SCHOLARS CONVENT SCHOOL
SUMMER VACATION TASK
SCIENCE (086 - PYQ's)
OBJECTIVE TYPE [ Marks:0X0 = 0]
Question No: 1
A student was asked to write a stepwise procedure to demonstrate that carbon dioxide is necessary
for photosynthesis. He wrote the following steps. The wrongly worded step is
(a) both potted plants are kept in dark room for at least three days
(b) bottom of the bell jars is sealed to make them air tight
(c) both potted plants are kept in sunlight after the starch test
(d) a leaf from both the plants is taken to test the presence of starch.
Question No: 2
Identify the option that indicates the correct enzyme that is secreted in location (i), (ii) and (iii).
(a) (i)-lipase, (ii)-trypsin, (iii)-pepsin (b) (i)-amylase, (ii)-pepsin, (iii)-trypsin
(c) (i)-trypsin, (ii)-amylase, (iii)-carboxylase (d) (i)-permease, (ii)-carboxylase, (iii)-oxidase
Question No: 3
The energy released during cellular respiration is used to synthesise
(a) ribosomes (b) RBC (c) ATP (d) mitochondria.
Question No: 4
Most of the digestion and absorption of the food takes place in the
(a) small intestine (b) liver (c) stomach (d) large intestine.
Question No: 5
As compared to terrestrial organisms, the rate of breathing in aquatic organism is
(a) faster because they need more oxygen for their survival
(b) faster because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low
(c) slower because the amount of dissolved oxygen in water is fairly low
(d) slower because the capacity of water of dissolving atmospheric air is limited (2023) (U)
Question No: 6
The function of the lining of mucus in the nasal passage of human beings is to
(a) increase the temperature of inhaled air (b) move the air in and out
(c) filter the air that we breathe in (d) absorb oxygen from the air.
Question No: 7
In the following flow chart showing autotrophic nutrition in green plants, and respectively are
(a) oxygen and energy (b) starch and oxygen (c) energy and starch (d) oxygen and water.
Question No: 8
Opening and closing of stomata is due to
(a) high pressure of gases inside the cells
(b) movement of water in and out of the guard cells
(c) stimulus of light in the guard cells
(d) diffusion of in and out of the guard cells.
Question No: 9
Which is the correct sequence of air passage during inhalation?
(a) Nostrils larynx pharynx trachea lungs
(b) Nasal passage trachea pharynx larynx alveoli
(c) Larynx nostrils pharynx lungs
(d) Nostrils pharynx larynx trachea alveoli
Question No: 10
In spring, sugar stored in root or stem tissue of plants is transported to the buds for
(a) the energy needs of the buds to grow
(b) temperature regulation
(c) balancing the storage in different organs
(d) diffusion process.
Question No: 11
Anaerobic process
(a) takes place in yeast during fermentation
(b) takes place in the presence of oxygen
(c) produces only energy in the muscles of human beings
(d) produces ethanol, oxygen and energy.
Question No: 12
Observe the experimental setup shown below. Name the chemical indicated as ' X ' that can absorb
the gas which is evolved as a byproduct of respiration.
(a) NaOH (b) KOH
(c) (d)
Question No: 13
Carefully study the diagram of the human respiratory system with labels (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv). Select
the option which gives correct identification and main function and /or characteristic.
(a) (i) Trachea: It is supported by bony rings for conducting inspired air.
(b) (ii) Ribs: When we breathe out, ribs are lifted
(c) (iii) Alveoli: Thin-walled sac like structures for exchange of gases.
(d) (iv) Diaphragm: It is pulled up when we breathe in.
Question No: 14
The length of small intestine in a deer is more as compared to the length of small intestine of a tiger.
The reason for this is
(a) mode of intake of food
(b) type of food consumed
(c) presence or absence of villi in intestines
(d) presence or absence of digestive enzymes.
Question No: 15
The separation of the right side and the left side of heart is useful to
(a) keep oxygenated blood from mixing with deoxygenated blood
(b) allow a slow supply of oxygen in the body
(c) supply energy to animals with low energy needs
(d) often change their body temperature.
ASSERT & REASONING [ Marks:0X0 = 0]
Question No: 16
Assertion (A) : The inner walls of the small intestine have finger like projections called villi which are
rich in blood.
Reason (R) : These villi have a large surface area to help the small intestine in completing the
digestion of food.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both and are true and is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(d) is false but is true.
Question No: 17
Assertion (A) : In human beings, when air is taken into the body through the nostrils and passed
through the throat, the air passage does not collapse.
Reason (R) : Rings of cartilage present in the throat ensure that the air passage does not collapse.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but is true.
Question No: 18
Assertion (A) : The rate of breathing in aquatic organisms is much slower than that seen in
terrestrial organisms.
Reason (R) : The amount of oxygen dissolved in water is very low as compared to the amount of
oxygen in air.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
CASE STUDY QUESTIONS [ Marks:0X0 = 0]
Question No: 19
Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:
Given are the sections of two pipes, A and B. If you need to represent blood vessels with these,
which of the pipes would correspond to the artery and which one to a vein. Identify it and answer
the following questions.
(i) B is best defined as the vessel which
(a) always supply oxygenated blood to the different organs
(b) always carry blood away from the heart to different organs
(c) always break up into capillaries that reunite to form a vein
(d) always carry blood from one visceral organ to another visceral organ.
(ii) In A, valves are present to check backward flow of blood flowing at
(a) atmospheric pressure (b) high pressure
(c) low pressure (d) all of these.
(iii) Which of the following statements is correct regarding A?
(a) Carries blood from an organ towards the heart.
(b) Always carry oxygenated blood with single exception.
(c) Carries blood from heart towards the organ.
(d) All of these
(iv) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
(a) A has typically larger lumen than B.
(b) Walls of B are elastic enabling them to stretch and shrink during changes in blood pressure.
(c) Flow of blood is slower in A than in B.
(d) None of these
OR
(iv) Blood pressure in the pulmonary artery is
(a) more than that of pulmonary vein
(b) less than that in the vena cava
(c) same as that in aorta
(d) less than pulmonary vein .
VERY SHORT ANSWER [ Marks:0X0 = 0]
Question No: 20
What is the function of bile?
Question No: 21
Out of a goat and a tiger, which one will have a longer small intestine? Justify your answer.
Question No: 22
Give one example of each plant and animal which shows parasitic nutrition.
Question No: 23
Question No: 24
SHORT ANSWER TYPE-I [ Marks:0X0 = 0]
Question No: 25
Name the glands present in the wall of the stomach that release secretions for digestion of food.
Write the three components of secretion that are released by these glands.
Question No: 26
What is emulsification? Name the organ where fat is emulsified in the alimentary canal of human
beings.
Question No: 27
The leaves of a plant were covered with aluminium foil, how would it affect the physiology of the
plant?
SHORT ANSWER TYPE-II [ Marks:0X0 = 0]
Question No: 28
Explain the significance of photosynthesis. Write the balanced chemical equation involved in the
process.
Question No: 29
(i) How does Paramecium obtain its food?
(ii) List the role of each of the following in our digestive system:
(a) Hydrochloric acid (b) Trypsin
(c) Muscular walls of stomach (d) Salivary amylase
Question No: 30
Differentiate between autotrophs and heterotrophs and give one example of each.
LONG ANSWER TYPE [ Marks:0X0 = 0]
Question No: 31
(a) What are the functions of stomach?
(b) What are the constituents of gastric juice?
Write one function of each.
Question No: 32
(a) Draw a diagram depicting human alimentary canal and label on it: gall bladder, liver and
pancreas.
(b) State the role of liver and pancreas.
(c) Name the organ which performs the following function in human.
(i) Absorption of digested food
(ii) Absorption of water
Question No: 33
(a) Why is nutrition necessary for the human body?
(b) What causes movement of food inside the alimentary canal?
(c) Why is small intestine in herbivores longer than in carnivores?
(d) What will happen if mucus is not secreted by the gastric glands?
