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Board Question Paper: March 2022
BOARD QUESTION PAPER : MARCH 2022

BIOLOGY
Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
The question paper is divided into four sections.
1. Section A: Q. No. 1 contains Ten multiple choice type of questions carrying one mark each.
i. For each multiple choice type of question, it is mandatory to write the correct answer along
with its alphabet, e.g., (a) ……. / (b) ……. / (c) ……. / (d) ……. etc. No mark/s shall be
given if ONLY the correct answer or alphabet of the correct answer is written.
ii. In case of MCQ, evaluation will be done for the first attempt only.
Q. No. 2 contains Eight very short answer type of questions carrying one mark each.
2. Section B: Q. No. 3 to 14 are short answer type of questions carrying two marks each.
3. Section C: Q. No. 15 to 26 are short answer type of questions carrying three marks each.
4. Section D: Q. No. 27 to 31 are long answer type of questions carrying four marks each.
5. Begin the answer of each section on a new page.
SECTION  A
Q.1. Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions: [10]
i. How many meiotic and mitotic divisions occur during the development of male gametophyte from
the microspore mother cell?
(A) One meiotic and two mitotic
(B) Two meiotic only
(C) Two mitotic only
(D) One mitotic and one meiotic
ii. During replication of DNA, the separated strands are prevented from recoiling by using _______.
(A) single strand binding protein (B) reverse transcriptase
(C) endonuclease (D) polymerase
iii.
A B C DE FG H A D CB E FG H
Which event is represented by the above diagram, related to chromosomal aberrations?

(A) Deletion (B) Duplication
(C) Inversion (D) Translation
iv. _______ hormone responsible for efflux of k+ ions from guard cells and act as antitranspirant.
(A) Gibberellins (B) Cytokinin
(C) Ethylene (D) Abscissic acid
v. Test tube baby technique is called _______.
(A) In-vitro fertilization (B) In-situ fertilization
(C) In-vivo fertilization (D) Artificial insemination
vi. While playing cricket Raju faces problem of severe pain and heaviness in the chest. Pain spreads
from neck, lower jaw, left arm and to left shoulder. From above symptoms identify disease
(A) Malaria (B) Angina pectoris
(C) Kidney failure (D) Typhoid
vii. _______ layer is in close contact of CNS in human being.
(A) Cranium (B) Dura matter
(C) Arachnoid matter (D) Pia matter
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viii. Cellular factors in innate immunity is provided by ______.
(A) phagocytes (B) antibody
(C) T - lymphocyte (D) B - lymphocyte
ix. Pick out the appropriate association representing brood parasitism.
(A) Hermit crab and sea anemone (B) Asian koel and common Indian crow
(C) Algae and fungi (D) Buffalo and cattle egret
x. Annealing step of PCR, operates at _______ °C.
(A) 90 – 98 (B) 40 – 60
(C) 70 – 75 (D) 100 – 120
Q.2. Answer the following questions: [8]
i. Name the part of gynoecium that determines the compatibility of pollen grains.
ii. Which is the primary precursor of IAA in plants?
iii. Name the cell which is responsible for nitrogen fixation in cyanobacteria.
iv. How many Biodiversity hotspots have been identified around the world?
v. Name the plant disease caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
vi. Identify the trophoblast cells which are in contact with embryonal knob during blastulation.
vii. From the given diagram, identify the type of population growth curve:
Population size
Time
viii. What do you mean by Pioneer species?
SECTION  B
Attempt any EIGHT of the following questions: [16]
Q.3. Identify A, B, C, D, in the given diagram of human reproductive system:
C
D
B
Q.4. Identify chromosomal disorder caused due to non-disjunction of 21st number of chromosome and
enlist its symptoms.
Q.5. Write the aims of human genome project.
Q.6. Match the parts of ovule given in column I with parts of seed given in column II:
Column I Column II
(a) egg (1) testa
(b) nucellus (2) tegmen
(c) outer integument (3) perisperm
(d) inner integument (4) embryo
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Q.7. Enlist the characteristics of Neanderthal Man.

Q.8. Define the following:
(a) Gravitational water (b) Hygroscopic water
(c) Combined water (d) Capillary water
Q.9. Give different properties of water.
Q.10. A person met with a small accident and bleeds, but very soon stops bleeding. Explain the
physiological process responsible for this.
Q.11. Match the antibiotics in column I with their microbial sources in column II:
Column I Column II
(a) Chloromycetin (1) Streptomyces griseus
(b) Erythromycin (2) Streptomyces aurifaciens
(c) Streptomycin (3) Streptomyces Venezuelae
(d) Terramycin (4) Streptomyces erythreus
Q.12. Abscissic acid is the common name given to two identical substances isolated separately. Name
them. Give the chemical features of abscissic acid.
Q.13. What are the effects of biotechnology with relation to human health?
Q.14. Give the adaptations shown by desert animals.
SECTION  C
Attempt any EIGHT of the following questions: [24]
Q.15. Explain natural selection with example of industrial melanism.
Q.16. Describe physiological effect and applications of gaseous hormone in plants.
Q.17. What is ecological succession?
Name various seral stages from pioneer species to climax community with suitable example in
hydrarch succession.
Q.18. With the help of a neat, labelled diagram describe the structure of root hair.
Q.19. Complete the following flow diagram of double circulation:
Heart
Right
atrium
Lungs Body organs
Left
ventricle
Pulmonary circulation Systemic circulation
Q.20. Distinguish between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Q.21. Give the applications of DNA fingerprinting.
Q.22. Write a note on In-situ and Ex-situ conservation.
Q.23. Explain the properties of nerve fibres.
Q.24. Give the causative agent, mode of transmission and symptoms of typhoid.
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Q.25. Match the following products with their microbial sources:
Products Microbial Sources
(a) Vitamin B2 (1) Rhizopus arrhizus
(b) Fumaric acid (2) Candida lipolytica
(c) Vitamin B12 (3) Trichoderma Konigii
(d) Lipase (4) Neurospora gossypii
(e) Cellulase (5) Psuedomonas denitrificans
(f) Citric Acid (6) Aspergillus niger
Q.26. Explain any three examples of biopiracy.
SECTION  D
Attempt any THREE of the following questions: [12]
Q.27. With the help of neat and labelled diagrams, distinguish between artery and vein.
Q.28. State the names of hormone and glands secreting them:
(a) Growth of thyroid gland.
(b) Controls tubular absorption of water in kidney.
(c) Stimulates liver and muscles for glycogenesis.
(d) Development of immune system and maturation of T-lymphocyte.
Q.29. Describe outbreeding devices which encourages cross pollination.
Q.30. Explain the law of dominance and compare how it differs from incomplete dominance and
co-dominance.
Q.31. Describe hormonal control in various phases of menstrual cycle.
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BIOLOGY
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General instruction:
The question paper is divided into four sections.
1. Section A: Q. No 1 contains Ten multiple choice type of question carrying one mark each.
i. For each MCQ , correct answer must be written along with its alphabet, e.g.,
(a) ……. / (b) ……. / (c) ……. / (d) ……. etc.
ii. In case of MCQ, evaluation will be done for the first attempt only.
Q.No 2 contains Eight very short answer type of questions carrying one mark each.
2. Section B: Q. No 3 to 14 are short answer type of questions carrying two marks each.
3. Section C: Q. No 15 to 26 are short answer type of questions carrying three marks each.
4. Section D: Q. No 27 to 31 are long answer type of questions carrying four marks each.
5. Being the answer of each section on a new page.
Section-A
Q.1. Select the correct alternative and write the answers: [10]
i. Which of the following is most appropriate for thalassemia? (1)
(A) decrease of either beta () or alpha () globin chain of HbA
(B) decrease of alpha () cells of pancreas
(C) decrease of WBC count
(D) decrease of blood platelets
ii. Injury to _______ causes sudden death.
(A) cerebrum (B) pons varolii
(C) medulla oblongata (D) diencephalon
iii. Name the smooth muscle of urinary bladder.
(A) cardiac muscle (B) detrusor muscle
(C) dartos muscle (D) gubernaculum
iv. Identify the cell labelled ‘A’ in the T.S. of testis :
(A) Leydig cell (B) Basement membrane

(C) Sperm (D) Sertoli cell
v. _______ represents connecting link between amphibians and reptiles.
(A) Seymouria (B) Archaeopteryx
(C) Ichthyostegia (D) Archaeornis
vi. How many meiotic and mitotic divisions are required for the formation of male gametophyte from
pollen mother cell?
(A) 2 meiotic and 1 mitotic (B) 1 meiotic and 1 mitotic
(C) 1 meiotic and 2 mitotic (D) 2 meiotic and 2 mitotic
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vii. _______ is the common pathway for aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
(A) Krebs’ cycle (B) ETS
(C) Calvin cycle (D) Glycolysis
viii. Find the odd man out with respect to chemoautotrophs:
(A) Nitrosomonas (B) Chromatium
(C) Thiobacillus (D) Ferrobacillus
ix. Genotype of blood group ‘AB’ in human is _______.
(A) IAIB (B) IBi
A A
(C) I I (D) ii
x. Linker-DNA, connecting two successive nucleosomes, consists of _______.
(A) 146 base pairs (B) 200 base pairs
(C) 160 base pairs (D) 54 base pairs
Q.2. Answer the following questions : [8]
i. Where were the bones of jaws and teeth of Ramapithecus found?
ii. In electrocardiogram , QRS complex stands for:
+2
R
+1
P T
0
Q:S
–1 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6

iii. Laxman has low secretion of ADH resulting in _______ type of diabetes.
iv. Name the region of retina where rods and cones are absent.
v. Among biotic components, the micro consumers are called _______.
vi Identify ‘A’ in the chart given below:
Product Plant
(1) Nicotine Nicotiana tabacum
(2) Vincristin, Vinblastin ‘A’
vii. The genotypic ratio 1:2:2:4:1:2:1:2:1 is obtained in F2 generation. What will be the
phenotypic ratio?
viii. Define the term ‘recessive’
Section-B
Attempt any eight of the following questions: [16]

Q.3. Sketch and label angiospermic embryo sac.
Q.4. To avoid photorespiration, which anatomical pecularities are shown by C4 plants?
Q.5. Enlist the steps involved in rDNA technology.
Q.6. Define the terms :
i. Bio- patent ii. Bio-piracy
Q.7. Give the flow chart of central dogma.
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Q.8. How will you identify that, F1 hybrid is homozygous or heterozygous? Explain it with a suitable
example.
Q.9. Give any two contrasting traits studied by Mendel.
Q.10. Match the pairs and rewrite :
Column I Column II
(1) Mechnical means (a) Saheli
(2) Physiological device (b) Jellies
(3) Chemical device (c) Vasectomy
(4) Permanent Method (d) Diaphragm
Q.11. Redraw, complete and label the diagram given below, which relates to reflex arc:
Pin prick
Muscle
contraction
Q.12 Explain Hardy-Weinberg’s principle, with the help of Punnet square.

Q.13. Complete the following chart and rewrite:
S.NO Type Example
1. Vulnerable species Clouded leopard, Musk deer
2. ________________ Great Indian Bustard, Hawaiian
monk seal
3. ________________ Three banded armadillo (Brazil)
Short eared rabbit (Sumatra)
Q.14. Complete the tree diagram and write examples of (A) and (B) :
Types of air pollutants
(A) Fine particles (B) Coarse particles

Size: Less than _______ m in diameter Size: Over _____ m in diameter
Ex.: (i) Aerosols Ex.: (i) Carbon particles
(ii) _______ (ii) ________
Section-C
Attempt any EIGHT of the following questions : [24]

Q.15. Give the location and one function of the following receptors :
(i) Mechanoreceptors (ii) Statoacoustic receptors (iii) Baroreceptors
Q.16. Classify the following composition of blood plasma given below as per column ‘A’ and complete
column ‘B’. Select from the given options:
(i) Serum albumin (ii) Bicarbonates (iii) Urea
(iv) Sulphates of sodium (v) Fibrinogen (vi) Uric acid
Column A Column B
(1) Plasma Proteins _________, _______
(2) Nitrogenous waste _________, _______
(3) Inorganic Salts _________, _______
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Q.17. Name the causative agent of malaria. State any two symptoms and two preventive measures of
malaria.
Q.18. Identify ‘1’ and ‘2’ in the following diagram:
Inactivate organisms
Antigen
Diluent
Vaccine
Write in brief about production of vaccine.
Q.19. Satish is a colorblind boy. His mother has normal vision but his maternal grandfather is colourblind.
His father and maternal grandmother have normal vision. Explain the pattern of inheritance with a
suitable chart.
Q.20. What are the requirements of dairy management? Give one example of each Indian and exotic breed
of cow.
Q.21. Distinguish between DNA and RNA.
Q.22. What is ‘green revolution’? Give any two examples each of the improved varieties of wheat and
rice.
Q.23. Give microbial source of the following products in industrial production:
(i) Vitamin B12 (ii) Chloromycetin
(iii) Pectinase
Q.24. State the significance of respiration.
Q.25. Explain the mechanism of anaerobic respiration.
Q.26. Describe the role of citizens in solid waste management.
Section-D
Attempt any THREE of the following questions: [12]

Q.27. Sketch the internal structure of human heart. Label all the valves present in it. Mention the function
of any one valve in the heart.
Q.28. With the help of a suitable diagrammatic representation explain HSK pathway.
Q.29. Describe the process of fertilization in human with the help of four sequential diagrams.
Q.30. What is artificial method of vegetative propagation?
(i) Cutting,
(ii) Budding.
Q.31. Describe the system associated with elimination of urine with the help of a neat, labelled diagram.
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Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
ii. Draw neat, labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
iii. Question paper consists of 30 questions divided into FOUR sections namely A, B, C and D.
iv. Section A: contains Q. No. 1 to 4 of multiple choice type of questions carrying one mark each and Q.
No. 5 to 8 are very short answer type of questions carrying one mark each.
v. Section B: contains Q. No. 9 to 18 of short answer type questions carrying two marks each. Internal
choice is provided only to one question.
vi. Section C: contains Q. No. 19 to 27 of short answer type of questions carrying three marks each.
Internal choice is provided only to one question.
vii. Section D: contains Q. No. 28 to 30 of long answer type of questions carrying five marks each.
Internal choice is provided to each question.
viii. For each MCQ, correct answer must be written along with its alphabet,
e.g., (a) ……. / (b) ……. / (c) ……. / (d) ……. etc.
ix. In case of MCQs, (i.e. Q. No. 1 to 4) evaluation would be done for the first attempt only.
x. Start each section on a new page.
xi. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
SECTION A [8]
Q.1 As the base sequence present on one strand of DNA decides the base sequence of other strand, this
strand is considered as _______ (1)
(A) Descending strand (B) Leading strand
(C) Lagging strand (D) Complimentary strand
Q.2 _______ shows haplo-diploid type of sex-determination. (1)

(A) Pigeon (B) Honey bee
(C) Parrot (D) Snake
Q.3 Membrane bound receptors and hormones produce second messengers like _______. (1)
(A) Renin (B) IP3
(C) ANF (D) GHRF
Q.4 During double fertilization second male gamete fuses with _______. (1)
(A) antipodal cell (B) egg cell
(C) secondary nucleus (D) synergids
Q.5 What is Sinus arrhythmias? (1)
Q.6 By which process ammonia is converted into urea in liver? (1)
Q.7 Give the role of plasmids in bacterial cell. (1)
Q.8 A person is showing symptoms like increased BMR, heart rate, pulse rate, blood pressure and
deposition of fats in eye sockets. Name the disease he is suffering from. (1)
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SECTION B [20]
Q.9 Define apiculture. Name the products obtained from it. (2)
Q.10 Define biofertilizers. Give two types of fungal biofertilizers. (2)
Q.11 Give the types of blood proteins and human hormones produced by recombinant DNA-technique. (2)
Q.12 Write any two scientific and commercial values of transgenic animals in favour of human being. (2)
Q.13 Define ‘Respiratory Quotient’ (RQ) and calculate the Respiratory Quotient for Carbohydrate. (2)
Q.14 Light and dark reactions are interdependent  Explain. (2)
Q.15 Classify the chromosomes on the basis of position of centromere. (2)
Q.16 Sketch and label structure of male gametophyte in angiosperm. (2)
Q.17 Match the following and rewrite: (2)
Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’
i. Diethyle Carbamacine a. AIDS
ii. Widal test b. Pneumonia
iii. Albendazole c. Filariasis
iv. HAART d. Typhoid
e. Ascariasis
Q.18 Complete the following chart and rewrite: (2)
Agencies Type of Pollination
i. Water ……….
ii. ………. Entomophily
iii. Bat ……….
iv. ………. Ornithophily
OR
Explain outbreeding devices in angiospermic plants. (2)
SECTION C
[27]
Q.19 What is Biofortification? Explain selective breeding with suitable example. (3)
Q.20 In the light of Griffith’s experiment, explain the action of two strains of Diplococcus pneumoniae
and give his conclusion. (3)
Q.21 Give scientific reasons: (3)
(A) The pyramid of energy is always upright.
(B) In an ecosystem the energy flow is always unidirectional.
(C) Ozone present in the stratosphere is called as “good ozone”.
Q.22 Define ‘reproductive isolation’ and explain two types of reproductive isolation. (3)
Q.23 Name the connecting link between glycolysis and TCA cycle and explain it. (3)
Q.24 Explain internal structure of kidney with the help of suitable diagram. (3)
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Q.25 Explain the mechanism of reflex action with the help of a suitable diagram. (3)
Q.26 Define pollution. “Industries are pouring poison in water”– Explain. (3)
Q.27 With the help of a suitable diagram, describe ultra structure of the cell organelle, which is essential
for photosynthesis. (3)
OR
Q.27 During photosynthesis “O2 is evolved from water molecule and not from CO2”. Give the
experimental proof given by Robert Hill.
SECTION D [15]
Q.28 Explain with help of a suitable diagram conducting system of human heart. (5)
OR
Give reasons:
(A) Lymphatic vessels are milky in appearance.
(B) Monocytes are called scavengers.
(C) The wall of left ventricle is thicker than right ventricle.
(D) Valves are present in the veins.
(E) Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood.
Q.29 Which phenomenon gives 2:1 ratio instead of 3:1 ratio?

Describe with graphical representation. (5)
OR
A pea plant homozygous for yellow round seed is crossed with its recessive parents. Calculate the
phenotypic and genotypic ratio with the help of checker board.
Q.30 After puberty human female shows cyclic changes in her reproductive system. Explain structural
and hormonal changes in the uterus. (5)
OR
Give reasons:
(A) Scrotal sac serves as thermoregulator.
(B) Corpus luteum gets converted into corpus albicans in absence of fertilization.
(C) Missing of menses is the first indication of pregnancy.
(D) Surgical sterilization is a permanent method of birth control.
(E) Human egg is microlecithal.
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BOARD QUESTION PAPER : JULY 2019

BIOLOGY
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70
Note:
ii. Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
iii. Question paper consists of 30 questions divided into FOUR sections namely A, B, C and D.
iv. Section A: Contains Q. Nos. 1 to 4 of multiple choice type of questions carrying one mark each
and Q. No. 5 to 8 are very short answer type of questions carrying one mark each.
v. Section B: Contains Q. Nos. 9 to 18 of short answer type questions carrying two marks each.
Internal choice is provided only to one question.
vi. Section C: Contains Q. Nos. 19 to 27 of short answer type of questions carrying three marks
each. Internal choice is provided only to one question.
vii. Section D: Contains Q. Nos. 28 to 30 of long answer type of questions carrying five marks each.
Internal choice is provided to each question.
viii. For each MCQ, correct answer must be written along with its alphabet,
e.g., (A) ……. / (B) ……. / (C) ……. / (D) ……. etc.
ix. In case of MCQs, (i.e. Q. No. 1 to 4) evaluation would be done for the first attempt only.
x. Answer each section on a new page.
xi. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
SECTION – A [8]
Q.1. _______ drug is used for patients who have undergone surgery. (1)
(A) Marijuana (B) Smack
(C) Morphine (D) Cannabinoids
Q.2. Name the process by which all the three types of non-genetic RNAs are produced on DNA template. (1)
(A) Translation (B) Transcription
(C) Termination (D) Replication
Q.3. Which of the animal groups show uricotelism? (1)
(A) Snake, rat, terrestrial insect
(B) Penguin, reptile, snail
(C) Land snail, bird, lizard
(D) Tadpole larva of frog, marine fish, spider
Q.4. Approximately how many eggs are produced by a normal healthy human female up to the age of
25 years if the age of menarche is 12 years _______. (1)
(A) 169 (B) 416
(C) 240 (D) 100
Q.5. Name the process in which a tumour successfully spreads to the other parts of the body, grows and
destroys healthy tissues. (1)
Q.6. What is humification? (1)
Q.7. Name the sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum. (1)
Q.8. Which is the process that removes introns from RNA? (1)
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SECTION – B [20]
Q.9. Define fermentation. Write the names of substrate of alcoholic and lactic acid fermentation. (2)
Q.10. Complete the following chart and rewrite it: (2)
Genotype Phenotype
IAIA or IAi __________
__________ B
IAIB
__________ O
Q.11 Your friend wants to start a business of Apiculture. Enlist the equipment he would need. (2)
Q.12 Give the role of (2)
i. Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
ii. Tissue growth factor-Beta (TGF-) in Gene therapy.
Q.13 Match the following and rewrite it: (2)
Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’
i. Invertase a. Trichoderma konigi
ii. Lipase b. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
iii. Cellulase c. Sclerotinia libertinia
iv. Pectinase d. Rhizopus spp.
Q.14 Sketch and label hairpin model of tRNA. (2)
Q.15 Identify and write the names of given diagrams A, B, C and D. (2)
A B C D
OR
Dilip and Mohsin measured their blood pressure. Dilip’s B.P. is 120/80 mmHg and Mohsin’s B.P. is
160/100 mmHg. Who is suffering from hypertension? What are its causes?
Q.16 Give the functions of Kidney. (2)
Q.17 Give the location of following valves within human heart: (2)
i. Eustachian valve ii. Thebesian valve
iii. Bicuspid valve iv. Tricuspid valve
Q.18 Define Green House Gases. Give any two examples. (2)
SECTION – C [27]
Q.19 Explain Homologous and Analogous organs with example. (3)

Q.20 A homozygous tall pea plant is crossed with its homozygous recessive parent. Find out the
genotypic and phenotypic ratio with the help of Punnet square method. (3)
Q.21 Sketch and label the structure of Malpighian body and explain the structure of Bowman’s capsule. (3)
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Q.22 Write down the names of missing intermediate compounds in a sequence in the given diagrammatic
representation of Kreb’s cycle. (3)
Glucose
[6C]
glycolysis
Pyruvate
[3C]
Co-A
NAD
Citrate
[6C] H2O
NADH2
Cis-Aconitate
[6C]
H2O
CO2 H2O
Isocitrate
[6C]
NAD
NAD
NADH2 NADH2
CO2
-Ketoglutarate
H2O [5C]
NAD
FADH2 CO2
NADH2
Fumarate ADP ATP
[4C] FAD
GDP H2O
GTP
Co-A
Q.23 Define jumping genes. Classify them on the basis of their mechanism. (3)
Q.24 Identify A, B, C in the given diagram and give their functions: (3)
A
Head Nucleus
Middle B
place
OR
Explain various mechanical methods of birth control.
Q.25 Identify disorders developed in the given genotypes and give two symptoms of each: (3)
i. 44 + XO
ii. 44 + XXY
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Q.26 Name the interaction in: (3)
i. Lichen
ii. Sucker fish and shark
iii. A protozoan living in the digestive tract of a flea living on a dog.
Q.27 Given an account of various steps involved in tissue culture. (3)
SECTION – D [15]
Q.28 Give the diagrammatic representation of HSK-pathway and answer the following questions: (5)
i. Why is photorespiration avoided in C4 pathways?
ii. Give any two examples of C4 plants.
iii. Name the CO2 acceptor in mesophyll cells during HSK pathway.
OR
Identify and explain with the help of diagrammatic representation, type of photophosphorylation in
which P700 (PS II) and P680 (PS I) both are involved.
Q.29 Give reasons: (5)
i. Pituitary gland was formerly called as ‘master endocrine gland’.
ii. Oxytocin is ‘birth hormone’.
iii. People living in hilly region are advised to use iodised salt.
iv. Old age persons show weakened immune response.
v. Pancreas is a dual gland.
OR
Describe functional areas of cerebrum with the help of neat and labelled diagram.
Q.30 Define pollination. Explain different types of self and cross pollination with suitable examples. (5)
OR
Sketch and label the V.S. of anatropous ovule and answer the following questions:
i. How many mitotic divisions are required to produce embryo sac?
ii. Which part of ovule is converted into seed coat?
iii. Which part provides the passage for entry of pollen tube during fertilization?
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Note:
ii. Answers to Section-I and Section-II should be written in Two Separate answer books.
iii. Questions from Section-I attempted in the answer book of Section-II and vice-versa will not be
assessed / not be given any credit.
iv. Draw neat and labelled diagrams wherever necessary.
v. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
vi. Answer to every new question must begin on a new page.
SECTION – I
[BOTANY]
Q.1. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives (along with its
alphabet number) for each sub-question: [7]
i. The phenotypic ratio of incomplete dominance is _______.
(A) 1 : 1 (B) 3 : 1
(C) 1 : 2 : 1 (D) 9 : 3 : 3 : 1
ii. Nucleoside is a nucleotide without _______.
(A) sugar (B) nitrogen base
(C) hydrogen bond (D) phosphate group
iii. Which of the following is white button mushroom?
(A) Agaricus bisporus (B) Pleurotus florida
(C) Volvariella volvacea (D) Candida sp.
iv. Brown rust of wheat is caused by _______.
(A) viruses (B) bacteria
(C) fungi (D) aphids
v. The reaction centre of PS-II is _______.
(A) Chl – a, 700 (B) Chl – a, 680
(C) Chl – a, 673 (D) Chl – a, 650
vi. The enzymes required for synthesis of ATP are located on _______.
(A) oxysomes (B) cristae
(C) matrix (D) ribosomes
vii. In a food chain, the herbivores are represented by _______.
(A) producers (B) primary consumers
(C) secondary consumers (D) decomposers
Q.2. (A) Answer each question in ‘One’ sentence only: (6)[12]
i. What is leaching?
ii. Define chemoautotrophs.
iii. Name the cell organelle in which Krebs’ cycle occurs.
iv. What is ‘deforestation’?
v. Give the microbial source of Vit. B12.
vi. What is primary treatment of sewage?
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(B) Sketch and label a pollen grain of angiosperms. (2)
(C) Attempt any TWO of the following: (4)
i. Enlist the basic steps involved in recombinant DNA technology.
ii. Give ‘two’ examples of microbial pesticides with their hosts.
iii. Give the significance of respiration.
iv. Explain the energy pyramid.
Q.3. (A) Attempt any TWO of the following: (6)[9]
i. With the help of a suitable diagram describe the structure of a nucleosome.
ii. Describe the steps of PCR technique.
iii. Describe different steps involved in tissue culture technique.
(B) Sketch and label T.S. of a leaf showing Kranz anatomy. (3)
Q.4. With the help of a neat and labelled diagram describe the development of female gametophyte of
angiosperms. [7]
OR
Explain “the law of independent assortment” with a suitable example.
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Q.5. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives (along with its
alphabet number) for each sub-question: [7]
i. _______ is used for desalination of brackish water.
(A) Reverse osmosis (B) Ion-exchange
(C) Adsorption (D) Electrodialysis
ii. Which of the following is mesodermal in origin?
(A) Retina (B) Enamel of teeth
(C) Heart (D) Liver
iii. _______ is an exotic breed of cow.
(A) Gir (B) Sindhi
(C) Sahiwal (D) Jersey
iv. _______ maintains basal metabolic rate.
(A) Thyroxine (B) ADH
(C) GH (D) Oxytocin
v. Which of the following is an example of ZW-ZZ type of mechanism of sex determination?
(A) Honey bee (B) Fish
(C) Bird (D) Human being
vi. Transfer of gene between populations that differ genetically from one another is called
_______.
(A) Gene mutation (B) Gene flow
(C) Genetic drift (D) Genetic recombination
vii. In the given diagram of vaccine manufacturing process ‘A’ is _______.
Inactivate
organisms
‘A’
Diluent Adjuvant
Vaccine
(A) antigen (B) antibody
(C) antitoxin (D) antibiotics
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Q.6. (A) Answer each question in ‘one’ sentence only: (6)[12]
i. Longer toes and long prehensile tail indicate which adaptation?
ii. What does ‘IUCD’ indicate?
iii. Name the valve between left atrium and left ventricle and give its significance.
iv. Give the use of bovine growth hormone.
v. State any ‘two’ symptoms of Down’s syndrome.
vi. Mention any ‘one’ skeletal difference between ape and man.
(B) Sketch and label the structure of Antibody. (2)
i. Name the causative organism of ‘typhoid’ and draw its diagram.
ii. State the economic importance of ‘lac culture’
iii. ‘All organisms produce more young ones’. Comment.
iv. Describe ‘agranulocytes’ with the help of diagrams.
i. Define parasitism and give any ‘two’ types with suitable example of each.
ii. Describe the structure of chromosome with a suitable diagram.
iii. Define ‘genomics’. Give any ‘two’ applications of it.
(B) Sketch and label Malpighian body. (3)
Q.8. Describe the histology of ‘human testis’. Write a note on human sperm. [7]
OR
With the help of a neat and labelled diagram describe the anatomy of ‘human eye’. Explain the
mechanism of vision.
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SECTION – I
[BOTANY]
Q.1. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-
question: [7]
i. In an octamer of the nucleosome, core DNA consist of ______ base pairs.
(A) 46 (B) 146 (C) 246 (D) 346
ii. A versatile anther is an adaptation for _______ type of pollination.
(A) anemophilous (B) entomophilous
(C) hydrophilous (D) ornithophilous
iii. _______ is an example of GM crop developed for its nutritional value by using soil bacterium
Erwinia.
(A) IR8 (B) Taichung Native - I
(C) Vijaya (D) Golden rice
iv. The energy enters the ecosystem through ______.
(A) consumers (B) decomposers
(C) omnivores (D) producers
v. Identify free-living bacterial bio-fertilizer.
(A) Rhizobium (B) Azotobacter
(C) Nostoc (D) Bacillus thuringiensis
vi. _______ is a soil bacterium which causes crown gall tumours in dicotyledonous plants.
(A) Agrobacterium tumefaciens (B) Bacillus thuringiensis
(C) Haemophilus influenzae (D) Escherichia coli
vii. Which of the following harmful radiation is absorbed by ozone layer of the stratosphere?
(A) X-ray (B) Visible light
(C) Ultraviolet rays (D) Gamma rays
i. Define ‘mutation breeding’.
ii. Enlist the histones which form an octamer of nucleosome.
iii. Name ‘any one’ therapeutic product of blood proteins made by using r-DNA technology.
iv. Name the strain of yeast used in industrial production of wine.
v. Identify which one of the following is a test cross.
(a) Tt  Tt (b) TT  tt (c) Tt  tt
vi. Define stock and scion.
(B) Sketch and label ‘structure of a pea flower’. (2)
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i. ‘The gene for sickle cell anaemia in homozygous condition is lethal and produces sickle cell
trait in heterozygous carrier’. Explain.
ii. Enlist the applications of tissue culture.
iii. Describe ‘any two’ factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis.
iv. Define the terms ‘codon’ and ‘anticodon’.

i. Explain in brief biogas production process with the help of a labelled figure.
ii. Define ‘deforestation’. Comment on its effects.
iii. With the help of a suitable example illustrate ‘Palindrome’.
(B) Sketch and label diagrammatic semi-conservative replication of DNA. (3)
Q.4. What is ‘vegetative reproduction’? Explain ‘any three’natural methods of vegetative reproduction
with the help of suitable diagrams. [7]
OR
What is ‘glycolysis’? Describe various steps involved in glycolysis using schematic representation.
SECTION – II
[ZOOLOGY]
Q.5 Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-
question: [7]
i. The origin of life on the earth is known as _______.
(A) autobiogenesis (B) abiogenesis
(C) protobiogenensis (D) organogenesis
ii. Down’s syndrome is represented by _______.

(A) n + 1 (B) 2n + 1
(C) 3n + 1 (D) n–1
iii. _______ is a hormone that regulates amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
(A) Angiotensin (B) Insulin
(C) Adrenaline (D) Erythropoietin
iv. VNTR is
(A) Variable Number of Tandem Repeats
(B) Various Number of Tandem Repeats
(C) Vulnerable Number of Tandem Repeats
(D) Variable Number of Tandem Reports
v. Cocaine alkaloid is obtained from _______ plant.

(A) Marijuana (B) Papaver somniferum
(C) Cannabis sativa (D) Coca
vi. The transparent anterior portion of sclera of eye is called _______.

(A) iris (B) lens
(C) ciliary body (D) cornea
vii. Mutualism is
(A) two organisms are benefitted from each other.
(B) one organism is benefitted and other is harmed.
(C) both are harmed from each other.
(D) an association in which one is parasite and other is host.
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i. Give the example of connecting link between reptiles and birds.
ii. On the basis of origin write the various poultry breeds used in poultry.
iii Define ‘linkage’.
iv. Write benefits of transgenic animals.
v. Give names of cranial nerves VI and VII.
vi. State the formula to calculate natality.
(B) Sketch and label the conducting system of human heart. (2)
i. Describe the structure of human sperm.
ii. Explain the concept of ‘struggle for existence’.
iii. Give economic importance of fishery.
iv. Name the two types of maps generated HGP.
Q.7 (A) Attempt any TWO of the following: (6)[9]
i. A carrier haemophilic female marries a normal male. What will be the phenotype of
progeny? Explain with suitable chart.
ii. Give the causes of water pollution.
iii. Explain in brief the mechanism of antibody-antigen complex formation with a neat,
labelled diagram.
(B) Sketch and label the lateral view of human brain. (3)
Q.8 Draw a neat labelled diagram of T.S. of ovary and describe various phases of menstrual cycle. [7]
OR
Describe the structure of human excretory system with suitable diagram. Add a note on the
process of urine formation.
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SECTION – I
[BOTANY]
question: [7]
i. The genotype of human blood group B is __________.
(A) IAi (B) IBi
A A
(C) I I (D) ii
ii. Breakdown of detritus into smaller particles is called __________.
(A) fragmentation (B) leaching
(C) catabolism (D) humification
iii. In Brassica (rapeseed, mustard) __________ variety is resistant to Aphids.
(A) Pusa A-4 (B) Pusa Gaurav
(C) Pusa Sawni (D) Pusa Shubra
iv. The antibiotic chloromycetin is obtained from __________.
(A) Sclerotiana libertine (B) Aspergillus niger
(C) Streptomyces griseus (D) Streptomyces venezuelae
v. The __________ enzyme is used to cut DNA at specific point.
(A) DNA polymerase (B) Alkaline phosphatase
(C) restriction endonuclease (D) DNA ligase
vi. R. Q. for proteins is about __________.
(A) 0.7 (B) 0.8
(C) 0.9 (D) 1.0
vii. Ozone depletion is occurring widely in the stratosphere, it leads to ozone hole caused mainly
due to __________.
(A) ethylene (B) methane
(C) CFCs (D) CO2
Q.2. (A) Answer each question in ‘One’ sentence only : (6)[12]
i. Give an example of the source of thermostable enzyme DNA polymerase.
ii. Give an example of the non-edible or poisonous mushroom, studied by you.
iii. Name the secondary metabolites in Catharanthus roseus.
iv. What is meant by ecological succession?
v. Name the organism and enzyme which bring about alcoholic fermentation of sucrose.
vi. Enlist any ‘two’ floral adaptations in salvia.
(B) Give schematic representation of carbon cycle. (2)
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i. What is a ‘test cross’? Explain significance of a test cross.
ii. Explain ‘Wobble hypothesis’ with the help of a suitable diagram.
iii. What is a ‘biopatent’? Explain it with a suitable example.
iv. Name the parts W, X, Y and Z from the following figure:
W
Y
Q.3. (A) Answer the following (Any TWO): (6)[9]

i. Explain replication of bacteriophage with the help of a suitable diagram.
ii. What are ‘biofertilizers’? Explain them with suitable examples.
iii. Differentiate between anemophily and entomophily.
(B) Sketch and label V.S. of mature anatropous ovule. (3)
Q.4. What is ‘photophosphorylation’? Describe non-cyclic photo-phosphorylation with schematic
representation. Give its significance. [7]
OR
What is ‘RNA’? Explain different types of non-genetic RNA with diagrams and functions.
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question: [7]
i. Which of the following has normal vision?
(A) Xc Xc (B) Xc Y
C c
(C) X X (D) Xc Yc
ii. In DNA fingerprinting technique, radioactive DNA probe is obtained from _______ of
female banded krait snake.
(A) X chromosome (B) Y chromosome
(C) X and Y chromosomes (D) autosome
iii. Abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy may occur due to lack of _______.
(A) aldosterone (B) testosterone
(C) oestrogen (D) progesterone
iv. _______ contribute about 60% of the total volume of the semen.
(A) Prostate glands (B) Cowper’s glands
(C) Seminal vesicles (D) Bartholin’s glands
v. Lowering of blood pressure is related with the production of _______.
(A) ADH (B) ANF
(C) GH (D) LH
vi. Humulin is used to treat _______.
(A) Diabetes mellitus (B) Diabetes insipidus
(C) Hepatitis (D) Nephritis
vii. The modification of original genetic make-up is focussed by _______.
(A) PCR (B) DNA fingerprinting
(C) Electrophoresis (D) Gene therapy
Q.6. (A) Answer the following questions only in ‘one’ sentence each: (6)[12]
i. Which material is used for isolation of DNA in fingerprinting technique?
ii. Give significance of podocyte.
iii. What is ‘commensalism’?
iv. What is the function of acrosome?
v. Distinguish between X and Y chromosomes. (Mention any ‘two’ points.)
vi. Give any ‘two’ examples of endangered species.
(B) Sketch and label the ‘Structure of HIV’. (2)
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i. Write a note on erythrocytes.
ii. What are the uses of vaccine?
iii. Describe the process of budding in Hydra.
iv. Name the species used in sericulture. Name the stages in the life cycle of a silk moth in cyclic
form.
i. Explain ABO blood group system in human being with a suitable chart.
ii. Describe diagrammatic representation of age structure showing declining population.
iii. With the help of a neat and labelled diagram, describe reflex arc.
(B) Sketch and label ‘human male reproductive system’. (3)
Q.8. Enlist human endocrine glands.
Describe the T.S. of thyroid gland and add a note on deficiency of thyroxine. [7]
OR
Define ‘evolution’. Give the principles of Darwin’s theory of natural selection. Mention any ‘one’
objection to it.
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Note:
SECTION – I
[BOTANY]
question: [7]
i. The biological scissors of DNA are __________.
(A) ligases (B) polymerases
(C) endonucleases (D) transcriptases
ii. Vijaya, Padma, Kanti and Jayanti are high yielding varieties of __________.
(A) wheat (B) jowar
(C) sugarcane (D) rice
iii. Mitochondria are regarded as semiautonomous organelles, due to the presence of
__________.
(A) Cristae (B) RNA
(C) DNA (D) F1 particles
iv. Which of the following is mainly responsible for ozone depletion?
(A) CFCs (B) hydrocarbons
(C) carbon monoxide (D) carbon dioxide
v. The process of formation of partially decomposed organic matter is called __________.
(A) fragmentation (B) leaching
(C) catabolism (D) humification
vi. The number of adenine molecules in a given DNA segment is 25 and the number of cytosine
molecules is 45, the total number of nucleotides in the segment is __________.
(A) 70 (B) 140
(C) 90 (D) 50
vii. The microbial source of vinegar is __________.
(A) Aspergillus niger (B) Rhizopus arrhizus
(C) Acetobacter aceti (D) Streptomyces venezuelae
Q.2. (A) Answer in ‘One’ sentence only : (6)[12]
i. What is heterocyst?
ii. What are plasmids?
iii. Why chl-a (chlorophyll-a) is called essential pigment?
iv. Define global warming.
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v. Give the meaning of Nif gene.
vi. Name the aquatic fern commonly used in paddy field as a biofertilizer.
(B) Sketch and label the ultrastructure of chloroplast. (2)
i. Give the advantages of biogas.
ii. Give the names of ‘two’ insect-resistant crop varieties.
iii. Enlist the causes of deforestation.
iv. Give the floral adaptations of entomophily.
i. Describe the Wobble hypothesis.
ii. Describe the connecting link between glycolysis and Krebs’ cycle.
iii. Give the diagrammatic representation of ETS.
(B) Sketch and label lytic cycle. (3)
Q.4. What is Neo-Mendelian genetics? Describe quantitative inheritance controlled by two pairs of
genes. [7]
OR
Enlist advantages and disadvantages of cross pollination. Add a note on pollination mechanism in
Salvia.
SECTION – II
[ZOOLOGY]
question: [7]
i. Overproduction is the principle of __________.
(A) Lamarckism (B) Theory of organic evolution
(C) Panspermia theory (D) Modern theory of evolution
ii. Myopia is an example of __________.
(A) complete sex-linkage (B) incomplete sex-linkage
(C) recombination (D) crossing over
iii. __________ is the infectious stage of Plasmodium.
(A) Tropozoite (B) Sporozoite
(C) Cryptozoite (D) Metacercaria
iv. Which of the following is a chemical transmitter in synapse of neurons?
(A) cholesterol (B) A.T.P.
(C) cholinesterase (D) acetylcholine
v. The external layer of connective tissue sheath of human testis is __________.
(A) tunica vasculosa (B) tunica vaginalis
(C) tunica granulosa (D) tunica albuginea
vi. Glucose is taken back from glomerular filtrate __________
(A) along with concentration gradient
(B) against concentration gradient
(C) by simple diffusion
(D) by tubular secretion
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vii. Pituitary dwarfism is treated with gene therapy by __________.
(A) Human insulin
(B) Tissue growth factor - Beta
(C) Tissue plasmogen activator
(D) Human growth hormone producer gene
Q.6. (A) Answer in ‘One’ sentence each: (6)[12]
i. Mention the first vaccine developed against any human disease.
ii. Name the ‘two’ types of maps generated by H.G.P.
iii. What is ‘syndrome’?
iv. Name the type of T-lymphocyte which secretes perforins.
v. What is the full form of IVF?
vi. What is protobiogenesis?
(B) Sketch and label the structure of Malpighian body. (2)
i. Give reason – ‘Archaeopteryx is called connecting link between reptiles and birds’.
ii. Summarise the process of vaccine production.
iii. Write a short note on ‘lac culture’.
iv. With the help of a suitable example, explain the concept of ‘commensalism’.
i. Explain the types of chromosomes on the basis of position of centromere.
ii. Give the symptoms of typhoid fever and draw a labelled diagram of its causal organism.
iii. With the help of suitable diagrams, explain how the age structures determine the trend of
population.
(B) Sketch and label T.S. of the thyroid gland. (3)
Q.8. Describe the T.S. of human testis and explain the process of spermatogenesis. [7]
OR
With the help of a suitable diagram, describe the conducting system of human heart.
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Note:
SECTION – I
[BOTANY]
question: [7]
i. The phenotypic ratio of incomplete dominance is _______.
(A) 2 : 1 (B) 1 : 2 : 1
(C) 1 : 1 : 1 (D) 1 : 1 : 2
ii. The number of purines in a segment of DNA molecule is 68. What will be the number of
pyrimidines in this segment?
(A) 34 (B) 43
(C) 68 (D) 86
iii. Alcoholic fermentation is brought about by _______.
(A) Lactobacillus (B) Saccharomyces
(C) Trichoderma (D) Streptomyces
iv. Which of the following is not a photosynthetic pigment?
(A) Carotene (B) Xanthophyll
(C) Phycobillins (D) Anthocyanin
v. Which one of the following is a stop codon?
(A) UAG (B) UAC
(C) AUG (D) UCA
vi. Pyruvate undergoes oxidative decarboxylation to produce _______.
(A) 2-PGA (B) α-Ketoglutarate
(C) Succinyl - Co- A (D) Acetyl - Co – A
vii. Which day is observed as ‘World Environment Day’?
(A) 21st May (B) 5th June
th
(C) 25 September (D) 13th December
i. What is test cross?
ii. What is mycoherbicide?
iii. What is Anticodon?
iv. What is Humification?
v. How CO2 makes idlies puffy?
vi. What is ecological succession?
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(B) Sketch and label ‘Ultrastructure of Chloroplast’. (2)
i. Write a short note on ‘Mutational breeding’.
ii. Enlist the advantages of Biogas.
iii. Explain ‘Carbon cycle’.
iv. Give the floral adaptations for chiropterophily.
i. Why the ratio in pleiotropy is 2 : 1? Explain it with example.
ii. Give the schematic representation of TCA cycle.
iii. Differentiate between cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation.
(B) Give diagrammatic representation to show a perfect pairing and any ‘two’ Wobble pairings. (3)
Q.4. What is double fertilization? Describe the process in brief. [7]
OR
Define r-DNA technology. Give the basic steps in r-DNA technology and give any ‘three’
examples of the therapeutic products produced by r-DNA technology.
SECTION – II
[ZOOLOGY]
question: [7]
i. If centromere is situated in the middle of the chromosome, it is called _______.
(A) metacentric (B) acrocentric
(C) submetacentric (D) telocentric
ii. Which one of the following is useful in treatment of burns and wound healing?
(A) Tissue plasminogen activator.
(B) Tissue Growth Factor.
(C) DNAse
(D) Bovine growth hormone.
iii. Erythroblastosis foetalis is caused when mother is
(A) Rh+ve (B) with antibody ‘a’
–ve
(C) Rh (D) with antibody ‘b’
iv. Deposition of fatty substances in the lining of arteries results in _______.
(A) arteriosclerosis (B) atherosclerosis
(C) hyperglycemia (D) hypotension
v. Struggle between cow and cow for getting grass is called _______.
(A) inter-specific struggle (B) environmental struggle
(C) struggle against natural calamities (D) intra-specific struggle
vi. In which type of adaptation, forelimbs are modified into wings?
(A) Aquatic adaptation (B) Volant adaptation
(C) Arboreal adaptation (D) Cursorial adaptation
vii. Mating of two closely related individuals within the same breed is called _______.
(A) in-breeding (B) out-breeding
(C) out-crossing (D) cross-breeding
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i. Visit of a veterinary doctor to dairy farm is mandatory. Give reasons.
ii. Why aquatic animals can afford to be ammonotelic?
iii. Why PUC is mandatory for all vehicles?
iv. Define organic evolution.
v. Give the genotype of Turner’s syndrome.
vi. Write down the full form of R.F.L.P.
(B) Sketch and label T.S. of vein. (2)
i. Give any ‘two’ factors responsible for genetic variation.
ii. Give the name and functions of ‘A’ and ‘B’ from the diagram given below:
iii. Write a note on ‘artificial acquired active immunity’.

iv. Give the economic importance of ‘fisheries’.
i. Explain sex determination in human beings.
ii. Describe steady population with the help of a pyramid.
iii. Illustrate any ‘three’ genes which can be used in gene therapy.
(B) Sketch and label ‘L.S. of human kidney’. (3)
Q.8. With the help of diagrammatic representation, explain the process of gametogenesis. [7]
OR
Describe the structure of cerebrum. Add a note on its functions.
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SECTION – I
[BOTANY]
question: [7]
i. Genotype of human blood group ‘O’ will be __________.
(A) IAIA (B) IAIB
(C) ii (D) IAi
ii. ‘Cry’ genes are present in __________.
(A) Agrobacterium tumefaciens (B) Bacillus thuringiensis
(C) Rhizobium species (D) Escherichia coli
iii. ‘Tropane’ is obtained from __________.
(A) Daucus carota (B) Catharanthus roseus
(C) Datura stramoneum (D) Mentha piperata
iv. Which of the following vitamins is not fat soluble?
(A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin B
(C) Vitamin D (D) Vitamin K
v. How many meiotic divisions are required to produce 200 seeds?
(A) 50 (B) 100
(C) 200 (D) 250
vi. Energy flow in ecosystem is __________.
(A) reverse (B) unidirectional
(C) bidirectional (D) multidirectional
vii. Endosperm of angiosperm is __________.
(A) haploid (B) diploid
(C) triploid (D) tetraploid
i. What is Bacteriophage?
ii. What is emasculation?
iii. What is VAM?
iv. What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
v. Name any two edible mushrooms.
vi. What is ecological succession?
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(B) Sketch and label the ‘Ultrastructure of Mitochondrion’. (2)
i. Give the floral adaptations for anemophily.
ii. Name any two antibiotics with their microbial source.
iii. Describe the formation of helobial endosperm.
iv. Give the hazardous effects of agrochemicals.
i. Explain incomplete dominance with suitable example.
ii. What are transgenic plants? Explain with any two examples.
iii. Explain micropropagation and somatic hybridization.
(B) Sketch and label stages in development of angiospermic female gametophyte from functional
megaspore. (3)
Q.4. Give the central dogma of protein synthesis. Explain the process of translation. [7]
OR
What is dark reaction in photosynthesis? Describe C3 Pathway.
SECTION – II
[ZOOLOGY]
question: [7]
i. Vermiform appendix is an example of __________ organ.
(A) vestigeal (B) homologous
(C) sense (D) analogous
ii. In which of the following disorders number of chromosomes present is 47?
(A) Turner’s syndrome
(B) Cushing’s syndrome
(C) Acquired Immuno - Deficiency Syndrome
(D) Down’s syndrome
iii. Human blood clotting factor VIII is used to treat __________.
(A) pituitary dwarfism (B) diabetes mellitus
(C) haemophilliacs (D) cystic fibrosis
iv. A person suffering from diabetes insipidus shows __________.
(A) hyperglycemia (B) hypoglycemia
(C) polyuria (D) hypertension
v. Photoreceptor cells are present in __________.
(A) blind spot (B) retina
(C) cochlea (D) cornea
vi. ‘HAART’ is suggested for the treatment of __________
(A) malaria (B) cancer
(C) AIDS (D) high chloesterol level
vii. For DNA fingerprinting radioactive probe obtained from __________ is used in India.
(A) Banded Krait (B) King Cobra
(C) Viper (D) Rat snake
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i. Give any two examples of commensalism.
ii. What is the common name of Apis mellifera?
iii. Which growth hormone is used to enhance dairy productivity?
iv. Define Linkage.
v. Name of two classes to which Archaeopteryx acts as connecting link.
vi. Define the term natality.
(B) Sketch and label Malpighian body. (2)
i. Enlist any four sequential evolutionary names of human ancestors.
ii. Give the significance of transgenic animals for betterment of life.
iii. Give the economic importance of lac.
iv. Give the fate of mesoderm.
i. Explain the mechanism of sex determination in birds.
ii. Give any two unique features of acquired immunity.
iii. With the help of pyramid, describe the growing population.
(B) Sketch and label reflex arc. (3)
Q.8. Explain the process of early cleavage till the formation of morula. [7]
OR
Describe five types of leucocytes, with the help of diagrams. Add a note on their functions.
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Note:
i. Answers to Section-I and Section-II should be written in Two Separate answer books.
ii. Questions from Section-I attempted in the answer book of Section-II and vice-versa will not be
assessed / not given any credit.
iii. All questions are compulsory.
iv. Draw neat and labelled diagram wherever necessary.
SECTION – I
[BOTANY]
question: [7]
i. A cross used to verify the unknown genotype of F1 hybrid is a _______ cross.
(A) test (B) back
(C) dihybrid (D) monohybrid
ii. Appearance of new combinations in F2 generation in a dihybrid cross proves the law of
_______.
(A) dominance (B) segregation
(C) independent assortment (D) purity of gametes
iii. A fine powder of recycled modified plastic is known as _______.
(A) polyblend (B) polythene
(C) polyester (D) polymer
iv. The partially decomposed organic matter is formed by a process called _______.
(A) fragmentation (B) humification
(C) mineralization (D) leaching
v. Transfer of genetic material into a bacterial cell through a viral vector is known as _______.
(A) transformation (B) transduction
(C) transfection (D) translation
vi. If the number of chromosomes in an endosperm cell is 27, what will be the chromosome
number in the definitive nucleus?
(A) 9 (B) 18
(C) 27 (D) 36
vii. Lever mechanism of pollination is observed in _______.
(A) Salvia (B) Jasmine
(C) Bougainvillea (D) Butea
Q.2. (A) Answer each question in ‘One’ sentence: (6)[12]
i. A pea plant pure for yellow seed colour is crossed with a pea plant pure for green seed colour.
In F1 generation, all pea plants were with yellow seed. Which law of Mendel is applicable?
ii. Name the enzyme responsible for delay in ripening of tomato fruit.
iii. Which are the bacteria responsible for converting organic acids into methane?
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iv. Name the high yielding semi-dwarf varieties of wheat selected and introduced in India in
1963.
v. ‘Formation of primary endosperm nucleus is called triple fusion’. Give reason.
vi. Mention any ‘two’ ecological services for the benefit of mankind.
(B) Sketch and label ‘tubular tower fermenter’. (2)
i. Global warming is caused by ‘greenhouse effect’. Justify.
ii. With the help of a neat and labelled diagram explain VAM (vesicular arbuscular
mycorrhizae).
iii. Distinguish between light and dark reactions.
iv. ‘Mendel selected the garden pea plants for his experiments’. Explain.
Q.3. (A) Attempt the following (Any TWO): (6)[9]
i. With the help of a neat and labelled diagram describe steps in recombinant DNA technology.
ii. What is ‘tissue culture’? Describe the methodolgy of tissue culture.
iii. Define vegetative propagation. Differentiate between ‘stem tuber’ and ‘tuberous root’.
(B) Sketch and label T.S. of angiospermic anther. (3)
Q.4. With the help of a neat and labelled diagram describe Watson and Crick’s model of DNA. [7]
OR
With the help of schematic representation explain Kreb’s cycle.
SECTION – II
[ZOOLOGY]
question: [7]
i. In gene therapy, DNase is used to treat _______.
(A) cystic fibrosis (B) haemophilia
(C) pituitary dwarfism (D) insulin dependent diabetes
ii. If only one ‘X’ chromosome is found in a female person, which of the following symptoms
she will show?
(A) epicanthal skin fold
(B) webbing of neck
(C) small testis and absence of spermatogenesis
(D) presence of simian crease on the palm
iii. In which of the following haploid cells a whole genome in human being is present?
(A) sperm (B) somatic cell
(C) mature RBC (D) primary spermatocyte
iv. Which of the following is NOT an example of connecting link?
(A) Archaeopteryx (B) Ichthyostegia
(C) Seymouria (D) Biston betularia
v. In _______, superior males of the one breed are mated with superior females of another
breed.
(A) outcrossing (B) cross-breeding
(C) outbreeding (D) inbreeding
vi. Normal activities of the heart are regulated by _______.
(A) brain (B) spinal cord
(C) modified cardiac muscles (D) hormones
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vii. During _______ type of interaction, both organism are benefited.
(A) mutualism (B) competition
(C) commensalism (D) parasitism
Q.6. (A) Answer the following in ‘one’ sentence each: (6)[12]
i. What is gene pool?
ii. Give any ‘two’ names of X-linked diseases.
iii. What does abbreviation HGP stand for?
iv. Give ‘two’ varieties of silk which are considered as inferior quality.
v. In the electrocardiogram shown below, which wave represents ventricular diastole.
+2
R
+1
T
P
0
Q S
−1
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
vi. Which method of conservation of biodiversity includes ‘hot spot’ method?
(B) Sketch and label ventral view of human heart. (2)
i. Distinguish between ape and man.
ii. Give the applications of DNA fingerprinting technique.
iii. Enlist the various types of cancer.
iv. Give the significance of fertilization.
i. What will be phenotype of progeny, if a carrier haemophilic female marries a normal male?
Explain.
ii. With the help of a chart, explain the compatibility of human blood groups.
iii. Justify the following sentences:
a. The conservation of endangered species of plants and animals is necessary.
b. Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate is mandatory for all vehicles and industries.
(B) Sketch and label ‘structure of nephron’. (3)
Q.8. With the help of a labelled diagram of lateral view of cerebrum, describe its structure and give any
‘two’ functions of cerebrum. [7]
OR
With the help of a neat, labelled diagram, describe the human male reproductive system.
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BOARD QUESTION PAPER : OCTOBER 2015

BIOLOGY
Note:
SECTION – I
[BOTANY]
question: [7]
i. How many meiotic divisions will be needed to produce 44 female gametophytes in angiosperms?
(A) 11 (B) 22
(C) 44 (D) 66
ii. If the codon on m-RNA is AUG, the compatible anticodon on t-RNA is _______.
(A) UAG (B) UAC
(C) GUA (D) AUC
iii. _______ enzymes are used as biological scissors in r-DNA technology.

(A) Restriction endonucleases (B) DNA ligases
(C) DNA polymerases (D) Reverse transcriptases
iv. Vegetative propagation takes place with the help of leaves in _______ plant.
(A) Kalanchoe (B) Oxalis
(C) Cynodon (D) Dahlia
v. Trichoderma konigi is a source of _______ enzyme.

(A) invertase (B) lipase
(C) pectinase (D) cellulase
vi. What is the correct sequence of the stages in bacteriophage lytic cycle?
(A) Attachment, Penetration, Lysis, Multiplication
(B) Attachment, Penetration, Multiplication, Lysis
(C) Lysis, Penetration, Multiplication, Attachment
(D) Attachment, Lysis, Multiplication, Penetration
vii. Edible fruiting bodies are produced by _______.

(A) Yeast (B) Rhizopus
(C) Nostoc (D) Agaricus
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Biology
i. Give reason : Emasculation is done in a flower which is selected as female parent.
ii. Label the parts (1) and (2) in budding of yeast cell.
(2)
Nucleus
Vacuole
(1)
iii. Enlist types of DNA library.

iv. Define parthenocarpy.
v. What is meant by ecological succession?
vi. Give the role of VAM related to soil fertility.
(B) Give diagrammatic representation of pyramid of numbers. (2)
i. With the help of a suitable example, explain protandry.
ii. How depletion of ozone layer affects living organisms?
iii. Give graphic representation of cyclic photophosphorylation.
iv. Explain the role of microbes in sewage treatment.
Q.3. (A) Attempt any TWO of the following : (6)[9]
i. Describe the steps of PCR technique.
ii. Write a note on multiple alleles considering example of human blood groups.
iii. What is ‘biofortification’? Which steps would you follow to develop a new variety of crop plant
by selective breeding?
(B) Sketch and label the T.S. of undehisced anther. (3)
Q.4. Describe the process of glycolysis with the help of schematic representation. [7]
OR
Explain semi-conservative replication of eukaryotic DNA.
SECTION – II
[ZOOLOGY]
question: [7]
i. Elephantiasis is caused by _______.
(A) Wuchereria bancrofti (B) Plasmodium vivax
(C) Bedbug (D) Elephant
ii. Genetically engineered human insulin is obtained by inserting the gene in _______.
(A) Pancreatic cells (B) E. coli
(C) Agrobacterium tumefaciens (D) Drosophila melanogaster
iii. Urea splitting bacteria are responsible for _______ types of stones.
(A) calcium oxalate (B) calcium phosphate
(C) calcium carbonate (D) struvite
iv. The connecting link between ‘ape’ and ‘man’ is _______.
(A) Dryopithecus (B) Australopithecus
(C) Homo erectus (D) Homo neanderthalensis
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v. Crippling disease is caused due to poisoning of _______ .
(A) Arsenic (B) Lead
(C) Mercury (D) Selenium
vi. The genetic marker used as key factor in DNA fingerprinting is _______.
(A) VNTRs (B) Exons
(C) Introns (D) DNA probes
vii. The trophoblast cells in contact with embryonal knob are called _______ .
(A) Inner mass cells (B) Blastomere
(C) Amniogenic cells (D) Cells of Rauber
Q.6. (A) Answer the following in ‘One’ sentence each: (6)[12]
i. Mention any ‘two’ methods used to prevent spoilage of fish.
ii. Define the term ‘genome’.
iii. What is meant by organic evolution?
iv. What is criss-cross inheritance?
v. Mention any ‘two’ functions of uterus.
vi. What is Red Data Book?
(B) Sketch and label the structure of chromosome. (2)
i. Explain the concept ‘survival of the fittest’.
ii. Give economic importance of apiculture.
iii. Give the importance of transgenic animals.
iv. Explain the mechanism of sex determination in human being.
i. Describe T.S. of the spinal cord.
ii. Explain the structure of antibody.
iii. Give the effects of air pollutants on human health.
(B) Sketch and label L.S. of human kidney. (3)
Q.8. With the help of a labelled diagram describe the internal structure of human heart. [7]
OR
Describe the stages during three trimesters of pregnancy. Explain the process of parturition. Add a
note on lactation.
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