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1101.

Adamsia (Sea anemone) and Pennatula (Sea-pen) are examples of which Phylum?

A. Coelenterata
B. Platyhelminthes
C. Annelida
D. Arthropoda
Answer» B. Platyhelminthes
1102.

One of the features about gymnosperms mentioned below is incorrect. Identify the same.

A. The seeds are not enclosed within the fruits.
B. Cones are the reproductive structures.
C. They mostly comprise evergreen trees.
D. They bear colourful flowers.
Answer» E.
1103.

Differentiation in organisms leads to _____.

A. Origin and Development of Diversity
B. Choose the most desirable properties
C. Survival of organism
D. Complex form of origin
Answer» E.
1104.

Hormone that stimulates milk secretion is __________.

A. Prolactin
B. Luteinising hormone
C. Oestrogen
D. Testosterone
Answer» B. Luteinising hormone
1105.

Name the white fibrous connective tissue that joins muscles to bones.

A. Ligament
B. White blood tissue
C. Cartilage
D. Tendon
Answer» E.
1106.

Phytogeography is the study of which of these?

A. Geographical distribution of plants
B. Geographical distribution of animals
C. Geographical distribution of microorganisms
D. Geographical distribution of soil
Answer» B. Geographical distribution of animals
1107.

'Diabetes insipidus' is due to the deficiency of hormone

A. Adrenaline
B. Insulin
C. Vasopressin
D. Somatotrophic
Answer» D. Somatotrophic
1108.

Autotrophic mode of nutrition requires ___________.

A. Methane
B. Carbon dioxide, Water, Chlorophyll and Sunlight
C. Carbon monoxide and Water
D. Chlorophyll and Oxygen
Answer» C. Carbon monoxide and Water
1109.

One of the organs that excrete water, fat, and various catabolic wastes is the

A. Lungs
B. Kidney
C. Salivary glands
D. Spleen
Answer» C. Salivary glands
1110.

Conduction in plants occurs through

A. xylem
B. phloem
C. Both (1) and (2)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1111.

In adult Human R.B.C. is formed in:

A. Liver
B. Bone marrow
C. Kidney
D. Pancreas
Answer» C. Kidney
1112.

After transcription, the DNA molecule

A. disintegrates
B. moves into cytoplasm
C. replicates itself
D. reassociates to form its original structure
Answer» E.
1113.

Number of Cranial nerves in amniotes is

A. 8 pairs
B. 9 pairs
C. 10 pairs
D. 12 pairs
Answer» E.
1114.

Name the fluid tissue similar to plasma of blood but colourless and contains less protein.

A. Platelets
B. Dialysing fluid
C. Lymph
D. Pleural fluid
Answer» D. Pleural fluid
1115.

An offspring of a female tiger and a male lion is called:

A. liger
B. leopon
C. jaglion
D. tigon
Answer» B. leopon
1116.

Excessive release of the pollutant carbon monoxide (CO) into the air may produce a condition in which oxygen supply in the human body decreases. What causes this condition ?

A. When inhaled into the human body, CO is converted into CO2
B. The inhaled CO has much higher affinity for hemoglobin as com­pared to oxygen
C. The inhaled CO destroys the chemical structure of haemoglobin
D. The inhaled CO adversely affects the respiratory centre in the brain
Answer» C. The inhaled CO destroys the chemical structure of haemoglobin
1117.

In which mode of nutrition, organisms make food themselves from simple substances?

A. Dextrophic
B. Hetrotrophic
C. Autotrophic
D. Ambitrophic
Answer» D. Ambitrophic
1118.

Match the following.Connective tissueFunctionI. Ligament1. Connect bone to boneII. Tendons2. Smoothens bone surfaces at jointsIII. Cartilage3. Connects muscles to bones

A. I - 2, II - 3, III - 1
B. I - 1, II - 3, III - 2
C. I - 2, II - 1, III - 3
D. I - 3, II - 1, III - 2
Answer» C. I - 2, II - 1, III - 3
1119.

Proteins are assembled from how many amino acids?

A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Answer» E.
1120.

Green plants use which of the following to prepare food?

A. Carbon dioxide, nitrate, phosphate and sunlight
B. Carbon dioxide, water, minerals and sunlight
C. Oxygen, carbohydrates and sunlight
D. Oxygen, nitrate, sulphate and sunlight
Answer» C. Oxygen, carbohydrates and sunlight
1121.

Match the following.Digestive InputOutputI. Proteins1. GlycerolII. Carbohydrates2. Amino acidsIII. Fats3. Glucose

A. I – 2, II – 3, III – 1
B. I – 1, II – 3, III – 2
C. I – 2, II – 1, III – 3
D. I – 3, II – 2, III – 1
Answer» B. I – 1, II – 3, III – 2
1122.

A man having an 'A' blood group met a serious road accident and the doctors advised for blood transfusion. The relatives were asked to donate blood, whose blood groups were found to be as follows:i) Wife - 'O'ii) Brother - 'AB'iii) Son - 'A'iv) Daughter - 'O'Who among the above relations could donate blood to the injured man?

A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. ii, iii and iv
D. i, iii and iv
Answer» E.
1123.

Name of the hormone which is at the peak during ovulation is

A. Estrogen
B. FSH
C. LH
D. Progesterone
Answer» D. Progesterone
1124.

In a human's heart the bicuspid valve is situated between ________.

A. Right ventricle and pulmonary aorta
B. Left auricle and left ventricle
C. Right auricle and right ventricle
D. Postcaval and auricle
Answer» C. Right auricle and right ventricle
1125.

Itai-Itai disease is caused due to which of the following pollutant?

A. Lead
B. Cadmium
C. Silver
D. Mercury
Answer» C. Silver
1126.

​Which of these is not a Characteristic feature of mammals?

A. Ear ossicles
B. Non nucleated RBC
C. Placenta
D. Diaphragm
Answer» B. Non nucleated RBC
1127.

Compounds of ______ cause Minamata disease.

A. Mercury
B. Cadmium
C. Cobalt
D. Fertilizers
Answer» B. Cadmium
1128.

_____ is not a sexually transmitted disease.

A. Candidiasis
B. Syphilis
C. Gonorrhea
D. Warts
Answer» B. Syphilis
1129.

______ is NOT a mode of heterotrophic nutrition.

A. Parasitic
B. Holozoic
C. Automatic
D. Saprotrophic
Answer» D. Saprotrophic
1130.

Night blindness is caused due to the deficiency of ______ in our food.

A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B
Answer» C. Vitamin C
1131.

Phenotypic ratio of dihybrid test cross is

A. 15 ∶ 1
B. 3 ∶ 1
C. 9 ∶ 3 ∶ 3 ∶ 1
D. 1 ∶ 1 ∶ 1 ∶ 1
Answer» E.
1132.

Cod liver oil is source of ________.

A. Vitamin K
B. Vitamin C
C. Iodine
D. Vitamin A
Answer» E.
1133.

Immunization is unavailable for _______.

A. Diphtheria
B. Asthma
C. Smallpox
D. Polio
Answer» C. Smallpox
1134.

________ is a true marine fish

A. Jellyfish
B. Starfish
C. Silverfish
D. Dogfish
Answer» E.
1135.

Night blindness is caused due to the deficiency of ___________ in our food.

A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin B
D. Vitamin A
Answer» E.
1136.

Consider the following statements about human brain:1. The brain is responsible for regulating the heart beat.2. It Is responsible for balancing the body.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A. Only 1 is correct
B. Only 2 is correct
C. 1 and 2 both are correct
D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
1137.

Canis Vulpes is the scientific name of ________.

A. Dog
B. Wolf
C. Fox
D. Hyena
Answer» D. Hyena
1138.

Petrification, Impression and Compression are types of

A. Fossils
B. Bacteria
C. Spores
D. Virus
Answer» B. Bacteria
1139.

'Chilgoza' is obtained from:

A. Cycas revoluta
B. Cycas circinalis
C. pinus gerardiana
D. Pinus roxburghii
Answer» D. Pinus roxburghii
1140.

Animals belonging to phylum _________ are fundamentally characterised by the presence of a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord and paired pharyngeal gill slits.

A. Annelida
B. Chordata
C. Arthropoda
D. Platyhelminthes
Answer» C. Arthropoda
1141.

Highly degenerated gametophytic stage is seen in-

A. Bryophta
B. Pteridophya
C. Gymnosperm
D. Angiosperm
Answer» E.
1142.

Identify the part of brain that controls the maintenance of posture, balance and equilibrium.

A. Diencephalon
B. Cerebrum
C. Brainstem
D. Cerebellum
Answer» E.
1143.

Mouth and foot diseases in cattle are caused due to-

A. Fungi
B. Bacteria
C. Virus
D. Pennicilium
Answer» D. Pennicilium
1144.

Hydra, starfish, planaria undergo:

A. sporulation
B. regeneration
C. Budding
D. fragmentation
Answer» C. Budding
1145.

Arteries carry blood, that is filled with

A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Toxins
D. Lipids
Answer» B. Carbon dioxide
1146.

Malfunction of which part of the body causes diabetes?

A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Kidney
D. Heart
Answer» C. Kidney
1147.

Name the vaccine used for the treatment of measles.

A. MKR
B. MRR
C. MPM
D. MMR
Answer» E.
1148.

Bowman's capsules are found in ______.

A. Kidney of mammals
B. Heart of mammals
C. Liver of mammals
D. Cerebellum of rabbit
Answer» B. Heart of mammals
1149.

________ is the stigma of Crocus Sativus L.

A. Saffron
B. Turmeric
C. Artichoke
D. Ginger
Answer» B. Turmeric
1150.

All of the following are characteristics of "Facilitated Transport" in Plants, except one. Identify that from the given options.

A. Requires special membrane proteins
B. Highly selective
C. Requires ATP energy
D. Transport saturates
Answer» D. Transport saturates