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A body of mass 2 kg moving at 3 m/s collides and sticks to a stationary body of mass 4 kg. What is the velocity of the combined mass just after the collision?
A car accelerates uniformly from rest and reaches 20 m/s in 5 s. What is its acceleration?
A convex lens has a focal length of 20 cm. What is its power?
Which physical quantity has the same dimensions as impulse?
What is the SI unit of electric field strength?
The speed of light in vacuum is taken as unity. If light takes 6 min 40 s to reach the Earth from the Sun, the distance between the Sun and the Earth in new unit is
  • A3 × 10⁸
  • B500
  • C3 × 10¹⁰
  • D400
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Match List I with List II: List I — A. Young's Modulus, B. Compressibility, C. Bulk Modulus, D. Poisson's Ratio. List II — I. Δd/ΔL·(L/d), II. FL/[A(ΔL)], III. −(1/ΔP)(ΔV/V), IV. −P(V/ΔV). Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  • BA-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  • CA-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  • DA-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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The angular speed of a flywheel is increased from 600 rpm to 1200 rpm in 10 s. Number of revolutions completed
  • A900
  • B600
  • C150
  • D300
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A resistor connected to a battery of 12 V emf and internal resistance 2 Ω. Current 0.6 A. Terminal voltage
  • A10 V
  • B1.2 V
  • C12 V
  • D10.8 V
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A flask contains argon and chlorine in ratio 2:1 by mass at 27°C. Ratio of rms speed of the two gases (Ar mass 40, Cl mass 70)
  • A√7/2
  • B7/4
  • C7/2
  • D2/√7
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Match List I with List II: List I — A. E=hν, B. Diffraction and Interference, C. λ=h/p, D. Compton effect. List II — I. de Broglie wavelength, II. Particle nature of light, III. Wave nature of light, IV. Energy of photon. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  • BA-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • CA-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  • DA-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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Box of mass 15 kg on stationary trolley, coefficient of static friction 0.12. Max acceleration trolley can have without box sliding (g=10)
  • A2.1
  • B1.8
  • C1.5
  • D1.2
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Work done to raise mass m from Earth's surface to height = Earth's radius R
  • A2mgR
  • BmgR/4
  • CmgR
  • DmgR/2
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Metallic cube, mass 5.580 kg, side measured to 9.0 cm. Density (sig figs) = X×10³ kg/m³, X =
  • A7.654
  • B7.6
  • C7.65
  • D7.7
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v–t plots for a ball thrown up and falling back — which plot(s) correct
  • AC only
  • BD only
  • CB only
  • DA and E only
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Young's double slit: intensity at path difference λ is K units. Intensity at path difference λ/3
  • AK/4
  • BK
  • C2K
  • DK/2
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AC circuit: R=1kΩ, C=0.1μF, L=1mH in series. Resonance frequency ≈
  • A13.5 kHz
  • B10.1 kHz
  • C20.7 kHz
  • D15.9 kHz
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In interference and diffraction, the light energy is redistributed. If it reduces in one region, producing a dark fringe, it increases in another region, producing a bright fringe. Statement A: As there is no gain or loss of energy, these phenomena are consistent with the principle of conservation of energy. Statement B: Diffraction and interference are characteristics exhibited only by light waves. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA is true and B is also true
  • BA is false, but B is true
  • CA is true, but B is false
  • DBoth A and B are false
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Travelling wave y(x,t)=2.0cos2π(10t−0.0080x+0.35). Phase difference between two points 0.5 m apart
  • A0.08π rad
  • B0.8π rad
  • C8π rad
  • D0.008π rad
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Two uncharged 200 pF capacitors; one charged to 100V then connected to the other. Energy lost
  • A0.5×10⁻⁶ J
  • B1.0 J
  • C1.0×10⁻⁶ J
  • D0.5 J
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Vernier calliper: 20 VSD = 16 MSD (1 mm div). Least count
  • A0.2 cm
  • B0.01 cm
  • C0.02 cm
  • D0.1 cm
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Square wire loop ABCD, total resistance 4Ω, 2Ω resistor between B–D, 2V battery across A–C. Current I
  • A2 A
  • B8 A
  • C4.5 A
  • D4 A
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Room heater rated 400 W, 220 V. If supply drops to 200 V, power consumed ≈
  • A200 W
  • B400 W
  • C331 W
  • D121 W
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100-turn circular coil radius 5 cm, B=3.14×10⁻³ T at centre. Current & magnetic moment
  • A2A,10 A·m²
  • B2.5A,20 A·m²
  • C2A,4 A·m²
  • D2.5A,2 A·m²
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Rectangular loop 8cm×3cm with a cut moves out of field 0.3T at 2 cm/s normal to shorter side. EMF
  • A4.8×10⁻⁴ V
  • B1.2×10⁻⁴ V
  • C1.3×10⁻⁴ V
  • D1.8×10⁻⁴ V
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Four statements are given (A is mass number): A. The volume of a nucleus is proportional to A^1/3. B. The volume of a nucleus is proportional to A. C. The difference in mass of an atom and its nucleus is called the mass defect. D. The difference in mass of a nucleus and its constituents is called the mass defect. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA and C are true, but B and D are false
  • BB and C are true, but A and D are false
  • CA and D are true, but B and C are false
  • DB and D are true, but A and C are false
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Simple pendulum: 30 oscillations in 60 s (π²=9.8, g=9.8). Length L
  • A0.75 m
  • B1.5 m
  • C2 m
  • D1 m
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Heater supplies heat at 100 W; system does work at 75 J/s. Rate internal energy increases
  • A75 W
  • B100 W
  • C125 W
  • D25 W
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Thin wire length L, linear density m, bent into ring in x-y plane, centre C. Moment of inertia about axis yy′
  • A3mL³/8π
  • B3mL³/8π²
  • C3mL²/8π
  • D3mL²/8π²
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Galvanometer 100Ω, full-scale 1 mA → ammeter 0–10A. Shunt required
  • A0.01Ω
  • B0.10Ω
  • C1.0Ω
  • D0.001Ω
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Peak AC current 5A, frequency 60Hz. Time from zero to peak
  • A1/120 s
  • B1/60 s
  • C1/30 s
  • D1/240 s
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Which of the following statements are correct? A. Inside a conductor, the electrostatic field is zero. B. Electric field at the surface of a charged conductor does not depend on its surface charge density. C. The interior of a charged conductor can have no excess charge in the static situation. D. At the surface of a charged conductor, the electrostatic field must be normal to the surface at every point. E. The electrostatic potential is zero everywhere inside a charged conductor. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, B and D only
  • BA, C and E only
  • CA, C and D only
  • DC, D and E only
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Metal work function 6.6 eV. Which incident wavelength does NOT cause photoelectric effect
  • A100 nm
  • B150 nm
  • C200 nm
  • D50 nm
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Concave lens, ray parallel to principal axis after refraction
  • Apasses through 2F
  • Bappears to diverge from first principal focus
  • Cemerges parallel to principal axis
  • Dpasses through second principal focus
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Submarine withstands 100 atm absolute. Max depth (ρ=1000, 1atm=1×10⁵Pa, g=10)
  • A990 m
  • B9900 m
  • C99 m
  • D9000 m
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Match List I with List II: List I (Electromagnetic wave) — A. Microwave, B. Visible light, C. Gamma rays, D. Infra-red rays. List II (Production) — I. Electrons in atoms emit light when they move to a lower energy level, II. Radioactive decay of nucleus, III. Vibration of atoms and molecules, IV. Klystron valve or magnetron valve. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
  • BA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • CA-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  • DA-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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Match List I with List II: List I (Transition metal/compound/complex) — A. V2O5, B. Fe, C. PdCl2, D. Ni complex. List II (Catalytic Role) — I. Preparation of ammonia from N2/H2 mixture, II. Polymerisation of alkynes, III. Preparation of H2SO4 and SO2, IV. Oxidation of ethyne to ethanal. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • BA-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
  • CA-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  • DA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II ---
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Which of the following will undergo an SN1 reaction most readily?
What is the pH of a 0.001 M HCl solution?
Which element has the highest electronegativity?
How many moles are present in 22 g of CO₂? (molar mass = 44 g/mol)
Which of the following acts as a Lewis acid?
Reaction 2A(g)+B(g)→2D(g); given ΔU°=−10 kJ/mol, ΔS°=−44 J/K at 298K. ΔG° / spontaneity (R=8.31 J/mol·K)
  • A−1.635 kJ/mol, spontaneous
  • B−0.63568 kJ/mol, spontaneous
  • C+0.63568 kJ/mol, non-spontaneous
  • D+1.635 kJ/mol, non-spontaneous
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Bi³⁺ detected via BiO(OH)(s) precipitate. BiO(OH)(s) ⇌ BiO⁺(aq)+OH⁻(aq), Kw=4×10⁻¹⁰. Find pH at 298K (log2=0.3010)
  • A8.714
  • B4.699
  • C5.286
  • D9.301
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Pair of molecules that are metamers
  • ACH₃CH₂CH₂OH & CH₃–CH(OH)–CH₃
  • BCH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ & (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₃
  • CCH₃COCH₃ & H₃C–CH₂–CHO
  • DCH₃OCH₂CH₂CH₃ & CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃
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Match List I with List II: List I (Complex) — A. [Pt(NH3)2Cl2], B. [Co(en)3]3+, C. [Co(NH3)5NO2]Cl2, D. [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3. List II (Type of isomerism) — I. Optical, II. Solvate, III. Geometrical, IV. Linkage. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
  • BA-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  • CA-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  • DA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
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Match List I with List II: List I (Order of reaction) — A. Zero order, B. First order, C. Second order, D. Third order. List II (Unit of rate constant) — I. mol⁻¹ L s⁻¹, II. mol⁻² L² s⁻¹, III. s⁻¹, IV. mol L⁻¹ s⁻¹. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
  • BA-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  • CA-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • DA-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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IUPAC name of CH₃–CH₂–CH–CH₂–CH–CH₂–CH₃ (branches CH₂CH₃ and CH₃CH₂ at C3,C5)
  • A3-ethyl-5-methylheptane
  • B2,4-diethylhexane
  • C3-methyl-5-ethylheptane
  • D3,5-diethylhexane
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Bulb rated 150W, 8% energy → light, photon energy 4.42×10⁻¹⁹J. Photons emitted per second
  • A2.71×10¹⁹
  • B4.06×10¹⁹
  • C27.2×10¹⁹
  • D1.35×10¹⁹
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Methane + steam at 1273K, Ni catalyst forms
  • ACO+H₂O
  • BCO₂+H₂
  • CCO+H₂
  • DCO₂+H₂O
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Match List I with List II: List I — A. C2H4, B. C2H2, C. CH4, D. NH3. List II — I. 3σ bonds and 2π bonds, II. 3σ bonds and one lone pair, III. 4σ bonds, IV. 5σ bonds and 1π bond. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  • BA-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
  • CA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
  • DA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
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Two reactions give same foul-smelling product Z (isocyanide test). X and Z respectively
  • AX=AgCN,Z=C₂H₅NC
  • BX=KCN,Z=C₂H₅NC
  • CX=AgCN,Z=C₂H₅CN
  • DX=KCN,Z=C₂H₅CN
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Hydrogen atoms in 5.4 g urea (molar mass 60, N_A=6.022×10²³)
  • A1.084×10²³
  • B1.084×10²²
  • C2.168×10²²
  • D2.168×10²³
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following
  • ANitrogen can form pπ-pπ multiple bonds with itself.
  • BP(C2H5)3 and As(C6H5)3 form dπ-dπ bond with transition metals.
  • CPhosphorus, arsenic and antimony show catenation property.
  • DNitrogen can form dπ-pπ bond with oxygen.
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Ambidentate ligand
  • Aethane-1,2-diamine
  • BEDTA⁴⁻
  • Cthiocyanate
  • Doxalate
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Increasing metallic character order of Na, Be, P, Mg, Si
  • AP<Si<Be<Mg<Na
  • BP<Si<Na<Mg<Be
  • CP<Mg<Be<Si<Na
  • DBe<Si<P<Mg<Na
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CH₃CH₂CH₂–OH + PCl₅ → CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl + X + HCl; alc.KOH then HBr/peroxide → Z. X and Z
  • AX=POCl₃,Z=CH₃–CHBr–CH₃
  • BX=POCl₃,Z=CH₃CH₂CH₂Br
  • CX=H₃PO₃,Z=CH₃–CHBr–CH₃
  • DX=H₃PO₃,Z=CH₃CH₂CH₂Br
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Match List I with List II: List I (Complex/ion) — A. [PtCl2(NH3)2], B. [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, C. [NiCl4]2-, D. [Fe(CO)5]. List II (Shape/geometry) — I. Octahedral, II. Trigonal bipyramidal, III. Square planar, IV. Tetrahedral. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • BA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  • CA-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
  • DA-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
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Functional group identified via phthalein dye test
  • AAldehyde
  • BPhenolic
  • CCarboxylic acid
  • DAlcohol
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Benzene + CH₃Cl/anhyd.AlCl₃ → W; dil.HNO₃+dil.H₂SO₄(warm) → X+Y. Method to separate X,Y
  • AFractional distillation
  • BSublimation
  • CDifferential extraction
  • DContinuous extraction
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Identify the correct statements: A. The molality of 2.5 g of ethanoic acid (Molar mass: 60 g/mol) in 75 g of benzene solution is 0.556 m. B. The molarity of a solution containing 5 g of NaOH (molar mass: 40 g/mol) in 450 mL of solution is 0.278 M at 298 K. C. Aquatic species are more comfortable in cold water. D. The solubility of gas increases with decrease in pressure. E. For a binary mixture of A and B, the number of moles of A and B are nA and nB respectively. The mole fraction of B will be xB = nA/(nA+nB) [as printed in source]. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, B and C only
  • BA and B only
  • CA and C only
  • DA, D and E only
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Lassaigne's test converts elements from
  • Aionic→ionic
  • Bcovalent→ionic
  • Ccovalent→covalent
  • Dionic→covalent
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CuSO₄ electrolysed 10 min at 1.5 A. Mass Cu deposited (Cu=63, F=96487)
  • A1.7018 g
  • B0.2938 g
  • C2.4036 g
  • D0.5876 g
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Process at T(K): 500 J absorbed, 200 J work done by system. ΔU
  • A400 J
  • B300 J
  • C700 J
  • D500 J
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Reaction R→Product, [R] vs t plot is a straight line with negative slope (k=−slope). Order of reaction
  • A0
  • B1
  • C2
  • D2.5
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Correct statement about ClF₃ geometry
  • AT-shaped, 2 lone pairs on Cl
  • BT-shaped, 3 lone pairs on Cl
  • Ctrigonal pyramidal, 2 lone pairs
  • Dplanar trigonal, 2 lone pairs
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Salt + dilute H₂SO₄ → colourless vapours smelling of vinegar, turn blue litmus red. Anion
  • ASulphide S²⁻
  • BSulphate SO₄²⁻
  • CAcetate CH₃COO⁻
  • DCarbonate CO₃²⁻
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Buffer at 298K, equal [X⁻] and [HX], Kb for X⁻ = 10⁻¹⁰. pH
  • A2
  • B4
  • C6
  • D10
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Half-cell emf: Pt|H₂(2atm)|HCl(0.02M), E°=0V (given 2.303RT/F=0.059, log2=0.3010)
  • A−0.109V
  • B0.035V
  • C−0.035V
  • D0.109V
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Spin-only magnetic moment of Ti²⁺ (3d²)
  • A5.92 BM
  • B3.87 BM
  • C2.84 BM
  • D4.90 BM
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following
  • ACarbon has the ability to form pπ-pπ multiple bond with itself.
  • BECl3 (E = B and Al) is a monomer when E = B and a dimer when E = Al.
  • CThe order of catenation property of Group 14 elements is C >> Si > Ge ≈ Sn.
  • DOxygen exhibits only −2 oxidation state.
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Formal charges on O atoms (numbered 2,1,3) in ozone-like structure
  • A−1,0,+1
  • B0,+1,−1
  • C0,0,0
  • D+1,0,−1
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Phenolphthalein titration of NaOH vs standard oxalic acid — colour change near equivalence point
  • Apinkish red→yellow
  • Byellow→pinkish red
  • Cpink→colourless
  • Dcolourless→pink
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1 dm³ CO₂ over hot coke → gas mixture 1.4 dm³ at STP. Composition
  • A0.8 CO,0.8 CO₂
  • B0.8 CO,0.6 CO₂
  • C0.6 CO,0.8 CO₂
  • D0.6 CO,0.4 CO₂
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C₂H₆ →(Cl₂,UV) X(monochlorinated) →(NH₃) Y →(i.NaNO₂/HCl ii.H₂O) Z. Major product Z
  • AC₂H₅NO₂
  • BC₂H₅–N=N–OH
  • CC₂H₅OH
  • DC₂H₅NH₂
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First-order rate constant: ln k = 14.34 − 1.25×10⁴/T. Activation energy in kcal/mol (R=1.987 cal/mol·K)
  • A24.84
  • B14.34
  • C18.63
  • D12.42
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Reaction where Kp ≠ Kc
  • AH₂O(g)+CO(g)⇌H₂(g)+CO₂(g)
  • BN₂+3H₂⇌2NH₃
  • CH₂+I₂⇌2HI
  • DN₂+O₂⇌2NO
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following
  • AThe largest and the smallest species among Mg, Mg2+, Al and Al3+ are Al and Mg2+ respectively.
  • BThe IUPAC name of the element with atomic number 107 is Unnilseptium.
  • CThe similarity in behaviour of Li with Mg is referred to as 'diagonal relationship'.
  • DThe oxidation state and covalency of Al in [AlCl(H2O)5]2+ are 3 and 6, respectively.
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Chloroform+acetone → negative deviation from Raoult's law due to
  • Aincreased escaping tendency
  • BH-bonding between acetone & chloroform
  • Cstronger chloroform-chloroform forces than chloroform-acetone
  • Drepulsive forces
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Benzene + 6Cl₂ (anhyd. AlCl₃, dark/cold) → X; benzene + 3Cl₂ (UV, 500K) → Y. Cl atoms in X and Y respectively
  • A3,3
  • B6,3
  • C6,6
  • D3,6 ---
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Which is the correct path of blood leaving the right side of the heart?
In a cross between two RrYy individuals, what is the F₂ phenotypic ratio?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the equatorial plate?
Where in the chloroplast does the Calvin cycle (light-independent reaction) occur?
Root hairs in angiosperms arise from
  • Aroot cap zone
  • Bregion of meristematic activity
  • Cregion of elongation
  • Dregion of maturation
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Ovules NOT enclosed by ovary wall (remain exposed)
  • AFunaria
  • BPinus
  • CSelaginella
  • DWolffia
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In lac operon, z gene codes for
  • Apermease
  • Btransacetylase
  • Cbeta-galactosidase
  • Drepressor of lac operon
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Exploring molecular/genetic/species-level diversity for economically important products
  • ABiofortification
  • BBioremediation
  • CBioprospecting
  • DBiomagnification
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Match List I with List II: List I — A. Genetically modified organism, B. Thermostable DNA polymerase, C. Ti plasmid, D. pBR322. List II — I. Agrobacterium tumefaciens, II. Bt cotton, III. Thermus aquaticus, IV. Escherichia coli. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  • BA-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
  • CA-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  • DA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
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Match List I with List II: List I — A. Productivity, B. Net primary productivity, C. Gross primary productivity, D. Secondary productivity. List II — I. Gross primary productivity minus respiration losses, II. Rate of formation of new organic matter by consumers, III. Rate of biomass production, IV. Rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  • BA-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • CA-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
  • DA-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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Sixth mass extinction (in progress) differs from previous 5 how
  • Anet extinction rate is zero
  • B~10× faster than previous episodes
  • C100-1000× faster than pre-human times
  • Dfar lower than previous episodes
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Alpha-helix found in which level of protein structure
  • ASecondary
  • BTertiary
  • CPrimary
  • DQuaternary
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Main function of bulliform cells in grasses
  • Aimpermeable to fungal spores
  • Btransport water
  • Cphotosynthesis
  • Dminimize water loss during water stress
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Correct PCR cycle sequence
  • AExtension→Annealing→Denaturation
  • BAnnealing→Denaturation→Extension
  • CDenaturation→Extension→Annealing
  • DDenaturation→Annealing→Extension
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Match List I with List II: List I (Phase of cell cycle) — A. G1 phase, B. S phase, C. G2 Phase, D. M phase. List II (Activity) — I. Actual cell division occurs, II. Cell is metabolically active and continuously grows but does not replicate its DNA, III. Synthesis of DNA occurs and the amount of DNA per cell doubles, IV. Proteins are synthesized while cell growth continues. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  • BA-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • CA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • DA-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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Which of the following statements are correct? A. The Amazon rainforest being cut and cleared for cultivation of soyabeans is an example of habitat loss. B. Steller's sea cow and passenger pigeon became extinct due to over-exploitation by humans. C. The Nile perch introduced into Lake Victoria in East Africa helped population growth of cichlid fish in the lake. D. Water hyacinth is an invasive species. E. When a species becomes extinct, the plant and animal species associated with it are not affected. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, B and E only
  • BA, B and D only
  • CC, D and E only
  • DB, C and D only
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Which of the following statements are correct with reference to a transcription unit? A. A transcription unit in DNA is defined primarily by three regions: promoter, structural gene and terminator. B. The promoter is said to be located towards the 5'-end of the structural gene. C. The promoter is a DNA sequence that provides binding site for RNA polymerase. D. The promoter defines the template and coding strands. E. The terminator is located towards the 3'-end of the coding strand and it defines the end of the process of transcription. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, B, C and D only
  • BA, C, D and E only
  • CB, C, D and E only
  • DA, B, C, D and E
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NOT true about binomial nomenclature
  • Anames generally in Latin
  • Bboth words underlined/italicised separately when handwritten
  • Cspecific epithet starts with small letter
  • Dfirst word = genus, second = specific epithet
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Match List I with List II: List I — A. Decomposition, B. Detritus, C. Mineralisation, D. Humification. List II — I. Accumulation of dark coloured amorphous substance, II. Release of inorganic nutrients by the activity of microbes in soil, III. Breaking down of complex organic matter into inorganic substances, IV. Dead remains of plants and animals including fecal matter. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
  • BA-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  • CA-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • DA-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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Site for active ribosomal RNA synthesis
  • ACentrosome
  • BChromatin
  • CNucleolus
  • DKinetochore
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2(C₅₁H₉₈O₆)+145O₂→102CO₂+98H₂O+energy. Respiratory Quotient (RQ) of this biomolecule
  • Abetween 0.5–0.95
  • Bless than 0.5
  • C1.0
  • Dbetween 1.25–2
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Match List I with List II: List I — A. Incomplete dominance, B. Co-dominance, C. Pleiotropy, D. Polygenic inheritance. List II — I. Human skin colour, II. Inheritance of flower colour in Antirrhinum sp., III. Phenylketonuria disease in humans, IV. ABO blood groups. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  • BA-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  • CA-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  • DA-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
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Arrange the following steps of DNA fingerprinting in a correct sequence: A. Isolation of DNA and its digestion by restriction endonucleases. B. Hybridisation using a labelled VNTR probe. C. Transferring of separated DNA fragments to synthetic membranes. D. Detection of hybridised DNA fragments by autoradiography. E. Separation of DNA fragments by electrophoresis. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, B, D, C, E
  • BA, D, B, E, C
  • CA, E, C, B, D
  • DA, E, B, C, D
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Which of the following statements are correct with reference to packaging of DNA helix? A. Histones are organized to form a unit of eight molecules called histone octamer. B. Histones are negatively charged basic proteins. C. Histones are rich in the basic amino acid residues - lysine and arginine. D. The positively charged DNA is wrapped around the histone octamer to form nucleosome. E. The packaging of chromatin at higher levels requires an additional set of proteins called non-histone chromosomal proteins. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, C and E only
  • BB, D and E only
  • CC, D and E only
  • DA, B and D only
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Find the incorrect statement(s) about photosynthesis from the following: A. The water splitting complex is associated with PS I. B. C4 plants use the C3 pathway as the main biosynthetic pathway of CO2 fixation. C. In C4 plants, photorespiration does not occur. D. C3 plants exhibit 'Kranz' anatomy. E. ATP synthesis in chloroplast occurs through chemiosmosis. Choose the answer from the options given below
  • AB and C only
  • BB only
  • CB and E only
  • DA and D only
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NOT a characteristic of plant cells in elongation phase
  • Anew cell wall deposition
  • Bcell enlargement
  • Cincreased vacuolation
  • Dlarge conspicuous nuclei
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Match List I with List II: List I (Growth Regulator) — A. 2,4-D, B. GA3, C. Kinetin, D. ABA. List II (Function/Effect) — I. Brewing industry, II. Stimulation of stomatal closure, III. Herbicide, IV. Nutrient mobilisation. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  • BA-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • CA-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  • DA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
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Enzyme for carboxylation in Calvin cycle
  • AHexokinase
  • BPEP carboxylase
  • CRuBP carboxylase-oxygenase
  • DCarboxypeptidase
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ATP & NADPH needed for one glucose via Calvin pathway
  • A18 ATP,12 NADPH
  • B12 ATP,18 NADPH
  • C24 ATP,18 NADPH
  • D6 ATP,12 NADPH
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In-situ conservation method
  • ASacred Groves
  • BWildlife Safari Parks
  • CBotanical Gardens
  • DSeed Banks
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Which of the following statements are not true regarding restriction endonucleases? A. They are called molecular scissors. B. These are the enzymes responsible for restricting the growth of bacteriophages in E. coli. C. They cut the DNA only at the centre of the palindromic sites. D. They remove nucleotides only from the ends of DNA fragments. E. They recognise specific palindromic base-pair sequences. Choose the answer from the options given below
  • AA and B only
  • BA and E only
  • CD and E only
  • DC and D only
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In racemose inflorescence
  • Amain axis terminates in a flower
  • Bflowers solitary
  • Cgrowth limited
  • Dflowers borne in acropetal succession
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Arrange the following in the correct developmental sequence related to microsporogenesis: A. Microspore tetrads, B. Sporogenous tissue, C. Pollen grains, D. Pollen mother cells. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AD, A, C, B
  • BB, D, A, C
  • CB, D, C, A
  • DA, D, C, B
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Identify the correct statements about biomolecules. A. Lipids are generally water soluble. B. Proteins are polypeptides. C. Polysaccharides are long chains of sugars. D. Adenine and guanine are substituted pyrimidines. E. Almost all enzymes are proteins. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AB, D and E only
  • BB, C and E only
  • CA, B and C only
  • DC, D and E only
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Which of the following statements are true with reference to the sex-determination in honeybees? A. An offspring formed from the union of a sperm and an egg, develops as a female (queen or worker). B. An unfertilized egg develops as a male by parthenogenesis. C. A male has half the number of chromosomes than that of a female. D. Males produce sperms by meiosis. E. Honeybees have a haplodiploid sex-determination system. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, B, C and E only
  • BB, C, D and E only
  • CA, B, C and D only
  • DA, B, D and E only
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Heterophyllous development in response to environment is example of
  • ARedifferentiation
  • BElasticity
  • CDedifferentiation
  • DPlasticity
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding amino acids? A. They are substituted methanes. B. Serine is an aromatic amino acid. C. Valine is a neutral amino acid. D. Lysine is an acidic amino acid. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AC and D only
  • BB and C only
  • CA and C only
  • DA and B only
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"The Evil Quartet" of biodiversity loss includes
  • Aover-exploitation, alien invasions, air pollution, co-extinctions
  • Bhabitat loss, air pollution, water pollution, co-extinctions
  • Chabitat loss+fragmentation, over-exploitation, alien species invasions, co-extinctions
  • Dover-exploitation, alien invasions, soil pollution, co-extinctions
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Triploid cell
  • ASynergid
  • BCentral cell
  • CZygote
  • DPrimary endosperm cell
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Pollination type bringing genetically different pollen to stigma
  • AAutogamy
  • BXenogamy
  • CGeitonogamy
  • DCleistogamy
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Match List I with List II: List I (Placentation) — A. Marginal, B. Axile, C. Parietal, D. Basal. List II (Example) — I. Mustard, II. Pea, III. Marigold, IV. Lemon. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
  • BA-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  • CA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  • DA-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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The main criteria used for Five Kingdom Classification proposed By R.H. Whittaker (1969) included: A. Cell structure, B. Body organization, C. Presence of flagellum, D. Reproduction, E. Phylogenetic relationships. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, B, C, D and E
  • BB, C and D only
  • CA, B, D and E only
  • DA, B and E only
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Match List I with List II: List I — A. Trypsin, B. Morphine, C. Concanavalin A, D. Collagen. List II — I. Intercellular ground substance, II. Lectin, III. Enzyme, IV. Alkaloid. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  • BA-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • CA-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • DA-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
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Which of the following statements are correct with respect to DNA separation, isolation and visualization? A. The cutting of DNA is done by molecular scissors. B. The DNA fragments separate according to their size in an agarose gel, upon electrophoresis. C. The separated DNA fragments can be seen without staining when exposed to UV light. D. The separated DNA fragments, when stained with ethidium bromide, can be seen in visible light. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AB and D only
  • BA and B only
  • CB and C only
  • DA and D only
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Disorder from Glu→Val substitution at position 6 of beta-globin
  • AThalassemia
  • BSickle-cell anaemia
  • CPhenylketonuria
  • DHaemophilia
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Match List I with List II: List I — A. Cortisol, B. Aldosterone, C. Cholecystokinin, D. Progesterone. List II — I. Stimulates the formation of alveoli in mammary glands, II. Produces anti-inflammatory reactions, III. Stimulates reabsorption of Na+ and water from renal tubule, IV. Stimulates secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile juice. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  • BA-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
  • CA-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  • DA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
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Arrange the following events occurring in Renin-Angiotensin mechanism in the correct order: A. Increase in blood pressure and Glomerular filtration rate. B. Reabsorption of Na+ and water from distal parts of tubule due to Aldosterone. C. Fall in Glomerular filtration rate. D. Vasoconstriction by Angiotensin II and release of Aldosterone. E. Renin converts Angiotensinogen into Angiotensin I, followed by Angiotensin II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, C, E, B, D
  • BC, A, B, D, E
  • CA, D, B, E, C
  • DC, E, D, B, A
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In humans, respiration occurs in the following steps. Arrange these steps in the correct order. A. Diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and tissues. B. Diffusion of O2 and CO2 across alveolar membrane. C. Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO2 rich alveolar air is released out. D. Cellular respiration. E. Transport of gases by the blood. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, B, C, D, E
  • BE, A, C, D, B
  • CC, B, E, A, D
  • DC, A, B, E, D
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Foreign DNA insertion at BamHI site in pBR322 causes loss of resistance to
  • AAmpicillin+tetracycline
  • BAmpicillin
  • CTetracycline
  • DGentamycin
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Enzyme reaction X-C≡C-Y →(E)→ X-Y+C≡C (product). Enzyme class E
  • ATransferases
  • BIsomerases
  • CLyases
  • DLigases
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Neurotransmitter receptors present on
  • ASchwann cell
  • BPre-synaptic membrane
  • CMyelin sheath
  • DPost-synaptic membrane
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Probability of 'O' blood-group child, parents heterozygous for A and B respectively
  • A25%
  • B0%
  • C75%
  • D50%
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Match List I with List II: List I (Respiratory Volume) — A. ERV (Expiratory Reserve Volume), B. RV (Residual Volume), C. IRV (Inspiratory Reserve Volume), D. TV (Tidal Volume). List II (Capacity in mL) — I. 2500-3000 mL, II. 500 mL, III. 1000-1100 mL, IV. 1100-1200 mL. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  • BA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  • CA-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  • DA-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
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NOT example of convergent evolution
  • Apenguin/dolphin flippers
  • Boctopus/mammal eyes
  • Cwhale/bat forelimbs
  • Dbutterfly/bird wings
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Male frogs can be distinguished from female frogs due to the presence of: A. Bulging eyes. B. Vocal sacs. C. Webbed digits in feet. D. Copulatory pad on first digit of fore limbs. E. Olive green-coloured skin with dark irregular spots. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AB and C only
  • BC and E only
  • CA and B only
  • DB and D only
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Fish-like animal: cartilage endoskeleton, ectoparasitic sucking mouth on fish skin, no paired fins/scales, 7 gill-slit pairs. Species
  • AScoliodon sp.
  • BPetromyzon sp.
  • CExocoetus sp.
  • DBranchiostoma sp.
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Match List I with List II with respect to chronology of evolution of life forms: List I — A. About 65 mya, B. About 500 mya, C. About 350 mya, D. About 320 mya. List II — I. Jawless fish probably evolved, II. The dinosaurs suddenly disappeared from the earth, III. Seaweeds and few plants probably existed, IV. Invertebrates were formed and became active. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA(III), B(IV), C(I), D(II)
  • BA(I), B(II), C(III), D(IV)
  • CA(II), B(IV), C(III), D(I)
  • DA(II), B(IV), C(I), D(III)
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Match List I and List II: List I — A. Progestasert, B. Multiload 375, C. Diaphragm, D. Saheli. List II — I. Barrier made of rubber used by females, II. Oral contraceptive, III. Hormone releasing IUD, IV. Copper releasing IUD. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA(III), B(IV), C(I), D(II)
  • BA(IV), B(II), C(I), D(III)
  • CA(IV), B(III), C(I), D(II)
  • DA(III), B(IV), C(II), D(I)
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WBC count 8000/cu mm — eosinophil & lymphocyte counts approx
  • A300-500 & 1200-1500
  • B160-240 & 1600-2000
  • C300-500 & 500-700
  • D100-120 & 160-200
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Match List I with List II: List I (Drug) — A. Nicotine, B. Morphine, C. Heroin, D. Cocaine. List II (Effect) — I. Causes sense of euphoria and increased energy, II. Stimulates adrenal gland to release catecholamines into blood circulation, III. Effective sedative and painkiller, IV. A depressant; slows down body function. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  • BA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  • CA-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  • DA-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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α-1-antitrypsin (from transgenic animals) used to treat
  • AEmphysema
  • BAlzheimer's
  • CRheumatoid arthritis
  • DCystic fibrosis
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Fishes belonging to class Osteichthyes
  • ADevil fish, Cuttlefish, Hagfish
  • BSaw fish, Fighting fish, Dog fish
  • CStarfish, Hagfish, Cuttlefish
  • DFlying fish, Angel fish, Fighting fish
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Select the incorrect statements from the following: A. Digestive system in Platyhelminthes is incomplete. B. Bilateral symmetry is a characteristic feature of adult Echinoderms. C. Pseudocoelom is possessed by Aschelminthes. D. Notochord is persistent throughout life in the class Chondrichthyes. E. Members of class Reptilia maintain a constant body temperature. Choose the answer from the options given below
  • AA and C only
  • BB and E only
  • CC and D only
  • DB and D only
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Non-membrane bound organelle in both prokaryotes & eukaryotes
  • ARibosomes
  • BLysosomes
  • CCentrosomes
  • DMitochondria
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Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth equation
  • AdN/dt=rN(K+N)/K
  • BdN/dt=rN(K−N)/K
  • CdN/dt=rN(K−N)/N
  • DdN/dt=rN(K/(K−N))
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Select the incorrect statement with reference to Rh grouping. A. Erythroblastosis foetalis is a condition observed having foetus with Rh−ve blood and mother with Rh+ve blood. B. Rh antigen is observed on RBCs in the majority of human beings. C. Before blood transfusion, Rh group should also be matched. D. Rh incompatibility is observed when a pregnant mother is Rh−ve and the foetus is Rh+ve. E. Erythroblastosis foetalis can be avoided by administering anti-Rh antibodies to the mother immediately after the delivery of the second child. Choose the answer from the options given below
  • AC and D only
  • BA and B only
  • CA and E only
  • DB and C only
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Match List I with List II: List I (Bioactive molecules) — A. Streptokinase, B. Statins, C. Lipases, D. Cyclosporin A. List II (Importance) — I. Immunosuppressive agent, II. Removal of clots from the blood vessels, III. Blood cholesterol-lowering agent, IV. Detergent formulations. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  • BA-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • CA-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  • DA-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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Sixth mutant codon of beta-globin gene (Hb polymerization, RBC shape change)
  • AGUG
  • BAUG
  • CGAG
  • DCAG
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Choose the correct statements regarding muscle contraction. A. A motor neuron carries a signal sent by the Central Nervous System (CNS) to the sarcolemma of the muscle fibre. B. The neural signal generates an action potential which causes the release of Ca++ into sarcoplasm. C. Increase in Ca++ inactivates the actin for breaking cross bridges. D. Actin binds to the myosin head to form a cross bridge. E. Shortening of sarcomere takes place, by pulling actin filaments towards the centre of 'A' band. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AC and D only
  • BA and B only
  • CC and E only
  • DA, B, D and E only
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Which of the following statements are correct with reference to human endoskeleton? A. Human skull is monocondylic. B. The joint between any two adjoining vertebrae is a cartilaginous joint. C. In human beings, the number of cervical vertebrae is seven. D. All ribs except the last 2 pairs are bicephalic. E. The occipital bone of skull is articulated with atlas vertebra. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AB and E only
  • BB, C and E only
  • CC, D and E only
  • DA, B and D only
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Spermatogonia undergo a series of cell divisions statements to produce sperms. Select the correct from the following: A. Spermatogonia always undergo meiotic cell division. B. Primary spermatocytes divide mitotically to produce secondary spermatocytes. C. Secondary spermatocytes, through their second meiotic division, produce haploid spermatids. D. Spermatids produce spermatozoa through mitosis. E. Spermatids transform into spermatozoa by spermiogenesis. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA and E only
  • BC and E only
  • CA, C and E only
  • DB, C and D only
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JGA (Juxtaglomerular Apparatus) formed by modifications in
  • ADCT + efferent arteriole
  • BPCT + efferent arteriole
  • CPCT + afferent arteriole
  • DDCT + afferent arteriole
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Example of sexual deceit
  • AFemale wasp & fig
  • BOphrys orchid & bumblebee
  • CSea anemone & clownfish
  • DCuckoo & crow
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Choose the correct statements regarding frog's anatomy: A. Hepatic portal system is the special venous connection between liver and intestine. B. There are twelve pairs of cranial nerves arising from the brain. C. The ureters and oviducts open separately into the cloaca in female frogs. D. Hind-brain consists of cerebellum, medulla oblongata and optic lobes. E. Sinus venosus joins the right atrium of heart. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA, B and C only
  • BB and D only
  • CB and C only
  • DA, C and E only
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Match List I with List II related to embryonic development at various months of pregnancy: List I — A. The foetus movement starts and hair appears on the head, B. The foetus develops limbs and digits, C. The foetus develops external genital organs, D. The foetus body is covered with fine hair; eyelids separate and eyelashes are formed. List II — I. 24 weeks of pregnancy, II. 20 weeks of pregnancy, III. 8 weeks of pregnancy, IV. 12 weeks of pregnancy. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  • BA-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
  • CA-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
  • DA-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
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Grasshopper species: some members 23 chromosomes, some 24. The 23- and 24-chromosome members are respectively
  • Afemales and males
  • Ball males
  • Cmales and females
  • Dall females
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Animal where haploid cells divide mitotically to produce gametes
  • AMale honeybees
  • BMale earthworms
  • CMale frogs
  • DMale grasshoppers
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Arrange the following cell layers/structures around the female gamete, from outer to inner side: A. Zona pellucida, B. Perivitelline space, C. Corona radiata, D. Plasma membrane of ovum. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AD, B, A, C
  • BC, A, D, B
  • CC, A, B, D
  • DA, C, B, D
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Bt toxin genes controlling cotton bollworm and corn borer respectively
  • AcryIAc & cryIAb
  • BcryIAc & cryIIAb
  • CcryIIAb & cryIAc
  • DcryIAc & cryIIIAb
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Ecological pyramids generally inverted for
  • Anumber in grassland
  • Benergy in pond ecosystem
  • Cbiomass in grassland
  • Dbiomass in sea
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Correct statement re: GIFT for infertility
  • Aova transferred to uterus
  • B8-blastomere embryos to uterus
  • C8-blastomere embryos to fallopian tube
  • Ddonor ovum transferred to another female's fallopian tube
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Choose the correct statements regarding cell organelles and their inclusions. A. The endomembrane system includes Golgi complex, endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria. B. Rough endoplasmic reticulum bears ribosomes on its surface. C. Both mitochondria and plastids have circular DNA. D. A network of microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments present in the cytoplasm is called cytoskeleton. E. Mitochondrion is a single membrane-bound structure. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AA and B only
  • BA, B and C only
  • CC, D and E only
  • DB, C and D only
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Select the correct statements regarding cell membrane in eukaryotic cell. A. Membrane of human RBCs has approximately 52% protein. B. Major phospholipids are arranged in a bilayer. C. Extensions of the plasma membrane into the cell form mesosomes. D. Tails towards the inner part of lipids are hydrophobic and thus protected from aqueous medium. E. Glycocalyx is present on the outer surface of the plasma membrane. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AC, D and E only
  • BB, C and E only
  • CA, B and D only
  • DA, C and E only
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Evolution of human appears parallel to the progressive development of brain and language skills. As such, the evolution of individual species in the sequence of their appearance is
  • ARamapithecus → Homo habilis → Homo erectus → Neanderthal → Homo sapiens
  • BHomo sapiens → Ramapithecus → Homo habilis → Neanderthal → Homo erectus
  • CHomo habilis → Homo erectus → Ramapithecus → Neanderthal → Homo sapiens
  • DNeanderthal → Ramapithecus → Homo habilis → Homo erectus → Homo sapiens
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Flightless bird with paddle-like forelimbs for swimming
  • AStruthio
  • BNeophron
  • CAptenodytes
  • DPsittacula
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Choose the correct statements regarding population interactions between two species. A. In both parasitism and commensalism, only one species benefits and the other species is harmed. B. Both species benefit in mutualism. C. Both species benefit in commensalism. D. In parasitism, only one species benefits and the other is harmed. E. In amensalism, one species is harmed and the other is unaffected. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • AB and E only
  • BA and B only
  • CB, D and E only
  • DA and D only
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