Mock Test
Mark Distribution
Section A: 10 questions × 2 marks = 20 marks
Section B: 10 questions × 3 marks = 30 marks
Section C: 6 questions × 5 marks = 30 marks
Total: 70 marks
Biotechnology and It's Applications
Section A: Very Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)
1. Define biotechnology and mention two fields where it is applied.
2. What is the role of restriction enzymes in genetic engineering?
3. Name the vector most commonly used in gene cloning.
4. Mention two examples of genetically modified crops and their benefits.
5. What is bioremediation? Give one example.
Section B: Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)
6. What are transgenic animals? Explain their importance with an example.
7. Briefly describe the steps involved in producing insulin using recombinant DNA technology.
8. What is PCR? Mention its steps and importance in biotechnology.
9. Write a short note on the Human Genome Project and its significance.
10. Discuss the ethical concerns associated with GMOs.
Section C: Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)
11. Describe the steps involved in the production of Bt cotton and its advantages.
12. Explain the process of gene therapy with an example.
13. Discuss the role of microbes in sewage treatment.
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Organisms and Population
Section A: Very Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)
14. Define population density and give an example.
15. What is an age pyramid? Name its three types.
16. Differentiate between mutualism and commensalism with examples.
17. Mention two adaptations in desert plants for water conservation.
18. What are the factors affecting population growth?
Section B: Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)
19. Explain the logistic growth curve and provide its equation.
20. Describe how predation influences population dynamics with an example.
21. What is a keystone species? Give an example and its role in the ecosystem.
22. Write a note on the impact of abiotic factors on organisms.
23. Discuss the concept of niche with an example.
Section C: Long Answer Questions (5 marks each)
24. Explain the different types of population interactions with suitable examples.
25. Describe the process of ecological succession and its types.
26. Discuss the effect of temperature as an abiotic factor on organisms and populations.
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