Subject: Science (Biology)
Chapter: Life Processes
Session: 2025–26
Maximum Marks: 50
Time: 2 Hours
General Instruc ons:
1. All ques ons are compulsory.
2. The ques on paper consists of Sec on A, B, C and D.
3. Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever required.
4. Use of calculators is not permi ed.
Sec on A – Very Short Answer Ques ons
(2 × 5 = 10 marks)
Answer all ques ons.
Q1. What is photosynthesis? Write its chemical equa on.
Q2. Name the respiratory pigment in human blood. State its func on.
Q3. What is transpira on? Men on one func on of transpira on.
Q4. Define excre on. Name the excretory unit of kidney.
Q5. What type of nutri on is found in human beings? Name any two diges ve enzymes.
Sec on B – Short Answer Ques ons
(3 × 6 = 18 marks)
Answer all ques ons.
Q6. Differen ate between aerobic and anaerobic respira on (any three points).
Q7. Describe the process of absorp on of food in the small intes ne.
Q8. Explain the role of stomata in plants.
Q9. Write the func ons of the following:
(a) Xylem
(b) Phloem
(c) Alveoli
Q10. How is oxygen transported in human beings?
Q11. Write any three differences between arteries and veins.
Sec on C – Long Answer Ques ons
(5 × 4 = 20 marks)
Answer all ques ons.
Q12. Explain the process of nutri on in human beings with the help of a well-labelled
diagram.
Q13. Describe the process of photosynthesis in green plants. Men on the factors affec ng
photosynthesis.
Q14. Explain the structure and working of the human heart with a neat labelled diagram.
Q15. Describe the human excretory system. Explain the process of urine forma on.
Sec on D – Case-Based Ques on
(2 × 1 = 2 marks)
Q16. A student performed an experiment to show that carbon dioxide is necessary for
photosynthesis.
(a) Which chemical is used to absorb carbon dioxide?
(b) Name the part of plant where photosynthesis mainly occurs.