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Q782018 · 9 Sept 2018
Which one of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
1. A.Hydrochloric acid
2. B.Vinegar
3. C.Milk
4. D.Soda water
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Answer: C
Q892018 · 9 Sept 2018
Directions : The following six (6) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below. Code : Statement I : Phytoplankton produce most of the organic carbon in the ocean. Statement II : Algae are produced in the cold water biome.
1. A.Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
2. B.Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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Answer: B
Q902018 · 9 Sept 2018
Which one of the following groups of cellular organelles contains DNA?
1. A.Mitochondria, nucleus, chloroplast
2. B.Mitochondria, Golgi bodies, nucleus
3. C.Mitochondria, plasma membrane, nucleus
4. D.Chloroplast, nucleus, ribosomes
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Answer: A
Q912018 · 9 Sept 2018
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) One of the additional functions of Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) is
1. A.protein synthesis
2. B.lipid synthesis
3. C.storage of biomolecules
4. D.detoxification of toxic substances
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Answer: B, D
Q922018 · 9 Sept 2018
Damage to the apical meristem of a growing young plant will affect the
1. A.length of the plant
2. B.colour of the flower
3. C.colour of the leaves
4. D.taste of the fruits
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Answer: A
Q932018 · 9 Sept 2018
Which of the following kingdoms has/have only unicellular organisms?
1. A.Monera only
2. B.Protista only
3. C.Monera and Protista both
4. D.Protista and Fungi both
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Answer: C
Q942018 · 9 Sept 2018
Which one of the following is a waterborne disease?
1. A.Jaundice
2. B.Tuberculosis
3. C.Rabies
4. D.Arthritis
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Answer: A
Q962018 · 9 Sept 2018
The oxygenated blood from the lungs is received by the
1. A.left auricle
2. B.left ventricle
3. C.right auricle
4. D.right ventricle
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Answer: A
Q972018 · 9 Sept 2018
The oxygen evolved during photosynthesis comes from splitting of
1. A.water
2. B.carbon dioxide
3. C.oxygen
4. D.light
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Answer: A
Q992018 · 9 Sept 2018
If one set of chromosomes for a given plant is represented as N; in case of double fertilization, the zygote and the endosperm nucleus of a diploid plant would have how many sets of chromosomes respectively?
1. A. $N$ and $2 N$
2. B. $2 N$ and $2 N$
3. C. $N$ and $3 N$
4. D. $2 N$ and $3 N$
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Answer: D
Q752018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following metals is used in the filaments of photo-electric cells that convert light energy into electric energy?
1. A.Tungsten
2. B.Copper
3. C.Rubidium
4. D.Aluminium
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Answer: C
Q882018 · 22 Apr 2018
AIDS is caused by a virus whose genetic material is
1. A.single stranded circular DNA
2. B.double stranded DNA
3. C.single stranded RNA
4. D.double stranded RNA
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Answer: C
Q892018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following is an organelle that is NOT found in prokaryotic cells?
1. A.Cell wall
2. B.Mitochondria
3. C.Plasma membrane
4. D.Ribosome
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Answer: B
Q912018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following statements about classification of plants is correct?
1. A.Thallophytes have well differentiated body design
2. B.Funaria is a fungus
3. C.All Pteridophytes are Phanerogams
4. D.Vascular system is not found among Bryophytes
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Answer: D
Q922018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of levels of hierarchy of classification of organisms from higher to lower?
1. A.Phylum – Class – Order – Family – Genus
2. B.Phylum – Class – Family – Order – Genus
3. C.Family – Order – Class – Species – Genus
4. D.Class – Family – Order – Species – Genus
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Answer: A
Q932018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following statements about meristematic tissues in plants is correct?
1. A.These are dead tissues and form wood
2. B.They provide flexibility to plant due to their thickened walls
3. C.These are present in the bark of a tree only
4. D.Growth occurs in plants due to division of cells of these tissues
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Answer: D
Q942018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following elements is needed in the human body to transfer electrical signals by nerve cells?
1. A.Lithium
2. B.Sodium
3. C.Rubidium
4. D.Caesium
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Answer: B
Q952018 · 22 Apr 2018
Who among the following first discovered cell?
1. A.Robert Brown
2. B.Robert Hooke
3. C.Leeuwenhoek
4. D.Rudolf Virchow
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Answer: B
Q962018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following group of organisms forms a food chain?
1. A.Grass, human and fish
2. B.Grass, goat and human
3. C.Tree, tree cutter and tiger
4. D.Goat, cow and human
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Answer: B
Q972018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following types of tissues will have contractile proteins?
1. A.Nervous tissue
2. B.Muscle tissue
3. C.Bone tissue
4. D.Blood tissue
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Answer: B
Q982018 · 22 Apr 2018
If by an unknown accident the acid secreting cells of the stomach wall of an individual are damaged, digestion of which one of the following biomolecule will be affected to a greater extent?
1. A.Protein only
2. B.Lipid
3. C.Carbohydrate only
4. D.Protein and Carbohydrate
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Answer: A