Chapter 6 of class 10 science as per the NCERT syllabus is Control and Coordination which deals with the Introduction to Control and Coordination, Nervous System, Human Brain, Coordination in Plants, Chemical Coordination in Animals, Hormones and Their Functions, etc.
Here, we have discussed 30 Multiple Choice Questions based on these topics of the chapter. These questions will help you to learn more about the chapter.
For each question below, there are four options out of which only one option is correct. The correct answer to each question is given at the end for your reference.
MCQ on Class 10 Science Chapter 6
1. Which system is responsible for control and coordination in the human body?
A) Nervous system
B) Endocrine system
C) Circulatory system
D) Respiratory system
2. What is the functional unit of the nervous system?
A) Neuron
B) Hormone
C) Enzyme
D) Cell
3. The brainstem consists of:
A) Medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain
B) Cerebrum, cerebellum, and medulla oblongata
C) Thalamus, hypothalamus, and medulla oblongata
D) Cerebrum, pons, and hypothalamus
4. Which part of the human brain controls voluntary movements and balance?
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Medulla oblongata
D) Hypothalamus
5. Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels in humans?
A) Insulin
B) Thyroxine
C) Adrenaline
D) Estrogen
6. The hormone adrenaline is produced by which gland?
A) Pituitary gland
B) Thyroid gland
C) Adrenal gland
D) Pancreas
7. Which gland is known as the master gland of the endocrine system?
A) Pituitary gland
B) Thyroid gland
C) Adrenal gland
D) Pancreas
8. What is the primary role of the hormone insulin?
A) Regulation of blood sugar levels
B) Regulation of metabolism
C) Regulation of growth
D) Regulation of blood pressure
9. What is the process by which a nerve impulse jumps from one node of Ranvier to another called?
A) Repolarization
B) Synaptic transmission
C) Depolarization
D) Saltatory conduction
10. Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light entering the eye?
A) Cornea
B) Pupil
C) Iris
D) Retina
11. Which of the following is not a taste sensation detected by taste buds?
A) Sweet
B) Sour
C) Bitter
D) Spicy
12. Which of the following is a part of the peripheral nervous system?
A) Brain
B) Spinal cord
C) Nerves
D) Ganglia
13. Which hormone is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?
A) Insulin
B) Thyroxine
C) Adrenaline
D) Estrogen
14. What is the main function of the endocrine system?
A) Control and coordination
B) Regulation of metabolism
C) Transport of oxygen
D) Production of antibodies
15. Which of the following statements about reflex actions is true?
A) They involve conscious thought and decision-making.
B) They are always slower than voluntary actions.
C) They involve a pathway through the spinal cord.
D) They occur only in the brain.
16. Which hormone is responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle?
A) Melatonin
B) Adrenaline
C) Estrogen
D) Testosterone
17. Which of the following is not a function of the hypothalamus?
A) Regulation of body temperature
B) Regulation of hunger and thirst
C) Production of insulin
D) Control of circadian rhythms
18. Which part of the ear is responsible for detecting sound vibrations?
A) Cochlea
B) Auditory canal
C) Eardrum
D) Oval window
19. Which of the following is an example of a voluntary action?
A) Blinking
B) Breathing
C) Heartbeat
D) Jumping
20. What is the hormone responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood?
A) Insulin
B) Thyroxine
C) Parathyroid hormone
D) Growth hormone
21. The central nervous system consists of:
A) Brain and spinal cord
B) Nerves and ganglia
C) Brain and nerves
D) Spinal cord and ganglia
22. Which of the following glands is responsible for producing tears?
A) Lacrimal gland
B) Pituitary gland
C) Thyroid gland
D) Salivary gland
23. Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body?
A) Cerebrum
B) Hypothalamus
C) Medulla oblongata
D) Cerebellum
24. What is the main function of the endocrine system?
A) Control and coordination
B) Regulation of metabolism
C) Transport of oxygen
D) Production of antibodies
25. What is the functional unit of the endocrine system?
A) Hormone
B) Neuron
C) Enzyme
D) Cell
26. Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle in females?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Testosterone
D) Prolactin
27. Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information?
A) Cerebrum
B) Cerebellum
C) Thalamus
D) Hypothalamus
28. Which of the following glands is responsible for producing growth hormone?
A) Pituitary gland
B) Thyroid gland
C) Adrenal gland
D) Pancreas
29. Which hormone is responsible for regulating the body’s metabolism?
A) Insulin
B) Thyroxine
C) Adrenaline
D) Estrogen
30. Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions such as heartbeat and digestion?
A) Autonomic nervous system
B) Central nervous system
C) Peripheral nervous system
D) Somatic nervous system
Correct Answers
Here is the list of correct answers to the above questions.
- A) Nervous system
- A) Neuron
- A) Medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain
- B) Cerebellum
- A) Insulin
- C) Adrenal gland
- A) Pituitary gland
- A) Regulation of blood sugar levels
- D) Saltatory conduction
- C) Iris
- D) Spicy
- C) Nerves
- C) Adrenaline
- B) Regulation of metabolism
- C) They involve a pathway through the spinal cord.
- A) Melatonin
- C) Production of insulin
- A) Cochlea
- D) Jumping
- C) Parathyroid hormone
- A) Brain and spinal cord
- A) Lacrimal gland
- B) Hypothalamus
- A) Control and coordination
- A) Hormone
- B) Progesterone
- C) Thalamus
- A) Pituitary gland
- B) Thyroxine
- A) Autonomic nervous system
The Bottom Line
I hope these 30 MCQs on Control and Coordination of Class 10 Science Chapter 6 have helped you in your studies and preparation.
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