1.
Gaseous exchange takes place at:
a. Lungs
b. Alveoli
2. Gaseous exchange in the respiratory system takes place through:
a. Suction pressures
b. Diffusion
3. In the heart, the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood is prevented by:
a. Septum
b. Valves
4. Dust and soot particles deposit in the airways and cause:
a. Heart failure
b. Coughing
5. In which part of the blood are protein and minerals present?
a. Platelets
b. Plasma
6. The electronic configuration of Phosphorus (P) is ‘2, 8, 5’. Its possible valency is:
a. 5+
b. 3−
7. A charged atom or molecule is known as:
a. Ion
b. Electron
8. If the number of electrons in the atom is less than the number of protons, the charge on the
atom will be:
a. Negative
b. Positive
9. Water waves are:
a. Transverse
b. Longitudinal
10. Particles of a longitudinal wave move:
a. Up and down
b. Back and forth
11. Pitch of sound depends on:
a. Wavelength
b. Frequency
12. When heated, mercury in a thermometer expands:
a. Linearly
b. Volumetrically
13. 0°C is equal to:
a. 32°F
b. 212°F
14. Heat travels:
a. From cold to hot objects
b. From hot to cold objects
15. Thermal expansion of liquids is used in:
a. Thermometers
b. Barometers
16. In a bimetal strip, upon heating, the metal which expands less:
a. Bends outwards
b. Bends inwards
17. A farmer develops his lawn. Choose the most suitable system to water plants:
a. Drip irrigation
b. Sprinkler irrigation
18. Making jam is a technique to preserve fruit. It works by:
a. Adding salt
b. Adding sugar
19. The active ingredient in hand sanitizers is:
a. Water
b. Alcohol
20. Which of the following will minimize the hand sanitizer’s effectiveness?
a. Grease
b. Clean hands
21. The gravitational force of Earth on a body of 1 kg mass is:
a. 10 N
b. 5 N
22. The feature that changes with gravity compared to Earth is:
a. Mass
b. Weight
23. Earth’s movement around the Sun is called:
a. Rotation
b. Revolution
24. How many types of movements does the Earth have?
a. 1
b. 2
25. Movement of the Earth around its axis is called:
a. Rotation
b. Revolution
26. The movement of the Earth around the Sun in a fixed path or orbit is called:
a. Rotation
b. Revolution
27. The plane formed by the axis of Earth and its orbit is known as:
a. Symmetric plane
b. Orbital plane
28. The angle of the Earth's axis is:
a. 23°
b. 23.5°
29. Asthmatic airways cause:
a. Chest pain
b. Shortness of breath
30. Deficiency of red blood cells leads to:
a. Anemia
b. Heart attack
31. The basic unit of the human nervous system is:
a. Neuron
b. Muscle cell
32. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
a. Cerebrum
b. Cerebellum
33. The largest organ in the human body is:
a. Liver
b. Skin
34. Which organ removes waste from the blood?
a. Kidney
b. Stomach
35. The function of hemoglobin in red blood cells is to:
a. Transport oxygen
b. Digest food
36. Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
a. Oxygen
b. Carbon dioxide
37. Which process helps plants lose water in the form of vapor?
a. Transpiration
b. Respiration
38. The energy stored in food is:
a. Chemical energy
b. Kinetic energy
39. What type of energy does a moving car have?
a. Potential energy
b. Kinetic energy
40. The process of converting liquid water into vapor is called:
a. Condensation
b. Evaporation
41. The movement of heat through liquids and gases is called:
a. Convection
b. Conduction
42. Which type of wave does not need a medium to travel?
a. Sound wave
b. Electromagnetic wave
43. What is the primary source of energy on Earth?
a. The Sun
b. The Moon
44. The Earth completes one full rotation in:
a. 24 hours
b. 12 hours
45. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
a. Venus
b. Mars
46. Which force keeps planets in their orbits?
a. Magnetism
b. Gravity
47. The Moon gets its light from:
a. The Sun
b. The Earth
48. Which layer of Earth is made of solid iron and nickel?
a. Inner core
b. Crust
49. Which gas makes up the largest portion of Earth's atmosphere?
a. Oxygen
b. Nitrogen
50. What is the function of white blood cells?
a. Fight infections
b. Carry oxygen
51. Which gas is essential for human respiration?
a. Oxygen
b. Carbon dioxide
52. Which part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients?
a. Stem
b. Roots
53. What is the boiling point of water at sea level?
a. 100°C
b. 50°C
54. Which vitamin is produced in the human body when exposed to sunlight?
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin D
55. What is the main function of the small intestine?
a. Absorb nutrients
b. Pump blood
56. Which part of the cell controls its activities?
a. Nucleus
b. Cytoplasm
57. What is the chemical symbol for water?
a. H₂O
b. CO₂
58. Which metal is a good conductor of electricity?
a. Copper
b. Plastic
59. Which organ helps humans to breathe?
a. Lungs
b. Liver
60. What do we call an organism that makes its own food?
a. Producer
b. Consumer
61. What is the main cause of earthquakes?
a. Movement of tectonic plates
b. Wind pressure
62. What is the function of the ozone layer?
a. Absorb harmful UV rays
b. Produce oxygen
63. Which natural disaster is caused by heavy rainfall and overflowing water bodies?
a. Earthquake
b. Flood
64. The Sun appears to rise in which direction?
a. East
b. West
65. What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?
a. Potential energy
b. Kinetic energy
66. What is the unit of electric current?
a. Volt
b. Ampere
67. What is the process of liquid water turning into ice?
a. Freezing
b. Melting
68. What is the basic unit of life?
a. Cell
b. Atom
69. What do we call a place where an organism lives?
a. Habitat
b. Ecosystem
70. Which is the fastest land animal?
a. Cheetah
b. Lion
Short Questions with Answers:
1. Why is the blood pressure high in arteries?
Due to the force of blood pumped by the heart.
2. Define pulmonary circulation?
The flow of blood between the heart and lungs.
3. What are platelets?
Blood cells that help in clotting.
4. Define circulatory system?
The system that transports blood in the body.
5. Define valency?
The combining capacity of an atom.
6. Define ionic bond? Give an example.
A bond formed by electron transfer; e.g., NaCl.
7. Why do atoms make bonds?
To achieve stability.
8. Name two ionic compounds.
NaCl and CaCl₂.
9. Define wave and draw its structure?
A disturbance that transfers energy. (Draw required)
10. Differentiate between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?
Mechanical need a medium; electromagnetic don’t.
11. Define the frequency of a wave?
Number of wave cycles per second.
12. Time period of a wave is 35 seconds. What is its frequency?
Frequency = 1/Time period = 1/35 Hz.
13. Why are fluids poor conductors of heat?
Molecules are loosely packed.
14. Why are overhead power lines tied with sag?
To allow expansion in heat.
15. How do fish survive under frozen lakes?
Water below ice remains liquid.
16. How does a solid conduct heat?
By particle vibrations.
17. What causes a convection current?
Heat transfer in fluids.
18. Write two methods of irrigation?
Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation.
19. How does the juicing technique work?
By extracting liquid from fruits/vegetables.
20. What is a stethoscope?
A device to listen to heartbeats.
21. Define sanitizer? A substance that kills germs.
22. Define one year on Earth? Time taken for one revolution around the Sun.
23. What are spring tides? High tides due to Sun-Moon alignment.
24. Differentiate between rotation and revolution? Rotation: Earth spins on its axis; Revolution:
Earth orbits the Sun.
25. Why do the seasons change? Due to Earth's tilt and revolution.
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Long Questions with Short Answers:
1. Explain the circulatory system in humans.
It consists of the heart, blood, and vessels that transport oxygen and nutrients.
2. Explain the formation of cations and anions.
Cations lose electrons (positive), anions gain electrons (negative).
3. Explain how frequency and amplitude affect the characteristics of sound.
Frequency affects pitch; amplitude affects loudness.
4. Describe the working of a thermometer in detail.
Measures temperature by expansion/contraction of liquid inside.
5. How will you preserve the following fruits?
Raw mangoes: Pickling Carrots: Refrigeration Oranges: Drying Apples: Cold
storage
6. Design a structure to water your plants in your room through the drip irrigation method.
A small pipe with holes delivers water drop by drop to plant roots.
7. How does the gravity of the Sun keep the planets in orbit?
It pulls planets inward while their motion keeps them moving forward.
8. Describe the revolutionary movement of the Earth.
Earth orbits the Sun in 365.25 days, causing seasons.
25 Short Questions with Answers:
1. What is the function of white blood cells? Fight infections.
2. Which organ removes waste from the blood? Kidneys.
3. What is the function of hemoglobin? Transports oxygen in the blood.
4. Which gas is necessary for combustion? Oxygen
5. What is the smallest unit of life? Cell.
6. What is the main function of the lungs? Exchange of gases.
7. Which vitamin is essential for strong bones? Vitamin D.
8. Which part of the plant carries water from roots to leaves? Stem.
9. What is the main cause of earthquakes? Movement of tectonic plates.
10. What is the function of chlorophyll in plants? Absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
11. Which force pulls objects toward the Earth? Gravity.
12. Which type of energy is stored in food? Chemical energy.
13. What is the unit of electric current? Ampere.
14. Which wave does not need a medium to travel? Electromagnetic wave.
15. What is the chemical formula of carbon dioxide? CO₂.
16. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"? Mars.
17. How many layers does the Earth have? Three (Crust, Mantle, Core).
18. What is the boiling point of water at sea level? 100°C.
19. What is the process of changing liquid into gas? Evaporation.
20. Which instrument is used to measure temperature? Thermometer.
21. Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis? Carbon dioxide.
22. What is the function of platelets? Help in blood clotting.
23. What is the outermost layer of the Earth called? Crust.
24. What is the chemical symbol for water? H₂O.
25. What is the function of a barometer? Measures air pressure.
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8 Long Questions with Short Answers:
1. Explain the role of the nervous system in the human body
It controls body functions and transmits signals between the brain and body.
2. Describe how sound travels through different mediums.
It travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases.
3. How does the greenhouse effect contribute to global warming?
Greenhouse gases trap heat, raising Earth's temperature.
4. Describe the process of digestion in the human body.
Food is broken down in the mouth, stomach, and intestines for absorption.
5. What are renewable and non-renewable energy sources? Give examples.
Renewable: Solar, wind (can be replenished).
Non-renewable: Coal, oil (limited supply).
6. How does a simple machine make work easier?
It reduces effort by changing force direction or increasing mechanical advantage.
7. Explain the role of gravity in the solar system.
It keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and controls tides.
8. What are the causes and effects of soil erosion?
Causes: Deforestation, wind, water.
Effects: Loss of fertile land, floods.
10 Short Questions with Answers:
1. Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum.
2. What is the function of the heart?
Pumps blood throughout the body.
3. Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen.
4. Which organ produces bile for digestion?
Liver.
5. What is the function of the ozone layer?
Absorbs harmful UV rays.
6. What do we call the movement of heat through liquids and gases?
Convection.
7. Which type of simple machine is a seesaw?
Lever.
8. Which natural disaster is caused by underwater earthquakes?
Tsunami.
9. What is the unit of force?
Newton.
10. Which instrument is used to measure humidity?
Hygrometer.
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5 Long Questions with Short Answers:
1. Explain the difference between mass and weight.
Mass is the amount of matter, weight depends on gravity.
2. How do vaccines help prevent diseases?
They stimulate the immune system to create immunity.
3. What is the importance of water in human life?
Needed for hydration, digestion, and body functions.
4. How does deforestation affect the environment?
Leads to soil erosion, loss of oxygen, and climate change.
5. Describe how solar panels work.
They convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells.
