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This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Are chemosynthetic bacteria autotrophic or heterotrophic? |
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Answer» Are chemosynthetic bacteria autotrophic or heterotrophic? |
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Immediately after ovulation, the mammalian egg is covered by which membrane? |
| Answer» Immediately after ovulation, the mammalian egg is covered by which membrane? | |
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Which of the following is the unit of immune system? |
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Answer» Which of the following is the unit of immune system? |
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Parkinson’s disease is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter _________. |
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Answer» Parkinson’s disease is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter _________. |
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The main function of Henle's loop is |
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Answer» The main function of Henle's loop is |
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Indian rhinoceros are protected in |
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Answer» Indian rhinoceros are protected in |
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The correct floral formula of chilli is |
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Answer» The correct floral formula of chilli is |
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Fatty acids, if esterified with an alcohol of high molecular weight, instead of glycerol, the resulting compound will be _____. |
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Answer» Fatty acids, if esterified with an alcohol of high molecular weight, instead of glycerol, the resulting compound will be _____. |
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All organisms belonging to the following kingdoms have cell wall I. Monera II. Protista III. Fungi IV. Plantae |
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Answer» All organisms belonging to the following kingdoms have cell wall I. Monera II. Protista III. Fungi IV. Plantae |
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Identify a - d in the above figure |
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Answer» Identify a - d in the above figure
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Hormone stimulating bone marrow to produce RBCs , ‘Erythropoietin’ is secreted by |
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Answer» Hormone stimulating bone marrow to produce RBCs , ‘Erythropoietin’ is secreted by |
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Which of the following statements regarding krebs cycle is not true? |
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Answer» Which of the following statements regarding krebs cycle is not true? |
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Humans are aerobic in nature,that means they can live only in the presence of oxygen,. But few microorganisms exist in anaerobic conditions,that means they can live with out oxygen.. Then why can't we insert the desired gene of that microorganisms into humans using biotechnology... If we do so,then human can easily stay without oxygen? |
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Answer» Humans are aerobic in nature,that means they can live only in the presence of oxygen,. But few microorganisms exist in anaerobic conditions,that means they can live with out oxygen.. Then why can't we insert the desired gene of that microorganisms into humans using biotechnology... If we do so,then human can easily stay without oxygen? |
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Out of the four curvatures in the vertebral column, name the primary and secondary curvatures |
| Answer» Out of the four curvatures in the vertebral column, name the primary and secondary curvatures | |
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A transverse section of the trunk of a tree shows concentric rings which are known as growth rings. How are these rings formed? What is the significance of these rings? |
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Answer» A transverse section of the trunk of a tree shows concentric rings which are known as growth rings. How are these rings formed? What is the significance of these rings? |
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ATPase of the muscle is located in (a) actinin (b) troponin (c) myosin (d) actin |
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Answer» ATPase of the muscle is located in (a) actinin (b) troponin (c) myosin (d) actin |
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What is the significance of the G0 phase? |
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Answer» What is the significance of the G0 phase? |
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What is the role of relaxin? |
| Answer» What is the role of relaxin? | |
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What is oblique fission ? |
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Answer» What is oblique fission ? |
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What is the process exhibited by cryptogams as part of their reproductive cycle that enables them to stabilise chromosomal number required ? |
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Answer» What is the process exhibited by cryptogams as part of their reproductive cycle that enables them to stabilise chromosomal number required ? |
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Conjoint, collateral, open and endarch vascular bundles are found in: |
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Answer» Conjoint, collateral, open and endarch vascular bundles are found in: |
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| 22. |
ZIFT involves transfer of ___. |
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Answer» ZIFT involves transfer of ___. |
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Which is mismatched |
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Answer» Which is mismatched |
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Ovulation occurs - |
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Answer» Ovulation occurs - |
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Explain the law of dominance and explain the law of segregation giving examples of both.. |
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Answer» Explain the law of dominance and explain the law of segregation giving examples of both.. |
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If the solubility of a substance decreases on cooling, the warm kheer should taste sweeter when cooled because the mixture will become saturated. However, the kheer tastes sweeter when it is warm. Please explain |
| Answer» If the solubility of a substance decreases on cooling, the warm kheer should taste sweeter when cooled because the mixture will become saturated. However, the kheer tastes sweeter when it is warm. Please explain | |
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"Large scale cultivation of Spirulina is highly advantageous for human population." Explain giving two reasons. [2] |
| Answer» "Large scale cultivation of Spirulina is highly advantageous for human population." Explain giving two reasons. [2] | |
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Give a schematic representation of the transformation of a pro-insulin to insulin. [2 Marks] |
| Answer» Give a schematic representation of the transformation of a pro-insulin to insulin. [2 Marks] | |
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The cuticle is the waxy layer secreted by the: |
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Answer» The cuticle is the waxy layer secreted by the: |
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How can you differentiate between the free central and axile placentation? |
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Answer» How can you differentiate between the free central and axile placentation? |
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Is kangaroo oviparous or viviparous?? |
| Answer» Is kangaroo oviparous or viviparous?? | |
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What is the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration |
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Answer» What is the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration |
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Q11. Consider the following statements about Waste Management: 1. Inadequate waste management can cause pollution, growth and multiplication of vectors like insects and rodents. 2. Biomedical waste is any kind of waste containing infectious (or potentially infectious) materials Which of the statements are correct? |
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Answer» Q11. Consider the following statements about Waste Management: 1. Inadequate waste management can cause pollution, growth and multiplication of vectors like insects and rodents. 2. Biomedical waste is any kind of waste containing infectious (or potentially infectious) materials Which of the statements are correct? |
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Wings of a bat and arms of a human are homologous whereas wings of bat and wings of butterfly are analogous. Justify. [2 marks] |
| Answer» Wings of a bat and arms of a human are homologous whereas wings of bat and wings of butterfly are analogous. Justify. [2 marks] | |
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Name the following: i) Asexual reproductive structures of Hydra. ii) Vegetative propagules of Agave. iii)The plant that flowers once in twelve years. |
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Answer» Name the following: i) Asexual reproductive structures of Hydra. |
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Each step of a food chain represents: |
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Answer» Each step of a food chain represents: |
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Name two actively transported substances in glomerular filtrate. |
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Answer» Name two actively transported substances in glomerular filtrate. |
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Human beings give birth to babies and feed on their mother's milk. Therefore they belong to _______ category. |
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Answer» Human beings give birth to babies and feed on their mother's milk. Therefore they belong to _______ category. |
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Why does a plant produce large number of seeds |
| Answer» Why does a plant produce large number of seeds | |
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What is the difference between phylogeny and systematics? |
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Answer» What is the difference between phylogeny and systematics? |
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Importance of latin and greek in biology . ( 40 marks |
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Answer» Importance of latin and greek in biology . ( 40 marks |
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We know that a haploid parent reproduces by mitosis. Does it mean that meiosis can never occur in it? (I hope this is a very foolish question but I'm confused!!) |
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Answer» We know that a haploid parent reproduces by mitosis. Does it mean that meiosis can never occur in it? (I hope this is a very foolish question but I'm confused!!) |
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In a population, if the rate of addition of new members is higher than the rate of individuals lost, it shows: |
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Answer» In a population, if the rate of addition of new members is higher than the rate of individuals lost, it shows: |
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Fibres are likely to be absent in (a) secondary phloem (b) secondary xylem (c) primary phloem (d) leaves |
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Answer» Fibres are likely to be absent in (a) secondary phloem (b) secondary xylem (c) primary phloem (d) leaves |
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What happens when population grows at a much faster rate than resources? |
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Answer» What happens when population grows at a much faster rate than resources? |
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True statement regarding glycolysis is A. No oxygen is used in this process B. Glycolysis does not occur in yeast C. No ATP is formed D. Glycolysis occurs in cytoplasm |
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Answer» True statement regarding glycolysis is A. No oxygen is used in this process B. Glycolysis does not occur in yeast C. No ATP is formed D. Glycolysis occurs in cytoplasm |
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___ buds help in vegetative propagation of Solanum tuberosum. |
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Mutations can be induced by |
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Answer» Mutations can be induced by |
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Succinate + FAD gives rise to _______. |
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Answer» Succinate + FAD gives rise to _______. |
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The outermost and innermost layers of anther wall are respectively |
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Answer» The outermost and innermost layers of anther wall are respectively |
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