CBSE Class 12 Biology 2016 Previous Year Question Paper (Set-1)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Biology 2016 Main Exams Outside-Set-1 Previous Year Question Paper. The paper contains 26 questions divided into five sections: Section A (5 very short-answer questions, 1 mark each), Section B (5 short-answer type I questions, 2 marks each), Section C (12 short-answer type II questions, 3 marks each), Section D (1 value-based question, 4 marks), and Section E (3 long-answer type questions, 5 marks each). The total marks for the paper are 70, and the allowed time is 3 hours. Internal choices are provided in one 2-mark question, one 3-mark question, and all three 5-mark questions. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby improving their preparation and performance in the board exams.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Biology |
| Session | 2016 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The Biology (Theory) paper is divided into five sections (A, B, C, D, E) with a total of 26 questions. Section A has 5 questions of 1 mark each, Section B has 5 questions of 2 marks each, Section C has 12 questions of 3 marks each, Section D has 1 value-based question of 4 marks, and Section E has 3 questions of 5 marks each. The total marks are 70, and the time allowed is 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Biology
- CBSE Class 12
- Previous Year Question Paper
- 2016 Exams
- Set-1
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Question paper text
SET-1
Series ONS
रोल नं.
कोड नं.<br>Code No. 57/1
परीक्षार्थी कोड को उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ
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 पृष्ठ 11 हैं।
प्रश्न-पत्र में दाहिने हाथ की ओर दिए गए कोड नम्बर को छात्र उत्तर-पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ 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 पूर्वाह्न में 10.15 बजे किया जाएगा। 10.15 बजे से 10.30 बजे तक छात्र केवल प्रश्न-पत्र को पढ़ेंगे और इस अविध के दौरान वे उत्तर-पुस्तिका पर कोई उत्तर नहीं लिखेंगे।
lacktrian Please check that this question paper contains 11 printed pages.
<math>\blacktriangle</math> 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 : ३ घण्टे
Time allowed: 3 hours
अधिकतम अंक : 70
Maximum Marks: 70
57/1
P.T.O. 1
सामान्य निर्देश :
(i) प्रश्न-पत्र में पाँच खण्डों में 26 प्रश्न दिए गए हैं। सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं।
- खण्ड A में प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 5 अति लघु-उत्तरीय प्रश्न हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न 1 अंक का है।
- खण्ड B में प्रश्न संख्या 6 से 10 लघु-उत्तरीय प्रश्न प्रकार I के हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न 2 अंकों का है।
- खण्ड C में प्रश्न संख्या 11 से 22 लघु–उत्तरीय प्रश्न प्रकार II के हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न 3 अंकों का है।
- खण्ड D में प्रश्न संख्या 23 मूल्य आधारित प्रश्न 4 अंकों का है।
- खण्ड <math>\bm{E}</math> में प्रश्न संख्या <math>\bm{24}</math> से <math>\bm{26}</math> दीर्घ-उत्तरीय प्रश्न हैं, प्रत्येक प्रश्न <math>\bm{5}</math> अंकों का है।
- प्रश्न-पत्र में समग्र पर कोई विकल्प नहीं है, फिर भी 2 अंकों वाले एक प्रश्न में, 3 अंकों वाले एक प्रश्न में और 5 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।
General Instructions:
(i) 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 1 mark each.
- Section B contains questions number 6 to 10, short-answer type I questions of 2 marks each.
- Section C contains questions number 11 to 22, short-answer type II questions of 3 marks each.
- Section D contains question number 23, value based question of 4 marks.
- Section E contains questions number 24 to 26, long-answer type questions of 5 marks each.
- There is no overall choice in the question paper, however, an internal choice is provided in one question of 2 marks, one question of 3 marks and all the three questions of 5 marks. In these questions, an examinee is to attempt any one of the two given alternatives.
57/1
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the CBSE Class 12 Biology 2016 Previous Year Board Question Paper (Set-1) for theory exams.
What is the total marks and duration for the exam?
The Biology paper is for a maximum of 70 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.
How is the Biology question paper structured?
The paper is divided into five sections: A (1 mark questions), B (2 marks questions), C (3 marks questions), D (1 value-based question of 4 marks), and E (5 marks questions).
Are there any choices available in the question paper?
Yes, internal choices are provided in one question of 2 marks, one question of 3 marks, and all three questions of 5 marks.
How does solving previous year papers help students?
Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, question types, and marking scheme, improving their exam preparation and confidence.
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