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1.

Which one of the following is not correct ?A. Early wood is characterised by large number of xylary elementsB. Early wood is characterised by vessels with wider cavities.C. Late wood is characterised by large number of xylary elementsD. Late wood is characterised by vessels with narrower cavities

Answer» Correct Answer - C
2.

The genetic material of a prokaryote is present in the ______________(a) Nucleus(b) Cytoplasm(c) Nucleoid(d) Plasmid

Answer» The correct choice is (c) Nucleoid

For explanation I would say: Bacteria does not contain a true nucleus. Nucleoid is a poorly demarcated region of the cell that contains the bacterial genetic material or bacterial DNA.
3.

Match the following: 1. Borane – H3BO3 2. Boric acid – Na2B4O7 .10H2O 3. Borax – Amphoteric oxide 4. Al2O3 – Boron hydride

Answer»

1. Borane – Boron hydride 

2. Boric acid – H3BO3 

3. Borax – Na2B4O7 .10H2

4. Al2O3 – Amphoteric oxide

4.

BCl3 fumes in moist air. 1. Give reason. 2. Write down a balanced equation that can reveal the answer.

Answer»

1. When water of moist air reacts with boron halide hydrogen chloride is formed which causes fumes,

2. BCl3 + 3H2O → H3BO3 + 3HCl

5.

Which of the following is not true for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?(a) Same composition of plasma membrane(b) Both contain shared metabolic pathways(c) Genetic information encoded in DNA with similar genetic code(d) Both contain Golgi apparatus for protein trafficking

Answer» Right answer is (d) Both contain Golgi apparatus for protein trafficking

The explanation is: Prokaryotic cells do not have organelles such as Golgi Apparatus. However, the composition of plasma membrane is the same. The metabolic pathways such as TCA cycle and glycolysis take place in both. Both contain DNA as the genetic material.
6.

How diborane reacts with 1. Oxygen? 2. Water?

Answer»

1. Diborane catches re spontaneously upon exposure to air. It burns in oxygen releasing an enormous amount of energy. 

B2H6 + 3O2 → B2O2 + 3H2O; ∆HΘ -1976 kJ mol-1

2. Diborane is readily hydrolysed by water to give boric acid.

B2H6 (g) + 6H2O(l) → 2B(OH)3 (aq) + 6H2(g)

7.

Which of the following is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?(a) Proteasomes(b) Plasmids(c) Lysosomes(d) Peroxisomes

Answer» Right option is (a) Proteasomes

The best I can explain: Proteasomes and protein digesting structures present in both archaebacteria and eukaryotes. Proteasomes degrade unnecessary and damaged proteins by proteolysis. Plasmids are double stranded circular DNA found in prokaryotes whereas lysosomes and peroxisomes are only found in eukaryotes.
8.

Which of the following polysaccharide is not present in the eukaryotic plant cell wall?(a) Cellulose(b) Chitin(c) Hemicellulose(d) Pectin

Answer» The correct answer is (b) Chitin

Explanation: Chitin is a polysaccharide that is present mainly in exoskeletons of Arthropods and are not a component of plant cell wall. Plant cell wall is majorly composed of cellulose, hemicelluloses and pectin.
9.

What are the different types of genetically determined blood group systems?

Answer» There are many genetically determined blood group systems like ABO, Rh, Duffy, Kidd, Lewis, P, MNS, etc.
10.

What part of the skin often referred to as TRUE SKIN?1. Dermis2. Epidermis3. Stratum corneum

Answer»

Correct option: 1. Dermis

11.

Healthy skin requires special care to maintain its health, elasticity, vibrancy and ____? 1. Color 2. Pallor 3. Dryness

Answer»

Healthy skin requires special care to maintain its health, elasticity, vibrancy and color.

12.

Pseudopeptidoglycan is a found in the cell wall of _______________(a) Fungi(b) Archaea(c) Bacteria(d) Protozoa

Answer» Correct option is (b) Archaea

For explanation I would say: Pseudopeptidoglycan is a cell wall component of some Archaea. It differs from bacterial peptidoglycan in chemical composition but has similar physical structure and function as that of bacterial peptidoglycan.
13.

What is serology?

Answer» A branch of immunology which deals with the study of antigen-antibody interactions is called serology.
14.

Name the process in which a tumour successfully spreads to the other parts of the body, grows and destroys healthy tissues.

Answer» The process by which a tumour successfully spreads to the other parts of the body, grows and destroys the healthy tissue is known as metastasis.
15.

Why male mosquito does not spread malaria?

Answer» Male mosquitoes feed only on plant sap and not blood of human beings, therefore it does not spread malaria.
16.

Biofilms are ________________(a) Thin polymeric films made of biopolymer(b) Strings of protein filaments(c) Complex, multispecies communities(d) A metabolic product for prokaryotic organisms

Answer» Right answer is (c) Complex, multispecies communities

The explanation: Prokaryotes such as bacteria were initially thought to be solitary creatures, but they are capable of living as complex communities called as biofilms. A biofilm is defined as a group of microorganisms in which cells stick or adhere to a living or non-living surface. These adherent cells become embedded within a slimy extracellular matrix composed of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS).
17.

Escherichia coli commonly inhabit the _______________ place.(a) Human endodermal layer(b) Human digestive tract(c) Human bronchioles(d) Human skin surface

Answer» Right option is (b) Human digestive tract

The explanation: Escherichia coli or E.coli is a Gram negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria. It mainly inhabits the human digestive tract and is commonly found in the lower intestinal regions of warm-blooded animals such as humans.
18.

Which antigen is present in the RH + ve person?

Answer» Antigen D is present in the Rh + ve person.
19.

Name the scientists who discovered AB blood group.

Answer» Decastallo and Sturli.
20.

Name the cell that produces lymphokines.

Answer» Correct Answer - Helper T-cells.
21.

Which cells secrete perforin and what is its function?

Answer» Killer-T cells or cytotoxic-T cells secrete perforin which produce hole in infected cells.
22.

By which process are T cells and B cells produced?

Answer» T cells and B cells are produced from the stem cells in the bone marrow, by the process of haematopoiesis.
23.

A mismatch during transfusion of blood causesA. AgglutinationB. ErythroblastosisC. HaemopoiesisD. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - A
A mismatch during transfusion of blood causes agglutination.
24.

In satellite kitchen __________ are prepared.a. Specialized dishesb. All dishesc. Beveragesd. Fast food

Answer»

a. Specialized dishes

In satellite kitchen Specialized dishes are prepared.

25.

Abnormal rise in erythrocyte count isA. LeucopeniaB. PolycythemiaC. AnaemiaD. Pneumonia

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Abnormal rise in erythrocyte count is polycythemia.
26.

Chef coat should be made of cotton because it protect’s body by absorbing ________.a. Electric shocksb. Cardiogenic shocksc. Thermal shocksd. Septic shocks

Answer»

c. Thermal shocks

Chef coat should be made of cotton because it protect’s body by absorbing Thermal shocks.

27.

A steel factory burns firewood and charcoal for heating and melting the steel? What are the possible effects on the environment?(a) Increase in global temperature (b) Decrease in global temperature (c) Increase in air pollution (d) Decrease in air pollution

Answer»

(a) & (c)

(a) Increase in global temperature

(c) Increase in air pollution

28.

Write the full form of EDII.

Answer»

The full form of EDII is Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII).

29.

In ferns, dispersal of spores takes place throughA. IndusiumB. AnnulusC. StomiumD. Both A and B

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In ferns, dispersal of spores takes place through anulus and stomium.
30.

Typhoid is caused by which bacteria: (a) Salmonella typhi (b) Vibrio cholera (c) Streptococcus (d) E.coli

Answer»

(a) Salmonella typhi

Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi.

31.

Sleep apnea is one of the symptoms of: (a) Heart attack (b) Hypertension (c) Diabetes (d) eating disorder

Answer»

(b) Hypertension

Sleep apnea is one of the symptoms of Hypertension.

32.

Diabetes is commonly known as: (a) Madhumeh (b) Honey (c) Malnutrition (d) Jaggery

Answer»

(a) Madhumeh

Diabetes is commonly known as Madhumeh.

33.

Life span of RBC is: (a) 140 days (b) 120 days (c) 240 days (d) 50 days

Answer»

(b) 120 days

Life span of RBC is 120 days.

34.

Name two compounds which retard the decomposition of `H_(2)O_(2)`.

Answer» Glycerol and acetanilide.
35.

Which of the following has the highest nucleophilicity ?A. `F^(-)`B. `OH^(-)`C. `CH_(3)^(-)`D. `NH_(2)^(-)`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
36.

Among the following anions, the order of basicity is : `overset(-)(C )H_(3)(I), overset(-)(N)H_(2)(II), OH^(-)(III),F^(-)(IV)`A. I > II > III > IVB. II > I > III > IVC. III > II > I > IVD. III > I > II > IV

Answer» Correct Answer - A
37.

The most unlikely representation of resonance structure of p-nitrophenoxide ion is:A. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
38.

Which mushroom is largely cultivated in India? a. White button mushroom b. Oyster mushroom c. Paddy straw mushroom d. All of the above

Answer»

Correct option: a. White button mushroom

39.

Amchur is prepared from a. Ripened mango b. Mature mango c. Immature mango d. Over ripe mango

Answer»

Correct option: c. Immature mango

40.

The shape of `CH_(3)^(+)` is ………….A. triangular planarB. square planarC. tetrahedralD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
41.

Most stable carbocation is:A. `CH_(3)-overset(+)CH_(2)`B. `overset(+)CH_(2)CHCl_(2)`C. `overset(+)CH_(2)CH_(2)Cl`D. `overset(+)CH_(2)-CH_(2)NO_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
42.

A vehicle, moving with a speed of y km/hr, covers x km in z hours. Which of the following is correct in respect of the statement above?1. \(y \propto \frac{1}{z}\) (x is constant)2. y ∝ x (z is constant)3. z ∝ x (y is constant)4. y ∝ z (x is constant)

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : \(y \propto \frac{1}{z}\) (x is constant)

Given:

Speed = y km/hr

Distance = x km

Time = z hours

Formula Used:

Speed = (Distance/Time)

Calculation:

y = x/z

If distance is constant 

Then, Speed ∝ 1/Time

So, x is constant

∴ y ∝ 1/z           

43.

Consider the following carbocations : (I) `C_(6)H_(5)overset(+)(C )H_(2)` (II) `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)overset(+)(C )H_(2)` (III) `C_(6)H_(5)overset(+)(C )HCH_(3)` (IV) `C_(6)H_(5)overset(+)(C )(CH_(3))_(2)` The correct sequance of the stability of these is :A. II lt I lt III lt IVB. II lt III lt I lt IVC. III lt I lt II lt IVD. IV lt III lt I lt II

Answer» Correct Answer - A
44.

A person is rowing a boat in the downstream 20 km in 30 minutes and speed of the current is 10 km/hr. Find the speed of a boat.1. 30 km/hr2. 25 km/hr3. 35 km/hr4. 22.5 km/hr

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 30 km/hr

Given:

Distance travelled in the downstream = 20 km

And the time is taken to travel the distance in the downstream = 30 minutes.

Speed of the current = 10 km/hr

Formula used:

If x is the speed of the boat and y is the speed of the current, then

Downstream speed = x + y

1 hour = 60 minutes

Speed = distance/time

Calculation:

Let the speed of a boat be x km/hr and speed of the current be y km/hr

Downstream speed = (20)/(30/60)

⇒ 20 × 60/30

⇒ 40 km/hr

Downstream speed = x + y

⇒ 40 = x + y

⇒ 40 = x + 10

⇒ x = 40 - 10

⇒ x = 30 km/hr

∴ The speed of a boat is 30 km/hr

45.

`:CH_(2)-underset(underset(..)(O: ))underset(||)(C )-CH_(3)` and `H_(2)C=underset(underset(..)( :O: ))underset("|")("C")-CH_(3)` are :A. resonating structuresB. tautomersC. geometrical isomersD. optical isomers

Answer» Correct Answer - A
46.

Which of the following statements regarding the resonance energy of benzene is correct?A. The energy required to break the `C-H` bond in benzeneB. The energy required to break the `C-C` bond in benzeneC. The energy is a measure of stability of benzeneD. The energy required to convert

Answer» Correct Answer - C
47.

Arrangements of `(CH_(3))_(3)C-,(CH_(3))_(2)CH-,CH_(3).CH_(2)-` when attached to benzyl or `n` unsaturated group in increasing order of inductive effects is:A. `(CH_(3))_(3)C- lt (CH_(3))_(2) CH- lt CH_(3)CH_(2)-`B. `CH_(3)CH_(2)- lt (CH_(3))_(2)CH- lt(CH_(3))_(3)C-`C. `(CH_(3))_(2)CH- lt (CH_(3))_(3)C- lt CH_(3)CH_(2)-`D. `(CH_(3))_(3)C- lt CH_(3)CH_(2)- lt(CH_(3))_(2)CH-`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
48.

Two groups G and G' of same order having one to one correspondence between their elements is called:1. Homomorphism2. Isomorphism3. Automorphism4. Endomorphism

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Isomorphism

Concept:

Group: 

An algebraic set G* (G is set of numbers may be set of integers, * is any mathematical binary operation ) is called a group if 

- It is closed 

- It follows associate property

- It is having an identity in a group

- It is having inverse in group

Homomorphism 

Homomorphism is a mapping f from a group (G* ) and another group (G',o) where f(a*b) = f(a) of f(b).

Example:

We have one Group (R +) which is an additive group of real numbers, and then we have another group (R0+ ,× ), which is a group of whole numbers.

We have a mapping f(x) = e x

Then f(x1 + x2 ) = e (x1 + x2) = ex1 .ex2

Clearly, this satisfies the condition of the group (R0+,× ), So there is a homomorphism.

Isomorphism

Isomorphism is a type of homomorphism. 

Along with homomorphism, another characteristic is the mapping should be one to one and onto

One One mapping means, if f(a) = f(b), then a = b

It should be onto, which means every number in G, must have a reflection in G'.

In another word, we can say they must have a one-to-one correspondence between their elements. 

An example of Isomorphism mapping is 

f (Z + ) → f (3Z + ); f(x) = 3x

Where Z is a set of integer

If f(x1) = f (x2)

3 x1 = 3 x2

x1 = x2

Also, all elements of (Z + ) for the function will have the reflection in Z + 

Explanation:

From above concepts and given examples, we can conclude that the Two groups G and G' of the same order having one-to-one correspondence between their elements is called Isomorphisam. 

So, Isomorphism is the correct option

  • Automorphism: It is the type of Isomorphic mapping done on same group. Here, in the question, it is given the mapping is between two different groups, so this cannot be the answer. 
  • Endomorphism: Endomorphism is a type of homomorphism but within the same group.
49.

Find P(1) for the polynomial 1. P(y) =y² - y +1

Answer»

p(1)=12-1+1=1

50.

2x^2 - 3x - 1 = 0 by completing the square

Answer»

Given 2x2 - 3x - 1 = 0

x2 - 3/2 x - 1/2 = 0

x2 - 3/2 x = 1/2

x2 - 3/2 x + (3/4)2 = 1/2 + (3/4)2

\({{(x-3)}\over2}^2\) = 1/2 + 9/16

\({{(x-3)}\over2}^2\) = (8+9)/16

x - 3/2 = ±\(\sqrt{17}\)/4

x = +\(\sqrt{17}\)/4 + 3/2

⇒ \(\frac{(\sqrt{17}+ 6)}4\)

x = - \(\sqrt{17}\)/4 + 3/2

⇒ \(\frac{(-\sqrt{17}+ 6)}4\)