MCQ REVISION

1. Study the following ray diagram :

In this diagram, the angle of incidence, the angle of emergence and the angle of deviation respectively
have been represented by
(a) y, p, z
(b) x, q, z
(c) p, y, z
(d) p, z, y

2. When ferrous sulphate is heated strongly it undergoes decomposition to form ferric oxide as a main
product accompanied by a change in colour from:
(A) Blue to green. (B) Green to blue.
(C) Green to brown (D) Green to yellow.

3. A prism ABC (with BC as base) is placed in different orientations. A narrow beam of white light is
incident on the prism as shown in below Figure. In which of the following cases, after dispersion, the
third colour from the top corresponds to the colour of the sky?

(a) (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (d) (iv)

4. Which one of the following salts will dissolve in water to form an alkaline solution?
(A) Potassium carbonate (B) Sodium chloride
(C) Sodium sulphate (D) Potassium sulphate

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5. The defective eye of a person has near point 0.5 m and far point as 3 m. The power of both lens
required for reading purpose and seeing far off objects is

(a) 0.75 D and +4 D (b) +2D and – 1/3 D (c) – 2.5D and + 1/8D (d) 0.85 D and – 2 D

6. • In humans, the excretory system takes care of waste generation and elimination of waste as urine.
Out of the following, choose the correct path of excretory system in our body.
(A) kidney → ureter → urethra → urinary bladder
(B) kidney → urinary bladder → urethra → ureter
(C) kidney → ureters → urinary bladder → urethra
(D) urinary bladder → kidney → ureter → urethra

7. A light ray enters from medium A to medium B as shown in the figure. The refractive index of
medium B relative to A will be

(a) Greater than unity (b) Less than unity (c) Equal to unity (d) Zero

8. Which of the given options correctly represents the parent acid and parent base of calcium carbonate?

OPTION PARENT ACID PARENT BASE

A HCl NaOH
B H2CO3 Ca(OH)2
C H3PO4 CaSO4
D H2SO4 CaSO4

9. Read the following statements carefully

(i) The prism behaves same as that of rectangular glass slab.
(ii) All the colours have different angles of deviation in case of dispersion through prism. (iii) All the
colours travel with the same speed of light in glass.
(iv) Dispersion of light is observed in case of rectangular glass slab
Which of the above statement/s is true?
(a) Only (ii) (b) (i) and (ii) only (c) (i), (ii) and (iv) only (d) All of the above
10. Which ingredient is used in anti-acids which gives relief in stomach by neutralising excess acid?
(A) Magnesium hydroxide (B) Sodium carbonate
(C) Potassium hydroxide (D) Sodium hydroxide

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11. The clear sky appears blue because
(a) blue light gets absorbed in the atmosphere
(b) ultraviolet radiations are absorbed in the atmosphere
(c) violet and blue lights get scattered more than light of all other colours by the atmosphere
(d) light of all other colours is scattered more than the violet and blue colour light by the atmosphere
12. Twinkling of stars is due to atmospheric
(a) dispersion of light by water droplets
(b) refraction of light by different layers of varying refractive indices
(c) scattering of light by dust particles
(d) internal reflection of light by cloud
11. Which of these statements is correct about alveoli?
(A) They form a very large surface area.
(B) They have very thin walls.
(C) They are covered with blood capillaries.
(D) All of these
12. Mohan is performing an experiment with four different optical media, he traced the path of light in
different media A, B,C and D as below:

Which is correct about absolute refractive index of medium?

(a) A>B (b) C=B (c) D >A (d) A=C

13. In an attempt to demonstrate electrical conductivity through an electrolyte, the following apparatus
(figure) was set up.

Which among the following statement (s) is (are) correct?

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 a) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic.
b) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for conduction.
c) Bulb will glow because circuit is incomplete.
d) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution.
14. 3MnO2 + 4Al → 3Mn + 2Al2O3
The reducing agent in the above equation is:
a) Al b) Mn c) Al2O3 d) MnO2

15. Choose the correct statement that describes arteries.

(A) They have thick elastic walls, blood flows under high pressure; collect blood from
different organs and bring it back to the heart.
(B) They have thin walls with valves inside, blood flows under low pressure and carry blood
away from the heart to various organs of the body.
(C) They have thick elastic walls, blood flows under low pressure; carry blood from the heart
to various organs of the body.
(D) They have thick elastic walls without valves inside, blood flows under high pressure and
carries blood away from the heart to different parts of the body

16. When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of copper sulphate, a black precipitate
of copper sulphide is obtained, and the sulphuric acid so formed remains in the solution. The reaction
is an example of:
a. a combination reaction
b. a double displacement reaction
c. a decomposition reaction
d. a double decomposition reaction
17. Light travel fastest in:
(A) Water (B) Vacuum (C) Glass (D) diamond

18. In the diagram given below, X and Y are the end colours of the spectrum of white light. The colour of
'Y' represents the

(a) Colour of sky as seen from earth during the day.

(b) Colour of the sky as seen from the moon.
(c) Colour used to paint the danger signals.
(d) Colour of sun at the time of noon.
19. The light reflected by a plane mirror may form a real image,
(A) if the rays incident on the mirror are converging
(B) if the rays incident on the mirror are diverging

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 (C) if the object is placed very close to the mirror
(D) under no circumstances

20. The correct sequence of anaerobic reactions in yeast is

Ans)

21.

The image shows a cross section of a small intestine.

What will be likely to happen if the number of villi increases in the intestine?
(a) Increase in the absorption of food.
(b) Fast breakdown of larger food particles into smaller ones.
(c) Increase in flow of blood in the small intestine.
(d) Fast elimination of waste from the body
22. Match the words of Column (A) with that of Column (B)
S. No. Column A Column B
A Phloem (i) Excretion
B Nephron (ii) Translocation of food
C Veins (iii) Clotting of blood
D Platelets (iv) Deoxygenated blood

(A) A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (iii)

(B) A - (iii), B - (ii), C - (i), D - (iv)
(C) A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (ii), D - (i)
(D) A - (i), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (iv)

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23. The table shows the characteristics of blood in one blood vessel of the body.
Oxygen concentration Carbon dioxide concentration Pressure
High Low High

Which blood vessel contains blood with these characteristics?

(A) Vena cava
(B) Pulmonary vein
(C) Aorta
(D) Pulmonary artery

24. The diagram shows the excretory system and associated blood vessels.

Which structure has the most and least urea concentration?

Most Least

a) 1 2

b) 4 1

c) 4 3

d) 5 3

25. A student sets up an experiment to study the importance of nutrition in plants. The student takes 2
pots, pot 1 and pot 2 each with the same healthy plant. Both the pots were placed in the garden and
watered properly. Pot 1 was kept as such, while pot 2 was kept in an air tight glass box with caustic
soda. Caustic soda absorbs carbon dioxide present in the surrounding. After 2 days, the student
observes that the plant kept in the garden is healthy while the plant placed in container shed leaves
and droops. What is the likely reason for this observation?
(a) Absence of oxygen for survival
(b) Absorption of light by caustic soda restricting growth
(c) Inability to perform photosynthesis
(d) Lack of nutrients in the soil
26. A student sets up an experiment to study human respiration using lime water, test tube and a straw.
Lime water is colorless in the absence of CO2 and is milky in its presence. The student fills freshly

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 prepared limewater in a test tube and blows air through straw into the limewater. It was observed that
the solution turns cloudy as shown.

What can be evaluated from this observation?

(a) Oxygen is exhaled during respiration.

(b) Water vapours are produced during respiration.
(c) Carbon dioxide is exhaled during respiration.
(d) Glucose is produced during respiration.
27. If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be
affected?
(a) Proteins breaking down into amino acids
(b) Starch breaking down into sugars
(c) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol
(d) Absorption of vitamins
28. How is the hydrogen ion concentration and pH related to each other?
(A) They are inversely proportional
(B) They are directly proportional
(C) They are equal
(D) They have no relation
29. Which of the following statements is not true for scattering of light?
(a) Colour of the scattered light depends on the size of particles of the atmosphere.
(b) Red light is least scattered in the atmosphere.
(c) Scattering of light takes place as various colours of white light travel with different speed in
air.
(d) The fine particles in the atmospheric air scatter the blue light more strongly than red. So the
scattered blue light enters our eyes.
30. The filtration units of kidneys are called
(a) ureter
(b) urethra
(c) neurons
(d) nephrons

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31. The image shows the transport of gases in the body through the heart and lungs.

Which option correctly shows the transport of oxygen to the cell?

(a) Lungs → pulmonary vein → left atrium → left ventricle → aorta → body cells.
(b) Lungs → pulmonary artery → right atrium → right ventricle → vena cava → body cells.
(c) Lungs → pulmonary artery → left atrium → left ventricle → vena cava → body cells.
(d) Lungs → pulmonary vein → right atrium → right ventricle → aorta → body cells.
32. In which of the following groups of organisms, food material is broken down outside the body and
absorbed?
(a) Mushroom, green plants, Amoeba
(b) Yeast, mushroom, bread mould
(c) Paramecium, Amoeba, Cuscuta
(d) Cuscuta, lice, tapeworm
33. Which of the following compound is used in soda-acid fire extinguishers?
(A) Plaster of Paris (B) Baking Soda (C) Washing Soda (D) Bleaching Soda
34. How is water taken up from soil to the xylem tissue of the plant roots?
(a) Roots act as a suction pump for taking water.
(b) Soil expels the water with pressure to the xylem.
(c) Xylem attracts water molecules.
(d) Difference in the ion concentration creates a gradient for water movement
35. If salivary amylase is lacking in the saliva, which of the following events in the mouth cavity will be
affected?
(A) Proteins breaking down into amino acids
(B) Starch breaking down into sugars
(C) Fats breaking down into fatty acids and glycerol
(D) Absorption of vitamins
36. Some activities cause the soil and water resources in that area to become acidic. Once these activities
are stopped, the land has to be treated to enable plants to grow once again.
Which of the following should be added to the land to decrease the acidity permanently and allow
plants to grow once again?
a. Potassium chloride
b. Calcium oxide
c. Sodium chloride
d. Ammonium chloride

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 37. On placing a copper coin in a test tube containing green ferrous sulphate solution, it will be observed
that the ferrous sulphate solution

a. turns blue, and a grey substance is deposited on the copper coin.

b. turns colourless and a grey substance is deposited on the copper coin.
c. turns colourless and a reddish–brown substance is deposited on the copper coin.
d. remains green with no change in the copper coin.

Question No. 31 to 34 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions
selecting the appropriate option given below:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is False but R is true
38. Assertion (A): The muscular walls of ventricles are thicker than auricles.
Reason (R): This helps in preventing the back flow of blood.
Ans) c. A is true but R is false
39. Assertion (A): Alveoli contains an extensive network of blood vessels.
Reason (R): Alveoli is the site where the exchange of gases occurs.
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
40. Assertion: A ray of light passing through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror is reflected along
the same path.
Reason: When a ray of light passes though the centre of curvature of a concave mirror, it strikes the
mirror normally
Ans) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
41 Assertion(A): The mirrors used in search lights are concave spherical mirrors.
Reason (R) : In concave spherical mirror the image formed is always virtual.
c. A is true but R is false
42 Assertion: Silver bromide decomposition is used in black and white photography.
Reason: Light provides energy for this exothermic reaction.
c. A is true but R is false.
43. Assertion(A) : Aqueous solution of Ammonium chloride turns blue litmus to red.
Reason(R): Ammonium chloride is a salt of strong acid and strong base.
Ans) c. A is true but R is false.

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