Std. XII Sci.

: Perfect Biology ‐ I 

BOARD QUESTION PAPER : MARCH 2017
Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
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 for each sub-
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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(C) Answer the following (Any TWO): (4)
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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BOARD QUESTION PAPER : MARCH 2017 
Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
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 – II
[ZOOLOGY]
Q.5. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-
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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(C) Attempt any TWO of the following: (4)
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.
Q.7. (A) Attempt any TWO of the following: (6)[9]
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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BOARD QUESTION PAPER : JULY 2017

BIOLOGY
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70

Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
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 for each sub-
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)
(C) Attempt any TWO of the following: (4)
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.
Q.3. (A) Attempt any TWO of the following: (6)[9]
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]
Q.5. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-
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
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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)
(C) Attempt any TWO of the following: (4)
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’.
Q.7. (A) Attempt any TWO of the following: (6)[9]
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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BOARD QUESTION PAPER : MARCH 2016

BIOLOGY
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70
Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
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 for each sub-
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
Q.2. (A) Answer in ‘One’ sentence only : (6)[12]
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)
(C) Answer the following (Any TWO): (4)
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.
Q.3. (A) Answer the following (Any TWO): (6)[9]
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]
Q.5. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-
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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Q.6. (A) Answer in ‘One’ sentence each: (6)[12]
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)
(C) Attempt any TWO of the following: (4)
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’.
Q.7. (A) Attempt any TWO of the following: (6)[9]
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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BOARD QUESTION PAPER : JULY 2016

BIOLOGY
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70

Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
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 for each sub-
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
Q.2. (A) Answer in ‘One’ sentence only : (6)[12]
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)
(C) Answer the following (Any TWO): (4)
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.
Q.3. (A) Answer the following (Any TWO): (6)[9]
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]
Q.5. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-
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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Q.6. (A) Answer in ‘One’ sentence each: (6)[9]
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)
(C) Attempt any TWO of the following: (4)
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.
Q.7. (A) Attempt any TWO of the following: (6)[9]
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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BOARD QUESTION PAPER : OCTOBER 2015

BIOLOGY
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70
Note:
i. All questions are compulsory.
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 for each sub-
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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Q.2. (A) Answer each question in ‘One’ sentence only: (6)[12]
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)
(C) Attempt any TWO of the following: (4)
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]
Q.5. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-
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)
(C) Attempt any TWO of the following: (4)
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.
Q.7. (A) Attempt any TWO of the following: (6)[9]
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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BOARD QUESTION PAPER : MARCH 2015

BIOLOGY
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70
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.
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 for each sub-
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)
(C) Answer the following (Any TWO): (4)
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]
Q.5. Select and write the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives for each sub-
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)
(C) Attempt any TWO of the following: (4)
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.
Q.7. (A) Attempt any TWO of the following: (6)[9]
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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