ICSE Class X Biology Sample Paper (11)

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Section – I 

Q.1

(a) Name the following :-

       (i) The shortest phase of mitosis.                

      (ii) The unit of the nervous system.

     (iii) Shrinkage of protoplasm when a cell is kept in salt solution.

     (iv) The site of production of sperm in man.

      (v) Protein deficiency disease.

(b) Choose the most appropriate answer :

        (i) DPT stands for :

             [p] Diphtheria, Polio and Tetanus                                   [q] Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus

             [r] Dysentery, Polio and Typhoid                                    [s] Diphtheria, Polio and Typhoid.

       (ii) Population explosion has led to :

            [p] Environmental pollution                                              [q] Deforestation

            [r] Shortage of natural resources                                     [s] Better medical facilities to people.

      (iii) Secretion of indocrine glands are called :

            [p] Hormones                                                                     [q] Enzymes

            [r] Nucleic acids                                                                [s] Amino acids.

     (iv) Which of the following does not affect the rate of transpiration ?

            [p] Light                                                                              [q] Humidity

            [r] Wind                                                                               [s] Age of the plant.

     (v) Removal of anthers from flowers artificially is known as :

           [p] Castration                                                                     [q] Emasculation

           [r] Cutting                                                                           [s] Cross-pollination.

(c) Complete the following statements by choosing the correct alternative out of those given in brackets.

     (i) The spindle fibres are made of ___________ [Microtubule / Matrix / Cenriole].

    (ii) Starch can be tested by _________ [Iodine / Hydrochloric acid / Alcohol].

   (iii) Calcium carbonate particles present in endolymph are called ________ [Otolith / ampuiiae / Cochlea].

   (iv) Testis is covered by _________ [Theca externa / Theca interna / Tunica albuginea].

    (v) Serum gives ____________ [Active immunity / Passive immunity / No immunity].

(d) Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

     (i) Hypertrichosis is X-linked. [ ].

    (ii) Root hair are thin, delicate prolongations of cortex. [ ].

   (iii) Hormones are produced by exocrine glands. [ ].

   (iv) The cutting of fallopian tube in female is called vasectomy. [ ].

    (v) The Red Cross symbol can be seen on ambulances. [ ].

(e) Define the following terms :-

      (i) Mitosis,                                                 (ii) Guttation,

     (iii) Hypermetropia,                                   (iv) Fertilization and                                (v) Immunity.

(f) Differentiate between the following terms :-

       (i) Test cross and Back cross,                (ii) Diffusion and Osmosis,                   (iii) Natality and Mortality

     (iv)Antiseptic and Disinfectant,                (v) Congenital disorder and Acquired diseases. 

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