AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
Testes are located in the scrotum outside the abdominal cavity because sperm formation requires a lower temperature than the normal body temperature. The scrotum keeps the testes at this lower temperature, which is essential for the production of healthy and functional sperms.
Source: Chapter 7, Section 7.3.3(a) — Male Reproductive System
The examiner expects two clear points: (1) sperm formation needs a lower temperature than body temperature, and (2) the scrotum provides this cooler environment. Both points together fetch full 2 marks. Do not confuse this with the hormonal function of the testes (testosterone) — that is not what the question asks.