Start streak

NEET Full Mock Test: Practice Test 6

Question paper with answer key. Selection Pro

Q1. Two charges $+q$ and $-q$ are placed at a distance $d$ apart. The electric potential at the midpoint of the line joining the two charges is:
  1. $\frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{2q}{d}$
  2. Zero
  3. $\frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{4q}{d}$
  4. $\frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0} \frac{q}{d^2}$

Answer: (B) Zero

Potential at midpoint $V = V_1 + V_2 = \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0}\frac{q}{d/2} + \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0}\frac{-q}{d/2} = 0$.

Q2. A wire of resistance $12\ \Omega$ is bent in the form of a circle. The effective resistance between two points along any diameter is:
  1. $3\ \Omega$
  2. $6\ \Omega$
  3. $12\ \Omega$
  4. $2.4\ \Omega$

Answer: (A) $3\ \Omega$

The diameter divides the wire into two semi-circular halves, each having resistance $6\ \Omega$. Connected in parallel: $R_{eq} = \frac{6 \times 6}{6 + 6} = 3\ \Omega$.

Q3. The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe of length $L$ is $f$. If it is opened at both ends, its fundamental frequency becomes:
  1. $f$
  2. $2f$
  3. $\frac{f}{2}$
  4. $4f$

Answer: (B) $2f$

Closed pipe fundamental frequency $f_{closed} = \frac{v}{4L} = f$. Open pipe fundamental frequency $f_{open} = \frac{v}{2L} = 2f$.

Q4. The kinetic energy needed to project a body of mass $m$ from Earth's surface to infinity is:
  1. $mgR$
  2. $\frac{1}{2}mgR$
  3. $2mgR$
  4. $\frac{1}{4}mgR$

Answer: (A) $mgR$

Binding energy at Earth's surface is $\frac{GMm}{R} = mgR$. To send it to infinity, initial $KE = mgR$.

Q5. Which logic gate gives a LOW output ($0$) only when both of its inputs are HIGH ($1$)?
  1. AND gate
  2. NAND gate
  3. NOR gate
  4. OR gate

Answer: (B) NAND gate

NAND gate truth table produces $0$ only when $A=1$ and $B=1$.

Q6. A convex lens of focal length $20\text{ cm}$ is placed in contact with a concave lens of focal length $40\text{ cm}$. The power of the combination is:
  1. $+2.5\text{ D}$
  2. $-2.5\text{ D}$
  3. $+5.0\text{ D}$
  4. $-5.0\text{ D}$

Answer: (A) $+2.5\text{ D}$

$P_1 = \frac{100}{20} = +5\text{ D}$, $P_2 = \frac{100}{-40} = -2.5\text{ D}$. Net power $P = P_1 + P_2 = +5 - 2.5 = +2.5\text{ D}$.

Q7. The root mean square speed ($v_{rms}$) of nitrogen gas molecules at temperature $T$ is proportional to:
  1. $T$
  2. $\sqrt{T}$
  3. $T^2$
  4. $\frac{1}{\sqrt{T}}$

Answer: (B) $\sqrt{T}$

$v_{rms} = \sqrt{\frac{3RT}{M}}$, which shows $v_{rms} \propto \sqrt{T}$.

Q8. When light travels from air to glass, which property of light remains unchanged?
  1. Wavelength
  2. Speed
  3. Frequency
  4. Amplitude

Answer: (C) Frequency

Frequency is a characteristic property of the source emitting light and remains constant during refraction.

Q9. Which of the following molecules has a linear shape according to VSEPR theory?
  1. $\text{SO}_2$
  2. $\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  3. $\text{BeCl}_2$
  4. $\text{O}_3$

Answer: (C) $\text{BeCl}_2$

$\text{BeCl}_2$ has $sp$ hybridization with $180^\circ$ bond angle and linear geometry.

Q10. Phenol on distillation with Zinc dust gives:
  1. Benzene
  2. Toluene
  3. Benzoic acid
  4. Anisole

Answer: (A) Benzene

Heating phenol with zinc dust causes reduction to yield benzene and $\text{ZnO}$.

Q11. The monomer units of Nylon-6,6 are:
  1. Caprolactam only
  2. Hexamethylenediamine and Adipic acid
  3. Styrene and 1,3-Butadiene
  4. Ethylene glycol and Terephthalic acid

Answer: (B) Hexamethylenediamine and Adipic acid

Nylon-6,6 is a condensation polymer of hexamethylenediamine and adipic acid.

Q12. Which transition metal ion exhibits maximum magnetic moment in ground state?
  1. $\text{Fe}^{2+}$
  2. $\text{Mn}^{2+}$
  3. $\text{Cr}^{3+}$
  4. $\text{Cu}^{2+}$

Answer: (B) $\text{Mn}^{2+}$

$\text{Mn}^{2+}$ has $3d^5$ configuration with 5 unpaired electrons ($n=5$), giving maximum magnetic moment $\mu = \sqrt{5(5+2)} = 5.92\text{ BM}$.

Q13. The rate constant of a zero-order reaction has the units:
  1. $\text{s}^{-1}$
  2. $\text{mol L}^{-1}\text{ s}^{-1}$
  3. $\text{L mol}^{-1}\text{ s}^{-1}$
  4. $\text{L}^2\text{ mol}^{-2}\text{ s}^{-1}$

Answer: (B) $\text{mol L}^{-1}\text{ s}^{-1}$

For zero-order, $\text{Rate} = k[A]^0 \implies k = \text{Rate} = \text{mol L}^{-1}\text{ s}^{-1}$.

Q14. Tollens' reagent is chemically:
  1. Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate solution
  2. Alkaline Copper Sulfate solution
  3. Aqueous Potassium Permanganate
  4. Neutral Ferric Chloride solution

Answer: (A) Ammoniacal Silver Nitrate solution

Tollens' reagent is an ammoniacal silver nitrate solution containing $[\text{Ag}(\text{NH}_3)_2]^+$.

Q15. Which pair of ions forms an acidic buffer solution?
  1. $\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$ and $\text{CH}_3\text{COONa}$
  2. $\text{NH}_4\text{OH}$ and $\text{NH}_4\text{Cl}$
  3. $\text{HCl}$ and $\text{NaCl}$
  4. $\text{NaOH}$ and $\text{NaCl}$

Answer: (A) $\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$ and $\text{CH}_3\text{COONa}$

An acidic buffer consists of a weak acid ($\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$) and its salt with a strong base ($\text{CH}_3\text{COONa}$).

Q16. The hybridization of carbon atoms involved in C-C single bond of propene ($\text{CH}_3-\text{CH}=\text{CH}_2$) are:
  1. $sp^3$ and $sp^2$
  2. $sp^2$ and $sp^2$
  3. $sp^3$ and $sp$
  4. $sp$ and $sp^2$

Answer: (A) $sp^3$ and $sp^2$

In $\text{CH}_3-\text{CH}=\text{CH}_2$, C3 ($\text{CH}_3$) is $sp^3$ hybridized and C2 ($=\text{CH}-$) is $sp^2$ hybridized.

Q17. The specialized epidermal cells surrounding guard cells in stomata are called:
  1. Subsidiary cells
  2. Bulliform cells
  3. Trichomes
  4. Lenticels

Answer: (A) Subsidiary cells

Subsidiary cells are modified epidermal cells closely surrounding guard cells.

Q18. In lac operon concept, the repressor protein binds to:
  1. Promoter gene
  2. Operator gene
  3. Structural gene z
  4. Regulator gene

Answer: (B) Operator gene

In absence of inducer, repressor protein binds to operator region preventing RNA polymerase from transcribing operon.

Q19. Which cell organelle is termed the 'Powerhouse of the Cell' due to ATP generation?
  1. Chloroplast
  2. Mitochondrion
  3. Golgi body
  4. Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer: (B) Mitochondrion

Mitochondria produce cellular energy in the form of ATP via oxidative phosphorylation.

Q20. During DNA replication, Okazaki fragments are joined together by the enzyme:
  1. DNA Polymerase I
  2. DNA Ligase
  3. Helicase
  4. RNA Primase

Answer: (B) DNA Ligase

DNA ligase joins discontinuous Okazaki fragments synthesized on lagging strand.

Q21. Root hair cells absorb water from soil primarily through:
  1. Active transport
  2. Osmosis
  3. Imbibition
  4. Turgor pressure

Answer: (B) Osmosis

Root hair cells absorb water down a water potential gradient by osmosis.

Q22. In Bt cotton, the Bt toxin protein is coded by which gene family?
  1. cry gene
  2. lac gene
  3. pBR322 gene
  4. ori gene

Answer: (A) cry gene

The crystal insecticidal protein is encoded by *cry* genes (e.g., *cryIAc*, *cryIIAb*).

Q23. Which stage of mitosis is best suited to study morphology and counting of chromosomes?
  1. Prophase
  2. Metaphase
  3. Anaphase
  4. Telophase

Answer: (B) Metaphase

Chromosomes are highly condensed and aligned on equatorial plane during metaphase, making it ideal for morphological study.

Q24. Which element is an essential component of ring structure of chlorophyll?
  1. Iron
  2. Magnesium
  3. Calcium
  4. Manganese

Answer: (B) Magnesium

Magnesium ($Mg^{2+}$) forms the central atom of the porphyrin ring of chlorophyll.

Q25. Which endocrine gland secretes calcitonin hormone to lower blood calcium level?
  1. Parathyroid gland
  2. Thyroid gland
  3. Adrenal cortex
  4. Pancreas

Answer: (B) Thyroid gland

Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) is secreted by parafollicular cells of thyroid gland and reduces blood $Ca^{2+}$ levels.

Q26. Which valve prevents backflow of blood from right ventricle into right atrium during ventricular systole?
  1. Bicuspid (Mitral) valve
  2. Tricuspid valve
  3. Aortic semilunar valve
  4. Eustachian valve

Answer: (B) Tricuspid valve

Tricuspid valve Guards the right atrioventricular opening and prevents backflow of blood into right atrium.

Q27. The structural and functional unit of liver is called:
  1. Hepatic lobule
  2. Glisson's capsule
  3. Crypts of Lieberkuhn
  4. Kupffer cell

Answer: (A) Hepatic lobule

Hepatic lobules are structural units of liver containing hepatic cells arranged in cords.

Q28. In human female, fertilization normally occurs in which region of fallopian tube?
  1. Infundibulum
  2. Ampulla
  3. Isthmus
  4. Uterus

Answer: (B) Ampulla

Fertilization occurs at the ampullary region of the oviduct/fallopian tube.

Q29. Which tissue connects skeletal muscle to bone in humans?
  1. Ligament
  2. Tendon
  3. Cartilage
  4. Areolar tissue

Answer: (B) Tendon

Tendons are dense regular connective tissue structures that attach muscles to bones.

Q30. Which disease is caused by deficiency of adrenal cortical hormones (glucocorticoids/mineralocorticoids)?
  1. Cushing's syndrome
  2. Addison's disease
  3. Grave's disease
  4. Acromegaly

Answer: (B) Addison's disease

Underproduction of hormones by adrenal cortex leads to Addison's disease.

Q31. Maximum oxygen transport in human blood occurs in the form of:
  1. Dissolved in plasma
  2. Oxyhemoglobin
  3. Carbamino-hemoglobin
  4. Bicarbonate ions

Answer: (B) Oxyhemoglobin

About $97\%$ of oxygen is transported by RBCs in the form of oxyhemoglobin.

Q32. The exocrine secretion of human pancreas contains which inactive enzyme?
  1. Trypsinogen
  2. Pepsinogen
  3. Renin
  4. Ptyalin

Answer: (A) Trypsinogen

Pancreatic juice contains zymogens including trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, and procarboxypeptidase.