CUET 2026 Biology May 29 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 May 29 Shift 1 Biology Question Paper is available for download here. NTA is conducting the CUET 2026 exam from 11th May to 31st May.

CUET 2026 Biology exam consists of 50 questions for 250 marks to be attempted in 60 minutes.
As per the marking scheme, 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for incorrect answer.

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Question 1:

Match List I with List II

List I		List II
(a)	Mucus lining	(I)	Physiological barrier
(b)	Acid in stomach	(II)	Cellular barrier
(c)	PMNL-neutrophils	(III)	Physical barrier
(d)	Interferons	(IV)	Cytokine barrier

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) a-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
(B) a-III, b-II, c-IV, d-I
(C) a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
(D) a-III, b-I, c-II, d-IV

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Question 2:

In an allergic reaction, which of the following is secreted?

(A) Histamine
(B) Neutrophil
(C) Basophil
(D) Acidophil

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Question 3:

One of the following is not the causal organism for ringworm:

(A) Macrosporum
(B) Epidermophyton
(C) Trichophyton
(D) Microsporum

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Question 4:

HIV causes reduction of:

(A) T-helper cells only
(B) All T-cells
(C) B-cells only
(D) Both B and T-cells

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Question 5:

Widal test is used to diagnose:

(A) Typhoid
(B) Malaria
(C) Pneumonia
(D) Cancer

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Question 6:

Arrange the following steps of retrovirus replication sequentially:
[(A)] Production of viral DNA by reverse transcriptase
[(B)] Introduction of viral RNA into host cell
[(C)] Production of new viral RNA by host cell
[(D)] Incorporation of viral DNA into host genome

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) B \(\rightarrow\) A \(\rightarrow\) D \(\rightarrow\) C
(B) A \(\rightarrow\) B \(\rightarrow\) D \(\rightarrow\) C
(C) B \(\rightarrow\) D \(\rightarrow\) A \(\rightarrow\) C
(D) A \(\rightarrow\) D \(\rightarrow\) B \(\rightarrow\) C

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Question 7:

Match List I with List II

List I (Diseases)		List II (Disease causing agent)
(a)	Amoebiasis	(I)	Trichophyton
(b)	Ascariasis	(II)	Entamoeba histolytica
(c)	Elephantiasis	(III)	Roundworm
(d)	Ringworm	(IV)	Wuchereria

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
(B) a-III, b-II, c-I, d-IV
(C) a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I
(D) a-II, b-IV, c-I, d-III

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Question 8:

Filariasis is also called elephantiasis because:

(A) Body parts swell
(B) It is caused by elephant
(C) It is caused by Ascaris
(D) It is caused by Entamoeba

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Question 9:

Malignant malaria is caused by which of the following species of Plasmodium?

(A) Plasmodium vivax
(B) Plasmodium malariae
(C) Plasmodium ovale
(D) Plasmodium falciparum

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Question 10:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): When readymade antibodies are directly given to protect the body against foreign agents, it is called passive immunity.
Reason (R): The yellowish fluid colostrum secreted by mother contains antibodies (IgA) to protect the infant.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) A is false but R is true

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CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	60 minutes per test
Total Sections	3 (Languages, Domain Subjects, General Test)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Questions per Test	50 questions (all compulsory)
Marking Scheme	+5 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Maximum Marks	250 marks per test
Maximum Subject Choices	5 subjects in total
Syllabus Base	Class 12 NCERT (mainly for Domain Subjects)

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
Ribozyme is:

23S rRNA
28S rRNA
18S rRNA
5.8S rRNA

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2.
Match List - I with List - II (Contraception).
List - I List - II
P. Lippes loop (i) Barrier
Q. Vaults (ii) Hormone releasing device
R. Periodic abstinence (iii) Non-medicated IUDs
S. Progestasert (iv) Natural method

List - I	List - II
P. Lippes loop	(i) Barrier
Q. Vaults	(ii) Hormone releasing device
R. Periodic abstinence	(iii) Non-medicated IUDs
S. Progestasert	(iv) Natural method

P-(i), Q-(iii), R-(iv), S-(ii)
P-(iii), Q-(ii), R-(iv), S-(i)
P-(iii), Q-(i), R-(iv), S-(ii)
P-(iii), Q-(i), R-(ii), S-(iv)

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3.
Identify the statements true for RNA. (i) RNA acts as a genetic material for some viruses.
(ii) RNA also functions as an adapter molecule.
(iii) RNA has hexose sugar as its backbone.
(iv) RNA also acts as catalyst in some cases.

(i), (ii) and (iii) only
(i), (ii) and (iv) only
(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
(i), (iii) and (iv) only

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4.
Arrange Griffith’s experiment in correct sequence. (i) S strain injected → mice died
(ii) Heat-killed S strain → mice lived
(iii) R strain injected → mice lived
(iv) Heat-killed S + R strain → mice died

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
(ii), (iii), (iv), (i)
(i), (iii), (ii), (iv)

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5.
Which of the following is not a Mendelian Disorder?

Haemophilia
Sickle-cell anaemia
Down's Syndrome
Phenylketonuria

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6.
Which of the following is correctly matched?

Tapetum --- Mechanical support
Endothecium --- Pollen nourishment
Synergids --- Filiform apparatus
Antipodals --- Male gamete production

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CUET 2026 Biology May 29 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download Answer Key and Solution PDF

CUET 2026 Biology May 29 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

CUET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

CUET UG 2026 Paper Analysis

CUET Questions

1.
Ribozyme is:

2.
Match List - I with List - II (Contraception).
List - I List - II
P. Lippes loop (i) Barrier
Q. Vaults (ii) Hormone releasing device
R. Periodic abstinence (iii) Non-medicated IUDs
S. Progestasert (iv) Natural method

3.
Identify the statements true for RNA. (i) RNA acts as a genetic material for some viruses.
(ii) RNA also functions as an adapter molecule.
(iii) RNA has hexose sugar as its backbone.
(iv) RNA also acts as catalyst in some cases.

4.
Arrange Griffith’s experiment in correct sequence. (i) S strain injected → mice died
(ii) Heat-killed S strain → mice lived
(iii) R strain injected → mice lived
(iv) Heat-killed S + R strain → mice died

5.
Which of the following is not a Mendelian Disorder?

6.
Which of the following is correctly matched?

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CUET 2026 Biology May 29 Shift 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CUET Questions

1.Ribozyme is:

2.Match List - I with List - II (Contraception). List - IList - IIP. Lippes loop(i) BarrierQ. Vaults(ii) Hormone releasing deviceR. Periodic abstinence(iii) Non-medicated IUDsS. Progestasert(iv) Natural method

3.Identify the statements true for RNA. (i) RNA acts as a genetic material for some viruses. (ii) RNA also functions as an adapter molecule. (iii) RNA has hexose sugar as its backbone. (iv) RNA also acts as catalyst in some cases.

4.Arrange Griffith’s experiment in correct sequence. (i) S strain injected → mice died (ii) Heat-killed S strain → mice lived (iii) R strain injected → mice lived (iv) Heat-killed S + R strain → mice died

5.Which of the following is not a Mendelian Disorder?

6.Which of the following is correctly matched?

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1.
Ribozyme is:

2.
Match List - I with List - II (Contraception).
List - I List - II
P. Lippes loop (i) Barrier
Q. Vaults (ii) Hormone releasing device
R. Periodic abstinence (iii) Non-medicated IUDs
S. Progestasert (iv) Natural method

3.
Identify the statements true for RNA. (i) RNA acts as a genetic material for some viruses.
(ii) RNA also functions as an adapter molecule.
(iii) RNA has hexose sugar as its backbone.
(iv) RNA also acts as catalyst in some cases.

4.
Arrange Griffith’s experiment in correct sequence. (i) S strain injected → mice died
(ii) Heat-killed S strain → mice lived
(iii) R strain injected → mice lived
(iv) Heat-killed S + R strain → mice died

5.
Which of the following is not a Mendelian Disorder?

6.
Which of the following is correctly matched?