Biology Set 1 2021-2022 ICSE Class 10 Question Paper Solution

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Biology [Set 1]
Marks: 40 Academic Year: 2021-2022
Date: April 2022
Duration: 1h30m
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Note :

  1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
  2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 10 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. Attempt all questions from Section A and any three questions from Section B.
  6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION - A : (Attempt all questions)
[10] 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.)
[1] 1.i

A muscular wall is absent in ______.

 Capillary 

Venule

 Arteriole 

Vein

Concept: Blood Vessels – Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
[1] 1.ii

The outermost layer of meninges:

Pia mater

Arachnoid layer

Grey matter

Dura mater

Concept: Human Nervous System
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[1] 1.iii

Tear gland is also called ______.

Gastric gland

Lacrimal gland

Salivary gland

Sebaceous gland

Concept: The Eyes
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[1] 1.iv

Which one of the following is not a simple reflex?

Coughing

Blinking

Eating

Swallowing

Concept: Reflex and Reflex Action
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[1] 1.v

Loop of Henle lies in ______.

Medulla

Cortex

Pelvis

Ureter

Concept: Central Nervous System (CNS): Structure of Human Brain
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[1] 1.vi

The pigment that gives colour to urine:

Haemoglobin

Chlorophyll

Urochrome

Melanin

Concept: Urine
Chapter: [0.032] The Excretory System (Elimination of Body Wastes)
[1] 1.vii

Choose the correct answer.
Number of spinal nerves in human beings ______________

31

10

21

12

Concept: The Spinal Cord
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[1] 1.viii

The mineral element needed for the functioning of the Thyroid gland:

Sodium

Potassium

Magnesium

Iodine

Concept: Human Endocrine Glands - Thyroid Gland
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[1] 1.ix

The part of the brain concerned with memory:

Cerebrum

Cerebellum

Pons

Medulla Oblongata

Concept: Central Nervous System (CNS): Structure of Human Brain
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[1] 1.x

The pigmented circular area seen in front of the eye:

Cornea

Lens

Iris

Ciliary muscles

Concept: Human Eye: Structure of the Eye
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
SECTION - B : (Attempt any three questions from this Section)
[10] 2
[2] 2.i

What are tropic hormones?

Concept: Human Endocrine Glands - Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis Gland
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System

Give one example of a Tropic hormone.

Concept: Need for the Regulation of Body Activities
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
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[2] 2.ii

Give the location of Pericardial fluid.

Concept: Human Heart
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System

What is the function of pericardial fluid?

Concept: Human Heart
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
[3] 2.iii

Given below is the diagram of a human blood smear. Label the parts numbered 1, 2 and 3.

Concept: Composition of Blood: Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
[3] 2.iv

Give the biological terms for the three ear ossicles.

Concept: Functions of the Ear
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[10] 3
[2] 3.i

Describe the structural differences between an artery and a vein.

Concept: Blood Circulatory System in Human
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
[2] 3.ii

Where is Bicuspid valve located? What is its function?

Concept: Human Heart
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
[3] 3.iii

Draw neat and labelled diagrams of Malpighian capsule

Concept: Human Reproductive System
Chapter: [0.035] The Reproductive System
[3] 3.iv

Define the following: 

Excretion 

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

Which are the two main organic wastes present in urine?

Concept: Human Excretory System
Chapter: [0.032] The Excretory System (Elimination of Body Wastes)
[10] 4
[2] 4.i

Name the substance that initiates blood clotting.

Concept: Composition of Blood: Blood Platelets (Thrombocytes)
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System

What is the mineral element essential to form a blood clot?

Concept: Function of Platelets - Clotting of Blood (Coagulation)
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
[2] 4.ii

Give the exact location of the Adrenal gland

Concept: Human Endocrine Glands - Adrenal Gland (Suprarenal Gland)
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[3] 4.iii

Mention three functions of Adrenaline.

Concept: Human Endocrine Glands - Adrenal Gland (Suprarenal Gland)
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[3] 4.iv

What is the contraction phase of auricles called?

Concept: Circulation of Blood in the Heart: Cardiac Cycle
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System

Name the two valves that open during this phase.

Concept: Circulation of Blood in the Heart: Cardiac Cycle
Chapter: [0.031] The Circulatory System
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[10] 5
[2] 5.i

How are cytons and axons arranged in the spinal cord?

Concept: The Spinal Cord
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[2] 5.ii

We cannot distinguish colours in dim light. Explain giving suitable reasons.

Concept: Human Eye: Structure of the Eye
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[3] 5.iii

Given below is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye. Answer the questions that follow:

  1. Give the scientific term for the defect.
  2. Mention one possible reason for the defect.
  3. What type of lens can be used to correct the defect?
Concept: Human Eye: Structure of the Eye
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[3] 5.iv

What are hormones?

Concept: Hormones
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System

Name any two hormones secreted by the Pituitary gland?

Concept: Human Endocrine Glands - Pituitary Gland or Hypophysis Gland
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[10] 6
[2] 6.i
[1] 6.i.a

From where the following nerves arise.

Optic nerve

Concept: Human Eye: Structure of the Eye
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[1] 6.i.b

From where the following nerves arise.

Auditory nerve

Concept: Reflex Arc
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[2] 6.ii
[1] 6.ii.a

Expand the following biological abbreviations: 

TSH

Concept: Human Endocrine Glands - Thyroid Gland
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[1] 6.ii.b

Give the full form of the following abbreviation:

ADH

Concept: Hormones
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System
[3] 6.iii

What are the three main parts of the membranous labyrinth.

Concept: The Eyes
Chapter: [0.033] The Nervous System
[3] 6.iv

Complete the following table by filling in the blanks (a) to (c):

GLAND HORMONE
SECRETED
EFFECT OF
OVERSECRETION
Pancreas (a) ______ Hypoglycemia
Thyroid (b) ______ (c) ______
Concept: Human Endocrine Glands - Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)
Chapter: [0.034] The Endocrine System

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