Foundation

Practice Test-02
Parishram (2025)
BIOLOGY

Q1 Perisperm is; Choose the correct answer from the options

(A) degenerate part of synergids. given below:
(B) peripheral part of endosperm. (A) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(C) degenerate part of secondary nucleus. (B) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(D) remnants of nucellus. (C) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(D) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Q2 Each seminiferous tubule is lined on its inside by
two types of cells called ____(X)____ and Q5 Which of the following is a group of fleshy fruit?
____(Y)____. (A) Guava and mango
Choose the option which fill the blanks X and Y (B) Groundnut and mustard
correctly. (C) Groundnut and orange
(A) X- spermatogonia Y- Leydig cells (D) Mango and mustard
(B) X- spermatids Y- Sertoli cells
Q6 Seminal plasma, the fluid part of semen, is
(C) X- spermatozoa Y- Interstitial cells
contributed by;
(D) X- spermatogonia Y- Sertoli cells
I. Seminal vesicle
Q3 Which of the following floral parts forms pericarp II. Prostate
after fertilisation? III. Urethra
(A) Nucellus IV. Bulbourethral gland
(B) Outer integument (A) I and II only
(C) Ovary wall (B) I, II and IV only
(D) Inner integument (C) II, III and IV only
(D) I and IV only
Q4 Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II Q7 False fruits are;
Delivery of the (A) guava and pear.
(A) Gametogenesis (I) (B) black pepper and beet.
baby.
Attachment of (C) apple and strawberry.

(B) Insemination (II) blastocyst to the (D) banana and apple.

uterine wall. Q8 Which of the following cells are responsible for

Formation of providing nutrition to the male germ cells?
(C) Parturition (III)
gametes. (A) Leydig cells
Transfer of (B) Sertoli cells
sperms into (C) Oogonial cells
(D) Implantation (IV)
female genital (D) Follicular cells
tract.
Q9 Food is stored in albuminous seed in;
(A) testa. (B) cotyledon.

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(C) endosperm. (D) plumule. (A) 2000 years. (B) 200 years.
(C) 20 years. (D) 2 years.
Q10 Given below are two statements.
Statement I: The penis is made up of special Q16 Given below is a diagrammatic sectional view of
tissue that helps in erection of the penis to male reproductive system. Identify a duct which
facilitate insemination. originates from the urinary bladder and extends
Statement II: The secretions of seminal vesicles through the penis.
aids in the lubrication of the penis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given
below.
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect.
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
correct.
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are (A) I (B) II
incorrect. (C) III (D) IV

Q11 Seed dormancy allows the plants to;
(A) overcome unfavourable climate conditions.
(B) develop healthy seeds.
(C) reduce viability.
(D) promotes deterioration of seed.
Q12 Secretions of male accessory glands constitute
the seminal plasma in humans which is rich in;
(A) glucose, fructose and sodium.
(B) fructose, calcium and certain enzymes.
(C) fructose, certain enzymes but no calcium.
(D) glucose, magnesium and lots of calcium.
Q13 An example of a naturally
parthenocarpic fruit is;
(A) guava. (B) mango.
(C) banana. (D) apple.
Q17 A form of asexual reproduction that mimics
sexual reproduction is;
(A) polyembryony.
(B) vegetative propagation.
(C) syngamy.
(D) apomixis.
Q18 Given below are two statements.
Statement I: Formation of ovum ceases in
women around the age of fifty years.
Statement II: The male reproductive system is
located in the abdominal region.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
occurring most appropriate answer from the options given
below.
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect.

Q14 How many of the following does not belong to (B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is

the category of male accessory ducts? correct.

(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Rete testis, Bulbourethral gland, Vasa efferentia,
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
Epididymis.
incorrect.
(A) One (B) Two
(C) Three (D) Four Q19 In Citrus and mango, polyembryony is due to;
(A) production of additional embryos by nucellus.
Q15 The recorded viability of seeds of Phoenix
(B)
dactylifera is;

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production of additional embryos by

synergids.
(C) presence of two eggs in embryo sac.
(D) splitting of the zygote.

Q20 Read the following statements.

I. Sperm formation continues till old age.
II. In adults, each testis is oval in shape.
III. Vas deferens is a part of male external (A) membranous part around seed
genitalia. (B) mesocarp
IV. The regions inside the seminiferous tubules is (C) thalamus
called interstitial spaces. (D) seed
V. The enlarged end of penis is called glans
Q24 Given below are two statement: one is labelled
penis.
as Assertion A and the other is labelled as
Which of the above given statements are
Reason R.
correct?
Assertion A: The testes are situated outside the
(A) I, II and V only
abdominal cavity with in a pouch called scrotum.
(B) I, II and IV only
Reason R: Scrotum helps in maintaining the
(C) I, II, III and IV only
lower temperature of the testes which is
(D) I, II, III, IV and V
necessary for the process of spermatogenesis.
Q21 Match List-I with List-II. In the light of the above statements, choose the
correct answer from the options given below.
List-I List-II
(A) A is true but R is false.
(A) Non-albuminous (I) Cashew
(B) A is false but R is true.
(B) Albuminous (II) Mustard
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(C) False fruit (III) Wheat
explanation of A.
(D) Dry fruit (IV) Pea (D) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
Choose the correct answer from the options explanation of A.
given below:
(A) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV Q25 Given below are two statements.

(B) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II Statement I: Ovule matures into a fruit.

(C) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III Statement II: Ovary develops into a seed.

(D) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given
Q22 Humans are ____(X)____ reproducing and below.
____(Y)____ in nature. (A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
Choose the option which fill the blanks correctly. incorrect.
(A) X- sexually Y- oviparous (B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
(B) X- asexually Y- viviparous correct.
(C) X- sexually Y- viviparous (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(D) X- asexually Y- oviparous (D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
incorrect.
Q23 Identify the part P.

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Answer Key
Q1 (D) Q14 (A)

Q2 (D) Q15 (A)

Q3 (C) Q16 (C)

Q4 (A) Q17 (D)

Q5 (A) Q18 (A)

Q6 (B) Q19 (A)

Q7 (C) Q20 (A)

Q8 (B) Q21 (B)

Q9 (C) Q22 (C)

Q10 (A) Q23 (C)

Q11 (A) Q24 (C)

Q12 (B) Q25 (D)

Q13 (C)

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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution:
Q8 Text Solution:
(D)
(B)
Perisperm is remnant of nucellus.
Sertoli cells provide nutrition to the germ cells.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 20]
Leydig cell or interstitial cell synthesise and
Q2 Text Solution: secrete androgens.
(D) Follicular cells are present in ovaries they
Each seminiferous tubule is lined on its inside by surround the developing oocyte.
two types of cells called male germ cell or [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 27]
spermatogonia and sertoli cells.
Q9 Text Solution:
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 26]
(C)
Q3 Text Solution: Food is stored in albuminous seed in endosperm.
(C) [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 20]
Ovary wall forms pericarp after fertilisation.
Q10 Text Solution:
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 20]
(A)
Q4 Text Solution: The secretions of bulbourethral glands help in
(A) the lubrication of penis.
Gametogenesis Formation of gametes. [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 28]
Transfer of sperms into Q11 Text Solution:
Insemination
female genital tract. (A)
Parturition Seed dormancy allows the plants to overcome
Delivery of the baby.
unfavourable climate conditions.
Implantation Attachment of blastocyst to [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 20]
the uterine wall. Q12 Text Solution:
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 26] (B)
Q5 Text Solution: Seminal plasma is rich in fructose, calcium and
(A) certain enzymes.
Fleshy fruits are guava and mango. [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 28]
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 20] Q13 Text Solution:
Q6 Text Solution: (C)
(B) An example of a naturally occurring
Secretions of the male accessory glands, seminal parthenocarpic fruit is banana.
vesicle, prostate and bulbourethral gland [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 21]
constitute the seminal plasma which is rich in Q14 Text Solution:
fructose, calcium and certain enzymes. (A)
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 28] The male sex accessory ducts include rete
Q7 Text Solution: testis, vasa efferentia, epididymis and vas
(C) deferens.
False fruits are apple and strawberry. Bulbourethral glands are part of male
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 20] accessory gland whose secretion aids in

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lubrication of the penis. Vas deferens is a part of male sex accessory

[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 27, 28, 29] ducts
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 26, 27]
Q15 Text Solution:
(A) Q21 Text Solution:
The recorded viability of seeds of Phoenix (B)
dactylifera 2000 years. Non-albuminous Pea
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 22] Albuminous Wheat
Q16 Text Solution: False fruit Cashew
(C) Dry fruit Mustard
A duct which originates from the urinary bladder [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 20]
and extends through the penis is urethra.
Q22 Text Solution:
(C)
Humans are sexually reproducing and are
viviparous in nature.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 26]

Q23 Text Solution:

(C)

Figure: Diagrammatic sectional view of male

pelvis showing reproductive system.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 26]

Q17 Text Solution:

(D)
A form of asexual reproduction that mimics
sexual reproduction is apomixis.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 22]

Q18 Text Solution: [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 21]
(A)
Q24 Text Solution:
The male reproductive system is located in the
(C)
pelvis region.
The testes are situated outside the abdominal
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 26]
cavity within a pouch called scrotum.
Q19 Text Solution: Scrotum helps in maintaining the low
(A) temperature of the testes, which is necessary
In Citrus and mango, polyembryony is due to for spermatogenesis.
production of additional embryos by nucellus. [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 27]
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 22, 23]
Q25 Text Solution:
Q20 Text Solution: (D)
(A) Ovule matures into a seed. Ovary develops into a
The region outside the seminiferous tubules fruit.
are called interstitial spaces. [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 20]

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