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MM : 720 Practice Test - 04 (TYM-P3+4) Time : 181 Min.

PHYSICS

1. (3) 24. (4)

2. (2) 25. (3)

3. (4) 26. (2)

4. (2) 27. (4)

5. (4) 28. (2)

6. (1) 29. (3)

7. (2) 30. (2)

8. (1) 31. (4)

9. (3) 32. (1)

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11. (4) 34. (3)

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17. (1) 40. (4)

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20. (2) 43. (4)

21. (3) 44. (4)

22. (2) 45. (4)

23. (3)

Chemistry

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54. (1) 77. (4)

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56. (3) 79. (2)

57. (4) 80. (3)

58. (2) 81. (1)

59. (4) 82. (4)

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62. (1) 85. (2)

63. (1) 86. (3)

64. (2) 87. (4)

65. (1) 88. (1)

66. (2) 89. (2)

67. (4) 90. (4)

68. (2)

Botany

91. (3) 114. (4)

92. (2) 115. (1)

93. (1) 116. (2)

94. (1) 117. (3)

95. (1) 118. (1)

96. (3) 119. (2)

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100. (4) 123. (4)

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112. (1) 135. (2)

113. (4)

zoology

136. (3) 159. (4)

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138. (3) 161. (4)

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140. (2) 163. (4)

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144. (2) 167. (3)

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146. (1) 169. (4)

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148. (2) 171. (3)

149. (2) 172. (3)

150. (1) 173. (4)

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153. (2) 176. (3)

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156. (1) 179. (4)

157. (2) 180. (3)

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Hints and Solutions

PHYSICS

(1) Answer : (3)

Solution:
According to Bernoulli's theorem, pressure difference between the two sides of the wings (due to different velocity over
and vnder the wings) provide the necessary lift to the aeroplane.

(2) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Breaking stress remains constant.

(3) Answer : (4)

Solution:
According to Stoke’s law
F0 = 6πηrv0

F0
r =
6πηv0

(4) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Excess pressure inside a bubble in liquid =
2T

2T
P = P0 + ρgh +
inside bubble R

(5) Answer : (4)

Hint:
V=
–GM

Solution:
–G(1) G(1) G(1) G(1)
V= 1
–
2
–
4
–
8

1 1 1 –15
=– G (1 + + + ) = G
2 4 8 8

(6) Answer : (1)

Solution:
−−−− −−−−−−−
2Gm 8 2
ve = √ = √ πGR ρ
R 3

−
ve ∝ R√ρ

ve R √ρ
= ρ
v 2R
√
2

–
v = ve √2 .

(7) Answer : (2)

Solution:
dA L
=
dt
2 m

(8) Answer : (1)

Hint:
1
U = Stress × Strain
2

Solution:
1
U = × Y × Strain × Strain
2

1 11
= × 1. 1 × 10 × 0.02 × 0.02
2

7 3
U = 2.2 × 10 J/m

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(9) Answer : (3)

Hint:
d
gd = g (1 − )
R

Solution:
d
y = x (1 − )
R

y d
= 1−
x R

d y
= 1−
R x

y
d = (1 − ) R
x

(10) Answer : (3)

Solution:
2

1 stress )
(
E = × stress × strain =
2 2Y

E1 Y2 2
⇒ = =
E2 Y1 1

(11) Answer : (4)

Hint:
Gravitational potential energy decreases, it means satellite comes closer to earth.
Solution:
Potential energy lost = [–10 – (–80)] × 100 = 7000 MJ

(12) Answer : (1)

Hint:
ΔW = Change in surface energy
Solution:
ΔWex = TΔA
ΔWext = 8π R2T [ΔA = 8π R2]
ΔWext = 8π × 25 × 10–4 × 4 × 10–2
= 8π × 10–4 J

(13) Answer : (4)

Solution:
n× πr3 = 4

3
4

3
πb3
3

∴n= b

a3

∴ Energy released,
[n × 4πa2 – 4πb2] σ
= 4πb2
3

(
b

3
× 4π a
2
− 4π b ) σ
2
(
b

a
− 1) σ
a

−−−−−−−−−

v= √
6σ

ρ
(
1

a
−
1

b
)

(14) Answer : (1)

Hint:
Free body diagram.
Solution:

Normal reaction of base = P × A

PA = PB = PC
But A is maximum for C
NA < NB < NC (Increasing order)

(15) Answer : (1)

Hint:
1
U = F × Δℓ
2

Solution:

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1 F Δℓ 1
U = × × AL = F × Δℓ
2 A L 2

1 –3
= × 100 × 10 = 0.05 J
2

(16) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Let velocity is v0

By conservation of mechanical energy

ui + ki = u∞ + k∝

⇒
−Gmm0 G(4m)m0 1 2
r
− r
+ m0 v = 0
2 0
2 2

⇒ 2Gm

r
+
8Gm

r
=
1

2
2
v0

⇒ v
2
0
=
20Gm

−−−−
⇒ v0 = 2√
5Gm

(17) Answer : (1)

Solution:
At P, IP =
GM

R
2

( )
2

At Q, IQ =
GM

3R
2
+
GM

3R
2

( ) ( )
2 2

4GM

IP 2
R
= 8 GM
IQ
9 2
R

IP 9
=
IQ 2

(18) Answer : (3)

Solution:
We know that inside the earth g =
Gmr

3
R

And outside the earth, g =

Gm

2
r

Now according to question, Gmr

3
=
Gm

2
R (3R)

r 1 R
⇒ = ⇒ r =
R 9 9

(19) Answer : (1)

Solution:

2T
PB = P0 −
R

2T ρgh
PA = P0 − +
R 2

(20) Answer : (2)

Solution:
vT ∝ r2 ⇒ vT = kr2
If two balls are combined,
4 3 4 3
πR = πr ×2
3 3

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R = 21/3r
v′T = kR2
′ 2 2/3 2
v T R 2 r
= =
vT 2 2
r r

v′T = 2
2/3
v

(21) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Answer (3)
(22) Answer : (2)
Solution:
2
(stress)(AL )
Energy stored = 2Y

2
(mg/A) (AL) 2 2
(mg) (mg) L
= = AL =
2Y 2 2AY
2Y A

(23) Answer : (3)

Solution:
−−−−
√2gR is equal to escape so total energy will be zero

(24) Answer : (4)

Hint:
Δl = Δl1 + Δl2 + Δl3 , Δl = FL

AY

Solution:
Since rods are in equilibrium. Then force in each rod will be F.
Fl
1 F l2 F l3
Now Δl
1
=
A Y
, Δl2 =
A2 Y2
and Δl3 =
A3 Y3
1 1

l
1 l2 l3
Δl = F [ + + ]
A Y A Y A Y
1 1 2 2 3 3

(25) Answer : (3)

Solution:
1 mgh
2
mu =
2 h
(1+ )
R

mgR
=
2

(26) Answer : (2)

Hint:
2
h g0 R
′
g = g0 (1 – ) &g = 2
R (h+R)

Solution:
3 h
g0 = g0 (1– )
4 R

h 1 R
= ⇒ h =
R 4 4

Now at height h = R

4
.
2
R 16
g = g0 = g0
2
R 25
(R+ )
4

Δg
Δg = 9

25
g0 ⇒
g0
=
9

25

Δg 9
% = × 100 = 36%
g0 25

(27) Answer : (4)

Hint:
P. E. = 2(T. M. E.)
Solution:
P. E. = U, T. M. Ei = U

2
= −
1

2
m vi
2

2
T. M. EF = – 1

2
mv
2
F
=– 1

2
m(
vi

2
)

1 2 1 1 2 1 U U
= − mv = (− mv ) = × =
8 i 4 2 i 4 2 8

So, Δ (T. M. E) = (
U

8
−
U

2
) = −
3

8
U

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(28) Answer : (2)

Solution:
By Bernoulli’s theorem, 1

2
ρV
2
1
+ P1 = ​ ​
1

2
ρV
2
2
+ P2

1 2 1 2
P1 − P2 = ρV2 − ρV1
2 2

2 2
2 hρg = ( V −V ) ρ
2 1

2 2
V −V
h =
2

2g
1
= 0.8 m

(29) Answer : (3)

Solution:
− dy
Let y be the height of liquid at some instant then, dt
= constant

dy −−−
2
πx (− ) = a√2 gy (a → area of the hole)
dt

Squaring both sides, we get y = kx4.

(30) Answer : (2)
Solution:

As centripetal force is provided by gravitational force

2 2
GmM Gm mv
+ =
r2 2 r
(2r)

GM Gm 2
⇒ + = v
r 4r

−−−−−−−−−
G m
⇒ v = √ (M + )
r 4

(31) Answer : (4)

Solution:
Potential at the centre of ring
GM
VC = −
R

∴Potential energy Uc = −
GM m

∵K + U
C=0
m 2 GM m
ve = +
2 R

−−−−
2GM
ve = √
R

(32) Answer : (1)

Solution:
GmM
∵ Fg =
r2

Centrifugal force Fc = mrω2. The object will remain stuck to the star if
Fg > FC
GmM 2
> mrω
2
r

3 2
R ω
M >
G

(33) Answer : (4)

Hint:
Gm
V = −
r

Solution:
Gm Gm Gm Gm
V = 2 [− − − − ⋅ ⋅⋅]
1 2 4 8

1 1 1
= −2Gm [1 + + + ⋅ ⋅⋅]
2 4 8

2Gm
= −
1
1−
2

= – 4 Gm

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(34) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Coefficient of viscosity is a property of liquid
(35) Answer : (4)
Solution:
1 2
U = m vz
2

−
−−
2U
vs = √
m

(36) Answer : (4)

Solution:
Δv
F = η A( )
ΔY

(37) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Magnus effect is an application of Bernoulli’s Theorem in which pressure difference is created in air of spinning ball.
(38) Answer : (3)
Hint:
Pascal’s law
Solution:
F2 F1
=
A2 A1

2
−2
A2 π(3× 10 )
∴ F2 = × F1 =
2
× 10 = 9 × 10 = 90 N
A1 −2
π(1× 10 )

F2 = 90 N

(39) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Young’s modulus is material property which will change with temperature.
(40) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Energy stored per unit volume = 1

2
× Stress × Strain

(41) Answer : (2)

Solution:
3

T= 2πr

GM
=
2π

√GM
r 2 (M is mass of earth)
√
r

3 –1

T ∝ r 2 and T ∝ M 2

(42) Answer : (2)

Solution: B
(43) Answer : (4)
Solution:
GM m
U = −
r

So with increase in r potential energy decreases

(44) Answer : (4)
Hint:
Use Pascal’s law.
Solution:
When air is evacuated then pressure at the surface of water due to atmosphere will be absent that is P = 0 at the upper
surface of water. If partially air is pumped out then P will decreases.
Also at bottom P = P + ρgh bottom

(45) Answer : (4)

Solution:
An ideal fluid in streamline flow, the particles arriving at a given point have same velocity and hence they have same
kinetic energy and momenta also.

Chemistry

(46) Answer : (2)

Hint:

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Oxidation state of P in PH3 is –3

Solution:
Compound Oxidation state of phosphorus

PH3 –3

H3PO2 +1

H3PO3 +3

H3PO4 +5

(47) Answer : (3)

Solution:
In redox reaction, oxidation and reduction takes place simultaneously.
Δ
CaCO3 ( s) ⟶ CaO(s) + CO2 ( g)

∵No oxidation and no reduction takes place

∴ It is not a redox reaction.
(48) Answer : (4)
Solution:
HCl + CH3COONa → CH3COOH + NaCl
If HCl is Limiting reagent then acidic Buffer forms.
(49) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Lewis bases are electron pair donor.
(50) Answer : (4)
Hint:
Δng
Kp = Kc (RT )

Solution:
For reaction (1), Δng = – 3, Kp = Kc (RT)–3
For reaction (2), Δng = – 1, Kp = Kc (RT)–1
For reaction (3), Δng = – 1, Kp = Kc (RT)–1
For reaction (4), Δng = 0, Kp = Kc (RT)0

(51) Answer : (3)

Solution:
The conjugate acid of 2–
HPO3 is –
H2 PO3

(52) Answer : (3)

Solution:
· Oxidation involves removal of electron.
· Reduction involves addition of electron.

(53) Answer : (1)

Solution:
∘
E +
= −3.05 V
Li /Li

With the small size of Li+ ion, lithium has the highest hydration enthalpy which accounts for its high negative Eo value
and its high reducing power.
(54) Answer : (1)
Solution:
CaOCl2 ⇒ Ca(OCl)Cl

(55) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Solution of weak acid and its salt with strong base is known as acidic buffer.
(56) Answer : (3)
Hint:

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For neutral molecules, net charge = 0.

Solution:
Na2S2O3 ⇒ 2 × 1 + 2 × a + 3x(–2) = 0 ⇒ a = 2
SF6 ⇒ a + 6x(–1) ⇒ a = 6
SO2 ⇒ a + 2x(–2) ⇒ a = 4

(57) Answer : (4)

Solution:
ln HClO4, Cl is at its maximum oxidation state i.e. +7.

(58) Answer : (2)

Solution:
3+ 2−
Al2 ( SO4 ) ⇌ 2 Al (aq. ) + 3 SO (aq. )
3 4
2s
3s

ksp = (2s)2(3s)3
= 108 s5
(59) Answer : (4)
Hint:
Ksp of Ba(OH)2 = [Ba2+] [OH–]2
Solution:
pOH = 14 – pH = 14 – 8 = 6
[OH–] = 10–6
= 5 × 10–19
−6 2
10 −6
Ksp = ( )( 10 )
2

(60) Answer : (2)

Hint:
Δng
KP = KC (RT)

Solution:
2NOCl(g) ⇌ƒ2NO(g) + Cl2(g)
Δng = (2 + 1) – (2) = 1
KP = KC(RT) = 2 × 1010 RT

(61) Answer : (4)

Solution:
When same element oxidises and reduces during a chemical reaction, then the reaction is called as disproportionation
reaction.

(62) Answer : (1)

Solution:
E°cell = 0.76 + 0.8 = 1.56 V

(63) Answer : (1)

Solution:

Average Oxidation Number = 6+4+6

3
= 5.33

(64) Answer : (2)

(65) Answer : (1)
Solution:

(66) Answer : (2)

Hint:
CH3COONa is a salt of weak acid and strong base.
Solution:
pH of salt of weak acid and strong base is
1
pH = 7 +
2
(pKa + log c) ​

(67) Answer : (4)

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Solution:
pH = –log(2 × 10–3) = 2.699
⇒ pOH = 14 – 2.699 = 11.301

(68) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Reduction potential K < Zn < Cr < Ag.
Therefore, Zn can reduce Cr3+ and Ag+ but not K+.
(69) Answer : (4)
(70) Answer : (2)
Solution: Answer (2)
(71) Answer : (1)
Solution:
Addition of inert gas at constant pressure increase the volume of container.

(72) Answer : (1)

Hint:
pH of salt of weak acid and strong base is given as pH = 7 +
1

2
(pKa + log C )

Solution:
At equivalence point, N1V1 = N2V2
0.1 × 25 = 0.1 × V2
∴ V2 = 25 ml
So total volume of solution = 25 + 25 = 50 ml
∴ [ CH3 C OON a] =
n

V
=
2.5

50
= 5 × 10
−2
M

1 −2
pH = 7 + (4.76 + log 5 × 10 )
2

1
= 7+ (4.76 − 2 + 0.7)
2

= 8.73

(73) Answer : (3)

Hint:
Acidic buffer is a mixture of weak acid and its salt with a strong base.
Solution:

∴ This is not an acidic buffer.

(74) Answer : (2)
Hint:
Oxidation state of P in PH3 is –3
Solution:
Compound Oxidation state of phosphorus
PH3 –3
H3PO2 +1
H3PO3 +3
H3PO4 +5

(75) Answer : (3)

Hint:
Zn will act as cathode and Mg will act as anode.
Solution:
Net cell reaction
Mg(s) + Zn2+(aq) → Mg2+(aq) + Zn(s)
0 0 0
E = E − E
cel l cathode anode

= (–0.76 + 2.36) V = 1.6 V.

(76) Answer : (2)
(77) Answer : (4)
Hint:
Higher is the value of reduction potential of an species, more easily the species will be reduced.
Solution:

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Order of reduction potential, Ag+ > Cu2+ > Cr3+

Hence Cu2+ can oxidise Cr but not Ag.

(78) Answer : (1)

Solution:
In metal displacement reaction, a metal in a compound is displaced by another metal in the elemental state.
(79) Answer : (2)
Solution:
HNO +1 + x – 6 = 0
3
¯¯
x̄

x = +5
N3 H ; ⇒ 3x + 1 = 0
¯¯
x¯¯

1
x = −
3

N3 H ; ⇒ x+3 = 0
¯¯
x¯¯

x = –3

(80) Answer : (3)

Solution:
CH3COOH and CH3COONa compose an acidic buffer.
[Salt]
pH = pK + log
a
[acid]

0.2
= 4.76 + log
1

= 4.06

(81) Answer : (1)

Solution:
Lesser is the reduction potential, stronger is the reducing agent.
(82) Answer : (4)
Hint:
A buffer solution never contains a strong acid or a strong base.
Solution:
NH4OH + NH4Cl is a mixture of weak base and its salt with strong acid therefore act as a basic buffer.

(83) Answer : (1)

Hint:
CaOCl2 is a mixed salt which contains Ca+2 cation and OCl– and Cl– anions.

(84) Answer : (4)

Solution:
– –2 2–
S8 + 12OH → 4S + 2S2 O3 + 6H2 O

(85) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Answer (2)
NH4 NO3

(86) Answer : (3)

(87) Answer : (4)
Solution:
Higher is the value of positive SRP most easier will be the reduction
(88) Answer : (1)
Solution:
+2 +4−2 +2−2 +4−2
Δ
Ca CO3 (s) → CaO(s) + CO2 (g)

It is not a redox reaction.

(89) Answer : (2)
Solution:
Salt of strong acid and weak base will have the least pH.

(90) Answer : (4)

Hint:
Carbon suboxide is C3O2
Solution:
O=C=C=C=O

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Botany

(91) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Male and female gametophytes are haploid in conifers.
(92) Answer : (2)
Solution:
RuBisCO activity and CO2 fixation occur during the biosynthetic phase of photosynthesis. Biosynthetic phase (dark
reactions) occurs in the stroma of chloroplasts.
(93) Answer : (1)
Solution:
Sphagnum has great water holding capacity hence called cotton moss.

(94) Answer : (1)

Solution:
Rhizoids of mosses are multicellular and branched.
(95) Answer : (1)
Solution:
Gametophyte of pteridophytes require cool, damp, shady places to grow because of this specific restricted requirement
and the need for water for fertilisation.
(96) Answer : (3)
Solution:
Pollination in gymnosperms occurs through air current.
(97) Answer : (3)
Solution:
C4 plants lack photorespiration and hence show greater productivity than C3 plants.

(98) Answer : (3)

Solution:
One ATP is required for regeneration of one RuBP molecule.

(99) Answer : (2)

Solution:
Plant body of Bryophytes is more differentiated than that of Algae.
(100)Answer : (4)
Solution:
PS II is involved in non-cyclic photophosphorylation.
PS II is associated with liberation of O2 as their is splitting of water, however its reaction centre (P680) has absorption
maxima at 680 nm.
Reaction centre of PS I shows absorption maxima at 700 nm (P700).

(101)Answer : (1)
Hint:
Red algae lack motile stages in its life.
Solution:
Red algae Brown algae

2 flagella in
Zoospore Absent
zoospore
Inner cell
Cellulosic Cellulosic
wall
Floridean
Stored food Laminarin
Starch
Vegetative
Fragmentation Fragmentation
reproduction

(102)Answer : (2)
Solution:
In mesophyll cells of C4 plants, PEPcase enzyme is present.

(103)Answer : (1)
Solution:

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Non-cyclic photophosphorylation is connected with photolysis of water.

In non-cyclic photophosphorylation, NADP+ is reduced to NADPH + H+. It also produces ATP via ETS.
(104)Answer : (1)
Solution:
(a) T.W Engelmann – Cladophora
(b) Cornelius van Niel – Bacteria
(c) Joseph Priestley – Mint plant
(d) Jan Ingenhousz – An aquatic plant

(105)Answer : (1)
Solution:
In Cycas, small specialised roots called coralloid roots are associated with N2-fixing cyanobacteria.

(106)Answer : (2)
Solution:
In certain pteridophytes the development of the zygote into young embryos take place within the female gametophytes
which are retained on the parent sporophyte for variable periods. This event is said to be precursor to seed habit.
(107)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Prothallus is photosynthetic. It is gametophytic, multicellular and inconspicuous structure.

(108)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Photophosphorylation is the formation of ATP by combining ADP and Pi with the help of light energy.
(109)Answer : (3)
Solution:
In numerical taxonomy, all characters are given equal importance

(110) Answer : (3)

Solution:
Chlorophyll-a is the chief pigment associated with photosynthesis and rest all are accessory pigments.
(111) Answer : (3)
Solution:
In bryophytes, archegonium is flask shaped and produces a single egg.

(112) Answer : (1)

Solution:
The spores in pteridophytes germinate to give rise to inconspicuous, small but multicellular, free-living, mostly
photosynthetic thalloid gametophytes called prothallus.
(113) Answer : (4)
Hint:
In C3 plants, CO2 acceptor is a 5-carbon containing molecule.
Solution:
In C3 plants, RuBP is the primary CO2 acceptor molecule.

(114) Answer : (4)

Solution:
Action spectrum of photosynthesis corresponds closely to absorption spectra of chlorophyll a. Thus, it is considered as
the chief pigment of photosynthesis
(115) Answer : (1)
Solution:
Synthesis of glucose and its storage in the form of starch in green parts of plants was explained by Julius von Sachs.
(116) Answer : (2)
Solution:
C4 plants show saturation at about 360 μlL–1 while C3 responds to increased CO2 concentration and saturation is
seen only beyond 450 μlL–1.
(117) Answer : (3)
Solution:
Sequoia is tallest gymnosperm.
(118) Answer : (1)
Solution:
According to chemiosmotic theory, ATP synthesis requires membrane, proton gradient, proton pump and ATP synthase.
NADP reductase is not required for ATP synthesis.

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(119) Answer : (2)

Solution:
In plants, light saturation for photosynthesis occurs at 10 per cent of the full sunlight.
(120)Answer : (1)
Hint:
Cytotaxonomy is based upon chromosomal structure, number and behaviour.
Solution:
Numerical taxonomy includes hundreds of characters simultaneously and becomes important in the absence of fossil
evidence.
(121)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Ulothrix produces motile gametes while Spirogyra, Gelidium and Polysiphonia produce non-motile gametes.
(122)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Ginkgo has fan shaped leaves. Cedrus has branched stem and needle shaped leaves.
(123)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Porphyra is a red alga. While, rest are green algae.
(124)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Sargassum and Ectocarpus are brown algae.
(125)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Chlamydomonas is a green algae and has chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.
(126)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Liverworts lack protonema. Protonema represents gametophytic generation.
(127)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Selaginella, Salvinia and Marsilea are heterosporous.
(128)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Thick cuticle, needle like leaf and sunken stomata help conifers to withstand in extreme conditions.
(129)Answer : (3)
Solution:
First stage of mosses is the protonema stage which directly develops from a spore. It is a creeping, green, branched
and frequently filamentous stage.
(130)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Leaves of conifers have thick cuticle, sunken stomata and are needle shaped to withstand extreme conditions and to
prevent water loss.
(131)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Volvox – colonial
Ulothrix, Spirogyra and Nostoc – filamentous
(132)Answer : (3)
Hint:
Dimorphic chloroplasts are seen in C4 plants.
Solution:
Sugarcane is a C4 plant.
Opuntia – CAM plant
Pea and wheat } C3 plants

(133)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Optimum temperature for photosynthesis in C4 plants is 30-45°C.

(134)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Pyrenoids contain protein besides starch.

(135)Answer : (2)

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Solution:
'Proton carrier in ETS of thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts aids in the development of proton gradient required for the
synthesis of ATP.'

zoology

(136)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Exopthalmic goitre is a form of hyperthyroidism, characterised by enlargement of the thyroid gland, protrusion of the
eyeballs, increased basal metabolic rate, and weight loss, also called Graves’ disease.
(137)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Annelids and Chordates : They show bilateral symmetry and tube-within-tube body plan.

(138)Answer : (3)
Hint:
Heterocrine gland.
Solution:
Corpus luteum is formed after ovulation; Placenta is a temporary gland of pregnancy; Pancreas is a mixed gland
(heterocrine) which secretes both enzymes and hormones.
(139)Answer : (3)
Hint:
Stunted growth.
Solution:
Hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood causes stunted growth resulting in pituitary dwarfism.
Hyposecretion of thyroxine during pregnancy causes defective development and maturation of the growing baby
leading to stunted growth (cretinism), mental retardation, low I.Q, abnormal skin and deaf-mutism.
(140)Answer : (2)
Hint:
Arbor vitae.
Solution:
Cerebellum is a part of hindbrain.
(141)Answer : (2)
Hint:
Hormone released from zona fasciculata.
Solution:
Glucocorticoids inhibit white blood cells and are also effective in treating chronic inflammatory disorders.

(142)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Coelenterates are diploblastic. Platyhelminthes are acoelomate while aschelminthes are pseudo-coelomates.
(143)Answer : (4)
Hint:
Cortisol and histamine are antagonistic.
Solution:
Cortisol acts as life saving hormone and is anti-inflammatory in response.
(144)Answer : (2)
Hint:
These structures help in movement from one place to another.
Solution:
The external surface of the body of ctenophores bears eight comb plates. These comb plates bear cilia which are fused
to make these plates ciliated. Skeletal, circulatory, respiratory and excretory systems are absent in ctenophores.
(145)Answer : (2)
Hint:
Melanocyte stimulating hormone.
Solution:
Nature of
Hormone Source gland Function
hormone
Melanocyte stimulating hormone Pars Stimulates synthesis of melanin
Peptide
(MSH) intermedia pigment

(146)Answer : (1)
Hint:

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These ions are essential for impulse generation and transmission.

Solution:
Voltage gated Na+ channels opens upon reaching threshold stimulus. Opening of calcium ion channels promotes
exocytosis of neurotransmitter rich synaptic vesicles in synaptic cleft.
(147)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Periplaneta, an arthropod, removes waste material through malpighian tubules.
(148)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Hypothalamus contains hunger and thirst centre.
(149)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Bile juice is released from gall bladder under the effect of hormone cholecystokinin.
(150)Answer : (1)
Solution:
GIP inhibits gastric secretion and motility.
(151)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Platyhelminths have dorso-ventrally flattened body, hence are called flatworms.
(152)Answer : (2)
Hint:
Each hormone acts through its receptor.
Solution:
Each hormone has receptor on its target cell. Receptors may be intracellular or membrane bound depending upon the
chemical nature of hormones. Hormonal reactions are only possible if both hormones and receptors are present and
hormone binds with receptor to form hormone receptor complex.
(153)Answer : (2)
Hint:
Each hormone acts through its receptor.
Solution:
Each hormone has receptor on its target cell. Receptors may be intracellular or extracellular depending upon chemical
nature of hormones. Hormonal reactions are only possible if both hormones and receptors are present and hormone
binds with receptor to form hormone receptor complex.
(154)Answer : (3)
Solution:
The name cnidaria is derived from the cnidoblasts or cnidocytes (which contain the stinging capsules or nematocysts)
present on the tentacles and the body.
(155)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Some hormones are also involved in conduction of nerve impulses across synapse.
(156)Answer : (1)
Hint:
Hormone released from pituitary gland.
Solution:
Hypersecretion of GH in adults leads to acromegaly. Deficiency of corticoids (Glucocorticoid + mineralocorticoid) leads
to Addison’s disease. Hyper or hyposecretion of thyroxine can be associated with enlargement of thyroid gland called
goitre. Insulin deficiency leads to diabetes mellitus.
(157)Answer : (2)
Hint:
Reduced immunity is seen due to atrophy of this gland
Solution:
The functional portion of thymus is reduced considerably by the time a person reaches maturity. In old age, the
functional portion weighs only 3 gms resulting in weakened immune responses.
(158)Answer : (4)
Solution:
The thymus gland is located behind sternum on the ventral side of aorta.
Androgens produce anabolic effects on protein and carbohydrate metabolism.
(159)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Ctenoplana belongs to the phylum Ctenophora, in which fertilisation is external with indirect development.
(160)Answer : (4)

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Solution:
PTH is a hypercalcemic hormone and it is antagonistic to TCT.
(161)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Dentalium (Mollusc) - Radula
Pheretima (Annelid) - Longitudinal and circular muscles
Culex (Arthropod) - Jointed appendages
Planaria (Platyhelminth) - High regeneration capacity

(162)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Starfish(Asterias) has an endoskeleton of calcareous ossicles but Pila has calcareous exoskeleton.
In starfish, water vascular system helps in locomotion, capture, transport and respiration.
In starfish excretory system is absent.

(163)Answer : (4)
Solution:
No mouth and alimentary canal are present in tape worms.
Tape worms are pseudometamerically segmented.
Hooks and suckers help in attachment.
(164)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Wuchereria belongs to the phylum Aschelminthes and Culex is an arthropod. They both have bilateral symmetry.
(165)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Pituitary gland is located in sella tursica, neurohypophysis (pars nervosa) stores oxytocin and vasopressin. Posterior
pituitary is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.
(166)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Respiratory centre, vomiting centre, release of gastric secretion and deglutition (swallowing) centre are located in
medulla (part of brain stem)
Body temperature is regulated by hypothalamus.
(167)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Echinoderms have an endoskeleton of calcareous ossicles.
(168)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Somatotropic hormones are produced by anterior pituitary.
(169)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Molluscs exhibit unsegmented body. Shell is secreted by mantle.
(170)Answer : (2)
Solution:
Steroids have intracellular receptors.
(171)Answer : (3)
Hint:
Catabolic reaction
Solution:
Insulin from β-cells lowers blood glucose level by promoting glycogenesis.

(172)Answer : (3)
Hint:
It maintains circadian rhythm.
Solution:
Melatonin is derived from amino acid tryptophan.
(173)Answer : (4)
Solution:
During deficiency of glucose in body cells, they start oxidising fatty acids to generate ketone bodies, which are excreted
along with urine i.e., Ketonuria. Ketonuria and glycosuria (presence of glucose in urine) are symptoms of diabetes
mellitus which is caused to deficiency of insulin.
(174)Answer : (2)

(175)Answer : (2)
Hint:

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The brain exits the skull through the largest foramen in skull.
Solution:
Foramen of Magendie and Luschka provide route for passage of CSF from metacoel into subarachnoid space.
(176)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid.
(177)Answer : (1)
(178)Answer : (1)
Solution:
Organisms with bilateral symmetry show proper head (anterior side) formation.

(179)Answer : (4)
Solution:
Insulin is secreted by β-cells in pancreas. Glycogenesis a function of insulin not glucagon.
(180)Answer : (3)
Solution:
Hypothalamus acts as thermostat that controls body temperature. Thalamus relays sensory impulses to cerebral cortex.

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