LT-NEET-DPT (3-2-24)

CHEMISTRY
1. Boric acid H3 BO3 and BF3 have the same number of electrons. The former is a solid and the latter
is a gas. The reason is:
a) ) BF3 is a Lewis acid while B(OH)3 is not
(b) they have different geometrics
(c) In BF3 , F– is smaller in size than OH– in B(OH)3
(d) No molecular association is possible in BF3 while it is possible in B(OH)3 due to hydrogen
bonding
2. The hardest compound of boron is:
(a) boric acid (b) boron nitride (c) boron carbide (d) boron hydride
3. Borax bead test is responded by:
(a) divalent metals (b) heavy metals
(c) light metals (d) metals which form coloured metaborates
4. Borazole, B3 N3 H6 is related to benzene as:
(a) isoelectronic (b) isostructural (c) both (a) and (b) (d) none of these
5. BCl3 does not exist as a dimer but BH3 exists as B2 H6 because
(a) Cl2 is more electronegative than hydrogen
(b) large size of chlorine atom does not fit between small sized boron atoms, while small-sized
hydrogen atoms occupy the space between boron atoms
(c) there is p-dback bonding in BCl3
(d) both (b) and (c)
6. The main factor responsible for weak acidic nature of B—F bonds in BF3 is:
(a) high electronegativity of F (b) three centred two electron bonds in BF3
(c) p—d back bonding (d) p—p back bonding
7. Which one of the following statements regarding BF3 is not correct?
(a) It is a Lewis acid (b) It is an ionic compound
(c) It is an electron deficient compound (d) It forms adducts
8. The number of OH units directly linked to boron atoms in Na2 B4 O7 .10H2 O is:
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 10
9. The power of halides of boron to act as Lewis acids decreases in the order:
(a) BF3 > BCl3 > BBr3 (b) BBr3 > BCl3 > BF3
(c) BCl3 > BF3 > BBr3 (d) BCl3 > BBr3 > BF3
10. Which of the following is a false statement ?
(a) BH3 is not a stable compound
(b) Boron hydrides are formed when dil. HCl reacts with Mg3 B2
(c) All the B—H bond distances in B2 H6 are equal
(d) The boron hydrides are readily hydrolysed
11. BF3 is used as catalyst in several industrial processes due to its:
(a) strong reducing nature (b) weak reducing action
(c) strong Lewis acid nature (d) weak Lewis acid character
12. Specify the coordination geometry around and hybridization of N and B atoms in 1:1 complex
of BF3 and NH3 :
(a) N: tetrahedral, sp3 ; B:tetrahedral, sp3 (b) N: pyramidal, sp3 ; B:pyramidal , sp3
(c) N:pyramidal, sp3 ; B:planar, sp3 (d) N:pyramidal, sp3 ; B:tetrahedral, sp3
13. H3 BO3 is:
(a) monobasic and weak Lewis acid (b) monobasic and weak Bronsted acid
(c) monobasic acid and strong Lewis acid (d) tribasic acid and weak Bronsted acid
14. Which of the following compounds is known as inorganic benzene?
(a) B6 H6 (b) C5 H5 B (c) C3 N3 H3 (d) B3 N3 H6
15. Boron cannot form which one of the following anions?
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a) B F 6 b) B H 4 c) [ B ¿ d) BO 2
16. Which one is the wrong statement ?
(a) Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust
(b) Aluminium is not affected by strong alkalies
(c) Aluminium becomes passive with conc. HNO3
(d) Aluminium when heated in the atmosphere of nitrogen forms a nitride of the formula AIN.
17. The element which exists in liquid state for a wide range of temperature and can be used for
measuring high temperature is:
(a) B (b) Al (c) In (d) Ga
18. Aluminium is more reactive than iron. But aluminium is less easily corroded than iron because:
(a) oxygen forms a protective oxide layer on aluminium
(b) aluminium is a noble metal
(c) iron undergoes reaction easily with water
(d) iron forms mono and divalent ions
19. The main factor responsible for weak acidic nature of B—F bonds in BF3 is:
(a) high electronegativity of F (b) three centred two electron bonds in BF3
(c) p—d back bonding (d) p—p back bonding
20. The stability of +1 oxidation state increases in the sequence:
(a) Tl < In < Ga < Al (b) In < Tl < Ga < Al
(c) Ga < In < Al < Tl (d) Al < Ga < In < Tl
21. Group 13 elements show +1 and +3 oxidation states. Relative stability of +3 oxidation state may
be given as

a)

b)

c)

d)
22. Which of the following is not true regarding the nature of halides of boron ?
(a) Boron trihalides are covalent.
(b) Boron trihalides are planar triangular with sp2 hybridisation
 (c) Boron trihalides act as Lewis acids.
(d) Boron trihalides cannot be hydrolysed easily
23. Which of the following does not show similarity between boron and aluminium ?
(a) Both form oxides of type M2 O3 when heated with oxygen at high temperature.
(b) Both dissolve in alkalies and evolve hydrogen.
(c) Hydroxides of both the elements are basic in nature.
(d) Both form nitrides of MN type when heated with N2 .
24. Electropositive charcter for the elements of group 13 follows the order
(a) B > Al > Ga > In > Tl (b) B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
(c) B < Al > Ga < In > Tl (d) B < Al > Ga > In > Tl
25. Ionisation enthalpy (∆1 H 1 kJ mo l−1 ) for the elements of Group 13 follows the order
(a) B > Al > Ga > In > Tl (b) B < Al < Ga < In < Tl
(c) B < Al > Ga > In > Tl (d) B > Al < Ga > In < Tl
26. The tendency of group 14 elements to show +2 oxidation state increases in the order of
(a) C < Si < Sn < Pb < Ge (b) C < Si < Ge < Sn < Pb
(c) Ge < Sn < Pb < C < Si (d) Pb < Sn < Ge < C < Si
27. The members of group 14 form tetrahalides of the type MX4 . Which of the following halides
cannot be readily hydrolysed by water ?
(a) CX4 (b) SiX4 (c) GeX4 (d) SnX4
28. Which of the following hydrides is least stable to hydrolysis ?
(a) CH4 (b) SiH4 (c) SnH4 (d) PbH4
29. Identify X in the reaction :

(a) C (b) Si (c) Ge (d) Sn

30. In which of the following the inert pair effect is most prominent ?
(a) C (b) Ge (c) Si (d) Pb
31. Identify the wrong example from the following for the group 14 elements.
(a) Element which forms most acidic dioxide-Carbon
(b) Element which is affected by water - Lead
(c) Commonly found in +2 oxidation state - Lead
(d) Element used as semiconductor - Silicon
32. Maximum ability of catenation is shown by
(a) silicon (b) lead (c) germanium (d) carbon
33. Which one of the following is not the characteristic property of carbon ?
(a) It exhibits catenation.
(b) It forms compounds with multiple bonds.
(c) Its melting point and boiling point are exceptionally high.
(d) It shows semi-metallic character.
34. Carbon shows a maximum covalency of four whereas other members can expand their
covalence due to
 (a) absence of d-orbitals in carbon (b) ability of carbon to form p - p multiple bonds
(c) small size of carbon (d) catenation of carbon.
35. Which of the following is not true about structure of diamond and graphite ?
(a) In diamond, each carbon in sp3 hybridised while in graphite each carbon is sp2 hybridised.
(b) In diamond, carbon atoms are closely packed in crystal lattice while graphite has layer
structure.
(c) Diamond is a hard substance while graphite is a soft substance.
(d) Graphite is thermodynamically very less stable as compared to diamond and is amorphous
form of carbon.
36. In graphite, C atom is in .......... state.
(a) sp3 (b) sp (c) sp2 (d) None of these
37. In graphite, the layers of carbon atoms are held by
(a) covalent bonds (b) coordinate bonds
(c) van der Waals forces (d) ionic bonds
38. Identify the incorrect statement.
(a) Graphite is thermodynamically most stable allotrope of carbon.
(b) Other forms of elemental carbon like coke, carbon black, charcoal are impure forms of
graphite.
(c) All allotropes of carbon have thermodynamically same stability.
(d) Charcoal and coke are obtained by heating wood in absence of air.
39. The most stable form of carbon at high temperature is X. The C – C bond length in diamond is
Y while C – C bond length in graphite is Z. What are X, Y and Z respectively ?
(a) Graphite, 1.42 Å, 1.54 Å (b) Coke, 1.54 Å, 1.84 Å
(c) Diamond, 1.54 Å, 1.42 Å (d) Fullerene, 1.54 Å, 1.54 Å
40. Silicon is an important constituent of
(a) sand (b) atmosphere (c) plants (d) water bodies
41. When excesss of carbon dioxide is passed through lime water, the milkiness first formed
disappears due to
(a) the reversible reaction taking place
(b) formation of water soluble calcium bicarbonate
(c) huge amount of heat evolved during the reaction
(d) formation of water soluble complex of calcium
42. Which of the following properties correctly explain SiO2 ?
(a) Linear, basic (b) Tetrahedral, acidic (c) Tetrahedral, basic (d) Linear, acidic
43. Mark the example which is not correct.
(a) Non-combustible heavy liquid used as fire extinguisher - CCl4
(b) Blocks used to shield radioactive materials - Lead
(c) Element which has property of leaving mark on paper-Graphite
(d) A gas in solid form used as a refrigerant - Carbon monoxide.
44. Which of the following oxides can act as a reducing agent ?
(a) CO (b) CO2 (c) SnO2 (d) PbO2
45. Which of the following acids cannot be stored in glass ?
(a) HF (b) HCl (c) H2 SO4 (d) HI
ZOOLOGY - NEURAL CONTROL AND COORDINATION
46. The two major divisions of human neural system are
A) CNS and brain B) ANS and PNS
C) CNS and PNS D) Brain and spinal cord
47. Consider the following statements.
(A) Central nervous system is the major site of information processing.
(B) Central nervous system is composed of brain and cranial nerves.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) A is false, B is true.
C) Both A and B are true. D) Both A and B are false.
48. The nerve fibres of PNS are
A) afferent B) efferent C) both afferent and efferent D) only motor
49. Consider the following statements.
I. Two major division of CNS are somatic neural system and autonomic neural system.
II. Both somatic and autonomic neural system are antagonistic in their functions.
Select the correct option.
A) I is true, II is false. B) Both I and II are true.
C) I is false, II is true. D) Both I and II are false.
50. The two divisions of autonomic nervous system are
A) antagonistic to each other B) complementary to each other
C) highly reduced and non-functional in humans
D) functional as a single system in humans
51. Match the following columns:

Which of the following is the correct option?

 52. Identify A-C.

Select the correct option.

53. The basic structural components of a neuron are

A) cell body and axon B) cell body and dendrites
C) axon and dendrites D) cell body, axon and dendrites
54. The dendrites of a neuron are
A) long, unbranched processes associated with cell body and axon
B) short, highly branched processes of cell body
C) long and branched processes of cell body
D) short, unbranched processes of cell body and axon
55. Which of the following characteristic is correct about dendrites?
A) non-functional, degenerating axons
B) involved in carrying impulse away from the cell body
C) involved in transmitting impulse toward the cell body
D) involved in transmitting impulse toward and away from the cell body
56. Which of the following structures is not found in hindbrain?
A) Pons B) Cerebellum C) Medulla D) Hippocampus
57. While studying the structural details of a neuron, how would you distinguish an axon from a
dendrite?
A) Axon is a long process whose distal end is branched.
B) Axon is are branched irregularly while the dendrites gives off long branches alternatively.
C) Axon contains Nissl’s granules while dendrites do not.
D) Axons are numerous while each neuron contain only two dendrites.
58. Synaptic knob
(1) is terminal bulb-like structure of dendrites and axons.
(2) contains neurotransmitter – filled vesicles.
 (3) is a protoplasmic extension of cell body.
Which of the following option is most appropriate?
A) 1 and 2 are correct B) Only 3 is correct
C) Only 2 is correct D) 1 and 3 are correct
59. Consider the following statements.
(A) Axons carry impulse away from the cell body.
(B) The synaptic knob of axons are found in contact with neuro-muscular junctions.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) Both A and B are false.
C) Both A and B are true. D) A is false, B is true.
60. Refer to the given diagram of the structure of a neuron and identify A, B and C.

Select the correct option.

61. On what basis, neurons are classified as unipolar, bipolar or multipolar?

A) Transmission of impulse B) Number of axons and dendrites
C) Sensory or motor nature D) Number of nucleus within cell body
62. A neuron with one axon and one dendrite is known
A) unipolar B) bipolar C) nonpolar D) multipolar
63. A multipolar neuron contains multiple
A) dendrites B) axons C) axons and dendrites D) synaptic bulbs
64. Match the following columns.

Select the correct option.

65. The myelin sheath around the axons is formed by

A) osteocytes and astrocytes B) astrocytes and Schwann cells
C) Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes D) oligodendrocytes and osteoclasts
66. Nodes of Ranvier are
A) granulated bodies in cytoplasm
B) gaps between adjacent myelin sheath on axons
C) modulated bodies at the ends of dendrites
D) vesicles at the terminal ends of axons
67. Select the incorrect statement.
A) Neurons possess the excitability due to their polarised membranes.
B) Neural membrane contains different types of ion channels.
C) A resting neuron is not permeable to any ion.
D) During polarised state, conduction of nerve impulse does not occur along axonal
membrane.
68. The potential difference across an axonal membrane during rest is maintained by
A) Na+ and Cl- ions B) Na+ and K+ ions
C) K+ and Cl- ions D) Na+ and HCO3 - ions
69. The resting axonal membrane is
(1) permeable to K+ ions.
(2) permeable to Na+ ions.
(3) impermeable to negatively charged proteins of axoplasm.
Select the correct option.
A) 1 and 2 are correct. B) 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
C) 2 and 3 are correct. D) 1 and 3 are correct.
70. Consider the following statements.
(A) At rest, the axoplasm inside the axon contain low concentration of K+ ions. (B) The
concentration gradient across axonal membrane is generated due to the different concentration
of Na+ and K+ ions across it.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) Both A and B are false.
C) A is false, B is true. D) Both A and B are true
71. When a neuron is not conducting any impulse i.e. resting, the axonal membrane is –
A) Comparatively more permeable to K+ and impermeable (nearly impermeable) to Na+
B) Impermeable to negatively charged proteins present in the axoplasm
C) Both
D) More permeable to Na+ ions than K+ ion.
72. In a resting axonal membrane
A) both outside and inside fluid is positively charged.
B) both outside and inside fluid is negatively charged.
C) outside fluid is positively charged while inside is negatively charged.
D) inside fluid is positively charged while outside is negatively charged.
73. Match the following columns.

Select the correct option.

74. A depolarised axonal membrane contains

A) equal amount of Na+ and K+ ions at outside and inside.
B) positive charge inside and negative charge outside.
C) positive charge outside and negative charge inside.
D) negative charge at both outside and inside.
75. Na+ − K+ pump
I. Needs energy (ATP) to work
II. Expels 3 Na+ for every 2K+ ions imported
III. Works against a concentration gradient
 IV. Maintains resting potential
A) All are correct B) Only II and III are correct
C) Only I and III are correct D) None is correct
76. Select the incorrect statement.
A) Brain is protected by the skull.
B) Human brain can regulate thermoregulation and circadian rhythm of body.
C) Inside the skull, humans possess two cranial meninges.
D) Processing of vision and speech occur in human brain.
77. The cranial meninges from outer to inner region of brain are
A) dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater B) pia mater, dura mater, arachnoid
C) arachnoid, Pia mater, dura mater D) arachnoid, dura mater, pia mater
78. Which cranial meninges is in contact with brain tissue?
A) Dura mater and arachnoid B) Arachnoid and pia mater
C) Pia mater D) Dura mater
79. All the given structures are included in forebrain except
A) cerebrum B) hypothalamus C) pons D) thalamus
80. Match the following columns.

Which of the following is the correct option?

81. The two longitudinal cerebral hemispheres are connected by

A) cerebral cortex B) association area C) corpus callosum D) corpus albicans
82. Cerebral cortex is
A) outer folded layer of cerebrum
B) non-functional area of cerebrum
C) inner white layer of cerebrum and cerebellum
D) only functional area of cerebrum
83. Refer to the diagram showing sagittal section of human brain.

84. Thalamus in human brain

(1) is surrounded by cerebrum.
(2) acts as a major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signalling.
(3) is under the direct control of hypothalamus.
Which of the following option is most appropriate?
A) 1 and 2 are correct. B) 2 and 3 are correct.
C) only 3 is correct. D) 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
85. Hypothalamic hormones are secreted by
A) glial cells B) Schwann cells
C) oligodendrocytes D) neurosecretory cells
86. Which part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation?
A) Hypothalamus B) Corpus callosum
C) Medulla oblongata D) Cerebrum
87. Which of the following structure or region is incorrectly paired with its function?
A) Medulla oblongata: Controls respiration and cardiovascular reflexes.
B) Limbic system: Consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain; controls
movement.
C) Hypothalamus: Production of releasing hormones and regulation of temperature, hunger
and thirst.
D) Corpus callosum: Band of fibres connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres.
88. All the listed structures are the parts of limbic system except
A) Hippocampus B) amygdala C) medulla D) hypothalamus
89. Match the following columns.

Select the correct option.

90. Cerebral aqueduct is found in

A) forebrain B) midbrain
C) hindbrain D) in between forebrain and midbrain