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Science · 2026 · 1 mark
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q9
Assertion (A) : The peristaltic movements occur all along the gut.
Reason (R) : The lining of the gut has muscles that contract rhythmically to push the food in regulated manner.
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From CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper.
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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
CBSE Class 10 Science past-paper question from the 2026board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.