ICSE 10th Biology Sample Paper 01 Page 1

Sample Paper 01
ICSE Class X 2024-25
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.

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

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

(i) ............... occurs through semi-permeable membrane.

(a) Osmosis (b) Diffusion
(c) Imbibition (d) Transportation

(ii) Transpiration :
(a) It is the loss of water in the form of droplets from the aerial parts of the plant.
(b) It is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from the underground parts of the plant.
(c) It is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from the aerial parts of the plant.
(d) It is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from all parts of the plant.

(iii) Assertion (A): The cochlea, ear ossicles, and tympanum are essential parts of the human ear that contribute
to hearing.
Reason (R): The cochlea converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses, the ear ossicles amplify the
vibrations, and the tympanum receives the sound waves from the external environment.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

(iv) The primary source of Chlorofluorocarbons is

(a) vehicular emissions (b) refrigeration equipments
(c) industrial effluents (d) domestic sewage
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(v) In man, the portal vein carries blood from the intestine to the
(a) liver (b) kidney
(b) heart (d) both (a) and (b)

(vi) Assertion (A): Auxin is responsible for apical dominance.

Reason (R): Auxin can induce fruit formation without fetilisation in fruits like apples.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true (b) Both Assertion and Reason are false
(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false (d) Assertion is false and Reason is true

(vii) Australopithecus is also known as Southern ape, because it had

(a) ape-like characters (b) man-like characters
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) monkey-like characters

(viii) Sneha studied the human respiratory system and made the following table:

Part Function
P Exchanges gases in the lungs.
Q Carries air to the lungs.
Identify the correct pair.
(a) P – Alveoli, Q – Trachea (b) P – Trachea, Q – Bronchi
(c) P – Alveoli, Q – Bronchi (d) P – Bronchi, Q – Larynx

(ix) Cretinism and myxoedema are due to

(a) hyposecretion of thyroxine (b) hypersecretion of thyroxine
(c) hypersecretion of growth hormone (d) hyposecretion of growth hormone

(x) The twins formed from a single ovum and fertilised by a single sperm are called
(a) fraternal twins (b) homologous twins
(c) identical twins (d) none of the above

(xi) Spindle fibers play an important role in mitosis and meiosis. Which biological molecule are spindle fibers
composed of?
(a) Polysaccharide (b) Protein
(c) nucleic acid (d) Lipid

(xii) Assertion (A): GA3 (Gibberellic acid) is used to speed up the malting process in the brewing industry.
Reason (R): GA3 promotes the breakdown of stored starches into sugars, which is essential during the
malting process.3
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion
(A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

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(xiii) The first scientist who proposed his theory for the evolution was.
(a) Darwin (b) Mendel
(c) Wallace (d) Lamarck

(xiv) Which phase comes between G1 and G2 phase?

(a) G ο phase (b) M - phase
(c) S- phase (d) Interphase

(xv) Suresh was learning about the heart’s function in class. His teacher explained that when both atria contract
together, blood is pumped into the ventricles. Suresh was then asked what this phase of the heart cycle is
called.
(a) arterial diastole (b) ventricular systole
(c) ventricular diastole (d) arterial systole

QUESTION 2.

(i) Name the following

(a) The process by which kidneys regulate the water content of the body.
(b) Shrinkage of protoplasm when a cell is kept in a hypertonic solution.
(c) The plant on which Mendel had worked.
(d) The hormone which prepares the body for defence.
(e) The structures present in hind brain.

(ii) Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

Blood in human beings flows (a) .................. in the heart before it completes (b) ................. round. It is
comprised of one short pathway, i.e. (c) ................... circulation and another long pathway, i.e. (d) ..............
circulation. Due to this reason, the blood flow in humans is known as (e) ..................... circulation.

(iii) 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.
(a) Reproductive age, Menarche puberty Menstruals, Menopause
(b) Glucose, CO2 and H2O, Light and Chlorophyll, Oxygen
(c) Axon, Nissl’s granules, Cyton, Dendrites
(d) Adrenal gland, Epinephrine, Pituitary gland, Adrenocorticotropic.
(e) Genes, Chromosome, Allele, Chromatin

(iv) Read the explanations given below and name the structure:
Example: The muscular structure that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen.
Answer: Diaphragm.
(a) The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
(b) The tubes that carry oxygen to the lungs.
(c) The organ where photosynthesis occurs.
(d) The reproductive organs in plants that produce pollen.
(e) The tiny structures in the lungs where gas exchange takes place.

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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.

Column I Column II
A. Inner portion of cerebrum 1. Socket of the skull
B. Lens 2. Myelinated sheath
C. Orbits 3. Entry of reflected light
D. Vas delerens 4. White matter
E. Nodes of Ranvier 5. Tympanum
6. Synapse
7. Carries sperms
8. Grey matter

SECTION - B
(Attempt any four questions.)

QUESTION 3.

(i) Write the names of four nitrogenous bases in a DNA molecule.

(ii) Why did Mendel select garden pea for his experiment on genetics?

(iii) What is a SAT chromosome?

(iv) (a) State Mendel’s law of dominance.

(b) State Mendel’s law of segregation.

(v) Define the following :

(a) Genome
(b) Alleles
(c) Punnett square

QUESTION 4.

(i) What is colostrums ?

(ii) State the role of testosterone.

(iii) Draw a labelled diagram of a myelinated neuron.

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(iv) What is the significance of human testis being located in the scrotum?

(v) Ramesh was studying a diagram of the female reproductive system in his biology class. His teacher asked
him to identify specific parts of the system.

(a) Name the fully developed part of ovary containing the ovum.
(b) Name the organ of the female body in which the foetus develops.
(c) Name the part homologous to penis of male.

QUESTION 5.

(i) How does the raw materials reach the plant cell?

(ii) Give one example of osmosis occurring in human body and a green leaf.

(iii) Mention three advantages of transpiration.

(iv) Give scientific reasons:

(a) It is not possible to demonstrate respiration in green plants in daytime.
(b) Some leaves have shiny and green upper surface.

(v) Study the figure and answer the following.

(a) What is depicted in the figure?

(b) Define the process.

(c) How does the plant move towards the light?

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QUESTION 6.

(i) What are the two main defects of eye ?

(ii) Given is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an animal cell.
(a) Identify the stage. Give a reason to support your answer.
(b) Name the cell organelle that forms the aster.

(iii) The following diagram demonstrates a physiological process taking place in green plants. The whole set up
was placed in bright sunlight for several hours. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow :

(a) What aspect of the physiological process is being examined ?

(b) Explain the physiological process mentioned in (a) above.

(iv) State any two reasons for .selecting garden pea by Gregor Johann Mendel for his experiments.

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(v) The diagram given below is that of a structure present in a human kidney.
Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the structure represented in the diagram.

(b) What is the liquid entering part 1 called ?

(c) What is the fluid that comes to part ‘2’ called ? Name the main nitrogenous waste in it.

QUESTION 7.

(i) Who wrote Origin of species?

(ii) The figure shows a human ancestor. Study it and answer the following.

(a) Identify the figure.

(b) Mention the structures that support bipedalism.

(iii) How does lymph flow?

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

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(v) Given below diagrams are showing four stages A, B, C and D of a certain kind of cell division. Answer the
following questions.

(a) Is it a plant cell or an animal cell? Give reason.

(b) Is it undergoing mitosis or meiosis?
(c) What would be the correct sequence of these stages?

QUESTION 8.

(i) Explain the term root pressure.

(ii) Define Synapse.

(iii) The diagram given below refers to the vertical section of the eye of a mammal. Label the parts 1 to 4 to
which the guidelines point.

(iv) Explain the term greenhouse effect

(v) Given below is a diagrammatic sketch of blood vessels:

(a) Label the parts 1 to 5.

(b) What is the difference in the quality of blood contained in 1 and 5 ?
(c) Name any one important component of the blood which remains inside the capillary and fails to move
out into the spaces.
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