Goa Board Class 10 Sample Paper 2025 General Science

2025

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SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL SCIENCE
STD – X
C.W.S.N
2024-2025
First Mid Test Max Marks: 20

1. Weightage to Learning Outcomes:
Sr No. Learning Outcomes Marks Percentage of Marks
1. Knowledge 06 30%
2. Understanding 08 40%
3. Application 04 20%
4. Skill 02 10%
Total 20 100%

2. Weightage to Content/ Subject Units:
Ch. No. Units Marks Deletions
1 Chemical Reactions and Equations 4 No Deletions

7 Control and Coordination 5 No Deletions

12 Electricity 6 No Deletions

6 Life Processes 5 No Deletions

Total 20

First Mid Test (To be conducted in the First week of August)

Design of the Question Paper
First Mid Test Subjective
Class X
Subject: General Science Max Marks: 20
Year: 2024-2025
Time: 01 Hour

 Select the most appropriate word from those given below. Tick the right answer:
1) An exothermic reaction is a reaction which gives out (1)
 Bad odour
 Smoke
 Heat

 Observe the picture and answer the questions:

2) Name the gas that turns lime water milky. (1)
___________________________

 Select the most appropriate word from those given below. Tick the right
answer.

3) Gland that produces insulin is _______________ (1)
 Intestine
 Stomach
 Pancreas

4) The spinal cord is protected by the _______________ (1)
 Vertebral Column
 Skull
 Ribs

 Observe the diagram and answer the questions

5) Identify the gland marked as ‘X’ (1)
________________________

6) Name the hormone secreted by this gland. (1)

 Match the hormones given in Column ‘A’ in Column ‘B’ and write the correct
answer in Column ‘C’. (2)

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’
7) Thyroxine  Ovary
8) Oestrogen  Testes
 Thyroid Gland
 Pituitary gland

9)The normal voltage in our domestic electrical supply in India is _____ (1)
 220 volts
 110 volts
 55 volts

10) The instrument used to measure current is _________ (1)
 Ammeter
 Voltmeter
 Screw driver tester

 Observe the picture and answer the question

11) Identify the device in the above picture (1)
______________________

12) State one advantage of the above device. (1)

 Select the most appropriate word from those given below.
Tick the right one:-

13) Exchange of gases takes place in the __________ (1)
 Bronchi
 Alveoli
 Trachea

14) Cramps in our muscles are due to build up of ____________ (1)
 Acetic acid
 Carbonic acid
 Lactic acid

15) Energy for photosynthesis is provided by ____________ (1)
 Sunlight
 Chlorophyll
 Oxygen

 Look at the picture given and answer the questions

16) What are masses of bacterial cells together with food particulars that stick to
the teeth as seen in the picture called? (1)

17) How can we prevent this from happening? (1)

 Observe the following picture and label the following parts.

18) Stomach (1)
19) Oesophagus (1)

20) Where does complete digestion of food takes place? (1)

SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL SCIENCE
STD – X
C.W.S.N
2024-2025
First Term Max Marks: 70

1. Weightage to Learning Outcomes:
Sr No. Learning Outcomes Marks Percentage of Marks
1. Knowledge 21 30%
2. Understanding 28 40%
3. Application 14 20%
4. Skill 07 10%
Total 70 100%

2. Weightage to Content/Subject Units:
Ch. No. Units Marks Deletions
2. Acid, Bases and Salts 8 No Deletions

8. How do organisms reproduce 12 No Deletions

10. Light- Reflection & Refraction 6 No Deletions

11. Human Eye and the Colorful 8 No Deletions
World
1. Chemical Reaction and 4 No Deletions
Equation
7. Control and Coordination 11 No Deletions

12. Electricity 7 No Deletions

6. Life Processes 14 No Deletions

Total 70

First Term Portion (To be conducted in October)

Design of the Question Paper (Model Paper)
First Term Exam Subjective
Class X
Subject: General Science Max Marks: 70
Year: 2024-2025

 Observe the picture of a solution and answer the questions:

1) Is the solution an acid or a base? 1 Mk
__________________________

2) What is the reaction between an acid and a base called? 1 Mk
(i) Oxidation reaction (ii) Decomposition reaction (iii) Neutralization reaction

3) Acid turns _______. 1 Mk
 Red litmus paper blue
 Blue litmus paper red
 No change

 The man shown in the picture mixed acid with water. The glass broke and he burnt his
hands

4) Why did this happen? 1 Mk
_________________________________
_______________________________

5) What precaution must be taken when mixing acid with water? 1 Mk
____________________________________
_________________________________

 The picture shows a fire extinguisher

6) Nam the salt that is used in this fire extinguisher? 1 Mk
__________________________
7) Which gas is given out to extinguish the fire? 1 Mk
___________________________
8) State another one use of the salt. 1 Mk
_______________________________

 Observe the diagram showing the female reproductive system.
Label the following

9) Uterus. 1 Mk
10) Fallopian Tube. 1 Mk

 Name the following

11) The shedding of the lining of the uterus every month through the vagina as blood and
mucus. 1 Mk
_________________________________

12) A disc embedded in the wall of the uterus that passes glucose and oxygen from mother to
the embryo. 1 Mk
______________________
13) Diseases that can be transmitted by sexual contact. 1 Mk
_____________________

14) Any one contraceptive method. 1 Mk
______________________

 The diagram of a section of a flower shows the main parts of a flower.
Label the following:

15) Stamen. 1 Mk
16) Ovules. 1 Mk

 The picture shows transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma.

17) Name the type of pollination taking place in the above picture. 1 Mk
18) Name two agent that is important for transfer of pollen grains. 1 Mk
19) What do pollen grains contain? 1 Mk

20) This leaf is of a _______________ 1 Mk
 Hibiscus plant
 Bryophyllum plant
 Pumpkin plant

 Look at the ray diagram given below and answer:

21) Name the type of lens. 1 Mk
22)What is the distance ‘f’ called? 1 Mk
23) Describe the image formed. 1 Mk
Mirrors used as vehicle rear view mirrors allow the driver to see much larger area behind.
24) Name the type of mirror used in vehicle as rear view mirror. 1 Mk

25) Name the type of mirrors used by dentist. 1 Mk

26) The image of the teeth that the dentist sees is ________. 1 Mk
 Diminished and erect
 Enlarged and erect
 Enlarged and inverted

 Select the most correct alternative from those given below. Tick the right answer:

27) The size of the pupil is control by : 1 Mk
 Iris
 Ciliary muscles
 Lens

28) Twinkling of stars is due to: 1 Mk
 Reflection
 Atmospheric refraction
 Dispersion

29) The delicate light sensitive membrane on which the image is formed is called
__________ 1 Mk
 Iris
 Retina
 Ciliary Body

 Observe the diagram of correction of eye defect given below and answer the following
questions:

30) Name the type of lens that is used to correct the defect. 1 Mk

31) The person with this defect can see (tick the right one) : 1 Mk
(i) Near objects clearly
(ii) Distant objects clearly

32) The eyeball in this defect may be (tick the right one) : 1 Mk
(i) Too long
(ii) Too short

 Observe the picture and answer the questions given below:

33) What is this band of colours called? 1 Mk
34) Name the colour that bends the most. 1 Mk

35) Decomposition of vegetable matter is an: 1 Mk
(i) Exothermic reaction (ii)Endothermic reaction (iii) Displacement reaction

36) The gas that turns limewater milky is: 1 Mk
(i) Oxygen (ii) Carbon dioxide (iii) Hydrogen

37) Write the type of reaction against the picture. 1 Mk

38) Name at least 2 metals that gets corroded. 1 Mk

39) Actions that we can control are called 1 Mk
(i) Involuntary actions
(ii) Voluntary actions
(iii) Reflex actions

40) Insulin is produced by the 1 Mk
(i) Intestine
(ii) Stomach
(iii) Pancreas

 Match the part in Column ‘A’ with the function in Colum ‘B’ and write the correct
answer in Column ‘C’: 3 Mk

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’ Column ‘C’
41. Nerves  protects the brain _____________
42. Skull  controls reflex movements______________
43. Spinal Cord  transmits messages _____________
 controls growth

44) Respiration is an ________ 1 Mk
 Endothermic reaction
 Exothermic reaction
 Combination reaction

 The picture shows a woman with a swelling in front of the neck

45) What is the swelling in front of the neck called? 1 Mk
46) Deficiency of a certain hormone causes this disease. Name the hormone. 1 Mk
47) Iodine is required for the manufacture of which hormone? 1 Mk
48) Name the gland that produces this hormone. 1 Mk
49) Where is this gland located? 1 Mk

50) In an electric bulb electrical energy is converted to. 1 Mk
 Heat and light
 Light only
 Heat only
51) The normal voltage in our domestic electricity supply in India is: 1 Mk
(i) 220 volts (ii) 110 volts (iii) 55 volts

 John found that the electric current in his house had gone off as the fuse wire had been
broken.

52) What will John do to replace the electric current in his house? 1 Mk
53) Name 2 metals use to make electric fuse wires. 1 Mk

Column A Column B Column C
54) Live wire ____________ 1 Mk
 green
55) Earth wire ____________ 1 Mk
 blue
 red

56) The unit used to measure electrical potential difference is ______ 1 Mk
(i) Volt
(ii) Walt
(iii) Ampere

57) The total amount of urine that is produced in one day is approximately: 1 Mk
(i) 1-2 litres (ii) 3-4 litres (iii) 9-10 litres

58) The organ that stores the urine is called: 1 Mk
(i) Kidney (ii) ureter (iii) urinary bladder

 Given below is a diagram of the Digestive System in human beings.

Look at the picture and label the following:
59) (a) Liver. 1 Mk
60) (b) Large intestine. 1 Mk

 Look at the pictures representing a certain type of blood vessel in the human body and
answer the questions

61) Identify the blood vessel. 1 Mk

62) Give one difference between arteries and veins. 1 Mk

 Respiratory system helps in the breakdown of Glucose to give energy for various life
processes.

63) Identify the part labelled as ‘B’. 1 Mk
64) What is the function of the ‘alveoli’ labelled as ‘C’? 1 Mk

 Match the gland in Column ‘A’ with the enzyme in Column ‘B’ and write the correct
answer in Column ‘C’. (2 Mk)

Column A Column B Column C
65) Salivary gland  Bile Salts
66) Liver  Pepsin
 Amylase
 Lipase

 Look at the picture and answer the questions:

67) The above picture is a ______. 1 Mk
 Parasite
 Saprophyte
 Autotroph

68) Name any two Saprophytes. 1 Mk

69) The filtration unit in the kidneys is called ______ 1 Mk
 Tubule
 Nephron
 Urethra

70) The removal of nitrogenous waste through an artificial kidney is called 1 Mk
______________
 Respiration
 Transportation
 Hemodialysis

DESIGN OF THE QUESTION PAPER
FINAL BOARD EXAM – Subjective
Subject: General Science (CWSN) TIME : 3 Hrs.
Class : X YEAR : 2024-25 Max. Marks: 70
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The weightage or the distribution of marks over different dimensions of the question
paper shall be as follows :

1. Weightage to Learning Outcomes :
Sr.No Learning Outcomes Marks Percentage of Marks
1. Knowledge 36 51 %
2. Understanding 11 16 %
3. Application 16 23 %
4. Skill 07 10 %
Total 70 100

2. Weightage to Content/Subject Units :

Ch.No. Units Marks
1. Chemical Reactions 2
andEquations
2. Acids, Bases and Salts 7

3. Metals and Non-metals 6

6. Life Processes 12
7. Control and 8
Co-ordination
8. How do 10
Organisms
Reproduce?
10. Light-Reflection 5
andRefraction
11. Human Eye 6
andColourful
world
12. Electricity 6
15. Our Environment 8
Total 70

2. Scheme of Options
There will be no overall choice. While framing MCQ’s, no alternatives / options are to
be marked by using alphabets. All alternatives / options are to be indicated by using
bullet markings.

3. Weightage to Difficulty level of questions :

S.No. Estimated difficulty level of question Percentage
1 Easy 50%
2 Average 50%

A question may vary in difficulty level from individual to individual, as
such, the assessment in respect of each question will be made by the paper
setter on the basis of general anticipation from the group as awhole taking
the examination. This provision is only to make the paper balanced in its
weightage, rather than to determine the pattern of marking at any stage.

4. Number of Main Questions :
It has been decided to introduce serial wise question number and to do
away with sub-question among the questions.

2024-25

2024-25

Revised pattern of assessment/ grading in science for Std X with
effect from the academic year 2024-25:

First Mid First Term Innovative Final Practical’s Total
Test Test Board
Assignment/Exam
Project
(Internal
Marks)
marks marks marks marks marks marks
20 70 10 70 20 100

Final Board Exam:
Theory 70 marks + practical’s 20 marks+ Innovative Test (Internal
Marks) 10 marks
Internal marks, to be sent to the Goa Board, are solely based on an
innovative test. This may include activity- based assessments,
project work, case studies, or paper presentations.
Distribution of Practical marks in science for SSC examination:
Max. Marks: 20 marks Duration: 1 Hour
Long experiment: 10 marks
Short experiment: 5 marks
Journal: 5 marks

DESIGN OF THE QUESTION PAPER
FINAL BOARD EXAM – Subjective
Class: X
Subject: General Science (CWSN) Time: 3 hours Max Marks:- 70
YEAR 2024-25

1. Decomposition of vegetable matter is an ___________.
i) exothermic reaction ii) endothermic reaction iii) displacement reaction 1 Mk

2. The gas that turns lime water milk is ___________.
i) oxygen ii) carbon dioxide iii) hydrogen 1 Mk

3. Hydrochloric acid is a __________.
i) base ii) strong acid iii) neutral acid 1 Mk

4. In acqueous solution, hydrochloric acid forms _______ ions.
i) OH- ions ii) no ions iii) H+ ions 1 Mk
5. The reaction between an acid and a base is called __________.
i) oxidation reaction ii) decomposition reaction iii) neutralization reaction 1 Mk
6. We should take care while mixing acid with water. Give one reason. 1 Mk

7. Which is the correct method to dilute an acid? Tick the correct answer. 1 Mk
i) Water to Acid
ii) Acid to Water

8. How can we tell how strong an acid or a base is? 1 Mk
9. Name the acid present in Tamarind 1 Mk

10. The metal used to make foils in the below picture is __________. 1 Mk

11. Metals are drawn into thin wires. This property is called __________.
i) Ductility ii) Malleability iii) Sonorous 1 Mk

Match the following:
A B C
12. Malleability i. Bells ___________ 1 Mk
13. Sonorous ii. Wires ___________ 1 Mk
iii. Sheets
14. Look at the picture and name the metal. 1 Mk

15. Give one reason why this metal is used for cooking. 1 Mk

16. The enzyme that is found in the Saliva is __________.
i) pepsin ii) amylase iii) trypsin 1 Mk

17. The longest part of the alimentary canal is __________.
i) large intestine ii) small intestine iii) trypsin 1 Mk

Look at the picture and label the following:
18. Liver 1 Mk
19. Large Intestine 1 Mk

Match the following:
A B C
20. Autotroph i. Bread Mould ___________ 1 Mk
21. Saprophyte ii. Animal ___________ 1 Mk
iii. Hibiscus

22. Masses of bacterial cells together with food particles that stick to the teeth as seen in the
picture is called ___________. 1 Mk

23. How can we prevent this? Give any one point. 1 Mk

24. Identify the blood vessel. ____________ 1 Mk

25. Arteries are thick walled. Give reason. 1 Mk

 Observe the diagram (a) open stomatal pore (b) closed stomatal pore:

Answer the following questions:
26. Which case do you think that the plant has excess water (a) or (b)? 1 Mk
27. What is the function of the chloroplasts? 1 Mk

28. We can walk in a straight line. The part of the brain involved in this activity is ________.
i) the Cerebrum ii) the Cerebellum iii) the pons 1 Mk

29. Salivation and Vomiting is controlled by ________.
i) The Medulla ii) Cerebrum iii) Spinal Cord 1 Mk

30. Look at the picture of a Brain and label the Forebrain. 1 Mk
31. Label Hindbrain 1 Mk

32. Sima, accidentally touched the candle flame and her hand moved away from the flame
immediately. What is this action called? 1 Mk

33. These actions take place in the ________.
i) Brain ii) Spinal Cord iii) Peripheral Nerve 1 Mk

34. How is reflex action performed? 1 Mk

35. The spinal cord is protected by the _____ 1 Mk
 Skull
 Ribs
 Vertebral column

Look at the picture and label the following parts:
36. Anther 1 Mk
37. Ovary 1 Mk

38. The male gamets are produced in the________.
i) Ovary ii) Testes iii) Liver 1 Mk

39. The shedding of the lining of the uterus every month through the vagina as blood and mucus
is ________.
i) Menstruation ii) Fertilisation iii) Ovulation 1 Mk

Look at the picture and label the following parts:
40. Ovary 1 Mk
41. Fallopian Tube 1 Mk

42. Name any one disease transmitted by Sexual Contact. 1 Mk
43. Name any one Contraceptive method. 1 Mk

44. Write one change seen in girls during puberty. 1 Mk
45. How many eggs are released by the ovaries every month? 1 Mk

46. Look at the picture and name the lens. 1 Mk

47. Name the type of mirror used in vehicle as rear view mirror. 1 Mk
48. What is the distance ‘f’ called? 1 Mk
49. What is the size of the image? 1 Mk
50. Name the type of mirror used by the dentist. 1 Mk

51. The delicate light sensitive membrane on which the image is formed is called ________.
i) Iris ii) Retina iii) Ciliary Body 1 Mk

52. The delicate light sensitive membrane on which the image is formed is called ________.
i) Iris ii) Retina iii) Ciliary Body 1 Mk

53. The thin transparent covering that forms a bulge of the eye is called ________.
i) Pupil ii) Iris iii) Cornea 1 Mk

54. Name the part marked as ‘A’ in the picture. 1 Mk
‘A’

55. The eye ball in this defect is ________.
i) Too big ii) Too small iii) Normal 1 Mk
56. Name the defect. 1 Mk

57. The normal voltage in our domestic electricity supply in India is ________.
i) 220 volts ii) 110 volts iii) 55 volts 1 Mk
58. The unit used to measure electricity is ________.
i) volt ii) watt iii) ampere 1 Mk
59. Bulb is made up of ________ filament.
i) Iron ii) Tungsten iii) Zinc 1 Mk
60. Name the part shown in the picture. 1 Mk

61. The instrument used to measure electrical potential difference is _______ 1 Mk
 Ammeter
 Galvanometer
 Voltmeter

62. What is the colour of the earth wire? 1 Mk

63. An example of artificial ecosystem is _________.
i) forest ii) pond iii) garden 1 Mk

64. Pesticides enter the food chain through _________.
i) Plants and aquatic life ii) Carnivores iii) Omnivores 1 Mk

65. Name the primary produce in the given food chain. 1 Mk

66. Name the secondary consumer in the above food chain. 1 Mk

67. Why should we not kill all the rats? 1 Mk

68. Name one biotic component of a garden. 1 Mk

69. Why does the last trophic level receive less amount of energy? 1 Mk

70. The formula of ozone is (tick the right answer) 1 Mk
 O
 O2
 O3

The Evaluation Pattern for General Science
STD – X
C.W.S.N
Year 2024-2025
First Mid Test: 20 Marks
First Term Exam: 70 Marks
Preliminary Exam: 70 Marks

Final Board Exam
Theory 70 Marks + Practical 20 Marks + Innovative Test (Internal Marks) 10 Marks = 100
Marks.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT SCHEME YEAR 2024-2025
INNOVATIVE TEST
SUB: GENERAL SCIENCE
MAX MARKS: 20 (To be converted to 10 Marks)
Internal Assessment Guidelines: -
1) Activities and Assessment Criteria:
A Comprehensive list of activities and corresponding assessment criteria, each
carrying a maximum of 20 marks, is provided for internal assessment.

2) Student Choice under Guidance (Individual Activity):
Students are empowered to choose any one activity from the list under the guidance of
their teachers.

3) Maximum Marks Allocation:
Each chosen activity is allotted a maximum of 20 marks, ensuring a standardized
evaluation framework.

4) Record Maintenance:
A meticulous record of each student’s activity must be maintained in both hard and
soft copies, facilitating scrutiny by the Board.

5) Individual Contribution in Groups:
In Group activities, every student is required to actively participate in presenting data.
Additionally, each student must maintain a separate report for evaluation.

6) Adaptation by Guide Teachers:
Guide teachers have the flexibility to adapt or modify activities based on subject –
specific requirements, grade levels and the unique interests of students. The emphasis
is on promoting unique interests of students. The emphasis is on promoting creativity,
critical thinking and a hands-on learning approach.

7) Innovative Test for Internal Marks:
Internal marks, to be sent to the Goa Board, are solely based on an innovative test.
This may include activity-based assessments, project work, case studies or paper
presentations.

8) Timeline for Activity Completion:
Each student is expected to complete the assigned activity between July and
December, ensuring a consistent and structured approach to internal assessment.

Syllabus for Innovative Test Exam
Total Marks: - 20

 Choose any one
1. Make a poster showing physical properties of metals.

2. List down 10 edible items and specify the acid present in them. Use pictures and explain
the method used to find acid in the given items.

3. Explain the process of fertilisation in Human being. (use pictures and make a chart).

4. Sources of energy (any 3) Do a power point presentation.

5. Poster showing 6 trophic level of food chain in an ecosystem and explain it in detail,
(include Human being in the last trophic level).

6. Prepare a model of Human Digestive system. Do the correct labelling and explain the
process of digestion to your teacher.

7. Prepare a model of Human excretory system. Do the correct labelling and explain the
process of excretion to your teacher

8. Prepare a working model of windmill and explain how wind energy is obtained.

9. Make a working model of simple electric circuit and explain it to your tr. as how the
current is passed.

10. Make a list of various fuels used in your locality (minimum four). State how these fuel
leads to global warming.

11. Prepare a chart explaining the three R's. (use creativity)

12. Prepare a chart to explain how self-pollination and cross pollination takes place in
flowering plants.

Evaluation Sheet

Max marks:- 20
1. Relevance of the topic. 2marks

2. Data collection and analysis. 4marks

3. Creativity/innovation. 6marks

4. Presentation of ideas and neatness. 4marks

5. Oral presentation. 4 marks

Note :-
1. Direct print out of the information about the assignment will not be allowed. However
small printed matter highlighting certain points on chart/ poster is allowed.
2. Readymade projects will not be accepted.
3. Only Environment friendly material should be used as far as possible.
4. Fancy material/decoration/colourful paper must be avoided.
5. Submit your work on allotted time.

EVALUATION SHEET
Internal Assessment SUB: General Science Max Marks: 20
Name of the School ______________________________
School Code
Subject teacher
Relevance of the topic

To be converted to 10
Name of the Students

Presentation of Ideas
Name of the Activity

Data collection and

Oral Presentation
and neatness

Total Marks
Creativity /
Innovation
Analysis
Roll No

2 Mks 4 Mks 6 Mks 4 Mks 4 Mks 20 10

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