Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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3051.

Name the natural phenomenon responsible for heating of earth’s surface and atmosphere?

A. Global warming
B. Green house effect
C. Eutrophication
D. Aforestation
Answer» C. Eutrophication
3052.

What is the major problem of using nuclear energy?

A. Accidental leakage
B. It is very costly
C. Safe Disposal
D. Both A and C
Answer» E.
3053.

What is correct for the region labeled as a,b,c and d?

A. a- CO2 60% ,b- CH4 20% , c- CFC 14% ,d-N2O 6%
B. a- CFC60% ,b- CH4 20% , c- CO2 14% ,d-N2O 6%
C. a- CFC60% ,b- CO2 20% , c- CH4 14% ,d-N2O 6%
D. a- CFC60% ,b- CH4 20% , c- N2O 14% ,d- CO2 6%
Answer» B. a- CFC60% ,b- CH4 20% , c- CO2 14% ,d-N2O 6%
3054.

In which part of atmosphere degradation of ozone takes place?

A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Thermosphere
D. Ozonosphere
Answer» C. Thermosphere
3055.

What is snow blindness?

A. Can not see due to Cataract
B. Cannot see in the snow
C. Inflammation of cornea
D. Inflammation of eyeball
Answer» D. Inflammation of eyeball
3056.

Heavy metals can be defined as elements with density…

A. >5g/cm3
B. <5g/cm3
C. <5g/m3
D. >5g/cm3
Answer» B. <5g/cm3
3057.

Who created the Haryana Welfare Club?

A. Ramesh Dagar
B. Sunderlal Bahuguna
C. Ahmad Khan
D. Suresh Dagar
Answer» B. Sunderlal Bahuguna
3058.

Eichornia is a…

A. Desert plant
B. Water plant
C. Terrestrial plant
D. Parasitic plant
Answer» C. Terrestrial plant
3059.

In which form earth ‘s surface reemits heat?

A. UV radiation
B. Infrared radiation
C. Gamma rays
D. rays
Answer» E.
3060.

Soil conservation can be best achieved by having …

A. Wind screen
B. Good plant cover
C. Restricted human activity
D. Low rain fall
Answer» C. Restricted human activity
3061.

Name the community known for its peaceful coexistence with nature?

A. Bishnoi
B. Bikaneries
C. Krishnoi
D. Jhodhapuries
Answer» B. Bikaneries
3062.

Which gases are commonly known as green house gases?

A. CO2 & CH4
B. CO2 & NH4
C. CO & N2
D. NH4, CO ,SO2
Answer» B. CO2 & NH4
3063.

Match the column I and column II

A. b a c d e
B. a c b d e
C. a c d b e
D. b c e d a
Answer» B. a c b d e
3064.

Which of the following is not causing pollution?

A. Thermal power plant
B. Nuclear power plant
C. Automobiles
D. Hydroelectric power plant
Answer» E.
3065.

Which atoms are released by the action of UV rays on CFC?

A. O
B. C
C. Fl
D. Cl
Answer» E.
3066.

What I the result of El Nino Effect?

A. Melting of polar icecap
B. Rise in sea level
C. Melting of Himalayan snow caps
D. All of these
Answer» E.
3067.

Which structure pushes the developing embryo toward endosperm to get nutrition ?

A. Hypophysi
B. Terminal octant
C. Proembryo
D. Suspensor
Answer» E.
3068.

Match Column-I and Column-II correctly and choose the right answer.

A. P-ii, Q-iv, R-iii, S-i
B. P-ii, Q-iv, R-i, S-iii
C. P-iii, Q-i, R-ii, S-iv
D. P-iv, Q-iii, R-ii, S-i
Answer» C. P-iii, Q-i, R-ii, S-iv
3069.

A genetically engineered microorganism used successfully in biomediation of oil spillg is species of (CBSE-2007)

A. Trichoderma
B. Xamthomonas
C. Bacillus
D. Pseudomonas
Answer» D. Pseudomonas
3070.

There are set of health care products. Match them with organisms which are genetically engineered for respective products.

A. 5 4 1 2
B. 5 1 1 4
C. 5 3 4 1
D. 5 4 3 2
Answer» B. 5 1 1 4
3071.

Which is the most common Plasmid used for most of genetically engineered product ?

A. PBR322
B. R Plasmid types
C. CaMV195
D. both a and b
Answer» E.
3072.

Which cells provides nutrition to the sperms ?

A. Germinal cell
B. Epithelial cell
C. Sertoli cell
D. None of them
Answer» D. None of them
3073.

Match the items given in column I and II_ans_key_Column-1 Column-II_ans_key_(P) Biodegradable waste (i) Bottles,cans,metals_ans_key_(Q) Nonbiodegradable waste (ii) Domestic waste,cow dung_ans_key_(R) Recyclable waste (iii) Mercury,DDT

A. (p-iii) (,q-ii),(r-i)
B. (p-ii),(q-i),(r-iii)
C. (p-ii),(q-iii),(r-i )
D. (p-i),(q-ii),(r-iii)
Answer» C. (p-ii),(q-iii),(r-i )
3074.

Green house effect is due to..… AMU2001

A. Higher CO2 concentration
B. Absorption of infrared rays by gases & dust particles
C. Ratification of atmosphere
D. Both B & C
Answer» E.
3075.

Which unit is used for measuring thickness of ozone layer? AIIMS2009

A. P
B. DU
C. RA.
Answer» C. RA.
3076.

. For the given statement which option is correct? _ans_key_Statement:_ans_key_(X) Polyblend is a fine powder of recycled modified plastic._ans_key_(Y) In Bangalore roads are made of mixture of Polyblend and bitumen which increases Strength of the road.

A. Both X and Y are correct.Y gives correct explanation for X
B. Both X and Y are correct.Y does not give correct explanation for X
C. X is correct, Y is wrong
D. X is wrong and Y is correct
Answer» B. Both X and Y are correct.Y does not give correct explanation for X
3077.

Green house effect is caused by… AFMC2002

A. Green plant
B. Infra red rays
C. Uv rays
D. X-rays
Answer» C. Uv rays
3078.

Reason for ozone hole is KCET2001

A. Increased UV radiation
B. Green house effect
C. Global warming
D. Acid rain
Answer» B. Green house effect
3079.

The foods made from genetically modified crops required to Pass human testing because

A. they may cause allergie
B. they may alter genes
C. they may cause mutations and release toxins
D. all above
Answer» E.
3080.

Match the items given in column I and II KeralaPMT2011_ans_key_Column-1 Column-II_ans_key_(P) Electrostatic precipitator (i) Removes gases like SO2_ans_key_(Q) Scrubber (ii) Removes impurities from exhaust of vehicles_ans_key_(R) Catalytic converter (iii) Removes particulate matter

A. (p-i) ,(q-ii),(r-iii)
B. (p-iii),(q-i),(r-ii)
C. (p-iii),(q-ii),(r-i )
D. (p-ii),(q-i),(r-iii)
Answer» C. (p-iii),(q-ii),(r-i )
3081.

Match the items given in column I and II_ans_key_Column-1 Column-II_ans_key_(P) Global warming (i) Mercury,DDT_ans_key_(Q) Eutrophication (ii) Rise in sea level_ans_key_(R) Biological magnification (iii) CH4,CO2_ans_key_(S) Green house effect (iv) Algal bloom

A. (p-iv), (q-i),(r-ii) ,(s-iii)
B. ( p-i), (q-ii) ,(r-iii), (s-iv)
C. (p-ii), (q-iii), (r-I), (s-iv)
D. (p-ii), (q-iv), (r-i), (s-iii)
Answer» E.
3082.

Ozone depletion in the stratosphere will cause .. AIMS1992

A. Increased incidence of skin cancer
B. Forest fire
C. Global warming
D. None of these
Answer» B. Forest fire
3083.

As it travels along the food chain the concentration of DDT.. KCET2001

A. Increase
B. Stays constant
C. Decreases
D. Fluctuates randomly.
Answer» B. Stays constant
3084.

Match the items given in column I and II_ans_key_Column-1 Column-II_ans_key_(P) 1988 (i) Noise pollution added in Air act_ans_key_(Q) 1974 (ii) Concept of joint forest management_ans_key_(R) 1980 (iii) Chipako movement_ans_key_(S) 1987 (iv) Natoinal Forest policy

A. (p-iv), (q-iii), (r-i), (s-ii)
B. ( p-i), (q-ii) ,(r-iii), (s-iv)
C. (p-iv), (q-iii),(r-ii) ,(s-i)
D. (p-ii), (q-iv), (r-i), (s-iii)
Answer» D. (p-ii), (q-iv), (r-i), (s-iii)
3085.

In the coming year skin related disorders might be more common due to …

A. Use of detergent
B. Water pollution
C. Depletion of ozone layer
D. Air pollution CBSE1997
Answer» D. Air pollution CBSE1997
3086.

How can we control global warming?

A. By reducing the use of fossil fuel
B. Aforestation
C. By slowing down the growth of human population
D. All of these
Answer» E.
3087.

How much forest area is lost in tropics and temperate regions respectively?

A. 40%, 1%
B. 1%, 40%
C. 33%,40%
D. 40$,33%
Answer» B. 1%, 40%
3088.

Match the items given in _ans_key_column I and II_ans_key_Column-1 Column-II_ans_key_(P) Catalytic converter (i) Cl_ans_key_(Q) Scrubber (ii) CO &Nitrogen oxide_ans_key_(R) Polyblend (iii) SO2_ans_key_(S) Freon (iv) Plastic

A. (p-ii), (q-iii), (r-iv), (s-i)
B. ( p-i), (q-ii) ,(r-iii), (s-iv)
C. (p-ii), (q-iii), (r-I), (s-iv)
D. (p-iv), (q-i),(r-ii) ,(s-iii)
Answer» B. ( p-i), (q-ii) ,(r-iii), (s-iv)
3089.

Match the items given in column I and II_ans_key_Column-1 Column-II_ans_key_(P) CNG (i) Rhodium_ans_key_(Q) Ozone (ii) Db_ans_key_(R) Catalytic converter (iii) Du_ans_key_(S) Noise (iv) Non carcinogenic

A. ( p-i), (q-ii) ,(r-iii), (s-iv) )
B. (p-iv), (q-iii), (r-i), (s-ii)
C. (p-ii), (q-iii), (r-I), (s-iv)
D. (p-iv), (q-i),(r-ii) ,(s-iii)
Answer» C. (p-ii), (q-iii), (r-I), (s-iv)
3090.

Match the items given in column I and II_ans_key_Column-1 Column-II_ans_key_(P) Water accumulation in potted plant (i) Chemical fertilizers_ans_key_(Q) Aquatic weed (ii) Mercury,DDT_ans_key_(R) Eutrophication (iii) Eichhornia_ans_key_(S) Nonbiodegradable (iv) Water logging

A. (p-ii), (q-iv), (r-i), (s-iii)
B. ( p-i), (q-ii) ,(r-iii), (s-iv)
C. (p-iv), (q-iii),(r-ii) ,(s-i)
D. (p-iv), (q-iii), (r-i), (s-ii)
Answer» E.
3091.

What is the present scenario of deforestation in India as compared to beginning of twentieth century?

A. Beginning of twentieth century 30%, now 19.4%
B. Beginning of twentieth century 30% ,now 18.4%
C. Beginning of twentieth century 33%, now 19.4%
D. Beginning of twentieth century 23%, now 16.4%
Answer» B. Beginning of twentieth century 30% ,now 18.4%
3092.

Eutrophicatico causes decrease in .. AIMS1996

A. Dissolved oxygen
B. Dissolved salts
C. Dissolved hydrogen
D. All of these
Answer» B. Dissolved salts
3093.

Ozone hole refers to… AFMC2001

A. Reduction in thickness of ozone layer in troposphere
B. Reduction in thickness of ozone layer in stratosphere
C. Hole in ozone layer in stratosphere
D. Increased concentration of ozone
Answer» D. Increased concentration of ozone
3094.

What should be the forest cover recommended by National Forest policy (1988)?

A. 33% for the plains, 67%for the hills
B. 40% for the plains, 60%for the hills
C. 24% for the plains, 76%for the hills
D. 23% for the plains, 77%for the hills
Answer» B. 40% for the plains, 60%for the hills
3095.

The scientist who cut off the tails of mice of successive generations to prove Lamarck's theory was wrong was _____.

A. Weismann
B. Haeckel
C. Darwin
D. Wallace
Answer» B. Haeckel
3096.

For the given statement which option is correct? _ans_key_Statement:_ans_key_(X) Air pollution causes injury to all living organisms._ans_key_(Y) The harmful effect depends on the concentration of pollutants, duration .

A. Both X and Y are correct.Y gives correct explanation for X
B. Both X and Y are correct.Y does not give correct explanation for X
C. X is correct, Y is wrong
D. X is wrong and Y is correct
Answer» B. Both X and Y are correct.Y does not give correct explanation for X
3097.

For the given statement which option is correct?_ans_key_Statement:_ans_key_(X) Due to green revolution production of crop is more._ans_key_(Y) Water logging and soil salinity is the outcome of green revolution.

A. Both X and Y are correct.Y gives correct explanation for X
B. Both X and Y are correct.Y does not give correct explanation for X
C. X is correct, Y is wrong
D. X is wrong and Y is correct
Answer» B. Both X and Y are correct.Y does not give correct explanation for X
3098.

Which of the following is responsible for protection of living organism on earth?

A. Ozone layer
B. Green house strategy
C. Troposphere
D. Uvrays
Answer» B. Green house strategy
3099.

What is the rise in the temperature of earth since last three decades?

A. 0.6° C
B. 0.5°
C. 6°C
D. 5°C
Answer» B. 0.5°
3100.

With respect to value of BOD, arrange the following in descending order._ans_key_i) Distilled water ii) Tap water_ans_key_iii)Industrial effluent iv)Sewage discharge in the river

A. i– ii – iii - iv
B. iii –iv – ii - i
C. iv –iii – ii - i
D. ii – I – iv – iii
Answer» C. iv –iii – ii - i