Sri. K. C.

Toshniwal Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Mathur

Class: X Biology Revision Questions

1.Mention the raw materials required for photosynthesis.

2. State the location and function of gastric glands.

3.State the role played by the following in the process of digestion :

(i) Enzyme trypsin
(ii) Enzyme lipase-
(b) List two functions of finger-like projections present in the small intestine.

4. Differentiate between autotrophs and hetero- trophs and give one example of each.

5.Explain with the help of neat and well labelled diagrams the different steps involved in nutrition in
Amoeba.

6 Write two different ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in human body. Write the
products formed in each case.

7. (a) In the process of respiration, state the function of alveoli.

(b) Rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much faster than that in terrestrial organisms. Give
reasons.
(c) Complete the following pathway showing the breakdown of glucose.

8. Write three points of difference between breathing and respiration.

9. a) State reasons for the following:

(i) Herbivores need a longer small intestine while carnivores have shorter small intestine.
(ii) The lungs are designed in human beings to maximise the area for exchange of gases.
(b) The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms’ is much faster than that seen in terrestrial organisms .

10. Name the vein which brings blood to left atrium from lungs.

11. Define translocation in reference to plants.

12. Write three types of blood vessels. Give one important feature of each.

13List in tabular form three differences between arteries and veins.

14.(a) Mention any two components of blood.

(b) Trace the movement of oxygenated blood in the body.
(c) Write the function of valves present in between atria and ventricles.
(d) Write one structural difference between the composition of artery and veins.
15. Name the organs that form the excretory system in human beings.
(b) Describe in brief how urine is produced in human body.

16. (a) Define excretion.

(b) Name the basic filtration unit present in the kidney.
(c) Draw excretory system in human beings and label the following organs of excretory system which
perform following functions:
(i) form urine
(ii) is a long tube which collects urine from kidney
(iii) store urine until it is passed out.

17. Define reflex arc.

(b) Trace the sequence of events which occur in our body when a bright light is focussed on your eyes.

18. (a) Draw a neat diagram of a neuron and label (i) dendrite and (ii) axon.
(b) Which part of the human brain is:
(i) the main thinking part of the brain?
(ii) responsible for maintaining the posture and balance of the body?

18. Mentioh three major regions of brain. Write one function of each.

19. What are plant hormones? Name the plant hormones responsible for the following :
(i) Growth of stem
(ii) Promotion of cell division
(iii) Inhibition of growth
(iv) Elongation of cells.

20. A squirrel is in a scary situation. Its body has to prepare for either fighting or running away. State
the immediate changes that take place in its body so that the squirrel is able to either fight or run.

21.Why is it advised to use iodised salt in our diet ?

22. Name the hormone required for the following. Also mention the name of endocrine gland from
which that hormone is secreted:
(a) Lowering of blood glucose.
(b) Development of moustache and beard in human males.
(c) Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

23.(i) Name the hormones that are released in human males and females when they reach puberty.
(ii) Name a gland associated with brain. Which problem is caused due to the deficiency of the
hormone released by this gland?

24. .State the function of:(i) gustatory receptors, and (ii) olfactory receptors.

25. .(a) How is brain protected from injury and shock?

(b) Name two main parts of hind brain and state the functions of each.

26.(a) Which plant hormone is present in greater concentration in the areas of rapid cell division?

(b) Give one example of a plant growth promoter and a plant growth inhibitor.
27.Which organ secretes a hormone when blood sugar rises in our body? Name the hormone and
name one enzyme released by this organ.

28. What are ‘hormones’? State one function of each of the following hormones:
(i) Thyroxine (ii) Insulin

29. Name the two main constituents of the Central Nervous System in human beings.
(b) What is the need for a system of control and coordination in human
beings?

30. Mention the function of adrenaline hormone.

31. In the following food chain, plants provide 500 J of energy to rats. How much energy will be
available to hawks from snakes?
Plants → Rats → Snakes → Hawks

32. Why do producers always occupy the first trophic level in every food chain?

33. What is meant by biological magnification?

34. What are decomposers? List two important roles they play in the environment

35. What is meant by trophic level in a food chain? Construct a terrestrial food chain with trophic
levels. The energy flow in a food chain is always unidirectional. Why?

36. (a) Construct a terrestrial food chain comprising four trophic levels.
(b) What will happen if we kill all organisms in one trophic level?
(c) Calculate the amount of energy available to the organisms at the fourth trophic level. If the energy
available to the organisms at the second trophic level is 2000 J

37.” Energy flow in food chains is always unidirectional.” Justify this statement.
Explain how the pesticides enter a food chain and subsequently get into our body.

38. What is meant by food chain? “The number of trophic levels in a food chain is limited.” Give
reason to justify this statement..

39. The depletion of ozone layer is a cause of concern. Why?

40. Why should biodegradable and non- biodegradable wastes be discarded in two separate dustbins?

41. Write two harmful effects of using plastic bags on the environment. Suggest alternatives to the
usage of plastic bags.
(b) List any two practices that can be followed to dispose off the waste produced in our homes.

42. Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances with the help of one
example each. List two changes in habit that people must adopt to dispose non-biodegradable waste,
for saving the environment. .

43. What is ozone ? How and where is it formed in the atmosphere ? Explain how does it affect an
ecosystem.
44. In some states of our country there is a ban on the use of polythene bags for shopping. Why? List
three advantages of using jute or cloth bags over polythene bags.

45. (a) What is an ecosystem?

(b) List any two natural ecosystems.
(c) We do not clean ponds or lakes but an aquarium needs to be cleaned regularly. Why?

46(a) Create a food chain of the following organisms.

Insect, Hawk, Grass, Snake, Frog
(b) Name the organism at the third trophic level of the created food chain.
(c) Which organism of this food chain will have the highest concentration of non- biodegradable
chemicals?
(d) Name the phenomenon associated with it.
(e) If 10,000 Joules of energy is available to frogs, how much energy will be available to snakes in this
food chain?

47. Which gas shields the surface of earth from harmful radiations of the sun ? Why are UV radiations
harmful to organisms ?

48. The maximum concentration of harmful chemicals accumulates in human beings ?” State the
phenomenon involved and justify this statement.

49. Why is Government of India imposing a ban on the use of polythene bags ? Suggest two alternates
to these bags and explain how this ban is likely to improve the environment

50. State in brief two ways in which nonbiodegradable substances would affect the environment. List
two methods of safe disposal of the nonbiodegradable waste.

51.State any two functions of the cells that surround the stomata.

52. Name three different glands associated with the digestive system in humans. Also name their
secretion.

53. Mention the role of following in digestion :

(I) Pepsin (II) Saliva (III) Villi (IV) Bile Juice.

54. Name the site of complete digestion in human,

(b) Small intestine receives the secretions of which two organs ?
(c) Which organ secretes trypsin ?

55. List three events that occur during the process of photosynthesis. State in brief the role of stomata
in this process.

56. What do you mean by double circulation of blood ?

(b) Why is it necessary ?