Very Short Answer Questions · original practice
Very Short Answer Questions for Class 10 Science. 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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A precipitate is an insoluble solid formed in a double-displacement reaction.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A chemical equation must be balanced for mass.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Redox: oxidation is gain of oxygen or loss of electrons as taught.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Exothermic vs endothermic.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Precipitation reactions.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Acids, Bases and Salts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Acids, Bases and Salts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Acids, Bases and Salts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Acids, Bases and Salts in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Acids, Bases and Salts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Acids, Bases and Salts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Acids, Bases and Salts.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Acids, Bases and Salts · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Metals and Non-metals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Metals and Non-metals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Metals and Non-metals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Metals and Non-metals in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Metals and Non-metals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Metals and Non-metals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Metals and Non-metals.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Metals and Non-metals · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Carbon and its Compounds · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Carbon and its Compounds · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Carbon and its Compounds · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Carbon and its Compounds in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Carbon and its Compounds · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Carbon and its Compounds · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Carbon and its Compounds.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Carbon and its Compounds · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Peristalsis is the wave-like movement of the alimentary canal that pushes food.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Autotrophic nutrition: photosynthesis.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Aerobic respiration releases more energy than anaerobic.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Human heart: four chambers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Xylem water; phloem food.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Nephron is the unit of kidney.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Life Processes · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Control and Coordination · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Control and Coordination · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Control and Coordination · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Control and Coordination in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Control and Coordination · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Control and Coordination · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Control and Coordination.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Control and Coordination · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: How do Organisms Reproduce? · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: How do Organisms Reproduce? · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: How do Organisms Reproduce? · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from How do Organisms Reproduce? in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: How do Organisms Reproduce? · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: How do Organisms Reproduce? · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from How do Organisms Reproduce?.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: How do Organisms Reproduce? · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Write three points from Heredity in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Heredity.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Heredity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.
Open the NCERT-style practice link on this subject or chapter. For word-for-word textbook exercise answers, use the NCERT book itself; we do not copy solution keys from other websites.
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