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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