100525 + Interview Questions in GENERAL QA IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 354 InterviewSolution

17651.	Number of student studing in colleges A and B are in the ratio `3:4` respectively. If 50 more sutdents join college A and there is no change in the number of students in college B, the respective ratio becomes `5:6`. What is the number of students in college B?A. 450B. 500C. 400D. 600
Answer» Correct Answer - D Let total number of students in collage `A=3x` and total number of students in collage `B=4x` After 50 more students join collage A New Ratio ` =(3x+50) /(4x)=(5)/(6)` `rArr 18x +300 =20x` `rArr 2x =300` `rArr x=(300)/(2)=150` Total number of students in college `B=4x =4xx 150 =600`

Discussion

17652.

Compare Schizocoelom with Enterocoelom?

Answer»

Schizocoelom	Enterocoelom
1. The coelom which is formed by splitting of mesoderm is called Schizocoelom.	1. The coelom which is formed from the mesodermal pouches of archenteron is called entercoelom.
2. It is found in lower vertebrates like annelids, arthopods, molluscs.	2. It is found in echinodermis,hemichordates and chordates.

Discussion

17653.	Who among the following teachers were visited by Siddhartha Gautama in the quest of knowledge before his enlightment? 1. Alara Kalama 2. Udraka Ramaputra 3. Makkhali Gosala 4. Nigantha Nataputta Indicate your answer from the codes given below: Codes: (a) 1 and 4 (b) 4 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2
Answer» (d) Gautama studied under various teachers and followed their practices until he mastered them all. His first teacher was Alara Kalama who taught a form of meditation leading to an exalted form of absorption called “the state of no-thingness”, a state without moral or cognitive dimension. Gautama saw this was not going to solve suffering, and continued his search. The next teacher was Udraka Ramaputra who taught him meditative absorption leading to “the state of neither perception nor non-perception”. Again, Gautama realised this was not the state he was looking for. (Both Alara and Udraka are by some scholars considered to be Jain followers.)

17653.

Who among the following teachers were visited by Siddhartha Gautama in the quest of knowledge before his enlightment? 1. Alara Kalama 2. Udraka Ramaputra 3. Makkhali Gosala 4. Nigantha Nataputta Indicate your answer from the codes given below: Codes: (a) 1 and 4 (b) 4 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2

Answer»

(d) Gautama studied under various teachers and followed their practices until he mastered them all. His first teacher was Alara Kalama who taught a form of meditation leading to an exalted form of absorption called “the state of no-thingness”, a state without moral or cognitive dimension. Gautama saw this was not going to solve suffering, and continued his search.

The next teacher was Udraka Ramaputra who taught him meditative absorption leading to “the state of neither perception nor non-perception”. Again, Gautama realised this was not the state he was looking for. (Both Alara and Udraka are by some scholars considered to be Jain followers.)

Discussion

17654.	With reference to the Jambudvipa, consider the statements 1. Bharatvarsha was also called Jambudvipa. 2. Early Buddhist evidence suggests that Jambudvipa was a territorial designation from the third century BC. Which of the above is / are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» (c) Both 1 and 2

Discussion

17655.	Consider the following statements: Al-Beruni’s Kitab-ul-Hind is 1. A sympathic study of Indian civilization. 2. Mainly a political history of India. 3. Critical of Mahmud Ghaznavi’ s plundering raids of India. 4. Mainly a study of India’s cultural, social and intellectual history. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 1 and 4 (c) 2 and 4 (d) Alone
Answer» (a) 1, 3 and 4

Discussion

17656.	Define population and community
Answer» Population: A population can be defined as a group of individuals of the same species residing in a particular geographical area at a particular time and functioning as a unit. For example, all human beings living at a particular place at a particular time constitute the population of humans. Community: A community is defined as a group of individuals of different species, living within a certain geographical area. Such individuals can be similar or dissimilar, but cannot reproduce with the members of other species

Discussion

17657.	In 1977, this American female scientist shared the Nobel Prize in medicine for her work in the development of radioimmunoassays of peptide hormones. In awarding the prize, the Nobel Committee described her technique as having "brought about a revolution in biolocial and medical research". Who is this eminent woman scientist?
Answer» (ROSALYN) YALOW

Discussion

17658.	What is the distinction shared by Marie Curie and Linus Pauling?
Answer» THEY BOTH RECEIVED TWO NOBEL PRIZES

Discussion

17659.	This female American geneticist achieved recognition as one of the world's foremost investigators in cytogenetics, the study of heredity by cellular and genetic methods. In 1951 she discovered that gene fragments in corn could move from chromosome to chromosome, and even from cell to cell. Thirty-two years after this extraordinary work, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine in 1983. Who is this notable woman scientist?
Answer» (BARBARW) McCLINTOCK

Discussion

17660.	Which of the following causes ozone hole? (a) Acetylene (b) Ethylene (c) Chlorofluoro carbon (d) Methane
Answer» Chlorofluoro carbon is causes ozone hole.

Discussion

17661.	The male germ cells undergo meiotic divisions finally leading to formation of- (a) Ovum (b) Sperm (c) Androgen (d) Urine
Answer» The male germ cells undergo meiotic divisions finally leading to formation of Sperm.

Discussion

17662.	The uterus opens through a narrow cervix in- (a) Vagina (b) Birth canal (c) Ovary (d) None
Answer» The uterus opens through a narrow cervix in Vagina.

Discussion

17663.	Find the word which is out of the logic list:A) skin B) seed C) rind D) shell
Answer» Correct option is B) seed

Discussion

17664.	News Report dominate in a – A. Magazine B. Newspaper C. Books D. Weekend Supplement
Answer» B. Newspaper News Report dominate in a Newspaper.

17664.

News Report dominate in a – A. Magazine B. Newspaper C. Books D. Weekend Supplement

Answer»

B. Newspaper

News Report dominate in a Newspaper.

Discussion

17665.	He ______ in Africa this time tomorrow. A) is traveling B) was traveling C) will be traveling D) has been traveling
Answer» Correct option is C) will be traveling

Discussion

17666.	Which is the web design software? A. Photoshop B. PageMaker C. Power Point D. Dreamweaver
Answer» D. Dreamweaver Dreamweaver is the web design software.

17666.

Which is the web design software? A. Photoshop B. PageMaker C. Power Point D. Dreamweaver

Answer»

D. Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver is the web design software.

Discussion

17667.	Before the internet, Mass Communication had following features-I. It was a process of Broadcasting II. Gigantic organization/ corporations III. Huge technical infra-structure IV. Large-scale investment and revenue model Choose the right option A. Both I & II B. Both III & IV C. All of the above D. None of these
Answer» Correct answer is C. All of the above

17667.

Before the internet, Mass Communication had following features-I. It was a process of Broadcasting II. Gigantic organization/ corporations III. Huge technical infra-structure IV. Large-scale investment and revenue model Choose the right option A. Both I & II B. Both III & IV C. All of the above D. None of these

Answer»

Correct answer is

C. All of the above

Discussion

17668.	The detective has not solved the mystery ______. A) still B) yet C) already D) therefore
Answer» Correct option is B) yet

Discussion

17669.	What is the full form of LD? A. Light Director B. Lighting Director C. Land Director D. Late Director
Answer» B. Lighting Director The full form of LD is Lighting Director.

17669.

What is the full form of LD? A. Light Director B. Lighting Director C. Land Director D. Late Director

Answer»

B. Lighting Director

The full form of LD is Lighting Director.

Discussion

17670.	Today, the spread of Mass Media has largely removed the cause of complaints as far as the channels as spread of information are concerned. But the question remains about-A. The quality and efficacy of the information B. The quantity and efficacy of the information C. The quantity and the source of the information D. The quality and the source of the information
Answer» A. The quality and efficacy of the information Today, the spread of Mass Media has largely removed the cause of complaints as far as the channels as spread of information are concerned. But the question remains about The quality and efficacy of the information.

17670.

Today, the spread of Mass Media has largely removed the cause of complaints as far as the channels as spread of information are concerned. But the question remains about-A. The quality and efficacy of the information B. The quantity and efficacy of the information C. The quantity and the source of the information D. The quality and the source of the information

Answer»

A. The quality and efficacy of the information

Today, the spread of Mass Media has largely removed the cause of complaints as far as the channels as spread of information are concerned. But the question remains about The quality and efficacy of the information.

Discussion

17671.	There is _____ we can do to help you. A) nothing B) anything C) somewhere D) any
Answer» Correct option is A) nothing

Discussion

17672.	He wrote a _______ book last year.A) good B) the worst C) worst D) very
Answer» Correct option is A) good

Discussion

17673.	My brother is very _____ musician A) the most talented B) talented C) more talented D) talent
Answer» Correct option is B) talented

Discussion

17674.	In order to understand the deep connection between democracy and public opinion, it should be understood that public opinion is the basis of democracy. Today is the age of democracy and Democracy is always for welfare of the people. Besides this, in real sense public opinion is soul of Democratic government. Because, Democratic government gets its whole power from people and holds on this base. This type of government always tries that public opinion should be in their favour and not reverse. So, we can say that public opinion is the soul of social well being government. Besides this, in democracy, in order to run the government, intelligent public opinion is necessary.(a) What do you mean by public opinion?(b) Describe the role of public opinion (in democracy).
Answer» (a) Public opinion means the opinion of people on a particular matter of public interest. (b) Public opinion is the soul of Democracy: Because, democratic government gets its power from public opinion. This type of government always tries its best that the public opinion always remains in its favour. Besides this, democracy is the rule of people. This type of government implements its policies keeping in view the will and directions of the public. It is oftenly observed that the general elections are conducted after long period. As a result of it, public remains untouched with the government and there is possibility of government becoming dictorial which puts democracy in danger. In such a situation, public opinion becomes base of democratic government.

17674.

In order to understand the deep connection between democracy and public opinion, it should be understood that public opinion is the basis of democracy. Today is the age of democracy and Democracy is always for welfare of the people. Besides this, in real sense public opinion is soul of Democratic government. Because, Democratic government gets its whole power from people and holds on this base. This type of government always tries that public opinion should be in their favour and not reverse. So, we can say that public opinion is the soul of social well being government. Besides this, in democracy, in order to run the government, intelligent public opinion is necessary.(a) What do you mean by public opinion?(b) Describe the role of public opinion (in democracy).

Answer»

(a) Public opinion means the opinion of people on a particular matter of public interest.

(b) Public opinion is the soul of Democracy: Because, democratic government gets its power from public opinion. This type of government always tries its best that the public opinion always remains in its favour. Besides this, democracy is the rule of people. This type of government implements its policies keeping in view the will and directions of the public. It is oftenly observed that the general elections are conducted after long period. As a result of it, public remains untouched with the government and there is possibility of government becoming dictorial which puts democracy in danger. In such a situation, public opinion becomes base of democratic government.

Discussion

17675.	Who wrote the book Public Opinion?
Answer» Walter Lipmann (American intellectual & a media philosopher).

Discussion

17676.	A headline which is centered in the columns is known as?
Answer» Cross Headline

Discussion

17677.	Define Headline.
Answer» Headline capsules whole stories into a few words, which fit into limited space of newspaper columns, and in typography that pleases the eye.

Discussion

17678.	Find the appropriate questions for the following answersToday everyone wants peace, but not everyone yet realizes that peace cannot be assured by armed forces or by imposing one's own way of life to others. A) Can armed forces assure peace? B) Many people impose their own way at life on others, don't they? C) What must we do if we want peace? D) Does he fight for peace? E) Everyone has his own way at life, hasn't he?
Answer» A) Can armed forces assure peace?

Discussion

17679.	Find the words which are out of the logic list:A) article B) booklet C) headline D) column
Answer» Correct option is B) booklet

Discussion

17680.	Callosobruchus chinensis L. is the zoological name of : a. Gram Dhora b. Moong Dhora c. Saw toothe beetle d. None of all
Answer» a. Gram Dhora

Discussion

17681.	Which of the following perceptions influence why and how people drink:A. How much we think others are drinkingB. Movies and advertisementsC. Family upbringingD. All of the aboveKey signs of an alcohol overdose include:A. Being in a semiconscious stateB. Difficulty breathingC. Both A and BD. Neither A nor BIf you don't know how much alcohol is in a drink, you can:A. Ask the person who poured itB. Throw it out and make another oneC. Both A and BD. Neither A nor BWhich part(s) of the brain, when impaired by alcohol, play an important role in memory:A. Nucleus accumbensB. HypothalamusC. HippocampusD. All of the aboveAfter people have been drinking:A. They will have a harder time making safe decisions about not drinking and drivingB. They need to leave 1 hour to sober up before attempting to driveC. They should have some caffeine to sober up
Answer» Answers: 1. D. All of the above A lot of factors affect the decisions of individuals to go into drinking, these factors include: advertisement of these drinks, family upbringing, peer pressure, curiosity, depression, etc. Different things lead people to start drinking, for instance, some people start drinking when they are depressed and sad, thinking that drinking will alleviate their depression. 2. C. Both A and B The key signs that show that someone has taking excess of alcohol include difficulty in breathing and partial loss of consciousness. Such a person needs urgent medical attention and should be taken to the hospital immediately. Alcohol intoxication can lead to death if not treated promptly. 3. C. Both A and B Sometimes alcohol are serve in glass cups and you don't really know how alcoholic the drink is. In this case, you can ask the person who serves it for the percentage of alcohol in the drink or you can avoid drinking such a drink. It is not a good idea to take a drink that you don't have information about the alcoholic percentage. 4. C. Hippocampus Alcoholic drinks affect the function of the brain and often cause damages to the brain components. The part of the brain which is affected when a drinker exhibit memory loss is the hippocampus. 5. A. They will have a harder time making safe decisions about not drinking and driving Drinking affect the brain and affect the ability of the drinker to make decisions. When one has been drinking, it becomes difficult to make decisions such as when to stop drinking and other related decisions.

17681.

Which of the following perceptions influence why and how people drink:A. How much we think others are drinkingB. Movies and advertisementsC. Family upbringingD. All of the aboveKey signs of an alcohol overdose include:A. Being in a semiconscious stateB. Difficulty breathingC. Both A and BD. Neither A nor BIf you don't know how much alcohol is in a drink, you can:A. Ask the person who poured itB. Throw it out and make another oneC. Both A and BD. Neither A nor BWhich part(s) of the brain, when impaired by alcohol, play an important role in memory:A. Nucleus accumbensB. HypothalamusC. HippocampusD. All of the aboveAfter people have been drinking:A. They will have a harder time making safe decisions about not drinking and drivingB. They need to leave 1 hour to sober up before attempting to driveC. They should have some caffeine to sober up

Answer»

Answers:

1. D. All of the above

A lot of factors affect the decisions of individuals to go into drinking, these factors include: advertisement of these drinks, family upbringing, peer pressure, curiosity, depression, etc. Different things lead people to start drinking, for instance, some people start drinking when they are depressed and sad, thinking that drinking will alleviate their depression.

2. C. Both A and B

The key signs that show that someone has taking excess of alcohol include difficulty in breathing and partial loss of consciousness. Such a person needs urgent medical attention and should be taken to the hospital immediately. Alcohol intoxication can lead to death if not treated promptly.

3. C. Both A and B

Sometimes alcohol are serve in glass cups and you don't really know how alcoholic the drink is. In this case, you can ask the person who serves it for the percentage of alcohol in the drink or you can avoid drinking such a drink. It is not a good idea to take a drink that you don't have information about the alcoholic percentage.

4. C. Hippocampus

Alcoholic drinks affect the function of the brain and often cause damages to the brain components. The part of the brain which is affected when a drinker exhibit memory loss is the hippocampus.

5. A. They will have a harder time making safe decisions about not drinking and driving

Drinking affect the brain and affect the ability of the drinker to make decisions. When one has been drinking, it becomes difficult to make decisions such as when to stop drinking and other related decisions.

Discussion

17682.	Find the odd one out in each group and give reason. 1. TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, ADH 2. Cretinism, Myxoedema, Simple goitre, Gigantism 3. Thyrotropin releasing hormone, Corticotropin releasing hormone, Gonadotropin releasing hormone, Somatostatin. 4. Adenohypophysis, Neurohypophysis, Hypothalamus, pars intermedia.
Answer» 1. ADH, ADH is a hormone from neurohypophysis all others are from adenohypophysis. 2. Gigantism – Gigantism is due to the imbalance of growth hormone, all others are due to the imbalance of thyroid hormone. 3. Somatostatin – Somatostatin is an inhibitory hormone, all others are releasing hormone. 4. Hypothalamus – remaining three are different parts of pituitary gland.

17682.

Find the odd one out in each group and give reason. 1. TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, ADH 2. Cretinism, Myxoedema, Simple goitre, Gigantism 3. Thyrotropin releasing hormone, Corticotropin releasing hormone, Gonadotropin releasing hormone, Somatostatin. 4. Adenohypophysis, Neurohypophysis, Hypothalamus, pars intermedia.

Answer»

1. ADH, ADH is a hormone from neurohypophysis all others are from adenohypophysis.

2. Gigantism – Gigantism is due to the imbalance of growth hormone, all others are due to the imbalance of thyroid hormone.

3. Somatostatin – Somatostatin is an inhibitory hormone, all others are releasing hormone.

4. Hypothalamus – remaining three are different parts of pituitary gland.

Discussion

17683.	When checked the blood sugar of a person, it is found to be 220 mg/100ml of blood; Is this a disorder?1. If this is a disorder, name the disorder. 2. Which hormonal imbalance is responsible for this condition? 3. Can you suggest any remedial measures to get rid of?
Answer» 1. Yes. Diabetes mellitus 2. Insulin 3. Diet control, Exercise etc.

17683.

When checked the blood sugar of a person, it is found to be 220 mg/100ml of blood; Is this a disorder?1. If this is a disorder, name the disorder. 2. Which hormonal imbalance is responsible for this condition? 3. Can you suggest any remedial measures to get rid of?

Answer»

1. Yes. Diabetes mellitus

2. Insulin

3. Diet control, Exercise etc.

Discussion

17684.	Progesterone is called as pregnancy hormone. Do you agree? Give reason.
Answer» Yes. Progesterone helps in 1. Maintenance of pregnancy 2. Implantation 3. Formation of Placenta 4. Growth of mammary glands

17684.

Progesterone is called as pregnancy hormone. Do you agree? Give reason.

Answer»

Yes.

Progesterone helps in

1. Maintenance of pregnancy

2. Implantation

3. Formation of Placenta

4. Growth of mammary glands

Discussion

17685.	Can you identify us?Clue – We are two diseases, one is related to sugar in urine. Our first name is same and second name is different. Distinguish us.
Answer» Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mellitus is due to Insulin deficiency and elimination of sugar through urine. Diabetes Insipidus is due to ADH deficiency and elimination of excess water through urine.

Discussion

17686.	Fill in the blanks: Hormones Target gland 1. Hypothalamic hormones .........2. Thyrotrophin(TSH) ........3. Corticotrophin (ACTH) 4. Gonadotrophins(LH, FSH)
Answer» 1. Hypothalamic hormones Pituitary 2. Thyrotroph in (TSH) Thyroid gland 3. Corticotrophin (ACTH) Adrenal gland 4. Gonadotrophins(LH, FSH) Gonads

17686.

Fill in the blanks: Hormones Target gland 1. Hypothalamic hormones .........2. Thyrotrophin(TSH) ........3. Corticotrophin (ACTH) 4. Gonadotrophins(LH, FSH)

Answer»

1. Hypothalamic hormones Pituitary

2. Thyrotroph in (TSH) Thyroid gland

3. Corticotrophin (ACTH) Adrenal gland

4. Gonadotrophins(LH, FSH) Gonads

Discussion

17687.	Mary is about to face an interview. But during the first five minutes before the interview she experiences sweating, increased rate of heart beat, respiration etc. Which hormone is responsible for her restlessness? (a) Estrogen and progesterone (b) Oxytocin and vasopressin (c) Adrenaline and noradrenaline (d) Insulin and glucagon
Answer» (c) Adrenaline and noradrenaline

Discussion

17688.	Functions of certain hormones are given below. Identify the hormones.1. Regulation of BMR 2. Differentiation of T cells 3. Stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis. 4. Support pregnancy and act on mammary gland and stimulate milk secretion.
Answer» 1. Thyroxine 2. Thymosin 3. Glucocorticoids 4. Progesterone

17688.

Functions of certain hormones are given below. Identify the hormones.1. Regulation of BMR 2. Differentiation of T cells 3. Stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis. 4. Support pregnancy and act on mammary gland and stimulate milk secretion.

Answer»

1. Thyroxine

2. Thymosin

3. Glucocorticoids

4. Progesterone

Discussion

17689.	The steroid responsible for balance of water and electrolytes in our body is(a) Insulin (b) Melatonin (c) Testosterone (d) Aldosterone
Answer» (d) Aldosterone

Discussion

17690.	Give example of 1. Hyper calcaemic hormone 2. Hyperglycemic hormone
Answer» 1. PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) 2. Glucagon

17690.

Give example of 1. Hyper calcaemic hormone 2. Hyperglycemic hormone

Answer»

1. PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)

2. Glucagon

Discussion

17691.	A slow runner runs exceptionally fast when a dog chases him. Name the hormone involved in this situation.
Answer» Adrenaline hormone involved in this situation.

Discussion

17692.	Name the birth hormone.
Answer» Oxytocin is birth hormone

Discussion

17693.	Name the hormone that regulate each of the following. 1. Storage of glucose as glycogen. 2. Sodium Potassium metabolism 3. Basal Metabolic Rate 4. Urinary elimination of water
Answer» 1. Insulin 2. Aldosterone 3. Thyroxine 4. ADH

17693.

Name the hormone that regulate each of the following. 1. Storage of glucose as glycogen. 2. Sodium Potassium metabolism 3. Basal Metabolic Rate 4. Urinary elimination of water

Answer»

1. Insulin

2. Aldosterone

3. Thyroxine

4. ADH

Discussion

17694.	The destruction of adrenal cortex leads to the low production of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.1. Name the disease occurs due to this. 2. Give the symptoms of this disease.
Answer» 1. Addison’s disease. 2. loose weight, their blood glucose and sodium levels drop and potassium levels rise.

17694.

The destruction of adrenal cortex leads to the low production of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.1. Name the disease occurs due to this. 2. Give the symptoms of this disease.

Answer»

1. Addison’s disease.

2. loose weight, their blood glucose and sodium levels drop and potassium levels rise.

Discussion

17695.	It is necessary to include iodised salt in our diet. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.
Answer» Yes. Deficiency of iodine in food causes simple goitre.

Discussion

17696.

The electrons in the atoms of four elements A,B,C and D are distributed in three shells having 1,3,5 and 7 electrons respectively in their outermost shells. Write the group numbers in which these elements are placed in the Modern Periodic Table. Write the electronic configuration of the atoms of B and D and the molecular formula of the compound formed when B and D combine.

Answer»

Element	No. of Valence	Electronic configuration	Group No.
A	1	2, 8, 1	1
B	3	2, 8, 3	13
C	5	2, 8 , 5	15
D	7	2, 8, 7	17

Molecular formula of compound formed by B and D will be BD₃

Discussion

17697.	Why is the use of iodised salt advisable? Name the disease caused due to deficiency of iodine in our diet and state its one symptom
Answer» Iodised salt is advisable because it is an essential element for the synthesis of thyroxine hormone. If there is deficiency of iodine in the diet then thyroxine hormone will not be synthesized and a disease called goitre will occur.

Discussion

17698.

(i) How does binary fission differ from multiple fission? (ii) Why is vegetative propagation practised for growing some types of plants? (ii) Why is DNA copying an essential part of the process of reproduction?

Answer»

(i)

BINARY FISSION	MULTIPLE FISSION
a. It occurs during favourable condition	a. It occurs during unfavourable condition.
b. The parent cell divides first through karyokinesis followed by cytokinesis and two daughter cells are produced	b. The parent cell divides continuously through karyokinesis and cytokinesis does not occur immediately. Many daughter nuclei are formed in the parent cell
c. There is no cyst formation.	c. The parent cell forms the cyst to protect the daughter nuclei, which is broken when the favourable conditions return
d. Example: occurs in prokaryotes such as bacteria, amoeba, Euglena etc.	d. Example: in protists and in some parasitic species such as plasmodium, sporozoans, algae etc.

(ii) Vegetative propagation is practised for growing some types of plants because of following advantages:

a. It helps to introduce plants in new areas where seed germination fails to produce mature plants due to changes in environmental factors and the soil.

b. It is more rapid, easier and cheaper method.

c. Produces identical quality as the parent.

d. Faster and more certain method of propagation.

For example: tuber of potato, the rhizome of ginger etc.

(iii) DNA copying is an essential part of the reproduction process because an organism’s entire genetic information is contained within the DNA. If the DNA mutates, then there is a chance that the resulting organism may be born with a deformity or other genetic abnormality.

Discussion

17699.	Which among these is not a part of Physical Education program (a) Adventure Games (b) Group song (c) Folk Dance (d) Self-defense activities
Answer» Correct answer is (b) Group song

Discussion

17700.	His mother’s illness is ______. A) significant B) serious C) ignoring D) impatient
Answer» Correct option is B) serious

Discussion

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Number of student studing in colleges A and B are in the ratio `3:4` respectively. If 50 more sutdents join college A and there is no change in the number of students in college B, the respective ratio becomes `5:6`. What is the number of students in college B?A. 450B. 500C. 400D. 600

Compare Schizocoelom with Enterocoelom?

Who among the following teachers were visited by Siddhartha Gautama in the quest of knowledge before his enlightment? 1. Alara Kalama 2. Udraka Ramaputra 3. Makkhali Gosala 4. Nigantha Nataputta Indicate your answer from the codes given below: Codes: (a) 1 and 4 (b) 4 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2

Define population and community

What is the distinction shared by Marie Curie and Linus Pauling?

Which of the following causes ozone hole? (a) Acetylene (b) Ethylene (c) Chlorofluoro carbon (d) Methane

The male germ cells undergo meiotic divisions finally leading to formation of- (a) Ovum (b) Sperm (c) Androgen (d) Urine

The uterus opens through a narrow cervix in- (a) Vagina (b) Birth canal (c) Ovary (d) None

Find the word which is out of the logic list:A) skin B) seed C) rind D) shell

News Report dominate in a – A. Magazine B. Newspaper C. Books D. Weekend Supplement

He ______ in Africa this time tomorrow. A) is traveling B) was traveling C) will be traveling D) has been traveling

Which is the web design software? A. Photoshop B. PageMaker C. Power Point D. Dreamweaver

The detective has not solved the mystery ______. A) still B) yet C) already D) therefore

What is the full form of LD? A. Light Director B. Lighting Director C. Land Director D. Late Director

There is _____ we can do to help you. A) nothing B) anything C) somewhere D) any

He wrote a _______ book last year.A) good B) the worst C) worst D) very

My brother is very _____ musician A) the most talented B) talented C) more talented D) talent

Who wrote the book Public Opinion?

A headline which is centered in the columns is known as?

Define Headline.

Find the words which are out of the logic list:A) article B) booklet C) headline D) column

Callosobruchus chinensis L. is the zoological name of : a. Gram Dhora b. Moong Dhora c. Saw toothe beetle d. None of all

When checked the blood sugar of a person, it is found to be 220 mg/100ml of blood; Is this a disorder?1. If this is a disorder, name the disorder. 2. Which hormonal imbalance is responsible for this condition? 3. Can you suggest any remedial measures to get rid of?

Progesterone is called as pregnancy hormone. Do you agree? Give reason.

Can you identify us?Clue – We are two diseases, one is related to sugar in urine. Our first name is same and second name is different. Distinguish us.

Fill in the blanks: Hormones Target gland 1. Hypothalamic hormones .........2. Thyrotrophin(TSH) ........3. Corticotrophin (ACTH) 4. Gonadotrophins(LH, FSH)

Functions of certain hormones are given below. Identify the hormones.1. Regulation of BMR 2. Differentiation of T cells 3. Stimulate gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis. 4. Support pregnancy and act on mammary gland and stimulate milk secretion.

The steroid responsible for balance of water and electrolytes in our body is(a) Insulin (b) Melatonin (c) Testosterone (d) Aldosterone

Give example of 1. Hyper calcaemic hormone 2. Hyperglycemic hormone

A slow runner runs exceptionally fast when a dog chases him. Name the hormone involved in this situation.

Name the birth hormone.

Name the hormone that regulate each of the following. 1. Storage of glucose as glycogen. 2. Sodium Potassium metabolism 3. Basal Metabolic Rate 4. Urinary elimination of water

The destruction of adrenal cortex leads to the low production of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.1. Name the disease occurs due to this. 2. Give the symptoms of this disease.

It is necessary to include iodised salt in our diet. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.

Why is the use of iodised salt advisable? Name the disease caused due to deficiency of iodine in our diet and state its one symptom

(i) How does binary fission differ from multiple fission? (ii) Why is vegetative propagation practised for growing some types of plants? (ii) Why is DNA copying an essential part of the process of reproduction?

Which among these is not a part of Physical Education program (a) Adventure Games (b) Group song (c) Folk Dance (d) Self-defense activities

His mother’s illness is ______. A) significant B) serious C) ignoring D) impatient