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Biology Prodigy Test #1

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Botany - Section A
4. Match List - I with List - II
List - I List - II
1. Match List - I with List - II (A) Chlorophyll a (I) Yellow to yellow orange
List-I List-II (B) Chlorophyll b (II) Yellow green
(A) Protein (I) C=C double bonds (C) Xanthophyll (III) Blue green
Unsaturated fatty Phosphodiester (D) Carotenoids (IV) Yellow
(B) (II)
acid bond Choose the correct answer from the options
(C) Nucleic acid (III) Glycosidic bonds given below:
(D) Polysaccharide (IV) Peptide bonds Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
Choose the correct answer from the options 1. III II IV I
given below: 2. III I IV II
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D) 3. II III I IV
1. II I IV III 4. IV III II I
2. IV III I II
3. IV I II III
4. I IV III II 5. Nitrates and phosphates flowing from
agricultural farms into water bodies are a
significant cause of:
2. Match List - I with List - II 1. Eutrophication 2. Humification
List - I List - II 3. Mineralisation 4. Stratification
Hydrarch Gradual change in the
(A) (I)
succession species composition
Xerarch Faster and climax 6. Match List - I with List - II
(B) (II)
succession reached quickly List - I List - II
Ecological Lichens to mesic (Phenotypic
(C) (III) (Type of cross)
succession conditions ratio)
Secondary Phytoplankton to mesic (A) Monohybrid cross (I) 1:1
(D) (IV)
succession conditions (B) Dihybrid cross (II) 1:2:1
Choose the correct answer from the options Incomplete
given below: (C) (III) 3:1
dominance
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D) (D) Test cross (IV) 9:3:3:1
1. IV II III I Choose the correct answer from the options
2. III I IV II given below:
3. I IV II III Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
4. IV III I II 1. III IV II I
2. II IV III I
3. II III IV I
3. In Calotropis, aestivation is: 4. IV III I II
1. Valvate 2. Vexillary
3. Imbricate 4. Twisted
7. How many times decarboxylation occurs
during each TCA cycle?
1. Thrice 2. Many
3. Once 4. Twice

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8. The dissolution of synaptonemal complex 12. In 'rivet popper hypothesis', Paul Ehrlich
occurs during: compared the rivets in an airplane to
1. Pachytene 2. Diplotene species within a
1. 2. genetic diversity
3. Diakinesis 4. Leptotene genus
genera within a
3. ecosystem 4.
family
9. Identify the correct statements regarding
Mass flow hypothesis.
A: Mass flow is faster than diffusion. 13. In a pea flower, five petals are arranged in
Mass flow is the result of pressure a specialized manner with one posterior, two
B: lateral and two anterior. These are named
difference between the end points.
as___________, ____________ and ________
Different substances involved in mass flow
C: respectively.
move at different paces.
Mass flow can result through either a
Keel, Wings and Vexillum, Keel and
D: positive or a negative hydrostatic pressure 1. 2.
standard standard
gradient.
Keel, Standard and Standard, Wings and
Choose the correct answer from the options 3. 4.
Carina Keel
given below:
1. (A), (C), (D) only 2. (B), (C), (D) only
3. (A), (B), (C) only 4. (A), (B), (D) only 14. In which of the following sets of families,
the pollen grain are viable for months?
1. Solanaceae, Poaceae and Liliaceae
10. Doubling of the number of chromosomes 2. Brassicaceae, Liliaceae and Poaceae
can be achieved by disrupting mitotic cell 3. Rosaceae, Liliaceae and Poaceae
division soon after: 4. Leguminosae, Solanaceae and Rosaceae
1. Anaphase 2. Telophase
3. Prophase 4. Metaphase 15. Transfer of pollen grains from anther to
stigma of another flower of same plant is
known as:
11. Given below are two statements : 1. Geitonogamy 2. Xenogamy
Statement RuBisCO is the most abundant 3. Autogamy 4. Cleistogamy
I: enzyme in the world.
Statement Photorespiration does not occur
II: in C4 plants. 16. The phenomenon which is influenced by
In the light of the above statements, choose auxin and also played a major role in its
the most appropriate answer from the discovery is:
options given below: 1. Phototropism
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is 2. Root initiation
incorrect 3. Gravitropism
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is 4. Apical Dominance
correct
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are 17. The transverse section of plant part
correct showed polyarch, radial and exarch xylem,
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are with endodermis and pericycle. The plant
incorrect part is identified as:
1. Monocot root 2. Dicot root
3. Dicot stem 4. Monocot stem

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18. What will happen if fresh water lake gets 23. Match List - I with List - II
contaminated by the addition of polluted List-I List-II
water with high BOD? (A) Pteropsida (I) Psilotum
Amount of dissolved oxygen in the lake will (B) Lycopsida (II) Equisetum
1.
decrease.
(C) Psilopsida (III) Adiantum
2. The lake will remain unaffected
(D) Sphenopsida (IV) Selaginella
Number of submerged aquatic plants in
3. Choose the correct answer from the options
the lake will increase
given below:
Number of aquatic animals in the lake will Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
4.
increase.
1. II III I IV
2. III I IV II
19. The last chromosome sequenced in 3. II III IV I
Human Genome project was: 4. III IV I II
1. Chromosome 6 2. Chromosome 1
3. Chromosome 22 4. Chromosome 14
24. Inulin is a polymer of:
1. Fructose 2. Galactose
20. The amount of nutrients such as carbon, 3. Amino Acids 4. Glucose
nitrogen, potassium and calcium present in
the soil at any given time is referred to as:
1. Standing state 2. Standing crop 25. Thermostable DNA polymerase used in
3. Humus 4. Detritus PCR was isolated from:
1. Thermus aquaticus
2. Escherichia coli
21. Plants offer rewards to animals in the 3. Agrobacterium tumefaciens
form of pollen and nectar and the animals 4. Bacillus thuringiensis
facilitate the pollination process. This is an
example of: 26. Name the component that binds to the
operator region of an operon and prevents
1. Amensalism 2. Competition
RNA polymerase from transcribing the
3. Commensalism 4. Mutualism operon.
1. Promotor 2. Regulator protein
3. Repressor protein 4. Inducer
22. The species of plants that plays a vital role
in controlling the relative abundance of other
species in a community is called _______.
27. A heterozygous pea plant with violet
1. alien species 2. endemic species
flowers was crossed with a homozygous pea
3. exotic species 4. keystone species plant with white flowers. Violet is dominant
over white. Which one of the following
represents the expected combinations among
40 progenies formed?
1. 30 produced violet and 10 produced white
flowers
2. 20 produced violet and 20 produced white
flowers.
3. All 40 produced violet flowers
4. All 40 produced white flowers

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28. Fatty acids are connected with the 32. Which classes of algae possess pigment
respiratory pathway through: fucoxanthin and pigment phycoerythrin,
1. Acetyl CoA respectively?
2. α - Ketoglutaric acid 1. Phaeophyceae and Chlorophyceae
3. Dihydroxy acetone phosphate 2. Phaeophyceae and Rhodophyceae
4. Pyruvic acid 3. Chlorophyceae and Rhodophyceae
4. Rhodophyceae and Phaeophyceae
29. Ligation of foreign DNA at which of the
following site will result in loss of tetracycline 33. In which disorder, change of single base
resistance of pBR322? pair in the gene for beta globin chain results
1. PsT I in change of glutamic acid to valine?
2. Pvu I 1. Thalassemia 2. Sickle cell anemia
3. EcoR I 3. Haemophilia 4. Phenylketonuria
4. BamH I

30. Match List - I with List - II 34. For chemical defense against
List - I List - II herbivores, Calotropis has
Promotes female flower 1. Cardiac glycosides 2. strychnine
(A) Auxin (I)
formation in cucumber 3. toxic ricin 4. distasteful quinine
Overcoming apical
(B) Gibberellin (II)
dominance
Increase in the length of
35. Consider the following tissues in the
(C) Cytokinin (III)
grape stalks stellar region of a stem showing secondary
Promotes flowering in growth.
(D) Ethylene (IV)
pineapple (A) Primary xylem
(B) Secondary xylem
Choose the correct answer from the options (C) Primary phloem
given below: (D) Secondary phloem
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D) Arrange these in the correct sequence of their
1. II I IV III position from pith towards cortex.
1. (A), (B), (D), (C) 2. (B), (A), (C), (D)
2. IV III II I
3. (A), (B), (C), (D) 4. (B), (A), (D), (C)
3. I III IV II
4. III II I IV

31. During symport, two different molecules


Botany - Section B
36. Which of the following mineral ion is not
move across the membrane:
remobilized in plants?
in same direction with the help of different
1. 1. Potassium 2. Calcium
carriers located at a common site
3. Nitrogen 4. Phosphorus
in same direction with the help of different
2. carriers located at different sites in the
same cell
in same direction with the help of same
3.
carrier
in opposite direction with the help of same
4.
carrier

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37. Which out of the following statements is 40. Which of the following statements is true?
incorrect? All pteridophytes exhibit haplo-diplontic
1.
1. Grana lamellae have both PS I and PS II pattern.
Cyclic photophosphorylation involved both Seed bearing plants follow haplontic
2. 2.
PS I and PS II pattern
+ 3. Most algal genera are diplontic
3. Both ATP and NADPH + H are synthesised
during non-cyclic photophosphorylation Most bryophytes do not have haplo-
4.
Stroma lamellae lack PS II and NAP diplontic life cycle.
4.
reductase

41. Which of the following statement is


38. Match List - I with List - II incorrect above Agrobacterium tumefaciens ?
List - I List - II It is used to deliver gene of interest in both
1.
(A) Nitrococcus (I) Denitrification prokaryotic as well as eukaryotic host cells.
Conversion of ammonia to 'Ti' plasmid from Agrobacterium tumefaciens
(B) Rhizobium (II) 2. used for gene transfer is not pathogenic to
nitrite
plant cells.
Conversion of nitrite to
(C) Thiobacillus (III) It transforms normal plant cells into tumor
nitrate 3.
cells
Conversion of atmospheric
(D) Nitrobacter (IV) 4. It delivers 'T-DNA' into plant cell
nitrogen to ammonia
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below:
42. Consider the following plant tissues:
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
(A) Axillary buds
1. III I IV II (B) Fascicular vascular cambium
2. IV III II I (C) Interfascicular cambium
3. II IV I III (D) Cork cambium
4. I II III IV (E) Intercalary meristem
Identify the lateral meristems among the
above:
39. In angiosperms, the correct sequence of 1. (A), (C) and (D) only 2. (B), (C) and (D) only
events leading to the formation of female (A), (B), (C) and (E) (A), (B), (D) and (E)
3. 4.
gametophyte in the ovule is: only only
3 successive free nuclear divisions in
A.
functional megaspore.
B. Degeneration of 3 megaspores
C. Meiotic division in megaspore mother cell
D. Migration of 3 nuclei towards each pole.
Formation of a wall resulting in seven
E.
celled embryosac.

Choose the correct answer from the options


given below:
1. (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) 2. (C), (E), (A), (D), (B)
3. (B), (C), (A), (D), (E) 4. (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)

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43. Match List - I with List - II 46. A certain plant homozygous for yellow
List-I List-II seeds and red flowers was crossed with a
Delivers genes into plant homozygous for green seeds and white
(A) Kanamycin (I) flowers. The F1 plants had yellow seeds and
animal cells
(B) ClaI (II) Selectable marker pink flowers. The F1 plants were selfed to get
Disarmed F2 progeny. Assuming independent
(C) (III) Restriction site assortment of the two characters, how many
retroviruses
Kanamycin phenotypic categories are expected for these
(D) R (IV) Antibiotic resistance characters in the F2 generation?
gene
Choose the correct answer from the options 1. 9 2. 16
given below: 3. 4 4. 6
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
1. II III I IV
47. During which stages of mitosis and
2. III I IV II
meiosis, respectively, does the centromere of
3. IV III I II each chromosome split?
4. II IV I III Metaphase, Prophase,
1. 2.
Metaphase II Telophase I
Telophase, Anaphase Anaphase,
3. 4.
I Anaphase II
44. Given below are two statements:
The process of copying genetic information
I: from one strand of the DNA into RNA is 48. Which of the following statements is not
termed as transcription correct?
A transcription unit in DNA is defined
primarily by the three regions in the DNA Phase of cell elongation of plant cells is
II: 1.
i.e. a promoter, the structural gene and a characterized by increased vacuolation.
terminator.
Cells in the meristematic phase of growth
In the light of the above statements, choose 2. exhibit abundant plasmodesmatal
the correct answer from the options given connections
below:
3. Plant growth is generally determinate
1. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
2. Statement I is false but Statement II is true 4. Plant growth is measurable
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

45. Which scientist conducted an experiment


with 32p and 35s labelled phages for
demonstrating that DNA is the genetic
material?
1. James D. Watson and F.H.C Crick
2. A.D. Hershey and M.J. Chase
3. F. Griffith
4. O.T. Avery, C.M. MacLeod and M. McCarty

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49. Match List - I with List - II 52. Match List - I with List - II
Type of flower Example List-I List-II
(A) Zygomorphic (I) Mustard (A) Typhoid (I) Protozoan
(B) Hypogynous (II) Plum (B) Elephantiasis (II) Salmonella
(C) Perigynous (III) Cassia (C) Ringworm (III) Aschelminthes
(D) Epigynous (IV) Cucumber (D) Malaria (IV) Microsporum
Choose the correct answer from the options
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
given below: Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D) 1. I IV III II
1. I II IV III 2. I III IV II
2. I II III IV 3. II III IV I
3. IV I III II 4. II IV III I
4. III I II IV

53. Which of the following is not a secondary


50. Given below are two statements: metabolite?
The process of translocation through 1. Curcumin 2. Morphine
I: phloem is unidirectional but through 3. Anthocyanin 4. Lecithin
xylem, it is bidirectional
The most readily mobilized elements are
II: phosphorus, sulphur, nitrogen and 54. Arrange the sequence of different
potassium. hormones for their role during
In light of the above statements, choose the gametogenesis:
most appropriate answer from the options Gonadotropin LH stimulates synthesis and
given below: A.
secretion of Androgen
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is Gonadotropin releasing hormone from
correct B.
hypothalamus
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
C. Androgen stimulates spermatogenesis
correct
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are D. Gonadotropin FSH helps in the process of
correct spermiogenesis
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are E. Gonadotropins from anterior pituitary
incorrect gland

Choose the correct answer from the options


Zoology - Section A given below:
51. Which of the following sexually 1. (E), (A), (D), (B), (C) 2. (C), (A), (D), (E), (B)
transmitted infections are completely 3. (B), (E), (A), (C), (D) 4. (D), (B), (A), (C), (E)
curable?
1. HIV infection and Trichomoniasis
2. Syphilis and Trichomoniasis 55. House fly belongs to _______ family.
3. Hepatitis-B and Genital herpes 1. Cyprinidae 2. Hominidae
4. Genital Herpes and Genital warts
3. Calliphoridae 4. Muscidae

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56. Select incorrect statement, regarding 59. Given below are two statements: one is
chemical structure of insulin: labelled as
Mature insulin molecule consists of three Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
1. Reason (R)
polypeptide chains - A, B and C.
Insulin is synthesized as prohormone Ascending limb of the loop of
2. Henle is impermeable to
which contains extra stretch of C-peptide.
C-peptide is not present in mature insulin Assertion (A): water and allows transport of
3. electrolytes actively or
molecule.
passively.
Polypeptide chains A and B are linked to
4. Dilution of filtrate takes place
disulphide bridges.
Reason (R): due to efflux of electrolytes in
the medullary fluid
57. Which one of the following is the In light of the above statements, choose the
quiescent stage of cell cycle? correct answer from the options given below:
1. M 2. G2 1. (A) is True, (R) is False
2. (A) is False, (R) is True
3. G1 4. G0
Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the
3.
correct explanation of (A)
Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the
58. Given below are two statements: 4.
correct explanation of (A)
RNA being unstable, it mutates
Statement I:
at a faster rate
RNA can directly code for 60. The Cockroach is:
Statement II: synthesis of proteins hence can
Ammonotelic
easily express the characters. 1. 2. Uricotelic only
only
In the light of the above statements, choose
Ureotelic and
the correct answer from the options given 3. Ureotelic only 4.
Uricotelic
below:
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is
false.
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is 61. Which of the following statements are
true correct with respect to the hormone and its
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true function?
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are A: Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) regulates the blood
false calcium level
In males, FSH and androgens regulate
B:
spermatogenesis
C: Hyperthyroidism can lead to goitre
Glucocorticoids are secreted in Adrenal
D:
Medulla
Parathyroid hormone is regulated by
E:
circulated levels of sodium ions
Choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below:
1. (C) and (E) only 2. (A) and (B) only
3. (B) and (C) only 4. (A) and (D) only

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62. Select the sequence of steps in respiration. 65. Match List - I with List - II
Diffusion of gases (O2 and CO2) across List-I List-II
A.
alveolar membrane. (A) Palm bones (I) Phalanges
Diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and (B) Wrist bones (II) Metacarpals
B.
tissues (C) Ankle bones (III) Carpals
C. Transport of gases by the blood (D) Digit bones (IV) Tarsals
Pulmonary ventilation by which Choose the correct answer from the options
D. atmospheric air is drawn in and CO2 rich given below:
alveolar air is released out. Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
Utilisation of O2 by the cells for catabolic 1. II III I IV
E.
reactions and resultant release of CO2 2. IV I II III
3. III IV I II
Choose the correct answer from the options 4. II III IV I
given below:
1. (D), (A), (C), (B), (E) 2. (C), (B), (A), (E), (D)
3. (B), (C), (E), (D), (A) 4. (A), (C), (B), (E), (D) 66. Match List - I with List - II
List-I List-II
(A) Non-medicated IUDs (I) Multiload 375
63. Which of the following is/are cause(s) of Rubber
biodiversity losses? (B) Copper releasing IUDs (II)
barrier
1. Over-exploitation, habitat loss and Hormone releasing
fragmentation (C) (III) Lippes loop
IUDs
2. Climate change only
(D) Vaults (IV) LNG-20
3. Over-exploitation only
4. Habitat loss and fragmentation only Choose the correct answer from the options
given below:
64. Match List - I with List - II Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
List-I List-II 1. IV III I II
(A) Contractile vacuole (I) Asterias 2. II IV III I
(B) Water vascular system (II) Amoeba 3. III I IV II
(C) Canal system (III) Spongilla 4. III IV II I
(D) Flame cells (IV) Taenia
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below: 67. Which of the following can act as
molecular scissors?
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
1. Restriction enzymes 2. DNA ligase
1. IV II I III
3. RNA polymerase 4. DNA polymerase
2. I III II IV
3. III II I IV
4. II I III IV

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68. Select the correct statements about sickle 71. Match List - I with List - II
cell anemia: List-I List-II
There is a change in the gene for beta- (A) Eosinophils (I) 6-8%
A:
globin (B) Lymphocytes (II) 2-3%
In beta-globin, there is a valine in place of (C) Neutrophils (III) 20-25%
B:
Lysine
(D) Monocytes (IV) 60-65%
C: It is an example of point mutation
Choose the correct answer from the options
D: In the normal gene, U is replaced by A given below:
Choose the correct answer from the options Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
given below:
1. IV I II III
1. (B), (C) and (D) only 2. (B) and (D) only
2. IV I III II
3. (A), (B) and (D) only 4. (A) and (C) only
3. II III IV I
4. II III I IV
69. Given below are two statements:
Intra Cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is
72. Given below are two statements:
I: another specialized procedure of in-
vivo fertilization. I: Goblet cells are unicellular glands
Infertility cases due to the inability of the II: Earwax is the secretion of exocrine gland
male partner to inseminate the female In the light of the above statements, choose
II: the correct answer from the options given
can be corrected by artificial insemination
(AI) below:
In light of the above statements, choose the 1. Statement I is True but Statement II is
correct answer from the options given below: False
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is 2. Statement I is False but Statement II is
false True
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is 3. Both Statement I and Statement II are True
true 4. Both Statement I and Statement II are
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true False
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
73. Given below are two statements regarding
70. Match List - I with List - II oogenesis.
List- List-II (Electrical activity The primary follicles get surrounded by
I (ECG) of heart) more layers of granulosa cells, a theca and
I:
shows fluid filled cavity antrum. Now it is
Depolarisation of
(A) P-wave (I) called secondary follicle.
ventricles
Graafian follicle ruptures to release the
QRS
(B) (II) End of systole II: secondary oocyte from the ovary by the
complex
process called ovulation.
(C) T wave (III) Depolarisation of atria
In the light of the above statements, choose
End of T Repolarisation of the correct answer from the options given
(D) (IV)
wave ventricles below:
Choose the correct answer from the options 1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is
given below: false
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
1. IV I III II true
2. I IV III II 3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3. IV III I II
4. III I IV II

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74. There are 250 snails in a pond and within 77. Match List - I with List - II
a year their number increases to 2500 by List-I List-II
reproduction. What should be their birth rate Responsible for
(in per snail per year)? heating of Earth's
1. 10 2. 9 (A) Deforestation (I)
surface and
3. 25 4. 15 atmosphere
Conversion of forested
(B) Reforesation (II) areas to non-forested
75. Given below are two statements: areas
The nose contains mucus-coated receptors Natural ageing of lake
which are specialised for receiving the Green-house by nutrient
I: (C) (III)
sense of smell are called olfactory effect enrichment of its
receptors. water
Wall of the eyeball has three layers. The Process of restoring a
external layer is called choroid (dense forest that once
connective tissue), middle layer is sclera (D) Eutrophication (IV)
II: existed but was
(thin pigmented layer) and internal layer removed
is retina (ganglion cells, bipolar cells and Choose the correct answer from the options
photoreceptor cells) given below:
In the light of the above statements, choose Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
the correct answer from the options given 1. IV III II I
below:
2. I II III IV
1. Statement I is True but Statement II is
False 3. III I II IV
2. Statement I is False but Statement II is 4. II IV I III
True
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are True
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are 78. Diacetyl morphine is also called as:
False 1. Amphetamine 2. Barbiturate
3. Crack 4. Smack
76. Which one of the following acts as an
inducer for lac operon?
1. Sucrose 2. Lactose 79. 'X' and 'Y' are the components of Binomial
3. Glucose 4. Galactose nomenclature. This naming system was
proposed by 'Z':
X - Generic name, Y - Specific epithet, Z -
1.
Carolus Linnaeus
X - Specific epithet, Y - Generic name, Z -
2.
R.H. Whittaker
X - Specific epithet, Y - Generic name, Z -
3.
Carolus Linnaeus
X - Generic name, Y - Specific epithet, Z -
4.
R.H. Whittaker

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80. Which of the following statements are 83. Select the correct sequence of substages of
correct? Prophase - I of Meiotic division
Reproductive health refers to total well- (A) Zygotene
A: (B) Pachytene
being in all aspects of reproduction
Amniocentesis is legally banned for sex (C) Diakinesis
B: (D) Leptotene
determination in India
(E) Diplotene
"Saheli" - an oral contraceptive for females
Choose the correct answer from the options
C: was developed in collaboration with ICMR
given below:
(New Delhi).
1. (D), (B), (A), (E), (C) 2. (A), (B), (D), (E), (C)
Amniocentesis is used to determine
D: genetic disorders and survivability of 3. (D), (A), (B), (E), (C) 4. (A), (D), (B), (C), (E)
foetus.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: 84. Brain stem of the human brain consists of:
1. Mid-brain, Pons and Medulla Oblongata
1. (B) and (C) only 2. (D) and (C) only
2. Forebrain, Cerebellum and Pons
3. (A), (B) and (D) only 4. (A) and (C) only 3. Thalamus, Hypothalamus and Corpora
quadrigemina
4. Amygdala, Hippocampus and Corpus
81. Match List - I with List - II Callosum
List-I List-II
(A) Terpenoids (I) Codeine 85. Identify the fossil of a man who showed
(B) Unsaturated fatty acid (II) Diterpenes the following characteristics:
(C) Nucleic acid (III) Ricin (A) Brain capacity of 1400 cc
(B) Used hides to protect their body
(D) Polysaccharide (IV) Concanavalin A
(C) Buried their dead bodies
Choose the correct answer from the options In the light of above statements, choose the
given below: correct answer from the options given below:
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D) 1. Homo erectus 2. Neanderthal man
1. II IV III I 3. Homo habilis 4. Australopithecus
2. II I IV III
3. II III I IV
4. II IV I III

82. Given below are two statements:


In bacteria, the mesosomes are formed by
I:
the extensions of the plasma membrane.
The mesosomes, in bacteria, help in DNA
II:
replication and cell wall formation.
In light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options
given below:
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
correct
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are
correct
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are
incorrect

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Zoology - Section B 88. Given below are two statements: one is


labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
86. With reference to Hershey and Chase labelled as Reason (R)
experiments, select the correct statements: A person goes to high altitude
Viruses grown in the presence of and experiences "Altitude
A: radioactive phosphorus contained Assertion (A): Sickness" with symptoms like
radioactive DNA. breathing difficulty and heart
Viruses grown on radioactive sulphur palpitations.
B: Due to low atmospheric
contained radioactive proteins.
Viruses grown on radioactive phosphorus pressure at high altitude, the
C: Reason (R):
contained radioactive protein body does not get sufficient
oxygen
Viruses grown on radioactive sulphur
D: In the light of the above statements, choose
contained radioactive DNA
the correct answer from the options given
Viruses grown on radioactive protein
E: below:
contained radioactive DNA
1. (A) is True but (R) is False
Choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: 2. (A) is False but (R) is True
1. (D) and (E) only 2. (A) and (B) only Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the
3.
correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) and (C) only 4. (B) and (D) only
Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the
4.
correct explanation of (A)
87. Select the correct sequential steps
regarding the absorption of fatty acids and
glycerol, in the intestine: 89. The salient features of genetic code are:
Micelles are reformed into small protein- (A) The code is palindromic
A. (B) UGA act as initiator codon
coated fat globules called chylomicrons.
(C) The code is unambiguous and specific
B. Micelles move into intestinal mucosa.
(D) The code is nearly universal
Fatty acids and glycerol are incorporated Choose the most appropriate answer from the
C.
into small droplets called micelles. options given below:
Lacteals release the absorbed substances 1. (A) and (D) only 2. (B) and (C) only
D.
into the bloodstream. 3. (A) and (B) only 4. (C) and (D) only
E. Chylomicrons are transported into lacteals.

Choose the correct answer from the options 90. Arrange the events of Renin-Angiotensin
given below: mechanism in correct sequence
1. (A), (E), (B), (D), (C) 2. (D), (E), (B), (C), (A) A: Activation of JG cells and release of renin
3. (C), (B), (A), (E), (D) 4. (B), (C), (E), (A), (D) Angiotensin II activated release of
B:
aldosterone
C: Fall in glomerular blood pressure
+
D: Reabsorption of Na and water from distal
convoluted tubule
Angiotensinogen is converted to
E:
Angiotensin I and then to Angiotensin II
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below:
1. (C), (A), (E), (B), (D) 2. (A), (D), (E), (C), (B)
3. (A), (D), (C), (B), (E) 4. (B), (A), (E), (D), (C)

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91. Select the correct statements regarding 93. Select the correct statements:
dissolved Oxygen and Biochemical Oxygen Platyhelminthes are triploblastic
demand. A: pseudocoelomate and bilaterally
BOD is inversely related to dissolved symmetrical organisms.
A:
oxygen Ctenophores reproduce only sexually and
B:
Low dissolved oxygen and high BOD lead to fertilization is external
B:
loss of aquatic life. In tapeworm, fertilization is internal
C:
C: High BOD leads to high dissolved oxygen but sexes are not separate
Both BOD and dissolved oxygen are Ctenophores are exclusively marine,
D:
indicator of health of a water body D: diploblastic and bioluminescent
Both BOD and dissolved oxygen are affected organisms
E: by amount of organic matter in the water In sponges, fertilization is external and
E:
body. development is direct.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the Choose the correct answer from the options
options given below: given below:
1. (A), (B), (C), (E) only 2. (A), (B), (D), (E) only 1. (A), (C) and (D) only 2. (B), (C) and (D) only
3. (A), (B), (C), (D) only 4. (B), (C), (D), (E) only 3. (A) and (E) only 4. (B) and (D) only

92. Given below are two statements: 94. Match List - I with List - II
Parathyroid hormone acts on List-I List-II
Statement
bones and stimulates the process Separation of DNA
I: (A) Gene therapy (I)
of bone resorption fragments
Parathyroid hormone along with Diagnostic test for
Statement Thyrocalcitonin plays a (B) RNA interference (II)
AIDS
II: significant role in carbohydrate (C) ELISA (III) Cellular defence
metabolism.
Gel Allows correction of
In the light of the above statements, choose (D) Electrophoresis (IV) a gene defect
the correct answer from the options given
Choose the correct answer from the options
below:
given below:
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is
false Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is 1. IV I II III
true 2. IV II III I
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true 3. IV III II I
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false 4. IV III I II

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95. Which of the following statements are 98. Match List - I with List - II
correct in the context of Golgi apparatus? List-I List-II
It is the important site for the formation of (A) Columnar epithelium (I) Ducts of glands
A:
glycoprotein and glycolipids Inner lining of
It produces cellular energy in the form of (B) Ciliated epithelium (II) stomach and
B:
ATP intestine
It modifies the protein synthesized by Inner lining of
C: (C) Squamous epithelium (III)
ribosomes on ER bronchioles
D: It facilitates the transport of ions (D) Cuboidal epithelium (IV) Endothelium
E: It provides mechanical support Choose the correct answer from the options
Choose the most appropriate answer from the given below:
options given below: Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
1. (B) and (C) only 2. (A) and (C) only 1. III II I IV
3. (A) and (D) only 4. (D) and (E) only 2. III II IV I
3. II III I IV
4. II III IV I
96. Select the incorrect statement with
respect to Multiple Ovulation Embryo
Transfer (MOET) technology.
99. Match List - I with List - II
Fertilised eggs at 4 to 6 cells - stages are
List-I List-II
recovered non-surgically from a super-
1. Cytokine Mucus coating of
ovulating cow and transferred to a (A) (I)
surrogate mother. barriers respiratory tract
It is used to increase herd size in a short Cellular
2. (B) (II) Interferons
time barriers
Cow is administered with hormones to Physiological Neutrophils and
3. (C) (III)
induce super-ovulation. barriers Macrophages
Super-ovulating cow is either mated with Physical
4. (D) (IV) Tears and Saliva
an elite bull or is artificially inseminated barriers
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below:
Options: (A) (B) (C) (D)
97. Given below are two statements: 1. II III IV I
In cockroaches, the forewings are 2. III I IV II
I:
transparent and prothoracic in origin. 3. III I II IV
In cockroaches, the hind wings are 4. II III I IV
II: opaque, leathery and mesothoracic in
origin
In light of the above statements, choose the
correct answer from the options given below:
1. Statement I is correct but Statement II is
false
2. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
true
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

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100. Select the correct statement/s with


respect to mechanism of sex determination in
Grasshopper.
A: It is an example of female heterogamety
Male produces two different types of
B: gametes either with or without X
chromosomes.
Total number of chromosomes (autosomes
C: and sex chromosomes) is same in both
males and females.
All eggs bear an additional X chromosome
D:
besides the autosomes.
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below:
1. (B) and (D) only 2. (A), (C) and (D) only
3. (A) only 4. (A) and (C) only

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