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TAMIL NADU STATE BOARD CLASS 12 ZOOLOGY 2024

43 questions from this CLASS 12th Zoology paper. Log in as a CLASS 12th student to view solutions.

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Q1 mcq 1 mark
Colostrum is rich in :
  • A. Ig D
  • B. Ig E
  • C. Ig M
  • D. Ig A

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Q2 mcq 1 mark
Without altering water quality, __________ is/are an ideal disinfectant used in waste water treatment.
  • A. Boiling
  • B. U-V rays
  • C. Ozonisation
  • D. Chlorination

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Q3 mcq 1 mark
The ovary remains attached with pelvic wall and the uterus by an ovarian ligament, called :
  • A. myometrium
  • B. ovarian stroma
  • C. mesovarium
  • D. tunica albuginea

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Q4 mcq 1 mark
B cells are activated by :
  • A. Interferon
  • B. Complement
  • C. Antigen
  • D. Antibody

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Q5 mcq 1 mark
A mRNA molecule is produced by :
  • A. Duplication
  • B. Replication
  • C. Translation
  • D. Transcription

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Q6 mcq 1 mark
The average foetal heart beat rate is :
  • A. 120 - 160 beats/minute
  • B. 120 - 130 beats/minute
  • C. 130 - 150 beats/minute
  • D. 130 - 160 beats/minute

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Q7 mcq 1 mark
The wings of birds and butterflies is an example of :
  • A. Divergent evolution
  • B. Variation
  • C. Convergent evolution
  • D. Adaptive radiation

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Q8 mcq 1 mark
Modern man belongs to which period ?
  • A. Quaternary
  • B. Cambrian
  • C. Cretaceous
  • D. Silurian

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Q9 mcq 1 mark
The most common substrate used in distilleries for the production of ethanol :
  • A. Molasses
  • B. Soyameal
  • C. Cornmeal
  • D. Groundgram

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Q10 mcq 1 mark
GEAC stands for :
  • A. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
  • B. Genome Engineering Action Committee
  • C. Genetic and Environment Approval Committee
  • D. Ground Environment Action Committee

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Q11 mcq 1 mark
Match the pathogens with respective diseases caused by them and select the correct match using the codes given below : (A)Leishmania donavani (i)Amoebiasis (B)Wuchereria bancrofti (ii)Kala-azar (C)Trypanosoma gambiense (iii)Sleeping sickness (D)Entamoeba histolytica (iv)Filariasis
  • A. (A)-(iii), (B)-(i), (C)-(ii), (D)-(iv)
  • B. (A)-(ii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(iii), (D)-(i)
  • C. (A)-(i), (B)-(iv), (C)-(iii), (D)-(ii)
  • D. (A)-(ii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(i), (D)-(iii)

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Q12 mcq 1 mark
Which of the following is an r-species ?
  • A. rhinoceros
  • B. human
  • C. whale
  • D. insects

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Q13 mcq 1 mark
ABO blood group in man is controlled by :
  • A. Sex linked genes
  • B. Multiple alleles
  • C. Holandric genes
  • D. Lethal genes

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Q14 mcq 1 mark
The organization which collects, compiles and publishes the red list of threatened species :
  • A. IUCN
  • B. WWF
  • C. UNEP
  • D. ZSI

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Q15 mcq
In which mode of reproduction variations are seen ?
  • A. Sexual
  • B. Asexual
  • C. Parthenogenesis
  • D. Both (a) and (b)

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Q16 short answer
Differentiate between external and internal fertilizations.

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Q17 short answer
How is polyspermy avoided in humans ?

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Q18 short answer
Write the preventive measures of STDs.

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Q19 short answer
What are holandric genes ?

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Q20 short answer
Give reasons : Genetic code is universal.

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Q21 short answer
Define the term ‘Zymology’.

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Q22 short answer
What are the three levels of biodiversity ?

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Q23 short answer
What is Pedogenesis ?

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Q24 long answer
How will you get desired traits in animals by using modern biotechnology ? Give examples.

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Q25 short answer
What is parthenogenesis ? What are its types ?

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Q26 short answer
Mention the differences between spermiogenesis and spermatogenesis.

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Q27 short answer
What is amniocentesis ? Why do a statutory ban is imposed on this technique ?

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Q28 short answer
Who disproved Lamarck’s theory of Acquired characters ? How ?

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Q29 short answer
Why is opsonisation efficient in phagocytosis ?

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Q30 short answer
List the advantages of biogas plants in rural areas.

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Q31 short answer
What are the possible risks of GMOs ?

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Q32 short answer
Write the common withdrawal symptoms of drugs and alcohol abuse.

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Q33 short answer
Define ‘Bergmenn’s rule’.

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Q34 long answer
Explain the different kinds of syngamy in living organisms.

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Q35 long answer
Write the differences between active and passive immunity.

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Q36 long answer
Explain the applications of DNA fingerprinting techniques.

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Q37 long answer
Mention the main objections to Darwinism.

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Q38 long answer
What are the various essential properties of water ?

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Q39 long answer
List the various menstrual disorders.

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Q40 long answer
What is Microbial Fuel Cell ? Explain.

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Q41 long answer
Explain how recombinant insulin can be produced.

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Q42 long answer
Explain the methods of disposal of radioactive wastes.

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Q43 long answer
List out the various causes for biodiversity losses.

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