GRAND TEST – 05 (NEET–UG)

Subject: PCB Topic:- FULL

SYLLABUS
Time Allowed: 180 SOLUTIONS Maximum Marks: 720

1. (3) 0.24 N 4. (4)  FAT 2 

Explanation: We know that,
Explanation: Unit of energy =  F  A T 
x y z
F = IlB
 M   L T 
−2 x y z
=  MLT −2   M 0 LT −2   M 0 L0T1 
1 2
Here,
 = 90 or  M  L T = M x Lx + yT −2x −2y+z
1 2 −2

I = 10A
From equality
I = 8cm x = 1, z + y = 2 or y = 1
= 8 10−2 m −2x − 2y + z = −2 or z = 2
B = 0.3T
 Unit of energy =  F  A   T  =  FAT 2  .
1 1 1

F = 10  8 10−2  0.3  sin 90 = 0.24N

5. (1) 25 rads/s2
2. (4) M L T Q 
−1 −2 2 2
Explanation:  = FR = Ia
Explanation: = mR 2 a
change
Capacitance =
potenttial difference
work done
And potential difference = Where,
ch arg e I = Moment of inertia of the hollow cylinder
ch arg e 2 a = Angular acceleration of the cylinder
 Capacitance =
work done FR 30  40 10−2
a = =
Q 2  I 3  40  40 10−4
 C = =  M −1L−2 T 2 Q 2  10 1000
 ML T 
2 −2
=  102 = = 25 rad / s
40 40

3. (4) 1 6. (4) 10.125%

Explanation: If uniform current is flowing, Explanation:
current enclosed in the 1st American path is: R1 = ( 6  0.3) k, R 2 = (10  0.2) k, R p = ?
Ir12 Ir12
= R parallel =
R1R 2
 Let ( R1 + R 2 ) = x 
R 2 R 2 R1 + R 2 
  current  I2
B = 0 = 012 R 1R 2
path 2r1R Or R p =
X
 0 I1 In R p = ln R1 + ln R 2 − ln x
=
2 R 2
R p R1 R 2  x 
I Differentiating, = + +− 
Magnetic induction at a distance r2 = 0 Rp R1 R2  x 
2r2
B rr In addition or subtraction, errors are calculated
 1 = 1 22 as follows:
B2 R
X is mean
a
 2a 0.3 + 0.2
( R1 + R 2 ) = X mean = = 0.25
= 2 2 =1 2
a
 GRAND TEST 05 SOLUTIONS 2

6 + 10 = 100 J
R mean = = 8
2
6 + 10 10. (1) 18 km/h
 R mean = = 8
2 Explanation: Total distance travelled = s
X 0.25 Total time taken,
 = = 0.03125
X 8 s s s

 Total error =
0.3 0.2 0.25
+ + t= 3 + 3 + 3
6 10 8 10 20 60
= 0.05 + 0.02 + 0.03125 = 0.10125 10s s
= =
180 18
R p
  10% s s
Rp v av = = = 18km / h
t s
18
7. (2) 2
Explanation: The moment of inertia of 11. (4) 1.32 10−28
circular ring whose axis of rotation is passing
through its centre is, Explanation: E = hv = 6.6 10−34  2 105 J
I1 = mR2  c 3 108 
 v =  = 1500 = 2 10 Hz 
5
Also, I2 = m2 (nR)2
 
Since, both have same density.
m2 m E = 1.32 10−28 J
 =
2 ( nR )  A 2R  A
12. (3) 1 : 3
I1 1 mR 2 mR 2
Also, = = = Explanation: Displacement =  area
I2 8 m2 ( nR )2 mn ( nR )2
= 16 − 8 + 16 − 8 = 16m
1 1
Or = 3 or n = 2. Distance =  area = 48m
8 n
displacement 16m 1
So, = =
Dis tan ce 48m 3
T 3
8. (3)
2
11 11
I I 13. (4) A, V
Explanation: T = 2 and T = 2 6 60
g 4g / 3
11 11
Explanation: A, V
 g 4g 
 As g = g + a + 3 = 3 
6 60

3 14. (2) Cathodes of the two cells are made from the
T = T same substance, the intensity of light used is
2
different.
Explanation: Stopping potential depends on
9. (2) 100 J the substance of the cathode. Since it is the
Explanation: Total KE = KT + KR same for A and B, cathodes are made of the
1 1 2 1 1 1 v2 same substance. Since the current of A is
Mv + Iw = Mv +  MR  2
2 2 2
greater than the current of B, the lights used are
2 2 2 2 2 R
of different intensities. Light of A is more
1 1 1 1  1
Mv2 +  Mmv2 = Mv2 1 +  intense.
2 2 2 2  2
1 Total KE 150
K T = Mv 2 = =
2 3/ 2 3/ 2
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15. (3) 48 v
Explanation: From the given circuit,
VA − ( 6  2) −12 − (9  2) + 4 − (5  2) = VB
Or −12 − 12 + 18 + 4 − 10 = VB
Or VA − VB = 48 volt

u = P.E
16. (1) πR2E
Explanation: The electric flux through any Angle between electric field and electric dipole
surface is equal to the product of electric field = 180
intensity at the surface and component of the
surface perpendicular to electric field
= E × πR2 = πR2E
u = −PEcos180

17. (3) m = 12, n = 2 u = − ( −PE )

Explanation: Let, we connect 24 cells in n  u = +PE
rows of m cells, then if I is the current in the So, when we will move towards right, the
external circuit then strength of electric potential will decrease. Net
mE
I= .... ( i ) force and net torque on dipole will be zero.
mr
n+R 20. (1) fringes will become narrower
For I to be maximum, (mr + nR) should be Explanation: Width of central maxima is
minimum. It is minimum for 2f
given by: w = ... ( i )
mr
R= .... ( ii ) a
n where, f is focal length of lens; a is width of slit
So maximum current in external circuit is and λ is the wavelength of light used. From
mE eqn. (i), it is clear that fringe width, w ∝ λ
I= .... ( iii )
2R So, when blue light is used in the experiment
Where R = 3, r = 0.5 instead of red light, the fringes will become
narrower.
So equation (ii) becomes
m
=6 21. (2) C
n Explanation: C
So, n = 2, m = 12
I0
22. (3)
18. (3) remains unchanged 2
Explanation: The force will still remain yd
q1q 3 Explanation: Path difference x =
according to the superposition D
40 r 2 d 5
principle. Here, y = = ( as d = 5 )
2 2
and D = 10d = 50
19. (2) Towards the right as its potential energy
5 5 
will decrease. So, x =  =
Explanation: Potential energy of electric 2 50 4
dipole Corresponding phase difference will be
2  2    
 =  x =    =
    4  2

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  Change in energy, E = E f − E i
Or =
2 4
GME m  GME m 
   2 I0 =− −− 
I = I0 cos  2
 = I0 cos   = 8R E  4R E 
 2  4 2
GM E m GM E m GM E m
=− + =
8R E 4R E 8R E
23. (2) 1.9 ms–1
Explanation: Total force required to lift
maximum load capacity against frictional force 27. (3) 40 cm
= 400 N Explanation: f0 + fe = 44 cm and f0/fe = 10
Ftotal = MG + friction Solving, we get; f0 = 40 cm
= 2000 × 10 + 4000
= 20,000 + 4000 = 24000 N 3
28. (1) V
Using power, P = F × v 2
60 × 746 = 24000 × v GM
Explanation: VS = − =V
⇒ v = 1.86 m/s ≈ 1.9 m/s R
Hence the speed of the elevator at full load is
close to 1.9 ms–1.
GM
VC = −
2R 3
( 3R 2 − r 2 )
= − 3 ( 3R 2 − 0 ) = −
GM 3 GM 3
24. (4) KA > KB > KC = V
2R 2 R 2
Explanation: Point A indicates perihelion
position while point C represents aphelion
29. (3) A → q and r; B → q and r; C → q and s;
position. This means point A is closest to the
sun followed by point B and C. D → p and s
Hence, vA > vB > vC Explanation: Magnification in the mirror,
v
∴ KA > KB > KC m=−
u
25. (3) 15 N (A) m = –2, Hence, v = 2u
Explanation: Kinetic energy = 10J As v and u have same signs, so the mirror is
concave and image formed is real.
1
mv 2 = 10 1 u
2 (B) m = − , v = .
2 2
V2 = 4
This implies that mirror is concave and image
From third equation of motion .
formed is real.
V2 = u2 + 2as
(C) m = +2, v = –2u
4=0+2×a×2
As v and u have different signs but
a = 1m/s2 magnification is 2, so the mirror is concave and
Fs = F–ma = 20 × 5 – 1 image formed is virtual.
= 15 N 1 u
(D) m = + , v = −
2 2
GM E m As v and u have different signs with
26. (3)
8R E 1
magnification , so the mirror is convex and
Explanation: Initial energy of the satellite is 2
GM E m image formed is virtual.
Ei = −
4R E
30. (2) 17.3 MeV
Final energy of the satellite is
Explanation:
Q = 2 B.E. ( 42 He ) − B.E. ( 11H + 37 LI )
GM E m
Ef = −
8R E
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= 2 × 4 × 7.06 – [0 + 7 × 5.60] 200 Vs

 =
= 56.48 – 39.20 100 120
= 17.28 MeV = 17.3 MeV 200  120
 Vs = == 240V
100
31. (2) 160 cm Also,
Explanation: For A, u = –15 cm, f = –20cm Vs i p 240 10
1 1 1 =  =
So, + = Vp is 120 is
VA −15 −20
10 120
1 1 1 is = = 5A
 = − 240
VA 15 20
Thus Vs = 240V,is = 5A
1 20 − 15
 =
VA 300
35. (4) 3.9 10−1 N / m
1 5 1 300
 =  = = 60cm Explanation: The excess pressure inside the
VA 300 VA 5 bubble is given by,
For B, u = –15 cm, f = –20 cm 4T
P=
1 1 1 1 1 1 r
So, + =  =− +
VB −25 −20 VB 20 25 The pressure to height column of oil is given
1 −5 as,
 =  VB = −100cm P = phg
VB 500
since the excess pressure inside the bubble is
So, distance between image of A and B are balanced by the height of the column and it can
(100–(–60) cm i.e, 160 cm. be written as,
4T
1 = phg
32. (2) r
2v ( 2vL + R ) 0.8 103  2 10−3  9.8 110−2
T=
Explanation: As the current leads the voltage 4
by
T = 3.92 10−2 N / m
45, therefore XC  X L
XC − XL 36. (3) 5 ab–amp x cm
tan  = = tan 45 = 1
R Explanation: At the neutral point, B = BH
XC − X L = R or XC = X L + R = L + R
1 0 M
Or = L + R Or  = BH
4 3
C
(r 2
I )
2 2

1 1
C = =
 ( L + R ) 2v ( 2vL + R )
M
In CGS e.m. system, 3
= BH
(r 2
I )
2 2

33. (3) Neutron m  2I

Or = BH
Explanation: 2
H+ H→ H+ n
2 3 1 3
1 1 2 0
(r 2
I )
2 2

m 2 4
34. (1) 240 V, 5A Or 3
= 0.32gauss
Explanation: We know that, (3  4 )
2 2 2

N s Vs
= Solving, we get; m = 5ab − amp  cm
N p Vp

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37. (2) 150 J transferred per sec by electromagnetic wave to

Explanation: Normal Reaction on the body the mirror
= N = mg = 5 × 10 = 50 N 2Sav .A 2 10  20 10−4
= =
Horizontal force acting on the body c 3 108
FH = 25 N = 1.33 10−10 N
Frictional force acting on the body
Ff = μN = 0.2 × 50 = 10 N 41. (4) Ions
Net force acting on the body Explanation: When p-n junction is formed, the
Fnet = FH – Ff = 25 – 10 = 15 N electrons from n-region diffuse through the
By work-energy theorem, junction into p-region provide positive ions in
KE acquired by the body = Work done on the n-region similarly holes from p-region diffuse
body = Fnet.s = 15 × 10 = 150 J into n-region provide negative ions in p-region.
Due to these ions, an electric field is set up
across the junction from positive ions to
38. (3)  90 negative ions. This electric field sets a potential
Explanation:  90 barrier at the junction.

39. (4) 1N 42. (3) increase its electrical conductivity

Explanation: Explanation: Conductivity of intrinsic
semiconductors is increased by adding an
appropriate amount of suitable impurity. This
process is called doping.

43. (4) E/16

Common acceleration of the system, Explanation: E/16
3
a= = 1ms −2 44. (4) Material
2 +1
Explanation: Material
Let N be the force of contact between the two
blocks.
45. (1) 0.4
The free body diagram of 1 kg block is as shown Explanation: For ideal monoatomic gas
in the figure:
5R
Cp =
2
2
Or R = C p = 0.4C p
5
The equation of motion is,
n = 0.4
N=1×a=1×1=1N
The free body diagram of 2 kg block is as shown
in figure: 7
46. (4)
5
Explanation: The ratio of specific heats at
constant pressure (Cp) and constant volume
(Cv)
Cp  2
The equation of motion is, =  = 1 + 
Cv  f
3 – N = 2a Where f is degree of freedom
N = 3 – 2a = 3 – 2 × (1) = 1 N Cp  2  7
= 1 +  =
Cv  5  5
40. (1) 1.33 10−10 N
Explanation: Radiation force = momentum
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47. (4) 2.5H

dl
Explanation: emf induced E = −
dt
− L  0 − 4
Or 100 =
0.1 ⇒ π-bonds are of dπ-pπ type
Or L =
100  0.1 5
= = 2.5H Permanganate ( MnO−42 ) :
4 2

48. (4) 40 m / s 2
Explanation: Here
20
r= m, v = 80ms −1 , 0 = 0 ⇒ π-bonds are of dπ-pπ type

 = 2rev = 4 rad
54. (4) X = CH3 ( CH2 )2 CHO
As 2 = 02 + 2a
2 Y = CH3CH 2CH = CH 2
v a
  = 0 + 2    Explanation:
r r
(80 )
2
v2
Or a = = = 40ms −2
2r 2  ( 20 /  )  4

49. (3) Range of projectile

Explanation: Range of projectile
55. (1) 2.28mol kg −1
50. (4) 68 cm moles of CH3COOH
Explanation: m =
Explanation: We know, wt. of solvent in kg
a Cu LCu = a AI LAI
2.05 1000
−5 = = 2.285
 1.7 10  88cm 897
= 2.2 10−5  L AI Wt. of solvent = wt. of solution – wt. of solute
1.7  88 = 1000 1.02 − 2.05  60 = 897g
 L AI = = 68cm
2.2
56. (4) 2-ethylbutanol-1
51. (4) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < Ce3+ < La3+ Explanation: 2-ethylbutanol-1
Explanation: As Zeff ↑, size ↓
57. (4) The direction in which they rotate plane of
52. (1) 10.81 polarized light.
Explanation: Average atomic mass Explanation: Both are enantiomers.

=
(19 10) + (8111) = 10.8
100 58. (1) 89.4 atm
Explanation: 89.4 atm
53. (3) The π-bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals
of oxygen with d-orbitals of manganese.
Explanation: The π-bonding involves the 59. (3) 0.675
overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen with d-orbitals Explanation:
of manganese.
MANGANATE ( MnO−42 ) :

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SO2  O2  = 0.6  0.6  0.3 = 0.675 66. (1) CO2, NO2
2

KC = Explanation: Ar and Cl– have 18 electrons.

SO3  0.4  0.4
2

CO and CN– have 14 electrons.

Li+ and Be2+ have 2 electrons.
60. (3) HPO 24− CO2 and NO2 have different numbers of
−H + electrons.
Explanation: Acid ⎯⎯⎯ →Conjugate base

67. (3) 2 2 :1
61. (1) Mg 2+  Na +  F−
h
Explanation: Mg 2+  Na +  F− Explanation: de Broglie wave length,  =
p
p pp 2m a  E a
62. (2) 3 10−22  = =
a pa 2m p  q p  V
Explanation:
AB A + + B− 4 2 V
= =2 2
Ksp = A+  B−  1 1

68. (3) +3
+
 3+ 2−

Explanation: Cr ( NH 3 )4 Cl 2 
NaOH → Na + 0.2 + OH − 0.2  
Ksp of AI ( OH)3 = 24 10−24 ( Given )
3 69. (3) CiS − PtCl2 ( NH3 )2 
K sp =  AI3+  OH − 
Explanation: CiS platin is known as anticancer
2.4 10−24 = S3S + 0.2  0.2  S
3
agent. Its formula is PtCl2 ( NH3 )2 
2.4 10−24 = S0.008
S = 310−22

63. (3) Charge and size of the ion ⇒ cis-geometrical isomer

Explanation: Lattice energy will be larger for
the higher the magnitude of charge on ions. 70. (2) difference in inner core of the electronic
Smaller the size of ions, more will be the value configuration.
of lattice enthalpy. Explanation: The difference in properties of p
block element is because of the presence of
64. (3) C6 H5ClBrHHCH 2CH3 inner lying d and f electrons which have poor
shielding effect.
Explanation: C6 H5ClBrHHCH 2CH3
2+
71. (3)  Ni ( H 2 O )6 
65. (4) Explanation:

Explanation: Ortho substituted biphenyls are

optically active as both the rings are not in one
plane and their mirror images are non- The greater the number of unpaired electrons,
superimposable. the higher is the paramagnetism.
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Hence, Ni2+ will exhibit minimum paramagnetic  Tf = 298 + 40.1 = 338K

behavior.
75. (2) Aliphatic primary amine
72. (4) ii > i > iv > iii
Explanation: aliphatic primary amine
Explanation: +M groups increases basicity
while -M decreases basicity.
76. (1) ΔH is +ve
Explanation: ΔH is positive for endothermic
73. (2) CH3CH 2CH 2CONH 2
reactions that absorb heat from the
Explanation: The molecular formula, C3H9N surroundings. As, ΔH = Hp – Hr = positive (since
refers to four structural isomers of amines Hp > Hr)

77. (4) Distillation under reduced pressure

Explanation: Distillation under reduced
pressure method is used to purify liquids having
very high boiling points and those, which
decompose at or below their boiling points.
Such liquids are made to boil at a temperature
lower than their normal boiling points by
Here, only a and b (primary amines) can be
reducing the pressure on their surface. A liquid
prepared from their respective amides by
boils at a temperature at which its vapour
Hoffmann bromamide (Br2/NaOH) method and
pressure is equal to the external pressure. The
can give positive carbylamine test.
pressure is reduced with the help of a water
pump or vacuum pump.

78. (2) Option (ii)

Explanation: Tf0 = 80.2C; Tf = 75.62C
Tf = 4.58C or 4.58K
So, X can be CH3CH2CH2 − CONH2 ( a ) Tf = K f
Or CH3CH ( CONH2 ) CH3 ( b ) 2.53 1
m=   1000
Carbylamine test given by (a) and (b) 147 22.68 1.14
Tf = 0.67  K f
4.58
Kf = = 6.84 K kg mol −1
0.67
As (b) is not among the given options So, it is
ruled out and compound (X) is 79. (2) Elution
CH3CH 2CH 2CONH 2 . Explanation: Elution

74. (4) 338 K 80. (3) Shows positive deviation from Raoult’s law
Explanation: Argon is monoatomic, Explanation: Lower the boiling point means
3 3 higher vapour pressure of mixture i.e. positive
Here, C V = R =  8.314JK −1mol −1 deviation from Raoult’s law.
2 2
= 12.47 J K −1mol−1
81. (4) HNO3 , NO, N2 , NH 4Cl
As volume is kept constant t, q v = nCv T +5 +5 0 −3

 1000 J = ( 2.00 mol )  (12.47JK mol )  T

−1 −1 Explanation: HNO3 , NO, N 2 , NH 4Cl

 T = 40.09K 82. (4) 85.1

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Explanation: In the given reaction, HCl is 2.303 a

Explanation: t = log
oxidized to Cl 2 K (a − x )
Change in oxidation number = 0 − ( −1) = 1 2.303 1
t1/4 = log
6 K 3/ 4
nfactor = 2.303 4 0.29
14 = log =
Molecular mass of HCl K 3 K
Eq.wt. =
nfactor
87. (1) C 6 H 6
36.5
= = 85.1 Explanation:
6
14

83. (4) –1.5325 V

Explanation: For the given electrochemical
cell, the cell reaction will be as follows: 88. (4) EC  Ea  Ed  E b
Ea
−
Explanation: Arrhenius equation, k = Ae RT

Ea
log k = log A −
2.303RT
∴ The e.m.f. of the cell is given by Ea
slope = −
2 2.303R
0.059  Ag +   More negative the slope greater will be the
E cell = E cell
0
− log10
n  Zn +2  Ea .
Substituting the values in above equation, So order is EC  Ea  Ed  E b
( 0.1)
2
0.059
E cell = −1.562 − log10
2 ( 0.1) 89. (4) All of these
Explanation: All of these
0.059
= 1.562 − log10 10 −1
2 90. (3) (1) and (2)
0.059
= −5.62 − ( −1)
Explanation: Denaturation does not change
2 the primary structure of protein.
= −1.562 + 0.0295 = −1.5325V
91. (3) Lactose
Explanation: Lactose: It is a disaccharide of
84. (1) Oxygen gas β-D-
Explanation: H2SO4 (dilute) on electrolysis Galactose and β-D-Glucose with C1 of
using Pt electrodes forms H2 gas at cathode and galactose and C4 of glucose link.
O2 gas at the anode. Lactose → β-D-Galactose + β-D-Glucose

85. (1) The energy below which colliding molecules 92. (2) o-Cresol
will not react. Explanation: Electron donating groups like
Explanation: E is activation energy. If –OR –R, –NH2, etc. decrease the acidity of
E a + E R = E Threshold energy, then only phenols, due to +I as well as hyperconjugation
effect, the latter being predominant. Since the
molecules may react. hyperconjugation effect can operate only
through o- and p-positions and not through m-
position, m-cresol is a stronger acid than o- and
0.29 p-cresols. However, due to the stronger +1
86. (4)
K
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effect at o-position (than at p-position), o-

cresol is a weaker acid than p-cresol. 98. (4) Zero
Explanation:
93. (4) i, iii
Explanation:
Here the functional group is aldehyde (-CHO)
which is a terminal functional group and hence
no metamers are possible.

99. (1) Option (iv)

Explanation: Electrophile can be either neutral
or positively charged species and can form a
bond by accepting a pair of electrons from a
nucleophile.
94. (3) XeF5+ , TeF5−
100. (2) Brown ring test.
Explanation: XeF5+ , TeF5− Explanation: Brown ring test.
sp3d 2 sp3d 2
101. (2) A - Inner membrane - Site of ETS
Explanation: A - Inner membrane - Site of
95. (3) CO ETS
Explanation: To identify the magnetic nature
we need to check the molecular orbital 102. (3) Mostly polyploidy
configuration. If all orbitals are fully occupied,
Explanation: Tapetal nuclei in anther are
species is diamagnetic while when one or more
polyploid in nature because it is multinucleate
molecular orbitals is/are singly occupied,
in nature and the ploidy level which results in
species is paramagnetic.
the tapetal layer providing nutrients and
a. NO ( 7 + 8 = 15) − 1s2 , *,1s2 , 2s2 , *, 2s2 regulatory molecules adequately to the
2p2x = 2p2y , 2pz2 ,  *2p1x =  *2p0y developing pollen grain.
One unpaired electron is present. Hence, it is
103. (3) Glycocalyx
paramagnetic.
Explanation: The cell envelope of prokaryotes
b. CO ( 6 + 8 = 14) − 1s2 , *,1s2 , 2s2 , *, 2s2 consists of a tightly bound three layered
2p2x = 2p2y , 2pz2 structure, i.e. the outermost glycocalyx
followed by the cell wall and then the plasma
No unpaired electron is present. Hence, it is membrane. Glycocalyx differs in composition
diamagnetic. and thickness among different bacteria. It could
c. O2 (8 + 8 = 16) − 1s2 , *,1s2 , 2s2 , *, 2s2 , 2p2z be a loose sheath called the slime layer in
2p2x = 2p2x ,  * 2p1x =  *2p1y some, while in others it may be thick and
tough, called the capsule.
Two unpaired electrons are present.
Hence, it is paramagnetic.
104. (4) Without perianth and light pollen grains
d. B2 (5 + 5) − 1s2 , *,1s2 , 2s2 , *,2s2 , 2p1x = 2p1y Explanation: Without perianth and light pollen
Two unpaired electrons are present. grains.
Hence, it is paramagnetic.
105. (4) 1-Stigma, 2-Style, 3-Ovary, 4-Thalamus
96. (4) Option (ii) Explanation: The given image shows a
Explanation: Pyrophosphorus acid has one dissected flower of Hibiscus showing pistil in
P - O - P bond. which the labels represent as:
1-Stigma, 2-Style, 3-Ovary, 4-Thalamus.
97. (2) 2, 10 106. (4) Continental drift
Explanation: 2, 10 Explanation: Continental drift
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Auxin like 2, 4-D (2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic

107. (2) If somatic variations were transferred to acid) is widely used as herbicide and
genetic variations. weedicide.
Explanation: If somatic variations were GA (Gibberellic Acid) helps in promoting
transferred to genetic variations. internode elongation (bolting) just before their
reproductive phase.
108. (3) Wings of Bat and Wings of Pigeon Abscisic acid is known as stress hormone
Explanation: Wings of Bat and Wings of because its production is stimulated under
Pigeon stress (unfavourable conditions).

109. (2) Both A and R are true but R is not the 112. (1) Green seed colour
correct explanation of A. Explanation: Green seed colour
Explanation: Intercalary meristems are
intercalated in between the permanent tissues. 113. (1) Coniferales
They may be present either at the base of the Explanation: Sequoiadendron giganteum
internode as in the stems of various grasses and (giant sequoia) is the sole living species in the
wheat; or at the base of the leaf as in Pinus; or genus Sequoiadendron and one of three species
at the base of a node as in mint (Mentha of coniferous trees known as redwoods,
Viridis). classified in the family Cupressaceae in the
subfamily Sequoioideae. Giant sequoia
110. (4) (i), (ii) and (v) specimens are the most massive trees on Earth.
Explanation: (i), (ii) and (v) statements are
true. 114. (1) Dominant X-linked
→ Pteridophytes are the first terrestrial plants Explanation: Dominant X-linked
to possess vascular tissues – xylem and
phloem. 115. (4) 1856- 1863
→ The pteridophytes are found in cool, damp, Explanation: Mendel conducted hybndlsation
shady places though some may flourish well in experiments on pea plant for 7 years between
sandy-soil conditions. 1856 to 1863 and his research data was
→ In bryophytes, the dominant phase in the life published in 1865.
cycle is the gametophytic plant body. However,
in pteridophytes, the main plant body is a 116. (3) Commensalism
sporophyte that is differentiated into true root, Explanation: Interaction of sea anemone and
stem, and leaves. These organs possess well- clown fish is an example of commensalism. As
differentiated vascular tissues. sea anemone has stinging tentacles and the
→ The sporophytes bear sporangia that are clownfish lives among them gets protection
subtended by leaf-like appendages called from the predator.
sporophylls. In some cases, sporophylls may
form distinct compact structures called strobili 117. (1) (i) and (ii)
or cones (Selaginella, Equisetum). Explanation: The genotype Bb will result in
→ The sporangia produce spores by meiosis in intermediate-sized round seeds and
spore mother cells. intermediate-sized starch grains.
→ The spores germinate to give rise to
inconspicuous, small but multicellular free- 118. (3) G.F. Gause
living, mostly photosynthetic thalloid
Explanation: G.F. Gause
gametophytes called prothallus.
119. (2) Both (DNA only) and (Protein only)
111. (2) (A)-(iv), (B)-(iii), (C)-(ii), (D)-(i)
Explanation: A virus is a nucleoprotein
Explanation: Ethephon is the most widely
(protein with genetic material) and the genetic
used compound as a source of ethylene. It is
material is infectious. Bacterial viruses or
known to control fruit ripening in tomatoes and
bacteriophages (viruses that infect the bacteria)
apples.
are usually double-stranded DNA viruses.
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The cyclic photophosphorylation takes place in

120. (2) Yeast Explanation: Saccharomycetes the PS-I or photosystem one which has a single
(yeast) belongs to the kingdom of Fungi and chlorophyll molecule ‘a’ as reaction centre. It
the division Ascomycota (ascomycetes). has an absorption peak of 700nm. The electron
released from the reaction centre travels to the
121. (3) A is true but R is false. primary acceptor ferredoxin, then in the
Explanation: DNA synthesis takes place only electron transport chain before returning back
during one specific stage in cell cycle to the reaction centre.
(interphase).
130. (2) Chain and Florey
122. (1) Option b is not correct Explanation: In 1939, Ernst Chain, a
Explanation: The coding sequences or biochemist who had fled to Britain from Nazi
expressed sequences are defined as exons. The Germany, came across Alexander Fleming’s
exons are interrupted by introns. Introns or published work on penicillin. He was greatly
intervening sequences do not appear in mature interested and soon began working on isolating
or processed RNA. penicillin. Together with lab supervisor
Howard Florey, he isolated the antibacterial
agent in greater quantity than Fleming had been
123. (1) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(v), (d)-(i), (e)-(iii)
able to achieve and then tested the extract by
Explanation:
injecting it into two mice that had been infected
Puccinia causes rust disease in wheat.
with a bacterial disease.
Dikaryon is a stage of cells found in life cycles
Ernst Chain was the driving force behind
of ascomycetes and basidiomycetes.
isolating and testing penicillin, but when it
Rhizopus causes bread mould. came to manufacturing on a large scale, it was
Albugo is commonly known as smut fungi. Howard Florey who made more of a
Ustilago is a parasitic fungus on mustard. contribution, by locating several U.S.
companies which were willing to provide
124. (4) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) resources when U.K. factories were occupied
Explanation: (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) with the war effort.

125. (3) Termination gene message for polypeptide 131. (3) Azolla and blue green algae
synthesis. Explanation: Biofertilisers are living
Explanation: At the end of translation, a organisms, which help in increasing the fertility
release factor binds to the stop codon, of soil.
terminating translation and releasing the Example includes Azolla and blue green algae.
complete polypeptide from the ribosome.
132. (2) Option (A)
126. (4) r-RNA Explanation: Clostridium butylicum is used to
Explanation: rRNA is the most abundant in produce butyric acid.
animal cell and constitutes 80% of the total
RNA. 133. (1)
127. (4) Photophosphorylation
Explanation: Photophosphorylation

128. (3) A = T and C ≡ G

Explanation: A = T and C ≡ G Explanation: X in the given diagram is

129. (4) Reaction centre

Explanation: Photophosphorylation is a
process of converting ADP to ATP in the
presence of light. It takes place during the light
reaction phase of photosynthesis.
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134. (4) Arrest of cell cycle and onset of Explanation: The rate of formation of new
differentiation organic matter by rabbit in a grassland, is
Explanation: The G0 phase or resting phase called Secondary productivity.
is a period in the cell cycle in which cells exist
in a quiescent state. Arrest of cell cycle and 142. (1) axillary buds are activated.
onset of differentiation. Explanation: Decapitating a growing plant
means removing shoot apex of the plant.
135. (1) 25 Auxin, a growth promoting phytohormone
Explanation: The microspore mother cell present in apex inhibits the growth of axillary
produces four pollen or microspores by one buds so that only the apex continues to grow.
meiosis which cannot divide further. Hence, for When the apex containing auxin is removed or
producing 100 microspores/pollen, 100/4 = 25 decapitation is done, then axillary buds show
meiotic divisions are required. their growth, this is because the apical
dominance is removed. This practice of
136. (4) Dicot root removal of apical dominance is applied in tea
Explanation: In Dicot root vascular bundles gardens, hedges, rose gardens etc.
are diarch to hexarch (Based on the number of
xylem arch). 143. (4) Growth promoter
Explanation: Kinetin does not occur naturally
137. (4) (i) and (vi) in plants. Search for natural substances with
Explanation: Mitosis usually results in the cytokinin-like activities led to the isolation of
production of diploid daughter cells with zeatin from corn-kernels and coconut milk.
nonidentical genetic complement. Mitosis
creates two identical daughter cells that each 144. (2) Zoo
contain the same number of chromosomes as Explanation: Zoo
their parent cell. In contrast, meiosis gives rise
to four unique daughter cells, each of which 145. (4) Fungi
has half the number of chromosomes as the Explanation: Fungi
parent cell.
CO2
138. (3) Monocot stem - 1 - Epidermis, 146. (4)
O2
2 - Hypodermis, 3 - Vascular bundles,
CO2
4 - Phloem, 5 - Xylem, 6 - Ground tissue Explanation:
Explanation: The diagram is of transverse O2
section of a Monocot stem - 1 - Epidermis,
2 - Hypodermis, 3 - Vascular bundles, 147. (1) PGAL ⟶ PGA
4 - Phloem, 5 - Xylem, 6 - Ground tissue. Explanation: This reaction takes place during
glycolysis that involves a breakdown of
139. (1) (A)-biomass; (B)-marine glucose the reduction of NAD takes place and
Explanation: An inverted pyramid of biomass it forms in NADH + H⁺. This occurs when 1,3-
may occasionally be observed in marine phosphoglyceraldehyde is converted into 13-
communities. phosphoglyceric acid. The enzyme used here is
triose phosphate dehydrogenase.
140. (1) Assertion and reason both are correct
statements and reason is correct explanation for 148. (2) Entomophily
assertion. Explanation: Entomophily
Explanation: Assertion and reason both are
correct statements and reason is correct 149. (3) 6th position of β-chain
explanation for assertion. Explanation: 6th position of β-chain

141. (3) Secondary productivity 150. (4) F1 hybrid with double recessive
Explanation: F1 hybrid with double recessive
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157. (1) Effect of concentration on enzyme activity

151. (1) Thymus Explanation: Increasing enzyme concentration
Explanation: Thymus will speed up the reaction, as long as there is
substrate available to bind to. Once all of the
enzymes have bound, any substrate increase
152. (3) Adrenalin will have no effect on the rate of reaction, as
Explanation: Adrenalin the available enzymes will be saturated and
working at their maximum rate.
153. (1) (ii), (iii) and (v)
Explanation: 158. (2) More than one are correct
i. Exocoetus (Flying fish), Hippocampus are Explanation: Ctenoplana is a Ctenophore in
marine bony fishes whereas Pterophyllum, and which digestion is both extracellular and
Betta are freshwater bony fishes. intracellular.
ii. In Amphibians, the body is divisible into the Meandrina belongs to phylum Coelenterata
head and trunk. The tail may be present in where digestion is both extracellular and
some. intracellular. However, the digestive system in
iii. Alimentary canal, urinary and reproductive snail is intracellular.
tracts open into a common chamber called
cloaca which opens to the exterior. 159. (2) Valine
iv. The heart is three-chambered (two auricles Explanation: Neutral amino acids: Glycine,
and one ventricle). Alanine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine,
v. Sexes are separate. Fertilization is external. Phenylalanine, Proline, methionine, serine,
They are oviparous and development is direct threonine, tyrosine, cysteine, glutamine,
or indirect. asparagine, tryptophan.
Hence, statements (ii), (iii) and (v) are true for
Amphibians. 160. (2) Both A and R are true but R is not the
correct explanation of A.
154. (4) Hypersecretion of the thyroid gland Explanation: Both A and R are true but R is
Explanation: Hypersecretion of the thyroid not the correct explanation of A.
gland
161. (4) Only (b)
155. (4) Arthrodial membrane Explanation: A - Adenine (N-base),
Explanation: Cockroach belongs to phylum B - Adenosine (Nucleoside), C - Adenylic acid
Arthropoda which shows peculiar (Nucleotide)
characteristics like the presence of exoskeleton
and the segmented body. Each segment is
162. (2) It has no specific site for cut
further divided into four plates such as dorsal
tergum, ventral sternum, and two lateral Explanation: Each restriction endonuclease
pleuron. These terga, sterna, and pleura of the functions by ‘inspecting’ the length of a DNA
cockroach body are joined by the Arthrodial sequence. Once it finds its specific recognition
membrane. sequence, it will bind to the DNA and cut each
of the two strands of the double helix at
specific points in their sugar-phosphate
156. (2) I-Locust - Gregarious pest, II- Scorpion- backbones. Each restriction endonuclease
Book lungs recognizes a specific palindromic nucleotide
Explanation: The image I is Locust which is sequence in the DNA. The palindrome in DNA
also called gregarious pest and image II is is a sequence of base pairs that reads the same
Scorpion which respires through book lungs. on the two strands when the orientation of
Both of these animals belong to phylum reading is kept the same.
Arthropoda.
163. (1) Statement (iv) is incorrect.

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Explanation: When cut by the same restriction Explanation:

enzyme, the resultant DNA fragments have the Respiratory Respiratory
same kind of ‘sticky ends’ and, these can be capacities volumes
joined together (end-to-end) using DNA
ligases. Residual volume 1200 mL
Vital capacity 4500 mL
164. (3) 1972 Inspiratory reserve 2500 mL
Explanation: 1972 volume
Inspiratory capacity 3500 mL
165. (1) Size only
Explanation: The DNA fragments separate
(resolve) according to their size through 172. (3) Ca2+ present in sarcoplasm.
sieving effect provided by the agarose gel. Explanation: Sliding of actin and myosin
filaments continues till the Ca2+ ions are
pumped back to the sarcoplasmic cisternae,
166. (2) Availability of oxygen throughout the resulting in masking the actin filaments. This
process causes the return of Z-lines back to their
Explanation: Availability of oxygen original position, i.e., relaxation.
throughout the process
173. (2) Both A and R are true but R is not the
167. (1) Connective tissue correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Connective tissues are the most Explanation: Gametogenesis is the production
abundant and widely distributed in the body of of haploid gametes by diploid multicellular
complex animals. They are named connective organisms through the process of meiosis. The
tissues because of their special function of production of female gametes or ova (egg) is
linking and supporting other tissues/organs of called oogenesis and the production of
the body. spermatozoa (sperm) is called spermatogenesis.
Oogenesis occurs within the follicles of the
168. (2) Basophiles ovaries. The meiosis of oocytes always results
Explanation: Basophils secrete heparin, in haploid cells of unequal size. When a
histamine, and serotonin during inflammation primary oocyte undergoes meiosis a large
and allergic reactions. haploid secondary oocyte and a very small first
polar body result. A second meiotic division
produces a large ootid and very small second
169. (1) Calcium polar body. The first polar body may or may
Explanation: Calcium is the ion released into not divide during the second meiotic division
the sarcoplasma from sarcoplasmic reticulum into two additional second polar bodies. All the
during the polarisation. Ca++ attaches to the polar bodies are nonfunctional. After meiosis
Troponin-C. This brings a conformational the ootid quickly differentiates into the mature
change in the tropomyosin. As a result egg cell or ovum. The non motile ovum
unmasking of active sites on actin for myosin supplies a developing embryo with most of its
takes place. Cross bridges are formed between cytoplasm and food while the much smaller but
actin and myosin. This results in muscle highly motile sperm contributes mainly genetic
contraction. Magnesium is used in material to the embryo.
phosphorylation reactions involving ATP.
Sodium and potassium help in maintaining the
174. (3) As carbamino-haemoglobin and carbonic
membrane potential.
acid
Explanation: As carbamino-haemoglobin and
170. (2) Ball and socket joint carbonic acid
Explanation: Ball and socket joint
175. (4) Thymus gland and bone marrow
171. (1) (iv) 3500 mL, (i)1200 mL Explanation: Thymus gland and bone marrow
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Explanation: 42%
176. (1) lung cancer
Explanation: Chemical carcinogens present in 185. (2) O2
smoke have been identified as a major cause of Explanation: O2
lung cancer.
186. (1) All of these
177. (2) All of these Explanation: All of these
Explanation: All of these
187. (1) Retrovirus
178. (3) Maintaining hyperosmolarity towards inner Explanation: Retrovirus is commonly used as
medullary interstitium in the kidneys. a vector for introducing a DNA fragment in
Explanation: The proximity between the loop human lymphocytes as in gene therapy of ADA
of Henle and vasa recta as well as the counter- deficiency.
current in them helps in maintaining an
increasing osmolarity towards the inner 188. (4) Cotton bollworms and corn borer
medullary interstitium. This mechanism helps respectively.
to maintain a concentration gradient in the Explanation: Bt toxin genes were isolated
medullary interstitium so human urine is nearly from Bacillus thuringiensis and incorporated
four times concentrated than the initial filtrate into several crop plants such as cotton. The
formed. choice of genes depends upon the crop and the
targeted pest, as most of the Bt toxins are insect
179. (2) More group specific. The toxin is coded by gene
named cry. Two cry genes - cry IAc and cry
Explanation: More
IIAb have been incorporated in cotton. The
proteins encoded by genes cry IIAb and cry
180. (2) 3-Seminal vesicle, 5-Urinary bladder, IAc control cotton bollworms and that of cry
10-Anus IIAb controls com borer.
Explanation: 3-Seminal vesicle, 5-Urinary
bladder, 10-Anus 189. (1) Uterus
Explanation: Uterus
181. (2) A - Meiosis I, B - Meiosis II
Explanation: During oogenesis, primary 190. (1) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
oocyte completes its first meiotic division explanation of A.
resulting in the formation of a large haploid Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is
secondary oocyte and a tiny first polar body. At the correct explanation of A.
the time of fertilisation, secondary oocyte
completes the second meiotic division which is 191. (3) 15-24 years
also unequal and results in the formation of a Explanation: The incidences of STDs are
second polar body and a haploid ovum. reported to be very high among persons in the
age group of 15-24 years.
182. (3) Antrum
Explanation: The secondary follicle soon 192. (2) Identification of the organism.
transforms into a tertiary follicle which is Explanation: Taxonomy is the science of
characterized by a fluid-filled cavity called the naming, describing and classifying organisms
antrum. and includes all plants, animals and
microorganisms of the world. First step in
taxonomy is identification of the organism.
183. (1) Urethra Identification is the finding of correct name and
Explanation: Urethra place of an organism according to some
approved system of classification.
184. (3) 42%
193. (3) Taxon
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Explanation: Each unit or category of

classification is termed as a taxon which
represents a rank. All the organism belonging
to a similar taxon share similar traits.

194. (a) Repolarisation of ventricles

Explanation: The T-wave represents the
repolarisation of ventricles, that is, the return of
the ventricles from excited to a normal state.

195. (3) (I)-(ii), (II)-(iii), (III)-(i)

Explanation: (I)-(ii), (II)-(iii), (III)-(i)

196. (1) Involuntary and striated

Explanation: Cardiac muscles are found
exclusively in the heart. They are cylindrical,
nontapering, branched with faint striations.
They have one or two nuclei in each cell. They
are involuntary. Their function is rhythmic
contraction and relaxation throughout life.

197. (1) Thermocycler

Explanation: A thermocycler is a machine that
is used for PCR. It can be set to run in patterns,
heating, and cooling the DNA samples. PCR
involves denaturation, primer annealing, and
extension of primers.

198. (2) Isolation of genetic material

Explanation: The first step of recombinant
DNA technology involves the isolation of

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