Section - A: Sample Paper 1 ICSE Class X 2023-24 Biology Science Paper - 3

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Sample Paper 1
ICSE Class X 2023-24
Biology
Science Paper - 3
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. Answer to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
2. You will not be allowed to write during first 15 minutes.
3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
5. Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.
6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
SECTION - A
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)
QUESTION 1.
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)
(i) A plant cell may burst when:

(a) Turgor pressure equalises wall pressure.
(b) Turgor pressure exceeds wall pressure.
(c) Wall pressure exceeds turgor pressure.
(d) None of the above.
(ii) Loss of water (cell sap) through a cut stem is called ...............
(a) Bleeding (b) Guttation
(c) Transpiration (d) Injury
(iii) The ventral root ganglion of the spinal cord contains cell bodies of the :
(a) Motor neuron (b) Sensory neuron
(c) Intermediate neuron (d) Association neuron
(iv) Which among the following diseases is caused by water pollution?

(a) measles (b) tuberculosis
(c) haemophilia (d) typhoid
(v) Pulse wave is mainly caused by the

(a) Systole of the left ventricle (b) Systole of atria.
(c) Diastole of atria. (d) Systole of the right ventricle.
(vi) Assertion (A): Most minerals must enter the root by active absorption into the cytoplasm
of epidermal cells.
Reason (R): This transportation needs energy in the form of ATP. Some ions also move into
the epidermal cells passively.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
(vii) The human ancestor who has a cranial capacity of 850-1000 cc.
(a) Homo Habilis (b) Cro-Magnon
(c) Homo sapiens (d) Homo erectus
(viii) The nephron discharge their urine at the

(a) urinary bladder (b) urethra
(c) renal pyramid (d) renal pelvis
(ix) A de-starched plant is one whose:

(a) leaves are free from chlorophyll (b) aerial parts are free from starch
(c) leaves are free from starch (d) plant is free from starch.
(x) Excretion primarily involves

(a) removal of all byproducts during anabolism
(b) removal of byproducts during anabolism
(c) throwing out excess water
(d) removal of nitrogenous wastes
(xi) Synthesis phase in the cell cycle is called so, because of the synthesis of more:
(a) RNA (b) RNA and proteins
(c) DNA (d) Glucose
(xii) A device to measure the growth in length of a plant is :

(a) Sphygmomanometer (b) Manometer
(c) Auxanometer (d) None of these
(xiii) Robert Malthus in his Essay on Population stated that

(a) population grows at arithmetic rate and the food at the geometric rate
(b) population grows at the same rate as the food
(c) population can grow indefinitely if enough food is provided
(d) population grows at geometric rate and the food at the arithmetic rate
(xiv) Which of the following cellular structures always disappears during mitosis and meiosis?
(a) Plasma membrane (b) Nucleolus and nuclear envelope
(c) Plastids (d) None of these
(xv) The chamber of heart which send deoxygenated blood to the lungs
(a) right auricle (b) left ventricle
(c) left auricle (d) right ventricle
QUESTION 2.
(i) Name the following: [5]

(a) Structural and functional unit of the kidney.
(b) The tissue that transports manufactured starch from the leaves to all parts of plants.
(c) Father of Genetics.
(d) The two portions of adrenal gland.
(e) The tissue that connects two cerebral hemispheres.
(ii) Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in the correct order, so as to be in a logical
sequence beginning with the term that is underlined. [5]
(a) Diencephalon, Cerebellum, Cerebrum, Midbrain
(b) Distal convoluted tubule, Loop of Henle, Proximal convoluted tubule, Collecting duct.
(c) Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase.
(d) Gestation, Ovulation, Fertilisation, Parturition.
(e) Fibrin, Thrombokinase, Thrombin, Fibrinogen.
(iii) Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [5]

The middle ear contains three tiny bones (a) ............, (b) ........... and (c) .............. and an
(d) .............., which connects the cavity of the midde ear with the throat. The three bones
are collectively called the (e) ............
(iv) Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which others
belong. [5]
(a) GH, ADH, TSH, FSH
(b) I/31, Cobalt-60, X-rays, Osmium-186
(c) Kneejerk, Closing ofthe eye, Peristaltic reflex, Learning process
(d) Colour blindness, Albinism, Cancer, Haemophilia
(e) Goitre, Cretinism, Myxoedema, Diabetes
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(v) Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in Column II and rewrite
the correct matching pairs. [5]
Column I Column II
A. Forea 1. Memory
B. lodopsin 2. Haploid
C. Sneezing 3. Colour vision
D. Sperm 4. Simple reflex
E. Cerebrum 5. Retina
6. Hindbrain
7. Lens
SECTION - B
(Attempt any four questions.)
QUESTION 3.
(i) What does “like begets” means? [1]
(ii) Give scientific reason for the statement Colour blindness is more common in men than in
women. [2]
(iii) How many meiotic divisions are necessary to produce 100 pollen grains ? [2]
(iv) The given figure represents a certain phenomenon that occurs during meiosis: [2]
(a) Name of the phenomenon.
(b) Define the phenomenon.
(v) In a certain species of animals black fur (B) is dominant over brown fur (b). Predict a
genotype and phenotype of the offspring when both parents are Bb or have heterozygous
black fur. [3]
QUESTION 4.
(i) What is the role played by the inguinal canal? [1]
(ii) How are test tube babies formed ? [2]

(iii) What is Adrenal Virilism ? What causes this condition ? [2]
(iv) Draw a labelled diagram of the inner ear. [2]
(v) Given figure is the outline of the human body. Redraw the same and then place the following
organs in the correct position and label them : [3]
1-Thyroid gland; 2-Windpipe; 3-Diaphragm; 4-Right and left lungs; 5-Right and left kidneys;
6-Adrenal glands.
(a) Name the hormone produced by the thyroid gland and state its function in the body.
(b) What would a child suffer from if there was hyposecretion of this gland ?
QUESTION 5.
(i) Define photophosphorylation. [1]
(ii) Draw a simplified diagram of a chloroplast. [2]
(iii) Explain briefly – During the day transpiration and photosynthesis are interlinked. [2]
(iv) One rotten orange can spoil the whole basket full of oranges. Give reason. [2]
(v) Mention any three adaptations found in plants to favour the process of photosynthesis. [3]
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is aqueous humour ? [1]
(ii) Given alongside is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an animal
cell : [2]
(a) Name the parts labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4.

(b) What is the function of part 3?
(iii) Study the diagram given below which represents a stage during the mitotic cell division and
answer the questions that follow : [2]
(a) Identify the stage giving suitable reasons.

(b) Name the parts numbered 1 and 2.
(iv) (a) State the internal factors which affect photosynthesis. [2]
(b) What is the by-product of photosynthesis ?
(v) The diagram shows some movement in plants. [3]

(a) What is the aim of the experiment?
(b) Why does the plant move towards the light source?
(c) What is geotropism?
QUESTION 7.
(i) What is natural selection by Darwin ? [1]
(ii) Explain the theory of inheritance of acquired characters. [2]
(iii) Name the blood vessel which has got the maximum amount of glucose and give reasons for
your answer. [2]
(iv) The need to limit the size of the family is more vital today than ever before. Give two
reasons. [2]
(v) Study the given figure and answer the following questions : [3]
(i) What does the figure depict ?
(ii) Write two sources of the figure.
QUESTION 8.
(i) Define Osmosis [1]
(ii) Write down the difference between Artery and Vein [2]
(iii) Explain how the human eye adapts itself to bright light and dim light. [2]
(iv) Define BOD. What is its use ? [2]

(v) The diagram given represents the double circulation in human begins. [3]
(a) Why is it called double circulation ?

(b) What is the difference in the composition of blood between pulmonary artery and
pulmonary vein ?
(c) Rewrite and complete the following sentences by inserting the correct word in the space
indicated.
The blood vessel that begins and ends in capillaries is the______
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Sample Paper 2
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) Marine fish when placed in tap water bursts because of :

(a) Endosmosis (b) Exosmosis
(c) Diffusion (d) Plasmolysis
(ii) Turgor pressure helps in the opening and closing of ...............

(a) Lenticels (b) Cuticle
(c) Stomata (d) All of the above
(iii) Which one of the following is mainly associated with the maintenance of the posture ?
(a) Cerebrum (b) Cerebellum
(c) Thalamus (d) Pons
(iv) Which one the following is an example of pollutant ?

(a) A rat entering your kitchen.
(b) The dust raised during road-cleaning.
(c) CO2 given out by the respiring organisms.
(d) The heat given out while cooking food.

(v) The nearest organ to which the heart supplies oxygenated blood is
(a) kidney (b) heart
(c) lung (d) intestine
(vi) Assertion: A special type of diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane is

known as osmosis.
Reason: The net direction of osmosis depends on the pressure gradient.
assertion.
(vii) The name Homo Sapiens can be assigned to

(a) Cro-Magnon man (b) Peking man
(c) Shivalik man (d) Java man
(viii) The chief nitrogenous waste in mammals is

(a) ammonia (b) uric acid
(c) urea (d) amino acids
(ix) A plant is kept in a dark cupboard for about 48 hours before conducting an experiment on
photosynthesis to:
(a) Remove starch from the plant.
(b) Ensure that starch is not translocated from the leaves.
(c) Remove chlorophyll from the leaf of the plant.
(d) Remove starch from the experimental leaf.
(x) Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

(a) Urine is hypertonic in distal convoluted tubule
(b) When the urine passes into collecting tubule, it becomes hypotonic
(c) Urine becomes more and more hypotonic as it passes through Henle’s loop
(d) Both (a) and (c)
(xi) After Mitosis, a female human cell will have :

(a) 44 + XX chromosomes. (b) 22 + X chromosomes.
(c) 22 + Y chromosomes. (d) 44 + XY chromosomes.
(xii) sunflower plant bends towards the sun. It is ______response.

(a) Thigmonastic (b) Photonastic
(c) Thermonastic (d) Seismonastic
(xiii) The theory of Natural Selection was proposed by
(a) Darwin (b) Lamarck
(c) Wallace (d) Mendel
(xiv) The two chromatids of a metaphase chromosome represent:

(a) Homologous chromosome of a diploid set
(b) Replicated chromosomes to be separated at anaphase
(c) Non-homologous chromosomes joined at the centromere
(d) Matemal and paternal chromosomes joined at the centromere
(xv) The opening of right atrium into right ventricle of human heart is guarded by
(a) mitral valve (b) tricuspid valve
(c) pulmonary semilunar valves (d) bicuspid valve
QUESTION 2.

(a) Knot like mass of blood capillaries inside the Bowman’s capsule.
(b) The tissue responsible for the ascent of sap in plants.
(c) The branch of science which deals with heredity.
(d) The Master gland of the body.
(e) Response to a stimulus Without intervention of the will of an animal.
(a) Anterior lobe of pituitary, Adrenocorticotropin releasing hormone, Glucocorticoids,
Adrenal cortex, ACTH.
(b) Morula, Foetus, Blastocyst, Zygote, Embryo.
(c) Receptor, Effector, Stimulus, CNS, Response.
(d) Tubular secretion, Glomerular filtrate, Tubular reabsorption, Excretion, Reabsorption
of water.
(e) Cochlea, Malleus, Pinna, Stapes, Incus.

Ozdne is an allotropic form of (a) .............. It forms a sort of (b) .............. high up in the
atmosphere. It prevents the harmful type of (c) ............... coming down from the sun.
Certain gaseous compounds such as (d) .............. released from refrigerators and packing
material (e) ................, rise into the atmosphere.
(iv) Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which the others
belong. [5]
(a) DDT, Flyash, Biomedical waste, Brick kilns.
(b) Sewage, Detergents, Loudspeaker, Oil spills.
(c) Thrombin, Fibrinogen, Fibrin, Trypsin
(b) Auxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Acetic acid.
(e) Tear, Sweat, Insulin, Urine.

(v) Match the items in Column I with those in Column II and write down the matching pairs
(some may not match). [5]
Column I Column II
A. Acrosome 1. An embryo which looks like human baby.
B. Gestaion 2. Luteinzing hormone
C. Menopause 3. Ovum producing cells
D. Foetus 4. Semen
E. Oogenesis 5. Spermatozoa
6. Complete stoppage of menstrual cycle.
7. Time taken by a fertillsed egg unit the

delivery of a baby.
8. Hindbrain
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) Give an example of an established genetic trait in human being. [1]
(ii) What is genetic disease? Name two genetic diseases. [2]
(iii) Why is variation seen in progeny ? [2]
(iv) With the help of neat sketches show how cytokinesis differs in a plant cell and in an animal
cell. [2]
(v) Find out the progeny of a marriage between a colour blind man and a carrier woman. [3]

QUESTION 4.
(i) Give biological explanations for the following : [1]

The placenta is an important structure for the development of a foetus.
(ii) What is sexual reproduction ? [2]
(iii) Name the hormones whose deficiency causes : [2]

(a) Diabetes mellitus
(b) Diabetes insipidus
(iv) The figure below shows a diagrammatic representation of a certain phenomenon pertaining
to nervous system. [2]
(a) Label the part 1 to 5.

(b) What phenomenon does the diagram represent?
(v) The figure below represents the female reproductive organs of the humans : [3]
(a) How does the human embryo developing in the uterus obtain its nourishment ?
(b) Which structure protects and nourishes the developing embryo ?
(c) Define ovulation.

QUESTION 5.
(i) What is meant by photolysis of water ? [1]
(ii) Distinguish between Light and Dark reaction. [2]
(iii) Explain briefly [2]

How the rate of transpiration is affected on :
(a) a windy day
(b) a foggy day
(iv) Sunflower head point towards the sun. Explain. [2]
(v) Mention any three points in which respiration is exactly opposite of photosynthesis. [3]
QUESTION 6.
(i) Give any two functions of aqueous humour. [1]
(ii) Given alongside is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an animal
cell : [2]
Name the stage that comes just after the stage shown in the diagram. Draw a well labelled
diagram of this stage.
(iii) The figure shows a certain stage in cell division in a cell with 4 chromosomes. [2]
(a) Name the parts labelled A and B.
(b) What is C ? Give its function.
(iv) (a) What are the raw materials required for photosynthesis ? [2]
(b) What happens when chlorophyll gets excited in the presence of light ?
(v) Give reasons for the following: [3]

(a) Exogenous application of auxin fails to enhance growth in an intact plant.
(b) Gibberellic acid is able to induce reversal of dwarfism in many genetically dwarf plants.
(c) Rice plants infected by fungus Gibberella fugikuroi grow foolishly tall.
QUESTION 7.
(i) What is evolution? [1]
(ii) Taking an example explain the theory of use and disuse. [2]
(iii) What are the sounds produced during heart beat ? [2]
(iv) Why resources cannot keep pace with the rising population? Give two examples. [2]
(v) The given figure shows air pollution. Study the figure and answer the following questions.
[3]
(a) Write the sources of air pollution.
(b) What are the effects of it? Give three points.
(c) How would you control it?

QUESTION 8.
(i) Define Isotonic solution [1]
(ii) Write down the difference between Red blood cell and White blood cell [2]
(iii) The diagram shows a section of the human brain. Answer the questions that follow : [2]
(a) Name the parts labelled A, B and C.
(b) Give the main function of each of the parts A, B and C.
(iv) Define thermal pollution. What are its effects ? [2]
(v) How skin, and blood help in providing defence mechanisms ? [3]
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Sample Paper 3
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) The pressure developed in the roots due to continuous inward movement of water by cell to
cell osmosis :
(a) Root pressure. (b) Wall pressure.
(c) Turgor pressure. (d) Air pressure.
(ii) Root pressure is built up due to cell-to-cell ...............

(a) Imbibition (b) Osmosis
(c) Diffusion (d) Absorption
(iii) The number of Spinal nerves in a human being are:

(a) 31 pairs (b) 10 pairs
(c) 21 pairs (d) 30 pairs
(iv) The prime source of chlorofluorocarbons is:
(a) Refrigeration equipments (b) Vehicular emissions

(c) Industrial effluents (d) Domestic sewage
(v) Thrombokinase is:

(a) an antibody (b) an enzyme
(c) released by platelets (d) a waste product
(vi) Assertion: In hypertonic solution, a plant cell shrinks.

Reason: Due to plasmolysis in hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cells.
assertion.
(vii) Most of the cave paintings discovered are associated with

(a) Homo erectus (b) Cro-Magnon man
(c) Neanderthal man (d) Dryopithecus
(viii) Glomerulus receives the blood through

(a) efferent arteriole (b) afferent arteriole
(c) vasa rectae (d) renal vein
(ix) Gigantism and acromegaly are due to

(a) hyposecretion of thyroxine (b) hyposecretion of growth hormone
(c) hypersecretion of thyroxine (d) hypersecretion of growth hormone
(x) A single highly coiled tube where sperms are stored, gets concentrated and mature is known
as
(a) Epididymis (b) Vas efferentia
(c) Vas deferens (d) Seminiferous tubule
(xi) At the end of______Cytokinesis is completed.

(a) Metaphase (b) Prophase
(c) Interphase (d) Telophase
(xii) Which of the following is a plant hormone?

(a) Thyroxine (b) Insulin
(c) Oestrogen (d) Cytokinin
(xiii) The human ancestor who was called as handy man.

(a) Neanderthals (b) Homo erectus
(c) Cro-Magnon (d) Homo-Habilis

(xiv) Select the correct statement about G 1 phase:

(a) Cell is metabolically inactive
(b) DNA in the cell does not replicate
(c) It is not a phase of synthesis of macromolecules
(d) Cell stops growing
(xv) The left ventricle possesses a thicker wall than right ventricle because
(a) it receives deoxygenated blood from left atrium.
(b) it receives oxygenated blood from left atrium.
(c) it pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart.
(d) it pumps deoxygenated blood out of the heart
QUESTION 2.

(a) The organ which produces urea.
(b) The pressure responsible for the movement of water molecules across the cortical cells
of the root.
(c) The chromosomes responsible for sex determination.
(d) The cause of diabetes mellitus.
(e) Most important part of the nervous system.
(ii) Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in correct order so as to be in a logical sequence
beginning with the term that is underlined. [5]
(a) Stoma, Mesophyll cells, Intercellular space, Substomatal space.
(b) Water molecules, Grana, Photons, Hydrogen and hydroxyl.
(c) S, G2 , M, G1
(d) Afferent arteriole, Renal artery, Efferent arteriole, Glomerulus.
(e) Neanderthal man, Homo erectus, Cro-Magnon, Homo sapiens

Dark (light-independent) reaction involves transfer of (a) ............... from NADPH through
a series of chemical reactions, to combine with (b) .............. to produce (c) ............ by using
energy
from ATP. Light reaction occurs in chlorophyll-containing (d) .............. of chloroplasts
whereas (e) .............. occurs in stroma.
belong. [5]
(a) Pod colour, Pod shape, Plant height, Plant shape
(b) Plasma, RBCs, WBCs, Platelets
(c) Stomata, Hydathodes, Stoma, Lenticels
(d) DDT, Sewage, Vegetable peels, Livestock waste
(e) CO2, N2O, CH4, O2
Column I Column II
A. Diabetes insipidus 1. Anterior pituitary
B. Addison’s disease 2. Posterior pituitary
C. Myxoeddema 3. Adrenal cortex
D. Acromegaly 4. Thyroid
E. Diabetes mellitus 5. Pancreas
6. Parathyroid
7. Adrenal medulla
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) What is genome? [1]
(ii) Explain the structure of a chromosome. [2]
(iii) What is DNA fingerprinting ? [2]
(iv) The figure A and B show two types of chromosomes, identify them and write the
difference. [2]
(v) Find out the progeny of a marriage between a normal man and a carrier haemophilic
woman. [3]

QUESTION 4.
(i) Some women have facial hair like beard and moustache.Give reason [1]
(ii) What are secondary sexual characters? [2]
(iii) Make a very simple outline sketch of the human body and locate different endocrine glands
and their position in it. [2]
(iv) At the start of a race, athletes react to a starter gun. This reaction involves a number of
events. [2]
(a) In the box below, put the following events in correct order. The first one has been done
for you.
(a) Co-ordination by brain
(b) Detection by receptors
(c) Stimulus
(d) Response
(e) Effector change
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(b) Write one difference between voluntary and reflex action.
(v) The diagram given below shows the male urinogenital system of a human being. Study the
diagram and answer the questions that follow : [3]
(a) Label the parts numbered 1 to 8.

(b) Name the corresponding structure of part (4) in female reproductive system.
(c) What is the role of part ?

QUESTION 5.
(i) Write the full form of NADP and ATP. [1]
(ii) Distinguish between Producers and Consumers [2]
(iii) Explain briefly –The leaves of certain plants roll up on a bright sunny day. [2]
(iv) Give example of the following: [2]

(a) Chemotropism
(b) Thigmotropism
(c) Phototropism
(v) The diagram shows how carbon compounds are recycled. [3]
(a) Name the processes shown by the arrows B, C, D and E.

(b) Name a type of organism you expect to be named in box A.
(c) State one other way in which the amount of carbon dioxide can be increased.
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is vitreous humour ? [1]

(ii) The diagram below represents a stage during cell division. Study the same and then answer
the questions that follow : [2]
(a) Name the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3.

(b) Identify the above stage and give a reason to support your answer.
(a) Name the type of division with a logic reason.
(b) Name the stage before and the stage after the stage shown in the diagram.
(iv) (a) What is the advantage of destarching a plant before the start of the photosynthetic
experiment ? [2]
(b) How do you destarch a plant ?
(v) Give reasons for the following: [3]

(a) Rice plants infected by fungus Gibberella fugikuroi grow foolishly tall.
(b) In pineapple, auxin is used.
(c) Abscisic acid is also called stress hormone.
QUESTION 7.
(i) State the features Neanderthals with respect to bipedalism, cranial capacity and chin. [1]

(ii) What function did the wisdom teeth perform? [2]
(iii) What is the function of chordae tendineae ? [2]
(iv) Write any two major reasons for the population explosion in the world. [2]
(v) Given below is a representation of a kind of pollution. Study the same and answer the
questions that follow: [3]
(a) Name the kind of pollution.

(b) List any three common sources of this pollution.
(c) Mention three harmful effects of this pollution on human health.
QUESTION 8.
(i) Define Endosmosis [1]
(ii) Write down the difference between Blood and Lymph [2]
(iii) (a) Name the three protective membranes covering the brain. [2]
(b) Name the basic unit of the brain.
(iv) What are the effects of noise pollution ? [2]
(v) Give the composition and functions of blood. [3]
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Sample Paper 4
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) When a cell is placed in a______solution it becomes plasmolysed.

(a) Distilled water (b) Hypertonic
(c) Isotonic. (d) Hypotonic
(ii) Drops of water along the leaf margin are due to excessive ...............
(a) Transpiration (b) Root Pressure
(c) Osmotic Pressure (d) Wall Pressure
(iii) The number of cranial nerves in humans are :

(a) 12 (b) 31 pairs
(c) 31 (d) 12 pairs
(iv) Eutrophication leads to death of fish due to

(a) increased O2 content (b) increased algal content
(c) decreased algal content (d) decreased O2 content
(v) The chamber of heart which send deoxygenated blood to the lungs
(a) right auricle (b) left auricle
(c) right ventricle (d) left ventricle
(vi) Assertion: In the turgid state, the cell is balanced i.e. no water enters or leaves it.
Reason: The turgor pressure and the wall pressure balance each other and no absorption of
water occurs.
assertion.
(vii) The common ancestor to both man and ape is

(a) Dryopithecus (b) Australopithecus
(c) Sinanthropus (d) Homo erectus
(viii) Maximum amount of water from the glomerular filtrate is absorbed in.
(a) descending limbs of loop of Henle (b) ascending limb of loop of Henle
(c) proximal convoluted tubule (d) distal convoluted tubule
(ix) A gland which secretes both hormone and enzyme is

(a) pituitary (b) pancreas
(c) thyroids (d) adrenal
(x) The nephrons discharge their urine at the :

(a) Urinary bladder (b) Urethra
(c) Renal pelvis (d) Renal pyramid
(xi) The nitrogenous base Adenine always pairs with_______.

(a) Thymine (b) Guanine
(c) Cytosine (d) Thiamine
(xii) Which of the following shows thigmonastic response ?

(a) Insectivorous plants (b) Sun flower
(c) Lotus (d) Bryophyllum
(xiii) Vasectomy is cutting of

(a) vas deferens (b) fallopian tube
(c) seminal vesicle (d) seminiferous tubule
(xiv) Cell division by meiosis of a parent cell with 23 pairs of chromosomes will result in:
(a) 2 cells, each with 23 pairs of chromosomes.
(b) 2 cells, each with 23 single chromosomes.
(c) 4 cells, each with 23 pairs of chromosomes.
(d) 4 cells, each with 23 single chromosomes.

(xv) Bicuspid valve is present between

(a) right atrium and right ventricle (b) left atrium and right atrium
(c) right ventricle and left ventricle (d) left atrium and left ventricle
QUESTION 2.

(a) An organ that produces urea.
(b) Condition of a cell placed in hypotonic solution.
(c) A hereditary disease in which blood does not clot.
(d) Two hormones secreted by neurohypophysis.
(e) The part of brain associated with intelligence, sight, hearing and speech.
(ii) Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in the correct order so as to be in a logical
(a) Water moves from roots to stem, Water enters root, Water evaporates, Water moves
through stem.
(b) Ovulatory phase, Menstrual phase, Luteal phase, Follicular phase.
(c) Fertilisation, Sperm transport, Egg transport, Embryo.
(d) Root hair, Mineral and soil water, Xylem, Cortex.
(e) Left atrium, Lungs, Left ventricle, Aorta.
The pacemaker (SAN) is present near the opening of the (a) ............... and the (b) ...............
is found near the interauricular septum near the (c) .............. A bundle of muscle fibres
called (d) ........... begins from AVN and extends to the (e) ...............
(iv) Identify the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which the
others belong. [5]
(a) Pulmonary artery, Pulmonary vein, Posterior vena cava, Anterior vena cava.
(b) CO2, NO2, SO2, NH3
(c) ABA, NAA, IBA, 2, 4-D
(d) O2, CO2, H2S, NO2
(e) Paper, Metals, Polythene, DDT

Column I Column II
A. Thyroid gland 1. Stimulates reabsorption of water from renal tubules
B. Adrenal gland 2. Regulates basal metabolism
C. Pancreas 3. Stimulates production of thyroxine hormone
D. Posterior pituitary 4. lncreases heart rate
E. Anterior pituitar 5. Controls blood sugar
6. Decreases hearl rate
7. lnhrbits produclion of thyroxine hormone
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) Gametes are always pure. Comment. [1]
(ii) What is DNA? [2]
(iii) What is the significance of mitosis? [2]
(iv) In a certain species of animals black fur (B) is dominant over brown fur (b). Predict a
genotype and phenotype of the offsprings when both parents are Bb or have heterozygous
black fur. [2]
(v) Distinguish between: [3]

(a) Dominant allele and recessive allele.
(b) Mono-hybrid and di-hybrid cross.
QUESTION 4.
(i) What is the significance of amniotic fluid? [1]
(ii) What is the significance of human testis being located in the scrotum? [2]

(iii) Write briefly about : [2]

(a) Exophthalmic goitre (Symptoms and cause).
(b) Diabetes mellitus (symptoms and cause).
(iv) Difference between Ureter and Urethra [2]
(v) Given below is a diagram which represents the human male reproductive system and its
various parts. [3]
(a) Name the parts numbered 1 to 6.
(b) Mention one functional difference between parts 3 and 4.
(c) Name the three accessory glands of human male reproductive system.
QUESTION 5.
(i) Expand the abbreviation NADP. [1]
(ii) Distinguish between Respiration and Photosynthesis. [2]
(iii) Draw a neat diagram of the stomatal apparatus found in the epidermis of leaves and label
the stoma, guard cells, chloroplast,epidermal cells, cell wall and nucleus. [2]
(iv) State the physiological effects of auxin. [2]

(v) (a) Give the overall chemical equation of photosynthesis in green plants. [3]
(b) Mention two significant advantages of photosynthesis to the living world.
QUESTION 6.
(i) What are eyelids ? [1]
(ii) The diagram below represents a stage during cell division. Study the same and then answer
the questions that follow : [2]
(a) Mention where in the body this type of cell division OMITS.
(b) Name the stage prior to this stage and draw a diagram to represents the same.
(iii) The diagram represents the four stages of cell division. Study the diagram carefully and then
answer the following questions : [2]
(a) What are the four stages of cell division ?

(b) Label the various parts indicated after rearranging the four stages in sequential order.
(iv) (a) Which gaseous element forms the bulk of dry weight of plants ? [2]
(b) In which part of the visible light, the transpiration rate is the highest.

(v) The diagram shows an experiment on a type of tropic movement in plant. [3]
(a) What is the aim of the experiment?

(b) What is A and B ?
(c) What is the observation of this experiment?
QUESTION 7.
(i) Mention the period of living of Australopithecus and Homo erectus. [1]
(ii) Define evolution. [2]
(iii) Give one point of difference between the following on the basis of what is indicated within
brackets : [2]
(a) Red blood corpuscles and white blood corpuscles (function)
(b) Blood and Lymph (composition)
(c) Haemoglobin and Haemocyanin (pigment)
(iv) State two reasons for the increase of population in India. [2]
(v) The given figure shows water pollution. Study the figure and answer the following
questions. [3]
(a) What is water pollution?
(b) Write two effects of it.
(c) What are the sources of it?

QUESTION 8.
(i) Define: lurgor pressure [1]
(ii) Write down the difference between Auricles and Ventricles [2]
(iii) The diagram given below is an external view of the human brain. Study the same and
(a) Name the parts labelled A, B and C in the diagram.

(b) State the main functions of the parts labelled A and B.
(iv) List two measures each for controlling air pollution and water pollution. [2]
(v) How oxygen and food from the blood reach the cells ? Explain. [3]
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Sample Paper 5
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) A shoot from a balsam plant is kept in a beaker containing eosin solution (pink). The pink
colour will be distinctly seen in the :
(a) Xylem (b) Phloem
(c) Epidermis (d) Cortex
(ii) The removal of water in the form of water droplets along the margins of the leaf is called
...............
(a) Bleeding (b) Guttation
(c) Transpiration (d) Evaporation
(iii) Aqueous humour is present between the :

(a) Lens and Retina (b) Iris and Lens
(c) Cornea and Iris (d) Cornea and Lens
(iv) In the textbook, you came across Three Mile Island and Chernobyl disasters associated
with accidental leakage of radioactive wastes. In India, we had Bhopal gas tragedy. It is
associated with which of the following?
(a) CO2 (b) CFCs
(c) Methyl isocyanate (d) Methyl cyanate
(v) The exchange of gases, nutrients etc. are done by

(a) capillaries, veins and arteries (b) capillaries and arteries
(c) capillaries and veins (d) capillaries only
(vi) Assertion: Mineral nutrients are an essential constituent of the cell and help to synthesise
many compounds or enzymes in the cell.
Reason: The absorption of minerals from the soil is done by the roots only.
assertion.
(vii) Death rate is the number of death

(a) per hundred people per year (b) per hundred people per decade
(c) per thousand people per decade (d) per thousand people per year
(viii) The net pressure gradient that causes fluid to filter our of the glomeruli into the capsule is
(a) 75 mm Hg (b) 20 mm Hg
(c) 30 mm Hg (d) 50 mm Hg
(ix) Oxytocin is secreted by

(a) Posterior lobe of pituitary (b) Hypothalamus
(c) Anterior lobe of pituitary (d) Middle lobe of pituitary
(x) The structure that stores urine temporarily is :

(a) Ureter (b) Urethra
(c) Urinary bladder (d) Kidneys
(xi) Replication of DNA in the cell cycle occurs during the :

(a) G1 - phase (b) Anaphase
(c) S - phase (d) G2 - phase
(xii) What are Plant hormones called ?

(a) Hypohormones (b) Phytohormones
(c) Metahormones (d) Cytohormones
(xiii) MTP is advised by the doctor upto the pregnancy of

(a) 15 weeks (b) 12 weeks
(c) 20 weeks (d) 22 weeks
(xiv) How many mitotic divisions of a meristematic cell in a root tip are needed to produce 256
daughter cells?
(a) 8 (b) 16
(c) 32 (d) 64
(xv) When a doctor is recording your pulse, he is pressing on your wrist exactly on a
(a) artery (b) capillary
(c) vein (d) arteriole
QUESTION 2.

(a) The outer region of the kidney.
(b) The process by which water enters the root hair cell.
(c) The unit of heredity.
(d) The structure which controls the master gland.
(e) Two types of matter present in brain and spinal cord.
(a) Prophase, Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase
(b) Dendrites, Axon terminal, Cell body, Axon.
(c) Kidneys, Urethra, Bladder, Ureters.
(d) Ovulation, Implantation, Gestation, Fertilisation.
(e) Stimulus, Sensory neuron, Central nervous system, Receptor.

Heart beat occurs in two main phases (a) ........... and (b) ................. There are (c) ...............
valves in the heart to regulate the unidirectional flow of blood. Sharp closing of these valves
produces the (d) ................. and (e) .................. sounds.
(iv) Identify the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which others
belong. [5]
(a) Cornea, Choroid, Iris, Pupil
(b) Eutrophication, Oil spills, Algal bloom, Acid rain
(c) Dominance, Segregation, Independent assortment, Linkage
(d) Pineal, Thyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas
(e) Goitre, Cretinism, Myxoedema, Acromegaly

Column I Column II
A. Myxoedema 1. Hypothyrodism
B. Addison’s disease 2. Undersecretion of ACTH
C. Diabetes mellitus 3. Hypergrycemia
D. Adrenal virilism 4. Hypersecretion of sex corticoids
E. Acromegaly 5. Hyperthyroidism
6. Oversecretion oi growth hormone
7. Hyposecretion of sexcorticoids
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) A dog and a chicken have 78 chromosomes. But they are different from each other in many
aspects. Why? [1]
(ii) In a certain species of animals black fur (B) is dominant over brown fur (b). Predict a
genotype and phenotype of the offsprings when both parents are Bb or have heterozygous
black fur. [2]
(iii) State the importance of meiosis. [2]
(iv) Give scientific reason for the statement Colour blindness is more common in men than in
women. [2]
(v) (a) The smallest number of chromosome among the following: [3]
(a) Housefly (b) Mouse
(c) Frog (d) Ant
(b) Name two animals that have nineteen pairs of chromosome.
QUESTION 4.
(i) What are the four major parts of the male reproductive system ? [1]

(ii) State the functions of testis. [2]
(iii) Define : [2]

(a) Endocrine gland.
(b) Hormone
(iv) Difference between Afferent Arteriole and Efferent Arteriole [2]
(v) Complete the following statements : [3]

(a) The cell formed through fertilization is called (gamete, sperm cell, zygote, ovum).
(b) Which of the following organs develop first ? (liver, heart, kidneys, notochord).
(c) How old is the embryo when it becomes a foetus ? (2 weeks, 2 months, 5 months, 28
days).
(d) The mammalian ovum was discovered by (Hertwig, Von Baer, Schwann, Satoh).
(e) The acrosome of sperm contains (hydrolytic enzymes, mitochondria, DNA, RNA).
QUESTION 5.
(i) State the exact location of the Chloroplast. [1]
(ii) Give scientific reasons: [2]

(a) It is not possible to demonstrate respiration in green plants in daytime.
(b) Some leaves have shiny and green upper surface.
(iii) Briefly explain how the rate of transpiration is affected by [2]

(a) Intensity of light
(b) Humidity of the atmosphere
(iv) Demonstrate an experiment to prove hydrotropism. [2]
(v) Write in steps the light phase of photosynthesis. [3]
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is the function of eyelashes ? [1]

(ii) The diagram given below represents a certain stage of mitosis: [2]
(a) Identify the stage of cell division.

(b) Name the parts labelled A and B.
(iii) The given figure represents a certain phenomenon that occurs during meiosis: [2]
(a) Define the phenomenon.
(b) State the difference between chromosomes and chromatids.
(iv) (a) Other name for light and dark reaction. [2]
(b) Oxygen is a waste product of photosynthesis. Justify.

(v) (a) From the graphs A and B given below, what do you understand about India’s population
and birth and death rate? [3]
(b) Industrial, scientific and agricultural revolutions are the reasons for rapid rise in
population. Explain briefly.
QUESTION 7.
(i) What was the earlist defining human trait? [1]

(ii) With respect to disuse of organs, explain vermiform appendix and wisdom teeth. [2]
(iii) A mature mammalian erythrocyte lacks nucleus and mitochondria but is efficient in its
functioning. Explain by giving suitable reasons. [2]
(iv) Give biological reasons for the following statement : Cutting of trees should be
discouraged. [2]
(v) What is ozone hole? How are they produced? How it affects the life on the earth? [3]
QUESTION 8.
(i) Define: Exosmosis [1]
(ii) Write down the difference between Plasma and Serum [2]
(iii) (a) What are the structural and functional units of the brain ? [2]
(b) Mention the collective term for the membranes covering the brain.
(iv) Write two methods to control noise pollution. [2]
(v) Give the location and functions of bicuspid and tricuspid valve. [3]
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Sample Paper 6
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.
(i) Root hairs contain ...............

(a) Salt (b) water
(c) Cell sap (d) Minerals
(ii) Guttation mainly occurs during ...............

(a) Hot weather (b) Dry weather
(c) Windy day (d) warm humid weather
(iii) The circular opening in the centre of iris :

(a) Lens (b) Cornea
(c) Sclera (d) Pupil
(iv) International ozone day is on

(a) 11th July (b) 16th August
(c) 5th June (d) 16th September
(v) The opening of right auricle into the right ventricle is guarded by
(a) bicuspid valve (b) tricuspid valve
(c) aortic semi-lumar valve (d) Pulmonary semi-lunar valve
(vi) Assertion (A) The mineral essential for the functioning of the thyroid gland is iodine.
Reason (R) Use of iodised salt in food is recommended because iodine is the active ingredient
in the production of thyroxine.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are false
(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false
(d) Assertion is false and Reason is true
(vii) Population of World in 2012 was approximately

(a) 4 million (b) 7 billion
(c) 2 billion (d) 10 million
(viii) Excretion process involves

(a) removal of nitrogenous waste
(b) removal of bile pigments
(c) removal of by products of anabolism and catabolism
(d) All of the above
(ix) The child frightened by the loud noise, runs quickly to his mother.
Which substance helps in this response?
(a) Insulin (b) Adrenaline
(c) Amylase (d) Protease
(x) Angina pectoris is due to

(a) defective nutrition
(b) defective functioning of mitral valve
(c) infection by a virus
(d) chest pain due to inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle
(xi) Which of the following descriptions of mitosis is/ are correct?

(a) DNA synthesis occurs at the beginning of prophase.
(b) The nuclear envelope breaks down in prophase and reforms in telophase.
(c) The division of centromeres occurs in anaphase.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 1 and 2
(c) Only 2 and 3 (d) Only 1
(xii) In tropic movements, plant parts move

(a) away from the stimulus
(b) either towards or away from the stimulus
(c) only towards water
(d) towards the stimulus
(xiii) Darwin’s theory of evolution fails to explain the

(a) role of environment (b) overproduction
(c) origin and transmission of variations (d) survival of the fittest
(xiv) Which of the following might you find in the backbone of DNA?
(a) Phosphate group
(b) Hexose sugar
(c) Adenine
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 only
(c) 2 only (d) 1 and 2
(xv) Hepatic portal system starts from

(a) kidney to liver (b) liver to heart
(c) digestive system to liver (d) liver to kidney
QUESTION 2.
(i) Name of following:

(a) The main nitrogenous waste in man.
(b) The pressure exerted by cell contents on a plant cell wall.
(c) Number of pairs of autosomes in humans.
(d) The disease caused by iodine deficiency.
(e) The membrane covering the brain and spinal cord.
sequence beginning with the term that is underlined.
(a) Cytokinesis, G2-phase, Karyokinesis, S-phase.
(b) Reabsorption, Filtration, Secretion, Excretion.
(c) Eardrum, Sound wave, Vibration, Impulse.
(d) Loss of water, Transpiration, Stomata closed, Stomata flaccid.
(e) Sensory neuron, Receptor, Spinal cord, Motor neuron.
(iii) Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Blood platelets are produced in (a) ...............Their average life is (b) ................. They get
destroyed in the (c) .................... They initiate (d) .............. at the site of bleeding. They
produce (e) .......... which in the presence of calcium converts prothrombin of plasma into
thrombin.

belong.
(a) Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids, Glucagon, Sexocorticoids.
(b) Thrombin, Fibrinogen, Thrombosis, Fibrin.
(c) Loudspeaker, Amplifier, Music, Dust.
(d) Needles, Dressings, Slringes, Pesticides.
(e) Oil spills, Kitchen waste, Detergent, Excreta.
the correct matching pairs.
Column I Column II
A. Insulin 1. Oversecretion of GH
B. Hyperthyroidism 2. b -cells ol islets of Langerhans
C. Gigantism 3. Exophthalmic goitre
D. Glucagon 4. lncreases heartbeat
E. Adrenaline 5. Undersecretion of GH
6. a -cells of islets of
Langerhans
7. Cretinism
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) What is meant by emasculation in plants?
(ii) State the difference between autosomes and sex chromosomes.
(iii) What is crossing over?
(iv) What is genetic disease? Name two genetic diseases.
(v) There is a 50-50% chance for getting a male or female child. Justify the above statement

QUESTION 4.
(i) How many days are required for the maturation of sperms ?
(ii) State the functions of ovary.
(iii) Briefly explain the term hormone.
(iv) Difference between Excretion and Egestion
(v) State the difference between identical and fraternal twins.
QUESTION 5.
(i) Write down the difference between Photolysis and Photophosphorylation.
(ii) Enumerate the steps involved in testing a green leaf for the presence of starch.
(iii) Mention three adaptations found in plants to reduce transpiration.
(iv) Though plants do not have a nervous system, yet they perform all physiological activities
comment.
(v) Explain carbon cycle.
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is cornea ?
(ii) The given diagram shows a stage during mitotic division in an animal cell :
(a) Identify the stage. Give a reason to support your answer.
(b) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the cell as it would appear in the next stage. Name the
stage.
(iii) Study the diagram given below which represents a stage during the mitotic cell division and
answer the questions that follow :
(a) Identify the stage giving suitable reasons.

(b) Name the parts numbered 1 and 2.
(iv) (a) What is meant by scotoactive stomata? Give an example.

(b) What is meant by compensation point?
(v) Given below is an outline of the human body showing the important glands.
(a) Name the glands marked 1 to 5.
(b) Name the hormone secreted by 2.
Give one important function of this hormone.
(c) Name the endocrine cells present in part 3.
QUESTION 7.
(i) Distinguish between homo erectus and Homo habilis (cranial capacity).

(ii) Taking example of giraffe, explain use and disuse of organs.
(iii) Write difference between Blood Plasma and Serum?
(iv) What is induced abortion?
(v) Given below is the diagram of an apparatus set up to study a very important physiological
process. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follows.
(a) Name the process being studied.

(b) What change would you observe in the thistle funnel containing sugar solution after
about l0 minutes?
(c) Name the part of the plant cell which is represented by the sugar solution.
QUESTION 8.
(i) Define hypotonic solution.
(ii) Write down the difference between Pulmonary artery and Pulmonary vein

(iii) The diagram given below represents a defect of vision of the human eye :
(a) Name the defect.

(b) What is the effect of this defect on man ?
(iv) How does sewage treatment plants reduces pollution?
(v) The diagram below represents a certain category of blood vessels showing the role of special
structure in their walls:
(a) Name the kind of blood vessels shown.

(b) Name the structure shown inside the blood vessels.
(c) Describe the role of these structures.
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Sample Paper 7
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) The function of Cell wall is :

(a) Regulates entry of solutes in plant cells.
(b) Regulates entry of solutes in animal cells.
(c) Gives rigidity and shape to plant cells.
(d) Gives rigidity and shape to animal cells.
(ii) Movement of molecules of a substance from their region of higher concentration to lower
concentration when they are in direct contact.
(a) Diffusion (b) Endosmosis
(c) Imbibition (d) Active transport
(iii) Organ of corti is present inside the :

(a) Cochlea (b) Semicircular canals
(c) Sacculus (d) Utriculus
(iv) An increased rate of greenhouse gases causes

(a) depletion of ozone layer (b) eutrophication
(c) global warming (d) algal bloom
(v) Which is the universal donor blood group?

(a) A (b) O
(c) B (d) AB
(vi) Assertion (A) There are nearly 30,000 genes in humans.

Reason (R) Chromosome number 1 has the largest number of genes (2968).
(vii) Identify a non-renewable natural resource that is overexploited due to increased population.
(a) Petroleum (b) Coal
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Wind
(viii) On a cool and wet day, people urinate more because of
(a) the kidney is more active on a wet day
(b) the uriniferous tubule no longer absorbs water
(c) reduced rate of sweating
(d) all of these
(ix) Diabetes insipidus is due to failure of secretion of
(a) Insulin (b) Aldosterone
(c) ADH (d) Thyroid
(x) SA node is located in

(a) upper lateral wall of left atrium (b) upper lateral wall of right atrium
(c) lower lateral wall of left atrium (d) lower lateral wall of right atrium
(xi) The major event that occurs during the anaphase of mitosis, which brings about the equal
distribution of chromosomes, is:
(a) Splitting of the centromeres (b) Splitting of the chromatids
(c) Replication of the genetic material (d) Condensation of the chromatin
(xii) Which hormone functions as a growth promotor ?

(a) Abscisic acid (b) Ethylene
(c) Auxin (d) Both B and C
(xiii) The first scientist who proposed his theory for the evolution was
(a) Darwin (b) Mendel
(c) Wallace (d) Lamarck
(xiv) The following features are shown by the dividing cell in a stage of mitosis: the nuclear
membrane reappears; spindle fibres disappear; chromatids become thin; daughter nuclei are
formed. Which stage is being discussed here?
(a) Prophase (b) Metaphase
(c) Anaphase (d) Telophase

(xv) The duration of a cardiac cycle is

(a) 0.6 second (b) 0.7 second
(c) 0.9 second (d) 0.8 second
QUESTION 2.

(a) The hormone that helps to increase the reabsorption of water from the kidney.
(b) Tissue concerned with upward conduction of water in plants
(c) The condition in which both the alleles are identical
(d) The hormone secreted by thyroid gland.
(e) The part of autonomic nervous system which prepares the body to prepare for adverse
conditions.
(a) Metaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis, Anaphase.
(b) Ovulatory phase, Luteal phase, Follicular phase, Menstrual phase.
(c) Oval window, Ear ossicles, Round window, Eustachian tube.
(d) Prostate gland, Penis, Urethra, Testis.
(e) Epidermal cells, Chloroplasts, Inner wall, Guard cell.

(a) ................. is the pressure developed in the roots due to the (b) ........................ of water
brought about due to the alternate (c) ......... and (d) ......... of the cells of the (e) ......... and
root hair cell, which helps in pushing the plant sap upwards.
belong.
(a) FSH, LH, TSH, Salivary amylase
(b) Bharat Stage III, Euro II, Ganga Action Plan, RCH programme
(c) Cerebellum, Pons, Arachnoid, Medulla oblongata
(d) Round, Purple, Inflated, Terminal
(e) Adrenaline, Insulin, Thyroxine, Spleen
Column I Column II
A. Stomata 1. Synthesis of
carbohydrates
B. Xylem 2. Transpiration
C. Root hairs 3. Transport of water

Column I Column II
D. Luteal phase 4. Absorptron
E. Leaves 5. Progesterone
6. Neurotransmitters
7. Transfomation
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) What is the difference between monohybrid and dihybrid cross (Phenotypic ratio) ?
(ii) How is sex determined in humans?
(iii) How is variation produced in a species?
(iv) Explain the structure of a chromosome.
(v) A family consists of two parents, and they have five children. The pedigree chart below
shows the inheritance of the trait of colour blindness in them.
(a) Name the colour blind parent-mother or father.

(b) How many children are born that have colour blindness?
(c) What about the other children? Explain.
QUESTION 4.
(i) What is ejaculatory duct ?
(ii) Where are the male and female gametes produced?

(iii) Give biological reasons for the following statements: Some women have facial hair like beard
and moustache.
(iv) Difference between Urea and Urine
(v) The figure given below is a technique.
(a) Name the process.

(b) Name the fluid being taken out through the syringe.
(c) How is this process helpful ?
QUESTION 5.
(i) Expand the following biological abbreviations : NADP
(ii) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the experimental set up to show that green plants give out
oxygen during photosynthesis.
(iii) Give biological reasons for the following statement : In some xerophytes, leaves are modified
into spines.
(iv) Define:
(a) Phototropism.
(b) Hydrotropism.
(v) Write an experiment to prove that O2 is given out during photosynthesis.
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is the composition of Iris ?

(ii) Given below is a diagram representing a stage during the mitotic cell division. Study the
diagram and answer the following questions :
(a) Identify the stage by giving a suitable reason.

(b) Is it a plant or an animal cell ? Give a reason to support your answer.
(iii) The diagram represents a stage in cell division. Study the same and answer the questions
that follow:
(a) Where does this type of cell division usually occur?

(b) Is the dividing cell shown as a plant or an animal cell? Give a reason to support your
answer.
(iv) How do Mendel’s experiments show that traits may be dominant or recessive?
(v) Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow :
(a) Name the cells of the pancreas that produce (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
(b) State the main function of (1) glucagon (2) insulin.
(c) Why is the pancreas referred to as an exo-endocrine gland ?

QUESTION 7.
(i) Which creature was closely related to humans? When did they evolve?
(ii) Study the figure and answer the following.
(a) What is shown in the figure?

(b) State their features.
(iii) Write difference between Diastole and Systole?
(iv) What are the disadvantages of IUD ?
(v) The diagram given below shows a type of tropism. Answer the questions that follows.
Potted plant before it falls over Potted plant after it falls over
(a) What do A and B indicate?

(b) Name the tropic movements shown by pans A and B.
(c) Why do A and B show these types of movement?

QUESTION 8.
(i) Write the name of the organ that transports water from the soil to other parts of the plant.
(ii) Write down the difference between Plasma and Lymph
(iii) The diagram given below represents the cross-section of the human eye :
(a) What is the function of the part marked ‘10’ ?

(b) What would happen if part ‘5’ is damaged or cut ?
(iv) What is the purpose of using unleaded petrol?
(v) Given diagram is a schematic representation of the circulatory system in man. Study the
same and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Label the parts 1 to 4 indicated in the diagram.

(b) Give one difference between the parts 1 and 2 based on: (1) their structure (2) the
nature of blood flowing through them.
(c) What is the specific name of the type of blood circulation that takes place between the
heart and the lungs?
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Sample Paper 8
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) Water forms a very important constituent of the ............... of the cell.
(a) Nucleus (b) Cytoplasm
(c) Protoplasm (d) Nucleoplasm
(ii) The space between the cell wall and plasma membrane in a plasmolysed cell is filled with:
(a) Isotonic solution (b) Hypotonic solution
(c) Hypertonic solution (d) Water
(iii) Which of the following can be considered as the function of nervous system?
(a) Irritability (b) Conduction of enzymes
(c) To prepare the body against reactions (d) Receive stimuli
(iv) Acid rain causes

(a) irritation of eyes (b) damage to the monuments
(c) gradual degradation of soil (d) all of above
(v) Rate of heart beat is controlled by

(a) cranial nerves (b) SA node
(c) sympathetic nerves (d) spinal nerves
(vi) Assertion (A) Cytokinins help in cell elongation.

Reason (R) Cytokinins help in cell division and expansion of cotyledons.
(vii) The false statement about Cro-Magnon man is

(a) he walked erect and was swift
(b) his cranial cavity was less than Homo sapiens
(c) he was intelligent and cultured
(d) he started metal work, painting and farming
(viii) Liquid which collects in Bowman’s capsule is

(a) water and sulphates
(b) water and glycogen
(c) concentrated urine
(d) plasma minus blood proteins
(ix) Contraction of uterus during child birth is due to which hormone

(a) Oxytocin (b) Glucagon
(c) TSN (d) FSH
(x) Blood is poured into the left atrium through

(a) superior vena cava (b) inferior vena cava
(c) pulmonary vein (d) pulmonary artery
(xi) Chromosomes get aligned at the centre of the cell during :

(a) Metaphase (b) Anaphase
(c) Prophase (d) Telophase.
(xii) A higher concentration of ethylene is found in :

(a) Ripe banana (b) Green banana
(c) Fresh potato tuber (d) Green apple
(xiii) Mortality refers to the

(a) birth rate (b) replacement rate
(c) fertility rate (d) death rate
(xiv) During Telophase, the

(a) nuclear membrane is formed (b) nucleolus appears
(c) astral rays disappear (d) all of these

(xv) The agranulocytes responsible for immune response of the body are
(a) basophils (b) neutrophils
(c) lymphocytes (d) eosinophils
QUESTION 2.
(i) Name of following :

(a) The process by which metabolic wastes are removed from the body.
(b) Condition of cell in which the cell contents are shrunken.
(c) Monohybrid ratio.
(d) The hormone secreted by the beta cells of pancreas.
(e) A neuro transmitter.
(a) Islets of Langerhans, Glucagon, a -cells, Pancreas, Glycogenolysis.
(b) SA node, Bundle of His, AV node, Purkinje fibres.
(c) Spongy cells, Upper epidermis, Stoma, Palisade tissue, Substomatal space.
(d) Graafian follicles, Ovum, Uterus, Fallopian tube.
(e) Diencephalon, Cerebellum, Medulla oblongata, Pons, Cerebrum, Midbrain.
Active transport is the passage of a substance from its (a) ..................... to (b) ................
concentration, using (c) ................. from the cell, through a (d) ................... cell membrane.
It is in a direction (e) ................. to that of diffusion.
belong.
(a) Plastics, Glass, Paper, Styrofoam.
(b) Vasectomy, Tubectomy, Iodine- 131, IUDs
(c) Law of segregation, Law of dominance, Law of independent assortment of characters,
Law of natural selection
(d) Prostate gland, Seminal vesicles, Cowper’s gland, Adrenal gland
(e) Thyroid, Thyroxine, Pancreas, Adrenal

(v) Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in Column II and
rewriter the correct matching pairs.
Column I Column II
A. Acrosome 1. Biodegradable
B. Chlorofluorocarbon 2. Acid rain
C. Cow dung 3. Ozone depletion
D. Sulphur dioxide 4. Nuclear radiation

pollutant
E. Iodine-131 5. Spermatozoa
6. Protective covering
of the bran
7. Free of rod cells
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) What are autosomes ?
(ii) The sex of the child depends upon its father. Explain.
(iii) How does meiosis maintain chromosome number?
(iv) What is DNA?
(v) A pea plant with pure yellow (YY) round (RR) seeds were crossed with a plant having pure
green (yy) wrinkled (rr) seeds.
(i) What would be the nature of the offsprings in the F1 generation ?
(ii) If the offspring of the F1 generation are self pollinated what would be the phenotypic
ratio in F2 generation ?
(iii) Which law is illustrated in part (ii)?
QUESTION 4.
(i) What are fallopian tubes ?

(ii) What is placenta? State its functions.
(iii) Give biological reasons : People living in hilly regions usually suffer from simple goitre.
(iv) Difference between Excretion and Secretion.
(v) Study the diagram given below and then answer the following questions :
(a) Label the parts 1 and 2
(b) State any one function of the amniotic fluid.
(c) Name the part in the diagram which is endocrine in nature.
QUESTION 5.
(i) Briefly explain the term photophosphorylation.
(ii) Define the following :

(a) Hypotonic solution.
(b) Active transport.
(iii) A well watered potted plant shows wilting of leaves on hot sunny day. Explain the reason.
(iv) State the effects of cytokinin and auxin.
(v) Give reasons for the following :

(a) We gargle with saline solution in case of throat infection.
(b) Bacteria and fungi do not grow in pickles, jams, jellies and squashes.
(c) The leaves of wilted lettuce if kept in cold water become crisp.
QUESTION 6.
(i) Which structure converts vibrations into nerve impulses ?
(ii) Given below is a diagram representing a stage during the mitotic cell division. Study the
diagram and answer the following questions :
(a) Draw a neat, labelled diagram of the stage which follows the one shown in the diagram
?
(b) How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after the completion of the above
division ?
(iii) (a) Draw a neat labelled diagram to show the metaphase stage of mitosis in an animal cell
having 4 chromosomes.
(b) How many daughter cells are formed at the end of mitosis and at the end of meiosis?
(iv) Make a Punnett square for finding out the proportional of different genotypes in the progeny
of a genetic cross between a pure tall (TT) pea plant with a pure dwarf (tt) pea plant.
(v)
(a) What is population growth curve?

(b) What does the two growth curves in A and B represent?
(c) Explain the term carrying capacity.

QUESTION 7.
(i) Name the book of Lamarck in which he had written the theory of evolution.
(ii) When did Cro – Magnon man appear? State the distinguishing features of them.
(iii) Write difference between RBC and WBC ?
(iv) What are the advantages of IUD ?
(v) Given below is a representation of a type of pollution.

Study the picture and answer the questions :
(a) Name the type of pollution shown in the picture.

(b) Name one source of this pollution.
(c) How does this pollution affect human health?
QUESTION 8.
(i) Name a solution whose concentration is greater than that of cell sap.
(ii) Write down the difference between Pulmonary circulation and Systemic circulation

(iii) Given is the diagram of a part of the human ear. Study the same and then answer the
questions that follow :
(a) Name the parts labelled A, B and C in the diagram.

(b) State the functions of the parts labelled ‘A’ and ‘B’
(iv) What is sewage? What is the effect of discharging untreated sewage into the river?
(v) The diagram given below represents a section of the human heart.
Answer the question that follow:

(a) Which parts of heart are in the diastolic phase? Give a reason to support your answer.
(b) Label the parts numbered 1 and 2 in the diagram. What type of blood flows through
them?
(c) What causes the heart sounds ‘LUBB’ and ‘DUP’ ?
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Sample Paper 9
BIOLOGY
Science Paper -3
Time: 2 Hours
Max. Marks: 80
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) ............... gives cooling effect in plants.

(a) Transpiration (b) Evaporation
(c) Translocation (d) Transportation
(ii) Permanently open structures seen on the barks of old woody stems :
(a) Stomata. (b) Hydathodes.
(c) Lenticels. (d) Epidermal pores.
(iii) A structure of neuron comprises of
(a) cell body, dendrites, axon (b) cell body, synaptic knob, ganglia
(c) synaptic vesicles, ganglia, dendrites (d) cell body, dendrites, ganglia
(iv) Ozone hole results in

(a) UV radiation reaching the earth (b) increase in skin cancer
(c) cataract (d) all the above

(v) Which of the following blood vessels in man carries with it the least concentration of urea?
(a) Hepatic vein (b) Hepatic artery
(c) Renal artery (d) Renal vein
(vi) Assertion: Imbibition involves the absorption of water molecules by living or dead plant cells
through their hydrophilic surfaces.
Reason: When seeds germinate, the seed coat breaks due to the imbibition pressure.
assertion.
(vii) Concept of inheritance of acquired characters was disapproved by the experiments of

(a) Weismann (b) Oparin
(c) Fox (d) Darwin
(viii) Reabsorption of all the glucose and most of the water occurs in
(a) distal convoluted tubule (b) proximal convoluted tubule
(c) Loop of Henle (d) collecting duct
(ix) A gland having endocrine as well as exocrine function is

(a) pituitary (b) thyroid
(c) adrenal (d) pancreas
(x) How many double circulations are normally completed by the human heart in one minute?
(a) 8 (b) 72
(c) 36 (d) 10
(xi) The cell component visible only during cell division ________.
(a) Mitochondria (b) Chloroplast
(c) Chromosome (d) Chromatin
(xii) The leaves of mimosa are sensitive to :

(a) Heat (b) Touch
(c) Light (d) Smell
(xiii) Ideal contraceptive should not be

(a) user-friendly (b) effective
(c) easily available (d) expensive

(xiv) Equatorial plane is formed in:

(a) Anaphase (b) Metaphase
(c) Telophase (d) Interphase
(xv) Pulse wave is mainly caused by the

(a) systole of atria (b) diastole of atria
(c) systole of the right ventricle (d) systole of the left ventricle
QUESTION 2.

(a) A tuft of blood capillaries found in the Bowman’s capsule of nephron.
(b) The inward movement of solvent molecules through the plasma membrane of a cell.
(c) The chemical substance which constitutes genes.
(d) A mixed gland
(e) The cytoplasmic processes of the cell body of a neuron.
(a) Receptor, Motor neuron, Spinal nerve, Sensory nerve, Effector.
(b) Cornea, Lens, Aqueous humour, Vitreous humour, Retina, Conjunctiva.
(c) Homo neanderthalensis, Homo sapiens, Homo erectus, Homo habilis
(d) Epidermis, Cortex, Endodermis, ericycle, Root hairs, Xylem vessels.
(e) Palisade mesophyll, Spongy mesophyll, Cuticle, Lower epidermis, Upper epidermis.

The blood is somewhat thick fluid. It’s colour is (a) ................. when taken from an artery
or (b) ............. when taken from a veins.
An average adult human contains (c) ................. of blood by volume in his body.
The blood is slightly (d) ................. with a pH of (e) .................. .
belong.
(a) Dominance, Recessive, Phenotype, Allotype.
(b) Imbibition, Diffusion, Osmosis, Neutrophil.
(c) Genotype, Phenotype, Trait, Cerebrum.
(d) GH, TSH, ADH, Insulin.
(e) Pituitary gland, Thymus, Thyroid, Pancreas.

Column I Column II
A. Genotyp 1. Physical appearance of character
B. Phenotyp 2. Character
C. Genome 3. lncrease the force of ulerine contraction
D. Trail 4. Genetic constitution of character
E. Oxytocin 5. Complete set of gene
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) What is a phenotype ?
(ii) (a) Name the type of genes, which in the presence of a contrasting allele, is not expressed.
(b) Name two animals which have nineteen pairs of chromosomes.
(iii) Meiosis is referred to as reduction division. Why?
(iv) State the difference between autosomes and sex chromosomes.
(v) The figure shows sex determination in humans.

(a) What are the right substitutes for the numbers 1 to 6 ?
(b) What is the sex of individuals represented by numbers 3, 4, 5 and 6 ?
(c) Who is responsible for the sex of offspring - male or female ? Why ?

QUESTION 4.
(i) What structure lines the fallopian tube internally ?
(ii) Name two surgical techniques for male and female that are used to prevent pregnancy.
(iii) Draw a diagram of human sperm and label the following parts: head, middle piece, acrosome,
mitochondria, tail.
(iv) Write the difference between Renal Cortex and Renal Medulla
(v) Given below are diagrams showing different stages in the process of fertilisation of an egg in
the female reproductive tract:
(a) Use the alphabet given below each diagram to show the correct order in the process of
fertilisation.
(b) Where in the female reproductive system does this process normally take place?
(c) What is the biological term for the product of fusion?
QUESTION 5.
(i) Differentiate between the following pair on the basis of what is mentioned in bracket :
NADP and ATP [Expand the abbreviation]
(ii) Explain the term plasmolysis. Give one application of this phenomenon in our daily life.
(iii) Why do plants absorb more water than what is required by them ?
(iv) Give reason: Stem of a plant grows towards light.
(v) (a) Define suction pressure.

(b) Which condition is bidirectional and unidirectional? Diffusion and osmosis.
(c) Write four significance of plasmolysis in our daily life.

QUESTION 6.
(i) What is auditory meatus ?
(ii) Study the diagram given below which represents a stage during the miotic cell division and
answer the questions that follow:
Identify the stage giving suitable reasons.
(iii) The given diagram represents an experiment conducted to prove the importance of a factor
in Photosynthesis. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow :
(a) Name the factor being studied in this experiment.

(b) Why was the plant kept in a darkroom before conducting the experiment ?
(iv) The possibiliry of a female becoming haemophilic is extremely rare. Justify.

(v) Observe the diagram A and B given below :

(a) Label the parts 1 - 5.
(b) What does diagram A depict ?

(c) What does diagram B depict ?
QUESTION 7.
(i) Give some characteristics of Homo sapiens.
(ii) State the two features of Australopithecus.
(iii) Write difference between Blood and Lymph
(iv) Define sustainable development.
questions that follow :


QUESTION 8.
(i) Define Semipermeable membrane
(ii) Write down the difference between Bicuspid valve and ‘bicuspid valve
(iii) With reference to the human ear, answer the questions that follow :
(a) Give the technical term for the structure found in the inner ear.
(b) Name the three small bones present in the middle ear. What is the biological term for
them collectively ?
(iv) Suggest any two methods of controlling automobile pollution.
(v) Given below is a diagram of a human blood smear.

Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the components numbered ‘1’ to ‘4’.

(b) Mention two structural differences between the parts ‘1’ and ‘2’.
(c) Name the soluble protein found in part ‘4’ which forms insoluble threads during clotting
of blood ?
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Sample Paper 10
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) In the process of ............... water is used up in the green leaves as a raw material in the
synthesis of glucose.
(a) Translocation (b) Absorption
(c) Transpiration (d) Photosynthesis
(ii) Transpiration is useful to the plant because it :

(a) Creates a suction force for absorption of water from the soil.
(b) Helps in Photophosphorylation.
(c) Synthesises glucose
(d) Splits water molecules.
(iii) The number of spinal nerves in a human being are
(a) 10 pairs (b) 31 pairs
(c) 21 pairs (d) 30 pairs
(iv) The unfavourable alteration of environment due to human activities is termed as

(a) pollution (b) ecological disturbance
(c) catastrophe (d) ecological degradation
(v) Double circulation means

(a) Oxygenated and deoxygenated blood is separated
(b) every organ has an artery and a vein
(c) Blood flows twice through the heart
(d) Both (a) and (b)
(vi) Assertion: Plants absorb water mostly by roots. Reason: Root cap region participates
actively in water absorption.
assertion.
(vii) Emigration refers to number of individuals

(a) moving into a population (b) born in a population
(c) added to population growth (d) moving out of population
(viii) The net pressure gradient that causes fluid to filter our of the glomeruli into the capsule is
(a) 75 mm Hg (b) 20 mm Hg
(c) 30 mm Hg (d) 50 mm Hg
(ix) Antidiuretic hormone ADH is produced from

(a) kidney (b) hypothalamus
(c) posterior pituitary (d) anterior pituitary
(x) The main nitrogenous waste formed in the human body :

(a) Uric acid (b) Urea
(c) Ammonia (d) Creatinine
(xi) State the functions of Centromere :
(a) It is the point of attachment of two sister chromatids.
(b) It is the point of attachment of two centrioles.
(c) It is the point of attachment of two centrosomes.
(d) It is the point of attachment between two daughter nuclei.
(xii) Auxins were discovered by:

(a) Darwin (b) F.W.Went
(c) Boysen - Jensen (d) None of these
(xiii) Identify the pre-human ancestor

(a) Australopithecus (b) Ramapithecus
(c) Neanderthal man (d) Cro-Magnon

(xiv) Cytokinesis is the division of

(a) nucleus (b) cytoplasm
(c) nucleoplasm (d) none of these.
(xv) Double circulation means

(a) every organ has an artery and a vein
(b) Blood flows twice through the heart
(c) Oxygenated and deoxygenated blood is separated
(d) Both (a) and (b)
QUESTION 2.
(i) Name the following.

(a) The structure that brings urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
(b) The process by which raisins swell up when placed in a beaker of water.
(c) The sex chromosomes of male.
(d) A hormone that controls basal metabolic rate.
(e) A collection of several neurons.
(ii) Arrange and rewrite the term in each group in the correct order, so as to be in a logical
(a) Clot, Thrombin, Fibrinogen, Prothrombin, Fibrin
(b) Seminiferous tubules, Sperm duct, Efferent ducts, Epididymis, Network of tubules.
(c) Water molecule, Oxygen, Grana, Photolysis, Photon
(d) Left atrium, Right atrium, Left ventricle, Right ventricle, Body organs, Lungs
(e) Ear ossicles, Oval window, Tympanum, Auditory canal, Cochlea
(iii) Fill in the banks with suitable words.

Potometers do not measure the water lost during
(a) ................. but measure the water .............by the cut shoot. They should be made
completely
(c) .............. and the twig should be cut.
(d) ................. and under water to avoid.
(e) ..............of air bubble into the twig.
(iv) Identify the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which others
belong.
(a) Simple goitre, Cretinism, Myxoedema, Exopthalmic goitre
(b) Auxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Ethylene
(c) Dendrites, Medullary sheath, Axon, Spinal cord
(d) Cortisone, Somatotropin, Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Vasopressin
(e) Ovary, Fallopian tube, Ureter, Uterus

Column I Column II
A. Adreno-Corticotro pic hormone (ACTH) 1. Stimulates thyroxine secretion
B. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) 2. Growth of Graafian follicles and
oestrogen secretion
C. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) 3. Stimulates secretion from
adrenal cortex
D. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) 4. Reabsorbption of water from
kdney
E. Placenta 5. Maintenance of corpus luteum
6. Progesterone
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) Define variations.
(ii) Differentiate between genotype and phenotype.
(iii) Why is meiosis essential in sexually reproducing organisms?
(iv) How is sex determined in humans?
(v) Give any three points of difference between monohybrid and dihybrid cross.
QUESTION 4.
(i) What is vulva ?
(ii) How is embryo protected inside the uterus ?
(iii) What is meant of gestation period ?
(iv) Draw a labelled diagram of the longitudinal section of the kidney.

(v) Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the parts labelled 1 and 2. State the function of each part.
(b) State any one function of the amniotic fluid.
(c) What is the role of the umbilical cord in the development of the foetus?
QUESTION 5.
(i) Why is sleeping under a tree at night not advisable?
(ii) Differentiate diffusion and osmosis.
(iii) What is wilting ? What are the causes of this condition?
(iv) Study the figure and answer the following:
(a) What is X?
(b) Explain the process which is being undertaken.

(v) (a) What is the aim of the experiments in A and B?

(b) What happens when dry seeds are soaked in water? Name the term used for it.
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is Pinna ?
(ii) Study the diagram given below which represents a stage during the miotic cell division and
answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the parts numbered 1 and 2.

(b) What is the technical term for the division of nucleus?
(iii) The figure represents an experiment set up to study a physiological process in plants :
(a) Name the physiological process being studied.

(b) Explain the process.
(iv) State the functions of pons and cerebellum.
(v) Do you think that urbanisation is ecofriendly? Give reasons for your answer.
QUESTION 7.
(i) How old is human evolution?
(ii) Explain Natural selection.
(iii) Write difference between Artery and Vein
(iv) Draw the female and male reproductive system showing tubectomy and vasectomy.
(v) Write briefly about Swach Bharat Abhyian.
QUESTION 8.
(i) Define Osmotic pressure
(ii) Write down the difference between Diastole and Systole
(iii) The diagram given below shows the internal structure of a spinal cord depicting a
phenomenon. Study the diagram and answer the questions :
(a) Name the phenomenon that is depicted in the diagram.

(b) Give the technical term for the point of contact between the two nerve cells.
(iv) State any two harmful effects of acid rain.

(v) Given diagram is the longitudinal section of human heart.
(a) Name the place where pacemaker is situated.

(b) What is the difference in composition of blood in 4 and 5 ?
(c) How many valves are present in the above diagram ?
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Sample Paper 11
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) Cell wall is ...............

(a) Semi-permeable (b) Selectively permeable
(c) Impermeable (d) Freely permeable
(ii) Loss of water as droplets from hydathodes is called

(a) Transpiration (b) Bleeding
(c) Guttation (d) Evaporation
(iii) Aqueous humour is present between

(a) lens and retina (b) cornea and lens
(c) cornea and iris (d) iris and lens
(iv) CFCs cause

(a) depletion of CO2 (b) increase of ozone layer
(c) depletion of ozone layer (d) increase of CO2
(v) Bicuspid and tricuspid valves are closed during

(a) ventricular diastole (b) ventricular systole
(c) atrial systole (d) late joint diastole
(vi) Assertion (A) In human beings, egg contains both X-chromosomes.

Reason (R) In human beings, females are homogametic.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false and Reason is true.
(vii) When the environmental resistance is negligible and there is plenty of food and space, the
population would show
(a) Zero growth curve (b) J-shaped growth curve
(c) Sigmoid growth curve (d) none of the above
(viii) The thin membranous sac serving as the reservoir of urine is

(a) ureter (b) urinary bladder
(c) glomerulus (d) kidney
(ix) The deficiency of ADH causes :

(a) diabetes insipidus (b) diabetes mallitus
(c) dwarfism (d) acromegaly
(x) Which of the following has the thickest wall?

(a) right ventricle (b) right auricle
(c) left ventricle (d) left auricle
(xi) The stage in which daughter chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle is:
(a) Anaphase (b) MetaPhase
(c) Prophase (d) TeloPhase
(xii) Auxins are abundantly produced in :

(a) meristematic region of the shoot (b) base of the root
(c) base of the shoot (d) shoot
(xiii) Human population is estimated to be 7.2 billion by

(a) 2000 (b) 2005
(c) 2015 (d) 2010
(xiv) At which stage in mitosis and meiosis do chromosomes always line up at the equator of the
spindle?
(a) Prophase (b) Telophase
(c) Anaphase (d) Metaphase
(xv) How many times a red blood corpuscle will have to pass through the heart in its journey
from hepatic artery to the aorta ?
(a) only once (b) two times
(c) several times (d) four times

QUESTION 2.
(i) Name the following [5]

(a) Main excretory organ in man.
(b) Movement of molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of low
concentration.
(c) One genetic disease.
(d) The gland that regulates calcium in blood.
(e) Wave of electrical disturbance that sweeps over the nerve cell.
(a) Cell wall, Nucleus, Nucleoplasm, Cell membrane, Cytoplasm
(b) Australopithecus, Homo erectus, Cro-Magnon, Homo habilis, Homo sapiens sapiens
(c) Head, Pulmonary artery, Right ventricle, Right auricle, Superior vena cava
(d) Menstrual phase, Luteal phase Ovulatory phase, Follicular phase
(e) Gamete formation, Zygote, Fertilisation, Embryo

The inner ear or (a) ............... has two main parts (b) ............ and (c) .............. The cochlea
is (d) .............. and look like a (e) ............. .
belong. [5]
(a) Axon, Myelin sheath, Schwann cells, Synapse.
(b) Seed shapes, Seed colour Flower position, Infl orescence.
(c) Hypertension, Diarrhoea, Deafness, Irritation.
(d) Insulin, Glucagon, Thlroxine, Pepsin.
(e) Cretinism, Mlxoedema, Goitre, Scurvy.
Column I Column II
A. Junction between neuron 1. Testosterone
B. Luteal phase 2. Synapse

C. Auditory nerve 3. Cranial meninges
D. Protective covering Progesterone of brain 4. Progesterone

E. Occiptall 5. Visual perception
6. Ears

SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) If a color blind man marries a woman with normal vision, what will be the nature of their
children ? [1]
(ii) Why did Mendel select garden pea for his experiments? [2]
(iii) What happens during metaphase of mitosis? [2]
(iv) The sex of the child depends upon its father. Explain. [2]
(v) If a homozygous pure tall plant (T) is crossed with a homozygous pure dwarf plant (t), what
will be the appearance of : [3]
(a) F1 progenies
(b) F2 progenies
QUESTION 4.
(i) What are the components of vulva ? [1]
(ii) What is umbilical cord? [2]
(iii) Explain briefly : [2]

Most often only one embryo is formed at a time although there are two ovaries in women.
(iv) Mention the functions of the different parts of a nephron. [2]
(v) The diagram shown is the lateral section of a testis of man. [3]
Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Label the parts 1 to 4 of the diagram.
(b) State the functions of the parts labelled 1 and 2.
(c) Draw a labelled diagram of a sperm.
QUESTION 5.
(i) Mention any Two adaptations found in plants to favour the process of photosynthesis. [1]
(ii) Explain the terms: [2]

(a) Diffusion
(b) Turgidity
(iii) Blowing wind can be useful to the plants in many ways. Mention any three such uses giving
a suitable example wherever possible. [2]
(iv) Draw a simplified diagram of a chloroplast. [2]
(v) Potato cubes 1 cm in size were placed in two containers, one containing water, the other
containing concentrated sugar solution. After about 24 hours when the cubes were examined,
then those placed in water were found to be firm and had increased in size by a few
millimeters. Those placed in concentrated sugar solution were found to be soft and had
decreased in size. Use the above information to answer the questions that follow : [3]
(a) Account for the firmness and increase in size of the potato cubes which were placed in
water.
(b) Account for the softness and decrease in size of the potato cubes which were placed in
the sugar solution.
(c) Name and define the physical process being investigated in this experiment.
QUESTION 6.
(i) What are the various parts of the external ear ? [1]
(ii) The given diagram shows a stage during mitotic division in an animal cell: [2]

(b) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the cell as it would appear in the next stage. Name the
stage.

(iii) The diagram represents a stage in cell division. Study the same and answer the questions
that follow: [2]

(b) Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.
(iv) What are the factors affecting transpiration ? [2]
(v) Given below is the outline of the human body showing the important glands : [3]
(a) Name the glands marked 1 to 4.
(b) Name the hormone secreted by part.2. Give one important function of this hormone.
(c) Name the endocrine part of the part numbered 3.
QUESTION 7.
(i) Distinguish between a ustralopithecus and Neanderthals (period of living). [1]

(ii) Study the figure and answer: [2]
(a) Mention the scientific name of the figure.

(b) State its features.
(iii) Write difference between Mitral Valve and Semilunar Valve [2]
(iv) Rapid rise of population demands the use of non-conventional use of energy. Comment. [2]
(v) Study the diagram and answer the questions that follows. [3]
(a) Identify the experiment to be performed with this leaf.

(b) What will you observe if starch test is performed on this leaf.
(c) What does the experiment signify?
QUESTION 8.
(i) What is flaccid condition of a cell? [1]

(ii) Write down the difference between Cerebrum and Spinal cord. (Arrangement of nerve cells).[2]
(iii) The diagram given below represents a defect of vision of the human eye : [2]
(a) Mention two causes for the defect.

(b) How can this defect be rectified ?
(iv) Why the use of CFCs should be banned? [2]
(v) Given below is a diagram of a smear of human blood. Study the same and then answer the
(a) Name the parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 indicated by guidelines.

(b) Mention structural differences between the parts labelled ‘1’ and ‘2’.
(c) What is the main function of the parts labelled 1 and 3?
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ICSE 10th biology Sample Paper 12 Page 1
Sample Paper 12
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) ............... is the relative concentration of solutes dissolved in solution which determine the
direction and extent of diffusion.
(a) Turgidity (b) Tonicity
(c) Plasmolysis (d) Rigidity
(ii) Hydathodes is :
(a) Transpiration: (b) Absorption of water.
(c) Photosynthesis. (d) Guttation.
(iii) From which of these, tears come?

(a) Eyeball (b) Aqueous chamber
(c) Lachrymal glands (d) Vitreous chamber
(iv) Which among the following is the main cause of ozone depletion?
(a) sulphur dioxide (b) carbon dioxide
(c) nitrogen dioxide (d) CFCs
(v) Systemic circulation is

Deoxygenated Oxygenated
(a) Left ventricle blood Tissues blood Right ventricle
Oxygenated Deoxygenated
(b) Right ventricle blood Tissues blood Right auricle
Deoxygenated Oxygenated
(c) Left ventricle blood Tissues blood Right auricle
Oxygenated Deoxygenated
(d) Left ventricle blood Tissues blood Right auricle
(vi) Assertion (A) Opening and closing of stomata is based on potassium ion exchange theory.
Reason (R) Opening and closing of stomata depends upon turgidity and flaccidity of guard
cells.
(vii) Birth rate is the number of lives birth

(a) per 100 people per decade
(b) per 1000 people per decade
(c) per 100 people per year
(d) per 1000 people per year
(viii) Maximum amount of water from the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in

(a) DCT (b) PCT
(c) ascending limb of Henle’s loop (d) descending limb of Henle’s loop
(ix) Which of the following is secreted by the pituitary?

(a) TSH releasing hormone (b) ACTH releasing hormone
(c) Thyroxin (d) TSH
(x)
120
If the blood pressure is measured as 80 mm of Hg, the term 120 refers to
(a) heartbeat rate (b) pulse rate
(c) systolic pressure (d) diastolic pressure
(xi) Which of the events listed below is not observed during mitosis?
(a) Chromatin condensation
(b) Movement of centrioles to opposite poles
(c) Appearance of chromosomes with two chromatids joined together at the centromere.
(d) Crossing over
(xii) The hormone that promotes ripening of fruits is _____.

(a) ethylene (b) gibberellin
(c) cytokinin (d) auxin
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(xiii) Lamarck’s theory of evolution is also called as

(a) theory of natural selection (b) survival of the fittest
(c) theory of special creation (d) inheritance of acquired characters
(xiv) Which statement describes human cells formed by meiosis?

(a) They are genetically identical and they become gametes.
(b) They are genetically identical and they become tissues.
(c) They are not genetically identical and they become gametes.
(d) They are not genetically identical and they become tissues.
(xv) In hepatic portal system, the following blood vessels collects the blood (laden with food)
from the intestine
(a) hepatic portal vein. (b) hepatic portal artery.
(c) hepatic artery. (d) hepatic vein.
QUESTION 2.
(i) Name the following - [5]

(a) The substance found in excess in the urine of a diabetic person.
(b) The process by which root hairs absorb water from the soil.
(c) The genetic make up of an organism.
(d) The chemical messengers.
(e) The part of human brain which control body temperature.
(a) Eyeball, Retina, Sclerotic, Choroids.
(b) Cuticle, Palisade tissue, Upper epidermis, Spongy parenchyma.
(c) Injured tissue, Fibrinogen, Thromboplastin, Prothrombin.
(d) Cortex, Endodermis, Xylem vessels, Pericycle.
(e) Initial growth, Increase in size, Cell division, Chromosome replication.

The heart consists of four chambers (a) .............. and two (b) .................... The atria have
(c) ............. walls. The ventricles have (d) ................ walls. The right ventricle pumps blood
only up to the (e) ..................... for oxygenation.
belong. [5]
(a) Cortisol, Calcitonin, Cytokinin, Insulin
(b) BS-II, BS-III, BS-IV, BS-VI
(c) Law of dominance, Law of segregation, Law of linkage, Law of independent assortment
(d) Rete testis, Epididymis, Isthmus, Vasa efferentia
(e) ‘A’ blood group, ‘B’ blood group, ‘0’ blood group, ‘AB’ blood group

Column I Column II
A. Forea 1. Memory
B. lodopsin 2. Haploid
C. Sneezing 3. Colour vision
D. Sperm 4. Simple reflex
E. Cerebrum 5. Retina
6. Hindbrain
7. Lens
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) What is a gene ? [1]
(ii) (a) State Mendel’s law of dominance. [2]

(b) State Mendel’s law of segregation.
(iii) What are the various ways in which pairing occurs during zygotene? [2]
(iv) (a) Name the type of genes, which in the presence of a contrasting allele, is not expressed.
(b) Name two animals which have nineteen pairs of chromosomes. [2]
(v) The figure shows a family pedigree to show the inheritance of haemophilia. [3]
(a) Is the allele for haemophilia dominant or recessive ?

(b) State with reasons the genotype of individuals 1,2 and 4.
(c) What are the possible genotypes of individuals 3 and 5 ?
QUESTION 4.
(i) What are the hormones secreted by corpus luteum? [1]
(ii) How are test tube babies formed? [2]
(iii) What is the significance of amniotic fluid ? [2]
(iv) What is sexual reproduction ? [2]
(v) Given below is a diagrammatic representation of the ventral cross-sectional view of the
female reproductive system: [3]
(a) Redraw the same on your answer sheet and label the following parts:
(1) Right ovary (2) Uterus

(3) Placenta (4) Embryo
(b) State the function of the following:
(1) Placenta; (2) Amniotic fluid.
(c) Using the symbol ‘X’ indicate the region in the diagram where fertilisation occurs.
QUESTION 5.
(i) Leaves of sensitive plant wilt and droop down on a slight touch. Why ? [1]
(ii) State the conditions needed for photosynthesis. [2]

(iii) What are the anatomical adaptations observed in plants which checks transpiration. [2]
(iv) Distinguish between light and Dark reaction. [2]
(v) Describe any three conditions which affect transpiration. [3]
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is the soft, hollow, sensory structures present in the internal ear is called as ? [1]
(ii) The diagram given below represents a certain stage of mitosis: [2]
(b) Name the parts labelled A and B.
(iii) Explain how the rate of transpiration is affected on: [2]

(a) a windy day
(b) a foggy day
(iv) A fully grown human embryo respires but does not breathe. Why ? [2]
(v) The diagram given below represents the location and structure of an endocrine gland. Study
the same and answer the questions that follow: [3]
(a) Name the endocrine gland shown in the diagram.

(b) Name the secretion of the gland which regulates basal metabolism.
(c) Name the mineral element required for the synthesis of the above mentioned hormone.
QUESTION 7.
(i) Distinguish between homo erectus and Homo habilis (canine teeth). [1]
(ii) Define: [2]

(a) The theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics.
(b) Evolution.
(iii) Write difference between lymph and tissue fluid? [2]
(iv) What factors govern the growth of population? [2]
(v) The given figure shows a cell. Study the figure and answer the questions that follows. [3]
(a) Identify the stage of cell cycle depicted by the cell.

(b) Write any two characteristics of this phase.
(c) Identify A and B.
QUESTION 8.
(i) How are root hairs adapted for absorption of water from the soil? [1]
(ii) With reference to the functioning of the eye, answer the questions that follow : [2]
(a) What is meant by power of accommodation of the eye ?
(b) What is the shape of the lens during (1) near vision (2) distant vision ?

(a) Draw a neat labelled diagram to show how this defect can be rectified.
(b) What is the nature of this image that falls on the retina of a normal eye ?
(iv) What is Montreal Protocol? [2]
(v) The figure given below represents coagulation of blood. [3]
(a) Label the parts 1-4.

(b) Name the element needed for clotting.
(c) Name the chemical which prevents the clotting of blood inside the blood vessels.
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Sample Paper 13
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) If a cell is kept in hypotonic solution ............... Occurs.

(a) No osmosis (b) Exosmosis
(c) Endosmosis (d) Osmosis
(ii) Cuticle on leaves :

(a) Prevents photosynthesis. (b) Reduces transpiration.
(c) Protects leaves from grazing animals. (d) Gives colour to leaves.
(iii) Part of brain associated with thinking and reasoning is

(a) cerebrum (b) cerebellum
(c) pons (d) medulla oblongata
(iv) Which of the following is a green house gas ?

(a) CO2 (b) O2
(c) Nitrogen (d) CO
(v) Which of the following cells do not exhibit phagocytic activity?

(a) Monocytes (b) Neutrophil
(c) Macrophage (d) Basophil
(vi) Assertion (A) The phenomena involving the movement of plant part in response to touch
is called thigmotropism.
Reason (R) Plants such as sweet peas, Cuscuta and vines have tendrils which coil around
other parts in response to one sided contact or touch.
(vii) Surgical method of sterilisation in a woman involves cutting and tying of

(a) ureter (b) uterus
(c) oviduct (d) urethra
(viii) Glomerular filtrate does not contain

(a) glucose (b) amino acids
(c) hormones (d) proteins
(ix) Insulin is secreted by

(a) beta cells of pancreas (b) alpha cells of pancreas
(c) delta cells of pancreas (d) none of the above
(x) Fertilization of an ova takes place in the

(a) fallopian tubes (b) uterus
(c) vagina (d) ovary
(xi) Which kind of cell division taking place in each of the following options is incorrect?
(a) At the tip of the root : Mitosis (b) To produce pollen grains : Meiosis
(c) To add girth to the stem : Mitosis (d) To produce egg: Mitosis
(xii) Which one of the following plant hormones is responsible for phototropism in plants?
(a) Cytokinin (b) Auxin
(c) Ethylene (d) Gibberellins
(xiii) Surgical method of sterilization in a woman involves cutting and tying of:
(a) Ureter (b) Uterus
(b) Urethra (d) Oviduct
(xiv) G1, S and G2 are phases present in______.

(a) prophase (b) interphase
(c) metaphase (d) anaphase.
(xv) In human beings, the duration of cardiac cycle is

(a) 0.08 second (b) 0.5 second
(c) 8.0 second (d) 0.8 second
QUESTION 2.

(a) The blood vessel leaving the kidney.
(b) An organic waste produced by the lungs in man.
(c) The process of uptake of mineral against the concentration gradient using energy cell.
(d) The master gland.
(e) The structural and functional unit of nervous system.
(a) Chloroplast, Thylakoids, Grana, Stroma
(b) Absorbs energy Photons, Stoma, Grana, Splits water molecules
(c) Conjunctiva, Retina, Cornea, Optic nerve, Lens
(d) Repolarisation, Depolarisation, Resting potential
(e) Diencephalon, Cerebellum,
Cerebrum, Medulla oblongata, Pons, Midbrain

Spleen is the largest (a) ................, it acts as (b) ............., produces (c) .....................
destroys worn out (d) ......................... and produces RBCs in (e) ..................
(iv) Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which the other
belong. [5]
(a) Sneezing, Coughing, Typing, Blinking
(b) Goitre, Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Cataract
(c) Sewage, Radiation, Oil spills, Thermal pollution
(d) ADH, TSH, NADP, ACTH
(e) Colour blindness, AIDS, Haemophilia, Albinism
Column I Column II
A. Guttation 1. Permanenuy open
B. Bleeding 2. Fallopian tube
C. Lenticels 3. Nerium
D. Fertilisation 4. Injured part of plant
E. Sunken stomat 5. Hydathodes

SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) What are the two forms of genes known as ? [1]
(ii) A pure tall plant bearing red coloured flowers was crossed with a pure dwarf plant with
white flowers. What would be the nature of offspring in the F1 generation? [2]
(iii) What happens during prophase of mitosis? [2]
(iv) Differentiate between genotype and phenotype. [2]
(v) A homozygous tall plant (T) bearing red coloured (R) flowers is crossed with a homozygous
dwarf plant (t) bearing white flowers (r): [3]
(a) Give the Genotype and Phenotype of the F1 generation.
(b) Give the possible combinations of the gametes that can be obtained from the F1 hybrid.
(c) Give the dihybrid ratio and the phenotype of the off-springs of the F2 generation when
two plants of the F1 generation above are crossed.
QUESTION 4.
(i) What is Placenta ? [1]
(ii) Write the functions of uterus. [2]
(iii) “When an ovum gets fertilized, menstrual cycle stops temporarily in a woman”. Give
scientific reason. [2]
(iv) What are secondary sexual characters? [2]
(v) Given diagram is the outline of the cross section of the male reproductive system: [3]
(a) Copy the outline on to your answer sheet in pencil and label the following parts – testis,
epididymis, seminal vesicles, vas deferens.
(b) Name the hormone produced by the testis.

(c) Why are sperms produced in large numbers?
QUESTION 5.
(i) What is photophosphorylation? [1]
(ii) What is total/evident plasmolysis and how it differs from incipient plasmolysis ? [2]
(iii) Name the factors which control transpiration. [2]
(iv) Distinguish between Producers and Consumers [2]
(v) The diagram given below is an instrument which is used to eliminate the effect of
gravity. [3]
(a) Name the instrument.

(b) What is the use of this instrument in this experiment?
(c) Why does the plant grow straight?
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is organ of corti ? [1]
(ii) Given below is diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division. Study it carefully
and answer the questions that follow: [2]
(a) Is it a plant cell or an animal cell? Give a reason to support your answer.
(b) Identify the stage shown.
(iii) The figure given here is for performing an experiment on photosynthesis. Answer the
following : [2]
(a) What is the aim of this experiment ?

(b) Describe an experiment to show that light is necessary for photosynthesis.
(iv) Choose the odd one in each of the following and mention the rest under one category. [2]
(a) Basophil, Neutrophil, Eosinophil, Lymphocyte.
(b) Dendrites, Medullary Sheath, Axon, Spinal cord
(v) The diagram given below represents an endocrine gland in the human body. Study the
diagram and answer the following questions : [3]
(a) Identify the endocrine gland. Where is it located ?

(b) Why is the above gland referred to as the ‘Master gland’ ?
(c) Name the hormone which in deficiency causes Diabetes Insipidus. How does this disorder
differ from Diabetes Mellitus ?
QUESTION 7.
(i) Who had small pronounced brow-ridge and reduced face? [1]

(ii) Distinguish between: [2]

(a) Homo erectus and Homo habilis.
(b) Australopithecus and Neanderthals.
(iii) Write difference between Pulmonary Circulation and Systemic? [2]
(iv) List three factors that have contributed to an increase in human population. [2]
(v) The diagram given below represents basic structure of a renal tubule. Study the diagram
and answer the questions that follows. [3]
(a) Label the parts marked B and D.

Mention the function of C.
(b) Explain the structure of the part marked as A.
(c) What is present inside the part labelled as A?
QUESTION 8.
(i) What is ascent of sap? [1]
(ii) With reference to the functioning of the eye, answer the questions that follow : [2]
(a) Name the two structures in the eye responsible for bringing about the change in the
shape of the lens.
(b) Name the cells of the retina and their respective pigments which get activated (1) in the
dark (2) in the light.

(iii) The given diagram refers to the ear of a mammal. [2]
Which structure :
(a) Converts sound waves into mechanical vibrations ?
(b) Converts vibrations into nerve impulses ?
(iv) When did Chernobyl disaster occur? How did it happen? [2]
(v) Given below is the diagram to show the movement of blood in the vein towards the
heart: [3]
(a) Label the parts 1-4.

(b) How does the structure labelled 4 differ from artery in its location?
(c) Name the various layers present in the walls of arteries and veins.
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Sample Paper 14
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) ............... is the pressure exerted by all contents on the cell wall.
(a) Osmotic pressure (b) Turgor pressure
(c) Wall pressure (d) All of the above
(ii) Mention the exact location of the following :

Guard Cells :
(a) Around the root hairs. (b) Around the lenticels.
(c) Around the thylakoids. (d) Around the stoma.
(iii) Which of the following is not a natural reflex action?

(a) Knee-jerk
(b) Blinking of eyes due to strong light
(c) Salivation at the sight of food
(d) Sneezing when any irritant enters the nose
(iv) Which one of the following is non-biodegradable?

(a) Vegetable peel (b) DDT
(c) Cardboard (d) Bark of trees
(v) Normal blood pressure in human is

(a) 80/120 mm Hg (b) 80/110 mm Hg
(c) 100/80 mm Hg (d) 120/80 mm Hg
(vi) Assertion (A) The proximal convoluted tubule of a nephron is present in cortex.
Reason (R) Both the Bowman’s capsule and proximal convoluted part lie in the cortex
giving it a dotted appearance in sectional view.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true
(b) Both assertion and reason are false
(c) Assertion is true and reason is false
(d) Assertion is false and R is true
(vii) Lamarckism fails to explain which of the following phenomenon?

(a) An intellectual person having a dull son
(b) Absence of all the four limbs amongst amphibians
(c) Exceptionally long neck of giraffe
(d) Loss of vision in cavedwelling mammals
(viii) Diabetes insipidus is caused by the deficiency of hormone

(a) ADH (b) insulin
(c) glucagon (d) oxytocin
(ix) Gigantism and dwarfism are the diseases related to

(a) prolactin hormone of mammary gland
(b) growth hormone of adenohypophysis
(c) luteinising hormone of pituitary gland
(d) thyroid stimulating hormone of thyroid gland
(x) Which of the following is not a part of the female reproductive system in human beings?
(a) Uterus (b) Ureter
(c) Ovary (d) Fallopian tube
(xi) Which of the following options, A – D are the pyrimidine bases found in DNA?
(a) Uracil and Thymine (b) Thymine and Cytosine
(c) Adenine and Thymine (d) Cytosine and Uracil
(xii) The plant hormone triggering the fall of mature leaves and fruits from plants is
(a) auxin (b) gibberellin
(c) kinetin (d) abscisic acid
(xiii) The human ancestor who has a cranial capacity of 850-1000 cc.
(a) Homo Habilis (b) Cro-Magnon
(c) Homo sapiens (d) Homo erectus

(xiv) A cell has five pairs of chromosomes. After mitotic division, the number of chromosomes in
the daughter cells will be:
(a) Five (b) Ten
(c) Twenty (d) Forty
(xv) The instrument by which BP is determined

(a) ultrasound (b) BP meter
(c) sphygmomanometer (d) stethoscope
QUESTION 2.

(a) The muscle which guards the urethra.
(b) The phenomenon by which living or dead plant cells absorb water by surface attraction.
(c) Two sex-linked inherited diseases.
(d) A condition caused due to the hyposecretion of thyroxine in children.
(e) Long thread like part of the nerve cell.
(a) Ureter, Kidney, Renal artery, Urinary bladder
(b) Intestine, Intestinal artery, Hepatic portal vein, Liver
(c) Right auricle, Pulmonary artery, Vena cava, Right ventricle
(d) Sperm duct, Sperm, Vagina, Urethra coitus.
(e) Fertilisation, Gamete formation, Embryo, Zygote.

The loss of excess water in the form of drops along the (a) ................... due to excessive (b)
............. is called guttation. In certain plants, like (c) ................, grass etc. the root pressure
is high enough to force the water all the way through the (d) ................. and comes out
through the ends of (e) ..................
belong. [5]
(a) Genotype, Phenotype, Allotype, Mutation
(b) White matter, Duramater, Arachnoid matter, Piamater
(c) Addison’s disease, Cushing’s syndrome, Adrenal virilism, Cretinism
(d) Mining, Stone drilling, Wearing of rubber tyres, Noise of jet
(e) Cortisol, Aldosterone, Androgen, Epinephrine
Column I Column II
A. Famity welfare 1. Alkaline secretion into semen
B. Prostate gland 2. Copper-T
C. lUDs 3. Red triangle
D. Vasectomy 4. Death rate
E. Mortality 5. Birth rate
6. Vas delerens
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) Name two animals which have nineteen pairs of chromosomes. [1]
(ii) What is a pure strain and how it is different from a hybrid strain ? [2]
(iii) What is synapsis? [2]
(iv) Why did Mendel select garden pea for his experiments? [2]
(v) Define the following : [3]

(a) Genetics
(b) Genetic engineering
(c) Genes
QUESTION 4.
(i) What are the three major parts of a developing embryo ? [1]
(ii) Given below are name of certain hormones secreted by various parts of a mammalian
reproductive system. Write down the site of their secretion. [2]
(a) Testosterone (b) Progesterone
(c) Relaxin (d) Oestrogen
(iii) The statement given below is incorrect. Rewrite the correct statement by changing the
underlined words of the statement. [2]
The Graafian follicle, after ovulation turns into a hormone producing tissue called Corpus
callosum.
(iv) What are the differences between hormones and enzymes? [2]
(v) The diagram given below represents the ventral view of the female reproductive system: [3]
(a) Label the parts indicated by guidelines 1-8.

(b) What happens to the uterus if fertilisation takes place?
QUESTION 5.
(i) What are thylakoids? [1]
(ii) Give two examples of turgor movements in plants. [2]
(iii) What are stomata ? [2]
(iv) Distinguish between Respiration and Photosynthesis. [2]
(v) The figure represents an example of a plant movement. Study it and answer the
following: [3]

(b) Define the process.
(c) Mark the parts A, B, C and D.

QUESTION 6.
(i) Name the central hole of the iris through which [1]
light enters the eye.
(ii) Given below is diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division. Study it carefully
and answer the questions that follow: [2]
(a) Name the stage that follows the one shown here. How is that stage identified?
(b) How will you differentiate between mitosis and meiosis on the basis of the chromosome
number in the daughter cells?
(iii) The figure given below represents an experiment to demonstrate a particular aspect of
photosynthesis. The alphabet ‘A’ represents a certain condition inside the flask. [2]
(a) What is the aim of the experiment ?
(b) Identify the special condition inside the flask.
(iv) Before performing starch test on leaf, it is boiled. Why? [2]
(v) Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow : [3]
(a) Name the region in the kidney where the above structure is present.
(b) Name the parts labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4.
(c) Name the stages involved in the formation of urine.
QUESTION 7.
(i) What is the birth place of human beings ? [1]
(ii) Study the skull of human ancestor and answer the following. [2]
(a) Identify the figure.

(b) State the features of the figure.
(iii) Write difference between Auricle and Ventricle? [2]
(iv) What is census? [2]
(v) Given.below is a diagram representing the cell cycle. Study the diagram and answer the
questions that follows. [3]
(a) A B and C also arrange them in sequence of all cycle stages.

(b) Which is considered as the longest stage of cell cycle?
(c) What happen in the phase ,C of cell cycle?
QUESTION 8.
(i) Name the vascular tissues which conduct water and translocate food. [1]

(ii) What is meant by power of accommodation ? Name the muscles of the eye responsible for
the same. [2]
(iii) The diagram below represents the structure found in the inner ear. Study the same and then
(a) Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.

(b) Name the part of the ear responsible for transmitting impulses to the brain.
(iv) State any two harmful effects of acid rain. [2]
(v) Given below is a diagram of the external features of the heart. [3]
(a) Name the parts 1 to 4.

(b) What happens if the coronary artery gets an internal clot?
(c) What type of blood does 5 carry?
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Sample Paper 15
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) ............... occurs through semi-permeable membrane.

(a) Osmosis (b) Diffusion
(c) Imbibition (d) Transportation
(ii) Transpiration :
(a) It is the loss of water in the form of droplets from the aerial parts of the plant.
(b) It is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from the underground parts of the
plant.
(c) It is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from the aerial parts of the plant.
(d) It is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from all parts of the plant.
(iii) Which of the following parts of human ear contribute in hearing?

(a) Semicircular canals, utriculus and sacculus
(b) Eustachian tube, tympanum and utriculus
(c) Perilymph, ear ossicles and semicircular canals
(d) Cochlea, ear ossicles and tympanum
(iv) The primary source of Chlorofluorocarbons is

(a) vehicular emissions (b) refrigeration equipments
(c) industrial effluents (d) domestic sewage
(v) In man, the portal vein carries blood from the intestine to the
(a) liver (b) kidney
(b) heart (d) both (a) and (b)
(vi) Assertion (A) Auxin is responsible for apical dominance.

Reason (R) Auxin can induce fruit formation without fetilisation in fruits like apples.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true (b) Both Assertion and Reason are false
(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false (d) Assertion is false and Reason is true
(vii) Australopithecus is also known as Southern ape, because it had

(a) ape-like characters (b) man-like characters
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) monkey-like characters
(viii) The fluid that is collected in the Bowman’s capsule is

(a) urine
(b) a solution of wastes
(c) a solution that contains the excretory wastes ready for excretion
(d) glomerular filtrate
(ix) Cretinism and myxoedema are due to

(a) hyposecretion of thyroxine (b) hypersecretion of thyroxine
(c) hypersecretion of growth hormone (d) hyposecretion of growth hormone
(x) The twins formed from a single ovum and fertilised by a single sperm are called
(a) fraternal twins (b) homologous twins
(c) identical twins (d) none of the above
(xi) Spindle fibers play an important role in mitosis and meiosis. Which biological molecule are
spindle fibers composed of?
(a) Polysaccharide (b) Protein
(c) nucleic acid (d) Lipid
(xii) The plant hormone used to speed up the malting process in brewing industry is
(a) ethylene (b) GA3
(c) auxin (d) cytokinin
(xiii) The first scientist who proposed his theory for the evolution was.
(a) Darwin (b) Mendel
(c) Wallace (d) Lamarck

(xiv) Which phase comes between G1 and G2 phase?

(a) G ο phase (b) M - phase
(c) S- phase (d) Interphase
(xv) When two atria contract simultaneously and result in the blood pumping into ventricles,
this is called
(a) arterial diastole (b) ventricular systole
(c) ventricular diastole (d) arterial systole
QUESTION 2.

(a) The process by which kidneys regulate the water content of the body.
(b) Shrinkage of protoplasm when a cell is kept in a hypertonic solution.
(c) The plant on which Mendel had worked.
(d) The hormone which prepares the body for defence.
(e) The structures present in hind brain.
(a) Reproductive age, Menarche puberty Menstruals, Menopause
(b) Glucose, CO2 and H2O, Light and Chlorophyll, Oxygen
(c) Axon, Nissl’s granules, Cyton, Dendrites
(d) Adrenal gland, Epinephrine, Pituitary gland, Adrenocorticotropic.
(e) Genes, Chromosome, Allele, Chromatin

Blood in human beings flows (a) .................. in the heart before it completes (b) .................
round. It is comprised of one short pathway, i.e. (c) ................... circulation and another
long pathway, i.e. (d) .............. circulation. Due to this reason, the blood flow in humans is
known as (e) ..................... circulation.
(iv) Identify the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which other
three belong. [5]
(a) Goitre, Cretinism, Myxoedema, Acromegaly
(b) Pineal, Thyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas
(c) Cornea, Choroid, Iris, Pupil
(d) Dominance, Segregation,
Independent assortment, Linkage
(e) Eutrophication, Oil spills, Algal bloom, Acid rain

Column I Column II
A. Inner portion of cerebrum 1. Socket of the skull
B. Lens 2. Myelinated sheath
C. Orbits 3. Entry of reflected light
D. Vas delerens 4. White matter
E. Nodes of Ranvier 5. Tympanum
6. Synapse
7. Carries sperms
8. Grey matter
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) Write the names of four nitrogenous bases in a DNA molecule. [1]
(ii) Why did Mendel select garden pea for his experiment on genetics? [2]
(iii) What is a SAT chromosome? [2]
(iv) (a) State Mendel’s law of dominance. [2]

(b) State Mendel’s law of segregation.
(v) Define the following : [3]

(a) Genome
(b) Alleles
(c) Punnett square
QUESTION 4.
(i) What is colostrums ? [1]
(ii) State the role of testosterone. [2]
(iii) Draw a labelled diagram of a myelinated neuron. [2]

(iv) What is the significance of human testis being located in the scrotum? [2]
(v) The diagram given here represents the organs of female reproductive system: [3]
(a) Name the fully developed part of ovary containing the ovum.
(b) Name the organ of the female body in which the foetus develops.
(c) Name the part homologous to penis of male.
QUESTION 5.
(i) How does the raw materials reach the plant cell? [1]
(ii) Give one example of osmosis occurring in human body and a green leaf. [2]
(iii) Mention three advantages of transpiration. [2]
(iv) Give scientific reasons: [2]

(a) It is not possible to demonstrate respiration in green plants in daytime.
(b) Some leaves have shiny and green upper surface.
(v) Study the figure and answer the following. [3]

(a) What is depicted in the figure?

(c) How does the plant move towards the light?
QUESTION 6.
(i) What are the two main defects of eye ? [1]
(ii) Given is a diagram representing a stage during mitotic cell division in an animal cell. [2]
(b) Name the cell organelle that forms the aster.
(iii) The following diagram demonstrates a physiological process taking place in green plants.
The whole set up was placed in bright sunlight for several hours. Study the diagram and
(a) What aspect of the physiological process is being examined ?

(b) Explain the physiological process mentioned in (a) above.
(iv) State any two reasons for .selecting garden pea by Gregor Johann Mendel for his
experiments. [2]

(v) The diagram given below is that of a structure present in a human kidney. [3]
Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name the structure represented in the diagram.
(b) What is the liquid entering part 1 called ?

(c) What is the fluid that comes to part ‘2’ called ? Name the main nitrogenous waste in it.
QUESTION 7.
(i) Who wrote Origin of species? [1]
(ii) The figure shows a human ancestor. Study it and answer the following. [2]
(a) Identify the figure.

(b) Mention the structures that support bipedalism.
(iii) How does lymph flow? [2]
(iv) The need to limit the size of the family is more vital today than ever. Give two reasons. [2]
(v) Given below diagrams are showing four stages A, B, C and D of a certain kind of cell
division. Answer the following questions. [3]
(a) Is it a plant cell or an animal cell? Give reason.

(b) Is it undergoing mitosis or meiosis?
(c) What would be the correct sequence of these stages?
QUESTION 8.
(i) Explain the term root pressure. [1]
(ii) Define Synapse. [2]
(iii) The diagram given below refers to the vertical section of the eye of a mammal. Label the
parts 1 to 4 to which the guidelines point. [2]
(iv) Explain the term greenhouse effect [2]

(v) Given below is a diagrammatic sketch of blood vessels: [3]
(a) Label the parts 1 to 5.

(b) What is the difference in the quality of blood contained in 1 and 5 ?
(c) Name any one important component of the blood which remains inside the capillary and
fails to move out into the spaces.
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Sample Paper 16
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) The concentration gradient of the ions in active transport is opposite to that of ...............
(a) Osmosis (b) Diffusion
(c) Imbibition (d) All of the above
(ii) Transpiration will be fastest when days are

(a) hot, dry and windy (b) hot, humid and cool wind
(c) humid and windy (d) hot, humid and no wind
(iii) Which of the following is the functional unit of the nervous system?
(a) Cyton (b) Perikaryon
(c) Axon (d) Neuron
(iv) Which one of the following is a Greenhouse gas ?

(a) Oxygen (b) Methane
(b) Sulphur dioxide (d) Nitrogen
(v) Systolic pressure in normal adult human is

120
(a) 80 mm (b) 80 mm Hg
150
(c) 120 mm Hg (d) 120 mm Hg
(vi) Assertion (A) The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ was officially launched on 2nd Oct 2015.
Reason (R) Our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took the cleanliness pledge at India
Gate in Delhi. He wanted to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a clean and hygienic India.
(vii) The major advantage of bipedal locomotion is that it

(a) increases speed
(b) reduces body weight
(c) provides better body support
(d) releases the forelimbs for other better functions
(viii) Which substance is present at a lower concentration in the renal artery than in the renal
vein ?
(a) Amino acids (b) Glucose
(c) Carbon dioxide (d) Urea
(ix) Identify the correct statement.

(a) Hypothyroidism causes cretinism
(b) Hypothyroidism causes goitre
(c) Hyperthyroidism adversely affects the body physiology
(d) All of the above
(x) Which one of the following is the correct route during the transport of sperm in male
(human)?
(a) Vas deferens " Epididymis " Urethra
(b) Epididymis " Urethra " Vas deferens
(c) Epididymis " Vas deferens " Urethra
(d) Urethra " Epididymis " Vas deferens
(xi) What is produced when a cell undergoes mitosis once?

(a) Four new cells which are different from each 19. other and from their parent cell.
(b) Four new cells which are identical to each other and to their parent cell.
(c) Two new cells which are different from each other and from their parent cell.
(d) Two new cells which are identical to each other and to their parent cell.
(xii) A higher concentration of ethylene is found in:

(a) ripe banana (b) green banana
(c) fresh potato tuber (d) green apple
(xiii) The theory of Natural Selection was proposed by.

(a) Mendel (b) Lamarck
(c) Darwin (d) Wallace
(xiv) The exchange of chromatid parts between the maternal and the patemal chromatids of a
pair of a homologous chromosomes during meiosis is ---------------
(a) Crossing over (b) Karyokinesis
(c) Meiosis (d) Cytokinesis
(xv) When the right atrium contracts, blood flows from the right atrium into the
(a) right ventricle (b) left atrium
(c) pulmonary artery (d) aorta
QUESTION 2.
(a) The muscle which guards the urethra.
(b) The term for the inward movement of solvent molecules through the plasma membrane
of a cell.
(c) A cross between one pair of contrasting characters.
(d) The hormone which stimulates the breakdown of glycogen in liver to glucose.
(e) The nerve which transmits impulses from the ear to the brain.
(ii) Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in the correct order so as to he in a logical
sequence beginning with the term that is underlined: [5]
(a) Cochlea, stapes, malleus, incus.
(b) Right atrium, pulmonary artery, right ventricle, vena cava
(c) Ovaries, vagina, cervix, uterus
(d) Kidney, ureter, urethra, bladder
(e) Small intestine, oesophagus, large intestine, stomach

(iii) Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [5]

Sclerenchyma tissue is primarily located in the .......... (a) .......... and .......... of plants, where
mechanical strength and support are crucial. The basic structure of sclerenchyma tissue
consists of elongated cells with thickened secondary cell walls composed of ............. (b)
............., providing rigidity and durability. The main function of sclerenchyma tissue is to
provide structural support and .......... (c) .......... to plant organs, enabling them to maintain
their shape and withstand mechanical stress. Sclearenchyma cells often exhibit a (n) ..........
(d) .......... shape, tightly packed and interlocked to enhance their strength and resistance.
In addition to its support role, sclerenchyma tissue also contributes to .......... (e)..........
conduction within plants, facilitating the transport of water and nutrients to various plant
parts.
(iv) Choose odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which others
belong: [5]
(a) Ozone, Carbon dioxide, Sulphur dioxide, Nitrogen oxide.
(b) Abortion, Tubectomy, Vasectomy, IUD.
(c) Testes, Prostate gland, Seminal vesicle, Cowper’s gland.
(d) Grana, Thylakoid, Stroma, Root.
(e) Growth hormone, TSH, Vasopressin, LH.
(v) Match the items given in column I with the most appropriate ones in column 11 and rewrite
the co matching pairs. [5]
Column I Column II
(a) Acid rain 1. The exit or flow of water from the cell to
the outer environ
(b) Family planning 2. Light reaction
(c) Exosmosis 3. Erodes building
(d) Grana 4. Red triangle
(e) Contraception in males 5. Vasectomy

SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) Name two animals which have nineteen pairs of chromosomes. [1]
(ii) What are the two divisions that follow during cell division ? [2]
(iii) Give reason: Gametes have a haploid number of chromosomes. [2]
(iv) Explain Amitosis cell division. [2]
(v) Answer the following: [3]

(a) What is DNA?
(b) State the difference between acousmas and sex chromosomes.
(c) Mutation
QUESTION 4.
(i) What is sperm lysin ? [1]
(ii) Simple goitre is usually seen in people living in the hilly regions. Give two reasons for the
statement. [2]
(iii) What is conjunctiva and what is its function ? [2]
(iv) What is meant of gestation period ? [2]
(v) The given diagram represents a nephron and its blood supply. Study the diagram and
answer the following questions: [3]
(a) Label parts 1, 2, 3 and 4.

(b) State the reason for the high hydrostatic pressure in the glomerulus.
QUESTION 5.
(i) Write the summary of dark reaction by an equation. [1]
(ii) What is active transport in plants? [2]
(iii) Study the figure and answer the following. [2]
(a) What is depicted in the figure?

(b) Explain the process.
(iv) Explain carbon cycle. [2]

(v) The figure represents an example of a plant movement. Study it and answer the
following: [3]

(c) Mark the parts A, B, C and D.
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is the composition of Iris ? [1]
(ii) The diagram given below represents a stage during cell division. [2]
Study the same and answer the questions that follow :
(a) Name the type of cell division that occurs during:

1. Replacement of old leaves by new ones.
2. Formation of gametes.
(b) What is the stage that comes before the stage shown in the diagram ?

(iii) The diagram represents the four stages of cell division. Study the diagram carefully and then
answer the following questions : [2]
(a) What are the four stages of cell division ?
(b) Label the various parts indicated after rearranging the four stages in sequential order.
(iv) What is chemotropism? Give one example. [2]
(v) The diagram shows an experimental set-up to demonstrate and measure a particular
physiological phenomenon in plants. [3]
(a) What is the apparatus called as ?

(b) What happens to the movement of air bubbles if the apparatus is kept under following
conditions :
(a) In dark (b) In bright sunlight
(c) On the basis of your answers in part (b) state two factors which affect the rate of
transpiration and how they affect the rate ?
QUESTION 7.
(i) What is a portal vein? [1]

(ii) Taking example of giraffe, explain use and disuse of organs. [2]
(iii) Point out differences between an artery and a vein. [2]
(iv) What is census? [2]
(v) Given below is a diagram shows a cell cycle. Answer the following questions. [3]
QUESTION 8.
(i) Give biological reasons for : Plants growing in fertilized soil are often found to wilt if the soil
is not adequately watered. [1]
(ii) Differentiate between the following on the basis of what is indicated within the brackets :
Sensory and Motor neuron (function). [2]
(iii) The diagram given below represents the parts of the human ear : [2]
(a) What is the function of the parts marked 2?

(b) Why is it harmful to use a pin or any sharp object to remove the wax from the ear ?
(iv) Write two effects of soil pollution. [2]
(v) The diagram given below represents the human heart in one phase of its functional activities.
Study the same and answer the questions that follow: [3]
(a) Name the phase.

(b) Label the parts 1, 2, and 3.
(c) Which part of the heart is contracting in this phase? Give a reason to support your
answer.
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Sample Paper 17
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) The leaves get wilted and droop down if ...............

(a) Phloem is removed (b) Cambium is removed
(c) Xylem is removed (d) Both a and b
(ii) The rate of transpiration increase with:

(a) Increase in humidity (b) Increase in wind velocity
(c) Reduced light intensity (d) Increase in the CO2 level
(iii) Which of the following pairs of brain part is not correctly matched with its function?
(a) Cerebellum: Balance of body
(b) Cerebrum: Memory
(c) Medulla oblongata: Controls activities of internal organs
(d) Pons : Consciousness
(iv) An example of non-biodegradable waste is :

(a) Vegetable peels (b) Sewage
(c) Livestock waste (d) DDT.
(v) The chief function of lymph nodes is to

(a) produce WBCs (b) proudce hormones
(c) destroy pathogens (d) destroy old RBCs
(vi) Assertion (A) An average adult have about 5-6 litres of blood by volume in his body.
Reason (R) The main functions of the blood in our body is transportation and protection.
(vii) What was directly responsible for the rapid rise of world population in the twentieth century?
(a) Use of antibiotics and prophylactic vaccinations
(b) Increased food production
(c) Better transport facilities
(d) Better education and job prospects
(viii) Ammonia is converted into urea in

(a) kidney (b) liver
(c) ureters (d) stomach
(ix) Which cells of pancreas produce insulin?

(a) α cells (v) β cells
(c) Leydig cells (d) Interstitial cells
(x) Sperms are produced in

(a) seminiferous tubules (b) epididymus
(c) vasa efferentia (d) leydig cells
(xi) Chromosomes get aligned at the centre of the cell during :

(c) Prophase (d) Telophase
(xii) The roots of a plant are.
(a) positively geotropic but negatively phototropic

(b) positively phototropic but negatively geotropic
(c) negatively hydrotropic but positively phototropic
(d) positively phototropic but negatively geotropic
(xiii) Darwin’s theory of evolution fails to explain the.

(a) role of environment (c) overproduction
(c) survival of the fittest (d) origin and transmission of variations

(xiv) Mitosis is characterised by ---------------

(a) Reduction division (b) Equal division
(c) Both reduction and equal division (d) Pairing of homologous chromosomes
(xv) Pulse wave is mainly caused by the.

(a) Systole of the left ventricle (b) Systole of atria
(c) Diastole of atria (d) Systole of the right ventricle.
QUESTION 2.

(a) An organic waste produced by the lungs in man.
(b) The kind of cells that constitute the cortex of a root.
(c) An alteration in genetic material that can be inherited.
(d) The Father of Endocrinology.
(e) The tube which connects the cavity of the middle ear with the throat.
(a) Stimulus, Response, Receptor, Effector, Spinal cord.
(b) Root hair, Endodermis, Epidermis, Xylem, Cortex.
(c) Conjunctiva, Yellow spot, Pupil, Vitreous Humour, Aqueous Humour.
(d) Cortical cells, Root hair, Xylem, Soil water, Endodermis.
(e) Artery, Capillaries, Venule, Vein, Arteriole.

The ................ (a) ................ is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
The process of ................ (b) ................ involves the movement of substances across a cell
membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. The
................ (c) ................ is a double membrane-bound organelle that is often referred to
as the “powerhouse” of the cell because it generates most of the cell’s energy in the form
of ATP. ................ (d) ................ is the process by which cells engulf and internalize solid
particles or large molecules from their surroundings. The ................ (e) ................ is a
network of interconnected membranous structures within the cell that is involved in the
synthesis, modification, and transport of proteins.
belong: [5]
(a) Diffusion, Imbibition, Osmosis, Oxidation
(b) Insulin, Glucagon, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes insipidus
(c) Myopia, Hypermetropia, Xerophthalmia, Astigmatism
(d) Ovary, Fallopian Tube, Ureter, Uterus
(e) Cretinism, Myxoedema, Goitre, Scurvy

(v) Match the items given in column I with the most appropriate ones in column II and rewrite
Column I Column II
(a) Melting of permafrost (1) Simulates skeletal growth
(b) Stomata (2) Transfers vibrations from a bone to fluid
(c) Pituitary (3) Counting of population
(d) Oval window (4) Release of methane
(e) Census (5) Photosynthesis
SECTION - B
QUESTION 3.
(i) What are the two forms of genes known as ? [1]
(ii) Name the cell division that takes place during gametogenesis. What is its significance ? [2]
(iii) Draw a diagram of the nucleus of a cell, having chromosome number 6, as it would appear
in the metaphase stage of mitosis and label the following parts: [2]
(a) Aster rays (b) Acromatic spindle
(iv) Cell division is a type of reproduction in unicellular organisms. Comment. [2]
(v) In a homozygous plant round seeds (R) are dominant over wrinkled seeds (r) : [3]
(a) Draw a Punnett square to show the gametes and offspring when both the plants have
heterozygous round seeds (Rr).
(b) Mention the Phenotype and Genotype ratios of the offsprings in F2 generation.
(c) Name the sex chromosomes in human males and females.
QUESTION 4.
(i) What is colostrums rich in ? [1]
(ii) Give appropriate biological or technical term for the following : [2]
Hormones which regulate the secretion of other endocrine glands.
(iii) What is accommodation of the eye ? [2]

(iv) Draw a diagram of human sperm and label the following parts: head, middle piece, acrosome,
mitochondria, tail. [2]
(v) The diagram refers to the structure of human sperm: [3]

(a) Label the part 1-4.
(b) What are the number of chromosomes present in the nucleus of the sperm?
QUESTION 5.
(i) State the role of chlorophyll. [1]
(ii) Name the following: [2]

(a) The instrument used to measure root pressure.
(b) One factor that affect water potential in plant.
(iii) Mention any two advantages of senescence. [2]
(iv) Why do plants absorb more water than what is required by them ? [2]
(v) The diagram given below is an instrument which is used to eliminate the effect of
gravity. [3]
(a) Name the instrument.

(b) What is the use of this instrument in this experiment?
(c) Why does the plant grow straight?
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is cornea ? [1]
(ii) The diagram given below represents a stage during cell division. [2]
Study the same and answer the questions that follow :
(a) Identify whether it is a plant cell or an animal cell. Give a reason in support of your
answer.
(b) Name the stage depicted in the diagram. What is the unique feature observed in this
stage?
(a) Name the type of division with a logic reason.
(b) Name the stage before and the stage after the stage shown in the diagram.
(iv) In some xerophytes, leaves are modified into spines. Explain. [2]
(v) Given below is a simple diagram of the human kidney cut open longitudinally. Answer the
following questions : [3]
(a) Give the definition of excretion.

(b) Name the units of the kidney.
(c) Why does the cortex of the kidney show a ‘dotted’ appearance ?
QUESTION 7.
(i) What is tissue fluid? [1]
(ii) Study the figure and answer the following. [2]

(b) State their features.
(iii) Why is the wall of the left ventricle the thickest? [2]
(iv) List three factors that have contributed to an increase in human population. [2]
(v) Given below is a schematic representation of the circulatory system in man. Study the same
and answer the questions that follows. [3]
(a) Identify the parts labelled as A-D in the diagram.

(b) Which valve is found at the beginning of the part labelled as C ?
(c) State the function of the part labelled as C.
QUESTION 8.
(i) Give biological reasons for : Wilted lettuce leaves if kept in cold water become crisp. [1
]

(ii) Briefly explain Power of accommodation. [2]
(iii) The given diagram refers to the ear of a mammal. [2]
Which structure :
(a) Converts sound waves into mechanical vibrations ?
(b) Converts vibrations into nerve impulses ?
(iv) Explain the term greenhouse effect [2]
(v) The diagram below represents circulation in the human body. [3]
Answer the questions that follow :
(a) Name the blood vessels labelled 1, 3, 6 and 7.

(b) Name the blood vessel that supplies the walls of the heart with oxygen.
(c) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the blood vessel numbered ‘2’ as seen in a cross section.
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Sample Paper 19
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) ............... is a phenomenon by which the living or dead plant cells absorb water by surface
attraction.
(a) Imbibition (b) Diffusion
(c) Absorption (d) Transportation
(ii) From Fuchs part of a leaf does most water evaporate during transpiration?
(a) The cuticle
(b) The guard cells
(c) The spongy mesophyll cells
(d) The xylem vessels
(iii) It is a butterfly-shaped mass present in the spinal cord

(a) white matter (b) grey matter
(c) dorsal root (d) ventral root
(iv) Which one of the following is a greenhouse gas?

(a) Methane (b) Oxygen
(c) Sulphur dioxide (d) Nitrogen
(v) Which of the following substances if introduced into bloodstream, would cause coagulation
at the site of introduction?
(a) fibrinogen (b) prothrombin
(c) thromboplastin (d) heparin
(vi) Assertion (A) Loss of water as tiny drops along the margins or the tips of the leaves,
especially in the early morning is called guttation.
Reason (R) Excessive root pressure is responsible for guttation.
(vii) In the evolution of man, Homo erectus is considered to be evolved from

(a) Dryopithecus (b) Ramapithecus
(c) Cro-Magnon (d) Australopithecus
(viii) Haemodialysis is associated with

(a) liver (b) spleen
(c) stomach (d) kidney
(ix) Cretinism, mental retardation, low intelligence quotient, abnormal skin, deaf-mutism, etc.,
are the results of
(a) hyperthyroidism (b) goitre
(c) hypothyroidism (d) Both (b) and (c)
(x) A vital connection between mother and foetus is called

(a) uterus (b) placenta
(c) embryo sac (d) amniotic bag
(xi) How does a haploid nucleus differ from a diploid nucleus of the same species?
(a) It has different genes.
(b) It has fewer chromosomes.
(c) It has more alleles.
(d) It is the result of fertilization.
(xii) Leaf fall occurs when the amount of _____.

(a) auxin increases (b) cytokinine decreases
(c) gibberellin decreases (d) abscisic acid increases
(xiii) Darwin proposed the theory of origin of species by.

(a) natural selection (b) hybridisation
(c) mutation (d) acquired characters

(xiv) The type of cell division that leads to the formation of two identical daughter cells is ------
---------
(a) Mitosis (b) Genetic recombination
(c) Meiosis (d) Cytokinesis
(xv) Human blood consists of

(a) plasma (b) fluid matrix
(c) formed elements (d) All of these
QUESTION 2.

(a) The term used for Bowman’s capsule and glomerulus together.
(b) The movement of molecules of substance from its higher concentration to its lower
concentration.
(c) The second law of Mendel.
(d) The hormone which promotes re-absorption of water from nephrons.
(e) The eye defect caused due to the shortening of the eyeball from front to back
(a) Spongy cells, Upper epidermis, Stoma, Palisade tissue, Substomatal space.
(b) Spinal cord, Motor neuron, Receptor, Effector, Sensory neuron.
(c) Endodermis, Cortex, Soil water, Xylem, Root hair.
(d) Metaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Anaphase, Cytokinesis.
(e) Intestine, Liver, Intestinal artery, Hepatic Vein, Hepatic Portal Vein.

The type of cell division that occurs in the apical meristem of plants is .............. (a) ..........
.............. (b) .............. . .............. means splitting of the nucleus during the cell division. The
period between Meiosis-I and Meiosis-H is called .............. (c).............. Colchicine arrests
cell division at.............. (d).............. . .............. (e).............. is the point at which sister
chromatids are held together. The spindle fibres are made of ..............
belong: [5]
(a) Urea, bile, uric acid, ammonia
(b) Cowper’s gland, fimbriae, vas deferens, prostate gland
(c) Insulin, glucagon, diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus
(d) Vagina, vulva, seminal vesicles, uterus
(e) Monohybrid, dihybrid, homozygous, cochlea

(v) Match the items given in column I with the most appropriate ones in column II and rewrite
Column I Column II
(a) Homologous chromosomes (1) Maize plant
(b) Gibberellins (2) Chromosomes similar in size and shape
(c) Bicuspid valve (3) Gibbane ring structure
(d) High rate of transpiration (4) Static equilibrium
(e) Sacculus (5) Allows blood flow from left auricle to left
ventricle
QUESTION 3.
(i) If a colourblind man marries a woman with normal vision, what will be the nature of their
children ? [1]
(ii) What is synapsis ? [2]
(iii) Try to guess the time period (in terms of days or years) of how long the following cells last
or are replaced in human body. [2]
(a) Liver cells
(b) Bone cells
(iv) Draw a diagram of the nucleus of a cell, having chromosome number 6, as it would appear
in the metaphase stage of mitosis and label the following parts: [2]
(a) Aster rays (b) Acromatic spindle
(v) In Mendel’s experiments, tall pea plants (T) are dominant over dwarf pea plants (t). [3]
(a) What is the phenotype and genotype of the F1 generation if a homozygous tall plant is
crossed with a homozygous dwarf plant ?
(b) Draw a Punnett square board to show the gametes and offspring when both the parents
are heterozygous for tallness.
SECTION - B
(Attempt any four questions)
QUESTION 4.
(i) What are the three major parts of a developing embryo ? [1]
(ii) What is Virilism ? What are the symptoms? [2]

(iii) State the main function of the following : [2]

(a) Yellow spot
(b) Vitreous hum-our
(iv) Explain briefly : [2]

Most often only one embryo is formed at a time although there are two ovaries in women.
(v) The diagram given below represents the ventral view of the female reproductive system: [3]
(a) Label the parts indicated by guidelines 1-8.

(b) What happens to the uterus if fertilisation takes place?
QUESTION 5.
(i) What is biosynthetic phase? [1]
(ii) Give reasons: [2]

(a) Why do people gargle with salt solution during throat infection?
(b) Letuce leaves remain fresh in cold water.
(iii) What is Bolting? Give an example. [2]
(iv) Give biological reasons for the following statement : In some xerophytes, leaves are modified
into spines. [2]

(v) (a) What is the aim of the experiments in A and B ? [3]

(b) What happens when dry seeds are soaked in water ? Name the term used for it.
QUESTION 6.
(i) What are eyelids ? [1]
(ii) With reference to cell division explain the following terms : [2]
Chromatid, Centromere, Haploid.
(iii) The diagrams given below represent the relationship between a mouse and a physiological
process that occurs in green plants. Study the diagrams and answer the questions that
follow: [2]
(a) Name the physiological process occurring in the green plant that has kept the mouse
alive.
(b) Explain the physiological process mentioned above.

(iv) The possibiliry of a female becoming haemophilic is extremely rare. Justify. [2]
(v) Three plants A, B and C are placed in a beaker containing water. The water in each beaker
is covered with a layer of oil. The leaves were removed from plant B while plant C was
exposed to strong light: [3]
(a) In which plant A, B or C would the water move up fastest ?

(b) In which plant would water move slowly ?
(c) Why is the water covered with oil ?
QUESTION 7.
(i) What is hemophilia ? [1]
(ii) Explain Natural selection. [2]
(iii) A matured mammalian erythrocyte lacks nucleus and mitochondria. Give reasons. [2]
(iv) Rapid rise of population demands the use of non-conventional use of energy. Comment. [2]
questions that follow : [3]

QUESTION 8.
(i) Give biological reasons for : Some plants show wilting of their leaves during mid day even
when the soil is well watered. [1]
(ii) Differentiate on the basis of what is mentioned within brackets : Rod cells and cone cells
(pigment) [2]
(a) Mention two causes for the defect.

(b) How can this defect be rectified ?
(iv) When did Chernobyl disaster occur? How did it happen? [2]
(v) The diagrams given below are cross sections of blood vessels: [3]
(a) Identify the blood vessels A, B and C.

(b) Name the parts labelled 1 to 3.
(c) Name the type of blood that flows through A.
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Sample Paper 20
Biology
Science Paper - 3
SECTION - A
QUESTION 1.
(i) ............... pressure causes rupturing of seed coat in case of germination.
(a) Wall (b) Osmotic
(c) Root (d) Imbibition
(ii) The rate of transpiration is more when:

(a) Atmosphere is dry
(b) Temperature is high
(c) Atmosphere is dry and temperature is high
(d) Humidity is high
(iii) A reflex arc in man is best described as movement of stimuli from

(a) receptor cell, efferent nerve, relaying neuron, muscles of the body
(b) receptor cell, spinal cord, motor neuron, relaying neuron
(c) receptor cell, sensory neuron, relaying neuron, effector muscles
(d) receptor cell, synapse, motor neuron, relaying neuron
(iv) If DDT is sprayed in a lake, its highest concentration will be found in

(a) phytoplanktons (b) zooplanktons
(c) fishes (d) fish eating birds
(v) Non-granular WBC are :

(a) lymphocytes and basophils (b) eosinophils and basophils
(c) lymphocytes and monocytes (d) eosinophils and monocytes
(vi) Assertion (A) Application of ethylene phytohormone induces fruit ripening.

Reason (R) Ethylene is the only hormone which is a gas at ordinary temperature.
(vii) The species of human being who lived aroung 2 mya.

(a) Homo sapiens (b) Cro-Magnon
(c) Neanderthals (d) Homo erectus
(viii) The formation of urine in our excretory system is known as

(a) uropoiesis (b) haemopoiesis
(c) leucopoiesis (d) None of these
(ix) Exophthalmic goitre is caused due to the overactivity of

(a) thyroid (b) thymus
(c) parathyroid (d) adrenal cortex
(x) Which one of the following is the correct route that a sperm follows when it leaves the testis
of a mammal ?
(a) Epididymis " vas deferens " urethra
(b) Vas deferens " epididymis " urethra
(c) Urethra " epididymis " vas deferens
(d) Epididymis " urethra " vas deferens
(xi) Which of the following is incorrect regarding structure of DNA?

(a) Nucleotide is composed of pentose sugar, nitrogenous bases and phosphate group.
(b) Adenine pairs with Thymine and Guanine pairs with Cytosine.
(c) A = T, C = G
(d) DNA strand winds around the nucleosome, which consists of eight pairs of histone
proteins.
(e) Genes are the fundamental unit of DNA.
(a) 2. and 3. only (b) 1., 2., 5. only
(c) 3. and 4. only (d) None of them
(xii) Common gibberellin is __________

(a) GA1 (b) GA2
(c) GA7 (d) GA3

(xiii) Lamarckism fails to explain which of the following phenomenon?

(a) Absence of all the four limbs amongst amphibians
(b) Exceptionally long neck of giraffe
(c) Loss of vision in cavedwelling mammals
(d) An intellectual person having a dull son
(xiv) Chrosomes get aligned at the centre of the cell during ---------------
(c) Prophase (d) Telophase
(xv) The opening of right auricle into the right ventricle is guarded by
(a) bicuspid valve
(b) aortic semi-lumar valve
(c) tricuspid valve
(d) Pulmonary semi-lunar valve
QUESTION 2.

(a) The blood vessel leaving the kidney.
(b) A solution whose concentration is less than cell sap.
(c) The chemical substance which constitutes genes.
(d) The hormone which regulates carbohydrate metabolism.
(e) The nerves which transmit impulses from ear to the brain.
(a) Chloroplast, Thylakoids, Grana, Stroma
(b) Absorbs energy Photons, Stoma, Grana, Splits water molecules
(c) Conjunctiva, Retina, Cornea, Optic nerve, Lens
(d) Repolarisation, Depolarisation, Resting potential
(e) Diencephalon, Cerebellum,
Cerebrum, Medulla oblongata, Pons, Midbrain

The middle ear contains three tiny bones (a) ............, (b) ........... and (c) .............. and an
(d) .............., which connects the cavity of the midde ear with the throat. The three bones
are collectively called the (e) ............
belong. [5]
(a) DDT, Flyash, Biomedical waste, Brick kilns.
(b) Sewage, Detergents, Loudspeaker, Oil spills.
(c) Thrombin, Fibrinogen, Fibrin, Trypsin
(b) Auxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Acetic acid.
(e) Tear, Sweat, Insulin, Urine.
Column I Column II
A. Diabetes insipidus 1. Anterior pituitary
B. Addison’s disease 2. Posterior pituitary
C. Myxoeddema 3. Adrenal cortex
D. Acromegaly 4. Thyroid
E. Diabetes mellitus 5. Pancreas
6. Parathyroid
7. Adrenal medulla
QUESTION 3.
(i) Define variations. [1]
(ii) What is a sat chromosome ? [2]
(iii) Draw the diagram of the following : [2]

(a) A cell cycle
(b) Telophase stage of mitosis in plant cell.
(iv) The term ‘stem cells’ are often heard these days. Explain briefly of what it means. [2]
(v) A homozygous plant having round (R) and yellow (Y) seed is crossed with homozygous
plant having wrinkled (r) and green (y) seeds: [3]
(a) Give the scientific name of the plant on which Mendel conducted his hybridization
experiments.
(b) Give the genotype of the F1 generation.
(c) Give the dihybrid phenotypic ratio and the phenotype of the offspring of the F2
generation when two plants of the F1 generation are crossed.
SECTION - B
QUESTION 4.
(i) What is Placenta ? [1]

(ii) Name antagonistic hormones. Write their actions. [2]
(iii) Give the technical term : [2]

(a) An eye defect in which the cornea becomes uneven.
(b) The photosensitive pigment present in the cone cells of the retina.
(iv) What is meant of gestation period ? [2]
(v) Given diagram is the outline of the cross section of the male reproductive system: [3]
(a) Copy the outline on to your answer sheet in pencil and label the following parts – testis,
epididymis, seminal vesicles, vas deferens.
(b) Name the hormone produced by the testis.

(c) Why are sperms produced in large numbers?
QUESTION 5.
(i) Light reaction is also called photochemical reaction. Why? [1]
(ii) Answer the following questions: [2]

(a) Why is the ring experiment conducted in plants ?
(b) Differentiate transpiration and guttation on the basis of state of water.
(iii) Explain briefly apical dominance. Name the hormone that controls it. [2]
(iv) Mention three adaptations found in plants to reduce transpiration. [2]
(v) (a) Define suction pressure. [3]

(b) Which condition is bidirectional and unidirectional? Diffusion and osmosis.
(c) Write four significance of plasmolysis in our daily life.
QUESTION 6.
(i) What is vitreous humour ? [1]

(ii) (a) Draw a neat labelled diagram to show the meta-phase stage of mitosis in an animal cell
having four chromosomes. [2]
(b) How many daughter cells are formed at the end of mitosis and at the end of meiosis ?
(iii) The following diagram demonstrates a physiological process taking place in green plants.
The whole set up was placed in bright sunlight for several hours. Study the diagram and
(a) What aspect of the physiological process is being examined ?

(b) Explain the physiological process mentioned in (a) above.
(iv) (a) What is meant by scotoactive stomata? Give an example. [2]

(b) What is meant by compensation point?
(v) The apparatus shown is Garreau’s potometer designed to demonstrate unequal transpiration
from the two surfaces of a dorsiventral leaf. Before keeping the leaf in between the cups,
anhydrous calcium chloride ^CaCl2h contained in two small vials were weighed and placed
in both the cups. The ends of the cups were closed with corks through which two mercury
manometers were connected. [3]
(a) What is the purpose of keeping CaCl2 vials inside the cup?
(b) After a few hours, CaCl2 vials were taken out and weighed again. Will you expect any
difference in weight? If so, give reasons.
(c) What was the purpose of using a manometer?
QUESTION 7.
(i) What is leukemia ? [1]
(ii) With respect to disuse of organs, explain vermiform appendix and wisdom teeth. [2]
(iii) Show diagramatically the contraction and relaxation stages of ventricle. [2]
(iv) What is induced abortion ? [2]
(v) Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow : [3]
(a) Name the region in the kidney where the above structure is present.
(b) Name the parts labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4.
(c) Name the stages involved in the formation of urine.
QUESTION 8.
(i) Give biological reasons for : Salt and sugar are used in preserving food [1]
(ii) How are the cytons and axons placed in the brain and the spinal cord ? [2]

(a) Name the defect.

(b) What is the effect of this defect on man ?
(iv) What is Montreal Protocol ? [2]
(v) Given below is a diagram of a human blood smear.Study the diagram and answer the
(a) Name the components numbered ‘1’ to ‘4’.

(b) Mention two structural differences between the parts ‘1’ and ‘2’.
(c) Name the soluble protein found in part ‘4’ which forms insoluble threads during clotting
of blood.
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(i) A plant cell may burst when:

(iv) Which among the following diseases is caused by water pollution?

(v) Pulse wave is mainly caused by the

(viii) The nephron discharge their urine at the

(ix) A de-starched plant is one whose:

(x) Excretion primarily involves

(xii) A device to measure the growth in length of a plant is :

(xiii) Robert Malthus in his Essay on Population stated that

(i) Name the following: [5]

(iii) Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [5]

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C. Sneezing 3. Colour vision

D. Sperm 4. Simple reflex

(i) What does “like begets” means? [1]

(i) What is the role played by the inguinal canal? [1]

(ii) How are test tube babies formed ? [2]

(iii) What is Adrenal Virilism ? What causes this condition ? [2]

(iv) Draw a labelled diagram of the inner ear. [2]

(i) Define photophosphorylation. [1]

(ii) Draw a simplified diagram of a chloroplast. [2]

(i) What is aqueous humour ? [1]

(a) Name the parts labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4.

(a) Identify the stage giving suitable reasons.

(v) The diagram shows some movement in plants. [3]

(i) What is natural selection by Darwin ? [1]

(ii) Explain the theory of inheritance of acquired characters. [2]

(i) Define Osmosis [1]

(iv) Define BOD. What is its use ? [2]

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(a) Why is it called double circulation ?

(i) Marine fish when placed in tap water bursts because of :

(ii) Turgor pressure helps in the opening and closing of ...............

(iv) Which one the following is an example of pollutant ?

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(vi) Assertion: A special type of diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane is

(vii) The name Homo Sapiens can be assigned to

(viii) The chief nitrogenous waste in mammals is

(x) Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

(xi) After Mitosis, a female human cell will have :

(xii) sunflower plant bends towards the sun. It is ______response.

(xiv) The two chromatids of a metaphase chromosome represent:

(i) Name the following: [5]

(iii) Fill in the blanks with suitable words. [5]

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A. Acrosome 1. An embryo which looks like human baby.

B. Gestaion 2. Luteinzing hormone

C. Menopause 3. Ovum producing cells

6. Complete stoppage of menstrual cycle.

7. Time taken by a fertillsed egg unit the

(i) Give an example of an established genetic trait in human being. [1]

(ii) What is genetic disease? Name two genetic diseases. [2]

(iii) Why is variation seen in progeny ? [2]

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(i) Give biological explanations for the following : [1]

(ii) What is sexual reproduction ? [2]

(iii) Name the hormones whose deficiency causes : [2]

(a) Label the part 1 to 5.

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