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NATIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION (UPDATED)

CLASS - 12 (PCB)
Question Paper Code : UN444

KEY

1. A 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. D

11. B 12. B 13. D 14. D 15. C 16. C 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. A

21. A 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. C

31. A 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. D 36. A 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. D

41. D 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. B

51. A 52. D 53. A 54. A 55. A 56. D 57. D 58. B 59. A 60. B

SOLUTIONS

BIOLOGY 4. (A) Parkinsonism, named after James

1. (A) Testosterone synthesis begins with the
conversion of cholesterol to
pregnenolone. The latter is converted
into androstenedione and finally to
testosterone.
2. (A) Meniere’s disease, named after the
French physician Prosper Meniere, is a
chronic disease of inner ear.
3. (D) Ivan P. Pavlov (1910), the Russian
physiologist, developed the concept of
conditioned reflex.
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parkinson, is caused by various lesions
in the extrapyramidal motor system of
brain. Parkinsonism frequently occurs in
old persons and the patients treated
with antipsychotic drugs.
5. (C) Glucose is the respiratory fuel utilized
by brain for its working.
6. (C) Calcium ioins are the regulators of
contraction of skeletal muscle. The
calcium binds to troponin C. The
calcium troponin complex undergoes a
conformational change which is
transmitted to tropomyosin and causes
tropomyosin to shift position.

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7. (D) Increasing colloidal osmotic pressure
would decrease filtration of fluid from
capillaries into tissues.
8. (C) GA treatment of dwarf plant changes
only its phenotype and not genotype.
9. (B) Oxygen produced in photosynthesis
comes from water was said by Ruben
and Kamen.
10. (D) Adrenaline increases heart rate as well
as cardiac putput. This promotes
increase of blood pressure.
11. (B) Arthiritis is an inflammatory condition
of joints characterized by pain and
swelling.
12. (B) Bright’s disease, named after English
physician Richard Bright, is an obsolete
term for glomerulonephritis.
13. (D) The principal physiological action of
ADH is to increase water retention by
the kidney. The hormone acts on the
DCT to increase its permeability.
14. (D) Emotional disturbance and excitement
increase heart rate, cardiac output and
blood pressure.
15. (C) Root tip contains actively dividing
meristematic cells.
16. (C) The number of chromosomes drops by
half after meiosis is completed,
producing haploid gametes that fuse to
restore the normal diploid condition in
the zygote during fertilisation.
17. (D) Deoxyribonucleotides that make up
DNA comprise a deoxyribose sugar, a
phosphate group and a nitrogenous
base that can be adenine, thymine,
guanine or cytosine. Ribose and uracil
only occur in RNA.
18. (C) Gene therapy refers to the insertion of
genes into an individual’s cells and
tissues to treat a disease. Essentially,
defective/mutant genes that are
harmful to the organism are replaced
with healthy, functional ones.
19. (A) Biomass refers to the total dry mass of
all organisms in a tropical level.
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20. (A) Somatic mutations refer to mutations
affecting cells other than the sex cells.
Thus, the impact of the mutation is
effectivley confined to the organism
itself and is not inherited by offspring,
since only sex cells contribute to the
genetic makeup of offspring. Since
somatic cells also undergo cell division,
they can pass mutations to subsequent
generations of cells (B). C is incorrect
since there are many possible
mutations that could affect the
gametes with a variety of effects. D is
incorrect since mutations affecting
other cells in the body can also lead to
cancer.
21. (A) Sickle-cell anaemia is caused by a
mutation in the gene for haemoglobin.
Down’s syndrome is caused by the
presence of an extra copy of
chromosome 21.
22. (C) Since all of the resulting seeds are
smooth, it is likely that the smooth
seed allele is dominant over the
wrinkled seed allele. The plant with
wrinkled seeds should be a homozygote
since the wrinkled seed phenotype,
being recessive, will only be expressed
in the homozygote. It is not possible to
tell if the plant with smooth seeds is a
homozygote given the small number of
offspring.
23. (C) A large proportion of energy available at
each trophic level is lost at each
successive step along a food chain.
24. (A) Warm-blooded animals typically have to
extend a lot more energy to keep
themselves warm. Thus, they usually
need a higher intake of food, which is
used to drive metabolism and thus
generate heat.
25. (D) It decreases the amount of sunlight
reading the bottom of the water body.
It occurs due to excessive enrichment
of the water in river and lakes, it results
in a decrease in water clarity, dissolved
oxygen and aquatic life.
 PHYSICS 32. (C) Here, p = 4 × 10–9 C m, E = 5 × 104 N
C–1; θ = 30o
26. (D) j = nevd
Now, magnitude of torque acting on the
j i dipole,
or, v d = =
ne A ne τ = p E sin θ = 4 × 10–9 × 5 × 104 sin 30o
1
1A = 2 × 10–4 × = 10–4 N m
= 2
(2 × 10 m )(8.5 × 10 × 106 m −3 )(1.6 × 10 −19 C)
−6 2 22

33. (D) When the switch S1 is closed and S2 is

= 0.036 mm/s. opened, the current flows only in the
We see that the drift speed is indeed first loop.
small. 30
∴ I1 = =5A
27. (B) Here, B = 0.3 T; θ = 30o; τ = 0.06 N m 4+2
Now, τ = M B sin θ 4Ω 1Ω
τ 0.06 S S
∴M = = = 0.4 A m2 1
B sin θ 0.3 × sin 30o 30V 15V
28. (B) B = 8 × 10–7 T, c = 3 × 108 m/s, E = ?
2Ω 2Ω
E = c × B = 3 × 108 × 8 × 10–7 = 240 V/m
34. (A) At points where the two interfering
29. (C) The de Broglie wavelength of a particle
waves meet in the same phase, the
whose momentum is p is λ = h/p. For
resultant intensity is maximum.
this proton, we find that
The resulting intensity at any point
h 6.63 × 10 −34 Js depends upon the phase difference (φ)
λ= =
p 3.3 × 10 −23 kgm / s between the two waves at that point

= 2.0 × 10–11 m = 0.02 nm I = I1 + I2 + 2 I1 I2 cos φ

30. (C) Due to the property of self-induction, a For maximum intensity or constructive
coil opposes the time variations in the
own current. interference I max = I1 + I2 + 2 I1 I2

31. (A) Applying Ampere’s law to the rectangle

( )
2
shown below. = I1 + I2 = K(a1 + a2 )2
A (Since, intensity ∝ amplitude square.)
P
F Q For destuctive interference or minimum
i intensity,
C D
O i
I min = I1 + I2 − 2 I1I2
R F
( )
2
S = I1 − I2 = K(a1 − a2 )2
B

(2Bl) = µ0(λl) I1 9 a12

Given, = =
µ0 λ I2 16 a22
∴ B=
2
a1 3
⇒ =
a2 4

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 Imax (a1 + a2 )2 (3 + 4)2 49 1
∴ = = = decrease XC – XL or = ωL can be
Imin (a1 − a2 )2 (3 − 4)2 1 ωC
decreased either by increasing C or L. If
35. (D) When the key is open, 120 V is divided we put a capacitor in series the
among C1 and C2 in the inverse ratio of
their capacitances. ⎛ C1 C 2 ⎞
equivalent capacitance ⎜ = C + C ⎟ of
⎝ 1 2 ⎠
120
∴V1 = × 3 = 72 V the circuit will decrease. Hence, either
2+3 an inductor or a resistance should be
placed in series to raise the power
120
V2 = × 2 = 48 V factor.
2+3
38. (A) The equivalent resistance of 6 Ω and 3
∴ q1 = 72 × 2 = 144 µC
(6 Ω) × (3Ω)
Ω resistors is = 2 Ω.
and q2 = 48 × 3 = 144 µC 6 Ω + 3Ω
When the key is closed let q1 and q2 be
This is connected in series with the 1 Ω
the steady charge on C1 and C2. Then by
resistor. The equivalent resistance of the
the loop rule
circuit is R = 2 Ω + 1 Ω = 3 Ω.
q1 The current through the battery is
60 − = 0 ⇒ q1 = 120 µC
2 × 10 −6
9V
i= = 3 A.
q2 3Ω
and 60 − = 0 ⇒ q2 = 180 µC
3 ×10 −6 (a) The current through the 1 Ω resistor is,
∴ Charge that flows through section therefore, 3 A.
1 = 144 – 120 = 24 µC The heat developed in this resistor is
Charge that flows through section 2 = H = i2 Rt
180 – 144 = 36 µC = (3 A)2 × (1 Ω) × (60 s) = 540 J.
Charge that flows through section 3 = (b) The current through the 6 Ω resistor is
24 + 36 = 60 µC
3Ω
36. (A) Angular magnification (3 A) = = 1 A.
6 Ω+3 Ω
15 The heat developed in it
= = 1500
0.01 = (1 A)2 × (6 Ω) × (60 s) = 360 J.
37. (D) Voltage lags the current. (c) The current through the 3 Ω resistor is
Hence, XC > XL 3 A – 1 A = 2 A.
The heat developed in it
R R
Further cos φ= = = (2 A)2 × (3 Ω) × (60 s) = 720 J.
Z R2 + (X C − XL )2
39. (C) Here, V = 18 k V = 18 × 103 V
1
= if ν max is the velocity of the fastest
2
⎛ X − XL ⎞ electron, then
1+⎜ C ⎟
⎝ R ⎠ 1
νmax 2 = e V or
To raise the power factor, the 2
denominator should decrease. For this
either R should increase or X C – X L 2e V 2 × 1.6 × 10 −19 × 18 × 10 8
νmax = =
should decrease. If a resistance is added m 9 × 10 −31
in series, the denominator will = 8 × 107 m s–1
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40. (D) Initially the capacity of the capacitor = 1000 + 2 × 32
increases and then decreases. So, = 1000 + 64 = 1064 g
positive charge on plate A first
increases and then decreases i.e., Now 1064 g of solution contains
current in the outer circuit first flows methanol = 2 mol
from B to A and then from A to B. 4905 g of solution contains methanol

CHEMISTRY 2
× 4905 = 9.22 mol.
1064
41. (D) The reaction at high temperature in the 49. (C) Colloidal solution of liquid-in-liquid is
blast furnace is emulsion and not a gel.
2CuFeS2 + O2 → Cu2S + 2FeS + SO2. 50. (B) Co2+ and Fe2+ ions are coloured.
42. (A) ⎡⎣Co (SO 4 )(NH3 )5 ⎤⎦ Br + Ag + (excess ) → 51. (A) Aromatic primary amines i.e., aniline
0.01 mol/L from AgNO3 gives dye test.
+ 52. (D) For the same alkyl group, boiling point
⎡⎣Co (SO4 )(NH3 )5 ⎤⎦ + AgBr (s ) increases as the size of halogen
0.01 mol
increases. Thus, C2H5I has the highest
⎡⎣CoBr (NH3 )5 ⎤⎦ SO4 + Ba2+ (aq) → boiling point.
0.01 mol/L from BaCl2
53. (A) For a first order reaction, t 1/2 is
2+
⎡⎣CoBr (NH3 )5 ⎤⎦ + BaSO4 (s ) independent of the initial concentration
0.01 mol of the reactants.
43. (C) Ethyl alcohol forms stronger H-bonds From the given data, t1/ 2 = 15 min
than ethylamine or ammonia due to t
So, 0.1 M ⎯⎯
1/2 t1/2
→ 0.05 M ⎯⎯ → 0.025 M
greater electronegativity of oxygen than
nitrogen atom. Diethyl ether, however, So, time required for concentration to
does not form H-bonds since it does not change from 0.1 M to 0.025 M = 2t1/2
have a H-atom attached to O-atom. = 2 × 15 minutes = 30 minutes
44. (D) Ag does not react with Cu(NO3)2 solution 54. (A) Cl2 is a weaker oxidising agent than F2
as e.m.f. of cell reaction is negative. and hence cannot displace F2 from NaF.
45. (C) Reformatsky reaction is used to prepare
55. (A) (C 6H 5COO) 2Ca+ Ca(OOCCH 3) 2 ⎯⎯→
Heat
β-hydroxy esters.
46. (C) Yellow colour on heating NaCl in the 2C6H5COCH3 + 2CaCO3
Acetophenone
presence of Na is due to the presence of
electrons in anion vacancies (F-centres) CRITICAL THINKING
47. (D) There are no S–S bonds in sulphur 56. (D)
trioxide trimer (S3O9) as shown below.
O O 57. (D) K(M) E(F)
O
S O S O H(F) I(M)
S
O O O
O L(M) G(F)
48. (A) Mass of 5 L solution
J(M) F(M)
= 5 L × 0.981 kg L–1 = 4.905 kg = 4905 g
Mass of 2 m solution Here M = Male, F = Female
= 1000 g + 2 moles of methanol Both are male.

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58. (B) The government must have seen the 59. (A) A is the mother of B, B is the brother
unawareness of the people as a strong of C and C is the daughter of D. Hence,
factor in the primary education D is the father.
programme being not successful. The
step indicated in I must, thus, have A (Parents) D
been sought for as a remedy for the | |
same. | |
B – is – Brother – of – C
60. (B)

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