9th Phase J. P. Nagar, Avalahalli, Anjanapura Post, Bangalore 560 108.

Class: - XII PERIODIC TEST – 1 Date: - 24/07/2024

Time: - 90 Minute SUBJECT: BIOLOGY Marks: - 50
General Instructions:
 The question paper comprises four sections A, B, C and D.
 There are 20 questions in the question paper.
 All questions are compulsory.
 Section–A - question no. 1 to 5 - all questions are of one mark each. These questions contain multiple
choice questions (MCQs), very short answer questions and assertion - reason type questions. Answers to
these should be given in one word or one sentence.
 Section–B - question no. 6 to 11 are short answer type questions, carrying 2 marks each. Answers to these
questions should in the range of 30 to 50 words.
 Section–C - question no. 12 to 17 are short answer type questions, carrying 3 marks each. Answers to
these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words.
 Section–D – question no. - 18 to 20 are long answer type or Case study/Source based study questions
carrying 5 marks each. Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
 Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be drawn.

SECTION A
1. In the question the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) have been put forward. Read both the [1]
statements and choose the correct option from the following.
Assertion: The region outside the seminiferous tubules is called interstitial spaces, which
contain Leydig’s cells.
Reason: Leydig’s cells synthesise and secrete testicular hormone called androgens.
(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.
2. a) You are given a castor and bean seeds. Which one of the seed would you select to observe [1]
the endosperm?
b) The development of endosperm precedes that of embryo in plants. Justify.
3. During human embryonic development the heart in the embryo is formed after, [1]
a) 15 days b) 30 days
c) 45 days d) 60 days
4. Expand the GIFT and ART. [1]

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5. Saheli" is a(n) [1]
a) NGO working for female child rights.
b) Mid-wife working in villages to help in child immunization.
c) A national helpline number for prevention of crimes against women.
d) Oral contraceptive for females.
SECTION B
6. a) You are conducting artificial hybridization on papaya and potato. Which one of them would [2]
require the step of emasculation and why? However, for both, you will use the process of
bagging. Justify giving reason.
b) “Rahul says both Mango and strawberry are the fruit”. But, kiran is a botanist doesn’t agree
with Rahul statement. Why? Give reason.
7. Menstrual cycle is absent during conception or pregnancy. Explain. [2]
8. At the time of Independence, the population of India was 340 million, which exploded to over [2]
1.45 billion by May 2000. List any two reasons for this rise in population and any two steps
taken by the government to check this population explosion.
9. “Pollen grains in wheat are shed at the 3-celled stage, while in peas they shed at the 2-celled [2]
stage.” Explain. Where are germ pore present in a pollen grain?
10. a) Define apomixis. [2]
b) State two importance of apomixis.
11. Comment on any four role of placenta as an endocrine gland. [2]
SECTION C
12. a) Fill in the missing boxes for the levels in the transformation of mother germ cells into a [11/2]
mature follicle.

[1]
b) What are the events that cause the chromosome number of gametes to go from 2n, n, and
again back to 2n during reproduction? [1/2]
c) During which stage of cell division are spermatids formed from the secondary spermatocytes?
13. a) If implementation of better techniques and new strategies are required to provide more [2]
efficient care and assistance to people, then why is there a statutory ban on amniocentesis? Write
two use of this technique and give two reason to justify the ban.
b) Differentiate between ZIFT with ICSI. [1]

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14. Draw a neat diagram to show T.S of young anther. Label only the part which gives rise to [3]
microspore tetrad and the layer which nourishes the developing pollen grain.
15. Differentiate between the following, [3]
a) Hypocotyl and epicotyl
b) Perisperm and pericarp
c) Integument and testa
16. Explain the following phases in the menstrual cycle of a human female: [3]
a) Menstrual phase b) Follicular phase c) Luteal phase
17. a) Foetal rejection reflex plays an important role. Give reason. [3]
b) Colostrum is a boon to the newborn baby. Why?
c) Human sperm diagram is given below. Labelle the parts marked in it.

SECTION D
18. a) A large number of married couples across the world doesn’t have children. It is a sad to
know that in our country the female partner is often blamed for the couple being childless.
i) In your opinion the female partner is often blamed for such situation in India. Mention any [1]
two values that you as a biology student can promote to check this social evil.
ii) State any two reason responsible in male and female for the cause of infertility. [2]
b) Observe the below given figure M and N. Name the surgical method involved. [1]

‘M’ ‘N’
c) Enlist two principles involved to prevent STI.
19. Describe the process of double fertilization in angiosperm. Support your answer with the help [5]
of mature embryo sac diagram.
20. a) Define oogenesis. [1]
b) Draw a sectional view of human ovary. Label the following parts. [4]
i) Primary follicle ii) Secondary oocyte iii) Graafian follicle iv) Corpus luteum

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