Physics and Chemistry Exam Questions
Physics and Chemistry Exam Questions
1001CMD303058250002 MD
PHYSICS
1) A particle is moving with speed 6 m/s along the direction of , then its velocity is :
(1) units
(2) units
(3) units
(4) units
2) The expression is a -
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
4) Find value of
(1) zero
(2) 6ABcosθ + 9A2 – 9B2
(3) 6A2 + 5ABcosθ – 6B2
(4) 5ABcosθ
(1)
(2) 0
(3) 1
(4) 2
(1)
(2)
(3) 7
(4) 4
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) 1
8) A vector is along negative x-axis. If it is rotated through 90° in anticlockwise direction then the
vector will be :
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
9)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
10)
A body is at rest under the action of three forces, two of which are . Then third force
is :-
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3) 90°
(4)
(1) 5, tan–1(3/4)
(2) , tan–1(1/2)
(3) 10, tan–1(5)
(4) 25, tan–1(3/4)
(1) n = 2
(2) n = 12
(3) n = 3
(4) n = 1
(1) ax – ay + az
(2)
(3)
(4)
15) Vector makes angle α,β,γ with x, y, z axes respectively. Then cos2α + cos2β – sin2γ = ?
(1) –1
(2) 0
(3) 1
(4) 2
(1)
(2) A2 – B2
(3)
(4) zero
17)
(1) 5
(2) 0
(3) 15
(4) 20
(1) x-axis
(2) y-axis
(3) z-axis
(4) Line at equal angles to all the three axes
(1) unit
(2) unit
(3) unit
(4) 72 unit
20) If and are two sides of a parallelogram and and are its diagonals, then c2 + d2 = ........
(1) 2(a2 + b2)
(2) a2 + b2
(3) 2(a2 – b2)
(4) a2 – b2
21) A man moves towards a plane mirror with a velocity v in a direction making an angle θ with the
normal to the mirror. The magnitude of velocity of the image relative to man normal to the mirror
will be :-
(1) 2V
(2) 2V cosθ
(3) 2Vsinθ
(4)
(1) Red
(2) Violet
(3) Yellow
(4) Green
23) An object is placed in front of a convex mirror of radius of curvature 20 cm. Its image is formed 8
cm behind the mirror. The object distance is :
(1) 20 cm
(2) 40 cm
(3) 60 cm
(4) 80 cm
24) A point object is moving with speed 32m/s towards a stationary convex mirror. The object
distance is 30 cm from the pole and focal length of mirror is 90 cm. Find the velocity of image.
25) A man runs towards stationary plane mirror at a speed of 20 m/s. What is the speed of his image
with respect to mirror :-
(1) 10 m/s
(2) 40 m/s
(3) 30 m/s
(4) 20 m/s
26) The eye level a person is at a height of 1.5 m from ground. He stands in front of a 0.3 m long
plane mirror whose bottom is 0.8 m above the ground. Find the height of image of the portion of his
body, below the eyes, which he can see
(1) 60 cm
(2) 30 cm
(3) 120 cm
(4) 15 cm
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
28) For a medium with permittivity ε and permeability µ, the velocity of light is given by :-
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
29) Figure shows a plane mirror onto which a light ray is incident. If the incident light ray is turned
by 10° and the mirror by 20°, as shown, then the angle turned by the reflected ray is :
30) The frequency of a light wave in a material is 2 × 1014 Hz and wavelength is 5000 Å. The
refractive index of material will be :
(1) 1.33
(2) 1.40
(3) 1.50
(4) 3.00
31) In the figure shown here, the angle made by the light ray with the normal in the medium of
(1) 30°
(2) 60°
(3) 90°
(4) None of these
32) Angle of prism is A and its one surface is silvered. Light rays falling at an angle of incidence 2A
on first surface return back through the same path after suffering reflection at second silvered
surface. Refractive index of the material of prism is
(1) 2 sin A
(2) 2 cos A
(3)
cos A
(4)
sin A
33) An object is initially at a distance of 100 cm from a plane mirror. If the mirror approaches the
object at a speed of 5 cm/s. Then after 6s the distance between the object and its image will be :-
(1) 60 cm
(2) 140 cm
(3) 170 cm
(4) 150 cm
34) A man standing in front of a concave spherical mirror of radius of curvature 120 cm sees an
erect image of his face four times its natural size. Then the distance of the man from the mirror is:
(1) 180 cm
(2) 300 cm
(3) 240 cm
(4) 45 cm
35) The focal length of converging lens is measured for violet, green and red colours. It is
respectively fv, fg and fr. We will get :-
(1) fv < fg
(2) fg > fr
(3) fv = fg
(4) fv > fg
36) A prism ABC of angle 30° has its face AC silvered. A ray of light incident at an angle of 45° at the
face AB retraces its path after refraction at face AB and reflection at face AC. The refractive index of
(1) 1.5
(2)
(3)
(4)
37) The sun (diameter = D) subtends an angle of θ radian at the pole of a concave mirror of focal
length f. The diameter of the image of the sun formed by the mirror is
(1) fθ
(2) 2fθ
(3) f2θ/D
(4) Dθ
38) A beam of convergent light converges to a point 0.5 m in front of the mirror after reflection at a
convex mirror but in the absence of the mirror the beam converges to a point 0.2 m behind the
39) A U-shaped wire is placed before a concave mirror having radius of curvature 20 cm as shown in
(1) 5 cm
(2) 10 cm
(3) 15 cm
(4) 20 cm
40) Light incident normally on a plane mirror attached to a galvanometer coil retraces backwards as
shown in figure. A current in the coil produces a deflection of 3.5° of the mirror. What is the
(1) 10.5 cm
(2) 18.31 cm
(3) 15 cm
(4) 3 cm
41) What should be the angle of incidence at A of the spherical glass placed in air so that grazing
(1) 30°
(2) 45°
(3) 60°
(4) 90°
42) A luminous object is placed at a distance of 20 cm from convex mirror. A plane mirror is set, so
that virctual image is formed by both mirror will coincide. If plane mirror is at distance of 12 cm
(1) +5cm
(2) – 5 cm
(3) 15 cm
(4) 25 cm
43) Two plane mirrors M1 & M2 are inclined at angle θ as shown in the figure. A ray of light 1, which
is parallel to M1 strikes on M2 and after two reflections the ray 2 becomes parallel to M2. The angle θ
is :-
(1) 15°
(2) 30°
(3) 45°
(4) 60°
44) Two plane mirrors A and B are aligned parallel to each other, as shown in the figure. A light ray
is incident at an angle of 30° at a point just inside one end of A. The plane of incidence coincides
with the plane of the figure. The maximum number of times the ray undergoes reflections (including
(1) 28
(2) 30
(3) 32
(4) 34
45) Two plane mirrors are inclined to each other at some angle. A ray of light incident at 30° on one,
after reflection from the other retraces its path. The angle between the mirrors is :-
(1) 30°
(2) 45°
(3) 60°
(4) 90°
CHEMISTRY
2) Unit of rate constant for a reaction is mol–3/4L3/4s–1. The order of the reaction is :-
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
3) Rate constant of a first order reaction is 0.0693 min–1. Calculate time taken if we start with 20 mol
L–1 concentration of reactant and it is reduced to 2.5 mol L–1 :-
(1) 10 min
(2) 20 min
(3) 30 min
(4) 40 min
4)
In a zero-order reaction for every 10°C rise of temperature, the rate is doubled. If the temperature
is increased from 20°C to 90°C, the rate of the reaction will becomes
(1) 64 times
(2) 128 times
(3) 256 times
(4) 512 times
(1) 6 : 3 : 4
(2) 6 : 4 : 3
(3) 3 : 4 : 6
(4) 2 : 4 : 3
(1) 2
(2) 3
(3) 4
(4) 1
7) For an elementary reaction 2A + B → A2B if the volume of vessel is quickly reduced to half of it's
original volume then rate of reaction will :-
(1) Unchange
(2) Increase four times
(3) Increase eight times
(4) Decrease eight times
8)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) I and II
(2) I and III
(3) II and III
(4) I, II and III
10) The compound A decomposed (A → products) by first order kinetics. If the concentration of A
dropped from 0.1 M to 0.05 M in 30 minutes find the rate of reaction after 60 minutes, from start in
M min–1 :
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
11) For the reaction N2O5(g) → 2NO2(g) + the value of rate of disappearance of N2O5 is given
–3 –1 –1
as 6.25 × 10 mol L s . The rate of formation of NO2 and O2 is given respectively as :-
(1) 1.25 × 10–2 mol L–1 s–1 and 6.25 × 10–3 mol L–1 s–1
(2) 6.25 × 10–3 mol L–1 s–1 and 6.25 × 10–3 mol L–1 s–1
(3) 1.25 × 10–2 mol L–1 s–1 and 3.125 × 10–3 mol L–1 s–1
(4) 6.25 × 10–3 mol L–1 s–1 and 3.125 × 10–3 mol L–1 s–1
12) For a reaction , rate of disappearance of 'A' is related to the rate of appearance of 'B'
by the expression :-
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
14) Under the same reaction conditions, initial concentration is 1.386 mol dm–3 of a substance
becomes half in 40 seconds and 20 seconds through first order and zero order kinetics, respectively.
0
Ratio of the rate constants for first order (k1) and zero order (k ) of the reactions is
15) The following results were obtained during kinetic studies of the reaction; 2A + B → Products
16) Which of the following statements is not correct about order of a reaction.
The order of a reaction is always equal to the sum of the stoichiometric coefficients of reactants
(1)
in the balanced chemical equation for a reaction.
(2) The oder of a reaction is experimentally determined quantity.
The order of a reaction is the sum of the powers of the molar concentration of the reactants in
(3)
the rate law expression.
(4) The order of a reaction can be a fractional number.
Rate law for any chemical reaction can be predicted accurately by looking at balanced chemical
(1)
equation.
(2) Rate law for a chemical reaction has to determine experimentally.
Either determined experimentally or obtained from balanced chemical reaction, rate law will be
(3)
same.
(4) None of the above is correct.
A B Activation Energy
A C Activation Energy
If Ea2 = 2Ea1 then k1 and k2 are releated
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) 1, 1
(2) 2, 1
(3) 2, 2
(4) 1, 2
20) In the first order reaction concentration of the reactants is reduced to 25% in one [Link] half
life period of the reaction is :–
(1) 2 hr
(2) 4 hr
(3) 1/2 hr
(4) 1/4 hr
21) If in a first order reaction 87.5% of the reaction completes in 6 hrs. Then how much time is
required to complete 75% of reaction ?
(1) 2 hrs
(2) 6 hrs
(3) 4 hrs
(4) 3 hrs
22) Choose the reaction in which the rate of disappearance of B is equal to half the rate of formation
of the product :-
(1) A + 2B + C→D
(2)
A+ B→C
(3)
A+B→ C
(4) A + B → C
23) The time required for change in concentration of reactant from [A]0 to [A]t for a zeroth order
reaction starting from t = 0 is :- (K0 is rate constant)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
24) In a reaction, 2X→Y, the concentration of X decreases from 0.50 M to 0.38 M in 10 min, What is
the rate of reaction in M s–1 during this interval ?
(1) 2 × 10–4
(2) 1 × 10–4
(3) 2 × 10–2
(4) 1 × 10–2
25)
26) Certain bimolecular reaction A + B → C (single step) follows rate = K[A] then which of the
following is incorrect :-
27)
28)
Column-I Column-II
Zero order
P A
reaction
First order
Q B
reaction
Pseudo unimolecular
S D
reaction
Which of the following match is correct:
P Q R S
(1) B A D C
(2) B D A C
(3) B A C D
(4) C B A D
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4
29) Which of the following is correct?
30)
For reaction 2B + A → 2C
Which of the following is correct?
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) Zero
(1) log k versus log T will give a straight line with a slope as 25000
(2) log k versus log T will give a straight line with a slope as –25000
(3) log k versus T will give a straight line with a slope as –25000
(4) log k versus 1/T will give a straight line
33)
Column-I Column-II
34) Select the correct diagram for an exothermic reaction that proceeds through two steps, with the
second step is rate determining :-
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
35) A chemical reaction takes place in 3 steps and rate constants of 1st, 2nd, 3rd steps are K1, K2, K3
respectively. The overall rate constant K is given by K = . If activation energy of 1st, 2nd, 3rd
steps are 80, 20, 40 kJ/mol respectively then overall activation energy (kJ/mol) is :-
(1) 30
(2) 20
(3) 36.5
(4) 40
36) For the reaction , pressure of the system increases from 100 to 120 mm in 5
minutes from start of the reaction. The average rate of disappearance of A2 (in mm/min) in this time
interval is :-
(1) 4
(2) 8
(3) 2
(4) 16
37) Rate of formation of SO3 in the following reaction 2SO2 + O2 → 2SO3 is 100 gm/min. Rate of
disappearance of O2 is:
(1) 50 gm/min
(2) 200 gm/min
(3) 40 gm/min
(4) 20 gm/min
Column I Column II
(Ea)forward –
b Threshold energy - Reactant energy q
(Ea)backward
(1) 0, 2, 1
(2) 0, 1, 2
(3) 1, 1, 2
(4) 1, 0, 2
40) Which of the following curves represents a 1st order reaction :
(1)
(2)
(3)
41) Rate of formation of NH3 according to the reaction N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3 is 1.7 × 10–3 kg min–1.
Hence rate at which H2 reacts is :-
(1) A only
(2) B only
(3) Both A and B
(4) Neither A nor B
43) The reaction of formation of phosgene from CO and Cl2 is CO + Cl2 → COCl2. The proposed
(ii) Cl + CO COCl
(iii) COCl + Cl2 COCl2 + Cl (slow)
Find the correct expression of rate law :-
(1)
r = k5 × [CO] [Cl2]3/2
(2)
r = k5 × [CO] [Cl2]1/2
(3)
r = k5 × [CO] [Cl2]3/2
(4) None of these
44) Consider the diagram in the question depicting the change in concentration of products and
reactants with time for the following first order decomposition reaction : 2A3 → 3A2
The time corresponding to point of intersection of the two concentration curves pertains to :
(1) t1/2
(2) t1/3
(3) t2/5
(4) t1/5
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
BIOLOGY
1) An aquatic animal was identified in a laboratory. It had a streamlined body, cold blooded nature,
bony skeleton and separate sexes. It reproduced by laying eggs and showed external fertilisation. Its
skin was covered by ctenoid scales and it remained buoyant with the help of an internal air-filled
sac. This animal belongs to :
2) Match the column I, II and III and select the correct answer from the options :
3) Cnidarians are aquatic organisms with specialized stinging cells called cnidoblasts used in
defence and prey capture. They also exhibit two body forms polyp and medusa during their life cycle.
Given below are two statements about cnidarians :
Statement I :- Polyp is the free-swimming stage, while medusa is the sessile stage.
Statement II :- Metagenesis is the alternation between polyp and medusa forms in some
cnidarians.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
4) Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason
(R).
Assertion (A): Echinoderms exhibit radial symmetry as adults but their larvae show bilateral
symmetry.
Reason (R): Echinoderms are diploblastic and lack a true coelom.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(2) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(3) A is true but R is false
(4) A is false but R is true
6) Read the following statements and find out the correct set of statements?
A. Cnidarians exhibit tissue level of organisation and are diploblastic.
B. Sponges have a cellular level of organisation and are mostly asymmetrical.
C. Ctenophores exhibit bilateral symmetry and are triploblastic.
D. Annelids are pseudocoelomates and have open circulatory system.
E. Coelenterates have a gastro-vascular cavity with a single opening.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) A, B, E only
(2) A, C, D only
(3) B, D, E only
(4) A, B, D only
8)
List-I List-II
Only one
A Euspongia i plane of
symmetry
No plane of
B Ophiura ii
symmetry
5- planes of
C Anopheles iii
symmetry
(1) A-i, B-ii, C-iii
(2) A-ii, B-iii, C-i
(3) A-iii, B-i, C-ii
(4) A-i, B-iii, C-ii
10)
Match the column I and II and select the correct answer from the options :
Column I Column II
A Porifera i Metagenesis
B Annelida ii Calcareous shell
C Coelenterata iii Nephridia
D Mollusca iv Canal system
(1) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
(2) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
(3) A-i, B-ii, C-iv, D-iii
(4) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
13) Which of the following fish has air bladder in its body?
(1) Trygon
(2) Torpedo
(3) Scoliodon
(4) Clarias
(1) Sycon
(2) Hydra
(3) Pleurobrachia
(4) Ophiura
16) Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled
as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): All vertebrates are chordates.
Reason (R): All chordates are not vertebrates.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Insects
(2) Reptiles
(3) Birds
(4) All of the above
(1) Offence
(2) Defence
(3) Anchorage
(4) Digestion
21)
Match the column I and II and select the correct answer from the options :
Column I Column II
A Planaria i Excretory canals
B Wuchereria ii Flame cells
C Pheretima iii Nephridia
D Locusta iv Malpighian tubules
(1) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
(2) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
(3) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
(4) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
(1) Taenia
(2) Ascaris
(3) Obelia
(4) Pheretima
(1) Apis
(2) Bombyx
(3) Culex
(4) Laccifer
28) Visceral hump and muscular foot are the characters of?
(1) Arthropods
(2) Echinoderms
(3) Molluscs
(4) Annelids
30) Which of the following character is not associated with the animal given in the figure?
(1) It has 3 – chambered heart
(2) Skin is moist and scale less
(3) Cloaca is present
(4) Eyelids are absent
31) The characteristic feature of birds are presence of _____ all over the body and most of them can
fly. Fill in the blanks with correct option :
(1) Hair
(2) Feathers
(3) Wings
(4) Glands
(1) Notochord
(2) Dorsal, hollow and single nerve cord
(3) Perforated gill slits
(4) Dorsal heart
33) Select the incorrect statements for the members of class cyclostomata?
(1) All living members of this class are ectoparasite on true fishes.
(2) They have elongated body bearing 6-15 pairs gill slits for respiration.
(3) They have a sucking and circular mouth with jaws.
(4) Scales and paired fins are absent.
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D
37) Hemichordata was earlier considered as a ………A……under phylum Chordata. But now it is
placed as a separate ……B… under non-chordata. Fill in the blanks with correct option.
38) What is the correct sequence of flow of water in the water canal system of sponges?
(1) Ornithorhynchus
(2) Balaenoptera
(3) Columba
(4) Corvus
40) Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled
as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Mammals are found in a variety of habitats.
Reason (R): Mammals are warm-blooded.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(2) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(3) A is true but R is false
(4) A is false but R is true
43)
Match the column I and II and select the correct answer from the options :
Column I Column II
A Urochordata i Stomochord
B Hemichordata ii Tunicates
C Cephalochordata iii Lancelet
D Cyclostomata iv Ectoparasites
(1) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
(2) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
(3) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
(4) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
44) Endoskeleton is fully ossified (bony) and the long bones are hollow with air cavities. This
statement is true for :
(1) Frogs
(2) Birds
(3) Lizards
(4) Monkeys
46) Due to efforts of Prof. Ram Deo Mishra, the Government of India established the National
committee for environmental planning and co-ordination in year ___'X'___ which paved the way for
establishment of Ministry of environment and forests in year ___'Y'___. Identify X and Y :
(1) X = 1974, Y = 1982
(2) X = 1972, Y = 1984
(3) X = 1971, Y = 1986
(4) X = 1987, Y = 1989
47)
(1) [Link]
(2) Reiter
(3) Warming
(4) Prof. Ram Deo Misra
48) According to the competitive exclusion principle, two species cannot continue to occupy the
same:
(1) Habitat
(2) Niche
(3) Territory
(4) Biome
51)
Above given diagram represents a relation with environment. This relation is known as :
(1) Ecosystem
(2) Organism
(3) Community
(4) Environment
55) Which of the following character is changed with altitude & latitude ?
(A) Temperature
(B) Vegetation
(C) Species composition
(D) Productivity
Option :-
(1) A
(2) A,B
(3) A,B,C
(4) A,B,C,D
56) Current r value of India is 1.6%, then in how many years population of India will double
(1) 43 years
(2) 56 years
(3) 69 years
(4) 16 years
57) A biologist studied a population of rats in barn. He found that average natality was 250, average
mortality 240, immigration 20 and emigration 30. The net increase in population is :
(1) 10
(2) 15
(3) 5
(4) Zero
58) A population growing in a habitat with limited resources show initially a ______, followed by
phases of acceleration and deceleration and finally an _______.
60) Assertion (A): Darwin showed how even a slow growing animal like elephant could reach
enormous number in the absence of check.
Reason (R): Any species growing exponentially under unlimited resource conditions can reach
enormous population densities in a short time.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
62) When does the growth rate of a population following the logistic model equal zero ?
65) What benefits does yucca offers to pronuba in return for its pollination ?
66) Which adaptation of parasite help to sustain their life in host body
(A) Loss of unnecessary sense organ
(B) Presence of adhesive organ or suckers to cling on the host.
(C) Loss of digestive system
(D) Low reproductive capacity
68) The maximum number of individual of a population which can be supported with optimum
resources for their survival is called?
69) During interaction between sea anemone and clawn fish, which get benifitted :
(1) Ectoparasite
(2) Epiphyte
(3) Symbiont
(4) Saprophyte
71) In the relationship of ophrys and bumble bee, mimicry is associated with
(1) Ophrys
(2) Male bumble bee
(3) Female bumble bee
(4) All of the above
72)
In laboratory experiments, two species of the protist Paramicium were grown alone and in the
presence of the other species. The following graphs show growth of species 1 (left) and species 2
(right), both along and when in mixed culture.
(1) Copepods
(2) Ticks
(3) Leech
(4) Lice
74) The cuckoo (koel) lays its eggs in crow's nest known as :
75) A foreign species is introducted into a geographical area, where it becomes invasive and start
spreading fast, this is because :-
(1) Spines
(2) Toxic Chemical
(3) Both 1 & 2
(4) None of these
77)
79) The famous Australian "havoc" is associated with which of the following invasive species ?
(1) Commensalism
(2) Mutualism
(3) Parasitism
(4) Amensalism
82) In general which of the following appear to be more adversely affected by competition ?
83) Choose the correct option for the condition given below in different area with different
(1) A and B
(2) C and B
(3) A and C
(4) B and A
84)
In above diagram four areas are given. In which Area has max. and min. number of species
respectively :-
Max = B
(1)
Min = D
Max = A
(2)
Min = D
Max = A
(3)
Min = B
Max = C
(4)
Min = D
85) Choose the correct option for the relation between species A & species B shown in the graph
given below :-
(1) Commensalism
(2) Mutualism
(3) Competition
(4) Amensalism
87) Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as
Reason R:
Assertion A : It is obvious that in nature, animals, plants and microbes do not and cannot live in
isolation but interact in various ways to form a biological community and also in minimal
communities, many interactive linkages exist, although all may not be readily apparent.
Reason R : For any species, the minimal requirement is one more species on which it can feed and
even a plant species, which makes its own food, cannot survive alone; it needs soil microbes to break
down the organic matter in soil and return the inorganic nutrients for absorption.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(1) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(2) A is true but R is false.
(3) A is false but R is true
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
88) A study on species diversity was carried out at Sulpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (X),
Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary (Y) and Purna Wildlife Sanctuary (Z). Species diversity is a collective
function of species richness and evenness. A list of species and their abundance is given in table
below. Arrange these different habitats in decreasing order of species diversity
Abundance
Species
Habitat-X Habitat-Y Habitat-Z
A 10 12 10
B 30 6 10
C 6 18 10
D 0 8 10
E 10 11 10
F 1 3 0
G 3 2 10
(1) Habitat Y, Habitat Z and Habitat X
(2) Habitat X, Habitat Y and Habitat Z
(3) Habitat Z, Habitat Y and Habitat X
(4) Habitat Y, Habitat X and Habitat Z
(1) Four
(2) Three
(3) Six
(4) Five
90) In general, species diversity ……A…… as we move away from the equator towards the poles.
Colombia located near the ……B…… has nearly ……C…… species of birds while New York at
……D…… has ……E…… species and Greenland at ……F…… only ……G…… species. India, with much
of its land area in the tropical latitudes, has more than ……H…… species of birds.
A B C D E F G H
0 0
(1) Decreases Equator 1400 41 105 71 56 1200
0 0
(2) Increases Pole 1300 23 56 41 105 1400
0 0
(3) Decreases Equator 1400 71 56 41 105 1300
0 0
(4) Constant Equator 1300 0 1200 23 1400 105
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4
ANSWER KEYS
PHYSICS
Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
A. 2 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 2 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Q. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
A. 2 1 2 2 4 1 2 3 3 4 1 2 2 4 1 3 1 3 2 2
Q. 41 42 43 44 45
A. 4 1 4 2 1
CHEMISTRY
Q. 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
A. 4 1 3 2 4 3 3 4 4 1 3 3 3 1 2 1 2 3 2 3
Q. 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85
A. 3 2 3 2 4 4 3 2 4 3 1 4 2 1 1 2 4 2 4 4
Q. 86 87 88 89 90
A. 3 1 1 3 2
BIOLOGY
Q. 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110
A. 4 3 2 3 4 1 3 2 4 4 1 1 4 2 4 2 2 1 4 4
Q. 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130
A. 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 4 2 4 3 1 3 2 3 3 2 2
Q. 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
A. 4 3 3 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 3 4 2 2 4 1 4 1 4 3
Q. 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170
A. 2 1 4 3 4 3 4 2 2 2 1 3 1 4 3 3 2 2 4 4
Q. 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180
A. 2 2 3 2 3 1 4 1 4 1
SOLUTIONS
PHYSICS
1)
2)
Magnitude
3)
so
4) Question Explain :
We need to compute the dot product of two given vector expressions:
. The dot product follows distributive and commutative properties.
Concept Based :
Dot product and addition of vectors.
Solution :
The dot product of two vectors and is given by = |X| |Y|cosθ. It follows the is
distributive law
Formula Used :
Calculation :
Expanding the given expression:
5)
y component is
7)
OR Magnitude of = 15
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
Projection
16) =
Calculation:
= (2) (1) + (3) (–1) + (3) (2) = 2 – 3 + 6 = 5
Final Answer:
Option (1) 5
18)
J=r×p
it is to x axis
19)
area =
20)
c2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab cosθ
d2 = a2 + b2 – 2ab cosθ
c2 + d2 = 2(a2 + b2)
21)
The magnitude of velocity of image relative to ma normal to mirror will be →2vcosθ
22)
max wavelength red
After solving
u = – 40cm
24)
⇒ m= ⇒
25)
Problem Statement: The question asks about the speed at which the image of a man appears
to move with respect to a stationary plane mirror when the man runs towards the mirror at 20
m/s.
Underlying Concept: In a plane mirror, the image is formed at the same distance behind the
mirror as the object is in front. When the object moves, its image moves symmetrically at the
same speed but in the opposite direction relative to the mirror. The speed of the image with
respect to the mirror is the same as the speed of the object towards the mirror.
Step-by-Step Calculation: The man runs towards the mirror at 20 m/s. The image moves
towards the mirror at the same speed, 20 m/s. Although the relative speed between the man
and his image is 20 m/s + 20 m/s = 40 m/s, the question asks only for the image's speed
relative to the mirror, which is 20 m/s.
Tips and Tricks: Remember that in plane mirrors, image distance equals object distance, so
speeds towards or away from the mirror are mirrored equally.
Common Mistakes: Confusing the speed of the image relative to the mirror with the relative
speed between the man and his image, leading to an incorrect answer of 40 m/s.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?: 10 m/s and 30 m/s do not correspond to the reflection
property speeds. 40 m/s is the relative speed between the man and image, not the image's
speed with respect to the mirror. 20 m/s is correct as it matches the object's speed towards the
mirror.
26) A. Question Explanation: The amount of the person's body below the eyes that is visible in
the plane mirror is determined by the mirror's location and size.
B. Concept: A plane mirror produces an image that is the same size as the object. The visible
part of the body is twice the difference between the eye level and the bottom of the mirror.
D. Calculation: Visible height = 2 x (1.5 meters 0.8 meters) 2 x 0.7 meters = 1.4 meters 140
centimeters. However, because the mirror is only 30 centimeters long, the visible portion is
limited to 60 centimeters.
27)
Explain Question :-
An object is placed in from of a mirror inclined at 45°. Find the correct direction of its image
based on reflection rules.
Concept :-
Reflection flips the object across the mirror line. A 45° mirror swaps x and y axes of the
object's direction.
Formula :-
Image direction = Mirror reflection across 45° line → (x, y) becomes (y, x)
Calculation is along negative x -axis reflecting across 45° mirror gives a vector along postive y-
axis
Answer : - Option 2 : 1
28)
29) Due to 10° clockwise rotation of incident ray, reflected ray turns by 10° anti-clockwise,
Due to 20° clockwise rotation of the mirror, reflected ray turns by 40° clockwise. Hence, net
rotation is 30° clockwise.
30) v = λ × υ and v =
33)
d = v × t = 5 × 6 = 30 cm
Distance = 70 + 70 = 140
u=
37)
Angle =
θ=
Arc = f.θ
38) ⇒ ; r = 0.667 m
39)
For C :
For B :
B'C' :
D'C' : DC × mC =10 ×
A'B' = AB × mB =10 ×
∴ A'B'C'D' = A'B' + B'C' + D'C'
40)
If mirror rotated by θ, then reflected ray rotates by 2θ = 2×3.5 = 7°
for θ small
θ ≈ tan θ
d= =18.31 cm
41)
Angle of refraction at A = angle of incident at B
Angle of incidence at A = Angle of refraction at B which is 90° for grazing emergence.
42)
Question Explanation : To Find the focal length of complex mirror. When image due to
combination of plane mirror and convex mirror comcedence.
Concept : Image Formation by combination of plane and spherical mirrors
Visual aid :
⇒
Final Answer : (1)
43) α = θ and β = θ
In ΔOPQ : Q + α + β = 180°
⇒ 3θ = 180° ⇒ θ = 60°
44)
No. of Reflection =
45)
θ + 90° + 60° = 180°
θ = 30°
CHEMISTRY
46)
47)
∵ 1 – n = – 3/4 ⇒
Final Answer : option (1)
48)
Question Explanation: We have to find time taken if we shart with 20 mol L–1 of reactant and
it is reduced to 2.5 mol/L
Concept : First order reaction.
Solution :
t = 30 min
Final Answer : option (3)
49)
µ=2
50)
2A → 4B + 3C
(Suppose)
K1 = 2x, K2 = 4x, K3 = 3x
K1 : K2 : K3 = 2 : 4 : 3
51)
Fact Based
52)
r = k [A]2[B]
r1 = k [2A]2[2B] C' = 2C
r1 = 8r
53)
According to theory
54)
According to theory
55)
r = k1[A]
56)
57)
58)
Based on fact
59)
First-Order Kinetics:
A. t1/2 = 0.693 / k1
B. Zero-Order Kinetics:
60)
A. Compare experiments I and III. [A] doubles (0.10 to 0.20), while [B] changes. The rate
approximately doubles (6.93 x 10⁻³ to 1.386 x 10⁻²). This suggests the reaction is first-order
with respect to A.
61)
Based of fact
62)
Based of fact
64)
Based on definition
66)
67)
• Stoichiometry and Rate: The coefficients in a balanced chemical equation relate the rates of
reactants and products. For a general reaction aA + bB → cC + dD, the rate is:
Rate = (-1/a)d[A]/dt = (-1/b)d[B]/dt = (1/c)d[C]/dt = (1/d)d[D]/dt
Reaction : A + (1/2)B → C
68)
Based on fact
69)
= 1 × 10–4
70)
Based of fact
71) Fact based.
72)
Based of fact
(Zero order)
(First order)
75)
r1 = r2 = r3
77)
Based of fact
78)
Based on fact
79)
Based on fact
80)
= 30 kJ
81)
t=0 100
⇒ p = 40
82)
Explaining Question:
Find rate of disappearance of O2 given SO3 forms at 100 g/min.
Concept: This question is based on Stoichiometry & Rate relation
Solution:
Reaction: 2SO2 + O2 → 2SO3
SO3 forms at 100 g/min → corresponds to 2 mol parts
So O2 reacts in 1 mol part
∴ Rate of O2 disappearance = (1/2) × 100 = 50 g/min
BUT O2 molar mass = 32, SO3 = 80
So actual mol rate:
100 g SO3/min ÷ 80 = 1.25 mol/min
O₂ disappears at 1/2 × 1.25 = 0.625 mol/min
Mass of O2 disappearing = 0.625 × 32 = 20 g/min
83)
Question Explanation:
We have to find correct match the coloumn.
Concept:
This question is based on Arrhenius Equation, enthalpy of reaction.
Solution:
(a) Slope of In k vs 1/T graph = –EA/R
(b) Threshold energy - Reactant energy = Ea
(c) Fraction of molecules with energy = e–Ea/RT
(d) (ΔH) forward for reversible reaction = (Ea)f – (Ea)b.
Hence,
Correct Option: 2
84)
Based on fact
85)
Based on fact
86)
kgmin–1
= 3 × 10–4 kg min–1
87) The slow step is the rate determining step hence if we consider option (1) we find -
Rate = K[Cl2][H2S]
if we consider option (2) we find
Rate = K'[Cl2][HS–] .....(1)
from equation-
K= or
Substituting this value in equation (1)
Rate =
hence only, mechanism (1) is consistent with the given rate equation.
89)
2A3 → 3A2
t=0 a 0
t a – 2x 3x
[A3] = [A2]
a – 2x = 3x
t2x = t2/5
90) A —→ B + C + D
t=0 P0 0 0 0
t=t P0–P P P P
Pt = P0 – P + P + P + P
0
2P = Pt – P ⇒ P =
BIOLOGY
109) Module
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138)
139)
Explanation:
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142)
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144)
Module - 8
145)
146)
149)
150)
152)
when N/K is exactly one.
153)
155)
156)
Explanation:
Parasites show several adaptations to survive in their host:
A. (A) They lose sense organs that are unnecessary in a stable internal environment.
B. (B) They develop adhesive organs or suckers to attach firmly to the host.
C. (C) Many internal parasites lack a digestive system and absorb nutrients directly.
157)
Explanation:
Ophrys (a genus of orchids) uses sexual deceit to attract pollinators. The flower mimics the
appearance and scent of a female bee. Male bees mistake the flower for a mate and attempt to
copulate (pseudocopulation), during which pollination occurs.
158)
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an
environment can support sustainably, given the available resources (food, water, space, etc.).
It is determined by factors like resource availability and environmental conditions.
159) Clarification:
A. The clown fish gets protection from predators by hiding among the stinging tentacles of
the sea anemone, to which it is immune.
Solution:
An epiphyte is a plant that grows on another plant but does not draw nourishment from it.
Instead, it typically relies on air, rain, and debris for nutrients. Epiphytes are common in
environments like rainforests, where they grow on larger trees but do not harm them.
Hence,
Correct Option: 2
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168) Module - 8
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180)
The rate law for the reaction CHCl3 + Cl2 → CCl4 + HCl is given as Rate = k[CHCl3][Cl2]^(1/2). This rate law cannot be predicted from stoichiometry alone and must be determined experimentally through concentration variation and rate measurements .
For a first-order reaction, if the concentration reduces to 25% of its original value in one hour, the half-life (t1/2) is 0.5 hours, because the concentration reaches half of 25% (12.5%) after another half hour .
For a light ray incident at 30° on one mirror and, after reflection from the other, retracing its path, the angle between the mirrors must be 60°. This condition is derived from the angles involved in the path of the reflection being supplementary to 180° .
The angle of incidence at point A of a spherical glass placed in air should be equal to the angle of refraction at point B, which is 90°. This ensures that grazing emergence occurs at B .
Doubling the concentration of A while keeping B constant leads to the doubling of the reaction rate, indicating that the order of reaction with respect to A is 1 .
Amphibians generally have a three-chambered heart and often exhibit a larval stage that differs from adults, whereas reptiles typically have a four-chambered heart (except turtles) and do not undergo a larval stage .
For a zero-order reaction, a temperature increase can double reaction rates for every 10°C rise. If the temperature increases from 20°C to 90°C, the reaction rate can increase by 64 times, significantly impacting reaction speed .
The competitive exclusion principle states that two species cannot occupy the same ecological niche in a habitat for a long period. One will outcompete the other, highlighting the unique and specific adaptations necessary for coexistence .
The animal belongs to Class Osteichthyes. It stays buoyant using an internal air-filled sac, indicating it is a bony fish with features like cold-blooded nature and ctenoid scales .
Echinoderms, like starfish, display radial symmetry as adults, which is distinct from their bilateral larvae, suggesting a complex evolutionary adaptation from bilaterian ancestry. This concept clarifies their unique embryonic development stages .