SET-2

NEET

Hence, (c) is correct.

HINTS, SOLUTIONS, EXPLANATIONS
1 (1)

Formula for viscosity η=

πp r
4
πp r
4
6 (1)
⇒V =
8 Vl 8 ηl 1
( KE ) L−( KE ) H = m(v 2L −v 2H )
2 (4) 2

Given,
A√x 1
U= … (i) ¿ m ( 5 g r−g r )=2 m g r
¿ 2 ×1 ×10 ×1=20 J
2
Dimensions of U =¿ dimensions of
x+B

potential energy 7 (4)

¿ [ M L2 T −2 ] −k
From Eq. (i),
Centripetal force F= 2
r
Dimensions of B=¿ dimensions of
2
mv k 2 k
= 2 ⟹ mv =
x=[ M 0 LT 0 ] r r r
∴ Dimensions of A 1 2 k
Kinetic energy= mv =
Since the centripetal force is a
dimensions of U ×dimensions of ( x + B ) 2 2r
¿
conservative force, and for a conservative
dimension of √ x
force,
[ M L T ] [ M 0 L T0 ]
2 −2
¿
[ M 0 L1 /2 T 0 ] dU
F= ⟹ U =−∫ F ∙ dr
¿[M L 5 /2
T −2
] dr
Hence, dimensions of AB k
U =∫ 2 dr=
−k
¿ [ M L5 /2 T −2 ][ M 0 LT 0 ] r r
k k −k
¿ [ M L7 / 2 T −2 ] Toatal energy=K +U= − =
2r r 2r
Constant velocity means constant speed
3 (2)
8 (3)
For uniform circular motion a t=0
as well as same direction throughout
2
4 (1) v
Here, u=10 m s−1 , t=2 s , S=20 m
a r= ≠0
r

Using S=ut+ a t
1 2 9 (4)

1
2
∴ 20=10 × 2+ × a ×2
2
2
10 (4)
t=
√ 2 × 490
9.8 √
=
2 × 49 ×100
98
=√ 100 s=10 s

and increment in length is

0=2 a ⇒ a=0 F
K=
proportional the original length i .e .
5 (3) x
Let a⃗ rel = acceleration of ball with respect
to ground – acceleration of bus with 1
respect to ground
x ∝ l∴ K ∝
It means graph between K and l should
l

be hyperbolic in nature
y

If μ is the mass/length, then

11 (1)
a
Motion Weight of hanging length ¿ μl g
Weight of chain on table ¿ μ(L−l)g
g
of bus

¿−g ^j−a ^j R=μ (L−l)g

f =μ s R=μ s μ (L−l)g
|⃗arel|=√ g2+ a2
 Equating, μs μ ( L−l ) g=μl g or μs =
l
L−l

Here, initial velocity of passenger train

12 (1)

u=v 1 ; final velocity v=v 2 , a=−a , distance dA=area of the curved triangle SAB
1 1 1 2
s=? ¿ ( AB × SA )= ( rdθ ×r ) = r dθ
As v =u +2 as , so v 2=v 1 +2(−a) s The instantaneous areal speed is
2 2 2 2 2 2 2

or s=(v 1−v 2 )/2 a

2 2
dA 1 2 dθ 1 2
= r = r ω
An inertial frame is a non accelerated
13 (2)
Let J be angular momentum, I the
dt 2 dt 2

frame, so option (b) is correct moment of inertia and m the mass, then

Because the efficiency of machine is 90%,

14 (2) J=Iω=mr ω
2

hence, potential energy gained by the =¿constant

dA J
∴ =
mass Hence, angular momentum of the planet
dt 2 m

¿
90
× energy spend ¿
90
×5000=4500 J is conserved.

When the mass is released now, gain in

100 100
When a heavy body with velocity u
19 (4)

KE on hitting the ground collides with a lighter body at rest, then

¿ Loss of potential energy the heavier body remains moving in the
¿ 4500 J same direction with almost same velocity.
15 (3) The lighter body moves in the same
direction with a nearly velocity of 2 u
Loss of kinetic energy =
1 m1 m2 2
( v −v )
2 m1 +m2 1 2 20 (1)
1 M×M Let p1 and p2 be the momenta of A and B
after collision.
2
¿ ×
2 M +M 1
( V −V 2 )
P2 P1
M∙M 2 JJ
¿ ( V 1−V 2) A P B A B A B
2( 2 M ) Bef ore collision Af ter collision

= (V 1−V 2) Then applying impulse = change in linear

M
momentum for the two particles
4

For B: J = p1 …(i)
By the conservation of momentum in the
16 (3)

absence of external force total For A : J= p− p2

momentum of the system (ball + earth) Or p2= p−J …(ii)
remains constant
Coefficient of restitution e=
P1−P2
17 (3) P
P=mv p 1− p+J
p ¿
∴ m= p

Hence, m−v graph will be rectangular

v J − p+ J 2 J
¿ = =−1
hyperbola
p p
21 (1)

From Kepler’s second law of motion, a Given, or

18 (3) m g ' 30 g' 1
= =
line joining any planet to the sun sweeps
m g 90 g 3

out equal areas in equal intervals of time. Now, g =g 2 or

2 2
' R g' R 1
= =
Let any instant t , the planet is in position
2
( R +h ) g ( R+ h ) 3

A . Then area swept out by SA is or or ( R+h )=√ 3 R

R 1
=
R +h √3
or h=( √ 3−1 ) R=0.73 R
 Where v is the speed of flow
Gravitational field intensity Rate of flow of water Q=¿ Area of cross
22 (4)

−11
GM 6.6 ×10 × 7.34 ×10
22
section × speed of flow
I= 2
= 2 2
R ( 1.74 ×10 6 ) Q=
πD
× v ⇒ v=
4Q
2
4
Substituting the value of v in eqn. (i), we
¿ 1.62 Nk g
−1 πD

get
23 (3)
According to kepler’s third law T 2 ∝ r 3 ; At
r =0 ,T =0. It shows that the graph 4 QρD 4 Q ρ
between T 2 and r 2 is a straight line
N R= =
π D η πDη
2

Substituting the values, we get

passing through origin −5 3
24 (2) 4 ×5 ×10 × 10
N R= ≈ 5100
1 ∆ V /V ∆ V
= ∨ =∆ p
1
[ ]
22
7( ) −2
×1.25 ×10 × 10
−3

For N R >3000, the flow is turbulent

K ∆p V K

Or
Hence, the flow of water is turbulent with
∆V 5 −12 −5
× 100=10 ×8 × 10 × 100=8 ×10
Reynold’s number 5100
V
25 (2)

The black spot on heating absorbs

A B 28 (1)
U ( R )= − m
radiations and so emits them in the dark
n
R R
The negative potential energy (2nd part) is
the attractive room while the polished shining part
reflects radiation and absorbs nothing
The velocity of ball before entering the and so does not emit radiations and
26 (2)

water surface becomes invisible in the dark

29 (3)
v=√ 2 gh=√ 2 g ×9
When a ball enters into water, due to Q KA (θ1−θ2 ) Q A r
2

upthrust of water the velocity of ball

= ⇒ ∝ ∝
t l t l l
decreases (or retarded) [As (θ1 −θ2) and K are constant]
The retardation,
a=
apparent weight
⇒
( )
Q
2
t 1 r 1 l2 4 2 8
= 2× = × =
( )
mass of ball Q r 2 l1 9 1 9
V ( ρ−σ ) g ( ρ−σ ) g t 2
a= =
Vρ ρ 30 (2)

(0.4−1
0.4 )
g=
−3
2
g
Q KA ∆θ
t
=
l
⇒ 6000=
200 × 0.75 ×∆ θ
1
If h be the depth upto which ball sink, 6000× 1
then
∴ ∆ θ= =40 ℃
200 × 0.75
31 (3)
( ) As C p /CV =γ
−3
0−v 2=2 × g ×h
2
⟹ 2 g × 9=3 g h C p−C v
∴ γ −1
∴ h=6 cm Cv

or C v =
27 (2) C p −C v
Here, diameter D=1.25 cm=1.25× 10−2 m
R
=
γ −1 γ −1
Density of water ρ=103 kg m−3 RdT npdV
Coefficient of viscosity η=10−3 Pas
∆ U =n C v dT =n =
( γ−1 ) γ −1
Rate of flow of water Q=5 × 10−5 m3 s−1 ¿
np(2 V −V ) npV
=
Reynold’s number N R= …(i)
γ −1
As n=1,
vρD γ−1
η
 pV 7
∴∆U = CP= R
Since,
(γ −1) 2
32 (1)
1 7 5
T 2=27 ℃=( 27+273 ) K=300 K , η=25 %= C P −CV =R ⇒ CV =C P −R= R−R= R
4 2 2

We know that, η=1−

T2 C P (7 /2) R 7
∴ = =
T1 C V (5 /2) R 5

Kinetic energy ∝ Temperature. Hence if

1 300 37 (3)
⇒ =1−
temperature is doubles, kinetic energy
4 T1

will also be doubled

300 1
¿ =1−
T1 4
300 3 38 (2)
⇒ =
T1 4
300 × 4
T =2 π
√ l
g
and 2 T =2 π
¿ T 1=
3
⇒ T 1=400 k √ l
g

Then
¿ T 1=( 400−273 ) ℃=127 ℃
33 (1)
1
2 √
l
= ' ∨l ' = 4 l
l

For adiabatic change, At x=0 , kinetic energy is maximum and

T
γ 39 (1)
=constant
potential energy is minimum.
γ −1
P

( ) ( )
γ −1
T 1 γ p1
= 40 (3)
T2 p2
and
R sin δ=4

( ) ( )
1.5 0.5
27+273 1 R cos δ=4
=
627+273 p2 R=4 √ 2

or
41 (1)
() ( )
3 /2 1/ 2
1 1
=
3 P2
⇒ P2=27 atm
5
¿ 27 ×1.07 × 10
5 −2
¿ 27 ×10 N m

Oxygen is diatomic gas, hence its energy

34 (4)

of two moles Consider a strip of radius x ¿ thickness

dx,
Torque due to friction on this strip.
5
¿ 2 × RT =5 RT
Argon is a monoatomic gas, hence its
2
∫ dτ =∫ xμFπ.2Rπxdx
R

internal energy of 4 moles ¿ 4 ×

2
3 0
RT =6 RT
2 .
2 2 μF R 3
Total Internal energy ¿ ( 6+5 ) RT =11 RT
τ=
R 3
35 (1) 2 μFR
τ=
Average kinetic energy E= kT = kT ∴ correct answer is (a)
f 3 3
2 2

Taken time by the wave to travel a

42 (3)
3
⇒ E= × ( 1.38 × 10 ) ( 273+30 )=6.27 ×10 J
−23 −21

distance equal to one wavelength

2

=0.14×4=0.565
¿ 0.039 eV <1 eV

Frequency
Molar specific heat at constant pressure
36 (3)
 I 1 or 3 ×6.023 ×10 23 ions
∴ 0.1 mole of H 2 S O 4 will give
f c= =
t 0.56
100 ¿ 0.1 ×3 ×6.023 × 10 ions
23

¿ 1.8 ×10 ions

f=
or
56 23

1. Atoms in 2.0 mol of

47 (3)
f =1.79 Hz

If two of nearly equal frequency

43 (3) 23
S8 =2× 8 ×6.02 ×10
superpose, they give beats if they both
24
¿ 9.632 ×10
travel in straight line and I min =0 if they 2. Atoms in 6.0 mol of S=6 × 6.02×10 23
have equal amplitudes
24

2. Atoms in 5.5 mol of

¿ 3.612 ×10

The motorist receives two sound waves,

44 (3)

direct one from the band and that

23 24
S O2=3 ×5.5 ×6.02 ×10 =9.93 ×10
3. Atoms in 4.48 L of C O2 at STP=
reflected from the wall, figure. For direct
sound waves, apparent frequency
23
3× 4.48 × 6.02× 10
22.4
' (v + v m )f
f=
v + vb 23
¿ 3.612 ×10
Motorist Band Master
48 (4)
(Listener)
vm
(Source)
vb Wall
m mole=M ×V
∴
0.1
V= =0.125 mL
For reflected sound waves.
0.8

Frequency of sound wave reflected from Follow Dalton’s assumptions.

49 (2)

the wall
X -rays have larger wavelength than γ -
50 (3)
v ×f
rays.
''
f =
v−v b
Frequency of reflected waves as received 51 (1)
by the moving motorist, Li has 2 s 1 configuration of valence shell.
''
( v + v m ) f (v +v m)f 52 (3)
A p-orbital has 3 dumbles (i .e . p x , p y ∧ p z)
f '= =
v v −v b
∴ Beat frequency ¿ f −f and each dumble can accommodate
maximum of 2 electrons. So, maximum
'' '

number of electrons in p-orbital is 6.

(v+ v m )f (v+ v m )f 2 v b (v+ v m ) f
¿ − =
v−v b v + vb 2
v −v b
2
53 (1)
B . p . of H 2 is minimum.
45 (1)
v v
n c= , n0=
NH 3 has pyramidal shape and thus,
54 (1)
4l 2l
As
possesses three folds axis of symmetry.
n 0−nc =2
v v v
∴ − =2∨ =8
In ethanol the oxygen of – OH group is
55 (2)
2l 4l l
Now 0 bonded to the s p3 hybridised carbon by a
' v v ' v v
n = = ∧n = =
sigma bond. The C−O−H bond angle in
c
2 l/2 l 4 ( 2l ) 8 l
Number of beats s =n0−nc
ethanol is less than the tetrahedral angle
−1 ' '

(109 ° ,28 ) due to larger repulsions

v v 7v 7 ''
¿ − = = ×8=7
between the lone pair of repulsions
l 8l 8l 8
between the lone pairs of oxygen. Hence,
46 (4)
1 mole of H 2 S O 4 gives = 3 moles of ions
it is 104 ° in ethanol.
 H
In an adiabatic process, no exchange of
65 (3)
O
H heat takes place between the system and
surroundings, i.e., d Q=0 . Such a
H3C C
104o
H condition exists when the system is
thermally isolated.
As the s-character increases in hybridised 66 (3)
56 (4)

orbitals, its electronegativity increases. Follow Le-Chatelier’s principle.

2
sp
When the number of moles of gaseous
sp 67 (1)

reactants and products is same, then

3

s-character 50% 33.3%

sp

25% equilibrium is not affected by pressure

and hence, the equilibrium constant is
Species having same hybridisation show unaffected.
57 (4)

similar geometry. 68 (1)

Hybridisation of S⟶ s p 3 2 HI ( g ) ⇌ H 2 ( g )+ I 2 ( g ) ;−Q kJ
2−¿ :¿

n g No. of moles of gaseous products – No.

SO 4
Hybridisation of Cl⟶ s p 3
of moles of gaseous reactants
−¿ :¿
ClO4

Total number of isotopes of hydrogen is 3

58 (3)

As the number of moles of products and

2−20
⇒ 11 H , H∨21¿ 21 D , H∨31¿ 31T ¿ ¿
And only H∧ 1¿ 1T ¿ is an Radioactive reactants are equal, so equilibrium
constant is not affected by any change in
3 3

element.
pressure and volume. Catalyst also does
not affect the equilibrium constant. It is
Given, a=b ≠ c , α= β=90 ° , γ=120 ° an endothermic reaction, hence
59 (2)

This is true for hexagonal system equilibrium constant depends only upon
60 (3) the temperature.

The balanced disproportionation reaction

RT 70 (3)
R T c / Pc ⋅V c =8 /3=8/3 ×1=8/3 ×
involving white phosphorus with aq. NaOH
PV

A gas is not escaped or injected, so, is

61 (3)

number of moles remain the same. When Oxidation of P0 to P+1 state

volume of gas is compressed to half, no
change will occur in the vessel.
3 +1
P 0 + 3NaOH + 3H2O PH3 + 3NaH2PO2
4

62 (1)
W rev =−∫ PdV ∨−∫ P ∆ V ; note that
Reduction of P0 to P-3 state

opposing pressure is not constant

71 (4)

throughout .
2−¿⟶ S ( s) ¿
S2 O 3
or 4 e+ S 2
0
2+¿⟶ 2 S ¿
63 (4)
72 (2)
Mn has +6 ox.no. in K 2 MnO4 and +2
C H 4 → C+ 4 H ; ∆ H =360 kcal/mol

ox.no. in MnS O 4 .
e C ─ H =90 kcal
C 2 H 6 →2 C+ 6 H ; ∆ H=620 kcal /mol
73 (1)
∴ 620=eC ─ C +6 e C ─ H
These are the oxidizing∧reducing properties of H 2 O2 .
∴ e C ─ C =620−540=80 kcal /mol
74 (1)
Dielectric constant of H 2 O2 increases with
64 (3)
Example of E2 elimination and conjugated
dilution. It is 93.7 for pure H 2 O2 , 97 for
diene is formed with phenyl ring in
conjugation which makes it very stable. 90% H 2 O2 and 120 for 65% H 2 O2 .
75 (1)
 HCC l 3 +6 Ag+C l 3 CH Heat HC ≡CH +6 AgCl
All metals show metallic bonding
Chloroform choloroform acetylene
→

involving oscillation of electrons in them

Thus, in this reaction acetylene (HC ≡CH )
and thus, are good conductor of heat and
is produced.
electricity.

A g ion increases the solubility of

86 (3)
The total number of isomers for a square
76 (1) +¿¿

alkenes due to the formation of pπ−dπ

planer complex [ M ( F ) ( CI ) ( SCN ) (NO 2 ) ] is 12
bonding.
87 (3)
C 3 H 8 +5 O2 → 3 C O2 +4 H 2 O
88 (4)
C H 3 −C H 2−C H 2 −C ≡CH +C H 3 MgBr
Methyl
magnesium

bromide
Both Ca and P are needed for human
77 (3)

system. Also they prevent moisture

Br
CH4 + Mg
absorbing power of other components
C CCH2CH2CH3

present in table salt. Due to the presence of acidic hydrogen

(hydrogen attached to triply bonded
Melting point order: B > Al carbon atom) terminal alkyne (d ) will
78 (1)

> ln > Ga react with methyl magnesium bromide.

2453K 953K 89 (4)
430K 303K N 2 ( g )+O2(g)⇌2NO(g)

=(RT )∆ n =(RT )0 =1
79 (2) kp g
2 2 6 2 1
Al ( 13 )=1 s , 2 s 2 p ,3 s 3 p kc
∴ It can have maximum coordination N 2 O2(g)⇌2 NO 2(g)
number as 6.
=( RT )1=24.62
kp

Activated charcoal possesses more

kc
N 2(g)+3 H 2 (g)⇌ 2 NH 3(g)
80 (2)

adsorption power.
=(RT ) =
kp −2 1 −3
=1.65 ×10
The reaction itself occurs violently.
81 (1) kc (RT )
2

In Hall-Heroult’s process is given by

82 (4) 90 (3)

2 Al 2 O3 +3C→ 4Al + 3CO2

2 Al 2 O3 (l)⇌ 4Al 3+¿(l)¿+602 ⊝ (l )
At cathode : 4 Al(l) +12 e → 4 Al (l)
3 ⊝

At Anode : 60(l) →30 2 ( g ) +12 e Taxon is used to represent any rank in

2⊝
91 (2)
⊝

3C + 3O 2 → 3CO 2 (↑) taxonomic hierarchy.

83 (2) 92 (2)
— do — There are 14 reserve biosphere in India. Simlipal
84 (1)
The +ve inductive effect of CH 3 group on 93 (3)
Biosphere reserve is located in Odisha

carbanions intensifies negative charge on

centre and thus, 3 ° carbanion is
Reproduction.
−¿¿

more reactive.
C Regeneration was first observed in Hydra. Planaria
exhibits true regeneration. All these organisms show
85 (4)
 located in chloroplast. Each pyrenoid has
a central protein called ‘pyrenocrystal’
regeneration as a key feature

and a surrounding starch sheath

94 (3)
ICVCN is the abbreviation of international Code of

Body of Ascaris is elongate, cylindrical

Viral Classification and Nomenclature. ICNCP stands 103 (2)

gradually tapering at both ends. There is

for International Code of Nomenclature for

no metameric segmentation. In Ascaris,

Cultivated Plants

between body wall and visceral organs is

95 (2)

a spacious fluid filled cavity. This cavity is

Species is group of interbreeding populations

not true coleom as it is not lined by

according to biological concept of species (proposed

coelomic epithelium, has no relations

by Mayr) and new species is formed from existing

with reproductive and excretory organs

species

Keratophilous fungi are responsible for and develops from blastocoel.

96 (1)

hair loss.
Pseudocoelom is false coelom, derived
104 (2)

Streptococcusis a spherical, Gram positive from embryonic blastocoel.

97 (2)

bacteria (prokaryote). Membrane bound

In seaconally breeding mammals, the
105 (4)
organelles are absent in prokaryotes.
testis descend in scrotum only in
In rhabdoviruses (rabies, virus, wheat breeding season. They remain in the
98 (2)

mosaic virus), para myxoviruses (mumps abdomen at other time, e.g., bat and
virus, sendai virus), picornaviruses (polio otter.
virus), orthomyxovirus (influenza virus),
In annelids like Nereis, earthworm, leech,
106 (3)
the genetic material is single stranded
RNA (ssRNA). etc, the tubular coiled structures called
nephridia are excretory organs. In
Porins are the protein trimers with phylum-Arthropoda, insects centipedes,
99 (3)

central channels. These occur in the millipedes and arachnides possess

outer wall layer or outer membrane in Malpighian tubules as their principal
Gram negative bacteria. The Gram excretory organ.
negative bacteria detect and respond to
Bombyx mori is a silk producing insect,
107 (3)
chemicals in their surroundings by
porins. which is reared on mulberry leaves for
commercial production of silk.
Gymnosperms are divided into three
100 (3)

Option (d) is correct.

108 (4)
classes, i .e . , Coniferopsida, Cycadopsida
and Gnetopsida. Lycopsida and
A-Cotyledon B-Plumrule, C-Radicle.
109 (3)
Pteropsida are related with
pteridophytes, while Bryopsida is related
to bryophytes.

A- Mycorrhiza, B- Pinus.
101 (1)

Mycocorrhizal associations are

mutualistic association between higher Seed coat The seed is covered by two
fungi and gymnosperms (Pinus) or coverings (layers). The outer layer is
angiosperms in the plant thick and tough called testa. The inner
one is thin and whitish called tegmen.
Protein and starch.
102 (1)
Hilum The concave side of seed is darker
Green algae store food in form of starch with a whitish elongated oval scar called
in specialized structures called pyrenoids
 hilum.
Micropyle It is the small pore present at Collagen is a protein consisting of tiny
116 (2)

the end of hilum. It takes part in reticular fibrils. These combine to form
absorbing the water during seed the white glistering inelastic fibres of
germination. tendons and ligaments.
Cotyledons They are also called seed
Cartilage is a solid but semi-rigid and
117 (4)
leaves. The two cotyledons are attached
to embryo axis in between the plumule flexible, connective tissue. The outer
and radicle. Cotyledons are large, white, covering of cartilage is called
kidney-shaped. They store food Perichondrium (a sheath of collagen
fibre).
In family-Liliaceae, the leaves are simple,
110 (2)

The frog have the ability to change the

118 (4)
in the form of a cluster of radial leaves,
cauline and ramal, exstipulate (but colour to hide them from their enemies.
stipulate in Smilax), have parallel This protective colouration is called
venation (but reticulate in Smilax) sessile camouflage
or petiolate with sheathing leaf base. The
Vacuole is a single membrane bound
119 (3)
inflorescense may be racemose or
sometimes solitary (e.g., Tulip, Gloriosa) space in plant cell. It contains cell sap.
or umbellate condensed cymes (umbel The cell sap have minerals dissolved in
cyme) e.g., onion. water. It also contains a water soluble
pigment anthocyanin. DNA is absent
The main functions of the root system are here.
111 (4)

absorption of water and mineral from

According to Chargaff’s rule, the total
120 (1)
soil, providing a proper anchorage to
plant parts, storing reserve food material amount of adenine released is equal to
and synthesis of plant growth regulators the total amount of thymine and similarly
total amount of cytosine is equal to total
When xylem and phloem groups are amount of guanine, i .e . , A=T band C=G.
112 (2)

located on different radii, the bundles are It also states that in natural DNAs, the
said to be radial, e.g., root. The base ratio A/T is close to unity and C/G is
protoxylem element lie at the periphery also close to unity
and metaxylem in the centre, this (A+C+=T+G). Thus, in the given option,
condition is called exarch, e.g., root except A+T=C+G, all are correct.

The number of vascular bundles in the The main function of Golgi apparatus is to
113 (3) 121 (4)

leaf depends upon the size and venation chemically modify and transport the
of leaf materials received by it. An important
glycoprotein secreted by the Golgi body is
Interfascicular and intrafascicular both mucin. It is secreted by goblet cells of
114 (4)

cambium join each other and form a respiratory and intestinal epithelium.
continuous ring of cambium for the
secondary growth of dicots Except glycine, all the amino acids
122 (3)

contain asymmetric carbon. It is simplest

Signet ring appearance is obtained with amino acid. Cysteine and cystine contain
115 (3)

tissue preparation of adipose tissue. The sulphur.

thin peripheral ring of cytoplasm and the
flattened peripheral nucleus, coupled Enzymes are biocatalyst, which are
123 (3)

with the large central vacuole result in basically proteins. All enzymes are
the signet ring appearance of fat cells. proteins but all proteins are not enzymes.
 In DNA, thymine (5 – methyl uracil) is Monosaccharides are simple sugars with
124 (4) 125 (2)

present. Uracil is present in RNA at the empirical formula C n ( H 2 O )n and

place of thymine. containing 3-7 ccarbon, ie ., trioses (3C),
tetroses (4C), pentoses (5C) and hexoses
(6C).
 burst. Osmosis is the movement of
In meiosis-I, displacement of chiasmata solvent particles from hypotonic to
126 (1)

takes place in diakinesis and homologous hypertonic medium through semi-

chromosomes segregates during permeable membrane.
anaphase-I
Statement I, II and IV are correct III is
133 (2)

The phase between two successive M- incorrect

127 (4)

phases is called interphase.

The M-phase represents the phase when
134 (4)

the actual cell division or mitosis occurs

Shark, snake, whale, reptile belong to phylum-
Chordata.
and the interphase represents the phase Insect, spider and shrimp belong to phylum−¿
between two successive M-phases. It is Arthropoda. Fish, snail, squid and slug are
significant to note that in the 24 hour molluscans, while earthworm is annelids,
average duration of cell cycle of a human millipede is arthropods, Hirudinaria is common
cell, cell division proper lasts for only leech of phylum−¿Annelida
about an hour. The interphase lasts more
The ultimate source of nitrogen is
135 (1)
than 95% of the duration of cell cycle
atmosphere
Anaphase-I, anaphase-II.
128 (3)

Leghaemoglobin is red, oxygen-binding

136 (4)
In anaphase-I chromosome become half
in number. Chromosomes split and move iron containing protein pigment present
to opposite ends of the cell, both in in the root nodules. It is useful for
anaphase-I and anaphase-II. The nitrogen fixation as it functions as an
difference is that in anaphase-I, oxygen buffer and keeps the free oxygen
homologous pairs of chromosomes are levels within the nodule low.
split and in anaphase-II, sister chromatids
Crop rotation is the growing of alternate
137 (1)
are split
crops in the successive seasons on the
Kinetochores serve as the sites of same field. Crop rotation increases the
129 (1)

attachment of spindle fibres to the soil fertility because different crops have
chromosomes that are moved into different nutritional requirements.
position at the centre of the cell.
Ammonia produced by the degradation of
138 (3)

Water potential is a concept fundamental manures and organic matter may not be
130 (2)

to understanding water movement. Solute available to plants because it is readily

potential and pressure potential are two leached from soil. It is converted to
main components that determine water nitrate with the help of certain
potential microorganisms, i.e., called nitrification
(the used bacteria, nitrifying bacteria).
Co-transport is a method of transport in
131 (1)
+ ¿+2 H 2 O ¿

2 N H 3+3 O2 →2 N O−¿+2 H ¿

which two types of molecule are

2

transported together. It is of two types,

−¿ ¿
−¿+O2 →2 N O2 ¿
2 N O2
Ammonia is first oxidized to nitrite by the
symport method and antiport method. In
bacteria Nitrosomonas and/or
antiport method, the molecules are
Nitrosococcus. The nitrite is further
transported in opposite direction
oxidized to nitrate with the help of
bacterium Nitrobacter.
When an RBC is kept in hypotonic
132 (4)

solution then, water enters the RBC by

The term ‘Systematic Botany’ refers to
139 (4)

the process of osmosis (endosmosis). The

the methodical study of plants, dealing
RBC will increase in size and ultimately
 with identification, naming and senescence is called as Richmond-Lang
classification. effect.

Chloroplasts are the green plastids which In plants, some movements occur due to
140 (1) 149 (2)

take part in photosynthesis and change of turgor pressure in cells

temporary or permanent storage of particularly at the base of petiole of
starch. These are discoid (disc-shaped) in leaves and flowers. This turgor pressure
higher plants with diameter of 4-6 μm change is related with change in osmotic
and thickness of 2-4 μm. pressure.

About 42% of solar radiation hits the A-Lag phase, B-Log phase. C-Stationary
141 (3) 150 (2)

earth’s atmosphere. phase

Photonasty is the response produced by

142 (1) 151 (1)
In 3-plants, photorespiration takes place
plants in response to the availability of
C
but this pathway is absent in C 4-plants
light.
In the process of glycolysis, 6-carbon
143 (4)

Vitamin-K or phylloquinone is essential

152 (2)
molecules of glucose are split into two 3-
carbon molecules of pyruvic acid. In this, for normal functioning of liver, clotting of
two molecules of NA D are reduced for blood and preventing haemorrhage .
Haemorrhage is characterized by
+¿¿

each glucose molecule. The energy stored

within the NADH is released in the deficiency of prothrombin in blood and
electron transport chain. also deficiency of factor VII, IX and X
which are essential for blood coagulation.
DCMU is a herbicide which acts as an
144 (1)

Bile secreted by liver is an alkaline,

153 (2)
inhibitor of non-cyclic electron transport;
PMA is fungicide which reduces yellowish green, juice which has no
transpiration; colchicine is an enzyme. It contains of water, sodium
antimicrobial drug, it causes prevention bicarbonates, bile pigments (bilirubin and
of mitotic spindle formation thus blocking biliverdin) and two bile salts (sodium
the mitosis glycocholates and sodium taurocholate).
Fats are finally emulsified in small
Dough kept overnight in warm weather intestine by the action of bile salts.
145 (2)

becomes soft and spongy due to

Saliva contains a starch splitting enzyme
154 (4)
fermentation.
ptyalin ( α amylase ) . HCl of gastric juice
In electron transport chain, cytochrome-a inactivated the ptyalin in stomach.
146 (2)

is an electron carrier, which contains 155 (4)

copper with iron. It picks up electrons to Column I Column II
oxygen. Therefore, oxygen accepts the Goblet cells Mucus
terminal electrons. Lysozyme Antibacterial agent
Saliva Sublingual gland
Temperature between 0 ℃ to 5 ℃ is
147 (3)
Oxyntic Hydrochloric acid

required during vernalisation

cells

Carbohaemoglobin dissociates in the

156 (4)

Richmond and Lang (1967) observed that

148 (1)
alveoli, where there is high O 2 partial
degradation of proteins and chlorophyll
pressure and low ρ C O 2. Due to the
was delayed in the detached leaves of
pressure gradient, C O2 dissociates from
Xanthium by the application of cytokinin.
This effect of cytokinin in delaying the the haemoglobin and O 2 combines to from
oxyhaemoglobin
Alveoli are the primary site of exchange
157 (2)

of gases. Exchange of gases also occur

between the blood and tissue. O 2 and C O2
are exchanged in these sites by simple
diffusion, mainly based on pressure
concentration gradient
 ventricles are thicker than atrium. Atrium
Respiratory System only has to receive the blood so it is
158 (1)

Conducting Respiratory thinner than the ventricles

Portion Portion
The The Composition of urine
164 (2)

conducting respiratory Water – 95%

portion portion
Urea – 2.6%
provides a consisting
passage for bronchioles, Uric acid – 0.3% (derived from nucleic
the air. alveolar ducts acid metabolism)
It conditions and alveolar Salts ( NaCl ) – 1.5%
the incoming sacs, serves to
air by get rid the Urea is generally excreted outside the
165 (1)

warming, body of C O2 body through Nephridia or kidney.

moistening and pick up Animals, which produce urea are known
and cleaning oxygen. This
it. It consists as ureotelic and excretion as ureotelism,
system is
of derived from e . g . , mammals, adults amphibian, etc.
nasopharynx, the endoderm
larynx, trahea, Renin-angiotensin mechanism
166 (4)

bronchi,
bronchioles
and terminal
bronchioles

Respiration by skin is called cutaneous

159 (2)

respiration. Skin is an additional

respiratory organ in amphibians, e . g . ,
toads and frogs.

Ventricles are related to both heart and

160 (3)

brain.

Plasma is a faint yellow, slightly alkaline

161 (1)

viscous fluid. It consists of about 90%

water, 1% inorganic salts. 6-8% proteins The main function of the Henle’s loop is
167 (2)

and it constitutes of about 55% of the to absorb water from the tubular lumen
blood thus, making the urine concentrated. If
they have been absent, the urine would
The chordae tendinae or heart strings are
162 (1)
have been more dilute.
cord-like tendons that connect the
papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve In humans, the principal nitrogenous
168 (4)

and the mitral valve in the heart. The excretory compound (urea) is synthesised
chordae tendinae prevents the flaps from in liver by ornithine cycle. Urea is
being everted upto the right atrium, these eliminated mostly through kidney as
cord like tendons hold in position other excretory product
flaps, such as bicuspid or mitral valve.
Osteoporosis is a disease, in which bones
169 (3)

The wall of ventricles are much thicker

163 (1)
loses minerals and fibres from its matrix.
than the atrium because ventricles have Imbalances of hormones like calcitonin,
to pump the blood to pulmonary artery parathyroid and sex hormones,
and aorta. Due to that functioning, the deficiencies of calcium and vitamin-D are
 the main causes of osteoporosis. acetycholine, which activates nicotinic
receptors of the muscle fibre membrane.
The junction between a motor neuron and Curare inhibits the nicotinic receptors
170 (1)

the sarcolemma of the muscle fiber is and blocks neuromuscular transmission.

called the neuromuscular junction or
motor-end plate. A neural signal reaching The electrical potential difference across
175 (1)

this junction (motor-end plate) releases a the resting plasma membrane is called as
neurotransmitter (acetylcholine) which the resting potential.
generates an action potential in the
sarcolemma. Efferent neuron.
176 (2)

The reflex pathway comprises at least one

The junction between a motor neuron and afferent neuron, i.e., receptor and one
171 (2)

sarcolemma of muscle is called efferent (effector or excitor) neuron

neuromuscular junction appropriately arranged in a series
(i) A neural signal reaching this junction
(motor end plate) release a cAMP and cGMP are secondary
177 (2)

neurotransmitter
+¿, ¿

messenger in hormone action.

Ca

(ii) Repeated activation of muscles can

lead to the accumulation of lactic acid A – hormone
178 (1)

due to anaerobic break down of glucose B – Receptor

in them C – Cell membrane
D – Secondary messenger
(i) Non-striated muscles are involuntary.
172 (4)

They don’t obey according to our like Cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastro
179 (2)

heart muscles inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) both are

(ii) Microfilament are involved in the secreted by small intestine. Whereas
movement of Amoeba and ciliatory protist gastrin by G-cells of pyrolic gland and
duodenum and secretin by duodenal and
Haversian canals are characteristic
173 (3)
jejunum mucosa
feature of long bone of mammals. The
Haversian canals are interconnected by The neurosecretory cells of hypothalamus
180 (4)

Volkmann’s canals to form Haversian secrete hormones called releasing

system. Its main function is factors. These are adrenocorticotrophic
transportation of nutrients and O 2 Releasing hormone, TRH, SRH, GTH,
through blood. GRH etc.

The motor nerve endings secrete

174 (4)