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Biology (GK) | Set 4
1. The causative organism of dengue fever is
A. Fungus
B. Bacteria
C. Protozoa
D. Virus
Correct : D. Virus
2. Which of the following is considered to be the best cholesterol?
A. VLDL
B. LDL
C. HDL
D. Triglycerids
Correct : C. HDL
3. Bleeding of gums and loosening of teeth is caused due to deficiency of-
A. VitaminA
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Correct : C. Vitamin C
4. During photosynthesis in plants, the gas evolved is -
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
Correct : C. Oxygen
5. The science dealing with the study of teeth is -
A. Odontology
B. Ornithology
C. Phenology
D. Cosmology
Correct : A. Odontology
6. The enzyme in whose presence glucose and fructose are converted into alcohol is -
A. Diastase
B. Maltase
C. Invertase
D. Zymase
Correct : D. Zymase
7. Which one of the following is the tallest bird’?
A. Peacock
B. Penguin
C. Ostrich
D. Emu
Correct : C. Ostrich
8. Anaemia occurs due to the deficiency of
A. riboflavin
B. thiamine
C. folic acid
D. niacin
Correct : C. folic acid
9. Which of the following diseases usually spreads through air?
A. Plague
B. 'Typhoid
C. Tuberculosis
D. Cholera
Correct : C. Tuberculosis
10. Cereals are a rich source of -
A. Starch
B. Glucose
C. Fructose
D. Maltose
Correct : A. Starch
11. The vitamin most readily destroyed by heat is –
A. Riboflavin
B. Ascorbic acid
C. Tocopherol
D. Thiamine
Correct : B. Ascorbic acid
12. The process of producing energy in plants is known as –
A. Absorption
B. Reduction
C. Photosynthesis
D. Transpiration
Correct : C. Photosynthesis
13. Which part of the brain is responsible for triggering actions like thinking, intelligence, memory and ability to learn?
A. Diencephalon
B. Hypothalamus
C. Cerebrum
D. Control
Correct : C. Cerebrum
14. The poison of honey bee is :
A. Acidic
B. Alkaline
C. Saltish
D. Protein
Correct : A. Acidic
15. Birds which swim in water have -
A. webbed feet
B. broad wings
C. long beaks
D. toes with claws
Correct : A. webbed feet
16. Liver-oil of fish is rich in -
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
Correct : A. Vitamin A
17. Which of the following does not provide any energy?
A. Fats
B. Proteins
C. Vitamins
D. Carbohydrates
Correct : C. Vitamins
18. Dialysis is used to perform the function of —
A. Lungs
B. Heart
C. Liver
D. Kidneys
Correct : D. Kidneys
19. Presticides are used to destroy –
A. micro-organisms
B. poisonous substances in soil
C. poisonous plants
D. insects
Correct : D. insects
20. The tallest and thickest type of grass is
A. Alfalfa
B. Fodder
C. Bamboo
D. Lichens
Correct : C. Bamboo
21. The process of preventing the birds from flying is called –
A. brailing
B. debeaking
C. dubbing
D. pecking
Correct : A. brailing
22. Largest gland in human body is .
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Pituitary
D. Thyroid
Correct : A. Liver
23. Saliva helps in the digestion of -
A. Fats
B. Starch
C. Proteins
D. Vitamins
Correct : B. Starch
24. Which one of the following is not a vaccine?
A. 13CG
B. Anti-rabies
C. Polio vaccine
D. Progesterone
Correct : D. Progesterone
25. The disease that is caused by virus is -
A. Typhoid
B. Cholera
C. Common Cold
D. Tetanus
Correct : C. Common Cold
26. Small Pox is caused by -
A. Rubeola Virus
B. Variola Virus
C. Varicella
D. Myxovirus
Correct : B. Variola Virus
27. Respiration process requires –
A. heat
B. water
C. oxygen
D. sunlight
Correct : C. oxygen
28. AIDS is a/an -
A. bacterial disease
B. viral disease
C. fungal disease
D. algal disease
Correct : B. viral disease
29. Amoebic dysentery is caused by -
A. Entameeba histolytica
B. Salmonella typhi
C. E. coil
D. Streptococcus pyogenes
Correct : A. Entameeba histolytica
30. If the blood group of one parent is AB and that of the other 0, the possible blood group of their child would be -
A. A or B
B. A or B or O
C. A or AB or O
D. A or B or AB or O
Correct : A. A or B
31. How many bones are there in the human body?
A. 187
B. 287
C. 206
D. 306
Correct : C. 206
32. Which one of the following animals is called farmer's friend -
A. Ant
B. Earthworm
C. Bee
D. Butterfly
Correct : B. Earthworm
33. The term ‘gene’ was coined by -
A. T. H. Morgan
B. W. L. Johanssen
C. G. Mendel
D. De Vries
Correct : B. W. L. Johanssen
34. The study of visceral organs is -
A. Angiology
B. Arthrology
C. Anthrology
D. Splanchnology
Correct : D. Splanchnology
35. The branch of biology dealing with the study of cells is known as -
A. Cytology
B. Histology
C. Psychology
D. Physiology
Correct : A. Cytology
36. The blood cholesterol level in 100ml of blood in a normal person varies between
A. 150 and 200 mg
B. 120 and 200 mg
C. 100 and 180 mg
D. 80 and 160 mg
Correct : A. 150 and 200 mg
37. Thalassemia is a hereditary disease. It affects -
A. Blood
B. Spleen
C. Lungs
D. Heart
Correct : A. Blood
38. Which of the following represents a foodchain involving a producer, a vegetarian and a non vegetarian?
A. Grass — Insect — Elephant
B. Plant — Rabbit — Tiger
C. Fish - Insect - Whale
D. Tiger —- Rabbit - Owl
Correct : B. Plant — Rabbit — Tiger
39. Which of the following is a large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart?
A. Vein
B. Artery
C. Capillary
D. Nerve
Correct : B. Artery
40. Nitrogen fixing bacteria found in the root nodules of leguminous plant is:-
A. Saprophytic
B. Parasitic
C. Symbiotic
D. Autotrophic
Correct : C. Symbiotic
41. The total number of vertebrae in a human being is -
A. 26
B. 30
C. 29
D. 33
Correct : D. 33
42. On the average, what percent age of human body has the element of oxygen?
A. 65
B. 25
C. 10
D. 5
Correct : A. 65
43. The is responsible for precision of voluntary actions and for maintaining the posture and balance of the body.
A. Mid-brain
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebrum
D. Spinal cord
Correct : B. Cerebellum
44. The age of trees is determined by its
A. girth
B. height
C. growth rings
D. general appearance
Correct : C. growth rings
45. Yeast, used in making bread is a –
A. fungus
B. Plant
C. bacteria
D. seed
Correct : A. fungus
46. Kidney disease in man is caused by the pollutant -
A. Cadmium
B. Iron
C. Cobalt
D. Carbon
Correct : A. Cadmium
47. Fruits of this plant are found underground -
A. Potato
B. Carrot
C. Groundnut
D. Onion
Correct : C. Groundnut
48. A rare and endangered animal in Silent Valley is -
A. Musk deer
B. Tiger
C. Lion-tailed macaque
D. Rhinosores
Correct : C. Lion-tailed macaque
49. The main cause of rancidity in of fats and foods is the oils -
A. hydrolysis
B. oxidation
C. clarification
D. reduction
Correct : B. oxidation
50. The part of the brain responsible for maintain balance like walking in a straight line or riding a bicycle is called –
A. Medulla
B. Pons
C. Pituitary Gland
D. Cerebellum
Correct : D. Cerebellum
51. The hybrid between horse and donkey is called -
A. Pony
B. Colt
C. Mule
D. Zebra
Correct : C. Mule
52. Which of the following is not a member of the vitamin B complex?
A. Thiamine
B. Riboflavin
C. Folic acid
D. Ascorbic acid
Correct : D. Ascorbic acid
53. Cystitis is the infection of which of the following?
A. liver
B. urinary bladder
C. pancreas
D. lung
Correct : B. urinary bladder
54. Which of the following makes the skin layer impervious to water?
A. Collagen
B. Melanin
C. Keratin
D. Chitin
Correct : C. Keratin
55. 'ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A. Polio virus
B. AIDS antibodies
C. Tuberculosis bacterium
D. Cancer
Correct : C. Tuberculosis bacterium
56. The body temperature is regulated by
A. Pituitory gland
B. Hypothalamus
C. Pineal gland
D. Thyroid gland
Correct : B. Hypothalamus
57. The study of extinct animals is called -
A. Herpetology
B. Ornithology
C. Geology
D. Palaeontology
Correct : D. Palaeontology
58. The medical term used for the sleeplessness is -
A. Somnambulism
B. Insomnia
C. Hallucination
D. Nyctinuria
Correct : B. Insomnia
59. Which one of the following creatures has maximum number of ribs?
A. Crocodile oo
B. Snake
C. Ray fish
D. Flying mammal
Correct : B. Snake
60. Which one of the following is most important for the growth of children up to the age of 14?
A. Protein
B. Vitamin
C. Fat
D. Milk
Correct : A. Protein
61. Sweat glands in mammals are primarily concerned with -
A. removal of excess salts
B. excretion of nitrogenous wastes
C. therrnoregulation
D. sex-attraction
Correct : C. therrnoregulation
62. DNA test was developed by –
A. Dr. Alec Jeffreys
B. Dr. V.K. Kashyap
C. Watson and Crick
D. Gregor Mendel
Correct : C. Watson and Crick
63. An ECG shows the functioning of the
A. brain
B. heart
C. lungs
D. kidneys
Correct : B. heart
64. A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A. Vitamin B12
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin B2
D. Vitamin A
Correct : A. Vitamin B12
65. Plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells is made up of -
A. Phospholipid
B. Lipoprotein
C. Phospholipo-protein
D. Phospho-protein
Correct : A. Phospholipid
66. The locomotory organ of 'Amoeba' is
A. Pseudopodia
B. Parapodia
C. Flagella
D. Cilia
Correct : A. Pseudopodia
67. The number of chromosomes present in normal human being are -
A. 23
B. 46
C. 22
D. 48
Correct : B. 46
68. The longest bone in the human body is
A. Ulna
B. Humerus
C. Femur
D. Tibia
Correct : C. Femur
69. Which of the following is the smallest bird?
A. Pigeon
B. Parrot
C. Humming bird
D. House sparrow
Correct : C. Humming bird
70. The edible part of Cabbage is -
A. fruit
B. condensed flower
C. vegetative bud
D. inflorescence
Correct : C. vegetative bud
71. Which enzyme converts proteins?
A. Pepsin
B. Trypsin
C. Erepsin
D. Enterokinase
Correct : B. Trypsin
72. The deficiency of iron in man result in
A. Anaemia
B. Night, blindness
C. Scurvy
D. Rickets
Correct : A. Anaemia
73. Protein which renders a cell less susceptible to attack by viruses is called -
A. Actomyosin
B. Chloromycetin
C. Hybridoma
D. Inferon
Correct : D. Inferon
74. Goitre is caused by the deficiency of -
A. Iodine
B. Chlorine
C. Sodium
D. Calcium
Correct : A. Iodine
75. Which of the following types of light are strongly absorbed by plants?
A. Violet and orange
B. Blue and red
C. Indigo and yellow
D. Yellow and violet
Correct : B. Blue and red
76. Which acid is present in lemon –
A. malic acid
B. citric acid
C. lactic acid
D. tartaric acid
Correct : B. citric acid
77. Iodoform is used as an :
A. antipyretic
B. analgesic
C. antiseptic
D. anaesthetic
Correct : C. antiseptic
78. An instrument for measuring blood pressure is called -
A. Barometer
B. Spirometer
C. Sphygmomanometer
D. Haemocytometer
Correct : C. Sphygmomanometer
79. The term 'Rh factor' refers to -
A. Rhesus factor
B. Rheumatoid factor
C. Renal factor
D. Rhombic factor
Correct : A. Rhesus factor
80. Which one of the following is also called the 'power plants' of the cell?
A. Golgi body
B. Mitochondrion
C. Ribosome
D. Lysosome
Correct : B. Mitochondrion
81. What is the chemical name ofvinegar?
A. Citric acid
B. Acetic acid
C. Pyruvic acid
D. Mahe acid
Correct : B. Acetic acid
82. pH of blood is –
A. 10.4
B. 9
C. 7.4
D. 4
Correct : C. 7.4
83. Smaller roots coming out of main root is called as .
A. Tap root
B. Lateral root
C. Fibrous root
D. Ring root
Correct : B. Lateral root
84. The vitamin that helps to prevent infections in the human body is -
A. vitamin A
B. vitamin B
C. vitamin C
D. vitamin D
Correct : C. vitamin C
85. The normal RBC count in adult male is
A. 5.5 million
B. 5.0 million
C. 4.5 million
D. 4.0 million
Correct : B. 5.0 million
86. Study of newly born up to the age of 3 months is called -
A. Chorology
B. Conchology
C. Nematology
D. Neonatology
Correct : D. Neonatology
87. Which one of the following does not secrete any digestive enzyme?
A. Liver
B. Salivary gland
C. Glands of small intestine
D. Pancreas
Correct : A. Liver
88. The causative agent of Tuberculosis is
A. Mycobacterium
B. Aspergillus
C. Rhabdovirus
D. HIV.
Correct : A. Mycobacterium
89. The enzyme that is present in the saliva of man is -
A. Pepsin
B. Renin
C. Amylase
D. Trypsin
Correct : C. Amylase
90. The seeds of certain plants fail to germinate if they do not pass through the digestive tract of fruit-eating birds. This is due to -
A. hibernation
B. seed coat impermeability
C. infertility
D. vegetative reproduction
Correct : B. seed coat impermeability
91. Animals having open circulatory system POSSESSES –
A. coelenteron
B. spongocoel
C. pseudocoel
D. haemocoel
Correct : D. haemocoel
92. Which of the following weeds has been found useful to check water pollution caused by industrial affluents?
A. Parthenium
B. Elephant grass
C. Water hyacinth
D. Both (1) and (2) above
Correct : C. Water hyacinth
93. Which of the following is correlated with blood pressure?
A. Liver
B. Testis
C. Pancreas
D. Adrenal
Correct : D. Adrenal
94. Blood cancer is otherwise called as -
A. Anaemia
B. Polycythemia
C. Leucopenia
D. Leukaemia
Correct : D. Leukaemia
95. Which one of the following glands in the human body stores iodine?
A. Parathyroid
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Adrenal
Correct : B. Thyroid
96. Which one of the following is related to Silviculture?
A. Culture of Hilsa
B. Culture of silver carp
C. Culture of oil-producing plants
D. Forest crops
Correct : D. Forest crops
97. Which of the following is the sweetest sugar?
A. Sucrose
B. Glucose
C. Fructose
D. Maltose
Correct : C. Fructose
98. The H5N1 virus which causes bird flu was first discovered in -
A. 1991
B. 1995
C. 1997
D. 2001
Correct : C. 1997
99. Denaturation of a protein is caused by –
A. Heat
B. Acid
C. High salt concentration
D. All of the above
Correct : D. All of the above
100. Which of the following hormone is called emergency hormone?
A. Insulin
B. Adrenaline
C. Oestrogen
D. Oxytocin
Correct : B. Adrenaline