HIRANANDANI FOUNDATION SCHOOL, THANE

First Comprehensive Assessment - August, 2021

Subject: Biology

Std. IX Time: 1hr. 30 mins.

Date: 18/08/2021 Max. Marks: 50

Note: Answers to this paper must be written on a separate answer sheet. The time given at the head of
this paper is the time allotted for writing answers. This paper is divided into two Sections, I and II.
Section I contains one question having five parts (a) to (e). Section II contains three questions
numbered 2 to 4. All questions are compulsory. This paper consists of 3 printed pages.
SECTION I (20 Marks)
Question 1
a) Name the following: (4)
i. The part of cell in which cellulose forms the main component.
ii. The process in which glucose is broken down into pyruvate.
iii. The porous supportive connective tissue.
iv. A condition in a flower where structural barrier prevents self-pollination.

b) Rewrite the correct form of the following statements by changing the underlined words:
(4)
i. The cell membrane is a non-living part of the cell.
ii. The sclerenchyma consists of actively dividing cells.
iii. Ethanol is formed during aerobic respiration in plants.
iv. Chromoplasts stores starch in them.

c) Draw neat and labelled diagrams of: (4)

i. The Internal structure of a Bisexual flower.
ii. Longitudinal section of a Maize grain.

d) Give reasons for each of the following statements: (4)

i. Seeds sown very deep in soil fail to germinate.
ii. Alkaline pyrogallic acid is used during experiments on germination.
iii. Nature favours cross-pollination in plants.
iv. Xylem and phloem are called as conducting tissues.

e) State the exact location of each of the following: (4)

i. Ciliated columnar epithelium.
ii. Apical meristem.
iii. Tegmen.
iv. Golgi apparatus.
SECTION II (30 Marks)

Question 2
(a) Differentiate between each of the following pairs on the basis of the parameter
mentioned within brackets: (5)
i. Plant cells and Animal Cells (Vacuoles)
ii. Geitonogamy and Allogamy (Definition)
iii. Respiration and Photosynthesis (Type of metabolic activity)
iv. Striated and Unstriated muscle (Location)
v. Anemophilous and Entomophilous flowers (Amount of pollen grains produced)

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(b) The diagram given below shows an experiment to demonstrate a particular process
in plants. Study the same and answer the questions that follow: (5)

i. Write down the aim of the experiment.

ii. Name the physiological process being studied.
iii. Represent the process mentioned in (ii) in the form of a chemical equation.
iv. Write down the precaution to be taken during the above experiment.
v. Give reason for your answer in (iv).
vi. Write down the purpose of using soda lime in above experiment.
Question 3
(a) Explain the terms: (5)
i. Double fertilization.
ii. Bracts.
iii. Heterostyly.
iv. Dioecious plant.
v. Nucleoid.

(b) Given below is a diagrammatic representation of the process of fertilization. Study the
same and answer the questions: (5)

i. Label the parts following the guidelines from A to F.

ii. Answer each of the following questions.
1. Name the secretion of stigma that helps in the germination of pollen grain.
2. Write down the function of tube nucleus.
3. State the product formed by the fusion of a male nucleus with the two polar nuclei.
4. Write down the function of the product mentioned in (3).
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Question 4
(a) Answer each of the following questions: (5)
i. Mention one significance of granules in cells.
ii. What is meant by a hermaphrodite flower?
iii. Cells are generally smaller in size. Give reason.
iv. Name the chemical used as an antiseptic during experiments on germination.
v. List any two inlets to obtain oxygen from atmosphere during respiration in plants.

(b) The diagram given below shows the germination process of a seed.
study the same and answer the questions that follow: (5)

i. Identify the type of germination shown in the diagram.

ii. Label the parts following the guidelines from 1 to 3.
iii. Define the term mentioned in (i).
iv. Name the part of the seed that provides for diffusion of respiratory gases.
v. State any one condition essential for seed germination.
vi. Name the following:
1. A distinct oval scar that represents the spot where the ovule was attached to the ovary
wall.
2. Outermost hard protective covering of the seed.

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