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Key Facts: PSEB SS Biology Exam
70 + 25 + 5
PSEB Senior Secondary Biology Theory + Practical + INA mark split
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies / Biology syllabus
3 hours
Typical PSEB Senior Secondary Biology theory exam duration
Common Class 12 theory logistics / confirm on pseb.ac.in
33%
Separate pass floor in Theory, Practical, INA, and aggregate
PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies
Code 054
Biology subject code on PSEB Senior Secondary materials
PSEB Scheme of Studies / syllabus
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Senior Secondary paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
PSEB Senior Secondary Biology is a Class 12 public-exam subject with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 (about 3 hours theory; code 054) and 33% pass separately in theory, practical, INA, and aggregate — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for NCERT/PSEB-focused Class 12 Biology concepts and calculations.
Sample PSEB SS Biology Practice Questions
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1In angiosperms, the mature male gametophyte is best represented by the:
2A typical mature embryo sac in flowering plants is:
3Double fertilisation in angiosperms results in:
4Which anther wall layer nourishes developing pollen grains?
5Apomixis is best defined as:
6In a typical flowering plant, the filiform apparatus is associated with:
7Self-incompatibility in flowering plants primarily prevents:
8After triple fusion, the primary endosperm nucleus is typically:
9Polyembryony means:
10A dicot seed in which food is stored mainly in cotyledons with scant endosperm is called:
About the PSEB SS Biology Exam
Punjab Senior Secondary Biology under PSEB covers Class 12 Biology aligned to the Board’s Senior Secondary syllabus and NCERT-style Class 12 Biology. Core theory units include sexual reproduction in flowering plants and humans, reproductive health, inheritance and molecular genetics, evolution, human health and diseases, microbes in human welfare, biotechnology principles and applications, and ecology (populations, ecosystems, biodiversity). Official assessment is Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 (subject code 054; theory about 3 hours). Pass requires 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA and 33% aggregate per the Scheme of Studies. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with official syllabus PDFs, written/diagram practice, and practical/INA work via pseb.ac.in.
Exam sponsor: Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
PSEB Senior Secondary Biology is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 054) with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus is PSEB/NCERT Class 12 Biology-aligned: Unit I Reproduction (16 marks), Unit II Genetics and Evolution (18), Unit III Biology and Human Welfare (12), Unit IV Biotechnology and its Applications (10), and Unit V Ecology and Environment (14). English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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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.
Reproduction (Unit I)
Flowering plants, human reproduction, and reproductive health.
Genetics and Evolution (Unit II)
Mendelian genetics, molecular inheritance, and evolution.
Biology and Human Welfare (Unit III)
Human health and diseases; microbes in human welfare.
Biotechnology (Unit IV)
rDNA principles/processes and biotech applications.
Ecology and Environment (Unit V)
Populations, ecosystems, and biodiversity conservation.
Preparing for the PSEB SS Biology Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA, and 33% in aggregate
- Assessment: PSEB Senior Secondary Biology is a Class 12 subject under the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (subject code 054) with Theory 70 + Practical 25 + INA 05 = 100. Official logistics describe about 3 hours of theory work. Syllabus is PSEB/NCERT Class 12 Biology-aligned: Unit I Reproduction (16 marks), Unit II Genetics and Evolution (18), Unit III Biology and Human Welfare (12), Unit IV Biotechnology and its Applications (10), and Unit V Ecology and Environment (14). English, Punjabi, and Hindi media may be available; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm the current syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by PSEB and paid through affiliated schools for regular and compartment/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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PSEB SS Biology: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is PSEB Senior Secondary Biology officially examined?
Biology is examined under the Punjab Senior Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 subject with Theory 70 marks, Practical 25 marks, and INA 05 marks (total 100). Subject code is 054. Confirm the year’s syllabus PDF, Scheme of Studies, date sheet, and circulars on pseb.ac.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official Senior Secondary Biology paper?
No. Official PSEB Class 12 Biology theory papers mix objective and subjective (short/long, diagram, reasoning) sections, plus a separate practical exam and INA. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and numericals only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.
What syllabus does this bank follow?
It covers topics from PSEB Senior Secondary (Class 12) Biology / NCERT Class 12 Biology style scope: Unit I Reproduction, Unit II Genetics and Evolution, Unit III Biology and Human Welfare, Unit IV Biotechnology and its Applications, and Unit V Ecology and Environment, using the official unit mark weights as a distribution guide for this bank.
What is the pass mark for PSEB Senior Secondary Biology?
Per the PSEB Class 12 Scheme of Studies, candidates must secure 33% separately in Theory, Practical, and INA (project/internal), and 33% in the aggregate. Always verify the current PSEB Senior Secondary notification for exact criteria for your sitting.
Where should I check official syllabus and date sheets?
Use the Punjab School Education Board website at pseb.ac.in for Class 12 syllabus entries (including Biology code 054), Scheme of Studies, date sheets, and exam circulars. Biology syllabus PDFs are published under PSEB static media for the session.
What languages are used for PSEB Class 12 Biology?
PSEB may offer English, Punjabi, and Hindi media depending on school offerings. This free practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation only.