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This section includes 5751 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
251. |
Which of the following did not help Darwin formulate his theory of evolution? |
A. | Beleif that the earth was several thousand years old |
B. | All of the above did help darwin |
C. | Closely related species on oceanic islands |
D. | Evidence of artificial selection in domestic animals |
Answer» B. All of the above did help darwin | |
252. |
One of the important consequences of geographical isolation is: |
A. | Preventing speciation |
B. | Speciation through reproductive isolation |
C. | Random creation of new species |
D. | No change in the isolated fauna |
Answer» C. Random creation of new species | |
253. |
Diversification in plant life appeared: |
A. | Due to long periods of evolutionary changes |
B. | Due to abrupt mutations |
C. | Suddenly on earth |
D. | By seed dispersal |
Answer» B. Due to abrupt mutations | |
254. |
Which of the following pairs are analogous structures |
A. | The front leg of a frog and a bat wing |
B. | The wing of a bird and a butterfly wing |
C. | The front leg of a horse and a human arm |
D. | The front flipper of a porpoise and a human arm |
Answer» C. The front leg of a horse and a human arm | |
255. |
Which one of the following sequences was proposed by Darwin and Wallace for organic evolution? |
A. | Non-random evolution |
B. | Natural selection |
C. | Adaptive radiation |
D. | Convergent evolution |
Answer» E. | |
256. |
Where did Darwin observe closely related species of finches and closely related species of tortorises? |
A. | England |
B. | Australia |
C. | The galapagos islands |
D. | The cape verde island |
Answer» D. The cape verde island | |
257. |
Which one of the following is modified stem- |
A. | Carrot |
B. | Sweat potato |
C. | Coconut |
D. | Potato |
Answer» E. | |
258. |
Milk is poor source of- |
A. | Iron |
B. | Calcium |
C. | Copper |
D. | Sodium |
Answer» B. Calcium | |
259. |
Normal human blood is : |
A. | Acidic |
B. | Alkaline |
C. | Neutral |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. Neutral | |
260. |
In cactus, the spiners are the modified- |
A. | Stem |
B. | Stipules |
C. | Leaves |
D. | Buds |
Answer» D. Buds | |
261. |
Plants that grow in saline water are known as : |
A. | Halophytes |
B. | Hydrophytes |
C. | Mesophytes |
D. | Thallophytes |
Answer» B. Hydrophytes | |
262. |
Major 'Basmati rice is produce in state- |
A. | Kerala |
B. | Andhra pradesh |
C. | Karnataka |
D. | Uttar pradesh |
Answer» C. Karnataka | |
263. |
Photosynthesis takes place faster in ? |
A. | Red light |
B. | Yellow light |
C. | White light |
D. | Darkness |
Answer» D. Darkness | |
264. |
A plant bud is- |
A. | An embryonic shoot |
B. | An embryonic leaf |
C. | An embryonic stem |
D. | A seed |
Answer» B. An embryonic leaf | |
265. |
The deficiency of which of the following leads to dental caries ? |
A. | Copper |
B. | Iron |
C. | Zinc |
D. | Fluorine |
Answer» E. | |
266. |
Carotene in Indian cow's milk causes ? |
A. | White colour |
B. | Yellow colour |
C. | Deep yellow colour |
D. | Creamish white colour |
Answer» C. Deep yellow colour | |
267. |
Which one of the following is an enzyme ? |
A. | Trypsin |
B. | Insulin |
C. | Somatotropin |
D. | Glucagon |
Answer» B. Insulin | |
268. |
Biofuel is obtained from the seed of - |
A. | Jamun |
B. | Jacaranda |
C. | Jatropa |
D. | Juniper |
Answer» D. Juniper | |
269. |
Which of the following is a skin disease ? |
A. | Scurvy |
B. | Pellagra |
C. | Rickets |
D. | Anaemia |
Answer» C. Rickets | |
270. |
Reproductive part of flower is- |
A. | Androcieum and gynecium |
B. | Sepal and petal |
C. | Petal and androcium |
D. | Sepal and gynecium |
Answer» B. Sepal and petal | |
271. |
What is study of heart ? |
A. | Dermatology |
B. | Ecology |
C. | Demography |
D. | Cardiology |
Answer» E. | |
272. |
A 'flower bud' which is uses as a spice is obtained from- |
A. | Cinnamon |
B. | Cardamon |
C. | Clove |
D. | Coriander |
Answer» D. Coriander | |
273. |
Turpentine is got from- |
A. | Angiosperm wod |
B. | Angiosperm fruit |
C. | Gymnosperm wood |
D. | Pines cones |
Answer» D. Pines cones | |
274. |
Which is responsible for the process of cell division ? |
A. | Mitosis |
B. | Fusion |
C. | Fission |
D. | Heterosis |
Answer» B. Fusion | |
275. |
Cactus is reffered to as- |
A. | Hydrophyte |
B. | Mesophyte |
C. | Xerophyte |
D. | Epiphyte |
Answer» D. Epiphyte | |
276. |
Which of the following is not a root? |
A. | Potato |
B. | Carrot |
C. | Sweet potato |
D. | Radish |
Answer» B. Carrot | |
277. |
What would happen if human blood becomes acidic ? |
A. | Oxygen-carrying capacity of haemoglobin is decrease |
B. | Oxygen-carrying capacity of haemoglobin is increase |
C. | Will be unpredictable |
D. | Will be same |
Answer» B. Oxygen-carrying capacity of haemoglobin is increase | |
278. |
Largest flower found in the world is- |
A. | Raflesia |
B. | Victoria |
C. | Drosora |
D. | Amerbel |
Answer» B. Victoria | |
279. |
In a bisexual flower if androcium and gynoecium mature at different time the phenomenon is known as- |
A. | Dichogamy |
B. | Herpogamy |
C. | Haterogamy monogamy |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Herpogamy | |
280. |
Phloem tissue is found in ? |
A. | Insects |
B. | Mammals |
C. | Plants |
D. | None of these |
Answer» D. None of these | |
281. |
India is a largest producer and exporter of- |
A. | Tea |
B. | Coffee |
C. | Wheat |
D. | Rice |
Answer» B. Coffee | |
282. |
The leaves used as wrappers for bides are obtained from which one of the following? |
A. | Shikakai |
B. | Rudraksha |
C. | Tendu |
D. | Lemon grass |
Answer» D. Lemon grass | |
283. |
Which plant is called Herbnal-Indian Doctor? |
A. | Neem |
B. | Amla |
C. | Mango |
D. | Tulsi |
Answer» E. | |
284. |
Agar-agar is prepared from- |
A. | Algae |
B. | Lichens |
C. | Fungi |
D. | Bryophyte |
Answer» B. Lichens | |
285. |
Breeding and management of bees is known as : |
A. | Apicultural |
B. | Sericulture |
C. | Pisciculture |
D. | Silviculture |
Answer» B. Sericulture | |
286. |
In India, cluster bean(Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which of the following statements is correct in this co |
A. | The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture |
B. | The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas |
C. | The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of antihistamines |
D. | It is a source of high quality biodisel |
Answer» C. The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of antihistamines | |
287. |
The richest source of vitamin D is |
A. | Cheese |
B. | Milk |
C. | Cod liver oil |
D. | Spinach |
Answer» D. Spinach | |
288. |
Placenta is the structure formed : |
A. | By the union of foetal and uterine tissue |
B. | By uterine only |
C. | By fusion of germ layers |
D. | By foetus only |
Answer» B. By uterine only | |
289. |
Who is known as father of Genetics ? |
A. | Henry |
B. | Morgan |
C. | F.b. morrison |
D. | G.j mandel |
Answer» E. | |
290. |
Spice saffron is obtained from which part of plant- |
A. | Leaf |
B. | Patal |
C. | Sepal |
D. | Stigma |
Answer» E. | |
291. |
Most highly intelligent mammals are : |
A. | Whales |
B. | Dolphins |
C. | Elephants |
D. | Kangaroos |
Answer» C. Elephants | |
292. |
Which of the following tests helps in diagnosis of cancer ? |
A. | Biopsy test |
B. | Urine test |
C. | Blood test |
D. | Neuro test |
Answer» B. Urine test | |
293. |
A clone is a group of individuals obtained through- |
A. | Self pollination |
B. | Micropropagation |
C. | Hybridisation |
D. | Cross pollination |
Answer» C. Hybridisation | |
294. |
What is Anthology ? |
A. | Study of male reproductive organ. |
B. | Study of bryophytes |
C. | Study of flowers and flowering plants |
D. | Study of blood vascular system. |
Answer» D. Study of blood vascular system. | |
295. |
IR-20 is a high yielding variety of- |
A. | Cotton |
B. | Rice |
C. | Wheat |
D. | Sugarcane |
Answer» C. Wheat | |
296. |
The compound used in anti-malarial drug is |
A. | Neoprene |
B. | Isoprene |
C. | Aspirin |
D. | Chloroquin |
Answer» E. | |
297. |
Diabetes is caused by lack of |
A. | Calcium |
B. | Vitamin |
C. | Insulin |
D. | Sugars |
Answer» D. Sugars | |
298. |
In a human body, the basic building block are |
A. | Cells |
B. | Bones |
C. | Nerves |
D. | Muscles |
Answer» B. Bones | |
299. |
Plants receive their nutrients mainly from ? |
A. | Chlorophyll |
B. | Atmosphere |
C. | Light |
D. | Soil |
Answer» E. | |
300. |
Oxygen in our blood is transported by |
A. | Haemoglobin |
B. | Collagen |
C. | Keratin |
D. | Myoglobin |
Answer» B. Collagen | |