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Science · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q16
Attempt either (a) or (b) :Observe the given diagram and answer the questions that follow :
(i)Give the name of the structure and type of reproduction shown in the above diagram.(ii)State one advantage and one disadvantage of the above mentioned method of reproduction.(iii)Give reason : Asexual reproduction lacks genetic variation.(iv)Why have higher organisms resorted to sexual reproduction in spite of its complexity ?Observe the given diagram and answer the questions that follow : (Protective wall)(i)Give the name and type of reproduction shown in the above diagram.(ii)Comment on the processes taking place in stage P.(iii)Name an organism which reproduces by the above mentioned method.(iv)Name the method that can be used to raise plants that have lost their capacity to produce seeds. List any two advantages of growing plants by such a method.
Attempt either (a) or (b) :
Observe the given diagram and answer the questions that follow :
(i)
Give the name of the structure and type of reproduction shown in the above diagram.
(ii)
State one advantage and one disadvantage of the above mentioned method of reproduction.
(iii)
Give reason : Asexual reproduction lacks genetic variation.
(iv)
Why have higher organisms resorted to sexual reproduction in spite of its complexity ?
Observe the given diagram and answer the questions that follow : (Protective wall)
(i)
Give the name and type of reproduction shown in the above diagram.
(ii)
Comment on the processes taking place in stage P.
(iii)
Name an organism which reproduces by the above mentioned method.
(iv)
Name the method that can be used to raise plants that have lost their capacity to produce seeds. List any two advantages of growing plants by such a method.
Marking-scheme solution
(a) (i)
Structure: Bryophyllum leaf
Type: Vegetative propagation / Asexual reproduction
(ii)
Advantage: Genetically identical plants, maintaining desirable traits of the parents. / Bear flowers and fruits
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