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Name of the Exam : AITSE All India Talent Search Examination
Document Type : Model Question Paper
Category: Class X CBSE
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AITSE Examination Class X CBSE Question Paper
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Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Maximum Mark: 100
Instructions
1. This question paper contains 100 multiple choice questions each of one mark.
2 The question paper is divided into two sections, A and B.
3. Section A is Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), contains 60 questions. This section covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
4. Section B is Mental Ability Test (MAT), Computer Awareness and General Knowledge, contains 40 questions.
5. There will be no negative marks for wrong answer.
6. A separate answer sheet is provided for answering the questions. Each question should be answered by darkening the appropriate circle (A, B, C, or D) with a blue or black ball pen.
7. Answer recorded once in the answer sheet cannot be altered.
8. All rough works should be done only in the space provided for rough work in this question paper.
9. Calculator is not permitted in the examination hall.
10. Candidate should write his / her name in the space provided for the purpose.
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Physics
1. Solar cells are joined together to form a
(A) Solar water heater
(B) Solar Concentrator
(C) Solar panel
(D) Solar cooker
2. Identify the type of reaction represented by the following equation.
(A) Nuclear fusion
(B) Nuclear fission
(C) Chain reaction
(D) Chemical reaction
3. Match the following and select the correct option
Column A Column B
P Moderator 1 Uranium
Q Nuclear fuel 2 Graphite
R Coolant 3 Cadmium
S Control rod 4 Liquid sodium
4. A device that converts alternating current to direct current
(A) Transformer
(B) Rectifier
(C) Induction coil
(D) Stabilizer
5. A red object, when seen through a thick blue glass appears
(A) Red
(B) Violet
(C) Green
(D) Black
6. A person is moving towards a plane mirror with a speed of 1ms-1. The image will approach the moving person with a relative speed of
(A) 0.5ms-1
(B) 1ms-1
(C) 2ms-1
(D) 4ms-1
7. We cannot see through fog because of
(A) Reflection of light
(B) Refraction of light
(C) Internal reflection of light
(D) Scattering of light
8. The electromagnetic radiations are in descending order
(A) Infrared waves, Radio waves, X- rays, Visible light
(B) Radio waves, Infrared waves, Visible light, X- rays
(C) Radio waves, visible light, infrared waves, X-rays
(D) X- rays, Visible light, Infrared waves, Radio Waves
9. A mirror forms an erect image half the size of an object, then
(A) The mirror can be convex with object at 2f
(B) The mirror can be convex with object lying at its focus
(C) The mirror can be concave with object at 2f.
(D) The mirror can be concave with object within the focus
10. Vijaylakshmi got an electric shock when she touched the heating coil of an electric heater although the switch was in “off” position. The reason could be
(A) The switch was connected to neutral wire.
(B) The switch was connected to live wire.
(C) The fuse of the home blown off
(D) Excess current was flowing in the circuit.
Chemistry
16. The reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions to form two new compounds is
(A) Displacement reaction
(B) Double displacement reaction
(C) Synthesis reaction
(D) Decomposition reaction
17. The base which does not contain metal is
(A) Dolomite
(B) Caustic soda
(C) Caustic pattern
(D) Ammonium hydroxide
18. The molecular formula of an ester is HCOOCH3. The molecular formula of the alcohol and acid from which it might be prepared
(A) CH3COOH + CH3OH
(B) HCOOH + C2H5OH
(C) HCOOH + CH3OH
(D) CH3CH2COOH + CH3OH
19. The longest period in the periodic table of elements is
(A) 7th
(B) 6th
(C) 5th
(D) 1st
20. Read the following statements carefully and mark the correct option
(A) Both the statements P and Q are true and Q is the correct explanation of P
(B) Both the statements P and Q are true and Q is not the correct explanation of P
(C) The statement P is true and Q is false
(D) The statement P is false and Q is true
21. The IUPAC name of the compound given below is
(A) 3, 3-Dimethyl-1-butane
(B) 2, 2-Dimethyl-3-butene
(C) 1, 1, 1-Trimethyl-2-propene
(D) 3, 3, 3-Trimethyl-1-propene
23. Teflon is a
(A) Insecticide
(B) Drug
(C) Polymer
(D) Dye
24. An ionic bond can be formed between two atoms when
(A) One of them has low ionization energy and the other has a high electron affinity
(B) Both the atoms have low values of ionization energy
(C) Both the atoms have high values of ionization energy
(D) Both the atoms have low values of electron affinity
25. The non-polar part of soap molecule is made of
(A) Sulphonate
(B) Sulphate
(C) Carboxylate
(D) Hydrocarbons
Biology
26. Which one of the following is used for measuring the rate of transpiration?
(A) Osmometer
(B) Porometer
(C) Potometer
(D) Moll’s experiment
27. Balance and muscular coordination in human is the function of
(A) Cerebrum
(B) Cerebellum
(C) Diencephalon
(D) Pons
28. Roots of plants can absorb minerals from the soil, when they are in
(A) Solid state
(B) Liquid state
(C) Gaseous state
(D) Ionic state
29. Deficiency of phosphorus in plants
(A) Retards protein formation
(B) Brings about healthy root growth
(C) Promote fruit ripening
(D) None
30. Blood does not clot in the absence of Vitamin K because
(A) An essential component of the clot
(B) An essential component of the platelets
(C) An essential for synthesis of prothrombin
(D) An essential for synthesis of fibrinogen
Mathematics
36. Two numbers are in the ratio 9 : 8. If 8 is subtracted from both the numbers the ratio becomes 8 : 7. What is the difference between the two numbers?
(A) 8
(B) 7
(C) 6
(D) 3
37. Mr. Rahul put the names of all the students of his class in a hat. The probability that he pulls out a boy’s name at random is 3 out of 7. If there are 12 girls in the class, the number of boys is
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 9
(D) 11
38. The ratio of the areas of the incircle to circum circle of a square is
(A) 1: v2
(B) 1 : v3
(C) 1: 4
(D) 1 : 2
39. If 12 men and 18 women can complete a work in 7 days. How long does it take for 4 men and 8 women to complete the same work?
(A) 12 days
(B) 9 days
(C) 6 days
(D) 3 days
40. The area of the largest triangle that can be inscribed in a semi-circle of radius 7cm is
(A) 14cm2
(B) 49cm2
(C) 98 cm2
(D) 24.5 cm2