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This paper has 180 questions in total - 92 easy (51%), 65 moderate (36%) 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 53% easy, 30% moderate, 17% tough; Chemistry 56% easy, 34% moderate, 10% tough; Zoology 38% easy, 50% moderate, 13% tough; Botany 50% easy, 38% moderate, 12% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Environmental Issues (3), Morphology of Flowering Plants (3), and Respiration in Plants (3) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 26 chapters, with p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14) (5), General Organic Chemistry (4), and Hydrocarbons (4) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 25 chapters, with Ray Optics (5), Semiconductors (5), and Current Electricity (4) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 14 chapters, with Human Health and Diseases (5), Principles of Inheritance and Variation (5), and Evolution (4) carrying the most weight.

Botany

  1. 1Specific proteins responsible for the flow of materials and information into the cell are called2009Plant Water Relations
  2. 2Assertion : Nucleus is the controlling centre of a cell. Reason: Pores in the nuclear envelop regulate the flow of materials in and out of t2009Cell Organelles
  3. 3Cotton fibres mainly contains2009The Seed
  4. 4Which of the following is true?2009Inflorescence
  5. 5Upon fertilization, what structure develops from carpel?2009The Fruit
  6. 6Bark refers to2009Permanent Tissues
  7. 7The branched sclereids present in hydrophytes2009Permanent Tissues
  8. 8Delicate hair-like feathers which remain sparsely distributed over the body are2009Euchordata
  9. 9Which one feature is common to leech, cockroach and scorpion?2009Basis of Classification
  10. 10Assertion : Cytokinins increases shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Reason : Cytokinins induce cell division.2009Plant Growth Regulators
  11. 11National bird of India is2009Biodiversity Conservation in India
  12. 12The enzyme decarboxylase catalyses the following step2009Aerobic Respiration
  13. 13Which of the following is true regarding the given electron transport chain?2009Aerobic Respiration
  14. 14Assertion : Glycolysis is the first step of respiration in which glucose completely breaks into and . Reason : In this process, there is net2009Glycolysis
  15. 15Which one of the following is not a microelement for plants?2009Functions of Essential Elements
  16. 16The outermost limiting layer of mycoplasma is made up of2009Kingdom Monera
  17. 17Which of the following is the characteristic of PS-I?2009Two Pigment System
  18. 18Assertion : Dark reaction occurs only at night in the stroma of chloroplast. Reason : fixation occurs only during cycle.2009Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  19. 19Assertion : Protandry and protogyny ensures cross fertilization. Reason : Cross fertilization introduces variation in progeny.2009Sexual Reproduction
  20. 20Assertion : Pollen mother cells (PMCs) are the first male gametophytic cells. Reason : Each PMC gives rise to two pollens.2009Sexual Reproduction
  21. 21Assertion : Emasculation prevents self pollination in flowers. Reason : Emasculation is the removal of anthers from a bisexual flower.2009Sexual Reproduction
  22. 22Rain is called acid-rain when its is below2009Pollution
  23. 23The first bioherbicide developed in 1981 was based on2009Pollution
  24. 24Assertion : Excess of nitrates in drinking water are harmful for infants. Reason : Nitrates are responsible for blue baby syndrome.2009Pollution
  25. 25Which of the following statements about Spirogyra is correct?2009Different Phases in Sexual Reproduction
  26. 26Assertion : Secondary succession takes place in recently denuded area. Reason : It is caused due to baring of an area.2009Ecological Succession

Chemistry

  1. 1Decreasing order of stability of ions is (i) (ii) (iii)2009Conjugation and Aromaticity
  2. 2How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following two alkenes ? (i) (ii)2009Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  3. 3Assertion : Electromeric effect is brought into play only at the requirement of the reagent. Reason : It is a temporary effect in which bond2009Electron displacement effects
  4. 4Assertion : Sodium formate has both the bonds have same value . Reason: Equal bond length is due to the phenomenon of resonance.2009Conjugation and Aromaticity
  5. 5The molecules having the same hybridization, shape and number of lone pairs of electrons are2009Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  6. 6In solvents like DMSO, acetonitrile, ion of dissolved is more reactive than in methyl alcohol becasue2009Polarization
  7. 7The bond angles in (where is halogen) is in the order2009Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  8. 8Preview not available - open to view this question.2009Preparation and Properties of Carboxylic Acids
  9. 9Assertion : Esters which contain -hydrogens undergo Claisen condensation. Reason : reduction of esters gives acids.2009Preparation and Properties of Esters
  10. 10of a solution2009PH of solutions
  11. 11Formula of microcosmic salt is2009Salt Hydrolysis
  12. 12The correct order of stability of the superoxides is2009General Characteristics of Alkali Metals
  13. 13Which of the following fluorides has the lowest melting point?2009Alkaline Earth Metals
  14. 14Which of the following has the highest tendency to give the reaction,2009General Characteristics of Alkali Metals
  15. 15Assertion : In fused state, calcium chloride cannot be used to dry alcohol or . Reason : is not a good dessicant.2009Compounds of Alkaline Earth Metals
  16. 16In an isobaric process, when temperature changes from to is equal to2009Entropy and Second law of thermodynamics
  17. 17Assertion : Heat of neutralisation of nitric acid with is same to that of and . Reason : In both cases strong acid and strong bases are neut2009Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  18. 18Assertion : A reaction which is spontaneous and accompanied by decrease of randomness must be exothermic. Reason : All exothermic reactions 2009Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  19. 19Tincture of iodine is2009Halogens and Its Compounds
  20. 20Assertion : The S-S-S bond angle in molecule is . Reason : has a V-shape.2009Sulphur and Its Compounds
  21. 21Which of the following shows bond in silicone?2009Silicon and Its Compounds
  22. 22Which of the following is an example of chain silicates?2009Silicon and Its Compounds
  23. 23Which of the following elements shows +4 oxidation state?2009Tin and Lead Containing Compounds
  24. 24Incorrect statement about Ge is2009Silicon and Its Compounds
  25. 25Assertion : forms but does not form . Reason : B does not react with fluorine.2009Boron and Its Compounds
  26. 26combines with to form . This compound contains the species2009Terminology of coordination compounds
  27. 27Preview not available - open to view this question.2009Reactions of alkenes
  28. 28What is ?2009Reactions of alkanes
  29. 29Assertion: Cis-2-butene gives meso-2, 3-butanediol with dilute alkaline solution. Reason : Dilute alkaline solution gives trans addition wit2009Reactions of alkenes
  30. 30Assertion : The presence of enhances the solubility of alkenes in water. Reason : Alkenes are weakly polar in nature.2009Properties and Preparation of Alkenes
  31. 31The specific conductance of a N/10 KCl at is . The resistance of cell containing solution at the same temperature was found to be . The cell2009Conductance and Conductivity
  32. 32Hydrofluoric acid is a weak acid. At , the molar conductivity of is . If its . Equilibrium constant at the given concentration is2009Conductance and Conductivity
  33. 33Schottky defect in crystals is observed when2009Stoichiometric defects
  34. 34A vessel of one litre capacity containing 1 mole of is heated till a state of equilibrium is attained. . At equilibrium, 0.6 moles of had fo2009Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application
  35. 35The equilibrium constant for mutarotation -D Glucose -D Glucose is 1.8 . What percentage of form remains at equilibrium?2009Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application
  36. 36Assertion : Ice water, if pressure is applied water will evaporate. Reason : Increases of pressure pushes the equilibrium towards the side i2009Le chatelier's principle
  37. 37To a solution, excess of acidified solution of was added. The iodine liberated required of solution. The volume strength of solution is2009Concentration terms
  38. 38What is the molarity of solution that has a density of at and contains by weight?2009Concentration terms
  39. 39Mercurous chloride exists in the form of2009Compounds of Transition Metals
  40. 40For a dilute solution, Raoult's law states that2009Vapour pressure and raoult's law
  41. 41A 0.1 molal solution of an acid is ionized. Calculate freezing point. (molecular weight of the acid is 300 .2009Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  42. 42A mixture of two miscible liquids and is distilled under equilibrium conditions at pressure. The mole fraction of in solution and vapour pha2009Vapour pressure and raoult's law
  43. 43Consider the reaction, The correct explanation is2009Reactions of Alcohols
  44. 44Assertion : Ethers can be dried by using sodium wire. Reason : Ethers do not react with sodium.2009Reactions of Ethers
  45. 45of the carbonate of a metal was treated with of . After the completion of the reaction, the solution was boiled off to expel and was then ti2009Equivalence concept
  46. 46Assertion : In an acid-base titration involving strong base and a weak acid, methyl orange can be used as an indicator. Reason : Methyl oran2009Redox titration
  47. 47In a homogenous reaction the initial pressure was and after time it was . Expression for rate constant in terms of , and will be2009Integrated rate laws
  48. 48Which curve corresponds to the temperature dependence of the rate of a simple one step reaction?2009Arrhenius theory
  49. 49Assertion : In rate law, unlike in the expression for equilibrium constants, the exponents for concentrations do not necessarily match the s2009Rate law and rate constant
  50. 50Assertion : Ebonite is highly vulcanised rubber. Reason : Perlon is used in the manufacture of fibres.2009Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  51. 512-Phenylethylbromide when heated with , elimination takes place. No deuterium exchange takes place when the reaction is carried out in solve2009Preparation and Properties of Aryl Halides
  52. 52Assertion : reacts with alcoholic solution of to form nitroethane as the major product. Reason : is an ambidient ion.2009Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  53. 53The variation of volume , with temperature , keeping pressure constant is called the coefficient of thermal expansion of a gas. i.e., . For 2009Gas laws and Ideal Gas Equation
  54. 54Assertion : Compressibility factor for hydrogen varies with pressure with positive slope at all pressure. Reason : Even at low pressure, rep2009Real Gases and Van der Waal's Equation
  55. 55In one reaction,2009Preparation and Properties of Cyanides
  56. 56In Oppenauer's oxidation,2009Method of preparation for both aldehydes and ketones
  57. 57In the following sequence of the reactions, identify the final product.2009Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  58. 58Assertion : -N, -dimethylaminobenzaldehyde undergoes benzoin condensation. Reason: The aldehydic group is meta directing.2009Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  59. 59Assertion : Millon's test is a test for identification of proteins. Reason : Millon's reagent is a solution of mercurous nitrate and mercuri2009Proteins
  60. 60Which of the following sugars is not found in plants?2009Carbohydrates
  61. 61Jute fibres deteriorate quickly because2009Carbohydrates
  62. 62Assertion : is soluble in but not in . Reason : forms a soluble complex with .2009Identification of Basic Radicals

Physics

  1. 1Which out of following, cannot produce two coherent sources?2009Interference of Light
  2. 2In Young's double slit experiment, the two slits act as coherent sources of equal amplitude and of wavelength . In another experiment with t2009Youngs Double Slit Experiment
  3. 3Assertion : Angular speed of a planet around the sun increases, when it is closer to the sun. Reason : Total angular momentum of the system 2009Angular momentum and Angular impulse
  4. 4A coil of wire of a certain radius has 100 turns and a self inductance of . The self inductance of a second similar coil of 500 turns will b2009Self and Mutual Inductance
  5. 5Assertion : For an isothermal process in an ideal gas, the heat obsorbed by the gas is entirely used in the work done by the gas. Reason : D2009Thermodynamic Processes
  6. 6The dimensions of specific resistance are2009Dimensions
  7. 7The dimensional formula of Planck's constant is2009Dimensions
  8. 8Assertion : The dimensional formula for product of resistance and conductance is same as for dielectric constant. Reason: Both have dimensio2009Dimensions
  9. 9Light with an energy flux of falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence. The pressure exerted on the surface is2009Radiation
  10. 10Assertion : Liquid molecules have greater potential energy at the melting point. Reason: Intermolecular spacing between molecules increases 2009Calorimetry
  11. 11Assertion : When hot water is poured in a beaker of thick glass, the beaker cracks. Reason : Outer surface of the beaker expands suddenly.2009Thermal Expansion
  12. 12A nucleus of mass number 220 decays by decay. The energy released in the reaction is . The kinetic energy of an -particle is2009Nuclear energy
  13. 13If the half lives of a radioactive element for and decay are 4 years and 12 years respectively, the ratio of its inital activity and that af2009Radioactivity
  14. 14A radioactive nucleus is being produced at a constant rate per second. Its decay constant is . If are the number of nuclei at time , then th2009Radioactivity
  15. 15Assertion : Nuclei having mass number about 60 are most stable. Reason : When two or more light nuclei are combined into a heavier nucleus, 2009Nuclear energy
  16. 16What is ratio of Bohr magneton to the nuclear magneton?2009Magnetic Moment
  17. 17A current carrying wire is placed near another long wire carrying current . If wire is free to move, it will have2009Force and Torque on Current Carrying Conductor
  18. 18Assertion : A charge, whether stationary or in motion produces a magnetic field around it. Reason : Moving charges produce only electric fie2009Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
  19. 19Reciprocal of impedance is2009Electric Current and Drift of Electrons
  20. 20When a current is passed in a conductor, rise in temperature is observed. If the strength of current is made thrice, then rise in temperatur2009Resistance and Resistivity
  21. 21In a metal with positive Thomson coefficient, current is passed from the lower temperature to higher temperature side. Then heat will be2009Electric Power and Heating Effect of Current
  22. 22A moving coil galvanometer has a resistance of . In order to send only of the main current through this galvanometer, the resistance of the 2009Electric Instruments
  23. 23A ball is bouncing down a flight of stairs. The coefficient of restitution is . The height of each step is and the ball descends one step ea2009Collisions
  24. 24Assertion : The bob of a simple pendulum is a ball full of water, if a fine hole is made in the bottom of the ball, the time period first in2009Centre of mass of continuous mass distribution
  25. 25Assertion : Impulsive force is large and acts for a short time. Reason : Finite change in momentum should be produced by the force.2009Impulse
  26. 26Assertion : Generally the path of a projectile from the earth is parabolic but it is elliptical for projectiles going to a very great height2009Newton’s Law of Gravitation
  27. 27A particle executes simple harmonic motion of period and amplitude along a of length 2l. The itself executes simple harmonic motion of the s2009Simple Harmonic Motion
  28. 28A ball is suspended by a thread of length at the point on a wall which is inclined to the vertical by . The thread with the ball is displace2009Angular oscillations
  29. 29A conducting sphere of radius carrying charge lies inside an uncharged conducting shell of radius . If they are joined by a metal wire, the 2009Force and Energy stored in capacitor
  30. 30What is the energy stored in the capacitor between terminals and of the network shown in the figure? (Capacitance of each capacitor2009Grouping of capacitors
  31. 31de Broglie wavelength associated with neutrons is related with absolute temperature as2009Matter Waves
  32. 32If the kinetic energy of a particle is increased by 16 times, the percentage change in the de Broglie wavelength of the particle is2009Matter Waves
  33. 33Assertion : A photon has no rest mass, yet it carries definite momentum. Reason : Momemtum of photon is due to its energy and hence its equi2009Photoelectric Effect
  34. 34Four charges are arranged at the corners of a square as shown in the figure. The direction of electric field at the centre of the square is 2009Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  35. 35A wire of length and mass is bent in the form of a semicircle. The gravitational field intensity at the centre of semicircle is2009Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  36. 36Assertion : Electric potential of earth is taken zero. Reason : No electric field exists on earth surface.2009Electric Potential and Potential Energy
  37. 37In a series circuit, the voltage across the resistance, capacitance and inductance is each. If the capacitance is short circuited the voltag2009AC Circuits
  38. 38Assertion: Transformers are used only in alternating current source not in direct current. Reason : Only a.c. can be stepped up or down by m2009Transformers
  39. 39Neglecting the density of air, the terminal velocity obtained by a raindrop of radius falling through air of viscosity will be2009Viscosity
  40. 40Black holes in orbit around a normal star are detected from the earth due to the frictional heating of infalling gas into the black hole, wh2009X-Rays
  41. 41If and are the speeds of gamma rays, -rays and microwaves respectively in vacuum, then.2009Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  42. 42When the inputs of a two input logic gate are 0 and 0 , the output is 1 . When the inputs are 1 and 0 , the output is zero. The type of logi2009Logic gates
  43. 43In the given circuit, the potential difference between and is2009Diodes
  44. 44Assertion : A photocell is called an electric eye. Reason : When light is incident on some semiconductor its electrical resistance is reduce2009Special purpose diodes
  45. 45Assertion : In a common-emitter amplfier, the load resistance of the output circuit is 1000 times the load resistance of the input circuit. 2009Junction Transistors
  46. 46Assertion : Most amplifiers use common emitter circuit configuration. Reason : Its input resistance is comparatively higher.2009Junction Transistors
  47. 47A body is projected horizontally with a velocity of . The velocity of the body after 0.7 seconds will be nearly (Take )2009Rest and Motion
  48. 48Assertion : Magnetic susceptibillity is a pure number. Reason : The value of magnetic susceptibility for vacuum is one.2009Magnetism and Properties of Magnet
  49. 49A convex lens of refractive index has a power of in air. If it is placed in a liquid of refractive index 2 , then the new power of the lens 2009Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
  50. 50In a concave mirror, an object is placed at a distance from the focus and the image is formed at a distance from the focus. Then the focal l2009Mirror Formula, Reflection in Spherical Mirror
  51. 51A short linear object, of length , lies along the axis of a concave mirror, of focal length , at a distance from the pole of the mirror. The2009Mirror Formula, Reflection in Spherical Mirror
  52. 52Assertion : A total reflecting prism is used to erect the inverted image without deviation. Reason : Rays of light incident parallel to base2009Prism and Dispersion of Light
  53. 53Assertion : The edges of the images of white object formed by a concave mirror on the screen appear white. Reason : Concave mirror does not 2009Prism and Dispersion of Light
  54. 54Which of the following graph depicts spring constant versus length of the spring correctly?2009Spring force
  55. 55A body of mass moving with a speed of on a horizontal smooth surface collides with a nearly weightless spring of force constant . The maximu2009Spring force
  56. 56Three equal weights of each are hanging on a string passing over a frictionless pulley as shown in figure. The tension in the string between2009Equilibrium of Forces
  57. 57Assertion : The size and shape of the rigid body remains unaffected under the effect of external forces. Reason : The distance between two p2009Newton's laws of motion
  58. 58The wavelengths of -rays for lead isotopes and are and respectively. Then2009Atomic Spectrum
  59. 59A force acting on an object varies with distance as shown in the figure. The force is in and in . The work done by the force in moving the o2009Work done
  60. 60A body is moved along a straight line by a machine delivering constant power. The distance travelled by the body in time is proportional to2009Power

Zoology

  1. 1Which one of the following is a sesamoid bone?2009Locomotion
  2. 2Assertion : Angina pectoris means "pain in the chest". Reason : It results due to carrying of extra blood to the heart muscle.2009Disorders
  3. 3Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?2009Drug Abuse
  4. 4Intermediate host is absent in the infection of2009Common Health Disease
  5. 5A person who shows unpredictable moods, outbursts of emotions, quarrelsome behaviour and conflicts with others is suffering from2009Mental Illness
  6. 6Cytokines that provide non specific immunity against virus are2009Acquired Immunity
  7. 7Assertion : Bursa fabricii lies on the ventral side of the cloaca in birds. Reason : Bursa fabricii is related with flight adaptation.2009Introduction
  8. 8Homo erectus evolved during2009Human Evolution
  9. 9Which of the following postulates is related with Neo-Darwinism?2009Theory of Darwin
  10. 10Assertion: Jave Apeman, Peking man and Heidelberg man are the fossils of Homo erectus. Reason: Homo erectus evolved from Homo habilis.2009Human Evolution
  11. 11Which of the following species has the chromosome complement similar to that of Triticum aestivum?2009Heredity
  12. 12Eugenics is the branch concerned with2009Genetic Disorders
  13. 13Which of the following conditions represents a case of co-dominant genes?2009Multiple Alleles / Co-dominance
  14. 14Assertion : A gamete may carry either of the traits but not both. Reason : This is Mendel's second law or law of independent assortment.2009Mendel's Laws of Inheritance
  15. 15Which of the following nerves arises from organ of Corti?2009Sensory Organ
  16. 16Respiration is controlled by2009Structure of Human Brain
  17. 17What is incorrect about the following figure representing DNA replication?2009Replication
  18. 18The binding site of RNA with RNA \& amino acids respectively are2009Structure of T-RNA
  19. 19Percentage of recombination between and is and is and is , then the arrangement of genes is2009Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
  20. 20The type of epithelial cells which line the inner surface of Fallopian tubes, bronchioles and small bronchi are known as2009Epithelial Tissue
  21. 21Assertion : Connective tissue inside the brain is essential for conduction of nerve impulse. Reason: Connective tissue hold together the ner2009Connective Tissue
  22. 22Assertion : Mammary glands are apocrine glands. Reason : The distal part containing secretory granules break down and leaves as a secretion.2009Introduction
  23. 23Assertion : Hormone calcitonin has antagonistic effect to that of parathormone. Reason : Calcitonin decreases blood calcium level while para2009Thyroid
  24. 24Duodenum has characteristic Brunner's gland which secretes two hormones called2009Intestine
  25. 25In humans at the end of first meiotic division, the male germ cells differentiate into the2009Embryology
  26. 26Assertion : Mammalian ova produces hyaluronidase. Reason : The eggs of mammal are microlecithal and telolecithal.2009Embryology
  27. 27By all of the following ways bacteria become resistant to antibiotic except2009Genetic Modified Crops
  28. 28What is diapedesis?2009Blood
  29. 29Assertion : Restriction enzymes cut the strand of DNA to produce sticky ends. Reason: Stickiness of the ends facilitates the action of the e2009Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
  30. 30Assertion: The primitive atmosphere was reducing one i.e. without oxygen. Reason : In the primitive atmosphere, oxygen was involved in formi2009Origin of Universe and Life
  31. 31Contraceptive oral pills help in birth control by2009Population Explosion and Birth Control
  32. 32Assertion : Amniocentesis is a process of foetal sex determination. Reason : Metabolic errors and other diseases can be diagnosed prenatally2009Population Explosion and Birth Control

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the AIIMS 2009 paper?

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

2.Can I practise questions from just one subject?

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3.What is the structure of the AIIMS 2009 paper?

The AIIMS 2009 paper on MARKS has 180 questions, organised by subject:

  • Botany: 26 questions - 26 single-correct.
  • Chemistry: 62 questions - 62 single-correct.
  • Physics: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
  • Zoology: 32 questions - 32 single-correct.
4.What is the difficulty level of the AIIMS 2009 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 180 rated questions in this paper, 92 (51%) are easy, 65 (36%) are medium and 23 (13%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Botany: 13 easy, 10 medium, 3 hard
  • Chemistry: 35 easy, 21 medium, 6 hard
  • Physics: 32 easy, 18 medium, 10 hard
  • Zoology: 12 easy, 16 medium, 4 hard
5.Which chapters had the most questions in the AIIMS 2009 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Botany: Environmental Issues (3), Morphology of Flowering Plants (3), and Respiration in Plants (3).
  • Chemistry: p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14) (5), General Organic Chemistry (4), and Hydrocarbons (4).
  • Physics: Ray Optics (5), Semiconductors (5), and Current Electricity (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 2009 paper?

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