NEET PYQs · 2016 · Code C_R_Y

NEET 2016 — Code C_R_Y

Official NTA NEET-UG 2016 question paper, set C_R_Y. 168 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with worked solutions and the official answer key.

1
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)

Both of the characters are controlled by more than one gene

(2)

The two genes are located on two different chromosomes

(3)

Chromosomes failed to separate during meiosis

(4)

The two genes are linked and present on the same chromosome

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Answer: D
2
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Water soluble pigments found in plant cell vacuoles are:

(1)

Anthocyanins

(2)

Xanthophylls www.vedantu.com 62

(3)

Chlorophylls

(4)

Carotenoids

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Answer: A
3
Chemical Coordination and Integration

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

(1)

Relaxin - Inhibin

(2)

Parathormone - Calcitonin

(3)

Insulin - Glucagon

(4)

Aldosterone - Atrial Natriuretic Factor

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Answer: A
4
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 false

(2)

Both (i) and (ii) are correct

(3)

(i) is true but (ii) is false

(4)

(ii) is true but (i) is false

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Answer: C
5
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

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

(1)

Single – stranded

(2)

Independent replication

(3)

Circular structure

(4)

Transferable

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Answer: A
6
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)

Nitrogen fixer

(2)

𝐶3

(3)

𝐶4

(4)

CAM

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Answer: C
7
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

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

(1)

Oxidative phosphorylation

(2)

Photophosphorylation and non – cyclic electron transport

(3)

Two photosystems operating simultaneously

(4)

Photophosphorylation and cyclic electron transport

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Answer: C
8
Structural Organisation in Animals

Which type of tissue correctly matches with its location?

(1)

Tissue Location Cuboidal epithelium Lining of stomach

(2)

Tissue Location Smooth muscle Wall of intestine

(3)

Tissue Location Areolar tissue Tendons

(4)

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

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Answer: B
9
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 death rate is greater than birth rate

(2)

When 𝑁 𝐾⁄ is exactly one

(3)

When N nears the carrying capacity of the habitat

(4)

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

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Answer: B
10
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Which one of the following statements is not true?

(1)

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

(2)

Tapetum helps in the dehiscence of anther

(3)

Exine of pollen grains is made up of sporopollenin

(4)

Pollen grains of many species cause severe allegies

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Answer: B
11
Plant Kingdom

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

(1)

Phycomycetes are also called algal fungi

(2)

Cyanobacteria are also called blue – green algae

(3)

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

(4)

Eubacteria are also called false bacteria

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Answer: D
12
Plant Growth and Development

The avena curvature is used for bioassay of:

(1)

Ethylene

(2)

ABA

(3)

GA3

(4)

IAA

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Answer: D
13
Animal Kingdom

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

(1)

Flipper of whale

(2)

Dorsal fin of a shark

(3)

Wing of a moth

(4)

Hind limb of rabbit

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Answer: A
14
Body Fluids and Circulation

Blood pressure in the pulmonary artery is:

(1)

Less than that in the venae cavae

(2)

Same as that in the aorta

(3)

More than that in the carotid

(4)

More than that in the pulmonary vein

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Answer: D
15
Human Reproduction

Fertilization in humans is practically feasible only if:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
16
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

In meiosis crossing over is initiated at:

(1)

Diplotene

(2)

Pachytene

(3)

Leptotene

(4)

Zygotene

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Answer: B
17
Biological Classification

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

(1)

Animalia

(2)

Monera

(3)

Protista

(4)

Fungi

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Answer: C
18
Locomotion and Movement

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

(1)

Tonus

(2)

Spasm

(3)

Fatigue

(4)

Tetanus

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Answer: D
19
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Identify the correct statement on ‘inhibin’:

(1)

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

(2)

Inhibits the secretion of LH, FSH and Prolactin

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
20
Human Health and Disease

Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking:

(1)

Respiratory alkalosis

(2)

Emphysema

(3)

Asthma

(4)

Respiratory acidosis

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Answer: B
21
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Which of the following most appropriately describes hemophilia?

(1)

Dominant gene disorder

(2)

Recessive gene disorder

(3)

X – linked recessive gene disorder

(4)

Chromosomal disorder

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Answer: C
22
Plant Kingdom

Select the correct statement:

(1)

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

(2)

Gymnosperms are both homosporous and heterosporous

(3)

Salvinia, ginkgo and pinus all are gymnosperms

(4)

Sequoia is one of the tallest trees

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Answer: D
23
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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

(1)

Lactose and galactose

(2)

Glucose

(3)

Galactose

(4)

Lactose

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Answer: D
24
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)

3 : 1 :: Dwarf : Tall

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

3 : 1 :: Tall : Dwarf

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Answer: B
26
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

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

(1)

Synapsis

(2)

Spindle fibres

(3)

Disappearance of nucleolus

(4)

Chromosome movement

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Answer: A
27
Cancer

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

(1)

Mutations inhibit production of telomerase

(2)

Mutations in proto – oncogenes accelerate the cell cycle

(3)

Mutations destroy telomerase inhibitor

(4)

Mutations inactivate the cell control

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Answer: A
28
Plant Kingdom

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

(1)

Hemicellulose

(2)

Chitin

(3)

Peptidoglycan

(4)

Cellulose

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Answer: B
29
Morphology of Flowering Plants

Cotyledon of maize grain is called:

(1)

Scutellum

(2)

Plumule

(3)

Coleorhiza

(4)

Coleoptile

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Answer: A
30
Ecosystem

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

(1)

Green algae

(2)

Lichens

(3)

Liverworts

(4)

Mosses

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Answer: B
31
Chemical Coordination and Integration

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

(1)

Progesterone and inhibin

(2)

Estrogen and progesterone

(3)

Estrogen and inhibin

(4)

Progesterone only

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Answer: B
32
Human Health and Disease

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

(1)

Attenuated pathogens

(2)

Activated pathogens

(3)

Harvested antibodies

(4)

Gamma globulin

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Answer: A
33
Human Health and Disease

Photosensitive compound in human eye is made up of:

(1)

Guanosine and Retinol

(2)

Guanosine and Retinol

(3)

Opsin and Retinal

(4)

Opsin and Retinol

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Answer: C
34
Plant Kingdom

Specialized epidermal cells surrounding the guard cells are called:

(1)

Lenticels

(2)

Complementary cells

(3)

Subsidiary cells

(4)

Bulliform cells

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Answer: C
35
Animal Kingdom

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

(1)

Jointed appendages

(2)

Chitinous exoskeleton

(3)

Metameric segmentation

(4)

Parapodia

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Answer: D
36
Body Fluids and Circulation

Reduction in pH of blood will:

(1)

Release bicarbonate ions by the liver

(2)

Reduce the rate of heart beat

(3)

Reduce the blood supply to the brain

(4)

Decrease the affinity of hemoglobin with oxygen

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Answer: D
37
Animal Kingdom

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

(1)

3 – chambered heart with one incompletely divided ventricle Reptilia

(2)

www.vedantu.com 64 Cartilaginous endoskeleton Chondrichthyes

(3)

Viviparous Mammalia

(4)

Possess a mouth with an upper and a lower jaw Chordata

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Answer: B
38
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) (iv) (iii) (i) (d) (ii)

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
39
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

A typical fat molecules is made up of:

(1)

Three glycerol and three fatty acid molecules

(2)

Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid molecules

(3)

One glycerol and three fatty acid molecules

(4)

One glycerol and one fatty acid molecule

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Answer: C
40
Plant Kingdom

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

(1)

Thalamus or petal

(2)

Anther

(3)

Connective

(4)

Placenta

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Answer: A
41
Plant Kingdom

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

(1)

Glycine is a sulphur containing amino acid

(2)

Sucrose is a disaccharide

(3)

Cellulose is a polysaccharide

(4)

Uracil is a pyrimidine

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Answer: A
42
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)

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

(2)

Both processes cannot happen simultaneously

(3)

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

(4)

The above processes happen only during night time

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Answer: C
43
Cell The Unit of Life

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

(1)

Okazaki fragment

(2)

Polysome

(3)

Polymer

(4)

Polypeptide

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Answer: B
44
Ecosystem

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

(1)

Ecological succession

(2)

Absence of soil organisms

(3)

Least genetic diversity

(4)

Absence of weeds

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Answer: C
45
Biodiversity and Conservation

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

(1)

Co – extinctions

(2)

Over – exploitation

(3)

Alien species invasion

(4)

Habitat loss and fragmentation

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Answer: D
46
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

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

(1)

Antennae complex

(2)

Stroma

(3)

Lumen of thylakoids

(4)

Inter membrane space

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Answer: C
47
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

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

(1)

DNA – DNA hybridization

(2)

Polymerase chain reaction

(3)

Zinc finger analysis

(4)

Restriction enzymes

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Answer: C
48
Microbes in Human Welfare

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

(1)

Eubacteria

(2)

Halophiles

(3)

Thermoacidophiles

(4)

Methanogens

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Answer: D
49
Animal Kingdom

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

(1)

Metamerically segmented body

(2)

Schizocoelom as body cavity

(3)

Indeterminate and radial cleavage during embryonic development

(4)

Exoskeleton composed of N – acetylglucosamine

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Answer: C
50
Ecosystem

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

(1)

Shifting agriculture

(2)

Ley farming

(3)

Contour farming

(4)

Strip farming

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Answer: B
51
Biotechnology and its Applications

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

(1)

Microbe Product Application Clostridium butylicum Lipase Removal of oil stains

(2)

Microbe Product Application Trichoderma polysporum Cyclosporin A Immunosuppressive drug

(3)

Microbe Product Application Monascus purpureus Statins Lowering of blood cholesterol

(4)

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

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Answer: A
52
Excretory Products and their Elimination

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

(1)

Hepatic portal vein

(2)

Renal vein

(3)

Dorsal aorta

(4)

Hepatic vein

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Answer: D
53
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), (ii) and (iii) are correct

(2)

(ii) and (iv) are correct

(3)

(i) and (iv) are correct

(4)

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

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Answer: A
54
Human Health and Disease

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

(1)

Sphincter of Oddi

(2)

Semilunar valve

(3)

Ileocaecal valve

(4)

Pyloric sphincter www.vedantu.com 73

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Answer: A
55
Cell The Unit of Life

Microtubules are the constituents of:

(1)

Centrosome, Nucleosome and Centrioles

(2)

Cilia, Flagella and Peroxisomes

(3)

Spindle fibres, centrioles and cilia

(4)

Centrioles, spindle fibres and chromatin

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Answer: C
56
Plant Kingdom

The coconut water from tender coconut represents:

(1)

Free nuclear endosperm

(2)

Endocarp

(3)

Fleshy mesocarp

(4)

Free nuclear proembryo

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Answer: A
57
Plant Kingdom

Tricarpellary, syncarpous gynoecium is found in flowers of:

(1)

Fabaceae

(2)

Liliaceae

(3)

Solanaceae

(4)

Poaceae www.vedantu.com 54

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Answer: B
59
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

The taq polymerase enzyme is obtained from:

(1)

Pseudomonas putida

(2)

Thermus aquaticus

(3)

Thiobacillus ferroxidans

(4)

Bacillus subtilis

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Answer: B
60
Morphology of Flowering Plants

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

(1)

Scales

(2)

Cladodes

(3)

Phyllodes

(4)

Phylloclades

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Answer: D
61
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)

Active immunity

(2)

Allergic response

(3)

Graft rejection

(4)

Auto – immune disease

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Answer: D
62
The Living World

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

(1)

When written by hand, the names are to be underlined

(2)

Biological names can be written in any language

(3)

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

(4)

The names are written in Latin and are italicized

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Answer: B
63
Plant Kingdom

In bryophytes and pteridophytes, transport of male gametes requires:

(1)

Water

(2)

Wind

(3)

Insects

(4)

Birds

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Answer: A
64
Reproductive Health

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

(1)

It can be used for detection of Cleft palate

(2)

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

(3)

It is used for prenatal sex determination

(4)

It can be used for detection of Down syndrome

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Answer: A
65
Human Health and Disease

In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the:

(1)

Acidic cells

(2)

Gastrin secreting cells

(3)

Parietal cells

(4)

Peptic cells

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Answer: C
66
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Spindle fibres attach on to:

(1)

Kinetosome of the chromosome

(2)

Telomere of the chromosome

(3)

Kinetochore of the chromosome

(4)

Centromere of the chromosome

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Answer: C
67
Biodiversity and Conservation

Which is the National Aquatic Animal of India?

(1)

Sea – horse

(2)

Gangetic shark

(3)

River dolphin

(4)

Blue whale

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Answer: C
69
Biomolecules

The two polypeptides of human insulin are linked together by:

(1)

Disulphide bridges

(2)

Hydrogen bonds

(3)

Phosphodiester bond

(4)

Covalent bond

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Answer: A
70
Plant Growth and Development

In which of the following, all three are macronutrients?

(1)

Nitrogen, nickel, phosphorus www.vedantu.com 49

(2)

Boron, zinc, manganese

(3)

Iron, copper, molybdenum

(4)

Molybdenum, magnesium, manganese

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Answer: A
71
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids?

(1)

Their RNA is of high molecular weight

(2)

They lack a protein coat

(3)

They are smaller than viruses

(4)

They cause infections

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Answer: A
72
Evolution

Analogous structures are a result of:

(1)

Stabilizing selection

(2)

Divergent evolution

(3)

Convergent evolution

(4)

Shared ancestry

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Answer: C
73
Human Reproduction

Select the incorrect statement:

(1)

LH triggers secretion of androgens from the Leydig cells

(2)

FSH stimulates the sertoli cells which help in spermiogenesis

(3)

LH triggers ovulation in ovary

(4)

LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase

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Answer: D
74
Animal Kingdom

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

(1)

Warm blooded nature

(2)

Ossified endoskeleton

(3)

Breathing using lungs

(4)

Viviparity

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Answer: D
75
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Which of the following statements is not correct?

(1)

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

(2)

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.

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
76
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

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

(1)

Apomixis

(2)

Sporulation

(3)

Budding

(4)

Somatic hybridization

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Answer: A
78
Chemical Coordination and Integration

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

(1)

Cortisol and Cortisone

(2)

Melatonin and Serotonin

(3)

Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine

(4)

Estrogen and Progesterone

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Answer: B
79
Ecosystem

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

(1)

Death of fish due to lack of oxygen.

(2)

Drying of the river very soon due to algal bloom.

(3)

Increased population of aquatic food web organisms.

(4)

An increased production of fish due to biodegradable nutrients.

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Answer: A
80
Organisms and Populations

Gause's principle of competitive exclusion states that:

(1)

Larger organisms exclude smaller ones through competition

(2)

More abundant species will exclude the less abundant species through competition

(3)

Competition for the same resources excludes species having different food preferences

(4)

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

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Answer: D
83
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

Which of the following is a restriction endonuclease?

(1)

RNase

(2)

Hind II

(3)

DNase I www.vedantu.com 66

(4)

Protease

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Answer: B
85
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)

Both (i) and (ii) are false

(2)

(i) is correct but (ii) is false

(3)

(ii) is correct but (i) is false

(4)

Both (i) and (ii) are correct

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Answer: D
86
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)

Polyteny

(2)

Aneuploidy

(3)

Polyploidy

(4)

Somaclonal variation

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Answer: C
87
Biodiversity and Conservation

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

(1)

Methane

(2)

Nitrous oxide

(3)

Ozone

(4)

Ammonia

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Answer: C
89
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which one of the following is the starter codon?

(1)

UAG

(2)

AUG

(3)

UGA

(4)

UAA

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Answer: B
90
Ecosystem

The term ecosystem was coined by:

(1)

E. Warming

(2)

E.P. Odum

(3)

A.G. Tansley

(4)

E. Haeckel

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Answer: C
91
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)

√2gR

(2)

√gR

(3)

√3gR

(4)

√5gR

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Answer: D
92
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)

180𝑜

(2)

0𝑜

(3)

90𝑜

(4)

45𝑜

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Answer: C
93
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)

2000 km

(2)

2600 km

(3)

1600 km

(4)

1400 km

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Answer: B
94
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)

1 H

(2)

4 H

(3)

3 H

(4)

2 H

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Answer: A
95
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)

0.89 W

(2)

0.51 W

(3)

0.67 W

(4)

0.76 W

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Answer: B
96
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)

υ ∝ x−1 2

(3)

υ ∝ x

(4)

υ ∝ x 1 2

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Answer: B
97
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)

80%

(2)

0%

(3)

20%

(4)

75%

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Answer: A
98
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 is perpendicular to r and acceleration is directed away from the origin.

(2)

Velocity and acceleration both are perpendicular to r .

(3)

Velocity and acceleration both are parallel to r .

(4)

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

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Answer: D
99
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)

9 MR2/32

(2)

15 MR2/32

(3)

13 MR2/32

(4)

11 MR2/32

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Answer: C
100
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

(3)

1 ∶ 2√2

(4)

1 ∶ 4

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Answer: C
101
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)

3 : 2

(2)

5 : 1

(3)

5 : 4

(4)

3 : 4

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Answer: A
102
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)

885 Hz

(2)

765 Hz

(3)

800 Hz

(4)

838 Hz

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Answer: D
103
Semiconductor Electronics

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

(1)

A = 1,B = 0,C = 1

(2)

A = 0,B = 1,C = 0

(3)

A = 1,B = 0,C = 0

(4)

A = 1,B = 1,C = 0

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Answer: A
104
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( 3 4 )

(2)

sin−1( 1 4)

(3)

sin−1( 2 3 )

(4)

sin−1( 1 2 )

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Answer: A
105
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)

(4)

5 2λ

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Answer: A
106
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 m2

(2)

1 m

(3)

1 √m

(4)

𝑚

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Answer: B
108
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)

0.2m s2

(2)

0.1 m/s2

(3)

0.15 m/s2

(4)

0.18 m/ s2

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Answer: B
109
Alternating Current

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

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
110
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)

Depends on their masses

(2)

Disk

(3)

Sphere

(4)

Both reach at the same time

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Answer: C
111
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)

α1𝑙1 = α2𝑙2

(2)

α1 2𝑙2 = α2 2𝑙1

(3)

α1𝑙2 2 = α2𝑙1 2

(4)

α1 2𝑙2 = α2 2𝑙1

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Answer: A
112
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)

54.0 cm

(2)

37.3 cm

(3)

46.0 cm

(4)

50.0 cm

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Answer: A
113
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)

0

(2)

8.0

(3)

7.0

(4)

6.0

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Answer: B
114
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)

2365 W

(2)

365 W

(3)

23.65 W

(4)

236.5 W www.vedantu.com 9

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Answer: D
115
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)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
116
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 4

(2)

I0

(3)

3 4I0

(4)

I0 2

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Answer: D
117
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)

{1 +(n − 1)p}ρ

(3)

{2 +(n + 1)p}ρ

(4)

{2 +(n − 1)p}ρ

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Answer: B
118
Semiconductor Electronics

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

(1)

10−3 𝐴

(2)

0 A www.vedantu.com 10

(3)

10−2 𝐴

(4)

10−1 𝐴

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Answer: C
119
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
120
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)

4

(2)

1 4

(3)

1 2

(4)

1

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Answer: D
121
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)

5 ×107 m−1

(2)

0.025× 104 m−1

(3)

0.5 ×107 m−1

(4)

0.25× 107 m−1

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Answer: D
122
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 2 A + 7 3 B

(2)

3 2A +4B

(3)

3A+ 7B

(4)

A 2 + B 3

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Answer: A
123
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)

30o; 1 √2

(2)

45o; 1 √2

(3)

30o; √2

(4)

45o;√2

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Answer: C
124
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 3

(2)

100√2

(3)

400 √3

(4)

100√2 3

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Answer: C
125
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)

200 cm

(2)

66.7 cm

(3)

100 cm

(4)

150 cm

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Answer: D
126
Magnetism and Matter

The magnetic susceptibility is negative for:

(1)

paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials

(2)

diamagnetic material only

(3)

paramagnetic material only

(4)

ferromagnetic material only

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Answer: B
127
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 ( 2m E ) 1 2 (c being velocity of light)

(2)

1 c ( E 2m) 1 2

(3)

( E 2m) 1 2

(4)

c(2mE) 1 2

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Answer: B
128
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)

(2t3 + 3t5)W

(2)

(2t2 + 3t3)W

(3)

(2t2 + 4t4)W

(4)

(2t3 + 3t4)W

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Answer: A
129
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 3b

(2)

a3R 6b

(3)

a3R b

(4)

a3R 2b

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Answer: B
130
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, 3.69

(2)

4, 3.84

(3)

69, 3.84

(4)

4, 4

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Answer: B
131
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)

68 km

(2)

34 km

(3)

544 km

(4)

136 km

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Answer: D
132
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)

μ0IiL 2π

(2)

2μ0Ii 3π

(3)

μ0Ii 2π

(4)

2μ0IiL 3π

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Answer: B
133
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 m1

(3)

√ m1+m2 m2

(4)

√ m1 m2

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Answer: C
134
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)

U2 > U1

(2)

U1 = 0

(3)

U3 = 0

(4)

U1 > U2

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Answer: D
135
Electromagnetic Waves

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

(1)

An accelerating charge

(2)

A charge moving at constant velocity

(3)

A stationary charge

(4)

A chargeless particle

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Answer: A
136
Surface Chemistry

Which one of the following characteristics is associated with adsorption?

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

∆G,∆H and ∆S all are negative

(4)

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

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Answer: C
137
Electrochemistry

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

(1)

10−4 atm

(2)

10−14 atm

(3)

10−12 atm

(4)

10−10 atm

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Answer: B
138
Chemical Kinetics

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

(1)

Activation energy

(2)

Entropy

(3)

Internal energy

(4)

Enthalpy

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Answer: A
140
Amines

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

(1)

Aromatic acid

(2)

Schiff base

(3)

Ketone

(4)

Carboxylic acid

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Answer: B
141
Amines

The correct statement regarding the basicity of aryl amines is:

(1)

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

(2)

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.

(3)

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.

(4)

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

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Answer: B
142
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 2

(2)

1 8

(3)

1 4

(4)

3 8

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Answer: B
143
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 more stable than eclipsed conformation, because staggered conformation has no torsional strain.

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: A
145
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)

54.1 s

(2)

24.1 s

(3)

34.1 s

(4)

44.1 s

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Answer: B
146
The p-Block Elements

When copper is heated with conc. HNO3 it produces:

(1)

Cu(NO3)2 and N2O

(2)

Cu(NO3)2 and NO2

(3)

Cu(NO3)2 and NO

(4)

Cu(NO3)2,NO and NO2

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Answer: B
147
Biomolecules

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

(1)

Dative bond

(2)

α-glycosidic bond

(3)

β- glycosidic bond

(4)

Peptide bond

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Answer: D
148
Surface Chemistry

Fog is a colloidal solution of:

(1)

Gas in gas

(2)

Liquid in gas

(3)

Gas in liquid

(4)

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Answer: B
149
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) (iii) (iv) (v) (d) (i)

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
150
Biomolecules

Which one given below is a non-reducing sugar?

(1)

Sucrose

(2)

Maltose

(3)

Lactose

(4)

Glucose

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Answer: A
151
Biomolecules

The correct statement regarding RNA and DNA, respectively is:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
152
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: B
153
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 diprotic acids

(4)

Both are triprotic acids

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Answer: B
154
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 addition of the salt of KY to solution of MY and NY3 will have no effect on their solubilities.

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
155
Biomolecules

Which of the following is an analgesic?

(1)

Chloromycetin

(2)

Novalgin

(3)

Penicillin

(4)

Streptomycin

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Answer: B
156
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)

sp

(2)

2p

(3)

sp3

(4)

sp2

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Answer: A
157
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Among the following, the correct order of acidity is:

(1)

HClO4 < HClO2 < HClO < HClO3

(2)

HClO3 < HClO4 < HClO2 < HClO

(3)

HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4

(4)

HClO2 < HClO < HClO3 < HClO4

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Answer: C
158
Redox Reactions

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

(1)

Green Cr2(SO4)3 is formed.

(2)

The solution turns blue.

(3)

The solution is decolourized.

(4)

SO2 is reduced.

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Answer: A
159
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Predict the correct order among the following:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
160
Structure of Atom

Two electrons occupying the same orbital are distinguished by:

(1)

Spin quantum number

(2)

Principal quantum number

(3)

Magnetic quantum number

(4)

Azimuthal quantum number

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Answer: A
161
The p-Block Elements

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

(1)

Ca2CN

(2)

Ca(CN)2

(3)

CaCN

(4)

CaCN3

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Answer: B
162
Polymers

Nutural rubber has:

(1)

Random cis – and trans – configuration

(2)

All cis – configuration

(3)

All trans – configuration

(4)

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Answer: B
163
The p-Block Elements

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

(1)

F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2

(2)

I2 > Br2 > Cl2 > F2

(3)

Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2

(4)

Br2 > I2 > F2 > Cl2

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Answer: C
164
Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

The reaction Can be classified as:

(1)

Williamson alcohol synthesis reaction

(2)

Williamson ether synthesis reaction

(3)

Alcohol formation reaction

(4)

Dehydration reaction

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Answer: B
165
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)

264 pm

(2)

154 pm

(3)

352 pm

(4)

527 pm

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Answer: C
166
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)

2

(2)

6

(3)

4

(4)

8

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Answer: B
167
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)

103𝑜𝐶

(2)

101𝑜𝐶

(3)

100𝑜𝐶

(4)

102𝑜𝐶

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Answer: B
168
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]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f96s2

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: A
169
Hydrogen

Which of the following statements about hydrogen is incorrect?

(1)

Dihydrogen does not act as a reducing agent.

(2)

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

(3)

Hydrogen never acts as cation in ionic salts.

(4)

Hydronium ion, H3O+ exists freely in solution.

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Answer: B
170
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

In the reaction X and Y are:

(1)

X = 1 – Butyne ; Y = 3 – Hexyne

(2)

X = 1 – Butyne ; Y = 2 – Hexyne

(3)

X = 2 – Butyne ; Y = 3 – Hexyne

(4)

X = 2 – Butyne ; Y = 2 – Hexyne

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Answer: A
171
Thermodynamics

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

(1)

dlnP dT = ∆Hυ RT2

(2)

dlnG dT2 = ∆Hυ RT2

(3)

dlnP dT = −∆Hυ RT

(4)

dlnP dT2 = −∆Hυ T2

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Answer: A
172
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)

Not enough information is given to make a prediction.

(2)

The vapour will contain a higher percentage of benzene.

(3)

The vapour will contain a higher percentage of toluene.

(4)

The vapour will contain equal amounts of benzene and toluene.

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Answer: B
173
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

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(1)

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(2)

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(3)

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(4)

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Answer: D
174
Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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

(1)

Aluminium isopropoxide

(2)

Acetone

(3)

Ozone

(4)

MnO2

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Answer: B
175
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 rapidly equilibrates with its corresponding enol and this process is known as keto-enol tautomerism.

(2)

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

(3)

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.

(4)

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

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Answer: A
176
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 is larger than the H – N – H bond angle in NH3.

(2)

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.

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
178
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)

Doubled

(2)

Faster

(3)

Slower

(4)

Unchanged

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Answer: C
179
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Which of the following statements is false?

(1)

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

(2)

Mg2+ ions form a complex with ATP.

(3)

Ca2+ ions are important in blood clotting.

(4)

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

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Answer: D
180
Coordination Compounds

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

(1)

[Mn(CO)6]+

(2)

Ni(CO)4

(3)

[Co(CO)4]⊖

(4)

[Fe(CO)4]2 −

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Answer: D

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