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Posted By: ram Member Level: Silver Posted Date: 26 May 2008
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2008 Himachal Pradesh State BIOLOGY Question paper
BIOLOGY
Time allowed : 3 Hours Maximum Marks :70
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as possible.
Marks allotted to each question are indicated against it.
You must write question paper series in the circle at top left side of the page of your answer
book.
Special instructions :
1. While answering your questions, you must indicate on your answer book the same
question No. as appears in your question paper.
2. Do not leave blank page / pages in your answer book.
3. All the questions are compulsory and are divided into four sections.
An internal choice has been made in 3 questions of 2 marks, 2 question of three
marks and 2 (two) questions of five marks. Attempt only one of the choices in such
questions.
4. Question Nos 1 to 5 are of one mark each. There are total 7 multiple choice questions.
(MCQ). 5 out of 7 are in Section A and remaining 2 are in Section D.
5. Questions 6 to 15 are of two marks each. Answer them in 20-30 words.
6. Questions 16 to 25 are of three marks each. Answer them in 30-60 words.
7. Questions 26 to 28 are of five marks each. Answer them in 80-120 words.
SECTION-A
1. In soil water available for plants is
(a) hygroscopic water (b) capillary water
(c) chemically combined water (d) Gravitational water (1)
2. Oxygen is carried by :
(a) W.B.C. (b) Platelets
(c) R.B.C. (d) None of these (1)
3. The role of double fertilization in angiospermies to produce
(a) Endocarp (b) Integuments
(c) Cotyledons (d) Endosperms (1)
4. Mimicry is useful for
(a) Predation (b) Protection
(c) Concelment (d) Both A & B (1)
5. Which of the following can be controlled by using biopesticide.
(a) Insects (b) Diseases
(b) Weeds (d) All the above (1)
Biology
SECTION-B
6. What are anti-transpirants ? Give examples. How do they reduce the transpiration ?
OR
What are the criteria for essentiality of mimral elements ? (2)
7. What is artificial respiration ? (2)
8. Differentiate between self pollination and cross pollination ?
OR
Differentiate between spermatogensis and oogensis. (2)
9. Define vernalization. Give its importance. (2)
10. What is gene theraphy ? Give its applications.
OR
What happens when Rh -ive mother bears Rh+ve child. (2)
11. Define following terms :
(i) Mutulism (ii) Commensalism
(iii) parasitism (iv) Predation (½+½+½+½=2)
12. Define respiratory quotient (RQ). Write its value for carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
(2)
13. Explain the accessory excretory organ in human body. (2)
14. Define endangered and rare species also give their examples. (2)
15. Explain mechanism of organ transplant rejection. (2)
SECTION-C
16. Write down the causitive organism, symptoms, mode of transmission and control
measures for AIDS ? (3)
17. What is global warming ? Describe green house effects in nature. (3)
18. Describe the development of female gametophyte in angio sperms. (3)
19. Name the harmones secreted by adrenal cortex also write their functions.
OR
Describe the transmission of nerve impulse across the synapse. (3)
20. Give graphic representation of T.C.A. cycle. (3)
21. Draw and label the structure of human ear. (3)
22. What are the factors which cause water pollution ?
OR
What are the different factors responsible for reducing soil fertility ? (3)
Biology
23. Explain : (i) Birth rate (ii) Death rate (iii) Zero-population growth.
(1+1+1=3)
24. a) Differentiate between Menstrual cycle and oestrous cycle.
b) Write a short note on artificial insemination. (2+1=3)
25. Describe the Black Mann's Law of Limiting factor. (3)
SECTION-D
26. a) What is hepatic Portal system ? Write its significance.
b) Describe the digestion of protein in small intestine of man.
OR
a) Give the classification of human ribs.
b) Describe various types of Synovial joints. (3+2=5)
27. a) Explain Dixon and Jolly theory of acent of Sap.
b) Cranium is made up of :
a) 10 bones b) 12 bones
c) 8 bones d) 14 bones
c) Exudation of H2O drops from the edges or tip of the leaf is called
a) Bleeding b) Guttation
c) Transpiration d) Plasmolysis (3+1+1=5)
28. Write a short note on
a) MRI b) C.T. Scan
OR
Explain the following :
a) Bio-war
b) Bio-piracy
c) Bio-patent
d) Bio-fertilizer
e) Sustainable agriculture (5)
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