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Key Facts: CHSE Odisha Elective Biotechnology Exam

Group-B 4th elective

Biotechnology may be opted as 4th elective only under science_2016 scheme

CHSE Odisha Science Courses of Studies (science_2016)

70+30 (Y1)

Class XI theory unit total 70 marks plus Practical 30

CHSE science_2016 Biotechnology Class XI course structure

40+30 (Y2 theory)

Class XII Protein & Gene Manipulation 40 + Cell Culture & Genetic Manipulation 30

CHSE science_2016 Biotechnology Class XII

Year-2 Council

AHSE paper that counts toward the final pass certificate

CHSE Odisha scheme of studies

In AHSE fee

No separate elective marketplace fee; included in session exam fee

CHSE Odisha AHSE fee structure via colleges

CHSE Odisha Elective Biotechnology is a +2 Science Group-B 4th elective (100 marks/year; Y1 70 theory+30 practical unit split; Y2 protein/gene 40 + culture culture 30). This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation covering topics from science_2016—not a pure official-format simulation.

Sample CHSE Odisha Elective Biotechnology Practice Questions

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1According to the CHSE +2 Biotechnology overview unit, biotechnology is best described as:
A.The use of living systems and organisms to develop products and processes for human use
B.Only the chemical synthesis of plastics from petroleum
C.Only astronomy-based mapping of stars
D.Only pure theoretical mathematics without applications
Explanation: Biotechnology applies biological systems, cells, and biomolecules to make useful products and processes—central to the syllabus overview of production strategies and applications.
2Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in biotechnology primarily ensure:
A.Consistent production quality and control of manufacturing conditions for product safety
B.That only one scientist ever enters a laboratory
C.That patents are never filed
D.That fermentation vessels are never cleaned
Explanation: GMP are quality systems ensuring products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards—paired in the syllabus with product safety and QC.
3Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) mainly concern:
A.Standardised planning, performance, monitoring, recording, and reporting of non-clinical laboratory studies
B.Only marketing slogans for biotech companies
C.Only classroom seating arrangements
D.Only stock-market listing rules
Explanation: GLP framework quality and integrity of laboratory study data—listed alongside GMP and QC in Unit I overview.
4Intellectual property protection for a novel recombinant therapeutic protein is most directly associated with:
A.Patents that grant time-limited exclusive rights in exchange for disclosure
B.A permanent ban on all scientific publication
C.Mandatory secrecy forever with no filing system
D.Only trademarks on laboratory furniture brands
Explanation: The overview unit lists intellectual property; patents are the main tool protecting inventive biotech products/processes for limited terms.
5A key public-perception issue for modern biotechnology is often:
A.Societal acceptance of GMOs, biosafety, and ethical use of genetic technologies
B.Whether gravity exists
C.Whether water freezes at 0 °C under standard conditions
D.Whether DNA contains nucleotides
Explanation: Unit I lists public perception alongside product safety; debates on GMOs, ethics, and risk communication are classic biotech social issues.
6Production strategies in industrial biotechnology commonly emphasise:
A.Selecting suitable organisms/hosts, optimising processes, and ensuring quality and safety of outputs
B.Ignoring yield and only maximising random mutations without screening
C.Eliminating all quality checks to save time
D.Using only non-sterile open sewers as bioreactors by design
Explanation: Syllabus production strategies pair strain/process design with quality control and product safety for commercial biotech.
7Metagenomics applied to microbial technology is best described as:
A.Studying genetic material recovered directly from environmental samples without culturing every organism
B.Only Gram staining a pure plate culture
C.Only counting yeast cells in a haemocytometer
D.Only autoclaving media
Explanation: Metagenomics expands access to uncultured microbial diversity for discovery—linked to modern microbial culture/application themes.
8Product safety evaluation for a biotech therapeutic typically requires:
A.Quality control testing, documented manufacturing controls, and regulatory compliance pathways
B.No testing if the product looks clear
C.Only a single unrecorded experiment by one person
D.Skipping batch records entirely
Explanation: Overview links product safety with QC, GMP, and controlled production—core exam themes for industrial biotech context.
9The monomeric building blocks of proteins are:
A.Amino acids
B.Monosaccharides only
C.Nucleotides only
D.Fatty acids only
Explanation: Proteins are polymers of amino acids linked by peptide bonds—Unit II building blocks.
10Which functional groups characterise a standard α-amino acid used in proteins?
A.An amino group and a carboxyl group attached to the same α-carbon (plus an R side chain)
B.Only a phosphate and a deoxyribose with no nitrogen
C.Only long hydrocarbon chains without heteroatoms
D.Only metal ions with no carbon backbone
Explanation: α-Amino acids have –NH2 and –COOH on the α-carbon with variable R groups that determine properties.

About the CHSE Odisha Elective Biotechnology Exam

Odisha CHSE Higher Secondary Elective Biotechnology follows the Science Courses of Studies (science_2016). Year 1 covers biotechnology principles and industry context, biomolecules and macromolecules, genes and genomes, and cells/organisms, with practicals on buffers, sterilisation, bacterial culture, mitosis, karyotyping, and genomic DNA isolation. Year 2 covers recombinant DNA technology, protein structure and engineering, genomics and bioinformatics, and microbial, plant, and animal cell culture with applications and biosafety. Electives total 200 marks (100+100); Council Year-2 counts toward the pass certificate. Textbook: Bureau's Higher Secondary (+2) Biotechnology Part-I & II.

Exam sponsor: Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (CHSE Odisha). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Elective Biotechnology is a Science Group-B 4th elective (200 marks across two years: 100 Year-1 college + 100 Year-2 Council AHSE). Class XI theory Units I–IV total 70 marks (overview 5, molecules of life 20, genes & genomes 20, cells and organisms 25) plus Practical 30. Class XII theory covers Protein and Gene Manipulation (40) and Cell Culture and Genetic Manipulation (30). Year-2 Council performance counts toward the pass certificate. This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation—not a full written/practical simulation.

Time Limit

3 hours (per year-end theory paper; practical as notified)

Passing Score

~30% minimum in theory (confirm current AHSE circular)

Exam / Certification Fees

Included in the CHSE Odisha AHSE examination fee for the session (collected through the affiliated college/H.S. school; no separate public per-elective marketplace fee).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~8% of this local bank

Biotech Overview & Principles

History, production strategies, QC, GMP/GLP, IP, markets, India trends.

~20% of this local bank

Biomolecules & Macromolecules

Building blocks and structure–function of carbs, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids.

~22% of this local bank

Genetics & Molecular Biology

Classical genetics, DNA, mutations, central dogma, gene regulation.

~10% of this local bank

Cells & Organisms

Cell structure, cycle, stem cells, development, immunity, plant defence.

~28% of this local bank

Protein & Gene Manipulation

rDNA tools, PCR, sequencing, protein engineering, genomics/bioinformatics.

~12% of this local bank

Bioprocess & Culture

Microbial kinetics/scale-up; plant and animal culture applications.

Preparing for the CHSE Odisha Elective Biotechnology Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: ~30% minimum in theory (confirm current AHSE circular)
  • Assessment: CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Elective Biotechnology is a Science Group-B 4th elective (200 marks across two years: 100 Year-1 college + 100 Year-2 Council AHSE). Class XI theory Units I–IV total 70 marks (overview 5, molecules of life 20, genes & genomes 20, cells and organisms 25) plus Practical 30. Class XII theory covers Protein and Gene Manipulation (40) and Cell Culture and Genetic Manipulation (30). Year-2 Council performance counts toward the pass certificate. This free bank is an English MCQ study adaptation—not a full written/practical simulation.
  • Time limit: 3 hours (per year-end theory paper; practical as notified)
  • Exam / certification fees: Included in the CHSE Odisha AHSE examination fee for the session (collected through the affiliated college/H.S. school; no separate public per-elective marketplace fee). Official sources

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CHSE Odisha Elective Biotechnology: Suggested Study Strategy

1Map science_2016 unit marks first: Y1 overview 5 / molecules 20 / genes 20 / cells 25 / practical 30; Y2 protein-gene 40 / culture culture 30.
2For rDNA questions, always sequence enzyme → vector → host → selection → PCR/hybridisation → sequencing.
3Link biomolecule building blocks to macromolecule function (sugars→energy stores; amino acids→enzymes; nucleotides→information).
4Distinguish microbial vs plant vs animal culture methods before choosing media, gene-transfer tools, or biosafety answers.
5Use Bureau's Higher Secondary (+2) Biotechnology Part-I & II and current circulars from chseodisha.nic.in alongside this MCQ bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is CHSE Odisha Higher Secondary Elective Biotechnology examined?

Biotechnology is a Science stream Group-B 4th elective under CHSE Odisha. Each year carries 100 marks. Year-1 college assessment covers Units I–IV theory (70 marks in science_2016) plus practical (30). Year-2 Council AHSE covers Protein and Gene Manipulation (40) and Cell Culture and Genetic Manipulation (30) for theory, with practical assessment per the current circular. The Council Year-2 result contributes to the pass certificate.

What does Year 1 Biotechnology cover?

Class XI covers Unit I Biotechnology overview (history, production strategies, QC, GMP/GLP, IP, markets), Unit II Molecules of Life (biomolecules and macromolecules), Unit III Genes & Genomes, and Unit IV Cells and Organisms, plus practicals such as buffers/pH, sterilisation, bacterial media and growth, mitosis, karyotyping, cell counting, and genomic DNA isolation.

What does Year 2 Biotechnology cover?

Class XII Unit V Protein and Gene Manipulation includes recombinant DNA technology, protein structure and engineering, and genomics/bioinformatics. Unit VI Cell Culture and Genetic Manipulation covers microbial, plant, and animal cell culture techniques, applications, stem cells/tissue engineering, and biosafety themes.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official CHSE paper?

No. Official papers mix objective and constructed-response theory with practical skills. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept revision—not an official blueprint replica or lab substitute.

What is the pass mark?

CHSE Odisha AHSE practice commonly requires about 30% as a minimum pass floor in theory for Higher Secondary subjects; practical subjects also require satisfactory practical performance. Confirm the current AHSE notification on chseodisha.nic.in.

What does the exam cost?

Examination charges are included in the CHSE Odisha AHSE fee structure notified for the session and collected through the affiliated college/H.S. school—no separate public per-elective marketplace fee.