Class Test – Science
Time Limit: 2 hours
Total Marks: 50
Section A: Fill in the Blanks (10 Marks)
(1 mark each)
The outermost layer of a tooth is called _____________, which is the hardest substance in the
human body.
The teeth that are broad, flat, and thick and help in crushing food are called _____________.
The process of breaking down food into a simpler form so the body can use it is called
_____________.
The three parts of a tooth are the crown, neck, and _____________.
Food items like raw mangoes and fish can be preserved by the method of _____________, which
involves drying them in the sun.
The body needs _____________ for performing daily activities.
The juice produced by the salivary glands is called _____________.
The three important minerals required by our body are _____________, potassium, and sodium.
The pulp of a tooth contains _____________ and blood vessels.
The part of the tooth that lies deep inside the gum is the _____________.
Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)
(1 mark each)
Which of the following is an example of a harmful fungus?
a) Mushroom b) Yeast c) Ringworm d) None of the above
Which of these animals gives birth to young ones?
a) Snake b) Fish c) Bat d) Lizard
How many teeth does an adult person have in a complete set?
a) 20 b) 28 c) 32 d) 40
Which part of the digestive system churns food into a fine paste?
a) Food pipe b) Stomach c) Small intestine d) Liver
Which teeth are used to bite or cut food?
a) Canines b) Molars c) Incisors d) Premolars
Section C: True or False (5 Marks)
(1 mark each)
A baby has twenty teeth when they are two-and-a-half years old.
Viruses are always useful to us.
Roughage provides energy to our body.
The tusks of an elephant are incisors.
The first set of teeth are called milk teeth.
Section D: Short Answer Questions (15 Marks)
(3 marks each)
What are microbes? Name the four main types of microbes.
How does the stomach help in the digestion of food?
Name three diseases caused by harmful bacteria and three caused by harmful protozoa.
Why is water essential for our body?
What are the four types of teeth and what is their function?
Section E: Long Answer Questions (15 Marks)
(5 marks each)
Explain the difference between temporary and permanent teeth. What is the total number of teeth in
each set?
Describe the journey of food inside the human body, starting from the mouth to the intestines.
List and explain five different methods of food preservation mentioned in the text.