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Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Jaipur Region

Pre-Board-II Exam 2023-24

Class– XII Sub: Biology
M.M:70 Time: 3 hrs.

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) The question paper has five sections and 33 questions. All questions are
compulsory.
(iii) Section–A has16 questions of 1mark each; Section–B has 5 questions of 2 marks
each; Section– C has7questions of 3marks each; Section–D has 2case-based
questions of 4marks each; and Section–E has 3 questions of 5marks 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 labeled diagrams should be drawn.

Section-A
Q.No. Question Marks

1 Match column I containing transgenic organisms with their specific 1

characteristics in column II and select the correct option from the given
codes.
Column I Column II
A. Golden rice (i) Protein - enriched milk
B. Bt cotton (ii) safety of polio vaccine
C. Mice (iii) Enriched with vitamin A
D. Rosie cow (iv)High yield and pest resistant

Options:
a) A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(i)
b) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(iv), D-(i)
c) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(i)
d) A-(i), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(iii)

2 The drug shown in figure is 1

obtained from

a) Latex of Papever somniferum

b) Leaves of Cannabis sativa
c) Flowers of Datura
d) Fruits of Erythroxyl coca.

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3 If the sequence of nitrogen bases of the coding strand of DNA in a 1

transcription unit is: 5′ – A T G A A T G – 3′, the sequence of bases in its
RNA transcript would be

a) 5′ – A U G A A U G – 3′
b) 5′ – U A C U U A C – 3′
c) 5′ – C A U U C A U – 3′
d) 5′ – G U A A G U A – 3′
4 During insertional inactivation, the presence of a chromogenic substrate 1
gives blue coloured colonies if the plasmid in the bacteria does not have
an insert. The blue colour is produced by the enzyme

a) α -glucosidase
b) β -galactosidase
c) restriction endonuclease
d) Taq polymerase
5 Primary endosperm nucleus (PEN) is formed by the fusion of 1

a) 2 polar nuclei + 1 synergid cell nucleus

b) 1 polar nucleus + 1 antipodal cell nucleus + 1 synergid cell
nucleus
c) 2 polar nuclei + 1 male gamete nucleus
d) 2 antipodal cell nuclei + 1 male gamete nucleus.
6 Given below are four methods (A-D) and their modes of action (a-d) in 1
achieving contraception. Select their correct matching from the four
options that follow:

Method Mode of Action

A) The pill (a) Prevents sperms reaching cervix
B) Condom (b) Prevents implantation
C) Vasectomy (c) Prevents ovulation
D) Copper T (d) Semen contains no sperms
Options:
a) A–(c), B–(d), C–(a), D–(b)
b) A–(b), B–(c), C–(a), D–(d)
c) A–(c), B–(a), C–(d), D–(b)
d) A–(d), B–(a), C–(b), D–(c)

7 Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the 1
given codes.
Column I Column II
A. Recombinant DNA technology (i) Chilled ethanol
B. Precipitation of DNA (ii) DNA staining
C. PCR (iii) Gene amplification
D. Ethidium bromide (iv) Genetic engineering
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Options:
a) A-(iv), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iii)
b) A-(i), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(iv)
c) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(iv)
d) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(ii)

8 In laboratory experiments, two species of Paramecium (species 1 and 2) 1

were grown alone and in the presence of the other species. The
following graphs show growth of species 1 and species 2, both alone
and when in mixed culture with the other species.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the graphs?

a) Competitive exclusion occurred in these experiments.
b) Both species are affected by interspecific competition but species
1 is affected less.
c) Both species are affected by interspecific competition but species
2 is affected less.
d) Both species are affected equally by interspecific competition.
9 In a certain species of insects, some have 13 chromosomes, and the 1
others have 14 chromosomes. The 13 and 14 chromosome bearing
organisms are-
a) males and females, respectively
b) females and males, respectively
c) all males
d) all females
10 Which one is a true statement regarding DNA polymerase used in PCR 1
a) It is used to ligate introduced DNA in recipient cells
b) It serves as a selectable marker
c) It is isolated from a virus
d) It remains active at high temperature
11 At a particular locus, the frequency of allele A is 0.8 and that of allele a 1
is 0.2. What would be the frequency of heterozygotes in a random
mating population at equilibrium?

a) 0.32 c) 0.16
b) 0.24 d) 0.48
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12 Apis mellifera are killer bees possessing toxic bee venom. Identify the 1
treatment and the type of immunity developed from the given table to
treat a person against the venom of this bee.

Remedy Immunity
(a) Inactivated proteins Active
(b) Preformed antibodies Passive
(c) Proteins of the venom Passive
(d) Dead micro-organisms Active
Question No. 13 to 16 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
13 The given below figures show the different modification found in 1
Bougainvillea and Cucurbita. Observe the figures carefully and comment
upon the appropriateness of the Assertion and Reason

Assertion: The given structures X and Y show convergent evolution.

Reason: Structures X and Y are modified stems that perform different

functions.

14 Assertion: Apomixis and parthenocarpy are both asexual modes of 1

reproduction.

Reason: Seeds are not produced in both apomixis and parthenocarpy.

15 Assertion: In the presence of a predator, the prey population growth will 1
always be exponential.

Reason: Exponential growth is when the resources and the

environment allow an organism to realize fully its innate potential to
grow in numbers.
16 Assertion: When white eyed, yellow bodied Drosophila females were 1
hybridized with red eyed, brown-bodied males; and F1 progeny was
intercrossed, F2 ratio deviated from 9 : 3 : 3 : 1.

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Reason: When two genes in a dihybrid are on the same chromosome,

the proportion of parental gene combinations is much higher than the
non-parental type.

Section-B
17 It is generally observed that the children who had suffered from chicken- 2
pox in their childhood may not contract the same disease in their
adulthood. Name this kind of immunity. Explain the basis of such an
immunity in an individual.
18 Study the given diagram. 2

A is an embryonic stage that gets transformed into B, which in turn gets

implanted in the endometrium in human females.
a) Identify A and B
b) State the fate of C and D in the course of embryonic development
in humans.

19 Identify 'a', 'b', 'c, 'd' in the table given below : 2

S.no SYNDROME CAUSE CHARACTERISTICS

1 Down syndrome a b
2 c XXY Overall masculine development
3 Turners D Rudimentary ovaries
syndrome

20 A bacterium has to first become ‘competent’ to be able to take up DNA? 2

Enlist any four ways to make host competent in r-DNA technology?

21 Name the genus of baculovirus that acts as a biological control agent in 2

spite of being a pathogen. Justify by giving three reasons that make it an
excellent candidate for the job.
OR
Ringworm is one of the most common infectious fungal disease in
humans. Name any two genera of fungi which cause ringworm and
state any of its two symptoms.

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Section-C
22 a) Tobacco plants are damaged severally when infested with 3
Meloidogyne incognita. Name and explain the strategy that is adopted
to stop this infestation.

b) Name the vector used for introducing nematode specific gene in

Tobacco plant.

23 a) With labelled diagrams, depict stages in embryo development in a 3

dicotyledonous plant.

b) Endosperm development precedes embryo development. Why?

24 a) Explain the events occur during detritus decomposition in the soil. 3

b) Describe how do chemical composition of detritus control
decomposition Rate.

25 (a) Explain the Life cycle of Plasmodium starting from its entry in the 3
body of female Anopheles till the completion of its life cycle in
humans.

(b) Explain the cause of periodic recurrence of chill and high fever
during malarial attack in humans.

26 a) Draw a diagrammatic sketch of a transverse section of an anther of 3

an angiosperm. Label its different walls and the tissue forming
microspore mother cells.

b) Describe the process of microsporogenesis up to the formation of a

microspore.

27 The first clinical gene therapy was performed on a 4-year-old girl in 3

1990.
a) Name the disease she was suffering from.
b) State the reason for the disorder.
c) What were the conventional treatments available?
d) Explain the steps in gene therapy to treat this disorder. Under
what conditions can this be a permanent cure.
OR
Give the scientific name of the soil bacterium that produces cry protein.
Name any two order of insects killed by this protein. How does this
protein cause death of the insect pests?
28 Identify a, b, c, d, e and f in the following table: 3

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Name of Enzyme/ Source Function

Bioactive Molecule
(i) a Streptococcus B
(ii) c d Immuno-suppressive agent in
organ transplant patients
(iii) Statins e F

Section-D
Q.No.29 and 30 are case-based questions. Each question has 3 subparts with internal choice
in one subpart.

29 Observe the segment of mRNA given below. 4

a) Explain and illustrate the steps involved to make fully processed

m-RNA from hn-RNA.
b) Gene encoding RNA Polymerase I and III have been affected by
mutation in a cell. Explain its impact on the synthesis of
polypeptide, stating reasons.

Or
Study the schematic representation of the genes involved in the lac
operon given below and answer the questions that follow:

a) The active site of enzyme permease present in the cell membrane

of a bacterium has been blocked by an inhibitor, how will it affect
the lac operon?
b) The protein produced by the i gene has become abnormal due to
unknown reasons. Explain its impact on lactose metabolism
stating the reason.
c) If the nutrient medium for the bacteria contains only galactose; will
operon be expressed? Justify your answer.

30 Given below is the representation of amino acid composition of the 4

relevant translated portion of β-chain of hemoglobin, related to the
shape of human red blood cells.

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Answer the questions that follow:

a) Is the representation indicating a normal human or a sufferer from

certain genetic disease? Give reason for your answer.
b) What difference would be noticed in the phenotype of the normal
and the sufferer related to this gene?
c) Who are likely to suffer from the defect related to the gene
represented- the males, the females or both males and females
equally? And why?
d) Sickle cell anaemia in humans is a result of point mutation.
Explain
OR
Write the genotype of normal parents who have produced a
sickle- celled anemic offspring.
Section-E
31 a) Name the two growth models that represent population growth 5
and draw the respective growth curves they represent.
b) State the basis for the difference in the shape of these curves.
c) Which one of the curves represent the human population growth
at present? Do you think such a curve is sustainable? Give
reason in support of your answer
OR
a) Construct a pyramid of biomass starting with phytoplankton. Label
its tropic levels. Is the pyramid upright or inverted? Why?
b) Name and describe any three causes of biodiversity losses.

32 The following figure shows a foetus within the uterus. On the basis of 5
the given figure, answer the questions that follow:

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a) In the above figure, choose and name the correct part (A, B, C or
D) that act as a temporary endocrine gland and substantiate your
answer. Why is it also called the functional junction?
b) Mention the role of B in the development of the embryo.
c) Name the fluid surrounding the developing embryo. How is it
misused for sex-determination?

OR

Placed below are case studies of some couples who were not able to
have kids. These couples are not ready for adoption or taking gametes
from donors. After thoroughly examining the cases, which Assisted
Reproductive Technology will you suggest to these couples as a
medical expert? Explain briefly with justification of each case.

Couple Test reports of Test reports of male partner

Female partner
Couple 1 Normal reports Normal sperms in testes, Missing
connection in epididymis and Vas
deferens
Couple 2 Blockage in the Normal reports
fallopian tube
Couple 3 Normal reports Poor semen parameters in terms of
count, and motility
Couple 4 low ovarian Normal reports
reserve
Couple 5 Normal reports Morphologically abnormal sperms
33 Haemophilia is a rare type of bleeding disorder that occurs when there 5
is a deficiency or absence of a particular protein (clotting factor)
needed for blood to clot. As a result, a person with haemophilia will
experience longer bleeding after an injury because the clot formed is
not strong enough to stop the bleeding. A person with haemophilia will
not bleed any faster than a person without haemophilia, but he or she
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will bleed slower and longer. This type of bleeding disorder is inherited
and occurs almost exclusively in males.

A cross between a normal couple resulted in a son who was

haemophilic and a normal daughter. In course of time, when the
daughter was married to a normal man, to their surprise, the grandson
was also haemophilic.

a) Represent this cross in the form of a pedigree chart. Give the

genotypes of the daughter and her husband.
b) Write the conclusion you draw of the inheritance pattern of this
disease.
c) Explain the conditions under which a human female can be
haemophilic.
OR

a) The given flow chart highlighting the steps in DNA fingerprinting

technique. Identify a, b, c, d, e and 1

b) List any two applications of DNA fingerprinting technique.

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