Q1. [1]
Following are the statements about the different parts of the brain. Select the correct statements.
(i) The thinking part of the brain is the forebrain.
(ii) Centres for smell, hearing, memory, sight are located in forebrain.
(iii) Salivation, vomiting, blood pressure are controlled by medulla in the hind brain.
(iv) Cerebellum does not control the posture and balance of the body.
- (A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
- (B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
- (C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
- (D) (i), (iii) and (iv)
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Model Answer
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Statements (i), (ii), and (iii) are correct. Statement (iv) is false because cerebellum does control posture and balance.
Source: Chapter 6, Section 6.1.2 Human Brain
Explanation
- Statement (iv) is clearly wrong — the textbook states cerebellum is responsible for maintaining posture and balance. Eliminating it instantly rules out options B, C, and D.
- Statements (i), (ii), and (iii) are directly supported: forebrain = thinking part; forebrain has centres for smell, hearing, sight, memory; medulla (hind-brain) controls salivation, vomiting, blood pressure.
- In MCQs, identify the false statement first to eliminate wrong options quickly.
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