BIOLOGY

1. The typical ‘lub-dub’ sounds heard during heartbeat are produced due to
(A) Closure of semilunar valves
(B) Closure of bicuspid and tricuspid valves
(C) Closure of bicuspid and tricuspid valves followed by semilunar valves
(D) Opening of bicuspid and tricuspid valves followed by semilunar valves
Ans. C
2. The functional unit of contraction is a
(A) Portion of myofibril between two successive Z-lines
(B) Portion of myofibril between two successive M-lines
(C) Centre of the H-zone
(D) Centre of the I-band
Ans. A
3. Match the parts of the brain given in List I with their functions given in List II.
List I List II
(Parts of the brain) (Functions)
1. Medulla oblongata p. Body temperature
2. Hypothalamus q. Olfaction
3. Cerebral cortex r. Respiration
4. Limbic system s. Motor function
Choose the correct option from the following :
(A) 1-p, 2-r, 3-s, 4-q (B) 1-q, 2-s, 3-r, 4-p
(C) 1-s, 2-p, 3-q, 4-r (D) 1-r, 2-p, 3-s, 4-q
Ans. D
4. Hydra reproduces asexually by producing
(A) Zoospores (B) Conidia
(C) Buds (D) Gemmule
Ans. C
5. When male and female gametes are morphologically distinct, the condition is known as
(A) Homogametes (B) Heterogametes
(C) Hermaphrodites (D) Sexual dimorphism
Ans. B
6. The role of Filiform apparatus in synergids is to
(A) Protect the egg apparatus (B) Endosperm formation
(C) Guide the entry of pollen tube (D) Prevention of gamete entry
Ans. C
7. Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma of another flower of the same plant is called
(A) Xenogamy (B) Autogamy
(C) Cleistogamy (D) Geitonogamy
Ans. D

1/7
8. Match the content of List I with List II :
List I List II
1. Polyembryony p. Black pepper
2. Perisperm q. Banana
3. False fruit r. Lemon
4. Parthenocarpy s. Apple
Choose the correct option from the following :
(A) 1-r, 2-p, 3-s, 4-q (B) 1-p, 2-r, 3-s, 4-q
(C) 1-q, 2-p, 3-s, 4-r (D) 1-r, 2-s, 3-p, 4-q
Ans. A
9. Which of the following hormones is not secreted by human placenta ?
(A) Progestogen (B) hCG
(C) Estrogen (D) LH
Ans. D
10. In human females, the endometrium of uterus consists of
(A) Smooth muscle (B) Glandular layer
(C) Adipose layer (D) Cartilaginous layer
Ans. B
11. If two primary spermatocytes and two primary oocytes undergo meiosis simultaneously, what will be the
ratio of spermatozoa and ova produced at the end of the gametogenesis ?
(A) 2 : 1 (B) 4 : 1
(C) 6 : 2 (D) 1 : 2
Ans. B
12. The Government of India legalised MTP with some strict regulations in the year
(A) 1951 (B) 1961
(C) 1971 (D) 2001
Ans. C
13. The process in which a small part of the vas deferences is removed or tied up through a small incision, is
called
(A) MTP (B) Vasectomy
(C) Tubectomy (D) GIFT
Ans. B
14. Test cross in Pea plant is
(A) A cross between F2 tall plant and recessive parent
(B) A cross between F2 dwarf plant and recessive parent
(C) A cross between F2 tall plant with dominant parent
(D) A cross between two F1 plants
Ans. A
15. The genotype ratio of incomplete dominance is
(A) 3 : 1 (B) 1 : 2 : 1
(C) 1 : 1 : 2 (D) 9 : 3 : 3 : 1
Ans. B

2/7
16. Find the incorrect statement among the following :
(A) In sex linked recessive traits the gene is transmitted from unaffected carrier female to some of male
progeny
(B) Accumulation of phenylpyruvic acid in brain results in mental retardation
(C) Individuals affected by Down’s Syndrome will have congenital heart defect and are more intelligent
(D) Turner’s Syndrome is caused due to the absence of one X-chromosome
Ans. C
17. In a dihybrid cross between a true breeding round yellow seeded and true breeding wrinkled green seeded
pea plant, the ratio of segregation of round and wrinkled seed traits in F2 is
(A) 9 : 1 (B) 3 : 1 (C) 9 : 3 (D) 3 : 3
Ans. B
18. Following representation P, Q and R denote few steps of Griffith Experiment. Identify the correct one(s).
P. R strain  Inject into mice  Mice die
Q. S strain (Heat killed)  Inject into mice  Mice die
R. R strain  Inject into mice  Mice die
(A) P only (B) R only (C) P and R (D) Q and R
Ans. B
19. In tRNA the region that binds with mRNA is
(A) Anticodon loop of tRNA (B) Amino acid acceptor end of tRNA
(C) Amino acyl synthetase loop of tRNA (D) Ribosomal binding loop of tRNA
Ans. A
20. The mRNA has Untranslated Regions (UTRs)
(A) At 3’-end beyond Terminator codon
(B) At 5’-end before AUG
(C) At both 3’-end and 5’-end beyond Terminator codon and before AUG respectively
(D) AUG and Terminator codon flanks the UTR
Ans. C
21. In Structural gene, the template DNA strand has nucleotide sequences 3’-ATGCATGCATGCATGC-5’.
Find the correct and complimentary nucleotide sequence on coding strand.
(A) 5’-ATGCATGCATGCATGC-3’ (B) 3’-GCATGCATGCATGCAT-5’
(C) 5’-TACGTACGTACGTACG-3’ (D) 3’-TACGTACGTACGTACG-5’
Ans. C
22. Read the following statements :
Statement I : All vertebrates develop a row of vestigial gill slits during embryonic stage.
Statement II : Embryos always pass through the adult stages of other animals
Which of the following options is correct with reference to these statements?
(A) Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
(B) Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct
(C) Both Statements I and II are correct
(D) Both Statements I and II are incorrect
Ans. A

3/7
23. Stanley Miller simulated the conditions of pre-biotic earth using spark-discharge apparatus. Which organic
compounds were observed by him on analysing the end product of his experiment?
(A) Pigments (B) Fats
(C) Nitrogen bases (D) Amino acids
Ans. D
24. Most ape-like ancestral primate was
(A) Dryopithecus (B) Ramapithecus
(C) Australopithecus (D) Neanderthal man
Ans. A
25. The principle of vaccination is based on which property of immune system?
(A) Memory (B) Specificity
(C) Diversity (D) Plasticity
Ans. A
26. Genome of HIV replicates in the macrophages with the help of an enzyme called
(A) DNA Polymerase (B) RNA Polymerase
(C) Reverse Transcriptase (D) DNA Ligase
Ans. C
27. Read the following statements :
Statement I : Morphine is obtained by acetylation of Heroin.
Statement II : Cannabinoids are known for their effect on cardiovascular system.
Which of the following options is correct with reference to these statements?
(A) Both Statement I and II are correct
(B) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(C) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
(D) Both Statements I and II are incorrect
Ans. C
28. Mule is the result of
(A) Out-crossing (B) Cross-breeding
(C) Interspecific hybridization (D) Out-breeding
Ans. C
29. Identify the bacterial disease among the following :
(A) Brown rust of wheat (B) Tobacco mosaic disease
(C) Black rot of crucifers (D) Late blight of potato
Ans. C
30. Match the nutrients given in List I with the source in List II :
List I List II
1. Vitamin A p. Bitter gourd
2. Single cell protein q. Beans
3. Vitamin C r. Carrots
4. Protein s. Spirulina spp
Choose the correct option from the following :
(A) 1- p, 2 - q, 3 - r, 4 - s (B) 1 - r, 2 - s, 3 - p, 4 - q
(C) 1 - p, 2 - r, 3 - s, 4 - q (D) 1 - q, 2 - s, 3 - p, 4 - r
Ans. B

4/7
31. The chemical substances which are produced by some microbes which can kill or retard the growth of other
microbes are known as
(A) Statins (B) Streptokinases
(C) Cyclosporins (D) Antibiotics
Ans. D
32. Select the correct statement from the following :
(A) Methanobacterium is an aerobic bacteria found in the rumen of cattle
(B) Biogas is produced by the activity of aerobic bacteria
(C) Biogas is pure methane
(D) Activated sludge in sediment tanks is a rich source of aerobic bacteria
Ans. D
33. Which of these enzymes is required to cleave a plasmid ?
(A) Ligase (B) Endonuclease
(C) Exonuclease (D) Polymerase
Ans. B
34. DNA polymerase of Thermus aquaticus is
(A) Thermolabile (B) Thermophobic
(C) Exonuclease (D) Thermostable
Ans. D
35. If a recombinant DNA bearing gene for resistance to Ampicillin is transferred into E. coli cells, host cells
become transformed into Ampicillin resistant cells. What happens when these E. coli are grown on medium
containing Ampicillin ?
(A) Non-transformants will grow and transformants will die
(B) Non-transformants will die and transformants will grow
(C) Both non-transformants and transformants will die
(D) Both non-transformants and transformants will grow
Ans. B
36. Which of the following is based upon the principle of antigen-antibody interaction ?
(A) PCR (B) ELISA
(C) rDNA technology (D) Gel Electrophoresis
Ans. B
37. Which among the following is used to treat Emphysema ?
(A) Human Hormone   Antitrypsin (B) Human   Interferon
(C) Human protein   Antitrypsin (D) Human   Lactalbumin
Ans. C
38. Homeostasis is a condition where the organisms
(A) Maintain a constant internal environment in an everchanging external environment
(B) Do not maintain a constant internal environment
(C) Change their internal environment according to their external environment
(D) Change their internal environment when the external environment is constant
Ans. A

5/7
39. Which of the following is not a parasitic adaptation?
(A) Loss of unnecessary sense organs (B) Absence of adhesive organs or suckers
(C) Loss of digestive system (D) High reproductive capacity
Ans. B
40. Match the type of adaptation given in List I with their examples given in List II. Select the option showing
correct combination.
List I List II
(Type of adaptation) (Examples)
1. Biochemical adaptation p. Desert lizards
2. Behavioural adaptation q. Deep sea fishes
3. Physiological adaptation r. Opuntia
4. Morphological adaptation s. Kangaroo rats
(A) 1-q, 2-r, 3-s, 4-p (B) 1-p, 2-q, 3-r, 4-s
(C) 1-q, 2-p, 3-s, 4-r (D) 1-s, 2-r, 3-q, 4-p
Ans. C
41. The annual net primary productivity of the biosphere is approximately
(A) 170 billion tons (B) 55 billion tons
(C) 170 million tons (D) 55 million tons
Ans. A
42. The natural reservoir of phosphorus is
(A) Rocks (B) Soil solution
(C) Detritus (D) Atmosphere
Ans. A
43. The sequence of communities of primary succession in water is
(A) Phytoplanktons  Scrubs  Free floating hydrophytes  Rooted hydrophytes  Grasses  Trees rees
(B) Phytoplanktons  Free floating hydrophytes  Rooted hydrophytes  Trees  Scrubs
(C) Free floating hydrophytes  Scrubs  Phytoplanktons  Rooted hydrophytes  Grasses  Trees
rees
(D) Phytoplanktons  Rooted hydrophytes  Free floating hydrophytes  Reed swamps  Marsh
meadows  Scrubs  Trees
Ans. D
44. A strict protection of biodiversity hotspots could reduce the ongoing mass extinction by almost
(A) 20% (B) 25%
(C) 30% (D) 35%
Ans. C
45. Identify the incorrect match with respect to recently extinct animals and their place of extinction according
to IUCN Red List.
(A) Dodo-Mauritius (B) Quagga-Africa
(C) Thylacine-Australia (D) Steller’s Sea Cow-North America
Ans. D

6/7
46. According to the hypothesis proposed by environmental biologists, a relatively constant environment in tropics
promotes
(A) Niche specialization and lesser species diversity.
(B) Niche specialization and greater species diversity.
(C) Niche diversity and lesser species specialization.
(D) Niche diversity and greater species specialization.
Ans. B
47. In the prevention of air pollution, the role of scrubber is to remove
(A) Particulate SO2 (B) Liquid SO2
(C) Gaseous SO2 (D) Liquid SO3
Ans. C
48. Match List I wit h List II and choose the correct answer.
List I List II
1. Nitrogen rich fertilizers p. Ozone depletion
2. Carbon dioxide q. Eutrophication
3. Carbon monoxide r. Greenhouse effect
4. CFC s s. Air pollutant

(A) 1-p, 2-q, 3-r , 4-s (B) 1-q, 2-r , 3-s, 4-p
(C) 1-r, 2-s , 3-p, 4- q (D) 1-s, 2-p, 3-q, 4- r
Ans. B
49. Which of the following exhibits haplodiplontic lifecycle ?
(A) Fucus (B) Chlamydomonas
(C) Gelidium (D) Ectocarpus
Ans. D
50. Identify the phylum which shows the following characteristics :
(1) Animals are exclusively marine, radially symmetrical and diploblastic
(2) Body bears eight external rows of ciliated comb plates which help in locomotion.
(3) Digestion is both extracellular and intracellular.
(4) Reproduction only by sexual modes.
(A) Coelenterata (B) Mollusca
(C) Arthropoda (D) Ctenophora
Ans. D
51. When a flower has both stamens and carpels it is described as
(A) Asexual (B) Unisexual
(C) Bisexual (D) Dioecious
Ans. C
52. Ciliated epithelial cells are present in
(A) Kidneys (B) Intestines
(C) Blood Vessels (D) Bronchioles
Ans. D

7/7
53. Which of the following statement is correct with reference to vacuoles ?
(A) It is membrane bound and contains storage proteins and lipids.
(B) It is membrane bound and contains water and excretory substance.
(C) It lacks membrane and contains air.
(D) It lacks membrane and contains water and excretory substances.
Ans. B
54. Exoskeleton of Arthropods is made up of unique complex polysaccharide known as
(A) Hyaluronic Acid (B) Chitin
(C) Waxes (D) Cellulose
Ans. B
55. The enzyme Recombinase is required at which stage of Meiosis I ?
(A) Pachytene (B) Zygotene
(C) Diplotene (D) Diakinesis
Ans. A
56. The water potential of pure water is
(A) One (B) More than one
(C) Zero (D) Less than zero
Ans. C
57. Match the pigments given in List I with their colour in chromatogram given in List II.
List I List II
(Pigments) (Colour in chromatogram)
1. Chlorophyll ‘b’ p. Yellow orange
2. Carotenoids , q. Orange red
3. Chlorophyll 'a' r. Yellow
4. Xanthophylls. s. Blue green
t. Yellow green
Choose the correct option from the following :
(A) 1-s, 2-t, 3-r, 4-q (B) 1-t, 2-p, 3-s, 4- r
(C) l-p, 2-q, 3-r, 4-t (D) 1-t, 2-p, 3-r, 4-s
Ans. B
58. Which is the intermediate compound that links the end product of Glycolysis wit h TCA Cycle ?
(A) Acetyl CoA (B) Pyruvic Acid
(C) OAA (D) Citric Acid
Ans. A
59. Auxins : Apical dominance : : Gibberellins_______________.
(A) Adventitious shoot formation (B) Accelerates abscission
(C) Closure of stomata (D) Bolting
Ans. D
60. The term Uremia refers to
(A) Accumulation of Urea in blood. (B) Presence of Glucose in the urine.
(C) Accumulation of Uric acid in blood. (D) Accumulation of Uric acid in kidneys.
Ans. A

8/7