CBSE Class 11 Biology Board Question Paper 2012
This is the CBSE Class 11 Biology Previous Year Question Paper from 2012. The paper is divided into four sections: A, B, C, and D. Section A contains 8 questions worth 1 mark each. Section B has 10 questions of 2 marks each, with internal choice in one question. Section C includes 9 questions of 3 marks each, with internal choice in one question. Section D comprises 3 questions of 5 marks each, with internal choice provided in all three. The total marks for the paper are 70, and the duration is 3 hours. All questions are compulsory, and diagrams should be neat and labelled where necessary. Solving this previous year's paper helps students understand the exam pattern and prepare effectively for their board exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 11 |
| Subject | Biology |
| Session | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper consists of four sections (A, B, C, D) with a total of 70 marks and a duration of 3 hours. Section A has 8 questions (1 mark each), Section B has 10 questions (2 marks each), Section C has 9 questions (3 marks each), and Section D has 3 questions (5 marks each).
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Gastric Juice
- Interphase
- DNA Doubling
- Exoskeleton
- Arthropods
- Lichens
- Altitude
- Uricotelic Mammals
- Taxonomic Categories
- Floral Formula
- Liliaceae
- Sarcomere
- Prokaryotic Cell
- Eukaryotic Cell
- Glycosidic Bond
- Phosphodiester Bond
- Air Bladder
- Pisces
- Bile Juice
- Digestion
- Active Transport
- Protein Pumps
- PCT
- Exarch Condition
- Endarch Condition
- Stem Anatomy
- Root Anatomy
- F0-F1 Particles
- ATP Synthesis
- Aerobic Respiration
- Tidal Volume
- Inspiratory Capacity
- Carbonic Anhydrase
- Hormones
- Prolactin
- Uterus Contraction
- Parturition
- Thymus
- Female Sexual Behaviour
- ATP Production
- Abscisic Acid
- Auxin
- Gibberellin
- Fruit Ripening
- Parthenocarpy
Important topics
- Cell Biology
- Respiration
- Plant Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Biotechnology
- Taxonomy
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Question paper text
Model Question Paper - 1 unsolved XI BIOLOGY (Theory)
Time: 3 Hrs.]
[M.M : 70]
General Instruction:
- All questions are compulsory.
- The questions paper consist of four section A, B, C and D. Section 'A' Contain 8 quetions of 1 mark each. Section 'B' is of 10 questions of 2 marks each. Section 'C' has 9 questions of 3 marks each. Section 'D' is of 3 question of 5 marks each.
- There is no overall choice. However, and internal choice has been provided in one question of 2 marks. One question of 3 marks and all the three questions of 5 marks.
- Wherever necessary, the diagram draw should be neat and properly labelled.
Section 'A'
- What is function of mucus present is grastric juice?
- In which stage of interphase the amount of DNA doubles per cell.
- Name the polysaccharide which constitutes the exoskeleton of arthropods.
- Why do lichen generally grow at high altitude?
- Select the uricotelic from the following mammals, birds. Cockroach, reptiles.
- Which is the lowest category in taxomomic categories.
- Write the floral formula of family Liliaceae.
- Difine sarcomere.
Section 'B'
- Write any two differences between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell.
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Illustrate a glycosidic and phosphodiester bond.
State the importance of air bladder in pisces.
Bile juice contain no digestive enzyme, yet it is important for digestion. Why?
Explain the role played by protein pumps during active transport is plants.
State the functions of PCT in our body.
- How are exarch and endarch conditions differ anatomically in stem and root?
16 What is the importance of F<sub>0</sub>-F<sub>1</sub> particles in ATP synthesis during aerobic respiration?
- Define the following: (i) Tidal volume (ii) Inspiratory capicity
OR
Where is Carbonic anhydrase is found? Write its function.
- In the given table, showing the name of some hormone and their function. Fill in the blank A to D
Hormone Function Prolactin A В. Stimulates Contraction of muscle
of uterus during parturition
Thymus <math>\mathbb{C}</math> D regulate female sexual behaviour
Section 'C'
Give the account of total ATP production in aerobic respiration.
- (a) How does abscisic acid acts antagonistically to auxin and Gibberellin. ?
- Name the growth regulator used for each of the following.
- ripening of fruits
- Induce parthenocarpy
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is a CBSE Class 11 Biology Previous Year Question Paper from 2012, designed for board exam practice.
What is the total mark and duration for this paper?
The paper is for 70 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.
How is the question paper structured?
It is divided into four sections (A, B, C, D) with varying numbers of questions and marks per section.
What is the benefit of solving this previous year paper?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marks distribution, improving their preparation and performance.
Are there choices available in the questions?
Yes, internal choices are provided in one question of 2 marks, one question of 3 marks, and all three questions of 5 marks.
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