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Class X Biology Unit Test Overview

The document outlines a Unit Test for Class X Science (Biology) covering topics such as Life Processes, Control and Coordination, and Our Environment. It consists of four parts: objective questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and a case-based application. The test is designed to assess students' understanding and application of biological concepts within a 1 hour and 30-minute timeframe for a total of 60 marks.

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Class X Biology Unit Test Overview

The document outlines a Unit Test for Class X Science (Biology) covering topics such as Life Processes, Control and Coordination, and Our Environment. It consists of four parts: objective questions, short answer questions, long answer questions, and a case-based application. The test is designed to assess students' understanding and application of biological concepts within a 1 hour and 30-minute timeframe for a total of 60 marks.

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VIYAN TUITION CENTRE

Class X – Science (Biology) – Unit Test


Chapters Covered:
1. Life Processes
2. Control and Coordination
3. Our Environment
Time: 1 Hr 30 Min Max Marks: 60

Part A – Objective Type (1 × 10 = 10 Marks)Answer all questions.

1. The process of removal of nitrogenous wastes in human beings is called __________.


2. Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles in the alimentary canal.
(True/False)
3. Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?
4. Name the respiratory pigment in humans.
5. Match the following:
A. Cerebrum – (i) Involuntary actions
B. Medulla – (ii) Thinking and intelligence
6. What is a reflex arc?
7. A plant bending towards light is an example of __________.
8. Which hormone regulates sugar level in human blood?
9. The non-biodegradable waste among the following is: (a) vegetable peels, (b) glass bottle, (c)
paper, (d) cotton cloth.
10. Which type of organisms form the first trophic level in a food chain?

Part B – Short Answer Type (3 × 5 = 15 Marks)Answer any three. Each carries 5 marks.

11. Explain the process of photosynthesis with the help of a word equation.
12. Describe the structure and function of human nephron.
13. Write any three differences between nervous coordination and hormonal coordination.
14. What are decomposers? Explain their role in the environment.
Part C – Long Answer Type (3 × 8 = 24 Marks)Answer any three. Each carries 8 marks.
15. Draw a well-labelled diagram of the human respiratory system. Explain the mechanism of
breathing.
16. Describe the double circulation of blood in human beings with a neat diagram of the heart.
17. Explain the structure of a neuron with a labelled diagram. How are impulses transmitted?
18. With the help of a diagram, explain the flow of energy in an ecosystem. Why is it
unidirectional?

Part D – Case-Based / Application (1 × 11 = 11 Marks)


Answer the following:
Case Study:
A farmer noticed that when chemical pesticides were used in his field, the population of frogs in
the nearby pond declined drastically. Later, snakes that fed on frogs also decreased in number.
a) Name the phenomenon responsible for decline in frog and snake populations. (3)
b) Draw a simple food chain involving grass, insects, frogs, and snakes. (3)
c) What will happen to the energy available as we move to higher trophic levels? (3)
d) Suggest one alternative to using chemical pesticides that is environment-friendly. (2)

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