Class 10 – Science
Chapter 6: Life Processes
🟩 SECTION A (1 mark each)
Q1. Which of the following is a correct pathway for food in the human alimentary canal?
a) Mouth → Stomach → Small Intestine → Large Intestine
b) Mouth → Small Intestine → Stomach → Large Intestine
c) Mouth → Large Intestine → Small Intestine → Stomach
d) Mouth → Stomach → Large Intestine → Small Intestine
Q2. Which enzyme is present in saliva?
a) Pepsin
b) Trypsin
c) Amylase
d) Lipase
Q3. The breakdown of glucose in absence of oxygen occurs in:
a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Muscles
d) Lungs
Q4. Which part of nephron is responsible for filtration of blood?
a) Loop of Henle
b) Glomerulus
c) Collecting duct
d) Bowman's capsule
Q5. The function of xylem is:
a) Transport of food
b) Transport of water
c) Transport of hormones
d) Transport of oxygen
Q6. Which of the following is an autotroph?
a) Fungi
b) Amoeba
c) Green plant
d) Yeast
Q7. Anaerobic respiration in yeast produces:
a) Lactic acid
b) Alcohol and CO₂
c) Oxygen and alcohol
d) Glucose
Q8. In humans, excretory system consists of:
a) Lungs
b) Nephridia
c) Neurons
d) Kidneys
Q9. Photosynthesis takes place in:
a) Mitochondria
b) Ribosome
c) Chloroplast
d) Cytoplasm
Q10. What is the main product of photosynthesis?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Glucose
d) Water
Q11. Which blood vessels carry blood from heart to lungs?
a) Pulmonary artery
b) Pulmonary vein
c) Aorta
d) Vena cava
Q12. The opening and closing of stomata is regulated by:
a) Xylem cells
b) Phloem cells
c) Guard cells
d) Root hairs
Q13. Blood from the body enters the heart through:
a) Left atrium
b) Right atrium
c) Left ventricle
d) Right ventricle
Q14. The energy currency of the cell is:
a) DNA
b) ATP
c) RNA
d) ADP
Q15. Which component of blood helps in clotting?
a) RBC
b) WBC
c) Platelets
d) Plasma
Q16. The small intestine receives secretions from:
a) Stomach and pancreas
b) Liver and pancreas
c) Liver and gall bladder
d) Stomach and liver
Q17. In plants, food is transported by:
a) Xylem
b) Phloem
c) Guard cells
d) Cortex
Q18. Which among the following is the correct sequence of air passage during inhalation?
a) Nostrils → Trachea → Pharynx → Lungs
b) Trachea → Nostrils → Lungs → Pharynx
c) Nostrils → Pharynx → Trachea → Lungs
d) Pharynx → Nostrils → Lungs → Trachea
Q19.
Assertion (A): Photosynthesis is essential for life on Earth.
Reason (R): Oxygen released during photosynthesis is used by all living beings for respiration.
Options:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
Q20.
Assertion (A): Kidneys play an important role in excretion.
Reason (R): Kidneys regulate the heartbeat.
Options:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
🟧 SECTION B (2 marks each)
(5 Very Short Answer Questions)
Q21. What are the raw materials for photosynthesis?
Q22. State two differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
Q23. What is peristalsis? Where does it occur?
Q24. Write the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Q25. How does transpiration help in upward movement of water in plants?
🟨 SECTION C (3 marks each)
Q26. Differentiate between arteries and veins (3 points).
Q27. How do guard cells regulate the opening and closing of stomata?
Q28. Explain how water and minerals are transported in plants.
Q29. Draw a labeled diagram of human excretory system.
Q30. Describe the process of digestion in the small intestine.
Q31. Why is double circulation necessary in humans?
🟥 SECTION D (5 marks each)
Q32. Explain the mechanism of photosynthesis in plants. Include the role of chlorophyll and stomata.
Q33. Describe the process of transportation in human beings. Include heart structure and its
functioning.
Q34. Explain the process of urine formation in human beings. Draw a labeled diagram of a nephron.
Q35. Describe the pathway of food in the human digestive system. Name the enzymes involved in
digestion and their functions.
🟦 SECTION E (Case-Based Questions: 1+1+2 marks each)**
Q36.
Read the passage and answer the questions:
Ravi observed that his potted plant drooped when he forgot to water it for a few days. After watering,
the plant became upright again.
a) Name the process responsible for the drooping and recovery.
b) Which tissue helps in transport of water in plants?
c) Explain how water is absorbed and transported in plants.
Q37.
A person complained of frequent urination and swelling in legs. The doctor suspected kidney
malfunction.
a) Which organ is likely affected?
b) Name the basic filtration unit in this organ.
c) What are the main steps of urine formation?
Q38.
During a biology experiment, students compared the number of bubbles released by an aquatic plant
under different light conditions.
a) Which life process was studied?
b) Which factor was being changed in the experiment?
c) Explain how light intensity affects this process.
