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15301.

Enumerate four types of wastes that can be produced in hospital.

Answer»

As per the nomenclature the waste generated includes as follow:

1. General Waste: The waste generated from office, administrative offices, kitchen, laundry and stores. 

2. Sharps: Hypodermic needles, needles attached to tubing, scalpel blades, razor, nails, broken glass pieces, etc. 

3. Infected waste: Equipment and instruments used for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, waste from surgery like tissues and organs removed and autopsy. 

4. Chemical waste: Formaldehyde used for preserving tissues and organs, fixer and developers used in radiology department. Solvents like xylene, acetone, ethanol and methanol used in laboratories.

15302.

A radioactive sample at any instant has its disintegration rate `5000` disintegrations per minute After `5` minutes , the rate is `1250` disintegration per minute. Then , the decay constant (per minute)A. 0.8 ln 2B. 0.4 ln 2C. 0.2 ln 2D. 0.1 ln 2

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`lambda=("log"_e A_1/A_2)/t =("log"_(e) "5000"/"1250")/5` =0.4 In 2
15303.

How increasing of height is both chemical and Physical change?

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It's a physical process because of change in height, weight, as well as the development of other organs and it's a chemical change our brain, undergoes growth and change in response to neuron signal is observed. It is a chemical change because it cannot be reversed whereas physical change can be reversed.

15304.

When a red flowered Antirrhinum plant was crossed with a white flowered Antirrhinum plant, the F1-offspring had pink flowers. Mention (a) the genotype of F1 plant and (b) the reason why it did not bear the parental red or white coloured flowers ? 

Answer»

(a) Rr 

(b) None of the parental allele for colour is dominant or recessive showing incomplete dominance.

15305.

Assertion : The law of independent assortment can be studied by means of dihybrid corss Reason : The law of independent assortment is applicable only to linked genes

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The law of independent assortment states that two factors of each character assort or separate independently of the factors of other characters at the time of gamete formation and get randomly rearranged in the offspring producing both parental and new combinations of traits. The principle of law of independent assortment is applicable to only those factors or genes which are either located distantly on the same chromosome or occur on different chromosomes. Actually, a chromosome bears hundreds of genes. All the genes of factors present on a chromosome are inherited together except when crossing over takes place.
15306.

During the secondary treatment of the primary effluent. How does the significant decrease in BOD occur?

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During the secondary treatment, the aeration allows vigorous growth of useful aerobic microbes into flocs (masses of bacterial cells in association with fungal filaments forming mesh-like structures). As they grow, the microbes consume a major part of the organic matter in the effluent, So BOD is significantly reduced.

15307.

Consider the following statements and arrange in the order of the true/false as given in the codes.`S_1`:The IUPAC name of the compound `[Cr(NH_3)_5(NCS)][ZnCl_4]` is pentaamminethiocyanato-N-chromate(III) tetrachlorozincate (II). `S_2`:`CoSO_4` is paramagnetic and coloured. `S_3`:`[Co(NH_3)_4 (NO_2)_2 NO_3` shows ionisation, linkage and geometrical isomerism. `S_4`:The C-O bond length in the complex `[Fe(CO)_5]` is same as that found in carbon monoxide itself.A. F T T FB. T T T TC. F T T FD. T T T F

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`S_1`:Pentaamminethiocyanato-N-chromium(III) tetrachlorozincate (II).
or
Pentaammineisothiocyanatochromium(III) tetrachlorozincate (II).
`S_2`: In `CoSO_4`, the oxidation state of Co is +2 i.e. `[Ar]^18 3d^7 4s^0` electrons configurations. It has two unpaired electrons so it is paramangetic and coloured.
`S_3:[Co(NH_3)_4(NO_2)_2]NO_3 & [Co(NH_3)_4(NO_2)(NO_3)]NO_2` show ionisation isomerism
`[Co(NH_3)_4(NO_2)_2]NO_3 & [Co(NH_3)_4(NO_2)(ONO)]NO_3` show linkage isomerism
This complex has cis- and trans isomers and the total isomers are 10.
`S_4`:The bond length C-O in CO itself is 1.128, while the bond length in `[Fe(CO)_6]` molecules are 1.15Å on account of synergic interaction between Fe and CO.
15308.

Which of the following molecules or ions may act as a bidenatate ligand ?A. `CO_3^(2-)`B. `NO_3^(-)`C. `CH_3C=N`D. `C_2O_4^(2-)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A,B,D
`CO_3^(2-)` and `NO_3^-` are flexidentate ligands having 1 or 2 donor oxygen atoms
`C_2O_4^(2-)` -2 donor oxygen atoms.
`CH_3C-=N` -1 donor nitrogen atoms
15309.

In patients of hepatic cirrhosis: A. The extent of change in pharmacokinetics of drugs can be predicted from the values of liver function tests B. High doses of furosemide can be safely used C. Metformin is the preferred oral hypoglycaemic D. Disposition of atenolol is not significantly affected

Answer»

D. Disposition of atenolol is not significantly affected

15310.

The elderly patients are relatively intolerant to: A. Digoxin B. Salbutamol C. Propranolol D. Nifedipine

Answer»

The elderly patients are relatively intolerant to Digoxin.

15311.

How will you distinguish between the following isomer pairs? (a). (i). `[Cr(NH_3)_5Br]SO_4` and (ii). `Cr(NH_3)_5(SO_4)]Br` (b). (i). `[Co(H_2O)_6]Cl_3` and (ii) `[Co(H_2O)_5Cl]Cl_2H_2O` (c). (i). `cis[Pt(NH_3)_2Br_2]` and (ii) trans`[Pt(NH_3)_2Br_2]` (d). The two enantiomers of `[CrCl_2(en)_2]^(o+)`

Answer» (a). Isomer (i) gives white ppt. Of `BaSO_4` with `BaCl_2` solution whereas isomer (ii) does not form a precipitate.
(b). The water molecule in isomer (ii) is lost easily on heating whereas the water molecule in isomer (i) are not lost easily, being coordinated to the central atom. Moreover (i) gives 3 moles of `AgCl`, (ii) gives 2 moles of `AgCl` with `AgNO_3`.
(c). cis isomer is (i) has dipole moment, the trans isomer (ii) does not.
(d). One isomer is dextrorotory whereas the other is leavorotatory.
15312.

The following statement is not correct for uremic patients: A. Attainment of steady-state plasma concentration of drugs eliminated through the kidney is hastened B. Pethidine can cause seizures C. Diazepam produces exaggerated CNS depression D. Tetracyclines further raise blood urea level

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A. Attainment of steady-state plasma concentration of drugs eliminated through the kidney is hastened

15313.

Discuss the contribution of Sutton and Boveri by making a comparison between the behaviour of chromosomes and genes during meiosis, to explain Mendel’s Laws.

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  • Chromosomal theory of inheritance was proposed by Walter Sutton and Theodore Boveri (1902). 
  • It states that genes are located in the chromosomes and they segregate and assort independently during meiosis -1 and come together during fertilization along with chromosomes. 
  • Chromosomal theory of Sutton and Boveri explained that chromosomes are the carriers of genes and are the basis for Mendelian segregation and independent assortment. 
  • Chromosomes segregate during gametogenesis due to meiosis like Mendelian factors (Genes). These gametes become haploid; the diploid nature is returned in zygote due to random fertilization. 

They noted that the behavior of Mendelian factors (genes) was parallel to the behavior of chromosomes (Sutton chromosomes) during meiosis as mentioned below. 

1. Both genes and chromosomes occur in pairs. 

2. Both segregate at the time of gamete formation. 

3. Both genes and chromosomes show independent assortment.

15314.

Sutton and Boveri conducted experiments to understand the pattern of inheritance of traits in organisms. Which among the following statements was /were understood as result of experiments by Sutton and Boveri? 1: Genes are located on homologous chromosomes. 2: All genes on the same chromosome are linked. 3: Genes on homologous chromosomes get separated during anaphase of meiotic division. 4: Frequency of gene pairs on the same chromosome is a measure of the distance between the genes. A. only 1 B. only 1 and 3 C. only 2,3 and 4 D. only 1,3 and 4

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B. only 1 and 3 

15315.

Which hormone is released into the blood when its sugar level rises? Name the organ which produces the hormone and describe its effect on blood sugar level. Also name one digestive enzyme that this organ secretes and the function of this enzyme.

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Insulin hormone is released into the blood when its sugar level rises. Pancreas secretes the insulin hormone. The function of insulin hormone is to lower the blood sugar level. Deficiency of insulin hormone in the body causes a disease known as diabetes. Diabetes is characterised by large quantities of sugar in the blood. The insulin hormone controls the metabolism of'sugar. If due to some reason, pancreas does not produce and secrete sufficient amount of insulin into blood, then the sugar level in the blood rises. the high sugar level in the blood can cause many harmful effects to the body of person. The person having severe diabetes are treated by giving injection of insulin. The pancreas secretes pancreatic juice Which contains enzymes like trypsin for digesting proteins, Iipase for breakdown of emulsified lats and amylase for breakdown of starch.

15316.

Column I Column II (a) Ammonotelism(i)Birds(b) Bowman’s capsule(ii)Water reabsorption(c) Micturition(iii)Bony fish(d) Uricotelism(iv)Urinary bladder(d) ADH(v)Renal tubule

Answer»

Column I

Column II

(a)

Ammonotelism

(iii)

Bony fish

(b)

Bowman’s capsule

(v)

Renal tubule

(c)

Micturition

(iv)

Urinary bladder

(d)

Uricotelism

(i)

Birds

(d)

ADH

(ii)

Water reabsorption

15317.

Differentiate Aneuploidy from Euploidy.

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Aneuploidy: Ploidy involving individual chromosomes within a diploid set.

E.g: Trisomy.

Euploidy: Ploidy involving entire sets of chromosomes. 

E.g: Polyploidy.

15318.

What is meant by the term osmoregulation?

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Osmoregulation is the regulation of blood volume, body fluid volume and ionic concentration

15319.

Name the following. 1. A chordate animal having flame cells as excretory structures. 2. Cortical portions projecting between the medullary pyramids in the human kidney. 3. A loop of capillary running parallel to the Henle’s loop.

Answer»

1. Cephalochordata 

2. Columns of Bertini 

3. Vasa Recta

15320.

Define. a) Ammonotelism b) Ureotelism.c) Uricotelism.

Answer»

a) Ammonotelism- Excrete ammonia 

b) Ureotelism- Excrete Urea 

c) Uricotelism- Excrete uric acid 

15321.

Match the items of column I with those of column II Column I Column II (a) Ammonotelism (i) Birds (b) Bowman’s capsule (ii) Water reabsorption (c) Micturition (iii) Bony fish (d) Uricotelism (iv) Urinary bladder (e) ADH (v) Renal tubule

Answer»

(a) – (iii) 

(b) – (v) 

(c) – (iv) 

(d) – (i) 

(e) – (ii)

15322.

Edward snowden is data hacker of USA and he have been granted the right of asylum by which country?

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Answer: Russia

15323.

Nucleoside is :(1) A and B (2) B and C (3) C and D (4) D and A 

Answer»

Correct option 

(2) B and C   

15324.

Assertion: Heavy water is used to slow down neutron in nuclear reactor Reason: It does not react with slow speed neutron and mass of deuterium is comparable to the neutron (1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (2) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (3) If assertion is true but reason is false. (4) If both assertion and reason are false

Answer»

(1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

15325.

Which of the following integrates Nervous and endocrine system(1) Hypothalamus (2) Pineal gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Thymus

Answer»

(1) Hypothalamus

15326.

Which of the following linkage is found in sucrose : (1) 1–2 glycosidic linkage (2) 1–4 glycosidic linkage (3) 1–3 glycosidic linkage (4) 1–1 glycosidic linkage

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(1) 1–2 glycosidic linkage

15327.

Which of the following is a nucleoside (1) Adenosine, Adenylic acid, Cytosine (2) Adenosine, Guanosine, Cytidine (3) Cytidylic acid, adenosine, Adenylic acid (4) Guanylic acid, Cytosine, Adnosine

Answer»

(2) Adenosine, Guanosine, Cytidine

15328.

Skeletal muscles are controlled by - (1) Sympathetic nervous system (2) Parasympathetic nervous system (3) Somatic nervous system (4) Sympathetic and parasympathetic both

Answer»

(3) Somatic nervous system

15329.

Assertion : Opioids are used as drugs of abuse. Reason : These slow down metabolism and produce hallucinations. (1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (2) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (3) If assertion is true but reason is false. (4) If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer»

(3) If assertion is true but reason is false.

15330.

Choose the incorrect statement for Autonomic nervous system :(1) Acts on skeletal muscles (2) Acts on smooth muscles (3) Consists of ganglia formed by pre and post ganglionic neurons (4) Consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system

Answer»

(1) Acts on skeletal muscles

15331.

The energy levels in a certain single electron species are all `800%` higher in magnitude than corresponding levels of atomic hydrogen. A cartain transition of the electron from the `n^(th)` excited state to the next higher level is possible with a photonn of wavelength `72 nm`. Find the value of `n` . Given : `((1)/(R) = 90 nm)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 1
Since the energy levels of the species are `9` times the energy levels of hydrogen. The species is `Li^(2+)`.
`(1)/(72) = (1)/(90) (3^(2))((1)/(n_(1)^(2)) - (1)/(n_(2)^(2)))`
`rArr (5)/(36) = (1)/(n_(1)^(2)) - (1)/(n_(2)^(2)) rArr n_(1) = 2 , n_(2) = 3`
Hence `n = 2` is first excited state.
15332.

Assertion : Cannabinoids are drugs of abuse. Reason : They affect cardiovascular system and Central nervous system activity. (1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. (2) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. (3) If assertion is true but reason is false. (4) If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer»

(1) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion. 

15333.

Why did Swami Vivekananda call Kerala ‘a lunatic asylum’?

Answer»
  • Caste system was strong in Kerala in the 19th century. 
  • Certain section of people were treated as untouchables and unapproachables. 
  • Caste decided the social status of a person. 
  • Many social evils and superstitions existed in every caste.
15334.

Spent fuel from a nuclear power plant cools down and loses most of its radioactivity through decay. In the first year, spent fuel loses about what percentage of its radioactivity?w) 10 percent x) 50 percent y) 80 percent z) 100 percent 

Answer»

80% (PERCENT).

15335.

As of December, 1990, which of the following countries generated the greatest percentage of its electricity by nuclear power?

Answer»

As of December, 1990, FRANCE generated the greatest percentage of its electricity by nuclear power?

15336.

Name the English naturalist who, while credited with being the codeveloper of the theory of evolution by natural selection, is much less famous for this than his codeveloper,w) Erasmus Darwin x) Robert Ludlow y) Alfred Russel Wallace z) Rudolf Virchow 

Answer»

 ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE

15337.

An important safety feature required at U.S. nuclear power plants that was not present at the Chernobyl Power Plant in the Soviet Union was the:w) reactor x) cooling water y) control rods z) containment building

Answer»

CONTAINMENT BUILDING

15338.

Recent discoveries of ancient cratering near the Yucatan Peninsula support the theory that a meteor or cometary impact may have resulted in mass extinctions of species on Earth about 65 million years ago. During which geologic period is that impact thought to have occurred?w) Permian x) Triassic y) Jurassic z) Cretaceous

Answer»

 CRETACEOUS..

15339.

Who was the first man to hit a golf ball on the moon? 

Answer»

ALAN B. SHEPARD, JR.

15340.

The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements estimates that the average exposure to ionizing radiation tha individual Americans receive annually from ALL sources is about: w) 60 millirem x) 100 millirem y) 360 millirem z) 500 millirem 

Answer»

 360 MILLIREM.

15341.

The earliest experiments on chromosome theory and inheritance were developed by?w) Gregor Mendel x) Jonas Salk y) Charles Sternak z) Robert Oppenheimer 

Answer»

 GREGOR MENDEL.

15342.

At room temperature, most elements are in which phase of matter?w) solid x) liquid y) gas z) plasma

Answer»

At room temperature, most elements are in SOLID phase of matter.

15343.

Who is called the Father of the Nuclear Navy? w) Edward Teller x) Robert Oppenheimer y) Hymen Rickover z) Chester Nimitz 

Answer»

HYMEN RICKOVER

15344.

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:Air pollution is an issue which concerns us all alike. One can willingly choose or reject a food, a drink or a life comfort, but unfortunately, there is little choice for the air we breathe. All, what is there in the air is inhaled by one and all living in those surroundings. Air pollutant is defined as a substance which is present in an amount exceeding the normal concentrations. It could either be gaseous or a particulate substance. The important and harmful polluting gases are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone and oxides of sulphur and nitrogen.The common particulate pollutants are the dust of various inorganic or organic origins. Although we often talk of the air pollution caused by industrial and vehicular exhausts, indoor pollution may prove to be as or a more important cause of health problems. Recognition of air pollution is relatively recent. It is not uncommon to experience a feeling of ‘suffocation’ in a closed environment.It is often ascribed to the lack of oxygen. Fortunately, however, the composition of air is remarkably constant all over the world. There are about 79 per cent nitrogen and 21 per cent oxygen in the air – the other gases forming a very small fraction. It is true that carbon dioxide exhaled out of lungs may accumulate in a closed and overcrowded place.But such an increase is usually small and temporary unless the room is really air-tight. Exposure to poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide may occur in a closed room, heated by burning coal inside. This may also prove to be fatal. What is more common in a poorly ventilated home is a vague constellation of symptoms described as the sick – building syndrome. It is characterized by a general feeling of uneasiness, headache, dizziness and irritation of mucous membranes. It may also be accompanied by nausea, itching, aches, pains and depression.Sick building syndrome is getting more common in big cities with small houses, which are generally overfurnished. Some of the important pollutants whose indoor concentrations exceed those of the outdoors include gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and organic substances like spores, formaldehyde, hydrocarbon aerosols and allergens.The sources are attributed to a variety of construction materials, insulations, furnishings, adhesives, cosmetics, house dust, fungi and other indoor products.Smoking of tobacco in the closed environment is an important source of indoor pollution. It may not be high quantitatively, but significantly hazardous for health. It is because of the fact that there are over 3000 chemical constituents in tobacco smoke, which have been identified. These are harmful to human health.Obviously, the spectrum of pollution is very wide and our options are limited. Indoor pollution may be handled relatively easily by an individual. Moreover, good work must start from one’s own house.1. What is a major source of indoor pollution?2. What is an issue of deep concern?3. What are the most harmful polluting gases?4. What are the symptoms of sick building syndrome?5. What are the sources of indoor pollution?6. What is the composition of air?Find out a word from the passage which means the following:7. Not clear8. Feeling of worry9. Lasting for a short time

Answer»

1. Smoking of tobacco is a major source of indoor pollution.

2. Air pollution is an issue of deep concern.

3. The most harmful polluting gases are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ozone and oxides of sulphur and nitrogen.

4. The symptoms of sick building syndrome are a general feeling of malaise, headache, dizziness and irritation in mucous membranes.

5. A variety of construction materials, insulators, furnishings, adhesives, cosmetics, dust, fungi and other indoor products are the sources of indoor pollution.

6. The composition of air is about 79% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and a small fraction of other gases.

7. Vague

8. Concern

9. Temporary

15345.

The per capita birth rate of a population is known as its:w) mortality x) natality (pron: nay-tal-eh-ty) y) population density z) carrying capacity

Answer»

The per capita birth rate of a population is known as its  NATALITY.

15346.

"General Sherman" is my name. In 1972 I had a spread of 90 feet and a height of 272 feet. What am I and in what national park do I live?

Answer»

GIANT SEQUOIA (accept: SIERRA REDWOOD or BIG TREE) in SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK

15347.

Used primarily in fertilizers, which element is never found free in nature even though it makes up about 2.5% of the earth's crust?

Answer»

POTASSIUM element

15348.

……. believed the origin of clothing is associated with a desire for personal adornment to please oneself and others. a. Psychologists b. Sociologist c. Anthropologists d. Ethnologists

Answer»

Anthropologists believed the origin of clothing is associated with a desire for personal adornment to please oneself and others.

15349.

Discuss any two examples to support given statement, ‘History has instances where the desire for adornment occasionally transcends practical concerns like comfort and wear ability.

Answer»

a. Poulaine- Originating in France, this shoe extended to such exaggerated lengths that it had to be held in the hand while walking or else tied back to the ankle with a ribbon until laws were passed restricting the length of the toe to 6" commoners, 12" for gentlemen and 24" for nobility and royalty.

b. Breeches- In 18th century England, an exaggerated mode of clothing was that of tight breeches for men which made it difficult for them to even sit down. 

c. Corset- The 19th century Victorian corset created the desirable tiny waist size. However the constant constriction of the ribcage made even the simple act of breathing very difficult.

d. Panier- A lighter supporting frame made of graduated oblong-shaped boned hoops stitched to an underskirt made the skirt so wide on either side of the hips that doors and stairways had to be widened to enable the wearer to pass through.

15350.

If a metal can be drawn into wires relatively easily it is calledw) malleable x) ductile y) extractive z) tactileely 

Answer»

If a metal can be drawn into wires relatively easily it is called DUCTILE.