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801. |
Virus contains |
A. | Protein and lipid |
B. | Nucleic acid and protein |
C. | Lipid and carbohydrate |
D. | Carbohydrate and nucleic acid |
Answer» B. Nucleic acid and protein | |
802. |
Which was the first antibiotic ? |
A. | Terramycin |
B. | Neomycin |
C. | Penicilin |
D. | Streptomycin |
Answer» D. Streptomycin | |
803. |
Which of the following blood cells is compulsory for blood coagulation ? |
A. | Platelets |
B. | Red Blood Corpuscles |
C. | White Blood Corpuscles |
D. | Lymphocites |
Answer» B. Red Blood Corpuscles | |
804. |
During photosynthesis the liberated gas is : |
A. | Carbon dioxide |
B. | Oxygen |
C. | Nitrogen |
D. | Hydrogen |
Answer» C. Nitrogen | |
805. |
Amniocentesis is a method for : |
A. | determination of foetal health conditions |
B. | determination of the amino acids sequence |
C. | inducing abortion |
D. | artificial insemination |
Answer» B. determination of the amino acids sequence | |
806. |
Darwin finches refer to a group of : |
A. | Fishes |
B. | Lizards |
C. | Birds |
D. | Amphibians |
Answer» D. Amphibians | |
807. |
Hashish is obtained from a plant. From which part of the plant is it obtained ? |
A. | Leaves |
B. | Stem |
C. | Exudate from leaves and female inflorescences. |
D. | Exudate from stem and male inflorescences. |
Answer» D. Exudate from stem and male inflorescences. | |
808. |
What is the chromosome number in a human ovum ? |
A. | 24 |
B. | 46 |
C. | 48 |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. 48 | |
809. |
Which is the gland that holds the body s thermostat? |
A. | Pineal |
B. | Pituitary |
C. | Thyroid |
D. | Hypothalamus |
Answer» E. | |
810. |
Clove, the commonly-used spice, is obtained from the |
A. | Fruit |
B. | Stem |
C. | Root |
D. | Flower bud |
Answer» E. | |
811. |
In B.C.G. Vaccine the word C stands for : |
A. | Calmette |
B. | Cough |
C. | Chlorine |
D. | Cadmium |
Answer» B. Cough | |
812. |
What are the blood corpuscles that help to build up resistance against diseases ? |
A. | Leucocytes |
B. | Monocytes |
C. | Neutrophils |
D. | Lymphoctyes |
Answer» B. Monocytes | |
813. |
Which of the following hormone is released in excess quantity during excitement ? |
A. | Cortisone |
B. | Serotonin |
C. | Adrenaline |
D. | Oestrogen |
Answer» E. | |
814. |
Where are the Eucalyptus trees found in abundance ? |
A. | Mizo Hills |
B. | Naga Hills |
C. | Manipur Hills |
D. | Nilgiri Hills |
Answer» E. | |
815. |
Water in plants is trans-ported by |
A. | cambium |
B. | phloem |
C. | epidermis |
D. | xylem |
Answer» E. | |
816. |
A plant with compound leaves is |
A. | Papaya |
B. | Coconut |
C. | Peepal |
D. | Hibiscus |
Answer» C. Peepal | |
817. |
Which one of the following is NOT a function of kidney ? |
A. | Regulation of blood pH |
B. | Removal of metabolic wastes from the body |
C. | Production of antibodies |
D. | Regulation of osmotic pressures of the blood |
Answer» D. Regulation of osmotic pressures of the blood | |
818. |
The part of brain which controls emotional reactions in our body is |
A. | Hypothalamus |
B. | Cerebrum |
C. | Meninges |
D. | Thalamus |
Answer» B. Cerebrum | |
819. |
Which of these joints is a Hinge joint? |
A. | Hip |
B. | Elbow |
C. | Shoulder |
D. | Wrist |
Answer» C. Shoulder | |
820. |
The scientist who explained about blood circulation for the first time was |
A. | Antonyvan Leewen Hock |
B. | William Harvey |
C. | Gregor Mendel |
D. | Ronald Ross |
Answer» C. Gregor Mendel | |
821. |
Edward Jenner is associated with |
A. | Cholera |
B. | Typhoid |
C. | Small Pox |
D. | Paralysis |
Answer» D. Paralysis | |
822. |
The branch of agriculture which deals with the feeding, shelter, health and breeding of the domestic animals is called |
A. | Dairy Science |
B. | Veterinary Science |
C. | Poultry |
D. | Animal Husbandry |
Answer» C. Poultry | |
823. |
Which of the following is not required for seed germination? |
A. | Water |
B. | Air |
C. | Sunlight |
D. | Suitable temperature |
Answer» D. Suitable temperature | |
824. |
An insect is an orgainism having |
A. | 3 pairs of legs |
B. | 4 pairs of legs |
C. | Head, thorax and abdomen |
D. | Pair of wings and antenna |
Answer» B. 4 pairs of legs | |
825. |
The hybrid between horse and donkey is called |
A. | Pony |
B. | Colt |
C. | Mule |
D. | Zebra |
Answer» D. Zebra | |
826. |
BCG vaccination is to be given to a new-born child |
A. | immediately after birth |
B. | within 48 hours |
C. | within seven days |
D. | within six months |
Answer» C. within seven days | |
827. |
On the average, what percentage of human body has the element of oxygen ? |
A. | 65 |
B. | 25 |
C. | 10 |
D. | 5 |
Answer» B. 25 | |
828. |
Which of the following foodcrops has the maximum content of proteins ? |
A. | Cassava |
B. | Soyabean |
C. | Wheat |
D. | Maize |
Answer» C. Wheat | |
829. |
Hay fever is a sign of |
A. | malnutrition |
B. | allergy |
C. | old age |
D. | over work |
Answer» C. old age | |
830. |
The Theory of Evolution was put forward by |
A. | Louis Pasteur |
B. | Aristotle |
C. | Gregor Mendel |
D. | Charles Darwin |
Answer» E. | |
831. |
Which one of the following is not a digestive enzyme ? |
A. | Pepsin |
B. | Renin |
C. | Insulin |
D. | Amylopsin |
Answer» D. Amylopsin | |
832. |
A substance that stimulates the production of antibodies when introduced into a living organism is known as |
A. | carcinogen |
B. | androgen |
C. | antigen |
D. | oestrogen |
Answer» D. oestrogen | |
833. |
In a human body, the longest bone is in the |
A. | vertebral column |
B. | thigh |
C. | rib cage |
D. | arm |
Answer» C. rib cage | |
834. |
Which among the following living being has respiratory organ but does not have brain ? |
A. | crab |
B. | starfish |
C. | blood succor |
D. | silverfish |
Answer» C. blood succor | |
835. |
Which among the following bears smallest living cell ? |
A. | Bacterium |
B. | Mollusc plasma |
C. | Virus |
D. | Yeast |
E. | None of these |
Answer» F. | |
836. |
Dehydration in human body is caused due to the deficiency of |
A. | Vitamin |
B. | Salt |
C. | Hormone |
D. | Water |
Answer» E. | |
837. |
The total number of vertebrae in a human being is |
A. | 26 |
B. | 30 |
C. | 29 |
D. | 33 |
Answer» E. | |
838. |
Where did the new form of pneumonia SARS start ? |
A. | Canada |
B. | Singapore |
C. | China |
D. | Thailand |
Answer» D. Thailand | |
839. |
Who among the following analysed DNA for the first time ? |
A. | Arthur Cornberg |
B. | Hargobind Khurana |
C. | M. W. Nirenberg |
D. | Watson and Krick |
Answer» E. | |
840. |
Human kidney disorder is caused by the pollution of |
A. | Cadmium |
B. | Iron |
C. | Cobalt |
D. | Carbon |
Answer» B. Iron | |
841. |
The chemical used for destroying Fungi in water tanks is |
A. | Copper sulphate |
B. | Magnesium sulphate |
C. | Zinc sulphate |
D. | Nitric acid |
Answer» B. Magnesium sulphate | |
842. |
Glaucoma is a disease of the |
A. | Skin |
B. | Lungs |
C. | Liver |
D. | Eyes |
Answer» E. | |
843. |
Which one of the following is found only in women ? |
A. | Thyroid |
B. | Pituitary |
C. | Ovary |
D. | Adenoid |
Answer» D. Adenoid | |
844. |
Which of the following is most important for growth of children up to the age of 14? |
A. | Proteins |
B. | Vitamins |
C. | Fats |
D. | Milk |
Answer» B. Vitamins | |
845. |
The presence of what distinguishes a plant cell from an animal cell? |
A. | Chloroplasts |
B. | Cell wall |
C. | Cell membrane |
D. | Nucleus |
Answer» B. Cell wall | |
846. |
Which organ of the body never rests? |
A. | Muscles |
B. | Nerves |
C. | Tongue |
D. | Heart |
Answer» E. | |
847. |
In which part of the eye lies the pigment that decides the colour of the eyes of a person? |
A. | Cornea |
B. | Choroid |
C. | Iris |
D. | Vitreous body |
Answer» D. Vitreous body | |
848. |
Which organ of the body never rests ? |
A. | Eyes |
B. | Pancreas |
C. | Liver |
D. | Heart |
Answer» E. | |
849. |
How many feet has a crab got? |
A. | 12 |
B. | 10 |
C. | 8 |
D. | 6 |
Answer» D. 6 | |
850. |
Night blindness results from the deficiency of |
A. | Glucose |
B. | Vitamin-E |
C. | Vitamin-B |
D. | <sub>2</sub> |
E. | Vitamin-A |
Answer» E. Vitamin-A | |