1.

Given below is a diagram of two systems

together in the human body.
(a) Name the systems.
(b) Name the parts numbered 1-10.
(c) Describe the functions of the parts 3, 4, 5
& 6.
(d) What will happen if the part 3 on both
sides gets blocked?
2. The following diagram represents the
vertical sectional view of the human female
reproductive system.
(a) Label the parts indicated by the guidelines
1 to 8.

(b) How does the uterus prepare for the

reception of zygote?

(c) What happens to the uterus, if fertilisation fails to take place?

3. Given below is the schematic diagram of the

sectional view of the human male reproductive
system.

(a) Name the parts numbered 1-11.

(b) State the functions of the parts numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 11.

4. The diagram below represents two reproductive
cells A and B. Study the same and then answer the
questions that follow:
(a) Identify the reproductive cells A and B.

(b) Name the specific part of the reproductive

system where the above cells are produced.

(c) Where in the female reproductive system do these cells unite?

(d) Name the main hormones secreted by the (1) ovary (2) testes.

(e) Name an accessory gland found in the male reproductive system and
state the function of its secretion.
5. The diagram below is that of a developing
human foetus in the womb. Study the same
and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the parts '1' to '5' indicated by
guidelines.
(b) What term is given to the period of
development of the foetus in the womb?
(c) How many days does the foetus take to
be fully developed?
(d) Mention two functions of the parts
labelled '2' other than its endocrine function.
(e) Name any one hormone produced by the part labelled '2'

6. Given below is a portion of the diagram to show

the diagrammatic highly magnified view of a single
human sperm. Complete the diagram to show its
normal structure.
8. The diagram below represents a stage during cell division. Study the
same and then answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3.

(b) Identify the above stage and give a reason to

support your answer.

(c) Mention the type of cells in our body where this

type of cell division occurs.

(d) Name the stage prior to this stage and draw a diagram to represent the
same.

9. 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.
(a) Identify the stage. Give one
reason in support of your answer.

(b) Name the cell organelle that

forms the 'aster'.

(c) Name the parts labelled 1, 2

and 3.
(d) Name the stage that follows the one shown here. How is that stage
identified?

(e) Mention two differences between mitosis and meiosis with regard to:

(i) The number of daughter cells produced.

(ii) The chromosome number in the daughter cells

10. A leaf cell of a water plant was

placed in a liquid other than pond
water. After sometime it took shape
as shown :
(a) Give the term for the state of the
cell it has acquired.

(b) Name the structure which acts as

a selectively permeable membrane.

(c) Comment on the nature (tonicity) of the liquid surrounding the cell.

(d) Name any one feature of this plant cell which is not present in an animal
cell.

(e) Redraw in the space provided, the diagram of the cell if it is soon placed
in ordinary water for some time.
11.The diagram given below represents an experimental set-up to
demonstrate a certain process. Study the same and answer the questions
that follow:
(a) Name the process.

(b) Define the above-named process.

(c) What would you observe in the

experimental set-up after an hour or so?

(d) What control experiment can be set up for comparison?

(e) Keeping in mind the root-hair, cell and its surroundings, name the parts
that correspond to (1) concentrated solution (2) parchment paper and sugar
(3) water in the beaker.

(f) Name any other material that can be used instead of parchment paper in
the above experiment.
(g) Mention two advantages of the process to the plants.

12. The diagram below represents a layer of epidermal cells showing a fully
grown root hair. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.

(b) The root hair cell is in a turgid state. Name

and explain the process that caused this
state.
(c) Mention one distinct difference between the parts labelled A and B.

(d) Draw a diagram of the above root hair cell as it would appear when a
concentrated solution of fertilizers is added near it.

13. Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:
a) Name the process being studied in the above
experiment.

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

(c) Why is oil placed over water?

(d) What do we observe with regard to the level of water

when this set up is placed in (1) bright sunlight (2)
humid conditions (3) windy day?

(e) Mention any three adaptations found in the roots of the plant which
enable them to carry out the process mentioned in (a).

14.The given figure represents an experiment:

a) Leaf A was coated with grease on
both the surfaces.
(b) Leaf B was coated with grease on
the lower surface.
(c) Leaf C was coated with grease on
the upper surface.
(d) Leaf D was left without any application of grease.
All the four leaves A, B, C and D were left in a room for about 24 hours.
(i) Which leaf dries first? Give reason.

(ii) Which leaf dries last? Give reason

15. Given below is the diagram of an apparatus used to study a particular

phenomenon in plants :
(a) Name the apparatus.

(b) What is it used for?

(c) What is the role played by the air-bubble in this experiment?

(d) What is the use of the reservoir ?

(e) What happens to the movement of the air-bubble if the apparatus is kept:

(i) in the dark; (ii) in sunlight; (iii) in front of a fan?

Give a reason in each case.

16. Given ahead is the diagram of an experimental set up to study the

process of transpiration in plants. Study the same
and then answer the questions that follow:
a) Name the colour of dry cobalt chloride paper?
(b) Is the experimental leaf a monocot or a dicot? Give a reason to support
your answer.

(c) Why are glass slides placed over the dry cobalt chloride papers?

(d) After about half an hour what change, if any, would you expect to find in
the cobalt chloride paper placed on the dorsal and ventral sides of the leaf?
Give a reason to support your answer.

17. An outline sketch of a tree is shown in a diagram below. Study the same
and answer the questions that follow:
a) Name and define the phenomenon labelled A
in the diagram.

(b) Write the significance of the process

mentioned in A for the plants.

(c) What do the direction of arrows in B and C

indicate? Name the phenomena.

(d) Draw a neat and labelled diagram of an

opened stomata.
18. A potted plant with variegated leaves was taken in order to prove a
factor necessary for photosynthesis. The potted plant was kept in the dark
for 24 hours and then placed in bright sunlight for a few hours. Observe the
diagram and answer the question :
(a) What aspect of photosynthesis is being
tested in the above diagram?

(b) Why was the plant placed in the dark

before beginning the experiment ?

(c) Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the process of

photosynthesis.

(d) What will be the result of starch test when performed on leaf A shown in
the diagram?

(e) Draw a neat and labelled diagram of a chloroplast.