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| 195951. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I List-II(Indian Wildlife species ) (Scientific names )A. Asiatic Wild Ass 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus B. Barasingha 2. Cervus duvauceli C. Chinkara 3. Equus hemionus D. Nilgai 4. Gazella gazella |
| A. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(1),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(2),C-(4),D-(1) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(2),C-(1),D-(4) |
| Answer» D. A-(3),B-(2),C-(1),D-(4) | |
| 195952. |
Foot -and-Mouth disease in animals,a current epidemic in some parts of the world, is caused by |
| A. | Bacterium |
| B. | Fungus |
| C. | Protozoan |
| D. | Virus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195953. |
In a bisexual flower, if androecium and gynoecium mature at different times, the phenomenon is known as |
| A. | Dichogamy |
| B. | Herkogamy |
| C. | Heterogamy |
| D. | Monogamy |
| Answer» B. Herkogamy | |
| 195954. |
In the context of organic evolution, the loss of limbs of snakes is explained by the phenomenon of |
| A. | Use and disuse of organs |
| B. | Adaptation to living in burrows |
| C. | Natural selection |
| D. | Inheritance of acquired characters |
| Answer» B. Adaptation to living in burrows | |
| 195955. |
Tichs and mites are actually |
| A. | Arachnids |
| B. | Crustaceans |
| C. | Insects |
| D. | Myriapods |
| Answer» B. Crustaceans | |
| 195956. |
With reference to the blood in a normal person, which one of the following statements is correct ? |
| A. | Compared to arteries veins are less numerous and hold less of the body's blood at any given |
| B. | Blood cells constitute about 70 percent of the total volume of the blood |
| C. | White Blood Cells(WBC) are made by lymph nodes only |
| D. | The blood has more platelets than WBC |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195957. |
Consider the following plants :1. Bougainvillea 2. Carnations 3. Cocoa 4. Grapes Which of these plants are propagated by stem cuttings ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195958. |
Among living organisms,which one of the following is the most responsible factor for bringing about the origin of a new species ? |
| A. | Isolation |
| B. | Mutation |
| C. | Natural Selection |
| D. | Sexual Reproduction |
| Answer» C. Natural Selection | |
| 195959. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I List-II (Scientists ) (Achievement )A. Arber and Smith 1. Developed transgenic plants with Agro-bacterium T- DNA B. Feldman 2. Discovered endonucleasesC. Mullis 3. Discovered reverse transcriptase D. Temin and Baltimore 4. Discovered Polymerase chain reaction |
| A. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(4),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(3),D-(4) |
| Answer» B. A-(1),B-(2),C-(4),D-(3) | |
| 195960. |
Which of the following cell organelles play the most significant role in protein synthesis ? |
| A. | Lysosome and Centrosome |
| B. | Endoplasmic reticulum and Ribosome |
| C. | Golgi apparatus and Mitochondra |
| D. | Lysosome and Mitochondra |
| Answer» C. Golgi apparatus and Mitochondra | |
| 195961. |
Epiphytes are plants which depend on other plants for |
| A. | Food |
| B. | Mechanical support |
| C. | Shade |
| D. | Water |
| Answer» C. Shade | |
| 195962. |
A class of animals known as Marsupials is a characteristic feature of |
| A. | Africa |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | South America |
| D. | South -east Asia |
| Answer» C. South America | |
| 195963. |
Which of the following features of DNA makes it uniquely suited to store and transmit genetic information from generation to generation ? |
| A. | Complementarity of the two strands |
| B. | Double helix |
| C. | Number of base-pairs per turn |
| D. | Sugar-phosphate backbone |
| Answer» B. Double helix | |
| 195964. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I List-II(Substance ) (Physiological role)A. Ptyalin 1. Converts angioten -sinogen in blood into angiotensin B. Pepsin 2. Digests starch C. Renin 3. Digests proteins D. Oxytocin 4. Hydrolyses fats 5. Induces contraction of smooth muscles |
| A. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(1),D-(5) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(2),D-(5) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(5),D-(1) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(2),D-(4 |
| Answer» B. A-(3),B-(4),C-(2),D-(5) | |
| 195965. |
thlete's Footis a disease caused by |
| A. | Bacteria |
| B. | Fungus |
| C. | Protozoan |
| D. | Nematode |
| Answer» C. Protozoan | |
| 195966. |
In the eye donation, which part of the eye is transplanted from the donor ? |
| A. | Cornea |
| B. | Lens |
| C. | Retina |
| D. | The whole eye |
| Answer» B. Lens | |
| 195967. |
A man whose blood group is not known meets with a serious accident and needs blood transfusion immediately. Which one of the blood groups mentioned below and readily available in the hospital will be safe for transfusion ? |
| A. | O,Rh- |
| B. | O,Rh^+ |
| C. | AB,Rh- |
| D. | AB,RH- |
| Answer» B. O,Rh^+ | |
| 195968. |
Metastasis is the process by which |
| A. | Cells divide rapidly under the influence of drugs |
| B. | Cancer cells spread through the blood or lymphatic system to other sites or organs |
| C. | The chromosomes in cell nuclei are attached to the spindle before moving to the anaphase poles |
| D. | Cancer cells are successfully inhibited to divide any further |
| Answer» C. The chromosomes in cell nuclei are attached to the spindle before moving to the anaphase poles | |
| 195969. |
NASA's Hubble Telescope has spotted ocean on Jupiter's Moon, Which one of the following is that Moon? |
| A. | Vesta |
| B. | Titan |
| C. | Ganymede |
| D. | Ceres |
| Answer» D. Ceres | |
| 195970. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I List-II (Achievement in genetics ) (Scientists ) A. Discovery of transduction and 1. Khurana conjugation in bacteria B. Establishing the sex-linked 2. Romberg inheritance C. Isolation of DNA polymerase from 3. Lederberg E.ColiD. Establishing the complete genetic 4. Morgan code 5. Ochoa |
| A. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(2),D-(1) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(1),D-(5) |
| C. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(1),D-(5) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(2),D-(1) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195971. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I (Bone) List-II(Name)A. Breast -bone 1. Clavicle B. Collar-bone 2. Patella C. Knee-cap 3. Scapula D. Shoulder blade 4. Sternum |
| A. | A-(4),B-(1),C-(3),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(1),B-(4),C-(3),D-(2) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(4),C-(2),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(4),B-(1),C-(2),D-(3) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195972. |
Which organelle in the Cell, other than nucleus,contains DNA ? |
| A. | Centriole |
| B. | Golgi apparatus |
| C. | Lysosome |
| D. | Mitochondrion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195973. |
Consider the following statements:1. Tapeworm is a hermaphrodite.2. Round-worm has separate sexes. 3. Filaria is caused by a nematode.4. Guinea -worm is an annelid.Which of these are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 195974. |
Which of the following team has won Santosh Trophy for 2015? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Services |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» C. Punjab | |
| 195975. |
Kidambi Srikanth has won Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold 2015, he is associated with which sport? |
| A. | Formula One |
| B. | Golf |
| C. | Football |
| D. | Badminton |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195976. |
Soft drinks such as colas contain significant quantities of |
| A. | Caffeine |
| B. | Nicotine |
| C. | Tannin |
| D. | Renin |
| Answer» B. Nicotine | |
| 195977. |
Santosh Trophy tournament is associated with which sport |
| A. | Cricket |
| B. | Golf |
| C. | Football |
| D. | Badminton |
| Answer» D. Badminton | |
| 195978. |
The cellular and molecular control of programmed cell death is known as |
| A. | Apoptosis |
| B. | Ageing |
| C. | Degeneration |
| D. | Necrosis |
| Answer» B. Ageing | |
| 195979. |
Match List-I (Diseases ) with List-II (Types of disease ) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-IIA. Haemophilia 1. Deficiency disease B. Diabetes 2. Genetic diseaseC. Rickets 3. Hormonal disorder D. Ringworm 4. Fungal infection |
| A. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(1),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(3),B-(2),C-(1),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(2),c-(4),D-(1) |
| Answer» C. A-(3),B-(2),C-(1),D-(4) | |
| 195980. |
The 'Stones' formed in human kidney consist mostly of |
| A. | Calcium oxalate |
| B. | Sodium acetate |
| C. | Magnesium sulphate |
| D. | Calcium |
| Answer» B. Sodium acetate | |
| 195981. |
Which one of the following organisms can serve as a biofertilizer for rice crop ? |
| A. | Blue-green algae |
| B. | Rhizobium sp |
| C. | Mycorrhizal fungi |
| D. | Azotobacter sp |
| Answer» B. Rhizobium sp | |
| 195982. |
Who amongst the following has won KwazuluNatal 2015 National Teachers Award in South Africa |
| A. | P Sevmangalam |
| B. | R Gandhi |
| C. | Ganasen Reddy |
| D. | Anil Baijal |
| Answer» D. Anil Baijal | |
| 195983. |
At which stage in its life cycle does the silk worm yield the fibre of commerce ? |
| A. | Egg |
| B. | Larva |
| C. | Pupa |
| D. | Imago |
| Answer» C. Pupa | |
| 195984. |
Who amongst the following has been appointed as Brand Ambassador for the North East by Central Government? |
| A. | A K Ray |
| B. | M C Mary Kom |
| C. | Baichung Bhutia |
| D. | Pinky Karmakar |
| Answer» C. Baichung Bhutia | |
| 195985. |
Historic Statue of Mahatama Gandhi has been unveiled at which country's Parliament Square |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | USA |
| C. | France |
| D. | Britain |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195986. |
Famous Personality Lia Van Leer has passed away recently, she was |
| A. | Pioneer of Italian Cinema |
| B. | Pioneer of Israeli Cinema |
| C. | Pioneer of American Cinema |
| D. | Photographer |
| Answer» C. Pioneer of American Cinema | |
| 195987. |
Some species are important in determing the ablity of a large number of other species to persist in the community. Such species belong to which biological communities? |
| A. | Keystone species |
| B. | Allopatric species |
| C. | Sympatric species |
| D. | Threatened species |
| Answer» B. Allopatric species | |
| 195988. |
CyclonePAMhas affected which region of the world recently |
| A. | Caribbean Islands |
| B. | South AtlanticIslands |
| C. | Indian Ocean |
| D. | South Pacific Islands |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195989. |
Canola refers to special type of oil seed mustard varieties bred for human consumption. The main characteristic of these varieties is that the |
| A. | Seeds have very high oil content |
| B. | Oil is rich inunsaturated fatty acids |
| C. | Oil has long shelf-life |
| D. | Oil has very low Erucic acid content |
| Answer» C. Oil has long shelf-life | |
| 195990. |
Famous Personality Narayan Desai has passed away, he was a famous |
| A. | Movie Director |
| B. | RTI Activist |
| C. | Gandhian and Author |
| D. | Photographer |
| Answer» D. Photographer | |
| 195991. |
The sensation of fatigue in the muscles after prolonged strenuous physical work is caused by |
| A. | A decrease in the supply of oxygen |
| B. | Minor wear and tear of muscle fibres |
| C. | The deplection of glucose |
| D. | The accumulation of lactic acid |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195992. |
Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly ? |
| A. | Organic farming |
| B. | Shifting cultivation |
| C. | Cultivation of high yielding varieties |
| D. | Growing plants in glass -houses |
| Answer» B. Shifting cultivation | |
| 195993. |
Which one of the following genetic diseases is sex-linked ? |
| A. | Royal haemophilia |
| B. | Tay-Sachs disease |
| C. | Cystic fibrosis |
| D. | Hypertension |
| Answer» B. Tay-Sachs disease | |
| 195994. |
Which one of the following is a useful functional association between fungi and the roots of higher plants ? |
| A. | Biofertilizer |
| B. | Coralloid root |
| C. | Lichen |
| D. | Mycorrhiza |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195995. |
When some ants bite,they inject |
| A. | Glacial acetic acid |
| B. | Methanol |
| C. | Formic acid |
| D. | Stearic acid |
| Answer» D. Stearic acid | |
| 195996. |
Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of |
| A. | Kesari Dal |
| B. | Mustard oil |
| C. | Polished rice |
| D. | Mushrooms |
| Answer» B. Mustard oil | |
| 195997. |
Match List-I (Drugs/Chemicals) with List-II (Their uses) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I List-IIA. Atropine 1. Local anaesthesia B. Ether 2. Heart trouble C. Nitroglycerine 3. Dilation of pupilD. Pyrethrin 4. Mosquito control |
| A. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) |
| C. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(4),D-(2) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(2),D-(4) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195998. |
In eye donation. which one of the following parts of donor's eyes is utilized ? |
| A. | Iris |
| B. | Lens |
| C. | Cornea |
| D. | Retina |
| Answer» D. Retina | |
| 195999. |
Ergotism is due to consumption of |
| A. | Contaminated grains |
| B. | Rotting vegetables |
| C. | Contaminated water |
| D. | Stale cooked food |
| Answer» B. Rotting vegetables | |
| 196000. |
The major chemical compound found in human kidney stone is |
| A. | Uric acid |
| B. | Calcium carbonate |
| C. | Calcium oxalate |
| D. | Calcium Sulphate |
| Answer» D. Calcium Sulphate | |