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NEET 2022 Phase 2 – PYQ Practice
NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) • 2022 • 183 Questions • Free practice
Q1Physics
An energy of 484 J is spent in increasing the speed of a flywheel from 60 rpm to 360 rpm. The moment of inertia of the flywheel is :
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Correct Option: B
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Q2Physics
A. 4
B. 0.25
C. 0.5
D. 2
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Correct Option: B
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Q3Physics
During a cloudy day, a primary and a secondary rainbow may be created, then the :
A. secondary rainbow is due to single internal reflection and is formed above the primary one.
B. primary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed above the secondary one.
C. primary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed below the secondary one.
D. secondary rainbow is due to double internal reflection and is formed above the primary one.
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Correct Option: D
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Q4Physics
The reciprocal of resistance is :
A. conductance
B. reactance
C. mobility
D. conductivity
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Correct Option: A
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Q5Physics
Two copper vessels A and B have the same base area but of different shapes. A takes twice the volume of water as that B requires to fill upto a particular common height. Then the correct statement among the following is :
A. Vessel B weighs twice that of A.
B. Pressure on the base area of vessels A and B is same.
C. Pressure on the base area of vessels A and B is not same.
D. Both vessels A and B weigh the same.
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Correct Option: B
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Q6Physics
A. (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
B. (a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
C. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
D. (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
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Correct Option: C
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Q7Physics
The distance covered by a body of mass 5 g having linear momentum 0.3 kg m/s in 5 s is :
A. 0.3 m
B. 300 m
C. 30 m
D. 3 m
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Correct Option: B
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Q8Physics
The distance between the two plates of a parallel plate capacitor is doubled and the area of each plate is halved. If C is its initial capacitance, its final capacitance is equal to
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Correct Option: A
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Q9Physics
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Correct Option: A
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Q10Physics
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Correct Option: A
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Q11Physics
The restoring force of a spring with a block attached to the free end of the spring is represented by
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Correct Option: A
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Q12Physics
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : When a fire cracker (rocket) explodes in mid air, its fragments fly in such a way that they continue moving in the same path, which the fire cracker would have followed, had it not exploded.
Reason (R) : Explosion of cracker (rocket) occurs due to internal force only and no external force acts for this explosion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below
A. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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Correct Option: A
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Q13Physics
A. 25 m
B. 5 m
C. 10 m
D. 20 m
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Correct Option: B
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Q14Physics
A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
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Correct Option: D
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Q15Physics
A. 0.375 V
B. 3.75 V
C. 4.25 V
D. 4 V
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Correct Option: B
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Q16Physics
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Correct Option: D
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Q17Physics
The shape of the magnetic field lines due to an infinite long, straight current carrying conductor is
A. a plane
B. a straight line
C. circular
D. elliptical
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Correct Option: C
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Q18Physics
A. NAND
B. OR
C. NOR
D. AND
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Correct Option: B
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Q19Physics
The light rays having photons of energy 4.2 eV are falling on a metal surface having a work function of 2.2 eV. The stopping potential of the surface is
A. 6.4 V
B. 2 eV
C. 2 V
D. 1.1 V
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Correct Option: C
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Q20Physics
Identify the function which represents a non-periodic motion.
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Correct Option: B
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Q21Physics
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Correct Option: D
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Q22Physics
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Correct Option: C
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Q23Physics
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Correct Option: D
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Q24Physics
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Correct Option: D
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Q25Physics
If the screen is moved away from the plane of the slits in a Young's double slit experiment, then the :
A. linear separation of the fringes decreases
B. angular separation of the fringes increases
C. angular separation of the fringes decreases
D. linear separation of the fringes increase
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Correct Option: D
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Q26Physics
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Correct Option: D
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Q27Physics
The physical quantity that has the same dimensional formula as pressure is
A. Coefficient of viscosity
B. Force
C. Momentum
D. Young's modulus of elasticity
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Correct Option: D
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Q28Physics
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Correct Option: D
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Q29Physics
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Correct Option: D
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Q30Physics
A. 10 N
B. 25 N
C. 39 N
D. 6 N
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Correct Option: B
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Q31Physics
The incorrect statement about the property of a Zener diode is :
A. p and n regions of Zener diode are heavily doped
B. Zener voltage remains constant at breakdown
C. It is designed to operate under reverse bias
D. Depletion region formed is very wide
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Correct Option: D
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Q32Physics
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Correct Option: B
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Q33Physics
A standard filament lamp consumes 100 W when connected to 200 V ac mains supply. The peak current through the bulb will be :
A. 2 A
B. 0.707 A
C. 1 A
D. 1.414 A
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Correct Option: B
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Q34Physics
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Correct Option: B
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Q35Physics
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Correct Option: D
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Q36Physics
A. 7%
B. 2%
C. 5%
D. 3%
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Correct Option: D
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Q37Physics
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Correct Option: D
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Q38Physics
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Correct Option: B
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Q39Physics
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Correct Option: A
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Q40Physics
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Correct Option: B
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Q41Physics
The position-time (x - t) graph for positive acceleration is
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Correct Option: B
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Q42Physics
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Correct Option: B
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Q43Physics
A. (a), (b) and (d)
B. (a), (b) and (c)
C. (b), (c) and (d)
D. (c), (d) and (a)
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Correct Option: A
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Q44Physics
A. 192 V
B. 108 V
C. 197 V
D. 150 V
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Correct Option: A
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Q45Physics
Three vessels of equal capacity have gases at the same temperature and pressure. The first vessel contains helium (monoatomic), the second contains fluorine (diatomic) and the third contains sulfur hexafluoride (polyatomic). The correct statement, among the following is :
A. The root mean square speed of sulfur hexafluoride is the largest
B. All vessels contain unequal number of respective molecules
C. The root mean square speed of molecules is same in all three cases
D. The root mean square speed of helium is the largest
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Correct Option: D
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Q46Physics
A. 512 Hz
B. 420 Hz
C. 440 Hz
D. 484 Hz
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Correct Option: C
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Q47Physics
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Correct Option: B
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Q48Chemistry
A. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
B. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
C. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
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Correct Option: A
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Q49Chemistry
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Correct Option: C
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Q50Chemistry
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Chlorine is an electron withdrawing group but it is ortho, para directing in electrophilic aromatic substitution.
Reason (R) : Inductive effect of chlorine destabilises the intermediate carbocation formed during the electrophilic substitution, however due to the more pronounced resonance effect, the halogen stabilises the carbocation at ortho and para positioins.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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Correct Option: D
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Q51Chemistry
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Correct Option: D
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Q52Chemistry
A. (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
B. (a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
D. (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
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Correct Option: B
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Q53Chemistry
The correct order of first ionization enthalpy for the given four elements is :
A. C < F < N < O
B. C < N < F < O
C. C < N < O < F
D. C < O < N < F
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Correct Option: D
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Q54Chemistry
A. (IV) > (II) > (III) > (I)
B. (IV) > (III) > (II) > (I)
C. (I) > (II) > (III) > (IV)
D. (I) > (III) > (II) > (IV)
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Correct Option: D
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Q55Chemistry
A. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
B. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
C. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
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Correct Option: C
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Q56Chemistry
Which of the following reactions is a part of the large scale industrial preparation of nitric acid?
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Correct Option: C
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Q57Chemistry
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Correct Option: C
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Q58Chemistry
A. 0 J
B. 1260 J
C. 2520 J
D. 5040 J
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Correct Option: A
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Q59Chemistry
A. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
C. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
D. (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
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Correct Option: D
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Q60Chemistry
0.01 M acetic acid solution is 1% ionised, then pH of this acetic acid solution is :
A. 1
B. 3
C. 2
D. 4
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Correct Option: D
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Q61Chemistry
The half life of a first order reaction is 2000 years. If the concentration after 8000 years is 0.02 M, then the initial concentration was :
A. 0.04 M
B. 0.16 M
C. 0.32 M
D. 0.08 M
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Correct Option: C
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Q62Chemistry
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Correct Option: B
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Q63Chemistry
The decreasing order of boiling points of the following alkanes is :
(a) heptane
(b) butane
(c) 2-methylbutane
(d) 2-methylpropane
(e) hexane
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A. (a) > (e) > (c) > (b) > (d)
B. (a) > (c) > (e) > (d) > (b)
C. (c) > (d) > (a) > (e) > (b)
D. (a) > (e) > (b) > (c) > (d)
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Q64Chemistry
Decrease in size from left to right in actinoid series is greater and gradual than that in lanthanoid series due to
A. 5f orbitals have greater shielding effect
B. 4f orbitals are penultimate
C. 4f orbitals have greater shielding effect
D. 5f orbitals have poor shielding effect
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Correct Option: D
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Q65Chemistry
Which of the following reactions is not an example for nucleophilic addition-elimination reaction?
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Correct Option: B
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Q66Chemistry
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Correct Option: C
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Q67Chemistry
A. (b) and (c) only
B. (a) and (b) only
C. (a) and (c) only
D. (a) and (d) only
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Correct Option: B
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Q68Chemistry
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Correct Option: B
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Q69Chemistry
Which of the following reactions is a decomposition redox reaction?
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Correct Option: B
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Q70Chemistry
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Correct Option: B
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Q71Chemistry
A. (a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iii)
B. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
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Correct Option: D
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Q72Chemistry
The correct order of bond angles in the following compounds/species is :
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Correct Option: B
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Q73Chemistry
A. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
B. (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
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Correct Option: A
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Q74Chemistry
A. Both X and Y are alkaline earth metals
B. X is an alkali metal and Y is an alkaline earth metal
C. X is an alkaline earth metal and Y is an alkali metal
D. Both X and Y are alkali metals
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Correct Option: B
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Q75Chemistry
The incorrect statement about denaturation of proteins is :
A. Uncoiling of the helical structure takes place
B. It results due to change of temperature and/or pH
C. It results in loss of biological activity of proteins
D. A protein is formed from amino acids linked by peptide bonds
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Correct Option: D
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Q76Chemistry
A. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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Correct Option: D
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Q77Chemistry
Which of the following is the most stable carbocation?
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Correct Option: A
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Q78Chemistry
A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
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Correct Option: A
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Q79Chemistry
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Correct Option: C
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Q80Chemistry
A vessel contains 3.2 g of dioxygen gas at STP (273.15 K and 1 atm pressure). The gas is now transferred to another vessel at constant temperature, where pressure becomes one third of the original pressure. The volume of new vessel in L is : (Given : molar volume at STP is 22.4 L)
A. 67.2
B. 6.72
C. 2.24
D. 22.4
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Correct Option: B
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Q81Chemistry
Which one of the following reaction sequence is incorrect method to prepare phenol?
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Correct Option: D
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Q82Chemistry
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Correct Option: B
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Q83Chemistry
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Correct Option: C
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Q84Chemistry
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Correct Option: C
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Q85Chemistry
The incorrect method for the synthesis of alkenes is
A. Treating vicinal dihalides with Zn metal
C. Heating alkyl halides with alcoholic KOH
D. Treating alkyl halides in aqueous KOH solution
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Correct Option: D
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Q86Chemistry
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Correct Option: A
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Q87Chemistry
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Correct Option: B
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Q88Chemistry
The incorrect method to synthesize benzaldehyde is
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Correct Option: A
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Q89Biology
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Sickle cell anaemia and haemophilia are autosomal dominant traits.
Statement II : Sickle cell anaemia and haemophilia are disorders of the blood.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
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Correct Option: A
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Q90Biology
Which stage of meiosis can last for months or years in the oocytes of some vertebrates?
A. Diakinesis
B. Leptotene
C. Pachytene
D. Diplotene
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Correct Option: D
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Q91Biology
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : When a particular restriction enzyme cuts strand of DNA, overhanging stretches or sticky ends are formed.
Reason (R) : Some restriction enzymes cut the strand of DNA a little away from the centre of palindromic site.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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Correct Option: B
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Q92Biology
Give the correct descending order of organisms with reference to their estimated number found in Amazon forest.
(a) Plants (b) Invertebrates (c) Fishes (d) Mammals (e) Birds
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A. (b) > (a) > (c) > (e) > (d)
B. (a) > (b) > (e) > (d) > (c)
C. (a) > (c) > (d) > (b) > (e)
D. (b) > (a) > (e) > (d) > (c)
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Correct Option: A
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Q93Biology
In lac operon, z gene codes for
View answer and available explanation
Correct Option: B
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Q94Biology
The 5-C compound formed during TCA cycle is
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Correct Option: B
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Q95Biology
In meiosis, crossing over and exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes are catalyzed by the enzyme
A. Polymerase
B. Phosphorylase
C. Recombinase
D. Transferase
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Correct Option: C
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Q96Biology
All successions irrespective of the habitat proceed to which type of climax community?
A. Edaphic
B. Xeric
C. Mesic
D. Hydrophytic
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Correct Option: C
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Q97Biology
When a carrier protein facilitates the movement of two molecules across the membrane in same direction, it is called
A. Symport
B. Uniport
C. Transport
D. Antiport
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Correct Option: A
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Q98Biology
A. 2 ATP + 2 NADPH
B. 1 ATP + 1 NADPH
C. 1 ATP + 2 NADPH
D. 2 ATP + 1 NADPH
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Correct Option: A
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Q99Biology
The ability of plants to follow different pathways in response to environment leading to formation of different kinds of structures is called
A. Differentiation
B. Redifferentiation
C. Development
D. Plasticity
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Correct Option: D
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Q100Biology
A. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
B. (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
C. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
D. (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
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Correct Option: C
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Q101Biology
Interfascicular cambium is present between
A. Secondary xylem and secondary phloem
B. Primary xylem and primary phloem
C. Pericycle and endodermis
D. Two vascular bundles
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Correct Option: D
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Q102Biology
Which of the following growth regulators is an adenine derivative?
A. Abscisic acid
B. Auxin
C. Cytokinin
D. Ethylene
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Correct Option: C
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Q103Biology
The chromosomal theory of inheritance was proposed by
A. Robert Brown
B. Thomas Morgan
C. Sutton and Boveri
D. Gregor Mendel
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Correct Option: C
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Q104Biology
Which of the following statement is not correct?
A. The rhizome is thick, prostrate and branched
B. Rhizome is a condensed form of stem
C. The apical bud in rhizome always remains above the ground
D. The rhizome is aerial with no distinct nodes and internodes
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Correct Option: D
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Q105Biology
The Phenomenon by which the undividing parenchyma cells start to divide mitotically during plant tissue culture is called as
A. Secondary growth
B. Differentiation
C. Dedifferentiation
D. Redifferentiation
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Correct Option: C
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Q106Biology
A. (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
B. (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)
C. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
D. (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
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Correct Option: B
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Q107Biology
The residual persistent part which forms the perisperm in the seeds of beet is
A. Integument
B. Calyx
C. Endosperm
D. Nucellus
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Correct Option: D
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Q108Biology
The World Summit on sustainable development held in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa pledged for
A. Collection and preservation of seeds of different genetic strains of commercially important plants.
B. A significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss.
C. Declaration of more biodiversity hotspots.
D. Increase in agricultural production.
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Correct Option: B
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Q109Biology
The type of tissue commonly found in the fruit wall of nuts is :
A. Sclereid
B. Parenchyma
C. Collenchyma
D. Sclerenchyma
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Correct Option: A
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Q110Biology
The pioneer species in a hydrarch succession are
A. Filamentous algae
B. Free-floating angiosperms
C. Submerged rooted plants
D. Phytoplanktons
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Correct Option: D
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Q111Biology
Given below are two statements
Statement I : DNA polymerases catalyse polymerisation only in one direction, that is 5' → 3'.
Statement II : During replication of DNA, on one strand the replication is continuous while on other strand it is
discontinuous.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
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Correct Option: B
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Q112Biology
The species that come to appear in bare area are called
A. Species of seral community
B. Pioneer species
C. Invasive species
D. Competitive species
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Correct Option: B
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Q113Biology
Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium during secondary growth takes place in cells of
A. Pericycle
B. Epiblema
C. Cortex
D. Endodermis
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Correct Option: A
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Q114Biology
A. (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
B. (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
C. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
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Correct Option: C
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Q115Biology
To ensure that only the desired pollens fall on the stigma in artificial hybridization process
(a) the female flower buds of plant producing unisexual flowers need not be bagged.
(b) there is no need to emasculate unisexual flowers of selected female parent
(c) emasculated flowers are to be bagged immediately after cross pollination
(d) emasculated flowers are to be bagged after removal of anthers
(e) bisexual flowers, showing protogyny are never selected for cross
Choose the correct answer from the options given belows
A. (a), (d) and (e) only
B. (a), (b) and (c) only
C. (b), (c) and (d) only
D. (b), (c) and (e) only
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Correct Option: C
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Q116Biology
A. (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
B. (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
D. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
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Correct Option: C
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Q117Biology
The number of time(s) decarboxylation of isocitrate occurs during single TCA cycle is
A. Four
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
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Correct Option: C
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Q118Biology
A. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
B. (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
C. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
D. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
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Correct Option: C
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Q119Biology
Separation of DNA fragments is done by a technique known as
A. Gel electrophoresis
B. Polymerase Chain Reaction
C. Recombinant technology
D. Southern blotting
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Correct Option: A
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Q120Biology
In general the egg apparatus of embryo sac in angiosperm consists of
A. One egg cell, two synergids, two antipodal cells, two Polar nuclei
B. One egg cell, two synergids, three antipodal cells, two Polar nuclei
C. One egg cell, two synergids, two antipodal cells, three Polar nuclei
D. One egg cell, three synergids, two antipodal cells, two Polar nuclei
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Correct Option: B
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Q121Biology
A. Liliaceae
B. Fabaceae
C. Brassicaceae
D. Solanaceae
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Correct Option: C
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Q122Biology
Primary proteins are also called as polypeptides because :
A. They can assume many conformations
B. They are linear chains
C. They are polymers of peptide monomers
D. Successive amino acids are joined by peptide bonds
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Correct Option: D
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Q123Biology
A. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
C. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
D. (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
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Correct Option: D
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Q124Biology
Which type of substance would face difficulty to pass through the cell membrane?
A. Substance soluble in lipids
B. Substance with hydrophobic moiety
C. Substance with hydrophilic moiety
D. All substance irrespective of hydrophobic and hydrophilic moiety
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Correct Option: C
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Q125Biology
A. 9%
B. 100%
C. 56.25%
D. 18.75%
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Correct Option: D
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Q126Biology
A. (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
B. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
C. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
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Correct Option: D
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Q127Biology
If a female individual is with small round head, furrowed tongue, partially open mouth and broad palm with characteristic palm crease. Also the physical, psychomotor and mental development is retarded. The karyotype analysis of such an individual will show :
A. Trisomy of chromosome 21
B. 47 chromosomes with XXY sex chromosomes
C. 45 chromosomes with XO sex chromosomes
D. 47 chromosomes with XYY sex chromosomes
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Correct Option: A
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Q128Biology
A. (c), (d) and (e) only
B. (a), and (b) only
C. (a), (b) and (c) only
D. (a), (c) and (d) only
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Correct Option: C
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Q129Biology
A. (a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)
B. (a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (i), (d) – (ii)
C. (a) – (ii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (i), (d) – (iii)
D. (a) – (iv), (b) – (i), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iii)
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Correct Option: B
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Q130Biology
The enzyme (a) is needed for isolating genetic material from plant cells and enzyme (b) for isolating genetic material from fungus. Choose the correct pair of options from the following :
A. (a) Cellulase (b) Lipase
B. (a) Cellulase (b) Protease
C. (a) Cellulase (b) Chitinase
D. (a) Chitinase (b) Lipase
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Correct Option: C
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Q131Biology
Identify the correct sequence of events during Prophase I of meiosis:
(a) Synapsis of homologous chromosomes
(b) Chromosomes become gradually visible under microscope
(c) Crossing over between non-sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes
(d) Terminalisation of chiasmata
(e) Dissolution of synaptonemal complex
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. (a), (c), (d), (e), (b)
B. (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
C. (b), (c), (d), (e), (a)
D. (b), (a), (c), (e), (d)
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Correct Option: D
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Q132Biology
Which of the following pair represents free living nitrogen fixing aerobic bacteria?
A. Pseudomonas and Thiobacillus
B. Rhizobium and Frankia
C. Azotobacter and Beijernickia
D. Anabaena and Rhodospirillum
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Correct Option: C
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Q133Biology
Frugivorous birds are found in large numbers in tropical forests mainly because of :
A. Temperature conducive for their breeding
B. Lack of niche specialisation
C. Higher annual rainfall
D. Availability of fruits throughout the year
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Correct Option: D
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Q134Biology
Identify the correct statements regarding chemiosmotic hypothesis:
(a) Splitting of the water molecule takes place on the inner side of the membrane.
(b) Protons accumulate within the lumen of the thylakoids.
(c) Primary acceptor of electron transfers the electrons to an electron carrier.
(d) NADP reductase enzyme is located on the stroma side of the membrane.
(e) Protons increase in number in stroma.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. (b), (c) and (e)
B. (a), (b) and (e)
C. (a), (b) and (d)
D. (b), (c) and (d)
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Correct Option: C
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Q135Biology
A. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
B. (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
C. (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
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Correct Option: B
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Q136Biology
Which of the following animals has three chambered heart?
A. Pteropus
B. Scoliodon
C. Hippocampus
D. Chelone
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Correct Option: D
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Q137Biology
Which of the following types of epithelium is present in the bronchioles and Fallopian tubes?
A. Stratified squamous epithelium
B. Simple squamous epithelium
C. Simple columnar epithelium
D. Ciliated epithelium
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Correct Option: D
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Q138Biology
Which of the following is not an Intra Uterine Device?
A. Progestasert
B. Progestogens
C. Multiload 375
D. Lippes loop
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Correct Option: B
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Q139Biology
A. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
B. (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii)
D. (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
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Correct Option: C
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Q140Biology
Which of the following reasons is mainly responsible for graft rejection in transplantation of organs?
A. Cell-mediated response
B. Inability of recipient to differentiate between ‘self’ and ‘non-self’ tissues/cells
C. Humoral immune response only
D. Auto-immune response
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Correct Option: A
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Q141Biology
Bivalent or Tetrad formation is a characteristic feature observed during
A. Chiasmata in zygotene stage
B. Synaptonemal complex in zygotene stage
C. Chiasmata in Diplotene stage
D. Synaptonemal complex in Pachytene stage
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Correct Option: B
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Q142Biology
Give below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): FSH which interacts with membrane bound receptors does not enter the target cell.
Reason (R): Binding of FSH to its receptors generates second messenger (cyclic AMP) for its biochemical and physiological responses.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
A. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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Correct Option: C
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Q143Biology
Choose the correct statement about a muscular tissue
A. Smooth muscles are multinucleated and involuntary.
B. Skeletal muscle fibres are uninucleated and found in parallel bundles.
C. Intercalated discs allow the cardiac muscle cells to contract as a unit.
D. The walls of blood vessels are made up of columnar epithelium.
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Correct Option: C
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Q144Biology
Identify the region of human brain which has pneumotaxic centre that alters respiratory rate by reducing the duration of inspiration.
A. Cerebrum
B. Medulla
C. Pons
D. Thalamus
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Correct Option: C
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Q145Biology
The amount of biomass or organic matter produced per unit area over a time period by plants during photosynthesis is called
A. Net primary production
B. Secondary production
C. Primary production
D. Gross primary production
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Correct Option: C
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Q146Biology
Select the incorrect match regarding the symbols used in the Pedigree analysis:
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Correct Option: D
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Q147Biology
If the pH in lysosomes is increased to alkaline, what will be the outcome?
A. Lysosomal enzymes will be more active
B. Hydrolytic enzymes will function more efficiently
C. Hydrolytic enzymes will become inactive
D. Lysosomal enzymes will be released into the cytoplasm
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Correct Option: C
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Q148Biology
According to the sliding filament theory:
A. The actin filaments slide away from A-band resulting in shortening of sarcomere.
B. Actin and myosin filaments slide over each other to increase the length of the sarcomere.
C. Length of A-band does not change
D. I-band increases in length.
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Correct Option: C
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Q149Biology
Pathogenic bacteria gain resistance to antibiotics due to changes in their :
A. Nucleoid
B. Cosmids
C. Plasmids
D. Nucleus
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Correct Option: C
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Q150Biology
Panspermia, an idea that is still a favourite for some astronomers, means:
A. Transfer of spores as unit of life from other planets to Earth
B. Creation of life from dead and decaying matter
C. Creation of life from chemicals
D. Origin of sperm in human testes
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Correct Option: A
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Q151Biology
Why CNG is considered better fuel than diesel?
(a) It can not be adulterated.
(b) It takes less time to fill the fuel tank
(c) It burns more efficiently.
(d) It is cheaper.
(e) It is less inflammable.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A. (c), (d), (e) only
B. (a), (b), (c), (e) only
C. (a), (c), (d) only
D. (a), (b), (d), (e) only
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Correct Option: C
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Q152Biology
Which of the following statements are correct with respect to vital capacity?
(a) It includes ERV, TV and IRV
(b) Total volume of air a person can inspire after a normal expiration.
(c) The maximum volume of air a person can breathe in after forced expiration.
(d) It includes ERV, RV and IRV.
(e) The maximum volume of air a person can breath out after a forced inspiration.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A. (a) and (e)
B. (b), (d) and (e)
C. (a), (c) and (d)
D. (a), (c) and (e)
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Correct Option: D
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Q153Biology
How many secondary spermatocytes are required to form 400 million spermatozoa?
A. 400 million
B. 50 million
C. 100 million
D. 200 million
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Correct Option: D
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Q154Biology
Mad cow disease in cattle and Cr Jacob disease in humans are due to infection by ______.
A. Prion
B. Bacterium
C. Virus
D. Viroid
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Correct Option: A
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Q155Biology
Arrange the components of mammary gland. (from proximal to distal).
(a) Mammary duct
(b) Lactiferous duct
(c) Alveoli
(d) Mammary ampulla
(e) Mammary tubules
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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Correct Option: D
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Q156Biology
Western Ghats have a large number of plants and animal species that are not found anywhere else. Which of the following term is used to notify such species?
A. Vulnerable species
B. Threatened species
C. Keystone species
D. Endemic species
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Correct Option: D
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Q157Biology
A. (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii)
B. (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)
C. (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
D. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (iii)
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Correct Option: B
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Q158Biology
Two butterfly species are competing for the same nectar of a flower in a garden. To survive and coexist together, they may avoid competition in the same garden by :
A. Predating on each other
B. Feeding at the same time
C. Choosing different foraging patterns
D. Increasing time spent on attacking each other
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Correct Option: C
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Q159Biology
Choose the incorrect enzymatic rection:
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Correct Option: B
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Q160Biology
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): During pregnancy the level of thyroxine is increased in the maternal blood.
Reason (R): Pregnancy is characterised by metabolic changes in the mother.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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Correct Option: B
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Q161Biology
Choose the correct statements:
(a) Bones support and protect softer tissues and organs
(b) Weight bearing function is served by limb bones
(c) Ligament is the site of production of blood cells.
(d) Adipose tissue is specialised to store fats.
(e) Tendons attach one bone to another.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. (a), (b) and (e) only
B. (a), (b) and (d) only
C. (b), (c) and (e) only
D. (a), (c) and (d) only
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Correct Option: B
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Q162Biology
If DNA contained sulfur instead of phosphorus and proteins contained phosphorus instead of sulfur, what would have been the outcome of Hershey and Chase experiment?
A. Radioactive phosphorus in bacterial cells
B. No radioactive sulfur in bacterial cells
C. Both radioactive sulfur and phosphorus in bacterial cells
D. Radioactive sulfur in bacterial cells
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Correct Option: D
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Q163Biology
Select the incorrect statements with respect to Cyclostomes:
(a) They lack scales and paired fins.
(b) They have circular mouth with jaws.
(c) They bear 6-15 pairs of gills.
(d) They migrate to deep sea for spawning.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. (a) and (d) only
B. (a) and (b) only
C. (b) and (c) only
D. (b) and (d) only
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Correct Option: D
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Q164Biology
A unique vascular connection between the digestive tract and liver is called______.
A. Hepato-cystic system
B. Hepato-pancreatic system
C. Hepatic portal system
D. Renal portal system
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Correct Option: C
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Q165Biology
Milk of transgenic ‘Cow Rosie’ was nutritionally more balanced product for human babies than natural cow milk because it contained:
A. Human enzyme Adenosine Deaminase (ADA)
C. Human alpha-lactalbumin
D. Human insulin-like growth factor
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Correct Option: C
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Q166Biology
Gout is a type of disorder which leads to:
A. Weakening of bones due to low calcium level
B. Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals
C. Weakening of bones due to decreased bone mass
D. Inflammation of joints due to cartilage degeneration
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Correct Option: B
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Q167Biology
Which of the following methods is not commonly used for introducing foreign DNA into the plant cell?
A. Bacteriophages
B. Agrobacterium mediated transformation
C. Gene gun
D. ‘Disarmed pathogen’ vectors
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Correct Option: A
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Q168Biology
A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
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Correct Option: D
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Q169Biology
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Spirulina is a microbe that can be used for reducing environmental pollution.
Reason (R) : Spirulina is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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Correct Option: C
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Q170Biology
With respect to metaphase, which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Chromosomes lie at the equator of the cell
B. Complete disintegration of nuclear envelope takes place
C. Chromosomes are highly condensed
D. Metaphase chromosomes are made up of four sister chromatids held together by centromere
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Correct Option: D
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Q171Biology
Against the codon 5' UAC 3', what would be the sequence of anticodon on tRNA?
A. 5' GUA 3'
B. 5' AUG 3'
C. 5' ATG 3'
D. 5' GTA 3'
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Correct Option: B
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Q172Biology
Arrange the following formed elements in the decreasing order of their abundance in blood in humans:
(a) Platelets
(b) Neutrophils
(c) Erythrocytes
(d) Eosinophils
(e) Monocytes
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. (a), (c), (b), (d), (e)
B. (c), (a), (b), (e), (d)
C. (c), (b), (a), (e), (d)
D. (d), (e), (b), (a), (c)
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Correct Option: B
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Q173Biology
Which of the following are true about the taxonomical aid 'key'?
(a) Keys are based on the similarities and dissimilarities.
(b) Key is analytical in nature.
(c) Keys are based on the contrasting characters in pair called couplet.
(d) Same key can be used for all taxonomic categories.
(e) Each statement in the key is called Lead.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. (a), (c), (d) and (e) only
B. (a), (b) and (c) only
C. (b), (c), and (d) only
D. (a), (b), (c) and (e) only
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Correct Option: D
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Q174Biology
A normal girl, whose mother is haemophilic marries a male with no ancestral history of haemophilia. What will be the possible phenotypes of the offspring?
(a) Haemophilic son and haemophilic daughter.
(b) Haemophilic son and carrier daughter.
(c) Normal daughter and normal son.
(d) Normal son and haemophilic daughter.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. (b) and (d) only
B. (a) and (b) only
C. (b) and (c) only
D. (a) and (d) only
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Correct Option: C
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Q175Biology
A. Niacin
B. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
C. Haem
D. Zinc
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Correct Option: C
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Q176Biology
IUDs are small objects made up of plastic or copper that are inserted in the uterine cavity. Which of the following statements are correct about IUDs ?
(a) IUDs decrease phagocytosis of sperm within the uterus.
(b) The released copper ions suppress the sperm motility.
(c) IUDs do not make the cervix hostile to the sperm.
(d) IUDs suppress the fertilization capacity of sperm.
(e) The IUDs require surgical intervention for their insertion in the uterine cavity.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. (d) only
B. (a), (d) and (e) only
C. (b) and (c) only
D. (b) and (d) only
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Correct Option: D
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Q177Biology
Select the correct statement regarding mutation theory of evolution.
A. Large differences due to mutations arise gradually in a population
B. This theory was proposed by Alfred Wallace
C. Variations are small directional changes
D. Single step large mutation is a cause of speciation
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Correct Option: D
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Q178Biology
Excretion in cockroach is performed by all, EXCEPT:
A. Hepatic caeca
B. Urecose glands
C. Malpighian tubules
D. Fat body
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Correct Option: A
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Q179Biology
Select the correct statements.
(a) Angiotensin II activates the cortex of adrenal gland to release aldosterone.
(b) Aldosterone leads to increase in blood pressure.
(c) ANF acts as a check on renin-angiotensin mechanism.
(d) ADH causes vasodilation.
(e) Vasopressin is released from adenohypophysis.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A. (a), (b) and (c) only
B. (a), (b) and (e) only
C. (c), (d) and (e) only
D. (b), (c) and (d) only
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Correct Option: A
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Q180Biology
If A and C make 30% and 20% of DNA, respectively, what will be the percentage composition of T and G?
A. T : 20%, G : 20%
B. T : 20%, G : 30%
C. T : 30%, G : 20%
D. T : 30%, G : 30%
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Correct Option: C
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Q181Biology
Refer to the following statements for agarose-gel electrophoresis:
(a) Agarose is a natural polymer obtained from sea-weed.
(b) The separation of DNA molecules in agarose-gel electrophoresis depends on the size of DNA.
(c) The DNA migrates from negatively-charged electrode to the positively-charged electrode
(d) The DNA migrates from positively-charged electrode to the negatively-charged electrode.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A. (b), (c) and (d) only
B. (a) and (b) only
C. (a), (b) and (c) only
D. (a), (b) and (d) only
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Correct Option: C
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Q182Biology
A. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
B. (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
D. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
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Correct Option: A
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Q183Biology
A. (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
B. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
C. (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)
D. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
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Correct Option: A
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