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This paper has 180 questions in total - 81 easy (45%), 69 moderate (38%) and 30 tough (17%). 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 43% easy, 38% moderate, 18% tough; Chemistry 50% easy, 35% moderate, 15% tough; Zoology 43% easy, 43% moderate, 14% tough; Botany 40% easy, 40% moderate, 20% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 14 chapters, with Biological Classification (4), Animal Kingdom (3), and Biomolecules (B) (2) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 29 chapters, with General Organic Chemistry (8), Alcohols Phenols and Ethers (6), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (5) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 27 chapters, with Electrostatics (5), Current Electricity (4), and Laws of Motion (4) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 17 chapters, with Biotechnology and Its Applications (3), Evolution (3), and Human Health and Diseases (3) carrying the most weight.

Botany

  1. 1Match the tissues/molecules mentioned in column I with those of their degrading enzymes mentioned in column II and select the correct option2017Enzymes
  2. 2Assertion: Secondary metabolites are produced in small quantities and their extraction from the plant is difficult and expensive. Reason : S2017Primary and Secondary Metabolites
  3. 3The checkpoint in cell cycle plays important role in2017Interphase
  4. 4The water logging capacity of garden soil will be determined by measuring the weight of2017Plant Water Relations
  5. 5Assertion : Translocation of sugar from source (leaf) to sink is defined as pressure flow hypothesis. Reason: Translocation of the solute is2017Mass Flow Hypothesis
  6. 6Identify the accurate explanation of mesosome It is2017Cell Organelles
  7. 7Select the option that contains all plants which produce non-endospermic seeds.2017The Seed
  8. 8Gerdy fibres are2017Permanent Tissues
  9. 9Some salient features and phyla of organisms are given below. Select the option which shows correct combination of organism, its phylum and 2017Basis of Classification
  10. 10Select the correct statement regarding reproduction.2017Basis of Classification
  11. 11Select the option that correctly matches characteristic features with the group of three animals.2017Porifera
  12. 12Identify the incorrect statement about growth regulator.2017Plant Growth Regulators
  13. 13Assertion: Glucose is the favoured respiratory substrate. Reason : When glucose is used as respiratory substrate it is completely oxidised a2017Respiratory Quotient
  14. 14Assertion : Conversion of 1,3 biphosphoglycerate (BPGA) to 3-phospho-glyceric acid (PGA) is an energy yielding step. Reason : This energy is2017Cellular Respiration
  15. 15Keystone species deserve protection because these2017Introduction
  16. 16Assertion : Neurospora is commonly called water mould. Reason : It belongs to basidiomycetes fungi.2017Kingdom Fungi
  17. 17Assertion: Yeasts are unicellular fungi that are used in bakery and brewery industries. Reason : Potato spindle tuber disease is caused by v2017Kingdom Fungi
  18. 18Assertion : Endomycorrhiza of forest trees contribute to the efficient nutrient cycling in tropical forest ecosystems. Reason: The fungi tha2017Kingdom Fungi
  19. 19plants have better productivity because2017Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  20. 20Assertion: Photorespiration is a wasteful process where there is no synthesis of ATP energy. Reason : RuBisCO is present in mesophyll cells 2017Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  21. 21After double fertilisation, a mature ovule has2017Sexual Reproduction
  22. 22Select one of the following pairs of important features distinguishing Gnetum from Cycas and Pinus and showing affinities with angiosperms.2017Bryophytes
  23. 23Pick the correct group consisting of all genera exhibiting homospory.2017Pteridophytes
  24. 24Select the mismatched pair out of the following.2017Types of Reproduction
  25. 25Which one of the following methods is commonly used to maintain the genetic traits of a given plant?2017Types of Reproduction

Chemistry

  1. 1-2-Iodobutane is treated with in acetone and allowed to stand for a long time. The product eventually formed is2017Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  2. 2Which of the following compounds is aromatic in nature?2017Conjugation and Aromaticity
  3. 3Which of the following is an electrophile?2017Attacking reagents
  4. 4What is the correct order of basicity among the following compounds?2017Electron displacement effects
  5. 5Arrange the following nucleophiles in the decreasing order of nucleophilicity:2017Attacking reagents
  6. 6Arrange and in order of increasing acidic strengths.2017Electron displacement effects
  7. 7Assertion : trans-Pent-2-ene is polar but trans- but-2-ene is non-polar. Reason : The polarity of cis-isomer is more than trans-isomer, whic2017Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  8. 8Assertion : Thiophene present in commercial benzene as an impurity can be removed by shaking the mixture with cold concentrated . Reason : T2017Conjugation and Aromaticity
  9. 9is polar, whereas is not because2017Dipole moment
  10. 10Which of the following electronic configurations has maximum energy?2017Covalent and Co-ordinate Bonding
  11. 11Hydride of boron occurs as but does not exist. This is because2017Back Bonding
  12. 12Assertion: The second dissociation constant of fumaric acid is greater than maleic acid. Reason : Higher the dissociation constant of acid, 2017Van Der Waals Forces, Hydrogen Bonding and Metallic Bonding
  13. 13Assertion: Both and MO's have one nodal plane each. Reason: All MO's formed by side way overlapping of -orbitals have one nodal plane.2017Molecular Orbital Theory
  14. 14Consider the following set of reactions : The structure of would be2017Preparation and Properties of Acid Derivatives
  15. 15The molecule is trigonal bipyramidal. The hybrid orbitals used by the As atoms for bonding are2017Quantum mechanical model
  16. 16Ionisation potential of hydrogen atom is . Hydrogen atom in ground state is excited by monochromatic light of energy . The spectral lines em2017Hydrogen spectrum
  17. 17Calculate the overall complex dissociation equilibrium constant for the ions, given that stability constant for this complex is .2017Theories of Acids and Bases
  18. 18is white when cold and yellow when heated. It is due to the development of2017Salt Hydrolysis
  19. 19for is at . For maintaining a constant , the volume of solution required to be added to of solution is2017PH of solutions
  20. 20The correct order of solubility of the following compounds in water is2017Alkaline Earth Metals
  21. 21Assertion : The carbonate of lithium decomposes easily on heating to form lithium oxide and . Reason: Lithium being very small in size polar2017Properties of S-block elements
  22. 22The heat is liberated when of benzoic acid is burnt in a bomb calorimeter at and it increases the temperature of of water by . If the specif2017First Law and Basic Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
  23. 23Assertion : Spontaneous process is an irreversible process and may be reversed by some external agency. Reason : Decrease in enthalpy is a c2017Third law of thermodynamics
  24. 24Which of the following oxoacids of phosphorus is a reducing agent and a monobasic acid as well?2017Phosphorus and Its Compounds
  25. 25Assertion : Hydrides of group-16 elements show volatility in the order: Reason : Electronegativity of group-16 elements increases down the g2017Sulphur and Its Compounds
  26. 26Among the following substituted silanes, the one which will give rise to cross-linked silicone polymer on hydrolysis is2017Silicon and Its Compounds
  27. 27Select the correct options from the following :2017Carbon and Its Compounds
  28. 28Among the following, the compound that is both paramagnetic and coloured is2017Werner's theory and Valence Bond Theory
  29. 29Assertion : has type hybridisation. Reason: ion shows magnetic moment corresponding to two unpaired electrons.2017Werner's theory and Valence Bond Theory
  30. 30The coagulation of of a positive colloid took place when was added to it without changing the volume much. The flocculation value of for the2017Properties of colloidal solution
  31. 31Assertion : Activity of an enzyme is -dependent. Reason : Change in affects the solubility of the enzyme in water.2017Catalysis and Theories of Catalysis
  32. 32What will be compound in the following reaction?2017Reactions of alkenes
  33. 33Assertion : Benzene reacts with iodine monochloride in presence of anhyd. to form iodobenzene. Reason: Iodine monochloride reacts with anhyd2017Reactions of aromatic compounds
  34. 34appropriate molar conductances of the electrolytes listed in the given table at infinite dilution in at .2017Conductance and Conductivity
  35. 35On the basis of standard electrode potential of redox couples given below, find out which of the following is the strongest oxidising agent.2017Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  36. 36Assertion : If standard reduction potential for the reaction is 0.80 volt, then for the reaction , it will be 1.60 volt. Reason: If concentr2017Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  37. 37is white when cold and yellow when heated. It is due to the development of2017Non-stoichiometric defects
  38. 38Assertion: The number of tetrahedral voids is double the number of octahedral voids. Reason: The size of the tetrahedral voids is half of th2017Cubic system
  39. 39For the reaction, . If the initial number of moles of each reactant and product is 1 mole then at equilibrium2017Le chatelier's principle
  40. 40The chemical reaction, proceeds as follows : Step 1: .(fast) Step .(slow) The rate law expression should be2017Rate law and rate constant
  41. 41The colourless species is2017Properties of D-block elements
  42. 42The depression in freezing point of aqueous solutions of and are in the ratio2017Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  43. 43Assertion : Azeotropic mixtures are formed only by non-ideal solutions and they may have boiling points either greater than both the compone2017Vapour pressure and raoult's law
  44. 44Lucas test is given by an alcohol within 5 minutes. of which liberates of at STP on treating with MgI. The structure of alcohol is2017Reactions of Alcohols
  45. 45The product is2017Reactions of Phenol
  46. 46and are treated with hydroiodic acid. The fragments obtained after reactions are respectively2017Reactions of Ethers
  47. 47Identify .2017Reactions of Ethers
  48. 48Assertion : Phenol forms 2, 4, 6-tribromophenol on treatment with - water at . Reason : Phenol is - directing group.2017Reactions of Phenol
  49. 49Assertion : Aromatic aldehydes and formaldehyde undergo Cannizzaro reaction. Reason: Aromatic aldehydes are almost as reactive as formaldehy2017Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds
  50. 50Assertion: Equivalent weight of in the reaction, is while that of is 28/6. Reason : Equivalent weight2017Equivalence concept
  51. 51The temperature dependence of a reaction is represented by the Arrhenius equation : Which among the following is wrong conclusion about the 2017Arrhenius theory
  52. 52can be obtained when following reacts with except with2017Chemical properties of hydrogen peroxide
  53. 53Assertion: Sulpha drugs contain sulphonamide group. Reason : Salvarsan is a sulpha drug.2017Drugs and It's Classification
  54. 54Arrange the following monomers in order of decreasing ability to undergo cationic polymerisation. I. II. III.2017Classification of Polymers
  55. 55Decreasing order of reactivity in Williamson synthesis of the following : I. II. III. IV.2017Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  56. 56Assertion : Hydrometallurgy involves dissolving the ore in a suitable reagent followed by precipitation by a more electropositive metal. Rea2017Reduction to Crude Metal
  57. 57The density of a gas is thrice that of a gas at the same temperature. The molecular weight of gas is twice that of . What will be the ratio 2017Gas laws and Ideal Gas Equation
  58. 58Assertion : Oxidation of 1-nitronaphthalene gives -nitrophthalic acid whereas 1-amino naphthalene on oxidation gives phthalic acid. Reason: 2017Preparation and Properties of Amines
  59. 59What is the name of the following reaction?2017Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  60. 60Assertion: Nucleotides are phosphate esters of nucleosides. Reason: The various nucleotides in nucleic acids are linked either through purin2017Nucleic Acids

Physics

  1. 1Two slits are separated by a distance of 0.5 mmand illuminated withlight of wavelength . If the screen is placed at from the slits. The dist2017Youngs Double Slit Experiment
  2. 2Assertion : Two point coherent sources of light and are placed on a line as shown. and are two points on that line. If at point maximum inte2017Interference of Light
  3. 3A communication satellite of revolves around the earth in a circular orbit of radius in the equatorial plane of the earth from west to east.2017Angular momentum and Angular impulse
  4. 4Assertion : A solid sphere is rolling on a rough horizontal surface. Acceleration of contact point is zero. Reason : A solid sphere can roll2017Rolling without Slipping
  5. 5A wheel starts rotating from rest at time with a angular acceleration of 50 radians . The angular acceleration decreases to zero value after2017Uniform Circular Motion
  6. 6A projectile is given an initial velocity of . The cartesian equation of its path is (Take )2017Projectile motion
  7. 7As shown in figure, two vertical conducting rails separated by distance are placed parallel to -axis. At , a capacitor of is connected betwe2017Motional and Rotational EMF
  8. 8For MRI, a patient is slowly pushed in a time of within the coils of the magnet where magnetic field is . If the patient's trunk is in circu2017Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz law
  9. 9A circular coil of radius turns and resistance is placed with its plane perpendicular to the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic fi2017Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz law
  10. 10When an ideal monoatomic gas is heated at constant pressure, the fraction of the heat energy supplied which increases the internal energy of2017First Law of Thermodynamics
  11. 11A Carnot engine operates with source at and sink at . If the source supplies of heat energy, the work done by the engine is2017Heat Engine, Refrigerator and Second Law of Thermodynamics
  12. 12Assertion : Power of a engine depends on mass, angular speed, torque and angular momentum, then the formula of power is not derived with the2017Dimensions
  13. 13A body initially at cools to in and to in . The temperature of the surrounding is2017Radiation
  14. 14Two radioactive materials and have decay constants and respectively. If initially they have the same number of nuclei, then the ratio of the2017Radioactivity
  15. 15A neutron in a nuclear reactor collides head on elastically with the nucleus of a carbon atom initially at rest. The fraction of kinetic ene2017Nuclear reactions
  16. 16Assertion : Thermonuclear fusion reactions may become the source of unlimited power for the mankind. Reason : A single fusion event involvin2017Nuclear reactions
  17. 17A current is flowing through the loop. The direction of the current and the shape of the loop are as shown in the figure. The magnetic field2017Magnetic Field
  18. 18A square loop , carrying a current , is placed near and coplanar with a long straight conductor carrying a current , as shown in figure. The2017Force and Torque on Current Carrying Conductor
  19. 19The measurement of voltmeter in the following circuit is2017Electric Instruments
  20. 20A meter bridge is set-up as shown, to determine an unknown resistance using a standard resistor. The galvanometer shows null point when tapp2017Wheatstone Bridge
  21. 21and are two points on a uniform ring of resistance . The , where is the centre of the ring. The equivalent resistance between and is2017Resistance and Resistivity
  22. 22Assertion : An electrical bulb starts glowing instantly as it is switched on. Reason : Drift speed of electrons in a metallic wire is very l2017Electric Current and Drift of Electrons
  23. 23A ball impinges directly on a similar ball at rest. The first ball is brought to rest by the impact. If half of the kinetic energy is lost b2017Collisions
  24. 24Assertion : A rigid body can be elastic. Reason : If a force is applied on the rigid body, its dimensions may change.2017Collisions
  25. 25Assertion : A particle strikes head-on with another stationary particle such that the first particle comes to rest after collision. The coll2017Collisions
  26. 26The change in the gravitational potential energy when a body of mass is raised to a height above the surface of the earth is (here is the ra2017Acceleration Due to Gravity
  27. 27Assertion : Kepler's second law can be understood by conservation of angular momentum principle. Reason : Kepler's second law is related wit2017Kepler laws
  28. 28A particle is describing simple harmonic motion. If its velocities are and when the displacements from the mean position are and respectivel2017Time Period and Frequency
  29. 29Four massless springs whose force constants are and respectively are attached to a mass kept on a frictionless plane as shown in the figure.2017Applications of SHM
  30. 30Assertion : A particle in plane is related by and , where and are constants, then the particle will have parabolic motion. Reason : A partic2017Simple Harmonic Motion
  31. 31A parallel plate capacitor with air as a dielectric has capacitance . A slab of dielectric constant , having same thickness as the separatio2017Capacitors with Dielectric
  32. 32Light of two different frequencies whose photons have energies and respectively, successively illuminate a metallic surface whose work funct2017Photoelectric Effect
  33. 33Assertion : As work function of a material increases by some mechanism, it requires greater energy to excite the electrons from its surface.2017Photoelectric Effect
  34. 34A large solid sphere with uniformly distributed positive charge has a smooth narrow tunnel through its centre. A small particle with negativ2017Electric Potential and Potential Energy
  35. 35In a certain region of space, electric field is along the -direction throughout. The magnitude of electric field is however not constant, bu2017Electric Dipole
  36. 36An early model for an atom considered it to have a positively charged point nucleus of charge , surrounded by a uniform density of negative 2017Electric Flux and Gauss Law
  37. 37Assertion : Acceleration of charged particle in non-uniform electric field does not depend on velocity of charged particle. Reason : Charge 2017Electric Charge and Coulomb's law
  38. 38Assertion : If a dielectric is placed in external field then field inside dielectric will be less than applied field. Reason : Electric fiel2017Electric Dipole
  39. 39A wave packet with center frequency is propagating in dispersive medium with phase velocity of . When the frequency is increased by , the ph2017Travelling Waves
  40. 40When a stretched wire and a tuning fork are sounded together, 5 beats per second are produced, when length of wire is or , frequency of the 2017Beats
  41. 41In an circuit as shown in figure, both switches are open initially. Now switch is closed, kept open. ( is charge on the capacitor and is cap2017Parallel AC Circuits
  42. 42A transformer with efficiency works at and . If the secondary voltage is , then the primary and secondary currents are respectively2017Transformers
  43. 43A solid sphere of volume and density floats at the interface of two immiscible liquids of densities and respectively. If , then the ratio of2017Archmidies Principle
  44. 44Assertion : A piece of ice, with a stone frozen inside it, floats on water in a beaker. When the ice melts, the level of water in the beaker2017Archmidies Principle
  45. 45Assertion : A needle placed carefully on the surface of water may float, whereas the ball of the same material will always sink. Reason : Th2017Archmidies Principle
  46. 46A physical quantity is given by The percentage error in the measurements of , and are and respectively. The value of is uncertain by2017Errors of Measurement
  47. 47In the circuit shown in figure, when the input voltage of the base resistance is is zero and is also zero. Value of is2017Junction Transistors
  48. 48In the circuit shown in figure, if the diode forward voltage is , the voltage difference between and is2017Diodes
  49. 49Assertion : An -type semiconductor has a large number of electrons but still it is electrically neutral. Reason: An -type semiconductor is o2017Semiconductors
  50. 50Assertion : If for a particle moving in a straight linestartingwithan initialvelocity from the origin, then distance travelled by it in is s2017Non-uniform Motion
  51. 51A deflection magnetometer is adjusted in the usual way. When a magnet is introduced, the deflection observed is , and the period of oscillat2017Magnetic Equipments
  52. 52A tall object is placed in front of a concave mirror of focal length . What is the size and nature of the image?2017Mirror Formula, Reflection in Spherical Mirror
  53. 53The least distance of vision of a longsighted person is . By using a spectacle lens, this distance is reduced to . The power of the lens is2017Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
  54. 54Assertion : A ray of light is incident from outside on a glass sphere surrounded by air. This ray may suffer total internal reflection at se2017Critical angle and total internal reflection
  55. 55Same spring is attached with and blocks in three different cases as shown in figure. If be the extensions in the spring in the three cases, 2017Spring force
  56. 56The figure shows a horizontal force acting on a block of mass on an inclined plane (angle ). What is the normal reaction on the block?2017Newton's laws of motion
  57. 57Assertion : Pseudo force is an imaginary force which is recognised only by a non-inertial observer to explain the physical situation accordi2017Equilibrium of Forces
  58. 58Assertion : Two bodies of masses and are allowed to fall from the same height if the air resistance for each be the same then both the bodie2017Equilibrium of Forces
  59. 59Two chambers containing and of a gas at pressures and respectively are put in communication with each other, temperature remaining constant.2017Gas Laws
  60. 60Assertion : Work done in moving a body over a closed loop is zero for every force in nature. Reason : Work done does not depend on nature of2017Energy

Zoology

  1. 1Pacinian corpuscles occur in the skin of certain parts of body in mammals. These are2017Locomotion
  2. 2Achondroplasia is a disease related with the defect in the formation of2017Locomotion
  3. 3Assertion : On stimulation, a muscle cell releases calcium ions from sarcoplasmic reticulum. Reason : By reacting with a protein complex, un2017Movement
  4. 4Refer to the given figure depicting a diseased condition in humans and name the worm causing this disease.2017Common Health Disease
  5. 5Which of the following antibiotics is not correctly matched with the source from which it is obtained?2017Common Health Disease
  6. 6Refer to the given figure and choose the organism not related to the condition shown here.2017Common Health Disease
  7. 7The process where a population inhibits the growth of other population without affecting itself is known as2017Populations
  8. 8Which of the following is not a factor that would limit the growth of a population?2017Populations
  9. 9Documented microfossils have been found that are as old as2017The Earth
  10. 10Which of the following evidences does not favour the Lamarckian concept of inheritance of acquired characters?2017Theory of Darwin
  11. 11Assertion : Analogous organs are a result of divergent evolution. Reason : Eye of octopus and of mammals depict divergent evolution.2017Evidences of Evolution
  12. 12Which of the following conditions represents a case of codominant genes?2017Multiple Alleles / Co-dominance
  13. 13Assertion : XX-XY type of sex determination mechanism is an example of female heterogamety and is found in Drosophila. Reason : Male heterog2017Sex Determination
  14. 14Assertion : Chimpanzee is the closest relative of the present day humans. Reason : .The banding pattern in some autosomes of man and chimpan2017Sex Determination
  15. 15An example of stretch reflex triggered by passive muscle movement is the2017Structure of Human Brain
  16. 16Unidirectional transmission of a nerve impulse through nerve fibre is due to the fact that2017The Synapse
  17. 17Assertion : Cephalisation is advantageous to an animal. Reason : Cephalisation improves the appearance of an animal.2017Structure of Human Brain
  18. 18Refer to the given figure and select the correct option regarding its parts labelled as A, B and .2017Packaging of DNA Helix
  19. 19Match the triplet codons listed in column I with their amino acids mentioned in column II and select the correct option from the given codes2017Genetic Code
  20. 20The figure shows different human tissues labelled as to . Which option gives the correct identification of the label, its location and one f2017Epithelial Tissue
  21. 21Assertion : ADH and RAAS work in response to low blood volume and blood pressure. Reason: ANF works in response to high blood volume and blo2017Kidney
  22. 22A large quantity of urban sewage is drained into nearby village river. Which among the given conditions would happen after mixing of sewage 2017Sewage Treatment
  23. 23Wharton's duct is the duct of2017Mouth
  24. 24Refer to the given figure and choose the correct option regarding its parts labelled as A-F.2017Female Reproductive System
  25. 25Which of the following statements is correct regarding menstrual cycle?2017Female Reproductive System
  26. 26Which one of the following is a correct statement?2017Genetic Modified Crops
  27. 27Assertion : Flavr-Savr tomato was the first transgenic commercial crop that entered the market. Reason : Roundup variety of soybean was prep2017Genetic Modified Crops
  28. 28Assertion : Black rust of wheat is a hazardous disease which is caused by Puccinia fungus. Reason : Aflatoxin is produced in the groundnut b2017Genetic Modified Crops
  29. 29An artificial pacemaker is implanted subcutaneously and connected to the heart in patients2017Human Circulatory System
  30. 30Assertion: Pulmonary circulation consists of flow of deoxygenated blood from right ventricle to the lungs and flow of oxygenated blood from 2017Circulatory Pathways
  31. 31When plants/animals are infected with virus, they may produce an anti-viral substance that is capable of inhibiting the multiplication of th2017Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
  32. 32Assertion: Restriction enzymes cut the strand of DNA to produce sticky ends. Reason : Stickiness of the ends facilitates the action of the e2017Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
  33. 33Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water?2017Mammalian Urinary System
  34. 34Assertion : Somatic hybridisation is a process where protoplasts of two desired plants can be fused to develop improved plants. Reason : Cro2017Plant Breeding
  35. 35Assertion : The honeybee queen copulates only once in her life time. Reason: The honeybee queen can lay fertilised as well as unfertilised e2017Apiculture

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the AIIMS 2017 paper?

This paper has 180 questions in total - 25 from Botany, 60 from Chemistry, 60 from Physics, and 35 from Zoology.

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The AIIMS 2017 paper on MARKS has 180 questions, organised by subject:

  • Botany: 25 questions - 25 single-correct.
  • Chemistry: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
  • Physics: 60 questions - 60 single-correct.
  • Zoology: 35 questions - 35 single-correct.
4.How difficult is the AIIMS 2017 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 180 rated questions in this paper, 81 (45%) are easy, 69 (38%) are medium and 30 (17%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Botany: 10 easy, 10 medium, 5 hard
  • Chemistry: 30 easy, 21 medium, 9 hard
  • Physics: 26 easy, 23 medium, 11 hard
  • Zoology: 15 easy, 15 medium, 5 hard
5.Which chapters were asked the most in the AIIMS 2017 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Botany: Biological Classification (4), Animal Kingdom (3), and Biomolecules (B) (2).
  • Chemistry: General Organic Chemistry (8), Alcohols Phenols and Ethers (6), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (5).
  • Physics: Electrostatics (5), Current Electricity (4), and Laws of Motion (4).
  • Zoology: Biotechnology and Its Applications (3), Evolution (3), and Human Health and Diseases (3).
6.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the AIIMS 2017 paper?

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