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Key Facts: WBBSE Madhyamik Life Science (English Adaptation) Exam
Disclosure: This collection represents an English-language MCQ study adaptation for WBBSE Madhyamik Life Science.
Written paper runs 3 hours 15 minutes (10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), the first 15 minutes being reading time.
Covers 5 mandatory syllabus units prescribed by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Evaluates core biological concepts, physiological mechanisms, genetic problem-solving, and ecological principles.
Includes detailed explanations for all correct options and rationale for incorrect choices.
An English-language MCQ study adaptation based on the WBBSE Class 10 Madhyamik Life Science syllabus, designed to test knowledge across plant and animal physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
Sample WBBSE Madhyamik Life Science (English Adaptation) Practice Questions
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1Which plant hormone is primarily responsible for phototropic movement in shoots by causing cell elongation on the shaded side?
2The movement of plant organs in response to an external stimulus where the direction of movement is independent of the direction of stimulus is called:
3Which plant hormone is essential for breaking seed dormancy and inducing α-amylase synthesis during germination?
4The delay of leaf senescence induced by cytokinin treatment in detached leaves is known as the:
5Which of the following is a gaseous plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening?
6Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal medulla during stress or fear, preparing the body for 'fight or flight'?
7Which hormone regulates the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and heat production in human tissues?
8Which hormone is secreted by the beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
9Which endocrine gland is referred to as the 'master gland' because its trophic hormones control other endocrine glands?
10Which posterior pituitary hormone stimulates milk ejection from mammary glands and uterine contractions during labor?
About the WBBSE Madhyamik Life Science (English Adaptation) Exam
This question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for the WBBSE Class 10 Madhyamik Life Science & Environment examination. It offers comprehensive coverage of plant and animal sensitivity, hormones, nervous system, cell division, reproduction, Mendelian genetics, genetic disorders, evolutionary theories, adaptations, and environmental science including the nitrogen cycle, pollution, biodiversity conservation, and hotspots.
Exam sponsor: West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Madhyamik Life Science: 90-mark written paper (objective, very-short, short and long answer) plus 10 marks internal assessment, written in a single 3-hour-15-minute sitting.
Time Limit
3 hours 15 minutes (10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including 15 minutes' reading time)
Passing Score
WBBSE reports each subject on a seven-point grade scale: AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 (marginal pass) and D below 25 (disqualified). Grade C is therefore the minimum subject grade and a D in any compulsory subject makes the overall result unsuccessful. Division bands are separate: 1st division 480+, 2nd 360+, 3rd 272+ out of 800.
Exam / Certification Fees
WBBSE does not publish a single per-candidate examination fee with the Madhyamik routine. Enrolment is made by the school online through wbbsedata.com within the Board's registration window, and the amount payable is set by the Board's enrolment circular for that session. Confirm the current figure with your school or the Board's notification rather than relying on a quoted estimate.
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Exam Overview & Syllabus
Overview of the WBBSE Class 10 syllabus structure and assessment pattern.
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: WBBSE reports each subject on a seven-point grade scale: AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 (marginal pass) and D below 25 (disqualified). Grade C is therefore the minimum subject grade and a D in any compulsory subject makes the overall result unsuccessful. Division bands are separate: 1st division 480+, 2nd 360+, 3rd 272+ out of 800.
- Assessment: Madhyamik Life Science: 90-mark written paper (objective, very-short, short and long answer) plus 10 marks internal assessment, written in a single 3-hour-15-minute sitting.
- Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including 15 minutes' reading time)
- Exam / certification fees: WBBSE does not publish a single per-candidate examination fee with the Madhyamik routine. Enrolment is made by the school online through wbbsedata.com within the Board's registration window, and the amount payable is set by the Board's enrolment circular for that session. Confirm the current figure with your school or the Board's notification rather than relying on a quoted estimate. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this question bank an official WBBSE publication?
No. This question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation based on the official WBBSE Class 10 Madhyamik Life Science and Environment syllabus.
What topics are covered in the Madhyamik Life Science examination?
The exam covers five primary units: Control & Coordination in Living Organisms, Continuity of Life, Heredity & Common Genetic Diseases, Evolution & Adaptation, and Environment, Its Resources & Their Conservation.
What grade does a candidate need to pass a WBBSE Madhyamik subject?
WBBSE grades each subject on a seven-point scale - AA 90-100, A+ 80-89, A 60-79, B+ 45-59, B 35-44, C 25-34 and D below 25. Grade C is the marginal pass, and a D in any compulsory subject makes the whole result unsuccessful. The 34% figure that circulates widely is the third-division band (272 of 800), not the subject pass grade. Check the Board's notification for the rule applying to your sitting.
How are the 100 questions distributed across topics?
The 100 questions are evenly distributed across all 5 major syllabus units (~20 questions per unit), covering plant/animal hormones, cell division, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
What is the difficulty distribution of the questions?
The questions follow a balanced distribution of approximately 30 easy, 50 medium, and 20 hard questions.