ARYA VIDYA MANDIR GROUP OF SCHOOLS
STD: IX TERMINAL REVIEW – AUGUST 2024 Marks: 80
DATE: 23.08.2024 BIOLOGY Time: 2 hrs
Sci 3 (Bio)
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You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
Answers to this paper must be written on a separate answer sheet provided.
The time given at the head of the paper is the time allotted for writing the answers.
Attempt all questions from Section A and Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in the brackets [ ].
This paper comprises 6 printed pages.
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Section A - 40 marks
(Attempt all questions from this section)
Question 1
Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options [15]
(Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only).
i) The cotyledon of a maize grain is known as ______.
(a) Scutellum
(b) Coleoptile
(c) Endosperm
(d) Hilum
ii) The animal tissue responsible for conduction of impulses is ______.
(a) Connective
(b) Epithelial
(c) Muscle
(d) Neural
iii) The site of glycolysis is ______.
(a) Cytoplasm
(b) Mitochondria
(c) Nucleus
(d) Ribosomes
iv) Out of the following,________ has albuminous dicot seeds.
(a) Mango
(b) Pea
(c) Orchids
(d) Poppy
v) The first 7 pairs of true ribs are attached to the sternum with the help of ___ _______
(a) Hyaline cartilage
(b) Ligament
(c) Tendon
(d) Muscles
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vi) The end product of Krebs cycle is .
(a) Pyruvate + CO2
(b) CO2 + 6H2O + ATP
(c) CO2 + H2O + Ethanol
(d) Pyruvate + CO2 + H2O
vii) Assertion (A): Incineration is the disposal of waste by dumping it in a pit.
Reason (R): Incineration is harmful as it releases fumes and harmful substances.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false and R is true.
viii) Which of the following is not a function of the vacuole in plants?
(a) stores toxic metabolic wastes.
(b) helps with the process of cell division.
(c) maintains turgidity.
(d) provides structural support.
ix) Exine and intine are parts of _____.
(a) Embryo sac
(b) Pollen grain
(c) Seed
(d) Stigma
x) Water- pollinated flowers are also known as______ flowers.
(a) Entomophilous
(b) Anemophilous
(c) Hydrophilous
(d) Ornithophilous
xi) The large and colourful bract of ___________ is easily mistaken for a petal.
(a) Lily
(b) Nasturtium
(c) Bombax
(d) Bougainvillea
xii) Axial skeleton is made up of __________________.
(a) Pelvic and pectoral girdle
(b) Skull,vertebral column,ribs and sternum
(c) Bones of the limbs
(d) Sternum
xiii) If the timing of the maturation of androecium and gynoecium differ, the condition is
called _________
(a) Dichogamy
(b) Herkogamy
(c) Heterostyly
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xiv) What type of germination is seen in mangrove plants like Sonneratia?
(a) Hypogeal
(b) Epigeal
(c) Viviparous
(d) Dormant
xv) If we observe any cell under the microscope, starting from outer side, the correct
sequence we observe is _____________
(a) nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm
(b) cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus
(c) cytoplasm, nucleus, cell membrane
(d) nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
Question 2
(i) Name the following: [5]
(a) The plastid that imparts colour to flowers and fruit.
(b) Pollination facilitated by elephants.
(c) The mode of arrangement of flowers on the axis of a plant.
(d) The membrane surrounding the vacuole.
(e) The first cervical vertebra.
(ii) Choose the odd one out and mention the category for the remaining three: [5]
(a) Collenchyma, Sclerenchyma, Parenchyma, Cartilage
(b) Vegetable peel, Plastic, Discarded CDs, Metals
(c) Femur, Fibula, Ulna, Tibia
(d) Tegmen, Testa, Stigma, Cotyledon
(e) Pollen grain, Style, Stigma, Ovary
(iii) Given below are a set of terms. In each case the first pair indicates the relationship [5]
that exists between the terms. Rewrite and complete the second pair:
(a) Eukaryotic cell : Euglena : : Prokaryotic cell :
(b) Pyrogallic acid : absorbs oxygen from air : : Soda lime : ________
(c) Thoracic vertebrae : 12: : Lumbar vertebrae : ______________
(d) Photosynthesis : Carbon dioxide : : Respiration : ____________
(e) Bagasse : Agricultural waste :: Broken bricks : _______________
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(iv) Match the items given in Column I with the most appropriate ones in Column II
and rewrite the correct matching pairs. [5]
Column I Column II
(a) Ribosomes 1. Regulates cell functions.
(b) Centrosome 2. Intracellular digestion
(c) Nucleus 3. Initiates cell division
(d) Mitochondria 4. Protein synthesis
(e) Lysosomes 5. Production of ATP
6. Regulates entry of certain solutes and ions
(v) Select the correct answer from the brackets and complete the following statements: [5]
(a) The embryo sac contains __________. (stigma, antipodal cells, pericarp)
(b) In ex-albuminous seeds, the food material is stored in ____________.
(endosperm, cotyledons, placenta)
(c) When petals are free, the condition is known as _____________.
(polysepalous, polypetalous, polyandrous)
(d) _____________ is pollinated by birds. (Canna, Dahlia, Maize)
(e) Respiration is a ___________ process.(anabolic, catabolic, physico-chemical)
Section B - 40 marks
(Attempt all questions from this section)
Question 3
(i) Define Fertilisation. [1]
(ii) State two advantages of cross pollination. [2]
(iii) State any two functions of Red Cross Society. [2]
(iv) Mention the position of cotyledons during epigeal germination. Give an example of a [2]
seed showing epigeal germination.
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(v) Observe the diagram and answer the following questions: [3]
(a) Identify the type of flower based on the presence of reproductive parts.
(b) State a function of the part marked 2.
(c) Label the part marked 3.
Question 4
(i) Define Composting. [1]
(ii) State two characteristics of Wind-pollinated flowers. [2]
(iii) Write the technical terms for each of the following: [2]
(a) Collar bone
(b) Shoulder blade
(iv) Distinguish between the following based on the criteria given in the bracket: [2]
(a) Aerobic respiration and Anaerobic respiration in plants (energy liberated)
(b) Striated and Unstriated muscles (location)
(v) Study the following figure and answer the following questions:
[3]
(a) Which type of joint is shown in the above figure?
(b) Identify the part marked as 1.
(c) State the function of the lubricating fluid present in this joint.
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Question 5
(i) Identify the e-waste from the given examples: [1]
Mobile phone, wooden toys, roofing sheets, shells of groundnut
(ii) Name the two devices used to remove gaseous and particulate air pollutants. [2]
(iii) Seeds sown deep into the soil fail to germinate. Give reason. [2]
(iv) List any two major activities of World Health Organisation. [2]
(v) Study the diagram and answer the questions below: [3]
(a) Label the part marked B.
(b) State the function of C.
(c) Name the tissue concerned with storage of starch, fat and other organic food
material with respect to the above diagram.
Question 6
(i) Vertebral column is curved. Give reason. [1]
(ii) State two functions of the Micropyle. [2]
(iii) State the location and function of squamous epithelium. [2]
(iv) What happens to the following after fertilization? [2]
(a) Ovary (b) Ovules
(v) Observe the given picture and answer the following questions: [3]
(a) State the aim of the above experiment.
(b) What is the purpose of adding carbolic acid to Flask B?
(c) What will be the reaction of the gas evolved in Flask A to lime water?
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