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PART I. PHYSICS
1. A metal rod of length L Is clamped at a 5. Power factor in a series R-L-C resonant
distance L /4 from one end. It is set circuit is
into longitudinal vibrations by pulling (a) 0.5 (b) 0.707
on length-wise with a resin cover cloth (c) 1 (d) zero
piece. The wavelength for fundamental 6 . In the network given below all the five
mode of vibration will be capacitors have the same capacitance C
(a) L/4 (b) 3L/4 (c) L (d) L/2 each. Then the capacitance between the
2. A thin equiconvex lens has focal length terminal A and B will be
10 cm, refractive index 1.5. One of its
faces is now silvered, and it is seen that
an object placed at distance U in front
of it, has its image coinciding the ob­
ject. The value of U is
(a)20 cm (b) 10 cm
(c)5 cm (d) 20 cm
3. Six resistors each of resistance R and 7. The stationary wave produced in a
two resistors each of resistance r are stretched string is given by
connected In the network shown below. ( 2nx \ . ( 2nt ]
The equivalent resistance between A Y = A Cos I —— sin I'- j"
and B Is
The corresponding progressing wave has
an amplitude equal to
(a) A/2 (b) A
(c)2A (d) A/V2
8 . A sinusoidal a.c. flows In an inductor
as shown in the graph below :-
Then the p.d. across the inductor Is a
maximum at the instant indicated on
the graph by the point
J
... R r
(c) 2R/3
(d)3 +3
4. A circular loop of radius r carries a cur­
rent i. It is equivalent to a magnetic di­
pole of magnetic moment (a)S (b)P (c)R (d)T
9. Which of the following relations be­
(a) nr2i (b) i r (c) 2 nir (d) —
r2 tween weber, second, ampere and volt it
correct ?
(a) weber/second = volt 16. Two rods of the same length L but
(b) weber x second = volt cross-section in the ratio S g /S a = 4 are
(c) weber/second = ampere joined at a heater H and a heat sink S as
(d) weber x second = ampere shown. The rate of heat flow to S is
found to be R„. If points of A and B at
10. A circular coil of radius R carries a
distances L/3 each from H are now
current in it. The magnetic field along
joined by a conductor C of length L and
its axis decreases as we move away from
the cross-section of C is such that
its centre. The space rate of fall of this
field is constant at distance equal to 3c - 2S A, the new rate of heat flow to
S will be (see figure)
(a) 2 R (b) R
(c) 3 R (d) R/2
11. A soap film is formed on a wire ring
held vertically and allowed to drain. A
diffuse source of while light is observed
by reflection in the soap film. In this
connection indicate the wrong state­
ment:
(a) The colours are due to refraction of
light by the wedge-shaped film
(b) The thickness of the film is of the
same order as the wavelength of vis­ (c) Ro (d) | R0.
ible light 17. Most of the comets moving round the
(c) The band of colours move down­ sun have orbits of the shape of
wards as the film drains.
(a) a hyperbola (b) a parabola
(d) Just before the film breaks, it may
(c) an elongated ellipse
appear black at the top.
(d) a circle.
12. The specific charge of an electron is
18. Kirchoff’s laws are applicable to
(a) 5.7 x 10 7 Coulomb/kg
(a) A.C only (b) D.C only
(b) 1 .7 6 x 1 0 11 Coulomb/kg (c) Both (a) and (b)
(c) 1 .6 x 1 0 " 19 Coulomb/gm (d) lntermittant currents only.
19. In the given diagram, a current of 0.5
(d) 1.6 x 10 ” 19 Coulomb.
A is caused to pass through a reslwtor as
13. Vectors 3t - 2^ + I? and 2t + 6^ + m i shown. The emf of the cell is 2 V, and its
will be perpendicular to each other if internal resistance is zero. Indicate the
(a) m = 8 (b) m = 6 wrong statem ent :
(c) m = 3 (d) m = 1.
?a
14. “Newton-second’' is the unit of
0.5A
(a) energy (b) momentum
(c) angular momentum
(d) velocity.
15. In the S.I. system the unit of energy is
(a) electron-volt (b) joule
(a) the p.d. between a an<3 c is 1.0 V
(c) calorie (d) erg.
(b) the p.d between a and b is 1.0 V
(c) b is at a higher potential them c 25. W hat angle 6 to the horizon will be
(d) a is at a higher potential than c. formed by the surface of petrol In the
1 R2 tank of a motor car moving horizontally
20. In LCR circuit if — > — the circuit with a constant acceleration of
LC 41 /
2.44 m /s 2 ?
Is
(a) oscillatory (b) dead beat (a) 0 = 14° (b) 6 = 45°
(c) critically damped (c)0 = 3Op. (d)0 = zero
(d) none of the above. 26. Unit of "Pascal" is the same as
21. To use a transistor as an amplifier (a) 106 dyne/cm 2 (b) 1 poundal/inch2
o o
(a) the emitter-base junction is forward biased (c) 1 newton/metre (d) 1 dyne/cm .
and collector-base junction is Teverse bi­
27. A car accelerates from rest at a con­
ased
stant rate a for sometime after which it
(b) both junctions are reverse biased decelerates at a constant rate b to come
(c) both junctions are forward biased to rest. If the total time of travel is t, then
(d) it does not matter how the transistor is bi­ the maximum velocity reached in this in­
ased, it always works as an amplifier. terval is
22. An oscilloscope measures the ab ... ab
(a) t (b) t
(a) Fteak to peak value of AC voltage (a +b) (a - b )
(b) RMS value of AC voltage at2 tb2
(c) D.C. value of a voltage (c)
(a +b) (a + b)
(d) None of the above.
28. A narrow bent tube open at both ends
23. De Broglie wavelength X is propor­ is lowered from a bridge over a stream
tional to Into the stream as shown in the figure.
Water rises in the tube to a height of 15
(a) ^j= for photons and 1/E for particles
cm above water level. The speed of
water current must be
(b) 1/E for photons and ^ for particles
II
(c) 1/E for both photons and particles in mo­
tion

(d) ^ for both photons and particles.

24. A given semiconductor has electron


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concentration of 8 x 10 per cm and a
bole concentration of 5 * 10 per cm .
What is the resistivity of this sample if the
electron mobility Is 23,000 cm2/V and (a) 1.7 metre/sec (b) 1.5 cm/sec
hole mobility is 100 cm 2/V ? (c) 1.2 cm/sec (d) 15 cm/sec.
29. A spherical bowl of radius R rotates
(a) 3.395 x 10 ~ 4 ohm x cm
about the vertical diameter with angular
(b) 3.395 ohm x cm velocity co. the bowl contains a small ob­
(c) 5 x 10 ohm x cm ject inside and in absence of friction,
this object takes up a position Inside
(d) 45 x 10 ” 6 ohm x cm.
the bowl such that its radius vector
makes an angle 0 with the vertical (see modulus = 2.2 x 10 11 N /m 2. It is sub­
figure). Then jected to a tension which produces an
elastic strain of 1 %. Its fundamental
frequency of vibration must be
(a) 256 Hz (b) 178 Hz
(c) 170 Hz (d) 200 Hz.
35. Indicate the only correct statement in
the following
(a) The maximum amount of heat that can be
converted into mechanical energy is 100
(a) to - Vg/r cos 0 (b) to = 2 n g/r
%
, , A/g cos 0 ,„ ,--- --- (b) The maximum amount of mechanical en­
(c)© = \— -— (d) to = Vr cos 0 x g .
ergy that can be converted into heat is
30. A dry clean steel needle of diameter d 100%
and density p when carefully placed on (c) By opening the door of a working refrig­
the surface of water remains floating. If erator in a room, you can cool the sur­
T is the surface tension of water, then rounding air
maximum value for the diameter d of the (d) In an adiabatic expansion of a gas, the
needle for enabling it to float will be product of pressure and volume increases.
36. Two gases O 2 and H 2 are at the same
w d .V p i temperature. If Eo is the average kinetic
T9 Tg
energy of a molecule of oxygen sample,
(c) d = V 8T (d) data incomplete. and Eh I i the average kinetic energy of a
P” 9
31. In S H M with am plitude a, the poten­ molecule of hydrogen sample, then
tial energy and kinetic energy are equal
(a)E 0 = ^ E H (b) E<j = 16 Eh
to each other at displacement
(a) a/>/2 (b) a/4 (c) a/3 (d) a/2. (c) E ^ E h (d) Eo = EH-
32. The acceleration a of a particle start­ 37. Which one of the following is not ■
ing from rest varies with time t accord­ • Black-body" ?
ing to the relation a kt + c, where c and (a) A highly polished black car
k are constants. The velocity v of the (b) Uniform temperature enclosure
body after time t will be (c) Platinum black (d) The sun.
38. A beam of monochromatic light of
(a) kt2 + 1 ct (b) ~ k £ +ct
wavelength \ is refracted from air into
water of refractive index 4/3. The wave­
(c) ^ (kt2 +cf) (d) kt2 +ct
length of light beam inside water will be
33. A particle simultaneously participates
in two mutually perpendicular oscilla­ (a) ~ x X. (b) 3 A/4 (c) \x ~ (d) A..
tions; x = 2 sin 0) t, and y = 2 cos oi t.
39. Four perfect polarising plates are
The trajectory of m otion will be stacked so that the axis of each ii
(a) a straight line (b) a parabola turned 30° clockwise to the preceding
(c) a circle (d) none of these plate, the last plate therefore being
34. A steel wire of length 1.5 meter has crossed with the first. A beam of unpo­
density = 7.7 x 10 3 k g /m 3 and Young’s larised light of intensity I passe*
through the stack perpendicularly. The related to the height h of the transmitter
transmitted beam has Intensity antenna as
i i _27_. ,L, 81 , , , 1 , 27 (a) R a h ^ (b) R a h1/S
(a) 12g (b) 2 5 6 (c) g I (d) M
(c) R a h 2 (d) R a h.
40. Two sounds in a gas differ in their
loudness level by 20 db. What is the ra­ 46. Which energy-state of triply ionized be-
tio of the amplitudes of the pressure os­ ryllium (Be ) has the same orbital ra­
cillations ? dius as that of state of hydrogen atom
(a) 1 0 : 1 (b) 10 4 : 1 (a) n = 8 state (b) n = 5 state
(c) VlO : 1 (d) 100 : 1 . (c) n = 4 state (d) n = 2 state.
41. Speed of Electro Magnetic wave de­ 47. A capacitor of capacitance C j = 1 n F
pends can withstand a maximum voltage
(a) only upon the electric properties of the V l = 6.0 KV while another capacitor of
medium capacitance C 2 = 2.0 |iF withstands the
(b) only upon the magnetic properties of the maximum voltage V 2 = 4.0 KV. What
medium maximum will the system of these two
(c) both upon the electric and magnetic prop­ capacitances withstand when connected
erties of the medium in series as shown below.
(d) mechanical and thermal properties of the ---II--------- II----
medium. C, c2
42. If Ho represents the magnetic perme­
ability constant in free space and I , is
the permitivity in vacuum, and C the
speed of light in vacuum, then V

(a)Z 0 = NftTC (b) S“ 2 = n0 C _1 DC


(a) 5.0 KV (b) 9.0 KV
(c JS o - ^ H ^ C - 2 (d)s 0 = M0 - 1 c - 2.
(c) 2 Od KV (d) 10.0 KV.
43. In a nuclear reactor, 48. A battery is connected across a resis­
(a) the thick concrete shield is used to slow tance wire of uniform cross-section. If
down the speed of neutrons another resistance wire is connected in
(b) heavy water or graphite is used to moder­ parallel, then the Intensity of electric
ate the activity of the reactor field in the first wire will
(c) the chain reaction is controlled by rods of (a) be halved (b) be doubled
uranium whose going in reduces the rate (c) become zero (d) remain unchanged.
(d) out of U 238 and U 235, the natural ura­
49. Transistor is a
nium has less than 1 % of dU 235.
(a) current operated device
44. In a hot wire ammeter the deflection
(b) voltage operated device
angle 6 of the pointer is related with the
current I as (c) both current and voltage operated device
(d) none of the above.
(a) I a 6 2 (b) I a vS'
(c) I a tan 0 (d) I a 9. 50. Satisfactory explanation of the phe­
45. Television signals reach us only nomenon of photo electric effect is
based on
through ground waves. The range R is
(a) Planck’s quantum theory
(b) Einstein’s theory of relativity (d) Newton’s corpuscular theory.
(c) Huygen’s wave theory
(Directions) Q51 to 60 consists of two statements, one labelled the ‘Assertion (A)’
and the other labelled the Reason (R)\ Examine these statements carefully and de­
cide If the statements Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are Individually true and If so,
whether the reason Is a correct explanation o f the assertion. Select your answers to
these questions from the codes given below
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the cor­ (c) A is true but R Is false
rect explanation of A (d) A is false but R is true
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a
correct explanation of A
Assertion Reason
51. A pulsar is a source of radio waves that varies in A pulsar is a rotating neutron star
intensity at regular intervals
(a) (b) (c) (d)
52. Activity of 10^ undecayed radioactive nuclei of Activity is proportional to half life
half life 50 days is equal to that of 1.2x 10?
number of undecayed nuclei of same other
material withhalf life 60 days.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
53. A laser beam of 0.2 watt power can drill holes The frequency of laser light
through a metal sheet whereas a 1000 watt
torch light cannot
(a) (b) (c) (d)
54. In a radioactive disintegration an electron is Electrons are always present inside nucleus
emitted by the nucleus
(a) (b) (c) (d)
55. We always seethe same face of the moon The period of rotation of the moon about its axis
and its period of revolution about the earth are
equal
(a) (b) (c) (d)
56. In an electric bulb, the filament is in the form A coiJed coil filament occupies less space and
of a coiled coil is, therefore, not cooled significantly by the
convection currents in the bulb
(a) (b) (c) (d)
57. Wood is a bad conductor of electricity Wood has a large number of free electrons
(a) (b) (c) (d)
58. A sail boatcannot be propelled byair blown at Action of the air from the fan and reaction of
the sail from abig fan attached to the boat the sail, both act on the boat
(a) (b) (c) (d)
59. Cooling inside a refrigerator is not proper Ice is a bad conductor of heat
when a thick layer of ice deposits on the freezer
(a) (b) (c) (d)
60. Even a small bird hitting a flying aeroplane canThe bird imparts a large impulse and a large
cause heavy damage to it force during the short time of impact
(a) (b) (c) (d)
P art I I . C H E M IS T R Y
1. Bohr's model of the structure of atom is (c) Cl2 (g) +202(9)
not in conformity with --- ►2 C102 (g) - 49.4 kcal
(a) Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle (d) 2 NF3 (g)-- > N2(g) +3 F2(g) - 54.4kcal
(b) Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity
8 . Among the oxy-acids of chlorine, the
(c) Aufbau principle strongest oxidizing agent is
(d) Paulis exclusion principle (a) HCIO4 (b) HCIO3
2. The first ionization energy of hydrogen
(c) HCIO2 (d) HC10
is 2.179 x 1 0 ~ 18 J The second ioniza­
9. When dry silver chloride is fused with
tion energy of helium atom will be sodium carbonate, silver is obtained as
(a) 8.716 x 10 ' 18 J (b) 4.358 x 10 ~ 18 J (a) free metal (b) Ag2C2
(c) 5.45 x 10 “ 17 J (d) 1.09 x 1 0 "18J (c) A&O (d) Ag2C0 3
3. The spectrum of He may be expected to 10. Which one of the following tetrachlo­
be similar to that of rides does not undergo hydrolysis
(a) H (b) Li+ (c) He+ (d) Na. (a) SnCU (b) GeC^
4. Among the following species, the one (c) SiCU (d) CCI4
that does not exist is 11. The unit of dipole moment is
,2- (a) curie (b) debye
(a) [SiCleJ2 ~ (b) [C C y '
i 2 -
(c) faraday (d) none of these.
(cHGeCle]2 " (d)[SnCl6 l
12. Among the following acids, the one
5. The conjugate acid of NH2~ is that can act as both an oxidizing agent
and a reducing agent is
(a) N 3 “ (b) > NH 2 '
(a) HN0 2 (b) HCIO4
(c) NH3. (d) NH4 +
(c) HNO3 (d) H2S04.
6 . Transition metals are often paramag­
13. The osmotic pressure of a dilute solu­
netic owing to the presence of
tion increases when
(a) valency electrons in the outer two elec­
(a) more of solute is added
trons shells
(b) more of solvent is added
(b) unpaired electrons in their atoms
(c) temperature is increased
(c) vacant d orbitals in the n th orbit
(d) any one of the change is made.
(d) electrons in d orbitals of the (n-1) orbit.
14. Which of the following statements
7. High pressure and high temperature will
about boron halides is W RONG ?
be favourable conditions for a high equi­
librium yield in the reactions (a) They form tetrahedral molecules
(a) 2 CI2O 7 (g) (b) They react with ethers to form addition
compounds
-- ►2 Cfc(g) + 702(g) + 126 8 kcal
(c) They all hydrolyse in water
(b) N2(g) +3H2(g) (d) They are all strong Lewis acids.
--- v 2NH3(g) +22.08 kcal
15. The AS2 S 3 colloid will be most readily
coagulated by
(a) MgCl2 (b) A1C13 is 42 kJ, the enthalpy of formation of
(c) Na2S 0 4 (d) Na3 P0 4 C a C 0 3 (s) is

16. The [OH] in a solution is 1 x 10 8. The (a) -288 kJ (b) + 202 kJ


pH of the solution is (c) -202 kJ (d) -42 kJ.
22. Acidic hydrogen is present in
(a) 10.0 (b) 8.0
(c) 6.0 (d) 4.0. (a) arenes (b) ethyne
17. Equal weights of hydrogen and meth­ (c) ethene (d) ethane.
ane are mixed in an empty container at 23. In the series of reactions
25° C. The fraction of the total pressure NHj
exerted by hydrogen is C H 3 C O O H ------ ►A
(a) 16/17 (b) 1/9 Heat Pj O j
(c) 8/9 (d) 1/2. A ----- * B ---- ►C
18. Heat of neutralization of HCI by NaOH the end product C is
is 13.7 kcal per equivalent , and by (a) CH4 (b) acetonitrile
NH 4OH is 12.27 kcal. The heat of disso­ (c) CH3 OH (d) methyl cyanate.
ciation of NH 4O H is 24. Dry distillation of a mixture of the cal­
(a) -25.97 kcal (b) 25.97 kcal cium salts of acetic acid and propionic
(c) -1.43 kcal (d) 1.43 kcal. acid will yield
19. That the conventional representation (a) methyl ethyl ketone
of oxygen molecule (b) acetic acid (c) acetone
(d) acetaldehyde.
25. Among the following compounds, the
one that D O ES NOT dissolve in conc.
: O : : O : H 2 SO 4 even on warming is
is wrong is suggested by the fact that
(a) aniline (b) benzene
(a) oxygen is a colourless gas (c) hexane (d) ethylene.
(b) oxygen atoms join to form the triatomic
26. A nucleophilic reagent is
ozone molecule
(a) C 0 2 (b) BF3
(c) oxygen is paramagnetic
(c) dAlCI3 (d) NH3.
(d) oxygen is highly reactive.
20. The alkane with the carbon chain 27. Lucas reagent consists of
C (a) am. CU2 CI2
I (b) conc. HCI + anhydrous ZnCl2
C - C - C could not be named
(c) NaN0 2 +dil HCI
I
C (d) acidified KMn04.
(a) 2 -methyl isobutane 28. Natural rubber is vulcanized by heat­
ing it with
(b) neopentane
(a) carbon disulphide(b) sulphur
(c) 2 , 2 -dimethylpropane
(d) tetramethyl methane. (c) carbon black (d) zinc oxide.
29. Cannizaro's reaction is given by
21. Given the enthalpy of formation of
C O z (g) is -94.0 kJ, of C aO (s) is -152 (a) benzaldehyde
kJ, and the enthalpy of the reaction (b) trimethylacetaldehyde
CaCC>3(s )-- ►CaO(s) + CC>2(g) (c) formaldehyde (d) all of the above.
30. The salt A forms a colourless solution. 36. The best indicator for titrating
When NaHC 0 3 was added to the aque­ 0.1 N Na 2C 0 3 against 0.1 N HCI is
ous solution of A j there was no change (a) methyl red ^ (b) litmus
observed. However when the mixed so­ (c) phenolphthalein (d) universal indicator.
lution was boiled, it became milky. The 37. The standard enthalpy of formation of
salt A contains the cation C O is -110 kJ and of C 0 2 is -394 kJ.
(a) Mg2 + (b)Ca 2 + the heat of combustion when one mole
(c) either Ca2 +or Mg2 + of graphite burns is
(a) -504 kJ (b) -394 kJ
(d)K +
(c) -284 kJ (d) -110 kJ.
31. The function of anhydrous AICI 3 in the
38. Aldehydes and ketones may be distin­
FriedelCraft reaction is to guished by using
(a) produce a nucleophile (a) saturated solution of NaHSC>3
(b) produce an electrophile
(b) 2 : 4 dinitrophenylhydrazine
(c) absorb hydrogen chloride
(c) Tolleris reagent (d) Baeyer's reagent.
(d) absorb water.
39. Cyclisation of n - heptane will give
32. The ultimate product of the hydrolysis
(a) toluene (b) naphthalene
of starch is
(c) benzene • (d) all the above.
(a) maltose (b) sucrose
40. A sample of chloroform for use as an­
(c) fructose (d) glucose.
aesthetic is tested with
33. For testing nitrogen in organic com­
(a) Fehling solution
pounds, they are fused with sodium met­
al, extracted with water, and treated (b) Ammonical CU2CI2 soln.
with FeSC>4 soln. and acidified. The (c) AgNC>3 soln. (d) BaCl2 soln.
presence of nitrogen is indicated by a 41. The protons and neutrons in the nuclei
blue or green colour or precipitate. This of atoms undergo inter-conversions
test is not given by through the exchange of
(a) urea (b) hydrazine (a) electrons or 0 -particle
(c) phenylhydrazine (d) anthranilic acid (b) charged mesons
34. The use of N H 4 Cl in the detection of (c) photons (d) positrons.
third group radicals is to 42. The percentage of gold in 18-carat
(a) decrease the solubility of the hydroxides of gold is
the group III cations (a) 90 (b) 75 (c) 50 (d) 25.
(b) counter the activity of any interfering ani­ 43. Liquid hydrogen is being seriously con­
ons sidered as automobile fuel. It is because
(c) prevent the precipitation of group IV cations liquid hydrogen
as hydroxides (a) is an abundant and cheap fuel
(d) ensure complete precipitation of the third (b) is non-corrosive
group cations. (c) is a pollution-free fuel
35. DDT is prepared by condensing chlo-
(d) has a high calorific value.
robenzene with
44. One a.m.u is equal to
(a) hexachloroethane
(a) 1.66 x 1 0 ~8 g (b) 1.66 x l O ^ g
(b) chloroform (c) chloral
(d) methyl chloride. (c) 1.66 x 1 0 " 16g (d) 1.66 x 1 0 ' 2 4 g.
45. The normality of cone. HCI used in the O
laboratory Is
(a) 10 N (b) 8 N (a)— C — H — N (b) H — O — C = N
(c) 4 N (d) 2 N. I
46. Which of the following will have the N O O H
least hundred rotation about the carbon I II II I
- carbon bond (c) — C — N — (d) — C — N —.
I
(a) Ethyne (b) Ethene
49. Among the following sulphides, the
(c) Ethane (d) Hexachloroethane.
one that does not dissolve in dil HNO3
47. Units for the rate constant ,k, of the
is
zero order rate equation are
(a) CdS (b) CuS
(a) L2 mol " 2 see- 1 (b) L mol ~1 sec 1 (c) PbS (d) HgS.
(c)sec- 1 (d) mol L' 1 sec *. 50. W hich of the following ions is not
48. Proteins are characterized by the link­ isoelectronic with the other three ?
age (a) C 0 32 ” (b)N 03*
(c) SO32 “ (d) B 0 33 ”.

§ (Directions) Q51 to 60 consists of two statements, one labelled the ‘Assertion (A)
and the other labelled the Reason (R)’. Examine these statements carefully and de­
cide If the statements Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are Individually true and If so,
whether the reason Is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answers to
these questions from the codes given belou)
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Assertion Reason
51. Both 12 g of carbon and 27 g of aluminium Gram atomic mass of an element contains
will have 6 .12 x l t f 3 atoms Avogadro number of atoms
(a) (b) (c) (d)
52. Sucrose is sweetest in taste Sucrose is converted by the enzyme invertase
present in living systems to glucose and fruc­
tose
(a) (b) (c) (d>
53. Potassium cannot be obtained by the electroly­ Metallic potassium is soluble in the melt (mol­
sis of fused KC1 in CaCl2 , melts ten CaCfe) and hence the cell for electrolysis
gets short circuited
(a) (b) (c) (d)
54. Electron are ejected from a certain metal when The electrons in the first metal require less en­
either blue or violet light strikes the metal sur­ ergy for ejection
face. However only violet light cause electron
ejection from a second metal
(a) (b) (c) (d)
55. Cyclobutane is less stable than cyclopentane The bond angles in cyclobutane and cyclopen­
tane are 90° and 108° . respectively
(a) (b) (c) (d)
56. Benzoyl chloride is used for the preparation of It forms solid benzoyl derivatives
derivative of tertiary amines
(a) (b) (c) (d)
o
57. In formaldehyde, all the four atoms are in the The carbon atom in formaldehyde >s sp hy­
same plane bridized

c=o

(a) (b) (c) (d)


58. A spectral line will be seen for a 2px - 2py Energy is released in the form of wave of ligh
transition when the electron drops from 2 px to 2 py orbita
(a) (b) (c) (d)
59. It is very difficult to subject vinyl chloride to nu- The vinyl group is electron donating in viny
cleophilic substitution as compared to ethyl chloride
chloride
(a) (b) (c) (d)
>0. The configuration of boron atom cannot be Hund’s rule demands that the configuratioi
ls 22 s3 should display maximum multiplicity
(a) (b) (c) <d)

PART III. B10L0 GV


1. The cell bodies of the motor neurons 4. Characteristics which are common t<
are located in the spinal cord In the Arthropod, Mollusk, Echinoderm
(a) intermediolateral cell column and Chordate lines are a (an)
(b) dorsal root ganglia (a) segmentation and a coelom
(c) dorsal hom (gray matter) (a) endoskeleton and a coelom
(d) ventral hom (gray matter). (c) compound eye and segmentation
2. The developing embryo is a hollow (d) coelom and a parietal eye.
sphere of cells, one cell thick during the 5. Mesoderm, one of the germ layers, gives
stage rise to a group of structures in animals.
(a) cleavage (b) polar body Which group includes structures of ex­
(c) gastrula (d) blastula. clusively mesodermal origin ?
3. A hog breeder would use a back cross to (a) skin, brain, bladder, vagina
(a) determine if a particular hog is genotypi­ (b) muscle, outer layer of digestive tract, carti­
cally pure lage. bone
(c) eliminate chances of congenital malforma­ (c) bone, lens of the eye, pars distalis, gall
tions bladder
(c) maintain a pure line of desirable traits (d) trachea, lungs, stomach, skin.
(d) produce a bigger and healthier strain. 6 . Characteristics of epithelial tissues may
include
(a) absorption (b) secretion (a) blood pressure (b) reabsorption
(c) protection (d) all of the above. (c) blood flow (meters/sec.).
7. The contractile vacuole of protozoa (d) osmotic phenomenon.
functions to 15. Which of the following structures are
(a) remove surplus water NOT considered modifications of the
(b) secrete proteins cell membrane ?
(c) regulate the pH of the internal milieu (a) desmosomes
(d) digest food materials. (b) terminal bars
8 . A mink breeder finds that 50 % of the (c) basement membrane
offspring are aa. W hat genotype were (d) microvilli.
their parents ? 16. An aggregation of nerve cell bodies in­
(a) AA x aa (b) Aa x Aa side the CNS (central nervous system) is
(c) aa x aa (d) Aa x aa. typically called a
9. The primitive condition of the cyclosto- (a) colony (b) nissl zone
mata is indicated by their (c) clone (d) nucleus.
(a) asexual reproduction 17. The most numerous leukocytes are the
(b) jawless mouth (a) eosinophils (b) monocytes
(c) possession of scales (c) lymphocytes (d) neutrophils.
(d) toothless jaws 18. Administration of which of the follow­
10. The vital centers for control of heart ing compound (s) increases clotting
rate, respiratory rate, and blood pres­ time
sure are located in the (a) dicumaro! (b) aspirin
(a) cerebellum (b) medulla (c) heparin (d) all of the above.
(c) pons (d) midbrain. 19. In ant lions the gene for dull teeth is
11. The stimulus that induces migration in dominant D. The recessive gene d pro­
animals is duces sharp teeth. Another gene T, when
(a) chemotrophic (b) hydroperiodic homozygous, produces dark-brown
coats. Its allele t, when homozygous,
(c) geotrophic (d) photoperiodic.
produces albino coats. The heterozygote
12. All of the following may be considered
Tt is chocolate colored. If a chocolate-
as secondary sex characteristics of the
colored, dull-toothed male whose father
male EXCEPT
was sharp toothed is mated to a choco­
(a) increase in sex drive late, sharp-toothed female, what is the
(b) external genitalia probability that an albino, sharp-toothed
(c) pattern of hair and beard growth offspring will be produced ?
(d) development of a deeper voice. (a) 8/16 (b) 12/16 (c) 4/16 (d) 2/16.
13. The reflex arc is of utmost importance 20. Blood-sucking insects usually carry
to human beings. W hich of the follow­ parasites in their ,
ing is NOT a component of the reflex (a) lungs (b) blood
arc? (c) salivary glands (d) tentacles.
(a) synapse (b) medulla 21. Rh-related hemolytic anemia of the
(c) ventral horn cell (effector) newborn (erythroblastosis foetalis) may
(d) dendrite (receptor) result when the
14. Rltration in the kidneys results mainly (a) mother is Rh negative and the foetus is Rh
from positive
(b) father and mother are Rh positive, but the (d) cutting himself while dressing wild game.
fetus is Rh negative 28. The state of a continuously m ild or
(c) mother is Rh positive and the foetus in Rh partial contraction of a muscle is de­
negative noted as
(d) father, mother, and fetus are all Rh posi­ (a) tonus (b) tetanus
tive. (c) a twitch (d) a reflex contraction.
22. During the follicular phase of a normal 29. Which of the following type (s) of lens
menstrual cycle ovarian changes occur (es) is used to correct the vision of a
which are due to pituitary secretions of near-sighted individual ?
(a) oxytocin (b) LH only (a) biconcave (b) biconvex
(c) FSH and LH (d) vasopressin. (c) convex (d) all of the above.
23. Body temperature is regulated by the 30. When a physician informs a patient
(a) pons (b) medulla that his blood pressure reading is
(c) thalamus (d) hypothalamus. 160/90, she refers respectively to
24. The experiments of Miller and Urey en­ (a) systolic pressure of the right ventricle
hanced the validity of Oparin’s theory on (b) systolic pressure of the aorta and diastolic
the origin of life. They essentially pressure in the superior vena cava
(a) discharged electricity into a medium con­ (c) systolic and diastolic pressures of the bra­
sisting of water vapor, methane, ammonia, chial artery
and hydrogen (d) blood pressure in the veins of the arm.
(b) were able to produce simple viruses 31. A sustained contraction is called
(c) were able to produce a simple form of liv­ (a) tetany (b) recovery period
ing organism after placing DNA in mixture
(c) tonus (d) contraction period.
of hydrogen and oxygen and irradiating it
32. The functional role an organism plays in
(d) were able to produce bacteria.
a community is referred to as its
25. Which of the following patterns would
(a) niche (b) home range
you expect to find in the blood one hour
after a rich meal ? (c) habitat (d) ecosystem.
Blood Sugar Insulin 33. Bile, which is important in the diges­
tion of fats, is produced by the
(a) high low
(b) low low (a) liver (b) duodenum
(c) high high (c) stomach (d) lacteals.
(d) no change no change. 34. A patient awaiting selective surgery
26. Vigorous exercise will cause muscle fa­ presents the following symptoms. Which
of them indicate (s) a heightened activ­
tigue which is primarily due to
ity of the sympathetic portion of his
(a) a sodium and potassium imbalance
autonomic nervous system ?
(b) the accumulation of carbon dioxide
(a) pale skin (b) sweaty palms
(c) the accumulation of lactic acid
(c) a yearning for water due to a dry mouth
(d) the accumulation of ADP
(d) all of the above.
27. Man can become infected with trichi­
35. If a cell is viewed under low power and
nosis by
then under high power, and no fine ad­
(a) eating poorly cooked beef justment is necessary to see it clearly,
(b) eating poorly cooked pork the microscope is considered
(c) wading in polluted water or eating raw fish (a) parfocal (b) bifocal
(c) achromatic (d) apochromatic. 40. During inspiration, intra-alveolar pres­
36. (n an auto accident the driver suffers sure (M v )
complete sectioning of several anterior (a) equals intrapleural, pressure
(ventral) roots of spinal nerves. What (b) equals atmospheric pressure
would be the result of such a lesion to (c) transiently goes below intrapleural pres­
the regions supplied by those spinal sure
nerves ?
(d) transientJy goes above atmospheric pres­
(a) loss of sensation sure.
(b) loss of sensation and motor activity 41. The alveolar ventilation per minute re­
(c) loss of temperature and pain sensation fers to the am ount of fresh air which
(d) loss of motor activity. reaches the alveoli of the lungs per min­
37. The plasma membrane of plant and ute. Alveolar ventilation per minute
animal cells equals the
(a) may not be seen by any microscope (a) (tidal volume - anatomic dead space) x
(b) contains two layers of lipid between layers frequency of breathing
of protein (b) tidal volume x frequency of breathing
(c) is not selectively permeable. (c) anatomic dead space x frequency of
(d) can only be visualized with the aid of the breathing
electron microscope. (d) physiologic dead space x frequency of
38. Follicle-stimulating hormone is to estro­ breathing.
gen as luteinizing hormone is to 42. The driving pressure (AP) in breathing
(a) vasopressin (b) testosterone which causes air to flow into the lungs
(c) progesterone (d) androgen. is
39. Nitrogen comprises 78 percent of the (a) atmospheric pressure minus the intra-al­
atmosphere; the source of this atmos­ veolar pressure
pheric nitrogen in due to (b) the intrapleural pressure (Ppl)
(a) denitrification by bacteria in the soil (c) the intrapleural pressure minus the intra-
(b) combustion of wood and fossil fuels alveolar pressure
(c) volcanic activity (d) all of the above. (d) the intra-alveolar (intrapulmonary) pres­
sure (Ralv).
§ Use the follow ing diagram to answer
question ( 40 - 42 ) § Genetic ratios are probability ratios. If,
for example, we mate (B = black domi­
nant; b = gray recessive) two heterozy­
gous black cows (Bb) and 4 offspring are
produced, the ratio of 3 black and I gray
should be possible. However, what are
the chances of all black and all gray lit­
ters ?
43. In order for it to be determined
whether the phenotype is heterozygous
or homozygous you would cross with a
dominant phenotype of the above an
animal with a genotype
(a) bb (b) Bb
(c) BB (d) none of the above
44. To produce all black cows our chances Match the numbered area of the graph
are with the appropriate lettered phenome­
(a) 9/16 (b) 1/4 non.
(c) 3/4 (d) 81/256. 46.(1} (a) Treppe or staircase
45. To produce all gray cows our chances phenomenon
are 47. (2)----- (b) Fatigue
(a) 9/16 (b) 3/4 48. {3)------ (c) Physiological con­
tracture.
(c) 1/256 (d) 81/256.
49 . _____________gives origin to the skeletal
system
§ The follow ing graph Illustrates several
(a) Endoderm (b) Mesoderm
phenomena that develop while a mus­
cle Is being repetitively stim ulated : (c) Ectoderm
(d) Ectoderm and Endoderm
50. O f the following, which is not consid'
ered a membranous organelle ?
1 (a) lysosome (b) mitochondrion
(c) ribosome (d) golgi body
Directions : Questions (51 to 60 ). Consists of two statements, one labelled the ‘As­
sertions (A)1 and the other labelled the Reason (R) Examine these statements care­
fully and diode If the statements Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are Individually
true and If so, whether the Reason Is a correct explanation o f the Assertion. Select
your answers to these questions from the codes given below.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true.
Assertion Reasoning
51. Persons of AB blood group are universal ac­ They can receive blood from persons of all
ceptors because blood groups
(a) (b) (c) (d)
52. A woman of blood group AB when married to an Blood groups O gene is dominant over A, B, or
0 group man will never get an AB group child be­ AB
cause
(a) (b) (c) (d)
53. Malaria can be Contained with the introduc­ Gambusia is highly specific in devouring larvas
tion of larvicidal fish, Gambusia, in ponds, of female anopheles mosquitoes.
tanks and puddles.
(a) (b) (c) (d}
54. Parturition is the process of giving birth to the Relaxine is an ovarian hormone that is respon­
young sible for the loosening of the public symphysis
at the time of parturition.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
55. The gestation period of a hen is 21 days The optimum temperature required during this
period of 21 days is 37*C
(a) (b) (c) (d).
56. During the period of water deprivation on the Fatty substance occurring in the hump of the
desert, the camel utilizes water stored in the camel following metabolism yield water called
hump on its back. ‘metabolic water’.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
57. There are more colour blind men than woman Colour blindness is a sex-linked disease result­
throughout the world ing from a recessive gene on the Y chromo­
somes.
(a) (b) (c)
<d>‘
58. In coronary heart disease there is impairment Reduced blood seppiy
of heart muscle
(a) (b) (c) (d).
59. Mitochondria are believed to originate by They contain DNA and Ribosomes.
growth and division of previously existing ones,
(a) (b) (c) (d).
60. AIDS is considered to be one of the deadliest Jts virus destroys suppresser T lymphocytes.
diseases.
(a) (b) (c) (d).

P art IV. G e n e ra I K N o w ltd cE


1. Dodge is the name of (a) U.R (b) Tamil Nadu
(a) Motor-car (b) Hotel (c) Karnataka (d) Maharashtra.
(c) Term in sports (d) None of the above. 7. Which of the following rivers is not a tribu­
2. How did Liaquat Aii Khan, Prime Minster of tary of the Ganga?
Pakistan, die in 1951 ? (a) Kosi (b) Yamuna
(a) Hanged after a trial (c) Gomti (d) Teesta.
(b) By illness (c) Assassinated 8. The Mazgaon Dock has recently constructed
(d) None of these. (a) Off-shore drilling platforms
3. Bard of Avon is a nickname given to (b) Submarines (c) Naval ships
(a) G.B. Shaw (b) Shakespeare (d) None of the above.
(c) Winston Churchill 9. Which of these pairs is correct ?
(d) Shelley. (a) Jai Shankar fersad -Kamayani
4. Cuttack is located on the bank of (b) Nank Singh -Guide
(a) Godavari (b) Mahanadi (c) Rabindra Nath Tagore -Ranchtantra
(c)Kaveri (d) None of the above. (d) Vishnu Sharma -Geetanjali.
5. Who was the recipient of Jawaharial Nehru 10. Who created the character Malaprop in ‘The
Award for Peace & International under­ Rivals’
standing for the year 1990 ? (a) Dickens (b) Sheridian
(a)Olaf Palme (b) Yassar Arafat (c) Marlowe (d) None of these.
(c) Dr. Helumt Kohl 11. Who discovered transistor ?
(d) Javier Perez de Cuellar. (a) Galileo (b) W. Shockley
6. Which State leads in India in the production (c) Sholes (d) None of these.
of glassware

1
12. Who was the first Indian to have received No­ (c) Anchony Eden (d) Winston Churchill.
bel prize. 17. Tungabhadra Project involves the
(a) Rabindranath Tagore states of
(b) C.V Raman (a) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
(c) Jai Shanker Prasad (b) Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
(d) Gopal Krishan Gokhle. (c) Karnataka and Maharashtra
13. The first Indian film was made in the year (d) Andhra Pradesh and Orissa.
(a )1933 (b) 1912 18. What is the name of the official news­
(c) 1935. (d) 1901 paper of Chinese Com m unist Party
14. What was the name of the town established (a) Red Rag (b) Pravada
by Akbar (c) Izvestia (d) Peoples Daily.
(a) Agra (b) Delhi 19. The biggest airport in the world at Dal­
(c) Fatehpur Sikri (d) Nizamabad. las is situated in
15. First telegraph line in India came into opera­ (a) U.S.A (b) U.K.
tion in (c) Germany (d) France.
(a) 1854 (b) 1851 20. Tick the country to whom Alexander
(c) 1852 (d) 1850. Graham Bell, the inventor of telephone,
16. The British Prime Minister during belonged
whose period India achieved inde­ (a) Italy (b) England
pendence was (c) Germany (d) U.S.A.
(a) Clement Attlee (b) Harold Wilson
answ er With hints & EXPLANATIONS
PHYSICS
1.(c) 1 3_ X 4_
2.(c) Here image will be formed at its new focal F 20 + 20 20
length 20
and F = — = 5 cm

0
L2
3.(c) Rj and R2 are in series, similarly R3 and R4
F2 = 20ar
are in series. R5 and R^ are also in series. All

This lens can be divident into two planocon­


vex lenses; Lj & 1-2
As we know, focal length of planoconvex lens
if its convex surface is polished is

f i- i B
2m
R _ 20
* 2 7 1 5 * 1= T ™
Where R= 20cm & n : 1 5
Now, F2 = 20cm

So, I = J_ _L
F= f / f 2 This complete setup is in parallel.
1 1 r\ 1 \ d 4> weber
So, 9. (a) e = - — r~ or volt = ------ -
R<effective) 2R 2R + 2R dt second
1 1 +1 +1 3_ 10. (d) Obtain the value of magnetic field B at
R<effectve) 2R 2R distance x from the centre of the coil on the
axis. Find the rate of change of B with respect
Reffective “ o dB „ . .
to x = — . Putting the value to zero gives x =
Here, no current will flow in 2r(r+r), because R2.
this will behave as null point circuit.
11. (a) First three statements are correct. The
4(a) fourth statement alone is wrong, the fringes
" Li are due to reflection and interference.
0 1f» w 1• f ^
12.
m 9. 1x10
13. (b) 14. (b) Check dimensions 15. (b)
Here, r is radius of loop 16. (c) The fall of temperature from H to A is the
So. area of loop = rtr same as the fall of temperature from H to B
Therefore, its magnetic moment will be Hence on joining A and B by the conductor,
no heat transfer will take place through the
rcr2 x i conductor.
5(c) 17.(c) 18.(c) 19.(a) 20 (a) 21.(a) 22 (a)
6 (c) Here Cj and C2 are in series. Similarly C3 23. (b) Remember momentum for photon a E
and C4 are also in series. This whole setup is and momentum for particle a VE
in parallel.
24. (b) Use the relation p = ----- ------
e (ne Me +nh Mh)
25. (a) The resultant of force of gravity and force
of inertia must be | to the surface.
26. (c) 27. (b) If the car accelerates for time tj,
■B then atj = b (t - tj)
28. (a) Use the relation
n +—H v 2 rv, +I H uo2
Pi + 2 d V1 = P2 + 2 2
for a horizontal tube.
29. (a) Reaction N has componentin vertical di­
rection equal to the weight of the object. The
horizontal component of N provides the cen­
C+ C 2C _
tripetal force. Now {to can be calculated
2 " 2
30. (c) Force due to surface tension = 2 / T
Here, no current will follow the C5 path be­
^2
cause it is null point circuit. Force of weight of needle = ^ — x l x p x g
7. (a) On account of super position the ampli­
tudes get added. Since the two waves travel­ Equate the two.
ling in opposite directions are sinuites they 31. (a) At the required displacement, the kinetic
produced maximum displacement equal to
energy = — x maximum kinetic energy. This
twice the amplitude of either.
8 . (a)This is so because here voltage leads the gives sin 0 = 1 /v 2 .
current by Jt/ 2 in phase
32. (b) Integrate with respect to time, once. 45. (b) (r +h) 2 - r2 = R2
33. (a) Here the two mutually J_ vibrations have
R 2 = 2r h +h2
phase diff. n/ 2 and amplitudes are equal.

34. (b) Note that n = tt, V - *

and y = — ~ I strain.
7i tr
T , 1 -vly x strain
= 21 d '' Second term on the rt. hand side is negligible
as compared to the first term.
35. (b) To show that (d) is wrong, use the relation
R a Vh
P V r = constant.
36. (d) 37.(a) 38 (b) 46. (d) vn a n /Z. 47. (b) 48. (d) Note
V
39. (a) Apply Law of Maius and remember that that E = - j
the first plate reduces the intensity to half.
49. (a) 50.(a) 51.(a) 52 (c) 53.(c) 54.(a) 55 (a)
40. (a) 41.(c) 42. (d) We know that C = -7 ^ — ■ 56.(a) 57.(c) 58.(a) 59 (a) 60.(a)
>*oMo
43. (d) 44. (b) Deflection 0 is proportional to
heat produced which is proportional to (i)

CHEMISTRY (ANSWERS WITH HINTS)


1. (a) In Bohr’s model, an electron in the atom is Since the atomic spectra depend on electron
located at a definite distance from the nucleus transitions, similar electron configuration spe­
and revolving around it with a definite veloc­ cies give rise to similar spectra.
ity. According to Heisenberg's uncertainty 4 . (b) The elements C, Si, Ge, and Sn all belong
principle, it is impossible to determine simul­ to group IV A. The coordination of C is lim­
taneously the exact position and momentum ited to 4 as it has no vacant d orbitals avail­
(i.e. velocity) of an electron in the atom. able in the valence shell and, so, it cannot
2. (a) According to Bohr’s theory, the energy of form ((C C y 2 ~ ). Other elements have the
the electron, E, is related to the nuclear
maximum coordination number of 6 .
charge Z, and the number of election orbit n,
by the equation 5. (c) The conjugate acid and base differ by H\
E a Z 2 /n 2. the acid has H+ added to the base :
For hydrogen atom, n = 1 ; so, first I. E. of hy­ NH2~+H +-- > NH3.
drogen
6 . (b) A single spinning electron behaves like a
a Z 2 = 2.179 x 10” 18 J
small magnet. Two electrons that are paired in
second I E. of He is the energy involved in re­ an orbital have opposite spins, and their mag­
moving electron from He* from its first orbit. netic moments oppose each other and cancel.
Here, Z = 2 an n = 1. The magnetic properties of unpaired electrons
cause paramagnetism in atoms containing
Hence, AE(He*) = 4 x AE^h >
such electrons. An atom is diamagnetic if all
= 4 x 2.179 x 10” 18J of its electrons are paired.
= 8.716 x 10‘ 18J. I 7. (c) The given conditions will favour an endo-
3. (b) The electron configuration of He is Is2 I thermic reaction (i.e., a reaction that proceeds
with absorption of heat) in which the volume
which is also the electron configuration of Li+. ;
of the product (s) is less than the volume of I They form addition compounds with ethers;
the reactant (s). one of the lone pairs of electrons on the 0
8 . (d) The stability of the oxy-acids of chlorine in- | atom in the ether is donated to the electron-
creases with the oxygen content owing to the deficient B atom is B x 3. In boron trihalides,
increasing number of electrons involved in o
the central B atom is sp hybridized and,
the formation of a and n bonds So, the oxi­ therefore, the molecules are planar (and not
dising strength, which depends on the ease of tetrahedral).
losing oxygen, decreases from HC10 to 15. (b) As2S3 colloidal particles carry negative
HCIO4 charge and are coagulated by positively
9. (a) Ag2C 0 3 and Ag2 0 are thermally unstable charged, ions; higher the positive charge,
and decompose to give free silver on heating. more readily the coagulation takes place.
Ag2C2 , silver carbide, is formed when acety­ Among the given compounds, the cation with
lene is passed through AgNC>3 soln. and not the highest positive charge is given by
in this reaction. AICI3 [AICI3 <--- > Al3 +3C1" ].
10. (d) The coordination number of C is limited 16. (b) pOH = - log [OH ~] = - log 1 x 10 “ 8 = 8
to 4, hence, it cannot coordinate with water
molecules which is essential to undergo hy­
drolysis. The coordination number of Si. Ge, pH +pOH = 14
and Sn can increase to 6 . pH = 14 - 8 = 6
11. (b) 12. (a) In H2S 0 4 . HNO 3 and HCIO4 . 17. (c) The pressure exerted by a gas is propor­
the central atoms, S, N, and Cl, are in their tional to the number of its molecules in the
highest oxidation states, i.e., + 6 . + 5. and + container. Suppose, the weight of methane
7 respectively. So, they can only act as oxidiz­ and hydrogen is 16g each. Mol. wt. of CH4 is
ing agents. The central N atom in HNO2 is in 16; so, 16 g methane =' N molecules of meth­
the oxidation state of + 3 which may increase ane. Mol. wt. of H 2 is 2; so, 16g of hydrogen
up to 5 or decrease. Hence, HNO2 can act as = 16/2 = 8 N molecules. The total no. of
both an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent. molecules = N + 8 N = 9N. Hence, the frac­
tion of the total pressure exerted by hydrogen
13. (b) The general osmotic pressure equation is
= 8 N / 9N = 8 / 9.
rrv = nkT, where n is osmotic pressure, v the
volume of the solution, n the number of 18. (d) Here,
moles of solute, k is equal to R. the gas con­ H + + NH4O H -- * NHT + H20 ,
stant and T is absolute temperature. From the AH = - 12.27 kcal.
nkT The neutralization may be regarded to pro­
equation, n = -- , it follows that decreases in
v ceed in two steps :
T or increase in v (by adding more solvent)
i. NH4 OH — > NH4++OH ‘ , AHj = ?
will cause osmotic pressure to decrease. Addi­
tion of solute will increase n causing osmotic ii. H ++OH " -- > H 20 , AH2 = - 13.7’kcal
pressure to increase. So, AH = AHj +AH2 *-
14. (a)
or, AHj=AH-AH2
:X:
fi:X
•• ••
: = - 12.27 - (- 13.7) - 1.43 kcal.
In boron trihalides the 19. (c) Paramagnetism of 0 2 molecule suggests
boron atom is two electron short of the inert the presence of unpaired electron (s). The
gas configuration, Hence, they can accept a conventional formula shows all electrons
pair of electrons and are. therefore, Lewis ac­ paired.
ids. They hydrolyse in water forming ‘H3 BO3 20. (b) The alkane with the given carbon chain is
and HX(BX3 +3 H 2O -- > H3 BO 3 +3HX],
ch3 the alpha carbon, and all the given aide),ydes
are only of this kind.
I
c h 3 — c — c h 3. 30. (c) With NaHC0 3 both Ca2 * and Mg2 * form
I Ca(HC0 3>2 or Mg(HC0 3 )2 . These are soluble
ch3
in water and, so, no change is observed. On
Since it has all the four H in CH4 substituted by boiling, these decompose to CaC0 3 ot
CH3 groups, (a) is correct. Neopentane is the MgC03 respectively which being white insol­
common name for this alkane and, so, (b) is uble substance, cause milkiness.
correct. The longest carbon chain consists of 31. (b) Anhydrous A1C13 produces an eledrophile
3 carbon atoms and, so, in the IUPAC system
which facilitates substitution.
it is (c). (d) is the incorrect name.
32. (d) Starch molecule is built up of a large number of
21. (a) The enthalpy of formation of
a- glucose rincp joined through oxygen atoms. The
CaC03 (s) = Enthalpy of formation of
ultimate product of its hydrolysis is cjuccse
CaO (s) + Enthalpy of formation- of C0 2 (g) -
33. (b) This test is based on the formation of NaCN
Enthalpy of the reaction for which C and N are both provided by the or­
CaCO 3 (s )-- > CaO (s) + C 0 2 (g) ganic compound. Among the given com­
= - 152 kJ - 14.0 kJ - (42kJ) = - 288 kJ. pounds, only hydrazine, N2H4 , does not
22. (b) It is only in ethyne, CH s CH, that the hy- contain carbon (it is not an organic compound).
drogen atoms can be replaced by metals, So, it does not give the test under reference al­
such as Na, Cu. and Ag. These replacement though it contains nitrogen.
reactions show the acidic character of hydro­ 34. (c) The group reagent for group III is NH4 CI
gen in ethyne. followed by NH4 OH. The purpose of adding
23. (b) A is CH 3 • COONH 4 , NH4CI is to suppress the ionization of
B is CH3 CO NH2 . NH4 OH (NH4OH <1* NH 4 ++OH ') by
C is CH3 • CN called methyl cyanide or ace-
common-ion effect so as to decrease the OH "
tonitrile.
ion concentration. At the reduced OH con­
24. (a) Distillation of mixture of Ca-acetate and
centration, the ion products of the group IV
Ca - formate yields acetaldehyde. Acetone is
metal hydroxides do not exceed their solubil­
produced by the distillation of Ca-acetate
ity products and, so their predpitation is pre­
alone. Acetic add is not formed when Ca-ace­
vented.
tate is heated alone or mixed with Ca-formate.
35. (c) DDT is dichkxo-diphenyl-trichloroethane,
25. (c) Ethylene dissolves in conc. H2SO 4 form­
(Cfch^Qte • CH.CO 3 , made by the condensa­
ing C2H 5 • HSO 4 by addition across the dou­
tion of chlorobenzene, C^HsO, and chloral,
ble bond. Benzene dissolves forming its
sulphonic add. Aniline is a base and readily c a 3 CH(OH)2 .
dissolves in adds. Hexane, an alkane does 36.(a) 37. (b) Graphite bums to give CO2 - So,
not dissolve in conc. H2SO 4 . standard enthalpy of formation of CO 2 and the
26. (d) A nudeophilic reagent acts by donating or heat of combustion when one mole of g^phite
sharing its electrons. Among the given mole­ bums are identical
cules only : NH 3 can act thus. A1C13 and BF3 38. (c) Aldehydes, being reducing agents, reduce
are electron-deficient molecules and Tollens reagent (am.AgN0 3 > to produce a
0 = C = O 3 is a saturated molecule. mirror of free silver. Ketones are not redudng
27.(a) 28.(b) 29. (d) Cannizaros reaction is given agents and do not react with Tolle-’c '•'•agent.
With the reagents (a) and (b) be h a. ehydes
by aldehydes which have no hydrogen atom on
and ketones react to give insoluble crystalline
derivatives. With (d) neither the aldehydes units are
nor the ketones react. concn.- Time" 1 = mol L~ 1 sec-
39. (a) n - Heptane contains 7 carbon atoms. Its 48. (d) This linkage is called the peptide linkage.
cyclisadon will yield a 7-carbon aromatic hy­
i 49. (d) 50. (c) Isoelectronic ions have the same
drocarbon which toluene is.
electron configurations and. therefore, the
40. (c) On exposure to sunlight and air, CHCI3 is : same number of electrons. The atomic num­
slowly oxidized to highly poisonous carbonyl 1
ber of B. C. N, O. and S are 5. 6 , 7, 8 and 16
chloride, COCI2, and HC1 rendering it unfit I respectively. The number of electrons in
for use as anaesthetic. The presence of HCl is S 0 32 - is 42; in other ions, 32.
tested with AgNOa solution
41. (b) The protons and neutrons undergo inter-
| 51.(a) 12g. of C contains 6.023 x 1023 atoms
convereions inside the nucleus through the i and 27g of Al also contains 6.023 x 1023 at­
exchange of positively and negatively charged oms. These two are gram atomic masses of
mesons, 71* and n~. The exchange of a 71* be- carbon and aluminium respectively, hence,
2 reason is a correct explanation for assertion.
tween the proton (p) and neutron (n) in a jH i
nucleus may be represented as 52.(d) Sucrose (C 12H 12O 11). is not the sweetest
in taste, hence, assertion is not correct.
p i +n2 n i + ti++ n 2 n i +p2 53.(c) it is true that potassium cannot be ob­
Similarly, the exchange of a {tT may be repre­ tained by the electrolysis of fused KCI in mol­
sented as ten CaCl2 -But the reason is incorrect because
it has nothing to doe with solvation of K in
Pi + n2 <—* p] + *7 + P 2 n i + P2 - CaCl2. it is due to the fact that the standard
42. (b) The purity of gold is 100 per cent is 24- electrode potential of these elements.
carat gold.
54 (a) Violet or blue light have maximum energy
Hence, 18-carat gold is x 100 = 75%
in visible ray. If from element first, ejection of
pure. electrons are possible even with other colour
43. (c) on burning liq H 2 will produce only of light then it can eject electrons in lower en­
H2 0 (g) ergy of light also. But for second element it
(a) is incorrect as liq. H2 is very costly since lique­ can eject its photoelectron in violet light
faction of H2 (g) involves high operational means it requires high energy ( high threshold
costs, (b) is irrelevant, (d) is not correct as energy)
higher fuels with higher calorific value tire 55. (a) It is true that cydo butane is less stable
available. than cyclopentane because in cydobutane
the bond angle is less i.e., 90° whereas in cy­
44. (d) 45.(a) 46. (c) The rotation about carb-
on-carbon bond is least hindered when it is a clopentane bond angle is 108°. Due to this
single bond. Ethene has a double bond and fact cyclobutane face more internal strain as
ethyne a triple bond. Only, ethane and hex- compared to cyclopentane. Generally speak­
achloroethane have a carbon-carbon single ing, if bond angle is less internal strain is
bond. However, the large chlorine atom in more, hence, stability is less.
hexachloroethane present steric hindrance in 56.(d) (C6 H 5— CH 2CI). Benzoyl chloride cannot
contrast to the much smaller hydrogen atoms be used in the preparation of tertiary amine.
in ethane.
For the preparation of tertiary amine aniline is
47. (d) For nth order reaction, units of required
CH3CI
k = concn/"" ^ Time- *
For zero order rate equation n = o ;
C6H5NH2------- > C6H5NHCH3
-HCl
ch 3ci 59.(c) Vinyl group i.e. — CH = <'.H2 is electron
C6H5N(CH3)2 deficient in nature that is why it cannot do­
-HCI
nate electrons, on contrast :* can withdraw
57.{c) Since HCHO contains double bond electron. Hence, reason is incorrect.
H 60 (b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but
\ CA 0 the correct explanation for assertion is;
H the Pauli's exclusion principle which states
that "No two electrons in an atom can have
Meaning one sigma bond and one 7i-bond.
all the four sets of quantum numbers identi-
Therefore, the hybridization of carbon here is
o cal" If 2s electronic configuration is existing
sp . Hence, reason is incorrect. then two electron will show all the four set of
58.(d) There is no difference in energy level be­ quantum number identical, which is impossi­
tween 2 px and 2 py, therefore, no spectral ble and violates Pauli’s exclusion principle.
lines will form. Hence, assertion is incorrect.

BIOLOGY (ANSWERS With e x p l a n a t io n s )


1. (d) The gray matter of the spinal cord is di­ 4. walls of the circulatory system
vided into two (2 ) components : motor and 5. genito-urinary system
receptor. The motor part is comprised of the 6 . spleen.
ventral and intermediolateral columns and
6 . (d) Epithelium is a group of cells forming a tis­
gives rise to the ventral roots. Ventral hom
sue. Epithelium lines the gut, the respiratory
cells supply voluntary muscles; intermediolat­
system, the genito-urinary system and forms
eral cells give rise to preganglionic sympa­
the epidermis. It, therefore, can protect, se­
thetic fibers of the thoraco-lumbar system.
crete, and absorb.
The receptor portion is located in the dorsal
hom. The white matter of the spinal cord is 7. (a) A contractile vacuole is found in fresh­
composed of nerve fibers in a network of con­ water protozoa; it periodically expels water to
nective tissue. the outside. In this manner excess water
leaves the cell. Due to its osmotic relationship
2. (d) Development in animals results from the
with its environment, water is entering and
cleavage divisions of the zygote. The zygote
the cell must maintain the water level of its
divides first into two cells, then these divide
protoplasm.
into four, and so on, until it becomes a cell
mass called the morula. Through more divi­ 8 . (d) Use your basic genetic knowledge
sions the morula becomes a hollow ball of 1. 100 % aa 2. 25 % AA, 50 % Aa, 25
cells which is called the blastula % aa
3. (a) A backcross consists of crossing a dominant 3. 100 Aa 4. 50 % Aa, 50 % aa.
phenotype with a pure homozygous recessive. 9. (b) The class Cyclostomata of the phylum
In this manner the breeder determines if the Chordata and sub-phylum Craniata are
phenotype is heterozygous or homozygous. jawless, finless, without scales or bony plates,
4. (a) This is the general body plan, a slight have a sucking mouth and possess 6-14 gill
modification as found in the annelids slits in the adult. The cyclostomes are the lam­
5. (b) Mesoderm is the middle layer of the three preys and hag-fishes.
primary germ layers. The following are con­ 10. (b) The medulla is a part of the brain stem
sidered to be of mesodermal origin ; and connects to the spinal cord at the fora­
1. connective tissue, cartilage, and bone men magnum. The following cranial nerves
are associated with the medulla, a, XII- hypo­
2 . striated and smooth muscle
glossal nerve; b, XI- spinal accessory nerve;
3. blood and lymph cells c, X—vagus nerve; d, IX — glossopharyngeal
nerve; e, VIII -- stato-acoustic nerve; and f, 16. (d) This is a definition and should be memo­
portions of the facial nerve (VII). The vagus rized
nerve (X) is the most important parasympa­ 17. (d) The percentage of white blood cells varies
thetic nerve. Stimulation of vagal fibers slows as listed
the heart rate; constricts the smooth muscles Agranular cells:
of the bronchial tree; stimulates secretion by
1. lymphocytes 20-25 %
the bronchial mucosa, and promotes peristal­
sis, gastric, and pancreatic secretions. Blood 2. monocytes 3-8 %
pressure control also involves aortic body, ca­ Granular cells:
rotid sinus, and carotid body receptor modu­ 1. neutrophils 65-75 %
lation by the glossopharyngeal (IX) and vagus 2. eosinophils 2-5 %
(X) nerves. 3. basophils 0.5 % or less.
11. (d) Alternating periods of light and darkness 18. (d) An anticoagulant is a substance that pre­
and the proportion thereof is extremely im­ vents or retards coagulation of blood. Hepa­
portant to the functioning (cycles) of plant rin is an acid mucopolysaccharide; it o c c u r
and animal life observed most abundantly in the liver. Aspirin (acetyl-
12. (b) At the time of puberty usually an increase salicylic acid) is an analgesic, antipyretic, anti-
in sex drive, beard growth, and development rheumatic compound that possesses
of a deeper voice are experienced. The exter­ anticoagulant properties, Dicumarol is a
nal genitalia is part of the organism and will trademark for bishydroxycoumarin an excel­
develop and grow as the organism does. It is lent anticoagulant.
genetically determined and is a primary char­ 19. (d) dull teeth -D sharp teeth -d
acteristic of the male dark-brown -T aJbino - 1
13. (b) Reception via afferent (sensory) receptors, chocolate -Tt
conduction via sensory fibers to the central
The male is TtDd; the female Ttdd; we want
nervous system (spinal cord), and propaga­
ttdd offspring; what is the proportion ? The
tion of the impulses to the efferent (motor)
male provides us with the following TD, Td,
system will then result in appropriate action.
tD. td. The female provides us with the fol­
Usually most reflex arcs include one associa­
lowing Td, Td, td, td. Therefore, 2/16 of the
tion neuron in the spinal cord between their
offspring will be ttdd.
afferent and efferent fibers. The medulla is not
a part of the spinal cord; it is a part of the 20. (c) Salivary secretions come readily into con­
brain, and usually reflex arcs do not utilize tact with the host when bitten by an insect
higher centers. and parasites can be transmitted via this
mode
14. (a) The peculiar features of renal circulation -
-such as the renal arteries originating directly 21. (a) Multiple alleles determine the human
from the aorta, the glomerulo-capillary ar­ blood types. The common blood types are .
rangement, and differences in calibres of the A. B, AB. and O. Red blood cells of a person
afferent and efferent vessels-indicate that classified as “Type A" contain “ Agglutinogen
blood pressure is of great functional signifi­ A" and their serum contains “Agglutinin b.*
cance for the production of urine. The vascu­ Type AB contains agglutinogens A and B but
lar component probably plays an important no agglutinins. Type O possesses no aggluti­
role in the filtration process nogens but the serum carries a + b aggluti­
nins. Rhesus (Rh) agglutinogen is present m
15. (c) Directly underlying epithelium is found a
humans and is represented by a dominant
homogenous, noncellular material, composed
gene R. The agglutinogen of an Rh positive
of reticular fibers and protein polysaccharides
fetus passes across the placenta, enters the
which serves to bind down the tissue; this
maternal blood stream and elicits the produc­
structure is the basement membrane
tion of an agglutinin (antibody) by the
mother. The agglutinin passes into the circuit
tion of the fetus and if present in sufficient level of blood sugar rises eliciting the produc­
concentration can produce agglutination, at tion of insulin which stimulates the absorption
times fatal to the developing fetus. of glucose by the cells and helps in its conver­
22. (c) The reproductive cycle is under hormonal sion to glycogen. Insulin deficiency leads to
regulation; gonadotropic hormones of the pi­ high blood sugar levels and the disease called
tuitary (anterior lobe) stimulate the ovaries to diabetes mellitus.
produce a mature egg. The pituitary and ova­
26. (c) The cause of muscle fatigue is said to be
ries have a reciprocal effect upon each other.
the accumulated anaerobically produced lac­
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) from the
tic acid. Lactic acid may later be broken
pituitary elicits estrogen production from the j
down into carbon dioxide and water for elimi­
developing follicle. When estrogen concentra- j
nation. or it may be converted into glycogen
tion reaches a certain blood level, it inhibits
and stored for future use.
FSH production. At that time the egg is dis­
charged and the cells lining the follicle come 27. (b) This is a disease which results from eating
under the influence of another gonadotropin poorly cooked pork which contains Tnchinella
LH (luteinizing hormone) which influences spiralis. Eosinophilia, nausea, fever, diarrhea
the development of the corpus luteum. The stiffness, and painful swelling of muscles are
corpus luteum produces the hormone proges­ characteristic.
terone which influences the wall of the uterus 28. (a) Tonus refers to muscular activity in which
in preparation for implantation. As the con­ a shortened condition is maintained for a pro­
centration of progesterone rises, LH produc­ longed period. Visceral muscle is the out­
tion is checked. If fertilization has occurred, standing example. The word tonus can be
the production of FSH is curtailed throughout applied to any sustained process which is the
the period of gestation through the produc­ result of probable regularly repeated excita­
tion of estrogen by the placenta and ovary. If tion.
fertilization does not occur, the cycle begins 29. (a) Anterior-posterior diameters of eyeballs
anew. vary. A long eye is considered near-sighted or
23. (d) Many activities are attributed to the hypo­ myopic: light rays come to focus before they
thalamus. Lesions of this area may produce reach the retina; therefore, a concave lens if
diabetes insipidus, obesity, sexual dystrophy, needed for correction. A short eye results in
and loss of temperature control far-sightness or hypermetropia; light rays
would come to focus in back of the retina
24. (a) The mystery of the origin of life still eludes
and, therefore, a convex lens is needed for
us. Two basic concepts are proposed: 1. Vital-
istic -a vital force created life; 2. Mechanistic - correction.
-forces of nature were instrumental. Oparin 30. (c) Blood pressure is usually measured by
suggested that the primitive atmosphere was placing the sphygmomanometer cuff around
made up of gases like methane, ammonia, the arm compressing the brachial artery and
hydrogen, and water vapor. Miller discharged vein. Maximum blood pressure •is obtained
electricity through the above environment during ventricular contraction (systole); in our
and found after a week, a variety of organic case 160. Minimum blood pressure indicates
compounds, including amino acids were pro­ ventricular rest (diastole); in our case 90
duced. Combinations of these then could
31. (a) If more than two stimuli are given to a
theoretically have led to the build-up of com­
muscle in rapid succession, a partial fusion of
plex molecules and eventually protoplasm.
all contractions results. The contractions occur
25. (c) Langerhans described the beta cells before relaxation can take place or is com­
(within the islets of Langerhans) of the pan­ pleted. If a contraction is steadily maintained
creas which produce insulin that affects the and no relaxation occurs between separate
metabolism of glucose directly. Fat and pro­ stimuli, the contraction is known as tetanus.
tein are indirectly affected. After a meed the
32. (a) A niche is defined as the position or status licle. LH stimulates the production of proges-
that an organism occupies with respect to the m terone by the corpus luteum.
other organisms with which it associates. 39. (d) Nitrogen comprises 78 % of the atmos­
33. (a) Bile is secreted by the liver, stored and phere. Denitrification by bacteria results in
concentrated in the gall bladder and poured NO3 being broken down into nitrogen and
into the duodenum. It contains bile salts, cho­ oxygen. Combustion and volcanic activity
lesterol, lecithin, fat, pigments, and mucin. It also play a part in the release of nitrogen to
aids in the emulsification, digestion, and ab­ the atmosphere. Nitrogen as N2 in the air is,
sorption of fat. It contributes to the alkaliniza- however, of no use to plants. Plants require
tion of the intestines. ions of ammonia (NH3 ), nitrites (NO2) or the
34. (d) The autonomic nervous system inner­ nitrates (NO3 ) discussed above.
vates all smooth muscle, and glands. The
autonomic nervous system is divided into a The answers to questions (40 - 42) are self -ex­
sympathetic (flight and fight) component and planatory.
parasympathetic (maintains homeostasis) 40 (d) 41.(a) 42 (a)
component. It exerts important influences on 43. (a) In order for the breeder to determine if a
the intrinsic eye musculature; skin glands; and line is genotypically pure a backcross is used.
the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, A backcross consists of crossing a dominant
and reproductive systems. Fear, rage, pain, phenotype with a pure homozygous recessive
etc., evoke sympathetic activity which mobi­ (in our case bb)
lizes the resources of the body. Gastrointesti­ 44. (d) To produce all black cows (BB or Bb, 3 out
nal activity is curtailed; heart rate and blood of 4) we must multiply
pressure increase; and coronary arteries and 3 3 3 3 81
bronchioles dilate. 4 * 4 X 4 X 4 256’
35. (a) In a parfocal optical microscope the ob­ 45. (c) To produce all gray cows (bb, 1 out of 4)
jective lenses are so constructed or mounted we must multiply
that one may change from one to another 1 1 1 1 1
and the image remains focused; the lenses “TX — X — X — X = —— _
4 4 4 4 256
have focal points in the same plane
46.(b) 47.(a) 48.(c). The staircase phenomenon
36. (d) The cell bodies of the motor (efferent) or treppe is due to a gradual increase in the
system are located in the ventral horns (gray extent of muscle contraction; a limit will be
matter) of the spinal cord and their fibers
reached after rapid repeated stimuli. Fatigue is
leave the cord via ventral (anterior) roots the decreased response of the nerve to stimu­
which join with the dorsal (sensory) roots to lation.
form a spinal nerve. If a spinal nerve were
sectioned, loss of both sensation and motor 49. (c) Mesoderm is the germ layer of origin of
the skeletal system
activity would be experienced. In this case
only motor functions were interrupted 50. (c) Ribosomes can be free floating or they
may be attached to the endoplasmic reticu­
37. (b) The cell membrane is semipermeable,
lum which is then called rough endoplasmic
can be resolved by the electron microscope, is
reticulum (RER)
about 75 A wide and appears on electron
51(b) 52.(c) 53.(c) 54.(c) 55.(d) 56.(d) 57 (b)
micrographs as two (2 ) dark lines with a light
58 (a) 59 (b) 60.(a)
space between them. Evidence indicates that
the two bordering dark lines are composed of
proteins while the middle (light) layer con­ General Knowledge
tains lipids. l.(a) 2.(c) 3 (b) 4 (b) 5 (b) 6 .(a) 7 (d) 8 (a)
38. (c) See also question 22. FSH stimulates the 9.(a) 10.(b) 11.(b) 12.(a) 13.(b) 14(c) 15.(a)
production of estrogen by the developing fol­ 16.(a) 17.(a) 28.(a) 19.(a) 20(b)

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