Multiple Choice Questions

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The given figure shows L.S of the seed of maize. What do A, B, C and D represent?

  • A : endosperm, B : scutellum, C : plumule, D : coleoptile

  • A : scutellum, B : pericarp, C : radicle, D : coleoptile

  • A : endosperm, B : scutellum, C : radicle, D : coleorrhiza

  • A : scutellum, B : pericarp, C : plumule, D : coleorrhiza


C.

A : endosperm, B : scutellum, C : radicle, D : coleorrhiza

Endosperm is a tissue produced inside the seeds of most of the flowering plants following fertilization. It surrounds the embryo and provides nutrition in the form of starch.

Scutellum is a small structure shaped like a shield. It is also a modified cotyledon in the embryo of a grass seed.

Radicle is the part of a plant embryo that develops into the primary root.

Coleorhiza is a sheath protecting the root of a germinating grass or cereal grain.


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CD-4 receptor is associated with

  • AIDS

  • Cancer

  • Malaria

  • Pneumonia


Which animal has the longest gestation period?

  • Shark

  • Walrus

  • Elephant

  • Dog


Select the correct statement.

  • Acetobacter aceti produces citric acid

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used as clot buster

  • Penicillium notatum restrict the growth of Staphylococci

  • Methanogens are found in aerobic conditions


Which of the following is a correct match between crop, variety and resistance to diseases?

  • Crop Variety Resistance to diseases
    Wheat Himgiri White rust
  • Brassica Pusa sadabahar Black rot
  • Cowpea Pusa komal Bacterial blight
  • Chilli Pusa swarnim Chilly mosaic virus

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Which of the following is correct?

  • All fungi are filamentous.

  • Transfer of DNA from one bacteria to another bacteria cannot take place

  • Virus cannot have both DNA and RNA

  • Protists reproduce asexually only


What is a plasmid?

  • Bacterial, linear, dsDNA

  • Extrachromosomal linear RNA

  • Extrachromosomal circular dsDNA

  • Autonomously replicating circular RNA


The concept of chemical evolution is based on

  • interaction of water, air and clay under intense heat

  • effect of solar radiation on chemicals

  • possible origin of life by combination of chemicals under suitable environmental conditions

  • crystallization of chemicals


What do A, B, C and D represent?

  • A- Infundibulum; B- Fertilization; C- Myometrium; D- Morula

  • A- Infundibulum; B- Fertilization; C- Endometrium; D- Blastocyst

  • A- Isthmus; B- Fertilization; C- Myometrium; D- Blastocyst

  • A- Isthmus; B- Fertilization; C- Endometrium; D- Morula


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Which of the following diseases is also called Christmas disease?

  • Sickle-cell anaemia

  • Haemoglobinuria

  • Myocardial infarction

  • Haemophilia- B