Multiple Choice Questions

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Most abundant mineral of animal body is

  • iron (Fe)

  • sodium (Na)

  • potassium (K)

  • calcium (Ca)


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calcium (Ca)

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, with 99% residing in bones and teeth. As a component of hard tissues, calcium fulfills a structural role to maintain body size and act as attachments for musculoskeletal tissues. 99% of human body is composed of 6 elements, ie, Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Calcium and Phosphorus. Other than calcium, rest constitute 0.85% in body.


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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


Lichens are described as indicator of

  • air pollution

  • water pollution

  • soil pollution

  • agriculture productivity


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