Sample Question Paper.

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BIOLOGY (044)Theory
Class-XI, Session: 2023-24

SOLVED
Time Allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marka:h
General Instruetions
Al questions are omlsorv. 33 guestions. All questions areofconpuisory.
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16 quehasstions ofi markand
firv sctions cach: Scction-B has 5gurstions 2 marks each; Section-Chas 7questions of mav:
Section-E as 3 questions of 5marks each
There is no orerall
Ch. Sation- D haschoice. 4 marks
internalofchoices
Horveer,Questios
2casr-ased have beenand
cach; provided in some questions. Astudent has to attempt only one
of the alternativs in such questions.
shonld be dravn.
Wherve neessary, neat and properly labeled diagrams

Section -A
Aperson breathes in some volume of air by forced inspiration after havingaforced expiration. This quantity ofar
1.
taken in is:
(A) Total lung capacity (B) Tidal volume (C) Vital capacity (D) Inspiratory capacity
2 Ethvlene is used for
(A) Retarding ripening of tomatoes (B) Hastening of ripening of fruits
(D) Both (B) and (C)
(C) Slowing down the ripening of apples
3. Match the following and choose the correct option:
Group A Group B
(i Without fertilisation
a Aleurone layer
(b) Parthenocarpic fruit (ii) Nutrition
(c Ovule (iii) Double fertilisation
(d) Endosperm (iv)Seed
(B) a-i, b-i, c-iv, d-ii (C) a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-ii (D) a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
(A) a-i, b-ii,c-iü, d-iv
4 The role of ABA is antagonistic to: AD1
(B) Gibberellic acid (C) Cytokinin (D) LAA
(A) Ethylene
across resting membrane is negatively charged. This is due to differential distribution of the
5. Potential difference 1
following ions. (B) CO, and CI ions
(A) Na and K* ions
(D) Ca and CI ions.
(C) Cat and Mgt* ions 1
6. Corpus luteum secretes a hormone called:
(C) Aldosterone (D) Testosterone
(A) Prolactin (B) Progesterone 1
7 Afully grown tadpole larva of a frog respires through: (D) Tail fin
(A) Gills (B) Skin (C) Lungs
this type of symmetry but, their larvae exhitit
8 Identify the phylum among the following, in which adults exhibit
different symmetry.

(C) Aschelminthes Echinodermata

(A) Porifera (B) Coelenterata (D)
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wavelength (in nm) is called
(B) 390)- 430 plheotosynthetical(C)ly active40)-700
radiation(AR)?
760 - 100, 00
1

(0)
the pacenmaker of the heart from the given 1
(B) (iv) diagram.
(() (0) (D) ()

(a)-
(c) -(b)
(d)

Man nhysico-chemical processes are enzyme-mediated. Which of the following

reatonsis not enzyme-mediated lin
biological system? 1
A Dissolving CO, in water (B) Untwining the two strands of
DNA
OHvdrolysis of sucrose
(D) Formation of peptide bond
. ldentify the given stage shown in the diagram: 1
(A) Late prophase (B) Early Prophase
() Interphase (D) Metaphase.
Directions: In the following questions, Astatemernt of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice as:
A) Both Aand R are true and Ris the correct explanation of A.
B Both Aand Rare true but Ris NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) Ais true but R is false.
D) Ais false but R is true.
13. Assertion (A): Bryophytes are successful land plants. 1

Reason (R): They grow successfully on land but require water for the completion of their life cycle.
14 Assertion (A): Arthritis or inflammation of a joint makes the joint painful.
Reason (R): Some toxic substances are deposited at the joint.
15. Assertiorn (A): Nephridia are present in earthworms. 1
Reason (R): They help in respiration.
l6. Assertion (A): Mitochondria help in cellular respiration
Keason (R):Mitochondria have enzymes for dark reaction.
Section -B
i. Omnis cellula-e-cellula', Whogave this statement and what does it mean ? 2
18,

(a) Name the type of joint represented in the given diagram.

(b) Whatis the significance of the fluid present between this type of joint?
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N-¢-C-EH CH,OH
OH OH H
(1) (ü)
(a) Name the type of bond highlighted in the given diagram (0) and (").
(b) Define each type of bond highlighted in the given diagram () and (i), respectively. 2

20. (a) What is placentation?

(b) ldentify the given type of placentation.
21. Endoparasites are found inside the host body. They live in their tissues and internal organs and
survive on their nutrition.
2
(a) Mention the special structure,possessed by these parasites.
(b) How these structures help the host survive in those conditions.
OR
(a) Study the given table and
Fill up the spaces appropriately.
Phylum/Class Excretory organ Circulatory organ Respiratory organ
Lungs/Gills/Tracheal system
|Arthropoda
Nephridia Closed Skin/Parapodia
Metanephridia Open
Amphibia Closed Lung
(b) Define the scientific term used for cold-blooded animals.
Section -C
22. (a) Label the given diagram of V.S. of maize seed:
2

(b) Write down the function of part (2.)

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, dalvsinsipidus is
different om diabetes )ellius t
al
espiralion
thepoeSsofrespiralion,requneS OVen. ln plants, oNvgenis aken inhy stomata, lenticos and root hairs, During
O\\Rn is ulilised and carbon diovide and wateris releaed along with energy molecules
ihe
twoialevents in anaeobic Tespiation? Where does 3
IWhy anaerobic espiralion vields much less cnergythan aerobic thec take placc?
Labelthe different Omonents of actin respiraion?
filaent in the diagram given below.

Nanethe part which helps in cross-bridge

h Mentiontheinital|fixation in C,pathway. fomalion.
'nder oncentralion
high
phosyhoglvolate.
of O,, RuBY binds
with O, and forms one molecule of phosphoglycerate and
3
ia) What is this process called?
(is this proes called a wasteful
Name three cell organelless
process?
(c) involved in this process.
OR
The term glycolysis originated from the Greek words, glycos for sugar and lysis for splitting. It is a metabolic
pathway given by G. Embden, Otto Meyerhoff, and J. Parna A
Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?
() Mention the endproduct.
Which intermediate compound is a connecting link
between glycolysis and Kreb's cycle?
28. Why bryophytes do not attain great heights?
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Section -D
A Study the given structure of cyanobacteria and answer the following questions: 4
(al Name the reserve food material in cyanobacteria.
OR
Name the type of substance which surrounds the colonies of
blue-green algae.
(b) () Name the pigments present in cyanobacteria.
(ü) Namethe type ofreproduction through whichbluegreen
(c) Name the kingdom which includes cyanobacteria. algaereproduces.

30 4

S. No. Major pigments Stored food Cellwall Flagellar number

and position of
insertion
chlorophyll a, b Starch Cellulose 2-8, equal apical
chlorophyll a, c, fucoxanthin Cellulose and algin 2, unequal lateral
chlorophyl a, d, phycoerythrin Floridean starch Absent
e) White the common names for the groups respective to their characteristics from the given table.
(b) Write the stored food material for group "2.
(o) Writethecell wall composition for group'3.
OR
Ihere are millions of living organisms on earth. All these living organisms differ in shape, size, colour, habitat and
hany other characteristics. To understand their origin, diversity, distribution and interrelationship, the scientists
nave devised mechanisms toclasify all ofthem. Classification of living organisms help in revealing the relationship
vetveen various organism1s. It also helps in making the study of organisms easy and organised.
t) Name the scientist whomade asignificant contribution of field of classification.
Il living organisms are linked to one another. Why?
Whal is the important criteria in the present day lassilication?
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BIOLOGY, C
Section-E
S1. On the usis ot the given table answer the following
questors
S.,No White muscle fibre
Red muscle fibre
() They are thin and smaller in size. They are thick and larger in size.
(ti) They are red in colour. They are whitein colour.
(iii) They contain numerous mitochondria.
They containless number of mitochondria.
They carry outfast work for short duration,
(iv) They cary out sloy and sustained contractions
for a long period.
(v) They do not undergo fatigue. They undergo early fatigue.
(a) Why red muscle fibre are red in colour?
(b) What is muscBe fatigue? How is it caused?
(e) Give examples of lboth the muscle fibre.
OR
follows:
In the following diagram shows the mvofibrils in different state of action. Answer the questions as
Thin flanment Thick filaments
(actin) (myosin) Z line
Z line M line

4444444444444HHHHH*

Iband A
band Iband

(A)

A band Iband
I band
(B)
(a) What is the state of myofibrils in (A) and (B) respectively?
(b) What are I band and Aband also called as respectively?
(c) Which ion is responsible for contraction or relaxation of myofibrils
to
32. Eukaryotic cels are present in protista, plants, animals and fungi. Cytoplasmn is divided into compartments due 5
the presence of membrane bound organelles.
(a) Name two cell-organelles that are double membrane bound.
(b) What are the characteristics of these two organelles?
(c) State their functions and draw labelled diagrams of both.
OR
The genetic material is contained in the chromosomes of the cell. The chromosome has different parts; arms,
secondary constrictions, and centromere.
(a) What is a centromere?
(b) How does the position of centromere form the basis of classification of chromosomes?
of chrómoSomes.
(c) Support your answer with a diagram showing the position of centromere on different types
33. Explain briefly the structural levels of proteins.
OR
What are the methods of passage of substances across the cell membrane?