CUET PG ZOOLOGY 2023

(IFAS SOLVED PAPER)

Comprehension:
Captain Vs Generals
Pak army doesn't want to take over govt but it doesn't know how post-Imran-arrest protest will pan
out

Following Imran Khan's dramatic arrest on Tuesday. Pakistan's 'polycrisis' has not only deepened but
also morphed into a systemic question for that country. There can be no doubting that the manner of
khan's arrest- it is the paramilitary Rangers that picked him up from the premises of the Islamabad
high court was meant to send out a clear message to the former Pakistani PM: that he had crossed a
red line by repeatedly pointing fingers at Pakistan's military-security establishment. But Khan has
emerged as the most popular Pakistani leader in over a decade. And his refusal to play by the army's
hybrid regime playbook has brought Pakistan to an inflection point.

As protests by Khan's PTI supporters spread, the hybrid regime is facing its stemnest test. By all
accounts the Shehbaz Sharif government wants to delay national polls scheduled for later this year..
It hopes this will take the wind out of Khan's political sails as cases pile up against him-the latest being
the indictment in the Toshakhana case. But if the protests sustain, army chief Asim Munir would be
forced to make a tough choice either directly step in and take control or put at risk the army's pre-
eminent position in Pakistani society. The generals have played the role of Pakistan's stabiliser for
decades, notwithstanding messy outcomes.

However, another military takeover would be tricky today's geopolitical climate. Pakistan's salience in
international politics has rapidly declined over the last decade, particularly after the US withdrawal
from Afghanistan. True, china is still a benefactor through its CPEC projects. But that closely tracks
Beijing's strategic and mercantilist interests. Therefore, without US backing, a Pakistan under generals
would likely be shut out from IMF bailouts its dysfunctional economy needs desperately - forex
reserves are still paltry. inflation is climbing and there's widespread general hardship.

Thus, General Munir will try his best to sustain the hybrid regime. He may even choose to allow the
protests to continue till calls for more robust intervention arise. But popular movements are
unpredictable. While we are not there yet, India should watch out for cracks in the Pakistani military
establishment. Pakistan in utter chaos is not good news for India.

Q.1 Salience means

1. Silence
2. Prominence
3. Parts which are hidden
4. Keeping quite in a public place

Comprehension:
Captain Vs Generals

Pak army doesn't want to take over govt but it doesn't know how post-Imran-arrest protest will pan
out
Following Imran Khan's dramatic arrest on Tuesday. Pakistan's 'polycrisis' has not only deepened but
also morphed into a systemic question for that country. There can be no doubting that the manner of
khan's arrest- it is the paramilitary Rangers that picked him up from the premises of the Islamabad
high court was meant to send out a clear message to the former Pakistani PM: that he had crossed a
red line by repeatedly pointing fingers at Pakistan's military-security establishment. But Khan has
emerged as the most popular Pakistani leader in over a decade. And his refusal to play by the army's
hybrid regime playbook has brought Pakistan to an inflection point.

As protests by Khan's PTI supporters spread, the hybrid regime is facing its stemnest test. By all
accounts the Shehbaz Sharif government wants to delay national polls scheduled for later this year..
It hopes this will take the wind out of Khan's political sails as cases pile up against him-the latest being
the indictment in the Toshakhana case. But if the protests sustain, army chief Asim Munir would be
forced to make a tough choice either directly step in and take control or put at risk the army's pre
eminent position in Pakistani society. The generals have played the role of Pakistan's stabiliser for
decades, notwithstanding messy outcomes.

However, another military takeover would be tricky today's geopolitical climate. Pakistan's salience in
international politics has rapidly declined over the last decade, particularly after the US withdrawal
from Afghanistan. True, china is still a benefactor through its CPEC projects. But that closely tracks
Beijing's strategic and mercantilist interests. Therefore, without US backing, a Pakistan under generals
would likely be shut out from IMF bailouts its dysfunctional economy needs desperately - forex
reserves are still paltry. inflation is climbing and there's widespread general hardship.

Thus, General Munir will try his best to sustain the hybrid regime. He may even choose to allow the
protests to continue till calls for more robust intervention arise. But popular movements are
unpredictable. While we are not there yet, India should watch out for cracks in the Pakistani military
establishment. Pakistan in utter chaos is not good news for India.

Q.2 Pakistan's prominence in world politics declined gradually. The facts which are true regarding this
are:
A. Over the last decade.
B. After the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
C. Pakistan was never prominent in world politics.
D. China is a benefactor of this declination stated above.
1. A.C,D only
2. A.B only
3. A.D only
4. A.C only

Comprehension:
Captain Vs Generals

Pak army doesn't want to take over govt but it doesn't know how post-Imran-arrest protest will pan
out
Following Imran Khan's dramatic arrest on Tuesday. Pakistan's 'polycrisis' has not only deepened but
also morphed into a systemic question for that country. There can be no doubting that the manner of
khan's arrest- it is the paramilitary Rangers that picked him up from the premises of the Islamabad
high court was meant to send out a clear message to the former Pakistani PM: that he had crossed a
red line by repeatedly pointing fingers at Pakistan's military-security establishment. But Khan has
emerged as the most popular Pakistani leader in over a decade. And his refusal to play by the army's
hybrid regime playbook has brought Pakistan to an inflection point.

As protests by Khan's PTI supporters spread, the hybrid regime is facing its stemnest test. By all
accounts the Shehbaz Sharif government wants to delay national polls scheduled for later this year..
It hopes this will take the wind out of Khan's political sails as cases pile up against him-the latest being
the indictment in the Toshakhana case. But if the protests sustain, army chief Asim Munir would be
forced to make a tough choice either directly step in and take control or put at risk the army's pre-
eminent position in Pakistani society. The generals have played the role of Pakistan's stabiliser for
decades, notwithstanding messy outcomes.

However, another military takeover would be tricky today's geopolitical climate. Pakistan's salience in
international politics has rapidly declined over the last decade, particularly after the US withdrawal
from Afghanistan. True, china is still a benefactor through its CPEC projects. But that closely tracks
Beijing's strategic and mercantilist interests. Therefore, without US backing, a Pakistan under generals
would likely be shut out from IMF bailouts its dysfunctional economy needs desperately - forex
reserves are still paltry. inflation is climbing and there's widespread general hardship.

Thus, General Munir will try his best to sustain the hybrid regime. He may even choose to allow the
protests to continue till calls for more robust intervention arise. But popular movements are
unpredictable. While we are not there yet, India should watch out for cracks in the Pakistani military
establishment. Pakistan in utter chaos is not good news for India.

Q.3 Indictment means

1. A written paper that officially accuses of a crime
2. A poem on love
3. A story based on true facts
4. A written letter stating apology

Comprehension:
Captain Vs Generals

Pak anny doesn't want to take over govt but it doesn't know how post-Imran-arrest protest will pan
out Following Imran Khan's dramatic arrest on Tuesday. Pakistan's 'polycrisis' has not only deepened
but also morphed into a systemic question for that country. There can be no doubting that the manner
of khan's arrest- it is the paramilitary Rangers that picked him up from the premises of the Islamabad
high court was meant to send out a clear message to the former Pakistani PM: that he had crossed a
red line by repeatedly pointing fingers at Pakistan's military-security establishment. But Khan has
emerged as the most popular Pakistani leader in over a decade. And his refusal to play by the army's
hybrid regime playbook has brought Pakistan to an inflection point.

As protests by Khan's PTI supporters spread, the hybrid regime is facing its stemnest test. By all
accounts the Shehbaz Sharif goverment wants to delay national polls scheduled for later this year.. It
hopes this will take the wind out of Khan's political sails as cases pile up against him-the latest being
the indictment in the Toshakhana case. But if the protests sustain, army chief Asim Munir would be
forced to make a tough choice either directly step in and take control or put at risk the army's pre-
eminent position in Pakistani society. The generals have played the role of Pakistan's stabiliser for
decades, notwithstanding messy outcomes.

However, another military takeover would be tricky today's geopolitical climate. Pakistan's salience in
international politics has rapidly declined over the last decade, particularly after the US withdrawal
from Afghanistan. True, china is still a benefactor through its CPEC projects. But that closely tracks
Beijing's strategic and mercantilist interests. Therefore, without US backing, a Pakistan under generals
would likely be shut out from IMF bailouts its dysfunctional economy needs desperately - forex
reserves are still paltry. inflation is climbing and there's widespread general hardship.

Thus, General Munir will try his best to sustain the hybrid regime. He may even choose to allow the
protests to continue till calls for more robust intervention arise. But popular movements are
unpredictable. While we are not there yet, India should watch out for cracks in the Pakistani military
establishment. Pakistan in utter chaos is not good news for India.

Q.4 Call before a court to answer a criminal charge is

1. Order
2. Allegation
3. Arraignment
4. Arrack

Comprehension:
Captain Vs Generals
Pak anny doesn't want to take over govt but it doesn't know how post-Imran-arrest protest will pan
out Following Imran Khan's dramatic arrest on Tuesday. Pakistan's 'polycrisis' has not only deepened
but also morphed into a systemic question for that country. There can be no doubting that the manner
of khan's arrest- it is the paramilitary Rangers that picked him up from the premises of the Islamabad
high court was meant to send out a clear message to the former Pakistani PM: that he had crossed a
red line by repeatedly pointing fingers at Pakistan's military-security establishment. But Khan has
emerged as the most popular Pakistani leader in over a decade. And his refusal to play by the army's
hybrid regime playbook has brought Pakistan to an inflection point.

As protests by Khan's PTI supporters spread, the hybrid regime is facing its stemnest test. By all
accounts the Shehbaz Sharif government wants to delay national polls scheduled for later this year..
It hopes this will take the wind out of Khan's political sails as cases pile up against him-the latest being
the indictment in the Toshakhana case. But if the protests sustain, army chief Asim Munir would be
forced to make a tough choice either directly step in and take control or put at risk the army's pre
eminent position in Pakistani society. The generals have played the role of Pakistan's stabiliser for
decades, notwithstanding messy outcomes.

However, another military takeover would be tricky today's geopolitical climate. Pakistan's salience in
international politics has rapidly declined over the last decade, particularly after the US withdrawal
from Afghanistan. True, china is still a benefactor through its CPEC projects. But that closely tracks
Beijing's strategic and mercantilist interests. Therefore, without US backing, a Pakistan under generals
would likely be shut out from IMF bailouts its dysfunctional economy needs desperately - forex
reserves are still paltry. inflation is climbing and there's widespread general hardship.

Thus, General Munir will try his best to sustain the hybrid regime. He may even choose to allow the
protests to continue till calls for more robust intervention arise. But popular movements are
unpredictable. While we are not there yet, India should watch out for cracks in the Pakistani military
establishment. Pakistan in utter chaos is not good news for India.

Q.5 Asim Munir would be forced to make:

A. A tough choice.
B. choice of directly stepping in and taking control.
C. choice to put at risk the army's pre-eminent position in pakistani society.
D. To stop china from taking advantage in CPEC projects.
1. A.B
2. A.B.C
3. A,B,C,D
4. only A

Q.6 If AMAN equals 79, then HAPPY=?

1. 49
2. 56
3.59
4. 69

Q.7 A water tank can be filled by two pipes P and Q in 60 minutes and 30 minutes respectively. How
many minutes will it take to fill the empty tank if pipes P and Q are opened for first half of the time,
after which only pipe Q is opened for next half of the time?
1.14
2.25
3.35
4.24

Q.8 'Jhuming' is a type of______________

1. Plantation agriculture
2. Extensive farming
3. Mixed farming
4. Shifting agriculture

Q.9 Choose the correct alternative that will complete the pattern 0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,2
1.22
2.21
3.20
4. 19

Q.10 Instead of walking along two adjacent sides of a rectangular field, a boy took a short-cut along
the diagonal of the field and saved a distance equal to half of the longer side. Find the ratio of the
length of the shorter side to that of the longer side of the field.

1. 4:13
2. 3:4
3. 5:14
4. 4:5

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Q.11 The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 12% per annum is RS.40 less than
2
1
the simple interest on the same sum for 3 2 years at 10% per annum. Find the sum
1. Rs 800
2. Rs 1,600
3. Rs 1,200
4. Rs 1,000

Q.12 Introducing a man to her husband, a woman said, "His sister's father is the only son of my
grandfather". How is the woman related to this man?
1. Aunt
2. Mother
3. Grandmother
4. Sister

Q.13 Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

1. The reasons only people indulge in gossip or shun it is as individual as they are
2. The reason only people indulge in gossip or shun it are as individuals as they are
3. The reasons only people indulge in gossip or shun it are as individual as they are
4. The reasons only people indulged in gossip or shun it are as individual as they are

Q.14 My great uncle's gift of several lakh rupees was enough to AMELIORATE my financial condition.
Which of the following words is opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters
1. PRECIPITATE
2. SEGREGATE
3. AGGRAVATE
4. SURPASS

Q.15 A. The speed of sound is maximum in gases and minimum in solids.

B. The speed of sound remains unchanged by increase or decrease of pressure.
C. The speed of sound increases with increase of temperature of the medium.
D. The speed of sound is less in humid air than in dry air.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A and B only
2. B and C only
3. A.B and C only
4. A and D only

Q.16 Manoj is taller than Sam but shorter than Rakesh. Rakesh is taller than Rohit but shorter than
Govind. If Sam is taller than Rohit, then who is the shortest among all?
1. Govind
2. Rohit
3. Sam
4. Rakesh

Q.17 Right-wingers believe that ceasefire is no solution to Kashmir problem. We must have the will to
1. Kiss of death
2. Win laurels
3. cut the Gordian knot
4. jump the gun

Q.18 If a:b= 3:5, then (−𝑎² + 𝑏²): (𝑎² + 𝑏²) is:

1.2:5
2. 1:4
3. 8:17
4. 4:9

Q.19 'Chor Minar' in the Hauzkhas of Delhi was constructed by________

1. Alauddin Khilji
2. Aurangzeb
3. Firoz shah Tughlaq
4. Akbar

Q.20 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
A. Hunter's Commission I. 1948
B. Wardha scheme II. 1904
C. University Act III. 1937
D. Radhakrishna commission IV. 1882
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
2. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
3. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Q.21 Which music composer of India has won the prestigious Grammy Awards 2023?
1. Ricky Kej
2. M.M. Keeravani
3. Pritam chakraborty
4. A.R Rahman

Q.22 Choose the appropriate one word substitute for:

A person who shows selfless concern for the well-being and happiness of others
1. Parsimonious
2. Altruist
3. Maverick
4. supercilious

Q.23 By selling an electric iron for ₹700, a shopkeeper incurred a loss of 30%. At what price should he
have sold the electric iron to gain 40% ?
1. ₹ 1280
2. ₹ 1400
3. ₹ 1190
4. ₹ 1080

Q.24 Answer the question by using the below mentioned statement and conclusions.
Statement:- All teachers are student
Some students are girls
Conclusions:- I. All teachers are girls.
II. Some girls are teachers.
III. Some girls are student.
1. only I follows
2. only III and III follows
3. only III follows
4. only II and III follows

Q.25 choose the correctly spelt word from the given options
1. camouflage
2. camoflage
3. camooflage
4. cameoflage

Q.26 Which of the following enzymes introduce negative supercoiling in prokaryotic DNA?
1. Topoisomerase I
2. Topoisomerase II
3. Topoisomerase III
4. Topoisomerase IV

Q.27 Which of the hominins first migrated out of Africa?

1. Homo ergaster
2. Homo habilis
3. Homo erectus
4. Ardipithecus ramidus

Q.28 Calculate the value of median from the given data:

2.90, 3.57, 3.73, 2.98, 3.64, 3.75
3.30, 3.62, 3.76, 3.38, 3.66, 3.76
1.3.505
2.3.62
3.3.63
4.3.65

Q.29 Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Transduction is virus-mediated bacterial DNA-recombination.
Statement II: Transduction is also used for bacterial gene linkage and gene mapping studies.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q.30 Arrange the primates in order from oldest to recent in terms of evolution:
A. Old world monkeys
B. Orangutons
C. Gibbons
D. Gorillas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. B, A, C, D
2. A, C, B, D
3. B, C, A, D
4. A, C, D, B

Q.31 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
Steroid Hormone Site of synthesis
A. Cortisol I. Kidney
B. Aldosterone II. Adrenal-zona fasciculata
C. Progesterone III. Adrenal-zona glomerulosa
D. 1, 25 − (OH)2 D3 IV. Corpus luteum

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Q.32 In TCA cycle, succinyl CoA synthetase is involved in the conversion of:
1. ∝ − ketoglutaric acid to succinyl CoA
2. Succinic acid to fumaric acid
3. Succinyl CoA to succinic acid
4. Succinic acid to oc - ketoglutaric acid

Q.33 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
R.
Assertion A: Treatment of immunoglobulin IgG with B-mercaptoethanol gives rise to two heavy chains
and two light chains peptides on SDS-PAGE.
Reason R: ẞ-mercaptoethanol breaks peptide bond at the site of disulphide linkage.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.34 Which cell organelle is involved in the synthesis of glycosphingolipids and glycoproteins inside
the cell?
1. Peroxisomes
2. Glyoxysomes
3. Inner mitochondrial membrane
4. Golgi complex

Q.35 In normal cells, progress through the cell cycle is tightly regulated and each step must be
completed before the next step can begin. There are at least three distinct points in the cell cycle at
which the cell monitors external signals and internal equilibrium before proceeding to the next stage.
These are the G1/S, the G2/M and M checkpoints.
In addition to regulating the cell cycle at the checkpoints, the cell controls progress through the cell
cycle by means of two classes of proteins: cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CKDs).

Based on the above context, answer the following questions:

Choose the correct statement:
1. Cyclin D2 accumulates during early G1 phase
2. Cyclin E appears during S phase
3. Cyclin B peaks during M phase
4. Cyclin A appears during late G1 phase

Q.36 The egg of birds and fishes have only one small area which is free of yolk and where division
takes place.
Such an egg is known as:
1. Telolecithal
2. Centrolecithal
3. Isolecithal
4. Mesolecithal

Q.37 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
Biosphere Reserve State
A. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve I. I. Orissa
B. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve II. II. Tamil Nadu
C. Manas Biosphere Reserve III. III. Sikkim
D. Khang Chend Zonga IV. IV. Assam
Biosphere Reserve
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
3. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
4. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

Q.38 All of the following are amniotes except:

1. Birds
2. Mammals
3. Reptiles
4. Fish

Q.39 Hyaluronic acid is composed of:

1. D-Galactose and N-acetyl D-glucosamine
2. L-Iduronic acid and N-acetyl-D-galactosamine
3. D-Glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-D-galactosamine
4. D-Glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine

Q.40 Identify the sequence in the mechanism of local inflammatory response:

A. Presence of pathogen at the site of injury
B. Capillaries widen and become more permeable
C. Most cells release histamines
D. Entry of anti-microbial peptides at the site of injury
E. Signals released by immune cells, attract neutrophills which digest the pathogen and heals the tissue
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B, C, D, E
2. A, C, B, D, E
3. B. A, C, D, E
4. A, C, D, E, B

Q.41 All human antibody types possess a proline-rich flexible 'hinge region' except:
1. IgA
2. IgG
3. IgE
4. IgD

Q.42 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
Technique Application
A. Polymerase chain reaction I. Specific identification of DNA molecules
(PCR)
B. Southern blotting II. Specific identification of proteins
C. Northern blotting III. Cell-free amplification of DNA molecules
D. Western blotting IV. Specific identification of RNA molecules

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
2. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-III
3. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
4. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Q.43 Cosmid vector is made up of:
1. Bacterial plasmid and lambda phage DNA
2. Lambda phage DNA and Bacterial Fertility factor
3. Bacterial fertility factor and bacterial plasmid
4. Yeast telomeres and Yeast ARS, DNA

Q.44 The hill ranges of Western Ghats of India are rich in biodiversity with tropical evergreen and rain
forests. The flora and fauna are unique to the place. Many animal species like Nilgiri Tahr and Lion-
tailed macaque are endemic to this region. Many bright-coloured frogs are discovered from this
region. We must preserve our biodiversity from pollution, human greed, habitat destruction for our
future generations.
Based on the above context, answer the following questions:
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Western Ghats of India is one of the biodiversity hotspots.
Reason R: The criteria for categorisation as a biodiversity hotspot is high number of endemic species
(at least 1500 species of vascular plants), the region must have lost 30% of its natural vegetation.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.45 Arrange the major thematic events of xenopus gastrulation from early to late stage.
A. Epiboly of the ectoderm around the entire embryo.
B. Extension of the body along anterior-posterior axis.
C. Formation of bottle cells and internalisation of the endoderm and mesoderm.
D. Cortical rotation and formation of grey crescent.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A→ B → C → D
2. B → C→ D → A
3. C → A → D → B
4. D → C → A → B

Q.46 Actinomycin D inhibits:

1. Transcriptional elongation in Eukaryotes
2. Translational elongation in prokaryotes
3. Transcriptional initiation in prokaryotes
4. Translational initiation in eukaryotes

Q.47 A lizard like reptile which is considered as a "Living fossil" is:

1. Komado dragon
2. Varonus
3. Sphenodon
4. Gekko

Q.48 The gradient used in ultracentrifugation for fractionation of DNA is:

1. CsCl
2. NaCl
3. Glucose
4. fructose
Q.49 Identify the correct statements:
A. Tumor cells differ from normal cells by changes in the regulation of growth.
B. Proto-oncogenes encode defective proteins.
C. Tumor cells can display tumor-specific antigens/novel antigens.
D. Several cytokines including IFN and TNF help to mediate tumor-cell killing.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, C and D only
2. B, C and D only
3. A, B and C only
4. A, B and D only

Q.50 Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Messenger RNA capping. polyadenylation and splicing are coupled to transcription in
eukaryotes.
Statement II: Transcription and translation are compartmentalized in prokaryotes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Q.51 A population has 600 individuals, 150 of genotype AA, 300 of genotype Aa and 150 of genotype
aa. What is the frequency of allele A?
1.0.5
2.0.4
3.0.35
4.0.6

Q.52 Arrange the following toxonomic categories from lower to higher level:
A. Family
B. Class
C. Kingdom
D. Order
E. Species
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. E→D→A→B→C
2. E→B→A→D→C
3. E→A→B→D→C
4. E→A→D→B→C

Q.53 Neuroglia found in peripheral nervous system (PNS) contains the following cells:
1. Astrocytes
2. Schwann cells
3. Oligodendrocytes
4. Ependymal cells

Q.54 Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Parthenogenesis plays an important role in social organization in colonies of certain bees,
wasps, and ants.
Statement II: In bees, large number of males (drones) are produced parthenogenetically, whereas
sterile female workers and reproductive females (queens) are produced sexually.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q.55 Choose the correct sequence involved in transcription and translation process in eukaryotes:
A. mRNA leaves the nucleus and attaches to a ribosome in cytosol
B. RNA processing
C. Transcription
D. Peptic bond formation between amino acids
E. Ribosome assembly
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. C, B, A, E, D
2. A, B, C, E, D
3. B, C, A, D, E
4. C, A, B, D, E

Q.56 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
Cell Types Application
A. Brain (Neurons & Glia) I. Niches
B. Mesenchymal stem cells II. Ventricular & Sub-ventricular zone
C. Kupffer cells III. Bone marrow
D. Hematopoitic stem cells IV. Liver
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
3. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Q.57 In the course of evolution, first horses appeared in which period?

1. Eocene
2. Oligocene
3. Miocene
4. Pliocene

Q.58 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
R.
Assertion A: Salamanders belong to order Apoda of class Amphibia.
Reason R:The order Apoda of class Amphibia includes elongated, limbless and burrowing creatures.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.59 Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Spleen participates in the immune response against blood-borne pathogens.
Statement II: The lymph node is a highly specialized primary lymphoid organ.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q.60 Proteins can be separated according to size by following techniques except:

A. Isoelectric focusing
B. SDS-PAGE
C. Ion exchange chromatography
D. Molecular exclusion chromatography
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A and B only
2. B and C only
3. C and D only
4. A and C only

Q.61 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
R.
Assertion A: Food chains are short.
Reason R: There is a loss of 10% of energy at each trophic level
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.62 Which of the following event occurs during the Diplonema/Diplotene stage of meiosis?
1. Reduction in the number of chiasmata
2. Separation of the paired chromosomes except at the chiasmata
3. Crossing-over and recombination between homologous chromatids
4. Pairing of homologous chromosomes and synaptonemal complex formation

Q.63 To detect infection of SARS-CoV2 in humans, RT-PCR technique is used to quantify:

1. Surface proteins of SARS-CoV2
2. RNA of SARS-CoV2
3. Non-structural proteins of SARS-CoV2
4. Host DNA

Q.64 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
Pathogen/Infective stage Mode of transmission
A. Trichomonas vaginalis I. Aerial transmission
B. Metacestodes of Echinococcus multilocilaris II. Sexual transmission
C. Mycobacterium tuberculosis III. Direct contact
D. Lice and mites IV. Tropic transmission
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
2. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Q.65 In normal cells, progress through the cell cycle is tightly regulated and each step must be
completed before the next step can begin. There are at least three distinct points in the cell cycle at
which the cell monitors external signals and internal equilibrium before proceeding to the next stage.
These are the GI/S, the G2/M and M checkpoints.
In addition to regulating the cell cycle at the checkpoints, the cell controls progress through the cell
cycle by means of two classes of proteins: cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CKDs).
Based on the above context, answer the following questions:

Event that occurs at G1/S checkpoint is:

1. Cell monitors DNA synthesis and damage
2. Cell monitors spindle formation
3. Attachment to kinetochores
4. Cell monitors size and DNA integrity

Q.66 The drug Aspirin inhibits the synthesis of:

1. Leukotrienes
2. Prostaglandins
3. Arachidonic acid
4. 17-eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA)

Q.67 The following statements are related to sensory tissues of animals.

A. Proprioceptors are commonly called 'stretch receptors' that respond to mechanically-induced
changes.
B. Certain flagellated protozoa like Euglena that contains chlorophyll possess a mass of bright red
protoreceptor granules called stigma.
C. Neuromasts' are the primary photoreceptors in sharks, some fishes and aquatic amphibians.
D. Meissner's corpuscles and Pacinian corpuscles primarily help to detect chemical stimulus in animals.
E. Most reptiles possess Jacobson's (Vomeronasal) organs for olfactory reception.
Choose the set of correct statements from the options given below:
1. A, B and E only
2. B. C and D only
3. C, D and E only
4. A, D and E only

Q.68 The hill ranges of Western Ghats of India are rich in biodiversity with tropical evergreen and rain
forests. The flora and fauna are unique to the place. Many animal species like Nilgiri Tahr and Lion-
tailed macaque are endemic to this region. Many bright coloured frogs are discovered from this
region. We must preserve our biodiversity from pollution, human greed, habitat destruction for our
future generations.
Based on the above context, answer the following questions:
Some frogs such as poison dart frog exhibit bright coloration which serves as a warning signal for its
predators. It is known as:
1. Batesian mimicry
2. Aposematism
3. Cryptic coloration
4. Camouflage

Q.69 Match List I with List II

 LIST I LIST II
Virus Disease
A. HINI Virus I. Guillian Barre Syndrome
B. Flavi virus II. Severe Accute
C. Corona Virus III. Respiratory Syndrome
D. Zika Virus IV. Yellow Fever

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
2. A-II. B-I, C-IV, D-III
3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
4. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Q.70 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
R.
Assertion A: Scurvy is a disease due to deficiency of Vitamin C.
Reason R: Scurvy is characterised by long digits and extensibility of joints.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.71 The anti-parallel nature of double standard DNA is due to:

1. Phosphodiester bonds
2. Hydrogen bonds
3. Disulphide bonds
4. Glycosidic bond

Q.72 Arrange the steps involved in cloning of gene into plasmid:

A. Selection of confirmation of recombinant clones
B. Ligation of the gene of interest and plasmid
C. Amplification of the gene of interest using template DNA
D. Transformation of bacterium using the recombinant plasmid
E. Restriction endonuclease treatment of the suitable plasmid and gene of interest.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. C, E, B, D, A
2. E, D, C, A, B
3. B, A, E, C, D
4. C, B, A, D, E

Q.73 Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Sponges are the only major phylum that lack nerves.
Statement II: The simplest nervous system occurs in platyhelminthes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Q.74 The first definitive evidence for the chromosomal theory of inheritance was provided by:
1. Gregor John Mendel
2. Sutton and Boveri
3. Thomas Hunt Morgan
4. Hugo De vries

Q.75 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
R.
Assertion A: The wing of a bird, forelimb of human and forelimb of lizard are homologous.
Reason R: Organ's underlying similarity arises due to their derivation from common ancestors.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.76 Teratogens are:

A. Environmental compounds that can alter development.
B. Act at specific times when certain organs are farming.
C. The teratogen class includes drugs, chemicals, viruses and radiations.
D. Heavy metals such as zinc are teratogens but lead and mercury are not considered as teratogens.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B and D only
2. A, C and D only
3. A, B and C only
4. A and D only

Q.77 In normal cells, progress through the cell cycle is tightly regulated and each step must be
completed before the next step can begin. There are at least three distinct points in the cell cycle at
which the cell monitors external signals and internal equilibrium before proceeding to the next stage.
These are the GI/S, the G2/M and M checkpoints.
In addition to regulating the cell cycle at the checkpoints, the cell controls progress through the cell
cycle by means of two classes of proteins: cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CKDs).
Based on the above context, answer the following questions:
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Continuously dividing cells do not exit the cell cycle but they proceed through G1, S, G2
and M phase.
Statement II: Cancer cells are unable to enter G0 phase.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Q.78 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
R.
Assertion A: Monkeys and chimpanzees cannot mate in present day conditions.
Reason R: Reproductive isolation is reversible.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.79 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
Mechanism Intercellular Communication
A. Direct Communication I. Blood stream
B. Paracrine II. Gap junction
C. Endocrine III. Extracellular fluid
D. Synaptic transmission IV. Across synaptic cleft
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
2. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
3. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
4. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Q.80 Teak is a dominant tree species of which of the following types of forests in India?
1. Tropical moist deciduous forest
2. Tropical thorn deciduous forest
3. Tropical Rain Forest
4. Temperate forest with grass lands

Q.81 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
R.
Assertion A: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is associated with antibiotic resistance.
Reason R: Plasmodium is dependent on Hexose monophosphate shunt and reduced glutathione for
their optimum growth in RBCs.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.82 The world's only floating national park is situated in:

1. Mizoram
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Manipur
4. Meghalaya

Q.83 The ribozyme that catalyses peptide bond formation during prokaryotic protein synthesis is:
1.28S rRNA
2. 23S rRNA
3. 16S rRNA
4. 5.8S rRNA

Q.84 Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Fatty acids undergo beta-oxidation and the products enter the citric acid cycle or combine
with each other to form ketone bodies.
Statement II: Fatty acids undergo beta-oxidation and the products enter glycolysis or combine to form
glucose.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q.85 There are both excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters. The inhibitory neurotransmitters
from the following are:
A. Glycine
B. y-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
C. Norepinephrine
D. Taurine
E. Glutamate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, C only
2. B. E only
3. A, B, D only
4. B, C, E only

Q.86 Following are the characteristics of Molluse's:

A. Molluse's are protostomes, have coelom reduced to cavities surrounding heart, nephridia and
gonads.
B. Mollusc's members possess a head-foot, visceral mass, mantle and mantle cavity.
C. The rasping organ consists of muscular belt with rows of posteriorly curved teeth.
D. The molluscan body form in the cephalopoda undergoes a 180° anti-clockwise twisting of visceral
mass.
E. Protostome characteristics for molluses also include trocophore larvae spiral cleavage and
schizococelous coelom formation.
Choose the set with correct statements from the options given below:
1. A, B and C only
2. B, C and D only
3. A, B and E only
4. C, D and E only

Q.87 Carina is:

1. A free-swimming, ciliated larva
2. A shield-like plate over dorsal part of body
3. A keeled sternum for insertion of flight muscles
4. A glue-secreting cell

Q.88 The flow of water in syconoid type of water canal system in sponges follows the course of:
A. Osculum
B. Spongocoel
C. Radial canals
D. Incurrent canals
E. Dermal Ostia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A→B→C→D→E
2. E→D→C→B→A
3. E→C→D→B→A
4. A→B→D→C→E

Q.89 Autoclaving is used as a sterilisation technique. The conditions used for autoclaving are:
1.99° C and 20 PSi
2. 105° C and 10 PSi
3. 121° C and 15 PSi
4. 100° C and 15 PSi

Q.90 Which is the correct sequence of events in urine formation?

1. Filteration, secretion and reabsortpion
2. Secretion, reabsorption and filteration
3. Filteration, reabsorption and secretion
4. Reabsorption, filteration and secretion

Q.91 The following statements are associated with human female reproductive physiology.
A. The uterine cycle during menstruation includes follicular phase, ovulation and luteal phase.
B. The degeneration of corpus luteum is called luteolysis.
C. An increase in plasma progesterone level synchronises with the luteal phase.
D. After oocyte maturation, ovulation takes place.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B, C, D only
2. A, C, D only
3. A, B, D only
4. B, C, D only

Q.92 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
R.
Assertion A: Scaffolding proteins are non-histone chromosomal proteins.
Reason R: Scaffolding proteins are abundant in lysine and Arginine.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.93 Given below are two statements:

Statement I: A circadian rhythm cannot be entrained.
Statement II: Hormone melatonin regulates circadian rhythms.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q.94 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
CD Antigen Expression on cells
A. CD4 I. MHC class I-restricted T-cells
B. CD8 II. MHC class II-restricted T-Cells
 C. CD19 III. All leukocytes
D. CD18 IV. B-cells
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
2. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
3. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Q.95 The hill ranges of Western Ghats of India are rich in biodiversity with tropical evergreen and rain
forests. The flora and fauna are unique to the place. Many animal species like Nilgiri Tahr and Lion-
tailed macaque are endemic to this region. Many bright coloured frogs are discovered from this
region. We must preserve our biodiversity from pollution, human greed, habitat destruction for our
future generations.
Based on the above context, answer the following questions:
Nilgiri Tahr is an:
1. Endangered species
2. Critically endangered species
3. Vulnerable species
4. Least concern

Q.96 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
Type of Epithelium Location
A. Simple squamous epithelium I. Lining of kidney ducts and tubules
B. Simple cuboidal epithelium II. Lining of blood capillaries
C. Simple columnar epithelium III. Lining of oral cavity
D. Stratified squamous epithelium IV. Lining of intestinal tract
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-II. B-I, C-IV, D-III
2. A-II. B-I, C-III, D-IV
3. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
4. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Q.97 Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
R.
Assertion A: During gel electrophoresis, DNA moves from anode to cathode.
Reason R: DNA is negatively charged.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
3. A is correct but R is not correct
4. A is not correct but R is correct

Q.98 Separation of two different alleles from each other during gamete formation in a heterozygote
follows:
1. Law of unit factors
2. Law of segregation
3. Law of dominance
4. Law of independent assortment
Q.99 Match List I with List II
LIST I LIST II
Enzymes Functions
A. DNA polymerase α(alpha) I. Base-excision DNA repair
B. DNA polymerase β beta) II. RNA/DNA primary initiation of DNA synthesis
C. DNA polymerase γ (gamma) III. Mitochondrial DNA replication and repair
D. DNA polymerase ℝ (Kappa) IV. Translation DNA synthesis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Q.100 Match List I with List II

LIST I LIST II
Order of class Reptilia Representative animal
A. Squamata I. Tortoise
B. Crocodilia II. Tuatara
C. Chelonia III. Gharial
D. Rhynchocephelia IV. Monitor lizard
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-III
2. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
3. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II