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| 16351. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Rowlatt Act:1. Rowlatt Act was passed in 19192. It was an act which gave the British government massive power to repress political Activities.3. The act allowed that government to arrest anybody without a trial for two years.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | only 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. only 1 and 2 | |
| 16352. |
Select the option which shows correct matching of animal with excretory organs and excretory product? |
| A. | Housefly(Animal)---u003eRenal tubules(Excretory organs)---u003eUric acid(Excretory product) |
| B. | Labeo(Animal)---u003eNephridial tubes(Excretory organs)---u003eAmmonia(Excretory product) |
| C. | Salamander(Animal)---u003eKidney(Excretory organs)---u003eUrea(Excretory product) |
| D. | Peacock(Animal)---u003eKidney(Excretory organs)---u003eUrea(Excretory product) |
| Answer» D. Peacock(Animal)---u003eKidney(Excretory organs)---u003eUrea(Excretory product) | |
| 16353. |
Select the correct statement with respect to disorders of muscles in humans? |
| A. | Rapid contractions of skeletal muscles causes muscle dystrophy |
| B. | Accumulation of urea and creatine in the joints cause their inflammation |
| C. | Failure of neuromuscular transmission in myasthenia gravis can prevent normalswallowing |
| D. | An overdose of vitamin D causes osteoporosis |
| Answer» D. An overdose of vitamin D causes osteoporosis | |
| 16354. |
Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century B.C.? |
| A. | Magadh |
| B. | Kashi |
| C. | Kashi |
| D. | Gandhar |
| Answer» B. Kashi | |
| 16355. |
Consider the following statements in regard to Khilafat Movement’:1. ‘Khilafat Movement’, an organization that wanted to protect the position of the Ottoman sultan as spiritual leader of all Muslims2. The Khilafat committee was formed in Bombay in March 1919 to defend the power of Khalifa.3. Brother Muhammad Ali and And Shaukat Ali were two active Khilafat leaders.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | only 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. only 1 and 2 | |
| 16356. |
The following persons came to India at one time or another:1. Fa-Hien2. I-Tsing3. Megasthanese4. Hieun-TsangThe correct chronological sequence of their visits is |
| A. | 1,3,4,2 |
| B. | 1,3,2,4 |
| C. | 3,1,4,2 |
| D. | 3,1,2,4 |
| Answer» D. 3,1,2,4 | |
| 16357. |
Which one of the following is one of the paths followed by air/O2 during respiration in an adult male Periplaneta americana as it enters the animal body? |
| A. | Hypopharynx, mouth, pharynx, trachea, tissues |
| B. | Mouth, bronchial tube, trachea, oxygen enters cells |
| C. | Spiracle in metathorax, trachea, tracheoles, oxygen diffuses into cells |
| D. | Spiracles in prothorax, tracheoles, trachea, oxygen diffuses into cells |
| Answer» D. Spiracles in prothorax, tracheoles, trachea, oxygen diffuses into cells | |
| 16358. |
Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food-grains to be utilised during the crises in the country? |
| A. | Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra |
| B. | Prayaga-Prasasti |
| C. | Rummindei pillar-edict of Asoka |
| D. | Sohagaura Copper-plate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16359. |
Which enzymes are likely to act on the baked potatoes eaten by a man, starting from the mouth and as it moves down the alimentary canal? |
| A. | Salivary maltase → carboxy peptidase → trypsinogen |
| B. | Salivary amylase → pancreatic amylase → disaccharidases |
| C. | Disaccharidase like maltase → lipases → nucleases |
| D. | Pancreatic amylase → salivary amylase → lipases |
| Answer» C. Disaccharidase like maltase → lipases → nucleases | |
| 16360. |
A healthy person eats the following diet – 5 gm raw sugar, 4 gm albumin, 10 gm pure buffalo ghee adultrated with 2 gm vegetable ghee (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and 5 gm lignin. How many calories he is likely to get? |
| A. | 112 |
| B. | 164 |
| C. | 126 |
| D. | 144 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16361. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?1. Lothal : Ancient dockyard2. Sarnath : First Sermon of Buddha3. Rajgir : Lion capital of Ashoka4. Nalanda : Great seat of Buddhist learning |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 16362. |
Assertion (A): According to Asoka's edicts social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion. |
| A. | A is false but R is true |
| B. | A is true both R is false |
| C. | Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| D. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16363. |
Why is a capsule advantageous to a bacterium? |
| A. | It allows bacterium to “hide” from host’s immune system |
| B. | It provides means of locomotion |
| C. | It protects the bacterium from desiccation |
| D. | It allows the bacterium to attach to the surface |
| Answer» B. It provides means of locomotion | |
| 16364. |
Which of the following statements about enzymes is wrong? |
| A. | Enzymes require optimum pH and temperature for maximum activity |
| B. | Enzymes are mostly proteins but some are lipids also |
| C. | Enzymes are denatured at high temperatures |
| D. | Enzymes are highly specific |
| Answer» C. Enzymes are denatured at high temperatures | |
| 16365. |
Select the correct option with respect to cockroaches? |
| A. | The fore wings are tegmina which are used in flight |
| B. | Males bear short anal styles not present in females |
| C. | Malpighian tubules convert nitrogenous wastes into urea |
| D. | Nervous system comprises of a dorsal nervecord and ten pairs of ganglion |
| Answer» C. Malpighian tubules convert nitrogenous wastes into urea | |
| 16366. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?1. Mrichchakatikam-Shudraka2. Buddhacharita-Vasuvandhu3. Mudrarakshasha-Vishakadatta4. Harshacharita-Banabhatta |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 16367. |
What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India?1. Gold coins2. Punch marked silver coins3. Iron plough4. Urban culture |
| A. | 4,3,2,1 |
| B. | 4,3,1,2 |
| C. | 3,4,2,1 |
| D. | 3,4,1,2 |
| Answer» B. 4,3,1,2 | |
| 16368. |
Which one of the following groups of animals reproduces only by sexual means? |
| A. | Protozoa |
| B. | Porifera |
| C. | Cnidaria |
| D. | Ctenophora |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16369. |
Which one of the following animals is correctly matched with its one characteristics and the taxon? |
| A. | Duckbilled platypus (Animal)----u003eOviparous(Characteristic)----u003eMammalian(Taxon) |
| B. | Milipede (Animal)----u003eVentral nerve cord(Characteristic)----u003eArachnida(Taxon) |
| C. | Sea Anemone (Animal)----u003eTriploblastic(Characteristic)----u003eCnidaria(Taxon) |
| D. | Silverfish (Animal)----u003ePectoral and Pelvic fins(Characteristic)----u003eChordata(Taxon) |
| Answer» B. Milipede (Animal)----u003eVentral nerve cord(Characteristic)----u003eArachnida(Taxon) | |
| 16370. |
Sharks and dogfishes differ from skates and rays by? |
| A. | Distinct demarcation between body and tail |
| B. | Head and trunk are widened considerably |
| C. | Gill slits are ventrally placed |
| D. | Their pectoral fins distinctly marked off from cyclindrical bodies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16371. |
Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because |
| A. | Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society |
| B. | caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them |
| C. | they had renounced the policy of war and violence |
| D. | Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time |
| Answer» C. they had renounced the policy of war and violence | |
| 16372. |
Match List I with List IIList I (Author) List II (Text)A. Varahamihir 1. Prabandha ChintamaniB. Vishakhadatta 2. Mrichchha-katikamC. Sudraka 3. Brihat- SamhitaD. Bilhana 4. Devi-Chandraguptam5. Vikramankadeva-charita |
| A. | A-1; B-3; C-5; D-2 |
| B. | A-5; B-3; C-4; D-1 |
| C. | A-3; B-4; C-2; D-5 |
| D. | A-3; B-4; C-5; D-2 |
| Answer» D. A-3; B-4; C-5; D-2 | |
| 16373. |
The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in which upnishad? |
| A. | Kenopanishad |
| B. | Kathopanishad |
| C. | Mundakopanishad |
| D. | Chhandogyopanishad |
| Answer» C. Mundakopanishad | |
| 16374. |
The characteristics of class Reptilia are? |
| A. | Marine animals with cartilaginous endoskeleton, body covered with placoid scales |
| B. | Fresh water animals with bony endoskeleton, air-bladder to regulate buoyancy |
| C. | Body covered with moist skin which is devoid of scales, the ear is represented by a tympanum, alimentary canal, urinary and reproductive tracts open into a common cloaca |
| D. | Body covered with dry and cornified skin, scales over the body are epidermal, they do not have external ears |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16375. |
Which one of the following statements regarding Asokan stone pillars is incorrect? |
| A. | These are parts of architectural structures |
| B. | The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape |
| C. | These are monolithic |
| D. | These are highly polished |
| Answer» B. The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape | |
| 16376. |
The second commitment period for Kyoto Protocolwas decided at? |
| A. | Doha |
| B. | Bali |
| C. | Durban |
| D. | Cancun |
| Answer» B. Bali | |
| 16377. |
Which one of the following is a primary consumer in maize field ecosystem? |
| A. | Lion |
| B. | Wolf |
| C. | Grasshopper |
| D. | Phytoplankton |
| Answer» D. Phytoplankton | |
| 16378. |
Match List I with List II A. Gupta 1. BadamiB. Chandela 2. PanamalaiC. Chalukya 3. KhajurahoD. Pallava 4. Deogarh |
| A. | A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2 |
| B. | A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1 |
| C. | A-4; B -2; C-3; D- 1 |
| D. | A-4; B-3; C-1;D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16379. |
Which of the following has maximum genetic diversity in India? |
| A. | Groundnut |
| B. | Wheat |
| C. | Mango |
| D. | Rice |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16380. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answerA. Visakhadatta 1. MedicineB. Varahamihira 2. DramaC. Charaka 3. AstronomyD. Brahmagupta 4. Mathematics |
| A. | A -3; B -4; C-1; D- 2 |
| B. | A-2; B-3; C-1; D-4 |
| C. | A-2; B- 1; C-3; D-4 |
| D. | A - 1; B - 3; C-4; D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-2; B- 1; C-3; D-4 | |
| 16381. |
Which organization publishes the Red Data Book? |
| A. | GEF |
| B. | UNEP |
| C. | IUCN |
| D. | WWF |
| Answer» D. WWF | |
| 16382. |
The largest tiger reserve in India is? |
| A. | Nagarhole |
| B. | Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam |
| C. | Valmiki |
| D. | Periyar |
| Answer» C. Valmiki | |
| 16383. |
RNA interference involves? |
| A. | Synthesis of mRNA from DNA |
| B. | Silencing of specific mRNA due to complementary RNA |
| C. | Synthesis of cDNA from RNA using reverse transcriptase |
| D. | Interference of RNA in synthesis of DNA |
| Answer» C. Synthesis of cDNA from RNA using reverse transcriptase | |
| 16384. |
Benthic organisms are affected most by? |
| A. | Sediment characteristics of aquatic ecosystems |
| B. | Surface turbulence of water |
| C. | Light reaching the forest floor |
| D. | Water-holding capacity of soil |
| Answer» B. Surface turbulence of water | |
| 16385. |
Genes of interest can be selected from a genomic library by using? |
| A. | Restriction enzymes |
| B. | Cloning vectors |
| C. | DNA probes |
| D. | Gene targets |
| Answer» D. Gene targets | |
| 16386. |
During the process of isolation of DNA, chilled ethanol is added to? |
| A. | Remove proteins such as histones |
| B. | Precipitate DNA |
| C. | Break open the cell to release DNA |
| D. | Facilitate action of restriction enzymes |
| Answer» C. Break open the cell to release DNA | |
| 16387. |
Satellite RNAs are present in some? |
| A. | Bacteriophages |
| B. | Prions |
| C. | Viroids |
| D. | Plant viruses |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16388. |
Which of the following statements is not true about somatic embryogenesis? |
| A. | A somatic embryo develops from a somatic cell |
| B. | Somatic embryos can develop from microspores |
| C. | The pattern of development of a somatic embryo is comparable to that of a zygotic embryo |
| D. | Somatic embryo is induced usually by an auxin such as 2, 4-D |
| Answer» C. The pattern of development of a somatic embryo is comparable to that of a zygotic embryo | |
| 16389. |
Which one of the following vectors is used to replace the defective gene in gene therapy? |
| A. | Ti plasmid |
| B. | Cosmid |
| C. | Adenovirus |
| D. | Ri plasmid |
| Answer» D. Ri plasmid | |
| 16390. |
One of the most frequently used techniques in DNA fingerprinting is? |
| A. | AFLP |
| B. | SSCP |
| C. | VNTR |
| D. | SCAR |
| Answer» D. SCAR | |
| 16391. |
Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment2. Indifference to the authority of the vedas3. Denial of efficiency of rituals4. Non-injury to animal life |
| A. | l and 2 |
| B. | 1,3, and 4 |
| C. | 2,3 and 4 |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1,2,3 and 4 | |
| 16392. |
Genetic variation in a population arises due to? |
| A. | Mutations only |
| B. | Mutations as well as recombination |
| C. | Recombination only |
| D. | Reproductive isolation and selection |
| Answer» C. Recombination only | |
| 16393. |
Albuminous seeds store their reserve food mainly in? |
| A. | Perisperm |
| B. | Cotyledons |
| C. | Endosperm |
| D. | Hypocotyl |
| Answer» D. Hypocotyl | |
| 16394. |
Which of the following is not a property of the genetic code? |
| A. | Universal |
| B. | Ambiguous |
| C. | Non-overlapping |
| D. | Degeneracy |
| Answer» C. Non-overlapping | |
| 16395. |
Random unidirectional change in allele frequencies that occurs by chance in all populations and especially in small populations is known as? |
| A. | Genetic drift |
| B. | Natural selection |
| C. | Migration |
| D. | Mutation |
| Answer» B. Natural selection | |
| 16396. |
Megaspores are produced from the megaspore mother cells after |
| A. | Differentiation |
| B. | Formation of a thick wall |
| C. | Mitotic division |
| D. | Meiotic division |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16397. |
Syngamy can occur outside the body of the organism in? |
| A. | Fungi |
| B. | Algae |
| C. | Mosses |
| D. | Ferns |
| Answer» C. Mosses | |
| 16398. |
Animal vectors are required for pollination in? |
| A. | Cucumber |
| B. | Mulbery |
| C. | Vallisneria |
| D. | Maize |
| Answer» B. Mulbery | |
| 16399. |
Bundle sheath cells? |
| A. | Lack both RuBisCo and PEP carboxylase |
| B. | Lack RuBisCo |
| C. | Are rich in PEP carboxylase |
| D. | Are rich in RuBisCo |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16400. |
The Nagara, the Dravida, and the Vesara are |
| A. | the three main musical gharanas prevalent in India |
| B. | the three main styles of Indian temple architecture |
| C. | the three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified |
| D. | the three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent. |
| Answer» C. the three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified | |