National Infotech

Sub – Biology F. M. – 75
Class – XI Time – 3 Hr.

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable .
The figure in the margin indicate full marks.

Circle the best alternative to the following questions. (11×1 = 11)

Group – ‘A’
1) Which organisms bear gemma cup?
a) Nostoc
b) Mucor
c) Marchantia
d) Pteridium
2) Tuber of potato is a modification of
a) Root
b) Stem
c) Seed
d) Fruit.
3) The organism found in root of leguminous plant is
a) Azotobacter
b) Rhizobium
c) BGA
d) None.
4) Ecosystem is mainly concerned with
a) Energy flow
b) Recycling of matter
c) Both a and b
d) Decomposition of matter.
5) Xerophytes plants have long root system in order to
a) Give mechanical support.
b) To reduce transpiration.
c) Draw water from deep water beds.
d) To prevent water loss.
6) Which one of the following is infective stage of Plasmodium ?
a) Sporozoite
b) Trophozoite
c) Schizont
d) Rosette stage.
7) Ovaries of earthworm remains present in
a) 9th segment
b) 10th segment
c) 11th segment
d) 12th segment
8) Wings of birds and wings of insects are
a) Homologous organs.
b) Analogous organs.
c) Vestigeal organs.
d) Vital organs.
 9) Pneumatic bone is present in
a) Aerial animals.
b) Arboreal animals.
c) Fossorial animals.
d) Terrestrial animals.
10) Cockroach moves away from light. This phenomenon is called
a) Positive phototaxis.
b) Negative phototaxis.
c) Positive phototropism
d) Negative phototropism.
11) The structure responsible to maintain shape of Paramoecium is
a) Trichocyst.
b) Basal body.
c) Kinetosome.
d) Pellicle.

Group – B
Give short answer of the following questions:- [8 X 5 = 40]
1. Write any five characteristics of Chlorophyceae.
2. 'Gymnosperm is an advanced group than Pteridophyta'. Justify this statement with any five
points.
OR,
Define venation. Differentiate between reticulate and parallel venation.
3. How can ecological factors influence in pond ecosystem? discuss it with suitable examples with
respect to its structural and functional aspects.
4. Explain any five ways, how microorganisms play an important role in the field of medicine?
5. The excessive and unbalance use of pesticides is one of the prominent environmental issue since
last few years in Nepal. Mention any three consequences of over use of pesticides in your
locality and suggest awareness campaign that you have follow in two points.
6. Explain the anatomy of ovary of frog.
OR,
Describe with suitable diagram, how copulation and cocoon formation takes place in
earthworm.
7. What do you mean by digenetic parasite? Explain the erythrocytic cycle of a digenetic parasite.
8. Explain use and disuse theory with its objections.

Group 'C'
Give long answer to the following questions. (3 × 8 = 24)
9. Explain the diagnostic floral characters of family Solanaceae with floral formula and floral
diagram. Write the botanical name of any two plants of this family regarding medicinal and
edible values.
OR,
Describe the structure and conjugation mode of reproduction in Spirogyra.
10. Define circulation. Explain the structure and working mechanism of heart of frog.
11. Define excretion. Explain the structure, location and function of different types of
nephridia in earthworm.