CBSE Class 12 Biology Set 2 (57/5/2) Question Paper 2020

Q: How many questions are there in the CBSE Class 12 Biology 2020 Set 2 (57/5/2) question paper?

The paper has 27 questions in five sections (A to E) for 70 marks: 5 MCQs of 1 mark, 7 questions of 2 marks, 12 questions of 3 marks (9 in Section C and 3 in Section D) and 3 long answer questions of 5 marks. All questions are compulsory.

Q: How much time do you get for the CBSE Class 12 Biology 2020 paper?

The paper is of 3 hours (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM). The question paper is handed out at 10:15 AM, and you get 15 minutes to read it before writing starts at 10:30 AM.

CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2020 (Set 2 - 57/5/2) details are given here. CBSE conducted the Class 12 Biology examination on March 14, 2020, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

The Biology theory paper is of 70 marks and the time allowed is 3 hours.

The 57/5/2 theory paper consists of 27 questions divided into five sections:

Section A contains 5 Multiple Choice Questions of 1 mark each,
Section B contains 7 Short Answer type-I Questions of 2 marks each,
Section C contains 9 Short Answer type-II Questions of 3 marks each,
Section D contains 3 Short Answer type-III Questions of 3 marks each,
Section E contains 3 Long Answer Questions of 5 marks each.

All questions are compulsory. There is no overall choice, but an internal choice is given in 2 questions of 1 mark, 1 question of 2 marks, 2 questions of 3 marks and 3 questions of 5 marks.

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CBSE Class 12 Biology 2020 Set 2 (57/5/2) Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Section	Questions	Question Type	Marks Each	Total Marks
A	Q1 - Q5	Multiple Choice	1	5
B	Q6 - Q12	Short Answer type-I	2	14
C	Q13 - Q21	Short Answer type-II	3	27
D	Q22 - Q24	Short Answer type-III	3	9
E	Q25 - Q27	Long Answer	5	15
Total	27 questions			70

CBSE Class 12 Biology 2020 Set 2 (57/5/2) Question Paper FAQs

Ques. How many questions are there in the CBSE Class 12 Biology 2020 Set 2 (57/5/2) question paper?

Ans. The paper has 27 questions in five sections (A to E) for 70 marks: 5 MCQs of 1 mark, 7 questions of 2 marks, 12 questions of 3 marks (9 in Section C and 3 in Section D) and 3 long answer questions of 5 marks. All questions are compulsory.

Ques. Is there any internal choice in the CBSE Class 12 Biology 2020 paper?

Ans. There is no overall choice, but an internal choice is provided in 2 questions of 1 mark, 1 question of 2 marks, 2 questions of 3 marks and all 3 questions of 5 marks. You have to attempt only one of the choices in such questions.

Ques. Are diagrams required in the CBSE Class 12 Biology 2020 paper?

Ans. Wherever necessary, yes. The general instructions say that the diagram drawn should be neat, proportionate and properly labelled, and that answers should be brief and to the point.

Ques. How much time do you get for the CBSE Class 12 Biology 2020 paper?

Ans. The paper is of 3 hours (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM). The question paper is handed out at 10:15 AM, and you get 15 minutes to read it before writing starts at 10:30 AM.

Ques. What does the Q.P. code 57/5/2 mean?

Ans. 57/5/2 is the Q.P. code printed on the question paper: 57 is the number CBSE uses for the Biology paper. CBSE issued 15 such codes for the Biology exam held on March 14, 2020, all with the same 70-mark pattern.

Ques. Where can I get the official CBSE Class 12 Biology 2020 question paper?

Ans. The official question papers are published on the CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, under the previous year question papers section.

CBSE CLASS XII Questions

1.
Differentiate between active and passive immunity. Write any three differences.

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2.
Explain Gause’s 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' and provide a suitable ecological example that demonstrates this principle in nature.

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3.
Explain the different organizational levels of biodiversity at the genetic, species, and ecological levels, providing a suitable example for each category.

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Name the phenomenon that leads to situations like ‘XO’ abnormality in humans. Also name this genetic disorder. How are individuals with an XO chromosomal abnormality affected ? Write its symptoms as well as karyotype.

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5.
(I) Write the scientific names of the two species of filarial worms causing filariasis.
(II) How do they affect the body of infected persons ?
(III) How does the disease spread ?

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6.
How does a chromosomal disorder differ from a Mendelian disorder ? Write one example for each.

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CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2020 (Set 2 - 57/5/2)

CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2020 (Set 2 - 57/5/2) with Solution PDF

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CBSE CLASS XII Questions

1.
Differentiate between active and passive immunity. Write any three differences.

2.
Explain Gause’s 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' and provide a suitable ecological example that demonstrates this principle in nature.

3.
Explain the different organizational levels of biodiversity at the genetic, species, and ecological levels, providing a suitable example for each category.

4.
Name the phenomenon that leads to situations like ‘XO’ abnormality in humans. Also name this genetic disorder. How are individuals with an XO chromosomal abnormality affected ? Write its symptoms as well as karyotype.

5.
(I) Write the scientific names of the two species of filarial worms causing filariasis.
(II) How do they affect the body of infected persons ?
(III) How does the disease spread ?

6.
How does a chromosomal disorder differ from a Mendelian disorder ? Write one example for each.

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CBSE Class 12 Biology Question Paper 2020 (Set 2 - 57/5/2) with Solution PDF

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CBSE CLASS XII Questions

1.Differentiate between active and passive immunity. Write any three differences.

2.Explain Gause’s 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' and provide a suitable ecological example that demonstrates this principle in nature.

3.Explain the different organizational levels of biodiversity at the genetic, species, and ecological levels, providing a suitable example for each category.

4.Name the phenomenon that leads to situations like ‘XO’ abnormality in humans. Also name this genetic disorder. How are individuals with an XO chromosomal abnormality affected ? Write its symptoms as well as karyotype.

5.(I) Write the scientific names of the two species of filarial worms causing filariasis. (II) How do they affect the body of infected persons ? (III) How does the disease spread ?

6.How does a chromosomal disorder differ from a Mendelian disorder ? Write one example for each.

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1.
Differentiate between active and passive immunity. Write any three differences.

2.
Explain Gause’s 'Competitive Exclusion Principle' and provide a suitable ecological example that demonstrates this principle in nature.

3.
Explain the different organizational levels of biodiversity at the genetic, species, and ecological levels, providing a suitable example for each category.

4.
Name the phenomenon that leads to situations like ‘XO’ abnormality in humans. Also name this genetic disorder. How are individuals with an XO chromosomal abnormality affected ? Write its symptoms as well as karyotype.

5.
(I) Write the scientific names of the two species of filarial worms causing filariasis.
(II) How do they affect the body of infected persons ?
(III) How does the disease spread ?

6.
How does a chromosomal disorder differ from a Mendelian disorder ? Write one example for each.