AIIMS 2003
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This paper has 180 questions in total - 89 easy (49%), 70 moderate (39%) and 21 tough (12%). 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 52% easy, 30% moderate, 18% tough; Chemistry 52% easy, 35% moderate, 13% tough; Zoology 34% easy, 66% moderate, 0% tough; Botany 55% easy, 39% moderate, 6% tough.
Botany questions were spread across 14 chapters, with Ecosystem (5), Anatomy of Flowering Plants (4), and Environmental Issues (4) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 23 chapters, with General Organic Chemistry (8), Thermodynamics (C) (5), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (4) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 24 chapters, with Nuclear Physics (6), Gravitation (5), and Dual Nature of Matter (4) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 12 chapters, with Human Reproduction (5), Body Fluids and Circulation (4), and Human Health and Diseases (4) carrying the most weight.
Botany
- 1Continued consumption of a diet rich in butter, red meat and eggs for a long period may lead to:2003Lipids
- 2An example of competitive inhibition of an enzyme is the inhibition of:2003Enzymes
- 3Plasmodesmata connections help in2003Cell Wall
- 4Assertion : A cell membrane shows fluid behaviour. Reason : A membrane is a mosaic or composite of diverse lipids and proteins.2003Cell Membranes
- 5In a dicotyledonous stem, the sequence of tissues from the outside to the inside is2003Anatomy of Plant Parts
- 6The quiescent centre in root meristem serves as a2003Meristematic Tissues
- 7Assertion : Water and mineral uptake by root hairs from the soil occurs through apoplast until it reaches endodermis. Reason : Casparian str2003Tissue System
- 8Assertion : Long distance flow of photoassimilates in plants occurs through sieve tubes. Reason : Mature sieve tubes have parietal cytoplasm2003Anatomy of Plant Parts
- 9Assertion : Bats and whales are classified as mammals. Reason : Bats and whales have four-chambered heart.2003Phylum Chordata
- 10The map given below indicates the former and the present distribution of an animal: Which animal could it be:2003Biodiversity Conservation in India
- 11Assertion : Tropical rain forests are disappearing fastly from developing countries such as India. Reason : No value is attached to these fo2003Levels of Biodiversity
- 12Photorespiration in plants starts from:2003Aerobic Respiration
- 13Photochemical smog formed in congested metropolitan cities mainly consists of :2003Nitrogen Metabolism
- 14Azolla is used as a biofertilizer because it2003Nitrogen Metabolism
- 15People recovering from long illness are often advised to include the alga Spirulina in their diet because it2003Kingdom Monera
- 16Viroids have2003Viroids
- 17Hill reaction occurs in:2003Mechanism of Photosynthesis
- 18Assertion : Rhoeo leaves contain anthocyanin pigments in epidermal cells. Reason : Anthocyanins are accessory photosynthetic pigments.2003Pigments
- 19Pollen grains are able to withstand extremes of temperature and dessication because their exine is composed of2003Sexual Reproduction
- 20Assertion : Many visitors to the hills suffer from skin and respiratory allergy problem. Reason : Conifer trees produce a large quantity of 2003Sexual Reproduction
- 21The plant part which consists of two generations, one within the other, is2003Plant Life Cycles
- 22Drinking of mineral water with very low level of pesticides (about ) for long periods may:2003Pollution
- 23In almost all Indian metropolitan cities like Delhi, the major atmospheric pollutant(s) is/are:2003Pollution
- 24Assertion : Organochlorine pesticides are organic compounds that have been chlorinated. Reason : Fenitrothion is one of the organochlorine p2003Pollution
- 25Assertion : Inhabitants close to very busy airports are likely to experience health hazards. Reason : Sound level of jet aeroplanes usually 2003Pollution
- 26Assertion : In plant tissue culture, somatic embryos can be induced from any plant cell. Reason : Any viable plant cell can differentiate in2003Introduction
- 27Which one of the following pairs of terms / names mean one and the same thing?2003Structure of Ecosystem
- 28is eating curd/yoghurt. For this food intake in a food chain he should be considered as occupying2003Structure of Ecosystem
- 29Assertion : All birds, except the ones like koel (cuckoo) build nests for retiring and taking rest during night time (day time for nocutrnal2003Ecological Succession
- 30Assertion : In a food chain members of successive higher levels are fewer in number. Reason : Number of organisms at any trophic level depen2003On the Basis Development
- 31Assertion : Leaf butterfly and stick insect show mimicry to dodge their enemies. Reason : Mimicry is a method to acquire body colour blendin2003Introduction
Chemistry
- 1Among the following the strongest acid is2003Electron displacement effects
- 2Among the following the weakest base is2003Conjugation and Aromaticity
- 3Preview not available - open to view this question.2003IUPAC Nomenclature
- 4The ortho/para directing group among the following is2003Conjugation and Aromaticity
- 5The most reactive nucleophile among the following is2003Attacking reagents
- 6The absolute configuration of the following compound is2003Isomerism of Organic Compounds
- 7Which of the following compounds possesses the bond with the lowest bond dissociation energy?2003Electron displacement effects
- 8Assertion : Cis-1,3-dihydroxycyclohexane exists in boat conformation. Reason : In the chair form, there will not be hydrogen bonding between2003Isomerism of Organic Compounds
- 9The paramagnetic species is2003Molecular Orbital Theory
- 10The ion which is not tetrahedral in shape is2003Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
- 11Intermolecular hydrogen bonding is strongest in2003Van Der Waals Forces, Hydrogen Bonding and Metallic Bonding
- 12Which of the following are arranged in the decreasing order of dipole moment?2003Dipole moment
- 13The quantum number of a free gas eous atom is associated with2003Quantum mechanical model
- 14Assertion : emits a positron giving . Reason : In emission neutron is transformed into proton.2003Atomic Mass and Atomic Size
- 15Which one of the following is not a buffer solution?2003Buffer solutions
- 16In which of the following acid-base titration, is greater than 8 at equivalence point?2003PH of solutions
- 17Assertion : is more soluble in than in plain water. Reason : Carbonate is a weak base and reacts with the from the strong acid, causing the 2003Solubility
- 18On dissolving moderate amount of sodium metal in liquid at low temperature, which one of the following does not occur?2003General Characteristics of Alkali Metals
- 19Assertion : Barium is not required for normal biological function in human. Reason : Barium does not show variable oxidation state.2003Alkaline Earth Metals
- 20One gram sample of is decomposed in a bomb calorimeter. The temperature of the calorimeter increases by . The heat capacity of the system is2003Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
- 21Which one of the following has greater than zero?2003Entropy and Second law of thermodynamics
- 22The potential energy diagram for a reaction is given in the figure. of the reaction corresponds to the energy2003Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
- 23Assertion : The increase in internal energy for the vapourization of one mole of water at and is zero. Reason : For all isothermal processes2003Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
- 24Assertion : and are almost the same for the reaction, . Reason : All reactants and products are gases.2003Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
- 25The true statement for the acids of phosphorus, and is2003Phosphorus and Its Compounds
- 26The mixture of concentrated and made in ratio contains2003Nitrogen and Its Compounds
- 27Assertion : is a stable compound. Reason: Iodide stabilizes higher oxidation state.2003Halogens and Its Compounds
- 28The complex used as an anti-cancer agent is2003Stability of complex ion
- 29The colourless species is2003Crystal Field Theory
- 30The ligand called acid is2003Carbonyl Compounds
- 31Assertion: is a weaker ligand than . Reason : ionizes to give ions in aqueous solution.2003Crystal Field Theory
- 32Assertion : Haemoglobin is an oxygen carrier. Reason : Oxygen binds as to of haemoglobin.2003Catalysis and Theories of Catalysis
- 33Assertion : Activity of an enzyme is dependent. Reason : Change in affects the solubility of the enzyme in water.2003Catalysis and Theories of Catalysis
- 34Assertion : The micelle formed by sodium stearate in water has groups at the surface. Reason : Surface tension of water is reduced by the ad2003Preparation and Purification of colloids
- 35The treatment of benzene with isobutene in the presence of sulphuric acid gives2003Reactions of aromatic compounds
- 36Assertion : Alkyl benzene is not prepared by Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene. Reason : Alkyl halides are less reactive than acyl halide2003Reactions of aromatic compounds
- 37Assertion : Trans-2-butene on reaction with gives meso-2,3-dibromobutane. Reason : The reaction involves -addition of bromine.2003Reactions of alkenes
- 38Which of the following reactions is used to make a fuel cell?2003Commercial Cells and Batteries
- 39Time required to deposit one millimole of aluminium metal by the passage of 9.65 amperes through aqueous solution of aluminium ion is2003Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
- 40What is the co-ordination number of sodium in ?2003Crystal Structure of Solids
- 41mole) in neutral aqueous medium is disproportionated to2003Compounds of Transition Metals
- 42Lanthanide for which + II and +III oxidation states are common is2003F-Block elements
- 43Assertion : Solution of in water is coloured. Reason: Oxidation state of in is +6 .2003Compounds of Transition Metals
- 44Which one of the statements given below concerning properties of solutions, describes a colligative effect?2003Vapour pressure and raoult's law
- 45Assertion : Increasing pressure on pure water decreases its freezing point. Reason : Density of water is minimum at .2003Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
- 46Propan-1-ol can be prepared from propene by2003Preparation and Properties of Alcohols
- 47The reagent commonly used to determine hardness of water titrimetrically is2003Preparation and Properties of Water
- 48Assertion : The bond length in is shorter than that of . Reason : is an ionic compound.2003Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Peroxide
- 49Which one of the following is not a surfactant?2003Cleansing Agents
- 50Assertion : Benzyl bromide when kept in acetone water it produces benzyl alcohol. Reason : The reaction follows mechanism.2003Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
- 51The compound used for gravimetric estimation of copper(II) is2003Extraction of Metals
- 52In the extraction of copper from sulphide ore the metal is formed by reduction of with2003Extraction of Metals
- 53Nitrobenzene gives N-phenylhydroxylamine by2003Preparation and Properties of Amines
- 54At higher temperature, iodoform reaction is given by2003Tests for aldehyde and ketones
- 55Assertion : Hydroxyketones are not directly used in Grignard reaction. Reason : Grignard reagents react with hydroxyl group.2003Method of preparation for both aldehydes and ketones
- 56Subunits present in haemoglobin are2003Nucleic Acids
- 57Among the following, the achiral amino acid is2003Proteins
- 58Assertion : Glycosides are hydrolysed in acidic conditions. Reason : Glycosides are acetals.2003Preparation and Reactions of Glucose
- 59Which of the following is not a green house gas?2003Air Pollution
- 60Assertion : Photochemical smog is produced by nitrogen oxides. Reason : Vehicular pollution is a major source of nitrogen oxides.2003Air Pollution
Physics
- 1When a beam of light is used to determine the position of an object, the maximum accuracy is achieved if the light is2003Wave Theory and Wavefronts
- 2A double slit experiment is performed with light of wavelength . A thin film of thickness and refractive index 1.5 is introduced in the path2003Youngs Double Slit Experiment
- 3In an ideal parallel circuit, the capacitor is charged by connecting it to a d.c. source which is then disconnected. The current in the circ2003Inductance
- 4Assertion : The possibility of an electric bulb fusing is higher at the time of switching on and off. Reason : Inductive effects produce a s2003LR Circuit
- 5Assertion : When a bottle of cold carbonated drink is opened, a slight fog forms around the opening. Reason : Adiabatic expansion of the gas2003Thermodynamic Processes
- 6Using mass , length , time and current as fundamental quantities, the dimension of permeability is2003Dimensions
- 7A black body, at a temperature of , radiates heat at a rate of . When its temperature is raised to , the heat radiated by it in cal will be 2003Radiation
- 8Shown below are the black body radiation curves at temperatures and . Which of the following plots is correct?2003Radiation
- 9Assertion : Temperatures near the sea coast are moderate. Reason : Water has a high thermal conductivity.2003Conduction
- 10Assertion : It is hotter over the top of a fire than at the same distance on the sides. Reason : Air surrounding the fire conducts more heat2003Convection
- 11A radioactive substance decays to of its initial activity in 40 days. The half-life of the radioactive substance expressed in days is2003Radioactivity
- 12Nuclear fusion is possible2003Nuclear reactions
- 13Radioactive nuclei that are injected into a patient collect at certain sites within its body, undergoing radioactive decay and emitting elec2003Radioactivity
- 14In a material medium, when a positron meets an electron both the particles annihilate leading to the emission of two gamma ray photons. This2003Radioactivity
- 15Assertion : Radioactive nuclei emit particles. Reason : Electrons exist inside the nucleus.2003Radioactivity
- 16Assertion : Neutrons penetrate matter more readily as compared to protons. Reason : Neutrons are slightly more massive than protons.2003Nuclear structure
- 17The earth's magnetic field at a given point is . This field is to be annulled by magnetic induction at the center of a circular conducting l2003Magnetic Field
- 18An electron is travelling along the -direction. It encounters a magnetic field in the -direction. Its subsequent motion will be2003Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
- 19A rectangular loop carrying a current , is situated near a long straight wire carrying a steady current . The wire is parallel to one of the2003Force and Torque on Current Carrying Conductor
- 20Assertion : In high latitudes one sees colourful curtains of light hanging down from high altitudes. Reason : The high energy charged partic2003Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
- 21A wire of length is drawn such that its diameter is reduced to half of its original diameter. If the initial resistance of the wire were , i2003Resistance and Resistivity
- 22A neutron makes a head-on elastic collision with a stationary deuteron. The fractional energy loss of the neutron in the collision is2003Collisions
- 23The velocity with which a projectile must be fired so that it escapes earth's gravitation does not depend on2003Gravitational potential and Potential Energy
- 24The motion of planets in the solar system is an example of the conservation of2003Kepler laws
- 25The difference in lengths of a mean solar day and a sidereal day is about2003Motion of satellite
- 26Assertion : The earth is slowing down and as a result the moon is coming nearer to it. Reason : The angular momentum of the earth moon syste2003Kepler laws
- 27Assertion : The length of the day is slowly increasing. Reason : The dominant effect causing a slowdown in the rotation of the earth is the 2003Acceleration Due to Gravity
- 28Two springs of force constants and are connected to a mass as shown in figure. The frequency of oscillation of the mass is2003Time Period and Frequency
- 29Assertion : The amplitude of an oscillating pendulum decreases gradually with time. Reason : The frequency of the pendulum decreases with ti2003Applications of SHM
- 30A laser beam is used for carrying out surgery because it2003Matter Waves
- 31A proton is about 1840 times heavier than an electron. When it is accelerated by a potential difference of , its kinetic energy will be2003Photoelectric Effect
- 32If an electron and a photon propagate in the form of waves having the same wavelength, it implies that they have the same2003Matter Waves
- 33Assertion : A beam of charged particles is employed in the treatment of cancer. Reason : Charged particles on passing through a material med2003Photoelectric Effect
- 34An electric dipole placed in a non-uniform electric field experiences2003Electric Dipole
- 35Three charges are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side as shown in the given figure. The force experienced by the charg2003Electric Charge and Coulomb's law
- 36Figure shown is a distribution of charges. The flux of electric field due to these charges through the surface is2003Electric Flux and Gauss Law
- 37Assertion : The Coulomb force is dominating force in the universe. Reason : The Coulomb force is weaker than the gravitational force.2003Electric Charge and Coulomb's law
- 38An earthquake generates both transverse and longitudinal sound waves in the earth. The speed of waves is about and that of waves is about . 2003Interference and Superposition of Waves
- 39Assertion : When a beetle moves along the sand within a few tens of centimeters of a sand scorpion, the scorpion immediately turns towards t2003Basics of Mechanical Waves
- 40A capacitor of capacitance is connected in the tank circuit of an oscillator oscillating with a frequency of . If the current flowing in the2003AC Circuits
- 41Bernoulli's equation is a consequence of conservation of2003Hydrodynamics
- 42Two small drops of mercury, each of radius , coalesce to form a single large drop. The ratio of the total surface energies before and after 2003Surface tension
- 43A lead shot of diameter falls through a long column of glycerine. The variation of its velocity with distance covered is represented by2003Viscosity
- 44Characteristic X-rays are produced due to2003X-Rays
- 45To a germanium sample, traces of gallium are added as an impurity. The resultant sample would behave like2003Semiconductors
- 46In the following common emitter configuration an transistor with current gain is used. The output voltage of the amplifier will be2003Junction Transistors
- 47Assertion : The resistivity of a semiconductor increases with temperature. Reason : The atoms of a semiconductor vibrate with larger amplitu2003Semiconductors
- 48A body starting from rest moves along a straight line with a constant acceleration. The variation of speed (v) with distance is represented 2003Graphs of motion in one dimension
- 49A ball is thrown vertically upwards. Which of the following plots represents the speed-time graph of the ball during its flight if the air r2003Graphs of motion in one dimension
- 50A frog can be levitated in a magnetic field produced by a current in a vertical solenoid placed below the frog. This is possible because the2003Magnetic Materials and their Properties
- 51In an experiment to find the focal length of a concave mirror a graph is drawn between the magnitudes of and . The graph looks like2003Mirror Formula, Reflection in Spherical Mirror
- 52An astronaut is looking down on earth's surface from a space shuttle at an altitude of . Assuming that the astronaut's pupil diameter is and2003Human eye
- 53Assertion : The stars twinkle while the planets do not. Reason : The stars are much bigger in size than the planets.2003Refraction of light from plane surface
- 54Assertion : Owls can move freely during night. Reason : They have large number of rods on their retina.2003Human eye
- 55The maximum distance upto which TV transmission from a TV tower of height can be received is proportional to2003Modulation
- 56In short wave communication, waves of which of the following frequencies will be reflected back by the ionospheric layer having electron den2003Propagation of EM Waves
- 57Assertion : Microwave communication is preferred over optical communication. Reason : Microwaves provide large number of channels and bandwi2003Communication System
- 58Assertion : A tube light emits white light. Reason : Emission of light in a tube takes place at a very high temperature.2003Atomic Spectrum
- 59Assertion : Bohr had to postulate that the electrons in stationary orbits around the nucleus do not radiate. Reason : According to classical2003Atomic Structure
- 60Assertion : The size of a hydrogen balloon increases as it rises in air. Reason: The material of the balloon can be easily stretched.2003Pressure and Energy of gas
Zoology
- 1Which one of the following is a sesamoid bone?2003Locomotion
- 2Just as Xenopsylla is to Yersenia pestis, so is:2003Common Health Disease
- 3Assertion : Mast cells in the human body release excessive amounts of inflammatory chemicals which cause allergic reactions. Reason : Allerg2003Immune System Disorder
- 4Assertion : Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) originated in China. Reason : China is the most populated country of the world.2003Common Health Disease
- 5Assertion : Old age is not an illness. It is a continuation of life with decreasing capacity for adaptation. Reason : Cessation of mitosis i2003Adolescence
- 6July 11 is observed as:2003Introduction
- 7Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?2003Branches of Ecology
- 8One of the genes present exclusively on the chromosome in humans is concerned with2003Genetic Disorders
- 9Excessive stimulation of vagus nerve in humans may lead to:2003Nerve
- 10A person is wearing spectacles with concave lenses for correcting vision. While not using the glasses, the image of a distant object in his 2003Sensory Organ
- 11What is true about RNA?2003Structure of T-RNA
- 12Which one of the following correctly represents the manner of replication of DNA?2003Replication
- 13Which one of the following codons codes for the same information as UGC?2003Genetic Code
- 14A person passes much urine and drinks much water but his blood glucose level is normal. This condition may be the result of :2003Kidney
- 15The source of somatostatin is same as that of2003Hypothalamus
- 16Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of2003Sewage Treatment
- 17Assertion : Yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae are used in baking industry. Reason : Carbon dioxide produced during fermentation causes2003Products
- 18Both corpus luteum and macula lutea are2003Female Reproductive System
- 19The early stage human embryo distinctly possesses2003Embryology
- 20The phase of menstrual cycle in humans that last for 7-8 days, is:2003Female Reproductive System
- 21Which one of the following statements with regard to embryonic development in humans is correct?2003Embryology
- 22Assertion : Holoblastic cleavage with almost equal-sized blastomeres is a characteristic of placental animals. Reason : Eggs of most mammals2003Embryology
- 23The crystal of lead zirconate is a key component of2003Electrocardiograph
- 24Which one of the following is a matching pair of a certain body feature and its value/count in a normal human adult?2003Disorders
- 25Which one of the following is a matching pair?2003Human Circulatory System
- 26Assertion : Smaller the organism higher is the rate of metabolism per gram weight. Reason : The heart rate of a six month old baby is much h2003Human Circulatory System
- 27Restriction enzymes:2003Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
- 28Which one of the following is a matching pair of certain organism(s) and the kind of association?2003Populations
- 29Assertion : Use of fertilizers greatly enhances crop productivity. Reason : Irrigation is very important in increasing crop productivity.2003Plant Breeding
Frequently Asked Questions
1.How many questions are in the AIIMS 2003 paper?
This paper has 180 questions in total - 31 from Botany, 60 from Chemistry, 60 from Physics, and 29 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.What is the structure of the AIIMS 2003 paper?
The AIIMS 2003 paper on MARKS has 180 questions, organised by subject:
- Botany: 31 questions - 31 single-correct.
- Chemistry: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
- Physics: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
- Zoology: 29 questions - 29 single-correct.
4.What is the difficulty level of the AIIMS 2003 paper?
Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 180 rated questions in this paper, 89 (49%) are easy, 70 (39%) are medium and 21 (12%) are hard. Subject wise:
- Botany: 17 easy, 12 medium, 2 hard
- Chemistry: 31 easy, 21 medium, 8 hard
- Physics: 31 easy, 18 medium, 11 hard
- Zoology: 10 easy, 19 medium, 0 hard
5.Which chapters had the most questions in the AIIMS 2003 paper?
The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:
- Botany: Ecosystem (5), Anatomy of Flowering Plants (4), and Environmental Issues (4).
- Chemistry: General Organic Chemistry (8), Thermodynamics (C) (5), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (4).
- Physics: Nuclear Physics (6), Gravitation (5), and Dual Nature of Matter (4).
- Zoology: Human Reproduction (5), Body Fluids and Circulation (4), and Human Health and Diseases (4).
6.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the AIIMS 2003 paper?
Yes. 43 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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