Explore topic-wise MCQs in Grade10.

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1551.

When vasopressin is not secreted, the condition that occurs is called

A. acromegaly
B. diabetes insipidus
C. diabetes mellitus
D. dwarfism
Answer» C. diabetes mellitus
1552.

The midbrain controls the

A. myelinated frontal lobe
B. auditory posture and reflexes
C. auditory axon
D. auditory dendrites
Answer» C. auditory axon
1553.

The major source for bringing carbon from the atmosphere is

A. carbon monoxide
B. carbon trioxide
C. carbon dioxide
D. water
Answer» D. water
1554.

Heterotrophs present in an ecosystem are called

A. consumers
B. producers
C. decomposers
D. none of above
Answer» B. producers
1555.

The example of the flow of materials in a food chain is

A. grass, grasshopper, sparrow, hawk
B. grasshopper, hawk, sparrow, grass
C. sparrow, hawk, grasshopper, grass
D. hawk, grass, grasshopper, sparrow
Answer» B. grasshopper, hawk, sparrow, grass
1556.

The common examples of temporary parasites include

A. sucker fish
B. bed bug, leech and mosquito
C. rhizobium
D. disease causing bacteria
Answer» E.
1557.

Relationship between members of different species is called

A. interspecific interactions
B. intraspecific interactions
C. parasitism
D. symbiosis
Answer» E.
1558.

Tightly packed collagen fibers are present in

A. cartilage
B. bones
C. tendons only
D. tendons and ligaments
Answer» E.
1559.

The hip and shoulder joints allow movements in

A. one direction
B. two directions
C. three directions
D. all directions
Answer» E.
1560.

The function of ligaments is to

A. attach one muscle to another muscle
B. attach muscle to hinge joints
C. attach muscles to bones
D. attach one bone to another joint
Answer» E.
1561.

The hardest connective tissue present in the body is called

A. lymphocytes
B. bones
C. cartilages
D. collagens
Answer» C. cartilages
1562.

Total number of facial bones are

A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15
Answer» D. 15
1563.

The food can be tastier and digestible through

A. fermentation
B. fertilization
C. oxidation
D. reduction
Answer» B. fertilization
1564.

Considering the fermentation at the industrial level, the microorganism Aspergillus is used to form

A. formic acid
B. acrylic acid
C. glycerol
D. ethanol
Answer» B. acrylic acid
1565.

The technique of Subchondroplasty (SCP) is introduced by

A. Gregor Mendel
B. louis Pasteur
C. professor scrimshaw
D. Ian Wilmot
Answer» D. Ian Wilmot
1566.

While testing the presence of sugar in the urine, strip color changes due to the amount of

A. glucose oxidase
B. peroxidase
C. hydrogen per oxide
D. hydrogen bicarbide
Answer» D. hydrogen bicarbide
1567.

A plasmid is the extra

A. chromosomal RNA
B. chromosomes DNA
C. gene
D. chromosome
Answer» C. gene
1568.

Streptomycin is obtained from

A. plants
B. fungi
C. bacteria
D. minerals
Answer» D. minerals
1569.

Psilocin is obtained from

A. cactus
B. poppy
C. mushroom
D. rose
Answer» D. rose
1570.

Pneumonia and sore throat are treated by

A. antiseptics
B. disinfectants
C. tetracycline's
D. cephalosporin
Answer» E.
1571.

The substance which alters the functions of the body by absorbing into the body of a living organism is called

A. compound
B. vitamin
C. drug
D. mineral
Answer» D. mineral
1572.

The kind of perceptions that appear realistic but have no basis, in reality, is called

A. lethargy
B. depression
C. dizziness
D. hallucination
Answer» E.
1573.

The disorder which is caused by the rise of glucose in the blood is called

A. hepatitis A
B. diabetes
C. hepatitis C
D. hepatitis B
Answer» C. hepatitis C
1574.

The parathormone released by the posterior side of the thyroid gland is responsible for

A. decrease in vitamin B level
B. increase in vitamin B level
C. increase in calcium ions level
D. decrease in calcium ions level
Answer» D. decrease in calcium ions level
1575.

The hormone in the thyroid gland which supports calcium absorption into bones from blood is called

A. lecithin
B. prolactin
C. calcitonin
D. oxytocin
Answer» D. oxytocin
1576.

Sensory nerves contained by semicircular canals can detect movement of

A. ear
B. mouth
C. nose
D. head
Answer» E.
1577.

Which of the following is connected with the oval window?

A. malleus
B. incus
C. stapes
D. inner ear
Answer» D. inner ear
1578.

Which of the following is prescribed as a strong analgesic under the name diamorphine?

A. morphine
B. paracetamol
C. heroin
D. codeine
Answer» D. codeine
1579.

Tetracyclines are used to treat the infection of

A. stomach
B. lungs
C. respiratory tract
D. eyes
Answer» D. eyes
1580.

The micro-organisms found on nonliving objects are destroyed by

A. antibiotics
B. disinfectants
C. antiseptics
D. vaccines
Answer» C. antiseptics
1581.

The example of analgesic drugs includes

A. paracetamol and aspirin
B. cephalosporin and tetracycline
C. diazepam and cephalosporin
D. aspirin and tetracycline
Answer» B. cephalosporin and tetracycline
1582.

The Nobel Prize was awarded to Sir Alexander Fleming for the discovery of penicillin in

A. 1939
B. 1941
C. 1945
D. 1943
Answer» D. 1943
1583.

Muscles to bones are attached by

A. tendons
B. ligaments
C. joints
D. cartilages
Answer» B. ligaments
1584.

During extension at the elbow joint, biceps muscle

A. contracts
B. relaxes
C. remains same
D. shrinks
Answer» C. remains same
1585.

Dislocation of bones at joints is prevented by

A. tendons
B. ligaments
C. muscles
D. cartilages
Answer» C. muscles
1586.

The functions of the skeletal system include

A. support
B. protection
C. movements
D. all of above
Answer» E.
1587.

The extensor muscle present on the backside of the arm is called

A. tendon
B. ligament
C. bicep
D. triceps
Answer» E.
1588.

During the extension of the elbow joint, the muscle of

A. triceps relaxes
B. triceps contracts
C. bicep relaxes
D. bicep contracts
Answer» D. bicep contracts
1589.

Joints between the vertebrae are called

A. slightly moveable joints
B. fixed joints
C. ball and socket joints
D. moveable joints
Answer» B. fixed joints
1590.

The number of cranial bones in the skull which encloses the brain are

A. 14 bones
B. 8 bones
C. 10 bones
D. 12 bones
Answer» C. 10 bones
1591.

Biceps and Triceps have their origin at

A. pelvic girdle
B. arm bone
C. pectoral girdle
D. spinal cord
Answer» D. spinal cord
1592.

The white and red blood cells are produced by

A. heart
B. bones
C. liver and kidneys
D. pancreas
Answer» C. liver and kidneys
1593.

The secretion that neutralizes the acidity of the fluid in the male reproductive system of the rabbit is produced by

A. Cowper's gland
B. prostate gland
C. seminal vesicles
D. seminiferous tubules
Answer» C. seminal vesicles
1594.

The transfer of pollen grains from the flower on one plant to the flower on another plant of the same species is called

A. cross pollination
B. insect pollination
C. wind pollination
D. self pollination
Answer» B. insect pollination
1595.

Lateral stems close to ground level are called

A. bulbs
B. corms
C. suckers
D. stem tubers
Answer» D. stem tubers
1596.

The secretions produced by seminal vesicle provide

A. fluid to sperms
B. nutrition to sperms
C. growth to sperms
D. movement to sperms
Answer» C. growth to sperms
1597.

The opening found at the end of the hilum through which pollen tube enters into the ovules is called

A. micropyle
B. radicle
C. Plumule
D. epicotyls
Answer» B. radicle
1598.

The pulmonary carries the blood that is

A. deoxygenated
B. oxygenated
C. red
D. yellowish
Answer» C. red
1599.

In cellular respiration, CH bond of food break down through

A. reduction
B. oxidation
C. catalysis
D. metabolism
Answer» C. catalysis
1600.

The alveolar ducts are present at the end of

A. bronchi
B. bronchioles
C. bronchioles
D. alveoli
Answer» B. bronchioles