Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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301.

Greater population can be supported on the earth only if we eat more

A. mutton
B. eggs
C. plant products
D. beef
Answer» D. beef
302.

Functional unit of Kidney

A. Axon
B. Neuron
C. Nephron
D. Artery
Answer» D. Artery
303.

Biodegradable wastes can usually be converted into useful substances with the help of

A. Bacteria
B. Nuclear proteins
C. Radioactive substances
D. Viruses
Answer» B. Nuclear proteins
304.

In which one of the following is swim bladder absent ?

A. Cuttlefish
B. Bony fish
C. Cartilaginous fish
D.
E. Silverfish
Answer» D.
305.

Pigeon milk is produced by

A. Crop
B. Birds
C. Mammals
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Mammals
306.

From which one of the following is quinine extracted ?

A. Sarpagandha
B. Opium
C. Cinchona
D. Datura
Answer» D. Datura
307.

The only bird that flies backward is

A. Sparrow
B. Koel
C. Siberian Crane
D.
E. Humming birdl
Answer» E. Humming birdl
308.

The tallest plant in the world is

A. Eucalyptus
B. Pterocarpus
C. Polyalthia
D. Tectona
Answer» B. Pterocarpus
309.

Which of the following is used for wrapping of fractured bones?

A. White cement
B. White lead
C. Zinc oxide
D. Plaster of Paris
Answer» E.
310.

The acid stored in batteries is :

A. Sulphuric acid
B. Nitric acid
C. Hydrochloric acid
D. Acetic acid
Answer» B. Nitric acid
311.

The biological process in which both aerobes and anaerobes degrade organic matter is

A. Manuring
B. Composting
C. Digesting
D. Nitrifying
Answer» C. Digesting
312.

In the resistance colour code, the fourth band signifies

A. tolerance level
B. power of ten
C. the total value of resistance
D. the material of the resistor
Answer» B. power of ten
313.

Bio-magnification implies

A. Toxic matters are magnified
B. Living beings are magnified
C. Light is magnified
D.
E. Food is magnified
Answer» B. Living beings are magnified
314.

Which word is common in the botanical names of trees like Ashoka, Tamarind or Coral ?

A. Terminalia
B. Salix
C. Indica
D. Acacia
Answer» D. Acacia
315.

Penicillin is isolated from :

A. Fungi
B. Algae
C. Virus
D. Bacteria
Answer» B. Algae
316.

Which virus from the following combinations is contagious for human beings ?

A. H5N1
B. H1N5
C. H2N3
D. H4N2
Answer» B. H1N5
317.

Drying oils contain a fairly large proportion of

A. fats
B. proteins
C. saturated fatty acids
D. unsaturated fatty acids
Answer» E.
318.

Opium is a plant product obtained from

A. dried leaves
B. dried latex
C. roots
D. stem bark
Answer» C. roots
319.

The antibiotic Ampicillin is :

A. a synthetic drug
B. obtained from a bacterium
C. obtained from a plant extract
D. a semi-synthetic drug
Answer» C. obtained from a plant extract
320.

The number of chromosomes present in the somatic cell of the human cell is

A. 23
B. 44
C. 46
D. 92
Answer» D. 92
321.

Which of the following animals has a clitellum ?

A. Millipede
B. Centipede
C. Earthworm
D. Ringworm
Answer» D. Ringworm
322.

Heavy alcohol consuming people generally die of

A. blood cancer
B. cirrhosis
C. liver or stomach cancer
D. weakening of heart muscles leading to cardiac arrest
Answer» C. liver or stomach cancer
323.

Stone Cancer occurs due to :

A. Acid rain
B. Global warming
C. Radioactivity
D.
E. Bacterial action
Answer» B. Global warming
324.

Which of the following is a deficiency disease ?

A. Asthma
B. Jaundice
C. Scurvy
D. Cancer
Answer» D. Cancer
325.

The function of the heart is to

A. Supply oxygen to the tissues
B. carry carbon dioxide from the tissues
C. throw away waste materials
D. pump blood to different parts of the body
Answer» E.
326.

Which of the following is called the powerhouse of the cell ?

A. Nucleus
B. Lysosome
C. Chromosome
D. Mitochondrion
Answer» E.
327.

The red colour of human blood is due to

A. myoglobin
B. hemoglobin
C. immunoglobulin
D. haptoglobin
Answer» C. immunoglobulin
328.

The functional unit of the kidney is

A. neuron
B. glomerulus
C. nephron
D. ureter
Answer» D. ureter
329.

Virus in Latin means

A. Sweet
B. Small
C. Fluid
D. Poison
Answer» E.
330.

Which of the following is the longest vein in the human body ?

A. Trochlear
B. Inferior vena cava
C. Saphenous vein
D. Trigeminal
Answer» D. Trigeminal
331.

Plague is caused by ____.

A. Bacteria
B. Protozoa
C. Virus
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Protozoa
332.

The curcumin is isolated from

A. Garlic
B. Turmeric
C. Sunflower
D. Rose flower
Answer» C. Sunflower
333.

Mycoplasma is associated with a disease that affects the organs of

A. respiration
B. excretion
C. reproduction
D. digestion
Answer» B. excretion
334.

Which of the following processes does not increase the amount of carbon dioxide in air ?

A. Breathing
B. Photosynthesis
C. Burning of petrol
D. Aerobic decay of vegetation
Answer» C. Burning of petrol
335.

Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by

A. protozoa
B. virus
C. fungus
D. bacteria
Answer» C. fungus
336.

The source of the enzyme, diastase is

A. salivary gland
B. stomach
C. liver
D. pancreas
Answer» B. stomach
337.

The cells which are responsible for the production of antibodies are

A. red blood cells
B. neutrophils
C. lymphocytes
D. platelets
Answer» D. platelets
338.

The gene which exhibites multiple effects is known as :

A. Pseudogene
B. Pleiotropic
C. Complementary
D. Polygene
Answer» C. Complementary
339.

Which of the following is a good source of Vitamin E ?

A. Meat
B. Ghee
C. Yellow Yolk
D. Fresh Vegetables
Answer» E.
340.

Which one of the following is not a benefit of saliva ?

A. It facilitates swallowing
B. It increases RBCs in the body
C. It keeps the mouth and teeth clean
D. It aids speech by facilitating movements of lips and tongue
Answer» C. It keeps the mouth and teeth clean
341.

How many valves does a human heart have?

A. Four
B. Three
C.
D. Two
E. One
Answer» B. Three
342.

Tobacco smoke is injurious to health because it contains :

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Nicotine
C. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
D. Melathene
Answer» B. Nicotine
343.

Rheumatic heart disease is treated with the help of:

A. Aspirin
B. Streptomycin
C. Methyl dopa
D. Penicillin
Answer» B. Streptomycin
344.

Which of the following causes Malaria ?

A. Insect
B. Bacteria
C. Protozoa
D. Virus
Answer» D. Virus
345.

Tuberculosis infection is by means of :

A. Mycobacterium avonin
B. Staphylococcus
C. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
D. Streptococcus
Answer» D. Streptococcus
346.

Fiber diet includes :

A. glycogen
B. proteins
C. cellulose
D. fats
Answer» D. fats
347.

Which one of the following gives energy to our body ?

A. Vitamins
B. Water
C. Carbohydrates
D. Proteins
Answer» D. Proteins
348.

The element which is required by the plant in large quantity :

A. Calcium
B. Nitrogen
C. Phosphorus
D. Sulphur
Answer» C. Phosphorus
349.

The chemical which is used in art and craft and can cause anemia and leukemia is :

A. Benzene
B. Dioxine
C. Phthalate
D. Aldrin
Answer» B. Dioxine
350.

Which of the following diseases is caused by the consumption of nitrate contaminated food and water ?

A. Minimata disease
B. Osteoporosis
C. Blue baby syndrome
D. Asbestosis
Answer» D. Asbestosis