GOKULDHAM HIGH SCHOOL & JUNIOR COLLEGE

SEMESTER II PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION

GRADE- X BIOLOGY (SCIENCE PAPER 3) DATE: 02/03/2022

Maximum Marks: 40

Time allowed: One and a half hours

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 10 minutes.

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.

Attempt all questions from Section A and any three questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
This paper consists of 5 printed pages.

SECTION A
(Attempt all questions.)
Question 1

Name the following by choosing the correct answers to the questions from the
given options. (Do not copy the question, Write the correct answer only.) [10]

(i) The impulse which starts the heart beat arises in:
(a) SAN
(b) Bundle of HIS
(c) AVN
(d) Purkinje fibres

(ii) The enzyme present in tears with an antiseptic property is:

(a) Amylase
(b) Lipase
(c) Lactase
(d) Lysozyme
(iii) Which one of the following is responsible for controlling the body
temperature?
(a) Pons
(b) Thalamus
(c) Hypothalamus
(d) Medulla oblongata

(iv) Function of hormone Glucagon is:

(a) Accelerates protein synthesis within cells
(b) Accelerates the conversion of glycogen into glucose
(c) Decreases the conversion of glycogen into glucose
(d) Slows down glucose formation from lactic acid
(v) Which among the following is incorrect about lymph?
(a) Lymph is colourless.
(b) Lymph contains red blood cells.
(c) Lymph carries digested fat from the intestine.
(d) Lymph supplies nutrition to those parts where blood cannot reach.

(vi) In humans, urea is produced in:

(a) Kidney
(b) Nephron
(c) Lung
(d) Liver

(vii) Which part of the ear is responsible for hearing?

(a) Organ of Corti
(b) Auditory canal
(c) Eustachian tube
(d) Auricle

(viii) The valve between the left auricle and left ventricle is called ____.
(a) Tricuspid valve
(b) Semilunar valve
(c) Mitral valve
(d) Thebesius valve

(ix) Which among the following substances is absent in glomerular

filtrate?
(a) Water
(b) Salts
(c) Glucose
(d) White blood corpuscles
 (x) Which among the following eye defects is more common in older
people?
(a) Astigmatism
(b) Presbyopia
(c) Night blindness
(d) Colour blindness

SECTION B
(Attempt any three questions from this Section.)
Question 2

(i) Name the hormone produced by the Thyroid gland and write its one
function. [2]
(ii) State any two functions of blood plasma. [2]
(iii) Given below is the diagram of a human heart. Label the parts numbered
1, 2 and 3. [3]

(iv) Name the three membranous coverings (meninges) of the brain. [3]
Question 3
(i) Mention two structural differences between RBC and WBC. [2]
(ii) Write two functions of cerebrum. [2]
(iii) Draw a neat diagram of the Kidney in longitudinal section and label any
two parts. [3]
(iv) Define the term ‘Synapse’ and name one neurotransmitter. [3]
Why are axons covered with myelin sheath?
Question 4
(i) Write the exact location of Pituitary gland. Why is it called the master
gland? [2]
(ii) Name the two parts of inner ear which are responsible for static
balance. [2]
(iii) Name the special groups of hormone secreting cells of Pancreas. Write
the two principal ways by which Insulin checks rise of sugar level in
the blood. [3]
(iv) What is the contraction phase of ventricles called? Name the two
valves that open during this phase [3]

Question 5

(i) Write the location of cerebrospinal fluid. State its function. [2]
(ii) Give the full form of the following abbreviations: [2]
(a) ACTH
(b) FSH
(iii) Given below is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye.
Answer the questions that follow: [3]

(a) Give the scientific term for the defect.

(b) Mention one possible reason for the defect.
(c) What type of lens can be used to correct the defect?

(iv) Name the three major steps of urine production. [3]

Question 6

(i) When a person comes out of a cinema hall after the noon show, he
experiences a dazzling effect for some period. Explain giving suitable
reasons. [2]

(ii) What is the function of Coronary arteries? What happens if there is a

blockage in any coronary artery? [2]

(iii) Explain the cause of following abnormalities: [3]

(a) Hematuria
(b) Glycosuria
(c) Gout

(iv) Complete the following table by filling in the blanks (a) to (c): [3]

HORMONE EFFECT OF
GLAND
SECRETED UNDERSECRETION

Anterior Pituitary (a) Dwarfism

(b)____________ Vasopressin (c)

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