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OFFICIAL SYLLABUS
Biology (Theory)
Unit I: Diversity in the Living World
i) diversity of organisms
ii) Classification of organisms (Five kingdom classification, major groups and principles of classification within each kingdom).
iii) Systematic and binomial system of nomenclature
iv) Salient features of animals (non-chordates up to phylum level and chordates up to class level) and plant (major group; angiosperms up to class) taxonomy, viruses, viroids, lichens Botanical gardens, herbaria, zoological parks and museums.
Unit II: Structural Organization in Animals and Plants
i) Tissue in animals and plants.
ii) Morphology, anatomy and function of different parts of flowering plants: root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit and seed.
iii) Morphology, anatomy and function of different systems of annelid (earthworm), an insect (cockroach) and an amphibian (frog).
Unit III: Cell: Structure and Function
i) Cell: Cell Principle; Prokaryotic and enkaryotic cells, cell walls, cell membranes and cell organelles (plastids, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies/dictosomes, ribosomes, lysosomes, vacuoles, centrioles) and nuclear organization.
ii) Meiosis division, meiosis division, cell cycle.
iii) Basic chemical constituents of organisms.
iv) Structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.
v) Enzymes: Types, Properties and Functions.
Unit IV: Plant Physiology
Water, food, movement of nutrients and gases, plant and water mineral nutrition, respiration, photosynthesis, growth and development of plants
Unit V: Human Physiology
i) Digestion and absorption.
ii) Breathing and respiration.
iii) Body fluids and circulation.
iv) Excretion products and elimination.
v) Movement and movement.
vi) Neural control and coordination, chemical coordination and regulation.
Practical
1 | Experimentation and spotting |
2 | Viva's record on a test project and project basis |
3 | Class records and viva based on experiments |
A. List of Experiments
1. Study and describe three locally available common flowering plants of each of the following families (Solanaceae, Fabaceae and Liliaceae) Root type (tap or adventitious), Stem (herbaceous/woody) Leaf arrangement/shape /venous/simple or compound).
2. Preparation and study of TS of dicot and monocot roots and stems (primary).
3. Study of osmosis by potato osmometer.
4. Study of plasmolysis in epidermal peels (eg rheo leaves).
5. Study of the distribution of stomata on upper and lower surface of leaves.
6. Comparative study of rates of transpiration in upper and lower surface of leaves.
7. Test for the presence of sugar, starch, protein and fat. To detect them in suitable plant and animal material.
8. Separate the colors of plants by means of paper chromatography.
9. To study the rate of respiration in flower buds and germinated seeds.
10. To study the effect of salivary amylase on starch.
11. To test the presence of urea, sugar, albumin and bile salts in urine.
B. Studying/observing (opening) the following
1. Study the parts of compound microscope.
2. Study of specimens and identification with causes- Bacteria, Oscillatoria, Spirogyra, Rhizopus, Mushroom, Yeast, Liverwort, Moss, Fern, Pine, One monocotyledon and one Dicotyledon and one lichen.
3. Study of specimens and identification with causes- Amoeba, Hydra, Liverfluke, Ascaris, Leech, Earthworm, Shrimp, Silkworm, Bee, Snail, Starfish, Shark, Rohu, Frog, Lizard, Pigeon and Rabbit.
4. Study of tissues and diversity in size and shape of plant and animal cells (e.g. palisade cells, guard cells, parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma, xylem, phloem, squamous epithelium, muscle fibers and mammalian cells) through temporary/permanent slides blood smear).
5. Study of mitosis in onion root tip cells and animal cells (grasshoppers) from permanent slides.
6. Study of various changes in root, stem and leaves.
7. Study and identify different types of inflorescences.
8. Study of permeation in seeds/raisins.
9. Observations and Comments on the Experimental Set-up:
a- aneurysm
B- phototropism
c- apical bud removal
d- Suction due to de-transpiration
10. To study the human skeleton and different types of joints.
11. Study of external morphology of earthworm, cockroach and frog through model/protected specimens.
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Paper Format
Paper Type - Theory + Practical
Paper Marks - Theory (70 Marks) + Practical (30 Marks)
Maximum Total marks - 70 + 30 = 100 Marks
Time duration - 3 hours (Only For Theory Exam)
Unit & their Weightage
S.No. | Unit | Total Weightage |
1. | Diversity of Living Organisms | 07 |
2. | Structural Organization in Plants and Animals | 12 |
3. | Cell: Structure and Function | 15 |
4. | Plant Physiology | 18 |
5. | Human Physiology | 18 |
Total | 70 |
Paper II: Practical
Evaluation Scheme | Marks |
Experiments and Spotting | 20 |
Record of one investigatory project and Viva based on the project | 05 |
Class record and Viva based on experiments | 05 |
Total | 30 |
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Conditions of eligibility for admission to class XI.
1. Candidates who have been studying in a School recognised by or affiliated to this Board or any other recognised Board of Secondary Education in India.
2. Candidates can not take admission directly in class XI.
3. Candidates had completed a regular course of study for class X and passed class X examination from a school affilicated to this Board.
4. The candidates percentage for attendance should be 75% so that the Board to make him/her eligible for the Examinations.
5. Candidate can be admitted to a school only on the transfer of the parents(s) or shifting of their families from one place to another, after procuring from the student the marksheet and the Transfer Certificate duly countersigned by the Educational Authorities of the Board concerned.
6. There is no age limit for candidates taking the Examination
7. Candidate should have doucments in support of his having passed the qualifying or equivalent qualifying examination.
TIME TABLE 2023
Date & Day | Subject | Time Duration |
Saturday 01 April 2023 | Biology | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Date & Day | Subject | Time Duration |
Thursday 16 March 2023 | Hindi, Agriculture Hindi (Only for Agriculture Part II) | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Geography, Geology | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Monday 20 March 2023 | Urdu, Punjabi, Physics, Accountancy Agronomy Paper I (Only for Agriculture Part I) agronomy Paper VI (Only for Agriculture Part II) | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Sociology | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Political Science Agricultural Botony Paper II (Only for Agriculture Part I) Agricultural Economics Paper VII (Only for Agriculture Part II) | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Friday 24 March 2023 | Drawing & Painting | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Mathematics | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Monday 27 March 2023 | Sanskrit, Agricultural Physics and Climatology Paper III (Only for Agricultural Part I) Agricultural Zoology Paper VIII (Only for Agriculture Part II) | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Psychology, Education, Chemistry | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Military Science, Computer Science | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Friday 31 March 2023 | Economics | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Saturday 01 April 2023 | Biology, Indian Music (Vocal), Indian Music (Mailodic Instrument), Indian Music (Purssion Instrument), Agricultural Engineering Paper IV (Only for Agriculture Part I) Agricultural Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper IX (Only for Agriculture Part II) | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Monday 03 April 2023 | English | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Wednesday 05 April 2023 | History Agricultural Mathematics and Preliminary Statistics Paper V (Only for Agriculture Part I) Agricultural Chemistry Paper X (Only for Agricultural Part II) | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
Thursday 06 April 2023 | Home Science, Business Study | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM (3 Hrs.) |
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Paper Analysis
1. There are in all 30 questions in this question paper.
2. Question no. 1 to 8 carry 1 marks each.
3. Question no. 9 to 18 carry 2 marks each.
4. Question no. 19 to 27 carry 3 marks each.
5. Question no. 28 to 30 carry 5 marks each.
And
There is no overall choice, However, internal choices have been provided in two questions of two marks each, three questions of three marks and all questions of 5 marks each. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.
Comment
1. The difficulty level of the Biology paper 2020: Easy.
2. The pattern of the Biology paper was similar to the latest Biology Sample Paper 2020.
3. All the questions in the paper were asked from the latest syllabus and based on NCERT textbooks
4. The average range of expected marks was 60+ (out of 70
1. There are total 30 questions in this question paper.
2. Question numbers 1 to 8 carry 1 mark each.
3. Question numbers 9 to 18 carry 2 marks each.
4. Question numbers 19 to 27 carry 3 marks each.
5. Question numbers 28 to 30 carry 5 marks each.
6. Question numbers 1 to 4 are multiple choice questions. In each of these questions, 4 options are given for the answer.
7. There is no overall choice, however, internal choice has been provided in two questions carrying two questions each, three questions of three marks each and all questions of 5 marks each.
8. You have to attempt only one option out of such questions.
9. Make neat labeled pictures as required.
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