Class 10 Science Chapter 6: Control and Coordination — practice questions with answers
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Q1. The functional unit of the nervous system is the ______.
- neuron
- nephron
- alveolus
- synapse
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Answer: A. neuron
Why: Neurons carry information as electrical impulses. [p.101]
Why: Neurons carry information as electrical impulses. [p.101]
Q2. The gap between the nerve ending of one neuron and the dendrite of the next is called a ______.
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Answer: synapse
Why: Chemicals released at the synapse start an impulse in the next neuron. [p.101]
Why: Chemicals released at the synapse start an impulse in the next neuron. [p.101]
Q3. Which part of the brain maintains posture and balance of the body?
- Cerebellum
- Medulla
- Fore-brain
- Hypothalamus
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Answer: A. Cerebellum
Why: The cerebellum in the hind-brain controls precision of voluntary actions. [p.104]
Why: The cerebellum in the hind-brain controls precision of voluntary actions. [p.104]
Q4. Which part of the hind-brain controls involuntary actions such as blood pressure and vomiting?
- Medulla
- Cerebellum
- Cerebrum
- Pituitary
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Answer: A. Medulla
Why: Medulla controls involuntary actions. [p.104]
Why: Medulla controls involuntary actions. [p.104]
Q5. The plant hormone that inhibits growth and causes wilting of leaves is ______ acid.
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Answer: abscisic
Why: Abscisic acid is a growth inhibitor. [p.108]
Why: Abscisic acid is a growth inhibitor. [p.108]
Q6. Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Thyroxin
- Growth hormone
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Answer: A. Insulin
Why: It is secreted by the pancreas. [p.110]
Why: It is secreted by the pancreas. [p.110]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 10 Science Chapter 6: Control and Coordination?
47 questions (17 easy, 24 medium, 6 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 10 Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.