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1.

Cleistogamous flowers are self-pollinated because [1 mark] (A) they are bisexual flowers which do not open at all. (B) they are bisexual and open flowers. (C) they are unisexual. (D) their stigma matures before the anthers dehisce.

Answer» Cleistogamous flowers are self-pollinated because [1 mark]
(A) they are bisexual flowers which do not open at all.
(B) they are bisexual and open flowers.
(C) they are unisexual.
(D) their stigma matures before the anthers dehisce.
2.

Sonalika and Kalyan Sona are varieties of:

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Sonalika and Kalyan Sona are varieties of:

3.

“The pyramid of biomass can be inverted but the pyramid of energy is always upright.” Justify. [3 marks]

Answer» “The pyramid of biomass can be inverted but the pyramid of energy is always upright.” Justify. [3 marks]
4.

Royal- botanical garden is situated at

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Royal- botanical garden is situated at


5.

If one can induce parthenocarpy through the application of growth substances, which fruits would you select to induce parthenocarpy and why?

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If one can induce parthenocarpy through the application of growth substances, which fruits would you select to induce parthenocarpy and why?

6.

Process of clumping cells together using inorganic salts or mineral hydrocolloids is called as __.

Answer» Process of clumping cells together using inorganic salts or mineral hydrocolloids is called as __.
7.

According to oparin the oldest microfossil so far of age 3.5 billion year ago was

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According to oparin the oldest microfossil so far of age 3.5 billion year ago was


8.

The pituitary gland

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The pituitary gland


9.

A pulse was created in a slinky of length 4 m by a group of students. They observed that it returned, after reflection, at the point of creation 6 times in 10 s. Calculate the speed of the pulse.

Answer» A pulse was created in a slinky of length 4 m by a group of students. They observed that it returned, after reflection, at the point of creation 6 times in 10 s. Calculate the speed of the pulse.
10.

Define the following terms: (a) Aestivation (b) Placentation (c) Actinomorphic (d) Zygomorphic (e) Superior ovary (f) Perigynous flower (g) Epipetalous Stamen

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Define the following terms:
(a) Aestivation
(b) Placentation
(c) Actinomorphic
(d) Zygomorphic
(e) Superior ovary
(f) Perigynous flower
(g) Epipetalous Stamen

11.

Who discovered the structures in the image shown below?

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Who discovered the structures in the image shown below?

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12.

In contrast to the somatic nervous system, the autonomic nervous system :

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In contrast to the somatic nervous system, the autonomic nervous system :


13.

Match the enzyme with their respective substrate and choose the right one among options given ColumnIColumnIIA.Lipase1.DipeptidesB.Nuclease2.FatsC.Carboxypeptidase3.Nucleic acidsD.Dipeptidases4.Proteins, peptones and proteoses Codes (a) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4 (b) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 (a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 (d) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

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Match the enzyme with their respective substrate and choose the right one among options given
ColumnIColumnIIA.Lipase1.DipeptidesB.Nuclease2.FatsC.Carboxypeptidase3.Nucleic acidsD.Dipeptidases4.Proteins, peptones and proteoses
Codes
(a) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4 (b) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
(a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 (d) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

14.

A man of blood group A marries a woman of blood group AB. Which blood type in the offspring would indicate that the man is a heterozygote?

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A man of blood group A marries a woman of blood group AB. Which blood type in the offspring would indicate that the man is a heterozygote?


15.

The group of bryophytes with single celled rhizoids and oil bodies are _____

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The group of bryophytes with single celled rhizoids and oil bodies are _____


16.

My question is related to transportation topic under chapter 1 life processes and the question is if human need blood for transportation of oxygen for oxidation in cells where do this blood comes from is it in fixed amount since birth or generated and if generated then how

Answer» My question is related to transportation topic under chapter 1 life processes and the question is if human need blood for transportation of oxygen for oxidation in cells where do this blood comes from is it in fixed amount since birth or generated and if generated then how
17.

Seasonal variations on earth occur due to its

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Seasonal variations on earth occur due to its


18.

Capacity to regenerate decreases with increase in the complexity of organism. Why?

Answer» Capacity to regenerate decreases with increase in the complexity of organism. Why?
19.

Question 18 Match the substances in Column I with those in Column II

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Question 18

Match the substances in Column I with those in Column II

20.

Choose the correct option with respect to the assertion and reason given. Assertion [A]: Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix. Reason [R]: BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations can lead to cancer.

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Choose the correct option with respect to the assertion and reason given.

Assertion [A]: Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix.

Reason [R]: BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations can lead to cancer.


21.

Choose the correct option regarding the Assertion and Reason: Assertion [A]: Patients having Klinefelter syndrome have higher amounts of estrogen in the body. Reason [R]: Klinefelter syndrome occurs due to appearance of an extra X chromosome in the human males.

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Choose the correct option regarding the Assertion and Reason:

Assertion [A]: Patients having Klinefelter syndrome have higher amounts of estrogen in the body.
Reason [R]: Klinefelter syndrome occurs due to appearance of an extra X chromosome in the human males.


22.

List four benefits to human life by eliminating the use of CFCs. [2]

Answer» List four benefits to human life by eliminating the use of CFCs. [2]
23.

Why is Haemophilia generally observed in human males?

Answer» Why is Haemophilia generally observed in human males?
24.

What is pleiotropic inheritance?

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What is pleiotropic inheritance?

25.

Differences between Endarch and Exarch.

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Differences between Endarch and Exarch.

26.

Which is not polymeric 1.Lipids 2.proteins 3. nucleic acid

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Which is not polymeric

1.Lipids 2.proteins 3. nucleic acid

27.

Spermatogenesis is a continuous process?

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Spermatogenesis is a continuous process?

28.

Transcription occurs in which strand?either template strand or coding strand

Answer» Transcription occurs in which strand?either template strand or coding strand
29.

Plant part which consists of two generations one within the other is? Germinated seed, embryo, unfertilized ovule, Seed?

Answer» Plant part which consists of two generations one within the other is?
Germinated seed, embryo, unfertilized ovule, Seed?
30.

Difference between septate and aseptate ?

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Difference between septate and aseptate ?

31.

If you are provided with some vegetables to cook. You generally add salt into the vegetables during cooking process. After adding Salt, vegetables realease water. What mechanism is responsible for this?

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If you are provided with some vegetables to cook. You generally add salt into the vegetables during cooking process. After adding Salt, vegetables realease water. What mechanism is responsible for this?

32.

When the thick and the thin filaments pull together, which of the following is TRUE?

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When the thick and the thin filaments pull together, which of the following is TRUE?


33.

From species to kingdom, the number of common characteristics among organisms goes on

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From species to kingdom, the number of common characteristics among organisms goes on

34.

Supply of oxygen to the biogas plant will have

Answer» Supply of oxygen to the biogas plant will have
35.

Tape worm resembles leech in which of the following feature?

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Tape worm resembles leech in which of the following feature?


36.

What does the writer suggest?

Answer» What does the writer suggest?
37.

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs and through all cell membranes by

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Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs and through all cell membranes by


38.

Which of the following is a multienzyme complex?

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Which of the following is a multienzyme complex?


39.

Vascular bundle having pholem at the centre encircled by xylem is known as

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Vascular bundle having pholem at the centre encircled by xylem is known as


40.

Which is the best material to study the meiosis explain (1)young anther (2)pollen grain (3)ovary (4)root tip

Answer» Which is the best material to study the meiosis explain
(1)young anther
(2)pollen grain
(3)ovary
(4)root tip
41.

Shark is oviparous or viviparous animal?

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Shark is oviparous or viviparous animal?

42.

Which bacteria are utilised in gobar gas plant?

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Which bacteria are utilised in gobar gas plant?


43.

mangifera indica is the scientific name of Mango. What is the mistake done while writing it?

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mangifera indica is the scientific name of Mango. What is the mistake done while writing it?


44.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Answer» Which of the following is correctly matched?
45.

Cellulose digestion in termites is carried out by

Answer» Cellulose digestion in termites is carried out by
46.

Among other gases, CO2 content in the expired air is about

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Among other gases, CO2 content in the expired air is about

47.

A single cell or cytoplasmic mass containing several nuclei, formed by the fusion of cells or by the division of nuclei.

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A single cell or cytoplasmic mass containing several nuclei, formed by the fusion of cells or by the division of nuclei.

48.

An example of an organ in human beings is :

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An example of an organ in human beings is :

49.

What are externalities? Give an example of a positive externality and its impact on the welfare of the people.

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What are externalities? Give an example of a positive externality and its impact on the welfare of the people.

50.

Which one of the following belongs to Phylum Platyhelminthes?

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Which one of the following belongs to Phylum Platyhelminthes?