1. “Rinderpest” disease, which was recently eliminated was caused by which among the following?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Virus
[C] Fungi
[D] Nematode
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Correct Answer: B [Virus]
Notes:
Rinderpest which is also called as cattle plague or steppe murrain was an infectious viral disease of cattle, domestic buffalo, and many other species of even-toed ungulates, including buffaloes. It was recently eliminated.
2. In which organ RBC are selectively destroyed/ recycled by macrophages?
[A] Spleen
[B] Kidney
[C] Liver
[D] Pancreas
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Correct Answer: A [Spleen]
Notes:
The spleen, which is located under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen is the largest organ in the lymphatic system. It is that organ where RBC are selectively destroyed/ recycled by macrophages.
3. Vitamin A, D & C are respectively called as ____________ ?
[A] Retinol, Ascorbic Acid, Calciferol
[B] Retinol, Calciferol, Ascorbic Acid
[C] Pyridoxal. Calciferol. Ascorbic Acid
[D] Ascorbic Acid, Pyridoxal. Calciferol
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Correct Answer: B [Retinol, Calciferol, Ascorbic Acid]
Notes:
Vitamin A, D & C are respectively called as Retinol, Calciferol and Ascorbic Acid. Vitamin A is essential for good vision, a healthy immune system, and cell growth. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin whereas Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin which is found in many foods, particularly fruits and vegetables.
4. Enteric fermentation is fermentation that takes place in the digestive systems of ruminant animals. It is one of the reasons for increased ________emissions?
[A] Carbondioxide
[B] Methane
[C] Ammonia
[D] Sulphur
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Correct Answer: B [Methane]
Notes:
Enteric fermentation is a digestive process that takes place in the digestive systems of ruminant animals by which carbohydrates are broken down by microorganisms into simple molecules for absorption into the bloodstream of an animal.
5. The edible part of ‘cabbage’ is which of the following?
[A] Inflorescence
[B] Bud
[C] fruit
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Bud]
Notes:
The edible part of ‘cabbage’ is the vegetative bud. Vegetative buds are the buds from which vegetative parts like stems and leaves arise, rather than flowers.
6. Japanese encephalitis is a disease caused by __ ?
[A] Virus
[B] Protozoa
[C] Bacteria
[D] Fungi
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Correct Answer: A [Virus]
Notes:
Japanese encephalitis is caused by virus from the family Flaviviridae. It’s a Mosquito Borne Disease
7. Which among the following does not fall in the category of morbid fear or Phobia?
[A] Claustrophobia
[B] Photophobia
[C] Algophobia
[D] Anthophobia
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Correct Answer: B [Photophobia]
Notes:
Photophobia is not a fear. It is excessive sensitivity to light and the aversion to sunlight or well-lit places,
Claustrophobia is fear of confined places,
Algophobia is fear of pain,
Anthophobia is fear of flowers,
8. The term “Halitosis” denotes which among the following?
[A] Bad hearing
[B] bad breathe
[C] Baldness
[D] Excessive Sweating
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Correct Answer: B [bad breathe]
Notes:
The term “Halitosis” denotes bad breath. It is the persistent, unpleasant odour in exhaled breath, usually not serious, commonly referred to as bad breath.
9. The phenomenon in which seeds germinate and seedlings grow while still attached to their mother plant before dropping down to establish themselves or be transported elsewhere, is most commonly found in which among the following plants?
[A] Allium cepa
[B] Rhizophora
[C] Solanum tuberosum
[D] Solanum melongena
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Correct Answer: B [Rhizophora]
Notes:
Allium cepa is onion.
Solanum tuberosum is potato,
Solanum melongena is Brinjal.
The phenomenon given in this question is shown by Mangrove Plants and is known as Vivipary and Rhizophora belongs to that category.
10. Which among the following is the correct sequence of the Levels of Organisation found in living organsims?
[A] Individual – Organ system – Tissue – Cell – Organ
[B] Organ – Organ system – Tissue – Cell – Individual
[C] Tissue – Cell – Organ – Organ system – Individual
[D] Cell – Tissue – Organ – Organ system – Individual.
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Correct Answer: D [Cell – Tissue – Organ – Organ system – Individual.]
Notes:
The correct sequence of the level of Organisation in living organism is :Cell – Tissue – Organ – Organ system – Individual. The cell is basic unit of life and thesmallest level of organisation of the living organisms.In multicellular organisms more than one cell of similar or dissimilar nature combine to form a tissue.Different tissues combone to form distinct organs. A group of organs coordinating to performs a major function forms the organ system.A multicellular individual is formed by the combination of many organ systems working in coordination. Thus Option [D] is correct
