Question bank
Chapter-1 Transport of Nutrients in plants
Q-1 Answer the following Questions
(1) Why do plants and animals need food?
(2) State three importance of water to plants.
Q-2 Name a plant nutrient that helps in:
(a) Growth and repair
(b) Synthesis of chlorophyll
(c) Cell division
Q-3 Fill in the blanks :
(1) In osmosis the movement of _____________________ takes place from their region of _____________________ concentration to their region of _____________________ concentration, while in active transport the movement of ____________________ take place from their region of ______________________ concentration to their region of _____________________ concentration.
(2) __________________ cells are absent in ferns and gymnosperms.
(3) The ______________________ and _____________________ are complex tissues.
(4) Two factors for ascent of sap are ______________________ and ______________________ .
(5) Yellowing of leaf is due to lack of ___________________ .
Q-4 State whether the following statements are true and false :
(1) Diffusion occurs when two solutions of different concentration are separated by a semipermeable membrane.
Q-5 Match the column.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Movement of water by cell to cell osmosis occurs in:
(i)
Roots(ii)
Stems(iii)
Veins of leaves(iv)
All of these
Q-2 Which of the following is NOT a component of the xylem?
(i)
Tracheids(ii)
Vessels(iii)
Seive tubes(iv)
None of these
Q-3 Pholem ________ provides mechanical support to the plant.
(i)
Parenchyma(ii)
Pholem fibres(iii)
Seive tubes(iv)
Bast fibres
Q-4 Which of the following processes requires energy?
(i)
Diffusion(ii)
Osmosis(iii)
Active transport(iv)
None of these
Q-5 Which of the following is NOT an essential plant nutrient?
(i)
Boron(ii)
Potassium(iii)
Iron(iv)
Iodine
Q-6 Which statement is true for transpiration?
(i)
It cools the plant and the environment(ii)
It enables ascent of sap(iii)
It removes excess water from the plant(iv)
All of the above
Q-7 Which of the following statement is true for a root hair cell?
(i)
It has an impermeable cell wall(ii)
It has a freely permeable cell membrane(iii)
It has a semi-permeable cell membrane(iv)
None of the above
Q-8 The following is an example of passive transport:
(i)
Diffusion(ii)
Osmosis(iii)
Active transport(iv)
Both a and b
Q-9 A plant loses water through?
(i)
Stomata(ii)
Cuticles(iii)
Lenticels(iv)
All of these
Q-10 When outside temperatures are high, the rate of transpiration:
(i)
Increases(ii)
Decreases(iii)
Remains same(iv)
None of these
Q-11 Water is distributed throughout the plant body due to:
(i)
Osmosis(ii)
Transpiration pull(iii)
lmbibition(iv)
Root pressure
Q-12 Chlorosis is the yellowing of leaf due to deficiency of?
(i)
Iron(ii)
Boron(iii)
Iodine(iv)
Sodium
Q-13 The techniques of growing plants used water based nutrients is called?
(i)
Hybridisation(ii)
Cloning(iii)
Hydroponics(iv)
Tissue culture
Q-14 Seive tubes are dependent on:
(i)
Tracheids(ii)
Companion cells(iii)
Bast fibres(iv)
Xylem vessels
Q-15 A plant cell lacks?
(i)
Plastids(ii)
Centrioles(iii)
Cell membrane(iv)
Cell wallChapter-2 Reproduction in Plants and Animals
Q-1 Answer the following Question
(1) State one difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.
(2) List the different modes of asexual reproduction.
(3) Name an organism that reproduces within a cyst. What environmental conditions favour cyst formation ?
(4) Show with the help of a series of labelled sketches how budding takes place in yeast.
(5) What is meant by perennation? Give two examples each of roots and stems that are adapted for perennation.
(6) What is a bud? Name a plant that bears buds on its leaves.
(7) What is artificial vegetative propagation? Name three methods of artificial vegetative propagation.

Q-2 Name:
Q-3 Name the type of asexual reproduction observed in the following organisms:
Q-4 Explain the following terms:
Q-5 Fill in the blanks:
Q-6 Answer the Following Questions
Q-7 Explain or define the following terms:
Q-8 Name the part of the flower that develops into:
Q-9 Fill in the blanks:
Q-10 Name the type of pollination shown in the diagrams below. State two advantages and two disadvantages of this mode of pollination.

Q-11 Give one term for the following:
Q-12 Answer the following questions
(1) Name the male and female gametes in humans.
(2) State two structural differences between the male and female gametes.
(3) Explain why a large number of eggs are shed in case of external fertilisation.
Q-13 Give two examples each of organisms in which fertilisation is:
Q-14 Explain why:
Q-15 State the function of the following structures present in mammals:
Q-16 State whether the following statements are true or false:
Q-17 Name:
Q-18 Fill in the blanks:
Chapter-3 Our Ecosystem
Q-1 Answer the following questions.
(1) What is an ecosystem?
Q-2 State how each of the following factors contributes toward establishing habitats
Q-3 Match the ecosystem terms with the suitable description.

Q-4 Explain the difference between the following pairs:
Q-5 Trees are important in maintaining environmental balance. State the role of forests with respect to:
Q-6 Give one term for the following:
Q-7 State whether the following statements are true or false:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The largest terrestrial unit of the biosphere is:
(i)
Niche(ii)
Habitat(iii)
Community(iv)
Biome
Q-2 Which of the following is NOT an abiotic component
(i)
Soil(ii)
Sunlight(iii)
Water(iv)
Microorganisms
Q-3 _______________ is the source of soil and minerals.
(i)
Atmosphere(ii)
Lithosphere(iii)
Biosphere(iv)
Hydrosphere
Q-4 The distribution of forests depends upon:
(i)
Temperature + Rainfall(ii)
Humidity + Rainfall(iii)
Soil + Humidity(iv)
Soil + Rainfall
Q-5 If a river fish strayed into the ocean then its body would:
(i)
Bloat up(ii)
Shrivel up(iii)
Be the same(iv)
None of these
Q-6 The effect of light on the growth of a plant is called:
(i)
Photosynthesis(ii)
Photoperiodism(iii)
Photomorphogenesis(iv)
Photolysis
Q-7 In the presence of light the stem bends ______________ light and the root bends __________________ the light.
(i)
Towards, towards(ii)
Towards, away from(iii)
Away from, away from(iv)
Away from, towards
Q-8 In a pond, the temperature is never lower than:
(i)
0°C(ii)
4°C(iii)
-2.5°C(iv)
2.5°C
Q-9 Decomposers cause ______________ of the soi
(i)
Fragmentation(ii)
Mineralisation(iii)
De-mineralisation(iv)
None of these
Q-10 In an open ecosystem, energy flows in as __________________ and goes out as ------- ------
(i)
Heat, light(ii)
Light, heat(iii)
Heat, heat(iv)
Light, light
Q-11 Herbivores are also called __________________ consumers .
(i)
Primary(ii)
Secondary(iii)
Tertiary(iv)
Quaternary
Q-12 The energy flows from the sun through to the ultimate consumer in ________________ direction.
(i)
Upward(ii)
Downward(iii)
Single(iv)
Any
Q-13 Cuscuta and host is an example of:
(i)
Epiphyte(ii)
Parasite(iii)
Symbiosis(iv)
None of theseChapter-4 The Endocrine System
Q-1 Differentiate between the following pairs:
Q-2 Answer the following
(1) Name three organs that are endocrine as well as exocrine in function. Also name their endocrine secretions
(2) State three characteristics of hormones.
(3) Explain briefly: The pituitary gland is called the 'master gland'.
(4) Mention three outdoor activities that could be a good form of relaxation. Name any one outdoor activity that you enjoy and which makes you relax.
(5) Mention three indoor activities that could be a good form of relaxation. Name any one indoor activity that you enjoy.
(6) Name two endocrine tissues.
Q-3 State the cause of the following conditions:
Q-4 State the function of the following hormones:
Q-5 Explain briefly:
Q-6 Fill in the blanks:
Q-7 Match the column:

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 This hormone is responsible for "fight-or-flight" response.
(i)
Insulin and glucagon(ii)
Thyroxine and calcitonin(iii)
Adrenaline and noradrenaline
Q-2 Difference between endocrine and exocrine glands is that
(i)
Endocrine glands release hormones while exocrine glands release enzymes(ii)
Endocrine glands are ductless while exocrine glands release secretions into ducts(iii)
Endocrine secretions act on target cells away from their source while exocrine glands release their secretions at the site of use.(iv)
All of the above
Q-3 This is not an endocrine gland.
(i)
Thyroid gland(ii)
Sweat gland(iii)
Adrenal gland(iv)
Pituitary gland
Q-4 Insulin converts excess --------- into _______________
(i)
Glycogen, glucose(ii)
Glucose, glycogen(iii)
Glucose, starch(iv)
Starch to glucose
Q-5 Pancreas is an:
(i)
Endocrine gland(ii)
Exocrine gland(iii)
Both a and b(iv)
None of these
Q-6 This is not a pituitary hormone:
(i)
Vasopressin(ii)
Growth hormone(iii)
Oxytocin(iv)
Calcitonin
Q-7 Adrenaline --------- level of glucose in the blood.
(i)
Increases(ii)
Decreases(iii)
Keeps same(iv)
None of these
Q-8 Puberty in females is characterised by:
(i)
Menstruation(ii)
Curved body(iii)
Pubic hair(iv)
All of these
Q-9 Puberty in males is characterised by:
(i)
Breaking of voice(ii)
Beard growth(iii)
Growth of hair on chest(iv)
All of these
Q-10 -----------is a practice that relaxes the mind and body.
(i)
Meditation(ii)
Swimming(iii)
Cycling(iv)
All of these
Q-11 Which is an NOT an endocrine tissue?
(i)
Ovary(ii)
Testis(iii)
Placenta(iv)
Sweat gland
Q-12 Conversion of glycogen into glucose by glucagon takes place in:
(i)
Kidney(ii)
Liver(iii)
Muscles(iv)
Heart
Q-13 The onset of puberty is initiated by the ___________ gland.
(i)
Adrenal(ii)
Thyroid(iii)
Pituitary(iv)
None of these
Q-14 This hormone stimulates the contraction of the uterus during child birth:
(i)
Oxytocin(ii)
Thyroxine(iii)
Adrenaline(iv)
Insulin
Q-15 This hormone regulates the amount of water excreted in the urine:
(i)
Insulin(ii)
Thyroxine(iii)
Oxytocin(iv)
VasopressinChapter-5 The Circulatory System
Q-1 Answer the following questions.
(1) State three characteristics of blood.
(2) Distinguish between erythrocytes and leucocytes on the basis of their shape and function .
(3) Nearly 90% of the plasma is water. Mention one important function of the water present in blood.
(4) (i) What is a blood group? (ii) Explain the importance of matching blood groups at the time of blood transfusion. (iii) What is the Rh factor?
(5) Mention two protective functions of the blood.
(6) Mention two regulatory functions of the blood.
(7) Name any four substances that are transported by blood.
Q-2 Name:
Q-3 Explain the following terms:
Q-4 State whether the following statements are true or false:
Q-5 Fill in the blanks:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following is NOT a part of blood?
(i)
Plasma(ii)
Lymph(iii)
Platelets(iv)
White blood cellsQ-2 Which of the following is a part of the circulatory system?
(i)
Blood vessels(ii)
Heart(iii)
Blood(iv)
All of theseQ-3 Double circulation means that:
(i)
Blood flows in closed vessels(ii)
Blood remains in the tissues(iii)
Blood flows through the heart twice(iv)
Both a and cQ-4 Which of the following is a chamber of the heart?
(i)
Aorta(ii)
Ventricle(iii)
Atrium(iv)
Both b and cQ-5 Which statement is true for arteries?
(i)
Thin walled(ii)
Inelastic(iii)
Has valves(iv)
Thick, muscular wallsQ-6 Oxygen-rich blood flows from:
(i)
Left ventricle to whole body(ii)
Lungs to left atrium(iii)
Right ventricle to lungs(iv)
Both a and bQ-7 Which is a function of the lymphatic system?
(i)
Lymphatic vessels drain away excess tissue fluid and return the proteins to the blood.(ii)
The lymph has white blood cells which fight infection and protect the body.(iii)
The lymph provides nutrition to remote parts of the body where blood cannot reach.(iv)
All the aboveQ-8 The red colour of blood is due to the pigment:
(i)
Chromoplast(ii)
Haemoglobin(iii)
Both a and b(iv)
None of theseQ-9 Blood group AB+ can give blood to:
(i)
Blood group A+(ii)
Blood group B +(iii)
Blood group AB+(iv)
All of theseQ-10 Which is NOT a function of blood?
(i)
Protect body against infection(ii)
Transport gases, nutrients and hormones(iii)
Regulate body temperature(iv)
Digest foodQ-11 Which is NOT a characteristic of white blood cells?
(i)
Phagocytosis(ii)
Large nucleus(iii)
Disc shape(iv)
Amoeboid movementQ-12 Which is a function of platelets?
(i)
To help in the clotting of blood(ii)
To regulate body temperature(iii)
To produce antibodies(iv)
None of theseQ-13 The fluid part of blood is called:
(i)
Serum(ii)
Plasma(iii)
Platelet(iv)
None of theseQ-14 Which of these is a disease of the heart?
(i)
Asthma(ii)
Malaria(iii)
Pneumonia(iv)
Coronary thrombosisQ-15 Which of these is NOT a plasma protein?
(i)
Fibrinogen(ii)
Estrogen(iii)
Albubin(iv)
GlobulinChapter-6 The Nervous System
Q-1 Explain or define the following terms:
Q-2 The diagram shown represents the human brain as seen in an external view. Study the same and then answer the question that follow:

Q-3 Name/Give one term for the following:
Q-4 Select the correct alternative:
Q-5 Answer the following questions.
(1) State the location of the spinal cord located. Also state its function .
(2) What is a reflex action? Give two examples of reflex action.
(3) Define a reflex arc and state its significance.
Q-6 Differentiate between the following:
Q-7 Fill in the blanks:
Q-8 Explain or define the following terms:
(i) Neuron
Q-9 The diagram shown represents the human brain as seen in an external view. Study the same and then answer the question that follow:

Q-10 Name/Give one term for the following:
Q-11 Select the correct alternative:
Q-12 Answer the following questions.
(1) State the location of the spinal cord located. Also state its function .
(2) What is a reflex action? Give two examples of reflex action.
(3) Define a reflex arc and state its significance.
Q-13 Differentiate between the following:
Q-14 Fill in the blanks:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which is a function of the cerebrospinal fluid?
(i)
Acts as shock absorber(ii)
Maintains constant pressure(iii)
Enables exchange of nutrients(iv)
All of theseQ-2 Which of the following is NOT a part of the Central Nervous System?
(i)
Cranial nerves(ii)
Brain(iii)
Spinal cord(iv)
None of theseQ-3 Which of the following is NOT a part of the neuron?
(i)
Dendrites(ii)
Axon(iii)
Cyton(iv)
GanglionQ-4 Which of the following controls emotional and intellectual processes?
(i)
Cerebrum(ii)
Cerebellum(iii)
Spinal cord(iv)
Medulla oblongataQ-5 Which of the following is NOT a component of the reflex arc?
(i)
Effector muscle(ii)
Sensory neuron(iii)
Receptor(iv)
None of theseQ-6 The dorsal root ganglion does NOT contain :
(i)
Cell bodies(ii)
Sensory neurons(iii)
Motor neurons(iv)
All of theseQ-7 The spinal nerve is connected to the spinal cord at points of attachment called:
(i)
Roots(ii)
Fulcrum(iii)
Pivot(iv)
None of theseQ-8 A __________ action is a quick response to a stimulus, generally without the involvement of the brain.
(i)
Voluntary(ii)
Involuntary(iii)
Reflex(iv)
ConsciousQ-9 Association neuron occurs between:
(i)
Sensory neuron and motor neuron(ii)
Motor neuron and sensory neuron(iii)
Ventral root and dorsal root(iv)
None of theseQ-10 Which is a component of the brain?
(i)
Forebrain(ii)
Midbrain(iii)
Hindbrain(iv)
All of theseQ-11 The _________ connects the two hemispheres of the brain.?
(i)
Corpus luteum(ii)
Corpus callosum(iii)
Hypothalmus(iv)
None of theseQ-12 The right hemisphere of the brain is concerned with:
(i)
Musical and artistic awareness(ii)
Science and mathematics(iii)
Imagination and insight(iv)
Both a and cQ-13 The junction between two neurons is called
(i)
Synapse(ii)
Joint(iii)
Meeting point(iv)
None of theseQ-14 Fine, slender fibres extending from the cell body of a nerve cell are called :
(i)
Axon(ii)
Terminal branches(iii)
Dendrites(iv)
GangliaQ-15 A reflex action is a __________ response to a stimulus
(i)
Conscious(ii)
Spontaneous(iii)
Voluntary(iv)
All of theseQ-16 Which of the following is NOT a part of the Central Nervous System?
(i)
Cranial nerves(ii)
Brain(iii)
Spinal cord(iv)
None of theseQ-17 Which of the following is NOT a part of the neuron?
(i)
Dendrites(ii)
Axon(iii)
Cyton(iv)
GanglionQ-18 Which is a function of the cerebrospinal fluid?
(i)
Acts as shock absorber(ii)
Maintains constant pressure(iii)
Enables exchange of nutrients(iv)
All of theseQ-19 Which of the following controls emotional and intellectual processes?
(i)
Cerebrum(ii)
Cerebellum(iii)
Spinal cord(iv)
Medulla oblongataQ-20 Which of the following is NOT a component of the reflex arc?
(i)
Effector muscle(ii)
Sensory neuron(iii)
Receptor(iv)
None of theseQ-21 The dorsal root ganglion does NOT contain :
(i)
Cell bodies(ii)
Sensory neurons(iii)
Motor neurons(iv)
All of theseQ-22 The spinal nerve is connected to the spinal cord at points of attachment called:
(i)
Roots(ii)
Fulcrum(iii)
Pivot(iv)
None of theseQ-23 A __________ action is a quick response to a stimulus, generally without the involvement of the brain.
(i)
Voluntary(ii)
Involuntary(iii)
Reflex(iv)
ConsciousQ-24 Association neuron occurs between:
(i)
Sensory neuron and motor neuron(ii)
Motor neuron and sensory neuron(iii)
Ventral root and dorsal root(iv)
None of theseQ-25 Which is a component of the brain?
(i)
Forebrain(ii)
Midbrain(iii)
Hindbrain(iv)
All of theseQ-26 The _________ connects the two hemispheres of the brain.?
(i)
Corpus luteum(ii)
Corpus callosum(iii)
Hypothalmus(iv)
None of theseQ-27 The right hemisphere of the brain is concerned with:
(i)
Musical and artistic awareness(ii)
Science and mathematics(iii)
Imagination and insight(iv)
Both a and cQ-28 The junction between two neurons is called
(i)
Synapse(ii)
Joint(iii)
Meeting point(iv)
None of theseQ-29 Fine, slender fibres extending from the cell body of a nerve cell are called :
(i)
Axon(ii)
Terminal branches(iii)
Dendrites(iv)
GangliaQ-30 A reflex action is a __________ response to a stimulus
(i)
Conscious(ii)
Spontaneous(iii)
Voluntary(iv)
All of theseChapter-7 Health and Hygiene
Q-1 Answer the following questions.
(1) Distinguish between an infectious and non-infectious disease and give two examples of each.
(2) a. List three ways we can protect ourselves from mosquito bites. b. With a view of eliminating mosquitoes, mention how: (i) Their breeding can be controlled. (ii) The adult mosquitoes can be killed on a large scale.
(3) Mention three ways to control the breeding of flies.
(4) What is meant by First Aid?
Q-2 Give one example of a disease caused by:
Q-3 Name the vector that spread the following disease:
Q-4 Mention the chief symptoms of the following diseases:
Q-5 State whether the following statements are true or false:
Q-6 Fill in the blanks:
Q-7 List three harmful effects of consuming the following:
Q-8 What first aid measure would you adopt in each of the following cases?
Q-9 Match the item in column A with item in column B.

Q-10 Answer the following questions.
(1) Distinguish between an infectious and non-infectious disease and give two examples of each.
(2) a. List three ways we can protect ourselves from mosquito bites. b. With a view of eliminating mosquitoes, mention how: (i) Their breeding can be controlled. (ii) The adult mosquitoes can be killed on a large scale.
(3) Mention three ways to control the breeding of flies.
(4) What is meant by First Aid?
Q-11 Give one example of a disease caused by:
Q-12 Name the vector that spread the following disease:
Q-13 Mention the chief symptoms of the following diseases:
Q-14 State whether the following statements are true or false:
Q-15 Fill in the blanks:
Q-16 List three harmful effects of consuming the following:
Q-17 What first aid measure would you adopt in each of the following cases?
Q-18 Match the item in column A with item in column B.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Active immunisation involves the use of:
(i)
Serums(ii)
Vaccine(iii)
Antibiotics(iv)
None of theseQ-2 A disease may be caused due to:
(i)
Low immunity(ii)
Infection(iii)
Poor diet(iv)
All of theseQ-3 Which of the following is an infectious disease?
(i)
Rickets(ii)
Cataract(iii)
Cancer(iv)
None of theseQ-4 Which of the following is NOT an infectious disease?
(i)
Tuberculosis(ii)
Covid-19(iii)
Influenza(iv)
ScurvyQ-5 The mosquito that transmits malaria is:
(i)
Culex(ii)
Aedes(iii)
Female anopheles(iv)
Both a and bQ-6 Which disease is spread by the housefly?
(i)
Cholera(ii)
Typhoid(iii)
Dysentery(iv)
All of theseQ-7 Which is a method to control spread of disease by houseflies?
(i)
Spray DDT(ii)
Burn garbage(iii)
Keep food covered(iv)
All of theseQ-8 Which of the following reduces the risk of infections?
(i)
Drinking boiled water(ii)
Drinking pasteurized milk(iii)
Washing hands frequently with soap(iv)
All of theseQ-9 Active, natural immunity is acquired:
(i)
After getting a disease(ii)
After getting vaccinated(iii)
By inoculating with serum(iv)
All of the aboveQ-10 The active component of the immune system are:
(i)
Leucocytes(ii)
Erthrocytes(iii)
Platelets(iv)
All of theseQ-11 Serum provides:
(i)
Immediate and permanent immunity(ii)
Immediate and temporary immunity(iii)
Delayed and temporary immunity(iv)
Delayed and permanent immunityQ-12 Active immunisation involves the use of:
(i)
Serums(ii)
Vaccine(iii)
Antibiotics(iv)
None of theseQ-13 The DPT vaccine is administered to provide immunity against:
(i)
Tuberculosis(ii)
Whooping cough(iii)
Typhoid(iv)
PolioQ-14 In treating burns, which of the following points of caution should be followed?
(i)
Clothing stuck to the wound should not be pulled away(ii)
Do not open blisters.(iii)
Do not smear the injury with petroleum ointment, butter or any greasy substance.(iv)
All of theseQ-15 The First Aid for sting of bees is:
(i)
To wash the affected area with vinegar(ii)
To wash the affected area with soap and water(iii)
To administer an anti-venom serum(iv)
None of the aboveQ-16 A first degree burn is characterised by:
(i)
Reddening of skin(ii)
Formation of blisters(iii)
Charring of skin(iv)
All of the aboveQ-17 A disease may be caused due to:
(i)
Low immunity(ii)
Infection(iii)
Poor diet(iv)
All of theseQ-18 Which of the following is an infectious disease?
(i)
Rickets(ii)
Cataract(iii)
Cancer(iv)
None of theseQ-19 Which of the following is NOT an infectious disease?
(i)
Tuberculosis(ii)
Covid-19(iii)
Influenza(iv)
ScurvyQ-20 The mosquito that transmits malaria is:
(i)
Culex(ii)
Aedes(iii)
Female anopheles(iv)
Both a and bQ-21 Which disease is spread by the housefly?
(i)
Cholera(ii)
Typhoid(iii)
Dysentery(iv)
All of theseQ-22 Which is a method to control spread of disease by houseflies?
(i)
Spray DDT(ii)
Burn garbage(iii)
Keep food covered(iv)
All of theseQ-23 Which of the following reduces the risk of infections?
(i)
Drinking boiled water(ii)
Drinking pasteurized milk(iii)
Washing hands frequently with soap(iv)
All of theseQ-24 Active, natural immunity is acquired:
(i)
After getting a disease(ii)
After getting vaccinated(iii)
By inoculating with serum(iv)
All of the aboveQ-25 The active component of the immune system are:
(i)
Leucocytes(ii)
Erthrocytes(iii)
Platelets(iv)
All of theseQ-26 Serum provides:
(i)
Immediate and permanent immunity(ii)
Immediate and temporary immunity(iii)
Delayed and temporary immunity(iv)
Delayed and permanent immunityQ-27 The DPT vaccine is administered to provide immunity against:
(i)
Tuberculosis(ii)
Whooping cough(iii)
Typhoid(iv)
PolioQ-28 In treating burns, which of the following points of caution should be followed?
(i)
Clothing stuck to the wound should not be pulled away(ii)
Do not open blisters.(iii)
Do not smear the injury with petroleum ointment, butter or any greasy substance.(iv)
All of theseQ-29 The First Aid for sting of bees is:
(i)
To wash the affected area with vinegar(ii)
To wash the affected area with soap and water(iii)
To administer an anti-venom serum(iv)
None of the aboveQ-30 A first degree burn is characterised by:
(i)
Reddening of skin(ii)
Formation of blisters(iii)
Charring of skin(iv)
All of the aboveChapter-8 Food Production
Q-1 Answer the following questions.
(1) State two factors that make India a suitable country for agriculture.
(2) Explain why fermentation is a widely used process in the food industry.
(3) Name one bacteria and one fungus used to make fermented food.
(4) What are probiotics? List three advantages of consuming buttermilk.
(5) Cheese and wine, both are made by the process of fermentation. Explain why one uses bacteria and the other uses a fungus to carry out this process.
(6) State the difference between a cash crop and a food crop.
(7) What is the difference between a kharif crop and a rabi crop? Give three examples of each.
(8) Explain why legumes are rich in proteins.
Q-2 Name three plants that yield:
Q-3 Match the items in column A with the appropriate item in column B.

Q-4 Name the plant part used in the following spices:
Q-5 Fill in the blanks:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which of the following is used to produce fermented food?
(i)
Yeast(ii)
Aspergillus(iii)
Lactobacillus(iv)
All of theseQ-2 Probiotic bacteria are the good bacteria found in:
(i)
The intestines(ii)
Fermented food(iii)
Supplements(iv)
All of the aboveQ-3 Saprophytic soil bacteria act as:
(i)
Consumers(ii)
Producers(iii)
Decomposers(iv)
All of theseQ-4 Mushrooms are a good source of :
(i)
Copper and tin(ii)
Copper and potassium(iii)
Sodium and potassium(iv)
Gold and silverQ-5 Fermentation by yeast produces ______________ and by bacteria produces
(i)
Carbon dioxide, ethyl alcohol(ii)
Ethyl alcohol, lactic acid(iii)
Lactic acid, ethyl alcohol(iv)
Lactic acid, carbon dioxideQ-6 Fungus of genus ___________ are used in flavouring cheese:
(i)
Penicillium(ii)
Aspergillus(iii)
Mycelium(iv)
Both a and bQ-7 Select the true statement with reference to farming techniques:
(i)
Soil bed must be ploughed and levelled before sowing the seed(ii)
Soil should be well irrigated(iii)
Harmful weeds must be removed(iv)
All of above are true statementsQ-8 Which of the following is a cash crop?
(i)
Oilseeds(ii)
Rubber(iii)
Cotton(iv)
All of theseQ-9 Rhizobium is a _________ bacteria living in the root nodules of leguminous plants.
(i)
Parasitic(ii)
Saprophytic(iii)
Symbiotic(iv)
None of the aboveQ-10 Which is NOT a rabi crop?
(i)
Wheat(ii)
Oats(iii)
Mustard(iv)
RiceQ-11 The Green Revolution was led by _____________ and White Flood by ______________ .
(i)
Dr MS Swaminathan, Dr Kurien(ii)
Dr Kurien, Dr MS Swaminathan(iii)
Dr MS Ranganathan, Dr Kurien(iv)
Dr MS Subramaniam, Dr CherianQ-12 Which of these is a chemical fertiliser?
(i)
Green manure(ii)
Urea(iii)
Compost(iv)
Cow dungQ-13 Animal bones are used for making:
(i)
Glue(ii)
Poultry feed(iii)
Buttons(iv)
All of theseQ-14 Which of these is an indigenous breed reared for milk production?
(i)
Red Sindhi(ii)
Sahiwal(iii)
Karan-Fries(iv)
Both a and bQ-15 Which of these is an indigenous breed of hens reared for egg laying?
(i)
Brahma(ii)
White leghorn(iii)
Basera(iv)
Both a and c