Class 12 Biology Biotechnology and its Applications Revision Questions
Revision Questions for Class 12 Biology Biotechnology and its Applications. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Practice set
Q1MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology
B. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
C. Gene therapy idea
D. Bt cotton
Answer
D. Bt cotton
Explanation
Bt cotton. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q2MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Humulin
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
D. RNA interference
Answer
A. Humulin
Explanation
Humulin. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q3MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Ethical issues and biopiracy
B. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
C. Write three points from Biotechnology and its Applications in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
D. Gene therapy idea
Answer
D. Gene therapy idea
Explanation
Gene therapy idea. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q4MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology
B. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
C. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
D. RNA interference
Answer
D. RNA interference
Explanation
RNA interference. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q5MCQ1 markModerateRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Biotechnology and its Applications
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
D. Ethical issues and biopiracy
Answer
D. Ethical issues and biopiracy
Explanation
Ethical issues and biopiracy. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q6MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Write three points from Biotechnology and its Applications in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
B. RNA interference
C. Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology
D. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Answer
C. Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology
Explanation
Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q7MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Textbook first in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
B. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
C. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
D. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
Answer
C. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
Explanation
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q8MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Keywords in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
B. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
D. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Biotechnology and its Applications
Answer
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
Explanation
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q9MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Examples in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. This idea is not part of the NCERT chapter
B. Write three points from Biotechnology and its Applications in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
C. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
D. Bt cotton
Answer
C. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
Explanation
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q10MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Diagrams in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
B. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
D. Humulin
Answer
C. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Explanation
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q11MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Revision in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Biotechnology and its Applications
B. Write three points from Biotechnology and its Applications in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
C. Gene therapy idea
D. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
Answer
B. Write three points from Biotechnology and its Applications in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
Explanation
Write three points from Biotechnology and its Applications in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q12MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Accuracy in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Bt cotton
B. This idea is not part of the NCERT chapter
C. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
D. RNA interference
Answer
C. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names
Explanation
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q13MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Practice in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Humulin
B. Ethical issues and biopiracy
C. The textbook says the opposite of this statement
D. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Biotechnology and its Applications
Answer
D. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Biotechnology and its Applications
Explanation
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Biotechnology and its Applications. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q14MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. Bt cotton
C. This happens only in a laboratory and never in daily life
D. RNA interference
Answer
B. Bt cotton
Explanation
Bt cotton. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q15MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Ethical issues and biopiracy
B. Humulin
C. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
D. Bt cotton
Answer
B. Humulin
Explanation
Humulin. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q16MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter
B. Gene therapy idea
C. Humulin
D. Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology
Answer
B. Gene therapy idea
Explanation
Gene therapy idea. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q17MCQ1 markEasyRevision pick
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. RNA interference
B. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
C. Gene therapy idea
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
A. RNA interference
Explanation
RNA interference. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q18MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Ethical issues and biopiracy
B. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers
C. RNA interference
D. Write three points from Biotechnology and its Applications in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start
Answer
A. Ethical issues and biopiracy
Explanation
Ethical issues and biopiracy. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q19MCQ1 markEasy
Choose the correct statement related to Biotechnology and its Applications in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Ethical issues and biopiracy
B. Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology
C. Humulin
D. This topic is only for college
Answer
B. Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology
Explanation
Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q20MCQ1 markModerate
Choose the correct statement related to Textbook first in the chapter Biotechnology and its Applications.
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
B. Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology
C. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Biotechnology and its Applications
D. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures
Answer
A. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions
Explanation
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. The other options mix ideas from nearby topics or reverse the textbook fact.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q211 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Keywords.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q221 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Examples.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q231 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Diagrams.
Answer
If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q241 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Revision.
Answer
Write three points from Biotechnology and its Applications in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q251 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Accuracy.
Answer
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q261 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Practice.
Answer
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Biotechnology and its Applications.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q271 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
Bt cotton.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q281 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
Humulin.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q291 Mark1 markEasy
Define or state: Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
Gene therapy idea.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q301 Mark1 markModerate
Define or state: Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
RNA interference.
Explanation
A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q312 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Biotechnology and its Applications as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. Ethical issues and biopiracy.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q322 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Biotechnology and its Applications as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. Biotechnology and its Applications is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 12 Biology.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q332 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Textbook first as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q342 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Keywords as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q352 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Examples as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q362 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Diagrams as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q372 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Revision as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. Write three points from Biotechnology and its Applications in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q382 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Accuracy as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q392 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Practice as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Biotechnology and its Applications.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q402 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Biotechnology and its Applications as used in Biotechnology and its Applications.
Answer
1. Bt cotton.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 12 · Subject: Biology · Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
FAQs
Are these official CBSE board questions?
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Will these questions appear in the board exam?
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
Is the chapter list the latest NCERT list?
Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.
How should I use the 100 questions?
Try the question first, then tap Show answer. Mix MCQs with long answers. Revise formulas and diagrams from the textbook alongside this set.
Where are NCERT solutions?
Open the NCERT-style practice link on this subject or chapter. For word-for-word textbook exercise answers, use the NCERT book itself; we do not copy solution keys from other websites.
What is the suggested URL pattern?
Hub /cbse/, then /cbse/class-12/, then subject and chapter slugs.
Why is this a separate URL?
So students searching for “Revision Questions” land on a filtered set, while the chapter page remains the full 100-question bank. Same facts, different search intent.
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