AIIMS 2014
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This paper has 180 questions in total - 116 easy (64%), 30 moderate (17%) and 34 tough (19%). 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 63% easy, 23% moderate, 13% tough; Chemistry 66% easy, 25% moderate, 10% tough; Zoology 63% easy, 2% moderate, 34% tough; Botany 67% easy, 0% moderate, 33% tough.
Botany questions were spread across 12 chapters, with Biodiversity and its Conservation (2), Environmental Issues (2), and Mineral Nutrition (2) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 29 chapters, with p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) (6), General Organic Chemistry (4), and Hydrocarbons (4) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 28 chapters, with Ray Optics (4), Center of Mass Momentum and Collision (3), and Current Electricity (3) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 17 chapters, with Body Fluids and Circulation (5), Human Health and Diseases (5), and Biotechnology and Its Applications (3) carrying the most weight.
Botany
- 1Which is the longest phase of the cell cycle?2014Interphase
- 2Match Column - I with Column - II and choose the correct option from below.2014The Flower
- 3Choose the correct pair.2014The Flower
- 4Vernalisation is subjected to plants growing in2014Vernalisation
- 5The total number of biodiversity hotspots in the world are2014Conservation of Biodiversity
- 6Which of the following statements is not true?2014Patterns of Biodiversity
- 7Assertion : Glucose is the favoured respiratory substrate. Reason: When glucose is used as respiratory substrate and is completely oxidized,2014Respiratory Quotient
- 8Which of the following are a group of micronutrients for plants?2014Functions of Essential Elements
- 9Assertion : Deficiency symptoms of N, K and are first visible in the senescent leaves. Reason: Biomolecules containing these elements are br2014Deficiency Symptoms of Essential Elements
- 10Assertion : In basidiomycetes, basidiospores are produced endogenously in the basidium. Reason: In ascomycetes, ascospores are produced exog2014Kingdom Fungi
- 11Plants do not get benefit from2014The Site of Photosynthesis
- 12Assertion : Photorespiration interferes with the successful functioning of Calvin cycle. Reason: Photorespiration oxidises ribulose1,5 bipho2014Mechanism of Photosynthesis
- 13How many haploid nuclei are present in a mature pollen grain?2014Sexual Reproduction
- 14Which of the given genera is homosporous?2014Gymnosperms
- 15Assertion : The leaves in gymosperms are welladapted to withstand extremes of temperature, humidity and wind. Reason: Unlike bryophytes and 2014Gymnosperms
- 16Photochemical smog formed in congested metropolitan cities mainly consists of2014Pollution
- 17Assertion : Secondary air pollutants are formed by interaction among the primary pollutants and are more toxic. Reason: DDT is a secondary a2014Pollution
- 18Select the correct sequence for Homo erectus.2014Diversity vs Classification
Chemistry
- 1The purity of an organic compound is determined by2014Purification of Organic Compounds
- 2The IUPAC name of the given compound is2014IUPAC Nomenclature
- 3Assertion: All the hydrogen atoms in lie in one plane. Reason : All the carbon atoms in its are hybridized.2014Isomerism of Organic Compounds
- 4Assertion: Ortho and para-nitrophenol can be separated by steam distillation. Reason:Para-nitrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecula2014Purification of Organic Compounds
- 5In molecule, the formal charge on the central -atom is2014Molecular Orbital Theory
- 6Which of the following represents the correct bond order?2014Molecular Orbital Theory
- 7Assertion : has higher bond length than . Reason: is paramagnetic.2014Molecular Orbital Theory
- 8Assertion: does not give reaction. Reason: does not have -hydrogen atom.2014Reactions Involving Acid Group
- 9Choose the correctly paired gaseous cation and its magnetic (spin only) moment (in B.M.)2014Quantum mechanical model
- 10Which of the following pairs represent isotones?2014Atomic Mass and Atomic Size
- 11Assertion: is known but is not. Reason : has electronic configuration.2014Electronic configuration
- 12Assertion: Mixture of and is an example of acidic buffer. Reason: Acidic buffer contains equimolar mixture of weak acid and its salt with we2014Buffer solutions
- 13Which of the following statements is incorrect?2014General Characteristics of Alkali Metals
- 14A diatomic gas at pressure , compressed adiabatically to half of its volume, what is the final pressure?2014First Law and Basic Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
- 15Rhombic sulphur dissolves best in2014Sulphur and Its Compounds
- 16Enrichment of is done by2014Halogens and Its Compounds
- 17Which halogen forms only one oxoacid ?2014Halogens and Its Compounds
- 18Assertion : Al becomes passive in conc. . Reason: Conc. has no action on aluminium metal.2014Nitrogen and Its Compounds
- 19Assertion: Chloroform is stored in dark coloured bottles. Reason: Chronic chloroform exposure may cause damage to liver and kidneys.2014Halogens and Its Compounds
- 20Assertion : is dibasic acid. Reason: Two hydrogen atoms are directly attached to the P.2014Phosphorus and Its Compounds
- 21Which of the following is not hybridised?2014Carbon and Its Compounds
- 22Least coordination number is shown by2014Terminology of coordination compounds
- 23Assertion: Linkage isomerism arises in coordination compounds containing ambidentate ligand. Reason: Ambidentate ligand has two different do2014Isomerism of coordination compounds
- 24Purification of colloids is done by2014Preparation and Purification of colloids
- 25Which one of the following is an example for homogeneous catalysis?2014Catalysis and Theories of Catalysis
- 26Assertion : Coagulation power of is more than . Reason: Greater the valency of the flocculating ion added, greater is its power to cause pre2014Properties of colloidal solution
- 27What is ' ' in the following reaction?2014Reactions of alkenes
- 28During the dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with conc. , the initiating step is2014Properties and Preparation of Alkenes
- 29In Clemmensen reduction, carbonyl compound is treated with2014Properties and Preparation of Alkanes
- 30Assertion : Saturated hydrocarbons are chemically less reactive. Reason: All isomeric paraffins have same parent name.2014Properties and Preparation of Alkanes
- 31Which cell will measure standard electrode potential of copper electrode?2014Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
- 32Assertion: Conductivity of all electrolytes decreases on dilution. Reason: On dilution number of ions per unit volume decreases.2014Conductance and Conductivity
- 33forms lattice and are occupying of tetrahedral voids, then the formula of compound is2014Cubic system
- 34Assertion: Monoclinic sulphur is an example of monoclinic crystal system. Reason: For a monoclinic system, and .2014Crystal Structure of Solids
- 35The equilibrium constant for the reaction, is . Equilibrium constant for the reaction, will be2014Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application
- 36The number of atoms in of is2014Mole concept
- 37in alkaline medium changes to2014Compounds of Transition Metals
- 38In presence of acidic medium, converts into2014Compounds of Transition Metals
- 39Assertion: Chemistry of actinoids is more complicated than lanthanoids. Reason: Actinoid elements are radioactive.2014F-Block elements
- 40The value of Henry's constant is2014Henry's law
- 41Assertion: An ideal solution obeys Raoult's law. Reason: In an ideal solution, solute-solute as well as solvent-solvent interactions are sim2014Vapour pressure and raoult's law
- 42Which does not give Cannizzaro reaction?2014Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds
- 43What is the oxidation number of in ?2014Oxidation number
- 44Assertion: The correct order of oxidising power is : Reason: The oxidation state of is +7 .2014Oxidation number
- 45of a zero order reaction complete in of the same reaction completes in2014Integrated rate laws
- 46For the reaction , the rate constant is given as is initial pressure and is pressure at time )2014Integrated rate laws
- 47Which is correct regarding acidity?2014Hydrides
- 48Which of the following reactions increases the production of dihydrogen from synthesis gas?2014Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen
- 49Assertion: Permanent hardness of water is removed by treatment with washing soda. Reason: Washing soda reacts with soluble calcium and magne2014Preparation and Properties of Water
- 50Which is a bactericidal antibiotic?2014Drugs and It's Classification
- 51Which one of the following is not employed as antihistamine?2014Drugs and It's Classification
- 52Monomers of nylon 2 -nylon 6 are2014Preparation and Properties of Polymers
- 53Assertion: Natural rubber is a polymer of isoprene. Reason: Isoprene is a pentene.2014Preparation and Properties of Polymers
- 54Which one of the following forms propanenitrile as the major product?2014Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
- 55Slag formed in blast furnace, removes the impurity of2014Flux and Refractory materials
- 56When is passed through solution of sodium aluminate, precipitate of which compound is formed?2014Reduction to Crude Metal
- 57Maltose is made of the units2014Disaccharides and Polysaccharides
- 58Assertion : Insulin is water soluble. Reason: Insulin is a globular protein.2014Proteins
- 59Which of the following options consist of non-essential amino acids only?2014Properties and Preparation of Amino Acids
- 60Which is correct regarding size of atom?2014Periodic properties
- 61Which of the following has highest concentration of PAN?2014Air Pollution
Physics
- 1In a Young's double slit experiment the intensity of light when slit is at distance from central is I. What will be the intensity at the dis2014Youngs Double Slit Experiment
- 2A particle moves in a circular path with decreasing speed. Choose the correct statement.2014Angular momentum and Angular impulse
- 3A child is standing with folded hands at the centre of a platform rotating about its central axis. The kinetic energy of the system is . The2014Angular momentum and Angular impulse
- 4Assertion: The velocity of a body at the bottom of an inclined plane of given height is more when it slides down the plane compared to when 2014Combination of translation and rotation
- 5An arrow is projected into air. Its time of flight is and range . What is the maximum height reached by it? (Take )2014Projectile motion
- 6Two conducting circular loops of radii and are placed in the same plane with their centres coinciding. If , the mutual inductance between th2014Self and Mutual Inductance
- 770 calories of heat are required to raise the temperature of 2 moles of an ideal gas at constant pressure from to . The amount of heat requi2014Thermodynamic Processes
- 8Assertion: It is not possible for a system, unaided by an external agency to transfer heat from a body at lower temperature to another body 2014Heat Engine, Refrigerator and Second Law of Thermodynamics
- 9If the units of length, mass and force are chosen as fundamental units, the dimensions of time would be2014Dimensions
- 10-alpha particles per second are emitted from atoms of a radioactive element. The half-life of the radioactive element is2014Radioactivity
- 11Assertion: The ratio for time taken for light emission from an atom to that for release of nuclear energy in fission is . Reason: Time taken2014Nuclear reactions
- 12Assertion : -radiation emission occurs after and decay. Reason: Energy levels occur in nucleus.2014Radioactivity
- 13Two parallel long wires and carry currents and . When and are in the same direction, the magnetic field at a point mid way between the wires2014Force and Torque on Current Carrying Conductor
- 14A long straight wire carries 10 A d.c. current an electron travels perpendicular to the plane of this wire at a distance with velocity . For2014Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
- 15A particle of charge and mass starts moving from the origin under the action of an electric field and with a velocity . The speed of the par2014Motion of Charged Particle in Magnetic Field
- 162,4 and are the conductances of three conductors. When they are joined in parallel, their equivalent conductance will be2014Resistance and Resistivity
- 17Assertion: Long distance transmission of a.c. is carried out at extremely high voltages. Reason: Because when the distance is large, voltage2014Electric Current and Drift of Electrons
- 18Assertion: Current is passed through a metallic wire so that it becomes red hot. When cold water is poured on half of its portion, the rest 2014Resistance and Resistivity
- 19A heavy truck moving with a velocity of collides with a light drum at rest. If the collision be elastic, then the velocity of the drum immed2014Collisions
- 20Two homogeneous spheres and of masses and having radii and respectively are placed in touch. The distance of centre of mass from first spher2014Centre of mass of discrete particles
- 21Assertion: A quick collision between two bodies is more violent than a slow collision, even when the initial and the final velocities are id2014Collisions
- 22A satellite is in an orbit around the earth. If its kinetic energy is doubled, then2014Motion of satellite
- 23What will be the effect on the weight of a body placed on the surface of earth, if earth suddenly stops rotating?2014Acceleration Due to Gravity
- 24Two waves represented by and are superposed. The resultant wave will have an amplitude2014Superposition of S.H.M’s and Resonance
- 25A bottle weighing and of area of crosssection , and height oscillates on the surface of water in vertical position. Its frequency of oscilla2014Time Period and Frequency
- 26The time period of a particle undergoing SHM is . It starts motion from the mean position. After , its velocity is . The amplitude is2014Simple Harmonic Motion
- 27The diameter of the plate of a parallel plate condenser is . If its capacity is equal to that of a sphere of diameter , the separation betwe2014Capacitance
- 28The light of wavelength falls on a photosensitive substance whose work function is . Its stopping potential is2014Photoelectric Effect
- 29Assertion: An electron microscope is based on de Broglie hypothesis. Reason: A beam of electrons behaves as a wave which can be converged by2014Matter Waves
- 30In a uniform electric field a charge of experiences a force of . The potential difference between two points apart along the electric line o2014Electric Potential and Potential Energy
- 31Assertion : A charged particle free to move in an electric field always moves along an electric field line. Reason: The electric field lines2014Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
- 32Assertion: If an electron and proton possessing same kinetic energy enter an electric field in a perpendicular direction, the path of the el2014Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
- 33A 5.5 metre length of string has a mass of . If the tension in the string is , the velocity of the wave on the string is2014Basics of Mechanical Waves
- 34Assertion: The periodic time of a hard spring is less as compared to that of a soft spring. Reason: The periodic time depends upon the sprin2014Travelling Waves
- 35Assertion : To hear distinct beats, difference in frequencies of two sources should be less than 10 . Reason: More the number of beats per s2014Beats
- 36The most suitable metal for making electromagnets and transformer cores is2014Transformers
- 37An inductive circuit contains a resistance of and an inductance of . If an voltage of and frequency is applied to this circuit, the current 2014AC Circuits
- 38Assertion: When height of a tube is less than liquid rise in the capillary tube, the liquid does not overflow. Reason: Product of radius of 2014Surface tension
- 39Assertion: Static crashes are heard on radio, when lightning flash occurs in the sky. Reason: Electromagnetic waves having frequency of radi2014Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
- 40Which logic gate is represented by the following combination of logic gates in figure?2014Logic gates
- 41Which of the given statements about transistor is not true?2014Junction Transistors
- 42Assertion : The resistance of a junction of a spoiled transistor is low when forward biased or reverse biased. Reason: The resistance of a j2014Junction Transistors
- 43A steel wire with cross-section has elastic limit . The maximum upward acceleration that can be given to a elevator supported by thiscable w2014Motion Under Gravity
- 44A particle is moving eastwards with a velocity of . In , the velocity changes to northwards. The average acceleration in this time is2014Rest and Motion
- 45Assertion: The relative velocity between any two bodies moving in opposite direction is equal to sum of the velocities of two bodies. Reason2014Relative Motion
- 46The length of deviation for a glass prism is equal to its refracting angle. The refractive index of glass is 1.5. Then the angle of prism is2014Prism and Dispersion of Light
- 47Resolving power of reflecting microscope increases with2014Optical Instruments
- 48The near point of distinct vision is at for an elderly person. What power of lens is to be used to bring the near point to the minimum dista2014Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
- 49Assertion: The edges of the images of white object formed by a concave mirror on the screen appear white. Reason: Concave mirror does not su2014Mirror Formula, Reflection in Spherical Mirror
- 50A block of mass is placed on the floor. The coefficient of static friction is 0.4 . If a force of is applied on the block parallel to the fl2014Frictional force
- 51A cyclist is moving in a circular track of radius with a velocity of . He has to lean from the vertical approximately through an angle (Take2014Non-uniform Circular Motion
- 52Assertion : A body subject to three concurrent forces may be in equilibrium. Reason: For equilibrium, the sum of all the concurrent forces a2014Equilibrium of Forces
- 53Assertion : Sky wave signals are used for long distance radio communication. These signals are in general, less stable than ground wave sign2014Propagation of EM Waves
- 54Assertion : Short wave communication over long distance is not possible via ground waves. Reason: The ground waves can bend round the corner2014Propagation of EM Waves
- 55If the wavelength of line of Balmer series of hydrogen is , the wavelength of the line of series will be2014Atomic Spectrum
- 56A triply ionized beryllium has the same orbital radius as the ground state of hydrogen. Then the quantum state of is2014Atomic Spectrum
- 57According to kinetic theory of gases, molecules of a gas behave like2014Gas Laws
- 58A body of mass is thrown up vertically with kinetic energy of . The height at which the kinetic energy of the body becomes half of its origi2014Energy
- 59A spring of spring constant is stretched initially by from the unstretched position. The work required to stretch it further by another is2014Energy
- 603 mole of hydrogen is mixed with 1 mole of neon. The molar specific heat at constant pressure is2014Experimental Physics
Zoology
- 1Select the correct option regarding A, B and C2014Locomotion
- 2Assertion : In a pivot joint, rounded or pointed bone fits into a shallow depression in another bone. Reason: Pivot joints are present betwe2014Locomotion
- 3Assertion : Smoking causes oxygen deficiency in the body. Reason: Carbon monoxide when inhaled while smoking, combines with haemoglobin to f2014Human Respiratory System
- 4Choose the correctly matched pair from the following.2014STDs
- 5Which of the following is not a character of cancerous cells in our body?2014Cancer
- 6Which one of the following immune system components does not correctly match with its respective role?2014Acquired Immunity
- 7Assertion : The immune responses of old persons become weak. Reason: Thymus is degenerated in old individuals resulting in a decreased produ2014Acquired Immunity
- 8Assertion : AIDS and hepatitis B are sexually transmitted diseases. Reason: There is no permanent cure for both of them.2014Aids
- 9Which of the following associations shows mutualism?2014Populations
- 10Assertion : Interspecific competition is the only potent force in organic evolution. Reason: Unexceptionally two closely related species com2014Populations
- 11Which of the following occurs due to monosomy of sex chromosome?2014Genetic Disorders
- 12Given is the diagrammatic representation of the sectional view of cochlea. Select the correct option regarding it.2014Sensory Organ
- 13Assertion : The optic nerves leave the eye at the point called blind spot. Reason: Only cone are densely packed at the blind spot, hence is 2014Sensory Organ
- 14DNA and RNA comprise of2014Structure of DNA
- 15Assertion : In a pedigree analysis, represents five unaffected offsprings. Reason: In a pedigree analysis, the offsprings are numbered with 2014Genetic Disorders
- 16Assertion : One codon may code for more than one amino acid. Reason: A codon is degenerate and ambiguous.2014Genetic Code
- 17Select the incorrect statement2014Earthworm
- 18Refer the given figure of digestive system of earthworm and identify the part labelled .2014Earthworm
- 19Select the correct statement about hormones and their actions2014Pancreas
- 20Which of the following pairs of hormones can easily pass through the cell membrane and binds to a receptor inside it (mostly in the nucleus)2014Pancreas
- 21Assertion : Adrenocorticotropic-Releasing Hormones (ARH) excite the anterior lobe of pituitary gland to produce adrenocorticotropic hormone 2014Adrenal Gland
- 22Select the correct pair of microorganism and the product obtained from it.2014Products
- 23Which antibiotic has bactericidal effect?2014Products
- 24Wine and beer are produced directly by fermentation whereas brandy and whisky require both fermentation and distillation. This is because2014Products
- 25Which one of the following vitamins is anti-haemorrhagic?2014Vitamin
- 26Assertion : converts pepsinogen into active enzyme pepsin. Reason: Pepsin converts protein into proteoses and peptones.2014Stomach
- 27During menstrual cycle, levels of LH and estrogen are highest around2014Female Reproductive System
- 28Which of the following genes do not occur naturally in living organisms?2014Application in Agriculture
- 29What is true about Bt toxin?2014Genetic Modified Crops
- 30Assertion : GM crops can affect human health by causing allergic reactions. Reason: Transgenes in commercial crops can endanger native speci2014Genetic Modified Crops
- 31Identify the given figure and select the correct option.2014Blood
- 32In a standard ECG which one of the following alphabets is the correct representation of the respective activity of the human heart?2014Electrocardiograph
- 33Assertion : The enlarged and waves indicate myocardial infarction. Reason: The QRS complex represents ventricular repolarisation.2014Electrocardiograph
- 34Assertion : Human heart is myogenic. Reason: The contraction is initiated by a specialized patch of modified heart muscles without requiring2014Cardiac Cycle
- 35Assertion : Pulmonary circulation consists of flow of deoxygenated blood from right ventricle to the lungs and flow of oxygenated blood from2014Cardiac Cycle
- 36How are transformants selected from non-transformants?2014Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
- 37Which of the following is not a characteristic of pBR322 vector?2014Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
- 38Refer the given figure of nephron. Identify A, B, C and D and select the correct option regarding them2014Mammalian Urinary System
- 39Somaclones are prepared by2014Plant Breeding
- 40The phenomenon that operates in the formation of root or shoot in a callus culture is2014Plant Breeding
- 41In cloning of cattle a fertilized egg is taken out of the mother's womb and2014Dairy Farm Management
Frequently Asked Questions
1.How many questions are in the AIIMS 2014 paper?
This paper has 180 questions in total - 18 from Botany, 61 from Chemistry, 60 from Physics, and 41 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 2014 paper?
The AIIMS 2014 paper on MARKS has 180 questions, organised by subject:
- Botany: 18 questions - 18 single-correct.
- Chemistry: 61 questions - 61 single-correct.
- Physics: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
- Zoology: 41 questions - 41 single-correct.
4.What is the difficulty level of the AIIMS 2014 paper?
Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 180 rated questions in this paper, 116 (64%) are easy, 30 (17%) are medium and 34 (19%) are hard. Subject wise:
- Botany: 12 easy, 0 medium, 6 hard
- Chemistry: 40 easy, 15 medium, 6 hard
- Physics: 38 easy, 14 medium, 8 hard
- Zoology: 26 easy, 1 medium, 14 hard
5.Which chapters had the most questions in the AIIMS 2014 paper?
The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:
- Botany: Biodiversity and its Conservation (2), Environmental Issues (2), and Mineral Nutrition (2).
- Chemistry: p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) (6), General Organic Chemistry (4), and Hydrocarbons (4).
- Physics: Ray Optics (4), Center of Mass Momentum and Collision (3), and Current Electricity (3).
- Zoology: Body Fluids and Circulation (5), Human Health and Diseases (5), and Biotechnology and Its Applications (3).
6.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the AIIMS 2014 paper?
Yes. 49 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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