Sample Paper ( C )

Class 12 Biology

General instructions
All questions are compulsory
The question paper has five sections and 35 questions .
All questions are compulsory
Section A has 18 questions of one mark each
Section B has 7 questions of 2 marks each
Section C has 5 questions of 3 marks each
Section D has two case study based questions of 4 marks
Section E has three questions of 5 marks each
There is no over all choice however internal choice have been provided in some
questions student has to attempt only one of the alternative questions
Wherever necessary draw properly labelled diagrams
Section A
1.The structure of bilobed anther consists of:
a) 2 thecae, 2 sporangia b) 4 thecae, 4 sporangia
b) 4 thecae, 2 sporangia d) 2 thecae, 4 sporangia
2. The thalamus contributes to the fruit formation in :
a) Banana b) Orange
c) Strawberry d) Guava
3. What is present in the middle piece of sperm
a) Acrosome b) Mitochondria
c) Nucleus d) Proximal centriole
4. A female undergoing IVF treatment has blocked fallopian tubes. The technique by which the embryo
With more than 8 blastomeres will be transferred into the female for further development is:
a)ZIFT b) GIFT
c) IUT d) AI
5. How many types of gametes would be produced if the genotype of a parent is Aa BB?
a) 1 b) 2
c) 3 d) 4
6. In Antirrhinum, RR is phenotypically red flower rr is white and Rr is pink. Select the correct
phenotypic ratio in F1 generation when a cross is performed between RRxRr
a)1red:2pink:1white b) 2pink:1white
c) 2red:2pink d) AU pink
7. Which of the following RNA is not required for the synthesis of protein?
a) SiRNA b)mRNA
c) tRNA d)rRNA
8. AGGTATCGCAT is a sequence from the coding strand of a gene. What will be the corresponding
sequence of the transcribed mRNA?
a)UGGTUTCGCAT b) ACCUAUGCGAU
c) AGGUAUCGCAU d) UCCAUAGCGUA
9. How many mya, the jawless fish probably evolved?
a) 320 b) 350
c) 400 d) 500
10. Coelacanth was a:
a) Invertebrate b) Fish
c) Amphibian d) Reptile
11. The amount of nutrients such as carbon ,nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium present in the soil at any
given time is referred as:
a)Standing crop b) Climax
b) Climax community d) Standing state
12. If a population of 50 paramecia present in a pool increase to 150 after an hour what would be the
growth rate of population?
a)50 per hour b) 200 per hour
c) 5per hour d) 100 per hour
13. In the equation GPP-R=NPP,R represents.
a) Respiration losses b) Radiant energy
c) Retardation factor d) Environment factor
14. Which one of the following plants shows a very close relationship with a species of moth where
none of the two can complete its life cycle without the other?
a)Yucca b) Banana
b) Hydrilla d) Viola
Assertion-Reason type questions:
These question consists of two statements each printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering these
questions you are required to choose any one of the following responses.
A. If both Assertion and Reason are true, Reason is correct explanation of the Assertion.
B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of the Assertion.
C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
15. Assertion: Interferons are a type of antibodies produced by cells infected by bacteria
Reason: Interferons stimulateinflammation at the site of injury.
A B C D
16. Assertion: Insulin is a type of antibiotic
Reason: It is synthesized by the process of fermentation.
A B C D
17. Assertion: Nitrogen fixing bacteria of legume nodules live in O2-depleted cells
Reason: Leghaemoglobin completely remove O2 from nodule cells.
A B C D
18. Assertion: A person who has received a cut and is bleeding needs to be given anti-tetanus treatment
Reason: Anti-tetanus injection provides immunity by introducing antibodies for tetanus
A B C D

Section:B
19. Name the two types of immune systems in a human body. Why are they called so?
OR
Name the plant source of the drug commonly called “Smack” How does it affect the body of abuser.
20. Name the bacterium responsible for large holes seen in “Swiss Cheese”. What are those holes due to
21. What is the source of cyclosporin-A? what is its significance.
22. Name the first transgenic cow. Which gene was introduced into this cow?
23. What is incomplete dominance? Explain it with suitable example.
OR
What is pleiotropy ? Give one example of it.
24. Write four feature of genetic code.
25. Write difference between homologous and analogous organs .

Section:C
26. Draw a labelled diagram of a typical anatropous ovule .
OR
Explain the different ways apomictic seeds can develop. Give an example.
27.Why is haemophilia generally observed in human males? Explain the conditions under which a
human female can be haemophilic .
OR
Both Haemophilia and Thalassaemia are blood related disorders in humans. Write their cause
and difference between the two. Name the category of genetic disorder they both come under.
28. Explain the importance of “selectable marker” with the help of suitable example.
29. Explain the different types of ecological pyramids.
30. Write a short note on in-situ conservation of bio-diversity .
Section D

31. X and Y are communicable disease whereas W and Z are non-communicable disease. X is
transmitted through vectors whereas Y is transmitted through droplet infection. W is caused
due to hormone deficiency whereas Z is a degenerative disease.
Based on the above information answer the following questions.
1. Give an example :-Commiunicable disease , non – commiunicable disease.
2. What is vector name a vector transmitted disease.
3. How wiil you differentiate between commiunicable and non- commiunicable disease.
OR
Write the different modes of transmissions of commiunicable disease.

32. Aditya went to his hometown located in countryside along with his parents during the
summer vacations. His grandparents house is surrounded by farmland from all sides
Lots of crops were growing nearby and Aditya was very excited to visit the crop fields.
He seeked permission from his mother to play in farmland along with his friends and
then went to play in the fields. On returning back he had running nose, watering eyes
and continuous sneezing which was very frequent. The symptoms worsened with time.
Based on above information answer the following questions.
1. What symptoms were observed when Aditya visited the crop fields ?
2. What is the cause of the symptoms Aditya was suffering from ?
3. How the symptoms can be over come
OR
Why Adityasuffred on visiting the farm land
 Section E

33. What is spermatogenesis ? Give schematic representation of spermatogenesis.

OR
What is oogenesis? Give schematic representation of oogenesis.
34. Write the different components of lac-operon in E coli. Explain its expression while in an open state.
OR
Describe Meselson&Stahl’s experiment that was carried in 1958 in E coli. Write the conclusion
they arrived after experimentation.
35. Give an account of the production of human insulin in transgenic organisms.
OR
How did the process of RNA interference help to control the nematode from infecting roots of
tobacco plants? Explain