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Sense Organs

Appeared in 10 of the 11 available papers.

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10 of 11 papers

Appears almost every year — treat as core

Typically worth
9.5 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 95 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

49% of this chapter's 87 questions

Needs a diagram
21%

18 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer43
  • Biological term15
  • MCQ8
  • Reasoning4
  • Sequencing4
  • Odd one out4
  • Differentiate2
  • Correct the statement2

Most frequent topics

Organ of Corti 4Path of light through the eye 3Ear ossicles 3Astigmatism 2Stapes 2Semicircular canals 2Myopia 2Image position in myopia 2
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7(v)

A teacher drew the diagram of heart on the blackboard and told the students to copy it in their notebooks. Mahesh couldn’t see the diagram clearly as it appeared blurred to him.

1

Select the correct answer to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

2(ii)

Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in correct order to be in a logical sequence beginning with the term that is underlined:

2(iv)

Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which the others belong:

1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question. Write the correct answer only.)

3(iii)

Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow:

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5(i)

Name the nerve that transmits impulses to the brain from:

1(d)

Given below are sets of five terms each. Rewrite the terms in correct order in a logical sequence beginning with the first word that is underlined.

1(f)

Identify the ODD term in each set and name the CATEGORY to which the remaining three belong:

3(a)

The diagram given below depicts a defect of the human eye which has been corrected by using a suitable lens. Answer the following questions:

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3(b)

Give the biological reasons for the following statements:

5(b)

Give appropriate biological / technical terms for the following:

6(a)

State two functions of: