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Sample Paper – 2010

Class – X
Subject – BIOLOGY

Duration – 1Hr. 30Min. M.M.- 80

Section I
(Compulsory – Attempt all parts from this section)
Q.No.1
(a) Name the following – (5)
(i). The stage of cell Division in which nuclear membrane dissolves.
(ii). A Chemical used to absorb CO2
(iii). The smallest ear ossicle..
(iv). A cord that connects foetus and placenta.
(v). An Endocrine gland that disappears at the age of 40-45 yrs.

(b) Complete the following relationship – (5)

(i). Male : Vasectomy :: Female : _______ .
(ii). Hemoglobin : Fe :: Chlorophyll : _______ .
(iii). Photosynthesis : CO2 :: Respiration : _______ .
(iv). Lenticle : Transpiration :: ________ : Guttation.
(v). Cell Wall : _______ :: Plasma Membrane : Selectively Permeable.

(C) State whether the following statements are true or false, and if false than
correct them by changing first or last word only. (5)
(i). Foetus receives O2 from mother’s blood by Osmosis.
(ii). People at hilly regions suffer from Goiter.
(iii). Otoliths are found in middle ear only.
(iv). Rod cells of Retina contain IodoPsin.
(v). Dark Reaction of photosynthesis Occurs only in night.

(d) Here are given few words in the box, fillup these words in the paragraph and
copy it in your answer sheet. (5)
oxidized, photochemical, photolysis, reduced, photophosphorylation

Chlorophyll absorbs solar energy and in the _____________ Phase of Photosynthesis.

_______ and _________ also occur in the same phase. During light reaction NADP is _______
into NADPH2, and H2O is _______.

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(e) Given along side is the figure of a sperm. See

it carefully and answer the following question.

(i). Label the parts (1-4). (2)

(ii). What are the functions of parts labeled 1 and 3. (1)
(iii). In human testes are found out outside the abdomen why. (1)
(iv). Write one difference in between male and female gamete of human. (1)

(f) Define the following terms. (5)

(i) Vaccine (ii) Parturition

(ii) Population Density (iv) Acromegaly
(v) Placenta
(g) Differentiate in between the following pairs with regard to that given brackets.
(5)
(i). Diabetes mellitus – Diabetes incipidus (Causes)
(ii). Stoma – Stroma (functions performed)
(iii). Transpiration – Guttation (Definition )
(iv). Xylem – Phloem (function performed)
(v). Parchement paper – Cobalt chloride paper (uses)

(h) Give one scientific term for the following statements – (5)
(i). The message which travels through neuron.
(ii). The stage of Karyokinesis which is of longest duration.
(iii). The chemical used to detect presence of starch in a leaf.
(iv). The most important change which occurs during interphase.
(v). A solution in which the cell gets plasmoysed.

SECTION – II (40 Marks)

(Attempt any four questions from this section)
Q. No. 2.
(a) The figure given here is a part of cross section of the root. Study it and then
answer the following questions.

(i). Label the parts 1 – 4. (2)

(ii). Name the pressure which helps in movement of water shown by arrow. (1)
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(iii). Define the process that you have answered in question (ii). (1)
(iv). Give the suitable term for upward movement of water and minerals through xylem.
(1)

(b) Complete the following table by giving the source and deficiency diseases of the
following – (5)
Gland Hormone Deficiency Disease
(i). _______ Insulin __________
(ii). _______ Progesteron __________
(iii). _______ Thyroxine __________(children)
(iv). _______ ADH __________
(v). _______ Cortisol __________

Q.No. 3
(a) The apparatus shown here is Garraeus potometer, which is used to demonstrate
unequal transpiration from the two surfaces of a dicot leaf. Study it carefully and then
answer the following questions.

(i). What is the purpose of this experiment? (1)

(ii). What is the purpose of keeping CaCl2 vials inside tubes. (1)
(iii). What change you will observe in CaCl2 vials after 2 hours? (1)
(iv). Give two important aspects of the process which is studied in this experimental setup.(2)

(b) The following diagram refers to the ear of man, see it carefully and answer the
following question.

(i). Label the parts 1 – 6 (3)

(ii). Name the fluid present in part 1. (1)
(iii). Name the special audiosensetive part found in part 1. (1)

Q,No. 4
(a) Answer the following question in brief.
(i). What is pedigree analysis? (1)
(ii). Why did all the offsprings of same parents are not similar to each other? (1)
(iii). What will be the position of chromosomes in a cell during the following stages ? (1)
(i) Metaphase (ii) Anaphase
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(iv). Define the law of Independent assortment, and write genotype, phenotype of F1
generation and phenotypic Ration of F2 generation when a purple flower (P) tall stem (T)
plant is crossed with a white flower (p) dwarf stem(t) pea plant. (2)

(b) Recognize the parts of nervous system which are concerned with the following
(5)
(i) Seat of memory.
(ii) Controls movement of muscles.
(iii) Controls respiration.
(iv) Connects two cerebral hemispheres.
(v) Increase surface area of cerebrum.
(vi) Connection in between two neurons.
(vii) Protect the brain.
(viii) Act as shock absorber around the brain.
(ix) Carry impulse from receptor to spinal cord.
(x) Controls reflex actions.

Q.No. 5
(a) (I) Draw a well labeled figure of Anaphase stage of an animal cell which is
undergoing mitosis cell division and then label the following parts.
(i) Achromatic Spindle fibers. (ii) Aster
(iii) Centriole (iv) Equator (1 +2 )
(II) Write the expanded form of following abbreviations -
(i) DNA :-
(ii) NADP : -
(iii) FSH :-
(iv) LH :-

(B) (i) Find out the inheritance of colorblindness in the progeny if a normal vision man
get married with a colorblind female. (3)
(ii) Population explosion is much more dangerous than nuclear explosion, why? (1)
(iii) Write any two reasons responsible for population explosion in World. (1)

Q.No. 6
(a) The diagram given here shows the development
of foetus in the uterus. Study it carefully and answer
the following questions.

(i) Label the parts 1 – 4. (2)

(ii) Write two functions of part labeled 2. (1)
(iii) What is duration which an embryo takes to complete its development in the uterus. (1)
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(iv) Why placenta is considered as a carrier as well as a barrier. (1)

(b) Answer the following questions.

(i) A tiger owes its existence to chlorophyll, why? (1)
(ii) Light reaction of photosynthesis occurs in grana only, why? (1)
(iii) Glucose produced at the end of photosynthesis is soon converted into starch, why? (1)
(iv) Write any two adaptations found in plants for increasing the rate of photosynthesis. (1)

Q.No.7
Give suitable explanations for the following statements- (2 × 5 = 10)
(i) Bio fertilizers should be preferred than chemical fertilizers.
(ii) Watery sap comes out from the cut or injured part of a plant.
(iii) It is not sure that twins are always identical.
(iv) Older people tend to feel more cold in winter season.
(v) It is better to transplant seedling in the evening then in the morning.
(vi)

Paper Submitted By: RANJAN SAXENA.

Saxena.ranjan@rediffmail.com
Contact No. 9839449318.
Career Convent College. Lucknow.

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