Life Processes MCQs with Answers (200 Questions) | Class 10 Science NCERT & PYQ Based

 

200+ MCQs ko 2 parts (100+100) mein .

📘 Part 1 (Q1–Q100)

Topics Covered:

  • Nutrition
  • Human Digestive System
  • Respiration
  • Human Respiratory System
  • Transportation in Humans
  • Blood, Lymph, Heart
  • Transportation in Plants

📗 Part 2 (Q101–Q200)

Topics Covered:

  • Excretion in Humans
  • Excretion in Plants
  • Mixed Concept Questions
  • Assertion-Reason
  • Case-Based Questions
  • Previous Year Pattern Questions
  • NCERT Line-Based Traps

  • full chapter detail notes  for board exam 

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Life Processes MCQ Test (Part 1: Q1–Q20)

Q1. Which enzyme is present in saliva?

A) Pepsin B) Trypsin C) Salivary amylase D) Lipase

Answer: C
📖 Salivary amylase starts digestion of starch in the mouth.


Q2. The inner lining of the stomach secretes:

A) Bile B) Gastric juice C) Pancreatic juice D) Saliva

Answer: B
📖 Gastric glands secrete HCl, pepsin and mucus.


Q3. Which acid is present in gastric juice?

A) Sulphuric acid B) Nitric acid C) Hydrochloric acid D) Acetic acid

Answer: C


Q4. Bile juice is produced by:

A) Pancreas B) Liver C) Stomach D) Gall bladder

Answer: B


Q5. The largest gland in the human body is:

A) Pancreas B) Thyroid C) Liver D) Pituitary

Answer: C


Q6. Digestion of proteins begins in:

A) Mouth B) Stomach C) Small intestine D) Large intestine

Answer: B


Q7. The functional unit of kidney is:

A) Neuron B) Nephron C) Alveolus D) Villus

Answer: B


Q8. Exchange of gases takes place in:

A) Trachea B) Bronchi C) Alveoli D) Larynx

Answer: C


Q9. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from lungs to heart?

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

Answer: C


Q10. Human heart has:

A) 2 chambers B) 3 chambers C) 4 chambers D) 5 chambers

Answer: C


Q11. Blood pressure is measured using:

A) Stethoscope B) Thermometer C) Sphygmomanometer D) Barometer

Answer: C


Q12. Which pigment carries oxygen in blood?

A) Melanin B) Haemoglobin C) Chlorophyll D) Myoglobin

Answer: B


Q13. Double circulation is found in:

A) Fish B) Frog C) Human D) Shark

Answer: C


Q14. Water is transported in plants through:

A) Phloem B) Xylem C) Cortex D) Epidermis

Answer: B


Q15. Food is transported in plants by:

A) Xylem B) Phloem C) Cambium D) Cortex

Answer: B


Q16. The energy currency of the cell is:

A) DNA B) ATP C) RNA D) ADP

Answer: B


Q17. Aerobic respiration occurs in:

A) Cytoplasm only B) Mitochondria C) Nucleus D) Ribosome

Answer: B


Q18. The end products of aerobic respiration are:

A) Alcohol + CO₂ B) Lactic acid C) CO₂ + H₂O + Energy D) Glucose

Answer: C


Q19. Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

A) Right atrium B) Right ventricle C) Left atrium D) Left ventricle

Answer: D


Q20. The filtration of blood occurs in:

A) Ureter B) Urinary bladder C) Nephron D) Urethra

Answer: C


🔥 Important PYQ Traps

  • Liver produces bile; gall bladder stores it.
  • Pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood (exception).
  • Pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood (exception).
  • Nephron = functional unit of kidney.
  • Alveoli = site of gas exchange.
  • Xylem → water transport.
  • Phloem → food transport
  • 📘 Life Processes MCQs (Part 1 Continued: Q21–Q50)

    NCERT Based | PYQ Pattern | Answers + Explanations


    Q21. Which part of the alimentary canal is the longest?

    A) Stomach
    B) Oesophagus
    C) Small intestine
    D) Large intestine

    Answer: C
    📖 Small intestine is about 6–7 m long and is the main site of digestion and absorption.


    Q22. Villi are present in:

    A) Stomach
    B) Small intestine
    C) Large intestine
    D) Oesophagus

    Answer: B
    📖 Villi increase the surface area for absorption of digested food.


    Q23. Which enzyme digests proteins in the stomach?

    A) Amylase
    B) Lipase
    C) Pepsin
    D) Maltase

    Answer: C


    Q24. Which nutrient is mainly digested by lipase?

    A) Protein
    B) Fat
    C) Starch
    D) Vitamins

    Answer: B


    Q25. Anaerobic respiration in muscles produces:

    A) Alcohol
    B) Carbon dioxide
    C) Lactic acid
    D) Glucose

    Answer: C


    Q26. The process of breaking down food to release energy is:

    A) Digestion
    B) Respiration
    C) Circulation
    D) Excretion

    Answer: B


    Q27. The blood vessel carrying blood from heart to lungs is:

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

    Answer: B


    Q28. Which component of blood helps in clotting?

    A) RBCs
    B) WBCs
    C) Plasma
    D) Platelets

    Answer: D


    Q29. White blood cells help in:

    A) Oxygen transport
    B) Blood clotting
    C) Defense against infection
    D) Food transport

    Answer: C


    Q30. The liquid part of blood is:

    A) Plasma
    B) Serum
    C) Lymph
    D) Platelets

    Answer: A


    Q31. Which chamber receives oxygenated blood from lungs?

    A) Right atrium
    B) Right ventricle
    C) Left atrium
    D) Left ventricle

    Answer: C


    Q32. The valve between left atrium and left ventricle prevents:

    A) Oxygen loss
    B) Backflow of blood
    C) Clotting
    D) Mixing of blood

    Answer: B


    Q33. Blood pressure of a healthy adult is approximately:

    A) 80/120 mm Hg
    B) 120/80 mm Hg
    C) 140/100 mm Hg
    D) 100/60 mm Hg

    Answer: B


    Q34. Which tissue transports food in plants?

    A) Xylem
    B) Phloem
    C) Epidermis
    D) Cortex

    Answer: B


    Q35. Translocation in plants occurs through:

    A) Xylem
    B) Phloem
    C) Stomata
    D) Root hairs

    Answer: B


    Q36. Loss of water in the form of vapour from aerial parts is:

    A) Respiration
    B) Guttation
    C) Transpiration
    D) Photosynthesis

    Answer: C


    Q37. Opening and closing of stomata is controlled by:

    A) Root hairs
    B) Guard cells
    C) Xylem cells
    D) Phloem cells

    Answer: B


    Q38. The main nitrogenous waste in humans is:

    A) Ammonia
    B) Urea
    C) Uric acid
    D) Carbon dioxide

    Answer: B


    Q39. Urine formation occurs in:

    A) Ureter
    B) Urinary bladder
    C) Nephron
    D) Urethra

    Answer: C


    Q40. The tube carrying urine from kidney to bladder is:

    A) Urethra
    B) Nephron
    C) Ureter
    D) Renal artery

    Answer: C


    Q41. The organ that stores urine is:

    A) Kidney
    B) Ureter
    C) Urinary bladder
    D) Urethra

    Answer: C


    Q42. Which process removes metabolic wastes from the body?

    A) Digestion
    B) Respiration
    C) Excretion
    D) Circulation

    Answer: C


    Q43. Lymph mainly functions in:

    A) Oxygen transport
    B) Food transport only
    C) Returning tissue fluid to blood
    D) Digestion

    Answer: C


    Q44. Which blood vessel has the thickest wall?

    A) Vein
    B) Capillary
    C) Artery
    D) Venule

    Answer: C


    Q45. Exchange of substances between blood and cells occurs through:

    A) Arteries
    B) Veins
    C) Capillaries
    D) Aorta

    Answer: C


    Q46. Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?

    A) Transport of gases
    B) Transport of nutrients
    C) Transport of hormones
    D) Photosynthesis

    Answer: D


    Q47. During vigorous exercise, muscles perform:

    A) Only aerobic respiration
    B) Only photosynthesis
    C) Anaerobic respiration also
    D) No respiration

    Answer: C


    Q48. The movement of food from leaves to other parts of the plant is called:

    A) Transpiration
    B) Translocation
    C) Absorption
    D) Respiration

    Answer: B


    Q49. Which structure prevents food from entering the windpipe?

    A) Trachea
    B) Bronchus
    C) Epiglottis
    D) Alveolus

    Answer: C


    Q50. Which statement is correct?

    A) Xylem transports food
    B) Phloem transports water
    C) Xylem transports water and minerals
    D) Stomata transport food

    Answer: C

    📖 Explanation: Xylem carries water and minerals from roots to aerial parts of the plant.


    🎯 High-Yield NCERT Facts (Frequently Asked)

    ✅ Villi → Absorption of food
    ✅ Pepsin → Protein digestion
    ✅ Lipase → Fat digestion
    ✅ Platelets → Blood clotting
    ✅ Pulmonary artery → Deoxygenated blood
    ✅ Pulmonary vein → Oxygenated blood
    ✅ Nephron → Functional unit of kidney
    ✅ Guard cells → Control stomata
    ✅ Urea → Main nitrogenous waste in humans
    ✅ Phloem → Translocation of food

  • 📘 Life Processes MCQs (Part 1 Continued: Q51–Q100)

    NCERT Based | PYQ Pattern | Tricky Questions with Answers & Explanations


    Q51. Which chamber of the heart has the thickest muscular wall?

    A) Right atrium
    B) Left atrium
    C) Right ventricle
    D) Left ventricle

    Answer: D
    📖 Left ventricle pumps blood to the entire body, so it has the thickest wall.


    Q52. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood to all body parts?

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

    Answer: B


    Q53. The respiratory pigment present in RBCs is:

    A) Chlorophyll
    B) Myoglobin
    C) Haemoglobin
    D) Melanin

    Answer: C


    Q54. Which process occurs in alveoli?

    A) Digestion
    B) Gas exchange
    C) Filtration
    D) Absorption of nutrients

    Answer: B


    Q55. The opening of stomata is mainly due to:

    A) Shrinkage of guard cells
    B) Turgidity of guard cells
    C) Death of guard cells
    D) Growth of xylem

    Answer: B


    Q56. Which of the following is an excretory product in plants?

    A) Oxygen
    B) Resins
    C) Gums
    D) All of these

    Answer: D


    Q57. The process of taking in oxygen and giving out carbon dioxide is:

    A) Digestion
    B) Breathing
    C) Excretion
    D) Circulation

    Answer: B


    Q58. The actual breakdown of food to release energy occurs during:

    A) Breathing
    B) Ventilation
    C) Respiration
    D) Transpiration

    Answer: C


    Q59. Which organ secretes bile?

    A) Gall bladder
    B) Liver
    C) Pancreas
    D) Stomach

    Answer: B


    Q60. Gall bladder mainly functions to:

    A) Produce bile
    B) Store bile
    C) Digest fats
    D) Absorb glucose

    Answer: B


    Q61. Pancreatic juice contains enzymes for digestion of:

    A) Carbohydrates only
    B) Proteins only
    C) Fats only
    D) Carbohydrates, proteins and fats

    Answer: D


    Q62. Which structure prevents backflow of blood in veins?

    A) Septum
    B) Valves
    C) Platelets
    D) Capillaries

    Answer: B


    Q63. The separation between right and left sides of the heart is due to:

    A) Valve
    B) Septum
    C) Aorta
    D) Atrium

    Answer: B


    Q64. Which of the following does NOT contain blood?

    A) Artery
    B) Vein
    C) Capillary
    D) Trachea

    Answer: D


    Q65. Which gas is transported mainly by haemoglobin?

    A) Nitrogen
    B) Oxygen
    C) Hydrogen
    D) Helium

    Answer: B


    Q66. Root pressure helps in:

    A) Food transport
    B) Water movement upward
    C) Photosynthesis
    D) Respiration

    Answer: B


    Q67. Which part of nephron performs filtration?

    A) Loop of Henle
    B) Collecting duct
    C) Bowman's capsule and glomerulus
    D) Ureter

    Answer: C


    Q68. Reabsorption of useful substances occurs mainly in:

    A) Urethra
    B) Tubules of nephron
    C) Urinary bladder
    D) Ureter

    Answer: B


    Q69. Assertion (A): Arteries have thick elastic walls.

    Reason (R): Blood flows through them under high pressure.

    A) Both true and R explains A
    B) Both true but R doesn't explain A
    C) A true, R false
    D) A false, R true

    Answer: A


    Q70. Assertion (A): Veins have valves.

    Reason (R): Blood pressure in veins is low.

    A) Both true and R explains A
    B) Both true but R doesn't explain A
    C) A true, R false
    D) A false, R true

    Answer: A


    Q71. Which blood group is called the universal donor?

    A) A
    B) B
    C) AB
    D) O

    Answer: D


    Q72. Which blood group is called the universal recipient?

    A) O
    B) AB
    C) A
    D) B

    Answer: B


    Q73. The contraction of the heart is called:

    A) Diastole
    B) Systole
    C) Diffusion
    D) Osmosis

    Answer: B


    Q74. The relaxation phase of heart is:

    A) Systole
    B) Diastole
    C) Respiration
    D) Ventilation

    Answer: B


    Q75. Which of the following transports minerals from roots?

    A) Phloem
    B) Xylem
    C) Stomata
    D) Cortex

    Answer: B


    Q76. In humans, digestion is completed in:

    A) Mouth
    B) Stomach
    C) Small intestine
    D) Large intestine

    Answer: C


    Q77. Which vitamin is produced by bacteria in the large intestine?

    A) Vitamin A
    B) Vitamin C
    C) Vitamin K
    D) Vitamin D

    Answer: C


    Q78. The absorption of water mainly occurs in:

    A) Stomach
    B) Small intestine
    C) Large intestine
    D) Oesophagus

    Answer: C


    Q79. Which process requires ATP?

    A) Diffusion only
    B) Osmosis only
    C) Active transport
    D) Evaporation

    Answer: C


    Q80. Food moves through oesophagus by:

    A) Diffusion
    B) Peristalsis
    C) Osmosis
    D) Filtration

    Answer: B


    Q81. Which of the following is NOT a digestive enzyme?

    A) Pepsin
    B) Trypsin
    C) Lipase
    D) Bile

    Answer: D

    📖 Bile helps emulsify fats but is not an enzyme.


    Q82. Emulsification of fats occurs in:

    A) Stomach
    B) Mouth
    C) Small intestine
    D) Large intestine

    Answer: C


    Q83. Which structure increases absorption area in the small intestine?

    A) Alveoli
    B) Villi
    C) Nephrons
    D) Bronchi

    Answer: B


    Q84. The transport of oxygen in blood is mainly done by:

    A) Plasma
    B) WBCs
    C) RBCs
    D) Platelets

    Answer: C


    Q85. Which component fights infection?

    A) RBCs
    B) WBCs
    C) Platelets
    D) Plasma

    Answer: B


    Q86. Which structure filters blood in kidney?

    A) Alveolus
    B) Villus
    C) Glomerulus
    D) Atrium

    Answer: C


    Q87. The blood entering kidneys is carried by:

    A) Renal vein
    B) Renal artery
    C) Ureter
    D) Urethra

    Answer: B


    Q88. Which organ removes excess water and salts?

    A) Heart
    B) Liver
    C) Kidney
    D) Pancreas

    Answer: C


    Q89. The process of losing water vapour through stomata is:

    A) Guttation
    B) Respiration
    C) Transpiration
    D) Digestion

    Answer: C


    Q90. Which force is mainly responsible for ascent of sap?

    A) Gravity
    B) Transpiration pull
    C) Diffusion
    D) Osmosis

    Answer: B


    Q91. The exchange of gases in plants occurs mainly through:

    A) Xylem
    B) Phloem
    C) Stomata and lenticels
    D) Roots only

    Answer: C


    Q92. Which process removes CO₂ from the body?

    A) Digestion
    B) Exhalation
    C) Circulation
    D) Filtration

    Answer: B


    Q93. Which organ is common to both digestive and respiratory systems?

    A) Pharynx
    B) Stomach
    C) Alveoli
    D) Liver

    Answer: A


    Q94. During inhalation, ribs move:

    A) Downward and inward
    B) Upward and outward
    C) Downward and outward
    D) No movement

    Answer: B


    Q95. During exhalation, diaphragm becomes:

    A) Flat
    B) Contracted
    C) Dome-shaped
    D) Enlarged

    Answer: C


    Q96. Which of the following is correctly matched?

    A) Xylem – Food transport
    B) Phloem – Water transport
    C) Nephron – Kidney unit
    D) Alveoli – Digestion

    Answer: C


    Q97. Which life process is essential for obtaining energy from food?

    A) Excretion
    B) Respiration
    C) Transportation
    D) Transpiration

    Answer: B


    Q98. Blood is a type of:

    A) Epithelial tissue
    B) Connective tissue
    C) Nervous tissue
    D) Muscular tissue

    Answer: B


    Q99. Which one is the correct sequence of urine flow?

    A) Kidney → Ureter → Urinary Bladder → Urethra
    B) Kidney → Urethra → Ureter → Bladder
    C) Ureter → Kidney → Bladder → Urethra
    D) Kidney → Bladder → Ureter → Urethra

    Answer: A


    Q100. Which statement is correct?

    A) Phloem transports water only
    B) Xylem transports food only
    C) Nephron is the functional unit of kidney
    D) Alveoli are present in heart

    Answer: C

    📖 Explanation: Nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney and is one of the most frequently asked NCERT facts.

    🚀 Quick Revision of Most Repeated PYQs

    • Nephron = Functional unit of kidney
    • Alveoli = Site of gas exchange
    • Villi = Site of absorption
    • Pepsin = Protein digestion
    • Bile = Emulsification of fats
    • Xylem = Water & mineral transport
    • Phloem = Food transport
    • Left ventricle = Thickest chamber
    • Pulmonary vein = Oxygenated blood
    • Pulmonary artery = Deoxygenated blood
    • Transpiration pull = Ascent of sap
    • RBC = Oxygen transport
    • WBC = Immunity
    • Platelets = Clotting

  • 📗 Life Processes MCQs (Part 2: Q101–Q150)

    NCERT Based | PYQ-Inspired | Assertion-Reason | Tricky Questions


    Q101. Assertion (A): Photosynthesis and respiration are complementary processes.

    Reason (R): Products of one are raw materials for the other.

    A) Both A and R are true and R explains A
    B) Both true but R doesn't explain A
    C) A true, R false
    D) A false, R true

    Answer: A

    📖 Products of photosynthesis (glucose, O₂) are used in respiration, while CO₂ and H₂O from respiration are used in photosynthesis.


    Q102. Which of the following is absorbed without digestion?

    A) Proteins
    B) Starch
    C) Vitamins
    D) Fats

    Answer: C


    Q103. Which part of alimentary canal receives bile and pancreatic juice?

    A) Stomach
    B) Duodenum
    C) Ileum
    D) Colon

    Answer: B


    Q104. The semi-digested food leaving the stomach is called:

    A) Bolus
    B) Chyme
    C) Faeces
    D) Plasma

    Answer: B


    Q105. Which enzyme converts starch into maltose?

    A) Lipase
    B) Pepsin
    C) Amylase
    D) Trypsin

    Answer: C


    Q106. Assertion (A): Human heart prevents mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

    Reason (R): Human heart is four-chambered.

    A) Both true and R explains A
    B) Both true but R doesn't explain A
    C) A true, R false
    D) A false, R true

    Answer: A


    Q107. Which chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

    A) Left atrium
    B) Left ventricle
    C) Right atrium
    D) Right ventricle

    Answer: C


    Q108. Which vessel carries blood from right ventricle to lungs?

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

    Answer: B


    Q109. Blood consists of:

    A) Plasma only
    B) RBCs only
    C) Plasma and blood cells
    D) Platelets only

    Answer: C


    Q110. Which component transports hormones?

    A) RBCs
    B) Plasma
    C) Platelets
    D) WBCs

    Answer: B


    Q111. Which structure in plants is mainly responsible for water absorption?

    A) Root cap
    B) Root hairs
    C) Cortex
    D) Phloem

    Answer: B


    Q112. Transpiration helps in:

    A) Photosynthesis only
    B) Water absorption only
    C) Ascent of sap and cooling
    D) Digestion

    Answer: C


    Q113. Which nitrogenous waste requires maximum water for excretion?

    A) Urea
    B) Uric acid
    C) Ammonia
    D) Creatinine

    Answer: C


    Q114. Human beings are:

    A) Ammonotelic
    B) Uricotelic
    C) Ureotelic
    D) None

    Answer: C


    Q115. Which process is responsible for movement of food through alimentary canal?

    A) Diffusion
    B) Osmosis
    C) Peristalsis
    D) Filtration

    Answer: C


    Q116. The epiglottis prevents food from entering:

    A) Oesophagus
    B) Trachea
    C) Stomach
    D) Intestine

    Answer: B


    Q117. Which digestive juice does not contain enzymes?

    A) Saliva
    B) Gastric juice
    C) Bile juice
    D) Pancreatic juice

    Answer: C


    Q118. Bile helps in digestion by:

    A) Breaking proteins
    B) Breaking starch
    C) Emulsifying fats
    D) Producing glucose

    Answer: C


    Q119. The blood leaving kidneys through renal vein is:

    A) Purified blood
    B) Oxygen-free blood only
    C) Undigested blood
    D) Lymph

    Answer: A


    Q120. Which structure is known as the filtration unit of kidney?

    A) Neuron
    B) Nephron
    C) Villus
    D) Alveolus

    Answer: B


    Q121. Assertion (A): Veins carry blood toward the heart.

    Reason (R): Veins always carry deoxygenated blood.

    A) A true, R false
    B) A false, R true
    C) Both true
    D) Both false

    Answer: A

    📖 Pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood.


    Q122. Which process releases the highest amount of energy?

    A) Anaerobic respiration
    B) Fermentation
    C) Aerobic respiration
    D) Digestion

    Answer: C


    Q123. ATP is synthesized mainly in:

    A) Ribosomes
    B) Nucleus
    C) Mitochondria
    D) Golgi body

    Answer: C


    Q124. Which gas is released during photosynthesis?

    A) CO₂
    B) O₂
    C) N₂
    D) H₂

    Answer: B


    Q125. The normal lifespan of human RBCs is about:

    A) 12 days
    B) 60 days
    C) 120 days
    D) 240 days

    Answer: C


    Q126. Which blood cells lack nucleus in humans?

    A) WBCs
    B) RBCs
    C) Platelets only
    D) Lymphocytes

    Answer: B


    Q127. Which blood cells directly help in immunity?

    A) RBCs
    B) WBCs
    C) Platelets
    D) Plasma

    Answer: B


    Q128. Which vessel has the lowest blood pressure?

    A) Aorta
    B) Arteries
    C) Veins
    D) Capillaries

    Answer: C


    Q129. The movement of molecules from high concentration to low concentration is:

    A) Osmosis
    B) Diffusion
    C) Active transport
    D) Filtration

    Answer: B


    Q130. Osmosis is movement of:

    A) Solute molecules
    B) Water molecules
    C) Minerals only
    D) Food only

    Answer: B


    Q131. Which tissue transports food in both directions?

    A) Xylem
    B) Phloem
    C) Epidermis
    D) Cork

    Answer: B


    Q132. Water transport in xylem is generally:

    A) Bidirectional
    B) Multidirectional
    C) Upward only
    D) Downward only

    Answer: C


    Q133. Which organ removes carbon dioxide?

    A) Kidney
    B) Skin
    C) Lungs
    D) Liver

    Answer: C


    Q134. Sweat glands help in:

    A) Digestion
    B) Excretion and temperature regulation
    C) Respiration
    D) Circulation

    Answer: B


    Q135. Which is NOT a function of liver?

    A) Bile secretion
    B) Detoxification
    C) Storage of glycogen
    D) Urine formation

    Answer: D


    Q136. The opening of stomata occurs when guard cells become:

    A) Flaccid
    B) Dead
    C) Turgid
    D) Dry

    Answer: C


    Q137. Which process helps maintain water balance in plants?

    A) Digestion
    B) Transpiration
    C) Fermentation
    D) Excretion

    Answer: B


    Q138. Which structure prevents mixing of blood in humans?

    A) Atrium
    B) Septum
    C) Valve
    D) Capillary

    Answer: B


    Q139. Double circulation means blood passes through the heart:

    A) Once in one cycle
    B) Twice in one cycle
    C) Thrice in one cycle
    D) Four times in one cycle

    Answer: B


    Q140. Which process forms urine?

    A) Filtration, reabsorption, secretion
    B) Digestion, absorption, assimilation
    C) Respiration, diffusion, excretion
    D) Ventilation, diffusion, circulation

    Answer: A


    Q141. Which part of nephron is cup-shaped?

    A) Loop of Henle
    B) Bowman's capsule
    C) Collecting duct
    D) Ureter

    Answer: B


    Q142. Excess amino acids are converted into:

    A) Glucose only
    B) Urea and other products
    C) Vitamins
    D) Starch

    Answer: B


    Q143. The largest amount of digestion occurs in:

    A) Mouth
    B) Stomach
    C) Small intestine
    D) Large intestine

    Answer: C


    Q144. Which enzyme acts in acidic medium?

    A) Pepsin
    B) Amylase
    C) Trypsin
    D) Lipase

    Answer: A


    Q145. Which enzyme acts in alkaline medium?

    A) Pepsin
    B) Trypsin
    C) HCl
    D) Mucus

    Answer: B


    Q146. Which process is directly responsible for absorption of water by roots?

    A) Diffusion
    B) Osmosis
    C) Respiration
    D) Photosynthesis

    Answer: B


    Q147. Which component of blood helps transport nutrients?

    A) Plasma
    B) RBCs
    C) Platelets
    D) WBCs

    Answer: A


    Q148. Which organ system is directly responsible for removal of metabolic wastes?

    A) Digestive system
    B) Respiratory system
    C) Excretory system
    D) Circulatory system

    Answer: C


    Q149. The main excretory organ in humans is:

    A) Liver
    B) Skin
    C) Kidney
    D) Lung

    Answer: C


    Q150. Which statement is CORRECT?

    A) Xylem transports food
    B) Phloem transports minerals only
    C) Nephron is the structural and functional unit of kidney
    D) Alveoli are present in stomach

    Answer: C

    📖.📘 Life Processes MCQs (Part 2 Continued: Q151–Q200)

NCERT Based | PYQ Pattern | Assertion-Reason | HOTS Questions


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Q151. Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?

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

✅ Answer: C

📖 Vena cava brings deoxygenated blood into the right atrium.


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Q152. The valve present between right atrium and right ventricle is:

A) Bicuspid valve
B) Tricuspid valve
C) Semilunar valve
D) Mitral valve

✅ Answer: B


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Q153. Which of the following has the thinnest wall?

A) Artery
B) Vein
C) Capillary
D) Aorta

✅ Answer: C

📖 Capillaries are one-cell thick for efficient exchange.


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Q154. The process by which cells utilize oxygen to release energy is:

A) Breathing
B) Digestion
C) Cellular respiration
D) Ventilation

✅ Answer: C


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Q155. During inhalation:

A) Chest cavity volume decreases
B) Ribs move downward
C) Diaphragm contracts
D) Lungs shrink

✅ Answer: C


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Q156. During exhalation:

A) Diaphragm contracts
B) Chest cavity expands
C) Diaphragm relaxes
D) Oxygen enters blood

✅ Answer: C


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Q157. Which of the following is NOT transported by blood?

A) Oxygen
B) Hormones
C) Nutrients
D) Chlorophyll

✅ Answer: D


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Q158. The pressure exerted by blood on artery walls is called:

A) Osmotic pressure
B) Root pressure
C) Blood pressure
D) Diffusion pressure

✅ Answer: C


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Q159. A person with low haemoglobin is likely suffering from:

A) Diabetes
B) Anaemia
C) Hypertension
D) Asthma

✅ Answer: B


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Q160. Which structure in plants regulates gaseous exchange?

A) Xylem
B) Phloem
C) Stomata
D) Cortex

✅ Answer: C


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Q161. Assertion (A): Xylem consists mainly of dead cells.

Reason (R): Dead cells provide efficient water conduction.

A) Both true and R explains A
B) Both true but R doesn't explain A
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true

✅ Answer: A


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Q162. Which tissue contains sieve tubes?

A) Xylem
B) Phloem
C) Epidermis
D) Cortex

✅ Answer: B


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Q163. The transport of soluble products of photosynthesis is called:

A) Translocation
B) Transpiration
C) Diffusion
D) Respiration

✅ Answer: A


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Q164. Which organ removes excess salts and water through sweat?

A) Kidney
B) Lung
C) Skin
D) Liver

✅ Answer: C


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Q165. The waste product excreted by lungs is:

A) Urea only
B) Carbon dioxide and water vapour
C) Uric acid
D) Ammonia

✅ Answer: B


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Q166. Which of the following is an example of anaerobic respiration?

A) Respiration in human muscles during vigorous exercise
B) Respiration in lungs
C) Respiration in leaves
D) Respiration in roots

✅ Answer: A


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Q167. The energy released during respiration is stored in:

A) DNA
B) ATP
C) RNA
D) Protein

✅ Answer: B


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Q168. Which part of digestive system absorbs most nutrients?

A) Stomach
B) Large intestine
C) Small intestine
D) Rectum

✅ Answer: C


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Q169. Which enzyme digests proteins in the small intestine?

A) Amylase
B) Trypsin
C) Lipase
D) Maltase

✅ Answer: B


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Q170. The pH of stomach is acidic due to:

A) Bile
B) HCl
C) Saliva
D) Water

✅ Answer: B


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Q171. Which statement is true?

A) Arteries always carry oxygenated blood
B) Veins always carry deoxygenated blood
C) Pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood
D) Pulmonary vein carries deoxygenated blood

✅ Answer: C

📖 This is one of the most common NCERT traps.


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Q172. The main function of platelets is:

A) Oxygen transport
B) Immunity
C) Blood clotting
D) Nutrient transport

✅ Answer: C


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Q173. Which component of blood contains antibodies?

A) RBCs
B) WBCs and plasma
C) Platelets
D) Haemoglobin

✅ Answer: B


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Q174. Blood group AB is called:

A) Universal donor
B) Universal recipient
C) Rare group
D) Rh-negative group

✅ Answer: B


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Q175. Which of the following is not a blood vessel?

A) Aorta
B) Ureter
C) Vein
D) Capillary

✅ Answer: B


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Q176. The opening and closing of stomata depend on:

A) Root pressure
B) Guard cells
C) Xylem pressure
D) Phloem pressure

✅ Answer: B


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Q177. Which mineral is essential for haemoglobin formation?

A) Calcium
B) Iron
C) Sodium
D) Potassium

✅ Answer: B


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Q178. The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane is:

A) Diffusion
B) Osmosis
C) Active transport
D) Translocation

✅ Answer: B


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Q179. The blood pressure in arteries is:

A) Lower than veins
B) Equal to veins
C) Higher than veins
D) Zero

✅ Answer: C


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Q180. Which chamber pumps blood into the aorta?

A) Right atrium
B) Left atrium
C) Right ventricle
D) Left ventricle

✅ Answer: D


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Q181. Assertion (A): Small intestine is highly coiled.

Reason (R): It increases surface area for digestion and absorption.

A) Both true and R explains A
B) Both true but R doesn't explain A
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true

✅ Answer: A


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Q182. Which organ stores glycogen?

A) Heart
B) Liver
C) Kidney
D) Lung

✅ Answer: B


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Q183. The liquid filtered from blood into Bowman's capsule is called:

A) Urine
B) Plasma
C) Glomerular filtrate
D) Lymph

✅ Answer: C


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Q184. Which process removes nitrogenous wastes?

A) Digestion
B) Respiration
C) Excretion
D) Circulation

✅ Answer: C


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Q185. Which of the following is NOT part of nephron?

A) Bowman's capsule
B) Loop of Henle
C) Glomerulus
D) Alveolus

✅ Answer: D


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Q186. In plants, excess water is lost mainly through:

A) Roots
B) Stem
C) Stomata
D) Phloem

✅ Answer: C


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Q187. Which life process provides energy for all cellular activities?

A) Digestion
B) Respiration
C) Excretion
D) Transportation

✅ Answer: B


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Q188. The movement of food in phloem requires:

A) ATP
B) Sunlight only
C) Oxygen only
D) No energy

✅ Answer: A


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Q189. Which organ is called the "master chemical factory" of the body?

A) Heart
B) Liver
C) Kidney
D) Stomach

✅ Answer: B


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Q190. Which structure increases gas exchange surface in lungs?

A) Bronchi
B) Trachea
C) Alveoli
D) Larynx

✅ Answer: C


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Q191. Which process is responsible for movement of water from roots to leaves?

A) Translocation
B) Transpiration pull
C) Digestion
D) Excretion

✅ Answer: B


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Q192. The human heart is made of:

A) Smooth muscle
B) Skeletal muscle
C) Cardiac muscle
D) Connective tissue

✅ Answer: C


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Q193. Which organ secretes insulin?

A) Liver
B) Pancreas
C) Kidney
D) Stomach

✅ Answer: B


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Q194. Which of the following is a function of plasma?

A) Transport dissolved substances
B) Clot blood directly
C) Produce antibodies only
D) Carry oxygen only

✅ Answer: A


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Q195. The waste product formed by breakdown of proteins is mainly:

A) Urea
B) Glucose
C) Oxygen
D) Glycogen

✅ Answer: A


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Q196. Which structure separates thoracic and abdominal cavities?

A) Pleura
B) Diaphragm
C) Pericardium
D) Trachea

✅ Answer: B


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Q197. Which process occurs continuously in living cells?

A) Digestion only
B) Respiration
C) Excretion only
D) Transportation only

✅ Answer: B


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Q198. Which of the following correctly matches the process and site?

A) Filtration — Alveoli
B) Gas exchange — Nephron
C) Digestion — Small intestine
D) Respiration — Stomach

✅ Answer: C


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Q199. The primary function of xylem is:

A) Food transport
B) Water and mineral transport
C) Gas exchange
D) Storage

✅ Answer: B


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Q200. Which statement is CORRECT?

A) Phloem transports food from leaves to other parts of plant
B) Xylem transports prepared food
C) Alveoli are present in kidneys
D) Nephrons are present in lungs

✅ Answer: A

📖 Final NCERT PYQ Trap:
Xylem → Water & Minerals
Phloem → Food (Translocation)

🎯 Life Processes Final Revision (Must Memorize)

Villi → Absorption

Alveoli → Gas Exchange

Nephron → Functional Unit of Kidney

Xylem → Water Transport

Phloem → Food Transport

RBC → Oxygen Transport

WBC → Immunity

Platelets → Clotting

Pulmonary Artery → Deoxygenated Blood

Pulmonary Vein → Oxygenated Blood

ATP → Energy Currency

Pepsin → Protein Digestion

Lipase → Fat Digestion

Amylase → Starch Digestion

Urea → Main Nitrogenous Waste in Humans


🎉 Q1–Q200 complete. These cover the most important NCERT concepts, board-style questions, and PYQ-inspired traps from the Life Processes chapter.

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