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MENTAL ABILITY 1.
Arvind owns a computerrepair shop. On Monday he repaired 2 computers.
• He charged ` 15 service fee for each computer he repaired. • He worked a total of 4.5 hours to repair both computers. • He charged ` 35 per hour. Which of the following expressions can be used to find the total amount Arvind charged to repair the 2 computers? (A) 2(15) + 4.5(35) 2.
3.
(D) 15(35) + 4.5(2)
June May April March February January 100
200 300 400 500 Number of story books sold
600
The ratio of boys to the total number of students in Ms. Ankita's class is 4 to 9. The class has a total of 27 students. How many girls are in the class? (B) 50
(C) 15
(D) 12
Which shows 833,000 written in scientific notation? (A) 8.33 ´ 10 3
5.
(C) 4.5(50)
The given graph shows the sale of story books in a bookshop for the first 6 months. In which month was the sale of story books 75% of the sale of books in June ? (A) February (B) March (C) April (D) May
(A) 23 4.
(B) 2(35) + 4(15)
(B) 8.33 ´ 10 4
(C) 8.33 ´ 10 5
(D) 8.33 ´ 10 6
Samrat made a snack mix using ingredients listed below. 1 3 1 1 1 cups almonds, cup peanuts, cup raisins, cup chocolate chips s 4 4 2 4 What is the total amount of all four ingredients? 3 s (A) 1 cups 4
6.
1 (B) 2 cups s 4
1 (C) 2 cups s 8
3 (D) 2 cups s 4 A
In the given figure, AB and CD are straight lines. Find Ðy. (A) 97° (B) 87° (C) 77°
C
(D) 55° 7.
A
The given figure is made up of two equal triangles. Find the area of shaded part. (A) 45 cm 2
(B) 13.5 cm 2
2
2
6
(D) 12.8 cm
B
9 cm
C
Find the value of 4 + 12 ÷ 4 × 2 + 10. (A) 18
9.
35° B
(C) 27 cm 8.
D
48° y
(B) 20
(C) 12
(D) 26
Rahul has x baseball cards. Mayank has 3 times as many baseball cards as Rahul. Raj has 20 baseball cards. Which of the following expressions represents the total number of baseball cards with Rahul, Mayank and Raj all together ? (A) x + 3x + 20
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10. Which of the following statements best describes the water level of the pool from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.? (A) The pool is empty. (B) The water level is constant. (C) The water level is increasing. (D) The water level is decreasing.
Water level
Wading Pool
11 a.m.12 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m.
Time
11. Number of cubes required to make the given figure is (A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 19
(D) 20
12. Lines w and x intersect lines y and z to form a rectangle as shown. Which of the following statements is true? (A) Line x is parallel to line y. (B) Line x is parallel to line z. (C) Line w is perpendicular to line y.
w x y
z
(D) Line w is perpendicular to line x.
13. Which of the following shows a symmetric figure? (A)
(B)
14. The given table shows the pattern between the number of toothpicks used. Which of the following expressions can Radhika u s e to d e te rmi n e th e n u mb e r o f toothpicks used to make n squares? (A) 4n
(C)
(D)
No. of squares
1
2
3
4
n
No. of toothpicks
4
7
10
13
?
Picture
(B) 4n – 1
(C) 3n + 1
(D) 3n – 1
15. What threedimensional shape could be formed by folding this figure on the dashed line segments? (A) Rectangular prism
(B) Square pyramid
(C) Triangular prism
(D) Triangular pyramid
4 cm 4 cm
16. The graph given here shows the motion of four runners P, Q, R and S in a 5 km marathon. Whose motion is the fastest ? (A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S
Distance (km)
SCIENCE 6 5 4 3 2 1
P
Q R S
1 2 3 4 5 6 Time (h)
17. When the switch of an electric bell is pushed (A) Flow of current stops through the electromagnet in the bell (B) A current starts to flow through the electromagnet (C) Electromagnet becomes inactive (D) None of these 18. What do we call hand spindle in Hindi? (A) Takli
(B) Charkha
(C) Lint 3
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50
50
60
60
60
70
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70
80
80
80
90
90
90
10
10
0
0
110
11
0
110
19. Rohan wants to test whether a white object or a black object would heat up faster in the Sun. The picture shows you his experiment which uses three thermometers 1, 2 and 3. These thermometers were left out in the Sun for 30 minutes.
20
0
(B) Thermometer 2 shows a higher temperature than thermometer 3.
1
Black object 2
10
White
0
0
10
10
20
(A) Thermometer 1 reads the same as thermometer 3.
20
30
30
30
40
40
40
Which of the following statements is true ?
object
3
(C) Thermometer 3 shows higher temperature than thermometer 1. (D) Thermometer 1 reads the same as thermometer 2.
Time
Time
(D)
Distance
(C)
Distance
(B)
Distance
(A)
Distance
20. Which of the following graphs does NOT represent constant speed?
Time
Time
21. The bulb in the circuit given here does not glow. Which labelled part is responsible for this? 1
(A) 1
2
(B) 2 4
(C) 3
–
(D) 4
+
+ 3
–
22. The given figure shows four cells fixed on a board. The correct connection of their terminals to make a battery of four cells is ______
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
23. Match column I and column II and select the correct options from the codes given below. Column I Column II (a) Lateral inversion (i) An image which cannot be caught on a screen (b) Luminous (ii) Objects that allow some light to pass through (c) Translucent (iii) Object producing light by itself (d) Virtual (iv) Turned around from left to right (A) a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv)
(B) a(iv), b(iii), c(ii), d(i)
(C) a(iii), b(i), c(iv), d(ii)
(D) a(ii), b(iv), c(i), d(iii)
24. The factor which contribute(s) to the development of cyclones is/are ______ (i) Wind speed (ii) Temperature (iii) Humidity (A) (i) only
(B) (ii) & (iii) only
(C) (i) & (iii) only
(D) All of these
25. In the diagram shown below, paper clips are attracted to the two poles of a bar magnet. The polarity of ends X and Y are ______ (A) Npole and Spole
(B) Npole and Npole
(C) Spole and Spole
(D) Spole and Npole
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26. Miss Megha is 20 cm away from the plane mirror. If she moves few steps closer to the mirror, what will happen to the image size in the mirror ?
20 cm
(A) The size of image will decrease.
(B) The size of image will increase.
(C) The size of image will be same.
(D) Cannot say.
27. Reena prepared several Venn diagrams to find relations between different types of changes. Which Venn diagram made by Reena is correct ?
(A)
Physical Chemical changes changes
(B)
Physical changes
Chemical changes
(C)
Physical changes
Irreversible changes (D)
28. Observe the given flow chart carefully and mark the option that best represents I, II, III and IV. I (A) Mineral
II Base
III Salt
IV Acetic acid
(B) Mineral
Salt
Base
Acetic acid
(C) Salt
Base
Acetic acid
Mineral
(D) Base
Salt
Mineral
Acetic acid
Chemical changes
Irreversible changes
Compounds Acid e.g., H 2SO4 , HCl
I e.g., Mg(OH) 2
II e.g., NaCl
Organic e.g., IV
III e.g., H3PO 4
29. Rajesh performed two different sets of experiments. (i) He burnt a piece of magnesium which gives off bright flames. (ii) He heated a piece of iron which glows red. Which of the conclusions made by Rajesh about his experiments is true ? (A) (i) is a chemical change.
(B) (ii) is a chemical change.
(C) (i) is a physical change.
(D) (ii) is an irreversible change.
30. Statement I : We should plant eucalyptus trees along all sewage ponds. Statement II : Eucalyptus trees absorb all surplus waste water rapidly and release pure water vapour into the atmosphere. (A) Both statements I and II are true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I. (B) Both statements I and II are true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I. (C) Statement I is true but statement II is false.
(D) Both statements I and II are false.
31. A teacher demonstrated an experiment to the students to show the separation of substances by separating the constituents of saline water. What do you think her procedure must have been so as to obtain both the constituents ? (A) She filtered the solution to obtain salt and water (B) She first filtered the solution and then decanted it (C) She decanted the solution to obtain salt and water (D) She first evaporated the water and then condensed the vapours 32. A group of students of class 7th were performing an experiment . Among them a student poured alcohol on a plant continuously for a long time. The plant could not prepare food on its own any more. Which of the following statements explains the reason behind it ? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Alcohol absorbed all the food prepared by the plant. Alcohol does not let the plant absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Alcohol dissolved all the minerals present in the plant. Alcohol dissolved the chlorophyll present in the plant.
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33. Ravi was given four liquids, 1, 2, 3 and 4. He took each liquid at a time and poured some of it in four beakers filled with water. He observed the following ______ Liquid 1 + water gives immiscible liquid, Liquid 2 + water gives miscible liquid Liquid 3 + water gives immiscible liquid, Liquid 4 + water gives miscible liquid What could liquids 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively be? 1
2
3
4
(A) Ink
juice
milk
kerosene
(B) Kerosene
milk
ink
mustard oil
(C) Mustard oil
milk
kerosene
ink
(D) Milk
ink
juice
kerosene
34. Sita and Gita are two sisters staying in different cities. Both were gifted an iron statue by their brother. Sita has to take a lot of care to maintain the shine of the statue, however Gita does not need to make such efforts. This is because ______ I. Sita stays in Bombay II. Gita stays in Bombay III. The humid weather of Bombay makes the statue prone to rusting IV. Gita stays in Jaipur. Which of the above reasons is/are correct ? (A) I, II and III
(B) I, III and IV
(C) II and III only
(D) II and IV only
35. Reema classified the objects into two groups. Which of the classifications made by her is incorrect ? Things made of paper
Things made of glass
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
36. The plants living in deserts need to reduce the loss of water because water is very scarce in deserts. Which of the following is an adaptation developed by the desert plants to manage the above situation ? (A) They have lots of branches and leaves.
(B) They do not shed leaves in the summer.
(C) They develop roots which come above the ground. (D) Their leaves are modified into spines. 37. The children employed in the silk industry face certain problems that include respiratory disorders, hearing problems, blisters and open wounds, etc. What do you think is the main cause of their respiratory problems? (A) Cramped, damp, dark and poorly ventilated work space. (B) Loud, deafening music playing in the background. (C) Inhalation of vapours from the boiling cocoons and the diesel used to run machines. (D) Checking of the hot water to see whether the silk threads have loosened enough to be removed from the cocoons. 13 th NSO | LevelI | Class 7
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38. In a normal adult heart beats about 70 to 72 times a minute. In a child the heart beats up to X times a minute. What will come at the place of X ? (A) 120
(B) 65
(C) 80
(D) 75
Direction : Study the figures shown and answer Q. nos. 39 & 40.
b
a
c
d
39. Which beak belongs to a bird that does not feed on animals? (A) (a) only
(B) (b) & (d)
(C) (a) & (c)
(D) (c) only
40. The bird with beak as shown in figure c feeds on (A) Fish
(B) Fruits
(C) Nectar
(D) Insects
41. Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below : Column I Column II (a) Red eyed frog (i) Long and strong claws (b) New world monkey (ii) Migrate to warmer regions (c) Polar bear (iii) Sticky pads on its feet (d) Siberian cranes (iv) Long tail (A) a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv)
(B) a(iii), b(iv), c(i), d(ii)
(C) a(iv), b(iii), c(ii), d(i)
(D) a(ii), b(iii), c(i), d(iv)
42. Study the figures given below. Which of the following is/are protective food(s)? (A) a (B) b (C) c (D) All of these.
a
c
b
43. • Cool to wear • Absorbs water easily • Soft to touch • Creases easily • Can be washed and ironed easily The above properties describe which of the following fabrics ? (A) Cotton
(B) Silk
(C) Wool
(D) Nylon
44. Which of the following statements are incorrect? (i) Diurnal animals are active during the day. (ii) Soil is the topmost layer of the Earth crust. (iii) Humus is the top soil containing small rocks. (iv) Alluvial and loamy soil are not suitable for growing crops. (A) (i) & (ii)
(B) (ii) & (iii)
(C) (iii) & (iv)
(D) (i) & (iv)
45. Which figure shows the correct flow of blood in and out of the heart? From body
To body
To lungs
To lungs From lungs
To body
From lungs
(A)
(B) To body
To body
From Body To lungs
(C)
To lungs
(D) From lungs
From body
From lungs
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46. In mammals the diaphragm is a muscular membrane that divides the thorax from abdomen. It plays an essential role in breathing. Which of the following labelled parts represents diaphragm in the given figure? (A) P
(B) Q
(C) R
(D) S
P Q R S
47. Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below. Column I Column II (a) Ovary (i) Lowermost swollen part of pistil (b) Filament (ii) Slender stalk of the stamen (c) Style (iii) Numerous small bead like structures (d) Ovule (iv) Knoblike structure on the top of stamen (e) Anther (v) Elongated tube connecting ovary and stigma (A) a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv), e(v) (C) a(iv), b(v), c(ii), d(iii), e(i)
(B) a(i), b(ii), c(v), d(iii), e(iv) (D) a(iii), b(v), c(ii), d(i), e(iv)
48. Rohan was conducting an experiment regarding food and water movement in the plants. He removed the phloem tissue as shown in the figure. He observed the stem after few days. The stem showed swelling in the upper portion. What can be the reason behind swelling ?
Stem with phloem removed
Swollen tissue
(A) Upward movement of food getting blocked.
(B) Downward movement of food getting blocked.
(C) Upward movement of water getting blocked.
(D) Downward movement of water getting blocked.
49. Bactrian camels found in the Gobi desert of Mongolia have thick fur as compared to the camels found in the Thar desert of Rajasthan. Identify the reason for this from the following given options. (A) Bactrian camels drink more water than camels of Thar desert. (B) Bactrian camels have developed thick fur to protect themselves from low temperature. (C) Bactrian camels have developed thick fur to protect themselves from high temperature. (D) Bactrian camels have thick fat in their hump. 50. Why do you think seeds and fruits need to be dispersed away from the mother plant ? (A) They may fall within the shade of the mother plant and not get enough sunlight. (B) They may not get enough food and moisture from the soil near the mother plant. (C) There may be too many seeds in a small area near the mother plant. (D) Any of these things may happen and prevent the growth of new healthy plant. SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK
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MENTAL ABILITY 1.
Sarah dropped a small ball from a ledge and recorded the height the ball reached after each bounce. Initial Height
1st Bounce
2nd Bounce
3rd Bounce
320 cm
80 cm
20 cm
5 cm
Which rule best describes how high the ball reached after each bounce?
(A) The ball reached
1 of its previous height. 2
(C) The ball reached
1 of its previous height. 4
2.
Mohit's fish-tank hose has a tear that is slowly growing longer. On Monday the tear was 1 mm 1 1 long, on Tuesday it was 1 mm long, on Wednesday it was 1 mm long, and on Thursday it was 2 4 3 1 mm long. If this pattern continues, on which day will the tear be exactly 2 1 mm long? 4 2 (A) Friday (B) Saturday (C) Sunday (D) Monday
3.
Amit, Suchera and Neeti start running around a circular track and complete one round in 18, 24
1 of its previous height. 3 1 (D) The ball reached of its previous height. 5 (B) The ball reached
and 32 seconds respectively. In how many least seconds will the three meet again at the starting
point if they all have started running at the same time ? (A) 196 (B) 288 (C) 324
4.
Tara was standing in front of her house when she noticed the shape of the attic window. The
window had exactly one set of parallel sides. Which polygon is the window shaped like? (A) Square (B) Rhombus (C) Rectangle (D) Trapezium
5.
Which picture shows a reflection over the dotted line?
(A)
6.
Nancy wants to draw a flower with rotational symmetry. Which flower should Nancy draw?
(A)
7.
(B)
(B)
(D) None of these
(C)
(D)
(C)
(D)
What approximate value should come in the place of (?) ?
11.003 × 19.998 × 9.010 = ? (B) 1680 (C) 1800
(A) 1710
8.
What is the ratio of Annie's pennies to Jack's pennies ?
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(B) 4 : 1
(C) 6 : 1
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What approximate value will come in place of question mark (?)
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1599 × 199 ÷ 49 – 1398 + 3877 = ? (A) 9400
(B) 9000
(C) 8700
(D) 8400
10. Ridhima plans to go to the mall to buy earrings, which cost ` 7 a pair. She has ` 25 but wants to save ` 4 for lunch. Ridhima needs to determine how many pairs of earrings (x), she can buy, so she uses the equation 7x + 4 = 25. How many pairs of earrings can Ridhima buy?
(A) 2 pairs
(B) 3 pairs
(C) 4 pairs
(D) 5 pairs
11. The total area of a circle and a square is equal to 5450 sq. cm. The diameter of the circle is 70 cms. What is the sum of the circumference of the circle and the perimeter of the square ?
(A) 360 cms
(B) 380 cms
(C) 270 cms
(D) None of these
12. In a row of forty boys facing North, R is twelfth from the left end and T is eighteenth from the right end. How many boys are between R and T in the row ?
(A) 10
(B) 11
(C) 12
(D) None of these
13. Pia has a triangular table next to her bed. The tabletop is a right triangle with one acute angle measuring 45°. What is the measure of the other acute angle?
(A) 45°
(B) 60°
(C) 75°
(D) 90°
14. Which of the following conditions is INCORRECT about two adjacent angles ?
(A) Have a common vertex
(B) Have a common arm
(C) Have a common interior
(D) None of these
15. What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series ?
13, 16, 22, 33, 51, __ ?_ (A) 89
(B) 78
(C) 102
(D) 69
SCIENCE 16. Three identical containers X, Y and Z were filled with the same amount of tap water, boiling water and ice respectively and left in a room. Which one of the following graphs correctly shows the change in the temperature of the content in each container after some time ?
(A)
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°C)
Z
Y
X
Y
(B)
X
Time (min)
Z
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°C)
Time (min)
X
(C)
Z Y
(D)
Time (min)
X Y Z Time (min)
17. Radha set up a circuit as shown.
At the end of the experiment, she concluded that liquid Z is a conductor of electricity. Which of the following led her to such a conclusion?
(i) The nichrome wire turns red hot.
(ii) The bulb lights up.
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
Liquid Z
(C) (i) and (ii)
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(D) None of these.
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18. The graph shows how the speed of a car changes with time. How far does the car travel before the brakes are
20
applied ? (A) 200 m (B) 250 m (C) 300 m (D) 350 m
10
5 10 15 20 25 30 Time (s)
Direction (Q.No. 19 & 20) : Read the passage carefully and answer the given questions. Aman sets up the experiment as shown. The positions of the torch and object are fixed. 19. When Aman switches the torch on, which one of the following shows the correct shadow formed on the screen?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
20. To cast a bigger shadow on the screen, Aman should move _____.
(A) The object closer to the torch. (C) The object away from the torch.
(B) The screen closer to the object. (D) The torch away from the object.
21. Match the columns and select the correct option from the codes given below.
Column I
Column II
Wind carrying water Dark funnel shaped cloud Moving air Develop in India very frequently a-(iii), b-(ii), c-(iv), d-(i) a-(iv), b-(i), c-(iii), d-(i)
Thunderstorms Tornado Monsoon Wind a-(ii), b-(iv), c-(i), d-(iii) a-(i), b-(ii), c-(iii), d-(iv)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (A) (C)
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (B) (D)
22. The image formed by a slide projector on the screen is _____. (A) Real, inverted and diminished. (B) Virtual, upright and diminished. (C) Virtual, upright and magnified. (D) Real, inverted and magnified. 23. The magnet floating on the surface of water came to rest in the position shown in the figure.
The magnet is pointing in the ______ direction. (A) North-south (B) North-west
(C) South-east
(D) East-west.
24. An ice cube was left on the table as shown in the diagram.
After a while, the ice cube started to melt. What inference can we make about the observation?
1. 2. 3. 4. (A)
The ice cube had gained heat. The ice cube had lost heat. The temperature of the ice had increased. The temperature of the ice had decreased. 1 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 4 only.
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
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Beaker Volume of water (mL)
Temperature of water (°C) Balls expanded in both the beakers. Ball expanded in beaker P and contracted in beaker Q. Ball expanded in beaker P and remained as such in beaker Q. Ball expanded in beaker Q and remained as such in beaker P.
P
Q
500
500
25
80
27. Salt dissolves in water. You can dissolve more salt in a large amount of water than in a small amount. You can also dissolve more salt in hot water than in cold water. Nishita set up an experiment to see how much salt could be dissolved in water. Cylinders P and Q are of the same size. Cylinders R and S are of the same size. Cylinder R holds twice as much as cylinder Q. The cylinders were all filled with water. Nishita added salt to each container, one spoonful at a time. She stopped when no more salt would dissolve in each cylinder. Which cylinder contained the hottest water?
(A) Cylinder P
(B) Cylinder Q
(C) Cylinder R
(D) Cylinder S
28. Study the given flow chart.
Which of the following could be the materials of
V, W, X, Y and Z? V W (A) Oil Metal (B) Oil Rubber (C) Water Rubber (D) Water Rubber
X Plastic Wood Metal Plastic
Y Wood Metal Wood Metal
Z Rubber Plastic Plastic Wood
29. The gas we use in the kitchen is called liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). In the cylinder it exists as a liquid. When it comes out from the cylinder it becomes a gas (Process-X) and then it burns
(Process-Y). The following statements pertain to these changes. Choose the correct one. (A) Process-X is a chemical change. (B) Process-Y is a chemical change. (C) Both processes X and Y are chemical changes. (D) None of these processes is a chemical change.
30. When acids are added to different indicators, some colour changes occur. These colour changes are listed below.
Identify P, Q, R, S and T respectively. P Q (A) Colourless Methyl orange (B) Colourless China rose (C) Pink Methyl orange (D) Pink China rose
R Blue Blue Blue Red
S Red Red Red Blue
T Yellow Yellow Reddish-brown Reddish-brown
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31. Rishi burnt a magnesium ribbon, and it burnt with a dazzling white flame. A powdery ash was formed. He collected the ash and dissolved it in water. The product formed and nature of the product could be _____.
(A) MgO, acidic (C) Mg(OH)2, basic
(B) MgO, basic (D) Mg(OH)2, acidic
32. In summers, if milk is not refrigerated, it becomes sour. Which of the following is added by milkmen
to fresh milk to prevent the milk from spoiling? (A) Caustic soda (B) Potash alum
(C) Baking soda
(D) Lime water
33. Sunita prepared two cups of water (one hot and one cold),
and then covered them. Look carefully at the results she obtained after 2 minutes.
Which of the following statements about the results is not true?
(A) Water vapour in the surrounding warmer air condenses on the cold metal cover of the cup containing water.
(B) Water particles from the hot water condense when they meet the cool inner surface of the metal cover.
(C) The insulated sides reduce heat loss or gain from the sides of the cup.
(D) When the heated particles of water vapour present in the air above the hot water hit the cold cover, they lose heat and condense.
34. Megha performs a test on starch's presence. She takes a bowl of rice, a piece of bread, a slice of lemon and a slice of cheese. She puts two drops of iodine solution on each food item and notes her observation by putting tick () if the colour of the iodine changes or cross () if the colour of iodine does not change with the given food items. What will be her observation? Rice Bread Lemon Cheese (A) (B) (C) (D) 35. Which of the following are good sources of roughage ? (A) Milk, meat, soyabean, grains (B) Egg, curd, pulses, fruit juice (C) Broccoli, fruits, carrot, spinach (D) Onion, yoghurt, cheese, pulses. 36. Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
(i) (ii) (iii) (A)
Synthetic cloth easily absorbs sweat. Silk is prepared from the cocoon of the silkworm. Terrycot is made from cotton blended with jute fibres. (i) only (B) (ii) only (C) (ii) & (iii)
37. Spinning is done by _____. (A) Charkha (B) Takli
(C) Both (A) & (B)
38. What does the given figure show ?
(A) Response to stimulus
(B) Response to photosynthesis
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39. The leaves are arranged in different ways in different plants to get maximum exposure of the
sunlight. This arrangement is called ______. (A) Venation (B) Phyllotaxy
(C) Geotropism
(D) Phototropism.
40. Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : The bodies of birds are streamlined.
Statement 2 : Birds have hollow and light bones. (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.
41. From which of the four chambers of ruminant stomach, semi-digested food is moved back to mouth ? (A) Rumen (B) Abomasum (C) Omasum (D) All of these 42. Which one of the following is a correct match? Type of teeth Function (A) Incisors Biting and cutting (B) Canines Crushing and grinding (C) Molars & premolars Piercing and tearing (D) Molars Smaller than premolars 43. Cocoons are treated with
(i)
to dissolve the gummy substance that holds the cocoon filament
in place. After this, filaments of (ii) cocoons are joined and twisted. This is combined with other similarly twisted filaments to make
(iii)
or reeled silk. The reeled silk is made into
(iv)
from
which silk clothes are woven by weavers.
Select the correct sequence of terms to complete the above paragraph.
(i) (A) Chilled water (B) Chilled water (C) Boiled water (D) Boiled water
(ii) 4-8 12-15 4-8 12-15
(iii) Raw silk Smooth silk Raw silk Smooth silk
(iv) Skeins Skeins Skeins Skeins.
44. Which of the following conditions at night will make it warmer ? (A) When sky is clear, without clouds (B) When sky is cloudy (C) When humidity is low (D) When wind blows fast. 45. Beena performed an experiment on two soil samples X and Y as shown, to study the absorption of water by the soil. She poured 100 ml of water in both
X
Y
the samples and noted the percolated water. Identify X and Y. (A) (B) (C) (D)
X Laterite soil Loamy soil Sandy soil Clayey soil
Y Sandy soil Desert soil Clayey soil Sandy soil
Water
60 ml 20 ml
46. Which of the following types of feet are adapted to run on flat ground and to grip prey
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47. Rainwater harvesting is an important method for _____. (A) Treating sewage water (B) Recycling water from factories (C) Raising ground water level (D) Industrial purposes. 48. Which of the following does not happen during exhalation ? (A) The space in chest cavity decreases (B) Diaphragm goes up (C) Air is released (D) Ribs are pushed upward and outward. 49.
What is peculiar about pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein ? (A) Pulmonary artery carries carbon dioxide-rich blood and pulmonary vein carries oxygen-rich blood. (B) Pulmonary artery carries oxygen-rich blood and pulmonary vein carries carbon dioxide-rich blood. (C) Both pulmonary artery and vein carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from the heart to the lungs. (D) Both pulmonary artery and vein carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.
50.
Refer the given figure. What are X and Y and what do they grow into ? (A) X-Radicle and Y-Plumule; both grow into roots. (B) X-Plumule and Y-Radicle; both grow into shoot and leaves. (C) X-Radicle, grows into roots; Y-Plumule, grows into shoot and leaves. (D) X-Plumule, grows into shoot and leaves; Y-Radicle, grows into roots. SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK
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MENTAL ABILITY 1.
Fill in the blank :
The line segment joining a vertex of a triangle to the mid-point of its opposite side is called a
______ of the triangle. (A) Altitude
2.
Which of the following solids is made of the greatest number of unit cubes ?
(A)
3.
A freezing process requires the room temperature to be lowered from 40°C at the rate of 8°C every
hour. The room temperature 4 hours after the process begins is _______. (A) –8°C (B) 8°C (C) 72°C (D) –72°C
4.
What is the smallest number of squares that must be added so that the line
AB becomes a line of symmetry? (A) 5 (B) 4 (C) 2 (D) 3
5.
The entrance charges for a resort are shown in the given table.
Mr. Rajiv drove to the resort with his wife Radhika
(B) Median
(B)
(C) Hypotenuse
and three children on Saturday at 1.30 pm. They left the resort at 8 p.m on the same day. How much
(C)
(D) None of these
(D)
Entrance Fee
` 200 per car
Monday to Friday
` 75.50 per passenger
Saturday and Sunday
` 110.50 per passenger
Parking charges
` 40.50 per hour
did Mr. Rajiv and his family have to pay in all ? (A) ` 1015.75 (B) ` 1076.50
6.
Find the missing figure in the given series ?
(A)
7.
Megha's salary in September was ` 18,000. Her salary in October was ` 16,000. What was the
percentage decrease in her salary? (A) 12.5 % (B) 8.8 %
8.
Mohit borrowed ` 12,000 from his friend. He gave ` 2000 at 18% and the remaining amount at 15%.
How much interest did he pay in 3 years? (A) ` 5580 (B) ` 8550
9.
If the code of RIGHT is SGJDY, what is UPDZJ the code for? (A) VERSE (B) VALID (C) TRAIN
(B)
(C) ` 815.50
(D) ` 1036
(C)
(D)
(C) 11.11 %
(C) ` 5508
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(D) ` 5055 (D) TRADE
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10. Beena bought
7
m of cloth. She used
8 How much cloth did she have left? 1 7 (B) (A) m m 8 36
2 3
m to sew a dress and
(C)
5 72
1 3
m of the remainder for a skirt.
m
11. Amit, Priya, Latika, Garima and Rahul all go into a shop. l Only Garima buys a samosa. l Priya, Latika and Rahul buy a chocolate each. l Everyone except Priya buys an ice cream each. l Priya is the only one who buys toffees. l Nobody except Amit and Latika chooses a burger. l Each of the girls buy a packet of chips. Which child buys the most number of items? (A) Priya (B) Garima (C) Latika
(D)
5 36
m
(D) Amit
12. In the given figure, PQ = PR and S is the midpoint of QR. Then
DPSQ @ DPSR by ________ congruence. (A) SAS (C) Both (A) and (B)
(B) SSS (D) None of these
13. What is the average number of ribbons made by the 5 girls ?
(A) 42
(B) 50
(C) 45
(D) 48
14. Which of the following conditions is INCORRECT on the basis of the given figure, where l || m?
(A) ∠3 + ∠5 = 180°
(B) ∠3 =∠6
(C) ∠2 = ∠6
(D) ∠1 + ∠4 = 180°
15. Rohan is 12 years older than Kareena. After four years, Rohan's age will be equal to thrice the age of Kareena. Find the present age of Rohan. (A) 2 years (B) 12 years (C) 14 years (D) 4 years
science 16. The warm water is poured slowly into a beaker of ice cubes as shown in figure. Which of the following options is correct, when the warm water was poured into the beaker ? 1. The ice starts to melt. 2. The glass expands. 3. The temperature of the ice increases 4. The temperature of the warm water decreases. (A) 1 and 4 only (B) 2 and 4 only (C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) All of these
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18. The graph shows the first few seconds of a car's journey.
From the graph it can be seen that the car travels (A) At increasing speed and then stops (B) At constant speed and then slows down (C) With constant acceleration and then at constant speed (D) With constant acceleration and then stops
19. In the game of basketball, the ball is bounced (with no spin) towards a player at an angle of
40 degrees to the normal. What will be the angle of reflection? (A) 30° (B) 45° (C) 60°
(D) 40°
20. How does cyclone decrease the fertility of the soil in the coastal areas? (A) By flooding the land with saline water (B) By dissolving soil and rocks (C) By increasing the water table of the place (D) By decreasing the water table of the place 21.
In the figure Y, magnet P is experiencing ________.
1. Magnetic force of repulsion 3. Elastic spring force (A) 1 and 3 only (B) 1 and 4 only
2. Magnetic force of attraction 4. Gravity (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 2 and 4 only
22. The temperature shown by a mercury-in-glass thermometer increases. Which of the following is
constant? (A) Density of the mercury (C) Mass of the mercury
23.
When an electron moves from negative electrode to positive electrode, (A) Negative charge moves from negative electrode to positive electrode (B) Positive charge moves from positive electrode to negative electrode (C) No charge flows from either electrode to other electrode (D) Both (A) and (B)
(B) Internal energy of the mercury (D) Volume of the mercury
24. Which of the following is not caused by friction or resistive forces? (A) A match lightning as it strikes a match box. (B) A car braking to a stop. (C) A pebble accelerating as it falls to the ground. (D) A meteor glowing as it falls through the atmosphere. 25. The average velocity of a body is equal to mean of its initial velocity and final velocity. The
acceleration of the body is (A) Variable (B) Zero
(C) Negative
(D) Uniform
26. A reaction is carried out in a test tube as shown in figure. A gas comes out
with hissing sound and bubbles. Which of the given test will confirm the presence of the gas which comes out? (A) Bring a burning splinter near the mouth of the gas tube, it burns brightly. (B) Pass the gas into lime water, it turns milky.
(C) Pass the gas in red litmus solution, it turns blue.
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27. Shuchi conducted an experiment to find the amount of light that could pass through four different materials. She recorded her results in the table below.
Material
Amount of light (lux)
P
30
Q
120
R
0
S
60
Which of the above material is most suitable for making the lens of the magnifying glass?
(A) P
(B) Q
(C) R
(D) S
28. The table below shows the colours and solubilities of four solids in water.
Solid
Colour
Solubility in water
W
Blue
Insoluble
X
Blue
Soluble
Y
White
Insoluble
Z
White
Soluble
A mixture containing two solids is added to excess water, stirred and filtered. A blue filtrate and a white residue are obtained. Which two solids are present in the mixture? (A) W and X (B) W and Y (C) X and Y (D) X and Z
29. Five solutions have been taken in five test tubes labelled as A, B, C, D and E. They are tested with four indicators and the observations are recorded.
Solution
Methyl Orange
Blue litmus
Red litmus
Phenolphthalein
A
Red
Red
Red
Colourless
B
Red
Red
Red
Colourless
C
Yellow
Blue
Blue
Pink
D
Orange
Blue
Red
Colourless
E
Red
Red
Red
Colourless
Which of the above solutions can neutralise each other? (A) A and B (B) D and E (C) B and C
(D) B and D
30. Some blobs of wax are placed on a silver ring as shown in the diagram. If the ring is heated at X, then choose the correct option regarding the melting of wax because of heating. (A) Only R blob melts. (B) Blobs R, S and Q melt together. (C) Melting of blobs occurs in the order R, Q, S and P. (D) P, Q, R and S blobs melt together. 31. Reena prepared China rose indicator by keeping the petals of the flower in hot water for some time. She used the coloured solution for testing three solutions A, B and C. Solution A turns to dark pink, solution B remains light pink and solution C turns to green. Mark the correct option. Solution A Solution B Solution C
(A) Lemon juice
Sugar solution
Milk of magnesia
(B) Lemon juice
Orange juice
Sugar solution
(C) Orange juice
Vinegar
Salt solution
(D) Salt solution
Milk of magnesia
Lemon juice
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32. The given flow chart is used to show some similarities and differences among four objects P, Q, R and S. One of the objects is a copper coin.
Identify the copper coin from the given information.
(A) P
(B) Q
(C) R
(D) S
33. The given diagram shows a covered cup of hot chocolate. After some time, most of the heat from the hot chocolate is lost to the surroundings through the _________. (A) Steel lid (B) Marble tile (C) Foam cup
(D) Wooden table
34. Observe the given Venn diagram. What does X and Y show ?
(A) X - Jute, Y - Flax
(B) X - Flax, Y - Jute
(C) X - Jute, Y - Cotton
(D) X - Cotton, Y - Jute
35. Priya wants to test presence of proteins in some food items. She took a cup of milk, some groundnuts and a raw potato. She made a paste of raw potato and powder of groundnuts by mashing and grinding them. She put equal quantities of three food items in three different test tubes and added, using a dropper ten drops of water, two drops of copper sulphate solution and ten drops of caustic soda solution to each test tube. She shook well all the three test tubes and let them stand for a few minutes. What result would she get for the test she performed ? [(+) indicates violet colour] Potato Groundnuts Milk (A) +++ ++++ + (B) ++++ – ++ (C) – + ++++ (D) + +++ –
Activity
36. Read the given activity. What would you most
likely observe for the plant and why ?
Take a potted plant. Put it in a cardboard box
(A) The plant would bend towards the hole because it has to exchange gases through hole.
and close the box. Make a hole on one side of
the cardboard box in such a way that light enters
only through this hole. Keep watering the plant (B) The plant would grow upright inside the box because it regularly for a few days. is getting all the essential requirements for growth. (C) The plant would grow upright inside the box because it is not getting direct sunlight. (D) The plant would bend towards the hole because plant responds to light.
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37. Arpita took a strip of blotting paper of 3 cm × 5 cm and clipped one half on the upper surface and the other half on the lower surface of a leaf. What would she most likely observe after one hour ? (A) Blotting paper clipped on the upper surface is more wet. (B) Blotting paper clipped on the lower surface is more wet. (C) Blotting paper is equally wet on both the surfaces of the leaf. (D) The observation cannot be predicted. 38. Leaves may be simple or compound. Which of the
given figures can be called as compound leaves? (A) (a) only (B) (b), (c) and (d) (C) (a) and (d) (D) All of these
39.
Which among the following is an odd one ? (A) Desert : Stems store water (B) Pond : Animals with streamlined bodies (C) High altitude : Increase in RBC (D) Rainforests : Camouflage to escape from enemies
40. Which of the following encloses the portion of your body below the stomach ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
41. Charkha is used for ______.
(A) Spinning
(B) Ginning
42.
"Fats are stored beneath the skin and around the heart and kidneys". It is because _______. (A) When we are short of energy, our body uses stored fats (B) The stored fats in our body help to keep us warm (C) Fats act as shock absorber and protect internal organs from injury (D) All of these
43. Select the correct pair. (A) Spinach – Leaves (C) Cauliflower – Roots
(C) Weaving
(B) Carrot – (D) Onion –
(D) Knitting
Stem Flowers
44. The function of scissors is synonymous with the function of _____. (A) Incisors (B) Premolars (C) Canines 45. Match Column-I with Column-II and select Column-I Column-II (a) Salivary gland (i) Breaks down (b) Intestinal gland (ii) Breaks down (c) Pancreas (iii) Breaks down (d) Liver (iv) Breaks down (A) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(C) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
(D) Molars
the correct option from the codes given below. fats proteins into peptides peptides into amino acids starch into sugar (B) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (D) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
46.2 Which of the following is incorrect regarding exhalation process in breathing mechanism ? (A) Air moves out. (B) Diaphragm relaxes. (C) Chest cavity becomes smaller. (D) External intercostal muscles contract.
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47.2 Garima took a plant and placed it in the dark for 24 hours to de-starch its leaves. After that she performed an activity as shown here.
(i) She put one leaf (marked as X) in clean plastic bag containing soda lime and another leaf (marked as Y) in a clean plastic bag containing water. Then she left the plant
in sunlight for 6 hours. (ii) She took out the leaves and boiled them in alcohol. (iii) She performed the iodine test on the leaves. Select the option with correct iodine test results and the conclusions of the activity. Leaf Y CO2 is necessary Leaf X CO2 is necessary (Iodine test) for photosynthesis (Iodine test) for photosynthesis (A) Yes No (B) Yes Yes (C) No Yes (D) No No
48.
'Silk has come under fire from animal rights activists'. Why ? (A) Because female silkmoth is reared to lay hundreds of eggs at a time. (B) It takes approximately 630 cocoons to make a silk blouse. (C) Cocoons are collected and put into very hot water, killing the silkworm inside them. (D) After hatching, the silkworms are fed on mulberry leaves continuously for six weeks.
49. Sandeep has three soil samples X, Y and Z, each with weight 50 g. 100 mL of water is poured drop by drop with the help of a dropper on all the soil samples. The given graph shows weight of water absorbed by each soil sample. Select the correct option regarding the soil samples. (A) X is a mixture of sand, silt and a good amount of clay. (B) Y is a mixture of sand, silt and appropriate amount of clay. (C) Z is a sandy soil with very little clay. (D) Z is a mixture of clay and silt with higher amount of sand. 50. The given figure shows _____.
(A) Seed dispersal carried out by explosion
(B) Seed dispersal carried out by wind
(C) Seed dispersal carried out by insect
(D) Seed dispersal carried out by sunlight SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK
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MENTAL ABILITY 1.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? (A) All integers and fractions are called rational numbers. (B) The number 0 is neither a positive nor a negative rational number. (C) There are limited number of rational numbers between two rational numbers. p (D) A number that can be expressed in the form , where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0 is called a rational q number.
2.
Aman rotated a game piece 270° clockwise around vertex V. Which of
the following represents the position of the game piece after the 270° clockwise rotation?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
3.
Lengths of some world's longest snakes are 9, 9, 4.3, 6, 6.5, 2.6, 5.6, 9. The range, in metres, of the lengths is _____. (A) 6.25 (B) 6.4 (C) 6.5
(D) 9
4.
Solve for x : x + 3 − x + 4 = x + 5 − x + 6 4 5 6 7 (A) –1 (B) 1
(D) 2
5.
Amit, Raj, Kunal, Harsh and Armaan used different types of transport during the holidays. I. Everyone except Harsh travelled on the bus. II. Kunal, Harsh and Armaan all went on an aeroplane. III. Everyone except Raj went in a taxi. IV. Amit and Harsh both had a ride on a tram. V. Raj travelled on a bus and then a train to get to his holiday destination. Who used the fewest types of transport during the holidays? (A) Amit (B) Raj (C) Harsh (D) Armaan
6.
The least number which when increased by 5 is divisible by each one of 24, 32, 36 and 54, is ____. (A) 427 (B) 859 (C) 869 (D) 4320
7.
The given table shows a relationship between x and y.
The (A) (B) (C) (D)
8.
The records of a sporting goods company shows that 4 out of every 100 footballs manufactured have some defect. The probability of drawing a football that will NOT have a manufacturing defect is ______. 1 1 1 24 (B) (C) (D) (A) 25 1 4 25
9.
(C) 0
equation which is true for each of the ordered pairs in the table is ____. y = 3x + 2 y = 2.5x + 6 y = 3.5x + 2 y = 3x + 6
x 0 2 4 6 8
y 2 9 16 23 30
60% of the population of city were men and the rests were women. Afterwards, 840 men left the city and 1000 women came to the city. As a result, the percentage of the men reduced to 56% of the population. The present population of the city is _____. (A) 23420 (B) 24300 (C) 23240 (D) 23400 Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
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10. In the problem set, given below three figures are similar in a certain manner. However, one figure is not like the other three. Choose the figure which is different from the rest.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
3 11. In what time will the interest on a certain sum of money become 8 of 6% p.a. simple interest? (A) 5 years (B) 10 years (C) 8 years 1 1 4 − 4 + 2.8 + − 2.32 = 5.33 , then x is _____. 4 5 x (A) 0.05 (B) 0.5
th
of the amount at the rate (D) 6 years
12. If 8
(C) 5
(D) None of these
13. Select the figure which is embedded in the given figure (X).
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
14. Which of the following numbers is divisible by 9? (A) 823519 (B) 270351 (C) 612593
(D) 759803
15. The elevator descends into a mineshaft at the rate of 8 m/min. If the descent starts from 20 m
above the ground level, the time taken by the elevator to reach – 300 m is _____. (A) 30 mins (B) 40 mins (C) 50 mins (D) 1 hr
SCIENCE 16. A switch is used to turn an appliance on and off. Which is the safest position for the switch ? (A) On the live wire (B) On the neutral wire (C) On the heating element (D) On the earth wire 17. Match the Column-I with Column-II and select the correct option from the codes given below.
(a) (b) (c) (A)
Column-I Body moving with uniform speed (i) Body moving with non-uniform speed (ii) When a body is at rest (iii) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i) (B) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii) (C)
Column-II Straight line parallel to the time axis A curve having increasing slope. Straight line inclined to the axis. (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii) (D) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iiii)
18. When Beena compresses the spring as shown in figure, which of the following occur?
(i) Her hand exerts a pushing force (iii) The spring exerts a pushing force (A) (i) and (iii) only (B) (i) and (iv) only
(ii) Her hand exerts a pulling force (iv) The spring exerts a pulling force (C) (ii) and (iii) only (D) (ii) and (iv) only
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19. If a pin is placed in front of, and to the right of a plane mirror as
P
Q
shown in figure. Where is the image of the pin formed?
(A) P
(B) Q
(C) R
(D) S
R
S Pin Observer
20. Study the distance-time graph of a toy car, given in the figure
and choose the incorrect statement from the following.
(A) The toy car is fastest during first 10 seconds.
(B) The toy car is slowest in between 10 and 20 seconds.
(C) Distance travelled during last 10 seconds is 5 m.
(D) None of these
21. Bulb does not glow when the probs are hanged in air. The reason is _______. (A) Air absorbs the electricity (B) Air is a bad conductor of electricity (C) Electricity is discharged into air (D) Air disperses the electricity 22. Which of the following cannot be turned into a magnet ? (A) Copper coil (B) Steel bar (C) Iron bar
(D) Nickel disc
23. What conclusions do you draw about the nature of motion of an object
from the given velocity-time graph s ? (A) In graph (a) object is moving with retardation and in graph (b) object is moving with constant acceleration. (B) In graph (a) object is moving with retardation and in graph (b) object is moving with variable acceleration. (C) In graph (a) object is moving with positive acceleration and in graph (b) object is moving with variable acceleration. (D) In graph (a) object is moving with positive acceleration and in graph (b) object is moving with constant acceleration.
24. Mohan takes 15 minutes to go from his home to school and 30 minutes for the return journey. If
the distance between the school and the home is 4.5 km, what is his average velocity? (C) 4 m s–1 (D) 3 m s–1 (A) 0 (B) 5 m s–1
25. The factor which contribute to the development of cyclones is/are
(i) Wind speed (A) (i) only
(ii) Temperature (B) (ii) and (iii) only
(iii) Humidity (C) (i) and (iiii) only
26. Four rods of equal length and thickness but of different materials are coated with wax in the same manner. They are fixed to a trough containing hot water. The given diagram illustrates what happens to the wax on each rod after five minutes.
(D) All of these
Hot water
Metal trough
Aluminium rod Brass rod Copper rod Glass rod Wax coating on rod
What can you conclude from the given diagram? (i) Aluminium rod can conduct heat better than the brass rod. (ii) The aluminium rod conducts heat better than the copper rod. (iii) The glass rod conducts heat better than the copper rod. (iv) The wax on the copper rod melts faster than the wax on the brass rod. (A) (i) and (iv) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only (D) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
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27. Which of the following diagram(s) represents alkalis and bases in the correct form?
(A) (i) only
(B) (iii) only
(C) (i) and (iv)
(D) (iii) and (iv)
28. The given diagram shows a bimetallic strip made of brass and steel. It is clamped at its centre. The bimetallic strip is heated. Which one of the following shows the strip after it has been heated ?
Note : Brass expands more than steel upon heating.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
29. A metallic piece (X) is dropped into copper
sulphate solution. After some time, the blue colour of the solution changes to green which shows a chemical change has taken place. Which metal has been dropped into the solution and what is the name
of the new substance formed? (A) Metal X is iron and the substance formed is ferrous sulphate. (B) Metal X is silver and the substance formed is silver sulphate. (C) Metal X is zinc and the substance formed is zinc sulphate. (D) Metal X is magnesium and the substance formed is magnesium sulphate.
30. How will you identify the given solutions if you are provided
with only one indicator-methyl orange?
(A) The solutions can not be identified by the help of methyl orange
31.
only. (B) Methyl orange changes to red in both acidic and neutral solutions and yellow in basic solution. (C) Methyl orange remains orange in acidic solution while changes to yellow in basic and neutral solution. (D) Methyl orange changes to red in acidic solution, yellow in basic solution and remains orange in neutral solution. Study the given Venn diagram. Which group does copper belong to? (A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S
32. Beena performed an experiment in which she took four beakers containing different amount of water at different temperatures. She added equal amount of salt into each beaker.
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33. The table below shows some properties of four different substances easily available in the kitchen. They are mixed together in a bowl. Substance Colour Dissolves in water Passes through fine sieve W Green No No X
White
No
No
Y White Yes No Z White Yes Yes Which of the following is the best way to separate the substances? (A) Pour water into the bowl and remove W and X. (B) Pick out the green substance and pour water into the remaining mixture. (C) Pick out the green substance to get W, pour water into the bowl to get X and heat remaining solution to get Y. (D) Pick out the green substance, put the remaining mixture into a sieve to get Z, pour water over the remaining substances in the bowl to filter X and heat the remaining solution to get Y.
34. Match Column-I with Column-II and select the correct option from the codes given below. Column-I Column-II (a) Papier maché (i) Non-biodegradable (b) Burning of wastes (ii) Vermicomposting (c) Plastic (iii) Waste management (d) Decomposing wastes using earthworm (iv) Biodegradable (e) Vegetable peels (v) Incineration. (A) (a)-(v), (b)-(iii), c-(i), (d)-(ii), (e)-(iv) (B) (a)-(iii), (b)-(v), c-(i), (d)-(ii), (e)-(iv) (C) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), c-(iv), (d)-(v), (e)-(i) (D) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), c-(iv), (d)-(v), (e)-(iii) 35. Three species of fishes X, Y and Z with different body patterns are found in a lake. A predator who feeds on all the three fishes X, Y and Z, is introduced into the river. Which of these fishes will be least affected? (A) Fish Z because it lives near the ground. (B) Fish Y because it shows camouflage. (C) Fish X because it lives near surface. (D) All the three fishes will be equally affected.
– – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
X Y Z
Aquatic weeds
36. Select the option which on reshuffling gives the term used for the process of separating jute fibres. (A) GGNINI (B) GCRDIAN (C) GINIPNNS (D) GETINTR 37. Saurabh's younger brother Harshit is 3 years old. He is having difficulty in walking due to deformity in his legs as shown. He always complains about body pain. Which of the following can be the reason for it? (A) His diet is deficient in vitamin C and K due to which his body absorbs excess amount of calcium and phosphorus present in food. (B) His diet is deficient in vitamin D due to which his body is not able to absorb sufficient amount of calcium and phosphorus present in food. (C) Major part of his diet is milk and green vegetables. (D) None of these 38. Which of the following joints allows the maximum freedom of movement? (A) Hinge joint (B) Gliding joint (C) Saddle joint (D) Ball and socket joint 39.
Earthworms are generally seen wriggling above the ground during heavy rains, because they (A) Cannot tolerate dry environment and come out of hibernation only when it is raining. (B) Do not intake water so they come out to absorb as much water as possible and conserve it. (C) Respire air present between soil particles which is replaced by water during rain, hence earthworms come out to get air. (D) Both (A) and (C) Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
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Read the given statements. (i) Air dissolved in water cannot be removed from it. (ii) Density of air decreases with increasing altitude. (iii) Air is an element that surrounds the earth and makes earth hospitable for living organisms. (iv) Air helps in pollination of several flowers and in the dispersal of seeds. Which of the above statements are correct? (A) (i) and (ii) (B) (ii) and (iv) (C) (i) and (iii) (D) (iii) and (iv)
41. For survival of a plant it is essential that all its parts get the following substances: P - Carbon dioxide
Q - Oxygen
R - Sugar
S - Water
Which of these substances is transported along the pathway shown in the figure? (A) P and Q (B) Q and R (C) Q, R and S
(D) P, Q and R
42. Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1 : Plants serve as the ultimate food source for all the organisms whether herbivores or carnivores. Statement 2 : Plants use solar energy to prepare their own food. (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. 43. Read the given statements. (a) Carnivores are called ______ consumers because they get their food ______ from plants. (b) Fungi and other microorganisms feed on dead matter and ______ the nutrients into soil through process called ______. (c) Organisms living in very cold environment have deposition of ______ under their skin and are of ______ size. (d) In submerged aquatic plants, stomata are generally ______ and roots are ______ developed. Select the option which correctly fills the blanks in any two of these statements. (A) (a) - Primary, Directly; (c) - Fat, Large (B) (b) - Release, Decomposition; (c) - Carbohydrates, Large (C) (a) - Secondary, Indirectly; (d) - Absent, Less (D) (b) - Release, Decomposition; (d) - Present, Much 44. Refer the given Venn diagram and select the correct option.
(A) P - Man
(B) Q - Earthworm
(C) R - Cockroach
(D) P - Frog
45. Surabhi is practising hard to win the inter-school marathon. One day her instructor measured and recorded the number of her heart beats during her training session in which she did some warm up exercises and her run. He plotted his recordings in the graph as shown. Select the correct option regarding this. (A) 'a' is the point when she started warm up exercises. (B) 'b' is the point when she started running. (C) 'c' is the point when she started running. (D) 'd' is the point when she stopped running. Copyright©2015. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)
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Which of the following is correct about excretion in plants? (A) Production of rubber, resin, etc., is a means of excretion for plants. (B) Transpiration helps plants to get rid of excess water. (C) Withering leaves accumulate excretory wastes. (D) All of these
47. A fertile agricultural soil appears dark coloured at the surface as compared to soil one metre down. The reason for dark colour of top soil is (A) More moisture (B) Rich inorganic matter and abundance of minerals (C) Rich organic matter (D) Recent soil formation 48. Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1 : Forests prevent soil erosion. Statement 2 : Canopy formed by crown of leaves of forest trees reduces the force and speed of raindrops. (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. 49. Anushka bagged four different kinds of flowers on the potted plants as represented by given figure and left them as such. Which of these four flowers is most likely to produce fruits and seeds?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
50. Tanmay took a potted plant and covered one of its leaves entirely with black paper and marked it as X and left the plant Leaf Y in sunlight for 6 hours. After 6 hours, he plucked three leaves X, Y and Z. He immersed leaves X and Z immediately in water but smeared leaf Y with petroleum jelly prior to immersion. Leaf Z Bubbles were seen on the surfaces of leaves X, Y and not on Black leaf Z. Which of the following is most likely the reason for it? paper (A) Bubbles on leaf Z are of oxygen, produced in photosynthesis. Leaf X (B) Bubbles on leaf X are of carbon dioxide, produced in respiration. (C) Stomata on leaf Y are blocked with petroleum layer, thus oxygen cannot come out from leaf. (D) All of these SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK
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Mental Ability 1.
2.
Which property holds in the given below statement? a × (b + c) = (a × b) + (a × c) A. Property of division B. Multiplicative identity of multiplication C. Distributive property of multiplication distributes over addition D. Distributive property of addition distributes over multiplication ABCD is a rectangle, E is the mid-point of AB and F is the mid-point of DC. What percentage of the rectangle is unshaded? A. B. C. D.
50% 25% 15% 75%
3. Select the correct match. Solid
A.
Net
B.
6.
On which number line dark portion represents the sum 3 + 1 . 8 2
A.
C.
D.
7.
Select the wrong step in the simplification of 24 – [2.4 – {0.24 × 2 – (0.024 – x)}] = 22.0584 (i) 24 – [2.4 – {0.24 × 2 – (0.024 – x)}] = 22.0584 (ii) 24 – [2.4 – {0.48 – 0.024 – x}] = 22.0584 (iii) 24 – [2.4 – 0.456 – x] = 22.0584 (iv) 24 – 1.944 + x = 22.0584 (v) x = 22.0584 – 22.056 = 0.0024 A. Both (ii) and (iii) B. Only (ii) C. Only (v) D. Both (iii) and (iv)
8.
The given table shows the weights of some marbles.
B.
Marbles
Weight in grams
C.
D.
4.
Find the value of (21001 – 21000) ÷ (2501 – 2500).
A. B. C. D.
5.
In the given figure (not drawn to scale), ABCD is a parallelogram and GBEF is a rectangle. Find x – y. A. 7° B. 8° C. 6° D. 9°
A
A
B
500
B
A
400
What is the average weight of marbles A and B? A. 450 grams B. 150 grams C. 300 grams D. 600 grams
9.
Which is the missing figure?
A.
B.
C.
D.
22000 2500 21000 2200
B
10. What is the missing number?
A.
36
B.
125
C.
343
D.
512
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11. A cube has faces numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The numbers on the opposite faces of the cube add up to 7. The net of the cube is shown below. The numbers on 3 faces are not shown. Find the number on the face indicated by the ‘?’
A. B. C. D.
6 4 2 5
13. The clock shows 9 O' clock. What time will it 3 show, if the hour hand makes a - turn in the 4 anti-clockwise direction and minute hand do not change its position? A. 12 : 15 B. 12 : 00 C. 3 : 00 D. 3 : 15 and
14. 12. Select the correct mirror image of given below figure (X).
× value of
A.
B.
C.
D.
A. C.
are
whole
numbers
and
= 48. What is the smallest possible +
20 14
? B. D.
12 16
15. When two lines intersect each other at a common point, this common point is called the ______. But when three or more lines pass through a single common point, then this point is called the ______ of the lines. A. Point of concurrency, same point B. Unique point, point of concurrency C. Point of intersection of the lines, point of concurrency D. Point of intersection of the lines, point of collinearity
Science 16. An object start moving in a circular path of radius R, from point A. The magnitude of displacement of the object, when it reaches point B is pR
A.
B.
2R
C.
2 πR
D.
A O
R
B
πR 2
17. A battery lights up all the four lamps as shown in figure. When one of the lamp filament melts, the other three lamps stay on. Which of the following lamp filaments melt?
A.
P
B.
Q
C.
R
D.
S
P R
18. The hot liquid is poured into a test tube. The figure shows how the temperature of the contents of the test tube changes with time what is the physical state of the contents of the tube at time 8 minute?
A.
B.
C. D.
19. The less A. B.
Q S
Mixture of liquid and vapour Mixture of liquid and solid Liquid Solid
images of clouds and trees in water are always bright than in reality, it is because Water is making the image dirty. There is an optical illusion due to which the image appears to be less bright. C. Only a portion of the incident light is reflected and quite a large portion goes mid water. D. Air above the surface of water contains a lot of moisture.
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20. Three bulbs X, Y and Z are connected in a circuit as shown in figure. When the switch is put on, then
A. B. C.
D.
All the bulbs will glow at the same time Bulbs will glow in the order of X, Y and Z Bulb X will glow first whereas bulbs Y and Z will glow simultaneously after some time Bulb Z will glow first
21. Following are the precautions one must take in the case a storm is accompanied by lightning. Which one of the following statements is not correct? A. Do not take shelter under a tall tree. B. Do not take shelter inside a closed car. C. Do not take shelter under an umbrella. D. Do not take shelter under an open garage. 22. A pendulum is oscillating as shown in the figure. If it takes 0.4 s to swing from A to B, then how long will it take to make 5 oscillations ?
A.
1.6 s
B.
3.2 s
C.
8.0 s
D.
A
4.2 s
B
24. Which of the following speed-time graphs represents the case of a body first decelerating then moving with a constant speed and finally accelerating ? A.
B.
C.
D.
25. Ranjana was given three unknown solutions P, Q and R. She performed certain tests and observed the following: Solution P → gives green colour with China rose indicator. Solution Q → phenolphthalein remains colourless. Solution R + sugar solution → turns methyl orange to yellow. Identify the solutions P, Q and R respectively. A. Orange juice, Salt solution, Baking soda B. Soap solution, Lime water, Lemon juice C. Soda water, Vinegar solution, Shampoo D. Salt solution, Milk of magnesia, Antacid
26. Methods of separation depend on the nature of the constituents in a mixture. Study the methods of separation as given below. Types of mixture
C
23. Match the column I with column II. Column I Column II (a) Convex mirror (i) used as magnifying glass (b) Convex lens (ii) used as side view mirror in vehicles (c) Concave mirror (iii) image is erect and smaller than object (d) Concave lens (iv) used by dentists to see enlarged image A. a-(i), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(ii) B. a-(iv), b-(ii), c-(iii), d-(i) C. a-(ii), b-(i), c-(iv), d-(iii) D. a-(iii), b-(iv), c-(ii), d-(i)
Methods of separation
1. Solid - Solid
Handpicking, Sieving
2. Solid - Liquid (insoluble)
Sedimentation, Decantation, Filtration
3. Liquid - Liquid (immiscible)
Decantation, Separating funnel
4. Solid - Liquid (soluble)
Filtration, Decantation
5. Liquid - Liquid (miscible)
Distillation
Which of these is incorrect method of separation? A. 1 and 2 B. 5 C. 1 and 5 D. 4
27. Ankit, Sahil and Manish living in different parts of the country bought new bicycles on the same day. Ankit lives near sea coast. Sahil lives in a city with cool and moist climate whereas Manish lives near desert. After two years, whose bicycle will be in the worst condition due to rusting? A. Ankit B. Sahil C. Manish D. Ankit and Manish
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28. Rishab was performing an experiment with a blue coloured solution (X ) in a beaker. By mistake a shaving blade fell into the beaker. After half an hour, he found that the colour of the solution in beaker changed to green (Y ). What could be the solutions X and Y respectively?
A. B. C. D.
Copper sulphate, Iron sulphate Iron sulphate, Copper sulphate Iron sulphate, Zinc sulphate Copper sulphate, Zinc sulphate
29. Each cell in our body contains a/an ______ the DNA, which controls every feature of the body such as our looks, complexion, etc. Proteins that build part of our cells are made of _______. The fats in our body contain _______. A. Neutral, bases, acids B. Acid, amino acids, fatty acids C. Base, nutrients, neutral substances D. Amino acid, zinc carbonate, formic acid 30. Study the given figures carefully.
What type of changes occurred in the wire?
A.
B.
C. D.
I is a chemical change while II is a physical change. I is a physical change while II is a chemical change. Both I and II are physical changes. Both I and II are chemical changes.
31. Four students P, Q, R and S have to dissolve maximum amount of sugar in the same amount of water so as to win in a game. P : Took hot boiling water. Q : Took ice cold water. R : Added more water on dissolving sugar in hot water.
S : Took ice cold water and added more water. Whom do you think would win the game? A. P B. Q C. R D. S
32. Consider the following four adaptations and select the ones required for animals to survive in tropical rain-forests. (i) Living on the trees, development of strong tails. (ii) Burrowing in soil to escape high temperature. (iii) Sensitive hearing, sharp eyesight, thick skin, ability to camouflage. (iv) Bask in Sun when temperature is low. A. (i) and (iv) B. (ii) and (iv) C. (i) and (iii) D. (ii) and (iii) 33. Which one of the following is a possibility for most of us in regard to breathing, by making a conscious effort? A. The lungs can be made fully empty by forcefully breathing out all air from them. B. One can breathe out air through Eustachian tube by closing both nose and mouth. C. One can consciously breathe in and breathe out by moving the diaphragm alone, without moving the ribs at all. D. One can breathe out air totally without oxygen. 34. Root hairs are most important to a plant because they _________. A. Anchor a plant to the soil B. Provide a habitat for N 2 fixing bacteria C. Increase the surface area for absorption D. Contain xylem tissue. 35. When domestic sewage mixes with river water ______. A. Small animals like rats will die after drinking river water. B. T h e p o p u l a t i o n o f m i c r o b e s i n c r e a s e s and concentration of dissolved oxygen decreases. C. The river water is still suitable for drinking as impurities are only about 0.1%.
D.
The increased microbial activity releases micronutrients such as iron.
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36. The given figures show two kinds of fruits :
How are ‘X’ and ’Y’ adapted for their dispersal in the surroundings? X Y A. Fleshy and sweet Hair-like structure to stick onto bodies of animals B. Able to float Hook-like structure to on water stick onto fur of animals C. Air trapped Dry seeds within its structure D. Wing-like Hair-like structure to get structure blown off with the wind
P : It stores food for the developing embryo. Q : It is called the 'poor man's protein'. R : It can grow into new plant. S : It absorbs water from the soil. T : It holds the plant firmly in the ground. A. P and R B. P, Q and R C. P only D. S and T
40. Which of the following is an incorrect match? A. Ginning – Separation of fibres from seeds B. Recycling – Making useful things from waste C. Stratosphere – It is the coldest layer of atmosphere D. Refuse – The fourth 'R' 41.
37. In the given figure, which blood vessels represent pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery and vena cava respectively?
A. C.
P, Q and R P, Q and S
B. D.
Q, P and R Q, P and T
38. A group of social workers has transformed a dry area in the Rajasthan's Alwar district into a green place. They have revived dried-up rivers by constructing water-harvesting structures. What are the names of those rivers? A. Arveri and Ruparel B. Sarsa and Bhagani C. Arveri and Jahazwali D. All of these 39.
X
Which of the following are the functions of the part marked X?
The given figure shows the skeleton of an adult human with some of its parts labelled. Identify the incorrectly labelled parts. A. Femur and Pelvis B. Radius and Ulna C. Tibia and Fibula D. Radius and Humerus
42. Which of the following is an incorrect statement? A. Cotton yarn shrinks away from flame and burns and smells like burning paper. B. Silk has come under fire from animal right activists. C. Wool fibres have an outer layer scales that reduce the ability of dirt and dust to penetrate the fibre. D. A spinneret is used to make nylon but is not needed to make cotton or wool fibres.
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43. Which of the following is classified correctly?
A.
Banana : Fibrous root : Reticulate venation
B.
Banyan : Tap root: Parallel venation
C.
Rose : Tap root : Reticulate venation
D.
Maize : Fibrous root : Reticulate venation
45. Given below are statements about importance of minerals made by four students :
44. The given predator-prey relationships were observed among four living things P, Q, R and S.
P is eaten by S. P feeds on R. S feeds on R but not Q. R gets its food from Q.
Which one of the following is the correct classification of the living things?
Food Prey producer
A. B. C. D.
Q Q R S
Prey/ Predator
S R Q R
R P S P
Which of the students have made incorrect statements?
Predator P S P Q
A.
Ali and Swati
B.
Ali and Lily
C.
Ali, Lily and Swati
D.
Mohan and Swati
Achievers Section P Blood pressure mmHg
46. Which of the following options is correct for the object having a straight line motion represented by the graph shown in figure?
C
O
R
S
T
120
D
t
Q
B
80 40
A s
A.
The object moves with constantly increasing velocity from O to A and then it moves with constant velocity.
B.
Velocity of the object increases uniformly.
C.
Average velocity is zero.
D.
The graph shown is impossible.
47. The given graph represents the pressure (systolic and diastolic) of a volume of blood moving through circulatory system via different blood vessels labelled as P, Q, R, S and T.
Match the vessels given in Column-I with their corresponding letters given in Column-II and select the correct option. Column-I Column -II (a) Venules (i) P (b) Capillaries (ii) T (c) Arterioles (iii) R (d) Veins (iv) Q (e) Arteries (v) S A. a-(i), b-(iv), c-(ii), d-(iii), e-(v) B. a-(i), b-(iii), c-(v), d-(iv), e-(ii) C. a-(v), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(ii), e-(i) D. a-(ii), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(v), e-(i)
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48. Study the given set up to pass gas Z through lime water.
X is ________ and Y is ________. When _________ (Z) is passed through lime water, _________ is formed which makes lime water milky. A. Hydrochloric acid, zinc carbonate, hydrogen gas, calcium hydroxide B. Vinegar, sodium carbonate, hydrogen gas, calcium carbonate C. Acetic acid, baking soda, carbon dioxide, calcium carbonate D. Hydrochloric acid, vinegar, carbon dioxide, calcium hydroxide
Direction (Q. 49 & 50) : Refer the given passage and answer the following questions. Some organisms like fungi, etc. take in nutrients in
solution form from dead and decaying matter, and are called saprotrophs. Fungi also grow on pickles, leather clothes and other articles that are left in hot and humid weather for long time. Certain fungi live in the roots of trees and share shelter and nutrients. This is called symbiotic relationship. 49. W h i c h o f t h e f o l l o w i n g s t a t e m e n t s i s / a r e incorrect? (i) Fungi are called saprotrophs because they grow on pickles, leather and clothes. (ii) Saprotrophs lack chlorophyll, so cannot make food by photosynthesis. (iii) Like some fungi, lichens also show symbiotic relationship. (iv) The bacterium called Rhizobium shows symbiotic relationship as it provides shelter, water and minerals to legumes and, in return, the legumes provide food which they prepare by photosynthesis. A. (i) and (iv) B. (i) and (ii) C. (ii) and (iii) D. (iv) only 50. Which of the following organisms shows symbiotic relationship? A. All fungi B. Lichens C. Rhizobium D. Both B & C
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Mental Ability 1.
Select the correct match of shaded fraction.
A.
2´
2 5
⇒
B.
3´
1 9
⇒
C.
D.
2 ⇒ 3 1 7´ ⇒ 3
2.
In the given question, which number will replace the question mark?
A. B. C. D.
3.
The figure shows a square PQRS being folded along QT such that point P touches SR at point U. Given that ∠TQU is 41°, find ∠RQU.
A piece of sheet is folded and cut and then unfolded as shown in the figure. Select a figure which exactly resembles the unfolded paper.
A.
B.
C.
D.
7.
The average perimeter of a rectangle 42 cm × 74 cm and a square is 244 cm. What is the ratio of the area of rectangle to the area of square?
A. B. C. D.
8.
0.63 of Mohit’s money is equal to 1.5 times Tarun’s money. If Mohit has ` 116 more than Tarun, how much money does Mohit have?
A. B. C. D.
9.
The line graph shows the profit made by a company from January to April. Some ink was spilled on the graph. What was the average amount of profit made by the company from January to March?
A. B. C. D.
= = =
4´
=
25 59 48 73
2
4
0
1
2
4
3
1
3
36
?
91
A. B. C. D.
4.
Find the figure from the options which will continue the series established by Problem figures.
8° 7° 9° 11°
A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
The ratio of the number of fiction books to non-fiction books to dictionaries was 2 : 5 : 4. After a librarian bought another 68 books of each type, the new ratio became 23 : 32 : 29. How many dictionaries were there at first? A. 16 B. 14 C. 12 D. 48
6.
677 677 777 777
` ` ` `
` ` ` `
: : : :
1204 1024 1024 1204
200 84 190 80
20,667 31,667 30,667 25,667
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A. B. C. D.
Sonu Sahil Sarthak Amit
1 1 and ✡ = , which one of the following 4 2 has the greatest value?
11. If ✆ =
A. B. C. D.
✆ ✆ ✆ ✆
+✡ ÷✡ ×✡ –✡
12. Count the number of cubes in the given figure?
A.
37
B.
39
C.
38
D.
35
13. If is
A. C.
1 1 = 0.16134, then the value of 0.0006198 6.198 0.016134 1613.4
B. D.
0.16134 16134
14. The line graph shows the number of cakes Zarrin sold from March to June. If Zarrin earned ` 12 for every cake sold, then how much did she earn from March to June ?
A.
` 340
B.
` 360
C.
` 4080
D.
` 4800
Number of cakes sold
10. Sonu is taller than Sarthak. Amit is taller than Sonu. Sahil is taller than Amit. Samir is the tallest. If they are arranged according to their heights, who will be in the middle?
120 100 80 60 40 20 0
March April
May
June
15. Number of factors of the product of the highest common factor of 18 and 24 and the eighth multiple of 6 is
A. B. C. D.
18 288 22 16
B.
C. D.
The bulb is connected across 60 joules, 220 volts of energy is consumed. 60 unit of current will flow in the bulb. 220 unit of current will flow in the bulb.
Science 16. The temperature changes in a closed kettle of water was recorded for 14 minutes and represented in the graph below. Which of the following statement is true?
18. Human eye has a converging lens system that produces an image at the back of the eye. If the eye views a distant object, which type of image is produced?
A. B.
C.
D.
The kettle of water was heated for 6 minutes. There was less water in the kettle at point E than at point A. The water took 6 minutes to reach its boiling point after it was heated. The water in the kettle started boiling at C.
17. Marking on a bulb is 60 W, 220 V. What does it signify?
A.
The bulb is connected across the 220 volts, 60 joules of energy is consumed for every second.
A. B. C. D.
Real, erect, same size Real, inverted, diminished Virtual, erect, diminished Virtual, inverted, magnified
19. An electric kettle is plugged in and switched on. The fuse in the plug blows immediately. Which single fault could cause this ?
A.
The earth wire is not connected to the kettle.
B.
The line wire and neutral wire connections in the plug are swapped around.
C.
The line wire touches the metal case of the kettle.
D.
The wires connected to the plug are too thin.
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20. A point object P moves towards a convex mirror with a constant speed v, along its optic axis. The speed of the image
A. B. C. D.
Is always less than v Is always more than v Is equal to v Decreases as P comes closer to the mirror.
A. B. C. D.
22. The bulb in the circuit given here does not glow. Which labelled part is responsible for this ? A.
P and S
B.
P only
C.
R only
D.
S only
A. B. C.
D.
P and Q will move downwards. P and Q will move upwards. P will move upwards and Q will move downwards. P will move downwards and Q will move upwards.
We can find east-west direction with the help of a magnet. (II) Copper is a magnetic material. (III) A cylindrical magnet has only one pole, either north or south pole. A. Only I B. Both (I) and (II) C. Only (III) D. Both (I) and (III)
25. Mr. Kumar forgot a water bottle in his car parked out on a sunny day. On the next day, when he came back and took the bottle out, he observed some water droplets on the inner surface of the empty portion of the bottle. These droplets of water were formed due to
A. B. C. D.
Saturation and evaporation Boiling and condensation Evaporation and condensation Condensation and saturation
26. The rocks underneath the lake located close to Rahul's house are made of limestone. Which of the following are correct about the lake's water after an acid rain?
23. A U tube is immersed in ice water as shown in the figure. What will you observe after sometime ?
(I)
Both are moving with same speed. Y moves with non uniform speed. X completes his journey early. Y overtakes X at 10:10 a.m.
21. Two friends X and Y started from the same location and went 30 km along a road in the same direction as shown in graph. Which among the following statement is correct?
24. Which of the following statement (s) is/are true?
1.
It turns red litmus to blue.
2.
Neutralisation reaction occurs.
3. Phenolphthalein remains colourless A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3
27. Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1 : The ash produced from burning a magnesium ribbon is dissolved in water to get a basic solution. Statement 2 : It is a physical change as the substance formed is also composed of same elements Mg, H and O. 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 and statement 2 is false. D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
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28. During a group discussion on the topic "Rusting", three students, Naina, Rohit and Mehak gave the following statements: Naina : Stainless steel rusts more quickly as it contains carbon and metals like chromium, nickel and manganese. Rohit : Salty water slows the process of rust formation as it contains many salts. Mehak : Depositing a layer of iron on zinc is called galvanisation. Choose the correct option. A. Rohit and Mehak are correct. B. Naina and Rohit are correct. C. Naina is correct while Rohit and Mehak are wrong. D. All the three are wrong. 29. I can form a separate layer on water. You use me for making paper translucent. Who am I?
A. B. C. D.
Lemon juice Honey Mustard oil Sugar solution
30. Some bags of cement were lying in the open playground of Raghu's school for the construction purpose. Due to rain at night, all the bags got wet. If the sun shines brightly on next day, then what type of change will Raghu observe in the cement?
A. B. C. D.
Seasonal change Reversible change Irreversible change Periodic change
31. Rima prepared an indicator paper by dipping a paper strip in a solution of X. She put a few drops of an unknown solution Y which contains H+ ions less than OH – ions on this paper. She observed that the colour of paper changed to yellow. What do you think was solution X?
A. B. C. D.
Red litmus solution Phenolphthalein Methyl orange Turmeric solution
32. Which one of the following is an incorrect statement?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pulmonary artery carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. Ozone present in the troposphere is harmful to animals. The seeped water collects between layers of hard rocks, this is called an aquifer. Eutrophication is a natural phenomenon in freshwater bodies.
33. Given below is the diagrammatic sectional view of the human respiratory system. Which set of three parts out of I-VI have been correctly identified?
IV VI III
V
II I
A. B. C. D.
(I) Bronchioles, (IV) Pharynx, (VI) Bronchus (III) Bronchi, (IV) Pharynx, (VI) Trachea (I) Bronchioles, (II) Alveolus, (VI) Bronchus (II) Alveolus, (IV) Larynx, (V) Glottis
34. Which of the following is not the correct example of structural adaptation in animals?
A.
A desert fox losing excess heat through its large ear.
B.
A monkey using its strong, long limbs and tail for grasping branches.
C.
A polar bear balancing itself on its paws with stiff hair.
D.
Toucan has developed sticky pads on its feet to help it to reach the fruits on branches which are otherwise too weak to support its weight.
35. A rare plant in a botanical garden has been infected with specific fungi that feed on sugar molecules. After careful examination, a botanist suggested the following surgical intervention : removing the infected portion i.e., a ring of bark about 2 inches in height and about 2 cms wide. This will remove the cambial cells, phloem, endodermis, cortex and epidermis of the stem. Which of the following will be the consequence of such a surgical intervention?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Flow of food downwards will be affected but flow of water upwards will be maintained. Flow of water upwards will be affected but flow of food will be maintained. Both the flow of food and water will be affected. Neither the flow of food nor the water movement will be affected.
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36. Silk obtained from silkworm is a product of ____.
A. B. C. D.
41. Refer the given flow chart. Aquatic plants
Skin of caterpillar Salivary glands of silk moth Salivary glands of caterpillar Skin of silk moth
Floating
37. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. B. C. D.
Soil helps forests to grow and regenerate. Forests protect the soil from erosion. Forests influence the climate and water cycle. Plants and animals in forest are not dependent on each another.
l l l
Lemna Utricularia Wolffia
Partially submerged l l l
Vallisneria Water lily Sedge
Fully submerged l l l
Hydrilla Tape grass Salvinia
Which of the following plants are incorrectly classified? A. Utricularia, Vallisneria, Salvinia B. Lemna, Vallisneria, Salvinia C. Wolffia, Water lily, Tape grass D. Utricularia, Water lily, Tape grass
38. Study the given diagrams showing the cross-section of two flowers. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding them?
42. Ridhima took two test tubes labelled as 1 and 2 as shown in the figure. In test tube 1, she put one table spoon of boiled rice and in test tube 2, she put one table spoon of boiled rice after chewing it for 3-5 minutes. Then she added 3-4 mL of water in both the test tubes. Thereafter, she poured 2-3 drops of iodine solution in each of the test tubes.
(i) The flowering plants have developed from seeds. (ii) Flower X is a female flower and flower Y is a bisexual flower. (iii) Fertilization can take place in both flowers. A. (i) only B. (ii) only C. (i) and (iii) D. (ii) and (iii)
39. The clean and selected wool fibres are passed through rollers, which straightens the fibres and removes the unwanted matter. This process is called as ____. A. Shearing B. Scouring C. Carding D. Spinning. 40. Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1 : Climate is the current condition or the state of atmosphere of a particular place in terms of humidity, cloudiness, temperature, wind, etc. Statement 2 : Weather refers to the long term (usually 25-30 years) average environmental conditions of a particular place. 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 and statement 2 is false. D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
Which of the following would be the expected observation by Ridhima?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Colour changes to blue-black in test tube 1 as rice is rich in starch. Colour changes to blue-black in test tube 2 as saliva breaks down the starch into sugars. Colour changes to blue-black in both the test tubes. Colour does not change in either of the test tubes.
43. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? A. Tibia and – Both form part of knee joint Fibula B. Crabs and – Possess exoskeleton Cockroaches C. Shoulder joint – Ball and socket type of joint and Elbow joint D. Vitamin D – Helps in blood clotting
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44. Rehan saw a dead rat in his garden. He also spotted some earthworms and millipedes near the rotten rat. Rehan went to school and told his teacher that earthworms and millipedes are decomposers. His teacher told him that he is not correct because ______.
A.
B.
A. B.
C.
Earthworms and millipedes break down the dead rat into smaller pieces to speed up the process of decomposition.
45. Which of the following is likely the reason for the shown change in the population of mosquito larva in a pond?
C.
D.
Occurrence of oil spill over the pond Fish are introduced into the pond Most of the mosquito larvae have changed into mosquitoes All of these
Population of mosquito larva
Earthworms and millipedes break down the dead rat into simpler substances Earthworms and millipedes break down the dead rat into smaller pieces for easy digestion Earthworms and millipedes break down the dead rat into simpler substances and return it to the soil as nutrients
D.
No. of days
Achievers Section 46. A cyclist starts from the centre O of a circular park of radius 1 km, reaches the edge P of the park, then cycles along the circumference and returns to the centre along QO as shown in figure. If the round trip takes 10 minutes, then the average speed of cyclist is
A.
B.
C.
D.
48. Which one of the following bar charts best represents the composition of nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in inhaled and exhaled air during breathing in human beings?
Q
π+4 km per minute 10 π+4 km per minute 20 π km per minute 4 p km per minute
P
O
A.
47. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option. Vinegar +
Baking soda P
Turns Turns China phenolphthalein to rose to
+ Ca(OH)2
P Q A. Sodium CO2 hydrogen carbonate B. Lime water H2 C. Sodium H2 hydrogen carbonate D. Magnesium CO2 hydroxide
B.
+ Other substances
Y
X Q
Q
R R X CaCO3 Red
+ H2O
C.
Y Pink
CaO CaO
Colourless Green Pink Red
CaCO3 Colourless Green
D.
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Direction (Q. 49 & 50) : Refer the given passage and answer the following questions. A farmer is growing crop regularly in his field. He uses chemical fertilizers, pesticides, organic manures as well as biofertilizers. There is a huge lake nearby to his field and a factory which emits smoke as a by product. 49. A considerable increase in water pollution was noticed as the farming activity intensified. The most likely reason for this could be _______.
A. Chemical fertilizers leached into the lake from the field B. Living organisms used in biofertilizers polluted the lake
C. Organic manure leached into the lake from the field D. Smoke particles from the industry got settled in moist surroundings of the lake 50. An expert agriculturist suggested the farmer to minimize the use of chemical fertilizers and instead use biofertilizers as they have many advantages over chemical fertilizers. Which of the following is not true regarding biofertilizers? A. They B. They C. They D. They
are economical. will least pollute lake. are renewable. require large set-up for their production.
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Logical reasoning 1.
2.
3.
4.
Four friends M, N, O and P are playing cards. If P faces towards North and M faces towards West, then who faces towards South? A. O B. N C. P D. Data inadequate Pointing towards a man, Radhika said, "His sister is my daughter's brother's mother." How is the man related to Radhika? A. Brother B. Father C. Uncle D. Grandfather Select the option which will replace the question mark in the given number series. 198, 194, 185, 169, ? A. 92 B. 112 C. 136 D. 144
C. D.
R, S S, Q
7.
If the digits of a watch are replaced by every alternate letter in alphabets starting from 12, in the reverse order, i.e. 12 is replaced by A, 11 is replaced by C and so on, then at which letter would be the hour hand when it is 5:00 pm? A. P B. N C. O D. Q
8.
Count the number of rectangles in the given figure. A. 20 B. 18 C. 16 D. 14
9.
Find the mirror image of the given Figure (X), if the mirror is placed vertically to the left.
Which of the following Venn diagrams represents the best relationship amongst "Men, Trees and Living beings"? A.
C.
B.
Figure (X) A.
B.
C.
D.
D. 10. Arrange the given units in a meaningful sequence.
5.
6.
Which of the following numbers will complete the given figure? 1 9 A. 90 17 129 B. 97 ? 33 C. 107 73 49 D. 117 Select a pair of figures from the options which has same condition of placement of dots.
1. Hecto 5. Deci A. B. C. D.
1, 1, 2, 5,
3, 5, 5, 2,
2. Centi 4, 3, 3, 1,
5, 4, 1, 4,
A. B.
P, Q Q, R
(Q)
(R)
(S)
(T)
4. Kilo
2 2 4 3
11. Two positions of a dice are given below. Find the number at the bottom, when number 6 is at the top.
3 6 2 (P)
3. Deca
A. B. C. D.
4 5 1
1 4 5 Can't be determined
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12. 121 is related to 12 in the same way as 25 is related to _____. A. 1 B. 2 C. 6 D. 7
13. A bird shooter was asked how many birds he had in his bag. He replied that there were all sparrows but six, all pigeons but six, and all ducks but six. How many birds did he have in all in his bag? A. 9 B. 18 C. 27 D. 36
15. Which of the following options will complete the pattern in Figure (X)?
3 D % 7 A. B. C. D.
A.
6 $ C 4 E 8 # N 5 F 1 A P 9 M @ K 2 B H U A 1 F %
B.
? Figure (X)
C.
14. Which of the following is exactly in the middle of the 17th from the right end, and 18th from the left end, in the given arrangement?
D.
Science 16. A ray of light parallel to the floor strikes a plane mirror, which is inclined at an angle 40° as shown in figure. What is the angle of reflection? A.
40°
B.
80°
C. D.
50°
Incident ray
90°
40°
Plane mirror Floor
17. When you heat a system, its temperature _____. A. Always increases B. Sometimes decreases C. May stay the same D. Always goes up or down, depending on the heat 18. Two boys, P and Q are running along the same path. P is 10 m ahead of Q initially. However, Q catches up with P, after running 50 m. Assuming that both boys are running at a constant speed, what is the ratio of the speeds of P and Q? A. 6 : 5 B. 5 : 6 C. 4 : 1 D. 4 : 5 19. The given figure shows a circuit which contains two identical lamps. When the switch is closed, which of the following statements best describes, what happened to lamps P and Q?
P
Q
A. B. C. D.
P is brighter than before, but Q does not light up. P does not light up, but Q is brighter than before. Both P and Q are brighter than before. P and Q both will not light up.
20. Two magnets, P and Q attract four soft iron bars, W, X, Y and Z at their poles, as shown in the given figure. What will happen to the iron bars, when the two magnets move towards each other, and attract each other ?
A. B. C. D.
Nothing will happen. X and Y will drop off. X and Y will repel away each other. W and Z will attract X and Y respectively.
21. A laboratory thermometer gave the reading of –1°C and 99°C when inserted into melting ice and boiling water respectively, both at standard atmospheric pressure. What is the error when the same thermometer is used to measure the difference between two arbitrary temperatures? A. –1°C B. 1°C C. 0°C D. 2°C
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22. Metal pots are often made shiny on surface outside especially on the top and side and that makes sense thermally because this ______. A. Conducts heat better B. Radiates less energy out from the pot C. Lowers the loss due to conduction D. Appreciably decreases convection losses 23. Komal and Kavita start at one end of a street (the origin), run to the other end, and then head back. On the way back, Komal is ahead of Kavita. Which of the given statements is correct, regarding the distance covered and the displacement from the origin at the moment? A. Kavita has run a greater distance, but her displacement is less than that of Komal. B. Kavita has run a greater distance and her displacement is greater than that of Komal. C. Komal has run a greater distance, but her displacement is less than that of Kavita. D. Komal has run a greater distance and her displacement is greater than that of Kavita. 24. During the formation of rain, when water vapours change back to liquid in the form of rain drops, _____. A. Heat is absorbed B. Heat is released C. Heat is first absorbed, and then released D. There is no exchange of heat 25. O b s e r v e t h e f o l l o w i n g e x p e r i m e n t a l s e t - u p carefully. Ice cubes Beaker Sea water
Aluminium tray
Test tube Tripod stand Burner Identify liquid (X ) in the test tube, residue (Y ) left in the beaker, process (Z) involved. X Y Z A. Sea water Sugar Sedimentation and decantation B. Water Salt Evaporation and filtration C. Sea water Salt Condensation and evaporation D. Water Salt Evaporation and condensation
26. Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: Acid rain causes damage to buildings, historical monuments, plants and animals. Statement 2: Air pollutants such as carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide dissolve in rain drops to form carbonic acid, sulphuric acid and nitric acid respectively.
A. B. C. D.
Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
27. Reyansh placed three different types of glasses in front of letters as shown below :
WW
X
I
R II
III
Which of the following observations is correct? A. Glass I is transparent and unclear. B. Glass I is translucent and clear. C. Glass II is opaque and frosted. D. Glass III is translucent and frosted. 28. Preeti has collected some items from her kitchen : i. Amla ii. Baking soda iii. Tamarind iv. Soap v. Lime water vi. Common salt vii. Sugar She classified them as acidic, basic and neutral substances. Which of the following classification is correct? Acidic Basic Neutral A. (i), (ii) (iv), (vii) (iii), (v), (vi) B. (iv), (vi) (i), (ii), (iii) (v), (vii) C. (i), (iii) (ii), (v), (vi) (iv), (vii) D. (i), (iii) (ii), (iv), (v) (vi), (vii) 29. A science teacher arranged the following sets of test tubes and added different indicators to the solutions. 10 mL Sodium hydroxide + 5 mL Spinach juice 15 mL Potassium hydroxide + 10 mL Vinegar
10 mL Nitric acid + 5 mL Window cleaner (1)
(3)
1 teaspoon Curd + 10 mL Lemon juice
(2)
(4)
She asked the students to find out the incorrect result from the following. A. Test tubes 1 and 3 turn turmeric solution to red. B. Test tubes 2 and 4 turn China rose indicator to green. C. Methyl orange turns yellow in test tubes 1 and 3. D. Phenolphthalein remains colourless in test tubes 2 and 4.
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30. Some examples of changes are given below : a. Cutting a log of wood into pieces. b. Breaking down of ozone. c. Melting of glaciers. d. Lime water turns milky. e. Digestion of food. f. Punching a hole in a paper. Classify the above changes into I. Irreversible physical change II. Chemical change III. Reversible physical change A. I - a, f II - b, d, e III - c B. I - a, b, e II - d, f III - c C. I - a II - b, d III - c, e, f D. I - f II - c, e III - a, b, d 31. 50 mL of water at 25°C was poured into each of the three containers as shown in the given figure. The containers were then left in a closed room.
C.
Time
Time
B.
I III II
D.
Volume of water
I II III
I III II Time
Volume of water
Volume of water
A.
Volume of water
(I) (II) (III) Which of the following graphs correctly shows the volume of water in each container after five hours?
I II III Time
32. Which of the following statements is/are true (T) or false (F) regarding nutrition in organisms? (i) Photosynthesis also occurs in leaves having colour other than green. (ii) The process of photosynthesis first produces a simple carbohydrate called glucose which then gets converted into a complex carbohydrate called starch. (iii) Cuscuta is a yellow-coloured plant but it can synthesize its own food by photosynthesis. (iv) In a symbiotic association, Rhizobium bacteria derive their nutrition from fungus. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) A. F T T T B. T T T F C. F F F T D. T T F F
33. Read the given passage. The water-bearing layer of the earth called P is made up of two components Q and R . The top level of layer P is called S . When too many tubewells are used in an area, the level of S in that area goes down. Select the correct sequence of words to fill up the blanks in the above passage. P Q R A. Sea Permeable Soil rocks B. Water Soil Permeable table rocks C. Lake Permeable Soil rocks D. Aquifer Soil Permeable rocks
S Aquifer Aquifer Water table Water table
Direction : Read the given passage carefully and answer Q. No. 34 and 35. The phenomenon in which a bird or other animal moves from one place to another in one season, and returns again in a different season is called migration. It is an adaptation to escape the harsh conditions of their normal habitat so as to survive. 34. The (i) flies from its native place in Russia to places like (ii) in Rajasthan and (iii) in Haryana during a particular season. It stays in India for a few months and then goes back in (iv) season. The general name given to birds like these is (v) birds. Select the correct sequence of words to fill up the blanks in the above passage. A. B.
C.
D.
(i) Toucan Siberian crane Arctic tern Siberian crane
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Sultanpur Bharatpur Autumn Adaptatory Bharatpur Sultanpur Winter Migratory Bharatpur Sultanpur Spring
Migratory
Sultanpur Bharatpur Summer Adaptatory
35. Which of the following is the probable method these migratory birds use to travel to the same place year after year? A. They have built-in sense of direction and probably use land-marks to guide themselves. B. They are guided by the position of the sun during the day and by the position of stars at night. C. They use the magnetic field of earth to find the direction so as to reach the same place. D. All of these
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36. A teacher showed the following plants to students and asked them to write their methods of reproduction.
W X Y Z Given below are answers written by the students : Student P : W, X and Y propagate vegetatively through stem. Student Q : W and X are rhizomes which propagate vegetatively through roots. Student R : Z is called bulbil which propagates vegetatively through stem. Student S : Y vegetatively propagates through roots. Which student(s) wrote the correct answer? A. Students P and S B. Only Student S C. Students Q and R D. Only Student Q 37. Refer to the given flow chart showing the characteristics P, Q and R which are present in some animals and absent in others.
Identify P, Q, R and select the correct option. P Q R A. Diaphragm Book lungs Operculum B. Throat Spiracles Book lungs C. Lungs Book lungs Spiracles D. Diaphragm Operculum Spiracles 38. Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below. Column - I Column - II (a) Clothing material (i) Nylon (b) Twisted fibre (ii) Fabric (c) Synthetic fibre (iii) Yarn (d) Animal fibre (iv) Cotton (e) Plant fibre (v) Silk A. (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv), (e) - (v) B. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (v), (d) - (i), (e) - (iv) C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (v), (e) - (iv) D. (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii), (e) - (v)
39. Which of the following statements best describe the organism growing on the given piece of bread? (i) It belongs to flowering plants. (ii) It reproduces by spores. (iii) It is a chlorophyllous organism. (iv) It prepares its own food. (v) It obtains food from dead and decaying organic matter. A. (ii), (iii) and (iv) B. (i), (ii) and (v) C. (ii) and (v) D. (iii) and (iv) Q R 40. The given diagram shows blood S circulation pathway in the heart. P Which of the following correctly shows the relative amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide at P, Q, R and S? More CO2 More O2 A. R P, Q, S B. Q and R P and S C. S R D P and Q R and S 41. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the given animals?
X Y (i) Both X and Y possess streamlined body and webbed feet. (ii) Both are good swimmers. (iii) Y has a thick layer of fat under its skin with fur on its body, while X has thick skin and a layer of fat under its skin. (iv) Both live together in large numbers and huddle together to keep themselves warm. (v) Y has very strong sense of smell unlike X. A. (ii), (iii) and (iv) B. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) C. (ii), (iii) and (v) D. (i) and (iv) 42. Jayesh placed 3 potted plants in an airtight glass tank as shown in the given diagram. Airtight glass tank
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If he placed the set-up in a dark cupboard for a few hours, what would happen to the limewater, after a few hours? A. It would turn dark blue. B. There would be slightly less limewater left. C. It would turn milky. D. There would be no change. 43. Refer to the given figures and answer the question that follows. Z Y X
What are the main functions of X, Y and Z? X Y Z A. Supports the Transports Gaseous plant food exchange B. Transports water Transports Release water and minerals food vapour C. Transports water Supports the Take in CO2 and minerals plant D. Transports food Transports water Gaseous and minerals exchange 44. Given below are the four food components (P-S) and their corresponding sources.
P – meat, fish, eggs Q – butter, ghee, margarine R – bread, biscuits, potatoes S – amla, tomato, orange Select the incorrect statement regarding them. A. Deficiency of P causes Marasmus in children and Kwashiorkor only in adults. B. Amongst P, Q, R and S, 1 gram of Q produces the maximum energy. C. Excess of R gets stored in body cells, and is used for production of energy, whenever required. D. Deficiency of S leads to a disease, in which gums swell up and bleed.
45. Study the given diagram carefully. A pump containing 3 50 cm of air is connected to the glass jar. The capacity 3 of the jar is 200 cm and it 3 contains 200 cm of air. The plunger is pushed all the way into the pump and all the air from the pump goes into the jar. What will be the volume of air in the jar now? A. B. C. D.
3
250 cm 3 200 cm 3 50 cm Cannot be calculated
Plunger Pump 50 cm3 of air
Jar 200 cm3 of air
Achievers Section 46. A fish sees the face of a scuba diver through a thin bubble, as shown in figure. Compared to the face of the diver, the image seen by the fish will be _____.
A. B. C. D.
Smaller and erect Smaller and inverted Larger and erect Cannot predict
47. Fill in the blanks by observing the following chemical process.
b , or by depositing a layer of a metal like c on iron. x y z a b c A. Mg O2 MgO low water copper B. Ca CO2 CaCO3 high oil magnesium C. Fe O2 & H2O Fe2O3 high grease chromium D. Fe H2O & O2 FeO low paint zinc 48. A leaf litter community has woodlice as primary consumers and centipedes and millipedes as secondary consumers. The given graph shows the changes in the population of woodlice over a period of time. Which of the following is the incorrect possibility, as per given graph?
The above process becomes faster when humidity is a and can be prevented by applying a coat of
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(iv) X and Z show pollination that will result in fruit formation. (v) W, X and Y show cross pollination. Which of the given statements are true or false? A. (i) and (iv) are true; (ii), (iii) and (v) are false. B. Only (v) is true; rest are false. C. (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) are true; (iv) alone is false. D. (i), (ii) and (v) are false; (iii) and (iv) are true.
The number of centipedes in the habitat increases at point X. There is an increase in the quantity of dead leaves in the habitat at point Z. The number of millipedes in the habitat decreases at point X. There is a shortage in the quantity of dead leaves in the habitat at point X.
B. C. D.
Z
U
X
W
50. Refer to the given graph which shows the effect of pH on the activities of three enzymes, X, Y and Z.
Y
X
The given figure shows the longitudinal section of two flowers of the same type. Study the following statements with reference to the given figure. (i) Z and U show self pollination, whereas Y shows cross pollination. (ii) W, X and Z show transfer of pollen grains that will result in fruit formation. (iii) Z shows self pollination, while X shows cross pollination.
Y
Rate of reaction
49.
8
2
4
6
pH
8
Z
10
12
The three enzyme samples, X, Y and Z are taken from which parts of the human alimentary canal? X Y Z A. Duodenum Mouth Stomach B. Mouth Stomach Duodenum C. Stomach Duodenum Mouth D. Stomach Mouth Duodenum
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Logical Reasoning 1.
Which would be the ascending order of the following? 1. Trillion 2. Thousand 3. Billion 4. Hundred 5. Million A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 B. 1, 5, 3, 2, 4 C. 4, 2, 3, 5, 1 D. 4, 2, 5, 3, 1
2.
If the days of the week are replaced by every alternate letter of the English alphabet, with Wednesday replaced by E, Thursday by G and so on, then fifth day beginning from Friday will be shown by which of the following ? A. E B. I C. O D. Q
3.
A set of figures carrying certain characters is given. Assuming that the characters in each set follows a similar pattern, find the missing character.
6.
Select a figure from the options, which when placed in the blank space of Fig. (X) would complete the pattern.
A.
B.
? Fig. (X)
C.
D.
7.
Study the Venn diagram carefully and answer the question given below. Employed people
8 6
3
15
1 4
5 6
1
15
5
? 9
4
A. C.
4.
Three of the following four are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group? A. 1331 B. 2197 C. 3375 D. 4913
5.
B. D.
7
5 4
7
6 3
3 6
17
5
Backward people 7
Educated people
Which region represents the backward uneducated people those are employed? A. 14 B. 5 C. 7 D. 11
8.
Find the mirror image of the Fig. (X), if the mirror is placed vertically to the right.
Ashu, Bindu and Sonu are standing at the corners of an equilateral triangle as shown in figure. They all run along the sides in clockwise direction and stops after covering 1½ sides. Now which of the following statements is true?
A.
B.
Ashu
C.
D.
9.
A man, pointing to a photograph, says, "The lady in the photograph is my nephew's maternal grandmother." How is the lady in the photograph related to the man's sister who has no other sister? A. Sister-in-law B. Mother-in-law C. Mother D. Data inadequate
N
Bindu
A. B. C. D.
Fig. (X)
E
W
11
S
Sonu
Bindu is to the west of Sonu. Ashu is to the south-east of Bindu. Ashu is to the south-west of Sonu. Sonu is to the north-west of Ashu.
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10. How many cubes are there in the pile?
A.
95
B.
114
C.
100
D.
115
14. Which of the following figures will continue the given series ? ?
11. At the end of a business conference, all the ten people present shake hands with each other once. How many handshakes will there be altogether? A. 20 B. 45 C. 55 D. 90 12. If the alphabets are written in reverse order after interchanging alphabets from 'C to M' with those from 'P to Z' respectively, which letter would be midway between E and S in the new order ? A. Z B. Y C. N D. X 13. How many triangles are there in the given figure?
A.
21
B.
23
C.
25
D.
22
A.
B.
C.
D.
15. Select a figure from the options in which Fig. (X) is exactly embedded as one of its part.
Fig. (X)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Science 16. The diagram shows the velocity against time graph for the motion of a body. What is its displacement in the first 5 s? A. 11 m B. 13 m C. 7.5 m D. 9 m
18. The given diagram shows a series of images of a moving ball captured by a camera. 15 m Direction of moving ball
17. The melting point of a substance is 125°C, and its boiling point is 305°C. At 105°C, the substance is in the ________ . A. Solid state B. Liquid state C. Gaseous state D. Solid and liquid state
The ball was moving at a constant velocity and the images were taken at a constant rate of 10 per second. What is the speed of the ball? A. 30 m s–1 B. 20 m s–1 –1 C. 45 m s D. 15 m s–1
19. A camera makes use of a converging lens to produce an image. If the camera captures a distant object, then which of the following sets of characteristics of image is correct? A. Virtual, inverted, same size B. Real, inverted, diminished C. Real, upright, same size D. Virtual, upright, diminished
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20. Bulb 1 and bulb 2 are connected in series as shown in the given figure (i). What will happen to the brightness Bulb 1 Bulb 2 of these two bulbs when a third identical bulb is connected across Figure (i) bulb 1 as shown in the given figure (ii)? Bulb 1 Bulb 2 Bulb 1 Bulb 2 A. Brighter Brighter B. Brighter Dimmer C. Dimmer Dimmer Figure (ii) D. Dimmer Brighter 21. An old man moves along a semi-circular track of radius 40 m during morning walk. If he starts at one end of the track and reaches the other end, the distance covered and displacement of the man with respect to the starting point are respectively _____ . A. 120 m, 40 m B. 126 m, 80 m C. 110 m, 60 m D. 50 m, 120 m 22. A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all of same material and same mass, are initially heated to same high temperature. Then the ________ . A. Sphere will cool fastest and cube the slowest B. Plate will cool fastest and sphere the slowest C. Cube will cool fastest and sphere the slowest D. Sphere will cool fastest and plate the slowest 23. Rohan blows air with a straw near the opening of another straw which has its other end in a soft drink bottle as shown in the given figure. The level of the soft drink in the straw rises up as soon as air is blown over its open end. Which one of the following best explains the reason for rise in level of the drink? A. Blowing of air increases pressure over the open end of straw. B. Blowing of air decreases the pressure on the surface of soft drink in the bottle. C. Blowing of air decreases pressure over the open end of straw. D. Blowing of air increases the pressure on the surface of soft drink in the bottle. 24. If the strength of the current flowing through a coil is increased, then which of the following statements is true regarding it? A. Strength of the magnetic field decreases. B. Strength of the magnetic field increases. C. Amount of heat generated due to resistance decreases. D. Strength of the magnetic field remains constant.
25. Some changes are classified as given below : S. No.
Change
Chemical Reversible change change
I.
Sliced apple turning brown
II.
Crystallisation of sugar
ü
III. Cooking of vegetables
ü
IV. Photosynthesis
ü
V.
ü
ü
Developing photographic films
VI. Crumpling of paper
Which of the above changes are incorrectly matched? A. I, II, III and VI B. I, III and V C. II, IV and VI D. All are correct.
26. O b s e r v e t h e f o l l o w i n g e x p e r i m e n t a l s e t - u p carefully.
Dry air
Air Rusty iron nails Distilled water
Anhydrous calcium chloride (drying agent)
Air Layer of oil (prevents air dissolving in the water)
Boiled distilled water
What conclusion can you draw? A. Only air (dry) can cause rusting. B. Air and water are needed for rusting. C. Only water (air free) can cause rusting. D. Data is insufficient to conclude anything.
27. Yash wants to prepare lemonade for his mother. He has no idea about the quantity of water, salt, sugar and lemon to be added. Suddenly, he observes that no more salt or sugar can be dissolved in the amount of water he has taken. Which of the following statements is not correct? A. The solution obtained is saturated solution. B. Yash can solve his problem by using large quantity of water. C. By stirring well, more salt can be dissolved. D. Some more sugar can be dissolved in solution by heating.
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28. Study the given flowchart and select the appropriate option. Substances Edible Soluble Solid
Non-edible
Insoluble
Float
Sink
S
T
U
Liquid
Sweet
Q
R
P Q S U A. Glucose Lemon juice Mustard oil Eraser B. Eraser Mustard oil Thermocol Honey balls C. Thermocol Lemon juice Mustard oil Glucose balls D. Honey Glucose Eraser Thermocol balls 29. In the given reaction : (P) + CO2 China rose indicator
P, Q A. B. C. D.
Turns green
Column-I Indigestion (i) Bee sting (ii) Tooth decay (iii) Wasp sting (iv) a-(iii), b-(iv), c-(ii), d-(i) a-(iii), b-(i), c-(ii), d-(iv) a-(i), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(ii) a-(iv), b-(i), c-(iii), d-(ii)
Column-II Calamine solution Calcium carbonate Milk of magnesia Vinegar
32. The given diagram was drawn to show the sequence of events associated with acid rain pollution but was mistakenly left blank.
P Sour
a. b. c. d. A. B. C. D.
(Q)
+
Red litmus solution
(R)
(Milky)
No change in colour
and R are respectively CaCO3 Ca(OH)2 Ca(OH)2 CaCO3 Mg(OH)2 H2O Ca(OH)2 H2O
H2 O H2O MgO CaCO3
30. Kritika set-up the experiment as shown in the diagram. She took three identical containers with ice and left them at different places.
Complete the diagram with correct sequence of events from the following list. a. Sulphur dioxide rises into the atmosphere b. Acid rain falls c. Fish die in acidified lakes d. Discarded car batteries leak acid e. Fuel combustion in power stations f. Ozone is produced in power stations g. Pollutant combines with water vapour A. e, d, a, f, c B. e, a, g, b, c C. d, f, g, b, c D. c, g, f, e, b
33. Siddhi put a balsam plant in a beaker of black ink as shown below. After 3 days, she cut open a section of the stem of the plant and observed it.
Balsam plant
Lamp
Beaker Black ink solution
Set-up A
Cold water
Set-up B
Set-up C
Floor
After 10 minutes, she observed that lowest amount of water was present in A. Set-up A B. Set-up B C. Set-up C D. All set-ups contain equal amount of water.
31. Match the problems given in Column-I with their remedies in Column-II and mark the correct option from the given codes.
Which one of the following diagrams would she observe? A.
B.
C.
D.
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34. The given graph shows the percentage of undigested carbohydrates, proteins and fats through successive parts of the human alimentary canal.
Why does the percentage of undigested carbohydrates remain constant in part X? A. All the starch has been digested and only other carbohydrates remain. B. Protease at part X prevents the salivary amylase from acting on starch. C. The acidic conditions of part X prevent salivary amylase from acting on starch. D. All the carbohydrates have been digested before reaching part X.
35. The rate of water uptake by a Hibiscus plant kept outdoors was recorded over a few days. The graph below shows the results obtained. Rate of water uptake
37. Which conditions would result in the highest rate of movement of oxygen from the alveolus into the blood capillaries? Concentration Concentration Rate of of oxygen in of oxygen blood flow the alveolus in blood in blood capillary capillary A. High Low Fast B. High Low Slow C. Low High Fast D. Low High Slow 38. Fish are adapted for swimming and their swimming speed depends on several factors such as shape of the fins, body etc. Keeping this in mind, arrange the following fish in order, starting from the fastest swimmer to the slowest.
A. C.
P
P, Q, R Q, R, P
Q
B. D.
R
P, R, Q Q, P, R
39. Garima carried out a fair test to find out the speed with which water passed through four different kinds of soil. She recorded her findings in the table below. Midnight Noon Midnight Day 1
Noon Midnight Noon Midnight Day 2 Day 3
Kind of soil Time taken (seconds)
Time
Which of the following does not explain why water uptake was higher at noon than midnight on all the three days? A. Transpiration pull is stronger in high light intensity. B. The rate of transpiration increases with temperature. C. The occurrence of photosynthesis in the guard cells opens the stomata during the daytime. D. Air is generally more humid in day time which increases the transpiration pull.
36. Kanika noticed that her potted plant was not growing healthily. She put three earthworms into the pot. After a few weeks, she noticed that her plants looked healthier. What could be the possible reason for this ? A. The earthworms ate up the pests in the soil. B. The earthworms helped the plant to take in water. C. The earthworms allowed the plant to make food faster. D. The earthworms increased the air and nutrient content of the soil.
Q 23
R 45
S 18
In which type of soil would you find the mangrove trees growing in? A. P B. Q C. R D S
40. The given Venn diagram represents characteristics of three gases P, Q and R. In atmosphere, more than 3/4 part of air consists of R, about 1/4 part consists of P and a very minor fraction is composed of Q and other
P 33
Q
P X Z
Y R
gases. Select the incorrect option regarding the characteristics of X, Y and Z. A. X – Support life on earth B. Y – Inhibit combustion C. Z – Form compounds that are components of acid rain D. None of these
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41. Which of the following statements support(s) the fact that the upper surface of a leaf is usually greener than the lower surface? (i) More chlorophyll is present on the upper surface to absorb more light. (ii) There are more stomata present on the upper surface than the lower surface. (iii) More sugar is formed on the lower surface. (iv) The green leaves look greener under the hot Sun. A. (i) only B. (ii) and (iii) C. (ii) and (iv) D. (iv) only 42. Read the following statements (i-iv) with blanks and select the option that correctly fills the blanks in any two of the statements. (i) The process of unwinding the silk filaments from the cocoon and combining them together is called ________. (ii) ________ is removal of fleece from animal. (iii) ________ is the principle component of silk. (iv) ________ straightens the woollen fibre and also removes residual dirt. A. (i) Reeling, (ii) Sorting B. (ii) Scouring, (iv) Carding C. (iii) Fibroin, (iv) Carding D. (i) Weaving, (iii) Fibroin 43. The oxygen cycle is a delicately balanced process. Which of these, however, can upset this balance? A. Acid rain and ozone depletion B. Deforestation and excessive burning of fuels C. Excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides D. Overpopulation and forestation 44. The given passage is on the production of cotton fabric. It has some errors. One of which is highlighted
for your reference. Select the number of errors in it, including the given error. Cotton is a soft fibre that grows around the fruit of the cotton plant (cottonbolls). After maturing, cottonbolls are burst open, the seeds are then separated from the cotton fibres by shearing. This process was earlier done by machines, nowadays done by hands. The raw cotton fibres are pulled apart and cleaned to remove all dust and impurities. This process is known as carding. The fibre is then cleaned, straightened and made into soft, untwisted fabrics. This process of making fabrics is known as spinning. A yarn is made from two sets of fabrics arranged together. This is done by knitting. A. 4 B. 8 C. 10 D. 5
45. Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below. Column I Column II (Foods) (Major Nutrient present) (a) Cheese, egg, milk 1. Iron
(b) Yellow or orange 2. coloured fruits or vegetables (c) Guava, tomato, 3. citrus fruit (d) Green leafy 4. vegetables 5. 6. A. a-3; b-2, 5; c-5; d-1, 4 B. a-3, 6; b- 4; c-5; d-1, 2 C. a-3, 6; b-1, 2; c-4; d-5 D. a-4, 5; b-1; c-3, 6; d-2
Vitamin D
Calcium Vitamin A Vitamin C Proteins
ACHIEVERS SECTION Direction (Q. No. 46 and 47) : Refer to the given experimental set-up to answer the questions.
46. What is the purpose of flask 2? A. To dry the air entering flask 3 for oxygen B. To test the air entering flask 3 for carbon dioxide C. To test whether the gas produced by the insect contains carbon dioxide D. To remove carbon dioxide from the air entering flask 3
47. Which of the following statements regarding this set-up is not true? A. Any carbon dioxide found in flask 3 is produced by the insect. B. Only the solution in flask 4 should show a visible change. C. The insect will die after some time due to the lack of oxygen. D. The purpose of flask 1 is to remove carbon dioxide from the air. 48. A painter leans his back against a painted wall while looking into a 1 m long mirror at the opposite end of a rectangular room as shown in the given figure. How much of the painted wall can he see through the given mirror?
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A.
1m
B.
2m
C.
6 m
D.
12 m
Painter
12 m
Painted wall
49. A science teacher has arranged the following sets of test tubes.
(iii) 3 1 2 1
(iv) 4 3 4 3
(v) 1 4 1 2
(vi) 3 1 3 4
50. The diagram below shows two plants of the same species. Refer to the diagram to answer the following questions.
Few drops of Lemon juice
10 mL Nitric acid + 5 mL Window cleaner
(ii) 4 2 3 4
(2)
(1)
(3)
(i) 2 4 1 2
5 mL Hydrochloric acid + 10 mL Soap solution
10 mL Orange juice
A. B. C. D.
10 mL Milk of magnesia (4)
She asked the students to fill in the blanks by observing the above experimental set-up carefully. (a) Turmeric solution turns red in test tubes (i) and (ii) . (b) China rose indicator turns dark pink in test tubes (iii) and (iv) . (c) Phenolphthalein gives pink colour in test tubes (v) and (vi) .
(i)
Which arrow indicates a process that would not lead to sexual reproduction ? (ii) Which arrow represents a type of pollination that would result in greater adaptability of the particular species to potential environmental changes? A. (i)-Y, (ii)-Z B. (i)-Z, (ii)-X C. (i)-Y, (ii)-X D. (i)-X, (ii)-Y
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2. (C)
3. (C)
4. (C)
5. (D)
6. (C)
7. (B)
8. (B)
9.
(A)
10. (D)
11. (C)
12. (C)
13. (B)
14. (C)
15. (B)
16. (A)
17. (B)
18. (A)
19. (B)
20. (D)
21. (C)
22. (A)
23. (B)
24. (D)
25. (A)
26. (C)
27. (D)
28. (D)
29. (A)
30. (A)
31. (D)
32. (D)
33. (C)
34. (B)
35. (C)
36. (D)
37. (C)
38. (A)
39. (D)
40. (C)
41. (B)
42. (C)
43. (A)
44. (C)
45. (B)
46. (D)
47. (B)
48. (B)
49. (B)
7.
8.
9.
50. (D)
14 TH NSO 1.
(C)
2.
(C)
3.
(B)
4.
(D)
5.
(B)
6.
(D)
(D)
(A)
(B)
10.
(B)
11. (B)
12. (A)
13. (A)
14. (C)
15. (B)
16. (B)
17. (C)
18. (D)
19. (B)
20.
(A)
21. (A)
22. (D)
23. (A)
24. (B)
25. (B)
26. (D)
27. (A)
28. (A)
29. (B)
30.
(A)
31. (C)
32. (C)
33. (B)
34. (C)
35. (C)
36. (B)
37. (C)
38. (A)
39. (B)
40.
(B)
41. (A)
42. (A)
43. (C)
44. (B)
45. (C)
46. (A)
47. (C)
48. (D)
49. (A)
50.
(D)
7.
8.
9.
(D)
10.
(D)
15 TH NSO SET A 1.
(B)
2.
(C)
3.
(B)
4.
(D)
5.
(A)
6.
(B)
(C)
(A)
11. (C)
12. (C)
13. (C)
14. (D)
15. (C)
16. (C)
17. (D)
18. (C)
19. (D)
20.
(A)
21. (B)
22. (C)
23. (D)
24. (C)
25. (D)
26. (B)
27. (B)
28. (C)
29. (C)
30.
(C)
31. (A)
32. (C)
33. (A)
34. (A)
35. (C)
36. (D)
37. (B)
38. (B)
39. (C)
40.
(C)
41. (A)
42. (D)
43. (A)
44. (A)
45. (A)
46. (D)
47. (B)
48. (C)
49. (B)
50.
(B)
7.
8.
9.
(D)
10.
(D)
SET B 1.
(C)
2.
(A)
3.
(B)
4.
(B)
5.
(B)
6.
(B)
(C)
(D)
11. (B)
12. (C)
13. (C)
14. (B)
15. (B)
16. (A)
17. (A)
18. (A)
19. (C)
20.
(C)
21. (B)
22. (A)
23. (B)
24. (A)
25. (D)
26. (A)
27. (A)
28. (B)
29. (A)
30.
(D)
31. (A)
32. (D)
33. (D)
34. (B)
35. (B)
36. (D)
37. (B)
38. (D)
39. (C)
40.
(B)
41. (B)
42. (A)
43. (C)
44. (D)
45. (C)
46. (D)
47. (C)
48. (A)
49. (C)
50.
(B)
7.
8.
9.
16 TH NSO SET A 1.
(D)
10.
(B)
11. (A)
(C)
2.
12. (B)
(A)
3.
13. (B)
(D)
4.
14. (C)
(B)
5.
15. (C)
(A)
6.
16. (D)
(A)
17. (B)
(B)
18. (B)
(B)
19. (C)
20.
(A)
21. (B)
22. (C)
23. (C)
24. (B)
25. (C)
26. (D)
27. (A)
28. (A)
29. (B)
30.
(B)
31. (A)
32. (C)
33. (C)
34. (C)
35. (B)
36. (D)
37. (B)
38. (D)
39. (B)
40.
(C)
41. (C)
42. (D)
43. (C)
44. (B)
45. (C)
46. (C)
47. (C)
48. (C)
49. (A)
50.
(D)
7.
8.
9.
(B)
10.
(D)
SET B 1.
(D)
2.
(D)
3.
(A)
4.
(A)
5.
(D)
6.
(A)
(C)
(A)
11. (B)
12. (C)
13. (C)
14. (C)
15. (A)
16. (D)
17. (A)
18. (B)
19. (C)
20.
(A)
21. (D)
22. (D)
23. (A)
24. (A)
25. (C)
26. (C)
27. (C)
28. (D)
29. (C)
30.
(C)
31. (C)
32. (A)
33. (B)
34. (D)
35. (A)
36. (C)
37. (D)
38. (C)
39. (C)
40.
(D)
41. (A)
42. (A)
43. (B)
44. (D)
45. (D)
46. (B)
47. (A)
48. (A)
49. (A)
50.
(D)
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2. (A)
3. (D)
4. (B)
5. (B)
6. (A)
7. (C)
8. (A)
9.
(B)
10. (C)
11. (A)
12. (C)
13. (A)
14. (A)
15. (C)
16. (C)
17. (C)
18. (D)
19. (B)
20. (B)
21. (C)
22. (B)
23. (C)
24. (B)
25. (D)
26. (A)
27. (D)
28. (D)
29. (B)
30. (A)
31. (C)
32. (D)
33. (D)
34. (B)
35. (D)
36. (B)
37. (C)
38. (C)
39. (C)
40. (D)
41. (C)
42. (C)
43. (D)
44. (A)
45. (B)
46. (A)
47. (C)
48. (C)
49. (D)
50. (D)
SET B 1. (D)
2. (D)
3. (C)
4. (C)
5. (D)
6. (D)
7. (B)
8. (C)
9.
(C)
10. (B)
11. (B)
12. (B)
13. (A)
14. (C)
15. (C)
16. (D)
17. (A)
18. (A)
19. (B)
20. (D)
21. (B)
22. (B)
23. (C)
24. (B)
25. (B)
26. (B)
27. (C)
28. (A)
29. (D)
30. (A)
31. (B)
32. (B)
33. (B)
34. (C)
35. (D)
36. (D)
37. (B)
38. (B)
39. (C)
40. (D)
41. (A)
42. (C)
43. (B)
44. (B)
45. (B)
46. (B)
47. (C)
48. (B)
49. (D)
50. (C)
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