NEET 2023 Question Paper with Answers and Solutions PDF F1 in English

Question 1:

The ratio of radius of gyration of a solid sphere of mass \( M \) and radius \( R \) about its own axis to the radius of gyration of the thin hollow sphere of same mass and radius about its axis is:

The work functions of Caesium (Cs), Potassium (K) and Sodium (Na) are 2.14 eV, 2.30 eV and 2.75 eV respectively. If incident electromagnetic radiation has an incident energy of 2.20 eV, which of these photosensitive surfaces may emit photoelectrons?.

• (1) Both Na and K
• (2) K only
• (3) Na only
• (4) Cs only

The amount of energy required to form a soap bubble of radius 2 cm from a soap solution is nearly : (surface tension of soap solution = 0.03 N m\(^{-1}\)).

• (1) \( 5.06 \times 10^{-4} \) J
• (2) \( 3.01 \times 10^{-4} \) J
• (3) \( 50.1 \times 10^{-4} \) J
• (4) \( 30.16 \times 10^{-4} \) J

Resistance of a carbon resistor determined from colour codes is \( (22000 \pm 5%) \, \Omega \). The colour of third band must be :

• (1) Green
• (2) Orange
• (3) Yellow
• (4) Red

In a series \(LCR\) circuit, the inductance \(L\) is 10 mH, capacitance \(C\) is 1 \(\mu\)F and resistance \(R\) is 100 \(\Omega\). The frequency at which resonance occurs is :

• (1) 15.9 kHz
• (2) 1.59 rad/s
• (3) 1.59 kHz
• (4) 15.9 rad/s

In a plane electromagnetic wave travelling in free space, the electric field component oscillates sinusoidally at a frequency of \(2.0 \times 10^{10}\) Hz and amplitude 48 Vm\(^{-1}\). Then the amplitude of oscillating magnetic field is : (Speed of light in free space = \(3 \times 10^8\) m s\(^{-1}\)).

• (1) \(1.6 \times 10^{-8}\) T
• (2) \(1.6 \times 10^{-7}\) T
• (3) \(1.6 \times 10^{-6}\) T
• (4) \(1.6 \times 10^{-9}\) T

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Photovoltaic devices can convert optical radiation into electricity.

Statement II : Zener diode is designed to operate under reverse bias in breakdown region.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• (3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

The errors in the measurement which arise due to unpredictable fluctuations in temperature and voltage supply are :

• (1) Personal errors
• (2) Least count errors
• (3) Random errors
• (4) Instrumental errors

If \( \oint_S \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{S} = 0 \) over a surface, then :

• (1) the magnitude of electric field on the surface is constant.
• (2) all the charges must necessarily be inside the surface.
• (3) the electric field inside the surface is necessarily uniform.
• (4) the number of flux lines entering the surface must be equal to the number of flux lines leaving it.

If the galvanometer G does not show any deflection in the circuit shown, the value of R is given by :
Image: A circuit diagram shows a 10V battery connected in series with a 400 Ohm resistor.
Parallel to the 400 Ohm resistor is a branch containing resistor R in series with the negative terminal of the 10V battery (ground).
A galvanometer G is connected between the junction of the 400 Ohm resistor and R, and the positive terminal of a 2V battery.
The negative terminal of the 2V battery is connected to the ground (negative terminal of 10V battery).

• (1) 50 \(\Omega\)
• (2) 100 \(\Omega\)
• (3) 400 \(\Omega\)
• (4) 200 \(\Omega\)

An ac source is connected to a capacitor C. Due to decrease in its operating frequency :

• (1) displacement current increases.
• (2) displacement current decreases.
• (3) capacitive reactance remains constant.
• (4) capacitive reactance decreases.

The minimum wavelength of X-rays produced by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of \(V\) volts is proportional to:

• (1) \( \frac{1}{V} \)
• (2) \( \frac{1}{\sqrt{V}} \)
• (3) \( V^2 \)
• (4) \( \sqrt{V} \)

The venturi-meter works on :

• (1) Bernoulli's principle
• (2) The principle of parallel axes
• (3) The principle of perpendicular axes
• (4) Huygen's principle

A full wave rectifier circuit consists of two p-n junction diodes, a centre-tapped transformer, capacitor and a load resistance. Which of these components remove the ac ripple from the rectified output?.

• (1) p-n junction diodes
• (2) Capacitor
• (3) Load resistance
• (4) A centre-tapped transformer

A metal wire has mass \((0.4 \pm 0.002)\) g, radius \((0.3 \pm 0.001)\) mm and length \((5 \pm 0.02)\) cm. The maximum possible percentage error in the measurement of density will nearly be:

• (1) 1.3%
• (2) 1.6%
• (3) 1.4%
• (4) 1.2%

For Young's double slit experiment, two statements are given below:

Statement I : If screen is moved away from the plane of slits, angular separation of the fringes remains constant.

Statement II : If the monochromatic source is replaced by another monochromatic source of larger wavelength, the angular separation of fringes decreases.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

The potential energy of a long spring when stretched by 2 cm is U. If the spring is stretched by 8 cm, potential energy stored in it will be :

• (1) 4U
• (2) 8U
• (3) 16U
• (4) 2U

Light travels a distance \(x\) in time \(t_1\) in air and \(10x\) in time \(t_2\) in another denser medium. What is the critical angle for this medium?.

• (1) \( \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{10t_2}{t_1}\right) \)
• (2) \( \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{t_1}{10t_2}\right) \)
• (3) \( \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{10t_1}{t_2}\right) \)
• (4) \( \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{t_2}{t_1}\right) \)

A 12 V, 60 W lamp is connected to the secondary of a step down transformer, whose primary is connected to ac mains of 220 V. Assuming the transformer to be ideal, what is the current in the primary winding?.

• (1) 2.7 A
• (2) 3.7 A
• (3) 0.37 A
• (4) 0.27 A

A football player is moving southward and suddenly turns eastward with the same speed to avoid an opponent. The force that acts on the player while turning is :

• (1) along northward
• (2) along north-east
• (3) along south-west
• (4) along eastward

The magnitude and direction of the current in the following circuit is.
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• (1) 0.5 A from \(A\) to \(B\) through \(E\)
• (2) \( \frac{5}{9} \) A from \(A\) to \(B\) through \(E\)
• (3) 1.5 A from \(B\) to \(A\) through \(E\)
• (4) 0.2 A from \(B\) to \(A\) through \(E\)

The angular acceleration of a body, moving along the circumference of a circle, is :

• (1) along the radius towards the centre
• (2) along the tangent to its position
• (3) along the axis of rotation
• (4) along the radius, away from centre

A bullet is fired from a gun at the speed of 280 m s\(^{-1}\) in the direction 30\(^\circ\) above the horizontal. The maximum height attained by the bullet is (\(g=9.8\) m s\(^{-2}\), \(\sin 30^\circ = 0.5\)) :

• (1) 2000 m
• (2) 1000 m
• (3) 3000 m
• (4) 2800 m

The net magnetic flux through any closed surface is :

• (1) Positive
• (2) Infinity
• (3) Negative
• (4) Zero

The equivalent capacitance of the system shown in the following circuit is :
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• (1) 3 \(\mu\)F
• (2) 6 \(\mu\)F
• (3) 9 \(\mu\)F
• (4) 2 \(\mu\)F

Let a wire be suspended from the ceiling (rigid support) and stretched by a weight \(W\) attached at its free end. The longitudinal stress at any point of cross-sectional area \(A\) of the wire is :

• (1) \( W/A \)
• (2) \( W/2A \)
• (3) Zero
• (4) \( 2W/A \)

An electric dipole is placed at an angle of 30\(^\circ\) with an electric field of intensity \(2 \times 10^5\) N C\(^{-1}\). It experiences a torque equal to 4 N m. Calculate the magnitude of charge on the dipole, if the dipole length is 2 cm..

• (1) 6 mC
• (2) 4 mC
• (3) 2 mC
• (4) 8 mC

In hydrogen spectrum, the shortest wavelength in the Balmer series is \(\lambda\). The shortest wavelength in the Bracket series is :

• (1) \( 4\lambda \)
• (2) \( 9\lambda \)
• (3) \( 16\lambda \)
• (4) \( 2\lambda \)

The ratio of frequencies of fundamental harmonic produced by an open pipe to that of closed pipe having the same length is :

• (1) \( 2:1 \)
• (2) \( 1:3 \)
• (3) \( 3:1 \)
• (4) \( 1:2 \)

Two bodies of mass \(m\) and \(9m\) are placed at a distance \(R\). The gravitational potential on the line joining the bodies where the gravitational field equals zero, will be (\(G=\) gravitational constant) :

• (1) \( -\frac{12\,Gm}{R} \)
• (2) \( -\frac{16\,Gm}{R} \)
• (3) \( -\frac{20\,Gm}{R} \)
• (4) \( -\frac{8\,Gm}{R} \)

A bullet from a gun is fired on a rectangular wooden block with velocity \(u\). When bullet travels 24 cm through the block along its length horizontally, velocity of bullet becomes \(u/3\). Then it further penetrates into the block in the same direction before coming to rest exactly at the other end of the block. The total length of the block is :

• (1) 24 cm
• (2) 28 cm
• (3) 30 cm
• (4) 27 cm

The radius of inner most orbit of hydrogen atom is \(5.3 \times 10^{-11}\) m. What is the radius of third allowed orbit of hydrogen atom?.

• (1) \(1.06\,\AA\)
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• (2) \(1.59\,\AA\)
• (3) \(4.77\,\AA\)
• (4) \(0.53\,\AA\)

Calculate the maximum acceleration of a moving car so that a body lying on the floor of the car remains stationary. The coefficient of static friction between the body and the floor is 0.15 (\(g = 10\) m s\(^{-2}\))..

• (1) \(150\,\mathrm{m\,s^{-2}}\)
• (2) \(1.5\,\mathrm{m\,s^{-2}}\)
• (3) \(50\,\mathrm{m\,s^{-2}}\)
• (4) \(1.2\,\mathrm{m\,s^{-2}}\)

10 resistors, each of resistance \(R\) are connected in series to a battery of emf \(E\) and negligible internal resistance. Then those are connected in parallel to the same battery, the current is increased \(n\) times. The value of \(n\) is :

• (1) 100
• (2) 1
• (3) 1000
• (4) 10

A horizontal bridge is built across a river. A student standing on the bridge throws a small ball vertically upwards with a velocity 4 m s\(^{-1}\). The ball strikes the water surface after 4 s. The height of bridge above water surface is (Take \(g=10\) m s\(^{-2}\)) :

• (1) 60 m
• (2) 64 m
• (3) 68 m
• (4) 56 m

The net impedance of circuit (as shown in figure) will be :
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Circuit description: Series LCR circuit with AC source.
L = 50/pi mH, C = 10^-3/pi uF, R = 10 Ohm.
Source V = 220 V, f = 50 Hz.

• (1) \( 15\,\Omega \)
• (2) \( 5\sqrt{5}\,\Omega \)
• (3) \( 25\,\Omega \)
• (4) \( 10\sqrt{2}\,\Omega \)

A satellite is orbiting just above the surface of the earth with period \(T\). If \(d\) is the density of the earth and \(G\) is the universal constant of gravitation, the quantity \( \frac{3\pi}{Gd} \) represents :

• (1) \( T^2 \)
• (2) \( T^3 \)
• (3) \( \sqrt{T} \)
• (4) \( T \)

Two thin lenses are of same focal lengths (\(f\)), but one is convex and the other one is concave. When they are placed in contact with each other, the equivalent focal length of the combination will be :

• (1) \( f/4 \)
• (2) \( f/2 \)
• (3) Infinite
• (4) Zero

For the following logic circuit, the truth table is:
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Circuit description: Input A -> NOT gate -> Input to AND gate. Input B -> NOT gate -> Input to AND gate. Output Y from AND gate.

• (1) Table with A, B, Y columns: 00 0, 01 0, 10 0, 11 1
• (2) Table with A, B, Y columns: 00 1, 01 0, 10 1, 11 0
• (3) Table with A, B, Y columns: 00 0, 01 0, 10 0, 11 1
• (4) Table with A, B, Y columns: 00 1, 01 1, 10 1, 11 0
   

A very long conducting wire is bent in a semi-circular shape from \(A\) to \(B\) as shown in figure. The magnetic field at point \(P\) for steady current configuration is given by :


 
Circuit description: Long straight wire segment, current i ->, connected to semi-circular arc of radius R, center P, current flowing clockwise, connected to another long straight wire segment, current i <-. Point P is the center of the semi-circle.

• (1) \( \frac{\mu_0 i}{4R} \) pointed away from the page
• (2) \( \frac{\mu_0 i}{4R} \left[ 1 - \frac{2}{\pi} \right] \) pointed away from the page
• (3) \( \frac{\mu_0 i}{4R} \left[ 1 - \frac{2}{\pi} \right] \) pointed into the page
• (4) \( \frac{\mu_0 i}{4R} \) pointed into the page

The resistance of platinum wire at 0\(^\circ\)C is 2\(\Omega\) and 6.8\(\Omega\) at 80\(^\circ\)C. The temperature coefficient of resistance of the wire is :

• (1) \(3 \times 10^{-3}\) \(^\circ\)C\(^{-1}\)
• (2) \(3 \times 10^{-2}\) \(^\circ\)C\(^{-1}\)
• (3) \(3 \times 10^{-1}\) \(^\circ\)C\(^{-1}\)
• (4) \(3 \times 10^{-4}\) \(^\circ\)C\(^{-1}\)

An electric dipole is placed as shown in the figure..
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% Diagram description: A dipole with charge -q at x=-3cm and +q at x=+3cm. Origin 0 is the midpoint. Point P is on the axis at x=+5cm from the origin.
The electric potential (in \(10^2\) V) at point P due to the dipole is (\(\epsilon_0=\) permittivity of free space and \(\frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} = K\)) :

• (1) \( \left(\frac{5}{8}\right) qK \)
• (2) \( \left(\frac{8}{5}\right) qK \)
• (3) \( \left(\frac{8}{3}\right) qK \)
• (4) \( \left(\frac{3}{8}\right) qK \)

In the figure shown here, what is the equivalent focal length of the combination of lenses (Assume that all layers are thin)?.

 

Diagram description: A biconvex lens (R1=R2=20cm) made of material n=1.5 is inside a container. The medium to the left has n1=1.5. The medium filling the container around the lens has n2=1.6.

• (1) \( -40 \) cm
• (2) \( -100 \) cm
• (3) \( -50 \) cm
• (4) \( 40 \) cm

A wire carrying a current \(I\) along the positive x-axis has length \(L\). It is kept in a magnetic field \( \vec{B}=(2\hat{i}+3\hat{j}-4\hat{k}) \) T. The magnitude of the magnetic force acting on the wire is :

• (1) \( \sqrt{5}\,IL \)
• (2) \( 5\,IL \)
• (3) \( \sqrt{3}\,IL \)
• (4) \( 3\,IL \)

The \(x-t\) graph of a particle performing simple harmonic motion is shown in the figure. The acceleration of the particle at \(t=2\) s is :

 
Diagram description: x-t graph showing sinusoidal motion. Amplitude A=1m. Position x=1m at t=2s. Position x=0 at t=4s. Position x=-1m at t=6s. Position x=0 at t=8s.

• (1) \( -\frac{\pi^2}{8}\,\mathrm{m\,s^{-2}} \)
• (2) \( \frac{\pi^2}{16}\,\mathrm{m\,s^{-2}} \)
• (3) \( -\frac{\pi^2}{16}\,\mathrm{m\,s^{-2}} \)
• (4) \( \frac{\pi^2}{8}\,\mathrm{m\,s^{-2}} \)

The stability of Cu\(^{2+}\) is more than Cu\(^{+}\) salts in aqueous solution due to -.

• (1) enthalpy of atomization.
• (2) hydration energy.
• (3) second ionisation enthalpy.
• (4) first ionisation enthalpy.

Which one is an example of heterogenous catalysis?.

• (1) Hydrolysis of sugar catalysed by H\(^{+}\) ions.
• (2) Decomposition of ozone in presence of nitrogen monoxide.
• (3) Combination between dinitrogen and dihydrogen to form ammonia in the presence of finely divided iron.
• (4) Oxidation of sulphur dioxide into sulphur trioxide in the presence of oxides of nitrogen.

Question Implicitly asks: Which graph correctly represents Boyle's law for an ideal gas?
Which graph correctly represents the relationship between Pressure (P) and the reciprocal of Volume (1/V) for an ideal gas at different constant temperatures (T\(_3\) > T\(_2\) > T\(_1\))?. % Rephrased question based on likely intent and options

 

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :

Assertion A : A reaction can have zero activation energy.

Reason R : The minimum extra amount of energy absorbed by reactant molecules so that their energy becomes equal to threshold value, is called activation energy.

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 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.

In Lassaigne's extract of an organic compound, both nitrogen and sulphur are present, which gives blood red colour with Fe\(^{3+}\) due to the formation of -.

• (1) NaSCN
• (2) \( [Fe(CN)_5NOS]^{4-} \)
• (3) \( [Fe(SCN)]^{2+} \)
• (4) \( Fe_4[Fe(CN)_6]_3 \cdot xH_2O \)

Consider the following reaction and identify the product (P)..
CH\(_3\)-CH(CH\(_3\))-CH(OH)-CH\(_3\) \xrightarrow{HBr \text{Product (P).
\text{(3-Methylbutan-2-ol)

• (1) CH\(_3\) CH = CH - CH\(_3\)
• (2) CH\(_3\)-CH(CH\(_3\))-CH(Br)-CH\(_3\)
• (3) Structure missing, likely incorrect intermediate representation
  (4) Structure shown: 2-Bromo-2-methylbutane
   

For a certain reaction, the rate = k[A]\(^2\)[B], when the initial concentration of A is tripled keeping concentration of B constant, the initial rate would.

• (1) increase by a factor of six.
• (2) increase by a factor of nine.
• (3) increase by a factor of three.
• (4) decrease by a factor of nine.

Match List - I with List - II :
List - I                   List - II.
A. Coke                I. Carbon atoms are sp\(^3\) hybridised.

B. Diamond          II. Used as a dry lubricant

C. Fullerene         III. Used as a reducing agent

D. Graphite           IV. Cage like molecules

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• (2) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• (3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• (4) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Which one of the following statements is correct?.

• (1) All enzymes that utilise ATP in phosphate transfer require Ca as the cofactor.
• (2) The bone in human body is an inert and unchanging substance.
• (3) Mg plays roles in neuromuscular function and interneuronal transmission.
• (4) The daily requirement of Mg and Ca in the human body is estimated to be 0.2 - 0.3 g.

A compound is formed by two elements A and B. The element B forms cubic close packed structure and atoms of A occupy 1/3 of tetrahedral voids. If the formula of the compound is A\(_x\)B\(_y\), then the value of \(x+y\) is in option.

• (1) 4
• (2) 3
• (3) 2
• (4) 5

Homoleptic complex from the following complexes is :

• (1) Diamminechloridonitrito - N - platinum (II)
• (2) Pentaamminecarbonatocobalt (III) chloride
• (3) Triamminetriaquachromium (III) chloride
• (4) Potassium trioxalatoaluminate (III)

The correct order of energies of molecular orbitals of N\(_2\) molecule, is :

• (1) \( \sigma\,1s < \sigma^*\,1s < \sigma\,2s < \sigma^*\,2s < \sigma\,2p_z < (\pi\,2p_x = \pi\,2p_y) < (\pi^*\,2p_x = \pi^*\,2p_y) < \sigma^*\,2p_z \)
• (2) \( \sigma\,1s < \sigma^*\,1s < \sigma\,2s < \sigma^*\,2s < \sigma^*\,2p_z < (\pi\,2p_x = \pi\,2p_y) < (\pi^*\,2p_x = \pi^*\,2p_y) \)
• (3) \( \sigma\,1s < \sigma^*\,1s < \sigma\,2s < \sigma^*\,2s < (\pi\,2p_x = \pi\,2p_y) < (\pi^*\,2p_x = \pi^*\,2p_y) < \sigma\,2p_z < \sigma^*\,2p_z \)
• (4) \( \sigma\,1s < \sigma^*\,1s < \sigma\,2s < \sigma^*\,2s < (\pi\,2p_x = \pi\,2p_y) < \sigma\,2p_z < (\pi^*\,2p_x = \pi^*\,2p_y) < \sigma^*\,2p_z \)

Taking stability as the factor, which one of the following represents correct relationship?.

• (1) InI\(_3\) > InI
• (2) AlCl > AlCl\(_3\)
• (3) TlI > TlI\(_3\)
• (4) TlCl\(_3\) > TlCl

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :

Assertion A : Helium is used to dilute oxygen in diving apparatus.

Reason R : Helium has high solubility in O\(_2\).

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 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.

Select the correct statements from the following :
A. Atoms of all elements are composed of two fundamental particles.

B. The mass of the electron is \(9.10939 \times 10^{-31}\) kg.

C. All the isotopes of a given element show same chemical properties.

D. Protons and electrons are collectively known as nucleons.

E. Dalton's atomic theory, regarded the atom as an ultimate particle of matter.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) C, D and E only
• (2) A and E only
• (3) B, C and E only
• (4) A, B and C only

Which of the following statements are NOT correct?.
A. Hydrogen is used to reduce heavy metal oxides to metals.

B. Heavy water is used to study reaction mechanism.

C. Hydrogen is used to make saturated fats from oils.

D. The H-H bond dissociation enthalpy is lowest as compared to a single bond between two atoms of any element.

E. Hydrogen reduces oxides of metals that are more active than iron.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• (1) B, D only
• (2) D, E only
• (3) A, B, C only
• (4) B, C, D, E only

The given compound.
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Structure: Ph-CH=CH-CH(X)-CH2-CH3
is an example of _____________.

• (1) aryl halide
• (2) allylic halide
• (3) vinylic halide
• (4) benzylic halide

Identify product (A) in the following reaction:


 

 

Reactant: 1-(3-cyclohexylphenyl)ethan-1-one -> Reagents: Zn-Hg, conc. HCl -> Product (A) + 2H2O

• (1) Shows reduction to a secondary alcohol - incorrect.
• (2) Shows reduction to a primary alcohol - incorrect.
• (3) Shows reduction to a methyl group (loss of one carbon) - incorrect.

The conductivity of centimolar solution of KCl at 25\(^\circ\)C is 0.0210 ohm\(^{-1}\) cm\(^{-1}\) and the resistance of the cell containing the solution at 25\(^\circ\)C is 60 ohm. The value of cell constant is -.

• (1) \(3.28 \, cm^{-1}\)
• (2) \(1.26 \, cm^{-1}\)
• (3) \(3.34 \, cm^{-1}\)
• (4) \(1.34 \, cm^{-1}\)

Amongst the given options which of the following molecules / ion acts as a Lewis acid?.

• (1) H\(_2\)O
• (2) BF\(_3\)
• (3) OH\(^-\)
• (4) NH\(_3\)

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : A unit formed by the attachment of a base to 1' position of sugar is known as nucleoside

Statement II : When nucleoside is linked to phosphorous acid at 5'-position of sugar moiety, we get nucleotide.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

The relation between \(n_m\), (\(n_m=\) the number of permissible values of magnetic quantum number (m)) for a given value of azimuthal quantum number (\(l\)), is.

• (1) \( l = 2n_m + 1 \)
• (2) \( n_m = 2l^2 + 1 \)
• (3) \( n_m = l + 2 \)
• (4) \( l = \frac{n_m - 1}{2} \)

Amongst the following, the total number of species NOT having eight electrons around central atom in its outer most shell, is.
NH\(_3\), AlCl\(_3\), BeCl\(_2\), CCl\(_4\), PCl\(_5\)

• (1) 2
• (2) 4
• (3) 1
• (4) 3

Intermolecular forces are forces of attraction and repulsion between interacting particles that will include :
A. dipole - dipole forces.

B. dipole - induced dipole forces.

C. hydrogen bonding.

D. covalent bonding.

E. dispersion forces.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• (1) A, B, C, D are correct.
• (2) A, B, C, E are correct.
• (3) A, C, D, E are correct.
• (4) B, C, D, E are correct.

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : Metallic sodium dissolves in liquid ammonia giving a deep blue solution, which is paramagnetic.

Reason R : The deep blue solution is due to the formation of amide.

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.

The element expected to form largest ion to achieve the nearest noble gas configuration is :

• (1) F
• (2) N
• (3) Na
• (4) O

Some tranquilizers are listed below. Which one from the following belongs to barbiturates?.

• (1) Meprobamate
• (2) Valium
• (3) Veronal
• (4) Chlordiazepoxide

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : In equation \( \Delta_r G = -nFE_{cell} \), value of \( \Delta_r G \) depends on n.

Reason R : \( E_{cell} \) is an intensive property and \( \Delta_r G \) is an extensive property.

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.

Which amongst the following molecules on polymerization produces neoprene?.

• (1) H\(_2\)C = C(Cl) - CH = CH\(_2\)
• (2) H\(_2\)C = CH - C \(\equiv\) CH
• (3) H\(_2\)C = C(CH\(_3\)) - CH = CH\(_2\)
• (4) H\(_2\)C = CH - CH = CH\(_2\)

Complete the following reaction :

 

Reaction: Cyclohexanone [A] + HCN -> [B] -> Conc. H2SO4, Heat -> [C]
[C] is _________________.

• (1) Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
  
• (2) Cyclohex-1-ene-1-carbaldehyde
  
• (3) Cyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid
  
• (4) Cyclohexanol
  

Weight (g) of two moles of the organic compound, which is obtained by heating sodium ethanoate with sodium hydroxide in presence of calcium oxide is :

• (1) 32
• (2) 30
• (3) 18
• (4) 16

Which of the following reactions will NOT give primary amine as the product?.

• (1) CH\(_3\)CN \(\xrightarrow{(i) LiAlH_4 (ii) H_3O^+}\) Product
• (2) CH\(_3\)NC \(\xrightarrow{(i) LiAlH_4 (ii) H_3O^+}\) Product
• (3) CH\(_3\)CONH\(_2\) \(\xrightarrow{(i) LiAlH_4 (ii) H_3O^+}\) Product
• (4) CH\(_3\)CONH\(_2\) \(\xrightarrow{Br_2 / KOH}\) Product

The right option for the mass of CO\(_2\) produced by heating 20 g of 20% pure limestone is (Atomic mass of Ca = 40).
[ CaCO\(_3\) \(\xrightarrow{1200 \, K}\) CaO + CO\(_2\) ]

• (1) 1.76 g
• (2) 2.64 g
• (3) 1.32 g
• (4) 1.12 g

Identify the product in the following reaction:


 


Reaction: Benzenediazonium chloride -> (i) Cu2Br2/HBr -> (ii) Mg/dry ether -> (iii) H2O -> Product

• (1) Benzene
  
• (2) Phenylmagnesium bromide
  
• (3) 4-Bromophenol
  
• (4) Phenol
  

The number of \(\sigma\) bonds, \(\pi\) bonds and lone pair of electrons in pyridine, respectively are:

• (1) 12, 3, 0
• (2) 11, 3, 1
• (3) 12, 2, 1
• (4) 11, 2, 0

Which amongst the following options is the correct relation between change in enthalpy and change in internal energy?.

• (1) \( \Delta H = \Delta U + \Delta n_g RT \)
• (2) \( \Delta H - \Delta U = -\Delta nRT \)
• (3) \( \Delta H + \Delta U = \Delta nR \)
• (4) \( \Delta H = \Delta U - \Delta n_g RT \)

Consider the following reaction :

 

Reaction: Benzyl phenyl ether + HI / Heat -> A + B
Identify products A and B..

• (1) A = Benzyl alcohol (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)CH\(_2\)OH) and B = Iodobenzene (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)I)
  
• (2) A = Benzyl iodide (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)CH\(_2\)I) and B = Phenol (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)OH)
  
• (3) A = Toluene (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)CH\(_3\)) and B = Iodobenzene (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)I)
  
• (4) A = Toluene (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)CH\(_3\)) and B = Phenol (C\(_6\)H\(_5\)OH)
  

Which of the following statements are INCORRECT?.
A. All the transition metals except scandium form MO oxides which are ionic.

B. The highest oxidation number corresponding to the group number in transition metal oxides is attained in Sc\(_2\)O\(_3\) to Mn\(_2\)O\(_7\).

C. Basic character increases from V\(_2\)O\(_3\) to V\(_2\)O\(_4\) to V\(_2\)O\(_5\).

D. V\(_2\)O\(_4\) dissolves in acids to give VO\(_4^{3-}\) salts.

E. CrO is basic but Cr\(_2\)O\(_3\) is amphoteric.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) B and D only
• (2) C and D only
• (3) B and C only
• (4) A and E only

Which amongst the following will be most readily dehydrated under acidic conditions ?.
 

• (1) Butane-2,3-diol
  (2) Structure: NO2-CH2-CH(OH)-CH2OH
• (3) Structure: NO2-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH2-CH2OH
• (4) Structure: 4-Nitro-3,4-dimethylpentan-2-ol

The reaction that does NOT take place in a blast furnace between 900 K to 1500 K temperature range during extraction of iron is :

• (1) FeO + CO \(\rightarrow\) Fe + CO\(_2\)
• (2) C + CO\(_2\) \(\rightarrow\) 2CO
• (3) CaO + SiO\(_2\) \(\rightarrow\) CaSiO\(_3\)
• (4) Fe\(_2\)O\(_3\) + CO \(\rightarrow\) 2FeO + CO\(_2\)

Identify the major product obtained in the following reaction :

 

Reaction: 2-acetylbenzaldehyde + 2[Ag(NH3)2]+ + 3OH- / Heat -> major product

• (1) Structure: 2-acetylbenzyl alcohol
• (2) Structure: Sodium 2-acetylbenzoate
• (3) Structure: Sodium 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)benzoate
• (4) Structure: 2-(1-hydroxyethyl)benzyl alcohol

What fraction of one edge centred octahedral void lies in one unit cell of fcc?.

• (1) \( \frac{1}{3} \)
• (2) \( \frac{1}{4} \)
• (3) \( \frac{1}{12} \)
• (4) \( \frac{1}{2} \)

The equilibrium concentrations of the species in the reaction A + B \(\rightleftharpoons\) C + D are 2, 3, 10 and 6 mol L\(^{-1}\), respectively at 300 K. \(\Delta G^\circ\) for the reaction is (R = 2 cal / mol K).

• (1) \( -137.26 \) cal
• (2) \( -1381.80 \) cal
• (3) \( -13.73 \) cal
• (4) \( 1372.60 \) cal

Consider the following compounds/species:


 





 


 

The number of compounds/species which obey Huckel's rule is \hspace{2cm}..

• (1) 6
• (2) 2
• (3) 5
• (4) 4

Which complex compound is most stable?.

• (1) \( [Co(NH_3)_3(NO_3)_3] \)
• (2) \( [CoCl_2(en)_2]NO_3 \)
• (3) \( [Co(NH_3)_6]_2(SO_4)_3 \)
• (4) \( [Co(NH_3)_4(H_2O)Br](NO_3)_2 \)

On balancing the given redox reaction,.
a Cr\(_2\)O\(_7^{2-}\) + b SO\(_3^{2-}\)(aq) + c H\(^+\)(aq) \(\rightarrow\) 2a Cr\(^{3+}\)(aq) + b SO\(_4^{2-}\)(aq) + \(\frac{c}{2}\)H\(_2\)O(l)

the coefficients a, b and c are found to be, respectively -.

• (1) 3, 8, 1
• (2) 1, 8, 3
• (3) 8, 1, 3
• (4) 1, 3, 8

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The nutrient deficient water bodies lead to eutrophication.

Statement II : Eutrophication leads to decrease in the level of oxygen in the water bodies.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Identify the final product [D] obtained in the following sequence of reactions..

 

Reaction: CH3CHO ->(i)LiAlH4 (ii)H3O+ -> [A] ->H2SO4/Heat -> [B] ->HBr -> [C] -> Bromobenzene + Na/dry ether -> [D]

• (1) Biphenyl structure
• (2) C\(_4\)H\(_{10}\) (Butane)
• (3) HC\(\equiv\)C\(^-\) Na\(^+\)
• (4) Ethylbenzene structure

Pumice stone is an example of -.

• (1) gel
• (2) solid sol
• (3) foam
• (4) sol

Match List - I with List - II :
List - I (Oxoacids of Sulphur)                   List - II (Bonds).
A. Peroxodisulphuric acid           I. Two S-OH, Four S=O, One S-O-S
B. Sulphuric acid                         II. Two S-OH, One S=O
C. Pyrosulphuric acid                  III. Two S-OH, Four S=O, One S-O-O-S
D. Sulphurous acid                      IV. Two S-OH, Two S=O

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• (2) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
• (3) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• (4) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

During the purification process for recombinant DNA technology, addition of chilled ethanol precipitates out.

• (1) DNA
• (2) Histones
• (3) Polysaccharides
• (4) RNA

How many ATP and NADPH\(_2\) are required for the synthesis of one molecule of Glucose during Calvin cycle?. % Note: NADPH2 is older notation for NADPH

• (1) 18 ATP and 12 NADPH\(_2\)
• (2) 12 ATP and 16 NADPH\(_2\)
• (3) 18 ATP and 16 NADPH\(_2\)
• (4) 12 ATP and 12 NADPH\(_2\)

In the equation.
GPP - R = NPP.
GPP is Gross Primary Productivity

NPP is Net Primary Productivity

R here is _______________.

• (1) Respiratory quotient
• (2) Respiratory loss
• (3) Reproductive allocation
• (4) Photosynthetically active radiation

In gene gun method used to introduce alien DNA into host cells, microparticles of \hspace{2cm} metal are used..

• (1) Zinc
• (2) Tungsten or gold
• (3) Silver
• (4) Copper

The phenomenon of pleiotropism refers to.

• (1) presence of two alleles, each of the two genes controlling a single trait.
• (2) a single gene affecting multiple phenotypic expression.
• (3) more than two genes affecting a single character.
• (4) presence of several alleles of a single gene controlling a single crossover.

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : Late wood has fewer xylary elements with narrow vessels.

Reason R : Cambium is less active in winters.

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.

Among eukaryotes, replication of DNA takes place in -.

• (1) S phase
• (2) G\(_1\) phase
• (3) G\(_2\) phase
• (4) M phase

Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae. With respect to the stamens, pick out the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae but not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae..

• (1) Polyadelphous and epipetalous stamens
• (2) Monoadelphous and Monothecous anthers
• (3) Epiphyllous and Dithecous anthers
• (4) Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers

Axile placentation is observed in.

• (1) China rose, Beans and Lupin
• (2) Tomato, Dianthus and Pea
• (3) China rose, Petunia and Lemon
• (4) Mustard, Cucumber and Primrose

Identify the pair of heterosporous pteridophytes among the following :

• (1) Selaginella and Salvinia
• (2) Psilotum and Salvinia
• (3) Equisetum and Salvinia
• (4) Lycopodium and Selaginella

The thickness of ozone in a column of air in the atmosphere is measured in terms of :

• (1) Decibels
• (2) Decameter
• (3) Kilobase
• (4) Dobson units

What is the function of tassels in the corn cob?.

• (1) To trap pollen grains
• (2) To disperse pollen grains
• (3) To protect seeds
• (4) To attract insects

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : The first stage of gametophyte in the life cycle of moss is protonema stage..
Reason R : Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule..
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• (1) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• (2) A is correct but R is not correct.
• (3) A is not correct but R is correct.
• (4) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The forces generated by transpiration can lift a xylem-sized column of water over 130 meters height.

Statement II : Transpiration cools leaf surfaces sometimes 10 to 15 degrees, by evaporative cooling.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• (3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Spraying of which of the following phytohormone on juvenile conifers helps in hastening the maturity period, that leads to early seed production?.

• (1) Gibberellic Acid
• (2) Zeatin
• (3) Abscisic Acid
• (4) Indole-3-butyric Acid

Frequency of recombination between gene pairs on same chromosome as a measure of the distance between genes to map their position on chromosome, was used for the first time by.

• (1) Sutton and Boveri
• (2) Alfred Sturtevant
• (3) Henking
• (4) Thomas Hunt Morgan

Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) refers to.

• (1) All genes that are expressed as proteins.
• (2) All genes whether expressed or unexpressed.
• (3) Certain important expressed genes.
• (4) All genes that are expressed as RNA.

Upon exposure to UV radiation, DNA stained with ethidium bromide will show.

• (1) Bright blue colour
• (2) Bright yellow colour
• (3) Bright orange colour
• (4) Bright red colour

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : ATP is used at two steps in glycolysis.

Reason R : First ATP is used in converting glucose into glucose-6-phosphate and second ATP is used in conversion of fructose-6-phosphate into fructose-1,6-diphosphate.

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.

Unequivocal proof that DNA is the genetic material was first proposed by.

• (1) Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase
• (2) Avery, Macleoid and McCarthy
• (3) Wilkins and Franklin
• (4) Frederick Griffith

Identify the correct statements :
A. Detritivores perform fragmentation.

B. The humus is further degraded by some microbes during mineralization.

C. Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil and get precipitated by a process called leaching.

D. The detritus food chain begins with living organisms.

E. Earthworms break down detritus into smaller particles by a process called catabolism.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) B, C, D only
• (2) C, D, E only
• (3) D, E, A only
• (4) A, B, C only

The reaction centre in PS II has an absorption maxima at.

• (1) 700 nm
• (2) 660 nm
• (3) 780 nm
• (4) 680 nm

In angiosperm, the haploid, diploid and triploid structures of a fertilized embryo sac sequentially are :

• (1) Antipodals, synergids, and primary endosperm nucleus
• (2) Synergids, Zygote and Primary endosperm nucleus
• (3) Synergids, antipodals and Polar nuclei
• (4) Synergids, Primary endosperm nucleus and zygote

Which micronutrient is required for splitting of water molecule during photosynthesis?.

• (1) molybdenum
• (2) magnesium
• (3) copper
• (4) manganese

Which of the following stages of meiosis involves division of centromere?.

• (1) Metaphase II
• (2) Anaphase II
• (3) Telophase
  % Ambiguous, likely means Telophase I or II
• (4) Metaphase I

Cellulose does not form blue colour with iodine because.

• (1) It is a helical molecule.
• (2) It does not contain complex helices and hence cannot hold iodine molecules.
• (3) It breakes down when iodine reacts with it.
• (4) It is a disaccharide.

Among ‘The Evil Quartet’, which one is considered the most important cause driving extinction of species?.

• (1) Over exploitation for economic gain
• (2) Alien species invasions
• (3) Co-extinctions
• (4) Habitat loss and fragmentation

What is the role of RNA polymerase III in the process of transcription in Eukaryotes?.

• (1) Transcription of tRNA, 5 srRNA and snRNA
• (2) Transcription of precursor of mRNA
• (3) Transcription of only snRNAs
• (4) Transcription of rRNAs (28S, 18S and 5.8S)

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Endarch and exarch are the terms often used for describing the position of secondary xylem in the plant body.

Statement II : Exarch condition is the most common feature of the root system.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

The process of appearance of recombination nodules occurs at which sub stage of prophase I in meiosis?.

• (1) Pachytene
• (2) Diplotene
• (3) Diakinesis
• (4) Zygotene

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : In gymnosperms the pollen grains are released from the microsporangium and carried by air currents..
Reason R : Air currents carry the pollen grains to the mouth of the archegonia where the male gametes are discharged and pollen tube is not formed..
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.

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?.

• (1) Algal blooms caused by excess of organic matter in water improve water quality and promote fisheries.
• (2) Water hyacinth grows abundantly in eutrophic water bodies and leads to an imbalance in the ecosystem dynamics of the water body.
• (3) The amount of some toxic substances of industrial waste water increases in the organisms at successive trophic levels.
• (4) The micro-organisms involved in biodegradation of organic matter in a sewage polluted water body consume a lot of oxygen causing the death of aquatic organisms.

Which of the following combinations is required for chemiosmosis?.

• (1) membrane, proton pump, proton gradient, NADP synthase
• (2) proton pump, electron gradient, ATP synthase
• (3) proton pump, electron gradient, NADP synthase
• (4) membrane, proton pump, proton gradient, ATP synthase

Match List I with List II :
List I                           List II.
A. M Phase                I. Proteins are synthesized

B. G\(_2\) Phase        II. Inactive phase

C. Quiescent stage   III. Interval between mitosis and initiation of DNA replication

D. G\(_1\) Phase        IV. Equational division

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• (2) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• (3) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• (4) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

Match List I with List II :
List I (Interaction)      List II (Species A and B).
A. Mutualism             I. -(A), O(B)

B. Commensalism   II. +(A), O(B)

C. Amensalism        III. +(A), -(B)

D. Parasitism           IV. +(A), +(B)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• (2) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
• (3) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• (4) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
   

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Gause's ‘Competitive Exclusion Principle’ states that two closely related species competing for the same resources cannot co-exist indefinitely and competitively inferior one will be eliminated eventually.

Statement II : In general, carnivores are more adversely affected by competition than herbivores.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Match List I with List II :
List I                   List II.
A. Iron                I. Synthesis of auxin

B. Zinc                II. Component of nitrate reductase

C. Boron             III. Activator of catalase

D. Molybdenum IV. Cell elongation and differentiation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• (2) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• (3) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• (4) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Which of the following statements are correct about Klinefelter's Syndrome?.
A. This disorder was first described by Langdon Down (1866).

B. Such an individual has overall masculine development. However, the feminine development is also expressed.

C. The affected individual is short statured.

D. Physical, psychomotor and mental development is retarded.

E. Such individuals are sterile.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) C and D only
• (2) B and E only
• (3) A and E only
• (4) A and B only

Identify the correct statements :
A. Lenticels are the lens-shaped openings permitting the exchange of gases.

B. Bark formed early in the season is called hard bark.

C. Bark is a technical term that refers to all tissues exterior to vascular cambium.

D. Bark refers to periderm and secondary phloem.

E. Phellogen is single-layered in thickness.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A and D only
• (2) A, B and D only
• (3) B and C only
• (4) B, C and E only

How many different proteins does the ribosome consist of?.

• (1) 60
• (2) 40
• (3) 20
• (4) 80

Melonate inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria by inhibiting the activity of.

• (1) Amylase
• (2) Lipase
• (3) Dinitrogenase
• (4) Succinic dehydrogenase

Match List I with List II :
List I                 List II.
A. Cohesion            I. More attraction in liquid phase

B. Adhesion            II. Mutual attraction among water molecules

C. Surface tension  III. Water loss in liquid phase

D. Guttation             IV. Attraction towards polar surfaces

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• (2) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• (3) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  % Re-evaluating I vs IV for adhesion/surface tension
• (4) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Match List I with List II :
List I                                               List II.
A. Oxidative decarboxylation      I. Citrate synthase

B. Glycolysis                                 II. Pyruvate dehydrogenase

C. Oxidative phosphorylation      III. Electron transport system

D. Tricarboxylic acid cycle           IV. EMP pathway

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• (2) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• (3) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
• (4) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : A flower is defined as modified shoot wherein the shoot apical meristem changes to floral meristem.

Reason R : Internode of the shoot gets condensed to produce different floral appendages laterally at successive nodes instead of leaves.

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.

Main steps in the formation of Recombinant DNA are given below. Arrange these steps in a correct sequence..
A. Insertion of recombinant DNA into the host cell.

B. Cutting of DNA at specific location by restriction enzyme.

C. Isolation of desired DNA fragment.

D. Amplification of gene of interest using PCR.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• (1) C, A, B, D
• (2) C, B, D, A
• (3) B, D, A, C
• (4) B, C, D, A

Which of the following statements are correct regarding female reproductive cycle?.
A. In non-primate mammals cyclical changes during reproduction are called oestrus cycle.

B. First menstrual cycle begins at puberty and is called menopause.

C. Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy.

D. Cyclic menstruation extends between menarche and menopause.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• (1) A and B only
• (2) A, B and C only
• (3) A, C and D only
• (4) A and D only

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R..
Assertion A: Amniocentesis for sex determination is one of the strategies of Reproductive and Child Health Care Programme.

Reason R: Ban on amniocentesis checks increasing menace of female foeticide.

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 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.

Match List I with List II..
List I (Interacting species)                                  List II (Name of Interaction)
A. A Leopard and a Lion in a forest grassland         I. Competition

B. A Cuckoo laying egg in a Crow's nest                   II. Brood parasitism

C. Fungi and root of a higher plant in Mycorrhizae   III. Mutualism

D. A cattle egret and a Cattle in a field                         IV. Commensalism

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
• (2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• (3) A-III, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  (4) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Vital capacity of lung is \hspace{2cm}..

• (1) IRV + ERV + TV + RV
• (2) IRV + ERV + TV - RV
• (3) IRV + ERV + TV
• (4) IRV + ERV

Which one of the following common sexually transmitted diseases is completely curable when detected early and treated properly?.

• (1) Gonorrhoea
• (2) Hepatitis-B
• (3) HIV Infection
• (4) Genital herpes

Match List I with List II..
List I                  List II.
A. CCK              I. Kidney

B. GIP                II. Heart

C. ANF               III. Gastric gland

D. ADH              IV. Pancreas       

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• (2) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• (3) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
• (4) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Match List I with List II..
List I                        List II.
A. Ringworm           I. Haemophilus influenzae

B. Filariasis              II. Trichophyton

C. Malaria                 III. Wuchereria bancrofti

D. Pneumonia          IV. Plasmodium vivax

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• (2) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• (3) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• (4) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Match List I with List II..
List I                            List II.
A. P-wave                    I. Beginning of systole

B. Q-wave                   II. Repolarisation of ventricles

C. QRS complex        III. Depolarisation of atria

D. T-wave                   IV. Depolarisation of ventricles

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• (2) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• (3) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• (4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

In which blood corpuscles, the HIV undergoes replication and produces progeny viruses?.

• (1) B-lymphocytes
• (2) Basophils
• (3) Eosinophils
• (4) T\(_H\) cells

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Low temperature preserves the enzyme in a temporarily inactive state whereas high temperature destroys enzymatic activity because proteins are denatured by heat..
Statement II: When the inhibitor closely resembles the substrate in its molecular structure and inhibits the activity of the enzyme, it is known as competitive inhibitor..
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ligaments are dense irregular tissue..
Statement II: Cartilage is dense regular tissue..
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Which of the following are NOT considered as the part of endomembrane system?.
A. Mitochondria \quad B. Endoplasmic Reticulum

C. Chloroplasts \quad D. Golgi complex

E. Peroxisomes

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• (1) A, C and E only
• (2) A and D only
• (3) A, D and E only
• (4) B and D only

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: A protein is imagined as a line, the left end represented by first amino acid (C-terminal) and the right end represented by last amino acid (N-terminal).
Statement II: Adult human haemoglobin, consists of 4 subunits (two subunits of \(\alpha\) type and two subunits of \(\beta\) type.).
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Broad palm with single palm crease is visible in a person suffering from-.

• (1) Turner's syndrome
• (2) Klinefelter's syndrome
• (3) Thalassemia
• (4) Down's syndrome

Which of the following statements is correct?.

• (1) Biomagnification refers to increase in concentration of the toxicant at successive trophic levels.
• (2) Presence of large amount of nutrients in water restricts ‘Algal Bloom’
• (3) Algal Bloom decreases fish mortality
• (4) Eutrophication refers to increase in domestic sewage and waste water in lakes.

Match List I with List II..
List I                       List II.
A. Taenia                I. Nephridia

B. Paramoecium    II. Contractile vacuole

C. Periplaneta         III. Flame cells

D. Pheretima            IV. Urecose gland

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
• (2) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• (3) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• (4) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Given below are two statements;.
Statement I: Electrostatic precipitator is most widely used in thermal power plant..
Statement II: Electrostatic precipitator in thermal power plant removes ionising radiations.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• (3) Statement I incorrect but Statement II is correct.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Vas deferens receives a duct from seminal vesicle and opens into urethra as the ejaculatory duct..
Statement II: The cavity of the cervix is called cervical canal which along with vagina forms birth canal..
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I incorrect but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Radial symmetry is NOT found in adults of phylum \hspace{2cm}..

• (1) Hemichordata
• (2) Coelenterata
• (3) Echinodermata
• (4) Ctenophora

Match List I with List II..
List I (Cells)                 List II (Secretion).
A. Peptic cells              I. Mucus

B. Goblet cells              II. Bile juice

C. Oxyntic cells            III. Proenzyme pepsinogen

D. Hepatic cells            IV. HCl and intrinsic factor for absorption of vitamin B\(_{12}\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• (2) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• (3) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• (4) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Match List I with List II with respect to human eye..
List I                   List II.
A. Fovea            I. Visible coloured portion of eye that regulates diameter of pupil.

B. Iris                 II. External layer of eye formed of dense connective tissue.

C. Blind spot     III. Point of greatest visual acuity or resolution.

D. Sclera            IV. Point where optic nerve leaves the eyeball and photoreceptor cells are absent.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• (2) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• (3) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• (4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Which of the following functions is carried out by cytoskeleton in a cell?.

• (1) Protein synthesis
• (2) Motility
• (3) Transportation
• (4) Nuclear division

Once the undigested and unabsorbed substances enter the caecum, their backflow is prevented by-.

• (1) Ileo - caecal valve
• (2) Gastro - oesophageal sphincter
• (3) Pyloric sphincter
• (4) Sphincter of Oddi

Match List I with List II..
List I                             List II.
A. Vasectomy              I. Oral method

B. Coitus interruptus  II. Barrier method

C. Cervical caps          III. Surgical method

D. Saheli                       IV. Natural method

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• (2) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• (3) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• (4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Match List I with List II..
List I (Type of Joint)             List II (Found between).
A. Cartilaginous Joint         I. Between flat skull bones

B. Ball and Socket Joint     II. Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column

C. Fibrous Joint                   III. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb

D. Saddle Joint                     IV. Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• (2) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• (3) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
• (4) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: RNA mutates at a faster rate..
Statement II: Viruses having RNA genome and shorter life span mutate and evolve faster..
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I false but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In prokaryotes, the positively charged DNA is held with some negatively charged proteins in a region called nucleoid..
Statement II: In eukaryotes, the negatively charged DNA is wrapped around the positively charged histone octamer to form nucleosome..
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
• (3) Statement I incorrect but Statement II is true.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Which one of the following symbols represents mating between relatives in human pedigree analysis?.
% Diagram Placeholder showing pedigree symbols

• (1) Symbol showing square=male connected by double horizontal line to circle=female
• (2) Symbol showing affected (filled) male offspring
• (3) Symbol showing affected male, affected female, sex unspecified affected
• (4) Symbol showing square=male connected by single horizontal line to circle=female

Select the correct group/set of Australian Marsupials exhibiting adaptive radiation..

• (1) Numbat, Spotted cuscus, Flying phalanger
• (2) Mole, Flying squirrel, Tasmanian tiger cat
• (3) Lemur, Anteater, Wolf
• (4) Tasmanian wolf, Bobcat, Marsupial mole

Which of the following is not a cloning vector?.

• (1) YAC
• (2) pBR322
• (3) Probe
• (4) BAC

Match List I with List II..
List I                List II.
A. Heroin         I. Effect on cardiovascular system

B. Marijuana    II. Slow down body function

C. Cocaine       III. Painkiller

D. Morphine     IV. Interfere with transport of dopamine

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• (2) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• (3) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• (4) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Which one of the following techniques does not serve the purpose of early diagnosis of a disease for its early treatment?.

• (1) Serum and Urine analysis
• (2) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique
• (3) Enzyme Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) technique
• (4) Recombinant DNA Technology

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R..
Assertion A: Endometrium is necessary for implantation of blastocyst.

Reason R: In the absence of fertilization, the corpus luteum degenerates that causes disintegration of endometrium.

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.

Match List I with List II..
List I                           List II.
A. Gene ‘a’                 I. \(\beta\)-galactosidase

B. Gene ‘y’                 II. Transacetylase

C. Gene ‘i’                  III. Permease

D. Gene ‘z’                 IV. Repressor protein

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• (2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• (3) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• (4) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Given below are statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R..
Assertion A: Nephrons are of two types: Cortical \& Juxta medullary, based on their relative position in cortex and medulla..
Reason R: Juxta medullary nephrons have short loop of Henle whereas, cortical nephrons have longer loop of Henle..
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.

Which of the following is characteristic feature of cockroach regarding sexual dimorphism ?.

• (1) Presence of anal styles
• (2) Presence of sclerites
• (3) Presence of anal cerci
• (4) Dark brown body colour and anal cerci

Select the correct statements..
A. Tetrad formation is seen during Leptotene.

B. During Anaphase, the centromeres split and chromatids separate.

C. Terminalization takes place during Pachytene.

D. Nucleolus, Golgi complex and ER are reformed during Telophase.

E. Crossing over takes place between sister chromatids of homologous chromosome.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) B and D only
• (2) A, C and E only
• (3) B and E only
• (4) A and C only

Which of the following statements are correct?.
A. An excessive loss of body fluid from the body switches off osmoreceptors.

B. ADH facilitates water reabsorption to prevent diuresis.

C. ANF causes vasodilation.

D. ADH causes increase in blood pressure.

E. ADH is responsible for decrease in GFR.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) B, C and D only
• (2) A, B and E only
• (3) C, D and E only
• (4) A and B only

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: During G\(_0\) phase of cell cycle, the cell is metabolically inactive..
Statement II: The centrosome undergoes duplication during S phase of interphase..
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• (1) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
• (2) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• (3) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
• (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of inbreeding?.

• (1) It exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by selection.
• (2) Elimination of less desirable genes and accumulation of superior genes takes place due to it.
• (3) It decreases the productivity of inbred population, after continuous inbreeding.
• (4) It decreases homozygosity.

Match List I with List II..
List I                                     List II.
A. Logistic growth              I. Unlimited resource availability condition

B. Exponential growth         II. Limited resource availability condition

C. Expanding age pyramid   III. The percent individuals of pre-reproductive age is largest followed by reproductive and post reproductive age groups

D. Stable age pyramid           IV. The percent individuals of pre-reproductive and reproductive age group are same

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• (2) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• (3) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
• (4) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

Which of the following are NOT under the control of thyroid hormone?.
A. Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance

B. Regulation of basal metabolic rate

C. Normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle

D. Development of immune system

E. Support the process of R.B.Cs formation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) B and C only
• (2) C and D only
• (3) D and E only
• (4) A and D only

The unique mammalian characteristics are:

• (1) hairs, pinna and mammary glands
• (2) hairs, pinna and indirect development
• (3) pinna, monocondylic skull and mammary glands
• (4) hairs, tympanic membrane and mammary glands

Which of the following statements are correct regarding skeletal muscle?.
A. Muscle bundles are held together by collagenous connective tissue layer called fascicle.

B. Sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibre is a store house of calcium ions.

C. Striated appearance of skeletal muscle fibre is due to distribution pattern of actin and myosin proteins.

D. M line is considered as functional unit of contraction called sarcomere.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• (1) B and C only
• (2) A, C and D only
• (3) C and D only
• (4) A, B and C only

Which of the following statements are correct ?.
A. Basophils are most abundant cells of the total WBCs

B. Basophils secrete histamine, serotonin and heparin

C. Basophils are involved in inflammatory response

D. Basophils have kidney shaped nucleus

E. Basophils are agranulocytes

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) C and E only
• (2) B and C only
• (3) A and B only
• (4) D and E only

Which one of the following is the sequence on corresponding coding strand, if the sequence on mRNA formed is as follows
5' AUCGAUCGAUCGAUCGAUCGAUCG AUCG 3'?.

• (1) 3' UAGCUAGCUAGCUAGCUAGCUAGC UAGC 5'
• (2) 5' ATCGATCGATCGATCGATCGATCG ATCG 3'
• (3) 3' ATCGATCGATCGATCGATCGATCG ATCG 5'
• (4) 5' UAGCUAGCUAGCUAGCUAGCUA UAGC 3'

The parts of human brain that helps in regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of excitement, pleasure, rage, fear etc. are :

• (1) Corpora quadrigemina \& hippocampus
• (2) Brain stem \& epithalamus
• (3) Corpus callosum and thalamus
• (4) Limbic system \& hypothalamus

Match List I with List II..
List I                                            List II.
A. Mast cells                               I. Ciliated epithelium

B. Inner surface of bronchiole  II. Areolar connective tissue

C. Blood                                      III. Cuboidal epithelium

D. Tubular parts of nephron       IV. Specialised connective tissue

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• (2) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
• (3) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
• (4) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

In cockroach, excretion is brought about by-.
A. Phallic gland \quad B. Urecose gland

C. Nephrocytes \quad D. Fat body

E. Colleterial glands

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) A, B and E only
• (2) B, C and D only
• (3) B and D only
• (4) A and E only

Select the correct statements with reference to chordates..
A. Presence of a mid-dorsal, solid and double nerve cord.

B. Presence of closed circulatory system.

C. Presence of paired pharyngeal gillslits.

D. Presence of dorsal heart

E. Triploblastic pseudocoelomate animals.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) B and C only
• (2) B, D and E only
• (3) C, D and E only
• (4) A, C and D only