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Biology - I - Section A 6 What kind of bacteria play a great role in recycling

nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, iron and sulphur?
1 Name of the author in a biological name of a living 1. Photoautotrophs
2. Photoheterotrophs
organism:
3. Chemosynthetic autotrophs
I. appears before the specific epithet, i.e., at the end of
4. Methanogens
the Generic name.
II. is written in an abbreviated form.
1. Only I is correct 7 All the following will be true for mycoplasma
2. Only II is correct except:
3. Both I and II are correct 1. They completely lack a cell wall.
4. Both I and II are incorrect 2. They are the smallest living cells known.
3. They can survive without oxygen.
2 The taxonomic category - Order Primata – includes 4. They are unable to cause disease in animals and
plants.
all of the following animals except:
1. Monkey
2. Gorilla 8 Study the Assertion statement followed by the
3. Gibbon Reason statement given below:
4. Tiger Assertion (A): Diatoms have left behind large amount of
cell wall deposits in their habitat.
3 Which of the following is not true regarding the Reason (R): Diatoms are the chief ‘producers’ in the
oceans.
structure of cell wall in
1. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
members of various Kingdoms in Whittaker’s
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
classification system?
Reason (R) is a correct
1. It is composed of polysaccharide and amino acid in
explanation of Assertion (A).
Monera.
3. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but
2. All members of Kingdom Protista have a cell wall,
Reason (R) is not a
usually cellulosic.
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
3. Cell wall with chitin is present in Fungi.
4. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
4. Animals lack a cell wall in their cells.

4 The vast majority of bacteria: 9 Match each item in Column I with one in Column II
and select the correct match from the codes given:
1. are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen.
2. are photosynthetic autotrophs and have gas vacuoles. COLUMN I COLUMN II
3. do not have peptidoglycan in their cell walls. [Organism] [Cell wall]
4. depend on other organisms or on dead organic matter A Diatoms P Not present
for food. B Dinoflagellates Q Composed of peptidoglycan
Cellulose plates on the outer
5 Consider the given two statements: C Euglenoids R
surface
Statement I: Archaebacteria can survive in extreme D Eubacteria S Embedded with silica
conditions.
Statement II: Methanogens are archaebacteria. Codes:
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct A B C D
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
1. R S P Q
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
2. S R P Q
3. Q R P S
4. S R Q P

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10 What will be not true for spores in slime moulds? 15 The organism shown in the given figure:
1. They are borne on fruiting bodies formed by
plasmodium
during favourable conditions.
2. They possess true walls.
3. They are extremely resistant and survive for many
years.
4. They are dispersed by air currents.

11 Sleeping sickness in humans is caused by a/an:

1. Amoeboid protozoan
2. Flagellated protozoan 1. is amongst the chief producers in oceans.
3. Ciliated protozoan 2. is capable of heterotrophic nutrition when deprived of
4. Sporozoan sunlight.
3. causes red tide that releases harmful toxins.
12 Which of the following is not a fungus? 4. is an extremophile living in hydrothermal vents.
1. Causative agent of white spots on mustard
2. Source of penicillin 16 Which of the following is not a basis for the
3. Wheat-rust causing organism division of the Kingdom Fungi into various classes?
4. Causative agent of citrus canker 1. Morphology of the mycelium
2. Mode of spore formation
13 Coenocytic hyphae: 3. Fruiting bodies
I. are continuous tubes filled with multinucleated 4. Chemical constitution of cell wall
cytoplasm.
II. have septae or cross walls. 17 Identify the incorrect statements regarding
1. Only I is correct Phycomycetes:
2. Only II is correct I. Found in aquatic habitats and on decaying wood in
3. Both I and II are correct moist and
4. Both I and II are incorrect damp places or as obligate parasites on plants.
II. The mycelium is aseptate and coenocytic.
14 Plasmogamy is not immediately followed by III. Asexual reproduction takes place by zoospores
karyogamy in: (motile)
1. Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes or by aplanospores (non-motile).
2. Ascomycetes and Phycomycetes IV. These spores are endogenously produced in
3. Deuteromycetes and Basidiomycetes sporangium.
4. Deuteromycetes and Phycomycetes V. A zygospore is formed by fusion of two gametes.
1. None , all are correct
2. Only III
3. Only II, III, IV and V
4. Only I

18 The Fungal Class Ascomycetes does not include:

1. Morels and truffles
2. Neurospora and Claviceps
3. Aspergillus, Saccharomyces
4. Puff balls and Smuts

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19 In Basidiomycetes: 23 Capsid of a virus:

Statement I: The sex organs are absent, but plasmogamy 1. protects the genetic material.
is brought about by fusion of two vegetative or somatic 2. is infectious.
cells of different strains or genotypes. 3. is composed of capsomeres made up of complex
Statement II: The basidiospores are exogenously polysaccharides.
produced on the basidium. 4. is a nucleoprotein.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct 24 Viroid is an infectious agent that:
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect 1. is larger than viruses.
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect 2. was found to be a free DNA.
3. lacks the protein coat that is found in viruses.
20 An example of a parasitic plant will be: 4. has RNA of a very high molecular weight.
1. Venus flytrap
2. Bladderwort 25 The given diagram shows:
3. Cuscuta
4. Pitcher plant

21 Identify the correct statement regarding the given

figure:

1. A is a plant pathogen and has Single Stranded RNA as

its genetic material;
B infects bacteria and usually has double stranded DNA
as its genetic material. 1. Female gametophyte of Marchantia
2. A is an animal pathogen and has Double Stranded 2. Male gametophyte of Marchantia
RNA as its genetic material; 3. Female gametophyte of Funaria
B infects bacteria and usually has double stranded DNA 4. Male gametophyte of Funaria
as its genetic material.
3. A infects bacteria and usually has double stranded 26 Consider the two statements:
DNA as its genetic material; Statement I: Classification for flowering plants given by
George Bentham
B is a plant pathogen and has Single Stranded RNA as
its genetic material. and Joseph Dalton Hooker is a natural system of
classification.
4. A is a plant pathogen and has Single Stranded RNA as
its genetic material; Statement II: Classification for flowering plants given by
Linnaeus is an
B infects bacteria and usually has single stranded RNA
as its genetic material. artificial system of classification.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
22 The phrase ‘Contagium vivum fluidum’ is 2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
associated with: 3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
1. M.W. Beijerinek 4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
2. W.M. Stanley
3. Louis Pasteur
4. Dmitri Ivanowsky

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27 Identify the incorrectly matched pair: 32 In Selaginella and Equisetum:

Phylogenetic Based on evolutionary 1. spores produced are of one kind.
1. 2. heterospory is seen.
classification systems relationships
Based on all observable 3. gametophyte is the dominant generation in the life
2. Numerical Taxonomy cycle.
characteristics
4. sporophylls form distinct compact structures called
Based on a few vegetative
3. Cytotaxonomy strobili or cones.
characters only.
Uses the chemical 33 Identify the incorrect match for Cycas and Pinus:
4. Chemotaxonomy
constituents of the plant
Cycas Pinus
28 Consider the two statements: I. Root symbiosis Cyanobacteria Mycorrhiza
Statement I: Green algae are usually grass green due to II. Stems Branched Unbranched
the dominance of pigments chlorophyll a and b. Male and female On different On the same
III.
Statement II: Red algae vary in colour from olive green cones trees tree
to various shades of brown depending upon the amount
of fucoxanthin. 1. Only II
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct 2. Only I and III
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct 3. Only III
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect 4. I, II and III
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
34 In gymnosperms pollen grains:
29 Study the Assertion statement followed by the 1. develop outside microsporangia
Reason statement given below: 2. are a result of mitosis in certain pollen mother cells
Assertion (A): Mosses reduce the impact of falling rain 3. are carried in air currents
and prevent soil erosion. 4. do not form pollen tubes and the male gamete is
Reason (R): Mosses form dense mats on the soil. released into water
1. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and 35 Unlike bryophytes and pteridophytes, in
Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A). gymnosperms:
3. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but I: the male and the female gametophytes do not have an
Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A). independent free-living existence.
4. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true. II: vascular tissues [xylem and phloem] are
present.
30 In Bryophytes: 1. Only I is correct
I. Zygotes undergo reduction division immediately. 2. Only II is correct
II. The sporophyte is not free-living but attached to the 3. Both I and II are correct
photosynthetic 4. Both I and II are incorrect
gametophyte and derives nourishment from it.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
B iology -I-S ection B
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
36 Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Systematics takes into account evolutionary
31 Fragmentation and budding in the secondary relationships between organisms.
Statement II: Taxonomy takes into account only some
protonema are means
easily observable external characters of organisms.
of vegetative reproduction in:
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
1. Mosses
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
2. Liverworts
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Vascular cryptogams
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
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37 Study the Assertion statement followed by the 41 Study the Assertion statement followed by the
Reason statement given below: Reason statement given below:
Assertion (A): Higher the taxonomic category, greater is Assertion: Paramoecium and Amoeba, which were
the difficulty of earlier placed in the
determining the relationship to other taxa at the same animal kingdom which lack cell wall, are placed under
level. Kingdom Protista in Whittaker’s Classification.
Reason (R): Lower the taxa, more are the characteristics Reason: The unicellular eukaryotic organisms are placed
that the in Kingdom Protista in Whittaker’s Classification.
members within the taxon share. 1. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
1. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false. 2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is
Reason (R) is a a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
correct explanation of Assertion (A). 3. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but
3. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is
Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
not a correct explanation of Assertion (A). 4. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
4. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
42 Regarding the bacteria shown in the given figure:
38 The number of correct statements from the given
statements is:
a. Wheat belongs to the Order ‘Sapindales’.
b. Housefly belongs to the Order ‘Hymenoptera’.
c. Mango belongs to the Class ‘Monocotyledonae’.
d. Man belongs to Family ‘Primata’.
1. 0
2. 1 I. A is a bacillus and an example is a bacterium that adds
3. 3 cyanocobalamin
4. 4 to curd during fermentation.
II. B is a coccus and an example of bacterium that was
39 All living organisms: used by Griffith in his experiments.
1. I is correct; II is incorrect
I: from the prokaryotes to the most complex eukaryotes
2. I is correct; II is correct
can sense and respond to environmental cues.
3. I is incorrect; II is incorrect
II: present, past and future, are linked to one another by
4. I is incorrect; II is correct
the
sharing of the common genetic material, but to varying
degrees.
43 Flagella are two in number and:
1. Only I is correct I: one lies longitudinally and the other transversely in a
2. Only II is correct furrow between the wall plates in Euglenoids.
3. Both I and II are correct II: one is shorter length and another longer in length in
4. Both I and II are incorrect Dinoflagellates.
1. I is correct; II is incorrect
40 The three-domain system has also been proposed 2. I is correct; II is correct
3. I is incorrect; II is incorrect
that divides the Kingdom
4. I is incorrect; II is correct
Monera into two domains that separates:
1. Autotrophic bacteria and Heterotrophic bacteria
2. Bacteria with a cell wall and Bacteria that lack a cell
wall
3. Archaebacteria and Eubacteria
4. Pathogenic and Non-pathogenic bacteria

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44 Deuteromycetes are commonly known as imperfect 48 Algae are useful to man in a variety of ways.
fungi because only the asexual or vegetative Identify the correct statements:
phases of these fungi are known. What can be the I: At least a half of the total carbon dioxide fixation on
possible reason of unawareness of earth is carried
sexual phases in these fungi? out by algae through photosynthesis.
I: Sexual phases are yet to be discovered. II: They are of paramount importance as primary
II: The asexual and vegetative stage have been given one producers of energy-rich compounds
name which form the basis of the food cycles of all aquatic
(and placed under deuteromycetes) and the sexual stage animals.
another (and placed under another class). III: Many species of Porphyra, Laminaria and
1. Only I Sargassum are among the 70 species of
2. Only II marine algae used as food.
3. Both I and II IV: Agar, one of the commercial products obtained from
4. Neither I nor II Gelidium and Gracilaria are
used to grow microbes and in preparations of ice-creams
45 Viruses are not considered truly ‘living’, if we and jellies.
understand living as those organisms that: V: Chlorella is a multicellular alga rich in proteins is
1. have an inert crystalline structure outside the living used as food supplement even by space travellers.
cell. 1. Only I, II, III and IV
2. once infect a cell take over the machinery of the host 2. Only I, II, IV and V
cell to replicate themselves. 2. Only I, II and III
3. have a cell structure. 4. Only II, III and IV
4. have double stranded DNA as their genetic material.
49 What will be A, B and C in the given table?
46 Study the Assertion statement followed by the Stored Flagellar
Cell wall
Reason statement given below: food insertions
Assertion: Lichens are very good pollution indicators. Green 2 – 8, equal,
Starch A
Reason: They grow profusely in polluted areas. algae apical
1. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false. Brown 2, unequal
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and algae B Algin
lateral
Reason (R) is a Polysulphate
correct explanation of Assertion (A). Red algae C D
esters
3. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but
Reason (R) is
not a correct explanation of Assertion (A). A B C D
4. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true. Laminarin Laminarin
2, unequal,
1 Cellulose and and
apical
47 Study the Assertion statement followed by the Mannitol Mannitol
Reason statement given below: Laminarin
Floridean
Assertion: The cyanobacteria that are also referred to as 2 Cellulose and starch
Absent
blue green algae are not ‘algae’ any more. Mannitol
Reason: The cyanobacteria are photosynthetic Laminarin 4, equal,
Floridean
autotrophs. 3 Cellulose and apical
starch
1. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false. Mannitol or lateral
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Floridean Floridean
Reason (R) is a 4 Algin Absent
starch starch
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
3. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but
Reason (R) is
not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
4. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.

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50 Study the Assertion statement followed by the 54 Which of the following is not true for
Reason statement given below: Aschelminthes?
Assertion: Peat moss is used as packing material for 1. Alimentary canal is complete with a well-developed
trans-shipment of living material. muscular pharynx.
Reason: Peat moss has a good capacity to hold water. 2. An excretory tube removes body wastes from the
1. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false. body cavity through the excretory pore.
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and 3. Sexes are separate (dioecious), i.e., males and females
Reason (R) is a are distinct.
correct explanation of Assertion (A). 4. Often females are shorter than males.
3. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but
Reason (R) is not 55 Identify the option where all the given animals
a correct explanation of Assertion (A). belong to same phylum:
4. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true. 1. Asterias, Echinus, Antedon, and Ophiura
2. Balanoglossus, Saccoglossus and Amphioxus
B iology - II - S ection A 3. Pinctada, Aplysia, Dentalium, and Obelia
4. Laccifer, Bombyx, Trypanosoma and Periplaneta
51 Annelids, Arthropods, Molluscs, Echinoderms and
Chordates are all: 56 Match the common names of animals in Column I
I: eucoelomates [having true coelom].
with their biological names in Column II and select the
II: animals having organ system level of organisation.
correct match from the codes given:
1. Only I is correct
2. Only Ii is correct Column I Column II
3. Both I and II are correct A Sea Fan P Adamsia
4. Both I and II are incorrect B Sea-anemone Q Pristis
C Saw fish R Gorgonia
52 The description of Ctenophores given below has D Flying Fish S Exocoetus
been divided into separately underlined parts A, B and
C. Identify whether the parts are True [T] or False [F]: Codes:
Ctenophores commonly known as sea walnuts or comb A B C D
jellies [A] are exclusively marine, radially symmetrical,
1. P R S Q
diploblastic organisms with tissue level of organisation
[B] and their body bears eight external rows of ciliated 2. R P S Q
comb plates [C], which help in locomotion 3. R P Q S
A B C 4. P R Q S
1. F F T
2. F T T 57 Ornithorhynchus is a/an:
3. T T F 1. egg-laying mammal
4. T T T 2. vertebrate osmoconformer
3. limbless amphibian
Specialised cells called flame cells help in: 4. pouched mammal
53
1. osmoregulation and excretion in flat worms. 58 A jaw is present in:
2. food capturing in cnidarians.
1. Salpa
3. locomotion in aquatic annelids.
2. Branchiostoma
4. formation of uric acid in insects.
3. Myxine
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59 Identify the group where all given animals are 64 The given figure shows a/an:
warm blooded [homoiothermous]:
1. Aptenodytes, Struthio, Pteropus, Macaca
2. Neophron, Columba, Crocodilus, Testudo
3. Balaeonoptera, Equus, Psittacula, Salamandra
4. Corvus, Marcopus, Naja, Hyla

60 Notochord is present from head to tail and persists

throughout their life in:
1. Urochordates
2. Cephalochordates
3. Hemichordates
4. Vertebrates

61 A cavity between the body wall and the gut wall is

present but not lined by mesoderm on all sides in:
1. Platyhelminthes
1. rag worm, an annelid
2. Aschelminthes
2. round worm, a nematode
3. Annelids
3. flatworm, a platyhelminth
4. Molluscs
4. acorn worn, a hemichordate
62 A radula is present in many members of the phylum:
65 Corals:
1. Mollusca
I: are Cnidarians.
2. Arthropoda
II: have a skeleton composed of silica spicules and
3. Annelida
calcium chloride.
4. Echinodermata
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
63 The given figure is from your textbook and shows 3. Both I and II are correct
the classification of organisms with true coelom into 4. Both I and II are incorrect
various phyla. What would be peculiar for organisms
shown by an * mark? 66 Anopheles, Culex and Aedes are:
I. important vectors for some human pathogens.
II: mosquitoes belonging to Arthropoda.
III: arthropods with closed circulatory system.
IV: arthropods lacking jointed appendages.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only III and IV are correct
3. Only I and III are incorrect
1. They are the only organisms to possess an 4. Only II and IV are incorrect
endoskeleton.
2.They exhibit radial or bilateral symmetry depending 67 The number of animals having bilateral symmetry
on the stage.
and a true coelom from the list given in the box will be:
3. They are the only animals exclusively inhabiting
marine water. Fasciola, Pila, Chaetopleura, Ancylostoma,
4. Bioluminescence is well marked in these animals. Saccoglossus,
Menadrina, Hirudinaria, Labeo, Ichthyophis

1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7

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68 Identify the option where all the animals given in 71 The correct statements regarding cyclostomes will
Column I share the characters given in Column II: be:
Column I Column II a. All living members of the class Cyclostomata are
Pseudocoelom, endoparasites in mammals.
1. Ancylostoma, Taenia b. Cyclostomes have a sucking and circular mouth
Bilateral symmetry
without jaws.
2. Delphinus, Camelus Mammary glands, Hair
c. Their body is devoid of scales and paired fins.
Closed circulation, d. Cranium and vertebral column are bony.
3. Octopus, Dentalium
segmented body 1. Only [a] and [b]
4. Obelia, Hydra Metagenesis, Diploblastic 2. Only [b] and [c]
3. Only [a] and [d]
69 You discover an organism and observe that it shows 4. Only [c] and [d]
the presence of the following characteristics:
A: Bilateral symmetry 72 How many of the given statements regarding birds
B: Body covered with a plate like exoskeleton are correct?
C: Legs with joints and wings I. They have feathers and most of them can fly.
You conclude that this must be an arthropod but want to II. They possess beak.
get more confident by III. They have scales on the forelimbs and hindlimbs are
observing another feature. Which of the following, if modified into wings.
present, will strengthen your argument? IV. They have dry skin without glands except the oil
1. Closed circulation gland at the base of the tail.
2. Lack of a true coelom V. They possess a fully ossified (bony) endoskeleton.
3. Ammonotelic excretion VI. They have long bones that are solid without air
4. Body divided into head, thorax and abdomen cavities (pneumatic).
segments 1. 3
2. 4
70 The organism in the given figure shows pentaradial 3. 5
symmetry [5 body parts]. What else must be present in 4. 6
this organism?
73 Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
Worm like with proboscis, collar and
1. Hemichordates
trunk
External skeleton of shell usually
2. Mollusca
present
3. Porifera Body with pores and canals in walls
Exoskeleton of cellulose and jointed
4. Arthropoda
appendages

1. A rasping tongue like organ in alimentary canal

74 Tissue level of body organization and absence of
2. Finger like osmoregulatory and excretory structures at organ systems is seen in:
the junction of midgut and hindgut 1. Cnidaria and Ctenophora
3. A water vascular system with tube feet 2. Porifera and Cnidaria
4. A large number of cilia used for locomotion 3. Aschelminthes and Porifera
4. Echinodermata and Chordata

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75 All the following features will be applicable to the 80 Planaria, an organism that possesses high
animals belonging to Class Reptilia except: regeneration capacity, belongs to:
1. They are mostly terrestrial animals and their body is 1. Porifera
covered by dry and 2. Cnidaria
cornified skin, epidermal scales or scutes. 3. Platyhelminthes
2. They do not have external ear openings and 4. Echinodermata
tympanum represents ear.
3. Heart is usually four-chambered, but three-chambered 81 In cartilaginous fishes:
in crocodiles. I. Males bear claspers on pelvic fins.
4. Fertilisation is internal and development is direct. II. Viviparity is never seen.
1. Only I is correct
76 In amphibians: 2. Only II is correct
I. Alimentary canal and reproductive tracts open into a 3. Both I and II are correct
common chamber called cloaca 4. Both I and II are incorrect
which opens to the exterior but the urinary system has a
separate opening to the exterior. 82 A crop and a gizzard are present in the alimentary
II. Respiration is by gills, lungs and through skin. canals of:
1. Only I is correct 1. Cockroach and Crow
2. Only II is correct 2. Platypus and Echidna
3. Both I and II are correct 3. Vulture and Humans
4. Both I and II are incorrect 4. Cow and Cockroach

77 Identify the correct statement regarding

83 How many of the given statements regarding
classification of Chordates: mammals are correct?
1. Vertebrata is a subphylum; Agnatha is a division andI. The skin of mammals is unique in possessing hair.
Pisces is a super-class II. They are homoiothermous.
2. Vertebrata is a supraphylum; Agnatha is a phylum andIII. Different types of teeth are present in the jaw.
Pisces is a super-class IV. External ears or pinnae are absent.
3. Vertebrata is a subphylum; Agnatha is a division andV. The most unique mammalian characteristic is the
Pisces is a class presence of mammary glands.
4. Vertebrata is a subphylum; Agnatha is a super-class VI. Flight has never evolved in any mammal.
and Pisces is a class 1. 3
2. 4
78 Statocysts, present in some animals, help directly 3. 5
in: 4. 6
1. Locomotion
2. Respiration 84 The correct statements regarding Platyhelminthes
3. Feeding will be:
4. Balancing a. All living members of the phylum are parasites.
b. They lack a true coelom but have a pseudo coelom.
79 Neural system consists of paired ganglia (sing. c. Body is dorso-ventrally flattened.
ganglion) connected by lateral nerves to a double d. They exhibit bilateral symmetry.
ventral nerve cord in: 1. Only [a] and [b]
1. Hydra 2. Only [b] and [c]
2. Cephalochordates 3. Only [a] and [d]
3. Amphibians 4. Only [c] and [d]
4. Annelids

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85 An excretory system is absent in: 89 Study the Assertion statement followed by the
1. Asterias Reason statement given below:
2. Pheretima Assertion: Hemichordata was earlier considered as a
3. Rotifers sub-phylum under phylum
4. Pinctada Chordata but now it is placed as a separate phylum
under non-chordata.
B iology - II - S ection B Reason: Stomochord of hemichordates and notochord of
chordates are homologous structures.
1. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
86 Regarding mammals: 2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
I. The most unique characteristic is the presence of Reason (R) is a correct
mammary glands. explanation of Assertion (A).
II. Skin is unique in possessing hair. 3. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but
III. Heart is unique in being four-chambered. Reason (R) is not a
IV. Viviparity is a unique feature. correct explanation of Assertion (A).
1. Only I and II are correct 4. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
2. Only III and IV are correct
3. Only I and III are correct 90 Sponges:
4. Only II and IV are correct
I. are exclusively marine and mostly asymmetrical
animals.
87 What would be true [T] or false [F] regarding II. have cellular level of organisation.
amphibians? III. have a water transport or canal system.
I. Skin is moist and without scales. IV. have extracellular digestion.
II. Eyes have eyelids. 1. Only I and II are correct
III. A tympanum represents the ear. 2. Only II and III are correct
IV. Respiration is by gills, lungs and through skin. 3. Only III and IV are correct
I II III IV 4. Only I and IV are correct
1. T T F F
2. F F F T 91 Select the correct description of the two figures A
3. T F T T and B, given below showing basic body forms in
4. T T T T Cnidarians:

88 Consider the two statements:

Statement I: Chondrichthyes lack the capacity to A
regulate their body temperature.
Statement II: Osteichthyes have the capacity to regulate
their body temperature.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct B
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
1. A is Medusa and is free-swimming; B is Polyp and is
sessile
2. A is Polyp and is free-swimming; B is Medusa and is
sessile
3. A is Medusa and is sessile; B is Polyp and is free-
swimming
4. A is Medusa and is free-swimming; B is Polyp and is
free-swimming

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92 Fertilisation is external and development is indirect 96 In metameric segmentation:

in: Statement I: The body is externally and internally
I. Sponges divided into segments.
II. Echinoderms Statement II: There is a serial repetition of at least some
III. Hemichordates organs.
IV. Comb jellies 1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
V. Flatworms 2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
1. I and V only 3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
2. II, III and IV only 4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
3. IV only
4. I, IV and V only 97 The figure shows cross-section of the body of an
animal. This animal:
93 Correctly identify the labelled parts of a
hypothetical chordate showing the characteristics of
chordate in the given figure:

A B C D
Nerve
1 Notochord Gill slits Terminal anus
cord
Noto
2 Nerve cord Gill slits Post anal tail I. lacks a coelom
chord
II. is triploblastic
Nerve III. is expected to have bilateral symmetry
3 Notochord Gill slits Post anal tail
cord IV. is expected to be dorso-ventrally flattened
Noto Muscle 1. Only I, II and III are correct
4 Nerve cord Terminal anus
chord myotome 2. Only I, III and IV are correct
3. Only II, III and IV are correct
94 Chondrichthyes and Mammals: 4. I, II, III and IV are correct
I. do not belong to same class but belong to the same
super-class. 98 Study the Assertion statement followed by the
II. are placed under the same division in sub-phylum
Reason statement given below:
vertebrata. Assertion (A): Aschelminthes are called as round
1. Only I is correct worms.
2. Only II is correct Reason (R): The body of the aschelminthes is circular in
3. Both I and II are correct cross-section.
4. Both I and II are incorrect 1. Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
2. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and
95 Ascidia, Salpa, Doliolum and Branchiostoma are Reason (R)
all: is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
A. Chordates 3. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but
B. Vertebrates Reason (R) is not
C. Urochordates a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
D. Protochordates 4. Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
1. A and B are correct
2. A and C are correct
3. A and D are correct
4. B and C are correct

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99 Cnidarians, Ctenophores and Echinoderms resemble

each other in:
I. having radial symmetry in adults and larvae
II. having three germ layers
III. lacking a coelom
1. Only I and II are correct
2. I, II and III are incorrect
3. Only I is correct
4. I, II and III are correct

100 The number of incorrect statements from the given

statements is:
a. Unlike platyhelminthes, annelids have an incomplete
digestive system.
b. Unlike arthropods, annelids have an open circulatory
system
c. Unlike aschelminthes, annelids have a pseudocoelom
d. Unlike chordates, the body of annelids is not
metamerically segmented
1. 0
2. 1
3. 3
4. 4

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