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Chapter : 11
Reproduction in Animals
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. This question paper consists of five sections: A, B, C, D, and E.
3. Marks for each question are indicated against it.
4. Answers must be based on the information provided in the chapter text.
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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS (8 Marks)
(i) Multiple Choice Questions (Answer all five) (5 × 1 = 5 Marks)
1. The period of life, marked by rapid changes leading towards sexual maturity, is known as:
a) Childhood
b) Adulthood
c) Puberty
d) Old age
2. Which of the following is NOT a secondary sexual characteristic in girls?
a) Development of breasts
b) Growth of pubic hair
c) Deepening of voice
d) Broadening of hips
3. The first menstrual flow that begins at puberty is termed as:
a) Menopause
b) Menarche
c) Ovulation
d) Menstruation
4. Which hormone controls the metamorphosis in frogs?
a) Adrenaline
b) Thyroxine
c) Insulin
d) Estrogen
5. The deficiency of which mineral in the diet causes goitre?
a) Calcium
b) Iron
c) Iodine
d) Phosphorus
(ii) Assertion-Reason Questions (3 x 1 = 3 Marks)
Directions: For the following questions, two statements are given- one labeled Assertion (A) and the
other labeled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c), and (d)
as given below:
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, but R is true.
6. Assertion (A): Adolescents should include chips and packed snacks in their daily diet for energy.
Reason (R): A balanced diet is crucial during adolescence because it is a period of rapid growth and
development.
7. Assertion (A): The sex of an unborn child is determined by the father.
Reason (R): A male gamete (sperm) can carry either an X or a Y chromosome, whereas the female gamete
(ovum) always carries an X chromosome.
8. Assertion (A): Acne and pimples are common among adolescents.
Reason (R): There is increased activity of sweat and sebaceous glands during puberty.
SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS I (3 × 2 = 6 Marks)
9. Define the term "Adam's Apple." In whom is it generally more visible?
10. Name the endocrine gland responsible for releasing growth hormones. What is the function of the
adrenal glands?
11. Differentiate between Menarche and Menopause.
SECTION C: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS II (3 × 3 = 9 Marks)
12. List any three changes that occur in the human body during puberty.
13. Explain the chromosomal difference between human males and females. How does this difference
determine the sex of a baby?
14. Why is personal hygiene particularly important for adolescents? Mention two practices essential for
maintaining good hygiene.
SECTION D: LONG ANSWER (2 × 5 = 10 Marks)
15. (a) What are hormones? Why are endocrine glands called "ductless glands"?
(b) Complete the table given below:
| Gland | Hormone Secreted | Function |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Pancreas | __________ | __________ |
| Thyroid | __________ | __________ |
16. Explain the reproductive phase in human females, detailing the events from the maturation of an ovum
to menstruation. What happens if fertilization occurs?
SECTION E: CASE STUDY BASED QUESTION (7 Marks)
17. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Rohan, a 14-year-old boy, noticed that his height had increased suddenly over the last year, and his voice
had started cracking. He also felt awkward because his hands and feet seemed disproportionately large
compared to the rest of his body. His grandmother told him not to worry, as these are normal signs of
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growing up. Meanwhile, his friend, who lived in a region with iodine-deficient water, noticed a swelling in
his neck region.
a) Which period of life is Rohan currently experiencing? (1 Mark)
b) Why is Rohan's voice cracking? (2 Marks)
c) Why do the limbs sometimes appear disproportionate during this phase? (2 Marks)
d) Identify the condition Rohan's friend might be suffering from and name the gland associated with it. (2
Marks)
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