Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

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151.

Obesity is a case of

A. over-nutrition
B. under-nutrition
C. starvation
D. under eating
Answer» B. under-nutrition
152.

Example of green biotechnology is

A. Industrial antibiotics
B. Industrial chemicals
C. Industrial catalysts
D. BT corn and pesticides
Answer» E.
153.

Active transport depend on

A. photosynthesis
B. respiration
C. translocation
D. transpiration
Answer» C. translocation
154.

If plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) in water (H₂O), the water becomes

A. alkaline
B. acidic
C. neutral
D. salty
Answer» B. acidic
155.

Softening of bones results in

A. kwashiorkor
B. Rickets
C. Osteomalacia
D. Arthritis
Answer» D. Arthritis
156.

Biology is the study of

A. nature
B. universe
C. science
D. life
Answer» E.
157.

Profuse growth of bacteria results in

A. death of algae
B. death of aquatic plants
C. death of fish
D. lesser nutrients in water
Answer» D. lesser nutrients in water
158.

One of the greatest themes of biology is

A. aesthetics
B. evolution
C. soil texture
D. fish aquariums
Answer» C. soil texture
159.

In order to recover the fatigue, the lactic acid is

A. taken to muscles
B. taken away from muscles
C. converted to galactose
D. converted to glucose
Answer» E.
160.

The highly branched structure of glucose units results in

A. starch
B. glycogen
C. cellulose
D. galactose
Answer» C. cellulose
161.

Which is true about Nicotine (C₁₀H₁₄N₂)

A. a carcinogenic substance
B. makes blood clot easily
C. makes blood dilute
D. helps in lumen becoming narrower
Answer» C. makes blood dilute
162.

Artery leaving from the left ventricle of the heart is

A. pulmonary artery
B. aortic arch
C. inferior vena cava
D. posterior vena cava
Answer» C. inferior vena cava
163.

Risks of skin cancer is increased if

A. more sun bathing is done
B. the chlorofluorocarbons are lowered
C. the greenhouse effect is lowered
D. more ultraviolet light penetrates the Earth
Answer» E.
164.

An uncontrolled abnormal division of cells is called as

A. substance abuse
B. growth
C. maturation
D. cancer
Answer» E.
165.

Prolonged alcohol (CₙH₂ₙ₊₁OH) consumption results in

A. overcoming fatigue
B. causing loss of appetite
C. cirrhosis
D. gastric ulcers
Answer» D. gastric ulcers
166.

Biology enables us to carry out comparative study between

A. Humans and animals
B. Humans and universe
C. Humans and minerals
D. Living things and non-living things
Answer» E.
167.

Formation do antibodies is stimulated by

A. antigens
B. antibodies
C. phacytosis
D. foreign invasion
Answer» B. antibodies
168.

Impulses which trigger heart beat are maintained by

A. systole
B. diastole
C. pace maker
D. stunts
Answer» D. stunts
169.

Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and fructose (C₆H₁₂O₆) can be obtained if sucrose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is heated in the presence of

A. dilute hydrogen sulphide
B. dilute hydrogen peroxide
C. dilute hydrochloric acid
D. dilute sulphuric acid
Answer» D. dilute sulphuric acid
170.

Organisms capable to convert radiant energy in chemical energy are

A. plants
B. animals
C. Microbes
D. bacterias
Answer» B. animals
171.

Rapid growth of bacteria may

A. consume all the oxygen in water
B. start living anaerobically
C. kill the fish due to oxygen shortage in water
D. all of above
Answer» E.
172.

In plants the term hydrophonics refers to growing

A. plants without soil
B. plants in air
C. plants in soil
D. plants in water
Answer» B. plants in air
173.

Leucocytes travel to site of invasion and protect body against

A. foreign invaders
B. invaders
C. food particles
D. antibodies
Answer» B. invaders
174.

In addition to palisade tissues, chloroplast is also found in

A. cuticle cells
B. stoma
C. spongy tissues
D. stomata
Answer» D. stomata
175.

Prolonged high blood pressure weaken heart muscles by damaging lining of

A. blood vessels
B. heart attack
C. lungs
D. liver
Answer» B. heart attack
176.

An average daily intake of carbohydrates (CₙH₂ₘOₘ) shall be

A. 0.1
B. 0.15
C. 0.25
D. 0.6
Answer» E.
177.

In Malaysia and Singapore, the average daily energy requirements of women compared to men is

A. more for men and lesser for women
B. more for women and lesser for men
C. alike for both
D. cannot be estimated
Answer» B. more for women and lesser for men
178.

Appendix and caecum are characteristic features of

A. omnivores
B. herbivores
C. carnivores
D. producers
Answer» C. carnivores
179.

Severe and fatal diseases are called

A. malignant
B. benign
C. tertian malaria
D. typhoid
Answer» B. benign
180.

In any ecosystem, the ultimate source of energy is

A. plants as primary consumers
B. sun as radiant energy
C. secondary consumer
D. heterotroph
Answer» C. secondary consumer
181.

Fish can come to the surface of the water for air-breathing in waters of

A. low oxygen concentration
B. high oxygen concentration
C. low hydrogen concentration
D. high hydrogen concentration
Answer» B. high oxygen concentration
182.

Prevention of heat loss is more efficient in

A. women
B. men
C. children
D. people doing very heavy work
Answer» B. men
183.

Transport of organic sloutes is attained by help of

A. xylem
B. phloem
C. stem
D. roots
Answer» C. stem
184.

All are types of polysaccharides, but

A. starch
B. glucose
C. galactose
D. cellulose
Answer» D. cellulose
185.

Fusarium is made through a culture medium of

A. lactose
B. glucose
C. galactose
D. maltose
Answer» C. galactose
186.

Enzyme to bring about conversion of glycogen (C₆H₁₀O₅)n to glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is

A. insulin
B. adrenaline
C. glucagon
D. galactose
Answer» D. galactose
187.

Elements of carbon (C), hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) are present in

A. minerals
B. carbohydrates
C. vitamins
D. proteins
Answer» C. vitamins
188.

Which one is true about fats?

A. an insulating material
B. a constituent of protoplasm
C. a substance that restricts water loss
D. all of above
Answer» E.
189.

When comparing anaerobic (without O₂) and aerobic (with O₂) respiration, the amount of energy yield

A. is same
B. less in aerobic respiration
C. less in anaerobic respiration
D. may have more or less energy depending on the conditions
Answer» D. may have more or less energy depending on the conditions
190.

Heart has to work harder to pump blood round the body in an

A. embryo
B. infant
C. obese person
D. athlete
Answer» D. athlete
191.

Cellulose (C₆H₁₀O₅)n is a form of

A. monosaccharide
B. disaccharides
C. polymerization
D. Polysaccharides
Answer» E.
192.

To donate blood a person shall weigh a minimum of

A. 35 kg
B. 45 kg
C. 55 kg
D. 65 kg
Answer» C. 55 kg
193.

Water potential is maximum achieved when cell is placed in

A. soil
B. oxygen
C. pure water
D. alcohol
Answer» D. alcohol
194.

Cilia lining the air passage is paralyzed due to

A. Tar only
B. Irritants only
C. Nicotine
D. Tar and Irritants
Answer» E.
195.

In order to float, water weeds have

A. poorly developed vascular bundles
B. poorly developed supporting tissues
C. air spaces to help plant float
D. small base area
Answer» D. small base area
196.

Sunflower is an example of

A. woody plants
B. herbaceous plants
C. perennials
D. biennials
Answer» C. perennials
197.

Galactose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is a components of

A. glucose
B. lactose
C. sucrose
D. fructose
Answer» C. sucrose
198.

Water transpiration is done 90% by process of

A. cuticular transpiration
B. lenticular transpiration
C. stomatal transpiration
D. sweating
Answer» D. sweating
199.

Serum which contains antibodies is called

A. antigens
B. antiserum
C. antibodies
D. globulin
Answer» C. antibodies
200.

More carbon dioxide (CO₂) can be removed from the body if

A. more water is removed from the body
B. animal has a thick skin
C. thinly lined lungs or gills are present
D. more water is present
Answer» D. more water is present