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This section includes 2103 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
601. |
If a person is suffering from rickets, the person lacks _____.- A. Vitamin K B. Vitamin DC. Vitamin AD. Vitamin B |
A. | C |
B. | A |
C. | D |
D. | B |
Answer» E. | |
602. |
After playing foot ball, Ramu felt tired and was breathing fast. What can be the possible scientific reason? |
A. | The food that he consumed might have exhausted |
B. | Blood circulation may not be efficient |
C. | Supply of oxygen was not enough to produce energy |
D. | He lost much water through sweating |
Answer» D. He lost much water through sweating | |
603. |
A muscle that is consciously controlled |
A. | Striated voluntary |
B. | Striated involuntary |
C. | Non-striated voluntary |
D. | Non-striated involuntary |
Answer» B. Striated involuntary | |
604. |
In the context of hormones and their function in body, which of the following is NOT correctly paired? |
A. | Progesterone – supports pregnancy |
B. | Adrenaline – increase cardiac output |
C. | Oxytocin – releases milk during sucking |
D. | Prolactin – regulates female sexual behaviour |
Answer» E. | |
605. |
Amount of O2 normally carried by 100 ml of pure human blood, is |
A. | 40 ml |
B. | 10 ml |
C. | 20 ml |
D. | 30 ml |
Answer» D. 30 ml | |
606. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I(Cell type)List – II(Function)A. Red Blood Cell1. Help blood to clotB. White Blood Cell2. Fight infectionC. The Platelets3. Carrier or dissolved substancesD. The Plasma4. Transport oxygen |
A. | A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 |
B. | A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 |
C. | A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 |
D. | A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3 |
Answer» D. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3 | |
607. |
Photophobia means: |
A. | Dislike towards taking photos |
B. | Addiction to light |
C. | Addiction to taking photos |
D. | Sensitivity to light |
Answer» E. | |
608. |
''Nostoc' is a type of: |
A. | Blue green algae |
B. | Green algae |
C. | Brown algae |
D. | Red algae |
Answer» B. Green algae | |
609. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-I (Bones)List-II (Names)A Breast bonei ClavicleBCollar boneiiPatellaCKnee capiiiScapulaDShoulder bladeivSternum |
A. | A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv |
B. | A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
C. | A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii |
D. | A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii |
Answer» D. A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii | |
610. |
In which of the following disease of plants chlorophyll of the leaves get destroyed and leaves get strinked ? |
A. | Mosaic disease of Tobacco |
B. | Tundu disease of Wheat |
C. | Citrus Canker |
D. | Rhizoctonia |
Answer» B. Tundu disease of Wheat | |
611. |
A thick fleshy part that grows horizontally, having dry scale leaves, terminal buds, adventitious roots called as- |
A. | Bulb |
B. | Corm |
C. | Tuber |
D. | Rhizome |
Answer» B. Corm | |
612. |
One of the pandemic diseases is? |
A. | Filariasis |
B. | Influenza |
C. | Hepatitis |
D. | Amoebic dysentery |
Answer» C. Hepatitis | |
613. |
A few organisms can tolerate and thrive in a wide range of temperatures. Such organisms are called ___________. |
A. | Osmotic |
B. | Eurythermal |
C. | Stenothermal |
D. | Hydrothermal |
Answer» C. Stenothermal | |
614. |
After gel electrophoresis, the separated DNA fragments can be visualized only after: |
A. | Staining in ethidium bromide followed by exposure to UV light as bright orange coloured bands |
B. | Staining in methyne blue followed by exposed to UV radiation as blue coloured bands |
C. | All of these |
D. | Staining in ethidium bromide followed by exposure to UV light as blue coloured bands |
Answer» B. Staining in methyne blue followed by exposed to UV radiation as blue coloured bands | |
615. |
Excessive alcohol consumption depletes cellular |
A. | Sodium |
B. | Potassium |
C. | Magnesium |
D. | Iron |
Answer» C. Magnesium | |
616. |
Main organ of respiratory system in human body is _____? |
A. | Lung |
B. | Kidney |
C. | Skin |
D. | Heart |
Answer» B. Kidney | |
617. |
Passer Domesticus is commonly known as _________. |
A. | Parrot |
B. | Sparrow |
C. | Pigeon |
D. | Lark |
Answer» C. Pigeon | |
618. |
In the mammals, cleavage results in the formation of solid mass of cells known as |
A. | Blastula |
B. | Gastrula |
C. | Morula |
D. | Neurula |
Answer» D. Neurula | |
619. |
________ is the smallest bone in the human body. |
A. | Carpals |
B. | Ulna |
C. | Radius |
D. | Stapes |
Answer» E. | |
620. |
Choose the pair which is related in the same way as the words in the first pair from the given choicesMosquito : Malaria : : ________ : ________ |
A. | Housefly : Food |
B. | Road : Accident |
C. | Soil : Erosion |
D. | Tobacco : Cancer |
Answer» E. | |
621. |
Omega-3 fatty acids are present in |
A. | Fish |
B. | Walnuts |
C. | Pulses |
D. | Both (1) and (2) |
Answer» E. | |
622. |
Diseases Osteoporosis is associated withA. BoneB. HeartC. KidneyD. Lungs |
A. | D |
B. | B |
C. | C |
D. | A |
Answer» E. | |
623. |
Border line cases between species and sub-species are called |
A. | Sibling species |
B. | Semi-species |
C. | Super-species |
D. | Sub-species |
Answer» C. Super-species | |
624. |
Protonema is found in the life cycle of |
A. | Spirogyra |
B. | Rhizopus |
C. | Funaria |
D. | Dryopteris |
Answer» D. Dryopteris | |
625. |
Deficiency of thiamine results in _________. |
A. | Beriberi |
B. | Rickets |
C. | Scurvy |
D. | Pellagra |
Answer» B. Rickets | |
626. |
"Particular theory of inheritance" was proposed by |
A. | Charles Darwin |
B. | Gregor Johann Mendel |
C. | Herman Muller |
D. | T.H. Morgan |
Answer» C. Herman Muller | |
627. |
'Pneumonia' is caused by the inflammation of ______________. |
A. | Liver |
B. | Heart |
C. | Brain |
D. | Lungs |
Answer» E. | |
628. |
In haemoglobin, iron shows which one of the following oxidation states? |
A. | 2+ |
B. | 3+ |
C. | 1+ |
D. | 4+ |
Answer» B. 3+ | |
629. |
A flower may have either a male or a female reproductive part such flowers are called _____. |
A. | Staminate |
B. | Pistillate |
C. | Neutral |
D. | Unisexual |
Answer» E. | |
630. |
In which of the following viruses, the flow of information is opposite ie, RNA to DNA? |
A. | TMV |
B. | HIV |
C. | Reo-virus |
D. | All of these |
Answer» C. Reo-virus | |
631. |
Dendrology is the study of: |
A. | soil |
B. | water |
C. | woody plants |
D. | air |
Answer» D. air | |
632. |
A bacteria has the ability to tolerate excess heat, dryness and toxic chemical substances. This suggests that he may possibly make ________. |
A. | Endogenous buds |
B. | A wide peptidoglycan wall |
C. | Endotoxins |
D. | Endospores |
Answer» E. | |
633. |
Osmosis is the flow of solution from higher concentration to a solution of lower concentration through a semi permeable membrane. What is incorrect in this statement ? |
A. | Exact concentration of solution is not given |
B. | Character of semi permeable membrane is not given |
C. | The flow of solution is possible through semi permeable membrane |
D. | All are incorrect |
Answer» B. Character of semi permeable membrane is not given | |
634. |
Number of RBC Increases if one lives at higher altitude because ______. |
A. | There is less oxygen on mountains |
B. | More heat is required in body for producing body warmth |
C. | There are no germs in mountain air |
D. | There is more oxygen on mountains |
Answer» B. More heat is required in body for producing body warmth | |
635. |
Antacids is used for: |
A. | Treating indigestion |
B. | Treating high fever |
C. | Treating cold |
D. | Treating skin infection |
Answer» B. Treating high fever | |
636. |
A wound stops bleeding due to the process of clot formation called: |
A. | coagulation |
B. | transfusion |
C. | fermentation |
D. | incubation |
Answer» B. transfusion | |
637. |
Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R)Assertion (A): Maximum number of the species of butterflies are found in tropical countries.Reason (R): Butterflies can not tolerate low temperatures.Select the correct answer using the codes 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 flase |
D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
638. |
Anaemia is caused by the deficiency of which of the following element? |
A. | Cobalt |
B. | Iron |
C. | Sodium |
D. | Calcium |
Answer» C. Sodium | |
639. |
Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by |
A. | bacteria |
B. | protozoa |
C. | moulds |
D. | viruses |
Answer» D. viruses | |
640. |
In India, what is the accepted average calories requirement per person per day in rural areas? |
A. | 2100 |
B. | 2200 |
C. | 2300 |
D. | 2400 |
Answer» E. | |
641. |
A married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B positive and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son is |
A. | O positive |
B. | A positive |
C. | B positive |
D. | Cannot be determined on the basis of the given data |
Answer» B. A positive | |
642. |
Radish is an example of:A. bulbB. rootC. tuberD. fruit |
A. | A |
B. | D |
C. | C |
D. | B |
Answer» E. | |
643. |
Name the tree which is planted all along sewage ponds. |
A. | Teak |
B. | Silver oak |
C. | Pongamia |
D. | Eucalyptus |
Answer» E. | |
644. |
Nonlinear muscles are ______. |
A. | Non-cellular |
B. | Bi-cellular |
C. | Uni-cellular |
D. | Multi-cellular |
Answer» D. Multi-cellular | |
645. |
Muscular contractions of alimentary canal are ______. |
A. | Digestion |
B. | Chewing |
C. | Peristalsis |
D. | Churning |
Answer» D. Churning | |
646. |
Heart, arteries and veins work together. It is an example of which level of organisation? |
A. | Tissue |
B. | Organ system |
C. | Cell |
D. | Orga |
Answer» C. Cell | |
647. |
A prokaryote is ________. |
A. | The most primitive multicellular organism |
B. | A hard fruit |
C. | An organism lacking membrane bound nucleus in its cells |
D. | A multi-celled organism |
Answer» D. A multi-celled organism | |
648. |
Genes are made up of which one of the following? |
A. | RNA |
B. | DNA |
C. | Proteins |
D. | RNA & DNA |
Answer» C. Proteins | |
649. |
Human Skull consists of |
A. | 14 bones |
B. | 22 bones |
C. | 12 bones |
D. | 8 bones |
Answer» C. 12 bones | |
650. |
_______ reproduces by multiple fission. |
A. | Yeast |
B. | Plasmodium |
C. | Planaria |
D. | Rhizopus |
Answer» C. Planaria | |