Quiz 638: General Science for All Examinations
1.Which among the following is not a ‘heriditary’ disease?
[A]Thalessemia
[B]Colour-Blindness
[C]Haemophilia
[D]Leukemia
Leukemia
2.The bacterium ‘Escherichia coli’ is found mainly in:
[A]Human Intestine
[B]Pteridophytes
[C]Root Nodules of leguminous plants
[D]Paddy fields for nitrogen fixation
Human Intestine
3.Which among the followingis/are correctly paired:
1.Ginger:Tuber
2.Potato:Rhizome
3.Onion:Bulb
[A]Only 2
[B]Only 3
[C]1 and 3
[D]1, 2 and 3
Only 3
Ginger::Rhizome
Potato::Tuber
Onion ::Bulb
4.Consider the following Statements:
1.Spleen is also known as the ‘graveyard of RBCs’.
2.The lifespan of RBCs is 90 days.
Which of the Statement(s) given above is/are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 and 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
Only 1
The lifespan of RBCs is 120 days.
5.Which among the following factors are essential for ‘blood coagulation’?
1.Vitamin K
2.Calcium ions (Ca++)
3.Christmas factor
[A]1 and 2
[B]1 and 3
[C]2 and 3
[D]1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Factor IX (or Christmas factor) is one of the serine proteases of the coagulation system. Deficiency of this protein causes hemophilia B.
6.’Saffron’ is obtained from which among the following parts of the plant?
[A]Stigma
[B]Anther
[C]Stamen
[D]Pollen
Stigma
7.’Pancreas’ functions as an:
1.Endocrine gland
2.Exocrine gland
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 and 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
Both 1 and 2
Pancreas and gonads are mixed glands i.e. they are both endocrine and exocrine.
8.Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a drug used as a :
[A]Steroid
[B]Sedative
[C]Analgesic
[D]Hallucinogen
Hallucinogen
9.Which among the following have a ‘mixed heart’ ,that is the heart in which the oxygenated and the deoxygenated blood is mixed?
[A]Birds
[B]Fishes
[C]Reptiles
[D]Nematodes
Option [C]
Reptiles and Amphibians have a mixed heart.
10.Plants which are adapted to grow in soils containing high concentration of salt are known as:
[A]Xerophytes
[B]Mesophytes
[C]Halophytes
[D]Thallophytes
Halophytes
11.Which of the following Vitamins of the ‘B-Complex’ are correctly paired with their respective names:
1.Vitamin B2-Riboflavin
2.Vitamin B3-Niacin
3.Vitamin B7-Biotin
4.Vitamin B12-Cyanocobalamine
[A]2 and 4
[B]3 and 4
[C]1, 3 and 4
[D]All of them
All of them
12.’Bowman’s Capsule’ works as a part of the functional unit of which among the following human physiological system?
[A]Circulatory System
[B]Respiratory System
[C]Excretory System
[D]Reproductive System
Option [C]
Bowman’s Capsule is related to the process of ‘Ultrafiltration’ in the functional units of kidneys called ‘nephrons’.Therefore, it is a part of the excretory system.
13.Consider the following plant hormones:
1.Gibberellins-Seed germination
2.Auxins-Apical dominance
3.Cytokinins-Climacteric ripening of fruits
Which among the above is/are correctly paired with their respective functions in plant physiology?
[A]Only 1
[B]1 and 2
[C]2 and 3
[D]1, 2 and 3
1 and 2
Cytokinins or CKs are a group of chemicals that influence cell division and shoot formation. Ethylene is related with the Climacteric ripening of fruits.
14.Dietary intake of ‘Iodine’ is essential for the normal functioning of thyroid gland.Which among the following is considered to be naturally rich in Iodine?
1.Table Salt
2.Sea-food
3.Dairy Products
[A]Only 1
[B]1 and 2
[C]1 and 3
[D]1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
15.Some plants are ‘carnivorous’ due to their adaptation to grow in places where the soil is thin or poor in nutrients, especially nitrogen.In this context, consider the following plants:
1.Utricularia
2.Nepenthes
3.Dionaea
Which of the above plant(s) is/are carnivorous?
[A]Only 2
[B]1 and 2
[C]2 and 3
[D]1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Utricularia-Bladderwort, Nepenthes-Pitcher Plant, Dionaea- Venus fly-trap
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Santhosh
In 11th question B3=Niacin and B5=Pantothenic acid,,,am i correct????
hitaish
b1 – thiamin
b2 – riboflavin
b3 – niacin
b5 – pantothenic acid
b6 – pyridoxine
b7 – biotin
b9 – folic acid
b12 – cobalamins
sameenagk
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SRILAXMI
Please ask the questions that are related to various diseases…………..,,so that students get awareness among themselves to be careful.
Sachin jaswal
(1)Cholera is caused due to bacterium vibrio cholerae. (2)1/4th of cretinism (lack of memory) victims are living in India.
akshay
vitamin b3 is known as pantothenic acid…..b5 is known as niacin….seee ques 11
TEJA
Akshay kumar @ u r wrong, 1nce chek abt vitamins..
B3 – Niacin
B5-pantothenic acid
B6-PYRIDOXINE
BHAVIN
vita
A=RETENOL
B=B COMLAX( B1 B2 B3 B5 B6 B7 B9 B12)
C=ASCORBIC ACID
D=CALSIFEROL
E=TOCOFEROL
K=PHYLOCANON
ram
all the above are direct questions, not analytical way
SATEESH VIROTHU
B3 -> pantothenic acid
B5 -> anti-pellagra vitamin or Niacin
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