1. In context with biology, which among the following is a Zoophyte?
[A] A plant that resembles an animal
[B] An animal that resembles a plant
[C] A plant that grows on an animal
[D] An animal that grows on a plant
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Correct Answer: B [An animal that resembles a plant]
Notes:
A zoophyte is an animal that visually resembles a plant.
2. In Gymnosperms seeds are__________?
[A] Always naked
[B] Always covered
[C] Naked in some and covered in others
[D] Absent
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Correct Answer: A [Always naked]
Notes:
Gymnosperms are called so because they have naked ovules / seeds. In terms of plant evolution, they are first seed-bearing plants. They are inferior to Angiosperms because in Angiosperms, the ovules are covered.
3. “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.
4. The blood pressure is denoted as following?
[A] Systolic Pressure / Diastolic Pressure
[B] Diastolic Pressure / Systolic Pressure
[C] Venous Pressure / Systolic Pressure
[D] Systolic Pressure / Pulse Pressure
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Correct Answer: A [Systolic Pressure / Diastolic Pressure]
Notes:
Blood Pressure is expressed in two numbers. The higher number is known as Systolic Pressure, or the amount of force (as measured in millimetres of mercury) that is exerted against the artery walls during a heartbeat (contraction). The lower number in the Diastolic pressure, which does the force exist while the heart is resting between beats.
5. From which part of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, also known as Liquorice or Mulethi, is the extract derived?
[A] Leaves
[B] Roots
[C] Fruits
[D] Stem
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Correct Answer: B [Roots]
Notes:
Liquorice root, or Mulethi, is a potent expectorant that has been utilized in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. The powdered root is used in “Jastimadhu” tooth powder. Many cough syrups incorporate Liquorice as one of their components. It is also used to treat mouth and peptic ulcers, attesting to its versatile medicinal properties. Liquorice root is well-regarded for its numerous health benefits apart from its sweet flavour.
6. Which plant’s roots yield valuable medicinal alkaloids?
[A] Emblica officinalis
[B] Asparagus officinalis
[C] Helianthus annuus
[D] Rauwolfia serpentina
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Correct Answer: D [Rauwolfia serpentina]
Notes:
Rauwolfia serpentina, also called Sarpagandha, yields reserpine, an antihypertensive alkaloid. Its roots have significant medicinal use in treating hypertension and mental disorders. The other species—Amla, Shatavari, and Sunflower—are not known for similar alkaloid content in their roots.
7. Anatomically, the beak of birds is equivalent of which of the following?
[A] Teeth
[B] Cheeks
[C] Jaws
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Jaws]
Notes:
The beak, bill or rostrum is an external anatomical structure of birds that is used for eating and for preening, manipulating objects, killing prey, fighting, probing for food, etc. All beaks are composed of two jaws, generally known as the upper mandible (or maxilla) and lower mandible (or mandible).
8. Which of the following disease is non-communicable in nature?
[A] Tuberculosis
[B] Chicken-pox
[C] Cholera
[D] Cancer
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Correct Answer: D [Cancer]
Notes:
A noncommunicable disease (NCD) is a medical condition or disease that is by definition non-infectious and non-transmissible among people. Eg. Cancer which is also called malignancy, is an abnormal growth of cells.
9. The vocal cords in men are about how many mm long?
[A] 40mm
[B] 20mm
[C] 10mm
[D] 30mm
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Correct Answer: B [20mm]
Notes:
The vocal cord in women is about 15 mm long; in men vocal cords are about 20 mm long and children have very short vocal cords.
10. What is study of fungus Known as?
[A] Phrenology
[B] Physiology
[C] Biology
[D] Mycology
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Correct Answer: D [Mycology]
Notes:
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans as a source for tinder, medicine, food, and entheogens, as well as their dangers, such as toxicity or infection.
