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3801.

During respiration......

A. O2 is produced and CO2 is consumed
B. O2 is consumed and CO2 is produced
C. Both O2 and CO2 are produced
D. Both O2 and CO2 are consumed.
Answer» C. Both O2 and CO2 are produced
3802.

Respiration,occures in the presence of oxygen in called

A. Fermentation
B. Anaerobic respiration
C. Glycolysis
D. Aerobic respiration
Answer» E.
3803.

Lymph (nodes) glands form

A. Hormones
B. Lymphs
C. Antigens
D. Antibodies
Answer» E.
3804.

Which of the following are granular WBCs ? (Manipal - 2002)

A. Neutrophils,Basophils, Lymphocytes
B. Eosinophil, Basophil, Monocytes
C. Basophils, Monocytes, Lymphocytes
D. Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils
Answer» E.
3805.

A respiratory surface must be ?

A. Thin
B. Moist
C. Wide spread
D. All these.
Answer» E.
3806.

Which one of the following human organs is often called the “graveyard”? (AIPMT 2012-M)

A. Albumin
B. Serum amylase
C. Globulin
D. Fibrinogen
Answer» E.
3807.

What is called the Upper region of Pharynx in man ?

A. Oropharynx
B. Nasopharynx
C. Laryngopharynx
D. None of these
Answer» C. Laryngopharynx
3808.

Give full form of FOAM.

A. Friends of Arcata Marsh
B. Friends of Arctic Marsh
C. Friends of Antarctic Marsh
D. Foam of Arcata Marsh
Answer» B. Friends of Arctic Marsh
3809.

Match the following :_ans_key_Coulmn-I Coulmn-II_ans_key_(A) G1 Phase (i) Synthesis of proteins and Microtubules_ans_key_(B) S Phase (ii) Growth phase_ans_key_(C) G2 Phase (iii) Replication of DNA

A. (A - i) (B - ii) (C - iii)
B. (A - iii) (B - ii) (C - i)
C. (A - ii) (B - iii) (C - i)
D. (A - i) (B - iii) (C - ii)
Answer» D. (A - i) (B - iii) (C - ii)
3810.

Give full form of 2-4-D

A. 2-4 dichloro phenoxy acetic acid
B. 2-4 dichloro butyric acid
C. 2-4 dichloro nepthalic acetic acid
D. 2-4 dichloro ethylenic acid
Answer» B. 2-4 dichloro butyric acid
3811.

Lymph is colourless because (MP PMT 1999)

A. WBC are absent
B. WBC are present
C. Heamoglobin is absent
D. RBC are
Answer» D. RBC are
3812.

Which of the following statement is/are correct for Meiosis-II ?_ans_key_(i) Chromosomes are arranged on equatorial plate in prophase-II_ans_key_(ii) Nucleolus disappear during telophase-II_ans_key_(iii) In anaphase-II, the chromatids with their independent centromeres are called chromosomes._ans_key_(iv) In metaphase-II, centromere of each chromosome becomes attached to filament of bipolar spindle.

A. only (i) and (ii)
B. only (iii) and (iv)
C. only (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer» C. only (i), (ii) and (iii)
3813.

Write full form of ACTH?

A. Adrenal Cortical Tropic hormone
B. Adrenocortico Target hormone
C. Adrenocortex Tropic hormone
D. Adrenocortico Tropic hormone
Answer» E.
3814.

Full form of GMO is -

A. Genetically mutant organism
B. Genetically modern organism
C. Genetically modified organism
D. Genetically transferred organism
Answer» D. Genetically transferred organism
3815.

What is full form of FSH.

A. Follicular Stimulating Hormone.
B. Follicle Stimular Hormone.
C. Follicle Stimulating Hormone.
D. Follicular Stimular Hormone.
Answer» D. Follicular Stimular Hormone.
3816.

State the full form of IAA (NCRT 1974)

A. Indole- 3 acetic anhydrase
B. Indole-3 acetic acid
C. Indole- 3 aceto acetate
D. Indole-3 aceto-acetic
Answer» C. Indole- 3 aceto acetate
3817.

What is full form of ANF?

A. Atrial Natriuretic factor
B. Atrial Natural Factor
C. Anti Natriuretic Factor
D. Anti Nutrient Factor
Answer» B. Atrial Natural Factor
3818.

A. During interphase, chromosomes are recognized as chromatin network. R. Chromosomes are highly dispersed during this phase.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is wrong
D. I is wrong and R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
3819.

Which of the following statement is/are correct for prophase of mitosis ?_ans_key_(i) At the end of this phase nuclear membrane and nucleolus disintegrate._ans_key_(ii) At the end of this phase two chromosome and a centromere holding them together._ans_key_(iii) This phase begins with the condensation of chromatids along their lengths.

A. (i) only
B. only (i) and (ii)
C. only (ii) and (iii)
D. (i) and (iii)
Answer» B. only (i) and (ii)
3820.

Full form of RUBISCO is:

A. Ribulose Bisulphate Carboxylase Oxygenare
B. Ribuose Biphosphate Carboxylase Oxygenare
C. Ribuose Bisulphate Carboxylase Oxygenare
D. Ribulose Biphosphate Carboxylase Oxygenare
Answer» E.
3821.

Match the following :_ans_key_Coulmn-I Coulmn-II_ans_key_(A) Cytokinesis (i) Reformation of nuclear Membrane and golgi body_ans_key_(B) Metaphase (ii) Synthesis of RNA and protein_ans_key_(C) Telophase (iii) Centromers of chmosomes are arranged on equatorial plate._ans_key_(D) Interphase (iv) Contraction of chomosomes starts_ans_key_(v) The formation of synctium

A. (A - i) (B - ii) (C - iii) (D - iv)
B. (A - iv) (B - iii) (C - i) (D - ii)
C. (A - iv) (B - ii) (C - i) (D - iv)
D. (A - iv) (B - iii) (C - ii) (D - i)
Answer» D. (A - iv) (B - iii) (C - ii) (D - i)
3822.

A. During meiosis, the genetic material is replicated twice whereas the cell divides one. R. Meiosis takes place in plants and animals during the formation of reproductive cells.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is wrong
D. A is wrong and R is true
Answer» E.
3823.

Match the following :_ans_key_Coulmn-I Coulmn-II_ans_key_(A) Prophase (i) Nuclear membrane and other orgenelles reorganise_ans_key_(B) Metaphase (ii) Arrangement of chromatids on the poles_ans_key_(C) Anaphase (iii) Formation of cytoplasmic fibres of proteins_ans_key_(D) Telophase (iv) Arranged on equatorial plane_ans_key_(E) Cytokinesis (v) The formation of syncytium

A. (A - i) (B - ii) (C - iii) (D - iv) (E - v)
B. (A - iii) (B - iv) (C - ii) (D - i) (E - v)
C. (A - v) (B - iv) (C - iii) (D - ii) (E - i)
D. (A - ii) (B - iii) (C - iv) (D - v) (E - i)
Answer» C. (A - v) (B - iv) (C - iii) (D - ii) (E - i)
3824.

A. The meiotic division-I is also called reduction division.R. During this the chromosomes are distributed in two cells in half their number.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is wrong
D. A is wrong and R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
3825.

Indentify the correct sequence of karyokinesis stages :

A. Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase
B. Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
C. Prophase, Telophase, Metaphase, Anaphase
D. Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase
Answer» C. Prophase, Telophase, Metaphase, Anaphase
3826.

For the statement ‘X’ and statement ‘Y’ which of the following option is correct ? Statement – ‘X’ :During meiosis the genetic material is replicated once. Statement – ‘Y’ : Genetic material is not replicated during interkinesis.

A. Both statements ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are correct
B. ‘X’ is correct and ‘Y’ is wrong
C. Both statements ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are wrong
D. ‘X’ is wrong and ‘Y’ is correct
Answer» B. ‘X’ is correct and ‘Y’ is wrong
3827.

Which of the following statement is/are correct for Prophase-I ?_ans_key_(i) During diplotene, the members of each pair of homologous chromosomes start moving away from one another._ans_key_(ii) In zygotene, bivalent chromosomes appear tetravalent._ans_key_(iii) In diakinesis, chromatids become separated even at the site of chiasmata.

A. only (i)
B. only (ii)
C. only (i) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer» D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
3828.

Which is the true statement for mitosis ?

A. Cell formed by it performs diverse functions i.e. show division of labour
B. The number of chromosomes in the new cells are half than that of the parent cell.
C. Two cells are formed as a result of this division are identical in all aspects.
D. Cells formed as a result of mitosis have different genetic characters.
Answer» D. Cells formed as a result of mitosis have different genetic characters.
3829.

Statement – P : Interphase is divided in three sub phases. Statement – Q : G1 phase is the initial phase of interphase.

A. Statement P and Q both are correct
B. Statement P is correct statement Q is wrong
C. Statement P is wrong and statement Q is correct
D. Statement P and Q both are wrong
Answer» B. Statement P is correct statement Q is wrong
3830.

Statement – P : G1 stage is the last stage or interphase. Statement – Q : Systhesis of DNA takes place in G2 stage.

A. Statement P and Q both are correct
B. Statement P is correct statement Q is wrong
C. Statement P is wrong and statement Q is correct
D. Statement P and Q both are wrong
Answer» E.
3831.

Match the following :_ans_key_Coulmn-I Coulmn-II_ans_key_(A) Laptotene (i) Nucleolus disappears_ans_key_(B) Zygotence (ii) Appearance of recombination nodules_ans_key_(C) Pachytene (iii) Develoment of Synapsis_ans_key_(D) Diplotene (iv) Chromosome appears filamentous_ans_key_(E) Daikinesis (v) Genes exchange at chaismata

A. (A - iv) (B - iii) (C - ii) (D - v) (E - i)
B. (A - i) (B - ii) (C - iii) (D - iv) (E - v)
C. (A - v) (B - iv) (C - iii) (D - ii) (E - i)
D. (A - ii) (B - iii) (C - iv) (D - r) (E - i)
Answer» B. (A - i) (B - ii) (C - iii) (D - iv) (E - v)
3832.

Which of the following statement is true for mitosis ?

A. Cytokinesis and karyokinesis occur together
B. Cytokinesis and karyokinesis are random
C. Cytokinesis preceedes karyokinesis
D. Karyokinesis preceedes cytokinesis
Answer» E.
3833.

Statement – P : In ‘S’ stage centrosome is duplicated Statement – Q : In the prophase centrioles separate from each other and move towards the opposite poles.

A. Statement P and Q both are correct
B. Statement P is correct statement Q is wrong
C. Statement P is wrong and statement Q is correct
D. Statement P and Q both are wrong
Answer» D. Statement P and Q both are wrong
3834.

“The number of chiasmata depends on chromosomes” – What is the mistake in the given statement ?

A. Width of chromosome – Word in not mentioned
B. Size of chromosome – Word is not mentioned
C. Number of chromosome – Word is not mentioned
D. Length of chromosome – Word is not mentioned
Answer» E.
3835.

From the following which pair does not match ?

A. S – state – Synthesis of DNA
B. Meiosis – One parental cell produces two daughter cells
C. Anaphase – Each chomatid with independent centromere.
D. Zygotene - Synapsis
Answer» C. Anaphase – Each chomatid with independent centromere.
3836.

Find out the incorrect pair.

A. Telophase – Chromatin is observed
B. G1 phase – New DNA is synthesized
C. Prophase – nuclear membrane disintegrates
D. Zygotene - Synapsis
Answer» C. Prophase – nuclear membrane disintegrates
3837.

A. Number of chiasmata is more in longer chromosomes.R. The number of chiasmata depends on the length of chromosomes.

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is wrong
D. A is wrong and R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
3838.

A. G1 phase is also called growth phase. R. There is a lot of biosynthetic activity during

A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is wrong
D. A is wrong and R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
3839.

Which is the physical barrier method for familly planing in females ?

A. Condom for male
B. Condom for female
C. Diaphragm.
D. Both b and c
Answer» E.
3840.

Match the following :_ans_key_Coulmn-I Coulmn-II_ans_key_(A) Prophase-I (i) Chromosomes move toward one plane along with centromere._ans_key_(B) Metaphase-II (ii) Half the number of chromosomes in seen_ans_key_(C) Anaphase-I (iii) Longest phase of meiosis-I_ans_key_(D) Telophase-I (iv) Two nuclei are seen

A. (A - iii) (B - i) (C - ii) (D - iv)
B. (A - i) (B - ii) (C - iii) (D - iv)
C. (A - ii) (B - iii) (C - iv) (D - i)
D. (A - iv) (B - i) (C - i) (D - iii)
Answer» B. (A - i) (B - ii) (C - iii) (D - iv)
3841.

What is the rank of India to kick off action plans and programs at national level to get total reproductivehealth as a social goal ?

A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer» B. Second
3842.

According to WHO, reproductive health means a total well-being in all aspects of reproduction like..

A. Physical, Emotional, Behavioral, Social
B. Physical, Mental, Health, Sexual Habits, Healthy body
C. Physical, Mental, Behevioural, Devlopment of sexual organs
D. Physical, Mental, Emtional, Social
Answer» B. Physical, Mental, Health, Sexual Habits, Healthy body
3843.

What was the population of india during independence (in millions)

A. 335
B. 338
C. .352
D. 342
Answer» E.
3844.

In which countries of Europe the population has decreased ?

A. Itally, Spain
B. Itally, Germany
C. Spain, Russia
D. Switzerland
Answer» B. Itally, Germany
3845.

What is the rank of India in population growth.?

A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer» C. Third
3846.

What are the major tasks under reprouctive and child health care programs ?

A. Create awareness about reproductive health among people
B. Educate people about reproductive process
C. Establish reproductive health care in society
D. Both (a) and (c).
Answer» E.
3847.

What are the requirments for the successful implemenattion of sex education programs ?

A. Professional expertise
B. Materials and tools
C. Qntrastructure
D. All obove
Answer» E.
3848.

What percentage of region does indian population occupy ?

A. 2.4%
B. 3.4%
C. 4.4%
D. 5.4%
Answer» B. 3.4%
3849.

Which of the following is not a natural familly planing method ?

A. Periodis abstinence
B. Interruption coitus
C. Chemical method
D. Lactational amenorrhea
Answer» D. Lactational amenorrhea
3850.

What was the increase in population size of our country from 1951 to 1991 ?

A. 362 to 845
B. 361 to 846
C. 363 to 847
D. 384 to 848
Answer» C. 363 to 847