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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) , Staff Selection Commission (SSC) .
Chapters
51. |
The monocarpic plants produce flowers only ________? |
A. | Once in a year |
B. | Once in a season |
C. | Once in lifetime |
D. | One flower per plant |
Answer» C. Once in lifetime |
52. |
Which among the following is the correct meaning of Phyllotaxy? |
A. | Classification of plants as per the leaves structure |
B. | The manner of arrangement of leaves in stem or branch |
C. | The manner the leaves fall from the branches |
D. | The anatomy of leaves in angiosperms |
Answer» B. The manner of arrangement of leaves in stem or branch |
53. |
In which of the following insects, a pigment called luciferin is found? |
A. | Housefly |
B. | Firefly |
C. | Sandfly |
D. | Fruitfly |
Answer» B. Firefly |
54. |
A plant belonging to which of the following groups would show least adaptation to marine water? |
A. | Pteridophytes |
B. | Gymnosperms |
C. | Angiosperms |
D. | Bryophytes |
Answer» C. Angiosperms |
55. |
A treatment with which among the following plant hormones would prevent water loss from the plant leaves, by reducing transpiration, in times of low water availability? |
A. | Ethylene |
B. | Abscisic Acid |
C. | Gibberelic Acid |
D. | Auxin |
Answer» B. Abscisic Acid |
56. |
A tablet of which among the following Vitamins should be advised to be used after purification of water by Iodine as a disinfectant? |
A. | Vitamin A |
B. | Vitamin B |
C. | Vitamin C |
D. | Vitamin D |
Answer» C. Vitamin C |
57. |
Who among the following scientists is known for devising four criteria designed to establish a causal relationship between a causative microbe and a disease? |
A. | Louis Pasteur |
B. | Emil Behring |
C. | Ivan Pavlov |
D. | Robet Koch |
Answer» D. Robet Koch |
58. |
A combination of several medicines called SHREZ is used in the treatment of which among the following diseases? |
A. | HIV/ AIDS |
B. | Diphtheria |
C. | Tuberculosis |
D. | Malaria |
Answer» C. Tuberculosis |
59. |
The most popular Zero Calorie sugar substitutes in the market are made up of Sucralose, as an artificial sweetner. Why sucralose does not have calories? |
A. | Because the Sucralose is 600 times more sweet than Sucrose (Natural Sugar) and thus its low quantity gives same taste but zero calories when it is digested in the body. |
B. | Because the chemical composition of Sucralose is such that its oxidation gives less calories in body compared to the Sucrose. |
C. | Because Sucralose is not a Carbohydrate |
D. | Because Sucralose is not digested in the body |
Answer» D. Because Sucralose is not digested in the body |
60. |
As per the WHO definition, within how many days of the termination of pregnancy, the death of a woman is counted in the Maternal Mortality? |
A. | 36 Days |
B. | 42 Days |
C. | 56 Days |
D. | 60 Days |
Answer» B. 42 Days |
61. |
Consider the following statements:
|
A. | Only 1 is correct |
B. | Only 2 is correct |
C. | Both 1 & 2 are correct |
D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
Answer» C. Both 1 & 2 are correct |
62. |
Which among the following have been found to produce a protein called Defensin-1, which has been found potential to develop drugs for antibiotic resistant bacteria? |
A. | Codfish |
B. | Cuttle Fish |
C. | Honey bee |
D. | Domestic Fly |
Answer» C. Honey bee |
63. |
The Gram Positive Bacteria can be identified by the Gram staining because of the following reasons? |
A. | The cell walls have more lipids compared to peptidoglycan |
B. | The Cells walls have more Peptidoglycan compared to Lipids |
C. | The Cells membrane has more fatty acids |
D. | The plasma has Peptidoglycans |
Answer» B. The Cells walls have more Peptidoglycan compared to Lipids |
64. |
The Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is commonly known as _______? |
A. | Foot & Mouth Disease |
B. | Mad Cow Disease |
C. | Fog fever |
D. | Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease |
Answer» B. Mad Cow Disease |
65. |
Consider the following statements about Archaeopteryx:
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A. | Only 1 is correct |
B. | Only 2 is correct |
C. | Both 1 & 2 are correct |
D. | Neither 1 nor 2 are correct |
Answer» A. Only 1 is correct |
66. |
The natural Pacemaker in the Human Heart is located in the SA node which is present in which among the following chambers? |
A. | Right Auricle |
B. | Left Auricle |
C. | Right Ventricle |
D. | Left Ventricle |
Answer» A. Right Auricle |
67. |
Consider the following statements regarding the GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) and LMO (Living Modified Organism):
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A. | Only 1 & 2 are correct |
B. | Only 2 & 3 are correct |
C. | All are correct |
D. | None of them is correct |
Answer» D. None of them is correct |
68. |
Overdose of antibiotics will cause the suppression of synthesis of which among the following vitamins in human body? |
A. | Vitamin A |
B. | Calciferol |
C. | Vitamin K |
D. | Biotin |
Answer» D. Biotin |
69. |
Who among the following first synthesized ―gene‖ in a laboratory ? |
A. | Arthur kornberg |
B. | Hargobind Khorana |
C. | Gregor Mendel |
D. | Watson and crick |
Answer» B. Hargobind Khorana |
70. |
Which among the following is correct definition of Bacteriophage? |
A. | A Bacteria that destroys Virus |
B. | A Virus that destroys Bacteria |
C. | A Bacteria that destroys another bacteria |
D. | A Bacteria that destroys Fungi |
Answer» B. A Virus that destroys Bacteria |
71. |
A particular cell organelle is sometimes referred certain enzymes that can break down the cell components or even the whole cell. which one of the following is such an organelle ? |
A. | Lysosome |
B. | Mesosome |
C. | Phagosome |
D. | Ribosome |
Answer» A. Lysosome |
72. |
The disorder ―Pityriasis simplex capillitii ‖ is most commonly known as which among the following? |
A. | Tulip fingers |
B. | Dandruff |
C. | Baldness |
D. | Eczema |
Answer» B. Dandruff |
73. |
What is the number of the Chromosomes affected by Turner syndrome? |
A. | 44 |
B. | 45 |
C. | 46 |
D. | 47 |
Answer» B. 45 |
74. |
Ornithophily refers to the pollination through which among the following? |
A. | Wind |
B. | Insects |
C. | Birds |
D. | Water |
Answer» C. Birds |
75. |
The insect ―Apis mellifera‖ is commonly known as which among the following? |
A. | Sand Fly |
B. | Domestic Fly |
C. | Honey Bee |
D. | Spider |
Answer» C. Honey Bee |
76. |
Which among the following element in the human body / organ makes the main basis of working of the MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)? |
A. | Nitrogen |
B. | Hydrogen |
C. | Calcium |
D. | Sodium |
Answer» B. Hydrogen |
77. |
The term ―Halitosis‖ denotes which among the following? |
A. | Bad hearing |
B. | bad breathe |
C. | Baldness |
D. | Excessive Sweating |
Answer» B. bad breathe |
78. |
The term ―Gypsophils‖ is associated with the people who have liking for which among the following? |
A. | Vultures |
B. | Eagles |
C. | Hawks |
D. | Falcons |
Answer» A. Vultures |
79. |
Bubo bubo is the scientific name of which of the following species? |
A. | Hen |
B. | Peacock |
C. | Eagle |
D. | Owl |
Answer» D. Owl |
80. |
Which among the following Vitamin is added to the milk in some countries as it is lost during the process of Fat Removal (Skimming)? |
A. | Vitamin A |
B. | Vitamin B |
C. | Vitamin C |
D. | Vitamin D |
Answer» A. Vitamin A |
81. |
Consider the following statements:
|
A. | Only 1 is correct |
B. | Only 2 is correct |
C. | Both 1 & 2 are correct |
D. | Neither 1 nor 2 are correct |
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 are correct |
82. |
Which among the following diseases is very rare in women compared to the men affected with the same disorder? |
A. | Osteoporosis |
B. | Color blindness |
C. | Nyctalopia |
D. | Down Syndrome |
Answer» B. Color blindness |
83. |
Which among the following disease has the minimum incubation period, comparing to other ones? |
A. | Small Pox |
B. | Influenza |
C. | Measles |
D. | Mumps |
Answer» B. Influenza |
84. |
Deficiency of Vitamin D leads to lack of absorption of which of the following minerals? |
A. | Iodine |
B. | Phosphorus |
C. | Calcium |
D. | Iron |
Answer» C. Calcium |
85. |
Which among the following indicates Vitamin B12? |
A. | Niacin |
B. | Pyridoxine |
C. | Cobalamine |
D. | Thiamine |
Answer» C. Cobalamine |
86. |
Hodophobia is the fear of which of the following? |
A. | Sleeping |
B. | Travel |
C. | Drugs |
D. | Cattle |
Answer» B. Travel |
87. |
―Pratham‖ the first animal born in 1990 by the IVF (In vitro Fertilization) at the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal was a ________ ? |
A. | Cow |
B. | Buffalo |
C. | Sheep |
D. | Goat |
Answer» B. Buffalo |
88. |
Genetic Modification (GM) technique RIDL was in news. RIDL is being developed for combating which of the following disease? |
A. | Swine Flu |
B. | Malaria |
C. | Cancer |
D. | AIDS |
Answer» B. Malaria |
89. |
Which among the following acid is NOT a Vitamin ? |
A. | Folic Acid |
B. | Oleic Acid |
C. | Pantothenic Acid |
D. | Ascorbic Acid |
Answer» B. Oleic Acid |
90. |
Which among the following is found in a Bacteriophage? |
A. | only RNA |
B. | only DNA |
C. | Both RNA & DNA |
D. | Either RNA or DNA |
Answer» D. Either RNA or DNA |
91. |
The correct group of animals that suffer from the ―Foot & Mouth ‖ disease is as follows: |
A. | Only Cattle |
B. | Cattle & Sheeps |
C. | Cattle and Pigs |
D. | Cattle, Sheeps and Pigs |
Answer» D. Cattle, Sheeps and Pigs |
92. |
Turmeric belongs to from which one of the following family of plants? |
A. | Radish |
B. | Ginger |
C. | Onion |
D. | Clove |
Answer» B. Ginger |
93. |
For which of the following diseases first successful vaccination was devloped (it is caused by Variola virus)? |
A. | Cow pox |
B. | Chicken pox |
C. | Small pox |
D. | Polio |
Answer» C. Small pox |
94. |
In which of the following era began the Self replicating RNA molecules on Earth ? |
A. | Basin Era |
B. | Nectarian Era |
C. | Early Imbrian |
D. | Cryptic Era |
Answer» A. Basin Era |
95. |
What fraction of Body‘s calcium is stored in Bones and teeth? |
A. | 85% |
B. | 90% |
C. | 94% |
D. | 99% |
Answer» D. 99% |
96. |
Which among the following is NOT a true bast fiber? |
A. | Jute |
B. | Hemp |
C. | Flax |
D. | Cotton |
Answer» D. Cotton |
97. |
The metals in which among the following groups are required in maximum quantities in a living organism? |
A. | Potassium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Calcium |
B. | Potassium, Molybdenum, Copper, Calcium |
C. | Pottassium,Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium |
D. | Sodium, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese |
Answer» C. Pottassium,Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium |
98. |
which among the following helps to determine the character of a cell? |
A. | Nucleus |
B. | Chromosomes |
C. | Genes |
D. | Plasma |
Answer» C. Genes |
99. |
Consider the following statements:
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A. | 1 only |
B. | 1 & 2 |
C. | 2 & 3 |
D. | all are correct |
Answer» D. all are correct |
100. |
What name has been given to the fear of crossing roads? |
A. | Arthrophobia |
B. | Atychiphobia |
C. | Aichmophobia |
D. | Agyrophobia |
Answer» D. Agyrophobia |
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