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NEET TEST 4

Answer Key
Physics

1) 1 2) 1 3) 3 4) 2 5) 2 6) 3 7) 4 8) 1 9) 3 10) 3

11) 1 12) 4 13) 2 14) 2 15) 3 16) 4 17) 3 18) 3 19) 2 20) 1

21) 4 22) 2 23) 2 24) 4 25) 4 26) 3 27) 3 28) 4 29) 3 30) 1

31) 1 32) 4 33) 1 34) 2 35) 4 36) 3 37) 1 38) 1 39) 1 40) 1

41) 2 42) 1 43) 3 44) 4 45) 1 46) 4 47) 3 48) 3 49) 4 50) 1

Chemistry

51) 2 52) 2 53) 1 54) 3 55) 3 56) 2 57) 4 58) 3 59) 3 60) 2

61) 4 62) 1 63) 2 64) 1 65) 1 66) 2 67) 3 68) 1 69) 2 70) 2

71) 2 72) 3 73) 3 74) 1 75) 1 76) 4 77) 3 78) 4 79) 2 80) 2

81) 2 82) 2 83) 4 84) 4 85) 3 86) 2 87) 1 88) 1 89) 1 90) 1

91) 2 92) 2 93) 2 94) 3 95) 3 96) 1 97) 1 98) 4 99) 4 100) 1

Biology

101) 3 102) 4 103) 4 104) 1 105) 2 106) 1 107) 2 108) 1 109) 3 110) 1

111) 1 112) 1 113) 2 114) 2 115) 3 116) 2 117) 4 118) 1 119) 2 120) 2

121) 3 122) 1 123) 4 124) 1 125) 4 126) 3 127) 2 128) 1 129) 1 130) 2

131) 1 132) 1 133) 3 134) 3 135) 4 136) 1 137) 2 138) 3 139) 4 140) 4

141) 2 142) 2 143) 1 144) 1 145) 2 146) 2 147) 3 148) 2 149) 3 150) 1

151) 3 152) 4 153) 1 154) 4 155) 3 156) 2 157) 1 158) 4 159) 4 160) 4

161) 1 162) 2 163) 3 164) 1 165) 3 166) 3 167) 4 168) 4 169) 3 170) 2

171) 2 172) 3 173) 4 174) 2 175) 2 176) 4 177) 2 178) 4 179) 1 180) 2
 181) 1 182) 2 183) 1 184) 1 185) 4 186) 4 187) 2 188) 3 189) 4 190) 4

191) 1 192) 1 193) 1 194) 1 195) 3 196) 2 197) 3 198) 2 199) 4 200) 3

Hint And Solutions

5. kQ
2

1. KQ 9 × 10
9
× 3.2 × 10
−7
(2) F1 =
(1) E =
2
=
2
r
2

If 25% of charge of A transferred to B then

r −2
(15 × 10 )
5
E = 1.28 × 10 N /C Q 3Q Q −3Q
qA = Q − = and q B = −Q + =
4 4 4 4
2. (1) It is electric dipole so,at large distance electric field 3Q
2

intensity k(
4
)

Kp F2 =
2 2
E = √1 + 3cos θ r
3
R 9F1
M is the point where field E is written F2 =
16
1
Here,k =
4πε0

p = q(2a)

1
6. (3) v = u + at
∴ E ∝ v − u 6 − 0
3 2
R a = = = 6 m/s
t 1
1 1
2 2
S1 = ut + at = 0 + × 6(1) = 6 − 3 = 3m
2 2

If direction of Electric field is reversed,displacement in next

1 sec
1 1
2 2
S2 = vt − at = 6 × 1 − × 6(1) = 6 − 3 = 3m
2 2

3. (3) Electric field due to line charge (1) Total displacement = S 1 − 2S2 = −3m

λ ΔS
E1 = N /C Average velocity V = = −1 m/s
2πε0 R Δt

Electric field due to line charge (2) Total distance = S + 2S 1 2 = 9m

λ Average speed = 3m/s

E2 = N /C
2πε0 R
7. 2h 2h
→ → → λ
^
λ
^ (4) t = √ ⇒ t
′
= √
E net = E 1 + E 2 = i + i a a′
2πε0 R 2πε0 R
me < mP
λ
^ ′ ′
= i N/C a > a ⇒ t < t
πε0 R

8. (1) At highest point only horizontal component of velocity

remains ⇒ u = u cos θ x

4. (2) Charge Q will be distributed over the surface of hollow (Note: At that point,u = 0 ) y

metal sphere. ux = u cos θ = 10 cos 30

∘

(i) For r << R (inside) = 5√3 ms

−1

⇒ Ein = 0 option img

(ii) For r > R (outside)
1 9. (3) Given that
Eout ∝
2
2πr 2πr
r T = ⇒ v =
v T
2 2
v sin θ
H =
2g
2 2
2πR sin θ
4R = ( )
T 2g
2 2 2
4π R sin θ
4R =
2
T 2g
 2gT
2
1/2
But here θ = 90 ∘
∴ cos θ = cos 90
∘
= 0

( ) = sin θ 2
v2
π2R and a ′
= √ ar + a
2 2

t
= √( ) + a
2

r
1/2
2
2gT
−1
θ = sin ( )
π R
2 16. (4) The path followed by the particle is a parabola, as
shown in figure. The normal acceleration at the highest
point is g.
2
1

2 2
(5 )
vo cos θ √2

ρ = = = 1.25m
g 10

10. (3) vx = at = 5 × 4 = 20

vy = g (Δt) = 10 (6 − 4) = 20

2 2 2 2
v = √vx + vy = √(20) + (20) = 20√2

17. (3) The horizontal component of velocity

vx = u = 10 m/s
vy vy
Now, tan θ = tan 45 ∘
= = ⇒ vy = 10 m/s
vx 10
11. (1) vSR = 20 m/s

vRG = 10 m/s

Let θ is the angle w.r. to due to north.

→ → →
v SG = v SR + v RG
→
∣ v ∣
RG
∣ ∣
sin θ =
∣ → ∣
∣ v
SR
∣
18. (3) (A) Comparing given equation,
y = ax − bx with the equation of projectile motion
1 2
∘
sin θ = ⇒ θ = 30 west
2
2 gx
y = x tan θ − ,
2u2 cos2 θ

we get, tan θ = a (1)

g
and 2 2
= b (2)
2u cos θ
2 2
gsec θ g(1 + tan θ)
∴ = b or = b
2 2
2u 2u
2 2
g(1 + tan θ) g(1 + a )
or u 2
= = (From(1))
2b 2b

12. (4) Given that g(1 + a )

2

TA = TB
or u = √[ ];
2b
2π 2π
ωA = &ω B =
(B) Horizontal range,
TA TB 2 2
u sin 2θ 2u sin θ cos θ
ωA TB
R = =
= = 1
g g
ωB TA
2 2
2u cos θ a

13. (2) vx = 5 − 4t, vy = 10

R = × tan θ = (From (1) and (2))
g b
2 2
ax = −4, ay = 0 u sin θ
→ (C) Maximum height, H =
a = ax ^
i + ay ^
j 2g
→ 2 2 2 2 2
2 u cos θ 2u cos θ a
a = −4^
i m/s 2 2
H = × tan θ = × tan θ =
2g 4g 4b
14. 2h 4 (From (1) and (2))
(2) t = √ = √ = 0.64 s
g (9.8) (D) From eqn. (2),
g g

Now, v =
3
=
3
= 4.7 m/s
2
u cos θ =
2
or u cos θ = √
2b 2b
t 0.64
2u sin θ 2u cos θ

15. v
2 Time of flight = = × tan θ

(3) Radial acceleration a r =

g g

r
2 g 2
Tangential acceleration a t = a = √ × a = a√
g 2b
∴ Resultant acceleration bg

a
′
= √ ar + a
2 2
+ 2ar at cos θ
So option (3) is correct
t

19. (2) The horizontal range is the same for the angles of
projection θ and (90 − θ) ∘
 2u sin θ 90 4
t1 = =
g R 10
∘
2u sin(90 − θ) ⇒ R = 225 m
2u cos θ
t2 = =
27. 2 ∘
g g 2
u sin 45
∘
2
H 2g tan 45 1
2u sin θ 2u cos θ 2 u sin θ 2
t1 t2 = × = [ ] = R (3) tan θ = =
2 ∘ ∘
= =
R 2u sin 45 cos 45 2 2
g g g g g
2 2g
2
u sin 2θ
1
where R = ⇒ θ = tan
−1
( )
g
2
Hence t 1 t2 αR (as R is constant)
20. (1) We known the equation of projectile as
x
⇒ y = x tan θ [1 − ]
R

Where x and y can be any point on the projectile we can

take (x, y) = (4m, 4m)
4 9
4 = 4 tan θ [1 − ] ⇒ tan θ =
18 7

sin θ = 9/√130

cos θ = 7/√130 28. (4) Let θ be the angle of projection.

2 2 2 2
u sin 2θ v sin θ u sin 2θ
R = H = ,R =
g 2g g

2
gR Given that
u = ⇒ u = 13.6 m/s
2 sin θ cos θ R = 2H
2 2 2
v sin 2θ 2v sin θ
21. (4) y = ax − bx
2
, for height to be maximum: =
g 2g
dy a
= 0 or a − 2bx = 0 or x = 2
dx 2b ⇒ tan θ = 2, sin θ =
2 2 √5
a a a
ymax = a ( ) − b( ) = 1
2b 2b 4b & cos θ =
√5

22. u
2
sin 2θ 2u sin θ √3 v
2
sin 2θ 4v
2

(2) R = = u cos θ [ ] = (1) ⇒ R = =

g g g g 5g

√3
T =
2u sin θ
= (2)
29. gx
2

g g (3) Compare with y = x tan θ =

2u2 cos2 θ
√3
tan θ = √3
From (1) & (2) we get θ = tan −1
( )
∘
2 ∴ θ = 60

23. (2) Horizontal component of velocity of rain drop = 30. √3v

(1) At highest point velocity will remain v cos 30
∘
or .
velocity of man = 10 km/h. 2
∘ √3p
∴ v sin 30 = 10
Therefore momentum will also remain .
⇒ v = 20km/h 2

24. (4) Given that y = cx − ax 2

31. u sin θ
2 2

(1) Maximum height H =

The angle of projection is 2g
2
dy u sin 2θ
tan θ = (x = 0) Range, R =
dx 2g
dy 2 2 2
R u sin θ u × 2 sin θ cos θ
⇒ = c − 2ax = c
∴ H = ⇒ =
dx
2 2g 2 × g
−1
⇒ θ = tan (c)
⇒ tan θ = 2
−1
25. (4) Given that R 1 = R2
⇒ θ = tan (2)

π π
θ1 = ⇒ θ2 = 32. u
2
sin 2θ
3
2 2
6
(4) Range,R =
u sin θ2 2g g
h2

h1
=
2g
×
2 2 Here g is constant and u is same for the projectiles A, B
u sin θ1
2
sin π/6
2 and C . ∴ R ∝ sin 2θ
sin θ2 1 ∘ ∘ ∘
= = = ⇒ RA : RB : RC = sin 60 : sin 90 : sin 120
2 2 3
sin θ1 sin π/3 √3 √3
RA : RB : RC = : 1 : = √3 : 2 : √3
h1
2 2
⇒ h2 =
3 Hence, R A = RC < RB

26. (3) Time of flight = 3 + 7 = 10 sec 33. x

90 = u cos θ × 4 (1)
(1) From equation of trajectory y = x tan θ [1 − ]
R

R = u cos θ × 10 (2) 6 2
⇒ 3 = 6 tan θ [1 − ] ⇒ tan θ =
24 3
 6 15 1 √5
= ⇒ = ±
2 2
x (2 − x) x √2(2 − x)

On solving, we get x = 0.775m

41. (2) Here, q 1 = 3 × 10

−6
C, q2 = 3 × 10
−6
C

34. R sin 2θ g r1
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
= i + j + k, r2 = 2 i + 3 j + 3k
(2) = g
2
= cot θ = 5 cot θ → → →
T 2
4sin θ 2
∴ r = r2 − r1
R ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Given = 5; H ence, 5 = 5 cot θ or θ = 45
∘
= (2 i + 3 j + 3k) − ( i + j + k) = i + 2 j + 2k

The distance between the two charges is

2
T

35. (4) A→ = A ^i + A ^j + A k,
^
x
→
B = B ^
i + B ^
^
j + B k y z x y z
∣→ ∣
r
2 2 2
= √(1) + (2) + (2) = 3
∣ 1∣

∴
→ →
A + B = (A + B ) ^ i + (A + B ) ^
j + (A + B
^
According to coulomb’s law,
x x y y z z) k
1 q1 q2
Ax = −Bx , Ay = −By , Az = −Bz
F = ⋅
4πε0 r2
36. (3) If the ball hits the nth step, then horizontal distance 9 × 10
9
× 3 × 10
−6
× 3 × 10
−6

−3
traversed = nh =
2
= 9 × 10 N

Here, velocity along horizontal direction = u (3)

Velocity along vertical direction = 0 42. (1) The electric field due to an infinite plane sheet of
∴ nb = ut
charge is independent of distance of point from the sheet.
1
nh = 0 + gt
2
Applying the principle of superposition of electric field, the
2
2
total electric field at p due to various plane sheets of
1
From (1) t =
nb
, ∴ nh = g × (
nb
) charge will be
v 2 u → σ 2σ σ
^ ^ ^
2 E P = (−k) + (−k) + (−k)
2hu 2ε0 2ε0 2ε0
n =
2 2σ
gb ^
= − (k)
ε0
37. (1) Let q and q be the two point charges. The force
1 2

between the charges, at a separation of d. 43. (3) Let n be the number of electrons removed from the
1 q1 q2 coin.
F =
4πε0
⋅
d2
Then, charge on coin, q = +ne
Suppose that force between the two charges become F /3, Now, qE = mg
when the charges are kept at a distance apart. Then or (ne) E = mg
−3
1 q1 q2 F mg 1.6 × 10 × 10
⋅
2
= or n = =
−19 9
= 10
8

4πε0 x 3 eE 1.6 × 10 × 10
1 q1 q2 1 1 q1 q2
or ⋅ = ( ⋅ ) 44. (4) As the forces are equal
4πε0 x
2 3 4πε0 d
2
q1 q2 q1 q2 r
or x = √3 d 2
=
2
or K d 2
= r
2
or d =
r Kd √K

38. (1) Charge of proton, q = 1.6 × 10 C −19

p
45. (1) The field produced by charge −3Q at Q is E
Distance between the protons, r = 3 × 10 m −15

3Q
The magnitude of electrostatic force between then is ∴ E =
2
qp qp
9 −19 −19 x
9 × 10 × 1.6 × 10 × 1.6 × 10
Fe = =
2
Now field at location of −3Q due to charge Q will be
4πε0 r2 −15
(3 × 10 ) Q E
′
∴ E = =
2 3
= 25.6 N x

39. (1) Let r be the distance between q and q . According to 1 2 46. (4) Here,q = ±20μC = ±20 × 10
−6
C

Coulomb's law, the force between them is 2a = 10 mm = 10 × 10

−3
m
−2
1 q1 q2 1 q1 (2Q − q1 ) r = OP = 10 cm = 10 × 10 m
F = =
∣→ ∣ −6 −3 −7
4πε0 r2 4πε0 r2 p = q × 2a = 20 × 10 × 10 × 10 = 2 × 10 m
∣ ∣
(∵ q1 + q2 = 2Q)
The electric field along BP ,
For F to be maximum as Q and r are constant,
dF
= 0 2pr
dq1
E =
d 2 2 2
[q1 (2Q − q1 )] = 0 4πε0 (r − a )
dq1

As a << r,
Hence,
Q
2Q − 2q1 = 0; = 1 6 −1
q1
= 3.6 × 10 N C

40. (1) Let the charge (−q) be placed at a distance x from

+6μC . As the resultant force on (−q) is zero.
−6 −6
(q) × 6 × 10 (q) × 15 × 10
∴ =
4πε0 × x2 4πε0 × (2 − x )
2
47. (3) In figure the field is upward. So the negatively charged
electron experiences a downward force.
eE
∴ The acceleration of electron is a e = (1)
m
The time required by the electron to fall through a distance 58. (3)
h is

2h 2hme
te = √ ( ) = √ (using (1))
ae eE

−2 −31 1/2
2 × 1.5 × 10 × 9.11 × 10
−9
= [ ] = 2.9 × 10 s
−19 4
1.6 × 10 × 2 × 10

48. (3) From work energy theorem

1
2
K. E = F . S ⇒ K. E = qEy = mv
2

2qEy
v = √
m

49. (4) When the dipole is in the direction of a uniform field

then net force is qE + (−qE) = 0
59. (3) IUPAC name of
50. (1) Self Explanatory
[Ag(H2 O) ] [Ag(CN)2 ] is
2

51. AgNO2
Diaquasilver(I) dicyanidoargentate (I)
(2) [Co(NH3 )6 ] Cl3 −−−−→ 3 mol AgCl

AgNO3
60. (2) Coordinate number = 2 (number of bidentate ligand
[Co(NH3 )5 Cl] Cl2 −−−−→ 2 mol AgCl
∴ C.N. of Ni = (2 × 3) = 6.
AgNO3

[Co(NH3 ) Cl2 ] Cl −−−−→ 1 mol AgCl

4
61. (4) Based on IUPAC rules
52. (2) [Mn(CN) 6 )]
3−
→ O. S . of Mn is (+3) 62. (1) Ni in [Ni(NH ) ] has sp 2+
3
d
2
(outer complex) having
3 6
C.N. = 6 octahedral geometry.
63. (2) Self Explanatory
64. (1) Self Explanatory

Presence of SFL (Pairing is possible) 65. (1) Only option (1) has two ions
66. (2) Only one molecule of EDTA is required as it is
hexadentate ligand.
octahedral) 67. (3) According to VBT, geometry of [Cu(NH ) ] is 3 4
+2

53. (1) Self Explanatory tetrahedral but its actual geometry is square planar.

54. (3) Only 1 centre 68. (1) Since the coordination number of Mn ion in the 2+

∴ mono nuclear complex ion is 4 , it will be either tetrahedral ( sp 3

hybridisation) or square planar (dsp hybridisation). But

2

55. (3) Configuration of Ni is [Ar]3 d 8

4 s
2

the fact that the magnetic moment of the complex ion is

Oxidation no. of Ni is ' O ' 5.9BM, it should be tetrahedral in shape rather than square

planar because of the presence of five unpaired electrons

in the d-orbitals.
CO being strong field ligand it will pair up e −
s
69. (2) EAN = 28 - 0 + 2 × 4 = 36

70. (2) Rhodium

71. (2) [(C6 H5 ) P] RhCl is Wilkinson's catalyst.
Tetrahedral and diamagnetic. 3 3

56. (2) K [Fe(CN) ] 72. (3) Self Explanatory

4 6

Fe ground state : [Ar]3d 6

4s
2
73. (3) Self Explanatory
2 + 6 0
Fe :3d 4s
74. (1) The crystal field splitting, Δ , depends upon the field
0

57. (4) EDTA is a hexadentate ligand with 4 ' O ' and two ' N ' produced by the ligand and charge on the metal ion. Some
donor atoms. ligands are able to produce strong fields in which case, the
splitting will be large whereas others produce weak fields
and consequently result in small splitting of d orbitals.
 Crystal field splitting energy increases in the order 81. (2) Given reaction is known as Carbylamine reaction.
since Cl is
3− 3+ 3− −
[Cr(Cl) ] < [Cr(NH ) ] < [Cr(CN) ]
6 3 6 6
82. (2)
weak ligand and CN is strong ligand.−

75. (1) Electronic configuration of octahedral high spin

complex (d ) 4

↑ −et
−

↑↑↑ t2g
−−−

CFSE = (−0.4 × 3 + 0.6 × 1)Δ0

= (−1.2 + 0.6)Δ∘ = −0.6

76. (4)

83. (4) Number of optical isomers = 2 (when the moleculen

has no symmetry).
Where, n = no.of chiral carbon atoms.
∗ ∗

Sec.alkylhaide CH3 − C H(Br)− C H(Br) − COOH

This reaction is an example of β-elimination No.of chiral carbons = 2

Hydrogen is removed from β-carbon and halogen from α- ∴ No.of optical isomers are = 2
n 2
= 2 = 4

carbon, hence dehydrohalgoenation reaction. Generally in E 2

84. (4) RMgX with organic compound contain active
reaction Zaitsev alkene is formed as major product (more
hydrogen gives hydrocarbon.
stable alkene).
77. (3)

Formation of A is an electrophilic addition reaction

(i) HBr → H + Br + −

(ii)

85. (3) It an example of elimination reaction.

86. (2) According to Saytzeff's rule
87. (1) Neopentyl alcohol, though is a 1 alcohol, it undergoes
+ ∘
+H →

substitution through S mechanism because of steric

N
1

hindrance due to bulky alkyl group.

88. (1)

Formation of B is a free radical addition reaction

hv
(i) HBr ⟶ H
˙ ˙
+ Br

(ii)

89. (1) Rate of Nucleophilic substitution reaction increases

with increase in strength of -IE group and number of -IE
group. −NO is strongest EWG
2
(iii)
90. (1) Diazotization, Sandmeyer reaction
91. (2) −NO group increases S
2 N
Ar
because of −R and −I
effect.
92. Hydrolysis

78. (4) Benzyl carbocation is the intermediate (2) CaOCl2 + H2 O ⟶ Ca(OH)2 + Cl2

Oxidation

79. + - CuCl CH3 CH2 OH + Cl2 ⟶ CH3 CHO + 2HCl

(2) C6 H 5 N C −−
−→ C6 H5 Cl + N2
Chlorination
2
CH3 CHO + 3Cl2 ⟶ CCl3 CHO + 3HCl

80. (2) It follows Markovnikoff's rule

 Microorganisms. There are 3 stages of treatment
i. Primary ii. Secondary and
iii Tertiary treatment.
107. (2) N → N H → N H → 2NH3 (Nitrogen) (Dimide)
93. (2) Alkyl fluorides are more conveniently prepared by 2 2 2 2 4

(Hydrazine) (Ammonia)
heating suitable chloro- or bromoalkanes with organic
fluorides such as AsF , SbF , CoF , AgF, Hg F etc. This
3 3 2 2 2 108. (1) Aspergillus niger is very good producer of Citric acid.
reaction is called Swarts reaction.
109. (3) CyclosporinA.an immunosuppressive agent is
CH3 Br + AgF ⟶ CH3 F + AgBr
commercially obtained from Trichoderma polysporum.
2CH3 CH2 Cl + Hg F2 ⟶ 2CH3 CH2 F + Hg Cl2
2 2

110. (1) Methanogens are microorganisms that produce

94. (3) methane as a metabolic by product in anoxic conditions.
111. (1) Biogas producing obligate anaerobe, methanogens
belong to domain Archaebacteria.
112. (1) Bacillus thuringiensis is used to control pest butterfly
caterpillars in cotton fields.

95. (3) 113. (2) Cryoproteins bind with epithelial cells of midgut of
the insects and ultimately leads to dead by mottling.

114. (2) Primary treatment involves basic processes to

remove suspended solid waste and reduce its
biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). This in turn
increases dissolved oxygen, which is good for aquatic
organisms and food webs.
Primary treatment can reduce BOD by 20 30% and
suspended solids by up to 60%.
96. (1) For a given alkyl group, the order of reactivity is
R − I > R − Br > R − Cl > R − F
115. (3) Yeast or Sacchromyces cerevisiae produces Ethanol
from carbohydrates by the process of Fermentation
Decreasing bond energy

This order depends on the carbon-halogen bond energy; 116. (2) Fungs Trichoderma, Baculoviruses (NPV) and
the carbon-fluorine bond energy is maximum and thus Bacillus thuringiensis are used as biocontrol agents.
fluorides are least reactive while carbon-iodine bond Rhizobium, Nostoc, Azospirillumand Oscillatoria are used
energy is minimum hence iodides are most reactive. as biofertilisers, whereas TMV is a pathogen and aphids
are pests that harm crop plants.
97. (1) Alkyl chloride or bromide undergo substitution and get
converted to any alkyl iodide on treatment with a solution 117. (4) To produce enzyme in large quantity equipment
of sodium iodide in acetone. e.g. required are bioreactors. Large scale production involves
acetone
use of bioreactors.
CH3 CH2 CH2 Br + NaI −−−−→ CH3 CH2 CH2 I + NaBr

118. (1) Fungus Trichoderma is a biological control agent

98. (4) Self Explanatory
being developed for use in the treatment of plant
99. (4) Air

CHCl3 ⟶ COCl2 Phosgene) diseases.

119. (2) Statin is obtained from a yeast (Fungi) called
100. (1) According to IUPAC rule
Monascus purpureus
101. (3) It is physical process of removal of large and small • It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme
particles from sewage through sequential filtration and responsible for synthesis of cholesterol.
sedimentation.
120. (2) Microbes are used in production of several
102. (4) The domestic sewage mixes with river water the household and industrial products_
increased microbial activity uses up dissolved oxygen Lactobacillus - Production of curd
Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Bread making
103. (4) Except Rhizobium all are free living nitrogen fixing Aspergillus niger - Citric acid production
cyanobacteria. Acetobacter aceti-Acetic acid
104. (1) Azolla pinnata is a small aquatic fern with association 121. (3) Activated sludge
of Anabaena, Anabaena has ability to fix Nitrogen in soil
and increases crop yield > 50%. 122. (1) A - Q; B - P; C - S; D - R
105. (2) Organic farming is the form of agriculture that relies 123. (4) Insect pests
on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure,
124. (1) option 1 - is paring with correct sequence given in the
vermicomposting etc., to maintain soil productivity and to
match.
control pest on a farm. It strictly limits the usage of
chemical fertilizers instead it uses biopesticides, 125. (4) Cyclosporin A that is used as an immunosuppressive
bioherbicide and bioinsecticide. agent in organ-transplant patients is produced by the
fungus Trichoderma polysporum.
106. (1) Sewage water can be purified by passing it through
sewage treatment plants with the action of Heterotrophic
126. (3) Asthma is a respiratory disorder. It is caused by 139. (4) Salmonella typhi is the causative agent. Confirmatory
foreign allergens and dust particles present in the air test = Widal test, it's based onantigen antibody reaction.
passing through te respiratory system, the pollen grains
140. (4) Colostrum has abundant IgA antibodies that provide
present in the air can cause asthmatic attacks in certain
naturally acquired passive immunity and protect the
seasons as are produced in large number in that
infant (from gastrointestinal infections) during first few
particular seasons.
months of life.
127. (2) Antibodies also called immunoglobulins constitute
141. (2) Heroin, commonly called smack and is chemically
the gamma globulin which are the part of blood proteins.
diacetylmorphine which is synthesized by acetylation of
These are secreted by activated B-cells or plasma cells.
morphine.
128. (1) Charas is the dried resinous extract from the
142. (2) Active immunity is quick and gives full response.
flowering tops and leaves of Cannabis sativa . In some
countries, it is called hashish. It is a hallucinogen, which 143. (1) Sporozoites
alters a person's thoughts, feelings and perceptions.
144. (1) A − R, B − S, C − P, D − Q
129. (1) Common cold, AIDS
145. (2) A − R, B − S, C − P, D − Q
130. (2) Preformed antibodies need to be injected to treat the
bite by a viper snake 146. (2) Autoimmune disorder is a condition where body
defense mechanism recognises its own cells are foreign
131. (1) The cell mediated immunity inside the human body is bodies. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder
carried out by T-Lymphocytes in which body attacks its own self cells.
132. (1) Hallucinogens: These are psychedelic or vision
147. (3) Non-specific type of defence present at the time of
producing drugs. These drugs have a strong effect on the
birth is termed innate immunity. Acquired immunity is
cerebrum and sense organs take the user to a world of gained by individual during their lifetime, when they
fantasy giving him false and temporary happiness.These interact with pathogen.
drugs cause hallucination (seeing objects which are
actually not present) 148. (2) The causative agent of typhoid is bacteria Salmonella
typhi.
133. (3) HIV that causes AIDS, first starts destroying Helper T-
lymphocytes 149. (3) Salmonella typhi is a pathogenic bacterium which
causes typhoid fever in human beings. Intestinal
134. (3) When the immune system cannot differentiate
perforation and death may occur in severe cases.
between self and non- self-cells then the immune system
attacks and destroys self-cells and this is called auto 150. (1) A classic case in medicine, that of Mary Mallon
immunity. nicknamed Typhoid Mary, is worth mentioning here. She
was a cook by profession and was a typhoid carrier who
135. (4) The oral polio vaccines consist of attenuated
continued to spread typhoid for several years through the
pathogens. food she prepared.
136. (1) Auto immune disease is a an illness that occurs
151. (3) Pneumonia is an infection of lungs. People with
when the body tissues are attacked by its own immune pneumonia usually complain of coughing, mucus
system. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that production, fever, shortness of breath, and / or chest
destroys memory and other important mental functions. pain. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a gram positive, alpha
Alzheimer's disease is due to deficiency of
haemolytic (under aerobic conditions) or beta haemolytic
neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It is not an auto immune
(under anaerobic conditions).
disease.Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune
disease that can cause joint pain and damage throughout 152. (4) Bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae and
your body.Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its Haemophilus influenzae are responsible for the disease
pigment cells (melanocytes). Psoriasis is a long-lasting pneumonia in humans which infects the alveoli (air filled
autoimmune disease characterized by patches of sacs) of the lungs.
abnormal skin.
153. (1) Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection which
137. (2) Heroin is commonly called as 'Smack'. Chemically it affects the alveoli of the lung. The chain of transmission
is diacetylmorphine, obtained by acetylation of morphine. is maintained by direct person to person contact, by
It is extracted from latex of poppy plant (Papaver inhaling the droplets released by an infected person or
somniferum). even by sharing clothes and utensils.
138. (3) Elephantiasis is caused by filarial worm, Wuchereria 154. (4) a) Typhoid - Salmonella typhi ; b) diphtheria-
bancrofti and it is transmitted to healthy person by Culex Corynebacterium diphtheriae ; c) cholera-Vibrio colerae ;
mosquito. It slowly develops in chronic inflammation of d) tuberculosis Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
the organs in which they live for many years, usually the
lymphatic vessels of the lower limbs. 155. (3) Diphtheria is caused by bacteria Corynebacterium
diphtheriae.
Amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica
(protozoa), Ascariasis is caused by Ascaris (an intestinal 156. (2) Diphtheria- Corynebacterium diphtheriae; leprosy-
parasite ) transmitted through contaminated food and Mycobacterium leprae; plague- Yersinia pestis;
water.Ringworms are generally caused by Fungi tuberculosis- Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
(belonging to genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and
Epidermophyton) generally acquired from soil or by using 157. (1) The causative agent for tuberculosis is
towels, clothes or even the comb of infected individuals Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
158. (4) Cholera is characterized by a sudden onset of acute 171. (2) Rupture of RBC is associated with release of toxic
watery diarrhoea that can rapidly lead to death by severe substance, haemozoin, which is responsible for chill and
dehydration.Rehydration is the corner stone of the high fever every three to four days.
treatment for cholera.
172. (3) Different species of Plasmodium (P. vivax, P. malaria
159. (4) 1) Houseflies act as mechanical carriers and serve to and P. falciparum) are responsible for different types of
transmit the amoebiasis parasite from faeces of infected malaria. Of these, malignant malaria caused by
person to food and food products, thereby contaminating Plasmodium falciparum is the most serious one and can
them. Drinking water and food contaminated by the even be fatal.
faecal matter are the main source of infection.
173. (4) When a female Anopheles mosquito bites an infected
2) Typhoid pathogens generally enter the small intestine
person, these parasites enter the mosquito's body and
through food and water contaminated with them and
undergo further development. The parasites multiply
migrate to other organs through blood.
within them to form sporozoites that are stored in their
3) Cholera is caused by Virio cholerae. These may get
salivary glands.
into healthy person with contaminated food and water
174. (2) The rupture of RBCs is associated with release of a
160. (4) Antibiotics works on bacteria or bacterial diseases
toxic substance, haemozoin, which is responsible for the
but common cold is a viral disease.
chill and high fever recurring every three to four days.
161. (1) Rhino viruses spread through droplets resulting from
175. (2) Technically the primary host of a parasite bean
cough or sneezes of an infected person, either inhaled
sexual cycle of the parasite and secondary host bears
directly or transmitted through contaminated object such
as pens, books, cups, computer keyboard, mouse, etc. asexual cycle of the parasite. So, sexual cycle of
Plasmodium is taken place in mosquito (i.e., primary
162. (2) Rhino virus infects nose and respiratory passage but host) and asexual cycle is completed in man (i.e.
not the lungs. Common cold is an upper respiratory tract secondary host).
(URT) infection. It is characterised by nasal congestion,
176. (4) Microbes include organisms which are bacteria,
soar throat, hoarseness, cough, headache and tiredness
which usually last for 3-7 days. archaea, protozoa, fungi, algae, lichens, slime moulds,
viruses, and prions.
163. (3) Small pox is caused by virus named Variola virus (ds
DNA virus) and chicken pox is caused by virus named 177. (2) Prions are the microscopic protein particles similar
Varicella zoster (ds DNA virus). to a virus, but lack nucleic acid. It is responsible for Mad
cow disease.
164. (1) Small pox is caused by Variola virus. The virus is
present in the oral and nasal discharges of the patients 178. (4) The nutritive medium for growing bacteria and many
and is ejected during the acts of coughing, sneezing, fungi in the laboratory is called culture. media. This
media contains all the essential requirements necessary
fomites and infect healthy people. Dengue is caused by
for bacterial and fungal growth such as carbon, sugar,
RNA containing Arbovirus (arthropod borne virus) of
minerals, etc. It is also called as culture medium.
flavivirus group. This virus is transmitted by the bite of
female Aedes aegypti (tiger mosquito). 179. (1) The alphabets A − E indicates, A = H ead, B = Collar,
C = End plate, D = Tail fibre, E = Tail.
165. (3) In dengue platelet, count and white blood cells
decrease in number which affects the immunity system.
This happens because of the following:
• Platelet count in dengue decreases as it suppresses
bone marrow, which is the platelet-producing area.
• Platelets count in dengue decreases because of Blood
cells affected by the disease virus damage platelets.
• Antibodies that are produced during this period leads to
massive destruction of platelets in dengue.
166. (3) Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver and can
be caused by viruses, drugs and chemical including
alcohol.
167. (4) Polio- polio virus; chicken pox- virus Varicella zoster;
small pox- Variola virus. 180. (2) Microorganisms used for production of curd/dahi are
168. (4) Malaria is caused by Plasmodium vivax, P . ovale, P. commonly called Lactic Acid Bacteria(LAB).
falciparum, P. malariae.
181. (1) Saccharomyces cerevisiae is scientific name of
169. (3) In malaria, the sporozoites are the forms of the Baker's yeast.
Plasmodium that are liberated from the oocysts in the 182. (2) The yeast, Fungi commonly used for leavening bread
mosquito, accumulate in the salivary glands, and are
is Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the yeast ferments some of
transferred to human when the mosquito feeds. the carbohydrates in the flour, including any sugar and
170. (2) Female Anopheles mosquito is vector of malaria. produces carbondioxide.
Plasmodium enters human body as sporozoites 183. (1) Coconut water is fermented to produce a drink called
(infectious form) through bite of infected female Toddy. It is a traditional drink in some parts of Southern
Anopheles. India and is obtained by tapping unopened spadix of
coconut.
184. (1) Toddy is made by fermentation of sap from Palm fungus Trichoderma polysporum.
tree.
193. (1) Statins produced by the yeast Monascus purpureus
185. (4) Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's have been commercialised as blood-cholesterol lowering
yeast is employed in making bread, beer, idli. agents. It acts by competitively inhibiting the enzyme
responsible for synthesis of cholesterol
186. (4) Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's
yeast is employed in making bread, beer, idli. 194. (1) Lipase are used in removing oil stains from the
laundry.
187. (2) Alexander Fleming while working on Staphylococci
bacteria, observed a mould growing in one of his 195. (3) Clot buster Streptokinase is produced by
unwashed culture plates around which Staphylococci Streptococcus.
could not grow.
196. (2) A] Khadi and village industries commission - Sewage
188. (3) Butyric acid is formed by butyric acidacetic acid treatment
fermentation carried out by Clostridium butyricum B] Ministry of Environment and Forest Yamuna action
plan
189. (4) Acetobacter aceti (a bacterium) is a producer of C] IPM - Biocontrol
acetic acid. Bacteria is a member of the kingdom
monera. 197. (3) A] B. thuringiensis - Caterpillar
B] Ladybird - Aphids
190. (4) Lipase are used in detergent formulation and are C] Dragonflies - Mosquitoes
helpful in removing oil stains from the laundry.
198. (2) Sewage contains large amount of Organic matter and
191. (1) Pectinases are used in enhancing juice extraction pathogenic microbes.
from fruits, clearing fruit juices, removing bitterness,
retting of fibres and also in fermentation of green coffee. 199. (4) STP treatment is carried out in two stages. They are
Pectinases are obtained from Aspergillus niger 1. Primary treatment, 2. Secondary treatment/ Biological
treatment.
192. (1) Cyclosporin A, is used as an immunosuppressive
agent in organ-transplant patients. It is produced by the 200. (3) Floating debris is removed by sequential filtration.