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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 BOTANY 2023

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Q1 mcq
Match the following : (1)Exonuclease (i)add or remove phosphate (2)Endonuclease (ii)binding the DNA fragments (3)Alkaline Phosphatase (iii)cut the DNA at terminus (4)Ligase (iv)cut the DNA at middle
  • A. (1)-(i), (2)-(iii), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iv)
  • B. (1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)
  • C. (1)-(iii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii)
  • D. (1)-(iii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(ii), (4)-(i)

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Q2 mcq
The phenotypic ratio of complementary genes :
  • A. 9 : 7
  • B. 9 : 3 : 3 : 1
  • C. 9 : 3 : 4
  • D. 9 : 6 : 1

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Q3 mcq
‘‘ The Father of Indian Green Revolution’’ is :
  • A. Dr. M.O. Parthasarathy
  • B. Dr. Verghese Kurien
  • C. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
  • D. Dr. M.S. Sabarinathan

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Q4 mcq
Which one of the following is the first cell of female gametophyte ?
  • A. Microspore
  • B. Primary endosperm Nucleus
  • C. Nucleus
  • D. Functional megaspore

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Q5 mcq
Depletion of __________ gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancer.
  • A. Nitrous oxide
  • B. Ammonia
  • C. Ozone
  • D. Methane

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Q6 mcq
In soil, water available for plants is :
  • A. Capillary water
  • B. Gravitational water
  • C. Hygroscopic water
  • D. Chemically bound water

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Q7 mcq
Groundnut is native of __________.
  • A. North America
  • B. Philippines
  • C. Brazil
  • D. India

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Q8 mcq
Tamarindus indica is indigenous to :
  • A. South America, Greece
  • B. Tropical African region
  • C. India alone
  • D. South India, Sri Lanka

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Q9 mcq
Solidifying agent used in plant tissue culture is :
  • A. EDTA
  • B. Nicotinic acid
  • C. Agar
  • D. Cobaltous chloride

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Q11 mcq
Which one of the following represents the flow of genetic information ?
  • A. RNA → Protein → DNA
  • B. DNA → RNA → Protein
  • C. Protein → RNA → DNA
  • D. RNA → DNA → Protein

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Q12 mcq
“Gametes are never hybrid”. This is a statement of :
  • A. Law of Segregation
  • B. Law of Dominance
  • C. Law of Random Fertilization
  • D. Law of Independent Assortment

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Q13 mcq
Initiation Codon is :
  • A. UAG
  • B. UUU
  • C. AUG
  • D. UGA

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Q14 mcq
Ruminate endosperm is found in :
  • A. Vallisneria
  • B. Cocos
  • C. Arachis
  • D. Areca catechu

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Q15 mcq
Pedogenesis refers to :
  • A. Population
  • B. Fossils
  • C. Water
  • D. Soil

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Q16 short answer 2 marks
What is Cantharophily ?

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Q17 short answer 2 marks
Give the names of the scientists who rediscovered Mendelism.

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Q18 short answer 2 marks
What is intragenic gene interaction ? Classify gene interaction.

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Q19 short answer 2 marks
What is gene mapping ?

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Q20 short answer 2 marks
Draw the structure of pBR 322.

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Q21 short answer 2 marks
What is Somatic Hybridization ?

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Q22 short answer 2 marks
What is seed ball ?

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Q23 short answer 2 marks
Write a note on green manuring.

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Q24 short answer 2 marks
Which of the two phenomena are considered as inherent capacities of living plant cell ?

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Q25 short answer 3 marks
Differentiate Grafting and Layering.

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Q26 short answer 3 marks
Draw diagram of different types of aneuploidy.

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Q27 short answer 3 marks
What is meant by Capping and Tailing ?

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Q28 short answer 3 marks
Write the benefits and risks of Genetically modified food.

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Q29 short answer 3 marks
What are the objectives of afforestation ?

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Q30 short answer 3 marks
What is Ecological Hierarchy ? Name the levels of Ecological hierarchy.

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Q31 short answer 3 marks
How are microbial innoculants used to increase the soil fertility ?

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Q32 short answer 3 marks
Pyramid of energy is always upright. Give reasons.

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Q33 short answer 3 marks
Differentiate Embryoids and Artificial Seeds.

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Q33 long answer 5 marks
Draw the structure of ovule and label it.

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Q34 long answer 5 marks
Write the significance of plant succession.

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Q35 long answer 5 marks
Bring out the inheritance of chloroplast gene with example.

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Q36 long answer 5 marks
Describe RNA Editing in plants.

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Q37 long answer 5 marks
Mention the applications of Bio-Technology.

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Q38 long answer 5 marks
Explain the steps involved in Protoplast Culture.

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Q39 long answer 5 marks
Suggest a solution to water crisis and explain its advantages.

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Q40 long answer 5 marks
Explain different types of Hydrophytes with examples.

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Q41 long answer 5 marks
List out the new breeding techniques involved in developing new traits in plant breeding.

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Q42 long answer 5 marks
Write the economic importance of Rice and Teak.

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