UP Board Class 10 Science Question Paper 2024 PDF (Code 824 IN) is available for download here. The Science exam was conducted on February 29, 2024 in the Morning Shift from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM. The total marks for the theory paper are 70. Students reported the paper to be moderate.

UP Board Class 10 Science Question Paper 2024 (Code 824 IN) with Solutions

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Part–A
(Sub-Section 1)
Multiple Choice Type Questions


Question 1:

A convex lens of focal length 10 cm forms a real image of the same size as the object. The distance between the object and its image will be:

  • (A) 10 cm
  • (B) 20 cm
  • (C) 30 cm
  • (D) 40 cm
Correct Answer: (B) 20 cm
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N/A Quick Tip: For a convex lens forming a real image of the same size as the object, the distance between the object and the image is twice the focal length.


Question 2:

The magnification produced by a convex mirror is always

  • (A) more than 1
  • (B) less than 1
  • (C) equal to 1
  • (D) more or less than 1
Correct Answer: (B) less than 1
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N/A Quick Tip: A convex mirror always produces a virtual, erect, and diminished image, making its magnification less than 1.


Question 3:

The focal length of a converging lens is 20 cm. The power of this lens will be

  • (A) +0.2 D
  • (B) -0.2 D
  • (C) +5.0 D
  • (D) -5.0 D
Correct Answer: (C) +5.0 D
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N/A Quick Tip: The power of a lens is calculated using \( P = \frac{100}{f} \), where \( f \) is in cm. A convex lens has a positive power.


Question 4:

When a beam of white light falls on the surface of a triangular glass prism it splits, after emerging out from the prism into various colours with different deviations. The colour which has minimum deviation is

  • (A) Yellow
  • (B) Green
  • (C) Violet
  • (D) Red
Correct Answer: (D) Red
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N/A Quick Tip: The deviation of light in a prism depends on its wavelength. Red light, having the longest wavelength, experiences the least deviation.


Question 5:

The resistance of a wire of any substance of length \( l \) and area of cross-section \( A \) is 4 \( \Omega \). Another wire of the same substance has length \( 2l \) and area of cross-section \( \frac{A}{2} \). Then its resistance will be

  • (A) 4 \( \Omega \)
  • (B) 8 \( \Omega \)
  • (C) 16 \( \Omega \)
  • (D) 32 \( \Omega \)
Correct Answer: (C) 16 \( \Omega \)
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N/A Quick Tip: Resistance of a wire is directly proportional to length and inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area.


Question 6:

Which of the following does not represent electrical power in a circuit?

  • (A) ( I^2 R )
    (B) ( V I )
  • (C) ( I R^2 )
  • (D) ( {V^2}{R} )
Correct Answer: (C) ( I R^2 )
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N/A Quick Tip: Electrical power formulas include \( P = VI \), \( P = I^2 R \), and \( P = \frac{V^2}{R} \).


Question 7:

The magnetic field produced due to a current-carrying conductor at a point on a distance \( r \) is

  • (A) directly proportional to ( r )
  • (B) directly proportional to ( r^2 )
  • (C) inversely proportional to ( r )
  • (D) inversely proportional to ( r^2 )
Correct Answer: (C) inversely proportional to ( r )
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N/A Quick Tip: Magnetic field due to a long straight current-carrying wire follows \( B \propto \frac{1}{r} \).


Question 8:

Nature of hydrogen ion (( H^+ \)) is

  • (A) Acidic
  • (B) Alkaline
  • (C) Neutral
  • (D) None of these
Correct Answer: (A) Acidic
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N/A Quick Tip: \( H^+ \) ions are responsible for the acidic nature of a solution.


Question 9:

Number of molecules of water in one molecule of washing soda is

  • (A) 2
  • (B) 5
  • (C) 8
  • (D) 10
Correct Answer: (D) 10
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N/A Quick Tip: Washing soda (\( Na_2CO_3 \cdot 10H_2O \)) contains 10 water molecules of crystallization.


Question 10:

Which is a non-metal in the following?

  • (A) Cr
  • (B) \( Fe^{2+} \)
  • (C) He
  • (D) Hg
Correct Answer: (C) He
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N/A Quick Tip: Noble gases like Helium (\( He \)) are non-metals and are chemically inert.


Question 11:

Which is not true for metals?

  • (A) Metals always form covalent compounds
  • (B) Metals form positive ions
  • (C) Metals have tendency to lose electrons
  • (D) Metals have the property of conductivity
Correct Answer: (A) Metals always form covalent compounds
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N/A Quick Tip: Metals generally form ionic compounds by losing electrons to form cations.


Question 12:

Which is formed by reaction of Plaster of Paris with water?

  • (A) Epsom
  • (B) Gypsum
  • (C) Limestone
  • (D) None of these
Correct Answer: (B) Gypsum
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N/A Quick Tip: Plaster of Paris hardens into Gypsum when mixed with water.


Question 13:

Which is obtained by the reaction of ethanol with sodium?

  • (A) \( O_2 \) gas
  • (B) \( H_2 \) gas
  • (C) \( C_2H_4 \) gas
  • (D) \( C_2H_6 \) gas
Correct Answer: (B) \( H_2 \) gas
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N/A Quick Tip: The reaction of ethanol with sodium metal releases hydrogen gas.


Question 14:

The number of sex chromosomes in humans is

  • (A) 23
  • (B) 2
  • (C) 21
  • (D) 20
Correct Answer: (B) 2
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N/A Quick Tip: Humans have 2 sex chromosomes (XX in females, XY in males) and 44 autosomes.


Question 15:

Intake of oxygen from outside of the body and breakdown of food sources as per requirement of the cell is called

  • (A) Excretion
  • (B) Reproduction
  • (C) Respiration
  • (D) Photosynthesis
Correct Answer: (C) Respiration
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N/A Quick Tip: Respiration involves oxygen intake and the breakdown of food to produce energy.


Question 16:

The main thinking part of the brain is called

  • (A) Forebrain
  • (B) Midbrain
  • (C) Hind brain
  • (D) Cerebellum
Correct Answer: (A) Forebrain
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N/A Quick Tip: The forebrain controls higher cognitive functions, including thinking and decision-making.


Question 17:

Which of the following plants has a unisexual flower?

  • (A) Hibiscus
  • (B) Mustard
  • (C) Pea
  • (D) Papaya
Correct Answer: (D) Papaya
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N/A Quick Tip: Unisexual flowers contain only male or female reproductive parts. Papaya is a unisexual plant.


Question 18:

How much organic matter reaches from one trophic level to the next trophic level?

  • (A) 0%
  • (B) 10%
  • (C) 50%
  • (D) 100%
Correct Answer: (B) 10%
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N/A Quick Tip: The 10% rule states that only 10% of energy is passed on to the next trophic level.


Question 19:

The product of photosynthesis in plants is

  • (A) Protein + Oxygen + Water
  • (B) Glucose + Oxygen + Water
  • (C) Fat + Nitrogen + Water
  • (D) Fat + Carbon dioxide + Water
Correct Answer: (B) Glucose + Oxygen + Water
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N/A Quick Tip: Photosynthesis produces glucose (\( C_6H_{12}O_6 \)) and oxygen as its primary products.


Question 20:

Which among the following is not a plant hormone?

  • (A) Auxin
  • (B) Gibberellin
  • (C) Estrogen
  • (D) Cytokinin
Correct Answer: (C) Estrogen
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N/A Quick Tip: Estrogen is an animal hormone, not a plant hormone.


Question 21:

(i) Which type of mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in cars? Why do we prefer it?

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Convex mirrors provide a wider view, making them ideal for rear-view mirrors in vehicles.


Question 22:

(ii) An object of 3 cm height is placed at a distance of 8 cm from a concave mirror which produces a virtual image of 4.5 cm height. Find the position of the image and focal length of the mirror.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: For a concave mirror, a virtual image is formed when the object is placed between the pole and the focus.


Question 22:

(i) What is short-sightedness (myopia)? Explain with a ray diagram. This defect is corrected by which type of lens?

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Myopia is corrected using a concave lens, which helps in diverging light rays before they enter the eye.


Question 22:

(ii) Explain why the colour of the clear sky appears blue.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Rayleigh scattering causes blue light to scatter more than other wavelengths, making the sky appear blue.


Question 23:

(i) What are the factors on which the force acting on a current-carrying conductor depends when placed in a uniform magnetic field? Write the rule to find the direction of this force.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule helps determine the direction of force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.


Question 23:

(ii) What is the unit of specific resistance? A resistance of 25 ( Omega ) is connected to a 12-volt battery. Calculate the heat energy in joules generated per minute.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Heat energy (\( H \)) in a resistor is calculated using \( H = I^2 R t \).


Question 24:

In the circuit given below five resistances of 10 Ω, 40 Ω, 20 Ω, 30 Q and 60 2 are connected as shown to a battery of 18 volt.

(i)Total resistance of the circuit

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: For resistors in parallel, use \( \frac{1}{R_{eq}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} \), and for resistors in series, add them directly.


Question 24:

(ii) Total current flowing in the circuit

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Ohm’s Law states that current \( I = \frac{V}{R} \). Knowing total resistance and voltage allows calculating total current.


Question 24:

(iii)Potential difference between points A and B

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Potential difference (\( V \)) is calculated using \( V = IR \), where \( I \) is the current and \( R \) is the resistance between two points.


Question 24:

OR(i) Draw the pattern of the magnetic lines of force produced due to a current-carrying circular loop.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: The magnetic field around a current-carrying circular loop forms concentric circles, and its direction follows the right-hand thumb rule.


Question 24:

(ii) What is an electromagnet? State its two uses.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Electromagnets work only when current flows and are widely used in medical and industrial applications.


Question 24:

(iii) How does an electromagnet differ from a permanent magnet?

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Unlike permanent magnets, electromagnets can be switched on or off and have adjustable strength.


Question 25:

(a) State any two properties of the electrochemical series.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: The electrochemical series ranks elements based on their electrode potential, aiding in reactivity and displacement reactions.


Question 25:

(b) Explain the formation of ( Na^+ Cl^- ) by combination of Na atom (Atomic number 11) and Cl atom (Atomic number 17).

 
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N/A Quick Tip: Ionic bonds form when one atom donates electrons and another accepts them to complete their octets.


Question 26:

(a) Neutralisation reaction

 
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N/A Quick Tip: Neutralisation reactions help in maintaining pH balance and are used in antacids and wastewater treatment.


Question 26:

(b) Reduction reaction

 
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N/A Quick Tip: Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state. It occurs simultaneously with oxidation in redox reactions.


Question 27:

(a) Sodium oxide reacts with water

 
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N/A Quick Tip: Sodium oxide (\( Na_2O \)) dissolves in water to form sodium hydroxide, a strong base.


Question 27:

(b) Dry chlorine gas reacts with dry slaked lime

 
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N/A Quick Tip: This reaction produces bleaching powder (\( CaOCl_2 \)), used for disinfection.


Question 27:

(c) Ethanol reacts with excess of concentrated \( H_2SO_4 \) at 160°C to 170°C

 
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N/A Quick Tip: Ethanol undergoes dehydration in the presence of concentrated \( H_2SO_4 \) to form ethene.


Question 27:

(d) Ethanoic acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Ethanoic acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate to release carbon dioxide gas, which is observed as effervescence.


Question 27:

(e) Ethanol reacts with ethanoic acid in presence of concentrated \( H_2SO_4 )

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: This esterification reaction forms ethyl ethanoate, which has a fruity smell.


Question 27:

(f) Ethane is allowed to burn in air

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Ethane undergoes complete combustion in oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water vapor.


Question 27:

OR (a) Write a short note on pH of a solution.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: pH is a logarithmic scale where a decrease in one unit means a tenfold increase in acidity.


Question 27:

(b) Write a short note on unsaturated hydrocarbon.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Unsaturated hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions, making them useful in polymer production and industrial applications.


Question 27:

© (i) Structure:
 

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: In IUPAC nomenclature, the longest carbon chain containing the functional groups is chosen, and priority is given to the triple bond over the hydroxyl group.


Question 27:

(ii) Structure:
 

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: In IUPAC nomenclature, alcohols are named with the suffix -ol, and the position of the hydroxyl (-OH) group is indicated by the lowest possible number.


Question 28:

(i) Fission

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Fission is common in unicellular organisms like Amoeba and Paramecium.


Question 28:

(ii) Fragmentation

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Fragmentation occurs in multicellular organisms like Spirogyra and some fungi.


Question 28:

(iii) Regeneration

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Regeneration is common in lower animals like Planaria and Starfish.


Question 28:

(iv) Budding

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Budding is common in organisms like Hydra and Yeast.


Question 29:

(i) Ecosystem

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: An ecosystem consists of biotic and abiotic factors interacting for survival and sustainability.


Question 29:

(ii) Ozone layer

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: The ozone layer protects life on Earth from UV rays, but pollutants like CFCs are depleting it.


Question 30:

Describe in brief the structure of the kidney in humans and also describe its functions.

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: The kidneys filter around 50 gallons of blood daily, maintaining homeostasis and detoxifying the body.


Question 30:

(i) Geotropism in plants

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Geotropism helps roots anchor plants in soil and absorb nutrients while guiding shoots towards light.


Question 30
(ii) 
Growth hormones in humans
Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Growth hormones are essential for height, muscle development, and metabolism in humans.


Question 30:

(iii) Heterotrophic nutrition

Correct Answer:
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N/A Quick Tip: Heterotrophic organisms depend on plants or other animals for energy and survival.



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