MHT CET 2026 April 26 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download PDF with Solutions

MHT CET 2026 April 26 Shift 1 PCB Question Paper is available for download here. Maharashtra State CET Cell conducted MHT CET 2026 PCB Exam on April 26 in Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM in CBT mode.

The MHT CET 2026 PCB Question Paper consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) totalling 200 marks divided into 3 sections: Physics (50 questions), Chemistry (50 questions), and Biology (100 questions).
All questions carry 1 mark each. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

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Question 1:

The process during double fertilization in which non-motile male gametes are carried through a hollow pollen tube is called:

(A) chalazogamy
(B) porogamy
(C) mesogamy
(D) siphonogamy

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Question 2:

In Citrus, embryos develop from diploid cells of nucellus along with the zygotic embryo, resulting in polyembryony. This type of polyembryony is called:

(A) adventive
(B) cleavage
(C) true
(D) defective

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Question 3:

During asexual reproduction, gemmule formation occurs in:

(A) Yeast
(B) Spirogyra
(C) Sponges
(D) Amoeba

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Question 4:

Median vertical depression of external genitalia in females, enclosing the urethral and vaginal opening is called:

(A) Mons pubis
(B) Vestibule
(C) Clitoris
(D) Hymen

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Question 5:

Failure of testis to descend into the scrotum is called:

(A) Atresia
(B) Cretinism
(C) Amenorrhea
(D) Cryptorchidism

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Question 6:

During menstrual phase, the blood released from uterus does not clot due to the presence of:

(A) Fibrinogen
(B) Fibrinolysin
(C) Prostaglandin
(D) Inhibin

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Question 7:

Given below are the two statements:

Statement I: Only one strand in the transcription unit functions as template and is called antisense strand.

Statement II: The coding strand of transcription unit is called sense strand.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(A) Both statement I and statement II are correct.
(B) Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
(C) Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.
(D) Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.

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Question 8:

First evidence for triplet genetic code was given by

(A) Crick
(B) Nirenberg and Matthaei
(C) Dr. H. G. Khorana
(D) Severo Ochoa

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Question 9:

Chromosomal aberration in which there is no loss or gain of gene complement is

(A) deletion
(B) duplication
(C) inversion
(D) translocation

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Question 10:

In plants, active absorption usually does NOT occur when ____.

(A) stomata are open
(B) stomata are closed
(C) transpiration stops
(D) it is night time

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Question 11:

Which one of the following belongs to New World monkey?

(A) Baboons
(B) Macaques
(C) Spider monkeys
(D) Langurs

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Question 12:

The length of root hair is

(A) 1-10 mm
(B) 11-20 mm
(C) 21-30 mm
(D) 31-40 mm

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Question 13:

Which among the following represents the process of reductive deamination?

(A) ketoglutaric acid + $NH_4^+$ + $NADPH$ $\to$ Glutamic acid + $H_2O$ + $NADP^+$
(B) Glutamic acid + Oxaloacetic acid $\to$ $\alpha$-ketoglutaric acid + Aspartic acid
(C) Glutamic acid + $NH_4^+$ + $ATP$ $\to$ Glutamine + $ADP$ + $Pi$
(D) Aspartic acid + $NH_4^+$ $\to$ Asparagine + $ADP$

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Question 14:

Which of the following microbial sources is used for the production of antibiotic terramycin?

(A) Streptomyces erythreus
(B) Streptomyces venezuelae
(C) Streptomyces griseus
(D) Streptomyces aurifaciens

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Question 15:

The term used for species in which the last individual has died or is not recorded is

(A) Extinct
(B) Near threatened
(C) Endangered
(D) Vulnerable

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MHT CET PCB Exam Pattern 2026

Parameter	Details
Conducting Body	Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell (Maharashtra CET Cell)
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Duration	180 minutes (3 hours)
Groups / Subjects	PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) for Pharmacy and Agriculture
Total Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	1 mark for each correct answer
Negative Marking	No
Syllabus Weightage	Class 12 – 80% Class 11 – 20%

MHT-CET 2026 PCB Exam Strategy

MHT CET Questions

1.
What is the pH of a weak dibasic acid that is 2% dissociated in its M/100 solution at 298 K?

1.6990
2.3979
3.3970
4.6990

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2.
A uniform solid sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. It is struck by a horizontal cue at a height $h$ above the center. For the sphere to roll without slipping immediately after the impact, the value of $h$ must be:

$\dfrac{R}{2}$
$\dfrac{2R}{5}$
$\dfrac{2R}{3}$
$\dfrac{3R}{5}$

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3.
The solubility product of $PbCl_2$ at $298\ \text{K}$ is $3.2 \times 10^{-5}$. What is its solubility in $\text{mol dm}^{-3}$?

$8 \times 10^{-6}$
$2 \times 10^{-2}$
$5.6 \times 10^{-3}$
$5 \times 10^{-2}$

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4.
Which of the following electrolytic solutions of the same electrolyte has maximum electrolytic conductivity at the same temperature?

0.2 mole of solute is dissolved in 250 ml
0.3 mol in 600 ml
0.6 mol in 1000 ml
0.8 mole in 2000 ml

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5.
Find the moment of inertia of a uniform ring of mass $M$ and radius $R$ about a tangent perpendicular to its plane.

$MR^2$
$2MR^2$
$3MR^2$
$4MR^2$

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6.
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the relaxation of pelvic ligaments during childbirth?

Estrogen
Progesterone
Relaxin
Oxytocin

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MHT CET 2026 April 26 Shift 1 Question Paper- Download PDF with Solutions

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MHT CET Questions

1.
What is the pH of a weak dibasic acid that is 2% dissociated in its M/100 solution at 298 K?

2.
A uniform solid sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. It is struck by a horizontal cue at a height $h$ above the center. For the sphere to roll without slipping immediately after the impact, the value of $h$ must be:

3.
The solubility product of \(PbCl_2\) at \(298\ \text{K}\) is \(3.2 \times 10^{-5}\). What is its solubility in \(\text{mol dm}^{-3}\)?

4.
Which of the following electrolytic solutions of the same electrolyte has maximum electrolytic conductivity at the same temperature?

5.
Find the moment of inertia of a uniform ring of mass \(M\) and radius \(R\) about a tangent perpendicular to its plane.

6.
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the relaxation of pelvic ligaments during childbirth?

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MHT CET Questions

1.What is the pH of a weak dibasic acid that is 2% dissociated in its M/100 solution at 298 K?

2.A uniform solid sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. It is struck by a horizontal cue at a height $h$ above the center. For the sphere to roll without slipping immediately after the impact, the value of $h$ must be:

3.The solubility product of \(PbCl_2\) at \(298\ \text{K}\) is \(3.2 \times 10^{-5}\). What is its solubility in \(\text{mol dm}^{-3}\)?

4.Which of the following electrolytic solutions of the same electrolyte has maximum electrolytic conductivity at the same temperature?

5.Find the moment of inertia of a uniform ring of mass \(M\) and radius \(R\) about a tangent perpendicular to its plane.

6.Which hormone is primarily responsible for the relaxation of pelvic ligaments during childbirth?

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1.
What is the pH of a weak dibasic acid that is 2% dissociated in its M/100 solution at 298 K?

2.
A uniform solid sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ is placed on a smooth horizontal surface. It is struck by a horizontal cue at a height $h$ above the center. For the sphere to roll without slipping immediately after the impact, the value of $h$ must be:

3.
The solubility product of \(PbCl_2\) at \(298\ \text{K}\) is \(3.2 \times 10^{-5}\). What is its solubility in \(\text{mol dm}^{-3}\)?

4.
Which of the following electrolytic solutions of the same electrolyte has maximum electrolytic conductivity at the same temperature?

5.
Find the moment of inertia of a uniform ring of mass \(M\) and radius \(R\) about a tangent perpendicular to its plane.

6.
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the relaxation of pelvic ligaments during childbirth?