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This paper has 180 questions in total - 96 easy (53%), 47 moderate (26%) and 37 tough (21%). 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 48% easy, 40% moderate, 12% tough; Chemistry 48% easy, 37% moderate, 15% tough; Zoology 62% easy, 0% moderate, 38% tough; Botany 66% easy, 0% moderate, 34% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants (5), Biological Classification (4), and Animal Kingdom (3) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 27 chapters, with General Organic Chemistry (7), Biomolecules (4), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (4) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 23 chapters, with Ray Optics (6), Oscillations (5), and Current Electricity (4) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Principles of Inheritance and Variation (4), Microbes in Human Welfare (3), and Body Fluids and Circulation (2) carrying the most weight.

Botany

  1. 1A plasmolysed cell can be deplasmolysed by placing it in2016Plasmolysis
  2. 2Which one of the following is correct for the transmembrane proteins in lipid bilayer of plasma membrane?2016Cell Membranes
  3. 3Tetradynamous condition is found in2016The Flower
  4. 4Assertion : In opposite phyllotaxy two leaves are borne on the opposite sides of a single node. Reason : Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in Chin2016The Leaf
  5. 5Assertion : Presence of pneumatophores is a special adaptation of hydrophytes. Reason : Pneumatophores are positively geotropic shoots that 2016The Root
  6. 6As secondary growth proceeds, in a dicot stem, the thickness of2016Secondary Growth
  7. 7Which one of the following is not a mammalian character?2016Euchordata
  8. 8Retrogressive metamorphosis occurs in2016Subphylum Urochordata
  9. 9Assertion : In Pleurobrachia, eight comb like ciliary plates called comb plates are present on the body that help in locomotion. Reason : Pl2016Phylum Ctenophora
  10. 10One hormone hastens maturity period in juvenile conifers, a second hormone controls xylem differentiation, while the third hormone increases2016Plant Growth Regulators
  11. 11Assertion : Storage of seeds at low temperature is possible. Reason : Respiration and enzymatic activity of seeds are very high at low tempe2016Vernalisation
  12. 12One of the following statements is incorrect with reference to biodiversity. Identify it.2016Loss of Biodiversity
  13. 13Which of the following is a group of micronutrients for plants?2016Functions of Essential Elements
  14. 14Assertion: Atmospheric nitrogen gas is always fixed by nitrogen-fixing micro-organisms. Reason : Decomposers release nitrogen gas from dead 2016Nitrogen Metabolism
  15. 15The genetic material in tobacco mosaic virus is2016Viruses
  16. 16Yeast is not included in protozoans but in fungi because2016Kingdom Fungi
  17. 17Identify the labelled part in the given figure and select the correct option.2016Kingdom Monera
  18. 18Assertion : Pili are tubular structures present in bacteria which help in conjugation. Reason : Formation of pili is controlled by or fertil2016Kingdom Monera
  19. 19Photosynthesis in plants is relatively less limited by atmospheric levels because2016Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  20. 20The chemiosmotic coupling hypothesis of oxidative phosphorylation proposes that adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is formed because2016Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  21. 21Assertion : CAM plants lack structural compartmentation of leaf as found in plants. Reason : Stomata of CAM plants are open during the day.2016Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  22. 22Identify the parts labelled A, B, C and in the given figure and select the correct option.2016Sexual Reproduction
  23. 23Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.2016Sexual Reproduction
  24. 24The following is the diagram of T.S. of anther. Identify the parts labelled A, B and C.2016Sexual Reproduction
  25. 25The number of chromosomes present in the cells of the bread wheat, Triticum aestivum suggests that it is2016Sexual Reproduction
  26. 26Assertion : Endothecium layer of anther wall plays an important role in dehiscence of anther. Reason : The presence of fibrous bands and dif2016Sexual Reproduction
  27. 27Which of the following are homosporous pteridophytes? I. Selaginella II. Lycopodium III. Salvinia IV. Equisetum2016Pteridophytes
  28. 28Assertion : Sphagnum is slowly carbonised, compressed and fossilised over thousands of years to produce a dark spongy mass called peat. Reas2016Bryophytes
  29. 29One greenhouse gas contributes to total global warming and another contributes . These are respectively identified as2016Pollution
  30. 30Which of the following is the correct scientific name of wheat derived by binominal nomenclature?2016Taxonomy
  31. 31Assertion: Consciousness is considered as the defining property of living organisms. Reason : All organisms, from the prokaryotes to the mos2016What is Living
  32. 32Most animals that live in deep oceanic waters are2016Components of Ecosystem

Chemistry

  1. 1The acidic strength of the given compounds follows the order2016Electron displacement effects
  2. 2The reaction, suggests that2016Electron displacement effects
  3. 3Which of the following species is not aromatic?2016Conjugation and Aromaticity
  4. 4Among the following, the achiral amino acid is2016Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  5. 5Assertion : Chlorobenzene is more reactive than benzene towards the electrophilic substitution reaction. Reason : Resonance destabilises the2016Preparation and Properties of Aryl Halides
  6. 6Assertion : Phenol is more acidic than ethanol. Reason : Phenoxide ion is resonance stabilised.2016Conjugation and Aromaticity
  7. 7Assertion : Staggered conformation of ethane is more stable than the eclipsed conformation. Reason: The two conformations of ethane cannot b2016Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  8. 8Assertion : The Dumas method is more applicable to nitrogen containing organic compounds than the Kjeldahl's method. Reason : The Kjeldahl's2016Qualitative analysis of organic compounds
  9. 9Which of the following molecules has more than one lone pair?2016Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  10. 10Four diatomic species are listed below in different sequences. Which of these represents the correct order of their increasing bond order?2016Molecular Orbital Theory
  11. 11Assertion : bond angle is less than the normal tetrahedral bond angle. Reason : Lone pair-lone pair repulsion decreases bond angle.2016Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  12. 12Assertion : Diamagnetic substances are not attracted by magnetic field. Reason : Diamagnetic substances have no unpaired electrons.2016Molecular Orbital Theory
  13. 13According to Bohr's theory, which of the following correctly represents the variation of energy and radius of an electron in orbit of -atom?2016Bohr's model
  14. 14Assertion : For hydrogen like species, energy of an electron in a particular orbit increases with increase in value of . Reason : Electroneg2016Bohr's model
  15. 15for the reaction is 4 . If initially only is present then what will be the partial pressure of after equilibrium?2016Solubility
  16. 16Assertion : is stronger acid than . Reason : is more electronegative than , conjugate base is more stable than .2016Theories of Acids and Bases
  17. 17Large difference in boiling points is observed in2016Nitrogen and Its Compounds
  18. 18Assertion : Generally alkali and alkaline earth metals form superoxides. Reason : There is a single bond between and in superoxides.2016General Characteristics of Alkali Metals
  19. 19The heat liberated when of benzoic acid is burnt in a bomb calorimeter at and it increases the temperature of of water by . If the specific 2016Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  20. 20Assertion : A reaction which is spontaneous and accompanied by decrease of randomness must be exothermic. Reason : All exothermic reactions 2016Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  21. 21Assertion : Heat of neutralisation for both and with is . Reason : Both and are strong acids.2016Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  22. 22The true statement for the acids of phosphorus, and is2016Phosphorus and Its Compounds
  23. 23Assertion : Charcoal is used in separation of noble gases. Reason: Charcoal has porous structure.2016Noble Gases
  24. 24Which of the following reactions does not take place?2016Boron and Its Compounds
  25. 25Assertion : is a weak acid. Reason: Water extracts the proton of .2016Boron and Its Compounds
  26. 26Select the correct statement.2016Isomerism of coordination compounds
  27. 27Assertion : and are isomers. Reason : is a stronger ligand as compared to .2016Isomerism of coordination compounds
  28. 28Paints and hair creams are respectively2016Colloids
  29. 29Which of the following alkenes will give same product by any method out of hydration, hydroboration-oxidation and oxymercurationdemercuratio2016Reactions of alkenes
  30. 30Which one of the following does not give white precipitate with acidified silver nitrate solution?2016Reactions of alkynes
  31. 31How many Faradays of electricity are required for the given reaction to occur?2016Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  32. 32A conductivity cell has a cell constant of . This cell when filled with solution has a resistance of at . Calculate the equivalent conductan2016Conductance and Conductivity
  33. 33Assertion : In electrolysis, the quantity of electricity needed for depositing 1 mole of silver is different from that required for 1 mole o2016Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  34. 34If an atom crystallises in lattice with then the edge length will be2016Cubic system
  35. 35of liquid carbon disulphide (specific gravity 2.63) is burnt in oxygen. Find the volume of the resulting gases measured at STP.2016Quantitative measures in chemical equations
  36. 36Best reagent for the conversion of to is2016Properties of D-block elements
  37. 37Two elements and form compounds of formula and . When dissolved in of benzene of lowers f. pt. by whereas of lowers . pt. by . The for benze2016Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  38. 38The freezing point of a solution containing of acetic acid in benzene is lowered by . The degree of association of acetic acid in benzene is2016Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  39. 39Assertion : Acetone and aniline shows negative deviations. Reason : H-bonding between acetone and aniline is stronger than that between acet2016Vapour pressure and raoult's law
  40. 40For which of the following elements it is difficult to disproportionate in +3 oxidation state?2016Types of redox reactions
  41. 41Chlorine oxidises sodium thiosulphate to form2016Sulphur and Its Compounds
  42. 42Substances that are oxidised and reduced in the following reaction are respectively2016Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
  43. 43Which of the following can be oxidised by ?2016Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
  44. 44A first order reaction, which is complete in 30 minutes has a half-life period of2016Integrated rate laws
  45. 45During the decomposition of to give oxygen, is formed per minute at a certain point of time. The rate of formation of water at this point is2016Rate of reaction
  46. 46Arsenic drugs are mainly used in the treatment of2016Drugs and It's Classification
  47. 47Which is not classified as thermoplastics?2016Classification of Polymers
  48. 48Assertion : 2-Methyl-1, 3-butadiene is the monomer of natural rubber. Reason : Natural rubber is formed through anionic addition polymerisat2016Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  49. 49Arrange the given compounds in decreasing order of boiling points.2016Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  50. 50Oil used as frothing agent in froth-floatation process is2016Concentration of the Ore
  51. 51Assertion : Critical temperature of is , it cannot be liquified above . Reason : At a certain temperature, volume2016Critical phenomena and liquefaction
  52. 52Benzaldehyde can be prepared from2016Method of preparation for Aldehydes
  53. 53Which of the following reagents cannot be used for the given conversion?2016Preparation and Properties of Amines
  54. 54Which amine amongst the following will answer positively the carbylamine test?2016Preparation and Properties of Isocyanides
  55. 55Assertion : When acetamide reacts with and , methyl amine is formed. Reason : The reaction occurs through intermediate formation of isocyana2016Preparation and Properties of Amides
  56. 56Ease of nucleophilic addition in the given compounds is2016Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  57. 57The major organic product formed in the following reaction2016Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  58. 58Preview not available - open to view this question.2016Preparation and Reactions of Glucose
  59. 59Assertion : A solution of sucrose in water is dextrorotatory. But on hydrolysis in the presence of a little hydrochloric acid, it becomes la2016Disaccharides and Polysaccharides
  60. 60Identify the given structure.2016Nucleic Acids
  61. 61Assertion : Carbohydrates are more suitable for the production of energy in the body than proteins and fats. Reason: Carbohydrates can be st2016Carbohydrates
  62. 62An element belongs to fourth period and fifteenth group of the periodic table. Which one of the following is true regarding the outer electr2016Modern periodic table

Physics

  1. 1In a Fraunhofer diffraction at single slit of width with incident light of wavelength 5500 , the first minimum is observed, at angle . The f2016Diffraction of Light
  2. 2The intensity ratio of the maxima and minima in an interference pattern produced by two coherent sources of light is . The intensities of th2016Youngs Double Slit Experiment
  3. 3The two coherent sources with intensity ratio produce interference. The fringe visibility will be2016Interference of Light
  4. 4Assertion : In YDSE bright and dark fringe are equally spaced. Reason : It only depends upon phase difference.2016Youngs Double Slit Experiment
  5. 5A sphere of mass and radius rotates about a tangent. The moment of inertia of the sphere is2016Moment of inertia of rigid bodies
  6. 6Assertion : Value of radius of gyration of a body depends on axis of rotation. Reason : Radius of gyration is root mean square distance of p2016Moment of inertia of rigid bodies
  7. 7Assertion : In an adiabatic process, change in internal energy of a gas is equal to work done on or by the gas in the process. Reason : Temp2016Thermodynamic Processes
  8. 8The temperature of a body is increased from to . Then the ratio of emissive power is2016Radiation
  9. 9Assertion : The specific heat of a gas in an adiabatic process is zero and in an isothermal process is infinite. Reason : Specific heat of g2016Calorimetry
  10. 10An atom of mass number 15 and atomic number 7 captures an -particle and then emits a proton. The mass number and atomic number of the result2016Nuclear structure
  11. 11Assertion : Generally heavy nuclei are unstable Reason : It has more neutrons and protons.2016Nuclear structure
  12. 12Assertion : Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactor. Reason: Water cool down the fast neutron.2016Nuclear reactions
  13. 13Assertion : Unlike electric force and gravitational forces, nuclear force has limited range. Reason : Nuclear force do not obey inverse squa2016Nuclear energy
  14. 14The magnetic field at the centre of the arc shown in the figure is2016Magnetic Field
  15. 15A voltmeter of resistance reads 5 volt. To make it read 20 volt, the extra resistance required is2016Electric Instruments
  16. 16Ten identical cells each of potential and internal resistance are connected in series to form a closed circuit. An ideal voltmeter connected2016Electric Cell or Battery
  17. 17A steady current flows in a metallic conductor of non-uniform cross-section. Which of these quantities is constant along the conductor?2016Electric Current and Drift of Electrons
  18. 18On increasing the temperature of a conductor, its resistance increases because the2016Electric Current and Drift of Electrons
  19. 19A gun of mass fires 4 bullets per second. The mass of each bullet is and the velocity of the bullet when it leaves the gun is . The force re2016momentum
  20. 20If the linear momentum is increased by , then kinetic energy will increase by2016momentum
  21. 21Assertion : KE is conserved at every instant of elastic collision. Reason : No deformation of matter occurs in elastic collision.2016Collisions
  22. 22Time period of pendulum, on a satellite orbiting the earth, is2016Motion of satellite
  23. 23The additional kinetic energy to be provided to a satellite of mass revolving around a planet of mass to transfer it from a circular orbit o2016Motion of satellite
  24. 24The angular amplitude of a simple pendulum is . The maximum tension in its string will be2016Applications of SHM
  25. 25The displacement of a particle executing SHM is given by . The maximum speed of the particle is2016Simple Harmonic Motion
  26. 26A mass is suspended from a spring of negligible mass. The spring is pulled a little and then released so that the mass executes simple harmo2016Time Period and Frequency
  27. 27The frequency of oscillations of a mass connected horizontally by a spring of spring constant is . When the spring is replaced by two identi2016Applications of SHM
  28. 28Assertion : The graph of potential energy and kinetic energy of a particle in SHM with respect to position is a parabola. Reason : Potential2016Simple Harmonic Motion
  29. 29Which of the following has the longest de Broglie wavelength if they are moving with the same velocity?2016Matter Waves
  30. 30Assertion : When a certain wavelength of light fall on a metal surface it ejects electron. Reason : Light has wave nature.2016Photoelectric Effect
  31. 31Three identical charges are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle. The force experienced by each charge, (if ) is2016Electric Charge and Coulomb's law
  32. 32Two charged spheres separated by a distance ' ' exert some force on each other. If they are immersed in a liquid of dielectric constant 2 , 2016Electric Charge and Coulomb's law
  33. 33Assertion: Lines of force are perpendicular to conductor surface. Reason : Generally electric field is perpendicular to equipotential surfac2016Electric Potential and Potential Energy
  34. 34A wave is represented by the equation metre It is a travelling wave propagating along direction with velocity2016Travelling Waves
  35. 35A series resonant circuit has a quality factor (Q-factor) 0.4 . If , then the value of inductance is2016AC Circuits
  36. 36Assertion : At resonance, series circuit have a minimum current. Reason : At resonance, in LCR series circuit, the current and e.m.f are not2016AC Circuits
  37. 37A cylindrical tank is filled with water to level of . A hole is opened at height of from bottom. The ratio of the area of the hole to that o2016Efflux of liquid
  38. 38Assertion : The electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature. Reason : Waves of wavelength are radiowave and microwave.2016Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  39. 39Assertion : When a charged particle moves in a circular path. It produces electromagnetic wave. Reason : Charged particle has acceleration.2016Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  40. 40If and are non-zero vectors which obey the relation , then the angle between them is2016Addition and Subtraction of Vectors
  41. 41A zener diode is specified as having a breakdown voltage of , with a maximum power dissipation of . What is the maximum current the diode ca2016Diodes
  42. 42A transistor connected at common emitter mode contains load resistance of and an input resistance of . If the input peak voltage is and the 2016Junction Transistors
  43. 43The output for the given, circuit is2016Logic gates
  44. 44A man is at a distance of from a bus. The bus begins to move with a constant acceleration of . In order to catch the bus, the minimum speed 2016Uniform Motion
  45. 45A ball is dropped from the top of a building high. At the same instant another ball is thrown upwards with a velocity of from the bottom of 2016Uniform Motion
  46. 46A body moves from rest with a constant acceleration. Which one of the following graphs represents the variation of its kinetic energy with t2016Rest and Motion
  47. 47The angle of dip at a certain place where the horizontal and vertical components of the earth's magnetic field are equal is2016Earths magnetic field
  48. 48Assertion : In water, value of magnetic field decreases. Reason: Water is a diamagnetic substance.2016Magnetic Materials and their Properties
  49. 49Assertion : Magnetic field is useful in producing parallel beam of charged particle. Reason : Magnetic field inhibits the motion of charged 2016Magnetism and Properties of Magnet
  50. 50Assertion : Magnetic field lines are continuous and closed. Reason : Magnetic monopole does not exist.2016Magnetism and Properties of Magnet
  51. 51Light wave enters from medium 1 to medium 2. Its velocity in medium is double from . For total internal reflection the angle of incidence mu2016Critical angle and total internal reflection
  52. 52A transparent cube of edge contains a small air bubble. Its apparent depth when viewed through one face is and when viewed through opposite 2016Refraction of light from plane surface
  53. 53Focal length of objective and eye piece of telescope are and respectively. What is the length of telescope for normal adjustment?2016Optical Instruments
  54. 54For a situation shown in figure, find the refrective index of glass so that it will suffer total internal reflection at the vertical surface2016Critical angle and total internal reflection
  55. 55Assertion : Electron microscope has more resolving power than optical microscope. Reason : We can control the energy of electron.2016Optical Instruments
  56. 56Assertion : When an object is placed between two plane parallel mirrors, then all the images found are of equal intensity. Reason : In case 2016Reflection of Light from Plane Mirror
  57. 57A body of mass is suspended by means of three strings and as shown in the figure is in equilibrium. The tension in the string is2016Equilibrium of Forces
  58. 58A stone of mass attached to a long string is whirled around in a horizontal circle at a speed of . The tension in the string is2016Non-uniform Circular Motion
  59. 59Consider the system shown in figure. The pulley and the string are light and all the surfaces are frictionless. The tension in the string is2016Equilibrium of Forces
  60. 60Assertion: Electrons in the atom are held due to coulomb forces. Reason : The atom is stable only because the centripetal force due to Coulo2016Atomic Structure

Zoology

  1. 1The H-zone in the skeletal muscle fibre is due to2016Locomotion
  2. 2The volume of 'anatomical dead space' air is normally2016Human Respiratory System
  3. 3Assertion : is a type of immunoglobulin which cannot cross the placenta. Reason : IgM is pentamer immunoglobulin, joined by J-chain.2016Acquired Immunity
  4. 4Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.2016Populations
  5. 5The correct sequence of stages in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens), is2016Human Evolution
  6. 6Assertion : Hardy-Weinberg principle states that in the absence of disturbing influences, gene frequencies of large populations of sexually 2016Modern Theory of Evolution
  7. 7If both parents are carriers for thalassaemia, which is an autosomal recessive disorder, what are the chances of pregnancy resulting in an a2016Genetic Disorders
  8. 8If ' ' represents the dominant gene and ' ' represents its recessive allele, which of the following would be the most likely result in the f2016F1 and F2 Cross
  9. 9Assertion : XX-XY type of sex determination mechanism is an example of male heterogamety. Reason: In birds, male heterogamety is seen as mal2016Sex Determination
  10. 10Assertion : Number of chromosomes in one genome is equal to number of linkage groups. Reason : Linkage groups give important information abo2016Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
  11. 11Cornea transplant in humans is almost never rejected. This is because2016Sensory Organ
  12. 12Assertion : All motor neurons are efferent neurons. Reason : Motor neurons conduct nerve impulses from the spinal cord to the brain.2016Structure of Human Brain
  13. 13In a long piece of DNA, 820 adenine bases were found. What would be the number of cytosine bases?2016Structure of DNA
  14. 14If the sequence of bases in the coding strand of a double stranded DNA is 5'-GTTCGAGTC-3', the sequence of bases in its transcript will be2016Transcription
  15. 15Pseudostratified epithelium is found in2016Epithelial Tissue
  16. 16Assertion : Gap junctions perform cementing function to keep the neighbouring cells together. Reason : Tight junctions facilitate the cells 2016Epithelial Tissue
  17. 17Select the incorrect match.2016Products
  18. 18Which of the following is used as bioinsecticide?2016Biocontrol Agents
  19. 19Assertion : Curdling is required in the manufacture of cheese. Reason : Lactic acid bacteria are used for the purpose.2016Products
  20. 20Which of the following statements is correct regarding menstrual cycle?2016Female Reproductive System
  21. 21The given figure shows schematic plan of blood circulation in humans with labels A to D. Identify the labels along with their functions and 2016Cardiac Cycle
  22. 22Which of the following represents the action of insulin?2016Cardiac Cycle
  23. 23Some of the steps of DNA fingerprinting are given below. Identify their correct sequence from the options given. A. Electrophoresis of DNA f2016Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
  24. 24Match column I with column II and select the correct option from codes given below.2016Plant Breeding
  25. 25Assertion : The technique of micropropagation has been used to introduce variations in the offspring. Reason : It is not possible to generat2016Plant Breeding
  26. 26Assertion : Foetal disorders can be diagnosed by chorionic villi sampling. Reason : Karyotyping can be done for mitotically dividing cells o2016Infertility

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the AIIMS 2016 paper?

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

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The AIIMS 2016 paper on MARKS has 180 questions, organised by subject:

  • Botany: 32 questions - 32 single-correct.
  • Chemistry: 62 questions - 62 single-correct.
  • Physics: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
  • Zoology: 26 questions - 26 single-correct.
4.What is the difficulty level of the AIIMS 2016 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 180 rated questions in this paper, 96 (53%) are easy, 47 (26%) are medium and 37 (21%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Botany: 21 easy, 0 medium, 11 hard
  • Chemistry: 30 easy, 23 medium, 9 hard
  • Physics: 29 easy, 24 medium, 7 hard
  • Zoology: 16 easy, 0 medium, 10 hard
5.Which chapters had the most questions in the AIIMS 2016 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Botany: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants (5), Biological Classification (4), and Animal Kingdom (3).
  • Chemistry: General Organic Chemistry (7), Biomolecules (4), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (4).
  • Physics: Ray Optics (6), Oscillations (5), and Current Electricity (4).
  • Zoology: Principles of Inheritance and Variation (4), Microbes in Human Welfare (3), and Body Fluids and Circulation (2).
6.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the AIIMS 2016 paper?

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