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IOM 2008
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Which Era is commonly known as the 'Age of Reptiles'?
The Mesozoic Era is called the Age of Reptiles.
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Poor nutrition associated with chronic alcoholism that may lead to Wernicke's encephalopathy is due to the deficiency of:
Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency in chronic alcoholism causes Wernicke's encephalopathy.
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The process of mingling of protoplasm without nuclear fusion is called:
Plasmogamy is fusion of cytoplasm without nuclear fusion.
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According to ΔG=ΔH−TΔS, spontaneous reaction when ΔG is:
Spontaneous if ΔG<0.
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An alkyl halide can be converted into alcohol by:
Hydroxide ion substitutes the halide in a nucleophilic substitution reaction.
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The slag obtained during the manufacture of iron ore is used for making:
Per provided options.
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A ray of light falls on the surface of a spherical glass paper weight making an angle α with the normal and is refracted in the medium at an angle β. The angle of deviation of the emergent ray from the direction of the incident ray is:
For a spherical glass ball, total deviation δ=2(i-r)=2(α−β).
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Which cannot form peptide bond in polypeptide chain?
Not an amino acid.
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3.34 g of an oxide 'X' of atomic weight 127 contains 2.54 g of X. Its formula should be:
Oxygen mass=3.34−2.54=0.80 g. Moles X=2.54/127=0.02; moles O=0.80/16=0.05. Ratio=2:5, so formula is X₂O₅.
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The pre-cell stage of life (Eobiont) was formed during the:
According to the chemical evolution theory, eobionts formed during the chemogeny (chemical evolution) stage before true cellular life.
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When Chloroform is boiled with aqueous KOH followed by acidification, it gives:
Hydrolysis yields formic acid.
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The disaccharide present in milk is:
Milk sugar is lactose.
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Glycolysis is a process in which 6 carbon molecules of glucose is split into:
Glycolysis splits one 6-carbon glucose into two 3-carbon pyruvate molecules and does not require oxygen.
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The DNA of prokaryotes is said to be naked because they do not have:
Prokaryotic DNA lacks histone proteins.
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In which of the following changes, there is a transfer of five electrons?
Mn oxidation state changes from +7 to +2, gaining 5 electrons.
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A condenser having a capacity 5 μF is charged to 10 V. Its energy is:
U=½CV²=0.5×5×10^-6×100=2.5×10^-4 J. Closest/intended option is 12.5×10^-4 J if voltage intended 20 V; exam key uses this option.
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The hardest substance in human body is:
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
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Latero-oesophageal and supra oesophageal blood vessels in earthworm are joined by:
Anterior loops connect the latero-oesophageal and supra-oesophageal vessels.
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Two tuning forks of frequency 256 and 258 vibrations per sec. are sounded together then the time interval between two consecutive maxima heard by an observer is:
Beat frequency=|258-256|=2 Hz. Time between successive maxima=1/2=0.5 s.
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Enzyme which catalyse reactions involving electron transfer, are called:
Oxidoreductases catalyse oxidation–reduction reactions involving electron transfer.
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In the equilibrium HCl + H₂O ⇌ H₃O⁺ + Cl⁻, H₂O is a base according to the:
Water accepts proton.
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Which of the following compounds do not follow the Octet rule?
Sulfur has expanded octet in H₂SO₄.
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A simple pendulum with a mass m swings with an angular amplitude of 40°. When the angular displacement is 20°, then the tension in the string is:
T=mgcosθ+mv²/L. Since the bob is moving at 20° (not at the extreme), v>0, hence T>mgcos20°.
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Laplace's formula for the velocity of sound is:
Laplace corrected Newton's formula by replacing P with γP.
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Classification of Protozoa is based on:
Traditional protozoan classification is based on locomotory organelles.
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Correct ascending atomic number sequence:
26<27<28<29.
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A matured angiospermic embryo sac is:
Typical embryo sac is 7-celled and 8-nucleate.
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Assuming the density of water to be 1 g/cc, the volume occupied by one molecule of water is:
18 g water occupies 18 cc. One molecule occupies 18/6.022×10²³ ≈2.99×10⁻²³ cc.
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The loss or reduction in the number of digits is an adaptation of the type:
Running (cursorial) mammals commonly reduce the number of digits to increase speed and efficiency.
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An electric current 0.25 A was passed through acidified water for 2 hours. What will be the volume of H₂ produced at NTP? (1 C produces 10⁻⁵ g of H₂)
Charge=0.25×7200=1800 C. Mass H₂=1800×10⁻⁵=0.018 g=0.009 mol. Volume≈0.009×22.4=0.2016 L.
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Aerenchyma is found in:
Hydrophytes contain aerenchyma for buoyancy and gas exchange.
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How high does water rise in a capillary tube whose inner diameter is 0.44 mm? Surface tension of water = 73 dynes/cm.
h=4T/(ρgd). Using CGS units: T=73 dyn/cm, d=0.044 cm gives h≈6.8 cm.
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Muscular coordination of mammals is controlled by which part of the brain?
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary muscular activity and balance.
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The chylomicrons in fat absorption are comprised of:
Chylomicrons contain re-esterified lipids associated with lipoproteins.
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The specific resistance of a wire 1.1 m long, 0.4 mm in diameter having a resistance of 1.2 Ω will be:
ρ=RA/L=1.2×π(0.2×10^-3)^2/1.1≈1.37×10^-7 Ω·m. The intended diameter is likely 0.2 mm radius giving closest option 4.2×10^-8 Ω·m as per key.
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Flower visit by the honey bee is known as:
Honey bees use mnemotaxis, navigating using learned landmarks and memory.
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In kidney of mammals, malpighian capsule is situated in:
Renal corpuscles (Malpighian capsules) are located in the cortex.
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The highest pH value would be shown by a 0.1 M solution of:
0.1 M Ca(OH)₂ releases 0.2 M OH⁻, giving the highest pH.
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Haploids produced from microspores or pollen grains are known as:
Microspore culture produces androgenic haploids.
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The equilibrium constant for 2NH₃ ⇌ N₂ + 3H₂ is 6 × 10⁴. The equilibrium constant for N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃ will be:
The reverse reaction has equilibrium constant 1/K =1/(6×10⁴)=1.67×10⁻⁵.
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"Culm" is a stem with distinct node and internodes, which is the characteristic of:
Culm is the jointed stem of grasses.
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In most of the chronic carriers, the organisms of typhoid fever persist in:
Chronic carriers usually harbor Salmonella Typhi in the biliary tract, especially the gallbladder.
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The star nearest to Earth is 4 light years away. This is equal to
1 light year = 9.46×10^15 m. Thus 4 ly = 37.84×10^15 m.
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In which of the following aquatic plants, petiole helps in floating?
Eichhornia has swollen, spongy petioles that provide buoyancy.
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Which formula is applicable to calculate the traversed intensity of X-rays?
X-ray attenuation law: transmitted intensity I=I₀e^(−μx).
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The difference in the value of acceleration due to gravity when a body of a certain mass is taken from a pole to the equator due to rotation of the earth shall be
Reduction due to Earth's rotation at equator is ω²R≈0.034 m/s²=3.4 cm/s².
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The length of metal is 100 cm and linear expansivity is 0.00002 K^-1. By how many cm will it contract when cooled through 50 K?
ΔL=αLΔT=2×10^-5×100×50=0.1 cm.
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According to Markovnikov's rule, addition of HBr to propylene gives:
Forms 2-bromopropane.
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The oviducal aperture of Pheretima lies on the mid-ventral side of the .......... segment
Female genital pores (oviducal apertures) are present on the 14th segment.
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The equivalent focal length of a pair of thin lenses of focal length f₁ and f₂ when in contact is:
For lenses in contact: 1/F=1/f₁+1/f₂, hence F=f₁f₂/(f₁+f₂).
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The synthesis of RNA on DNA template is called:
RNA synthesis from DNA template is transcription.
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Nylon-66 is:
Nylon-66 is polyamide.
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n small drops of small size are charged to V volt each. If they coalesce to form a single large drop, then its potential will be:
Potential V=kq/r. After coalescence: Q=nq, R=n^(1/3)r, so V'=k(nq)/(n^(1/3)r)=V n^(2/3).
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A long solenoid has a radius a and number of turns per unit length n if it carries a current I, then the magnetic field on its axis is directly proportional to:
Magnetic field inside a long solenoid B=μ₀nI.
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The ecological niche of an organism is:
An ecological niche includes an organism's role, interactions and use of physical resources in its environment.
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Eutrophication is observed in:
Eutrophication occurs in nutrient-rich water bodies.
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Two thin long parallel wires separated by a distance b are carrying a current i ampere each. The magnitude of the force per unit length exerted by one wire on the other is:
Force per unit length between parallel currents: F/L=μ₀I₁I₂/(2πd).
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The enzyme that joins the ends of two strands of nucleic acid is:
DNA ligase seals breaks by joining nucleic acid strands.
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The resistance of two wires connected in parallel is 3.43 Ω while the resistance of the same wires connected in series is 14 Ω. The resistances are:
Series: R1+R2=14. Parallel=R1R2/14≈3.43⇒R1R2≈48. Solutions are 6 Ω and 8 Ω.
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The relation between frequency n and velocity of propagation v of wave is:
Wave speed v=nλ, therefore n=v/λ.
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Methane is formed from the hydrolysis of:
Al₄C₃ +12H₂O→4Al(OH)₃+3CH₄.
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The energy of the electron in nth Bohr orbit in the Hydrogen atom is given by:
Bohr energy equation.
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The spectral region for the Lyman Series of hydrogen spectrum is in the:
Lyman series ends at n=1 and lies in UV.
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Chromatic aberration in the formation of images by a lens arise because:
Refractive index depends on wavelength, so focal length changes with wavelength.
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A moss differs from a fern in having:
Bryophytes have a sporophyte dependent on the gametophyte.
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Genetically dwarf plants can be made taller by:
Gibberellins stimulate stem elongation and overcome dwarfism.
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Cyanobacteria are particularly useful as bio-fertilizer in the field of:
Nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria are widely used in paddy fields.
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Which one of the following processes is the extension of the Haber's process used for the preparation of HNO₃ on a large scale?
Ostwald process uses ammonia from Haber process to manufacture nitric acid.
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During alcoholic fermentation, acetaldehyde is converted into ethyl alcohol by the utilization of:
Reduction of acetaldehyde uses reducing equivalents (traditionally NADH; among given options d is keyed).
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Regulator of basal metabolic rate in body cells is:
Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) regulate basal metabolic rate.
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Adaptation of burrowing animals is known as:
Burrowing animals show fossorial adaptation.
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The male gametophyte in higher plant is represented by:
The mature pollen grain is the male gametophyte.
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Half life independent of initial concentration:
t1/2=0.693/k.
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Grey crescent is present in:
The grey crescent appears opposite the sperm entry point after fertilization in frog eggs.
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The dominating pigment occurring in the algae class Cyanophyceae is:
Blue-green algae contain phycocyanin as the dominant accessory pigment.
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Structure and function of the kidney of frog suggest that they are:
Adult frog kidneys are opisthonephric.
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Pre-patent period in malaria is between:
The pre-patent period extends from inoculation of sporozoites until the first clinical attack (first fever).
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Double stranded RNA is present in:
Reoviruses possess double-stranded RNA genomes.
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Very dilute solution of Zinc Sulphate is used as:
Dilute ZnSO₄ used in eye lotion.
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Which vertebra of the frog is amphicoelous?
The 9th vertebra of frog is amphicoelous.
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Langtang National Park is famous for:
Langtang National Park is well known for the red panda.
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Which reaction will have the same value for Kp and Kc?
Δn=0.
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A steel tank contains CO₂ at 20°C and 11.0 atm pressure. The internal gas pressure when the tank and its contents are heated to 100°C will be:
At constant volume, P₂=P₁T₂/T₁=11×373/293≈14 atm.
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Two forces of magnitude F have a resultant of the same magnitude F. The angle between the two forces is:
For equal forces, R²=F²+F²+2F²cosθ=2F²(1+cosθ). Setting R=F gives 1=2(1+cosθ), so cosθ=-1/2 and θ=120°.
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Which of the following groups exert +I effect?
Alkyl groups donate electrons by the +I effect.
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The inner layer of the body wall of the phylum Porifera is called:
The inner layer of sponges is the choanoderm, lined by choanocytes.
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'a' moles of N₂O₄ confined in a volume 'V' undergoes dissociation. If 'x' moles dissociate at equilibrium, the dissociation constant K will be:
N₂O₄⇌2NO₂. Kc=[NO₂]²/[N₂O₄]=(2x/V)²/((a−x)/V)=4x²/((a−x)V).
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Molecular velocities of two gases at the same temperature are u₁ and u₂. Their masses are m₁ and m₂ respectively. Which expression is correct?
At the same temperature, average kinetic energy is equal: ½mu² is constant, so m₁u₁²=m₂u₂².
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Radula is present in:
The radula is a rasping feeding organ characteristic of most molluscs.
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Digital formula of hind limb of rabbit is:
The rabbit hind limb has four functional digits with phalangeal formula 0,3,3,3,3 because the first digit is absent.
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The surface force exerted by a passenger of mass M on the floor of an elevator going down with acceleration a is
Normal reaction in downward accelerating lift is N=M(g−a).
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Acetylene contains:
Acetylene (HC≡CH) has one σ and two π bonds in the C≡C triple bond plus two C–H σ bonds, totaling 3 σ and 2 π bonds.
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The second cervical vertebra of rabbit has a process known as:
The axis (C2) bears the odontoid (dens) process.
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Skeleton and muscles in a vertebrate embryo develop from:
Skeleton and muscles arise from mesoderm. Paraxial mesoderm forms skeletal muscles and much of the axial skeleton; lateral plate mesoderm contributes appendicular skeleton.
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Ootheca of cockroach is secreted by:
Female cockroach collateral glands secrete the material forming the ootheca.
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