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n the sewage treatment, bacterial floes are allowed to sediment in a settling tank. This sediment is called as
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Q. 18 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3386)
n the sewage treatment, bacterial floes are allowed to sediment in a settling tank. This sediment is called as
- inactivated sludge
- activated sludge
- primary sludge
- secondary sluge
Ans → (b)activated sludge
Explanation → This sediment is called as activated sludge.
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Q. 1 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3369)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) discourages the excessive used of
- biological methods
- chemical pesticides
- mechanical methods
- all of these
Q. 2 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3370)
Which of the following is not used as a biopesticide ?
- Trichoderma harzianum
- Nucleopolyhedrovirus
- Xanthomonas campestris
- Bacillus thuringiensis
Q. 3 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3371)
Organic farming does not include
- green manures
- chemical fertilisers
- farmyard manures
- compost
Q. 4 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3372)
Organic farming includes
- use of fertilisers and pesticides of biological origin
- IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
- locally developed pest resistant varieties
- all of these
Q. 5 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3373)
Living organisms used to enrich the nutrient quality of the soil are called as
- biocontrol agents
- biofertilisers
- synthetic fertilisers
- natural fertilisers
Q. 6 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3374)
Biofertilisers are
- some bacteria and cyanobacteria
- fertilisers formed by ploughing in barseem
- fertilisers obtained by decay of dead organisms
- fertilisers prepared by mixing cattle dung with crop residues
Q. 7 of Quiz-1459 (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. 8 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3376)
Which one of the following can be used as biofertiliser in cotton field ?
- Azolla-Anabaena
- Streptococcus
- Azospirillum
- Azotobacter chroococcum
Q. 9 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3377)
The symbiotic association between fungi and roots of higher plants is referred to as
- lichen
- mycorrhiza
- biofertiliser
- biocontrol agent
Q. 10 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3378)
Cyanobacteria are
- heterotrophs
- chemotrophs
- autotrophs
- organotrophs
Q. 11 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3379)
Enzyme which has the fibrinolytic effect is
- protease
- amylase
- lipase
- streptokinase
Q. 12 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3380)
Statins used for lowering blood cholesterol level are extracted from
- algae
- bacteria
- viruses
- yeast
Q. 13 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3381)
Monascus purpureus is a yeast commercially used in the production of
- citric acid
- ethanol
- blood cholesterol lowering statins
- streptokinase for removing clots from blood vessels
Q. 14 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3382)
During the primary treatment of sewage, solid particles that settle down are called
- floes
- primary sludge
- activated sludge
- anaerobic sludge
Q. 15 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3383)
The purpose of biological treatment of waste water is to
- reduce BOD
- increase BOD
- reduce sedimentation
- increase sedimentation
Q. 16 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3384)
The masses of bacteria held together by slime and fungal filaments to form mesh-like structures are called as
- primary sludge
- floes
- activated sludge
- anaerobic sludge
Q. 17 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3385)
BOD is………..in polluted water and in potable water.
- more, less
- less, more
- less in both
- medium in both
Q. 18 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3386)
n the sewage treatment, bacterial floes are allowed to sediment in a settling tank. This sediment is called as
- inactivated sludge
- activated sludge
- primary sludge
- secondary sluge
Q. 19 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3387)
Which of the following steps is taken by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to protect rivers from water pollition ?
- Ganga Action Plan
- Narmada Action Plan
- Yamuna Action Plan
- Both (a) and (c)
Q. 20 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3388)
Methanogens, growing anaerobically on cellulosic material produce
- methane
- methane and carbon dioxide
- methane and hydrogen
- methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen
Q. 21 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3389)
Which of the following bacteria is present in the rumen of cattle ?
- Azotobacter
- Rhizobium
- Methanobacterium
- Azospirillum
Q. 22 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3390)
Process of biogas production is
- aerobic process
- anaerobic process
- active process
- passive process
Q. 23 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3391)
Biogas is produced by
- aerobic breakdown of biomass
- anaerobic breakdown of biomass
- with the help of methanogenic bacteria
- both (b) and (c)
Q. 24 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3392)
Dragonflies are used to get rid of
- mosquitoes
- aphids
- butterfly caterpillars
- both (a) and (b)
Q. 25 of Quiz-1459 (Que-ID : 3393)
A microbial biocontrol agent that can be used to control butterfly caterpillars is
- Trichoderma polysporum
- Bacillus thuringiensis
- Streptococcus
- mycorrhiza
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Cu ions released from copper releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs)
- prevent ovulation
- make uterus unsuitable for implantation
- decrease phagocytosis of sperms
- suppress sperm motility
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
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2908)
In human adult females oxytocin
- stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin
- causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
- is secreted by anterior pituitary
- stimulates growth of mammary glands
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3420)
By means of following Trans gene expression obtained:
- Inhibition of a Innate gene
- An occured Biosynthetic passway develop
- A protein occured with genotype expressed his desired
- None of the above
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2991)
Ciliated columnar cells are lined in which of the following
- DCT
- Both a and c
- PCT
- None of the above
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2625)
Glucose and amino acids are transported by which transport
- Facilitated diffusion
- Diffusion
- Active transport
- Passive transport
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 1854)
An anti-British outfit 'Abhinav Bharat' was founded by-
- R. G. Bhandarkar
- V. D. Savarkar
- C. R. Das
- Sardar Bhagat Singh
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3298)
Which one is not a vestigia organ ?
- Wings of kiwi
- Coccyx in man
- Pelvic girdle of python
- Flipper of seal
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3305)
Single step large mutation leading to speciation is also called
- founder effect
- saltation
- branching descent
- natural selection
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2865)
Both chasmogamous and cleistogamous flowers are present in
- Helianthus
- Commelina
- Rosa
- Gossypium
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3041)
Formation of seedless fruit without act of fertilisation
- Parthenocarpy
- pseudocarpy
- Apomixis
- Parthenogenesis
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3311)
Phenomenon of ‘industrial melanism’ demonstrates
- geographical isolation
- reproductive isolation
- natural selection
- induced mutation
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3173)
Which one of the four parts mentioned below is not part of a single uriniferous tubule ?
- Bowman scapsule
- Loop of Henle
- Distal convoluted tubule
- Collecting ducts
Q. 18 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3036)
Mobilisation of stored food in germinating seeds is triggered by
- auxins
- cytokinins
- gibberellins
- ethylene
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2675)
Which is also known as reservoir of RBC
- Thymus
- Kidney
- Gall bladder
- Spleen
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2692)
T wave represents
- Repolarisation
- Depolarisation of atria
- Depolarisation of ventricle
- Both b and c
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2706)
Which among the following are involuntary muscles
- Cardiac
- Skeletal
- Smooth
- Both a and c
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3442)
The species used as natural genetic engineer is :
- Agrobacterim tumefaciens
- Bacillus thruingiensis
- Aspergillus
- Drosophila
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2778)
Scientific name of plants are given by
- ICBN
- International code for biological plants
- International code for botanical nomenclature
- ICZN
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3270)
Which of the followings plant material is an efficient water imbibant?
- Agar
- Cellulose
- Lignin
- Pectin
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2796)
The basic cyclic pattern of inspiration and expiration are established by a respiratory center within the ______.
- Cerebellum
- Medulla oblongata
- Cerebral cortex
- Thalamus
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3371)
Organic farming does not include
- green manures
- chemical fertilisers
- farmyard manures
- compost
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2829)
The wall of the ovary forms
- pericarp
- fruit wall
- fruit
- both (a) and (b).
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3434)
The confirmatory test used to diagnose AIDS is:
- ELISA
- Western Plot
- ESR
- PCR
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2893)
Intensely lactating mothers do not generally conceive due to the
- suppression of gonadotropins
- hypersecretion of gonadotropins
- suppression of gametic transport
- suppression of fertilisation
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 576)
In a freezer ice cubes will be formed more quickly in trays made of
In a freezer ice cubes will be formed more quickly in trays made of
- rubber
- plastic
- aluminium
- wood
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3259)
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of phylum Annelida?
- Ventral nerve cord
- Closed circulatory system
- Segmentation
- Pseudocoelom
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3465)
Animals undergo inactive stage during winters. It is called
- Acclimatisation
- Hibernation
- Aestivation
- Adapatation
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3335)
Injection of antitoxin in tetanus confers which type of immunisation ?
- Active immunisation
- Passive immunisation
- Auto-immunisation
- Humoral immunisation
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3288)
Pinus differs from mango in having
- Tree habit
- Green leaves
- Ovules not enclosed in ovary
- Wood
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2933)
Mendal formulated the law of purity of gametes on the basis of
- monohybrid cross
- dihybrid cross
- test cross
- back cross
Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2834)
There are various types of reproduction. The type of reproduction adopted by an organism depends on
- the habitat and morphology of the organism
- morphology of the organism
- morphology and physiology of the organism
- the organisms habitat, physiology and genetic makeup.
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3329)
Humoral immunity is associated with
- T-cells
- B-cells
- macrophages
- both (a) and (b)
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3113)
NPK denotes
- Nitrogen, Protein, Kinetin
- Nitrogen, Protein, Potassium
- Nitrogen, Potassium, kinetin
- Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
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. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3189)
Glands of Zeis are associated with eyelashes. These are modified
- Sweat glands
- Mucous glands
- Sebaceous glands
- Sudoriferous glands
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