Ashoka Universal School, Ashoka Marg

Academic Session 2020-2021

Class X- Assessment I
Biology
Time : 2 hr Marks: 80
Answer to this Paper must be written in a long register with a bold Black pen.
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This time is to be spent in reading the Question Paper
The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
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Section I – 40 Marks
(Attempt all questions from this section)
Question 1

A] Name the following. [5]

(i) A bilobed gland situated in front of the neck just below the larynx
(ii) A particular type of protein present in DNA
(iii) Part of human eye which controls the amount of light entering into it
(iv) The element required for clotting of blood in humans
(v) The nerve which carries sensory nerve impulse from ear to brain.

B] State the Function. [5]

(i) Meninges
(ii) Centromere
(iii) Corpus callosum
(iv) Ureter
(v) Mitral valve

C] Copy and complete the following paragraph by selecting the correct word from those given below.
You may use a term only once. [5]
[Tympanum, membranous labyrinth, cochlea, eardrum, endolymph, perilymph, organ of Corti,
semicircular canals, auditory canal]
The inner ear or (i) ---------- has two main parts (ii) --------- and (iii) ---------- The median canal is
filled with a fluid (iv) ------- and the other two with (v) --------.

D] Explain the following terms: - [5]

(i) Double circulation

(ii) Crossing over
(iii) Ultrafiltration
(iv) Pulmonary circulation
(v) Hormonal coordination.

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E] Give the exact location of each of the following structures. [5]
(i) Centriole
(ii) Ear ossicles
(iii) Urinary bladder
(iv) Systemic semilunar valve
(v) Retina

F] Define. [5]
(i) Excretion
(ii) Osmoregulation
(iii) Accommodation of eye
(iv) Cell division
(v) Chromatin

G] State one difference between each of the following pairs through the point given in the bracket.[5]
(i) Mitosis and meiosis (No.of chromosomes in daughter cells)
(ii) Artery and vein (type of blood carrying )
(iii) Renal cortex and renal medulla (appearance )
(iv) External ear and middle ear (parts present )
(v) Adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla (hormones produced )

H] Complete the following table by filling in the blank spaces numbered 1to 10. [5]

Gland Secretions Effect on body

1……… Estrogen 2………
Alpha cells of pancreas 3……… 4………
5 ……… 6……… Protruding eyes
Adrenal medulla 7……… 8………
9……… 10……… Sperm production

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 Section -II (40 Marks)
(Attempt any 4 Questions from this section)

Question 2

a. Given below is the diagram of a part of the human ear. Study the same and then answer the
questions that follow: [5]

(i) Give the common term for Malleus, Incus and Stapes.
(ii) Name the parts labeled A,B and C in the diagram .
(iii) State the functions of the parts labeled A and B
(iv) Name the audio receptor present in the part labeled C
(v) Why do we feel dizzy after spinning around at a place and then stopping?

b . Observe the diagram given below and answer the following: [5]

(i) Name the cells of the pancreas that produce hormone Glucagon & Insulin.
(ii) State the main functions of both hormones.
(iii) Why is the pancreas referred to as exo-endocrine gland?
(iv) Why insulin not given orally but it is injected into the body?
(v) What is the technical term for the cells of the pancreas that produce hormones?

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Question 3

a. Given below is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an animal cell. Examine it
carefully and answer the questions which follow.

(i) Identify the stage. Give one reason in support of your answer. (2)
(ii) Sketch and label the diagram of the phase which will be followed by the above stage (2)
(iii) Write any two significance of mitosis. (1)

b. Given below is a diagram of a human blood smear .Study the diagram and answer the questions that
follow. [5]

(i) Name the components numbered ‘1’ to ‘4’.

(ii) Mention two structural differences between the parts ‘1’and ‘2’.
(iii) Name the soluble protein found in part ‘4’ which forms insoluble threads during clotting of blood.
(iv) What is the average lifespan of the component numbered ‘1’?
(v) “Component numbered ‘1’ do not have certain organelles but are very efficient in their function”
Explain.

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Question 4
a. Observe the diagram given below & answer the following questions

(i) Label the parts 1 to 4 (2)

(ii) State the functions of all the parts (2)
(iii) What happen if part labeled 4 damaged? (1)

b. Given below is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye .Study the same and answer the
questions that follow. [5]

(i) Name the defect shown in the diagram.

(ii) Give two possible reasons of this defect.
(iii) Name the parts labeled 1to 4.
(iv) Name the type of lens used to correct this eye defect.
(v) Draw a labeled diagram to show how the above mentioned defect is rectified using a lens named
above

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Question 5

a) Sketch, label and describe the internal structure of kidney. [5]

b) Give the technical terms for the following. [5]

(i) Organ that destroys red blood cells.

(ii) The vein which carries oxygenated blood.
(iii) The vein having highest amount of ammonia.
(iv) A blood vessel that supplies oxygen to the heart itself.
(v) Blood cells the deficiency of which causes anemia.
(vi) The minute blood vessels that join arteries and veins.
(vii) The enzyme necessary for blood clotting.
(viii) A genetic disorder in which blood does not clot.
(ix) The vitamin necessary for blood clotting.
(x) The type of blood group in which both A and B antigen are present.

Question 6

a. Answer briefly [5]

(i) What is lacrimal gland?

(ii) Name the photoreceptors found in the retina of eye.
(iii) One feels blinded for a short time while coming out of a dark room.
(iv) In what two ways is yellow spot different from blind spot?
(v) Name the nerve which arise from eye ball.

b. The diagram shows a schematic representation of the start of certain phenomenon in cell
division: [5]

(i) Name the phenomenon.

(ii) State the significance of phenomenon
(iii) Name the type of cell division in which this phenomenon occurs.
(iv) Name the parts labelled 1 & 2
(v) Name the point of crossing over in the above diagram.
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Question 7
a. Study the diagram and answer question: [5]

(i) Where does ultrafiltration take place?

(ii) Which structure does contain the maximum concentration of urea?
(iii) What is the role of loop of Henle?
(iv) Which structure does normally contain the maximum concentration of sugar and vitamins?
(v) On which part of nephron ADH works?

b. Observe the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:- [5]

(i) Label the parts 1to 4.

(ii) Name the place where pacemaker is situated.
(iii) What is the difference in composition of the blood in 5 and 6?
(iv) What is the function of the valves in heart?
(v) Name the valves present in heart.

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