S.N.

KANSAGRA SCHOOL

BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
1. State three differences between Homologous and analogous organs and give an example of each. 4M
2010
2. Define – reproductive isolation and homologous organs 2M 2008
3. How does paleontological evidence support the theory of organic evolution? Explain with an
example. 3M 2007
ISC 2006

1. Who was the originator of the theory of Natural Selection? Explain the evolution of species by this
theory. 4M
2. Differentiate between geographical and reproductive isolation. 1M

ISC 2005

1. Describe the Lederberg’s replica plating experiment to show the genetic basis of adaptation. 4M
ISC 2004

1. What is sickle cell anaemia? Why has natural selection not eliminated sickle cell anaemia? 3M
ISC 2003

1. Persons suffering from G-6, PD deficiency are resistant to malaria. Why? 4M

2. What are the causes of variations? 2M
3. Define genetic erosion 1M
ISC 2002

4. On the basis of Darwin’s theory explain why the giraffe had a long neck? 3M
5. i) What is genetic erosin and how does it take place? 2M
ii) What is the importance of preserving germplasm of wild species? 2M

ISC 2001

6. Give an account of Lederberg’s replica plating experiment to show the genetic basis of adaptation.
4M
7. Define germplasm 1M
8. State the main features of Darwin’s theory of natural selection. 4M
9. Persons suffering from G-6, PD deficiency are resistant to malaria. Explain. 3M
10. Define reproductive isolation 1M
ISC 2000

1. Differentiate between allopatric and sympatric species. 1M

2. On the basis of Lamarck’s theory and Darwin’s theory explain why giraffe has long neck? 3M

STD 12 BOARD QUESTIONS THEORIES OF ORGANIC EVOLUTION 1