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Biology Specimen Paper 2024-2025 (English Medium) ICSE Class 10 Question Paper Solution

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Biology [Specimen Paper]
Marks: 80 CISCE
(English Medium)

Academic Year: 2024-2025
Date: अप्रैल 2025
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  1. Answers 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.)
[15]1 | Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)
[1]1.i

The loop of Henle lies in ______.

Medulla

Cortex

Pelvis

Ureter

Artery

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] The Excretory System (Elimination of Body Wastes)
[1]1.ii

The antiseptic present in tears is ______.

Iodine

Hydrogen peroxide

Lysozyme

Lysosome

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs [0.034] Sense Organs
[1]1.iii

Assertion (A): The foetus respires but does not breathe.

Reason (R): The maternal blood supplies oxygen to the foetus through placenta.

A is True and R is False.

A is False and R is True.

Both A and R are True.

Both A and R are False.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.035] The Reproductive System
[1]1.iv

During ventricular systole, the atrioventricular valves (P) ______ and semilunar valves (Q) ______.

P - Close, Q - Open

P - Close, Q - Close

P - Open, Q - Close

P - Open, Q - Open

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
[1]1.v

The two cerebral hemispheres are joined by a sheet of fibres called ______.

Pons

Corpus luteum

Hypothalamus

Corpus callosum

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs
[1]1.vi

The onset of menstruation in a human female is called ______.

Menopause

Menarche

Ovulation

Oogenesis

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.035] The Reproductive System
[1]1.vii

Assertion (A): Rods and Cones are photoreceptors in the sclera of eyeball.

Reason (R): Rods are sensitive to dim light.

A is True and R is False.

A is False and R is True.

Both A and R are True.

Both A and R are False.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs [0.034] Sense Organs
[1]1.viii

Priya tried to match the hormones with their effect on the human body. She tabulated the pairs as follows:

Hormone Effect on the body
P Stimulates conversion of Glycogen to Glucose
Q Reabsorption of water by the Nephrons.

Identify the correct pair of hormones.

P - Insulin, Q - Glucagon.

P - Adrenaline, Q - Oxytocin.

P - Glucagon, Q - Vasopressin.

P - Vasopressin, Q - Adrenaline.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[1]1.ix

While studying the stages in the evolution of man, a well-developed chin is observed in ______.

Homo habilis

Homo erectus

Homo sapiens

Australopithecus

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.05] Human Evolution
[1]1.x

A pair of corresponding chromosomes of the same shape, size and one from each parent is called ______.

Autosomes

Allosomes

Analogous chromosomes

Homologous chromosomes

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.012] Cell Cycle, Cell Division and Structure of Chromosomes [0.013000000000000001] Genetics – Some Basic Fundamentals
[1]1.xi

Assertion (A): We urinate more in summer.

Reason (R): Sweat glands are more active in summer.

A is True and R is False.

A is False and R is True.

Both A and R are True.

Both A and R are False.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] The Excretory System (Elimination of Body Wastes)
[1]1.xii

Rahul inserted a hairpin into his right ear to remove ear wax. He felt a sudden sharp pain with loss of hearing. This was due to ______.

Rupture of eardrum

Rupture of vestibule

Rupture of cornea

Rupture of pinna

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs [0.034] Sense Organs
[1]1.xiii

Assertion (A): All food chains begin with herbivores.

Reason (R): Green plants are heterotrophs.

A is True and R is False.

A is False and R is True.

Both A and R are True.

Both A and R are False.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.023] Photosynthesis: Provider of Food for All [0.023] Photosynthesis: Provider of Food for All
[1]1.xiv

A biology teacher asked her students to give two examples of vestigial organs in the human body.

Raj said: Wisdom teeth and Pinna

Sonu said: Body hair and large intestine

Lata said: Vermiform appendix and wisdom teeth

Abhay said: Pinna and Ossicles

Who were correct?

Abhay and Sonu

Sonu and Lata

Raj and Lata

Abhay and Raj

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.05] Human Evolution
[1]1.xv

During a practical exam, a plant cell in a particular solution was placed under a compound microscope. Students were told to observe the cell and name the tonicity of the solution and mention the process that occurred in the cell.

Isotonic, Endosmosis

Hypotonic, Active Transport

Hypertonic, Endosmosis

Hypertonic, Exosmosis

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.021] Absorption by Roots: The Processes Involved
[25]2
[5]2.i
[1]2.i.a

Name the following:

The basic units of heredity.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Genetics – Some Basic Fundamentals
[1]2.i.b

Name the following: 

The undesirable change in the environment leading to its deterioration.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.06] Pollution
[1]2.i.c

Name the following: 

The structure which connects the placenta and the foetus.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.035] The Reproductive System
[1]2.i.d
Name the statistical study of the human population of a region.
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.06] Pollution
[1]2.i.e

Name the following:

The nitrogenous base that pairs with adenine.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.012] Cell Cycle, Cell Division and Structure of Chromosomes
[5]2.ii

Given below is the transverse section of the spinal cord. Read the information below the diagram and fill in the blanks:

The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata of the brain and runs down through the whole length of the vertebral column. The spinal cord is covered by the meninges. It conducts impulses from the skin and muscles to the brain. It also conducts impulses from the brain to the muscles of the trunk and limbs.

The spinal cord is a part of the (a) ______ Nervous System. The grey matter in the picture given above consists of (b) ______ while the white matter consists of (c) ______. The spinal cord is concerned with the (d) ______ actions below the neck. (e) ______ is the bony structure that protects the spinal cord.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs
[5]2.iii
[1]2.iii.a

Arrange and rewrite the terms in the group in the correct order so as to be in a logical sequence, beginning with the term that is underlined.

Apical meristem, Positive phototropism, Auxins, Cell elongation.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.024] Chemical Coordination in Plants
[1]2.iii.b

Arrange the excretory system in the correct sequence.

(Urinary bladder, Ureter, Kidney, Urethra).

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] The Excretory System (Elimination of Body Wastes)
[1]2.iii.c

Arrange and rewrite the term in the group in the correct order so as to be in a logical sequence, beginning with the term that is underlined.

Auditory canal, Organ of Corti, Stapes, Malleus

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs [0.034] Sense Organs
[1]2.iii.d

Arrange and rewrite the term in the group in the correct order so as to be in a logical sequence, beginning with the term that is underlined.

Cell membrane, Chromatin fibres, Cell wall, Cytoplasm.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.011000000000000001] Cell - the Structure and Fundamental Unit of Life [For Revision Only] [0.021] Absorption by Roots: The Processes Involved
[1]2.iii.e

Arrange and rewrite the term in the group in the correct order so as to be in a logical sequence, beginning with the term that is underlined.

Lungs, Right auricle, Inferior venacava, Pulmonary Artery.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] The Excretory System (Elimination of Body Wastes)
[5]2.iv
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[1]2.iv.a

Read the explanation given below and name the structure:

Food conducting tissue in vascular plants.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.024] Chemical Coordination in Plants
[1]2.iv.b

Read the explanation given below and name the structure:

A cell formed by the fusion of gametes.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.035] The Reproductive System
[1]2.iv.c

Read the explanation given below and name the structure:

The smallest blood vessels in the human body.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
[1]2.iv.d

Read the explanation given below and name the structure:

A tubular passage that connects the pharynx and the middle ear.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs [0.034] Sense Organs
[1]2.iv.e

Name the following:

The openings on the barks of trees through which transpiration occurs.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Transpiration
[5]2.v

Given below is a cross section of the human eye. Match the structures marked (a) to (e) with their correct functions:

Example: (f) - 6. Holds the lens in position

Cross section of Human Eye   Functions
1. Protects retina
2. Regulates the size of the pupil
3. Alters the shape of the lens
4. Keeps the lens moist
5. Transmits nerve impulses to brain
6. Holds the lens in position
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs [0.034] Sense Organs
SECTION B (Attempt any four questions from this Section.)
[10]3
[1]3.i

Explain the term Active transport.

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Chapter: [0.021] Absorption by Roots: The Processes Involved
[2]3.ii

Name the structures through which Transpiration occur in a plant.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Transpiration

Name the following:

The structures through which guttation occurs.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Transpiration
[2]3.iii
[1]3.iii.a

How does the rate of Transpiration differ when there is High temperature?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Transpiration
[1]3.iii.b

How does the rate of Transpiration differ when there is High humidity?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Transpiration
[2]3.iv

Write the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.023] Photosynthesis: Provider of Food for All
[3]3.v
[1]3.v.a

Sam observed a slide containing the lower epidermis of a leaf under a microscope. A number of tiny openings between the epidermal cells were present as shown below in the diagram:

What are these tiny openings called?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.023] Photosynthesis: Provider of Food for All
[1]3.v.b

Sam observed a slide containing the lower epidermis of a leaf under a microscope. A number of tiny openings between the epidermal cells were present as shown below in the diagram:

Name the cells that regulate the opening and closing of the structures.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.023] Photosynthesis: Provider of Food for All
[1]3.v.c

Sam observed a slide containing the lower epidermis of a leaf under a microscope. A number of tiny openings between the epidermal cells were present as shown below in the diagram:

Which ion is responsible for the opening and closing of the openings?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.023] Photosynthesis: Provider of Food for All
[10]4
[1]4.i
Explain briefly, why adrenaline is called the emergency hormone?
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[2]4.ii

Expand the abbreviation ADH.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System

Give one example of a diuretic substance.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] The Excretory System (Elimination of Body Wastes)
[2]4.iii
[1]4.iii.a

Mention the significance of the following mineral:

Iodine in our food

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[1]4.iii.b

Mention the significance of the following mineral:

Magnesium for green plants.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.023] Photosynthesis: Provider of Food for All
[2]4.iv

Write any two objectives of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

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Chapter: [0.06] Pollution
[3]4.v

Draw a neat and labelled diagram of Root hair.

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Chapter: [0.021] Absorption by Roots: The Processes Involved
[10]5
[1]5.i

Mention one characteristic of roots for absorbing water from the soil.

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Chapter: [0.021] Absorption by Roots: The Processes Involved
[2]5.ii

What is Parthenocarpy?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.024] Chemical Coordination in Plants

Give one example of Parthenocarpy.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.024] Chemical Coordination in Plants
[2]5.iii

State the difference between Micturition and Parturition.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.035] The Reproductive System
[2]5.iv

Give the functions of lymph.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
[3]5.v
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[1]5.v.a

Study the picture given below and answer the question:

How does water get polluted?

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Chapter: [0.06] Pollution
[1]5.v.b

Study the picture given below and answer the question:

What is the effect of water pollution on human life?

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Chapter: [0.06] Pollution
[1]5.v.c

Study the picture given below and answer the question:

Mention one control measure to stop the pollution of water bodies.

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Chapter: [0.06] Pollution
[10]6
[1]6.i

State Mendel’s Law of Segregation.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Genetics – Some Basic Fundamentals
[2]6.ii

What are tropic hormones?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System

Give one example of a Tropic hormone.

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Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[2]6.iii

Differentiate Between Genotype and Phenotype.

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Chapter: [0.012] Cell Cycle, Cell Division and Structure of Chromosomes [0.013000000000000001] Genetics – Some Basic Fundamentals
[2]6.iv

What is the significance of Testes being placed in Scrotal sacs?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.035] The Reproductive System
[3]6.v

Draw a labeled diagram of sperm.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.035] The Reproductive System
[10]7
[1]7.i

What is the scientific name of the pea plant that Mendel used for his experiments?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.013000000000000001] Genetics – Some Basic Fundamentals
[2]7.ii
[1]7.ii.a

Mention the surgical method of contraception in men.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.04] Population
[1]7.ii.b
Name the surgical method of contraception in human female.
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.04] Population
[2]7.iii

Name two harmful effects of noise pollution.

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Chapter: [0.06] Pollution
[2]7.iv
[1]7.iv.a

Which parts of a plant exhibit Negative geotropism?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.024] Chemical Coordination in Plants
[1]7.iv.b

Which parts of a plant exhibit Positive hydrotropism?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.024] Chemical Coordination in Plants
[3]7.v
[1]7.v.a

Kathak is an Indian classical dance which involves a lot of spinning by the dancers. The learners of this dance experience dizziness in the beginning while spinning.

Name the part of the membranous labyrinth responsible for this dizziness.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs
[1]7.v.b

Kathak is an Indian classical dance which involves a lot of spinning by the dancers. The learners of this dance experience dizziness in the beginning while spinning.

Give a suitable reason for Semicircular canals.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs
[1]7.v.c

Kathak is an Indian classical dance which involves a lot of spinning by the dancers. The learners of this dance experience dizziness in the beginning while spinning.

Mention the nerve that carries the impulse for dizziness to the brain.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs
[10]8
[1]8.i

How does transpiration help in the uptake of water from the soil?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.022000000000000002] Transpiration
[2]8.ii
[1]8.ii.a

The given statement is incorrect. Rewrite the correct statement:

Fresh water fish when placed in hypertonic salt solution absorb water and burst.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.021] Absorption by Roots: The Processes Involved
[1]8.ii.b

The given statement is incorrect. Rewrite the correct statement:

Seminiferous tubules secrete Testosterone.

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.035] The Reproductive System
[2]8.iii
[1]8.iii.a

During Mitosis what is the position of chromatids in metaphase?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.012] Cell Cycle, Cell Division and Structure of Chromosomes
[1]8.iii.b

During Mitosis what is the position of chromatids in metaphase?

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.012] Cell Cycle, Cell Division and Structure of Chromosomes
[2]8.iv

Chris was watching the display of fireworks in the sky.

  1. Trace the path of the light rays using the following terms:
    Fovea, Lens, Conjunctiva, Pupil, Cornea.
  2. Name the nerve that carries the impulse for vision to the brain.
Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.033] Nervous System and Sense Organs [0.034] Sense Organs
[3]8.v

Draw neat and labelled diagrams of Malpighian capsule

Concept: undefined - undefined
Chapter: [0.032] The Excretory System (Elimination of Body Wastes)

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