1. 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.
2. A goitre is also called as?
[A] Bronchocele
[B] Larynx
[C] autoimmune disease
[D] inflammation
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Correct Answer: A [Bronchocele]
Notes:
A goitre which is also called a bronchoce is a swelling in the neck. It is commonly developed as a result of iodine deficiency or the inflammation of the thyroid gland.
3. Lepidopterology is a branch of biology, which deals with the following?
[A] Ferns
[B] animals in stagnant waters
[C] Lipids and Fats
[D] Moths & Butterflies
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Correct Answer: D [Moths & Butterflies]
Notes:
Lepidopterology is the branch of zoology which deals with the scientific study of moths and the three superfamilies of butterflies. The person who wishes to study Lepidopterology is called as lepidopterist or an aurelian.
4. In which part of the human body “Pleura” is found?
[A] Lungs
[B] Brain
[C] Liver
[D] Heart
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Correct Answer: A [Lungs]
Notes:
A pleura is a serous membrane which folds back onto itself to form a two-layered membranous pleural sac. It surrounds each lung and attach to the internal surface of the thoracic cavity.
5. Which among the following is NOT a true bast fiber?
[A] Jute
[B] Hemp
[C] Flax
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: D [Cotton]
Notes:
Please note that Bast Fibers are obtained from Phloem
6. The disorder “Pityriasis simplex capillitii ” is most commonly known as which among the following?
[A] Tulip fingers
[B] Dandruff
[C] Baldness
[D] Eczema
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Correct Answer: B [Dandruff]
Notes:
The disorder “Pityriasis simplex capillitii ” is most commonly known as dandruff. Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp.
7. What is an another name for blood cancer?
[A] Leukemia
[B] Carcinoma
[C] Sarcoma
[D] Melanoma
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Correct Answer: A [Leukemia]
Notes:
Leukemia, a type of cancer found in your blood and bone marrow. It is caused by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells. The high number of abnormal white blood cells are not able to fight infection, and they impair the ability of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells and platelets.
8. Which of the following are the postulates of Darwin’s theory of evolution?
[A] Within any population, there is natural variation.
[B] Even though all species produce a large number of offsprings, populations remain fairly constant
[C] The struggle for survival within populations eliminates the unfit individuals.
[D] All the above are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All the above are correct]
Notes:
Darwin’s theory of evolution can be described as: within any population, there is natural variation. Some individuals have more favourable variations than others. Even though all species produce a large number of offsprings, populations remain fairly constant naturally. The struggle for survival within populations eliminates the unfit individuals. This is called natural selection.
9. The varieties of corn can be improved by which of the following methods?
[A] Dihybrid crosses
[B] Back cross
[C] Double cross
[D] Natural selection
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Correct Answer: C [Double cross]
Notes:
Double-cross hybrid is the type of hybrid that is produced when two different single-cross hybrids are cross-pollinated.
10. Which of the following is the easiest way of finding out the nutritional status for large number of children in a short time?
[A] Studying their behaviour
[B] Studying their hair, face and eyes
[C] Measuring their height and weight
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Measuring their height and weight]
Notes:
The nutritional status of a large number of children can be calculated by knowing their body mass index .It is a physical measurement used to assess total amount of body fat. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg) by the square of your height in metres (m2). Depending on the BMI value calculated, one may be underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.
