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Which one of the following scientist’s name is correctly matched with the theory put forth by him ?
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Q. 11 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3304)
Which one of the following scientist’s name is correctly matched with the theory put forth by him ?
- de Vries – Theory of natural selection
- Darwin – Theory of pangenesis
- Weismann – Theory of continuity of germplasm
- Pasteur – Theory of inheritance of acquired charcters
Ans → (c)Weismann – Theory of continuity of germplasm
Explanation → Weismann-Theory of continuity of germplasm
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Q. 1 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3294)
Which one of the following phenomena supports Darwin’s concept of natural selection in organic evolution ?
- Development of transgenic animals
- Production of “Dolly’, the sheep by cloning
- Prevalence of pesticide resistant insects
- Development of organs from ‘stem cells’ for organ transplantation.
Q. 2 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3295)
The phenomenon ‘ontogeny repeats phylogeny’ is explained by
- recapitualtion theory
- Inheritcance theory
- mutation theory
- natural selection theory.
Q. 3 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3296)
The presence of gill slits, in the embryos of vertebrates, supports the theory of
- metamorphosis
- biogenesis
- organic evolution
- recapitulation
Q. 4 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3297)
Which is not a vestigial organ in man ?
- Nictitating membrane
- Tail vertebrae
- Vermiform appendix
- Nails
Q. 5 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3298)
Which one is not a vestigia organ ?
- Wings of kiwi
- Coccyx in man
- Pelvic girdle of python
- Flipper of seal
Q. 6 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3299)
By the statement ‘survival of the fittest’, Darwin meant that
- the strongest of all species survives
- the most intelligent of the species survives
- the cleverest of the species survives
- the species most adaptable to changes survives.
Q. 7 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3300)
Which of the following are the two key concepts of Darwinian theory of evolution ?
- Genetic drift and mutation
- Adaptive radiation and homology
- Mutation and natural selection
- Branching descent and natural selection
Q. 8 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3301)
According to Lamarckism, long necked giraffes evolved because
- nature selected only long necked ones
- humans preferred only long necked ones
- short necks suddenly changed into long necks
- of stretching of necks over many generations by short necked ones.
Q. 9 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3302)
Which of the following evidences does not favour the Lamarckian concept of inheritance of acquired characters ?
- Lack of pigment in cave-dwelling animlas
- Melanisation in peppered moth
- Absence of limbs in snakes
- Presence of webbed toes in aquatic birds
Q. 10 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3303)
“Human population grows in geometric ratio while food materials increase in arithmetic proportion”. It is a statement from
- Darwin
- Bateson
- AmartyaSen
- Malthus.
Q. 11 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3304)
Which one of the following scientist’s name is correctly matched with the theory put forth by him ?
- de Vries – Theory of natural selection
- Darwin – Theory of pangenesis
- Weismann – Theory of continuity of germplasm
- Pasteur – Theory of inheritance of acquired charcters
Q. 12 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3305)
Single step large mutation leading to speciation is also called
- founder effect
- saltation
- branching descent
- natural selection
Q. 13 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3306)
Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium is known to be affected by gene flow, genetic drift mutation, genetic recombination and
- evolution
- limiting facrtors
- saltation
- natural selection
Q. 14 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3307)
The Hardy-Weinberg principle cannot operate if
- a population does not migrate for a longtime to a new habitat
- frequent mutations occur in the population
- the population has no chance of interaction with other populations
- free interbreeding occurs among all members of the population
Q. 15 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3308)
Genetic drift operates only in
- larger populations
- Mendelian populations
- island populations
- smaller populations.
Q. 16 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3309)
Which of the following statements is True ?
- Wings to birds and insects are homologous organs.
- Human hands and bird’s wings are analogous organs
- Human hands and bat’s wings are analogous organs.
- Flipper of penguin and dolphin are analogous organs
Q. 17 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3310)
Replacement of the lighter-coloured variety of peppered moth (Biston betularia) to its darker variety (Biston carbonaria) in England is the example of
- natural selection
- regeneration
- genetic isolation
- temporal isolation
Q. 18 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3311)
Phenomenon of ‘industrial melanism’ demonstrates
- geographical isolation
- reproductive isolation
- natural selection
- induced mutation
Q. 19 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3312)
presence of gills in the tadpole of frog indicated that
- fishes were amphibious in the past
- fishes evolved from frog-like ancestors
- frogs will have gills in future
- frogs evolved from gilled ancestors
Q. 20 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3313)
The character that proves that frogs have evolved from fishes is
- their ability to swim in water
- tadpole larva in frogs
- similarity in the shape of the head
- their feeding on aquatic plants
Q. 21 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3314)
Which is the correct order of increasing geological time scale for a hypothetical vertebrate evolution ?
- Cenozoic, Mesozoic, Palaeozoic, Proterozoic
- Cenozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Proterozoic
- Proterozoic, Cenozoic, Palaezoic, Mesozoic
- Proterozoic, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic
Q. 22 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3315)
The ‘Devonian period’ is considered to be as
- age of fishes
- age of amphibians
- age of reptiles
- age of mammals
Q. 23 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3316)
Amphibians were dominant during _______ period.
- Carboniferous
- Silurian
- Ordovician
- Cambrian
Q. 24 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3317)
The primate which existed 15 mya was
- Homo habilis
- Australopithecus
- Ramapithecus
- Homo erectus
Q. 25 of Quiz-1453 (Que-ID : 3318)
The extinct stone ancestor, who ate only fruits and hunted with stone weapons was
- Ramapithecus
- Australophecus
- Dryopithecus
- Homo erectus
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Largest completely endocrine gland is
- Adrenal
- Thyroid
- Pituitary
- Parathyroid
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2804)
Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?
- Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria
- Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations
- Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations
- Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2950)
Which was the last human chromosome to be completely sequenced ?
- Chromosome 1
- Chromosome 11
- Chromosome 21
- Chromosome X
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3172)
Choose the incorrect statement.
- Vascular system of frog is closed type.
- Frogs have 4-chambered heart.
- During aestivation and hibernation, skin acts as respiratory organ.
- All the statements are correct
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2942)
Experimental verification of ‘chromosomal theory of inheritance’ was done by
- Sutton and Boveri
- Morgan et al
- Henking
- Karl Correns
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3499)
Reserve biosphere of Sundarban is situated in which of the following states
- Bihar
- Uttar Pradesh
- Assam
- West Bengal
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2936)
What can be the blood group of offspring when both parents have AB blood group ?
- AB only
- A, B and AB
- A, B, AB and O
- A and B only
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2949)
Control of gene expression takes place at the level of
- DNA-replication
- transcription
- translation
- none of the above
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3382)
During the primary treatment of sewage, solid particles that settle down are called
- floes
- primary sludge
- activated sludge
- anaerobic sludge
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3415)
Who discovered Restricted endonucleas enzymes?
- Smith and Nathane
- Baiger
- Waxman
- Fleming
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3127)
Cells shrink in _________ solution
- isotonic
- hypotonic
- hypertonic
- hypotonic and hypertonic
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3015)
Division of nucleus without being followed by cytokinesis results into
- Phargmoplast
- Polyploidy
- Uninucleate condition
- Multinucleate condition
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3535)
Common indicator organism of water pollution is
- Lemna pancicostata
- Eichhomia crassipes
- Escherichia coli
- Entamoeba histolytica
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3424)
Transgenic Golden Rice has Highly Nutrient value for:
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Glutanin
- Vitamin-A
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3500)
Biodiversity Act of India was passed by the Parliament in the year
- 1996
- 1992
- 2002
- 2000
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2839)
Clear cut vegetative, reproductive and senescent phases cannot be observed in
- annual plants
- perennial plants
- biennial plants
- ephemeral plants.
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3230)
Srem modified to perform the function of a leaf and having many internodes is called as
- phylloclade
- cladode
- offset
- phyllode
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2884)
Which of the following pairs contributes to an increase in population ?
- Natality and immigration
- Mortality and emigration
- Natality and emigration
- Mortality and immigration
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2943)
Genes located very close to one another on same chromosome tend to be transmitted together and are called as
- allelomorphs
- identical genes
- linked genes
- recessive genes
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3054)
The significant morphological feature of passion flower is the presence of
- numerous corolla
- androphore
- gynophore
- androgynophore
Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2722)
Name the classification based on genetic and evolutionary relationship
- Phonetics
- Biosynthesis
- Numerical taxonomy
- Cladistics
Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2724)
The purpose of botanical garden is to
- Preserve tropical plants
- Ex-situ conservation of germplasm
- Preserve wildlife
- Giving place for recreation
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3490)
Which types of the following pyramid are never inverted?
- Pyramid of energy
- Pyramid of biomass
- Pyramid of number
- Pyramid of dry biomass
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3167)
The introduction of t-DNA into plants involves
- Altering the pH of the soil, then heat shocking the plants
- Exposing the plants to cold for a brief period
- Allowing the plant roots to stand in water
- Infection of the plant by Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3375)
Biofertilisers are the living organisms which
- bring about soil nutrient enrichment
- maximise the ecological benefits
- minimise the environmental hazards
- all of these
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3200)
Callose deposition is found in
- tracheids
- companion cells
- sieve areas
- phloem parenchyma
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3012)
The stage in which daughter chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle is
- Anaphase
- Metaphase
- Prophase
- Telophase
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2832)
Appearance of vegetative propagules from the nodes of plants such as sugarcane and ginger is mainly because
- nodes are shorter than intemodes
- nodes have meristematic cells
- nodes are located near the soil
- nodes have non-photosynthetic cells.
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2978)
Each kidney has how many nephrons
- 1 million
- 2 million
- 2 thousand
- 2 hundred
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3388)
Methanogens, growing anaerobically on cellulosic material produce
- methane
- methane and carbon dioxide
- methane and hydrogen
- methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2941)
Chromosomal theory of inheritance was given by
- Morgan et al
- Sutton and Boveri
- Hugo deVries
- Gregor J. Mendel
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3162)
Enzymes, vitamins and hormones are common in
- Enhancing oxidative metabolism
- Being synthesised in the body of organisms
- Being proteinaceous
- Regulating metabolism
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3044)
R.Q is ratio of
- CO2 produced to substarate consumed
- CO2 produced to O2 consumed
- oxygen consumed to CO2 produced
- oxygen consumed to water produced
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1984)
The calcium level in the blood can be increased by administration of-
- Glucagon
- Thyroxine
- Parathormone
- Clcitonin
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3165)
Enormous diversity of protein molecules is due to
- R groups of amino acids
- Sequence of amino acids
- Peptide bonds
- Amino groups of amino acids
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2898)
If mammalian ovum fails to get fertilised, which one of the following is unlikely ?
- Corpus luteum will distintegrate.
- Progesterone secretion rapidly declines.
- Estrogen secretion increases.
- Primary follicle starts developing
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2665)
Whose role in respiratory rhythm regulation is insignificant
- Co2
- O2
- Both a and b
- None of the above
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3030)
Plants grow throughout their life due to
- presence of meristems
- presence of vascular cambium
- presence of xylem and phloem
- presence of tracheids
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3187)
Which of the following helps in locomotion of earthworms?
- Clitellum
- Setae
- Intersegmental grooves
- Nephridiophores
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3215)
Living tissue in lenticel is called
- Conjunctive tissue
- Connective tissue
- Complementary tissue
- Phelloderm
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3151)
Assertion: Arachidic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid Reason: There are one or more double bonds between carbon atoms in unsaturated fatty acids
- Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion
- Both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanations of Assertion
- Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
- Both Assertion and Reason are false
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3525)
Chlorofluoro carbon are responsible for
- Acid rain
- Ozone layer depletion
- Global warming
- Thermal inversion
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3290)
An evolutionary characteristic is found in selaginella:
- Presence of ligule
- Heterophilly habits
- Sporangia present in cone
- Heterospory
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3431)
The Ti plasmid used in genetic engineering is obtained from:
- Bacillus thruingiensis
- E. Coii
- Agrobacterium hizogenes
- Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2836)
The number of chromosomes in the shoot tip cells of a maize plant is 20. The number of chromosomes in the microspore mother cells of the same plant shall be
- 20
- 10
- 40
- 15
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