Physical Science Model Papers
Practice model papers for AP SSC Class 10 Physical Science — matching the BSE AP General Science Paper I pattern of 50 marks, 4 sections, 17 questions, and 2 hours.
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AP SSC Class 10 Model Paper 1 (2025-26)
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Total Marks
50
Duration
2 hours (incl. 15 min reading)
Section I
8 × 1 mark = 8 marks (very short answer)
Section II
3 × 2 marks = 6 marks (short answer)
Section III
3 × 4 marks = 12 marks (paragraph / numerical)
Section IV
3 × 8 marks = 24 marks (essay; internal choice)
Total Questions
17
Pass Mark
35%
Model Paper 1
Section I — 8 × 1 mark = 8 M
- 1Name the type of reaction: A + BC → AC + B.
- 2What is the pH of a neutral solution?
- 3Which metal is at the top of the reactivity series?
- 4Write the molecular formula of ethanol.
- 5State the SI unit of power of a lens.
- 6What type of mirror is used in the rear-view mirror of a vehicle?
- 7State Ohm's law in one sentence.
- 8What is the commercial unit of electrical energy?
Section II — 3 × 2 marks = 6 M
- 1Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of zinc with dilute sulphuric acid. State the type of reaction.
- 2What is neutralisation? Write one example reaction with a balanced equation.
- 3A convex lens has a power of +2 D. What is its focal length? Is the image formed real or virtual when the object is at 1 m?
Section III — 3 × 4 marks = 12 M (internal choice in one question)
- 1Explain the types of chemical reactions with one balanced equation and one real-life example each: (a) combination, (b) decomposition, (c) displacement, (d) double displacement.
- 2A concave mirror has focal length 12 cm. An object is placed 36 cm in front of the mirror. Find the image distance, nature, and magnification. Draw the ray diagram.
- 3Three resistors of 4 Ω, 6 Ω and 12 Ω are connected in parallel across a 12 V battery. Find: (a) equivalent resistance, (b) total current, (c) current through each resistor.
Section IV — 3 × 8 marks = 24 M (internal choice for each)
- 1Explain the properties of carbon that allow it to form a large number of compounds. Describe the homologous series of alkanes with structural formulae for the first four members. Write one chemical reaction each for: combustion of methane, addition of hydrogen to ethene, substitution in methane.
- 2Describe the human eye with a neat labelled diagram. Explain the defects of vision — myopia and hypermetropia — with ray diagrams showing how they are corrected.
- 3Explain electromagnetic induction. State Faraday's law. Describe the construction and working of an AC generator with a neat labelled diagram.