11. The highest fat content is found in the milk of which of the following animals? (UPSC Prelims 1991)
[A] Buffalo
[B] Cow
[C] Camel
[D] Reindeer
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Correct Answer: A [Buffalo]
Notes:
Buffalo milk has the highest fat content, which is on average twice as high as that of cow milk. The fat-to-protein ratio in buffalo milk is about 2:1.
12. Neem tree has acquired industrial importance as a source of? (UPSC Prelims 1999)
[A] biopesticide and anti-fertility compound
[B] anti-fertility compound, biofertilizer and anti-cancer drug
[C] biofertilizer, biopesticide and anti- fertility compound
[D] anti-cancer drug, biopesticide and biofertilizer
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Correct Answer: A [biopesticide and anti-fertility compound]
Notes:
Neem has been patented by India for its use as biofertilizer, biopesticide and antifertility compound as contraceptive. Neem is a natural herb that comes from the neem tree, other names for which include Azadirachta indica and Indian lilac. The extract comes from the seeds of the tree and has many different traditional uses. Neem is known for its pesticidal and insecticidal properties, but people also use it in hair and dental products.
13. The sensation of fatigue in the muscles after prolonged strenuous physical work is caused by? (UPSC Prelims 2000)
[A] a decrease in the supply of oxygen
[B] minor wear and tear of muscle fibres
[C] the depletion of glucose
[D] the accumulation of lactic acid
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Correct Answer: D [the accumulation of lactic acid]
Notes:
The sensation of fatigue which the muscles feel after a prolonged and a strenuous physical workout is caused by the accumulation of lactic acid.
This is so because lactic acid buildup tends to cause fatigue and soreness in the muscles.
There is a burning sensation felt up in the muscles when buildup of acid happens in muscles during exercise. This is also known as acidosis.
14. Which gas is absorbed by the plants during photosynthesis?
[A] Oxygen
[B] Carbon dioxide
[C] Nitrogen
[D] Hydrogen
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Correct Answer: B [Carbon dioxide]
Notes:
During the process of photosynthesis, plants take carbon dioxide and water and produces oxygen and glucose in the presence of light.
15. Who among the following discovered Vitamin C?
[A] Albert Szent-Györgyi
[B] Funk
[C] Evans and Bishop
[D] Henrik Dam
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Correct Answer: A [Albert Szent-Györgyi]
Notes:
Albert Szent-György is the scientist who discovered Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. The chemical name is Ascorbic acid.
16. What is the basic unit of Classification?
[A] Genus
[B] Species
[C] Order
[D] Family
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Correct Answer: B [Species]
Notes:
Species is the basic unit of classification. Species are known as the basic units of classification because individuals of species are closely related structurally and functionally and can interbreed freely.
17. Which of the following is a type of Monera Kingdom?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Mushroom
[C] Euglena
[D] Mucor
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Correct Answer: A [Bacteria]
Notes:
Bacteria comes under Monera kingdom, Mushroom and Mucor are part of Fungi.
18. Which among the following is the sweetest sugar?
[A] Fructose
[B] Glucose
[C] Lactose
[D] Ribose
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Correct Answer: A [Fructose]
Notes:
Fructose is a monosaccharide and is considered the sweetest sugar. It is mainly found in fruits, juices, honey and some vegetables. Like apple, onion, potato etc.
19. Fruits are not found in gymnosperm plants because__?
[A] They are seedless plants
[B] They are not pollinated
[C] They have no ovary
[D] Process of fertilization does not take place in them
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Correct Answer: C [They have no ovary]
Notes:
Fruits are not found in gymnosperm plants because they have no ovaries. Gymnosperms belong to the Kingdom Plantae and the sub-kingdom Embryophyta.
20. Which of the following is not a characteristic of leaves?
[A] leaf arises from the node
[B] It is exogenous in origin
[C] It has a bud at its axis
[D] produce diaspores without fertilization
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Correct Answer: D [produce diaspores without fertilization]
Notes:
Characteristics of leaves: The leaf emerges from the node, it is exogenous in origin, has a bud on its axis, the growth of the leaf is limited, the leaves do not have an apical bud.
