Biology · Class 11 Science

Haryana Bseh Class 11 Biology — Real Previous-Year Papers

with complete answers

Real previous-year board papers, year by year — the official exam pattern, the full question paper, and every question solved the concept-first way. Distinct from the chapter-wise textbook bank.

2019–2026
Years of papers: 7
Total Papers: 7
Real Board Papers: 0
Sample papers: 254
Real-paper Q & A: 0
Sample-paper Q & A

Real board-paper questions available, by year

35 Q2026complete

35 Q2025complete

35 Q2024complete

34 Q2023complete

—2022Paper not available

47 Q2021complete

34 Q2020complete

34 Q2019complete

—2018Paper not available

2022 — Paper not available: The BSEH Class-11 exam was presumably held this year, but no verified question paper for this subject has been published by any source we check — the official bseh.org.in and the public past-paper archives — while sibling subjects from the same year ARE archived, so this looks like a real per-subject digitization gap rather than a missed exam. We publish only a paper we can verify against a real printed original — this one will appear here once it is.

2018 — Paper not available: The BSEH Class-11 exam was presumably held this year, but no verified question paper for this subject has been published by any source we check — the official bseh.org.in and the public past-paper archives — while sibling subjects from the same year ARE archived, so this looks like a real per-subject digitization gap rather than a missed exam. We publish only a paper we can verify against a real printed original — this one will appear here once it is.

Board of School Education Haryana (Senior Secondary Part-I / Class 11) 2026 · Set ANNUAL

Real board examination

This paper has 4 questions on a topic removed in CBSE’s 2023-24 syllabus update (each marked Not in syllabus). It’s kept for historical accuracy — the exam really asked it that year — but isn’t in the current syllabus and doesn’t count toward a concept’s importance. Switch to to focus on what’s still examinable.

About this paper

The real Class-12 board examination held in 2026. Every question below is solved the concept-first way. Sample papers are labelled honestly — never shown as a past exam.

Total marks: 70
Questions: 35
Duration: 180 min
Sections: 5

The marks / questions / duration above are the official exam pattern. We currently have 35 of this paper’s questions (100% of the full paper), with 35 fully solved. Questions we couldn’t yet extract or verify are held — never shown as complete.

Sections & marks

Section	Type	Questions	Marks each	Total
ASection A	compulsory	18	1	18
BSection B	compulsory	7	2	14
CSection C	compulsory	5	3	15
DSection D	compulsory	2	4	8
ESection E	compulsory	3	5	15
Total		35		70

The question paper

The questions we hold for this paper, laid out by section. Solutions are on the Answers tab.

Board Examination

Biology

Board of School Education Haryana (Senior Secondary Part-I / Class 11) 2026 · Set ANNUAL

Series/Set: ANNUALRoll No. ________

Time Allowed: 3 hoursMaximum Marks: 70

General Instructions

This question paper contains 35 questions divided into 5 sections — A, B, C, D, E.
Section A comprises 18 questions of 1 mark each (compulsory).
Section B comprises 7 questions of 2 marks each (compulsory).
Section C comprises 5 questions of 3 marks each (compulsory).
Section D comprises 2 questions of 4 marks each (compulsory).
Section E comprises 3 questions of 5 marks each (compulsory).

Above is the official exam pattern. The questions printed below are those we currently hold for this paper.

Section A

compulsory · 1 mark each · 18 of 18 shown

Q1.

Which of the following best represents hierarchical relationship in taxonomic classification?

(a) Genus → Family → Order
(b) Species → Order → Family
(c) Class → Order → Phylum
(d) Order → Phylum → Species

[1]

Q2.

The concept of species as a basic unit of classification is supported because species:

(a) Shows maximum diversity
(b) Shows interbreeding with fertile offspring
(c) Has widest distribution
(d) Includes many genera

[1]

Q3.

The epiblema in young root plays an important role mainly in:

(a) Storing food
(b) Water absorption through root hair
(c) Providing mechanical strength
(d) Secondary growth

[1]

Q4.

Cell is called the structural and functional unit of life because:

(a) All cells have nuclei.
(b) All functions of organisms arise from cellular activity.
(c) Cells are visible to naked eye.
(d) Cells divide only once.

[1]

Q5.

Cell wall is absent in animal cells because:

(a) Animals do not need protection.
(b) Animal cells require flexibility.
(c) Cell wall resists photosynthesis.
(d) Cell wall prevents ATP synthesis.

[1]

Q6.

The loss of water from leaves through stomata is called as:

(a) Photosynthesis
(b) Transpiration
(c) Respiration
(d) Absorption

[1]

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Q7.

Bile is produced by which organ? (a) Stomach (b) Liver (c) Pancreas (d) Gall bladder

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — This question tests the digestive system (bile/liver), which was part of the 'Digestion and Absorption' chapter. That ch

[1]

Q8.

Filtration of blood in the nephron takes place in: (a) Loop of Henle (b) Bowman's Capsule (c) Collecting Ducts (d) Distal Tubule

[1]

Q9.

The respiratory pigment in human blood is: (a) Myoglobin (b) Hemoglobin (c) Hemocyanin (d) Chlorophyll

[1]

Q10.

Name the group of algae in which food is stored in the form of floridean starch.

[1]

Q11.

Name the parenchyma tissue that contains large cavities and helps in buoyancy in hydrophytes.

[1]

Q12.

Name the cell organelle responsible for detoxification of harmful substances from liver cells.

[1]

Q13.

Main site of protein digestion is ______.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — This question tests the digestive system (site of protein digestion), part of the 'Digestion and Absorption' chapter tha

[1]

Q14.

The male reproductive part of a flower is called ______.

[1]

Q15.

______ is functional unit of human brain.

[1]

Q16.

Assertion (A): Oxygen diffuses from alveoli into the blood. Reason (R): Partial pressure of oxygen is higher in the alveoli than in the blood. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is correct explanation of Assertion (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not correct explanation of Assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

[1]

Q17.

Assertion (A): ADH increases reabsorption of water in kidneys. Reason (R): ADH decreases permeability in tubules. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is correct explanation of Assertion (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not correct explanation of Assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

[1]

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Q18.

Assertion (A): Insulin lowers blood glucose level after meal. Reason (R): Insulin stimulates the conversion of glucose into glycogen in liver and muscles. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is correct explanation of Assertion (A). (b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not correct explanation of Assertion (A). (c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

[1]

Section B

compulsory · 2 marks each · 7 of 7 shown

Q1.

Define taxonomy. Write major contribution of Linnaeus. **OR** Define taxon. Give two example of taxa at different hierarchical levels.

[2]

Q2.

Differentiate between monocotyledonous dicotyledonous roots.

[2]

Q3.

Write two functions of Endoplasmic reticulum.

[2]

Q4.

Explain the role of guard cells in opening and closing of stomata.

[2]

Q5.

Write name of two digestive enzymes their functions. **OR** What is Nephron? Write its main function.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — This question's primary version tests digestive enzymes, part of the 'Digestion and Absorption' chapter removed from the

[2]

Q6.

Write two differences between Arteries and Veins.

[2]

Q7.

Differentiate between Guttation and Transpiration.

⚠ This question is not in the current syllabus — Guttation and root-pressure-driven water loss were taught in the 'Transport in Plants' chapter, which has been removed f

[2]

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Section C

compulsory · 3 marks each · 5 of 5 shown

Q1.

Write three specific characteristics of phylum arthropoda.

[3]

Q2.

Write three types of permanent tissues in plants.

[3]

Q3.

Write clean and well labelled diagram of Mitochondrion and write its functions. **OR** What are nuclear pores? State their function.

[3]

Q4.

Write in detail the three main stages of photosynthesis.

[3]

Q5.

Write structure and function of human heart. **OR** Differentiate between striated and non-striated muscles.

[3]

Section D

compulsory · 4 marks each · 2 of 2 shown

Q1.

Explain with examples, the main features of Whittaker's 5 kingdom classification system. Also mention two limitations of this system. **OR** Write salient features of Monera. Compare Monera with Protista.

[4]

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Q2.

Explain the structure of dicot root with diagram. State two functions of stomata. **OR** Explain the anatomy of monocot stem with diagram. State the function of endodermis.

[4]

Section E

compulsory · 5 marks each · 3 of 3 shown

Q1.

Describe the structure and function of the plasma membrane using the fluid mosaic model. Explain the difference between active and passive transport.

[5]

Q2.

Explain the structure and types of carbohydrates. Describe monosaccharides and polysaccharides with examples.

[5]

Q3.

Explain the process of respiration in man with labelled diagram. Explain the role of haemoglobin in transport of gases. **OR** Explain the structure and function of the human excretory system. How is osmoregulation controlled by the kidneys?

[5]

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