NEET PYQs · 2025 · Code 47

NEET 2025 — Code 47

Official NTA NEET-UG 2025 question paper, set 47. 180 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with worked solutions and the official answer key.

Physics

Q1–Q83 · 46 questions

1
Current Electricity

The current passing through the battery in the given circuit, is:

(1)

5 A

(2)

0 A

(3)

0.5 A

(4)

5 A

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Answer: C
2
Electromagnetic Waves

The electric field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by . Then expression for the corresponding magnetic field is (here subscripts denote the direction of the field):

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: B
3
Waves

A pipe open at both ends has a fundamental frequency in air. The pipe is now dipped vertically in a water drum to half of its length. The fundamental frequency of the air column is now equal to:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: C
4
Moving Charges and Magnetism

An electron (mass kg and charge C) moving with speed ( = speed of light) is injected into a magnetic field of magnitude T perpendicular to its direction of motion. We wish to apply an uniform electric field together with the magnetic field so that the electron does not deflect from its path. Then (speed of light ms)

(1)

is parallel to and its magnitude is Vm

(2)

is perpendicular to and its magnitude is Vm

(3)

is perpendicular to and its magnitude is Vm

(4)

is parallel to and its magnitude is Vm

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Answer: C
5
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

In a certain camera, a combination of four similar thin convex lenses are arranged axially in contact. Then the power of the combination and the total magnification in comparison to the power (p) and magnification (m) for each lens will be, respectively

(1)

p⁴ and m⁴

(2)

4p and 4m

(3)

p⁴ and 4m

(4)

4p and m⁴

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Answer: D
6
Moving Charges and Magnetism

A 2 amp current is flowing through two different small circular copper coils having radii ratio 1 : 2. The ratio of their respective magnetic moments will be

(1)

4 : 1

(2)

1 : 4

(3)

1 : 2

(4)

2 : 1

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Answer: B
7
Current Electricity

A constant voltage of 50 V is maintained between the points A and B of the circuit shown in the figure. The current through the branch CD of the circuit is:

(1)

0 A

(2)

5 A

(3)

0 A

(4)

5 A

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Answer: C
8
Thermodynamics

Two gases and are filled at the same pressure in separate cylinders with movable pistons of radius and , respectively. On supplying an equal amount of heat to both the systems reversibly under constant pressure, the pistons of gas and are displaced by 16 cm and 9 cm, respectively. If the change in their internal energy is the same, then the ratio is equal to

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: C
9
Thermodynamics

A container has two chambers of volumes litres and litres separated by a partition made of a thermal insulator. The chambers contain and moles of ideal gas at pressures atm and atm, respectively. When the partition is removed, the mixture attains an equilibrium pressure of

(1)

8 atm

(2)

3 atm

(3)

6 atm

(4)

4 atm

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Answer: C
10
Gravitation

The radius of Martian orbit around the Sun is about 4 times the radius of the orbit of Mercury. The Martian year is 687 Earth days. Then which of the following is the length of 1 year on Mercury?

(1)

124 earth days

(2)

88 earth days

(3)

225 earth days

(4)

172 earth days

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Answer: B
11
Alternating Current

To an ac power supply of 220 V at 50 Hz, a resistor of 20 , a capacitor of reactance 25 and an inductor of reactance 45 are connected in series. The corresponding current in the circuit and the phase angle between the current and the voltage is, respectively

(1)

15.6 A and 45°

(2)

7.8 A and 30°

(3)

7.8 A and 45°

(4)

15.6 A and 30°

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Answer: C
12
Current Electricity

A wire of resistance is cut into 8 equal pieces. From these pieces two equivalent resistances are made by adding four of these together in parallel. Then these two sets are added in series. The net effective resistance of the combination is:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: D
13
Semiconductor Electronics

The output () of the given logic implementation is similar to the output of an/a _____ gate.

(1)

NOR

(2)

AND

(3)

NAND

(4)

OR

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Answer: A
14
Electric Charges and Fields

Two identical charged conducting spheres and have their centres separated by a certain distance. Charge on each sphere is and the force of repulsion between them is . A third identical uncharged conducting sphere is brought in contact with sphere first and then with and finally removed from both. New force of repulsion between spheres and (Radii of and are negligible compared to the distance of separation so that for calculating force between them they can be considered as point charges) is best given as:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: A
15
Units and Measurements

Consider the diameter of a spherical object being measured with the help of a Vernier callipers. Suppose its 10 Vernier Scale Divisions (V.S.D.) are equal to its 9 Main Scale Divisions (M.S.D.). The least division in the M.S. is 0.1 cm and the zero of V.S. is at cm when the jaws of Vernier callipers are closed. If the main scale reading for the diameter is cm and the number of coinciding vernier division is 8, the measured diameter after zero error correction, is

(1)

5.00 cm

(2)

5.18 cm

(3)

5.08 cm

(4)

98 cm

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Answer: D
16
Motion in a Straight Line

In some appropriate units, time () and position () relation of a moving particle is given by . The acceleration of the particle is

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: C
17
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Which of the following options represent the variation of photoelectric current with property of light shown on the -axis?

(1)

B and D

(2)

A only

(3)

A and C

(4)

A and D

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Answer: B
18
Atoms

A particle of mass is moving around the origin with a constant force pulling it towards the origin. If Bohr model is used to describe its motion, the radius of the th orbit and the particle’s speed in the orbit depend on as

(1)

;

(2)

;

(3)

;

(4)

;

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Answer: D
19
Work, Energy and Power

A bob of heavy mass is suspended by a light string of length . The bob is given a horizontal velocity as shown in figure. If the string gets slack at some point making an angle from the horizontal, the ratio of the speed of the bob at point to its initial speed is:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: A
20
Semiconductor Electronics

A full wave rectifier circuit with diodes (D₁) and (D₂) is shown in the figure. If input supply voltage Vᵢₙ = 220sin(100πt) volt, then at t = 15 msec

(1)

D₁ and D₂ both are reverse biased

(2)

D₁ is forward biased, D₂ is reverse biased

(3)

D₁ is reverse biased, D₂ is forward biased.

(4)

D₁ and D₂ both are forward biased

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Answer: B, C
21
Mechanical Properties of Solids

A balloon is made of a material of surface tension S and its inflation outlet (from where gas is filled in it) has small area A. It is filled with a gas of density ρ and takes a spherical shape of radius R. When the gas is allowed to flow freely out of it, its radius r changes from R to 0 (zero) in time T. If the speed v(r) of gas coming out of the balloon depends on r as r^α and T ∝ S^α A^β ρ^γ R^δ then

(1)

α = 1/2, α = 1/2, β = -1/2, γ = 1/2, δ = 7/2

(2)

α = 1/2, α = 1/2, β = -1, γ = +1, δ = 3/2

(3)

α = -1/2, α = -1/2, β = -1, γ = -1/2, δ = 5/2

(4)

α = -1/2, α = -1/2, β = -1, γ = 1/2, δ = 7/2

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Answer: D
22
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

A microscope has an objective of focal length 2 cm, eyepiece of focal length 4 cm and the tube length of 40 cm. If the distance of distinct vision of eye is 25 cm, the magnification in the microscope is

(1)

250

(2)

100

(3)

125

(4)

150

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Answer: C
23
Oscillations

Two identical point masses and , suspended from two separate massless springs of spring constants and , respectively, oscillate vertically. If their maximum speeds are the same, the ratio () of the amplitude of mass to the amplitude of mass is

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: A
24
Electromagnetic Induction

A parallel plate capacitor made of circular plates is being charged such that the surface charge density on its plates is increasing at a constant rate with time. The magnetic field arising due to displacement current is:

(1)

Zero between the plates and non-zero outside

(2)

Zero at all places

(3)

Constant between the plates and zero outside the plates

(4)

Non-zero everywhere with maximum at the imaginary cylindrical surface connecting peripheries of the plates

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Answer: D
25
Electric Charges and Fields

An electric dipole with dipole moment Cm is aligned with the direction of a uniform electric field of magnitude N/C. The dipole is then rotated through an angle of 60° with respect to the electric field. The change in the potential energy of the dipole is:

(1)

J

(2)

J

(3)

J

(4)

J

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Answer: C
26
Laws of Motion

There are two inclined surfaces of equal length () and same angle of inclination 45° with the horizontal. One of them is rough and the other is perfectly smooth. A given body takes 2 times as much time to slide down on rough surface than on the smooth surface. The coefficient of kinetic friction () between the object and the rough surface is close to

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: A
27
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

De-Broglie wavelength of an electron orbiting in the state of hydrogen atom is close to (Given Bohr radius = 0.052 nm)

(1)

nm

(2)

nm

(3)

nm

(4)

nm

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Answer: C
28
Work, Energy and Power

The Sun rotates around its centre once in 27 days. What will be the period of revolution if the Sun were to expand to twice its present radius without any external influence? Assume the Sun to be a sphere of uniform density.

(1)

days

(2)

days

(3)

days

(4)

days

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Answer: A
29
Units and Measurements

A physical quantity is related to four observations , , , and as follows: . The percentage errors of measurement in , , , and are 1%, 3%, 2%, and 4% respectively. The percentage error in the quantity is

(1)

%

(2)

%

(3)

%

(4)

%

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Answer: D
30
Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

The plates of a parallel plate capacitor are separated by . Two slabs of different dielectric constant and with thickness and , respectively are inserted in the capacitor. Due to this, the capacitance becomes two times larger than when there is nothing between the plates. If , the value of is:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: B
31
Work, Energy and Power

A ball of mass 0.5 kg is dropped from a height of 40 m. The ball hits the ground and rises to a height of 10 m. The impulse imparted to the ball during its collision with the ground is (Take m/s)

(1)

NS

(2)

NS

(3)

NS

(4)

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Answer: B
32
Motion in a Straight Line

Two cities and are connected by a regular bus service with a bus leaving in either direction every min. A girl is driving scooty with a speed of 60 km/h in the direction to notices that a bus goes past her every 30 minutes in the direction of her motion, and every 10 minutes in the opposite direction. Choose the correct option for the period of the bus service and the speed (assumed constant) of the buses.

(1)

15 min, 120 km/h

(2)

9 min, 40 km/h

(3)

25 min, 100 km/h

(4)

10 min, 90 km/h

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Answer: A
33
Thermal Properties of Matter

An oxygen cylinder of volume 30 litre has 18.20 moles of oxygen. After some oxygen is withdrawn from the cylinder, its gauge pressure drops to 11 atmospheric pressures at temperature 27°C. The mass of the oxygen withdrawn from the cylinder is nearly equal to:

(1)

0.156 kg

(2)

0.125 kg

(3)

0.144 kg

(4)

0.116 kg

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Answer: D
34
Current Electricity

AB is a part of an electrical circuit (see figure). The potential difference "V_A - V_B", at the instant when current i = 2 A and is increasing at a rate of 1 amp/second is:

(1)

10 volt

(2)

5 volt

(3)

6 volt

(4)

9 volt

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Answer: A
35
Oscillations

In an oscillating spring mass system, a spring is connected to a box filled with sand. As the box oscillates, sand leaks slowly out of the box vertically so that the average frequency ω(t) and average amplitude A(t) of the system change with time t. Which one of the following options schematically depicts these changes correctly?

(1)

Graph showing ω(t) decreasing and A(t) decreasing over time.

(2)

Graph showing ω(t) increasing and A(t) constant over time.

(3)

Graph showing ω(t) increasing and A(t) decreasing over time.

(4)

Graph showing ω(t) increasing and A(t) increasing over time.

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Answer: C
36
Moving Charges and Magnetism

A model for quantized motion of an electron in a uniform magnetic field states that the flux passing through the orbit of the electron is where is an integer, is Planck’s constant and is the magnitude of electron’s charge. According to the model, the magnetic moment of an electron in its lowest energy state will be ( is the mass of the electron)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: C
37
Gravitation

A body weighs 48 N on the surface of the earth. The gravitational force experienced by the body due to the earth at a height equal to one-third the radius of the earth from its surface is :

(1)

36 N

(2)

16 N

(3)

27 N

(4)

32 N

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Answer: C
38
Mechanical Properties of Solids

Consider a water tank shown in the figure. It has one wall at x = L and can be taken to be very wide in the z direction. When filled with a liquid of surface tension S and density ρ, the liquid surface makes angle θ₀ (θ₀ << 1) with the x-axis at x = L. If y(x) is the height of the surface then the equation for y(x) is: (take θ(x) = sinθ(x) = tanθ(x) = dy/dx, g is the acceleration due to gravity)

(1)

dy/dx = √(ρg/S) x

(2)

d²y/dx² = ρg/S x

(3)

d²y/dx² = ρg/S y

(4)

d²y/dx² = √(ρg/S)

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Answer: C
39
Wave Optics

The intensity of transmitted light when a polaroid sheet, placed between two crossed polaroids at 22.5° from the polarization axis of one of the polaroids, is ( is the intensity of polarised light after passing through the first polaroid):

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: D
40
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

A photon and an electron (mass ) have the same energy . The ratio () of their de Broglie wavelengths is: ( is the speed of light)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: D
41
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

An unpolarized light beam travelling in air is incident on a medium of refractive index 1.73 at Brewster’s angle. Then

(1)

Transmitted light is completely polarized with angle of refraction close to 30°

(2)

Reflected light is completely polarized and the angle of reflection is close to 60°

(3)

Reflected light is partially polarized and the angle of reflection is close to 30°

(4)

Both reflected and transmitted light are perfectly polarized with angles of reflection and refraction close to 60° and 30°, respectively

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Answer: B
42
System of Particles and Rotational Motion

A uniform rod of mass 20 kg and length 5 m leans against a smooth vertical wall making an angle of 60° with it. The other end rests on a rough horizontal floor. The friction force that the floor exerts on the rod is (Take )

(1)

200 N

(2)

100 N

(3)

100 N

(4)

200 N

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Answer: C
43
Thermal Properties of Matter

Three identical heat conducting rods are connected in series as shown in the figure. The rods on the sides have thermal conductivity while that in the middle has thermal conductivity . The left end of the combination is maintained at temperature and the right end at . The rods are thermally insulated from outside. In steady state, temperature at the left junction is and that at the right junction is . The ratio is

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: D
44
Work, Energy and Power

The kinetic energies of two similar cars A and B are 100 J and 225 J respectively. On applying breaks, car A stops after 1000 m and car B stops after 1500 m. If and are the forces applied by the breaks on cars A and B respectively, then the ratio of is

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: C
45
System of Particles and Rotational Motion

A sphere of radius is cut from a larger solid sphere of radius as shown in the figure. The ratio of the moment of inertia of the smaller sphere to that of the rest part of the sphere about the Y-axis is:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: D
83
Atoms

Energy and radius of first Bohr orbit of He⁺ and Li²⁺ are [Given R_H = 2.18 × 10⁻¹⁸ J, a₀ = 52.9 pm]

(1)

E_n(Li²⁺) = -8.72 × 10⁻¹⁶ J; r_n(Li²⁺) = 17.6 pm; E_n(He⁺) = -19.62 × 10⁻¹⁶ J; r_n(He⁺) = 17.6 pm

(2)

E_n(Li²⁺) = -19.62 × 10⁻¹⁸ J; r_n(Li²⁺) = 17.6 pm; E_n(He⁺) = -8.72 × 10⁻¹⁸ J; r_n(He⁺) = 26.4 pm

(3)

E_n(Li²⁺) = -8.72 × 10⁻¹⁸ J; r_n(Li²⁺) = 26.4 pm; E_n(He⁺) = -19.62 × 10⁻¹⁸ J; r_n(He⁺) = 17.6 pm

(4)

E_n(Li²⁺) = -19.62 × 10⁻¹⁶ J; r_n(Li²⁺) = 17.6 pm; E_n(He⁺) = -8.72 × 10⁻¹⁶ J; r_n(He⁺) = 26.4 pm

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Answer: B

Chemistry

Q46–Q90 · 43 questions

46
Solutions

If the molar conductivity () of a 0.050 mol L solution of a monobasic weak acid is 90 S cm mol, its extent (degree) of dissociation will be [Assume S cm mol and S cm mol.]

(1)

0.215

(2)

0.115

(3)

0.125

(4)

0.225

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Answer: D
47
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Given below are two statements : Statement I : A hypothetical diatomic molecule with bond order zero is quite stable. Statement II : As bond order increases, the bond length increases. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(1)

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

(2)

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

(3)

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

(4)

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

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Answer: C
48
Structure of Atom

The ratio of the wavelengths of the light absorbed by a Hydrogen atom when it undergoes and transitions, respectively, is

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: A
49
Coordination Compounds

The correct order of the wavelength of light absorbed by the following complexes is, A. [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ B. [Co(CN)₆]³⁻ C. [Cu(H₂O)₄]²⁺ D. [Ti(H₂O)₆]³⁺ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

C < A < D < B

(2)

B < D < A < C

(3)

B < A < D < C

(4)

C < D < A < B

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Answer: C
50
Chemical Kinetics

If the rate constant of a reaction is , how much time does it take for concentration of the reactant to get reduced to ? (Given: )

(1)

21.0 s

(2)

69.3 s

(3)

23.1 s

(4)

210 s

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Answer: B
51
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles

Match List I with List II

List-I (Mixture)List-II (Method of separation)
A. CHCl₃ + C₆H₅NH₂(I) Distillation under reduced pressure
B. Crude oil in petroleum industry(II) Steam distillation
C. Glycerol from spent-lye(III) Fractional distillation
D. Aniline - water(IV) Simple distillation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

(2)

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

(3)

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

(4)

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

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Answer: B
52
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles

The major product of the following reaction is

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: C
53
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles

Which one of the following compounds can exist as cis-trans isomers?

(1)

1, 2 - Dimethylcyclohexane

(2)

Pent - 1 - ene

(3)

2 - Methylhex - 2 - ene

(4)

1, 1 - Dimethylcyclopropane

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Answer: A
54
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Among the following, choose the ones with equal number of atoms. A. 212 g of Na₂CO₃(s) [molar mass = 106 g] B. 248 g of Na₂O(s) [molar mass = 62 g] C. 240 g of NaOH(s) [molar mass = 40 g] D. 12 g of H₂(g) [molar mass = 2 g] E. 220 g of CO₂(g) [molar mass = 44 g] Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1)

B, D, and E only

(2)

A, B, and C only

(3)

A, B, and D only

(4)

B, C, and D only

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Answer: C
55
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles

Among the given compounds I-III, the correct order of bond dissociation energy of C–H bond marked with * is :

(1)

II > III > I

(2)

II > I > III

(3)

I > II > III

(4)

III > II > I

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Answer: B
56
Thermodynamics

The standard heat of formation, in kcal/mol of is : [Given : standard heat of formation of ion (aq) = kcal/mol, standard heat of crystallisation of kcal/mol, standard heat of formation of kcal/mol]

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: B
57
Redox Reactions

Consider the following compounds : , and The oxidation state of the underlined elements in them are, respectively,

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: B
58
Solutions

Out of the following complex compounds, which of the compound will be having the minimum conductance in solution?

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: B, C
59
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles

Which one of the following reactions does NOT give benzene as the product?

(1)

Reaction of benzenediazonium chloride with water under warm conditions

(2)

Decarboxylation of sodium benzoate with soda lime

(3)

Catalytic reforming of n-hexane over Mo₂O₃ at 773K, 10-20 atm

(4)

Passing acetylene through a red hot iron tube at 873 K

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Answer: A
60
Structure of Atom

Which of the following are paramagnetic?

(1)

[NiCl₄]²⁻

(2)

Ni(CO)₄

(3)

[Ni(CN)₄]²⁻

(4)

[Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺

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Answer: D
61
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles

Which one of the following compounds does not decolorize bromine water?

(1)

Aniline (C6H5NH2)

(2)

Cyclohexane (C6H12)

(3)

Phenol (C6H5OH)

(4)

Styrene (C6H5CH=CH2)

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Answer: B
62
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Match List-I with List-II.

(1)

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

(2)

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

(3)

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

(4)

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

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Answer: D
64
The d- and f-Block Elements

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Ferromagnetism is considered as an extreme form of paramagnetism. Statement II: The number of unpaired electrons in a Cr²⁺ ion (Z = 24) is the same as that of a Nd³⁺ ion (Z = 60). In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

(2)

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

(3)

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

(4)

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

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Answer: D
65
Chemical Kinetics

If the half-life (t₁/₂) for a first order reaction is 1 minute, then the time required for 99.9% completion of the reaction is closest to :

(1)

10 minutes

(2)

2 minutes

(3)

4 minutes

(4)

5 minutes

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Answer: A
66
Amines

The correct order of decreasing basic strength of the given amines is:

(1)

benzenamine > ethanamine > N-methylaniline > N-ethylethanamine

(2)

N-methylaniline > benzenamine > ethanamine > N-ethylethanamine

(3)

N-ethylethanamine > ethanamine > benzenamine > N-methylaniline

(4)

N-ethylethanamine > ethanamine > N-methylaniline > benzenamine

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Answer: D
67
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Match List I with List II

(1)

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

(2)

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

(3)

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

(4)

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

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Answer: C
68
Equilibrium

Phosphoric acid ionizes in three steps with their ionization constant values , and , respectively, while K is the overall ionization constant. Which of the following statements are true? A. B. is a stronger acid than and C. D.

(1)

A, B and C only

(2)

A and B only

(3)

A and C only

(4)

B, C and D only

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Answer: A
69
Classification of Elements and Periodicity

Which of the following statements are true? A. Unlike Ga that has a very high melting point, Cs has a very low melting point. B. On Pauling scale, the electronegativity values of N and Cl are not the same. C. Ar, K⁺, Cl⁻, Ca²⁺, and S²⁻ are all isoelectronic species. D. The correct order of the first ionization enthalpies of Na, Mg, Al, and Si is Si > Al > Mg > Na. E. The atomic radius of Cs is greater than that of Li and Rb.

(1)

A, C, and E only

(2)

A, B, and E only

(3)

C and E only

(4)

C and D only

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Answer: C
70
The p-Block Elements

Given below are two statements : Statement I : Like nitrogen that can form ammonia, arsenic can form arsine. Statement II : Antimony cannot form antimony pentoxide. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

(2)

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(3)

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

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Answer: D
71
States of Matter

Which of the following aqueous solution will exhibit highest boiling point?

(1)

0.015M C₆H₁₂O₆

(2)

0.01M Urea

(3)

0.01M KNO₃

(4)

0.01M Na₂SO₄

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Answer: D
72
Amines

Given below are two statements : Statement-I : Benzenediazonium salt is prepared by the reaction of aniline with nitrous acid at 273 – 278 K. It decomposes easily in the dry state. Statement-II : Insertion of iodine into the benzene ring is difficult and hence iodobenzene is prepared through the reaction of benzenediazonium salt with KI. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

(2)

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(3)

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

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Answer: B
73
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Identify the suitable reagent for the following conversion. [Diagram: Methyl benzoate (C₆H₅COOCH₃) converting to benzaldehyde (C₆H₅CHO)]

(1)

H₂/Pd-BaSO₄

(2)

(i) LiAlH₄, (ii) H⁺/H₂O

(3)

(i) AlH(iBu)₂, (ii) H₂O

(4)

(i) NaBH₄, (ii) H⁺/H₂O

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Answer: C
74
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): CH₃CH₂CH₂I undergoes Sₙ2 reaction faster than CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl. Reason (R): Iodine is a better leaving group because of its large size. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

A is false but R is true

(2)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(3)

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(4)

A is true but R is false

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Answer: B
75
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

The correct order of decreasing acidity of the following aliphatic acids is

(1)

HCOOH > (CH₃)₃CCOOH > (CH₃)₂CHCOOH > CH₃COOH

(2)

(CH₃)₃CCOOH > (CH₃)₂CHCOOH > CH₃COOH > HCOOH

(3)

CH₃COOH > (CH₃)₂CHCOOH > (CH₃)₃CCOOH > HCOOH

(4)

HCOOH > CH₃COOH > (CH₃)₂CHCOOH > (CH₃)₃CCOOH

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Answer: D
76
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles

Which one of the following reactions does NOT belong to “Lassaigne’s test”?

(1)

2CuO + C → 2Cu + CO₂

(2)

Na + C + N → NaCN

(3)

2Na + S → Na₂S

(4)

Na + X → NaX

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Answer: A
77
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles

How many products (including stereoisomers) are expected from monochlorination of the following compound?

(1)

6

(2)

2

(3)

3

(4)

5

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Answer: A
78
Biomolecules

Sugar ‘X’ A. is found in honey B. is a keto sugar C. exists in and – anomeric forms. D. Is laevorotatory. ‘X’ is :

(1)

Sucrose

(2)

D - Glucose

(3)

D - Fructose

(4)

Maltose

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Answer: C
79
Structure of Atom

Dalton’s Atomic theory could not explain which of the following?

(1)

Law of gaseous volume

(2)

Law of conservation of mass

(3)

Law of constant proportion

(4)

Law of multiple proportion

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Answer: A
80
Equilibrium

Higher yield of NO in can be obtained at [ of the reaction = +180.7 kJ mol⁻¹]

(1)

A. Higher temperature

(2)

B. Lower temperature

(3)

C. Higher concentration of N₂

(4)

D. Higher concentration of O₂

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Answer: A
81
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Match List-I with List-II

(1)

A. XeO₃ — (I) sp³d; linear

(2)

B. XeF₂ — (II) sp³; pyramidal

(3)

C. XeOF₄ — (III) sp³d³; distorted octahedral

(4)

D. XeF₆ — (IV) sp³d²; square pyramidal

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Answer: B
82
Solutions

Match List-I with List-II

ExampleType of Solution
A. HumidityI. Solid in solid
B. AlloysII. Liquid in gas
C. AmalgamsIII. Solid in gas
D. SmokeIV. Liquid in solid
(1)

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

(2)

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

(3)

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

(4)

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

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Answer: C
84
Classification of Elements and Periodicity

Which among the following electronic configurations belong to main group elements?

(1)

[Ne]3s¹

(2)

[Ar]3d³4s²

(3)

[Kr]4d¹⁰5s²5p⁵

(4)

[Ar]3d¹⁰4s¹

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Answer: C
85
Thermodynamics

C(s) + 2H_2 (g) \rightarrow CH_4 (g); \Delta H = -74.8 kJ mol^{-1}. Which of the following diagrams gives an accurate representation of the above reaction? [R \rightarrow \text{reactants}; P \rightarrow \text{products}]

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: B
86
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles

Predict the major product 'P' in the following sequence of reactions-

(1)

Structure with NC and CH3 on adjacent carbons

(2)

Structure with CH2NH2 and CH3 on adjacent carbons

(3)

Structure with CH3 and CH2NH2 on same carbon

(4)

Structure with NC and CH3 on same carbon

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Answer: B
87
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Identify the correct orders against the property mentioned A. H2O > NH3 > CHCl3 – dipole moment B. XeF4 > XeO3 > XeF2 – number of lone pairs on central atom C. O–H > C–H > N–O – bond length D. N2 > O2 > H2 – bond enthalpy Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

B, C only

(2)

A, D only

(3)

B, D only

(4)

A, C only

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Answer: B
88
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Total number of possible isomers (both structural as well as stereoisomers) of cyclic ethers of molecular formula is :

(1)

11

(2)

6

(3)

8

(4)

10

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Answer: D
89
Chemical Kinetics

For the reaction , the backward reaction rate constant is higher than the forward reaction rate constant by a factor of 2500, at 1000 K. [Given : ] for the reaction at 1000 K is

(1)

0.021

(2)

83.1

(3)

077 \times 10^5

(4)

0.033

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Answer: D
90
Solutions

5 moles of liquid X and 10 moles of liquid Y make a solution having a vapour pressure of 70 torr. The vapour pressures of pure X and Y are 63 torr and 78 torr respectively. Which of the following is true regarding the described solution?

(1)

The solution has volume greater than the sum of individual volumes.

(2)

The solution shows positive deviation.

(3)

The solution shows negative deviation.

(4)

The solution is ideal.

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Answer: C

Botany

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91
Ecosystem

Which of the following is the unit of productivity of an Ecosystem?

(1)

(KCal m⁻²)yr⁻¹

(2)

gm⁻²

(3)

KCal m⁻²

(4)

KCal m⁻³

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Answer: A
94
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Genes R and Y follow independent assortment. If RRYy produce round yellow seeds and rryy produce wrinkled green seeds, what will be the phenotypic ratio of the F2 generation?

(1)

Phenotypic ratio - 9 : 7

(2)

Phenotypic ratio - 1 : 2 : 1

(3)

Phenotypic ratio - 3 : 1

(4)

Phenotypic ratio - 9 : 3 : 3 : 1

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Answer: D
95
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Given below are two statements : Statement I : The DNA fragments extracted from gel electrophoresis can be used in construction of recombinant DNA. Statement II : Smaller size DNA fragments are observed near anode while larger fragments are found near the wells in an agarose gel. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

(2)

Both statement I and statement II are correct

(3)

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

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Answer: B
96
Cell Cycle and Cell Division

What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

(1)

To regulate cell growth

(2)

To separate the chromosomes

(3)

To synthesize new DNA

(4)

To repair damaged DNA

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Answer: B
97
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

How many meiotic and mitotic divisions need to occur for the development of a mature female gametophyte from the megaspore mother cell in an angiosperm plant?

(1)

No Meiosis and 2 Mitosis

(2)

2 Meiosis and 3 Mitosis

(3)

1 Meiosis and 2 Mitosis

(4)

1 Meiosis and 3 Mitosis

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Answer: D
98
The Living World

Identify the statement that is NOT correct.

(1)

Constant region of heavy and light chains are located at C-terminus of antibody molecules

(2)

Each antibody has two light and two heavy chains.

(3)

The heavy and light chains are held together by disulfide bonds.

(4)

Antigen binding site is located at C-terminal region of antibody molecules.

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Answer: D
100
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Cells of the tapetum possess dense cytoplasm and generally have more than one nucleus. Reason (R) : Presence of more than one nucleus in the tapetum increases the efficiency of nourishing the developing microspore mother cells. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1)

A is false but R is true

(2)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(3)

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

(4)

A is true but R is false

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Answer: B
101
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

The blue and white selectable markers have been developed which differentiate recombinant colonies from non-recombinant colonies on the basis of their ability to produce colour in the presence of a chromogenic substrate. Given below are two statements about this method: Statement I : The blue coloured colonies have DNA insert in the plasmid and they are identified as recombinant colonies. Statement II : The colonies without blue colour have DNA insert in the plasmid and are identified as recombinant colonies. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

(2)

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(3)

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

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Answer: A
102
Plant Kingdom

In bryophytes, the gemmae help in which one of the following?

(1)

Gaseous exchange

(2)

Sexual reproduction

(3)

Asexual reproduction

(4)

Nutrient absorption

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Answer: C
104
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

With the help of given pedigree, find out the probability for the birth of a child having no disease and being a carrier (has the disease mutation in one allele of the gene) in F₃ generation.

(1)

Zero

(2)

1/4

(3)

1/2

(4)

1/8

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Answer: B
106
Morphology of Flowering Plants

Which of the following is an example of a zygomorphic flower?

(1)

Chilli

(2)

Petunia

(3)

Datura

(4)

Pea

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Answer: D
107
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Who proposed that the genetic code for amino acids should be made up of three nucleotides?

(1)

Franklin Stahl

(2)

George Gamow

(3)

Francis Crick

(4)

Jacque Monod

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Answer: B
108
Ecosystem

Given below are two statements: Statement I: In ecosystem, there is unidirectional flow of energy of sun from producers to consumers. Statement II: Ecosystems are exempted from 2nd law of thermodynamics. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

(2)

Both statement I and statement II are correct

(3)

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

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Answer: D
112
Organisms and Populations

Which one of the following equations represents the Verhulst - Pearl Logistic Growth of population?

(1)

\left( \frac{dN}{dt} \right) = r \left( 1 - \frac{N}{K} \right)

(2)

\left( \frac{dN}{dt} \right) = r \left( 1 - \frac{K}{N} \right)

(3)

\left( \frac{dN}{dt} \right) = rN \left( 1 - \frac{N}{K} \right)

(4)

\left( \frac{dN}{dt} \right) = rN \left( 1 - \frac{K}{N} \right)

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Answer: C
113
Cell: The Unit of Life

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A), and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The primary function of the Golgi apparatus is to package the materials made by the endoplasmic reticulum and deliver it to intracellular targets and outside the cell. Reason (R): Vesicles containing materials made by the endoplasmic reticulum fuse with the cis face of the Golgi apparatus, and they are modified and released from the trans face of the Golgi apparatus. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

A is false but R is true

(2)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(3)

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(4)

A is true but R is false

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Answer: B
114
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Which of the following statements about RuBisCO is true?

(1)

It catalyzes the carboxylation of RuBP

(2)

It is active only in the dark

(3)

It has higher affinity for oxygen than carbon dioxide

(4)

It is an enzyme involved in the photolysis of water

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Answer: A
117
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Which of the following enzyme(s) are NOT essential for gene cloning?

(1)

Restriction enzymes

(2)

DNA ligase

(3)

DNA mutase

(4)

DNA recombinase

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Answer: B
119
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which factor is important for termination of transcription?

(1)

γ (gamma)

(2)

α (alpha)

(3)

σ (sigma)

(4)

ρ (rho)

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Answer: D
122
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Fig fruit is a non-vegetarian fruit as it has enclosed fig wasps in it. Statement II: Fig wasp and fig tree exhibit mutual relationship as fig wasp completes its life cycle in fig fruit and fig fruit gets pollinated by fig wasp. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

(2)

Both statement I and statement II are correct

(3)

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

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Answer: C
125
Biodiversity and Conservation

Match List I with List II : List I List II A. The Evil Quartet I. Cryopreservation B. Ex situ conservation II. Alien species invasion C. Lantana camara III. Causes of biodiversity losses D. Dodo IV. Extinction Choose the option with all correct matches.

(1)

A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I

(2)

A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV

(3)

A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV

(4)

A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I

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Answer: C
126
Plant Growth and Development

Read the following statements on plant growth and development. (A) Parthenocarpy can be induced by auxins. (B) Plant growth regulators can be involved in promotion as well as inhibition of growth. (C) Dedifferentiation is a pre-requisite for re-differentiation. (D) Abscisic acid is a plant growth promoter. (E) Apical dominance promotes the growth of lateral buds. Choose the option with all correct statements.

(1)

B, D, E only

(2)

A, B, C only

(3)

A, C, E only

(4)

A, D, E only

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Answer: B
127
Plant Kingdom

Match List - I with List - II. List - I List - II A. Pteridophyte (I) Salvia B. Bryophyte (II) Ginkgo C. Angiosperm (III) Polytrichum D. Gymnosperm (IV) Salvinia Choose the option with all correct matches.

(1)

A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I

(2)

A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I

(3)

A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II

(4)

A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

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Answer: C
129
Plant Kingdom

Which one of the following is the characteristic feature of gymnosperms?

(1)

Gymnosperms have flowers for reproduction

(2)

Seeds are enclosed in fruits

(3)

Seeds are naked

(4)

Seeds are absent

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Answer: C
131
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Silencing of specific mRNA is possible via RNAi because of

(1)

Non-complementary ssRNA

(2)

Complementary dsRNA

(3)

Inhibitory ssRNA

(4)

Complementary tRNA

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Answer: B
132
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Twins are born to a family that lives next door to you. The twins are a boy and a girl. Which of the following must be true?

(1)

They have 75% identical genetic content.

(2)

They are monozygotic twins.

(3)

They are fraternal twins.

(4)

They were conceived through in vitro fertilization.

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Answer: C
133
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Match List I with List II : List I List II A. Scutellum I. Persistent nucellus B. Non-albuminous seed II. Cotyledon of Monocot seed C. Epiblast III. Groundnut D. Perisperm IV. Rudimentary cotyledon Choose the option with all correct matches.

(1)

A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I

(2)

A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I

(3)

A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I

(4)

A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II

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Answer: B
135
Biological Classification

Match List-I with List-II.

(1)

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

(2)

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

(3)

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

(4)

A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

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Answer: A
138
Organisms and Populations

Who is known as the father of Ecology in India?

(1)

Birbal Sahni

(2)

S.R. Kashyap

(3)

Ramdeo Misra

(4)

Ram Udar

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Answer: C
139
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): A typical unfertilised, angiosperm embryo sac at maturity is 8 nucleate and 7-celled. Reason (R): The egg apparatus has 2 polar nuclei. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

A is false but R is true

(2)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(3)

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

(4)

A is true but R is false

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Answer: D
141
Plant Kingdom

Given below are the stages in the life cycle of pteridophytes. Arrange the following stages in the correct sequence. A. Prothallus stage B. Meiosis in spore mother cells C. Fertilisation D. Formation of archegonia and antheridia in gametophyte. E. Transfer of antherozoids to the archegonia in presence of water. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

E, D, C, B, A

(2)

B, A, D, E, C

(3)

B, A, E, C, D

(4)

D, E, C, A, B

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Answer: B
142
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Both wind and water pollinated flowers are not very colourful and do not produce nectar. Reason (R): The flowers produce enormous amount of pollen grains in wind and water pollinated flowers. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

A is false but R is true

(2)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(3)

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

(4)

A is true but R is false

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Answer: C
144
Biological Classification

Match List-I with List-II.

(1)

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

(2)

A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

(3)

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

(4)

A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

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Answer: A
145
Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Find the statement that is NOT correct with regard to the structure of monocot stem.

(1)

Phloem parenchyma is absent.

(2)

Hypodermis is parenchymatous.

(3)

Vascular bundles are scattered.

(4)

Vascular bundles are conjoint and closed.

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Answer: B
147
Ecosystem

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The primary source of energy in an ecosystem is solar energy. Statement II: The rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis in an ecosystem is called net primary productivity (NPP). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

(2)

Both statement I and statement II are correct

(3)

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

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Answer: D
148
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Identify the part of a bio-reactor which is used as a foam braker from the given figure.

(1)

C

(2)

A

(3)

B

(4)

D

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Answer: A
149
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifies DNA following the equation.

(1)

2N²

(2)

(3)

2ⁿ

(4)

2n + 1

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Answer: C
151
Morphology of Flowering Plants

Given below are two statements: Statement I: In a floral formula ⊕ stands for zygomorphic nature of the flower, and G stands for inferior ovary. Statement II: In a floral formula ⊕ stands for actinomorphic nature of the flower and G stands for superior ovary. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

(2)

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(3)

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

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Answer: A
152
Cell: The Unit of Life

From the statements given below choose the correct option : A. The eukaryotic ribosomes are 80S and prokaryotic ribosomes are 70S. B. Each ribosome has two sub-units. C. The two sub-units of 80S ribosome are 60S and 40S while that of 70S are 50S and 30S. D. The two sub-units of 80S ribosome are 60S and 20S and that of 70S are 50S and 20S. E. The two sub-units of 80S are 60S and 30S and that of 70S are 50S and 30S.

(1)

B, D, E are true

(2)

A, B, C are true

(3)

A, B, D are true

(4)

A, B, E are true

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Answer: B
153
Biological Classification

Each of the following characteristics represent a Kingdom proposed by Whittaker. Arrange the following in increasing order of complexity of body organization. A. Multicellular heterotrophs with cell wall made of chitin. B. Heterotrophs with tissue/organ/organ system level of body organization. C. Prokaryotes with cell wall made of polysaccharides and amino acids. D. Eukaryotic autotrophs with tissue/organ level of body organization. E. Eukaryotes with cellular body organization.

(1)

C, E, A, B, D

(2)

A, C, E, B, D

(3)

C, E, A, D, B

(4)

A, C, E, D, B

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Answer: C
154
Plant Kingdom

The correct sequence of events in the life cycle of bryophytes is A. Fusion of antherozoid with egg. B. Attachment of gametophyte to substratum. C. Reduction division to produce haploid spores. D. Formation of sporophyte. E. Release of antherozoids into water.

(1)

D, E, A, B, C

(2)

D, E, A, C, B

(3)

B, E, A, C, D

(4)

B, E, A, D, C

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Answer: D
159
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Given below are two statements : Statement I : In the RNA world, RNA is considered the first genetic material evolved to carry out essential life processes. RNA acts as a genetic material and also as a catalyst for some important biochemical reactions in living systems. Being reactive, RNA is unstable. Statement II : DNA evolved from RNA and is a more stable genetic material. Its double helical strands being complementary, resist changes by evolving repairing mechanism. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

(2)

Both statement I and statement II are correct

(3)

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

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Answer: B
160
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Transfer RNAs and ribosomal RNA do not interact with mRNA. Statement II: RNA interference (RNAi) takes place in all eukaryotic organisms as a method of cellular defence. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(1)

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

(2)

Both statement I and statement II are correct

(3)

Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

(4)

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

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Answer: A
162
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

What is the pattern of inheritance for polygenic trait?

(1)

X-linked recessive inheritance pattern

(2)

Mendelian inheritance pattern

(3)

Non-mendelian inheritance pattern

(4)

Autosomal dominant pattern

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Answer: C
163
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

In the seeds of cereals, the outer covering of endosperm separates the embryo by a protein - rich layer called :

(1)

Aleurone layer

(2)

Coleoptile

(3)

Coleorhiza

(4)

Integument

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Answer: A
164
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Match List I with List II : List - I List - II A. Chlorophyll a ( I ) Yellow - green B. Chlorophyll b ( II ) Yellow C. Xanthophylls ( III ) Blue - green D. Carotenoids ( IV ) Yellow to Yellow - orange Choose the option with all correct matches.

(1)

A - I, B - IV, C - III, D - II

(2)

A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I

(3)

A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV

(4)

A - I, B - II, C - IV, D - III

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Answer: C
165
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

Which of the following genetically engineered organisms was used by Eli Lilly to prepare human insulin?

(1)

Phage

(2)

Bacterium

(3)

Yeast

(4)

Virus

Show answer & solution
Answer: B
166
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which of the following are the post-transcriptional events in an eukaryotic cell?

(1)

Transport of pre-mRNA to cytoplasm prior to splicing.

(2)

Removal of introns and joining of exons.

(3)

Addition of methyl group at 5′ end of hnRNA.

(4)

Addition of adenine residues at 3′ end of hnRNA.

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Answer: C
167
Biological Classification

Match List-I with List- II.

(1)

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

(2)

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

(3)

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

(4)

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

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Answer: A
168
Biological Classification

Match List I with List II:

(1)

A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

(2)

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

(3)

A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

(4)

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

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Answer: D
169
Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Which chromosome in the human genome has the highest number of genes?

(1)

Chromosome 10

(2)

Chromosome X

(3)

Chromosome Y

(4)

Chromosome 1

Show answer & solution
Answer: D
171
Biodiversity and Conservation

Which one of the following is an example of ex - situ conservation?

(1)

Protected areas

(2)

National Park

(3)

Wildlife Sanctuary

(4)

Zoos and botanical gardens

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Answer: D
172
Cell: The Unit of Life

A specialised membranous structure in a prokaryotic cell which helps in cell wall formation, DNA replication and respiration is

(1)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

(2)

Mesosome

(3)

Chromatophores

(4)

Cristae

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Answer: B
173
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

In the above represented plasmid, an alien piece of DNA is inserted at EcoRI site. Which of the following strategies will be chosen to select the recombinant colonies?

(1)

Blue color colonies grown on ampicillin plates can be selected.

(2)

Using ampicillin & tetracycline containing medium plate.

(3)

Blue color colonies will be selected.

(4)

White color colonies will be selected.

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Answer: D
175
Organisms and Populations

Which of following organisms cannot fix nitrogen?

(1)

Azotobacter

(2)

Oscillatoria

(3)

Anabaena

(4)

Volvox

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Answer: C
177
The Living World

Which one of the following statements refers to Reductionist Biology?

(1)

Behavioural approach to study and understand living organisms

(2)

Physico-chemical approach to study and understand living organisms

(3)

Physiological approach to study and understand living organisms

(4)

Chemical approach to study and understand living organisms

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Answer: B
178
The Living World

Epiphytes that are growing on a mango branch is an example of which of the following?

(1)

Amensalism

(2)

Commensalism

(3)

Mutualism

(4)

Predation

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Answer: B
179
Plant Growth and Development

Which one of the following phytohormones promotes nutrient mobilization which helps in the delay of leaf senescence in plants?

(1)

Cytokinin

(2)

Ethylene

(3)

Abscisic acid

(4)

Gibberellin

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Answer: A
180
Respiration in Plants

The complex II of mitochondrial electron transport chain is also known as

(1)

NADH dehydrogenase

(2)

Cytochrome bc

(3)

Succinate dehydrogenase

(4)

Cytochrome c oxidase

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Answer: C

Zoology

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63
Human Health and Disease

Match List-I with List-II.

Name of VitaminDeficiency disease
A. Vitamin B₁₂I. Cheilosis
B. Vitamin DII. Convulsions
C. Vitamin B₂III. Rickets
D. Vitamin B₆IV. Pernicious anaemia

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

(2)

A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

(3)

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

(4)

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

Show answer & solution
Answer: C
92
Human Reproduction

The first menstruation is called :

(1)

Ovulation

(2)

Menopause

(3)

Menarche

(4)

Diapause

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Answer: C
93
Animal Kingdom

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrate. Reason (R) : The members of subphylum vertebrata possess notochord during the embryonic period, the notochord is replaced by cartilaginous or bony vertebral column in adults. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

(A) is false but (R) is true

(2)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(3)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(4)

(A) is true but (R) is false

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Answer: B
99
Human Reproduction

Consider the following : A. The reductive division for the human female gametogenesis starts earlier than that of the male gametogenesis. B. The gap between the first meiotic division and the second meiotic division is much shorter for males compared to females. C. The first polar body is associated with the formation of the primary oocyte. D. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) surge leads to disintegration of the endometrium and onset of menstrual bleeding. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

B and C are true

(2)

A and B are true

(3)

A and C are true

(4)

B and D are true

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Answer: B
103
Biomolecules

Match List I with List II:

List-IList-II
A. AdenosineI. Nitrogen base
B. Adenylic acidII. Nucleotide
C. AdenineIII. Nucleoside
D. AlanineIV. Amino acid

Choose the option with all correct matches.

(1)

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

(2)

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

(3)

A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

(4)

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

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Answer: D
105
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Consider the following statements regarding function of adrenal medullary hormones: (A) It causes pupillary constriction. (B) It is a hyperglycemic hormone. (C) It causes piloerection. (D) It increases strength of heart contraction. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1)

D only

(2)

C and D only

(3)

B, C and D only

(4)

A, C and D only

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Answer: C
109
Evolution

Sweet potato and potato represent a certain type of evolution. Select the correct combination of terms to explain the evolution.

(1)

Analogy, divergent

(2)

Analogy, convergent

(3)

Homology, divergent

(4)

Homology, convergent

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Answer: B
110
Animal Kingdom

All living members of the class Cyclostomata are :

(1)

Ectoparasite

(2)

Free living

(3)

Endoparasite

(4)

Symbiotic

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Answer: A
111
Biomolecules

Histones are enriched with -

(1)

Phenylalanine & Arginine

(2)

Lysine & Arginine

(3)

Leucine & Lysine

(4)

Phenylalanine & Leucine

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Answer: B
115
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Match List-I with List-II.

List-IList-II
A. ProgesteroneI. Pars intermedia
B. RelaxinII. Ovary
C. Melanocyte stimulating hormoneIII. Adrenal Medulla
D. CatecholaminesIV. Corpus luteum

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

(2)

A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

(3)

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

(4)

A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Show answer & solution
Answer: B
116
Biomolecules

The protein portion of an enzyme is called:

(1)

Prosthetic group

(2)

Cofactor

(3)

Coenzyme

(4)

Apoenzyme

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Answer: D
118
Human Health and Disease

Which of the following type of immunity is present at the time of birth and is a non-specific type of defence in the human body?

(1)

Humoral Immunity

(2)

Acquired Immunity

(3)

Innate Immunity

(4)

Cell-mediated Immunity

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Answer: C
120
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Which of the following hormones released from the pituitary is actually synthesized in the hypothalamus?

(1)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

(2)

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

(3)

Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)

(4)

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Show answer & solution
Answer: C
121
Microbes in Human Welfare

Which of the following microbes is NOT involved in the preparation of household products?

(1)

Aspergillus niger

(2)

Lactobacillus

(3)

Trichoderma polysporum

(4)

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Show answer & solution
Answer: C
123
Animal Kingdom

Role of the water vascular system in Echinoderms is:

(1)

Respiration and Locomotion

(2)

Excretion and Locomotion

(3)

Capture and transport of food

(4)

Digestion and Respiration

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Answer: C
124
Human Health and Disease

After maturation, in primary lymphoid organs, the lymphocytes migrate for interaction with antigens to secondary lymphoid organ(s) / tissue(s) like

(1)

thymus

(2)

bone marrow

(3)

spleen

(4)

lymph nodes

Show answer & solution
Answer: A
128
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Why can’t insulin be given orally to diabetic patients?

(1)

Its bioavailability will be increased

(2)

Human body will elicit strong immune response

(3)

It will be digested in Gastro-Intestinal (GI) tract

(4)

Because of structural variation

Show answer & solution
Answer: C
130
Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Frogs respire in water by skin and buccal cavity and on land by skin, buccal cavity and lungs. Choose the correct answer from the following:

(1)

The statement is false for both the environment

(2)

The statement is true for water but false for land

(3)

The statement is true for both the environment

(4)

The statement is false for water but true for land

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Answer: D
134
Body Fluids and Circulation

In frog, the Renal portal system is a special venous connection that acts to link :

(1)

Kidney and lower part of body

(2)

Liver and intestine

(3)

Liver and kidney

(4)

Kidney and intestine

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Answer: A
136
Neural Control and Coordination

Cardiac activities of the heart are regulated by:

(1)

Nodal tissue

(2)

A special neural centre in the medulla oblongata

(3)

Adrenal medullary hormones

(4)

Adrenal cortical hormones

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Answer: B
137
Microbes in Human Welfare

Streptokinase produced by bacterium Streptococcus is used for

(1)

Removing clots from blood vessels

(2)

Curd production

(3)

Ethanol production

(4)

Liver disease treatment

Show answer & solution
Answer: A
140
Human Health and Disease

Neoplastic characteristics of cells refer to: A. A mass of proliferating cell B. Rapid growth of cells C. Invasion and damage to the surrounding tissue D. Those confined to original location Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

B, C, D only

(2)

A, B only

(3)

A, B, C only

(4)

A, B, D only

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Answer: C
143
Biomolecules

Which one of the following enzymes contains 'Haem' as the prosthetic group?

(1)

Catalase

(2)

RuBisCo

(3)

Carbonic anhydrase

(4)

Succinate dehydrogenase

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Answer: A
146
Structural Organisation in Animals

Which of the following statement is correct about location of the male frog copulatory pad?

(1)

First digit of the fore limb

(2)

First and Second digit of fore limb

(3)

First digit of hind limb

(4)

Second digit of fore limb

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Answer: A
150
Human Reproduction

Match List - I with List - II. List - I A. Head B. Middle piece C. Acrosome D. Tail List - II (I) Enzymes (II) Sperm motility (III) Energy (IV) Genetic material Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

(2)

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

(3)

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

(4)

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Show answer & solution
Answer: B
155
Human Health and Disease

Which are correct: A. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging detect cancers of internal organs. B. Chemotherapeutics drugs are used to kill non-cancerous cells. C. α-interferon activate the cancer patients’ immune system and helps in destroying the tumour. D. Chemotherapeutic drugs are biological response modifiers. E. In the case of leukaemia blood cell counts are decreased. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)

A and C only

(2)

B and D only

(3)

D and E only

(4)

C and D only

Show answer & solution
Answer: A
156
Biomolecules

Name the class of enzyme that usually catalyze the following reaction: Where, a group other than hydrogen a substrate another substrate

(1)

Ligase

(2)

Hydrolase

(3)

Lyase

(4)

Transferase

Show answer & solution
Answer: D
157
Human Reproduction

Find the correct statement : (A) In human pregnancy, the major organ systems are formed at the end of 12 weeks. (B) In human pregnancy the major organ systems are formed at the end of 8 weeks. (C) In human pregnancy heart is formed after one month of gestation. (D) In human pregnancy, limbs and digits develop by the end of second month. (E) In human pregnancy the appearance of hair is usually observed in the fifth month. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(1)

A, C, D and E only

(2)

A and E only

(3)

B and C only

(4)

B, C, D and E only

Show answer & solution
Answer: A
158
Microbes in Human Welfare

Which of the following is an example of non-distilled alcoholic beverage produced by yeast?

(1)

Rum

(2)

Whisky

(3)

Brandy

(4)

Beer

Show answer & solution
Answer: D
161
Excretory Products and Their Elimination

Which of the following diagrams is correct with regard to the proximal (P) and distal (D) tubule of the Nephron.

(1)

Diagram (1)

(2)

Diagram (2)

(3)

Diagram (3)

(4)

Diagram (4)

Show answer & solution
Answer: C
170
Reproductive Health

What are the potential drawbacks in adoption of the IVF method?

(1)

High fatality risk to mother

(2)

Expensive instruments and reagents

(3)

Husband/wife necessary for being donors

(4)

Less adoption of orphans

Show answer & solution
Answer: B
174
Body Fluids and Circulation

What is the name of the blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart in a frog?

(1)

Vena cava

(2)

Aorta

(3)

Pulmonary artery

(4)

Pulmonary vein

Show answer & solution
Answer: A
176
Animal Kingdom

While trying to find out the characteristic of a newly found animal, a researcher did the histology of adult animal and observed a cavity with presence of mesodermal tissue towards the body wall but no mesodermal tissue was observed towards the alimentary canal. What could be the possible coelome of that animal?

(1)

Spongocoelomate

(2)

Acoelomate

(3)

Pseudocoelomate

(4)

Schizocoelomate

Show answer & solution
Answer: C

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