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Series ARSP/08 Set ~ 8
Roll No. Q.P Code 15/8/8
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. Before combining with oxaloacetate, pyruvate is changed into: [1]
a) Acetyl Co A b) Succinic acid
c) Citric acid d) Malic acid
2. Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the recombination of genes? [1]
a) Ribonuclease b) Laptotase
c) Kinetase d) Recombinase
3. SER differ from RER in: [1]
a) Presence of glucose molecules b) Absence of ribosome on surface
c) Absence of glucose molecule d) Absence of granules on surface
4. Upper surface of leaf is: [1]
a) Abaxial epidermis b) Palisade parenchyma
c) Mesophyll cell d) Adaxial epidermis
5. Which is not the universal rule of nomenclature? [1]
A. Biological names are generally in Greek.
B. The biological names are printed in italics.
C. Genus name starts with a capital letter while the species name starts with small letters.
D. The first word represents the genus and the second word represents species.
a) (C) b) (A)
c) (D) d) (B)
6. Which is the correct word for the relationship between algae and fungi in lichens? [1]
a) Symbiosis b) Parasitism
c) Commensals d) Pathogens
7. Which type of excretion is present in fishes? [1]
a) Urecotelic b) Ureotelic
c) Ammonotelic d) amphibians
8. Reticulate venation is characteristic in: [1]
a) Isobilateral leaves b) Dicotyledonous leaves
c) Monocotyledonous leaves d) Dorsiventral leaves
9. Pila globosa (apple snail): [1]
i. Is adapted to lead an amphibious life.
ii. Is both ureotelic and ammonotelic.
iii. Is both ammonotelic as well as uricotelic.
iv. Is both ureotelic and uricotelic.
a) Statement (ii) and (iii) are correct b) Statement (i) and (ii) are correct
c) Statement (i) and (iv) are correct d) Statement (i) and (iii) are correct
10. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of special types of cells called gametes, produced by ______. [1]
a) Meiosis b) Amitosis
c) Equational division d) Mitosis
11. The plant cells differ from animal cells in: [1]
a) Having chloroplast and golgibodies b) Having cell wall and chloroplast
c) Having chloroplast and mitochondria d) Having cell membrane and golgibodies
12. The expansion of ICBN is: [1]
a) Indian Code of Botanical Nomenclature b) International Code of Botanical
Nomenclature
c) International Class of Botanical d) Indian Class of Botanical Nomenclature
Nomenclature
13. Assertion (A): Many plants possess glandular hairs. [1]
Reason (R): Hairs protect plants from herbivores.
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): In Liverworts, both male and female sex organs may be present on the same thalli or different [1]
thalli.
Reason (R): A sporophyte is formed from the zygote which is differentiated into foot, seta, and capsule.
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.
15. Assertion (A): New names in binomial nomenclature are derived from Latin or are Latinised. [1]
Reason (R): Latin is a technical language.
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.
16. Assertion (A): Blubber is present in some mammals. [1]
Reason (R): Bubbles are present in blubber.
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.
Section B
17. Are chemosynthetic bacteria-autotrophic or heterotrophic? [2]
18. In a typical leaf what kind of cells are usually present in mesophyll? [2]
19. What is the difference between fibrous roots and adventitious roots? [2]
20. What is the role of pulmonary vein and how is it different from other veins? [2]
21. What do you understand by alternation of generation in cnidarians? [2]
OR
Sponges are filter feeders. How does it take place?
Section C
22. Differentiate between chlorophyll ‘a' and chlorophyll ‘b’. [3]
23. Describe the events taking place during interphase. [3]
24. Give a comparative account of Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus. [3]
25. With the help of proper diagram describe various regions of root. [3]
26. Give the schematic representation of an overall view of Krebs' cycle. [3]
27. Examine the given below diagram of a nerve cell and answer the following questions: [3]
i. Label (a) in the given figure.
ii. Which structure of the nerve cell contains neurotransmitters? What is the function of these
neurotransmitters?
iii. What do you mean by unipolar neuron?
OR
Write short note on forebrain.
28. Write a brief account of mosses. [3]
Section D
29. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
In human beings, the lungs are situated in the thoracic chamber which is formed dorsally by the vertebral
column, ventrally by the sternum, laterally by the ribs, and on the lower side by the dome-shaped diaphragm.
The anatomical setup of the lungs in the thorax is such that any change in the volume of the thoracic cavity will
be reflected in the lung (pulmonary) cavity. Such an arrangement is essential for breathing. Breathing involves
two stages - inspiration and expiration. During inspiration, the atmospheric air is drawn in and during expiration,
the alveolar air is released out.
i. Observe the image mention conclusions for the image shown. (1)
ii. What happens to the ribs and diaphragm during exhalation? (1)
iii. What term is used for the volume of air inspired or expired during normal respiration? (2)
OR
What is residual volume with reference to breathing? (2)
30. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Plastids are found in all plant cells and in euglenoids. These are easily observed under the microscope as they are
large. They bear some specific pigments, thus imparting specific colours to the plants. Plastids consist of
numerous membrane layers embedded in a material called the stroma. They have their own genome and
ribosomes.
i. With reference to the above chart explain the types of plastids with one function. (1)
ii. What is found within the inner chloroplast membrane? (1)
iii. Which type of plastid stores carbohydrates in potatoes? (2)
OR
Which plastids store proteins and carbohydrates in grains? (2)
Section E
31. Explain sliding filament theory of muscle contraction with neat sketches. [5]
OR
Differentiate between
i. Actin and myosin filament
ii. A-band and I-band.
iii. Non-muscular and muscular movements
32. What does the sigmoid growth curve of a population mean? [5]
OR
Explain how is flowering considered a phytochrome mediated process.
33. Give a detail explanation of structure of protein. [5]
OR
Explain the composition of triglyceride.
