ANN MARY SCHOOL

Class X – Yoga
1st Unit Test (July 2026)

Answer Key

SECTION A (1 × 5 = 5)
Q1. Choose the correct answer

✅
i. The largest part of the human brain is​
(c) Cerebrum

✅ (b) Stimulating glandular secretions and reducing

ii. Yoga helps maintain endocrine health mainly by​

stress
iii. The heart is enclosed in a double-layered membrane

✅
known as​
(c) Pericardium

✅ (b) 120 days

iv. Average life span of RBCs​

✅ (d) Meninges
v. The skull and three protective layers are known as​
SECTION A – TRUE/FALSE (1 × 5 = 5)

❌
i. The pancreas is an exocrine gland only.​
False

✅ True
ii. Adrenaline prepares the body for emergency situations.​

iii. Angina pectoris is a permanent condition caused by

❌
complete blockage of blood flow.​
False
iv. The pericardium is a single-layered membrane that

❌
increases friction.​
False
v. Yoga helps stimulate endocrine glands and maintain

✅
hormonal balance.​
True
SECTION B (Attempt any 7) (2 Marks
Each)
Q1. What is lymph? Name one component of the
lymphatic system.
Answer
Lymph is a colourless tissue fluid containing lymphocytes
that circulates through lymph vessels.
One component:
●​ Lymph nodes​
OR
●​ Lymph vessels​
OR
●​ Spleen​
OR
●​ Thymus

Q2. State two effects of under-secretion of growth

hormone.
Answer
●​ Dwarfism
●​ Delayed physical growth
Q3. Name the four chambers of the heart and one
function of any one chamber.
Four chambers
●​ Right Atrium
●​ Right Ventricle
●​ Left Atrium
●​ Left Ventricle
One function
Example:​
Left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body.

Q4. Differentiate between RBCs and WBCs.

RBC WBC

Carry oxygen Fight infections

No nucleus (mature) Have nucleus

Q5. Name the five sense organs.

●​ Eyes
●​ Ears
●​ Nose
 ●​ Tongue
●​ Skin

Q6. State the location of the heart and its approximate

size.
Location
●​ Between the two lungs in the thoracic cavity
(mediastinum), slightly towards the left.
Size
●​ Approximately the size of a closed fist.

Q7. Function of heart valves and name any two

valves.
Function
Heart valves prevent the backflow of blood and ensure
one-way flow.
Any two
●​ Tricuspid valve
●​ Bicuspid (Mitral) valve
●​ Pulmonary valve
●​ Aortic valve
(Any two)
Q8. State any two functions of the lymphatic system.
Any two:
●​ Returns excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream.
●​ Helps fight infections.
●​ Absorbs fats from the small intestine.

Q9. Name the main divisions of the nervous system.

●​ Central Nervous System (CNS)

●​ Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Q10. What is the main function of the thyroid gland?

Produces thyroxine hormone that regulates metabolism,
growth and development.
SECTION C (Attempt any 2) (3 Marks
Each)

Q1. Adrenal Glands

Location
Situated on the upper surface of each kidney.

Parts

●​ Adrenal Cortex
●​ Adrenal Medulla

Hormones

●​ Cortisol
●​ Aldosterone
●​ Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
●​ Noradrenaline

Functions

●​ Helps during stress (fight or flight)

●​ Regulates blood pressure
●​ Controls salt and water balance
●​ Maintains glucose metabolism
(Award marks for a neat labelled diagram.)
Q2. Components of Blood and Blood Disorders

Components
1. Plasma
●​ Transports nutrients, hormones and wastes.
2. Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
●​ Carry oxygen.
3. White Blood Cells (WBCs)
●​ Protect against diseases.
4. Platelets
●​ Help in blood clotting.

Any Two Blood Disorders

Anaemia
●​ Cause: Low haemoglobin or iron deficiency.
●​ Effect: Fatigue, weakness.
Leukaemia
●​ Cause: Cancer of WBCs.
●​ Effect: Reduced immunity, abnormal WBC production.
(Other acceptable disorders include Haemophilia,
Thalassaemia, Sickle Cell Anaemia.)
Q3. Circulation of Blood, Systole & Diastole

Blood Circulation

●​ Deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium through

the vena cava.
●​ Right atrium → Right ventricle.
●​ Right ventricle pumps blood to lungs through the
pulmonary artery.
●​ Oxygenated blood returns via pulmonary veins to the
left atrium.
●​ Left atrium → Left ventricle.
●​ Left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body
through the aorta.

Systole
Contraction phase of the heart when blood is pumped out.

Diastole
Relaxation phase when the heart chambers fill with blood.

Role of Valves
Prevent backflow of blood and maintain one-way
circulation.

Suitable Yoga Practices

Any suitable examples:
Asanas
●​ Tadasana
●​ Bhujangasana
●​ Setu Bandhasana
●​ Vrikshasana
●​ Shavasana
Pranayama
●​ Anulom Vilom
●​ Nadi Shodhana
●​ Bhramari
●​ Deep Breathing

Total Marks: 30
This answer key aligns well with the ICSE Class X Yoga
syllabus and is suitable for evaluation and awarding
marks.
 ## ANN MARY SCHOOL
1st UNIT TEST — JULY, 2026

SUBJECT: YOGA (CLASS X)

ANSWER KEY & MARKING SCHEME

## SECTION A (10 Marks)

Q1. Multiple Choice Questions [1 × 5 = 5 Marks]

​ c) Cerebrum (The largest part of the human brain) — [1 Mark]
​ b) Stimulating glandular secretions and reducing stress (Yoga's
primary mechanism for endocrine health) — [1 Mark]
​ c) Pericardium (The double-layered membrane enclosing the heart) — [1
Mark]
​ b) 120 days (The average life span of RBCs) — [1 Mark]
​ d) Meninges (The three protective layers beneath the skull) — [1 Mark]

Q2. True or False [1 × 5 = 5 Marks]

​ False (The pancreas is a heterocrine/dual gland, possessing both exocrine
and endocrine functions) — [1 Mark]
​ True (Adrenaline is the "fight-or-flight" hormone that prepares the body for
emergencies) — [1 Mark]
​ False (Angina pectoris is temporary chest pain caused by reduced blood
flow/partial blockage, not permanent complete blockage) — [1 Mark]
​ False (The pericardium is double-layered and contains fluid to reduce
friction) — [1 Mark]
​ True (Yoga aids in regulating glandular function and maintaining
homeostasis) — [1 Mark]

## SECTION B (14 Marks)

(Students are required to attempt any 7 questions. Each question carries 2
marks)
Q1. What is lymph? Name one component of the lymphatic
system.
​ Definition: Lymph is a colorless fluid containing white blood cells
(especially lymphocytes) that bathes the tissues and drains through the
lymphatic system into the bloodstream. — [1 Mark]
​ Component (Any one): Lymph nodes, Lymphatic vessels, Spleen,
Tonsils, or Thymus. — [1 Mark]

Q2. State two effects of under-secretion of growth hormone.

​ Effect 1: Dwarfism in children (stunted physical growth, resulting in short
stature). — [1 Mark]
​ Effect 2: Decreased muscle mass, weakness, or metabolic imbalances (in
adults). — [1 Mark]

Q3. Name the four chambers of the human heart and state one
function of any one chamber.
​ Chambers: Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle. (All 4
named correctly) — [1 Mark]
​ Function (Any one):
​ Right Atrium: Receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
​ Right Ventricle: Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
​ Left Atrium: Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.
​ Left Ventricle: Pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. — [1
Mark]

Q4. Differentiate between Red Blood Cells (RBCs) and White

Blood Cells (WBCs) on the basis of structure and function.
Feature Red Blood Cells (RBCs) White Blood Cells
(WBCs)

Structure [1 Mark] Circular, biconcave, Irregular/amoeboid

disc-like, and lack a shape and possess a
distinct nucleus.
 nucleus (enucleated) at
maturity.

Function [1 Mark] Transport oxygen from Defend the body against

lungs to tissues via infections and foreign
hemoglobin. pathogens.

Q5. What are the five sense organs? Name all five sense organs.
​ Definition/Concept: Sense organs are specialized organs containing
sensory receptors that detect external stimuli and transmit signals to the
nervous system. — [1 Mark]
​ Names: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Tongue, and Skin. (All 5 named correctly) — [1
Mark]

Q6. State the location of the heart and mention its approximate
size.
​ Location: Located in the thoracic cavity (chest), between the lungs,
slightly tilted towards the left side, behind the sternum. — [1 Mark]
​ Size: Approximately the size of a closed fist of an individual. — [1 Mark]

Q7. What is the function of heart valves? Name any two valves
present in the human heart.
​ Function: Heart valves prevent the backward flow of blood, ensuring that
blood flows strictly in a unidirectional manner through the heart. — [1
Mark]
​ Valves (Any two): Tricuspid valve, Bicuspid (Mitral) valve, Aortic
semilunar valve, or Pulmonary semilunar valve. — [1 Mark]

Q8. State any two functions of the lymphatic system.

(Any two of the following for 1 + 1 = 2 Marks)
​ It drains excess interstitial fluid from tissue spaces back into the blood.
​ It transports dietary lipids and lipid-soluble vitamins absorbed by the
gastrointestinal tract.
 ​ It filters pathogens and mounts immune responses using lymphocytes
(white blood cells) to protect the body against infections.

Q9. Name the main divisions of the nervous system.

​ Central Nervous System (CNS): Comprising the brain and spinal cord. —
[1 Mark]
​ Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): Comprising cranial and spinal nerves
(further divided into Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems). — [1
Mark]

Q10. What is the main function of the thyroid gland?

​ The thyroid gland secretes hormones (primarily Thyroxine/T
​ 4
​ ​

​ and Triiodothyronine/T
​ 3
​ ​

​ ) that regulate the body's Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), controlling energy
consumption, protein synthesis, and physical and mental
growth/development. — [2 Marks]

## SECTION C (6 Marks)
(Students are required to attempt any 2 questions. Each question carries 3
marks)

Q1. Write a detailed note on the adrenal glands with well labelled
diagram and their functions.
​ Structure & Location: Adrenal glands are a pair of triangular, cap-like
endocrine glands located superior to each kidney. They consist of an outer
Adrenal Cortex and an inner Adrenal Medulla. — [0.5 Mark]
​ Diagram: A neat sketch showing the location on top of the kidney, with
clear labeling differentiating the outer cortex and inner medulla. — [1
Mark]
​ Functions:
 ​ Adrenal Cortex: Secretes Cortisol (regulates metabolism and stress
response) and Aldosterone (regulates salt/water balance).
​ Adrenal Medulla: Secretes Adrenaline (Epinephrine) and
Noradrenaline, which drive the "fight-or-flight" response by
increasing heart rate, respiration, and blood glucose during stress.
— [1.5 Marks]

Q2. Explain the components of blood and their functions. Also

describe any two blood disorders along with their causes and
effects.
​ Components of Blood & Functions:
​ Plasma (Liquid matrix): Carries water, nutrients, hormones, and
waste materials.
​ RBCs (Erythrocytes): Transport oxygen using hemoglobin.
​ WBCs (Leukocytes): Immune protection against foreign invaders.
​ Platelets (Thrombocytes): Responsible for blood clotting/coagulation.
— [1 Mark]
​ Blood Disorders (Any two with cause & effect): — [2 Marks]
​ Anemia: Caused by iron deficiency or low hemoglobin; causes
fatigue, weakness, and pale skin due to reduced oxygen delivery.
​ Leukemia: A type of cancer caused by rapid, abnormal
overproduction of white blood cells; impairs the body's immune
defense and normal blood cell production.
​ Hemophilia: A genetic disorder resulting in a deficiency of specific
clotting factors; causes excessive, prolonged bleeding even from
minor injuries.

Q3. Explain the circulation of blood in the human heart, including

systole and diastole, and the role of valves. Also mention
suitable yoga practices and breathing techniques that improve
the efficiency of the circulatory system (name them)
​ Circulation Mechanism (Systole & Diastole): Deoxygenated blood
enters the right atrium, moves to the right ventricle, and is pumped to the
lungs for oxygenation. Oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium, moves
to the left ventricle, and is pumped out to the body. Systole refers to the
 phase of heart contraction (pumping blood out), while Diastole is the
phase of cardiac relaxation (heart filling with blood). — [1 Mark]
​ Role of Valves: Open and close rhythmically to permit unidirectional
forward flow and completely prevent backflow during contractions. — [1
Mark]
​ Yoga Practices & Pranayama: — [1 Mark]
​ Asanas: Tadasana, Shavasana (excellent for reducing blood
pressure), Paschimottanasana, or Bhujangasana.
​ Pranayama (Breathing Techniques): Anulom Vilom (Alternate Nostril
Breathing) and Bhramari Pranayama, which soothe the autonomic
nervous system and optimize circulatory efficiency.