Sample Paper-01 Class 11th NEET (2024)

PHYSICS
ANSWER KEY
1. (2) 26. (2)
2. (3) 27. (2)
3. (1) 28. (4)
4. (3) 29. (3)
5. (3) 30. (2)
6. (3) 31. (1)
7. (4) 32. (2)
8. (1) 33. (3)
9. (4) 34. (1)
10. (4) 35. (3)
11. (1) 36. (4)
12. (4) 37. (1)
13. (2) 38. (2)
14. (3) 39. (2)
15. (2) 40. (1)
16. (1) 41. (4)
17. (1) 42. (4)
18. (2) 43. (1)
19. (3) 44. (3)
20. (1) 45. (3)
21. (4) 46. (4)
22. (1) 47. (4)
23. (1) 48. (3)
24. (1) 49. (3)
25. (1) 50. (3)
 HINTS AND SOLUTION
1. (2) 8. (1)
F The maximum velocity for a banked road with
Surface tension, T =
l friction,
F    + tan 
v 2 = gr 
 T  =  1 −  tan  

l 
 MLT −2   0.5 + 1 
 v 2 = 9.8 1000     v = 172m / s
= =  ML0T −2  =  MT −2   1 − 0.5 1 
 L 9. (4)
2. (3) Maximum tension
Physical quantities having different dimensions – mv 2
Angular momentum = [ML2 T–1], = = 16 N
r
Frequency = [T–1]
16  v 2
 = 16  v = 12 m / s
3. (1) 144
The velocity of a body at highest point of vertical
circle is, v = rg 10. (4)
R = 4H cot θ, if θ = 45° then
or v2 = rg
R 4
v2 (LT −1 ) 2 R = 4H  =
or = constants = 1 −2
= M 0 L0 T 0 H 1
rg L (LT )
v2 11. (1)
Hence, is dimensionless. FBD of mass 2 kg FBD of mass 4kg, g = 9.8 m/s2
rg

4. (3)
2
S1  10 
S  t2  =    S2 = 4S1
S2  20 
5. (3)
T – T ' – 19.6 = 4 …(i)
1
Height = (12 + 8 ) 3.6 m=36m T' – 39.2 = 8 …(ii)
2 From (ii), T ' = 47.2 N
And substituting T ' in (i), we get
6. (3) T = 4 + 19.6 + 47.2  T = 70.8 N
1 2
h= gt  t = 2h / g
2 12. (4)
2a 2b t a F = mg sin 30° =50 N = 5kg-wt
ta = and tb =  a =
g g tb b
13. (2)
Using the relation
7. (4)
mv 2
In a circular motion =  R, R = mg
2 2 r
v2 a  v   2v 
a=  2 = 2  = 1 =4 mv 2
r a1  v1   v1  =  mg
r
or v2 = μrg or v2 = 0.6 × 150 × 10
or v = 30 ms–1)
14. (3) 19. (3)
From force diagram shown in figure, 2
Given, 𝐼 = 5 𝑀𝑅 2
Using the theorem of parallel axes, moment of
inertia of the sphere about a parallel axis
T T
tangential to the sphere is
T T 2 7
I  = I + MR 2 = MR 2 + MR 2 = MR 2
5 5
m m1  7
 7
I  = MK 2 = MR 2 , K =   R
2 mg 5  5
mg
T = mg …(i)
and 2T cos θ = √2 mg …(ii) 20. (1)
Combing Eqs. (i) and (ii), we have 1  K2  1  2 7
2mg cos θ = √2 mg K N = mv 2 1 + 2  = mv 2 1 +  = mv 2
or cos θ = 1/√2
2  R  2  5  10
or θ = 45°
21. (4)
15. (2)
2GM
Gravitational force is a conservative force and ve =
work done against it is a point function i.e. does ( R + h)
not depend on the path.
Clearly, we can see it is dependent of height (h)
16. (1)
Momentum would be maximum when KE would 22. (1)
be maximum, and this is the case when total GMm
elastic PE is converted to KE. K .E . =
2R
According to conservation of energy
1 2 1 23. (1)
kL = Mv 2
2 2 2GM GM
ve = = 100  = 5000
( Mv )
2
R R
or kL =
2

M GMm
Potential energy U = − = −5000 J
MKL2 = p2 (p = Mv) R
 p = L MK
24. (1)
17. (1) In the figure OA, stress ∝ strain i.e. Hooke’s law
𝐿
We know that 𝑃 = 𝐹 × 𝑣 = 𝐹 × 𝑇 hold good
As 𝐹 = [𝑀𝐿𝑇 −2 ] = constant
∴ 𝐿 ∝ 𝑇2 25. (1)
𝐿 𝑇2 𝐹𝑙 𝐹
∴ 𝑃=𝐹× =𝐹× =𝐹×𝑇 𝑌 = 𝐴∆𝑙 𝑜𝑟 ∆𝑙 ∝ 𝑟2
𝑇 𝑇
or 𝑃 ∝ 𝑇 ∆𝑙2 𝐹 𝑟2
Or ∆𝑙1
= 𝐹2 × 𝑟12
1 2
∆𝑙2
18. (2) Or = 2×2×2=8
∆𝑙1

𝑚 Or ∆𝑙2 = 8∆𝑙1 = 8 × 1 𝑚𝑚 = 8 𝑚𝑚
M.I. of block about 𝑥 axis, 𝐼𝑥 = (𝑏 2 + 𝑡 2 )
12
𝑚
M.I. of block about 𝑦 axis, 𝐼𝑦 = 12 (𝑙 2 + 𝑡 2 ) 26. (2)
𝑚 3 1 9
M.I. of block about 𝑧 axis, 𝐼𝑧 = 12 (𝑙 2 + 𝑏 2 ) +
=
As l > b > t ∴ Iz > Iy > Ix  K Y
1 9 3 1 9 3
= = or = − = 0  K =
K Y  K 3 
27. (2) 35. (3)
Work done =
1
𝐹 × ∆𝑙 =
1
𝑀𝑔𝑙 𝑃𝑉 𝛾 = 𝐾 or 𝑃𝛾𝑉 𝛾−1 𝑑𝑉 + 𝑑𝑃. 𝑉 𝛾 = 0
2 2 𝑑𝑃 𝑑𝑉 𝑑𝑃 𝑑𝑉
⇒ 𝑃 = −𝛾 𝑉 or 𝑃 × 100 = −𝛾 ( 𝑉 × 100)
28. (4) = −1.4 × 5 = 7%
Tension in spring 𝑇 = upthrust – weight of sphere
= 𝑉𝜎𝑔 − 𝑉𝜌𝑔 = 𝑉𝜂𝜌𝑔 − 𝑉𝜌𝑔 [As 𝜎 = 𝜂𝜌] 36. (4)
= (𝜂 − 1)𝑉𝜌𝑔 = (𝜂 − 1)𝑚𝑔 Work done = Area under curve
6𝑃 ×3𝑉
= 1 1 = 9 𝑃1 𝑉1
2
29. (3)
P1 V1 = P2V2 37. (1)
4 4 ∵ 𝜃1 < 𝜃2 ⇒ 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃1 < 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃2
 ( P0 + hg )  r 3 = P0  (2r )3
3 3 𝑉 𝑉
⇒( ) <( )
Where, h = depth of lake 𝑇 1 𝑇 2
𝑉 1
Hg Form 𝑃𝑉 = 𝑛𝑅𝑇; 𝑇 ∝ 𝑃
 h g = 7 P0  h = 7  = 7H
g 1 1
Hence (𝑃) < (𝑃) ⇒ 𝑃1 > 𝑃2
1 2
30. (2)
𝑃𝜋𝑟 4 𝑉 𝑟 4 38. (2)
𝑉= ⇒ 𝑉2 = (𝑟2 )
8𝜂𝑙 1 1 𝛾 = 7/5 for a diatomic gas
110 4
⇒ 𝑉2 = 𝑉1 ( ) = 𝑉1 (1.1)4 = 1.4641𝑉 39. (2)
100
∆𝑉 𝑉 −𝑉 1.4641𝑉−𝑉 Heat added to helium during expansion
𝑉
= 2𝑉 1 = 𝑉
= 0.46 or 46% 3
𝐻 = 𝑛𝐶𝑉 ∆𝑇 = 8 × 𝑅 × 30
2
3
31. (1) (𝐶𝑉 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑔𝑎𝑠 = 𝑅)
2
An opaque body does not transmit any radiation, = 360 𝑅
hence transmission coefficient of an opaque body = 360 × 8.31 𝐽 (𝑅 = 8.31 𝐽 𝑚𝑜𝑙 −1 − 𝐾 −1 )
is zero ≈ 3000 J

32. (2) 40. (1)

Wien’s displacement law is given by Root mean square velocity (𝑣𝑟𝑚𝑠 ), given by
𝜆𝑚 𝑇 = 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 (say 𝑏) 3RT
Given, b = Wien’s constant = 2.93 × 10−3 𝑚 − 𝐾 vrms =
𝜆𝑚 = 2.93 × 10−10 𝑚
M
Substituting the values, we obtain where 𝑅 is gas constant, 𝑇 the temperature and 𝑀
−3 molecular weight.
b 2.93 10
T= = = 107 K Given, T1 = 27℃ = 273 + 27 = 300 K,
m 2.93 10 −10
T2 = 327℃ = 327 + 273 = 600 K
( vrms )1 300 1
33. (3)  = =
Equivalent thermal conductivity of the compound, ( vrms )2 600 2
slab,
 (𝑣𝑟𝑚𝑠 )2 = √2 (𝑣𝑟𝑚𝑠 )1
l +l l +l 2l 4
K eq = 1 2 = = = K Hence, rms speed increases √2 times.
l1 l2 l l 3l 3
+ +
K1 K 2 K 2 K 2K 41. (4)
34. (1) To conserve linear momentum, forces can act on a
Heat absorbed by the system at constant pressure. system but their vector sum should be zero.
𝑄 = 𝑛𝑐𝑝 ∆𝑇
Change in internal energy ∆𝑈 = 𝑛𝑐𝑣 ∆𝑇 42. (4)
𝑊 = 𝑄 − ∆𝑈 Gases inside the rocket are pushed backwards.
𝑊 𝑄 − ∆𝑈 ∆𝑈
∴ = =1−
𝑄 𝑄 𝑄
𝑛𝑐𝑣 ∆𝑇 𝑐𝑣 1
=1− = 1 − = (1 − )
𝑛𝑐𝑝 ∆𝑇 𝑐𝑝 𝛾
43. (1) 48. (3)
The correct option is A Statement -1 is true,
statement -2 is true, and statement-2 is correct (A) | A + B |= A2 + B 2 + 2 AB cos 
explanation of statement -1. Here, |A = |B| = x and  = 60°
If it is a completely inelastic collision, then
 |A + B| = 3x
m1v1 + m2v2 = m1v + m2v
m v + m2 v2 (B) | A − B |= A2 + B 2 − 2 AB cos  = x
 v= 1 1
m1 + m2
x2
p12 p22 (C) A  B = AB cos  =
KE = + 2
2m1 2m2 3 2
(D) | A  B |= AB sin  = x
2
As p1 and p2 both simultaneously cannot be zero, Hence, A → III, B → II, C → IV, D → I
total KE cannot be lost.
49. (3)
44. (3) Total distance travelled = s
Slope is negative. Therefore, velocity is negative.
s/3 s/3 s/3
Velocity is increasing in magnitude along -ve Total time taken = + +
x-direction. Therefore, acceleration also has to be 10 20 60
negative. s s s 10s s
= + + = =
30 60 180 180 18
45. (3)
totaldistance travelled
Dimensions for energy and volume are different Averagespeed =
but energy divided by volume can give us a total timte taken
quantity (which will not be dimensionless, but s
will represent Energy Density) = = 18km/ h
s / 18
[NCERT Class 11th, Page No. 042]
46. (4)
 Co− efficient of t 2 50. (3)
v= = = For an organ pipe open at one end,
k Co− efficient of x 0.01
3v
= 200 cm/sec. Frequency of 1st overtone n1 =
4l1
47. (4) For the organ pipe open at both ends,
Q1 = msT = 20  0.53  20 = 212 → (IV) 3v
Q2 = mL = 20  80 = 1600 → (I) Frequency of 3rd harmonic, n2 =
2l2
Q3 = msT = 20  1  100 = 2000 → (II)
Q4 = mL = 20  540 = 10800 → (III) As n1 = n2
[NCERT Class 11th, Page No. 213, 214] 3v 3v l 2 1
 = or 1 = =
4l1 2l2 l2 4 2
Sample Paper-01 Class 11th NEET (2024)

CHEMISTRY
ANSWER KEY
1. (2) 26. (2)
2. (4) 27. (4)
3. (4) 28. (3)
4. (1) 29. (1)
5. (1) 30. (1)
6. (1) 31. (1)
7. (4) 32. (1)
8. (2) 33. (2)
9. (4) 34. (1)
10. (3) 35. (1)
11. (3) 36. (4)
12. (2) 37. (3)
13. (4) 38. (1)
14. (1) 39. (2)
15. (4) 40. (3)
16. (2) 41. (4)
17. (2) 42. (4)
18. (2) 43. (2)
19. (1) 44. (2)
20. (2) 45. (2)
21. (1) 46. (2)
22. (3) 47. (4)
23. (1) 48. (2)
24. (2) 49. (1)
25. (3) 50. (4)
 HINTS AND SOLUTION
1. (2) 5. (1)
6 5
Let 100 g of hydrogen and 400 g of oxygen are 17Cl (1s²2s²2p 3s²3p ) has the highest electron

present. affinity.
The molar masses of hydrogen and oxygen are
6. (1)
2 g/mol and 32 g/mol respectively. Cs+ has biggest radius as ionic radius increases
The number of moles of hydrogen present are down the group.
100
= 50 mol. 7. (4)
2
The number of moles of oxygen present are Radius of n = 2 orbit
400 = r1 × n2 = 0.53 Å × 22 = 2.12 Å
= 12.5 mol.
32
8. (2)
The molar ratio of the two gases in the mixture is Radial nodes = n – l – 1= 4 – 1 – 1 = 2
50 :12.5 or 4:1 nodal planes = l =1

2. (4) 9. (4)
1 mole of a gas at STP occupies a volume of Na2SO4.nH2O
22.4L. molar mass = (142 + 18n)
12.6
15 L of gas corresponds to 15 L /22.4L mass of water =  (142 + 18n)
= 0.67moles. 26.8
12.6
18n =  (142 + 18n)
3. (4) 26.8
n=7
1
Ionic radius of cations 
charge 10. (3)
And Ar have vander waal radius in it which is NO2+
largest in its period. 1
H = [V + M – C + A]
1 2
size of cation  1
charge = [5 + 0 – 1 + 0]
2
= 2  sp  linear
4. (1)
3SrCl2 + 2K3PO4 → 6KCl + Sr3(PO4)2 11. (3)
Given 0.3 0.2 - - Basic nature of oxides is directly proportional to
mole metallic nature of elements.
For SrCl2
0.1
12. (2)
Given mole 0.3 Graphite is the purest and thermodynamically the
= = 0.1
Stoichemetry coefficient 3 most stable form of carbon.
For K3PO4
13. (4)
0.1
Given mole 0.2 The state of hybridisation of Sn in SnCl2 is sp2.
= = 0.1 Therefore, SnCl2 has angular or bent shape.
Stoichemetry coefficient 2
Sn
So, 2 moles of K3PO4 formed = 6 mole of KCl
Cl Cl
6
∴ 1 mole of K3PO4 formed = mole of KCl The C atom of NCO– has undergoes sp
2 hybridisation giving NCO– a linear structure
6 CS2 also has a linear structure due to sp
∴ 0.2 mole of K3PO4 formed =  0.2 hybridisation of C atom, S = C = S.
2 (–)
= 0.6 mole of KCl N C O
14. (1) 21. (1)
According to Fajan’s rule - Greater the charge on G==  G (products) –  G (reactants)
the cation, the greater the covalent character of the f f
ionic bond. = 2 × (1.3) – (0 + 0)
AlCl3 — Αl3+, smallest size and highest charge = 2.6 – 0 = 2.6 k J mol–1
density.
22. (3)
15. (4) H2O → Neutral
CH4 : sp3 (25% s character) Na2O → Basic
XeO3: sp3 (25% s character) ZnO → Amphoteric
BCl3: sp2 (33.33% s character) SO3 → Acidic
NO2+ : sp (50% s character)
23. (1)
16. (2) In BF3, boron is sp2 hybridised, so it is trigonal
planar. In NF3, nitrogen is sp3 hybridised due to
the presence of one lone pair which distorts the
structure slightly and becomes pyramidal from
tetrahedral.

24. (2)
Only helium is inert gas.
17. (2)
Dipole moment is a vector quantity it’s direction
25. (3)
is from lower electronegative element to higher
electronegative element.

18. (2)
Between Cl and F, Cl has higher electron gain
enthalpy then the F. Since the incoming electron
experiences a greater force of repulsion because of
small size of F-atom. Similar is true in case of O o-hydroxy benzoic acid p-hydroxybenzoic acid
and S, i.e. the electron gain enthalpy of S is higher p-hydroxy benzoic acid contains intermolecular
as compared to O due to its small size. Thus, the H-bonding while o-hydroxy benzoic acid contains
correct order of electron gain enthalpy of given intramolecular H-bonding.
elements is O < S < F < Cl
26. (2)
19. (1) Na2B4O7 + 5H2O + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 4H3BO3
2C6H6(l) + 15O2(g) → 12CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)
∆ng = – 3 27. (4)
∆H – ∆E = – 3RT Self-ionization of water is an endothermic
−3  8.314  298 reaction- H2O(l) H+(aq) + OH−(aq) H > 0
= = – 7.432 kJ
1000 Thus Reason is correct.
pH = − log[H+] = − log√Kw As forward reaction
20. (2) is endothermic; values of Kw will increase on
increasing the temperature. Hence pH will
(–393.5) (–110.5) (–241.8)
decrease. Thus, Assertion is false.
CO2(g) + H2(g) → CO(g) + H2O(g) is
standard enthalpy change ∆H°
= – 110.5 – 241.8 + 393.5
= 41.2kJ
28. (3) 36. (4)
Correct statement; In case of noble gases atomic Internal energy includes translation, rotational,
radii are expressed in terms of Vander Waal’s vibrational, electronic, and nuclear energy. But it
does not include gravitational pull.
radii.
Melting point decreases down the group. 37. (3)
CH2 = CH – C = N
29. (1) (sp2) (sp2) (sp)
Glass is soluble in HF and formed H2SiF6 and
H2O. 38. (1)
SiO2 + 6HF → H2SiF6 + 2H2O. R – I > R – Br > R – Cl
Bond length 
Bond energy 
30. (1)
Reactivity 
At equilibrium, all properties of solution
(i.e. chemical composition of eq. mixture) With increase in atomic size of halide group, bond
length increases however, bond energy get
becomes constant.
decreases and reactivity increases.
31. (1) 39. (2)
PCl5(g) PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)
Initial mole 1 0 0
Conc. at equilibrium 1-x x x 4-Methylcyclobut-2-en-1-ol
Total mole of PCl3 = 0.7
0.7
Concentration = = 0.14
5
40. (3)
x2 0.7  0.7 49 In Wurtz reaction the simplest alkane which can
Kc = = =
(1 − x)V 0.3  5 150 be prepared is C2H6, and it gives product with
even number of carbon atoms.
dryether
32. (1) CH3Br + 2Na + BrCH3 ⎯⎯⎯⎯ →
With increase in temperature, value of Kc CH3 − CH3 + 2NaBr
increases so, the reaction is endothermic. ethane
T  Kc   Endothermic 41. (4)
H Br H H H CH2 CH CH2 CH2 CH3
33. (2) HC C C C C H [Less stable]
The oxidation number of O in H2O2 is − 1. It can
either increases to zero in O2 or decreases to − 2 in H H H H H CH2 CH CH CH2 CH3
H2O. Therefore, H2O2 can act both as an oxidizing [More stable]
as well as a reducing agent. (Zaitsev’s Rule)
Most substituted product will be most stable
34. (1) therefore the most favoured.
BrO3− ⎯⎯
→ Br2
+5 0
42. (4)
(V.f.)BrO3− = 5
CH2 CH2 CH2 CH2

M
 Eq wt =
5 OCH3
OCH3 + M NO2 – M
35 (1)
(A) (B ) (D)
AgCl Ag + + Cl− Stability = B > C > A > D
S S S

Ksp = S2  S = K sp  S = 10−10 =10 −5 43. (2)

Be2+ and Li+ both ions contains 2 e– hence these
are isoelectronics.
44. (2) 49. (1)
CH3 CH CH CH3 Given is a solution of 1M NaCl and 1M HCl,
[2-butene] where NaCl is a salt of strong acid and a strong
HBr CH3 CH CH3 CH3
[EAR] base & HCl is a strong acid.
Br When equimolar amounts of them are mixed
[Due to chiral carbon mirror
Image is possible. So number together, they do not form a buffer because a
of product is 2.] strong acid and salt of the strong acid does not
form the buffer. The solution of 1 M NaCl and
45. (2) 1 M HCl cannot resist the change in pH when acid
In this method a known weight of organic
or base are added to it.
compound is heated with fuming nitric acid in the
presence of AgNO3 in a hard glass tube called Also, the mixture is strongly acidic because, upon
carius tube. hydrolysis, NaCl gives NaOH and HCl, and HCl
% of Halogen (x) = is also present there. So, there is twice the amount
At.wt.of X  wt.of Ag X of HCl as compared to NaOH. This renders the
 100
M.wt of Ag X  wt.of organic compound solution acidic in nature. Hence, the pH of the
solution will be less than 7.
46. (2)
s-character of C–H bond is higher in acetylene 50. (4)
because it is sp hybridized, due to which E. N. of HF has the highest boiling point among hydrogen
C increases, hence acidic strength increases.
halides because it has the strongest hydrogen
47. (4) bonding.
Free-radical elimination reaction. In HF, there is a high electronegativity difference
between H and F, thus they form strong
48. (2) intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Number of moles = V/Vm= 11.2/22.4 mol
given mass
Mol. wt. of gas =
no.of moles
32  22.4
= = 64g
11.2
Mol. wt. of SOx = 32 + 16x = 64  x = 2
Sample Paper-01 Class 11th NEET (2024)

BOTANY
ANSWER KEY
1. (1) 26. (4)
2. (2) 27. (3)
3. (4) 28. (2)
4. (3) 29. (2)
5. (4) 30. (3)
6. (4) 31. (4)
7. (1) 32. (4)
8. (1) 33. (2)
9. (4) 34. (4)
10. (1) 35. (1)
11. (2) 36. (1)
12. (3) 37. (4)
13. (4) 38. (2)
14. (4) 39. (4)
15. (4) 40. (1)
16. (3) 41. (1)
17. (1) 42. (2)
18. (2) 43. (3)
19. (3) 44. (4)
20. (2) 45. (3)
21. (4) 46. (4)
22. (2) 47. (1)
23. (3) 48. (4)
24. (1) 49. (2)
25. (4) 50. (4)
 HINTS AND SOLUTION
1. (1) membranes and unique cell wall components like
Family = Solanaceae pseudopeptidoglycan or other distinct molecules,
Kingdom = plantae which set them apart from eubacteria. Eubacteria,
Order = Polymoniales on the other hand, typically have cell walls made
Species = tuberosum of peptidoglycan and different lipid structures in
Genus = Solanum their cell membranes. These differences in cell
membrane and wall composition reflect the
2. (2) evolutionary divergence between these two groups
In biological terms, a species is defined as a group of prokaryotes.
of individual organisms with fundamental
similarities that are capable of interbreeding to 7. (1)
produce fertile offspring in nature. When two Bacteria typically contain circular DNA molecules
different species breed together, the offspring are known as plasmids, which are separate from their
typically sterile, and such matings do not result in main chromosomal DNA. This circular DNA is
fertile offspring in the wild. This is one of the key one of the characteristics of bacterial genomes.
criteria for defining distinct species.
8. (1)
3. (4) Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused
"Subfamily" is a category that falls below the by viruses, not bacteria. Cholera, tetanus, and
level of "Family" and is more specific than typhoid are indeed bacterial infections caused by
"Family." It is not commonly used in the standard Vibrio cholerae, Clostridium tetani, and
biological classification hierarchy. The other Salmonella typhi, respectively.
options (Species, Class, and Phylum) are all well-
established and commonly used categories in 9. (4)
taxonomy. The natural system of classification is based on
both morphology (the physical characteristics of
4. (3) organisms) and affinities (evolutionary
Hilum is a scar seen on the seed coat through relationships between organisms).
which the developing seeds are attached to the
fruit.
10. (1)
5. (4) (A) Agar - (I) Gelidium, Gracillaria
Carl Linnaeus' system of classification is (B) Algin - (II) Brown algae
considered an artificial system because it is based (C) Carrageen - (III) Red algae
on a few easily observable external morphological (D) Chlorella and Spirulina - (IV) Single-cell
characteristics and does not take into account the protein, used as food supplements by space
evolutionary relationships or phylogeny among
travellers
organisms. It is primarily focused on organizing
and categorizing species based on shared physical So, the correct option is:
similarities and differences rather than on their (A) – (I); (B) – (II); (C) – (III); (D) – (IV)
evolutionary history. This system is useful for
identifying and naming organisms but does not 11. (2)
reflect their evolutionary relatedness. Leaves of gymnosperms are well adapted to
withstand extremes of temperature, humidity and
6. (4) wind. In Cycas the pinnate leaves persist for a few
One of the main differences between eubacteria years. In Cycas stems are unbranched. In Pinus
and archaebacteria is the composition of their cell male or female cones are borne on the same tree.
membranes and cell walls. Archaebacteria have
cell membranes and cell walls with different
chemicals, such as ether-linked lipids in their cell
12. (3) 22. (2)
Sex organs in bryophytes are multicellular and (a) – Stipule; (b) – Axillary bud; (c) – Leaf base;
jacketed. (d) – Petiole; (e) – Lamina

13. (4) 23. (3)

All of the given statements are true about Neem (Azadirachta indica) has pinnately
bryophytes. They are thalloid or leafy, they compound leaves, meaning that it consists of
contain chloroplasts, and they possess archegonia. multiple leaflets arranged along a central midrib.
However, the leaflets in a pinnately compound
14. (4) leaf do not touch the midrib (Rachis) at many
Many species of Porphyra, Laminaria, and places. Instead, they are attached to the midrib by
Sargassum are used as food. Agar is indeed used individual petiolules.
in microbiology and food preparation. Algae have
various uses and benefits for humans. 24. (1)
Presence of one cotyledon is a defining feature of
15. (4) monocot. Out of the given examples ‘Wheat and
"Bentham and Hooker," is not the proponent of maize’ both are monocot.
the Phylogenetic system of classification. They
are known for their work on the natural system of 25. (4)
classification, which is a different system from the The embryo is made up of a radicle, embryonal
Phylogenetic system. axis, and one or two cotyledons, depending on
whether it's a monocot or dicot embryo.
16. (3)
Karyotaxonomy is based on the "number of 26. (4)
chromosomes." Floral features are represented in the summarized
form as both a floral formula and a floral diagram.
17. (1)
Haustorial roots are exceptional to plants like 27. (3)
Cuscuta, which is a parasitic plant. Secondary meristems do not give birth to primary
permanent tissues. Primary permanent tissues are
18. (2) formed from primary meristems, such as the
The primary roots and its branches constitute the apical meristem. Secondary meristems are
taproot system. Fibrous roots are observed in responsible for adding growth in width through
wheat plants, whereas tap roots are observed in
the production of secondary tissues like secondary
mustard plants. - This statement is correct.
xylem and secondary phloem.
19. (3)
Stems can bear both terminal buds (at the tip of 28. (2)
the stem) and axillary buds (in the leaf axils). Neurospora is extensively used in biochemical
These axillary buds have the potential to develop and genetical studies. Mycelium is branched and
into branches or flowers. septate. The asexual spores are conidia produced
exogenously on the special mycelium called
20. (2) conidiophores.
The interphase nucleus has a loose and indistinct
network of nucleoprotein fibres called chromatin, 29. (2)
but during different stages of cell division, cells When it can be divided into two similar halves
show ’structured chromosomes" in place of the only in one particular vertical plane, it is
nucleus. zygomorphic, e.g, pea, gulmohur, bean, Cassia.

21. (4) 30. (3)

"Epipodium" is indeed an alternate term for Red algae produces hydrocolloid ‘caragreen’.
"lamina" in botanical terminology. e.g; Porphyra and Gelidium.
31. (4) 37. (4)
Casparian strips are made up of suberin and found The longest and shortest phases of mitosis are:
as depositions in the endodermis of plant roots. Prophase and anaphase. Respectively
These strips play a crucial role in controlling the
movement of water and solutes into the vascular 38. (2)
system of the plant. If cells with 20 bivalents undergo meiosis I, they
start with 20 pairs of chromatids. So, after meiosis
32. (4) I, there will be 40 chromatids in each nucleus.
All of the provided statements are accurate:
Anything less than a complete structure of a cell 39. (4)
does not ensure independent living. Diakinesis is characterized by all of the mentioned
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek was the first to see and features:
describe a living cell. (1) Condensation of chromosomes.
Robert Brown discovered the cell nucleus. (2) Assemblage of the spindle fibers.
(3) Disappearance of the nucleolus and nuclear
33. (2) membrane.
The correct arrangement is with the polar heads
facing outward, towards the aqueous environment, 40. (1)
and the hydrophobic tails facing inward, away (a) Bivalents are sometimes referred to as tetrads
from the aqueous environment. This arrangement because they consist of two homologous
is known as the lipid bilayer structure of the cell chromosomes, each with two sister
membrane. chromatids, making a total of four
chromatids.
34. (4) (b) A bivalent indeed means 4 chromatids and 2
The Golgi apparatus, also known as the Golgi centromeres, as explained in (a).
complex or dictyosome, is involved in packaging, (c) As mentioned in (a), a bivalent consists of 2
modifying, and sorting proteins and lipids for homologous chromosomes, each with two
transport within or outside of the cell. So, the sister chromatids.
correct answer is: (d) Bivalents typically form during the zygotene
(4) Packages and modifies proteins. stage of meiosis.
So, all of the statements (a), (b), (c), and (d) are
35. (1) correct regarding bivalents.
Lysosomes are organelles known as the "cell's
stomach" or "garbage disposal" because they 41. (1)
contain hydrolytic enzymes that can break down Chemotaxonomy is a branch of taxonomy which
various cellular waste materials and debris, acting deals with chemical constituents of plant.
as intracellular scavengers.
42. (2)
36. (1) Root cap protects the root meristem from the
The correct statements are: friction of the soil.
(a) In the 24-hour average duration of the cell Meristematic zone cells are small and thin walled.
cycle of a human cell, cell division proper
lasts for only about an hour. 43. (3)
(b) Interphase lasts more than 95% of the Joseph Priestley's experiment concluded that both
duration of the cell cycle. (1) burning candle removes air (specifically
So, the correct answer is: oxygen), and (2) mint plant restores the air
(1) (a) and (b) (oxygen production through photosynthesis).
44. (4) 48. (4)
Photosynthesis will not take place in this setup Fermentation has various industrial and culinary
because intact chloroplasts are needed for the applications, including:
process. While the student has provided
(a) Production of alcohol in the brewing
chlorophyll, light, and water, the setup lacks the
appropriate cellular structures like intact industry.
chloroplasts that are found in plant cells. (b) Making of dough in the baking industry.
Chloroplasts are the organelles where (c) Curing of tea and tobacco.
photosynthesis occurs, and they contain the (d) Production of vinegar by acetic acid bacteria.
necessary enzymes and structures for the process.
Chloroplasts are not present in soda water, so 49. (2)
photosynthesis cannot proceed as expected.
Aestivation is the arrangements of accessory floral
45. (3) organs (sepals or petals) in relation to one another
The root apex, shoot apex and many other regions in floral bud. It may be of open, valvate, twisted
consists meristematic tissue. By mitotic divisions or imbricate type. In imbricate aestivation there is
of the meristematic cells new cells are produced. an irregular overlapping of petals or sepals by one
These cells have cellulosic cells walls, contains another.
large nucleus and rich in protoplasm. It is called Cassia, gulmohar, etc., show imbricate aestivation.
the phase of cell formation or cell division.

46. (4) 50. (4)

Increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in Vascular bundles in monocotyledons are
the environment, especially in controlled considered closed because cambium is absent.
environments like greenhouses, can indeed
enhance the productivity of many plants,
including tomatoes and bell peppers. This process
is known as CO2 enrichment and is a common
practice in agriculture to boost crop yields.

47. (1)
Krebs' cycle also known as TCA cycle or citric
acid cycle, is a common pathway of oxidative
breakdown of carbohydrates, fatty acids and
amino acids. Amino acids enter the Krebs' cycle
directly as glutamate (for -Ketoglutarate) and
aspartate (for oxaloacetate) after their
deamination. Fats produce fatty acids and
glycerol. Glycerol is phosphorylated and oxidized
to form glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate. Fatty acids
undergo -oxidation to produce acetyl CoA.
Acetyl CoA enters Krebs' cycle.
Sample Paper-01 Class 11th NEET (2024)

ZOOLOGY
ANSWER KEY
1. (1) 26. (2)
2. (2) 27. (4)
3. (2) 28. (3)
4. (3) 29. (4)
5. (1) 30. (4)
6. (4) 31. (1)
7. (1) 32. (3)
8. (4) 33. (3)
9. (4) 34. (4)
10. (1) 35. (3)
11. (2) 36. (2)
12. (3) 37. (3)
13. (2) 38. (3)
14. (4) 39. (4)
15. (3) 40. (2)
16. (3) 41. (1)
17. (2) 42. (4)
18. (3) 43. (2)
19. (4) 44. (2)
20. (4) 45. (4)
21. (3) 46. (2)
22. (3) 47. (3)
23. (2) 48. (3)
24. (3) 49. (2)
25. (1) 50. (1)
1. (1) 11. (2)
Given diagrammatic sectional view of: Lipids belong to the macromolecule group.
(a) Coelomate – e.g.,annelids, molluscs,
arthropods, echinoderms 12. (3)
(b) Pseudocoelomate – e.g., aschelminthes X – axis → Temperature
(c) Acoelomate – e.g., platyhelminthes Y – axis → Enzymatic activity

2. (2) 13. (2)

In some animals, the body is externally and Neophron (Vulture) is a bird bears hollow and
internally divided into segments with a serial pneumatic bones.
repetition of at least some organs and the
phenomenon is known as metamerism. 14. (4)
Smooth muscle fibres are non-striated and
3. (2) involuntary in nature and are present in the wall of
Characteristic feature of Echinodermata is spiny blood vessels, uterus, gall bladder and alimentary
skin and radial symmetry. canal etc.

4. (3) 15. (3)

Crocodiles are cold blooded and have four Protein - This is a polymer made up of amino
chambered hearts. acids linked by peptide bonds.
Unsaturated fatty acid - These have one or more
5. (1) C=C double bonds in their hydrocarbon chain.
Diaphragm, four chambered heart, lungs are Nucleic acid - These are polymers made up of
mammalian characters. nucleotides linked by phosphodiester bonds.
Polysaccharide - These are polymers made up of
6. (4) monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds
Endocrine glands secrete a variety of hormones
only. 16. (3)
During forced expiration, actively contracting
7. (1) muscles include internal intercostal and
Tight junction prevents leaking of substances abdominal muscles.
across a tissue.
17. (2)
8. (4) Each cerebral hemisphere is divided into 4 lobes
Cartilage is present in the tip of nose, outer ear by sulci.
joints, between adjacent bones of the vertebral
column. 18. (3)
The cerebrum wraps around a structure called
9. (4) thalamus, which is a major coordinating centre for
Curcumin is a drug. sensory and motor signalling.
19. (4)
10. (1)
All given statements are true for RBC.
In a protein, amino acids are linked by a peptide
bond, which is formed by the reaction of –COOH 20. (4)
group of one amino acid with –NH2 group of next Blood differs from real connective tissue because
amino acid. plasma of blood is not entirely secreted by blood
cells, blood corpuscles are not formed in blood
and fibres are absent in blood.
21. (3) 32. (3)
Mammals are said to have double circulation. PRL → Mammary glands
It means blood circulates twice through the heart. TSH → Thyroid hormone
ACTH → Glucocorticoids
22. (3) LH and FSH → Gonadotropins
Hormone renin is produced from juxta glomerular
apparatus (JGA). 33. (3)
Thymosin – Promotes production of antibodies to
23. (2) provide humoral immunity also.
Mechanism of juxta glomerular apparatus (JGA)
in the correct order: 34. (4)
c →a→b →d→e Antagonistic hormones are those pairs of
hormones that have opposite effects on one
24. (3) another.
The effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on the Antagonistic hormones are insulin and glucagon,
kidney is to increase the permeability of the distal calcitonin and parathormone.
nephron to water.
35. (3)
25. (1) The secretin promotes the release of water and
Binding of Ca2+ with troponin in skeletal muscles bicarbonates ions in pancreatic juice.
leads to the exposure of the binding site for
36. (2)
myosin on the filament actin.
Above characters belong to Dogfish, Sawfish,
Torpedo and Trygon.
26. (2)
Smooth muscle fibres are spindle-shaped, 37. (3)
unbranched, non-striated, uninucleate and Muscle fibre tapers at both ends in smooth muscle
involuntary. not in bicep or skeletal muscle.

27. (4) 38. (3)

Apoenzyme is an enzymatically inactive protein
Clavicle is long S-shaped bone with 2 curvatures.
part of an enzyme.

28. (3) 39. (4)

Nodes of Ranvier are the gaps between two Vital capacity includes ERV, TV and IRV.
adjacent myelin sheaths. Vital capacity is the maximum volume of air a
person can breathe in after a forced expiration or
29. (4) the maximum volume of air a person can breathe
out after a forced inspiration.
All the given statements are true for sodium- Total volume of air a person can inspire after a
potassium pumps. normal expiration is termed as inspiratory
capacity (IC).
30. (4) ERV, RV, IRV and TV comprise total lung
PNS is divided into : capacity.
(1) Somatic neural system and autonomic neural
system 40. (2)
During coagulation of blood, an enzyme complex
thrombokinase helps in the conversion of
31. (1) prothrombin (present in plasma) into thrombin.
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is Thrombin further helps in the conversion of
correct explanation of assertion. inactive fibrinogens into fibrins which form a
network of threads.
41. (1) 47. (3)
Angina is acute chest pain when the blood Chemical synapses pass electrical signal between
circulation to the heart is reduced. Persons with cells with the use of acetylcholine.
blood group AB can accept blood from any person
with any blood group under the ABO system. 48. (3)
Length of A band remains unchanged during
42. (4) muscle contraction.
Hypertension is caused by vasoconstriction which Actin filaments slide towards A-band.
results in increased resistance to blood flow. Length of sarcomere decreases during muscle
contraction.
43. (2) Length of I-band decreases during muscle
Podocytes – Create slit pores for filtration of contraction.
blood into Bowman’s capsule.
49. (2)
44. (2) Sequence of action of work of FSH is
Steps of dialysis are: (a) → (c) → (b) → (d)
(d) → (b) → (e) → (f) → (c) → (a)
50. (1)
45. (4) All statements are correct.
Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles.

46. (2)
11th and 12th pairs of ribs are floating ribs in all
humans.