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This paper has 180 questions in total - 116 easy (64%), 48 moderate (27%) and 16 tough (9%). 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 51% easy, 31% moderate, 18% tough; Chemistry 44% easy, 40% moderate, 16% tough; Zoology 88% easy, 10% moderate, 2% tough; Botany 74% easy, 26% moderate, 0% tough.

Botany questions were spread across 18 chapters, with Animal Kingdom (4), Cell Cycle and Cell Division (4), and Cell - The Unit of Life (3) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 29 chapters, with Alcohols Phenols and Ethers (3), Biomolecules (3), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (3) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 26 chapters, with Current Electricity (4), Semiconductors (4), and Electromagnetic Waves (3) carrying the most weight. Zoology questions were spread across 19 chapters, with Biotechnology - Principles and Processes (6), Evolution (4), and Molecular Basis of Inheritance (4) carrying the most weight.

Botany

  1. 1Which of the following is incorrect about Cynobacteria?2020 (Phase 2)Kingdom Monera
  2. 2Phycoerythrin is the major pigment in:2020 (Phase 2)Algae: Thallophytes
  3. 3Which of the following statements is incorrect about gymnosperms?2020 (Phase 2)Gymnosperms
  4. 4Male and female gametophytes do not have an independent free living existence in:2020 (Phase 2)Angiosperms
  5. 5Which of the following options does correctly represent the characteristic features of phylum Annelida?2020 (Phase 2)Phylum Annelida
  6. 6Match the following group of organisms with their respective distinctive characteristics and select the correct option: Organisms Characteri2020 (Phase 2)Phylum Platyhelminthes
  7. 7Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column-I Column-II (a) Aptenodytes (i) Flying fox (b) Pteropus (ii) Angel fish (2020 (Phase 2)Euchordata
  8. 8All vertebrates are chordates but all chordates are not vertebrates, why?2020 (Phase 2)Euchordata
  9. 9Correct position of floral parts over thalamus in mustard plant is:2020 (Phase 2)The Flower
  10. 10Which of the following is the correct floral formula of Liliaceae?2020 (Phase 2)Families
  11. 11Identify the correct features of mango and coconut fruits. (i) In both fruit is a drupe. (ii) Endocarp is edible in both. (iii) Mesocarp in 2020 (Phase 2)The Fruit
  12. 12Large, empty colourless cells of the adaxial epidermis along the veins of grass leaves are:2020 (Phase 2)Anatomy of Leaf
  13. 13Which of the following statements about cork cambium is incorrect?2020 (Phase 2)Secondary Growth
  14. 14Attachment of spindle fibers to kinetochores of chromosomes becomes evident in:2020 (Phase 2)Meiosis
  15. 15In a mitotic cycle, the correct sequence of phases is:2020 (Phase 2)Interphase
  16. 16During meiosis I , in which stage synapsis takes place?2020 (Phase 2)Meiosis
  17. 17Match the following events that occur in their respective phases of the cell cycle and select the correct option: Column-I Column-II (a) G 12020 (Phase 2)Interphase
  18. 18Identify the statement which is incorrect.2020 (Phase 2)Protein
  19. 19Match the following: (a) Aquaporin (i) Amide (b) Asparagine (ii) Polysaccharide (c) Abscisic acid (iii) Polypeptide (d) Chitin (iv) Caroteno2020 (Phase 2)Carbohydrates
  20. 20Inclusion bodies of blue-green, purple and green photosynthetic bacteria are:2020 (Phase 2)Cell Membranes
  21. 21The biosynthesis of ribosomal RNA occurs in:2020 (Phase 2)Cell Organelles
  22. 22The size of Pleuropneumonia-like Organism ( PPLO ) is:2020 (Phase 2)Kingdom Monera
  23. 23Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column - I Column - II (a) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (i) Protein synthesis (b2020 (Phase 2)Cell Organelles
  24. 24Who coined the term Kinetin ?2020 (Phase 2)Plant Growth Regulators
  25. 25Inhibitory substances in dormant seeds cannot be removed by subjecting seeds to:2020 (Phase 2)Plant Growth Regulators
  26. 26Match the following concerning the activity/function and the phytohormone involved:- (a) Fruit ripener (i) Abscisic acid (b) Herbicide (ii) 2020 (Phase 2)Plant Growth Regulators
  27. 27Select the incorrect statement.2020 (Phase 2)Long Distance Transport of Water
  28. 28Pyruvate dehydrogenase activity during aerobic respiration requires:-2020 (Phase 2)Aerobic Respiration
  29. 29In Glycine max, the product of biological nitrogen fixation is transported from the root nodules to other parts as:2020 (Phase 2)Nitrogen Metabolism
  30. 30Which of the following elements helps in maintaining the structure of ribosomes?2020 (Phase 2)Role of Micro and Macronutrients
  31. 31During non-cyclic photophosphorylation, when electrons are lost from the reaction centre at PSII , what is the source which replaces these e2020 (Phase 2)Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  32. 32Which of the following statements is incorrect?2020 (Phase 2)Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  33. 33In some plants thalamus contributes to fruit formation. Such fruits are termed as:2020 (Phase 2)Sexual Reproduction
  34. 34Which of the following is incorrect for wind-pollinated plants?2020 (Phase 2)Sexual Reproduction
  35. 35Vegetative propagule in Agave is:2020 (Phase 2)Methods of Asexual Reproduction
  36. 36Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was amended in 1987 to include among pollutants:2020 (Phase 2)Pollution
  37. 37According to Central Pollution Control Board [ CPCB ] what size (in diameter) of particulate is responsible for causing greater harm to huma2020 (Phase 2)Pollution
  38. 38According to Alexander von Humboldt:2020 (Phase 2)Patterns of Biodiversity
  39. 39In the following, in each set, a conservation approach and an example of a method of conservation are given (a) In situ conservation-Biosphe2020 (Phase 2)Conservation of Biodiversity
  40. 40Which of the following statements is incorrect?2020 (Phase 2)Functions of Ecosystem
  41. 41Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the phosphorus cycle?2020 (Phase 2)Cycles Operating
  42. 42The rate of decomposition is faster in the ecosystem due to following factors EXCEPT :2020 (Phase 2)Functions of Ecosystem

Chemistry

  1. 1One mole of carbon atom weighs 12 g , the number of atoms in it is equal to, (Mass of carbon - 12 is 1 . 9926 10 - 23 g2020 (Phase 2)Mole concept
  2. 2The number of angular nodes and radial nodes in 3 s orbital are2020 (Phase 2)Quantum mechanical model
  3. 3The potential energy ( y ) curve for H 2 formation as a function of internuclear distance ( x ) of the H atoms is shown below. The bond ener2020 (Phase 2)Bohr's model
  4. 4Among the compounds shown below which one revealed a linear structure?2020 (Phase 2)Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  5. 5Match the compounds of Xe in column I with the molecular structure in column II. Column-I Column-II (a) XeF 2 (p) Square planar (b) XeF 4 (q2020 (Phase 2)Noble Gases
  6. 6Identify the wrongly matched pair:2020 (Phase 2)Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  7. 7How many (i) sp 2 hybridised carbon atoms and (ii) bonds are present in the following compound?2020 (Phase 2)Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  8. 8The minimum pressure required to compress 600 dm 3 of a gas at 1 bar to 150 dm 3 at 40 C is2020 (Phase 2)Gas laws and Ideal Gas Equation
  9. 9If for a certain reaction r H is 30 kJmol - 1 at 450 K , the value of r S (in JK - 1 mol - 1 ) for which the same reaction will be spontaneo2020 (Phase 2)Entropy and Second law of thermodynamics
  10. 10At standard conditions, if the change in the enthalpy for the following reaction is - 109 kJmol - 1 H 2 ( g ) + Br 2 ( g ) 2 HBr ( g ) Given2020 (Phase 2)Laws of Thermochemistry and Enthalpy Change
  11. 11Which among the following salt solutions is basic in nature?2020 (Phase 2)Salt Hydrolysis
  12. 12The solubility product for a salt of the type AB is 4 10 - 8 . What is the molarity of its saturated solution?2020 (Phase 2)Solubility
  13. 13The oxidation number of the underlined atom in the following species (Identify the incorrect statement)2020 (Phase 2)Oxidation number
  14. 14Which one of the following reactions does not come under hydrolysis type reaction?2020 (Phase 2)Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
  15. 15Identify the correct statement from the following.2020 (Phase 2)Properties of S-block elements
  16. 16What is the role of gypsum, CaSO 4 . 2 H 2 O in setting of cement? Identify the correct option from the following:2020 (Phase 2)Compounds of Alkaline Earth Metals
  17. 17A liquid compound (x) can be purified by steam distillation only if it is2020 (Phase 2)Purification of Organic Compounds
  18. 18Which of the following is a free radical substitution reaction?2020 (Phase 2)Reactions of alkenes
  19. 19Which of the following statement is NOT true about acid rain?2020 (Phase 2)Air Pollution
  20. 20Which one of the following compounds shows both, Frenkel as well as Schottky defects?2020 (Phase 2)Stoichiometric defects
  21. 21If 8 g of a non-electrolyte solute is dissolved in 114 g of n - octane to reduce its vapour pressure to 80 % , the molar mass (in g mol - 1 2020 (Phase 2)Vapour pressure and raoult's law
  22. 22Isotonic solutions have same2020 (Phase 2)Colligative Properties and Abnormal Molecular Masses
  23. 23Identify the reaction from following having top position in EMF series (Std.red. potential) according to their electrode potential at 298 K 2020 (Phase 2)Cells and Electrode Potential, Nernst Equation
  24. 24In a typical fuel cell, the reactants (R) and product (P) are :-2020 (Phase 2)Commercial Cells and Batteries
  25. 25The half-life for a zero order reaction having 0 . 02 M initial concentration of reactant is 100 s . The rate constant (in mol L - 1 s - 1 )2020 (Phase 2)Integrated rate laws
  26. 26In collision theory of chemical reaction, Z AB represents2020 (Phase 2)Arrhenius theory
  27. 27In which of the sols, the colloidal particles are with negative charge?2020 (Phase 2)Properties of colloidal solution
  28. 28Match the elements in Column I with methods of purification in Column II. Column-I Column-II (a) Boron (p) Van Arkel method (b) Tin (q) Mond2020 (Phase 2)Refining of Crude Metal
  29. 29Match the element in column I with that in column II. Column-I Column-II (a) Copper (p) Non-metal (b) Fluorine (q) Transition metal (c) Sili2020 (Phase 2)Modern periodic table
  30. 30Identify the incorrect statement from the following:2020 (Phase 2)F-Block elements
  31. 31Match the following aspects with the respective metal. Aspects Metal (a) The metal which reveals a maximum number of oxidation states (p) Sc2020 (Phase 2)Properties of D-block elements
  32. 32Which of the following oxide is amphoteric in nature?2020 (Phase 2)Properties of D-block elements
  33. 33Match the coordination number and type of hybridisation with distribution of hybrid orbitals in space based on Valence bond theory. Coordina2020 (Phase 2)Werner's theory and Valence Bond Theory
  34. 34Which of the following compound is most reactive in electrophilic aromatic substitution?2020 (Phase 2)Preparation and Properties of Aryl Halides
  35. 35Which of the following will NOT undergo S N 1 reaction with OH - ?2020 (Phase 2)Reactions of Alcohols
  36. 36Which of the following substituted phenols is the strongest acid?2020 (Phase 2)Properties of Phenol
  37. 37CH 3 CH 2 CH = CH 2 H 2 O , H 2 O 2 , OH - B 2 H 6 Z What is Z ?2020 (Phase 2)Preparation and Properties of Alcohols
  38. 38Identify compound (A) in the following reaction :2020 (Phase 2)Method of preparation for Aldehydes
  39. 39Which of the following acid will form an (a) Anhydride on heating and (b) Acid imide on strong heating with ammonia?2020 (Phase 2)Preparation and Properties of Acid Derivatives
  40. 40Reaction of propanamide with ethanolic sodium hydroxide and bromine will give2020 (Phase 2)Preparation and Properties of Amines
  41. 41Which of the following statement is correct about Bakelite?2020 (Phase 2)Preparation and Properties of Polymers
  42. 42Which of the following is not true about chloramphenicol?2020 (Phase 2)Drugs and It's Classification
  43. 43The reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with carbohydrates C 12 H 22 O 11 is an example of2020 (Phase 2)Preparation and Reactions of Glucose
  44. 44Deficiency of which vitamin causes osteomalacia?2020 (Phase 2)Vitamins
  45. 45Which of the following statement is not true about glucose?2020 (Phase 2)Carbohydrates

Physics

  1. 1Time intervals measured by a clock give the following readings: 1 . 25 s , 1 . 24 s , 1 . 27 s , 1 . 21 s and 1 . 28 s . What is the percent2020 (Phase 2)Errors of Measurement
  2. 2A person sitting in the ground floor of a building notices through the window, of height 1 . 5 m , a ball dropped from the roof of the build2020 (Phase 2)Projectile motion
  3. 3A point mass m is moved in a vertical circle of the radius r with the help of a string. The velocity of the mass is 7 g r at the lowest poin2020 (Phase 2)Non-uniform Circular Motion
  4. 4Calculate the acceleration of the block and trolly system shown in the figure. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the trolly and th2020 (Phase 2)Frictional force
  5. 5Three identical spheres, each of mass M , are placed at the corners of a right angle triangle with mutually perpendicular sides equal to 2 m2020 (Phase 2)Centre of mass of discrete particles
  6. 6The angular speed of the wheel of a vehicle is increased from, 360 rpm to 1200 rpm in 14 s . Its angular acceleration is,2020 (Phase 2)Rotational kinematics
  7. 7What is the depth at which the value of acceleration due to gravity becomes 1 n , times the value at the surface of the earth? (radius of th2020 (Phase 2)Acceleration Due to Gravity
  8. 8A liquid does not wet the solid surface if angle of contact is:2020 (Phase 2)Surface tension
  9. 9A barometer is constructed using a liquid (density = 760 kg m - 3 ) What would be the height of the liquid column, when a mercury barometer 2020 (Phase 2)Pressure and thrust
  10. 10Three stars A , B , C have surface temperatures T A , T B , T C respectively. Star A appears bluish, star B appears reddish and star C yello2020 (Phase 2)Radiation
  11. 11The efficiency of a Carnot engine depends upon2020 (Phase 2)Heat Engine, Refrigerator and Second Law of Thermodynamics
  12. 12The P - V diagram for an ideal gas in a piston cylinder assembly undergoing a thermodynamic process is shown in the figure. The process is2020 (Phase 2)Thermodynamic Processes
  13. 13The mean free path l for a gas molecule depends upon diameter, d of the molecule as:2020 (Phase 2)Gas Laws
  14. 14An ideal gas equation can be written as, P = R T M 0 where and M 0 are respectively,2020 (Phase 2)Gas Laws
  15. 15Identify the function which represents a periodic motion2020 (Phase 2)Simple Harmonic Motion
  16. 16The length of the string of a musical instrument is 90 cm and has a fundamental frequency of 120 Hz . Where should it be pressed to produce 2020 (Phase 2)Vibration of String
  17. 17The electric field at a point on the equatorial plane at a distance r from the centre of a dipole having dipole moment p is given by ( r sep2020 (Phase 2)Electric Dipole
  18. 18The acceleration of an electron due to the mutual attraction between the electron and a proton when they are 1 . 6 apart is, m e 9 10 - 31 k2020 (Phase 2)Electric Charge and Coulomb's law
  19. 19The variation of electrostatic potential with radial distance r from the centre of a positively charged metallic thin shell of radius R is g2020 (Phase 2)Electric Potential and Potential Energy
  20. 20A parallel plate capacitor having cross-sectional area A and separation d has air in between the plates. Now an insulating slab of the same 2020 (Phase 2)Capacitors with Dielectric
  21. 21For the circuit shown in the figure, the current I will be2020 (Phase 2)Kirchoffs Laws
  22. 22Two solid conductors are made up of same material, have same length and same resistance. One of them has a circular cross section of area A 2020 (Phase 2)Resistance and Resistivity
  23. 23For the circuit given below, the Kirchhoff s loop rule for the loop B C D E B is given by the equation2020 (Phase 2)Kirchoffs Laws
  24. 24The equivalent resistance between A and B for the mesh shown in the figure is2020 (Phase 2)Resistance and Resistivity
  25. 25A wire of length L metre carrying a current of I ampere is bent in the form of a circle. Its magnetic moment is,2020 (Phase 2)Magnetic Moment
  26. 26The magnetic flux linked with a coil (in Wb ) is given by the equation = 5 t 2 + 3 t + 16 . The magnitude of induced emf in the coil at the 2020 (Phase 2)Magnetic Flux, Faraday's and Lenz law
  27. 27A light bulb and an inductor coil are connected to an ac source through a key as shown in the figure below. The key is closed and after some2020 (Phase 2)AC Circuits
  28. 28A wheel with 20 metallic spokes each 1 m long is rotated with a speed of 120 rpm in a plane perpendicular to a magnetic field of 0 . 4 G . T2020 (Phase 2)Induced Electric Field
  29. 29The E.M. wave with shortest wavelength among the following is2020 (Phase 2)Electromagnetic Spectrum
  30. 30The magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by: B y = 2 10 - 7 sin 10 3 x + 3 10 11 t T . Calculate the wavelength.2020 (Phase 2)Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  31. 31The wave nature of electrons was experimentally verified by,2020 (Phase 2)Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's equations
  32. 32An object is placed on the principal axis of a concave mirror at a distance of 1 . 5 f ( f is the focal length). The image will be at,2020 (Phase 2)Mirror Formula, Reflection in Spherical Mirror
  33. 33If the critical angle for total internal reflection from a medium to vacuum is 45 , then velocity of light in the medium is,2020 (Phase 2)Critical angle and total internal reflection
  34. 34The power of a biconvex lens is 10 dioptre and the radius of curvature of each surface is 10 cm . Then the refractive index of the material 2020 (Phase 2)Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
  35. 35Two coherent sources of light interfere and produce fringe patterns on a screen. For central maximum, the phase difference between the two w2020 (Phase 2)Interference of Light
  36. 36The total energy of an electron in the n th stationary orbit of the hydrogen atom can be obtained by2020 (Phase 2)Bohr's Atomic Model
  37. 37What happens to the mass number and atomic number of an element when it emits -radiation2020 (Phase 2)Radioactivity
  38. 38The half life of radioactive sample undergoing -decay is 1 . 4 10 17 s . If the number of nuclei in the sample is 2 . 0 10 21 , the activity2020 (Phase 2)Radioactivity
  39. 39Out of the following which one is a forward biased diode?2020 (Phase 2)Diodes
  40. 40A n - p - n transistor is connected in common emitter configuration in which collector voltage drop across load resistance ( 800 ) connected2020 (Phase 2)Junction Transistors
  41. 41Which of the following gate is called universal gate?2020 (Phase 2)Logic gates
  42. 42An intrinsic semiconductor is converted into n -type extrinsic semiconductor by doping it with:-2020 (Phase 2)Semiconductors
  43. 43The angle of 1 ' (minute of arc) in radian is nearly equal to2020 (Phase 2)Experimental Physics
  44. 44A plano-convex lens of unknown material and unknown focal length is given. With the help of a spherometer we can measure the2020 (Phase 2)Experimental Physics
  45. 45The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron moving with kinetic energy of 144 eV is nearly2020 (Phase 2)Matter Waves

Zoology

  1. 1In cockroach, identify the parts of the foregut in correct sequence:2020 (Phase 2)Cockroach
  2. 2Match the following columns with reference to cockroaches and select the correct option: Column - I Column - II (a) Grinding of the food par2020 (Phase 2)Cockroach
  3. 3Select the incorrectly matched pair from following:2020 (Phase 2)Connective Tissue
  4. 4Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column - I Column - II (a) Pituitary hormone (i) Steroid (b) Epinephrine (ii) Ne2020 (Phase 2)Introduction
  5. 5Hormones stored and released from neurohypophysis are:2020 (Phase 2)Pituitary Gland
  6. 6Intrinsic factor that helps in the absorption of vitamin B 12 is secreted by:2020 (Phase 2)Stomach
  7. 7The proteolytic enzyme rennin is found in:2020 (Phase 2)Stomach
  8. 8Which of the following is associated with decrease in cardiac output?2020 (Phase 2)Regulation of Cardiac Activity
  9. 9Which of the following conditions cause erythroblastosis foetalis?2020 (Phase 2)Blood Group
  10. 10Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column - I column - II (a) Rods and cones (i) Absence of photoreceptor cells (b)2020 (Phase 2)Sensory Organ
  11. 11The increase in osmolarity from outer to inner medullary interstitium is maintained due to : (i) Close proximity between Henle s loop and va2020 (Phase 2)Mammalian Urinary System
  12. 12Select the correct statement:2020 (Phase 2)Mammalian Urinary System
  13. 13The Total Lung Capacity ( TLC ) is the total volume of air accomodated in the lungs at the end of a forced inspiration. This includes:2020 (Phase 2)Human Respiratory System
  14. 14Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column-I Column-II (a) Pneumotaxic centre (i) Alveoli (b) O 2 Dissociation curve2020 (Phase 2)Human Respiratory System
  15. 15Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column-I Column-II (a) Gout (i) Decreased levels of estrogen (b) Osteoporosis (i2020 (Phase 2)Locomotion
  16. 16Which of the following STDs are not curable?2020 (Phase 2)Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  17. 17Progestogens alone or in combination with estrogens can be used as a contraceptive in the form of:2020 (Phase 2)Population Explosion and Birth Control
  18. 18A species which was introduced for ornamentation but has become a trouble-some weed in India:2020 (Phase 2)Populations
  19. 19In human beings, at the end of 12 weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy, the following is observed:2020 (Phase 2)Female Reproductive System
  20. 20Select the correct option of haploid cells from the following groups:2020 (Phase 2)Embryology
  21. 21Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column-I Column-II (a) Ovary (i) Human chorionic gonadotropin (b) Placenta (ii) 2020 (Phase 2)Embryology
  22. 22The term Nuclein for the genetic material was used by:2020 (Phase 2)Structure of DNA
  23. 23In the polynucleotide chain of DNA , a nitrogenous base is linked to the - OH of:2020 (Phase 2)Structure of DNA
  24. 24E. coli has only 4 . 6 10 6 base pairs and completes the process of replication within 18 minutes; then the average rate of polymerisation i2020 (Phase 2)Structure of DNA
  25. 25Which is the basis of genetic mapping of human genome as well as DNA fingerprinting?2020 (Phase 2)DNA Fingerprinting
  26. 26Chromosomal theory of inheritance was proposed by:2020 (Phase 2)Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
  27. 27The number of contrasting characters studied by Mendel for his experiments was:2020 (Phase 2)Mendel's Experiment
  28. 28The best example for pleiotropy is:2020 (Phase 2)Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
  29. 29Embryological support for evolution was proposed by:2020 (Phase 2)Evidences of Evolution
  30. 30After about how many years of formation of earth, life appeared on this planet?2020 (Phase 2)Origin of Universe and Life
  31. 31The phenomenon of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a point and spreading to other habitats is calle2020 (Phase 2)Evidences of Evolution
  32. 32A Hominid fossil discovered in Java in 1891 , now extinct, having cranial capacity of about 900 cc was:2020 (Phase 2)Human Evolution
  33. 33Match the following columns and select the correct option:- Column - I Column - II (i) Typhoid (a) Haemophilus influenzae (ii) Malaria (b) W2020 (Phase 2)Common Health Disease
  34. 34The yellowish fluid colostrum secreted by mammary glands of mother during the initial days of lactation has abundant antibodies ( IgA ) to p2020 (Phase 2)Introduction
  35. 35For the commercial and industrial production of citric acid, which of the following microbes is used?2020 (Phase 2)Products
  36. 36Match the following columns and select the correct option: Column - I column - II (a) Dragonflies (i) Biocontrol agents of several plant pat2020 (Phase 2)Biocontrol Agents
  37. 37Cyclosporin A , used as an immuno-suppression agent, is produced from:2020 (Phase 2)Products
  38. 38Inbreeding depression is:2020 (Phase 2)Animal Breeding
  39. 39RNA interference is used for which of the following purposes in the field of biotechnology?2020 (Phase 2)Genetic Modified Crops
  40. 40The laws and rules to prevent unauthorised exploitation of bioresources are termed as:2020 (Phase 2)Ethical Issues
  41. 41First discovered restriction endonuclease that always cuts DNA molecule at a particular point by recognising a specific sequence of six base2020 (Phase 2)Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
  42. 42In Recombinant DNA technology antibiotics are used: *Note: There was ambiguity in options in the original paper, hence the options are chang2020 (Phase 2)Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
  43. 43Match the following techniques or instruments with their usage: (a) Bioreactor (i) Separation of DNA fragments (b) Electrophoresis (ii) Prod2020 (Phase 2)Separation and Isolation of DNA Fragments
  44. 44In a mixture, DNA fragments are separated by:2020 (Phase 2)Separation and Isolation of DNA Fragments
  45. 45Spooling is:2020 (Phase 2)Separation and Isolation of DNA Fragments
  46. 46Select the correct statement from the following:2020 (Phase 2)Separation and Isolation of DNA Fragments
  47. 47Match the items in Column - I with those in Column - II : Column - I Column - II (a) Herbivores-Plants (i) Commensalism (b) Mycorrhiza-Plant2020 (Phase 2)Populations
  48. 48The impact of immigration on population density is:2020 (Phase 2)Populations

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the NEET 2020 Phase 2 paper?

This paper has 180 questions in total - 42 from Botany, 45 from Chemistry, 45 from Physics, and 48 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 1 paper for the same year?

The NEET 2020 Phase 1 paper is listed separately - you can switch to it from the "NEET Paper Wise PYQs" panel, under NEET 2020.

4.How is the NEET 2020 Phase 2 paper structured?

The NEET 2020 Phase 2 paper on MARKS has 180 questions, organised by subject:

  • Botany: 42 questions - 42 single-correct.
  • Chemistry: 45 questions - 45 single-correct.
  • Physics: 45 questions - 45 single-correct.
  • Zoology: 48 questions - 48 single-correct.
5.How difficult is the NEET 2020 Phase 2 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 180 rated questions in this paper, 116 (64%) are easy, 48 (27%) are medium and 16 (9%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Botany: 31 easy, 11 medium, 0 hard
  • Chemistry: 20 easy, 18 medium, 7 hard
  • Physics: 23 easy, 14 medium, 8 hard
  • Zoology: 42 easy, 5 medium, 1 hard
6.Which chapters were asked the most in the NEET 2020 Phase 2 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Botany: Animal Kingdom (4), Cell Cycle and Cell Division (4), and Cell - The Unit of Life (3).
  • Chemistry: Alcohols Phenols and Ethers (3), Biomolecules (3), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (3).
  • Physics: Current Electricity (4), Semiconductors (4), and Electromagnetic Waves (3).
  • Zoology: Biotechnology - Principles and Processes (6), Evolution (4), and Molecular Basis of Inheritance (4).
7.Are there any out-of-syllabus questions in the NEET 2020 Phase 2 paper?

Yes. 30 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 2020 Phase 2 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.

9.How should I use the NEET 2020 Phase 2 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 2020 Phase 2 paper help me prepare for NEET 2027?

Yes. Every past paper shows the question styles and topics NEET has asked before, and a solved paper gives you a realistic benchmark for speed and accuracy. Use it along with the other papers to spot the chapters that keep returning.