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Q. 22 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3115)

Biological nitrogen fixation was discovered by

  • Gericke
  • Nehar and Sakmann
  • Liebig
  • Winograndsky

Ans → (d)Winograndsky

Explanation → Winograndsky

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Q. 1 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3094)

In plants, a common symptom caused by deficiency of P, K, Ca and Mg is the

  • bending of leaf tip
  • formation of anthocyanins
  • poor development of vasculature
  • appearance of dead necrotic tissue

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Q. 2 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3095)

Function of zinc is

  • Closing of stomata
  • Biosynthesis of 3-IAA
  • Synthesis of chlorophyll
  • Oxidation of carbohydrate

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Q. 3 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3096)

Which of the following is a group of micronutrients?

  • Ca, Zn, B
  • Fe, Mn, Cu
  • Cl, C, Ca
  • Ni, Mo, H

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Q. 4 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3097)

The process of conversion of NO2– to N2 is called

  • nitrification
  • ammonification
  • denitrification
  • nitrogen fixation

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Q. 5 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3098)

The formation of first stable product of nitrogen fixation is catalysed by enzyme

  • dehydrogenase
  • nitrogenase
  • isomerase
  • none of these

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Q. 6 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3099)

Manganese toxicity leads to deficiency of

  • iron
  • calcium
  • magnesium
  • all of the above

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Q. 7 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3100)

Chlorosis will occur if a plant is grown in

  • dark
  • shade
  • strong light
  • Fe – free medium

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Q. 8 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3101)

Choose the correct function of magnesium

  • It is a constituent of several coenzyme
  • It activates the enzymes of respiration and photosynthesis.
  • It activates enzyme catalase
  • It helps in maintaining anion-cation balance

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Q. 9 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3102)

Mineral salts which are absorbed by the roots from soil are in the form of

  • Dilute solution
  • Very concentrated solution
  • Concentrated solution
  • Very dilute solution

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Q. 10 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3103)

Which one of the following mineral elements plays an in biological nitrogen fixation?

  • Copper
  • Manganese
  • Zinc
  • Molybdenum

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Q. 11 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3104)

Oxygen scavangers present in root nodules of legumes is

  • haemoglobin
  • leg haemoglobin
  • cyano haemoglobin
  • none of these

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Q. 12 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3105)

Which one of the following is not a micronutrient?

  • Magnesium
  • Molybdenum
  • Boron
  • Zinc

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Q. 13 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3106)

Which of the following is not a macronutrient

  • iron
  • calcium
  • manganese
  • phosphorus

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Q. 14 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3107)

Insectivorous plants grow where

  • There is carbohydrate deficient soil
  • There is nitrogen deficient soil
  • Vitamin c is required
  • Hormones are required

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Q. 15 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3108)

Phytotron is meant for

  • Controlled humidity
  • Induction of mutations
  • Controlled irradiation
  • Growing plants under controlled environment

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Q. 17 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3110)

Presence of phosphorus

  • brings about healthy root growth
  • promotes fruit ripening
  • retards protein formation
  • none

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Q. 19 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3112)

Exanthema is due to deficiency of

  • B
  • Mo
  • Mn
  • Cu

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Q. 20 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3113)

NPK denotes

  • Nitrogen, Protein, Kinetin
  • Nitrogen, Protein, Potassium
  • Nitrogen, Potassium, kinetin
  • Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

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Q. 21 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3114)

The nitrogen exists as two nitrogen atoms joined by

  • Di covalent bonds
  • tetra covalent bonds
  • triple covalent bonds
  • monocovalent bond

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Q. 22 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3115)

Biological nitrogen fixation was discovered by

  • Gericke
  • Nehar and Sakmann
  • Liebig
  • Winograndsky

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Q. 23 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3116)

The enzyme involved in biological nitrogen fixation are

  • Carboxylase
  • Oxygenase
  • Dehydrogenase
  • Nitrogenase

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Q. 24 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3117)

The requirement of micro nutrient are always low if the concentration increases it leads to

  • deficiency symptoms
  • Cell differentiation
  • toxicity
  • Cell elongation

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Q. 25 of Quiz-1444 (Que-ID : 3118)

Analysis of xylem sap shows

  • presence of enzymes
  • presence of organic matter
  • presence of nutrients
  • presence of mineral salts

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3371)

Organic farming does not include

  • green manures
  • chemical fertilisers
  • farmyard manures
  • compost

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Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2775)

Binomial nomenclature was given by

  • Ernst Mayr
  • alexander aggisz
  • carolus Linnaeus
  • None of the above

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Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3356)

Artificial insemination involves

  • super ovulation
  • semen collection
  • egg collection
  • embryo collection

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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3266)

Which blood vessel carry larva of Ascaris in lungs

  • Pulmonary vein
  • Hepatic vein
  • Carotid artery
  • Pulmonary artery

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Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3008)

Which of the following cellular structures always disappears during mitosis and meiosis?

  • Plasma membrane
  • Nucleolus and nuclear envelope
  • Plastids
  • none of these

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3007)

Lampbrush chromosomes are observed in

  • Mitotic prophase
  • Mitotic metaphase
  • Meiotic metaphase
  • Meiotic prophase

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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

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3062)

Respiratory quotient of carbohydrates is

  • 0.9
  • 1.2
  • 1
  • 0

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Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3355)

Crossing of individuals of two different species to produce a hybrid is called

  • interspecific hybridisation
  • intervarietal hybridisation
  • intergeneric hybridisation
  • intravarietal hybrididisation

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Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3445)

The size of the population tells us a lot about its status in the

  • Environment
  • Sex-ratio
  • Age pyramid
  • Habitat

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Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2623)

Which pH is optimum for salivary amylase to work

  • 6.8
  • 5.8
  • 3.8
  • 8

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Q. 6 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3124)

Ψs is always

  • positive
  • zero
  • negative
  • one

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3037)

Cavity formed between somatic and splanchnic mesoderm is called

  • Gastrocoele
  • Blastocoele
  • Coelom
  • Neurocoele

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3047)

Which enzyme catalyses the reaction below? Pyruvic acid → Carbon dioxide + Ethanol

  • Pyruvic acid decarboxylase
  • Alcohol dehydrogenase
  • None of these
  • Both of these

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Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2625)

Glucose and amino acids are transported by which transport

  • Facilitated diffusion
  • Diffusion
  • Active transport
  • Passive transport

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Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3379)

Enzyme which has the fibrinolytic effect is

  • protease
  • amylase
  • lipase
  • streptokinase

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Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3218)

Vessels and companion cells are respectively present in the xylem and phloem of

  • Gymnosperm
  • Pteridophytes
  • Angiosperm
  • Bryophyta

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2682)

which is antigen for blood group A

  • A
  • B
  • AB
  • Anti-A

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2842)

Oestrous cycle is reported in

  • cows and sheep
  • humans and monkeys
  • chimpanzees and gorillas
  • none of these.

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3272)

The seedless vascular plants whose sporophytes are larger than their small and independent gametophytes are

  • Pteridophytes
  • Angiosperms
  • Gymnosperms
  • None of these

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3521)

Ozone Layer is found in

  • Stratosphere
  • Lithosphere
  • Troposphere
  • Hemisphere

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Q. 34 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 605)

which of the following statements is not a micronutrient in plants ?

  • Iron
  • Manganese
  • Copper
  • Magnesium

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Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2656)

Pressure contributed by an individual gas in a mixture of gas is known as

  • Partial pressure
  • Diffusion pressure
  • Osmotic pressure
  • None of the above

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Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3181)

The characteristic of simple eqithelium is that

  • the cells are loosely placed
  • they are single – layered in thickness
  • cells are tightly packed with no intercelluar spaces
  • cells are generally ciliated

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3469)

Best soil for plant growth is:

  • Grit
  • Sandy
  • Soily
  • Clay

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3292)

Bioluminescence is a phenomenon associated with

  • chrysophyta
  • phaeophyta
  • pyrrophyta
  • chlorophyta

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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

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Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3360)

Lean meat’ is cosidered to be of high quality because it has

  • lesser but easily digestible protein
  • lesser lipid content
  • more fat that makes the meqt softer
  • longer table life due to lesser chances of infection

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Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3246)

Turtles are

  • Arthropods
  • Pisces
  • Reptiles
  • Molluscs

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2987)

Inflammation of glomeruli of kidney is known as

  • Uremia
  • Renal failure
  • Renal calculi
  • Glomerulonephritis

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Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3452)

One species benefit in

  • Parasitism
  • Predation
  • Mutualism
  • Both (a) and (b)

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Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2614)

Each tooth is embedded in a socket of jaw bone known as

  • Thecodont
  • Diphyodont
  • Heterodont
  • None of the above

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Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3065)

Most of the energy of the carbohydrates is released by oxidation when

  • Pyruvic acid is converted into CO2 and H2O
  • Pyruvic acid is converted into acetyl Co-A
  • Sugar is converted into pyruvic acid
  • Glucose is converted into alcohol and CO2

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Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3426)

In a Transgenic crop gene is for the following:

  • New protein synthesis
  • Resistance from Antibiotics
  • In the formation enzyme for Antibiotics
  • All of these

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Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3105)

Which one of the following is not a micronutrient?

  • Magnesium
  • Molybdenum
  • Boron
  • Zinc

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Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2706)

Which among the following are involuntary muscles

  • Cardiac
  • Skeletal
  • Smooth
  • Both a and c

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Q. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2972)

Which among is the most toxic

  • Ammonia
  • Uric acid
  • Urea
  • None of the above

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Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3036)

Mobilisation of stored food in germinating seeds is triggered by

  • auxins
  • cytokinins
  • gibberellins
  • ethylene

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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

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Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2841)

Strobilanthus kunthiana differs from bamboo in

  • being monocarpic
  • length of juvenile phase
  • being polycarpic
  • none of these.

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2692)

T wave represents

  • Repolarisation
  • Depolarisation of atria
  • Depolarisation of ventricle
  • Both b and c

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Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3285)

Iodine is found in

  • Spirogyra
  • Laminaria
  • Polysiphonia
  • Chlorella

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Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2757)

In children hypothyroidism lead to

  • Goitre
  • Acromegaly
  • Cretinism
  • Myxoedema

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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2862)

Feathery stigma occurs in

  • pea
  • wheat
  • Datura
  • Caesalpinia

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Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3950)

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

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Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3475)

Xerophyte Contains

  • Deep roots
  • Sunken stomata
  • Thick cuticle
  • All of these

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Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3233)

The axillary buds arise

  • endogenously from the pericycle
  • exogenously from the tissues of the shoot apex
  • endogenously from the cambium tissues
  • exogenously from the innermost layers of cortex

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