MCQ Questions for Class 10 Science Heredity. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Practice set
Q1MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Mendel’s monohybrid 3 in the chapter Heredity.
A. Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science
B. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
C. Mendel’s monohybrid 3:1 in F2
D. Genes are located on chromosomes as taught
Answer
C. Mendel’s monohybrid 3:1 in F2
Explanation
Mendel’s monohybrid 3:1 in F2. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q2MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Heredity in the chapter Heredity.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
C. Dominant and recessive
D. Human sex: XX female, XY male
Answer
C. Dominant and recessive
Explanation
Dominant and recessive. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q3MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Heredity in the chapter Heredity.
A. Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense
B. Write three points from Heredity in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
D. Genes are located on chromosomes as taught
Answer
D. Genes are located on chromosomes as taught
Explanation
Genes are located on chromosomes as taught. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q4MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Human sex in the chapter Heredity.
A. Human sex: XX female, XY male
B. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
C. Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science
D. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
Answer
A. Human sex: XX female, XY male
Explanation
Human sex: XX female, XY male. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q5MCQ1 markModerateRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Heredity in the chapter Heredity.
A. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Heredity
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
C. Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
C. Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense
Explanation
Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q6MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Heredity in the chapter Heredity.
A. Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science
B. Write three points from Heredity in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
C. Human sex: XX female, XY male
D. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Answer
A. Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science
Explanation
Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q7MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Textbook first in the chapter Heredity.
A. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
B. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
C. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
D. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
Answer
C. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
Explanation
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q8MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Keywords in the chapter Heredity.
A. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
B. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Heredity
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
D. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Answer
D. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Explanation
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q9MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Examples in the chapter Heredity.
A. This idea is not part of the NCERT chapter
B. Mendel’s monohybrid 3:1 in F2
C. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
D. Write three points from Heredity in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
Answer
C. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
Explanation
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q10MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Diagrams in the chapter Heredity.
A. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
B. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
C. Dominant and recessive
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Explanation
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q11MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Revision in the chapter Heredity.
A. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Heredity
B. Write three points from Heredity in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
C. Genes are located on chromosomes as taught
D. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
Answer
B. Write three points from Heredity in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
Explanation
Write three points from Heredity in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q12MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Accuracy in the chapter Heredity.
A. This idea is not part of the NCERT chapter
B. Mendel’s monohybrid 3:1 in F2
C. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
D. Human sex: XX female, XY male
Answer
C. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
Explanation
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q13MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Practice in the chapter Heredity.
A. Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense
B. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
C. Dominant and recessive
D. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Heredity
Answer
D. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Heredity
Explanation
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Heredity. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q14MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Mendel’s monohybrid 3 in the chapter Heredity.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. Mendel’s monohybrid 3:1 in F2
C. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
D. Human sex: XX female, XY male
Answer
B. Mendel’s monohybrid 3:1 in F2
Explanation
Mendel’s monohybrid 3:1 in F2. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q15MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Heredity in the chapter Heredity.
A. Mendel’s monohybrid 3:1 in F2
B. Dominant and recessive
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
D. Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense
Answer
B. Dominant and recessive
Explanation
Dominant and recessive. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q16MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Heredity in the chapter Heredity.
A. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
B. Dominant and recessive
C. Genes are located on chromosomes as taught
D. Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science
Answer
C. Genes are located on chromosomes as taught
Explanation
Genes are located on chromosomes as taught. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q17MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Human sex in the chapter Heredity.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. Genes are located on chromosomes as taught
C. Human sex: XX female, XY male
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
C. Human sex: XX female, XY male
Explanation
Human sex: XX female, XY male. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q18MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Heredity in the chapter Heredity.
A. Write three points from Heredity in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
B. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
C. Human sex: XX female, XY male
D. Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense
Answer
D. Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense
Explanation
Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q19MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Heredity in the chapter Heredity.
A. Dominant and recessive
B. This topic is only for college
C. Acquired traits are not passed genetically in Mendelian sense
D. Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science
Answer
D. Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science
Explanation
Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q20MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Textbook first in the chapter Heredity.
A. Heredity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 10 Science
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
C. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Heredity
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
Explanation
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
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