Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge.

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1201.

Cortisol is secreted by

A. Thyroid gland
B. Pituitary gland
C. Adrenal gland
D. Parathyroid gland
Answer» D. Parathyroid gland
1202.

Conversion of Glycogen to Glucose is stimulated by

A. Insulin
B. Cortisol
C. Glucagon
D. Progesterone
Answer» D. Progesterone
1203.

Control processes depend on which part of the brain

A. hypothalamus
B. amygdala
C. cerebellum
D. prefrontal cortex
Answer» E.
1204.

Contraction of heart is also known as

A. Systole
B. Aristotle
C. Diastole
D. Lub
Answer» B. Aristotle
1205.

Compared to land, the open oceans

A. are rich in silica and iron
B. are nutrient-poor environments
C. contain unlimited nitrogen
D. are nutrient-rich environments
Answer» C. contain unlimited nitrogen
1206.

Complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats takes place in the

A. Oesophagus
B. Stomach
C. Small intestine
D. Large intestine
Answer» D. Large intestine
1207.

Companion cells are unique to

A. Bryophytes
B. Pteridophytes
C. Angiosperms
D. Gymnosperms
Answer» D. Gymnosperms
1208.

Color blindness primarily affects

A. Children
B. Male
C. Female
D. Both B & C
Answer» C. Female
1209.

Cod liver oil from fish is rich in which vitamin?

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B
Answer» C. Vitamin C
1210.

Cockroaches belongs to the phylum_x005F_x000D_

A. Echinodermata
B. Echinodermata
C. Platyhelminthes
D. Mollusca
Answer» C. Platyhelminthes
1211.

Clove is obtained from

A. Root
B. Stem
C. Leaves
D. Flower buds
Answer» E.
1212.

Closely stacked flattened sacs (plants only)

A. Vacuoles
B. Lysosomes
C. Golgi apparatus
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1213.

Chylomicrons are synthesized within the

A. Intestinal cells
B. Liver
C. Storage compartment of plant seeds
D. Lymphatic system
Answer» E.
1214.

Cholesterol is synthesized by the body mainly in the

A. small intestine
B. liver
C. large intestine
D. abdomen
Answer» C. large intestine
1215.

Cholesterol belongs to which class of molecules?

A. Lipids
B. Carbohydrates
C. Nucleic acids
D. Proteins
Answer» B. Carbohydrates
1216.

Cerebro spinal fluid protects

A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Kidney
Answer» C. Liver
1217.

Cellulose is a

A. Mineral
B. Protein
C. Fat
D. Carbohydrate
Answer» E.
1218.

Chemical Co- ordination in the body is brought out by

A. Blood
B. Lymph
C. Enzymes
D. Hormones
Answer» E.
1219.

Cellulose is a major component of the

A. Pythium
B. Pseudomonas
C. Xanthomonas
D. Saccharomyces
Answer» B. Pseudomonas
1220.

Cellular respiration is best associated with the

A. microtubule
B. ribosome
C. Golgi apparatus
D. mitochondrion
Answer» E.
1221.

Cells with similar markers stick together and function as

A. Organs
B. Tissues
C. Systems
D. Organisms
Answer» C. Systems
1222.

Carotene in fruits and vegetables gives it which color?

A. Green
B. Pink
C. Orange
D. Blue
Answer» D. Blue
1223.

Carica papaya is the scientific name of ___________.

A. Peepal
B. Papaya
C. Tamarind
D. Drumstick
Answer» C. Tamarind
1224.

Carcinogenic chemicals cause

A. Heart diseases
B. Diabetes
C. Cancer
D. Asthma
Answer» D. Asthma
1225.

Cancer is caused by

A. Loss of immunity of cells
B. Uncontrolled meiosis
C. Uncontrolled mitosis
D. Rupturing of cells
Answer» D. Rupturing of cells
1226.

Cadaver refers to ___a clinically

A. alive human being
B. a dead human body used for anatomy
C. a live human being used for trial
D. resurrected human body
Answer» C. a live human being used for trial
1227.

By which process the cells of the meristematic tissue take up a permanent shape, size, and a function?

A. Demarcation
B. Organisation
C. Simplification
D. Differentiation
Answer» E.
1228.

By which process substance like carbon dioxide or oxygen can move across the cell membrane?

A. Plasmolysis
B. Sedimentation
C. Diffusion
D. Transpiration
Answer» D. Transpiration
1229.

Buildup of which acid in our muscles during sudden activity causes cramps?_x005F_x000D_

A. Lactic acid
B. Pyruvic acid
C. Carbonic acid
D. Oxalic acid
Answer» B. Pyruvic acid
1230.

Bryophytes are also called ____________ of the plant kingdom.

A. Mammals
B. Amphibians
C. Reptiles
D. Insecta
Answer» C. Reptiles
1231.

Breaking down of fats from large globules to smaller globules by Bile juice is similar to which of the following?

A. Emulsification of soaps
B. Esterification of alcohol
C. Fermentation of glucose
D. Eutrophication of water
Answer» B. Esterification of alcohol
1232.

Branch of science which deal with the study of causative agent of disease is __________

A. Ecology
B. Etiology
C. Eugenics
D. Euthenics
Answer» C. Eugenics
1233.

Branch of biology in which we study about relationship between living and their environment

A. Physiology
B. Genetics
C. Ecology
D. Geology
Answer» D. Geology
1234.

Bovidae Ovis is the scientific name of _____.

A. Goat
B. Cow
C. Buffalo
D. Sheep
Answer» E.
1235.

Branch of agriculture concerned with the production of crops

A. Agrotology
B. Agronomy
C. Agrostology
D. Anthropology
Answer» C. Agrostology
1236.

Branch of biology in which we study about cultivation of flowering plant

A. Phenology
B. Floriculture
C. Agronomy
D. Botany
Answer» C. Agronomy
1237.

Both food and air travel through the

A. pharynx
B. trachea
C. larynx
D. alveolus
Answer» B. trachea
1238.

Bone strength in later life depends on

A. the formation of dense bones during youth
B. the increased calcium absorption in the elderly
C. the increased production of estrogen after menopause
D. reducing physical activity to protect bones
Answer» B. the increased calcium absorption in the elderly
1239.

Body cells that respond to insulin include

A. Liver cells
B. Endothelial cells
C. Skin cells
D. Bone cells
Answer» B. Endothelial cells
1240.

Blood pressure is measured with

A. Thermometer
B. Barometer
C. Sphygmomanometer
D. Lactometer
Answer» D. Lactometer
1241.

Blood plasma is filtered in

A. the renal capsule
B. the renal column
C. the renal tubule
D. the renal corpuscle
Answer» B. the renal column
1242.

Blood group AB has

A. No antigen
B. No antibody
C. Neither antigen nor antibody
D. Both antigen and antibody
Answer» C. Neither antigen nor antibody
1243.

Blood is red in colour due to the presence of __________

A. Cytochrome
B. Chlorophyll
C. Hemocyanin
D. Haemoglobin
Answer» E.
1244.

Blood is

A. alkaline
B. neutral
C. like a buffer
D. acidic
Answer» B. neutral
1245.

Blood leaving the liver and moving towards the heart has a higher concentration of _____ .

A. Lipids
B. Urea
C. Bile Pigments
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer» D. Carbon dioxide
1246.

Blood is a connective tissue embedded in which type of intercellular matrix?_x005F_x000D_

A. Jelly like
B. Fluid
C. Dense
D. No option is correct
Answer» C. Dense
1247.

Blood flow to a tissue will increase if the

A. pH rises
B. Level of carbon dioxide at the tissue increases
C. Vessels constrict
D. Level of oxygen at the tissue increases
Answer» C. Vessels constrict
1248.

Birth control pills contain_x005F_x000D_

A. Progesterone only
B. Estrogen only
C. Mixture of progesterone and estrogen derivative
D. Neither progesterone nor estrogen
Answer» D. Neither progesterone nor estrogen
1249.

Bleeding of gums, falling of teeth, fragile bones and delayed wound healing occur due to the deficiency of which one of the following vitamins?

A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin K
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin B
Answer» B. Vitamin K
1250.

Biotechnology means

A. Technical study of bacteria
B. Technical study of chemicals in the body
C. Infusion of technology in human anatomy
D. Use of living organisms in industrial processes
Answer» E.