Board Exam. (2002 to 2012) Questions & Answers2002Q. 1 The structure in which the testes are present in a man. Q. 2 Match the items in Column. I with those which are most appropriate in Column II. You must rewrite the matching pairs :

Column I Column IIOva (i) Diploid cell

(ii) Haploid cellQ. 3 The diagram given alongside is that of a developing human foetus in the womb. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow :(i) Name the parts 1 to 5 indicated by guidelines. (ii) What term is given to the period of development of the foetus in the womb ?(iii) How many days does the foetus take to be fully developed ? (iv) Mention two functions of the parts labelled 2 other than its endocrine function.(v) Name the hormone (any one) produced by the part labelled 2.(vi) What is the function of the part marked 3 ?2003Q.4. Give the technical term : The period of intrauterine development of the embryo. Q.5 Differentiate between structure of the sperm and the structure of the ovumQ.6 Given alongside is the outline of the cross section of the male reproductive system :(i) Copy the outline on to your answer sheet in pencil and label the following parts - testis, epididymis, seminal vesicles, vas deference. (ii) Name the hormone produced by the testis. (iii) Why are sperms produced in large numbers ?(iv) State the function of the seminal vesicles.2004Q.7. Name the following :

The canal through which the testes descend into the scrotum just before birth in a human male child.

Q.8. Given below is a certain biological statement which is incomplete and hence incorrect. Re-write the correct form of the statement by inserting a suitable word /words at the right place. Do not delete any word already given in the statement. Underline the inserted word / words.Incorrect : Fertilisation is the product or egg nucleus and sperm nucleus. Ans. Correct : Fertilization is the product of fusion of egg nucleus and sperm nucleus.Q. 9 Give one point of difference between the following pairs on the basis of what is indicated in brackets.Prostate gland and. Cowper's gland (the nature of secretion).Q.10 Given below is a set of terms. In each case, rewrite the terms in the correct order so as to be in logical sequence. One has been done for you.e.g. Urea in blood, glomerulus, distal convoluted tubule, collecting tubule, urine, Luteal phase, Follicular phase, Menstrual phase, Ovulatory phase.Q.11 Given aside is a diagrammatic representation of the ventral sectional view of the female reproductive system :

(i) Redraw the same on your answer sheet and then fill in and label the following parts :1. Right ovary. 2. Uterus, 3. Placenta, 4. Embryo, 5. Amnion. 6. Oviducal funnel.(ii) State the function of : 1. Placenta, 2. Amniotic fluid(iii) Using the symbol 'X' indicate the region in the diagram where fertilization occurs.(iv) Differentiate between identical twins and fraternal twins.

2005Q. 12 Give the exact location and one function of Amnion structure.Q. 13 Given below is a five sets of terms. Arrange and re-write the term so as to be in logical

sequence :Graafian follicle, Ostium(cilia), Ovum, Uterus, Fallopian tube.

Q.14 Give one point of difference between the following pairs on the basis of what is indicated in brackets :Implantation and gestation (definition)Q. 15 The diagram shown below is the lateral section of a testis of man. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow :

(i) Label the parts 1 to 4 of the diagram.*3 = lobules

(ii) State the functions of the parts labelled 1 and 2.

(iii) Draw a labelled diagram of sperm.

2006Q. 16 Give the exact location and one function of seminiferous tubules.Q. 17 Given below is a five group of terms. Arrange and rewrite the terms in the correct order so as to be in a logical sequence. An example has been done for you :

[e.g. Penis, testis, sperm duct, sperm, semen. Ans. Testis sperm sperm duct semen penis] Implantation, fertilization, ovulation, gestation.Q. 18 Given below is a group of terms. In this group the first pair indicates the type of relationship that exists between the terms. Rewrite and complete the second pair on a similar basis. An example is done for you.

E.g. : Lung : Respiration - Kidney : Excretion. Uterus : Implantation - Fallopian tube : _________

2007Q. 19 State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, write the correct statement by changing the incorrect word / words only.

Process of fusion of the sperm nucleus and the egg nucleus is termed implantation.Q. 20 In the box given below is a list of biological terms that can be used to complete

statements that follow. Select the appropriate terms from the box and re-write the complete statement. You may use a term only once.

Concave, Neuron, Lactic acid, Glucose, Animal waste, Gestation, Nerve, Ethyl alcohol. Nephron, Myopia, DDT, Pregnancy, ConvexThe period of complete development of the foetus till birth is termed _______________Q. 21 Given below is a set of items arranged in logical sequence, representing a process or a function. Of these, one term is incorrect. Identify the incorrect term and replace it with the correct term. One has been done for you as an example.E.g. Pollen grain Exine Staminal tube Male gametes Micropyle

Incorrect term - Staminal tube. Correct term - Pollen tube.Seminiferous tubule Sperm Sperm duct Accessory glands Semen Ureter.

Q. 22 Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow :

(i)Name the parts labelled 1 and 2. State the function of each part.

(ii)State any one function of the amniotic fluid. (iii)What is the role of the umbilical cord in the development of the foetus ?(iv)Name the part in the diagram which is endocrine in nature.

2008Q.23 Given below is a set of 5 terms. Without changing the first term, rearrange the remaining four, so as to be in logical sequence.

Seminiferous tubule, penis, urethra, epididymis, vas deferens. (Course of passage of sperms in man).

Q. 24 Given below is an example of a particular structure and its special functional activity. e.g. Glomerulus and Ultrafiltration. On a similar pattern complete the following :

(i) Corpus luteum and ____________(ii) Seminal vesicle and _______________

25 Give the technical / biological term for the following(i)Onset of menstruation in a young girl around the age of 13 years.(ii)The mucus membrane lining the uterus.

Q.26 Given below are diagrams showing different stages in the process of fertilization of an egg in the female reproductive tract :

(i) Use the alphabets given below each diagram to show the correct order in the process of fertilisation.(ii)Where in the female reproductive system does this process normally take place?(iii)What is the biological term for the product of fusion ?(iv)What is the chromosome number of (l) the egg = haploid (2) the fused product =diploid(v) Draw a neat labelled diagram of a mature human

sperm. Q. 27 Twins may or may not be identical. Account it briefly.

2009Q. 28 The diagram given below is that of a developing human foetus in the womb. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow : (i) Name the part labelled 1.(ii) Mention any two functions of the part labelled 2.(iii) Explain the role played by the part labelled 3.

(iv) What is the normal gestation period (in days) of the developing foetus ?

Q. 29 Given below is a statement or question followed by four choices. Select and rewrite the correct answer to the given statement from the four choices :

The onset of menstruation in the female is termed :( i ) Ovulation( i i ) Menarche( i i i ) Menopause( i v ) Parthenogenesis

2010Q. 30 Name the place where fertilization occurs in the female reproductive system. Q. 31 Given below is a set of five terms, rewrite the terms in logical sequence as directed at the end of each statement. One has been done for you as an example.

Example : Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase, Interphase. (sequential order of Karyokinesis)Answer : Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase. Vagina. Ovary, Uterus, Oviduct, Cervix, (pathway of egg after ovulation)

Q. 32 There is a set consisting of five terms given below. In this set there is a word which is an odd one. For this set write down the category of the group having identified the odd one out, as shown in the example:Example : (0) cell wall, vacuole, centrosome, plastids, mitochondria.

Cowper's gland, Urethral gland, Lachrymal gland, Seminal vesicles, Prostate gland.Q. 33 Choose the correct answer to the following statements out of the three choices given after each statement,The technical term for the fertilized egg is:1. Placenta 2. Zygote 3. Morula

Q. 34 Given below is the outline of the male reproductive system :(i) Name the parts labelled 1 to 5. (ii) State the functions of the parts labelled 1 and 4.(iii) Name the cells of part 5 that produce testosterone.(iv) Why is the structure 5 present outside the body in the scrotal sacs ?(v) What is semen ?

Q. 35 Give the biological /technical term for the following:(i) Cessation of menstruation in females.(ii) The period of complete intrauterine development of the embryo.(iii) Non identical twins produced by the fertilization of two eggs.(iv) Membrane that protects the foetus and secretes a protective fluid.

2 0 11Q. 36 Give the exact location of Amnion. Q. 37 State whether the following statement is True or False. If False rewrite the correct form of the statement by changing the first or last word only:Gestation is the process of fixing of the zygote to the uterine wall. Q. 38 The diagram below represents two reproductive cells A and B. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow :(i) Identify the reproductive cells A and B. (ii) Name the specific part of the reproductive system where the above cells are produced(iii) Where in the female reproductive system do these cells unite ?(iv) Name the main hormones secreted by the (1) ovary (2) testes.(v) Name an accessory gland found in the male reproductive system and state the function of its secretion.2012Q. 39 State the main function of seminiferous tubule.Q. 40 Give the exact location of the prostate gland.Q. 41 Given below is set of five terms. Rewrite the terms in logical sequence as directed at the end of the each statement. An example has been done for you :Example :Cortical cells, Root hair, Xylem, Soil water, Endodermis (absorption of water by the plants)Answer : Soil water, Root hair, Cortical cells, Endodermis, XylemImplantation, Parturition, Ovulation, Gestation, Fertilisation. (stages leading to formation of foetus and birth).Q. 42 Given below is set with four terms each. In each set a term is an odd one and cannot be grouped in the same category to which the other three belong. Identify the odd one in each set and name the category to which the remaining three belong. The first has been done for you as an example.

No Set Odd one CategoryEg: Cell wall, large vacuole, plastids,

centrosomeCentrosome Parts of plant cell

Ovary, Ureter, fallopian tube, uterus

Q.43 Give the biological / technical term for the phase in the menstrual cycle in which the remnant of follicle in the ovary turns to Corpus luteum.Q.44 Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions

(i) Name the part labelled A. Name any two hormones produced by the part labelled A.

(ii) What happens to the part labelled B -1.If fertilisation takes place ?2.If fertilisation does not take place ?

(iii) Where does fertilisation occur ?(iv) Draw a neat diagram of the human sperm as seen under high magnification and

label the following parts.1.Acrosome2.Mitochondria