SAMPLE PAPER

AY 2023-2024
BIOLOGY
Grade: X Max. Marks : 80
Date : DD/MM/YYYY Time Allowed: 2 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answers to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
• You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
• This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
• The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the
answers.
• The intended marks for the questions or parts of questions are given in brackets
[ ].
• Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.

SECTION A (40 marks)

Attempt all questions from this Section.

Q. 1 Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(Do not copy the question. Write the correct answer only):

(i) A tall pea plant with terminal flowers with genotype Ttaa will give rise
to the following gametes:
(a) Tt and Aa
(b) Ta and aa
(c) Ta and ta
(d) Tt and ta

(ii) Growth of pollen tube towards the ovule is an example of .

(a) Phototropism
(b) Geotropism
(c) Hydrotropism
(d) Chemotropism

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(iii) Transpiration will be fastest when days are:
(a) Hot, dry and windy
(b) Humid and windy
(c) Hot, humid and cool wind
(d) Hot, humid and no wind

(iv) The specific function of light energy in photosynthesis is to:

(a) Synthesize glucose
(b) Activate chloroplast
(c) Split water
(d) Reduce carbon dioxide

(v) The drooping of leaves of the sensitive plant Mimosa pudica is an

example of:
(a) Diffusion
(b) Turgor movement
(c) Imbibition
(d) Plasmolysis

(vi) Meiotic division occurs in .

(a) Vegetative cells
(b) Reproductive cells
(c) Meristematic cells
(d) All of the above

(vii) Assertion (A): There is frequent urination in summer than in winter.

Reason (R): In summer we lost a lot of water as sweat, so the kidneys reabsorb
more water. Hence, urine formed is less in summer than in winter.
(a) Both A and R are True
(b) Both A and R are False
(c) A is True and R is False
(d) A is False and R is True

(viii) A solution whose concentration is greater than the cell sap.

(a) Hypotonic solution
(b) Hypertonic solution
(c) Isotonic solution

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(d) None of the above

(ix) Forest contribute in bringing rain by .

(a) Bleeding
(b) Transpiration
(c) Guttation
(d) All of them

(x) The individual element in the flattened stacks of membranous

structure inside the chloroplast are known as:
(a) Grana
(b) Stroma
(c) Thylakoid
(d) Cristae

(xi) Leaf fall occurs when the amount of .

(a) Abscisic acid increases
(b) Auxin increases
(c) Cytokinin decreases
(d) Gibberellin decreases

(xii) Insulin is secreted by .

(a) Beta cells of pancreas
(b) Alpha cells of pancreas
(c) Delta cells of pancreas
(d) None of the above

(xiii) The structure in the male reproductive system that corresponds to

oviduct of the female reproductive system is .
(a) Seminiferous tubule
(b) Epididymis
(c) Vas deferens
(d) Urethra

(xiv) Gigantism and Acromegaly are due to:

(a) Hyposecretion of Thyroxine
(b) Hyposecretion of Growth hormone
(c) Hypersecretion of Thyroxine
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 (d) Hypersecretion of Growth

(xv) Gestation period of human is .

(a) 280 days
(b) 250 days
(c) 170 days
(d) 140 days

Q. 2 (i) Name the following: [5]

(a) The interconnection between the two lobes of thyroid gland.
(b) The waxy layer on the epidermis of the leaf meant to reduce
transpiration.
(c) The first form of food substance produced during photosynthesis.
(d) The hormone which stimulates cell division in plants.
(e) The cross between one pair of contrasting characters.

(ii) Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in the correct order so as [5]
to be in a logical sequence beginning with the term that is underlined.
(a) S phase, G1 phase, G2 phase, M phase
(b) Cortical cells, Root hair, Soil water, Xylem
(c) Destarched plant, Iodine added, Leaf boiled in alcohol, Placed in
sunlight
(d) Fertilization, Gestation, Parturition, Implantation
(e) Pituitary gland, Adrenal gland, Pancreas, Thyroid gland

(iii) Fill in the blanks with suitable words: [5]

The technical term for short sightedness is (a) ___________. This defect
is caused because the eyeball is (b) from front to back or the lens is too
(c) ____________. It can be corrected by using a suitable (d) _________
lens. The power of the lens is mentioned in (e) _____________.

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 (iv) Given below are five sets with four terms each. In each set a term is an [5]
odd one and cannot be grouped in the same category to which the other
three belong. Identify the odd one in each set and name the category to
which the remaining three belong.
One is done as an example for you:
Example: Nuclear membrane, nucleolus, ribosomes,
chromosomesOdd term: Ribosomes
Category: Parts of nucleus
(a) Vagina, Uterus, Oviduct, Vulva
(b) Diffusion, Osmosis, Plasmolysis, Imbibition
(c) Transpiration, Photosynthesis, Guttation, Phagocytosis
(d) Telophase, Interphase, Metaphase, Prophase
(e) Carbon Dioxide, Glucose, Water, Oxygen

(v) Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in [5]

Column II and rewrite the correct matching pairs.

Column I Column II
(a) Chromosome number is reduced 1. Dominant trait
(b) Rolling tongue 2. Mitosis
(c) Active transport 3. Meiosis
(d) Moist cobalt chloride paper 4. Recessive trait
(e) Gibberellin 5. Pink
6. Minerals
7. Blue
8. Internodal elongation

Section B (40 marks)

Attempt any four questions from this Section.
Q. 3
(i) Define Alleles. [1]
(ii) Differentiate between Prostate gland and Cowper’s gland with reference to [2]
the nature of secretion.
(iii) One overripe rotten orange can spoil the whole basket full of oranges. Explain [2]
by giving suitable reason.
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 (iv) Mention how are the root hair adapted for absorption of water from the soil. [2]
(v) The diagram shows the male reproductive system. Study the diagram and [3]
answer the questions that follow:

(a) Why is the structure 1 present outside the body in the scrotal sac?
(b) What is semen?
(c) In which part do the sperms mature and become motile?

Q. 4
(i) Explain the term diabetes mellitus. [1]
(ii) State two limitations of Ganong’s Potometer. [2]
(iii) Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to chemical nature and [2]
manner of transportation.
(iv) What is photophosphorylation? Give a balanced chemical equation to [2]
represent the process of photosynthesis.
(v) In the figure, A shows a cell in the normal state and B shows the same cell [3]
after leaving it in a certain solution for a few minutes. Study the same and
answer the questions that follow:

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 (a) Give the technical term for the condition of the cell as seen in B.
(b) Explain the process which leads to this condition.
(c) How can the cell in B be brought back to its original condition?
Q. 5
(i) Mention any one adaptation found in plants to reduce transpiration. [1]
(ii) What is meant by positive tropic movement in plants? Explain by giving [2]
suitable example.
(iii) Why is insulin not given orally but is injected into the body? [2]
(iv) Give the difference between Light dependent phase and Light independent [2]
phase based on where they occur.
(v) Draw a neat labelled diagram of a fully grown root hair and label the following [3]
parts:
A – Cell Membrane
B – Vacuole

Q. 6
(i) State the main function of the Leydig cells. [1]
(ii) State Mendel’s Law of Independent Assortment. [2]
(iii) Differentiate between Osmosis and Diffusion with reference to the definition. [2]
(iv) Photosynthesis is considered as a process supporting all life on earth. Justify. [2]
(v) Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow: [3]

(a) State the main function of glucagon.

(b) Why is the pancreas referred to as an exo-endocrine gland?
(c) Where in the body is the pancreas located?

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Q. 7
(i) State any one function of adrenaline. [1]
(ii) Differentiate between Nucleotide and Nucleosome on the basis of their [2]
composition.

(iii) Why is it necessary to destarch the leaves of a plant before performing an [2]
experiment on photosynthesis? Explain the procedure for destarching the
leaves.
(iv) What is parthenocarpy? Give an example. [2]
(v) Draw a neat labelled diagram of the human sperm. [3]

Q. 8
(i) Define bleeding. [1]
(ii) Mention any two functions of placenta. [2]
(iii) Some women have facial hair like beard and moustache. Give reason. [2]
(iv) Differentiate between Thigmotropism and Phototropism. [2]
(v) The diagram represents a stage during mitotic cell division. Study the same [3]
and answer the questions that follow:

(a) Identify the above stage.

(b) Give a reason to support your answer.
(c) Draw a neat diagram of the stage that comes just after the stage
shown in the diagram.

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