Multiple Choice Questions

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Lichens are described as indicator of

  • air pollution

  • water pollution

  • soil pollution

  • agriculture productivity


A.

air pollution

Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a symbiotic association of a fungus with a photosynthetic partner, usually either a green alga or cyanobacterium. Lichens are widespread and may be long-lived. However, many species of lichens are vulnerable to environmental disturbance. It may be useful to scientists in assessing the effects of air pollution, ozone depletion and metal contamination.


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In which type of reactions related to plant photosynthesis peroxisomes are involved?

  • Glycolate cycle

  • Calvin cycle

  • Bacterial photosynthesis

  • Glyoxylate cycle


'Water vascular' system is found in

  • sea-anemone

  • sea-pen

  • sea-cucumber

  • sea-horse


Most abundant mineral of animal body is

  • iron (Fe)

  • sodium (Na)

  • potassium (K)

  • calcium (Ca)


Retrogressive metamorphosis occurs in

  • Hemichordata

  • Cephalochordata

  • Urochordata

  • Vertebrata


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'Organ of Jacobson' helps in

  • touch

  • vision

  • smell

  • hear


Cysticercus stage is formed in

  • Taenia

  • Plasmodium

  • Leishmania

  • Wuchereria


The hormone responsible for 'Fight and Flight' response is

  • adrenalin

  • thyroxin

  • ADH

  • oxytocin


Which of the following is a catadromous fish?

  • Hilsa sp.

  • Mystus sp.

  • Anguilla sp.

  • Channa sp.


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Which of the following animal belongs to class-Crustacea?

  • Cockroach

  • Cyclops

  • Grasshopper

  • Mosquito