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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