Ankha: Important Instructions
Ankha: Important Instructions
Ankha: Important Instructions
No. :
ANKHA
E2 This Booklet contains 24 pages.
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1. Which of the following amine will give the 3. Match the following and identify the correct
carbylamine test ? option.
2. An alkene on ozonolysis gives methanal as one of 4. The freezing point depression constant (Kf) of
the product. Its structure is : benzene is 5.12 K kg mol−1. The freezing point
depression for the solution of molality 0.078 m
containing a non-electrolyte solute in benzene is
(rounded off upto two decimal places) :
(1)
(1) 0.20 K
(2) 0.80 K
(3) 0.40 K
(2)
(4) 0.60 K
(2) [Cu(NH3)4]2+
(3) Cu(OH)2
(4) CuCO3⋅Cu(OH)2
(4)
(3) 500 s 18. Which of the following is not correct about carbon
monoxide ?
(4) 1000 s
(1) It forms carboxyhaemoglobin.
(2) It reduces oxygen carrying ability of blood.
14. Reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium (3) The carboxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin
chloride followed by hydrolysis will give : bound to CO) is less stable than
oxyhaemoglobin.
(1) Isopropyl alcohol
(4) It is produced due to incomplete combustion.
(2) Sec. butyl alcohol
19. Measuring Zeta potential is useful in determining
(3) Tert. butyl alcohol which property of colloidal solution ?
(4) Isobutyl alcohol (1) Viscosity
(2) Solubility
(3) Stability of the colloidal particles
15. Which of the following set of molecules will have
zero dipole moment ? (4) Size of the colloidal particles
(1) Ammonia, beryllium difluoride, water, 20. Which of the following is the correct order of
1,4-dichlorobenzene increasing field strength of ligands to form
(2) Boron trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon coordination compounds ?
dioxide, 1,3-dichlorobenzene (1) SCN− < F− < C2O42− < CN−
(3) Nitrogen trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, (2) SCN− < F− < CN− < C2O42−
water, 1,3-dichlorobenzene
(3) F− < SCN− < C2O42−< CN−
(4) Boron trifluoride, beryllium difluoride,
carbon dioxide, 1,4-dichlorobenzene (4) CN− < C2O42−< SCN− < F−
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21. Elimination reaction of 2-Bromo-pentane to form 25. Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone
pent-2-ene is : in presence of dilute NaOH is known as :
(a) β-Elimination reaction (1) Aldol condensation
(2) Cannizzaro’s reaction
(b) Follows Zaitsev rule
(3) Cross Cannizzaro’s reaction
(c) Dehydrohalogenation reaction
(4) Cross Aldol condensation
(d) Dehydration reaction
26. Which of the following oxoacid of sulphur has
(1) (a), (b), (c)
−O−O− linkage ?
(2) (a), (c), (d) (1) H2SO3, sulphurous acid
(3) (b), (c), (d) (2) H2SO4, sulphuric acid
(4) (a), (b), (d) (3) H2S2O8, peroxodisulphuric acid
(4) H2S2O7, pyrosulphuric acid
22. The correct option for free expansion of an ideal
27. HCl was passed through a solution of CaCl2, MgCl2
gas under adiabatic condition is :
and NaCl. Which of the following compound(s)
(1) q=0, ∆T=0 and w=0 crystallise(s) ?
(2) q=0, ∆T < 0 and w > 0 (1) Both MgCl2 and CaCl2
(3) q < 0, ∆T=0 and w=0 (2) Only NaCl
(3) Only MgCl2
(4) q > 0, ∆T > 0 and w > 0
(4) NaCl, MgCl2 and CaCl2
23. Identify the incorrect statement. 28. Anisole on cleavage with HI gives :
(1) Cr2+(d4) is a stronger reducing agent than
Fe2+(d6) in water.
(2) The transition metals and their compounds
are known for their catalytic activity due to (1)
their ability to adopt multiple oxidation
states and to form complexes.
(3) Interstitial compounds are those that are
formed when small atoms like H, C or N
are trapped inside the crystal lattices of
metals.
(4) ∆rH < 0 and ∆rS < 0 36. Hydrolysis of sucrose is given by the following
reaction.
(3) 24×103 J
42. Find out the solubility of Ni(OH)2 in 0.1 M NaOH.
Given that the ionic product of Ni(OH) 2 is (4) 48×103 J
2×10−15.
(1) 2×10−13 M
47. For transistor action, which of the following
(2) 2×10−8 M
statements is correct ?
(3) 1×10−13 M
(1) Base, emitter and collector regions should
(4) 1×108 M have same doping concentrations.
(1) A B Y
(1)
0 0 0
0 1 0
1 0 0
1 1 1
(2) A B Y
(2) 0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 1
(3) A B Y
0 0 1
(3)
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
(4) A B Y
0 0 1
(4)
0 1 0
1 0 0
1 1 0
54. The mean free path for a gas, with molecular (4) insulators and semiconductors
diameter d and number density n can be expressed
as : 59. Light of frequency 1.5 times the threshold
1 frequency is incident on a photosensitive material.
(1) What will be the photoelectric current if the
2 n πd
frequency is halved and intensity is doubled ?
1
(2) (1) doubled
2 n πd2
1 (2) four times
(3)
2 n2 πd2
1 (3) one-fourth
(4)
2 n2 π2 d2 (4) zero
1
= 9× 109 N m2 /C2
4 π0 61. A spherical conductor of radius 10 cm has a charge
(1) 50 V of 3.2×10−7 C distributed uniformly. What is
(2) 200 V the magnitude of electric field at a point 15 cm
(3) 400 V from the centre of the sphere ?
(4) zero
1
= 9× 109 N m2 /C2
57. A body weighs 72 N on the surface of the earth. 4 π0
What is the gravitational force on it, at a height
equal to half the radius of the earth ? (1) 1.28×104 N/C
(1) 48 N (2) 1.28×105 N/C
(2) 32 N
(3) 1.28×106 N/C
(3) 30 N
(4) 24 N (4) 1.28×107 N/C
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62. Find the torque about the origin when a force of 235
66. When a uranium isotope 92 U is bombarded with
∧
3 j N acts on a particle whose position vector is a neutron, it generates 89
36 Kr , three neutrons
∧
2k m . and :
144
∧ (1) 56 Ba
(1) 6i N m
91
∧ (2) 40 Zr
(2) 6j Nm
101
(3) 36 Kr
∧
(3) −6 i N m 103
(4) 36 Kr
∧
(4) 6k N m
67. The phase difference between displacement and
63. A charged particle having drift velocity of acceleration of a particle in a simple harmonic
7.5×10 −4 m s −1 in an electric field of motion is :
3×10−10 Vm−1, has a mobility in m2 V−1 s−1
(1) π rad
of :
(1) 2.25×1015 3π
(2) rad
2
(2) 2.5×106
π
(3) 2.5×10−6 (3) rad
2
(4) 2.25×10−15 (4) zero
64. A ray is incident at an angle of incidence i on one 68. A resistance wire connected in the left gap of a
metre bridge balances a 10 Ω resistance in the
surface of a small angle prism (with angle of prism
right gap at a point which divides the bridge wire
A) and emerges normally from the opposite surface. in the ratio 3 : 2. If the length of the resistance
If the refractive index of the material of the prism wire is 1.5 m, then the length of 1 Ω of the
is µ, then the angle of incidence is nearly equal resistance wire is :
to : (1) 1.0×10−2 m
A (2) 1.0×10−1 m
(1) (3) 1.5×10−1 m
2µ
2A (4) 1.5×10−2 m
(2)
µ
69. A capillary tube of radius r is immersed in water
(3) µA and water rises in it to a height h. The mass of
µA the water in the capillary is 5 g. Another capillary
(4) tube of radius 2r is immersed in water. The mass
2
of water that will rise in this tube is :
(1) 2.5 g
65. The quantities of heat required to raise the
temperature of two solid copper spheres of radii (2) 5.0 g
r1 and r2 (r1=1.5 r2) through 1 K are in the (3) 10.0 g
ratio : (4) 20.0 g
(3) 67 cm
72. A long solenoid of 50 cm length having 100 turns
carries a current of 2.5 A. The magnetic field at (4) 80 cm
the centre of the solenoid is :
(µ0=4π×10−7 T m A−1) 77. In a guitar, two strings A and B made of same
(1) 6.28×10−4 T material are slightly out of tune and produce beats
of frequency 6 Hz. When tension in B is slightly
(2) 3.14×10−4 T decreased, the beat frequency increases to 7 Hz.
(3) 6.28×10−5 T If the frequency of A is 530 Hz, the original
frequency of B will be :
(4) 3.14×10−5 T
(1) 523 Hz
73. A ball is thrown vertically downward with a (2) 524 Hz
velocity of 20 m/s from the top of a tower. It hits
the ground after some time with a velocity of (3) 536 Hz
80 m/s. The height of the tower is : (g=10 m/s2)
(4) 537 Hz
(1) 360 m
(2) 340 m
78. Two cylinders A and B of equal capacity are
(3) 320 m connected to each other via a stop cock. A contains
(4) 300 m an ideal gas at standard temperature and pressure.
B is completely evacuated. The entire system is
thermally insulated. The stop cock is suddenly
74. For which one of the following, Bohr model is not
opened. The process is :
valid ?
(1) Hydrogen atom (1) isothermal
81. A wire of length L, area of cross section A is hanging 86. The energy required to break one bond in DNA is
from a fixed support. The length of the wire 10−20 J. This value in eV is nearly :
changes to L1 when mass M is suspended from its (1) 6
free end. The expression for Young’s modulus is : (2) 0.6
MgL1 (3) 0.06
(1) (4) 0.006
AL
Mg(L1 − L)
(2) 87. The color code of a resistance is given below :
AL
MgL
(3) AL1
MgL
(4) A(L1 − L)
82. The Brewsters angle ib for an interface should be : The values of resistance and tolerance, respectively,
(1) 08 < ib < 308 are :
(2) 308 < ib < 458
(1) 470 kΩ, 5%
(3) 458 < ib < 908
(2) 47 kΩ, 10%
(4) ib = 908
(3) 4.7 kΩ, 5%
83. Two bodies of mass 4 kg and 6 kg are tied to the (4) 470 Ω, 5%
ends of a massless string. The string passes over
88. Assume that light of wavelength 600 nm is coming
a pulley which is frictionless (see figure). The
from a star. The limit of resolution of telescope
acceleration of the system in terms of acceleration whose objective has a diameter of 2 m is :
due to gravity (g) is : (1) 3.66×10−7 rad
(2) 1.83×10−7 rad
(3) 7.32×10−7 rad
(4) 6.00×10−7 rad
84. Dimensions of stress are : 90. The energy equivalent of 0.5 g of a substance is :
(1) [ M L T−2 ] (1) 4.5×1016 J
(2) [ M L2 T−2 ] (2) 4.5×1013 J
(3) [ M L0T−2 ] (3) 1.5×1013 J
(4) [ M L−1 T−2 ] (4) 0.5×1013 J
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91. Which of the following refer to correct example(s) 94. Select the correct events that occur during
of organisms which have evolved due to changes inspiration.
in environment brought about by anthropogenic
(a) Contraction of diaphragm
action ?
(b) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles
(a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands.
(c) Pulmonary volume decreases
(b) Herbicide resistant weeds.
(d) Intra pulmonary pressure increases
(c) Drug resistant eukaryotes.
(1) (a) and (b)
(d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals
(2) (c) and (d)
like dogs.
(3) (a), (b) and (d)
(2) (a) and (c) 95. The oxygenation activity of RuBisCo enzyme in
(3) (b), (c) and (d) photorespiration leads to the formation of :
(4) only (d) (1) 2 molecules of 3-C compound
(2) 1 molecule of 3-C compound
92. Match the following columns and select the (3) 1 molecule of 6-C compound
correct option.
(4) 1 molecule of 4-C compound and 1 molecule
Column - I Column - II of 2-C compound
(a) Organ of Corti (i) Connects middle
96. The infectious stage of Plasmodium that enters
ear and pharynx the human body is :
(b) Cochlea (ii) Coiled part of the (1) Trophozoites
labyrinth (2) Sporozoites
(c) Eustachian tube (iii) Attached to the (3) Female gametocytes
oval window (4) Male gametocytes
(d) Stapes (iv) Located on the 97. Which of the following statements about inclusion
basilar bodies is incorrect ?
membrane (1) They are not bound by any membrane.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (2) These are involved in ingestion of food
particles.
(1) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(3) They lie free in the cytoplasm.
(2) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(4) These represent reserve material in
(3) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii) cytoplasm.
(4) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
98. Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex occurs
93. Identify the wrong statement with reference to during :
immunity. (1) Pachytene
(1) When exposed to antigen (living or dead) (2) Zygotene
antibodies are produced in the host’s body. (3) Diplotene
It is called “Active immunity”.
(4) Leptotene
(2) When ready-made antibodies are directly
given, it is called “Passive immunity”. 99. Ray florets have :
(3) Active immunity is quick and gives full (1) Inferior ovary
response.
(2) Superior ovary
(4) Foetus receives some antibodies from
(3) Hypogynous ovary
mother, it is an example for passive
immunity. (4) Half inferior ovary
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100. In gel electrophoresis, separated DNA fragments 105. Identify the wrong statement with regard to
can be visualized with the help of : Restriction Enzymes.
(1) Acetocarmine in bright blue light (1) Each restriction enzyme functions by
inspecting the length of a DNA sequence.
(2) Ethidium bromide in UV radiation
(2) They cut the strand of DNA at palindromic
(3) Acetocarmine in UV radiation
sites.
(4) Ethidium bromide in infrared radiation
(3) They are useful in genetic engineering.
101. In which of the following techniques, the embryos (4) Sticky ends can be joined by using DNA
are transferred to assist those females who cannot ligases.
conceive ?
(1) ZIFT and IUT 106. Floridean starch has structure similar to :
103. Identify the wrong statement with reference to (3) Nucleases - Separate the two strands
transport of oxygen. of DNA
(1) Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is
(4) Exonucleases - Make cuts at specific
mainly related to partial pressure of O2.
positions within DNA
(2) Partial pressure of CO2 can interfere with
O2 binding with haemoglobin.
108. Embryological support for evolution was
(3) Higher H+ conc. in alveoli favours the
disapproved by :
formation of oxyhaemoglobin.
(1) Karl Ernst von Baer
(4) Low pCO2 in alveoli favours the formation
of oxyhaemoglobin. (2) Alfred Wallace
121. In light reaction, plastoquinone facilitates the 127. Presence of which of the following conditions in
transfer of electrons from : urine are indicative of Diabetes Mellitus ?
(1) PS-II to Cytb6f complex (1) Uremia and Ketonuria
(2) Cytb6f complex to PS-I (2) Uremia and Renal Calculi
(3) PS-I to NADP+ (3) Ketonuria and Glycosuria
(4) PS-I to ATP synthase
(4) Renal calculi and Hyperglycaemia
122. Match the following concerning essential elements
and their functions in plants : 128. Select the correct match.
(a) Iron (i) Photolysis of water (1) Haemophilia - Y linked
(b) Zinc (ii) Pollen germination (2) Phenylketonuria - Autosomal
(c) Boron (iii) Required for chlorophyll dominant trait
biosynthesis (3) Sickle cell anaemia - Autosomal
(d) Manganese (iv) IAA biosynthesis recessive trait,
Select the correct option : chromosome-11
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2. The test is of 3 hours duration and Test Booklet contains 180 questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
For each correct response, the candidate will get 4 marks. For each incorrect response, one mark will be
deducted from the total scores. The maximum marks are 720.
3. Use Blue/Black Ball Point Pen only for writing particulars on this page/marking responses.
4. Rough work is to be done on the space provided for this purpose in the Test Booklet only.
5. On completion of the test, the candidate must hand over the Answer Sheet to the invigilator
before leaving the Room/Hall. The candidates are allowed to take away this Test Booklet
with them.
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same as that on this Test Booklet. In case of discrepancy, the candidate should immediately report the
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Answer Sheet. Do not write your Roll No. anywhere else except in the specified space in the Test Booklet/
Answer Sheet.
8. Use of white fluid for correction is NOT permissible on the Answer Sheet.
9. Each candidate must show on demand his/her Admit Card to the Invigilator.
10. No candidate, without special permission of the Superintendent or Invigilator, would leave his/her seat.
11. The candidates should not leave the Examination Hall without handing over their Answer Sheet to the
Invigilator on duty and sign the Attendance Sheet twice. Cases where a candidate has not signed the
Attendance Sheet second time will be deemed not to have handed over the Answer Sheet and
dealt with as an unfair means case.
12. Use of Electronic/Manual Calculator is prohibited.
13. The candidates are governed by all Rules and Regulations of the examination with regard to their conduct
in the Examination Hall. All cases of unfair means will be dealt with as per Rules and Regulations of this
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1. Name the enzyme that facilitates opening of DNA 7. Match the following columns and select the
helix during transcription. correct option.
(1) DNA polymerase Column - I Column - II
(2) RNA polymerase
(a) Eosinophils (i) Immune response
(3) DNA ligase
(b) Basophils (ii) Phagocytosis
(4) DNA helicase
(c) Neutrophils (iii) Release
2. Which of the following would help in prevention of
histaminase,
diuresis ?
destructive
(1) Atrial natriuretic factor causes
vasoconstriction enzymes
(2) Decrease in secretion of renin by JG cells (d) Lymphocytes (iv) Release granules
(3) More water reabsorption due to containing
undersecretion of ADH histamine
(4) Reabsorption of Na+ and water from renal
(a) (b) (c) (d)
tubules due to aldosterone
(1) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
3. Meiotic division of the secondary oocyte is (2) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
completed : (3) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(1) After zygote formation (4) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(2) At the time of fusion of a sperm with an
ovum 8. Match the following columns and select the
(3) Prior to ovulation correct option.
(4) At the time of copulation Column - I Column - II
4. Match the following concerning essential elements (a) Placenta (i) Androgens
and their functions in plants : (b) Zona pellucida (ii) Human Chorionic
(a) Iron (i) Photolysis of water Gonadotropin
(b) Zinc (ii) Pollen germination (hCG)
(c) Boron (iii) Required for chlorophyll
(c) Bulbo-urethral (iii) Layer of the ovum
biosynthesis
(d) Manganese (iv) IAA biosynthesis glands
Select the correct option : (d) Leydig cells (iv) Lubrication of the
(a) (b) (c) (d) Penis
(1) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) (a) (b) (c) (d)
(2) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii) (1) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(3) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) (2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(4) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) (3) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(4) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
5. Which of the following pairs is of unicellular
algae ? 9. The plant parts which consist of two generations -
(1) Anabaena and Volvox one within the other :
(2) Chlorella and Spirulina (a) Pollen grains inside the anther
(3) Laminaria and Sargassum
(b) Germinated pollen grain with two male
(4) Gelidium and Gracilaria
gametes
6. The oxygenation activity of RuBisCo enzyme in (c) Seed inside the fruit
photorespiration leads to the formation of :
(1) 1 molecule of 6-C compound (d) Embryo sac inside the ovule
(2) 1 molecule of 4-C compound and 1 molecule (1) (c) and (d)
of 2-C compound (2) (a) and (d)
(3) 2 molecules of 3-C compound (3) (a) only
(4) 1 molecule of 3-C compound (4) (a), (b) and (c)
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10. Which of the following statements about inclusion 16. Identify the wrong statement with regard to
bodies is incorrect ? Restriction Enzymes.
(1) They lie free in the cytoplasm. (1) They are useful in genetic engineering.
(2) These represent reserve material in (2) Sticky ends can be joined by using DNA
cytoplasm. ligases.
(3) They are not bound by any membrane. (3) Each restriction enzyme functions by
(4) These are involved in ingestion of food inspecting the length of a DNA sequence.
particles. (4) They cut the strand of DNA at palindromic
sites.
11. Strobili or cones are found in :
(1) Marchantia 17. The product(s) of reaction catalyzed by nitrogenase
in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are :
(2) Equisetum
(1) Ammonia and oxygen
(3) Salvinia
(2) Ammonia and hydrogen
(4) Pteris
(3) Ammonia alone
12. Montreal protocol was signed in 1987 for control (4) Nitrate alone
of :
(1) Release of Green House gases 18. In light reaction, plastoquinone facilitates the
transfer of electrons from :
(2) Disposal of e-wastes
(1) PS-I to NADP+
(3) Transport of Genetically modified organisms
from one country to another (2) PS-I to ATP synthase
(4) Emission of ozone depleting substances (3) PS-II to Cytb6f complex
(4) Cytb6f complex to PS-I
13. Which of the following statements is correct ?
(1) Adenine pairs with thymine through three 19. Which of the following hormone levels will cause
H-bonds. release of ovum (ovulation) from the graffian
(2) Adenine does not pair with thymine. follicle ?
(3) Adenine pairs with thymine through two (1) Low concentration of LH
H-bonds. (2) Low concentration of FSH
(4) Adenine pairs with thymine through one (3) High concentration of Estrogen
H-bond.
(4) High concentration of Progesterone
14. The body of the ovule is fused within the funicle
at : 20. The first phase of translation is :
(1) Nucellus (1) Aminoacylation of tRNA
(2) Chalaza (2) Recognition of an anti-codon
(3) Hilum (3) Binding of mRNA to ribosome
(4) Micropyle (4) Recognition of DNA molecule
15. The sequence that controls the copy number of the 21. The roots that originate from the base of the stem
linked DNA in the vector, is termed : are :
(1) Palindromic sequence (1) Prop roots
(2) Recognition site (2) Lateral roots
(3) Selectable marker (3) Fibrous roots
(4) Ori site (4) Primary roots
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22. Identify the wrong statement with reference to 27. Match the organism with its use in biotechnology.
transport of oxygen.
(a) Bacillus (i) Cloning vector
(1) Higher H+ conc. in alveoli favours the thuringiensis
formation of oxyhaemoglobin.
(b) Thermus (ii) Construction of
(2) Low pCO2 in alveoli favours the formation aquaticus first rDNA
of oxyhaemoglobin. molecule
(3) Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is (c) Agrobacterium (iii) DNA polymerase
mainly related to partial pressure of O2. tumefaciens
(4) Partial pressure of CO2 can interfere with (d) Salmonella (iv) Cry proteins
O2 binding with haemoglobin. typhimurium
Select the correct option from the following :
23. In gel electrophoresis, separated DNA fragments (a) (b) (c) (d)
can be visualized with the help of :
(1) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(1) Acetocarmine in UV radiation (2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(2) Ethidium bromide in infrared radiation (3) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
(4) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(3) Acetocarmine in bright blue light
28. Identify the correct statement with regard to
(4) Ethidium bromide in UV radiation
G1 phase (Gap 1) of interphase.
(1) Cell is metabolically active, grows but does
24. The enzyme enterokinase helps in conversion of : not replicate its DNA.
(2) Nuclear Division takes place.
(1) caseinogen into casein
(3) DNA synthesis or replication takes place.
(2) pepsinogen into pepsin (4) Reorganisation of all cell components takes
place.
(3) protein into polypeptides
(4) trypsinogen into trypsin 29. Which of the following is correct about viroids ?
(1) They have DNA with protein coat.
(2) They have free DNA without protein coat.
25. Experimental verification of the chromosomal
theory of inheritance was done by : (3) They have RNA with protein coat.
(4) They have free RNA without protein coat.
(1) Boveri
(3) CH4, H2, NH3 and water vapor at 8008C (3) Heart wood does not conduct water but gives
mechanical support.
(4) CH3, H2, NH4 and water vapor at 8008C (4) Sapwood is involved in conduction of water
and minerals from root to leaf.
34. Some dividing cells exit the cell cycle and enter (3) Zero
vegetative inactive stage. This is called quiescent (4) One
stage (G0). This process occurs at the end of :
40. Identify the correct statement with reference to
(1) S phase
human digestive system.
(2) G2 phase (1) Ileum is a highly coiled part.
(3) Gross primary productivity is always less (d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals
than net primary productivity. like dogs.
(4) Gross primary productivity is always more (1) (b), (c) and (d)
than net primary productivity. (2) only (d)
(3) only (a)
43. Name the plant growth regulator which upon (4) (a) and (c)
spraying on sugarcane crop, increases the length
of stem, thus increasing the yield of sugarcane 48. Choose the correct pair from the following :
crop.
(1) Nucleases - Separate the two strands
(1) Ethylene
of DNA
(2) Abscisic acid
(2) Exonucleases - Make cuts at specific
(3) Cytokinin positions within DNA
(4) Gibberellin
(3) Ligases - Join the two DNA
molecules
44. Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine
and caffeine are produced by plants for their : (4) Polymerases - Break the DNA into
fragments
(1) Defence action
(2) Effect on reproduction 49. Embryological support for evolution was
(3) Nutritive value disapproved by :
(1) Charles Darwin
(4) Growth response
(2) Oparin
45. Select the correct match. (3) Karl Ernst von Baer
(4) Alfred Wallace
(1) Sickle cell anaemia - Autosomal
recessive trait,
50. Goblet cells of alimentary canal are modified
chromosome-11
from :
(2) Thalassemia - X linked (1) Chondrocytes
(3) Haemophilia - Y linked (2) Compound epithelial cells
(4) Phenylketonuria - Autosomal (3) Squamous epithelial cells
dominant trait (4) Columnar epithelial cells
46. Select the correct statement. 51. Bt cotton variety that was developed by the
introduction of toxin gene of Bacillus thuringiensis
(1) Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and (Bt) is resistant to :
adipocytes.
(1) Plant nematodes
(2) Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia.
(2) Insect predators
(3) Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis. (3) Insect pests
(4) Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia. (4) Fungal diseases
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52. Which of the following statements are true for 56. Match the following columns and select the
the phylum-Chordata ? correct option.
(a) In Urochordata notochord extends from Column - I Column - II
head to tail and it is present throughout (a) Clostridium (i) Cyclosporin-A
their life. butylicum
(b) In Vertebrata notochord is present during (b) Trichoderma (ii) Butyric Acid
the embryonic period only.
polysporum
(c) Central nervous system is dorsal and
(c) Monascus (iii) Citric Acid
hollow.
purpureus
(d) Chordata is divided into 3 subphyla :
Hemichordata, Tunicata and (d) Aspergillus niger (iv) Blood cholesterol
Cephalochordata. lowering agent
(1) (a) and (b) (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(2) (b) and (c)
(2) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(3) (d) and (c) (3) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(4) (c) and (a) (4) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
57. By which method was a new breed ‘Hisardale’ of
53. Which of the following is put into Anaerobic sludge sheep formed by using Bikaneri ewes and Marino
digester for further sewage treatment ? rams ?
(1) Effluents of primary treatment (1) Cross breeding
(2) Inbreeding
(2) Activated sludge
(3) Out crossing
(3) Primary sludge (4) Mutational breeding
(4) Floating debris 58. Select the correct events that occur during
inspiration.
54. Identify the substances having glycosidic bond and (a) Contraction of diaphragm
peptide bond, respectively in their structure :
(b) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles
(1) Cellulose, lecithin
(c) Pulmonary volume decreases
(2) Inulin, insulin
(d) Intra pulmonary pressure increases
(3) Chitin, cholesterol (1) (a), (b) and (d)
(4) Glycerol, trypsin (2) only (d)
(3) (a) and (b)
55. Match the following diseases with the causative (4) (c) and (d)
organism and select the correct option. 59. Match the following columns and select the
Column - I Column - II correct option.
Column - I Column - II
(a) Typhoid (i) Wuchereria (a) Gregarious, polyphagous (i) Asterias
(b) Pneumonia (ii) Plasmodium pest
(b) Adult with radial (ii) Scorpion
(c) Filariasis (iii) Salmonella symmetry and larva
with bilateral symmetry
(d) Malaria (iv) Haemophilus
(c) Book lungs (iii) Ctenoplana
(a) (b) (c) (d) (d) Bioluminescence (iv) Locusta
(1) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(2) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(2) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(3) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv) (3) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(4) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) (4) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
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60. Which is the important site of formation of 65. Match the following columns and select the
glycoproteins and glycolipids in eukaryotic cells ? correct option.
(1) Golgi bodies Column - I Column - II
(2) Polysomes (a) Bt cotton (i) Gene therapy
(3) Endoplasmic reticulum (b) Adenosine (ii) Cellular defence
(4) Peroxisomes deaminase
deficiency
61. The specific palindromic sequence which is
(c) RNAi (iii) Detection of HIV
recognized by EcoRI is :
infection
(1) 5' - CTTAAG - 3'
(d) PCR (iv) Bacillus
3' - GAATTC - 5'
thuringiensis
(2) 5' - GGATCC - 3'
(a) (b) (c) (d)
3' - CCTAGG - 5'
(1) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(3) 5' - GAATTC - 3' (2) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
3' - CTTAAG - 5' (3) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(4) 5' - GGAACC - 3' (4) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
3' - CCTTGG - 5' 66. Match the following columns and select the
correct option.
62. Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex occurs
Column - I Column - II
during :
(a) 6 - 15 pairs of (i) Trygon
(1) Diplotene
gill slits
(2) Leptotene
(b) Heterocercal (ii) Cyclostomes
(3) Pachytene
caudal fin
(4) Zygotene
(c) Air Bladder (iii) Chondrichthyes
63. Match the trophic levels with their correct species (d) Poison sting (iv) Osteichthyes
examples in grassland ecosystem. (a) (b) (c) (d)
(a) Fourth trophic level (i) Crow (1) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(2) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(b) Second trophic level (ii) Vulture
(3) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(c) First trophic level (iii) Rabbit (4) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(d) Third trophic level (iv) Grass 67. The process of growth is maximum during :
Select the correct option : (1) Senescence
(a) (b) (c) (d) (2) Dormancy
(3) Log phase
(1) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(4) Lag phase
(2) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
68. Identify the wrong statement with reference to
(3) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
immunity.
(4) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv) (1) Active immunity is quick and gives full
response.
64. How many true breeding pea plant varieties did (2) Foetus receives some antibodies from
Mendel select as pairs, which were similar except mother, it is an example for passive
in one character with contrasting traits ? immunity.
(1) 14 (3) When exposed to antigen (living or dead)
(2) 8 antibodies are produced in the host’s body.
It is called “Active immunity”.
(3) 4
(4) When ready-made antibodies are directly
(4) 2 given, it is called “Passive immunity”.
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69. Match the following columns and select the 74. The infectious stage of Plasmodium that enters
correct option. the human body is :
Column - I Column - II (1) Female gametocytes
(a) Floating Ribs (i) Located between (2) Male gametocytes
second and (3) Trophozoites
seventh ribs (4) Sporozoites
(b) Acromion (ii) Head of the
75. Which of the following statements is not
Humerus
correct ?
(c) Scapula (iii) Clavicle (1) The functional insulin has A and B chains
(d) Glenoid cavity (iv) Do not connect linked together by hydrogen bonds.
with the sternum (2) Genetically engineered insulin is produced
in E-Coli.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i) (3) In man insulin is synthesised as a
proinsulin.
(2) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(4) The proinsulin has an extra peptide called
(3) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii) C-peptide.
(4) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
76. In water hyacinth and water lily, pollination takes
70. If the distance between two consecutive base pairs place by :
is 0.34 nm and the total number of base pairs of a
DNA double helix in a typical mammalian cell is (1) wind and water
6.6×109 bp, then the length of the DNA is (2) insects and water
approximately :
(3) insects or wind
(1) 2.2 meters
(4) water currents only
(2) 2.7 meters
(3) 2.0 meters 77. Cuboidal epithelium with brush border of microvilli
(4) 2.5 meters is found in :
(1) proximal convoluted tubule of nephron
71. Presence of which of the following conditions in
(2) eustachian tube
urine are indicative of Diabetes Mellitus ?
(1) Ketonuria and Glycosuria (3) lining of intestine
(1) the head holds a small proportion of a nervous (2) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
system while the rest is situated along the
ventral part of its body. (3) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(4) the cockroach does not have nervous system. (3) Repolarisation of auricles
82. The process responsible for facilitating loss of water 86. Identify the wrong statement with reference to
in liquid form from the tip of grass blades at night the gene ‘I’ that controls ABO blood groups.
and in early morning is :
(1) When IA and IB are present together, they
(1) Imbibition express same type of sugar.
(2) Plasmolysis (2) Allele ‘i’ does not produce any sugar.
88. Match the following columns and select the (4) H2SO4, sulphuric acid
correct option.
Column - I Column - II
92. An increase in the concentration of the reactants
(a) Organ of Corti (i) Connects middle of a reaction leads to change in :
ear and pharynx
(1) threshold energy
(b) Cochlea (ii) Coiled part of the
(2) collision frequency
labyrinth
(c) Eustachian tube (iii) Attached to the (3) activation energy
oval window
(4) heat of reaction
(d) Stapes (iv) Located on the
basilar
93. Identify the incorrect match.
membrane
(a) (b) (c) (d) Name IUPAC Official Name
(1) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
(a) Unnilunium (i) Mendelevium
(2) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(3) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) (b) Unniltrium (ii) Lawrencium
(4) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(c) Unnilhexium (iii) Seaborgium
89. The ovary is half inferior in :
(d) Unununnium (iv) Darmstadtium
(1) Sunflower
(2) Plum (1) (c), (iii)
(3) Brinjal (2) (d), (iv)
(4) Mustard
(3) (a), (i)
90. Match the following :
(4) (b), (ii)
(a) Inhibitor of catalytic (i) Ricin
activity
94. A mixture of N2 and Ar gases in a cylinder contains
(b) Possess peptide bonds (ii) Malonate
7 g of N2 and 8 g of Ar. If the total pressure of the
(c) Cell wall material in (iii) Chitin mixture of the gases in the cylinder is 27 bar, the
fungi partial pressure of N2 is :
(d) Secondary metabolite (iv) Collagen
[Use atomic masses (in g mol−1) : N=14, Ar=40]
Choose the correct option from the following :
(a) (b) (c) (d) (1) 15 bar
(1) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(2) 18 bar
(2) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(3) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) (3) 9 bar
(4) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (4) 12 bar
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95. Reaction between benzaldehyde and acetophenone 98. Which of the following amine will give the
in presence of dilute NaOH is known as : carbylamine test ?
(1) Cross Cannizzaro’s reaction
(1)
(4)
4
(2) × 288 pm
(1) 2
3
(3) × 288 pm
4
2
(4) × 288 pm
4
(2)
107. Sucrose on hydrolysis gives :
(1) α-D-Glucose+β-D-Fructose
(2) α-D-Fructose+β-D-Fructose
(3) β-D-Glucose+α-D-Fructose
(4) α-D-Glucose+β-D-Glucose
(3)
108. Which of the following is not correct about carbon
monoxide ?
(1) The carboxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin
bound to CO) is less stable than
oxyhaemoglobin.
(2) It is produced due to incomplete combustion.
(4)
(3) It forms carboxyhaemoglobin.
(4) It reduces oxygen carrying ability of blood.
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109. The mixture which shows positive deviation from 111. The freezing point depression constant (Kf) of
Raoult’s law is : benzene is 5.12 K kg mol−1. The freezing point
depression for the solution of molality 0.078 m
(1) Acetone+Chloroform containing a non-electrolyte solute in benzene is
(rounded off upto two decimal places) :
(2) Chloroethane+Bromoethane
(1) 0.40 K
(3) Ethanol+Acetone
(2) 0.60 K
(4) Benzene+Toluene (3) 0.20 K
(4) 0.80 K
110. Identify compound X in the following sequence of
reactions : 112. Which of the following is a cationic detergent ?
(1) Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide
(2) Sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate
(3) Sodium lauryl sulphate
(4) Sodium stearate
CH4(g)+4Cl2(g) → CCl4(l)+4HCl(g)
(1) −4 to +4
(2) 0 to −4
(4)
(3) +4 to +4
(4) 0 to +4
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116. Elimination reaction of 2-Bromo-pentane to form 121. Urea reacts with water to form A which will
pent-2-ene is : decompose to form B. B when passed through
(a) β-Elimination reaction Cu2+ (aq), deep blue colour solution C is formed.
What is the formula of C from the following ?
(b) Follows Zaitsev rule
(c) Dehydrohalogenation reaction (1) Cu(OH)2
(d) Dehydration reaction (2) CuCO3⋅Cu(OH)2
(1) (b), (c), (d) (3) CuSO4
(2) (a), (b), (d) (4) [Cu(NH3)4]2+
(3) (a), (b), (c)
(4) (a), (c), (d) 122. Reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium
chloride followed by hydrolysis will give :
117. Hydrolysis of sucrose is given by the following
(1) Tert. butyl alcohol
reaction.
(2) Isobutyl alcohol
Sucrose+H2O ⇌ Glucose+Fructose
(3) Isopropyl alcohol
If the equilibrium constant (Kc) is 2×1013 at
(4) Sec. butyl alcohol
300 K, the value of ∆rGs at the same temperature
will be :
(1) 8.314 J mol−1K−1×300 K×ln(3×1013) 123. The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in
175
(2) −8.314 J mol−1K−1×300 K×ln(4×1013) 71 Lu , respectively, are :
(3) −8.314 J mol−1K−1×300 K×ln(2×1013) (1) 71, 71 and 104
(4) 8.314 J mol−1K−1×300 K×ln(2×1013)
(2) 175, 104 and 71
118. Match the following : (3) 71, 104 and 71
Oxide Nature (4) 104, 71 and 71
(a) CO (i) Basic
124. Which of the following alkane cannot be made in
(b) BaO (ii) Neutral
good yield by Wurtz reaction ?
(c) Al2O3 (iii) Acidic
(1) n-Heptane
(d) Cl2O7 (iv) Amphoteric
Which of the following is correct option ? (2) n-Butane
(a) (b) (c) (d) (3) n-Hexane
(1) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) (4) 2,3-Dimethylbutane
(2) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) 125. HCl was passed through a solution of CaCl2, MgCl2
(4) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) and NaCl. Which of the following compound(s)
crystallise(s) ?
119. Identify a molecule which does not exist. (1) Only MgCl2
(1) C2 (2) NaCl, MgCl2 and CaCl2
(2) O2
(3) Both MgCl2 and CaCl2
(3) He2
(4) Only NaCl
(4) Li2
120. The number of Faradays(F) required to produce 126. Measuring Zeta potential is useful in determining
20 g of calcium from molten CaCl2 (Atomic mass which property of colloidal solution ?
of Ca=40 g mol−1) is : (1) Stability of the colloidal particles
(1) 3
(2) Size of the colloidal particles
(2) 4
(3) Viscosity
(3) 1
(4) 2 (4) Solubility
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127. Find out the solubility of Ni(OH)2 in 0.1 M NaOH. 132. Which of the following set of molecules will have
Given that the ionic product of Ni(OH)2 is zero dipole moment ?
2×10−15.
(1) Nitrogen trifluoride, beryllium difluoride,
(1) 1×10−13 M
water, 1,3-dichlorobenzene
(2) 1×108 M
(3) 2×10−13 M (2) Boron trifluoride, beryllium difluoride,
carbon dioxide, 1,4-dichlorobenzene
(4) 2×10−8 M
(3) Ammonia, beryllium difluoride, water,
128. For the reaction, 2Cl(g) → Cl2(g), the correct 1,4-dichlorobenzene
option is :
(4) Boron trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon
(1) ∆rH < 0 and ∆rS > 0
dioxide, 1,3-dichlorobenzene
(2) ∆rH < 0 and ∆rS < 0
(3) ∆rH > 0 and ∆rS > 0
133. The correct option for free expansion of an ideal
(4) ∆rH > 0 and ∆rS < 0
gas under adiabatic condition is :
129. The calculated spin only magnetic moment of Cr2+ (1) q < 0, ∆T=0 and w=0
ion is :
(1) 5.92 BM (2) q > 0, ∆T > 0 and w > 0
(2) 2.84 BM
(3) q=0, ∆T=0 and w=0
(3) 3.87 BM
(4) q=0, ∆T < 0 and w > 0
(4) 4.90 BM
137. The increase in the width of the depletion region 141. In Young’s double slit experiment, if the separation
in a p-n junction diode is due to : between coherent sources is halved and the
distance of the screen from the coherent sources is
(1) both forward bias and reverse bias doubled, then the fringe width becomes :
(2) increase in forward current (1) four times
(3) forward bias only
(2) one-fourth
(4) reverse bias only
(3) double
(1) 1.0
(2) −1.0
(4)
(3) zero
(4) 0.5
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143. A long solenoid of 50 cm length having 100 turns 147. For transistor action, which of the following
carries a current of 2.5 A. The magnetic field at statements is correct ?
the centre of the solenoid is : (1) Both emitter junction as well as the collector
junction are forward biased.
(µ0=4π×10−7 T m A−1)
(2) The base region must be very thin and lightly
(1) 6.28×10−5 T doped.
(2) 3.14×10−5 T (3) Base, emitter and collector regions should
have same doping concentrations.
(3) 6.28×10−4 T
(4) Base, emitter and collector regions should
(4) 3.14×10−4 T have same size.
(2) 1.0 mm 150. The ratio of contributions made by the electric field
and magnetic field components to the intensity of
(3) 0.01 mm
an electromagnetic wave is : (c=speed of
(4) 0.25 mm electromagnetic waves)
(1) 1:c
146. Two bodies of mass 4 kg and 6 kg are tied to the (2) 1 : c2
ends of a massless string. The string passes over (3) c:1
a pulley which is frictionless (see figure). The (4) 1:1
acceleration of the system in terms of acceleration 151. An iron rod of susceptibility 599 is subjected to a
due to gravity (g) is : magnetising field of 1200 A m −1 . The
permeability of the material of the rod is :
(µ0=4π×10−7 T m A−1)
(1) 2.4π×10−5 T m A−1
(2) 2.4π×10−7 T m A−1
(3) 2.4π×10−4 T m A−1
(4) 8.0×10−5 T m A−1
(3) 33 cm and :
(4) 50 cm 101
(1) 36 Kr
103
155. A spherical conductor of radius 10 cm has a charge (2) 36 Kr
of 3.2×10−7 C distributed uniformly. What is (3) 144
56 Ba
the magnitude of electric field at a point 15 cm
91
from the centre of the sphere ? (4) 40 Zr
1
= 9× 109 N m2 /C2 161. A short electric dipole has a dipole moment of
4 π 0
16×10−9 C m. The electric potential due to the
(1) 6
1.28×10 N/C
dipole at a point at a distance of 0.6 m from the
(2) 1.28×107 N/C
centre of the dipole, situated on a line making an
(3) 1.28×104 N/C
angle of 608 with the dipole axis is :
(4) 1.28×105 N/C
1
= 9× 109 N m2 /C2
156. Assume that light of wavelength 600 nm is coming
4 π0
from a star. The limit of resolution of telescope
whose objective has a diameter of 2 m is : (1) 400 V
(1) 7.32×10−7 rad (2) zero
(2) 6.00×10−7 rad (3) 50 V
(3) 3.66×10−7 rad (4) 200 V
(4) 1.83×10−7 rad
162. A cylinder contains hydrogen gas at pressure of
157. A charged particle having drift velocity of
249 kPa and temperature 278C.
7.5×10 −4 m s −1 in an electric field of
3×10−10 Vm−1, has a mobility in m2 V−1 s−1 Its density is : (R=8.3 J mol−1 K−1)
of :
(1) 0.1 kg/m3
(1) 2.5×10−6
(2) 2.25×10−15 (2) 0.02 kg/m3
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1. Which of the following refer to correct example(s) 5. Experimental verification of the chromosomal
of organisms which have evolved due to changes theory of inheritance was done by :
in environment brought about by anthropogenic
(1) Sutton
action ?
(2) Boveri
(a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands.
(3) Morgan
(b) Herbicide resistant weeds.
(4) Mendel
(c) Drug resistant eukaryotes.
6. Which of the following pairs is of unicellular
(d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals algae ?
like dogs.
(1) Gelidium and Gracilaria
(1) (a) and (c) (2) Anabaena and Volvox
(2) (b), (c) and (d) (3) Chlorella and Spirulina
(3) only (d) (4) Laminaria and Sargassum
(4) only (a)
7. Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine
and caffeine are produced by plants for their :
2. Meiotic division of the secondary oocyte is
completed : (1) Growth response
(c) Seed inside the fruit 10. The process responsible for facilitating loss of water
in liquid form from the tip of grass blades at night
(d) Embryo sac inside the ovule and in early morning is :
(1) (a), (b) and (c) (1) Root pressure
(2) (c) and (d) (2) Imbibition
(3) (a) and (d) (3) Plasmolysis
(4) (a) only (4) Transpiration
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11. From his experiments, S.L. Miller produced amino 16. In light reaction, plastoquinone facilitates the
acids by mixing the following in a closed flask : transfer of electrons from :
(1) CH3, H2, NH4 and water vapor at 8008C (1) Cytb6f complex to PS-I
(2) CH4, H2, NH3 and water vapor at 6008C (2) PS-I to NADP+
(3) CH3, H2, NH3 and water vapor at 6008C (3) PS-I to ATP synthase
(4) CH4, H2, NH3 and water vapor at 8008C (4) PS-II to Cytb6f complex
12. In relation to Gross primary productivity and Net 17. Match the following diseases with the causative
primary productivity of an ecosystem, which one organism and select the correct option.
of the following statements is correct ?
Column - I Column - II
(1) Gross primary productivity is always more
than net primary productivity. (a) Typhoid (i) Wuchereria
(2) Gross primary productivity and Net primary (b) Pneumonia (ii) Plasmodium
productivity are one and same.
(c) Filariasis (iii) Salmonella
(3) There is no relationship between Gross
primary productivity and Net primary (d) Malaria (iv) Haemophilus
productivity.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(4) Gross primary productivity is always less
than net primary productivity. (1) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(2) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
13. The sequence that controls the copy number of the (3) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
linked DNA in the vector, is termed :
(4) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(1) Ori site
(2) Palindromic sequence 18. Match the following columns and select the
(3) Recognition site correct option.
21. Which of the following is not an inhibitory (3) Renal calculi and Hyperglycaemia
substance governing seed dormancy ? (4) Uremia and Ketonuria
(1) Abscisic acid
26. Ray florets have :
(2) Phenolic acid
(1) Superior ovary
(3) Para-ascorbic acid
(2) Hypogynous ovary
(4) Gibberellic acid (3) Half inferior ovary
(4) Inferior ovary
22. Name the enzyme that facilitates opening of DNA
helix during transcription. 27. Identify the substances having glycosidic bond and
peptide bond, respectively in their structure :
(1) DNA helicase
(1) Glycerol, trypsin
(2) DNA polymerase
(2) Cellulose, lecithin
(3) RNA polymerase (3) Inulin, insulin
(4) DNA ligase (4) Chitin, cholesterol
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28. Which of the following statements is not 33. Which of the following regions of the globe exhibits
correct ? highest species diversity ?
(1) The proinsulin has an extra peptide called (1) Madagascar
C-peptide.
(2) Himalayas
(2) The functional insulin has A and B chains
(3) Amazon forests
linked together by hydrogen bonds.
(4) Western Ghats of India
(3) Genetically engineered insulin is produced
in E-Coli.
34. Which of the following is put into Anaerobic sludge
(4) In man insulin is synthesised as a digester for further sewage treatment ?
proinsulin.
(1) Floating debris
29. Some dividing cells exit the cell cycle and enter (2) Effluents of primary treatment
vegetative inactive stage. This is called quiescent
(3) Activated sludge
stage (G0). This process occurs at the end of :
(4) Primary sludge
(1) G1 phase
(2) S phase
35. Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex occurs
(3) G2 phase during :
31. The QRS complex in a standard ECG represents : (4) Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Genital herpes
(3) GIFT and ICSI 45. Which is the important site of formation of
glycoproteins and glycolipids in eukaryotic cells ?
(4) ZIFT and IUT (1) Peroxisomes
(2) Golgi bodies
41. Select the correct match. (3) Polysomes
(1) Phenylketonuria - Autosomal (4) Endoplasmic reticulum
dominant trait
46. Select the correct events that occur during
(2) Sickle cell anaemia - Autosomal inspiration.
recessive trait,
chromosome-11 (a) Contraction of diaphragm
42. Which of the following is not an attribute of a (1) (c) and (d)
population ? (2) (a), (b) and (d)
(1) Natality (3) only (d)
(4) (a) and (b)
(2) Mortality
(3) Species interaction 47. The roots that originate from the base of the stem
are :
(4) Sex ratio (1) Primary roots
(2) Prop roots
43. The oxygenation activity of RuBisCo enzyme in (3) Lateral roots
photorespiration leads to the formation of :
(4) Fibrous roots
(1) 1 molecule of 3-C compound
48. The ovary is half inferior in :
(2) 1 molecule of 6-C compound
(1) Mustard
(3) 1 molecule of 4-C compound and 1 molecule (2) Sunflower
of 2-C compound
(3) Plum
(4) 2 molecules of 3-C compound (4) Brinjal
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49. Match the following columns and select the 54. Identify the wrong statement with regard to
correct option. Restriction Enzymes.
Column - I Column - II (1) They cut the strand of DNA at palindromic
(a) Floating Ribs (i) Located between sites.
second and
(2) They are useful in genetic engineering.
seventh ribs
(3) Sticky ends can be joined by using DNA
(b) Acromion (ii) Head of the
ligases.
Humerus
(4) Each restriction enzyme functions by
(c) Scapula (iii) Clavicle
inspecting the length of a DNA sequence.
(d) Glenoid cavity (iv) Do not connect
with the sternum
55. Flippers of Penguins and Dolphins are examples
(a) (b) (c) (d) of :
(1) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(2) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i) (1) Convergent evolution
(3) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(2) Industrial melanism
(4) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(3) Natural selection
50. If the head of cockroach is removed, it may live for
few days because : (4) Adaptive radiation
(1) the cockroach does not have nervous system.
(2) the head holds a small proportion of a nervous 56. Identify the wrong statement with reference to
system while the rest is situated along the transport of oxygen.
ventral part of its body.
(3) the head holds a 1/3rd of a nervous system (1) Partial pressure of CO2 can interfere with
while the rest is situated along the dorsal O2 binding with haemoglobin.
part of its body. (2) Higher H+ conc. in alveoli favours the
(4) the supra-oesophageal ganglia of the formation of oxyhaemoglobin.
cockroach are situated in ventral part of
abdomen. (3) Low pCO2 in alveoli favours the formation
of oxyhaemoglobin.
51. Identify the incorrect statement.
(1) Sapwood is involved in conduction of water (4) Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is
and minerals from root to leaf. mainly related to partial pressure of O2.
(2) Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem
and is lighter in colour.
57. Identify the wrong statement with reference to
(3) Due to deposition of tannins, resins, oils etc., the gene ‘I’ that controls ABO blood groups.
heart wood is dark in colour.
(4) Heart wood does not conduct water but gives (1) A person will have only two of the three
mechanical support. alleles.
52. Bt cotton variety that was developed by the (2) When IA and IB are present together, they
introduction of toxin gene of Bacillus thuringiensis express same type of sugar.
(Bt) is resistant to :
(3) Allele ‘i’ does not produce any sugar.
(1) Fungal diseases
(2) Plant nematodes (4) The gene (I) has three alleles.
(3) Insect predators
(4) Insect pests
58. Identify the basic amino acid from the following.
53. The number of substrate level phosphorylations
in one turn of citric acid cycle is : (1) Glutamic Acid
(1) One (2) Lysine
(2) Two
(3) Three (3) Valine
(4) Zero (4) Tyrosine
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59. Name the plant growth regulator which upon 63. Which of the following would help in prevention of
spraying on sugarcane crop, increases the length diuresis ?
of stem, thus increasing the yield of sugarcane
(1) Reabsorption of Na+ and water from renal
crop.
tubules due to aldosterone
(1) Gibberellin
(2) Ethylene (2) Atrial natriuretic factor causes
vasoconstriction
(3) Abscisic acid
(4) Cytokinin (3) Decrease in secretion of renin by JG cells
60. Match the organism with its use in biotechnology. (4) More water reabsorption due to
undersecretion of ADH
(a) Bacillus (i) Cloning vector
thuringiensis
64. Choose the correct pair from the following :
(b) Thermus (ii) Construction of
aquaticus first rDNA (1) Polymerases - Break the DNA into
molecule fragments
(c) Agrobacterium (iii) DNA polymerase (2) Nucleases - Separate the two strands
tumefaciens of DNA
(d) Salmonella (iv) Cry proteins (3) Exonucleases - Make cuts at specific
typhimurium positions within DNA
Select the correct option from the following :
(a) (b) (c) (d) (4) Ligases - Join the two DNA
(1) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii) molecules
(2) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(3) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) 65. Identify the correct statement with reference to
(4) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i) human digestive system.
(1) Serosa is the innermost layer of the
61. Which of the following statements is correct ?
alimentary canal.
(1) Adenine pairs with thymine through one
H-bond. (2) Ileum is a highly coiled part.
(2) Adenine pairs with thymine through three (3) Vermiform appendix arises from duodenum.
H-bonds.
(3) Adenine does not pair with thymine. (4) Ileum opens into small intestine.
(4) Adenine pairs with thymine through two
H-bonds. 66. Embryological support for evolution was
disapproved by :
62. Match the following columns and select the
correct option. (1) Alfred Wallace
Column - I Column - II (2) Charles Darwin
(a) Gregarious, polyphagous (i) Asterias (3) Oparin
pest
(4) Karl Ernst von Baer
(b) Adult with radial (ii) Scorpion
symmetry and larva
with bilateral symmetry 67. Which of the following hormone levels will cause
(c) Book lungs (iii) Ctenoplana release of ovum (ovulation) from the graffian
(d) Bioluminescence (iv) Locusta follicle ?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (1) High concentration of Progesterone
(1) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(2) Low concentration of LH
(2) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(3) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv) (3) Low concentration of FSH
(4) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv) (4) High concentration of Estrogen
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68. The specific palindromic sequence which is 74. The enzyme enterokinase helps in conversion of :
recognized by EcoRI is : (1) trypsinogen into trypsin
(1) 5' - GGAACC - 3' (2) caseinogen into casein
3' - CCTTGG - 5' (3) pepsinogen into pepsin
(2) 5' - CTTAAG - 3' (4) protein into polypeptides
3' - GAATTC - 5'
75. Match the following with respect to meiosis :
(3) 5' - GGATCC - 3'
(a) Zygotene (i) Terminalization
3' - CCTAGG - 5'
(4) 5' - GAATTC - 3' (b) Pachytene (ii) Chiasmata
(b) Zona pellucida (ii) Human Chorionic 85. Match the following columns and select the
Gonadotropin correct option.
(hCG) Column - I Column - II
(c) Bulbo-urethral (iii) Layer of the ovum
(a) Bt cotton (i) Gene therapy
glands
(b) Adenosine (ii) Cellular defence
(d) Leydig cells (iv) Lubrication of the
deaminase
Penis
deficiency
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (iv) (ii) (iii) (c) RNAi (iii) Detection of HIV
(2) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i) infection
(3) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) (d) PCR (iv) Bacillus
(4) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
thuringiensis
81. In water hyacinth and water lily, pollination takes (a) (b) (c) (d)
place by :
(1) water currents only (1) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(2) wind and water (2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(3) insects and water (3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(4) insects or wind (4) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
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86. Match the following columns and select the 90. Match the trophic levels with their correct species
correct option. examples in grassland ecosystem.
Column - I Column - II (a) Fourth trophic level (i) Crow
(a) Organ of Corti (i) Connects middle (b) Second trophic level (ii) Vulture
ear and pharynx
(c) First trophic level (iii) Rabbit
(b) Cochlea (ii) Coiled part of the
labyrinth (d) Third trophic level (iv) Grass
(c) Eustachian tube (iii) Attached to the Select the correct option :
oval window (a) (b) (c) (d)
(d) Stapes (iv) Located on the (1) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
basilar (2) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
membrane (3) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (4) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(1) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(2) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii) 91. A screw gauge has least count of 0.01 mm and
there are 50 divisions in its circular scale.
(3) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(4) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) The pitch of the screw gauge is :
(1) 0.25 mm
87. Which one of the following is the most abundant
protein in the animals ? (2) 0.5 mm
(1) Collagen (3) 1.0 mm
(2) Lectin (4) 0.01 mm
(3) Insulin
(4) Haemoglobin 92. The mean free path for a gas, with molecular
diameter d and number density n can be expressed
88. Identify the wrong statement with reference to as :
immunity.
1
(1) When ready-made antibodies are directly (1)
given, it is called “Passive immunity”. 2 n πd2
(1) 2.05 A
(2) 2.5 A
(2)
(3) 25.1 A
(4) 1.7 A
(3)
99. A ball is thrown vertically downward with a
velocity of 20 m/s from the top of a tower. It hits
the ground after some time with a velocity of
80 m/s. The height of the tower is : (g=10 m/s2)
(2) 320 m
(3) 300 m
96. A wire of length L, area of cross section A is hanging
(4) 360 m
from a fixed support. The length of the wire
changes to L1 when mass M is suspended from its
free end. The expression for Young’s modulus is :
100. An electron is accelerated from rest through a
Mg(L1 − L) potential difference of V volt. If the de Broglie
(1) wavelength of the electron is 1.227×10−2 nm, the
AL
potential difference is :
MgL
(2) AL1 (1) 102 V
121. A resistance wire connected in the left gap of a 126. The quantities of heat required to raise the
metre bridge balances a 10 Ω resistance in the temperature of two solid copper spheres of radii
right gap at a point which divides the bridge wire
in the ratio 3 : 2. If the length of the resistance r1 and r2 (r1=1.5 r2) through 1 K are in the
wire is 1.5 m, then the length of 1 Ω of the ratio :
resistance wire is :
9
(1) 1.0×10−1 m (1)
4
(2) 1.5×10−1 m 3
(2)
(3) 1.5×10−2 m 2
(4) 1.0×10−2 m 5
(3)
3
122. The energy required to break one bond in DNA is 27
10−20 J. This value in eV is nearly : (4)
8
(1) 0.6
127. The average thermal energy for a mono-atomic gas
(2) 0.06
is : (kB is Boltzmann constant and T, absolute
(3) 0.006
temperature)
(4) 6
3
(1) kBT
235 2
123. When a uranium isotope 92 U is bombarded with
5
a neutron, it generates 89
36 Kr , three neutrons (2) kBT
2
and :
7
91 (3) kBT
(1) 40 Zr 2
(2) 101 1
36 Kr (4) kBT
2
103
(3) 36 Kr
144
(4) 56 Ba 128. A series LCR circuit is connected to an ac voltage
source. When L is removed from the circuit, the
124. Two cylinders A and B of equal capacity are phase difference between current and voltage
connected to each other via a stop cock. A contains π
an ideal gas at standard temperature and pressure. is . If instead C is removed from the circuit,
3
B is completely evacuated. The entire system is π
thermally insulated. The stop cock is suddenly the phase difference is again between current
3
opened. The process is : and voltage. The power factor of the circuit is :
(1) adiabatic (1) 0.5
(2) isochoric (2) 1.0
(3) isobaric (3) −1.0
(4) isothermal (4) zero
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129. Two particles of mass 5 kg and 10 kg respectively 135. Find the torque about the origin when a force of
are attached to the two ends of a rigid rod of length ∧
1 m with negligible mass. 3 j N acts on a particle whose position vector is
∧
The centre of mass of the system from the 5 kg 2k m .
∧
particle is nearly at a distance of : (1) 6j Nm
(1) 50 cm ∧
(2) 67 cm (2) −6 i N m
(3) 80 cm ∧
(3) 6k N m
(4) 33 cm
∧
130. The phase difference between displacement and (4) 6i N m
acceleration of a particle in a simple harmonic 136. The mixture which shows positive deviation from
motion is : Raoult’s law is :
3π (1) Benzene+Toluene
(1) rad
2 (2) Acetone+Chloroform
π (3) Chloroethane+Bromoethane
(2) rad
2 (4) Ethanol+Acetone
(3) zero
(4) π rad 137. Which of the following is not correct about carbon
131. The Brewsters angle ib for an interface should be : monoxide ?
(1) 308 < ib < 458 (1) It reduces oxygen carrying ability of blood.
(2) 458 < ib < 908 (2) The carboxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin
(3) ib = 908 bound to CO) is less stable than
(4) 08 < ib < 308 oxyhaemoglobin.
132. Dimensions of stress are : (3) It is produced due to incomplete combustion.
(1) [ M L2 T−2 ] (4) It forms carboxyhaemoglobin.
(2) [ M L0T−2 ]
(3) [ M L−1 T−2 ] 138. The number of Faradays(F) required to produce
(4) [ M L T−2 ] 20 g of calcium from molten CaCl2 (Atomic mass
of Ca=40 g mol−1) is :
133. The color code of a resistance is given below : (1) 2
(2) 3
(3) 4
(4) 1
164. Anisole on cleavage with HI gives : Which of the following is correct option ?
(3) Hyperconjugation
(1) Li2
(2) C2
(3) O2 (4)
(4) He2
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175. Reaction between acetone and methylmagnesium 179. Identify compound X in the following sequence of
chloride followed by hydrolysis will give : reactions :
(1) 12 bar
(2)
(2) 15 bar
(3) 18 bar
(4) 9 bar
(3)
177. An increase in the concentration of the reactants
of a reaction leads to change in :
(3) 1×108 M
-o0o-
(4) 2×10−13 M
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1. The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in 7. The mixture which shows positive deviation from
175 Raoult’s law is :
71 Lu , respectively, are :
(1) Chloroethane+Bromoethane
(1) 175, 104 and 71
(2) Ethanol+Acetone
(2) 71, 104 and 71
(3) 104, 71 and 71 (3) Benzene+Toluene
2. The following metal ion activates many enzymes, 8. The calculated spin only magnetic moment of Cr2+
participates in the oxidation of glucose to produce ion is :
ATP and with Na, is responsible for the
transmission of nerve signals. (1) 2.84 BM
(1) Potassium (2) 3.87 BM
(2) Iron (3) 4.90 BM
(3) Copper (4) 5.92 BM
(4) Calcium
9. A tertiary butyl carbocation is more stable than a
3. Which of the following is not correct about carbon secondary butyl carbocation because of which of
monoxide ? the following ?
(1) It is produced due to incomplete combustion. (1) Hyperconjugation
(2) It forms carboxyhaemoglobin.
(2) −I effect of −CH3 groups
(3) It reduces oxygen carrying ability of blood.
(3) +R effect of −CH3 groups
(4) The carboxyhaemoglobin (haemoglobin
bound to CO) is less stable than (4) −R effect of −CH3 groups
oxyhaemoglobin.
10. The correct option for free expansion of an ideal
4. Which one of the followings has maximum number gas under adiabatic condition is :
of atoms ?
(1) q > 0, ∆T > 0 and w > 0
(1) 1 g of Li(s) [Atomic mass of Li=7]
(2) q=0, ∆T=0 and w=0
(2) 1 g of Ag(s) [Atomic mass of Ag=108]
(3) 1 g of Mg(s) [Atomic mass of Mg=24] (3) q=0, ∆T < 0 and w > 0
(4) 1 g of O2(g) [Atomic mass of O=16] (4) q < 0, ∆T=0 and w=0
(2)
23. An element has a body centered cubic (bcc)
structure with a cell edge of 288 pm. The atomic
radius is :
4
(1) × 288 pm
2
(3)
3
(2) × 288 pm
4
2
(3) × 288 pm
4
4
(4) (4) × 288 pm
3
(3) 2
(4) (4) 3
53. Identify the wrong statement with reference to 58. Cuboidal epithelium with brush border of microvilli
the gene ‘I’ that controls ABO blood groups. is found in :
(1) Allele ‘i’ does not produce any sugar. (1) eustachian tube
(2) The gene (I) has three alleles. (2) lining of intestine
(3) A person will have only two of the three (3) ducts of salivary glands
alleles.
(4) proximal convoluted tubule of nephron
(4) When IA and IB are present together, they
express same type of sugar.
59. The transverse section of a plant shows following
anatomical features :
54. Dissolution of the synaptonemal complex occurs
during : (a) Large number of scattered vascular bundles
surrounded by bundle sheath.
(1) Leptotene
(2) Pachytene (b) Large conspicuous parenchymatous ground
tissue.
(3) Zygotene
(c) Vascular bundles conjoint and closed.
(4) Diplotene
(d) Phloem parenchyma absent.
55. Which of the following is put into Anaerobic sludge Identify the category of plant and its part :
digester for further sewage treatment ?
(1) Dicotyledonous root
(1) Activated sludge
(2) Monocotyledonous stem
(2) Primary sludge
(3) Monocotyledonous root
(3) Floating debris
(4) Effluents of primary treatment (4) Dicotyledonous stem
56. Which of the following statements are true for 60. By which method was a new breed ‘Hisardale’ of
the phylum-Chordata ? sheep formed by using Bikaneri ewes and Marino
rams ?
(a) In Urochordata notochord extends from
head to tail and it is present throughout (1) Inbreeding
their life.
(2) Out crossing
(b) In Vertebrata notochord is present during
the embryonic period only. (3) Mutational breeding
72. Match the following columns and select the 77. How many true breeding pea plant varieties did
correct option. Mendel select as pairs, which were similar except
in one character with contrasting traits ?
Column - I Column - II
(1) 8
(a) Pituitary gland (i) Grave’s disease
(2) 4
(b) Thyroid gland (ii) Diabetes mellitus
(3) 2
(c) Adrenal gland (iii) Diabetes insipidus (4) 14
(d) Pancreas (iv) Addison’s disease
78. In gel electrophoresis, separated DNA fragments
(a) (b) (c) (d) can be visualized with the help of :
(1) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(1) Ethidium bromide in infrared radiation
(2) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(2) Acetocarmine in bright blue light
(3) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(3) Ethidium bromide in UV radiation
(4) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(4) Acetocarmine in UV radiation
73. Which of the following is not an inhibitory
substance governing seed dormancy ? 79. Identify the basic amino acid from the following.
(a) Typhoid (i) Wuchereria 85. Bt cotton variety that was developed by the
introduction of toxin gene of Bacillus thuringiensis
(b) Pneumonia (ii) Plasmodium (Bt) is resistant to :
(3) Nitrate alone 102. Which of the following refer to correct example(s)
of organisms which have evolved due to changes
(4) Ammonia and oxygen in environment brought about by anthropogenic
action ?
99. Match the following columns and select the (a) Darwin’s Finches of Galapagos islands.
correct option.
(b) Herbicide resistant weeds.
Column - I Column - II
(c) Drug resistant eukaryotes.
(a) 6 - 15 pairs of (i) Trygon
gill slits (d) Man-created breeds of domesticated animals
like dogs.
(b) Heterocercal (ii) Cyclostomes
(1) only (d)
caudal fin
(2) only (a)
(c) Air Bladder (iii) Chondrichthyes
(3) (a) and (c)
(d) Poison sting (iv) Osteichthyes
(4) (b), (c) and (d)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii) 103. Which of the following hormone levels will cause
release of ovum (ovulation) from the graffian
(2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) follicle ?
108. Embryological support for evolution was (3) Columnar epithelial cells
disapproved by : (4) Chondrocytes
(1) Oparin
(2) Karl Ernst von Baer 115. Which of the following statements about inclusion
bodies is incorrect ?
(3) Alfred Wallace
(1) These represent reserve material in
(4) Charles Darwin cytoplasm.
(2) They are not bound by any membrane.
109. Presence of which of the following conditions in
urine are indicative of Diabetes Mellitus ? (3) These are involved in ingestion of food
particles.
(1) Renal calculi and Hyperglycaemia
(4) They lie free in the cytoplasm.
(2) Uremia and Ketonuria
(3) Uremia and Renal Calculi 116. Name the plant growth regulator which upon
(4) Ketonuria and Glycosuria spraying on sugarcane crop, increases the length
of stem, thus increasing the yield of sugarcane
110. The enzyme enterokinase helps in conversion of : crop.
(1) pepsinogen into pepsin (1) Abscisic acid
(2) protein into polypeptides (2) Cytokinin
(3) trypsinogen into trypsin (3) Gibberellin
(4) caseinogen into casein (4) Ethylene
15 H2
117. Identify the correct statement with reference to 122. Which is the important site of formation of
human digestive system. glycoproteins and glycolipids in eukaryotic cells ?
(1) Vermiform appendix arises from duodenum. (1) Polysomes
(2) Ileum opens into small intestine. (2) Endoplasmic reticulum
(3) Serosa is the innermost layer of the (3) Peroxisomes
alimentary canal.
(4) Golgi bodies
(4) Ileum is a highly coiled part.
123. Identify the correct statement with regard to
118. The ovary is half inferior in : G1 phase (Gap 1) of interphase.
(1) Plum (1) Nuclear Division takes place.
(2) Brinjal (2) DNA synthesis or replication takes place.
(3) Mustard
(3) Reorganisation of all cell components takes
(4) Sunflower place.
(4) Cell is metabolically active, grows but does
119. The infectious stage of Plasmodium that enters not replicate its DNA.
the human body is :
(1) Male gametocytes 124. The first phase of translation is :
(2) Trophozoites (1) Recognition of an anti-codon
(3) Sporozoites (2) Binding of mRNA to ribosome
(4) Female gametocytes (3) Recognition of DNA molecule
120. Identify the wrong statement with reference to (4) Aminoacylation of tRNA
immunity.
125. Name the enzyme that facilitates opening of DNA
(1) Foetus receives some antibodies from
helix during transcription.
mother, it is an example for passive
immunity. (1) RNA polymerase
(2) When exposed to antigen (living or dead) (2) DNA ligase
antibodies are produced in the host’s body. (3) DNA helicase
It is called “Active immunity”.
(4) DNA polymerase
(3) When ready-made antibodies are directly
given, it is called “Passive immunity”.
126. The roots that originate from the base of the stem
(4) Active immunity is quick and gives full are :
response.
(1) Lateral roots
121. Match the trophic levels with their correct species (2) Fibrous roots
examples in grassland ecosystem. (3) Primary roots
(a) Fourth trophic level (i) Crow (4) Prop roots
(b) Second trophic level (ii) Vulture
127. Identify the wrong statement with reference to
(c) First trophic level (iii) Rabbit transport of oxygen.
(d) Third trophic level (iv) Grass (1) Low pCO2 in alveoli favours the formation
of oxyhaemoglobin.
Select the correct option :
(2) Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is
(a) (b) (c) (d)
mainly related to partial pressure of O2.
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(3) Partial pressure of CO2 can interfere with
(2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) O2 binding with haemoglobin.
(3) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv) (4) Higher H+ conc. in alveoli favours the
(4) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) formation of oxyhaemoglobin.
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128. Select the correct statement. 134. Which of the following statements is correct ?
(1) Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia. (1) Adenine does not pair with thymine.
(2) Adenine pairs with thymine through two
(2) Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.
H-bonds.
(3) Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia. (3) Adenine pairs with thymine through one
(4) Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and H-bond.
adipocytes. (4) Adenine pairs with thymine through three
H-bonds.
129. Bilaterally symmetrical and acoelomate animals
are exemplified by : 135. Match the following columns and select the
correct option.
(1) Annelida
Column - I Column - II
(2) Ctenophora
(a) Eosinophils (i) Immune response
(3) Platyhelminthes
(b) Basophils (ii) Phagocytosis
(4) Aschelminthes
(c) Neutrophils (iii) Release
130. The oxygenation activity of RuBisCo enzyme in histaminase,
photorespiration leads to the formation of : destructive
enzymes
(1) 1 molecule of 4-C compound and 1 molecule
of 2-C compound (d) Lymphocytes (iv) Release granules
(2) 2 molecules of 3-C compound containing
(3) 1 molecule of 3-C compound histamine
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(4) 1 molecule of 6-C compound
(1) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
131. Which one of the following is the most abundant (2) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
protein in the animals ? (3) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(1) Insulin (4) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
160. Two bodies of mass 4 kg and 6 kg are tied to the 164. The mean free path for a gas, with molecular
ends of a massless string. The string passes over diameter d and number density n can be expressed
a pulley which is frictionless (see figure). The as :
acceleration of the system in terms of acceleration
due to gravity (g) is : 1
(1) 2 2 2
2n π d
1
(2)
2 n πd
1
(3)
2 n πd2
(1) g/10 1
(4)
(2) g 2 n2 πd2
(3) g/2
(4) g/5 165. A 40 µF capacitor is connected to a 200 V, 50 Hz
ac supply. The rms value of the current in the
161. Assume that light of wavelength 600 nm is coming circuit is, nearly :
from a star. The limit of resolution of telescope
whose objective has a diameter of 2 m is : (1) 25.1 A
(1) 6.00×10−7 rad
(2) 1.7 A
(2) 3.66×10−7 rad
(3) 1.83×10−7 rad (3) 2.05 A
(1) A B Y 172. Find the torque about the origin when a force of
0 0 1 ∧
3 j N acts on a particle whose position vector is
0 1 0 ∧
1 0 0 2k m .
1 1 0 ∧
(2) A B Y (1) 6k N m
0 0 0 ∧
(2) 6i N m
0 1 0
1 0 0 ∧
(3) 6j Nm
1 1 1
(3) A B Y ∧
(4) −6 i N m
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1 173. For which one of the following, Bohr model is not
valid ?
1 1 1
(4) A B Y (1) Singly ionised neon atom (Ne+)
0 0 1 (2) Hydrogen atom
0 1 1
1 0 1 (3) Singly ionised helium atom (He+)
1 1 0 (4) Deuteron atom
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174. When a uranium isotope 235 179. A resistance wire connected in the left gap of a
92 U is bombarded with
metre bridge balances a 10 Ω resistance in the
a neutron, it generates 89
36 Kr , three neutrons right gap at a point which divides the bridge wire
and : in the ratio 3 : 2. If the length of the resistance
wire is 1.5 m, then the length of 1 Ω of the
103
(1) 36 Kr resistance wire is :
144
(1) 1.5×10−2 m
(2) 56 Ba (2) 1.0×10−2 m
91 (3) 1.0×10−1 m
(3) 40 Zr
(4) 1.5×10−1 m
101
(4) 36 Kr 180. A ray is incident at an angle of incidence i on one
surface of a small angle prism (with angle of prism
175. Taking into account of the significant figures, what A) and emerges normally from the opposite surface.
is the value of 9.99 m−0.0099 m ? If the refractive index of the material of the prism
(1) 9.9 m is µ, then the angle of incidence is nearly equal
to :
(2) 9.9801 m
µA
(3) 9.98 m (1)
2
A
(4) 9.980 m (2)
2µ
2A
176. The Brewsters angle ib for an interface should be : (3)
µ
(1) ib = 908 (4) µA
(1) 2.25×10−15
(2) 2.25×1015
(3) 2.5×106
(4) 2.5×10−6
(1) one-fourth
(2) double
(3) half