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This paper has 180 questions in total - 88 easy (49%), 69 moderate (38%) 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 52% easy, 28% moderate, 20% tough; Chemistry 57% easy, 32% moderate, 12% tough; Zoology 34% easy, 59% moderate, 6% tough; Botany 43% easy, 50% moderate, 7% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Cell - The Unit of Life (4), Ecosystem (3), and Environmental Issues (3) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 25 chapters, with Amines (6), Coordination Compounds (5), and p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) (5) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 25 chapters, with Semiconductors (8), Ray Optics (6), and Electrostatics (4) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Human Health and Diseases (5), Principles of Inheritance and Variation (5), and Evolution (4) carrying the most weight.

Botany

  1. 1Which one of the following statements regarding enzyme inhibition is correct?2005Enzymes
  2. 2When synapsis is complete all along the chromosome, the cell is said to have entered a stage called2005Meiosis
  3. 3Primary source of allelic variation is2005M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  4. 4Many cells function properly and divide mitotically even though they do not have2005Cell Organelles
  5. 5Three of the following statements regarding cell organelles are correct while one is wrong. Which one is wrong?2005Cell Organelles
  6. 6Electroporation procedure involves2005Cell Membranes
  7. 7Assertion : Mitochondria and chloroplasts are semi-autonomous organelles. Reason : They are formed by division of preexisting organelles as 2005Cell Organelles
  8. 8The family containing mustard and its main characters are2005Families
  9. 9In which one of the following would you expect to find glyoxysomes?2005The Seed
  10. 10Which one of the following statements pertaining to plant structure is correct?2005Permanent Tissues
  11. 11Which one of the following features is common in silverfish, scorpion, dragonfly and prawn?2005Basis of Classification
  12. 12In an experiment freshly hatched larvae of an insect (Khapra beetle) were reared on a basal diet (complete diet without cholesterol) with in2005Growth
  13. 13Gibberellins can promote seed germination because of their influence on2005Plant Growth Regulators
  14. 14Assertion : Senescence is the time when age associated defects are manifested. Reason : Certain genes may be undergoing sequential switching2005Senescence
  15. 15Which one of the following pairs of geographical areas show maximum biodiversity in our country?2005Patterns of Biodiversity
  16. 16One of the ex situ conservation methods for endangered species is2005Conservation of Biodiversity
  17. 17Somaclonal variation appears in2005According to Their Requirements
  18. 18Assertion : The fungi are widespread in distribution and they even live on or inside other plants and animals. Reason : Fungi are able to gr2005Kingdom Fungi
  19. 19Assertion : photosynthetic pathway is more efficient than the pathway. Reason : Photorespiration is suppressed in plants.2005Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  20. 20Assertion : The atmospheric concentration of at which photosynthesis just compensates for respiration is referred to as compensation point R2005Factor Affecting Photosynthesis
  21. 21Double fertilization involves2005Sexual Reproduction
  22. 22Which one of the following statement pertaining to pollutants is correct?2005Pollution
  23. 23Assertion : A suspended particulate matter (SPM) is an important pollutant released by diesel vehicles. Reason : Catalytic converters greatl2005Pollution
  24. 24Assertion : Presently, the global atmosphere is warming up. Reason : The depletion of stratospheric ozone layer has resulted in increase in 2005Pollution
  25. 25Based on cellular mechanisms there are two major types of regeneration found in the animals. Which one of the following is the correct examp2005Methods of Asexual Reproduction
  26. 26Which one of the following correctly represents an organism and its ecological niche?2005Functions of Ecosystem
  27. 27Given below is one of the types of ecological pyramids. This type represents2005Functions of Ecosystem
  28. 28Which one of the following is correct matching of a plant, its habit and the forest type where it normally occurs?2005On the Basis Development

Chemistry

  1. 1Among the following the strongest nucleophile is2005Attacking reagents
  2. 2Among the following the most stable compound is2005Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  3. 3Correct configuration of the following is2005Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  4. 4Assertion : Cyclopentadienyl anion is much more stable than allyl anion. Reason : Cyclopentadienyl anion is aromatic in character.2005Conjugation and Aromaticity
  5. 5Assertion : does not have a tetrahedral structure. Reason : in has two lone pairs.2005Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  6. 6Assertion : molecule is diamagnetic. Reason : The highest occupied molecular orbital is of type.2005Molecular Orbital Theory
  7. 7emits -particles and -particles. The neutron/proton ratio in the product nucleus is2005Atomic Mass and Atomic Size
  8. 8The isoelectronic pair is2005Atomic Mass and Atomic Size
  9. 9-Particles can be detected using2005Atomic Models
  10. 10The most probable radius (in pm) for finding the electron in is2005Bohr's model
  11. 11When of acetic acid is titrated against of ammonia solution ( ), the equivalence point occurs at2005Salt Hydrolysis
  12. 12Assertion : Addition of to an aqueous solution of in the presence of (excess) precipitates . Reason : is insoluble in water.2005Solubility
  13. 13The pair of amphoteric hydroxides is2005Properties of S-block elements
  14. 14of methanol is given by the chemical equation2005Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  15. 15For the reaction of one mole of zinc dust with one mole of sulphuric acid in a bomb calorimeter, and corresponds to2005Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  16. 16Among the following molecules (i) (ii) those having same number of lone pairs on are2005Noble Gases
  17. 17The number of bridges in the structure of phosphorus pentoxide and phosphorus trioxide are respectively2005Phosphorus and Its Compounds
  18. 18formed by reacting with2005Halogens and Its Compounds
  19. 19Assertion : Reaction of and in the presence of catalyst gives elemental sulphur. Reason : is a reducing agent.2005Sulphur and Its Compounds
  20. 20Assertion : Ozone is a powerful oxidising agent in comparison to . Reason : Ozone is diamagnetic but is paramagnetic.2005Oxygen and Its Compounds
  21. 21In diborane, the two angles are nearly2005Boron and Its Compounds
  22. 22Assertion : is known but is not. Reason : Size of fluorine is small and its lone pair of electrons interacts with -orbitals of strongly.2005Silicon and Its Compounds
  23. 23An aqueous solution of on addition of excess of concentrated turns blue due to formation of2005Crystal Field Theory
  24. 24In which of the following pairs both the complexes show optical isomerism?2005Isomerism of coordination compounds
  25. 25The diamagnetic species is2005Isomerism of coordination compounds
  26. 26The correct order for the wavelength of absorption in the visible region is2005Crystal Field Theory
  27. 27Assertion : Potassium ferrocyanide is diamagnetic whereas potassium ferricyanide is paramagnetic. Reason : Crystal field splitting in ferroc2005Crystal Field Theory
  28. 28Which of the following gives propyne on hydrolysis?2005Properties and Preparation of Alkynes
  29. 29Which of the following molecules is most suitable to disperse benzene in water?2005Reactions of aromatic compounds
  30. 30The major product obtained on treatment of with is2005Properties and Preparation of Alkenes
  31. 31Assertion : Rates of nitration of benzene and hexadeuterobenzene are different. Reason : bond is stronger than bond.2005Reactions of aromatic compounds
  32. 32The chemical reaction, taking place in a galvanic cell is represented by the notation2005Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  33. 33Assertion : Galvanised iron does not rust. Reason : Zinc has a more negative electrode potential than iron.2005Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  34. 34If is the number of atoms in the unit cell that represents the closest packing sequence ... , the number of tetrahedral voids in the unit ce2005Cubic system
  35. 35For reaction, , at is . The value of is nearly2005Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application
  36. 36For the chemical equilibrium, can be determined from which one of the following plots?2005Le chatelier's principle
  37. 37Among the following pairs of ions, the lower oxidation state in aqueous solution is more stable than the other, in2005Properties of D-block elements
  38. 38Assertion : The molecular weight of acetic acid determined by depression in freezing point method in benzene and water was found to be diffe2005Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  39. 39The major product formed in the following reaction is2005Reactions of Ethers
  40. 40on reaction with sodium ethoxide in ethanol gives , which on heating in the presence of acid gives . Compound is2005Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds
  41. 41Assertion : -Butyl methyl ether is not prepared by the reaction of -butyl bromide with sodium methoxide. Reason : Sodium methoxide is a stro2005Preparation of Ethers
  42. 42In the balanced chemical reaction and respectively corresponds to2005Balancing of redox reactions
  43. 43An endothermic reaction with high activation energy for the forward reaction is given by the diagram2005Rate of reaction
  44. 44For reaction , when , the rate was found to be . On reducing concentration of to half, the rate changes to . The order of reaction with resp2005Rate law and rate constant
  45. 453-Phenylpropene on reaction with gives (as a major product)2005Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  46. 46Assertion : Rate of hydrolysis of methyl chloride to methanol is higher in DMF than in water. Reason : Hydrolysis of methyl chloride follows2005Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  47. 47Which of the following is a carbonate ore?2005Minerals and ores
  48. 48Assertion : Extraction of iron metal from iron oxide ore is carried out by heating with coke. Reason : The reaction is a spontaneous process2005Reduction to Crude Metal
  49. 49Assertion : Compressibility factor for hydrogen varies with pressure with positive slope at all pressures. Reason : Even at low pressures, r2005Real Gases and Van der Waal's Equation
  50. 50Which of the following chemicals are used to manufacture methyl isocyanate that caused "Bhopal Tragedy"? (i) methylamine (ii) phosgene (iii)2005Preparation and Properties of Isocyanides
  51. 51Among the following which one does not act as an intermediate in Hofmann rearrangement?2005Preparation and Properties of Amides
  52. 52Pyridine is less basic than triethylamine because2005Preparation and Properties of Amines
  53. 53can be converted into by2005Preparation and Properties of Amines
  54. 54Assertion : is prepared by Friedel Crafts acylation of nitrobenzene. Reason : Nitrobenzene easily undergoes electrophilic substitution react2005Preparation and Properties of Amines
  55. 55Assertion : Alkyl isocyanides in acidified water give alkyl formamides. Reason : In isocyanides, carbon first acts as a nucleophile and then2005Preparation and Properties of Isocyanides
  56. 56Which one of the following biomolecules is insoluble in water?2005Proteins
  57. 57Which one of the following statements is true for protein synthesis (translation)?2005Proteins
  58. 58Assertion : Maltose is a reducing sugar which gives two moles of D-glucose on hydrolysis. Reason : Maltose has a 1,4- -glycosidic linkage.2005Carbohydrates
  59. 59Assertion : Borax bead test is not suitable for . Reason : is insoluble in water.2005Preliminary Tests
  60. 60Assertion : First ionization energy for nitrogen is lower than oxygen. Reason : Across a period effective nuclear charge decreases.2005Periodic properties

Physics

  1. 1When exposed to sunlight, thin films of oil on water often exhibit brilliant colours due to the phenomenon of2005Interference of Light
  2. 2In case of linearly polarised light, the magnitude of the electric field vector2005Polarization of Light
  3. 3Assertion : The clouds in sky generally appear to be whitish. Reason : Diffraction due to clouds is efficient in equal measure at all wavele2005Diffraction of Light
  4. 4A solid sphere is rolling on a frictionless surface, shown in figure with a translational velocity . If it is to climb the inclined surface 2005Rotational kinematics
  5. 5A horizontal platform is rotating with uniform angular velocity around the vertical axis passing through its centre. At some instant of time2005Angular momentum and Angular impulse
  6. 6Assertion : For a system of particles under central force field, the total angular momentum is conserved. Reason : The torque acting on such2005Angular momentum and Angular impulse
  7. 7A conducting ring of radius 1 meter is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.01 tesla oscillating with frequency with its plane at right a2005Induced Electric Field
  8. 8A magnet is made to oscillate with a particular frequency, passing through a coil as shown in figure. The time variation of the magnitude of2005Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz law
  9. 9Assertion : Reversible systems are difficult to find in real world. Reason : Most processes are dissipative in nature.2005Thermodynamic Systems
  10. 10Assertion : Air quickly leaking out of a balloon becomes cooler. Reason : The leaking air undergoes adiabatic expansion.2005Thermodynamic Processes
  11. 11"Parsec" is the unit of2005Units
  12. 12Dimension of electrical resistance is2005Dimensions
  13. 13Assertion : Specific gravity of a fluid is a dimensionless quantity. Reason : It is the ratio of density of fluid to the density of water.2005Dimensions
  14. 14Assertion : A body that is a good radiator is also a good absorber of radiation at a given wavelength. Reason : According to Kirchoff's law 2005Radiation
  15. 15Assertion : In pressure-temperature phase diagram of water, the slope of the melting curve is found to be negative. Reason : Ice contracts o2005Calorimetry
  16. 16Assertion : For higher temperatures the peak emission wavelength of a black body shifts to lower wavelengths. Reason : Peak emission wavelen2005Radiation
  17. 17A radioactive material has a half-life of 10 days. What fraction of the material would remain after 30 days?2005Radioactivity
  18. 18Assertion : It is not possible to use as the fuel for fusion energy. Reason : The binding energy of is too small.2005Nuclear reactions
  19. 19The magnetic moment of a revolving electron around the nucleus varies with principal quantum number as2005Magnetic Moment
  20. 20e resistors connected as shown in figure, their values must be related as2005Electric Power and Heating Effect of Current
  21. 21In the figure given, the position-time graph of a particle of mass is shown. The impulse at is2005Impulse
  22. 22A ladder is leaned against a smooth wall and it is allowed to slip on a frictionless floor. Which figure represents trace of its centre of m2005Motion of centre of mass
  23. 23According to Hubble's law, the redshift (Z) of a receding galaxy and its distance from earth are related as2005Newton’s Law of Gravitation
  24. 24The condition for a uniform spherical mass of radius to be a black hole is gravitational constant and acceleration due to gravity]2005Gravitational potential and Potential Energy
  25. 25Which of the following functions represents a simple harmonic oscillation?2005Simple Harmonic Motion
  26. 26The pressure exerted by an electromagnetic wave of intensity (watt ) on a nonreflecting surface is [ is the velocity of light]2005Photoelectric Effect
  27. 27Assertion : The energy and momentum of a photon are related by . Reason : The photon behaves like a particle.2005Photoelectric Effect
  28. 28Two infinitely long parallel conducting plates having surface charge densities and respectively, are separated by a small distance. The medi2005Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  29. 29Energy required to break one bond in DNA is approximately2005Electric Potential and Potential Energy
  30. 30Two concentric conducting thin spherical shells and having radii and are charged to and . The electrical field along a line, (passing throug2005Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  31. 31Four point +ve charges of same magnitude are placed at four corners of a rigid square frame as shown in figure. The plane of the frame is pe2005Electric Charge and Coulomb's law
  32. 32A a.c. source of 20 volts is connected across and as shown in figure. The voltage across is 12 volt. The voltage across is2005AC Circuits
  33. 33The circuit shown in the figure acts as2005Parallel AC Circuits
  34. 34A candle of diameter is floating on a liquid in a cylindrical container of diameter as shown in figure. If it is burning at the rate of hour2005Archmidies Principle
  35. 35A given shaped glass tube having uniform cross section is filled with water and is mounted on a rotatable shaft as shown in figure. If the t2005Pascal's Law
  36. 36Assertion : For Reynold number , the flow of fluid is turbulent. Reason : Inertial forces are dominant compared to the viscous forces at suc2005Viscosity
  37. 37Solid targets of different elements are bombarded by highly en ergetic electron beams. The frequency (f) of the characteristic X-rays emitte2005X-Rays
  38. 38Which of the following logic gates is a universal gate?2005Logic gates
  39. 39Consider an transistor amplifier in commonemitter configuration. The current gain of the transistor is 100 . If the collector current change2005Junction Transistors
  40. 40In a semiconducting material the mobilities of electrons and holes are and respectively. Which of the following is true?2005Semiconductors
  41. 41The voltage gain of the following amplifier is2005Junction Transistors
  42. 42Assertion : A diode lasers are used as optical sources in optical communication. Reason : Diode lasers consume less energy.2005Special purpose diodes
  43. 43Assertion : The logic gate NOT can be built using diode. Reason : The output voltage and the input voltage of the diode have phase differenc2005Logic gates
  44. 44Assertion : The number of electrons in a -type silicon semiconductor is less than the number of electrons in a pure silicon semiconductor at2005Semiconductors
  45. 45Assertion : In a common emitter transistor amplifier the input current is much less than the output current. Reason : The common emitter tra2005Junction Transistors
  46. 46When a ball is thrown up vertically with velocity , it reaches a maximum height of . If one wishes to triple the maximum height then the bal2005Uniform Motion
  47. 47What should be the maximum acceptance angle at the air-core interface of an optical fibre if and are the refractive indices of the core and 2005Critical angle and total internal reflection
  48. 48A telescope has an objective lens of focal length and an eye piece with focal length . If this telescope is used to see a 50 meter tall buil2005Optical Instruments
  49. 49The apparent depth of water in cylindrical water tank of diameter is reducing at the rate of minute when water is being drained out at a con2005Refraction of light from plane surface
  50. 50Assertion : By roughening the surface of a glass sheet its transparency can be reduced. Reason : Glass sheet with rough surface absorbs more2005Reflection of Light from Plane Mirror
  51. 51Assertion : Diamond glitters brilliantly. Reason : Diamond does not absorb sunlight.2005Critical angle and total internal reflection
  52. 52Assertion : The resolving power of a telescope is more if the diameter of the objective lens is more. Reason : Objective lens of large diame2005Optical Instruments
  53. 53Which of the following is an amorphous solid?2005Elasticity
  54. 54For a constant hydraulic stress on an object, the fractional change in the object's volume and its bulk modulus are related as2005Bulk Modulus
  55. 55A person is standing in an elevator. In which situation he finds his weight less?2005Equilibrium of Forces
  56. 56For skywave propagation of a signal, what should be the minimum electron density in ionosphere?2005Propagation of EM Waves
  57. 57Assertion : Television signals are received through sky-wave propagation. Reason : The ionosphere reflects electromagnetic waves of frequenc2005Propagation of EM Waves
  58. 58The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is . What is the potential energy of the electron in this state?2005Bohr's Atomic Model
  59. 59A block of mass is moving in -direction with a constant speed of . It is subjected to a retarding force joule/m eter during its travel from 2005Energy
  60. 60Assertion : Frictional forces are conservative forces. Reason : Potential energy can be associated with frictional forces.2005Energy

Zoology

  1. 1Given diagram shows bone of the left human hindlimb as seen from front. It has certain mistakes in labeling. Two of the wrongly labelled bon2005Locomotion
  2. 2Two of the body parts which do not appear in MRI may be2005Cancer
  3. 3A young drug addict used to show symptoms of depressed brain activity, feeling of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness. Possibly he was takin2005Addiction and Dependence
  4. 4Antigen binding site in an antibody is found between2005Introduction
  5. 5Assertion : Interferons are a type of antibodies produced by body cells infected by bacteria. Reason : Interferons stimulate inflammation at2005Acquired Immunity
  6. 6Assertion : Organ transplantation patients are given immunosuppressive drugs. Reason : Transplanted tissue has antigens which stimulate the 2005Immune System Disorder
  7. 7Assertion : Human ancestors never used their tails and so the tail expressing gene has disappeared in them. Reason : Lamarck's theory of evo2005Evidences of Evolution
  8. 8Assertion : Comparative biochemistry provides a strong evidence in favour of common ancestry of living beings. Reason : Genetic code is univ2005Theory of Darwin
  9. 9Assertion : Darwin's finches show a variety of beaks suited for eating large seeds, flying insects and cactus seeds. Reason : Ancestral seed2005Process or Mechanism of Evolution
  10. 10Assertion : The duck-billed Platypus and the spiny ant-e ater, both are egg-laying animals yet they are grouped under mammals. Reason : Both2005Process or Mechanism of Evolution
  11. 11Given below is a pedigree chart showing the inheritance of a certain sex-linked trait in humans. The trait traced in the above pedigree char2005Genetic Disorders
  12. 12The "cri-du-chat" syndrome is caused by change in chromosome structure involving2005Genetic Disorders
  13. 13Grain colour in wheat is determined by three pairs of polygenes. Following the cross AABBCC (dark colour) x aabbcc (light colour), in genera2005Multiple Alleles / Co-dominance
  14. 14Assertion : Persons suffering from haemophilia fail to produce blood clotting factor VIII. Reason : Prothrombin producing platelets in such 2005Genetic Disorders
  15. 15Assertion : In humans, the gamete contributed by the male determines whether the child produced will be male or female. Reason : Sex in huma2005Sex Determination
  16. 16cDNA probes are copied from the messenger RNA molecules with the help of2005Transcription
  17. 17Assertion : Replication and transcription occur in the nucleus but translation occurs in the cytoplasm. Reason : is transferred from the nuc2005Replication
  18. 18Which one of the following groups of structures/ organs have similar function?2005Earthworm
  19. 19Which one of the following four secretions is correctly matched with its source, target and nature of action?2005Pancreas
  20. 20Which one of the following four glands is correctly matched with the accompanying description ?2005Parathyroid Gland
  21. 21Assertion : Methane component of green house gases contributing to global warming is about 20 percent. Reason : Introduction of multi-point 2005Production of Biogas
  22. 22A cross section at the midpoint of the middle piece of a human sperm will show2005Male Reproductive System
  23. 23Which one of the following events is correctly matched with the time period in a normal menstrual cycle?2005Female Reproductive System
  24. 24Which one of the following is a correct statement?2005Genetic Modified Crops
  25. 25A tumor inducing plasmid widely used in the production of transgenic plants is that of2005Genetic Modified Crops
  26. 26Assertion : Agrobacterium tumefaciens is popular in genetic engineering because this bacterium is associated with the roots of all cereal an2005Genetic Modified Crops
  27. 27An insect bite may result in inflammation of that spot. This is triggered by the alarm chemicals such as2005Blood Group
  28. 28Formation of non-functional methaemoglobin causes blue-baby syndrome. This is due to2005Disorders
  29. 29Assertion : In recombinant DNA technology, human genes are often transferred into bacteria (prokaryotes) or yeast (eukaryote). Reason : Both2005Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
  30. 30Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to salt water balance inside the body of living organisms?2005Introduction
  31. 31Assertion : The age-sex structure of human population in countries like France and Germany gives a steep pyramid. Reason : In countries like2005Populations
  32. 32Genetic diversity in agricultural crops is threatened by2005Plant Breeding

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the AIIMS 2005 paper?

This paper has 180 questions in total - 28 from Botany, 60 from Chemistry, 60 from Physics, and 32 from Zoology.

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3.What is the structure of the AIIMS 2005 paper?

The AIIMS 2005 paper on MARKS has 180 questions, organised by subject:

  • Botany: 28 questions - 28 single-correct.
  • Chemistry: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
  • Physics: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
  • Zoology: 32 questions - 32 single-correct.
4.What is the difficulty level of the AIIMS 2005 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 180 rated questions in this paper, 88 (49%) are easy, 69 (38%) are medium and 23 (13%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Botany: 12 easy, 14 medium, 2 hard
  • Chemistry: 34 easy, 19 medium, 7 hard
  • Physics: 31 easy, 17 medium, 12 hard
  • Zoology: 11 easy, 19 medium, 2 hard
5.Which chapters had the most questions in the AIIMS 2005 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Botany: Cell - The Unit of Life (4), Ecosystem (3), and Environmental Issues (3).
  • Chemistry: Amines (6), Coordination Compounds (5), and p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) (5).
  • Physics: Semiconductors (8), Ray Optics (6), and Electrostatics (4).
  • Zoology: Human Health and Diseases (5), Principles of Inheritance and Variation (5), and Evolution (4).
6.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the AIIMS 2005 paper?

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