11. When the body’s immune system cells destroy the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas is termed as ________?
[A] Type 1 diabetes
[B] Type 2 diabetes
[C] hybrid diabetes
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Type 1 diabetes]
Notes:
When the body’s immune system cells destroy the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas is termed as Type 1 diabetes. Symptoms may include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and blurred vision.
12. Meningitis is a disease which is characterized by inflammation of meninges , the covering that lie over the brain and spinal chord is caused by _______ ?
[A] Bacteria
[B] Virus
[C] Protozoa
[D] Fungi
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Correct Answer: A [Bacteria]
Notes:
Meningitis is a disease which is characterized by inflammation of meninges, the covering that lie over the brain and spinal chord is caused by bacteria. The meninges are the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
13. Diabetes insipidus (DI) caused by a deficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP), also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone is secreted by which endocrine gland?
[A] Thyroid Gland
[B] Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
[C] Pancreas
[D] Liver
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Correct Answer: B [Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)]
Notes:
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is caused by a deficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP), also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Antidiuretic hormone is secreted by Pituitary Gland which is also called Hypophysis.
14. The hard part of a stem of a plant is because of ________?
[A] Sclerenchyma
[B] Xylem
[C] Pholem
[D] Stomata
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Correct Answer: B [Xylem]
Notes:
The hard part of a stem of a plant is because of Xylem. Stem supports leaves, flowers and fruits. It also transports fluids between the roots and the shoots in the xylem and phloem, stores nutrients, and produces new living tissue.
15. Which of the following vertebrae are found in Neck ?
[A] Cervical
[B] Thoracic
[C] Lumbar
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [Cervical]
Notes:
Cervical vertebrae are found in neck. The cervical vertebrae of the spine is consisted of seven bony rings that reside in the neck between the base of the skull and the thoracic vertebrae in the trunk.
16. Which among the following is not a sex linked character?
[A] Color blindness
[B] Baldness
[C] Asthama
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Asthama]
Notes:
Asthama is not a sex linked character whereas colorblindness and baldness are sex linked. Colour blindness usually involves the inability to distinguish between shades of the colours red and green.
17. Which of the following is a Gymnosperm?
[A] Cashew
[B] Chilgoza
[C] Pistachio
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Chilgoza]
Notes:
The gymnosperms, also known as Acrogymnospermae, are a group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, Ginkgo, and gnetophytes. Pinus gerardiana, known as the chilgoza pine is a king of Gymnosperm.
18. Among typhoid, hysteria, measles & influenza which is / are not contagious disease(s)?
[A] Hysteria only
[B] Hysteria & Measles
[C] Hysteria, Typhoid & Measles
[D] All are contagious diseases
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Correct Answer: A [Hysteria only]
Notes:
Among typhoid, hysteria, measles & influenza, only Hysteria is not a contagious disease. A contagious disease is a subset category of transmissible diseases, which are transmitted to other persons.
19. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase & telophase are the stages of which of the following process?
[A] Mitosis / Meiosis
[B] Asexual reproduction
[C] sexual reproduction
[D] Cell metabolism
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Correct Answer: A [Mitosis / Meiosis]
Notes:
Mitosis is a fundamental process for life. During mitosis, a cell splits to form two identical daughter cells by duplicating all of its contents, including its chromosomes. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase & telophase are the stages of
Mitosis.
20. The edible part of ‘cabbage’ is which of the following?
[A] Inflorescence
[B] Bud
[C] fruit
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Bud]
Notes:
The edible part of ‘cabbage’ is the vegetative bud. Vegetative buds are the buds from which vegetative parts like stems and leaves arise, rather than flowers.
