NEET PYQs · 2015 · Code A

NEET 2015 — Code A

Official NTA NEET-UG 2015 question paper, set A. 174 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with worked solutions and the official answer key.

2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene can be prepared by heating which of the following compounds with a strong acid?

(1)

(CH3)2C= CH−CH2−CH3

(2)

(CH3)2CH−CH2−CH=CH2

(3)

D

(4)

(CH3)3C−CH=CH2

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Answer: D

Gadolinium belongs of 4f series. Its atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?

(1)

[Xe]4f75d16s2

(2)

[Xe]4f75d16s2

(3)

[Xe]4f86d2

(4)

[Xe]4f95s1

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Answer: A

The formation of the oxide ion, O2−(g), from oxygen atom requires first an exothermic and then an endothermic step as shown in below: O(g)+e−⟶O−(g) ; ΔfH⊖=−141 kJ mol−1 O−(g)+e−⟶O2 − (g) ; ΔfH⊖=+780 kJ mol−1 Thus process of formation of O2− in gas phase is unfavourable though O2− is isoelectronic with neon. It is due to the fact that,

(1)

Oxygen is more electronegative.

(2)

Addition of electron in oxygen results in larger size of the ion.

(3)

Electron repulsion outweighs the stability gained by achieving noble gas configuration.

(4)

O− ion has comparatively smaller size than oxygen atom.

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Answer: C

The number of structural isomers possible from the molecular formula C3H9N is:

(1)

2

(2)

3

(3)

4

(4)

5

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Answer: C

If the equilibrium constant for N2(g)+O2(g)⇌2NO(g) is K, the equilibrium constant for 1 2 N2(g)+ 1 2 O2(g)⇌NO(g) will be:

(1)

K

(2)

K2

(3)

K 1 2

(4)

1 2K

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Answer: C

Which one of the following pairs of solution is not an acidic buffer?

(1)

H2CO3 and Na2CO3

(2)

H3PO4 and Na3PO4

(3)

HClO4 and NaClO4

(4)

CH3COOH and CH3COONa

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Answer: C

Aqueous solution of which of the following compounds is the best conductor of electric current?

(1)

Ammonia, NH3

(2)

Fructose, C6H12O6

(3)

Acetic acid, C2H4O2

(4)

Hydrochloric acid, HCl

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Answer: D

Caprolactum is used for the manufacture of:

(1)

Terylene

(2)

Nylon-6,6

(3)

Nylon-6

(4)

Teflon

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Answer: C

On heating which of the following releases CO2 most easily?

(1)

MgCO3

(2)

CaCO3

(3)

K2CO3

(4)

Na2CO3

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Answer: A

Strong reducing behaviour of H3PO2 is due to:

(1)

High oxidation state of phosphorus

(2)

Presence of two –OH groups and one P– H bond

(3)

Presence of one –OH group and two P – H bonds

(4)

High electron gain enthalpy of phosphorus

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Answer: C

Decreasing order of stability of O₂, O₂⁻, O₂⁺ and O₂²⁻ is:

(1)

O₂⁺ > O₂ > O₂⁻ > O₂²⁻

(2)

O₂²⁻ > O₂⁻ > O₂ > O₂⁺

(3)

O₂⁻ > O₂²⁻ > O₂⁺ > O₂

(4)

O₂ > O₂⁺ > O₂²⁻ > O₂⁻

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Answer: A

The number of water molecules is maximum in:

(1)

18 gram of water

(2)

18 moles of water

(3)

18 molecules of water

(4)

8 gram of water

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Answer: B

In which of the following pairs, both the species are not isostructural?

(1)

NH3,PH3

(2)

XeF4,XeO4

(3)

SiCl4,PCl4 +

(4)

SiCl4,PCl4 +

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Answer: B

In the reaction with HCl, an alkene reacts in accordance with the Markovnikov’s rule, to give a product 1-chloro-1- methylcyclohexane. The possible reaction alkene is:

(1)

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(2)

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(3)

and

(4)

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Answer: C

Assuming complete ionization, same moles of which of the following compounds will require the least amount of acidified KMnO4 for complete oxidation? www.vedantu.com 55

(1)

FeSO3

(2)

Fe(NO2)2

(3)

FeSO4

(4)

FeSO3

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Answer: C

Reaction of phenol with chloroform in presence of dilute sodium hydroxide finally introduces which one of the following functional group?

(1)

−CHCl2

(2)

–CHO

(3)

–CH2Cl

(4)

–COOH

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Answer: B
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The Solid State

The vacant space in bcc lattice unit cell is:

(1)

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(2)

32%

(3)

26%

(4)

48%

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Answer: B

Which of the statements given below is incorrect?

(1)

ONF is isoelectronic with O2N− www.vedantu.com 54

(2)

OF2 is an oxide of fluorine.

(3)

Cl2O7 is an anhydride of perchloric acid

(4)

O3 molecule is bent.

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Answer: B

The name of complex ion, [Fe(CN)6]3− is :

(1)

Tricyanoferrate (III) ion

(2)

Hexacyanidoferrate (III) ion

(3)

Hexacyanoiron (III) ion

(4)

Hexacyanitoferrate (III) ion

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Answer: B

If Avogadro number NA , is changed from 6.022×1023 mol−1 to 6.022×1020 mol−1, this would change:

(1)

The ratio of chemical species to each other in a balanced equation.

(2)

The ratio of elements to each other in compound.

(3)

The definition of mass in units of grams

(4)

The mass of one mole of carbon

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Answer: D

Which of the following statements is not correct for a nucleophile?

(1)

Nucleophiles attack low e− density sites

(2)

Nucleophiles are not electron seeking

(3)

Nucleophile is a Lewis acid

(4)

Ammonia is a nucleophile

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Answer: C

A gas such as carbon monoxide would be most likely to obey the ideal gas law at:

(1)

High temperatures and high pressures

(2)

Low temperatures and low pressures

(3)

High temperatures and low pressures

(4)

Low temperatures and high pressures

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Answer: C

The hybridization involved in complex [Ni(CN)4]2− is: (Atomic number of Ni = 28) www.vedantu.com 53

(1)

d2sp2

(2)

d2sp3

(3)

dsp2

(4)

sp3

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Answer: C

The heat of combustion of carbon to CO2 is -393.5 kJ/mol. The heat released upon formation of 35.2 g of CO2 from carbon and oxygen gas is:

(1)

−630 kJ

(2)

−3.15 kJ

(3)

−315 kJ

(4)

+315 kJ

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Answer: C

20.0 g of a magnesium carbonate sample decomposes on heating to give carbon dioxide and 8.0 g magnesium oxide. What will be the percentage purity of magnesium carbonate in the sample? (Atomic weight: Mg = 24)

(1)

60

(2)

84

(3)

75

(4)

96

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Answer: B

What is mole fraction of the solute in a 1.00 m aqueous solution?

(1)

0.0354

(2)

0.0177

(3)

0.177

(4)

770

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Answer: B
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The Solid State

The correct statement regarding defects in crystalline solids is :

(1)

Frenkel defect is a dislocation defect

(2)

Frenkel defect is found in halides of alkaline metals

(3)

Schottky defects have no effect on the density of crystalline solids

(4)

Frenkel defects decrease the density of crystalline solids

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Answer: A

The stability of +1 oxidation state among Al, Ga, In and TI increases in the sequence:

(1)

TI<In<Ga<Al

(2)

In<TI<Ga<Al

(3)

Ga<In<Al<TI

(4)

Al<Ga<In<TI

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Answer: D

Two possible stereo-structures of CH3CHOH∙COOH, which are optically active, are called:

(1)

Enantiomers

(2)

Mesomers

(3)

Diastereomers

(4)

Atropisomers

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Answer: A

The following reaction Is known by the name:

(1)

Acetylation reaction

(2)

Schotten-Baumen reaction

(3)

Friedel- Craft’s reaction

(4)

Perkin’s reaction

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Answer: B

The sum of coordination number and oxidation number of metal M in the complex [M(en)2(C2O4)]Cl (Where en is ethylenediamine) is:

(1)

7

(2)

8

(3)

9

(4)

6

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Answer: C

Which one of the following esters gets hydrolyzed most easily under alkaline conditions?

(1)

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(2)

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(3)

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(4)

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Answer: B

In an SN1 reaction on chiral centres, there is:

(1)

100% retention

(2)

100% inversion

(3)

100% racemization

(4)

Inversion more than retention leading to partial racemization

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Answer: D

The rate constant of the reaction A → B is 0.6×10⁻³ mole per litre per second. If the concentration of A is 5 M, then concentration of B after 20 minutes is:

(1)

0.36 M

(2)

0.72 M

(3)

08 M

(4)

60 M

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Answer: B

What is the pH of the resulting solution when equal volumes of 0.1 m NaOH and 0.01 M HCl are mixed?

(1)

7.0

(2)

04

(3)

12.65

(4)

0

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Answer: C

Number of possible isomers for the complex [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl will be: (en = ethylene diamine)

(1)

3

(2)

4

(3)

2

(4)

1

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Answer: A

The variation of the boiling points of the hydrogen halides is in the order HF>HI>HBr>HCl. What explains the higher boiling point of hydrogen fluoride?

(1)

The bond energy of HF molecules is greater than in other hydrogen halides.

(2)

The effect of nuclear shielding is much reduced in fluorine which polarizes the HF molecule.

(3)

The electronegativity of fluorine is much higher than for other elements in the group.

(4)

There is strong hydrogen bonding between HF molecules.

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Answer: D

What is the mass of the precipitate formed when 50 mL of 16.9% solution of AgNO3 is mixed with 50 mL of 5.8% NaCl solution? (Ag = 107.8, N = 14, O = 16, Na = 23, Cl = 35.5)

(1)

7 g

(2)

14 g

(3)

28 g

(4)

5 g

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Answer: A

The oxidation of benzene by V2O5 in the presence of air produces:

(1)

Benzoic acid

(2)

Benzaldehyde

(3)

Benzoic anhydride

(4)

Maleic anhydride

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Answer: D

Which of the following is not the product of dehydration of ?

(1)

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(2)

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(3)

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(4)

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Answer: C

Method by which Aniline cannot be prepared is: www.vedantu.com 60

(1)

Reduction of nitrobenzene with H2 Pd⁄ in ethanol

(2)

Potassium salt of phthalimide treated with chlorobenzene followed by hydrolysis with aqueous NaOH solution.

(3)

Hydrolysis of phenylisocyanide with acidic solution

(4)

Degradation of benzamide with bromine in alkaline solution

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Answer: B

Which of the following reaction(s) can be used for the preparation of alkyl halides? www.vedantu.com 48 I. CH3CH2OH+HCl Anhyd.ZnCl2 → II. CH3CH2OH+HCl⟶ III. (CH3)3COH+HCl⟶ IV. (CH3)2CHOH+HCl Anhyd.ZnCl2 →

(1)

IV only

(2)

III and IV only

(3)

I, III and IV only

(4)

I and II only

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Answer: C

Which is the correct order of increasing energy of the listed orbitals in the atom of titanium? (Atomic No. Z = 22)

(1)

3s 3p 4s 3d www.vedantu.com 59

(2)

3s 3p 3s 4d

(3)

3s 4s 3p 3d

(4)

4s 3s 3p 3d

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Answer: A

In the extraction of copper from its sulphide ore, the metal is finally obtained by the reduction of cuprous oxide with:

(1)

Copper (I) sulphide

(2)

Sulphur dioxide

(3)

Iron (II) sulphide

(4)

Carbon monoxide

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Answer: A

Human urine is usually acidic because

(1)

Hydrogen ions are actively secreted into the filtrate

(2)

The sodium transporter exchanges one hydrogen ion for each sodium ion, in peritubular capillaries.

(3)

Excreted plasma proteins are acidic

(4)

Potassium and sodium exchange generates acidity

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Answer: A

Which one is a wrong statement?

(1)

Brown algae have chlorophyll a and c, and fucoxanthin

(2)

Archegonia are found in Bryophyta, Pteridophyta and Gymnosperms

(3)

Mucor has biflagellate zoospores

(4)

Haploid endoperm is typical feature of gymnosperms

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Answer: C

Which of the following structure is not found in a prokaryotic cell?

(1)

Plasma membrane

(2)

Nuclear envelope

(3)

Ribosome

(4)

Mesosome

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Answer: B

Which one of the following animals has two separate circulatory pathways?

(1)

Shark

(2)

Frog

(3)

Lizard

(4)

Whale

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Answer: D

Most animals that live in deep oceanic waters are :

(1)

Detritivores

(2)

Primary consumers

(3)

Secondary consumers

(4)

Tertiary consumers

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Answer: A

An association of individuals of different species living in the same habitat and having functional interections is:

(1)

Population

(2)

Ecological niche

(3)

Biotic community

(4)

Ecosystem

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Answer: C

The oxygen evolved during photosynthesis comes from water molecules. Which one of the following pairs of elements is involved in this reaction?

(1)

Magnesium and Chlorine

(2)

Manganese and chlorine

(3)

Manganese and Potassium

(4)

Magnesium and Molybdenum

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Answer: B
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Reproduction in Organisms

Axile placentation is present in :

(1)

Argemone

(2)

Dianthus

(3)

Lemon

(4)

Pea

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Answer: C

In which of the following both pairs have correct combination?

(1)

Gaseous nutrient cycle Sulphur and Phosphorus Sedimentary nutrient cycle Carbon and Nitrogen

(2)

Gaseous nutrient cycle Carbon and Nitrogen Sedimentary nutrient cycle Sulphur and Phosphorus

(3)

Gaseous nutrient cycle Carbon and Sulphur Sedimentary nutrient cycle Nitrogen and Phosphorus

(4)

Gaseous nutrient cycle Nitrogen and Sulphur Sedimentary nutrient cycle Carbon and phosphorus

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Answer: B

In mammalian eye, the ‘fovea’ is the center of the visual field, where :

(1)

More rods than cones are found

(2)

High density of cones occur, but has no rods

(3)

The optic nerve leaves the eye

(4)

Only rods are present

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Answer: B

Choose the wrong statement:

(1)

Yeast is unicellular and useful in fermentation

(2)

Penicillium is multicellular and produces antibiotcs

(3)

Neurospora is used in the study of biochemical genetics

(4)

Morels and truffles are poisonous mushrooms

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Answer: D

Which of the following are not membrane – bound?

(1)

Mesosomes www.vedantu.com 12

(2)

Vacuoles

(3)

Ribosomes

(4)

Lysosomes

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Answer: C

In which of the following interactions both partners are adversely affected?

(1)

Mutualism

(2)

Competition

(3)

Predation

(4)

Parasitism

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Answer: B

A colour blind man marries a women with normal sight who has no history of colour blindness in her family. What is the probability of their grandson being colour blind?

(1)

0.25

(2)

0.5

(3)

1

(4)

Nil

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Answer: B

Ectopic pregnancies are referred to as :

(1)

Pregnancies terminated due to hormonal imbalance www.vedantu.com 11

(2)

Pregnancies with genetic abnormality.

(3)

Implantation of embryo at side other than uterus

(4)

Implantation of defective embryo in the uterus

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Answer: C

Cellular organelles with membranes are:

(1)

Lysosomes, Golgi apparatus and mitochondria www.vedantu.com 23

(2)

Nuclei, ribosomes and mitochondria

(3)

Chromosomes, ribosomes and endoplasmic reticulum

(4)

Endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes and nuclei

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Answer: A

Cell wall is absent in:

(1)

Mycoplasma

(2)

Aspergillus

(3)

Funaria

(4)

Nostoc www.vedantu.com 7

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Answer: A

The term ‘’linkage’’ was coined by :

(1)

W. Sutton

(2)

T.H. Morgan

(3)

T. Boveri

(4)

G. Mendel

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Answer: B

Which of the following biomolecules does have a phosphodiester bond?

(1)

Nucleic acids in a nucleotide

(2)

Fatty acids in a diglyceride

(3)

Monosaccharides in a polysaccharide

(4)

Amino acids in a polypeptide

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Answer: A

The primary dentition in human differs from permanent dentition in not having one of the following type of teeth :

(1)

Incisors

(2)

Canine

(3)

Premolars

(4)

Molars

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Answer: C

A protoplast is a cell :

(1)

Without cell wall

(2)

Without plasma membrane

(3)

Without nucleus

(4)

Undergoing division

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Answer: A

In which group of organisms the cell walls form two thin lapping shells which fit together

(1)

Slime moulds

(2)

Chrysophytes

(3)

Euglenoids

(4)

Dinoflagellates

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Answer: B

The DNA molecule to which the gene of interest is integrated for cloning is called :

(1)

Carrier

(2)

Transformer

(3)

Vector

(4)

Template

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Answer: C
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Reproduction in Organisms

Male gametophyte in angiosperms producers :

(1)

Three sperms

(2)

Two sperms and a vegetative cell

(3)

Single sperm and a vegetative cell

(4)

Single sperm and two vegetative cells

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Answer: B

Coconut water from a tender coconut is :

(1)

Degenerated nucellus

(2)

Immature embryo

(3)

Free nuclear endosperm

(4)

Innermost layers of the seed coat

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Answer: C

The species confined to a particular region and not found elsewhere termed as :

(1)

Rare

(2)

Keystone

(3)

Alien

(4)

Endemic

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Answer: D

Metagenesis refers to :

(1)

Presence of a segmented body and parthenogenetic mode of reproduction

(2)

Presence of different morphic forms

(3)

Alternation of generation between asexual and sexual phases of an organism

(4)

Occurrence a drastic change in form during post-embryonic development

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Answer: C

The enzyme that is not present in succus entericus is:

(1)

Lipase

(2)

Maltase

(3)

Nucleases

(4)

Nucleosidase

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Answer: C

Eutrophication of water bodies leading to killing of fishes is mainly due to non-availability of:

(1)

Oxygen

(2)

Food

(3)

Light

(4)

Essential Minerals

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Answer: A

The function of the gap junction is to :

(1)

Stop substance from leaking across a tissue

(2)

Performing cementing to keep neighbouring cell together

(3)

Facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules.

(4)

Separate two cells from each other

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Answer: C

Arrange the following events of meiosis in correct sequence : (a) Crossing over (b) Synapsis (c) Terminalisation of chiasmata (d) Disappearance of nucleolus

(1)

(b), (c), (d), (a)

(2)

(b), (a), (d), (c)

(3)

(b), (a), (c), (d)

(4)

(a), (b), (c), (d)

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Answer: C

The cutting of DNA at specific location became possible with the discovery of :

(1)

Ligases

(2)

Restriction enzymes

(3)

Probes

(4)

Selectable markers

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Answer: B

During biological nitrogen fixation, inactivation of nitrogenase by oxygen poisoning is prevented by:

(1)

Cytochrome

(2)

Leghaemoglobin

(3)

Xanthophyll

(4)

Carotene

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Answer: B

Grafted kidney may be rejected in a patient due to:

(1)

Innate immune response

(2)

Humoral immune response

(3)

Cell-mediated immune response

(4)

Passive immune response www.vedantu.com 21

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Answer: C

The body cells in cockroach discharges their nitrogenous waste in the Haemolymph mainly in the form of :

(1)

Calcium carbonate

(2)

Ammonia

(3)

Potassium urate

(4)

Urea

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Answer: C

Filiform apparatus is characteristic features of :

(1)

Synergids

(2)

Generative cell

(3)

Nucellar embryo

(4)

Aleurone cell

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Answer: A
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Environmental Issues

Acid rain is caused by increase in the atmospheric concentration of :

(1)

O3 and dust

(2)

SO2 and NO2

(3)

SO3 and SO

(4)

CO2 and CO

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Answer: B

The wheat grain has an embryo with one large, shield-shaped cotyledon known as :

(1)

Coleoptile

(2)

Epiblast

(3)

Coleorhiza

(4)

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Answer: D

Among China rose, mustard, brinjal, potato, guava, cucumber, onion and tulip, how many plants have superior ovary?

(1)

Four

(2)

Five

(3)

Six

(4)

Three

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Answer: C

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

(1)

Locomotion

(2)

Production of erythrocytes

(3)

Storage of minerals

(4)

Production of body heat

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Answer: D

Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of :

(1)

Vitamin A

(2)

Vitamin B

(3)

Vitamin C

(4)

Omega 3

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Answer: A

Chromatophores take part in :

(1)

Respiration

(2)

Photosynthesis

(3)

Growth

(4)

Movement

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Answer: B

Select the wrong statement :

(1)

Mosaic disease in tobacco and AIDS in human being are caused by viruses

(2)

The viroids were discovered by D.J. Jvanowski

(3)

W.M. Stanley showed that viruses could be crystallized

(4)

The term ‘contagium vivum fluidum’ was coined by M.W. Beijerinek

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Answer: B

A pleiotropic gene

(1)

Controls multiple traits in an individual

(2)

Is expressed only primitive plants

(3)

Is a gene evolved during Pliocene

(4)

Controls a trait only in combination with another gene

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Answer: A

Auxin can be bioassayed by:

(1)

Lettuce hypocotyl elongation

(2)

Avena coleoptile curvature

(3)

Hydroponics

(4)

Potometer

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Answer: B

Which of the following events is not associated with ovulation in human female?

(1)

LH surge

(2)

Decrease in estradiol

(3)

Full development of Graafian follicle

(4)

Release of secondary oocyte

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Answer: B

Body having meshwork of cells, internal cavities lined with food filtering flagellated cells and indirect development are the characteristics of phylum:

(1)

Protozoa

(2)

Coelenterata

(3)

Porifera

(4)

Mollusca

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Answer: C

Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism?

(1)

Glucagon

(2)

Cortisone

(3)

Aldosterone

(4)

Insulin

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Answer: C

Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoan?

(1)

Blastomycosis

(2)

Syphilis

(3)

Influenza

(4)

Babesiosis

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Answer: D

Outbreeding is an important strategy of animal husbandry because it :

(1)

Expose harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.

(2)

Helps in accumulation of superior genes.

(3)

Is useful in producing purelines of animals www.vedantu.com 5

(4)

Is useful in overcoming inbreeding depression

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Answer: D

A childless couple can be assisted to have a child through a technique called GIFT. The full form of this techniques is :

(1)

Germ cell internal fallopian transfer

(2)

Gamete inseminated fallopian transfer

(3)

Gamete intra fallopian transfer

(4)

Gamete internal fertilization and transfer

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Answer: C

A jawless fish, which lays eggs in fresh water and whose ammocoetes larvae after metamorphosis return to the ocean is :

(1)

Petromyzon

(2)

Eptatretus

(3)

Myxine

(4)

Neomyxine

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Answer: A

The structures that help some bacteria to attach to rocks and/or host tissue are :

(1)

Holdfast.

(2)

Rhizoids

(3)

Fimbriae

(4)

Mesosomes

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Answer: C

If you suspect major deficiency of antibodies in a person, to which of the following would you like for confirmation evidence?

(1)

Serum globulins

(2)

Fibrinogen in plasma

(3)

Serum albumins

(4)

Haemocytes

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Answer: A

In human females, meiosis-II is not completed until?

(1)

Birth

(2)

Puberty

(3)

Fertilization

(4)

Uterine implantation

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Answer: C

Which of the following layers in an antral follicle is acellular?

(1)

Zona pellucida

(2)

Granulosa

(3)

Theca interna

(4)

Stroma

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Answer: A

In his classic experiments on pea plants, Mendel did not use :

(1)

Flower position

(2)

Seed colour

(3)

Pod length

(4)

Seed shape

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Answer: C

Which one of the following fruits is parthenocarpic?

(1)

Banana

(2)

Brinjal

(3)

Apple

(4)

Jackfruit

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Answer: A
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Reproduction in Organisms

In angiosperms, microsporogensis and megasporogenesis:

(1)

Occur in ovule

(2)

Occur in anther

(3)

Form gametes without further divisions

(4)

Involve meiosis

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Answer: D

A gene showing codominance has :

(1)

Both alleles independently expressed in the heterozygote

(2)

One allele dominant on the other

(3)

Alleles tightly linked on the same chromosome

(4)

Alleles that are recessive to each other

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Answer: A

The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerization of :

(1)

Lipoglycans

(2)

Keratin sulphate and chondroitin sulphate

(3)

D- glucosamine

(4)

N-acetyl glucosamine

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Answer: D

The imperfect fungi which are decomposers of litter and help in mineral cycling belong to :

(1)

Ascomycetes

(2)

Deuteromycetes

(3)

Basidiomycetes

(4)

Phycomcetes

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Answer: B

The wings of a bird and the wings of an insect are :

(1)

Homologous structures and represent convergent evolution

(2)

Homologous structures and represent divergent evolution

(3)

Analogous structures and represent convergent evolution

(4)

Phylogenetic structures and represent divergent evolution

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Answer: C

Flowers are unisexual in

(1)

Onion

(2)

Pea

(3)

Cucumber

(4)

China rose

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Answer: C

Increase in concentration of the toxicant at successive trophic levels is known as :

(1)

Biogeochemical cycling

(2)

Biomagnification

(3)

Biodeterioration

(4)

Biotransformation

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Answer: B

Destruction of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord would result in loss of :

(1)

Integrating impulses

(2)

Sensory impulses

(3)

Voluntary motor impulses

(4)

Commissural impulses

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Answer: C

Roots play insignificant role in absorption of water in : www.vedantu.com 10

(1)

Wheat

(2)

Sunflower

(3)

Pistia

(4)

Pea

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Answer: C

Identify the correct order of organization of genetic material from largest to smallest : www.vedantu.com 6

(1)

Chromosome, genome, nucleotide, gene

(2)

Chromosome, gene, genome, nucleotide

(3)

Genome, chromosomes, nucleotide, gene

(4)

Genome, chromosome, gene, nucleotide

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Answer: D

Which one of the following hormones though synthesised elsewhere, is stored and release by the master gland?

(1)

Melanocyte stimulating hormone

(2)

Antidiuretic hormone

(3)

Luteinizing hormone

(4)

Prolactin

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Answer: B

Read the different components from (a) to (d) in the list given below and tell the correct order of the components with reference to their arrangement from outer side to inner side in a woody dicot stem : (a) Secondary cortex (b) Wood (c) Secondary phloem (D) Phellem

(1)

(d), (c), (a), (b)

(2)

(c), (d), (b), (a)

(3)

(a), (b), (d), (c)

(4)

(d), (a), (c), (b)

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Answer: D

Which of the following joints would allow no movement?

(1)

Ball and socket joint

(2)

Fibrous joint

(3)

Cartilaginous joint

(4)

Synovial joint

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Answer: B

Which one of the following is not applicable to RNA?

(1)

Chargaff’s rule

(2)

Complementary base pairing

(3)

5’ phosphoryl and 3’ hydroxyl ends

(4)

Heterocyclic nitrogenous bases

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Answer: A

Doctors use stethoscope to hear the sounds produced during each cardiac cycle. The second sound is heard when :

(1)

AV node receives signal from SA node

(2)

AV valves open up

(3)

Ventricular walls vibrate due to gushing in of blood from atria

(4)

Semilunar valves close down after the blood flows into vessels from ventricles

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Answer: D

During ecological succession :

(1)

The changes lead to a community that is in near equilibrium with the environment and is called pioneer community

(2)

The gradual and predictable change in species composition occurs in a given area

(3)

The establishment of a new biotic community is very fast in its primary phase

(4)

The numbers and types of animals remain constant

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Answer: B

In the following human pedigree, the filled symbols represents the affected individuals. Identify the type of given pedigree.

(1)

X-linked dominant

(2)

Autosomal dominant

(3)

X-linked recessive

(4)

Autosomal recessive www.vedantu.com 9

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Answer: D

Balbiani rings are sites of:

(1)

RNA and protein synthesis

(2)

Lipid synthesis

(3)

Nucleotide synthesis

(4)

Polysaccharide synthesis

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Answer: A

Name the pulmonary disease in which alveolar surface area involved in gas exchange is drastically reduced due to damage in the alveolar walls.

(1)

Asthama

(2)

Pleurisy

(3)

Emphysema

(4)

Pneumonia

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Answer: C

Which of the following are most suitable indicators of 𝑆𝑂2 Pollution in the environment?

(1)

Fungi

(2)

Lichens

(3)

Conifers

(4)

Algae

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Answer: A
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DNA Fingerprinting and Chromosome Engineering

Satellite DNA is important because it:

(1)

Codes for enzymes needed for DNA replication.

(2)

Codes for proteins needed in cell cycle.

(3)

Shows high degree of polymorphism in population and also the same degree of polymorphism in an individual, which is heritable from parents to children.

(4)

Does not cade for proteins and is same in all members of the population.

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Answer: C

Industrial melanism is an example of :

(1)

Neo Lamarckism

(2)

Neo Darwinism

(3)

Natural selection

(4)

Mutation

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Answer: C
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Transport in Plants

A column of water within xylem vessels of tall trees does not break under its weight because of :

(1)

Positive root pressure

(2)

Dissolved sugars in water

(3)

Tensile strength of water

(4)

Lignification of xylem vessels

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Answer: C

The introduction of t-DNA into plants involves :

(1)

Allowing the plant roots to stand in water

(2)

Infection of the plant by Agrobacterium tumefaciens

(3)

Altering the pH of the soil, then heat-shocking the plants

(4)

Exposing the plants to cold for a brief period

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Answer: B

Pick up the wrong statement :

(1)

Nuclear membrane is present in Monera

(2)

Cell wall is absent in Animalia

(3)

Protista have photosynthetic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition

(4)

Some fungi are edible

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Answer: A

In photosynthesis, the light-independent reactions take place at :

(1)

Stromal matrix

(2)

Thylakoid lumen

(3)

Photosystem I

(4)

Photosystem II

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Answer: A

Which of the following immunoglobulins does constitute the largest percentage in human milk?

(1)

IgG

(2)

IgD

(3)

IgM

(4)

IgA

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Answer: D
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Reproduction in Organisms

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Mode of eproduction Example

(1)

Rhizome Banana

(2)

Binary fission Sargassum

(3)

Conidia Penicillium

(4)

Offset Water hyacinth

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Answer: B

The UN conference Parties in climate change in the year 2012 was held at :

(1)

Warsaw

(2)

Durban

(3)

Doha

(4)

Lima

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Answer: C

In the spectrum of hydrogen, the ratio of the longest wavelength in the Lyman series to the longest wavelength in the Balmer series is:

(1)

5 27

(2)

4 9

(3)

9 4

(4)

27 5

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Answer: A

The energy of the em waves is of the order of 15 keV. To which part of the spectrum does it belong?

(1)

γ-rays

(2)

X-rays

(3)

Infra-red rays

(4)

Ultraviolet rays

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Answer: B

An electron moves on a straight line path XY as shown. The abcd is a coil adjacent to the path of electron. What will be the direction of current, if any, induced in the coil?

(1)

No current induced

(2)

abcd

(3)

adcb

(4)

The current will reverse its direction as the electron goes past the coil

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Answer: D

The cylindrical tube of a spray pump has radius R, one end of which has n fine holes, each of radius r. If the speed of the liquid in the tube is V, the speed of the ejection of the liquid through the holes is :

(1)

V2R nr

(2)

VR2 n2r2

(3)

VR2 nr2

(4)

VR2 n3r2

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Answer: C

The Young’s modulus of steel is twice that of brass. Two wires of same length and of same area of cross section, one of steel and another of brass are suspended from the same roof. If we want the lower ends of the wires to be at the same level, then the weights added to the steel and brass wires must be in the ration of:

(1)

1 : 1

(2)

1 : 2

(3)

2 : 1

(4)

4 : 1

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Answer: C

A potentiometer wire of length L and a resistance r are connected in series with a battery of e.m.f. E0 and a resistance r1. An unknown e.m.f. E is balanced at a length l of the potentiometer wire. The e.m.f. E will be given by:

(1)

LE0r (r+r1)l

(2)

LE0r l r1

(3)

E0r (r+r1). l L

(4)

E0l L

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Answer: C

A particle is executing a simple harmonic motion. Its maximum acceleration is α and maximum velocity is β. Then, its time period of vibration will be:

(1)

β2 α

(2)

β2 α2

(3)

α β www.vedantu.com 41

(4)

2πβ α

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Answer: D

If vectors A⃗⃗ =cosωtiî+sinωt ĵ and B⃗⃗ =cos ωt 2î+sin ωt 2 ĵ are functions of times, then the value of t at which they are orthogonal to each other is:

(1)

t=0

(2)

t= π 4ω

(3)

t= π 2ω

(4)

t= π ω

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Answer: D

A source of sound S emitting waves of frequency 100 Hz and an observer O are located at some distance from each other. The source is moving with a speed of 19.4 ms−1 at an angle of 60o with th e source observer line as shown in the figure. The observer is at rest. The apparent frequency observed by the observer (velocity of sound in air 330 ms−1), is:

(1)

97 Hz

(2)

100 Hz

(3)

103 Hz

(4)

106 Hz

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Answer: C

A rectangular coil of length 0.12 m and width 0.1 m having 50 turns of wire is suspended vertically in a uniform magnetic field of strength 0.2 Weber m2⁄ . The coil carries a current of 2A. if the plane of the coil is inclined at an angle of 30o with the direction of the field, the torque required to keep coil in stable equilibrium will be:

(1)

0.12 Nm www.vedantu.com 39

(2)

0.15 Nm

(3)

0.20 Nm

(4)

0.24 Nm

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Answer: C

A parallel plate air capacitor has capacity ‘C’, distance of separation between plates is ‘d’ and potential difference ‘V’ is applied between the plates. Force of attraction between the plates of the parallel plate air capacitor is:

(1)

C2V2 2 d2

(2)

C2V2 2 d

(3)

CV2 2d

(4)

CV2 d

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Answer: C

Two vessels separately contain two ideal gases A and B at the same temperature, the pressure of a being twice that of B. Under such conditions, the density of A is found to be 1.5 times the density if B. The ratio of molecular weight of A and B is:

(1)

1 2

(2)

2 3

(3)

3 4

(4)

2

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Answer: C

A satellite S is moving in an elliptical orbit around the earth. The mass of the satellite is very small compared to the mass of the earth. Then,

(1)

The acceleration of S is always directed towards the centre of the earth

(2)

The angular momentum of S about the centre of the earth changes in direction, but its magnitude remains constant

(3)

The total mechanical energy of S varies periodically with time

(4)

The linear momentum of S remains constant is magnitude

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Answer: A

In the given figure, a diode D is connected to an external resistance R= 100 Ω and an e.m.f. of 3.5 V. If the barrier poten tial developed across the diode is 0.5 V, the current in the circuit will be:

(1)

35 mA www.vedantu.com 30

(2)

30 mA

(3)

40 mA

(4)

20 mA

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Answer: B

The position vector of a particle R⃗⃗ as a function of time is given by: R⃗⃗ =4 sin(2πt)î+4cos (2πt)ĵ Where R is in meters, t is in seconds and î and ĵ denote unit vectors along x- and y-directions, respectively. Which one of the following statements is wrong for the motion of particle?

(1)

Patch of the particle is a circle of radius 4 meter.

(2)

Acceleration vector is along −R⃗⃗ .

(3)

Magnitude of acceleration vector is v2 R , where v is the velocity of particle.

(4)

Magnitude of the velocity of particle is 8 meter/second

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Answer: D

A string is stretched between fixed points separated by 75.0 cm. It is observed to have resonant frequencies of 420 Hz and 315 Hz. There are no other resonant frequency for this string is:

(1)

10.5 Hz

(2)

155 Hz www.vedantu.com 34

(3)

205 Hz

(4)

105 Hz

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Answer: D

Point masses 𝑚1 and 𝑚2 are placed at the opposite ends of rigid rod of length L, and negligible mass. The rod is to be set rotating about an axis perpendicular to it. The position of point P on this rod through which the axis should pass so that the work required to set the rod rotating with angular velocity 𝜔0 is minimum, is given by:

(1)

𝑥= 𝑚1𝐿 𝑚!+𝑚2

(2)

𝑥= 𝑚1𝐿 𝑚1+𝑚2

(3)

𝑥= 𝑚1 𝑚2 𝐿

(4)

𝑥= 𝑚2 𝑚1 𝐿

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Answer: B

At the first minimum adjacent to the central maximum of a single-slit diffraction pattern, the phase difference between the Huygen’s wavelet from the edge of the slit and the wavelet from the midpoint of the slit is:

(1)

π 8 radian

(2)

π 4 radian

(3)

π 2 radian

(4)

π radian

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Answer: D

A force F⃗ =αî+3ĵ+6k̂ is acting at a point r =2î−6ĵ−12k̂. The value of α for which angular momentum about origin is conserved is:

(1)

-1

(2)

1

(3)

2

(4)

Zero

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Answer: A

Two particles A and B move with constant velocities v⃗ 1 and v⃗ 2. At the initial moment their position vectors r 1 and r 2 respectively. The condition for particles A and B for their collision is:

(1)

r 1−r 2=v⃗ 1−v⃗ 2

(2)

r⃗ 1−r⃗ 2 |r⃗ 1−r⃗ 2|= v⃗⃗ 2−v⃗⃗ 1 |v⃗⃗ 2−v⃗⃗ 1|

(3)

r 1∙v⃗ 1=r 2∙v⃗ 2

(4)

r 1×v⃗ 1=r 2×v⃗ 2

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Answer: B

A nucleus of uranium decays at rest into nuclei of thorium and helium. Then: www.vedantu.com 40

(1)

The helium nucleus has less kinetic energy than the thorium nucleus

(2)

The helium nucleus has more kinetic energy than the thorium nucleus

(3)

The helium nucleus has less momentum then the thorium nucleus

(4)

The helium nucleus has more momentum than the thorium nucleus

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Answer: B

Two metal wires of identical dimensions are connected in series. If v1 and v2 are the conductivities of the metal wires respectively, the effective conductivity if the combination is:

(1)

σ1+σ2 σ1 σ2

(2)

2 σ1 σ2 σ1+σ2

(3)

σ1+σ2 2 σ1 σ2 www.vedantu.com 31

(4)

σ1 σ2 σ1+σ2

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Answer: B

Light of wavelength 500 nm is incident on a metal with work function 2.258 eV. The de Broglie wavelength of the emitted electron is:

(1)

≤2.8× 10−12 m

(2)

<2.8× 10−10 m

(3)

<2.8× 10−9 m

(4)

≥2.8× 10−9 m

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Answer: D

4.0 g of a gas occupies 22.4 liters at NTP. The specific heat capacity of the gas at constant volume is 5.0 JK−1 mol−1. If the speed of sound in this gas at NTP is 952 ms−1, then the heat capacity at constant pressure is (Take gas constant R=8.3 JK−1 mol−1)

(1)

8.5 JK−1 mol−1

(2)

8.0 JK−1 mol−1

(3)

7.5 JK−1 mol−1

(4)

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Answer: B

A series R-C circuit is connected to an alternating voltage source. Consider two situations: i. When capacitor is air filled. ii. When capacitor is mica filled. Current through resistor is i and voltage across capacitor is V then:

(1)

Va<Vb

(2)

Va>Vb

(3)

Va=Vb

(4)

ia>ib

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Answer: B

A plank with a box on it at one end is gradually raised about the other end. As the angle of inclination with thehorizontal reaches 30o, the box starts to slip and slides 4.0 m down the plank in 4.0 s. The coefficients of static and kinetic friction between the box and the plank will be, respectively:

(1)

0.4 and 0.3

(2)

0.6 and 0.6

(3)

0.6 and 0.5

(4)

0.5 and 0.6

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Answer: C

Two stones of masses ma and 2 m are whirled in horizontal circles, the heavier one in a radius r 2 and the lighter one in radius r. the tangential speed of lighter stone is n times that of the value of heavier stone when they experience same centripetal forces. The value of n is:

(1)

1

(2)

2

(3)

3

(4)

4

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Answer: B

The coefficient of performance of a refrigerator is 5. If the temperature inside freezer is −20oC, the temperature of the surrounding to which is rejects heat is:

(1)

21oC

(2)

31oC

(3)

41oC

(4)

11oC

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Answer: B

An ideal gas is compressed to half its initial volume by means of several processes. Which of the process results in the maximum work done on the gas?

(1)

Isothermal

(2)

Adiabatic

(3)

Isobaric

(4)

Isochoric

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Answer: B

A ball is thrown vertically downwards from a height of 20 m with an initial velocity v₀. It collides with the ground, loses 50 percent of its energy in collision and rebounds to the same height. The initial velocity v₀ is: (Take g = 10 ms⁻²)

(1)

10 m s⁻¹

(2)

14 m s⁻¹

(3)

20 m s⁻¹

(4)

28 m s⁻¹

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Answer: C

On a frictionless surfaces, a block of mass M moving at speed v collides elastically with another block of same mass M which is initially at rest. After collision the first block moves at an angle θ to its initial direction and has a speed v 3. The second block’s speed after the collision is:

(1)

√3 2 v

(2)

2√2 3 v

(3)

3 4v

(4)

3 √2v

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Answer: B

If p otential (in volts) in a region is expressed as V(x,y,z)=6xy−y+2yz , the electric field (in N/C) at point (1, 1, 0) is:

(1)

−(6î+9ĵ+k̂)

(2)

−(3î+5ĵ+3k̂)

(3)

−(6î+5ĵ+2k̂)

(4)

−(2î+3ĵ+k̂)

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Answer: C

Two slits in Young’s experiment have widths in the ratio 1 : 25. The ratio of intensity at the maxima and minima in the interference pattern, Imax Imin is:

(1)

4 9

(2)

9 4

(3)

121 49

(4)

49 121

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Answer: B

The heart of a man pumps 5 litres of blood through the arteries per minute at a pressure of 150 mm of mercury. If the density of mercury be 13.6×103 kg m3⁄ and g= 10 m s2⁄ then the power of heart in watt is:

(1)

50

(2)

70

(3)

2.35

(4)

0

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Answer: B

A proton and an alpha particle both enter a region of uniform magnetic field B, moving at right angles to the field B. if the radius of circular orbits for both the particles is equal and the kinetic energy acquired by proton is 1 MeV, the energy acquired by the alpha particle will be:

(1)

1 MeV

(2)

4 MeV

(3)

0.5 MeV

(4)

.5 MeV

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Answer: A

The input signal given to a CE amplifier having a voltage gain of 150 is Vi=2cos(15t+ π 3). The corresponding output signal will be:

(1)

300cos(15t+ 4π 3)

(2)

300cos(15t+ π 3)

(3)

75cos(15t+ 2π 3)

(4)

2cos(15t+ 5π 6)

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Answer: A

If dimensions of critical velocity vc of a liquid flowing through a tube are expressed as [ηxρyrz], where η,ρ and r are the coefficient of viscosity of liquid, density of liquid and radius of the tube respectively, then the values of x, y and z are given by:

(1)

1,−1,−1

(2)

−1,−1,1

(3)

−1,−1,−1

(4)

1,1,1

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Answer: A

A circuit contains an ammeter, a battery of 30 v and a resistance 40.8 ohm all connected in series. If the ammeter has coil of resistance 480 ohm and a shunt of 20 ohm, the reading in the ammeter will be:

(1)

1 A

(2)

0.5 A

(3)

0.25 A

(4)

2 A

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Answer: B

Water rises to a height ‘h’ in capillary tube. If the length of capillary tube above the surface of water is made less than ‘h’, then:

(1)

Water does not rise at all

(2)

Water rises upto the tip of capillary tube and then starts overflowing like a fountain

(3)

Water rises upto the top of capillary tube and stays there without overflowing

(4)

Water rises upto a point a little below the top and stays there

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Answer: C

In an astronomical telescope in normal adjustment a straight black line of the length L is drawn on inside part of objective lens. The eye-piece forms a real image of this line. The length of this image is I. The magnification of the telescope is:

(1)

L I

(2)

L I+1

(3)

L I−1

(4)

L+I L−I

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Answer: A

The value of coefficient of volume expansion of glycerin is 5× 10−4K−1. The fractional change in the density of glycerin for a rise of 40oC in its temperature is:

(1)

0.010

(2)

0.015

(3)

0.020

(4)

0.025

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Answer: C

A photoelectric surface is illuminated successively by monochromatic light of wavelength 𝜆 and 𝜆 2. If the maximum kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons in the second case is 3 times that in the first case, the work function of the surface of the material is: (h = Planck’s constant, c = speed of light)

(1)

ℎ𝑐 3𝜆

(2)

ℎ𝑐 2𝜆

(3)

ℎ𝑐 𝜆

(4)

2ℎ𝑐 𝜆

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Answer: B

A b eam of light consisting of red, green and blue colours is incident on a right angled prism. The refractive index of the material of the prism for the above red, green and blue wavelengths are 1.39,1.44 and 1.47 respectively. The prism will:

(1)

Separate the red colour part from the green and blue colours

(2)

Separate the blue colour part from the red and green colours

(3)

Separate all the three colours from one another

(4)

Not separate the three colours at all

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Answer: A

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