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Test / Exam Name: Ch 7 Standard: 12th Science Subject: Biology

Q1. The main barrier that prevents the entry of micro-organisms into our body is: 1 Mark
1. Antibodies.
2. Macrophages.
3. Monocytes.
4. Skin.
A Antibodies. B Macrophages. C Monocytes. D Skin.
Q2. Which of the following sexually transmitted disease is not caused by a virus? 1 Mark
A Genital herpes B Gonorrhoea C Genital warts D Hepatitis-B
Q3. Opioids act as: 1 Mark
A Depressants. B Pain killers. C Euphoria providers. D Stimulants.
Q4. AIDS virus contains or Human immuno deficiency (HIV) virus has protein coat and genetic material which is: 1 Mark
A Single stranded RNA with protein. B Double stranded RNA.
C Single stranded DNA with protein. D Double stranded DNA.
Q5. The term ‘humulin’ is used for: 1 Mark
A Human insulin. B Powerful antibiotic. C Isoenzyme. D Hydrolytic enzyme.
Q6. Anti venom against snake poison contains. 1 Mark
A Antigen-antibody complexes. B Antigens.
C Antibodies. D Enzymes.
Q7. Carcinoma refers to: 1 Mark
A Malignant tumours of the colon. B Benign tumours of the connective tissue.
C Malignant tumours of the connective tissue. D Malignant tumours of the skin or mucous membrane.
Q8. Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to immunity ? 1 Mark
A The antibodies against small pox pathogen are produced B Antibodies are protein molecules each of which has four
by T-lymphocytes. light chains.
C Rejection of a kidney graft is the function of B- D Preformed antibodies need to be injected to treat the bite
lymphocytes. by a viper snake.
Q9. Reason of lung cancer is: 1 Mark
A Coal mining. B Calcium fluoride. C Cement factory. D Bauxite mining.
Q10. The term active immunity means: 1 Mark
A Resistance developed after disease. B Resistance developed before disease.
C Resistance rate of heart beat. D Increasing quantity of blood.
Q11. Haemozoin is: 1 Mark
A A precursor of hemoglobin. B A toxin from Streptococcus.
C A toxin from Plasmodium species. D A toxin from Haemophilus species.
Q12. HIV infection can be detected through: 1 Mark
A Electron microscopy B Endoscopy C ELISA test D Litnotrophy
Q13. The organisms which cause diseases in plants and animals are called: 1 Mark
A Vectors. B Pathogens. C Insects. D Worms.
Q14. Wuchereria bancrofti is transmitted by: 1 Mark
A Sandfly B Tsetse fly C Anopheles mosquito D Culex
Q15. Which of the following, stimulates the heart? 1 Mark
A Mescaline B Epinephrine C LSD D Hashish
Q16. Which one of the following makes use of RNA as a template to synthesize DNA? 1 Mark
A Reverse transcriptase B DNA dependent RNA polymerase
C DNA polymerase D RNA polymerase
Q17. Which of the following symptoms indicate radiation sickness? 1 Mark
A Red and ulcerated skin. B Nausea and anaemia.
C Nausea and loss of hair. D Ulcerated skin, nausea and loss of hair.
Q18. Which of the following are infectious diseases: 1 Mark
A Chickenpox, tuberculosis B Dengue. Down syndrome
C Chikungunya, cleft palate D Cancer, tuberculosis
Q19. The genes causing cancer are: 1 Mark
A Regulatory genes. B Expressor genes. C Oncogenes. D Structural genes.
Q20. Which one of the following is correct match? 1 Mark
A Reserpine - Tranquiliser. B Cocaine - Opiatic narcotic.
C Morphine - Hallucinogenic. D Bhang - Analgesic.
Q21. Who has developed the concept of phagocytosis in immunity? 1 Mark
A T.H. Huxley B Strasburger C Ernst Haeckel D E. Metchnikoff
Q22. ................. in the life cycle of Wuchereria bancrofti causes infection in humans: 1 Mark
A Microfilaria B 1st stage larva C 2nd stage larva D 3rd stage larva
Q23. An ovoviviparous parasite is: 1 Mark
A Taenia B Wuchereria C Ascaris D Plasmodium
Q24. In AIDS, which kind of tumour is common? 1 Mark
A Lymphoma B Sarcoma C Adenocarcinoma D Carcinoma
Q25. Which one is not a symptoms of malaria? 1 Mark
A High fever B Vomiting C Diarrhoea D Headache
Q26. A person showing unpredictable moods, outbursts of emotion, quarrelsome behaviour and conflicts with others is suffering 1 Mark
from:
A Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). B Mood disorders.
C Schizophrenia. D Addictive disorders.
Q27. Salmonella is related with: 1 Mark
A Typhoid. B Polio. C TB. D Tetanus.
Q28. One of the following is not the causal organism for ringworm. 1 Mark
A Macrosporum. B Epidermophyton. C Trichophyton. D Microsporum.
Q29. In an alcohol addict: 1 Mark
A The blood sugar level is low. B The blood sugar level is high.
C The blood sugar level is normal. D The sugar absorption is impaired.
Q30. A non-specific immunity is: 1 Mark
A Passive immunity B Active immunity C Auto immunity D Innate immunity
Q31. Tobacco consumption is known to stimulate secretion of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. The component causing this could be: 1 Mark
A Nicotine. B Tannic acid. C Curaimin. D Catechin.
Q32. Many diseases can be diagnosed by observing the symptoms in the patient. Which group of symptoms are indicative of 1 Mark
pneumonia?
A Difficulty in respiration, fever, chills, cough, headache. B Constipation, abdominal pain, cramps, blood clots.
C Nasal congestion and discharge, cough, sore throat, D High fever, weakness, stomach pain, loss of appetite and
headache. constipation.
Q33. Which is not a technique for prevention of malaria? 1 Mark
A Use of mosquito net and repellents. B Use of insecticide
C Well cooked food D None of these
Q34. Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to AIDS? 1 Mark
A The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T-lymphocytes B The HIV can be transmitted through eating food together
thus, reducing their numbers. with an infected person.
C Drug addicts are least susceptible to HIV infection. D AIDS patients are being fully cured cent percent with
proper care and nutrition.
Q35. Leukaemia is a cancer caused due to: 1 Mark
A Excessive production of WBCs B Excessive production of RBCs
C Excessive production of platelets D All of the above
Q36. ____________prepares our immune system to fight against the microbe. 1 Mark
 A Vaccine B Blood C Lymph D Cerebral fluid
Q37. The cells of immune response are produced in: 1 Mark
A Liver B Spleen C Bone marrow D Lymph nodes
Q38. ................... is as important as nutrition and exercise for a healthy lifestyle. 1 Mark
A Adequate sleep B Insufficient sleep C Continuous work D Eating fried food
Q39. Infection of Ascaris usually occurs by: 1 Mark
A Eating imperfectly cooked pork. B Tse-tse fly.
C Mosquito bite. D Drinking water containing eggs of Ascaris.
Q40. Hemp fibres are obtained from: 1 Mark
A Corchorus B Cannabis sativa C Linum D Hibiscus
Q41. A disease-free person may not be a _______ person. 1 Mark
A Healthy B Unhealthy C Weak D Unstable
Q42. HIV has a protein coat and a genetic material as: 1 Mark
A ss-RNA B ds-RNA C ds-DNA D ss-DNA
Q43. Hybridoma cells are: 1 Mark
A Product of spore formation in bacteria. B Hybrid cells resulting from myeloma cells.
C Nervous cells of frog. D Only cells having oncogenes.
Q44. Which disease in children is caused by intensive use of nitrate fertiliser? 1 Mark
A Jaundice B Methemoglobinemia C Mumps D Septicemia
Q45. ELISA is used to detect viruses where the key reagent is: 1 Mark
A DNA probe. B RNAase. C Alkaline phosphatase. D Catalase.
Q46. When an apparently healthy person is diagnosed as unhealthy by a psychiatrist, the reason could be that: 1 Mark
A The patient was not efficient at his work. B The patient was not economically prosperous.
C The patient shows behavioural and social maladjustment. D He does not take interest in sports.
Q47. Which of the following is the most accurate definition of infection? 1 Mark
A The presence of microorganism in a particular location. B The disruption of normal host functions by
microorganisms.
C The survival and reproduction of microorganisms in a host. D The appearance of symptoms in a host, caused by
microorganisms.
Q48. Bhang, Ganja, and Hashish (Charas) are obtained from: 1 Mark
A Rauwolfia B Calotropis C Cannabis sativa D Withania
Q49. Cancer cells are more easily damaged by radiation than normal cells because they are: 1 Mark
A Undergoing rapid division B Different in structure
C Non-dividing D Starved of mutation
Q50. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? 1 Mark
A Glossina palpalis - Sleeping sickness. B Culex pipiens - Filariasis.
C Aedes aegypti - Yellow fever. D Anopheles culicifacies - Leishmaniasis.
Q51. Passive immunity was discovered by: 1 Mark
A Edward Jenner. B Emil von Behring. C Robert Koch. D Louis Pasteur.
Q52. Filarial larva can be collected from man's: 1 Mark
A Smears of intestinal contents B Peripheral blood
C Smears of spleen D Biopsy of liver
Q53. Personal hygiene includes ________. 1 Mark
A Bathing B Brushing of teeth C Cutting of hair D Both A and B
Q54. Amoebiasis is caused by: 1 Mark
A Plasmodium vivax. B Entamoeba gingival is. C Trypanosoma Gambians. D Entamoeba histolytica.
Q55. Hypersensitivity to an allergen is associated with: 1 Mark
A Aberrant functioning of the immune mechanism. B Increase in ambient temperature.
C Age of the individual. D Food habits.
Q56. Identify the site where Wuchereria bancrofti is normally found on human body. 1 Mark
A Lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs. B Muscles of the legs.
C Blood vessels of the thigh region. D Skin between the fingers.
Q57. Diseases are broadly grouped into infectious and non-infectious diseases. In the list given below, identify the infectious diseases. 1 Mark
1. Cancer.
2. Influenza.
3. Allergy.
4. Smallpox.
A ii and iv B iii and iv C ii and iii D i and ii
Q58. Opiate narcotic is: 1 Mark
A Bhang. B Charas. C Heroin. D Nicotine.
Q59. Which one of the following is primary lymphoid organ? 1 Mark
A Lymph nodels. B Thymus. C Tonsils. D Spleen.
Q60. Vector for kala azar is: 1 Mark
A Sandfly. B Bedbug. C Louse. D Housefly.
Q61. ______ is an example of a stimulant. 1 Mark
A Amphetamine. B Lorazepam. C Oxazepam. D Phencyclidine.
Q62. .............. is responsible for Cutaneous larva migrans. 1 Mark
A Ancyclostoma braziliense B Ascaris lumbricoides
C Dracunculus D All of the above
Q63. Which one spreads filaria? 1 Mark
A Housefly B Bed bug C Mosquito D Flea
Q64. The following are the steps involved in the life cycle of the malarial parasite. 1 Mark
1. Mosquito bites and injects sporozoites.
2. Mosquitoes take up gametocyctes during blood sucking.
3. Sporozoites reach liver through blood, divide and go to blood.
4. Sporozoites migrate to the salivary gland of mosquito.
5. Parasites reproduce in RBCs, burst and infect new cells.
Arrange the above events in the order of their occurrence.
A A→E→B→D→A B A→B→C→ D→E C C→B→E→D→A D C→B→D→E→A
Q65. Certain infectious diseases do not occur for a second time because: 1 Mark
A Our immune system keeps a memory of the previous B After that we are given nutritious food.
exposure.
C We are not allowed to contact people suffering from it. D None of the above.
Q66. Which of the following is a communicable disease? 1 Mark
A Diabetes. B Hypertension. C Malaria. D Kwashiorkar.
Q67. Use of anti-histamines and steroids gives a quick relief from: 1 Mark
A Allergy B Nausea C Cough D Fever
Q68. Transplantation of tissues/organs to save certain patients often fails due to rejection of such tissues/ organs by the patient. 1 Mark
Which type of immune response is responsible for such rejections?
A Physiological immune response. B Humoral immune response.
C Auto-immune response. D Cell-mediated immune response.
Q69. Excessive consumption of alcoholic drinks causes damage to: 1 Mark
A Liver B Kidneys C Heart D Lungs
Q70. The term 'Health' is defined in many ways. The most accurate definition of the health would be: 1 Mark
A Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social B Health is the symbol of economic prosperity.
well-being.
C Health is the reflection of a smiling face. D Health is the state of body and mind in a balanced
condition.
Q71. Filaria germ is a kind of: 1 Mark
A Bacteria B Helminthes C Mosquito D Protozoa
Q72. In malignant tumors, the cells proliferate, grow rapidly and move to other parts of the body to form new tumors. This stage of 1 Mark
disease is called:
A Metagenesis. B Metastasis. C Teratogenesis. D Mitosis.
Q73. To which type of barriers under innate immunity, do the saliva in the mouth and the tears from the eyes, belong? 1 Mark
A Cytokine barriers. B Cellular barriers. C Physiological barriers. D Physical barriers.
Q74. Factors that influence the health of an individual can be: 1 Mark
A Lifestyle B Background C Economic condition D All of the above
Q75. Which of the following glands is large sized at birth but reducies in size with aging? 1 Mark
A Pineal. B Pituitary. C Thymus. D Thyroid.
Q76. Malignant malaria is caused by the which of the following species of Plasmodium? 1 Mark
A Vivax. B Malariae. C Ovale. D Falciparum.
Q77. Which one of the following is spread through sexual contact? 1 Mark
A Tuberculosis B Tetanus C Malaria D AIDS.
Q78. The cells affected in leukaemia are: 1 Mark
A Plasma cells. B Erythrocytes. C Leucocytes. D Thrombocytes.
Q79. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is a bovine disease. To which of the following human diseases it is related? 1 Mark
A Kala-azar. B Encephalitis.
C Cerebral spondylitis. D Creutzfeldt Jacob disease.
Q80. Antibodies present in colostrum which protect the new born from certain diseases is of: 1 Mark
A Ig G type. B Ig A type. C Ig D type. D Ig E type
Q81. Multi cellular organisms such as worms cause which disease. 1 Mark
A Measles B Elephantiasis C Typhoid D Hepatitis
Q82. Which one of the following conditions though harmful in itself, is also a potential saviour from a mosquito borne infectious 1 Mark
disease?
A Pernicious anaemia. B Leukemia. C Thalassaemia. D Sickle cell anaemia.
Q83. The term “antibiotic” was coined by: 1 Mark
A Selman Waksman. B Alexander Fleming. C Edward Jenner. D Louis Pasteur.
Q84. Scopolamine or "truth drug" of world war II was obtained from: 1 Mark
A Rauvolfia serpentina B Atropa belladonna C Digitalis purpurea D Papaver somniferum
Q85. 'Smack' is a drug obtained from the: 1 Mark
A Leaves of Cannabis sativa. B Latex of Papaver somniferum.
C Flowers of Dhatura. D Fruits of Erythroxyl coca.
Q86. Autoimmunity against the synovial membrane at joint is called as: 1 Mark
A Multiple sclerosis B I.D.D.M C Hashimoto's disease D Rheumatoid arthritis
Q87. A disease free individual generally means that he is: 1 Mark
A Healthy B Strong C Free from diseases D All of the above
Q88. Improper care of teeth can result in: 1 Mark
A Cavities B Tooth pain C Falling of teeth D All of the above
Q89. Retroviruses are implicated as a cause for cancer in humans because they: 1 Mark
A Carry gene for reverse transcriptase. B May carry cellular protooncogenes in their genome.
C May carry v-oncogenes in their genome. D Carry single stranded RNA as their genetic material.
Q90. Typhoid fever could be confirmed by: 1 Mark
A Widal test. B ELISA. C Western blot. D ECG.
Q91. Which of the following can make you ill, if you come in contact with an infected person? 1 Mark
A High blood pressure B Genetic abnormalities C Sneezing D Blood cancer
Q92. Which one of the following is attacked by HIV virus? 1 Mark
A Red-blood cell B White-blood cells C Liver cell D Long cell
Q93. Infectious diseases are caused by _______. 1 Mark
A Animals B Birds C Micro-organisms D All of the above
Q94. Which one of the following correctly matches a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) with its pathogen? 1 Mark
A AIDS - Bacillus anthracis. B Syphilis - Treponema pallidum.
C Urethritis - Entamoeba gingivalis. D Gonorrhoea - Leishmania donovani.
Q95. A person with sickle cell anemia is: 1 Mark
A Less prone to typhoid. B More prone to typhoid. C Less prone to malaria. D More prone to malaria.
Q96. Tabacco chewing results in: 1 Mark
A Mouth cancer B Lung cancer C Bone cancer D Leukaemia
Q97. The “blue baby syndrome” results from: 1 Mark
A Excess of chloride. B Methaemoglobin.
C Excess of dissolved oxygen. D Excess of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids).
Q98. Benzodiazepine is an: 1 Mark
A Antidepressant B Antipsychotic C Antianxiety drug D None of the above
Q99. Diacetyl morphine is commonly known as 1 Mark
A Cocaine B Hashish C Ganja D Heroin.
[Link] retrovirus has a special enzyme that: 1 Mark
A Transcribes viral RNA to DNA B Translates host DNA
C Polymerizes host DNA D Disintegrates host DNA
[Link] of the following is not a lymphoid tissue? 1 Mark
A Spleen. B Tonsils. C Appendix. D Thymus.
[Link] is the study of: 1 Mark
A Dead cells B Living cells C Callus D Cancer cells
[Link] is not a disease that can be .......... through the air or by insects. 1 Mark
A Circulated B Transferred C Transmitted D Conducted
[Link] of the following is not the causal organism for ringworm: 1 Mark
A Microsporum. B Trichophyton. C Epidermophyton. D Macrosporum.
[Link] substance produced by a cell in viral infection that can protect other cells from further infection is: 1 Mark
A Interferon. B Histamine. C Colostrum. D Serotonin.
[Link] is a viral disease and painful swelling of: 1 Mark
A Parotid glands. B Thyroid. C Thymus. D Sublingual glands.
[Link], when the dosage of a drug has to be increased to achieve the same 'kick' that initially occurred in response to a 1 Mark
smaller dose, this condition is known as ...
A Rebound effect B Tolerance C Withdrawal symptoms D Addiction
[Link] of the following glands is enlarged in malaria: 1 Mark
A Pancreas B Liver C Spleen D All of these
[Link] of the following are the reason(s) for Rheumatoid arthritis? Choose the correct option. 1 Mark
1. Lymphocytes become more active.
2. Body attacks self cells.
3. More antibodies are produced in the body.
4. The ability to differentiate pathogens or foreign molecules from self cells is lost.
A i and ii. B ii and iv. C iii and iv. D i and iii.
[Link] is transmitted by: 1 Mark
A Male anopheles B Male culex C Female anopheles D Female culex
[Link] cells can easily be destroyed by radiation due to: 1 Mark
A Rapid cell division. B Lack of nutrition. C Fast mutation. D Lack of oxygen.
[Link] which of the following disease, there is always a time lag between the infection and appearance of the symptoms of that 1 Mark
particular disease?
A AIDS. B Allergy. C Cancer. D Alcoholism.
[Link] from the cleanliness of one's own body __________also helps to improve personal health. 1 Mark
A Depression B Over-eating C Medicines D Physical exercise
[Link] exercise boosts mental wellness by relieving: 1 Mark
A Sleep. B Anxiety. C Blood pressure. D None of the above.
[Link] oil is used in: 1 Mark
A Tuberculosis B Typhoid C Ascariasis D Small pox
Q116.A sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of __________. 1 Mark
A Sleeping B Eating C Blood supply D Cardiovascular disease
[Link] organism that causes elephantiasis belongs to: 1 Mark
A Insecta B Protozoa C Nematoda D Coelenterata
[Link] in man is caused by ____________. 1 Mark
A Ancylostoma duodenale B Ascaris lumbricoides C Dracunculus medinensis D Wuchereria bancrofti
[Link] is rich in: 1 Mark
A IgG. B IgD. C IgM. D IgA.
[Link]-lived immunity acquired from mother to foetus across placenta or through mother's milk to the infant is categorised as: 1 Mark
A Active immunity B Passive immunity
C Cellular immunity D Innate non-specific immunity
[Link] is: 1 Mark
A Hallucinogenic. B Sedative. C Stimulant. D Tranquiliser.
[Link] disease chikungunya is transmitted by: 1 Mark
A Cockroach. B Female Anopheles. C House flies. D Aedes mosquitoes.
[Link] larva of Ascaris undergoes the migration in which of the following course: 1 Mark
A Alimentary canal, liver, intestine. B Alimentary canal, heart, lungs, trachea, intestine.
C Alimentary canal, heart, liver, lungs, trachea, mouth, D Alimentary canal, liver, heart, lungs, trachea, pharynx,
intestine. intestine.
[Link] sickle cell anemia and Huntington’s chorea are: 1 Mark
A Bacteria-related diseases. B Congenital disorders.
C Pollutant-induced disorders. D Virus-related diseases.
[Link] of the following is a matching pair of the vector and the disease? 1 Mark
A Culex - Filariasis B Housefly - Yellow fever C Body louse - Typhoid D Sandfly - Plague
[Link] of the following is monogenetic? 1 Mark
A Tapeworm B Ascaris C Fasciola D Hookworm
[Link] of following is a hallucinogen? 1 Mark
A Lysergic acid diethylamide B Psilocybin
C Mescaline D All of the above
[Link] people are at risk of getting a particular disease? 1 Mark
A Who never had vaccine. B Who didn't receive all doses of vaccine.
C Who travel to disease prevalent areas. D All of the above.
[Link] the correct statement with reference to Ascaris: 1 Mark
A Hatching of embryos takes place in the stomach due to B Adulthood is reached inside the body of the host in ten
lytic enzyme. days time.
C Development and moulting takes place in the alveoli of D Hatching of embryo takes places within ten hours.
lungs.
Q130................ is/are the characteristic/s of acquired immunity: 1 Mark
A Specificity of antigen. B Difference between self and non-self.
C Memory retention. D All of the above.
Q131......... helps to maintain your personal health. 1 Mark
A Working B Fasting C Healthy diet D All of the above
[Link] of marijuana leads to illusions and alters the thoughts, feelings and perceptions of a person. Marijuana is a: 1 Mark
A Narcotic B Stimulant C Hallucinogen D Sedative
[Link] is also called elephantiasis because: 1 Mark
A Body parts swell B It is caused by elephant
C It is caused by Ascaris D It is caused by Entamoeba
[Link] does not spread the disease while sexual contact transfers same: 1 Mark
A AIDS B Rabies C Common cold D Measles
[Link] healthy means: 1 Mark
A Free of infection by pathogen. B Tension free mental status.
C Living in polluted environment. D Both A and B.
[Link] is the larva of: 1 Mark
A Platyheminthes B Aschelminthes C Annelids D Arthropods
[Link] of the following disease is not transmitted through contaminated water? 1 Mark
A Typhoid. B Diphtheria. C Amoebiasis. D Hepatitis A.
[Link] structures in Ascaris are: 1 Mark
A Phasmids B Amphids C Papillae D All of the above
[Link] deficiency anaemia is a complication of which of the following parasitic infection? 1 Mark
A Roundworm B Threadworm C Hookworm D Whipworm
[Link] sporozoites that cause infection when a female Anopheles mosquito bites a human being are formed in: 1 Mark
A Liver of human. B RBCs of mosquito.
C Salivary glands of mosquito. D Intestine of human.
[Link] cell anaemia has not been eliminated from the African population because: 1 Mark
A It is controlled by recessive genes. B It is not a fatal disease.
C It provides immunity against malaria. D It is controlled by dominant genes.
[Link] asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to: 1 Mark
A Hot and humid environment. B Eating fruits preserved in tin containers.
C Inhalation of seasonal pollen. D Low temperature.
[Link] _______ is at its largest in children, but with the onset of puberty, it eventually shrinks and gets replaced by fat. 1 Mark
A Hypothalamus. B Thymus. C Parathyroid gland. D None of these.
[Link] immunity obtained after the body has recovered from a disease is: 1 Mark
A Active immunity B Passive immunity C Both A and B D Innate immunity
[Link] vascular disease is most common in smokers which can lead to: 1 Mark
A Gangrene B Thrombosis C Embolism D All of the above
[Link] is caused by: 1 Mark
A Poisons released by living bacterial cells into the host B Poisons released from dead bacterial cells into the host
tissue. tissue.
C Poisons released by virus into the host tissues. D Excessive immune response by the host’s body.
[Link] study of the action of drugs is known as: 1 Mark
A Pharmacognosy B Pharmacology
C Physiology D Pharmaceutical chemistry
[Link] pathogens of genera, Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermorphyton are responsible for: 1 Mark
A Botulism. B Conjunctivitis. C Ringworms. D Skin allergy.
[Link] fever is caused by: 1 Mark
A Giardia. B Salmonella. C Shigella. D Escherichia.
[Link] chemical test that is used for diagnosis of typhoid is: 1 Mark
A ELISA-Test. B ESR-Test. C PCR-Test. D Widal-Test.
[Link] these, the statement that is true with respect to HIV/AIDS is: 1 Mark
A The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T- lymphocytes B The HIV can be transmitted by sharing food with an
thus reducing their numbers. infected person.
C Drug addicts are least susceptible to HIV infection. D AIDS patients can be fully cured with proper care and
nutrition.
[Link] of these is most infectious disease? 1 Mark
A Hepatitis-B. B AIDS. C Cough and cold. D Malaria.
[Link] poisoning is caused by: 1 Mark
A Entamoeba histolytica. B Escherichia coli.
C Clostridium botulinum. D Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
[Link] stands for ____. 1 Mark
A Human Immunodeficiency Virus. B Human Immuno Virus.
C Human Immunosupportive Virus. D Human Inflammatory Virus.
[Link] cannot be transmitted by: 1 Mark
A Sexual contact B Hugs C Breast feeding D Blood transfusion
[Link] were discovered by: 1 Mark
A S.B. Prussiner B F.P. Rous
C A. Fleming D J.M. Bishop and H.E. Varmus
[Link] cause of death related to cigarette smoking is: 1 Mark
A Atherosclerosis B Myocardial infarction C Both A and B D None of the above
[Link] is a part of: 1 Mark
A Treatment of disease B Etiology C Prophylaxis D All of the above
Q159...................... can be prevented by using immunisation. 1 Mark
A Infectious diseases B Non infectious diseases
C Communicable diseases D Non communicable diseases
[Link] hydrochloride is: 1 Mark
A Heroin B Brown sugar C Methadone D Both A and B

[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: HIV infected person are prone to opportunistic diseases.
Reason: Immune system weakens during HIV infection.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: HIV infection can be avoided by use of condoms.
Reason: Condoms secrete anti-viral interferons.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Morphine is very effective and sedative.
Reason: It is very useful for the patients who have depression.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Artificiallyacquired passive immunity results when antibodies or lymphocytes produced outside the host are
introduced into a host.
Reason: A bone marrow transplant given to a patient with genetic immunodeficiency is an exampleof artificiallyacquired passive
immunity.
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 also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Brown sugar is morphine-derivative
Reason: Morphine is the principal opium alkaloid.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : SCID is the first genetic disorder to be combated with gene therapy.
Reason : SCID is a type of allergy.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Intake of potato chips and french fries may induce cancer development.
Reason: On heating, their carbohydrate changes into a carcinogenic chemical called acrylamide.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Organ transplantation patients are given immunosuppressive drugs.
Reason: Transplanted tissue has antigens which stimulate the specific immune response of the recipient.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Severe Acute Respiratory syndromes is common in China.
Reason: China is the most populated country of the world.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: There is no chance of malaria to a man on the bite of male Anopheles mosquito.
Reason: It carries a non-virulant strain of Plasmodium.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Paroxysms are regular and daily in Quotidian malaria.
Reason: Recurrence of fever is after 48 hours if the infection is caused byPlasmodium malariae.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : It is considered advantageous to give the polio vaccine orally.
Reason: The oral polio vaccine prevents reinfection by causing intestinal immunity.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Antiretroviral drugs are very effective in treatment against AIDS.
Reason: AIDS virus is a retrovirus with Ss DNA as genetic material
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Cancer patients are given chemotherapeutic treatments.
 Reason: Chemotherapeutic agents are used to destroy malignant cells.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Tranquillizers are used to treat schizophrenia.
Reason: Tranquillizers are antipsychosis drugs.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Interferons are a type of antibodies produced by body cells infected by bacteria.
Reason: Interferons stimulate inflammation at the site of injury.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Interferons are effective against viruses.
Reason: Proteins which can be synthesized only by genetic engineering are effective against viruses.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Chlamydiosis is most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease.
Reason: It can be easily differentiated from gonococcal urethritis.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : A cholera patient is given glucose, electrolytes, and water.
Reason: These plasmolyse the disease causing germs.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
 Assertion: T-lymphocytes mediate CMI response.
Reason: The above response makes it easy to transplant organs.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Severe Acute Respiratory syndromes is common in China.
Reason: China is the most populated country of the world.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: There is no chance of malaria to a man on the bite of male Anopheles mosquito.
Reason: It carries a non-virulant strain of Plasmodium.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Paroxysms are regular and daily in Quotidian malaria.
Reason: Recurrence of fever is after 48 hours if the infection is caused byPlasmodium malariae.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : It is considered advantageous to give the polio vaccine orally.
Reason: The oral polio vaccine prevents reinfection by causing intestinal immunity.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Antiretroviral drugs are very effective in treatment against AIDS.
Reason: AIDS virus is a retrovirus with Ss DNA as genetic material
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Cancer patients are given chemotherapeutic treatments.
Reason: Chemotherapeutic agents are used to destroy malignant cells.
 A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Tranquillizers are used to treat schizophrenia.
Reason: Tranquillizers are antipsychosis drugs.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Interferons are a type of antibodies produced by body cells infected by bacteria.
Reason: Interferons stimulate inflammation at the site of injury.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Interferons are effective against viruses.
Reason: Proteins which can be synthesized only by genetic engineering are effective against viruses.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Chlamydiosis is most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease.
Reason: It can be easily differentiated from gonococcal urethritis.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : A cholera patient is given glucose, electrolytes, and water.
Reason: These plasmolyse the disease causing germs.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. C Assertion is true, but reason is false.
D Both assertion and reason are false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: T-lymphocytes mediate CMI response.
 Reason: The above response makes it easy to transplant organs.
A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 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 B Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
of A. of A.
C A is true but R is false. C A is true but R is false.
D A is false and R is also false. D A is false and R is also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae are responsible for causing infectious disease in human
beings.
Reason: A healthy person acquires the infection by inhaling the droplets/aerosols released by an infected person.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Immunoglobutin functions as antibody.
Reason: Different inununoglobulins molecules have different antigen binding properties.
A Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Subsequent encounter with the same pathogen elicits a highly intensified anamnestic response.
Reason: This is based on the fact that our body appears to have memory of the first encounter.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Pork should be properly cooked to avoid Taenia infection.
Reason: It contains hexacanth and cysticeric larvae.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Rabies is an infection of mammals, it involves central nervous system which may result in paralysis and finally death.
Reason: This is caused by neurotropic bacteria in saliva of rabies animal.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: AIDS spreads more rapidly than hepatitis
Reason: HIV has shorter incubation period than that of HBV.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: AIDS is a disorder caused by HIV.
Reason: HIV is a virus that damages the immune system of its host.
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 also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Passive immunity is of short life span.
Reason: Passive immunization is promptly available.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Immunity means all capacity of human body to resist almost all types of organisms or toxins that tend to damage the
tissues and organs.
Reason: Spleen is the only organ involved in immunity.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Smack is a by-product of heroin synthesis.
Reason: Heroin is an opium alkaloid.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Histamine is related with allergic and inflammatory reactions.
Reason: Histamine is a vasodilator.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Inspite of exposure to large number of infectious agents, humans are resistive to diseases.
Reason: Humans are able to defend against most of the foreign agents due to the ability to fight disease- causing organisms.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Artificiallyacquired passive immunity results when antibodies or lymphocytes produced outside the host are
introduced into a host.
Reason: A bone marrow transplant given to a patient with genetic immunodeficiency is an example of artificially acquired
passive immunity.
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 also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Cornea is considered as an immunologically privileged site
Reason: A transplanted cornea is rarely rejected.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Mast cells in the human body release excessive amounts of inflammatory chemicals, which cause allergic reactions.
Reason: Allergens in the environment on reaching human body stimulate mast cells in certain individuals.
 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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: The antibodies separted from serum are homogenous.
Reason: Monoclonal antibodies are homogenous immunological reagents.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Plasmodium vivax is responsible for malaria.
Reason: Malaria is caused by polluted water.
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 also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : There is no chance of transmission of malaria to man on the bite of a male Anopheles mosquito.
Reason: It carries a non-virulent strain of Plasmodium.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion :Mucous membrane immobilises the micro-organisms in the body
Reason: Microorganisms and dust particles entering the respiratory tract are trapped in the mucus.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Allergy is an immunity disorder.
Reason: Allergy is confined to a person only.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.

C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Some diseases that attack in childhood do not attack again.
Reason: Memory cells plays an important role.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Interferons are a type of antiboides produced by body cells infected by bacteria.
Reason: These stimulate inflamm-ation at the site of injury.
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 also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Subsequent encounter with the same pathogen elicits a highly intensified anamnestic response.
 Reason: This is based on the fact that our body appears to have memory of the first encounter.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Epstein– Barr virus is an oncovirus.
Reason: It stimulates the growth of cancer.
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 also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Psychotropic drugs affect behaviour and mental activities
Reason: Tranquillizer, a psychotropic drug, decrease tension and anxiety.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.

C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Stool test is done to detect giardiasis.
Reason: Giardia is enteric flagellate protozoan.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: A person who has received a cut and is bleeding needs to be given anti-tetanus treatment.
Reason: Anti-tetanus injection provides immunity by producing antibodies for tetanus.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Mucus associated lymphoid tissues are specialised immune barriers located on skin.
Reason: These lymphoid tissues are located within tonsils, adenoids and peyer's patches.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Many visitors of hills suffer from skin and respiratory allergy problem.
Reason: Conifer trees produce a large quantitiy of wind-borne pollen grains.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Innate immunity is non-specific defence.
Reason:It consists of four types of barriers.
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 also false.
[Link] question two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
 Assertion : Inflammatory response is produced in the body after some infections.
Reason: This is one type of defence mechanism.
A Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Interferons are a type of'antibodies produced by body cells infected by bacteria
Reason: Interferons stimulate inflammation at the site of injury.
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 also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Dendritic cells originate in the bone marrow.
Reason: Dendritic cells are found in neuron.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] question two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Skin forms the first tine of defence.
Reason: It is a non-specific defence.
A Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Anti-AIDS vaccines are being developed in USA.
Reason: These vaccines may be used to control HIV infection in India.
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 also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Smoking causes oxygen deficiency in the body.
Reason: Carbon monoxide, when inhaled while smoking, combines with haemoglobin to form chemically stable compound.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: All immunoglobin molecules have a basic structure composed of four polypetide chains.
Reason: The polypeptide chains consists two identical heavy and light chain connected by disulphide bonds.
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 also false.
[Link] question, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion and the other labelled Reason. Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion : Proto-oncogenes are cellular genes required for normal growth.
Reason: Under normal conditions, they could lead to the oncogenic transformation of the cell.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion. correct explanation of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Both assertion and reason are false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
 Assertion: Cornea is considered as an immunologically privileged site.
Reason: A transplanted cornea is rarely rejected.
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 also false.
[Link] two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these 1 Mark
questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.
Assertion: Virus-infected cells secrete proteins known as interferons.
Reason: Interferons protect the non-infected cells from bacterial infection.
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 also false.
[Link] affect the digestive system. [True/ False] 1 Mark
[Link] is based on introducing a functional gene is place by a defective gene. 1 Mark
[Link] immunity is responsible for rejection of organ transplants. [True/ Falsel] 1 Mark
Q236.A-interferon activates the immune system and help to destroy the tumour cells. [True/ False] 1 Mark
[Link] the organisms (Pathogens) in Column I with the diseases they cause in Column II. 1 Mark
[Link]. Column I [Link]. Column II
a. Rhino virus 1. Ringworm.
b Plasmodium 2. Filariasis.
c Salmonella 3. Common cold.
d Trichophyton 4. Typhoid.
e Wuchereria 5. Malaria.
6. Amoebiasis

[Link] contains antibody IgA and provides passive immunity.[True/ False] 1 Mark
[Link], the alkaloid in tobacco causes the hallucinogenic effect.[True/ False] 1 Mark
[Link] the items in Column I with those in Column II. 1 Mark
[Link]. Column I [Link]. Column II
a. Physiological barrier 1. Interferons.
b. Cytokine barrier 2. Skin of the body.
c. Cellular barrier 3. Tear in the eyes.
d. Physical barrier 4. Antibodies in colostrum.
5. Polymorpho Nuclear leucocyte.

[Link] are the methods of cancer detection? Describe the common approaches for treatment of cancer. 6 Marks
[Link] the life style of people living in the urban areas with those of rural areas and briefly describe how the life style affects 6 Marks
their health.
[Link] following table shows certain diseases, their causative organisms and symptoms. Fill the gaps. 6 Marks
Name of the DiseaseCausative organism Symptoms
i. Ascariasis Ascaris ________
ii. ________ Trichophyton Appearance of dry, scaly lesions on various parts of the body.
[Link] ________ High fever, weakness, headache, stomach pain, constipation.
iv. Pneumonia Streptococcus pneumoniae________
v. ________ Rhino viruses Nasal congestion and discharge, sorethroat, cough, headache.
[Link] ________ Inflammation in lower limbs.

[Link] your locality, if a person is addicted to alcohol, what kind of behavioural changes do you observe in that person? Suggest 6 Marks
measures to over come the problem.
[Link] are recombinant DNA vaccines? Give two examples of such vaccines. Discuss their advantages. 6 Marks
[Link] do some adolescents start taking drugs. How can this be avoided? 6 Marks
Q247. 1. Where are B-cells and T-cells produced in the human body? How do they differ from each other? Mention any two 5 Marks
differences.
 2. Name any three classes of immunoglobulins in humans. Write one function of each.
Q248.A person in your colony has recently been diagnosed with AIDS. People/residents in the colony want him to leave the colony for 5 Marks
the fear a spread of AIDS.
1. Write your view on the situation, giving reasons.
2. List the possible preventive measures that you would suggest to the residents of your locality in a meeting organised by
you so that they understand the situation.
3. Write the symptoms and the causative agent of AIDS.
Q249.A child suffering from thalassemia is born to a normal couple. But the mother is being blamed by the family for delivering a sick 5 Marks
baby.
1. What is Thalassemia?
2. How would you counsel the family not to blame the mother for delivering a child suffering from this disease? Explain.
3. List the values your counselling can propagate in the families.
Q250.A time-bound vaccination programme is followed for the children in our country from their birth up to ten years of age. A graph 5 Marks
plotted below shows the effect of the vaccination followed by infection by the same pathogen, and the antibody concentration
in the blood of the child.
1. Explain why the administration of a vaccine causes an increase in the antibody concentration.
2. If the child is infected with the same pathogen almost four months later, the antibody concentration in his/ her blood
increases very fast. Explain why.
3. A table given below gives information about different types of immunity and how they are attained. Identify 'P', 'Q', 'R', 'S'
and ' T' in the table.
S. N Type of immuni Production of antibo Presence of memory c
Mode attained
o ty dies ells
1. Natural active Yes 'P' 'Q'
Across the placenta during pregnancy/breast f
2. Natural passive No 'R'
eeding
3. Acquired Active 'S' Yes Getting a vaccine during breast feeding
Acquired passiv
4. 'T' No Getting an injection of antibodies
e

Q251. 1. What is the chemical name of 'smack'? Why is the consumption of smack considered as an abuse? 5 Marks
2. Name the source plant and one effect of the following drugs on the human body:
1. Marijuana
2. Cocaine
3. Morphine
Q252. 1. Name the types of lymphoid organs lymph nodes and thymus are. Explain the role played by them in 5 Marks
causingimmune response.
2. Differentiate between innate immunity and acquired immunity.
Q253. 1. Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases of humans. Explain ‘Contact inhibition’ and ‘Metastasis’ with respect to the 5 Marks
disease.
2. Name the group of genes which have been identified in normal cells that could lead to cancer and how they do so?
3. Name any two techniques which are useful to detect cancers of internal organs.
4. Why are cancer patients often given α -interferon as part of the treatment?
Q254. 1. How do normal cells become cancerous? 5 Marks
2. Cancer can be treated successfully only if detected at an early stage. How do the following help in detecting cancer?
1. Biopsy.
2. Histopathology.
3. MRI.
3. Name any two methods that can possibly cure cancer.
Q255. 1. How does a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) replicate in a host? 5 Marks
2. How does an HIV-infected patient lose immunity?
3. List any two symptoms of this disease.
Q256. 1. Differentiate between active and passive immunity. 5 Marks
2. Comment on the role of vaccination and immunization in keeping human population healthy.
Q257. 1. State the cause and symptoms of colour-blindness in humans. 5 Marks
 2. Statistical data has shown that 8% of the human males are colour-blind whereas only 0.4% of females are colour-blind.
Explain giving reasons how is it so.
[Link], explain the principle, procedure and the role of ELISA. 5 Marks
Q259. 1. Why is haemophilia generally observed in human males? Explain the conditions under which a human female can be 5 Marks
haemophilic.
2. A pregnant human female was advised to undergo M.T.P. It was diagnosed by her doctor that the foetus she is carrying has
developed from a zygote formed by an XX-egg fertilised by Y-carrying sperm. Why was she advised to undergo M.T.P.?
[Link] you think that friends can influence one to take alcohol/ drugs? If yes, how may one protect himself/ herself from such an 5 Marks
influence?
[Link] reasons for the following: 5 Marks
1. Shivering in malaria.
2. Plasmodium is considered a digenetic parasite.
3. Dengue fever is also known as break bone fever.
4. Swelling of lower limbs in filariasis.
[Link] which way has the study of biology helped us to control infectious diseases? 5 Marks
[Link] three species of fungi that cause ringworm. Mention the symptoms of this disease? 5 Marks
[Link] in the blanks in the different column of the table given below: 5 Marks
Disease Casual organisms Medium of transfer Symptoms
Amoebiasis Entamoeba histolytica a Diarrhoea
Typhoid b Contaminated food Sustained high fever
c Plasmodium Bite of infected female Anopheles mosquito Chill and high fever
Pneumonia Steptococcus d Fever and cough

[Link] the role of lymphoids in the immune response. Explain the different types of lymphoid organs giving two examples of 5 Marks
each type in human.
Q266. 1. What is meant by addictive disorder? 5 Marks
2. Mention any two ways in which opiate narcotics affect human body.
3. Name any two opiate narcotics.
[Link] is the mechanism by which the AIDS virus causes deficiency of immune system of the infected person? 5 Marks
[Link] are the two groups of cells that work for specific immunity? Explain four unique features of specific immunity. 5 Marks
[Link] the harmful effects caused by alcohol/ drug abuse. 5 Marks
[Link] the process of replication of a retrovirus after it gains entry into human body. 5 Marks
[Link] the ill-effects of alcohol on different parts of a body of an individual. 5 Marks
[Link] the different ways of diagnosing cancer. 5 Marks
[Link] does the transmission of each of the following diseases take place? 5 Marks
1. Amoebiasis
2. Malaria
3. Ascariasis
4. Pneumonia
[Link] the factors which are necessary to maintain good health. 5 Marks
[Link] is innate immunity? How is it accomplished in a human body? 5 Marks
[Link] is Pulse Polio Programme of Government of India? What is OPV? Why is it that India is yet to eradicate Polio? 5 Marks
Q277. 1. Write the scientific names (binomials) of the causative organisms of pneumonia. 5 Marks
2. How does a healthy person acquire infection of this disease?
3. Mention the characteristic symptoms of the disease.
[Link] the different measures for control and prevention of drug/ alcohol abuse among adolescent. 5 Marks
[Link] are hallucinogens? Give two examples. Mention their clinical use, if 5 Marks
any.
Q280. 1. Name the respective forms in which the malarial parasite gains entry into 5 Marks
1. Human body and
2. Body of female Anopheles.
 2. Name the respective hosts and the sites in their body, where the sexual and asexual reproduction of malarial parasite
occur.
3. What is meant by:
1. Addiction
2. Dependence with reference to drugs/ alcohol?
[Link] and alcohol give short-term 'high' and long-term ‘damages’, Discuss. 5 Marks
[Link] and alcohol give short-term 'relief and long term 'damages'. Discuss. 5 Marks
[Link] the scientific name of the bacteria that causes pneumonia. What happens in this disease? What are its symptoms? 5 Marks
[Link] parasite ‘Plasmodium’ completes its life cycle in two hosts. Draw its complete life cycle and explain various stages it 5 Marks
follows throughout its life.
[Link] the different barrier of innate immunity. 5 Marks
[Link] the type of cells attacked by AIDS virus in the human body. Also, explain the events in sequence undertaken by virus to 5 Marks
increase its progeny.
[Link] your view what motivates youngsters to take to alcohol or drugs and how can this be avoided? 5 Marks
[Link] the different methods of treatment of cancer. 5 Marks
[Link] do some adolescents start taking drugs? How can the situation be avoided? 5 Marks
[Link] following are some well-known abbreviations, which have been used in this chapter. Expand each one to its full form: 5 Marks
1. MALT
2. CMI
3. AIDS
4. NACO
5. HIV
[Link] are the various public health measures, which you would suggest as safeguard against infectious diseases? 5 Marks
Q292. 1. Cancer is one of the most dreaded disease. Explain 'contact inhibition' and 'metastasis with respect to the disease. 5 Marks
2. Name the group of genes that have been identified in normal cells that could lead to cancer. How do these genes cause
cancer?
3. Name any two techniques that are useful in detecting cancers of internal organs.
4. Why are cancer patients often given a-interferon as part of the treatment?
[Link] any three differences between benign tumour and malignant tumour. 5 Marks
[Link] school’s athletic team along with the athletic teams from different schools reach the venue two days before the inter 4 Marks
district school athletic event was to be held. A day before the competition, a team of officials from an agency arrive and ask for
blood and urine samples from all the participating athletes.
1. Would you support or object to this sample collection? Provide explanation to your answer.
2. Write a note that you would like to read out to your team-mates to explain the purpose of this visit of these officials.
[Link] have a friend whose parents are too indulgent in his/her daily affairs. They think him/her to be still young which makes 4 Marks
him/her sad and is upset all the time. As he/she feels that the parents should give him/her opportunity to take independent
decision on some issues.
1. Would you support your friend and why?
2. Write the characteristics of this age group.
3. List two curative measures.
[Link] any three preventive measures to control microbial infections. 4 Marks
Q297.A youth in his twenties met with an accident and succumbed to the injuries. His parents agreed to donate his organs. So, their: 4 Marks
1. List any two essential clinical steps to be undertaken before any organ transplant.
2. Why is the transplant rejected sometimes?
3. What views would you share with your health club members to promote organ donation?
[Link] like dysentery, cholera, typhoid etc., are more common in over crowded human settlements. Why? 4 Marks
[Link] the given flow diagram, the replication of retrovirus in a host is shown. Observe and answer the following questions, 4 Marks
1. Fill in (1) and (2).
2. Why is the virus called retrovirus?
3. Can the infected cell survive while viruses are being replicated and released?
[Link] this key for Questions A-D Key: 4 Marks
1. thymus gland.
2. spleen.
3. lymph node.
4. red bone marrow.
1. Causes differentiation of T-cells.
2. Purifies lymph.
3. Contains red pulp and white pulp.
4. Formation of granular and a granular leukocytes.
[Link] and his friends emptied all the overhead tanks, which were not in use for last few months. Some people did not like this. 4 Marks
Rohan and his friends explained and convinced them about the hygienic benefits of their act.
1. What was the objective behind their act?
2. Explain in brief the stages of life cycle of a malarial parasite in human body.
3. Which pathogen is responsible for malaria?
4. What values did Rahul and his friends promote?
[Link] like LSD, barbiturates, amphetamines, etc., are used as medicines to help patients with mental illness. However, excessive 4 Marks
doses and abusive usage are harmful. Enumerate the major adverse effects of such drugs in humans.
[Link] harmful allele of sickle cell anemia has not been eliminated from human population. Such afflicted people derive some 4 Marks
other benefit. Discuss.
[Link] pressure plays a negative role in triggering smoking habits in adolescents. As a school captain, list any two activities you 4 Marks
would like to organise with the help of senior students of your school and any other two activities you would like your school
authorities to organise for the students to tackle this problem. Explain how these activities will help in doing so.
Q305.“Maintenance of personal and public hygiene is necessary for prevention and control of many infectious diseases”. Justify the 4 Marks
statement giving suitable examples.
[Link] is commonly observed that parents feel embarrassed to discuss freely with their adolescent children about sexuality and 4 Marks
reproduction. The result of this parental inhibition is that the children go astray sometimes.
1. Explain the reasons that you feel are behind such embarrassment amongst some parents to freely discuss such issues with
their growing children.
2. By taking one example of a local plant and animal, how would you help these parents to overcome such inhibitions about
reproduction and sexuality?
Q307.A bright student of class XI, under peer pressure started taking drugs. He started neglecting studies, misbehaving with parents 4 Marks
and friends in school. The principal of school counselled him, but it had no effect. His parents took him to a rehabilitation center.
After a few months, he came back recovered.
1. What is drug abuse?
2. Name some commonly abused drugs and their source.
3. What should be the attitude of his parents after his return?
4. What values did the principal reflect through his initiative?
[Link] schematically the life cycle of a malarial parasite. 4 Marks
[Link] any three major categories of cancer. Explain briefly each category giving one example. 3 Marks
Q310. 1. Write the specific symptoms of pneumonia and amoebiasis. 3 Marks
2. Mention their mode of spread in a population.
[Link] the type of human cell HIV attacks on its entry into the body. Explain the events that occur in the cell which further lead to 3 Marks
cause immunodeficiency syndrome.
Q312. 1. How does the human body respond when vaccine is introduced into it? 3 Marks
2. It is said that vaccinations are a must for a healthy society. Justify.
Q313. 1. List the four major causes of increasing population in our country that you would like to speak on to your fellow students. 3 Marks
2. Write any two steps that you would stress upon to control the population explosion.
[Link] is obsessive-compulsive disorder? How is it different from borderline personality disorder? What are the two most 3 Marks
common obsessions that affect adolescents?
Q315. 1. What precaution(s) would you recommend to a patient requiring repeated blood transfusion? 3 Marks
2. If the advise is not followed by the patient, there is an apprehension that the patient might contract a disease that would
destroy the immune system of his/her body. Explain with the help of schematic diagram only how the immune system
would get affected and destroyed.
[Link] types of antibodies are produced in our body by the B-lymphocytes in response to a pathogen that enters in our blood. 3 Marks
Name any two antibodies produced and draw a schematic representation of an antibody molecule and label its four parts.
[Link] a road accident four injured persons were brought to a nearby clinic. The doctor immediately injected them with 3 Marks
tetanus antitoxin.
1. What is tetanus antitoxin?
2. Why were the injured immediately injected with this antitoxin?
3. Name the kind of immunity this injection provided.
Q318. 1. Name and state the type of immunity that acts as a ‘biological shield’ to the developing foetus against many infections in 3 Marks
the mother’s womb.
2. A large proportion of infants remain free from potent infections at least three months after birth, or even longer if breast
fed. Explain, giving suitable reasons.
[Link] the name of the causal organism, symptoms and the mode of transmission of the disease Amoebiasis. 3 Marks
[Link] and at what stage does Plasmodium enter into a human body? 3 Marks
[Link] the help of a flow-chart only show the stages of asexual reproduction in the life-cycle of the parasite in the infected an.
[Link] does the victim show symptoms of high fever?