Xi Biology Set 1

SET 1
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The
figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Please at first complete section I (Botany) then section II (Zoology).
Answer of each section should be separate in the same answer sheet.
SECTION : I (BOTANY)
GROUP 'A'
Rewrite the correct options of each questions in your answer sheet. [5×1=5]
1. Judge the pond scum from the given options.
a) Spirogyra b) Yeast
c) Marchantia d) Pinus
2. Lichens do not like to grow in cities because of the
a) absence of the algae and fungi
b) lack of moisture
c) SO2 pollution
d) absence of natural habitats
3. Bacteria were considered to be plants because they
a) cannot move b) have a rigid cell wall
c) can multiply by fission d) are present everywhere
4. Identify the sub-cellular organelle that participate in photosynthesis.
a) Nucleus b) Lysosome
c) Chloroplast d) Mitochondria
5. I am the interspecific interaction, and I am not positive. Who am I?
a) Mutualism b) Antibiosis
c) Commensalism d) Protocooperation
GROUP 'B'
Give short answer to the following questions. [4×4=16]
6. Describe the structure and function of mitochondria. [2+2]
7. Give an account on the abiotic and biotic factors of ecosystems. [2+2]
8. Mention the economic importance of Fungi. [4]
OR
Based on the given floral diagram and floral formula, describe the flower of plant. (4)
9. Study the figure and answer the questions.
a) Label A, B, C &D. (2)

b) Why is this phase called sporophytic phase of Marchantia? Mention the role
of C. (1+1)
GROUP 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. [2×8=16]
10. Describe the characters of family Solanaceae in semi-technical terms along with its
floral formula and floral diagram. Give binomial names of any two economically
important plants of this family. [4+1+1+2]
OR
Define alternation of generation. Discuss this process with special references to life
cycle of fern. [1+3+4]
11. One of the phases of mitotic cell division occurring in
plants is shown in the given figure below. Now,
answer the following questions.
a) Label A&B. What is the name of the phase shown

in the figure? [1+1]
b) Give any two reasons that support your answer
in above question. [2]
c) Draw labeled diagrams of successive next one
phase after the phase given in the diagram with
two distinguishing characters of the phase. [2+2]
SECTION : II (ZOOLOGY)
GROUP 'A'
Rewrite the correct option of each question in your answer sheet. [6×1=6]
12. Study of external features of organisms is
a) anatomy b) protozoology
c) parasitology d) morphology
13. How many nuclei are present in Paramecium caudatum?
a) 1 b) 2
c) 3 d) 4
14. The organs which are incompletely developed (rudimentary) and generally non-
functional or without any use are called vestigial organs. Which of the following
is a vestigial organ in human?
a) Intestinal villi b) Pancreas
c) Vermiform appendix d) Thumb
15. Identify the male sex hormone in frog.
a) Estrogen b) Testosterone
c) Insulin d) Progesterone
16. The clitellum of earthworm is located in ________segments.
a) 12, 13, 14 b) 13, 14, 15
c) 14, 15, 16 d) 16, 17, 18
17. What are the respiratory organs in adult frogs?
a) Gills and lungs
b) Gills, skin, and lungs
c) Skin, Bucco-pharyngeal cavity, and lungs
d) Skin, lungs, and trachea
GROUP 'B'
Give short answer to the following questions. [4×4=16]
18. What do you mean by analogous organs? Discuss, with the help of examples, how
these organs support organic evolution. [1+3]
19. In which host Plasmodium completes its asexual life cycle? Describe the
erythrocytic schizogony of Plasmodium vivax. [1+3]
OR
Study the figure and answer the given questions.
a) Label A, B, C & D. [2]

b) What is the role of A? [1]
c) What happens when the product of D is destroyed? [1]
20. Make a list of any four roles of liver in frog. [4]
21. Mention the role of following in the frog. [4]
Part Role
Teeth
Tongue
Tympanum
Third eye lid (nictitating membrane)
GROUP 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. [2×8=16]
22. What do you mean by modern synthetic theory of evolution? Describe different
evolutionary forces that lead into the evolution of new species according to this
theory. [1+7]
23. Give a well labelled diagram of internal structure of heart of frog and describe its
various parts. [4+4]
OR
Describe various parts of alimentary canal of Pheretima posthuma with the help of
necessary diagram. (4+4)
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9. Study the figure and answer the questions.

a) Label A, B, C &D. (2)

a) Label A&B. What is the name of the phase shown

a) Label A, B, C & D. [2]

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