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THINK NEET THINK IIB NEET - 2020

Subject: Biology
NTA MODEL PAPER- 59 Max. Mark : 360
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01. How many of the following organisms show the 06. A pea plant is heterozygous for a character and
type of symmetry which is similar to actinomor- recessive homozygyous for another character.
phic flowers? Both these characters are located on different
Spongilla, Adamsia, Gorgonia, chromosomes. Another pea plant of the same
Pleuroblanchia, Taenia, Cucumaria, pecies is heterozygous for both the characters.
Ophiura If these plants are crossed, what proportion of
(1) 7 (2) 6 their offsprings will be heterozygous only for one
(3) 5 (4) 4 character?
02. Identify the odd one from the diseases given (1) 25% (2) 50%
below. (3) 75% (4) 100%
(1) Malaria (2) Filariasis 07. Following are some features of cockroach:
(3) Chikungunya (4) Ringworm I. Number of ovarioles in a female cockroach
03. In human males urethra has (Ov)
(1) transitional epithelium II. The average number of oothecae produced
(2) pseudostratified non-ciliated columnar epi- by a female cockroach (Ot)
thelium III. The number of times a nymph of cockroach
(3) non-keratinised stratified squamous epithe- undergoes moulting (M)
lium
IV. The number of gastric caecae present in
(4) all of these cockroach (G)
04. Mark the correct statements about major abi- The correct arrangement of these in their increas-
otic factors. ing order is
I. Temperature on land varies seasonally, in-
(1) G < Ov < Ot < M
creases progressively from the equator towards
the poles and from plains to the mountain tops. (2) G < Ov < M < Ot
II. Light is important in animals as they use the (3) Ov < G < Ot < M
diurnal and seasonal variations in light intensity (4) G < Ot < M < Ov
and duration as cues for timing their foraging, 08. Which of the following statements is correct for
reproductive and migratory activities. the phylum whose organisms are characterized
III. Various characteristics of the soil such as soil by the presence of a dorsal hollow nerve cord
composition, grain size and aggregation deter- and paired pharyngeal gill slits?
mine the percolation and water holding capacity
of the soils. (1) In all protochordates, notochord extends from
head to tail region and is persistent throughout
IV. The salt concentration is more than 5% in
the life.
inland waters.
(1) I and III (2) II and III (2) The members of the class to which Myxine
(3) I,II and IV (4) I, III and IV belongs show the presence of a sucking and cir-
05. Identify the correct sequence with respect to the cular mouth without jaws.
growth of slime moulds. (3) Members of the class Osteichthyes show the
(1) Slime moulds  unfavourable  condi- presence of an air bladder, a streamlined body
tions  plasmodium  favourable  and four gills covered by operculum.
coonditions  spore formation (4) The members of the class to which the frog
(2) Slime moulds  favourable conditions  belongs are cold blooded, show external fertili-
spore formation  unfavourable conditions  zation and a three chambered heart i.e. one au-
plasmodium
ricle and two ventricles.
(3) Slime moulds  favourable conditions 
09. Mule, Tigon, Liger and Hinny are
plasmodium  unfavourable conditions  spore
formation (1) species
(4) Slime moulds  unfavourable conditions  (2) sub-species
spore formation  favourable conditions  (3) hybrids
plasmodium (4) category
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10. Identify the correct match of the scientist and their 14. Identify the correct match:
discovery: 1. Stratification: Vertical distribution of different
(1) T.H. Diener: An agent consisting of abnor- speices occupying different levels.
mally folded protein 2. Secondary productivity: Amount of biomass
(2) W.M. Stanley: Crystals from viruses contain or organic matter produced per unit area over a
proteins. time period by plants during photosynthesis.
(3) M.W. Beijerinck: Recognised TMV 3. Primary productivity: Rate of formation of new
(4) Ivanowsky: Contagium vivum fluidum organic matter by consumers.
11. Drosophila with y+ w/y w genotype has 4. Decomposition: Break down complex organic
(1) brown body, red eyes matter into inorganic substances like carbon di-
oxide, water and nutrients.
(2) yellow body, red eyes
(1) 1 and 3
(3) yellow body, white eyes
(2) 2 and 4
(4) brown body, white eyes
12. Which of these is correct about cell organelles in (3) 1 and 4
the cell of a mouse? (4) 2 and 3
Non- Single Double 15. In the given options, there is a property of a group
membrane membrane membrane and a representative example following that prop-
bound bound bound erty. Which of these is incorrect?
Ribosome, Peroxisome, Mitochondria, (1) All prokaryotes classified under kingdom
I.
Lysosome Golgi body Nucleus Monera have cell wall (Mycoplasma)
Ribosome, Golgi body, Mesosomes, (2) All viroids have single stranded RNA as ge-
II.
Nucleolus Cilia Mitochondria netic material (Potato Tuber Spindle Viroid)
Centriole, Lysosome, Mitochondria, (3) All prions don’t have nucleic acid as their ge-
III.
Ribosome Vacuole Nucleus netic material (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopa-
Centriole, Peroxisome, Mitochondria, thy Prion)
IV.
Ribosome Golgi body Lysosome (4) Unicellular plants have been placed in king-
(1) I (2) II dom Protista by Whittaker (Chlorella)
(3) III (4) IV 16. A person having which of these blood groups is
13. Observe the given diagram and choose the cor- surely homozygous?
rect option: (1) O Rh+ve
(2) A Rh-ve
(3) O Rh+ve
(4) O Rh-ve
17. Ribosome is an organelle observed in a eukary-
otic cell involved in protein synthesis. Ribosome
of a eukaryote is 80S type. It is associated with
which of these?
I. Plasmid
(1) The part C in duodenum contain special II. Mitochondrion
glands called Brunner’s glands III.Nucleus
(2) Part A is made up of thin epithelium from vis- IV. Golgi Body
ceral organs and some connective tissues. V. Endoplasmic Reticulum
(3) Part E has circular muscles while part D has (1) I, II, III and IV
longitudinal muscles wich help in peristaltic move-
(2) I, II and III only
ments of the alimentary canal.
(4) Part B is made up of dense connective tissue (3) I and II only
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18. Read the following statements and identify the
incorrect one.
(1) The movements exhibited by macrophages
and leucocytes and cytoskeletal elements like mi-
crofilaments are examples of the same type of
movement.
(2) The activity of muscles located in the repro-
ductive tract is not under the voluntary control
of the nervous system.
(3) In the muscle fibers which have less quantity 22. Which of the following statements are correct
of myoglobin, the number of mitochondria as well
as sarcoplasmic reticulum is also less.
(4) The bones of the limbs along with their girdles
constitute the appendicular skeleton.
19. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Gross pimary Productivity is always greater
tha Net Primary Productivity.
2. Gross Primary Productivity plus the respira-
tion losses give us Net Primary Productivity.
3. The rate of respiration of plants affects the
Net Primary Productivity.
4. Net Primary Productivity + Gross Primary
Productivity = Respiratory loss.
(1) 1 - True; 2 - False; 3 - True; 4 - False
(2) 1 - True; 2 - True; 3 - False; 4 - False
(3) 1 - False; 2 - False; 3 - True; 4 - False
(4) 1 - True; 2 - True; 3 - True; 4 - False
20. Which of the following is true for heterocysts?
1. They are formed in blue-green algae.
2. Heterocysts are nitrogen-fixing cells.
3. Heterocysts are formed during nitrogen star-
vation.
4. Anabaena and Nostoc are examples of het-
erocyst forming bacteria.
(1) 1, 3 (2) 1, 2, 3
(3) 2, 3 (4) 1, 2, 3, 4
21. Child B is born with the palm as depicted in the
figure below. Which statement about this child is
correct?
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(1) The child has 47 chromosomes which includes
an extra X chromosome
(2) The has 45 chromosomes which includes one
X chromosome less
(3) The has 45 chromosomes which includes one
autosome less
(4) The child has 47 chromosomes which includes
an extra autosome
regarding the organelle, lysosome?
I. It contains enzymes mostly active in acidic pH.
II. It is known as the suicidal bag.
III. These organelles are directly derived from
the endoplasmic reticulum.
IV. It contains water, sap, excretory product and
other materials not useful for the cell.
(1) I, II, III and IV
(2) I and II only
(3) II and III only
(4) I, II and IV only
23. Which of the following is correct about the ap-
pendicular skeleton?
i. The clavicle articulates with the glenoid cavity.
ii. Pectoral and pelvic girdle bones help in the
articulation of the upper and the lower limbs re-
spectively with the axial skeleton.
iii. The clavicle is a triangular flat bone situated
in the dorsal part of the thorax between the sec-
ond and seventh ribs.
iv. There are 8 carpal bones in hand.
(1) i, ii, and iv
(2) ii and iv
(3) ii and iii
(4) i and iv
24. The process of decomposition which is incor-
rect is
(1) Fragmentation: Break down detritus into
smaller particles
(2) Leaching: Water soluble inorganic nutrients
go down into the soil horizon
(3) Catabolism: Enzymes degrade detritus into
simpler inorganic substances
(4) Humification: Release of inorganic
nutrients from humus
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25. Match the features of given algae with their 28. Match the parts of the brain given in column I
respective examples: with the functions performed by them given in
column II and select the correct option from the
Features Organism codes given below.
1. Filamentous form with α. No. Part No. Function
flagellated gamete. Ulothrix The part
Maintenance of
b. forming the
2. Colonial oogamous form. I i balance and
Spirogyra major part of
equilibrium
3. Forming Massive plant c. the brain
bodies. Volvox The part Responsible for
4. Filamentous form with non situated at motor, sensory and
d . Kelps II ii
motile gamete. the base of intersensory
e . Fucus the thalamus associations
Has centers for
The part with
(1) 1 - e, 2 - b, 3 - d, 4 - a control of activities
a median
III iii like respiration,
(2) 1 - b, 2 - e, 3 - d, 4 - c lobe called
gastric secretions,
(3) 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - d, 4 - b the vermis
etc.
(4) 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - e, 4 - d The part
Control of body
26. Which of these statements about linkage groups which
temperature and
are correct? IV connects iv
the urge for eating
with the
(1) Drosophila has four linkage groups while and drinking
spinal cord
Pisum has seven linkage groups
(2) Drosophila has eight linkage groups while (1) I - ii, II - iii. III - iv, IV - ii
Pisum has fourteen linkage groups (2) I - ii, II - iv, III - i, IV - iii
(3) Pisum has four linkage groups while Droso- (3) I - iii, II - I, III - ii, IV - iv
phila has seven linkage groups (4) I - iv, II - ii, III - iii, IV - i
(4) Pisum has eight linkage groups while Droso- 29. Match the type of diversity with its correct ex-
phila has fourteen linkage groups ample

27. For the following columns, match the

biomolecules with their type and function. Type of
Example
Diversity
Biomolecule Function Type i. Amphibians are found more
a. Genetic
Chemical on the Western Ghats than
1 Rennin I i Coenzyme Diversity
messenger Eastern Ghats
Breaking b. ii. The Scandinavian country
2 Testosterone II milk ii Polysaccharide Species like Norway has lesser
protein Diversity diversity than India
Vitamin Storage iii. The properties of
3 III iii Lipid c.
niacin energy
Rauwolfia plant in different
Activate Ecological
4 Starch IV iv Polypeptide parts of Himalayas is
biocatalyst Diversity
different

(1) 1 - II - iv, 2 - I - iii, 3 - IV - i, 4 - III - ii (1) a - ii; b - i; c - iii

(2) 1 - II - ii, 2 - I - iv, 3 - III - iii, 4 - IV - i (2) a - iii; b - i; c - ii
(3) 1 - III - ii, 2 - II - iii, 3 - I - vi, 4 - IV - i (3) a - i; b - ii; c - iii
(4) 1 - I - iv, 2 - IV - i, 3 - II - ii, 4 - III - iii (4) a - ii; b - iii; c - i

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30. Which of the following pairs of organisms are 32. How many of the following organic compounds
correctly matched with their description? found in organisms have no direct role in their
1. Pteridophytes which are heterosporous: Se- normal growth and development but may have
laginella, Salvinia human welfare benefits?
2. Gymnosperms with branched stem: Pinus, 1. Alkaloids, 2. Flavonoids, 3. Rubber,
Cedrus
4. Essential oils, 5. Antibiotics, 6. Coloured
3. Algae with haplo-diplontic life cycle: Pigments, 7. Scents, 8. Spices
Ectocarpus, Polysiphonia
(1) 1 to 8
4. Bryophytes with protonema stage: Polytrichum,
Sphagnum (2) All except 5 and 8
(1) 1, 3 (3) 1, 2, 6 and 7 only
(2) 2, 4 (4) All except 1 and 5
(3) 1, 2, 3, 4 33. Which of these statements about the human ear
(4) 1, 3, 4 is true?
31. What can be predicted about the offsprings of a (1) The crista and macula are the specific recep-
couple, if both of them can read the numbers in tors of the vestibular apparatus responsible for
the picture given below clearly?
maintenance of balance of the body and posture.
(2) The fluid between bony labyrinth and mem-
branous labyrinth is endolymph
(3) The lateral most ear ossicle is stapes while
the medial most ear ossicle is malleus
(4) A large number of processes called stereo
cilia are projected from the basal part of each
hair cell of organ of Corti.
34. Complete the following sentence using the ap-
propriate option.
X is the term popularized by Y , a Z ,to describe
combined diversity at all the levels of biological
organization.
(1) X - Ecosystem ; Y - Alexander von Humboldt
; Z - Geologist
(2) X - Biodiversity ; Y - Edward Wilson ; Z -
Sociobiologist
(3) X - Ecosystem ; Y - Robert May ; Z - Envi-
ronmentalist
(4) X - Ecology ; Y - Gause ; Z - Ecologist
35. Identify which of the given statements are
correct.
(1) They can have colourblind sons as well has (1) Mineral nutrients have multi-directional flow
colourblind daughters through xylem in plants.
(2) They can have colourblind daughters but not (2) Transport in xylem is form stem to roots.
colourblind sons
(3) Mineral nutrients are transported upwards
(3) They can have colourblind sons but not
colourblind daughters from roots to different parts of plant.
(4) There is no chance that any of their children (4) Nutrients are exported from photosynthetic
can have colourblindness leaves to all parts of plant.

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36. Observe the following X-Ray of the abdomen.
What does it depict?
(1) Bile stones in the gall bladder
(2) Food in the small intestine
(3) Deposition of calcium oxalate in kidney
(4) Calcium phosphate renal stones
37. Read the following statements and identify the
correct ones regarding polysaccharides.
1. Polysaccharides are made of many sugars
joined together.
2. Cellulose is a polysaccharide made of less 41. According to Darwin, organic evolution proceeds
than 10 monomeric units.
3. Polysaccharides are found as a part of the acid
insoluble pellet.
4. In a polysaccharide chain, the right end is
called reducing end and the left end is called non-
reducing end.
(1) All are correct
(2) All except 2
(3) Only 1 and 4
(4) Only 2
38. Which one of the following four glands is
correctly matched with the accompanying
description?
(1) Thyroid - Hyperactivity in young children
cause cretinism
(2) Thymus - Starts undergoing atrophy
after puberty
(3) Parathyroid - Secretes parathormone, which
promotes movement of calcium ions from blood
into bones during calcification
(4) Pancreas - Delta cells of islets of Langer-
hans secrete a hormone which stimulates glyco-
lysis in liver
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39. Select the reasons why tropical regions have
more biodiversity than temperate regions.
1. Tropical latitudes have remained relatively
undisturbed for millions of years.
2. Temperate environments, unlike tropical ones,
are less seasonal, relatively more constant and
predictable.
3. Temperate regions were subjected to frequent
glaciations in the past.
4. There is more solar energy available in the
tropics which contributes to higher productivity.
(1) 1 and 3 (2) 2 and 3
(3) 1, 2 and 4 (4) 1, 3 and 4
40. Which of the following are incorrect as a crite-
rion for the essentiality of an element.
i. If the concerned element is deficient another
element can fulfil the need of it.
ii. The plants would complete their life cycle ir-
respective of the absence or deficiency of the
elements.
iii. The elements have indirect involvement in the
metabolism of plants.
iv. The elements must be absolutely necessary
for supporting normal growth and reproduction.
(1) i, ii, iii, iv (2) i, iii
(3) i, ii, iii (4) ii, iii
in which of the following orders?
(1) Overproduction, variations, constancy of
population size, natural selection
(2) Variations, constancy of population size, over-
production, natural selection
(3) Overproduction, constancy of population size,
variations, natural selection
(4) Variations, natural selection, overproduction,
constancy of population size
42. Meiosis and mitosis are found to be the two types
of cell division. A cell is observed to have 50
chromosomes in its nucleus during interphase
before entering S-phase. How many chromo-
somes will it have after undergoing divison by
the two-division process?
Meiosis Mitosis
1 100 25
2 50 50
3 50 100
4 25 50
(1) 1 (2) 2
(3) 3 (4) 4
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43. Which of the following statements are correct? 46. In which type of natural selection, individuals at
1. The hormone responsible for maintaining the both extremes of the distribution are rejected ?
diurnal rhythm of the body is secreted by a gland (1) Stabilizing selection
situated on the dorsal side of the forebrain. (2) Directional selection
2. Exophthalmic goitre is characterized by pro- (3) Diversifying selection
trusion of eyeballs, weight loss, enlargement of (4) Disruptive selection.
the thyroid gland and decreased basal metabolic 47. Read the following statements regarding diploid
rate. cell and identify the incorrect one.
03. Addison’s disease occurs due to decreased I. It can undergo a mitotic division to alow growth
production of hormones from the outer part of to occur.
the adrenal gland. II. It can undergo a reduction division to form
4. Hypersecretion of parathormone causes an haploid cells
increase in the deposition of calcium in bones. III. It can undergo a reduction division to form
(1) 1, 2 and 3 haploid cells.
(2) 2, 3 and 4 IV. It is the one that possesses two complete sets
of chromosomes
(3) 1 and 3
(1) All except II (2) Only II
(4) 2 and 4
(3) Only I and III (4) Only III and IV
44. John works as a ground staff at a military
airport. While monitoring the test flight of a jet 48. The hormone which regulates the growth of mam-
mary glands and formation of milk in them is se-
plane, he accidentally stands too close the en-
creted by
gine and the loud noise renders him deaf. This
permanent damage to his hearing is possible when (1) The gland attached to the hypothalamus by a
stalk
the sound level is
(2) The gland situated at the abse of diencepha-
(1) 50 dB or more
lon
(2) 100 dB or less (3) The gland situated near the tracheae
(3) 150 dB or more (4) The gland situated near the aorta
(4) 10 dB or less 49. A person works in a silicon manufacturing indus-
45. There were four dormant seeds with their own try for the past 20 years. Since a few years he
reasons of dormancy. Help them grow by break- has started feeling quite breathless and has cough
ing their dormancy. all the time. His doctor says that this is because
of his occupation as he is exposed constantly to
silica dust. What must have been the size of the
Cause of particles to cause such an issue ?
Way to overcome
dormancy (1) PM 3.5
1.
i. Changing the (2) PM 2.75
Impermeable
environment. (3) PM 5
seed coat
(4) PM 2.5
2. Double
ii. Scarification 50. Consider the following statemnets.
dormancy
iii. Cold, moist storage Apical dominance in plants
3. Dry seed I. Allow plant growth
for 4-12 weeks
4. Immature iv. Abrasion of seed coat II. Retards the growth of lateral buds
Embryo and stratification III. Enhance the growth of lateral buds.
Which of these statements is /are correct ?
(1) 1 - ii, 2 - iii, 3 - i, 4 - iv (1) I alone
(2) 1 - iv, 2 - ii, 3 - I, 4 - iii (2) II alone
(3) 1 - iii, 2 - iv, 3 - i, 4 - ii (3) III alone
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51. Choose the connotations of the theory of
special creation.
(i) All living organisms that we see today were
created as such
(ii) First form of life arose slowly through evolu-
tionary forces from non-living molecules
(iii) Earth is about 4000 years old
(iv) Diversity has always been the same since cre-
ation and will remain thus in future.
(1) (i) and (ii)
(2) (i),(iii) and (iv)
(3) (i), (ii), and (iii)
(4) (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
52. Read the statement below and identify the one
that will not help in increasing the efficiency of
gaseous exchange in the alveoli
(1) The blood capilaries and alveoli have a large
total surface area.
(2) The blood flow is slowed as it passes through
the pulmonary capillaries
(3) The thickness of the respiratory membrane
in increased.
(4) The walls of the alveoli and capillaries are
very thin
53. Given below are the steps involved in oogen-
esis. Arrange them in proper sequence and se-
lect the correct option.
A. Formation of primary follicle due to develop-
ment of granulosa cells.
B. Division of oogonia and formation of the pri-
mary oocyte.
C. Formation of follicles having antrum
D. Formation of secondary follicles
E. An unequal division leading to the formation
of secondary oocyte i.e ovum and the first polar
body.
(1) A, C, D, B, E
(2) B, A, D, C, E
(3) C, A, B, D, E
(4) A, E, C, B, D
54. What is the correct sequence in breeding a new
genetic variety of crop?
(1) Cross hybridization  Collection of variability
 Testing of superior recombinants 
Commercialisation of new cultivars
(2) Collection of variability  Cross hybridiza-
tion  Testing of superior recombinants 
Commercialisation of new cultivars
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(3) Collection of variability  Testing of supe-
rior recombinants  Cross Hybridization 
Commercialisation of new cultivars
(4) Cross hybridization  Testing of superior re-
combinants-  Collection of variability 
commercialisation of new cultivars
55. Identify the correct match from the columns given
below.
Aestivation Mode of arrangement
i. Petals do not overlap
a. Valvate
ii. Petals overlap in a
b. Imbricate particular manner
iii. Largest petals
c. Vexillary overlaps the two lateral
petals.
iv. Petals overlap but not
d. Twisted
in a particular manner.
(1) a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i
(2) a-i, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii
(3) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
(4) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
56. Cigarette smoking is considered injurious to
health. Which of the following chronic respira-
tory condition can the smoking habit lead to?
(1) Asthma
(2) Respiratory acidosis
(3) Emphysema
(4) Pneumonia
57. Which of the following statements are incorrect?
1. The longest phase of the menstrual cycle is
the follicular phase while the shortest phase is
the ovulatory phase.
2. When blastulation occures, the uterus is the
luteal pahse with a well- developed endometrium
3. The formation of the haploid second polar
body occurs just before ovulation.
4. Permanent cessation of menses is an indica-
tion of pregnancy.
(1) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(2) 3 and 4
(3) 1, 3 and 4
(4) 2, 1 and 4
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58. Match the plant with the agent of pollination. 62. Identify the correct pair of genus and family

Plant Agent of pollination Genus Family

I. Yucca A. Wind (I) Homo Primata
II. Water Lily B. Water (II) Musca Diptera
III. Corn C. Moth (III) Mangifera Sapindales
IV. Vallisneria D. Insect (IV) Triticum Poaceae

(1) I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B (1) I (2) II

(2) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
(3) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
(4) I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D
59. Which of these modification of stem is incorrect
(1) A lateral branch with short internodes and
each node bearing a rosette of leaves and a tuft
of roots is found in aquatic plants like pistia and
Eichhornia
(2) In banana, Pineapple and chrysanthemum, the
lateral branches originate from the basal and un-
derground portion of the main stem, grow hori-
zontally beneath the soil and then come out ob-
liquely upward giving rise to leafy shoots.
(3) In plants like mint and jasmine a slender lat-
eral branch arises from the base of the main axis
and after growing aerially for some time arch
downwards to touch the ground
(4) Axillary bunds of stems may also get modi-
fied into woody, straight and pointed thorns
which are found in many plants such as cucum-
ber and pumpkin
60. A DNA molecule having labelled thymidine in one
of its strands is allowed to replicate in a radioac-
tive medium. Calculate the number of strands with
labelled thymine in the DNA after three succes-
sive divisions.
(1) 15 (2) 13
(3) 3 (4) 16
61. The correct pathway of milk ejection from mam-
mary glands is
(i) Sensory impulses are transmitted through so-
matic nerves from the nipples to the mother's
spinal cord and then to her hypothalamus
(ii) Expulsion of milk from alveoli into the ducts
(iii) Suckling action of baby on the breast
(iv) Contraction of myoepithelial cells
(v) Secretion of oxytocin
(1) (iv), (iii) ,(v), (i) and (ii)
(2) (iii), (i), (v), (ii) and (iv)
(3) (iii), (i), (v), (iv) and (ii)
(4) (iv), (iii), (i), (v) and (ii)
(3) III (4) IV
63. Which of the following is incorrect pairing of plant
and the characteristic
(1) Variation in the length of filaments within a
flower: salvia
(2) Polycarpellary syncarpous gynoecium: To-
mato
(3) Ovary is one-chambered but it becomes two
chambered due to formation of a false septum:
Argemone
(4) The gynoecium occupies the highest position
while the other parts are situated below it: Guava
64. A DNA sample is 13.6nm long. it has 10% cy-
tosine molecules calculates the number of weak
hydrogen bonds in the given sample.
(1) 88 (2) 112
(3) 80 (4) 120
65. Read the statements given below. Identify which
of them are true and which of them are false and
select the correct option.
1. An IUD can be inserted by a lady herself into
the uterus through her vagina
2. IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms in the
fallopian tube.
3. Copper ions suppress sperm motility and fer-
tilizing capacity
4. Hormone releasing IUDs prevents ovulation
(1) 1-True, 2-True, 3-False, 4- False
(2) 1- False, 2- False, 3-True, 4- True
(3) 1- True, 2- False, 3-True, 4-False
(4) 1-False, 2-True, 3- False, 4-True
66. Which of the following set of plants vegetatively
propagates through runners?
(1) Mint, lawn grass, Onion
(2) Colocasia, mint, sweet potato
(3) Colocasia, onion, Oxalis
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67. Endocarp is hard and stony in the drupe of (4) The cambial ring in dicot stem cuts off new
cells: those cut off towards pith, mature into sec-
(1) Mangifera indica and cocos nucifera
ondary xylem and the cells cut off towards pe-
(2) Mangifera indica and pheonix dactylifera
riphery mature into secondary phloem.
(3) Pheonix dactylifera and Cocos nucifera
72. Which of the following process is used to insert
(4) Pheonix dactylifera and cucumis sativa
recombinant DNA directly into the nucleus of the
68. Leucine is one of the three amino acids which animal cells?
are coded by 6 codons. The codons that code
for leucine are“CUU, CUC, CUA, CUG, UUA, (1) Gene gun
UUG. How many minimum types of tRNA will (2) Disarmed pathogen
be required for reading alll codons of leucine? (3) Cloning vector
(1) 1 (4) Microinjection
(2) 2 73. Identify the incorrect statement about fertiliza-
(3) 4 tion
(4) 6 I. Pollen grain germinates on the stigma
69. Select the incorrect statement.
II. The Filiform apparatus guides the pollen grain
(1) STDs are reported to be very high among to the egg.
persons in the age group of 15-24 years
III. The micropyle doesn,t allow entry of male
(2) MTP has a significant role in decreasing the
gametes
population though it is not meant for that pur-
pose. IV. Pollen pistil interaction determines the pro-
(3) Females infected with STD may often be as- motion or inhibition of pollen.
ymptomatic and hence, may reamain undetected (1) I and IV
for long (2) I and II
(4) The reasons for infertility cannot be immuno- (3) II and IV
logical (4) II and III
70. State whether the following statements are true 74. Match the columns given below correctly
or false regarding androecium,
I. The anther of all angiosperm has four theca.
Types of Wood Description
II. The outermost layer of the microsporangium
is the tapetum. 1. Early wood i. Has narrow vessels
III. The distal end of the filament is attached to
ii. Dead elements with
the stamen
2. Late wood highly lignified walls
IV. Pollen grains of the same species differ from
each other in their morphologies.
iii. Vessels with wider
(1) I-True, II-True-, III-True, IV-False
3. Heart wood cavities
(2) I-False, II-False, III-False, IV-True
4. Sapwood iv. Lighter in colour
(3) I-False, II-False, III-True, IV-False
(4) I-True, II-False, III-False, IV-True (1)1-ii, 2-iv, 3-iii, 4-i
71. Select the incorrect statement. (2) 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii, 4-iv
(1) The phloem of gymnosperms have albumin- (3) 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-iv, 4-i
ous cells and sieve cells
(4) 1-i, 2-iii, 3-iv, 4-ii
(2) Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cam-
75. In EcoRI, R stands for
bium during the secondary growth takes place in
pericycle (1) strain RY 13
(3) The abaxially placed palisade parenchyma in (2) Strain Rd
a dicot leaf is made up of elongated cells, which (3) Species RY 13
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76. Prolonged use of anabolic steroids in males can 80. The cook Mary Mallon was a carrier of which
lead to
(1) Decrease in the size of testis and prostate
gland
(2) Increase in the size of testis and prostate gland
(3) Decrease in the size of testis but increse in
the size of prostate gland
(4) Increase in the size of testis but decrease in
the size of prostate gland
77. Which of the following set of plants show auto-
gamy
(1) Viola and rose (2) Zostera and rose
(3) Zostera and Oxalis (4) Viola and Oxalis
78. Observe the diagram and state the incorrect state- 82. Which of the following statements is/are incor-
ment regarding it?
(1) Light is a limiting factor in the region A.
(2) Region C represents that rate of photosyn-
thesis is not increased further by increasing light
intensity because some other factors become lim- 83. Which of the following products of genetic engi-
iting.
(3) Point D represents the intensity of light at
which some other factor became limiting.
(4) The rate of photosynthesis does not depend
upon light intensity but depends upon light dura-
tion
79. pBR322 has restriction sites for many restriction
endonucleases. Which of these enzymes acting
on pBR322 is not correctly matched with its 84. Select the correct sequence of events in second-
source?
I. Pvul: Providencia vulgaris
II. Clal.: Caryophanon latum
III. Sall : Streptomyces albus
IV. Pstl: Proteus stuarti
(1) I and III
(2) II and IV
(3) I and IV
(4) II and III
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of the following diseases?
(1) The disease caused by Salmonella typhi
(2) The disease caused by Streptococcus
pneumoniae
(3) The disease caused by Staphylococcus
aureus
(4) The disease caused by treponema pallidum
81. How many cells are present in the embryo sac
immediately after pollen tube ruptures within the
embryo sac?
(1) 10 (2) 7
(3) 8 (4) 9
rect?
(i) Green light falling in the range of wavelength
500-580 nm is least effective for photosynthesis
(ii) In non- cyclic photophosphorylation, the
electron expelled from the reaction center is not
cycled back, though its loss is compensated by
electrons from the photolysis of water.
(iii) Chl a, Chl b, Carotenoids, and xanthophylls
are insoluble in organic solvents.
(iv) 400-700nm light is used in photosynthesis
also known as PAR.
(v) Red light is the most effective for photosyn-
thesis
(1) (iv) and (v) (2) (iii) and (v)
(3) (ii) and (v) (4) (iv) only
neering are not correctly matched with their use?
(1) Tissue plasminogen activator: Breaks blood
clot
(2) Interferons: Cancer treatment
(3) Enzyme DNAse: Helps in cell division and
repair of tissues
(4) Humulin: To treat insulin dependent diabetes
ary treatment of sewage
(1) Floc formation  aerobic digestion  set-
tling  anaerobic digestion
(2) Aerobic digestion  floc formation  set-
tling  anaerobic digestion
(3) Floc formation  aerobic digestion 
anaerobic digestion  settling
(4) Anaerobic digestion  floc formation 
aerobic digestion  settling
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85. Which of the following organic acid is the 90. Which of the following represents the correct
substrate for the step in which GTP is formed events of a cardiac cycle beginning from the fir-
during Kreb's cycle? ing of an impulse from the pacemaker of the
(1) Alpha- ketoglutaric acid heart?
(2) Succinyl Co-A
(3) Citrate.
(4) Acetyl CoA
86. Which of the following statements will be surely
correct about a vertebrate that has a complete
four- chambered heart?
I. The animal shows pulmonary respiration
II. The animal has double circulation
III. The animal has left systemic arch (aorta
curved to left)
IV. The animal can maintain constant body tem-
perature.
(1) I, II, III and IV
(2) I, II and IV
(3) I and II
(4) II and IV
87. By producing complementary strand for the tran-
scribed mRNA results in making ds-mRNA
which cannot be translated. Thus leading to si-
lencing of the mRNA. this technique has proved
to be beneficial for controlling nematode infec-
tion and increasing the yield in
(1) Tomato plant
(2) Cotton plant
(3) Tobacco plant
(4) Soyabeen plant
88. The viruses which are excellent candidates for
species- specific, narrow spectrum, insecticidal
applications are
(1) Mainly belonging to the genus
Nucleopolyhedrovirus.
(2) Not suitable for integrated pest management
(3) Can cause harm to useful insets as well
(4) Can cause soil pollution
89. Oxidation of one mole of tripalmitin releases
(1) 102 Mol of carbon dioxide and 98 moles of
water
(2) 51 mol of carbon dioxide and 49 moles of
water
(3) 98 Mol of carbon dioxide and 102 moles of
water
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