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251.

The release of which of the following into ponds and wells helps in controlling mosquitoes?

A. Snail
B. Crab
C. Dogfish
D. Gambusia fish
Answer» E.
252.

2, 4-D is used as

A. Weedicide
B. Vitamin
C. Fertilizer
D. Insecticide
Answer» B. Vitamin
253.

Green blocks are referred to

A. Green cover
B. Green Ministry
C. Bio-bricks
D. Pro-biotic curd
Answer» D. Pro-biotic curd
254.

The ambient air is stable when the ambient lapse rate is

A. Neutrally stable
B. Hyper-adiabatic
C. Sub-adiabatic
D. Super-adiabatic
Answer» D. Super-adiabatic
255.

In the grass lands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of

A. Limited sun light and paucity of nutrients
B. None of the options
C. Insect and fungi
D. Water limits and fire
Answer» E.
256.

Which one of the following is the respiratory pigment in man ?

A. Haemocyanin
B. Haemoerythrin
C. b-Carotene
D. Haemoglobin
Answer» E.
257.

Molybdenum deficiency affects the activity of :

A. All of the given options
B. Chlorate reductase
C. Nitrogenase
D. Nitrate reductase
Answer» E.
258.

Membrane lipids of chill-sensitive plants contain

A. low proportion of saturated fatty acids.
B. low proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.
C.
D. equal proportion of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
E. high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.
Answer» E. high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.
259.

Wings of a bird and an insect are

A. Homologous organs
B. Analogous organs
C. Vestigial organs
D. Rudimentary organs
Answer» C. Vestigial organs
260.

Major pesticidal properties are present in

A. Jatropha
B. Castor
C. Pongamia
D. Jamun
E. None of these
Answer» F.
261.

When one gene pair hides the effect of the other unit, the phenomenon is referred to as:

A. Epistasis
B. Mutation
C. None of the options
D. Dominance
Answer» B. Mutation
262.

The Biosphere is the zone of Earth where life is found. It includes parts of :

A. a and c
B. a, b and d
C. a and d
D. b, c and d
Answer» C. a and d
263.

Mission Indradhanush Campaign in India is associated with :

A. Nutrition to Pregnant Women
B. Awareness of Diabetes
C. Eradication of blindness
D. Vaccination of children
Answer» E.
264.

Which among the following is thesweetest sugar?

A. lacrose
B. fructose
C. maltos
D. glucose
Answer» C. maltos
265.

The structure which helps in the nutrition of the Embryo is

A. Yolk sac
B.
C. Amniotic membrane
D. Crypts
E. Placenta
Answer» B.
266.

The sweet taste of fruits is due to

A. Lactose
B. Fructose
C. Maltose
D. Ribose
Answer» C. Maltose
267.

Number of teeth which are replaced in man are

A. 12
B. 20
C. 32
D. 16
Answer» C. 32
268.

Bile is secreted by :

A. Gall bladder
B. Liver
C. Bile duct
D. Pancreas
Answer» C. Bile duct
269.

The total number of bones in the human body is :

A. 206
B. 260
C. 306
D. 360
Answer» B. 260
270.

Meningitis is a disease which affects the

A. Kidneys
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Brain
Answer» E.
271.

What causes common cold ?

A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Virus
D. Protozoa
Answer» D. Protozoa
272.

The radioactive Strontium-90 causes :

A. Brain cancer
B. Skin cancer
C. Lung cancer
D. Bone cancer
Answer» C. Lung cancer
273.

The largest organ of human body is :

A. Heart
B. Brain
C. Liver
D. Kidney
Answer» D. Kidney
274.

An eazyme produced by HIV that allows the integration of HIV DNA into the host cell s DNA is :

A. Ligase
B. Integrase
C. Helicase
D. DNA gyrase
Answer» C. Helicase
275.

The term Green Revolution was coined by

A. William Gaud
B. Charles Elton
C. Eugene Odum
D. M.S. Swaminathan
Answer» B. Charles Elton
276.

Which one of the following parts of the human brain is the regulating centre for swallowing and vomiting?

A. Cerebellum
B. Cerebrum
C. Medulla Oblongata
D. Pons
Answer» D. Pons
277.

Intercalary meristems are found in

A. Node
B. Lateral bud
C. Terminal bud
D. Inter node
Answer» E.
278.

Which one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body ?

A. Adrenal
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Pancreas
Answer» D. Pancreas
279.

Blubber is

A. a milky secretion of rubber plant
B. a layer of thick fat
C. a device to trap insects by some aquatic
D. fungal infection of rice plants
Answer» C. a device to trap insects by some aquatic
280.

The example of hermaphrodite animal in which cross fertilisation occurs is

A. Hydra
B. Ascaris
C. Earthworm
D. Silkworm
Answer» B. Ascaris
281.

Cadmium pollution is associated with :

A. Minamata disease
B. Black foot disease
C. Dyslexia
D. Itai-itai
Answer» E.
282.

Vector of Kala-azar is :

A. Anopheles mosquito
B. Culex mosquito
C. Tse-Tsefly
D. Sand fly
Answer» E.
283.

Yellow spots on citrus leaves is due to the deficiency of:

A. Zinc
B. Magnesium
C. Boron
D. Iron
Answer» C. Boron
284.

The colour change in the Chameleon is due to the presence of

A. Haemoglobin
B. Chromatophore
C. Chlorophyll
D. Pneumatophore
Answer» C. Chlorophyll
285.

Which of the following is an egg laying mammal ?

A. Bat
B. Leafy ant-eater
C. Whale
D. Spiny ant-eater
Answer» E.
286.

Silk is produced by

A. Egg of a silkworm
B. Pupa of silkworm
C. Larva of silkworm
D. Insect itself
Answer» D. Insect itself
287.

The coding segment of DNA is called in

A. Codon
B. Muton
C. Intron
D. Exon
Answer» B. Muton
288.

The saliva helps in the digestion of

A. Proteins
B. Starch
C. Fibres
D. Fats
Answer» C. Fibres
289.

The deficiency of iodine leads to

A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Goitre
C. Midgut
D. Diabetes
Answer» C. Midgut
290.

Which chromosomal combination is responsible for maleness in man ?

A. XO
B. XXX
C. XX
D. XY
Answer» E.
291.

In cauliflower plant the useful part is :

A. Underground stem
B. Root
C. Young inflorescence
D. Leaves
Answer» D. Leaves
292.

The cuticle is absent in

A. Leaf
B. Stem
C. Root
D. Fruit
Answer» D. Fruit
293.

Which one of the following animals is devoid of lateral line sense organ?

A. Labeo
B. Catla
C. Sea horse
D. Magur
Answer» D. Magur
294.

Which of the following is not an insectivorous plant ?

A. Nepenthes
B. Utricularia
C. Drosera
D. Cuscuta
Answer» E.
295.

Which one of the following is also called as milk sugar ?

A. Glucose
B. Fructose
C. Maltose
D. Lactose
Answer» E.
296.

Which of the following insect has its scientific name as Blattaria ?

A. Beetle
B. Cockroach
C. Mosquito
D. Butterfly
Answer» C. Mosquito
297.

Which of the following can be used for biological control of mosquitoes ?

A. DDT
B. Gambusia
C. Oil
D. Ointments
Answer» C. Oil
298.

Statement I

A. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
B. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
C. Both statements I and II are correct.
D. Both statements I and II are incorrect.
Answer» B. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
299.

Which organ is the alternate term for womb?

A. Uterus
B. Ureter
C. Vagina
D. Vulva
Answer» B. Ureter
300.

The life span of RBC of man is

A. 120 days
B. 150 days
C. 180 days
D. 190 days
Answer» C. 180 days