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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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What are the differences between amphibians and reptiles? |
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Answer» Amphibians need water to lay eggs and fertilization is external. Reptilians do not need water to lay eggs and fertilization is internal. Amphibians use both skin and lungs for breathing. Reptilians breathe through lungs only. |
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What are the differences between animals belonging to the Aves group and those in the Mammalia group? |
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Answer» Birds lay eggs. They have feathers which covered the body and two forelimbs are modified for flight. But mammals have mammary glands for the production of milk to nourish their young. The skin has hairs as well as sweat and oil glands. Most mammals familiar to us produce live young ones. However, a few of them, like the platypus and the echidna lay eggs. Thus there is difference between Aves and mamalia. |
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The book ‘Systema Naturae’ was written by: A. Linnaeus B. Haeckel C. Whittaker D. Robert Brown |
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Answer» The book 'Systema Naturae' was written by Carolus Linnaeus in 1735. The book marked the beginning of zoological nomenclature. |
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What is called insertion pointer? |
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Answer» The work space is the blank area which is used to type the content of the file. A flashing vertical bar appears at the beginning of the screen which is called as “Insertion pointer”. |
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When using Tab key in OpenOffice writer by default moving insertion point is:(a) 1 inch(b) 1/4 inch(c) 1/2 inch(d) 2 inch |
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Answer» Correct answer is (c) 1/2 inch |
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The key is used toggle between Insertion mode and overwritten mode:(a) Insert key(b) Home key(c) Shift key(d) Ctrl key |
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Answer» Correct answer is (a) Insert key |
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What are the differences between amphibians and reptiles? |
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Answer» Amphibians are found both in water and on land. They have mucus glands in the skin. Respiration is through either gills or lungs. In this way amphibians and reptiles differ. |
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Match the following:Group – AGroup – B1) Jointed legsA) Notochord in its life stage2) DiploblasticB) Echinoderms3) Spiny skinnedC) Arthropods4) Round wormsD) Coelenterates5) ProtochordatesE) NematodesF) PoriferaG) Platyhelminthes |
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The animals having two-chambered heart belongs to the class? A. Amphibia B. Reptilia C. Pisces D. Aves |
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Answer» Fishes have two-chambered heart, the upper one is the auricle whereas the lower one is the ventricle. From the body the deoxygenated blood is carried to the auricle then from here it is transported to the ventricle and then to the gills for oxygenation. |
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Which key is used to delete the character right of the insertion pointer?(a) Backspace key(b) Delete key(c) Shift key(d) Home key |
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Answer» Correct answer is (b) Delete key |
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Which key is used to delete the character left of the insertion pointer?(a) Backspace key(b) Delete key(c) Shift key(d) Home key |
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Answer» Correct answer is (a) Backspace key |
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In taxonomic hierarchy family comes between: A. Class and Order B. Order and Genus C. Genus and Species D. Division and Class |
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Answer» The hierarchy is as follows
So we can clearly see that the taxonomic hierarchy family comes between order and genus. |
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Choose the correct matching from the following.List – AList – B1) Diploblastica) Echinodermata2) Spiny skinnedb) Arthropoda3) Jointed legsc) PoriferaA) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c B) 1 – a, 2 – c, 3 – b C) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – bD) 1 – b, 2 – c, 3 – a |
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Answer» C) 1 – c, 2 – a, 3 – b |
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I am an oyster. I produce pears. Which phylum do I belong to ? A) Arthropoda B) Annelida C) Mollusca D) Echinodermata |
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Answer» Correct option is C) Mollusca |
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I am a crocodile. I have 4 chambered heart. Which phylum do I belong to? A) Mammal B) Pisces C) AmphibiaD) Reptelia |
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Answer» Correct option is D) Reptelia |
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Amphibians do not have the following: A. Three chambered heart B. Gills or lungs C. Scales D. Mucus glands |
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Answer» Amphibians such as frogs, toads or salamanders have a three chambered heart (having two auricles and one ventricle), mucus glands which make the body slimy and gills or lungs present for respiration. Scales are absent in amphibians. |
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Mucus glands in the skin and three chambered heart are seen in A) Aves B) Pisces C) Reptilia D) Amphibia |
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Answer» Correct option is D) Amphibia |
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What are viviparous animals? |
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Answer» Animals giving birth to young ones are called viviparous animals. Living organisms which are directly giving birth to young ones are called as viviparous animals. |
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The animals which can live both on land and water ……………. A) Pisces B) Reptiles C) Aves D) Amphibians |
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Answer» D) Amphibians |
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How do poriferan animals differ from coelenterate animals. |
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Answer» Poriferan have holes or pores all over the body. These animals are covered with a hard outside layer or skeleton. In this way poriferan animals differ from coelenterale animals. |
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“Seed leaves” are – A) Perisperm B) Endosperm C) Radicle D) Cotyledons |
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Answer» D) Cotyledons |
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What arrangements are made to save people from floods? |
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Answer» At the time of flood, the officials of the tehsil and police officers reach the place to observe the situation. They shift all the flood victims to the relief camps and inns nearby. Due to the shortage of space, temporary shelters are arranged in the tents. Policemen searche for people who get carried away with the flowing water. Ambulance commutes continuously, taking the injured flood victims. The food items, medicines etc. are provided by the NGOs and administration among the affected people. |
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Scorpions, spiders belongs to which phylum? |
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Answer» The correct answer is Arthropoda. Spiders, centipedes, mites, crabs, ticks, lobsters, scorpions, shrimp, are some of the animals found in phylum arthropoda. |
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Name the phylum that spider belongs to. |
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Answer» Arthropoda is the phylum that spider belongs to. |
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Name the phylum that Hydra belongs to. |
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Answer» Cnidaria is the phylum that Hydra belongs to. |
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Write similarities between plants and animals. |
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Name two animals that live in water. |
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Answer» Whale, Platypus, Dolphins, etc. |
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What are the differences between Poriferan animals and Coelenterate animals? |
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Calcium carbonate structures from the skeleton of A) Echinodermata B) Mollusca C) Protochordata D) Nematoda |
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Answer» Correct option is B) Mollusca |
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Give two examples of Gymnosperms. |
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Answer» Cycas, Pine is two examples of Gymnosperms. |
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Plants having two seed leaves are called A) Dicotyledons B) Monocotyledons C) Protista D) Monera |
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Answer» A) Dicotyledons |
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Name the phylum that sponges belongs to. |
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Answer» The correct answer is Porifera. phylum Porifera. |
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What are the uses of Arthropod animals? |
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Answer» Arthropods help in pollination, honey collection, silk industry, and in preparation of Lac. |
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Charak and Sushrut has classified plants on the basis of A) Economic importance B) Medical importance C) Yield of Timber D) Flower structure |
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Answer» B) Medical importance |
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The following plants are classified based on seed coat: A) Gymnosperms – Angiosperms B) Bryophyta – Pteridophyta C) Gymnosperms – Bryophyta D) Angiosperms – Pteridophyta |
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Answer» A) Gymnosperms – Angiosperms |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about sponges ? A) Their body is made up of two layersB) They have the water vascular system C) They have numerous micropores on their body D) They have a cavity in the body |
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Answer» B) They have the water vascular system |
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Which of these is the largest living invertebrate phylum ? A) Echinodermata B) Arthropoda C) Annelida D) Mollusca |
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Answer» B) Arthropoda |
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How are living things classified? |
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According to the following information answer the following questions.1) On what basis the plants are classified? 2) How do we call the plants that seeds are in fruits? 3) To which plants early root system were formed. 4) Give some examples to monocots. |
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Answer» 1. Basing on flowering/non-flowering and seed bearing/non-seed bearing. 2. Angiosperm plants 3. Pteredophyta 4. Paddy, Wheat |
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Plants and animals are classified in a systematic way to study. Identify the correct sequence in the classification of living things. A) Phylum, kingdom, class, family, order, genus and species B) Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, species and genus C) Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and speciesD) Kingdom, phylum, class, family, order, species and genus |
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Answer» C) Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species |
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Which protects the flower at bud stage? A) Stamen B) Stigma C) Petals D) Sepals |
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Answer» Correct option is D) Sepals |
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Fusion of male and female gametes is called(a) Pollination(b) Fertilization(c) Budding(d) Spore |
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Answer» (b) Fertilization |
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The process of fusion of the male and the female gametes is called (i) fertilisation (ii) pollination (iii) reproduction (iv) seed formation |
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Answer» (i) fertilisation |
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b) The process of fusion of the male and the female gametes is called(i) fertilisation (ii) pollination(iii) reproduction (iv) seed formation |
| Answer» (b) The process of fusion of the male and the female gametes is called (i) fertilisation. | |
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The level of classification among plants depend on A) Whether the plant body has well differentiated distinct parts B) Whether the plant body has vascular tissue C) Ability to bear seeds and whether the seeds are enclosed within fruits D) All |
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Answer» Correct option is D) All |
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The following called fertilization A) Fusion of male and female parts B) Fusion of stamen and style C) Fusion of sepals and petals D) Fusion of ovule and ovary |
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Answer» A) Fusion of male and female parts |
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What are the different techniques of water harvesting? |
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Answer» Water harvesting is an old practice. Water harvesting techniques depends on the location where it is to be used. Some of them are listed below: ● Khadins, Tanks and Nadis in Rajasthan. ● Bhandaras and Tals in Maharashtra. ● Ahars and Pynes in Bihar. ● Bhundhis in MP and UP. ● Kulhs in Himachal Pradesh. ● Ponds in Jammu region. ● Eris (tanks) in Tamil Nadu. ● Surangams in Kerala. ● Kattas in Karnataka. Purpose or rainwater harvesting is not only to hold rainwater but also to recharge groundwater. |
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Consider the following system of water harvestingWhich of the following systems is depicted by the given figure? A. Kulh system B. Khadin system C. Tals D. Both (b) and (c) |
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Answer» Khadin system is the ancient water harvesting in Rajasthan. These water storage structures still in use today. These harvesting techniques are highly locale specific and the benefits are also localized. Giving people control over their local water resources ensures that mismanagement and over-exploitation of these resources are reduced or removed. |
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What is water harvesting? Write any two advantages of it. |
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Answer» Water harvesting is a method of holding rainwater on the surface of the earth, to make it collected under the ground, so as to renew groundwater. The two advantages of water harvesting: (a) Giving people control over there local water resources to ensure that overexploitation of water resources will be reduced. (b) The water stored in the ground provide moisture for the growth of the vegetation over a wide area and is protected from human contamination. |
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Describe briefly the Khadin' system of rainwater harvesting practiced in Rajasthan. |
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Answer» ● The khadin system is based on the principle of harvesting rainwater on farmland and subsequent use of this water-saturated land for crop production. ● A khadin is also called a dhora is traditional construction designed to harvest surface runoff water for agriculture. ● Khadin is first designed by the Paliwal Brahmins of Jaisalmer, western Rajasthan in the 15th century. ● Its main feature is a very long (100-300 m) earthen embankment built across the lower hill slopes lying below gravelly uplands. |
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