01. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

a) Red blood cells number is same as that of white blood cells and
protein.
b) RBC are formed in the red bone marrow in the adults.
c) RBCs are devoid of nucleus in most of the mammals.
d) RBCs have an average life span of 120 days after which they
are destroyed in the spleen ( graveyard of RBCs ).
02. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

a) Erythrocytes are the most abundant of all the cells

in the blood.
b) shape of RBC in mammal is biconcave.
c) they have a red coloured , iron containing
complex protein called haemoglobin
d) a healthy individual has 12 – 16 gms of haemoglobin in
every 100 ml of blood.
e) none
03. Leucocytes are also known as white blood cells (WBC) as they are
colourless due to : RBC

a) presence of nucleus
b) white pigment present in them
c) lack of haemoglobin
d) all of these
04. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

a) Neutrophils are least abundant cells of the total WBCs and

basophils are the least among them.
b) Neutrophils and monocytes ( 6-7%) are phagocytic cells which
destroy foreign organisms entering the body.
c) Eosinophils ( 2-3%) resist infections and are also
associated with allergic reactions.
d) both B and T lymphocytes are responsible for immune
responses of the body.
05. chondrocytes are found in

a) blood
b) cartilage
c) platelets
d) nervous tissue
06. Basophile secrete :

A.Histamine
B.serotonin
C.heparin
D.all of these
07. Blood Doesn't Coagulate Inside the body due to the
presence of

(a)hemoglobin
(b)heparin
(c)fibrin
(d)plasma
08. Which of the following statements is /are
incorrect for platelets found in blood ?

a) platelets are non – nucleated in human just like

RBC.
b) they are formed from the megakaryocyte cell of
bone marrow
c) thromboplastin secreted by platelet helps in
blood clotting.
d) none of the above.
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09. Glycemic index was in news , it is a parameter used to measure
the intake of which of the following nutrients by the human body?

A. carbohydrates
B. fat
C. protein
D. vitamin
10. Which among the following pairs are correctly
matched ?

1. Monosaccharides - glucose , fructose , ribose

2. Polysaccharides - starch cellulose , glycogen
3. Oligosaccharides - sucrose , maltose

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 , 2 and 3
11. Select the correct statements :

1. sucrose = glucose + fructose

2. maltose = glucose + glucose
3. lactose = galactose + glucose

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 , 2 and 3
12. Which is an essential element used in the synthesis of proteins and
other compounds ?

a) Potassium
b) Phosphorous
c) Nitrogen
d) Magnesium
13. Glucagon is responsible to:

a. Decrease blood sugar level

b. Increase blood sugar level
c. decrease in lactic acid content of
the muscles
d. Increase in lactic acid content of
the muscles
14. How many parathyroid glands are present on the
backside of thyroid glands in humans?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D.3
15. Hormones thyroxine , adrenaline and the pigment melanin are
formed from :

a) tyrosine
b) tryptophan
c) glycine
d) proline
16. Estrogen and progesterone are which group of hormones :

a) protein
b) steroid
c) lipid
d) none
17. Thymus plays major role in :

a) nervous system
b) immune system
c) respiratory system
d) all of the above
18. Parathyroid hormone levels are regulated by circulating levels
of …….. Ions :

a) calcium
b) potassium
c) iodine
d) none
19. Deficiency of ………… hormone in childhood leads to
dwarfism in human :

a) somatotropin
b) vasopressin
c) TSH
d) somatostatin
20. Which of the following is Peptide hormone?

(a) Cortisol
(b) Testosterone
(c) Insulin
(d) Progesterone
21. Which among the following pairs are correctly matched :

1. cytokinins - cell division

2. Auxins - growth of stem
3. Abscisic acid - inhabits growth

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 , 2 and 3
Which
22. The plant appears to bend towards light , which
chemical is responsible for this :

a) Cytokinins
b) Abscisic acid
c) Auxin
d) Gibberellins
23. Which among the following pairs are correctly matched ?

1. growth hormone - pituitary gland

2. Adrenaline - regulate metabolism for body growth
3. Insulin - regulate blood sugar level

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 , 2 and 3
24. Which of the following statements is/are
correct about viruses ?
1. viruses are obligately parasites.
2. Non – cellular organism replicating inside the
living cell.
3. No virus contain both RNA and DNA .
4. Viruses that infect plants have single
stranded RNA.
5. Viruses that infect animals have either single
or double stranded DNA viruses.

a) 1 , 2 and 3 c) 2 , 3 , 4 and 5
b) 2 , 4 and 5 d) all
❖ viruses are composed of
protein covering surrounding
nucleic acid.

❖ in addition to proteins , viruses

also contain genetic material ,
that could be either RNA or
DNA.

❖Viruses that infect the bacteria

are usually double stranded
DNA viruses.
25. Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly
matched :

Disease Causing
1. cholera - vibrio cholerae
2. Typhoid - salmonella typhi
3. Tetanus - clostridium tetani
4. Citrus canker - xanthomonas citri

a) 2 and 3
b) 2 , 3 and 4
c) 1 , 2 , 3 and 4
d) none
Which
26. In Which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen
lymphatic vessels ?

a) elephantiasis
b) ringworm disease
c) Ascariasis
d) Amoebiasis
27. Consider the following statements about bacteria:
1. Bacterial cells may be motile or non-motile.
2. Bacterial flagellum is composed of two parts – filament and basal body.
3. The filament is the longest portion and extends from the cell surface to
the outside.

How many of the above is correct?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. None
28. The use of antihistamine , adrenaline and steroids quickly
reduce the symptoms of :

a) fungal disease
b) viral disease
c) allergy
d) helminthes disease
29. ‘Athlete’s foot’ is a disease caused by:

(a) bacteria
(b) fungus
(c) protozoan
(d) nematode
30. The organ affected by malaria is:

(a) heart
(b) lungs
(c) kidney
(d) spleen
31. In the person of advanced age, the hair becomes
thinner gradually. It happens because of decrease in:

A. Synthesis of glucose
B. Synthesis of protein
C. Energy availability
D. Blood supply
32. Goitre and the enlarged thyroid gland are mainly diagnosed
inpatients with deficiencies of which of the following minerals?
a) Iron
b) Iodine
c) Calcium
d) Phosphorus
33. Which of the following statements is incorrect about
antibiotics ?

a) they are very effective against viral infections

b) antibiotics are obtained from living organism that kill or
stop the growth of other microorganisms.
c) they prevent the bacteria from making cell walls.
d) they block biochemical pathways which are important for
bacteria.
34. Select the correctly matched pairs :

1. Vitamin D - Retinol
2. Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine
3. Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
4. Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin

a) 1 , 2 and 3
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1 , 2 and 4
d) All the above
35. Which of the following is incorrect ?

A) Mycoplasmas – smallest cell , only 0.3 mm

B) Ostrich’s egg - largest isolated single cell
C) Nerve cells - longest cells.
D) None of these.
36. Consider the following pairs :
cells shapes
1. RBC - round and biconcave
2. WBC - amoeboid
3. Nerve cell - branched and long
4. Tracheid - elongated
5. mesophyll cells - round and oval
which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 , 2 ,3 and 4
c) 1 , 3 , 4 and 5
d) All are correctly matched
37. Which one of the following statements is not
correct about cell membrane ?

a) Animal cell membrane composed of

phospholipids, proteins and cholesterol
( lipid ).
b) The most important function of plasma
membrane is that it gives shape to the cell
c) The lipid component of the cell membrane
mainly consists of phosphoglycerides.
d) It is flexible and enables the cell to engulf many
materials.
38. What is a tonoplast?

(a) Outer membrane of mitochondria.

(b) Inner membrane of chloroplast.
(c) Membrane boundary of the vacuole of plant cells.
(d) Cell membrane of a plant cell.
39. Consider the following statements:

1. Ribosomes are non-membrane bound organelles found in all cells

both eukaryotic as well as prokaryotic.
2. Animal cells contain another non-membrane bound organelle called
centrosome which helps in cell division.
3. The shape of the cell may vary with the function they perform. Which of
the statement(s) given above is/are true?
Mark only one oval.

a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. 1,2 and 3
40. Consider the following statements:

1. Several ribosomes may attach to a single mRNA and form a chain called
polyribosomes or polysome.
2. The ribosomes of a polysome translate the mRNA into proteins. Which of
the above is not correct?
Mark only one oval.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 2 both
d. None of the above
41. ‘Fluid Mosaic Model’ proposed by Singer and Nicholson is
mainly concerned with:

(a) ribosomes
(b) cytoplasm
(c) cell wall
(d) plasma membrane
42. Consider the following statements :

1. Algae have cell walls made up of

cellulose, galactans , mannans and calcium
carbonate.
2. plant cell wall made up of cellulose ,
hemicellulose , pectins and proteins.
3. Cell wall gives shape to the cell and protects the cell
from mechanical damage and infection.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

a) 1 , 2 and 3
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2
d) 2 and 3
43. Consider the following statements:

1. Passive transport is type of membrane transport

that does not require energy to move substances
across cell membrane.
2. Ions or molecules are transported across the
membrane against their concentration gradient with
the use of energy is called active transport

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are

incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
44.
1. Endoplasmic reticulum
2. Golgi complex
3. lysosome
4. Mitochondria
5. Chloroplast
6. vacuoles

Which of the above are included in endomembrane system?

a) 1 , 2 and 3 only
b) 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 and 6
c) 1 , 2 ,3 and 6
d) All of these
45. Match Column I with Column 11 .

Column I column 11
(a) Eosinophils 1. Coagulation
(b) RBC 2. Universal recipient
(c) AB Group
(d) Platelets
3. Resist infection
(e) Systole 4. Contraction of heart
5. Gas transport
a. A-3, b-5, c-2,
b. A-2, b-3, c-1 ,
c. a-3, b-2, c-1,
d. A-1, b-3, c-2,
46. Which of the following generates maximum number of action
potential, i.e., 70 - 75 per minute and is responsible for initiating
and maintaining the rhythmic contractile activity of the heart.

a. Atrioventricular node
b. Sinoatrial node
c. purkinje fibres
d. None of the above
47. Which structure is formed by process of packaging in golgi
apparatus ?

a) Ribosomes
b) Protein granules
c) Lysosomes
d) Centrosomes
48. Which among the following statements is/are correct?

1. the SER helps in the manufacture of fat molecules

2. RER plays a crucial role in detoxifying many
poisons and drugs.
3. RER looks rough under a microscope because it has
particles called ribosomes.

a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
4) 1 ,2 and 3
49. Golgi apparatus is an important site for the formation of

a) glycoproteins and glycolipids

b) protein and lipids
c) carbohydrates and proteins
d) glucose and lipids
50. Identify

they are the sites of aerobic respiration , they produce cellular

energy in the form of ATP, the matrix also possesses single circular
DNA molecule , a few RNA molecules , ribosomes and the components
required for the synthesis of proteins.

a) microbodies
b) mitochondria
c) plastids
d) golgi apparatus
51. Column I Column II
( type of leucoplast ) ( stored food )

A. Amyloplast 1. oil and fat

B. Elaioplast 2. Protein
C. Aleuroplasts 3. Carbohydrate

Select the correct matching :

a) A-3, B-1, C-2
b) A-1, B-2, C-3
c) A-3, B-2, C-1
d) A-2, B-3, C-1
52. Which of the following statements is incorrect
about vacuoles?

a) Vacuoles are storage sacs for solid or liquid

contents.
b) In plant cells vacuoles are full of cell sap and
provide turgidity and rigidity to the cell.
c) In amoeba the contractile vacuole is important for
osmoregulation and excretion.
d) Vacuoles are small sized in plant cells while animal The vacuole is bound
cells have very large vacuoles. by a single membrane
called tonoplast.
53. How many of the following are membrane bound
organelles ?
Lysosomes , Ribosomes , Mitochondria , vacuoles ,

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
55. Select the correct statement
a) The nucleus contains chromosomes, which are visible
as rod-shaped structures only when the cell is about
to divide
b) Chromatin material is visible as entangled mass of
thread like structures.
c) The nucleus has a double layered covering called
nuclear membrane
d) All the above
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56. Which among the following statements is/are incorrect?

a) All prokaryotes have a cell wall surrounding the cell membrane

except in mycoplasma.
b) A prokaryotic cell typically has only a single , coiled , circular
chromosome
c) organisms , whose cell lack a nuclear membrane , are
called eukaryotes.
d) Eukaryotic cell have more than one chromosome.
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57. Which of the following is not present in prokaryotes?

a) Ribosomes
b) Nuclear membrane
c) Cell wall
d) Plasma membrane
58. Which among the following statements is Incorrect ?

a) When a cell divides by meiosis it produces four

new cells instead of just two.
b) Mitosis helps in growth and repair of tissues in
organisms.
c) The process of cell division by which most of the
cells divide for growth is called meiosis.
d) The daughter cells have the same number of
chromosomes as mother cell in mitosis.
59. During which stage of mitosis the spindle
fibers are formed and get attached to the
chromosomes?

a) metaphase
b) anaphase
c) prophase
d) telophase
60. Which among the following statement is/are correct ?

1. hypertonic solution – cell will lose water by osmosis

2. isotonic solution - not net movement of water across
the cell membrane.
3. hypotonic solution – cell will gain water by osmosis

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 , 2 and 3
Difference between Osmosis and Diffusion

the en
61. Select the Incorrect statement among the following:

a) Apical meristem is present at the growing tips

of stems only.
b) Intercalary meristem seen in some plants is
located near the node.
c) Cells of meristematic tissue lack vacuoles.
d) The girth of the stem or root increases due to
lateral meristem .
62. How many pairs are correctly matched :

1. Parenchyma - stores food

2. Chlorenchyma – performs photosynthesis
3. Collenchyma - flexibility in plants
4. sclerenchyma – tissue which makes the
plant hard and stiff.

a) 1 pair
b) 2 pairs
c) 3 pairs
d) all
63. In aquatic plants, large air cavities are present in parenchyma to help them
float. Such a parenchyma type is called :

a) Parenchyma
b) chlorenchyma
c) sclerenchyma
d) Aerenchyma
64. Which among the following statements
is incorrect ?

a) Tracheids and vessels are tubular

structures. This allows them to transport
water and minerals vertically.
b) Except phloem fibres , other phloem cells
are living cells.
c) Xylem fibres are mainly supportive in
function.
d) Xylem transports food from leaves to other
parts of the plant
65. Which one of following statements
about phloem is correct ?

a) Phloem transports water and minerals.

b) Phloem transports photosynthetic
product.
c) Phloem is a simple tissue.
d) Phloem gives support to the plant.
66. Which of the following statements is
incorrect about epidermis ?

a) the epidermis is the outermost layer of the

plant body.
b) the tissue between the upper and lower
epidermis is called the mesophyll.
c) epidermis is usually double layer.
d) stomata are structures present in the
epidermis of leaves.
67. The outside of the epidermis is often covered with a
waxy thick layer called :

a) cuticle
b) lignin
c) cellulose
d) stomata
68. Which among the following pairs are correctly
matched ?

1. Cuboidal epithelium - forms the lining of kidney tubules.

2. columnar epithelial tissue - respiratory tract
3. squamous epithelium – oesophagus and the lining of the mouth
4. stratified squamous ep. – lung alveoli

a) 1 and 2 c) 1 and 3
b) 1 , 2 and 3 d) 1 , 2 , 3 and 4
Battle of Baghpat- Epithelium tissue
69. Simple cuboidal epithelium is found in :

a) thin bronchioles
b) choroid of eye
c) sweat gland
d) all of the above
70. Which among the following statements is / are correct ?

1. Tendons connect muscles to bone

2. ligament connect bone to bone
3 . Tendon are fibrous tissue
4. ligament tissue is very elastic.

a) 1 and 2 only c) 1 , 2 ,3 and 4

b ) 2 and 4 only d) none

71. Which among the following statements is / are incorrect ?

1. Areolar connective tissue is found between the skin and

muscles.
2. Adipose tissue is found below the skin and between
internal organs.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both 1 and 2
d) none
72. Which among the following statements is / are correct ?

1. the cells are long with pointed ends ( spindle – shaped ) and
uninucleate ( having a single nucleus ) in Unstriated muscles.
2. the cells of straited muscles tissue are long , cylindrical , unbranched and
multinucleate ( having many nuclei )
3. cells are cylindrical , branched and uninucleate in cardiac muscles.

a) 1 ,2 and 3
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3
73. Which of the following tissue is responsible for
movement in our body ?

a) Nervous tissue
b) Muscular tissue
c) Epithelial tissue
d) Areolar tissue
74. Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix that is
composed of calcium and :

a) Phosphorous
b) Nitrogen
c) Chloride
d) Magnesium
75. Which of the following statements is incorrect :

a) carbon and energy requirements of the autotrophic organism are

fulfilled by photosynthesis.
b) carbohydrates are utilised for providing energy to the plant.
c) in plants the carbohydrates which are not used immediately are
stored in the form of starch.
d) none
76. Arrange following events in series which occur during the
process of photosynthesis :

a) Absorption - Reduction – Conversion

b)Absorption - Conversion – Reduction
c) Reduction - Absorption – Conversion
d)Conversion - Reduction - Absorption
❖ During
photosynthesis plants
utilise CO2 and
release Oxygen.
77. Which of the following is does not occur during
photosynthesis ?

a) absorption of light energy by chlorophyll.

b) conversion of light energy to chemical energy and
splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.
c) utilization of oxygen
d) reduction of carbon dioxide to carbohydrates.
78. Which light shows higher rate of photosynthesis ?

a) Yellow and Green

b) Red and Blue
c) Yellow and Orange
d) Yellow and Red
Which
80. Nutrition in amoeba is :

a) holophtic
b) parasitic
c) holozoic
d) saprotrophic
81. Which among following organisms break-down the food
material outside the body and then absorb it. :

a) Fungi
b) Leeches
c) Human
d) Lion
82. The pyruvate may be converted into ethanol and
carbon dioxide in :

a) Anaerobic respiration
b)Aerobic respiration
c) Both
d) None
83. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. pyruvate can be converted into ethanol and
carbon dioxide by yeast.
2. Fermentation take place in aerobic bacteria.
3. Fermentation takes place in mitochondria.
4. Fermentation is a form of anaerobic respiration

a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) 1 and 4
d) 2 and 3
104. Larynx is present in between:

(a) epiglottis and glottis

(b) trachea and bronchiole
(c) epiglottis and trachea
(d) bronchus and epiglottis
105. The correct pathway for air in human lungs is:

a. Nasal passage > pharynx > larynx > trachea > bronchi > alveoli >
bronchioles
b. Nasal passage > trachea > pharynx > larynx > bronchi > bronchioles >
alveoli
c. Nasal passage > pharynx > larynx > trachea > bronchi > bronchioles >
alveoli
d. Nasal passage > bronchi > pharynx > larynx > bronchioles > trachea >
alveoli
84. Which among the following in our muscles
during sudden activity causes cramps :

a) Pyruvate
b) Lactic acid
c) Ethanol
d) Carbon dioxide
85. Select the correctly matched pair :

1. Salivary amylase - breaks down starch to simple sugar.

2. Pepsin - protein digesting enzyme
3. Lipase - breakdown of emulsified fats.

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 , 2 and 3
Which
86. Trypsin is secreted by

a) stomach
b) pancreas
c) liver
d) saliva
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87. Select the Incorrect statements among the following

a) The exit of food from the stomach is regulated by a

sphincter muscle.
b) Bile salts break large fat globules into smaller globules.
c) large intestine where its wall absorb more water from
unabsorbed food.
d)None
88. Trypsin differs from pepsin because
it digests :

a) carbohydrate in alkaline medium in

stomach.
b) protein , in alkaline medium in
stomach.
c) protein , in acidic medium of
duodenum.
d) protein , in alkaline medium in
duodenum.
89. Which of the following is released in small intestine ?

a) bile juice
b) pancreatic juice
c) intestinal juice
d) all of these
90. Which of the following are digestive
glands associated with alimentary canal ?

a) salivary gland
b) liver
c) pancreas
d) all of these
91. Which among the following statements is / are correct ?

1. the respiratory pigment is haemoglobin has a very high affinity

for oxygen.
2. the carbon dioxide is more soluble in water than oxygen.
3. the blood brings oxygen from the rest of the body for release into
the alveoli.
4. oxygen in the alveolar air is taken up by blood in the alveolar
blood vessels to be transported to all the cells in the body.
a) 1 , 2 and 3
b) 1 , 2 and 4
c) 2 , 3 and 4
d) 1 ,3 and 4
Which
92 . In an amphibian , the heart has :

a) two atria and one ventricle

b) one atrium and one ventricle
c) two atria and two ventricles
d) one atrium two ventricle
93. Which among the following statements is/are correct ?

1. Arteries are the vessels which carry blood away from the heart
to various organs of the body.
2. Veins collect the blood from different organs and bring it back
to the heart.
3. arteries have thick , elastic walls

a) 1 , 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3
94. Maximum pressure of blood is experienced :

a) when blood enters from left atrium to aorta

b) when blood enters from right atrium to aorta
c) when blood enters from left ventricle to aorta
d) when blood enters from right ventricle to aorta
95. Tricuspid valve is present between the :

a) two atria
b) two ventricles
c) left atrium and left ventricle
d) right atrium and right ventricle
96. Which among the following statements is/are correct ?

1. lymph is a colourless fluid containing specialised lymphocytes which

are responsible for the immune responses of the body.
2. fats are absorbed through lymph in the lacteals present in the
intestinal villi.
3. lymph returns interstitial fluid to blood.
4. the fluid present in the lymphatic system is called the lymph.

a) 1 , 2 and 3
b) 2 , 3 and 4
c) 1 , 3 and 4
d) all
97. Which among the following statements is/are correct ?

1. the ureter connects the kidneys with the urinary bladder.

2. Each kidney has large numbers of these filtration units called nephrons
3. an artificial kidney is a device to remove nitrogenous waste products
from the blood through dialysis.
4. human kidneys can produce urine nearly four times concentrated than
the initial filtrate formed.

a) All
b) b) 3 and 4
c) c) 1 , 2 and 3
d) d) 1 , 2 and 4
98. Which among the following statements is/are correct ?

1. an adult human excretes , on an average , 1 to 1.5 litres of

urine per day.
2. on an average 25-30 gm of urea is excreted out per day.
3. other than the kidneys , lungs , liver , and skin also help in
the elimination of excretory wastes.

a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 , 2 and 3
99. Each capillary cluster in the kidney is associated with
the cup-shaped end of a coiled tube called :

a) Glomerulus
b) Bowman’s capsule
c) Ureter
d) Nephron
100. The peripheral neural system of
human does not consist of :

a) brain
b) spinal cord
c) nerve fibres
d) both 1 and 2
101. Which among the following is/are example of reflex action

a) I pulled my hand back from the flame.

b) I was so hungry my mouth started watering.
c) Both
d) None
102. Which among the following statements is / are correct

1. separate areas of the fore – brain are specialised for hearing ,

smell , sight
2. involuntary action including blood pressure , salivation and
vomiting are controlled by the cerebellum.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both
d) none
103. Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt:

a) short – term memory

b) co-ordination during locomotion
c) executive functions , such as decision making
d) regulation of body temperature.
107. Growth of pollen tubes towards ovules is an example of :

a) phototropism
b) chemotropism
c) hydrotropism
d) geotropism
108.Which of the following reproduce
through binary fission ?

a) amoeba
b) frogs
c) hydra
d) snails
109. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

a) hydra have only a sexual reproduction.

b) most frogs are an oviparous animals.
c) budding possible in hydra .
d) spirogyra is example of fragmentation.
110. during regeneration , modification of an organ to other organ is
known as :

a) morphogenesis
b) epimorphosis
c) morphallaxis
d) accretionary growth
111. Which of the following flowers only once in its lifetime ?

a) papaya
b) mango Papaya and
c) jackfruit watermelon are
d) bamboo species example
Of unisexual flower
112. Which among the following statements is / are correct ?

1. In angiosperms , meiosis occurs during the spores formation.

2. The gymnosperms are plants in which the ovules are not enclosed
by any ovary wall and remain exposed.
3. Cycas and pinus are example of gymnosperms
4. In angiosperms , the seeds are enclosed in fruits.

a) 1 , 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 , 2 and 4
d) all
113. Which among the following statements is /are correct ?

1. zygote is capable of growing into a new plant

2. the ovule develops a tough coat and its gradually converted into seed
3. the ovary grows rapidly and ripens to from a fruit

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) 1 ,2 , and 3
114. Transfer of pollen grains from anther to the stigma of another
flower of same plant is :

a) geitonogamy
b) xenogamy
c) autogamy
d) cleistogamy
115. Which among the following statements is/are correct ?

1. the testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within

a pouch called scrotum.
2. testosterone brings about changes in appearance seen in boys
at the time of puberty.
3. the sperms are tiny bodies that consist of mainly genetic materials.
4. the urethra thus forms a common passage for both the sperms and
urine.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 , 3 and 4
c) 1 , 2 , 3 and 4
d) 1 , 2 and 3
116. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

a) ovaries secrete female sex hormones , estrogen.

b) uterus is the site of foetal growth during
pregnancy.
c) Epididymis is involved in storage , nutrition and
maturation of ova.
d) the embryo gets nutrition from the mother’s
blood with the help of a special tissue called
placenta.
117. Which among the following statements is not true
about organisms under kingdom monera?

a) they do not have well defined nucleus or organelles

b) all organism under monera lack cell wall.
c) mode of nutrition can be autotropic or
heterotrophic.
d) bacteria and blue green algae are part of this group.
118. Which of the following organisms does not belong to protista
kingdom ?

a) euglena
b) amoeba
c) penicillium
d) paramecium
119. Which among the following does not perform
photosynthesis ?

a) ulva
b) lichens
c) bryophyllum
d) fungi
120. Ulothrix, Cladophora, Ulva are examples for :

a)THALLOPHYTA
b) BRYOPHYTA
c) PTERIDOPHYTA
d)ANGIOSPERMS
121. Animals that can regulate their body temperature
internally are known as:

a) Poikilotherms
b) Homeotherms
c) Ectotherms
d) Mesotherms
122. Which among the following pair/pairs are correctly matched ?

1. Porifera – Euspongia , Spongilla

2. Coelenterata -- aurelia ( medusa ) , adamsia
3. Platyhelminthe - tapeworm , liver fluke
4. Annelid - Roundworm

a) 1 , 2 and 4
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 , 2 and 3
d) all
Which
123. Identify

1.this is the second largest animal phylum

2. they are bilaterally symmetrical , triploblastic and coelomate animals
3. body is covered by a calcareous shell and it unsegmented with a
distinct head , muscular foot and visceral hump.

a) Arthropoda
b) Echinodermata
c) Mollusca
d) Porifera
124. Identify
The body consists of head, thorax and abdomen. They have jointed
appendages This is the largest phylum of Animalia which includes insects
Excretion takes place through malpighian tubules

a) Arthropoda
b) Echinodermata
c) Mollusca
d) Porifera
125. Catla, Rohu and Mrigal belongs to

a)Amphibians
b) Pisces
c) Reptiles
d) Echinoderms