P.G.
GARODIA SCHOOL (ICSE)
2023
FIRST TERMINAL EXAMINATION 2022-
STD : IX
SUBJECT: BIOLOGY (SCIENCE PAPER -3)
MARKS: 80
DAY- MONDAY
DATE 29/8/2022
TIME 2 hrs
Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
during the first 10 minutes.
You will not be allowed to write
This time is to be spent reading the question paper.
The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answer
four questions from Section B.
Attempt all questions from Section A and any
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets []
SECTION A
(Attempt all questions.)
Question 1
not copy the questions.
Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do
Write the correct answers) [15
. The cell organelle that helps in regulating cell function
a. Nucleolus
b. Nucleus
c. Golgi apparatus
d. Ribosomes
i. Tissue responsible for the increase in girth of the stem
a. Apical meristem
b. Lateral meristem
c. Phloem
d. Xylem
ii. Ray florets of sunflower is an example of
a. Neuter flower
b. Staminate flower
c. Complete flower
d. None
iv. The important characteristics of wind-pollinated flowers
a. Flowers are small and not brightly colored
b. They emit scent
C. They produce nectar
d. The stigma is sticky
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V. Seeds sown very deep inside the soil fail to
germinate as they
a. Do not get enough oxygen
b. Get too much water
C. Do not get
enough sunlight
d. Get enough carbon dioxide
vi. During Anaerobic respiration energy released is
a. 35 ATPP
b. 38 ATP
C. 2 ATPP
d. 20 ATP
vii. Newt belongs to the class
a Amphibia
b. Reptilia
C. Pisces
d. Aves
Vii. Octopus belongs to Phylum
a. Echinodermata
b. Arthropoda
C. Annelida
d. Mollusca
ix. Saprophyte draws nourishment from
a. Living plants
b. Living animals
C. Decaying dead
organisms
d. Body of their living host
X. The first produced antibiotic is
a. Streptomycin
b. Chloromycetin
C. Penicillin
d. None
xi. Hydra belongs to phyilum
a. Porifera
b. Annelida
C. Cnidaria
d. Nematoda
xii. All flowering plants are included as
a. Gymnosperm
b. Angiosperm
C. Thallophytes
d. Pteridophytes
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is cailed
Kiil. The region of the axis between the point of attachment of cotyledon and plumule
a. Hypocotyl
Epicotyl
C. Scutellum
d. Micropyle
Symbiotic
xiv Thebacteria that fix nitrogen in the soil
a. Nitrosomonas
b. Nitrobacter
C. Clostridium
d. Rhizobium
XV. Krebs cycle occurs in
a. Cytoplasm
b. Mitochondria
c. Nucleus
d. Vacuoles
Question 2
5)
Name the following.
in skin and the cornea.
a. The type of epithelium found
connective tissue.
b. Hard porous supportive
and female gamete.ctiizate n
C. The union of the nuclei of male
weak or dead germ substances.
d. A preparation consisting of
in maize grain (elcc.thiza
e. The protective sheath of radicle
the correct order so as to be in a logical
. Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in
underlined.
sequence beginning with the term that is
a. Calyx, androecium, corolla, gynoecium
b. Testa, cotyledon, tegmen, embryo
C. Curdling, ripening, processing
of curd, salting
d. Stigma, ovule, style, ovary
Protista
e. Monera, Plantae, Fungi,
the most appropriate ones in column 2 and
Match the items given in column 1 with
.
rewrite the correct matching pairs. 51
Column 1 Column 2
No
Porifera
1 Spider
b Annelida
2 Hook worm
c Nematoda
3 Tapeworm
d Platyhelminthes 4 Leech
eArthropoda Hydra
6 Sycon
Starfish
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IV. Choose the odd one out from the following terms and write the category to which the others
belong.
a.
Carps, mussel, Roaches, Herrings otheis CrCPStes 15
b.
Leavening, Spawning, Casing, Composting f h e s a au, dl4
C. Plasma membrane, Cytoplasm, Cell
d.
wall, Centrosome
Squamous epithelium, Cuboidal epithelium, Columnar epithelium, tracheid
e. Hibiscus, Papaya, Rose, Lily tev bise
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unisexual
V. State the exact location of the
a. Nectaries as e
following structures.
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b. Cartilage
C.
Adipose tissue belo Statsein
d. Micropyle
e. Terminal meristem
Section B (40 marks)
(Attempt any four questions from this section)
Question 3
Define Vaccination.
i. Give one difference between hypogeal and epigeal
epicotyl and hypocotyl. germination on the basis of growth of
ii. What is respiration? Give
example of an organism respiring anaerobically.
one 12
iv. Mention any two characteristics of 21
.
parenchyma tissue.
Study the diagram given below and answer the
questions that follow.
1
2-
a. Name the parts labeled 1 & 2.
b. What the two steps of double fertilization?
are
C. What is the role of stigma in the
process of fertilization?
Question 4
i. Name any one serum compound
ii. Name any two free-living
produced by genetically modified bacteria. [1
nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil. dzets bactev
ii. Write any two criteria for a
good antibiotic. 7 horuld yot leitl 12
iv. Earthworm is highly useful in agriculture. Justify giving two omvel. [2
points. [2
V. Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow.
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a. Define the biological process shown in the experiment.
D. State the name and use of the antiseptic used in the above experiment. a n hcases
C. Which delivery tube will show a greater rise and why? oson da Outole tote
n
Question 5
Define germination. [11
ii. Write the two functions of micropyle. 12
ii. State any two differences with respect to respiration between plants and animals. (21
iv. Give two examples each of monocot albuminous & monocot ex albuminous seeds. 12
V. Draw a neat labeled diagram to show the internal structure of Maize grain. 31
Question6
i Define cross-pollination. [1
Differentiate between photosynthesis and respiration with reference to the end products. [2]
It is advisable to get direct sunlight in our living room at least for a short time. Justify.
iil.
Bacteria cannot be called plants. Explain.
2
iv.
Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow.
[21
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a. Mention the phylum and class to which the organism belongs.
b. Write any one significant characteristic ofthe organism belonging to the class. fel
C. Mention any two key features of organisms of the above phylum mentioned.
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Question 7
List the two types of columnar epithelium. (
. Differentiate between inflorescence and placentation with respect to its meaning [2]
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i. What happens to the following parts after fertilization.
of gr e a ) placenta
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b)ovary wall PexicoipP
iv. Namethe two very common diseases caused by bacteria in plants. batk s t 21
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V. Study the diagram given below and answer the questions that follow. 131
a. ldentify the tissue and write its function.
b. Identify the part labeled 1& 3.
C. State the function of the above-mentioned parts 1 and 2.
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Nameany two bacterial diseases in humans. hooping co hosa, uple id [1]
ii. Differentiate between plant cell and animal cell on the bsis level of cytoplasm.
ii. What is Vivipary? Give one 2
example of plant showing viviparous germinaion. [2
V. Explain the following terms ho secd achhna tes in toono t
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a) Herkogamy b) Heterostyly. ea Rhizcple,
V.
Study the figure given below and answer the following
hs rha questions
a. ldentify this picture.
b. Write the scientific name of its most common edible
Why is this organism considered to have a high type. buton iushte
tohtaiv a0ed anoun oia Cut nutritive value? gaL rit
paip-thenican io
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