Biology MCQs

11. Where in the human body is the stapedius muscle situated?
[A] Nose
[B] Ears
[C] Leg
[D] Eyes

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12. Entomology is associated with the study of which of the following?
[A] Behavior of human beings
[B] Insects
[C] The origin and history of technical and scientific terms
[D] The formation of rocks

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13. Snakes, turtle, lizards and crocodiles falls under which category of animals?
[A] Amphibian
[B] Pisces
[C] Reptiles
[D] Aves

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14. Which of the following functions is performed by the kidneys in the human body?
[A] Transportation
[B] Excretion
[C] Respiration
[D] Digestion

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15. What is the meaning of the term ‘Test Tube Baby’? (UPSC Prelims 1979).
[A] Fertilisation of ovum takes place in the test tube but it develops in uterus
[B] Fertilisation of ovum takes place in the test tube and develops in the test tube itself
[C] Fertilisation of the ovum takes place in the uterus but develops in the test tube
[D] Fertilisation takes place in uterus and embryo develops in uterus

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16. Which among the following acts as a resistance against disease in the body? (UPSC Prelims 1982)
[A] Vitamins
[B] Carbohydrates
[C] Red Corpuscles
[D] White Corpuscles

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17. Which one of the following types of micro-organisms is most widely used in industries? (UPSC Prelims 1998)
[A] Bacteria
[B] Bacteria and fungi
[C] Bacteria and algae
[D] Bacteria, micro-algae and fungi

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18. The study of ear, nose and throat is done in which of the following branches?
[A] Otorhinolaryngology
[B] Organology
[C] Ontogeny
[D] Ophthalmology

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19. Who among the following is considered as the father of modern ecology?
[A] Ramdeo Misra
[B] Parthasarthy Iyengar
[C] Eugene Odum
[D] Theophrastus

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20. Which statement is true for the capsid?
[A] It consists of capsomeres
[B] This the outermost layer of most viruses
[C] It protects genetic material
[D] All of the above

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