AIPMT - 2015 (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) Code - E: Time: 3 Hrs General Instructions
AIPMT - 2015 (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) Code - E: Time: 3 Hrs General Instructions
AIPMT - 2015 (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) Code - E: Time: 3 Hrs General Instructions
AIPMT – 2015
(Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
Code – E
Time: 3 hrs Total Marks: 720
General Instructions:
1. The Answer sheet is inside this Text booklet. When you are directed to open the text
booklet, take out the Answer Sheet and fill in the particulars on side-1 and side-2
carefully with blue/black ball point pen only.
2. The test is of 3 hours duration and consists of 180 questions. Each question carries 3
marks. For each correct response the candidate will get 4 marks. For each incorrect
response, one mark will be deducted. The maximum marks are 720.
3. Use Blue/Black ball point pen only for writing particulars on this page/marking
responses.
4. Rough work is to be done on the space provided for this purpose in the text booklet
only.
5. On completion of the test, the candidate must handover the answer sheet to the
invigilator in the room/Hall. The candidates are allowed to take away this text booklet
with them.
6. Make sure that the CODE printed on side-2 of the answer sheet is the same as that on
this booklet, In case of discrepancy, the candidate should immediately report the matter
to the invigilator for the replacement of both the test Booklet and the Answer Sheet.
7. The candidates should ensure that the Answer sheet is not folded. Do not make any
stray marks on the Answer sheet. Do not write your roll no. anywhere else except in the
specified space in the Test booklet/Answer Sheet.
8. Use of white fluid for correction is not permissible on the Answer Sheet.
1. If force (E), velocity (V) and time (T) are chosen as fundamental quantities, the
dimensional formula of surface tension will be
(1) [E V−2 T−1]
(2) [E V−1 T−2]
(3) [E V−2 T−2]
(4) [E−2 V−1 T−3]
2. A Ship A is moving westwards with a speed of 10 km h−1 and a ship B 100 km south of A
is moving northwards with a speed of 10 km h−1. The time after which the distance
between them becomes shortest is
(1) 0 h
(2) 5 h
(3) 5 2 h
(4) 10 2h
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3. A particle of unit mass undergoes one-dimensional motion such that its velocity varies
according to
υ(x)=βx-2n
where β and n are constants and x is the position of the particle. The acceleration of the
particle as a function of x is given by
(1) -2nβ2 x-2n-1
(2) -2nβ2 x-4n-1
(3) -2β2 x-2n+1
(4) -2nβ2e-4n+1
4. Three blocks A, B and C, of masses 4 kg, 2 kg and 1 kg, respectively, are in contact on a
frictionless surface, as shown. If a force of 14 N is applied on the 4 kg block, then the
contact force between A and B is
(1) 2 N
(2) 6 N
(3) 8 N
(4) 18 N
6. Two similar springs P and Q have spring constants KP and KQ. They are stretched, first
by the same amount (case a), then y the same force (case b). The work done by the
springs WP and WQ are related as in case (a) and case (b), respectively:
(1) WP = WQ; WP > WQ
(2) WP = WQ; WP = WQ
(3) WP > WQ; WQ > WP
(4) WP < WQ; WQ < WP
mk
(1) 2 t-1/2
(2) mk t-1/2
(3) 2mk t-1/2
1
(4) 2 mk t-1/2
9. Two particles of masses m1, m2 move with initial velocities u1 and u2. On collision, one of
the particles get excited to higher level, after absorbing energyε . If final velocities of
particles be v1 and v2 then we must have
(1) m12u1 +m22u2 -ε = m12 v 1 +m22 v2
10. The rod of weight W is supported by two parallel knife edges A and B and is in
equilibrium in a horizontal position. The knives are at a distance d from each other. The
centre of mass of the rod is at distance x from A. The normal reaction on A is
(1) Wxd
(2) Wdx
(3) W(d-x)
x
(4) W(d-x)
d
11. A mass m moves in a circle on a smooth horizontal plane with velocity v0 at a radius R0.
The mass is attached to a string which passes through a smooth hole in the plane as
shown
The tension in the string is increased gradually and finally m moves in a circle of radius
R 0 . The final value of the kinetic energy is
2
(1) mv20
1 mv20
(2) 4
(3) 2 mv20
1 mv20
(4) 2
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12. Three identical spherical shells, each of mass m and radius r placed as shown in figure.
Consider an axis XX’ which is touching to two shells and passing through diameter of
third shell.
Moment of inertia of the system consisting of these three spherical shells about XX’ axis
is
11
(1) 5 mr2
(2) 3 mr2
16
(3) 5 mr2
(4) 4 mr2
13. Kepler’s third law states that square of period of revolution (T) of a planet around the
Sun is proportional to third power of average distance r between Sun and planet
i.e. T2 = Kr3
here K is constant
If the masses of Sun and planet are M and m, respectively, then as per Newton’s law of
gravitation, force of attraction between them is
GMm 2 ,hereGisgravitational constant . The relation between G and K is described as
F= r
(1) GK = 42
(2) GMK = 42
(3) K = G
1
(4) K = G
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14. Two spherical bodies of mass M and 5 M and radii R and 2 R are released in free space
with initial separation between their centres equal to 12 R. If they attract each other
due to gravitational force only, then the distance covered by the smaller body before
collision is
(1) 2.5 R
(2) 4.5 R
(3) 7.5 R
(4) 1.5 R
15. On observing light from three different starts P, Q and R, it was found that intensity of
violet colour is maximum in the spectrum of P, the intensity of green colour is maximum
in the spectrum of R and the intensity of red colour is maximum in the spectrum of Q. If
TP, TQ and TR are the respective absolute temperatures of P, Q and R, then it can be
concluded from the above observation that
(1) TP > TQ > TR
(2) TP > TR > TQ
(3) TP < TR < TQ
(4) TP < TQ < TR
16. The approximate depth of an ocean is 2700 m. the compressibility of water is 45.4
10−11 Pa−1 and density of water is 103 kg/m3. What fractional compression of water
will be obtained at the bottom of the ocean?
(1) 0.8 10−2
(2) 1.0 10−2
(3) 1.2 10−2
(4) 1.4 10−2
17. The two ends of a metal rod maintained at temperatures 100 C and 110 C. The rate of
heat flow in the rod is found to be 4.0 J/s. If the ends are maintained at temperatures
200 C and 210 C, the rate of heat flow will be
(1) 44.0 J/s
(2) 16.8 J/s
(3) 8.0 J/s
(4) 4.0 J/s
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18. A wind with speed 40 m/s blows parallel to the roof of a house. The area of the roof is
250 m2. Assuming that the pressure inside the house is atmospheric pressure, the force
exerted by the wind on the roof and the direction of the force will be
(Pair = 1.2 kg/m3)
(1) 4.8 105 N, downwards
(2) 4.8 105 N, upwards
(3) 2.4 105 N, upwards
(4) 2.4 105 N, downwards
19. Figure below shows two paths that may be taken by a gas to go from a state A to a state
C.
In process AB, 400 J of heat is added to the system and in process BC, 100 J of heat is
added to the system. The heat absorbed by the system in the process AC will be
(1) 380 J
(2) 500 J
(3) 460 J
(4) 300 J
20. A Carnot engine having an efficiency of η=101 as heat engine is used as a refrigerator.
If the work done on the system is 10 J, the amount of energy absorbed from the
reservoir at lower temperature is
(1) 100 J
(2) 99 J
(3) 90 J
(4) 1 J
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21. One mole of an ideal diatomic gas undergoes a transition from A to B along a path AB as
shown in the figure,
22. The ratio of the specific heats CP =γ in terms of degrees of freedom (n) is given by
CV
(1) 1+ 1n
(2) 1+ n3
(3) 1+ n2
(4) 1+ n2
23. When two displacements represented by y1 = a sin (t) and y2 = b cos (t) are
superimposed the motion is
(1) Not a simple harmonic
24. A particle is executing SHM along a straight line. Its velocities at distances x1 and x2
from the mean position are V1 and V2, respectively. Its time period is
x2 +x2
1
(1) 2π 2
V12 +V22
x2 -x2
2 1
(2) 2π
V12 -V22
V2 +V2
1 2
(3) 2π
X12 +X22
V2 -V2
1 2
(4) 2π
x12 -x22
25. The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe of length 20 cm is equal to the
second overtone of an organ pipe open at both the ends. The length of organ pipe open
at both ends is
(1) 80 cm
(2) 100 cm
(3) 120 cm
(4) 140 cm
26. A parallel plate air capacitor of capacitance C is connected to a cell of emf V and then
disconnected from it. A dielectric slab of dielectric constant K which can just fill the air
gap of the capacitor is now inserted in it. Which of the following is incorrect?
(1) The potential difference between the plates decrease K times
(2) The energy stored in the capacitor decreases K times
(3) The change in energy stored is 1 CV 2 1 -1
2 K
(4) The charge on the capacitor is not conserved.
27. The electric field in a certain region is acting radially outward and is given by E = Ar. A
charge contained in a sphere of radius ‘a’ centred at the origin of the field, will be given
by
(1) 4πε 0 Aa2
(2) A ε0a2
(3) 4πε0Aa3
(4) ε0Aa3
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28. A potentiometer wire has length 4 m and resistance 8 . The resistance that must be
connected in series with the wire and an accumulator of emf 2 V, so as to get a potential
gradient 1 mV per cm on the wire is
(1) 32
(2) 40
(3) 44
(4) 48
29. A, B and C are voltmeters of resistance R, 1.5R and 3R, respectively, as shown in the
figure. When some potential difference is applied between X and Y, the voltmeter
readings are VA, VB and VC, respectively, then
(1) VA = VB = VC
(2) VA VB = VC
(3) VA = VB VC
(4) VA VB VC
30. Across a metallic conductor of non-uniform cross section a constant potential difference
is applied. The quantity which remains constant along the conductor is
(1) current density
(2) current
(3) drift velocity
(4) electric field
31. A wire carrying current I has the shape as shown in adjoining figure. Linear parts of the
wire are very long and parallel to X-axis, while semicircular portion of radius R is lying
in Y–Z plane. Magnetic field at point O is
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(4) μ 0 ne
2r
33. A conducting square frame of side ‘a’ and a long straight wire carrying current I are
located in the same plane as shown in the figure. The frame moves to the right with a
constant velocity ‘V’. The emf induced in the frame will be proportional to
(1) x12
1
(2)
(2x-a)2
1
(3)
(2x+a)2
(4) 1
(2x-a)(2x+a)
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34. A resistance ‘R’ draws power ‘P’ when connected to an AC source. If an inductance is
now placed in series with the resistance, such that the impedance of the circuit becomes
‘Z’, the power drawn will be
(1) P R 2
Z
R
(2) P Z
R
(3) P
Z
(4) P
35. A radiation of energy ‘E’ falls normally on a perfectly reflecting surface. The momentum
transferred to the surface is (C = velocity of light):
E
(1) C
2E
(2) C
2E 2
(3) C
E2
(4) C
36. Two identical thin plano–convex glass lenses (refractive index 1.5) each having radius
of curvature of 20 cm are placed with their convex surfaces in contact at the centre. The
intervening space is filled with oil of refractive index 1.7. The focal length of the
combination is
(1) -20 cm
(2) -25 cm
(3) -50 cm
(4) 50 cm
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37. For a parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength ‘’, diffraction is produced by
a single lit whose width ‘a’ is of the order of the wavelength of the light. If ‘D’ is the
distance of the screen from the slit, the width of the central maxima will be
2D λ
(1) a
D λ
(2) a
Da
(3) λ
2Da
(4) λ
38. In a double slit experiment, the two slits are 1 mm apart and the screen is placed 1 m
away. A monochromatic light of wavelength 500 nm is used. What will be the width of
each slit for obtaining ten maxima of double slit within the central maxima of single slit
pattern?
(1) 0.2 mm
(2) 0.1 mm
(3) 0.5 mm
(4) 0.02 mm
39. The refracting angle of a prism is A, and refractive index of the material of the prism is
cot (A/2). The angle of minimum deviation is
(1) 180 – 3A
(2) 180 – 2A
(3) 90 - A
(4) 180 + 2A
40. A certain metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength . The
stopping potential for photo–electric current for this light is 3V0. If the same surface is
illuminated with light of wavelength 2, the stopping potential is V0. The threshold
wavelength for this surface for photo–electric effect is
(1) 6
(2) 4
λ
(3) 4
λ
(4) 6
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41. Which of the following figures represent the variation of particle momentum and the
associated de-Broglie wavelength?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
42. Consider 3rd orbit of He+ (Helium), using non-relativistic approach, the speed of
electron in this orbit will be [given K = 9 109 constant, Z = 2 and h(Planck’s constant)
= 6.6 10−34 Js]
(1) 2.92 106 m/s
(2) 1.46 106 m/s
(3) 0.73 106 m/s
(4) 3.0 108 m/s
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43. If radius of the 2713 Al nucleus is taken to be RAl then the radius of 12553Te nucleus
is nearly:
53 1/3 R
(1) Al
13
(2) 5R
3 Al
(3) 3R
5 Al
13 1/3 R
(4) Al
53
(2)
(3)
(4)
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45. Which logic gate is represented by the following combination of logic gates?
(1) OR
(2) NAND
(3) AND
(4) NOR
46. Which of the following species contains equal number of and π -bonds?
(1) HCO 3
(2) XeO4
(3) (CN)2
(4) CH2(CN)2
47. The species Ar, K+ and Ca2+ contain the same number of electrons. In which order do
their radii increase?
(1) Ar < K+ < Ca2+
(2) Ca2+ < Ar <K+
(3) Ca2+ < K+ < Ar
(4) K+ < Ar < Ca2+
48. The function of ‘’Sodium pump’’ is a biological process operating in each and every cell
of all animals. Which of the following biologically important ions is also a constituent of
this pump?
(1) Ca2+
(2) Mg2+
(3) K+
(4) Fe2+
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49. ‘’Metals are usually not found as nitrates in their ores’’. Out of the following two
(a and b) reasons which is/are true for the above observation?
(a) Metal nitrates are highly unstable
(b) Metal nitrates are highly soluble in water
(1) a and b are true
(2) a and b are false
(3) a is false but b is true
(4) a is true but b is false
50. Solubility of the alkaline earth’s metal sulphates in water decreases in the sequence :
(1) Mg > Ca > Sr > Ba
(2) Ca > Sr > Ba > Mg
(3) Sr > Ca > Mg > Ba
(4) Ba > Mg > Sr > Ca
51. Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the following pairs of elements have nearly
same atomic radii? (Numbers in the parenthesis are atomic numbers).
(1) Ti (22) and Zr (40)
(2) Zr (40) and Nb (41)
(3) Zr (40) and Hf (72)
(4) Zr (40) and Ta (73)
52. Which of the following processes does not involve oxidation of iron?
(1) Rusting of iron sheets
(2) Decolourisation of blue CuSO4 solution by iron
(3) Formation of Fe(CO)5 from Fe
(4) Liberation of H2 from steam by iron at high temperature
53. Which of the following pairs of ions are isoelectronic and isostructural?
(1) CO32- ,SO32-
(2) ClO3- ,CO32-
(3) SO32- ,NO3-
(4) ClO3- ,SO32-
54. Which of the following options represents the correct bond order?
(1) O2- >O2 >O2+
(2) O2- <O2 <O2+
(3) O2- >O2 <O2+
(4) O2- <O2 >O2+
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55. Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide have some properties in common. Which
property is shown by one of these compounds, but not by the other?
(1) forms ‘acid – rain’
(2) is a reducing agent
(3) is soluble in water
(4) is used as a food-preservative
58. Cobalt (III) Chloride forms several octahedral complexes with ammonia. Which of the
following will not give test for chloride ions with silver nitrate at 25°C?
(1) CoCl3.3NH3
(2) CoCl3.4NH3
(3) CoCl3.5NH3
(4) CoCl3.6NH3
60. The activation energy of a reaction can be determined from the slope of which of the
following graphs?
(1) In K vs. T
InK
(2) T vs.T
(3) InKvs. T1
T vs. 1
(4) InK T
62. A mixture of gases contains H2 and O2 gases in the ratio of 1:4 (w/w). What is the molar
ratio of the two gases in the mixture?
(1) 1:4
(2) 4:1
(3) 16:1
(4) 2:1
63. A given metal crystallizes out with a cubic structure having edge length of 361 pm. If
there are four metal atoms in one unit cell, what is the radius of one atom?
(1) 40 pm
(2) 127 pm
(3) 80 pm
(4) 108 pm
64. When initial concentration of a reactant is doubled in a reaction, its half – life period is
not affected. The order of the reaction is :
(1) Zero
(2) First
(3) Second
(4) More than zero but less than first
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65. If the value of an equilibrium constant for a particular reaction is 1.6 × 1012, then at
equilibrium the system will contain
(1) All reactants
(2) Mostly reactants
(3) Mostly products
(4) Similar amounts of reactants and products
66. A device that converts energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen and methane,
directly into electrical energy is known as :
(1) Fuel cell
(2) Electrolytic cell
(3) Dynamo
(4) Ni–Cd cell
67. The boiling point of 0.2 mol kg−1 solution of X in water is greater than equimolal
solution of Y in water. Which one of the following statements is true in this case?
(1) X is undergoing dissociation in water
(2) Molecular mass of X is greater than the molecular mass of Y
(3) Molecular mass of X is less than the molecular mass of Y
(4) Y is undergoing dissociation in water, while X undergoes no change
68. Which one of the following electrolytes has the same value of van’t Hoff’s factor (i) as
that of Al2(SO4)3 (if all are 100% ionized)?
(1) K2SO4
(2) K3[Fe(CN)6]
(3) Al(NO3)3
(4) K4[Fe(CN)6]
69. The number of d-electrons in Fe2+ (Z = 26) is not equal to the number of electrons in
which one of the following?
(1) s-electrons in Mg (Z = 12)
(2) p-electrons in Cl (Z = 17)
(3) d-electrons in Fe (Z = 26)
(4) p-electrons in Ne (Z = 10)
72. The Ksp of Ag2CrO4, AgCl, AgBr and AgI are, respectively, 1.1 × 10−12, 1.8 × 10−10, 5.0 ×
10−13, 8.3 × 10−17. Which one of the following salts will precipitate last if AgNO3
solution is added to the solution containing equal moles of NaCl, NaBr, NaI and Na2CrO4
(1) AgI
(2) AgCl
(3) AgBr
(4) AgCrO4
73. Which property of colloidal solution is independent of charge on the colloidal particles?
(1) Coagulation
(2) Electrophoresis
(3) Electro-osmosis
(4) Tyndall effect
74. Which of the following statements is correct for a reversible process in a state of
equilibrium?
(1) ΔG=-2.30RTlogK
(2) ΔG=2.30RTlogK
(3) ΔGo =-2.30RTlogK
(4) ΔGo =2.30RTlogK
77. In Duma’s method for estimation of nitrogen 0.25 g of an organic compound gave 40 mL
if nitrogen collected at 300 K temperature and 725 mm pressure. If the aqueous tension
at 300 K is 25 mm, the percentage of nitrogen in the compound is:
(1) 17.36
(2) 18.20
(3) 16.76
(4) 15.76
78. In which of the following compounds, the C–Cl bond ionization shall give most stable
carbonium ion?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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(2)
(3)
(4)
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84. Which of the following is the most correct electron displacement of a nucleophilic
reaction to take place
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
86. Given
87. Given
88. Biodegradable polymer which can be produced from glycine and aminocaproic acid is
(1) Nylon 2–nylon 6
(2) PHBV
(3) Buna-N
(4) Nylon 6, 6
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89. The total number of π- bond electrons in the following structure is:
(1) 4
(2) 8
(3) 12
(4) 16
90. An organic compound ‘X’ having molecular formula C5H10O yields phenyl hydrazone
and gives negative response to the lodoform test and Tollens’ test. It produces n-
pentane on reduction. ‘X’ could be:
(1) pentanal
(2) 2-pentanone
(3) 3-pentanone
(4) n-amyl alcohol
92. Read the following five statements (A to E) and select the option with all correct
statements:
(A) Mosses and Lichens are the first organisms to colonise a bare rock
(B) Selaginella is a homosporous pteridophyte.
(C) Coralloid roots in Cycas have VAM
(D) Main plant body in bryophytes is gametophytic, whereas in pteridophytes is
sporophytic
(E) In gymnosperms, male and female gametophytes are present within sporangia
located on sporophyte.
(1) (A),(C) and (D)
(2) (B),(C) and (D)
(3) (A),(D) and (E)
(4) (B),(C) and (E)
(1) Funaria
(2) Marchantia
(3) Pteris
(4) Pinus
103. The structures that are formed by stacking of organised flattened membranous sacs in
the chloroplasts are
(1) Cristae
(2) Grana
(3) Stroma lamellae
(4) Stroma
104. The chromosomes in which centromere is situated close to one end are
(1) Metacentric
(2) Acrocentric
(3) Telocentric
(4) Sub-metacentric
107. Which one of the following is not an inclusion body found in prokaryotes?
(1) Phosphate granule
(2) Cyanophycean granule
(3) Glycogen granule
(4) Polysome
109. Minerals known to be required in large amounts for plant growth include
(1) Phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, calcium
(2) Calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper
(3) Potassium, phosphorus, selenium, boron
(4) Magnesium, sulphur, iron, zinc
110. What causes a green plant exposed to the light on only one side to bend toward the
source of light as it grows?
(1) Green plants need light to perform photosynthesis
(2) Green plants seek because they are phototropic
(3) Light stimulates plant cells on the lighted side to grow faster
(4) Auxin accumulates on the shaded side, stimulating greater cell elongation there.
113. Which one gives the most valid and recent explanation for stomatal movements?
(1) Transpiration
(2) Potassium influx and efflux
(3) Starch hydrolysis
(4) Guard cell photosynthesis
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115. Which one of the following may require pollinators, but is genetically similar to
autogamy?
(1) Geitonogamy
(2) Xenogamy
(3) Apogamy
(4) Cleistogamy
119. Which of the following are the important floral rewards to the animal pollinators?
(1) Colour and large size of flower
(2) Nectar and pollen grains
(3) Floral fragrance and calcium crystals
(4) Protein pellicle and stigmatic exudates
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120. How many pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants were studies by Mendel in his
experiments?
(1) Five
(2) Six
(3) Eight
(4) Seven
121. Which is the most common mechanism of genetic variation in the population of a
sexually reproducing organism?
(1) Transduction
(2) Chromosomal aberrations
(3) Genetic drift
(4) Recombination
123. The movement of a gene from one linkage group to another is called
(1) Inversion
(2) Duplication
(3) Translocation
(4) Crossing over
125. Which body of the Government of India regulates GM research and safety of
introducing GM organisms for public services?
(1) Bio-safety committee
(2) Indian council of agricultural research
(3) Genetic Engineering Approval committee
(4) Research committee on Genetic Manipulation
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126. In BT cotton, the BT toxin present in plant tissue as pro-toxin is converted into active
toxin due to
(1) Alkaline pH of the insect gut
(2) Acidic pH of the insect gut
(3) Action of gut microorganisms
(4) Presence of conversion factors in insect gut
130. The UN conference of Parties on climate change in the year 2011 was held in
(1) Poland
(2) South Africa
(3) Peru
(4) Qatar
134. The mass of living material at a trophic level at a particular time is called
(1) Gross primary productivity
(2) Standing state
(3) Net primary productivity
(4) Standing crop
138. Which of the following represents the correct combination without any exception?
Characteristics Class
(1) Mammary gland; hair on Mammalia
body; pinnae; two pairs of
limbs
(2) Mouth ventral : grills Chondrichthyes
without operculum; skin
with placoid scales;
persistent notochord
(3) Sucking and circular Cyclostomata
mouth; Jaws absent
integument without
scales; paired appendages
(4) Body covered with Aves
feathers; skin moist and
glandular; forelimbs form
wings; lungs with air sacs
141. The terga, sterna and pleura of cockroach body are joined by
(1) Cementing glue
(2) Muscular tissue
(3) Arthrodial membrane
(4) Cartilage
I II
(a) Synapsis aligns homologous (i) Anaphase-II
chromosomes
(b) Synthesis of RNA and (ii) Zygotene
protein
(c) Action of enzyme (iii) G2-Phase
recombinase
(d) Centromeres do not (iv) Anaphase-I
separate but chromatids
move toward opposite poles
(v) Pachytene
146. A somatic cell that has just completed the S phase of its cell cycle, as compared to
gamete of the same species, has
(1) Twice the number of chromosomes and twice the amount of DNA
(2) Same number of chromosomes but twice the amount of DNA
(3) Twice the number of chromosomes and four times the amount of DNA
(4) Four times the number of chromosomes and twice the amount of DNA
149. When you hold your breath, which of the following gas changes in blood would first
lead to the urge to breathe?
(1) Falling O2 concentration
(2) Rising CO2 concentration
(3) Falling CO2 concentration
(4) Rising CO2 and falling O2 concentration
152. Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in
(1) More diluted urine
(2) More concentrated urine
(3) No change in quality and quantity of urine
(4) No urine formation
AIPMT | PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY
Paper – 2015 (Code E)
155. Which of the following regions of the brain is incorrectly paired with its function?
(1) Medulla oblongata – Homoeostatic control
(2) Cerebellum – Language comprehension
(3) Corpus callosum – Communication between the left and right cerebral cortices
(4) Cerebrum – Calculation and contemplation
156. A gymnast is able to balance his body upside down even in the total darkness because
of
(1) Cochlea
(2) Vestibular apparatus
(3) Tectorial membrane
(4) Organ of Corti
157. A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is
(1) Melatonin
(2) Calcitonin
(3) Epinephrine
(4) Cortisol
158. Which of the following does not favour the formation of large quantities of dilute
urine?
(1) Alcohol
(2) Caffeine
(3) Renin
(4) Atrial-natriuretic factor
AIPMT | PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY
Paper – 2015 (Code E)
161. Which of the following viruses is not transferred through semen of an infected male?
(1) Hepatitis B virus
(2) Human immunodeficiency virus
(3) Chikungunya virus
(4) Ebola virus
165. An abnormal human baby with ‘XXX’ sex chromosomes was born due to
(1) Formation of abnormal sperms in the father
(2) Formation of abnormal ova in the mother
(3) Fusion of two ova and one sperm
(4) Fusion of two sperms and one ovum
AIPMT | PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY
Paper – 2015 (Code E)
167. A man with blood group ‘A’ marries a woman with blood group ‘B’. What are all the
possible blood groups of their offspring?
(1) A and B only
(2) A, B and AB only
(3) A, B, AB and O
(4) O only
168. Gene regulation governing lactose operon of E. coli that involves the lac I gene product
is
(1) Positive and inducible because it can be induced by lactose
(2) Negative and inducible because repressor protein prevents transcription
(3) Negative and repressible because repressor protein prevents transcription
(4) Feedback inhibition because excess of β - galactosidase can switch off
transcription
169. In sea urchin DNA, which is double stranded, 17% of the bases were shown to be
cytosine. The percentages of the other three bases expected to be present in the DNA
are
(1) G 34%, A 24.5%, T 24.5%
(2) G 17%, A 16.5%, T 32.5%
(3) G 17%, A 33%, T 33%
(4) G 8.5%, A 50%, T 24.5%
177. The following graph depicts changes in two populations (A and B) of herbivores in a
grassy field. A possible reason for these changes is that
178. Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can
be referred to as
(1) In situ conservation of biodiversity
(2) Advanced ex situ conservation of biodiversity
(3) In situ conservation by sacred groves
(4) In situ cryo-conservation of biodiversity
180. Which of the following is not one of the prime health risks associated with greater UV
radiation through the atmosphere due to depletion of stratospheric ozone?
(1) Increased skin cancer
(2) Reduced immune system
(3) Damage to eyes
(4) Increased liver cancer
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