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University Of Kerala
First Degree Programme in Zoology
Model Question Paper
Semester I
Course Code-ZO1141
Core Course I-Methodology and Perspectives of Science and Zoology
Time 3hours Maximum Weightage 30

Model Question List : http://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/in...semester-.html
Model Question Paper : http://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/im.../zoolmodel.pdf

Draw diagrams where ever necessary
I. Answer all questions
A. Fill in the blanks
1. A ------ consists of a group of interconnected statements or assumptions that gives a possible solution to a problem.
2. A --------------- experiment is one in which all conditions remain the same except one under study.
3. ------------- is an instrument to measure the pH of a solution.
4. The expansion of ICZN is…………….

B. Match the following
5. Electrophoresis a. smallest unit in classification
6. Microscope b. staining technique
7. Chi square c. magnifies images
8. Species d. statistical test
e. separation technique

C. Choose the correct answer
9. What is a theory ?
a. is a hypothesis b. hypothesis supported by extensive experiments
c. is a false assumption d. is a law

10. A simulation is
a. an actual experiment b. a model of an experiment
c. a measurement d. an experimental procedure

11. Which of the following is the definition of taxonomy ?
a. a category in classification b. classification of organisms based on characters
c. study of prokaryotes d. classification of animals based on structure

12. Histogram is
a. a map of Kerala b. a statistical representation of data
c. a measurement of weight d. study of tissues
D. State whether the statements are true or false

13. Data collection is a part of Experimentation in Science

14. Students ‘t’ test is a test for detection of abnormal constituents in urine

15. Taxa is a component in Linnaean classification

16. Experimental design is the design and analysis of experiments 0.25 x 16 = 4 weightage