NUMS MDCAT Past Papers 2023 provide a valuable resource for students preparing for the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT). These past papers help candidates understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, allowing them to practice effectively and improve their performance.
Subjects
Question Number Sequence
Physic
1-40
Biology
41-95
English
96-110
Chemistry
111-150
Isochore process: In a system where volume is kept constant, if 142 J heat is transferred to the system, what is the internal energy change when work is done? A. 104 B. 116 C. 10684 D. 104
The first law of thermodynamics is the generalization of which law? A. Energy B. Charge C. Momentum D. Work
While studying changes in a capacitor, the formula for capacitance is given by which constant? A. Dielectric constant B. Time constant C. Proportionality constant D. Electric constant
In parallel combination of two capacitors, their equivalent capacitance is equal to? A. ( \frac{C_1 + C_2}{C_1} ) B. ( \frac{C_1 C_2}{C_1 + C_2} ) C. ( C_1 C_2 ) D. ( \frac{C_1 + C_2}{2} )
The SI unit of capacitance of a capacitor is? A. Coulomb B. Volt C. Farad D. Ampere
1 kWh = ? A. ( 0.36 \times 10^3 ) B. ( 36 \times 10^3 ) C. ( 36 \times 10^6 ) D. ( 0.036 \times 10^5 )
Volt × Ampere is the unit of? A. Current B. Voltage C. Resistance D. Power
If the area of a wire becomes two times its original value, what happens to its resistance? A. Double B. Remains the same C. One-fourth D. Decreases
A charged particle enters the magnetic field parallel, what will happen to it? A. Deflect toward north B. Deflect toward south C. Move straight D. Move in a circular path
The dimension of magnetic field strength is the same as that of? A. Magnetic flux B. Magnetic induction C. Work done D. Magnetic force
The weber is the unit of measure of? A. Conductance B. Electric current C. Magnetic flux D. Electric flux
Lenz’s law is also the statement of the law of conservation of? A. Charge B. Mass C. Energy D. Pressure
In Fleming’s right-hand rule, the second finger indicates? A. Force B. Magnetic field C. Induced current D. Motion
A current generator is a device that converts? A. Mechanical energy into electrical energy B. Chemical energy into mechanical energy C. Sound energy into mechanical energy D. Electrical energy into mechanical energy
A device that converts AC into DC is called? A. Diode B. Transistor C. Capacitor D. Inductor
The conversion of alternating current into direct current is called? A. Amplification B. Rectification C. Magnification D. Resolution
In full wave rectification, __ diodes are used. A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 3
The time taken for half the number of atoms of a radioactive element to decay is called? A. Average life B. Mean life C. Total life D. Half-life
A 32g radioactive element decays and remains 2 after 60 days, what is the half-life of this radioactive element? A. 2 days B. 5 days C. 10 days D. 15 days
If the car is slowing down along the negative x-axis, then acceleration will be along? A. Positive x-axis B. Negative x-axis C. Positive y-axis D. Negative y-axis
The instantaneous velocity along the curved path is? A. Along the tangent B. Perpendicular to the slope C. Parallel to the radius D. Anti-parallel to the radius
In perfectly elastic collision: A. Only momentum is conserved B. Only total energy is conserved C. Only kinetic energy is conserved D. Momentum, kinetic energy, and total energy, all are conserved
The slope of a displacement-time graph is equal to? A. Velocity B. Displacement C. Acceleration D. Distance
The angle of inclination of a plane is same for the following pair of angles? A. 60° and 20° B. 75° and 15° C. 50° and 25° D. 45° and 30°
The product of force and time is equal to? A. Angular momentum B. Force C. Change in momentum D. Velocity
At what point during the projectile motion of a body is the object’s potential energy (PE) equal to its maximum? A. Point of projection B. Landing point C. Highest point D. Just before landing
Power is the dot product of? A. Force and displacement B. Force and time C. Force and velocity D. Work and time
The area under a force-displacement graph gives? A. Displacement B. Power C. Work D. Acceleration
A body of mass ‘m’ is moving with velocity ‘v’. After a short interval of time, its velocity becomes double. How many times will its K.E increase or decrease? A. 2 times increased B. 2 times decreased C. 4 times increased D. 4 times decreased
The relation between radian and degree is? A. 1 rad = 57.3° B. 1° = 57.3 rad C. 1 rad = 1° D. 1° = ( \frac{1}{57.3} ) rad
In the case of centripetal force, the value of instantaneous acceleration is given by? A. ( a_c = \frac{v}{r} ) B. ( a_c = \frac{v^2}{r} ) C. ( a_c = \frac{r}{v} ) D. ( a_c = v^2 r )
An electric motor turns at 400 revolutions per minute. Its angular velocity in rad/s will be? A. ( 20 \pi ) B. ( 30 \pi ) C. ( 40 \pi ) D. ( 30 )
A disc, a hoop, and a sphere are rolling down from an inclined plane simultaneously. Which object will reach the bottom first? A. Hoop B. Disc C. Sphere D. All at the same time
In the following figure, the wavelength is? A. 2 m B. 1.5 m C. 1 m D. 0.5 m
With an increase in pressure, the speed of sound will? A. Increase B. Decrease C. First increase then decrease D. Remain the same
In transverse waves, the portion above the mean level is called? A. Wave front B. Wave crest C. Wave trough D. Wavelength
The maximum displacement of particles of a medium, on either side of the mean position of a wave, is called? A. Wavelength B. Frequency C. Amplitude D. Crest
Which of the following is true for osmotic pressure? A. It is higher in hypertonic solutions B. It is lower in hypertonic solutions C. It is unaffected by the nature of the solute D. It decreases in dilute solutions
A plant cell placed in a hypertonic solution will? A. Shrink B. Swell C. Remain the same D. Burst
The role of lymphocytes in immunity is to? A. Produce antibodies B. Secrete enzymes C. Carry oxygen D. Perform phagocytosis
The solution of sodium chloride in water is an example of? A. Hypertonic solution B. Hypotonic solution C. Isotonic solution D. Aqueous solution
The hormone responsible for the initiation of labor is? A. Oxytocin B. Progesterone C. Estrogen D. LH
The primary function of the nervous system is to? A. Process information B. Provide structure to the body C. Produce energy D. Secrete hormones
The primary neurotransmitters in the nervous system include? A. Dopamine B. Serotonin C. Acetylcholine D. All of the above
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heart rate and breathing? A. Cerebellum B. Medulla Oblongata C. Cerebrum D. Hippocampus
The structure responsible for the production of sperm cells and male secondary sexual characteristics is? A. Estrogen B. Progesterone C. Testosterone D. Thyroxin
Leydig cells are responsible for? A. Testosterone production B. FSH production C. Sperm production D. Testosterone inhibition
The secretion of estrogen during oogenesis is stimulated by? A. Luteinizing Hormone B. Inhibin Hormone C. Follicle Stimulating Hormone D. Testosterone Hormone
Which of the following hormones regulate the menstrual cycle? A. Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Estrogen B. Luteinizing Hormone and Estrogen C. Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone D. Estrogen and Progesterone
Which of the following traits is transmitted directly from an affected father to only his son? A. Autosomal B. X-linked C. Y-linked D. X-Y linked
When both the alleles of a gene pair are the same, the organism is said to be? A. Heterozygous B. Genotype C. Homozygous D. Phenotype
The theory that says that “mitochondria and chloroplasts are descendants of prokaryotes” is called? A. Darwin’s theory of evolution B. Lamarckism C. Neo-darwinism D. Endosymbiotic theory
Homologous organs are? A. Organs that perform the same function but have different structures B. Organs that perform different functions but have similar structures C. Organs that perform similar functions and have similar structures D. None of the above
Which of the following may NOT be a mode of action of an antibody? A. Neutralizing an antigen B. Precipitating an antigen C. Secreting cytokines D. Enhancing phagocytosis
Pepsinogen is converted into its active form pepsin by? A. Proteolytic enzyme action B. Dissolving in mucus C. Hormonal action D. Hydrochloric acid
Intrinsic factor is secreted by? A. Pancreas B. Liver C. Stomach D. Duodenum
The primary cells involved in developing immunity are? A. Neutrophils B. Lymphocytes C. Thrombocytes D. Erythrocytes
Digestion of which food component starts in the oral cavity? A. Fats B. Carbohydrates C. Proteins D. Vitamins
Vaccination is an example of? A. Natural passive immunity B. Natural active immunity C. Acquired passive immunity D. Acquired/Artificial active immunity
The heart’s origin is from the? A. Left ventricle B. Right ventricle C. Left atrium D. Right atrium
Which feature is absent from cardiac muscle cells? A. Intercalated discs B. Multinucleate cells C. Light and dark bands D. Contractile sarcomeres
Sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibers is mainly responsible for? A. Calcium storage B. Protein synthesis C. Lipid metabolism D. Storing cell wastes
The junction between two neurons is called? A. Impulse B. Synapse C. Axon D. Cleft
Which hormone is chemically a steroid? A. ADH B. Thyroxin C. Cortisone D. Insulin
Underactivity of parathyroid glands causes a drop in blood levels of? A. Mg²⁺ B. Na⁺ C. K⁺ D. Ca²⁺
Which of the following proteins establishes the matrix of bone and cartilage? A. Elastin B. Keratin C. Collagen D. Histone
Non-competitive inhibitors react with enzymes at? A. Allosteric site B. Active site C. Passive site D. Regulatory site
Most enzymes work best at the following temperature? A. 30°C B. 40°C C. 50°C D. 20°C
In terms of enzyme action, ‘maximum temperature’ refers to a temperature at which? A. Enzymes start to denature B. Enzymes start to re-nature C. Enzymes work best D. Enzymes are reactivated
Blocking of the active site by similar shapes is referred to as? A. Competitive inhibitors B. Non-competitive inhibitors C. Coenzymes D. Activators
When light falls on P-700, which event is likely to occur? A. It induces photolysis B. Gains hydrogen C. Accepts electrons D. It is oxidized
Which of the following molecules are released after the completion of the light reaction and then utilized in the dark reaction of photosynthesis? A. ATP and NADP⁺ B. ADP and NADP⁺ C. ADP and NADPH D. ATP and NADPH
Which are the end products of the light reactions of photosynthesis? A. ATP and NADPH B. ATP and glucose C. Glucose and NADP D. ATP and water
Synthesis of ATP during photosynthesis takes place at the region? A. Stroma B. Thylakoid C. Matrix D. Cisternae
The complete, mature, and infectious virus particle is known as? A. Venome B. Genome C. Virion D. Capsid
All viruses are? A. Autotrophs B. Heterotrophs C. Parasites D. Predators
The structure that increases the pathogenicity of bacteria is? A. Capsule B. Cell wall C. Slime D. Cell membrane
The smallest known bacteria belong to the genus? A. Mycoplasma B. Streptococcus C. Escherichia D. Bacillus
Large, insoluble food particles are broken down by? A. Stomach B. Gall bladder C. Small intestine D. Colon
Secondary cell walls in plants are present in? A. Primary cell wall B. Secondary cell wall C. Tertiary cell wall D. Lignified cell walls
What distinguishes fungal cell walls from plant cell walls? A. Fungal cell walls contain chitin B. Fungal cell walls contain cellulose C. Plant cell walls contain chitin D. Plant cell walls contain silica
Pollination in plants is facilitated by? A. Chloroplasts B. Leucoplasts C. Amyloplasts D. Pollen grains
The tonoplast is the membrane separating? A. Vacuole and Cytoplasm B. Cytoplasm and Nucleoplasm C. Vacuole and Stroma D. Vacuole and Cytoplasm
Each centriole is composed of? A. Two triplets of microtubules B. Three triplets of microtubules C. Five triplets of microtubules D. Nine triplets of microtubules
The folds of the inner membrane of mitochondria are called? A. Cristae B. Mesosome C. Infolds D. Thylakoids
According to the fluid mosaic model of cell membranes, which zone is embedded inside? A. Hydrophobic B. Hydrophilic C. Globular D. Filamentous
Which of the following is NOT a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER)? A. Metabolism of lipids B. Transmission of impulses C. Transport of materials D. Synthesis of glycoproteins
Active and passive transport across the membrane of cells occurs through? A. Lipids B. Integral proteins C. Charged pores D. Carbohydrates
Lysosomes are spherical sacs, surrounded by a single membrane and contain? A. Mitochondria B. Golgi bodies C. Lysosomal enzymes D. Chloroplasts
The most abundant organic compound in mammalian cells is? A. Water B. Lipids C. Carbohydrates D. Proteins
Thermal stability of organisms in the environment is because of which characteristic of water? A. Solvent property B. Heat capacity C. Ionization D. Protection
The C-H bonds in lipids are important for? A. Insulating material B. Providing more energy C. As exoskeleton D. As cuticle of leaves
The sweetest carbohydrates among all are? A. Monosaccharides B. Disaccharides C. Oligosaccharides D. Polysaccharides
The study of the Earth’s atmosphere and weather is called? A. Meteorology B. Oceanography C. Geophysics D. Hydrology
The process by which green plants make food using sunlight is called? A. Respiration B. Transpiration C. Photosynthesis D. Fermentation
The production of glucose in plants occurs in which organelle? A. Mitochondria B. Chloroplast C. Nucleus D. Endoplasmic Reticulum
The digestive enzyme amylase is secreted by? A. Liver B. Pancreas C. Salivary glands D. Stomach
The process by which a single cell divides into two identical cells is called? A. Mitosis B. Meiosis C. Binary fission D. Budding
The primary component of the cell membrane is? A. Carbohydrates B. Proteins C. Phospholipids D. Nucleic acids
The universal genetic code is written in the form of? A. Codons B. Ribosomes C. RNA molecules D. Polypeptides
The total energy possessed by an object in motion is called? A. Kinetic energy B. Potential energy C. Mechanical energy D. Thermal energy
The unit of electric charge is? A. Coulomb B. Ampere C. Volt D. Ohm
The mass of an object is measured in? A. Kilograms B. Meters C. Joules D. Newtons
Which of the following is NOT a vector quantity? A. Velocity B. Force C. Speed D. Acceleration
The frequency of a wave is defined as? A. The distance between two successive crests B. The number of complete waves passing a point per second C. The maximum displacement of a wave D. The time taken for one complete wave to pass
The principle of conservation of momentum applies to? A. Elastic collisions B. Inelastic collisions C. Both elastic and inelastic collisions D. Only elastic collisions in vacuum
The force of gravity on an object is called? A. Weight B. Mass C. Density D. Pressure
The power of a lens is measured in? A. Joules B. Watts C. Diopters D. Meters
In a vacuum, all electromagnetic waves travel at? A. 3 x 10^8 m/s B. 3 x 10^10 m/s C. 3 x 10^6 m/s D. 3 x 10^5 m/s
The wavelength of light is related to its? A. Frequency B. Amplitude C. Energy D. Intensity
The law of reflection states that? A. The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection B. The angle of incidence is greater than the angle of reflection C. The angle of incidence is half of the angle of reflection D. The angle of reflection is twice the angle of incidence
The work done to move a charge between two points in an electric field is called? A. Electric current B. Voltage C. Electrical resistance D. Electric power
The unit of electrical resistance is? A. Ampere B. Volt C. Ohm D. Watt
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is? A. Equal to the sum of the individual resistances B. Equal to the inverse of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances C. The same as the resistance of the largest resistor D. The same as the resistance of the smallest resistor
The magnetic field around a current-carrying wire forms? A. A straight line B. A circle C. A spiral D. A rectangular loop
The electric field is strongest at? A. The center of a charged sphere B. The surface of a charged conductor C. The midpoint between two equal charges D. At infinity from the charge
The force between two charges is inversely proportional to? A. The square of the distance between them B. The square of the charge C. The distance between them D. The product of the charges
The voltage across a capacitor is directly proportional to? A. The current through it B. The time constant C. The charge on it D. The resistance in the circuit
The energy stored in a capacitor is given by the formula? A. ( E = \frac{1}{2} C V^2 ) B. ( E = \frac{1}{2} C V ) C. ( E = C V^2 ) D. ( E = C V )
The unit of electric field strength is? A. Volt per meter B. Newton per Coulomb C. Coulomb per meter D. Newton per meter
The frequency of an alternating current is measured in? A. Joules B. Hertz C. Amperes D. Volts
The energy of a photon is proportional to its? A. Wavelength B. Frequency C. Amplitude D. Intensity
The photoelectric effect demonstrates the particle nature of? A. Light B. Sound C. Water waves D. Electrons
The emission spectrum of hydrogen consists of? A. Continuous spectrum B. Discrete lines C. Broad band D. Wide spectrum
The Bohr model of the atom explains? A. Electron orbits B. Nuclear decay C. Chemical bonding D. Electrical conductivity
The de Broglie wavelength of a particle depends on its? A. Mass and velocity B. Frequency and amplitude C. Charge and energy D. Temperature and velocity
The energy required to remove an electron from an atom is called? A. Ionization energy B. Electron affinity C. Binding energy D. Excitation energy
The principle quantum number defines the? A. Energy of an electron B. Shape of an electron orbit C. Orientation of an electron’s orbital D. Spin of an electron
The uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics was proposed by? A. Schrödinger B. Heisenberg C. Bohr D. Einstein
Which of the following is a feature of an ionic bond? A. Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions B. Sharing of electrons between atoms C. Formation of a dipole D. Overlapping of orbitals
The cracking method used to obtain better quality gasoline is? A. Thermal B. Catalytic C. Steam D. Radiations
Homocyclic organic compounds are subdivided into two types namely? A. Alicyclic and Aromatic B. Open chain and branched chain C. Aromatic and non-aromatic D. Antiaromatic and anti-alicyclic
Acetophenone can be formed by which of the following reactions of benzene? A. Alkylation B. Acylation C. Halogenation D. Nitration
The general formula of cycloalkanes is? A. ( C_nH_{2n} ) B. ( C_nH_{2n+2} ) C. ( C_nH_{2n-2} ) D. ( C_nH_{2n-1} )
Which of the following reactions differentiates alcohol from phenol? A. Lucas test B. Halogenation C. Nitration D. Iodine test
The order of reactivity of alcohol when the C-O bond breaks is? A. Tertiary alcohol > secondary alcohol > primary alcohol B. Secondary alcohol > primary alcohol > tertiary alcohol C. Primary alcohol > secondary alcohol > tertiary alcohol D. Tertiary alcohol > primary alcohol > secondary alcohol
C₆H₅COOH is the general formula of? A. Ether B. Carboxylic acid C. Ketones D. Carbaldehyde
Catalytic reduction of aldehydes and ketones forms? A. Alcohol B. Carboxylic acid C. Aldehyde D. Ketone
Which of the following reacts with carboxylic acids to form esters? A. Aldehyde B. Alkyl halide C. Ketones D. Alcohol
Hydrolysis of nitriles produces? A. Carboxylic acid B. Aldehydes C. Ketones D. Esters
What is the mass of sulfur in 245g of H₂SO₄? A. 32g B. 24g C. 16g D. 8g
How many moles of NH₃ are produced from 2.8 moles of N₂ and H₂? A. 25 moles B. 2 moles C. 1 mole D. 7.5 moles
The amount of energy associated with quantum radiation is? A. Photon B. Wavelength C. Frequency D. Velocity
The value of the azimuthal quantum number l will be? A. 0, 1, 2 B. 0, 1, 2, 3 C. 1, 2, 3 D. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
The total number of directions of f-orbitals in space is? A. 5 B. 3 C. 7 D. 6
Which of the following quantum numbers is not obtained from Schrödinger’s equation? A. Principal quantum number B. Spin quantum number C. Azimuthal quantum number D. Magnetic quantum number
The electronic configuration for degenerate orbitals is explained by? A. Aufbau principle B. Hund’s rule C. Pauli exclusion principle D. Bohr’s model
The idea that molecules in gases are in constant movement is called? A. Kinetic theory of gases B. Crystal field theory C. Molecular orbital theory D. Transition state theory
The SI unit for pressure is? A. mmHg B. Pascal C. Bar D. Torr
If both temperature and volume of a gas are doubled, the pressure will? A. Cannot be predicted B. Is reduced to ¼ C. Remains unchanged D. Is doubled
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