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1. Within biological communities, some species are important in determining the ability of a large
number of other species to persist in the community. Such species are called
a. Keystone species
b. Allopatric species
c. Sympatric species
d. Threatened species
2. Which one of the following organisms can serve as a biofertilizer for rice crop?
a. Blue-green algae
b. Rhizobium sp.
c. Mycorrhizal fungi
d. Azotobacter sp.
3. Phytotron is a facility to
a. grow plants under disease-free condition
b. conserve endangered species of plants
c. grow plants under controlled conditions
d. induce mutations
4. Soft drinks such as cocoa contain significant quantities of:
a. caffeine
b. nicotine
c. tannin
d. renin
5. Canola refers to special type of oil seed mustard varieties bred for human consumption. The main
characteristic of these varieties is that the
a. seeds have very high oil content
b. oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids
c. oil has long shelf-life
d. oil has very low erucic acid content
6. Which organelle in the cell, other than nucleus contains DNA?
a. Centriole
b. Golgi apparatus
c. Lysosome
d. Mitochondrion
7. “Athlete’s Foot” is a disease caused by
a. Bacteria
b. Fungus
c. Protozoan
d. Nematode
8. Epiphytes are plants which depend on other plants for
a. food
b. mechanical support
c. shade
d. water
9. In a bisexual flower, if androecium and gynoecium mature at different times, the phenomenon is
known as
a. dichogamy
b. herkogamy
c. heterogamy
d. monogamy
10. Which one of the following is monogamous?
a. Wolf
b. Walrus
c. Seal
d. Deer

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11. Consider the following plants
a. Bougainvillea
b. Carnations
c. Cocoa
d. Grapes

Which of these plants are propagated by stem cuttings?

i. a and b
ii. b, c and d
iii. a, c and d
iv. a, b, c and d
12. Consider the following statements:
a. The common blue green algae, Spirogyra and Ulothrix, are found in both fresh water ponds
and oceans.
b. The Chameleon can look ahead with one eye and at the same time look behind with
another.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

i. Only a
ii. Only b
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
13. Consider the following statements :
a. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production process.
b. Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the
sugar factories.
c. Sugar can only be produced from sugarcane as the raw material.

Which of the statements are correct?

i. a and b
ii. b and c
iii. a and c
iv. a, b and c
14. Which one of the following parts of the pitcher plant becomes modified into a pitcher?
a. Stem
b. Leaf
c. Stipule
d. Petiole
15. Which one of the following types of light are strongly absorbed by plants?
a. Violet and orange
b. Blue and red
c. Indigo and yellow
d. Yellow and violet
16. Consider the following
a. Rice fields
b. Coal mining
c. Domestic animals
d. Wet lands

Which of the above sources of methane, a major greenhouse gas?

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i. a and d only
ii. b and c only
iii. a, b and c only
iv. a, b, c and d
17. Which one of the following is an insectivorous plant?
a. Passion flower plant
b. Pitcher plant
c. Night queen
d. Flame of the forest
18. Consider the following statements about probiotic food:
a. Probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans.
b. Probiotic food helps in maintaining gut flora.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b only
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
19. Consider the following statements:
a. Sweet orange plant is propagated by grafting technique.
b. Jasmine plant is propagated by layering technique.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b only
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
20. In making the saffron spice, which one of the following parts of the plant is used?
a. Leaf
b. Petal
c. Sepal
d. Stigma
21. Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what
possible reason/reasons is this attributable?
a. The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane.
b. When nitrogen based fertilizers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b only
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
22. Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol?
a. Jatropha
b. Maize
c. Pongamia
d. Sunflower
23. Some species of plants are insectivorous. Why?
a. Their growth in shady and dark places does not allow them to understake sufficient
photosynthesis and thus they depend on insects for nutrition.

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b. They are adapted to grow in nitrogen deficient soils and thus depend on insects for
sufficient nitrogenous nutrition.
c. They cannot synthesize certain vitamins themselves and depend on the insects digested by
them.
d. They have remained in that particular stage of evolution as living fossils, a link between
autotrophs and heterotrophs.
24. The only snake that builds a nest is:
a. Chain viper
b. King Cobra
c. Krait
d. Saw-scaled viper
25. Most of the desert plants bloom during night time because
a. Their blooming is controlled by low temperature
b. They are sensitive to the phases of moon
c. The desert insects eat away flowers during day time
d. The desert insects are active during night time
26. Living organisms require at least 27 elements, of which 15 are metals. Among these, those required
in major quantities, include
a. potassium, manganese, copper and calcium
b. potassium, molybdenum, copper and calcium
c. potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium
d. sodium, magnesium, copper and manganese
27. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
a. Milk contains none of the B-vitamins.
b. Vitamin-A (retinol) deficiency leads to dry and scaly skin.
c. One of the symptoms of scurvy is pain in the joints.
d. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency can lead to heart failure.
28. With reference to normal human beings, consider the following statements:
a. In response to the presence of HCL, secretin is produced from the duodenum.
b. Enterogastrone is produced in the small intestine in response to the presence of fatty acids.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

i. Only a
ii. Only b
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
29. Consider the following statements:
a. Non-functioning of lachrymal gland is an important symptom of deficiency of Vitamin A.
b. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 can lead to indigestion and heart enlargement.
c. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to pain in the muscles.
d. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca++ in urine.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

i. a and b
ii. b, c and d
iii. a, c and d
iv. a, b, c and d
30. The hormone insulin is a
a. glycolipid
b. fatty acid
c. peptide

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d. sterol
31. Consider the following statements:
a. Toothless mammals such as Pangolins are not found in India.
b. Gibbon is the only ape found in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b only
iii. both a and b
iv. neither a nor b
32. In which organ of the human body, lymphocyte cells formed?
a. Liver
b. Long bone
c. Pancreas
d. Spleen
33. Consider the following statements:
a. Femur is longest bone in the human body.
b. Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria.
c. ‘Athlete’s foot’ is a disease caused by virus.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

i. a and b
ii. b and c
iii. a and c
iv. a, b and c
34. Consider the following statements:
a. Dengue is a protozoan disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
b. Retro-orbital pain is not a symptom of dengue.
c. Skin rash and bleeding from nose and gums are some of the symptoms of dengue.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

i. a and b
ii. c only
iii. a and c
iv. a, b and c
35. Which of the following diseases of mulching animals are infectious?
a. Foot and mouth disease
b. Anthrax
c. Black Quarter
d. Cowpox

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

i. a, b and c
ii. b, c and d
iii. a and d
iv. a, b, c and d
36. Pneumoconiosis affects the workers who mainly in
a. Tanneries
b. Coal mining industry
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d. Glass industry
37. Consider the following statements with reference to the human body:
a. The common bile duct releases its contents into stomach.
b. The pancreatic duct releases its contents into duodenum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b only
iii. both a and b
iv. neither a nor b
38. Which one among the following is not a good source of nutritional calcium?
a. Rice
b. Ragi
c. Skimmed milk
d. Egg
39. Consider the following statements :
a. Caffeine, a constituent of tea and coffee is a diuretic.
b. Citric acid is used in soft drinks.
c. Ascorbic acid is essential for formation of bones and teeth.
d. Citric acid is a good substitution ascorbic acid in our nutrition.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

i. a and b only
ii. a, b and c only
iii. c and d only
iv. a, b, c and d
40. Consider the following statements:
a. ELISA test is employed as the first and most basic test for an individual to detect cancer.
b. Almost 50% of human beings have Rh+ blood while the remaining have Rh- blood.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b only
iii. both a and b
iv. neither a nor b
41. What is the name of the vessel that delivers the nutrient/ rich blood from the stomach and small
intestine to the liver?
a. Left hepatic artery
b. Hepatic vein
c. Right hepatic artery
d. Hepatic portal vein
42. It is possible to produce seedless tomato fruits by
a. applying trace elements in tomato fruits
b. spraying mineral solution on plants
c. spraying hormones on flowers
d. applying fertilizers containing radioactive elements
43. Which one of the following is a modified stem?
a. Carrot
b. Sweet potato
c. Coconut
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44. Which one of the following organisms is likely to show the highest concentration of DDT, once it has
been introduced into the ecosystem?
a. Grasshopper
b. Toad
c. Snake
d. Cattle
45. Which one of the following statements regarding starch and cellulose is not correct?
a. Both of them are of plant origin
b. Both of them are polymers
c. Both of them give colour with iodine
d. Both of them are made up of glucose molecules
46. Ergotism is due to consumption of
a. contaminated grains
b. rotting vegetables
c. contaminated water
d. safe cooked food
47. Which one of the following is a useful functional association between fungi and the roots of higher
plants?
a. Biofertilizer
b. Coralloid root
c. Lichen
d. Mycorrhiza
48. Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason.
a. It is generally modified dwarf variety which is resistant to drought
b. It is a generally modified variety which is pest resistant
c. It is a generally modified variety with ten times higher protein content than regular maize
crop
d. It is a genetically modified variety used exclusively for bio-fuel production
49. Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them
regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
a. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be
cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
b. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b only
iii. a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
50. Consider the following statements:
a. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
b. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, western
Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b only
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
51. Consider the following statements:
a. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.

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b. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to converse a few specific species of flora and fauna.
c. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b and c only
iii. a and c only
iv. a, b and c
52. A pesticide which is a chlorinated hydrocarbon is sprayed a food crop. The food chain is: Food crop-
Rat-Snake-Hawk. In this food chain, the highest concentration of the pesticide would accumulate in
which one of the following?
a. Food crop
b. Rat
c. Snake
d. Hawk
53. With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices:
a. Crop rotation
b. Sand fences
c. Terracing
d. Wind breaks

Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India.

i. a, b and c only
ii. b and d only
iii. a, c and d only
iv. a, b, c and d
54. Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a good option for the
production of bio-diesel in India?
a. Pongamia pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India.
b. The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which nearly half is oleic acid.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a only
ii. b only
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
55. The normal temperature of human on Kelvin scale is
a. 280
b. 290
c. 300
d. 310
56. Which of the following elements are present in all proteins?
a. Carbon
b. Hydrogen
c. Oxygen
d. Nitrogen

Codes:

i. b and c
ii. a, b and d

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iii. a, c and d
iv. a, b, c and d
57. Which one of the following hormones contains iodine?
a. Thyroxine
b. Testosterone
c. Insulin
d. Adrenaline
58. “By Weaving threads of physics, chemistry and biology into a rich tapestry, this remarkable scientist
provided a unifying molecular view of the world. He touted the wonderful properties of Vitamin C,
first as a cure of common cold and later as preventing agent against cancer.” One of science’s major
figures of all time referred to above is
a. G. N. Lewis
b. Linus Carl Pauling
c. Fritz London
d. Walter Heitle
59. “It begins as a single cell and grows into a merciless disease that claims millions of lives year after
year. But scientist are steadily unlocking its mysteries and the fight against it, may now have reached
a dramatic turning point. New discoveries promise better therapies and hope in the war against
……… “. The disease referred to in the above quotation is
a. Cancer
b. AIDS
c. Tuberculosis
d. Alzheimer’s disease
60. Of the four landmarks in medical history given below, which one was the first to take place?
a. Organ transplant
b. Bypass surgery
c. Test tube baby
d. Plastic surgery
61. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the disease which causes the death of the
largest number of people today is
a. AIDS
b. Tuberculosis
c. Malaria
d. Ebola
62. The nutritional deficiency condition that needs to be given top priority for remedial action in India
today is
a. Scurvy
b. Rickets
c. Xerophthalmia
d. Pellagra
63. Which of the following are associated with Diabetes mellitus, a common disease in adults?
a. Higher sugar level in blood
b. Lower sugar level in blood
c. Lower insulin level in blood
d. Higher insulin level in blood

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

Codes:

i. b and d
ii. a and b
iii. b and c

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iv. a and c
64. Consider the following statements : AIDS –is transmitted
a. By sexual intercourse
b. By blood transfusion
c. By mosquitoes and other blood sucking insects
d. Across the placenta
i. a, b and c are correct
ii. a, b and d are correct
iii. a, c and d are correct
iv. a and c are correct
65. Which of the following would lead to malnutrition?
a. Over nutrition
b. Under nutrition
c. Imbalanced nutrition

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below

Codes:

i. b alone
ii. b and c
iii. a and c
iv. a, b and c
66. People drinking water from a shallow hand pump, are likely to suffer from all of the following
diseases except
a. Cholera
b. Typhoid
c. Jaundice
d. Fluorosis
67. Besides proteins and carbohydrates, other elements of nutritional value found in milk, include
a. calcium, potassium and iron
b. calcium and potassium
c. potassium and iron
d. calcium and iron
68. Fat present below the skin surface in our body, acts as a barrier against
a. Loss of heat from the body
b. Loss of essential body fluids
c. Loss of salts from the body
d. Entry of harmful micro-organisms from the environment
69. The major chemical compound found in kidney stones is:
a. urea
b. calcium carbonate
c. calcium oxalate
d. calcium sulphate
70. The pituitary gland by virtue of its tropic hormones controls the secretary activity of other endocrine
glands. Which one of the following endocrine gland can function independent of the pituitary gland?
a. Thyroid
b. Gonads
c. Adrenals
d. Parathyroid
71. Oxygen transportation in a human body takes place through
a. Blood
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c. Tissue

The correct sequence of transportation is

i. a, b, c
ii. c, a, b
iii. b, a, c
iv. a, c, b
72. Corpus luteum is a mass of cells found in
a. Brain
b. Ovary
c. Pancreas
d. Spleen
73. Alpha-keratin is a protein, present in
a. Blood
b. Skin
c. Lymph
d. Eggs
74. What is the average fat content of buffalo milk?
a. 7.2%
b. 4.5%
c. 9.0%
d. 10.0%
75. The major component of honey is
a. glucose
b. sucrose
c. maltose
d. fructose
76. Arteries supplying blood to the heart are called
a. Carotid arteries
b. Hepatic arteries
c. Coronary arteries
d. Pulmonary arteries
77. Daily intake of proteins, recommended for a moderately active woman is
a. 30 g
b. 37 g
c. 40 g
d. 46 g
78. Antigen is a substance which
a. lowers body temperatures
b. destroys harmful bacteria
c. triggers the immune system
d. is used as an antidote to poison
79. The sequencing of the entire genome (the totality of all genes) of an organism was completed in
1996. The organism was:
a. albino mouse
b. yeast
c. human being
d. plasmodium vivax
80. Examine the following three statements:
a. Processed meat is a perishable food
b. All perishable foods are packed in sealed tins
c. Sealed tins sometimes to do not contain processed meat

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Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements?

i. Sealed tins always contain perishable food

ii. Processed meat is sometimes not packed in sealed tins
iii. Processed meat is always packed in sealed tins
iv. Non-perishable foods are never packed in sealed tins
81. Which one of the following type of microorganisms is most widely used in industries?
a. Bacteria
b. Bacteria and fungi
c. Bacteria and algae
d. Bacteria, microalgae and fungi
82. A tree species in Mauritius failed to reproduce because of the extinction of a fruit-eating bird. Which
one of the following was that bird?
a. Dove
b. Dodo
c. Condor
d. Skua
83. The complete conversion of glucose, in the presence of oxygen, into carbon dioxide and water with
release of energy is called
a. aerobic respiration
b. anaerobic respiration
c. glycolysis
d. hydrolysis
84. Consumption of fish is considered to be healthy when compared to flash of other animals because
fish contains
a. polyunsaturated fatty acids
b. saturated fatty acids
c. essential vitamins
d. more carbohydrates and proteins
85. Haemophilia is a genetic disorder which leads to
a. decrease in haemoglobin level
b. rheumatic heart disease
c. decrease in WBC
d. non-clotting of blood
86. Endoscopy, a technique used to explore the stomach or other inner parts of the body is based on the
phenomenon of
a. total internal reflection
b. interference
c. diffraction
d. polarization
87. When ants bite, they inject
a. Glacial acetic acid
b. Methanol
c. Formic acid
d. Stearic acid
88. In eye donation, which one of the following parts of donor’s eye is utilized?
a. Iris
b. Lens
c. cornea
d. Retina
89. Which of the following genetic diseases is sex-linked?
a. Royal haemophilia
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c. Cystic fibrosis
d. Hypertension
90. Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of
a. khesari dal
b. mustard oil
c. polished rice
d. mushrooms
91. At which stage in its life cycle, does the silk worm yield the fibre of commerce?
a. Egg
b. Larva
c. Pupa
d. Imago
92. The blood glucose level is commonly expressed as
a. mm. of Hg
b. milligram per deciliter
c. parts per million
d. gram (mg/dl) per litre
93. The sensation of fatigue in the muscles after prolonged strenuous physical work is caused by
a. a decrease in the supply of oxygen
b. minor wear and tear of muscle fibres
c. the depletion of glucose
d. the accumulation of lactic acid
94. A small pouch containing silica gel is often found in bottles of medicine in tablet or powder form
because silica gel
a. kills bacteria
b. kills germs and spores
c. absorbs moisture
d. absorbs all gases present inside the battle
95. A man whose blood group is not known meets with a serious accident and needs blood transfusion
immediately. Which one of the blood groups mentioned below and readily available in the hospital
will be safe for transfusion?
a. O, Rh-
b. O, Rh+
c. AB, Rh-
d. AB, Rh+
96. “Metastasis” is the process by which
a. cells divide rapidly under the influence of drugs
b. cancer cells spread through the blood or lymphatic system to other sites or organs
c. the chromosomes in cells nuclei are attached to the spindle before moving to the anaphase
poles
d. cancer cells are successfully inhibited to divide any further
97. Antigen is a substance which
a. destroys harmful bacteria
b. is used to treat poisoning
c. lowers body temperature
d. stimulates formation of antibody
98. Which of the following cell organelles play the most significant role in protein synthesis?
a. Lysosome and Centrosome
b. Endoplasmic reticulum and Ribosome
c. Golgi apparatus and Mitochondria
d. Lysosome and mitochondria
99. The cellular and molecular control of programmed cell death is known as
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b. ageing
c. degeneration
d. necrosis
100. Consider the following statements
a. Tapeworm is a hermaphrodite
b. Round-worm has separate sexes
c. Filarial is caused by a nematode
d. Guinea-worm is an annelid

Which of these are correct?

i. a and b
ii. a, b and c
iii. c and d
iv. b, c and d
101. In the context of organic evolution, the loss of limbs in snakes is explained by the phenomenon of
a. use and disuse of organs
b. adaption to living in burrows
c. natural selection
d. inheritance of acquired characters
102. When one gene controls two or more different characters simultaneously, the phenomenon is called
a. apomixes
b. pleiotropy
c. polyploidy
d. polyteny
103. With reference to the human body, consider the following statements:
a. The production of somatotropin goes up when a person exercises.
b. Men’s testes produce progesterone
c. Woman’s adrenal glands secrete testosterone.
d. Stress causes the adrenals to release very less amount of cortisol than usual.

Which of these statements are correct?

i. a, b, c and d
ii. a, b and c
iii. b, c and d
iv. a and d
104. Foot and Mouth disease in animals, a current epidemic in some parts of the world, is caused by
a. bacterium
b. fungus
c. protozoan
d. virus
105. When the bark of a tree is removed in a circular fashion all around near its base, it gradually dries up
and dies because?
a. Water from soil cannot rise to aerial parts.
b. Roots are starved of energy.
c. Tree is infected by soil microbes.
d. Roots do not receive oxygen for respiration.
106. Other than resistance to pests, that are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have
been created?
a. To enable them to withstand drought
b. To increase the nutritive value of the produce
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d. To increase their shelf life

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

i. a and b only
ii. c and d only
iii. a, b and d only
iv. a, b, c and d
107. Consider the following organisms:
a. Agaricus
b. Nostoc
c. Spirogyra

Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?

i. a and b
ii. b only
iii. b and c
iv. c only
108. Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because
a. exposure to sunlight is prevented
b. concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment is increased
c. rate of respiration is decreased
d. there is an increase in humidity
109. Many transplanted seedling do not grow because
a. the new soil does not contain favourable minerals
b. most of the root hair grip the new soil too hard
c. most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
d. leaves get damaged during transplantation
110. Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
a. Hard and waxy leaves
b. Tiny leaves or no leaves
c. Thorns instead of leaves

Select the correct answer using the codes given below?

i. a and b only
ii. b only
iii. a and c only
iv. a, b and c
111. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enable
the plants to
a. resist drought and increase absorptive area
b. tolerate extremes of pH
c. resist disease infestation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

i. a only
ii. b and c only
iii. a and c only
iv. a, b and c
112. Which one of the following sets is correctly matched?
a. Diphtheria, Pneumonia and Leprosy: Hereditary

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b. AIDS, Syphilis and Gonorrhoea: Bacterial
c. Colour blindness, Haemophilia and Sickle cell anaemia: Sex linked
d. Polio, Japanese B encephalitis and Plague: viral
i. Only b
ii. Only c
iii. a and d
iv. None of these
113. A person with ‘AB’ blood group is sometimes called a universal recipient because of the
a. lack of antigen in his blood
b. lack of antibodies in his blood
c. lack of both antigens and antibodies in his blood
d. presence of antibodies in his blood
114. Which one of the following is a membrane that protects the developing embryo from desiccation?
a. Amnion
b. Allantois
c. Chorion
d. Yolk sac
115. Which one of the following antimicrobial drugs, is suitable for treatment of both tuberculosis and
leprosy?
a. Isoniazid
b. P-aminosalicylic acid
c. Streptomycin
d. Rifampicin
116. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
a. All echinoderms are viviparous.
b. Round warm has no circulatory system.
c. In bony fishes, swim bladder is usually present.
d. In cartilaginous fishes, fertilization is internal.
117. Which one of the following statements is correct?
a. Prions are the smallest free-living cells.
b. The call wall of Mycoplasma is made up of amino sugars.
c. Viroids consist of single-stranded RNA molecule
d. Rickettsias lack cell wall
118. Among living organisms, which one of the following is the most responsible factor for bringing about
the origin of a new species?
a. Isolation
b. Mutation
c. Natural selection
d. Sexual reproduction
119. Ticks and mites are actually
a. Arachnids
b. Crustaceans
c. Insects
d. Myriapods
120. With reference to the blood in a normal person, which one of the following statements is correct?
a. Compared to arteries, veins are less numerous and hold less of the body’s blood at any
given time
b. Blood cells constitute about 70 percent of the total volume of the blood
c. White blood cells (WBC) are made by lymph nodes only
d. The blood has more platelets than WBC
121. Octopus is
a. an arthropod
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c. a hemichordate
d. a mollusk
122. Consider the following conditions of a sick human body
a. Swollen lymph nodes
b. Sweating at night
c. Loss of memory
d. Loss of weight

Which of these are symptoms of AIDS?

i. a and b
ii. b, c and d
iii. a, c and d
iv. a, b, c and d
123. consider the following animals of India:
a. Crocodile
b. Elephant

Which are these is/are endangered species?

i. Only a
ii. Only b
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
124. With reference to the work of human kidney, consider the following statements
a. After the waste is removed in the kidney, the clean blood is sent back through renal artery.
b. From Bowman’s capsule, the filtered liquid passes through tiny tubes where much of the
glucose is reabsorbed and sent back to the blood in the renal vein.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

i. Only a
ii. Only b
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
125. Consider the following statements:
a. Meningococcal Meningitis is transmitted from person to person by mosquito bites.
b. Vomiting and neck pain are two of the symptoms of Meningococcal Meningitis.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. Only a
ii. Only b
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
126. Robert Webster is known for his work associated with which one of the following?
a. Cardiology
b. Influenza virus
c. HIV/AIDS
d. Alzheimer
127. In the human body, which structure is the appendix attached to?
a. The large intestine
b. The small intestine
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d. The stomach
128. In human body, which one of the following hormones regulates blood calcium and phosphate?
a. Glucagon
b. Growth hormone
c. Parathyroid hormone
d. Thyroxine
129. How do most insects respire?
a. Through skin
b. Through gills
c. By lungs
d. By tracheal system
130. In human beings, normally in which one of the following parts, does the sperm fertilize the ovum?
a. Cervix
b. Fallopian tube
c. Lower part of uterus
d. Upper part of uterus
131. Which one of the following parts of the human brain is the regulating centre for swallowing and
vomiting?
a. Cerebellum
b. Cerebrum
c. Medulla oblongata
d. Pons
132. Production of which one of the following is a function of the liver?
a. Lipase
b. Urea
c. Mucus
d. Hydrochloric acid
133. Which one of the following is not a digestive enzyme in the human system?
a. Trypsin
b. Gastrin
c. Ptyalin
d. Pepsin
134. Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the order of decreasing length of the three
structural parts given below of small intestine in the human body?
a. Jejunum-Duodenum-Ileum
b. Ileum-Duodenum-Jejunum
c. Jejunum-Ileum-Duodenum
d. Ileum-Jejunum-Duodenum
135. In which of the following kinds of organisms is the phenomenon found wherein the female kills the
male after copulation?
a. Dragonfly
b. Honeybee
c. Spider
d. Pit viper
136. For which one of the following snakes is the diet mainly composed of other snakes?
a. Krait
b. Russell’s viper
c. Rattlesnake
d. King cobra
137. What is the pH level of blood of a natural person?
a. 4.5-4.6
b. 6.45-6.55
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d. 8.25-8.35
138. Among the following, which one lays eggs and does not produce young ones directly?
a. Echidna
b. Kangaroo
c. Porcupine
d. Whale
139. The release of which one of the following into ponds and wells helps in controlling the mosquitoes?
a. Crab
b. Dogfish
c. Gambusia fish
d. Snail
140. Among the following, which one is not an ape?
a. Gibbon
b. Gorilla
c. Langur
d. Orangutan
141. In the context of genetic disorders, consider the following: A woman suffers from colour blindness
while her husband does not suffer from it. They have a son and a daughter. In this context, which
one of the following statements is most probably correct?
a. Both children suffer from colour blindness
b. Daughter suffers from colour blindness while son does not suffer from it.
c. Both children do not suffer from colour blindness.
d. Son suffers from colour blindness while daughter does not suffer from it.
142. In the context of Indian wild life, the flying fox is a
a. Bat
b. Kite
c. Stork
d. Vulture
143. With reference to the evolution of living organisms, which one of the following sequences is correct?
a. Octopus-Dolphin-Shark
b. Pangolin-Tortoise-Hawk
c. Salamander-Python-Kangaroo
d. Frog-Crab-Prawn
144. The Panda belongs to the same family as that of
a. Bear
b. Cat
c. Dog
d. Rabbit
145. The marine animal called Dugong which is vulnerable to extinction is
a. Amphibian
b. Bony fish
c. Shark
d. Mammal
146. Widespread resistance of malaria parasite to drugs like chloroquine has prompted attempts to
combat malaria. Why is it difficult to develop an effective malaria vaccine?
a. Malaria is caused by several species of Plasmodium.
b. Man does not develop immunity to malaria during natural infection.
c. Vaccines can be developed only against bacteria.
d. Man is only an intermediate host and not the definitive host.
147. Consider the following statements:
a. Hepatitis B is several times more infectious than HIV/AIDS
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. Only a
ii. Only b
iii. Both a and b
iv. Neither a nor b
148. At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequence
on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
a. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
b. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
c. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. Only a and b
ii. Only b
iii. Only a and c
iv. a, b and c
149. Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why?
a. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.
b. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.
c. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce
electricity.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

i. Only a
ii. Only b and c
iii. Only a and c
iv. a, b and c
150. Human activities in the recent past have caused the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere, but a lot of it does not remain in the lower atmosphere because of
a. its escape into the outer stratosphere.
b. the photosynthesis by phytoplankton in the oceans.
c. the trapping of air in the polar ice caps.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a and b
ii. b only
iii. b and c
iv. c only
151. In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase
the marine productivity by bringing the
a. decomposer microorganisms to the surface.
b. nutrients to the surface.
c. bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. only a
ii. only b
iii. b and c
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152. A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does
this campaign signify to the customers?
a. The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils.
b. The food products are not made out of animal fats/oils.
c. The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. Only a
ii. b and c only
iii. a and c only
iv. a, b and c
153. A married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood
group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B
positive and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son is?
a. O positive
b. A positive
c. B positive
d. Cannot be determine on the basis of the given data
154. Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good
source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
a. They activate then enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body an help prevent
vitamin deficiency
b. They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help
avoid unnecessary wastage of energy
c. They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism
d. They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process
155. Consider the following kinds of organisms:
a. Bacteria
b. Fungi
c. Flowering plants

Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as bio pesticides?

i. a only
ii. b and c only
iii. a and c only
iv. a, b and c
156. Which one of the following sets of elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the
Earth?
a. Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium
b. Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
c. Oxygen, Calcium, Phosphorus
d. Carbon, Hydrogen, Potassium
157. Consider the following kinds of organisms:
a. Bat
b. Bee
c. Bird

Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?

i. a and b only
ii. b only
iii. a and c only

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iv. a, b and c
158. Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known
as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced
by
a. bacteria
b. protozoa
c. moulds
d. viruses
159. Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?
a. Excretion of urea by animals
b. Burning of coal by man
c. Death of vegetarian

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

i. a only
ii. b and c only
iii. a and c only
iv. a, b and c
160. Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
a. Chikungunya
b. Hepatitis B
c. HIV/AIDS

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

i. a only
ii. b and c only
iii. a and c only
iv. a, b and c
161. Consider the following minerals:
a. Calcium
b. Iron
c. Sodium

Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of
muscles?

i. a only
ii. b and c only
iii. a and c only
iv. a, b and c
162. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
a. across different species of plants
b. from animals to plants
c. from microorganisms to higher organisms

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

i. a only
ii. b and c only
iii. a and c only
iv. a, b and c
163. Consider the following animals:

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a. Sea cow
b. Sea horse
c. Sea lion

Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?

i. a
ii. a and c
iii. b and c
iv. a, b and c
164. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
b. Viruses can be cultured in any synthesis medium.
c. Viruses are transmitted from one organisms to another by biological vectors only.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

i. a
ii. b and c
iii. a and c
iv. a, b and c
165. In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification
of a person?
a. Iris scanning
b. Retinal scanning
c. Voice recognition

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

i. a
ii. b and c
iii. a and c
iv. a, b and c
166. Consider the following diseases:
a. Diphtheria
b. Chickenpox
c. Smallpox

Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?

i. a and b
ii. c
iii. a, b and c
iv. none
167. Consider the following pairs:
Vitamin Deficiency disease
a. Vitamin C : Scurvy
b. Vitamin D : Rickets
c. Vitamin E : Night blindness

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

i. a and b
ii. c
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iv. none
168. H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following
diseases?
a. AIDS
b. Bird flu
c. Dengue
d. Swine flu
169. With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:
a. The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.
b. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are
released into the atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

i. a
ii. b
iii. both a and b
iv. neither a nor b
170. Match List-I (Physiological processes) with List-II (Cell organelles) and select the correct answers by
using the codes given below:
List-I List-II
a. Photosynthesis 1. Plasma membrane
b. Mineral uptake 2. Chloroplast
c. Respiration 3. Mitochondria
d. Protein synthesis 4. Ribosomes
A. a-1; b-2; c-3; d-4
B. a-1; b-2; c-4; d-3
C. a-2; b-1; c-3; d-4
D. a-2; b-1; c-4; d-2

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