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JIPMER 2007

Browse the complete Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology question set from the JIPMER 2007 paper, question by question. Each question shows a quick preview so you can jump straight to the topic or subject you want to revise. Click through to attempt the full question in practice mode, or head back to the paper-wise list to download the entire paper as a PDF.

This paper has 160 questions in total - 62 easy (39%), 86 moderate (54%) and 12 tough (8%). That's a fairly typical mix for this exam. By subject: Physics 31% easy, 62% moderate, 8% tough; Chemistry 20% easy, 76% moderate, 5% tough; Zoology 55% easy, 39% moderate, 7% tough; Botany 50% easy, 39% moderate, 11% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 18 chapters, with Cell - The Unit of Life (5), Environmental Issues (4), and Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants (4) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 25 chapters, with General Organic Chemistry (5), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (3), and Hydrocarbons (3) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 23 chapters, with Nuclear Physics (4), Current Electricity (3), and Semiconductors (3) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Principles of Inheritance and Variation (7), Evolution (6), and Molecular Basis of Inheritance (4) carrying the most weight.

Botany

  1. 1A student wishes to study the cell structure under a light microscope having 10X eyepiece and 45 X objective. He should illuminate the objec2007Cell Membranes
  2. 2Centromere is required for2007M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  3. 3According to IUCN red list what is the status of red Panda (Athurus fulgens)?2007Conservation of Biodiversity
  4. 4Which of the following is the simplest amino acid?2007Protein
  5. 5Protein synthesis in an animal cell occurs2007Cell Organelles
  6. 6The ability of the venus flytrap to capture insects is due to2007The Leaf
  7. 7In contrast to annelids the platyhelminthes show2007Phylum Platyhelminthes
  8. 8The main organelle involved in modification and routing of newly synthesized proteins to their destinations is2007Cell Organelles
  9. 9Photosynthesis in plants is relatively less limited by atmospheric levels because2007History
  10. 10At what stage of the cell cycle are histone proteins synthesized in a eukaryotic cell ?2007Interphase
  11. 11There exists a close association between the alga and the fungus within a lichen. The fungus2007Kingdom Fungi
  12. 12At which latitude, heat gain through insolation approximately equals heat loss through terrestrial radiation?2007Pollution
  13. 13Chlorophyll in chloroplasts is located in2007Cell Organelles
  14. 14Genes for cytoplasmic male sterility in plants are generally located in2007Cell Organelles
  15. 15Match items in column-I with those in Column-II Select the correct answer from the following2007Introduction
  16. 16In which one pair both the plants can be vegetatively propagated by leaf pieces?2007Methods of Asexual Reproduction
  17. 17Top-shaped multiciliate male gametes and the mature seed which bears only one embryo with two cotyledons, are characteristic features of2007Gymnosperms
  18. 18More than of world's freshwater is contained in2007Pollution
  19. 19Which one of the following pairs is mismatched?2007Pollution
  20. 20One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that2007Taxonomical Aids
  21. 21Biodiversity act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year2007Biodiversity Conservation in India
  22. 22During which stage in the complete oxidation of glucose are the greatest number of ATP molecules formed from ADP?2007Aerobic Respiration
  23. 23Ectophloic siphonostele is found in2007Pteridophytes
  24. 24Which of the following represents the edible part of the fruit of litchi?2007The Fruit
  25. 25Carbohydrates, the most abundant biomolecules on earth, are produced by:2007Carbohydrates
  26. 26Identify the correctly matched pair2007Pollution
  27. 27The deficiencies of micro-nutrients, not only affects growth of plants but also vital functions such as photosynthetic and mitochondrial ele2007According to Their Requirements
  28. 28Chemiosmotic theory of ATP synthesis in the chloroplasts and mitochondria is based on2007Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  29. 29In a type of apomixis known as adventive embryony, embryos develop directly from the2007Sexual Reproduction
  30. 30Through which cell of the embryo sac, does the pollen tube enter the embryo sac?2007Sexual Reproduction
  31. 31Which one of the following pairs is mismatched?2007Biomes
  32. 32Which one of the following represents an ovule, where the embryo sac becomes horse-shoe shaped and the funiculus and micropyle are close to 2007Sexual Reproduction
  33. 33Potometer works on the principle of2007Transpiration
  34. 34In a woody dicotyledonous tree, which of the following parts will mainly consist of primary tissues?2007Meristematic Tissues
  35. 35Why is vivipary an undesirable character for annual crop plants?2007Sexual Reproduction
  36. 36Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR) has the following range of wavelengths2007Absorption Spectrum

Chemistry

  1. 1Copper has face-centered cubic (fcc) lattice with interatomic spacing equal to . The value of lattice constant for this lattice is2007Cubic system
  2. 2Which amongst the following is the most stable carbocation?2007Reaction Intermediates
  3. 3Products of the following reaction are2007Reactions of alkynes
  4. 4At , the dissociation constant of a base, BOH , is . The concentration of hydroxyl ions in aqueous solution of the base would be2007Theories of Acids and Bases
  5. 5Aniline in a set of reactions yielded a product . The structure of the product would be2007Preparation and Properties of Amines
  6. 6The mass of carbon anode consumed (giving only carbondioxide) in the production of 270 g of aluminium metal from bauxite by the Hall process2007Quantitative measures in chemical equations
  7. 7In a set of reactions, acetic acid yielded a product . The structure of would be2007Reaction Involving Cleavage of –OH Group
  8. 8The major organic product formed from the following reaction is2007Chemical reactions for aldehydes and ketones
  9. 9The number of moles of reduced by one mole of KI in alkaline medium is2007Equivalence concept
  10. 10Which of the following molecules has trigonal planar geometry?2007Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  11. 11The aqueous solution containing which one of the following ions will be colourless ? (Atomic no. )2007Properties of D-block elements
  12. 12Which one of the following compounds is most acidic?2007Preparation and Properties of Alcohols
  13. 13A reaction occurs spontaneously if2007Third law of thermodynamics
  14. 14The monomer of the polymer is2007Classification of Polymers
  15. 15The correct sequence of increasing covalent character is represented by2007Alkaline Earth Metals
  16. 16What is the correct relationship between the pHs of isomolar solutions of sodium oxide , sodium sulphide , sodium selenide and sodium tellur2007Periodic properties
  17. 17Which of the following pairs of a chemical reaction is certain to result in a spontaneous reaction?2007Third law of thermodynamics
  18. 18Which one of the following alkenes will react faster with under catalytic hydrogenation conditions?2007Reactions of alkenes
  19. 19For a first order reaction , the reaction rate at reactant concentration of 0.01 M is found to be . The half-life period of the reaction is2007Integrated rate laws
  20. 20Which of the following is the electron deficient molecule?2007Boron and Its Compounds
  21. 21A nuclide of an alkaline earth metal undergoes radioactive decay by emission of three -particles in succession. The group of the periodic ta2007Alkaline Earth Metals
  22. 22The absolute enthalpy of neutralisation of the reaction will be2007Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  23. 23Which one of the following forms micelles in aqueous solution above certain concentration?2007Preparation and Purification of colloids
  24. 24Electrolytic reduction of nitrobenzene in weakly acidic medium gives2007Reactions of aromatic compounds
  25. 25Equilibrium constants and for the following equilibria and are related as2007Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application
  26. 26Which of the following would have a permanent dipole moment?2007Dipole moment
  27. 27Which of the following undergoes nucleophilic substitution exclusively by mechanism?2007Preparation and Properties of Acid Derivatives
  28. 28The rate of reaction between two reactants and decreases by a factor of 4 , if the concentration of reactant is doubled. The order of this r2007Methods to determine order of reaction
  29. 29In a face-centered cubic lattice, a unit cell is shared equally by how many unit cells?2007Cubic system
  30. 30A solution of urea (mol. mass ) boils at at the atmospheric pressure. If and for water are 1.86 and respectively, the above solution will fr2007Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  31. 31Which functional group participates in disulphide bond formation in proteins?2007Proteins
  32. 32The chirality of the compound is2007Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  33. 33gas when passed through a solution of cations containing HCl precipitates the cations of second group of qualitative analysis but not those 2007Identification of Acid Radicals
  34. 34Which one of the following oxides is expected to exhibit paramagnetic behaviour?2007Molecular Orbital Theory
  35. 35Which one of the following is expected to exhibit optical isomerism? (en ethylenediamine2007Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  36. 36The correct order of acid strength is2007Halogens and Its Compounds
  37. 37The main reason for larger number of oxidation states exhibited by the actinides than the corresponding lanthanides, is2007F-Block elements
  38. 38Names of some compounds are given. Which one is not correct in IUPAC system?2007IUPAC Nomenclature
  39. 39A solution has a mole ratio of pentane to hexane. The vapour pressure of the pure hydrocarbons at are 440 mm of Hg for pentane and 120 mm of2007Vapour pressure and raoult's law
  40. 404.5 g of aluminium (Atomic mass 27 amu) is deposited at cathode from solution by a certain quantity of electric charge. The volume of hydrog2007Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  41. 41The best method for the separation of naphthalene and benzoic acid from their mixture is2007Purification of Organic Compounds

Physics

  1. 1A coil in the shape of an equilateral triangle of side is suspended between the pole pieces of a permanent magnet such that is in plane of t2007Force and Torque on Current Carrying Conductor
  2. 2A point source emits sound equally in all directions in a non-absorbing medium. Two points and are at distance of 2 m and 3 m respectively f2007Properties of Sound Waves
  3. 3A bomb of mass 30 kg at rest explodes into two pieces of masses 18 kg and 12 kg. The velocity of 18 kg mass is . The kinetic energy of the o2007momentum
  4. 4A drum of radius and mass , rolls down without slipping along an inclined plane of angle . The frictional force2007Rolling without Slipping
  5. 5Imagine a new planet having the same density as that of earth but it is times bigger than the earth in size. If the acceleration due to grav2007Acceleration Due to Gravity
  6. 6Which of the following circular rods, (given radius and length ) each made of the same material and whose ends are maintained at the same te2007Conduction
  7. 7In the reaction , if the binding energies of and are respectively and (in MeV ), then the energy (in MeV ) released in this reaction is2007Nuclear energy
  8. 8The work functions for metals and are respectively and . According to Einstein's equation, the metals which will emit photoelectrons for a r2007Photoelectric Effect
  9. 9The nuclei of which one of the following pairs of nuclei are isotones ?2007Nuclear structure
  10. 10As per this diagram a point charge is placed at the origin . Work done in taking another point charge from the point [coordinates to another2007Electric Potential and Potential Energy
  11. 11For the network shown in the figure, the value of the current is2007Wheatstone Bridge
  12. 12The circular motion of a particle with constant speed is2007Simple Harmonic Motion
  13. 13A particle executing simple harmonic motion of amplitude cm has maximum speed of . The frequency of its oscillation is2007Time Period and Frequency
  14. 14The ratio of the dimensions of Planck's constant and that of the moment of inertia is the dimension of2007Dimensions
  15. 15Which of the following processes is reversible?2007Thermodynamic Processes
  16. 16The temperature of inversion of a thermocouple is and the neutral temperature is , what is the temperature of cold junction?2007Thermometry
  17. 17A photosensitive metallic surface has work function, . If photons of energy fall on this surface, the electrons come out with a maximum velo2007Photoelectric Effect
  18. 18Fission of nuclei is possible because the binding energy per nucleon in them2007Nuclear reactions
  19. 19The displacement of a particle varies with time as , where and are positive constants. The velocity of the particle will2007Non-uniform Motion
  20. 20In any fission process the ratio is2007Nuclear reactions
  21. 21An ideal gas heat engine operates in Carnot cycle between and . It absorbs of heat at higher temperature. Amount of heat converted to work i2007Heat Engine, Refrigerator and Second Law of Thermodynamics
  22. 22If a vector is perpendicular to the vector , then the value of is2007Multiplication of Vectors
  23. 23Zener diode is used for2007Diodes
  24. 24A force acting on an object varies with distance as shown here. The force is in newton and distance is in metre. The work done by the force 2007Work done
  25. 25If the magnetic dipole moment of an atom of diamagnetic material, paramagnetic material and ferromagnetic material are denoted by , and resp2007Magnetic Materials and their Properties
  26. 26In a circuit, and are connected in series with an alternating voltage source of frequency . The current leads the voltage by . The value of 2007AC Circuits
  27. 27The angular resolution of a 10 cm diameter telescope at a wavelength of is of the order of2007Optical Instruments
  28. 28Two vibrating tuning forks produce progressive waves given by and . Number of beats produced per minute is2007Beats
  29. 29When a wire of uniform cross-section , length and resistance is bent into a complete circle, resistance between two of diametrically opposit2007Resistance and Resistivity
  30. 30Carbon, silicon and germanium atoms have four valence electrons each. Their valence and conduction bands are separated by energy band gaps r2007Energy Bands in Solids
  31. 31If and represent the wavelengths of visible light, X-rays and microwaves respectively, then2007Electromagnetic Spectrum
  32. 32Two boys are standing at the ends and of a ground, where . The boy at starts running in a direction perpendicular to with velocity . The boy2007Uniform Motion
  33. 33A fuse wire can withstand a maximum power of in circuit. The resistance of the fuse wire is2007Electric Power and Heating Effect of Current
  34. 34An electron moves in a circular orbit with a uniform speed . It produces a magnetic field at the centre of the circle. The radius of the cir2007Magnetic Field
  35. 35Choose the only false statement from the following2007Energy Bands in Solids
  36. 36If the angle between the vectors and is , the value of the product is equal to2007Multiplication of Vectors
  37. 37The moment of inertia of a uniform circular disc of radius and mass about an axis passing from the edge of the disc and normal to the disc i2007Moment of inertia of rigid bodies
  38. 38The total energy of an electron in the first excited state of hydrogen is about eV . Its kinetic energy in this state is2007Bohr's Atomic Model
  39. 39A ball is thrown vertically upward. It has a speed of when it has reached one-half of its maximum height. How high does the ball rise? (Take2007Projectile motion

Zoology

  1. 1There are two opposing views about origin of modern man. According to one view Homo erectus in Asia were the ancestors of modern man. A stud2007Human Evolution
  2. 2The world's highly prized wool yielding 'Pashmina' breed is2007Sheep and Goat
  3. 3Grey crescent is the area2007Embryology
  4. 4The net pressure gradient that causes the fluid to filter out of the glomeruli into the capsule is2007Mammalian Urinary System
  5. 5A man and a woman, who do not show any apparent signs of a certain inherited disease, have seven children (2 daughters and 5 sons). Three of2007Genetic Disorders
  6. 6In Ornithine cycle, which of the following wastes are removed from the blood?2007Mammalian Urinary System
  7. 7Damage to thymus in a child may lead to2007Acquired Immunity
  8. 8G-6-P dehydrogenase deficiency is associated with haemolysis of2007Blood
  9. 9Which of the following substances, if introduce in the blood stream, would cause coagulation, at the site of its introduction?2007Blood Group
  10. 10Nucleotide are building blocks of nucleic acids, nucleotide is a composite molecule formed by2007Structure of DNA
  11. 11Enzymes, vitamins and hormones can be classified into a single category of biological chemicals, because all of these2007Introduction
  12. 12Which one of the following phenomena supports Darwin's concept of natural selection in organic evolution?2007Evidences of Evolution
  13. 13In a man, abducens nerve is injured. Which one of the following functions will be affected?2007Structure of Human Brain
  14. 14Animals have the innate ability to escape from predation. Examples for the same are given below. Select the incorrect example2007Populations
  15. 15Which one of the following experiments suggests that simplest living organisms could not have originated spontaneously from non-living matte2007The Earth
  16. 16A woman with normal vision, but whose father was colourblind, marries a colourblind man. Suppose that the fourth child of this couple was a 2007Genetic Disorders
  17. 17Which of the following is not a hereditary disease?2007Genetic Disorders
  18. 18de Vries gave his mutation theory on organic evolution while working on2007Mutation Theory of Hugo De Vries
  19. 19One of the examples of the action of the autonomous nervous system is2007Structure of Human Brain
  20. 20Parkinson's disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involve2007The Synapse
  21. 21An acromian process is characteristically found2007Locomotion
  22. 22Epithelial cells of the intestine involved in food absorption have on their surface2007Absorption of Digestied Food
  23. 23A patient is generally advised to specially, consume more meat, lentils, milk and eggs in diet only when he suffers from2007Protein Energy Malnutrition
  24. 24Which one of the following makes use of RNA as a template to synthesize DNA?2007Central Dogma
  25. 25Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?2007Locomotion
  26. 26Haemophilia is more commonly seen in human males than in human females because2007Genetic Disorders
  27. 27A woman with 47 chromosomes due to three copies of chromosome 21 is characterized by2007Genetic Disorders
  28. 28Secretin and cholecystokinin are digestive hormones. They are secreted in2007Gastrointestinal Mucosa
  29. 29AIDS is caused by HIV that principally infects2007Aids
  30. 30If mammalian ovum fails to get fertilized, which one of the following is unlikely?2007Female Reproductive System
  31. 31A person is undergoing prolonged fasting. His urine will be found to contain abnormal quantities of2007Mammalian Urinary System
  32. 32Which group of three of the following five statements (A-E) contain is all three correct statements regarding beri-beri? A. A crippling dise2007Vitamin
  33. 33Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness?2007Drug Addiction
  34. 34During transcription holoenzyme RNA polymerase binds to a DNA sequence and the DNA assumes a saddle like structure at that point. What is th2007Transcription
  35. 35Three crops that contribute maximum to global food grain production are2007Plant Breeding
  36. 36Which one of the following hydrolysis internal phosphodiester bonds in a polynucleotide chain?2007Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
  37. 37The name of Norman Borlaug is associated with2007Plant Breeding
  38. 38E. coli cells with a mutated Z gene of the lac operon cannot grow in medium containing only lactose as the source of energy because2007Regulation of Gene Expression
  39. 39Which of the following is not true for a species?2007Modern Theory of Evolution
  40. 40Using imprints from a plate with complete medium and carrying bacterial colonies, you can select streptomycin resistant mutants and prove th2007Evidences of Evolution
  41. 41Which of the following is generally used for induced mutagenesis in crop plants?2007Mutation
  42. 42In order to find out the different types of gametes produced by a pea plant having the genotype AaBb, it should be crossed to a plant with t2007Test Cross
  43. 43Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains have been used for designing novel2007Genetic Modified Crops
  44. 44Golden rice is a transgenic crop of the future with the following improved trait2007Genetic Modified Crops

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the JIPMER 2007 paper?

This paper has 160 questions in total - 36 from Botany, 41 from Chemistry, 39 from Physics, and 44 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 JIPMER 2007 paper?

The JIPMER 2007 paper on MARKS has 160 questions, organised by subject:

  • Botany: 36 questions - 36 single-correct.
  • Chemistry: 41 questions - 41 single-correct.
  • Physics: 39 questions - 39 single-correct.
  • Zoology: 44 questions - 44 single-correct.
4.What is the difficulty level of the JIPMER 2007 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 160 rated questions in this paper, 62 (39%) are easy, 86 (54%) are medium and 12 (8%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Botany: 18 easy, 14 medium, 4 hard
  • Chemistry: 8 easy, 31 medium, 2 hard
  • Physics: 12 easy, 24 medium, 3 hard
  • Zoology: 24 easy, 17 medium, 3 hard
5.Which chapters had the most questions in the JIPMER 2007 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Botany: Cell - The Unit of Life (5), Environmental Issues (4), and Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants (4).
  • Chemistry: General Organic Chemistry (5), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (3), and Hydrocarbons (3).
  • Physics: Nuclear Physics (4), Current Electricity (3), and Semiconductors (3).
  • Zoology: Principles of Inheritance and Variation (7), Evolution (6), and Molecular Basis of Inheritance (4).
6.Where can I find the solutions for the JIPMER 2007 paper?

Open any question on this page. Its page shows the correct answer and, where one is available, the worked solution. A downloadable PDF of the whole paper is coming soon.

7.How should I use the JIPMER 2007 paper to check my preparation?

Set a timer, attempt the 160 questions as you would in the exam, and only then open the answers. Note which subjects and chapters cost you the most marks, and revise those first using the chapter-wise practice for JIPMER. Repeating this with other papers shows whether the same weak spots keep coming back.