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Biology (GK) | Set 1
1. The animal which uses sounds as its ‘eyes’ is -
A. Dog
B. Cat
C. Snake
D. Bat
Correct : D. Bat
2. The Vitamin which helps in clotting of blood is :
A. A
B. D
C. B
D. K
Correct : D. K
3. At very high altitude, the Red Blood Corpuscles in the human body will :
A. increase in size
B. decrease in size
C. increase in number
D. decrease in number
Correct : A. increase in size
4. What are the blood corpuscles that help to build up resistance against diseases?
A. Leucocytes
B. Monocytes
C. Neutrophils
D. Lymphoctyes
Correct : A. Leucocytes
5. Which is the gland that holds the body's thermostat?
A. Pineal
B. Pituitary
C. Thyroid
D. Hypothalamus
Correct : D. Hypothalamus
6. Pathogenic bacteria secrete -
A. Antigens
B. Antibodies
C. Hormones
D. Interferons
Correct : A. Antigens
7. Our bones, and teeth are generally made of
A. Tricalcium phosphate
B. Fluoropetite
C. Chloropetite
D. Hydrolith
Correct : A. Tricalcium phosphate
8. Angora wool is extracted from —
A. Rabbit
B. Sheep
C. Fox
D. Goat
Correct : A. Rabbit
9. Which wood will become useless soon after exposing in the open air -
A. Soft wood.
B. Fibrous wood
C. Wet wood
D. Hard wood
Correct : C. Wet wood
10. Which among the following is a large spectrum Antibiotic?
A. Paracetamol
B. Pencillin
C. Ampicillin
D. Chlormphenicol
Correct : C. Ampicillin
11. Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
A. Polimyletis
B. Malaria
C. Whooping cough
D. Ring worm
Correct : A. Polimyletis
12. Which of the following is known as Vitamin B1?
A. Retinol
B. Thiamin
C. Riboflavin
D. Ascorbic Acid
Correct : B. Thiamin
13. Which of the following hormone is released in excess quantity during excitement?
A. Cortisone
B. Serotonin
C. Adrenaline
D. Oestrogen
Correct : C. Adrenaline
14. Clove, the commonly-used spice, is obtained from the
A. Fruit
B. Stem
C. Root
D. Flower bud
Correct : D. Flower bud
15. Which one of the following is an abnormal constituent of urine?
A. Creatinine
B. Urea
C. Uric acid
D. Ketone bodies
Correct : D. Ketone bodies
16. Which one of the following cells produces antibodies?
A. Eosinophil
B. Monocyte
C. Basophil
D. Lymphocytes
Correct : D. Lymphocytes
17. Which of the following is known an body builder?
A. Protein
B. Carbohydrates
C. Vitamins
D. Fats
Correct : A. Protein
18. Which of the following tests helps in diagnosis of cancer?
A. Urine test
B. Blood test
C. Biopsy
D. X-Ray
Correct : C. Biopsy
19. Chromosomes are made up of
A. DNA
B. Protein
C. DNA and Protein
D. RNA
Correct : C. DNA and Protein
20. Toxicology is related to the study of
A. viruses
B. bacteria
C. diseases
D. poisons
Correct : D. poisons
21. Which of the following hormones is released in excess quantity during excitement’?
A. Cortisone
B. Serotonin
C. Adrenaline
D. Oestrogen
Correct : C. Adrenaline
22. In human body, Vitamin A is stored in the
A. liver
B. skin
C. lung
D. kidney
Correct : A. liver
23. Cow milk is a rich source of –
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B1
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Correct : B. Vitamin B1
24. Which one of the following glands produces the growth hormone (somatotrophin)?
A. Adrenal
B. Pancreas
C. Pituitary
D. Thyroid
Correct : C. Pituitary
25. Which of the following is a skin disease?
A. Rickets
B. Osteomalacia
C. Anaemia
D. Pellagra
Correct : D. Pellagra
26. The large amount of sugar present in human blood is -
A. sucrose
B. glucose
C. fructose
D. lactose
Correct : B. glucose
27. Which one of the following is a viral disease in man?
A. Mumps
B. plague
C. Cholera
D. Syphilis
Correct : A. Mumps
28. is concerned with cell division.
A. Maleic hydrazide
B. Gibberellin
C. Auxins
D. Cytokinin
Correct : D. Cytokinin
29. For a person having hypermetropia, the near point is .
A. Greater than 20cm
B. Lesser than 25cm
C. Greater than 25cm
D. Lesser than 30cm
Correct : C. Greater than 25cm
30. Which of the following is primarily composed of calcium carbonate?
A. Fish scales
B. Shark teeth
C. Oyster Shes
D. Whale bones
Correct : C. Oyster Shes
31. Which of the following hormones is a steroid?
A. Estrogen
B. Glucagon
C. Insulin
D. Oxytocin
Correct : A. Estrogen
32. In a food chain, the solar energy utilized by plants is only
A. 10 per cent
B. 1 per cent
C. 0.1 per cent
D. 0.01 per cent
Correct : C. 0.1 per cent
33. Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A. Emu
B. Ostrich
C. Albatross
D. Siberian Crane
Correct : B. Ostrich
34. Blood pressure is measured by
A. Barometer
B. Sphygmanometer
C. Hydrometer
D. Thermometer
Correct : B. Sphygmanometer
35. Growth of the baby in the uterus is found using -
A. X-rays
B. Gamma rays
C. Ultra sound
D. Ultraviolet rays
Correct : C. Ultra sound
36. Besides ear ossicles, the cavity of the middle ear in humans contains -
A. air
B. endolymph
C. perilymph
D. otoconia
Correct : A. air
37. The percentage of water content in the human blood plasma normally varies from
A. 60-64
B. 70-75
C. 80-82
D. 91-92
Correct : D. 91-92
38. "Sodium Pump" operates in -
A. Muscle contraction
B. Heart beat
C. Nerve impulse
D. None of the above
Correct : C. Nerve impulse
39. Which type of pathogen causes the water-borne disease Schistosomiasis?
A. Parasitic
B. Protozoan
C. Bacterial
D. Viral
Correct : A. Parasitic
40. In which one of the following animals, is skin a respiratory organ?
A. Cockroach
B. Frog
C. Shark
D. Whale
Correct : B. Frog
41. In coriander, the useful parts are -
A. roots & leaves
B. leaves & flowers
C. leaves & dried fruits
D. flowers & dried fruits
Correct : C. leaves & dried fruits
42. Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A. Ainla
B. Mango
C. Neem
D. Tulsi
Correct : A. Ainla
43. Which one of the following is a modified stem?
A. Carrot
B. Sweet potato
C. Coconut
D. Potato
Correct : D. Potato
44. Which one of the following is not a function of the liver?
A. Regulation of blood sugar
B. Enzyme activation
C. Detoxiation
D. Reproduction
Correct : D. Reproduction
45. If the radius of blood vessels of a person decreases his/her blood pressure will
A. increase
B. decrease
C. remain unaffected
D. increase for males and decrease for females
Correct : A. increase
46. Bee Keeping is known as -
A. Sericulture
B. Apiculture
C. Aquaculture
D. Agriculture
Correct : B. Apiculture
47. In the human body, Cowper's glands form a part of which one of the following system?
A. Digestive system
B. Endocrine system
C. Reproductive system
D. Nervous system
Correct : C. Reproductive system
48. What is the full form of DNA?
A. Diribo nucleic acid
B. Di nucleic acid
C. Dual nitrogen acid
D. Deoxyribonucleic acid
Correct : D. Deoxyribonucleic acid
49. Which of the following is not an antibiotics?
A. Penicilin
B. Ampicilin
C. Streptomycin
D. Aspirin
Correct : D. Aspirin
50. Scientific study of birds is known as -
A. Limnology
B. Herpetology
C. Malacology
D. Ornithology
Correct : D. Ornithology
51. Which one of the following is a non- poisonous snake‘? :
A. Cobra
B. Dryophis
C. Elapes
D. Python
Correct : D. Python
52. The involvement of which one of the following is essential in the control of blood sugar?
A. Adrenal
B. Pancreas
C. Parathyroid
D. Spleen
Correct : B. Pancreas
53. Which drug is used as an Anti-Diabetic drug?
A. Metformin
B. Zolpidem
C. Promethazine
D. Hydralazine
Correct : A. Metformin
54. During dehydration what is the substance that is usually lost by the body?
A. Sugar
B. Sodium chloride
C. Calcium phosphate
D. Potassium chloride
Correct : B. Sodium chloride
55. Which of the following diseases affects women easily than that of men?
A. Heart attack
B. Hepatitis
C. Joint arthritis
D. Arthritis
Correct : A. Heart attack
56. Pituitary gland is located in —
A. brain
B. kidney
C. liver
D. intestine
Correct : A. brain
57. Where is the Botanical Survey of India headquartered?
A. Lucknow
B. Darjeeling
C. Kolkata
D. Oottaccamund
Correct : C. Kolkata
58. Who amongst the following was awarded Nobel Prize for path breaking contributions to develop treatment agaThst Parkinson's disease?
A. Arvid Carlsson
B. Walter Kohn
C. Robert B. Laughlin
D. Fend Murad
Correct : A. Arvid Carlsson
59. What is the chromosome number in a human ovum?
A. 24
B. 46
C. 48
D. None of these
Correct : B. 46
60. The metal present in insulin is -
A. Copper
B. Iron
C. Zine
D. Magnesium
Correct : C. Zine
61. Pregnant women usually become deficient in -
A. Sodium and Calcium
B. Iron and Sodium
C. Calcium and Iron
D. Magnesium and Iron
Correct : C. Calcium and Iron
62. Which components of light are absorbed by chlorophyll?
A. Violet and red
B. Indigo and orange
C. Blue and red
D. Violet and yellow
Correct : A. Violet and red
63. Photosynthesis takes place inside plant cells in .
A. Ribosomes
B. Chloroplasts
C. Nucleus
D. Mitochondria
Correct : B. Chloroplasts
64. Which among the following is used in the treatment of tubeculosis?
A. Penicillin
B. Aspirin
C. Paracetamol
D. Dettol
Correct : A. Penicillin
65. Which part of human body is first highly affected by nuclear radition’?
A. Eyes
B. Lungs
C. Skin
D. Bone Marrow
Correct : C. Skin
66. Small pox is a deadly and highly contagious:
A. Bacterial Disease
B. Viral disease
C. Fungal disease
D. Vitamin deficiency disease
Correct : B. Viral disease
67. The enzymes sucrose acts on –
A. sucrose only
B. sucrose and starch
C. all disaccharides
D. any organic monomer
Correct : A. sucrose only
68. Which one of the following causes the Chikungunia disease?
A. Bacteria
B. Helminthic worm
C. Protozoan
D. Virus
Correct : D. Virus
69. Which of the following brings back deoxygenated blood from different parts of human body to heart?
A. Veins
B. Arteries
C. Nerves
D. Lungs
Correct : A. Veins
70. Which drug is used for Pain Relief?
A. Risedronate
B. Tramadol
C. Folic Acid
D. Bupropion
Correct : B. Tramadol
71. The National tree of India –
A. The coconut
B. The sandalwood
C. The banyan
D. the neem
Correct : C. The banyan
72. Cell or tissue death within a living body is called as -
A. Neutrophilia
B. Neplarosis
C. Necrosis
D. Neoplasia
Correct : C. Necrosis
73. Insufficient blood supply in human body is referred as –
A. Ischemia
B. Hyperemia
C. Hemostasia
D. Hemorrhage
Correct : A. Ischemia
74. The only snake that builds a nest is:
A. Chain viper
B. King Cobra
C. Coconut
D. Potato
Correct : B. King Cobra
75. Humerus bone is situated in
A. Thigh
B. Upper arm
C. Knee
D. Fore arm
Correct : A. Thigh
76. The pH of human blood is -
A. 7.2
B. 7.8
C. 6.6
D. 7.4
Correct : D. 7.4
77. Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A. Thyroid
B. Parathyroid
C. Adrenal
D. Pituitary
Correct : A. Thyroid
78. Insulin is a kind of .
A. hormone
B. protein
C. enzyme
D. vitamin
Correct : A. hormone
79. The charcoal used to decolorize raw sugar is
A. Animal charcoal
B. Sugar charcoal
C. Cocoanut charcoal
D. Wood charcoal
Correct : D. Wood charcoal
80. The element which is rich in most leafy vegetables is
A. Phosphorous
B. Zinc
C. Iron
D. Calcium
Correct : C. Iron
81. Polio is caused by -
A. Bacterium
B. Fungus
C. Virus
D. Insect
Correct : C. Virus
82. The functions of pacemaker is -
A. Regulation of urine formation
B. Regulation of digestion
C. Initiation of heart beat
D. Initiation of respiration
Correct : C. Initiation of heart beat
83. The best method of disposal of garbage is -
A. Vermiculture
B. Incineration
C. Land filling
D. Burning
Correct : C. Land filling
84. Transpiration is mainly effective during .
A. Day
B. Early evening
C. Just after sunset
D. Night
Correct : D. Night
85. The smallest flowering plant is -
A. Wolffia
B. Lemma
C. Azolla
D. Ficus
Correct : A. Wolffia
86. Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?
A. Elephant
B. Whale
C. Dinosaur
D. Rhinoceros
Correct : B. Whale
87. Which part becomes modified as the tusk of elephant?
A. Canine
B. Premolar
C. Second incisor
D. Molar
Correct : C. Second incisor
88. One of these vitamins is called erythrocyte maturation factor -
A. A
B. C
C. K
D. B-12
Correct : D. B-12
89. Which among the following is not a connective tissue?
A. Blood
B. Bone
C. Skin
D. Cartilage
Correct : C. Skin
90. Deep fried food materials are carcinogenic because they are rich in -
A. Fats
B. Hydrocarbons
C. Cooking oil
D. Nicotine
Correct : B. Hydrocarbons
91. The toxicity of which of the following heavy metals leads to liver cirrbosis?
A. Copper
B. Lead
C. Mercury
D. Zinc
Correct : A. Copper
92. What is the name of vessel that delivers the nutrient rich blood from the stomach and small intestine to the liver?
A. left hepatic artery
B. Hepatic vein
C. Right hepatic artery
D. Hepatic portal vein
Correct : D. Hepatic portal vein
93. 'Ringworm' is a disease caused by -
A. Fungi
B. Bacteria
C. Virus
D. Flies
Correct : A. Fungi
94. Which one of the following diseases is caused by virus?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Typhoid
C. Influenza
D. Diphtheria
Correct : C. Influenza
95. In which of the following groups, animals bear no teeth?
A. Peacock, Ostrich, Tortoise
B. Owl, Loris, Crow
C. Alligator, Turtle Tortoise
D. Turtle, Kiwi, Cow
Correct : A. Peacock, Ostrich, Tortoise
96. Red rot is a disease caused to which of the following plant?
A. Paddy
B. Sugarcane
C. Mustard
D. Wheat
Correct : B. Sugarcane
97. Enzymes are absent in –
A. fungi
B. bacteria
C. viruses
D. algae
Correct : C. viruses
98. Olive Ridley is a famous -
A. cricketer
B. turtle species
C. grass type vegetation
D. Another name for olive tree
Correct : B. turtle species
99. The standard audible capacity of a healthy human being as per World Health Organi-sation is in the range of -
A. 45-50 decibels
B. 200-250 decibels
C. 5-10 decibels
D. 2000-2500 decibels
Correct : C. 5-10 decibels
100. The largest cell in the human body is :
A. Nerve cell
B. Muscle cell
C. Liver cell
D. Kidney cell
Correct : A. Nerve cell