HALF YEARLY EXAMINATION [2023-24]

LITTLE FLOWER HOUSE C

SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (AFFILIATED TO CBSE)
VARANASI CLASS XI
Time : 3 Hours Subject – Biology M.M. 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper has five sections and 33 questions. All question are
compulsory.
(iii) Section–A has 16 Questions of 1 mark each; Section-B has 5 question of 2
marks each; Section–C has 7 questions of 3 marks each; Section–D has 2
case-based questions of 4 marks each; and Section–E has 3 questions of 5
marks each.
(iv) There is no overall choice. However, internal choices have been provided
in some questions. A student has to attempt only one of the alternatives in
such questions.
(v) Wherever necessary, neat and properly labelled diagrams should be
drawn.
Section – A

1. Root hairs are [1]

(a) acellular (b) unicellular
(c) multicellular (d) multicellular and unicellular
2. Bulliform or motor cells in epidermis of some leaves help in [1]
(a) seed dispersal (b) leaf rolling
(c) transpiratio (d) photosynthesis
3. In monocot leaf. [1]
(a) bulliform cells are absent from the epidermis
(b) veins form a network
(c) mesophyll is well-differentiated into three parts
(d) mesophyll is not differentiated into palisade and spongy parenchyma
4. Lysosomes are called “suicide bags” because they have [1]
(a) Catabolic enzymes (b) Food vacuole
(c) Hydrolytic enzymes (d) Parasitic activity

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5. Vacuole is surrounded by a single membrane called [1]
(a) Plasmalemma (b) Vocuole wall
(c) Tonoplast (d) Tono membranous
6. Frog’s eyes are protected under water by the presence of [1]
(a) retina (b) upper eyelid
(c) nictitating membrane (d) lower eyelid.
7. Placentation in which ovules develop on the inner wall of the ovary or in
peripheral part, is [1]
(a) Basal (b) Axile (c) Parietal (d) Free central
8. The correct floral formula of chili is [1]
(a)  (b) 
 K (5) C5 A5 G (2)
 K5 C5 A(5) G(1)

(c) 
 K(5) C(5) A5 G(2)
(d) 
 K (5) C(5) A(5) G 2
9. Selaginnella and Salvinia are considered to represent a significant step
towards evolution i.e. [1]
(a) female gametophyte is free and gets dispersed like seeds
(b) female gametophyte lacks archegonia
(c) magaspores posses endosperm and embryo surrounded by seed coat
(d) Heterospory
10. Brown algae is characterised by the presence of [1]
(a) fucoxanthin (b) haematochrome (c) phycocyanin (d) phycoerythrin
11. Organ grade of body organisation is found in [1]
(a) Flatworms (b) Roundworms (c) Jelly fish (d) Hydra
12. Identify the correct sequence of taxonomic categories. [1]
(a) Species  Order  Kingdom  Phylum
(b) Species  Family  Genus  Class
(c) Genus  Species  Order  Phylum
(d) Species  Genus  Order  Phylum
13. Given below are ‘Assertion’ and ‘Reason’ [1]
Assertion: Algae and fungi are classified as Bryophytes.
Reason: They both are autotrophs.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from
the options given below:
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation
of Assertion.
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 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct
explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
14. Given below are ‘Assertion’ and ‘Reason’ [1]
Assertion: Generally, dicotyledonous plants have tap roots and reticulate
venation while monocotyledonous plants have fibrous roots and parallel
venation.
Reason: The morphological features of stem like the presence of nodes and
internodes, multicellular hairs and positively phototrophic nature help to
differentiate the stem from roots.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer
from the options given below:
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation
of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct
explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
15. Given below are ‘Assertion’ and ‘Reason’ [1]
Assertion: Cell is the fundamental, structural and functional unit of all living
organisms.
Reason: Anything less than a complete structure of a cell does not ensure
independent living things.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from
the options given below:
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation
of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct
explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
16. Given below are ‘Assertion’ and ‘Reason’ [1]
Assertion: Water vascular system of echinoderms helps in locomotion,
capture and transport of food and respiration.
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 Reason: Echinoderms are spiny bodied animals.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from
the options given below:
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation
of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct
explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
SECTION - B
17. Draw diagram only to show structure of cell organelle that is called power
house of cell. [2]
OR
Write down differences between prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell.
18. What is Taxonomic categories? Name different Taxonomic categories
showing hierarchial arrangement in ascending order . [2]
19. What are importance of algae in human life? [2]
20. What is coelom? classify animals on the basis of coelom. [2]
21. Why frog is not seen generally during summer and winter season? [2]

SECTION – C

22. Draw diagram to show structure of a typical virus. [3]

23. Mention four distinguishing features of phylum porifera, give example also
[3]
24. What is symmetry? Explain different types of symmetry with examples. [3]
25. Classify bacteria on the basis of their shape. Draw diagram also [3]
26. What are archaebacteria? Explain its different types. [3]
OR
What kind of organisms belongs to kingdom protista? Write down any two
features of Chrysophytes.
27. Name different classes of algae and write down any three features of brown
algae. [3]
28. What do you mean by the vascular tissue system? Explain the types of
vascular system on the basis of cambium. [3]
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 Section - D
29. Read the following and answer the questions given below– [4]
In algae, reproduction occurs by vegetative, asexual and sexual methods.
Sexual reproduction could be isogamous, anisogamous or oogamous in algae.
No embryo formation. The algae are divided into three main classes-
Chlorophyceae (green algae), Phaeophyceae (brown algae) and
Rhodophyceae (red algae). Bryophytes include various mosses and
liverworts that are commonly found in moist shaded land areas. Bryophytes
are known as amphibians of plant kingdom as they are dependent on water
for sexual reproduction (for movement of gametes). In bryophytes, the main
plant body is gametophyte, which produces gametes. The male sex organ is
antheridium, while female sex organ is archegonium. The liverworts grow
usually in moist shady habitats. Asexual reproduction in liverworts occur
through fragmentation or gemmae.
(i) What are different methods of sexual reproduction in algae?
(ii) Name any three classes of algae.
(iii) Why plants of Bryophyta are called amphibians of plant kingdom?
(iv) Where liverworts are found?
OR
What is importance of gemma in the life of liverworts?
30. Read the following and answer the questions given below– [4]
The fungi constitute a unique kingdom of heterotrophic organisms. They
show a great diversity in morphology and habitat. You must have seen fungi
on a moist bread and rotten fruits. The common mushroom you eat and
toadstools are also fungi. White spots seen on mustard leaves are due to a
parasitic fungus. Some unicellular fungi, e.g., yeast are used to make bread
and beer. Other fungi cause diseases in plants and animals; wheat rust-
causing Puccinia is an important example. Some are the source of antibiotics,
e.g., Penicillium.
Most fungi are heterotrophic and absorb soluble organic matter from dead
substrates and hence are called saprophytes. Those that depend on living
plants and animals are called parasites. They can also live as symbionts – in
association with algae as lichens and with roots of higher plants as
mycorrhiza.

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 (i) Name any one fungi that is source of antibiotic.
(ii) What is mycorrhiza?
(iii) Name the fungi which is unicellular.
(iv) Which one fungi causes disease?
OR
What does white spots on leaves of mustard plants shows?

SECTION – E

31. Explain fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane with diagram. [5]
OR
Explain types of chromosomes, on the basis of position of centromere. Draw
diagram also
32. (a) Draw diagram only to show structure of a filamentous blue-green algae –
Nostoc [5]
(b) What kind of bacteria are most abundant in nature? Write down their
role.
OR
What are different classes of fungi? Write down features of class
Phycomycetes.
33. Explain the following with examples – [5]
(a) Venation
(b) Phyllotaxy
OR
(a) What is root? Explain types of root with examples.
(b) Draw diagram only to show different regions of root.