Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology Guess Paper 2027

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Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology — Guess Paper 2027
Time: 3 hours · Maximum marks: 70 · Practice paper
Section AQ1 ten MCQs (1 mark each) and Q2 eight very short answer questions (1 mark each)
Q1.
When food is translocated from phloem to pith, it is called _____ translocation. (a) radial (b) tangential (c) upward (d) downward
Why this question: Plant Water Relation → Radial and tangential translocation — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2026
1 mark
Q2.
Identify 'A' from the graph given below showing species area relationship : [species-area relationship graph]
diagram for Species-area relationship graph
Why this question: Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Issues → Species-area relationship graph — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2025
1 mark
Q3.
Rivet Popper Hypothesis explains (a) loss of biodiversity (b) biomagnification (c) species area relationship (d) significance of diversity
Why this question: Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Issues → Rivet Popper Hypothesis — appeared 2× Board 2023Board 2024
1 mark
Q4.
[figure of population growth curve] Choose the correct name of phases A, B and C in the given figure : (a) Stationary, Log, Lag (b) Log, Lag, Stationary (c) Log, Stationary, Lag (d) Lag, Log, Stationary
diagram for Phases of population growth curve
Why this question: Organisms and Populations → Phases of population growth curve — appeared 2× Board 2023Board 2024
1 mark
Q5.
The microorganism used for production of beverages like wine, whisky, etc. is _____. (a) Streptomyces venezuelae (b) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (c) Aspergillus niger (d) Streptomyces griseus
Why this question: Biotechnology → Microorganism for beverage production — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q6.
Which of the following is NOT a Day Neutral Plant (DNP)? (a) Cucumber (b) Tomato (c) Cotton (d) Tobacco
Why this question: Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition → Identify non day-neutral plant — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q7.
Flavr savr tomato is genetically modified variety for improving _____. (a) shelf life (b) disease resistance (c) iron content (d) yield
Why this question: Biotechnology → Flavr Savr tomato purpose — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q8.
A petridish containing nutrient medium shows tremendous increase in number of bacteria in short time. It is _____ growth. (a) slow (b) exponential (c) logistic (d) linear
Why this question: Organisms and Populations → Exponential growth scenario — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q9.
Weight loss, increased BMR and protruding eyeballs are the characteristics of _______. (a) Cretinism (b) Exopthalmic goitre (c) Myxodema (d) Simple goitre
Why this question: Control and Coordination → Exophthalmic goitre from symptoms — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q10.
Charas and ganja are different products obtained from ______. (a) Papaver somniferum (b) Erythroxylum coca (c) Atropa belladonna (d) Cannabis sativa
Why this question: Human Health and Diseases → Source of charas and ganja — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q11.
Name the causative agent of typhoid.
Why this question: Human Health and Diseases → Typhoid - causative agent and details — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2026
1 mark
Q12.
How many meiotic divisions are required to produce 80 male gametes in Angiosperms?
Why this question: Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants → Meiotic divisions calculation — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2026
1 mark
Q13.
Name the process in which swelling of hydrophilic colloids occur due to adsorption of water.
Why this question: Plant Water Relation → Imbibition — appeared 2× Board 2023Board 2025
1 mark
Q14.
What are Long Day Plants (LDP)?
Why this question: Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition → Define long day plants — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q15.
Which part of human brain is responsible for maintaining body balance?
Why this question: Control and Coordination → Cerebellum maintains body balance — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q16.
What is the approximate volume of blood pumped out during one cardiac cycle in adult human?
Why this question: Respiration and Circulation → Blood volume per cardiac cycle — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q17.
Name the milk secreted by mammary gland soon after parturition.
Why this question: Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals → Colostrum — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Q18.
Give the function of Leydig's cells.
Why this question: Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals → Function of Leydig's cells — appeared 1× Board 2026
1 mark
Section BShort answer questions, 2 marks each (attempt any 8 of 12)
Q19.
Differentiate between Inspiration and Expiration with respect to position of diaphragm and working of intercostal muscles.
Why this question: Respiration and Circulation → Inspiration vs expiration — appeared 3× Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026
2 marks
Q20.
Complete the chart showing human proteins produced by DNA technology to treat human diseases and re-write. Disorders/diseases | Recombinant Proteins: ? | Erythropoietin; Asthma | ?; ? | Tissue plasminogen activator; Emphysema | ?
Why this question: Biotechnology → Recombinant human proteins used to treat diseases — appeared 3× Board 2023Board 2025Board 2026
2 marks
Q21.
Draw a neat diagram of structure of root hair showing vacuole, mitochondria and nucleus.
Why this question: Plant Water Relation → Root hair structure diagram — appeared 3× Board 2023Board 2025Board 2026
2 marks
Q22.
Give the skeletal features of Homo erectus.
Why this question: Origin and Evolution of Life → Skeletal features of Homo erectus — appeared 2× Board 2026
2 marks
Q23.
Sketch and label the Graafian follicle showing theca externa, antrum and corona radiata.
Why this question: Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals → Graafian follicle diagram — appeared 2× Board 2025Board 2026
2 marks
Q24.
Identify A, B, C and D from the following table regarding respiratory system : Organism/Habitat/Respiratory organ - A(Terrestrial, Tracheal tubes and spiracles), Scorpions(Terrestrial, B), Sponges(C, Plasma membrane), Turtles(Underwater, D).
Why this question: Respiration and Circulation → Respiratory organs/surfaces of organisms — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2026
2 marks
Q25.
Arrange the following steps of DNA fingerprinting in correct sequence : (a) Gel electrophoresis (b) Isolation of DNA (c) Southern blotting (d) Restriction digestion
Why this question: Biotechnology → Steps of DNA fingerprinting/profiling — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2026
2 marks
Q26.
Mention any four factors affecting water absorption.
Why this question: Plant Water Relation → Factors affecting water absorption — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2026
2 marks
Section CShort answer questions, 3 marks each (attempt any 8 of 12)
Q27.
Explain leaching, humification and mineralization as the steps of decomposition process.
Why this question: Ecosystems and Energy Flow → Steps of decomposition — appeared 3× Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026
3 marks
Q28.
Write the name and position of any three valves in human heart.
Why this question: Respiration and Circulation → Valves of the human heart — appeared 2× Board 2025Board 2026
3 marks
Q29.
Define : (a) Siphonogamy (b) Parthenocarpy (c) Polyembryony
Why this question: Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants → Define reproduction terms (apomixis, polyembryony, parthenocarpy) — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2026
3 marks
Q30.
Write any three characters each of Archaeopteryx showing Reptilian and Avian features.
Why this question: Origin and Evolution of Life → Archaeopteryx as connecting link — appeared 2× Board 2023Board 2026
3 marks
Q31.
(a) Give the composition of biogas. (b) Enlist the benefits of biogas.
Why this question: Enhancement in Food Production → Composition and benefits of biogas — appeared 2× Board 2023Board 2026
3 marks
Q32.
Mention any six symptoms of disorder caused by trisomy of 21st chromosome.
Why this question: Inheritance and Variation → Down syndrome (trisomy 21) — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2025
3 marks
Q33.
Give the different steps involved in formation of m-RNA from hn-RNA.
Why this question: Molecular Basis of Inheritance → Processing of hnRNA to mRNA — appeared 2× Board 2024Board 2025
3 marks
Q34.
(a) Following are the diagrams of entry of pollen tube into ovule. Identify the type A and B. [diagrams of pollen tube entry into ovule] (b) Give any four points of significance of double fertilization.
diagram for Significance of double fertilisation
Why this question: Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants → Significance of double fertilisation — appeared 2× Board 2023Board 2024
3 marks
Section DLong answer questions, 4 marks each (attempt any 3 of 5)
Q35.
(a) Write a note on Holandric genes. (b) Complete the following table: A / B: (i) Monosomy - (1) ___ (ii) ___ - (2) 2n-2 (iii) Trisomy - (3) ___ (iv) ___ - (4) 2n+2
Why this question: Inheritance and Variation → Holandric genes and aneuploidy table — appeared 1× Board 2026
4 marks
Q36.
Explain nuclear and helobial type of endosperm with suitable examples.
Why this question: Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants → Endosperm and its types — appeared 2× Board 2025Board 2026
4 marks
Q37.
With the help of labelled diagram describe the structure of human sperm.
Why this question: Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals → Structure of human sperm — appeared 2× Board 2025Board 2026
4 marks
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