KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN, ERNAKULAM REGION

SESSION END ING EXAMINATION -2022-2023

केन्द्रीय विद्यालय संगठन एरणाकुलम संभाग

संत्रात परीक्षा : २०२२–२३
CLASS XI
BIOLOGY (044) THEORY
TIME- 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
(i)All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper has five sections and 33 questions
(iii) 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.
(iv) 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.
(v) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be drawn.

S.NO QUESTION MARKS TOTAL

The chromosomes in which centromere is situated close to

one end are
1.
a) Acrocentric
b) Metacentric
c) Telocentric 1 1
d) Submetacentric
2. Identify A, B, C, D in the following diagram

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OPTIONS

(a)A-Troponin, B- actin, C- Myosin head, D-cross arm.

(b)A-Actin binding sites, B-ATP binding sites, C-Head, D-

Cross-arm.

(c) A-Cross-arm, B- Actin binding sites, C- ATP binding

sites, D- Head

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 (d) A- Head, B- Cross-arm, C- Actin binding sites , D-ATP
binding sites

Scientific name of plants is given by:

(a) International code for Botanical nomenclature
3 (b) International code for biological plants
(c) Indian code for Botanical nomenclature 1 1
(d) International code for zoological nomenclature

Which of the following is used in biochemical and genetic

work?
4. (a) Claviceps
(b) Aspergillus 1 1
(c) Neurospora
(d) Mucor

Which of these structures protects the eyes of the frog in

water?
5. a) Nictitating membrane
b) Tympanum
c) Bidder’s canal
d) Cloaca

Two common characters found in centipede, cockroach and

crab are:
6 (a) Jointed legs and chitinous exoskeleton 1 1
(b) Green gland and tracheae
(c) Book lungs and antennae
(d) Compound eyes and anal cerci

7 Veins of the leaves are useful for:

a. Mechanical support
b. Transport of water and minerals
c. Transport of organic nutrients 1 1
d. All of the above

8.

Choose the correct option for the above diagram.

(a) It represents choanocytes in Porifera
(b) It represents cnidoblasts in Platyhelminthes. 1 1
(c) It represents cnidoblasts in Coelenterates.
(d) It represents choanocytes in Coelenterates

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 9. Consider the following statements.
I During chemiosmotic synthesis of ATP, ATP molecule is
synthesised when H+ pass through ATP ase.
II. Light reactions of photosynthesis involves photochemical
reactions.
III. Dark reaction of photosynthesis involves carbon fixation.
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IV. Splitting of water takes place on the inner surface of the
thylakoid memebrane.
Choose the option containing correct statements.
(a) I.III, and IV.
(b) I,II and IV.
(c) I,II,III and IV.
(d) I,II and III

10 The elongation and improvement of the shape of apples is

brought about by
(a) Auxin 1 1
(b) ethylene
(c) Giberellic acid
(d) Cytokinin

11 The connecting link between glycolysis and Kerb’s cycle is

(a) Acetyl co –A 1 1
(b) Pyruvic acid.
(c) CO2
(d) None of the above

12 Two basic stages of cell-cycle are

(a) Interphase and M-phase/division phase. 1 1

(b) Karyokinesis and cytokinesis.
(c) Prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase.
(d) G1. S and G2- phases.

Question No. 13 to 16 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
questions selecting the appropriate option given below:

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

C. A is true but R is false.

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D. A is False but R is true.

Assertion –In C3- cycle, the first stable compound is a 3 Carbon

compound.
13. 1 1
Reason – In C4 plants, Calvin cycle is absent.

Assertion - Mitochondria and chloroplast are semiautonomous

organelles.
14. 1 1
Reason- These are forms by the division of pre-existing organelles as
well as they contain DNA, but lack protein synthesizing machinery.

Assertion -Viruses cause diseases and replicate when they are in the host cell.

15. Reason – Viruses have RNA or DNA as genetic material. 1 1

16 Assertion- The alimentary canal of frog is short.

Reason - Frogs are carnivorous. 1 1

SECTION –B (2 MARKS EACH)

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½ x4 2
=2
LABEL A,B,C,AND D and write down one feature of each region

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½ X4 2
=2

Identify the bacteria based on their shape

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½ 2
X4= 2

Figure above shows fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane.

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 Label X and Y , and write about the characteristic features of these
components.
“ All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates” 1 +1 2
20 Justify your answer =2

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1+1=2

What does the graph depict?

(OR)

Explain the special anatomy seen in C4 plants. What is it termed as?

What is its significance ½x4
=2

SECTION C ( 3 MARKS EACH)

22 What is meant by modification of root? 1
What type of modification of root is found in- 1/2x 4 3
(a) Banyan (b) turnip (c) Mangrove trees (d) maize =2

23 (a)Represent the formation of glyosidic bond between the monomers in a 2

disaccharide –Maltose. 1 3
(b) How is ribose different from glucose?

24 On visiting a mountainous region as part of educational trip students

observed many people natives of the area had swollen necks.
(a)What probable disease are these people suffering from? 1
(b) How is it caused?
(c ) What effects does this condition have in pregnancy? 1 3
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25 What is meant by growth rate? 1

Which of them shows higher relative growth rates justify.

(see diagram on next page)

2 3

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 (OR)
2
What are the assumptions made during the calculation of net gain of ATP
during cell respiration
1 3
Why are these assumptions not exactly valid in a living system?

26 With reference to Morphology of Frog answer the following:

(a) Name the structure frogs use to receive sound signals. Where are
they located? 1
(b) How do frogs respire when they are in the water?
(c) How will you distinguish a male frog from a female frog? 1 3

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27. (a)How do cells prepare for division? 2
(b) What occurs when the cells exit the G1 phase? 1 3

28 (a) Pyruvic acid is the end product of glycolysis. What are the three
metabolic fates of pyruvic acid under aerobic and anaerobic
conditions? Fill in suitably the blank boxes shown in the diagram.

½ x3=
1½

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(b)Why oxygen is an ultimate acceptor of electrons in ETS?
(c)Mention the significance of F0 – F 1 component in the 1½
mitochondria.

SECTION D
29 Remi, aged 55, who works in a publication house suffered from severe
back pain for the last three months. She visited a doctor who explained
that it was due to some hormone related and age-related issues. He also
suggested that she should bring some changes in her dietary habits,
sitting posture during her work at office and also avoid continuous sitting
for long periods.
a)Name the disorder that Remi is likely to be suffering from. 1
b)Why is it common in aged women than in men?

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 c)What are the number of vertebrae in the different regions in the 1 4
vertebral column of humans.
OR 2
c)What preventive measures should be taken to avoid such health
problem.

30 A Biology teacher fixed five cards on the board that marked A, T, C, U,

G. She asked Rakesh to pick up the card or cards that indicate Nitrogen
bases that are not common to all nucleic acids. 1
a) Which card would Rakesh correctly pick from the five?
b) Of the N-bases picked by Rakesh which does not form 1
Hydrogen bonding with other nucleic acids? 4
c) Name the components of Nucleic acids.
OR 2
c) Mention two functions of Nucleic acids.

SECTION –E
31 In Pteridophytes, the main plant body is a sporophyte which is
differentiated into true root, stem and leaves. These organs possess well
differentiated vascular tissues.
(i) What are sporophylls?
(ii) What are heterospores? Give an example of Pteridophyta which
shows heterospory. 1 x5 5
(iii) Name the male and female reproductive organs of Pteridophyta. =5
(iv) What is prothallus?
(v) Which event in pteridophytes is a precursor to seed habit and is
considered as an important step in evolution.
(OR)
(i) What is the special feature of Archaebacteria?
(ii) Cyanobacteria and heterotrophic bacteria have been clubbed
together in Eubacteria of Kingdom-Monera as per the five-
kingdom classification, even though the two are vastly
different from each other. Is this grouping of the two types of
taxa in the sane kingdom justified? If so, Why? 1 5
(iii) What are Chemosynthetic bacteria?
(iv) State any two useful roles of heterobacteria 2
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32 (i)Explain briefly the steps involved in Nerve impulse transmission 3
through a nerve fibre.

(ii)Identify the types of neurons shown in the figure given above-A, B, C. 2

Which one of the types is seen only in embryonic stages?
(OR)
(i) What is the role of the girdles in the skeletal system?
(ii) Describe the three types of ribs?
(iii) Differentiate between red muscle fibres and white muscle 1
fibres? (2 points)
(iv) Which substance is responsible for lubricating the freely 1½ 5
movable joint at the shoulder?
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(i)Explain the auto regulatory function of the kidneys. 3 5
(ii) Differentiate between cortical nephrons and juxta
medullary nephrons 1
(iii)label a, b, c, d in the diagram of renal corpuscle.

(OR)
(a) Explain how carbon di oxide is transported in the blood?
(b) What is the role of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase? 3
(c) Why is cigarette smoking injurious to lungs? 1 5
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