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    FIRST TERMINAL EXAMINATION 2020 – 2021

    Paper : Biology

    Grade: 9 Marks: 80
    Date : 26/10/2020 Time : 2 hrs

    Answer to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately.


    You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
    This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
    The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

    Attempt all questions from section A and attempt any four questions from section B.
    The intended marks for questions or parts of a question are given in the brackets [ ]

    SECTION – A
    (All the questions from this Section are compulsory)

    Question 1

    a) Give scientific terms for the following. [5]

    i) A special mode of germination in which the seed germinates inside the fruit while it is
    attached to the parent plant.
    ii) The manner in which the ovules are attached to the wall of the ovary.
    iii) Cells responsible for the increase in diameter of the stem and root of dicot plants
    iv) The point at which two separate bones meet.
    v) An insoluble polysaccharide which is stored in animals mainly in liver and muscles.

    b) State the exact location of the following. [5]

    i) Sub lingual gland


    ii) Villi
    iii) Coccyx
    iv) Nectaries
    v) Apical meristem

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    This paper consists of 5 printed pages.
    c) Write one biological function for each of the following. [5]

    i) Centrosomes
    ii) Parenchyma
    iii) Micropyle
    iv) Hydrochloric acid
    v) Acetabulum

    d) Choose the odd one out from the following terms given and name the category to which the
    others belong. [5]

    i) Atlas, Axis, Coccyx, Radius, Lumbar


    ii) Retinol, Niacin, Folic acid, Pantothenic acid, Ascorbic acid
    iii) Trypsin, Steapsin, Erepsin, Pepsin, Rennin
    iv) Adipose tissue, Tendon, Ligament, Bones, Areolar tissue
    v) Cell membrane, Mitochondria, Golgi body, Plastid, Endoplasmic reticulum

    e) Complete the following paragraph by filling in the blanks with appropriate words. [5]

    (i) ____________ is the yellowish green water fluid produced in the (ii) _________, which is
    transported through hepatic duct. The hepatic duct is joined by the (iii) ____________ to
    form the common bile duct. The colour of this fluid is due to the presence of (iv) __________
    and is produced by the breakdown of the dead and worn out (v) ___________________.

    f) Define the following terms. [5]

    i) Assimilation
    ii) Monoecious plants
    iii) Geitonogamy
    iv) Seedling
    v) Protandry

    g) State whether the following statements are true of false. If false, Correct and REWRITE the
    false statement by changing only one word. [5]

    i) Herkogamy means the growing of stigma and anthers at different heights.


    ii) Ribosomes are small granules either scattered freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the
    membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum
    iii) The dorsal part of the cranium contains a large hole, called the centrum through
    which the spinal cord after emerging from the brain continues behind the backbone
    iv) Roughage stimulates the muscle contraction in the intestinal wall, making the
    movement of the faecal matter easy.
    v) Sieve tubes are long tube like structures meant for transporting water and dissolved
    minerals.

    h) Draw a neat labelled diagram of an internal structure of tooth. [5]


    Section B
    (Attempt any FOUR of the following questions)

    Question 2

    a) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow. [5]

    i) Define germination. What are its two types of germination?


    ii) Identify the type of germination and define it.
    iii) What is the role played by epicotyl in this type of germination?

    b) Give reason for the following statements. [5]


    i) Small intestine is the most important organ of the digestive system.
    ii) Protoplasm cannot be analysed chemically.
    iii) Seeds sown very deep in the soil fail to germinate.
    iv) There are no enzymes to digest vitamins.
    v) Some people in old age complain of stiff joints.

    Question 3

    a) Draw a neat labelled diagram of plant cell with all the cell organelles. [4]
    b) Write three characteristics for the following. [3]
    i) Anemophilous
    ii) Self pollination
    iii) Meristematic tissue
    c) Difference between on the basis of what is indicated in the brackets. [3]
    i) Ball and socket joint and Hinge joint (Example)
    ii) Cuboidal epithelium and Columnar epithelium (Location)
    iii) Kwashiorkar and Marasmus (Skin and muscles)

    Question 4

    a) Write the dental formula of an adult human being. [2]


    b) Draw a neat labelled diagram of a thoracic vertebra. [3]
    c) Given below is the diagram of a maize grain. Study the same and answer the questions that
    follow. [5]
    i) Label the marked parts.
    ii) Name the papery single cotyledon.
    iii) Name the layer which is rich in protein.
    iv) Maize is a grain, not a seed. Give appropriate reason for the statement.

    Question 5

    a) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow. [3]

    i) Which major organ of a flower does the figure A represents? What is the collective term for
    this diagram?
    ii) Can you state how the contents of pollen sac s would come out?

    b) Name the plastid and the pigment likely to be found in the cells of the pegtals of sunflower and
    ripe tomato. [2]

    c) Complete the following table. [5]

    Region Secretion Enzymes Final product of digestion


    Mouth 1._____________ Ptyalin 2.__________
    Duodenum 3.____________ None 4.__________
    Ileum Intestinal juice 5.__________ Glucose and Fructose

    Question 6

    a) What are the advantages of cross pollination? [3]


    b) Give one example of the following. [3]
    i) Monoadelphous
    ii) Polyadelphous
    iii) Petaloid

    c) Label the parts of the following diagram. [4]

    Question 7

    a) Comment: Vertebral column is curved. [1]


    b) What are the main characteristics of an enzyme? [3]
    c) Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow. [6]

    i) Label the marked parts.


    ii) What happens to the following after fertilization:
    1) Ovules 2) Petals 3) Stamens 4) Ovary
    iii) What is double fertilization?
    iv) What is the role of stigma in fertilization?

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