Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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1.

The number of essential elements required for normal growth of plant is [BHU 2003]

A. 10
B. 16
C. 20
D. 25
Answer» C. 20
2.

Who gave the criteria of essentiality

A. R. Hill
B. F.F. Blackman
C. M.P. Kaushik
D. D.L. Arnon
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following is not caused by deficiency of mineral nutrition [CBSE PMT 1997]

A. Necrosis
B. Chlorosis
C. Etiolation
D. Shortening internode
Answer» D. Shortening internode
4.

If a plant material is dried and burnt in a crucible, the residue would contain

A. Oxides and carbonates of about ten elements
B. Carbon and phosphorus
C. Nitrates and sulphates only
D. Oxides and carbonates of Ca and Mg only
Answer» B. Carbon and phosphorus
5.

Calcium works as catalyst for

A. ATPase
B. Phospholipids
C. Succinic dehydrogenase
D. All the above
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following deficiency may cause leaf tip bending [BVP 2003]

A. Sulphur
B. Nitrogen
C. Phosphorus
D. Calcium
Answer» B. Nitrogen
7.

Which of the following shows that metabolic energy is required in the absorption of ions[MP PMT 1992]

A. More ions absorption in presence of oxygen
B. Less absorption of ions in presence of oxygen
C. More ions absorption in presence of ATP
D. More ions absorption in presence of NAD
Answer» D. More ions absorption in presence of NAD
8.

Assertion : The leaves of cauliflower become flaccid and brown in molybdenum deficiency. Reason : Cauliflower plant is affected by whiptail disease in molybdenum deficiency.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
9.

Assertion : Calcium is a constituent of cell wall. Reason : Calcium is required in mitotic division.

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
10.

Assertion : Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in legume root nodules survive in oxygen-depleted cells of nodules. Reason : Leghaemoglobin completely removes oxygen from the nodule cells. [AIIMS 2004]

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false
E. If the assertion is false but reason is true
Answer» E. If the assertion is false but reason is true