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Sample Paper 1
ICSE Class X 2023-24
Biology
Science Paper - 3
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. Answer to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
2. You will not be allowed to write during first 15 minutes.
3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
5. Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.
6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION - A
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

QUESTION 1.
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

(i) A plant cell may burst when:

(a) Turgor pressure equalises wall pressure.
(b) Turgor pressure exceeds wall pressure.
(c) Wall pressure exceeds turgor pressure.
(d) None of the above.

(ii) Loss of water (cell sap) through a cut stem is called ...............
(a) Bleeding (b) Guttation
(c) Transpiration (d) Injury

(iii) The ventral root ganglion of the spinal cord contains cell bodies of the :
(a) Motor neuron (b) Sensory neuron
(c) Intermediate neuron (d) Association neuron

(iv) Which among the following diseases is caused by water pollution?

(a) measles (b) tuberculosis
(c) haemophilia (d) typhoid
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(v) Pulse wave is mainly caused by the

(a) Systole of the left ventricle (b) Systole of atria.
(c) Diastole of atria. (d) Systole of the right ventricle.

(vi) Assertion (A): Most minerals must enter the root by active absorption into the cytoplasm
of epidermal cells.
Reason (R): This transportation needs energy in the form of ATP. Some ions also move into
the epidermal cells passively.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

(vii) The human ancestor who has a cranial capacity of 850-1000 cc.
(a) Homo Habilis (b) Cro-Magnon
(c) Homo sapiens (d) Homo erectus

(viii) The nephron discharge their urine at the

(a) urinary bladder (b) urethra
(c) renal pyramid (d) renal pelvis

(ix) A de-starched plant is one whose:

(a) leaves are free from chlorophyll (b) aerial parts are free from starch
(c) leaves are free from starch (d) plant is free from starch.

(x) Excretion primarily involves

(a) removal of all byproducts during anabolism
(b) removal of byproducts during anabolism
(c) throwing out excess water
(d) removal of nitrogenous wastes

(xi) Synthesis phase in the cell cycle is called so, because of the synthesis of more:
(a) RNA (b) RNA and proteins
(c) DNA (d) Glucose

(xii) A device to measure the growth in length of a plant is :

(a) Sphygmomanometer (b) Manometer
(c) Auxanometer (d) None of these

(xiii) Robert Malthus in his Essay on Population stated that

(a) population grows at arithmetic rate and the food at the geometric rate
(b) population grows at the same rate as the food
(c) population can grow indefinitely if enough food is provided
(d) population grows at geometric rate and the food at the arithmetic rate
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(xiv) Which of the following cellular structures always disappears during mitosis and meiosis?
(a) Plasma membrane (b) Nucleolus and nuclear envelope
(c) Plastids (d) None of these

(xv) The chamber of heart which send deoxygenated blood to the lungs
(a) right auricle (b) left ventricle
(c) left auricle (d) right ventricle

QUESTION 2.

(i) Name the following: [5]

(a) Structural and functional unit of the kidney.
(b) The tissue that transports manufactured starch from the leaves to all parts of plants.
(c) Father of Genetics.
(d) The two portions of adrenal gland.
(e) The tissue that connects two cerebral hemispheres.

(ii) Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in the correct order, so as to be in a logical
sequence beginning with the term that is underlined. [5]
(a) Diencephalon, Cerebellum, Cerebrum, Midbrain
(b) Distal convoluted tubule, Loop of Henle, Proximal convoluted tubule, Collecting duct.
(c) Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase.
(d) Gestation, Ovulation, Fertilisation, Parturition.
(e) Fibrin, Thrombokinase, Thrombin, Fibrinogen.

(iii) Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [5]

The middle ear contains three tiny bones (a) ............, (b) ........... and (c) .............. and an
(d) .............., which connects the cavity of the midde ear with the throat. The three bones
are collectively called the (e) ............

(iv) Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which others
belong. [5]
(a) GH, ADH, TSH, FSH
(b) I/31, Cobalt-60, X-rays, Osmium-186
(c) Kneejerk, Closing ofthe eye, Peristaltic reflex, Learning process
(d) Colour blindness, Albinism, Cancer, Haemophilia
(e) Goitre, Cretinism, Myxoedema, Diabetes

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(v) Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in Column II and rewrite
the correct matching pairs. [5]

Column I Column II

A. Forea 1. Memory

B. lodopsin 2. Haploid

C. Sneezing 3. Colour vision

D. Sperm 4. Simple reflex

E. Cerebrum 5. Retina

6. Hindbrain
7. Lens

SECTION - B
(Attempt any four questions.)
QUESTION 3.

(i) What does “like begets” means? [1]

(ii) Give scientific reason for the statement Colour blindness is more common in men than in
women. [2]

(iii) How many meiotic divisions are necessary to produce 100 pollen grains ? [2]

(iv) The given figure represents a certain phenomenon that occurs during meiosis: [2]
(a) Name of the phenomenon.
(b) Define the phenomenon.

(v) In a certain species of animals black fur (B) is dominant over brown fur (b). Predict a
genotype and phenotype of the offspring when both parents are Bb or have heterozygous
black fur. [3]

QUESTION 4.

(i) What is the role played by the inguinal canal? [1]

(ii) How are test tube babies formed ? [2]

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(iii) What is Adrenal Virilism ? What causes this condition ? [2]

(iv) Draw a labelled diagram of the inner ear. [2]

(v) Given figure is the outline of the human body. Redraw the same and then place the following
organs in the correct position and label them : [3]
1-Thyroid gland; 2-Windpipe; 3-Diaphragm; 4-Right and left lungs; 5-Right and left kidneys;
6-Adrenal glands.

(a) Name the hormone produced by the thyroid gland and state its function in the body.
(b) What would a child suffer from if there was hyposecretion of this gland ?

QUESTION 5.

(i) Define photophosphorylation. [1]

(ii) Draw a simplified diagram of a chloroplast. [2]

(iii) Explain briefly – During the day transpiration and photosynthesis are interlinked. [2]

(iv) One rotten orange can spoil the whole basket full of oranges. Give reason. [2]

(v) Mention any three adaptations found in plants to favour the process of photosynthesis. [3]

QUESTION 6.

(i) What is aqueous humour ? [1]

(ii) Given alongside is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an animal
cell : [2]
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(a) Name the parts labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4.

(b) What is the function of part 3?

(iii) Study the diagram given below which represents a stage during the mitotic cell division and
answer the questions that follow : [2]

(a) Identify the stage giving suitable reasons.

(b) Name the parts numbered 1 and 2.

(iv) (a) State the internal factors which affect photosynthesis. [2]
(b) What is the by-product of photosynthesis ?

(v) The diagram shows some movement in plants. [3]

(a) What is the aim of the experiment?
(b) Why does the plant move towards the light source?
(c) What is geotropism?
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QUESTION 7.

(i) What is natural selection by Darwin ? [1]

(ii) Explain the theory of inheritance of acquired characters. [2]

(iii) Name the blood vessel which has got the maximum amount of glucose and give reasons for
your answer. [2]

(iv) The need to limit the size of the family is more vital today than ever before. Give two
reasons. [2]

(v) Study the given figure and answer the following questions : [3]
(i) What does the figure depict ?
(ii) Write two sources of the figure.

QUESTION 8.

(i) Define Osmosis [1]

(ii) Write down the difference between Artery and Vein [2]

(iii) Explain how the human eye adapts itself to bright light and dim light. [2]

(iv) Define BOD. What is its use ? [2]

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(v) The diagram given represents the double circulation in human begins. [3]

(a) Why is it called double circulation ?

(b) What is the difference in the composition of blood between pulmonary artery and
pulmonary vein ?
(c) Rewrite and complete the following sentences by inserting the correct word in the space
indicated.
The blood vessel that begins and ends in capillaries is the______
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