Term-I Examination -

Class-11th
Subject –Biology
Time-3:00Hours. MM-35
General Instructions:
1. There are a total of 28 questions and four sections in the question paper. All questions are
compulsory.
2. Section A contains question numbers 1 to 18, multiple choice questions of one mark each.
Section B contains question numbers 19 to 23, Very short answer type questions of one
marks each. Section C contains question numbers 24 to 26, short answer type questions
of
two marks each. Section D contains question number 27 to 28, case study based
questions
of three marks each .
3. There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, internal choices are provided
in two questions of one mark, one question of two marks. An examinee is to attempt any
one of the questions out of the two given in the question paper with the same question
number.

Section -A
1) A prothallus is
(a) A structure in pteridophytes formed before the thallus develop
(b) A sporophytic free living structure formed in
pteridophytes
(c) A gametophytes free livings structure formed in pterioldophytes
(d) A primitive structure formed after fertilization in pteridophytes
2) The largest antherozoids are found in :
(a) Cycas (b) Cedrus
(c) Ephedra (d) pinus
3) Consider the following statements.
I. They reproduce asexually by non-motile spores and sexually by non-motile gametes.
II. In this class, sexual reproduction is oogamous and accompanied by
complex post-fertilisation developments.
III. The common members are Polysiphonia,Porphyra, Gracilaria and Gelidium.
above characteristics belong to which class of algae?
(a) Chlorophyceae (b) Phaeophyceae
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Rhodophyceae
4) Tissue are absent from the body of
(a) Sponges (b)Annelida
(c) Platyhelminthes (d) Arthropoda
5) Choose the incorrect option for the following animal.
 (a) Cloaca present
(b) Dioecious, external fertilisation, oviparous, indirect development
(c) Body divisible into head and trunk
(d) Eyes are without eyelids

6) Match the following and select he correct answer:

Column- I Column- II
A. Choanocytes 1. Platyhelminthes
B. Cnidoblasts 2. Ctenophora
C. Flanme cells 3. Porifera
D. Nephridia 4. Coelenterata
E. Comb plates 5. Annelida
(a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-5, E-3 (b) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-5, E-3
(c) A-5, B-1, C-3, D-2, E- (d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-5, E-2
The following questions consist of two statements each, printed as Assertion and
Reas01. While answering these questions, you are required to choose any one of the
following four responses.
A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explaination of Assertion.
B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explaination of
Assertion.
C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
7) Assertion : In molluscs, feather-like gills are present in mantle cavity.
Reason :These gills have respiratory and excretory functions.
8) Assertion: Metabolism is the sum total of anabolism and catabolism.
Reason : Diverse types of metabolic reactions occur simultaneously in a living organism.
9) Assertion : Cell junctions are present in the epithelium and other tissues.
Reason : Among cell junctions, adhering junctions help to stop substances from leaking
tissue.
10) Assertion: Metamorphosis in frog is said to be progressive.
Reason: Metamorphosis in frog is controlled by thyroxine hormone.
11) Assertion: Cartilage and bones are rigid connective tissue
Reason: Blood is a connective tissue in which plasma is matrix
12) Ginger is an underground stem .It is distinguished from root because
(a) It lacks chlorophyll (b) It store food
(c) It has nodes and internodes (d) It has xylem and vessels
13)Which of the following is not a connective tissue
(a) Bone (b) cartilage
(c) Blood (d) Muscles
14) Nissl's Granules are present in
(a) Muscles cell (b) liver cell
(c) Adrenal gland (d) None of these
15) Which of the following orgelles does not have membrane
 (a) Ribosome (b) nucleus
(c) chloroplast (d) all of these

16) The figure below shows the structure of a mitochondria with its four parts labeled
A,B,C,and D select the part correctly matches with its functions .

(a) Part (C) : Cristae Possess circular DNA molecule and ribosomes
b) Part (A) : Matrix - Major site for respiratory chain enzymes
(c) Part (D) : Outer membrane - Give rise to inner membrane by splitting
(d) Part (B) : Inner membrane Forms infoldings called cristae
17. The function of the gap junction is to:
(a) separate two cells from each other
(b) stop substance from leaking across a tissue
(c) performing cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
(d) facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid
transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules.
18) Match the following and choose the correct combination from the options given
Column- I Column- II
1. Glutamic acid (A) Fatty acid
2. Tryptophan (B) Phospholipid
3. Lecithin (C) Aromatic amino acid
4. Palmitic acid (D) Acidic amino acid
(a) A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4 (b) A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1
(c) A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1 (d) A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2

Section -B

19) Metabolism is the defining features of life . Give reason .

20) Name a type of fungi which help in mineral recycling .Give one example .
21) How viruses are differ from viroids .
Or
Why Bryophytes are called amphibians of plant kingdom.
22) Name a cell organelles which help on formation of glycoprotein and glycolipids .
23) Draw the structural formula of Glucose.
Or
Draw the structure of Chloroplast .
 Section -C

24) Refer the two enzymatic reaction of graph and answer the following questions :

1. What is denoted by plot A and B ?

2. What is the effect of substances concentration ?
25) All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates . Give reason .
Or Differentiate between Chordates and Non Chordates .
26) Write the economic importance of mosses .

Section-D
27) younger brother of class IlI stated that bats are like birds as they are able to fly. How
will you contradict him and make him understand that bats are mammals and not
birds. Give three suggestions .
28) Pointing towards a sunflower plant, father asked Kailash, a biology student to show
him flower of this plant. Kailash pluck flowering twig and pointed towards the big
yellow structure at the tip of the twig. Father laughed and clarified that it is not a
single flower but a group of several flowers arranged in a disc like structure. Read the
above passage and answer the following questions:-
I. What is inflorescence?
ii. Define racemose and cymose inflorescence?
iii. What message is delivered by father of Kailash.

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