Control and Coordination: Class 10 Science (CBSE) important questions and practice
Control and Coordination is chapter 6 of 13 in CBSE Class 10 Science. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Neuron structure and types of nerves
- Reflex action and reflex arc
- Human brain: fore-brain, mid-brain, hind-brain and their functions
- Coordination in plants: phototropism, geotropism, hydrotropism
- Plant hormones: auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, abscisic acid
- Human endocrine glands and hormones (insulin, thyroxine, adrenaline, growth hormone)
What examiners usually ask
- Draw the structure of a neuron and label dendrite, axon and cell body
- What is a reflex arc? Explain with a diagram how the withdrawal of a hand from a hot object happens
- Why is iodised salt advised? Name the hormone and gland involved
Exam tip
The neuron and reflex arc diagrams are repeated favourites, so practise them with labels; for hormones, prepare a table of gland, hormone and deficiency effect (iodine-thyroxine-goitre, insulin-diabetes).
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Control and Coordination for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 Science papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Control and Coordination in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus?
Yes. Control and Coordination is part of the current CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Control and Coordination MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.