1. What is the correct sequence of bioelements in the human body in decreasing order?
[A] Oxygen, Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Calcium, Phosphorus
[B] Oxygen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Calcium, Phosphorus
[C] Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Calcium, Phosphorus
[D] Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Calcium, Phosphorus
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Correct Answer: C [Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Calcium, Phosphorus]
Notes:
The total mass of a human body is made up of six key elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. These “bioelements” make up over 99% of the body mass. Oxygen is the most plentiful, accounting for about 65% of a human’s body mass. Carbon and hydrogen follow, then nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus.
2. An example of Protozoa, Anthropod, Aves, Mammal & Reptile is respectively __________?
[A] Amoeba, Lizard, Scorpion , Bat, Hen
[B] Amoeba, Scorpion, Hen, Bat , Lizard
[C] Amoeba, Scorpion, Bat ,Hen, Lizard
[D] Lizard, Amoeba, Scorpion, Bat ,Hen
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Correct Answer: B [Amoeba, Scorpion, Hen, Bat , Lizard]
Notes:
An example of Protozoa, Anthropod, Aves, Mammal & Reptile is Amoeba, Scorpion, Hen, Bat , Lizard respectively.
3. Which among the following virus is also called as “Hit & Hide” Virus?
[A] RSV Virus (respiratory syncytial virus )
[B] Dengue virus
[C] Influenza virus
[D] HIV virus
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Correct Answer: A [RSV Virus (respiratory syncytial virus )]
Notes:
RSV Virus (respiratory syncytial virus) is also called as “Hit & Hide” virus. It causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections.
4. Apart from sugarcane (most commonly Saccharum officinarum) which among the following plants is widely known in the world as a commercial source of table sugar ?
[A] Toona cilata
[B] Gloriosa superba
[C] Asparagus pulmosus
[D] Beta vulgaris
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Correct Answer: D [Beta vulgaris]
Notes:
Beta vulgaris is beet or sugarbeet or Chukandar and has been widely used as a commercial crop for table sugar. Glorisoa superba is Glory Lily which is an ornamental plant. Asparagus pulmosus is also an ornamental plant. Brassica alba is common mustard. Toona cilata is a timber plant from which Indian Redwood is obtained.
5. As per the WHO definition, within how many days of the termination of pregnancy, the death of a woman is counted in the Maternal Mortality?
[A] 36 Days
[B] 42 Days
[C] 56 Days
[D] 60 Days
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Correct Answer: B [42 Days]
Notes:
As per the WHO definition, within 42 days of the termination of pregnancy, the death of a woman is counted in the Maternal Mortality, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy.
6. Saffron’ is obtained from which among the following parts of the plant?
[A] Stigma
[B] Anther
[C] Stamen
[D] Pollen
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Correct Answer: A [Stigma]
Notes:
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus”. It is mainly grown in cold regions. Saffron’ is obtained from the stigma of the plant.
7. What is epidermis made of?
[A] Dermatogen
[B] Periblem
[C] Protoderm
[D] Plerome
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Correct Answer: A [Dermatogen]
Notes:
Dermatogen is the outer primary meristem of a plant or plant part that according to the histogen theory gives rise to epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin. Epidermis provides barrier to infection from environmental pathogens.
8. Which of the following is/are found in plant cells but not in those of animals? (UPSC Prelims 1987)
[A] Plastid & Cellular wall
[B] Chromosome
[C] Mitochondria & Golgi apparatus
[D] Cell wall & lysozyme
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Correct Answer: A [Plastid & Cellular wall]
Notes:
Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts and other specialized plastids, and a large central vacuole, which are not found within animal cells.
9. Which of the following represent Dinosaurs? (UPSC Prelims 1989)
[A] A reptile
[B] An amphibian
[C] A mammal
[D] A bird
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Correct Answer: A [A reptile]
Notes:
Dinosaurs were warm-blooded reptiles. Mammal bone study sheds light on dinosaur physiology.
10. Which of the following contained in Chlorophyll helps to absorb light? (UPSC Prelims 1989)
[A] Beryllium
[B] Calcium
[C] Magnesium
[D] Strontium
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Correct Answer: C [Magnesium]
Notes:
As we all know, chlorophyll is one of the main pigments present in autotrophs. It contains carbon, nitogen, oxygen, hydrogen and lastly magnesium.
