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Section I (Botany) - Group A

Rewrite the correct option of each question in your same answer sheet. (MCQ, provided 30 min after start.)

5 questions·1 marks each
1mcq1 marks

Which of the following type of artificial vegetative propagation in which root is induced while it is still attached to the parent plant and it is particularly suitable for plants having soft branches lying near to soil?

  • A

    Air layering

  • B

    Grafting

  • C

    Soil layering

  • D

    Cutting

vegetative-propagation
2mcq1 marks

What causes cell elongation in the internodal regions of plants?

  • A

    Indole acetic acid

  • B

    Gibberellins

  • C

    Abscisic acid

  • D

    Cytokinins

plant-hormones
3mcq1 marks

Which of the following genotypes represents monosomy, a type of aneuploidy?

  • A

    2n22n-2

  • B

    2n12n-1

  • C

    2n+12n+1

  • D

    2n+1+12n+1+1

geneticsaneuploidy
4mcq1 marks

What is the primary function of the cambium in the perennial dicot vascular plants?

  • A

    To produce lateral roots

  • B

    To provide structural support

  • C

    To produce new xylem and phloem

  • D

    To regulate transpiration

plant-anatomycambium
5mcq1 marks

How does plasmolysis alter the osmotic process across the cell membrane?

  • A

    Alters solute equilibrium, promoting water withdrawal from the cell

  • B

    Blocks water exit, causing water accumulation within the cell

  • C

    Disturbs solute balance, causing water to enter the cell

  • D

    Increases solute diffusion across the membrane, leading to osmotic equilibrium

osmosisplasmolysis
B

Section I (Botany) - Group B

Short answers questions.

4 questions·4 marks each
6short4 marks

Draw a labelled diagram of T.S. of a typical dicot stem and mention any two anatomical characteristics of its vascular bundles. (3+1)

Labelled diagram of transverse section of a typical dicot stem (answer)

plant-anatomydicot-stemdiagram
7short4 marks

Look at the figure related to the sexual reproduction of angiosperms and answer the following questions:

Diagram of an angiosperm embryo sac with central cell, A, B and synergids labelled

a) What is the figure about, and why is it important? (1)

b) Label the parts marked as A and B. (1)

c) Describe the different phases of female gametophyte development using labelled diagrams. (2)

reproductionangiospermembryo-sacdiagram
8short4 marks

In which cross, the genotypic and phenotypic ratio are same? Explain it with reference to Mirabilis jalapa plant. (1+3)

OR

Apply your understanding of various processes involved in the ascent of sap in cohesion tension theory for the maximum uptake of water in plants. (4)

geneticsincomplete-dominancetransport
9short4 marks

How do organic fertilizers contribute to sustainable agricultural practices compared to chemical fertilizers, and why is prioritizing their use advantageous? (3+1)

organic-fertilizersustainable-agriculture
C

Section I (Botany) - Group C

Long answer questions.

2 questions·8 marks each
10long8 marks

How does aerobic respiration differ from anaerobic respiration? Describe the cycle that involves breakdown of two carbon compound Acetyl CoA in aerobic respiration with necessary diagram. (3+5)

respirationkrebs-cycle
11long8 marks

"Genes are inherited in new combination due to crossing over in the gametes". Interpret this statement with its mechanism and necessary diagrams. Write the significance also. (6+2)

OR

Briefly discuss the Watson and Crick's model of DNA with the help of neat and labelled diagram. Give three points of differences between DNA and RNA in their structure, composition and function. (5+3)

geneticscrossing-overdna
D

Section II (Zoology) - Group A

Rewrite the correct option of each question in your same answer sheet. (MCQ)

6 questions·1 marks each
12mcq1 marks

Which of the following epithelium forms the inner lining of vagina?

  • A

    Columnar

  • B

    Cuboidal

  • C

    Stratified keratinized squamous

  • D

    Stratified non-keratinized squamous

histologyepithelium
13mcq1 marks

Which is the correct sequence in embryonic development of frog?

  • A

    Morula, blastula, gastrula

  • B

    Blastula, morula, gastrula

  • C

    Morula, gastrula, blastula

  • D

    Blastula, gastrula, morula

embryologyfrog
14mcq1 marks

What would happen, if the oxyntic cells of gastric glands becomes non-functional due to some reasons?

  • A

    Lipase enzyme becomes more active

  • B

    Protein digestion does not take place

  • C

    pH of stomach falls

  • D

    Pepsin is not secreted

human-physiologydigestion
15mcq1 marks

Show the correct path for the flow of urine.

  • A

    Renal pelvis, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra

  • B

    Renal pelvis, ureter, urethra, urinary bladder

  • C

    Renal pelvis, urinary bladder, urethra, ureter

  • D

    Renal pelvis, urethra, ureter, urinary bladder

human-physiologyexcretion
16mcq1 marks

If the person has puffy appearance, moon face, low body temperature and is intolerance to cold. What do you think he is suffering from?

  • A

    Grave's disease

  • B

    Conn's disease

  • C

    Myxoedema

  • D

    Hashimoto's disease

endocrinologythyroid
17mcq1 marks

What is the substance sampled during amniocentesis?

  • A

    Placental cells

  • B

    Amniotic fluid

  • C

    Maternal blood

  • D

    Umbilical cord tissue

geneticsprenatal-diagnosis
E

Section II (Zoology) - Group B

Short answers questions.

4 questions·4 marks each
18short4 marks

Compare and contrast between simple and compound epithelium. (2+2)

histologyepithelium
19short4 marks

What is blastula? How is blastula formed during development of frog? Why micromeres divide faster than the macromeres? (1+2+1)

OR

Explain the basic steps involved in IVF. Mention any two potential risks or complications associated with IVF. (2+2)

embryologyfrogivf
20short4 marks

Study the given figure and answer the following questions.

Figure of a nephron / renal corpuscle with parts A, B, C and D labelled

i) Label the parts C and D. (1)

ii) What is the difference between the parts A and B? (any two) (1)

iii) Mention the function of part C. (2)

human-physiologyexcretionnephrondiagram
21short4 marks

"Tobacco smoking is injurious to health." Identify some of the health hazards of tobacco smoking and suggest some preventive measures of smoking. (2+2)

healthtobacco
F

Section II (Zoology) - Group C

Long answer questions.

2 questions·8 marks each
22long8 marks

Name the causative agent of AIDS. Mention its mode of transmission, symptoms and preventive measures. Why is it prevalence among intravenous drug users? (1+2+2+2+1)

diseaseaids
23long8 marks

Human alimentary canal is a complete tube designed for ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation and egestion process. Draw a labelled diagram of human digestive system and explain the parts of alimentary canal. What would happen if the bile duct becomes blocked? (2+5+1)

OR

Human ear is concerned with hearing and equilibrium. With the help of a labelled diagram, explain the structure of human ear. What would happen, if the opening of Eustachian tube becomes blocked? (2+5+1)

human-physiologydigestive-systemeardiagram