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NEET 2010 Mains

Browse the complete Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology question set from the NEET 2010 Mains 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 120 questions in total - 41 easy (34%), 62 moderate (52%) and 17 tough (14%). That's a fairly typical mix for this exam. By subject: Physics 60% easy, 30% moderate, 10% tough; Zoology 18% easy, 64% moderate, 18% tough; Botany 26% easy, 59% moderate, 15% tough; Chemistry 33% easy, 53% moderate, 13% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 14 chapters, with Morphology of Flowering Plants (4), Mineral Nutrition (3), and Plant Kingdom (3) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 20 chapters, with Thermodynamics (C) (4), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (3), and General Organic Chemistry (3) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 19 chapters, with Electrostatics (3), Center of Mass Momentum and Collision (2), and Gravitation (2) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 15 chapters, with Principles of Inheritance and Variation (5), Biotechnology and Its Applications (3), and Body Fluids and Circulation (3) carrying the most weight.

Botany

  1. 1Given below is the diagram of a bacteriophage. In which one of the OPTIONs, all the four parts A, B, C and D are correct ?2010 (Mains)Viruses
  2. 2Select the correct combination of the statements (A-D) regarding the characteristics of certain organisms. A. Methanogens are Archaebacteria2010 (Mains)Kingdom Monera
  3. 3Examine the figures and D. In which one of the four options, all the items A, B, C and D are correct? (A) (B) (C) (D)2010 (Mains)Pteridophytes
  4. 4Which one of the following is monoecious?2010 (Mains)Gymnosperms
  5. 5Examine the figures (A-D) given below and select the right OPTION out of a-d, in which all the four structures A, B, C and D are identified 2010 (Mains)Gymnosperms
  6. 6Which one of the following is a xerophytic plant in which the stem is modified into the flat green and succulent structure?2010 (Mains)The Stem
  7. 7Aestivation of petals in the flower of cotton is correctly shown in2010 (Mains)The Flower
  8. 8The correct floral formula of soybean is2010 (Mains)Families
  9. 9Consider the following four statements A, B, C and D select the right option for two correct statements. Statements : (A) In vexillary aesti2010 (Mains)Families
  10. 10Which one of the following statements about the particular entity is true?2010 (Mains)M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  11. 11The figure given below shows the conversion of a substrate into product by an enzyme. In which one of the four options (a-d), the components2010 (Mains)Enzymes
  12. 12Three of the following statements about enzymes are correct and one is wrong. Which one is wrong?2010 (Mains)Enzymes
  13. 13Identify the components labelled A, B, C and D in the diagram below from the list 1 to 8 given along with 1. Cristae of mitochondria 2. Inne2010 (Mains)Cell Organelles
  14. 14An elaborate network of filamentous proteinaceous structures present in the cytoplasm which helps in the maintenance of cell shape is called2010 (Mains)Cell Organelles
  15. 15One of the commonly used plant growth hormone in tea plantations is2010 (Mains)Plant Growth Regulators
  16. 16Root development is promoted by2010 (Mains)Plant Growth Regulators
  17. 17Transport of food material in higher plants takes place through2010 (Mains)Girdling Experiment
  18. 18Given below is the diagram of a stomatal apparatus. In which of the following, all the four parts labelled as A, B, C and D are correctly id2010 (Mains)Transpiration
  19. 19Study the pathway given below In which of the following options, correct words for all the three blanks A, B and C are indicated?2010 (Mains)Amphibolic Pathway
  20. 20Leguminous plants are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen through the process of symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Which one of the following statem2010 (Mains)Nitrogen Metabolism
  21. 21An example of endomycorrhiza is2010 (Mains)Nitrogen Metabolism
  22. 22Study the cycle shown below and select the option which gives correct words for all the four blanks A, B, C and D.2010 (Mains)Nitrogen Metabolism
  23. 23Read the following four statements, A, B, C and D and select the right OPTION having both correct statements. A. Z secheme of light reaction2010 (Mains)Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  24. 24Kranz anatomy is one of the characteristics of the leaves of2010 (Mains)Pigments
  25. 25Vegetative propagation in Pistia occurs by2010 (Mains)Asexual Reproduction
  26. 26The Indian rhinoceros is a natural inhabitant of which one of the Indian states?2010 (Mains)Biodiversity Conservation in India
  27. 27Which of the following representations shows the pyramid of numbers in a forest ecosystem?2010 (Mains)Structure of Ecosystem

Chemistry

  1. 1A ball is moving with a speed of . The associated wavelength will be (h2010 (Mains)Dual Behaviour of Matter and Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
  2. 2Among the elements and , the order of increasing atomic radii is2010 (Mains)Periodic properties
  3. 3Among the following which one has the highest cation to anion size ratio?2010 (Mains)Ionic bond
  4. 4In which of the following molecules the central atom does not have hybridisation?2010 (Mains)Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  5. 5Some of the properties of the two species, and are described below. Which one of them is correct?2010 (Mains)Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  6. 6The pressure exerted by of methane gas in a vessel at is (Atomic masses : and )2010 (Mains)Gas laws and Ideal Gas Equation
  7. 7Match List I (equations) with List II (types of process) and select the correct OPTION.2010 (Mains)Third law of thermodynamics
  8. 8Three moles of an ideal gas expanded spontaneously into vacuum. The work done will be2010 (Mains)First Law and Basic Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
  9. 9For vaporisation of water at pressure, the values of and are and , respectively. The temperature when Gibbs energy change for this transform2010 (Mains)Third law of thermodynamics
  10. 10The following two reactions are known The value of for the following reaction is2010 (Mains)Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  11. 11The reaction, \(2 {~A}_{( {g})}+ {B}_{( {g})} 3 {C}_{( {g})}+ {D}_{( {g})}\) is begun with the concentrations of \(A\) and \(B\) both at an 2010 (Mains)Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application
  12. 12Which of the following species is not electrophilic in nature?2010 (Mains)Theories of Acids and Bases
  13. 13Some statements about heavy water are given below (A) Heavy water is used as moderator in nuclear reactors. (B) Heavy water is more associat2010 (Mains)Chemical properties of heavy water
  14. 14The compound on heating gives a colourless gas and a residue that is dissolved in water to obtain . Excess of is bubbled through aqueous sol2010 (Mains)Compounds of Alkaline Earth Metals
  15. 15Among the following four compounds A. Phenol B. Methyl phenol C. meta-nitrophenol D. para nitrophenol the acidity order is2010 (Mains)Conjugation and Aromaticity
  16. 16Which of the following conformers for ethylene glycol is most stable?2010 (Mains)Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  17. 17The IUPAC name of the compound is2010 (Mains)IUPAC Nomenclature
  18. 18Which of the following expressions correctly represents the equivalent conductance at infinite dilution of . Given that and are the equivale2010 (Mains)Conductance and Conductivity
  19. 19Consider the following relations for emf of a electrochemical cell (A) Emf of cell = (oxidation potential of anode) - (reduction potential o2010 (Mains)Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  20. 20The rate of the reaction, is given by the rate equation, rate The value of the rate constant can be increased by2010 (Mains)Rate law and rate constant
  21. 21Match List I (substances) with List II (processes employed in the manufacture of the substances) and select the correct option.2010 (Mains)Sulphur and Its Compounds
  22. 22How many bridging oxygen atoms are present in ?2010 (Mains)Phosphorus and Its Compounds
  23. 23Which of the following oxidation states is the most common among the lanthanoids?2010 (Mains)F-Block elements
  24. 24Which one of the following complexes is not expected to exhibit isomerism?2010 (Mains)Isomerism of coordination compounds
  25. 25the product ' ' is2010 (Mains)Preparation and Properties of Aryl Halides
  26. 26When glycerol is treated with excess of HI, it produces2010 (Mains)Preparation and Reactions of Glycol
  27. 27Which one of the following compounds will be most readily dehydrated?2010 (Mains)Reactions of Alcohols
  28. 28Following compounds are given A. B. C. Which of the above compound(s), on being warmed with iodine solution and , will give iodoform?2010 (Mains)Tests for Aldehyde and Ketones
  29. 29Match the compounds given in List I with their characteristic reactions given in List II. Select the correct option.2010 (Mains)Preparation and Properties of Isocyanides
  30. 30Fructose reduces Tollen's reagent due to2010 (Mains)Carbohydrates

Physics

  1. 1A student measures the distance traversed in free fall of a body, initially at rest in a given time. He uses this data to estimate , the acc2010 (Mains)Errors of Measurement
  2. 2The speed of a projectile at its maximum height is half of its initial speed. The angle of projection is2010 (Mains)Projectile motion
  3. 3A particle of mass starting from rest undergoes uniform acceleration. If the speed acquired in time is , the power delivered to the particle2010 (Mains)Power
  4. 4(1) Centre of gravity (CG) of a body is the point at which the weight of the body acts. (2) Centre of mass coincides with the centre of grav2010 (Mains)Centre of mass of discrete particles
  5. 5A thin circular ring of mass and radius is rotating about its axis with constant angular velocity . Two objects each of mass are attached ge2010 (Mains)Centre of mass of continuous mass distribution
  6. 6From a circular disc of radius and mass , a small disc of mass and radius is removed concentrically. The moment of inertia of the remaining 2010 (Mains)Moment of inertia of rigid bodies
  7. 7The solid cylinder and a hollow cylinder, both of the same mass and same external diameter are released from the same height at the same tim2010 (Mains)Combination of translation and rotation
  8. 8The additional kinetic energy to be provided to a satellite of mass revolving around a planet of mass , to transfer it from a circular orbit2010 (Mains)Gravitational potential and Potential Energy
  9. 9The dependence of acceleration due to gravity on the distance from the centre of the earth, assumed to be a sphere of radius of uniform dens2010 (Mains)Acceleration Due to Gravity
  10. 10The thermo emf in volt of a certain thermo-couple is found to vary with temperature difference in between the two junctions according to the2010 (Mains)Thermometry
  11. 11If and denote the specific heats (per unit mass) of an ideal gas of molecular weight where is the molar gas constant.2010 (Mains)Degree of Freedom and Specific Heat
  12. 12A monoatomic gas at pressure and is compressed adiabatically to th its original volume. What is the final pressure of the gas?2010 (Mains)Pressure and Energy of gas
  13. 13A particle moves in plane according to rule and . The particle follows2010 (Mains)Simple Harmonic Motion
  14. 14Two parallel metal plates having charges and face each other at a certain distance between them. If the plates are now dipped in kerosene oi2010 (Mains)Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  15. 15The electric field at a distance from the centre of a charged conducting spherical shell of radius is . The electric field at a distance fro2010 (Mains)Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  16. 16A particle having a mass of carries a charge of . The particle is given an initial horizontal velocity of in the presence of electric field 2010 (Mains)Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  17. 17A condenser of capacity is charged to a potential difference of . The plates of the condenser are then connected to an ideal inductor of ind2010 (Mains)Force and Energy stored in capacitor
  18. 18The magnetic moment of a diamagnetic atom is2010 (Mains)Magnetic Materials and their Properties
  19. 19Two identical bar magnets are fixed with their centres at a distance apart. A stationary charge is placed at in between the gap of the two m2010 (Mains)Magnetism and Properties of Magnet
  20. 20A current loop consists of two identical semicircular parts each of radius , one lying in the plane and the other in plane. If the current i2010 (Mains)Biot-Savart's Law and Ampere's Circuital Law
  21. 21A closely wound solenoid of 2000 turns and area of cross-section carries a current of . It is suspended through its centre and perpendicular2010 (Mains)Force and Torque on Current Carrying Conductor
  22. 22The electric field of an electromagnetic wave in free space is given by , where and are in seconds and metres respectively. It can be inferr2010 (Mains)Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  23. 23The speed of light in media and is and respectively. A ray of light enters from medium to at an incidence angle . If the ray suffers total i2010 (Mains)Refraction of light from plane surface
  24. 24A ray of light is incident on a prism at the minimum deviation position. The angle of refraction at the first face (ie, incident face) of th2010 (Mains)Prism and Dispersion of Light
  25. 25The electron in the hydrogen atom jumps from excited state to its ground state and the photons thus emitted irradiate a photosensitive mater2010 (Mains)Atomic Spectrum
  26. 26The decay constant of a radio isotope is . If and are its activities at times and respectively, the number of nuclei which have decayed duri2010 (Mains)Radioactivity
  27. 27The binding energy per nucleon in deuterium and helium nuclei are and , respectively. When two deuterium nuclei fuse to form a helium nucleu2010 (Mains)Nuclear energy
  28. 28The following figure shows a logic gate circuit with two inputs and and the output . The voltage waveforms of and are as given The logic gat2010 (Mains)Logic gates
  29. 29For transistor action (1) Base, emitter and collector regions should have similar size and doping concentrations. (2) The base region must b2010 (Mains)Junction Transistors
  30. 30When monochromatic radiation of intensity falls on a metal surface, the number of photoelectron and their maximum kinetic energy are and res2010 (Mains)Photoelectric Effect

Zoology

  1. 1Select the correct matching of a hormone its source and function.2010 (Mains)Adrenal Gland
  2. 2If for some reason the parietal cells of the gut epithelium become partially non-functional, what is likely to happen?2010 (Mains)Physiology of Digestion
  3. 3Jaundice is a disorder of2010 (Mains)Physiology of Digestion
  4. 4Fastest distribution of some injectible material/medicine and with no risk of any kind can be achieved by injecting it into the2010 (Mains)Circulatory Pathways
  5. 5Given below are four statements (A-D) regarding human blood circulatory system A. Arteries are thick-walled and have narrow lumen as compare2010 (Mains)Disorders
  6. 6The haemoglobin content per of blood of a normal healthy human adult is2010 (Mains)Blood
  7. 7Select the answer with correct matching of the structure, its location and function.2010 (Mains)Parts of Nervous System
  8. 8In which one of the following organism, its excretory organs are correctly stated?2010 (Mains)Introduction
  9. 9Which one of the following pairs of structures is correctly matched with their correct description?2010 (Mains)Locomotion
  10. 10Which one of the following is the correct description of a certain part of a normal human skeleton?2010 (Mains)Locomotion
  11. 11Signals from fully developed foetus and placenta ultimately lead to parturition which requires the release of2010 (Mains)Female Reproductive System
  12. 12In human female, the blastocyst2010 (Mains)Embryology
  13. 13Secretions from which one of the following are rich in fructose, calcium and some enzymes?2010 (Mains)Male Reproductive System
  14. 14In eukaryotic cell transcription, RNA splicing and RNA capping take place inside the2010 (Mains)Transcription
  15. 15The lac operon consists of2010 (Mains)Regulation of Gene Expression
  16. 16The phosphodiester linkages inside a polynucleotide chain serve to join2010 (Mains)Properties of Genetic Material
  17. 17Study the pedigree chart of a certain family given below and select the correct conclusion which can be drawn for the character.2010 (Mains)Genetic Disorders
  18. 18In Antirrhinum, two plants with pink flowers were hybridized. The plants produced red, pink and white flowers in the proportion of 1 red, 2 2010 (Mains)Test Cross
  19. 19A cross in which an organism showing a dominant phenotype is crossed with the receseive parent in order to know its genotype is called2010 (Mains)Test Cross
  20. 20ABO blood grouping is controlled by gene I, which has three alleles and show codominance. There are six genotypes. How many phenotypes in al2010 (Mains)Multiple Alleles / Co-dominance
  21. 21The fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster was found to be very suitable for experimental verification of chromosomal theory of inheritance by M2010 (Mains)Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
  22. 22Given below are four statements (A - D) each with one or two blanks. Select the OPTION which correctly fills up the blanks in two statements2010 (Mains)Evidences of Evolution
  23. 23The most apparent change during the evolutionary history of Homo sapiens is traced in2010 (Mains)Human Evolution
  24. 24Crocodile and penguin are similar to whale and dogfish in which one of the following features?2010 (Mains)Evidences of Evolution
  25. 25Which one of the following techniques is safest for the detection of cancer?2010 (Mains)Cancer
  26. 26A person suffering from a disease caused by Plasmodium, experiences recurring chill and fever at the time when the2010 (Mains)Common Health Disease
  27. 27When domestic sewage mixes with river water2010 (Mains)Sewage Treatment
  28. 28Which one of the following is now being commercially produced by biotechnological procedures?2010 (Mains)Application in Medicine
  29. 29Black (stem) rust of wheat is caused by2010 (Mains)Genetic Modified Crops
  30. 30Which one of the following cannot be used for preparation of vaccines against plague?2010 (Mains)Application in Medicine
  31. 31Which of the following is used in gene cloning?2010 (Mains)Conceptual Development of Genetic Engineering
  32. 32In genetic engineering, a DNA segment (gene) of interest, is transferred to the host cell through a vector. Consider the following four agen2010 (Mains)Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
  33. 33Which one of the following is most appropriately defined?2010 (Mains)Populations

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the NEET 2010 Mains paper?

This paper has 120 questions in total - 27 from Botany, 30 from Chemistry, 30 from Physics, and 33 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.Where can I find the Screening paper for the same year?

The NEET 2010 Screening paper is listed separately - you can switch to it from the "NEET Paper Wise PYQs" panel, under NEET 2010.

4.What is the structure of the NEET 2010 Mains paper?

The NEET 2010 Mains paper on MARKS has 120 questions, organised by subject:

  • Botany: 27 questions - 27 single-correct.
  • Chemistry: 30 questions - 30 single-correct.
  • Physics: 30 questions - 30 single-correct.
  • Zoology: 33 questions - 33 single-correct.
5.What is the difficulty level of the NEET 2010 Mains paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 120 rated questions in this paper, 41 (34%) are easy, 62 (52%) are medium and 17 (14%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Botany: 7 easy, 16 medium, 4 hard
  • Chemistry: 10 easy, 16 medium, 4 hard
  • Physics: 18 easy, 9 medium, 3 hard
  • Zoology: 6 easy, 21 medium, 6 hard
6.Which chapters had the most questions in the NEET 2010 Mains paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Botany: Morphology of Flowering Plants (4), Mineral Nutrition (3), and Plant Kingdom (3).
  • Chemistry: Thermodynamics (C) (4), Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (3), and General Organic Chemistry (3).
  • Physics: Electrostatics (3), Center of Mass Momentum and Collision (2), and Gravitation (2).
  • Zoology: Principles of Inheritance and Variation (5), Biotechnology and Its Applications (3), and Body Fluids and Circulation (3).
7.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the NEET 2010 Mains paper?

Yes. 20 of the 120 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.

8.Where can I find the solutions for the NEET 2010 Mains paper?

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9.How should I use the NEET 2010 Mains paper to check my preparation?

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10.Will the NEET 2010 Mains paper help me prepare for NEET 2027?

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