Biology Part 1 Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. Gene carries the code of life by which inherits the parental characteristics from generation to generations.

2. Genetic engineering is the artificial manipulation of parental genes to form combinations to give birth to a mew organism, with predetermined, mental and physical characteristics.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

The technique of genetic engineering was started in 1950s.

Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. The iris is the colored portion of the eyeball placed behind the cornea.

2. The iris automatically adjusts the size of the pupil in respect of the intensity of light falling on it.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

The lens attached to the ciliary body is situated behind the iris.

Q 3 - The rate of growth of plants can be measured by a/an

Answer : C

Explanation

Auxanometer is an instrument that measures the growth rate in plants.

Q 4 - Which among the following breed of cows gives maximum amount of milk?

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 5 - The scientific study of annual rings of a tree is known as …

Answer : B

Explanation

Dendrochronology helps in dating the tree.

Q 6 - Consider the following statements:

1. The underground stem is known as Rhizome.

2. Pinna is the small leaflet of a compound leaf.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 7 - Which among the following statements is correct?

A - All arteries carry oxygenated blood

B - All veins carry oxygenated blood

C - All other arteries carry oxygenated blood, except the pulmonary artery

D - All other veins carry oxygenated blood expect the pulmonary vein

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 8 - Which among the following elements fills color in the flower?

Answer : D

Explanation

Anthocyanins are water-soluble vacuolar pigments.

Q 9 - Leishmania, which is the causative agent of kalaazar, multiples asexually by the …

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 10 - The function of Occuli Orbicularis is ……

A - Raises the eyebrows

B - Closes the eyelids

C - Closes the lips

D - Raises, rotates, or draws back the shoulders

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 11 - Which among the following causes diabetes?

A - Increase of insulin level

B - Fall in insulin level

C - Eating too much sugar

D - Decrease in glucose level

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 12 - The smallest bone of a human body is …

Answer : A

Explanation

Stapes is found in the middle of the ear.

Q 13 - Carbohydrate stored in animals as ………

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 14 - The overdose of …………… causes liver damage.

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Q 15 - Arthritis is …

A - Inflammation of joints

B - A respiratory disorder

C - An abnormal growth of body cells

D - Periodic loss of consciousness

Answer : A

Explanation

Arthritis is the problem that normally affects joints.

Q 16 - Which among the following is comparatively less harmful to the environment and does not have global impact?

Answer : D

Explanation

The chemical formula of methane is CH4.

Q 17 - The term Fauna refers:

Answer : B

Explanation

Two kingdoms that is plant kingdom is known as flora and the animal kingdom is known as fauna.

Q 18 - The muscles that help to shape the sounds of our speech are known as ……

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 19 - Consider the following statements:

1. Chromosomes are composed of DNA.

2. Chromosomes carry genetic information.

Choose the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 20 - Influenza is …

A - A water-borne disease

B - Caused by contaminated food

C - Caused by skin injury

D - An air-borne disease

Answer : D

Explanation

Tuberculosis and influenza are the air-borne diseases.

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