Biology Part 2 Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Who among the following is popular as the father of Biology?

Answer : B

Explanation

Aristotle is known as the father of Biology and Zoology.

Q 2 - Which among the following vitamins correctly defines ascorbic acid?

Answer : D

Explanation

Ascorbic acid is an organic compound

Q 3 - Consider the following statements:

1. Liver, situated on the right side of the stomach, is the largest gland in a human body.

2. Liver is divided into two lobes.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

The color of liver is dark brown.

Q 4 - Bird flu is a disease that spreads through

Answer : D

Explanation

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection.

Q 5 - Rhizoids are found in ………

Answer : C

Explanation

Rhizoids are the filamentous outgrowth (also known as root hair) on the underside of the thallus in some smaller plants, e.g. mosses and liverworts.

Q 6 - The deficiency of …………… causes hyperkeratosis.

Answer : A

Explanation

Vitamin A is readily available in soya milk, milk, yellow fruits, and leafy vegetables.

Q 7 - Consider the following statements:

1. Chloroplast is found only in plant cell.

2. Chloroplast contains green chlorophyll.

Choose the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

Chlorophyll helps in photosynthesis.

Q 8 - Pituitary gland is found ………

A - At the base of the brain

B - Above the brain

C - Inside the brain

D - Nearby throat

Answer : A

Explanation

The pituitary gland is a very small organ, similar to the size of a pea.

Q 9 - ………… animal has no nervous system

Answer : C

Explanation

Q 10 - Consider the following statements:

1. In a plant cell, cytokinesis takes place by cell plate formation.

2. In an animal cell, cytokinesis takes place by constriction during the cell division.

Choose the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 11 - Which among the following is not a viral disease?

Answer : C

Explanation

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder that affects brain.

Q 12 - Which among the following carries blood from the lungs to the left atrium?

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 13 - Milk fever in cows occurs due to lack of

A - Scarcity of protein

B - Scarcity of calcium

C - Scarcity of iron

D - Scarcity of iodine

Answer : B

Explanation

Milk fever is also known as Hypocalcaemia.

Q 14 - The Sun-loving plant is known as …

Answer : B

Explanation

Heliophytes are the plants those grow best in full sunlight.

Q 15 - Which among the following birds can fly backward?

Answer : B

Explanation

Hummingbirds are small and colorful birds with iridescent feathers.

Q 16 - Kyoto Protocol convention is associated with …

A - Mineral exploration in international water

B - Common agreement on international trade

C - Common agreement on human rights

D - Common agreement on climate change

Answer : D

Explanation

Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that took place on December 11, 1997.

Q 17 - Which among the following hormones regulates growth and metabolic rate?

Answer : C

Explanation

Thyroxin is produced by thyroid.

Q 18 - The coralloid roots are found in:

A - Chir tree

B - Xerophytic plants

C - Cycus

D - Tropical plants

Answer : C

Explanation

The coralloid roots comprise of blue-green algae (symbiotic cyanobacteria), it helps in nitrogen fixation.

Q 19 - Leishmania the causative factor of Kalazar, multiplies asexually through the process …

Answer : B

Explanation

An infection caused by leishmania parasites spreads through sandflies.

Q 20 - The meaning of cell membrane’s selective permeable nature is …

A - It is made up of only selected organic molecules

B - It does not permit transport of some substances from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration

C - The movement of organic molecules occurs only at specific concentration

D - It allows the movement of certain molecules in and out of the cell while the movement of other molecules is prevented

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

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