1. Which part of the human body expands and contracts during breathing?
- Lungs
- Heart
- Liver
- Kidneys
Correct Answer: Lungs
2. Which part separates the chest cavity from the abdomen?
- Lungs
- Ribs
- Diaphragm
- Heart
Correct Answer: Diaphragm
3. What is the main function of alveoli?
- Exchange of gases
- Filtering air
- Pumping blood
- Breaking down food
Correct Answer: Exchange of gases
4. During inhalation, the diaphragm moves
- Downward
- Upward
- Sideways
- Outward
Correct Answer: Downward
5. During exhalation, the diaphragm moves
- Downward
- Upward
- Inward
- Flat
Correct Answer: Upward
6. What happens to the chest cavity during inhalation?
- Contracts
- It expands
- Becomes rigid
- Remains same
Correct Answer: It expands
7. Which part of the respiratory system is lined with cilia?
- Alveoli
- Diaphragm
- Trachea
- Bronchioles
Correct Answer: Trachea
8. Which organism breathes through tiny pores called spiracles?
Correct Answer: Insect
9. Which of the following organisms uses gills to breathe?
- Fish
- Earthworm
- Snake
- Bird
Correct Answer: Fish
10. How does oxygen enter the blood in humans?
- By diffusion
- By osmosis
- By pressure
- By absorption
Correct Answer: By diffusion
11. Which process occurs both in plants and animals?
- Photosynthesis
- Reproduction
- Respiration
- Transpiration
Correct Answer: Respiration
12. What is the ultimate source of energy for respiration?
Correct Answer: Food
13. Which part of the plant takes in oxygen from the soil air?
- Roots
- Stem
- Leaves
- Flowers
Correct Answer: Roots
14. Through which openings does a leaf exchange gases?
- Lenticels
- Stomata
- Vacuoles
- Vessels
Correct Answer: Stomata
15. Which of these animals breathes through its moist skin?
Correct Answer: Frog
16. What does the term “breathing rate” refer to?
- Depth of breathing
- Number of breaths per minute
- Amount of air in lungs
- Amount of oxygen in blood
Correct Answer: Number of breaths per minute
17. In which of these does respiration occur without oxygen?
Correct Answer: Yeast
18. What are the small openings on the stems of woody plants called?
- Lenticels
- Stomata
- Pores
- Spiracles
Correct Answer: Lenticels
19. What is released when glucose is broken down in cells?
- Energy
- Water
- Starch
- Chlorophyll
Correct Answer: Energy
20. In which part of the body does cellular respiration occur?
- Mitochondria
- Lungs
- Heart
- Stomach
Correct Answer: Mitochondria
21. The air sacs of lungs are surrounded by
- Bronchi
- Capillaries
- Ribs
- Trachea
Correct Answer: Capillaries
22. In human respiration, air passes from the trachea into
- Alveoli
- Bronchi
- Diaphragm
- Lungs
Correct Answer: Bronchi
23. What helps in the rhythmic movement of air during breathing?
- Diaphragm only
- Heart muscles
- Diaphragm and ribs
- Abdominal muscles
Correct Answer: Diaphragm and ribs
24. During heavy exercise, which acid forms in human muscles?
- Citric acid
- Formic acid
- Lactic acid
- Sulphuric acid
Correct Answer: Lactic acid
25. Which gas diffuses into blood from alveoli?
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Hydrogen
- Oxygen
Correct Answer: Oxygen
26. Which gas diffuses out of blood into alveoli?
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide
- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide
27. Why do mountain climbers carry oxygen cylinders?
- More pollution at height
- More oxygen needed for warmth
- Less oxygen at high altitude
- To breathe carbon dioxide
Correct Answer: Less oxygen at high altitude
28. Which process in yeast is used for making bread and wine?
- Fermentation
- Digestion
- Transpiration
- Condensation
Correct Answer: Fermentation
29. Which structure prevents food from entering the windpipe?
- Epiglottis
- Tongue
- Vocal cords
- Larynx
Correct Answer: Epiglottis
30. What helps the lungs to remain spongy?
- Blood in vessels
- Air in alveoli
- Mucus lining
- Cilia movement
Correct Answer: Air in alveoli
31. Which gas do plants release only during respiration?
- Oxygen
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Hydrogen
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide
32. How do aquatic animals like fish get oxygen?
- From air bubbles
- From dissolved oxygen in water
- From their stomach
- From sunlight
Correct Answer: From dissolved oxygen in water
33. Which body part acts as the windpipe?
- Nostrils
- Trachea
- Lungs
- Bronchioles
Correct Answer: Trachea
34. What helps air to move in and out of the lungs?
- Heart pumping
- Diaphragm movement
- Blood pressure
- Muscle contraction
Correct Answer: Diaphragm movement
35. How does respiration differ from photosynthesis in plants?
- Photosynthesis releases energy
- Respiration releases energy
- Both consume CO₂
- Both need light
Correct Answer: Respiration releases energy
36. In which process is glucose completely broken down with oxygen?
- Anaerobic respiration
- Fermentation
- Aerobic respiration
- Photosynthesis
Correct Answer: Aerobic respiration
37. What happens if carbon dioxide is not removed from the body?
- It becomes poisonous
- It helps in digestion
- It increases oxygen
- It cools the lungs
Correct Answer: It becomes poisonous
38. What causes the movement of air during breathing?
- Temperature change
- Pressure difference
- Gravity
- Muscle weight
Correct Answer: Pressure difference
39. Which of the following is an example of aerobic respiration?
- Yeast fermentation
- Human breathing
- Muscle fatigue
- Cactus respiration
Correct Answer: Human breathing
40. What happens during exhalation?
- Oxygen enters
- Carbon dioxide goes out
- Lungs fill with air
- Chest expands
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide goes out
41. Which type of respiration occurs in mitochondria?
- Anaerobic
- Fermentation
- Aerobic
- Diffusion
Correct Answer: Aerobic
42. In anaerobic respiration, energy is released
- Equal to aerobic
- More than aerobic
- Less than aerobic
- Very high
Correct Answer: Less than aerobic
43. Which gas is required by all living organisms for survival?
- Carbon dioxide
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Methane
Correct Answer: Oxygen
44. What is the main waste gas in respiration?
- Carbon dioxide
- Hydrogen
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide
45. Which organ has the smallest air sacs for gas exchange?
- Kidneys
- Heart
- Lungs
- Liver
Correct Answer: Lungs
46. Which process is common to both plants and animals?
- Photosynthesis
- Transpiration
- Circulation
- Respiration
Correct Answer: Respiration
47. What is produced during respiration besides energy?
- Proteins and fats
- Carbon dioxide and water
- Sugars and vitamins
- Starch and cellulose
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide and water
48. Why do amphibians like frogs need moist skin?
- For storing water
- For digestion
- For gaseous exchange
- For floating
Correct Answer: For gaseous exchange
49. Which organ supplies oxygenated blood to all parts of the body?
Correct Answer: Heart
50. What is the main function of the respiratory system?
- To transport food
- To digest proteins
- To supply oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
- To store energy
Correct Answer: To supply oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
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