- Biology Notes for UPSC IAS Prelims (Part I)
- Biology - Home
- Biology - Structure and Functions
- The Fundamental Unit of Life
- Biology - Tissues
- Biology - Animal Tissue
- Diversity in Living Organisms
- Biology - Plantae Kingdom
- Biology - Animalia Kingdom
- Biology - Vertebrata
- Biology - Transportation in Humans
- Biology - Transportation in Plants
- Biology - Excretion
- Biology - Control and Coordination
- Biology - Hormones in Animal
- How do Organisms Reproduce?
- Biology - Sexual Reproduction
- Biology - Reproduction in Animals
- Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Biology - Heredity and Evolution
- Biology - Life Processes
- Biology - Respiration
- Microorganisms: Friend and Foe
- Biology - Why do We Fall Ill
- Biology - Natural Resources
- Biology - Our Environment
- Conservation of Plants and Animals
Biology Part 1 Online Quiz
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Q 1 - In reference to Saffron, find the correct one:
Answer : C
Explanation
Saffron is a spice, which is derived from the flower of Crocus sativus or saffron crocus.
Q 2 - Which among the following is used by M.R.I.(instrument)?
Answer : C
Explanation
Magnetic Resonance Imaging or simply M.R.I. does not affect tissue, as there is no radiation exposure with M.R.I. machine.
Q 3 - Consider the following statements:
1. Spleen forms lymphocytes and antibodies.
2. Spleen forms and stores RBCs.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Though, spleen has an important role in a living body, but a human body works without a spleen as well.
Q 4 - For a normal human, how much protein is required in his/her everyday intake?
A - 0.8 g/ per kg of person’s weight
B - 1.2g/ per kg of person’s weight
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 5 - Which among the following is accountable for the maximum fixation of solar energy?
Answer : D
Explanation
N/A
Q 6 - Which among the following produces the microtubules?
Answer : A
Explanation
Microtubule is a key component of the cytoskeleton.
Q 7 - Which among the following is the correct measurement of normal systolic blood pressure?
Answer : C
Explanation
Q 8 - Which among the following is/are pollinating agent/s?
1. Bird
2. Bee
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 9 - Which among the following has the highest amount of carbohydrates?
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 10 - Which among the following is an ideal condition for the seeds preservation?
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 11 - Why does blood not clot in the absence of Vitamin K?
A - Essential for synthesis of the prothrombin
B - Essential for synthesis of the fibrinogen
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 12 - Consider the following statements:
1. Arteries carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body.
2. But pulmonary arties carry blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 13 - Which among the following is invented by Edward Jenner?
Answer : D
Explanation
Inoculation means- the prevention of smallpox.
Q 14 - Which among the following is the edible part of the mushroom?
Answer : A
Explanation
The edible part of mushroom is micro fungi.
Answer : B
Explanation
Urinary bladder is also absent in snake.
Answer : C
Explanation
Soil pots are cheaper as well as biodegradable.
Q 17 - Which among the following is known as jellyfish?
Answer : A
Explanation
It is also known as moon jellyfish.
Q 18 - Which among the following pumps blood to the different parts of the body?
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 19 - Consider the following statements:
1) Toothless mammals, for example, pangolins are not found in India.
2) Gibbon is the only ape species found in India.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : B
Explanation
Pangolins that found in India is known as Indian pangolins.
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. Chlorosis is a disorder which affects a plant’s ability to form chlorophyll.
2. Chloroplast are colored plastids containing pigments other than chlorophyll.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Chloroplast gives color to flower and fruits.
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