Bombay Scottish School, Mahim

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
BIOLOGY

Std : 10 Max. Marks : 80

Date : 15.01.2018 No. of Questions : 07
Duration : 2 hours No. of Printed sides : 11
[Answers to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately.]
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the Question Paper.
The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the
answers.
The question paper has two sections 1 & 2.
Attempt all questions from Section 1 and any four questions from Section 2.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
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Section 1 [40 marks]
Attempt all questions from this section
Question 1
(a) Name the following : [5]
(i) The yellow mass of endocrine tissue found in the ovary after
ovulation.
(ii) The process of passing of a leucocyte through intact blood
vessel walls.
(iii) The national programme launched to fully eradicate
poliomyelitis.
(iv) The process by which the carbon dioxide in coal and wood is
given out to the atmosphere.
(v) The extension of the choroid which partially covers the eye
lens.

(b) Given below are five sets with four terms each. In each set one
term is odd. Pick out the odd term and name the category to which
the other three terms belong : REDRAW THE TABLE. [5]

Sr. Set Odd Category

No. term
1 Haemeglobin , glucagon, iodopsin,
rhodopsin
2 Methane , water vapour, carbon dioxide,
sulphur dioxide
3 Ureter, uterus, urinary bladder, urethra
4 Conjunctiva, Meninges Placenta,
Pericardium
5 Sneezing, typing, swallowing, blinking

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(c) Given below are sets of terms. In each case rewrite the terms in the
correct order so as to be in logical sequence without changing the
first term: [5]
(i) Pinna, cochlea, ear ossicles, tympanum, auditory canal.
(ii) Menstrual cycle, luteal phase, follicular phase, menstrual
phase, ovulatory phase.
(iii) Hepatic portal vein, hepatic artery, aorta, hepatic vein, post
caval
(iv) Receptor, ventral root, association neuron, motor fibres,
dorsal root ganglion, sensory neuron.
(v) Soil water, endodermis, xylem, root hair, pericycle, cortex.

(d) Copy and complete the following by filling in the blanks 1 to 5 with
appropriate words. UNDERLINE THE WORD. [5]

In the male reproductive system, each testis is internally

partitioned into 15-20 segments called ___1.___ , which contain the
___2._____ tubules. In these tubules sperms are produced by a
process called ____3.____. The interstitial packing cells in the testis
also called ___4.____ cells produce the male hormone called
_____5.____.

(e) Differentiate between the following pair of terms on the basis of

what is given in the brackets. [5]

(i) Photolysis And Photophosphorylation (Definition)

(ii) Vasectomy and Tubectomy (principle governing the process)
(iii) Yellow spot and blind spot (exact location)
(iv) Antiseptic and disinfectant (site of use or application)
(v) Lubb and Dup (valves open)

(f) State the main function of the following: [5]

(i) Eustachian tube
(ii) Corpus callosum
(iii) Sperm duct
(iv) Aortic semilunar valve
(v) Suspensory ligament of the eye.

(g) Choose the correct alternative from the choices given below each
statement so as to complete its meaning. Rewrite the completed
statements: [5]
(i) Increase in the percentages of fauna and decrease in flora
may be dangerous as it enhances:
(A) Percentages of CO2
(B) Percentages of radioactive fallout
(C) Percentage of O2
(D) Percentage of disease
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 (ii) The cells increase in volume if the external medium is :
(A) hypertonic
(B) much more concentrated than the cell protoplasm
(C) hypotonic.
(D) isotonic

(iii) An unfertilized ovum contains :

(A) one Y chromosome only
(B) one X chromosome only
(C) two X chromosomes only
(D) one X and one Y chromosome

(iv) If the erythrocytes of a person have antigen ‘A’ and ‘B’ , his
serum with have:
(A) Antibody ‘a’
(B) Antibody ‘b’
(C) Antibody ‘a’ and ‘b’
(D) No antibodies

(v) The arachnoid layer fits closely:

(A) outside the dura mater
(B) inside the dura mater
(C) on the outer surface of the brain
(D) inside the pia mater.

(h) Redraw and complete the following table by filling in the blanks
from 1 to 10 with appropriate terms / words. [5]

Sr no. Gland Secretion Functional effect on the body

1 Thyroid 1. 2.
2 3. Vasopressin 4.
3 Promotes glucose utilization
5. 6. by cells
4 Lacrimal gland 7. 8.
5 9. 10. Gigantism

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 Section 2 [40 Marks]
(Answer any four questions]
Question 2
(a) Shown below is an experimental setup of a physiological process.
Observe the process and answer the questions that follows: [5]

(i) Define the physiological process seen.

(ii) What change would you observe if the lamp was covered with
green paper & why?
(iii) Why is a little sodium bicarbonate usually added to the
water in the beaker while performing the experiment?
(iv) Give a balanced equation for the process defined by you.
(v) Which gas is collected in the test tube and how will you
verify its presence?
(vi) Name a plant that can be used in the experiment other than
Hydrilla.
(vii) Why is the glucose found in the leaf converted to insoluble
starch?
(viii) Draw a neat diagram of the cell organelle in which the
process mentioned by you takes place and name and label
the following parts in the diagram.
(A) The site of Biosynthetic phase
(B) The site of photochemical phase

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 (b) Observe the diagrams shown below which show different types of
sources and of pollution. Answer the questions that follow: [5]

(A) (B)

(C)

(i) Name the chief gaseous pollutants of (A).

(ii) (A) Causes the formation of Smog. What is Smog?
(iii) State a way in which the pollution in (C) can be controlled.
(iv) With respect to (C) explain why the government of India
adopted the autofuel policy?
(v) How is acid rain formed? State one harmful effect of acid
rain.
(vi) What is an oil spill? State any two sources of oil spills.
(vii) Explain any two effects of pollution by (B) on humans only.

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Question 3

(a) Shown below is a type of cell division seen in humans, observe the
diagram and answer the questions that follow: [5]

(i) Which type of cell division is seen in the diagram above?

Give a reason for your answer.
(ii) Redraw the schematic diagram and fill in the chromosome
number in the places marked 1 to 13.
(iii) State two ways in which the division seen above differs from
the division in liver cells.
(iv) What is the significance of crossing over in cell division?
(v) Draw a well labelled diagram of the shortest stage of diploid
division in animal cell with four chromosomes. Name the
phase.

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(b) Previously weighed anhydrous calcium chloride is placed under
each bell jar A and B. Both are made air tight. Observe the
diagramss and answer the questions that follow: [5]

(i) When both A and B were weighed after 24 hours, an

increase is weight was noted in both. Explain this change in
weight in A and in B.
(ii) B is set up as a control
control. What is a control?
(iii) Draw a neat lab labelled
lled diagram of the structure through
which the process seen in A takes place during the day.
Label any two parts.
(iv) Give two differences between the process seen in A and
evaporation.
(v) What is Darwin’s pot
potometer used for?

Question 4
(a) Observe the diagram given below and answer the questions that
follow: [5]

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 (i) Which is the function of part 1?
(ii) Give a common scientific term for the parts labeled 2 and 3.
(iii) Name the process that takes place in part 3 and explain the
cause of this process.
(iv) Give a common
mmon term for 4 and 5 and state its function.
(v) Of the parts labelled,
labe led, which parts give the renal cortex a
dotted appearance.
(vi) What is diuresis?
esis? Name any two diu
diuretic
retic substances.
(vii) In summer the urine is less copious than in winter – explain
the reason.

(b) Given below is a part of the human ear. Observe the diagram and
answer the questions that follow: [5]

(i) Redraw the diagram and name the parts lablled A, B, C and
D in the diagram.
(ii) State the functions of part A and part D.
(iii) Give scientific reasons for the following:
(A) Mendel chose the pea plant for his experiments
(B) Carbon monoxide is highly dangerous when inhaled.
(C) Wooden frames of doors get jammed during the
monsoons.
(D) Throat infections can lead to ear infections.

Question 5
(a) The figure given below is a diagrammatic representation of a part
of the cross section of the root in the root hair zone. Study the
same and then answer the questions that follow: [5]

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 (i) Redraw the diagram and name the parts labeled 1 to 4 in the
diagram.
(ii) State two ways in which part 1 is adapted for the process
shown in the diagram.
(iii) Define the process that is responsible for the movement of
water in the direction indicated by arrows.
(iv) Draw a simple diagram of the root hair cell as it would
appear when surrounded by a hypertonic solution.
(v) Define plasmolysis.
(vi) Explain the role of turgor in the movement seen in Mimosa
pudica.

(b) Given below is a schematic diagram showing Mendel’s experiment

on sweet pea plants having axial flowers with round seeds (AARR)
and Terminal flowers with wrinkled seeds (aarr). Study the same
and answer the questions that follow: [3]

(i) Name the phenotype of F1 progeny.

(ii) Give the phenotypes of F2 progeny produced upon self
pollination of F1 progeny.
(iii) State and explain the phenotypic ratio of F2 progeny.
(iv) Name and explain the law induced by Mendel on the basis of
the above observation in (iii).

(c) (i) Mention two reasons for the increase in population in India. [2]
(ii) State any two functions of the World Health Organisation.

Question 6
(a) Draw a simplified diagram of the human eye as seen in vertical
section and name and label the parts which suit the following
descriptions relating to the : [2]
(i) Outermost transparent layer of the eyeball.
(ii) Photosensitive layer of the eye.
(iii) The area of no vision
(iv) Structure which maintains the shape of the eyeball.

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(b) The diagram given below is a representation of a certain
phenomenon pertaining to the nervous system. Study the diagram
and answer the questions that follow: [5]

(i) Name the pathway that is being depicted by the arrows.

(ii) Define : synapse.
(iii) Name the parts 1 to 4.
(iv) State the functions of parts labelled 5 and 6.
(v) How does the arrangement of neurons in the spinal cord
differ from that of the brain?

(c) Give reasons for the following : [2]

(i) Green leaves are thin and broad.
(ii) Adrenaline is called the emergency hormone.
(iii) There is an increasing dependence today on natural sources
of energy other than coal and petroleum.
(iv) The atria have thinner walls in comparison to ventricles.

(d) What is a karyotpye? [1]

Question 7
(a) Observe the diagram given below and answer the questions that
follow: [5]

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 (i) Name A and B.
(ii) State one important way in which B differs from the fluid in
C.
(iii) Bring out the similarity between the protective function of B
and the fluid in
n C.
(iv) What is the function of A?
(v) Explain : Double circulation.
(vi) Draw a simple diagram of the vertical section of the human
heart and name and label the following in the diagram:
(A) The nerve endings embedded in the walls of the
ventricle.
(B) The val
valve e located at the opening of the right
ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
(b) Observe the diagram given below and answer the questions that
follow: [5]

(i) Why is A called a foetus and not an embryo?

(ii) State the endocrine function of B
(iii) A is surrounded by a fluid. Name the fluid and state any one
function of the fluid.
(iv) Explain the terms:
(A) Gestation
(B) Parturition

(c) (i) What is meant by natality?

(ii) What is a nucleosome made up of?
(iii) Name the mould from which pe
penicillin is produced
commercially.

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