(English Medium) ICSE Class 10 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions

In the cells of a human male body, the number of autosomes is ______.

Name these:

Two kinds of haploid cells of human body

The molecules of water split during ______.

The conversion of several glucose molecules into starch is termed as ______.

Soil pollution is largely localised.

Flyash and metallic ash are examples of urban domestic waste.

Chemical fertilisers may reach the rivers but do not harm the fish.

Biomedical waste may consist of both biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

Write the full form of DDT.

Name the two main phases of photosynthesis.

How do oil spills affect sea life?

Define the following term:

Pesticides

Define the following term:

Sanitary landfills

Define the following term:

Polymerisation

Distinguish between the following pairs on the basis of the word indicated in the bracket ( ).

Light reaction and Dark reaction (end products)

Thyroid is located close to ______.

Cretinism is caused due to ______ of thyroxin.

Oversecretion of thyroxin causes ______ goitre.

The condition showing swelling in face and hands and sluggishness due to hypothyroidism is called ______.

Islets of Langerhans are located in the ______.