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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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Biodiversity hot spots are: |
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Answer» Biodiversity hot spots are: |
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The symptom of goiter is ________. |
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Answer» The symptom of goiter is ________. |
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Why do plant cells not have lysosomes? |
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Answer» Why do plant cells not have lysosomes? |
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Which of the following is not a primary sexual characteristic in females ? (a) fallopian tubes (b) ovaries (c) seminal vesicles (d) vagina |
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Answer» Which of the following is not a primary sexual characteristic in females ? (a) fallopian tubes (b) ovaries (c) seminal vesicles (d) vagina |
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The cell organelle in animals which contains its own DNA, other than the nucleus is __ |
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Answer» The cell organelle in animals which contains its own DNA, other than the nucleus is |
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Give some examples of protozoan disease |
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Answer» Give some examples of protozoan disease |
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What are the usefulness of microbes in industries |
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Answer» What are the usefulness of microbes in industries |
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Calcitonin is one of the hormones secreted by the ___ gland. |
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Answer» Calcitonin is one of the hormones secreted by the ___ gland. |
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Which is the living substance of the cell ? |
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Answer» Which is the living substance of the cell ? |
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Louis Pasteur developed vaccine against which of the following diseases? |
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Answer» Louis Pasteur developed vaccine against which of the following diseases? |
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The cell in a living organism is the basic structural unit . Give reasons. |
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Answer» The cell in a living organism is the basic structural unit . Give reasons. |
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A female has swelling in her neck and she has protruded eye balls. She is suffering from |
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Answer» A female has swelling in her neck and she has protruded eye balls. She is suffering from |
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Which hormone regulates the secretion of adrenal gland |
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Answer» Which hormone regulates the secretion of adrenal gland |
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Which is the smallest cell? |
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Answer» Which is the smallest cell? |
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Define manure. What are the advantages of manure ? |
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Answer» Define manure. What are the advantages of manure ? |
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Which of the following is a mis-matched pair ? (a) adrenaline : pituitary gland (b) estrogen : ovary (c) pancreas : insulin (d) testosterone : testis |
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Answer» Which of the following is a mis-matched pair ? (a) adrenaline : pituitary gland (b) estrogen : ovary (c) pancreas : insulin (d) testosterone : testis |
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Who discovered ‘vaccine’ for the first time? |
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Answer» Who discovered ‘vaccine’ for the first time? |
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Name the following branches of biology (a) Application of biological processes in technologies. (b) Science of growing fruits and vegetables. (c) Study of prehistoric forms of life. (d) Study of causes of immunity (resistance to or defence against diseases). (e) Study of fishes. |
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Answer» Name the following branches of biology |
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Which of the following techniques describes capture fishing? |
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Answer» Which of the following techniques describes capture fishing? |
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In pisciculture, goldfish and guppy are reared for |
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Answer» In pisciculture, goldfish and guppy are reared for |
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Find the correct match of the columns. Element supplied by fertilizer Example of fertilizers. (i) Nitrogen (a) Super phosphate (ii) Phosphorus (b) Potash (iii) Potassium (c) Urea |
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Answer» Find the correct match of the columns. Element supplied by fertilizer Example of fertilizers. (i) Nitrogen (a) Super phosphate |
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Name the friendly microbes? |
| Answer» Name the friendly microbes? | |
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Identify the uncountable noun in the sentence. The women husked wheat during the day and cooked for their families at night. |
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Answer» Identify the uncountable noun in the sentence. The women husked wheat during the day and cooked for their families at night. |
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An association between two individuals or populations where both benefit and neither can survive without the other is: |
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Answer» An association between two individuals or populations where both benefit and neither can survive without the other is: |
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Give a short account of biofertilizers. |
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Answer» Give a short account of biofertilizers. |
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___ is always added to pickles to preserve it for a long time. |
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The mode of nutrition found in the plant Indian Pipe. |
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Answer» The mode of nutrition found in the plant Indian Pipe. |
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The yellowish fluid secreted by the mother during her initial days of lactation is called: [1] Oxytocin Colostrum Serum Plasma |
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Answer» The yellowish fluid secreted by the mother during her initial days of lactation is called: [1]
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Choose the option that best describes the direction of flow of water in the plants. |
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Answer» Choose the option that best describes the direction of flow of water in the plants. |
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What are transposones? What is physarum? Can you explain more about slime moulds? |
| Answer» What are transposones? What is physarum? Can you explain more about slime moulds? | |
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In __ (broadcasting/seed drilling) method, an iron drill is used to sow the seeds. |
Answer» In 
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Which of the following nutrients is needed for protecting our body against diseases? |
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Answer» Which of the following nutrients is needed for protecting our body against diseases? |
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Fiction of cell wall |
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Answer» Fiction of cell wall |
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Is brain an effective organ? If false give reason. |
| Answer» Is brain an effective organ? If false give reason. | |
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(a) What is meant by fermentation ? Name the scientist who discoverd fermetation. (b) Which micro-organisms help in cleaning the environment ? |
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Answer» (a) What is meant by fermentation ? Name the scientist who discoverd fermetation. (b) Which micro-organisms help in cleaning the environment ? |
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The production of fish on a large scale by farming fish culture in fish nurseries is called |
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Answer» The production of fish on a large scale by farming fish culture in fish nurseries is called |
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are NOT true for the taxonomic rank of the species? |
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Answer» Which of the following statement(s) is/are NOT true for the taxonomic rank of the species? |
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Reproduction is essential for living organisms in order to : (a) keep the individual organism alive (b) fulfil their energy requirements (c) maintain growth (d) continue the species for ever |
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Answer» Reproduction is essential for living organisms in order to : (a) keep the individual organism alive (b) fulfil their energy requirements (c) maintain growth (d) continue the species for ever |
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What is the advantage of using green manures like legumes and clover? |
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Answer» What is the advantage of using green manures like legumes and clover? |
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The production of seedless varieties of fruits such as grapes, pomegranate, etc. is due to the phenomenon of ___. |
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Answer» The production of seedless varieties of fruits such as grapes, pomegranate, etc. is due to the phenomenon of |
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Organisms come together to form which upper level of organisation? |
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Answer» Organisms come together to form which upper level of organisation? |
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Name two food items which are prevented by sun drying methods in our home? |
| Answer» Name two food items which are prevented by sun drying methods in our home? | |
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___ are pores in the leaf that allow gas exchange in the plant. |
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Budding is usually seen in |
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Answer» Budding is usually seen in |
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how we get vitamin d from sunlight? |
| Answer» how we get vitamin d from sunlight? | |
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What type of reproduction takes place in hens and butterflies |
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Answer» What type of reproduction takes place in hens and butterflies |
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After harvesting, ___ is to be done to get the grains of wheat. |
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Answer» After harvesting, |
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Hens and frogs both are viviparous but they show different types of fertilisation. Why? Explain giving suitable reason |
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Answer» Hens and frogs both are viviparous but they show different types of fertilisation. Why? Explain giving suitable reason |
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The life span of RBCs is |
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Answer» The life span of RBCs is |
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Male and female cockroach differ due to the presence or absence of |
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Answer» Male and female cockroach differ due to the presence or absence of |
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