NEET PYQs · 2019 · Code P2

NEET 2019 — Code P2

Official NTA NEET-UG 2019 question paper, set P2. 170 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with worked solutions and the official answer key.

1
Solutions

Under isothermal condition, a gas at 300 K expands from 0.1 L to 0.25 L against a constant external pressure of 2 bar. The work done by the gas is: [Given that 1 L bar = 100 J]

(1)

–30 J

(2)

5 kJ

(3)

25 J

(4)

30 J

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Answer: A
2
The p-Block Elements

A compound is formed by cation C and anion A. The anions form hexagonal close packed (hcp) lattice and the cations occupy 75% of octahedral voids. The formula of the compound is:

(1)

C2A3

(2)

C3A2

(3)

C3A4

(4)

C4A3

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Answer: C
3
Polymers

pH of a saturated solution of Ca (𝑂𝐻)2 is 9. The solubility product (𝐾𝑠𝑝) of 𝐶𝑎(𝑂𝐻)2 is:

(1)

0.5 × 10−10

(2)

0.25 × 10−10

(3)

0.125 × 10−15

(4)

0.5 × 10−15 11 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

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Answer: D
4
Structure of Atom

The number of moles of hydrogen molecules required to produce 20 moles of ammonia through Haber’s process is:

(1)

10

(2)

20

(3)

30

(4)

40

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Answer: C
5
The p-Block Elements

For an ideal solution, the correct option is

(1)

Δmix𝑆=0 at constant T and P

(2)

Δmix𝑉≠0 at constant T and P

(3)

Δmix𝐻=0 at constant T and P

(4)

Δmix𝐺=0 at constant T and P

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Answer: C
6
Electrochemistry

For a cell involving one electron 𝐸cell ⊖ =0.59 V at 298 K, the equilibrium constant for the cell reaction is: [Given that 2.303 RT F =0.059 V at T=298 K]

(1)

0 × 102

(2)

0 × 105

(3)

0 × 1010

(4)

0 × 1030

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Answer: C
7
The p-Block Elements

Among the following the one that is not a green house gas is

(1)

nitrous oxide

(2)

methane

(3)

ozone

(4)

sulphur dioxide

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Answer: D
8
Hydrocarbons

The number of sigma ( σ) and pi ( π) bonds in pent-2-en-4-yne is:

(1)

10 σ bonds and 3π bond

(2)

8 σ bonds and 5π bond

(3)

11 σ bonds and 2π bond

(4)

13 σ bonds and no π bond

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Answer: A
9
Structure of Atom

Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only π bonds according to Molecular Orbital Theory?

(1)

𝑂2

(2)

N2

(3)

𝐶2

(4)

𝐵𝑒2

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Answer: C
10
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Which of the following reactions are disproportionation reaction? (a) 2Cu+ → Cu2+ + Cu0 (b) 3MnO4 2−+ 4H+→ 2MnO4 − + MnO2 + 2H2O (c) 2KMnO4 Δ → K2MnO4 + MnO2 + O2 (d) 2MnO4 − + 3Mn2+ + 2H2O → 5MnO2 + 4H+ Select the correct option from the following:

(1)

(a) and (b) only

(2)

(a), (b) and (c)

(3)

(a), (c) and (d)

(4)

(a) and (d) only

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Answer: A
11
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

Among the following, the narrow spectrum antibiotic is:

(1)

penicillin G

(2)

ampicillin

(3)

amoxycillin

(4)

chloramphenicol

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Answer: A
12
Thermal Properties of Matter

The candidates will write the Correct Test Booklet Code as given in the Test Booklet / Answer Sheet in the Attendance Sheet. 1 TIME : 3 HRS DATE : 05-5-2019 NEET (UG) – 2019 SET- R3 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK 1. The displacement of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by y = 𝐴0 + A sinwt + B coswt Then the amplitude of its oscillation is given by :

(1)

√𝐴0 2 +(𝐴 + 𝐵)2

(2)

A + B

(3)

√𝐴2 + 𝐵2

(4)

𝐴0 + √𝐴2 + 𝐵2

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Answer: C
13
Coordination Compounds

Which mixture of the solutions will lead to the formation of negatively charged colloidal [AgI]I− sol.?

(1)

50 mL of 1 M AgNO3+50 mL of 1.5 M Kl

(2)

50 mL of 1 M AgNO3+50 mL of 2 M Kl

(3)

50 mL of 2 M AgNO3+50 mL of 1.5 M Kl

(4)

50 mL of 0.1 M AgNO3+50 mL of 0.1 M Kl

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Answer: A
14
Amines

Conjugate base for Bronsted acids H2O and HF are

(1)

OH– and H2F+, respectively

(2)

H3O+ and F–, respectively

(3)

OH– and F–, respectively

(4)

H3O+ and H2F+, respectively

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Answer: C
15
Biomolecules

Which will make basic buffer?

(1)

50 mL of 0.1 M NaOH + 25 mL of 0.1 M

(2)

100 mL of 0.1 M CH3COOH+100mL of 0.1 M

(3)

100 mL of 0.1 M HCl + 200 mL of 0.1 M NH4OH

(4)

100 mL of 0.1 M HCl + 100 mL of 0.1 M NaOH

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Answer: C
16
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

The compound that is most difficult to protonate is:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
17
Solutions

The most suitable reagent for the following conversion is:

(1)

Na/liquid NH3

(2)

H2,Pd/C, quinoline

(3)

Zn/HCl

(4)

Hg2+/H+, H2O

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Answer: B
19
Biomolecules

Which of the following is an amphoteric hydroxide?

(1)

𝑆𝑟(𝑂𝐻)2

(2)

𝐶𝑎(𝑂𝐻)2

(3)

𝑀𝑔(𝑂𝐻)2

(4)

𝐵𝑒(𝑂𝐻)2

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Answer: D
20
Equilibrium

The structure of intermediate A in the following reaction is:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
21
The p-Block Elements

The manganate and permanganate ions are tetrahedral due to

(1)

Then π-bonding involves overlap of p - orbitals of oxygen with d -orbitals of manganese

(2)

There is no π-bonding

(3)

The π-bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen with p-orbitals of manganese

(4)

The π-bonding involves overlap of d-orbitals of oxygen with d-orbitals of manganes

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Answer: A
22
Thermodynamics

For the second period elements the correct increasing order of first ionisation enthalpy is:

(1)

Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F < Ne

(2)

Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne

(3)

Li < B < Be < C < N < O < F < Ne

(4)

Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F < Ne

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Answer: B
23
The p-Block Elements

If the rate constant for a first order reaction is k, the time (t) required for the completion of 99% of the reaction is given by:

(1)

t = 0.693/k

(2)

t = 6.909/k

(3)

t = 4.606/k

(4)

t = 2.303/k

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Answer: C
24
The d and f Block Elements

Identify the incorrect statement related to PCl 5 from the following:

(1)

Three equatorial P – Cl bond make an angle of 120° with each other

(2)

Two axial P –Cl bonds make an angle of 180 ° with each other

(3)

Axial P –Cl bond are longer than equatorial P –Cl bonds

(4)

PCl5 molecule is non reactive

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Answer: D
25
Chemical Kinetics

4d, 5p, 5f and 6p orbitals are arranged in the order of decreasing energy. The correct option is:

(1)

5f > 6 p > 5p > 4d

(2)

6p > 5f > 5p > 4d

(3)

6p > 5f > 4d > 5p

(4)

5f > 6p > 4d > 5p

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Answer: A
26
The p-Block Elements

The biodegradable polymer is:

(1)

nylon-6, 6

(2)

nylon 2-nylon 6

(3)

nylon-6

(4)

Buna-S

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Answer: B
27
Chemical Kinetics

Match the Xenon compounds in Column-I with its structure in Column -II and assign the correct code:

Column - IColumn - II
(a) 𝑋𝑒𝐹4(i) pyramidal
(b) 𝑋𝑒𝐹6(ii) square planar
(c) 𝑋𝑒𝑂𝐹4(iii) distorted octahedral
(d) 𝑋𝑒𝑂3(iv) square pyramidal Code:
(1)

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(2)

(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

(3)

(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

(4)

(iii) (iv) (i) (ii )

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Answer: B
28
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

Which is the correct thermal stability order for 𝐻2𝐸 (E = O, S, Se, Te and Po)

(1)

𝐻2𝑆<𝐻2𝑂<𝐻2𝑆𝑒<𝐻2𝑇𝑒<𝐻2𝑃𝑜

(2)

𝐻2𝑂<𝐻2𝑆<𝐻2𝑆𝑒<𝐻2𝑇𝑒<𝐻2𝑃𝑜

(3)

𝐻2𝑃𝑜<𝐻2𝑇𝑒<𝐻2𝑆𝑒<𝐻2𝑆<𝐻2𝑂

(4)

𝐻2𝑆𝑒<𝐻2𝑇𝑒<𝐻2𝑃𝑜<𝐻2𝑂<𝐻2𝑆

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Answer: C
29
States of Matter

The correct structure of tribromooctaoxide is: 14 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: A
30
Redox Reactions

An alkene “A” on reaction with 𝑂3 and Zn – 𝐻2𝑂 gives propanone and ethanal in equimolar ratio. Addition of HCl to alkene “A” gives “B” as the major product. The structure of product “B” is:

(1)

Cl−CH2−CH2− CH3 | CH | CH3

(2)

H3C−CH | Cl − CH3 | CH | CH3

(3)

H3C−CH2− CH3 | C−CH3 | Cl

(4)

H3C−CH2− CH2Cl | CH−CH3

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Answer: C
31
The s-Block Element

Enzymes that utilize ATP in phosphate transfer require an alkaline earth metal (M) as the cofactor M is:

(1)

Be

(2)

Mg

(3)

Ca

(4)

Sr

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Answer: B
32
The d- and f-Block Elements

Which one is malachite from the following?

(1)

CuFeS2

(2)

Cu(OH)2

(3)

Fe3O4

(4)

CuCO3.Cu(OH)2

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Answer: D
33
Biomolecules

Which of the following series of transitions in the spectrum of hydrogen atom falls in visible region?

(1)

Lyman series

(2)

Balmer series

(3)

Paschen series

(4)

Brackett series

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Answer: B
34
Solutions

The mixture that forms maximum boiling azeotrope is:

(1)

Water + Nitric acid

(2)

Ethanol + Water

(3)

Acetone + Carbon disulphide

(4)

Heptane + octane

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Answer: A
35
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

For the cell reaction 2𝐹𝑒3+(𝑎𝑞)+2𝐼−(𝑎𝑞)→2𝐹𝑒2(𝑎𝑞)+𝐼2(𝑎𝑞) 𝐸𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙 ⊖ =0.24 𝑉 at 298 K. The standard Gibbs energy (Δ𝑟 °𝐺⊖) of the cell reaction is:

(1)

–46.32 kJ mol−1

(2)

–23.16 kJ mol−1

(3)

46.32 kJ mol−1

(4)

23.16 kJ mol−1

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Answer: A
36
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

In which case change in entropy is negative?

(1)

Evaporation of water

(2)

Expansion of gas at constant temperature

(3)

Sublimation of solid to gas

(4)

2H(g) → H2(g)

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Answer: D
37
Surface Chemistry

Match the following:

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Pure nitrogen(i) Chlorine
(b) Haber process(ii) Sulphuric acid
(c) Contact process(iii) Ammonia
(d) Deacon’s process(iv) Sodium azide or Barium azide

Which of the following is the correct option?

(1)

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(2)

(ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

(3)

(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

(4)

(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

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Answer: D
38
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

Which of the following is incorrect statement?

(1)

𝑃𝑏𝐹4 is covalent in nature

(2)

𝑆𝑖𝐶𝑙4 is easily hydrolysed

(3)

𝐺𝑒𝑋4 (X = F, Cl, Br, I) is more stable than 𝐺𝑒𝑋2

(4)

𝑆𝑛𝐹4 is ionic in nature

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Answer: A
39
Thermodynamics

The non -essential amino acid among the following is:

(1)

valine

(2)

leucine

(3)

alanine

(4)

lysine

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Answer: C
40
Environmental Chemistry

A gas at 350 K and 15 bar has molar volume 20 percent smaller than that for an ideal gas under the same conditions. The correct option about the gas and its compressibility factor (Z) is:

(1)

Z > 1 and attractive forces are dominant

(2)

Z > 1 and repulsive forces are dominant

(3)

Z < 1 and attractive forces are dominant

(4)

Z < 1 and repulsive forces are dominant

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Answer: C
41
The p-Block Elements

Among the following, the reaction that proceeds through an electrophilic substitution, is

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

13 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

(4)

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

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Answer: C
42
Equilibrium

The major product of the following reaction is:

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: D
43
Chemical Kinetics

For the chemical reactiona N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g) The correct option is

(1)

– 1 3 d[H2] dt = – 1 2 d[NH3] dt

(2)

3 d[H2] dt = + d[NH3] dt

(3)

– d[N2] dt = 2 d[NH3] dt

(4)

– d[N2] dt = 1 2 d[NH3] dt

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Answer: D
44
Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

What is the correct electronic configuration of the central atom in K4[Fe(CN)6] based on crystal field theory

(1)

e4𝑡2 2

(2)

𝑡2𝑔 6 𝑒𝑔0

(3)

𝑒3𝑡2 3

(4)

𝑡2𝑔 4 𝑒𝑔2

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Answer: B
45
The Solid State

The method used to remove temporary hardness of water is:

(1)

Calgon’s method

(2)

Clark’s method

(3)

Ion-exchange method

(4)

Synthetic resins method

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Answer: B
46
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

In which of the following process heat is neither absorbed nor released by a system?

(1)

isothermal

(2)

adiabatic

(3)

isobaric

(4)

isochoric

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Answer: B
47
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Increase in temperature of a gas filled in a container would lead to :

(1)

Increase in its mass

(2)

Increase in its kinetic energy

(3)

Decrease in its pressure

(4)

Decrease in intermolecular distance

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Answer: B
48
Atoms

The total energy of an electron in an atom in an orbit is – 3.4 eV. Its kinetic and potential energies are, respectively :

(1)

4 eV, 3.4 eV

(2)

– 3.4 eV, –6.8 eV

(3)

4 eV, –6.8 eV

(4)

– 3.4 eV, –3.4 eV

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Answer: C
49
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

The correct Boolean operation represented by the circuit diagram drawn is:

(1)

AND

(2)

OR

(3)

NAND

(4)

NOR

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Answer: C
51
Work Energy and Power

Body A of mass 4 m moving with speed u collides with another body B of mass 2m, at rest. The collision is head on and elastic in nature. After the collision the fraction of energy lost by the colliding body A is:

(1)

1 9

(2)

8 9

(3)

4 9

(4)

5 9

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Answer: B
52
Motion in a Plane

The speed of a swimmer in still water is 20 m/s. The speed of river water is 10 m/s and is flowing due east. If he is standing on the south bank and wishes to cross the river along the shortest path, the angle at which he should make his strokes w.r.t north is given by

(1)

30° west

(2)

(3)

60° west

(4)

45° west

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Answer: A
53
Motion in a Plane

A mass m is attached to a thin wire and whirled in a vertical circle. The wire is most likely to break when:

(1)

the mass is at the highest point

(2)

the wire is horizontal

(3)

the mass is at the lowest point

(4)

inclined at an angle of 60° from vertical

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Answer: C
54
Mechanical Properties of Solids

The displacement of a particle executing simple harmonic motion is given by y = 𝐴0 + A sinwt + B coswt Then the amplitude of its oscillation is given by :

(1)

A + B

(2)

√𝐴2 + 𝐵2

(3)

√𝐴0 2 +(𝐴 + 𝐵)2

(4)

𝐴0 + √𝐴2 + 𝐵2

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Answer: B
55
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

A 800 turns rod of effective area 0.05 m 2 is kept perpendicular to a magnetic field 5 × 10−5 T. When the plane of the coil is rotated at 90° around any of its coplanar axis is 0.1 s. The emf induced in the coil will be:

(1)

2 V

(2)

0.2 V

(3)

2 × 10−3 V

(4)

0.02 V

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Answer: D
56
Moving Charges and Magnetism

Average velocity of a particle executing SHM in one simple vibration is :

(1)

𝐴ω 2

(2)

𝐴ω

(3)

𝐴ω2 2

(4)

zero

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Answer: D
57
Semiconductor Electronics

A soap bubble having radius of 1 mm, is blown from a detergent solution having a surface tension of 2.5 × 10−2 N/m. The pressure inside the bubble equals at a point Z 0 below the free surface of water in a container. Taking g = 10 m/s 2 density of water = 103 kg/m3, the value of Z0 is :

(1)

100 cm

(2)

10 cm

(3)

1 cm

(4)

0.5 cm

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Answer: C
58
Electromagnetic Induction

A copper rod of 88 cm and an aluminium rod of unknown length have their increase in length independent of increase in temperature. The length of aluminium rod is ( 𝑎𝐶𝑢= 1.7 × 10—5 𝐾—1 and 𝑎𝐴𝑙= 2.2 × 10—5 𝐾—1)

(1)

6.8 cm

(2)

113.9 cm

(3)

88 cm

(4)

68 cm

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Answer: D
59
Mechanical Properties of Fluids

The unit of thermal conductivity is :

(1)

J m 𝐾—1

(2)

J 𝑚—1 𝐾—1

(3)

W 𝑚—1 𝐾—1

(4)

Wm 𝐾—1 N E W S 2 vm/s 10 m/s θ 10Ω i1 V1 V1 10V 10Ω i2 A2 V2 10V 10Ω 2 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

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Answer: C
60
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

When a block of mass M is suspended by a long wire of length L, the length of the wire becomes (𝐿+𝑙). The elastic potential energy stored in the extended wire is:

(1)

Mgl

(2)

MgL

(3)

1 2 Mgl

(4)

1 2 MgL

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Answer: C
62
Laws of Motion

In an ex periment the percentage of error occurred in the measurement of physical quantities A, B, C and D are 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% respectively. Then the maximum percentage of error in the measurement X, where X = 𝐴2𝐵1/2 𝐶1/3𝐷3 will be:

(1)

( 3 13)%

(2)

16%

(3)

−10%

(4)

10%

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Answer: B
63
Thermodynamics

A body weighs 200 N on the surface of the earth. How much will it weigh half way down to the center of the earth?

(1)

150 N

(2)

200 N

(3)

250 N

(4)

100 N

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Answer: D
64
System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Which colour of the light has the longest wavelength?

(1)

red

(2)

blue

(3)

green

(4)

violet

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Answer: A
65
System of Particles and Rotational Motion

A solid cylinder of mass 2 kg and radius 4 cm is rotating about its axis at the rate of 3 rpm. The torque required to stop after 2π revolution is:

(1)

2×10−6 𝑁 𝑚

(2)

2×10−3 𝑁 𝑚

(3)

12×10−4 𝑁𝑚

(4)

2×106 𝑁 𝑚

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Answer: A
66
Work Energy and Power

The radius of the circle, the period of revolution, initial position, and sense of revolution are indicated in the figure. The y-projection of the radius vector of the rotating particle P is:

\( q_1 = \frac{3Q}{4} \)\( q_2 = \frac{3Q}{4} \)
3 m
yx
T = 4 sP(t = 0)

y-projection of the radius vector of rotating particle P is:

(1)

𝑦 (𝑡)= −3cos2π𝑡, where y in m

(2)

𝑦 (𝑡)=4sin(π𝑡 2), where y in m

(3)

𝑦(𝑡)= 3cos( π𝑡 2), where y in m

(4)

𝑦 (𝑡)=3cos( 3π𝑡 2), where y in m

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Answer: C
67
Electric Charges and Fields

A hollow metal sphere of radius R is u niformly charged. The electric field due to the sphere at a distance r from the centre x1 v 60° = θ1 x2 v 30° = θ2 V1 V2 h = R m 4 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

(1)

increases as r increases for 𝑟<𝑅 and for 𝑟>𝑅

(2)

zero as r increases for 𝑟<𝑅, decreases as r increase for 𝑟>𝑅

(3)

zero as r increases for 𝑟<𝑅, increases as r increases for 𝑟>𝑅

(4)

decreases as r increases for 𝑟<𝑅 and for 𝑟> 𝑅

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Answer: B
68
Motion in a Plane

In which of the following device the eddy current effect is not used?

(1)

induction furnace

(2)

magnetic braking in train

(3)

electromagnet

(4)

electric heater

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Answer: D
69
Nuclei

Six similar bulbs are connected as shown in the figure with a DC source of emf E and zero internal resistance. The rate of power consumption by the bulbs when (i) all are gl owing and (ii) in the situation when two from section A and one from section B are glowing will be :

(1)

4 : 9

(2)

9 : 4

(3)

1 : 2

(4)

2 :1

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Answer: B
70
Magnetism and Matter

At a point A on the earth’s surface the angle of dip, 𝛿=+25°. At a point B on the earth’s surface the angle of dip, 𝛿= −25°. We can interpret that:

(1)

A and B are both located in the northern hemisphere.

(2)

A is located in the southern hemisphere and B is located in the northern hemisphere.

(3)

A is located in the northern hemisphere and B is located in the southern hemisphere.

(4)

A and B are both located in the southern hemisphere.

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Answer: C
71
Atoms

A force 𝐹=20+10𝑦 acts on a particle in y- direction where F is in newton and y in meter. Work done by this force to move the particle from 𝑦=0 to 𝑦=1 𝑚 is:

(1)

30 J

(2)

5 J

(3)

25 J

(4)

20 J

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Answer: C
72
Current Electricity

Pick the wrong answer in the context with rainbow,

(1)

When the light rays undergo two internal reflections in a water drop, a secondary rainbow is formed.

(2)

The order of colours is reversed in the secondary rainbow.

(3)

An observer can see a rainbow when his front is towards the sun.

(4)

Rainbow is combined effect of dispersion, refraction and reflection of sunlight.

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Answer: C
73
Equilibrium

A cylindrical conductor of radius R is carrying a constant current. The plot of the magnitude of the magnetic field. B with the distance d from the centre of the conductor, is correctly represented by figure.

(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
74
Mechanical Properties of Fluids

Two particles A and B are moving in uniform circular motion in concentric circles of radii r A and r B with equal speed v A and v B respectively. Their time period of rotation is the same. The ratio of angular speed of A to that of B will be :

(1)

rA : rB

(2)

vA : vB

(3)

rB : rA

(4)

1 : 1

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Answer: D
75
Motion in a Plane

Two similar thin equi -convex lens of focal length each are kept coaxially in contact with each other such that the focal length of the combination is F1. When the space between the two lens is filled with glycerin (which has the same refractive index ( μ = 1.5) index as that of glass) then the equivalent focal length is F 2. The ratio F 1 : F2 will be

(1)

2 : 1

(2)

1 : 2

(3)

2 : 3

(4)

3 : 1

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Answer: B
76
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

In total internal reflection, when the angle of incidence is equal to the critical angle for the pair of media in contact, what will be the angle of refraction?

(1)

180°

(2)

(3)

Equal to angle of incidence

(4)

90°

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Answer: D
77
Electric Charges and Fields

Two parallel infinite line charge with linear charge densities +λ C/m and −λ C/m are placed at a distance of 2R in free space. What is the electric field midway between the two line charge?

(1)

Zero

(2)

C / NR02πε λ

(3)

C / NR0πε λ

(4)

C / NR0 2 πε λ

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Answer: C
78
Wave Optics

For p-type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?

(1)

Electrons are the majority carries and trivalent atoms are the dopants

(2)

Holes are the majority carri es and trivalent atoms are the dopants

(3)

Holes are the majority carries and pentavalent atoms are the dopants

(4)

Electrons are the majority carries and pentavalent atoms are the dopants

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Answer: B
79
Oscillations

Which of the following acts as a circuit protection device?

(1)

conductor

(2)

inductor

(3)

switch

(4)

fuse

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Answer: D
80
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance 20 μF is being charged by a voltage source whose potential is changing at the rate of 3 V/s. The conduction current through the connecting wires, and the displacement current through the plates of the capacitor, would be, respectively:

(1)

zero, 60 μA

(2)

60 μA, 60 μA

(3)

60 μA, zero

(4)

zero, zero

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Answer: B
81
Wave Optics

In the circuits shown below, the readings of the voltmeters and the ammeters will be:

(1)

𝑉2> 𝑉1 and 𝑖1=𝑖2

(2)

𝑉1= 𝑉2 and 𝑖1>𝑖2

(3)

𝑉1= 𝑉2 and 𝑖1=𝑖2

(4)

𝑉2> 𝑉1 and 𝑖1 > 𝑖2

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Answer: C
82
Current Electricity

α- particle consists of:

(1)

2 protons and 2 neutrons only

(2)

2 electrons, 2 protons and 2 neutrons

(3)

2 electrons and 4 protons only

(4)

2 protons only

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Answer: A
83
Electromagnetic Induction

An electron is accelerated through a potential difference of 10,000 V. Its de Broglie wavelength is, (nearly) : (me = 9 × 10−31 Kg)

(1)

12.2 × 10−13 m

(2)

12.2 × 10−12 m

(3)

12.2 × 10−4 nm

(4)

12.2 nm

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Answer: B
85
Semiconductor Electronics

A small hole of area of cross -section 2𝑚𝑚2 is present near the bottom of a fully filled open tank of height 2 m. Taking 𝑔=10 𝑚/𝑠2, the rate of flow of water through the open hole would be nearly:

(1)

12.6×10−6 𝑚3/𝑠

(2)

8.9×10−6 𝑚3/𝑠

(3)

23×10−6 𝑚3/𝑠

(4)

6.4×10−6 𝑚3/𝑠

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Answer: A
87
Motion in a Plane

Ionized hydrogen atoms and α-particles with same momenta enters perpendicular to a constant magnetic field B. the ratio of their radii of their paths rH : rα will be

(1)

2 : 1

(2)

1: 2

(3)

4 : 1

(4)

1 : 4

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Answer: A
89
Gravitation

The work done to raise a mass m from the surface of the earth to a height h, which is equal to the radius of the earth is:

(1)

mgR

(2)

2mgR

(3)

1 2 mgR

(4)

3 2 mgR

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Answer: C
90
Electric Charges and Fields

In a double slit experiment, when light of wavelength 400 nm was used. The angular width of the first minima formed on a screen placed 1 m away, was found to be 0.2 °. What will be the angular width of the first minima, if the entire experimental apparatus is immersed in water? (μwater=4/3)

(1)

0.266°

(2)

0.15°

(3)

0.05°

(4)

0.1°

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Answer: B
91
Plant Kingdom

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(1)

Conidia are produced exogenously and ascospores endogenously.

(2)

Morels and truffles are edible delicacies.

(3)

Yeasts have filamentous bodies with long thread – like hyphae.

(4)

Claviceps is a source of many alkaloids and LSD.

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Answer: C
92
Biotechnology and its Applications

Purines found both in DNA and RNA are:

(1)

Adenine and thymine

(2)

Adenine and guanine

(3)

Guanine and cytosine

(4)

Cytosine and thymine

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Answer: B
93
Transport in Plants

Which of the following glucose transporters is insulin – dependent?

(1)

GLUT I

(2)

GLUT II

(3)

GLUT III

(4)

GLUT IV

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Answer: D
94
Transport in Plants

identify the cells whose secretion protects the lining of gastro -intestinal tract from various enzymes.

(1)

Chief Cells

(2)

Goblet Cells

(3)

Oxyntic Cells

(4)

Duodenal Cells

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Answer: B
95
Human Health and Disease

Which one of the following equipment is essentially required for growing increase on a large scale for industrial production of enamels?

(1)

BOD incubator

(2)

Sludge digester

(3)

Industrial oven

(4)

Bioreactor

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Answer: D
96
Plant Kingdom

Which of the following is true for Golden rice?

(1)

it Is vitamin a enriched, with a gene from daffodil.

(2)

it is pest resistant, with a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis.

(3)

It is drought tolerant, developed using Agrobacterium vector

(4)

It has yellow grains, because of a gene introduced from a primitive variety of rice

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Answer: C
97
Biotechnology and its Applications

Which one of the following is not a method of is situ conservation of biodiversity?

(1)

Biosphere Reserve

(2)

Wildlife Sanctuary

(3)

Botanical Garden

(4)

Sacred Grove

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Answer: C
98
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Coder which of the following conditions will there be no change in the reading frame of following mRNA? 5” AACAGCGGUGCUAUU 3”

(1)

Insertion of G at 5th position

(2)

Deletion of G from 5th position

(3)

Insertion of A and G at 4 th and 5 th positions respectively

(4)

Deletion of GGU from 7th, 8th and 9th positions

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Answer: D
99
Biomolecules

Which of these following methods is the most suitable for disposal of nuclear waste?

(1)

Shoot the waste into space

(2)

Bury the waste under Antarctic ice – cover

(3)

Dump the waste within rocks under deep ocean

(4)

Bur the waste within rocks deep below the Earth’s surface

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Answer: D
100
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

match the following organisms with the products they produces :

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Lactobacillus(i) Cheese
(b) Saccharomyces(ii) Curd
(c) Aspergillus niger(iii) Citric Acid
(d) Acetobacter(iv) Bread (v) Acetic Acid
(1)

(ii) (iv) (v) (iii)

(2)

(ii) (iv) (iii) (v)

(3)

(iii) (iv) (v) (i)

(4)

(ii) (i) (iii) (v)

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Answer: B
101
Biotechnology and its Applications

What map unit (Centimorgan) is adopted in the construction of genetic maps?

(1)

A unit of distance between two expressed genes, representing 10% cross over.

(2)

A unit of distance between two expressed Genes, representing 100% cross over

(3)

A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes, representing 1% cross over.

(4)

A unit of distance between genes on chromosomes representing 50% cross over.

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Answer: C
102
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Select the hormone -releasing Intra -Uterine Devices.

(1)

Vaults, LNG-20

(2)

Multiload 375, Progestasert

(3)

Progestasert, LNG-20

(4)

Lippes Loop, Multiload 375

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Answer: C
104
Plant Growth and Development

Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) refers to:

(1)

Streptococcus pneumonic / Widal test

(2)

Novel DNA sequences

(3)

Salmonella typhi / Anthrome test

(4)

Plasmodium vivax / UTt test

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Answer: D
105
Human Reproduction

Colostrum, the yellowish fluid, secreted by mother during the initial days of location is very essential to impart immunity to the newborn infants because it contains:

(1)

Natural killer cells

(2)

Monocytes

(3)

Macrophages

(4)

Immunoglobulin A

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Answer: D
106
Ecosystem

Select the incorrect statement.

(1)

Male fruit fly is heterogametic.

(2)

Human males have one of their sex - chromosome much shorter than the other.

(3)

In male grasshoppers, 50% of sperms have no sex-chromosome. 20 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

(4)

In domesticated fowls, sex of progeny depends on the type of sperm rather than egg.

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Answer: D
107
Biodiversity and Conservation

Select the correct sequence for transport of sperm cells in male reproductive system.

(1)

Testis → Epididymis → Vasa efferentia → Rate testis → Inguinal canal → Urethra

(2)

Seminiferous tubules → Rate testis →Vasa efferentia → Epididymis → Vas deferens → Ejaculatory duct → Urethra → Urethral meatus

(3)

Seminiferous tubules → Vasa efferentia → Epididymis → Inguinal canal → Urethra

(4)

Testis → Epididymis → Vasa efferentia → Vas deferens → Ejaculatory duct → Inguinal canal → Urethra → Urethral meatus

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Answer: B
108
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

A gene locus has two alleles A. a if the frequency of dominant allele A is 0.4. then what will be the frequency homozygous dominant, heterozygous and homozygous recessive individuals in the population?

(1)

0.36(AA); 0.48 (Aa); 0.16 (aa)

(2)

0.16(AA); 0.24 (Aa); 0.36 (aa)

(3)

0.16(AA); 0.48 (Aa); 0.36 (aa)

(4)

0.16(AA); 0.36 (Aa); 0.48 (aa)

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Answer: C
109
Animal Kingdom

Match the following organisms with their respective characteristics:

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Pila(i) Flame cells
(b) Bombyx(ii) Comb plates
(c) Pleurobrachia(iii) Radula
(d) Taenia(iv) Malpighian tubules
(1)

(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)

(2)

(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

(3)

(ii) (iv) (iii) (i)

(4)

(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)

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Answer: B
110
Plant Kingdom

The shorter and longer arms of a submetacentric chromosome are referred to as:

(1)

s – arm and l – am respectively

(2)

m – arm and n – arm respectively

(3)

q – arm and p – arm respectively

(4)

p – arm q – arm respectively

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Answer: D
111
Human Reproduction

What is the site of perception of photoperiod necessary for induction of flowering in plants?

(1)

Lateral buds

(2)

Pulvinus

(3)

Shoot apex

(4)

Leaves

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Answer: D
112
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

Which part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation?

(1)

Cerebrum

(2)

Hypothalamus

(3)

Corpus callosum

(4)

Medulla oblongata

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Answer: B
113
Structural Organisation in Animals

Which of the following pairs of organelles does not contain DNA?

(1)

Mitochondria and Lysosomes

(2)

Chloroplast and Vacuoles

(3)

Lysosomes and Vacuoles

(4)

Nuclear envelope and Mitochondria

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Answer: C
114
Biotechnology and its Applications

What is the genetic disorder in which an individual has an overall masculine development. Gynaecomastia and is sterile?

(1)

Turne’s syndrome

(2)

Klinefelter ‘s syndrome

(3)

Edward syndrome

(4)

Down s syndrome

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Answer: B
115
Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Xylem translocates:

(1)

Water only

(2)

Water and mineral salts only

(3)

Water, mineral salts and some organic nitrogen only

(4)

Water, mineral salts, some organic nitrogen and hormones

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Answer: D
116
Biotechnology and its Applications

Which of the following pairs of gases is mainly responsible for green house effect?

(1)

Ozone and Ammonia

(2)

Oxygen and Nitrogen

(3)

Nitrogen and Sulphur dioxide

(4)

Carbon dioxide and Methane

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Answer: D
117
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which of the following protocols did aim for reducing emission of chlorofluorocarbouns into the atmosphere ?

(1)

Montreal protocol

(2)

Kyoto Protocol

(3)

Gothenburg Protocol

(4)

Geneva Protocol

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Answer: A
118
Reproduction in Organisms

In some plants, the female gamete develops into is known as:

(1)

Autogamy

(2)

Parthenocarpy

(3)

Syngamy

(4)

Parthenogenesis

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Answer: D
119
Respiration in Plants

which of the following sexually transmit diseases is not completely curable?

(1)

Gonorrhea

(2)

Genital warts

(3)

Genital herpes

(4)

Chlamydiasis

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Answer: C
120
Cell The Unit of Life

which of the following immune responses is responsible for rejection of Kidney graft?

(1)

Humoral immune response

(2)

Humoral immune response

(3)

Inflammatory immune response

(4)

Cell-mediated immune response

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Answer: D
121
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

Which of the following factors is responsible for the formation of concentrated urine

(1)

Low levels of antidiuretic hormone.

(2)

Maintaining hyperosmolarity towards inner medullary interstitium in the kidneys. 21 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

(3)

Secretion of erythropoietin by Juxtaglomerular complex.

(4)

Hydrostatic pressure during glomerular filtration.

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Answer: B
122
Transport in Plants

Which of the following features of genetic code does allow bacteria to produce human insulin by recombinant DN Technology ?

(1)

Genetic code is not ambiguous

(2)

Genetic code is redundant

(3)

Genetic code is nearly universal

(4)

Genetic code is specific

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Answer: C
123
Structural Organisation in Animals

Which of the following statements is not correct?

(1)

Lysosomes have numerous hydrolytic enzymes.

(2)

The hydrolytic enzymes of lysosomes are active under acidic PH

(3)

Lysosomes are membrane bound structures.

(4)

Lysosomes are formed by the process of packaging in the endoplasmic reticulum.

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Answer: D
124
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

The concept of “ Omnis cellula – e cellula ” regrading cell division was first proposed by:

(1)

Rudolf Virchow

(2)

Theodore Schwann

(3)

Schleiden

(4)

Aristotle

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Answer: A
126
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

What is the direction of movement of sugars in phloem?

(1)

Non-multidirectional

(2)

Upward

(3)

Downward

(4)

Bi-directional

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Answer: D
127
Structural Organisation in Animals

Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited?

(1)

Tetany

(2)

Muscular dystrophy

(3)

Myasthenia gravis

(4)

Botulism

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Answer: B
129
Human Reproduction

The frequency of recombination between gene pairs on the same chromosome as a measure of the distance between genes was explained by:

(1)

T.H. Morgan

(2)

Gregor J. Mendel

(3)

Alfred Sturtevant

(4)

Sutton Boveri

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Answer: C
130
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Following statements describe the characteristies of the enzyme Restriction Endonuclease. Identify the incorrect statement.

(1)

The enzyme cuts DNA molecule at identified position within the DNA

(2)

The enzyme binds DNA at specific sites and cuts only of the tow strands.

(3)

The enzyme cuts the sugar -phosphate backbone at specific sites on each strand.

(4)

The enzyme recognizes a specific palindromic nucleotide sequence in the DNA

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Answer: B
131
Biotechnology and its Applications

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(1)

Viruses are obligate parasites

(2)

prions consist of abnormally folded proteins

(3)

Viroids lack a protein coat

(4)

Infective constituent in viruses is the protein coat

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Answer: D
132
Cell The Unit of Life

Placentation in which ovules develop on the inner well of the ovary of in peripheral part is:

(1)

Basal

(2)

Axile

(3)

Parietal

(4)

Free-central

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Answer: C
133
Neural Control and Coordination

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

(1)

Habitat loss and fragmentation

(2)

Drought and floods

(3)

Economic

(4)

Alien species invasion

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Answer: A
134
Human Reproduction

Variations caused by mutation, as proposed by Hugo de Vries, are

(1)

Random and directional

(2)

Random and directionless

(3)

Small and directional

(4)

Small and directionless

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Answer: B
135
Respiration in Plants

Respiratory Quotient (RQ) value of tripalmitin is:

(1)

0.9

(2)

0.7

(3)

0.07

(4)

0.09

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Answer: B
136
Evolution

In Antirrhinum (Snapdragon), a red flower was crossed with a white flower and in F1 generation, pink flowers were obtained. When pink flowers were selfed, the F 2 generation showed white, red and pink flowers. Choose the incorrect statement from the following:

(1)

This experiment does not follow the Principle of Dominance.

(2)

Pink colour in F 1 is due to incomplete dominance

(3)

Ratio of F2 is 1 4 (Red): 2 1 (Pink): 1 4 (White)

(4)

Law of Segregation does not apply in this experiment.

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Answer: D
137
Reproductive Health

Select the incorrect statement

(1)

Inbreeding is essential to evolve pure lines in any animal.

(2)

Inbreeding increases homozygosity.

(3)

Inbreeding helps in accumulation of superior genes and elimination of undesirable genes.

(4)

Inbreeding selects harmful recessive genes that reduce fertility and productivity.

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Answer: C
138
Human Reproduction

The correct sequence of phases of cell cycle is:

(1)

M → G1 → G2 →S

(2)

G1 → G2 →S → M

(3)

S → G1 → G2 → M

(4)

G1 → S → G2 → m

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Answer: D
139
Origin of Life

Thiobacillus is a group of bacteria helpful in carrying out :

(1)

Nitrogen fixation

(2)

Chemoautotrophic fixation

(3)

Nitrification

(4)

Denitrification

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Answer: D
140
Human Health and Disease

Polyblend, a fine powder of recycled modified plastic, has proved to be a good material for:

(1)

making plastic sacks

(2)

use as a fertilizer

(3)

construction of roads

(4)

making tubes and pipes

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Answer: C
141
Human Health and Disease

From evolutionary point of view retention of the female gametophyte with developing young embryo on the parent sporophyte for some time is first observed in

(1)

Liverworts

(2)

mosses

(3)

Pteridophytes

(4)

Gymnosperms

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Answer: C
142
Biotechnology Principles and Processes

Select the correct option

(1)

8𝑡ℎ, 9𝑡ℎ and 10𝑡ℎ pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum.

(2)

11𝑡ℎ and 12𝑡ℎ pairs of ribs are connected to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage.

(3)

Each rib is a flat thin bone and all the ribs are connected dorsally to the thoracic vertebrae and ventrally to the sternum.

(4)

There are seven pairs of vertehrosternal, three pairs of vertebrochondral and two pairs of vertebral ribs.

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Answer: D
143
Plant Kingdom

Concanavalin A is:

(1)

an alkaloid

(2)

an essential oil

(3)

a lectin

(4)

a pigment

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Answer: C
144
Structural Organisation in Animals

Extrusion of second polar body from egg nucleus occurs:

(1)

after entry of sperm but before fertilization

(2)

after fertilization

(3)

before entry of sperm into ovum

(4)

simultaneously with first cleavage

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Answer: A
146
Environmental Issues

The Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 was called: 16 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

(1)

To reduce CO2 emissions and global warming.

(2)

For conservation of biodiversity and sustainable utilization of its benefits,

(3)

To assess threat posed to native species by invasive weed species.

(4)

For immediate steps to discontinue use of CFSs that were damaging the ozone layer,

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Answer: B
147
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

DNA precipitation out of a mixture of biomolecules can be achieved by treatment with :

(1)

Isopropanol

(2)

Chilled ethanol

(3)

Methanol at room temperature

(4)

Chilled Chloroform

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Answer: B
148
Biodiversity and Conservation

Grass leaves curl inwards during very dry weather. Select the most appropriate reason from the following:

(1)

Closure of stomata

(2)

Flaccidity of Bulliform cells

(3)

Shrinkage of air spaces in spongy mesophyll

(4)

Tyloses in vessels

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Answer: B
149
Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Match the following structures with their respective location in organs

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Crypts of Lieberktihn(i) Pancreas
(b) Glisson’s capsule(ii) Duodenum
(c) latest of Langerhans(iii) Small intestine
(d) Brunner’s Glands(iv) Laver
(1)

(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)

(2)

(ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

(3)

(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

(4)

(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)

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Answer: C
150
The Living World

Match the following hormones with the respective diseases:

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Insulin(i) Addison’s disease
(b) Thyroxin(ii) Diabetes insipidus
(c) Corticoids(iii) Acromegaly
(d) Growth Hormone(iv) Goiter (v) Diabetes mellitus
(1)

(v) (i) (ii) (iii)

(2)

(ii) (iv) (i) (iii)

(3)

(v) (iv) (i) (iii)

(4)

(v) (iv) (i) (i)

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Answer: C
151
Biomolecules

Which of the following contraceptive methods to involve a role of hormone?

(1)

Lactational amenorrhea, Pills, Emergency contraceptives

(2)

Barrier method, Lactational amenorrhea, Pills

(3)

CuT, Pills, Emergency contraceptives

(4)

Pills, Emergency contraceptives, Barrier methods

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Answer: A
152
Human Health and Disease

Drug called ‘Heroin’ is synthesized by:

(1)

Methylation of morphine

(2)

Acetylation of morphine

(3)

glycosylation of morphine

(4)

Nitration of morphine

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Answer: B
153
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

In a species, the weight of newborn ranges from 2 to 5 kg. 97% of the newborn with an average weight between 3 to 3.3 kg survive whereas 99% of the infants born with weights form 2 to 2.5 kg or 4.5 to 5 kg die. Which type of selection process is taking place?

(1)

Directional Selection

(2)

Stabilizing Selection

(3)

Disruptive Selection

(4)

Cyclical Selection

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Answer: B
154
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Conversion of glucoses to glucose – 6 - phosphate, the first irrev ersible reaction of glycolysis is catalyzed by:

(1)

Aldolase

(2)

Hexokinase

(3)

Enolase

(4)

Phosphofructokinase

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Answer: B
155
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Which of the following statements is correct?

(1)

Cornea is an external, transparent and protective proteinaceous covering of the eye – ball.

(2)

Cornea consists of dense connective tissue of elastin and can repair itself.

(3)

Cornea is convex, transparent layer which is highly vascularized.

(4)

Cornea consists of dense matrix of collagen and is the most sensitive portion of the eye.

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Answer: D
156
Human Health and Disease

Which of the following ecological pyramids is generally inverted?

(1)

Pyramid of numbers in grassland

(2)

Pyramid of energy

(3)

Pyramid of biomass in a forest

(4)

Pyramid of biomass in a sea

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Answer: D
157
Biodiversity and Conservation

Consider the following statement: (A) Coenzyme or metal ion that is tightly bound to enzyme protein is called prosthetic group. (B)A complete catalytic active enzyme with its bound prosthetic group is called apoenzyme. Select the correct option.

(1)

Both (A) and (B) are true.

(2)

(A) is true but (B) are true.

(3)

Both (A) and (B) are false.

(4)

(A) is false but (B) is true.

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Answer: B
158
Plant Growth and Development

Due to increasing air borne allergens and pollutants many people in urban areas are suffering from respiratory disorder causing wheezing due to:

(1)

benign growth on mucous lining of nasal cavity .

(2)

inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles.

(3)

profile form of fibrous tissues and damage walls.

(4)

reduction in the secretion of surfactants by pneumocytes.

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Answer: B
159
Reproduction in Organisms

Which one of the following statements regarding post fertilization development in flowering plants is incorrect?

(1)

Ovary develops into fruit

(2)

Zygote develops into embryo

(3)

Central cell develops into endosperm

(4)

Ovules develop into embryo sac

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Answer: D
160
Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Phloem in gymnosperms lacks:

(1)

Albuminous cells and sieve cells

(2)

Sieve tubes only

(3)

Companion cells only

(4)

Both sieve tubes and companion cells

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Answer: D
161
Biodiversity and Conservation

It takes very long time for pineapple plants to produces flowers. Which combination of hormones can be applied to artificially induces flowering in pineapple plate throughout the year to increase yield

(1)

Auxin and Ethylene

(2)

Gibberellin and Cytokinin

(3)

Gibberellin and Abscisic acid

(4)

Cytokinin and Abscisic acid

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Answer: A
162
Plant Kingdom

Persistent nucellus in the seed is known as :

(1)

Chalaza

(2)

Perisperm

(3)

Hilum

(4)

Tegmen

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Answer: B
163
Cell The Unit of Life

Cells in G0 Phase:

(1)

Exit the cells cycle

(2)

enter the cell cycle

(3)

Suspend the cell cycle

(4)

Terminate the cell cycle

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Answer: C
164
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Match column-I with Column-II

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Saprophyte(i) Symbiotic association fungi with plant roots
(b) Parasite(ii) Decomposition of dead organic materials 19 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK
(c) Lichens(iii) Living on living planta or animals
(d) Mycorrhiza(iv) Symbiotic association of algae and fungi
(1)

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(2)

(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)

(3)

(ii) (i) (iii) (iv)

(4)

(ii) (iii) (iv) (iv)

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Answer: D
165
Body Fluids and Circulation

What would be the heart rate of a person if the cardiac output is 5L blood volume in the ventricles at the end of diastole is 100 mL and at the end of ventricular systole is 50 mL?

(1)

50 beats per minute

(2)

75 beats per minute

(3)

100 beats per minute

(4)

125 beats per minute

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Answer: C
166
Biomolecules

What triggers activation of protoxin to active Bt Toxin of Bacillus Thuringowa’s in boll worm?

(1)

Body temperature

(2)

Moist surface of midgut

(3)

Alkaline pH of gut

(4)

Acidic pH of stomach

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Answer: C
167
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

The ciliated epithelial cells are required to move particles or mucus in a specific direction. In humans, these cells are mainly present in:

(1)

Bile duct and Bronchioles

(2)

Fallopian tubes and Pancreatic duct

(3)

Eustachian tube and Salivary duct

(4)

Bronchioles and Fallopian tubes

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Answer: D
168
Human Health and Disease

Which of the statements given below is not true about formation of Annual Rings in trees ?

(1)

Annual rings is a combination of spring wood and autumn wood produced in a year.

(2)

Differential activity of cambium causes light and dark b ands of tissue early and late wood respectively.

(3)

Activity of cambium depends upon variation in climate.

(4)

Annual rings are not prominent in tree of temperate region.

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Answer: D
169
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

What is the fate of the male gemetes discharged in the synergid?

(1)

One fuses with egg, other(s) degenerate(s) in the synergid.

(2)

All fuse with the egg.

(3)

one fuses with egg. other(s) fuse(s) with synergid nucleus.

(4)

One fuses with egg and other fuses with central cell nuclei.

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Answer: D
170
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Match the following genes of the Lac operon with their respective products:

Column - IColumn - II
(a) i gene(i) β - galactosidase
(b) z gene(ii) Permease
(c) a gene(iii) Repressor
(d) y gene(iv) Transacetylase
(1)

(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)

(2)

(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)

(3)

(iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

(4)

(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

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Answer: C
171
Human Reproduction

Select the correct sequence of organs in the alimentary canal of cockroach starting from mouth?

(1)

Pharynx → Oesophagus → Crop → Gizzard →Ileum →Colon→ Rectum

(2)

Pharynx → Oesophagus → Gizzard → Crop → Ileum → Colon → Rectum

(3)

Pharynx → Oesophagus →Gizzard → Ileum →Crop →Colon → Rectum

(4)

Pharynx → Oesophagus → Ileum → Crop → Gizzard→ Colon → Rectum

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Answer: A
172
Animal Kingdom

Match the hominids with their correct brain size:

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Homo habilis(i) 900 cc
(b) Homo neanderthalensis(ii) 1350 cc
(c) Homo erectus(iii) 650-800 cc
(d) Homo sapiens(iv) 1400 cc
(1)

(iii) (i) (iv) (ii)

(2)

(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)

(3)

(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

(4)

(iv) (iii) (i) (ii)

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Answer: C
173
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Identify the correct pair representing the causative agent of typhoid fever and the confirmatory test for typhoid.

(1)

Plasmodium vivax / UTl test

(2)

Streptococcus / pneumoniae / Widal test

(3)

Salmonella typhi /Anthrone test

(4)

Salmonella typhi / Widal test

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Answer: D
174
Human Evolution

How does steroid hormone influence the cellular activities?

(1)

Changing the pe rmeability of the cell membrane.

(2)

Binding to DNA and forming a gene-hormone complex.

(3)

Activating cyclic AMP located on the cell membrane.

(4)

using aquaporin channels are second messenger.

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Answer: B
175
Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Tidal volume and Expiratory Reserve Volume of in athlete is 500 mL and 1000 mL respectively. What will be his Expiratory Capacity if the Wedual Volume is 1200 mL?

(1)

1500 mL

(2)

1700 mL

(3)

2200 mL

(4)

2700 mL

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Answer: A
176
Morphology of Flowering Plants

Which of the following is a commercial blood cholesterol lowering agent?

(1)

Cyclosporin A

(2)

Statin

(3)

Streptokinase

(4)

Lipases

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Answer: B
177
Reproduction in Organisms

Which of the following statements regarding mitochondria is incorrect?

(1)

Outer membrane is permeable to monomers of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. 17 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

(2)

Enzymes of electron transport and embedded in outer membrane.

(3)

Inner membrane is convoluted with infoldings.

(4)

Mitochondrial material contains single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes.

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Answer: B
178
Transport in Plants

Watch the column-I with column-II Column-I Column-II (a) P-wave (i) Depolarisation of ventricles (b) QRS complex (ii) Repolarisution of ventricles (c) T-wave (iii) Coronary ischemia (d) Reduction I the (iv) Depolarisation size of T-wave of atria (v) Repolarisation of atria Select the correct option. (a) (b) (c) (d)

(1)

(iv) (i) (ii) (iii)

(2)

(iv) (i) (ii) (v)

(3)

(ii) (i) (v) (iii)

(4)

(ii) (iii) (v) (iv)

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Answer: A
179
Human Health and Disease

Select the correct group of biocontrol agents

(1)

Bacillus thuringiensis , tobacco mosaic virus, Aphids 18 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

(2)

Trichoderma, Baculovirus, Bacillus thuringiensis

(3)

Oscillatoria, Rhizobium, Trichoderma

(4)

Nostoc, Azospirillium, Nucleopolyhedrovirus

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Answer: B
180
Plant Growth and Development

Select the correctly written scientific name of mango which was first described by Carolus Linnaeus:

(1)

Mangifera indica Car. Linn

(2)

Mangifera indica Linn.

(3)

Mangifera indica

(4)

Mangifera Indica

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Answer: B

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