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ROLL NO : 13
TERM-1 EXAMINATION (2021-2022)
BIOLOGY (SUBJECT CODE: 044)

Class: XI Max. Marks: 35

Date: 27.11.2021 Time allowed: 90 Mins
General Instructions:
1. The Question Paper contains three sections.
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.
5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking.

Section - A
Section – A consists of 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions from this section. The first attempted
20 questions would be evaluated.
1. The term ‘systematics’ refers to ________.
(a) Identification and study of organ systems of plants and animals c
(b) Identification and preservation of plants and animals
(c) Diversity of kinds of organisms and their relationship
(c) Study of habitats of organisms and their classification
2. The order – Carnivora includes family
(a) Felidae (b) Convolvulaceae (c) Felidae and Canidae (d) Solanaceae c
3. Protists are ________.
(a) Single-Celled Eukaryotes
(c) Single-Celled Prokaryotes
(b) Multicellular Eukaryotes
(d) Single-Celled Akaryote a
4. Red tide is because of ____________.
(a) Desmids (b) Gonyaulax (c) Euglena (d) Red algae
5. Laminaria (Kelp) and Fucus (Rock weed) are examples of _________.
(a) green algae (b) brown algae (c) red algae (d) golden brown algae b
6. Protonema is __________.
(a) Haploid and is found in mosses (b) Diploid and is found in liverworts a
(c) Diploid and is found in pteridophytes (d) Haploid and is found in pteridophytes
7. The giant redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) is a /an __________.
(a) Algae (b) Mosses (c) Pteridophyte (d) Gymnosperm d
8. Which of the following is a living fossil?
(a) Balanoglossus (b) Echinus (c) Ancylostoma (d) Limulus d
9. In which of the phylum, excretory organ like proboscis gland is present?
(a) Hemichordata (b) Chordata (c) Echinodermata (d) Annelida a
10. In ctenophora, the body bears _______ external rows of ciliated comb plates, which help in locomotion.
(a) five (b) six (c) seven (d) eight
d
11. Which one of the following structure is not associated with gynoecium?
(a) Ovary (b) Style (c) Stigma (d) Filament d
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12. Asymmetric flower is found in_________. d
(a) Pea (b) Datura (c) Bean (d) Canna
13. The fruit of Liliaceae is mainly________.
(a) Drupe (b) Pome (c) Legume (d) Capsule d
14. Which of the following junctions facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the
cytoplasm of adjoining cells?
(a) Tight junction (b) Adhering junction (c) Gap junction (d) Both (b) and (c)
15. The cells lining the blood vessels belong to the category of __________.
(a) Smooth muscle tissue
(c) Columnar epithelium
(b) Squamous epithelium
(d) Connective tissue
b
16. Choose the correctly matched pair________.
(a) Tendon – Specialized connective tissue (b) Adipose tissue – Dense connective tissue
(c) Areolar tissue – Loose connective tissue (d) Cartilage – Loose connective tissue c
17. Plastids storing fat are called_________.
(a) Elaioplasts (b) Sphaerosomes (c) Aleuroplasts (d) Pyrenoids a
18. A thin, filamentous extension of cell wall required for a bacterial motility is called ________.
(a) Hook (b) Flagella (c) Tail (d) Mesosome
19. DNA is not present in___________.
(a) Chloroplast (b) Ribosomes (c) Nucleus (d) Mitochondria
b
20. The following diagram shows a chromosome. Label A represents:

(a) Chromosomes (b) Kinetochore (c) Centromere (d) Acrocentric

21. Inulin is a polymer of _____.
(a) glucose (b) galactose (c) fructose (d) arabinose c
22. The Most abundant protein in animal world is _____.
(a) collagen (b) myosin (c) actin (d) albumin a
23. Co-enzyme is______.
(a) always a protein. (b) often a metal. d
(c) always an inorganic compound (d) often a vitamin.
24. The bond present between two nucleotides is known as ____________.
(a) Phosphoester linkage (b) Phosphodiester linkage (c) Glycosidic linkage (d) Peptide linkage b
Section - B
Section- B consists of 24 questions (Sl. No.25 to 48). Attempt any 20 questions from this section. The
first attempted 20 questions would be evaluated.
Question No. 25 to 28 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions selecting the appropriate option given below:

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25. Assertion: TMV is a virus which causes mosaic disease. b
Reason: TMV has RNA as genetic material.
(a) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
(b) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
(c) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
(d) If both the assertion and reason are false
26. Assertion: Rhodophyceae commonly known as red algae. a
Reason: Their body predominantly contain red pigment r-prycoerythrin.
(a) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
(b) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
(c) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
(d) If both the assertion and reason are false
27. Assertion: In hypogynous flower ovary is always inferior.
Reason: Parts of flower in hypogynous condition arises above ovary
(a) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
(b) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
(c) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
(d) If both the assertion and reason are false
28. Assertion: Ribosomes are non-membrane bound organelles found in the prokaryotic cells only
Reason: Ribosomes are present only in the cytoplasm
(a) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
(b) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
(c) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
(d) If both the assertion and reason are false
29. In Mangifera indica Linn, Linn stands for
(a) Latin (b) Lower organism (c) Linnaeus (d) Lamarck
c
30. Which two points are known as the twin characteristics of growth?
(i) Increase in mass
(ii) Differentiation
(iii) Increase in number of individuals
d
(iv) Response to stimuli
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iv) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iii)
31. Match the type of protozoans given in column-I with their examples given in column-II and choose the
correct option?
Column-I Column-II
(Type of Protozoans) (Examples)
A. Amoeboid protozoans I. Paramecium
B. Ciliated protozoans II. Plasmodium c
C. Flagellated protozoans III. Amoeba
D. Sporozoans IV. Trypanosoma
(a) A – I, B – III, C – IV, D – II (b) A – III, B – I, C – II, D – IV
(c) A – III, B – I, C – IV, D – II (d) A – III, B – IV, C – I, D – II

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32. The given figure shows the structure of filamentous blue green algae. Nostoc with a structure
marked as "X". Select the option which shows the correct identification of "X" with its feature.

(a) Spores – Reproduction (b) Heterocysts - Nitrogen fixation b

(c) Pellicle - Recycling of nutrition (d) Mucilaginous sheath – Photosynthesis
33. In class phaeophyceae, the plant body is usually attached to the substratum by __A__ and has a
stalk, the __B__ and leaf like photosynthetic organ-the __C_.
(a) A – holdfast, B – stipe, C – frond (b) A – stipe, B – holdfast, C – frond a
(c) A – frond, B – stipe, C – holdfast (d) A – stipe, B – frond, C – holdfast
34. All the features are present in the organism which is shown below in the diagram except?

(a) It belongs to the second largest animal phylum

(b) Body is segmented and covered by calcareous shell
(c) Triploblastic, coelomate
(d) Mantle cavity is present
35. Which one of the following statement regarding coelom of given animals is correct?
(a) Round worms (aschelminthes) are pseudocoelomates a
(b) Molluscs are acoelomates
(c) Insects are pseudocoelomates
(d) Flatworms (platyhelminthes) are coelomates
36. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about calyx?
(a) Calyx is the outermost whorl of the flower and are called sepals
(b) Sepals are green, leaf like structure and protect the flower in the bud stage
(c) The calyx may be gamosepalous (sepals free) or polysepalous (sepals united)
d
(d) Both (a) and (b)
37. In China rose the flowers are ________.
(a) Hypogynous with twisted aestivation (b) Epigynous with valvate aestivation a
(c) Hypogynous with imbricate aestivation (d) Egigynous with twisted aestivation

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38. The term ‘polyadelphous’ is related to__________. a
(a) Androecium (b) Corolla (c) Calyx (d) Gynoecium
39. Which one of the following is not a connective tissue? d
(a) Bone (b) Cartilage (c) Blood (d) Muscles
40. The supportive skeletal structures in the human external ears and in the nose tip are examples of
(a) Areolar tissue (b) Bone (c) Cartilage (d) Ligament c
41. Given below is the diagrammatic sketch of a certain type of connective tissue identify the parts labelled
A, B, C and D and select the right option about them

d
(a) A: Mast cell, B: Marcophage, C: Fibroblast, D: Collagen fibres
(b) A: Macrophage, B: Collagen fibres, C: Fibroblast, D: Mast cell
(c) A: Macrophage, B: Fibroblast, C: Collagen fibres, D: Mast cell
(d) A: Fibroblast, B: Collagen fibres, C: Mast cell, D: Macrophage
42. Chlorophyll pigments are present in _________.
(a) Thylakoid (b) Stroma (c) Outer membrane (d) Inner membrane a
43. You are asked to examine a cell using a powerful light microscope. The image you see has a clearly
defined nucleus and mitochondria. It also has a large central vacuole and chloroplasts. From what group of
organisms did this cell most likely come?
(a) Bacteria (b) Protists (c) virus (d) Plants d
44. Match column-I with column-II and select the correct option.
Column - I Column - II
A. RER I. Intracellular and extracellular digestion
B. Cell wall II. Provide structural support to the cell
a
C. Flagella III. Protein synthesis and secretion
D. Lysosomes IV Responsible for cell movement
(a) A – III; B – II; C – IV; D – I (b) A – II; B – III; C – IV; D – I
(c) A – I; B – III; C – II; D – IV (d) A – IV; B – II; C – III; D – I
45. Consider the following statements and choose the correct statements given below:
(i) The endomembrane system includes mitochondria, chloroplast and peroxisomes.
(ii) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is the major site for synthesis of lipid. d
(iii) Rough endoplasmic reticulum is actively involved in protein synthesis.
(iv) Mitochondrial matrix possesses single circular DNA, a few RNA and 80S ribosomes.
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iv) (c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)
46. Sugar + Nitrogen bases form ____________.
(a) Nucleoside (b) Nucleotide (c) Peptide (d) Glycoside

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47. Find out the correct match.
(a) Inulin – Polymer of glucose c
(b) Starch – Spiral secondary structure of protein
(c) Cellulose – Component of plant cell wall
(d) Glycogen – Monosaccharide and reserved food of plants
48. The structural formula given below belongs to________.

(a) glucose (b) ribose (c) sucrose (d) deoxyribose

Section-C
Section- C consists of one case followed by 6 questions linked to this case (Q.No.49 to 54).
Besides this, 6 more questions are given. Attempt any 10 questions in this section. The first attempted
10 questions would be evaluated.
Kingdom Monera belongs to the prokaryote family (particularly bacteria). The organisms belonging to this
kingdom do not contain a true nucleus. These are the oldest known microorganisms on earth. Their DNA is
not enclosed within the nucleus. Bacteria were the first organisms to evolve on planet earth after life
originated around 3.5 billion years ago and were the only organisms on earth for almost the next two billion
years. Bacteria can live in a variety of environments, from hot water to ice. Some bacteria are good for us,
while others can make us sick.

49. Bacteria are grouped under four categories based on their shape. Refer to the given figure. Identify A, B,
C and D.

(a) A–Vibrio, B–Cocci, C–Bacilli, D–Spirilla (b) A–Cocci, B–Bacilli, C–Spirilla, D–Vibrio
(c) A–Bacilli, B–Spirilla, C–Vibrio, D–Cocci (d) A–Spirilla, B–Vibrio, C–Cocci, D–Bacilli
50. Some bacteria thrive in extreme environmental conditions such as the absence of oxygen, high salt
c
concentration, high temperature and acidic pH. Identify the type of bacteria.
(a) Cyanobacteria (b) Eubacteria (c) Archaebacteria (d) Mycobacteria

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51. The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals,
include the ___________.
(a) thermoacidophiles (b) methanogens (c) Eubacteria (d) halophiles b
52. Which of the following bacteria plays an important role in the recycling of nutrients like nitrogen,
phosphorus, iron and sulphur?
(a) Chemoheterotrophic bacteria (b) Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria b
(c) Parasitic bacteria (d) Saprophytic bacteria
53. The cyanobacteria are also referred to as___________.
(a) protists (b) golden algae (c) slime moulds (d) blue-green algae d
54. Assertion: Bacteria reproduce mainly by binary fission.
Reason: Under unfavourable condition they produce spores.
(a) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
(b) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
(c) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
(d) If both the assertion and reason are false
55. In an inflorescence, where flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession, the position of the
youngest floral bud shall be _______________.
(a) proximal (b) distal (c) intercalary (d) any where b
56. Which one of the following statements is/are incorrect with reference to the columnar epithelium?
(a) It is composed of single layer of tall and slender cells
(b) Nucleus of the cell is located at its base
(c) Free surface may have microvilli
d
(d) It is commonly present in kidneys of mammal
57. Na + /K+ pump represents_________.
(a) active transport (b) passive transport (c) osmosis (d) simple diffusion a
58. The Function of contractile vacuole, in Amoeba is ________________.
(a) excretion (b) osmoregulation (c) excretion and osmoregulation (d) gaseous exchange c
59. Match the column:
Column I Column II(amino acids)
A. Acidic – 1. Valine
B. Basic –
C. Neural –
2. Lysine
3. Glutamic acid
a
D. Aromatic – 4. Tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophan
(a) A–3, B–2, C–1, D–4 (b) A–2, B–3, C–4, D–1
(c) A–4, B–1, C–2, D–3 (d) A–1, B–2, C–2, D–4
60. Select the incorrect statement from the following:
(a) Almost all enzymes are proteins.
(b) Haemoglobin is an example of quaternary structure of protein.
(c) In the primary structure of protein, the left end is represented by N-terminal amino acid (first amino
acid) and the right end is represented by C-terminal amino acid (last amino acid)
(d) In protein or polypeptide, the amino acids are linked by glycosidic bond.

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