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Q602017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
1. A.Human eye is a refracting system containing a diverging lens.
2. B.The retina of the human eye contains millions of light sensitive cells, called rods and cones, which convert the light into electrical messages.
3. C.Every image that is focused on the retina is upside down.
4. D.We need both eyes to judge the relative positions of objects accurately.
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Answer: A
Q822017 · 10 Sept 2017
The principal use of hydrofluoric acid is
1. A.in etching glass
2. B.as a bleaching agent
3. C.as an extremely strong oxidizing agent
4. D.in the preparation of strong organic fluorine compounds
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Answer: A
Q882017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which one of the following vitamins has a role in blood clotting?
1. A.Vitamin A
2. B.Vitamin D
3. C.Vitamin E
4. D.Vitamin K
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Answer: D
Q892017 · 10 Sept 2017
The term ‘Probiotic’ is applied to
1. A.Organic food
2. B.Antacid
3. C.Antibiotic
4. D.Live microbial food supplement
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Answer: D
Q922017 · 10 Sept 2017
Tendons through which muscles are connected to bones are tightly compacted bundles of which one of the following long fibrous protein?
1. A.Fibrin
2. B.Collagen
3. C.Elastin
4. D.Cellulose
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Answer: B
Q932017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which one of the following is the scientific name of the causal organism of elephantiasis?
1. A.Ascaris lumbricoides
2. B.Culex pipiens
3. C.Wuchereria bancrofti
4. D.Fasciola hepatica
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Answer: C
Q962017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which one of the following statements about microbes is not correct?
1. A.They are used in sewage treatment plants.
2. B.They are used in industrial fermenters for the production of beverages.
3. C.No antibiotic has been obtained from any microbe.
4. D.They are used to get many bioactive molecules for the treatment of diseases.
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Answer: C
Q972017 · 10 Sept 2017
Golden rice is a genetically-modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of
1. A.Omega-3 fatty acids
2. B.Vitamin A
3. C.Vitamin B
4. D.Vitamin C
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Answer: B
Q512017 · 23 Apr 2017
Which one of the following devices changes low voltage alternating current to high voltage alternating current and vice versa ?
1. A.Generator
2. B.Motor
3. C.Transformer
4. D.Vibrator
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Answer: C
Q562017 · 23 Apr 2017
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I (Disease) | List II (Remedy) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Hypermetropia | 1. Concave lens | | B. Presbyopia | 2. Bifocal lens | | C. Myopia | 3. Surgery | | D. Cataract | 4. Convex lens | Code : A B C D
1. A.4 2 1 3
2. B.4 1 2 3
3. C.3 1 2 4
4. D.3 2 1 4
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Answer: A
Q602017 · 23 Apr 2017
Colour vision in human eyes is the function of photoreceptor cells named
1. A.Rods
2. B.Cones
3. C.Blind spot
4. D.Fovea
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Answer: B
Q792017 · 23 Apr 2017
A homogeneous mixture contains two liquids. How are they separated ?
1. A.By filtration
2. B.By evaporation
3. C.By distillation
4. D.By condensation
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Answer: C
Q882017 · 23 Apr 2017
Cell wall of any fungus is different from plants in having
1. A.cellulose
2. B.chitin
3. C.cholesterol
4. D.glycogen
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Answer: B
Q892017 · 23 Apr 2017
Sleeping sickness is a parasitic disease of humans and other animals. It is caused by
1. A.Histomonas
2. B.Trypanosoma
3. C.Angomonae
4. D.Naegleria
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Answer: B
Q902017 · 23 Apr 2017
Dengue virus causes high fever, rashes and reduces the number of a particular type of blood cells. Those blood cells are
1. A.Monocytes
2. B.Platelets
3. C.Eosinophils
4. D.Neutrophils
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Answer: B
Q912017 · 23 Apr 2017
Kidney secretes an enzyme, which changes plasma protein angiotensinogen into angiotensin. The enzyme is
1. A.Renin
2. B.Nitrogenase
3. C.Hydrolase
4. D.Mono-oxygenase
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Answer: A
Q922017 · 23 Apr 2017
Red blood cells (RBCs) have
1. A.no nucleus, no mitochondria and no endoplasmic reticulum
2. B.nucleus, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum
3. C.nucleus, mitochondria but no endoplasmic reticulum
4. D.no mitochondria but endoplasmic reticulum is present
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Answer: A
Q932017 · 23 Apr 2017
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ?
1. A.All proteins are enzymes
2. B.Mostly enzymes are proteins
3. C.All fats are energy rich compounds
4. D.Glucose is a common carbohydrate
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Answer: A
Q952017 · 23 Apr 2017
The colourful part of the Sunflower or Marigold plant is
1. A.Flower
2. B.Inflorescence
3. C.Fruit
4. D.Seed
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Answer: B