NEET PYQs · 2016 · Code A_P_W

NEET 2016 — Code A_P_W

Official NTA NEET-UG 2016 question paper, set A_P_W. 180 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with worked solutions and the official answer key.

1
System of Particles and Rotational Motion

From a disc of radius R and mass M, a circular hole of diameter R, whose rim passes through the centre is cut. What is the moment of inertia of the remaining part of the disc about a perpendicular axis, passing through the centre?

(1)

15 MR2/32

(2)

13 MR2/32

(3)

11 MR2/32

(4)

9 MR2/32

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Answer: B
2
Moving Charges and Magnetism

A square loop ABCD carrying a current i, is placed near and coplanar with a long straight conductor XY carrying a current I, the net force on the loop will be: NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST Phase-1 (Code:A-P-W) Answers & Solutions Physics www.vedantu.com 2

(1)

2μ0Ii 3π

(2)

μ0Ii 2π

(3)

2μ0IiL 3π

(4)

μ0IiL 2π

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Answer: A
3
Magnetism and Matter

The magnetic susceptibility is negative for:

(1)

diamagnetic material only

(2)

paramagnetic material only

(3)

ferromagnetic material only

(4)

paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials

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Answer: A
4
Waves

A siren emitting a sound of frequency 800 Hz moves away from an observer towards a cliff at a speed of 15 ms−1. Then, the frequency of sound that the observer hears in the echo reflected from the cliff is : (Take velocity of sound in air = 330 ms−1) www.vedantu.com 3

(1)

765 Hz

(2)

800 Hz

(3)

838 Hz

(4)

885 Hz

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Answer: C
5
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

A capacitor of 2μF is charged as shown in the diagram. When the switch S is turned to position 2, the percentage of its stored energy dissipated is:

(1)

0%

(2)

20%

(3)

75%

(4)

80%

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Answer: D
6
Wave Optics

In a diffraction pattern due to a single slit of width ‘a’, the first minimum is observed at an angle 30o when light of wavelength 5000 Å is incident on the slit. The first secondary maximum is observed at an angle of:

(1)

sin−1( 1 4)

(2)

sin−1( 2 3 )

(3)

sin−1( 1 2 )

(4)

sin−1( 3 4 )

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Answer: D
7
Gravitation

At what height from the surface of earth the gravitation potential and the value of g are −5.4 ×107J kg−2 and 6.0 ms−2 respectively? Take the radius of earth as 6400 km:

(1)

2600 km

(2)

1600 km

(3)

1400 km

(4)

2000 km

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Answer: A
8
Electromagnetic Waves

Out of the following options which one can be used to produce a propagating electromagnetic wave?

(1)

A charge moving at constant velocity

(2)

A stationary charge

(3)

A chargeless particle

(4)

An accelerating charge

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Answer: D
9
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Two identical charged spheres suspended from a common point by two massless strings of lengths 𝑙, are initially at a distance d(d < < 𝑙) apart because of their mutual repulsion. The charges begin to leak from both the spheres at a constant rate. As a result, the spheres approach each other with a velocity υ. Then υ varies as a function of the distance 𝑥 between the spheres, as

(1)

υ ∝ x 1 2

(2)

υ ∝ x

(3)

υ ∝ x−1 2

(4)

υ ∝ x−1

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Answer: C
10
Waves

A uniform rope of length L and mass m1, hangs vertically from a rigid support. A block of mass m2 is attached to the free end of the rope. A transverse pulse of wavelength λ1 is produced at the lower end of the rope. The wavelength of the pulse when it reaches the top of the rope is λ2. The ratio λ2/λ1 is:

(1)

√ m1 m2

(2)

√ m1+m2 m2

(3)

√ m1 m2

(4)

√ m1+m2 m1

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Answer: B
11
Thermodynamics

A refrigerator works between 4oC and 30oC. It is required to remove 600 calories of heat every second in order to keep the temperature of the refrigerated space constant. The power required is: (Take 1 cal = 4.2 Joules)

(1)

365 W

(2)

23.65 W

(3)

236.5 W www.vedantu.com 9

(4)

2365 W

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Answer: C
12
Waves

An air column, closed at one end and open at the other, resonates with a tuning fork when the smallest length of the column is 50 cm. The next larger length of the column resonating with the same tuning fork is:

(1)

66.7 cm

(2)

100 cm

(3)

150 cm

(4)

200 cm

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Answer: C
13
Semiconductor Electronics

Consider the junction diode as ideal. The value of current flowing through AB is:

(1)

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(2)

10−2 𝐴

(3)

10−1 𝐴

(4)

10−3 𝐴

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Answer: B
14
Current Electricity

The charge flowing through a resistance R varies with time t as Q =at− bt2 where a and b are positive constants. The total heat produced in R is :

(1)

a3R 6b

(2)

a3R 3b

(3)

a3R 2b

(4)

a3R b

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Answer: A
15
Thermal Properties of Matter

A black body is at a temperature of 5760 K. The energy of radiation emitted by the body at wavelength 250 nm is U1, at wavelength 500 nm is U2 and that at 1000 nm is U3. Wien’s constant, b = 2.88× 106 nmK. Which of the following is correct?

(1)

U1 = 0

(2)

U3 = 0

(3)

U1 > U2

(4)

U2 > U1

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Answer: C
16
Thermal Properties of Matter

Coefficient of linear expansion of brass and steel rods are α1 and α2. Lengths of brass and steel rods are 𝑙1 and 𝑙2 respectively. If (𝑙2 − 𝑙1) is maintained same at all temperatures, which one of the following relations holds good?

(1)

α1 2𝑙2 = α2 2𝑙1

(2)

α1𝑙2 2 = α2𝑙1 2

(3)

α1 2𝑙2 = α2 2𝑙1

(4)

α1𝑙1 = α2𝑙2

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Answer: D
17
Semiconductor Electronics

A npn transistor is connected in common emitter configuration in a given amplifier. A load resistance of 800 Ω is connected in the collector circuit and the voltage drop across it is 0.8 V. If the current amplification factor is 0.96 and the input resistance of the circuit is 192 Ω, the voltage gain and the power gain of the amplifier will respectively be:

(1)

4, 3.84

(2)

69, 3.84

(3)

4, 4

(4)

4, 3.69

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Answer: A
18
Wave Optics

The intensity at the maximum in a Young’s double slit experiment is I0. Distance between two slits is d = 5λ, where λ is the wavelength of light used in the experiment. What will be the intensity in front of one of the slits on the screen placed at a distance D =10 d?

(1)

I0

(2)

I0 4

(3)

3 4I0

(4)

I0 2

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Answer: D
19
System of Particles and Rotational Motion

A uniform circular disc of radius 50 cm at rest is free to tum about an axis which is perpendicular to its plane and passes through its centre. It is subjected to a torque which produces a constant angular acceleration of 2.0 rad s−2. Its net acceleration in ms−2 at the end of 2.0 s is approximately:

(1)

8.0

(2)

7.0

(3)

6.0

(4)

0

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Answer: A
20
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

An electron of mass m and a photon have same energy E. the ratio of de-Broglie wavelengths associated with them is: SS www.vedantu.com 14

(1)

1 c ( E 2m) 1 2

(2)

( E 2m) 1 2

(3)

c(2mE) 1 2

(4)

1 c ( 2m E ) 1 2 (c being velocity of light)

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Answer: A
21
System of Particles and Rotational Motion

A disk and a sphere of same radius but different masses roll off on two inclined planes of the same altitude and length. Which one of the two objects gets to the bottom of the plane first?

(1)

Disk

(2)

Sphere

(3)

Both reach at the same time

(4)

Depends on their masses

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Answer: B
22
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

The angle of incidence for a ray of light at a refracting surface of a prism is 45o. The angle of prism is 60o. If the ray suffers minimum deviation through the prism, the angle of minimum deviation and refractive index of the material of the prism respectively, are:

(1)

45o; 1 √2

(2)

30o; √2

(3)

45o;√2

(4)

30o; 1 √2

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Answer: B
23
Nuclei

When an α-particle of mass ‘m’ moving with velocity ‘v’ bombards on a heavy nucleus of charge ‘Ze’, its distance of closest approach from the nucleus depends on m as:

(1)

1 m

(2)

1 √m

(3)

1 m2

(4)

𝑚

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Answer: A
24
Motion in a Plane

A particle of mass 10 g moves along a circle of radius 6.4 cm with a constant tangential acceleration. What is the magnitude of this acceleration if the kinetic energy of the particle becomes equal to 8 ×10−4 J by the end of the second revolution after the beginning of the motion?

(1)

0.1 m/s2

(2)

0.15 m/s2

(3)

0.18 m/ s2

(4)

0.2m s2

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Answer: A
25
Kinetic Theory

The molecules of a given mass of a gas have r.m.s velocity of 200 ms−1 at 27oC and 1.0 ×105 Nm−2 pressure. When the temperature and pressure of the gas are respectively, 127oC and 0.05× 105 Nm−2, the r.m.s. velocity of its molecules in ms−1 is: www.vedantu.com 17

(1)

100√2

(2)

400 √3

(3)

100√2 3

(4)

100 3

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Answer: B
26
Moving Charges and Magnetism

A long straight wire of radius a carries a steady current I. the current is uniformly distributed over its cross- section. The ratio of the magnetic fields B and B′, at radial distances a 2 and 2a respectively, from the axis of the wire is:

(1)

1 4

(2)

1 2

(3)

1

(4)

4

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Answer: C
27
Motion in a Plane

A particle moves so that its position vector is given by r = cosωt x ̂ +sinωt y ̂. Where ω is a constant. Which of the following is true?

(1)

Velocity and acceleration both are perpendicular to r .

(2)

Velocity and acceleration both are parallel to r .

(3)

Velocity is perpendicular to r and acceleration is directed towards the origin.

(4)

Velocity is perpendicular to r and acceleration is directed away from the origin.

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Answer: C
28
Work Energy and Power

What is the minimum velocity with which a body of mass m must enter a vertical loop of radius R so that it can complete the loop? www.vedantu.com 19

(1)

√gR

(2)

√2gR

(3)

√3gR

(4)

√5gR

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Answer: D
29
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

When a metallic surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength λ, the stopping potential is V. If the same surface is illuminated with radiation of wavelength 2λ, the stopping potential is V 4. The threshold wavelength for the metallic surface is:

(1)

(2)

(3)

5 2λ

(4)

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Answer: D
30
Thermodynamics

A gas is compressed isothermally to half its initial volume. The same gas is compressed separately through an adiabatic process until its volume is again reduced to half. Then:

(1)

Compressing the gas isothermally will require more work to be done.

(2)

Compressing the gas through adiabatic process will require more work to be done.

(3)

Compressing the gas isothermally or adiabatically will require the same amount of work.

(4)

Which of the case (whether compression through isothermal or through adiabatic process) requires more work will depend upon the atomicity of the gas.

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Answer: B
31
Current Electricity

A potentiometer wire is 100 cm long and a constant potential difference is maintained across it. Two cells are connected in series first to support one another and then in opposite direction. The balance points are obtained at 50 cm and 10 cm from the positive end of the wire in the two cases. The ratio of emf’s is :

(1)

5 : 1

(2)

5 : 4

(3)

3 : 4

(4)

3 : 2

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Answer: D
32
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

A astronomical telescope has objective and eyepiece of focal lengths 40 cm and 4 cm respectively. To view an object 200 cm away from the objective, the lenses must be separated by a distance:

(1)

37.3 cm

(2)

46.0 cm

(3)

50.0 cm

(4)

54.0 cm

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Answer: D
33
Mechanical Properties of Fluids

Two non-mixing liquids of densities ρ and nρ(n > 1) are put in a container. The height of each liquid is h. A solid cylinder of length L and density d is put in this container. The cylinder floats with its axis vertical and length pL(p < 1) in the denser liquid. The density d is equal to:

(1)

{1 +(n + 1)p}ρ

(2)

{2 +(n + 1)p}ρ

(3)

{2 +(n − 1)p}ρ

(4)

{1 +(n − 1)p}ρ

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Answer: D
34
Semiconductor Electronics

To get output 1 for the following circuit, the correct choice for the input is:

(1)

A = 0,B = 1,C = 0

(2)

A = 1,B = 0,C = 0

(3)

A = 1,B = 1,C = 0

(4)

A = 1,B = 0,C = 1

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Answer: D
35
Thermal Properties of Matter

A piece of ice falls from a height h so that it melts completely. Only one-quarter of the heat produced is absorbed by the ice and all energy of ice gets converted into heat during its fall. The value of h is: [Latent heat of ice is 3.4 × 15 J/kg and g =10 N/kg] www.vedantu.com 23

(1)

34 km

(2)

544 km

(3)

136 km

(4)

68 km

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Answer: C
36
Gravitation

The ratio of escape velocity at earth (υe) to the escape velocity at a planet (υp) whose radius and mean density are twice as that of earth is:

(1)

1 ∶ 2

(2)

1 ∶ 2√2

(3)

1 ∶ 4

(4)

1 ∶√2

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Answer: B
37
Motion in a Plane

If the magnitude of sum of two vectors is equal to the magnitude of difference of the two vectors, the angle between these vectors is:

(1)

0𝑜

(2)

90𝑜

(3)

45𝑜

(4)

180𝑜

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Answer: B
38
Structure of Atom

Given the value of Rydberg constant is 107 m−1, the wave number of the last line of the Balmer series in hydrogen spectrum will be:

(1)

0.025× 104 m−1

(2)

0.5 ×107 m−1

(3)

0.25× 107 m−1

(4)

5 ×107 m−1

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Answer: C
39
Laws of Motion

A body of mass 1 kg begins to move under the action of a time dependent force F⃗ = (2t î + 3t2 ĵ)N, where î and ĵ are unit vectors along x and y axis. What power will be developed by the force at the time t?

(1)

(2t2 + 3t3)W

(2)

(2t2 + 4t4)W

(3)

(2t3 + 3t4)W

(4)

(2t3 + 3t5)W

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Answer: D
40
Alternating Current

An inductor 20 mH, a capacitor 50 μF and a resistor 40 Ω are connected in series across a source of emf V =10si n340 t. The power loss in A.C. circuit is :

(1)

0.51 W

(2)

0.67 W

(3)

0.76 W

(4)

0.89 W

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Answer: A
41
Motion in a Straight Line

If the velocity of a particle is υ =At+ Bt2, where A and B are constants, then the distance travelled by it between 1s and 2s is:

(1)

3 2A +4B

(2)

3A+ 7B

(3)

3 2 A + 7 3 B

(4)

A 2 + B 3

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Answer: C
42
Moving Charges and Magnetism

A long solenoid has 1000 turns. When a current of 4A flows through it the magnetic flux linked with each turn of the solenoid is 4 ×10−3 Wb. The self-inductance of the solenoid is:

(1)

4 H

(2)

3 H

(3)

2 H

(4)

1 H

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Answer: D
43
Alternating Current

A small signal voltage V(t)= V0 sinωt is applied across an ideal capacitor C:

(1)

Current I(t), legs voltage V(t) by 90o

(2)

Over a full cycle the capacitor C does not consume any energy from the voltage source

(3)

Current I(t) is in phase with voltage V(t).

(4)

Current I(t) leads voltage V(t) by 180o

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Answer: B
44
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Match the corresponding entries of column 1 with column 2. [Where m is the magnification produced by the mirror] Column 1 Column 2 (A) m= −2 (a) Convex mirror (B) m= −1 2 (b) Concave mirror (C) m= +2 (c) Real image (D) m= +1 2 (d) Virtual image www.vedantu.com 27

(1)

A → b and c; B→ b and c; C→ b and d; D→ a and d

(2)

A → a and c; B→ a and d; d→ a and b; D→ c and d

(3)

A → a and d; B→ b and c; C→ b and d; D→ b and c

(4)

A → c and d; B→ b and d; C→ b and c; D→ a and d

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Answer: A
45
Motion in a Plane

A car is negotiating a curved road of radius R. The road is banked at an angle θ. The coefficient of friction between the tyres of the car and the road is μs. The maximum safe velocity on this road is:

(1)

√gR2 μs+tanθ 1−μs tanθ

(2)

√gR μs+tanθ 1−μs tanθ

(3)

√ g R μs+tanθ 1−μstanθ

(4)

√ g R2 μs+tanθ 1−μstanθ

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Answer: B
46
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Consider the molecules CH4,NH3 and H2O. Which of the given statements is false?

(1)

The H – C – H bond angle in CH4, the H – N – H bond angle in NH3, and the H – O – H bond angle in H2O are all greater than 90o.

(2)

The H – O – H bond angle in H2O is larger than the H – C – H bond angle in CH4.

(3)

The H – O – H bond angle in H2O is smaller than the H – N – H bond angle in NH3.

(4)

The H – C – H bond angle in CH4 is larger than the H – N – H bond angle in NH3.

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Answer: B
47
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

In the reaction X and Y are:

(1)

X = 1 – Butyne ; Y = 3 – Hexyne

(2)

X = 2 – Butyne ; Y = 3 – Hexyne

(3)

X = 2 – Butyne ; Y = 2 – Hexyne

(4)

X = 1 – Butyne ; Y = 2 – Hexyne

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Answer: A
48
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Among the following, the correct order of acidity is:

(1)

HClO3 < HClO4 < HClO2 < HClO

(2)

HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4

(3)

HClO2 < HClO < HClO3 < HClO4

(4)

HClO4 < HClO2 < HClO < HClO3

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Answer: B
49
Chemical Kinetics

The rate of a first-order reaction is 0.04 mol l−1s−1 at 10 second and 0.03 mol l−1s−1 at 20 seconds after initiation of the reaction. The half-life period of the reaction is:

(1)

24.1 s

(2)

34.1 s

(3)

44.1 s

(4)

54.1 s

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Answer: A
50
Surface Chemistry

Which one of the following characteristics is associated with adsorption?

(1)

∆G is negative but ∆H and ∆S are positive

(2)

∆G,∆H and ∆S all are negative

(3)

∆G and ∆H are negative but ∆S is positive

(4)

∆G and ∆S are negative but ∆H is positive

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Answer: B
51
Classification of Elements and Periodicity

In which of the following options the order of arrangement does not agree with the variation of property indicated against it? www.vedantu.com 31

(1)

Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < F− (increasing ionic size)

(2)

B < C < N < O (increasing first ionization enthalpy)

(3)

I <Br< Cl< F (increasing electron gain enthalpy)

(4)

Li< Na< K <Rb (increasing metallic radius)

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Answer: B
52
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Which of the following statements is false?

(1)

Mg2+ ions form a complex with ATP.

(2)

Ca2+ ions are important in blood clotting.

(3)

Ca2+ ions are not important in maintaining the regular beating of the heart.

(4)

Mg2+ ions are important in the green parts of plants.

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Answer: C
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Hydrogen

Which of the following statements about hydrogen is incorrect?

(1)

Hydrogen has three isotopes of which tritium is the most common.

(2)

Hydrogen never acts as cation in ionic salts.

(3)

Hydronium ion, H3O+ exists freely in solution.

(4)

Dihydrogen does not act as a reducing agent.

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Answer: A
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Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

The correct statement regarding a carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha carbon, is:

(1)

A carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon never equilibrates with its corresponding enol.

(2)

A carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as aldehyde-ketone equilibration.

(3)

A carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as carbonylation.

(4)

A carbonyl compound with a hydrogen atom on its alpha-carbon rapidly equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as keto-enol tautomerism.

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Answer: D
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Equilibrium

MY and NY3, two nearly insoluble salts, have the same Ksp values of 6.2 ×10−13 at room temperature. Which statement would be true in regard to MY and NY3?

(1)

The molar solubilities of MY and NY3 in water are identical.

(2)

The molar solubility of MY in water is less than that of NY3.

(3)

The salts MY and NY3 are more soluble in 0.5 M KY than in pure water.

(4)

The addition of the salt of KY to solution of MY and NY3 will have no effect on their solubilities.

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Answer: B
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Biomolecules

In a protein molecule various amino acids are linked together by:

(1)

α-glycosidic bond

(2)

β- glycosidic bond

(3)

Peptide bond

(4)

Dative bond

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Answer: C
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Polymers

Nutural rubber has:

(1)

All cis – configuration

(2)

All trans – configuration

(3)

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(4)

Random cis – and trans – configuration

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Answer: A
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General Principles of Isolation of Elements

Match items of column I with the items of column II and assign the correct code:

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Cyanide process(i) Ultrapure Ge
(b) Froth floatation process(ii) Dressing of ZnS
(c) Electrolytic reduction(iii) Extraction of Al
(d) Zone refining(iv) Extraction of Au (v) Purification of Ni
(1)

(a) ( b) ( c) (iv) (ii) (iii) (d) (i)

(2)

(a) ( b) ( c) (ii) (iii) (i) (d) (v)

(3)

(a) (b) ( c) (i) ( ii) (iii) (d) (iv)

(4)

(a) ( b) ( c) (iii) (iv) (v) (d) (i)

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Answer: A
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Redox Reactions

Which one of the following statements is correct when SO2 is passed through acidified K2Cr2O7 solution?

(1)

The solution turns blue.

(2)

The solution is decolourized.

(3)

SO2 is reduced.

(4)

Green Cr2(SO4)3 is formed.

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Answer: D
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The d and f Block Elements

The electronic configurations of Eu (Atomic no. 63), Gd (Atomic NO. 64) and Tb (Atomic No. 65) are:

(1)

[Xe]4f76s2 ,[Xe]4f86s2 and [Xe]4f85d16s2

(2)

[Xe]4f65d16s2 ,[Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f96s2

(3)

[Xe]4f65d16s2 ,[Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f85d16s2

(4)

[Xe]4f76s2 ,[Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f96s2

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Answer: D
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Structure of Atom

Two electrons occupying the same orbital are distinguished by:

(1)

Principal quantum number

(2)

Magnetic quantum number

(3)

Azimuthal quantum number

(4)

Spin quantum number

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Answer: D
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The p-Block Elements

When copper is heated with conc. HNO3 it produces:

(1)

Cu(NO3)2 and NO2

(2)

Cu(NO3)2 and NO

(3)

Cu(NO3)2,NO and NO2

(4)

Cu(NO3)2 and N2O

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Answer: A
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Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Which of the following reagents would distinguish cis-cyclopenta-1, 2-diol from the trans-isomer?

(1)

Acetone

(2)

Ozone

(3)

MnO2

(4)

Aluminium isopropoxide

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Answer: A
64
Thermodynamics

The correct thermodynamic conditions for the spontaneous reaction at all temperatures is:

(1)

∆H < 0 and ∆S = 0

(2)

∆H > 0 and ∆S < 0

(3)

∆H < 0 and ∆S > 0

(4)

∆H < 0 and ∆S < 0

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Answer: C
65
The Solid State

Lithium has a bcc structure. Its density is 530 kg m−3 and its atomic mass is 6.94 g mol−1. Calculated the edge len gth of a unit cell of Lithium metal. (NA = 6.02× 1023 mol−1)

(1)

154 pm

(2)

352 pm

(3)

527 pm

(4)

264 pm

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Answer: B
66
The p-Block Elements

Which one of the following orders is correct for the bond dissociation enthalpy of halogen molecules?

(1)

I2 > Br2 > Cl2 > F2

(2)

Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2

(3)

Br2 > I2 > F2 > Cl2

(4)

F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2

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Answer: B
67
Biomolecules

Which of the following is an analgesic?

(1)

Novalgin

(2)

Penicillin

(3)

Streptomycin

(4)

Chloromycetin

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Answer: A
68
States of Matter

Equal moles of hydrogen and oxygen gases are placed in a container with a pin-hole through which both can escape. What fraction of the oxygen escape in the time required for one-half of the hydrogen to escape?

(1)

1 8

(2)

1 4

(3)

3 8

(4)

1 2

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Answer: A
69
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

Consider the nitration of benzene using mixed conc. H2SO4 and HNO3. If a large amount of KHSO4 is added to the mixture, the rate of nitration will be:

(1)

Faster

(2)

Slower

(3)

Unchanged

(4)

Doubled

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Answer: B
70
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Predict the correct order among the following:

(1)

Lone pair – lone pair > lone pair – bond pair > bond pair – bond pair

(2)

Lone pair – lone pair > bond pair – bond pair > lone pair – bond pair

(3)

Bond pair – bond pair > lone pair – bond pair > lone pair – lone pair

(4)

Lone pair – bond pair > bond pair – bond pair > lone pair – lone pair

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Answer: A
71
The p-Block Elements

The product obtained as a result of a reaction of nitrogen with CaC2 is:

(1)

Ca(CN)2

(2)

CaCN

(3)

CaCN3

(4)

Ca2CN

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Answer: A
72
Thermodynamics

Consider the following liquid – vapour equilibrium. Liquid ⇌ Vapour Which of the following relations is correct?

(1)

dlnG dT2 = ∆Hυ RT2

(2)

dlnP dT = −∆Hυ RT

(3)

dlnP dT2 = −∆Hυ T2

(4)

dlnP dT = ∆Hυ RT2

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Answer: D
73
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Match the compounds given in column I with the hybridization and shape given in column II and mark the correct option. www.vedantu.com 38

Column - IColumn - II
(a) XeF6(i) Distorted octahedral
(b) XeO3(ii) Square planar
(c) XeOF4(iii) Pyramidal
(d) XeF4(iv) Square pyramidal
(1)

(a) ( b) ( c) (i) ( iii) (iv) (d) (ii)

(2)

(a) (b) ( c) (i) ( ii) (iv) (d) (iii)

(3)

(a) ( b) ( c) (iv) (iii) (i) (d) (ii)

(4)

(a) ( b) (c) (iv) ( i) ( ii) (d) (iii)

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Answer: A
74
Coordination Compounds

Which of the following has longest C – O bond length? (Free C – O bond length in CO is 1.128 Å).

(1)

Ni(CO)4

(2)

[Co(CO)4]⊖

(3)

[Fe(CO)4]2 −

(4)

[Mn(CO)6]+

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Answer: C
75
Electrochemistry

The pressure of H2 required to make the potential of H2 – electrode zero in pure water at 298 k is:

(1)

10−14 atm

(2)

10−12 atm

(3)

10−10 atm

(4)

10−4 atm

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Answer: A
76
Chemical Kinetics

The addition of a catalyst during a chemical reaction alters which of the following quantities?

(1)

Entropy

(2)

Internal energy

(3)

Enthalpy

(4)

Activation energy

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Answer: D
77
The Solid State

The ionic radii of 𝐴+ and 𝐵− ions are 0.98 × 10−10𝑚 and 1.81× 10−10 𝑚. The coordination number of each ion in AB is

(1)

6

(2)

4

(3)

8

(4)

2

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Answer: A
78
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Which is the correct statement for the given acids?

(1)

Phosphinic acid is a diprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a monoprotic acid.

(2)

Phosphinic acid is a monoprotic acid while phosphonic acid is a diprotic acid.

(3)

Both are triprotic acids

(4)

Both are diprotic acids

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Answer: B
79
Surface Chemistry

Fog is a colloidal solution of:

(1)

Liquid in gas

(2)

Gas in liquid

(3)

Solid in gas www.vedantu.com 40

(4)

Gas in gas

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Answer: A
80
Solutions

Which of the following statements about the composition of the vapour over an ideal 1 : 1 molar mixture of benzene and toluene is correct? Assume that the temperature is constant at 25𝑜𝐶. (Given vapour pressure data at 25𝑜𝐶, benzene = 12.8 kPa, toluene = 3.85 kPa)

(1)

The vapour will contain a higher percentage of benzene.

(2)

The vapour will contain a higher percentage of toluene.

(3)

The vapour will contain equal amounts of benzene and toluene.

(4)

Not enough information is given to make a prediction.

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Answer: A
81
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

The correct statement regarding the comparison of staggered and eclipsed conformations of ethane, is:

(1)

The staggered conformation of ethane is less stable than eclipsed conformation, because staggered conformation has torsional strain.

(2)

The eclipsed conformation of ethane is more stable than staggered conformation, because eclipsed conformation has no torsional strain.

(3)

The eclipsed conformation of ethane is more stable than staggered conformation even though the eclipsed conformation has torsional strain.

(4)

The staggered conformation of ethane is more stable than eclipsed conformation, because staggered conformation has no torsional strain.

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Answer: D
82
Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

The reaction Can be classified as:

(1)

Williamson ether synthesis reaction

(2)

Alcohol formation reaction

(3)

Dehydration reaction

(4)

Williamson alcohol synthesis reaction

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Answer: A
83
Amines

The product formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine is:

(1)

Schiff base

(2)

Ketone

(3)

Carboxylic acid

(4)

Aromatic acid

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Answer: A
84
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

Which of the following biphenyls is optically active? www.vedantu.com 42

(1)

(Image option — will be added soon) (1)

(2)

(Image option — will be added soon) (2)

(3)

(Image option — will be added soon) (3)

(4)

(Image option — will be added soon) (4)

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Answer: B
85
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

For the following reactions: a. 𝐶𝐻3𝐶𝐻2𝐶𝐻2𝐵𝑟 + 𝐾𝑂𝐻 → 𝐶𝐻3𝐶𝐻 = 𝐶𝐻2 + 𝐾𝐵𝑟 + 𝐻2𝑂 b. www.vedantu.com 43 c. Which of the following statements is correct?

(1)

a and b are elimination reactions and c is addition reaction.

(2)

a is elimination, b is substitution and c is addition reaction.

(3)

a is elimination, b and c are substitution reactions.

(4)

a is substitution, b and c are addition reactions.

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Answer: B
86
Solutions

At 100𝑜𝐶 the vapour pressure of a solution of 6.5 g of a solute in 100 g water is 732 mm. If 𝐾𝑏 = 0.52, the boiling point of this solution will be:

(1)

101𝑜𝐶

(2)

100𝑜𝐶

(3)

102𝑜𝐶

(4)

103𝑜𝐶

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Answer: A
87
Biomolecules

The correct statement regarding RNA and DNA, respectively is:

(1)

The sugar component in RNA is arabinose and the sugar component in DNA is 2’-deoxyribose.

(2)

The sugar component in RNA is ribose and the sugar component in DNA is 2’-deoxyribose.

(3)

The sugar component in RNA is arabinose and the sugar component in DNA is ribose.

(4)

The sugar component in RNA is 2’-deoxyribose and the sugar component in DNA is arabinose.

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Answer: B
88
Amines

The correct statement regarding the basicity of aryl amines is:

(1)

Aryl amines are generally less basic than alkyl amines because the nitrogen lone-pair electrons are delocalized by interaction with the aromatic ring π electron system.

(2)

Aryl amines are generally more basic than alkyl amines because the nitrogen lone-pair electrons are not delocalized by interaction with the aromatic ring π electron system.

(3)

Aryl amines are generally more basic than alkyl amines because of aryl group.

(4)

Aryl amines are generally more basic than alkyl amines, because the nitrogen atom in aryl amines is sp- hybridized.

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Answer: A
89
Biomolecules

Which one given below is a non-reducing sugar?

(1)

Maltose

(2)

Lactose

(3)

Glucose

(4)

Sucrose

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Answer: D
90
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

The pair of electron in the given carbanion, CH3C ≡ C⊖ is present in which of the following orbitals? www.vedantu.com 46

(1)

2p

(2)

sp3

(3)

sp2

(4)

sp

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Answer: D
91
Organisms and Populations

Gause's principle of competitive exclusion states that:

(1)

More abundant species will exclude the less abundant species through competition

(2)

Competition for the same resources excludes species having different food preferences

(3)

No two species can occupy the same niche indefinitely for the same limiting resources

(4)

Larger organisms exclude smaller ones through competition

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Answer: C
92
Biomolecules

The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by:

(1)

Hydrogen bonds

(2)

Phosphodiester bond

(3)

Covalent bond

(4)

Disulphide bridges

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Answer: D
93
Plant Kingdom

The coconut water from tender coconut represents:

(1)

Endocarp

(2)

Fleshy mesocarp

(3)

Free nuclear proembryo

(4)

Free nuclear endosperm

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Answer: D
94
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids?

(1)

They lack a protein coat

(2)

They are smaller than viruses

(3)

They cause infections

(4)

Their RNA is of high molecular weight

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Answer: D
95
Animal Kingdom

Which of the following features is not present in the Phylum – Arthropoda?

(1)

Chitinous exoskeleton

(2)

Metameric segmentation

(3)

Parapodia

(4)

Jointed appendages

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Answer: C
96
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Which of the following most appropriately describes hemophilia?

(1)

Recessive gene disorder

(2)

X – linked recessive gene disorder

(3)

Chromosomal disorder

(4)

Dominant gene disorder

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Answer: B
97
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Emerson’s enhancement effect and Red drop have been instrumental in the discovery of:

(1)

Photophosphorylation and non – cyclic electron transport

(2)

Two photosystems operating simultaneously

(3)

Photophosphorylation and cyclic electron transport

(4)

Oxidative phosphorylation

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Answer: B
98
Plant Growth and Development

In which of the following, all three are macronutrients?

(1)

Boron, zinc, manganese

(2)

Iron, copper, molybdenum

(3)

Molybdenum, magnesium, manganese

(4)

Nitrogen, nickel, phosphorus www.vedantu.com 49

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Answer: D
99
Human Health and Disease

Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking:

(1)

Emphysema

(2)

Asthma

(3)

Respiratory acidosis

(4)

Respiratory alkalosis

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Answer: A
100
Ecosystem

A system of rotating crops with legume or grass pasture to improve soil structure and fertility is called:

(1)

Ley farming

(2)

Contour farming

(3)

Strip farming

(4)

Shifting agriculture

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Answer: A
101
Cell The Unit of Life

Mitochondria and chloroplast are: (i) Semi – autonomous organelles (ii) Formed by division of pre – existing organelles and they contain DNA but lack protein synthesizing machinery Which one of the following options is correct?

(1)

Both (i) and (ii) are correct

(2)

(ii) is true but (i) is false

(3)

(i) is true but (ii) is false

(4)

Both (i) and (ii) are false

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Answer: C
102
Reproductive Health

In context of Amniocentesis, which of the following statement is incorrect? www.vedantu.com 50

(1)

It is usually done when a woman is between 14 – 16 weeks pregnant

(2)

It is used for prenatal sex determination

(3)

It can be used for detection of Down syndrome

(4)

It can be used for detection of Cleft palate

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Answer: D
103
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

In a chloroplast the highest number of protons are found in:

(1)

Stroma

(2)

Lumen of thylakoids

(3)

Inter membrane space

(4)

Antennae complex

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Answer: B
104
Human Health and Disease

Photosensitive compound in human eye is made up of:

(1)

Guanosine and Retinol

(2)

Opsin and Retinal

(3)

Opsin and Retinol

(4)

Guanosine and Retinol

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Answer: B
105
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Spindle fibres attach on to:

(1)

Telomere of the chromosome

(2)

Kinetochore of the chromosome

(3)

Centromere of the chromosome

(4)

Kinetosome of the chromosome

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Answer: B
106
Biodiversity and Conservation

Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India?

(1)

Gangetic shark

(2)

River dolphin

(3)

Blue whale

(4)

Sea – horse

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Answer: B
107
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which of the following is required as inducer(s) for the expression of Lac operon?

(1)

Glucose

(2)

Galactose

(3)

Lactose

(4)

Lactose and galactose

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Answer: C
108
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Which of the following pairs of hormones are not antagonistic (having opposite effects) to each other?

(1)

Parathormone - Calcitonin

(2)

Insulin - Glucagon

(3)

Aldosterone - Atrial Natriuretic Factor

(4)

Relaxin - Inhibin

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Answer: D
109
Cell The Unit of Life

Microtubules are the constituents of:

(1)

Cilia, Flagella and Peroxisomes

(2)

Spindle fibres, centrioles and cilia

(3)

Centrioles, spindle fibres and chromatin

(4)

Centrosome, Nucleosome and Centrioles

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Answer: B
110
Cell The Unit of Life

A complex of ribosomes attached to single strand of RNA is known as:

(1)

Polysome

(2)

Polymer

(3)

Polypeptide

(4)

Okazaki fragment

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Answer: A
111
Human Reproduction

Fertilization in humans is practically feasible only if:

(1)

The sperms are transported into vagina just after the release of ovum in fallopian tube

(2)

The ovum and sperms are transported simultaneously to ampullary – isthmic junction of the fallopian tube

(3)

The ovum and sperms are transported simultaneously to ampullary – isthmic junction of the cervix

(4)

The sperms are transported into cervix within 48 hrs. of release of ovum in uterus

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Answer: B
112
Human Health and Disease

Asthma may be attributed to:

(1)

Bacterial infection of the lungs

(2)

Allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs www.vedantu.com 53

(3)

Inflammation of the trachea

(4)

Accumulation of fluid in the lung

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Answer: B
113
Plant Growth and Development

The avena curvature is used for bioassay of:

(1)

ABA

(2)

GA3

(3)

IAA

(4)

Ethylene

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Answer: C
114
Plant Kingdom

The standard petal of papilionaceous corolla is also called:

(1)

Carina

(2)

Pappus

(3)

Vexillum

(4)

Corona

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Answer: C
115
Plant Kingdom

Tricarpellary, syncarpous gynoecium is found in flowers of:

(1)

Liliaceae

(2)

Solanaceae

(3)

Fabaceae

(4)

Poaceae www.vedantu.com 54

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Answer: A
116
Plant Kingdom

One of the major components of cell wall of most fungi is:

(1)

Chitin

(2)

Peptidoglycan

(3)

Cellulose

(4)

Hemicellulose

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Answer: A
117
Human Reproduction

Select the incorrect statement:

(1)

FSH stimulates the sertoli cells which help in spermiogenesis

(2)

LH triggers ovulation in ovary

(3)

LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase

(4)

LH triggers secretion of androgens from the Leydig cells

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Answer: C
118
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

In meiosis crossing over is initiated at:

(1)

Pachytene

(2)

Leptotene

(3)

Zygotene

(4)

Diplotene

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Answer: A
119
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

A tall true breeding garden pea plant is crossed with a dwarf true breeding garden pea plant. When the 𝐹1 plants were selfed the resulting genotypes were in the ratio

(1)

1 : 2 : 1 :: Tall homozygous : Tall heterozygous : Dwarf

(2)

1 : 2 : 1 :: Tall heterozygous : Tall homozygous : Dwarf www.vedantu.com 55

(3)

3 : 1 :: Tall : Dwarf

(4)

3 : 1 :: Dwarf : Tall

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Answer: A
120
Biodiversity and Conservation

Which of the following is the most important cause of animals and plants being driven to extinction ?

(1)

Over – exploitation

(2)

Alien species invasion

(3)

Habitat loss and fragmentation

(4)

Co – extinctions

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Answer: C
121
Ecosystem

Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of cropland ecosystem?

(1)

Absence of soil organisms

(2)

Least genetic diversity

(3)

Absence of weeds

(4)

Ecological succession

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Answer: B
122
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Changes in GnRH pulse frequency in females is controlled by circulating levels of:

(1)

Estrogen and progesterone

(2)

Estrogen and inhibin

(3)

Progesterone only

(4)

Progesterone and inhibin

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Answer: A
123
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

Which of the following is not a feature of the plasmids?

(1)

Independent replication

(2)

Circular structure

(3)

Transferable

(4)

Single – stranded

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Answer: D
124
Animal Kingdom

Which of the following features is not present in Periplaneta americana?

(1)

Schizocoelom as body cavity

(2)

Indeterminate and radial cleavage during embryonic development

(3)

Exoskeleton composed of N – acetylglucosamine

(4)

Metamerically segmented body

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Answer: B
125
Human Health and Disease

In higher vertebrates, the immune system can distinguish self – cells and non – self. If this property is lost due to genetic abnormality and it attacks self – cells, then it leads to:

(1)

Allergic response

(2)

Graft rejection

(3)

Auto – immune disease

(4)

Active immunity

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Answer: C
126
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Column – I Column – II (a) Dominance (i) Many genes govern a single character (b) Codominance (ii) In a heterozygous organism only one allele expresses itself (c) Pleiotropy (iii) In a heterozygous organism both alleles express themselves fully (d) Polygenic inheritance (iv) A single gene influences many characters

(1)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)

(2)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

(3)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)

(4)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)

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Answer: B
127
Biodiversity and Conservation

Joint Forest Management Concept was introduced in India during:

(1)

1960s

(2)

1970s

(3)

1980s

(4)

1990s

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Answer: C
128
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Pick out the correct statements: (i) Hemophilia is a sex – linked recessive disease (ii) Down’s syndrome is due to aneuploidy (iii) Phenylketonuria is an autosomal recessive gene disorder (iv) Sickle cell anaemia is an autosomal recessive gene disorder

(1)

(i) and (iv) are correct

(2)

(ii) and (iv) are correct

(3)

(i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

(4)

(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

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Answer: D
129
Plant Kingdom

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

(1)

Cyanobacteria are also called blue – green algae

(2)

Golden algae are also called desmids www.vedantu.com 59

(3)

Eubacteria are also called false bacteria

(4)

Phycomycetes are also called algal fungi

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Answer: C
130
Plant Kingdom

Proximal end of the filament of stamen is attached to the:

(1)

Anther

(2)

Connective

(3)

Placenta

(4)

Thalamus or petal

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Answer: D
131
Human Reproduction

Which of the following approaches does not give the defined action of contraceptive?

(1)

Barrier methods Prevent fertilization

(2)

Intra uterine devices Increase phagocytosis of sperms, suppress sperm motility and fertilizing capacity of sperms

(3)

Hormonal contraceptives Prevent retard⁄ entry of sperms, prevent ovulation and fertilization

(4)

Vasectomy Prevents spermatogenesis

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Answer: D
132
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

The taq polymerase enzyme is obtained from:

(1)

Thermus aquaticus

(2)

Thiobacillus ferroxidans

(3)

Bacillus subtilis

(4)

Pseudomonas putida

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Answer: A
133
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Identify the correct statement on ‘inhibin’:

(1)

Inhibits the secretion of LH, FSH and Prolactin

(2)

Is produced by granulose cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH

(3)

Is produced by granulose cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH

(4)

Is produced by nurse cells in testes and inhibits the secretion of LH

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Answer: B
134
Plant Kingdom

Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?

(1)

Flower

(2)

Leaf

(3)

Stem

(4)

R oot

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Answer: D
135
Human Health and Disease

Antivenom injection contains preformed antibodies while polio drops that are administered into the body contain:

(1)

Activated pathogens

(2)

Harvested antibodies

(3)

Gamma globulin

(4)

Attenuated pathogens

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Answer: D
136
Cell The Unit of Life

Which one of the following cell organelles is enclosed by a single membrane?

(1)

Mitochondria

(2)

Chloroplasts

(3)

Lysosomes

(4)

Nuclei

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Answer: C
137
Locomotion and Movement

Lack of relaxation between successive stimuli in sustained muscle contraction is known as:

(1)

Spasm

(2)

Fatigue

(3)

Tetanus

(4)

Tonus

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Answer: C
138
Morphology of Flowering Plants

Which of the following is not a stem modification?

(1)

Pitcher of Nepenthes

(2)

Thorns of citrus

(3)

Tendrils of cucumber

(4)

Flattened structures of Opuntia

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Answer: A
139
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Water soluble pigments found in plant cell vacuoles are:

(1)

Xanthophylls www.vedantu.com 62

(2)

Chlorophylls

(3)

Carotenoids

(4)

Anthocyanins

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Answer: D
140
Plant Kingdom

Select the correct statement:

(1)

Gymnosperms are both homosporous and heterosporous

(2)

Salvinia, ginkgo and pinus all are gymnosperms

(3)

Sequoia is one of the tallest trees

(4)

The leaves of gymnosperms are not well adapted to extremes of climate

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Answer: C
141
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

Which of the following is not required for any of the techniques of DNA fingerprinting available at present?

(1)

Polymerase chain reaction

(2)

Zinc finger analysis

(3)

Restriction enzymes

(4)

DNA – DNA hybridization

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Answer: B
142
Structural Organisation in Animals

Which type of tissue correctly matches with its location?

(1)

Tissue Location Smooth muscle Wall of intestine

(2)

Tissue Location Areolar tissue Tendons

(3)

Tissue Location www.vedantu.com 63 Transitional epithelium Tip of nose

(4)

Tissue Location Cuboidal epithelium Lining of stomach

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Answer: A
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Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

A plant in your garden avoids photorespiratory losses, has improved water use efficiency, shows high rates of photosynthesis at high temperatures and has improved efficiency of nitrogen utilization. In which of the following physiological groups would you assign this plant?

(1)

𝐶3

(2)

𝐶4

(3)

CAM

(4)

Nitrogen fixer

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Answer: B
144
Animal Kingdom

Which of the following structures is homologus to the wing of a bird?

(1)

Dorsal fin of a shark

(2)

Wing of a moth

(3)

Hind limb of rabbit

(4)

Flipper of whale

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Answer: D
145
Animal Kingdom

Which of the following characteristic features always holds true for the corresponding group of animals?

(1)

www.vedantu.com 64 Cartilaginous endoskeleton Chondrichthyes

(2)

Viviparous Mammalia

(3)

Possess a mouth with an upper and a lower jaw Chordata

(4)

3 – chambered heart with one incompletely divided ventricle Reptilia

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Answer: A
146
Cancer

Which of the following statements is not true for cancer cells in relation to mutations?

(1)

Mutations in proto – oncogenes accelerate the cell cycle

(2)

Mutations destroy telomerase inhibitor

(3)

Mutations inactivate the cell control

(4)

Mutations inhibit production of telomerase

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Answer: D
147
Chemical Coordination and Integration

The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:

(1)

Melatonin and Serotonin

(2)

Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine

(3)

Estrogen and Progesterone

(4)

Cortisol and Cortisone

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Answer: A
148
Origin of Life

Following are the two statements regarding the origin of life: (i) The earliest organisms that appeared on the earth were non-green and presumably anaerobes. (ii) The first autotrophic organisms were the chemoautotrophs that never released oxygen. Of the above statements which one of the following options is correct?

(1)

(i) is correct but (ii) is false

(2)

(ii) is correct but (i) is false

(3)

Both (i) and (ii) are correct

(4)

Both (i) and (ii) are false

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Answer: C
149
Body Fluids and Circulation

Reduction in pH of blood will:

(1)

Reduce the rate of heart beat

(2)

Reduce the blood supply to the brain

(3)

Decrease the affinity of hemoglobin with oxygen

(4)

Release bicarbonate ions by the liver

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Answer: C
150
Evolution

Analogous structures are a result of:

(1)

Divergent evolution

(2)

Convergent evolution

(3)

Shared ancestry

(4)

Stabilizing selection

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Answer: B
151
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

Which of the following is a restriction endonuclease?

(1)

Hind II

(2)

Protease

(3)

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(4)

RNase

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Answer: A
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Ecosystem

The term ecosystem was coined by:

(1)

E.P. Odum

(2)

A.G. Tansley

(3)

E. Haeckel

(4)

E. Warming

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Answer: B
153
Plant Kingdom

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

(1)

Sucrose is a disaccharide

(2)

Cellulose is a polysaccharide

(3)

Uracil is a pyrimidine

(4)

Glycine is a sulphur containing amino acid

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Answer: D
154
Plant Kingdom

In bryophytes and pteridophytes, transport of male gametes requires:

(1)

Wind

(2)

Insects

(3)

Birds

(4)

Water

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Answer: D
155
Ecosystem

When does the growth rate of a population following the logistic model equal zero? The logistic model is given as 𝑑𝑁 𝑑𝑡⁄ = 𝑟𝑁(1 − 𝑁 𝐾⁄ ):

(1)

When 𝑁 𝐾⁄ is exactly one

(2)

When N nears the carrying capacity of the habitat

(3)

When 𝑁 𝐾⁄ equals zero www.vedantu.com 67

(4)

When death rate is greater than birth rate

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Answer: A
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Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Which one of the following statements is not true?

(1)

Tapetum helps in the dehiscence of anther

(2)

Exine of pollen grains is made up of sporopollenin

(3)

Pollen grains of many species cause severe allegies

(4)

Stored pollen in liquid nitrogen can be used in the crop breeding programmes

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Answer: A
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Ecosystem

Which of the following would appear as the pioneer organisms on bare rocks?

(1)

Lichens

(2)

Liverworts

(3)

Mosses

(4)

Green algae

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Answer: A
158
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which one of the following is the starter codon?

(1)

AUG

(2)

UGA

(3)

UAA

(4)

UAG

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Answer: A
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Animal Kingdom

Which one of the following characteristics is not shared by birds and mammals? www.vedantu.com 68

(1)

Ossified endoskeleton

(2)

Breathing using lungs

(3)

Viviparity

(4)

Warm blooded nature

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Answer: C
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The Living World

Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?

(1)

Biological names can be written in any language

(2)

The first words in a biological name represents the genus name, and the second is a specific epithet

(3)

The names are written in Latin and are italicized

(4)

When written by hand, the names are to be underlined

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Answer: A
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Body Fluids and Circulation

Blood pressure in the pulmonary artery is:

(1)

Same as that in the aorta

(2)

More than that in the carotid

(3)

More than that in the pulmonary vein

(4)

Less than that in the venae cavae

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Answer: C
162
Morphology of Flowering Plants

Cotyledon of maize grain is called:

(1)

Plumule

(2)

Coleorhiza

(3)

Coleoptile

(4)

Scutellum

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Answer: D
163
Human Health and Disease

In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the:

(1)

Gastrin secreting cells

(2)

Parietal cells

(3)

Peptic cells

(4)

Acidic cells

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Answer: B
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Biodiversity and Conservation

Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers:

(1)

Nitrous oxide

(2)

Ozone

(3)

Ammonia

(4)

Methane

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Answer: B
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Biological Classification

Chrysophytes, Euglenoids, Dinoflagellates and Slime moulds are included in the kingdom:

(1)

Monera

(2)

Protista

(3)

Fungi

(4)

Animalia

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Answer: B
166
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Water vapour comes out from the plant leaf through the stomatal opening. Through the same stomatal opening carbon dioxide diffuses into the plant during photosynthesis. Reason out the above statements using one of following options:

(1)

Both processes cannot happen simultaneously

(2)

Both processes can happen together because the diffusion coefficient of water and 𝐶𝑂2 is different

(3)

The above processes happen only during night time

(4)

One process occurs during day time, and the other at night www.vedantu.com 70

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Answer: B
167
Excretory Products and their Elimination

In mammals, which blood vessel would normally carry largest amount of urea?

(1)

Renal vein

(2)

Dorsal aorta

(3)

Hepatic vein

(4)

Hepatic portal vein

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Answer: C
168
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Seed formation without fertilization in flowering plants involves the process of:

(1)

Sporulation

(2)

Budding

(3)

Somatic hybridization

(4)

Apomixis

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Answer: D
169
Biotechnology and its Applications

Which of the following is wrongly matched in the given table?

(1)

Microbe Product Application Trichoderma polysporum Cyclosporin A Immunosuppressive drug

(2)

Microbe Product Application Monascus purpureus Statins Lowering of blood cholesterol

(3)

Microbe Product Application Streptococcus Streptokinase Removal of clot from blood vessel www.vedantu.com 71

(4)

Microbe Product Application Clostridium butylicum Lipase Removal of oil stains

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Answer: D
170
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

In a testcross involving 𝐹1 dihybrid flies, more parental – type offspring were produced than the recombinant – type offspring. This indicates:

(1)

The two genes are located on two different chromosomes

(2)

Chromosomes failed to separate during meiosis

(3)

The two genes are linked and present on the same chromosome

(4)

Both of the characters are controlled by more than one gene

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Answer: C
171
Locomotion and Movement

It is much easier for a small animal to run uphill than for a large animal, because:

(1)

It is easier to carry a small body weight.

(2)

Smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate.

(3)

Small animals have a lower O2 requirement

(4)

The efficiency of muscles in large animals is less than in the small animals.

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Answer: B
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Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?

(1)

Spindle fibres

(2)

Disappearance of nucleolus

(3)

Chromosome movement

(4)

Synapsis

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Answer: D
173
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Which of the following statements is not correct?

(1)

Pollen grains of many species can germinate on the stigma of a flower, but only one pollen tube of the same species grows into the style.

(2)

Insects that consume pollen or nectar without bringing about pollination are called pollen nerctar⁄ robbers.

(3)

Pollen germination and pollen tube growth are regulated by chemical components of pollen interacting with those of the pistil.

(4)

Some reptiles have also been reported as pollinators in some plant species.

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Answer: A
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Plant Kingdom

Specialized epidermal cells surrounding the guard cells are called:

(1)

Complementary cells

(2)

Subsidiary cells

(3)

Bulliform cells

(4)

Lenticels

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Answer: B
175
Human Health and Disease

Which of the following guards the opening of hepatopancreatic duct into the duodenum?

(1)

Semilunar valve

(2)

Ileocaecal valve

(3)

Pyloric sphincter www.vedantu.com 73

(4)

Sphincter of Oddi

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Answer: D
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Morphology of Flowering Plants

Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as:

(1)

Cladodes

(2)

Phyllodes

(3)

Phylloclades

(4)

Scales

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Answer: C
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Microbes in Human Welfare

The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals, include the:

(1)

Halophiles

(2)

Thermoacidophiles

(3)

Methanogens

(4)

Eubacteria

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Answer: C
178
Ecosystem

A river with an inflow of domestic sewage rich in organic waste may result in:

(1)

Drying of the river very soon due to algal bloom.

(2)

Increased population of aquatic food web organisms.

(3)

An increased production of fish due to biodegradable nutrients.

(4)

Death of fish due to lack of oxygen.

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Answer: D
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Cell Cycle and Cell Division

A cell at telophase stage is observed by a student in a plant brought from the field. He tells his teacher that this cell is not like other cells at telophase stage. There is no formation of cell plate and thus the cell is containing more number of chromosomes as compared to other dividing cells. This would result in:

(1)

Aneuploidy

(2)

Polyploidy

(3)

Somaclonal variation

(4)

Polyteny

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Answer: B
180
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

A typical fat molecules is made up of:

(1)

Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid molecules

(2)

One glycerol and three fatty acid molecules

(3)

One glycerol and one fatty acid molecule

(4)

Three glycerol and three fatty acid molecules

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Answer: B

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