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MM : 720 Fortnightly Test Series 2024-25_RM(P3)-Test-04C Time : 200 Min.

PHYSICS

SECTION-A

1. (2) 19. (4)

2. (4) 20. (1)

3. (3) 21. (1)

4. (2) 22. (3)

5. (1) 23. (3)

6. (1) 24. (4)

7. (3) 25. (2)

8. (3) 26. (2)

9. (4) @27. (3)

10. (2) 28. (4)

11. (1) 29. (4)

12. (2) 30. (2)

13. (3) 31. (4)

14. (4) 32. (4)

15. (4) 33. (1)

16. (4) 34. (3)

17. (4) 35. (3)

18. (3)

SECTION-B
36. (2) 44. (2)

37. (4) 45. (2)

38. (2) 46. (4)

39. (1) 47. (2)

40. (2) 48. (2)

41. (4) 49. (4)

42. (4) 50. (3)

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43. (1)

CHEMISTRY

SECTION-A
51. (2) 69. (4)

52. (4) 70. (4)

53. (2) 71. (3)

54. (3) 72. (4)

55. (2) 73. (2)

56. (1) 74. (4)

57. (2) 75. (2)

58. (2) 76. (3)

59. (2) 77. (2)

60. (2) 78. (2)

61. (2) 79. (4)

62. (3) 80. (2)

63. (2) 81. (2)

64. (3) 82. (2)

65. (4) 83. (4)

66. (1) 84. (3)

67. (3) 85. (3)

68. (2)

SECTION-B

86. (3) 94. (2)

87. (2) 95. (1)

88. (4) 96. (2)

89. (3) 97. (2)

90. (4) 98. (4)

91. (3) 99. (2)

92. (2) 100. (4)

93. (2)

BOTANY

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SECTION-A
101. (3) 119. (3)

102. (1) 120. (2)

103. (3) 121. (4)

104. (3) 122. (3)

105. (1) 123. (2)

106. (3) 124. (3)

107. (4) 125. (4)

108. (3) 126. (1)

109. (3) 127. (3)

110. (3) 128. (3)

111. (2) 129. (1)

112. (3) 130. (3)

113. (2) 131. (2)

114. (2) 132. (3)

115. (3) 133. (2)

116. (2) 134. (2)

117. (1) 135. (3)

118. (3)

SECTION-B
136. (3) 144. (4)

137. (3) 145. (4)

138. (3) 146. (1)

139. (2) 147. (1)

140. (1) 148. (1)

141. (4) 149. (1)

142. (3) 150. (3)

143. (2)

ZOOLOGY

SECTION-A
151. (2) 169. (1)

152. (3) 170. (4)

153. (2) 171. (2)

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154. (3) 172. (2)

155. (1) 173. (4)

156. (2) 174. (1)

157. (2) 175. (1)

158. (2) 176. (3)

159. (2) 177. (3)

160. (2) 178. (3)

161. (3) 179. (3)

162. (1) 180. (1)

163. (1) 181. (4)

164. (1) 182. (4)

165. (2) 183. (3)

166. (1) 184. (1)

167. (1) 185. (3)

168. (2)

SECTION-B

186. (1) 194. (1)

187. (2) 195. (1)

188. (1) 196. (4)

189. (3) 197. (2)

190. (2) 198. (2)

191. (4) 199. (2)

192. (4) 200. (2)

193. (1)

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Hints and Solutions

PHYSICS

SECTION-A
(1) Answer : (2)
Solution:
GM m GM m
U = − and E = −
R 2R

Hence U = 2E
(2) Answer : (4)
Solution:
1 1 1
v = −GM ( + + + ....)
r1 r2 r3

1 1 1
⇒ v = −2G ( + + + ....)
2 4 8

2
v = −2G ( 1
) = −2G
1−
2

(3) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Mass of body does not change with change in gravity
(4) Answer : (2)
Solution:
2 3
T ∝ R

T1 10
10
2 −−
= ( 9
) = 10√10
T2 10

(5) Answer : (1)

Solution:
GM
− r ≤ R
R
V = {
GM
− r ≥ R
r

(6) Answer : (1)

Solution:
Tengential stress
Modulus of rigidity=
Shear strain

The ideal fluid have infinite shear strain, to modulus of rigidity is zero for it.

(7) Answer : (3)

Solution:
4 3 4 3
πR = πr × 27
3 3

⇒ r = R/3

U1 = 4π R T
2
(surface energy)
2
U2 = 27 × 4π r T
2
4πR
= 27 × T
9

W = ΔU = U2 – U1
= 3 × 4 π R2T – 4 π R2T
= 2 × 4 π R2T
= 8 π R2T
(8) Answer : (3)
Solution:

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−−−−
Escape velocity V = √
2GM

If star rotates with angular velocity ω

−−−− −−−−
Then
v 1 2GM 2GM
ω = = √ = √ 3
R R R R

(9) Answer : (4)

Solution:
4T

ΔP1 R R2
1
= 4T
=
ΔP2 R1
R
2

0.03 R2
= ⇒ R1 : R2 = 4 : 3
0.04 R1

(10) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Pressure just below the Meniscus of water is lesser than just above it.
(11) Answer : (1)
Solution:
Among the given options, steel have highest value of elasticity.
(12) Answer : (2)
Solution:
1 2 1 AY 2
w = Kx = ( )X
2 2 l

(13) Answer : (3)

Solution:
1 1 1
= −
r r1 r2

1 1 1
⇒ = –
r 3 4

1 4–3
⇒ =
r 12

r = 12 cm
(14) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Gm1 m2
F = 2
r

ΔF 2Δr
= −
F r

(15) Answer : (4)

Solution:
W = 2πrT

(16) Answer : (4)

Solution:
Particle has initial orbital speed so to escape from earth’s gravitational field, escape speed w.r.t. satellite will depend on
direction of projection.

(17) Answer : (4)

Solution:
r r ≤ R
g ∝ { 1
r ≥ R
r2

(18) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Bernoulli’s theorem holds good for only ideal liquid.
(19) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Gravitation field inside the spherical shell is zero which will be remains zero.
(20) Answer : (1)
Solution:

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W –45
0.75 =
W – 40

W = 60 N
W
RD = = 3
W – 40

(21) Answer : (1)

Solution:
6 = ρ1 + ρ2 …(i)
2ρ1 ρ2
4 =
ρ1 + ρ2
…(ii)
From (i) and (ii)
12 = ρ1ρ2
Only option (i) satisfy the solution
(22) Answer : (3)
Solution:
F mg
P = =
A A

4
3× 10 ×10 30 3 3
= = × 10 = 2.5 × 10 Pa
120 12

(23) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Stress is a scalar quantity.

(24) Answer : (4)

Solution:
Bulk modulus of perfectly rigid body is infinite
Δp
B =
Δv

= 0 , for perfectly rigid body

Δv

So B= ∞

(25) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Searle's method is used to determine the young’s modulus of a wire.
(26) Answer : (2)
Solution:
The planet moves against the gravitational field of sun.
(27) Answer : (3)
Solution:
KE is always positive and it decreases as distance of satellite from earth increases. PE is negative and increases as
distance from earth increases. Total mechanical energy is negative and has magnitude of –KE of satellite.

(28) Answer : (4)

Solution:
If a liquid does not wet the glass tube, the angle of contact is obtuse.

(29) Answer : (4)

Solution:
= 2 × 107 N/m2
3

Stress = =
F 4×10

A −4
2×10

(30) Answer : (2)

Solution:
−−−−
and at height escape velocity decreases. It depends on mass of planet, location from where projected from
2GM
ve = √
R

centre of planet. So (b) and (d) are correct options.

(31) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Stress is developed in case (B) and (C).
(32) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Solids have all modulus of elasticity. Solids can be stretched so have Young’s modulus.

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(33) Answer : (1)

Solution:
v ∝ R and radius is doubled.
2

(34) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Gravitational force between two masses does not depend on medium between them.
(35) Answer : (3)
Solution:
If gravitational force suddenly disappear, the centripetal acceleration will becomes zero and satellite will move tangentially.

SECTION-B
(36) Answer : (2)
−−
Hint: t = √
2x

Solution:
−−
2h
t = √
g

−−
8h
t1 = √
g

t 1
=
t1 2

⇒ t1 = 2t

(37) Answer : (4)

Solution:
g= =
GM

2
GM R

3
R R

g=
4π
GρR
3

(38) Answer : (2)

Hint:
Use Bernoulli's equation.
Solution:
1 2
P0 + 4ρgh = P0 + 4ρv
2

−−−
v = √2gh

−−−−−−−−
= √2 × 10 × 5

v = 10 m/s
(39) Answer : (1)
Hint:
Kepler's 2nd Law
Solution:
Since AOAB : AOCD : AOEF = 3 : 1 : 2

Since, A

t
= constant
AOAB AOC D AOEF
= = =K
t2 t3 t1

3A A 2A

t2
= t3
= t1
=K
3 1 2

t2
= t3
= t1
=K
6 6 6
= = =K
2t2 6t3 3t1

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3t1 = 2t2 = 6t3

(40) Answer : (2)

Hint:
FL
η =
AΔL

Solution:
F = 12 × 10
3
N
−4 2
A = 36 × 10 m

−4
ΔL = 2 × 10 m

−2
L = 6 × 10 m
3 −2
12× 10 ×6× 10
η = −4 −4
36× 10 ×2× 10

η = 109 N/m2
(41) Answer : (4)
Solution:
GM m 1 2 –GM m
– + Mk =
R 2 2R

2 GM
v =
R

−−−
2 GM
v = √
R

−−−−
2GM
ve = √
R

v 1
=
ve √2

(42) Answer : (4)

Hint:
1
F ∝ n
r

Solution:
2
k mv
F = =
r r

v ∝ r°
(43) Answer : (1)
Hint:
Elongation, Δl = FL

AY

Solution:
Δl = , according to question, area is same, force is same.
FL

AY

⇒ Δl ∝ L ⇒ ratio of elongation = 1 : 2
(44) Answer : (2)
Solution:
Δρ 0.1 2
Δp = K ⋅ = 2 × 10
9
×
6
= 2 × 10 N/m
ρ 100

(45) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Modulus of elasticity is slope and inversely proportional to temperature.
(46) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Elongation due to own weight = = 2.5 × 10–5 m = 25 × 10–6 m
WL 5×10×2
= −6 11
2Y A 2×10× 10 ×2× 10

(47) Answer : (2)

Solution:
A1 V1 = A2 V2 + A3 V3

AV
4A = 0.4A × 2 +
2

V
4 = 0.8 +
2

3.2 =
V

2
⇒ V = 6.4 m/s

(48) Answer : (2)

Solution:

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W = S × 8 π R2 = 7.5 × 10–3 J
(49) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Young's modulus is the property of material it is independent of dimension of material.

(50) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Magnus effect is an application of Bernoulli’s Theorem in which pressure difference is created in air of spinning ball.

CHEMISTRY

SECTION-A
(51) Answer : (2)
Solution:
⊕ ⊝
AgNO3 −−−−−→ Ag + NO3

0. 1 0 0

0 0. 1 0. 1

+1 2
2−
Ksp = [Ag ] [ CrO4 ]

Ks p −12
2− 1.1×10
[CrO4 ] = 2
= −2
+
[ Ag ] 10

= 1.1 × 10–10
(52) Answer : (4)
Solution:
NH4 HS (s) ⇌ NH3 (g) + H2 S (g)
P P

∴ KP = (P)(P) = P2
−−
− –
∴ P = √K = √9 = 3 atm
P

Total pressure at equilibrium

= P + P = 2P = 6 atm
(53) Answer : (2)
Solution:
• 2HI(g) ⇌ H2(g) + I2(g)
Δng = 0
Kp = K c
• 4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) ⇌ 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g)
Δng = 1
Kp = Kc (RT)
• N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g)
Δng = – 2
Kp = Kc (RT)–2
• 2NO(g) + Cl2(g) ⇌ 2NOCl(g)
Δng = – 1
Kp = Kc (RT)–1

(54) Answer : (3)

Solution:
CO (g)+ H2 O (g) ⇌ CO2 (g)+ H2 (g)

t = 0 0. 2 M 0. 2 M – –

t = teq 0. 2 − x 0. 2 − x x x

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[CO2 ] eq [H2 ] eq

Kc =
[CO] [H2 O]
eq eq

2
x
Kc = 2
(0.2−x)

2
x
4 = ( )
0.2−x

x
2 =
0.2−x

0.4 – 2x = x
0.4 = 3x
0.4
x =
3

0.4
[CO] eq = 0. 2 −
3

= = 0.067 M
0.6−0.4 0.2
=
3 3

(55) Answer : (2)

Solution:

X–(aq) + H2O(l) HX(aq) + OH–(aq)

Kh

−14
Kw 10 −9
Kh = = −5
= 10
Ka 10

(56) Answer : (1)

Solution:
Salt of strong acid and weak base undergoes cationic hydrolysis.
⊕ +
NH + H2 O ⇌ NH4 OH + H
4

(57) Answer : (2)

Solution:
At equilibrium, rate of forward reaction and rate of backward reaction are equal. Also K is independent of initial
concentrations.

(58) Answer : (2)

Solution:
[Salt]
pH = pKa + log
[Acid]

Salt
pKa − 1 = pKa + log ( )
Acid

Salt 1
( ) =
Acid 10

(59) Answer : (2)

Solution:
ΔG° = –2.303 RT log K
= –2.303 × 8.314 × 300 log 100
= –11488.3 J/mole
ΔG° = –11.5 kJ/mole
(60) Answer : (2)
Solution:
1
pH = [pKa − logC]
2

1 –2
pH = [4 − log(4) − log(5 × 10 )]
2

1
pH = [4 − log(4) + 2 − log(5)]
2

pH = 2.35
(61) Answer : (2)
Solution:
Kw = 10–12
pKw = pH + pOH
pH = 6
(62) Answer : (3)
Solution:
In an equilibrium, all the reactants and the products are present in the same phase, it is called homogeneous equilibrium.
H 2 (g ) + I 2 (g ) ⇌ 2 HI (g )

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(63) Answer : (2)

Solution:
1 1
N2 + O2 ⇌ NO, KC = 5
2 2

′ 2 2
∴ N2 + O2 ⇌ 2 NO, K C = ( KC ) = (5) = 25

(64) Answer : (3)

Solution:
C in CO has +4 oxidation state, S in
2−

3
SO
2−

4
has +6 oxidation state, P in PO
3−

4
has +5 oxidation state.

(65) Answer : (4)

Solution:
Higher is the +ve value of SRP, most easier is the reduction.
(66) Answer : (1)
Solution:
−2 +2 0 +2 −2

O = C = C = C = O

(67) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Same element undergoes oxidation and reduction in a disproportionation reaction.
0 +1 −1
− − −
Cl2 + 2OH → Cl O + Cl + H2 O

(68) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Nitrogen in lowest oxidation state (–3) will not act as an oxidising agent.

(69) Answer : (4)

Solution:
−−− −−−− −−−
Solubility of M X = √Ksp = √4 × 10
−8
= 2 × 10
−4

1
−14

Solubility of 3.2×10 3
−5
M X2 = ( ) = 2 × 10
4

1
−15

Solubility of M X3 = (
2.7×10

27
)
4
= 1 × 10
−4

(70) Answer : (4)

Solution:
The species will be good reducing agent whose oxidation potential is high.
Redox couple E°
A/A2+ 2.1 V
B/B2+ –1.5 V
C/C2+ 0.5 V
∴ Correct order of reducing power, A > C > B
(71) Answer : (3)
Solution:
2− + 3+ 3+
Cr2 O + 2 FeC 2 O4 + 14H → 2Cr + 2Fe + 4CO2 + 7H2 O
7

∵ 2 moles of FeC2O4 requires 1 mole Cr2 O

2−
7

∴ 1 mole FeC2O4 requires = moles

1 2−
Cr2 O7
2

(72) Answer : (4)

Solution:
Sum of the oxidation numbers of all elements in a compound is zero.
X(YZ4)3
X = –3
Y = +5
Z = –1
−3 + {5 + (−1 × 4)} × 3 = 0

∴ Formula of compound = X(YZ4)3.

(73) Answer : (2)

Solution:

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E°
cell
= E°
R
− E°
L

= 0.34 – (–2.36) = 2.7 V

ΔG° = –nFE° = –2 × 2.7 F J = –5.4 F J
(74) Answer : (4)
Solution:
∞ ∞ ∞ ∞
Λ = Λ + Λ − Λ
AgCl AgNO 3 KCl KNO3

= 13.34 + 14.99 – 14.50

= 13.83 Sm2mol–1
(75) Answer : (2)
Solution:
Order of limiting molar conductivity:
Ca2+ > Mg2+ > K+ > Na+

(76) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Q = 9.65 × 20 × 60 C
Number of equivalent of silver deposited
9.65 × 20 × 60
= = 0.12
96500

Mass of silver deposited = 0.12 × 108 = 12.96 g.

(77) Answer : (2)
Solution:
H2–O2 fuel cell:
2H2 ( g) + O2 ( g) ⟶ 2H2 O(ℓ)

(78) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Λm
α = o
Λm

10
α = = 0.02
500

K = C × α2 = 0.04 × (0.02)2 = 1.6 × 10–5

(79) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Moles of Ag, Cu and Au deposited = 3 :
3

2
: 1 = 6 : 3 : 2

(80) Answer : (2)

Solution:
k × 1000
Λm =
M

−2
0.248 × 10 × 1000
=
0.04

−2
248 × 10
= −2
4 × 10

= 62 S cm2 mol–1.
(81) Answer : (2)
Solution:
Ered = –0.059 × pH
= –0.059 × 4
= –0.0236 V
(82) Answer : (2)
Solution:
Anode: Cl (aq) →
− 1 −
Cl2 (g) + e
2

Cathode: H2 O(l) + e
−
→
1

2
H2 (g) + OH
−
(aq)

(83) Answer : (4)

Solution:
∘
ΔG =– nFEcell
∘ ∘ ∘
– nFE3 =– (– nFE1 ) + (– nFE2 )
∘ ∘ ∘
nE3 =– nE1 + nE2

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∘ ∘
E3 =– E + 2E
1 2

= – x1 + 2x2 = 2x2 – x1

(84) Answer : (3)

Solution:
0 0 0
E = E −E
œ॥ll cathode (RP ) anode (RP )

= 0.15 – (–0.74)
= +0.89 V
(85) Answer : (3)
Solution:
Being strong electrolyte NaCl will give maximum number of ions hence it will be best conductor among the given options.

SECTION-B
(86) Answer : (3)
Solution:
Highest pH will be given by the salt which undergoes anionic hydrolysis
CH3COONa → CH3COO– + Na+
CH3COO– + H2O ⇌ CH3COOH + OH–
pH > 7 as OH– ions are in the solution.

(87) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Ka × Kb = Kw

(88) Answer : (4)

Solution:
Addition of inert gas at constant pressure shifts the reaction in a direction where number of moles of the gas increases.
(89) Answer : (3)
Solution:
It is case of basic buffer.
[ salt ]
∴ pOH = pKb + log
acid
[ ]

0.2
14 − 9 = pKb + log
0.2

5 = pKb

(90) Answer : (4)

Hint:
An acid after losing proton forms its conjugate base.

(91) Answer : (3)

Solution:

0.04 mol
[CH3 CO2 Na] = = 0.1M
0.4 I

It is a salt of W.A. and S.B.

1 1
∴ pH = [14 + pKa + logC] = [14 + 4.74 + log 0.1]
2 2

1
pH = [17.74] = 8.87
2

(92) Answer : (2)

Solution:
2+ −
Hg2 I2 (s) ⇌ Hg (aq. ) + 2I (aq. )
2

s 2s

= (s)(2s)2 = 4s3
2+ − 2
Ksp = [Hg ] [I ]
2

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(93) Answer : (2)

Solution:
BaCl2 + Na2SO4 → BaSO4 + 2NaCl, does not involve any oxidation or reduction

(94) Answer : (2)

Solution:

∴ In bleaching powder, Cl shows two different oxidation states i.e. +1, –1.
(95) Answer : (1)
Hint:
4Zn + NO–3 + 7H2O → 4Zn2+ + NH+4 + 10 OH–
x = 4, y = 1, c = 10
(96) Answer : (2)
Solution:
Electrolyte used in lead storage battery is a 38% solution of H2SO4.

(97) Answer : (2)

Solution:
11200
nO2 = = 0 .5 mol
22400

Charge (in Faraday) required for 0.5 mol O2 = 0.5 × 4 = 2F.

Moles of Cu displaced by 2F = 1 mol
Mass of Cu displaced = 63.5 g
(98) Answer : (4)
Solution:
l 1 1 −2 −1 −1
k = ⋅ = 5× = 2. 5 × 10 ohm cm
a R 200

(99) Answer : (2)

Solution:
In HN3, oxidation number of N is – 1/3
In HCN it is –3.
(100)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Cell constant
l
G* =
A

∴ Unit of G* = cm–1

BOTANY

SECTION-A
(101)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Pith is absent in monocot stem. Pith is inconspicuous in dicot root. It is well developed in monocot roots.
(102)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Conjugative tissue are patches of parenchymatous cells between xylem and phloem.
Eustele is charactesistic of dicot stem
(103)Answer : (3)
Solution:
In Marchantia, the thallus is dorsiventral and closely appressed to the substratum.
The plant body of liverwort is thalloid.
(104)Answer : (3)

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Solution:
In pteridophytes, the main plant body is sporophyte having independent existence.
(105)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Fucoxanthin is found in members of phaeophyceae.
Chara is a green algae in which the major pigment is chlorophyll a and b.
(106)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Gemma cups are asexual buds present in Marchantia.
(107)Answer : (4)
Solution:
A - Dictyota (Brown alga)
B - Porphyra (Red alga)
C - Selaginella (Pteridophyte)
D - Salvinia (Aquatic fern)
(108)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Pericycle gives rise to lateral roots in dicots.
(109)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Gymnosperms have albuminous cells and sieve cells. They lack sieve tubes and companion cells.

(110) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Endodermis of stem may contain starch grains. This is the reason endodermis is also called starch sheath.
(111) Answer : (2)
Solution:
Main area of a monocot stem is occupied by the ground tissue. Unlike dicot stem, the ground tissue in monocot stem is not
well differentiated into cortical layers, endodermis and pericycle etc
(112) Answer : (3)
Solution:
Mosses have multicellular and branched rhizoids. The sporophyte in moss is more elaborate than that in liverworts. The
mosses have an elaborate mechanism of spore dispersal.
(113) Answer : (2)
Solution:
In pteridophytes, the spores germinate to give rise to inconspicuous, small but multicellular, free-living, mostly
photosynthetic and thalloid gametophyte called prothallus.
(114) Answer : (2)
Solution:
Gametophyte is main plant body of bryophytes.

(115) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Xylem fibres are dead.
(116) Answer : (2)
Solution:
The members of Phaeophyceae or brown algae produce zoospores that are pyriform or pear shaped and bear two laterally
attached flagella.
(117) Answer : (1)
Solution:
Lower surface in dorsiventral leaf is called abaxial surface.
(118) Answer : (3)
Solution:
Guard cells contain chloroplasts, surrounds stomatal aperture and are of dumb-bell shape in grasses.
(119) Answer : (3)
Solution:
Species of Sphagnum, a moss, provide peat that is used as fuel.

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(120)Answer : (2)
Solution:
• The predominant stage of the life cycle of a moss is the gametophyte which consist of two stages.
• The first stage is the protonema stage, which directly develops from the spore. It is creeping, green, branched and
frequently filamentous stage.
(121)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Leaves of conifers have thick cuticle, sunken stomata and are needle shaped to withstand extreme conditions and to
prevent water loss.
(122)Answer : (3)
Solution:

(123)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Sclerenchyma tissue consists of dead, narrow cells with thick and lignified cell wall.

(124)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Root epidermis lacks cuticle.
Epidermis is usually single layered but it can be multilayered
(125)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Vascular bundles are part of vascular tissue system
(126)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Intercalary meristem is intercalated between mature tissues.

(127)Answer : (3)
Solution:
In an Isobilateral (monocotyledonous) leaf the stomata are present on both the surfaces of the epidermis
In a dorsiventral (dicotyledonous) leaf the abaxial epidermis generally bears more stomata than the adaxial epidermis. The
latter may even lack stomata

(128)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Collenchyma is a living tissue of plants having thickening of cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin at corners of cells. It is a
mechanical tissue.
(129)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Volvox – colonial
Ulothrix, Spirogyra and Nostoc – filamentous
(130)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Chlorella is unicellular alga rich in proteins used as food supplement even by space travellers.

(131)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Maize stem is a monocot stem.
(132)Answer : (3)
Hint:
Companion cells are associated with sieve tube elements.
Solution:
They are nucleated, thin walled cells found only in angiosperms.

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(133)Answer : (2)
Solution:
All three types of sexual reproduction are seen in green and brown algae.
(134)Answer : (2)
Solution:
In roots, pericycle forms lateral roots and in dicot they also help in formation of vascular cambium. Root cells lack
chlorophyll.
In roots pericycle is parenchymatous. Monocots lack collenchyma. Thick walled sclerenchymatous pericycle is seen in dicot
stem.
(135)Answer : (3)
Solution:
In gymnosperms, female gametophyte forms archegonia.

SECTION-B
(136)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Sexual reproduction is oogamous and accompanied by complex post fertilisation developments in red algae.
(137)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Bulliform cells are large sized, empty & colourless cells, present on adaxial epidermis of grass leaves.

(138)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Numerical Taxonomy which is now easily carried out using computers is based on all observable characteristics.
(139)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Meristematic cells have dense cytoplasm with conspicuous nucleus.
Lateral meristems appear later in life and are cylindrical meristems which is responsible for increase in girth of stem and
produces secondary tissues.
Interfascicular cambium is an example of lateral meristem.
(140)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Complex tissues are those which are made up of more than one type of cells.
(141)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Funaria is a bryophyte which is homosporous.

(142)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Subsidiary cells are specialised epidermal cells that provide support to guard cells.
Subsidiary cells do not have chloroplast and do not carry out photosynthesis whereas guard cells have chloroplasts.
(143)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Kelps are profusely branched brown algae.
(144)Answer : (4)
Solution:
In pteridophytes true roots, leaves and stems are found.
(145)Answer : (4)
Solution:
• All tissues on the inner side of the endodermis such as pericycle, vascular bundles and pith constitute the stele.
• Endodermis in roots comprises a single layer of barrel shaped cells having suberin thickenings in their radial as well as
tangential walls, called casparian strips.
(146)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Gymnosperms have well defined archegonia as well as they produce seeds, e.g., Cycas, Cedrus, Ginkgo, etc.
(147)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Selaginella and Lycopodium belong to the class Lycopsida.

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(148)Answer : (1)
Solution:
The meristems which occur at the tips of roots and shoots and produce primary tissues are called apical meristem.
(149)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Agar is a hydrocolloid obtained from Gelidium.
(150)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Bryophytes are first embryophytes. Bryophytes are homosporous and they asexually reproduce through fragmentation,
budding of protonema and by gemmae.

ZOOLOGY

SECTION-A
(151)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Mechanism of muscle contraction is best explained by the sliding filament theory which states that contraction of a muscle
fibre takes place by sliding of the thin filaments over the thick filaments.
(152)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Cervical vertebrae = 7 bones
Tarsals in one limb = 7 bones
Floating ribs and pectoral girdle = Each have 4 bones
Metacarpals in one limb and metatarsals in one limb = 5 bones
(153)Answer : (2)
Solution:
The nitrogenous waste which is most soluble in water.
Ammonia is the most toxic form and requires large amount of water for its elimination. Ammonotelism occurs in many bony
fishes, aquatic amphibians and aquatic insects.
(154)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Fibrous joints do not allow any movement. This type of joint is shown by the flat skull bones which fuse end-to-end with the
help of dense fibrous connective tissues in the form of sutures, to form the cranium.
(155)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Vasopressin (ADH) conserves water in the body, in the absence of which excess loss of water will occur.

(156)Answer : (2)
Solution:
'A' band has both actin and myosin filaments and 'H-zone has only myosin filaments in the relaxed state.
(157)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Each muscle is made up of numerous muscle fibres which are composed of many myofibrils.
(158)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Amphibian and human skull is dicondylic.

(159)Answer : (2)
Solution:
The ascending limb of Henle's loop is impermeable to water but allows transport of electrolytes actively or passively.
(160)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Juxtamedullary nephrons start from inner cortex and its loop of Henle penetrates inside medulla. They have well developed
vasa recta.
(161)Answer : (3)

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Solution:
From the collecting duct, the filtrate reaches renal calyx and then through renal pelvis, it is drained to the ureter and finally to
the urinary bladder for storage and micturition.
(162)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Plenty of mitochondria are present in red muscle fibres of skeletal muscles and are also present in cardiac muscles which is
a check on muscle fatigue.
(163)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Vasa recta is a branch of peritubular capillaries. Glomerulus is a tuft of capillary formed between afferent and efferent
arteriole.
(164)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Carpo-metacarpal joint of thumb is a type of saddle joint.
Atlas – Occipital joint is a type of condyloid joint.
Humerus – Pectoral girdle joint is a type of ball and socket joint.
(165)Answer : (2)
Solution:
In center of A band (H zone) only thick filaments are present.
(166)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Rennin is a Proteolytic enzyme. Urea is reabsorbed from collecting ducts and maximum water reabsorption occurs in PCT.
(167)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Tetany : Rapid spasms in muscle due to low Ca+2 in body fluid.
Muscular dystrophy : Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles, mostly due to genetic disorder.

(168)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Our ribs are bicephalic.
(169)Answer : (1)
Hint:
It consists of one full A band and two half I bands.
Solution:
The portion of the myofibril between two successive ‘Z’ lines is considered as the functional unit of contraction and is called
a sarcomere.
(170)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Medullary interstitium gradient is mainly caused by NaCl and urea.
(171)Answer : (2)
Hint:
Artificial kidney
Solution:
In hemodialysis, the dialysing fluid have the same composition as that of plasma except the nitrogenous wastes.

(172)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Each organised skeletal muscle in our body is made of a number of muscle bundles or fascicles held together by a common
collagenous connective tissue layer called fascia.
(173)Answer : (4)
Solution:
The globular head of meromyosin is an active ATPase enzyme and has binding sites for ATP and active sites for actin.
(174)Answer : (1)
Solution:
A – Head, B – Cross arm, (head + short arm), C – ATP binding sites, D – Tail.
(175)Answer : (1)
Hint:
Part of renal tubule having maximum microvilli.

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Solution:
PCT is lined by simple cuboidal brush border epithelium which increases the surface area for reabsorption.

(176)Answer : (3)
Hint:
Insulin deficiency.
Solution:
Presence of glucose and ketone bodies in urine is indicative of diabetes mellitus.
(177)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Nephridia – Earthworm
Antennal glands or green glands – Crustaceans
Malpighian tubules – Cockroach

(178)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Acromion process of scapula articulates with clavicle (collar bone).
(179)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Towards the centre of inner, concave surface of the kidney is a notch called hilum. Inner to the hilum, is a broad funnel
shaped space called the renal pelvis with projections called calyces.
(180)Answer : (1)
Solution:
A fall in glomerular blood flow/glomerular blood pressure/GFR can activate the JG cells to release renin which converts
angiotensinogen in blood to angiotensin I and further to angiotensin II.
(181)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder is called muscular dystrophy.
(182)Answer : (4)
Hint:
JGA secretes renin in response to fall in GFR.
Solution:
Angiotensinogen is produced by liver and released into blood stream.

ACE is produced by lung capillaries.

(183)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Synovial fluid is present in perfect movable joints. The synovial membrane secretes synovial fluid which lubricates and
provides nourishment to articular cartilage.
(184)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Total number of facial bones in an adult human is 14.
True ribs = 14,
Thoracic vertebrae = 12
Vertebrochondral ribs = 6, Carpal in both forelimbs = 16

(185)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Juxta glomerular apparatus is formed by cellular modifications of DCT and afferent arteriole at the location of their contact.

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SECTION-B

(186)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Obturator foramen is an opening surrounded by ischium and pubis. Glenoid cavity is a depression on scapula which
articulates with the head of humerus to form shoulder joint.
(187)Answer : (2)
Solution:
In human beings the right kidney is slightly below the left. But in other mammals, e.g., rabbit, the left kidney is below the
right.
(188)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Hint : Cross-bridge breaks, when new ATP binds to myosin head
Sol. :

(189)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of ilium, ischium and pubis. Pelvic girdle is composed of two coxal bones. Malleus,
incus and stapes are ear ossicles.

(190)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Antennal glands/green glands perform the excretory function in crustaceans like prawns.
(191)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Troponin and tropomyosin are regulatory proteins in skeletal muscle.
(192)Answer : (4)
Solution:
‘H’ zone gets reduced during muscle contraction.
(193)Answer : (1)
Solution:
In cartilaginous joints, the bones involved are joined together with the help of cartilages. The joint between the adjacent
vertebrae in the vertebral column is of this pattern and it permits limited movements.
(194)Answer : (1)
Hint:
Secretion of substances in the filtrate.
Solution:
H+, and NH are secreted in PCT and H+, K+ and NH3 are secreted in DCT. Urea is secreted in ascending limb of loop of
3

Henle which is transported back to interstitium by collecting duct.

(195)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Monomeric protein of F-actin is G-actin and monomeric protein of thick filament is meromyosin.
(196)Answer : (4)
Solution:

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Myasthenia gravis is an auto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and
paralysis of skeletal muscles.

(197)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Glomerulus along with Bowman’s capsule is called the Malpighian body or renal corpuscle.
(198)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Kidney stones are mostly crystallised form of Ca++ oxalate.
(199)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Juxtamedullary nephrons possess vasa recta.
(200)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Skeletal muscles → Voluntary, striated
Visceral muscles → Involuntary, unstriated
Cardiac muscles → Involuntary, striated

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