Class 11 Biology Sample Paper Set 12

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Series ARSP/12 Set ~ 12
Roll No. Q.P Code 15/12/12
Candidates must write the Q.P Code
on the title page of the answer-book.
 Please check that this question paper contains 05 printed pages.

 Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written
on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
 Please check that this question paper contains 33 questions.
 Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book
before attempting it.
 15 Minute times has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10:15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m to 10.30 a.m, the students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer –
book during this period.
BIOLOGY
Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. The question paper has five sections and 33 questions. All questions are compulsory.
3. Section–A has 16 questions of 1 mark each; Section–B has 5 questions of 2 marks each; Section– C has 7
questions of 3 marks each; Section– D has 2 case-based questions of 4 marks each; and Section–E has 3 questions
of 5 marks each.
4. There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided in some questions. A student has to
attempt only one of the alternatives in such questions.

5. Wherever necessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams should be drawn.
Section A
1. Krebs cycle is both catabolic and anabolic as it provides ________. [1]
a) A number of final products b) A number of intermediates
c) ATP is released as well as utilised d) Produce energy as well as use energy

2. Cells which are not dividing are likely to be at: [1]
a) S phase b) G1
c) G2 d) Go
3. Ions connected with forming cross-bridge is______. [1]
a) Ca2+ b) K+
c) Mg2+ d) Na+
4. What is the role of the guard cells? [1]
a) Controls opening and closing of stomata b) Prevents dust from entering leaves
c) All of these d) Protects stomatal opening

5. Taxon is a: [1]
a) Group of living organisms b) Group of related species
c) Ranking d) Group of related families

6. Which among the following is not included in the three domains system? [1]
a) Viral Domain b) Bacteria Domain

c) Eukara Domain d) Archaea Domain
7. Bony fishes have sac-like outgrowth, called air bladder arising from the dorsal wall of the oesophagus. It is used [1]
to:
a) Maintain balance and to swim up and down b) Changing direction for swimming
Maintain buoyancy for swimming
c) All of these d) Maintain buoyancy for swimming Swim

constantly to avoid sinking
8. Vascular bundles in which cambium is present between xylem and phloem is called as: [1]
a) Closed b) Amphivesal
c) Collateral d) Open
9. Which of the following is removed from our body by lungs? [1]
a) CO2 only b) Ammonia
c) CO2 and H2O d) H2O only
10. Which one is not a significance of meiotic cell division? [1]
a) Number of chromosome reduced to half b) Number of chromosomes remain same
c) New recombination of genes d) Formation of spores and gametes

11. The name virus was first given by_______. [1]
a) Beijerinck b) D.J.Ivanowsky
c) W.M.Stanley d) Pasteur
12. A group of closely related families is called ______. [1]
a) Species b) Genus
c) Order d) Class
13. Assertion (A): Adventitious roots are formed from any part of plant other than the radicle. [1]
Reason (R): Adventitious roots are mostly initiated by differentiating vascular tissues of the organ.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Assertion (A): The sporogonium of Riccia is parasitic on the gametophytes. [1]
Reason (R): The sporogonium never dehisces.

15. Assertion (A): The formation of new species is called speciation. [1]
Reason (R): The deme has a common gene pool.
16. Assertion (A): Ovotestis is the characteristics of Myxine. [1]
Reason (R): In Myxine, testis remains hidden within the ovary.

Section B
17. Gamete formation and fusion are absent in bacteria. How do then bacteria undergo sexual reproduction? [2]
18. Classify vascular bundles on the basis of the position of the protoxylem. [2]
19. Roots obtain oxygen from air in the soil for respiration. In the absence or deficiency of O2, root growth is [2]
restricted or completely stopped. How do the plants growing in marshlands or swamps obtain their O2 required
for root respiration?
20. It is said that arteries are more elastic and more contractile than veins. Comment. [2]
21. Sort out the animals on the basis of their symmetry (radial or bilateral) coelenterates, ctenophores, annelids, [2]
arthropods, and echinoderms.
OR
What is protochordate?
Section C
22. Even though a very few cells in a C4 plant carry out the biosynthetic - Calvin pathway, yet they are highly [3]
productive. Can you discuss why?
23. Comment on the statement telophase is reverse of prophase. [3]
24. How does progesterone function in a human female? [3]
25. Sunflower is not a flower. Explain. [3]
[3]
26.
With reference to the above schematic representation of anaerobic respiration answer the following questions:
i. Name the process which gives out CO2.
ii. Mention the enzymes involved in the formation of ethyl alcohol and lactic acid. What these processes called?
27. Differentiate between Ascending and Descending Tracts. [3]
OR
Describe the protective coverings of the brain.
28. How far does Selaginella one of the few living members of lycopodiales (pteridophytes) fall short of seed habit? [3]
Section D
29. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Human beings have a significant ability to maintain and moderate the respiratory rhythm to suit the demands of
the body tissues. This is done by the neural system. A specialised centre present in the medulla region of the
brain called respiratory rhythm centre is primarily responsible for this regulation. The disorders of the
respiratory system can lead to asthma, emphysema and occupational respiratory disorders.
i. Observe the given image and mention conclusion for the image shown. (1)
ii. The respiratory rhythm centre is present in which region of the brain? (1)
iii. Where is Chemosensitive area situated? (2)
OR
Mention one of the major causes of cigarette smoking. (2)
30. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The prokaryotic cells are generally smaller and multiply more rapidly than the eukaryotic cells. They may vary
greatly in shape and size. The organization of the prokaryotic cell is fundamentally similar even though
prokaryotes exhibit a wide variety of shapes and functions. Most prokaryotic cells, particularly bacterial cells,
have a chemically complex cell envelope.
i. Observe the image and mention two differences between a Prokaryotic cell and the Eukaryotic cell. (1)
ii. Which is the outermost layer of the cell envelope in prokaryotes? (1)
iii. Which special membranous structure is formed by the extensions of the plasma membrane into the
prokaryotic cell? (2)
OR
Name two cell-organelles that are double membrane bound. (2)
Section E
31. From where the muscle gets energy for its contraction? [5]
OR
Distinguish between:
i. Ball and socket and hinge joint
ii. Abductor and adductor
iii. A band and I band
32. With reference to the diagram answer the following questions: [5]
i. Name the (c). Why is the growth added by (c) to plant is considered as secondary growth?
ii. What these arrows are representing? What is the function of (c)?
iii. What do you mean by the open form of growth?
OR
Define differentiation? Also, give details about how can you distinguish between dedifferentiation and
redifferentiation?
33. Find out how much cellulose is made by all the plants in the biosphere and compare it with how much of paper [5]
is manufactured by man and hence what is the consumption of plant material by man annually. What a loss of
vegetation!
OR
Describe the mechanism of enzymatic action.

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Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 70

attempt only one of the alternatives in such questions.

a) A number of final products b) A number of intermediates

c) ATP is released as well as utilised d) Produce energy as well as use energy

3. Ions connected with forming cross-bridge is______. [1]

4. What is the role of the guard cells? [1]

c) All of these d) Protects stomatal opening

a) Group of living organisms b) Group of related species

c) Ranking d) Group of related families

a) Viral Domain b) Bacteria Domain

c) All of these d) Maintain buoyancy for swimming Swim

a) CO2 only b) Ammonia

c) CO2 and H2O d) H2O only

10. Which one is not a significance of meiotic cell division? [1]

a) Number of chromosome reduced to half b) Number of chromosomes remain same

c) New recombination of genes d) Formation of spores and gametes

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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