Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

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1.

Alkaloids found in opium do not include

A. morphine
B. codeine
C. cocaine
D. opium
Answer» D. opium
2.

Chemical reaction of digestion is called as

A. Hydrolysis
B. oxidation
C. hydrolases
D. formation of ATP
Answer» D. formation of ATP
3.

In ecology, Avicenna is an example of

A. hydrophytes
B. xerophytes
C. saprophytes
D. spectophyte
Answer» B. xerophytes
4.

Sub-phylum Vertebrata is divided into

A. 1 class
B. 4 classes
C. 5 classes
D. 6 classes
Answer» D. 6 classes
5.

Fish inability of survival in another habitat is an example of

A. less differentiation
B. high differentiation
C. less integration
D. high integration
Answer» C. less integration
6.

Elements which are transported throughout plants are called

A. inorganic
B. sieve elements
C. key elements
D. phloem elements
Answer» C. key elements
7.

Vessel of xylem in plants is a

A. structure that keeps growing
B. dead structure
C. useless in perennials
D. not composed of pits
Answer» C. useless in perennials
8.

When capillaries join together, they form

A. veins
B. venules
C. arterioles
D. arteries
Answer» C. arterioles
9.

Diabetes often results due to

A. conversion of glucose to glycogen
B. inability of pancreas to secrete insulin
C. less water intake in diet
D. unhealthy and inactive life styles
Answer» C. less water intake in diet
10.

In animals and fungi, glycogen (C₂₄H₄₂O₂₁) is stored in the form of

A. lipids
B. amino acids
C. carbohydrates
D. sugars
Answer» D. sugars
11.

Specificity destruction of antigen is done by

A. antigens
B. antibodies
C. antireductants
D. antioxidants
Answer» C. antireductants
12.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) can

A. not be lost by root
B. be lost through root hairs
C. enter the root through root hairs
D. not be produced in tissue respiration
Answer» C. enter the root through root hairs
13.

Reaction between oxides of nitrogen (N₂) and oxygen (O₂) results in

A. formation of nitric acid only
B. acid rains only
C. alkali rain
D. formation of nitric acid and acid rains
Answer» E.
14.

After contraction of ventricular muscles blood is moved via swollen portion called as

A. sinus venosus
B. conus arteriosus
C. superior vecava
D. inferior venacava
Answer» C. superior vecava
15.

Removal of undigested matter is called as

A. egestion
B. excretion
C. evaporation
D. assimilation
Answer» B. excretion
16.

Necrosis following death of surrounding neural tissues in blood vessels in brain can block and leads towards

A. hypertension
B. cerebral infarction
C. myocardial infarction
D. stroke
Answer» E.
17.

Linkage of amino acids is known as

A. condensation reaction
B. oxidation reaction
C. hydrolysis reaction
D. reduction reaction
Answer» B. oxidation reaction
18.

Loss of water during sweating stimulates

A. production of ADH
B. lesser reabsorption of water
C. lower osmotic pressure in plasma
D. release of adrenaline
Answer» B. lesser reabsorption of water
19.

Capillaries bear no

A. pulse
B. valve
C. elastic fibers
D. All of the Above
Answer» E.
20.

Blood pressure rises due to

A. decrease in blood volume
B. increase in diameter of blood vessels
C. decrease in diameter of blood vessels
D. inability of pituitary gland to produce hormones
Answer» D. inability of pituitary gland to produce hormones
21.

Advantages of using pesticides include

A. healthier crops
B. better yield
C. more food and profit for farmers
D. all of above
Answer» E.
22.

Breakage of hydrogen bonds in protein coils results in

A. activation of enzymes
B. denaturation of proteins
C. expedites the digestive system
D. inactivation of protein molecules
Answer» C. expedites the digestive system
23.

If the generalized formulae of carbohydrates is CₙH₂ₘOₘ, n and m for sucrose is

A. n=12 and m=10
B. n=10 and m=11
C. n=12 and m=11
D. n=10 and m=10
Answer» D. n=10 and m=10
24.

Rhythmic contraction of heart is controlled by

A. circulatory system
B. immune system
C. autonomic nervous system
D. peripheral nervous system
Answer» D. peripheral nervous system
25.

Strength is given to cell wall of xylem cells by

A. lignin
B. cellulose
C. cell membrane
D. Both a and b
Answer» E.
26.

In Ascent of Sap, water and dissolved minerals are taken up by leaves through

A. phloem tissue
B. xylem tissue
C. vascular tissue
D. lamina tissue
Answer» C. vascular tissue
27.

Milk glands in nursing mammals is caused due to

A. rich blood supply in capillaries
B. more metabolic activities
C. vasolactation
D. sebaceous glands
Answer» E.
28.

Successive cells in pericardial muscles are separated with help of junctions called as

A. inoculated
B. interstitial disc
C. intercalated disc
D. interlaced disc
Answer» D. interlaced disc
29.

Wastes of aerobic respiration (with O₂) includes

A. carbon dioxide
B. lactic acid
C. ethanol
D. energy
Answer» B. lactic acid
30.

First use of pure microbiological process in an industrial procedure was made by

A. Alexander Fleming
B. Louis Pasteur
C. Charles Darwin
D. Chaim Weizmann
Answer» E.
31.

In a community, food chains are linked together to form

A. ecological niche
B. food niche
C. food web
D. ecosystem
Answer» D. ecosystem
32.

Hangover results in

A. shaking of limbs
B. more urine passed out
C. lesser desire to drink water
D. a very pleasurable feeling
Answer» B. more urine passed out
33.

Malpighian layer finally forms the

A. dermis
B. cornified layer
C. granular layer
D. epidermis
Answer» C. granular layer
34.

Chemical reaction occurring inside tissue cells is referred as

A. excretion
B. metabolism
C. respiration
D. sensation
Answer» C. respiration
35.

Water pollution is primarily caused by

A. forest fires
B. volcanic eruptions
C. biological decay
D. human activities
Answer» E.
36.

Heat, acids (H⁺) or alkalis (OH⁻) easily break the

A. coils in proteins structure
B. the glucose into galactose
C. the saturated fats in cholesterol
D. cellulose into glucose
Answer» B. the glucose into galactose
37.

Sucrose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is not found in

A. sugar beets
B. carrots
C. mammals
D. sweet fruits
Answer» D. sweet fruits
38.

Leaf base is also referred to as

A. lamina
B. leaf blade
C. petiole
D. none of others
Answer» E.
39.

Interventricular septum is complete along with four chambers of heart in

A. crocodiles
B. amphibians
C. reptiles
D. mammals
Answer» B. amphibians
40.

Fat globules are formed by combining soaps and

A. proteins
B. glucose
C. lymph
D. glycerol
Answer» E.
41.

Continuous exchange of energy and materials are characteristic of

A. transparent systems
B. open systems
C. hybrid systems
D. closed systems
Answer» C. hybrid systems
42.

Platelets are large cells which are in form of fragments are called as

A. karyocytes
B. megakaryocytes
C. T-lymphocytes
D. plasma
Answer» C. T-lymphocytes
43.

Bulk of undigested material is a

A. result of tissue respiration
B. formed inside cells
C. never absorbed in the cells
D. produced due to metabolic changes
Answer» D. produced due to metabolic changes
44.

Blood is sometimes retained in heart or lungs due to malfunctioning activity of heart pumping which can lead to fatal condition is called

A. Angina attack
B. Heart failure
C. cardiac arrest
D. Congestive heart failure
Answer» E.
45.

Respiration carried out in the absence of oxygen is

A. aerobic respiration
B. anaerobic respiration
C. cellular respiration
D. fermentation
Answer» C. cellular respiration
46.

Which is true in case of xerophytes

A. does not shed leaves in periods of drought
B. develop fleshy stems
C. have no mechanism to store water
D. rely solely on leaves for photosynthesis
Answer» C. have no mechanism to store water
47.

Enzyme causing breakdown of sucrose into simple sugar (C₆H₁₂O₆) is

A. pepsin
B. protease
C. saliva amylase
D. sucrose
Answer» E.
48.

First use of pure microbiological process in an industrial procedure was made by Chaim Weizmann in

A. 1921
B. 1925
C. 1917
D. 1907
Answer» D. 1907
49.

In Malaysia and Singapore, the average daily energy requirements of boys compared to girls are

A. more for boys and lesser for girls
B. more for girls and lesser for boys
C. same for both gender
D. cannot be estimated
Answer» B. more for girls and lesser for boys
50.

Examples of stimulant drugs are

A. barbiturates
B. marijuana
C. morphine
D. cocaine
Answer» E.