DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL R. N.
EXTENSION
(Under the aegis of the Delhi Public School Society, New Delhi)
Class X (Science)
Practice Worksheet
How do organisms reproduce?
Q1. In the below figure, parts A, B and C are, sequentially,
a) Cotyledon, plumule and radicle
b) Plumule, radicle and cotyledon
c) Plumule, cotyledon and radicle
d) Radicle, cotyledon and plumule (1)
Q2. IUCD is for
a) Vegetative propagation
b) Contraception
c) Increasing fertility
d) Avoiding miscarriage (1)
Q3. Which among the following is not the function of the testes at puberty?
(i) Formation of germ cells
(ii) Secretion of testosterone
(iii) Development of placenta
(iv) Secretion of estrogen
a) (i) and(ii)
b) (ii) and(iii)
c) (iii) and(iv)
d) (i) and(iv) (1)
Q4. Which among the following diseases is not sexually transmitted?
a) Syphilis and Warts
b) HIV – AIDS and Warts
c) Warts and HIV-AIDS
d) Gonorrhea and Syphilis (1)
Q5. A population of thermophilic archaebacteria are generally found in hot springs. Any change
to the temperature of the water affects the survival of the archaebacteria. If the temperature of
hot springs gets reduced, change in which component can allow the survival of a few members
of these archaebacteria?
a) Cell wall
b) Cytoplasm
c) DNA
d) Ribosomes (1)
Q6. Which event will likely occur in the ovaries of females after attaining puberty?
a) Fertilisation
b) Synthesis of eggs
c) Production of eggs
d) Growth and development of the embryo (1)
Q7. During adolescence, several changes occur in the human body. Mark one change from the
following associated with sexual maturation in boys
a) Increase in height
b) Cracking of voice
c) Weight gain
d) Loss of milk teeth (1)
Q8. Which among the following is a unicellular organism that reproduces by budding:
(a) Hydra
(b) Planaria
(c) Yeast
(d) Spirogyra (1)
Q9. Which among the following does not reproduce by spore formation:
(a) Penicillium fungus
(b) Yeast fungus
(c) Micro fungus
(d) Rhizopus fungus (1)
Q10. The period of pregnancy is called
(a) gestation period
(b) incubation period
(c) ovulation
(d) menstruation period (1)
Q11. Questions from 11 to 15 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer
these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Q11Assertion: Unisexual flowers have separate male and female Organs.
Reason: Cucumber, pumpkin and watermelon are example of unisexual flowers. (1)
Q12. Testes lie outside the body.
Reason: Sperms require a temperature lower than the body temperature for development.
(1)
Q13. Assertion (A) : The DNA copying mechanism is not accurate.
Reason (R) : The resultant errors are the source of variations in the populations of organisms.(1)
Q14. Assertion (A) : The rates of birth alone determines the size of population.
Reason(R): Size of human population is a cause of great concern. (1)
Q15. Assertion (A) : The seed contains the future plant or embryo which develops into a seedling
under appropriate conditions.
Reason(R): Seed formation is essential for propagation of the species in all plants. (1)
Q16. In what respect is the human male gamete different from the female gamete? (2)
Q17. Name any two sexually transmitted diseases. How do these infectious diseases spread from
one person to another. Give two symptoms of STDs. (2)
Q18. What changes are observed in the uterus subsequent to implantation of young embryo? (2)
Q19. With a set of suitable diagram, describe the process of budding in Yeast. (2)
Q20. How do Plasmodium and Leishmania reproduce? Write one difference in their mode of
reproduction. (2)
Q21. Name the parts A, B and C shown in the following diagram and state one function of each.
(3)
Q22. Give reasons for the following:
a) Placenta has villi on embryo’s side.
b) Oral pills are hormonal preparations.
c) Uterine linings are thick and spongy. (3)
[Link] in brief the role of human male reproduction system. Why is it called the urinogenital
system? (3)
Q24. (i) What happens when: (5)
a) Leaves of Bryophylum fall on the soil?
b) Planaria is cut into many pieces?
c) Sporangia of Rhizopus on maturation liberate spores?
Mention the modes of reproduction in each of the above three cases.
ii) Write the changes that occur in a flower once the fertilization has taken place.
Q25. Write the function of following parts:
a) Seminal Vesicle
b) Testes
c) Vas deferens (3)
Q26 Draw the diagram of female reproductive system and match and mark the parts:
a) Where block is created surgically to prevent fertilization?
b) Where Cu T is inserted?
c) Ovulation occurs.
b) Why do more and more people prefer to use condoms? What is the principle behind
use of condoms? (5)
Q27. What is variation? How is variation created in a population? How does the creation of
variation in a species promote survival?
b) Explain how, offspring and parents of organisms reproducing sexually have the same number
of chromosomes. (5)
Q28. (a) Name the parts labelled A, B, C, D and E. (5)
(b) Where do the following functions occur?
(i) Production of an egg
(ii) Fertilisation
(iii) Implantation of zygote.
(c) What happens to the lining of uterus:
(i) before release of a fertilised egg?
(ii) if no fertilisation occurs?