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01 The theory of relativity was propounded by Albert Einstein
02 The principal metal used in manufacturing steel is Iron
03 An alimeter is used for measuring Altitude
04 Oology is the study of Birds eggs
05 Radioactivity was discovered by Henry Bacquerel
06 The metal used in storage batteries is Lead
The instrument used to measure the relative
07 Hygrometer
humidity of air is
08 Barometer was invented by Torricelli
09 The unit of power is Watt
10 Radium was discovered by Marie and Pierrie Curie
11 The existence of isotopes was discovered by Frederick Soddy
12 Dynamo was invented by Michael Faraday
13 The nuclear reactor was invented by Enrico Ferni
14 The law of gravitation was propounded by Sir Isaac Newton
15 Crescograph was invented by J.C.Bose
16 Crescograph is used to measure the Rate of growth of a plant
17 Galileo’s first scientific discovery was Pendulum
18 Microscope was invented by Aaton Van Leewen Hock
The scientist who is known as father of modern
19 Aristotle
biology is
20 The first person to see a cell under microscope was Robert Hooke
21 The smallest flowering plant is Worffia
22 The four blood groups were discovered by Karl Landsteiner
23 Sodium was discovered by Sir Humphry Davy
24 The atomic number of oxygen is Eight
25 The basic building blocks of proteins are Amino acids
26 The botanical name of the cotton plant is Gossipium Hirsutum
27 An Electroscope is used to Detect charges on a body
28 The unit of loudness is Phon
29 An ammeter is used to measure Electric current
30 Plant that eat insects are called Insectivorous plants
31 Fruits that are formed without fertilization are called Parthenocarpic
Plants that flower only once in their lifetime are
32 Mono carpic
called
33 The botanical name for rice is Oryza Sativa
34 Penicillin is obtained from Mould
35 The largest tree in the world is Seguoia Gigantica
36 Herpetology is the study of Reptiles
37 Entomology is the study of Insects
38 Ornithology is the study of Birds
39 Ichtyology is the study of Fishes
40 Osteology is the study of Bones
41 The botanical name for brinjal is Solanum melongenal
42 The botanical name for onion is Allium Cepa
43 The study of sound is called Acoustics
44 The study of heavenly bodies is called Astronomy
45 The study of tissues is called Histology
46 Electric Lamp was invented by Thomas alva Edison
47 The fear of crowd is called Ochlophobia
48 The fear of books is called Bibliophobia
49 The fear of going to bed is called Clinophobia
50 The symbol of gold is Au
51 The symbol of sodium is Na
52 The symbol of Sr stands for Strontium
53 The symbol Rb stands for Rubidium
54 The symbol Md stands for Mendelevium
55 Calcium sulphate is commonly called Plaster of Paris
56 Sodium carbonate is commonly called Washing Soda
57 Sodium chloride is commonly known as Common Salt
58 The chemical name of Chloroform is Trichloromethane
59 The chemical name of baking powder is Sodium bicarbonate
60 The chemical name of bleaching powder is Calcium hypochlorite
61 The formula HCL stands for Hydrochloric Acid
62 The formula H2SO4 stands for Sulphuric Acid
63 The formula CHCI3 stands for Trichloromethane
64 The formula H2O2 stands for Hydrogen peroxide
65 A fungus which can only survive on other living Obligate Parasite
organisms is called
66 A plant which lives in the dark is called Scotophyte
67 A plant adapted to live in dry places is called a Xerophyte
68 A plant adapted for growth in water is called a Hydrophyte
69 Bifocal lens was invented by Benjamin Franklin
70 Cement was invented by Joseph Aspdin
71 Laser was invented by Dr.Charles H.Townes
72 Electromagnet was invented by William Sturgeon
73 Rayon was invented by Sir Joseph Swann
74 Thermostat is an instrument used for regulating Constant temperature
The science of organic forms and structures is
75 Morphology
known as
76 Phycology is the study of Algae
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research was
77 1945
established in
Council of Scientific and
78 CSIR stands for
Industrial Research
Indian Space Research
79 ISRO stands for
Organisation
80 The first human being to land on moon was Neil Armstrong
81 The first Indian in space was Rakesh Sharma
82 ISAC stands for ISRO Satellite Centre
83 VSSC stands for Vikram Sarabhai space Centre
84 The headquarters of ISRO is located at Bangalore
85 VSSC is located at Thiruvananthapuram
86 ISAC is located at Bangalore
87 National Science Centre is located at New Delhi
88 Central Tobacco Research Institute is located at Rajahmundry
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located
89 Bangalore
at
90 The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in August 1948
91 The first Indian Satellite was Aryabhatta
92 The first Indian Satellite was launched in the year 1975
Augmented Satellite Launch
93 ASLV stands for
Vehicle
94 INSAT stands for Indian National Satellite
95 The fear of women is known as Gynophobia
96 The fear of men is known as Androphobia
The scientist who developed the Quantum theory
97 Max Plonck
was
98 The steam engine was invented by James Watt
99 The botanical name of tea is Camellia Sinensis
100 Logarithms were devised by John Napier
101 The acid used in a car battery is Sulphuric acid
The system for writing by blind people was invented
102 Louis Braille
by
103 The parachute was used for the first time by J.P.Blanchard
The German physicit who first demonstrated the
104 Henrich Hertz
existence of Radio waves was
The instrument that records the intensity of
105 Seismograph
earthquakes is
106 The laws of floating bodies was discovered by Archimedes
107 The density of milk is measured by a Lactometer
108 Fountain pen was invented by L.E.Waterman
The instrument used to measure the pressure of
109 Monometer
gases is the
110 Bhaskara I was a famous Astronomer
The first atomic power station established in India
111 Tarapore Atomic Power Station
was the
112 The role of heredity was demonstrated by Mendel
The instrument used to measure the concentration of
113 Salinometer
salt water is the
114 Spectroscopy is the study of Anders John Angstrom
115 Dactylography is the study of Finger Prints
116 A tangent galvanometer is used to study the Strength of direct current
117 The fruit of Oak is called Acron
Zero Energy Thermonuclear
118 ZETA stands for
Assembly
119 The formula C6H5OH stands for Phenol
Michael Faraday worked as an assistant under
120 Sir Humphry Davy
another scientist whose name was
121 Vulcanised rubber was invented by Charles Goodyear
122 The symbol Zn stands for Zinc
123 The symbol He stands for Helium
124 Celluloid was invented by A.Parker
125 Glider was invented by Sir George Caley
126 Safety matches was invented by J.E.Lundstrom
127 Radio valve was invented by Sir J.A.Fleming
128 Space Applications Centre is located at Ahmedabad
129 Atomic Energy Commission is located at Mumbai
130 Dynamics is the study of Movements of bodies
131 Statics is the study of Forces acting on bodies at rest
132 Mechanics is the study of Forces acting on bodies
133 Zoology is the study of Animal life
134 Botany is the study of Plant life
135 Psychology is the study of Human mind
136 The first American to orbit earth was John H.Glen
137 The electro-cardiograph was invented by William Einthoven
138 The molecular formula of cane sugar is C12H22O11
A compound which contains only hydrogen and
139 Hydrocarbon
Carbon is called a
The liquid used to preserve specimens of plans and
140 Formalin
animals is
141 The law of segregaton was propounded by Mendel
142 Auriscope is used to detect Ear disorders
143 The three states of matter are Solid,liquid and gas
144 The scientific name for blood platelets is Thrombocytes
145 The response of a plant to heat is called Thermotropism
146 The response of a plant to touch is called Trigmotropism
147 The symbol Zr stands for Zirconium
148 Nickel was discovered by Cronstledt
149 Manganese was discovered by Gahn
150 The common name for pottasium carbonate is Potash
151 Bismuth was discovered by Valentine
152 The biggest plant seed is Cocodemer
153 Toxicology is the study of Poisons
154 Virology is the study of Viruses
155 Paleontology is the study of Fossils
156 Calorimeter is used to measure Quantity of heat
157 Chronometer was invented by John Harrison
158 Stethoscope was invented by William Stockes
159 Spinning frame was invented by Sir Richard Arkwright
160 Al stands for Aluminium
161 Gd stands for Gadolinium
162 Ir stands for Iridium
163 Bi stands for Bismuth
164 The Chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate is NaHCO3
165 The chemical formula of common salt is Nacl
166 The chemical formula of washing soda is Na2CO3,IOH2O
167 The chemical formula of lime soda is CaCO3
168 The chemical formula of chloroform is CHcl3
169 The study of grasses is known as Agrostology
170 The study of antiquities is known as Archaeology
171 The study of the duration of life is known as Chronobiology
172 The study of bacteria is known as Bacteriology
173 Nylon was invented by Dr.Wallace H.Carothers
174 Electric razor was invented by Jacob Schick
175 The symbol of silver is Ag
176 The symbol of silicon is Si
177 The symbol of titanium is Ti
178 Calcium oxide is commonly known as Quick lime
A deviation of light passing from one medium to
179 Refraction
another is known as
An apparatus for generation of atomic energy is
180 Reactor
called a
A machine used for converting mechanical energy
181 Generator
into electrical energy is called a
182 The first Indian woman in space was Kalpana Chawla
183 The revolver was invented by Samuel Colt
184 The refrigerator was invented by J.Perkins
BIOLOGY QUESTIONS
1. Stem is modified into cladode :
(A) Casuarina
(B) Asparagus
(C) Opuntia
(D) Euphorbia
3. A simple one seeded fruit in which pericarp is fused with seed coat is :
(A) Achene
(B) Caryopsis
(C) Cypsela
(D) Nut
4. The portion of DNA which contains information for an entire polypeptide is called :
(A) Cistron
(B) Muton
(C) Recon
(D) Operon
7. The entry of pollen tube into the ovule through micropyle is called :
(A) Porogamy
(B) Mesogamy
(C) Anisogamy
(D) Chalazogamy
16. The first compound that accepts CO2 during dark phase is :
(A) NADP
(B) Ferrodoxin
(C) RUBP
(D) Cytochrome
21. The pyruvic acid formed during glycolysis is oxidized to CO2 and H2O in a cycle called :
(A) Calvin cycle
(B) Nitrogen cycle
(C) Hill reaction
(D) Krebs cycle
24. Identify the plant belonging to the Reed-Swamp stage in hydrarch succession :
(A) Juncus
(B) Sagittaria
(C) Salix
(D) Trapa
25. A gas produced by paddy fields and connected with global warming is :
(A) CO2
(B) Chlorine
(C) H2S
(D) Methane
26. If the strong partner is benefited and the weak partner is damaged, it is known as :
(A) Predation
(B) Allelopathy
(C) Symbiosis
(D) Commensalism
27. Acid rain is mainly caused due to increase in the levels of the gas(es) :
(A) SO2 only
(B) CO2 only
(C) SO2, CO2
(D) NO2 and SO2
33. Which one of the following is the first National Park in India ?
(A) Kanha National Park
(B) Periyar National Park
(C) Corbett National Park
(D) Bandipur National Park
37. This substance is present in the cell walls of Gram Positive bacteria only :
(A) Peptidoglycan
(B) Lipopolysaccharides
(C) Teichoic acids
(D) None of these
48. Which hormone level reaches peak during luteal phase of menstrual cycle ?
(A) Luteinizing hormone
(B) Progesterone
(C) Follicle stimulating hormone
(D) Estrogen
54. In a dihybrid cross between RRYY and rryy parents, the number of RrYy genotypes in F2
generation will be :
(A) 4
(B) 3
(C) 2
(D) 1
57. Copying genetic information from one strand of DNA into RNA is :
(A) Translation
(B) Transcription
(C) Transformation
(D) Transduction
69. In the association between two organisms, if one organism is benefited and the other is not
benefited, this relationship is known as :
(A) Symbiotism
(B) Mutualism
(C) Commensalism
(D) Parasitism
16. A person of which of the following blood groups is called a universal donor?
A. O
B. AB
C. A
D. B
17. Which gland in the human body is called the master gland?
A. Pancreas
B. Thyroid
C. Pituitary
D. Spleen
20. Which of the following vitamins promote healthy functioning of eyes in human
beings?
A. Vitamin B
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin D
Column I Column II
A. Beriberi 1. Vitamin A
B. Scurvy 2. Vitamin B
C. Rickets 3. Vitamin C
D. Night Blindness 4. Vitamin D
ABCD
(a) 3 2 1 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 3 1 4
Column I Column II
A. Cataract 1. Bones
B. Jaundice 2. Eyes
C. Diabetes 3. Liver
D. Arthritis 4. Pancreas
ABCD
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 1 3 4 2
(d) 3 2 4 1
Column I Column II
A. Air-borne 1. Tetanus
B. Water-borne 2. Tuberculosis
C. Contact 3. Cholera
D. Wound 4. Syphilis
ABCD
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 3 2 4 1
(d) 4 3 2 1
Answers
1. b 2. d 3. a 4. b 5. c
6. a 7. c 8. c 9. b 10. b
11. c 12. a 13. a 14. b 15. c
16. a 17. c 18. d 19. a 20. c
21. b 22. b 23. c 24. a 25. b
26. b 27. b 28. b 29. b 30. c
31. c 32. b 33. b 34. b 35. a
36. d 37. b 38. b 39. b 40. a
41. d 42. c 43. d 44. b 45. a
46. b 47. d 48. c 49. b 50. c
7. Girdling leaf traces are the characteristic feature of the stem of—
(A) Cycas
(B) Pinus
(C) Ephedra
(D) Gnetum
Ans : (A)
8. Pinus is a—
(A) Tree
(B) Shrub
(C) Herb
(D) None of these
Ans : (A)
15. Which alga was used by Calvin and his co-workers in their experiments of photosynthesis ?
(A) Chlamydomonas
(B) Chlorella
(C) Chara
(D) Volvox
Ans : (B)
17. The first transgenic plant used for commercial production was—
(A) Cotton
(B) Tomato
(C) Tobacco
(D) Rice
Ans : (B)
18. Rare hybrid plants can be saved by—
(A) Pollen culture
(B) Embryo culture
(C) Protoplast culture
(D) None of these
Ans : (C)
24. During the seismonastic movement in Mimosa pudica turgor changes occur in—
(A) Leaflets
(B) Stipules
(C) Pulvinus leaf base
(D) Petiole and stem
Ans : (C)
25. Evergeen trees remain green through the year on account of—
(A) Cold climate
(B) Absence of leaf fall
(C) Leaves falling in small number interval
(D) Supply of moisture throughout year
Ans : (C)
34. Termites digest wood with the help of an enzyme secreted by the—
(A) Salivary glands
(B) Cells in the midgut
(C) Symbiotic protozoa
(D) Bacteria and fungi outside the body
Ans : (C)
38. Leech obtains continuous blood flow from its victim by pouring in it—
(A) Heparin
(B) Hirudin
(C) Insulin
(D) Pepsin
Ans : (B)
41. The exclusively sedentary protochordate animals are found in the class—
(A) Pterobranchia
(B) Larvacea
(C) Ascidiacea
(D) Thaliacea
Ans : (A)
45. Which of the following secretions associated with digestion does not have enzymes ?
(A) Bile
(B) Gastric juice
(C) Saliva
(D) Pancreatic juice
Ans : (A)
52. In the mammals, cleavage result formation of solid mass of cells known—
(A) Blastula
(B) Gastrula
(C) Morula
(D) Neurula
Ans : (C)
56. The first phylum of animal kingdom exhibiting bilateral symmetry is—
(A) Arthropoda
(B) Annelida
(C) Mollusca
(D) Platyhelminthes
Ans : (D)
65. How many ATP molecules are produced, as a net gain, during the complete breakdown of glucose
?
(A) 36
(B) 28
(C) 12
(D) 18
Ans : (A)
72. The branch that deals with the plants studies in the geological past is called—
(A) Pteridology
(B) Palaeobotany
(C) Neurology
(D) Archaeology
Ans : (B)
77. Marsilea is a—
(A) Homosporic pteridophyte
(B) Heterosporic pteridophyte
(C) Non-sporic pteridophyte
(D) Seeded pteridophyte
Ans : (B)
99. Which one of the following is the link between Annelida and Mollusca ?
(A) Archaeopteryx
(B) Peripatus
(C) Neopilina
(D) Coelacanth
Ans : (C)
100. The heartbeat is regulated by—
(A) Pacemaker
(B) Vagus nerve
(C) Sympathetic nerve
(D) All of these
Ans : (D)
102. The hypothesis of ‘Coupling and Repulsion’ for linkage was formulated by—
(A) Sutton and Boveri
(B) Bateson & Punnet
(C) T.H. Morgan
(D) W. Sutton
Ans : (B)
123. Kidneys are vital organs of the body because they help in—
(A) Regulation of body fluids
(B) Regulation of acid-base balance
(C) Removal of metabolic wastes
(D) All of these functions
Ans : (D)
1. Match column A (Types of fruits) with column B (Examples) then select the correct answer from
the options given below—
Column A
a. Lomentum
b. Samara
c. Achene
d. Amphisacra
Column B
1. Aegle
2. Mirabilis
3. Acacia
4. Acer
abcd
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 3 2 1 4
(D) 3 4 2 1
2. Phototropic and geotropic movements in plants have been traced to be linked with—
(A) Auxin
(B) Gibberellin
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) Specific enzymes
3. The first case of polyembryony was reported in certain orange seeds by—
(A) Brawn
(B) Nawaschin
(C) Maheswari
(D) None of the above
4. When the change from sol into gel is reversible, the colloid is called—
(A) Gelation
(B) Solation
(C) Suspension
(D) Reversible colloid
6. Which of the following types of RNA takes a message from DNA in the nucleus to the
ribosomes in the cytoplasm ?
(A) m-RNA
(B) r-RNA
(C) t-RNA
(D) All of the above
9. The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called—
(A) Percolation
(B) Conduction
(C) Leaching
(D) Transpiration
10. One of the important evolutionary features of alternation of generation from algae to
flowering plants is—
(A) Gradual elaboration of sporophyte
(B) Gradual elaboration of gametophyte
(C) Gradual elaboration of both sporophyte and gametophyte
(D) Elimination of sporophyte
12. Which of the following respiratory substrates has the highest value of respiratory quotient ?
(A) Glucose
(B) Protein
(C) Fats
(D) Malic acid
18. The chief components of Hill’s reaction used in Blackmann’s reactions are—
(A) ATP and ADP
(B) ATP and NADPH2
(C) NADP and ADP
(D) ATP and NADH2
19. The process of the escape of liquid from the tip of uninjured leaf is called—
(A) Transpiration
(B) Osmosis
(C) Guttation
(D) Evaporation
21. Long dark periods of short day plants (SDPs), if interrupted by a brief exposure of red light (660
μ) the flowering is—
(A) Inhibited
(B) Vigorous
(C) Promoted
(D) None of the above
22. Number of chromatids per chromosome complex at metaphase is—
(A) Two in mitosis and one in meiosis
(B) Two in mitosis and four in meiosis
(C) Four in mitosis and two in meiosis
(D) Two in both mitosis and meiosis
26. The number of chromosomes in Pinus pollen grain in 12, the number of chromosomes in the
endosperm of its own is—
(A) 6
(B) 12
(C) 24
(D) 36
27. During protein synthesis in prokaryotes, the initiation of polypeptide chain is induced
by—
(A) Serine
(B) Lysine
(C) Methionine
(D) Leucine
28. In Oxalis, the flowers open in the morning and close during evening because of—
(A) Phototropism
(B) Phototaxis
(C) Photonasty
(D) Nyctinasty
29. Conjoint, collateral, open and endarch vascular bundles are found in—
(A) Dicot root
(B) Dicot stem
(C) Monocot root
(D) Monocot stem
32. The smallest unit of genetic material capable of undergoing mutation is—
(A) Cistron
(B) Muton
(C) Recon
(D) Proton
33. The least number of t RNA molecules for each of the twenty amino acids found in
protein is—
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
35. Epidermal tissue forms the outer protective covering of a herbaceous plant. It is modified in—
(A) Leaves
(B) Stems
(C) Roots
(D) All of the above
38. In a certain dicotyledonous stem the vascular cambium is a meristematic tissue referred to as—
(A) Apical
(B) Lateral
(C) Intercalary
(D) Secondary
39. In the phosphorus cycle, weathering makes phosphate available first to—
(A) Producers
(B) Consumers
(C) Tertiary consumers
(D) Decomposers
41. A recessive pair of alleles at one locus sometimes prevents the expression of a dominant allele at
another locus. This expression is termed as—
(A) Pleiotropy
(B) Polygenic inheritance
(C) Complementary gene
(D) Epistasis
46. The free energy in breaking down of glucose into CO2 and H2O is—
(A) Negative and exergonic
(B) Positive and exergonic
(C) Negative and endergonic
(D) Positive and endergonic
48. If mendel had studied the 7 traits using a plant with 12 chromosomes instead of 14 in what way
would the interpretations have been different ?
(A) He would not have discovered the law of independent assortment
(B) He would have mapped the chromosome
(C) He would have discovered blending o r incomplete dominance
(D) He would have discovered sex linkage
2. Which part of brain allows one side of brain to control opposite side of body ?
(A) Midbrain
(B) Medulla
(C) Cerebellum
(D) Pons
5. Sensory receptor of warmth located principally at the lip of fingers is known as—
(A) Ruffini’s corpuscles
(B) Organ of Zuckerkandl
(C) Organ of Giraldes
(D) Weber’s organ
12. Which of the following law is associated with the fact that anterior spinal nerve roots contain only
motor fibres and posterior roots only sensory fibres ?
(A) Magendie’s law
(B) Bell’s law
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of these
13. In birds—
(A) Left oviduct and right aortic arch are present
(B) Left oviduct and left aortic arch are present
(C) Right oviduct, left ovary and right aortic arch are present
(D) Left oviduct, left ovary and right aortic arch are present
16. The active rolling over of endodermal and mesodermal cells from the embryo surface
into the interior is defined as—
(A) Ingression
(B) Involution
(C) Epiboly
(D) Inversion
19. Which of the following enzyme is secreted by intestinal mucosa that remain closely associated
with the microvilli ?
(A) Peptidase
(B) Disaccharidase
(C) Trypsin
(D) Both (A) and (B)
24. The study of relationships between size and shape is known as—
(A) Allometry
(B) Heterochrony
(C) Isometry
(D) Allochrony
29. The most striking example of point mutation is found in a disorder called—
(A) Thalassemia
(B) Nightblindness
(C) Down’s syndrome
(D) Sickle-cell anaemia
31. Overproduction of which of the following neurotransmitter has been associated with the mental
disorder ‘Schizophrenia’ ?
(A) Acetylcholine
(B) GABA
(C) Dopamine
(D) Serotonin
32. Milk tastes sour when kept in the open for sometime due to for-mation of—
(A) Carbonic acid
(B) Lactic acid
(C) Citric acid
(D) Malic acid
34. A type of hypersensitivity to allergen in which humoral antibodies attach to mast cells and
basophils, may result in circulatory shock, is called—
(A) Orthopnea
(B) Anaphylaxis
(C) Rhinitis
(D) Immunologic surveillance
38. The limited period of sexual receptivity that occurs around the time of ovulation in all
female mammals except humans is called—
(A) Menstruation
(B) Luteinization
(C) Oogenesis
(D) Estrus
39. The rate and force of the heart-beat, and the secretion of digestive glands are controlled by—
(A) Central nervous system
(B) Spinal nerves
(C) Cranial nerves
(D) Autonomic nervous system
48. Concentration of carbonic acid does not increase in blood due to the presence of—
(A) Na+
(B) K+
(C) Ca++
(D) Mg++
3. Which of the following animal has rhabditiform larva in its life cycle ?
(A) Ascaris
(B) Liverfluke
(C) Hydra
(D) Taenia
4. Which of the following Mollusc is cultured in water for producing pearls in India ?
(A) Pinctada
(B) Heliotis
(C) Anodonta
(D) Mytilus
5. Enzymes promote chemical reaction by—
(A) Reducing the activation energies
(B) Causing the release of heat which acts as a primer
(C) Increasing molecular motion
(D) Changing the free energy difference between substrate and product
6. The modification of hind pair of wings into halteres is the characteristic of—
(A) Lepidoptera
(B) Orthoptera
(C) Hemiptera
(D) Diptera
17. The parts of neurons that perform basic cellular functions, such as protein synthesis, are the—
(A) Somas
(B) Axons
(C) Dendrites
(D) Synaptic knobs
19. A hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic secretions to neutralize the acid chyme from
the stomach, is—
(A) Insulin
(B) Secretin
(C) Oxytocin
(D) Glucagon
24. The protein which maintains the muscular storage of oxygen is—
(A) Myosin
(B) Myoglobin
(C) Actomyosin
(D) All the above
26. In a normal person at rest the cardiac output or amount of blood pumped per minute by the left
ventricle is approximately—
(A) 1/2 litre
(B) 1 litre
(C) 2 litres
(D) 5 litres
30. In cladistics—
(A) A clad must contain the common ancestor
(B) Derived characters help construct cladograms
(C) Data for the cladogram is presented
(D) All the above
46. The application of genetic principles for the improvement of mankind is—
(A) Genetic engineering
(B) Biotechnology
(C) Eugenics
(D) Anthropology
50. Healthy parents with normal height gave birth to a achondroplasia (dwarf) child. This is due to—
(A) Spontaneous mutation
(B) Point mutation
(C) Induced mutation
(D) None of these
5. In humans, which side of cerebral hemisphere recognises the faces of friends and family members ?
(A) Left cerebral hemisphere
(B) Right cerebral hemisphere
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of the above
6. Honey that has a high concentration of sugar, does not decay because—
(A) It contains natural antioxidant that prevent bacterial attack
(B) Bacteria cannot survive in an active state in a solution of high osmotic strength, as water is drawn
out from honey
(C) In honey bacteria are totally deprived of oxygen
(D) None of the above
21. Products of adenine and guanine metabolism are excreted by humans as—
(A) Ammonia
(B) Urea
(C) Uric acid
(D) Allantoin
22. The rate and force of the heartbeat, the secretion of digestive glands are controlled by the—
(A) Central nervous system
(B) Spinal nerves
(C) Cranial nerves
(D) Autonomic nervous system
23. The extra embryonic membranes of mammalian embryo are derived from—
(A) Inner cell mass
(B) Trophoblast
(C) Formative cells
(D) Follicle cells
24. People who live at high altitudes have rosy cheeks because—
(A) Haemoglobin has an increased binding affinity for oxygen
(B) RBCs and haemoglobin concentration becomes considerably above the average in response to
lowered oxygen pressure
(C) Rate of capillary circulation increases in the skin
(D) All the above
27. Which of the following is the only poisonous lizard of the world ?
(A) Ophiosaurus
(B) Varanus
(C) Heloderma
(D) Draco
29. The secretions from which of the following glands form ootheca in cockroach ?
(A) Colleterial glands
(B) Mushroom glands
(C) Phallic glands
(D) Spermatheca
30. Sensory cells that occur in the pits or canals of lateral line system of fishes are—
(A) Neurochrome
(B) Neuroglia
(C) Neuromast
(D) None of the above
33. Which blood group has both 'a' and 'b' antibodies ?
(A) O
(B) AB
(C) A
(D) B
36. In gout patients, high level of one of the following is found in blood—
(A) Urea
(B) Uric acid
(C) Cholesterol
(D) All the above
42. A chemical process common in the digestion of all kinds of food is—
(A) Condensation
(B) Hydrolysis
(C) Phosphorylation
(D) Emulsification
43. The muscles present on the posterior aspect of thigh that flex the leg and adduct and extend the
thigh in human are—
(A) Semitendinosus
(B) Semimembranosus
(C) Biceps femoris
(D) All the above
49. Which of these muscles help urinary bladder to expel urine forcefully ?
(A) Detrusor muscle
(B) Latissimus dorsi
(C) Hamstring muscle
(D) None of the above