NEET UG 2023 — Paper 1

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Sections: Physics Chemistry Biology
Q1. [+4, -1] Physics
⚠ Negative Marking: -1 mark per wrong answer (+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect)
If the speed of light is 3 × 108 m/s, the distance traveled by light in one year (light year) is approximately:
A. 9.46 × 10¹² km
B. 9.46 × 10¹² km
C. 9.46 × 10¹5 km
D. 3 × 108 km
Correct Answer: B
1 light year = 9.46 × 10¹² km.
Q2. [+4, -1] Physics
A force of 10 N acts on a body of mass 2 kg for 5 s. The impulse is:
A. 10 Ns
B. 50 Ns
C. 2 Ns
D. 25 Ns
Correct Answer: B
Impulse = F × t = 10 × 5 = 50 Ns.
Q3. [+4, -1] Physics
The internal resistance of an ideal voltmeter is:
A. Zero
B. Low
C. Infinity
D. 1 O
Correct Answer: C
Ideal voltmeter has infinite resistance to draw zero current.
Q4. [+4, -1] Physics
The phenomenon of splitting of light into its constituent colors is called:
A. Reflection
B. Refraction
C. Dispersion
D. Diffraction
Correct Answer: C
Dispersion splits white light into VIBGYOR colors (e.g., rainbow).
Q5. [+4, -1] Physics
Which law states that entropy of an isolated system always increases?
A. First law
B. Second law
C. Third law
D. Zeroth law
Correct Answer: B
Second law: entropy of isolated system always increases (?S = 0).
Q6. [+4, -1] Physics
The time period of a simple pendulum depends on:
A. Mass of bob
B. Amplitude (small)
C. Length of pendulum
D. Material of bob
Correct Answer: C
T = 2pv(L/g). Time period depends only on length and g.
Q7. [+4, -1] Physics
The magnetic field at the center of a current carrying circular loop is:
A. Zero
B. µ0I/2R
C. µ0I/R
D. µ0I/4pR
Correct Answer: B
B = µ0I/(2R) at center of circular loop.
Q8. [+4, -1] Physics
The threshold frequency for a metal is 5 × 10¹4 Hz. Its work function is (h = 6.63 × 10?³4 Js):
A. 3.315 × 10?¹? J
B. 3.315 × 10?¹? J
C. 6.63 × 10?¹? J
D. 1.99 × 10?¹? J
Correct Answer: B
f = hf0 = 6.63×10?³4 × 5×10¹4 = 3.315×10?¹? J.
Q9. [+4, -1] Physics
The direction of induced current is given by:
A. Ampere's law
B. Biot-Savart law
C. Lenz's law
D. Ohm's law
Correct Answer: C
Lenz's law determines direction: induced current opposes change in flux.
Q10. [+4, -1] Physics
Radioactive decay follows which order of kinetics?
A. Zero order
B. First order
C. Second order
D. Third order
Correct Answer: B
Radioactive decay follows first order kinetics: N = N0e???.
Q11. [+4, -1] Chemistry
Which quantum number determines the shape of orbital?
A. n
B. l
C. m
D. s
Correct Answer: B
Azimuthal quantum number (l) determines orbital shape (s?0, p?1, d?2).
Q12. [+4, -1] Chemistry
The most stable allotrope of carbon is:
A. Diamond
B. Graphite
C. Fullerene
D. Coal
Correct Answer: B
Graphite is the most stable allotrope of carbon at room temperature.
Q13. [+4, -1] Chemistry
Which of these is an example of an aromatic compound?
A. Cyclohexane
B. Benzene
C. Cyclohexene
D. 1,3-cyclohexadiene
Correct Answer: B
Benzene (C6H6) is aromatic with delocalized 6p electrons.
Q14. [+4, -1] Chemistry
The process of electrolysis is based on:
A. Chemical effect of current
B. Magnetic effect of current
C. Redox reactions
D. Heating effect
Correct Answer: C
Electrolysis involves redox reactions at electrodes driven by electric current.
Q15. [+4, -1] Chemistry
Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon?
A. C2H4
B. C3H8
C. C2H2
D. C6H6
Correct Answer: B
Propane (C3H8) follows C?H2??2 ? saturated alkane.
Q16. [+4, -1] Chemistry
The oxide that turns red litmus blue is:
A. CO2
B. SO2
C. Na2O
D. P2O5
Correct Answer: C
Na2O is basic oxide ? turns red litmus blue. CO2, SO2, P2O5 are acidic.
Q17. [+4, -1] Chemistry
The number of atoms in 1 mole of any substance is:
A. 6.022 × 10²³
B. Avogadro's number
C. 6.022 × 10²°
D. Both A and B
Correct Answer: D
1 mole = 6.022 × 10²³ particles = Avogadro's number.
Q18. [+4, -1] Chemistry
Which of these is a greenhouse gas?
A. N2
B. O2
C. CH4
D. H2
Correct Answer: C
Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas (~25× more effective than CO2).
Q19. [+4, -1] Chemistry
Which of the following has covalent bonding?
A. NaCl
B. H2O
C. KBr
D. CaO
Correct Answer: B
H2O has covalent bonds (sharing of electrons). NaCl, KBr, CaO are ionic.
Q20. [+4, -1] Chemistry
pH scale ranges from:
A. 0 to 7
B. 7 to 14
C. 0 to 14
D. 1 to 10
Correct Answer: C
pH scale ranges 0-14 (0-6 acidic, 7 neutral, 8-14 basic).
Q21. [+4, -1] Biology
Which organelle is involved in protein synthesis?
A. Mitochondria
B. Ribosome
C. Lysosome
D. Golgi body
Correct Answer: B
Ribosomes (composed of rRNA + proteins) synthesize proteins.
Q22. [+4, -1] Biology
Which disease is caused by a virus?
A. Cholera
B. Typhoid
C. AIDS
D. Malaria
Correct Answer: C
AIDS is caused by HIV (virus). Cholera/typhoid: bacteria, Malaria: protozoa.
Q23. [+4, -1] Biology
The process of cell division for growth is:
A. Meiosis
B. Mitosis
C. Binary fission
D. Budding
Correct Answer: B
Mitosis produces identical daughter cells for growth and repair.
Q24. [+4, -1] Biology
The enzyme that breaks down proteins in stomach is:
A. Amylase
B. Pepsin
C. Lipase
D. Trypsin
Correct Answer: B
Pepsin (in gastric juice) breaks proteins into peptides in acidic medium.
Q25. [+4, -1] Biology
Which part of the flower becomes fruit?
A. Petal
B. Sepal
C. Ovary
D. Stamen
Correct Answer: C
After fertilization, the ovary develops into the fruit.
Q26. [+4, -1] Biology
The main function of RBC is:
A. Blood clotting
B. Oxygen transport
C. Immunity
D. Antibody production
Correct Answer: B
RBCs (erythrocytes) contain hemoglobin to transport O2 and CO2.
Q27. [+4, -1] Biology
Which hormone is called the "fight or flight" hormone?
A. Insulin
B. Adrenaline
C. Thyroxine
D. Estrogen
Correct Answer: B
Adrenaline (epinephrine) prepares body for stress (increases HR, BP, etc.).
Q28. [+4, -1] Biology
The smallest bone in the human body is:
A. Femur
B. Stapes
C. Patella
D. Phalanges
Correct Answer: B
Stapes (stirrup bone in middle ear) is the smallest bone (~3 mm).
Q29. [+4, -1] Biology
Which of these is a vestigial organ in humans?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Appendix
D. Kidney
Correct Answer: C
Appendix is a vestigial organ (remnant of larger cecum in herbivore ancestors).
Q30. [+4, -1] Biology
The green pigment in plants that traps sunlight is:
A. Xanthophyll
B. Chlorophyll
C. Carotene
D. Phycobilin
Correct Answer: B
Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight (mainly blue and red) for photosynthesis.