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Eye is an organ that can be called as

A. Phonoreceptor

B. Thigmoreceptor

C. Photoreceptors

D. Rheoreceptor

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C. Photoreceptors


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The study of ecology with pyramids was invented by

A. Darwin

B. Elton

C. Odum

D. Joshua

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The liver destroys old

A. leucocytes

B. thrombocytes

C. erythrocytes

D. lymphocytes

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The artificial kidney operates on the principle of

A. dialysis

B. diffusion

C. osmosis

D. active transport

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Which among the following is a balanced fertiliser for plants?

A. Urea

B. Ammonium Sulphate

C. Nitrates

D. Compost

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Antisnake venom is prepared by

A. Pasteur institute

B. Hoffkine's institute

C. Birla's institute

D. Indian Science Institute

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Which one of the following is not an essential micronutrient for plants?

A. Boron

B. Zinc

C. Sodium

D. Copper

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Fledgling is a term often used to denote the young one of a

A. bird

B. fox

C. dog

D. man

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Dwarf plants can be made to attain their normal stature by applying

A. IAA

B. Ethylene

C. Gibberelins

D. Cytokinins

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Bordetella pertussis causes

A. tetanus

B. diphtheria

C. whooping cough

D. rabies

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The insects do not have blood pigments because

A. there is no blood

B. blood does not have a respiratory function

C. tissues have pigments

D. pigments are elsewhere

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What are oncogenes?

A. a dominant gene

B. a set of genes which produce cancer

C. a gene present in the X-chromosomes causing haemophilia

D. a recessive gene

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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy refers to

A. Brain Fever

B. Mad Cow Disease

C. Enteric Fever

D. Poultry Diarrhoea

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What is the bacterial disease in lime fruits?

A. Phythophthora

B. White rust

C. Citrus canker

D. Smut disease

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The hormone secreted when one is frightened or excited

A. pituitrin

B. thyroxine

C. adrenaline

D. parathormone

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The counting of RBCs is done with

A. haemocytometer

B. haemoglobinometer

C. clinostat

D. thermometer

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Hormones are carried from their place of production by

A. Ducts

B. Blood

C. Lymph

D. Mucus

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Chlorosis is the phenomenon where leaves have

A. more chlorophyll

B. less chlorophyll

C. no chlorophyll

D. patches of chlorophyll

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Which of the following characteristics separates man from all other primates?

A. Exhibition of curiosity

B. Degenerate sense of smell

C. Opposability thumb

D. Projecting chin

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The acid that is secreted in the stomach is

A. HCI

B. H2SO4

C. H2CO3

D. HNO3

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Which element in chillies causes burning sensations?

A. Capsaicin

B. Cyanogen

C. Ammonia

D. Capsicum

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Loss of blood is

A. clotting

B. receding

C. healing

D. drying up

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The theory that believes that the first living organism came from another planet is known as

A. Catastrophism

B. Special creation

C. Organic evolution

D. Cosmozoic theory

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The phenomenon of summer sleep by animals is called

A. hibernation

B. aestivation

C. laziness

D. lethargy

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What are the symptoms of retinal deficiency?

A. Dry skin

B. Rough skin

C. Night blindness

D. Sensitiveness to light and ulcers

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The potato is a modified stem, is explained by the presence of

A. Branches

B. Leaves

C. Buds

D. Scale leaves and auxiliary buds

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Whooping cough is caused by

A. Salmonella

B. Bacillus pertussis

C. Variola

D. Vibriona

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Which organelle in the cell, other than nucleus, contains DNA?

A. Centriole

B. Golgi apparatus

C. Lysosome

D. Mitochondrion

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The bacteria that gets into our body is consumed by

A. RBC

B. Blood platelets

C. Plasma

D. Phagocytes

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The pH of normal urine of man ranges from

A. 6 - 8

B. 4.5 - 6

C. 2.5 - 6

D. 8 10

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Desert plants are called

A. Xerophytes

B. Bryophytes

C. Pteridophytes

D. Halophytes