CBSE Class 12 Biology 2016 Previous Year Question Paper (Set-2)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Biology (Theory) 2016 previous year question paper, Set-2, for the Main Exams. The paper is divided into five sections: Section A (Very Short Answer Type, 1 mark each), Section B (Short Answer Type-I, 2 marks each), Section C (Short Answer Type-II, 3 marks each), Section D (Value Based Question, 4 marks), and Section E (Long Answer Type, 5 marks each). All 26 questions are compulsory, with internal choices provided in one 2-mark question, one 3-mark question, and all three 5-mark questions. The total marks for the paper are 70, and the allowed time is 3 hours. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the upcoming board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Biology |
| Session | 2016 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The question paper contains 26 questions divided into five sections (A, B, C, D, E) with varying marks per question (1 to 5 marks) and a total of 70 marks.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Carrying capacity
- HIV detection
- Oestrus cycle
- Exon and Intron
- Mutagen
Important topics
- Ecology
- Biotechnology
- Genetics
- Human Health and Disease
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Question paper text
SET - 2
Series : ONS/2
कोड नं.
Code No. 57/2/2
रोल नं.
परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ट
पर अवश्य लिखें ।
Candidates must write the Code on
the title page of the answer-book.
Roll No.
कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में मुद्रित पृष्ट 8 हैं ।
प्रश्न-पत्र में दाहिने हाथ की ओर दिए गए कोड नम्बर को छात्र उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ट पर लिखें ।
कृपया जाँच कर लें कि इस प्रश्न-पत्र में 26 प्रश्न हैं।
कृपया प्रश्न का उत्तर लिखना शुरू करने से पहले, प्रश्न का क्रमांक अवश्य लिखें।
इस प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ने के लिए 15 मिनट का समय दिया गया है । प्रश्न-पत्र का वितरण पूर्वाहन में 10.15 बजे किया जायेगा । 10.15 बजे से 10.30 बजे तक छात्र केवल प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ेंगे और इस अवधि के दौरान वे उत्तर-पुस्तिका पर कोई उत्तर नहीं लिखेंगे ।
Please check that this question paper contains 8 printed pages.
Code number given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
Please check that this question paper contains 26 questions.
Please write down the Serial Number of the question before attempting it.
15 minute time has been allotted to read this question paper. The question paper will be distributed at 10.15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., the students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer-book during this period.
जीव विज्ञान (सैद्धान्तिक)
BIOLOGY (Theory)
निर्धारित समय :3 घंटे
अधिकतम अंक :70
Time allowed : 3 hours
सामान्य निर्देश:
Maximum Marks: 70
(i) प्रश्न-पत्र में पाँच खण्डों में 26 प्रश्न दिए गए हैं । सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं ।
- खण्ड – क में प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 5 अति लघु-उत्तरीय प्रश्न हैं । प्रत्येक प्रश्न एक अंक का है ।
- खण्ड – ख में प्रश्न संख्या 6 से 10 लघु-उत्तरीय प्रश्न I प्रकार के हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न दो अंकों का है ।
- खण्ड – ग में प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 22 लघु-उत्तरीय प्रश्न II प्रकार के हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न तीन अंकों का है ।
- खण्ड – घ में प्रश्न संख्या 23 मूल्य आधारित प्रश्न चार अंकों का है ।
- खण्ड – डन्में प्रश्न संख्या 24 से 26 दीर्घ-उत्तरीय प्रश्न हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न पाँच अंकों का है ।
- प्रश्न-पत्र में समग्र पर कोई विकल्प नहीं है, फिर भी दो अंकों वाले एक प्रश्न में, तीन अंकों वाले एक प्रश्न में और पाँच अंकों वाले सभी तीनों प्रश्नों में भीतरी चयन-विकल्प दिए गए हैं । प्रत्येक परीक्षार्थी को ऐसे प्रश्नों के दो विकल्पों में से कोई एक प्रश्न हल करना है।
57/2/2 1 [P.T.O.
General Instructions:
- There are a total of 26 questions and five sections in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
- Section A contains questions number 1 to 5, Very Short Answer type questions of one mark each.
- Section B contains questions number 6 to 10, Short Answer type-I questions of two marks each.
- Section C contains questions number 11 to 22, Short Answer type-II questions of three marks each.
- Section D contains question number 23, Value Based Question of four marks.
- Section E contains questions number 24 to 26, Long Answer type questions of five marks each.
- There is no overall choice in the question paper, however, an internal choice is provided in one question of two marks, one question of three marks and all three questions of five marks. An examinee is to attempt any one of the questions out of
the two given in the question paper with the same question number.
खण्ड – क
SECTION - A
- किसी स्पीशीज़ के लिए प्रकृति की वहन क्षमता किस बात का संकेत देती है ?
1 What does nature's carrying capacity for a species indicate?
- एक संदिग्ध AIDS के रोगी में HIV का पता लगाने के लिए आण्विक नैदानिक क्रियाविधि का सुझाव दीजिए।
1 Suggest a molecular diagnostic procedure that detects HIV in a suspected AIDS patient.
- दो जंतुओं के नाम बताइए जिनमें मद चक्र प्रदर्शित होता है । 1
Name two animals that exhibit Oestrus cycle.
- एक एक्सॉन से एक इन्ट्रॉन में भेद करने के लिए एक अंतर बताइए । 1
Mention one difference to distinguish an exon from an intron.
- उत्परिवर्तजन क्या होता है ? किसी भौतिक कारक का नाम बताइए जो उत्परिवर्तजन हो सकता है । 1
What is a Mutagen? Name a physical factor that can be a Mutagen. 2 57/2/2
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Biology (Theory) 2016 previous year board question paper, Set-2, for the Main Exams.
What is the structure of the Biology 2016 paper?
The paper has 5 sections (A-E) with 26 questions in total, ranging from very short answer (1 mark) to long answer (5 marks), totaling 70 marks.
Are there choices in the paper?
Yes, internal choices are provided in one 2-mark question, one 3-mark question, and all three 5-mark questions.
How does solving this paper help?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the CBSE exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.
What is the time duration for the exam?
The allowed time for the CBSE Class 12 Biology exam is 3 hours.
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