INDIAN NATIONAL BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD- 2009

ANSWER SHEET
1 February, 2009
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Roll No.
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HOMI BHABHA CENTRE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088.
Instructions regarding INBO Theory Test Paper:

The question paper is divided into Section A and Section B.

Section A

• Section A consists of 28 questions carrying 1 point each.

• All 28 questions are of multiple choice type, with only one correct answer for
each question.

• Mark the correct answer with ‘X’ on the answer sheet provided. The correct
way of marking a cross is shown below. Use a dark pencil / pen to mark your
answer.

Q.No. a b c d

• Each wrong answer will have negative marking as indicated in the scoring
key.

Section B

• Section B consists of a total of 28 questions.

• The marks for the questions in Part B vary depending on the number of

answers and the complexity of the question. These marks have been

indicated along with the question.

• Fill your answers in the Answer Sheet for Part B.

• Contradictory answers will not be considered for marking.

SCORING KEY

NO. OF CORRECT ANSWERS: X

NO. OF INCORRECT ANSWERS: Y

SCORE INBO (THEORY): SECTION A: 3X – Y

SECTION B: 3 x POINTS OBTAINED
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ANSWER SHEET: SECTION A

Q. Q.
No. a b c d No. a b c d
1 15

2 16

3 17

4 18

5 19

6 20

7 21

8 22

9 23

10 24

11 25

12 26

13 27

14 28

Signature of Invigilator: ___________________

Not
X Y attempted
SECTION A 3X − Y =
SECTION B 3X =
Total score =

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ANSWER SHEET: SECTION B

CELL BIOLOGY (28)

29. (0.25 x 24 = 6 points)

(A) Table 29.A

Cell types [3H] Thymidine [14C] Uridine [35S] Methionine

Intestinal mucosal + + +
cells
Reticulocytes + + +
Neurons - + +
RBC - - +

(B) Table 29.B

Cell types [3H] Thymidine [14C] Uridine [35S] Methionine
Intestinal mucosal + + +
cells
Reticulocytes + + +
Neurons + + +
RBC - - +

30. (1 x 3 = 3 points)

1. IV
2. I
3. I
31. (0.5 x 4 = 2 points)

Statement True False

A √
B √
C √
D √

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32. (0.5 x 6 = 3 points)

No. Effects True False

1. Increased glycogen and fat biosynthesis √
2. Decreased rate of metabolism √
3. Increased sweating √
4. Decreased mean body temperature √
5. Increase in heat production √
6. Decreased cardiac output √

33. (2 points)

a.

b. √

c.

d.

34. ( 0.5 x 6 = 3 points)

3 > 2 > 1> 6 > 4 > 5

35. (2 points)
a.

b.

c.

d. √

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36. ( 0.5 x 4 = 2 points)

Population Stage
P a
Q b
R d
S c

37. (1 x 5 = 5 points)
A. 1:257000 or (3.89x10-6 to 4x10-6) or 10-5.41 or 99% or 1/105.41

B. 1:25 or 1:26 or (3.84x10-2 to 4x10-2) or 10-1.41 or 96% or 1/101.41

C. 1: 1.02 or 0.97 to 1.00 or 9.7x10-1 or 97x10-2 or 10-0.01 or 45% or 1/100.01

D. pH 2 or A or stomach

a.
E.
b. √

c.

d.

PLANT SCIENCES (6)

38. ( 0.5 x 4 = 2 points)

Characteristic Type of >/</=/X Type of
plant plant
Light compensation C3 plants > C4 plants
point
Photorespiration rate C3 plants > C4 plants
Optimum temperature C3 plants < C4 plants
for photosynthesis
Productivity C3 plants < C4 plants

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39. ( 0.5 x 4 = 2 points)

1: mucilage duct

2: cambium

3: spring wood

4: autumn wood

40. ( 0.5 x 4 = 2 points)

Statements True False

I. √
II. √
III. √
IV. √

ANIMAL SCIENCES (10)

41. ( 0.5 x 4 = 2 points)

Activity Will increase Will not increase
A. √
B. √
C. √
D. √

42. (2 points)
a.

b. √

c.

d.

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43. ( 0.5 x 4 = 2 points)

Statements True False

A. √
B. √
C. √
D. √

44. ( 0.5 x 8 = 4 points)

Animal group Body pattern
(A/B/C/D/E)
Sea urchin A
Sea anemone C
Nematodes B
Star fish A
Corals C
Snakes A
Rotifers B
Tape worm D

GENETICS & EVOLUTION (9.5)

45. (1.5 points)

Answer: 1/8 or 0.125 or 12.5%

46. (1 point)

Answer: II x III

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47. ( 0.5 x 5 = 2.5 points)

Description Whether description suggests

Pre-zygotic Post-zygotic
barrier barrier
A. √
B. √ √
C. √
D. √

48. ( 0.5 x 5 = 2.5 points)

Statements True False

A. √
B. √
C. √
D. √
E. √

49. (2 points)
a.

b.

c. √

d.

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ETHOLOGY (5)

50. ( 0.5 x 6 = 3 points)

Social condition Response

A. 4
B. 5
C. 1 or 6
D. 2
E. 6 or 1 or 4
F. 3

51. ( 0.5 x 4 = 2 points)

A.
a.

b. √

c.

d.

B.
a. √

b.

C.
a.

b.

c. √

d.

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D.
a.

b. √

c.

ECOLOGY (11.5)

52. ( 0.5 x 5 = 2.5 points)

Condition Mode
A. I
B. III
C. II or III
D. I
E. III

53. ( 0.5 x 6 = 3 points) 1 5

3

2 4 6
54. (2 x 2 = 4 points)
(A) a.

b.

c. √

d.
(B)
a.

b.

c.

d. √

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55. ( 0.5 x 4 = 2 points)

Adaptation Advantage

Dichotomous branching of thallus b

Presence of fucoxanthin g

Mucilaginous secretions c

Lower solute potential than the d

surroundings

BIOSYSTEMATICS (2)

56. (2 points)

a. √

b.

c.

d.

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