Correct option:Β A Explanation: Cells of Leydig secretes hormone named as testosterone. These cells are placed in the connective tissue that holds the tubules together in each lobule.
Q65) Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF) decreases A) Blood pressure B) Secretion of renin C) Na+ excretion D) Vasodilation
Correct option:Β A Explanation: Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF) decreases the blood pressure. It decreases the blood pressure by dilating the blood vessels.
Q64) Select the CORRECT match : A) Gibbon β Cercopithecoidea B) Lemur β Prosimians C) New World Monkey β Hominoidea D) Tarsier β Anthropoidea
Correct option:Β B Explanation: Prosimians are group of primates including all living and extinct strepsirrhines (lemurs, lorisoids, and adapiforms), the haplorrhine tarsiers and their extinct...
Q63) The clot formation can be prevented by treatment with ________ in gene therapy. A) DNase B) Recombinant vaccine C) TPA D) TGF-B
Correct option:Β C Explanation: The clot formation can be prevented by treatment with TPA Β in gene therapy. TPA (tissue plasminogen activator) is a clot dissolving enzyme that is produced by the...
Q62) Match the pairs of diseases and pathogens : I II 1. Malaria a. Wuchereria bancrofti 2. Filariasis b. Helminth 3. Typhoid c. Plasmodium falciparum 4. Schistosomiasis d. Salmonella typhi A) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d B) 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c C) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d D) 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
Correct option:Β D Explanation: Malaria is caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi Schistosomiasis is caused by...
Q60) During ovulation, the ovary releases A) Oogonia B) Ootid C) Primary oocyte D) Secondary oocyte
Correct option:Β Β D Explanation: Secondary oocyte are released by the ovaries during ovulation. After 12 to 14 days. The follicle gets mature and bursts open, releasing the secondary oocyte from the...
Q59) Darwinβs theory of Evolution CANNOT explain A) Arrival of fittest B) Natural selection C) Prodigality of production D) Struggle for existence
Correct option:Β Β A Explanation: Darwinβs theory of natural selection can explain survival of the fittest, but it cannot explain arrival of the fittest.
Q58) Plasma cells are derived from A) Cytotoxic T β cells B) Helper T β cells C) Memory B β cells D) Memory T β cells
Correct option:Β C Explanation: Memory B β cells gives rise to plasma cells. Memory B cells rapidly proliferate and differentiate into plasma cells.
Q57) The study of blood vessels is termed as A) Angiology B) Cardiology C) Haematology D) Histology
Correct option:Β A Explanation: Angiology is the study of blood vessels. It is related to the study of diseases of the circulatory system and lymphatic system.
Q56) All of the following animals are ureotelic EXCEPT A) Frog B) Snake C) Turtle D) Toad
Correct option:Β B Explanation: Snake is not an ureotelic animal. Ureotelic animals excrete nitrogenous waste in the form of urea.
Q55) Which group of cranial nerves control eye ball movements ? A) Optic, Abducens, Pathetic B) Optic, Oculomotor, Trochlear C) Oculomotor, Abducens, Auditory D) Oculomotor, Abducens, Trochlear
Correct option: D Explanation: Oculomotor, Abducens, Trochlear cranial nerves control eye ball movements. These nerves control the intraocular and extraocular muscles
Q54) What is βAfter birthβ referred to? A) Amniotic fluid passing out B) Expulsion of baby C) Expulsion of placenta, umbilical cord and foetal membrane D) Secretion of hormone relaxin
Correct option:Β C Explanation: After birth is referred to the expulsion of placenta, umbilical cord and foetal membrane. It means the things that are expelled after the delivery.
Q52) In mechanism of hormone action, which of the following is NOT a second messenger ? A) Cyclic AMP B) IP3 C) Ca++ D) Mg++
Correct option:Β D Explanation: In mechanism of hormone action Mg++ is NOT a second messenger. Hormones are composed of proteins or steroids, are chemical messengers which enables communication...
Above the curie temperature the susceptibility of ferromagnetic substance varies
1. inversely as the square root of absolute temperature
2. directly as the square root of absolute temperature
3. directly as the absolute temperature
4. inversely as the absolute temperature
SOLUTION: Correct option is 4. Above the curie temperature the susceptibility of ferromagnetic substance varies inversely as the absolute temperature. Explanation: $\chi \propto...
In the given diagram βXβ is described as ___. (1) Ureter-conducting the urine. (2) Renal vein-conducting blood with minimum urea. (3) Renal artery conducting blood with no urea. (4) Renal artery -conducting blood with more urea.
Correct Answer: (2) Renal vein-conducting blood with minimum urea. Explanation: Identification of X - Renal vein-conducting blood with minimum urea. ...
Which of the following set of tissues is exclusively mesodermal in origin? (1) Connective and Muscular (2) Nervous and Connective (3) Connective and Epithelial (4) Epithelial and Nervous
Correct Answer: (1) Connective and Muscular Explanation: Connective and Muscular are the set of tissues is exclusively mesodermal in origin.
Crawler is a stage in life cycle of β¦ (1) Lac insect (2) Silk moth (3) Honey bee (4) Fish
Correct Answer: (1) Lac insect Explanation: Crawler is a stage in life cycle of lac insect.
Darwin’s finches on Galapagos Island is the example of β¦ (1) Genetic drift (2) Industrial melanism (3) Reproductive isolation (4) Geographical isolation
Correct Answer: (4) Geographical isolation Explanation: Darwin's finches on Galapagos Island is the example of geographical isolation.
Endoplasmic reticulum is a continuous system connecting at one end to nuclear membrane & the other end with β¦ (1) Plasma membrane (2) Vacuole (3) Golgi complex (4) Lysosome
Correct Answer: (1) Plasma membrane Explanation: Endoplasmic reticulum is a continuous system connecting at one end to nuclear membrane & the other end with plasma membrane.
Modern man belongs to group (1) Pongidae (2) Hominidae (3) Prossimi (4) Hyalobatidae
Correct Answer: (2) Hominidae Explanation: Modern man belongs to group Hominidae.
Which of the following is NOT a process of Hershey- Chase experiment? (1) Blending (2) Infection (3) Test tube assay (4) Centrifugation
Correct Answer: (3) Test tube assay Explanation: Test tube assay is not a process of Hershey.
Which animal accompanies shark without getting attached to obtain food? (1) Flea (2) Sucker fish (3) Pilot fish (4) Sea Anemone
Correct Answer: (3) Pilot fish Explanation: Pilot fish is the animal accompanies shark without getting attached to obtain food.
The correct sequence of cytochromes as per their involvement in ETS of respiration is⦠(1) cyto.a -> cyto.b -> cyto.c1 -> cyto.c -> cyto.a3 (2) cyto.a3 -> cyto.a -> cyto.b -> cyto.c1 -> cyto.c (3) cyto.b -> cyto.c1 -> cyto.c -> cyto.a -> cyto.a3 (4) cyto.a -> cyto.c1 -> cyto.b -> cyto.c -> cyto.a3
Correct Answer: (3) cyto.b -> cyto.c1 -> cyto.c -> cyto.a -> cyto.a3 Explanation: The correct sequence of cytochromes as per their involvement in ETS of respiration is cyto.b ->...
In rDNA technology the recombinant DNA is also called (1) Cosmid (2) Plasmid (3) Chimeric DNA (4) Phage DNA
Correct Answer: (3) Chimeric DNA Explanation: In rDNA technology the recombinant DNA is also called chimeric DNA.
In the symplast pathway water travels from cell to cell throughβ¦. (1) Casperian strips (2) Plasmodesmata (3) Inter cellular spaces (4) Cellulosic cell wall
Correct Answer: (2) Plasmodesmata Explanation: In the symplast pathway water travels from cell to cell through plasmodesmata.
Which one of the following diseases is related to Adrenal gland? (1) Acromegaly (2) Goitre (3) Myxoedema (4) Cushing’s disease
Correct Answer: (4) Cushing's disease Explanation: Cushing's disease is related to Adrenal gland.
Choose the correct set of labelling for the given figure.
(1) a-suspensor, b-plumule, c-radicle, d-cotyledons (2) a-radicle, b-suspensor, c-plumule, d-cotyledons (3) a-radicle, b-suspensor, c-suspensor,...
In kidney, about 7 to 8 collecting ducts of nephron join to form β¦. (1) Ureter (2) Major calyx (3) Duct of Bertini (4) Duct of Bellini
Correct Answer: (4) Duct of Bellini Explanation: In kidney, about 7 to 8 collecting ducts of nephron join to form duct of Bellini
The number of codons in genetic dictionary is 64 as .. (1) genetic code is triplet in nature (2) the number of t-RNA is 64 (3) there are 64 amino acids to be coded (4) there are three nonsense codons
Correct Answer: (1) genetic code is triplet in nature Explanation: The number of codons in genetic dictionary is 64 as genetic code is triplet in nature.
Modification like winged seeds, pappus calyx, hooks of seedcoat, sticky substances on seeds are meant for seed⦠(1) dormancy (2) dispersal (3) viability (4) protection
Correct Answer: (2) dispersal Explanation: Modification like winged seeds, pappus calyx, hooks of seedcoat, sticky substances on seeds are meant for seed dispersal.
Match the following pairs & choose correct option. (1) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2 (2) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 (3) a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1 (4) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
Correct Answer: (2) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
Which substance out of following decrease the heart rate? (1) Adrenaline (2) Erythropoietin (3) Caffeine (4) Acetylcholine
Correct Answer: (4) Acetylcholine Explanation: Acetylcholine is the substance which decreases the heart rate.
Pneumotaxic centre is located in the⦠(1) Pons (2) Cerebrum (3) Cerebellum (4) Medulla oblongata
Correct Answer: (1) Pons Explanation: Pneumotaxic centre is located in the pons.
Find out the wrongly matched pair. (1) Protogyny-Pisum sativum (2) Protandry-sunflower (3) Self sterility-orchids (4) Unisexuality -castor
Correct Answer: (1) Protogyny-Pisum sativum Explanation: Wrong Match: Protogyny - Pisum sativum
Epigeal Germination is seen in β¦. (1) Mango (2) Tamarind (3) Groundnut (4) Pea
Correct Answer: (2) Tamarind Explanation: Epigeal Germination is seen in tamarind.
The enzyme useful in gene amplification in PCR is β¦. (1) Endolysin (2) Taq polymerase (3) Alkaline phosphatase (4) Transposase
Correct Answer: (2) Taq polymerase Explanation: The enzyme useful in gene amplification in PCR is taq polymerase.
Emasculation is done in flowers before anthesis to prevent _______. (1) hybridization (2) autogamy (3) allogamy (4) xenogamy
Correct Answer: (2) autogamy Explanation: Emasculation is done in flowers before anthesis to prevent autogamy.
The respiratory and the food passages cross each other in the β¦ (1) Sensory part of nasal chamber (2) Naso Pharynx (3) Oro-Pharynx (4) Pharynx
Correct Answer: (4) Pharynx Explanation: The respiratory and the food passages cross each other in the pharynx.
Which of the following pairs shows heterogamesis? (1) Human male and Avian Male (2) Female banded krait and human female (3) Male banded krait and human female (4) Human male and avian female
Correct Answer: (4) Human male and avian female Explanation: Human male and avian female shows heterogamesis.
The hormone melatonin is concerned with β¦ (1) Homeostasis (2) Metabolism (3) Biological rhythm (4) Muscle tone
Correct Answer: (3) Biological rhythm Explanation: The hormone melatonin is concerned with biological rhythm.
A tall, axial flower bearing pea plant can have how many different genotypes? (1) Three (2) Two (3) Four (4) One
Correct Answer: (3) Four Explanation: A tall, axial flower bearing pea plant can have four different genotypes.
Antigen binding site (Paratope) of an antibody is present in .. (1) Variable region of light chain (2) Variable region of both heavy and light chain (3) Variable region of heavy chain (4) Constant region of both light and heavy chain
Correct Answer: (2) Variable region of both heavy and light chain Explanation: Antigen binding site (Paratope) of an antibody is present in variable region of both heavy and light chain.
In the given diagram βXβ stands for ____
(1) Mucosa which absorbs nutrients from digested food (2) Lacteal which absorbs fatty acids and glycerol (3) Blood vessel which absorbs digested food (4) Lacteal which...
The first vaccine was produced in an attempt to provide protection against⦠(1) Small pox (2) Tuberculosis (3) Polio (4) Chicken pox
Correct Answer: (1) Small pox Explanation: The first vaccine was produced in an attempt to provide protection against small pox.
The association of Rhizobium with root nodules in leguminous plants is called .., (1) Commensalism (2) Mutualism (3) Predation (4) Parasitism
Correct Answer: (2) Mutualism Explanation: The association of Rhizobium with root nodules in leguminous plants is called mutualism.
Identify the INCORRECT match (1) Scrubber – Agricultural waste (2) Fish management -Water pollution (3) Land fillings – Radioactive wastes (4) Electrodialysis- Water purification
Correct Answer: (1) Scrubber - Agricultural waste Explanation: Incorrect Match: Scrubber - Agricultural waste Scrubber is not an agricultural waste.
At the end of oogenesis, β¦polar bodies are formed. (1) Three (2) Two (3) One (4) Four
Correct Answer: (1) Three Explanation: At the end of oogenesis, three polar bodies are formed.
Read the following statements and select the one which explains “Factors” with reference to environment. (1) A particular place where organisms live (2) Environmental complex (3) External forces, substances or conditions, which can affect the living organism in one or the other way. (4) Organisms which not merely occupy the place but also specify functional role in the community
Correct Answer: (3) External forces, substances or conditions, which can affect the living organism in one or the other way. Explanation: Factors with reference to environment are the external...
During fertilization, entry of the sperm into secondary oocyte stimulates all of the following events EXCEPT β¦ (1) Completion of meiosis-II (2) Formation of vitelline membrane (3) Release of second polar body (4) Introduction of centrioles in the secondary oocyte
Correct Answer: (2) Formation of vitelline membrane Explanation: During fertilization, entry of the sperm into secondary oocyte stimulates all of the following events except formation of vitelline...
Each nerve is surrounded by thick sheath of a connective tissue called ________ (1) epineurium (2) perichondrium (3) Perineurium (4) endoneurium
Correct Answer: (4) endoneurium Explanation: Each nerve is surrounded by thick sheath of a connective tissue called endoneurium.
Ascaris needs β¦β¦host/s for completion of its life cycle. (1) one (2) three (3) two (4) four
Correct Answer: (1) one Explanation: Ascaris needs one host/s for completion of its life cycle.
The development of male gametophyte from a pollen mother cell shows β¦.. divisions. (1) one meiotic & two mitotic (2) two meiotic & two mitotic (3) one meiotic & one mitotic (4) one meiotic & three mitotic
Correct Answer: (1) one meiotic & two mitotic Explanation: The development of male gametophyte from a pollen mother cell shows one meiotic & two mitotic divisions.
Which one of the following is a rich source of cytokinin? (1) Butter milk (2) Peanut milk (3) Coconut milk (4) Grape juice
Correct Answer: (3) Coconut milk Explanation: Coconut milk is a rich source of cytokinin.
Kidneys do not carry out the function of β¦ (1) Urea formation (2) Osmoregulation (3) Natriuresis (4) Excretion
Correct Answer: (1) Urea formation Explanation: Kidneys do not carry out the function of urea formation.
Which of the following are also called as polymorphs? (1) Neutrophils (2) Lymphocytes (3) Basophils (4) Macrophages
Correct Answer: (1) Neutrophils Explanation: Neutrophils is also called as polymorphs.
For the formation of 80 male gametes how many pollen mother cells are required? (1) 15 (2) 20 (3) 10 (4) 5
Correct Answer: (3) 10 Explanation: For the formation of 80 male gametes ten pollen mother cells are required.
Euchromatin is the part of chromatin material, which is β¦ (1) genetically inert (2) darkly stained (3) genetically active (4) condensed region of chromatin
Correct Answer: (3) genetically active Explanation: Euchromatin is the part of chromatin material, which is genetically active.
What will be correct sequence of these according to ascending order of their molecular weights? (1) tRNA, DNA, rRNA (2) tRNA, rRNA, DNA (3) DNA, rRNA, tRNA (4) rRNA, t RNA, DNA
Correct Answer: (2) tRNA, rRNA, DNA Explanation: tRNA, rRNA, DNA will be the correct sequence according to ascending order of their molecular weights.
Which substance is released by thrombocytes while initiating blood clotting process? (1) Anti thrombin (2) Thromboplastin (3) Heparin (4) Histamine
Correct Answer: (2) Thromboplastin Explanation: Thromboplastin is the substance that is released by thrombocytes while initiating blood clotting process.
Mushrooms are rich in (1) vitamins and proteins (2) amino acids and starch (3) minerals and starch (4) proteins and lipids
Correct Answer: (1) vitamins and proteins Explanation: Mushrooms are rich in vitamins and proteins.
The part of chromosome beyond nucleolar organizer is termed as (1) Telomere (2) Satellite (3) Chromomere (4) Centromere
Correct Answer: (2) Satellite Explanation: The part of chromosome beyond nucleolar organizer is termed as satellite.
The wall of eye ball is formed by β¦. (1) Outer sclera, middle choroid & inner retina (2) Outer choroid, middle sclera, & inner fovea (3) Outer sclera, middle cornea, & Inner retina (4) Outer choroid, middle cornea & inner fovea
Correct Answer: (1) Outer sclera, middle choroid & inner retina Explanation: The wall of eye ball is formed by outer sclera, middle choroid & inner retina.
Which of the following organisms show both cell wall & chlorophyll? (1) Euglena (2) Agaricus (3) Funaria (4) Amoeba
Correct Answer: (3) Funaria Explanation: Funaria shows both cell wall & chlorophyll.
Opening & closing of stomata is due to β¦ (1) gaseous exchange (2) change in turgor pressure of guard cells (3) guttation (4) respiration
Correct Answer: (2) change in turgor pressure of guard cells Explanation: Opening & closing of stomata is due to change in turgor pressure of guard cells.
Example of lethal gene isβ¦ (1) wings in Drosophila (2) colour of flower in four O’ clock plant (3) sickle cell anaemia (4) kernel colour of wheat
Correct Answer: (3) sickle cell anaemia Explanation: Example of lethal gene is sickle cell anaemia.
In the given diagram, the fluid/secretion found in part X is ___.
(1) Cerebrospinal fluid (2) Acetyl Choline (3) Endolymph (4) Extracellular fluid Correct Answer: (2) Acetyl Choline Explanation: Identification of X β Acetyl...
Hormone relaxin is secreted by β¦ (1) Corpus Callosum (2) Graafian follicle (3) Corpus luteum (4) Corpora striata
Correct Answer: (3) Corpus luteum Explanation: Hormone relaxin is secreted by Corpus luteum.
The proportion of Hydrogen to Oxygen in carbohydrates is _______ respectively. (1) 2:1 (2) 2:3 (3) 1:2 (4) 3:2
Correct Answer: (1) 2:1 Explanation: The proportion of Hydrogen to Oxygen in carbohydrates is 2 : 1.
The factor which directly does not affect the rate of photosynthesis isβ¦. (1) concentration (2) Temperature (3) Water (4) Light
Correct Answer: (3) Water Explanation: The factor which directly does not affect the rate of photosynthesis is water.
With reference to age structure, the number of individuals in a growing population has β¦. individuals. (1) equal number of pre and post reproductive (2) large number of post reproductive (3) least number of reproductive (4) larger number of pre reproductive
Correct Answer:(4) larger number of pre reproductive Explanation: With reference to age structure, the number of individuals in a growing population has larger number of pre reproductive...
If coronary sinus: right atrium, then, left ventricle: ________ (1) Pulmonary vein (2) Systemic aorta (3) Pulmonary aorta (4) Left atrium
Correct Answer: (2) Systemic aorta Explanation: If coronary sinus: right atrium, then, left ventricle: Systemic aorta.
Father of Electrocardiography is β¦. (1) James Watson (2) Johann Mendel (3) Einthoven (4) William Harvey
Correct Answer: (3) Einthoven Explanation: Father of Electrocardiography is Einthoven.
Out of 18 ATP molecules required during the synthesis of a glucose molecule how many are used in the regeneration of 6 RuBP? (1) 3 (2) 4 (3) 6 (4) 5
Correct Answer: (3) 6 Explanation: Out of 18 ATP molecules required during the synthesis of a glucose molecule, six are used in the regeneration of 6 RuBP.
Gemmule formation takes place in β¦ (1) Amoeba (2) Planaria (3) Hydra (4) Ephydatia
Correct Answer: (4) Ephydatia Explanation: Gemmule formation takes place in Ephydatia.
Which hormone is secreted by Graafian follicle of ovary? (1) LH (2) FSH (3) Progesterone (4) Oestrogen
Correct Answer: (4) Oestrogen Explanation: Oestrogen is the hormone that is secreted by Graafian follicle of ovary.
Papaya plant always shows⦠(1) autogamy (2) dichogamy (3) geitonogamy (4) xenogamy
Correct Answer: (4) xenogamy Explanation: Papaya plant always shows xenogamy.
Primary goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP) was to generate two main types of maps namely, β¦.. maps and β¦. maps (1) Mutation; Physical (2) Genetic linkage; physical (3) Racial; physical (4) Genetic linkage; mutation
Correct Answer: (2) Genetic linkage; physical Explanation: Primary goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP) was to generate two main types of maps namely, genetic linkage maps and physical maps....
The sum total of genes of all individuals of an interbreeding population is called β¦. (1) . gene frequency (2) gene mutation (3) gene pool (4) gene flow
Correct Answer: (3) gene pool Explanation: The sum total of genes of all individuals of an interbreeding population is called gene pool.
Plantation of trees in barren & unexploited land to improve environment is known asβ¦β¦ (1) Reforestation (2) Social forestry (3) Afforestation (4) Deforestation
Correct Answer: (3) Afforestation Explanation: Plantation of trees in barren & unexploited land to improve environment is known as afforestation.
Which one of the following enzymes is used for polymerisation of DNA in PCR technique? (1) DNA Polymerase-II (2) RNA Polymerase (3) DNA Polymerase-I (4) Taq Polymerase
Correct Answer: (4) Taq Polymerase Explanation: Taq Polymerase is an enzyme which is used for the polymerisation of DNA in PCR technique.
Which one of the following is NOT artificial vegetative propagation? (1) Grafting (2) Budding (3) Cutting (4) Runner
Correct Answer: (4) Runner Explanation: Runner is not an artificial vegetative propagation.
Peristaltic movements are carried out by β¦. (1) Cardiac muscles (2) Visceral muscle (3) Voluntary muscles (4) Dartos tunic muscles
Correct Answer: (2) Visceral muscle Explanation: Peristaltic movements are carried out by visceral muscle.
A biologist studied the population of tiger in Tadoba national park (Maharashtra). He found that the average natality was 150, average mortality 140, immigration 10 and emigration 20. The net increase in population was_____. (1) 15 (2) 10 (3) 0 (4) 5
Correct Answer: (3) 0 Explanation: A biologist studied the population of tiger in Tadoba national park (Maharashtra). He found that the average natality was 150, average mortality 140, immigration...
In prokaryotesβ¦. is the outermost covering of the cell envelope. (1) Plasma membrane (2) Tonoplast (3) Cell wall (4) Glycocalyx
Correct Answer: (4) Glycocalyx Explanation: In prokaryotes, glycocalyx is the outermost covering of the cell envelope.
How many ATP molecules are generated through Electron Transport System in aerobic respiration from one glucose molecule? (1) 36 ATP (2) 38 ATP (3) 34 ATP (4) 40 ATP
Correct Answer: (3) 34 ATP Explanation: 34 ATP molecules are generated through Electron Transport System in aerobic respiration from one glucose molecule.
In cellular respiration, when proteins are used as substrate then what is the value of RQ? (1) Always 1 (2) About 0.9 (3) Always infinity (4) About 0.7
Correct Answer: (2) About 0.9 Explanation: In cellular respiration, when proteins are used as substrate then about 0.9 is the value of RQ.
Production of beer from barley through the fermentation process includes steps as (1) Boiling, distillation, fermentation (2) Filtration, distillation, sedimentation (3) Malting, mashing, fermentation (4) Drying, spawning, fermentation, distillation
Correct Answer: (3) Malting, mashing, fermentation Explanation: Production of beer from barley through the fermentation process includes steps as malting, mashing and fermentation.
In the given diagram of v.s. of Blastula, what does βXβ indicate? PIC (1) Archenteron (2) Antrum (3) Enteron (4) Blastocoel
Correct Answer: (4) Blastocoel Explanation: Identification of X - Blastocoel
Which one of the following is not an unsaturated fatty acid? (1) Linoleic acid (2) Oleic acid (3) Palmitic acid (4) Palmitoleic acid
Correct Answer: (3) Palmitic acid Explanation: Palmitic acid is not an unsaturated fatty acid.
Which among the following is the largest taxon (1) Renales (2) Tiliaceae (3) Gamopetalae (4) Hibiscus
Correct Answer: (3) Gamopetalae Explanation: Gamopetalae is the largest taxon.
Dr. Norman Borlaug developed β¦ (1) semidwarf variety of wheat (2) tall variety of wheat (3) semidwarf variety of rice (4) tall variety of rice
Correct Answer: (1) semidwarf variety of wheat Explanation: Dr. Norman Borlaug developed the semidwarf variety of wheat.
Spermatid formed at the end of mitosis-II is non-motile. It has to undergo β¦ to become functional and motile spermatozoan. (1) metagenesis (2) spermatogenesis (3) spermiogenesis (4) parthenogenesis
Correct Answer: (3) spermiogenesis Explanation: Spermatid formed at the end of mitosis-II is non-motile. It has to undergo spermiogenesis to become functional and motile spermatozoan.
Wall of the carotid bodies have (1) Photoreceptors for detecting the nature of light (2) Chemoreceptors for detecting smell (3) Baroreceptors for detecting blood pressure (4) Thermoreceptors for detecting temperature
Correct Answer: (3) Baroreceptors for detecting blood pressure Explanation: Wall of the carotid bodies have baroreceptors for detecting blood pressure.
Agar-agar is used as β¦ in plant tissue culture. (1) nutrient medium (2) growth factor (3) Fusogenic agent (4) non solidifying agent
Correct Answer: (1) nutrient medium Explanation: Agar-agar is used as nutrient medium in plant tissue culture.
PEPCase fixes in β¦ (1) Calvin cycle (2) bundle sheath cells of (3) The mesophyll cells of plants (4) high concentration of
Correct Answer: (3) The mesophyll cells of ${C_4}$ plants Explanation: PEPCase fixes $C{O_2}$ in the mesophyll cells of ${C_4}$ plants.
Inbreeding depression can be overcome by single β¦ (1) Interspecific hybridization (2) Crossbreeding (3) Test crossing (4) Outcrossing
Correct Answer: (4) Outcrossing Explanation: Inbreeding depression can be overcome by single outcrossing.
Chipko movement was started in β¦ in the year 1974. (1) Pune (2) Bangalore (3) Jodhpur (4) Garhwal
Correct Answer: (4) Garhwal Explanation: Chipko movement was started in Garhwal in the year 1974.
Which one of the following enzymes involved in alcoholic fermentation of sucrose? (1) Oxidase (2) Zymase (3) Hexokinase (4) Isomerase
Correct Answer: (2) Zymase Explanation: Zymase is the enzyme which is involved in alcoholic fermentation of sucrose.
Pollination through agency of bats is called (1) Chiropterophily (2) Ornithophily (3) Malacophily (4) Hydrophily
Correct Answer: (1) Chiropterophily Explanation: Pollination through agency of bats is called Chiropterophily.
In a cross between Rr x rr, which one of the following characteristics will be observed in the offspring? (1) 75% are recessive (2) 50% are recessive (3) All are dominant (4) All are recessive
Correct Answer: (2) 50% are recessive Explanation: In a cross between Rr x rr, 50% are recessive characteristics will be observed in the offspring.
Opioids are obtained from ___ plant. (1) Hemp (2) Datura (3) Poppy (4) Coca
Correct Answer: (3) Poppy Explanation: Opioid is a drug which is obtained from poppy plant
Gregor Mendel was not known as β¦ (1) Geneticist (2) Teacher (3) Priest (4) Physicist
Correct Answer: (4) Physicist Explanation: Gregor Mendel was not known as Physicist.
A codon is present in β¦ (1) DNA (2) m-RNA (3) r-RNA (4) t-RNA
Correct Answer: (2) m-RNA Explanation: A codon is present in m-RNA.
Baby Neha, two years old is showing symptoms of protruding belly, bulging eyes, oedema of lower legs. She is probably suffering from⦠(1) Constipation (2) Indigestion (3) Marasmus (4) Kwashiorkor
Correct Answer: (4) Kwashiorkor Explanation: Baby Neha, two years old is showing symptoms of protruding belly, bulging eyes, oedema of lower legs. She is probably suffering from Kwashiorkor which is...
Two alternative forms of a gene present on identical loci of homologous chromosomes are called (1) alleles (2) polygenes (3) factors (4) traits
Correct Answer: (1) alleles Explanation: Two alternative forms of a gene present on identical loci of homologous chromosomes are called as alleles.
Man-like character of Australopithecus was β¦ (1) Distinct lumbar curvature (2) Prognathous face (3) Absence of chin (4) Protruding eye-brow ridges.
Correct Answer: (1) Distinct lumbar curvature Explanation: Man-like character of Australopithecus is a distinct lumbar curvature.
Which one of the following is correct about nucleoid of a prokaryote? (1) It has DNA molecule (2) It has nuclear envelope (3) It has histone proteins (4) It has well organized chromosome
Correct Answer: (1) It has DNA molecule Explanation: The nucleoid of a prokaryote has DNA molecule.
Polygalacturonase in tomato is a β¦. enzyme. (1) pectin producing (2) flavour producing (3) shelf life increasing (4) pectin degrading
Correct Answer: (4) pectin degrading Explanation: Polygalacturonase in tomato is a pectin degrading enzyme.
During photorespiration, which amino acid is formed in the peroxisome by oxidation of glyoxylate? (1) Glycine (2) Serine (3) Valine (4) Leucine
Correct Answer: (1) Glycine Explanation: During photorespiration, Glycine is the amino acid which is formed in the peroxisome by oxidation of glyoxylate.
Testes are connected to the wall of scrotum by β¦ (1) Glans (2) Gubernaculum (3) Prepuce (4) Dartos tunic muscles
Correct Answer: (2) Gubernaculum Explanation: Testes are connected to the wall of scrotum by Gubernaculum.
During Calvin cycle RuBP gets regenerated through several biochemical reactions called (1) dephosphorylation reactions (2) oxidation reduction reactions (3) Sugar phosphate inter conversions (4) glycolytic reversal reactions
Correct Answer: (3) Sugar phosphate inter conversions Explanation: During Calvin cycle RuBP gets regenerated through several biochemical reactions which are called as sugar phosphate inter...
Thalassemia is a quantitative abnormality of _____ chain synthesis. (1) polysaccharide (2) polypeptide (3) poly lipo-protein (4) polystearic
Correct Answer: (2) polypeptide Explanation: Thalassemia is a quantitative abnormality of polypeptide chain synthesis. Β
The technique PCR is used in DNA fingerprinting for⦠(1) DNA amplification (2) DNA isolation (3) DNA fragmentation (4) Hybridization
Correct Answer: (1) DNA amplification Explanation: The technique PCR is used in DNA fingerprinting for DNA amplification.
The common phase for aerobic and anaerobic respiration is called (1) Krebs cycle (2) EMP-pathway (3) Acetylation of pyruvate (4) ETS
Correct Answer: (2) EMP-pathway Explanation: The most common phase between aerobic and anaerobic respiration is glycolysis, also called the EMP pathway is named after Embden, Meyerhoff and Parnas....
When slaked lime is passed through excess carbon dioxide, it forms
$ 1.\,\,CaC{{O}_{3}} $ $ 2.\,\,CaC{{l}_{2}} $ $ 3.\,\,Ca{{(HC{{O}_{3}})}_{2}} $ $ 4.\,\,C{{a}_{2}}HC{{O}_{3}} $ Solution: $ 1.\,\,CaC{{O}_{3}} $ Passing Carbon dioxide through slaked lime gives...
Which of the following is not found in hybridization?
Formation of sigma bonds Mixing and recasting of atomic orbitals Excitation of electrons Loss and gain of electrons Solution: Loss and gain of electrons The following ideas are important in...
Which of the following statements is true for pyran?
It is a saturated aliphatic compound, It is a homocyclic compound. It is a heterocyclic compound with oxygen atom in the ring The molecular formula of Pyran is C5H5S Solution: It is a heterocyclic...
Aluminium crystallizes in face centered cubic structure, having atomic radius 125pm. The edge length of unit cell of aluminium is
253.5 pm 353.5 pm 465 pm 250 pm Solution: 353.5 pm $ For\text{ }a~FCC~or~~CCP~unit\text{ }cell,we\,have: $ $ 4r=\surd 2\times a $ $ \Rightarrow a=\frac{4r}{\surd 2}=353.5pm $
Which of the following elements has six unpaired electrons in observed electronic observations?
Fe (Z = 26) Cr (Z = 24) Cu (Z = 29) Mn (Z = 25) Solution: Cr (Z = 24) The following is the electrical configuration of the given elements: $...
Which of the following is the strongest reducing agent?
Na Mg Li Ca Solution: Li Lithium has the highest ionization potential of all alkali metals, implying that its tendency to ionize to give Li+ ions should be the least, implying that Li should be the...
Which among the following electrical properties has SI unit siemens per meter?
Conductance Conductivity Resistance Resistivity Solution: Conductivity The ability of an electrolyte solution to conduct electricity is measured by its conductivity (or specific conductance)....
Aniline reacts with bromine water at room temperature to give
3-Bromoaniline 2-Bromoaniline 4-Bromoaniline 2,4,6-Tribromoaniline Solution: 2,4,6-Tribromoaniline This happens due to theΒ highly activating nature of -...
Which of the following statements is not true for glyceraldehyde?
It is a sugar molecule It is optically active It contains two asymmetric carbon atoms It has carbonyl and hydroxyl group Solution: It contains two asymmetric carbon atoms ...
Copper crystallizes as face centered cubic lattice , with edge length of unit cell 361 pm. Calculate the radius of the copper atom.
108.6 pm 127.65 pm 181.6 pm 157.6 pm Solution: 127.65 pm For F.C.C,Β aβ2 = 4r 361Γβ2 = 4r r = 127.65Β pm
Which of the following reagents is used to avoid further oxidation of aldehydes?
$ 1.\,\,{{C}_{5}}{{H}_{5}}N{{H}^{+}}Cr{{O}_{3}}Cl $ $ 2.\,\,{{K}_{2}}C{{r}_{2}}{{O}_{7}}/dil.\,{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}} $ $ 3.\,\,dil.\,HN{{O}_{3}} $ $ 4.\,\,Cr{{O}_{3}} $ Solution: $...
What is the molecular formula of allyl bromide?
$ 1.\,\,{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{4}}Br $ $ 2.\,\,{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{3}}Br $ $ 3.\,\,{{C}_{3}}{{H}_{5}}Br $ $ 4.\,\,{{C}_{3}}{{H}_{6}}Br $ Solution: Β $ 3.\,\,{{C}_{3}}{{H}_{5}}Br $ $ The\text{ }Allyl\text{...
A pair of hormones produced by kidneys is A) Erythropoietin and relaxin B) Erythropoietin and calcitriol C) Calcitonin and relaxin D) Calcitonin and calcitriol
Correct option:(B) Erythropoietin and calcitriol Solution: Human kidneys produces two types of hormones: Epo (erythropoietin) and calcitriol. Erythropoietin hormone increases the production of red...
Alec Jeffreys used ________________ as genetic marker. A) HUMULIN B) Radioactive probe C) RFLP D) VNTR
Correct option:(D)VNTR Solution: Technique of isolating and sequencing the DNA is called DNA fingerprinting. It was developed by Alec Jeffrey in 1984. Generally, a small amount of DNA is obtained...
Which constituent of seminal fluid helps in coagulation of semen after ejaculation ? A) Fibrin B) Fibrinogen C) Fructose D) Prostaglandins
Correct option:(B)Fibrinogen Solution: Semen is made up of sperm cells and seminal fluid. Seminal fluid majorly contains clear and viscous secretions. These secretions provide vitamin C, fructose,...
Which one of the following statement is CORRECT ? A) Lysergic acid diethylamide is a depressant B) Heroin is diacetylmorphine C) Hashish has hallucinogenic property D) Cocaine is opioid drug
Correct option:(B)Heroin is diacetylmorphine Solution: Lysergic acid diethylamide is a psychedelic drug. Belongs to hallucinogen class. It is a potent halucinogen. Drug act on central nervous...
The sterilization procedure in human female is A) Coitus interruptus B) Rhythm method C) Tubectomy D) Vasectomy
Correct option:(C)Tubectomy Solution: Coitus interruptus is a method of birth control in which penis is pulled out before ejaculation. Rhythm method is also called as calendar rhythm method. It is...
Temporal lobe of cerebrum is concerned with the detection of following sensations EXCEPT A) Hearing B) Pressure C) Smell D) Taste
Correct option:(B)Pressure Solution: Cerebrum is divided into two hemisphere. Each cerebral hemisphere contains four lobes. It is frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobe. Frontal lobe deals...
Which of the following are NOT produced as transgenic animals ? A) Sheep and Pig B) Rat and Rabbit C) Dog and Banded Krait D) Cow and Fish
Correct option:(C)Dog and Banded Krait Solution: Transgenic animals are those animals in which foreign gene is inserted into their genome. Created by injecting foreign DNA in embryonic stem cell....
ADH carries out following functions EXCEPT A) Increases blood pressure B) Increases glomerular filtrate rate C) Increases permeability for water in DCT D) Increases Na+ excretion
Correct option:(D)Increases Na+ excretion Solution: ADH is an antidiuretic hormone. Also called as vasopressin. Secreted by the pituitary gland. Main function is to regulate the amount of water in...
Cystic fibrosis can be treated by _______________ in gene therapy. A) TGF-B B) TPA C) DNase D) BGH
Correct option:(C)DNase Solution: Cystic Fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic disease that affects the lungs. Characterized by the thick and sticky mucus due to defective gene. Occurs due to...
The quantitative and statistical study of human population is A) Calligraphy B) Demography C) Topography D) Seismography
Correct option:(B)Demography Solution: Calligraphy is an art of beautiful decorative writing using a pen or brush. Demography is the quantitative and statistical study of the human population. Such...
Asiatic wild ass is an example of A) Endangered species B) Extinct species C) Rare species D) Vulnerable species
Correct option:(A)Endangered species Solution: Asiatic wild ass (Equus hemionus) is found in Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. Most horse-like out of all ass species. It is endangered species in India....
When white eyed and miniature winged Drosophila melanogaster is crossed with its wild type, it produces following percent of recombinants. A) 1.3% B) 37.2% C) 62.8% D) 98.7%
Correct option:(B)37.2% Solution: Drosophila, when white eyed and miniature winged (wwmm) female is crossed with wild type, that is red eyed normal winged (w+w+m+m+) males, 62.8% of the progeny was...
The marsupial mammal amongst the following animals is A) Gibbon B) Kangaroo C) Lemur D) Spiny ant-eater
Correct option:(B)Kangaroo Solution: Ribbon, Kangaroo, Lemur, and Spiny Anteater are all mammals. But Gibbon and Lemur are placental mammals. Spiny Anteater is a monotreme and egg-laying mammal....
Asexual reproduction through formation of gemmule occurs in A) Ascidian B) Hydra C) Planaria D) Spongilla
Correct option:(D)Spongilla Solution: Spongilla is a genus of freshwater sponge. Organisms reproduce asexually by the formation of gemmules. Gemmules are the buds formed internally in sponges hence...
The isthmus which connects right and left lobes of thyroid gland is located from _____________ tracheal cartilages. A) 1st to 3rd B) 2nd to 4th C) 5th to 7th D) 6th to 8th
Correct option:(b)2nd to 4th Solution: Thyroid gland consists of two left and right lobes. Connected by a thin, median isthmus overlying from 2nd to 4th tracheal rings, forming a "U" or...
In ECG, P β wave represents A) Ventricular repolarization B) Ventricular depolarization C) Atrial depolarisation D) Atrial repolarization
Correct option:(C)Atrial depolarisation Solution: An ECG is a test to check the electrical activity of the heart. ECG measures the atrial and ventricular depolarization and repolarization in the...
Which one of the following is NOT the symptom of malaria ? A) Arthralgia B) Fever C) Dysentery D) Shivering
Correct option:(C)Dysentery Solution: Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasite. It is transmitted through the bite of Anopheles mosquito. It infects red blood cells. Clinical symptoms...
Restriction endonuclease, in DNA finger printing, carries out following process. A) Fragmentation of DNA B) Getting copies of DNA C) Loading DNA on agaroseplate D) Synthesis of DNA
Correct option:(A)Fragmentation of DNA Solution: PCR is a technique used to amplify the DNA molecules present in a small sample in order to obtain a large amount of DNA sequence for the test. It...
Acromegaly is caused by hypersecretion of _______________ in the adult. A) ACTH B) GH C) MSH D) TSH
Correct option:(B)GH Solution: Growth hormone targets soft tissues and bones. It serves to stimulate cell division, protein synthesis, and bone growth. Oversecretion of GH in adults causes...
Incubation period of Treponema Pallidum is about A) 2 to 14 days B) 7 to 21 days C) 1 to 2 weeks D) 3 to 4 weeks
Correct option:(D)3 to 4 weeks Solution: Treponema Pallidum is a spirochete and serves as an infective agent of syphilis. Incubation period of Treponema Pallidum is about 3 to 4 weeks.
Peacock shows following genotype. A) XX B) XY C) ZZ D) ZW
Correct option:(C)ZZ Solution: Birds show ZZ-ZW system of sex determination, unlike human which shows the XX-XY system of sex determination. Instead of X and Y chromosomes, birds have Z and W...
Select the CORRECT pair of endodermal derivatives. A) Adrenal medulla β Dermis of skin B) Lungs β Thyroid gland C) Lymphatic vessel β Vagina D) Retina β Tonsil
Correct option:(B)Lungs β Thyroid gland Solution: Adult body is made out of three germ layers- the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Innermost layer is the endoderm. Endoderm derivatives are the...
The most common chemical compounds formed in Urey-Millerβs experiment were A) Amino acids B) Ammonia C) Methane D) Vitamins
Correct option:(A)Amino acids Solution: Miller-Urey experiment was performed to demonstrate the presence of the conditions in the Earth's atmosphere years ago. It led to the formation of the...
Which of the following organisms is NOT involved in genome sequencing and mapping technique ? A) Drosophila melanogaster B) E. Coli C) Mus musculus D) Salmonella typhi
Correct option:(D) Salmonella typhi Solution: Model organisms are used in genome sequencing and mapping techniques. These are used to understand biological processes. Various organisms that are used...
Column A Column B Column C i) Coenozoic 2 β 65 mya Origin of vertebrates ii) Palaeozoic 500 β 165 mya Rise of egg laying mammals iii) Mesozoic 135 β 225 mya Reptiles dominant iv) Proterozoic 350 β 500 mya Trilobites dominant The correct match of Columns A, B and C is A) i B) ii C) iii D) iv
Correct option:(C) Solution: Coenozoic era (65 million years ago) is also known as βage of mammalsβ. It rise of first placental mammals, their diversification and evolution. Palaeozoic era is marked...
Which of the following is NOT a breed of buffalo ? A) Gir B) Nili C) Nagpuri D) Surti
Correct option:(A)Gir Solution: Buffalo species are originated in India. Various breeds of buffaloes are Murrah, Bhadawari, Jaffarabadi, Surti, Mehsana, Nili and Nagpuri. These...
Muscular ridges at inner surface of ventricles are called A) Chordae tendinae B) Inter ventricular septum C) Papillary muscle D) Trabeculae carnae
Correct option:(D)Trabeculae carnae Solution: Trabeculae carneae are the muscular columnar structures prensent in both ventricles and are of irregular shape. Left ventricle has smooth and finer...
Select the group of animals adapted for ammonotelism, guanotelism and ureotelism respectively from the following A) Tadpole larva of frog, spider, pigeon B) Scorpion, turtle and labeo C) Catla, penguin and cat D) Cobra, cockroach and Bombay duck
Correct option:(C)Catla, penguin and cat Solution: Ammonotelism is a phenomenon in which the excretion is in the form of ammonia. Animals that show ammonotelism are called as ammonotelics....
The process by which primary germinal layers are formed is called A) Blastulation B) Cleavage C) Gastrulation D) Implantation
Correct option:(C)Gastrulation Solution: Process in which the germ layers are formed during embryonic development is called gastrulation. Zygote undergoes cleavage and forms a mass of cells that...
AB blood group was discovered by A) Decastello and Sturli B) Karl Landsteiner C) William Harvey D) Wallace Alfred
Correct option:(B)Karl Landsteiner Solution: AB blood group and Rh blood group was discovered by Karl Landsteiner. According to AB blood group, there are three types of blood group A, B and O...
An oral contraceptive pill checks A) Fertilization B) Implantation C) Infection D) Ovulation
Correct option:(d)Ovulation Solution: Oral contraceptive pills contain small doses of estradiol or progesterone. Higher blood level of progesterone exerts negative feedback on FSH and LH secretion...
Hypercalcemic hormone is A) Aldosterone B) Calcitriol C) PTH D) TCT
Correct option:(C)PTH Solution: Parathormone of parathyroid gland reduces the blood phosphate level and increases the blood calcium level. So, its hypersecretion causes hypercalcemia.
One of the most polluted river in Maharashtra is A) Brahmaputra B) Ganga C) Jamuna D) Panchaganga
Correct option:(D)Panchaganga Solution: State Maharashtra has the most polluted rivers in India. After Maharashtra, Gujarat has the most polluted rivers. Most polluted rivers are Vena,...
One of the most polluted river in Maharashtra is A) Brahmaputra B) Ganga C) Jamuna D) Panchaganga
Correct option:(D) Solution: Β State Maharashtra has the most polluted rivers in India. After Maharashtra, Gujarat has the most polluted rivers. Most polluted rivers are Vena, Godavari, Bhima,...
Linkage groups can be separated during ____________ in meiosis. A) Crossing over B) Synapsis C) Tetrad formation D) Terminalization
Correct option:(A)Crossing over Solution: Linkage group refers to number of type of chromosome present in species. Human have 22 autosomal linkage groups, one X and one Y linkage group. Crossing...
All of the following are ape-men stages in origin of man EXCEPT A) Ramapithecus B) Kenyapithecus C) Dryopithecus D) Australopithecus
Correct option:(C)Dryopithecus Solution: Human evolution possess four main stages in the origin of man. These are ape stage, ape-men stage, primitive men (prehistoric men) and modern man. Ape stage...
The spermatozoa not ejaculated are reabsorbed in the A) Ejaculatory duct B) Urethra C) Vas efferns D) Vas deferens
Correct option:(D)Vas deferens Solution: When sperms are ejaculated they are pushed by the rhythmic contractions of the smooth muscles along the vas deferens. When the sperms are not used or...
A change in a wart or mole on the skin is observed in A) Adenoma B) Carcinoma C) Lymphoma D) Melanoma
Correct option:(D)Melanoma Solution: Melanoma also known as malignant melanoma is a type of cancer that develops from the pigment-containing cells known as melanocytes. Melanomas occur in the skin,...
Bacterial poultry diseases mainly include A) Avian influenza, Bronchitis, Ranikhet B) Enteritis, TB, CRD C) Favus, Thrush, Aspergillosis D) Bird Flu, Coccidiosis, Pullorum
Correct option:(B)Enteritis, TB, CRD Solution: Ranikhet, bronchitis, avian influenza and Bird Flu are the viral diseases of the poultry. Favus is a fungal disease. Enteritis is caused...
Lac is used in the A) Production of guano B) Production of Isinglass C) Silvering mirrors D) Production of soaps
Correct option:(D)Production of soaps Solution: Lac is a resinous substance which is secreted by the female scale insect for its protection mechanism. It is used in various cosmetics, food products,...
The parotid salivary glands are innervated by branches of __________ nerve. A) Vagus B) Spinal accessory C) Facial D) Glossopharyngeal
Correct option:(D)Glossopharyngeal Solution: Tympanic branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) provides parasympathetic innervation of the parotid gland to ganglion via a petrosal nerve. Mixed...
The corpus callosum interconnects A) Cerebral hemispheres B) Cerebellar hemispheres C) Corpora quadrigemina D) Crura Cerebri
Correct option:(A)Cerebral hemispheres Solution: Corpus callosum is also called as callosal commissure. Thick band of fibers presents between the two hemispheres. Present below the cortex....
The parietal and temporal lobes are separated by A) Central sulcus B) Longitudinal fissure C) Lateral sulcus D) Parieto-occipital sulcus
Correct option:(C)Lateral sulcus Solution: Lateral sulcus serves to separate the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobe. Central sulcus serves to separate the frontal and parietal lobe....
Select the correct match : I II III i) Monocyte a) Large round nucleus l) Antihistamine property ii) Lymphocyte b) Twisted nucleus m) Release heparin iii) Basophil c) Bilobed nucleus n) Phagocytic iv) Eosinophil d) Kidney shaped nucleus o) Produce antibodies A) i β d β n, ii β a β o, iii β b β m, iv β c β l B) i β b β m, ii β a β l, iii β c β n, iv β d β o C) i β c β n, ii β b β o, iii β d β m, iv β a β l D) i β a β o, ii β d β m, iii β c β l, iv β b β n
Correct option:(A) i β d β n, ii β a β o, iii β b β m, iv β c β l Solution: White blood cells are of broadly divided into two types, agranulocytes and granulocytes. Granulocytes are divided into...
Osmoreceptors are present in the A) Hypothalamus B) Hypophysis C) Epiphysis D) Epithalamus
Correct option:(A)Hypothalamus Solution: Supraoptic and paraventricular areas of the anterior hypothalamus have osmoreceptors. It serve to detect the alterations in osmolarity of blood plasma. It...
Which one of the following statement is CORRECT ? A) Fertilization in human takes place in womb B) Zygote contains haploid number of chromosomes C) Fertilization membrane avoids polyspermy D) Primary oocyte inhibits the process of oogenesis
Correct option:(C)Fertilization membrane avoids polyspermy Solution: Fertilization in humans takes place in the fallopian tube. Zygote contains a diploid number of chromosomes. Fertilization...
Select the correct match : I II i) Competition a) Tapeworm and man ii) Commensalism b) Lichen iii) Mutualism c) Cattle egret and cattle iv) Parasitism d) Lions and Leopards A) i β d, ii β c, iii β b, iv β a B) i β d, ii β b, iii β c, iv β a C) i β c, ii β b, iii β d, iv β a D) i β a, ii β b, iii β d, iv β c
Correct option:(A)i β d, ii β c, iii β b, iv β a Solution: Five types of interaction between different organisms in an ecological communities. These are competition, commensalism, mutualism,...
In diploid set of chromosomes, deletion or addition of a member leads to A) Aneuploidy B) Euploidy C) Polyploidy D) Triploidy
Correct option:(A)Aneuploidy Solution: Aneuploidy is changed in chromosome number by additions or deletions of less than a whole set. Due to the presence of multiple numbers of complete haploid...
A pair of analogous organs is A) Wing of bird β flipper of whale B) Forelimbs of horse and man C) Wing of bird β forelimb of horse D) Wing of insect and wing of bird
Correct option:(d)Wing of insect and wing of bird Solution: Analogous organs are the organs that have a different origin but have the same functions. Example:Wings of an insect and wings of a bird...
In anaerobic respiration acetaldehyde is reduced to form alcohol by utilising NADH2 obtained from __________ A) Glycolysis B) Terminal oxidation C) Krebβs cycle D) Acetylation
Correct option:(A)Glycolysis Solution: Anaerobic respiration starts with the process of glycolysis. NADH2 thus formed from glycolysis are used to further oxidise acetaldehyde to form alcohol and...
What is the outbreeding device, where the stamens and carpels mature at different times called ? A) Monoecy B) Self sterility C) Dichogamy D) Heterostyly
Correct option:(D)Heterostyly Solution: Dichogamy means temporal separation of maturation of stamen and pistils of the flowers. Different maturation time of stamen and pistil helps to avoid...
Which of the following is the WRONG match between the plant and its character for adaptation of cross pollination ? A) Zostera β Bright coloured flowers with nectar B) Bougainvillea β Petaloid bracts C) Passion flower β Corona D) Adansonia β Copious nectar
Correct option:(A)Zostera β Bright coloured flowers with nectar Solution: Zostera is a submerged water plant. Cross pollination occurs with the help of water. Petaloid bracts are modified...
During hybridization offsprings with hybrid vigour superior to both parents are self pollinated for few successive generations to __________ A) retain their parental characters B) remove their parental characters C) get homozygosity D) segregate characters
Correct option:(C)get homozygosity Solution: A plant is called homozygous for a particular gene when both alleles are similar at that particular given locus (dominant or recessive). A homozygous...
Which of the following is a character of Castor plant to avoid autogamy ? A) Unisexuality B) Protogyny C) Protandry D) Heterostyly
Correct option:(A)Unisexuality Solution: Castor has unisexual flowers. It carry either male or female reproductive organs. Flowers with male reproductive organs (stamen) are termed as staminate...
The micro consumers are commonly called __________ A) Autotrophs B) Herbivores C) Decomposers D) Carnivores
Correct option:(D)Carnivores Solution: Microconsumer include mostly microscopic bacteria and fungi. Organisms feed on debris left behind by scavengers. They release the nutrients in form of simpler...
The wall of pollen tube is made up of A) Cellulose and Pectin B) Only sporopollenin C) Lignin and Pectin D) Pectin and Sporopollenin
Correct option:(A)Cellulose and Pectin Solution: Pollen tube is formed by the germination of the vegetative nucleus. It has the wall made up of cellulose and pectin only. Exine is the outer covering...
During a dihybrid cross with contrasting characters in the F2 generation parental genotypes will appear in _________ ratio. A) 16 1 B) 16 2 C) 16 3 D) 16
Correct option:(B) Solution: Dihybrid cross, a plant with yellow colour round seeds(YYRR) is crossed to green colour wrinkled(yyrr) seeds. In the F1 generation, plant with yellow colour wrinkled...
Which one of the following organismβs plasmid was used successfully for the first time as a vector by Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer ? A) Salmonella typhimurium B) Streptococcus pneumoniae C) Staphylococcus aureus D) Rhizobium leguminosarum
Correct option:(A)Salmonella typhimurium Solution: S. Cohen and H. Boyer constructed the first recombinant DNA using antibiotic resistance genes present on the plasmid of drug resistance strains...
Which of the following in embryo sac of angiosperms shows filiform apparatus ? A) Antipodals B) Polar nuclei C) Egg D) Synergids
Correct option:(D)Synergids Solution: In angiosperms, an egg apparatus consists of 3 cells. One egg cell and two synergids on either side of the egg cell. 3 antipodals are present on the...
Which one of the following is formed as a result of cyclic photophosphorylation ? A) NADPH2 B) O2 C) ATP D) H2O
Correct option:(C)ATP Solution: Photophosphorylation is the process in which phosphate group is transferred to ADP. Synthesis of energy-rich ATP molecules in the presence of light. Cyclic...
Which one of the following processes involved in alcohol production is NOT involved in wine production ? A) Malting B) Mashing C) Fermentation D) Distillation
Correct option:(D)Distillation Solution: Malting is the process of germinating barley grains for the brewing of beer. Mashing is the process of mixing powdered malt with hot water to form the wort....
The pitch angle of deflection between two successive base pairs in DNA double helix is A) 20Β° B) 34Β° C) 36Β° D) 360Β°
Correct option:(C)36Β° Solution: DNA in humans is a double helix. Pitch is the number of base pairs in one complete turn of the helix. There are 10 base pairs in 1 complete turn and the distance...
How many glucose molecules are required for the formation of 52 pyruvic acid molecules at the end of glycolysis ? A) 52 B) 46 C) 32 D) 26
Correct option:(D)26 Solution: 1 molecule of 6-carbon glucose forms 2 molecules of 3-carbon pyruvic acids when it undergoes glycolysis. So to form 52 pyruvic acids, 26 glucose molecules are...
In plasmid pBR 322, βBRβ stands for A) Baculovirus and Retrovirus B) Boyer and Reed C) Bolivar and Rodrigues D) Bacillus and Rhizobium
Correct option:(C)Bolivar and Rodrigues Solution: Plasmid pBR 322, 'BR' stands for Bolivar and Rodriguez. These two were scientists who constructed the plasmid. Letter 'p' stands for the...
Given below are some antibiotics and their microbial source. Match the correct pairs. 1) Chloromycetin a) Streptomyces griseus 2) Erythromycin b) Penicillium chrysogenum 3) Penicillin c) Streptomyces erythreus 4) Streptomycin d) Streptomyces venezuelae A) 1 β a, 2 β b, 3 β c, 4 β d B) 1 β d, 2 β c, 3 β b, 4 β a C) 1 β b, 2 β d, 3 β a, 4 β c D) 1 β c, 2 β a, 3 β d, 4 β b
Correct option:(B)1 β d, 2 β c, 3 β b, 4 β a Solution: Chloromycetin is obtained from Streptomyces venezuelae. Erythromycin is obtained from Streptomyces erythreus. Penicillin is obtained...
In an ecological succession the pioneers are generally __________ A) Autotrophs B) Carnivores C) Herbivores D) Detrivores
Correct option:(A) Solution: Ecological succession (pioneers) areΒ autotrophs that serve to modify the physical environment and survive in hostile conditions. Consumers and decomposers enter in the...
During dihybrid cross, in the F2 generation, the ratio of individuals showing one dominant and the other recessive character will be _________ of parents with contrasting characters. A) 16 4 B) 16 6 C) 16 8 D) 16
Correct option:(B)16 6 Solution: F2β phenotypic ratio of a dihybrid cross is 9 (both dominant traits): 3 (one dominant and other recessive): 3 (one dominant and other recessive): 1 (both...
Which of the following is the first cell of female gametophytic generation in Angiosperms ? A) Megaspore mother cell B) Microspore mother cell C) Functional megaspore D) Egg cell
Correct option:(C)Functional megaspore Solution: Megaspore mother cell of megasporangium undergoes meiosis. It forms megaspore tetrad out of which one megaspore is functional. Functional megaspores...
Remarkable increase in rice production from 35 million tones to 89.5 million tones during 1960 β 2000 was mainly due to __________ A) Improved semidwarf varieties B) Introduction of Golden rice C) Increased use of chemical fertilizers D) Cultivation of wild varieties
Correct option:(A) Improved semidwarf varieties Solution: From 1960-2000 introduction of m IR-8 and Taichung Native-1 varieties of rice in 1966 resulted in a tremendous increase in rice production....
What is the bond length of C-H bonds in alkanes?
154 pm 120 pm 133pm 112pm Solution: 112 pm
Which one of the following pigment functions as a reaction center in photosynthesis ? A) Chlorophyll-a B) Xanthophyll C) Carotenoid D) Anthocyanin
Correct option:(A) Xanthophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanin are the accessory pigments. It trap the sunlight and pass it to the reaction centre molecule. Chlorophyll a serves as reaction centre and...
In quantitative inheritance, when a character is controlled by two pairs of genes, the ratio obtained in F2 generation is __________ A) 1 : 2 : 1 B) 1 : 4 : 6 : 4 : 1 C) 9 : 3 : 3 : 1 D) 1 : 6 : 15 : 20 : 15 : 6 : 1
Correct option:(B)1 : 4 : 6 : 4 : 1 Solution: Skin color is quantitative or polygenic inheritance. Consider a cross between a negro and a white. Offsprings born in the F2β generation will be 1...
Which of the following solution will have highest freezing point depression?
M Glucose M Sucrose M Urea M KCl Solution: M KCl ΞTf = i Kf m ΞTfΒ is the freezing point depression, iΒ is the vanβt Hoff factor, Kf is the molal freezing point depression constant for the solvent,...
During aerobic respiration the final electron acceptor is A) Cyto b B) NADH2 C) Water D) Oxygen
Correct option:(D)Oxygen Solution: ATP is produced during the process of oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria. It is a part of aerobic respiration. Electron transport chain plays an...