GEMS CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HOSHIARPUR

Class: -X Subject:-SCIENCE(BIOLOGY(086)
Duration: - 3 Hrs Max.Marks-60
COMPETENCY BASED PAPER

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General Instructions:-
• This question paper consists of 5 sections.
• All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some questions. A student
is expected to attempt only one of these questions.
• Section A consists of objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each.
• Section B consists of Very Short questions carrying 2 marks each. Answers to these questions
should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
• Section C consists of Short Answer type questions carrying 3 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
• Section D consists of Long Answer type questions carrying 5 marks each. Answers to these
questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
• Section E consists of source-based/case-based units of assessment of 4 marks each with sub-parts.

SECTION-A

1. In a food chain the peacock eats a snake which is fed upon frog. The frog eats insect while insect 1
eats green plant. The position of peacock in food chain is

(a) primary producer (b) secondary producer

(c) at the top of apex (d) tertiary consumer.

2. Which of the following characters was not chosen by Mendel ? 1
(a) Pod shape (b) Pod colour (c) Location of flower (d) Location of pod
3. The diagram below represents the male human reproductive system. 1

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 Identify the part that is responsible for sperm motility.

(a) P (b) Q (c) R (d) S

4. In a given food chain if the amount of energy at the fourth trophic level is 6 kJ, what will be the 1
energy available at the producer level?

(a) 60000 kJ (b) 6000 kJ (c) 600 kJ (d) 60 kJ

5. In a monohybrid cross between two heterozygous individuals, percentage of pure homozygous 1

individuals obtained in F1 generation will be
(a) 25 % (b) 50 % (c) 75 % (d) 100 %

6. Which of the following statements is true about a food web in an ecosystem? 1

a) It represents the flow of energy in a single direction from producers to decomposers.
b) It consists of only a single chain of feeding relationships.
c) It shows the interconnectedness of multiple food chains.
d) It includes only primary consumers and decomposers.

7. ____has an important role in the development of immune system. 1

(a)Thyroxine (b)Thymosin (c)Insulin (d)Adrenaline

8. Name a circulatory fluid in the human body other than blood. 1

(a) Platelets (b) RBC (c) Lymph (d) Plasma

9. The action of contraceptive is 1

(a) prevention of ovulation and fertilization (b) Prevention of ovulation only

(c) Prevention of rapid passing of eggs in the oviduct

(d) Prevention of ovulation, implantation and fertilization

10 Hypersecretion of growth hormone in childhood causes 1

(a)Diabetes (b)Dwarfism (c)Gigantism (d)Thyroid

11 In an ecosystem energy enters through 1

(a) herbivores (b) carnivores (c) producers (d) decomposers.

12 The secretions of the endocrine glands are called hormones. Which of the following 1
characteristics is not shown by the hormones?

(a) They may be proteinaceous or non-proteinaceous (amino acids or steroids).

(b) Their secretion may be regulated by nerves or by feedback effect.

(c) They act at their site of release.

(d) They are transported by blood

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13 Glomerular filtrate is first collected by 1
(a) Distal convoluted tubule (b)Proximal convoluted tubule
(c) Bowman’s capsule space (d) Loop of Henle
14 Artificial ripening of fruit is carried out by 1

(a) Auxins (b) Ethylene (c) Abscisic acid (d) Gibberellins

Assertion-and-Reason Type
Each question consists of two statements, namely,Assertion (A) and Reason (R).For selecting the
correct answer, use the following code:
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of
Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
15 Assertion-Transmission of the nerve impulse across a synapse is accomplished by 1
neurotransmitters
Reason-Transmission across synapse usually requires neurotransmitters because there is a small
space that separates one neuron from another.

16 Assertion: In plants gaseous exchange takes place by the opening and closing of guard cells. 1
Reason: The exchange of gases occurs across the surface of stem, roots and leaves.
17 Assertion-The main part of carbohydrate digestion takes place in small intestine 1

Reason-Here pancreatic amylase converts carbohydrates into lactose.

18 Assertion-The brain stem contain centres for controlling activities. 1

Reason-Brain stem is very sensitive.

SECTION-B

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2.She manually pollinates the flowers of tomato plant X using pollen from the flowers of tomato
plant Y.
3.She ties small plastic bag around the pollinated flowers of tomato plant X. The plastic bags
are removed after a couple of days.
(a) Bindu carried out step 1 so as to prevent self-pollination. Which part did she remove?
(b) Plants produced through vegetative propagation are genetically identical to their parents.
What could be the biggest disadvantage of vegetative propagation?

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20 (a) Photosynthesis converts energy X into energy Y. What are X and Y? 2
(b) Write the stages involved in the process of photosynthesis. .

21 How does Plasmodium reproduce? 2

OR
Why is the flow of energy in an ecosystem unidirectional? Explain briefly.
22 (a) Which two hormones are responsible for the regulation of calcium and phosphorous level in 2
blood?
(b) Name any two hormones produced by the ovaries.
OR
“Injury to the medulla oblongata cause sudden death”. Explain

23 A major portion of the carbohydrates produced by plants is stored in different parts of the plant 2
(storage organs).Explain the mechanism by which this stored food is made available when
different organs need it for growth.

24 In a pea plant, find the contrasting trait if- 2

(a) The position of flower is terminal (b) The flower is white in colour

(c)Shape of pod is constricted (d)Colour of pod is green

SECTION-C

25 (a) What would be the ratio of chromosome number between an egg and its zygote?How is the 3
sperm genetically different from the egg?

(b) How do oral contraceptives help in avoiding pregnancies?

26 List three characteristics of lungs which make it an efficient respiratory surface. 3

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27 Complete the following flow chart based on ecosystem and its components. 3
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28 (a) Plant hormones are also referred to as growth regulators and can be controlled by a number 1
of stimuli. Mention one point of difference between the functioning of animal growth hormones
and plant growth regulators with respect to such control.

(b) Draw a labelled diagram of a pistil showing fertilization. 2

SECTION-D

29 Read the following and answer the questions from (i)to(v) given below. 5
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Observe the following cross between tall plants having round seeds and dwarf plants having
wrinkled seeds. The individuals obtained in theF1-generation were thereafter self-crossed.

(i) What would be the phenotypes of the individuals obtained in the F2generation?
Give their ratios.
(ii) Why do you think all the individuals of the F1-generation were tall with round
seeds?
(iii) What will be the number of progeny obtained in F2-generation in a dihybrid cross
with pure dominant traits?
(iv) What would be the phenotype of the individual obtained inF1-generation?
(v) According to you, what is responsible for the inheritance of traits?
OR

(a) Draw a diagram of human alimentary canal and label the following parts:
(i) largest gland.
(ii) gland that secretes digestive enzymes and hormone.
(iii) Part where HCl is produced.
(iv) part where digested food is absorbed.

(b) What are villi? Explain their function in the digestive system.

30 (a)After self-pollination in pea plants with round, yellow seeds, following types of seeds were 5
obtained by Mendel .

Analyse the result and describe the mechanism of inheritance which explains these results.

(b) What happens at synapse between two neurons? State briefly.

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 OR

(i)Draw a labelled diagram of a human female reproductive system.

(ii)Explain surgical method of contraception in human males & females. 3

SECTION-E

31 Read the following and answer the questions from (i)to(v)given below Each organism is 4
. generally eaten by two or more other kinds of organisms. They in turn are eaten by several other
organisms. Study the figure which shows the similar relationship between various organisms of
ecosystem through a food web.

(i) How many trophic levels are there in the longest food chain?
(ii) What is the role of rabbit in the given food web?
(iii) Why do all food chains start with plants?
(iv)What leads an organism to increase in number?

32 Anjali, a 14-year-old girl, was recently diagnosed with indigestion after consuming spicy and
. heavy foods. She often experiences bloating, stomach cramps, and discomfort after meals. Upon
consulting her doctor, Anjali is advised to avoid spicy food and eat smaller, more frequent
meals. The doctor explains that her body is not breaking down the food properly, especially fats,
due to a problem in the digestive system.

Based on the above case study; answer the following questions.

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1. What part of the digestive system is likely involved in Anjali's indigestion?
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2. How do enzymes help in the process of digestion, and which enzyme is responsible for
digesting fats? 1

3. What could be the reason for Anjali's indigestion, considering the symptoms mentioned? 1

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 4. What dietary changes might help alleviate Anjali's symptoms?

Based on the above case study; answer the following questions:

1. What are the different components of blood?

2. Why did Ajay require a blood transfusion after the accident?

3. How do platelets help in the process of blood clotting after an injury?

4. What might be some complications that could arise after a blood transfusion?

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