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NEET 2015 Phase 1

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This paper has 180 questions in total - 120 easy (67%), 40 moderate (22%) and 20 tough (11%). 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 44% easy, 36% moderate, 20% tough; Chemistry 38% easy, 38% moderate, 24% tough; Zoology 95% easy, 5% moderate, 0% tough; Botany 90% easy, 10% moderate, 0% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 17 chapters, with Cell - The Unit of Life (6), Morphology of Flowering Plants (5), and Animal Kingdom (4) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 25 chapters, with Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (6), General Organic Chemistry (5), and Aldehydes and Ketones (3) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 27 chapters, with Current Electricity (3), Laws of Motion (3), and Thermodynamics (3) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 18 chapters, with Principles of Inheritance and Variation (6), Human Health and Diseases (4), and Human Reproduction (4) carrying the most weight.

Botany

  1. 1Which one of the following matches is correct?2015 (Phase 1)Kingdom Fungi
  2. 2The guts of cow and buffalo possess:2015 (Phase 1)Kingdom Monera
  3. 3The true nucleus is absent in:2015 (Phase 1)Kingdom Monera
  4. 4Read the following five statements (A to E) and select the option with all correct statements: (a) Mosses and lichens are the first organism2015 (Phase 1)Gymnosperms
  5. 5In which of the following gametophyte is not independent free living?2015 (Phase 1)Pteridophytes
  6. 6Which one of the following statements is wrong?2015 (Phase 1)Algae: Thallophytes
  7. 7Isogamous reproduction and flagellated gametes can be observed in2015 (Phase 1)Algae: Thallophytes
  8. 8Which of the following characteristics is mainly responsible for the diversification of insects on land?2015 (Phase 1)Basis of Classification
  9. 9Which of the following endoparasites of humans does show viviparity?2015 (Phase 1)Phylum Platyhelminthes
  10. 10Select the option from the following having matching characteristics for the mentioned group without any exception:2015 (Phase 1)Euchordata
  11. 11Which of the following animal is not viviparous?2015 (Phase 1)Euchordata
  12. 12Is the floral formula of:2015 (Phase 1)Families
  13. 13Keel is the characteristic feature of flower of:2015 (Phase 1)Families
  14. 14Perigynous flowers are found in:2015 (Phase 1)The Flower
  15. 15Leaves become modified into spines in:2015 (Phase 1)The Leaf
  16. 16The hilum is a scar on the:2015 (Phase 1)The Seed
  17. 17Vascular bundles in monocotyledons are considered closed because:2015 (Phase 1)Permanent Tissues
  18. 18A major characteristic of the monocot root is the presence of:2015 (Phase 1)Anatomy of Plant Parts
  19. 19Select the correct option: I II ( a ) Synapsis aligns homologous chromosomes ( i ) Anaphase II ( b ) Synthesis of RNA and protein ( i i ) Zy2015 (Phase 1)Meiosis
  20. 20A somatic cell that has just completed the S phase of its cell cycle, as compared to gamete of the same species, has:2015 (Phase 1)M-phase (Mitotic Phase)
  21. 21Which one of the following statements is incorrect?2015 (Phase 1)Enzymes
  22. 22The structures that are formed by stacking of organized flattened membranous sacs in the chloroplasts are:2015 (Phase 1)Cell Organelles
  23. 23The chromosomes in which centromere is situated close to one end are:2015 (Phase 1)Cell Organelles
  24. 24Select the correct matching in the following pairs:2015 (Phase 1)Cell Organelles
  25. 25Which one of the following is not an inclusion body found in prokaryotes?2015 (Phase 1)Cell Organelles
  26. 26DNA is not present in:2015 (Phase 1)Cell Organelles
  27. 27Nuclear envelope is a derivative of:2015 (Phase 1)Cell Organelles
  28. 28What causes a green plant exposed to the light on only one side, to bend toward the source of light as it grows?2015 (Phase 1)Photoperiodism
  29. 29Typical growth curve in plants is:2015 (Phase 1)Growth
  30. 30Transpiration and root pressure cause water to rise in plants by:2015 (Phase 1)Transpiration
  31. 31In a ring girdled plant:2015 (Phase 1)Girdling Experiment
  32. 32Which one gives the most valid and recent explanation for stomatal movements?2015 (Phase 1)Transpiration
  33. 33Cytochromes are found in:2015 (Phase 1)Aerobic Respiration
  34. 34Minerals known to be required in large amounts for plant growth include:2015 (Phase 1)Role of Micro and Macronutrients
  35. 35Which one of the following may require pollinators, but is genetically similar to autogamy?2015 (Phase 1)Sexual Reproduction
  36. 36Which one of the following statements is not true?2015 (Phase 1)Sexual Reproduction
  37. 37Transmission tissue is characteristic feature of:2015 (Phase 1)Sexual Reproduction
  38. 38Which of the following are the important floral rewards to the animal pollinators?2015 (Phase 1)Sexual Reproduction
  39. 39In ginger, vegetative propagation occurs through:2015 (Phase 1)Methods of Asexual Reproduction
  40. 40Rachel Carson s famous book Silent Spring is related to:2015 (Phase 1)Pollution
  41. 41Which of the following is not one of the prime health risks associated with greater UV radiation through the atmosphere due to depletion of 2015 (Phase 1)Pollution
  42. 42The UN Conference of Parties on climate change in the year 2011 was held in:2015 (Phase 1)International Efforts for Conserving Biodiversity
  43. 43In which of the following both pairs have correct combination?2015 (Phase 1)Conservation of Biodiversity
  44. 44Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as:2015 (Phase 1)Conservation of Biodiversity
  45. 45Vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels in a biotic community is known as:2015 (Phase 1)Structure of Ecosystem
  46. 46Secondary succession takes place on/in:2015 (Phase 1)Ecological Succession
  47. 47The mass of living material at a trophic level at a particular time is called:2015 (Phase 1)Structure of Ecosystem
  48. 48In an ecosystem the rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis is termed as:2015 (Phase 1)Functions of Ecosystem

Chemistry

  1. 1A mixture of gases contains H 2 and O 2 gases in the ratio of 1 : 4 (w/w). What is the molar ratio of the two gases in the mixture?2015 (Phase 1)Concentration terms
  2. 2Which of the following pairs of iron are isoelectronic and isostructural?2015 (Phase 1)Atomic Mass and Atomic Size
  3. 3The number of d -electrons in Fe 2 + ( Z = 26 ) is not equal to the number of electrons in which one of the following?2015 (Phase 1)Electronic configuration
  4. 4The angular momentum of electron in d -orbital is equal to2015 (Phase 1)Quantum mechanical model
  5. 5The species A r , K + and C a 2 + contain the same number of electrons. In which order do their radii increase?2015 (Phase 1)Periodic properties
  6. 6Which of the following species contains equal number of - and - bonds?2015 (Phase 1)Covalent and Co-ordinate Bonding
  7. 7Which of the following options represents the correct bond order?2015 (Phase 1)Molecular Orbital Theory
  8. 8Maximum bond angle at nitrogen is present in which of the following?2015 (Phase 1)Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  9. 9The correct bond order in the following species is:2015 (Phase 1)Molecular Orbital Theory
  10. 10The enolic form of ethyl acetoacetate as below has:2015 (Phase 1)Covalent and Co-ordinate Bonding
  11. 11The total number of -bond electrons in the following structure is:2015 (Phase 1)Covalent and Co-ordinate Bonding
  12. 12Which of the following statements is correct for a reversible process in the state of equilibrium?2015 (Phase 1)Third law of thermodynamics
  13. 13If the value of an equilibrium constant for a particular reaction is 1.6 10 12 , then at equilibrium the system will contain:2015 (Phase 1)Law of Mass Action, Equilibrium Constant (Kc and Kp) and its Application
  14. 14The K sp of Ag 2 CrO 4 , AgCl , AgBr and A g I are respectively, 1.1 10 - 12 , 1.8 10 - 10 , 5.0 10 - 13 , 8.3 10 - 17 . Which one of the fo2015 (Phase 1)Solubility
  15. 15Which of the following processes does not involve oxidation of iron?2015 (Phase 1)Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
  16. 16The solubility of the alkaline earth s metal sulphates in water decreases in the sequence:2015 (Phase 1)Alkaline Earth Metals
  17. 17In Duma's method for estimation of nitrogen, 0.25 g of an organic compound gave 40 mL of nitrogen collected at 300 K temperature and 725 mm 2015 (Phase 1)Quantitative analysis of organic compounds
  18. 18In which of the following compounds, the C - C l bond ionization shall give most stable carbonium ion?2015 (Phase 1)Electron displacement effects
  19. 19Consider the following compounds Hyperconjugation occurs in:2015 (Phase 1)Electron displacement effects
  20. 20Which of the following is the most correct electron displacement for a nucleophile reaction to take place?2015 (Phase 1)Electron displacement effects
  21. 21Given, Which of the given compounds can exhibit tautomerism?2015 (Phase 1)Isomerism of Organic Compounds
  22. 22The reaction of C 6 H 5 C H = C H C H 3 with HBr produces:2015 (Phase 1)Reactions of alkenes
  23. 23Given, The enthalpy of hydrogenation of these compounds will be in the order as:2015 (Phase 1)Properties and Preparation of Alkanes
  24. 24A given metal crystallizes out with a cubic structure having edge length of 361 pm. If there are four metal atoms in one unit cell, what is 2015 (Phase 1)Cubic system
  25. 25Which one is not equal to zero for an ideal solution?2015 (Phase 1)Vapour pressure and raoult's law
  26. 26The boiling point of 0.2 m o l k g - 1 solution of X in water is greater than equimolal solution of Y in water. Which one of the following s2015 (Phase 1)Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  27. 27Which one of the following electrolytes has the same value of van s Hoff s factor (i) as that of A l 2 S O 4 3 (if all are 100 % ionized)?2015 (Phase 1)Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  28. 28A device that converts energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen and methane, directly into electrical energy is known as:2015 (Phase 1)Commercial Cells and Batteries
  29. 29The activation energy of a reaction can be determined from the slope of which of the following graphs?2015 (Phase 1)Arrhenius theory
  30. 30When initial concentration of a reactant is doubled in a reaction, its half-life period is not affected. The order of the reaction is:2015 (Phase 1)Methods to determine order of reaction
  31. 31Which property of colloidal solution is independent of charge on the colloidal particles?2015 (Phase 1)Properties of colloidal solution
  32. 32"Metals are usually not found as nitrates in their ores". Out of the following two (a and b) reasons which is or are true for the above obse2015 (Phase 1)Minerals and ores
  33. 33Nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide have some properties in common. Which property is shown by one of these compounds, but not by the other2015 (Phase 1)Sulphur and Its Compounds
  34. 34Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the following pairs of elements have nearly the same atomic radii? (Number in the parenthesis ar2015 (Phase 1)F-Block elements
  35. 35Spin only magnetic moment 2 .84 BM is given by: (Atomic Number of Ni =28, Ti =22, Cr =24, Co =27 )2015 (Phase 1)Properties of D-block elements
  36. 36Cobalt (III) chloride forms several octahedral complexes with ammonia. Which of the following will not give test for chloride ions with silv2015 (Phase 1)Werner's theory and Valence Bond Theory
  37. 37Which of these statements about C o C N 6 3 - is true?2015 (Phase 1)Crystal Field Theory
  38. 38The reaction is called:2015 (Phase 1)Preparation of Ethers
  39. 39A single compound of the structure is obtainable from ozonolysis of which of the following cyclic compounds?2015 (Phase 1)Method of preparation for both aldehydes and ketones
  40. 40Treatment of cyclopentanone with methyl lithium gives which of the following species?2015 (Phase 1)Method of preparation for Ketones
  41. 41An organic compound X having molecular formula C 5 H 10 O yields phenyl hydrazone and gives negative response to the iodoform test and Tolle2015 (Phase 1)Tests for Aldehyde and Ketones
  42. 42The electrolytic reduction of nitrobenzene in strongly acidic medium produces:2015 (Phase 1)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  43. 43Biodegradable polymer which can be produced from glycine and aminocaproic acid is:2015 (Phase 1)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  44. 44The function of "Sodium pump" is a biological process operating in each and every cell of all animals. Which of the following biologically i2015 (Phase 1)Enzymes and Receptors
  45. 45Bithional is generally added to the soaps as an additive to function as a/an:2015 (Phase 1)Drugs and It's Classification

Physics

  1. 1If energy ( E ) , velocity ( V ) and time ( T ) are chosen as the fundamental quantities, the dimensional formula of surface tension will be2015 (Phase 1)Dimensions
  2. 2A ship A is moving Westwards with a speed of 10 k m h - 1 and a ship B 100 km south of A , is moving Northwards with a speed of 10 k m h - 12015 (Phase 1)Relative Motion
  3. 3A particle undergoes a one-dimensional motion such that its velocity varies according to v x = x - 2 n , where and n are constants and x is 2015 (Phase 1)Non-uniform Motion
  4. 4Three blocks A, B and C, of masses 4 kg , 2 kg 1 kg and respectively, are in contact on a frictionless surface, as shown. If a force of 14 N2015 (Phase 1)Newton's laws of motion
  5. 5A block A of mass m 1 rests on a horizontal table. A light string connected to it passes over a frictionless pulley at the edge of table and2015 (Phase 1)Frictional force
  6. 6A rod of weight W is supported by two parallel knife edges A and B and is in equilibrium in a horizontal position. The knives are at a dista2015 (Phase 1)Newton's laws of motion
  7. 7Two similar springs P and Q have spring constants K P and K Q , such that K P K Q . They are stretched, first by the same amount (case a), t2015 (Phase 1)Energy
  8. 8A block of mass 10 kg , moving in x direction with a constant speed of 10 m s - 1 , is subjected to a retarding force F = ( 0 .1 ) x J m - 12015 (Phase 1)Energy
  9. 9A particle of mass m is driven by a machine that delivers a constant power k watts. If the particle starts from rest the force on the partic2015 (Phase 1)Power
  10. 10Two particles of masses m 1 , m 2 move with initial velocities u 1 and u 2 . On collision, one of the particles get excited to higher level,2015 (Phase 1)momentum
  11. 11Two spherical bodies of mass M and 5M and radii R and 2R released in free space with initial separation between their centres equal to 12R. 2015 (Phase 1)Centre of mass of discrete particles
  12. 12A mass m moves in a circle on a smooth horizontal plane with velocity v 0 at a radius R 0 . The mass is attached to a string which passes th2015 (Phase 1)Angular momentum and Angular impulse
  13. 13Three identical spherical shells, each of mass m and radius r are placed as shown in the figure. Consider an axis X X which is touching the 2015 (Phase 1)Moment of inertia of rigid bodies
  14. 14Kepler s third law states that the square of the period of revolution (T) of a planet around the sun is proportional to the third power of t2015 (Phase 1)Kepler laws
  15. 15The approximate depth of an ocean is 2700 m . The compressibility of water is 45.4 10 - 11 P a - 1 and density of water is 10 3 kg/m 3 . Wha2015 (Phase 1)Bulk Modulus
  16. 16A wind with speed 40 m s - 1 blows parallel to the roof of a house. The area of the roof is 250 m 2 . Assuming that the pressure inside the 2015 (Phase 1)Hydrodynamics
  17. 17On observing light from three different stars P , Q and R , it was found that intensity of violet colour is maximum in the spectrum of P , t2015 (Phase 1)Radiation
  18. 18The two ends of a metal rod are maintained at temperatures 100 ° C and 110 ° C . The rate of heat flow in the rod is found to be 4.0 J s - 12015 (Phase 1)Conduction
  19. 19Figure below shows two paths that may be taken by a gas to go from a state A to a state C. In process AB, 400 J of heat is added to the syst2015 (Phase 1)Thermodynamic Processes
  20. 20A Carnot engine, having an efficiency of = 1 10 as heat engine, is used as a refrigerator. If the work done on the system is 10 J , the amou2015 (Phase 1)Heat Engine, Refrigerator and Second Law of Thermodynamics
  21. 21One mole of an ideal diatomic gas undergoes a transition from A to B along a path AB as shown in the figure, The change in internal energy o2015 (Phase 1)Thermodynamic Processes
  22. 22The ratio of the specific heats C P C v = in terms of degrees of freedom (n) is given by:2015 (Phase 1)Degree of Freedom and Specific Heat
  23. 23When two displacements represented by y 1 = a s i n ( t ) and y 2 = b cos t are superimposed the motion is:2015 (Phase 1)Superposition of S.H.M's and Resonance
  24. 24A particle is executing SHM along a straight line. Its velocities at distances x 1 and x 2 from the mean position are V 1 and V 2 respective2015 (Phase 1)Simple Harmonic Motion
  25. 25The fundamental frequency of a closed organ pipe of length 20 cm is equal to the second overtone of an organ pipe open at both the ends. The2015 (Phase 1)Organ Pipe (Vibration of Air Column)
  26. 26The electric field in a certain region is acting radially outward and is given by E = A r . A charge contained in a sphere of radius a centr2015 (Phase 1)Electric Field and Electric Field Lines
  27. 27A parallel plate air capacitor of capacitance C is connected to a cell of emf V and then disconnected from it. A dielectric slab of dielectr2015 (Phase 1)Capacitors with Dielectric
  28. 28A potentiometer wire has length 4 m and resistance 8 . The resistance that must be connected in series with the wire and an accumulator of e2015 (Phase 1)Electric Instruments
  29. 29A , B and C are voltmeters of resistance R , 1 .5 R and 3 R respectively as shown in the figure. When some potential difference is applied b2015 (Phase 1)Electric Instruments
  30. 30Across a metallic conductor of non-uniform cross section a constant potential difference is applied. The quantity which remains constant alo2015 (Phase 1)Electric Current and Drift of Electrons
  31. 31A wire carrying current I has the shape as shown in adjoining figure. Linear parts of the wire are very long and parallel to X -axis while s2015 (Phase 1)Magnetic Field
  32. 32An electron moving in a circular orbit of radius r makes n rotations per second. The magnetic field produced at the center has magnitude:2015 (Phase 1)Magnetic Field
  33. 33A conducting square frame of side a and a long straight wire carrying current I are located in the same plane as shown in the figure. The fr2015 (Phase 1)Motional and Rotational EMF
  34. 34A resistance R draws power P when connected to an AC source. If an inductance is now placed in series with the resistance, such that the imp2015 (Phase 1)AC Circuits
  35. 35A radiation of energy E falls normally on a perfectly reflecting surface. The momentum transferred to the surface is ( C = Velocity of light2015 (Phase 1)Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  36. 36Two identical thin Plano-convex glass lenses (refractive index 1 .5 ) each having radius of curvature of 20 cm are placed with their convex 2015 (Phase 1)Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
  37. 37The refracting angle of a prism is A , and refractive index of the material of the prism is cot A 2 . The angle of minimum deviation is2015 (Phase 1)Prism and Dispersion of Light
  38. 38For a parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength , diffraction is produced by a single slit whose width a is of the order of the wav2015 (Phase 1)Diffraction of Light
  39. 39In a double-slit experiment, the two slits are 1 mm apart and the screen is placed 1 m away. A monochromatic light of wavelength 500 nm is u2015 (Phase 1)Youngs Double Slit Experiment
  40. 40Consider third orbit of He + (helium), using non-relativistic approach, the speed of electron in this orbit will be given constant K =9 10 92015 (Phase 1)Bohr's Atomic Model
  41. 41If radius of the A 13 27 l nucleus is taken to be R A l then the radius of T e 53 125 nucleus is nearly2015 (Phase 1)Nuclear structure
  42. 42If in a p-n junction, a square input signal of 10 V is applied as shown, then the output across R L will be2015 (Phase 1)Diodes
  43. 43Which logic gate is represented by the following combination of logic gates?2015 (Phase 1)Logic gates
  44. 44When a certain metallic surface is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength , the stopping potential for photoelectric current is 2015 (Phase 1)Photoelectric Effect
  45. 45Which of the following figures represent the variation of particle momentum and the associated de-Broglie wavelength?2015 (Phase 1)Matter Waves

Zoology

  1. 1Erythropoiesis starts in:2015 (Phase 1)Connective Tissue
  2. 2The terga, sterna and pleura of cockroach body are joined by:2015 (Phase 1)Cockroach
  3. 3A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is:2015 (Phase 1)Adrenal Gland
  4. 4Which of the following statements is not correct?2015 (Phase 1)Stomach
  5. 5Gastric juice of infants contains:2015 (Phase 1)Stomach
  6. 6Blood pressure in the mammalian aorta is maximum during2015 (Phase 1)Human Circulatory System
  7. 7Which one of the following is correct?2015 (Phase 1)Blood
  8. 8Which of the following regions of the brain is incorrectly paired with its function?2015 (Phase 1)Structure of Human Brain
  9. 9A gymnast is able to balance his body upside down even in the total darkness because of:2015 (Phase 1)Sensory Organ
  10. 10Removal of proximal convoluted tubule from the nephron will result in:2015 (Phase 1)Mammalian Urinary System
  11. 11Which of the following does not favor the formation of large quantities of dilute urine?2015 (Phase 1)Mammalian Urinary System
  12. 12When you hold your breath, which of the following gas changes in blood would first lead to the urge to breathe?2015 (Phase 1)Human Respiratory System
  13. 13Sliding filament theory can be best explained as:2015 (Phase 1)Locomotion
  14. 14Glenoid cavity helps in articulation of:2015 (Phase 1)Locomotion
  15. 15Which of the following is not a sexually transmitted disease?2015 (Phase 1)Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  16. 16Capacitation refers to changes in the:2015 (Phase 1)Embryology
  17. 17Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?2015 (Phase 1)Female Reproductive System
  18. 18Which of the following cells during gametogenesis is normally diploid?2015 (Phase 1)Embryology
  19. 19Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of:2015 (Phase 1)Female Reproductive System
  20. 20Gene regulation governing lactose operon of E. coli that involves the lac I gene product is:2015 (Phase 1)Regulation of Gene Expression
  21. 21In sea urchin DNA, which is double-stranded, 17 % of the bases were shown to be cytosine. What are the percentages of other three bases expe2015 (Phase 1)Structure of DNA
  22. 22How many pairs of contrasting characters in pea plants were studied by Mendel in his experiments?2015 (Phase 1)Mendel's Experiment
  23. 23The movement of a gene from one linkage group to another is called:2015 (Phase 1)Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
  24. 24Multiple alleles are present:2015 (Phase 1)Multiple Alleles / Co-dominance
  25. 25An abnormal human baby with XXX sex chromosomes was born due to:2015 (Phase 1)Genetic Disorders
  26. 26Alleles are:2015 (Phase 1)Working Method
  27. 27A man with blood group A marries a woman with blood group B . What are all the possible blood groups of their offsprings?2015 (Phase 1)Multiple Alleles / Co-dominance
  28. 28Which is the most common mechanism of genetic variation in the population of sexually-reproducing organism?2015 (Phase 1)Theory of Darwin
  29. 29Which of the following had the smallest brain capacity?2015 (Phase 1)Human Evolution
  30. 30A population will not exist in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium if:2015 (Phase 1)Modern Theory of Evolution
  31. 31Which of the following viruses is not transferred through semen of an infected male?2015 (Phase 1)Common Health Disease
  32. 32Match each disease with its correct type of vaccine: (a) Tuberculosis (i) Harmless virus (b) Whooping cough (ii) Inactivated toxin (c) Dipht2015 (Phase 1)Common Health Disease
  33. 33HIV that causes AIDS, first starts destroying:2015 (Phase 1)Aids
  34. 34The active form of Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite in the2015 (Phase 1)Common Health Disease
  35. 35The high value of BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) indicates that:2015 (Phase 1)Sewage Treatment
  36. 36What is the tissue culture technique of micropropagation ?2015 (Phase 1)Plant Breeding
  37. 37Which of the following enhances or induces fusion of protoplasts?2015 (Phase 1)Plant Breeding
  38. 38Which body of the Government of India regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public services?2015 (Phase 1)Ethical Issues
  39. 39In Bt cotton, the Bt toxin present in plant tissue as pro-toxin is converted into active toxin due to:2015 (Phase 1)Application in Agriculture
  40. 40The crops engineered with Bt-toxin are resistant/tolerant to:2015 (Phase 1)Application in Agriculture
  41. 41Most animals are tree dwellers in a:2015 (Phase 1)Organisms and its Environment
  42. 42The following graph depicts changes in two populations (A and B) of herbivores in a grassy field. A possible reason for these changes is tha2015 (Phase 1)Organisms and its Environment

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the NEET 2015 Phase 1 paper?

This paper has 180 questions in total - 48 from Botany, 45 from Chemistry, 45 from Physics, and 42 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 Phase 2 paper for the same year?

The NEET 2015 Phase 2 paper is listed separately - you can switch to it from the "NEET Paper Wise PYQs" panel, under NEET 2015.

4.What is the structure of the NEET 2015 Phase 1 paper?

The NEET 2015 Phase 1 paper on MARKS has 180 questions, organised by subject:

  • Botany: 48 questions - 48 single-correct.
  • Chemistry: 45 questions - 45 single-correct.
  • Physics: 45 questions - 45 single-correct.
  • Zoology: 42 questions - 42 single-correct.
5.What is the difficulty level of the NEET 2015 Phase 1 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 180 rated questions in this paper, 120 (67%) are easy, 40 (22%) are medium and 20 (11%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Botany: 43 easy, 5 medium, 0 hard
  • Chemistry: 17 easy, 17 medium, 11 hard
  • Physics: 20 easy, 16 medium, 9 hard
  • Zoology: 40 easy, 2 medium, 0 hard
6.Which chapters had the most questions in the NEET 2015 Phase 1 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Botany: Cell - The Unit of Life (6), Morphology of Flowering Plants (5), and Animal Kingdom (4).
  • Chemistry: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (6), General Organic Chemistry (5), and Aldehydes and Ketones (3).
  • Physics: Current Electricity (3), Laws of Motion (3), and Thermodynamics (3).
  • Zoology: Principles of Inheritance and Variation (6), Human Health and Diseases (4), and Human Reproduction (4).
7.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the NEET 2015 Phase 1 paper?

Yes. 32 of the 180 questions in this paper are marked on MARKS as outside the current syllabus. You can still practise them for the concept, but they are a lower priority if you are short on time.

8.Where can I find the solutions for the NEET 2015 Phase 1 paper?

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9.How should I use the NEET 2015 Phase 1 paper to check my preparation?

Set a timer, attempt the 180 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 NEET. Repeating this with other papers shows whether the same weak spots keep coming back.

10.Will the NEET 2015 Phase 1 paper help me prepare for NEET 2027?

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