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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In a taxonomic key, couplet means |
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Answer» In a taxonomic key, couplet means |
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Cellulose content is high in |
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Answer» Cellulose content is high in |
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During DNA replication process, deoxyribonucleoside triphosphate acts as: |
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Answer» During DNA replication process, deoxyribonucleoside triphosphate acts as: |
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Hand of man, wing of bat and flipper of seal represent: |
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Answer» Hand of man, wing of bat and flipper of seal represent: |
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Which of the following is step II? |
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Answer» Which of the following is step II? |
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Which of these do fungi use, to reproduce? |
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Answer» Which of these do fungi use, to reproduce? |
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Which one of the following statements about the events of non-cyclic photophosphorylation is incorrect? |
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Answer» Which one of the following statements about the events of non-cyclic photophosphorylation is incorrect? |
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Select correct features w.r.t. trichomes in shoot system 1. Unicellular 2. Branched or unbranched 3. Maybe secretory 4. Soft or stiff 5. Helps against transpiration |
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Answer» Select correct features w.r.t. trichomes in shoot system |
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What is the function of touch me not plant ? |
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Answer» What is the function of touch me not plant ? |
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Why low temperature is necessary for spermatogenesis? |
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Answer» Why low temperature is necessary for spermatogenesis? |
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Match the following columns and choose the correct option. ColumnIColumnII(a) Mutation breeding1. Laborious and expensiveprocess to obtain genevariation(b) Selection2. Hybrid vigour can bemaintained for several generations(c) Hybridisation3. Planting a plant in a new locality from its native place(d) Introduction4. Oldest breeding method5. Quick method to obtain gene variation |
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Answer» Match the following columns and choose the correct option. |
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The polyembryony commonly occurs in |
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Answer» The polyembryony commonly occurs in |
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The taxonomic unit ‘Phylum’ in the classification of animals is equivalent to which hierarchical level in the classification of plants. |
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Answer» The taxonomic unit ‘Phylum’ in the classification of animals is equivalent to which hierarchical level in the classification of plants. |
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Which one of the following statement about cytochrome P450 is wrong? |
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Answer» Which one of the following statement about cytochrome P450 is wrong? |
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Synthesis phase in the cell cycle is called so for the synthesis of more of: (a) RNA (b) RNA and proteins (c) DNA (d) Glucose |
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Answer» Synthesis phase in the cell cycle is called so for the synthesis of more of: (b) RNA and proteins (c) DNA (d) Glucose |
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Which technique would you expect to be completely curative in SCID? |
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Answer» Which technique would you expect to be completely curative in SCID? |
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Assertion: The innermost layer of microsporangium is called tapetum. Reason: Tapetum performs the function of protection and help in dehiscence of anther to release pollen grains. |
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Answer» Assertion: The innermost layer of microsporangium is called tapetum. |
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Conventional plant breeding involves |
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Answer» Conventional plant breeding involves |
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Which of the following statements about MHC are correct? |
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Answer» Which of the following statements about MHC are correct? |
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1200 ml volume of air which always remains in the lungs even after forcible expiration is called |
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Answer» 1200 ml volume of air which always remains in the lungs even after forcible expiration is called |
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Perigynous flowers are found in: |
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Answer» Perigynous flowers are found in: |
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MTPs are considered relatively safe during the |
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Answer» MTPs are considered relatively safe during the |
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Adaptive radiation is an example of [1] (a) divergent evolution (b) convergent evolution (c) parallel evolution (d) randomised evolution |
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Answer» Adaptive radiation is an example of [1] (a) divergent evolution (b) convergent evolution (c) parallel evolution (d) randomised evolution |
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Cones of gymnosperms are comparable to__________ of angiosperms from a functional point of view. |
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Answer» Cones of gymnosperms are comparable to__________ of angiosperms from a functional point of view. |
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Guttation is |
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Answer» Guttation is |
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Describe the arrangement of floral members in relation to their insertion on the thalamus? |
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Answer» Describe the arrangement of floral members in relation to their insertion on the thalamus? |
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Middle lamella occurs |
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Answer» Middle lamella occurs |
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Describe how the lac operon operates, both in the presence and absence of an inducer in E.coli. [5] |
| Answer» Describe how the lac operon operates, both in the presence and absence of an inducer in E.coli. [5] | |
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The theory of evolution supported by the experiment conducted by Louis Pasteur is [1 mark] (A) Spontaneous generation theory (B) Life comes only from pre-existing life (C) Abiogenesis of life (D) Big bang theory |
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Answer» The theory of evolution supported by the experiment conducted by Louis Pasteur is [1 mark] (A) Spontaneous generation theory (B) Life comes only from pre-existing life (C) Abiogenesis of life (D) Big bang theory |
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Explain the autoregulatory mechanism of GFR. |
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Answer» Explain the autoregulatory mechanism of GFR. |
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The overall goal of glycolysis, Krebs cycle and electron transport system is the formation of: |
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Answer» The overall goal of glycolysis, Krebs cycle and electron transport system is the formation of: |
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Twelve more ATP molecules are required for glucose formation in C4 palnts because 2 additional ATP molecules are utilized per turn in |
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Answer» Twelve more ATP molecules are required for glucose formation in C4 palnts because 2 additional ATP molecules are utilized per turn in |
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Which of the following is the thickest layer of the ground tissue system? |
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Answer» Which of the following is the thickest layer of the ground tissue system? |
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How many of the following structures are an example of dense connective tissue? Smooth muscle, Fat, Tendon, Ligament, Femur, Patella and Eustachian tube |
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Answer» How many of the following structures are an example of dense connective tissue? |
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Which one of the following is oviparous? (a) Platypus (b) Flying fox (bat) (c) Elephant (d) Whale |
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Answer» Which one of the following is oviparous? (a) Platypus (b) Flying fox (bat) (c) Elephant (d) Whale |
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The erectile tissue forming the bulk of the penis and the clitoris is ________. |
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Answer» The erectile tissue forming the bulk of the penis and the clitoris is ________. |
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Question 15 The eggs of frogs do not have shells for protection, yet they are safe in water. How? |
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Answer» Question 15 The eggs of frogs do not have shells for protection, yet they are safe in water. How? |
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Describe Stigmatic papillae. |
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Answer» Describe Stigmatic papillae. |
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What are the different blood cells? Write the functions of each. [5 MARKS] |
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Answer» What are the different blood cells? Write the functions of each. [5 MARKS] |
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Taq polymerase enzyme is obtained from |
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Answer» Taq polymerase enzyme is obtained from |
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Hybridoma technology is a new biotechnology approach for commercial production of |
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Answer» Hybridoma technology is a new biotechnology approach for commercial production of |
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what if there are more than or less than 46 chromosomes in a body |
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Answer» what if there are more than or less than 46 chromosomes in a body |
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Name the test conducted to confirm Typhoid fever. |
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Answer» Name the test conducted to confirm Typhoid fever. |
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Binary fission is observed in which one of the following figures? |
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Answer» Binary fission is observed in which one of the following figures? |
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What is the name of the process whereby sugar enters sieve tubes by means of active transport? |
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Answer» What is the name of the process whereby sugar enters sieve tubes by means of active transport? |
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On crossing red and white flowered plants, the ratio of red and white flowered plants in F2 generation was 60:20, then on selfing the heterozygous red flowered plants, the ratio of offsprings would be? |
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Answer» On crossing red and white flowered plants, the ratio of red and white flowered plants in F2 generation was 60:20, then on selfing the heterozygous red flowered plants, the ratio of offsprings would be? |
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Which of the following life process is evolved around RNA? OPTIONS 1)Metabolism. 3) Splicing 2)Translation. 4) all of these |
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Answer» Which of the following life process is evolved around RNA? OPTIONS 1)Metabolism. 3) Splicing 2)Translation. 4) all of these |
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When an artery dilates |
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Answer» When an artery dilates |
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A person showing unpredictable moods, outbursts of emotion, quarrelsome behaviourand conflicts with others is suffering from: |
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Answer» A person showing unpredictable moods, outbursts of emotion, quarrelsome behaviourand conflicts with others is suffering from: |
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Mutations which arise suddenly in nature are called |
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Answer» Mutations which arise suddenly in nature are called |
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