1000+ The Living World Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]
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1. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct for Metabolsim ?
A. It is the sum total of all physical reactions taking place inside a living system.
B. All plants, animals, fungi and microbes exhibit metabolism.
C. Isolated metabolic reactions in-vitro are not living but are living reactions.
D. All of the above
Answer : B
A. It is the sum total of all physical reactions taking place inside a living system.
B. All plants, animals, fungi and microbes exhibit metabolism.
C. Isolated metabolic reactions in-vitro are not living but are living reactions.
D. All of the above
Answer : B
2. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens.
B. Organisms placed in the same genus are least closely related.
C. Moving from species to kingdom, more different species are included in each higher category.
D. Species that are in the same genus share very specific characteristics.
Answer : B
A. The scientific name for humans is Homo sapiens.
B. Organisms placed in the same genus are least closely related.
C. Moving from species to kingdom, more different species are included in each higher category.
D. Species that are in the same genus share very specific characteristics.
Answer : B
3. Herbarium is a
A. garden where medicinal plants are grown.
B. garden where herbaceous plants are grown.
C. dry garden.
D. chemical to kill plants.
Answer : C
A. garden where medicinal plants are grown.
B. garden where herbaceous plants are grown.
C. dry garden.
D. chemical to kill plants.
Answer : C
4. The fungi, the filamentous algae, the protonema of mosses, all easily multiply by _____.
A. budding
B. fission
C. regeneration
D. fragmentation
Answer : D
A. budding
B. fission
C. regeneration
D. fragmentation
Answer : D
5. Which of the following statements are not correct ?
(i) Lower the taxon, more are the characteristics that the members within the taxon share.
(ii) Order is the assemblage of genera which exhibit a few similar characters.
(iii) Cat and dog are included in the same family Felidae.
(iv) Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus.
A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iii)
Answer : D
(i) Lower the taxon, more are the characteristics that the members within the taxon share.
(ii) Order is the assemblage of genera which exhibit a few similar characters.
(iii) Cat and dog are included in the same family Felidae.
(iv) Binomial nomenclature was introduced by Carolus Linnaeus.
A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iii)
Answer : D
6. Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct combination from the options given below.
A. A III; B IV; C I; D II
B. A IV; B III; C I; D II
C. A IV; B III; C II; D I
D. A IV; B I; C III; D II
Answer : B
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. National Botanical | I. Carolus Linneaus Research Institute |
| B. Indian Botanical | II. Taxon Garden |
| C. Binomial | III. Howrah (India) Nomenclature |
| D. A unit of | IV. Lucknow classification |
A. A III; B IV; C I; D II
B. A IV; B III; C I; D II
C. A IV; B III; C II; D I
D. A IV; B I; C III; D II
Answer : B
7. The famous botanical garden Kew is located in
A. England
B. Lucknow
C. Berlin
D. Australia
Answer : A
A. England
B. Lucknow
C. Berlin
D. Australia
Answer : A
8. Which of the following are unique features of living organisms?
A. Growth and reproduction
B. Reproduction and ability to sense environment
C. Metabolism and interaction
D. All of the above
Answer : D
A. Growth and reproduction
B. Reproduction and ability to sense environment
C. Metabolism and interaction
D. All of the above
Answer : D
9. Match the common name given in column I with their taxonomic category family given in column II and choose the correct combination from the options given below.
A. A IV, B III, C II, D I
B. A IV, B III, C I, D II
C. A I, B II, C III, D IV
D. A I, B III, C II, D IV
Answer : A
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Common Name) | (Taxonomic categoryFamily) |
| A. Man | I. Poaceae |
| B. Datura | II. Anacardiaceae |
| C. Mango | III. Solanaceae |
| D. Wheat | IV. Hominidae |
A. A IV, B III, C II, D I
B. A IV, B III, C I, D II
C. A I, B II, C III, D IV
D. A I, B III, C II, D IV
Answer : A
10. Which of the following is less general in characters as compared to genus?
A. Species
B. Division
C. Class
D. Family
Answer : A
A. Species
B. Division
C. Class
D. Family
Answer : A
11. The sum total of all the chemical reactions occurring in our body is known as
A. metabolism
B. growth
C. regeneration
D. reproduction
Answer : A
A. metabolism
B. growth
C. regeneration
D. reproduction
Answer : A
12. The most important feature of all living systems is to
A. utilize oxygen to generate energy.
B. replicate the genetic information.
C. produce gametes.
D. utilize solar energy for metabolic activities.
Answer : B
A. utilize oxygen to generate energy.
B. replicate the genetic information.
C. produce gametes.
D. utilize solar energy for metabolic activities.
Answer : B
13. Statement 1: Flora contains the actual account of habitat and distribution of plants of a given area.
Statement 2 : Flora helps in correct identification.
A. Statement 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.
B. Statement 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1.
C. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
D. Both the statements are false.
Answer : B
Statement 2 : Flora helps in correct identification.
A. Statement 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.
B. Statement 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1.
C. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
D. Both the statements are false.
Answer : B
14. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct ?
(i) Reproduction is the production of progeny possessing features dissimilar to their parents.
(ii) The fungi, the filamentous algae, the protonema of mosses, all multiply by budding.
(iii) Many organisms like mules, sterile worker bees do not reproduce.
(iv) Reproduction is not an all-inclusive defining characteristic of living organisms.
A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (ii) and (iv)
D. All of these
Answer : B
(i) Reproduction is the production of progeny possessing features dissimilar to their parents.
(ii) The fungi, the filamentous algae, the protonema of mosses, all multiply by budding.
(iii) Many organisms like mules, sterile worker bees do not reproduce.
(iv) Reproduction is not an all-inclusive defining characteristic of living organisms.
A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (ii) and (iv)
D. All of these
Answer : B
15. Which of the following is not a characteristic of life?
A. Reproduction
B. Complex chemical organization
C. Adaptation to environmental changes
D. Differentiation from cells to tissues
Answer : D
A. Reproduction
B. Complex chemical organization
C. Adaptation to environmental changes
D. Differentiation from cells to tissues
Answer : D
16. Which of the following statements are correct about herbarium?
A. It is a store house of collected plant specimens that are dried and preserved on sheets.
B. Herbarium sheets contain information about date and place of collection, names, family, collectors name, etc.
C. It serves as quick referral systems in taxonomical studies.
D. All of the above
Answer : D
A. It is a store house of collected plant specimens that are dried and preserved on sheets.
B. Herbarium sheets contain information about date and place of collection, names, family, collectors name, etc.
C. It serves as quick referral systems in taxonomical studies.
D. All of the above
Answer : D
17. Couplet represents the choie made between two opposite options which results in
A. rejection of both the option.
B. acceptance of both the option.
C. either acceptance or rejection of both the option.
D. acceptance of only one and rejection of the other.
Answer : D
A. rejection of both the option.
B. acceptance of both the option.
C. either acceptance or rejection of both the option.
D. acceptance of only one and rejection of the other.
Answer : D
18. Identify the correct sequence of taxonomic categories.
A. Species ? Genus ? Order ? Class ? Family ? Phylum/Division ? Kingdom
B. Species ? Genus ? Family ? Class ? Phylum/Division ? Order ? Kingdom
C. Species ? Genus ? Family ? Order ? Class ? Phylum/Division ? Kingdom
D. Species ? Genus ? Family ? Order ? Class ? Phylum/Division ? Kingdom
Answer : D
A. Species ? Genus ? Order ? Class ? Family ? Phylum/Division ? Kingdom
B. Species ? Genus ? Family ? Class ? Phylum/Division ? Order ? Kingdom
C. Species ? Genus ? Family ? Order ? Class ? Phylum/Division ? Kingdom
D. Species ? Genus ? Family ? Order ? Class ? Phylum/Division ? Kingdom
Answer : D
19. Which one of the taxonomic aids can give comprehensive account of complete compiled information of any one genus or family at a particular time?
A. Taxonomic key
B. Flora
C. Herbarium
D. Monograph
Answer : D
A. Taxonomic key
B. Flora
C. Herbarium
D. Monograph
Answer : D
20. Match the taxonomic categories given in column I with their feature given in column II.
A. A - V, B - II, C - IV, D - III, E - I
B. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II, E - V
C. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - V, E - IV
D. A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I, E - V
Answer : C
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| A. Taxon | I. Basic unit of classification |
| B. Species | II. A taxonomic group of any rank |
| C. Phylum | III. Division is the same category in case of plants |
| D. Genus | IV. Identified based on a number of similar characters |
| E. Order | V. Group of related species having more character in common with others species |
A. A - V, B - II, C - IV, D - III, E - I
B. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II, E - V
C. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - V, E - IV
D. A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I, E - V
Answer : C
21. The order generally ends with
A. ales
B. aceae
C. eae
D. none of these
Answer : A
A. ales
B. aceae
C. eae
D. none of these
Answer : A
22. Taxonomic hierarchy refers to
A. step-wise arrangement of all categories for classification of plants and animals.
B. a group of senior taxonomists who decide the nomenclature of plants and animals.
C. a list of botanists or zoologists who have worked on taxonomy of a species or group.
D. classification of a species based on fossil record.
Answer : A
A. step-wise arrangement of all categories for classification of plants and animals.
B. a group of senior taxonomists who decide the nomenclature of plants and animals.
C. a list of botanists or zoologists who have worked on taxonomy of a species or group.
D. classification of a species based on fossil record.
Answer : A
23. Cell division occurs _______ in plants and _______ in animals.
A. continuously, only upto a certain age
B. only upto a certain age, continuously
C. continuously, never
D. once, twice
Answer : A
A. continuously, only upto a certain age
B. only upto a certain age, continuously
C. continuously, never
D. once, twice
Answer : A
24. Which of the following taxonomic categories is being described by the given statements (i-iii) ?
(i) It is the basic unit of classification.
(ii) It is defined as the group of individuals which resemble in their morphological and reproductive characters and interbreed among themselves and produce fertile offsprings.
(iii) Human beings belong to the species sapiens which is grouped in the genus Homo.
A. Species
B. Genus
C. Order
D. Family
Answer : A
(i) It is the basic unit of classification.
(ii) It is defined as the group of individuals which resemble in their morphological and reproductive characters and interbreed among themselves and produce fertile offsprings.
(iii) Human beings belong to the species sapiens which is grouped in the genus Homo.
A. Species
B. Genus
C. Order
D. Family
Answer : A
25. Which of the following is the only taxonomic categories that has a real existence?
A. Phylum
B. Species
C. Genus
D. Kingdom
Answer : B
A. Phylum
B. Species
C. Genus
D. Kingdom
Answer : B
26. Which of the following factors exclusively affects reproduction in seasonal breeders, both plants and animals?
A. Water
B. Temperature
C. Photoperiod
D. All of these
Answer : C
A. Water
B. Temperature
C. Photoperiod
D. All of these
Answer : C
27. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct ?
(i) Genus comprises a group of related species which has more characters in common in comparison to species of other genera.
(ii) Three different genera such as Solanum, Datura and Petunia are placed in the family malvaceae.
(iii) In case of plants, classes with a few similar characters are assigned to a higher category called phylum.
A. Both (i) and (ii)
B. Only (iii)
C. Both (ii) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : C
(i) Genus comprises a group of related species which has more characters in common in comparison to species of other genera.
(ii) Three different genera such as Solanum, Datura and Petunia are placed in the family malvaceae.
(iii) In case of plants, classes with a few similar characters are assigned to a higher category called phylum.
A. Both (i) and (ii)
B. Only (iii)
C. Both (ii) and (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : C
28. Match the common name given in column I with their taxonomic category order given in column II and choose the correct combination from the options given below.
A. A I, B II, C IV, D III
B. A IV, B III, C II, D I
C. A II, B IV, C I, D III
D. A III, B IV, C II, D I
Answer : B
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Taxonomic categoryOrder) | (Common name) |
| A. Wheat | I. Primata |
| B. Mango | II. Diptera |
| C. Housefly | III. Sapindales |
| D. Man | IV. Poales |
A. A I, B II, C IV, D III
B. A IV, B III, C II, D I
C. A II, B IV, C I, D III
D. A III, B IV, C II, D I
Answer : B
29. Which of the following statements (i - vi) are correct ?
(i) Growth cannot be taken as a defining property of living organism.
(ii) Dead organism does not grow.
(iii) Reproduction cannot be an all inclusive defining characteristic of living organisms.
(iv) No non-living object is capable of replicating itself.
(v) Metabolism in a test tube is non-living.
(vi) Metabolism is a defining feature of all living organisms.
A. (i) and (iii)
B. All except (v)
C. All except (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : B
(i) Growth cannot be taken as a defining property of living organism.
(ii) Dead organism does not grow.
(iii) Reproduction cannot be an all inclusive defining characteristic of living organisms.
(iv) No non-living object is capable of replicating itself.
(v) Metabolism in a test tube is non-living.
(vi) Metabolism is a defining feature of all living organisms.
A. (i) and (iii)
B. All except (v)
C. All except (iii)
D. All of these
Answer : B
30. Which two points are known as the twin characteristics of growth?
(i) Increase in mass
(ii) Differentiation
(iii) Increase in number of individuals
(iv) Response to stimuli
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iv)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (i) and (iii)
Answer : D
(i) Increase in mass
(ii) Differentiation
(iii) Increase in number of individuals
(iv) Response to stimuli
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iv)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (i) and (iii)
Answer : D
31. Which one of the following is not a correct statement?
A. Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference.
B. A museum has collection of photographs of plants and animals.
C. Key is a taxonomic aid for identification of specimens.
D. Herbarium is a store house that contains dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens.
Answer : B
A. Botanical gardens have collection of living plants for reference.
B. A museum has collection of photographs of plants and animals.
C. Key is a taxonomic aid for identification of specimens.
D. Herbarium is a store house that contains dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens.
Answer : B
32. Which of the following organisms is not correctly matched with its particular ?
A. Human beings Sapiens, species
B. Lion Panthera, geus
C. Cats Felidae, genus
D. Datura Solanaceae, family
Answer : C
A. Human beings Sapiens, species
B. Lion Panthera, geus
C. Cats Felidae, genus
D. Datura Solanaceae, family
Answer : C
33. Study the following statements and select the correct description of botanical garden.
(i) Plant species are grown for identification purposes.
(ii) Labeling of each plant consists of its botanical name/ scientific name and its family.
(iii) Specimens are preserved in the jars and containers.
(iv) It is a type of store house which contains dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens on sheet.
(v) Plant specimen contains a labeling of information about date and place of collection.
A. (i) and (ii) only
B. (i), (ii) and (iii) only
C. (ii) and (iv) only
D. All the five statements.
Answer : A
(i) Plant species are grown for identification purposes.
(ii) Labeling of each plant consists of its botanical name/ scientific name and its family.
(iii) Specimens are preserved in the jars and containers.
(iv) It is a type of store house which contains dried, pressed and preserved plant specimens on sheet.
(v) Plant specimen contains a labeling of information about date and place of collection.
A. (i) and (ii) only
B. (i), (ii) and (iii) only
C. (ii) and (iv) only
D. All the five statements.
Answer : A
34. The disadvantage of using common names for species is that
A. the names may change.
B. one name does not apply universally.
C. one species may have several common names and one common name may be applied to two species.
D. all of the above
Answer : D
A. the names may change.
B. one name does not apply universally.
C. one species may have several common names and one common name may be applied to two species.
D. all of the above
Answer : D
35. Match column I with column II and choose the correct option.
A. A IV; B III; C V; D II; E I
B. A V; B IV; C II; D I; E III
C. A IV; B V; C II; D I; E III
D. A V; B III; C II; D I; E IV
Answer : B
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. Family | I. tuberosum |
| B. Kingdom | II. Polymoniales |
| C. Order | III. Solanum |
| D. Species | IV. Plantae |
| E. Genus | V. Solanaceae |
A. A IV; B III; C V; D II; E I
B. A V; B IV; C II; D I; E III
C. A IV; B V; C II; D I; E III
D. A V; B III; C II; D I; E IV
Answer : B
36. X being a higher category is the assemblage of families which exhibit a few Y characters. The Z characters are less in a number as compared to different genera included in a family. Identify X, Y, and Z.
A. X - Order; Y - Similar; Z - Similar
B. X - Genus; Y - Similar; Z - Different
C. X - Species; Y - Different; Z - Similar
D. X - Class; Y - Different; Z - Different
Answer : A
A. X - Order; Y - Similar; Z - Similar
B. X - Genus; Y - Similar; Z - Different
C. X - Species; Y - Different; Z - Similar
D. X - Class; Y - Different; Z - Different
Answer : A
37. The keys are based on contrasting characters generally in a pair called _______.
A. flora
B. couplet
C. both (a) and (b)
D. manuals
Answer : B
A. flora
B. couplet
C. both (a) and (b)
D. manuals
Answer : B
38. Two plants can be conclusively said to belong to the same species if they
A. have same number of chromosomes.
B. can reproduce freely with each other and form seeds.
C. have more than 90 per cent similar genes.
D. look similar and possess identical secondary metabolites.
Answer : B
A. have same number of chromosomes.
B. can reproduce freely with each other and form seeds.
C. have more than 90 per cent similar genes.
D. look similar and possess identical secondary metabolites.
Answer : B
39. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?
(i) All living organisms have ability to respond the environment stimuli which could be physical, chemical or biological.
(ii) Plants respond to external factors like light, water, temperature, other organisms, pollutants, etc.
(iii) Photoperiod affects the process of reproduction.
(iv) Human being is the only organism who has self consciousness.
A. Only (i)
B. Both (ii) and (iii)
C. Both (i) and (iv)
D. All of these
Answer : D
(i) All living organisms have ability to respond the environment stimuli which could be physical, chemical or biological.
(ii) Plants respond to external factors like light, water, temperature, other organisms, pollutants, etc.
(iii) Photoperiod affects the process of reproduction.
(iv) Human being is the only organism who has self consciousness.
A. Only (i)
B. Both (ii) and (iii)
C. Both (i) and (iv)
D. All of these
Answer : D
40. Which of the following statements regarding nomenclature is correct?
A. Generic name always begins with capital letter whereas specific name with small letter.
B. Scientific name should be printed in italics.
C. Scientific name when typed or handwritten should be underlined.
D. All of the above
Answer : D
A. Generic name always begins with capital letter whereas specific name with small letter.
B. Scientific name should be printed in italics.
C. Scientific name when typed or handwritten should be underlined.
D. All of the above
Answer : D
41. Which of the following characters given below displays the description of lowest taxonomic category of the organisms of plant and animal kingdom?
A. It includes one or more than one order.
B. It is a group containing one or more families.
C. It is a group of related individuals that resemble one another.
D. It is a group of organisms that are closely related and share similar characteristics.
Answer : C
A. It includes one or more than one order.
B. It is a group containing one or more families.
C. It is a group of related individuals that resemble one another.
D. It is a group of organisms that are closely related and share similar characteristics.
Answer : C
42. ICBN stands for
A. International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
B. International Congress of Biological Names
C. Indian Code of Botanical Nomenclature
D. Indian Congress of Biological Names
Answer : A
A. International Code of Botanical Nomenclature
B. International Congress of Biological Names
C. Indian Code of Botanical Nomenclature
D. Indian Congress of Biological Names
Answer : A
43. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Only living organisms grow.
B. Plants grow only up to a certain age.
C. The growth in living organisms is from inside.
D. All of the above
Answer : C
A. Only living organisms grow.
B. Plants grow only up to a certain age.
C. The growth in living organisms is from inside.
D. All of the above
Answer : C
44. Families are characterized on which of the following features of plant species?
A. External morphology
B. Anatomy of parts
C. Vegetative and reproductive parts
D. Seasonal similarities and variations
Answer : C
A. External morphology
B. Anatomy of parts
C. Vegetative and reproductive parts
D. Seasonal similarities and variations
Answer : C
45. Which of the following statements are correct?
(i) Genus comprises a group of related species.
(ii) Taxon represents a taxonomic group of individual organisms.
(iii) Family comprises a group of related genera.
(iv) Taxonomic category class includes related orders.
A. (i), (ii), and (iv)
B. (ii) and (iv)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer : C
(i) Genus comprises a group of related species.
(ii) Taxon represents a taxonomic group of individual organisms.
(iii) Family comprises a group of related genera.
(iv) Taxonomic category class includes related orders.
A. (i), (ii), and (iv)
B. (ii) and (iv)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer : C
46. Genus represents
A. an individual plant or animal.
B. a collection of plants or animals.
C. group of closely related species of plants or animals.
D. none of the above.
Answer : C
A. an individual plant or animal.
B. a collection of plants or animals.
C. group of closely related species of plants or animals.
D. none of the above.
Answer : C
47. Which of the following taxonomic aid provides information for the identification of names of species found in an area?
A. Monograph
B. Manual
C. Flora
D. Periodical
Answer : B
A. Monograph
B. Manual
C. Flora
D. Periodical
Answer : B
48. Taxa differs from taxon due to being
A. a higher taxonomic category than taxon.
B. lower taxonomic category than taxon.
C. the plural of taxon.
D. the singular of taxon.
Answer : C
A. a higher taxonomic category than taxon.
B. lower taxonomic category than taxon.
C. the plural of taxon.
D. the singular of taxon.
Answer : C
49. Statement 1 : The species is reproductively isolated natural population.
Statement 2 :Prokaryotes cannot be kept under different species on the basis of reproductive isolation.
A. Statement-1 and Statement-2 are True and statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1
B. Statement -1 and statement -2 are True and statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1
C. Statement-1 is true and statement-2 is false
D. Both the statements are false.
Answer : B
Statement 2 :Prokaryotes cannot be kept under different species on the basis of reproductive isolation.
A. Statement-1 and Statement-2 are True and statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1
B. Statement -1 and statement -2 are True and statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1
C. Statement-1 is true and statement-2 is false
D. Both the statements are false.
Answer : B
50. Which of the following term is used to refer the number of varieties of plants and animals on earth ?
A. Taxonomy
B. Identification
C. Biodiversity
D. Classification
Answer : C
A. Taxonomy
B. Identification
C. Biodiversity
D. Classification
Answer : C
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