Class 10 Science Test
Reproduction
1. What is the importance of DNA copying in reproduction?
2. Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction.
3. Explain the process of binary fission in Amoeba.
4. Describe the process of fertilisation in humans.
5. What is the role of placenta in reproduction?
6. Write two differences between self-pollination and cross-pollination.
7. How does reproduction help in providing stability to the population of species?
8. Explain vegetative propagation with two examples.
9. What is regeneration? Give an example.
10. Why is variation beneficial to the species but not necessarily for the individual?
Control and Coordination
1. What is the function of the nervous system in animals?
2. Differentiate between voluntary, involuntary and reflex actions.
3. What are plant hormones? Name four types and their functions.
4. Explain the structure and function of a neuron with a diagram.
5. How does the human brain control voluntary actions?
6. Why is the use of iodised salt advisable?
7. Write the functions of the cerebrum, cerebellum and medulla in the human brain.
8. What are the main functions of the plant hormone auxin?
9. How does feedback mechanism regulate the hormone secretion?
10. What is phototropism? Explain with an example.
Light – Reflection and Refraction
1. State the laws of reflection of light.
2. What is the relation between the radius of curvature and focal length of a spherical
mirror?
3. Draw a ray diagram to show the image formed by a concave mirror when the object is
placed between F and P.
4. What is the mirror formula? Define the terms used.
5. Define the refractive index of a medium.
6. State the laws of refraction.
7. Draw a ray diagram for the formation of image by a convex lens when the object is placed
at 2F.
8. Define the power of a lens. Write its SI unit.
9. What is meant by dispersion of white light?
10. Explain why the sun appears reddish early in the morning.