Which statement gives the correct difference between voluntary and involuntary action?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Voluntary action occurs by will and involuntary action occurs automatically
The governing concept is that voluntary actions are consciously controlled, whereas involuntary actions occur automatically without deliberate choice. Writing, walking, or raising a hand can normally be started or stopped by our will, so they are voluntary. Heartbeat and digestion continue automatically, so they are involuntary. Therefore option A is correct; B wrongly limits voluntary actions to plants, C reverses the idea, and D denies a real physiological difference.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Voluntary action occurs by will and involuntary action occurs automatically
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is that voluntary actions are consciously controlled, whereas involuntary actions occur automatically without deliberate choice. Writing, walking, or raising a hand can normally be started or stopped by our will, so they are voluntary. Heartbeat and digestion continue automatically, so they are involuntary. Therefore option A is correct; B wrongly limits voluntary actions to plants, C reverses the idea, and D denies a real physiological difference.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Control and Coordination.
