NEET PYQs · 2020 · Code KANHA-E1

NEET 2020 — Code KANHA-E1

Official NTA NEET-UG 2020 question paper, set KANHA-E1. 180 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with worked solutions and the official answer key.

1
Organisms and Populations

Which of the following is not an attribute of a population ?

(1)

Sex ratio

(2)

Natality

(3)

Mortality

(4)

Species interaction

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Answer: D
2
Plant Growth and Development

The process of growth is maximum during :

(1)

Log phase

(2)

Lag phase

(3)

Senescence

(4)

Dormancy

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Answer: B
3
Morphology of Flowering Plants

The roots that originate from the base of the stem are :

(1)

Fibrous roots

(2)

Primary roots

(3)

Prop roots

(4)

Lateral roots

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Answer: B
4
Human Health and Disease

Match the following diseases with the causative organism and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Typhoid(i) Wuchereria
(b) Pneumonia(ii) Plasmodium
(c) Filariasis(iii) Salmonella
(d) Malaria(iv) Haemophilus
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
5
Human Reproduction

In which of the following techniques, the embryos are transferred to assist those females who cannot conceive ?

(1)

ZIFT and IUT

(2)

GIFT and ZIFT

(3)

ICSI and ZIFT

(4)

GIFT and ICSI

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Answer: B
6
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Identify the wrong statement with reference to the gene ‘I’ that controls ABO blood groups.

(1)

The gene (I) has three alleles.

(2)

A person will have only two of the three alleles.

(3)

When I A and I B are present together, they express same type of sugar.

(4)

Allele ‘i’ does not produce any sugar.

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Answer: C
7
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Choose the correct pair from the following :

(1)

Ligases - Join the two DNA molecules

(2)

Polymerases - Break the DNA into fragments

(3)

Nucleases - Separate the two strands of DNA

(4)

Exonucleases - Make cuts at specific positions within DNA

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Answer: A
8
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Select the correct match.

(1)

Haemophilia - Y linked

(2)

Phenylketonuria - Autosomal dominant trait

(3)

Sickle cell anaemia - Autosomal recessive trait, chromosome-11

(4)

Thalassemia - X linked

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Answer: C
9
Animal Kingdom

Match the following columns and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Gregarious, polyphagous(i) Asterias pest
(b) Adult with radial(ii) Scorpion symmetry and larva with bilateral symmetry
(c) Book lungs(iii) Ctenoplana
(d) Bioluminescence(iv) Locusta
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
10
Human Health and Disease

The infectious stage of Plasmodium that enters the human body is :

(1)

Trophozoites

(2)

Sporozoites

(3)

Female gametocytes

(4)

Male gametocytes

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Answer: B
11
Biomolecules

Identify the substances having glycosidic bond and peptide bond, respectively in their structure :

(1)

Chitin, cholesterol

(2)

Glycerol, trypsin

(3)

Cellulose, lecithin

(4)

Inulin, insulin

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Answer: D
12
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

The plant parts which consist of two generations - one within the other : (a) Pollen grains inside the anther (b) Germinated pollen grain with two male gametes (c) Seed inside the fruit (d) Embryo sac inside the ovule

(1)

(a) only

(2)

(a), (b) and (c)

(3)

(c) and (d)

(4)

(a) and (d)

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Answer: D
13
Plant Growth and Development

The product(s) of reaction catalyzed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are :

(1)

Ammonia alone

(2)

Nitrate alone

(3)

Ammonia and oxygen

(4)

Ammonia and hydrogen

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Answer: D
14
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Identify the correct statement with regard to G 1 phase (Gap 1) of interphase.

(1)

DNA synthesis or replication takes place.

(2)

Reorganisation of all cell components takes place.

(3)

Cell is metabolically active, grows but does not replicate its DNA.

(4)

Nuclear Division takes place.

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Answer: C
15
Structural Organisation in Animals

Cuboidal epithelium with brush border of microvilli is found in :

(1)

lining of intestine

(2)

ducts of salivary glands

(3)

proximal convoluted tubule of nephron

(4)

eustachian tube

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Answer: C
16
Cell The Unit of Life

Which of the following statements about inclusion bodies is incorrect ?

(1)

They are not bound by any membrane.

(2)

These are involved in ingestion of food particles.

(3)

They lie free in the cytoplasm.

(4)

These represent reserve material in cytoplasm.

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Answer: B
17
Cell The Unit of Life

Which is the important site of formation of glycoproteins and glycolipids in eukaryotic cells ?

(1)

Endoplasmic reticulum

(2)

Peroxisomes

(3)

Golgi bodies

(4)

Polysomes

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Answer: C
18
Biotechnology and its Applications

In gel electrophoresis, separated DNA fragments can be visualized with the help of :

(1)

Acetocarmine in bright blue light

(2)

Ethidium bromide in UV radiation

(3)

Acetocarmine in UV radiation

(4)

Ethidium bromide in infrared radiation

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Answer: B
19
Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Identify the wrong statement with reference to transport of oxygen.

(1)

Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is mainly related to partial pressure of O 2 .

(2)

Partial pressure of CO 2 can interfere with O 2 binding with haemoglobin.

(3)

Higher H + conc. in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin.

(4)

Low pCO 2 in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin.

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Answer: C
20
Plant Kingdom

Ray florets have :

(1)

Inferior ovary

(2)

Superior ovary

(3)

Hypogynous ovary

(4)

Half inferior ovary

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Answer: B
21
Biotechnology and its Applications

The specific palindromic sequence which is recognized by EcoRI is :

(1)

5' - GAATTC - 3' 3' - CTTAAG - 5'

(2)

5' - GGAACC - 3' 3' - CCTTGG - 5'

(3)

5' - CTTAAG - 3' 3' - GAATTC - 5'

(4)

5' - GGATCC - 3' 3' - CCTAGG - 5'

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Answer: A
22
Biotechnology and its Applications

Identify the wrong statement with regard to Restriction Enzymes.

(1)

Each restriction enzyme functions by inspecting the length of a DNA sequence.

(2)

They cut the strand of DNA at palindromic sites.

(3)

They are useful in genetic engineering.

(4)

Sticky ends can be joined by using DNA ligases.

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Answer: A
23
Biotechnology and its Applications

Which of the following is put into Anaerobic sludge digester for further sewage treatment ?

(1)

Primary sludge

(2)

Floating debris

(3)

Effluents of primary treatment

(4)

Activated sludge

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Answer: D
24
Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Select the correct events that occur during inspiration. (a) Contraction of diaphragm (b) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles (c) Pulmonary volume decreases (d) Intra pulmonary pressure increases

(1)

(a) and (b)

(2)

(c) and (d)

(3)

(a), (b) and (d)

(4)

only (d)

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Answer: A
25
Neural Control and Coordination

If the head of cockroach is removed, it may live for few days because :

(1)

the supra-oesophageal ganglia of the cockroach are situated in ventral part of abdomen.

(2)

the cockroach does not have nervous system.

(3)

the head holds a small proportion of a nervous system while the rest is situated along the ventral part of its body.

(4)

the head holds a 1/3 rd of a nervous system while the rest is situated along the dorsal part of its body.

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Answer: C
26
Animal Kingdom

Which of the following statements are true for the phylum-Chordata ? (a) In Urochordata notochord extends from head to tail and it is present throughout their life. (b) In Vertebrata notochord is present during the embryonic period only. (c) Central nervous system is dorsal and hollow. (d) Chordata is divided into 3 subphyla : Hemichordata, Tunicata and Cephalochordata.

(1)

(d) and (c)

(2)

(c) and (a)

(3)

(a) and (b)

(4)

(b) and (c)

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Answer: D
27
Biotechnology and its Applications

Match the organism with its use in biotechnology.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Bacillus(i) Cloning vector thuringiensis
(b) Thermus(ii) Construction of aquaticus first rDNA molecule
(c) Agrobacterium(iii) DNA polymerase tumefaciens
(d) Salmonella(iv) Cry proteins typhimurium
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
28
Plant Growth and Development

Match the following concerning essential elements and their functions in plants :

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Iron(i) Photolysis of water
(b) Zinc(ii) Pollen germination
(c) Boron(iii) Required for chlorophyll biosynthesis
(d) Manganese(iv) IAA biosynthesis
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: D
29
Plant Growth and Development

Identify the incorrect statement.

(1)

Heart wood does not conduct water but gives mechanical support.

(2)

Sapwood is involved in conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf.

(3)

Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour.

(4)

Due to deposition of tannins, resins, oils etc., heart wood is dark in colour.

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Answer: C
30
Biomolecules

Match the following :

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Inhibitor of catalytic(i) Ricin activity
(b) Possess peptide bonds(ii) Malonate
(c) Cell wall material in(iii) Chitin fungi
(d) Secondary metabolite(iv) Collagen
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
31
Human Reproduction

Meiotic division of the secondary oocyte is completed :

(1)

Prior to ovulation

(2)

At the time of copulation

(3)

After zygote formation

(4)

At the time of fusion of a sperm with an ovum

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Answer: D
32
Biodiversity and Conservation

According to Robert May, the global species diversity is about :

(1)

5 million

(2)

20 million

(3)

50 million

(4)

7 million

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Answer: D
33
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

The first phase of translation is :

(1)

Binding of mRNA to ribosome

(2)

Recognition of DNA molecule

(3)

Aminoacylation of tRNA

(4)

Recognition of an anti-codon

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Answer: A
34
Biodiversity and Conservation

Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits highest species diversity ?

(1)

Western Ghats of India

(2)

Madagascar

(3)

Himalayas

(4)

Amazon forests

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Answer: D
35
Biodiversity and Conservation

Which of the following statements is not correct ?

(1)

In man insulin is synthesised as a proinsulin.

(2)

The proinsulin has an extra peptide called C-peptide.

(3)

The functional insulin has A and B chains linked together by hydrogen bonds.

(4)

Genetically engineered insulin is produced in E-Coli.

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Answer: C
36
Anatomy of Flowering Plants

The transverse section of a plant shows following anatomical features : (a) Large number of scattered vascular bundles surrounded by bundle sheath. (b) Large conspicuous parenchymatous ground tissue. (c) Vascular bundles conjoint and closed. (d) Phloem parenchyma absent. Identify the category of plant and its part :

(1)

Monocotyledonous stem

(2)

Monocotyledonous root

(3)

Dicotyledonous stem

(4)

Dicotyledonous root

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Answer: A
37
Animal Kingdom

Match the following columns and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) 6 - 15 pairs of(i) Trygon gill slits
(b) Heterocercal(ii) Cyclostomes caudal fin
(c) Air Bladder(iii) Chondrichthyes
(d) Poison sting(iv) Osteichthyes
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: D
38
Evolution

From his experiments, S.L. Miller produced amino acids by mixing the following in a closed flask :

(1)

CH 4 , H 2 , NH 3 and water vapor at 800 8 C

(2)

CH 3 , H 2 , NH 4 and water vapor at 800 8 C

(3)

CH 4 , H 2 , NH 3 and water vapor at 600 8 C

(4)

CH 3 , H 2 , NH 3 and water vapor at 600 8 C

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Answer: A
39
Evolution

Embryological support for evolution was disapproved by :

(1)

Karl Ernst von Baer

(2)

Alfred Wallace

(3)

Charles Darwin

(4)

Oparin

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Answer: A
40
Plant Growth and Development

The process responsible for facilitating loss of water in liquid form from the tip of grass blades at night and in early morning is :

(1)

Transpiration

(2)

Root pressure

(3)

Imbibition

(4)

Plasmolysis

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Answer: A
41
Plant Growth and Development

Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced by plants for their :

(1)

Nutritive value

(2)

Growth response

(3)

Defence action

(4)

Effect on reproduction

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Answer: C
42
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

The oxygenation activity of RuBisCo enzyme in photorespiration leads to the formation of :

(1)

2 molecules of 3-C compound

(2)

1 molecule of 3-C compound

(3)

1 molecule of 6-C compound

(4)

1 molecule of 4-C compound and 1 molecule of 2-C compound

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Answer: D
43
Biotechnology and its Applications

Bt cotton variety that was developed by the introduction of toxin gene of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is resistant to :

(1)

Insect pests

(2)

Fungal diseases

(3)

Plant nematodes

(4)

Insect predators

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Answer: A
44
Evolution

Which of the following refer to correct example(s) of organisms which have evolved due to changes in environment brought about by anthropogenic action ? (a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands. (b) Herbicide resistant weeds. (c) Drug resistant eukaryotes. (d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals like dogs.

(1)

only (a)

(2)

(a) and (c)

(3)

(b), (c) and (d)

(4)

only (d)

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Answer: B
45
Human Health and Disease

Identify the wrong statement with reference to immunity.

(1)

When exposed to antigen (living or dead) antibodies are produced in the host’s body. It is called “Active immunity”.

(2)

When ready-made antibodies are directly given, it is called “Passive immunity”.

(3)

Active immunity is quick and gives full response.

(4)

Foetus receives some antibodies from mother, it is an example for passive immunity.

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Answer: C
46
Structural Organisation in Animals

By which method was a new breed ‘Hisardale’ of sheep formed by using Bikaneri ewes and Marino rams ?

(1)

Out crossing

(2)

Mutational breeding

(3)

Cross breeding

(4)

Inbreeding

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Answer: C
47
Human Health and Disease

Identify the correct statement with reference to human digestive system.

(1)

Ileum opens into small intestine.

(2)

Serosa is the innermost layer of the alimentary canal.

(3)

Ileum is a highly coiled part.

(4)

Vermiform appendix arises from duodenum.

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Answer: C
48
Human Health and Disease

Match the following columns and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Clostridium(i) Cyclosporin-A butylicum
(b) Trichoderma(ii) Butyric Acid polysporum
(c) Monascus(iii) Citric Acid purpureus
(d) Aspergillus niger(iv) Blood cholesterol lowering agent
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
49
Human Health and Disease

Presence of which of the following conditions in urine are indicative of Diabetes Mellitus ?

(1)

Uremia and Ketonuria

(2)

Uremia and Renal Calculi

(3)

Ketonuria and Glycosuria

(4)

Renal calculi and Hyperglycaemia

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Answer: C
50
Plant Kingdom

Floridean starch has structure similar to :

(1)

Starch and cellulose

(2)

Amylopectin and glycogen

(3)

Mannitol and algin

(4)

Laminarin and cellulose

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Answer: B
51
Human Health and Disease

Select the option including all sexually transmitted diseases.

(1)

Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Genital herpes

(2)

Gonorrhoea, Malaria, Genital herpes

(3)

AIDS, Malaria, Filaria

(4)

Cancer, AIDS, Syphilis

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Answer: A
52
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Match the following with respect to meiosis :

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Zygotene(i) Terminalization
(b) Pachytene(ii) Chiasmata
(c) Diplotene(iii) Crossing over
(d) Diakinesis(iv) Synapsis
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
53
Plant Kingdom

Which of the following pairs is of unicellular algae ?

(1)

Laminaria and Sargassum

(2)

Gelidium and Gracilaria

(3)

Anabaena and Volvox

(4)

Chlorella and Spirulina

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Answer: D
54
Human Reproduction

Which of the following hormone levels will cause release of ovum (ovulation) from the graffian follicle ?

(1)

High concentration of Estrogen

(2)

High concentration of Progesterone

(3)

Low concentration of LH

(4)

Low concentration of FSH

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Answer: A
55
Biotechnology and its Applications

Match the following columns and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Bt cotton(i) Gene therapy
(b) Adenosine(ii) Cellular defence deaminase deficiency
(c) RNAi(iii) Detection of HIV infection
(d) PCR(iv) Bacillus thuringiensis
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
56
Biodiversity and Conservation

Montreal protocol was signed in 1987 for control of :

(1)

Transport of Genetically modified organisms from one country to another

(2)

Emission of ozone depleting substances

(3)

Release of Green House gases

(4)

Disposal of e-wastes

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Answer: B
57
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which of the following is correct about viroids ?

(1)

They have RNA with protein coat.

(2)

They have free RNA without protein coat.

(3)

They have DNA with protein coat.

(4)

They have free DNA without protein coat.

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Answer: B
58
Plant Kingdom

The ovary is half inferior in :

(1)

Brinjal

(2)

Mustard

(3)

Sunflower

(4)

Plum

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Answer: A
59
Human Health and Disease

The enzyme enterokinase helps in conversion of :

(1)

protein into polypeptides

(2)

trypsinogen into trypsin

(3)

caseinogen into casein

(4)

pepsinogen into pepsin

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Answer: B
60
Ecosystem

Match the trophic levels with their correct species examples in grassland ecosystem.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Fourth trophic level(i) Crow
(b) Second trophic level(ii) Vulture
(c) First trophic level(iii) Rabbit
(d) Third trophic level(iv) Grass
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: A
61
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

How many true breeding pea plant varieties did Mendel select as pairs, which were similar except in one character with contrasting traits ?

(1)

4

(2)

2

(3)

14

(4)

8

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Answer: C
62
Neural Control and Coordination

Match the following columns and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Organ of Corti(i) Connects middle ear and pharynx
(b) Cochlea(ii) Coiled part of the labyrinth
(c) Eustachian tube(iii) Attached to the oval window
(d) Stapes(iv) Located on the basilar membrane
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
63
Plant Kingdom

In water hyacinth and water lily, pollination takes place by :

(1)

insects or wind

(2)

water currents only

(3)

wind and water

(4)

insects and water

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Answer: D
64
Plant Growth and Development

Name the plant growth regulator which upon spraying on sugarcane crop, increases the length of stem, thus increasing the yield of sugarcane crop.

(1)

Cytokinin

(2)

Gibberellin

(3)

Ethylene

(4)

Abscisic acid

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Answer: B
65
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

In light reaction, plastoquinone facilitates the transfer of electrons from :

(1)

PS-II to Cytb 6 f complex

(2)

Cytb 6 f complex to PS-I

(3)

PS-I to NADP +

(4)

PS-I to ATP synthase

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Answer: A
66
Plant Growth and Development

Which of the following is not an inhibitory substance governing seed dormancy ?

(1)

Gibberellic acid

(2)

Abscisic acid

(3)

Phenolic acid

(4)

Para-ascorbic acid

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Answer: A
67
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Name the enzyme that facilitates opening of DNA helix during transcription.

(1)

DNA ligase

(2)

DNA helicase

(3)

DNA polymerase

(4)

RNA polymerase

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Answer: B
68
Human Health and Disease

Which of the following would help in prevention of diuresis ?

(1)

More water reabsorption due to undersecretion of ADH

(2)

Reabsorption of Na + and water from renal tubules due to aldosterone

(3)

Atrial natriuretic factor causes vasoconstriction

(4)

Decrease in secretion of renin by JG cells

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Answer: B
69
Ecosystem

In relation to Gross primary productivity and Net primary productivity of an ecosystem, which one of the following statements is correct ?

(1)

Gross primary productivity is always less than net primary productivity.

(2)

Gross primary productivity is always more than net primary productivity.

(3)

Gross primary productivity and Net primary productivity are one and same.

(4)

There is no relationship between Gross primary productivity and Net primary productivity.

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Answer: B
70
Human Reproduction

Match the following columns and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Placenta(i) Androgens
(b) Zona pellucida(ii) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
(c) Bulbo-urethral(iii) Layer of the ovum glands
(d) Leydig cells(iv) Lubrication of the Penis
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
71
Plant Kingdom

Strobili or cones are found in :

(1)

Salvinia

(2)

Pteris

(3)

Marchantia

(4)

Equisetum

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Answer: D
72
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Some dividing cells exit the cell cycle and enter vegetative inactive stage. This is called quiescent stage (G 0 ). This process occurs at the end of :

(1)

M phase

(2)

G 1 phase

(3)

S phase

(4)

G 2 phase

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Answer: B
73
Evolution

Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins are examples of :

(1)

Adaptive radiation

(2)

Convergent evolution

(3)

Industrial melanism

(4)

Natural selection

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Answer: B
74
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

If the distance between two consecutive base pairs is 0.34 nm and the total number of base pairs of a DNA double helix in a typical mammalian cell is 6.6 × 10 9 bp, then the length of the DNA is approximately :

(1)

0 meters

(2)

5 meters

(3)

2 meters

(4)

7 meters

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Answer: C
75
Human Health and Disease

The QRS complex in a standard ECG represents :

(1)

Repolarisation of auricles

(2)

Depolarisation of auricles

(3)

Depolarisation of ventricles

(4)

Repolarisation of ventricles

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Answer: C
76
Human Health and Disease

Match the following columns and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Eosinophils(i) Immune response
(b) Basophils(ii) Phagocytosis
(c) Neutrophils(iii) Release histaminase, destructive enzymes
(d) Lymphocytes(iv) Release granules containing histamine
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
77
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which of the following statements is correct ?

(1)

Adenine pairs with thymine through two H-bonds.

(2)

Adenine pairs with thymine through one H-bond.

(3)

Adenine pairs with thymine through three H-bonds.

(4)

Adenine does not pair with thymine.

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Answer: A
78
Biotechnology and its Applications

The sequence that controls the copy number of the linked DNA in the vector, is termed :

(1)

Selectable marker

(2)

Ori site

(3)

Palindromic sequence

(4)

Recognition site

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Answer: B
79
Biomolecules

Identify the basic amino acid from the following.

(1)

Tyrosine

(2)

Glutamic Acid

(3)

Lysine

(4)

Valine

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Answer: C
80
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Match the following columns and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Pituitary gland(i) Grave’s disease
(b) Thyroid gland(ii) Diabetes mellitus
(c) Adrenal gland(iii) Diabetes insipidus
(d) Pancreas(iv) Addison’s disease
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: C
81
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Select the correct statement.

(1)

Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.

(2)

Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia.

(3)

Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes.

(4)

Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia.

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Answer: A
82
Human Health and Disease

Which one of the following is the most abundant protein in the animals ?

(1)

Haemoglobin

(2)

Collagen

(3)

Lectin

(4)

Insulin

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Answer: B
83
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Experimental verification of the chromosomal theory of inheritance was done by :

(1)

Mendel

(2)

Sutton

(3)

Boveri

(4)

Morgan

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Answer: D
84
Structural Organisation in Animals

Match the following columns and select the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Floating Ribs(i) Located between second and seventh ribs
(b) Acromion(ii) Head of the Humerus
(c) Scapula(iii) Clavicle
(d) Glenoid cavity(iv) Do not connect with the sternum
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
85
Plant Growth and Development

The number of substrate level phosphorylations in one turn of citric acid cycle is :

(1)

Zero

(2)

One

(3)

Two

(4)

Three

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Answer: B
86
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex occurs during :

(1)

Pachytene

(2)

Zygotene

(3)

Diplotene

(4)

Leptotene

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Answer: C
87
Animal Kingdom

Bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate animals are exemplified by :

(1)

Ctenophora

(2)

Platyhelminthes

(3)

Aschelminthes

(4)

Annelida

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Answer: B
88
Plant Kingdom

The body of the ovule is fused within the funicle at :

(1)

Hilum

(2)

Micropyle

(3)

Nucellus

(4)

Chalaza

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Answer: A
89
Human Health and Disease

Goblet cells of alimentary canal are modified from :

(1)

Squamous epithelial cells

(2)

Columnar epithelial cells

(3)

Chondrocytes

(4)

Compound epithelial cells

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Answer: B
90
Human Health and Disease

Snow-blindness in Antarctic region is due to :

(1)

Freezing of fluids in the eye by low temperature

(2)

Inflammation of cornea due to high dose of UV-B radiation

(3)

High reflection of light from snow

(4)

Damage to retina caused by infra-red rays

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Answer: B
91
Biomolecules

Identify a molecule which does not exist.

(1)

He 2

(2)

Li 2

(3)

C 2

(4)

O 2

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Answer: A
92
Solutions

Find out the solubility of Ni(OH) 2 in 0.1 M NaOH. Given that the ionic product of Ni(OH) 2 is 2 × 10 − 15 .

(1)

2 × 10 − 13 M

(2)

2 × 10 − 8 M

(3)

1 × 10 − 13 M

(4)

1 × 10 8 M

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Answer: A
93
States of Matter

Identify the correct statements from the following : (a) CO 2 (g) is used as refrigerant for ice-cream and frozen food. (b) The structure of C 60 contains twelve six carbon rings and twenty five carbon rings. (c) ZSM-5, a type of zeolite, is used to convert alcohols into gasoline. (d) CO is colorless and odourless gas.

(1)

(a), (b) and (c) only

(2)

(a) and (c) only

(3)

(b) and (c) only

(4)

(c) and (d) only

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Answer: B
94
Equilibrium

Hydrolysis of sucrose is given by the following reaction. Sucrose + H 2 O ⇌ Glucose + Fructose If the equilibrium constant (K c ) is 2 × 10 13 at 300 K, the value of ∆ r G s at the same temperature will be :

(1)

− 8.314 J mol − 1 K − 1 × 300 K × ln(2 × 10 13 )

(2)

8.314 J mol − 1 K − 1 × 300 K × ln(2 × 10 13 )

(3)

8.314 J mol − 1 K − 1 × 300 K × ln(3 × 10 13 )

(4)

− 8.314 J mol − 1 K − 1 × 300 K × ln(4 × 10 13 )

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Answer: A
95
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

Identify compound X in the following sequence of reactions :

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: C
96
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Identify the incorrect match. Name IUPAC Official Name

Column - IColumn - II
(a) Unnilunium(i) Mendelevium
(b) Unniltrium(ii) Lawrencium
(c) Unnilhexium(iii) Seaborgium
(d) Unununnium(iv) Darmstadtium
(1)

(a), (i)

(2)

(b), (ii)

(3)

(c), (iii)

(4)

(d), (iv)

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Answer: D
97
States of Matter

An element has a body centered cubic (bcc) structure with a cell edge of 288 pm. The atomic radius is :

(1)

× 3 288 pm 4

(2)

× 2 288 pm 4

(3)

× 4 288 pm 3

(4)

× 4 288 pm 2

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Answer: A
98
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Which of the following set of molecules will have zero dipole moment ?

(1)

Ammonia, beryllium difluoride, water, 1,4-dichlorobenzene

(2)

Boron trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon dioxide, 1,3-dichlorobenzene

(3)

Nitrogen trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, water, 1,3-dichlorobenzene

(4)

Boron trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, carbon dioxide, 1,4-dichlorobenzene

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Answer: D
99
Electrochemistry

On electrolysis of dil.sulphuric acid using Platinum (Pt) electrode, the product obtained at anode will be :

(1)

Hydrogen gas

(2)

Oxygen gas

(3)

H 2 S gas

(4)

SO 2 gas

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Answer: B
100
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

Reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium chloride followed by hydrolysis will give :

(1)

Isopropyl alcohol

(2)

Sec. butyl alcohol

(3)

Tert. butyl alcohol

(4)

Isobutyl alcohol

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Answer: C
101
The p-Block Elements

Which of the following oxoacid of sulphur has − O − O − linkage ?

(1)

H 2 SO 3 , sulphurous acid

(2)

H 2 SO 4 , sulphuric acid

(3)

H 2 S 2 O 8 , peroxodisulphuric acid

(4)

H 2 S 2 O 7 , pyrosulphuric acid

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Answer: C
102
Amines

Which of the following amine will give the carbylamine test ?

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: A
103
Structure of Atom

The calculated spin only magnetic moment of Cr 2 + ion is :

(1)

87 BM

(2)

90 BM

(3)

5.92 BM

(4)

84 BM

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Answer: B
104
Thermodynamics

The correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition is :

(1)

q = 0, ∆ T = 0 and w = 0

(2)

q = 0, ∆ T < 0 and w > 0

(3)

q < 0, ∆ T = 0 and w = 0

(4)

q > 0, ∆ T > 0 and w > 0

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Answer: A
105
Solutions

The freezing point depression constant (K f ) of benzene is 5.12 K kg mol − 1 . The freezing point depression for the solution of molality 0.078 m containing a non-electrolyte solute in benzene is (rounded off upto two decimal places) :

(1)

0.20 K

(2)

0.80 K

(3)

0.40 K

(4)

0.60 K

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Answer: C
106
Electrochemistry

The number of Faradays(F) required to produce 20 g of calcium from molten CaCl 2 (Atomic mass of Ca = 40 g mol − 1 ) is :

(1)

1

(2)

2

(3)

3

(4)

4

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Answer: B
107
Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone in presence of dilute NaOH is known as :

(1)

Aldol condensation

(2)

Cannizzaro’s reaction

(3)

Cross Cannizzaro’s reaction

(4)

Cross Aldol condensation

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Answer: D
108
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Paper chromatography is an example of :

(1)

Adsorption chromatography

(2)

Partition chromatography

(3)

Thin layer chromatography

(4)

Column chromatography

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Answer: B
109
Chemical Kinetics

An increase in the concentration of the reactants of a reaction leads to change in :

(1)

activation energy

(2)

heat of reaction

(3)

threshold energy

(4)

collision frequency

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Answer: D
110
States of Matter

A mixture of N 2 and Ar gases in a cylinder contains 7 g of N 2 and 8 g of Ar. If the total pressure of the mixture of the gases in the cylinder is 27 bar, the partial pressure of N 2 is : [Use atomic masses (in g mol − 1 ) : N = 14, Ar = 40]

(1)

9 bar

(2)

12 bar

(3)

15 bar

(4)

18 bar

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Answer: C
111
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Identify the correct statement from the following :

(1)

Wrought iron is impure iron with 4% carbon.

(2)

Blister copper has blistered appearance due to evolution of CO 2 .

(3)

Vapour phase refining is carried out for Nickel by Van Arkel method.

(4)

Pig iron can be moulded into a variety of shapes.

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Answer: D
112
Organic Chemistry Basic Principles

A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a secondary butyl carbocation because of which of the following ?

(1)

− I effect of − CH 3 groups

(2)

+ R effect of − CH 3 groups

(3)

− R effect of − CH 3 groups

(4)

Hyperconjugation

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Answer: D
113
Surface Chemistry

Which of the following is a cationic detergent ?

(1)

Sodium lauryl sulphate

(2)

Sodium stearate

(3)

Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide

(4)

Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate

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Answer: C
114
Alkenes and Alkynes

Elimination reaction of 2-Bromo-pentane to form pent-2-ene is : (a) β -Elimination reaction (b) Follows Zaitsev rule (c) Dehydrohalogenation reaction (d) Dehydration reaction

(1)

(a), (b), (c)

(2)

(a), (c), (d)

(3)

(b), (c), (d)

(4)

(a), (b), (d)

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Answer: A
115
Solutions

The mixture which shows positive deviation from Raoult’s law is :

(1)

Ethanol + Acetone

(2)

Benzene + Toluene

(3)

Acetone + Chloroform

(4)

Chloroethane + Bromoethane

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Answer: A
116
Coordination Compounds

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing field strength of ligands to form coordination compounds ?

(1)

− − − − 2 2 4 SCN < F < C O < CN

(2)

− − − − 2 2 4 SCN < F < CN < C O

(3)

− − − − 2 2 4 F < SCN < C O < CN

(4)

− − − − 2 2 4 CN < C O < SCN < F

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Answer: A
117
Biomolecules

Which of the following is a basic amino acid ?

(1)

Serine

(2)

Alanine

(3)

Tyrosine

(4)

Lysine

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Answer: D
118
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

HCl was passed through a solution of CaCl 2 , MgCl 2 and NaCl. Which of the following compound(s) crystallise(s) ?

(1)

Both MgCl 2 and CaCl 2

(2)

Only NaCl

(3)

Only MgCl 2

(4)

NaCl, MgCl 2 and CaCl 2

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Answer: A
119
Polymers

Which of the following is a natural polymer ?

(1)

cis -1,4-polyisoprene

(2)

poly (Butadiene-styrene)

(3)

polybutadiene

(4)

poly (Butadiene-acrylonitrile)

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Answer: A
120
Environmental Chemistry

Which of the following is not correct about carbon monoxide ?

(1)

It forms carboxyhaemoglobin.

(2)

It reduces oxygen carrying ability of blood.

(3)

The carboxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin bound to CO) is less stable than oxyhaemoglobin.

(4)

It is produced due to incomplete combustion.

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Answer: C
121
Biomolecules

Sucrose on hydrolysis gives :

(1)

β -D-Glucose +α -D-Fructose

(2)

α -D-Glucose +β -D-Glucose

(3)

α -D-Glucose +β -D-Fructose

(4)

α -D-Fructose +β -D-Fructose

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Answer: C
122
Biomolecules

The following metal ion activates many enzymes, participates in the oxidation of glucose to produce ATP and with Na, is responsible for the transmission of nerve signals.

(1)

Iron

(2)

Copper

(3)

Calcium

(4)

Potassium

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Answer: D
123
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Which one of the followings has maximum number of atoms ?

(1)

1 g of Ag(s) [Atomic mass of Ag = 108]

(2)

1 g of Mg(s) [Atomic mass of Mg = 24]

(3)

1 g of O 2 (g) [Atomic mass of O = 16]

(4)

1 g of Li(s) [Atomic mass of Li = 7]

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Answer: D
124
Structure of Atom

The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in 175 71 Lu , respectively, are :

(1)

71, 104 and 71

(2)

104, 71 and 71

(3)

71, 71 and 104

(4)

175, 104 and 71

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Answer: A
125
Redox Reactions

What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following reaction ? CH 4 (g) + 4Cl 2 (g) → CCl 4 (l) + 4HCl(g)

(1)

+ 4 to + 4

(2)

0 to + 4

(3)

− 4 to + 4

(4)

0 to − 4

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Answer: C
126
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Identify the incorrect statement.

(1)

Cr 2 + (d 4 ) is a stronger reducing agent than Fe 2 + (d 6 ) in water.

(2)

The transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity due to their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and to form complexes.

(3)

Interstitial compounds are those that are formed when small atoms like H, C or N are trapped inside the crystal lattices of metals.

(4)

The oxidation states of chromium in − 2 4 CrO and − 2 2 7 Cr O are not the same.

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Answer: C
127
Chemical Kinetics

For the reaction, 2Cl(g) → Cl 2 (g), the correct option is :

(1)

∆ r H > 0 and ∆ r S > 0

(2)

∆ r H > 0 and ∆ r S < 0

(3)

∆ r H < 0 and ∆ r S > 0

(4)

∆ r H < 0 and ∆ r S < 0

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Answer: D
128
Surface Chemistry

Measuring Zeta potential is useful in determining which property of colloidal solution ?

(1)

Viscosity

(2)

Solubility

(3)

Stability of the colloidal particles

(4)

Size of the colloidal particles

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Answer: C
129
Coordination Compounds

Urea reacts with water to form A which will decompose to form B . B when passed through Cu 2 + (aq), deep blue colour solution C is formed. What is the formula of C from the following ?

(1)

CuSO 4

(2)

[Cu(NH 3 ) 4 ] 2 +

(3)

Cu(OH) 2

(4)

CuCO 3 ⋅ Cu(OH) 2

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Answer: B
130
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Match the following and identify the correct option.

Column - IColumn - II
(a) CO(g) + H 2 (g)(i) Mg(HCO 3 ) 2 + Ca(HCO 3 ) 2
(b) Temporary(ii) An electron hardness of deficient hydride water
(c) B 2 H 6(iii) Synthesis gas
(d) H 2 O 2(iv) Non-planar structure
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
131
The p-Block Elements

Match the following : Oxide Nature

Column - IColumn - II
(a) CO(i) Basic
(b) BaO(ii) Neutral
(c) Al 2 O 3(iii) Acidic
(d) Cl 2 O 7(iv) Amphoteric Which of the following is correct option ?
(1)

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

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

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Answer: B
132
Chemical Kinetics

The rate constant for a first order reaction is 4.606 × 10 − 3 s − 1 . The time required to reduce 2.0 g of the reactant to 0.2 g is :

(1)

100 s

(2)

200 s

(3)

500 s

(4)

1000 s

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Answer: D
133
Alkenes and Alkynes

An alkene on ozonolysis gives methanal as one of the product. Its structure is :

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: A
134
Hydrocarbons

Which of the following alkane cannot be made in good yield by Wurtz reaction ?

(1)

n-Hexane

(2)

2,3-Dimethylbutane

(3)

n-Heptane

(4)

n-Butane

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Answer: B
135
Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Anisole on cleavage with HI gives :

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: A
136
Structure of Atom

For which one of the following, Bohr model is not valid ?

(1)

Hydrogen atom

(2)

Singly ionised helium atom (He + )

(3)

Deuteron atom

(4)

Singly ionised neon atom (Ne + )

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Answer: D
137
Electromagnetic Waves

The ratio of contributions made by the electric field and magnetic field components to the intensity of an electromagnetic wave is : (c = speed of electromagnetic waves)

(1)

c : 1

(2)

1 : 1

(3)

1 : c

(4)

1 : c 2

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Answer: A
138
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

The Brewsters angle i b for an interface should be :

(1)

0 8 < i b < 30 8

(2)

30 8 < i b < 45 8

(3)

45 8 < i b < 90 8

(4)

i b = 90 8

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Answer: C
139
Thermal Properties of Matter

A cylinder contains hydrogen gas at pressure of 249 kPa and temperature 27 8 C. Its density is : (R = 8.3 J mol − 1 K − 1 )

(1)

0.5 kg/m 3

(2)

0.2 kg/m 3

(3)

0.1 kg/m 3

(4)

0.02 kg/m 3

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Answer: B
140
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

A ray is incident at an angle of incidence i on one surface of a small angle prism (with angle of prism A) and emerges normally from the opposite surface. If the refractive index of the material of the prism is μ , then the angle of incidence is nearly equal to :

(1)

A 2 μ

(2)

2A μ

(3)

μ A

(4)

A 2 μ

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Answer: C
141
Thermodynamics

Two cylinders A and B of equal capacity are connected to each other via a stop cock. A contains an ideal gas at standard temperature and pressure. B is completely evacuated. The entire system is thermally insulated. The stop cock is suddenly opened. The process is :

(1)

isothermal

(2)

adiabatic

(3)

isochoric

(4)

isobaric

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Answer: A
142
Nuclei

The energy equivalent of 0.5 g of a substance is :

(1)

5 × 10 16 J

(2)

5 × 10 13 J

(3)

5 × 10 13 J

(4)

0.5 × 10 13 J

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Answer: C
143
Gravitation

A body weighs 72 N on the surface of the earth. What is the gravitational force on it, at a height equal to half the radius of the earth ?

(1)

48 N

(2)

32 N

(3)

30 N

(4)

24 N

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Answer: A
144
Electromagnetic Induction

The solids which have the negative temperature coefficient of resistance are :

(1)

metals

(2)

insulators only

(3)

semiconductors only

(4)

insulators and semiconductors

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Answer: D
145
Oscillations

The phase difference between displacement and acceleration of a particle in a simple harmonic motion is :

(1)

π rad

(2)

3 rad 2 π

(3)

rad 2 π

(4)

zero

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Answer: C
146
Mechanical Properties of Solids

A screw gauge has least count of 0.01 mm and there are 50 divisions in its circular scale. The pitch of the screw gauge is :

(1)

0.01 mm

(2)

0.25 mm

(3)

0.5 mm

(4)

0 mm

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Answer: C
147
Waves

In a guitar, two strings A and B made of same material are slightly out of tune and produce beats of frequency 6 Hz. When tension in B is slightly decreased, the beat frequency increases to 7 Hz. If the frequency of A is 530 Hz, the original frequency of B will be :

(1)

523 Hz

(2)

524 Hz

(3)

536 Hz

(4)

537 Hz

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Answer: A
148
System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Two particles of mass 5 kg and 10 kg respectively are attached to the two ends of a rigid rod of length 1 m with negligible mass. The centre of mass of the system from the 5 kg particle is nearly at a distance of :

(1)

33 cm

(2)

50 cm

(3)

67 cm

(4)

80 cm

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Answer: C
149
System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Find the torque about the origin when a force of ∧ 3 N j acts on a particle whose position vector is 2 m k ∧ .

(1)

6 N m i ∧

(2)

6 N m j ∧

(3)

6 N m i ∧ −

(4)

6 N m k ∧

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Answer: A
150
Electromagnetic Waves

Light with an average flux of 20 W/cm 2 falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence having surface area 20 cm 2 . The energy received by the surface during time span of 1 minute is :

(1)

10 × 10 3 J

(2)

12 × 10 3 J

(3)

24 × 10 3 J

(4)

48 × 10 3 J

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Answer: C
151
Electric Charges and Fields

A spherical conductor of radius 10 cm has a charge of 3.2 × 10 − 7 C distributed uniformly. What is the magnitude of electric field at a point 15 cm from the centre of the sphere ? 9 2 2 0 1 9 10 N m /C 4       = × πȏ

(1)

28 × 10 4 N/C

(2)

28 × 10 5 N/C

(3)

28 × 10 6 N/C

(4)

28 × 10 7 N/C

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Answer: B
152
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

In a certain region of space with volume 0.2 m 3 , the electric potential is found to be 5 V throughout. The magnitude of electric field in this region is :

(1)

zero

(2)

0.5 N/C

(3)

1 N/C

(4)

5 N/C

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Answer: A
153
Semiconductor Electronics

The increase in the width of the depletion region in a p-n junction diode is due to :

(1)

forward bias only

(2)

reverse bias only

(3)

both forward bias and reverse bias

(4)

increase in forward current

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Answer: B
154
Alternating Current

A 40 μ F capacitor is connected to a 200 V, 50 Hz ac supply. The rms value of the current in the circuit is, nearly :

(1)

7 A

(2)

05 A

(3)

5 A

(4)

25.1 A

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Answer: A
155
Kinetic Theory

The mean free path for a gas, with molecular diameter d and number density n can be expressed as :

(1)

1 2 n d π

(2)

2 1 2 n d π

(3)

2 2 1 2 n d π

(4)

2 2 2 1 2 n d π

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Answer: A
156
Semiconductor Electronics

For transistor action, which of the following statements is correct ?

(1)

Base, emitter and collector regions should have same doping concentrations.

(2)

Base, emitter and collector regions should have same size.

(3)

Both emitter junction as well as the collector junction are forward biased.

(4)

The base region must be very thin and lightly doped.

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Answer: D
157
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Light of frequency 1.5 times the threshold frequency is incident on a photosensitive material. What will be the photoelectric current if the frequency is halved and intensity is doubled ?

(1)

doubled

(2)

four times

(3)

one-fourth

(4)

zero

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Answer: A
158
Nuclei

When a uranium isotope 235 92 U is bombarded with a neutron, it generates 89 36 Kr , three neutrons and :

(1)

144 56 Ba

(2)

91 40 Zr

(3)

1 10 36 Kr

(4)

103 36 Kr

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Answer: A
159
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

The energy required to break one bond in DNA is 10 − 20 J. This value in eV is nearly :

(1)

6

(2)

0.6

(3)

0.06

(4)

0.006

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Answer: C
160
Laws of Motion

Two bodies of mass 4 kg and 6 kg are tied to the ends of a massless string. The string passes over a pulley which is frictionless (see figure). The acceleration of the system in terms of acceleration due to gravity (g) is :

(1)

g

(2)

g/2

(3)

g/5

(4)

g/10

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Answer: C
161
Mechanical Properties of Solids

A wire of length L, area of cross section A is hanging from a fixed support. The length of the wire changes to L 1 when mass M is suspended from its free end. The expression for Young’s modulus is :

(1)

1 MgL AL

(2)

1 Mg(L L) AL −

(3)

1 MgL AL

(4)

1 MgL A(L L) −

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Answer: B
162
Thermal Properties of Matter

The average thermal energy for a mono-atomic gas is : (k B is Boltzmann constant and T, absolute temperature)

(1)

B 1 k T 2

(2)

B 3 k T 2

(3)

B 5 k T 2

(4)

B 7 k T 2

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Answer: B
163
Current Electricity

Which of the following graph represents the variation of resistivity ( ρ ) with temperature (T) for copper ?

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: A
164
Current Electricity

The color code of a resistance is given below : The values of resistance and tolerance, respectively, are :

(1)

470 k Ω , 5%

(2)

47 k Ω , 10%

(3)

7 k Ω , 5%

(4)

470 Ω , 5%

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Answer: A
165
Wave Optics

In Young’s double slit experiment, if the separation between coherent sources is halved and the distance of the screen from the coherent sources is doubled, then the fringe width becomes :

(1)

double

(2)

half

(3)

four times

(4)

one-fourth

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Answer: C
166
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with air as medium is 6 μ F. With the introduction of a dielectric medium, the capacitance becomes 30 μ F. The permittivity of the medium is : ( ȏ 0 = 8.85 × 10 − 12 C 2 N − 1 m − 2 )

(1)

0.44 × 10 − 13 C 2 N − 1 m − 2

(2)

77 × 10 − 12 C 2 N − 1 m − 2

(3)

0.44 × 10 − 10 C 2 N − 1 m − 2

(4)

5.00 C 2 N − 1 m − 2

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Answer: B
167
Units and Measurements

Dimensions of stress are :

(1)

[ M L T − 2 ]

(2)

[ M L 2 T − 2 ]

(3)

[ M L 0 T − 2 ]

(4)

[ M L − 1 T − 2 ]

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Answer: D
168
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Assume that light of wavelength 600 nm is coming from a star. The limit of resolution of telescope whose objective has a diameter of 2 m is :

(1)

66 × 10 − 7 rad

(2)

83 × 10 − 7 rad

(3)

7.32 × 10 − 7 rad

(4)

6.00 × 10 − 7 rad

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Answer: A
169
Alternating Current

A series LCR circuit is connected to an ac voltage source. When L is removed from the circuit, the phase difference between current and voltage is 3 π . If instead C is removed from the circuit, the phase difference is again 3 π between current and voltage. The power factor of the circuit is :

(1)

zero

(2)

0.5

(3)

0

(4)

− 1.0

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Answer: A
170
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

A short electric dipole has a dipole moment of 16 × 10 − 9 C m. The electric potential due to the dipole at a point at a distance of 0.6 m from the centre of the dipole, situated on a line making an angle of 60 8 with the dipole axis is : 9 2 2 0 1 9 10 N m /C 4       = × πȏ

(1)

50 V

(2)

200 V

(3)

400 V

(4)

zero

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Answer: B
171
Magnetism and Matter

An iron rod of susceptibility 599 is subjected to a magnetising field of 1200 A m − 1 . The permeability of the material of the rod is : ( μ 0 = 4 π× 10 − 7 T m A − 1 )

(1)

4 π× 10 − 4 T m A − 1

(2)

8.0 × 10 − 5 T m A − 1

(3)

4 π× 10 − 5 T m A − 1

(4)

4 π× 10 − 7 T m A − 1

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Answer: C
172
Moving Charges and Magnetism

A long solenoid of 50 cm length having 100 turns carries a current of 2.5 A. The magnetic field at the centre of the solenoid is : ( μ 0 = 4 π× 10 − 7 T m A − 1 )

(1)

6.28 × 10 − 4 T

(2)

14 × 10 − 4 T

(3)

6.28 × 10 − 5 T

(4)

14 × 10 − 5 T

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Answer: A
173
Current Electricity

A charged particle having drift velocity of 7.5 × 10 − 4 m s − 1 in an electric field of 3 × 10 − 10 Vm − 1 , has a mobility in m 2 V − 1 s − 1 of :

(1)

25 × 10 15

(2)

5 × 10 6

(3)

5 × 10 − 6

(4)

25 × 10 − 15

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Answer: B
174
Thermal Properties of Matter

The quantities of heat required to raise the temperature of two solid copper spheres of radii r 1 and r 2 (r 1 = 1.5 r 2 ) through 1 K are in the ratio :

(1)

27 8

(2)

9 4

(3)

3 2

(4)

5 3

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Answer: A
175
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

An electron is accelerated from rest through a potential difference of V volt. If the de Broglie wavelength of the electron is 1.227 × 10 − 2 nm, the potential difference is :

(1)

10 V

(2)

10 2 V

(3)

10 3 V

(4)

10 4 V

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Answer: A
176
Units and Measurements

Taking into account of the significant figures, what is the value of 9.99 m − 0.0099 m ?

(1)

9.9801 m

(2)

9.98 m

(3)

9.980 m

(4)

9.9 m

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Answer: B
177
Motion in a Straight Line

A ball is thrown vertically downward with a velocity of 20 m/s from the top of a tower. It hits the ground after some time with a velocity of 80 m/s. The height of the tower is : (g = 10 m/s 2 )

(1)

360 m

(2)

340 m

(3)

320 m

(4)

300 m

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Answer: C
178
Mechanical Properties of Fluids

A capillary tube of radius r is immersed in water and water rises in it to a height h. The mass of the water in the capillary is 5 g. Another capillary tube of radius 2r is immersed in water. The mass of water that will rise in this tube is :

(1)

5 g

(2)

5.0 g

(3)

10.0 g

(4)

20.0 g

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Answer: C
179
Current Electricity

If the length of the resistance wire is 1.5 m, then the length of 1 Ω of the resistance wire is :

(1)

0 × 10 − 2 m

(2)

0 × 10 − 1 m

(3)

5 × 10 − 1 m

(4)

5 × 10 − 2 m

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Answer: B
180
Semiconductor Electronics

For the logic circuit shown, the truth table is :

(1)

A B Y 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1

(2)

A B Y 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1

(3)

A B Y 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0

(4)

A B Y 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 - o 0 o -

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Answer: A

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