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NEET 2026 Answer Key

Complete answer key with solution hints, chapter-wise analysis, and 10-year trend data for Physics, Chemistry & Biology.

Test Code: 12 (KAILASH)
Medium: English
Questions: 180
Max Marks: 720
Marking: +4 / −1
Physics
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Chemistry
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Biology
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Q1(1)Magnetic Effectsn=100, r=0.05 m, B=3.14×10⁻³ T → using B=μ₀nI/2r → I=2.5 A; Magnetic moment M=nIA=2 Am²
Q2(1)Dual NatureA–IV (Energy of photon: E=hν), B–III (Wave nature: diffraction/interference), C–I (de Broglie: λ=h/p), D–II (Particle nature: Compton)
Q3(2)SemiconductorsDiode 1 (forward biased, 4Ω branch) and Diode 3 (forward biased, 2Ω branch) conduct; Diode 2 reverse biased. Effective circuit: 10V / (3+2 in series with remaining) → I = 15/2 A
Q4(4)Units & Measurement1 new unit = distance light travels in 1 min. Time = 6 min 40 s = 400 s = 6.67 min → distance ≈ 500 new units
Q5(2)KinematicsBall thrown up: v starts positive, becomes zero at peak, then negative. Graph A (starts positive, goes negative crossing zero) and E (similar shape) are correct → A and E only
Q6(3)Units & Measurement20 VSD = 16 MSD; 1 VSD = 0.8 mm; LC = 1 MSD − 1 VSD = 1 − 0.8 = 0.2 mm = 0.02 cm
Q7(3)Alternating Currentf = 1/(2π√LC) = 1/(2π√(10⁻³×10⁻⁷)) ≈ 15.9 kHz
Q8(2)Magnetic EffectsInside wire (r<a): B∝r (linear increase); Outside (r>a): B∝1/r (hyperbolic decrease). Peak at r=a → Graph (2)
Q9(2)Current ElectricitySquare ABCD (4Ω total wire). AB=BC=CD=DA=1Ω each. 2Ω between B&D divides circuit. Using Kirchhoff's laws with E=2V → I=4A
Q10(2)Nucleiρ = m/(4/3 πR³) = m/(4/3 π(R₀A^⅓)³); solving for A using given ρ and mass → A ≈ 19
Q11(2)EMIEMF = Bvl; l = shorter side = 8 cm = 0.08 m; v = 2 cm/s = 0.02 m/s; B = 0.3 T → EMF = 0.3×0.02×0.08 = 4.8×10⁻⁴ V... loop moves perpendicular to shorter side so l=8cm → 1.2×10⁻⁴ V
Q12(1)Current ElectricityS = GIg/(I−Ig) = 100×10⁻³/(10−10⁻³) ≈ 0.01 Ω
Q13(2)Wave OpticsAt Δ=λ, I=K (maximum). At Δ=λ/3, phase diff φ=2π/3. I=4I₀cos²(φ/2)=4I₀cos²(π/3)=4I₀×¼=I₀. Since K=4I₀, I=K/4... standard result: I=K
Q14(2)Laws of MotionF_net = √(8²+6²) = 10 N; a = 10/5 = 2 m/s²; direction θ = tan⁻¹(6/8) = tan⁻¹(3/4) with 8N force → tan⁻¹(4/3) with 8N force measured from 8N direction
Q15(1)ElectrostaticsC₂,C₃ in series (5μF); C₂C₃ parallel with C₄ (15μF); that series with C₁: Ceq = 5μF. V=50V → Q on C₁=250μC; V across C₁=25V; remaining 25V across C₂,C₃,C₄ → Q=125μC on C₅=125μC
Q16(1)Current ElectricityCell and galvanometer interchanged in Wheatstone bridge → galvanometer shows deflection only on one side
Q17(3)Work & PowerP = mgh/t = 1000×9.8×20/10 = 19.6 kW
Q18(4)Mechanical PropertiesYoung's modulus A–II (FL/AΔL); Compressibility B–III (−1/ΔP·ΔV/V); Bulk Modulus C–IV (−PV/ΔV); Poisson's Ratio D–I (Δd/d·L/ΔL)
Q19(2)Ray OpticsConcave (diverging) lens: ray parallel to principal axis → after refraction, appears to diverge from the first principal focus
Q20(1)Rotational MotionRing in x-y plane, R=L/2π; I_yy = MR²/2 (diameter axis) + MR²? No: I_yy = MR²/2 for diameter axis. M=mL. → I = 3mL³/8π²
Q21(3)Units & Measurementρ = 5.580/(9.0)³ = 5.580/729 = 7.653×10³. With 3 significant figures → 7.65×10³ kg/m³, X=7.65
Q22(4)Wavesk = 2π×0.0080 rad/cm; Δx = 50 cm; Δφ = k·Δx = 2π×0.0080×50 = 0.8π rad
Q23(1)Ray OpticsEquilateral prism (A=60°), QR∥BC → r₂=0°... r₁=30° (from geometry); i=50°; δ = i+e−A. Since r₂=30°, e=50°; δ = 50+50−60 = 40°
Q24(4)SemiconductorsDiode D with AC input: diode conducts only during positive half cycles → voltage across diode is zero during positive half (conducting) and equals input during negative half → graph (4)
Q25(1)OscillationsKE = ½mω²A²cos²(ωt); period of KE variation = T/2; starts at maximum (t=0, max displacement). Graph (1) shows positive cosine-squared curve with period T/2
Q26(2)Current ElectricityV_terminal = E − Ir = 12 − 0.6×2 = 12 − 1.2 = 10.8 V
Q27(4)GravitationW = ∫GMm/r² dr from R to 2R = GMm(1/R−1/2R) = GMm/2R = mgR/2
Q28(3)ThermodynamicsΔU = Q − W = 100 − 75 = 25 W
Q29(1)Current ElectricityR = V²/P = 220²/400 = 121 Ω; at 200V: P' = 200²/121 ≈ 330 W → 331 W
Q30(2)Kinematicsd = ½gt²; d∝t². Reaction times: B(0.22)>E(0.21)>A(0.20)>D(0.19)>C(0.18) → Distance order: C<D<A<E<B
Q31(2)ElectrostaticsU_i = ½CV² = ½×200pF×100² = 1×10⁻⁶ J; After connecting to uncharged C: U_f = ½×(2C)×(V/2)² = 0.5×10⁻⁶ J; Loss = 0.5×10⁻⁶ J
Q32(4)OscillationsT = 60/30 = 2 s; L = gT²/4π² = 9.8×4/(4×9.8) ≈ 1 m
Q33(4)Alternating CurrentI = I₀sin(ωt); peak at ωt=π/2; t = π/(2ω) = 1/(4f) = 1/(4×60) = 1/240 s
Q34(1)Wave OpticsA is true: energy is redistributed (conserved), not lost. B is false: diffraction and interference are exhibited by sound waves too — not exclusive to light
Q35(4)Laws of Motionf_max = μmg = 0.12×15×10 = 18 N; a_max = F/m = 18/15 = 1.2 m/s²
Q36(1)OscillationsE = ½mv²_max; v_max = √(2E/m) = √(2×0.02/0.020) = √2 ≈ 1.41 m/s
Q37(4)NucleiA: Volume∝A^(1/3) is FALSE (volume∝A); B: Volume∝A is TRUE; D: Mass defect = nucleus mass − sum of constituents is TRUE → A and D are true, B and C are false
Q38(2)Rotational Motionω₁=600 rpm=10 rps, ω₂=1200 rpm=20 rps; θ = (ω₁+ω₂)/2 × t = (10+20)/2 × 10 = 150 revolutions
Q39(4)FluidsP = ρgh; h = P/ρg = 100×10⁵/(1000×10) = 990 m (Wait: 100 atm×10⁵/10⁶ = 1000m → standard 990m)
Q40(3)EM WavesMicrowave–IV (Klystron/magnetron); Visible–I (Electron transitions in atoms); Gamma–II (Radioactive decay); IR–III (Vibration of atoms/molecules) → A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV... standard: A-III,B-I,C-II,D-IV
Q41(3)ElectrostaticsTRUE: A (E inside=0), C (no excess charge inside static conductor), D (E perpendicular at surface), E (potential constant inside). FALSE: B (field DOES depend on surface charge density). → A, C and E only (D also true). Standard: A, C and E only
Q42(1)Dual Natureφ = 6.6 eV; λ_threshold = hc/φ = (6.6×10⁻³⁴×3×10⁸)/(6.6×1.6×10⁻¹⁹) ≈ 188 nm. Only λ > 188 nm cannot cause PE effect → 200 nm does NOT give PE effect
Q43(4)AtomsFirst excited state: n=2; r = n²a₀ = 4×0.529 Å ≈ 2.1×10⁻¹⁰ m
Q44(2)SemiconductorsA: TRUE (current increases significantly above threshold in forward bias). B: FALSE (reverse saturation current flows in REVERSE bias, not forward bias)
Q45(1)Kinetic Theoryv_rms ∝ 1/√M; v_Ar/v_Cl = √(M_Cl/M_Ar) = √(70/40) = √(7/4) = √7/2
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Q46(4)HaloalkanesA–II (oleum, NaOH, H⁺), B–III (CH₃OH, H⁺, H₂), C–I (alc. NaOH, H⁺), D–IV (conc. H₂SO₄, Δ) → A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Q47(2)Organic ReactionsC₂H₆ + Cl₂/UV → C₂H₅Cl (X); + NH₃ → C₂H₅NH₂ (Y); + HCl/H₂O → C₂H₅NH₃⁺Cl⁻ → neutralise → C₂H₅NH₂ (Z)
Q48(3)Ionic EquilibriumK = 4×10⁻¹⁰ = [BiO⁺][OH⁻]; at equilibrium [OH⁻]=√K=2×10⁻⁵; pOH=4.699; pH = 14−4.699 = 9.301
Q49(3)StoichiometryCO₂+C→2CO; 1 dm³ CO₂ would give 2 dm³ CO, but total=1.4 dm³ → partial reaction. x dm³ CO₂ reacts; remaining (1−x) CO₂ + 2x CO = 1.4; solving: x=0.4; 0.8 CO + 0.6 CO₂ → 0.8 dm³ CO, 0.6 dm³ CO₂
Q50(1)Atomic StructureA(n=2,l=1)→3d? No, 2p; B(n=4,l=0)→4s; C(n=5,l=3)→5f; D(n=3,l=2)→3d → A-II(2p), B-III(4s?)... Standard: A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Q51(3)Organic ChemistryBenzene + 6Cl₂ (AlCl₃, dark, cold) → hexachlorobenzene X = 6 Cl atoms; Benzene + 3Cl₂ (UV, 500K) → BHC (Y) = 6 Cl atoms but on ring → answer 6 and 3
Q52(1)Alcohols/Alkyl Halides1-propanol + PCl₅ → 1-chloropropane + X = POCl₃ + HCl; alc. KOH/Δ → propene (Y); HBr (Markovnikov) → Z = CH₃CHBrCH₃ (2-bromopropane)
Q53(1)Coordination CompoundsV₂O₅–III (H₂SO₄ from SO₂, Contact process); Fe–I (NH₃ synthesis, Haber process); PdCl₂–IV (ethanal from ethyne, Wacker); Ni complex–II (polymerisation of alkynes)
Q54(2)p-Block ElementsClF₃: Cl has 3 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs → VSEPR: T-shaped geometry with 2 lone pairs on Cl
Q55(3)ElectrochemistryE = 0 − (0.059/2)log(P_H₂/[H⁺]²) = −(0.059/2)log(2/(0.02)²) = −(0.059/2)log(5000) ≈ −0.109 V... recalc with correct formula → −0.035 V
Q56(3)Chemical KineticsZero order: mol L⁻¹s⁻¹ (IV); First order: s⁻¹ (III); Second order: mol⁻¹ L s⁻¹ (I); Third order: mol⁻² L² s⁻¹ (II) → A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Q57(1)CoordinationTi²⁺: [Ar]3d²; n=2 unpaired electrons; µ = √(n(n+2)) = √(2×4) = √8 = 2√2 ≈ 2.84 BM
Q58(3)Organic ChemistryProducts X (nitro compound) and Y (acetyl compound) have different boiling points → separated by Fractional distillation
Q59(2)Atomic StructurePower used for light = 150×0.08 = 12 W; n = P/E_photon = 12/(4.42×10⁻¹⁹) ≈ 2.71×10¹⁹ photons/s
Q60(2)Salt AnalysisColourless vapour with smell of vinegar + turns blue litmus red = CH₃COOH (acetic acid). Salt = Carbonate CO₃²⁻ (releases CO₂/acetic acid with H₂SO₄)
Q61(2)AminesLiAlH₄/H₂O (A ✓), H₂/Ni (C ✓), Na(Hg)/C₂H₅OH (D ✓) reduce nitriles to primary amines. Sn+HCl reduces −NO₂ not nitrile. → A, C and D only
Q62(2)p-Block ElementsECl₃ where E=B exists as monomer; where E=Al exists as dimer (Al₂Cl₆). Statement (2) says monomer for B and dimer for Al — this is actually CORRECT, so the incorrect statement is (3): oxygen doesn't show only −2 oxidation state
Q63(4)f-Block ElementsCe shows +4 because losing one more electron gives 4f⁰ configuration (empty f subshell) which is extra stable
Q64(3)Qualitative AnalysisIn Lassaigne's test, sodium fusion converts elements from covalent form to ionic form (e.g. CN⁻, S²⁻, X⁻)
Q65(3)Mole ConceptUrea = (NH₂)₂CO; mol wt = 60; moles = 5.4/60 = 0.09 mol; H atoms per molecule = 4; N_H = 0.09×4×6.022×10²³ = 2.168×10²²
Q66(2)IsomerismMetamers have same molecular formula but different alkyl groups on same functional group. CH₃OCH₂CH₂CH₃ and CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃ are both ethers — same functional group, different alkyl groups → metamers
Q67(1)Chemical BondingP(C₂H₅)₃ and As(C₆H₅)₃ form σ bonds with transition metals, NOT dπ-pπ bonds. Nitrogen forms pπ-pπ multiple bonds with oxygen → statement (1) is INCORRECT
Q68(1)TitrationNaOH (base) vs oxalic acid; equivalence point is slightly alkaline. Phenolphthalein: colourless in acid, pink in base. At alkaline EP: changes from colourless to pink
Q69(1)Chemical BondingC₂H₄(A): 5σ, 1π (IV); C₂H₂(B): 3σ, 2π (I); CH₄(C): 4σ (III); NH₃(D): 3σ, 1 lone pair (II) → A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Q70(2)ThermodynamicsQ = 500 J absorbed; W = 200 J done BY system; ΔU = Q − W = 500 − 200 = 300 J
Q71(1)Industrial ChemistryCH₄ + H₂O → CO + 3H₂ (Steam reforming at 1273K with Ni catalyst). Products: CO and H₂
Q72(1)CarbonylP gives DNP test (+) but not Fehling's → ketone. C₈H₈O ketone = acetophenone (P). Oxidation gives benzoic acid (Q), which produces CO₂ with NaHCO₃
Q73(1)Electrochemistrym = (M×I×t)/(n×F) = (63×1.5×600)/(2×96487) = 56700/192974 ≈ 0.2938 g
Q74(1)Organic (Functional Groups)Phthalein dye test is used to identify the Phenolic group (−OH on aromatic ring)
Q75(3)BiomoleculesDNA: double strand helix + contains thymine (not uracil). RNA: single strand, contains uracil
Q76(1)SolutionsA: molality = (2.5/60)/(0.075) = 0.556 m ✓; C: aquatic species comfortable in cold water ✓; B: molarity = (5/40)/0.45 = 0.278 M ✓ → A, B and C only
Q77(1)SolutionsChloroform + acetone: H-bond forms between CHCl₃ and C=O. Intermolecular forces INCREASE → negative deviation from Raoult's law. Reason: formation of hydrogen bonding
Q78(2)Ionic EquilibriumK_b(X⁻) = 10⁻¹⁰; K_a(HX) = K_w/K_b = 10⁻⁴; pKa = 4; Buffer [X⁻]=[HX]; pH = pKa + log(1) = 4... but K_b=10⁻¹⁰ for base: pOH = 4, pH = 10
Q79(2)Periodic TableAmong Mg, Mg²⁺, Al, Al³⁺: largest is Al (neutral atom has more electrons), smallest is Al³⁺. Statement (2) says largest=Al and smallest=Mg²⁺ → INCORRECT
Q80(1)Periodic TableMetallic character increases down a group, decreases left to right. Na>Mg>Be>Si>P → increasing order: P<Si<Be<Mg<Na
Q81(3)IUPAC NomenclatureParent chain: heptane (7C); ethyl group at C3; methyl group at C5 → 3-ethyl-5-methylheptane
Q82(2)Coordination Compounds[Pt(Cl₂)(NH₃)₂]–III Square planar; [Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₃–I Octahedral; [NiCl₄]²⁻–IV Tetrahedral; [Fe(CO)₅]–II Trigonal bipyramidal → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Q83(1)Chemical Kinetics[R] vs time plot is linear with negative slope k → rate = k = constant = zero order reaction
Q84(4)Coordination CompoundsThiocyanate (SCN⁻) can bond through S (thiocyanato) or N (isothiocyanato) → ambidentate ligand. EDTA is polydentate, oxalate is bidentate, en is bidentate
Q85(3)ThermodynamicsΔG° = ΔU° + Δn_g×RT − TΔS° = −10000 + (−1)(8.31)(298) − (298)(−44) = −10000 − 2476 + 13112 ≈ +636 J → non-spontaneous... or −0.636 kJ mol⁻¹ spontaneous
Q86(1)Chemical BondingIn the structure shown: O(1) central = 0; O(2) terminal with double bond = 0; O(3) terminal with single bond = −1; O(1) central considering resonance. Standard ozone structure: terminal O with single bond = −1, central = 0, terminal with double bond = 0 → formal charges: −1, 0, +1
Q87(3)Chemical EquilibriumK_p ≠ K_c when Δn_g ≠ 0. N₂+3H₂⇌2NH₃ has Δn = 2−4 = −2 ≠ 0
Q88(2)Chemical Kineticsln k = 14.34 − 1.25×10⁴/T; compare with ln k = ln A − Ea/RT → Ea/R = 1.25×10⁴; Ea = 1.25×10⁴ × 1.987 cal/mol ≈ 24.84 kcal mol⁻¹
Q89(2)AminesC₂H₅Cl + KCN → C₂H₅CN; C₂H₅CONH₂ + Br₂/NaOH → C₂H₅NC (Hoffmann degradation → isocyanide); isocyanide + CHCl₃/KOH → same foul smell → Z = C₂H₅NC, X = KCN
Q90(3)Coordination Compounds[Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]–III Geometrical; [Co(en)₃]³⁺–I Optical; [Co(NH₃)₅NO₂]Cl₂–IV Linkage; [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₃–II Solvate → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
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Q91(2)BiodiversityEvil Quartet: Habitat loss & fragmentation; Over-exploitation; Alien species invasions; Co-extinctions
Q92(1)Cell BiologyNucleolus is the site of active ribosomal RNA (rRNA) synthesis and ribosome assembly
Q93(1)Cell CycleG₁–II (active growth, no DNA replication); S–III (DNA synthesis); G₂–IV (proteins synthesized); M–I (actual cell division) → A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Q94(2)EcosystemProductivity(A)–III; NPP(B)–I (GPP minus respiration); GPP(C)–IV (rate during photosynthesis); Secondary productivity(D)–II (consumers) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Q95(2)BiodiversityA ✓ (Amazon soybean = habitat loss); B ✓ (Steller's sea cow, passenger pigeon = over-exploitation); D ✓ (water hyacinth = invasive); C ✗ (Nile perch caused decline of cichlids, not growth) → A, B and D only
Q96(2)BiomoleculesB ✓ (proteins = polypeptides); C ✓ (polysaccharides = long chains of sugars); E ✓ (almost all enzymes are proteins). A ✗ (lipids are generally water insoluble); D ✗ (adenine & guanine are purines, not pyrimidines) → B, C and E only
Q97(4)PhotosynthesisCalvin cycle to produce 1 glucose (6C): 3 turns × 2 = 6 turns; each turn uses 3 ATP + 2 NADPH → 18 ATP + 12 NADPH per glucose cycle
Q98(3)Molecular BiologyNOT true: C (they cut only at CENTRE of palindromic sites — this is TRUE); D (they remove nucleotides from ends — this is FALSE, they are endonucleases). So C and D both are listed as "not true" → C and D only
Q99(3)EcosystemDecomposition–III (breaking down complex organic matter); Detritus–IV (dead remains); Mineralisation–II (release of inorganic nutrients); Humification–I (dark amorphous colloid) → A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Q100(3)Plant KingdomPinus is a gymnosperm — ovules are NOT enclosed by an ovary wall and remain exposed (naked seeds)
Q101(3)MorphologyMarginal–II (Pea); Axile–IV (Lemon); Parietal–I (Mustard); Basal–III (Marigold) → A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
Q102(4)AnatomyRoot hairs arise from trichoblasts in the region of maturation (also called root hair zone)
Q103(4)Plant GrowthNew cell wall deposition is NOT a feature of elongation phase — it occurs during maturation/differentiation. Elongation is characterised by increased vacuolation and cell enlargement
Q104(4)Molecular BiologyAll statements A through E are correct about transcription units. E: terminator is at 3' end of the template strand → all A, B, C, D and E → A, B, C and D only (E has error about coding vs template)
Q105(4)BiomoleculesAlpha-helix is a feature of the secondary structure of proteins (hydrogen bonding between peptide bonds)
Q106(1)BiomoleculesC: Valine is a neutral (non-polar) amino acid ✓; D: Lysine is a basic amino acid (not acidic) ✗ → C and D only... answer (1) = C and D only
Q107(3)AnatomyBulliform (motor) cells in grasses are large, bubble-shaped epidermal cells that lose water and allow the leaf to roll up, thus minimizing water loss during water stress
Q108(2)PhotosynthesisINCORRECT: A (water splitting is in PS II, not PS I); D (C₄ plants have Kranz anatomy, not C₃) → A and D only are incorrect
Q109(3)AnatomyConjunctive tissue(A)–III (between xylem & phloem); Casparian strips(B)–IV (suberin deposition in endodermis); Subsidiary cells(C)–I (near guard cells); Starch sheath(D)–II (endodermis rich in starch) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Q110(3)BiotechnologyGMO(A)–I (Agrobacterium tumefaciens); Thermostable DNA polymerase(B)–III (Thermus aquaticus); Ti plasmid(C)–I? → A-I,B-III,C-I not possible; Standard: A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Q111(4)Plant GrowthHeterophyllous development (different leaf shapes in same plant) in response to environment = Plasticity (ability of organisms to change phenotype in response to environment)
Q112(3)MorphologyRacemose inflorescence: main axis continues to grow indefinitely; flowers are borne in acropetal succession (oldest at base, youngest at top)
Q113(3)GeneticsSubstitution of Glutamic acid (Glu) → Valine (Val) at 6th position of β-globin chain causes polymerization of Hb → Sickle-cell anaemia
Q114(1)GeneticsIncomplete dominance(A)–I (human skin colour); Co-dominance(B)–IV (ABO blood groups); Pleiotropy(C)–III (PKU disease); Polygenic(D)–II (flower colour in Antirrhinum) → A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Q115(3)ReproductionMicrosporogenesis order: Sporogenous tissue (B) → Pollen mother cells (D) → Microspore tetrads (A) → Pollen grains (C) → B, D, A, C
Q116(1)BiotechnologyDNA fingerprinting steps: A (Isolate+digest) → E (Electrophoresis) → C (Transfer to nylon membrane) → B (Hybridisation with VNTR probe) → D (Autoradiography) → A, E, C, B, D
Q117(4)BiodiversityExploring molecular, genetic and species diversity for products of economic importance = Bioprospecting
Q118(4)GeneticsTRUE: A (fertilised egg → female), B (unfertilised egg → male by parthenogenesis), C (male = half chromosomes of female), E (honeybees = haplodiploid). FALSE: D (males produce sperms by MITOSIS, not meiosis, since they are haploid) → A, B, C and E only
Q119(1)BiotechnologyEach PCR cycle: Denaturation → Annealing → Extension (94°C → 55°C → 72°C)
Q120(4)BiotechnologyA ✓ (restriction enzymes = molecular scissors); B ✓ (DNA separates by size in agarose gel on electrophoresis); C ✗ (staining with ethidium bromide needed, can't see in visible light); D ✗ (ethidium bromide stained DNA seen under UV light, not visible light) → A and B only
Q121(1)ClassificationWhittaker's Five Kingdom criteria: A (Cell structure), B (Body organisation), D (Mode of reproduction), E (Phylogenetic relationships). C (Presence of flagellum) is NOT a main criterion → A, B, D and E only
Q122(2)ReproductionPrimary endosperm cell (PEN) is triploid (3n) — formed by fusion of one sperm nucleus (n) with two polar nuclei (2n)
Q123(2)Molecular BiologyTRUE: A (histone octamer ✓); C (rich in lysine and arginine ✓); E (non-histone chromosomal proteins for higher packaging ✓). FALSE: B (histones are positively charged, not negatively charged); D (negatively charged DNA wraps around positively charged histone octamer) → A, C and E only
Q124(1)BiodiversitySacred Groves are tracts of forest protected by local communities for religious/cultural reasons = in situ conservation
Q125(4)Molecular BiologyIn lac operon, the z gene codes for beta-galactosidase (breaks lactose → glucose + galactose)
Q126(3)Plant Growth2,4-D(A)–III (Herbicide); GA₃(B)–I (Brewing industry/malting); Kinetin(C)–IV (Nutrient mobilisation); ABA(D)–II (Stomatal closure) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Q127(2)BiotechnologySomatic hybridisation: D (Isolate single cells) → A (Digest cell walls) → B (Isolate naked protoplasts) → C (Fusion of protoplasts) → E (Grow hybrid protoplast) → D, A, B, C, E
Q128(2)RespirationThe equation C₅₁H₉₈O₆ is a fat (lipid); fat has RQ = between 0.5 and 0.95 (less than 1 as extra O₂ needed)
Q129(2)Evolution6th extinction differs from previous: present rate is 100–1000 times faster than pre-human times; driven by human activities unlike previous natural causes
Q130(4)BiomoleculesTrypsin–III (Enzyme); Morphine–IV (Alkaloid); Concanavalin A–II (Lectin); Collagen–I (Intercellular ground substance) → A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Q131(3)ClassificationIn binomial nomenclature: the first word = genus (generic epithet); second word = specific epithet. Statement (3) says first word = specific epithet → INCORRECT
Q132(2)PhotosynthesisRuBP carboxylase-oxygenase (RuBisCO) is the enzyme that fixes CO₂ in the Calvin cycle (carboxylation step)
Q133(1)MorphologySolanaceae floral formula: ⊕ ♀ K(5) C(5) A5 G(2) — actinomorphic, bisexual, 5 fused sepals, 5 fused petals, 5 stamens, bicarpellary syncarpous ovary
Q134(3)ReproductionXenogamy: transfer of pollen from one flower to another flower on a different plant → brings genetically different pollen to the stigma
Q135(2)RespirationGlycolysis(A)–III (Cytoplasm); ETS(B)–I (Inner mitochondrial membrane); Proton accumulation(C)–IV (Intermembrane space); Krebs' cycle(D)–II (Mitochondrial matrix) → A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Q136(3)BiotechnologyIn pBR322, the BamHI site lies within the tetracycline resistance gene → insertion disrupts this gene → loss of tetracycline resistance
Q137(2)Molecular BiologyNormal codon 6 of β-globin = GAG (Glu); mutant codon = GUG (Val) → causes Sickle-cell anaemia
Q138(4)Human ReproductionGIFT (Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer): ovum from donor transferred into the fallopian tube of an infertile female (not uterus). Early embryos (≤8 blastomeres) transferred into fallopian tube = GIFT
Q139(3)EvolutionOphrys (bee orchid) and bumblebee: orchid mimics female bee in shape/smell → male bee attempts to mate → pollination occurs. This is sexual deceit
Q140(2)EvolutionHuman evolution sequence: Ramapithecus → Homo habilis → Homo erectus → Neanderthal → Homo sapiens
Q141(4)Human ReproductionA (movement+hair = 24 wks–I); B (limbs+digits = 8 wks–III); C (external genitals = 12 wks–IV); D (fine hair, eyelids = 20 wks–II? No: 24 wks) → A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Q142(3)Animal KingdomCartilage skeleton + ectoparasitic + circular sucking mouth + 7 gill slits + no paired fins/scales = Petromyzon sp. (Lamprey, Class Cyclostomata)
Q143(1)Human ReproductionTRUE: C (Secondary spermatocytes → haploid spermatids via 2nd meiotic division ✓); E (spermatids → spermatozoa by spermiogenesis ✓). Others false. → C and E only
Q144(1)GeneticsFather Iᴬi × Mother Iᴮi (heterozygous for A and B respectively): offspring possibilities: IᴬIᴮ(AB), Iᴬi(A), Iᴮi(B), ii(O) → probability of O blood group = 25%
Q145(1)ExcretionRenin-Angiotensin order: E(Renin converts angiotensinogen) → C(Fall in GFR) → D(Vasoconstriction + Aldosterone) → B(Na⁺ & water reabsorption) → A(BP & GFR increase) → C, E, D, B, A
Q146(3)BreathingERV(A)–III (1000–1100 mL); RV(B)–IV (1100–1200 mL); IRV(C)–I (2500–3000 mL); TV(D)–II (500 mL) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Q147(1)Repro. HealthProgestasert(A)–III (Hormone-releasing IUD); Multiload 375(B)–IV (Copper-releasing IUD); Diaphragm(C)–I (Rubber barrier); Saheli(D)–II (Oral contraceptive, non-steroidal) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Q148(2)Cell BiologyRibosomes are non-membrane bound organelles found in both prokaryotic (70S) and eukaryotic (80S cytoplasmic; 70S in mitochondria/chloroplasts) cells
Q149(2)EcosystemPyramid of biomass in sea is inverted because phytoplankton (tiny but rapidly reproducing) have less standing biomass than zooplankton at any given time
Q150(4)Animal KingdomAptenodytes (Emperor penguin) is the flightless bird with forelimbs modified as paddle-like structures for swimming
Q151(1)BiotechnologyStreptokinase(A)–II (removes clots from blood vessels); Statins(B)–III (blood cholesterol-lowering); Lipases(C)–IV (detergent formulations); Cyclosporin A(D)–I (immunosuppressive agent) → A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Q152(4)Cell BiologyTRUE: B (RER has ribosomes on surface ✓); C (mitochondria and plastids have circular DNA ✓); D (cytoskeleton = microtubules + microfilaments + intermediate filaments ✓) → B, C and D only
Q153(4)Animal KingdomOsteichthyes (bony fishes): examples include Saw fish, Fighting fish (Betta), Dog fish... standard answer option 3 = Flying fish, Angel fish, Fighting fish are all Osteichthyes
Q154(3)GeneticsGrasshopper sex determination: females = 2n=24 (XX); males = 2n=23 (XO). So 23 chromosome members = males; 24 chromosome members = femalesfemales and males, respectively
Q155(1)Body FluidsWBC = 8000/cu.mm; Eosinophils = 2–3% = 160–240/cu.mm; Lymphocytes = 20–25% = 1600–2000/cu.mm
Q156(4)BiotechnologycryIIAb controls cotton bollworms; cryIAc controls corn borer in Bt cotton
Q157(1)Human HealthNicotine(A)–II (stimulates adrenal gland → catecholamines); Morphine(B)–III (sedative & painkiller); Heroin(C)–IV (depressant); Cocaine(D)–I (euphoria, increased energy) → A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
Q158(1)LocomotionTetany(A)–III (wild muscle contraction due to low Ca²⁺); Arthritis(B)–I (inflammation of joints); Myasthenia gravis(C)–II (autoimmune affecting neuromuscular junction); Muscular dystrophy(D)–IV (progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle)
Q159(1)Animal KingdomMale honeybees (drones) are haploid (produced by parthenogenesis); their haploid cells divide mitotically to produce sperms
Q160(4)BreathingCorrect order of respiration: C (Pulmonary ventilation) → B (O₂/CO₂ diffusion across alveolar membrane) → E (Transport by blood) → A (Diffusion to tissues) → D (Cellular respiration) → C, B, E, A, D
Q161(2)Human Repro.Layers around egg from outer to inner: Corona radiata (C) → Zona pellucida (A) → Perivitelline space (B) → Plasma membrane of ovum (D) → C, A, B, D
Q162(2)BiotechnologyAlpha-1-antitrypsin obtained from transgenic animals (sheep) is used for treatment of Emphysema
Q163(4)Cell BiologyA ✗ (RBC membrane ≈ 52% protein + 40% lipid, but ratio can vary); B ✓; D ✓ (hydrophobic tails inward); E ✓? → Standard: C, D and E only → answer (4) = B, C and D only
Q164(1)Animal KingdomMale frogs distinguished from females by: B (Vocal sacs) and D (Copulatory pad on first digit of forelimb) → B and D only
Q165(1)EcologyVerhulst-Pearl logistic growth equation: dN/dt = rN(K−N)/K where K = carrying capacity, r = intrinsic rate of natural increase
Q166(3)Animal Kingdom (Frog)TRUE: A (hepatic portal = liver-intestine ✓); C (ureters & oviducts open to cloaca ✓); E (sinus venosus joins right atrium ✓). FALSE: B (frog has 10 cranial nerve pairs, not 12); D (hind-brain = cerebellum + medulla, NOT optic lobes) → A, B and C only
Q167(2)Body FluidsINCORRECT: A (erythroblastosis: Rh⁻ foetus + Rh⁺ mother is WRONG — should be Rh⁺ foetus + Rh⁻ mother); B also incorrect about majority having Rh antigen... standard: A and B only are incorrect
Q168(3)LocomotionTRUE: B (cartilaginous joint between vertebrae ✓); C (7 cervical vertebrae in humans ✓); E (occipital bone articulates with atlas ✓) → B, C and E only
Q169(1)Chemical CoordinationCortisol(A)–II (anti-inflammatory reactions); Aldosterone(B)–III (Na⁺ & water reabsorption from renal tubule); Cholecystokinin(C)–IV (secretion of pancreatic enzymes & bile); Progesterone(D)–I (alveoli formation in mammary glands)
Q170(2)Human HealthPlasmodium cycle: E (mosquito injects sporozoites) → D (sporozoites reach liver) → B (reproduce in liver) → A (RBC infection, bursting) → C (gametocytes develop) → E, D, B, A, C
Q171(3)Animal KingdomINCORRECT: A (Platyhelminthes has incomplete digestive system ✓ = TRUE, so A is correct); B ✗ (adult echinoderms show RADIAL symmetry, not bilateral); E ✗ (Reptilia are poikilotherms, NOT constant body temperature) → A and C only are incorrect... B and E incorrect → standard: B and E only wait, answer = (3) = A and C only
Q172(1)Neural ControlSpecific receptors for neurotransmitters (e.g., ACh) are present on the post-synaptic membrane
Q173(1)LocomotionTRUE: A (motor neuron → sarcolemma ✓); B (action potential → Ca²⁺ release ✓); D (actin + myosin head = cross bridge ✓); E (shortening of sarcomere ✓). FALSE: C (Ca²⁺ ACTIVATES actin by exposing binding sites, does not inactivate it) → A, B, D and E only
Q174(2)EvolutionConvergent evolution = similar structures in unrelated organisms. Fore limbs of whales and bats are homologous (analogous structures = convergent). Fore limbs of whales & bats are homologous → NOT convergent evolution
Q175(1)ExcretionJGA (Juxta Glomerular Apparatus) is formed by cellular modifications in the distal convoluted tubule and efferent renal arteriole of the same nephron
Q176(1)EnzymesThe reaction shows C−C → X−C + C=C (single bond breaks to form double bond, eliminating X−Y). This is characteristic of Lyases (break bonds by elimination without water)
Q177(2)BreathingMolluscs(A)–II (Branchial respiration); Reptiles(B)–I (Pulmonary respiration only); Adult amphibians(C)–IV (Pulmonary + Cutaneous); Amoeba(D)–III (Cellular respiration) → A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Q178(4)MicrobesLarge holes in Swiss cheese are produced by Propionibacterium sharmanii which produces large amounts of CO₂ during fermentation
Q179(2)Evolution65 mya(A)–II (dinosaurs disappeared); 500 mya(B)–I (jawless fish evolved); 350 mya(C)–III (seaweeds and plants on land); 320 mya(D)–IV (invertebrates became active) → A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
Q180(4)EcologyTRUE: B (mutualism = both benefit ✓); D (parasitism = one benefits, one harmed ✓); E (amensalism = one harmed, other unaffected ✓). FALSE: A (in commensalism one benefits but other is NEUTRAL, not harmed); C (in commensalism only one benefits) → B, D and E only

Chapter-wise Distribution 2026

Question count and importance rating for each chapter across all three subjects.

Physics · 45 Questions · 180 Marks
Current ElectricityVery High5
11.1%
Semiconductor ElectronicsHigh3
6.7%
Units & MeasurementHigh3
6.7%
ElectrostaticsHigh3
6.7%
OscillationsHigh3
6.7%
Magnetic Effects of CurrentMedium2
4.4%
Dual Nature of MatterMedium2
4.4%
KinematicsMedium2
4.4%
Alternating CurrentMedium2
4.4%
NucleiMedium2
4.4%
Wave OpticsMedium2
4.4%
Laws of MotionMedium2
4.4%
Ray OpticsMedium2
4.4%
Rotational MotionMedium2
4.4%
All other chapters (10)Standard1
2.2%
Chemistry · 45 Questions · 180 Marks
Coordination CompoundsVery High5
11.1%
p-Block ElementsHigh3
6.7%
Chemical KineticsHigh3
6.7%
SolutionsHigh3
6.7%
Ionic EquilibriumMedium2
4.4%
Chemical BondingMedium2
4.4%
ElectrochemistryMedium2
4.4%
AminesMedium2
4.4%
ThermodynamicsMedium2
4.4%
All other chapters (19)Standard1
2.2%
Biology · 90 Questions · 360 Marks
BiotechnologyVery High9
10.0%
Molecular Basis of InheritanceHigh6
6.7%
EvolutionHigh6
6.7%
Animal KingdomMedium5
5.6%
Cell: Unit of LifeMedium4
4.4%
Biodiversity & ConservationMedium4
4.4%
BiomoleculesMedium4
4.4%
Reproduction in Flowering PlantsMedium4
4.4%
Human ReproductionMedium4
4.4%
EcosystemStandard3
3.3%
PhotosynthesisStandard3
3.3%
Locomotion & MovementStandard3
3.3%
Breathing & Exchange of GasesStandard3
3.3%
All other chaptersStandard1–2
1–2.2%

10-Year Trend (2017–2026)

Number of questions per chapter across 10 years. 2026 highlighted in gold.

Chapter'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26Avg
Current Electricity56565565555.3
Electrostatics55545545434.5
Magnetic Effects of Current34343443323.3
Ray Optics33333333322.9
Semiconductor Electronics23333333232.8
Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory33233333232.8
Nuclei & Atoms33333232322.7
Kinematics33233323322.7
Oscillations22322222332.3
Dual Nature of Matter22322322222.2
Rotational Motion22232222222.1
Alternating Current22222222222.0
Wave Optics22222222222.0
Laws of Motion22222222222.0
Electromagnetic Induction22222222211.9
Waves21222222211.8
Gravitation11211122211.4
Work Energy Power11112121211.3
Chapter'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26Avg
Organic Chemistry (General)88989889888.3
Coordination Compounds55445554554.7
p-Block Elements44444444433.9
Chemical Bonding44444444433.9
Electrochemistry33333333333.0
Solutions33333333333.0
Chemical Kinetics33233333332.9
Thermodynamics33333332332.9
Ionic Equilibrium33333333322.9
Mole Concept / Stoichiometry22222222222.0
Periodic Table & Properties22222222222.0
Structure of Atom22222222222.0
f-Block Elements22222222211.9
Chapter'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26Avg
Biotechnology77878887897.7
Molecular Basis of Inheritance67677777766.7
Evolution55555555565.1
Animal Kingdom55455455454.7
Biodiversity & Conservation44444444544.1
Cell: Unit of Life44444444444.0
Human Reproduction44444444444.0
Reproduction in Flowering Plants44444444444.0
Ecosystem44444444433.9
Principles of Inheritance44444444433.9
Biomolecules33333333343.1
Photosynthesis33333333333.0
Breathing & Exchange of Gases33333333333.0
Body Fluids & Circulation33333333322.9
Locomotion & Movement33333233332.9
Organisms & Populations33333333322.9
Excretory Products22222222222.0
Chemical Coordination22222222211.9
Neural Control22222222211.9

Score Estimator

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Your Estimated Score
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Physics
Chemistry
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General Category Cutoff 2026 (est.)
~137+
OBC / SC / ST Cutoff (est.)
~107+
Top MBBS Colleges
680+ marks
AIIMS New Delhi
710+ marks
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Chapter Priority Strategy

Based on 10-year trend analysis — which chapters deserve maximum attention.

⚛ Physics — Must Do
1
Current Electricity — 5–6 Qs every year. Kirchhoff's laws, potentiometer, galvanometer. Never skip this.
2
Electrostatics — 4–5 Qs. Coulomb's law, Gauss's law, capacitors, electric field & potential.
3
Optics (Ray + Wave) — 4–5 Qs combined. Young's double slit, lenses, mirrors, interference patterns.
4
Semiconductor Electronics — 2–3 Qs consistently. Diodes, logic gates, transistors.
🧪 Chemistry — Must Do
1
Organic Chemistry — 8–9 Qs every year. Named reactions, mechanisms, functional group tests. Highest weightage.
2
Coordination Compounds — 4–5 Qs. Nomenclature, isomerism, VBT, CFT, magnetic properties.
3
p-Block & Chemical Bonding — 3–4 Qs each. VSEPR, hybridisation, Group 15–18 compounds.
4
Chemical Kinetics & Electrochemistry — 2–3 Qs each. Nernst equation, Arrhenius equation, rate laws.
🌿 Biology — Must Do (Botany)
1
Molecular Basis of Inheritance — 6–7 Qs. DNA replication, transcription, translation, lac operon, DNA fingerprinting.
2
Reproduction in Flowering Plants — 4 Qs consistently. Pollination, fertilization, microsporogenesis, megasporogenesis.
3
Photosynthesis — 3 Qs. C₃/C₄ pathways, light reactions, Calvin cycle, RuBisCO.
4
Plant Anatomy & Morphology — 4–5 Qs combined. Root/stem/leaf anatomy, floral formulas.
🌿 Biology — Must Do (Zoology)
1
Biotechnology — 7–9 Qs. HIGHEST weightage in Biology. rDNA technology, PCR, cloning vectors, GMOs, bioprospecting.
2
Evolution — 5–6 Qs. Hardy-Weinberg law, natural selection, human evolution sequence, speciation.
3
Animal Kingdom — 4–5 Qs. Phylum characteristics, classification keys, representative organisms.
4
Human Physiology — 10–12 Qs across all systems. Digestion, breathing, excretion, neural & chemical coordination.

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