Karnataka Board 1st PUC Biology Books - Download PDF Free Online

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Karnataka Board 1st PUC Biology Books: Students can obtain the Karnataka Board 1st PUC Textbooks PDF for free from the official website. The textbook is designed according to the Karnataka board Class 11 curriculum. The textbook language is easy to understand and can be easily grasped by the students for better understanding and learning. The textbook can be used to build a strong foundation for competitive exams like NEET. Read further to get the download links for the Karnataka board Class 11 Biology textbook PDF.

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Chapters in Karnataka Board 1st PUC Biology Textbook
Reference Books for Karnataka Board Class 1st PUC Biology

Karnataka Board 1st PUC Biology Books - Download PDF Free Online

Overview of Karnataka Board 1st PUC Biology Textbook

The textbook consists of 5 units with a total of 19 chapters. The textbook includes five major units: Diversity in the Living World, Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants, Cell: Structure and Functions, Plant Physiology, and Human Physiology. Thus lies a strong foundation of the subject. The chapters included in these five units are given below:

Unit I: Diversity in the Living World covers The Living World, Biological Classification, Plant Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom.
Unit II: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants includes Morphology of Flowering Plants, Anatomy of Flowering Plants, and Structural Organisation in Animals.
Unit III: Cell: Structure and Functions comprises Cell: The Unit of Life, Biomolecules, Cell Cycle, and Cell Division.
Unit IV: Plant Physiology consists of Photosynthesis in Higher Plants, Respiration in Plants, and Plant Growth and Development.
Unit V: Human Physiology includes Breathing and Exchange of Gases, Body Fluids and Circulation, Excretory Products and their Elimination, Locomotion and Movement, Neural Control and Coordination, and Chemical Coordination and Integration.

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In order to qualify for the board examinations, the students can practice the content provided in the Karnataka State Board Books 1st PUC and get themselves familiarised with the Biological terms introduced to them and the questions based on biology. Karnataka state Biology book 11 helps the students to gain clarity about the career of choice they want to pursue.

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Students can download the Karnataka 1st PUC Biology books PDF using the given link. They should utilise these books to score well in the upcoming exams.

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How to Download the Karnataka Board 1st PUC Biology Books from the Official Site?

The simple steps to download the Karnataka 1st PUC biology books are given below. Students should have the PDF of the books to know and understand the biology syllabus better.

Step 1: Visit the official website of pue.karnataka.gov.in
Step 2: Click on ‘Students Corner’ on the topmost bar of the website
Step 3: Select the 'Textbooks' option
Step 4: Go to 1st PUC Textbooks
Step 5: Click on the desired Medium of Language. Choose the Biology textbook. The file will be opened on Google Drive. Click on the download option in the upper right corner of the PDF file.
Step 6: Choose the appropriate location for your book and click save. The PDF book will be available on your computer/mobile.

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Chapters in Karnataka Board 1st PUC Biology Textbook

Unit No.	Unit Name	Chapter No.	Chapter Title
Unit I	Diversity in the Living World	1	The Living World
		2	Biological Classification
		3	Plant Kingdom
		4	Animal Kingdom
Unit II	Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals	5	Morphology of Flowering Plants
		6	Anatomy of Flowering Plants
		7	Structural Organisation in Animals
Unit III	Cell: Structure and Functions	8	Cell: The Unit of Life
		9	Biomolecules
		10	Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Unit IV	Plant Physiology	11	Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
		12	Respiration in Plants
		13	Plant Growth and Development
Unit V	Human Physiology	14	Breathing and Exchange of Gases
		15	Body Fluids and Circulation
		16	Excretory Products and Their Elimination
		17	Locomotion and Movement
		18	Neural Control and Coordination
		19	Chemical Coordination and Integration

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Reference Books for Karnataka Board Class 1st PUC Biology

Book Title	Author/Publisher	Details
Trueman's Elementary Biology Vol I & II	Trueman Publications	Widely used for competitive exams like NEET; contains exhaustive theory and MCQs.
Pradeep’s Biology Class 11	Pradeep Publications	Known for its comprehensive theory, solved examples, and exam-based questions.
Dinesh Objective Biology for Class 11	Dinesh Publications	Objective-type questions for NEET and PU Board prep; includes previous year questions.
GRB Biology for Class 11	G.R. Bathla Publications	Detailed theory with ample diagrams and practice questions; good for both the board and NEET.
New Era Biology Class XI Part I & II	S. Chand / Bharti Bhawan	Conceptual book with simple explanations; suitable for step-wise understanding and practice.
Modern ABC of Biology Class XI Part I & II	Modern Publishers	Well-structured chapters with illustrative diagrams; includes HOTS and board-specific questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the 1st PUC Biology book pdf Karnataka board available online for free?

Yes, the textbooks can be accessed from the official website of the Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka for free. The textbooks are available in PDF formats.

2. How many chapters are there in Karnataka Board 1st PUC Biology textbooks pdf?

There are a total of 19 chapters included in 5 units, varied across different topics of Biology.

3. Is there a need to buy reference books for MCQs and Solved examples purposes?

There are both solved and unsolved questions and MCQs available for each chapter in the textbook itself. Although, if one wishes to broaden their knowledge, they can refer to reference books.

4. Is the 11th std portion important for NEET Exam?

The syllabus for NEET examinations has been covered in both 1st and 2nd PUC textbooks, hence it is recommended to be versed with the contents of both the books.