Work-sheet-Test - 1 (B) - Biology - XIIth

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Worksheet for School/Board Exam Preparation_2023-24
MM : 30 Practice Worksheet–01(B) Time : 90 min.
Class XII
Topics covered :
Biology : Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, Human Reproduction
BIOLOGY
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper has four sections and 18 questions.
(iii) Section–A has 11 questions of 1 mark each comprising MCQs, Assertion-Reason type questions and
very short answer type questions
(iv) Section–B has 4 questions of 2 marks each
(v) Section– C has 2 case-based questions of 3 marks each
(vi) Section– D has 1 question of 5 marks.
(vii) There is no overall choice. However, internal choice has been provided in a question. A student has to
attempt only one of the alternatives in such a question.
(viii) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be drawn.
SECTION-A
Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. Apomixis is [1]
(1) Fruit formation without fertilization (2) Seed formation without fertilization
(3) A type of sexual reproduction (4) An important step of double fertilization process
Q2. The transfer of sperms into the female genital tract is called [1]
(1) Gametogenesis (2) Fertilisation (3) Insemination (4) Gestation
Q3. Male gametophyte in angiosperms is represented by [1]
(1) Pollen grain (2) Male gamete
(3) Microsporangium (4) Stamen
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Q4. Consider the given statements and select the correct option. [1]
Statement-I: Luteinising hormone acts at the Leydig cells and stimulates synthesis and secretion of
androgens.
Statement-II: Follicle stimulating hormone acts on the Sertoli cells and stimulates secretion of some factors
which help in the process of spermiogenesis.
(1) Only statement-I is correct (2) Only statement-II is correct
(3) Both the statements are correct (4) Both the statements are incorrect
Q5. The corpus luteum is responsible for secretion of [1]
(1) Testosterone (2) FSH (3) LH (4) Progesterone
Assertion-Reason Type Questions
Question No. 6 to 7 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting
the appropriate option given below.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Q6. A: The level of progesterone, cortisol and many other hormones are increased during pregnancy in maternal
blood. [1]
R: The increased levels of hormones facilitate the growth of foetus and maintenance of pregnancy.
Q7. A: Pollen grains are well preserved as fossils. [1]
R: Outer layer of pollen is made up of sporopollenin.
Very Short Answer Type Questions:

Q8. Name the cell which gives rise to endosperm. What is the ploidy of endosperm? [1]
Q9. Each testis in humans comprises of how many testicular lobules? [1]
Q10. Name the type of ovule which is most commonly found in angiosperm families. [1]
Q11. What do you mean by menarche? [1]
SECTION-B
Short Answer Type Questions:
Q12. Define the following : [2]
(i) Megasporogenesis
(ii) Xenogamy
Q13. Explain the events involving formation of placenta after the implantation in a human female. [2]
Q14. Differentiate between albuminous and non-albuminous seed. Give one examples of each. [2]
Q15. Draw a well labelled diagram of a human sperm. (Any 4 labellings). [2]
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SECTION-C
Short Answer CASE STUDY BASE:
Q16. A biology teacher asked students to read article on false fruits. After reading the article students were curious
to know that how fruits can be called false. Students found that these fruit contain seeds and look like other
fruits. [3]
Based on above study answer the following questions.
1. Write any two examples of false fruits.
2. How false fruit is different from a true fruit? Give an example of true fruit.
Q17. Professor ‘XYZ’ is teaching one of his students about the oogensis i.e. the process of formation of a mature
female gamete. It consists of three phases, multiplication, growth and maturation. Oogenesis is controlled by
hormones namely GnRH, LH, FSH etc. GnRH is secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulates the anterior
lobe of pituitary gland to secrete LH and and FSH.
Answer the following questions.
(a) What is the function of FSH? Which hormone induces the rupture of mature Graafian follicle? [1]
(c) Which cell division is involved in the formation of secondary oocyte? [1]
(d) When does oogenesis gets initiated in a human female? [1]
SECTION-D
Long Answer Type Question:
Q18. (a) Draw a well labelled diagram showing internal structure of maize seed. [5]
(b) What are parthenocarpic fruits? Give an example.
OR
With reference to events starting from menstrual cycle till the events of parturition, give the name of hormones
involved at each stage and explain their role. [5]
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Worksheet for School/Board Exam Preparation_2023-24

MM : 30 Practice Worksheet–01(B) Time : 90 min.

Q1. Apomixis is [1]

(1) Gametogenesis (2) Fertilisation (3) Insemination (4) Gestation

Q3. Male gametophyte in angiosperms is represented by [1]

(1) Pollen grain (2) Male gamete

(3) Microsporangium (4) Stamen

(1) Only statement-I is correct (2) Only statement-II is correct

Q5. The corpus luteum is responsible for secretion of [1]

(1) Testosterone (2) FSH (3) LH (4) Progesterone

Assertion-Reason Type Questions

(3) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(4) (A) is false but (R) is true.

R: Outer layer of pollen is made up of sporopollenin.

Very Short Answer Type Questions:

Q11. What do you mean by menarche? [1]

Q12. Define the following : [2]

Based on above study answer the following questions.

1. Write any two examples of false fruits.

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