CSIR NET 2023 Chemical Science Previous Year Paper (27-Dec-2023); Download PDF
Download CSIR NET 2023 Chemical Sciences question paper from 27th December 2023 in PDF format to review the actual exam content. This 3‑hour, computer‑based test comprised 120 multiple-choice questions, with candidates required to attempt 75—15 from Part A (General Aptitude, 2 marks each), 35 from Part B (core subject, 2 marks), and 25 from Part C (advanced application, 4 marks), all with negative marking of 25% for incorrect answers.
Q1.
A flight of 13 steps from the ground to a platform of height 3 m is to be carpeted. The steps are all equal and have tread a and rise b. The staircase starts from a point on the ground horizontally 4 m away from the edge of the platform as shown. 
Assuming that the width of the carpet is adequate, what is the length of the carpet (in meter) needed to cover all the steps?
Q2.
The floor shown in the figure is to be covered with square tiles. 
If all tiles are to be of the same size, what is the smallest number of tiles that will do the job?