Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Resistance to the yellow mosaic virus in bhindi (Abelmoschus esculentus) resulted in a new variety called _________

A. Pusa Sadabahar
B. Parbhani Kranti
C. Himgiri
D. Pusa Shubhra
Answer» C. Himgiri
2.

In mung bean, resistance to chilly mosaic virus and powdery mildew were induced by mutations.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Which of the following is used to induce mutations in plants?

A. Radiations
B. Water
C. Virus
D. Leaves
Answer» B. Water
4.

What is a mutation?

A. Change in DNA
B. Change in the entire genetic makeup of the organism
C. Change in RNA
D. Change in base sequence within genes
Answer» E.
5.

Availability of a limited number of disease resistance genes constrains conventional breeding practices.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

Which of the following crops is resistant to the chilly mosaic virus?

A. Cowpea
B. Cauliflower
C. Chilli
D. Brassica
Answer» D. Brassica
7.

Which of the following is a variety of wheat crop?

A. Pusa Swarnim
B. Pusa Shubhra
C. Himgiri
D. Pusa Komal
Answer» B. Pusa Shubhra
8.

Which of the following is not a sequential step of breeding disease resistance crop?

A. Harvesting crops
B. Screening germplasm
C. The hybridisation of selected parents
D. Selection and evaluation of hybrids
Answer» B. Screening germplasm
9.

How does the development of disease-resistant plants enhance food production?

A. Reduce the dependence on fertilizers
B. Reduce the dependence of fungicides
C. Reduce the dependence of water
D. Reduce the dependence of air
Answer» C. Reduce the dependence of water
10.

How is the resistance of the host plant towards a pathogen determined?

A. By looking at the leaves
B. By researching the seed
C. By studying the genetic constitution of the plant
D. By cutting the stem
Answer» D. By cutting the stem
11.

Which of the following term is used for organisms which are attacked by pathogens?

A. Crop
B. Variety
C. Host
D. Susceptible host
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following is not responsible for crop losses?

A. Fungi
B. Bacteria
C. Virus
D. Earthworm
Answer» E.