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Control and Coordination

Nervous System · Reflex Arc · Hormones · Tropic Movements

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A data-driven breakdown of all 50 questions by difficulty, exam origin and topic distribution.

📈 Distribution Overview

50
Total Questions
CBSE Board
27
State Board
14
Olympiad Level
9

🗂 Topic Coverage

Nervous System
24%
Reflex Action & Arc
20%
Human Brain
18%
Plant Hormones
18%
Animal Hormones
20%
27
CBSE Board
14
State Board
9
Olympiad Level
Conceptual Framework

Key Concept Highlights

6 foundational pillars that power every question in this quiz. Understand these, and the answers follow naturally.

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Nervous System
CNS (brain + spinal cord) + PNS (cranial & spinal nerves). Neuron is the structural unit: dendrite → cell body → axon → synapse.
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Nerve Impulse
Electrochemical signal transmitted along neuron. At synapse, neurotransmitters carry signal across the gap to the next neuron.
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Reflex Action
Involuntary rapid response. Path: Receptor → Sensory neuron → Spinal cord → Motor neuron → Effector. Bypasses brain for speed.
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Human Brain
Forebrain (cerebrum: thinking, memory), Midbrain (reflex of vision/hearing), Hindbrain (cerebellum: balance, medulla: autonomic).
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Plant Hormones
Auxin (phototropism: tip produces auxin), Gibberellin (elongation), Cytokinin (cell division), ABA (inhibitor), Ethylene (ripening).
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Animal Hormones
Endocrine glands: pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, testes/ovaries. Insulin (lowers blood sugar), Adrenaline (fight or flight), Thyroxine (metabolic rate).
Pedagogical Value

Why MCQs Matter

Multiple-choice questions are not mere guessing games — they are the sharpest diagnostic tool available to a competitive exam aspirant.

~8%

of CBSE Science — diagram-heavy, concept-rich chapter

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn

By completing this quiz set you will have exercised all the following competencies.

01 Draw and label a neuron showing dendrite, axon, myelin sheath, and synapse
02 Trace the pathway of a reflex arc with a labelled diagram
03 Identify the three parts of the brain and describe one function each
04 Explain tropisms in plants using examples of auxin redistribution
05 Name the hormones of pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and pancreatic glands
06 Explain feedback mechanisms using insulin and glucagon as examples
Exam Preparation

Strategy & Preparation Tips

4 evidence-based strategies to maximise your score in CBSE Boards and JEE.

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Step 01
Reflex Arc Diagram
This diagram appears in almost every CBSE board exam. Practice labelling it in under 3 minutes from memory.
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Step 02
Hormone Source + Function Table
Make a table: Gland | Hormone | Function. 8 pairs minimum. CBSE MCQs test recognition across all columns.
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Step 03
Tropic vs Nastic
Tropism = directional, growth-based. Nastic = non-directional (touch-me-not plant). The distinction is a consistent MCQ.
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Step 04
Brain Region Quick Quiz
Cerebrum = voluntary, Cerebellum = balance/posture, Medulla = breathing/heart rate. 3 functions, 3 structures — zero confusion.

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Biology — Control And Coordination

50 Questions Class 10 MCQs
1
The structural and functional unit of the nervous system is the:
2
Which part of the brain maintains posture and balance of the body?
3
Reflex actions are controlled by:
4
Which of the following is not a part of the neuron?
5
The main function of the medulla oblongata is to:
6
The gap between two neurons is called:
7
Tropic movements are:
8
The movement of a plant towards light is called:
9
The hormone responsible for cell elongation in plants is:
10
Which plant hormone promotes the ripening of fruits?
11
The part of the brain responsible for intelligence, memory, and voluntary actions is:
12
In plants, movement in response to gravity is known as:
13
Which of the following is a plant growth inhibitor?
14
Which part of the brain controls hunger and thirst?
15
The endocrine gland located in the neck is:
16
The hormone insulin is secreted by:
17
Adrenal glands are located on top of:
18
Adrenaline hormone prepares the body for:
19
Which of the following is not a plant hormone?
20
The part of the neuron that receives the impulse is:
21
Coordination in animals is achieved by:
22
Which hormone regulates metabolism?
23
The master gland of the body is:
24
Which plant hormone promotes cell division?
25
The coordination in plants is mainly through:
26
Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions like heartbeat?
27
The longest part of a neuron is:
28
Which hormone is known as the “emergency hormone”?
29
The direction of nerve impulse is:
30
The main function of the plant hormone gibberellin is to:
31
The brain is protected by:
32
Which of the following statements about reflex actions is correct?
33
The peripheral nervous system consists of:
34
The junction between two neurons is called:
35
The part of the plant that shows positive geotropism is:
36
Which hormone regulates sugar level in blood?
37
Which gland is known as the “master gland”?
38
The movement of roots towards water is called:
39
Which of the following is a voluntary action?
40
The main function of cytokinins is to:
41
The central nervous system consists of:
42
Movement of a plant part independent of growth is known as:
43
The function of sensory neurons is to:
44
The hormone that helps in regulating calcium in blood is:
45
The process by which plants respond to touch is called:
46
Which hormone controls the development of secondary sexual characters in males?
47
A person with goitre is likely to be deficient in:
48
Electrical impulses in the body are transmitted by:
49
The hormone that promotes cell elongation in shoots is:
50
The function of the cerebrum is to:
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Frequently Asked Questions

Coordination refers to the process by which different organs and systems of living organisms work together harmoniously to respond to stimuli and maintain homeostasis.

The nervous system and endocrine (hormonal) system control and coordinate various functions in animals.

The neuron is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system.

A neuron consists of the cell body, axon, and dendrites.

The human brain includes the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain.

The cerebrum controls voluntary actions, thinking, memory, reasoning, and intelligence.

A reflex action is a quick, automatic response to a stimulus, often controlled by the spinal cord.

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body and coordinates reflexes.

Sensory neurons carry information from sense organs to the central nervous system.

Motor neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands.

The endocrine system is a system of glands that secrete hormones to regulate various body functions.

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands that travel through blood to target organs.

The pituitary gland is known as the master gland because it controls other endocrine glands.

Important hormones include insulin, adrenaline, thyroxine, growth hormone, and sex hormones.

Phototropism is the movement or growth of a plant in response to light.

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