Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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701.

Which of the following is the hardest substance in the human body ?

A. Bone
B. Enamel
C. Dentine
D. Nail
Answer» C. Dentine
702.

Endoscope is an instrument used to detect the ulcers in the stomach has a long narrow tube (with a small glowing bulb at one end) which is inserted in to the stomach through the mouth contains.

A. small current carrying wire
B. a narrow tube containing water
C. optical fibre
D. a narrow tube containing some chemical solution
Answer» D. a narrow tube containing some chemical solution
703.

Rickets is the deficiency disease of Vitamin D, in which the affected part is the

A. skin
B. hair
C. bone
D. blood
Answer» D. blood
704.

To carry out photosynthesis plants require

A. Oxygen
B. Carbon-dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
Answer» C. Nitrogen
705.

Compounds that are needed for enzymes to function properly are

A. Steroids
B. Vitamins
C. Heavy metals
D. Buffers
Answer» C. Heavy metals
706.

Which of these components of the blood is responsible for clotting ?

A. R.B.C.
B. Lymphocytes
C. Monocytes
D. Platelets
Answer» E.
707.

Oxyntic cell is meant for the secretion of

A. Pepsin
B. Enterokinase
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Lactic acid
Answer» D. Lactic acid
708.

Which vitamin is produced in human body by exposing it to early morning sun rays?

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Answer» E.
709.

Which of these produces energy?

A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Vitamins
D. Mineral salts
Answer» B. Proteins
710.

Phototropic movement is controlled by

A. Auxin
B. Gibberellin
C. Cytokinin
D. Ethylene
Answer» B. Gibberellin
711.

Darwin finches refers to a group of

A. Fishes
B. Lizards
C. Birds
D. Amphibians
Answer» D. Amphibians
712.

Which of the following is effective against tuberculosis ?

A. Penicillin
B. Chloromycetin
C. Terramycin
D. Streptomycin
Answer» E.
713.

The element which is rich in most leafy vegetables is

A. Phosphorous
B. Zinc
C. Iron
D. Calcium
Answer» D. Calcium
714.

An eardrum is absent in :

A. snakes
B. turtles
C. tuatara
D. toads
Answer» B. turtles
715.

Haemoglobin contains the metal

A. Copper
B. Molybdenum
C. Iron
D. Magnesium
Answer» D. Magnesium
716.

Which one of the following is a vestigial organ ?

A. Eye-brow
B. Collar-bone
C. Wisdom-teeth
D. Nails
Answer» D. Nails
717.

Bone is used as a fertiliser because it contains the plant nutrient

A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorus
C. Sodium
D. Calcium
Answer» C. Sodium
718.

The substance used to bring down body temperature in high fever, is

A. Tranquilisers
B. Antipyretics
C. Analgesics
D. Antibiotics
Answer» C. Analgesics
719.

Lactogenic hormone is secreted by

A. Mammary glands
B. Placenta
C. Ovary
D. Pituitary
Answer» E.
720.

Camel is a desert animal, that can live without water for many days, because

A. it does not need water
B. water is formed in the body due to oxidation of fat
C. it has the water sac in the walls of the lumen of stomach
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
721.

Sodium Pump operates in

A. Muscle contraction
B. Heart beat
C. Nerve impulse
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
722.

Which of the following has Vitamin C ?

A. Gooseberry (Amla)
B. Apple
C. Banana
D. Papaya
Answer» B. Apple
723.

Water flows off the wings of birds and insects due- to the presence of

A. Waxes
B. Sugars
C. Proteins
D. Minerals
Answer» C. Proteins
724.

Comose seeds are seeds with

A. Long hairs
B. Wings
C. Bristles
D. Hooks
Answer» B. Wings
725.

The first stable product of photosynthesis is

A. Starch
B. Sucrose
C. Phosphoglyceric acid
D. Glucose
Answer» D. Glucose
726.

Where is the Pineal Gland situated?

A. in the Liver
B. in the Brain
C. in the Kidneys
D. in the Uterus
Answer» C. in the Kidneys
727.

The metal present in insulin is

A. Copper
B. Iron
C. Zinc
D. Magnesium
Answer» D. Magnesium
728.

A test tube baby means :

A. a baby grown in a test tube.
B. embryo fertilised in uterus and developed in test tube.
C. embryo fertilised and developed in uterus.
D. fertilisation in vitro and then transplantation in the uterus.
Answer» E.
729.

Which one of the following is commonly known as Pond Silk ?

A. Spirogyra
B. Rhizopus
C. Yeast
D. Ulothrix
Answer» B. Rhizopus
730.

Insects responsible for transmitting diseases are called

A. Vector
B. Transmitter
C. Drones
D. Conductor
Answer» B. Transmitter
731.

At very high altitude, the Red Blood Corpuscles in the human body will :

A. increase in size
B. decrease in size
C. increase in number
D. decrease in number
Answer» B. decrease in size
732.

The Vitamin which helps in clotting of blood is :

A. A
B. D
C. B
D. K
Answer» E.
733.

The percentage of water content in the human blood plasma normally varies from

A. 60-64
B. 70-75
C. 80-82
D. 91-92
Answer» E.
734.

Out of the following glands which is referred to as the master gland?

A. Thyroid
B. Adrenal gland
C. Pituitary
D. Pancreas
Answer» D. Pancreas
735.

Which one of the following cells produces antibodies ?

A. Eosinophil
B. Monocyte
C. Basophil
D. Lymphocytes
Answer» E.
736.

Xerophthalmia is a deficiency disease caused by lack of

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Answer» B. Vitamin B
737.

What is the number of chromosomes in a normal human body cell ?

A. 43
B. 44
C. 45
D. 46
Answer» E.
738.

The sugar present in DNA is

A. Pentose
B. Xylulose
C. Hexose
D. Heptulose
Answer» B. Xylulose
739.

Plants release energy during

A. Photosynthesis
B. Respiration
C. Transpiration
D. Germination
Answer» C. Transpiration
740.

Blood cancer is commonly known as

A. Leucoderma
B. Leukaemia
C. Haemophilia
D. Sickle-cell anaemia
Answer» C. Haemophilia
741.

Male mosquitoes

A. Suck blood
B. Feed on plant juices
C. Spread encephalitis
D. Spread malaria
Answer» C. Spread encephalitis
742.

Full form of the infectious disease SARS is

A. Syndrome Associated with Respiratory Symptoms
B. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
C.
D. Severe Asthmatic Respiratory Syndrome
E. Syndrome Alarm on Respiratory System
Answer» C.
743.

In the human body, which of the following organs is responsible for water balance ?

A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Kidneys
D. Lungs
Answer» D. Lungs
744.

Which is the sensory receptor involved in detecting blood pressure?

A. Chemo receptor
B. Mechano receptor
C. Photo receptor
D. Magneto receptor
Answer» C. Photo receptor
745.

Besides ear ossicles, the cavity of the middle ear in humans contains

A. air
B. endolymph
C. perilymph
D. otoconia
Answer» B. endolymph
746.

In male sharks, Claspers are found attached to

A. Anal fin
B. Pectoral fin
C. Pelvic fin
D. Ventral fin
Answer» D. Ventral fin
747.

EEG is used to detect the functioning of

A. Heart
B. Lung
C. Kidney
D. Brain
Answer» B. Lung
748.

Excretory products of mammalian embryo are eliminated out by

A. Placenta
B. Amniotic fluid
C. Allantois
D. Ureter
Answer» B. Amniotic fluid
749.

Locked jaw disorder is the other name of the disease

A. Tetanus
B. Muscular disorder
C. Typhoid
D. Filariasis
Answer» B. Muscular disorder
750.

Which is the organ that excretes water, fat and various catabolic wastes ?

A. Kidney
B. Skin
C. Spleen
D. Salivary glands
Answer» B. Skin