1. Who among the following is considered to be the father of antiseptic surgery?
[A] Dr. Lineus Pauling
[B] Dr. Joseph Lister
[C] Robert Koch
[D] Louis pasteur
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. Joseph Lister]
Notes:
Dr. Joseph Lister was a British surgeon and a pioneer of the antiseptic surgery. His research into bacteriology and infection in wounds, raised his skillful operative technique, that was similar to his peers.
2. Enterobius vermicularis which affect the caecum and vermiform appendix is commonly called as ?
[A] Tapeworm
[B] Pinworm
[C] Threadworm
[D] Ringworm
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Correct Answer: B [Pinworm]
Notes:
Enterobius vermicularis which affect the caecum and vermiform appendix is commonly called as Pinworm. Pinworms are tiny, narrow worms and are white in color and less than a half-inch long.
3. Which among the following has a fibrous root?
[A] Grass
[B] Mize
[C] Carrot
[D] Rice
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Correct Answer: A [Grass]
Notes:
A fibrous root system is universal in monocotyledonous plants and ferns. It is the opposite of a taproot system and usually formed by thin, moderately branching roots growing from the stem. Fibrous root system is present in grass.
4. “Karnal bunt” is a disease found in which if the following cereals?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Maize
[D] Pulses
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Correct Answer: B [Wheat]
Notes:
Karnal bunt is a fungal disease of wheat, durum wheat, and triticale. T. indica is the fungal pathogen causing Karnal bunt of wheat seeds. Its distribution is mainly limited to northwest India and adjoining countries.
5. Lacrimal apparatus, Lacrimal artery, Lacrimal bone, Lacrimal ducts, Lacrimal fossa, Lacrimal fluid & Lacrimal gland are parts of which organ of the body?
[A] Ear
[B] Nose
[C] Eye
[D] Throat
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Correct Answer: C [Eye]
Notes:
These are parts of lacrimal apparatus in eye which is responsible for tear production and drainage.
6. What is PRINT (Particle Replication in Non-wetting Templates) Technology ?
[A] It’s a technology related to genetic engineering and refers to duplication of the DNA codes
[B] It’s a technology related to climate change and refers to a new technique of combating air pollution
[C] It’s a new technology related to synthesis of artificial blood
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [It’s a new technology related to synthesis of artificial blood]
Notes:
PRINT (Particle Replication in Non-wetting Templates) Technology is a new technology related to synthesis of artificial blood. PRINT method has been widely applied onto material sciences, drug delivery, electronic devices, optics, etc.
7. Which among the following will be the consequence of destruction of all beta cells in the pancreas?
[A] Glucagon secretion will stop and blood glucose levels will increase
[B] Glucagon secretion will stop and blood glucose levels will decrease
[C] Glucagon secretion will stop and digestive enzymes will be secreted
[D] Insulin secretion will stop and blood glucose levels will increase
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Correct Answer: D [ Insulin secretion will stop and blood glucose levels will increase]
Notes:
Beta cells secrete insulin. Destruction of beta cells in the pancreas will halt the production of insulin. Therefore, eliminate answer choices (A), (B) and (C). This will lead to an increase in blood glucose levels.
8. Golden rice is a variety of rice produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene. This genetically engineered (GE) rice variety, can help to alleviate deficiency of _?
[A] Vitamin A
[B] Vitamin B
[C] Vitamin C
[D] Vitamin D
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Correct Answer: A [Vitamin A]
Notes:
Golden Rice is a genetically engineered (GE) rice variety that has been developed by the biotech industry to produce pro-vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiency can be caused by infections that reduce appetite or the body’s ability to absorb vitamin A or may cause night blindness. Golden Rice has the potential to complement existing efforts that seek to reduce blindness and other VAD induced diseases.
9. What does the first name in the scientific name of an organism denote?
[A] Species
[B] Genus
[C] Order
[D] Class
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Correct Answer: B [ Genus ]
Notes:
In Binominal nomenclature, the name of organisms is in genus species pattern. The second word in an organism’s scientific name refers to one species within the genus; is the specific epithet but actually gives no clue as to species if used alone.
10. To which organ of the body is the disease ‘Glaucoma’ related to?
[A] Ear
[B] Heart
[C] Bones
[D] Eye
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Correct Answer: D [Eye]
Notes:
Glaucoma is an eye disease that is often associated with elevated intraocular pressure, in which damage to the eye (optic) nerve can lead to loss of vision and even blindness.
