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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Unidirectional transmission of a nerve impulse through nerve fibre is due to the fact that |
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Answer» Unidirectional transmission of a nerve impulse through nerve fibre is due to the fact that |
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Fungal partners in mycorrhiza are ______ in nature. |
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Answer» Fungal partners in mycorrhiza are ______ in nature. |
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Which of the following steps are involved in downstream processing?I. Large scale productionII. Purification of the productIII. Separation of the productIV. Withdrawal of small volumes of culture periodically |
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Answer» Which of the following steps are involved in downstream processing? I. Large scale production II. Purification of the product III. Separation of the product IV. Withdrawal of small volumes of culture periodically |
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Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the tapetum? |
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Answer» Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the tapetum? |
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Choose the odd pair out. |
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Answer» Choose the odd pair out. |
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Which of the following statements about ecosystems is false? |
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Answer» Which of the following statements about ecosystems is false? |
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The number of organisms in population are added by |
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Answer» The number of organisms in population are added by |
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Blood from pericardial sinus enters the heart of cockroach through: |
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Answer» Blood from pericardial sinus enters the heart of cockroach through: |
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Match the following Column IColumn IIP) SavannaI) Heavy rainfallQ) DesertII) No rainfallR) RainforestIII) Two seasonsS) TaigaIV) Coldest forest biome |
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Answer» Match the following Column IColumn IIP) SavannaI) Heavy rainfallQ) DesertII) No rainfallR) RainforestIII) Two seasonsS) TaigaIV) Coldest forest biome |
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Dumping of large quantities of biodegradable pollutants in a stream, leads to undesirable growth of microorganisms and plankton. This phenomenon is called___. |
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Answer» Dumping of large quantities of biodegradable pollutants in a stream, leads to undesirable growth of microorganisms and plankton. This phenomenon is called |
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Viroids lack: |
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Answer» Viroids lack: |
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Difference between monocot and dicot root is in |
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Answer» Difference between monocot and dicot root is in |
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Animalia and Plantae are examples of: |
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Answer» Animalia and Plantae are examples of: |
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Radial, diarch, exarch vascular bundles occur in |
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Answer» Radial, diarch, exarch vascular bundles occur in |
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Amniocentesis is |
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Answer» Amniocentesis is |
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Genetically engineered bacteria are being used in commercial production of |
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Answer» Genetically engineered bacteria are being used in commercial production of |
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Distance between two linked genes is measured in map units that depict: |
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Answer» Distance between two linked genes is measured in map units that depict: |
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Capsid and capsomeres are the terms used for the |
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Answer» Capsid and capsomeres are the terms used for the |
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________ is the region which houses the foetus. |
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Answer» ________ is the region which houses the foetus. |
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The phenomenon of introducing exogenous DNA into the genome of plant or animal is called _____. |
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Answer» The phenomenon of introducing exogenous DNA into the genome of plant or animal is called _____. |
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Polar bodies develop during the formation of__________ |
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Answer» Polar bodies develop during the formation of__________ |
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The correct sequence of radial movement of water in root is: |
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Answer» The correct sequence of radial movement of water in root is: |
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Double fertilization is exhibited by: |
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Answer» Double fertilization is exhibited by: |
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In an area where DDT had been used extensively, the population of birds declined significantly because: |
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Answer» In an area where DDT had been used extensively, the population of birds declined significantly because: |
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Day neutral plant relates to |
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Answer» Day neutral plant relates to |
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Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucor a piece of bread ?A. Temperature of about 25∘CB. Temperature of about 5∘CC. Relative humidity of about 5%D. Relative humidity of about 95%E. A shady placeF. A brightly illuminated placeChoose the answer from the following options |
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Answer» Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucor a piece of bread ? |
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An interesting modification of flower shape for insect pollination occurs in some orchids. A male insect mistakes the pattern on the orchid flower for the female species and tries to mate with it there by pollinating the flower. This phenomena is called |
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Answer» An interesting modification of flower shape for insect pollination occurs in some orchids. A male insect mistakes the pattern on the orchid flower for the female species and tries to mate with it there by pollinating the flower. This phenomena is called |
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The image given below indicates the interrelationships among the various metabolic pathways. Now identify A to D. |
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Answer» The image given below indicates the interrelationships among the various metabolic pathways. Now identify A to D. |
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Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of the skeletal system may occur due to |
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Answer» Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of the skeletal system may occur due to |
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The plant classification proposed by Bentham and Hooker is a /an |
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Answer» The plant classification proposed by Bentham and Hooker is a /an |
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The nitrogenous bases of DNA are: |
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Answer» The nitrogenous bases of DNA are: |
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Deficiency of micronutrients not only affects the growth of the plants but also its vital functions, such as photosynthetic and mitochondrial electron flow. Among the list given below, which group of three elements will mostly affect, both photosynthetic and mitochondrial electron transport? |
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Answer» Deficiency of micronutrients not only affects the growth of the plants but also its vital functions, such as photosynthetic and mitochondrial electron flow. Among the list given below, which group of three elements will mostly affect, both photosynthetic and mitochondrial electron transport? |
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In non-primate mammals like cow, sheep, rat, dog etc.,cyclical changes occurring during their reproductive phase is called |
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Answer» In non-primate mammals like cow, sheep, rat, dog etc.,cyclical changes occurring during their reproductive phase is called |
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Seive tubes are characterized by |
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Answer» Seive tubes are characterized by |
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Syngamy is more commonly known as - |
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Answer» Syngamy is more commonly known as - |
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When brain cells are starved of oxygen, it can lead to ____. |
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Answer» When brain cells are starved of oxygen, it can lead to ____. |
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Which of the following diseases is not transmitted by a vector? |
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Answer» Which of the following diseases is not transmitted by a vector? |
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Match the following and choose the correct option:A. Simple squamous epithelium1. Ducted glandsB. Simple cuboidal epithelium2. Ductless glandsC. Exocrine glands3. Secretion and absorptionD. Endocrine glands4. Diffusion and osmosis occur |
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A person is having problems with calcium metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly? |
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Answer» A person is having problems with calcium metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly? |
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Identify the wrongly matched pair: |
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Answer» Identify the wrongly matched pair: |
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In the absence of the clotting enzymes due to prostate malfunction, which of the following is not produced? |
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Answer» In the absence of the clotting enzymes due to prostate malfunction, which of the following is not produced? |
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‘Dolly’ was created using the udder cell nucleus from __________ and an enucleated egg cell from ____________ |
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Answer» ‘Dolly’ was created using the udder cell nucleus from __________ and an enucleated egg cell from ____________ |
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Barr body represents |
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Answer» Barr body represents |
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The blood group with only a homozygous genotype and the one with only a heterozygous genotype respectively are |
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Answer» The blood group with only a homozygous genotype and the one with only a heterozygous genotype respectively are |
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Match the following deficiency symptoms with relevant essential elements:Column - IColumn - IIA. Chlorosis1. N, S, MoB. Necrosis2. N, K, S, MoC. Inhibition of cell division3. Ca, Mg, CuD. Delay of flowering4. N, K, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Zn, Mo |
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Answer» Match the following deficiency symptoms with relevant essential elements: Column - IColumn - IIA. Chlorosis1. N, S, MoB. Necrosis2. N, K, S, MoC. Inhibition of cell division3. Ca, Mg, CuD. Delay of flowering4. N, K, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Zn, Mo |
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The sugarcane variety produced through cross between Saccharum officinarum and Saccharum barberi exhibits characters such as |
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Answer» The sugarcane variety produced through cross between Saccharum officinarum and Saccharum barberi exhibits characters such as |
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Who is regarded as the father of genetics? |
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Answer» Who is regarded as the father of genetics? |
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Choose the correct option which best fits with the parts of the female reproductive system given below. |
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Answer» Choose the correct option which best fits with the parts of the female reproductive system given below. |
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Which one of the following elements in plants is not remobilized? |
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Answer» Which one of the following elements in plants is not remobilized? |
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An ideal contraceptive should not be |
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Answer» An ideal contraceptive should not be |
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