Class 10 - Science Test
Chapter: Life Processes (Up to Autotrophic Nutrition)
Total Marks: 25 Time: 45 minutes
Section A - 1 Mark Each
(Attempt all questions. Each question carries 1 mark) [4 × 1 = 4 marks]
1. MCQ: Which of the following is the main site of photosynthesis in a plant?
A. Root B. Stem C. Leaf D. Flower
2. MCQ: Which pigment is responsible for trapping light energy in plants?
A. Hemoglobin B. Chlorophyll C. Xanthophyll D. Anthocyanin
3. MCQ: What is the mode of nutrition in green plants?
A. Heterotrophic B. Parasitic C. Autotrophic D. Saprotrophic
4. MCQ: Which gas is released during photosynthesis?
A. Carbon dioxide B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Hydrogen
Section B - 3 Marks Each
(Attempt any two. Each question carries 3 marks) [2 × 3 = 6 marks]
5. Write three differences between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition.
6. Draw a labeled diagram of a chloroplast and mention the function of any two parts.
7. Why are plants called autotrophs? Explain the process of photosynthesis briefly.
Section C - 5 Marks Each
(Attempt any three. Each question carries 5 marks) [3 × 5 = 15 marks]
8. Explain the process of photosynthesis with the help of a chemical equation. Also mention the
conditions necessary for it.
9. Describe an experiment to show that sunlight is essential for photosynthesis.
10. What are the raw materials required for photosynthesis? How are they obtained by the plant?
11. Describe the structure and function of stomata. How do they help in photosynthesis?