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Which of the following steps is taken by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to protect rivers from water pollition ?
General Science Biology Zoology Class 12th NEET UG NEET UG Preparation
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)
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Explanation → Both (a) and (c)
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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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Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3362)
The term ‘apiculture’ refers to
- tissue culture
- pisciculture
- bee-keeping
- animal-keeping
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3100)
Chlorosis will occur if a plant is grown in
- dark
- shade
- strong light
- Fe – free medium
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2655)
which among the following is measured by spirometer
- Total lung capacity
- FRC
- RV
- TV
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. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3015)
Division of nucleus without being followed by cytokinesis results into
- Phargmoplast
- Polyploidy
- Uninucleate condition
- Multinucleate condition
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3190)
The most abundant type of animal tissue in the complex animals is
- Muscle tissue
- Nervous tissue
- Connective tissue
- Epithelial tissue
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3040)
Growth regulator which induces parthenocarpy
- IAA
- ABA
- Cytokinin
- Ethylene
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3343)
Which of the following diseases is transmitted by the bite of the female mosquito vector ?
- Filariasis
- Amoebiasis
- Typhoid
- Pneumonia
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3351)
Continued inbreeding, especially close inbreeding generally results in
- inbreeding depression
- inbreeding stimulation
- inbreeding hybridisation
- inbreeding mutation
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3135)
Diffusion rate is affected by
- temperature
- membrane permeability
- gradient of concentration
- all of these
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. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3362)
The term ‘apiculture’ refers to
- tissue culture
- pisciculture
- bee-keeping
- animal-keeping
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2978)
Each kidney has how many nephrons
- 1 million
- 2 million
- 2 thousand
- 2 hundred
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3283)
Ribbon shaped chloroplasts occur in
- Ulothrix
- Spirogyra
- Chlamydomonas
- Riccia
Q. 14 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2627)
Which is not present in bile juice
- Bile pigments
- Enzymes
- Bile salts
- Cholesterol
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Q. 16 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 587)Neutrons were discovered by
- James Chadwick
- Ernest Rutherford
- J. J. Thomson
- John Dalton
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3016)
A cell plate is laid down during
- Cytokinesis
- Interphase
- Karyokinesis
- None of these
Q. 24 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2637)
In which condition the food is not digested properly leading to feeling of fullness
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- None of the above
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2685)
Which is known as pacemaker of
- SA Node
- AV node
- AV bundle
- Purkinjee fibres
Q. 37 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 608)
Chromosome number in any species
- increase by age
- decrease by age
- is constant
- increase with the weight
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3229)
In banana, the stem is
- underground only
- both underground and aerial
- absent
- aerial only
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. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2986)
Presence of glucose in urine is known as
- Ketonuria
- Glycosides
- Glycosuria
- None of the above
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3096)
Which of the following is a group of micronutrients?
- Ca, Zn, B
- Fe, Mn, Cu
- Cl, C, Ca
- Ni, Mo, H
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2828)
In which of the following plants, sepals do not fall off after fertilisation and remain attached to the fruit?
- brinjal
- cucumber
- papaya
- Bitter gourd
Q. 17 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3035)
Typical plant growth shows _________ curve.
- J-shaped
- S-shaped
- I-shaped
- Parabolic
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3418)
Transgenic plants are develop by
- Introducing of foreign fenes
- Clone and genetically modified genes
- Genetic engineering
- Purified genes
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3370)
Which of the following is not used as a biopesticide ?
- Trichoderma harzianum
- Nucleopolyhedrovirus
- Xanthomonas campestris
- Bacillus thuringiensis
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2948)
Which of the following steps in transcription is catalysed by RNA polymerase ?
- Initiation
- Elongation
- Termination
- All of the above
Q. 6 of Quiz- (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. 4 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2997)
If you are provided with root-tips of onion in your class and are asked to count the chromosomes which of the following stages can you most conveniently look into
- Prophase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- Metaphase
Q. 20 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3013)
Synaptonemal complex dissolves in _____ stage.
- Zygotene
- Pachytene
- Diakinesis
- Diplotene
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3001)
Arrange the following events of meiosis in the correct sequence: I. Terminalization II. Crossing over III. Synapsis IV. Disjunction of genomes The correct sequences
- II, I, IV, III
- III, II, I, IV
- IV, III, II, I
- I, IV, III, II
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. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3341)
Elephantiasis, a chronic inflammation that results in gross deformities is caused by
- Ascaris
- E.coli
- Wuchereria
- Trichophyton
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3328)
A toxic substance, responsible for the chills and high fever recurring every three to four days in malarial fever, is
- interferon
- haemozoin
- hirudin
- colostrum
Q. 12 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2855)
Indentify the wrong statement regarding post-fertilisation development
- The ovary wall develops into pericarp.
- The outer integument of ovule develops into tegmen
- The fusion nucleus (triple nucleus) develops into endosperm.
- The ovule develops into seed.
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2843)
Which of the following animals show menstrual cycle?
- Gorillas and chimpanzees
- Monkeys and humans
- Orangutans and monkeys
- All of these
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2940)
Which three scientists independently rediscovered Mendel’s work ?
- Avery, McLeod, McCarty
- Sutton, Morgan and Bridges
- Bateson, Punnet and Bridges
- de Vries, Correns and Tschemark
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2773)
which of the following shows max diversity
- Plants
- Animalia
- monerans
- protistans
Q. 8 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2901)
Which part of the sperm plays an important role in penetrating the egg membrane ?
- Allosome
- Tail
- Autosome
- Acrosome
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3345)
Which of the following is correctly matched ?
- Sericulture – Fish
- Aquaculture – Mosquito
- Apiculture – Honeybee
- Pisciculture – Silkmoth
Q. 22 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2790)
A group of closely related classes is called
- Genus
- Phylum
- Family
- Order
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