Sample Paper 1
Time: 2 hrs Max. Marks : 80
General Instructions
1. The paper is divided into four sections A to D. Each section is compulsory.
2. Questions l to 12 are multiple choice and carry 1 mark each.
3. Questions l3 to 15 are very short answer type and carry 4 mark each.
4. Questions l6 to 21 are short answer type and carry 3 mark each.
5. Questions 22 to 28 are short answer type and carry 4 mark each.
6. Questions 29 to 30 are long answer type and carry 5 mark each.
Q.1. The magnetic effect of electric current was discovered by
(a) Maxwell
(b) Darwin
(c) Oersted
(d) Newton
Q.2. An electric iron works on the principle of
(a) chemical effect of current
(b) heating effect of current
(c) magnetic effect of current
(d) None of these
Q.3. Nichrome wire is used in
(a) CFL
(b) electric fuse
(c) Hair dryer
(d) MCB
Q.4. The main source of water in India is
(a) rainwater
(b) ground water
(c) surface water
(d) sea water
Q.5. Which of the following is not a forest product?
(a) Gum
(b) Plywood
(c) Sealing wax
(d) Kerosene
Q.6. The period celebrated as the International Decade for action on Water for Life is
(a) 2000-2005
(b) 2005-2010
(c) 2005-2013
(d) 2005-2015
Q.7. The end products of photosynthesis are
(a) carbohydrates and oxygen
(b) carbohydrates and hydrogen
(c) carbohydrates and water vapours
(d) carbohydrates, oxygen and water vapours
Q.8. The substance which can turn blue litmus to red is
(a) baking soda
(b) milk of magnesia
(c) lemon juice
(d) calamine solution
Q.9. In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains
(a) air and water
(b) water and plants
(c) air, water and plants
(d) minerals, organic matter, air and water
Q.10. In cockroaches, air enters the body through
(a) lungs
(b) gills
(c) spiracles
(d) skin
Q.11. Which blood vessel does not carry any carbon dioxide?
(a) Pulmonary artery
(b) Vena cava
(c) Hepatic vein
(d) Pulmonary vein
Q.12. A bus travels 54 km is 90 min. The speed of the bus is
(a) 0.6 m/s
(b) 10 m/s
(c) 5.4 m/s
(d) 3.6 m/s
Q.13. Correct the following statements by changing one word in each statement.
(a) The large intestine is longer and wider than the small intestine of the human alimentary canal.
(b) Iron and rust are the same substances.
(c) The periodic motion is used for the measurement of length.
(d) Rainfall is measured by a device called barometer.
Q.14. Fill in the blanks.
(a) The hotness of an object is determined by its _______ .
(b) The blood from the heart is transported to all parts of the body by the _____ .
(c) In photosynthesis, solar energy is captured by the pigment is called ______ .
(d) When current is switched 'ON' in a room heater, its _______ .
Q.15. (i). Match the following columns.
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Column I |
Column II |
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(a) Villi |
(i) Digestion of starch |
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(b) Spiracles |
(ii) Physical change |
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(c) Stomata |
(iii) Chemical change |
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(d) Souring of milk |
(iv) Pores present on the lower surface of the leaf |
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(e) Liver |
(v) Finger-like projections present in small intestine |
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(f) Dissolving |
(vi) Pores present on the sides of an insect's body |
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(vii) Secretion of bile |
(ii) Find the odd one out:
(a) Liver, salivary gland, starch, gall bladder.
(b) Lizard, crow, earthworm, snake.
Q.16. Explain why rusting of iron objects is faster in coastal areas than in deserts?
Q.17. How is clayey soil useful for crops?
Q.18. Garima takes 15 minutes from her house to reach her school on a bicycle. If the bicycle has a speed of 2 m/s. Calculate the distance between her house and the school.
Q.19. Where is the bile produced? Which component of the food does it help to digest?
Q.20. Give two similarities and two differences between the laboratory thermometer and the clinical thermometer.
Q.21. Name the source from which litmus solution is obtained. What is the use of this solution?
Q.22. Do you think an electromagnet can be used for separating plastic bags from a garbage heap? Explain.
Q.23. Explain why holes are made in hanging banners and hoardings.
Q.24. (i) Why is forest called renewable resource?
(ii) Describe the process of humus formation.
Q.25. (i) Name the process which is involved in the formation of a rainbow.
(ii) In order to use a convex lens as a magnifying glass, where should an object be placed?
Q.26. What are decomposers? Name any two decomposers. What decomposers do in a forest?
Q.27. Sketch the reproductive parts of a flower.
Q.28. How does nasal cavity help in respiration?
Q.29. What is rusting of iron? How do we prevent rusting?
Q.30. Give an activity to show that seven colours can be mixed to get white light.
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