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NEST (NISER) 2011

Browse the complete Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics question set from the NEST (NISER) 2011 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 56 questions in total - 7 easy (13%), 37 moderate (66%) and 12 tough (21%). That's a fairly typical mix for this exam. By subject: Biology 29% easy, 71% moderate, 0% tough; Chemistry 21% easy, 71% moderate, 7% tough; Mathematics 0% easy, 64% moderate, 36% tough; Physics 0% easy, 57% moderate, 43% tough.

Biology questions were spread across 11 chapters, with Molecular Basis of Inheritance (3), Chemical Coordination and Integration (2), and Biological Classification (1) carrying the most weight. Chemistry questions were spread across 14 chapters, with Alcohols Phenols and Ethers (1), Aldehydes and Ketones (1), and Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (1) carrying the most weight. Mathematics questions were spread across 12 chapters, with Functions (2), Permutation Combination (2), and Complex Number (1) carrying the most weight. Physics questions were spread across 13 chapters, with Magnetic Effects of Current (2), Atomic Physics (1), and Current Electricity (1) carrying the most weight.

Biology

  1. 1Sequence of the coding strand in a transcription unit is -ACGGTTACAAGCT- . What would be the sequence of mRNA transcribed from this transcri2011Transcription
  2. 2The animal cloning technique adopted in the case of 'Dolly' the sheep involved the2011Principles of Biotechnology
  3. 3In plants when one sperm fertilizes the egg and the other fertilizes the polar bodies, the process is referred to as double fertilization. T2011Sexual Reproduction
  4. 4Following is a pedigree analysis of inheritance of a trait in a family: The above inheritance pattern is due to a2011Genetic Disorders
  5. 5Whittaker had proposed a five-kingdom system for classification of living organisms, which are (i) Monera, (ii) Protista, (iii) Plantae, (iv2011Introduction
  6. 6Meiosis does not always result in the formation of four genetically identical haploid cells, because of2011Meiosis
  7. 7In an individual X , the pituitary gland was found to function normally, while the adrenal glands were atrophied. In another individual Y, b2011Pituitary Gland
  8. 8Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE for RNA ?2011Transcription
  9. 9Which statement is NOT TRUE for CAM plants?2011Mechanism of Photosynthesis
  10. 10What is the type of linkage between - and phosphates in nucleoside triphosphates?2011Nucleic Acid
  11. 11The graphs show the levels of blood glucose in two persons, 1 and 2, before and after ingesting 50 g of glucose. Which of the statements bel2011Pancreas
  12. 12Protein synthesis most often starts at AUG as a start codon and terminates at UAA, UAG and UGA as stop codons. Each codon specifies only one2011Genetic Code
  13. 13The larvae (caterpillars) of a species of insect that feed on leaves of a tree were used in this investigation. The larvae were fed for 30 d2011Ecological Adaptations
  14. 14Coleoptiles are the growing part of shoots in monocot plants. Peter Boysen-Jensen performed the famous experiment on phototropism of shoots 2011Plant Growth Regulators

Chemistry

  1. 1The observed structure of xenon compounds may be explained on the basis of VSEPR theory. Choose the INCORRECT statement:2011Hybridisation and VSEPR Theory
  2. 2Kinetic energy of a molecule is related to its velocity by the expression, follows Boltzmann distribution as schematically given below. Duri2011Arrhenius theory
  3. 3In the nuclear reaction X and Y are2011Atomic Mass and Atomic Size
  4. 4The relation between the radius of an atom and edge length of the body centered cubic cell of closed pack structure is2011Cubic system
  5. 5The compound which would react fastest with ammonia is2011Preparation and Properties of Monohalides
  6. 6Among , and , the cation having the highest hydration energy to form aqua complex is2011Properties of D-block elements
  7. 7The IUPAC name of the compound is2011IUPAC Nomenclature
  8. 8Lewis acidity of boron halides follow the order ( meaning approximately equal to)2011Boron and Its Compounds
  9. 9The main product of the following reaction is2011Reactions of alkenes
  10. 10Consider the following compounds and choose the correct statement(s).2011Reactions of Alcohols
  11. 11For a gas obeying van der Waals equation, the van der Waals molar intermolecular attraction is given by , where, is a positive constant and 2011Real Gases and Van der Waal's Equation
  12. 12Aluminium and copper are two important metals required on a large scale. Aluminium is extracted from its oxide ore bauxite through separatio2011Extraction of Metals
  13. 13The standard equilibrium constant is positive and follows the relation Choose the correct statement(s).2011Third law of thermodynamics
  14. 14Consider the following reactions Choose the correct statement(s).2011Reactions for aldehydes

Mathematics

  1. 1The value of the integral lies in the interval2011Properties of Definite Integration
  2. 2Let . If a student selects a function randomly from the set of all functions from onto , then what is the probability that the selected func2011Permutation
  3. 3Let be a sequence of numbers satisfying the relation for all and . Then is2011Arithmetic Progression
  4. 4The interval is the range of2011Range
  5. 5The number of non-congruent triangles with sides of length where belong to ; so that the 3 digit number lies between 200 and 300 , is2011Combination
  6. 6A pole is fixed vertically on a plane. An ant while walking on the plane, observes that its angle of elevation to the top of the pole is . T2011Heights and Distances
  7. 7The interval in which the function is monotonically increasing, is2011Domain
  8. 8Which of the following function is differentiable everywhere?2011Differentiability
  9. 9Let and be real matrices such that , where denotes the transpose of . Then the determinant of is2011Expansion of Determinants
  10. 10Define a binary operation on the set of all 3 -dimensional vectors by . Suppose and are any three non-coplanar vectors satisfying . If2011Product of 2 vectors
  11. 11Let be the origin and let be the intersection points of the ellipse with the -axis and be with -axis such that are in anti-clockwise directi2011Equation of Ellipse
  12. 12Consider the equation , where are integers. Suppose it has an integer solution . Then2011Relation between Roots and Coefficients
  13. 13If is a complex cube root of unity, then2011Cube Root of Unity
  14. 14For a function , let denotes its -th derivative with respect to evaluated at . Consider the matrix of rows and columns, with Let , and . The2011Formation and Basic of Matrix

Physics

  1. 1A solid aluminium cube of side 0.1 m is heated for 2 minutes in a furnace at temperature 1000 K such that the cube's temperature increases b2011Radiation
  2. 2A tube of length 1 m , closed at one end, resonates at a frequency of 249 Hz . The speed of sound in air is . The total number of possible f2011Organ Pipe (Vibration of Air Column)
  3. 3The distance between the objective and eyepiece of a compound microscope is 0.12 m and their focal lengths are the same. When an object is p2011Lens Formula, Refraction of light from curved surface
  4. 4A wheel is spinning about its axis with constant angular acceleration. With time, the linear acceleration of a point on its rim2011Rotational kinematics
  5. 5The figure shows the cross-section of a conical flask having a circular base of diameter 0.20 m . The slanted surface of the cone makes an a2011Pressure and thrust
  6. 6A clock having a circular metal rim of uniform resistivity is mounted on a non-conducting dial. The hand showing the hour is also made of th2011Combination of Resistances
  7. 7The inner wire of a straight coaxial cable has radius while the outer wire has radii and . The cable carries equal and opposite currents of 2011Biot-Savart’s Law and Ampere’s Circuital Law
  8. 8A spherical dewdrop, when deformed slightly, oscillates about its equilibrium shape. The physically relevant variables to describe the frequ2011Dimensions
  9. 9In a photoelectric setup, three metals and with work functions and respectively , are illuminated with light of frequency and wavelength . T2011Photoelectric Effect
  10. 10A satellite GeoSAT is in a circular geostationary orbit of radius , above a point P on the equator. Another satellite ComSAT is in a lower c2011Motion of satellite
  11. 11A particle of mass that moves along the -axis has potential energy , where and are positive constants. Its initial velocity is at . It will 2011Simple Harmonic Motion
  12. 12An ideal gas initially occupies volume at pressure . Its volume and pressure are changed to and through a certain process which is represent2011First Law of Thermodynamics
  13. 13A long horizontal wire of mass and carrying a steady current is free to move in the vertical plane. It is in equilibrium at a height above a2011Force and Torque on Current Carrying Conductor
  14. 14The electron in the ion is replaced by a meson which has the same charge as the electron. Such an ion is called a mesic ion. Let be the bind2011Bohr's Atomic Model

Frequently Asked Questions

1.How many questions are in the NEST (NISER) 2011 paper?

This paper has 56 questions in total - 14 each from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics.

2.Can I practise questions from just one subject?

Yes. Use the Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics 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 NEST (NISER) 2011 paper?

The NEST (NISER) 2011 paper on MARKS has 56 questions, organised by subject:

  • Biology: 14 questions - 10 single-correct and 4 multiple-correct.
  • Chemistry: 14 questions - 10 single-correct and 4 multiple-correct.
  • Mathematics: 14 questions - 10 single-correct and 4 multiple-correct.
  • Physics: 14 questions - 10 single-correct and 4 multiple-correct.
4.What is the difficulty level of the NEST (NISER) 2011 paper?

Each question on MARKS carries a difficulty rating. Of the 56 rated questions in this paper, 7 (13%) are easy, 37 (66%) are medium and 12 (21%) are hard. Subject wise:

  • Biology: 4 easy, 10 medium, 0 hard
  • Chemistry: 3 easy, 10 medium, 1 hard
  • Mathematics: 0 easy, 9 medium, 5 hard
  • Physics: 0 easy, 8 medium, 6 hard
5.Which chapters had the most questions in the NEST (NISER) 2011 paper?

The chapters with the most questions in each subject were:

  • Biology: Molecular Basis of Inheritance (3) and Chemical Coordination and Integration (2).
  • Chemistry: spread over 14 different chapters, none asked more than once.
  • Mathematics: Functions (2) and Permutation Combination (2).
  • Physics: Magnetic Effects of Current (2).
6.Where can I find the solutions for the NEST (NISER) 2011 paper?

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7.How should I use the NEST (NISER) 2011 paper to check my preparation?

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