SET 2

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 option of each question in your answer sheet. [5×1=5]
1. Lichens are best indicators of
a) air pollution b) water pollution
c) soil pollution d) all type of pollution
2. Bacteria without flagella are known as
a) Monotrichous b) Peritrichous
c) Lophotrichous d) Atrichous
3. All the organisms with following features are the members of the kingdom –
Plantae.
a) Multicellular eukaryotes
b) Having cell with cell wall
c) Multicellular, photosynthetic eukaryotes
d) Photosynthetic
4. Identify the fungi which is commonly known as baker’s yeast?
a) Mucor b) Saccharomyces
c) Saprolegnia d) Rhizopus
5. Judge the statement that is true for epipetalous condition?
a) Stamens are fused with petals.
b) Stamens are deep inside ovary.
c) Stamens are just on the surface of ovary.
d) Stamens are on the root.
 GROUP 'B'
Give short answer to the following questions. [4×4=16]
6. Study the given gametophytic stage of Dryopteris
and answer the questions.
a) Label A&B. (1)
b) Mention the role of C. (1)
c) Why is this called gametophytic stage? Give
specific reason. (2)
7. Scientific names are given by using “binomial system” of nomenclature to avoid
confusion. Justify this statement by mentioning important rules of
nomenclature. [4]
OR
Based on the given floral diagram and formula, describe the characters of
flower. (4)

8. Describe the structure and functions of chloroplast. [2+2]

9. Discuss abiotic and biotic components of ecosystem in brief. [2+2]
GROUP 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. [2×8=16]
10. 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]
11. Explain in detail, with neat and clean diagram, how the gametophytic and
sporophytic phases alternates with one another in the life cycle of
Marchantia. [4.5+3.5]
OR
Describe the characters of family Brassicaceae in semi-technical terms along with
its floral formula and floral diagram. Give binomial names of any two
economically important plants of the family. [4+1+1+2]

SECTION : II (ZOOLOGY)
GROUP 'A'
Rewrite the correct option of each question in your answer sheet. [6×1=6]
12. Identify the source of energy in Miller and Urey experiment?
a) Electric spark b) Lightning
c) Wind d) Sun light
13. Following picture is the unique structure that
becomes prominent during breeding season in
male frog is given. What is A?
a) Wound
b) Copulatory pad
c) Sitting pad
d) Swimming pad
14. Which of the following branches of biology deals with study of insects?
a) Ethology b) Ichthyology
c) Entomology d) Herpetology
15. Earthworm is hermaphrodite, it has the rule of cross fertilization and self-
fertilization is not possible because male reproductive organs (gametes) mature
earlier than female. Which term best describes this condition in earthworm?
a) Protogynous b) Protandrous
c) Dioecious d) Unisexual
16. In how many hours does fever relapse in vivax malaria (benign tertian malaria)?
a) 12 hrs. b) 24 hrs.
c) 48 hrs. d) 72 hrs.
17. Identify the enzyme that breaks down protein in the stomach of frog?
a) Lipase b) Pepsin
c) Amylase d) Lactase
 GROUP 'B'
Give short answer to the following questions. [4×4=16]
18. What are homologous organs? Discuss, with examples, how do these organs
support the organic evolution. [1+3]
19. How does Paramecium reproduce asexually? Describe this process in detail. [1+3]
OR
Study the figure of internal structure of heart of frog and answer the questions.

a) Label A to D. [2]
b) Name the outer protective covering of heart. [1]
c) What is the name and role of valve present between the auricles and
ventricle? [1]
20. Make a list of roles played by liver in the body of frog (any four). [4]
21. Mention the function of the following. [4]
Name of part Role
Vocal sacs in male frog
Clitellum in earthworm
Hemoglobin of RBCs
Setae in earthworm
GROUP 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. [2×8=16]
22. Analyze and evaluate the evolution of modern man starting from the ancestor
Ramapithecus. [8]
23. Give an account of alimentary canal of Rana tigrina with the help of necessary
diagram. [4+4]
OR
Give a well labelled diagram of septal nephridium of earthworm. Describe the
various parts and its location. [4+4]
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