a cross
between two animals of the F1 generation are
also shown.
Select the option that correctly identified the
genotypes of the original two parents?
Spotted leopard Black panther
(A)
HH
hh
(B)
HH
Hh
(C)
Hh
hh
(D)
Hh
Hh

Q.42

The given diagram shows a food web. Which

of the following options correctly represents
(i) pyramid of numbers and (ii) pyramid of
energy based on this food web?

(A)

Q.44

Glomerular filtration is possible because (A) Glomerular capillaries have lesser

diameter than afferent aretriole.
(B) Afferent arteriole has lesser diameter than
the efferent arteriole
(C) Both the afferent and the efferent
arterioles have the same diameter
(D) Glomerular capillaries have more
diameter than the efferent arteriole

Q.45

Read the given paragraph where few words

have been italicised.
A food chain involves a nutritive interaction
between the abiotic components of an
ecosystem. There is biodirectional flow of
energy from sun to producers and to different
types of consumers. Decomposers help in
nutrient recycling and enrich the soil with
nutrients. There can be maximum 10-12
trophic levels in a food chain. First trophic
level is always occupied by a Producer. A
herbivore like Grasshopper may occupy
second or third trophic level.
Select the correct option regarding this.
(A) Abiotic should be replaced with biotic
and bidirectional should be replaced with
unidirectional.
(B) 10-12 should be replaced with 14-18
(C) Producer should be replaced with
decomposer and grasshopper should not
be replaced as it is correctly mentioned.
(D) Decomposers should be replaced with
parasites.

Q.46

I-V graph of a resistor is shown in the given

figure. A student determines the resistance at
points E, F and G and states them as R E RF
and RG respectively. His calculation is correct
if -

(B)
(C)
(D)

Q.43

Read the following statements.

I. In a food chain, there is a cyclic flow of
energy from sun to producers, consumers
and then to decomposers which transfer it
back to producers by decomposition.
II. Some harmful chemicals may enter our
bodies through food chain and get
accumulated in our fat tissues as they
cannot be metabolised within our bodies.
III. When the number of individuals or their
biomass at producer level is minimum
and increases progressively at each
trophic level in a food chain, an inverted
pyramid is formed, e.g., pyramid of
biomass in forest ecosystem and pyramid
of numbers in pond ecosystem.
IV. If 1000 joules of energy is available at
the producer level, then amount of energy
present at the level of primary consumers
is about 10 joules.
Which of these statements are correct?
(A) I and III only
(B) II only
(C) III and IV only
(D) I and IV only

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(A) RE > RF > RG

(C) RE < RF < RG

(B) RE < RF > RG

(D) RE = RF = RG
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Direction : Refer to the given paragraph carefully and

answer the questions 47 and 48.
Elements X and Y are both period 3 elements.
Element X has three valence electros and element Y
has six valence electrons. Element X reacts with
element Y to form compound Z.
Q.47

What is the formula of compound Z and the

bonding in Z?
Formula of Z
Bonding in Z
(A) XY3
Covalent
(B) XY3
Ionic
(C) X2Y3
Covalent
(D) X2Y3
Ionic

Q.48

If element X belongs to group 13 and element

Y belongs to group 16 then the compound Z
is (A) Al2O3
(B) B2O3
(C) Ga2O3
(D) Al2S3

Q.49

Refer to the given figures and select the

correct option regarding the labelled parts.

Q.50

The graph below shows changes in airpressure in the lungs of a person during
respiration.

Which of the following statements is

incorrect regarding this?
(A) The region between P to R indicates
exhalation.
(B) The region between R to T indicates
inhalation.
(C) At S, the rib cage is downward and
inward and shape of the diaphragm is
dome shaped.
(D) The distance between P and T will
decrease and between H and Q will
increase in a person doing vigorous
exercise.

(A) The parts labelled Z and T functional

equivalents.
(B) The parts labelled X and Q produce male
and female gametes respectively
(C) The parts labelled W and S are structural
equivalents
(D) Development of respective embryos
occurs inside parts X and P

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