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This paper has 180 questions in total - 86 easy (48%), 71 moderate (39%) and 23 tough (13%). That's an easier-than-usual mix for this exam - aim to clear it quickly and save time for the harder papers. By subject: Physics 55% easy, 27% moderate, 18% tough; Chemistry 60% easy, 29% moderate, 11% tough; Zoology 19% easy, 69% moderate, 12% tough; Botany 34% easy, 59% moderate, 6% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 16 chapters, with Animal Kingdom (4), Biological Classification (3), and Cell - The Unit of Life (3) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 26 chapters, with Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (8), Structure of Atom (7), and Surface Chemistry (4) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 25 chapters, with Waves and Sound (7), Thermal Properties of Matter (6), and Gravitation (5) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 11 chapters, with Body Fluids and Circulation (4), Human Health and Diseases (4), and Digestion and Absorption (3) carrying the most weight.

Botany

  1. 1Assertion : Study of biology requires basic knowledge of chemistry and physics. Reason : Living organisms are made up of atoms and molecules2002Physical Nature of Protoplasm
  2. 2Assertion : Living organisms are regarded as closed systems. Reason : Energy of living organisms cannot be lost or gained from the environme2002Metabolism
  3. 3Assertion : The number of cells in a multicellular organism is inversely proportional to the size of body. Reason : All the cells in the bio2002Cell Cycle Involves Two Stages
  4. 4If turgor pressure becomes equal to the wall pressure, then2002Plant Water Relations
  5. 5Which of the following is related to glycosylation of protein?2002Cell Organelles
  6. 6A chromosome carrying the centromere at one of the ends is called2002Cell Organelles
  7. 7Assertion : Specialization of cells is advantageous for the organism. Reason : It increases the operational efficiency of an organism.2002Cell Membranes
  8. 8When the filament runs throughout the length of anther, it is called2002The Flower
  9. 9Assertion : The two cotyledons in the seed are often referred to as the embryonic leaves. Reason : The embryo contains radicle and plumule.2002The Seed
  10. 10Passage cells are found in2002Anatomy of Plant Parts
  11. 11Assertion : The collenchyma is a thick walled living tissue. Reason : The collenchyma is thickened due to the deposition of pectin.2002Tissue System
  12. 12Ambulacral grooves are absent in the living forms of the Class2002Phylum Echinodermata
  13. 13Which of the following Phyla are included in Enterozoa?2002Phylum Annelida
  14. 14Hydra receives impulses and stimuli through2002Protozoa
  15. 15Assertion : Lateral line system is found in fishes and aquatic larval amphibians. Reason : Lateral line system has receptors which are the c2002Phylum Chordata
  16. 16Bud dormancy is induced by2002Plant Growth Regulators
  17. 17Assertion : Death is regarded as the most important regulatory process on earth. Reason : It avoids overcrowding, caused by continuous repro2002Senescence
  18. 18Glycolysis is found in cytoplasm of virtually all types of aerobic/anaerobic cells. In this process, glucose is converted into2002Glycolysis
  19. 19Which of the following structures helps in the respiration of lichens?2002Kingdom Monera
  20. 20Assertion : In bacteria, photosynthesis occurs by utilizing wavelengths longer than . Reason : Here the reaction centre is B-890.2002Kingdom Monera
  21. 21Assertion : Plasmids are double stranded extrachromosomal DNA. Reason : Plasmids are possessed by eukaryotic cells.2002Kingdom Protista
  22. 22The photorespiratory carbon-oxidation cycle involves the interaction of2002Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  23. 23Assertion : When six molecules of carbon dioxide participate in photosynthesis, 12 molecules of and are used up, forming one hexose molecule2002Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  24. 24Xenia and metaxenia terms are related with2002Sexual Reproduction
  25. 25Megasporophyll of Cycas has the same nature as2002Sexual Reproduction
  26. 26Assertion : The megaspore mother cell undergoes mitosis to produce four megaspores. Reason : Megaspore mother cells and the megaspores are b2002Sexual Reproduction
  27. 27Algae are useful because they2002Algae: Thallophytes
  28. 28The plant body of moss (Funaria) is2002Bryophytes
  29. 29Elater mechanism for seed dispersal is exhibited by2002Pteridophytes
  30. 30Green muffler is used against which type of pollution ?2002Pollution
  31. 31Assertion : Systematics is the branch of biology that deals with classification of living organism. Reason : The aim of classification is to2002Taxonomic Categories
  32. 32Assertion : Clones are a group of organisms of identical genotype, produced by a single parent through asexual means. Reason : Clones exhibi2002Types of Asexual Reproduction

Chemistry

  1. 1Preview not available - open to view this question.2002IUPAC Nomenclature
  2. 2Which of the following is a chiral compound?2002Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  3. 3Assertion : Phenol is a weaker acid than ethanol. Reason : Groups with effect and effect decrease acidity at -position.2002Electron displacement effects
  4. 4Which of the following molecule has highest bond energy?2002Covalent and Co-ordinate Bonding
  5. 5Which of the following has the highest dipole moment?2002Dipole moment
  6. 6The length of bond in benzene is2002Molecular Orbital Theory
  7. 7The number of - and -bonds present in pent-4-ene, 1-yne is2002Covalent and Co-ordinate Bonding
  8. 8Which of the following is most stable?2002Molecular Orbital Theory
  9. 9Assertion : Boiling and melting points of amides are higher than corresponding acids. Reason : It is due to strong intermolecular hydrogen b2002Van Der Waals Forces, Hydrogen Bonding and Metallic Bonding
  10. 10Assertion : Ethers behave sas bases in the presence of mineral acids. Reason : It is due to the presence of lone pair of electrons on the ox2002Covalent and Co-ordinate Bonding
  11. 11Assertion : Sigma ( is a strong bond, while pi is a weak bond. Reason : Atoms rotate freely about pi ( ) bond.2002Molecular Orbital Theory
  12. 12Quantum numbers of an atom can be defined on the basis of2002Quantum mechanical model
  13. 13Which of the following has maximum energy?2002Electronic configuration
  14. 14Spectrum of is similar to that of2002Hydrogen spectrum
  15. 15Azimuthal quantum number defines2002Quantum mechanical model
  16. 16Which of the following does not have valence electron in -subshell?2002Electronic configuration
  17. 17Assertion : For Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum, the value and . Reason: The value of for a line in Balmer series of hydrogen spectrum ha2002Bohr's model
  18. 18Assertion : Absorption spectrum consists of some bright lines separated by dark spaces. Reason : Emission spectrum consists of dark lines.2002Hydrogen spectrum
  19. 19At , distilled water has ions concentration equal to litre. The value of at this temperature will be2002Ionic Product of Water
  20. 20The of solution containing sodium acetate and acetic acid is for2002Salt Hydrolysis
  21. 21The solubility of is at . The value for is2002Solubility
  22. 22Assertion : Potassium and caesium are used in photoelectric cells. Reason : Potassium and caesium emit electrons on exposure to light.2002Properties of S-block elements
  23. 23The heat of neutralization of a strong base and a strong acid is . The heat released when 0.5 mole of solution is added to 0.20 moles of sol2002Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  24. 24Assertion : During an adiabatic process, heat energy is not exchanged between system and its surroundings. Reason : The temperature of a gas2002First Law and Basic Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
  25. 25Assertion : Mass and volume are extensive properties. Reason : Mass/volume is also an extensive parameter.2002System and surrounding
  26. 26Assertion : Absolute values of internal energy of substances can not be determined. Reason : It is impossible to determine exact values of c2002First Law and Basic Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
  27. 27The correct order of solubility in water for , , Xe is2002Noble Gases
  28. 28Which of the following compound is a tribasic acid?2002Phosphorus and Its Compounds
  29. 29Assertion : All halogens are coloured. Reason : The halogens absorb visible light.2002Halogens and Its Compounds
  30. 30Assertion : F - F bond has low bond dissociation energy. Reason : The fluorine has lower reactivity.2002Halogens and Its Compounds
  31. 31Assertion : Stannous chloride gives grey precipitate with mercuric chloride, but stannic chloride does not do so. Reason : Stannous chloride2002Tin and Lead Containing Compounds
  32. 32Assertion : Diamond is a bad conductor. Reason : Graphite is a good conductor.2002Carbon and Its Compounds
  33. 33Enzymes with two sites are called2002Catalysis and Theories of Catalysis
  34. 34The size of colloidal particle is2002Colloids
  35. 35Assertion : Physical absorption of molecules takes place on surface only. Reason : In this process, the bonds of the absorbed molecules are 2002Adsorption
  36. 36Assertion : An increase in surface area increases the rate of evaporation. Reason : Stronger the inter-molecular attractive forces, fast is 2002Adsorption
  37. 37Action of acetylene on dilute gives2002Reactions of alkenes
  38. 38Schottky defect defines imperfection in the lattice structure of a2002Stoichiometric defects
  39. 39An type structure is found in2002Ionic structure
  40. 40An element (atomic mass ) having BCC structure has unit cell edge . The density of element is (No. of atom in BCC ).2002Cubic system
  41. 41The weight of one molecule of a compound is2002Mole concept
  42. 42Assertion : Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed. Reason : Under similar condition of temperature and pressure, equal volume of gases 2002Laws of chemical combination
  43. 43Lucas test is used for the determination of2002Reactions of Alcohols
  44. 44The intermediate formed in aldol condensation is2002Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds
  45. 45Oxidation state of in is2002Oxidation number
  46. 46For the reaction : the order of reaction is2002Methods to determine order of reaction
  47. 47Which of the following reaction produces hydrogen?2002Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen
  48. 48Methyl orange is the example of which type of dye?2002Drugs and It's Classification
  49. 49Teflon is a polymer of2002Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  50. 50Which of the following is involved in Sandmeyer's reaction?2002Preparation and Properties of Aryl Halides
  51. 51The reaction: is known as2002Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  52. 52Which of the following is not an ore of iron?2002Minerals and ores
  53. 53Thermite is a mixture of iron oxide and2002Extraction of Metals
  54. 54If is pressure and is density of a gas, then and are related as2002Gas laws and Ideal Gas Equation
  55. 55The compound most suitable for the preparation of cyanohydrin is2002Preparation and Properties of Amines
  56. 56In the reaction : the compound is known as2002Reactions for ketones
  57. 57can be converted to by the action of2002Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  58. 58Assertion : DNA molecules and RNA molecules are found in the nucleus of a cell. Reason : On heating, the enzymes do not lose their specific 2002Nucleic Acids
  59. 59The vitamin nicotinamide can be synthesized in our body from2002Proteins
  60. 60Which of the following would not give Fehling's test ?2002Carbohydrates
  61. 61Assertion : Cuprous ion is colourless whereas cupric ion is blue in the aqueous solution. Reason : Cuprous ion ) has unpaired electrons whil2002Properties of D-block elements
  62. 62Assertion : Dinegative anion of oxygen is quite common but dinegative anion of sulphur is less common. Reason : Covalency of oxygen is two.2002Periodic properties

Physics

  1. 1Light propagates rectilinearly because of its2002Wave Theory and Wavefronts
  2. 2Golden view of sea shell is due to2002Polarization of Light
  3. 3Assertion : Coloured spectrum is seen when we look through a muslin eloth. Reason: It is due to the diffraction of white light on passing th2002Diffraction of Light
  4. 4Assertion : When tiny circular obstacle is placed in the path of light from some distance, a bright spot is seen at the centre of the shadow2002Diffraction of Light
  5. 5Assertion : Thin films such a soap bubble or a thin layer of oil on water show beautiful colours when illuminated by white light. Reason : I2002Interference of Light
  6. 6The angular momentum of a moving body remains constant if2002Angular momentum and Angular impulse
  7. 7At the uppermost point of a projectile, its velocity and acceleration are at an angle of2002Projectile motion
  8. 8The coefficient of mutual inductance, when magnetic flux changes by and current changes by is2002Self and Mutual Inductance
  9. 9Assertion : The quantity possesses dimension of time. Reason : To reduce the rate of increase of current through a solenoid, we should incre2002LR Circuit
  10. 10Assertion : Faraday's laws are consequences of conservation of energy. Reason : In a purely resistive A.C. circuit, the current lags behind 2002Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz law
  11. 11The latent heat of vapourisation of water is . If the work done in the process of vapourisation of is , then increase in internal energy is2002First Law of Thermodynamics
  12. 12Length cannot be measure by2002Units
  13. 13The dimension of torque is2002Dimensions
  14. 14Assertion : S.I. units are logical and coherent. Reason : S.I. system of units is a rationalised system.2002Units
  15. 15The density of a substance at is and at , its density is . The coefficient of linear expansion of the substance is2002Thermal Expansion
  16. 16According to Wein's displacement law2002Radiation
  17. 17A black body is at a temperature . It emits energy at a rate, which is proportional to2002Radiation
  18. 18Assertion : Blue star is at high temperature than red star. Reason : Wein's displacement law states that .2002Radiation
  19. 19Assertion : The earth without its atmosphere would be inhospitably cold. Reason : All heat would escape in the absence of atmosphere.2002Radiation
  20. 20Assertion : Woolen clothes keep the body warm in winter. Reason : Air is a bad conductor of heat.2002Conduction
  21. 21An electric bulb marked and , is used in a circuit of supply voltage . Now its power is2002Electric Power and Heating Effect of Current
  22. 22When a wire is stretched and its radius becomes , then its resistance will be2002Resistance and Resistivity
  23. 23Assertion : In a simple battery circuit, the point of the lowest potential is positive terminal of the battery. Reason : The current flows t2002Electric Cell or Battery
  24. 24The kinetic energy of a body becomes four times its initial value. The new linear momentum will be2002momentum
  25. 25Assertion : In an elastic collision of two billiard balls, the total kinetic energy is conserved during the short time of oscillation of the2002Collisions
  26. 26Hubble's law is related with2002Motion of satellite
  27. 27The force of gravitation is2002Newton’s Law of Gravitation
  28. 28Kepler's second law is based on2002Kepler laws
  29. 29If be the orbital velocity of a satellite in a circular orbit close to the earth's surface and is the escape velocity from the earth, then r2002Motion of satellite
  30. 30Assertion : Planet is a heavenly body revolving round the sun. Reason : Star is luminous body made of gaseous material.2002Motion of satellite
  31. 31Assertion : The time-period of pendulum, on a satellite orbiting the earth is infinity. Reason : Time-period of a pendulum is inversely prop2002Time Period and Frequency
  32. 32Assertion : In simple harmonic motion, the motion is to and fro and periodic. Reason: Velocity of the particle (where is the displacement).2002Simple Harmonic Motion
  33. 33In the given figure, the capacitance , have a capacitance each. If the capacitor has a capacitance , then effective capacitance between and 2002Grouping of capacitors
  34. 34The speed of an electron having a wavelength of is2002Matter Waves
  35. 35An electron having charge and mass is moving in a uniform electric field . Its acceleration will be2002Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  36. 36A conducting sphere of radius is charged with . Another uncharged sphere of radius is allowed to touch it for some time. After that if the s2002Electric Potential and Potential Energy
  37. 37What is the path difference for destructive interference?2002Interference and Superposition of Waves
  38. 38A siren emitting sound of frequency is going away from a static listener with a speed of . Frequency of the sound to be heard by the listene2002Doppler’s Effect
  39. 39A string in a musical instrument is long and its fundamental frequency is . If a frequency of is to be produced, then required length of str2002Vibration of String
  40. 40If equation of sound wave is , then its wavelength will be2002Properties of Sound Waves
  41. 41The graph between wave number (v) and angular frequency is2002Basics of Mechanical Waves
  42. 42The velocities of sound at the same temperature in two monoatomic gases of densities and are and respectively. If , then the value of is2002Speed of Sound Waves
  43. 43Assertion : The flash of lightening is seen before the sound of thunder is heard. Reason : Speed of sound is greater than speed of light.2002Basics of Mechanical Waves
  44. 44Assertion : We use a thick wire in the secondary of a step down transformer to reduce the production heat. Reason : When the plane of the ar2002Transformers
  45. 45Scent sprayer is based on2002Hydrodynamics
  46. 46The property utilized in the manufacture of lead shots is2002Surface tension
  47. 47Velocity of light is equal to2002Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  48. 48Assertion : Quasar emits radiowaves more than radio galaxy. Reason : Quasar has very small size.2002Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  49. 49If vectors and are perpendicular to each other, then the positive value of is2002Multiplication of Vectors
  50. 50At temperature, a -type semiconductor2002Semiconductors
  51. 51The potential barrier, in the depletion layer, is due to2002Diodes
  52. 52Three different objects and are allowed to fall from rest and from the same point along three different frictionless paths. The speeds of th2002Uniform Motion
  53. 53A particle starts from rest and has an acceleration of for . After that, it travels for with constant speed and then undergoes a retardation2002Uniform Motion
  54. 54The magnetic needle of a tangent galvanometer is deflected at an angle due to a magnet. The horizontal component of earth's magnetic field i2002Magnetic Equipments
  55. 55Assertion : We cannot think of a magnetic field configuration with three poles. Reason : A bar magnet does exert a torque on itself due to i2002Magnetism and Properties of Magnet
  56. 56Brilliance of diamond is due to2002Critical angle and total internal reflection
  57. 57The Cauchy's dispersion formula is2002Prism and Dispersion of Light
  58. 58The breaking stress of a wire depends upon2002Young’s Modulus and Breaking Stres
  59. 59Assertion : Stress is the internal force per unit area of a body. Reason : Rubber is more elastic than steel.2002Young’s Modulus and Breaking Stres
  60. 60Assertion : It is difficult to move a cycle along the road with its brakes on. Reason : Sliding friction is greater than rolling friction.2002Frictional force

Zoology

  1. 1Which of the following is a component of cell mediated immunity?2002Specific Immunity
  2. 2In Entamoeba histolytica, the presence of chromatid bodies is characteristic of2002STDs
  3. 3Adults of Wuchereria bancrofti attacks2002Common Health Disease
  4. 4The sites of the first, second and third moulting of the Ascaris larva are respectively2002Common Health Disease
  5. 5The cranial capacity was largest among the2002Human Evolution
  6. 6Frameshift mutation occurs when2002Mutation
  7. 7Pure line breed refers to2002Mendel's Experiment
  8. 8If a homozygous red flowered plant is crossed with a homozygous white flowered plant, the offspring would be2002F1 and F2 Cross
  9. 9Assertion : The imbalance in the concentration of and proteins generates the resting potential. Reason : To maintain the unequal distributio2002Definition of Nerve Impulse
  10. 10A point mutation comprising the substitution of a purine by pyrimidine is called2002Properties of Genetic Material
  11. 11Wobble hypothesis was given by2002Genetic Code
  12. 12Assertion : The RNA attaches itself to the ribosome via its end. Reason : The RNA has F-capsular nucleotide and bases of lagging sequence.2002Transcription
  13. 13Excretion in cockroach takes place by2002Cockroach
  14. 14The ganglia of sympathetic and the central nervous system in frog develops from the2002Frog
  15. 15Non-cellular layer that connects inner surface of the epithelial tissue to the connective tissue is2002Connective Tissue
  16. 16Which of the following teeth are lophodont?2002Teeth
  17. 17Which of the following digestive juices has the minimum value?2002Stomach
  18. 18Curdling of milk in small intestine occurs due to the action of2002Stomach
  19. 19Cyclosporine is used as2002Application in Medicine
  20. 20Assertion : "Rosie", the first transgenic cow, produced human protein-enriched milk. Reason : The milk contained the human alpha lactalbumin2002Transgenic Animals
  21. 21Which of the following is involved in allergic reaction?2002Blood Group
  22. 22Assertion : WBCs accumulate at the site of wounds by diapedesis. Reason : It is the squeezing of leucocytes from the endothelium.2002Blood
  23. 23Assertion : The regulation of RBC production is accompanied by the kidneys. Reason : Erythropoietin hormone circulates to the red bone marro2002Blood
  24. 24Assertion : Histamine is involved in allergic and inflammatory reactions. Reason : Histamine is a vasodilator.2002Blood
  25. 25Introduction of foreign genes for improving genotype is2002Conceptual Development of Genetic Engineering
  26. 26Which of the following are uricotelic animals?2002Introduction

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the AIIMS 2002 paper?

This paper has 180 questions in total - 32 from Botany, 62 from Chemistry, 60 from Physics, and 26 from Zoology.

2.Can I practise questions from just one subject?

Yes. Use the Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology tabs at the top of the page to jump directly to that subject's question set within this paper.

3.How is the AIIMS 2002 paper structured?

The AIIMS 2002 paper on MARKS has 180 questions, organised by subject:

  • Botany: 32 questions - 32 single-correct.
  • Chemistry: 62 questions - 62 single-correct.
  • Physics: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
  • Zoology: 26 questions - 26 single-correct.
4.How difficult is the AIIMS 2002 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 180 rated questions in this paper, 86 (48%) are easy, 71 (39%) are medium and 23 (13%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Botany: 11 easy, 19 medium, 2 hard
  • Chemistry: 37 easy, 18 medium, 7 hard
  • Physics: 33 easy, 16 medium, 11 hard
  • Zoology: 5 easy, 18 medium, 3 hard
5.Which chapters were asked the most in the AIIMS 2002 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Botany: Animal Kingdom (4), Biological Classification (3), and Cell - The Unit of Life (3).
  • Chemistry: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (8), Structure of Atom (7), and p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) (4).
  • Physics: Waves and Sound (7), Thermal Properties of Matter (6), and Gravitation (5).
  • Zoology: Body Fluids and Circulation (4), Human Health and Diseases (4), and Digestion and Absorption (3).
6.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the AIIMS 2002 paper?

Yes. 34 of the 180 questions in this paper are marked on MARKS as outside the current syllabus. You can still practise them for the concept, but they are a lower priority if you are short on time.

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