Biology · General Science · NDA
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
1
Which of the following statements regarding animal cell membrane is correct?
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Which of the following is not a part of compound microscope?
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence in increasing complexity?
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4
Consider the following cell types :
1. Monocyte
2. Chondrocyte
3. Basophil
4. Lymphocyte
How many of the above belong to animal cell types?
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5
In the human digestive system, which one among the following is the role of the pancreas?
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6
Consider the following statements :
1. DNA replication takes place when chromatin is opened up.
2. Chromatin organises itself into rod-shaped chromosomes before cell division.
3. Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes have the same process for cell division.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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7
Human body works in the pH range of :
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8
Leaves of most plants appear green because the chlorophyll present in it :
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In most prokaryotes, the chromosome number is:
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Bacterial DNA is referred to as naked because it is not associated with:
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11
Which one among the following cells produces antibodies against a foreign antigen?
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12
The green plants in a terrestrial eco-system absorbs sunlight that falls on their leaves and convert it into food energy. The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by all green plants for the process of photosynthesis is about
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The two important features of sexual reproduction in higher organisms that create genetic diversity in offspring are
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Eukaryotic cells are much more complex as compared to prokaryotes. Which one of the following structures is exclusively present in a eukaryotic cell?
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15
An important cause of tooth decay by the bacterium Streptococcus mutans is because of their ability to attach to teeth surface by producing slime layer from
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16
In angiosperms, pollen grain germinates to produce two male gametes. Which one of the following functions is carried out by these gametes?
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In a sexually reproducing organism, which one of the following statements is appropriate both for the parent and offspring?
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18
Relationship between a flower and honey-bee will help the flower for/in
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Which one of the following is NOT a requirement for photosynthesis?
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In flowering plants, DNA content of the parent plant gets halved during
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence during sexual reproduction in Angiosperms?
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Which one of the following combina- tions of events represents the correct sequence during reproduction in flowering plants?
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23
Consider the following statements regarding cell wall composition :
1. Bacterial cell wall is made of peptidoglycan.
2. Fungal cell wall is made of cellulose.
3. Animals lack cell wall and have extracellular matrix made up of sugar and proteins.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Which one of the following structures is not present in a prokaryotic cell?
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In a plant cell, which one of the following contains their own DNA?
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One advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that it helps species to survive over long evolutionary time. This is because sexual reproduction produces :
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27
Which one of the following structures or components is not always present in living cells?
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28
Browning of the chopped apple can be minimized by :
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29
Among the following, which is not the correct method for keeping the curd?
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30
Organisms capable of using CO2 as principal carbon source are called:
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31
When yeast cells are O2 starved, fermentation serves as the source of energy. This results in the production of:
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During a laboratory experiment, a student immerses epidermal leaf peel in a hypertonic solution. After some time, the student examined the cells under a microscope and observed that:
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33
Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of fungi?
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Which one of the following statements about bryophytes is not correct?
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35
The transfer of electrical signals by nerve cells in human body is enabled by
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Which one of the following hormones increases the heartbeat in mammals?
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The digestion of fat in human intestine is performed by
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Which one of the following statements about animal cells and plant cells is correct?
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Lymph is a tissue fluid present in intercellular spaces. It resembles to
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The breakdown of glucose in cytoplasm results in the formation of
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The protein-digesting enzyme secreted by the stomach wall in case of mammals is called
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Which one of the following will be resulted when an animal cell is surrounded by a medium with lower concentration of water?
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The digestive enzymes are present in
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After fertilization, the fruit and the seed are produced by
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The part of the human ear that converts the pressure variations associated with audible sound waves to electrical signals is
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46
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently categorized the Red Sanders (Red Sandalwood) into
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47
Which of the following statements about living and non-living being is/are correct?
1. While living being can demonstrate growth and repair, non-living being cannot.
2. While living being demonstrates metabolic processes, non-living being does not.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Which one of the following plant plastids stores starch, oil and protein granules?
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49
Which one of the following statements about vacuoles' is not correct?
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50
In aquatic plants, large air sacs give them buoyancy effects. These sacs are surrounded by which one of the following types of tissues?
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51
Which one of the following belongs to 'Pisces'?
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Which one of the following groups is called 'amphibians of plant kingdom'?
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Which one of the following is caused by a bacterial pathogen?
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54
Which one of the following is the mechanism of action of oral contraceptive pills?
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Which one of the following plants has unisexual flowers?
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A cell is unable to synthesize lipids. Which of its cell organelles might be defective?
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If human blood is placed in a 2% detergent solution, what will happen to the RBC?
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The major source of vitamins and minerals for vegetarians is
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Keppel Island is completely bleached mainly due to the expansion of
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During seed germination, the part of the embryo which grows into root is
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In a typical flower, germinating pollen grains pass through several parts of the gynoecium before they reach the ovule. A list of the parts of gynoecium is given below in different combinations. Choose the combination that represents the correct sequence of pollen tube pathway/journey:
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Movement of materials to different parts of cytoplasm and nucleus is generally carried out by
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In mitochondria, ATP synthesizing chemical reaction take place in the
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Squamous epithelial cells are found in the inner lining of
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Transformation of meristematic cells into specific permanent tissues occurs by the process of
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The gaseous product of a process in plants is a requirement for another vital process that releases energy. Given below are four combinations of the process and product. Identify the correct answer.
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In a dicot pot herb, vaseline/vegetable oil was applied on the upper surface of one leaf (Experimental leaf 1) and on the lower surface of another leaf (Experimental leaf 2). Vaseline/Vegetable oil was not applied to the control leaf. The plant was deliberately not watered for several days. Which leaf will dry up last?
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