Class 10 Science Life Processes Short Answer Questions
Short Answer Questions for Class 10 Science Life Processes. 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
Q312 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Phloem as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. Phloem transports food from leaves to other parts of the plant.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q322 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Nephron as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. The nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q332 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Alveoli as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. Alveoli provide a large surface for exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q342 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Peristalsis as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. Peristalsis is the wave-like movement of the alimentary canal that pushes food.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q352 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Autotrophic nutrition as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. Autotrophic nutrition: photosynthesis.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q362 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Life Processes as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. Aerobic respiration releases more energy than anaerobic.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q372 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Human heart as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. Human heart: four chambers.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q382 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Life Processes as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. Xylem water; phloem food.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q392 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Life Processes as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. Nephron is the unit of kidney.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q402 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Photosynthesis as used in Life Processes.
Answer
1. Green plants make food from carbon dioxide and water in sunlight using chlorophyll, releasing oxygen.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Aerobic respiration in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Aerobic respiration uses oxygen and releases much more energy than anaerobic respiration. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Human heart in about three points, with one example.
Answer
The human heart has four chambers and keeps oxygenated and deoxygenated blood from mixing in a healthy heart. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Xylem in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Phloem in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Phloem transports food from leaves to other parts of the plant. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Nephron in about three points, with one example.
Answer
The nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Alveoli in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Alveoli provide a large surface for exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q473 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Peristalsis in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Peristalsis is the wave-like movement of the alimentary canal that pushes food. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q483 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Autotrophic nutrition in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Autotrophic nutrition: photosynthesis. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
FAQs
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