List of top Questions asked in CUET (PG)

In mass spectrometry, Resolution power $R$ (the ability to differentiate between two masses) is best represented as: (where $m$ = nominal mass at which peak occurs and $\Delta m$ = mass difference between two resolved peaks)

Which of the following affect composting of organic materials? A. Presence of Bacteria B. Moisture Content C. Presence of Fungi D. Presence of Viruses E. Availability of Oxygen

Match the pathogens with their associated diseases:

List I	List II
A. Threadworm --- III. Strongyloidiasis B. Cryptosporidium species --- IV. Diarrhea C. Roundworm --- I. Ascariasis D. Whipworm --- II. Trichuriasis	III. Strongyloidiasis IV. Diarrhea I. Ascariasis II. Trichuriasis

Which of the following methods of separation are applicable to Liquid Chromatography (LC)? A. Liquid--liquid B. Size exclusion C. Gas--solid D. Ion exchange E. Affinity

A sound of very low intensity, even if it is not causing any physiological harm to an individual, can be a case of noise pollution. Any sound, irrespective of loudness, which causes psychological effects in individuals is considered as a case of noise pollution. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Arrange the following waste/materials in increasing order of their energy content in terms of Higher Heating Value (HHV) in kJ/kg: A. Natural Gas B. Rubber C. Plastics (mixed) D. Mixed paper E. Mixed/Waste food

Match the mineral groups with examples:

List I	List II
A. Oxide --- IV. Quartz B. Silicate --- II. Feldspar C. Carbonate --- I. Siderite D. Sulphide --- III. Galena	IV. Quartz II. Feldspar I. Siderite III. Galena

Which of the following are not criteria pollutants under NAAQS in India? A. CO$_2$ B. O$_3$ C. CFC D. CO E. NH$_3$

Average salinity of sea water is approximately _____.

Two Stage Catalytic Convertors are used in vehicles for _____ in tail end emissions.

Rainwater having a pH of less than 5.6 is considered as acidic rainwater. Dissolution of CO$_2$ in rainwater brings down the pH of rainwater from 7 to 5.6 under natural environmental conditions. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Which of the following are Green House Gases (GHGs)? A. Methane B. Nitrogen dioxide C. Sulphur hexafluoride D. Water vapour E. Ozone

The process by which organisms take up and retain a contaminant through multiple exposure routes, that depend on rate of intake and elimination of the contaminant, is best referred to as:

BOD, demand of dissolved oxygen by microbes to disintegrate biologically degradable waste in water, follows:

Thinning of ozone layer due to catalytic destruction of stratospheric ozone is more prominent over north pole (Arctic) compared to south pole (Antarctica). The direct emission of CFCs (ozone depleting substances) in stratosphere are more in northern hemisphere compared to those in southern hemisphere of the Earth. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Which of the following are the primary sources of usable energy? A. Solar energy B. Geothermal energy C. Fossil fuels D. Hydro/wind energy E. Lunar energy

Arrange the following coal types in decreasing order of their oxygen, hydrogen and moisture contents: A. Lignite B. Peat C. Bituminous D. Anthracite

Tropospheric ozone is an important ingredient of photochemical smog. London smog event was an example of oxidising smog formed by photochemical reaction in troposphere. Which of the following is most appropriate?

Mission Life was introduced by India in Conference Of Parties (COP) _____ under UNFCCC in the year _____ at _____.

Match the mineral groups with examples:

List I	List II
A. Oxide --- IV. Quartz B. Silicate --- II. Feldspar C. Carbonate --- I. Siderite D. Sulphide --- III. Galena	IV. Quartz II. Feldspar I. Siderite III. Galena

Arrange the following processes of recombinant DNA Technology in a correct sequence: A. Amplification of Gene of Interest using PCR B. Isolation of genetic material (DNA) C. Obtaining foreign gene product D. Insertion of Recombinant DNA into host cell/organism E. Cutting of DNA at specific locations

Since DNA fragments are negatively charged molecules, they can be separated by forcing them to move towards the Anode under electric field through a medium in Gel Electrophoresis. The separated DNA fragments can be visualized only after staining in Ethidium bromide followed by exposure to UV radiation. Which of the following is most appropriate?

What is the advantage of immobilisation of enzymes and whole cell for industrial production of products?

The lytic cycle in the transduction process refers to:

Match the following:

List I	List II
A. Biofilm --- IV. A layer of organic matter and microorganisms formed by the attachment and proliferation of bacteria B. Glycocalyx --- I. Bacterial extracellular polymer that creates a visible slimy layer on solid surface C. Red tides --- III. Algal bloom composed of red pigmented dinoflagellates D. Coliform bacteria --- II. Gram negative non spore forming Bacilli usually found in the intestine	IV. A layer of organic matter and microorganisms formed by the attachment and proliferation of bacteria I. Bacterial extracellular polymer that creates a visible slimy layer on solid surface III. Algal bloom composed of red pigmented dinoflagellates II. Gram negative non spore forming Bacilli usually found in the intestine