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options with a single correct answer) from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology). 50 questions
in each subject are divided into two Sections (A and B) as per details given below:
(a) Section-A shall consist of 35 (Thirty-five) Questions in each subject (Question Nos-1 to 35, 51 to 85, 101 to
135 and 151 to 185). All Questions are compulsory.
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in each subject.
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PHYSICS
SECTION-A
1. A horizontal force 10 N is applied to a block A as shown in figure. The mass of blocks A and B are 2 kg and
3 kg respectively. The blocks slide over a frictionless surface. The force exerted by block A on block B is :
A. For a solar-cell, the I-V characteristics lies in the IV quadrant of the given graph.
B. In a reverse biased pn junction diode, the current measured in (µA), is due to majority charge carriers.
(1) Both A and B are incorrect
(2) A is correct but B is incorrect
(3) A is incorrect but B is correct
(4) Both A and B are correct
Answer (2)
4. At any instant of time t, the displacement of any particle is given by 2t – 1 (SI unit) under the influence of force
of 5 N. The value of instantaneous power is (in SI unit):
(1) 6 (2) 10
(3) 5 (4) 7
Answer (2)
5. A wire of length ‘l’ and resistance 100 Ω is divided into 10 equal parts. The first 5 parts are connected in series
while the next 5 parts are connected in parallel. The two combinations are again connected in series. The
resistance of this final combination is:
(1) 60 Ω (2) 26 Ω
(3) 52 Ω (4) 55 Ω
Answer (3)
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6. A thermodynamic system is taken through the cycle abcda. The work done by the gas along the path bc is:
(1) 10 V (2) 4V
(3) 6V (4) 8V
Answer (4)
9. A particle moving with uniform speed in a circular path maintains:
(1) Varying velocity and varying acceleration
(2) Constant velocity
(3) Constant acceleration
(4) Constant velocity but varying acceleration
Answer (1)
10. A thin flat circular disc of radius 4.5 cm is placed gently over the surface of water. If surface tension of water
is 0.07 N m–1, then the excess force required to take it away from the surface is
(1) 99 N (2) 19.8 mN
(3) 198 N (4) 1.98 mN
Answer (2)
11. The quantities which have the same dimensions as those of solid angle are:
(1) angular speed and stress (2) strain and angle
(3) stress and angle (4) strain and arc
Answer (2)
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12. A logic circuit provides the output Y as per the following truth table :
A B Y
0 0 1
0 1 0
1 0 1
1 1 0
The expression for the output Y is :
(1) B (2) A.B + A
(3) A.B + A (4) B
Answer (4)
13. A thin spherical shell is charged by some source. The potential difference between the two points C and P
(in V) shown in the figure is:
1
(Take = 9 × 109 SI units)
4πε0
(1) Zero
(2) 3 × 105
(3) 1 × 105
(4) 0.5 × 105
Answer (1)
14. Match List I with List II.
List I List II
(Spectral Lines of (Wavelengths (nm))
Hydrogen for
transitions from)
A. n2 = 3 to n1 = 2 I. 410.2
B. n2 = 4 to n1 = 2 II. 434.1
C. n2 = 5 to n1 = 2 III. 656.3
D. n2 = 6 to n1 = 2 IV. 486.1
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(2) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
(3) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(4) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Answer (3)
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15. Match List-I with List-II.
List-I List-II
(Material) (Susceptibility (χ))
A. Diamagnetic I. χ=0
B. Ferromagnetic II. 0 > χ ≥ –1
C. Paramagnetic III. χ >> 1
D. Non-magnetic IV. 0 < χ < ε (a small positive number)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
(1) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I (2) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(3) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV (4) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
Answer (2)
16. Two bodies A and B of same mass undergo completely inelastic one dimensional collision. The body A moves
with velocity v1 while body B is at rest before collision. The velocity of the system after collision is v2. The ratio
v1 : v2 is
(1) 1 : 4 (2) 1 : 2
(3) 2 : 1 (4) 4 : 1
Answer (3)
17. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Atoms are electrically neutral as they contain equal number of positive and negative charges.
Statement II: Atoms of each element are stable and emit their characteristic spectrum.
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
Answer (4)
18. π
If=x 5 sin πt + m represents the motion of a particle executing simple harmonic motion, the amplitude
3
and time period of motion, respectively, are
(1) 5 m, 1 s (2) 5 cm, 2 s
(3) 5 m, 2 s (4) 5 cm, 1 s
Answer (3)
19. The output (Y) of the given logic gate is similar to the output of an/a
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21. A bob is whirled in a horizontal plane by means of a string with an initial speed of ω rpm. The tension in the
string is T. If speed becomes 2ω while keeping the same radius, the tension in the string becomes:
(1) 2T (2) T
T
(3) 4T (4)
4
Answer (3)
22. If c is the velocity of light in free space, the correct statements about photon among the following are:
A. The energy of a photon is E = hν.
B. The velocity of a photon is c.
hν
C. The momentum of a photon, p = .
c
D. In a photon-electron collision, both total energy and total momentum are conserved.
E. Photon possesses positive charge.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B, D and E only (2) A and B only
(3) A, B, C and D only (4) A, C and D only
Answer (3)
23.
In the above diagram, a strong bar magnet is moving towards solenoid-2 from solenoid-1. The direction of
induced current in solenoid-1 and that in solenoid-2, respectively, are through the directions:
(1) BA and DC (2) AB and DC
(3) BA and CD (4) AB and CD
Answer (2)
24. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The potential (V) at any axial point, at 2 m distance (r) from the centre of the dipole of dipole
moment vector P of magnitude, 4 × 10–6 C m, is ± 9 × 103 V.
1
(Take = 9 × 109 SI units)
4π ∈0
2P
Reason R: V = ± , where r is the distance of any axial point, situated at 2 m from the centre of the
4π ∈0 r 2
dipole.
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 and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(4) A is true but R is false.
Answer (4)
25. 1
The mass of a planet is th that of the earth and its diameter is half that of the earth. The acceleration due
10
to gravity on that planet is:
(1) 3.92 m s–2 (2) 19.6 m s–2
(3) 9.8 m s–2 (4) 4.9 m s–2
Answer (1)
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26. NP 1
In an ideal transformer, the turns ratio is = . The ratio VS : VP is equal to (the symbols carry their usual
NS 2
meaning) :
(1) 1 : 4 (2) 1:2
(3) 2 : 1 (4) 1:1
Answer (3)
27. If the monochromatic source in Young’s double slit experiment is replaced by white light, then
(1) All bright fringes will be of equal width
(2) Interference pattern will disappear
(3) There will be a central dark fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes
(4) There will be a central bright white fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes
Answer (4)
28. The maximum elongation of a steel wire of 1 m length if the elastic limit of steel and its Young’s modulus,
respectively, are 8 × 108 N m–2 and 2 × 1011 N m–2, is:
(1) 8 mm (2) 4 mm
(3) 0.4 mm (4) 40 mm
Answer (2)
29. An unpolarised light beam strikes a glass surface at Brewster's angle. Then
(1) The reflected light will be completely polarised but the refracted light will be partially polarised.
(2) The reflected light will be partially polarised.
(3) The refracted light will be completely polarised.
(4) Both the reflected and refracted light will be completely polarised.
Answer (1)
30. In a uniform magnetic field of 0.049 T, a magnetic needle performs 20 complete oscillations in 5 seconds as
shown. The moment of inertia of the needle is 9.8 x 10–6 kg m2. If the magnitude of magnetic moment of the
needle is x × 10–5 Am2, then the value of ‘x’ is :
3 5
(1) (2)
2 4
5 3
(3) (4)
2 4
Answer (3)
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32. The moment of inertia of a thin rod about an axis passing through its mid point and perpendicular to the rod is
2400 g cm2. The length of the 400 g rod is nearly:
(1) 72.0 cm (2) 8.5 cm
(3) 17.5 cm (4) 20.7 cm
Answer (2)
33. In the following circuit, the equivalent capacitance between terminal A and terminal B is :
(1) 4 µF (2) 2 µF
(3) 1 µF (4) 0.5 µF
Answer (2)
34. A wheel of a bullock cart is rolling on a level road as shown in the figure below. If its linear speed is ν in the
direction shown, which one of the following options is correct (P and Q are any highest and lowest points on
the wheel, respectively)?
(1) Point P has zero speed (2) Point P moves slower than point Q
(3) Point P moves faster than point Q (4) Both the points P and Q move with equal speed
Answer (3)
35. 1
The graph which shows the variation of and its kinetic energy, E is (where λ is de Broglie wavelength
λ2
of a free particle):
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
Answer (1)
SECTION-B
36. A small telescope has an objective of focal length 140 cm and an eye piece of focal length 5.0 cm. The
magnifying power of telescope for viewing a distant object is:
(1) 32 (2) 34
(3) 28 (4) 17
Answer (3)
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37. The following graph represents the T-V curves of an ideal gas (where T is the temperature and V the volume)
at three pressures P1, P2 and P3 compared with those of Charles’s law represented as dotted lines.
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43. A sheet is placed on a horizontal surface in front of a strong magnetic pole. A force is needed to:
A. hold the sheet there if it is magnetic.
B. hold the sheet there if it is non-magnetic.
C. move the sheet away from the pole with uniform velocity if it is conducting.
D. move the sheet away from the pole with uniform velocity if it is both, non-conducting and non-polar.
Choose the correct statement(s) from the options given below:
(1) C only (2) B and D only
(3) A and C only (4) A, C and D only
Answer (3)
44. A 10 µF capacitor is connected to a 210 V, 50 Hz source as shown in figure. The peak current in the circuit is
nearly (π = 3.14):
45. A metallic bar of Young’s modulus, 0.5 × 1011 N m–2 and coefficient of linear thermal expansion 10–5 °C–1,
length 1 m and area of cross-section 10–3 m2 is heated from 0°C to 100°C without expansion or bending. The
compressive force developed in it is :
(1) 2 × 103 N (2) 5 × 103 N
(3) 50 × 103 N (4) 100 × 103 N
Answer (3)
46. The velocity (v) – time (t) plot of the motion of a body is shown below:
The acceleration (a) – time (t) graph that best suits this motion is :
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
Answer (4)
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47. Choose the correct circuit which can achieve the bridge balance.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Answer (2)
48. The property which is not of an electromagnetic wave travelling in free space is that:
(1) They originate from charges moving with uniform speed
(2) They are transverse in nature
(3) The energy density in electric field is equal to energy density in magnetic field
1
(4) They travel with a speed equal to
µ0 ε0
Answer (1)
49. The minimum energy required to launch a satellite of mass m from the surface of earth of mass M and radius
R in a circular orbit at an altitude of 2R from the surface of the earth is:
GmM 5GmM
(1) (2)
3R 6R
2GmM GmM
(3) (4)
3R 2R
Answer (2)
50. A parallel plate capacitor is charged by connecting it to a battery through a resistor. If I is the current in the
circuit, then in the gap between the plates:
(1) Displacement current of magnitude greater than I flows but can be in any direction
(2) There is no current
(3) Displacement current of magnitude equal to I flows in the same direction as I
(4) Displacement current of magnitude equal to I flows in a direction opposite to that of I
Answer (3)
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CHEMISTRY
SECTION-A
51. Match List I with List II.
List I List II
(Conversion) (Number of Faraday required)
A. 1 mol of H2O to O2 I. 3F
53. 1
Which plot of ln k vs is consistent with Arrhenius equation?
T
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
Answer (1)
54. For the reaction 2A B + C, KC = 4 × 10–3. At a given time, the composition of reaction mixture is:
[A] = [B] = [C] = 2 × 10–3 M.
Then, which of the following is correct?
(1) Reaction has gone to completion in forward direction.
(2) Reaction is at equilibrium.
(3) Reaction has a tendency to go in forward direction.
(4) Reaction has a tendency to go in backward direction.
Answer (4)
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(3) (4)
Answer (1)
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(1) (2)
(3) (4)
Answer (1)
63. The energy of an electron in the ground state (n = 1) for He+ ion is –x J, then that for an electron in n = 2
state for Be3+ ion in J is
4
(1) x (2) –x
9
x
(3) (4) –4x
9
Answer (2)
64. Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The boiling point of three isomeric pentanes follows the order
n-pentane > isopentane > neopentane
Statement II : When branching increases, the molecule attains a shape of sphere. This results in smaller
surface area for contact, due to which the intermolecular forces between the spherical molecules are weak,
thereby lowering the boiling point.
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
Answer (2)
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(iii) PCC
(4) (i) BH3
(ii) H2 O 2 / OH
(iii) alk.KMnO4
(iv) H3O
Answer (3)
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69. Activation energy of any chemical reaction can be calculated if one knows the value of
Answer (1)
70. On heating, some solid substances change from solid to vapour state without passing through liquid state.
The technique used for the purification of such solid substances based on the above principle is known as
Answer (3)
71. Among Group 16 elements, which one does NOT show –2 oxidation state?
(1) Po (2) O
(3) Se (4) Te
Answer (1)
List-I List-II
(Process) (Conditions)
(1) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I (2) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I (4) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Answer (1)
Answer (1)
74. The Henry’s law constant (KH) values of three gases (A, B, C) in water are 145, 2 × 10–5 and 35 kbar,
respectively. The solubility of these gases in water follow the order:
Answer (3)
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A. I.
B. II. CrO3
C. III. KMnO4/KOH,
D. IV. (i) O3
(ii) Zn-H2O
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III (2) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(3) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV (4) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Answer (S4)
Answer (2)
(1) HF (2)
(3) (4)
Answer (2)
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79. The compound that will undergo SN1 reaction with the fastest rate is
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
Answer (1)
80. Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction.
Statement II : Aniline cannot be prepared through Gabriel synthesis.
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 true (2) Both statement I and Statement II are true
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are false (4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
Answer (2)
81. 1 gram of sodium hydroxide was treated with 25 mL of 0.75 M HCl solution, the mass of sodium hydroxide
left unreacted is equal to
(1) 200 mg (2) 750 mg
(3) 250 mg (4) Zero mg
Answer (3)
82. The E° value for the Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is more positive than that of Cr3+/Cr2+ or Fe3+/Fe2+ due to change of
(1) d3 to d5 configuration (2) d5 to d4 configuration
(3) d5 to d2 configuration (4) d4 to d5 configuration
Answer (S4)
83. The reagents with which glucose does not react to give the corresponding tests/products are
A. Tollen’s reagent
B. Schiff’s reagent
C. HCN
D. NH2OH
E. NaHSO3
Choose the correct options from the given below:
(1) E and D (2) B and C
(3) A and D (4) B and E
Answer (4)
84. Match List I with List II.
List I List II
(Molecule) (Number and types of
bond/s between two
carbon atoms)
A. ethane I. one -bond and two -bonds
B. ethene II. two -bonds
C. carbon molecule, C2 III. one -bond
D. ethyne IV. one -bond and one -bond
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II (2) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
(3) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I (4) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Answer (4)
85. Fehling’s solution ‘A’ is
(1) aqueous sodium citrate
(2) aqueous copper sulphate
(3) alkaline copper sulphate
(4) alkaline solution of sodium potassium tartrate (Rochelle’s salt)
Answer (2)
SECTION-B
86. Given below are certain cations. Using inorganic qualitative analysis, arrange them in increasing group
number from 0 to VI.
A. Al3+ B. Cu2+
C. Ba2+ D. Co2+
E. Mg2+
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(1) E, A, B, C, D (2) B, A, D, C, E
(3) B, C, A, D, E (4) E, C, D, B, A
Answer (2)
87. Major products A and B formed in the following reaction sequence, are
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
Answer (2)
88. The rate of a reaction quadruples when temperature changes from 27°C to 57°C. Calculate the energy of
activation.
Given R = 8.314 J K–1 mol–1, log4 = 0.6021
(1) 3804 kJ/mol (2) 38.04 kJ/mol
(3) 380.4 kJ/mol (4) 3.80 kJ/mol
Answer (2)
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89. Mass in grams of copper deposited by passing 9.6487 A current through a voltmeter containing copper
sulphate solution for 100 seconds is (Given : Molar mass of Cu : 63 g mol –1, 1 F = 96487 C)
(1) 0.0315 g (2) 3.15 g
(3) 0.315 g (4) 31.5 g
Answer (3)
90. Identify the major product C formed in the following reaction sequence:
NaCN
CH3 CH2 CH2 I A
OH NaOH
Partial hydrolysis
B
Br
C
2 (major )
91. The work done during reversible isothermal expansion of one mole of hydrogen gas at 25°C from pressure
of 20 atmosphere to 10 atmosphere is
(Given R = 2.0 cal K–1 mol–1)
(1) 100 calories (2) 0 calorie
(3) –413.14 calories (4) 413.14 calories
Answer (3)
92. Consider the following reaction in a sealed vessel at equilibrium with concentrations of
N2 = 3.0 × 10–3 M, O2 = 4.2 × 10–3 M and NO = 2.8 × 10–3 M.
If 0.1 mol L–1 of NO(g) is taken in a closed vessel, what will be degree of dissociation () of NO(g) at
equilibrium?
(1) 0.717 (2) 0.00889
(3) 0.0889 (4) 0.8889
Answer (1)
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95. During the preparation of Mohr’s salt solution (Ferrous ammonium sulphate), which of the following acid is
added to prevent hydrolysis of Fe2+ ion?
(1) dilute sulphuric acid (2) dilute hydrochloric acid
(3) concentrated sulphuric acid (4) dilute nitric acid
Answer (1)
96. The products A and B obtained in the following reactions, respectively, are
3ROH + PCl3 3RCl + A
ROH + PCl5 RCl + HCl + B
(1) H3PO3 and POCl3 (2) POCl3 and H3PO3
(3) POCl3 and H3PO4 (4) H3PO4 and POCl3
Answer (1)
‘P’ is
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
Answer (3)
98. A compound X contains 32% of A, 20% of B and remaining percentage of C. Then, the empirical formula of
X is :
(Given atomic masses of A = 64; B = 40; C = 32 u)
(1) ABC4 (2) A2BC2
(3) ABC3 (4) AB2C2
Answer (3)
99. The plot of osmotic pressure () vs concentration (mol L–1) for a solution gives a straight line with slope
25.73 L bar mol–1. The temperature at which the osmotic pressure measurement is done is
(Use R = 0.083 L bar mol–1 K–1)
(1) 12.05°C (2) 37°C
(3) 310°C (4) 25.73°C
Answer (2)
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BOTANY
SECTION-A
101. Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Parenchyma is living but collenchyma is dead tissue.
Statement II : Gymnosperms lack xylem vessels but presence of xylem vessels is the characteristic of
angiosperms.
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
Answer (1)
102. Identify the part of the seed from the given figure which is destined to form root when the seed germinates.
(1) D (2) A
(3) B (4) C
Answer (4)
103. Which one of the following is not a criterion for classification of fungi?
(1) Fruiting body (2) Morphology of mycelium
(3) Mode of nutrition (4) Mode of spore formation
Answer (3)
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105. Which of the following is an example of actinomorphic flower?
(1) Sesbania
(2) Datura
(3) Cassia
(4) Pisum
Answer (2)
107. The type of conservation in which the threatened species are taken out from their natural habitat and placed
in special setting where they can be protected and given special care is called
(1) Sustainable development
(2) in-situ conservation
(3) Biodiversity conservation
(4) Semi-conservative method
Answer (3)
108. Formation of interfascicular cambium from fully developed parenchyma cells is an example for
(1) Maturation
(2) Differentiation
(3) Redifferentiation
(4) Dedifferentiation
Answer (4)
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110. A transcription unit in DNA is defined primarily by the three regions in DNA and these are with respect to
upstream and down stream end;
(1) Promotor, Structural gene, Terminator
(2) Repressor, Operator gene, Structural gene
(3) Structural gene, Transposons, Operator gene
(4) Inducer, Repressor, Structural gene
Answer (1)
111. Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Chromosomes become gradually visible under light microscope during leptotene stage.
Statement II : The beginning of diplotene stage is recognized by dissolution of synaptonemal complex.
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
Answer (2)
112. The capacity to generate a whole plant from any cell of the plant is called:
(1) Somatic hybridization (2) Totipotency
(3) Micropropagation (4) Differentiation
Answer (2)
113. In the given figure, which component has thin outer walls and highly thickened inner walls?
(1) B (2) C
(3) D (4) A
Answer (2)
114. Match List I with List II
List-I List-II
A. Rhizopus I. Mushroom
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115. Match List I with List II
List-I List-II
117. The lactose present in the growth medium of bacteria is transported to the cell by the action of
(1) Polymerase
(2) Beta-galactosidase
(3) Acetylase
(4) Permease
Answer (4)
119. Lecithin, a small molecular weight organic compound found in living tissues, is an example of:
(1) Carbohydrates
(2) Amino acids
(3) Phospholipids
(4) Glycerides
Answer (3)
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120. Match List I with List II
List I List II
A. Clostridium butylicum I. Ethanol
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae II. Streptokinase
C. Trichoderma polysporum III. Butyric acid
D. Streptococcus sp. IV. Cyclosporin-A
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(2) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(3) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Answer (4)
121. Identify the type of flowers based on the position of calyx, corolla and androecium with respect to the ovary
from the given figures (a) and (b)
123. In a plant, black seed color (BB/Bb) is dominant over white seed color (bb). In order to find out the genotype
of the black seed plant, with which of the following genotype will you cross it?
(3) bb (4) Bb
Answer (3)
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124. Auxin is used by gardeners to prepare weed-free lawns. But no damage is caused to grass as auxin
(1) can help in cell division in grasses, to produce growth.
(2) promotes apical dominance.
(3) promotes abscission of mature leaves only.
(4) does not affect mature monocotyledonous plants.
Answer (4)
125. Which one of the following can be explained on the basis of Mendel's Law of Dominance?
A. Out of one pair of factors one is dominant and the other is recessive.
B. Alleles do not show any expression and both the characters appear as such in F2 generation.
127. What is the fate of a piece of DNA carrying only gene of interest which is transferred into an alien organism?
A. The piece of DNA would be able to multiply itself independently in the progeny cells of the organism.
B. It may get integrated into the genome of the recipient.
C. It may multiply and be inherited along with the host DNA.
D. The alien piece of DNA is not an integral part of chromosome.
E. It shows ability to replicate.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A and E only
(2) A and B only
(3) D and E only
(4) B and C only
Answer (4)
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128. A pink flowered Snapdragon plant was crossed with a red flowered Snapdragon plant. What type of
phenotype/s is/are expected in the progeny?
(1) Red, Pink as well as white flowered plants
(2) Only red flowered plants
(3) Red flowered as well as pink flowered plants
(4) Only pink flowered plants
Answer (3)
D. ATP
E. NADPH
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) D and E only (2) A, B and C only
(3) B, C and D only (4) C, D and E only
Answer (4)
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132. Hind II always cuts DNA molecules at a particular point called recognition sequence and it consists of:
(1) 10 bp (2) 8 bp
(3) 6 bp (4) 4 bp
Answer (3)
133. dN K − N
The equation of Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is = rN .
dt K
From this equation, K indicates:
(1) Population density (2) Intrinsic rate of natural increase
(3) Biotic potential (4) Carrying capacity
Answer (4)
134. How many molecules of ATP and NADPH are required for every molecule of CO₂ fixed in the Calvin cycle?
(1) 3 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
(2) 2 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH
(3) 2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of NADPH
(4) 3 molecules of ATP and 3 molecules of NADPH
Answer (1)
SECTION-B
136. Match List-I with List-II
List-I List-II
A. GLUT-4 I. Hormone
B. Insulin II. Enzyme
C. Trypsin III. Intercellular ground substance
D. Collagen IV. Enables glucose transport into cells
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(1) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(2) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(3) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(4) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Answer (2)
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137. Match List I with List II
List I List II
(Types of Stamens) (Example)
A. Monoadelphous I. Citrus
List I List II
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140. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In C3 plants, some O2 binds to RuBisCO, hence CO2 fixation is decreased.
Statement II: In C4 plants, mesophyll cells show very little photorespiration while bundle sheath cells do not
show photorespiration.
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
Answer (4)
142. In an ecosystem if the Net Primary Productivity (NPP) of first trophic level is 100x (kcal m–2) yr–1, what would
be the GPP (Gross Primary Productivity) of the third trophic level of the same ecosystem?
(1)
100 x
(kcal m–2 ) yr –1
3x
(2)
x
(kcal m–2 ) yr –1
10
(3) x ( kcal m –2 ) yr –1
Answer (4)
143. Identify the step in tricarboxylic acid cycle, which does not involve oxidation of substrate.
(1) Isocitrate → -ketoglutaric acid
(2) Malic acid → Oxaloacetic acid
(3) Succinic acid → Malic acid
(4) Succinyl-CoA → Succinic acid
Answer (4)
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144. The DNA present in chloroplast is:
(1) Circular, single stranded
(2) Linear, double stranded
(3) Circular, double stranded
(4) Linear, single stranded
Answer (3)
145. Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements:
In the members of Phaeophyceae,
A. Asexual reproduction occurs usually by biflagellate zoospores.
B. Sexual reproduction is by oogamous method only.
C. Stored food is in the form of carbohydrates which is either mannitol or laminarin.
D. The major pigments found are chlorophyll a, c and carotenoids and xanthophyll.
E. Vegetative cells have a cellulosic wall, usually covered on the outside by gelatinous coating of algin.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A, B, C and E only
(2) A, B, C and D only
(3) B, C, D and E only
(4) A, C, D and E only
Answer (4)
146. Which of the following statement is correct regarding the process of replication in [Link]?
(1) The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in 5’ → 3’ direction
(2) The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in one direction that is 3’ → 5’
(3) The DNA dependent RNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in one direction, that is 5’ → 3’
(4) The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in 5’ → 3’ as well as 3’ → 5’ direction
Answer (1)
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148. Spraying sugarcane crop with which of the following plant growth regulators, increases the length of stem,
(2) Auxin
(3) Gibberellin
(4) Cytokinin
Answer (3)
149. Which of the following are fused in somatic hybridization involving two varieties of plants?
(1) Pollens
(2) Callus
(4) Protoplasts
Answer (4)
(2) Wind pollinated plant inflorescence showing flowers with well exposed stamens.
Answer (2)
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ZOOLOGY
SECTION-A
151. Match List I with List II :
List I List II
(3) Isthmus
(4) Infundibulum
Answer (2)
153. The “Ti plasmid” of Agrobacterium tumefaciens stands for
(1) Temperature independent plasmid
(2) Tumour inhibiting plasmid
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155. Following are the stages of pathway for conduction of an action potential through the heart
E. SA node
Choose the correct sequence of pathway from the options given below
(1) E-A-D-B-C
(2) E-C-A-D-B
(3) A-E-C-B-D
(4) B-D-E-C-A
Answer (2)
Statement I : In the nephron, the descending limb of loop of Henle is impermeable to water and permeable
to electrolytes.
Statement II : The proximal convoluted tubule is lined by simple columnar brush border epithelium and
increases the surface area for reabsorption.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the option given below :
Answer (3)
List I List II
Answer (4)
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158.
Given below are some stages of human evolution.
Arrange them in correct sequence. (Past to Recent)
A. Homo habilis
B. Homo sapiens
C. Homo neanderthalensis
D. Homo erectus
Choose the correct sequence of human evolution from the options given below:
(1) A-D-C-B
(2) D-A-C-B
(3) B-A-D-C
(4) C-B-D-A
Answer (1)
159.
The flippers of the Penguins and Dolphins are the example of the
(1) Divergent evolution
(2) Adaptive radiation
List I List II
(Sub Phases of Prophase I) (Specific Characters)
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161. Match List I with List II :
List I List II
A. Typhoid I. Fungus
List I List II
(3) 5’AUGUAAAGUUUAUAGGUAAGU3’
(4) 5’AUGUACCGUUUAUAGGGAAGU3’
Answer (2)
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164. Match List I with List II :
List I List II
A. Pterophyllum I. Hag fish
B. Myxine II. Saw fish
C. Pristis III. Angel fish
D. Exocoetus IV. Flying fish
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(2) A-II, B-I, C-IIII, D-IV
(3) A only
(4) C only
Answer (3)
166. Match List I with List II :
List I List II
A. Common cold I. Plasmodium
B. Haemozoin II. Typhoid
C. Widal test III. Rhinoviruses
D. Allergy IV. Dust mites
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(2) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
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167. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
(1) Bio-reactors have an agitator system, an oxygen delivery system and foam control system
(2) A bio-reactor provides optimal growth conditions for achieving the desired product
(3) Most commonly used bio-reactors are of stirring type
(4) B-D-E-A-C
Answer (1)
170. Given below are two statements:
Statement II: The hymen is torn during the first coitus only.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer (4)
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171. Which of the following is not a natural/traditional contraceptive method?
(1) Vaults
(2) Coitus interruptus
(1) Gene ’X’ is responsible for recognitions sites and ‘Y’ is responsible for antibiotic resistance.
(2) The gene ‘X’ is responsible for resistance to antibiotics and ‘Y’ for protein involved in the replication of
Plasmid.
(3) The gene ‘X’ is responsible for controlling the copy number of the linked DNA and ‘Y’ for protein involved
in the replication of Plasmid.
(4) The gene ‘X’ is for protein involved in replication of Plasmid and ‘Y’ for resistance to antibiotics.
Answer (3)
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174. Which of the following factors are favourable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin in alveoli?
(1) Low pCO2 and High temperature
(2) High pO2 and High pCO2
(3) High pO2 and Lesser H+ concentration
(4) Low pCO2 and High H+ concentration
Answer (3)
175. In both sexes of cockroach, a pair of jointed filamentous structures called anal cerci are present on
(1) 11th segment
(2) 5th segment
(3) 10th segment
(4) 8th and 9th segment
Answer (3)
176. Match List I with List II
List I List II
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178. Match List I with List II :
List I List II
A. Pleurobrachia I. Mollusca
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181. Match List I with List II :
List I List II
A. Axoneme I. Centriole
B. Cartwheel pattern II. Cilia and flagella
C. Crista III. Chromosome
D. Satellite IV. Mitochondria
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III (2) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(3) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I (4) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Answer (1)
182. Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A : Breast-feeding during initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing a
healthy baby.
Reason R : Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the new
born baby.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1) A is not correct but R is correct
(2) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(3) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(4) A is correct but R is not correct
Answer (2)
183. Three types of muscles are given as a, b and c. Identify the correct matching pair along with their location in
human body:
Name of muscle/location
(1) (a) Involuntary – Nose tip
(b) Skeletal – Bone
(c) Cardiac – Heart
(2) (a) Smooth - Toes
(b) Skeletal – Legs
(c) Cardiac – Heart
(3) (a) Skeletal - Triceps
(b) Smooth – Stomach
(c) Cardiac – Heart
(4) (a) Skeletal - Biceps
(b) Involuntary – Intestine
(c) Smooth – Heart
Answer (3)
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184. Match List I with List II :
List-I List-II
A. Lipase I. Peptide bond
B. Nuclease II. Ester bond
C. Protease III. Glycosidic bond
D. Amylase IV. Phosphodiester bond
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II (2) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(3) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV (4) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Answer (4)
185. Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?
(1) Glucagon
(2) Cortisol
(3) Testosterone
(4) Progesterone
Answer (1)
SECTION-B
186. Regarding catalytic cycle of an enzyme action, select the correct sequential steps :
A. Substrate enzyme complex formation.
B. Free enzyme ready to bind with another substrate.
C. Release of products.
D. Chemical bonds of the substrate broken.
E. Substrate binding to active site.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) E, D, C, B, A (2) E, A, D, C, B
(3) A, E, B, D, C (4) B, A, C, D, E
Answer (2)
187. Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Bone marrow is the main lymphoid organ where all blood cells including lymphocytes are
produced.
Statement II : Both bone marrow and thymus provide micro environments for the development and
maturation of T-lymphocytes.
In the light of 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.
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188. Match List I with List II :
List I List II
C. Cushing’s syndrome III. Hyper secretion of thyroid hormone & protruding eye balls.
List I List II
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191. Match List I with List II:
List I List II
A. Unicellular glandular epithelium I. Salivary glands
B. Compound epithelium II. Pancreas
C. Multicellular glandular epithelium III. Goblet cells of alimentary canal
D. Endocrine glandular epithelium IV. Moist surface of buccal cavity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III (2) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(3) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II (4) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Answer (4)
192. Match List I with List II:
List I List II
A. Mesozoic Era I. Lower invertebrates
B. Proterozoic Era II. Fish & Amphibia
C. Cenozoic Era III. Birds & Reptiles
D. Paleozoic Era IV. Mammals
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II (2) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
(3) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV (4) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
Answer (1)
193. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Mitochondria and chloroplasts both double membranes bound organelles.
Statement II: Inner membrane of mitochondria is relatively less permeable, as compared chloroplast.
In the light of the above statements, choose the mis appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1) Statement I is incorrect but Statement Il 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 Il is incorrect.
Answer (4)
194. Match List I with List II related to digestive system of cockroach.
List I List II
A. The structures used for storing of food I. Gizzard
B. Ring of 6-8 blind tubules at junction of foregut and midgut. II. Gastric Caeca
C. Ring of 100-150 yellow coloured thin filaments at junction III. Malpighian tubules
of midgut and hindgut.
D. The structures used for grinding the food. IV. Crop
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I (2) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
(3) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV (4) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Answer (2)
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195. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Gause's competitive exclusion principle states that two closely related species competing for
different resources cannot exist indefinitely.
Statement II: According to Gause's principle, during competition, the inferior will be eliminated. This may be
true if resources are limiting.
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.
Answer (4)
197. As per ABO blood grouping system, the blood group of father is B+, mother is A+ and child is O+. Their
respective genotype can be
A. IBi/IAi/ii B. IBIB/IAIA/ii
C. IAIB/iIA/IBi D. IAi/IBi/IAi
E. iIB/iIA/IAIB
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(1) D & E only (2) A only
Answer (2)
198. Choose the correct statement given below regarding juxta medullary nephron.
(1) Juxta medullary nephrons outnumber the cortical nephrons.
(2) Juxta medullary nephrons are located in the columns of Bertini.
(3) Renal corpuscle of juxta medullary nephron lies in the outer portion of the renal medulla.
(4) Loop of Henle of juxta medullary nephron runs deep into medulla.
Answer (4)
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199. Identify the correct option (A), (B), (C), (D) with respect to spermatogenesis.
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