General Science - Biology MCQs
1. What is the core objective of World Bank supported STRIVE project in India?
[A] Elimination of Malaria
[B] Elimination of HIV/ AIDS
[C] Skill Development
[D] Rural Infrastructure Development
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Correct Answer: C [Skill Development ]
Notes:
STRIVE (Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement) is a World Bank supported project for skill development in India. The aim of this project is to improve access to quality and market-driven vocational training as well as apprenticeships
2. From which among the following parts of a plant Cinnamon is obtained?
[A] Leaves
[B] Seeds
[C] Bark
[D] Buds
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Correct Answer: C [Bark]
Notes:
Cinnamon is produced from inner bark of the cinnamon trees.
3. Which part of the Human Body stores Glycogen?
[A] Liver
[B] Intestine
[C] Pancreas
[D] Skin
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Correct Answer: A [Liver]
Notes:
In liver Simple sugars (monosaccharides) which are in excess are converted into complex polysaccharides like glycogen
4. Which among the following plants is used as Green Manure?
[A] Wheat
[B] Sunhemp
[C] Cotton
[D] Rice
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Correct Answer: B [Sunhemp]
Notes:
Sunhemp is used as Green Manure. Sunhemp as a green manure is needed be ploughed in 2 months after sowing when the plants begin to flower as it decomposes more rapidly and it will have a positive N balance at this stage.
5. Which among the following plant hormone plays most important role in establishing dormancy in seeds?
[A] Ethylene
[B] Gibberellic acid
[C] Abscisic Acid
[D] Auxin
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Correct Answer: C [Abscisic Acid]
Notes:
Abscisic Acid plays the most important role in establishing dormancy in seeds. Abscisic Acid has also been found to be present in metazoans, from sponges up to mammals including humans.
6. Which among the following is not present in pure sugar ?
[A] Carbon
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Nitrogen
[D] Oxygen
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Correct Answer: C [Nitrogen]
Notes:
Pure Sugar is sucrose C12H22O11
7. Which of the following is the source of adult human stem cell?
[A] Liver
[B] Bone Marrow
[C] Brain
[D] Medulla
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Correct Answer: B [Bone Marrow]
Notes:
adult stem cells have been used in treating several conditions including liver cirrhosis, chronic limb ischemia and endstage heart failure. Bone Marrow is a rich source of adult stem cells.
8. In which among the following diseases, Seed Therapy is used now a days for treatment?
[A] AIDS
[B] Tuberculosis
[C] Cancer
[D] Asthama
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Correct Answer: C [Cancer]
Notes:
Seed Therapy which is based on Sujok Therapy deals with the application of seeds or other parts of plants and attaching it with a tape at a corresponding point in the hand or foot of a person feeling pain. This is used now-a-days for cancer treatment.
9. In which among the following organ, “Bowman’s Capsule” is found?
[A] Liver
[B] Kidney
[C] Heart
[D] Small intestine
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Correct Answer: B [Kidney]
Notes:
Each kidney is made of tube like structures called nephrons (renal tubules). A nephron is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. The cup-shaped upper end called Bowman’s capsule, has a network of capillaries within it called glomerulus. Glomerulus is a knot of capillaries formed from the artery which brings blood containing wastes and excess of water to the kidney. Bowman’s capsule leads into a tubular structure.
10. Ripening of fruits is because of which among the following plant hormones?
[A] Auxin
[B] Ethylene
[C] Gibberellins
[D] Carins
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Correct Answer: B [Ethylene]
Notes:
Ripening is a process in fruits that causes them to become more palatable. Most fruits produce a gaseous compound called ethylene that starts the ripening process. Ethylene Gas Can be Used to Regulate Fruit Ripening.
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