Explore topic-wise MCQs in Grade10.

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101.

Burning of petroleum produces

A. nitrogen dioxide
B. ammonium dioxide
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. carbon dioxide
Answer» D. carbon dioxide
102.

Symbiosis is a relationship between the members of

A. same species
B. two species
C. different species
D. equal species
Answer» D. equal species
103.

Which of the following is the correct order for a simple food chain?

A. grasshopper, sparrow, grass, hawk
B. grass, grasshopper, sparrow, hawk
C. hawk, sparrow, grass, grasshopper
D. grass, hawk, grasshopper, sparrow
Answer» C. hawk, sparrow, grass, grasshopper
104.

The kidney dialysis and kidney transplant are the two treatments for

A. misbalance in glomerular filtrate
B. kidney failure
C. kidney stones
D. misbalance of osmoregulation
Answer» C. kidney stones
105.

The reabsorption of salts during urine formation is allowed by

A. descending limp of loop of Henle
B. ascending limp of loop of Henle
C. Bowman's capsule
D. glomerulus
Answer» C. Bowman's capsule
106.

In body fluids, the excess water causes dilute urine also known as

A. hyper-hilus
B. hypotonic
C. hypertonic
D. hilus
Answer» C. hypertonic
107.

In the human kidney, the renal tubule last portion is classified as

A. hilus convoluted tubule
B. renal convoluted tubule
C. proximal convoluted tubule
D. distal convoluted tubule
Answer» E.
108.

In human kidneys, the single duct in which distal convoluted tubules opens is called

A. proximal duct
B. renal duct
C. papillary duct
D. collecting duct
Answer» E.
109.

The classification of drugs based on actions and chemical properties includes

A. antibiotics and sedatives
B. vaccines
C. analgesics
D. all of above
Answer» E.
110.

The antibiotics that stop the growth of bacteria are classified as

A. sulfonamides
B. single cell protein
C. bactericidal
D. bacteriostatic
Answer» E.
111.

Paracetamol is an example of

A. vaccines
B. sedatives
C. antibiotics
D. analgesics
Answer» E.
112.

The name of the drug which is obtained from bacteria is

A. streptomycin
B. morphine
C. aspirin
D. digitalis
Answer» C. aspirin
113.

The material contains weaken or killed pathogens is

A. antibiotics
B. antiseptics
C. vaccines
D. heroine
Answer» D. heroine
114.

The pea-shaped gland attached to the brain's hypothalamus is known as

A. iodopsin glands
B. pituitary glands
C. thyroid gland
D. rhodopsin glands
Answer» C. thyroid gland
115.

Sensory areas that receive impulses from the skin are contained by

A. frontal lobe
B. parietal lobe
C. occipital lobe
D. temporal lobe
Answer» C. occipital lobe
116.

The neurons that interpret and receive information and stimulate motor neurons are

A. sensory neurons
B. motor neurons
C. interneurons
D. rotator neurons
Answer» D. rotator neurons
117.

Light is focused on the retina by

A. concave lens
B. convex lens
C. fovea
D. optic disc
Answer» C. fovea
118.

In the human body, the group formed by neurons enclosed in the membrane at certain body parts is called

A. benign
B. malign
C. ganglion
D. neuroglial
Answer» D. neuroglial
119.

In the adult human skeleton, the 206 bones are organized into the

A. collagen structure
B. appendicular skeleton
C. longitudinal axis
D. axial skeleton
Answer» D. axial skeleton
120.

How many bones are present in the skull?

A. 22
B. 24
C. 26
D. 8
Answer» B. 24
121.

The type of arthritis in which joints cartilages degenerates and the joints become immovable is called

A. rheumatoid osteoporosis
B. gout
C. osteoarthritis
D. rheumatoid arthritis
Answer» D. rheumatoid arthritis
122.

Which of the following is found covering the ends of the long bones?

A. hyaline cartilage
B. elastic cartilage
C. fibrous cartilage
D. none of above
Answer» B. elastic cartilage
123.

The movement of the whole animal from one place to another place is called

A. skeletal movement
B. non-skeletal movement
C. movement
D. locomotion
Answer» E.
124.

Antiseptics are used to reduce the possibility of infection on

A. hairs
B. nails
C. skin
D. eyes
Answer» D. eyes
125.

Drugs that do not occur naturally but are manufactured are called

A. synthetic drugs
B. pharmaceutical drugs
C. addictive drugs
D. drugs from plants
Answer» B. pharmaceutical drugs
126.

Which of the following destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects?

A. disinfectants
B. antibiotics
C. sedatives
D. antiseptics
Answer» B. antibiotics
127.

Which of the following reduces pain?

A. vaccines
B. sedatives
C. antibiotics
D. analgesics
Answer» E.
128.

The drugs that induce sedation by reducing excitement or irritability are known as

A. antibiotics
B. vaccines
C. sedatives
D. analgesics
Answer» D. analgesics
129.

Masses of cells produced by tissue cells during tissue culture are called

A. buds
B. calluses
C. cysts
D. spores
Answer» C. cysts
130.

The angiosperm seeds use the micropyle for

A. water transportation
B. photosynthesis
C. water absorption
D. mineral transportation
Answer» D. mineral transportation
131.

The simple division of the cell in which exact duplicates are reproduced is called

A. fragmented reproduction
B. propagation reproduction
C. asexual reproduction
D. sexual reproduction
Answer» D. sexual reproduction
132.

The meaning of binary fission is the division into

A. two
B. three
C. four
D. six
Answer» B. three
133.

Considering the structure and development of seed, the original surrounding of the ovule develops into the

A. endosperm coat
B. seed coat
C. tissue coat
D. spores coat
Answer» C. tissue coat
134.

Level of calcium ions in the blood is increased by

A. thyroxin
B. parathormone
C. calcitonin
D. estrogen
Answer» C. calcitonin
135.

The hormone released by the four glands present in the posterior side of the thyroid gland is called

A. hyperthormone
B. hypothormone
C. parathyroid
D. parathormone
Answer» E.
136.

Pigment contained by Rods is called

A. iodopsin
B. melanin
C. rhodopsin
D. eumelanin
Answer» D. eumelanin
137.

The part of forebrain which lies below the cerebrum is

A. cerebellum
B. cerebral hemisphere
C. thalamus
D. hypothalamus
Answer» D. hypothalamus
138.

In humans the pairs of cranial nerves are

A. 31
B. 13
C. 12
D. 15
Answer» D. 15
139.

Considering the following, the abiotic components of the ecosystem includes

A. grass and
B. birds and snakes
C. basic elements and soil
D. cattle and deer
Answer» D. cattle and deer
140.

Ammonia is converted into nitrites by

A. fungi
B. virus
C. algae
D. bacteria
Answer» E.
141.

The kind of parasitism in which the whole life of parasites are spent as parasites is called

A. permanent parasitism
B. temporary mutualism
C. permanent mutualism
D. temporary parasitism
Answer» B. temporary mutualism
142.

The interactions between the members of different species are called

A. interspecific interactions
B. competition
C. intraspecific interactions
D. predation
Answer» B. competition
143.

Considering the ecological organizations, the range between tops of the highest mountains and floor of oceans is classified as

A. biosphere
B. exosphere
C. troposphere
D. stratosphere
Answer» B. exosphere
144.

Horizontal underground stems with scale leaves are called

A. bulbs
B. corms
C. rhizomes
D. stem tubers
Answer» D. stem tubers
145.

The enlarged part of the rhizome (underground stem) is called

A. leaves tubules
B. shoot tubers
C. root tubers
D. stem tubers
Answer» E.
146.

The type of asexual reproduction in which new offspring is developed by the unfertilized egg is called

A. fragmentation
B. parthenogenesis
C. vegetative propagation
D. spore formation
Answer» C. vegetative propagation
147.

The plants that propagated by planting stem cuttings are

A. broccoli plants
B. roses and grapevines
C. peach trees
D. plum trees
Answer» D. plum trees
148.

Enlarged portions of an underground stem are called

A. bulbs
B. corms
C. rhizomes
D. stem tubers
Answer» E.
149.

Plants that live completely or partially submerged in water are called

A. aquatic plants
B. hydrophytes
C. halophytes
D. xerophytes
Answer» C. halophytes
150.

Considering the Bowman's capsule of human kidney, the part of nephron which starts from it is called

A. renal proximal
B. renal tubule
C. renal corpuscle
D. distal tubule
Answer» C. renal corpuscle